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Historical Society Remember the Falls City Chautauqua , July 21 to 31 inclusive. Arrange to be with us the entire Session. THE FALLS CITY TRIBUNE. Vol. IV FALLS CITY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY , JUNE 28 , 1907. Whole No. 179 Married. DAVIS BHECHT. One of the prettiest home weddings that has occurred re cently was that of Tuesday night of this week , on JUne 25 , 1907 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Brecht where their second daughter , Elizabeth Margaret , was married to Charles Clay Davis in the pre sence of only near relatives and a few close friends. Miss Brecht and Mr. Davis assisted in receiving the guests and at 8:80 : o'clock took their places in a bower of simlax and white roses where the impres sive marriage service , using .i-a - the ring , was read by Rev. W. T. Oliue Ph. D. of the Method , est Episcopal church. Miss Maude Davis , a sister of the groom played softly tluriug the cermony , Green's "Till we Meet Again. " The bride looked beautiful in a gown ot white Parisian chiffon fen over silk , elaborately trim med with Mechlin lace. Her shower boquet of bride roses reached to the bottom of her gown. The groom wore the usual black evening dress. After congratulations were extended an excellent three course supper was served in the diniug room which was taste- iully decorated in pink and white. Mrs. Clyde Davis served punch during the evening in the back parlor where white and green were used in the decorations , potted plants and palms being used in profusion. During the evening Mrs. John Tipton of Albany , Mo. , a cousin ol the groom , sang sev eral very pleasing selections. Both Mr. and Mrs. Davis are so well known to our people we can say little to commend them further. Mrs. Davis is a graduate of the city high school and also of the State Normal. She was one of the successful teachers in the Central school for three years. She is a young lady of very pleasing address , refined intellegent , and holds a high place in the esteem of hosts of friends lor her pleasing person ality and admirable womanly characteristics. Charlie Davis , like his wife vas born and brought up here nd enjoys the respects and steem of the business and ocial world lor his many good qualities , his integrity and up. ' ghtness in business , his genial , greeable manner to all he jeets. He is the junior mem- er of Davis fc Davis of the i alls City News and his origin ality and adaptability are recog nized by all the readers of The News. The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful and choice gifts , tokens of the good wishes and esteem of their friends. Mr. and Mrs. Davis left Tues day night for Denver and Sail Lake City and after a month's trip will go to housekeeping in this city in a house already fur nished for them. They have the congratulations and best wishes of hosts of friends for all the joys and pleasures of this life and in the language of the News , "May they found a tribe. " IIECIC-JONES. Clarence Heck of this city and Miss Mae Jones of St. Joseph were married Friday June 21st in St. Joseph. Both bride and groom are known to a large circle of friends here , Miss Jones having lived icre at one time and who is i mown to many friends who ad- , nire her for her pleasing ways ind agreeable manner. The room is associated with his ather , ( ) . P. Ileck in the feed and fuel business and is an en- ' : erprising , industrious young nan. nan.Mr. Mr. Heck returned Saturday : hough his wife did not accom pany him and for a while he as inclined to keep the matter to himself. The marriage probably first became known through the St. Joseph papers Mrs. Heck came to this city Monday night and for the pres ent the young people will remain - main at the home ot the groom's parents. The Tribune extends congra tulations and wishes Mr. and Mrs. Heck long lives of happi ness and prosperity. A Bellowing Fourth. A Fourth ot July as our fathers used to make , will be held in Holland's ParU by the L. B. T. club and the following program is arranged : ( > a.m.Salute , By the entire club and 100 Soda Crackers and devil chasers. 8:00 : a. m. Grand march to the ground preceded by. Prior's dray and sonic bands. 10:00 a. m. Flute solo Harry Jenne "Shoe Fly. " 11:00 : a. m. Reading1 Declaration in Concert followed by song , My Country and an encore Yankee Doodle by male quartette , Holland , Sandusky and Mussclman. 11:50 : Oration and Sack Race , Mrs. Mary Mcttz. 