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About The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191? | View Entire Issue (Aug. 11, 1905)
f FALLS CITY TRIBUNE CONSOLIDATED WITH THE HUMBOLDT ENTERPRISE , JUNE 23 , 1905. Vol. II FALLS CITY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY , AUGUST n , 1905. Whole No. 84 Attempted Burglary. About one o'clock Tuesday morning burglars attempted to gain an entrance to 0. P. Heck's residence in Evergreen Heights. Clarence Heck and Ed Simmons had just reached the house and gone to bed when the burglars were heard at the front door. Failing to gain an entrance there , they went to the rear door and made another attempt. One of the boys stole out of the house and went for Officer Aldrich - drich , who lives in the neigh borhood , but the officer was not at home. Jay CamblSn came to the assistance of the boys and the burglars took to llight and have not been seen nor heard of since. Drainage Meeting The owners of all land in the Ncmaha bottoms , subject to over flow , between the West line of Section four (4) ( ) , Ncmaha Town ship No ( U , Range (14) , East on the South Fork of the Great Nemaha River , the North East corner of Section No. (26) ) , Grant Township No. (2) , Range No. (14) ) , East on the North Fork of the same , the west line of Section No. (7) ( ) Jefferson Township No , (1) ) , Range Seventeen East on Muddy Creek , and the mouth of the Ncmaha River in Rule Town ship No. (1) ) Range Eighteen ( IS ) East ( t p. in. are expected to meet in Falls City at the District Court room on Tuesday August 22 , TJ05 , at 1 o'clock p. in. , for the purpose of taking the pre liminary steps to organize Rich- ardion County Drainage District No. 1. , under the provisions of the Drainage law enacted by the hist Legislature. Jeremiah Vance. Jeremiah Vance , a respected citizen of Humboldt , died Sun day morning after an extended illness , having been in a help less condition for many months. Mr. Vance was born in Frame- lin countj' , New York , in 1833 , and moved to Humboldt about seventeen years ago , being a blacksmith by trade. He was an old soldier and served three years in the civil Avar as a member of a Wisconsin regiment. He was a good citi zen and won the respect and good will of all who learned to know and trust him. A widow , three sons and one daughter are left to mourn his death , all were present when death came. Funeral services were con ducted Friday noon and the remains taken to Geneva , the old family home , for interment. Rey. Calvert of the Methodist church conducted the services. Real Estate Transfers. County Recorder Rieger reports the following real estate transfers KOSH Till ( single ) to William E Til ! wd to lots. 1-2-3 blk 40 Tinkers-udd tc Humboldt , consideration * 1. Jnnet \Vnterbottom to Joseph unt Olive Frederick wd to lots 13-10 blk 2 ! Rule proper , consideration $300. William E Till [ single ] to Ida M Carsh wd to lots 1-2-3 blk 10 Tinken add to Hnmboldt , consideration $400 1 Roy H Klnjj and wife to Elmer L King wd und J of e } swi 8-3-10 , consul eration $1000. Roy II Kin ? und wife to Conra < Race wd wj swi 21.3-15 nnd w } nw } 25 3-15 , consideration 4,500 Totul consideration , $0,201. Mortgage Record. The following is the record o mortgages filed and released n Richardson county during July Farm mtt's filed lf $33712.5 Farm mtKS released 9 17433.0 City and town mlgs filed 8 3243 0 City and town rates released 8 5490 0 Chattel mtge filed 46 10598 C Chattel mtga released 23 12720.8 Emancipation Day The colored people of Falls City and vicinity celebrated Emancipation day at Hinton's park on last Friday. The at tendance was not large , but the picnic was regarded as a success. At noon a barbecue dinner was served , a two-year-old steer having been killed and roasted for that purpose After dinner there was a concert by llarnack 's Military Band , and a very good program consisting of readings , recitations , vocal music and an address by Mr. Jones , a colored gentleman who is the editor of a newspaper published at St. Joseph. The program was lis tened to with keen attention and was far better than anything that the colored people have heretofore ottered at their pic nics. The usual number of gnmes were in progress and doubtless considerable money changed hands. About live o'clock the sheriff drove onto the grounds in a carriage and arrested several operators of al leged gambling devices. The offenders were brought up town and taken before Judge Cleaver who proceeded to make the pun ishment fit the crime. The celebration closed with a grand ball in the evening. Gets Bridge Contracts John Gilligan has just return