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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1915
Page
14
Diller's Farmers Elevator, a key local institution run by manager Frank Hale, has served eight years and earns farmers' confidence with strong grain buying and steady top prices. The firm supports the town’s reputation as a premier agricultural market in the county.
In Diller the Colman Hotel is praised as a modern hub for travelers and locals. Proprietor A. D. Stotts, also running a nearby grocery and once a teacher, is highlighted for his active role in town commerce.
J. L. Lamb, in charge of the Humboldt Cream station in Diller, is well known around town after 19 years in the area. He previously ran a pump and wind mill business before February 1915 and now handles poultry and eggs seasonally. His daughter Ruth assists in office work, and Lamb also sells and installs lightning rods as a side line.
After the death of Mr Raymond his son W Raymond takes charge of the Diller harness shop. Farmers continue to buy harness and have repairs done there citing quality goods and dependable repairs. New customers are assured of finding what they want and old patrons praise past service.
H R Gardner of Diller offers painting paper hanging and auto painting services. He is a capable, in demand workman with a growing mercantile business run by E L Lueck and Habicht. The firm supplies groceries dry goods shoes clothing and more.
This edition highlights T. F. Thompson, an auto livery man offering careful driving and reliable returns in the same car. He also operates a team for hire at reasonable rates and offers auto repair and vulcanizing services.
The sketch highlights the Farmers Grain company's large grain warehouse serving Jefferson county. The firm ships thousands of bushels annually and offers a full coal supply. It operates with the Five-Stack Shipping Association, which handles shipping efficiently with a low commission of five cents per hundred and an insurance option for dead stock at an extra cent per hundred. The Farmers Grain company counts 87 members, mostly local farmers.
One of the first men to pin his faith to Diller is EE Loock. He arrived here 35 years ago, before the railroad, sharing a long connection to the community and its development.
L A Nickeson known as The Movie Man promises a pleasant hour with cinema at Ns Vafe and shows every night, aiming to make the city his home. Loock and Habicht store, largest in the county, faces retirement as Mr Loock plans to leave active service after years building the business.
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