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fit THE FALLS CITY TRIBUNE . , . . , , , Vol. Ill FALLS CITY NEBRASKA FRIDAY JANUARY 4 1907. Whole No. 156 Died. Jesse Denton Kay son of Alex and Eliza Ray , was born in Tennessee Sept. Oth 1870. Liv ed there until he was , about ten years old when lie removed with his parents to Richardson county , growing to manhood around Palls City. About the age of 18 he went to Indian Territory where he resided for a time , then he went from there to Las Animas. Colorado where he resided for about seven years or until about one and one half year ago. Since which time he has made his home with his sis ter , Mrs. H. Mosena. He was engaged at various occupations while in Indian Territory and was a sheep feeder while in Colorado. About three years ago he took sick with La Grippe which was followed by pneumonia from which he never fully recovered. This finally developed into consumption with other compli cations. The last half year he was un able to lie down to sleep. He slept for the last three months in a sitting position with his head in a high chair. Death relieved him of his sufferings on the morning of Dec. , 29th at l :80 oclock. His mother died before he went to the territory and his father died about 5 years ago. He leaves to mourn his loss IAVO brothers and two sisters , one sister in Indian Territory , a brother in St. Joseph and an other in Washington. Funeral services were con ducted by Rev. T. A. Linden- meyer , Sunday afternoon , at the Mosena residence. Inter ment being in the Steele Ceme tery. tery.Mrs. Mrs. Mary Jane Maddox was born in Ohio , October 2 , 1838 , and departed this life at Falls City , Neb. , December 31 , 1900 , aged 73 years , 2 months and 29 days. She was twice married , first to Mr. John Wing , Febu. rary 5 , 1852. Four children were born to this union , three of whom survive , Mr. Wing , the husband , dying in 1807. In 1873 , Mrs. Wing was mar ried to Wm. McKendree Mad dox , who departed this life foui months ago. Two children were born to this marriage , one dying in infancy , the other living , a daughter who is now Mrs. Fred Farrmgton. Mrs. Maddox was a faithful member of the M. E. church oi which she has been a membei lor years. The funeral was held from the M. E. church January 2 , 1907 , at 2 p. m. , and in charge of Rev , W. T. Cline. The interment toot place in the cemetery four milej from this city. Card of Thanks. We desire to thank all who sc kindly assisted and sympa thized with us in our sad be reavment of our dear mother. URIAH DUNCAN EDWARD DUNCAN EMILY HEATER IOLA MARTIN MARGARET BUSH ELLEN MCDANNALD. Moves Blacksmith Shop. Mr. Daeschner this weel moved bis blacksmith shop fron the building occupied by th < Werner & Mosiman Impleraen company , into the buildini formerly known as the Goldne blacksmith shop. This will enable Werner ! Mosiman to have a much large display and stock room for thei buggies , wagons and other vt hides and tarm implements. Change In Time Card. There will be a change in the Turlington time card , in the uture , the change going into ffect , January dth. Not many hanges are skeduled on the local rains , the more material differ- nce being in the through ser- 'ice. Board of Supervisors. The old board of supervisors net for its last session on Wed- icsday. The session has been pent in routine work of the usual character. The new joard will organize Tuesday of next week. Explained. An exchange tells how a school eachei1 was giving his pupils a esson regarding the circulation f the blood' . "If I should stand n my hcsid by way of , illustra- ion , the blood rushes to my head oesn't it ? " Nobody contradicted lim. "Now" lie continued , 'When I stand on my feet why oesn't the blood rush to my feet ? " 'Because1' answered a daring outh "your feet aint empty. " Fleet Officers. The Fraternal Life Associa- ion met last Monday evening at their lodge room and during he business session elected the ollowing officers : P. H. S. , Vtrs. Gertie Sperry ; H. S. , Mrs. < Ulie Watson ; H. J. , Frank Eversole ; H. C. , L. F. Snyder ; H. R. , Fred Sebold ; I. Si , Mrs. Jennie De\Vald ; O. S. , Mrs. Sarah Schock. In a Runaway. Monday morning Dr. W. Boose started on a professional call in he country and had quite an ex citing time of it before it was completed. When about three uiles northeast of this city , or at what is known as the Buckhol/5 corner , the coupling pin under the front of the buggy broke let ting the front of the buggy down. Dr. Boose was thrown from the rig and sustained a badly bruised arm. but luckily escaped with no nore serious injury. The team , which belonging to the Mettn barn , started on a run when the breakdown occtired and ran about two miles before they were stopped. Obituary. Elizabeth Catherine Jones was born in Pendleton county , Virginia. March 1 , 1831 , and died Debember 24 , 1906 , aged 75 years. 