Local Notes and Updates From Diller and Surrounding Areas
Rural mail deliveries paused on the 4th. A L Tristman recovering at home after illness. Wheat harvest hampered by rain. New auto seated buggies at J O Blauser's. Health Coffee promoted by Shoop at Neely's Pharmacy. Birth of a 12 pound girl to Mr and Mrs Albert Leaper. Community changes include property sale to C W Shafer and Diller real estate activity. Chautauquas set for Wymore Beatrice and Fairbury with dates. Odell expands vinegar plant capacity. Local social events and a medical testimonial for Kodol read.
Unfortunate Crew Member James Martin Relocated
James Martin moved from Wymore to Odell to become a permanent resident again. He was among the crew of the freight train discharges linked to a wreck with a passenger train near Reynolds Nebraska when the engineer was killed a few weeks ago. Odell Wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Martin
Wymore
Odell
Jim
Reynolds
Nebr
Diller Fourth of July Plan Amid Wet Season and Local Events
The town sketches a low key Fourth with a Hollenberg vs Diller baseball at 230 PM and a band concert around 8 PM, followed by fireworks. Officials note bank and post office closings part of the day. Local notices mention health ads, a cement sidewalk project, and travel plans by Mr and Mrs Ballard toward California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nut
Diller
Thoroug
Hollenberg
Hollenberg Band
Historic Jenkins Mill at Steele City Abandoned
Fairbury News notes the Jenkins mill near Steele City has been deserted since the dam failure during high water, with the proprietor reportedly moving to Colorado. The mill was a regional landmark and a frequent supply stop for travelers and settlers. Heat relief ad promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative, claiming quick nerves relief, appetite boost, and digestion aid, sold by Neely's Pharmacy.
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Steele City
Colorado
Jenkins Mill
Jenkins’ Mill
Fairbury
I Wish the Fourth Was Here
A child narrator hopes for the Fourth of July to arrive quickly. The speaker imagines fireworks and mischief, including breaking into a blacksmith shop and scattering anvils, while the mother expresses concern about burns and danger.
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Neely’s Pharmacy
A. L. Tristman’s
J. O
Blauser
DeWitt's
Spear Drag Co
Roy Nelson
Canton
S. D
F.D. «Miller
Enid
Okla
W. N. Sparks
Grandma Price
Mr. Colman
W. J. Frisbie
J.W. Fouts
J. Smith Diller
OQ. J. Mayborn
A. J. Hutchinson
Beatrice
E. L. Looth
Gertrude
Lottie
Slippery Rock
Penn
Shoop
Racine
Wis
Albert Leaper
Notre
Colts
Diller State Bank
CAA
Clayade Elis
A. L.tristman
C.W. Shafer
Mra. Roseman Farner-Southeast
Oaf Diller
J. W. Fouts
GC. Miller
Bert Barber
Bilton, Wis
Mr. Barber
Spear Drug Ca
Loock’s Hall
Merry Foresters
Jake Moore
Georgia
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Kodel
Kodol
Jake C. Moore
Atlanta
Dedric
W. M. Hayes
Ass’t. Secty. of Agriculture of
United States
Glue Bell Medicine CO
EAGLE
B. F. Rigtue
George Henrichs
Neely
Alex Ballard
L. O. Ballard
Kert Ballard
California
Pientes Pi Neoneines
Neely’ Siphereesy
America
Boyle
Fitting Music
Klauser
Westervelt Music
Poute Musicae
Waggoner Bros
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