Buggy Patent Demonstrated as Factory Hope in Fairbury
J F Almy wagon maker demonstrated a new Winney patent short turn buggy on E street last Friday. The design claims tight turning radius and level body regardless of wheel position thanks to a fifth wheel. F J Winney of St Joseph, Mo, supplies the idea. Local Commercial Club discussed organizing a stock company to manufacture the buggy but results from the Wednesday meeting are unavailable due to early press deadline.
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J. F. Almy
E Street
F. ‘J. Winney
St. Joseph
Fairbury
Commercial ‘Club
To Honor the Railsplitter Birthday in Fairbury
A movement forms in Fairbury to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on February 12. Veterans from the G A R hall started the effort and seek help from other city bodies to plan and carry out the program.
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Fairbury
Abraham Lincoln
A. R. Hall
Lincoln
Holly and Gilmore feud over election ride dispute
The News reports a disputed claim about an election bet between Chas Gilmore and Gus Holly with both denying illness and pledging to ride if possible. The item prompted talk of Gilmore as a street lecturer while politics divide Democrats and Republicans. Also noted is the death of Miss Sallie L. Bailey in Los Angeles and her burial plans in Lebanon Illinois with Mr Bailey and Mrs Whitaker traveling for the funeral.
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Chas. Gilmore
Gus
Holly
Gilmore
Sallie L. Bailey
Los Angeles
Calif
S$ M/ Bailey
M. J. “Whitaker
Fairbury
Lebanon
Lil
Catholic Edifice Dated for After Holidays
Father Carey of the Catholic Church says the new church building will not be dedicated until after the holidays. He has not yet decided on the exact date but expects to know soon.
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Carey
Fight Tuberculosis In Livestock Prompts Farmer Testing
The state university agricultural department with government aid has two veterinarians from the bureau of animal industry assisting the animal pathology unit. Dairymen and farmers are urged to send name and address to the Nebraska agricultural experiment station in Lincoln and indicate how many animals to test.
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Agricultural Department of
State University
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Animal Pathology
Department “of Animal. Pathology
Nebraska Agricultural Experiment Station
Lincoln -Nebraska
Minnie Arnold and John Workman Documented in Adi Surnames
Fragmentary OCR text notes John Workman and Minnie Arnold with unclear context, possible archival entries. Ambiguous names and dates prevent a clear event. reads like a clipped genealogical or notice fragment without full sentence structure.
Christmas shopping begins early this year
The notice urges merchants to invite customers to call on them during the holiday buying rush and suggests readers may expect ads from local shops next week as shopping grows more spirited.
Kansas City Club Delegation Visits Fairbury for Neighborly Meet
Last Friday evening a Kansas City Kansas commercial club party of seventy five traveled on a special Rock Island train from the west to Fairbury. They visited the local club’s headquarters, were welcomed by A V Pease, and heard brief remarks from President Brokaw of Kansas City. The gathering fostered closer ties between the two cities.
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Kansas City
Kans
Fairbury
Rock “Island
Here
Kansas
Nebraska
Rock Island
A. Vi. Pease
Hartigan
Jenkins
Brokaw
Devil Themed Play To Open In City With Authorized Version
Henry W. Savage secures American rights for a major drama titled The Devil and assigns James D. Barton & Company to stage the production. It arrives under the only authorized English version and must match the New York Garden audience record. Opening at the Opera House next Wednesday December 2.
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Henry “W. Savage
Henry W. Savage
James D
Barton ,& Company
Tox
Savage
Snyder-Loran Nuptials in Anselmo Nebraska
Last Wednesday morning November 1 186th at 300 oclock the wedding of Miss Josephine Saydor and Mr James Poran of Ansel. The ceremony took place at St Michaels with Father Carey officiating. The bride wore a brown traveling suit with matching hat and gloves. Guests later joined at the bride's parents home for a sumptuous dinner. The groom is a farmer and stockman of Ansel. Out of town guests included Mrs Foran and Miss Rosalie Hickey of Anselmo. Reverend Wood of Saskatoon recently visiting Fairbury is praised for his successful church work and new addition worthy of note.
