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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
5
The Record notes ongoing topics from local groups and businesses. It mentions balloon tires affecting rubber prices and standard meeting times for the M. W. A. on second and fourth Thursdays. Includes a referral to Dr. G H Newton in Fairbury Nebraska for eye ear nose and throat services.
Local notes mention F A Moon and Son Monuments in Fairbury Nebraska established 1886 and price focus. ABeatrice visit by Rev McCallister and Walter A Brown party is recorded. Potatoes for sale from Bert Miller Steele City and a note of moving to Hemingford after November 1.
Wm. P. Fry of Philadelphia arrived Sunday to spend a week with his mother Mrs. Emma Fry his brother Quinter Fry and other Nebraska relatives.
Callen Bros of Odell sold their Diller implement business to John Saathoff of Waterville Kansas. He will take possession the first week in January.
Mr and Mrs W C Lamb arrived Tuesday by car from Bethune Colorado to stay with Mrs Frank T Pearce and family and other Nebraska relatives for a visit.
W. L. Kelly begins a forty by sixty foot brick and tile structure in Endicott to serve as a town hall and community meeting place. Excavation is finished and brick work has started.
The Altoona Tribune notes a joke where two boys dispute their fathers’ titles. The first claims his father has M D after his name when addressed, while the second insists his father’s title is longer with C O D appended to his name.
Report states U.S. forces resume policing role in Panama to maintain order and support the Panamanian government amid ongoing political tension and security concerns.
Mrs Geo Grabber and Frank Fasnacht traveled to Iowa last Saturday to attend the funeral of an uncle.
A provocative parenting note warns that young children should avoid traffic congestion until age sixteen, insisting safe travel habits and caution for families navigating busy streets.
Born to Mr and Mrs Roy Stark of Atwood Kansas an eight pound girl on October 21 with Florence Long formerly of Diller listed as mother.
A remark frames Shapurji Saklatvali as the Red orator, arguing against admission due to concerns about mistreatment of an alpha bet and possible reputational risk.
Roscoe Colman of Beaver Crossing visited Tuesday to rent a residence so his family can return and access Diller schools. The move aims to keep the children enrolled in the Diller school district.
Rose Creek farmer Fred Humfeldt was fatally crushed Wednesday when his foot slipped into a power belt as a flywheel whipped him during wood saw operation in Fairbury. Authorities investigate the incident.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hurst and their daughter Betty Gene of Wymore stayed over Sunday with the Cavett and Pearce families, visiting in their home.
Rose Beran announces a Hallowe en program at Bethel school two miles east and two miles south of Diller on Thursday evening October 29 at 8 p m. The event offers pumpkin pie and coffee and welcomes all.
Ira Stout of Ellis proudly exhibited an eagle he shot Sunday afternoon. The bird sat by the roadside and was peppered four times with a rifle before Stout pursued it and finally killed it with a claw hammer. The old bird measured seven feet from tip to tip.
Mrs Sophia Mathias and granddaughter Pearl Fasnacht hosted a birthday party last Sunday for Master LaForrest Fasnacht of Beatrice and Mr Quinter Fry of this city. Attendees and helpers included Mrs John Redmond and son James of Fairbury, Mr and Mrs John Fasnacht and three boys of Beatrice, Mr and Mrs Roy Mathias and three children of Ellis, Mrs Emma Fry and Mr and Mrs Quinter Fry and two children of Diller.
The text boasts Ponca City Oklahoma with 16 000 residents and no city tax. It credits good business management since incorporation and ownership of water and electric light plants. Profits from the utilities fund improvements and upkeep.
LaForrest Raymond and family of Lincoln spent Sunday at the home of his mother Mrs. Isabella Raymond. The report notes a peaceful family gathering without further events.
Mrs H M Hollie installed a large electric star on Monday as an emblem for the order of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. B. A. Bel and Mrs. S. F. Clark returned Saturday from Lincoln where they attended the Degree of Honor grand lodge event.
Hiram Packer orders a Round Oak moist air heating system for his new home northeast of Diller. Cornbelt Lumber Co. handles the installation and supplies.
Mr and Mrs W P Friday and four of their children drove from Rush City Minnesota to visit Mrs A Friday and Mrs L Greenwood and other Diller and Fairbury relatives in Nebraska.
