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Newspaper
The Fairbury News
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
5
Fairbury and nearby towns show a steady stream of visitors and travelers. Guests include Sir Howard Long of Hastings in Fairbury, Mrs. Lulu Logan Endicott in town for business, and Prof. E L Cherry visiting relatives in DeWitt during the holidays.
At the home of Mr Jand and Mrs Jas H Rusher in Fairbury their daughter Miss Lela May wed Mr Martin Johnson on December 23 1908 with about forty in attendance Rev Wecline of the M church officiating A large reception followed The couple will reside near Endicott In a second ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs W C Ellsworth near Fairbury Miss Pearl Ellsworth married Mr Charles A Bloyd also December 23 1908 with many friends present Rev W T Cline officiating They will reside in Fairbury Valuable presents were received and a sumptuous repast served
Miss Lena Stegman and Mr. Harry Renean married at the bride’s parents’ home on December 23 with Rev Maxwell of the Christian church officiating. The wedding march was played by sister Mrs Greenlee. The couple left for a visit to the groom’s home after a bountiful dinner.
A fragmented OCR item lists individuals including Emma Richterick Henry Paulicheck Laura APU Frank Hatke Helena Stegeman Charles A. Bloyd Pearl L. Ellsworth Leon C Parker Minnie Zimmerman and others with scattered numbers and notes, indicating a ceremonial or civic roll call from the period.
The community mourns Effie Drake a bright and gentle three year old who died December 17 after a week with diphtheria. Neighbors and sisters share sympathy for her bereaved parents as the obituary laments the loss and offers prayer for healing.
Church notices announce usual services at 9 45 a m Sunday school at 11 a m preaching at 2 30 p m Junior League at 6 30 Epworth League at 7 30 preaching to follow All cordially invited.
Public worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with evening topic The Great Timekeeper . Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a cordial welcome. Young people's meeting at 6 30 p m.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching service at 1 00 p m subject Test For a Christian Junior C E at 2 30 p m Senior C E at 6 30 p m preaching service 7 30 p m subject Is the World Getting Better Special music at evening service all are cordially invited
After two years the Midnight service on Christmas Eve has become a feature of the festival. The service begins at 11 30 p m on the Eve and lasts about an hour with music by the choir. Communicants are reminded that Christmas is a day of obligation and should not pass without communion. On Sunday the 27th there will be services at 7 30 a m 11 a m and 7 30 p m.
Mrs. Pho Bishop and Jeremiah Bishop express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and assistance during the recent death of their husband and father.
An old advertisement touts a supposed dangerous operation and promotes Dr ae ew Life Pills as a cure all. It claims the pills remove the appendix quietly and cure headaches biliousness and other ailments for 25 cents at Vine Pease drug store.
Mary Etta hotel hosts four day event with special bargains on fine coats. See the celebrated Shubert furs showcased. open evenings for shoppers.
Nebraska Jefferson County Probate Court sets January 1, 1909 for hearing Mary S. Olmstead executrix final account and discharge, with notice by publication in Fairbury News for three successive weeks prior to hearing. Judge Boyle presiding.
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