ed from Oklahoma where he de voted considerable time to look ing after his extensive business interests. While there he suc ceeded in capturing-several big bridge contracts , and in doing so he met the strongest of com petition. Mr. Gilligan reports great activity in Oklahoma , and a general prevalence of pros perity. Runaway accident. C. II. Schindler and wife , who live four miles north of the city , came to town Saturday in a buggy drawn by a single horse , While passing Goldner's black smith shop on their trip home , the animal became frightened and started to run. Mr. Schmd- ler tried to control it , but the bit broke and all control over the frightened horse was soon lost. Mrs. Schindler jumped from the buggy and was pain fully injured , the ligaments of the right ankle being torn and right arm severely bruised. Mr. Schindler also jumped , but was uninjured The horse ran east to Evergreen Heights where it was caught by Bruce Dixon "Tommy. " A walk through the cemetery is always a mournful journey , one comes across old friends , forgotten , s o unexpectedly. When one gets to be thirty-five lie has more friends dead than living , for men do not make friends as a boy does. There is a little stone in Steele's cemetery however , that is more pathetic than the grave of a friend. It bears the simple inscription , " TOMMY' ' I don't know whose boy he was , nor how many years he lived , nor when he died , for there isna..aUi.r inscription on the granite than the name some body lovingly gave his little boy. But there were flowers on the little mound , Rue , which is for remembrance , was.growing there. I think the word the most eloquent epithaph I have if ever read and a lump came intc my throat when I thought some body's heart was very sad and 1 a tragedy came into somebody's 1t lives , God pity them , when it t became necessary to chisel the name "Tommy" on a granite stone. A MONOPOLY. We have the beef trust whose evils are so apparent and so far- reaching that the general govern ment is seeking its destruction. We have the grain trust that arbitrarily fixes the price of the farmer's product , and against which the state has invoked the power of the supreme court to forfeit its charter. We have the Standard oil trust that is the recipient of the world's curses and hatred. Against these trusts the people ple have combined and are earn estly seeking 'their destruction. It does not require a brave man to take a shot at such as these. Every seeker after notoriety uses them as a vehicle to ride into public view , and signed editor ials inspired by vanity and a de sire for public favor have at times appeared in the public press- There is another trust , how ever , against which it is not pop ular to speak , and that is a tele phone trust. This trust has a more evil influence locally than all the others combined. There is a telephone monopoly in the streets of Falls City. Three companies , to whom the people owe nothing , have the use of our streets free. Three hundred farmers , to whom vvc owe everything , arc asking , and have been asking for three years , for the same privi lege and are denied. Why ? Just last week one of these farmers who has heretofore done all of his trading in Falls City , stopped The Tribune with the statement that he thought it the best paper in the city , but he had determined that Falls City did not want his business , and would therefore , never trade another dollar until the mutual company of which he is a member , was given the same rights as the Bell , the Interstate ana the local telephone companies received. This man is A. Randolph. We are not hunting windmills with a spear , neither are we ad vising the president concerning the beef trust. We are not advo cating the repeal of the tele phone ordinance from malice or illwill. We honestly believe in Falls City , and desire to assist in the promotion of her welfare. To treat these three hundred farmers fairly is one way to ac complish the result desired Will we do it ? Can we afford not to do it ? Little Girl Injured. Janice , the little daughter of Herbert Hedgesfell from a high porch at the family home on Harlan street Tuesday after noon and sustained a broken arm. The "icture was reduced at once and the little one is get ting along as nicely as could be expected. Salem Chautauqua. The Salem chautauqua will begin next Saturday evening and the prospects are good for a very successful assembly As usual Falls City will furnish her full share of the crowd that will be present. Many Falls City people arrange to spend their summer outing at the Salem chaulauqua. This city will be more or less deserted while the chautauqua is in