THE FALLS CITY TRIBUNE.
Vol. II FALLS CITY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY , DECEMBER 8 , 1905- Whole No. iQO
Government May Help.
The Indian ollice is disposed
to encourage the people of Rich-
ardsod county , Neb. , who are
taxing in their property to pay
fora drainage canal lending
down into Brown county , Kan. ,
designed to reclaim a vast nrea
of land-in and out of the reser
vation.
The government has agreed
to recommend a bill to congress
for an appropriation to pay for
a share of the cost of the canal
if a showing can be made to
prove that the work \vould en
hance the vulue of the Indian
lands.
The lands cannot be taxed but
funds placed to the creit of the
Indians may be diverted to can
al account by act of congress.
Interested Nebraskans are
now at work preparing a show
ing to be placed before con
gressional committees in sup
port of a bill providing a large
sum of money for the drainage
works. With a favorable re
commendation by the Indian
office there is little doubt that
nn appropriation may be made.
Aberdeen Angus Sale
The public sale of Aberdeen
Angus cattle belonging to Hard
ing & Parsons at Humboldt last
week , proved beyond question
that the "scrub" has had its
day in this section. "While no
fancy prices were paid for this
stock the average for the herd
of something like sixty head
was 175.75 the top animal bring
ing $150. When you consider
that this herd is the product of
a few years with a start of a
dozen thoroughbred cows , with
care no better than a good farm
er would give to his herd of
common stockers , the profit has
doubled. True it costs more to
start but there is a satisfaction
in seeing a line farm dotted
with line sleek cattle that you
get in no other way than to
breed for them , that more than
pays the difference in cost to
start.
A visit to the Prairie Lawn
stock farm and one glance at
the crop of calves would con
vince the most skeptical that
this firm did start right. The
sale was made on account of the
retirement ol Mr. Parsons and
the entire herd was placed upon
the open market.
Col. M. W. Harding will con
tinue the breed on the Prairie
La\\n stock farm which he owns
and for that purpose selected
fourteen head on sale day.
With farm land at $100 pei
acre there is but one solution tc
the problem of how to make
farming pay. Select the thor.
oughbred that suits your fancj
and start with the best no mat-
rer what the price. Breed foi
individuality and you will win
Good stock always tops tin
market while inferior gradej
are slow sale. There is always
a difference in the price whei
you have an individual that sev
eral parties , want or when yfa
have to seek among a multitude
to find a buyer. It costs nc
more to raise a $100 calf thai
it does to mature a $50 one , am
breeders are fast coming to thi :
conclusion. Richardson count ;
has today more breeders o
thoroughbred stock than an1
county in the state and -\ve hop
to see an increase from year t
year along this line.
Dancing School.
Prof. Fred Beaulieu openei
dancing school Wednesday eve
ning with about twenty-fiv
couples in attendance. Excel
lent music was furnished am
the pupils are progressing rap
idly ,
Creighton Morris Passes Away.
A multitude o f friends of
Creightoti Morris in this county
will be pained to learn of hi- *
death which occurred at Lin
coln on Tuesday.
lie has held the position of
book-keeper at the asylum for
some time past and was among
the number at that institution
who were stricken with typhoid
fever. For more than ten weeks
he suffered from the ellVcts of
this dread disease and when at
last the fever left him , strong
hopes for his recovery were en
tertained although he was in a
very weakt-ned condition , In
fact he did rally for a few days ,
but had a relapse which soon
brought an end to his sutlering.
For many years Mr. Morris
ha < < been known in republican
political circles in this county
and state. He held several po
sitions in the court house a few
years ago and the able manner
in which he met every duty won
for him the esteem and respect
of alljw'ho came in contact with
him.
His remains were shipped
to Humboldt Wednesday and
services held on Thursday when
the remains were interred in the
Bratton cemetery north of that
city , where his aged father was
laid to rest but a few months
District Court.
An adjourned term of the dis
trict court will convene Monday
to hear the preliminary matters
pertaining to the establishing of
the proposed drainage district.
