LeRoy Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer Nomination
J. H. LeRoy declares candidacy for the Republican County Convention nomination for County Treasurer subject to convention decision.
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
1
J. H. LeRoy declares candidacy for the Republican County Convention nomination for County Treasurer subject to convention decision.
Diller events include a July 4th patriotic address by Hon. W. H. Barnes at a Modern Woodmen celebration. District No. 70 reports reduced indebtedness, new officers Alf Mayborn and W C Line, and a 2500 dollar school levy with 400 to reduce debt. Wedding of Rose Edleman and Alfred E. Shoebotham at Dr Bauguess's home. community notes on elections and local visits.
A testimonial from D. L. Gregory of Hope claims Buck ten’s Arusta Salve quickly cured a bad sore and is suitable for sore eyes. The notice advertises the product at Spear Drug Co’s drug store for 25 cents.
Cashier Thomas P. Price showed burned fragments of a First National Bank draft for 16.10 from Menton Ohio after the fire wreck of the 20th Century Limited. One draft for 1622.72 was also burned on the same train. the bank will keep the remnants as relics.
The Record notes Spear of Bell Telephone is urged to circulate a petition asking county commissioners to allow a free courthouse telephone. It argues Bell’s history of high tolls and rentals contrasts with independent companies that cut costs and expanded service. A counter petition may arise to oppose the plan, signaling a public dispute.
The page lists a 1905 Gage county teachers institute start date August 21 announced by Superintendent Miss Day. It includes piano tuning and repair services by G A White Piano Co, and a $100 scholarship for the top Sth grade student in the county, via Olive W True.
In another place in this paper may be found the announcers of J. H. LeRoy of Fairbury as a candidate for the county treasurer. LeRoy has resided in Jefferson county over twenty years and has never before run for office. He is a clean and honorable citizen whom the Recoup believes could be easily elected if nominated.
County youths plan to attend the Grand Island Business and Normal College at Grand Island Nebraska. The school has twenty years of proven standing under President Hargis, with about one thousand students enrolled yearly. Students may pay after graduation once placed in positions. Send for a free catalog.
Nellie Sparks and Frank D Miller wed at W Sparks home in Diller with Rev Mills officiating. The ceremony featured a wedding march by Hattie Sparks before a seven course luncheon. After a western honeymoon the couple will reside in Tahlequah I T. after July 20.
County commissioners plan a July 5 meeting. C A Gale offered 500 dollars for pacer Red Harry last week but refused. Carl, noted horseman, owns top-speed horses in Southern Nebraska. Dr Mark Davis, former Diller resident, celebrated 91st birthday in Beatrice on the 26th with a five generation group photo.
Regular services next Sunday feature morning patriotic sermons on National Greatness and National Reproach with Eld. King to preach at the evening union meeting. The Young People hold a union meeting at the usual hour and a union prayer meeting is set for next Thursday at 8 o'clock.
A reprint urges using Chamberlain's Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for Cuban diarrhoea with a Houston Texas testimonial. The piece also assails local merchants and extols the editor's role in promoting home trade and moral commerce.
A naval sublieutenant recounts a 30 minute hand to hand trench fight at Port Arthur. Samurai bayonets clash with Muscovites as a colonel's rallying cry leads eight soldiers to hurl themselves onto the traverse and secure the trench.
Mrs Harris of this city entered the holler cleaning trade after her husband left, taking charge of his office and hiring crews to clean steamship boilers. She secured contracts with steamboat captains, made a foreman of a trusted employee, and at the wharf won big steamship work. Months in business brought her substantial earnings and independence.
The Washington Star suggests a distance guessing game for dull days. Players list objects to measure from height of a table to room dimensions, mantelpiece height, door width, and more. Guesses are recorded, then measured with a tape to reveal the closest figures.
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