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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1918
Page
1
Frank Johnson traveled to Beatrice Wednesday to visit his brother Bob and family. The ad notes several Duroc Jersey male hogs available for sale from F W Steffen and Son.
CA Ewers and his wife from Fairbury attended the funeral here Sunday for his mother Mrs Mary Ewers.
Strictly half and half wheat and rye flour may be used without substitutes for sale by J. D. Fanders.
Dr A Lynch general surgery eye ear nose and throat based at Fairbury Hospital Fairbury Nebraska. John L Lamb Elsie Lamb and Mr Mrs W Tinstman with little Arlie visited relatives on Cub Creek Sunday, noting local family ties.
Billy Myers purchases the building constructed by P B Miller for a blacksmith shop and plans to move it to the farm to use as a bay barn.
Mrs Chas Spohn who had visited at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Allen Colman returned Wednesday to her home at Weeping Water.
Mrs Gregory of Reynolds and her daughter in law Mrs Harry Gregory visited Monday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs John Gretzinger, sharing time with relatives.
Junior Missionary societies of the church present an evening program at the M F E church. Admission is 10 and 20 cents.
Mrs Christie Thompson Joyfully accepts a $200 Columbia graph from her son True Thompson as a birthday gift along with a fine collection of records.
Mr and Mrs 1 H Pittenger returned to their Beatrice home after a visit with Diller friends. They plan to spend the winter with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred McAtee in Lincoln.
Alva Martin came back Wednesday from Herrington Kansas after attending the funeral of his brother in law Paul Boxwood. His sister Mrs Minnie Boxwood will move to Diller next Sunday with her uncle George Cunningham who is waiting there to recover from influenza.
Roy Geer and family visited relatives at Fairbury on Sunday. They were found missing in Diller last Saturday after losing a barrette. The finder should leave the barrette at this office.
A Mabyorn traveled to Omaha yesterday following cattle feeder dealings in the Diller and Ellis area.
Paul Renz has enrolled in the Rahe school program focusing on automobile mechanics and tractor engineering in Kansas City, marking a step in vocational training.
Citizens reacted to Germany signing the armistice with a village parade. School children marched with flags and sang national tunes as the Kaiser was symbolically burned in a public display reflecting wartime relief.
A county commissioner from the first district thanks voters for electing him and pledges to merit their confidence and do his best in the new role.
We thank friends and neighbors for assistance during our mother and grandmother Isabelle Raymond and for floral offerings. Signed by Mrs. Isabelle Raymond and children, C. A. Ewers.
The registering and grievance committees at Diller will host an open house at city hall next Sunday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. to collect contributions for allied war welfare. Jefferson county’s quota is 22,568 dollars with 11,284 added to Red Cross treasury. Donations may also be given at the Diller banks or by mail during the week.
Twenty one votes cast in Diller with Republicans winning most races. Voters supported suffrage amendment 150 47 and constitutional convention 135 45 while rejecting county fair funding 38 126 and courthouse sale 102 50. County results show mostly GOP winners with large margins. register of deeds exception.
Mrs Irene King thanks voters for support in county precincts and pledges faithful service as she assumes the office of Register of Deeds. She expresses gratitude for the confidence placed in her and determination to prove worthy.
Letter from a soldier in France dated October 5 1918 to his mother and Clark describes detached service along the front. He notes Salvation Army and Red Cross huts providing hot chocolate and papers, mentions awaiting peace signals, and plans to bring home souvenirs including a ring. He mentions Joe Davis of Steele City and memories of dances.
A German prisoner recounts relics and looted items sold for 10 Francs. He notes Allied gains, field experiences, and witnessing young prisoners. He mentions June 27 birthday plans, wartime fatigue, and the danger of shellfire. Funeral services for an associated burial were held with Reverend Wagner officiating.
Mrs Mary Ewers died November 1 1918 at her daughter Mrs Isabelle Raymonds home in Diller Nebraska aged 88 years 10 months and 9 days She was born December 22 1829 in Lansing Michigan She married Dr Samuel Ewers November 18 at Geneva They had three children Isabelle Raymond C A Ewers and a daughter who died in infancy The family moved to Diller after 1883 Mrs Ewers leaves two children a sister Julia S Taylor and 11 grandchildren 4 great others mourn her loss She was a member of the Eastern Star and Presbyterian church.
A Wymorean quotation predicts society after war with three groups. It claims older workers and returning soldiers will unite with bread and cash support, while exempted or idle youths and slackers form the lowest social stratum. The piece laments and condemns the latter as boorish and despicable.
Church notes extend sympathy to mourners and celebrate renewed worship. Pastor to lead morning and evening services next Sunday. Church school and Epworth League to meet. Youth invited to League. Centenary of Foreign Missions marks a denominational push with prayers, stewardship, life service, and large fundraising to support global mission amid wartime upheaval.
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