FALLS CITY TRIBUNE.
Vol. IV FALLS CITY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY , JANUARY 18 , 1907. Whole No. 158
Obituary.
Mrs. Ann E. R. Reavis was
born in Beardstown , Illinois
March 1 , 1885 and died at Guthrie -
rie , Oklahoma January 9 , 1907 ,
aged 71 years , 10 months and
8 days.
In 1852 she was united in mar
riage to Mr. Daniel Reavis , a
brother of Judge Reavis and Mr < .
Roy of our city. They resided
lor some years in Illinois. In
I860 they came to Palls City ,
where the husband Mr. Daniel
Reavis engaged in business till
bis death in 1872.
Nine children were born to
them all are deceased but two
sons , viz : Mr. Daniel Reavis of
Kansas Oity , Mo. , and Mr. Lo.
gan Reavis of Redding , Califor
nia.
Mrs , Reavis located in Guthrie -
rie in 1890 and resided there un
til death. She was converted
and united with theM. E. church
at the early age of 14 years and
lived a faithful life.
She was a member of the W.
C. T. U. . the W. R. C. and the
Eastern Star.
The funeral services were held
from the M. E. church at Falls
City , Nebr. , Saturday , January
12 , 1907. and in charge of Rev.
W. T. Cline , Ph. D.
The interment took place in
the Steele cemetery.
Nina Mary Kern was born in
Rule , Neb. , June 15 , 1887. Died
January il , 1907 at Kansas City ,
Mo. , age 19 years , 0 months and
and 20 days.
Nina was a gratuale of the
Kul ° H5ffl ) School , and has always -
ways lived in Rule , with the ex-
.ception of few years of her early
childhood , and for the past year
has been residing with her aunt
in Kansas City. She leaves a
mother and two sisters , Edith
and Melva and many other rel-
ntives to mourn her sad death ,
among whom are the aged grandparents -
parents who removed to Califor
nia little over a years ago , and
what sad hearts it will make
when the news reaches themfor
Nina was their especial pride ,
and pet. Besides relatives she
leaves a host of loving friends ,
for to know her was to love her ,
she was kind and gracious to all ,
be they rich or poor , large or
small.
The funeral was held in Rule ,
nt the M. E. church on Sunday
at 2:30 : o'clock conducted by Rev.
Maize , and seldom , if ever be
fore has such a large crowd
gathered in Rule to pay the last
tribute of respect to a departed
one , the church was packed to
the doors , the vestibule crowded
and a great crowd gathered on
the sidewalk and waited patient ,
ly in a piercing wind , through
the services to pay their last re-
epects to her and show their
sympathy for her loved ones.
The beautiful white casket
was completely hidden under
tloral offerings of loving friends
several beautiful sheaves were
sent by friends in Kansas City.
and many lovely tributes were
given by her friends in the home
of her childhood. The Bache
lor Girls Club brought an an
chor on which was outlined in
pink , "Nina. " The royal neigh
bors a beautiful wreath , The
Degree of Home a floral pillow
on which a snow white dove
seemed to have just alighted.
.Flowers in her hands , flowers
in her hair , flowers all around
the loved form in the casket ,
and literally buried in flowers ,
Nina was laid to rest.
The six pallbearers were
young men , most all ot whom
"were her schoolmates.
May the Lord of peace com-
iort the hearts of the sorrowing
relatives.
Reported Killed.
Wednesday's press dispatches i
announces the probable death i i
of Bishop Hamilton of the Meth i
odist church in Kingston , Jam.
aica , earthquake. Bishop Ham
ilton will be remembered by
many of our people as he presi
ded over the conference held in
this city about a year ago. The
Bishop undermined his health
by over work following the
earthquake in San Francisco ,
his homeandhad gone toKings-
ton to recuperate. The Tribune
hopes that the report of his
ileath may prove incorrect.
Completely Surprised.
A number of friends planned a
very effective surprise on Mrs.
Delia Noah last Saturday eve-
ning. Without thinking of any
scheme she accompanied two of
the neighbor women up town and
upon her return found about forty
of her friends in possession of
the house. Dancing was onf of
the many pleasures of the eve
ning , the guests remaining until
the early morning hours.
A Good Showing.
\Ve received the annual report
of the Nebraska State Library
Commission the first of this
week , and the Falls City library
lias an excellent showing. We
stand sixth in circulation and
thirteenth in volumn which
shows that the people of this
community are of a literary turn
and appreciate the benefits of a
jood library. This report in
cluded the libraries of Omaha ,
Lincoln and all thelarger cities
of the state and this community
is to be congratulated on their
good showing.
