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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1910
Page
1
Mrs J Kerrin on the sick list and La Vern Pickard ill with kidney trouble. Local ads note watch bargains at Colman and a wall paper offer from F Clark. Diller merchants send goods from St. Joe and Beatrice, with hog prices listed across major markets. A Pleasant View school play on March 2 invites all, and job printing and insurance offered locally.
A farm for rent near Davenport, Nebraska seeks a dependable man with wood teams and implements to run 110 acres with broken land, pasture, and water. References required. Apply to Dr Grace Duvall in Davenport.
R W Green and W A Ripple set charges: Sdc per 1000 for brick hauling and 45 cents per load for crushed rock. The notice outlines new freight terms and applies to specified contracts.
The Wright and Witty families express heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors who assisted during the bereavement of their uncle 8. W. Wright. Joan Wright and family extend thanks for the kindness shown. Mr and Mrs Fred J Witty hosted about twenty friends for an evening of socializing and games with dainty refreshments.
Solomon W Wright born October 18 1847 in Ohio died in Diller Nebraska March 3 1910 aged 62 years 4 months 13 days after a brief illness at his nephew John Wright’s home He moved from Ohio to Fulton County Illinois as a child then to Diller in 1909 He leaves a wife a son and a daughter two brothers and many relatives The body was sent to Cuba Illinois for funeral services at the M E church on March 8 and burial in Cuba cemetery
The Diller Lyceum Club met and elected officers led by President Thomas P. Price and planned an eight-number season with Redpath Slayton Bureau talent. Acts include Dr. Thomas E. Green lecturer Robi S. Leeds humorist Ralph Bing ham impersonator and Laurant magician with Kelloy Haines choir and Sterling Jubilee singers. Tickets are $2 with reserved seats, four performances at Oliver Theatre Lincoln Nebraska and one at University Place.
Village election set for April 5. Two work horses offered for sale. 4t W C Ling reports a new shipment of implements arriving, inviting customers to visit Kunter & Co. Mrs J D Steiner and daughter Clara traveled to Beatrice. S C Moser and her mother went to Summerfield, Kaw. Flora Warthen returned from Beat Rice and Fairbury. Prof Chas Grimes leaves for Peru Normal College, Mrs Grimes to settle land in South Dakota near Wayside Neb. Lloyd McMahon remains to finish Diller High term.
Colman offers seasoned oak fence posts at 100 per hundred. C. E. Fairbank and Sam Friday moved Tuesday onto Alf Mayborn's farm six miles south of Diller Thos I Price made a business trip to Beatrice on the Burlington's varnished cars Tuesday Mrs Dr Diehl visited Beatrice and Fairbury returned home Sunday with her mother The Ladies Aid of the Christian church will host an Easter fair and supper Saturday evening March 26 all members to bring an apron and other items for the fair
The new superintendent Prof McDonald from McCook arrived yesterday. Miss Lambert notes three new pupils Pearl Diller Loyd Riddie and John Starr. Literary Club meets Fridays after three to four. Freshman and Sophomores debate annexation questions and unions. Prof Grimes resigns and leaves for Peru. Miss Sturdevant and Mrs Carns take classes. Athletic Club to host a box social in M E church basement tonight.
Miss L O Ballard convalesces from grip. J H Brandt buys J E Copeland residence in Diller for 1000. Mrs Joe Greenwood returns to Omaha after visiting Diller relatives. Mrs Carey and children visit L L Catlin family from near Fairbury. Clean up day set by Diller Business Men's Association for Saturday March 10. Infant child of Rev and Mrs Michaels dies. Harry Shutt, former Neely Pharmacy clerk, returns from Butte Montana after recent relocation.
Residents in Diller express indignation after a miscreant laced bread with butter and strychnine aimed at harming dogs. Several pets have fallen victim to the malicious act, sparking fear and calls for investigation.
Methodist Sunday school at 10 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m preaching at 7 30 p m Pastor Rev C B McClure notes the mysteries of eternity are hidden by God and urges childlike trust while awaiting hidden truths and guidance for the faithful soul.
The church will hold services next Sabbath morning and evening as usual but no service this Sabbath. The Mission Offering will be collected next Sabbath morning. Ws. Boytze, D. D., Pastor.
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