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THE FALLS CITY " TRIBUNE.
Vol. IV FALLS CITY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY , MARCH 29 , 1907. Whole No. 167
Commercial Club Meet
Pursuant to a call that was
made last week a few of our en
terprising business men gath
ered at the city hall last Mon
day evening. In the absence ol
the president , Vice President
Louie "VVirth called the meeting"
to order and II. C. Davis was
chosen secretary.
It was discovered that accord ,
ing to the by-laws of that organ
ization that as an organization
it had become defunct for non
payment of dues. Plans were
discussed for reorganization
upon a different plan. Various
suggestions were made as to the
best mode of procedure along
this line , some suggesting a
corporation issuing 'shares to
the members and incorporating
under the laws of Nebraska.
W. A. Greenwald suggested this
plan to have the preference at
the annual state meeting of the
commercial club which met at
Lincoln a short time ngo. Var
ious methods were also discussed
drawing attention to this city
as a trading point and for the
attraction of factories that were
looking for a location. Several
enterprises of the latter class
have been in correspondence
with parties in this city and
were referred to the club for
their consideration.
W. A. Greenwald , treasurer
ol the clubvmade his report
which showed a balance in the
general fund of $4.46 and in the
fund for good roads $97.50 ,
which report was audited and
accepted. A motion was made
that the pledge of $15.00 to the
Farmers institute be paid as
three premiums at their Decem
ber meeting. Motion was car
ried.
ried.Mr.
Mr. Greenwald , who repre
sented this club at the state
meeting of the commercial club ,
reviewed the methods of differ
ent towns throughout the state
in working for the betterment
and upbuilding of their commu
nity. Fremont seemed to be at
the head of the list and while
others were nappjng simply
went out and secured enterprises
to locate in their midst. Their
secretary was given full power
to act for the club without the
necessity of calling a meeting.
This officer appeared to be a
rustler and during the past two
years has accomplished a won
derful work for the town.
Nebraska City has incorpo.
rated their club and are doing
business as a- stock company
concern. If an institution looks
good .to them they find the re.
quirements that are made tc
locate the same and always
have the fund at hand ready tc
meet them if the plan is a leasi.
ble one.
The Wymore club appears tc
have adopted a most novel plar
which they claim as having the
desired effect. One day of eacl
week is devoted to visiting
among the farmers in that com
munity. The business men se
cure carriages , 'phone to certair
farmer arranging for a numbei
of them to dine with him tha
day. Their route for that daj
has been previously advertisec
and they simply make a housi
to house visit with every iarme :
along that route. A few mo
ments is spent at each place ii
a social way , thus becominj
better acquainted among eacl
other and creating a more neigh
borly feeling.
\Ve were sorr.y to see that si
little interest was taken for tlv
advancement of our home towi
as was evidenced by the fe\
members that were in attend
ance at the meeting on Monda ;
evening. The fact still remain-
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hat a move must be made , and
hat soon. Falls City is fast
osinrr her reputation for push
vhich she held for so many
years and unless a united effort
upon the part of all interested
s soon made she will gain an
unenviable reputation number-
ng herseli'among ' the slow ones.
? here are numerous factories
veil adapted to this country
vhich could be secured with
ittle effort and we sit idly by
vhile our neighbors offer them
nducements for them to locate.
A.nd in regard to the latter
actor , Falls City has come to
he point where it could well
be supported by the farming
community and unless she wakes
up , takes on a wide awake ap
pearance and offer some induce
nent for the hiring of labor she
vill find herself crossed off the
ist of industrial communities ,
f there was no material in and
iround this city then might we
jit down and bemoan the fact
hat we were not so fortunate
is our neighbors who enjoy
prosperity , growth and happi
ness. Unless we so offer induce
ments to the labor fqld , Falls
Jity will have reached its limit
f growth.
it is not from the lack of
material or of good citizens
hat we have not these indus-
: ries , simply that we have not
overcome that drowsy feeling
caused from long inactivity ,
very body wake up and push ,
do your share and see the re
sults. Give the commercial
club your aid. make it a factor
of importance and see how
much more you will enjoy life
ind Falls City.
Married.
At the home ot Mr. and Mrs.
J. J. Culley , four and one half
niles from town , a pretty wed
ding took place , the contracting
parties were Miss Carrie Shipley
a niece of Mr. and Mrs. Culley ,
andi Mr. Henry Bergquist. of
lerndon Kansas , on Tuesday ,
March 20 , 1907.
