THE FALLS GITY
Vol. IV FALLS CITY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY , NOVEMBER 22 , 1907. Whole No. 200
Seff'S Store Robbed.
On Saturday morning when
Mr. Jacobs and Bert McKeiver
opened the Seff clothing store it
was to find that the place had
been broken into and a large
amount of goods taken. The bur
glars had gained an entrance
by piling boxes up to the back
window , breaking off an iron
bar and letting themselves down j
on the overall table on the in- j
i
side. Three hats were found so
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it was quite evident that three
men were in the deal.
Mr. Seff made an inventory
and found that the thieves had
secured 4 suits , 4 cravanette
coats , G suits of underwear , 2
pairs of shoes , 3 caps , 1 pair of
pants , 1 suit case , 1 telescope , 3
pairs of kid gloves , 2 boxes of
shirts , cuff buttons , scarf pins ,
etc. , besides a lady's cloak be
longing to Mrs. Jacobs , which
she had left in the store the
evening before.
Mr. Seff gave Sheriff Fenton
a description of the goods taken
together with the brand to be
found on the clothes. The sher
iff telephoned to the surround
ing cities and towns telling
them to be on the lookout for
anyone wearing clothes of this
kind. Saturday evening word
was received from the chief of
police at Atchion stating that
he had the men.
Sunday morning Sheriff Fen-
ton , Chief of Police Marts and
Mr. Seff went to Atchison and
found that the officer was cor
rect. The men he had in charge
were three niggers , Arthur
Frenchy of this city and John
O'Daniel and Bryant who
gave Kansas City as their home.
They had all the stolen goods
which were restored to Mr. Seff.
Some delay was occasioned in
bringing the men back , as they
insisted upon requisition pa
pers , which the sheriff secured
as soon as possible and brought
the culprits back to this city
Wednesday afternoon. They
were taken before Judge Fall-
stead to answer to the charge of
burglary , plead not guilty and
were bound over to the district
and taken to jail to await their
trial.
The Atchison officer says he
had no trouble in spotting the
men as all three were together
on the streets , and dressed as
they were , at once aroused his
suspicions. He engaged them
in conversation , and finally tak
ing one by the collar turned it
over and discovered the trade
mark as described by Mr. Seff
and immediately placed them
under arrest.
It seems to be a clear case
against the gang , and we think
they will have ample time to
meditate on their folly , and will
not have to worry about cloth
ing for some time to come , as it
will be furnished them gratis
and will be of a conventional
cut and color.
B. & . M. Pay Taxes.
On Saturday last E. G. Whit-
ford , local agent for the B. .
M. presented Treasurer Lord
with a draft for Sid.874 in pay
ment of the taxes for that road
in this county. I guess the
people will now have to retract
some of the hard things said
about this road not paying their
taxes.
Thanksgiving Dinner.
Landlord Spence informs us
that he is making every effort
for an unusually line Thanks ,
* i givingdinner. Why worry over- )
such matters at home , when you
can eat at the National cheaper
than you can prepare a meal. '
Society Nsws.
The Royal Highlander drill
team are preparing to entertain
the members of the lodge on
Thanksgiving evening with a
dance and supper.
Initiation was the order at the
Highlander lodge on Tuesday
evening , when the drill team
escorted Porter Randolph across
the draw bridge into the
mysteries of the order. After
the lodge work the members
spent a very social evening ,
dancing and refreshments he-
ing the program.
Our librarian , Miss Spencer ,
assisted by the ladies of the li
brary board , entertained our
school teachers , at the library
Saturday morning , in a very in
teresting manner. Mrs. A. G.
Wanner made a few remarks up
on ' 'The use of the catalogue"
while Mrs. T. J. .Gist presented
the subject "The relation of the
library and the schools. " The
object of the meeting was to
create a greater interest with the
teachers and their pupils in the
use of library books , and that
they succeeded WES evidenced by
the many favorable comments of
the guests. After the program
refreshments were served.
The Women's club met Tues
day afternoon with Mrs. M. L.
Wilson as hostess , and rendered
a very enterosting and instructive
program. Roll call was answer
ed by items from parliament , and
the parliamentary drill was led
by Mrs. George Jennings , who
brought out many interesting
questions. The lesson was the
Symphony of Mozart. The
piano duet , G minor Symphony ,
by Mrs. M. L. Wilson and Miss
Riechers , was exceptionally line.
There were also two numbers
given from Haydn Symphony ,
Minuet C Minor by Miss Mors-
man and Largo from 16th ,
Symphony , violinsMissesClearer
and Sage.
