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'v- < * ' llt torltfi l t THE FALLS CITY TRIBUNE. Vol. IV FALLS CITY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY , JANUARY II , 1907. Whole No. 157 Death Record. On Sunday , December . ' ! 0th , occurred the death ot the oldest person residing in Morrill. Kan sas , when Samuel E. Springer passed through the valley 6f Death. The deceased was an uncle of Otho Wachtel and Mrs. Sue DeWald of this city , and had several acquaintances in this city who will mourn his de- raise. The following was taken from the Merrill News. Samuel E. Springer was born in Washington Co. , Md. April 8tb 1815. Died at the home of his daughter , Mrs. D , B. Royer , in Merrill , Sunday , December JiOth 1900. He was married to Susan Catherine Power in 1848. Eleven children were born. to them , three having died in in fancy. In 1872 he moved to Illinois. His wife died in 1877. He came to Kansas in 1881 and settled in Brown Co. where he lived until his death. He was a tailor by trade , which trade he followed for many years. He lived with his daughter , Mrs. D. B. Royer , 28 years , in ; , whose home he always received the kindest care. He was a most affectionate father. He was never so happy as when he was surrounded by his children , grand children and great grand children. He es pecially loved his grand son , Elmer Royer. As Elmer grew to young manhood , his grand father was never happy when separated from him. . When the deceased was stricken last u Spring , it was Elmer he con stantly called for. Elmer cared for him with the greatest devo tion until he grew better , when t Elmer went away to college. Grandpa refused to be com forted. When he returned Christmas , Grandpa was nearly overcome with joy. For several days he seemed wonderfully happy , and his condition seemed much improved , but the end was near. He was stricken again and passed peacefully away Sunday evening at S o'clock. It seemed as tho' he waited to see Elmer once more and then went home. He often said he was homesick and wanted to go home and rest. His life had been one of peace and good will toward every one. His abiding faith in his Lord , sustained him through every trial and carried him to the re ward promised to those who f' are faithful. A He leaves to miss him on earth eight children , thirty-four grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren. His children are as follows ; J. E. Springer , Quinter , Kans. , W. H. Springer , Enterprise , s Kans. , G. W. Springer , Mrs , John Hause , Mrs. D. B. Stovei and Mrs. D. V. Royer , Morrillj Kans. , S. A. Springer and Mrs , John Power of Grand Junction , Iowa. The tuneral service was con ducted by Elder Wm. Davis ot New Years Day at 2 p. m. a1 the Brethren church where he . was a faithful and loyal mem ber. ber.A A number of friends gathered to pay the last tribute of re. spect to one everybody loved On the casket lay a sheaf o ripened wheat and a wreath o carnations and white narcissus The body was laid to rest ii ; the Merrill cemetery. The body bearers were hii A five grandsons , Elmer Royer , C E. and B. E. Hause , Haryej ; Stover and Cbas. Springer an < his grandson.in-law , A. Saw yer. i Society News. The M. E. Kensington held heir New Years party on Mon- lay evening at the home of the Misses Lyford. The rooms were cry prettily decorated with all six.es of bells and red and green cstooning aided in carrying out he New Year idea. The even- tig was pleasantly spent in play ng various games which were horoughly enjoyed by all. An appropriate luncheon was served ater , after which each guest was presented with souvenirs of the evening. The Woman's club met with Mrs. J. W. Powell on Thursday afternoon. . The lesson for the lay was Geography and Govern- nent oj.Italy. Mrs. Cameron's nteresting paper on Modern ? ome , was enjoyed by all. Miss tanks Very kindly read the com- irehensive a n d entertaining lapcr on Raphael , written by Mrs. Wm. Wilson. Mrs. T. C. IcMillan's manner of presenting icr subject Michael Angelo , was original and very pleasing. The liano solo , Whims Schumann , ) y Mrs. Oswald was given with icr usual beauty of expression ind was greatly appreciated. The musical members of the club are engaged in the prepara- lon of the program for the re cital to be given for the High chool band. One entertaining lumber will be a chorus of women's voices with horn accom paniment. Club members will please bear in mind that their icxt meeting on January 15 , ' 07. will be held at the residence of Mrs. James Powell. The , members of the