Local Notes From Fairbury and Surrounding Areas
Dr. Leach, a Fairbury dentist, and updates on residents including John W. Miller visiting from Pennsylvania to see his parents in law Archie Moreland traveling from Missouri to visit sister Mrs. Carl Gale and family. Mrs. Olive True, county superintendent of schools, inspected Diller schools. Lew Barber purchased the Geo Gantt property 80 north Steele City in Rock Creek township for 4,400 according to Steele City Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Moreland
Missouri
Mrs
Carl Gale
Olive True
Diller
Lew Barber
Geo. Gantt
Steele City
Rock Creek Township
Steele City Press
Coal supply notes across states hint at market mix
A brief from a regional page reports abundant stocks of coal from Trenton Missouri and Colorado with Pennsylvania hard coal also noted. The fragment mentions Col Man and Diller in connection with coal sources or suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton, Ul
Missouri
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Col
MAN & Diller
Public Sales Auctioneers Publish Free Notice
Public sale notices printed for each auction with bills ready while you wait. We publish a free notice in the Recorp as part of the sale advertisement service.
Free Chamberlains Tablets Sample Offered at Spear's Drug Store
Cut this out and get a free sample of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets at Spear's drug store. The pills are said to be easier to take and more pleasant, correcting the stomach liver and bowels. John Ross, once of this vicinity now in Smith county Kansas, visited via Harbine and plans a trip to Southern Missouri to see his sister Mrs. Abe Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spear’s Drug Store
Chamberlain
John Ross
Smith County
Kansas
Mr. Ross
Missouri
Abe Watson
Preventics advertised as safe early cold remedy
An ad promotes Preventics as better than waiting for a cold to run its course. Taken at the sneeze stage the tablets claim to head off colds influenza and possibly pneumonia or bronchitis. Sold by Spear Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spear Drug Co
County Commission Names New 1907 Appointments
The county board moves J. B. Fields to supervise the poor farm starting March 1, replacing W. F. Downer. Downey to relocate to Meridian Idaho, residing on Geo Tolleth’s farm. Frank Personett kept as courthouse janitor. Dr. Dodge named county physician for $69 yearly. T. J. DeKalb reappointed to the soldiers relief commission for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Fields
W. F. Downer
Fields & Junker
Downey
Meridian
Idaho
Geo Tolleth
Frank Personett
Court House
Dodge
Ball bearing drop head sewing machine for sale
A ball bearing automatic drop head sewing machine priced at $16.00 is offered by J. O. Blauser. Mrs. F. M. McManes returned Sunday from visiting her daughter in Wymore. Five barred Plymouth Rock cockerels noted. Carl Klinger traveled Tuesday to Little Rock Arkansas near future locating there. S. J. Clark, with a Burlington bridge crew, spent Sunday with his parents, one mile west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Blauser's
F. M. McManes
Mrs. Ogden
Wymore
Carl Klinger
Little Rock
Arkansas
S. J. Clark
Burlington
Mrs. J. E. Clark
Mrs Brandt Undergoes Beatrice Operation For Gall Stones
Mrs Chas Brandt had gall stones removed at Beatrice last Friday after prolonged trouble. The operation proceeded without complication and her condition is reported as improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Brandt
Beatrice
Doctor from Beatrice consults over Mrs Price illness
Dr Hepperling spoke with a local physician last Friday about Mrs Thos Price who is now recovering from a severe illness. The ad adds a recommendation for Chamberlains Salve for skin diseases and sore nipples, noting instant relief and eventual cure. Spear Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hepperling
Beatrice
Thos. Price
Spear Drug Co
Public sale near Odell to auction livestock and gear
Frank Bowers of ten miles north of Odell plans a public sale next Thursday January 24 to dispose of 10 horses and mules 7 head of cattle hogs chickens and a large amount of farm machinery and household goods Col J B Wright will act as auctioneer with Thos Stanosheck as clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bowers
Odell
Oklahoma
Col
J. B. Wright
Thos
Stanosheck
Passamaquody Remedy Co Presents Strong Week at Loock's Hall
The Passamaquody Remedy Companys concerts and vaudeville entertainments in Loock's Hall this week draw good crowds despite bad weather. The company features a strong lineup of specialty acts song and dance artists and vaudeville performers delivering a solid show for the price. A big double show is planned Saturday night with a handsome silver set awarded to the most popular lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passamaquody Remedy Co
Loock’s Hall
Weather Notes From Tahlequah and Diller Resident
A letter from J. W. Sutton, once a Diller drug merchant and now with a Tahlequah store, comments on springlike warmth, ongoing rain, budding Hickory and peach trees, green lawns, blooming violets, and no need for overcoats or gloves during recent drives, while noting concern about a possible freeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sutton
Diller
Tahlequah
I. T
Arcorp
Nebraska
Local Resident Returns From Joplin Visit
Miss Gertrude Carey, living with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Catlin, dislocated a bone in her right elbow while playing at school last Friday. She is reported to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Carey
L. L. Catlin
Wanted Lady to Advertise Our Goods Locally
A Saunpers Company notice seeks a woman to advertise goods locally. Work spans several weeks with weekly salary of 12 dollars and daily 1 dollar for expenses. Apply at department W 46 48 Jackson Boulevard Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunpers Co
Dept. W
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Mack Verhan Returns From Rock Creek Visit
Mack Verhan returned to his home in the Indian Territory after a visit of two or three weeks with friends in Rock Creek precinct. He was accompanied by Arlie Nollenberger who will stay six or eight weeks to look at that country and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack. Verhan
Rock Creek
Indian Territory
Arlie Nollenberger
Texas
Dr Shoop's Croup Cure Promises Fast Relief
A small ad claims Dr Shoop's Croup Cure stops croup in 20 minutes with no vomiting or distress to children. It emphasizes the syrup is specifically for croup and safe, sold by Spear Drug Co.