11:52 Wheelbarrow Race , Mesdames Wylie , MusbClman , Sandusky and Neal. 11:35 : a. m. Fancy riding and pole vaulting , Pete Restorer and wife. 12:00 : High dive from water tower , Ephriam Sandusky , 12:50 : Patriotic refreshments. Crack ers , Baking Powder , Elijah's Manna , Crowing Fowls and 1776 Limburger with Hag bouquets , Mesdames Jenne , Holland and Slocum , chief chef * . 1:00 : p. m. Song , 'Happy Land , ' Slocum. 1:25 : p. m. Greased pole stunts , San dusky 2:00 : p. in. Grand bawl gamechildren 3:00 : p. m. Conundrums on Washing ton and Lincoln , Mrs. Wanner , Pete Resterer and others. 400 ; p. in. Baleen ascention , Wanner. 4:20 p.m. Grand explosion of Fire Works. BY OHDEH or COM.MITTKI : . Take Notice. On July 1st I will begin cut ting weeds in the streets and all parties must have the weeds cut upon their property and out to the curb line within three days thereafter , or the city will pro ceed to cut them and the cost will be assessed against said property and collected the same as other tax. C. T. LIPPOLD , Street Commissioner. Dedication Services. Emmanuel church of the Evan gelical association will be dedi cated next Sunday June 30th. On Saturday evening there will be a song service and an address by Bishop Thomas Bowman. The morning services at which time the dedication sermons will be preached will be in German while in the afternoon when the dedication services are held the Bishop will conduct all the service in English. Bish o p Bowman is a line orator and a wonderfully capable man and his sermons will be well worth hearing. Rev. John Naninga and Rev.Manshardt.the resident pastor , will assist the Bishop. Special music has been pre pared. A cordial invitation is extended to the public. The improvements 'continue at the National hotel. New steps have been built to the west porch which has been extended and treated to new paint. His Deeds Live A'fter Him. The many friends of lion. Julius Smith will be shocked to learn of his death which occurred suddenly last Thursday evening * < "or some time Mr. Smith has been troubled witli his heart , i ml only last week while attend- ng court in Falls City lie suffered a fainting spell that worried his riends greatly , Hovvcyer , he lad recovered from that and was ecling'unusually well up until supper time of the day of his leath. Aftersupper he arranged the work for the next week and conversed quite cheerfully with lis family. He left the house , and walked about the yard to lis bee hives to attend to a little i work in that connection , hut be ; ng absent sometime his family went to look for him finding him ying near a hive dead. Julius Smith was born in Germany March 5th , 1S37. At the age of fourteen years ' \e emigrated to America , making the journe } ' across the ocean in a sailing- vessel , landing in New Orleans. In the spring of 1852 , lie started northward in search of relatives who had proceeded liim to America , and after much difficulty he located tlu-m in St. Josephi Mo. , where he com menced working on a farm. Availing himself of whatever advantage the winter school's afforded him he worked and studied until 1S56 , at which time lie came to Richardson County and has lived with us ever since. In 1862 he married Rosalie Schmitt , of Brown Count ) ' , Kan sas , who with eight children sur vive him. Mr. Smith has always taken an advanced position in public affairs and was elected to the legislature from this county in 18 % . serving with ability and faithfulness to his people. It is difficult to speak of such a man as he analytically. He has been one of us so long , having lived on his farm of 320 acres for the past thirty-eight years , we are intimately acquainted with his life and good qualities that a plain recital of his life's history seems fulsome praise. It may all be summed up in the statement that he was a good citizen ; in every avenue of his life he was that. No more beautiful home life has been lived anywhere than that found in his home. Kind , considerate , just alwaj'S and at the same time charitable and generous. We could ill afford to lose him. The heritage he bequeathed his children , not that of great riches but rather a good name , pleas ant memories of a gcod father will do much towards alleviating the grief of those who are now bowed in sorrow. Besides the widow Mr. Smith leaves the f < Mowing children : Mrs. Dan Kell , Mrs. C. William son , Mrs. L unbert Whitney , Mrs. George Cade , Mrs. Frank Martin , Mable Smith , and Isaac Smith , as weil as two brothers Hon. Chas. Smith , Peter Smith , and one sister Mrs. Chas. Poor. To these the Tribune extends its heartfelt sympathy. A large concourse of friends attended his funeral Sunday , from the Gospel Union church