Some twenty land owners have
tiled objection to the incorpora
tion of their land in the district
alleging that the ditch would
bo of no benefit to the land. The
court will probably be engaged
icaring these protests in about
two weeks as everybody con
cedes the urgent necessity of
mmediate action in the matter.
There are but few doubting
Thomases left to aver that the
plan to prevent the overllow is
not feasible , and they . will
sometime regret their opposi
tion. There are too many acres
of waste land in this county
that should and will be reclaim'
ed , to permit any individual 01
personal enmity to block the
way to this great improvement.
The action of the Supreme
court in declaring the jury law
invalid has rendered doubtfu !
the date of the next jury term.
The judges are conferring about
the matter and will soon an
nounce the date , at which time
the board of supervisors will
call the jury under the old sys
tern.
Brilliant Social Event. .
Friday evening of last weel
was the date of one of the most
enjoyable social events of tin
season. Some sixty guests en
joyed a whist partvatthe home
of Mr. and Mrs.John Crook
The beautiful house was tin
scene of great gaity until ;
late hour and the party wai
conceded to be the social sue
cess of the year ,
We would be glad to note tin
fact that beautiful prizes wen
offered the successful lady an <
gentleman , but owing to the fac
that the postoftice departmen
has recently surpressed certaii
newspapers for similar notices
we refrain from mentioning tlr
winners. However , the guest
were delighted with the com
plete arrangements for thei
pleasure , and at a late hour re
luctantly departed for thei
homes.
Business Change.
A change in business circles
the past week places , T. C. Tan
ner proprietor of the Meyer
hardware store. While the deal
is closed Mr. Tanner will not
take possession of the business
until February 1st , at which
time he expects to place the
stock second to none in the city.
Mr. Tanner has had much ex-
jerience in this line and has
uimerous friends in this coin-
nun ity who are glad to see him
eturn to the business circles of
this city. We hope that his
nest sanguine expection may be
enlisted in his future business
career.
Isn't it the Truth.
At first Hush it seems strange
that repuhlican papers should
lelight in criticising republican
officials. Democrats do not tie-
lounce and belabor democratic
officials and why should repub-
icansbeso vicious toward their
partisans ? The fact is the dem
ocrats are not in the tight. They
are effectually put to sleep. The
battle now in Nebraska and in
the nation is not to decide
which political party shall con
trol , but which faction of the
epublican party. Republicans
who have aspirations and who
: ire not in the swim in the
nirty know it is not worth
while to go after the democrats
md so the } ' gut after the men
, vho really are in control and
try to unhorse them. They
eally join the democrats in an
effort to defeat the controlling
action in the party in the hope
that they can obtain control and
that the other faction will bo
more loyal and honorable than
they and will help them into
lower. York Times.
Another Patient.
Sheriff Ilossack was called to
Humboldt last week to take
charge of John Cassady who ap
peared to be haying one of his
periodical sprees. Mr. Cassad } '
s a hard working farmer and has
a most exemplary family of grown
children who have labored dili
gently to make the home com
fortable and pleasant. The hus
band and father when not under
the influence of liquor is very
pleasant about the home but
when the demon of drink is
upon him , at once proceeds to
make life a burden not only for
the family but for neighbors who
are called upon for protection at
these periods-
Patience has ceased to be a
virtue in this instance and com
plaint was filed under the new
law to have him brought before
the board of insanity. He was
brought before that body and
adjudged a fit subject for the
asylum where he was taken Ivy
Sheriff Ilossack Tuesday.
The numerous friends of the
family in the west end of the
county hope that he may soon
return clothed in his right mim
and with a better conception ol
true life
Special Session.
A demand is going up fron ;
many quarters for the governoi
to call a special session of the
legislature to provide certain
constitutional a mend in e n t s ,
There is no question but thai
the old constitution is not ade
quate and should be amended
but we have worried along witl ;
it for some time and probablj
could better afford to await the
next regular session than tc
spend the $100,000 necessary tc
provide for a special session
besides we never knew a legis
lature that was worth a him
dred thousand of anybody' <
money.
At the Theatre.
