THE FALLS CITY TRIBUNE.
CONSOLIDATED WITH THE HUMBOLDT ENTERPRISE , JUNE 23 , 1905.
I ' Vol. II FALLS CITY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY , NOVEMBER 10 , 1905. Whole No. 96
Will Charge Interest.
County Treasurer Xook says
that interest will be charged on
personal taxes after December 1st
in accordance with the law. The
law is very plain on this subject
kU and the treasurer proposes to
obey it to the letter.
Stella MalT Killed.
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The body of Newton Hedge
who was killed in an accident at
l > Colorado Springs was brought to
Stella where the funeral was held
Monday. Mr. Hedge had lived
near Stella for a long time , but
two years ago removed to Cole
rado. Tie was well and favorably
known to many people through
out this county.
Railway Meeting.
A meeting of the Nebraska incorporators -
corporators of the Falls City , Syc
amore Springs , Sabetha & South
western Ry. Co. , was held at the
council rooms in this city on last
Saturday afternoon. At that
time the officers and directors
were selected and on Monday a
similar meeting w a s held at
Sycamore Springs and at this
latter meeting the formal election
of officers and directors took
place. The result of the election
was as follows : President , Joseph
H. Miles , Falls City ; first vice
president for Nebraska , Edwin S.
Towle ; first vice president for
Kansas , E. V. Kauffman. Sa
betha ; treasurer for Kansas , Roy
Hcsscltine , Sabetha ; treasurer
for Nebraska , W. E. Dorrington ,
Falls City ; secretary for Ne
braska , E. H. Towle , Falls City ;
secretary for Kansas , A. J. Col
lins , Sabetha ; chief ' engineer ,
Geo. L. Campen , Lincoln ; attor
ney , W. A. S. Bird , Topcka.
The directors for Kansas are :
Chas. McGuire , Hamlin ; Jacob
Lichty , Merrill ; J. T. Slusher ,
Bern ; E. V. Kauffman , Sabetha ;
Roy Hesseltine , Sabetha ; Dr. II.
Reding , Sabetha ; A. J. Collins ,
Sabetha ; W. A. S. Bird. Topeka.
The lirectors for Nebraska are :
J. IL Miles , E. S. Towle , Samuel
Walil , W. E. Dorrington , W. H.
Crook , Samuel Kimmel and Al
bert Maust , all of this city.
The contract for the survey
was awarded to the county sur
veyor of Shawnee county , Kan. ,
and it is expected that work on
j this survey will begin within the
next thirty days.
The promoters are meeting
with splendid success in the pre
liminary work of securing a right
of way. Many who own land
along the proposed roueeare will
ing to give the right of way and
when the road is built a station
will be built at Sycamore Springs
and another about halfway be
tween the springs and this city
probably in the neighborhood oi
the McGuire farm.
Every indication points to the
early building of this road and il
is gratifying to know that the
promoters are meeting with sub
stantial encouragement.
Sorosis Club Meets.
The Sorosis club met with Mrs
T. J. Gist on Wednesday after
noon. Sixteen members respond
cd to roll call. During a busi
ness session , the club decided t <
extend an invitation to Mrs
Southwick , of Boston , f o r ai
evening's entertainment. Mrs
Southwick will be remembered a
the lady from the Emerson schoo
of oratory who read here tw <
years ago. The afternoons pro
gramme consisted of interestinj
papers on the following subjects
The Life of John Paul Jones , b ;
Mrs. Fast ; Civil Service by Mrs
P. H. Jussen ; and Municipal Re
form , by Mrs. Geo. Jennings
Mrs. Gist played two fine instru
. mental selections at the close o
[ 4 ? an unusually pleasant afternoon
Dainty refreshments were served
Tbe Election
The election on last Tuesday
resulted in a complete victory
for the republican state ticket.
Judge Letton won by a plurality
of about 17,000 and V. G. Ly-
ford and Fred Abbott were
elected regents of the university
by about the same figures ,
Judge Lelton gained over Judge
Barnes two years ago and the
result in general is very satis
factory to the republicans Mr.
Lyford one of the newly elected
regents resides it this city and
since the election has b en kept
busy accepting the congratula
tions of his friends , The cam
paign throughout the state was
marked by considerable apathy
and a big republican victory was
certain fro n the start.
But in Richardson county
there is a different story to tell.
It was a complete democratic
landslide , The campaign was
conducted quietly but how well
the work was done is told by the
figures in the accompanying
tabulated statement of the vote.
While it was admitted by the
republicans that in some in
tances the contest would be
very close but few were pre
pared for the avalanche that
came.
The entire democratic ticket
was elected with the exception
of the coroner. The democratic
leaders are much elated but are
appropriating credit that does
not belong to themselves. A
close study of the figures show
that they had abundant valuable
assistance from the outside.