Library Contest.
The following is the vote a-s
submitted by the merchants of
this city who arr > presenting
the public library mentioned in
another column of this paper :
1. O. ( ) . K 0,371
Elks , 0,141
W. O. W 497
Highlander.- , 403
Decree of Honor ' > ' !
M. W. A S&2
Ro3'al Highlanders U31
A. O. U. W < -61
Woodman Circle IS
School district No. 33 43
School district No. 77 ( J7
School district No. " 9 42
School district No. 71 10
School district No. 2 17
School district No. 81 52
School district No. 3 13
School district No. 49 JO
School district No. 30 2
School clMrict No. 23 126
School district No. 4 10
School district No. 29 17
School district No. 25 21
School district No. 83 C
School pistrict No. 74 8
School district No. 80 35
School district No. 54 4
School district No. 26 25
School district No. 01 15
School district Five Points 2
School district No. 78 2
School district No. 27 10
Christian church 462
Library 602
High School 1,442
A. P. A. M 484
K. of P 254
Preston church 1,053
Brethern church 373
M. E. church 233
Convent 1,959
Band 61
Central school 1,234
Knights & Ladies 123
Zion church 094
Epworth League 30
Vcrdon high school 70
St. Peters courch 10
Redmen 35
Business college 30
Lutheran church 102
Baptist church 90
M. E. church , Barada 440
Royal Neighbors , Reserve , Ks . 100
Catholic church 2
Harlan school 4
Rcdmen , Fargo 4
A tea was given at the home
of Dr. Miner and wife Wednes
day evening and the same wa" a
decided success.
Society News.
Mrs. Oscar Maddox was hostess
to a number of her lady friends
at a Kensington on Thursday
afternoon. Mrs. Maddox is a
very entertaining hostess and
made the event one of pleasure.
The members of the Kaffcc
Klatcli club were the guests of
Maud Graham on Tuesday after-
noon. Miss Graham's social en
tertainments are always of a
very original character and this
one was one of the most pleasant.
The young ladies were given the
material to work buttonholes , the
one making the best ones being
Katherine Heacock , while Nolle
Snydcr received the consolation
prize. Refreshments added to
the many pleasures of the after
noon.
A number of her friends were
entertained at whist on Tuesday
evening by Miss Grace Maddox.
After several hours spent at this
pleasant past-time elegant re-
fre hments were served.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Maddox
gave a whist party to a number
of friends on Thursday evening
and it was one of the most pleas
ing of this seasons social events.
Both are royal entertainers and
the evening passed very quickly
for the guests ,
Mrs. Catherine Wylie enter
tained on Wednesday in honor of
her guest , Mrs. Maple of Chi
cago. When the ladies had as
sembled "Uncle" ' Bart Mcttss
drove up with a four horse bob
sled and all were invited to take
a sleigh ride. This feature of
the entertainment was particul
arly enjoyable as it was the first
sleighing of the season.
Upon returning to Mrs. Wylie's
pleasant home the guests were
served with a three course lunch
eon. After spending the re
mainder of the afternoon with
their needles , the ladies returned
to their several homes , voting
their hostess a delightful enter
tainer. Those present were ,
Mesdamcs Mettx. Mtisselimm.
Restorer , Neal , Sandusky , Hol
land , Wilson , Jennings , Wanner ,
and Mrs. Maple of Chicago.
The meeting of the Woman's
Club , held Tuesday at the home
of Mrs. James Powell was well
attended in spite of the unfavor
able weather. The Lisx.t pro
gram provided by the Music de
partment opened with the stud } '
of Liszt as man , and artist , led by
Mrs. John Oswald , after which
the following musical numbers
were given :
Piano , Neapolitan Song ,
Miss Scliocnheit
Vocal , Wanderer's Night Song. . . .
Mrs. Breithaupt
Piano , At the Spring. . . Miss Banks
Vocal , Lorcley. . . Mrs. Charles Banks
Preparations for the Benefit
undertaken by the club for the
High School Band are progress
ing ragidly , and the entertain
ment will be given in about two
weeks.
The young ladies of the Evan
gelical Association met at the
home of Miss Hilgenfeld on
Tuesday evening of this week to
re-organize their E. A. Needle
club. After the usual amount of
fancy work and a social time was
spent an elegant two course
luncheon was served. The next
meeting will be held at the home
of H. L. Landott next Tuesday
evening Miss Oberst as hostess.
