Field corn tasseling and local notes from town
Field corn tasseling noted as harvest proceeds. Henry Watson took a business trip to Odell Tuesday. Piller elevators ready for the new wheat crop. Railroads selling Nebraska State Fair tickets to Lincoln September 5 to 10. Rex A Green and family and Miss Marguerite Green drove to Lincoln. Threshing began Saturday as John Meyers north of town yielded 20 bushels of wheat. Mrs Hale and Fannie Hale went to Waverly by train and auto. New wheat started at 2.50 a bushel. Rain remains seasonable for a bumper corn crop. Dr Will L Weigel underwent appendicitis surgery in Beatrice Hospital. John and George Meyer hauled in new wheat weighing 63 pounds per bushel.
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John
George Meyer
Murdock Family Visits Old Cass County Home
Mr. S. O. Murdock and his family, visiting Mrs. Murdock’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Asa Colman, spent Sunday traveling to Cass county to spend a few days at his old home.
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S. O. Murdock
J E Long Improves After Severe Illness
J E Long who suffered a serious bout with erysipelas and was not expected to recover soon is now considerably better and as well as could be expected.
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J. E. Long
Card of Thanks for Infant Son Burial Support
We express heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance during the death and burial of our infant son and for the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Miller.
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Scott A. Miller
Tiistman Family Visit Tied to Humboldt Run
Mr and Mrs A L Tiistman are at Humboldt tending store for their son in law J C Herwig who is here doing plumbing for Mr Tiistman Mrs Herwig joins her husband and visits with his sister Mra John Gretzinger and other relatives
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A. L. Tiistman
Humboldt
J. C. Herwig
Mr. Tinstman
Ray Hedrick
Tristman
Bainbridge
Ohio
Surprise birthday gathering at country home
Mr and Mrs A J Will enjoyed a surprise birthday last Sunday when children families and friends gathered at their country home and shared a sumptuous dinner in baskets. Present were KE Hill Les Hill Win Hill Luther Maretellar Hattie Hill Charles Hill and Geo Riddle.
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A. J. Will
KE. E. Hill
Les Hill
Mra
Win Hill
Hamily
Luther Maretellar
Hattie Hill
Charles Hill
Geo
Riddle
Mrs G Amprecht Starts Visit in Bisbee Arizona
Mrs. G Amprecht left Bisbee Arizona to spend several weeks with her mother Mrs. Nancy Clark at her home, beginning a extended family visit.
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G. Amprechtine
Bisbee, Aris
Nancy Clark
Miss Ruth Rutherford Returns Home From Visit
Miss Ruth Rutherford and her friend Mrs. Luther Marstellar visited and returned Wednesday to Humboldt where Ruth holds a job in a local store.
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Ruth Rutherford
Luther Marstellar
Humboldt
Miss. Corawriiht
Thureday
C. H. Wright
Toppenish
Wash
Portland
Oregon
Idaho
Will Egger Visit With Amoses and Grabbers
Mr and Mrs Will Egger visited relatives the Amoses and Grabbers on Monday. Mr Egger returned to Lincoln on Wednesday while his wife stayed for a longer visit.
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Mrs. Will -Egger
Amoses and Grabbers
Mr. Egger
Lincoln
Dooley Family Visit Ties Missouri Iowa Kin in Diller
Mrs Gladys Dooley and daughter Louise of Queen City Missouri visit uncle J W Fouts and family in Diller with sister Lou Fouts of Montery Iowa and aunt Mrs T E Pierce of Ellis as they tour the area.
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Gladys “Dooley
Louise
Queen City
Lou . Fouts
Montery
Iowa
J.W. Fouts
Diller
T.E. Pierce
Ellis
Colman and Copple Families Visit Diller Relatives
Mr and Mrs Ray Colman Mrs John Copple and her son Will and wife traveled from Lincoln to visit Diller relatives Asa Colman Mrs Nancy Hudson and Mr and Mrs Ray Green returning home Sunday.
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Ray Colman
John Copple
Will and
Lincoln
Asa Colman
Nancy Hudson
Ray Green
Mrs Frances Starkey and family return from Colorado visit
Mrs Frances Starkey and daughter Mrs B S Dunn returned from Ft Collins Colorado after a two week visit with Lew Stankey and family. They were joined home by their son and brother George Starkey who will resume housekeeping with his mother once a suitable residence is found.
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Frances Starkey
B.S. Dunn
Ft. Collins
Colo
Lew Stankey
George Starkey
Lakorrest Raymond Family Visits Nebraska En Route to Colorado
Mr and Mrs Lakorrest Raymond and two children from Lincoln arrived in Diller Sunday for an overnight visit with family including Mrs L P Raymond and sisters Flossie and Fern and Mrs Oscar Amos. They traveled via Fairbury Hebron visiting relatives before heading to Colorado where they will camp for about three months while Mr Raymond serves as a Dr Miles Medicine Co representative in Elkhart Indiana territory.
