Pleasant Fall Weather Notices and Local Updates
The column notes charming fall weather and mentions farmers pasturing winter wheat. It records Thanksgiving Day approaching next Thursday and lists F A Moon and Son monuments in Fairbury Nebraska. It also reports a lost Eversharp pencil between A A Eicke and town and visits by Mr and Mrs H R Rushl and son Donald of Hebron to Cal Waggoner's home. Shenk named new manager of Farmers store and was a Burlington passenger for St Joe Tuesday morning after bringing in new goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Rushl
Donald
Hebron
Cal. Waggoner
Shenk
Burlington
St. .Joe
Former Diller businessman buys Essex Produce store in Beatrice
J. A. Price formerly of Diller now Harbine to Beatrice has purchased the Essex Produce Co store in Beatrice and will operate it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Price
Diller
Harbine
Beatrice
Essex Produce Co
Masons Hold Instructional School in Beatrice
John Steiner Cal Waggoner J Smith Diller C E Waggoner E E Pengelly Delmar Hale and T L Waggoner attended a Masonic school of instruction at Beatrice Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steiner
Cal. Waggoner
J. Smith Diller
E. E. Pengelly
Delmar‘Hale
T. L. Waggoner
Masonic School of Instruction
Beatrice
Diphtheria Closures Hit Local Schools In Three Districts
Mildred Tucker's school in the Harry Davin district and Imogene Geer's school in the Clarence Nickeson district have closed as a precaution. Schools at Harbine are also closed to prevent diphtheria spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Tucker
Harry Davin
Imogene Geer
Clarence Nickeson
Harbine
Box and Pie Supper Program at The Oaks School
A community event titled box and pie supper will be held at The Oaks school in District 74, one mile north and four miles west of Diller, on November 27. Ladies are asked to bring boxes or pies. Teacher Elsie Wolters coordinates the event.
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the Oaks School
Diller
Elsie Wolters
Raymond Family Visits Diller Relatives in Kansas
Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Raymond and daughter Donna Jane with Harry Moore of Gourtland Kansas visited Diller relatives Sunday. Mrs. Raymond and Donna Jane stayed longer for an extended visit.
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V. A. Raymond
Donna Jane
Harry Moore
Gourtland
Kans
Diller
Hale and Dunn Load Goods for Fort Golline Journey
Delmar Hale and Claude Dunn loaded a car at the station yesterday with household goods bound for Fort Golline Colorado where they plan to engage in business. They were to depart this morning in Dunns car while their families would travel later via the Burlington route.
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Delmar Hale
Claude Dunn
Ft. Golline
Colo
Burlington
Why a 7 year old’s match starts a block fire
A reader ponders how a careless child can drop a half burnt match in an alley and set a whole block ablaze while a healthy adult needs a full box of matches to start a wood fire in a drafty heater.
Thanksgiving Band Practice At Farmers Store
Percales in Steele City gathers a twenty member band to rehearse twice weekly during Thanksgiving week. Dr and Mrs Wm Weigel and Carroll Diller of Lincoln visited on Sunday with Diller relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percales
Farmers Store
Steele City
Thanksgiving services at Federated Church
Thanksgiving services will be held at the Federated church Wednesday evening with a sermon by Rev. Pengelly. Mr and Mrs Will Kennedy and children living north of Fairbury are ill. Sunday patie and tek 8 references appear in the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Church
Pengelly
Will Kennedy
Fairbury
Iller
Pate Ie
Auction notes list farm stock for sale
Classified brief lists a few poultry items for sale and prices. Gale is selling stock at two dollars each for dressed birds and extra fine barred rock roosters at one dollar each. Seller identified as Mrs. A. J. Hutchinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
Rock Roosters
A. J. Hutchinson
Barn Construction Near Diller by Farm Owner Ben Roelfs
Ben Roelfs erects a new barn on his farm adjoining Diller to the northwest. The property is described as merely owned by W. J. Frisbie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Roelfs
Diller
W. J. Frisbie
Jefferson County Fair Premiums Payout This Fall
The Jefferson county fair distributed 2587.35 in premiums this fall across several categories. Fancy work 344.69 Poultry 473.52 cattle 341.78 Horses 211.78 Hogs 849.00 Sheep 44.00 Farm Products 230.58 Schools 132.00.
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Jefferson County
Hretzinger Family Dentists Visit From Steele City
A Hretzinger and family from near Steele City visited Wednesday for dental work. Mr Gretzinger resumes winter cattle and hog feeding but reports about twenty head of hogs lost to the flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele City
Call for State Constabulary to End Racing on Highways
Opinion argues racing cars on highways should be stopped by state police. Passage of a ban would curb dangerous driving, with only rare passing allowed, reducing thrill for some while protecting others.
Keith Waggoner Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party
Keith Waggoner invited several of his young friends to his Saturday birthday party. The afternoon featured games and a delicious luncheon. Each guest left expressing appreciation for a pleasant afternoon and wishing Keith many more happy birthdays.
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Keith Waggoner
Keith
Surprise Sendoff For Claude Dunn Leaving City
Mr and Mrs Claude Dunn were surprised by a large group of friends who gathered at their home last evening before their departure to the west. The gathering included card games and other activities, followed by a late supper as guests wished them happiness in their new western home.
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Claude Dunn
Our City
Local Notes and Social Snippets From Beatrice Area
Beatrice area items include farm news on a new woven being built along Prairie Home youth side, births announced for Walter Patton’s family, and visits from residents like S. Hadley and Mrs. Griswold. Also mentions of wine stocks for sale, and relatives from Maryville, Wichita, Brewster, and Maovkato.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Home
Koenig Couple Wed at Parental Home
Mr and Mrs A A Koenig were married last Thursday at her parents home and will reside at their new address.
