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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1917
Page
1
Within the past year banks nationwide gained thousands of new depositors. The piece urges everyone to open a bank account as a moral incentive and cautions against carrying large sums of cash while encouraging readers to call for explanations of the banking system.
The notice states that depositors are protected by the Depositor's Guaranty Fund of the State of Nebraska. It also notes interest is paid on time deposits and in the Savings Department.
A damaged clipping describes a town fire that destroyed multiple buildings and left neighborhoods in ruins. It mentions residents of Los Lo and a Monday night blaze causing substantial structural damage and loss.
The 0.E. 8 and their families held their annual New Year dinner at the Masonic Hall on Monday, sharing fellowship and good cheer in a traditional community gathering.
Mr and Mrs Layoo of Pueblo Colorado and Mrs Mill Fry of North Platte Nebraska attended the funeral of John Riddle on a Wednesday. The brief notice records the travelers and the service but provides limited details on the ceremony or later arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Thos P Price and daughter Velma join Mr and Mrs E E McCune for a Monday trip to Omaha. The ladies will attend social events while members attend a special A O U W lodge meeting as part of the local order activities.
Mr Horgge Green and Nellie Maw traveled on an early morning train to Bethany Nebraska where Rev L P Bush united them in marriage. They returned by Wednesday and will begin housekeeping at once in the A Z Diller property on Lavelle Street.
M. Wright traveled to Virginia Nebraska on Monday for business. A photo car will operate only on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
Mr and Mrs Oake Franzen left Wednesday to visit two of three months at Luddington La C K Critchfield intends moving to Colorado and will have a public sale Jan 9 See bills printed at this office or his ad in this paper.
Mr Thos Price has sold his interest and resigned as cashier. The bank's affairs will be managed by W H Schnuell and J Smith Diller, both well known locally. A. H. Colman, president, asks patrons to continue business as usual and promises satisfaction.
Silver wedding observance honors Mr J W Mathias and wife at their Diller home on December 31 1916. Roy and Oscar Mathias hosted as J M Basnacht and spouse and family gathered with guests in dining room and sitting rooms for a day of greetings gifts and well wishes.
Mrs. J. R. Tucker was called to St. on January 26 for a serious illness in a brother. Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Blausér, Mrs. Marie Habicht and Max Habicht were Lincoln visitors last week, with gains from Fairbury over the C. R. I. & P. line.
William Behrends of Diller Nebraska offers a black registered Percheron stallion for sale. Contact Diller 106.64 or phone 106.64 for details and arrangements.
Max Habicht and his family returned to Wessington Springs after spending the holidays. He and his brother planned to engage in the mercantile business with relatives assisting in the venture.
George Speeht will vacate the Prien bee area and move to the Sam Shaver property in Diller, with a public sale scheduled for January 11. Details and further particulars are printed in this paper.
The Prairie Home Cemetery Association announces its annual meeting on January 21, 1917, at one o’clock to act on the election of officers and any other business that may come before the meeting. Ie Winginan, Secretary.
A reader note invites audiences to attend the opening night featuring new novelty acts and entertaining vaudeville between performances. It promises good clean entertainment and urges people to come out for the show.
Ernest Leary Wilhelm Ploeger son of John Conrad and Anna Mary Ploeger was born in Hanover Germany on March 18 1848 and died at age 68 years 10 months 16 days in Diller Nebraska He came to America with his parents at age six and lived in Jackson County Iowa until 1910 then moved to Diller He farmed and retired twenty five years ago His wife Miss Pearl Bausch died in 1906 Funeral arrangements by L Bausch Pearl Bausch and George Henriehs accompany the remarks
We the relatives express our appreciation to those who supported us during the death and burial of our beloved Brother and Uncle Bausch. The Bausch family. Miss Pear Bausch.
Dr. Olin C Diehl and Miss Adah Viola Clark wed in a quiet ceremony at 6 30 p m Wednesday. The nuptials occurred at the bride's mother Mrs Nancy Clark home with near relatives present. Rev F A Carmony performed the ceremony. After January 15 the couple will reside at their home in Dil. The Record extends congratulations.
A farm products show planning meeting was called last week but postponed due to attractions. This week a local organization was formed electing C. L. Blaveer as chairman and E. Hill as secretary and treasurer. The group seeks farmer and business support.
Twelfth Grade English notes list Jan dates for basketball games against Hanover, Fairbury, Diller, DeWitt and Steele City. Enrollment changes include Wittrock in seventh grade and Aannie Wittrock in Intermediate. Absences due to sickness and Christmas vacation noted. new black boards installed. Miss Clark ill. Archie Trout absent post vacation.
Mr and Mrs J G Hilder will spend Tuesday with their sons George and Jey and families at Wymiore after New Year gatherings.
The K K K a were entertained by Mrs A D Stotts on Wednesday afternoon with sewing social chat and music. At the usual hour guests gathered in the dining room for a two course luncheon. Miss Marie Being the first meeting of the new year, officers elected include Sect Ei a.
Fragmentary notice invites readers to a two part discussion on church origins and growth. The event appears to reference a scripture citation Eph 6:10 21 and an address or time for Wednesday evening.
A swimmer was hospitalized after a violent encounter with a jellyfish left him in a life threatening struggle. Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported the patient for medical treatment.
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