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THE FALLS CITY TRIBUNE.
Vol. HI FALLS CITY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY , JUNE i , 1906. Whole No. 125
1 fs. Eighth Grade Commencement.
The standing room sign was
out at the Gehling last Friday
night , the occasion being the
Eighth grade commencement
excercises. It would be a very
difficult matter to mention one
feature of the program without
speaking of all as the excellence
was so uniform. We cannot re
frain however , from alluding to
the splendid singing of the chil
dren under thedirection of Prof.
Richardson. To hear children
sing in three parts is unusual ,
but to hear them sing as well as
they did Friday night is except
ional enough to call for com
ment. The music in the schools
has reached a high degree of ex
cellence under Prof. Richardson
and his teaching if * giving to the
little ones an idea as well as a
love for music that will have a
marked effect in shaping their
lives and characters. Some
suggestion has been made that
music woulel be eliminated next
year. The Tribune believes
this would be a very unwise
move and hopes that if the
board has any such idea that it
will reconsider the matter.
The graduating classes num
bered forty-one and the marks
achieved by the members were
the highest any class has ob
tained heretofore. They made
a brave picture as they received
their diplomas and one that
Falls City has every reason to
be proud of. The large crowd
in attendance was delighted
with the program in its entire
ty and expresseel its apprecia
tion in unstinted applause.
Good Music.
The music * rendereel - - by . . . the . , .
Methodist choir last Sunday
night on the occasion of the
Baccalaureate sermon deserves
special mention. The large
choir under thedirection of Mrs.
T. G. Gist sung with unusual
temperment and feeling. This
is one of the finest musical
organixation in the city and
adds greatly to the attractive
ness of the services of the
church.
At The Old Stand.
Fred E. Schmittof Savannah ,
Mo. , has purchased the Bode
stock and will conduct the busi
ness at the old stand in the
future. Mr. Schmitt is a young
man of extensive business ex
perience and ability and we
know the people of Falls City
will give him his share of pat
ronage , the Bode stock being
among the most complete in the
city. The same force of clerks
have been secured while Mr.
Ernest Bode will have charge
of the dry goods department.
"We wish the new manager a
successful and prolltable busi
ness career among us.
A New Firm.
The real estate firm of Rieger
& Sebold has been dissolved ,
John L. Cleaver purchasing Mr ,
Reiger's share. The new firm
will be known as Cleaver &
Sebold and will have their office
in the quarters occupied by the
old firm. Judge Cleaver is an
old , experienced man along thai
line and will be untiring in his
efforts to bring- about unlimited
success for the firm. He has
occupied the position of police
jndge , and justice of the peace
for a number of years and has
always enforced the law beinj
prejudiced by none.
Fred Sebold is an excellen'
outside man and is a rustler foi
business. He was deputy foi
county recorder several yean
and has enjoyed a successfu
career. We bespeak for th <
new firm the best in the land.
Railroad Meeting.
A meeting of the parties in
terested in the new railroad
was held at Sycamore Springs
Monday afternoon. A number
of fanners were present and the
outlook was fully discussed by
Mr. Bird , of Topeka , who lias
been promoting the enterprise.
LMie prospects are not very
bright because of the excessive
temands for right of way. The
statement was made by Mr.
iird that at the present outlook
he railroad would cost $21,000
) er mile , which figure made the
construction of the road highly
mprobable. It was suggested
.hat the several townships
night issue bonds , but this
vroused considerable opposition ,
especially from Merrill , Kans.
L'liere was also some talk oi
changing the proposed road to
in electric road , but this plan
vas not considered feasible and
vas not entertained. Altogeth
er the prospect is not encour-
iging. and the farmers who are
naking such excessive demands
ire standing in their own light ,
assisting to defeat an enterprise
: hat would prove of inestimable
value to them.
The following Falls City men
were in attendance : E. H.
Towle , John Lichty , W. E. Dor-
rington , R. C. James , Ed Nolte ,
Wm. Boose , Sam Kimmel , Chas.
rleincman , W. S. Korner , Rob't.
Rule , F. E. Martin and Geo. W
Spraggins.
Memorial Sermon.
The Presbyterian church was
crowded last Sunday morning
to its utmost capacity , by those
who wished to hear the memor-
al service. The building was
pre'ttily'decorale'd with flowers'
ind Hags and presented a very
leasing appearance. Rev.
