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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1904
Page
4
Frank T. Prance reports Diller Nebraska notes on catalpa ties lasting over thirty years and rivaling oak in strength and finish. The item mentions a lost diamond ring scam, a circular poem about weather and farming life, and local advertising and mailing details for the 1904 Friday issue.
A Lincoln widow was fined $10 plus costs after employing a boy to shoot two robins on her property saying she did not want the birds around. Neighbors complained and a game warden pressed the case.
Care and perseverance by many small fingers shown in Diller primary work. The display will hang in the superintendent's office to inspire other young students at School Col in Fairbury Journal.
On Mondays June 6 13 20 and 27 Burlington passes to St Louis and return at 8.75 valid for seven days coach and chair car seats free. Bold chance for the exposition fans to visit St Louis with easy travel options and free seating.
Harmon Bross, commander of the G.A. KR, issues a general order urging Flag Day observance on June 14. Comrades are asked to decorate homes and businesses with the Stars and Stripes and to encourage others to do the same. The message recalls Memorial Day services and the flag’s 1777 adoption by Congress.
A promotional notice urges homeseekers to explore irrigation land in the Big Horn Basin. It touts low prices, quick price changes, and easy access with low round trip fares on the Burlington Route. Readers are invited to request a descriptive booklet and travel on select May Tuesday trips.
Notice to all concerned that litter must be removed from alleys of Diller and that sweepings or dirt must not be placed in ditches on Commerce street. Violations will be dealt with by ordinance. By order of the Board of Trustees and the street commissioner dated June 1 1904.
At a June 2 1904 meeting the Village of Diller Nebraska board estimated expenditures for officers salaries street and bridge work printing and street lights for the year starting May 1 1904 at 700 dollars and ordered the amount spread on records. The 1903 revenue totaled 336 dollars 35 cents. Avex Basu chairman Henry Eaton village clerk.
Reports from Leipsie describe isolation of rheumatic patients to curb spread. Evidence cited includes children developing arthritic symptoms after parents become ill and a fatal case where a sister sickened after sleeping in the same room. Cases of spouses passing rheumatic disease between them are noted to support contagion.
Creditors of the deceased H G Weigel must file their claims with the county judge in the Jefferson County Court Room by November 28, 1904. A meeting with the executor is set for November 24, 1904, at 1 00 PM for examination, adjustment, and allowance. Six months are allowed for claims from May 28, 1904, or they will be barred. Notice published in the Diller Beacon for four weeks prior to November 2, 1904. CC Born, County Judge.
The county clerk announces a road 65 feet wide to run through sections in township two north range four east. Objections or damage claims must be filed in the county clerk's office before noon on August 22, 18__, or the roads will be established without reference to them. County Clerk Fs Ay Hovetow signs the notice.
A flawed filing describes the creation of a Nebraska corporation named Spears Drag Company. It outlines purpose to own and operate a drugstore with related merchandise, real estate purchases, and building maintenance, with a $5,000 capital stock. Directors and officers to be elected for twenty year term, first meeting in Driler Nebraska, notarized in Jackson County.
The Board of Trustees of Diller Nebraska adopts a 14 mill property tax levy for village purposes for 1904. Ten mills fund general operations and four mills fund lighting. The ordinance takes effect upon adoption and publication. Passed June 2 1904. Bell chairman Baron clerk.
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