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A. A. Koenig
Yee
Mrs Warthen and daughter Flora Return From Indiana Visit
Mrs. Sarah Warthen and her daughter Flora returned Tuesday from Indiana where they had gone nine weeks earlier to attend their mother and grandmother's funeral. They planned to visit relatives and friends at their former home and in Kansas City.
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Sarah Warthen
Flora
Indiana
Kansas City
Proposed law absolving railroads over car stoppage risks
A reader argues for a law absolving railroad companies from suits if drivers fail to stop before crossing tracks. The suggestion cites potential lives saved and notes a quick stop and look is prudent for safety.
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Dama
Ginghams Sale Highlighted by Claude Dunn During Thanksgiving Week
Claude Dunn reported a successful midweek sale in Ginghams with his big team averaging 116 dollars. Beatrice visitors included Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Green Mrs. H. E. Green Mrs. Volney Raymond and daughter Donna Jane on Tuesday. Geo Riddle asks for the return of a stolen horse blanket missing from his yard about a week ago as he needs it for business.
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Claude Dunn
R. W. Green
H. E. Green
Volney Raymond
Donna Jane
Beatrice
Geo. Riddle
Roelfe Brother Arrives From Illinois in Jefferson County
George Roelfe arrived Friday from Jacksonville Illinois. He is brother of Ben Ebe Gus and Garrett Roelfe who live northwest of Diller. He has come to make his home in Jefferson County.
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George Roelfe
Jacksonville
Ill
Ben
Ebe
Gus
Garrett Roelfe
Diller
Jefferson County
Diller Community News Idea Circulated for Local Reporting
The text suggests forming a resident reporter role to relay news about friends and neighbors in Diller and surroundings. It proposes using telephone or children to gather and send updates when heard.
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Diller and
Joly Neighbors Club Hails New Officers At November Reception
The Joly Neighbors Club held a reception at Mrs. Chas. Hayes home on Tuesday November 20 honoring newly elected officers Mrs. Chav. Hayes president Mrs. Will Ames vice president Miss J J Clancy secretary treasurer and Mrs. R E Hubka reporter A luncheon of cake kolace fruit salad with whipped cream and coffee followed. Attendees included Mrs. Will Amos Mrs. Oscar Amos Mrs. Jno. Buree and children Mrs. Jos. Novotny Mrs. Fred Frisbie and daughter Helen Mrs. Robert Up aod Mrs. Jno. Hilder Mrs. Chas. Gerwick and children Mrs. Newt ies Mrs. Geo. Gott Mrs. Kam Packer Mrs. Frank Eick Miss Katherine Kreuzberg Miss Anna Novotny Mrs. Arthur Vieths Mrs. Chas. ee oe R. BE Hubka and Mrs. J J Clancy.
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Joly Neighbors Club
Chas. Hayes
Chav. Hayes
Will Ames
J. J. Clancy
Sec
Treas
R. E. Hubka
Will Amos
Oscar Amos
Jno. Buree
Jos. Novotny
Fred Frisbie
Helen
Robert Upaod
Jno. Hilder
Chas. Gerwick
Newties
Geo. Gott
Kam Packer
Frank E
Farmers Store Note on Corn Husk Trips and Farm Sitter
Jesse Powell traveled to Home City Kane yesterday to husk corn. Mr and Mrs Dan Griaw Wold have gone to the country to manage Jesse's farm while he is away.
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Jesse Powell
Kane
Dan Griaw Wold
Jesse
Dry movement gains slow but sure in land of plenty
A historic note reflects on Prohibition era thoughts as the dry movement grows slowly, with some predicting another generation may live through wider famine of alcohol before widespread dryness ends.
Wanted Ladies To Take Orders For Fan Remnant Rolls
Classified ad from American Remnant Co. Winston-Salem invites women to take orders in spare time for fan remnant rolls priced at one dollar each. Liber al commission paid. Opportunity to earn easy money. Write for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal Commission
American Remnant Co
Winston-Salem
N. Coe
Dr G H Newton Eye Ear Nose Throat Practice in Fairbury Neb
Dr G H Newton operates an eye ear nose throat practice in Fairbury Nebraska serving local patients.
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G. H. Newton
Fairbury, Nebr
Local Markets Report Amid Grain and Dairy Prices
Thursday market notes show wheat and No 2 corn prices, grain and produce tables listing butter fat, with entries on packing butter and poultry such as hens and roosters, indicating price activity in agricultural goods.
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Citizens State Bank
F. A. Moon & Son
Nebr
A. A. Eicke
Town
S. F. Clark & Son
Farmers Ltd
A. A. Ballard
L. O. Bal
Thompson & Steiner
Fred Moser
Berg
Moser
Maovkato
Kan
Kircbhott
Hadley
Elias
G.B . Pearce
Louise
Wehling
Diller Relati
Walter Patton
Hazel Davis
Brewster
Joan Griswold
Henry .Wecker
Marynville
D. W. Griswold
Martha Meckantie
Wichita, Kans
O. E. S. Entertain
Naomi
E. S
Masonic Hall
W. G. Robertson
L.M. Cavett
W. A. Snyder
A. Wa
Messrs Cavett
Cavett
Gasmine
Effe-Clark
Eve
Eva Green
Mary Cully
Warie
Star
Hess Poultry
H. K. Shutt
Dr Hess
Lice
J. N.C
Les Barber
Louie Wenz
J. M. Hiatt
Harrold Bell Wright’s
The
REX Theatre
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