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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1899
Page
3
The notice lists publication frequency and mailing instructions for a local paper. It includes subscription rates, ad rates, and policy on discontinuation and arrears, noting delivery from Diller and People’s State Bank area with standard post office classifications.
Friday bought a horse from J. J. Lowe on Wednesday. Elmo Hadley and John Zook drove to Steele City on Monday. John Lamb repaired the public well platform. Prof. Owens the armless wonder appears at the A. O. U. W. picnic in Diller on August 12. Lincoln Neb laundry basket showcased at the east side barber shop. F. G. Starkey has moved to housekeeping in the Trowbridge property in the east part of town.
John Zook was gifted a large new tuba this week to carry the bass section for the Diller band, strengthening the group's low end as they perform.
An advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar provides comfort and relief in the worst coughs and aids cure in early stages, with claims attributed to M. Wright.
Hamilton Clark of Chauncey Georgia says he suffered with itching piles for years before using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. Two boxes completely cured him. Beware of counterfeit products. J W Sutton.
Real estate and loan approval guidance notes emphasize obtaining a bonded abstract for J Monroe Davis from Bonded Abstract First National Bank. The alert cites Fairbury as the location of the cor drop, underscoring the importance of proper title work in property transactions.
A Buffdale Texas principal praises One Minute Dealh Cure after his baby suffered a month of severe cough and catarrhal fever. He claims the remedy relieved symptoms at once and cured the child in a few days, urging others to try it.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Jefferson County will hold an all day meeting on August 16 at Mrs. Whitney's home in Fairbury four blocks north of the Presbyterian church. All unions are requested to send delegates.
An advertisement claims piles are curable with TABELER S BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT. The product is sold by J. W. Sutton at 50 cents per bottle and 75 cents per tube, asserting a guaranteed remedy.
P W Price came back Wednesday from a business trip to Lincoln. Ballard's Snow Liniment offers instant relief for bleeding burns bruises scalds cuts. Price priced at 25 and 50 cents. J W Sutton.
Town sidewalks show better condition than a week ago though some sections still require repair. Banner Salve advertised for skin ailments claims rapid healing from a renowned specialist Mic M Wright.
Mrs Annie M Diller sent a sample of her orchard apples this week described as among the nicest seen this year.
Herbine is advertised as effective for fevers by cleansing the stomach and bowels of bilious humors and expelling impure secretions. Price 50 cents. Publisher J. W. Sutton.
Civil War and Spanish American War era buyers urged to call for special wagon prices. The advertisement notes Diarrhoea relief, citing David Taylor of Wind Ridge Greene Co Pa, who reports rapid relief from Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, advertised as sold by all druggists.
After singing several hymns the congregation at the M E church found no preacher present at the preaching hour last Sunday evening. Rev. H. E. Covell or Ellis, who was to be there, failed to make connections and the congregation dispersed.
An old advertisement claims attractive women stay healthy and use Electric Bitters to regulate stomach liver and kidneys and purify blood. It promises improved nerves eyes skin and complexion and targets run-down invalids, offering the medicine for 50 cents at J W Sutton's drug store.
Fairbury Nebraska Aug 7 The executive committee reports full preparations for a three day street fair to run September 27 28 and 29 with free entertainment and crowd control measures. Nearly 10 000 visitors are expected daily as streets around the square will close to vehicles to accommodate pedestrians.
The program for the A O U W picnic at Diller on August 12 1899 lists events from 9 a.m. band music and welcomes to visiting members to 4 p.m. sports with races tug of war and prizes. Notable speakers include Dr. W T Jeffryes Rev Luther P Ludden and Hon E J Burkett. The day features music by Owl Male Quartette Diner Cornet Band and performances by the Degree of Honor Olive Ballard.
A dancing platform will be set on the grounds for all to enjoy. A check stand at A O U W headquarters will receive packages and dinner baskets for safe keeping. Attend early for the procession and forenoon address and bring filled dinner baskets to avoid hunger. A handsome prize will go to the lodge with the largest member percentage, so all members are urged to register.
Christian Church listing prerecords alternate Lord's Day preaching morning and evening Communion service every Lord's Day morning Sunday school at 10 o'clock each Sunday Y P 55 C H every Sunday evening Prayer meeting Wednesday evenings J H Moors pastor
The Methodist Episcopal Church lists preaching every alternate Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and every Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Epworth prayer meeting Sunday 6:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday 7:30 p.m. Ladies Aid Society every two weeks Thursday afternoon. Pastor T. M. Ransom.
A. F. and A. M. Naphtali Lodge No. 206 meets second and fourth Tuesday evenings in the hall over People's State Bank. Visiting brethren invited. Joshua Robertson W M and W H Diller Sec’y. Naomi Chartee No. 44 O E S meets first and third Tuesday evenings in Masonic hall. Visiting members welcomed.
K of P San Grail Lodge 141 meets the first and third Thursday evenings in the Masonic hall. Visiting Knights cordial invited. M W of A Diller Camp 1668 meets first and third Saturday evenings in the Masonic hall. Visiting brothers in good standing invited.
A. O. U. W. Diller Lodge No. 138 invites visiting brothers to attend meetings held on the second and fourth Saturdays each month in the Masonic hall.
The Degree of Honor unit meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month in the Masonic hall. Visiting members are cordially received.
G A R Nickajack Post No 245 holds meetings on the first and third Saturdays each month at 3 PM in the Masonic hall. Visiting comrades welcomed.
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