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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1904
Page
1
The item notes that the Beatrice chautauqua will open on July 7. It mentions prepared food for sale at J. D. Fanders and includes other scattered notices such as flag day on June 14, local agricultural yields near Diller, and visits by Capt. and Mrs. Chester Andrews to the area.
Several good firms from 14 to 3 miles of Diller. Presbyterian Sunday School Children’s Day exercises planned for next Sunday. Beatrice Business College president in town Wednesday. Local visits and medical practice notes. Gasoline stove promotion at Blauser. Spear Drug Co promotions and soda. Epworth League Ice Cream social June 18. Home grown strawberries and Patton’s paints advertised. County road notice and drag business sale. Various personal visits and travel notes to Omaha and Lincoln.
Capt. E. J. Murfin of Lincoln arrived yesterday on a visit to his sister Mrs. B. L. Look and family at No. 16. He was accompanied by another sister Mrs. Harry Harris and two sons from Superior.
T P Price and family plus Miss Minnie Clausson depart Burlington on a passenger train to St Louis for a two week visit to the World’s Fair. Mrs Briggs and Mildred and Leila also head to St Louis with plans to join later in St Joe. The note mentions relatives in Oneida Kansas and a mixed advisory on Cascarets as a health aside.
Prospective clients are warned that some otters will begin training on July 1 and be prepared for the Nebraska state fair and other events. The Percheron-Norman will be sent at om the en tire year, JAS GaLe.
A remote family risks Burns cuts and wounds without proper treatment. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is recommended as the best on earth and sold for 25 cents at J. W. Sutton’s Drug Store.
Mrs. J B Bixby came home from Topeka Kansas where she spent about four weeks nursing a cancer stricken sister. Another sister arrived to help and Mrs Bixby may stay away longer. She also took one of her sister's young boys back with her.
The Christian Sunday School observed Children’s Day with a splendid evening entertainment at the church. The collection for foreign missions totaled $15.67, drawing a large attendance and community participation.
Local agent announces agency for W. H. Shinn lightning rods, claimed to be the best, offering to quote prices and install rods for houses or barns in the area.
The Nebraska Experiment Station has issued Bulletin No 84 with tests of many grasses clovers and other forage plants. Residents of Nebraska may obtain it free by writing to the Agricultural Experiment Station Lincoln Nebraska.
M E Church notices announce Sunday School at Ada.m and preaching at 11 with an illustrated sermon for children. Children invited to front seats to see how Christ’s power can affect the heart. Junior League Sunday at 3 p.m Epworth League at 1 p.m Peace meeting at 5 p.m Thursday evening.
A June 1904 Mapleton Iowa letter from Dr. Jeffryes describes the fatal accident that killed his wife, details the injuries, the delay in news to friends, and the family’s grief. He thanks donors and expresses gratitude for sympathies while noting his duty to care for the children.
Notice to settle all accounts by cash or note for stock sold to the Spear Drug Co. from Llenyetown. Pay the fund to Mr. Spear when you call, as he will resist you for it. Thanking patrons for past patronage.
Endicott resident Miss Grace Nelson has been visiting relatives in Diller since Monday. Diller Presbyterian Church welcomed four new members at last Sunday's service. Reading about local notices includes farming ads and personal notes from Cab Fairbank and J L Oaks traveling to Pacific coast. local guidance on mail to avoid misdelivery appears.
Alt Waggoner deputy assessor for PYasant precinct presents totals from Diller and Pleasant precincts. figures show lots, parcels and assessments with values around 221 22206 80 and 319 904 208. unclear handwriting limits full decoding of district names and parcel IDs.
Miss Lamb hosted a surprise gathering for friends including Elsie Trisman and Edith Bixby at her home. The evening featured games and refreshments, with many attendees listed. Nebraska State Fair plans in Lincoln August 20 to September include exhibits and livestock premiums, with transport stipends for winners and a full implement department display.
The W. R. C decorated graves of deceased members in Prairie Home Cemetery on memorial day Wednesday, honoring those interred there.
The A. O. U. W. lodge will hold a meeting tomorrow evening with full attendance desired. Miss Mable Folkers has returned from California and reports health benefits. Officers were installed Tuesday. after the session there was social time with berries and ice cream. A black hog weighing about 180 pounds is missing and may be at the stock yards. inform J B Zook if found.
Mr Henry Thomas of David City Nebraska files a petition with the Diller village clerk for a saloon license. He plans to erect a saloon building on the Lamb lot where his pump shop stands and Lamb will move the structure to another lot occupying the basement under Pickard’s blacksmith shop. Also Steffer near Harbine reports Kherson oats in good yield with Texas oats heading evenly. favorable weather suggests a strong wood crop harvest ahead.
Burlington Route announces tickets to St Louis and return valid all summer priced at 20 dollars and 25 cents. Five week and ten day tickets available with varying costs. For full information about train service, consult the ticket agent.
Vague testimonial fragment asserts Dr Kings New Discoveries cure consumption coughs and colds. A questionable dealer offers free bottles and high priced cures with medical claims and sweeping guarantees.
W. F. Leaper, visiting relatives near Diller, returned Saturday to his Spokane, Washington, residence.
Advertisement claims Dr Kings New Life Pills relieve sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and building health. Package priced at 25 cents with money back if not cured. Sold by J W Sutton, druggist.
Mrs S H Newson of Decatur Alabama recounts three years of severe indigestion and bowel trouble. After failing with doctors and remedies she tried Electric Bitters, reporting immediate relief and full recovery. The tonic, advertised for liver kidney and stomach issues, costs 50 cents and is guaranteed by J W Sutton Druggist.
Time worn injunctions urge action now. An old advertisement touts Dr Boschee’s German Syrup for coughs colds and lung trouble promising cure after a few days of use with new trial bottles available at Neely's Pharmacy.
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