Griffinjdelivered an able address
eplete with excellent ideas of
.he past , present and future.
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Saloon At Barada.
A license to run a saloon for
one year in Barada has been
granted Martin Gehling of this
it3r. Wade Ten Eycke has been
secured as a bar keeper and the
; ) lace promises to be one of the
nest orderly , cleanest and up-
to-date saloons ever run in
Barada. Martin is an excellent
man and will conduct the busi
ness in the same manner thro1
the entire period of his license.
Among- the Officials.
This must be the calm before
the storm at the court house , as
there is , to use a street corner
expression , "nothin1 doin' . "
There were but eight real es
tate transfers to be recorded.
Treasurer has been attending
to light routine work.
Clerk of the district court is
straightening up affairs f o r
June 4th , or district court.
A new ice water tank , pur
chased from Peter Frederick
has been installed on first iloor ,
Janitor Ruegge is bemoaning
the loss of some pet pigeons
which were stolen from him dur
ing the week.
Judge Gagnon issued but one
license :
Fred W. Freie , Falls City. . . 2 ]
Ada Schultx , Falls City. 2f
Commercial Club.
The annual banquet and elec
tion of the officers of the Com
mercial club were held at Fre
mont last Monday evening ,
The Fremont College Concerl
orchestra furnished musical
numbers during the evening and
together with the elegant ban
quet , witty toasts and speeches
the evening was certainly ir
keeping with this wide awake
organization.
When was the Falls City Com
mercial clubs annual banque
held ?
Society News.
The Tournament whist club
met with Mr. and Mrs. Norman
Musselman last Thursday oven-
ing. Resides the regular mem
bers , II. C. Smith wa present
and was taught how real whist is
played. At the conclusion of the
play the averages were struck ,
15ert Rcavis and Mrs. Chas. liar-
grave were the winning couple.
Notwithstanding the unavoidable
absence of Mr. Musselman a
most enjoyable evening w a s
spent.
One of the most delightful par
ties of the season was that given
at the home of Henry Shaw and
wife last Friday night in honor
of the birthday of Mrs. Shaw.
Some thirty friends and relatives
were the guests and an evening
of unusual enjoyment was had.
Refreshments , s u c h as Mrs.
Shaw is famous for , were served
at a late hour. Many beautiful
remembrances were given Mrs.
Shaw by the friends present , all
of whom departed reluctantly for
their homes when the evening
was over , wishing her many
happy returns in which The
Tribune joins.
The sixth annual meeting of
Sorosis was held at the home of
Mrs. Jussen. After music and a
discussion of the year's work ,
officers for the coming year were
elected : Mrs. Banks , president ;
Mrs. Hargrave , vice president ;
Mrs. A. E. Hill ; secretary ; Mrs :
Ileacock , treasurer ; Mrs. Ewalt ,
auditor. Refreshments were
served by the hostess.
The ladies of the Episcopal
Church will serve ice-cream ,
strawberries and cake next Wed-
nesda- evening June ( > th , at the
home of Mrs. P. H. Juessen.
Price will be 25 cents and we as
sure you , from past experiences ,
that you will have an i-vening of
pleasure , these ladies entertain
ments and social affair being ex-
tremel } ' successful.
The young ladies Kensington
of the Presbyterian church were
delightfully entertained at the
home of Ethel Parchen last Sat
urday evening. Ethel is a charm
ing hostess and made the even
ing one of pleasure for her
guests. Refreshments were
served.
A fishing party enjoyed great
sport in a day's outing on Tues
day of this week , Harry Jennc
and wife , also Frank Schaible
and wife chaperoned the merry
party.
The home and foreign Mission
ary societies of the M. E. church
will give a 10 cent tea at the
home of Mrs. Geo. Holland nexl
Friday evening , June 8th.
The Women's Relief Corpi
served an elegant dinner at the
G. A. R. hall last Wednesday ,
The room was elaborately dcco
rated and an immense crowc
was in attendance. These af
fairs are always of the very bcs
and anyone receiving an invita
tation is very fortunate.
John Ilutchins entertainer
Judge Gagnon and Sheriff Fen
ton at a pigeon pie dinner lasi
Tuesday. John rustled ? ) the
necessary birds Monday and his
friends enjoyed the event im
mensely.
