Local News Briefs and Field Notes
Miss Ballard promotes a 10c window display. John Packer visited relatives at Culbertson Saturday. E S Dunn took an early Monday train to Wymore on a business trip. Cane seed for sale at 90¢ per bushel if bought now. Dick Fanders reports no wolves seen during the circle hunt. A wolf killed near Beatrice last week by Robt Preis corn in his yard while it threatened hen coops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick’ Fanders
Robt. Preiscorn
Beatrice
Spring Moving Begins As Ground Thaws Quickly
With scarce frost in the ground, spring movement starts as soil thaws and preparations begin for planting and outdoor work. The change signals the start of the season for farms and gardens alike.
Alfalfa For Sale and Local Events Prompt Farming Shift
Weather affects farming plans with alfalfa for sale and oats sowing. Oliver Farrow announces a public sale on Saturday February 27. Opera House offers three hours of entertainment tonight for twenty five cents. Several local residents visit and travel for music and sales events. Diller’s birthday celebrated with a surprise party and carnations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Farrow
Opera House
Ten Pound Girl Born North Of Diller
O J Mayburn returned from a ten day stay in Omaha. Mrs Bernice Creekmur of Fairbury visited Diller friends. A ten pound girl was born to Mr and Mrs Henry Arntt six miles north of Diller on February 17. J L Rhodes and family left for Memphis Tennessee to visit relatives for a month. Ray Lamb visited with his uncle J L Lamb and family then returned home near Beatrice. Henry Kanter of Idaho Falls Idaho and his wife spent a day in Lanham and Diller on a goods buying trip to Chicago and St Louis before continuing homeward.
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Bernice Creekmur
Fairbury
Old Diller
Burn
Henry Arntt
Diller
Ray Lamb
J. L. Lamb
Beatrice
Henry Kanter
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Chicago
St. Louis
Lanham and Diller
Grain elevator change at Shea as Chester Sparks resigns
Chester Sparks resigns from buying grain and running the Shea elevator and sells his property to Fbe Roelfs. Roelfs son Ray will run the grain business at Shea and occupy the house. Chester plans to move to Diller around March 1 and take residence on Castor street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Sparks
Shea
Fbe Roelfs
Ray
Chester
Diller
Castor Street
What Medicine Do You Want
We are entirely safe reliable and honest druggists and do not push proprietary medicines. We honor only those with merit and avoid overstating cures.
Diller News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
J D Fanders urges customers to seek genuine Plymouth twine at no extra cost. Theo Reiber, from Hollenberg Kansas, joins E L Dougherty meat market. A local dramatic company stages Along the Missouri a four act western rural drama at the Diller Opera House with three hours of clean comedy and singing by the Diller Male Quartette. General admission 25 cents, children 15 cents, first four rows 35 cents. Tickets available at the drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo.Reiber
Hollenberg
Kan
E. L. Dougherty
Mr. Reiber
Diller
Missouri
Diller Opera House
Surprise party bid farewell to Frank Tonnemaker
About fifteen friends surprised Frank Tonnemaker last Friday evening with games and refreshments including popcorn fudge and sea foam All report a fine time Frank will be missed as he leaves Sunday to live with his parents relocating to Minnesota
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tonnemaker
Frank
Minnesota
Quiet wedding unites Renelda Fanders and F H Stafford
Yesterday afternoon at the Fanders home in Fairbury Renelda Fanders and F H Stafford were married by Rev Teckhavs of the Lutheran church. The groom is a Rock Island conductor in Fairbury. They plan to visit Los Angeles and the California expositions then reside in Fairbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Fanders
Renelda
F. H. Stafford
Fairbury
Teckhavs
Lutheran Church
Rock Island
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Pitts Observed
Mr. and Mrs. Geo W Pitts celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Tuesday evening February 16 at the home of their daughter Mrs Cora Colman in Diller. Guests included family old friends and neighbors with a program of music and readings led by Mrs Ada P Cully Gladys Cully and Mrs Anderson. A reading titled A Wedding Fifty Years Ago by Gladys Cully was highlighted and a joint supper followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Pitts
Cora Colman
Diller
Ada P. Cully
Gladys Cully
Anderson
Colman
Dean
W A Snyder
Church Revival Ties to Holy Spirit Leadership Voice
The article argues that early Christian churches thrived when the Holy Spirit guided the minds of believers, creating unity and purpose. It cites revivals confirming that strong leadership drives collective success as crowds follow leaders.
Presbyterian Church Service and Activities
On Sunday February 21 1916 the Presbyterian church offers Bible school at 10 a m preaching at 11 with a sermon on Service and a quote from James 1 22 25. Junior C E at 4 p m and Senior C E discuss favorite Bible chapters. Evening program covers Seasons from the life of Washington. Missionary Society meets Saturday at Miss Fannie Diller’s home for officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
C. E
Presbyterian Church
Life of Washington
The
Missionary Society
Fannie Diller
Methodist Church Services and Lecture Notice
The schedule lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. with baptism at both services and open church doors. Epworth League activities at 6:30 p.m. and preaching at 7:30 p.m. A midweek prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Shepperd will lecture at Rock Creek church on Thursday evening, Feb. 25, admission 10 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
God
Burnham
Shepperd
Rock Creek Church
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Grtares
Citizens State Bank
State of
Nebraska
Miss Ballard
John Packer
Realtives
Culbertson
E. S. Dunn
Wymore
Dilier
Steele City
F. W. Steffen
Guy Cassell
Mesdames Rosker and
Keefer
Hoag
Henry Weaver
W. E. Epley
Kansas
J. Smith Diller
Mr. Diller
O. J. Mayburn
Omaha
J. L. Rhodes
Memphis
Tenn
Shutt Drug Company
McChure
Plymouth
Steffen Studio
Clarence R. Steffen
Stafford-Fanders
Mecca
Loock & Habicht
New Way
Diller Markets
Ita
Methodist
Rigdon
QO. F. Rigdon
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