Local notices and sales listed in community column
The itemized notes include visitors, farm sales, hires, and legal notices. J F Pleth visited Mrs Frannk Ni at Emdigart Wyvette. Miss Nettie Sparks is mentioned. Duroe Jersey cattle for sale and various hens praised. Sheriff tax collection ongoing. Peter Nelson drawn for district court in Gage county. A public sale planned for the 19th to dispose of personal property and house contents with Boss Wright handling sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Nelson
Glenwood Township
Durers
Gage County
Geo.Freviehs
Othe Andrewe
Tafles
Diller
Ualkota
Liestr
Eroetis
Boss Wright
Siale
C.L. E. Blauser
Gericit
Carmichael Leaves Diller Phone Boardroom After Dispute
An executive at Suttion’s Wm: Carmichael departs the Diller telephone system amid conflicts with the board. The company, described as small, faces uncertainty over a successor while maintaining a history of faithful service.
Local Notices and Personal Updates From Ellis and Diller
A collage of community items notes births at Ellis area farms, visits by residents such as Miss Mae Lowe of Davenport and Miss May Gerard, dressmaking plans at Mrs Powell's in Diller, and social visits involving the Darre Clark wedding party. Public sales planned by local residents are announced along with health tips promoting Casearets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mav
Gerard
Marvy
Lemary
Mrs. Powell
Diller
Feeder Trade Notice From Atwood Kansas Market
Fragmentary OCR notes show traders discuss bargain via feeders and stock calves. Mentions Harry Copson of Atwood Kansas and transit privilege referenced with possible pricing and buyer strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayiog
Harry Copson
Atwood, Kans
Remarkable Nerve Care Proclaimed by Local Drugstore
A testimonial extols Bicklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for cuts wounds bruises strains and shin pain. It claims the salve also eases piles and promotes rapid healing from aches. J. W. Sutton's druggist advertises the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nana
Local businessman distracted by new baby arrival
El Dilter of Diller firm has shown little attention to business this week as a handsome girl baby took up residence Monday night. Congratulations are in order from Fairbury News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL Dilter
Diller
Ahoinetrat
Monay
Fairbury News
Tender Farewell Stirs Grounds With Silent Grief
A woman quietly recalls a departed companion as others join her in a rising cry that echoes over the grounds. The moment grows heavy with emotion and a sense of impending departure. She laments the need to wait until tomorrow to be with her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitaure
Beatrice flour and feed flow with regional visits noted
A locally circulated note highlights a carload of Beatrice flour and feed arrival while mentioning visits among towns. It cites J. D. Fanpers and Lena Green’s movements between trains, plus several social calls at Diller and nearby areas. The piece ends with a moral about popularity and helping others found in a bygone style.
Lincoln Piano Sale at Fairbury by G A Cranker Co
The G A Cranker Co of Lincoln begins a 10 day piano sale at Fairbury with low prices and a large assortment. Coil and see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Crarker’ Co. Cofs
Lincoln
Fairbury
Griffith Ronawitz County Assessor Contest Decided in Fairbury
The Griffith Ronawitz contest for county assessor was settled Monday in Fairbury with Griffith prevailing by seven votes. Ronowitz had led initially by five votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith- Ronawitz
Asserrct
Fairbury
Ronowitz
Preacher Elder W. T. Hacker to Speak at Hebron Church
Elder W. T. Hacker of Hebron Nebraska will preach at the Christian church Sunday morning January 17 1904. All members urged to attend. Everyone warmly invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hacker
Hebron
Nebr
Christian Church
Golden wedding odds and scattered hometown visits
A lighthearted regional note mentions dour odds against a 50th anniversary for married couples. It records visits by W. J. Lamb and family from Cub Creek with J. L. Lamb, plus Paul Beckman from Burr Nebraska who attended a Beckman Patton wedding, and Mrs. Rev. Branson from Alexandria Nebraska visiting. Several other locals are noted visiting relatives, with rustic country imagery and gun hunting rhetoric reflecting the era.