The members of the W. C. T.
U. enjoyed a very pleasant ses
sion at the home of Mrs. W. A.
Greenwald on Wednesday after
noon.
A whist party given b } ' Mrs.
George Holt on Wednesday after
noon was one ol the pleasant
Kocial events of this week.
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gist entertained -
tained about thirty of their
friends on Thursday evening. An
original and noval guessing con
test was the program of the eve-1
uing. Picture ? cut from maga-1
jzines and newspapers represented
names of towns and people , the
guests were required to write the
names upon the paper provided.
Bells little and ? jig formed the
predominating feature in decora-
tton * and prizes. E. II. Towle
captured the prize for the best
guesser and C. F. Reavis for lo
cating hidden bells. Refresh
ments closed a very pleasant eve
ning.
About fifty ladies braved the
inclement weather last Friday
afternoon in response to the in
vitation to a kensington issued
by Mrs. J. C. Yutzy and Mrs. D.
D. Reavis at the home of the
latter. In addition to fancy work
and gossip , the guests took part
in a poetical ' 'Book Romance , ' '
: i literary contest which was
much enjoyed. Original tele
grams were also written and read
causing much amusement. Miss
Anna Shaffer was awarded the
urise. a dozen carnations for the
best telegram. Splendid refresh
ments were served. Mrs. Basil
Boyle of St. Louis was the guest
of honor.
The Shakespeare club met
with Mrs. Ned Towle on Tues
day alternoon and went through
the first scene of Macbeth. The
majority of the members were
present and enjoyed the interest
ing session.
A number 01 her friends were
entertained last. Friday evening
by Maud Graham the same being
a fancy dress party. It was a
very elaborate society event and
one of much pleasure.
A number of the younger folks
enjoyed a mock wedding at the
home of Louise Rule on Monday
and enjoyed the affair to its full
est extent.
Joint Installation.
The M. W. of A. and the K.
N. of A. order- held a public
joint installation at the Wahl
liall o n Wednesday evening.
The K. N. of A. held their in.
stallation first , which was fol
lowed by that of M. W. of A.
The services were both impres
sive and very interesting. A
short program followed the busi
ness session after which an ele
gant banquet was served in the
dining hall.
Steals The Money.
Jno Pitman , son of Geo. Pitman -
man , of this city , held up the
cashier of the Her Grand hotel ,
at Omaha , last Thursday and
secured seven hundred dollars.
He ran about three blocks but
was captured and four hundred
dollars was returned to the ow
ners. He had strewed the bal
ance in the course of his flight
thinking that his pursuers would
stop and pick it up , thus giving
him a chance to escape. In the
meantime he fired several shots
from his revolver to intimaidte
his followers.
Chicken Pie Sapper , Jan. , 22.
On next Tuesday evening , from 5
until 9 ,
The Methodist ladies invite you to
dine
In their well-known church basement ;
there they will bring
Unto you a hot Cupper , quite fit for a
king.
The "piece dc resistance"of course ,
chicken pic ,
But other good things are not going to
be shy. "
Such as cold slaw , potatoes and pics
galore ,
And then when you've eaten , just pay
at the door ;
One-fourth of a dollar for father ant
mother ,
Hut only fifteet for little MSter and
brother
LOCAL LORE.
12. Dowty came up from Pres
ton Saturday.
White for purity , red for valor
{ and blue for justice.
R.W. Dagget of Salem spent
Saturday at this place.
Ernest Werner has our thanks
for financial favors this week. '
E. Marmot was here in a busi-
less way from Dawson Saturday.
Many a popular actor finds
limself struggling with hard
ines.
A. W. Southard was one of our
nany pleasant callers during
; his week.
Any man who is dead in love
with himself should be hurried
n oblivian.
Mayme Bacon , of Humboldt
vas the guest of Falls City
riends this week.
"Have a good time , but don't
nakeityour business. " said a
vise philosopher.
The girl with light hair is all
ways afraid that people won't
think it is natural.
An infant son arrived on Jan
uary I Oth at the home of T. T.
Ross and wife , at Cuthbert ,
Georgia.
II. R. Pyle and wife were down
: rom Nims City Monday and
spent the day with friends at
this place ,
Wirth t Winterbottom renlem-
L > ered the financial part of our
subscription list the latter part of
of the week just past.
In the strips and stars make
the ilag of our country to be
cherished by all our hearts and
upheld by all our hands.
