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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1918
Page
5
tf Born to Mr and Mrs Henry Arnold of Harbine on Sunday December 0th an eight pound boy Ed Plibal. Also is an item about Miss Ruth Bugbee returning to teach at Talmage Neb LaVern Pickard returning home from holidays in Diller Beatrice notes included.
An advertisement urges readers with stomach issues to try Chamberlains Tablets. It claims many users have recovered and notes the tablets are inexpensive at 25 cents, making them worthwhile to use.
Lennard Ewers of Ft Bliss Texas led a party from York and Fairbury to a Friday evening visit accompanied by his aunt Mrs Labella Raymond and other relatives during their brief stay here.
Miss Clara Steiner, recently back from her Peckville Wyoming homestead claim, visited her father J. D. Steiner and Diller relatives before leaving Tuesday for Lincoln to resume work as a trained nurse.
Lieut. S. B. Viers V. S. spent Friday afternoon with Diller friends. On furlough he left that evening for Red Cloud to visit his wife and baby. Since enlisting he has been in twelve states inspecting horses for Uncle Sam and appears in good health in his khaki uniform.
In a general discussion with a Chamberlain Medicine Co representative Earl C Ross, publisher of the Hamilton County Republican News in Syracuse, extols Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as the only one he trusts. He notes six children and long use of the product at home.
Fragmentary text hints at a weekly matinee or cabaret event with musical or theatrical acts. No clear names, venues, dates, or organizations are readable to confirm details.
H Z Diller of Hesterberry reports an eight pound boy born December 30. Local notice directs hog butchering on Mondays and Thursdays in the afternoons. For details contact 160 tf.
Mrs Wheeler and her son, who had visited her daughter Mrs H Kck Shutt and family, returned Tuesday to their home at St Edwards Nebraska.
Miss Mary Patton buys all heirs interests in her father’s estate, securing the home place in Diller for $800. The deal transfers ownership entirely to her from the multiple heirs.
Fred Witty of Vliets Kansas visited Diller relatives and friends Monday to obtain an affidavit from his landlord for his questionnaire.
Mrs. R. W. Green arrived in Lincoln yesterday to be with her mother Mrs. Sarah Witty who had been ill for a day or two.
Mrs Diehl and her daughter Mrs C W Smith with Edna and Gladys of Fairbury visited Dr Diehl and family this week in a local social sighting.
A health ad promotes Chamberlain's tablets as mild reliable laxatives that ease constipation and aid digestion. It emphasizes gentle action and overall digestive improvement.
Bartel R. Ford presents a popular science demonstration of electricity at the opera house in Diller on Friday night January 18th. The show blends fun and mystery and offers children a free ticket for each two tickets sold. Further details promised next week.
The fuel administration will publish information on its work which focuses on determining community coal needs, expediting shipments, preventing hoarding, and regulating prices. Its mission is to aid consumers and support wartime transportation efforts.
Mr and Mrs Chas Spohn of Weeping Water Nebraska returned home Tuesday after a short visit here with her parents Mr and Mrs Allen Coleman and other relatives.
Mr and Mrs Bert Miller took their daughter to Omaha in a Ford last week to remove a ruptured blood vessel. the operation was successfully performed by a specialist. A Buick owned by George Sandman carrying three others collided with a Rock Island freight engine near Jansen on Monday. the front end was damaged but all occupants escaped unhurt. Ice on the windshield and a slippery crossing were blamed for the crash.
A December 31 gathering at Mr. and Mrs. I F Saylor celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary at home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Carrico, Mrs. Riley Tucker, the With family, B F Mathias, Ottis Babb, J W Hayworth, Ella Ballard and others. Music featured a Victrola.
Pleasant precinct reports a Christmas membership drive total of $426 25 with $13 for magazine subscriptions and donations amounting to 1 25 deducted leaving $412 raised for memberships at 1 each. Half stays in the local treasury and half goes to the national Red Cross through the Fairbury county chapter. Local chairman credits diligent committees for the strong showing.
A Steele City woman staged a fake home robbery to cover a cash shortage of about 141 dollars held in trust for the Woodmen lodge. Her husband found her bound in a chair and neighbors were summoned before she confessed to the ruse. The deputy detained her for questioning.
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Guard spent about a week at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Waggoner and returned Monday to their home in Aurora.
Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday afternoon matinee showings listed for Helen Holmes and two short items Mutual Weekly and Jerry on the Railroad. Two reel programs noted.
The article notes delinquent personal taxes dated December 1, last, now accruing interest. It states the county treasurer must collect the delinquent tax plus costs by distress warrant after February under the statute.
Mrs George Lewis of Pittsfield New York recalls her five year old son suffering a cold for weeks. After using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy he quickly improved and recovered within days.
Mrs. Grant Chancellor of Rock Creek precinct died after a long illness on Christmas night. The service was from Rock Creek M E church last Friday led by Rev H W Wagner and burial followed in Steele City cemetery. She was 55, born in Lafayette Indiana, maiden name Mattie Gerard. She is survived by her husband five children one brother Ford Gerard three sisters Mrs Luke Lowe Mrs Etta Cole and Mrs Ensley Carmichael and other relatives. She was a Methodist and the funeral drew a large crowd despite bad weather.
Mrs Meikle returned Tuesday from visiting her son Charley Gregory and family in Kansas City. While there she underwent an eye operation that has greatly benefited her sight and overall condition.
If you cannot purchase Liberty Loan Bonds you can still aid Uncle Sam's two billion war fund by buying thrift stamps or war savings certificates. They are sound investments and give you the satisfaction of contributing to the war effort.
P F Miller of Pittsburg Kansas with his wife and sister visited the National Soldiers Home at Sawtelle near Los Angeles to relay messages from Alice Odell of Pittsburg to A E Trowbridge, formerly of Diller. They found Mr Trowbridge dead since Oct 14, 1917, and no notification had been sent to his children or friends. Jessie, his sister, showed officers a book of addresses in his suitcase. Trowbridge had been an inmate at the home for several years.
An old advertisement touts one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cure. It claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine works through the blood to heal mucous surfaces and ease symptoms. The copy urges immediate start and promises improvement, with calls for testimonials.
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