Public sale announced by Charley Dinsandre near Diller
Charley Dinsandre plans a public sale at his residence 2y miles southeast of Diller on the 27th. See bills for particulars. Also mentions the heiress to $322,500,000 and a Narbine Mullenl Insurance Col meeting held in Larbne on January 12 with officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Mayborn
Hyme
Brida
Charley Dinsandre
Tere
Diller
Bor
John DeRockefeller
Kite
Narbine Mullenl Insurance. Col
Larbne
Henrys Stahl
Wm. Tasche
WM. Steffen
August Engelin
Achtemeier
John Nickerson
Andocte
Omaha chemist linked to Fairbury lodge in arsenic case
A chemist for the Fairbury A O U A W lodge analyzed the stomach heart and liver of Jeff Smith the printer who died months ago with slow arsenic poisoning. The lodge paid $2,900 life insurance to his beneficiaries after the inquiry found suspected poison substances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Fairbury A. O. Uaw
Jeff Smith
Lodge
Special Piano Bargains at Fairbury From G A Sranver Co
The G A Sranver Co of Lincoln offers a 10 day special sale at Fairbury to lure buyers. The Sicily Guards met last Monday at Sicily school house with most members present and committees named to set up subordinate judges across the county. The association plans its annual meeting in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sicily Guards
Sicily School House
Cssociation
Wymorean
Grammar School Notes Shakeup After Holidays
The Grammar room enrolled twenty four pupils in the eighth grade after the holidays. Eight new scholars joined the class, and the group includes Nora Woods. Teachers report the students can work well while noting some stumble on stair heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gramar
Nora Woods
Green's August Flower Promoted Against Indigestion
An advertising item argues indigestion and dyspepsia afflict workers more than the wealthy and promotes Green's August Flower as a long used remedy. It claims the medicine stimulates the liver, restores appetite, and energizes the system, noting trial and regular bottle sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willionaire
Green
Od Gi
Neel
Most Certain Cure for Consumption Proven
The Bobbitt family of Burgzerton Tennessee watched Mrs. M. S. Bobbitt die as doctors failed. Dr King’s New Discovery offered salvation turning despair to joy. The first bottle gave relief and continued use cured her completely. Bottles 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottle free at J W Sutton’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sutton
Diller Telephone Company Worker Steps Down
We thank the subscribers of the Diller Telephone Company for their kindness while employed here and express no ill will as Mr and Mrs WM Carmicnart step down from their positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller Telephone Company
Mrs WM Carmicnart
Population shifts go unnoticed by locals abroad notice
Changes in population occur gradually and locals barely remark them while outsiders reading the town’s paper notice shifts. Residents who left long ago see few familiar names and many new ones since departure, reflecting long term migration patterns.
Abel Baker Sr. Dies at Steele City After Four Decades
Abner Baker Sr. who forty years ago settled on the site where Steele City now stands died at noon Saturday aged 89. His wife died eight years ago leaving four children Abner Baker Jr of Portland Na than Baker of Kansas City Mrs Carey Show of Washington DC and Augusta Forestall who lived with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbner Baker, Sr
Steele City
Abner Baker, Jr
Portland
Oregon
Nathan Baker
Kansas City
Carey Show
Washington, DC. C
Augusta Forestall
Electric Bitters Restores Burlington Fireman Health
A-Very Close-Cat recounts how Electric Bitters revived a weak exhausted Burlington Iowa fireman W Bellamy. He states the medicine cured pain, stomach issues, and general rundown, boosting strength and appetite. The drug is sold by J Wis Sutton for 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
J. Wis Sutton
Wages in Madgeburg Labor Market Cited in 19th Century Text
The article notes average pay for workmen in Madgeburg at thirty six pfennigs hourly nine cents US. Gas fitters coppersmiths masons earn fifty pfennigs twelve cents. Bookbinders glaziers shoemakers barbers gardeners earn twenty five pfennigs six cents. A ten hour day yields sixty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madgeburg
Germany
United States
Diller
Degree of Honour dinner draws 150 to lodge gathering
The annual dinner of the Degree of Honour and their families attracted about 150 attendees. Music, games, and a grand dinner filled the hall until 2:30 as the lodge conducted routine business before opening to visitors for installation ceremonies led by Mrs. Mary Miller and Mrs. Marie Weigel. The lodge starts the new year with 110 members and carries $1,000,000 insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mhonour
Marie Weigel
Diller Lodge
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Jl, Lamb
Lise
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Millionaire’s
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J. G. Neely
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Se Ae Diail
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Kai Dially
Gooalr
Nickajack Post
Masonic Heli
Welc
Nickajack Relief Corps
Webster’s
W. T.,harris
United States Commissioner of Education
Merriamco
Springfield
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