Concerning these things , it is
not necessary to go intodetails.
Those familiar with the politi
cal situation can figure it out
for themselves.
The day passed very quietly
in Falls City. The vote was
about tnormal and nothing oi
interest occurred until the be
f ginning of the count in the eve
ning. Then the handwriting
soon appeared on the wall in
big lurid letters. A straight
ballot wis a curiousity : md men
seemed to have studied ways
and means by Avhich they might
cut their ballots into all kinds
of fantastic shapes. Temporary
ary republican headquarters
were opened at the telephone
office and Supt , Crocker presid
ed at the phone breaking the
news as gently as its nature
would permit Democratic
headquarters were at the law
office of Edwin Falloon and
there Mr. Falloon , Clarence
GHespie , DaveBrannin and W.
S. Ley da held open house and
congratulated the successful
candidates as they chopped in
from time to time. By mid
night the result was pretty gen-
erMly known and the crowds at
the headquarters and the poll
ing places disiippearcd and the
next morning the sun came up
as usual and the old world mov
ed in the same old way and an
other election had became his-
lury.
Falls City Flour.
A house to house canvas of
Falls City is being made by
agents selling the Gold Medal
Hour which is manufactured at
Mmneapoles , Minn. While
these agents have not been
guilty of misrepresentation ,
some Falls City housewives have
bought the flour under the im
pression that it is the product
of the Falls City mill. This is
a mistake that should be care
fully guarded against. The
brands made at our home mill
are Magnolia. Sunflour and
Crown and purchasers of flour
should see that they get one of
these three brands , This is the
only way to build up the mill
and the building up of the mill
means a great deal to the town.
In all other instances where it
is possible to buy home made
goods. similar precautions
should be taken.
J. S. Lord came down from
Salem on Friday last.
Died.
J. G. Schmidt died at his home
in Arago last Sunday at the age
of 77 years.
The deceased was born in Sax
ony , Germany , and came to New
York in 1854. In 1855 he emi
grated to Nebraska and located
in this county. T h u s Mr.
Schmidt became one of the pioneers
neers in a new country , and dur
ing the years of his long residence
here had made many friends to
whom his death has brought
genuine sorrow. He is survived
by five children , Mrs. I. N. Lyon ,
of this city , Geo. Schmidt and
Mrs. Geo. Fisher of Arago , Henn
Schmidt of Rule and Fred
Schmidt of Omaha-
The funeral was held on Tues
day and there were many present
to pay their last respects to thcii
old friend and neighbor.
Friends in Council.
I The members of the Friends it
Council chartered a hack las
Friday eve and drove to Vcrdoi
where they were entertained ty
Gertrude Lum. The followinj
interesting program claimed thei
attention :
j Roll call Quotations f no n
I Bryant or Irving.
I Sketch of Bryant , Grace Saylo
1 Thanatopsis , Jessie Barry.
Irving's place in Literature
Gertrude Lum.
Reading from sketch book
Miss Miller.
After the program refresh
ments were served by the hostes
and were enjoyed by all.
\
Initiation.
The local camp , number 610
Knights & Ladies of Security
held a most enjoyable mcetini
last Thursday evening , whei
fifteen members were taken int
this camp. A well rendered pro
gram and a splendidly servei
supper helped make the evcninj
one of pleasure.
S. L. Ryan of Hiawatha wa
looking after business interest
in this city on Saturday.
Married
A beautiful home wedding
occurred at the elegant resi
dence of Mr. and Mrs.George W.
Holland 100 Fulton street on
Wednesday evening , November
8th when their daughter Miss
Edna became the bride ot Mr.
Kay DePutron of Lincoln.
The ceremony was performed
by Kcv. S. W. Griffin of the
First Presbyterian church , the
impressive ring ceremony being
used The handsome home of
the brides parents had been pro
fusely decorated for the occa
sion. Nothing more exquisite
ly simple and artistic could be
imagined than the interming
ling of the greens and feathery
white blossoms which decorated
the reception hall and parlor.
The rear parlor was fe-tive
with the golden browns , yellow
and crimson of the autumn
leaves tinted and painted by
natures own artist. The dining
room was in deep red , carna
tions and sinilax being used.
Promptly at ei ht o'clock , the
ever beautiful wndding march
w a K played by Mrs. Frank
Schiableand as the soft sweet
strains filled the flower scented
rooms the bridal party entered.
The bride was exceedingly
beautiful in an exquisite gown of
embroidered net over white silk.
She carried a shower boquet of
brides ro-es and lilies of the
, 'alley. The maid of honor.
VtisB Mildred Holland , sister of
he bride , looked very sweet
uul girlish in soft white silk
organdie and carrying pink
uses. The groom was attend
ed by his-brotlier. Mr. Dan De-
? utron of Lincoln.
