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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1903
Page
1
An assortment of short items describes local business and events: a Omaha dentist, farm equipment for sale, a calendar samples list for 1904 at the Record office, and sale notices for ponies. People travel to Beatrice and Beatrice to visit relatives, a barber job in Wymore, and harvest work in southern Kansas. A veterinary card and an ice cream and cake supper are also mentioned with prices.
An advertisement offers 2 row lister cultivators at 18 dollars each. The sale is pitched by J. O. Blauser with a promise of good performance during listing.
Members of the Woodman and Workman lodges will shortly pay higher premiums with older members hit hardest as usual, reflecting a pattern of increased costs for longtime participants.
Preaching service at the M. E. Church Sunday evening. Subject Prophecies as Proof of Inspiration. All are welcome. J. A. Branson, Pastor.
A recipe for a cleaning fluid uses one can concentrated iye one half ounce salts of tartar five quarts water mixed in a jug with a tight seal. Use one half cup of the solution per boiler of clothes.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets for bowel and liver wellness with claims that six million people use and recommend the product. The copy urges keeping the bowels open to avoid sickness and notes the 10 cent box is sold by druggists.
On July 3 and 4 the Burlington will sell round trip tickets between stations up to 200 miles apart at very low rates. Minimum fare 50 cents. Tickets are valid for return until July 6.
Lew Bates notes the Burlington line sells one fare round trips from Nebraska and Kansas to Chicago and St Louis. Travel dates June 1300 and July 1 with return by September 5. Fare is $2.00.
M Wright sold his residence property and four lots for 900 to Lottman. Wright will retain possession until February 1 when Lottman takes possession of the home farm he recently sold.
J. O. Blauser reports his foundation is nearly ready to move his building onto the site. He will add a seventy foot store room, a clear improvement over his current business space.
The fall lanqua opens July 10 and closes July 23 with the strongest program this year. Entertainment is varied to please all. For a detailed address and illustrated Senate, contact secretary F B Don of Beatrice Nebraska.
Rev and Mrs L H Koepsel spent Friday to Sunday with Diller friends and joined Mr and Mrs Noah Handley for dinner at the Millers residence. Mr Branson assisted in the morning service at the lotchu where he was warmly welcomed by many former parishioners.
Local brief notes report Perley Miller aiding B M pile driver crew and no assessment by the D of H this month. Dr H C Brock, Fairbury dentist, to treat in Diller on July 8 1903. Geo B Pearce arrived from St Louis and stays with the editor. Mrs C W Scott and children visit Washington Jr. Mrs Bud Bell and Dell Wright visit Weeping Water. Miss Anna Kunter returns from Central City Colorado visit. Old Maids Convention drew a good crowd with lively features. Mrs Jay Conniff returns to Lincoln after visiting in Diller. Alf Waggoner and relatives visit. Harry and Mae Rethley visit Bearice for the 4th. Charles K Weeks, Daykin, seeks Republican nomination for county superintendent and was in Diller yesterday.
Notices report Mrs Sparks visiting relatives on Cub Creek and 5 062 town lots in Jefferson county with 2 165 in Fairbury. Diller hosts A O U W picnic this year on Thursday August 13th. Members Weise Stahl and Dr Bauguess attended Lodge in Diller. others travel to Lincoln for Independence Day. Teachers and locals visit Beatrice and Bearden towns. lost box found at Lpock’s store offering reward. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver tablets advertised. Movers Carmichael & Sons ready to move buildings. Tiustman family planning Denver trip. Winnie's health improves.
The Burlington offers tickets to Beatrice and return from Diller at $1.20 for July 10 to 23 inclusive with return limit July 24. Ask ticket agent for particulars.
Miss May Gilmore returns Wednesday to Oneida Kansas after two weeks with her sister Mrs J T Briggs and family Mildred and Percy Briggs accompany her home for a visit today
Miss Mollie Shea and Miss Mary Friday plan travel to Yuma Colorado for Phireday. Friday will visit a sister and Shea will visit a brother. Shea then intends to go to Cripple Creek to visit another brother.
An old advertisement features F A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama recounting a long battle with piles and 24 tumors. He credits Buckley’s Arnica Salve with curing him and touts its effectiveness for burns and aches. Sold for 25 cents at J W Sutton’s drug store.
In Jefferson county assessors report 9 074 horses worth 70 749 27 683 cattle worth 102 807 787 mules and jacks worth 7 908 3 569 sheep worth 2 059 22 917 hogs worth 230 875. These figures use assessed values and should be multiplied by five to estimate actual value.
Medical notice extols Chamberlains Colic Cholera and diarrhoea Remedy with castor oil as the proper treatment for infant cholera. It asserts a cure is certain when used as directed with each bottle and lists J. W. Sutton as the seller.
Lela, daughter of H. B. Tonnemaker, was taken Tuesday with appendicitis to Lincoln for surgery by Dr. L. A. Powell. The appendix was badly diseased. She withstood the operation well and hopeful for speedy recovery though early results remain uncertain.
The supreme court ruling holds property owners liable for damages from sidewalks in disrepair. If owners lack funds they may still be held responsible through the property or mortgage holder. Local readers are urged to fix holes in sidewalks to avoid claims.
A brief notice notes a medicine called Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, praised for pleasant effects on digestion and appetite, available for sale by J W Sutton.
The Burlington offers round trip fares including Dever and Pueblo from $5 to $15 for July 1 to 10 with details at the ticket office. A buyer of Mr Sutton’s stock suddenly left on the noon train after the stock was liquidated, while Sutton’s friends cheer his continued business at Diller.
A letter notes that a sale of the business in Diller was not completed and Sam remains operating at the old stand. The writer, J. W. Sutton, confirms ongoing trade and readiness to supply customers as before.