The decorations were beautiful
consisting of ferns and cream
oses. The bridal party entered
the room at high noon and took
their places under the Wedding
Bells , while Rev. W. T. Cline
officiated and pronounced the
words which made them hus
band and wife. The groom was
dressed in black while the bride
was attired in white. A .sump
tuous dinner was served , A
few of the'friends of the family
were present. A number of
valuable presents were received.
These young people have both
been students for some time at
Union College , Lincoln , Nebr. ,
and the bride is a graduate
nurse. 1
Mr/ and Mrs. Culley gave a
reception for the happy couple
on Tuesday evening which was
largely attended.
The groom has a home pre
pared for his bride at Herndon
Kansas where they will depar
in a few days.
Cora Barnard and Andrev
C. Sharp , both of Humboldt
were united in marriage at tha
place on Wednesday of this
week by the Rev. Bert Wilson
A host of friends extend sincen
f
congratulations.
.
Perform Operation.
A very trying and serious oper
ation was performed upon Mrs
Lawrence Wheeler Monday even
ing by Dr. Finlev of Omaha am
Dr. W. Boose of this city , assistec
by Drs. Houston and Wolfe. Sh
stoo'd the ordeal nicely and it i
thought that she will soon be up
Keith McMillan was down fron
Auburn Thursday.
MR. TAXPAYER
The Falls City News is anxious for the two candidates for
uayor to write a platform for the two parties they represent. Now
n answer to this I will say that tile good people of this city don't
are any thing for a platform , but they arc interested in what the
andtdates will accomplish for the city if elected. I will say that
am heartily in favor of the majority rule and that in next week's
ssue in our city papers , no difference whether Mr. Lichty or myself
be elected Tuesday ; the improvements needed will remain the same ,
o I will outline the improvements that arc absolutely necessary for
he advancement of our city ; together with my reasons for the
ame , and then the people themselves can be the judge as to whether
or not they want these improvements. The shut down at the plant
his week , goes to prove that what I have been telling'the people ,
about being in need of another engine and dynamo is true , and
uitil we have them , you may expect trouble. The patrons of the
plant are entitled to protection and will have'it very soon , no differ
ence whether Mr. Lichty or myself is elected. I positively know
hat Mr. Lichty is interested in the general prosperity and upbi ild-
ng of Falls City as much so as myself or any other good citizen ,
ind if he is elected I1 will gladly give him the benefit of what I have
earned this year , and do everything within my power to bring
about the improvements needed , and make his administration one of
he most successful in the history ot our city.
The only difference between Mr. Lichty's platform and mine is
iccnse or no license , he honestly believes the town would be better
off without saloons , while on the other hand , I just as honestly bc-
ievo , that so long as our saloons are run as they have been during
he past three or four years , they are a credit to what the good people
ple of this community would have to contend with in case they were
closed.
I wish to thank the voters of this city for the good treatment I
received at their hands last spring1 ; also for the loyal support they
lave given this administration , anil I assure you that if I am reelected -
elected I am in a position to do much more for you and our city
this year than I have done during the past.
In conclusion I wish to slate to the voters of our city , that I am
now busy with my school work and will be until after election , and
cannot find time to call on you in person , but remember your sup
port will be appreciated ; and if elected I will be your humble sery-
ant. I don't know of anything more that I could add at this time
that would be of interest to you , so I now commit myself to your
care and keeping believing that you will treat me right April 2nd ,
and whatever your decision may be on that day , I will gladly ac
cept , knowing that you voted as you thought best , a privilege that
should be extended to every American citizen.
With kindest regards and best wishes to all , I beg to remain
your candidate for mayor , G. M. BAKKKTT.
Teachers' Association.
The Richardson County As
sociation met Friday and Satur
day , the 22 and 23 , 1907. The
meeting was well attended more
teachers being present than at
any previous meeting of the As
sociation. Those who were
placed on the programme came
with papers well preparedthough
the papers of the state last sum
mer had much to say about old
Richardson. We thing very few
of the counties can make a better
showing than the 'teachers of
this county. They are prompt
and willing to respond to any
just call made upon them , I wish
to thank the teachers for the
part they took in making of these
meetings a success. When we
all pull tpgether we can make a
success of any educational' enter
prise. f
The programme was carried
out in so far as we had time.