First National Bank cashier T. P. Price visits Fairbury
T. P. Price, cashier of the First National Bank, completed a business trip to Fairbury on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Price
First National Bank
Fairbury
Rural delivery route discontinued due to unpaved road
Two miles of the rural free delivery route No. 1 south of Diller were discontinued on the 16th by order of the postal department. Patrons failed to fix the road to a passable condition after a thirty day notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller
Postal Department
Jamaican Lady Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Mrs. Michael Hart of Kingston Jamaica says Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has aided her for years with coughs croup and whooping cough she would not be without a bottle at home. Sold by Spear Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Hart
Cart
Kingston
Jamica
West India Islands
Spear Drug Co
Deputy Assessors Appointed for 1907 by County
Deputy assessors for 1907 under county assessor D B Griffith are named and approved by the county commissioners. Appointments cover multiple precincts including Rehevee Plymouth Gibson Washington Eureka Meridian Richland Cub Creek Jefferson Pleasant Rock Creek Fairbury with a list of deputy names such as Lotis Pimper Ed Ellsmeir Wm Zeittlow W A Matthews John Cross Chas Felman J J Fast J G Weise C E Carr H M Rich J G Hotchkiss and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Griffith
Plymouth Gibson Washington
Eureka Meridian
Richland Cub Creek
Jefferson Pleasant Rock Creek
Fairbury
Lotis Pimper
Ed. Ellsrmeir
Wm. Zeittlow
W. A. Matthews
John Cross
Chas Felman
J. J. Fast
J.G. Weise
C. E. Carr
H. M. Rich
J.G. Hotchkiss
E. B. Cowles
Slick eye doctor swindle cheats Davenport farmer
A farmer near Davenport was swindled out of 40 dollars by two well dressed men posing as eye specialists from Omaha. They offered a fake eye exam and medicated glasses, charging 50 dollars but cutting to 40 if he would refer neighbors, leaving him with a fake pair and the con men searching for more victims. The Davenport Journal notes Nebraska has no optics law to curb such schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Omaha
Nebraska
Neb
Missionary Society to meet. aid famine relief urged
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will hold a regular meeting next Saturday at 2:30 pm at Mrs. Annie M. Diller's home. Studies include Immiration on the Home Field and The general field outlook on the Foreign Field. The pastor will hold the famine fund until after next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Missionary Society
Annie M. Diller
Dubois
Morris
Hau Chee Fu
Jesus
F. G. Knaves
Referees Hold Sale Of Clark Estate Lands In County
Frank Hale delivered a car load of wire fencing to this station on Monday for the agent. Cashier O J Mayborn of the Diller State Bank, a referee for the S Clark estate, is at Fairbury attending the sale of lands in this county belonging to the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hale
O. J. Mayborn
Diller State Bank
S. Clark
Fairbury
Cured of Lung Trouble by King’s New Discovery
C O Floyd of Kershaw recalls an eleven year battle with consumption and lasting weight loss. After six months on Dr King’s New Discovery his cough ended and weight rose from 135 to 170 pounds. Thousands are healed yearly. Spear Drug Co offers 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with a free trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C O Floyd
Kershaw
Dr. King
Spear Drug Co
Joint Installation and Banquet at Diller Lodges
Last Saturday evening saw a joint installation of officers for Diller Lodge No.183 A O U W and Pleasant Lodge No.96 Degree of Honor, followed by their annual banquet in the Masonic ball and Loock's hall. A large crowd including families enjoyed a joyful, well attended event with no incidents. Officers installed included M W J W Hayworth and other lodge leaders, with D of H officers led by Mrs T P Beall and aides such as Mrs Addie Bell and Miss Mae Remley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller Lodge
Pleasant Lodge
Diller
M. W
J. W. Hayworth
Wm. Barton
T. Cully
C. A. Reinhart
O. J. Mayborn
J. A. Cully
Frank Betka
I. W
Max Kaden
O. W
H. E. Green
Alex Pell
Christie Thompson
Eula Barton
Caroline Lohmeyer
Maggie Remley
Mae Remley
Nancy Robertson
Neely and Bauguess
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Leach
John W. Miller
Hole
Harbine
Wm. Riddle, Sr
Joplin, Mo
Record Printing
B. E. Bond
Thompson & Nickeson
O. C. Miller
al. Swartz
Frank Bower
Fred Rensmeyer
J. C. Beam
C. Honke
W. A. Litz
C. L. E. Blauser
W. A. Bruer
Hevee
Anon Eet
Fairbury City
R. E. Riley
August Koeppel
Warren T. E. Goca
W. R. Shepherd
J.G. Ankrum
Lincoln Buckley Antelope
Endicott Newton
Presbyterian Church
Diller Markets
Iki
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