Local Notes From Fairbury and Surrounding Area
Dr Leach a Fairbury dentist. Nelson disposed of a car load of potatoes at Reynolds this week. Killen for Gage county attorney was defeated by 324 votes. Western state reports show cattle losses from over eating alfalfa. F D Miller and wife and H E Grape and wife drove to Beat Rice and back Saturday. Two tons of bananas can be grown on space that yields forty pounds of wheat. Mesdames L P Raymond A L Tinsman Ida Neely and Annie C Diller drove to Fairbury yesterday.
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Leach
Fairbury
Nelson
Reynolds
Mesdames
L. P. Raymond
A. L. Tinsman
Ida Neely
Annie C Diller
Carload of horses for sale near Diller farm
A farm south east of Diller advertises a shipment of large, sturdy horses for sale at reasonable prices. The note invites potential buyers to visit the farm and inspect the lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller
Gere
C. Morris
Italians Rally To Block Railroad Car Transfer In Wymore
Five Italian railroad workers from Humbolt refused a Dakota City transfer. They spiked a switch, piled ties on the tracks, and threatened violence. Police sent them to Chicago for removal.
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Humbolt
Wymore
Dakota City
Chicago
Grand Island College Offers Free Tuition For 500 Applicants
An announcement from the Grand Island Business and Normal College of Grand Island Nebraska says five hundred young men and women will be admitted next term with a full course free of tuition until graduation. Afterward they will receive a position and pay in monthly installments. The school’s wide reputation prompts readers to request circulars.
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Grand Islind Business and Normal College
Grand Island
Nebraska
Electric Bitters Restored Child of St Albans Superintendent
Wade Happy for Life tells how his little daughter recovered from St Vitus Dance after three bottles of Electric Bitters. The tonic is advertised as a quick cure for nervous complaints general debility female weaknesses impoverished blood and malaria. Spear Drug Co guarantees it. Price 30e.
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Blair
St. Albans
W. Va
Spear Drug Co
Republicans Win at Diller In Quiet County Vote
Election day in Diller passed without disturbance as Republicans led with 117 votes while Democrats and independents trailed with 67. Precinct results show Justices of the Peace and Constables largely favoring Republican candidates and small margins in road overseer races. shifts reflect a precinct historically split between parties. R. V. Folkers returned to Aurorilla Texas and Henrietta Powell along with her daughter Mrs Joe Adams departed for Gage Oklahoma after visiting.
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People's Independent
Pleasant
Jefferson County
Justices of the Peace
F. M. McManes
Hon. Copeland
Conatablea
J. P. London
G. C.blauser
Henrietta Powell
Joe Adams
Gage
Okla
Spear Drug Co Sells Dr King’s New Life Pills
Noted medicinal product advertised as a cure for constipation headaches and dizziness. Claims rapid relief as the liver and bowels “strike” and quickly settle with use. Price listed as 25 cents at Spear Drug Co.
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Dr. King
New Life
Spear Drug Co
Jewelry store in town draws praise for Colman’s line
A local observer says a jewelry store like A. D. Colman’s would be a credit to a larger town than Diller. Colman can supply or custom wet any item on short notice, with reasonable prices matching quality for birthday wedding or Christmas gifts.
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A. D. Colman
Diller
Colman
Presbyterian Church Seeks Town Aid for Repairs
The regular service will be held next Sunday with a pastor preaching an old sermon by request. Citizens are urged to support the church work as a dreary town benefits from religious activity and the Ladies Aid Society plans further repairs and improvements amid a well attended supper.
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Ladies Aid Society
Death of Hazel Louise Clark at seven months old
Hazel Louise Clark, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Clark, died after a one week illness from peritonitis following mumps. She was buried Wednesday at Prairie Home cemetery from the Christian church with Rev. King officiating. The bereaved parents receive many expressions of sympathy.
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Hazel Louise
Sackett wins in Gage county a senate race lead
Harry Sackett a Republican won by an 518 vote majority in Gage county for state Senator. A $500 revolving door will be installed at the Beatrice government post office. Unnamed relatives of Uncle John Specht visit. Mrs. Mary Miller returned from Omaha Degree of Honor. John Miller moved into Mrs. Witty's residence. Mrs. Eliza Miller and Mrs. Lou Hadley visit Diller relatives. Druggist H C Stokes of Neely’s Pharmacy to Oklahoma due to wife illness and may return with her to Beatrice.
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Harry Sackett
Gage County
Government Post Pfice
Beatrice
Mary Miller
Omaha
Eliza Miller
A. Blauser
Lou Hadley
Diller
H.C. Stokes
Neely
Oklahoma
Close Call and Odd Happenings In Local Notices
The note from County Treasurer John Simpson brings the 1906 tax list for collection with delinquency due December 1 1906 and requests attention to save interest. A Bucklen's Arnica Salve testimonial claims complete cure for a malignant ulcer on a daughter, with 25¢ at Spear Drug Co. A surprise visit unfolds at Miss Mason's Mississippi home as relatives arrive to startle her and her sister and baby.
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John Simpson
Treas
Bucklen
A. C. Stickel
Miletus
W. Va
Spear Drug Co
H. S. Tonnemaker
Sarah A. Mason
L. L. Mason
Stella
Nrbr
Ben Doss
Miss Mason
Mr. Tonnemaker
Seymour
Chas Tonnemaker
Mr. T
Babe
Plum
Maude
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Igan
W. N. Sparks
Killen
F._D. Miller
H. E. Grape
Mr. Young
Cotner University
Beatrice Express
Wade
R. V. Folkers
Aurorilla
Texas
Presbyterian Church
John Specht
John Miller
Clyde Wright
Mrs. Witty
Edison
J. L. Henrigh, Diller, Neb
First National Bank
Peoples State Bank
A. H. Colman
I. M. Raymon
Thos. P. Price
Arthur E. Price
P. W. Price
Doubleday, Page & Co
Goupon
Len
P.O
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