Easter season hints and local notices from Jefferson Co
April 16 1897 issue notes Easter coming next Sunday ground in good condition for farming garden seeds at D Fanders peach trees 8 to 10 cents at Jansen Nursery B M railroad to pay employees in cash Beggs Little Giant Pills advertised Rev Bristow preacher from Edgar delivers sermons local church supper at Loock's hall tickets 10 and 15 cents Mrs Ettoile McClay Maud Jarvis visiting Diller DeWitts Witch Hazel Ve used for piles and skin eruptions by JW Sutton and B F Lightner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reia
DeWitts
JW. Sutton
B. F. Lightner
Sam Hutchinson Expands Business After Building Regrades
The building housing Sam Hutchinson's restaurant and confectionery was lowered to grade on Monday allowing him to operate on par with others. The report notes many cases of Grippe recently cured by One Minute Crash Cure praised for quick action and preventing complications. Named individuals J. W. Sattom and B. P. Lightner are cited in the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hutchinson
J. W. Sattom
B. P. Lightner
Easter Services at M E Church Sunday Evening
Easter services will be held at the M E Church Sunday evening with an elaborate program featuring a special song and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Easter Bonnet Bloom Prompts Next Sunday's Parade
Weather favors tree planting as Easter bonnet events loom. Beggs' German Salve and Beggs' Hair Renewer advertise medical and cosmetic aids. Sutton's drug store features Pasch's Sincerity cigars. New Departure Cultivators are promoted with Eagle and John Deere-Sisters at H. Tomemaker's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasch
Eagle
John Deere
H. Tomemaker's
Passenger Train Delayed By Bridge Hazard At Rule
A passenger train ran three hours late this evening due to the need to run around at Atchison as the Rule bridge faced danger from high water.
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Atchison
Rule
Compton Man Says Three Boxes Cure Piles
E E Turner of Compton Missouri reports a seventeen year struggle with piles ending in complete cure after using three boxes of DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. The note also mentions cures for eczema and severe skin diseases and names J W Sutton and B F Lightner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Turner
Compton
DeWitt
J. W. Sutton
B. F. Lightner
Preacher Elder Collins to Speak at Diller Church
Elder F W Collins pastor of Fairbury Christian church and 5th District Missionary Convention president will preach at the Christian church in Diller tomorrow evening and Sunday morning. Rev W H Weaver of Dilleburg Pa extols Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for colds coughs and hoarseness and testifies to its value. Sold by J W Sutton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Collins
Christian Church At
Fairbury
5Th District Missionary Convention
Christian Church
Diller
W. H. Weaver
U. B. Church
Dilleburg
Chamberlain
J. W. Sutton
Fairbury Degree of Honor to Host April 20 Program
The Fairbury Degree of Honor plans an entertainment next Tuesday evening April 20 to reveal order secrets. Invites extended to Diller A O U and D of H lodges. Mrs A Inveen of 720 Henry St Alton Illinois suffered sciatic rheumatism eight months before finding relief with Chamberlains Pain Balm, which she credits with a complete cure. J W Sutton sells 25 and 50 cent sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbury
Diller A. O. U
D. of H
A. Inveen
Henry St
Alton
Chamberlain
J. W. Sutton
Taxes Due and Delinquency Deadlines Notice
All taxes are due October 1 each year. Personal taxes delinquent February 1. Real estate taxes delinquent May 1. Real estate advertised October 8. First Monday in November each year is bold.
Emerson retires from Diller hotel business to leisure living
After nearly fifteen years in Diller, F. H. Emerson retires and moves to James Blakeslee's residence. He will keep a few chickens and tend a garden while enjoying leisure. The Emersons hope to return to hotel work in the future if conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller
F. H. Emerson
Jas
Surprise party for Mr and Mrs Seabolt Senior
About thirty of the couple s friends gathered Tuesday evening for a surprise party honoring Mr and Mrs Seabolt Senior. The event is described as a very pleasant time with warm good wishes.
