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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription terms for mail delivery via post office second class rates. One year in advance costs $1.00, two months in advance, and three months in advance prices are noted. Advertising is 5 cents per line per insertion and business notices remain until ordered out.
The report notes 8 below zero in the morning. Mrs Christie Thompson and Mrs Erva Clark conducted business in Fairbury last Saturday. A dentist Dr H C Brock from Fairbury will be in Diller on February 14 and 18 at De Kaupp's office.
The February term bar docket lists 259 cases in Gage County District Court with 104 low, 144 equity, and 11 criminal matters.
Thos Nelson, a B and M passenger, traveled to Reynolds last evening to introduce a new style gasoline arc lamp for which he held the agency.
Odell village authorities issue a vaccination order as a precaution after a few residents were exposed to smallpox. The measure targets preventing spread and protects the public health.
Physicians advise hot applications between the shoulder blades for quick relief from grip. They say the treatment helps break the cold but prevents pneumonia by improving circulation and easing chest discomfort.
A ten year old boy at Cherokee attempted to board a moving train and lost both legs. While the doctor dressed his stumps the boy asked if he would avoid going to school now.
Last week announced services for next Sunday are canceled with no services this week. Next Sunday the 17th Mrs Isham will preach at 11 a.m. and Dr Lowe of Odell will preach in the evening.
A man in financial distress bought ingredients including ten pounds, bay rum and ammonia and bottled a brown liquid sold as a hair restorer for 81 a bottle. He profited little and faced consequences after testimonials from others who believed the claims.
Segative Bromo Quinine tablets claim a one day cure for cold symptoms with a no cure no pay offer. The ad cites relief from cough fever and runny nose and promotes a quick return to daily activity.
Mr and Mrs George Clark began a local enterprise in Bell Plaine Iowa on Sunday following a telegram warning that Mrs Clark's mother might not survive. The message indicated serious illness and prompted the family to act promptly.
A license was issued this week by county Judge Bourne of Beatrice for the marriage of John A. Davis of near the city and Christiana Ella Berry. The notice also urges bringing horses for dental care in preparation for spring work by J.B. Lownon, veterinary surgeon.
Notice of sale offering three horses at a farm three miles south and one mile east of Diller. Prospective buyers invited to view before the stock is gone. Martruew Hakrr signs the notice.
The 1900 Nebraska population exceeds thirty seven times the 1860 figure, the first census year in which the state’s population is recorded.
Nebraska has 27 cities over 2 000 inhabitants. Seventeen stay under 5 000, seven between 5 000 and 10 000, and three exceed 25 000. The state area is about 76 840 square miles with a density of 18.8 per square mile in 1890 and 13.9 in 1900.
Elihu Webster of Comanche county, a heavily pursued man, is under bond on a felony charge, attacked by creditors, summoned to bankruptcy court, and defending a divorce suit. He remains a focal figure amid mounting legal and financial pressures.
Mrs. Annie Ommen of the Denver farm 14 miles north and 4 west of Diller will hold a public sale of her stock and farm implements on the 15th starting at 10 o clock. J B Wright will cry the sale and a free lunch will be served at noon.
Thousands crowd the Kansas border driven by a rush to the promised land in Oklahoma. Kiowa and Comanche reservations will open for settlement soon. The open territory lies in the Wichita mountains mineral belt with about 12 000 mining claims and 8 000 tree home claims.
A late winter storm brought a heavy snowfall that trapped the east iron passenger train No. 18 at Alma until after 7 p.m. due to track clearing by a snow plow from Wymore. Moderate weather followed midweek, but new snow fell last night and today leaving sparse road sections and improving sleighing conditions only marginally.
The 11 year old son of Millard Thompson near Harbine is reported in critical condition with lung injuries. Medical staff describe the case as serious and ongoing as of the latest census-era report.
A traveling evangelist posted a "Prepare to meet your God" sign on a farmer’s gate and days later found a new note reading "Prepare to Meet Your God if You Leave This Gate Open." The farmer used the religious card to deter trespassers.
The eighteenth ballot in the Nebraska legislature showed figures for multiple candidates led by D. E. Thompson with 34 votes and Ransom with 36. Other named contenders included Meiklejohn 29 Hinshas 13 Hitchcock 22 Corrie 22 and Allen 55.
In Lyndon Kansas residents describe a winter pastime where a victim must balance a nickel on the forehead and drop it into a funnel held inside the waistband while others pour cold water through the funnel. Laughter erupts as the prank unfolds amid the crowd’s cheers.
District 70 reports from Diller schools covering February 1, 1901. ULGH School Department lists 41 enrolled, 36 average attendance, 6 visitors, with named pupils never absent. Intermediate Department notes 49 enrolled, 3 left, 17 not absent, listing students. Primary Department shows 66 enrolled, 55 average, 24 tardies, 1 visitor, with pupils neither absent nor tardy and those tardy but not absent. Principal is W Eaton. Intermediate and Primary sections credited to ious Weer and Liz DrVonz respectively.
We make dates for Auctioneer J. B. Wright at this office and print as fine a sale bill as anybody. If you are going to make a sale call and see us.
Visiting brethren invited to meet with the lodge and Masonic hall groups. Orde r Eastern Star and W O W announce regular meetings on the first and third Wednesdays and monthly gatherings with visiting members welcome.
The Nickajack Post announces meetings on the first and third Saturdays at 7 o clock P M in the Masonic hall. Visiting comrades are welcomed. The Relief Corps No 60 also lists its meeting times and location.
Presbyterian Church listing shows Sunday school at 10:00 with evening services and midweek meetings. Pastor J. Lookuarr leads the congregation with prayer and meditation sessions.
A fragmented note lists Ler Street St Ler preaching times. It mentions an Episcopalian church service at 11 o clock and notes Sundays. The text is garbled but indicates religious observance and weekly gatherings.
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