10 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1911
Page
1
The Swiss Bell Ringers join the OLE show in town with Old Black Joe and Kentucky Babe melodies. Opera House set for Thursday Feb 16th as readers are urged to attend. Also notes on local travels and happenings around Diller Nebraska.
At the last meeting the county commissioners granted the petition of C L E Blauser and others and divided Pleasant precinct into four road districts. Overseers for those four districts were appointed: Carl Schmuelle for district nine, Carl Braasch for district forty three, E F Oaks for district forty four, and John W Mathias for district forty five.
A man from a nearby town, known for striped trousers and loud socks, asked a young woman how to succeed in life. She bluntly advised dropping the cigarette, dressing modestly, and steering toward simpler, cleaner habits.
Fifty years ago bad roads were excusable as the country was poor. Now that wealth has grown, there is little excuse. A good road system brings comfort and convenience to every traveler.
An attack of grip is often followed by a persistent cough and Chamberlains Cough Remedy has been widely used with good success for retail sale. Many cases have been cured after other remedies failed, sold by Chipperfield Drug Co.
The A C U W and D of lodges announce a joint supper and entertainment at the hall on Saturday evening February 11. Members of each order and their immediate families are invited. Supper served at 6 p.m. By order of Committee.
A town newspaper weighs the balance between reporting full truth and maintaining domestic peace as weekly events unfold. The editor argues bold disclosures could invite havoc, urging restraint in obedience to law’s mandate while pursuing public interest.
Mise Mary Miller treasurer of the Superior Lodge D of H attended a meeting and reception hosted by the Wymore lodge for Beatrice Liberty and Blue Springs lodges. Six candidates were initiated with floor work. Mrs Mayme Cleaver grand chief of honor spoke. Mrs Miller and Mrs Susan Gould of Beatrice spoke. A large banquet followed.
Ira Fallmer of Harbine died Sunday night after extended treatment following a broken leg sustained there. Complications led to his death. He conducted a mercantile business at Harbine for several years with his nephew and was about forty three years old.
Two men in a car overtook a boy with a gun and his dog Tecumseh. The dog was killed before the vehicle could be stopped. the boy fired at the men but no one was hurt and prosecution was declined. Embroidery Club hosts a luncheon and readings at Mrs. Lightner’s with guests of honor Mrs. Burkett and Mrs. Hutchinson.
A letter from Bi Wi Fouts thanks Diller insurance agents for courteous treatment during the transfer of Farmers and Merchants insurance policies to Fidelity-Phenix. The note praises agents for not exploiting policyholders during the receivership and expresses gratitude to patrons for renewing their business.
St Bends of Coal City credits Dr King’s New Life Pills with restoring health after two thieves stole his vitality for twelve years. The remedy is praised for constipation malaria headache and dyspepsia and is advertised by Chipperfield Drug Co priced at 250.
Mrs Christie Thompson Mrs A M Diller Mrs Geo Cunningham Mrs A Blanger and Mr and Mrs Thos P Price attended the Steele City funeral for Flossie Stewart daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Stewart who died Tuesday leaving her parents siblings a husband and two children.
Mise Mildred Brigge formerly of Diller now Summerfield Kansas was severely burned when gas in a stove exploded while she swept in front of it. She suffered burns to her hands and face but recovered without scars and has resumed teaching at Brookwalter School in the state.
F B Senior died at his home near Diller Nebraska February 3 1911 at age 78 years 11 months 13 days after a short illness of strangulated hernia Funeral was held from the home February Std at two oclock conducted by Rev F Samann and burial in Prairie Home Cemetery He was born March 20 1832 in Ostertriesland Germany He joined the Lutherp church at fourteen and remained faithful He married first in 1853 to Anke Sebolte with three children two dying in infancy He remarried in 1865 to Renaldt Johnson and had seven children five sons and two daughters One daughter died in infancy All children were present at his death Family moved from Germany to Peoria Illinois in 1874 then to Plattsmouth Nebr after eight years In 1880 the family moved to Diller Nebr He leaves wife eight children seventeen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren
Mr and Mrs Arthur Grogshueach of two miles west of Harbine bury their six year old daughter who died of pneumonia yesterday as the family plans a move to South Dakota.
A February 7 Lincoln Star item reports a large panther that escaped a show is at liberty in the northwest part of Jefferson County near Fairbury. The animal is said to have killed young cattle and is being hunted by armed men. It has been sighted along the Little Blue River near Powell and in timber by Powell.
Methodist Junior League meets at 2 p m for preaching morning and evening. Ladies Aid at parsonage. Cantata planned for Feb 23. Sunday school at 10 a m. Union meeting of women’s missionary societies eyed for Diller area. Korean offering nearly $450 to be increased. Epworth League at 6 30 p m in basement with subject The Obligations of Neighborliness Gal 5 14 Luke 10 29 37. Leaguers urged to attend.
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