The J. N. C. met at the home of Miss Kathrine Kreusburg on Wednesday afternoon Oct. 21 with six members one visitor and two children present. The next meeting will be Wednesday Oct. 28 at Mrs. A. J. Hutchinson with work.
G M Fritzen will operate the new gas filling station at Diller for his brother in law W G Schroeder who built it. He has moved his family from Beatrice and they now live in the John W Miller property. The station will open for business Saturday.
Mrs. Ben Marshall of Colorado Springs visited here this week with her old neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Caldwell and other friends and planned to return to Fairbury where she had been staying with her sister-in-law Mrs. Lew London. She was to go home yesterday.
The N R C Club gathered Tuesday afternoon October 20 at Mrs Arthur Wieths home with eleven members and one visitor. Attendees visited and played rock. Dainty refreshments were served. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Fred Frisbie in two weeks.
Last Sunday evening the Y P C welcomed five new pledges Francis Plager Bradford Diller Gerald Harvey Wilbur Eick and Orval Wiemers Leaders Edith Patton and Dean Barber plan next Sunday’s event A church social at 7 30 PM invites all young folks to attend and make a full house
New postage stamps in red feature a central battle scene with the title Birth of Liberty and Lexing ton Concord 1775 1925. The piece marks the 150th anniversary of the shot heard round the world and the opening skirmishes of the Revolutionary War in 1775.
A quirky note from a local columnist mocks a writer nicknamed Charley. The piece recalls his early humor and questions his potential for future renown amid playful commentary on his style and wit.
A group of Cedar class girls from Federated Sunday school met at teacher Mrs Willis Clark’s home Wednesday evening. They enjoyed a lively time with refreshments of popcorn apples and candy though a trip to the doctor interrupted the fun. Guests included Berenice and Genevieve Diller Dean Barber Gretchen Wohlfarth and Elizabeth Starr.
Benjamin Bruce Marshall born October 4 1890 in Adron Missouri died October 3 1925 age 34 years 11 months 29 days. He moved to Colorado at 17 and married Mable Irene Shattuck at 22. They had four children. He lived in Colorado Springs and Diller Nebraska before returning to Colorado 1924 illness. He leaves a wife three sons one daughter and extended family.
The Supreme Court holds that law enforcement must obtain a warrant to search a private dwelling for narcotics or other laws, unless an arrest occurs on the premises and related seizures follow. The Fourth Amendment protection extends to the home, and evidence from an unlawful search is not admissible.
In a Southern army camp a sentry challenged a man and heard a quavering reply claiming to be a citizen with his lady. The colored rookie was instructed on proper challenge technique. Moments later another voice claimed to be a friend of the guard and as instructed was allowed to pass.
Charles Dickens compares the conscience to a flexible garment that can be stretched, managed piece by piece, or discarded over time. He notes some use it seasonally, while others keep it on or shed it at will, deeming the latter the fairest improvement.
A letter from Mrs X to a prominent piano maker asks for a mailed piano string tuned to G before sending. She explains her husband can install it but cannot tune it and adds a note about the G on the right side of the piano.
Rose Trentacosta a sixteen year old in Detroit was allegedly abducted with her mother's consent to break an engagement to Tony Manaidi. Police report a staged kidnapping with letters and confessions supporting a plan to marry Rose to Peter Vitale and mislead the promised groom.
In New York Supreme Court Mrs. Cora M. Dorian argues lack of beauty supports her innocence against her husband Dr. John B. Dorian's adultery claim. She details height weight eyesight and age to bolster credibility as the judge rules the alimony of 45 dollars weekly remains until the divorce case proves the charge.
First pub Oct 28 last pub Nov 6 1926 probate notice in Jefferson County Nebraska. Estate of Benjamin B Marshall deceased. Petition by Mabel Mars pro ng for administration to John C Hartigan. Hearing set November 17 1925 at 9 AM in county court. Notice to interested parties published in The Record for three weeks. J Nutzman County Judge. Denney & I Attys for petitioner.
A historic advertisement by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio promotes Blood Purifier and Hall’s Catarrh Medicine claiming 40 years of relief for catarrh. It positions the remedy as a trusted internal and local cure with testimonials from the era.
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