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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1897
Page
4
A compilation of brief notes including seed and garden goods at J. D. Fanders and E. L. Loock, census of local trees, and political notes such as the Lincoln city ticket victory and Carter Harrison Jr. mayoral win. Also references to Beggs products, local drudges, nurseries, and a mix of sales pitches.
Mrs. Alex Ballard traveled to Kansas City on Tuesday after a telegram about her daughter-in-law Agnes Tobin Ballard’s illness. Miss Cora Nelson of Endicott, a teacher in the county’s northern part, took a brief vacation to visit her sister Mrs Thos Nelson in the city. An advertisement extols Chamberlain remedies for cholera and diarrhea with a testimonial about their family use and local sale by J. W.
Tom Lowe starts Tuesday from Beatrice to Deadwood South Dakota to Fred Evane the jeweler for watches clocks and jewelry with low prices. Beggs Hair Renee Licurnee hair and a medical claim for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve curing piles eczema and skin diseases by J W Sutton and B F Lightner.
Oscar Grotts pursued replevin on a bicycle traded to the Boggs for patent right territory but Constable Arch Shuitz could not locate the wheel, leading to dismissal of the case.
Local repairer H. R. Henricus advertises watch and clock cleaning for 75 cents with main springs at 75 cents and proportional pricing for other work. All services come with a one year warranty.
Dr Huntington will lecture at the M E Church in Diller on April 12 at 8 PM. He speaks on Rambles in Europe. All are invited with admission set at 10 cents.
The Ladies of the Christian Church announce a general supper in Loock's hall on Easter Eve April 17. All members of the Shoe are asked to attend and bring a contribution. Supper price 10 and 15 cents. Everyone is cordially invited.
Mrs A Inveen of 720 Henry St Afton Illinois endured eight months of sciatic rheumatism and failed with remedies and doctors. After using one and a half bottles of Chamberlains Pain Balm she obtained complete relief. Published at her request to help others. 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by J W Sutton.
Every Thursday afternoon a tourist sleeping car runs from Omaha and Lincoln on the Burlington Route to Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. It features carpeted, rattan seating, curtains, bedding, towels, and soap with an excursion conductor and four uniformed Pullman porters. Second class tickets honored. berth price is economical for two. For full details, visit a B M A R R ticket office or write J Francis, Gen's Pass'r, Burlington Route, Omaha Nebr.
A brief Old West style ad claims DeWits Little Early Risers banish headache constipation hiccups sour stomach and dizziness with a small safe pill sold by W. Sutton and B. F. Lightner.
If you have seen a child suffer croup you know the gratitude of mothers who trust One Minute Cough Cure to ease their child quickly. Many homes in this city keep it on hand, J. W. Sulton and B. F. Lightner note.
The high license ticket swept Fairbury with Dan Cropsey winning the mayoral race by seventy five votes. John Thorton W. E H Bogart and Andy Sheldon were elected to the city council.
The Rev W H Weaver pastor of the U B church Dillyburg Pa praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as an excellent medicine for colds coughs and hoarseness He says he has used it and finds it effective Sold by J W Sutton.
The article notes Dad Ballard has installed a polishing lathe at his shop and can now produce plow shares and other metal goods in first class style. Ballard is praised as a skilled workman and his prosperity is highlighted.
A lively Epworth League social at Mrs. Hartzell’s residence drew a large attendance with social chat, music, games, and a luncheon featuring chocolate cake and angel food. A later event at Mr. Wm Hauver’s near Diller hosted an old fashioned rag rack with a full dinner and a long list of attendees, noting Weston’s prompt service in attending guests.
Teaac Sechler arrived from Pennsylvania with K Templar, the celebrated trotting horses formerly kept by M. M. Edger, and they will be kept the season at Diller and Fairbury.
J. W. Sutton sold his residence and drug store to Dr Kaupp's father-in-law, Mr Gale of Virginia, who will move his family next week. Sutton plans to begin invoicing on Monday and has not chosen his new business yet, while Axecorp hopes he stays in Diller.
In Tuesday’s village election five trustees were chosen by vote. P B Miller 27, W T Jeffryes 51, J B Zook 33, D F E Diller 50, W W Waters 52 led the field. Chas Osborn 21 and A L Tinatman 22 with 5 scattering were below. The top five with a majority were certified as elected. Frank T Pearce, Jas A Budell and C W Tonnemaker won as judges, Arch Shultz and R V Folkers as clerks were elected unopposed.
Congressman W. L. Stark announces distribution of 5000 Farmer's Bulletins for constituents. Up to two copies per family, first come, first served, via Representative Hall Washington DC. List includes guidance on potato diseases insecticides milk nutrition hog cholera alfalfa silos feed crops irrigation chickens sugar beet and more.
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