These two numbers had been
mitted from a previous meeting.
After transacting some busi
ness the club adjourned to meet
with Miss Riechers on December
3rd , at 2:30 : p. m.
The Friends in Council met on
Friday evening with Mrs. Simon
Davies , and had a very delight
ful session. Roll call was re
sponded to by quotations from
Wordsworth. ' 'Influence of his
Travels on his works'1 was pre
sented by Miss Nellie Cleaver ,
while Miss Alice Cleaver recited
four of his' poems. Miss Alice
also favored the guests with a
violin selection and Miss Banks
played a piano solo. During the
social hour after the program
Mrs. Davies served a two course
lunch. The hostess was assisted
by Mrs. Dave Davics , Mrs. Dr.
Roberts and Mrs. John Powell.
The Shakespeare club will
meet today with Mrs. Isham
Reavis. At the last meeting
Mrs. T , L. Ilimmelreich was
welcomed as a new member.
The L. B. T. club were guests
of Mrs. Norman Mussclnuin on
Wednesday afternoon. Notwith
standing the rain , all members
were present and enjoyed a
pleasant session. Refreshments
were served.
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The ladies of the W. R. C.
have been very buisy of late.
They have put up new curtains ,
painted and otherwise decorated
their hall. They have also or
ganized a Kensington to meet at
the different homes every two
weeks. They are ready and will
ing to sew for those in need , for
those whose daily work gives
them little time for sewing for
'their families. The lirst meet
ing was last Monday afternoon at
Mrs. L C. Maugor's. Fourteen
ladies were present , and while a
very pleasant time was had
lingers were bnisy as well as
toneues and much was accomplished
complishedMasdamcs Manger ,
Korncr and McDowell served a
fine lunch. The next meeting
will be at Mrs. J. A. Hill's Dec
ember 2nd. All members of the
Corps arc urged to be present.
Three new members were initiat
ed last Saturday at their regular
meeting and a dainty lunch
served afterward. Thursday of
this week Mrs. Condocr , of Paw
nee City Dist. Inspector will be
here to inspect this Corps ,
after which a banquet will he
served in her honor to which the
G. A. R's. are expected to be
present.
Guest day ot the M. 15. Ken
sington was held at the home of
Myrtle Ramel Wednesday after
noon. Miss Ramel was assisted
by Miss Emma Schaible and
Bessie Artioed. A line two
course lunch was served.
Died.
KIDDKK
Orange Kidderdied at his home
in this city Thursday , Noy. 14 ,
l'J07 , at the age of 74 years. 6
months and 19 clays , i
Deceased was born near Roch
ester , N. Y. , April 25 , 1833. was
married to Miss Martha Jane
Williams in Kentucky , March 6 ,
1853. In 1881 they came to Ne
braska settling on a farm near
this city , where they resided live
years , when they moved to this-
city , living here continuously
since that time.
During their long residence in
this city Mr. KicFdcr 'made many
true friends. He had been a
faithful member of the Christian
church since before the war and
will be greatly missed among the
working ranks of that church , as
he was always ready and willing
to share the burden in advancing
the cause of Christianity. He
served in the United States army
from 1861 to 1865 and was a
member of the local G. A. R.
which order attended his funeral
in a body.
Deceased had bi-cn a great suf
ferer for a lon r time , trying ever -
eri i .ling . po- ji ie to stay hisdis
e.ts.catarrn of the stomach , but
of no avail , and at last was call
ed to th.it eternal rest , where
pain ih not known.
He leaves a wife to mourn the
death ol a faithful husband , and
while her head is bowed in sorrow
row it may be a comfort to her to
know that hosts of friends extend
heartfelt sympathy.
SPICKI.KK
Sabina Shelbert was born in
Lancaster , Pa. , on January 26 ,
1818 , departed this life at Barada ,
Neb. , Nov. 16 , 1907 , aged 89
years , 9 months and 20 days.
She was married 1837 to Samuel
Spickler. To this union 9 chil
dren were born , five of whom
still survive. Mesdames Alice
Allen and Harris of RosalieNeb. ;
Mrs. Sarah Dillenbeck of Gene-
see , 111. ; Joseph Spickler of Shu-
bert , and Samuel Spickler of
Barada , all of whom were present
except the daughter who resides
in Illinois I I
Mr. and Mrs. Spickler came to .
Barada in 1867. In 1876 her husband - i !
band preceded her to the better | i
world.
