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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
4
The Diller Record is a weekly paper in Diller Nebraska mailed as second class matter. It lists subscription at 1.00 dollars and notes advertising rates and business locals charged at 6 cents per line per insertion with discontinuation rules.
A Mound Covenanter Presbyterian church deed bars any member who supports the Democratic Party from church membership or grace. The clause, tied to land donated by Matthew Richmond, was enforced before the Civil War, excluding James Campbell who admitted anti-slavery views but not Democratic allegiance.
In Minneapolis the Minnesota senate appoints a fireman to tend the chamber stove. Now replaced by a furnace, he still collects five dollars daily just to sign the wage voucher. The position, named by the lieutenant governor each session, echoes medieval royal heralds.
A New Jersey couple celebrated their daughter's nineteenth birthday with two carat diamonds dropped into champagne glasses for each guest. Earlier, other couples hosted diamond weddings with diamond pins and bracelets as keepsakes. Souvenirs at Edison Institute dinner included ivory boxes with a Grecian figure and pins resembling incandescent lamps, plus menus featuring a bronze Edison bust and autos in candleform desserts.
New York reports a future residence for Senator Clark will feature the world’s most sumptuous bathroom. Onyx and alabaster adorn the room with showers and needle baths and filtered water. A novel system will draw perfumes into the bath water for scented immersion.
A Paris Arthropological society discussion covers popular superstitions. It mentions Prussian thieves using a dark tern and claims a candle made from Luman fat can render them invisible, suggesting no need to douse grim when police approach.
A historical letter notes the dowager empress of China backing a new legal reform. It recalls Peter the Great and Henry VI’s era of limited lawyers in Norfolk and Suffolk to curb excessive suits and public vexations.
Five well known young men at a Broadway theater offended chorus performers by lingering in front rows. Management initially tolerated it then barred their return after a break. The ushered exit was enforced despite the audience’s attention. The manager offered a refund and warned of arrest if they reentered. The five apologized but remained standing in the rear to finish the show.
A New York Sun tale quotes a housewife who believes moths are fond of prunes after finding moths inside a sealed one pound prune package on an kitchen shelf. She notes moths flying around her kitchen and wonders if prunes could replace camphor to protect winter clothing.
A Washington Star clipping recounts a man born deaf and mute who, despite hardship, developed an extraordinary sense of smell. His nasal talent made him an expert in detecting oil wells, leading a big company to purchase his nose and secure him a prosperous living.
The Metropolitan Electric Traction company paid 19500 dollars for revenue stamps affixed to the document recording the transfer to the Underground Electric Railway company of London.
Probate notice states the administration of Metate is granted to William L. Executor with authority to sell assets. A hearing date is set in Boca Court and requires publication in the county newspaper. Notice will be given to all interested parties by publication of this order. County Judge C.C. Boyle presides.
Church notices preach in day and night service times. Janna Leniel listed at 10 o clock with prayer meeting on Wednesdays evenings.
The notice lists morning services on the Lord's Day at eight o'clock and an evening prayer meeting on Wednesday. It reflects a church calendar urging attendance and devotion.
The text outlines preaching on alternate Sundays and an evening school at 8 a.m. The society meets every two weeks on Thursday with a bank event or ester noted.
Lodge directory notes Naphtali Lodge No 208 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays in their hall over the Wayne Bank. Visiting brethren are welcome.
The Order Eastern Star meets the third Tuesday evening each month in the Masonic hall. Visiting members are always welcome.
M W of A Diller No 1668 Od of America reports visiting brothers in good standing during an evening gathering at their lodge hall.
Fragmentary OCR text references Willer Lodge No 183 of the Ancient Order United, inviting attendance and welcoming members or guests for a listed event in a community setting.
Pleasant Lodge No 98 Degree of Honor convenes the fourth Saturday of each month at 2 30 PM in the Masonic hall. Visiting members are warmly welcomed.
Members of the W. O. W. lodge are invited to attend a Wednesday night session as they plan a meet with Masoaie Cordially. The notice urges cordial attendance and participation in the local fraternal gathering.
San Grail Lodge No. 44 K of P meets this evening with Masonic ballists on the program. Officers and members urged to attend for ceremonial duties and social hour.
A. R ugilickaleck Post No 245 meets Gret on the third Saturday each month at 3 o clock P M at Masonic hall. Visiting comrades welcomed.
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