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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1897
Page
4
A note warns of frost risk during the opera season with performances on September 3rd and 4th. B F Lightner as sole agent promises refunds after customers try one bottle of Dr Feaner’s medicine.
Ike Bechler is in Beatrice this week purchasing a car load of horses to ship eastward.
Fragmentary lines mention Dr Hamperlin of Harbine and a time frame but the rest is unreadable leaving no clear event or outcome to report.
Elm Venter resident E Martindale runs for county superintendent on the fusion ticket. Odell Wave notes time is precious and urges prompt action, citing One Minute Cough Cure as quick relief in urgent cough cases.
If you are in need of spectacles go to Fred Evans the jeweler Diller a He will give you a correct t. Mr and Mrs Geo Bailey of Beatrice spent Sunday in Diller the guests of the latter's sister Mr Geo Pickard
A Mormon missionary was circulating around the northeast outskirts near town in the fore part of this week.
County Clerk Merrell and commissioners examine road and bridge issues on the county line near Gadroe Place. Brace' Bioop Punirise and Biroop Maker assist the digestion and claim to promote new blood flow and life ease. B. F. Lieutyee is named in the note.
Mrs John Trowbridge and her child ren came down Wednesday from Superior to visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Perry Tate and other relatives.
A fragmentary ad copy promotes Li Early Risers as a remedy for dyspepsia constipation headaches and loss of appetite. The text reads like a patent medicine pitch urging readers to try the product for quick comfort.
The transfer this week records Mr. and Mrs. C. W. George ceding residence lots 15 and 16 in block 6 of a Diller addition to Mrs. Jah Hudson, with the latter’s mortgage noted.
Young Mr. Cress, our new merchant, was taken with bilious fever last Saturday and has been very sick in his room at the Commercial hotel. His parents arrived Monday to care for him after a telegram request.
Promote a home telegraphy course with the Edison Telegraph Outfit for beginners. Includes key sounder battery wire and self instruction course. Addresses directives and a quick path to becoming a telegraph operator. Price 1.15.
A quirky column notes births in Beatrice with Charley Riddle family, mentions Charley Evans and Harry Lowe visiting, and J M Condon returning to Kansas City for work at a butter factory. It also touts dubious cures for coughs and consumption and a magical remedy called Kracs Drenpnza Batsaq.
Bert Kionamon a registered pharmacist from Fairbury has been clean for the Diller Drug Co this week.
John Bixler who lived southeast of Diller sold his farm for property in Beatrice and will relocate to that city.
Peter Donza and his wife left Tuesday to travel overland toward Oklahoma and Texas. They expect to be on the road for several weeks. Braggs German Salve offers relief for Seattle Burns Old Sores Tumors and Piles and is advertised for sample at B F Laurents.
Elder Rees of the Christian Church will begin a series of meetings at the Elm Center school house next Monday evening and continue for about two weeks.
Notice to taxpayers that 1896 land taxes became delinquent May 1 1897 and that the delinquent tax list will be published October 2. Taxes should be paid by September 25 to avoid extra charges. A M Davis County Treasurer.
Mr and Mrs E K Loock traveled to Nebraska City last Saturday following a telegram announcing the death of Mrs Loocks uncle Mr Thos Gillis who was buried Sunday He then proceeded to St Joe to purchase a stock of new fall goods for his store.
Overcrowded and poorly ventilated classrooms cause lung and throat trouble. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is recommended for coughs colds and weak lungs. A. C. Freed superintendent Prairie Depot Ohio vouches for its efficacy and urges others to use it. Sold by J W Sutton Druggist.
Dr. Kaupp sustained a fracture of his right arm and other injuries Monday after leaping from a buggy as a usually quiet team of horses bolted. R V Folkes and the doctor had called on Milt Fry and were bound for Harbour when the accident occurred.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a soldier named Milt Fry, described with fever and illness, possibly malaria, amid unclear military context and dates.
Sam Phillips and his wife came back Wednesday evening after visiting relatives in Shenandoah Iowa.
Mrs Jas Condon travels to Omaha to help her husband choose a new home as they prepare to relocate soon after their public sale on the 15th.
Josh Robinson dislocated his left shoulder Tuesday after falling from a straw pile while threshing. The injury was reduced on site and his family says he will wear a sling for a week or two.
At Fair bury on September 8 entries include Meron Robinson Bros Dryden Queer of Beatrice Amerigo Senor Bea trice Orr Belleville Abdul Pasty Hazel Tier Christine Dr W B Smith Pelegpis Robt Brace Reynolds Bra Mol Wm Robinson George Lauren Bonnie Blink Lucinda and others. The 300 trot entries close September 4 leaving many horses unnamed. Running races each day are expected to be well filled.
Excursion timetable announces Moonlight Picnic at Fairbury Lodge 85 on Sept 10 with programs at Sid Curtis residence 34 miles east, invites A U W lodges Steele City Rock Creek Diller and county friends. Tickets from Fairbury 25 cents Steele City 50 Rock Creek 25 Diller 50 with special trains for officers and brass collars.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Qacar Freet acquiring eight pheasants at a local market. Details of seller, price, and location are unreadable in the fragment.
A historical ad promotes Escus Hare Reaswer as a patent medicine that claims to regrow hair on bald heads and produce bright hair. It urges readers to choose it over substitutes and notes B. F. LicuTyse as the seller or publisher.
Fairchilds sorghum syrup factory began operations and will cultivate about 125 acres of their own cane and some for other parties.
Real estate professionals urged to obtain a bonded abstract from J Monroe Davis Bonded Abstract for First National Bank Fairbury Nebraska to smooth loan approvals and sales. The notice highlights reliability and alignment with local lending standards.
It saves the croupy children Staview Virginia sale notice advertises Chamberlain's Cough Syrup in 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by J W Sutton Druggist Ketram Curren notes many parents say their children would have died without the remedy highlighting its praised effectiveness and wide reach.
J P Lowe completed a new sidewalk in front of Mrs. Goodge’s residence which he occupies and residents can pass safely. He cautions about the dilapidated structure near the adjoining Bishop property where a walk should be, risking injury.
The State Journal Printing Company wins the contract to print the Modern Woodmen of America's official organ, moving production from Springfiard, Illinois to Lincoln. The edition will total 268,000 copies, require seventeen tons of paper per issue, and involve a three day press run with a train load of supplies. Twenty five mailing clerks will process papers for three days monthly, with postage boosting Lincoln post office receipts by about four to four and a half thousand dollars yearly. This marks the first time the paper is printed outside Illinois.
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