Diller Area Notes and Local Classifieds
County commissioners set meeting for Tuesday. Arnold Fouts teaches in Saylor district southeast of Diller. Diller public schools opened with full teaching staff. Mr. and Mrs. Cedric Fanders and son Wendel toured to Colorado. Burlington unions vote on strike. Mrs. O J Mayborn and Mildred Burlington bound for Lincoln. Paul Logan advertises wagon for sale at discount. C E Waggoner and H Z Diller auto trip to Adams report good corn crop.
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Arnold Fouts
Saylor District
Diller
Cedric Fanders
Wendel
Colorado
C. E
Waggoner
H. Z. Diller
Adamsuesday
Ladies Missionary Society Meeting at Presbyterian Church
The ladies missionary society of the Presbyterian church will meet Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Smith Diller. Mrs Line leader.
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Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Smith Diller
Line Leader
Diehl Begins New House on McCurdy Farm
Dr C C Diehl starts erecting a residence on the McCurdy farm south of town which he recently purchased. Local residents speculate about duck hunting after next Sunday when the season opens under federal law and runs until January 1.
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C. C. Diehl
McCurdy Farm
Mrs Geo Returns From Kansas Recuperation
Mrs George returned Sunday from Kansas where she spent two or three months with her sister recuperating from a recent illness.
Registration of Women in Jefferson County Delayed
The article notes that women’s registration in Jefferson County occurred at a later date due to Fairbury being away and supplies not being distributed.
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Jefferson County
Fairbury
Henry Achtemeier’s Son Dies After Short Illness
Henry, 34, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Achtemeier of the northwest of Diller, died this afternoon after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p m at a church five miles northeast of Harbine, with burial in the cemetery one mile southeast of Harbine.
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Henry
Diller
Harbine
Private Sale of Residence by Southbound Owner
I am selling my residence property at a private sale as I am going South. Mrs. Ouke Franzen 11 Clark Miller and Mrs. Christie Thompson returned Sunday with Mr and Mrs Blair from Lincoln where they had visited a few days.
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Ouke Franzen
Clark Miller
Mrs
Christie Thompson
Mrs. Blair
Lincoln
Beatrice Woman Visits Father Near Diller
Mrs. Mable Renfro of Beatrice visited her father S. H. Kurtz who lives six miles southeast of Diller last Friday.
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Mable Renfro
Beatrice
S. H. Kurtz
Diller
Street Ditches Opened by City Grader This Week
Street commissioner Clauson opened several street and alley ditches around town this week using the city grader, noting the project improves drainage and access.
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Clauson
Mr. Strausser Returns Home After Visit
Mr. Strausser, who had visited since Tuesday with his daughter Mrs. Dr. Baugess, returned yesterday to his home at Wood River by way of Beatrice.
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Mr. Strausser
Dr. Baugess
Wood River
Beatrice
Starr and Stucker Leave on Wyoming Auto Trip
R F Starr and J C Stucker departed Tuesday for a leisurely journey to Wyoming. They plan to camp each night and enjoy hunting and fishing for diversion.
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R.F. Starr
J.C. Stucker
Wyoming
Hale and party undertake Nebraska Colorado trip
F E Hale E L Look J T and E Henrichs left Tuesday evening in Hale’s car for Abbot Colorado to visit a son of Mr Hale. They will call at several other places of interest in Nebraska and Colorado during the trip.
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F. E. Hale
E. L. : Looek
J. T
E . Henrichs
Abbot
Colo
Mr. Hale
Nebraska
Colorado
London Family Visit Sparks Iowa Return Plans
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. London and sister in law Mrs. M. B. Johnston of Rockford Indiana spent the summer here. Mrs Johnston plans to return to her Iowa home after a brief stay.
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J. P. London
M. B. Johnston
Rockford
Rock Island Laborers Rally for Higher Wages in Fairbury
A group of Rock Island workers gathered Monday morning at Fairbury to demand increased wages citing insufficient pay for living expenses amid rising costs. The protest highlighted grievances over wage levels and living costs.
