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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1899
Page
12
Friday notes report farmers through with corn picking. A. O. U. W. to elect new officers tomorrow. Light snow Sunday. warm November in Nebraska record. Local visits include D. R. Kelley with daughter Olive Reitzel. Ads tout DeWitts remedies and Cole’s Heaters. J. W. Sutton promotes Witch Hazel Salve and cautions against counterfeits.
Thos. Nelson arrived back Wednesday after buying a bill of goods in Kansas City for his hardware and furniture store.
The article notes many have lost confidence and health after being told kidney disease is incurable. It cites Foley's Kidney Cure as a guaranteed remedy recommended by M. Wright. Also mentions the president's message to Congress sent Monday, presented to readers this week in supplement form.
Hoarseness sufferers hear of success from Hutton Indiana resident Ber Ingerson who claims months of whispering ceased after a single battle with Foley's Honey and Tar. M Wright notes its popularity among speakers and singers.
Frank Arkram of Steele City was robbed of $6.15 by unknown assailants while driving home from Fairbury. A Tecumseh man faced a $10 fine for attempting to harm his wife and was jailed for lack of funds. his wife later earned money washing to secure his release. Also noted is a local death of Bessie Hethphill aged 26 from chick fever and a funeral at Beatrice.
A car load of extra good horses were shipped east by buyers. Misses Gertrude and Lottie Loock visited relatives in Superior and returned Sunday. Pias For Satz lists Poland-China pigs for sale. Onoke Lottman, southeast of Diller, is very sick with typhoid malaria fever. Connie Clausson visited relatives and returned with Mr and Mrs Geo Galbreth. TABLER'S BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT advertised for piles at 50 cents.
A full report outlines nomination and election expenses of county candidates from the last election and the money received and disbursed by Republican and Fusion central committees. Also includes ads for Ballard's Horehound Syrup and White's Cream Vermifuge with prices and seller J W Sutton.
Modern Woodman list shows Silas Diller as Chief, J Smith Diller as Banker, W Se Ay as Ex Banker, Genevae Sentry Chas Carr as Watchman, Alex Bell as 3 year Manager. Church fair to serve supper on Saturday December 9 1800. Community urged to attend and enjoy.
Fragmentary text mentions a Lisbon event and a seven to something score or count. Details are unreadable. core names and context cannot be confirmed.
Eugene Leaper was found of unsound mind and taken to the asylum after fearing he might harm others during fits of dementia. He sought treatment, was granted a doctor, and appeared before a court before deputy sheriff E R Henderson transported him Friday. His condition traces to a decade of mental decline following his father’s death and a traumatic incident in their yard. He expressed fear of harming others and of harming himself, and was described as a strong man capable of heavy work and hardships.
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