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VfK t nisioiicni THE FALLS CITY TRIBUNE. Vol. IV FALLS CITY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY , AUGUST 9,1907. Whole No. 185 Accepted Better Position. Frank Eversole has acceptei a position in Johnson's depart ment store , in Holdrige , Neb. and will go there next week Mr. Eversole went to Columbus this state , about a month age where he had a much bettei position afforded him than IK had here. He was there enl } a short time when a still bettei offer came from Holdrige and as he had not yet moved his familj to Columbus he decided to mak ( the change before locating his family permanently which wil be early in September. Mr r Eversole will be In Falls Citj next Sunday to pay a visit t ( his family before going to th < new home. Scavenger Tax List Complete. The work of compiling tin scavenger tax list Was com pleted by Treasurer Lord am his assistants on Wednesday oi this week and shows $61,199.2 ! back taxes due the county. O this amount 54,104.28 was pait during the time of compiling the list , after they had been en tered on the scavenger list Also $10.000 back taxes havi been cr : ted by Treasurer Lon before i ag entered on this list ' makinf total 'of $14,104.28 de linque : axes collected. To gi an idea of the volume of this work , it has taken threi books of two hundred pages each and fifty-eight lines to th < page to record the scavenge : list , a total of 84,800 lines. Young Girl Adjudged Insane. At the meeting of the insanity board last Saturday Nettie Me Lean , a daughter of Mr. am Mrs. Henry McLean , living ii the east part of town , was pro nounced insane and on Sunday was taken to the insane hos pital at Lincoln by Sheriff Fen ton for treatment. The youn { girl has been of feeble mind al her life but the last year or s < has become gradually more un ruly until the last few monthi she has become entirely beyom the control of her family. A times she is particularly viciou and on Friday night it wa found necessary to bind her ii a blanket to keep her from do ing bar"1 to herself or others The ( nplaint was filed b ; * er pz its ( who realize thei labih , : o care for her. It i opedatment will benefi ner. "Along the trail in Honduras. We received this week fron F. A. Harrison of Lincoln i charming1 little book of view made by himself and a party o friends who spent a month ii Central America last winte just about the time of the wa scare. The little book is prefaced b ; a brief outline of the trip am the pictures of the four wh composed the party. T h illustrations are typical of th < life , customs and industries o the Central American Indians iwith descriptive notes. The pictures are fine , I clea Jcut , and selected so as to giv 'a ' very good ideas as to th modes of life , building an scenery. We feel greatly ir debted to Mr. Harrison and wis to express our appreciation c the little souvenir Take Notice- The poorest papers from th standpoint of advertising that w know of are those of Hortor The next poorest are those c j Falls City. Result : Both town ! complain of falling off of trade- both towns are dead ones. Hi. " -Id. , Atarried. At the M. E. parsonage 01 Tuesday , at 11 a. m , , August 0 1007 , Mr. Edwin Dreyer and'Mis ; Laura Jacques , recently oflndi ana were married. The only per sons present at ( the ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. , lobn M. Ly dick , of Ilamlin , Ivans. Mr , and Mrs. Dreyer left or the afternoon train for theii future home at Snyder , Neb. We extend best wishes am congratulations. Preston Depot Moved. The depot at Preston wai loaded on to a Hat car Wednes day morning and moved r hundred yards west that ii nearer Falls City , That is ai it should be. We like tin Preston people pretty well am know they like us. We an ready to annex any time , jus keep coming , we are willing. Chicago Lumber Co. Change handi While in the city last weekD W. Easley succeeded in pur chasing the Chicago Lumbe Go's , yards here for the Roanok Lumber Co. of Excelsior Spring ! of which he is -tockbolder The checking up was done 01 Friday and Saturday the yards wdre formally given over .Tule Ruegge , who has beM manager ot the yards will re main for the present with tin company which will be knowi in the future as the Roanok < Lumber Co. Although the busi ness will be under the direc management of Mr. Easley. - Takes a Partner. During the last week V. G Lytord sold a bali interest