There were more numbers than
could be heard. The papers read
are worthy oft publication. If
we had themwe would give them
a wider circulation through the
press
Prof. NW. . Gaines lecture on
the subject "New Wine in New
Bottles , " was enthusiasticall } ' re
ceived by those that were there of
the teachers of Richardson coun
ty. ' Many prominent people who
were present pronounced it one oi
the best heard for years at an
association held at Falls City
Prof. Gaines entertains and holds
his audience from the start. His
enunciation , pronunciation and
delivery being of a superlative
nature , and his thought an in
spiration makes him a desirable
man for a teachers' association.
J. R. Griffins , of Robinson ,
Kansas , came up and gave solu
tion of problems that served as
reading excersis only , and others
in which he showed-how the rea
soning power of the pupil conld
be awakened and mental strength
developed by their daily use.
Supt. Geo. B. Carrington , jr. ,
of Nemaha City , was with us
and gave several very interesting
talks. He is also president ofthe ,
S. E. N. E. A. , and gave us all
a cordial invitation to attend its
session at Beatrice April 3 , 4 and
5. We would be pleased if many
of the teachers of' the county
would avail themselves of this
opportunity.
Prof. N. W. Gregg of the state
normal at Peru came down and
gave us an excellent talk Satur
day morning.
Prof. C. C. Danforth , of Tecumseh -
cumseh high'school was with us
Friday afternoon and Saturday
morning , he came as one of the
judges in the debate , which took
place at the M. E. Church Fridaj
night. -
The house was well filled and
all seemed to enjoy the arguments
pro and con , as brought forth by
the young people ! They .cer
tainly did well. The judges de
cided in favor of negative , bu (
the audience was not unanimous ! }
that way. Both sides did wel !
and the judges admitted theii
workings were very close. Th <
question : "Resolved that Amer
ican Municipalities shall owt
and operate their Public -Utili
ties. " This question has beei
much discussed by the press an <
by public men in this county dur
ing the last decade. These youni
people showed they had givei
the question much study am
thought. Stella w&s given firs
place , Humboldt second and Fall
City third. Our judgment ii
that each of these schools die
well and that each of them havi
been benefitted by this exercise
These debates ought to be con
tinued andthu public should shov
their appreciation by patronizinj
them liberally.
The representatives of the dif
ferent high schools were as fol
lows :
Affirmative , Wanna dimmer
man , Ilumboldt ; Josie Murphy ,
Rule ; Tlomer Auxier , Verdon ;
Walter Morrow , Shubert.
Negative , James Jaquet , Falls
City ; Walter Lusk , Stella ; Lyle
Tyncs , Salem ; Verne Dillon ,
Dawson.
Change At Union House.
Sunday Mrs. U. Huber , who
has had charge of the Union
House in this city for a number
oi years , sold the same to Win.
McPhcrson of this city. Mrs.
Huber was for some time pro-
prietoress of The National later
taking charge of The 'Union. '
She has proved an adept pro-
prietoress and in any regrets will
expressed over her depar
ture.
ture.Win.
Win. Pherson the new pro
prietor , has had a great deal of
experience in the hotel business
and will undouhtly prove a suc
cess in his new location.
Died.
Sarah P. Nauslor , daughter
of Lewis and Sarah Nauslor.was
born in Hendricks county , Indi
ana , November 13 , 1847. She
ived there until she was live
years old , when her mother died
ind she together with her father
> rothers and sisters were separ
ated from each other. She
ived with a friend of the family
until eighteen years old , receiv-
ng a common school education.
She was married January 19 ,
805 to America Bunch , in
Bloomington , Illinois. They
ived for three ve us after their
marriage in Warren county ,
Indiana then moving to McLean
county , Illinois where they re
sided until June 1884 , when they
moved to Richardon county ,
Nebraska and have lived on a
farm near Falls City ever since
until about two months ago
when they moved to Falls City.
There were born to Mr. and
Mrs. Bunch , six children , three
sons and three daughters. One
daughter died in infancy and a
second one died at the age of
seventeen. Three sons and one
daughter besides her husband ,
two brothers , one sister and one
lalf brother mourn her depart
ure.
ure.She has been.a patient suffer
er for the past five years from
kidney trouble , abscess and
other complications and moved
to town in order that she might
receive the best of medical at
tention. This was of no avail
however and death came to hex
at 0:80 : o'clock , March 22 , 1907 ,
Funeral services were held
at the residence Sunday after
noon by Rev T. A , Lindcnmeyei
over one who had ever been :
loving and faithful wife ant
mother.