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Rock Island
Fairbury Etruck
Local Folks and Farming Notes From Diller Area
Bert Ewers of Fairbury visited Diller relatives on Sunday. Frank Mathias to build a large barn 33 miles south of Diller. Rigdon family visited Odell relatives. Arthur Friday to farm T L Ewings farm near Harbine next year. Lillian Wohlfarth teaching in District 56 west of town. H H Beckwith rents A G Leonard farm 30 miles east of Fairbury. Walter Eberhardt recent subscription caller near Diller. Esther Gretzi teaching at Ros spent weekend with parents in Diller. H W Petsch buys seven passenger Chalmers car from John Jobman. Blair and Fish families spent Sunday with Diller relatives, returning to Lincoln in Blair’s car.
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Frank Mathias
Diller
J. S. Blair
Merle Fish
Adeline
Lincoln
Mr. Blair
Miss Grace Myers and Averil Fouts Prepare for State University Start
Miss Grace Myers and Averil Fouts went to Lincoln on Tuesday to register and be ready to resume studies at the State University at its opening next week.
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Grace Myers
Averil Fouts
Lincoln
The
State University
Steele City Plans Big Exhibition Auction
Steele City officials announce a large show offering substantial sums for exhibits of stock farm products and fancy work. The event aims to attract regional exhibitors and raise interest in local industry.
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Steele City
Banker Swap Across Diller and Fairbury
Mr. Sri Else leaves Citizen State Bank of Diller after months as bookkeeper to join Harbine Bank of Fairbury following a short vacation. Neal Diller takes Else’s position at the Diller bank.
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Sri Else
Citizen State Bank of Diller
Harbine Bank of
Fairbury
Neal Diller
Mr. Else
The Cave Man Comedy At Diller this Friday and Saturday
The motion picture business at Diller confirms a full ownership transfer and thanks the public for continued patronage. A five reel comedy titled The Cave Man will be shown Friday and Saturday featuring Mrs. Jennie Pulec.
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Diller
eFriday
Jennie Pulec
Nebraska M. E. conference opens at University Place
Rev. F A Carmony attended the Nebraska conference of the M E church at University Place Tuesday morning. Bishop Homer Stuntz will preside and about 450 ministers are expected to attend. the session runs for one week.
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F. A. Carmony
Nebraska
M. E. Church
University Place
Homer
Henry Weimers Wins Chester White Hog Awards at Lincoln
Henry Weimers returned Saturday from Lincoln with eight Chester White hogs from White View Stock Farm four miles west of Diller. He won first on aged boars and junior yearling Lebelerg senior, plus the grand champion on sow. He praised his winning herd and noted his hogs routinely perform well.
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Henry Weimers
Lincoln
Chester
White View
Diller
Henry
Omaha man Worth Dowling wed at Trinity Beatrice
Worth Dowling of Omaha, long employed as a postal clerk for the United States, was married Monday evening at Trinity Lutheran church in Beatrice to a local bride. The groom is brother to Mrs. E. Hill and Mrs. Fred Frisble of the Diller area.
Diller Public Schools Open New Year With Growing Enrollment
Diller High School reports 52 students with a large senior class of 17 and a total 86 in grades. Thirty two non resident pupils include rural students. manual training and domestic science added. Registration recorded 41 on Saturday September 8, 1917 and 11 more Monday.
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Diller High
Bgt
Reeve
Church Items Usual Services Both Morning And Evening
Usual church services are listed for the day with morning and evening gatherings noted. The brief entry indicates no additional events or vesper services beyond the standard schedule.
Pastors Summary Report of Diller-Rock Creek Charge
The report covers the Diller Rock Creek M E Church charge for the year ending September 11. It outlines church activities assignments and financials across the charge with emphasis on worship attendance and missionary support. Key figures include local pastor and church officers with year end totals and upcoming plans.
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Diller-Rock Creek
M. E. Church
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Diller Public Schools
Monady
Harry Weddel
Aldair
Raymond
Mildred
Paul Logan
Fr Sale
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C. F. Rigdon
Tom
Odell
Arthur Friday
T. L. Ewings
Lillian Wohlfarth
Dist
H. H. Beckwith
A. G. Leonard
Walter Eberhardt
Esther Gretzi
Ros
H. W. Petsch
John Jobman
Dr. Hess
Eva Line
Frank Tucker
Ae Phenee
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Mid- Epworth
Ets
Manhorsip
Christian
Stucker
Csae
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