ii his large-department store ii this city to R. B. Johnson o Norfolk , Neb. Mr. Lyford feels that a constantly growing busi ness admits of his taking ; partner who is capable of as sisting him and managing affairs in his absence. Mr Johnson is a thororugh , capabl business man of large experienc < He has already taken his plac in the store and has moved hi family 'to this city. We an glad to welcome them in botl the business and social circle of our city. A Little China Baby. A cablegram was received Mon day morning by Mr. and Mrs Wm. Boose announcing the birt ] of a daughter to Dr , and Mr Tucker at Pang Chuang T Chow , China , Mrs. Tucker be ing their eldest daughter , Dr Emma Boose Tucker. Both Di Tucker and his wife studiei medicine and educated them selves for missionaries and hav been in China for about eigh years. They also have a littl son about three years of age ; pair of little AmericanChineese babies. We wish the parent and babies in their far off horn health and happiness and < t saf return to their native land. A Family Party to Canada. A family party consisting c Mr. and Mrs. George Clevelan and grandson , little George Fisli er , F. W , Cleveland and daughte Nettie , and Mrs. Fred Clevelan jr. , left last Sunday for a month' ' visit in Montreal , Canada. The will stop in Chicago , Niagr Falls and other interesting point enroute. Mrs. George Clevelan will also visit in New York an Boston before her return. Marriage Record Edwin Dreyer , Snyder , Xeb i Laura Jucquss , Hamlln , Kas . ' Rudolph Verteska , Humboldt. . . . : Mary Bernhardt , Huraboldt ' . John Roberts returned to Aim Monday after a ten days vib with Falls City friends. Buys its Own Light Plant. A six horse power dynamo wa installed at the National hotc this week by the linn of Werner Mosiman & Co. The Nationa is always up-to-date and lookinj for something better and newer The engine and machinery sc lected by Werner , Mosiman & Co are of the very best , these gen tlemcn being experts in sncl matters , and from this time 01 the National will have the lines lights and bell service in the cit ; and from its individual plant. Society NeWs , Mrs. Stephen B. Miles enter tained Kaffee Klautch delight fully on Tuesday afternoon. 1 dozen members of the club wcr present , making the afternooi a jolly one. At 5 o.clock Mrs Miles served a very dainty sur per of seasonable delicacis The afternoon \vas one of tin most pleasant meetings of th club. Mrs. Lloyd Gaininni an baby Neal were guests of th club. . , , . Mrs. John A. Crook entertaine quite a number of the little friend of Erma Schoenheit , of Kansa City , Kas. , Pearl Kachelries , o Alma , Neb. , and Brown Schocr heit , of Kansus City , Mo. Th evening was passed with game of all kinds and music. Burin the evening Mrs. Crook serve dainty refreshments which aj pealed strongly to the children The entertainment proved a dc lightful one for all those present Miss Bessie Ramsey entei tained a party of friends Thun day afternoon for Pearl Kachc ! ries , of Alma , and Erma an Brown Schoenheit , of Kansa Cit } ' . All kinds of out dee games were played and the coir pan } ' was truly a merry one Mi' & . Rambey served vei'y tempt ing refreshments much to the de light of the young people. Th afternoon was a very happy one all those present enjoying then : selves thoroughly. Harry Grinstead Dead. George Grinstead recieved telegram' Thursday morninj stating that his son Harry die that morning 'of typhoid fcve in Oklahoma City. He ha been foreman for th'e Gilliga Bridge Co. for several year past with head quarters i Oklahoma City , His illnes of short duration. The body willbebronght her today , Friday , and the funen services will be held Saturda morning from the home of hi sister , Mrs. Gilliganafterwbic the remains will be taken t Humboldt for burial in th family lot. A Young Horse Tblef. A little boy , but little eve thirteen years of age , rode int town Saturda ) ' and put his hors in Mettz's livery barn. Aboi this time Sheriff Fenton receive a phone message from a fartm near Bern , Kas. , telling him tin an adopted boy of the farmer had gone off with his watch an and a horse. He gaye a goc description of the boy and lion and in making the rounds of tl : livery stables the sheriff ra across the boy on the street. II said he had put the horse i Metx's barn that the sheriff lu seen there and he also had tl watch in his posession. Mr. Fci ton took him in custody ai 'phoned the fanner who came f < him at once an I took him bac to Bern. It is not likely that ar legal action will be taken again the youngster. Mrs. Glen Urunson and bal from Verdon visited her pareni Mr. and Mrs. John Ramel tl first of the week. Died. MIVl'TX 1878-1907 One of the saddest deaths ii our vicinity recently occurrec on Tuesday , August Oth , at i O'clock p. m. , when Ilattie , wifi of , ) . 