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Newspaper

The Fairbury News

Location

Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1908

Page

3

The Peculiar Comedian W B Patton at the Opera House

The article reviews W B Patton as a seasoned writer and performer in a play he authored The Blockhead noting strong acting and costume design. It also previews the musical comedy Dan Cupid with Myra Jefferson and John Caylor as stars and announces a November 7 Rochestetr show with a praise for Lyric Theatre management and audiences.

W.B. Patton Patton Myra Jefferson John Caylor Dan Coupid Messrs McVenn Vet‘ter Farvical Dan Cupid Opera House

F. and Bradley Agent Rock Island Lines Fairbury Neb

F and Bradley acts as agent for Rock Island Lines at Fairbury Nebraska with duties including handling ticketing and travel information for passengers and local inquiries at the depot.

F. &. Bradley Rock Island Lines Fairbury NEB

Church Notes Services and Evening Evangelistic Service

Church announces services at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with the topic The Choice of a Ruler. An evangelistic service is held in the evening. all are welcome.

Christian Science church announces services and programs

The church lists regular Sunday 11 am worship and 10 am Sunday school plus Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at McCloskey Hall. Morning sermon The Fascination of Jesus Christ evening sermon By very Man's eee. Sunday school 9 45 am Young people meeting 6 30 pm. Junior and senior classes and evangelistic messages follow with 7 30 pm service. All are invited.

McCloskey North Side Jesus

School Meeting Prompts Parents to Support October Event

The note urges teachers and parents to attend the Saturday meeting on October 31 to encourage students who have worked hard. It emphasizes keeping order in classrooms, using indoor activities on bad days, and notes several district reports with student enrollment and attendance figures from 1908 across districts 70 54 62 17 16.

Minnie Max Biodell Averil Fouts Belle Sparks Florence Line Gertrude Diller Gretchen Wolforth Clifford Evert Bhausser Dale Reinhardt Beulah Bell Mary Line Marie Stotts Benford Bell Esther Green Orval Patton Harald Beale Gerude Living Stone George Pleis Marie Junker Carl Pleis Ore Pearl Messmore Helen Montgomery Harold Fairley Raymond Harold Forsyth Sadie Sehallhorn

Catholic Church Ends Services in Old Building

On Sunday November 1 the Catholic church will hold its last services in the old church. Morning masses at 8:30 and 10:30, afternoon rosary at 4. A memorial service for those buried from the church precedes the Thanksgiving concert and special music at the second service.

Ehurch

Miller Gospel Singer Holds Meetings at Local Church

Reve E Fe Miller of Chicago a famed singer evangelist conducts meetings at the Methodist church beginning Tuesday at 7 30 p m and continuing nightly for some time with Sunday services at the usual hour. He is described as a prominent gospel singer and preacher near second to P P Bliss in renown.

E. Fe ‘Miller Chicago Methodist Church Miller P. P. Bliss

Electric Bitters Credited By Civil War Veteran

David Parker of Fayette County says Electric Bitters cured his stomach trouble after costly doctoring and a war injury. He reports the tonic keeps him strong and well and praises its value at Boeat Pease drug store.

David Parker Cof Fayette Ni .S Gail War Gettysburg Pease Drug Store

Notice to Tax Payers From County Treasurer 1908

Tax list now in hand for collection with due dates November 1 1908 for general taxes and December 1 1908 for personal taxes. John Simpson County Treasurer urges compliance and provides official notice. Also advertised Vine-Pease drugstore laxative cough syrup promising quick relief for colds hoarseness and bronchial throat troubles for children.

Dee

Orino Laxative Claim Cited in Boy’s Recovery

A Wisconsin resident recounts using Foley’s Orino Laxative on his three year old son who had a high fever. He says two doses relieved the fever by morning and the boy recovered fully, claiming the product saved his life.

Foley A. Wolkush Wis Vine Pepe

Surprising cure hailed for catarrh by Hyomei

Reverend Hartley of Sardinia Ohio recounts relief from catarrh after using Hyomei a medicated air remedy sold by Pease Co druggists The ad touts Hyomei as a cure for catarrh colds coughs bronchitis asthma and croup with a complete outfit priced at 1 00 and an extra bottle at 50 cents Focus remains on the product claim and local endorsement by a minister and local distributor.

avRev Charles Hartley Sardinia Ohio Pease Ee Co ANS Pease & Co

Mealthy Family Endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills

A rural Maine user from Guilford credits Dr King’s New Life Pills with three years of healthy living. Bartlet of Route 1 lauds the cleansing and toning effects as gentle and beneficial. Available at Pease Drug Store for 25 cents.

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