9 months and 23 days , She was married to Thomas H. Duncan in Franklin county , Mo. , in November 1847. Tc this union eight children wjzn born , two sons and six daugh ters , The husband and twc daughters preceded her in death Her departure is mourned by hei six surviving children : Ed ware Duncan , of Lewiston , Nebraska Uriah Duncan , of Rule ; Mrs , Ellen McDannald , of Chester Neb. ; Mrs. Emily Heater , o Hunnerwell , Kans. ; Mrs. Mar garet Bush , of Preston ; and Mrs lola Martin , of Rule ; also i sister , Mrs. Emily Cramer , o Auburn and a large circle o friends and relatives. In 1873 she was married l < Josiah Chambers , who departe < this life in 1881. The deceased was converte < early in life and for more thai fifty years has lived a faithful consistent Christian life in th' ' M. E. church and in death sh enjoyed the triumph of a we ) founded hope in Christ. Funeral services were con ducted at the M. E. church b ; Rev. Maze at Rule , intermen in the Rule cemetery. Serious Conflagration Averted. At ahout midnight Tuesday evening the residence occupied by Mrs. C. B. Elliott was dis- overed to be on lire , and al- hough the alarm was turned n as soon as the tire was dis- overed. considerable damage vas done. The ilames evidently originated from coals being left n the cook stove and a defective .tie , but not being discovered very soon they spread through : he entire house. Neighbor vomen gave the alarm and when other help arrived it was vith difficulty that the occupant f the house was saved. Mrs. Elliott , whose profession is that if nurse , and who for the past wo weeks had been attending o the late Mrs. Maddox. being vorn out from her long watch , vas sleeping too soundly to be wakened by the calls ot those n the outside and knew noth- ng ot her peril. The door was jurst open and she was carried o the home of Mrs. Spraggins nearby. The lire was extinguished by he tire department and al. hough the outside of the house sustained very little damage , he interior was badly damaged jy the tire , smoke and water. Union Services. The Ministerial association las arranged for union services during the week of prayer be ginning January 7th , using the subjects suggested by the 'Evangelical Alliance of the World. " The services will be icld in the different churches at f :80 : p. m. as lollows : Monday evening at the Chris tian chur'ch. Leader , Rev > Teeter. Subject , "The Church of the Living God.1 Tuesday evening at the Pres byterian church. Leader , Rev. indenmeyer. Subject. "The uospel of God's Son " Wednesday evening at the Brethren church. Leader. Rev. Manshardt , subject , "TheChris , tian Ministry. " Thursday evening at the German Evangelical church. Leader , Rev. Cline. Subject , 'Missions , Home and Foreign. " Friday evening at the M. E. church. Leader , Rev. Griffin. Subject , "Christian Institu tions. " A cordial invitation is ex tended to everybody to attend all these services. Change in Management. Jesse Whetstine has sold hi& interest in tjie local cigar factory , to his pardner , W. S. Leyda. He will remain at the factory un til the first of March , when he and his wife will move to theii farm near Washington , Kans. Mr. Whetstine has been in the cigar business in this city foi many years and during that time has become identified as one ol our leading business men , on ac count of the honest , straigh' ' forward methods employed ant we are sorry to see him retire from our circles. However Mr. Leyda has also had much experi ence in that linegoing into pard- nership with Mr. Whetstine soon after he came to this city. Five Close Guesses. In the guessing contest at UK A. E. Schmidt meat market las week on the weight of the larg < dressed beef on display at thai place of business , Mr. Klumm the baker at Lyon's bakery guessed within a half pound of the actual weight. His guess was three hundred and fifty and one- half pounds , while the weigh was three hundred and fift ] pounds. Mr. Klumm receive ( as the prize , a ten pound roas from the beef in ( juestion , Fou guessed within one pound. Keep Open House. The members of the I. O. O. F. and Rebekahs kept open house on New Years Day for their many friends. Both of these orders arc royal entertain ers and their social functions are always on a very elaborate scale. Each New Year is ush ered in by them with good cheer and friendship. Invitations were sent out the past week a n d extensive preparations were made for the At Home. Tuesday afternoon the hall was thrown open to the many guests and the hospitality of the season shown. Each guest was greeted by the various members of the reception com mittees , which were composed of Mesdames V. E. Simanton , A. E. Gantt , Katherine Wylie , F. Norris and Simon Davies ; Messrs V. E. Simanton. A. E. Gantt , Bert Simantou , Charles Hcineman , and Kleber. The hall was prettily decor ated in green and red , while pink and red caudles added more light to the scene. Wer ner's orchestra composed of six pieces rendered exquisite music during the afternoon. Two tables were arranged at the ends of the hall where Miss Nellie Downs and Mrs. Clarence Smith , assisted by Miss Grace Bucher served coffee and wafers. The east room seemed to be the blue room , as the gentlemen were enjoying a smoker. In the evening the guests as sembled at 7 o'clock in the 1. 0. O. F. hall where a well prepared program was rendered. While the same was not of a lengthy rfer it was one of much merit and was a source of much plea sure to those present. Follow- g are the numbers as they were rendered : Opening Ode of the Order. Address of Welcome Kev. lyiiidenmeycr Piano Solo Grace DeMer Vocal Solo Dorothy Morchcad Duet , Drum and I'iano Mrs. Gco. Holt and Master Johnnie Closing Ode of the Order. At 0 o'clock those present were invited to the Bode hall to partake of refreshments. Here a splendid banquet was served such as this order is famous for giving. The Werner orchestra had been secured for the occasion and those who wished remained at the Bode hall for the ball while those who were not so dis. posed , returned to the Odd Fel low's quarters where games , music and a social time passed the remainder of the evening all too quickly. Roll Call of Members. The members of the Christian church held a congregational meeting on Monday evening at the church which was in the nature of a roll call. After roll call an excellent program was rendered which was followed bj a luncheon. A large number ol the members were in attendance and the evening was very p lea ! antly spent. Gas Made as Used. A large number of interestet persons were entertained ii Maust's coal office Wednesday evening in viewing an asety lene gas plant in full operatiot and listening to an explanatioi of the merits of this new ligh by John E. Strayer , of Waterloo lee Iowa , who made the in stallation. The light will be in use then regularly and those who wani to see the operation of this much talked oi light would d ( well to call and see the ga.1 made as it is used. Society News. Miss Griustead entertained the Whist Club on Wednesday even ing and the first meeting in the new year was made a very pleas ant one by the charming hostess. The members of the Kensing ton society of the Presbyterian church were the guests of Mesdames - dames Ewalt , Graham and May , at the home of the former , on Thursday afternoon of this week. All these ladies are charming en tertainers and the afternoon was one of genuine pleasure to the large number of guests. Mesdamcs Himmelreich and Steele entertained a number of friends at a Kensington yester day afternoon. These charming affairs are always looked forward to with pleasing anticipations and this one was one of the most pleasant of the week's social events. A number of the young folks enjoyed a dance at the Wahl hall on Monday evening. The members of the D. D. club vere the guests of Miss Mason on Friday evening of last week , ind spent a very pleasant time. About ! ifteen of the Young Ladies C. 12. Kensington society of the Presbyterian church were ilcasautly entertained on Thurs day evening by Bessie Bohrer. tVfter the usual fancy work and social time elegant refreshments vere served. The members of St. Martha's Juihl gave an informal reception it1 the home of Judge Wilhite and wife on Monday evening , in hon or of Rev- Smith and wife , who arc visiting old friends here be- 'ore going to their home in Okla- iioma , where the Reverend lias been appointed Arch Deacon , tin ier Deacon Brooks. The event was an