Presby- erian Junior society were very ileasantly entertained on last Friday afternoon by Vera and eta Brannum. at the home of their parents in the eastern part of town. The day was a pleas- int one and the little folks en- eyed a royal time. Mrs. Heacock entertained a very pleasant session of Sorosis itrher residence on Wednesday afternoon , January 9th , almost the entire membership being in attendance. The program for the day was well rendered' Mrs. Hargrave leading with "French words and phrases. " ' 'Becksy Sharp as a club woman1 by Mrs. Himmelreich was original in thought and conception , and highly pleasing. A description and display of copies of noted paintings by Mrs. Giannini , and a reading by Mrs. Heacock were interesting parts of the program. "The child labor law , " led by Mrs. Falloon was discussed by members and press articles read. Hood's bong of the Shirt , beau tifully played and sung by Miss Anita Wilson , completed the program for the day. The usual social half hour followed , during which dainty refreshments were served. The members of the W. C. T , U. enjoyed a very pleasant after noon on Wednesday at the hoim of Mrs. A. Graham. The Tuesday night Whist clul were the guest of Stella Knicker becker on their regular evening this week and spent a delightfu time. Mrs. Wilhite was hostess to ; number of her friends at whis on Thursday afternoon. It wa a very elaborate affair and mucl enjoyed by the large number o guests. Mrs. T. J. Gist entertainei about thirty-five lady friends a a Kensington on Tuesday after noon. After the usual amount o fancy work refreshments wer served. Mesdnmcs D. D. Reavis and J. | C. Yutzy will entertain at a Ken- 'sington this afternoon at the 1 home of the former. j The members of the M. K. choir and a number who former ly sang in the choir were pleas antly entertained on Tuesday evening , at the elegant home of \ J. Gist and wife. Interesting guessing games occupied the at- ention ol the guests during a greater part of the evening , virile the piano selections by liss Reichcrs were among the lany other pleasures. Refresh- icnts were served. A Barge Line. The commercial club of Oma- a has incorporated a barge ine with a capital stock of 100,000 to ship grain and live tock on the Missouri river. St. Louis had such reasonable iver rates to the gulf that it ; as getting far ahead of Kan- as City as a grain point. Kan- as City immediately establish- d a line to keep up with its ival. This action of Kansas Jity has compelled Omaha to o something. This line will e of great assistance to our people. It will put the bluff ands much nearer a market and vill give the farmers very cheap reight rates for their grain and tock. It vvill also materially educe the freight on coal as much of it will be shipped in n the barges that come up the iver to get the products of the arm : : . It has been the history ) f all these lines that they re- ult in the establishment of lectric lines as feeders , and udfwill probably be th'e result n this instance. If this enter prise is successful , and there corns no good reason why it hould not be , the land in the lorthern part of this county vill greatly increase in value is it is our most productive soil d is less valuable than other and only because of its inac- cessability. installation. The W. O. W. order met last Monday evening and during the ivening's business installed heir new officers for the ensuing /ear. After the conclusion of jusiness affairs a social hour and an oyster supper were en- oyed. Oysters , crackers , cake , leaches and pickles made the evening a pleasant one. Bracelen Leaves Teaching. The following clipping was aken from the Omaha World Icrald of Tuesday , pertains to a young man well known to Falls itv folks. His wife was form erly Miss Mayme Thornton of : his city. Charles B. Bracelen , teacher oi American history and coach ol debating at the Omaha High school , has resigned to accept s position in the law clepartmenl with the Northwestern Casualty company of St. Paul. Mr. Bracelen is a graduate ol the University of Nebraska and member of the Alpha Theta Ph fraternity. He received his lav training in the law school o Creighton university. He has been very popular witl the students and faculty of tin Omaha school , and his loss wil be greatly felt especially in de bating , where for three years hi had _ brought the debatini championship of Nebraska am last year the championship o Iowa as well. Brethren Church. Sunday morning subject : "Th Great Promise.1 Evening sul ject : ' "HowCan We Induce Youni Men to Enter