J. L. Slocum , wife and daugh
ter , Carrie , Mrs. Harry Jenne
and George Slocum and wife , of
Stella were Burlington passengers
Wednesday for San Diego , Cali.
Joe Rickards was in town the
first of this week for a brief visit
with his father. Charlie Rickards.
fie is connected with several
prominent theatrical institutions
in New York and has enjoved
unlimited success-
George Grinstead came up from
Maitland , Mo. the first of last
week and will remain here for a
days. The storm deterred them
in their work of digging a large
drainage ditcli and no more can
be done for a few days.
Samuel Wahl this week pur
chased a new shrinking machine
for the store and will now be pre
pared to give his patrons the best
of service along that line. Any
and all kinds of material can be
shrunk on this apparatus.
Our genial friend Bert Veach ,
who lives on route four , was in
town Wednesday and while here
did not forget to remember The
Tribune. He carried away a
good receipt which he received in
exchange for subscription funds.
Mr. Bryan was asked to join
the association of Spanish war
veterans in Spokane , Wash. , this
week , but he declined. When
told that President Roosevelt was
a member he replied ; "I am not
traveling as much on my military
record as he is. " Well we should
say not. Bryan wouldn't move
a iootif he waited to travel on
what he calls his military record
The members of the M. E
Kensington society were the
guests of Mrs. Geo. Hall on Wed
nesday afternoon. The weather
was quite disappointing but this
was all forgotten when the guests
arrived at the home of their host
ess. The afternoon was one o
genuine pleasure. Refreshments
were served.
The Margraves brothers xvcro
up from the Ranch the past Sat
urday.
Mrs. Weisctircdcr , of Broken
Bow , is visiting with her son ,
John Morehcad.
Elza Morris ) of Kansas City
ind Huber Morris , of Oklahoma
City are visiting their parents. J.
. Morris and wife.
Mrs. Ellen King and son Rich
ard , came down from Omaha the
ast of the week and will make
his city their home.
Samuel Buchcr and Mr. Situati
on , sr. , left Wednesday over the
Jurlingtonfor Los Angeles , Cali-
brnia via the Denver route.
Samuel Prater who almost ett-
irely severed one of his fingers
several weeks ago while chopping
undling , had to have the same
taken off the first of this week.
Steam heat has been installed
in the grinding room at the mill
of P. S. Heacock & Son. This is
only one of the many modern
conveniences that arc in use at
hat institution. This enterpm-
ng firm believe in having the
best.
Joe Morris Ernest Kist , Ralph
luminel , Geo. Pctrashek , Alvin
? err and Gallic Edwards were
lown from Humboldt last Thurs-
lay afternoon while on their way
to Peru , where they played a
game of basket ball the follow-
ng afternoon with the Normal
team.
High School Band Benefit.
Friday evening , Feb , 1 , the
Woman's Club will give an en
tertainment i n the Methodist
Church for the benefjl , , of he -
nigh School Band.
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Poultry Wanted.
Live poultry wanted by the
Clarinda Poultry , Butter and
Egg Co. To be delivered at
the old Armour Poultry house ,
Palls City , Nebraska , Wednes
day Jan. , 2Jrd { one day only , for
which we will pay in cash.
Craws must be empty.
Hens HVcts
All young Roosters "Acts
Hen Turkeys lOcts
Young Toms lOcts
Old Toms Sets
Ducks 7cts
Geese nets
Old Roosters acts
W. K. KKI-JNY.
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Died.
Richard Baker who has been
seriously ill at the home of his
parents near Merrill , Kansas
for the past three weeks with
typhoid-pneumonia died at three
o'clock Tuesday morning. We
go to press too early to get the
arrangements for the funeral ,
or to receive any of the particu
lars. His brother , B. K. Baker ,
of this city left Wednesday ev
ening , having received a tele
gram stating his serious condi
tion. The obituary will be found
in our next issue.
"Married.
Mr. George H. Ray of Lang-
don , Kansas and Miss Nannie-
Ball of Hutchinson , Kansas , ,
were united in marriage at the
M. E. parsonage , at 3 p. M. ,
Wednesday , January 10. 1907 by
Rev. W. T. Cline.
There were present as witness
es Miss Deborah Mower and (
Stephen Mower. i
Mr. and Mrs. Ray will make
their home at Tecumseh , Nebr. , .
for the present.
Judge Gagnon united in mar
riage on January 14th , Nicl
Lippold and Mrs. George Bliss- ,
both of this city. The ceremony
occurred in the county judge's
office , and in the presence of
only a few necessary witnesses.
Both are well known at this
place.
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