13. Metta was called to ; brighter , happier world beyond Mrs. Mettss had undergone at operation early in the day fron which she rallied and seemei cheerful ; but she did not hav the strength to sustain tin shock and passed away in tin nfternoon , surrounded by loving relatives and kind friends. She leaves a husband am three small children , the young est a baby of about two years icr uarents , Mr. and Mrs. Joi Windle , of Salem , and livi brothers , besides other near rel atlves who will greatly moun , ier death. She has made hosts of friendi in her short life , being of a lov ing , friendly , amiable disposi tion such as attracts and hold : friends. She was esteemed b ; all for her many estimable qual ities , as a true friend , a devotei wife and mother. Hattie Windle was born De cember 18 , 1878 , on the Windl homestead near Salem and mos of her life has been lived eithe in Salem or this city. She wa married December 81 , 1890 , t James E. Mctts and to then three children were born , Merle Worth , and Esther Annabell At the time of her death sh was 33 years , 7 months , 18 day of age. She lias lived a consist ent member of the Gospel Un ion church for many years am was also anactive member o the K. & L. of S. No. 010. I this order she held the oflice o Financier , The funeral service were held from the M. E. clmrcl Thursday , Aug. 8 at 2 p. m. conducted by Revs. Cline an < arbison and the K. & L. of S The interment was made ii Steele's cemetery. Many friends join with us ii offering sympathy to the famil ; and relatives who mourn th loss of their loved one. HEASTON 1807-1007 Isaac L. Heaston died at hi liome in this city Monday , Aug 5 , 1907 , aged 89 years,8 months 7 days. He was born in this count ; November 28 , 1807 , and th greater part of his life has beei spent here. . He followed tarm ing until a few years ago whe : he gave it up because of il health and since has followei lines that did not tax hi strength so greatly. He was married April 2 , 189 ( to Miss Rose Hoppe and to thi union three children were borr one passing away in infancy The two little daughters wit their mother survive him. Mr. Heaston has enjoyed very large circle of friends ; h was an honest , industrious ma of good habits and a genia friendly disposition which wo for him hosts of friends. During the recent tabernacl meetings he was converted an united with the First Christia churcli of this city. He was an active worker i both lodges of which he was member , the A. O. U. W. an the K. & L. of S. No. 010 , lioh ing responsible oflices , workm for their up.building by encou aging others to share their bei efits. efits.Mr. Mr. Heaston has been in e : tremely poor health for man months. He has suffered fro Bright's disease and for the la ! week of his illness his sufferin has been intense until Monday when the One who causes al suffering1 to cense claimed liin for his own. The funeral services wen lehl Wednesday morning at K o'clock from the M. E. church conducted by Rev. W. T. Oline the A. 0. U. W. and K. & L. o S. No. 010 also taking part The interment was made in tin Stecle cemetery. Besides a devoted wife am two small daughters the dc ceased leaves an aged mother brothers'sisters , and other rcla tives to mourn for him and w < join a hostof friends who extent sincere sympathy to the be reaved ones. Commercial Club. The adjourned meeting ot th < Commercial club called for las Tuesday night was held in tin court house and was well at : ended. The object of the meeting waite to perfect the organizatioi which was only temporary las spring , subject to the selling o stock. This has been very sue cessful and the club is nov started ua a substantial linan cial basis. The officers elected for tin year are : I , . P. Wirtli , president. 