"Dora Theme was presented
by an excellent company at the
Oehling on Monday evening
and pleased a good house. The
play was exceedingly interest
ing , the humorous being inter
mingled with the semi-dramatic
in such a manner as to prove
the success of the d.iamati/.a-
tion of "Dora Thorne.
Woodman Memorial Service.
The Woodmen of the World of
this city will hold memorial ser
vices at the M. 15. church on
Sunday , December 17. 1905 , at
2ilO : o'clock p. m. Rev. George
II. Schleh , of Omaha , the well
known orator and lecturer will
deliver the memorial address.
Sovereign Manager Walsh , also
of Omaha , will be present and
assist in the meeting. Every
body invited. 100-21
Stabbing Affray.
J. M. Gregery quarreled with
Joe Wilson and son. Frank , last
Monday evening about 5 o'clock.
In the mixup that followed Joe
Wilson was stabbed in the back
three times and his son Frank
was punctured in the side. Sev
eral other parties were wit
nesses but the particulars are
hard to obtain. Dr. Houston
was called and dressed the
> vounded parties who are doing
as well as could be expected.
We hear that complaint has
been filed against Gregery and
he was placed in the county jail
to await developments in the
case.
Boy Shot.
On Saturday afternoon Robert'
Decker was driving his cow
homeward , when he met Henry
Leister near the. residence of
Harry Perkins. Just what oc
curred between the boys we
have not been able to learn but
it appears that the Leister boy
had a target rille and sent a 22-
calabre ball into Robert Deck
er's body. Dr. Kerr was called
and dressed the wound and the
patient is getting along nicely.
The lads are some 12 or 14
years of age which probably
accounts for the reckless use of
fire arms.
A Small Blaze.
At 2 o'clock last Friday morn
ing the fire alarm was sounded
and the volunteer company was
soon upon the scene. It proved
to be the residence of J. M.
Gregery living near the stand ,
pipe , and the ilames had gained
such headway that but little
was saved trom the burning
building.
It appears that considerable
delay was made in giving the
alarm which resulted in the
total loss of the dwelling and ;
majority of the contents whicl
were lightly insured.
Sorosls.
The recital at the Methodisl
church Wednesday evening bj
Jessie Eldridge Southwick
under the auspices of the Sere
sis wns quite well attended ant"
the entertainment was of the
same high standard generallj
given by this club.
Jubilee Singers.
The Winchell Jubilee singen
demonstrated their musica
ability to a large audience or
Tuesday evening at the Metho
dist church. They provided i
program of merit , showing tha
much care and attention hat
beed expended on every num
ber. The entertainment wai
highly appreciated by thosi
present.
Married.
Married at the M. E. parson *
age Wednesday , December (5 ( , al
1 p. m. , Alex Rebuck and Grace
Deal , both of Merrill , Kan. ,
Rev. W. T. Oline officiating ,
Their home will be near Morrill.
Lev ! MuHride and Minnie ;
Wilson both of Preston were
married on Wednesday after
noon at the court house by , 'Iudge
\ ilhite. The young couple
have many friends who join The
Tribune in extending congratu
lations.
At Kansas City on Wednes
day , November IMHh , occurred
the marriage of Lydia Iliggins
and A. II. Ciillison of Auburn.
Mr. Callison is proprietor of
a jewelry store in Auburn and
was formerly in the employ of
Davies fc Owens jewelry store in
this city , lie is an excellent
young man and made many
friends among Falls City pee
ple. The bride's home is Prai
rie Union but she has for some
time been employed as stenog
rapher in Kansas City. The
Tribune and their many friends
in this city extend congratula
tions to Mr. and Mrs. Callison.
At the home of the bride in
this city on Wednesday evening ,
Nov. 2th ! ) , occurred the mar
riage of Laura B. I'axton to
David W. Reed of Omaha. The
bride is well icnown in Falls
City's social circles and her
many friends join with The
Tribune in wishing Mr. and Mrs
Reed all happiness.
Struck by a Tie.
Thursday eve while hauling
ties , a teamster was the victim
of what might have been a fatal
accident. One of the ties be
came dislocated and this driver
attempted to replace it. In so
doing he lost his balance ) and
fell to the ground , the tie falling
across his neck. The man was
picked up unconscious but soon
revived and aside from a badly
bruised neck and shoulder was
not seriously injured.