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Mrs. Seabolt Senior
Jefferson County Court Opens Term at Fairbury
The spring term of district court for Jefferson county convened at Fairbury Monday with Judge C. B. Letton on the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Fairbury
C. B. Letton
DeWitts Little Early Risers Promote Quick Relief
A brisk pitch touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a safe small pill that banishes headache constipation dyspepsia sour stomach and dizziness. The ad lists J. W. Sutton and B. F. Lightner as endorsers.
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DeWitt
J. W. Sutton
B. F. Lightner
Rambler in Europe Lecture At Epworth League Benefit
Dr Huntington delivered a pleasant entertaining talk titled Rambler in Europe before a fair sized audience at the M E church on Monday evening for the Epworth League fundraiser. He praised the subject yet said one evening could not do it full justice.
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Huntington
Europe
M. E. Church
Epworth League
Inventive Americans Lead In Patents and Remedies
Americans hold the majority of patents with nearly 600000 issued worldwide. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy is praised for its relief of stomach cramps. J W Vaughn of Oakton Ky endorses its use in his family and sales are by J W Sutton.
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Chamberain
J. W. Vaugn
Oakton
Chamberlain
J. W. Sutton
Value of the home paper versus the city paper
The writer notes that people justify not subscribing to the Record by citing cheaper city papers. City papers run more outside news but ignore local affairs, marriages, obituaries, and other items of personal interest unless paid for. He argues readers misjudge the home paper's value.
Egg Contest awarded to Mrs Wood for 53 dozen eggs
The event offered a gingham dress as a premium for the lady delivering the most eggs to KE L Loock's store last Saturday. Mrs. Albert Wood won with fifty three dozen eggs. a partial list of contributors and their egg totals follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. L. Loock
Albert Wood
Wood
Henry Fasnacht
J. T. Henrichs
Franzen
John
Siper
Faa
Hor Canes
D. R. Kelley
Wm. Bergmane
Selena
Birth of a Girl Reported for Davis Family
A birth is reported for the Davis family on a Saturday in April 1897, noting the child as a girl born to Mr Og and Mrs Petasis ae Born.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Toonemaker
petasis ae _Born
Mr. Og 2 Aairy Davis
One Minute decides cure claim by Sutton and Lightner
From personal experience the article asserts that One con Cure acts within a minute. J. W. Sutton and B. F. Lightner are named as proponents or endorsers of the remedy. The piece presents a brief testimonial style claim of rapid effectiveness.
Walter Wright Returns to Diller After Nebraskas Visit
Walter Wright of Liberty Nebraska formerly in the barber business here has been visiting Diller friends since last Saturday.
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Walter Wright
Liberty, Nebr
Diller
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Mothers
If you have seen a child in the agony of croup you know the gratitude of mothers who find relief for their little ones as quickly as it is administered. Many homes in this city keep it on hand attributed to J. W. Sutton and B. F. Lightner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Sutton
B. F. Lightner
Ladies' Church General Supper at Loock's Hall Easter Eve
The Ladies of the Christian Church announce a general supper in Loock's Hall on Easter Eve, April 17. All church members are urged to attend and bring a contribution. Supper prices are 10 and 15 cents, everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Christian Church
Loock’s Hall
The
Christian Church
Diller area ad invites visit to Fairbury clothing store
The people of Diller and vicinity are invited through an Axecorp ad to visit the east side of the square in Fairbury to inspect W. G. Abley & Co. stock of men youths and boys clothing hats shoes and furnishing goods. Bass Diller works there and visitors are urged to view the stock and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diller
Axecorp
Fairbury
W. G. Abley & Co
Bass Diller
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Jefferson Co. Record
D. Fanders
Jansen Nursery
Puseh
Sutton’s
B. F. Licutnen
Bristow
Edgar
al Ipane
Ettoile McClay
Maud Jarvis
Ballards
B. F. Liaurxzr
Oruggiat
B. F. Lieurern
F. Liaurgee
Mplies
Orloff
Baek
Dr. Weeks
Mike Iba Mo Curtis
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