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Newspaper
The Fairbury News
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
1
Reports describe cement firms claiming stone deposits near K C and O Junction. An agent made six to eight land option deals in the area, with renewed options and rumors of closings before plants for Portland cement may be built.
Henry Jasper Burge died at his Denver home on December 3, 1908 at age 71 years 11 months and 11 days. Born December 22 1837 in Jackson County Indiana he served as a soldier in the Civil War from 1861 to 1864 and long resided in Jefferson County.
A city committee appointed by ASA meets with strong support from local societies to plan a February 2 birthday program for Abraham Lincoln. They report promises of unstinted participation and a celebration worthy of a great American.
Rumors in Fairbury allege a valuable pumice deposit in the hills around Endicott. A sample was reportedly shown in Fairbury this week but exact location remains undisclosed.
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Haltz on December 2, 1908, and another girl followed for Mr. and Mrs. Guy Freeman on December 4, 1908. Both announcements note the newborns in the community.
A community program under Daisy Tolleth at the Baptist church featured home talent including Mr Raines and Miss Jessie King. The Friday concert drew praise for sixteen numbers and well received instrumental and vocal solos. The Rafbbary Commercial club held a board meeting where Capr Adenkins absence caused vacancy decisions. The treasurer and secretary positions were discussed with a re election to keep Hartivan as secretary and Wales as treasurer.
Local dealers stress quality and wide assortments as key to attracting conservative shoppers. Competition on rates and lower prices draw customers to Fairbury with promises of better value than nearby towns. Moral: Come to Fairbury to trade.
Mrs Whitmore drew praise in a Fairbury concert while Misses Westling and Stoddard led a full choir in Calm as the Night. Mr Honack’s voice drew favorable comments from local listeners. The closing anthem impressed with disciplined chorus work, and the program raised about $50 to fund a new piano.
Arrangements for the animal farmer institute at Fairbury are nearly complete for December 1 2 8 29 and 30 in the Odd Fellows hall building with the store room. A strong premium list from the association and local merchants is offered. Several good speakers have been secured and the event is expected to be very interesting. Complete program and premium list to be issued this week.
A meeting of delegates appointed by Fairbury fraternal orders will be held at the Commercial club rooms on Tuesday evening December 15 to arrange the Lincoln birth day celebration. Ministers and public school representatives are urged to attend. meeting called for 7:30 by chairman O H Durand of the G A R committee.
The directors have called a general meeting of the club to be held at the club rooms this Friday evening. Matters of importance are to be considered.
Bert Thornton suffered serious injuries Friday afternoon in Béatrivé yards while switching in the yard and riding the engine to couple freight cars. He slipped and was crushed beneath the locomotive as the train halted, life potentially saved by a split second. he is at home in Pairbury resting but will be unable to work for some time.
Burglars forced entry to S Leo ck and Dubicht's general store at Diller last Thursday night and stole about $500 worth of clothing and fabric. Seventeen suits, twelve overcoats, sixteen pairs of pants, shoes, silk pieces, patterns, and other items taken. A $25 reward is offered for the arrest and conviction of the burglars.
Prospects for spring include a new building on the Lawrence lots just north of the northwest corner of the square. The plot recently transferred to E R Bee I Bonham and H J Evans, with aim to erect four store rooms as spring opens, though size and height are not yet decided.
Seasonal letters reach post offices as children write to Santa Claus asking for gifts and holiday cheer. The scene captures festive anticipation through simple requests and hopeful messages from youngsters.
The Fairbury News reports holiday requests to Santa Claus, advertiser plans for the Christmas edition, and town items. It notes D. E. Bone & Co. buying the E. R. Bee residence and opening a lumber yard at the corner of D and Sixth Street. It also covers suspected burglaries tied to Steele City and Hanover, with two men Sanderson and Polak jailed and bound over to district court after preliminary hearings.
Fragmentary OCR item lists several individuals including William R. Glenn Emma R. Stauss Nora Pearl Babcock Alfred N. Stauas Emma D. Sievert Clarence Simmons Gladys McNabb with garbled trailing text suggesting names and affiliations in a clipped historical notice.
The Catholic ladies will hold a bazaar on Saturday two doors north of the First National Bank, inviting community members to attend and browse goods.
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