Grandma Spickler has been | |
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well and favorably known for her j
beautiful Christian life and ex-1
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ample. While at her ripened
age her death was not entirely | I
unexpected it comes with none ! i
the less grief to the loved ones ! i
and friends She was laid to rest I i
on Sunday , Nov. 17. The servi-j
ces were conducted from Big
Bethel church by Rev" . Lusk of
Shubcrt. A large concourse of
friends gathered to pay their last
tribute to her remains. We offer
the sorrowing relatives our heart
felt sympathy in this hour of
trial and affliction.
VOOl.K
iClizabeth II. Matthes was born
March 28 , 1868 , near Falls City ,
Neb. Was married to William
Henry Vogle , Sept. 5 , 1890 , and
lived in .Richardson county until
about 8 years ago when they
moved to Sabetluti Kan. , where
they have since resided. She
was a faithful member of the
Methodist church and an active
worker in hot h the Sunday
school and church. Was well re
spected by all who knew her. She
will be missed by a large circle
of friends and most of all by
those who knew her best. Died
Saturday , Nov. 16. at 7:30 : p. m.
Death in this case came very sud
denly and rather unexpectedly.
She died as she lived at the post
of duty. She leaves a husband ,
one son , Allen Winifred , an aged
mother , one sister and two broth
ers to mourn their loss. Among
the last things she said is , "I am
prepared to go. " Interment in
Heater cemeter 9 miles northeast
of Falls City. Funeral services
conducted at the home of her sis
ter Mrs. Thomas Neilsen , Falls
City , by Rev. Duukleberger.
Successful Social.
The box social announced for
November IS ) at the Gatz school
was well attended. After sev
eral creditable numbers by the
little people , an amusing farce ,
' < The Wliito Shawl , " was pre
sented by the pupils of the 8th
grade. Alary Grata and Ella
Bissegger as the fashionable
sisters , George Apel and Walter
Waechter as their fiancees , Wal
ter llahn as the elder M. D. in
search of a youthful bride , and
Tillie Apel. as the designing
spinster , all \\ere good. A
plantation medley by 8th grade
boys was the hit of the evening-
Twenty-live boxes were sold. A
dainty doily was rallied and won
by Miss Ella Bishegger. Chas.
Brecht , a.s the 'oneriest" man
won a pumpkin pie.
The evening whs greatly en
joyed and ! ? 3f ) were realized.
This enables the school to join
the Traveling Library associa
tion and leaves a balance , which
will be used by Miss Grotty and
the school board in improving
and beautifying the school
room.
PUPILS OF 54.
In Police Court
This has been quite a busy
week for Judge bpragins in police
court. In the State vs. John In
gram , the man who assaulted
Officer Marts on the day of the
German celebration , Ingram was
fined $29.80. This was not the
first offence of this man. There
was one complaint filed for dis
turbing the peace for which he
received a package labeled $5.80.
The last charge was for assault ,
but us he had plead guilty and
settled the other two charges this
last was dismissed with the ad
monition that if there were any
more complaints he would not get
off so easily.
On Saturday night there was a
general mix up in the neighborhood -
hood of the brewery , in which
Kd Miller assaulted Peter Bailey.
The men were locked up until
Monday when they were arrainged
betore Judge Spragins and Miller
plead guilty to the charge of as-
'sank and was charged $9.80 for
the fun he had.
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Frank Marvin of Oklahoma
jCity. Okla. , was in the city a few
days this week.
| District Court'
i District court hfs ; been steadily
' , grimli.tg t.ii.seek with * Judge
JRapu- as ho ad push. The case
'of ' Honjihoff against the First
'National ' Bank of Humboldt was
decided in favor of the plaintiff ,
the jury giving him a verdict for
$387.
'The Winterbottom divorce case
was decided without a contest ,
Mr. Winterbottom made no ap
pearance. The divorce was gran
ted Mrs. Winterbottom while
Mr. Winterbottom was given the
custody of the children.
The drainage case of Tiehcn
against Stewart has been on trial
since Monday.
The Ellington murdercase was
continued until next term ,
Elks Memorial
William Hayward of Nebraska
City has accepted the invitation
to deliver the memorial address
for the lOlks lodge in the Gehling
next month. Our people mav
well expect a treat as Mr. Ilay-
wood is one of Nebraska's most
talented young men.
Frank Rcavis will deliver the
address for the Omaha lodge in
the Boyd opera house of that
city on the same day.
Clmutauqua Program Provided
The executive committee closed
a contract on Wednesday even
ing with Mr. Holliday , who will
furnish the program for our
cliautauqua next summer. W e
are informed that the program
will be composed of the very best
talent. The chautauqua will
open on the 7th of August and
continue 10 days. Now let ev
erybody push for the success ot
this entertainment.