Next.
David E. Thompson , ambas.
sador to Brazil , is threatened
with removal. It is understood
that Mr. Thompson , who is now
in his home in Nebras
ka , will Lnot return to Hra
. Mr. Thompson and Eugene
Seeger , consul general in Ric
Janeiro , had a row and made
charges against each other ,
Seeger accused the ambassado :
of misconduct in office and alsi
of discretions in pjivate life.
The solicitor general , Mr
Penfield completed his erram
and returned. He made a re
port which is said to have up
held t h e charges agains
ThomphOn. Thompson follow
ed Penfield to the United States
He landed in New York sooi
after Penlield's arrival. He re
mained there a few diiys the ;
proceeded to his Nebrask ;
home. He did not come here I
pay the usual visit of respect ti
to the President and Secretar
of State. This neglect is al
most an unpardonable offense
Died7
The funeral of the infant soi
of Elmer Grush and wife w
held Wednesday evening at tin
family residence , Rev. Glim
conducting the services. Inter
rnent was in Steele cemetery.
Council Meets.
The city council held a sessio
Monday evening at the office c
P. S. Heacock , the city quartet
being closed on account of a dt
fective furnace. This ineetin ,
drew a number of business me
before the official body to not
i their action upon an ordinance
had been framed by a committee
from the Commercial club and J.
E. Leyda the city attorney , in
: hc interest of the admission of
he rural telephone system into
his city. After drafting this
ordination the document was sub
mitted to both rural lines , the
management in both instances
: oncurring in its measures.
At the proper time this ordi-
lance was introduced by Coun
cilman Hutchins and was placed
"n a position for open discussion.
There really appeared no feeling
on the part of any one but to do
he right thing toward all con-
: erned so far as the individual
law the move for the public
jood. While there was consider
able discussion pro and con it
wns all good naturcdly and in a
spirit of the most good for the
most people. In a little side talk
lo the committee , Mayor Ley da
ivas very frank in the suggestion
: hat early closing of business
louses the past summer had done
more to injure trade in the city
han the difference in opinion
tpon telephone franchise and the
lentiment voiced appeared to
lave considerable followingHe
: itcd that in his visits to other
: owns surrounded by practically
he same class of farmesr , he had
witnessed trade from that source
us late as eight o'clock by farm-
; rs and their wives who lived
several miles from town.
After lengthy discussion not
only'upon the virtue of the ordi
nance but upon various methods
'or the upbuilding of our city ,
he ordinance was passed to its
first reading with practicall } ' no
change from its original read
ing.
ing.In
In the matter of the length of
ime for which qnul franchise
should be granted was changed to
date with the expiration of the
franchise held by-'the Falls City
telephone company. Mayor Ley-
: la brought this matter to notice
and favored the move of having
both franchises expire on the
same date from the fact that the
city might have an opportunity
; it that time to sell a franchise
; ind would thus 'be in a position
to negotiate.
A motion was made that when
the council adjourn they do so to
meet on Thursday night for the
purpose of reading the ordinance
the second time.
We are pleased to sec the spirit
manifest in this move and hope
that our rural friends will think
better of Falls City and her busi
ness run than they have shown
in the past few months and th.it a
united effort will be made for the
best interest. of this community
which not only means a better
town but a higher price for the
farms adjoining a good town ,
The svste-m of boycott S : ; wrong
from every standpoint and works
an injustice to innocent parties.
The interest of town and country
are one all over this agricultural
area and every dollar you send tea
a department store is placed en
tirely and forever out of your
reach. When it is put with the
home merchants it continues in
circulation in your community.
Never forget the friend who
helped you when you needed aid ,
you would dislike to be called an
ingrate , Hut this is the spirit
shown in many cases , merchants
have carried an op"en account from
one years end to another without
interest and as soon as the cus
tomer was able to pay cash he
began to place an order with a
department store because he
could get an inferior article at a
trifle less. Let us be fair with
each other and you will soon see
a material change in our sur-
i' ' roumlings.