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Raymond
Dr. Miles Medicine Co
Elkhart
Ind
Diller area wheat yield estimates and local visits
Wheat yield around Diller is estimated at 30 to 385 bushels per acre. The report notes numerous local visits including Mrs. Wirths and others in Odell and Beatrice, with various families traveling to Lincoln, Bainbridge, Ohio, and Toppenish, Washington, among connections tied to area schools and state funding for normal training schools.
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Diller
Diller A
Family in Car Accident Near Lutheran Church
Wednesday night a Henry car driven by Mr. Frank Cole skidded after passing the Lutheran church. Mrs. Cole and Russel were trapped under the vehicle and released by Mr. Cole. Eldora escaped unscathed but Mrs. Cole suffered near-severe ear injury and a strained arm. Russel had ingested kerosene from a five gallon can in the car. both clothing saturated. They were taken to town for medical care and are recovering under Dr. Powell. The car sustained only minor damage.
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Frank Cole
Eldora
Russel
Henry
Powell
Wheat field excursion by Diller businessmen shocks grain
Diller area men including the Fry and James Long parties visited wheat fields in Quinter Fry and Long, while recovering from medical issues. About forty men and ten or twelve boys traveled by auto to harvest the grain, prompting a luncheon from the K K K Embroidery Club. Neighbors and friends thanked the Fry and Long households for support and the luncheon.
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Diller Business
Quinter
Fry
James Long
Lincoln
Remleys Stop in University Place for Visit on Westward Trip
Mr and Mrs Harry Remley of University Place pause Friday evening for a brief visit with their parents Mr and Mrs Peter Remley and Mr and Mrs 327A Cully before continuing their automobile trip toward the west part of the state and possibly into Colorado.
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Harry Remley
University Place
Colorado
Peter Remley
327A Cully
Obituary of John Powell of Diller Nebraska
John Powell born January 10 1859 in Ebensburg Pennsylvania died July 11 1820 near Diller Nebraska at age 61 years 6 months 1 day He homesteaded Iowa and Nebraska married Amanda Jennings and had one son Jesse after her death he married Ella McClurg and had five children Hazel Green Lillie Reed Harvey Eugone Maggie died infancy Survived by four living children Powell lived near Diller for about eleven years after coming from Barneston He died after a bout with influenza Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Christian Church Reverend Smith officiating Burial Prairie Home Cemetery
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John Powell
Ebeneburg
Pennsylvania
Diller
Nebraska
Powell
Iowa
Amanda Jennings
Jesse
Ella McClurg
Hazel Green
Lillie Reed
Harvey
Eugone
Maggie
Barneston
Nebr
Faith
Christian Church
Rev. Smith
Prairie Home Cemetery
Methodist Church Services and Sermon Series July 18 1920
The Methodist church lists Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 7 p.m. and evening service at 8 p.m. Choir and orchestra practice Tuesday at 8 p.m. The pastor begins a series on The Divine Armor with special music at all services. Those attending will enjoy both old and new songs.
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Epworth League
Sincere thanks for support during illness and funeral
Mrs. John Powell and family express gratitude to friends for empathy and help during the sickness and death of their husband and father and for the beautiful flowers.
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John Powell
Church Services and Sunday School Schedule
Sunday School on Sunday July 18 at 2 o'clock followed by a 3 o'clock service conducted by Rev. Richter from Lanham.
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Rev. Richter
Lanham
David Spares Saul Life Lesson at Sunday School
Sunday school invites believers to study the tale of David sparing Saul. The lesson emphasizes overcoming evil with good and promises a clear, engaging discussion for all attendees.
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David
Saul
Presbyterian Sunday School and Farming Sermon Invite
The Presbyterian church urges attendance at Sunday school and the C. E. service with a focus on a sermon titled Successful Farming Its Secret. It invites farmers their families and neighbors to a Sunday night gathering with good music and a warm welcome. Prayer meetings are announced for Wednesdays.
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Presbyterian Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Citizens State Bank
Henry Watson
Odell
Piller
Hartley House
Rex A. Green
Marguerite Green
John Meyers
F.E. ’. Hale
Fannie
Waverly
Wymmore
Mr. Hale
Will L. Weigel
Beatrice
Wirths
Brandt
Fasnacht
R. Steffen
R. W. Greenwind
Mrs. Steffen
W.G. Tristman
Arlie
Melvin
Nelson
Warren. Elwood
Will Elwood
FE .Hale
Sam Diller
Marie
Wilber
H. K. Shutt
Urbek
Methodist
Christian
Liam
C. E
Evelyn
Diller Markets
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