This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1897
Page
10
The Jefferson County Record notes stock hogs in demand with Yook and Clark shipping hogs on Wednesday. E. L. Loock made a business trip to Hanover Kansas. The cemetery should be cleaned before Decoration Day. F Lightner, sole agent, offers refunds if not satisfied after using one tile of Dr Fenner medicines.
The Diller Cornet Band will host an ice cream supper and social on Saturday evening May 29 as part of community Independence Day preparations. Townsfolk hear of Beggs remedies and local druggists promote Beggs products amid a flow of general notices and social chatter.
Usual services at the Presbyterian church next Sunday. Morning subject John 6 24. Special service for children in the evening illustrated sermon. All children invited to attend. D. B. McLavertin, Pastor.
Grand Chancellor Gus Norberg and Grand Vice Chancellor Harry Boydeton met with San Grail Lodge on Monday for a school of instruction. They seemed well pleased with the condition of the lodge and the members enjoyed entertaining the grand lodge officers.
Mr. James Rowland of Fairhaven reports his wife suffered rheumatism for 25 years. After a painful episode she used Chamberlain's Pain Balm bought locally and slept within an hour. She now applies it for aches and finds relief. Sizes 25 and Ost sold by J. W. Sutton.
Elmer Grieder suffers fever while local births announce a girl born to Mr and Mrs Ol Fry on May 12. A. L. Tristman trips to Fairbury via Kesterson. Lizzie Henderson of Fairbury visits Venia Kellar. Nellie Amos from Fairbury visits Alta Adams. Promenade and church outing feature four couples from Fairbury in Diller. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers and Witch Hazel Salve promoted for ailments and burns.
An Ohio husband welcomed seven children recently, with one not surviving. The article notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the sure cure for croup and whooping cough, suggesting the father stocked it for his family. Sold by J. W. Sutton, Druggist.
The case of the State v Knoftke for selling liquors in Diller was tried last week in district court. The defendant pleaded guilty and received a 25 day sentence in the county jail.
The Marysville News denounces young men with hats back, long hair, and cigarettes as worthless and unwanted. It argues employers and potential spouses will not accept them, claiming they cannot sustain themselves or be useful to society.
Knights of Pythias district gathering held in Wymore on Tuesday evening with members from Beatrice Barneston and other towns. Grand Chancellor Norberg and Grand Vice Chancellor Boydston instructed in secret work and joined initiations for ranks one and two. Diller boys praise the hospitality and plan another visit.
Mrs. 8. J. Senior and Mrs. W. W. cbag visit Fairbury today. Beggs German Salve marketed as universal remedy. C. W. George and Thos. Nelson attended Masonic lodge at Odell Wednesday evening. One Minute Cough Cure touted for throat and lung troubles. .W. Sutton.
Geo H Townemaker for New Departure riding and walking cultivators. High grade rider priced at 23 and 24 dollars. New Departure items offered for 13 dollars at the post office. Advertisement endorses DeWitts Little Barry Risers, touted for liver and stomach health year round. J W Sutton.
The article notes a bonded abstract from First National Bank in Fairbury and urges its use to aid real estate sales and loan acceptance. It reports May day eleven mortgage reductions in Jefferson county totaling 9 833 30 across farm lands city property and chattels. It also mentions Diller Lodge delegates to the Grand Lodge in Omaha via Lincoln and a carriage accident near Indian Creek causing a broken arm and a toppled carriage with minor injuries.
The village council elected M. Wright as street commissioner for the year and named J. B. Zook and D. R. Kelley to the streets and alleys committee. P. B. Miller and W. W. Waters join the ordinances committee with Zook chairing streets and alleys, to notify owners to repair sidewalks, and to draft yearly expenses and the appropriation ordinance for 1897.
A parishioner’s family hosts a minister who asks for hard boiled eggs. The wife tests his patience with a singable lesson about cooking eggs, joking that one verse yields soft eggs and two verses yield hard. The tale ends with shared laughter and a practical culinary tip.
At a special meeting of the village council last Friday evening D R Kelley was chosen to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of D H Diller.
Plains Georgia merchants Edwards and Parker tout Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best on earth for rheumatism lame back and deep seated muscular pains. Sold by J W Sutton druggist.
Mr and Mrs Jas Grandy wed at Endicott last Saturday and moved to Diller on Monday occupying Jas Bodell's northeast town residence.
Jacob Mitchell of Unionville Pennsylvania endured thirty years of piles before trying De Witts Witch Hazel Salve. The remedy quickly and permanently cured him and is described as equally effective for eczema and all skin affections. J W Sutton.
John Dwyer a commercial agent on the B and M and a respected Knights Templar member was buried Sunday in Beatrice. It was described as the largest funeral ever held in Beatrice.
A 19th century health note explains that placing urine in a bottle and letting it stand reveals sediment indicating kidney problems after 24 hours. It states that urine staining linen proves kidney trouble and that frequent urination or back pain signals kidneys and bladder issues.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for urinary issues including frequent urination and bladder pain. It claims to correct incontinence, ease discomfort after liquor, and offers sample bottle and pamphlet by mail. The offer is presented by Kilmer & Co with a local paper guarantee.
Miss Ida Miller Mr Dan Fry and Miss Lillie Osborn conducted notes. Park Koons and Miss Lizzie Henderson visited this week. John Adams and Adta Adams with their cousin visited last Tuesday. Caesar class halts at chapter seven and plans review next year. Eighth grade district exam last Friday drew only two participants. Arthur Pitts lost a Latin book on the way home last Wednesday evening and asks for its return. Pupils fret over passing exams and personal progress.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.