the Ministry ? You are especially invited to th evening service. Rev. Elmer Ward Cole Lectures. The people of this community I again had the opportunity ot I hearing Rev. Elmer Ward Cole , at the Christian church , last Thursday evening. His theme The Fight of Life was along a line which every young man should have heard. Rev. Cole is never more at home than on the lecture platform and has a host of friends in this city , who never miss the opportunity to hear this gifted orator. Mr. Cole was brought up in Omaha and worked hard at his studies , spending most of his spare time with his books. The | Christian church of this city was about his lirst charge after he left school , and for many years he labored in this Held , untiringly and unceasingly. In the year of 1902 he held one oi the most successful revivals ever conducted in this city , and added a large number to the church membership , his con verts being among both the young and old. Hib church was packed to its utmost capacity nearly every Sunday evening with an attentive , eager crowd. He was personal friend not only to his parishioners but to every resident of Falls City. In sorrow row he was ever ready to help over the dark places , in joy he rejoiced with the fortunate one and he worked enthusiastically in every philanthropic move ment started here. He organ ized a reading class for the young ladies ot the church and spent much time with them in the study of several excellent literary works. In this he was assisted by bis wire , who was as great a favorite with our people as Mr. Cole. The Boys Brigade founded in this city by Rev. Cole was one of the most inter esting and instructive features of his work for the young boys , their drills being exceptionally line. line.At At present , Rev. Cole is the pastor of the Christian church at Hutchinson Kansas , where he went after his resignation at this place. Elmer Ward Cole is a self nade man and knows what it neans to "earn what you get. " le is a great preacher , having i way of reaching the hearer ind sinking the truth deep into their heart and as a lecturer he s a man of splendid ability , is naster of the platform and fills lis addresses with wit , humor , sathos , eloquence and good sound philosophy. His sermons and lectures show him to be i deep and careful student , and show the Man throughout. Rev. Cole left Friday afternoon - noon for Kansas City where he delivered a lecture that even ing Bridge Contract Settled. The new board of supervisors took up the bridge matter Thurs day morning. The board secured legal advice as to its duties in the matter and also called upon the county attorney for opinion. The board was instructed from these sources that the county was as much bound by its contracts asati individual , and that if the bean attempted to repudiate its con tract it would mean an expensive law suit for the tax payers tc settle. Johnny Martin was pres' ent with his lawyers trying tc get the county into the lawsuit , but the board decided to abide by the contract and let the Gilli gan company do the work. A : one of the board said , "I know 1 will be abused by the Journal foi doing my manifest duty , but ' . can't put the burden of expensi on my constituents merely t < please McCray or to keep a famil ; in law suits. " Doings of the County Board. The old county board con vened January 2nd , for the pur pose of clearing up their year's j work in order that the new ! board might organize. War. | rants drawn for bridge work ] amounted in the aggregate of 811,528 , the major part ol the work in the past year being repair work. After the report of the bridge committee it was carried that the board adjourn until K o'clock the following morning. At this time all mem bers were present and the morn ing was spent on committee work. Claims on general fund allowed to the amount of $158.55. Official bond of R. 0. James , county attorney , was then ap. proved. Claims on bridge fund allowed were 81,17-1.07 , and the board adjourned until I o'clock p. m , At the afternoon session claims on general fund allowed amounted to $307.01) ) , and on bridge fund SHO.M. Committee on revenue and taxation then submitted their report , after vhich board adjourned to meet it 8 o'clock the next morning. At this mee'ting the report on the committee on settlement with the county oflicers was read , as was also the report of grounds and buildings. Claims illowed on general fund were SJ27.50 , after which the old board adjourned for the last .ime. si'pnuvisoKs ouGANi/i : The new board of supervisors net Tuesday