A pretty social affair was
given at the home of T. Himmel
reich and wife last Wednesdaj
evening. It was in the form of :
farewell reception for Rev. Smitl
and wife given by the St
Martha's Guild. The parlor ;
were thrown open and were the
scene of much merriment. At ar
appropiate hour , refreshments
were served ) which added to the
overflowing pleasures of the eve
ning.
Decoration Day.
The national custom of ct'le-
brating the IJOth day of May as
Decoration or Memorial Day is
among the most important and
best of our events. To look
back and remember those who
have uonebi'fore , the deeds they
have done , and in so doing giv
ing them the praise and remem
brances of true friendship and
love. How many ot us can re
member when these old veterans
of war were young and active
men ? Not many. Still when
we see Old Glory , at the head
of the procession unfurled to
the bree/.e , and followed by
those clad in the coat of blue ,
we are filled with the spirit of
love and patriotism.
Wednesday was an ideal da } '
but on account of the heavy
rain the previous night the
people were compelled to ride
instead of marching as is the
usual custom. All met at the
G. A. II. post and from there
went west until they reached
Stone Street when they then
turned north. The beautiful
Stars and Stripes belonging to
the Post was at the head and
following this vehicle came the
old soldiers in hacks. Next
were the Relief Corps ladies ,
who sang stirring patriotic
hymns. These were followed
by friends who had friends
sleeping in the Silent City ,
making the procession almost-
four blocks in length.
The business houses were
abundantly decorated with Hags
and bunting showing the spirit
of patriotism strong among our
citizens. The stores were all
closed from 10 till 12 o'clock.
The program at the cemetery
was carried out as scheduled in
last week's issue , and over a
thousand people were gathered
there to decorate the mounds
and pay their annual tribute to
the dead.
Baccalaureate Service.
This event is always looked for
ward to with pleasure , by the
community , no matter how
large or small the class , or
what conditions prevail.
The evening was clear , al
though extremely chilly.
Our beautiful and commodious
M. E. church was filled to over-
llowing , there being no services
at any of the other churches.
The magnificent choir is the
best ever in training in this
city , and rendered excellent
music on this occasion.
Rev. Griffin is a splendid
speaker and we are sure the
twelve gradual. will carry
with them thro' their entire life
the helpful suggestions contain
ed in his discourse.
Something New.
Geo. E. Hall proprietor of the
local shoe parlor will give away
a $3.00 pair of shoes and $1.0 < J
worth of hosiery next Tuesday
afternoon June nth. A Ilower
prixe contest is something new
and no"el here , but nevertheless
we believe it will be received
with pleasure. There should be
a large number of contestants
among the ladies. To the one
bringing in the prettiest and
nicest arranged boquet of flow
ers will be give first prixe , while
the next best boquet of the same
qualities will receive second
prixe.
Let every body participate
and bring a boepuet to the Geo.
Hall shoe store next Tuesday
afternoon.
New Location.
Dr. Maust , recently of Stauss-
ville , is now located at Donegal ,
Kansas and is enjoying : a large
practise. Dr. Maust was in the
office of Dr. Fast here for aeveral
months , and Falls City people are
glad that success is coming the
young man's way.
When in want of lunch goods
go to Harlow.
Mrs. May Xiegler came up from
Kulo Wednesday noon.
Mrs. Martin Kanaly is spend
ing the week with Kulo friends.
Mrs. D. II. Hlakeney was on
the sick list the first of the week.
Win. Cade is looking after bus
iness affairs near Osborne , Ivan.
Frank Gardner of Kulo remem
bered this weekly edition yester
day.
Go to Harlow if you want the
finest smoked halabut 3011 ever
ate.
Klmer De Jarnett was a-busi
ness visitor in Atchison Wednes
day.
Little Evaline DcJarnctt has
been quite ill during the past
week.
Jacob Grecnwald is spending
Ilis vacation with his mother in
this city.
Frank Simons of Rule was
looking after business affairs
liere Wednesday.
Harry McCoy of Lincoln has
been visiting with his uncle , J.
II. Pecht , and familv.
Josephine and Retina Johnson
of Lincoln are the guests of their
aunt , Mrs. J. II. Pccht.
Peter Hoffman , wife and son
Baxter , are visiting with her sis
ter , Mrs. Frank Messier at Fair-
bury.
Lillian Oswald expects to leayc
the first of the month for a brief
visit with her brother in Ken
tucky.
Mrs. John Oswald returned
Wednesday evening from Stella
where she has been vistt5ng.for
the past two weeks.