of Salem. Society News. The dancing party given by Dr. and Mrs. Miner at Wahl's hall Friday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs Rathburu of Colum-j bus , was a most enjoyable occa sion. Ilaruack's orchestra fur nished the music which was all that could be desjred. Ruthllca- cock and Mrs. Ilimmelreich as sisted Mrs. Miner in receiving and in serving delightful refresh ments. The hall was beautifully decorated with carnations and ferns. Altogether it was one of the most distinctive parties of the season and a source of delight to the guests. / Mrs. Henry Meyers entertained St. Martha's Guild at her home North of town on Monday night of this week. Contrary to the usual custom refreshments were served by Mrs. Meyers and her ( laughters. Though the even ing was an enjoyable one the pleasure was some what marred by the storm which came up and necessitated the early return of tin- party to town. Miss Rill Houston entertained ast Friday afternoon with i Kensington in honor of her friend , Miss Florence Corruthers of Hiawatha. Eighteen young adies were present and aside from the-treedlc work in evidence some entertaining games had been prepared. Music was fur nished by several of those pres ent during the afternoon. Damtv refreshments were served by Mrs. Houston and Miss Rill. The afternoon was in every way most enjoyable. Be- idc Miss Corruthers other out of town guests were Miss Crum , } Montpelier , Ind. , and Miss Davies , Tecumseh , Nebraska. W. II. Maddox and wife enter tained twenty guests at dinner ast Saturday complimentary to Mrs. Crum and daughter , Mont- pt'lier , Ind. , and Mrs. Dietsch ind daughter of Hastings. An excellent three course dinner was served which was done ample justice by all present. The juests appreciate the cordial lospitality extends and report a lelightful visit. Mrs. Frank Lamlis entertained with whist on. Tuesday evening complimentary to her sister , Miss Ray Miller of Nebraska City. Six teen ladies were present and all enjoyed the evening immensely. Beside playing whist , consider able amusement was furnished by telling the fortunes of some of the guests. Very dainty refresh ments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Morton , Miss Crum of Montpelier , Ind. , was an out of to\vn guest present. Mr. Will Mosiman living two and a half miles east of town , planned and executed a very clover surprise upon his wife last Saturday evening in honor of her birthday anniversar } ' . About forty-five guests assembled and all kind of games and outdoor sports were participated in until a very late hour. Excellent re freshments were served during the evening. All those present report a splendid time. Mrs. Will Uhlig gave a Ken sington on Thursday afternoon for Mrs. Harry Morrow of Hutch ison , Kans. About twenty-five ladies were present. The de lightful weather added to the general good spirits ot the guests and the afternoon preyed in every way an enjoyable one. Excel lent refreshments were served during the afternoon. Mrs. Allen May of Salem was down to attend the party. Master Lloyd Wahl has sent out invitations to a number of his little friends inviting them to help him celebrate his sixth birthday anuiversay , Monday July 1st from 2 until 5 o'clock. Mrs. Henry Meyera entertained a large dinner party Thursday at her home one mile north ol town in honor of Mrs. Crum and daugh ter , of Indiana , and Mrs. Dietsch and daughter , of Hastings. Cov ers were laid for twenty-four guests and an excellent dinner served. Music and games were provided for the entertainment of the visitors and no trouble was spared that would contribute to the pleasure and enjoyment of those present. Kicked by a Horse. Austin Grush living between here and Salem was kicked by a horse last Friday and his left arm was badly fractured just below the elbow. Dr. Boose was called to attend him and though the arm was in very bad condition , it is now believe he will recover without any per manent injury to the member. Masonic Installation. The Masonic lodge installed on Monday evening officers lor the coming year : K. P. Roberts , worshipfull master ; G. H. Fall- stead , senior warden and S. H. Bayne , junior warden. On Tuesday at a special meet ing the mysteries ol the third degree were conferred upon A. N. Cook after which light re freshments were served. The meetings were well attended and all report a good time. Decorations Stolen. After Wahl's hall had been decorated- last Friday for the party given by Dr. and Mrs. Miner , and the ladies had gone to supper , some one entered and took all theimmence quantity of cut llowers that