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Josephine Saydor
James
Poran
AS "Snyder
Fairbury
Jefferson
Souvenir Christmas Special for Fairbury News Issued
The Fairbury News announces a Christmas souvenir edition on Friday December 18. The 3000 copy issue will feature a colorful cover and home news plus Christmas articles. Local businessmen are already reserving ad space and the paper invites others to contact No 207 for details.
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Fairbury News
Locals Triumph On Local Gridiron Win
Fairbury High School defeated Hastings 15 to 4 in a fast and furious football game. A good sized crowd witnessed the locals use clever play to overcome weight disadvantage in both halves. The locals maintained the edge throughout the contest.
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Fairbury High School
Hastings
Railroad Man Killed in Oklahoma Accident
Word from Belleville Kansas says Will Hulburt former Rock Island employee died at work in Oklahoma when a train backed up and ran over him. He was 28, his family was preparing to move to Oklahoma. his body was sent to Horton Kansas for burial.
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Will Hulburt
Rock Island
Belleville
Kans
Qislahoma
Min’ '8
Oklahoma
Horton
Kani
Sleet and Slush Mark Morning Conditions
Residents woke to sleet pattering against windows on a Wednesday morning. Ground was partly covered but warmth melted the precipitation quickly, forming a slush that slickened streets and sidewalks in the early hours.
Wonderful Advancement In Fairbury Housing Boom
The town reports a housing surge with new residences occupied nearing completion and ongoing construction. Local builders echo a bustling scene as saws and hammers resound in multiple districts with at least 100 homes started this year amid a tenant property shortage.
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Fairbury
Fairbury Telephone to Acquire Powell Exchange
Directors met last Friday night and approved the purchase of the Powell exchange. The deal has been pending for some time and was anticipated by the local company and its shareholders.
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Fairbury Telephone Company
Powell Exchange
Swell Military Euchre Party At Mary Etta Hotel
Dr and Mrs S S Weidner entertained fifty one friends at a military euchre party last Thursday evening at the Mary Etta hotel. Seventeen forts contested with Fort Letterman and Fort Foot tying for first with nineteen flags each. Draw prizes went to Mrs C J Brown and Mrs W Schultz. Bonu prizes to several gentlemen and ladies. A teeping tranch o was served in charge. Guests praised the entertainment.
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S. S. ‘Weidner
Mary- Etta
Fort Letterman
S. M. Bailey
E. C. Hansen
G. A. Mounce
C.L. Brown
E. W. ‘Mason
H. L. DuVal
Fort Foot
Diller
Ed. Simpkins
Mesdames Et Hartigan
Barnes
G. Uhley
Fort Benttin
Ini
Tio Charse
Two Officials Resign From Fairbury Chamber Roles
Col. Geo E Jenkins quits as president of the Fairbury Commercial club and J C Hartigan resigns as secretary. The board acted at Wednesday night’s meeting as Jenkins will be wintering away and duties rise for a general adjutant general role in the Nebraska National Guard. The disposition could not be given in time for early press.
Applegate to Open Fairbury Laundry in Steele Building
Mr Applegate, long time Fairbury Laundry worker, plans a new laundry in the Steele Building on Fourth Street. He is in Chicago securing machinery and aims to be ready for business by the first of the year. He has 14 to 15 years experience in Fairbury Laundry.
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Fairbury
Applegate
Steele
Fourth Street
Chicago
Fairbury’ Laundry
Goodman President Hutchison Advocates City Manager Plan
Hutchison explains the city needs a paid manager to study and report on municipal affairs. He argues a businesslike, salaried officer would save money, provide clear analysis, and align council decisions with the city’s best interests.
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Aidi Mice
Minnie
Arnold
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Anna
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Victor
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G. A. White Piano CO
North Side Square
Mr Merchant
Saskatoon
Baptist Church
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He-Wood
Sask
Mr” Wood
Hej
Wood
Baptist
F. McPuait
President Hutchison
Eastbury
Jen Hutchison
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Pease's
Hazel Gream
Rexall
Frostilla
Snowatilla
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Texell
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