evening at seven o'clock , and proceeded to or ganize for the ensuing year. There was a desire to re-elect John Ilmton chairman , but he said that he had held the office so long that he preferred to re- nain in the ranks this year. J'hc opposing candidates were Joseph Glasser , democrat , and Wm. McCray , unattached. Mr. McCray made a hard personal ight for the place while Mr. Glasser did nothing to further lis interests , preferring to sub- nit his case to the judgment of the members. It follows that Mr. Glasser was elected as chairman. Mr. Glasser has been a member oi the board be fore and has always been care ful and painstaking in the- per formance of his duty. The Tribune congratulates the board npon the wisdom of its selec tion. tion.The The first work of the new board was the adoption of the rules of 1900 for the year 1907 , after which the board adjourned until 1 p. m. , January 9th , in order to allow the chairman time to arrange the committees. At 1 o'clock Wednesday alter- noon , board convened and the following committees for 1907 were announced : HOADS AND IWIDGKS J. J. Bauer , chairman. Chas. Zoeller. Henry Siemering , jr. ON CLAIMS AGAINST COUNTY Chas. F , Zoeller , chairman. John Hinton. J. O. Stalder. ON PUI1UO BUILDINGS , GHOUNDF ( including care of poor ) John Hmton , chairman. J. J. Bauer. W. J. McCray. ON SUPPLIES Henry Siemering , jr. chair man. J. O. Stalder. Chas. F. Zoeller. ON REVENUE AND TAXES J. O. Stalder , chairman. W. J. McCray. Henry Siemering , jr. ON LEGAL BUSINESS Including settlement witl officers and rules. W. J. McCray , chairman. John tlinton. Llcnry Siemering , jr. ON PIUNTINC ANU OFFICIAL I1ONDH. .1. J. Bauer , chairman Chas. P. Zoeller Henry Siemering , jr. The resignation of Dr. M. L. Wilson a county physician for lis respective district , the same o take effect January 9th , was read and accepted. Edward C. Wittwer was appointed to till hat vacancy for the unexpired erm. The communication from State Supcrintcndant relative to he salary of County Superiu- end ant was placed on file. A. E. Evans was appointed con- table of Muddy township and lis bond approved. The bonds of several other officials were ipproved after which it was carried that the Farmers' and Merchant's Bank ol Verdon be lesignated as the bank of de- x > sSt for the County's monies. Supervisors McCray , Siemering xnd Glnsser were appointed to confer with the drainage com mittee. Claims were then al- owed on general fund for 809.25 and on the bridge fund or 84.20. Several tax matters vere disposed of after which .he board adjourned to meet at 8 o'clock Thursday morning. City Council Meets. The city council met on Mon- lay evening , January 7th , with : he following members in at emlance ; Gehling , Ilutchins , McKeiver , Windle and Maust. A petition was presented by : wenty-uine property owners in the third ward for immediate re- ief from nuisances perpetrated by the Falls City Vinegar Co. , on block 101 , the same beingdue Vom the decomposition of re- 'use and pumice and that the same be removed at once. The petition was referred to the councilmen of the third ward , with power to act and grant the jrayer of the petition at once. Next a communication was resented by the mayor in which ic asked that the council take steps to upbuild the water and ight system so that it would be idequate for the needs of the : ity. The paper was an excell ent one and it was carried that supplies be purchased for the plant only when the water com missioner and the electrician both were present when orders for same were given. Claims to the amount of $1050.74 allowed as follows : Water fund 8880.55 Electric light fund $488.08 General fund 8880.51 There being no further busi ness council closed session. At7bTJeblIug. Aborable Fritzie and her com pany were greeted by a large house at The Gehling last Thurs day evening and gave general sat isfaction throughout. Some of the best features of the attraction were the character Lena , the lady contralto and the Violet number. Manager Gehling wore a smile all evening as very few seats remained unoccupied. 4 ; v Annual Installation. On last Thursday evening January 3rd , occurred the a * a-- nual installation of the offic ers" of the G. A. R. and the W. Tat AC , at the G. A. R. hall. W L B. Simanton was installing afllcers and performed his ' pa' t't well. The usual good sup per , for which the ladies of the Relief Corps are noted pre Deeded the * installation. After ward asocial by ! ! OU some : ! f the w ' " 1-eehe. comrades and music by all , w ith Mrs. L. 0. Mauger at the <