15. H. Towlc , vice president. Ji L. Slocum , treasurer. W. A. Grccmvald , commissioner. DIRECTORS W A Grccmvald . A Graham j U Morchead W W Jcnnc V G Lyford L , P Wirtli 15 H Towlc .T L Slocum John W Powell T. J. Wlntaker was matl temporary secretary which ofllo will be permanently filled at tin next meeting. September 1st was set as i limit for tha payment of slncl not already paid up. The club is now on strictly ; financial basis and ready to re ceive and * consider businesi propositions that may come t < our city that will help build U ] and make it n better and large place. It is the plain duty o every citizen to take stock ii the commercial club whether In be actively engaged in busines or retired. That which make : business better makes you holdings more valuable. I should be the interest and ob ject of every resident to see th town go forward , but unless yoi join with those who are work ing and trying continually fo something better the work mus be slow. More hands , quicke work. So let those who hav not yet joined the club come up put their shoulder to the whee and help your town along. few can't do all. There is no a town in the state better situ ated than Falls City to accom modate factories and variou industries which means mor people , more enterprises , mor money and a live up.to-dat town. Come forward , join the clut There is not a resident of th town who is not needed. Yo gave the town a start on th bond question , now push i along. With the City Council. The Council met Monda night in regular session in tli Council Chamber. The usui formality of allowing the n gular bills of the month too up most of the session. Claitr were allowed to the amount i $2310.15. The bid of 0. P. Hec to turnish coal for the ensuin year at $2.01 per ton on tl : track was accepted. Counc then adjourned to meet Monda Angust 12th. Clarence Smith accompanied by his wife made a business trip to Salem last Thursday. Miss Ida Rucggc is spendhig her vacation with her sister , Mrs. Ilonrv Brcchti near Rtilo. Miss Laura Scholl is assisting in Cleveland's store during the absence of Miss Ida Rucgge. Edna DeWald accompanied her sister , Mrs. Stewart home Wed nesday to make a short visit. The papering is finished at the post oflice , but the painting of woodwork is not yet complete. The pool room was moved this week from the Slocum building to the room recently vacated by Chas. Wilson's grocery. Joe Glassc , an employe of Hea- cock & Son , who has been very sick for the past three weeks , is steadily improving. Mrs. Ida Cable , who Ijas been the guest of her sister. Mrs , Samuel Lichty , returned to her home in Waterloo , la. , Tuesday morning. Frank Boss was down from Ilumboldt Wednesday and while here took occasion to come in and renew his subscription to this family necessity. The band concert next week will be held on Friday the ' 16th , owing to the fact that the band will play at the Pioneers Picnic Wednesday and Thursday , Irvin Basim , agent for the Ad ams Express Co. , is in Colorado spending his vacation. The ex press officeis being looked after by George Holt in his absence. Mrs Sol Metts ? of Sabetha , Kas , who visited Mrs , John 4 Powell last week , went to Sterling - ' ling Saturday to visit her mother and sister , Mrs. A. Powell and Mrs. Tom Ramsey. Davies & Owens have fitted up a phonograph display room in the Frank building in connection with the Adams Express Co.'s office. They have a fine display and there is music from early 'till late. John W. Crook and wife went to Coweta , I. T. . Wednesday for a visit with relatives. Mr. Crook will thoroughly investigate the country , its prospects , resources , etc. They will be gone about two weeks. Mrs. James Jcllison went to TJ Friend , Neb , , Thursday where her daughter , Mrs. Elton Shcrde- 4 man , has been ior several weeks. t She will take Mrs. Sherdeman < back to her home in Lincoln $ where she will remain with her ' } until her health is restored. Davies & Owens are making " ? decided changes in their display " 1 window. The work is not yet ' complete but when the finishing touches are on they will have one of the most attractive show windows dews in the city. Ike Inks , and his son from near Salem were in town Saturday \ and after taking on a double load and then some of wet mixtures preceeded to 'do' the town. They were taken in hand by sheriff Fenton when they were put out of Fredricks saloon and fought like wild men before they were 'landed in the Police court. Judge Spragins fined them each S5.S5 which they refused to pay. They were locked up.in the city rat trap over night and put to work on the rock pile next morn ing where they worked till noon then decided to pay their fine. They were then giyen time to get out of town.