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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.
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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
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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.