extremely oily and pleasant one , every guest joining in the merry mak- ng. Appropriate refreshments were served and old fashioned songs were sung until the New Year made its appearance. For real pleasure this event was the one of the season. The members of the Presby terian C. E. society held a busi ness meeting and a social session at the home of Dr. Allison and wife on Monday evening. It was in the form of a watch party and was very much enjoyed. Excit ing games and toothsome refresh ments were among the manj pleasures. About twenty five of his friemh were entertained at cards b ) Sterling Falloon on Wednesda > evening. After a few hour : spent in this pleasing past-time an elegent two course luncheoi was served. Mesdames Himmelreich am Steel will entertain at Cards thii afternoon. Anita Wilson entertained ; number of her friends on Tues da } afternoon , the event beini in honor of Miss Mary Russell of Salem. Miss Wilson is : charming hostess and made tli social event one to be remem bered by those fortunate enougl to be present. Born. A baby girl arrived at th home of Prof. Tobie and wileo ; Tuesday of this week. Th parents are justly proud of th New Year's arrival. New Implement Store. Messrs. Jones and Loucks hav rented the Glenn buildingam will open up an implement stor the first of February. Mr. Jone is now with an Omaha firm bu with his family will move to tin city in a few weeks. On Old Richardson County Boy. Mr. Morgan oi Towa was in this city the 11 rat of the week making arrangements for the 'iving of a home talent play hi his city , entitled1 The Old lomestead. This play will be given under the auspices of the ocal order of the Rlks Friday , anuary 18th and promises to ie an attraction of merit , vortliy of good patronage. Mr. Morgan has had a long xpenence of stage life and is perfectly capable of judging a oed attraction. He is a Rich- rdson county boy having lived icre many years ago. His ather came to this county in 857 and in the fall of 1859 was oined by his wife and son , who vas born in May that year , 'he old gentleman was one of he representatives from this ounty in the territorial legis- ature and was well acguainted vith the early settlers and Mulders of Falls City , such as Messrs. Judge Duudy , Jesse Crook , EdTowle , J. Holt , A. J. Weaver , Isliam Reavis , E. King ind many others. Mr. Morgan , Jr. , look up a tage career early in life and las followed that vocation for he past twenty-eight years. During all that time he has nly been in this city two times , once about nine years ago and hen this week. About twelve jr thirteen years ago Mr. Mor gan was playing with the at- raction , Uncle Josh Spruceby he same being a typical fron- .ier play and starring the country with excellent success. 1 was while with' this company that Mr. Morgan sustained the oss of his' right hand. The company Avere on the boards at Meriugo , Illinois on the even- ng of October 10 , 18JM and Mr. Morgan was playing his usual > art in the company. During the famous saw mill scene , and n the presence of an audience of over a thousand people , the right hand ol Mr. Morgan was caught in the mechanical part of the scenery and torn off be- "ore it was scarcely known what was happening. However nothing daunted by : his accident Mr. Morgan con. : inued with his career and has attained the best success. He will be remembered by many ol his old friends and acquaint ances both in this city and in the St. Stephens district where liis father was one of the earl , iest settlers , Veacb Wins. At the shoot held in Kansas City on New Years day Will Veach was high man. He kill ed 140 out ol a possible 150. Among the contestants was O'Brien of Kansas who is Veach's most formidable ad versary in the amateur ranks. Resolutions. Whereas , It has pleased the most Illustrious Protector of the Universe to call from our castle our worthy and esteemed clans man , Q. M. Potter. Therefore be it Resolved , That in the death of \ Clansman Potter this castle has lost one of its most worthy and. esteemed members , and his. family a loved one whose loss is irreparable. And , be it further Resolved , That the charter of this castle be draped for a period , of 60 days , that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this castle , that a copy be furnished to the family of the deceased , and also that a copy be sent to each of the city papers for publication. G. II. FAI.I.STKAD , J. II. HUTCIHNGS , : DOWNS. Committee ,