Mrs Chas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana details a chronic cough and night suffering from consumption. After other medicines failed three $1 bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery cured her, she gained 58 pounds. Trial bottles free at J W Sutton's drug store.
The Burlington offers round trip fares to Denver Pueblo Glenwood Springs Ogden Deadwood and Custer with varying June 1 to Sept 30 validity. Fares range from 16.15 to 30.50 plus a Deadwood return at 19.05 and Custer at 17.50. Ask the ticket agent for particulars.
John Reynolds visits from Steele on business. Ina Boggs and baby visit Diller friends from Odell. Farmers expand wheat earnings. A married woman elopes, sparking sympathy questions. Hedge fence fades to woven wire with barb. Insurance urged for home and barn. Roy Nelson takes naval cadet exam after Annapolis trip. Gage county Republican convention set for Beatrice July 21 at 10 a.m. for delegate selection and officer nominations.
An immigration agent in Colby Kansas offers descriptions of farms, prices and maps for buyers. Readers are urged to write immediately after reading the notice.
The notice lists round trip fares including San Pranehich at $157.00 for August 1 to 14 and Los Angeles round trip at $45.00. Prospective travelers are advised to ask the ticket agent for details.
Mrs Samuel Sollenberger and two children along with Miss Kittie Quinn traveled eastbound as Burlington passengers from the station Wednesday. Sollenberger was bound for a six week visit at her old home near Dixon Illinois and Quinn for Valparaiso Indiana.
Jefferson and Gage counties reach a mutual method to maintain the road along their boundary. The state law offers no provision for cross county road work. The counties will each work one and a half miles alternately to keep the line passable.
A message announced sister Alva Edwards was seriously injured and her baby killed in an accident near Thompson. Chas Barber rushed to the scene then traveled by team for faster return. The Clay Center High School commencement program is received, noting Guy Sobers as a general course graduate delivering an oration on Common Sense. Former Diller area students are highlighted for their achievements.
Travel deals show July bargains for Boston to Boston round trip at 36.20 with June 40 to July 4. Saratoga to Saratoga at 35.65 for July 4 and 5. Atlanta round trip 52.25 for July 4 to 7. Baltimore 33.90 for July 17 and 18. Detroit 34.25 for July 14 and unspecified dates. St Paul Minnesota 15.90 for July 19 to 21.
At the Monday meeting five trustees were elected to fill board vacancies. Thomas Nelson Alf Waggoner win one year terms. J B Zook for two years. J B Bixby and J W Fouts for three years. Reports from director treasurer and auditing committee were read and approved showing reduced indebtness. Staff hired includes Principal R Kingham Ord Nebraska at 60 dollars monthly Intermediates Victoria Townemaker Diller and Millie Griffith Plymouth at 40 dollars each for nine months. A tax of 25 mills was levied for school purposes.
7483 residents liable for poll tax in Jefferson County. J B Wright returned Tuesday Seeeeeeee trip to Fairbury. Legislature costs total 4 4 million dollars. Dr Withers Omaha dentist will be in Diller July 13 14. U S divorce count stands at 5438 with two thirds women. Philadelphia barbers offer 2 cent shaves. Ladies Christian church fundraiser 25 50 in M Wright building. Dr Kunze eye ear nose throat in Diller next Wednesday. Carl Gale to Beatrice with horses for 4th of July races. Jefferson crops: wheat 36128 corn 123838 oats 27697 rye 728 meadow 41355 potatoes 352 flax 80 barley 31. Diller Lodge picnic set for Thursday Aug 13 with date to be announced.
Burlington offers low rates to Beatrice with a special train Sunday July 12. The 9 50 a m departure from Beatrice and 6 p m return follow a delightful program. Tickets and details available from the ticket agent.
Missess Alice and Ida Sparks of Cub Creek and Mrs. Ed Hart of Liberty Nebraska visited Dillér this week with their brother W N Sparks and sister Mrs RB V Folkers and families. Mrs Hart returned home yesterday taking Miss Nellie Sparks with her.
Carrier C A Reinhart started Wednesday morning delivering mail on rural route 3 serving west and southwest territory feeding Diller. His spotted team and new wagon give a jaunty appearance though they may get muddy on first rain.
The five circular porches in front of Mrs M J Price’s house are finished and deemed one of the city’s handsomest. Jas A Bodell built the carpentry and Joe Bodell painted it. The Royal Neighbors lodge of Diller reports growth with three new initiates Seymour Townemaker Newton Musser and Dr L A Powell welcomed then treated to ice cream and cake at Green Cope land’s restaurant.
Joe Klobick of Colusa California says after 14 years of relentless rheumatism he found relief with Electric Bitters. He reports complete cure after a few bottles and also endorses it for liver kidney troubles and debility. Sold by D W Sutton Druggist with satisfaction guaranteed for 50 cents.
Advertising copy claims the pills transform weakness into vigor and listlessness into mental power. The product is priced at 25 cents per box and sold by J. W. Sutton.
Clement L. Wilson Land Office Attorney Colby Kansas invites would be settlers to obtain information on homesteads suitable for broom corn barley and wheat. Prospective settlers can live on the property 14 months then pay $200 to obtain deed to the land, with the government handling the rest.
The assessors list Jefferson County land values totaling 1 366 968 with 1 056 367 improved and 310 404 unimproved land. Real property in cities stands at 266 676 and personal property at 451 381. Railroad and other property adds 588 421 for a grand total of 2 673 457, up from 1902 by 149 179 and from 1901 by 129 366.
Mrs. Alice Miller of Morgan Texas recounts a six year battle with severe diarrhoea. After failed treatments and high costs she used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy following an advertisement and was cured by one bottle costing a few cents, with early relief and sustained recovery. For sale by J. W. Sutton.
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