progress. A Correction. Last week The Tribune stated that Paul Nemechek had sold his farming and nursery interest and would seek a new location. This was a mistake as Mr. Nemechek has merely sold an unimproved 80 and still owns the home farm and the Hum boldt nurseries. Society News. The members of the K. L. of S. enjoyed a pleasant evening- after their regular lodge meet ing last Thursday. Ice cream and cake were served. The ladies.of the Episcopal hurch gave a ten cent tea at he home of Mrs. P. 11. .lussen n Wednesday evening. Lt was t very pleasant and prolitable vent. The young ladies Kensington of the Presbyterian church will be entertained at the Greenwald mine Friday evening by the Misses Griflin and the Misses Greenwald. Airs. W. S. Fast entertained he Methodist ladies at a Ken- ington on Wednesday after- toon. There were a number of adies present and the } ' greatly njoyed the occasion. A Jten cent lea was held at the lome of Rev. W. T. Cline and vife on last Friday evening. V large crowd was present , e < 'vent was a success both inancially and socially. A Methodist Sunday school social was held at the honu1 of V. G. Lyford Tuesday evening. I wiis a lawn ice cream social. V large number were present nul all spent a pleasant even- "ff. "ff.Mrs. Mrs. E. E. Bell entertained he members of the L. B. T. club at her home on Ilarlau street Wednesday afternoon. LMie ladies were entertained in splendid manner and the ifternoon proved very enjoya ble for all. Mesdames Milligan , Knight uid Boose entertained the Pres byterian ladies Kensington at .he home of Mrs Boose yester- lay afternoon. A large number of the ladies were .present and ill enjoyed a pleasant after- icon. Light refreshments added nuch to the pleasure of the occasion. On Tuesday evening at the mine of Lottie Gulp a very ileasant social was held. It was complimentary to a class of boys in the Christian Sunday school taught by Jennie Prater. This class won out in a contest .hat was held during the month of July. A large crowd was present and all enjoyed a pleas- 'int evening. The boys are to be congratulated on the work they did. Jennie Bucher and Clarence E. Smith were married at the home of the bride's parents , Samuel Bucher and wife. A1 0o'clock the bridal party en. tered the parlors , which were elaborately decorated and here the ceremony was performed by Rev. Gronenberger , of the Chris tian church. After congratula tions a dainty wedding supper was served. Both the bride and groom are so well known to Falls City people , that there are very many friends to unite i n extending congratulations upon this auspicious occasion A Great Shoot. The boys held a great shoot at the traps last Friday after noon and Col Frederick is en titled to feel "chesty" over his score. A hundred targets were shot , the score being as follows Frederick , 92 ; Vcach , 91 ; Chas Davis , 91. If any of the neigh boring sports think they cai beat this trio of shooters The Tribune would be glad to hea from them. Lost. A good watch ; silverine case Dueber works , 17 Jewell. Rewar if left at this office. Pence Agreement Just as we go to press a iiessage annoucos that the apanese and Russian peace invoys have reached an agree ment , the terms of Japan hav- f been accepted by Russia. \To definite information as to lie nature of the terms , has jeen received. a a * The Teacher's Institute. The Richardson County Insti- utos \ in session at the high ehool building and has proven ne of the1 largest and most 011- Inisiastie uctherings of the kind vi r held in the county. The eaehers began toarrivein the city Saturday afternoon and by the ime the- institute wascalled to or- er on Monday morning the mini- KM1 had greatly increased , and lhe nrollment reached a total of KM. < Yom the beginning a spirit of in- ense intercut has prevade'd the neeting , and every teacher pres- nt has become imbued with the. ntliusiasin and earnestness of the nstnictors. These instructors nro ? rof. AV. II. Pillsbury , Fi.lls City ; Supt. IIolV , Qumboldt ; Grace Groves , Lincoln ; Mrs. N. 0. Rich- iiond , Omaha ; Prin. Mai tin , Neb- aslca City ; Prin. Sohlaifer , llnm- joldt : Verna Vnstine , Rule ; Prof. VV. Watson , Verdon , Martha ving , Verdon. A more' able corps if instructors could not have been ecnrecl and they have carried for. van ! the work of the institute vith much thoroughness and with splendid results. On Monday evening a reception vns tendered the teachers in tlio iHsembly room of the high school wilding and was a very pleasant social event. At this time the iiinual teachers' spelling contest ook place in which Mrs. Bessie Brinegar , of Rule , took first lion , irs , and the second