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Local column sketches small, vivid moments from everyday life in town. Brief observations capture ordinary events, subtle humor, and the cadence of daily street scenes.
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Newspaper
The Fairbury Enterprise
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1901
Page
1
Local column sketches small, vivid moments from everyday life in town. Brief observations capture ordinary events, subtle humor, and the cadence of daily street scenes.
Community updates from Fairbury Nebraska and nearby towns include movements of residents to Chicago and Kansas, changes in jobs, new buildings under way, weddings, births, and upcoming excursions. Social events feature church and lodge activities, graduations, and a Shriners gathering in Kansas City.
Dr. J. B. Williams of Lincoln Nebraska will be in Fairbury Tuesday June 18 at Dr. G. L. Arbett’s office to treat eye ear nose and throat diseases and fit glasses.
A Sunday memorial service in Fairbury drew remarks from a visitor about many ladies removing hats during the K IY memorial at the M EF church. The comment praised hat removal as improving appearance and ease, suggesting gentlemen wear ties and noting better sightlines and decorum.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks for support during illness and death of husband and father. Special thanks go to Mrs Kate Cummins and family. The Y.P.S.C. of the Presbyterian church will host an ice cream social on Friday evening June 21 on I W Dinsmore's lawn.
In a Thursday game Fairbury won 4 to 3 over Edgar with Albertson and Sleck batting. The Monday meeting of State University and Fairbury ended 6 to 0 in favor of the University, Bliss and Doane behind the University win. Tuesday saw the University dominate Fairbury 18 to 5 with Spencer and Doane at bat for the University and Jarret and Ileck for Fairbury.
Mr. Kerans mother arrived. George Edwards has his house painted. Katie and Lydia Lo mans are on the sick list. Grandma Hole visits her son J Ilole. A splendid rain occurred Wednesday forenoon. Joe Price shipped range cattle Monday. Children day observed in both churches Sunday. Miss Josie Nelson began her duties as music teacher Monday. Dr Reynolds from Beatrice formerly here called on friends Sunday. Mr Ewing bought the store building and is having it raised with a new building.
The Loyal Order of the K of L and Sunshine Council No 792 mourn the death of Lorin W. Cummins. They extend sympathy to his widow and family, thank Fairbury and Western divisions for support, and drape their charter in mourning for 30 days. A copy and publication are requested.
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