Mrs. A. Graham and sister
Mrs. McKinscy of Canada , were
the guests of W. II. Wheeler and
family at Stella last Saturday.
Ilarlow can and will sell you
the highest grade Kane granu
lated sugar for less money than
you can get it elsewhere for the
same grade.
Gqo. Neitxcl came up from
Preston Tuesday for a brief visit
with old friends here Our friend
George is well along in years but
is still active and greatly enjoys
a visit with Falls City people.
Fred Cleveland and wife are
down from Nebraska City and
will stay until tomorrow in order
to attend the commencement ex
ercises of the ' 06 class , of which
their daughter , Nettie , is a mem
ber.
Mrs. Samuel Marts returned
the first of the week from a twc
week's visit with her son ; S. E
Marts , and family at Goodland ,
Kans. She found that part o
the country extremely handy am
with a heavy wind all the time
On her way home she stopped a
Wymore and spent a week witl
her son , Karl and wife.
We were down at the Chicagc
Lumber & Coal Co's. quarter :
last Monday and couldn't lielj
but notice the large business be
ing done by this firm. Wagon
after wagon load of lumber lefl
the yards which shows that people
ple are building and know where
to buy. They arc reducing theii
large stock and consequently are
selling at very low prices. Anyone -
one interested in buying or any
who are contemplating building
it will pay them to inspect the
stock and prices of the Chicagc
Lumber & Coal Co. before plac
ing their order. Call and see
the genial manager , C. H. Rick-
ards and you will be treated so
fair that it will be a pleasure foi
you to return.
Vincpar Factory Secured.
Through the influence and the
untiring labor of a few men ,
Falls City has secured a vinegar
factory of large proportion. Mr.
Gregory of Paduka , Kentucky ,
one of the largest vinegar manu
facturers in the world was anxious
to secure a location for a new
factory in the west. lie was
hesitating between Nebraska
City and Kails City , and after a
large meeting held in Nebraska
City Monday night he came to
Falls City to look over the pro
spect. W. A. Grecnwald and
Ned Towlc met him in the train
and never let loose of him until
Kails City had won out. One of
the necessary things to be ac
complish was the raising of
$7,500 in stock which these two
gentlemen together with John
Morehcad raised in about an
hours work. The new factory
will have an output of at least
ten thousand barrels annually and
the proprietor states will con
sume practically the entire up pie
crop of Richardson County. Thus
the factory will not only be a
great benefit to Falls City but
will furnish a home market for
the apple raisers as well.
The following arc the men who
subscribed the necessary stock to
secure the enterprise :
W A Greenwald $500
Joseph Miles 500
E II Towle 500
J II Morehead 500
W E Dorrington 500
T J Gist 500
P Frederick , sr 500
Henry C Smith 500
1 F Reavis 200
F M Ilarlow 250
JII Hutchings 200
W W Jenne 200
A Graham 250
J Kanaly 200
Chas Heincmun 250
PS Ileacock 250
P Frederick , jr. . . . . , .T.- ' . 250
Gee E Hall ' . ' . ' 200
W II Crook & Co 250
Weaver Bros 250
G M Barrett 100
1 N Lyon 100
WmMohlcr 100
D P Crush 100
GJ Crook 50
Max J Hartman 50
L P Wirth 100
Whitaker Bros 100
J B Varncr 50
G H Fallstcad 50
R C James 100
There are several names on
another list which we were un
able to procure , but which we
will publish in our next issue.
Grandma Vaughn is seriously
ill.
J. J. Berry was over from Hia
watha on Monday.
Dr. Ilotintoii ; : ir.c .1 profession
al trip to Verdon Saturday.
J. W. Jackson was among the
Saturday visitors from Salem.
Gee Cellman was up from Re
serve on Saturday of last week.
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Nice wild and tame hay for
sale at P. II , Hermes Feed Store.
Attorney Morrow of Shubcrt
was a business visitor here Fri
day.
12. V. Allen and wife of Hia
watha spent Tuesday with Falls
City friends.
The outside of the D. P. Bran-
nin store is being treated to a
new coat of paint.
Lauretta and Frances Toplcff
of Hiawatha spent Wednesday
with friends here.
Gertrude Lum returned to her
home in Verdon after spending
a few days in this city.
Tom Hughes , an official of the
M. P. Railroad was at the Nat
ional the past Tuesday.
Mr. Downs returned the first of
the week from Rosalia , Kansas ,
where he has been for some
months.