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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1923
Page
1
Beatrice notes report Peter Jansen pioneer resident of Jefferson county died about noon Wednesday at his home. The death follows years of local involvement and farming in the area. A brief obituary lists his long service to the community and family ties.
Curbelt Lumber Co. presents Monarch as the best on earth. Harlan Hadley returned Sunday from Beatrice after a short visit with relatives. He was accompanied by Miss Effie Greider and Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Gross of Kansas City and Mr. Geo. Carter of Lincoln, who were guests at the C. L. Waggoner home last week and departed Saturday.
Paul White from Mitchel Nebr whose school closed recently is visiting with his mother at the home of his uncle James Swain about three miles northeast of Diller.
The Diller Cornhuskers were crushed 21 to 1 by the county league squad from Gladstone on their home diamond last Sunday.
The advertisement offers a secondhand disc attachment for Beatrice two row cultivators and a new single row set. No contact details are provided beyond the sellers Fanders and Robertson.
Otto Klinger teacher in Ross Highland district northeast of town and his wife residing in Diller at E. E. Hill home report a son born May 25 who lived eight days. They are pleased with their new location at Kennard Nebraska.
Mr. W. E. Mudge displayed a remarkable natural grafted elm section on Tue sday. A limb had been joined to the main trunk creating a symmetric handle. The find was made by his son in law Robert Wells northeast of Diller during timber cutting.
Mrs Albert Leaper is ill with erysipelas. Miss Helen Green, former Clutonia teacher, was re elected for next year. Miss Beulah Thompson returned from Lincoln visits. Robbie McCune is seriously ill with infantile paralysis. Robert Eastwood, D H S class of 17, graduated this year at State University.
Miss Lillian Wohlfarth and Fern Hayes, teachers in Beat rice schools, have returned to their homes in and near Diller for the summer.
Misses Katherine and Lena Lottman left Wednesday to spend the summer with their brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Geo Traden at Benson Iowa. Mr and Mrs A E Southwick motored to Lincoln to attend the graduation of her brother Harry Bruce Harris from the State University.
Miss Grace Myers arrives home from Wahoo where she taught last year and travels with the daughter of Mr and Mrs W F Myers of Havelock. She will teach in Fairbury schools the coming year.
On Thursday evening May 31 Mr and Mrs With and two daughters Mildred and Majorie, Mr and Mrs F Cully, Mr John Steiner, Miad Clara Steiner, Mr Chas Cully and Mr and Mrs W B Bell visited Mr and Mrs Isaae Saylor. A splendid evening followed by a dainty midnight lunch hosted by younger folks. They parted after singing God Be With You Till We Meet Again.
Mr and Mrs S C Hutchinson and Mrs A A Eick traveled to Lincoln Sunday and returned Monday. They attended university graduation exercises where their son Harold Hutchinson graduated from the University College of Business and accepted a job as auditor for Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co. Carrol Diller also graduated in chemical engineering and will work at the state farm.
The M. W. A. meets next Thursday night June 14 with a good program. Chicken dinners are served every Sunday at the Coleman House for 50 cents a plate. Your patronage appreciated.
Taxpayers may present complaints about assessments during the Jefferson County Nebraska Board of Equalization sessions held June 12 13 14 1923. County Clerk 11 E R Allen.
Mrs. Atwood of Omaha visited Tuesday evening with Miss Susan Randall. She attended the State University at Lincoln commencement where her son H. S. Atwood, former pastor of the Diller Christian church, was among the medical school graduates.
Rev. G. F. R. Duhrkop and his siblings left Sunday afternoon for a thirteen day trip. He will attend a Sunday School Conference at Fremont and the annual spring Conference of the South Platte Region Nebraska District of the United Lutheran Church in America at Johnson, plus committee meetings. His sister and brother will visit relatives and friends in Auburn, Lincoln and Fremont.
Mrs. Sarah Carpenter, 46, wife of Joseph D. Carpenter, died Friday at home in Beatrice. She is survived by her husband and three children from a former marriage. Funeral services were held Sunday at the First Christian church with Rev. Lee M. Sorey officiating and burial in Evergreen Home cemetery nearby.
Mr and Mrs J W Fouts attended Lincoln graduation exercises as Cayla Isabel and Jesse Arnold Fouts joined three older siblings in completing degrees. The family had twelve years of continuous Fouts graduates at the State University with roles ranging from county farm agent to law clerk and home economics instructor.
Hemstitching all kinds at 10 cents a yard with prompt service and guaranteed work by Mrs. Clara Newell of Odell Nebraska. Also a nearly new Kimball piano available for sale for the balance due, written offer from E. E. Harbaugh at 1513 Douglas Street Omaha Nebraska.
Lydia Anna Wolters daughter of Henry and Johanna Wolters born near Diller Nebraska December 10 1905. She attended Plymouth High School and was loved by teachers and friends. After appendicitis surgery at Beatrice Mennonite Hospital she died June 2 after a brief illness. Rev Grieb and Rev Bede conducted prayers at her bedside.
Lydia Wolters aged 17 years 5 months and 23 days died leaving a bereaved family. Survived by her parent, one brother Arthur Wolters and three sisters Mathilde Martha and Clara. Funeral Wednesday at the Reform church cemetery with a large gathering and many floral offerings.
An eye care reminder from A. D. Acker Optometrist of Fairbury Nebraska urging readers to visit a registered optometrist for vision concerns. The snippet highlights the practitioner and location as a trusted source for eye exams and glasses.
Wheat No 2 offering and Corn No 8 shelled are listed by Farmers Grain Co. along with New Oats offering. Prices and terms provided for local buyers.
Table butter packing by Farmers Union Store with Egas Hens Springs and Old Roosters. Butter fat available.
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