Interment was in the Steeh
cemetery.
Topped Tbe Market.
Will Margrave had two can
of black cattle on the Chicago
market last week that averagec
1,000 pounds and topped th (
market by fifteen cents.
No Lights.
The dynamo at the powei
house gave way on Wednesday
of this week thts cutting off tin
lights for several evenings. Thi
was caused by wear and m
blame can be attached any wher
as it was one of those case
which are unavoidable. It alsi
demonstrates that we need ne\
and better equipments for ligh
and water purposes for tin
city.
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Library Contest.
ClhS 52,00
Convent 36,64
Library 12,52 ,
George Hall is down frou
Verdon.
Society News.
Daisy Wyatt entertained six of
er friends at her home one mile
vest of this city on Friday aftcr-
oou of last week. Miss Daisy
sa very pleasant aud entertain-
tig hostess and made the event
ne to be remembered with plea-
urc by her guests. During the
ftcrnoon an elegant luncheon
vas served.
The members qf the W. O. W.
rill team chartered hacks last
Vetlnesday evening and drove
ut to the home of George Moore
vherc they spent an evening of
tin and merriment. Games ,
uisic and refreshments were
mong the many pleasures of the
vent.
The members of the W. R. C.
lad a kcusington and 'quilting
ce at the G. A. R. hall on Fri-
ay evening of the past week.
The ladies went to the hall early
n the m o r u i n g a n d re-
laincd all day. At noon and at
ix o'clock they served dinner and
upper for their husbands and
riemls.
The local order of Royal
Neighbors of America according
o arrangements held an adjourn-
cl meeting on Thursday evening
f last week for the purpose of
nitiatinga large class of candi-
ates. A number of visitors were
iresent from the Reserve camp
ml assisted in a portion of the
work. The large class of twenty-
ive candidates were given the
ntire work by the degree team
vhich was rendered in an impres-
ive manner. The team work i *
xccedingly good and ably ex-
mplified on this occasion. The.
iall was crowded to its utmost
apacity and the occasion was
horoughly enjoyed by both cau-
idates and the former members ,
kfter the initiation 'an elegant
uffet luncheon was served. The
> rder now numbers almost sev-
nty-five in membership at this
place.
Mrs. Stephen Miles entertained
he young married ladies Kcnsing-
on club last week.
Mrs Charley Banks as hostess
ind leader entertained the Shake
speare club on Tuesday after
noon. The session was unusually
ntercsting. The next meeting
will be with Mrs. Harry Custer.
The Tournament whist club
; ield an enjoyable session at the
liome of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Towle
Tuesday evening. George Jen
nings and May Maddox were the
winners with the highest score
in the history of the club , light
refreshments were served.
The Needle cljib met with
Mrs. Mary Mosiman. Wednesday
afternoon of this we'dk and spent
the afternoon sewing after which
elegant refreshments were served.
The next meeting will be at
the home of Mr. Manshanlt Wed-
neday April 3rd ,
Mrs. W. W. Jenne was hostess
to the largest and one of the
most enjoyable sessions of Sorosis
held the present club year on
Wednesday March 27th. There
was almost a full attendance and
most responded to roll call with
some interesting current event.
Mrs. Himmelreich was elected
delegate to the first district con
vention ot womans clubs which 1
is to convene in Lincoln April 21
st. Mrs. Banks as President is I
also a delegate.
The first on the days program
was a concise and interesting
synopsis of Geo. Merediths novel ,
'The Ordeal of Richard Feyerel , '
by Mrs. Jessen. When Stebbins
Dined in State. " a humorous read
ing by Mrs. Heacock was merrily
enjoyed by all. A recitation
"When My Ship Comes In"
was most beautifully rendered by
Mrs. Varner.
During the social half hour
Mrs. Jenne was assisted in serv
ing dainty refreshments by Mrs.
Hill and Miss Grace Maddox.
Mrs. Kate Thomas of Lincoln
was a visitor. The next meet
ing will be April 10 th. with Mrs.
Jussen.