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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1899
Page
8
Classified style notices promote Rocky Mountain Tea as a baby medicine and health tonic for infants, plus eye glasses and eye tests by Dr. Sloss, bonded abstract services by J. Monroe Davis, and local ads for WRIGHT Kidney Cure. Exposition closure noted for Greater America Exposition in Omaha.
John W. Hayworth announces a public sale at S Clark's farm 13 miles east of town next Friday afternoon the 10th. Boss Wright acts as auctioneer. Hayworth plans moving to Omaha and has shipped goods there. all items listed will be sold without reserve.
A periodical ad touts Electric Bitters as the cure for weak health causing pimples and a wretched complexion. It claims to purify the blood and improve nerves eyes and skin, targeting women who are run-down. Available at J. W. Sutton’s drug store for 50 cents.
The Burlington Route offers six cash prizes for the six best photographs of Neb raska and Kansas farm scenes. Prizes include 420.00, 10.00 and four at 500 each. Entries close November 30 1899. Omaha agent J Planets notes no size or finish limits.
Monthly report for Diller Schools Intermediate Department for the month ending October 27 1899 shows 43 enrolled, average daily attendance 37, 27 tardies, 6 visitors. List of non-absent non-tardy students includes Jessie Gillett Elsie Tinstman Karl Pearce Russell Bodell Clinton Trustman Eunice Lightner Charles Diller Lucile Miller Elsie Lamb Minnie Price LaForest Raymond Clarance Eaton. Those not absent but tardy include Lottie Loock Homer Fields Bertha Mills Ethel Jeffryes Barton Williams Gertrude Loock Mary Catlin teacher.
Primary Department totals show 15 enrolled, average daily attendance 13, 2 tardiness, 7 visitors. Named on time include Kiva Witty Leon Jeffryes Freddie Diller Volney Raymond Edna Williams Maude Davis Daisy Lamb Forest Trustman Horace Green Leona Raymond Kenneth Fouts Rex Green Fern Raymond Sylvia Miller Henry Fouts Maude Townemaker Ethel Zook Earl Zook Littie DeVore and teacher. Dist No.93 notes month ending October 26 1899 and lists top monthly exam performers Amy Abbott Ethel Wrigley Daisy Loxnon and teacher.
The next union missionary meeting will be held at Mrs C G C W Simon's on Saturday November 11 with the topic South America. Hon S M Bailey fusion candidate for county treasurer canvassed for votes yesterday in this area. Also notes DeWitts Little Early Risers liver pills advertise for constipation and bowel trouble. J W Sutton.
Former Nebraska territorial governor Alvin Saunders who served under Lincoln died at his home in Omaha Wednesday morning at the age of 85. Saunders had been a prominent civic and political figure in the region for decades.
A guided tourist sleeper offer to California on the Burlington Route promises scenic views and comfort at lower cost. Departs from Omaha St Joseph Lincoln and Hastings each Thursday with arrivals in San Francisco Sunday and Los Angeles Monday after stops at Denver and Salt Lake City. Contact J Francis Apr Gen Passenger Agent Omaha Neb for details.
Mrs J M Price hosted a social event at her city home for Miss Lillie M Osborne on October 30 1899. About fifty guests enjoyed charades and music before refreshments. Reverend Lockhart presented a ring and guests noted gifts including a rocker lamp silk handkerchief knife bracelet and more from relatives and friends.
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