honors were iwarded to Gertie Robinson , of Stella. A large dictionary WIIH i warded to ench of these winners. L1 h e state .superintendent was ) resent at this reception and ml. Irensed the teachers on "Clouds uid Snnsliine of School Life. " On NVc'Incfiday Hon. George Watkins , of Verdon , was present uid spoke briefly to the teachers , lis address being full of good points all of which were duly up- predated by It is hearers. Prof. A. E. Davisson , of the state ntii- versity , was also present on Wed nesday and delivered an address ) ii ' 'Getting the Meaning of Things. " Pruf. Davidson is al ways a favorite in such gatherings md his remarks iniide a distinct mpression. The special features of the in btitnte are worthy of part'iL-nlai mention. The art exhibit , which is in charge of Prof. Martin' IP hj far the peer of anything of tin kind ever shown in the city. The pictures can only be ade quately described by an artist am so we will have to be contcMit will haying that those who are compe tent to judge1 have prononnce ( this collection of pictures one ol superior merit. 1'ho exhibit ol school work by Verda Allen ami Orra French is excellent and tlio display of native grasses by Miss Akin , of this city , is a valuable object lesson in the kind and nature of Brasses that grow on Ne braska boil. The primary teacher's kensington - ton under the direction of Mies Greaves is especially interesting and instructive , and the class in water colors conducted by Mise Vastine is also a valuable feature of the institute work. The class in Picture Study bj Prof. Martin affords much pleas ure and profit for nil. Prof. Mnr- tin is also interested in the ath letic Hide of school life and is re garded as an oracle by these eeok. ing knowledge of basket ball and other school games , The institute has been visited by the following prominent in structors all of whom have given helpful addresses : Prof. O. II. Longlong , of Normal college , Prw. J. W , Crablree , of Peru , Supt. Goo. D. Oamiiglon , of Au burn , and Prof. VV , n. Oleminous , of Fremont. While the teachers have been kept busy , they have nil found some timu to enjoy the social features of the institute and many have expressed the belief that thjs has been the most pleasant MHvell as the most profitable institute ever hold in the county. The institute will close Saturday noon. Ernest Allenbaugh Killed. Word reached this city last Monday that ICrnest Allonbaugh hid been killed by a St. Joseph & Grand Island train near Hiawatha , van. It-coins that the accident occurred on Friday but the boty was not identified until Monday , it which time his mother who ivcs in this city , was notified. LMie deceased , who was about HOV enteen years old , left here Wednes- lay of last week , telling his mother hat he was going to Morton , KB. , u work in tlio railroad shops. Llis body was found lying along side the track Friday morning by section men on their way to work. Whether he fell from the train , or- whetlier lie was lulled and thrown oil' , as some believe , will probably never ne known. The mother went to Hiawatha and the funeral' was held at that place on Tues day , Pioneer Picnic. The Pioneer picnic at Verdon on Wednesday and Thursday was a splendid success. Falls City was well representedmany of our people goingto the sister town to enjoy the good time that was provided. The pro gram was probably the best ever rendered at a pioneer picnic in this county , and the sports and amusements were all of a high class. Married. Clara Shafcr and Guy Ilutclr ins were married yesterday morn ing at Auburn. The bride is a well known Numaha county lady and the groom , who is a son of Warren Ilutchins of this city , is a worthy young man in every re spect. They -vill ; have the con gratulations of man ) * friends. Marriage Record- Tim following ; llcoiiwus were Indued by ludze WllliiU- Clurcitiuu K Smith , Pulls City. . . . .T. .Iciinlu Uuchcr , Pulls City 2. " > GhiiK. . Slillilnuck. Sulum 24 Martini. ) Million , Salem 18 Guy S , IIutchlnH , Shubort. . 'JO Clu'rii rflmfer , Nuinului City 22 . .1 Christian Church. Hible School at 9:45. Junior Endeavor 3 p. m. Y. P. C. E. , 7 p. m. Prayer meeting at S Wednes day. day.No No preaching service during the minister' : ! absence. J. Cronenberger , Minister. The County Levy. The county board met this week and fixed the count ) ' levy as follows : general fund , one and seven tenths mills ; bridge fund , three mills ; soldier's re lief fund , one tenth of a mill ; insane fund , two tenths of a mill Total , 5 mills. The levy last year was 9 mills. So much money was raised by the high levy last year that the levy was cut in two this year.