The Misses Minnie Jussen ,
M a b 1 e DePutron , Elizabeth
leacock , Garrie Slocum , Sara
Hutchins and Kate Heacock ,
nembers of Phi Beta Phi , of
which sorority the bride is also
a member , were charm ing , gown
ed in white swiss mull with
trimming , of lace prcceeded the
bridal party down the spacious
stairway carrying broad white
ibbons which formed an aisle
through which the bridal party
passed to the parlor where un >
der a grill covered with fern-i
and snowy white chrysanthe
mums the ceremony was per
formed. After congratulations
by seventy five relatives and
intimate friends , all were
ushered into the dining roon
and treated to a most bountiful
and delicious wedding supper
The Misses Nelle Cain and Nelli
Snycler served fruice during tin
evening. As the guests depart
ed the bride threw her boque
to the group of girls and Mis1
Nelle Cain was the fortunati
capturer of the coveted prize
The happy couple were the re
cipients of many handsome an <
costly gifts from loving friend
expressive of the hope thai
"loves bright sunshine" maj
forever gleam along life's path
way , that perfect peace ma ;
linger at their threshold am
that health and wealth ma ;
crown and make happy thei
lives. Mr. and Mrs. DePntroi
will be at home to their friendi
in Lincoln , Nebr. , after Decem
ber 1st. The wedding guest !
from out of town were Mr. an <
Mrs , DePutron , Mabe ( DePutroi
Miss Stewart , MissO'Ililey , Mr
McAlpine , Dan DePutron o
Lincoln , Mrs. D. II. Emery , Mr
and Mrs. Edwin Emery of OI
tuimva Iowa , Miss Sedgwick o ;
York , Miss Stettler of Pawue
City , Misses Eva and EnaCoop
er and 0. A. Cooper of Hum
boldt.
T , J. Oliver of Barada wa
shaking hands with Falls Cit
people last Saturday.
W. M. Tracy came up from
White Cloud last Wednesday.
G. C. Wood of Stella spent a
portion of the week in this city.
A. Graham spent a portion of
this week with friends in Lin
coln.
Mrs. Charley.llanks has a sis
ter visiting her from Washing
ton , D. C.
Daniel Sarvis of Stella was
visiting Falls City friends during
the week.
Mr. Norton of Colorado
Springs is expected here the last
of the week.
F. W. Ilerbstcr drew a set of
dishes with the coupons given itt
the Vigor packages.
Levi R. Chancy of Stella was a
business visitor in this city the
first of the week.
O. A. Cooper of Iluinboldt came
down Wednesday to view the re
mains of the republican wreck.
Ed Milton and wife left Wed-
c's'day for St Joseph' where they
vill visit with their daughter.
Mesdames Bacon and Morris
f Dawson are the guests of Mr.
ml Mrs. Xook in this city.
EV. . Kauffman of Sycamore
springs was a gtieat at the Union
louse on Saturday last.
Fritz Wcise and 'wife were
ailed away by the death of his . . "I
irother the fore part of the week.
J. F. Shubcrt and wife came
lown from Shubcrt Saturday and
/isited with friends in this city.
Katherinc Heacock came home
rom t.'ie university at Lincoln
.o attend thd Holland-DePutron
vedding.
The Music. Department of the
uadics club will'iheet ne'xt Tuca-
: lay afternoon with Mrs. John
Oswald.
Mrs. David Abbott returned to
Omaha Thursday after visiting
, vith relatives in Falls City for
two weeks.
Blanche Stiunbo arrived the
irst of the week from New York
ind is visiting her bister , Mrs.
B. Nicholson.
Mr. Youngman and family
i a v e moved to Hutnboldt , he
laving accepted a position in the
Iluinboldt mill.
R. R. Shelly came up from
Preston on Monday and saw
"Two Merry Tramps" as pre
sented at the Gchling.
The Christian Endeavor society
of the Christian hhurch gave one
of their excellent teas at Un
church on Thursday evening.
The Young Ladies Kensington
club of the Presbyterian church
met on Friday evening with Floy
McMillan and a very pleasant
evening was enjoyed. The lun
cheon served by the hostess was
perfection itself.
Bessie Ileacock entertained a
number of her friends on Friday
afternoon of last week , compli
mentary to Edna Holland. The
"at home" was one of the most
pleasant social affairs of the
season , Miss Bessie being an ex
cellent hostess.
E. . . James
.E. has opened up a
flour and feed.s pre in the Stump
building. He will also handle
poultry , butter * 'and eggs , for
which he pays the highest market
price. Read his ad in another
column and call and see him.
The unusual amount of rain
has retarded corn husking and
the amount cribed at this time is
not large. While "the crop is
above the average for several
years past , we believe the yield
has been over estimated.