Library Notes.
The library received a much
appreciated gift from Dr. Mors
man this week , forty-nine vol
umes from his personal library.
Many ot them are altogether
new to our list and all of them
valuable additions. The books
will be kept together for a time
and then classified and placed
among the others on the shelves
for general use.
Judging others by 'ourselves ,
and ourselves by others are two
ways of arriving at comparative
values. There's a collection of
post cards of public libraries on
the bulletin board at the library
that will give you an excellent
idea of the appearance of such
buildings. Like persons , libra
ries may not always rellect out
wardly the inward excellence.
and the plainest building may
house the finest books.
New Business Firm.
George Schmclzel and son ,
Will , are the members of a new
firm which this week launched
into the real estate and loan busi
ness in our city. They have
opened up a very attractive
office in the Towle building near
M. Seff's store , and are now
ready to receive their friends.
We wish them success in their
venture.
Card of Thanks.
We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to the kind friends and
neighbors who so kindly assisted
us in the last sad moments of our
beloved Elizabeth II. Vogle and
to kind friends who rendered
valuable service at the .funeral.
WM. II. VOGI.I- : AND Sox.
MKS. AUG. MAT-THUS.
JOSWH MATTIIKS.
GKOKGK MATTHKS.
MK. AND MKS. T. NKII.SKN.
Win. Cade called Frida- and
renewed his subscription to this
great family necessity. He also
ordered it sent to his son , W. R.
at Oshorne , Kas.
George Jennings and family
| * spcnt Sumlav in Salem.
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| Arrange to eat vour Thanks
\ giving dinner at the National.
Minnie Macumber spent Sun
day with Jack Crook and family.
Jason Timmerman of Stcllai
was a business visitor in our cit } '
Friday. ,
August Dcckeimer made a
special trip from Rule Friday to
renew his subscription to the.
Tribune.
Mr. Friend of Hiawatha , was
the guest of his sister , Mrs , J. D.
Spragins in this city a few days
this week.
Frank Werner and son Max ,
relumed Friday from a two
weeks visit with relatives at
Greenleaf , Kas.
Anna Morris returned Sunday
from Liberty , Neb. , where she
had gone to attend the funeral of
a brother-in law.
Mrs. Sol Stump went to St.
Joseph , Mo. , Saturday for a
weeks visit at the home of Amil
Helmer and family.
Tom Whitaker and Win.
Rieger left Tuesday for Sulphur ,
Old. , and * other southern points ,
on a business trip.
V. G. Lyford offers some
timely sugestions to the eco
nomical buyer in his ad to be
found in this issue.
Tom Palmer came in from
Shickley , Neb. , Thursday and
remained over Sunday visiting
with his manj1 friends here.
The St. Agnes Guild of the
Episcopal church will conduct
their regular exchange at Mors-
man's drug store Saturday after
noon.
Jack White , former operator at
the B. & M. in this city , but now
of Fortescue , was visiting old
friends here the' latter part of
the week.
Mr. and Mrs Will Leeds of
Valley , Neb. , returned to their
home Saturday , after a few days
visit in this city at the home of
Less Leeds.
J. C. Shulenberg and wife of
Shubert , came down Thursclav to
witness the "Cow Puncher" at
the Gehling Thursday , and visit
with Peter Frederick , jr. , and
wife.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Moody
went to Forest City , Mo. , Wed
nesday to visit relatives. Mr.
Moody returned Thursday while
Mrs. Moody will remain till after
Thanksgiving.
The Christian Endeavors of
the Christian church will give a
ten cent social at the W. O. W.
Hall Friday evening November
22nd , refreshments will be served
Everybody1 invited.
This week we received a sou
venir postal from the editor of
the Ilumboldt Standard , a pit ire
of himself when a boy of i < e
months. The picture sho\ a
pretty good looking boy but -e
fail to notice much resemble
to the O. J. Hall of today.
A large crowd came over 1 a
Hiawatha to attend the " v
Puncher" at the Gehling Tl
day , and thus pay their resj
to the leading lady , Mrs. I-
Murgatroid Lloyd , who wjis
merly a very popular Iliaw ;
girl.
Mrs. I. L. Plasters , Mrs.
Baldwin and Mrs. Dr. Montg
ery came down from Stella ,
day The ladies represented
Auxiliary to the Cemetery a
ciation of Stella and came
adjust a controversy in cc
The prayer of the associa
was granted.