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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1907
Page
5
Fragmentary transit notice lists going west and daily schedules with times around 418 pm and 820 am. The OCR text is incomplete but indicates a timetable for Burlington and nearby towns with connections to Diller and daily departures.
Local residents list several arrivals and departures with relatives in Kans as Fairbury Beatrice and Wood River. Notables include Mrs. Mattie Hedges from Fairbury visiting Diller friends and Patton's Saw Proof Paint marketed by J O Blauser and John R Mendenhall.
Marshall Hoopes and H. W. Hutton departed Tuesday for the Burlington line bound for the Big Horn Basin in Wyoming to file claims under the government irrigation ditch project.
Mrs Henry Fasnacht and daughter Mrs Alvin Pasco and Mr Mary Emerson traveled from Burlington station on Wednesday to Ohio to visit relatives with Mrs Emerson planning to see a sister she had not met in forty years.
Trial catarrh treatments are being mailed free by Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin to prove the value of his scientific catarrh remedy. The tests show the remedy is worth trying at no cost to the public and is sold by all dealers.
The article notes high wages tempt young artisans to work on the Panama Canal but fear of fevers and malaria keeps many away. It claims Electric Busters and Electric Biteraoo hand cure blood poison, biliousness and stomach, liver and kidney troubles, guaranteed by Spear Drug Co. 50c.
Mise Grace Boggs hosted a birthday party at her parents home one-half mile north of Diller last Saturday afternoon. Eighteen to twenty young friends attended, each giving a present. Refreshments and games followed, with Grace Watson winning first prize in pin the tail on the donkey.
The Beatrice Golden Anniversary festival grows into a major event with new features daily. Funds flow in generously as the committee adds attractions for the week. Parker's beer carnival provides top entertainment with eight bands and varied parades. Citizens act as volunteers to ensure every attendee gets full value for time and money.
Beatrice hosts a carnival with a Friday baseball game against Hastings travelers and street festivities. Prominent speakers include Hon. W. J. Bryan, with events scheduled September 24 to 27 in Beatrice Ned. Local promoters anticipate large crowds and a memorable time for all visitors. Neely's Pharmacy advertises wallpaper prices dropping in the shade.
All officers and members of Diller Lodge No 188 are requested to attend the next regular meeting on Sept 28 to decide on a combined or joint picnic for next year. A committee report on the last picnic will be given. Members with badges to return please do so. J W Hayworth MW Pyese
A box of Dr King’s New Life Pills was found between 9:30 p.m. yesterday and noon today at Spear Drug Co’s drug store. The pills are advertised as a guaranteed cure for biliousness malaria and jaundice. 50 cents.
The Patton Sun Proof Paint continues to hold its reputation as the best paint. It is sold by J. O. Blauser.
C A Gale will conduct a sale of thoroughbred Poland China hogs at the Gale farm one half mile south of Diller on Wednesday October 23. The notice records the date and location of the livestock auction.
The Red Front Livery advertises 24 hour service for transient teams with ample high quality feed and full availability any day of the year. A. J. Houresisoy is referenced in the notice.
Mayborn sold and delivered 50 head of choice steers to Jessie Pierce last week for winter feeding. Neely's Pharmacy advertises wallpaper at reduced prices as a sales ploy to attract customers.
Vern Scott of Hubbell Nebraska son of C W Scott former Burlington agent at this station arrived Tuesday to spend a few days with friends in Diller.
Mr and Mrs Zook and their Pennsylvania daughter who visited with I D Steiner and family return home Wednesday. They are joined by Mr and Mrs Steiner and Mr and Mrs Josh Robertson who will visit Pennsylvania homes and attend the Jamestown exposition.
An advertisement touts Bucklin's Arnica Salve as a universal salve for burns scalds sores ulcers wounds and piles. It promises absolute cures regardless of age and is guaranteed by Spear Drug Co at 25 cents.
Richmond citizen A D Williams appeals to readers with weak lungs to try Dr King’s New Discovery. He claims it saves more lives than other throat and lung remedies and cures colds, asthma, bronchitis, croup, whooping cough, quinsy, hoarseness, and lung decay. Spear Drug Co offers 50c and 1.00, with a trial bottle free.
Jefferson County School Notes reports District No. 70 at Diller has planned an accredited high school. Mr Beall and the school board refined the course of study for eleven grades and will add a new building wing with a fitted laboratory. A new teacher started September 16 to reduce overload on Beall and Miss Pasco. Miss Lamb and Miss Lambert have well planned, starting work.
Richard Franzen and wife, guests of Mr and Mrs Emil Tarnow and other Diller relatives, returned Wednesday to their Arcadia Nebraska home after a visit at Diller.
The village board considers buying an Aetna chemical fire engine after a demonstration on the streets Wednesday evening by H. L. Burt of Lincoln. Officials deem fire protection essential for the town.
Louis A. Knoedler of Diller married Anna V. Hayworth of Odell in county court at 10 AM with Judge H E Spafford officiating. The bride's mother Mrs Maggie Hayworth and relative Miss Eva Pitts attended. The couple will reside near Diller with Beatrice Express reporting.
Yesterday the marriage of Adam H. Gretzinger and Miss Cora J. Bixby was solemnized at the bride’s aunt Mrs. Martha Diller’s residence with Rev. Westervelt officiating. The couple departed on the evening train for Denver for their bridal trip. A fuller account will follow next week.
The Bethel area stirred with excitement as Annie Hayworth and Fred Knoechler wed in Beatrice. Locals first feared strikes or war news but the joyous event brought a lively scene and memories for the writer among the celebrations.
A large September 18 1907 gathering at the home of Mr Francie Carr in honor of Mrs Geo H Greider of Belle Plaine Kansas and sister in law to several Diller family members. Guests included Mrs Wm Woods Mrs E Weigel Mrs W C Line Mrs Mattie Hedges and others with a bountiful dinner and social time.
A red knit wool shawl is missing after last Friday between Prairie College and Diller, with finder asked to leave it at the Record office. Fredrick Strawhacker of New Castle PA, brother of A M Strawhacker, visited after twenty six years. A J Hill of Diller is named as Nebraska delegate to the Farmers National Congress in Oklahoma City October 17 22 1907. Farmers will need step ladders this fall. Josh Robertson exhibited a corn stalk eight feet long at Waggoner Bros hardware before the Jamestown exposition.
Through the efforts of Mr and Mrs A B Clark deputies for the Royal Highlanders a class of 18 refugees was secured for Renfrew Castle No 891 and initiated at their Sept 18 meeting in the Masonic hall Diller Nebr Deputy Aldersleeve of Lincoln conducted the ceremony Light refreshments were served and all enjoyed the event The Royal Highlanders growing in membership elected officers led by PastoI Pro Mrs Mary Miller J Pro Columbus McCall and others including Miss Lamb Miss Bertha McCall Mrs Jennie Bixby Chester Sparks and Fred Witty with a board of managers named.
Ethel and Edith tease a young man about foolish acts in love. Edith bursts out with excitement asking if he proposed, while Ethel notes the moment as a sign of affection and romance reported in the New York Mail.
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