filled the bas kets and vases and the cards that had been left on the card tables. As soon as discovered as many llowers as could be se cured were ordered from the greenhouse. There is no clue as to who the pilferers were. Real Estate Transfers. W. H. Fust mid wf to Win. P. Nutter w d nil of u ! of n wi 2-MO$8,800. Edwnnl E. Burrls tincl wf to Hurry B. Burrls wil sj of lots 1 , 2 , 3 block 2 and 8 ft on a of lots 4 0-0 block 4 For ney's addition , $1. Harry B. Burris to Edward E. Burrls wd ni lots 4-f-0 block 2 , 81. Clinton H. Simpson and wf to E in ran L Jorn wd lots li and 4 first addition , Verdon , 1100. Emmu Faloon ) and hb to Sum'l AbloU qcd to ej sejof ncl and wi ot swj ol t of net 28-IM7 , $1. Henj , P. Morgan and wf to Edwin S Towlo wd to 40 n out of s end of e } of swi 15-1-10 $1,800. Chas. P. Pclbbeno and wf to C , n. Nolle wd to nj net 27-2-17 $7,600. John P Knight and wf to Leonlda ? Bolejuck wd to lot block 1 and 110 ft olT n end of out louNo 1 $800. Marriage Record William B Hunt , Davenport , la. . . .20 Alrida Allen , Salem , . ' ) ' Charles C. Davis , , Palls city 32 Elizabeth M. Urecht , " 21 Homer P Shonyo , White Cloud 2. Mary Elizabeth Arnold , " . . -.2 Married by Judge Gannon , Wilbur Leyda is the possessor of a very beautiful jewel pre bcuted him b } ' the K. of P. grand lodge of this domain upon his recent retirement as gram chancellor. The emblem wil have to be seen to be appreciate ( and Mr. Leyda is always glad to display the gift to the friends o the order. It is certainly ; beauty. Mr. and Mrs. John Higgins went to Clay Center Wednesday called there by the serious illness of Mrs. Higgin's son , Neal Mul ligan. .iite. La W. B. Boyd drove down from Salem Monday. N. B. Judd was down from ) awson Wednesday. Miss Oddie Lapp spent Tucs- lay with Hiawatha friends. Ferd Harlow made a business rip to St Joseph Wednesday. Miss Edna Parsons of Verdon s visiting Vcra Lord this week. Mrs. W. S. Korncr went to tliowatha Thursday to visit with riends. Dave Davies spent a few days this week in Kansas City , return ing Sunday. Frank McDermond and family arc up from Kansas City to visit for sonic time. Mrs. G. II Russell and Mrs. W , B. Boyd of Salem visited Mrs. J , S. Lord last Tuesday. Mrs. Sarah Wylie , who has been yisiting friends in Missouri , returned to this city Wednesday. Dennis McCarty had the mis fortune to lose a very valuable horse last Sunday of lung fex-cr. E. S. Norton and wife of Hum- bold t visited their daughter , Mrs. Dr. Wolfe a few days this week. Miss Dora Glines is at home after closing a successful season as trimmer in a milliner } ' store in' Oklahoma City. A. J. Hinkle and family came up from Rule Sunday tn visit Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Miles and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Miles. Mr. R. Horricks and daughter , Miss Margaret will leave Wed nesday for New York to visit relatives ( latives during their vacation. Mrs. Rebecca Griblin of White Cloud was called to this city on Wednesday by the serious illness of her sister , Mrs. Ada Wells. Phil Hermes went to San Fran cisco last Friday with the two cars of poultry shipped there from this place by Hermes Bros. Col. Marion returned Monday from a visit to friends in Abeline , Kans. , where his wife and daugh ter have been for several weeks. Miss Elizabeth Sanford has re turned to her home in this city. She has been employed as a trim mer in a millinery store in Ab- elinc , Kans. G , J. Crook , our postmaster , attended the postmaster's con vention held in Omaha the 25th and 2f > th. He returned Thurs day morning. Miss Maude Graham is in Chil- licotha , Mo. , for a few days on her way home from St- Louis where she has been visiting for the past three weeks. j t Mr . John Powell , Mrs. Geo. Crum , Mrs. George Dietsch and Miss Maddox will be the mem bers of an auto party that will go tp Sabetha Kans. , this even ing to a large party given at that place. They will return to this city after the evening's entertain ment. Mrs. Dave Reavis , who has been in Sioux City this week at tending the wedding of her sister Miss Philcua Yutscy , injured her ankle severely Monday evening by stepping from a car into a hole in the pavement. While no bones were broken Mrs. Reavis requires the assistance of crutches to move about. Mrs. Ada Wells sustained a stroke paralysis Wednesday morning of this week. When found in her home she \vas un conscious and has remained so ever sence. Her condition is very serious and her life is des paired of. LATUK Mrs. Wells is some what better this , Thurs day morning , and able to speak § . . , - 1 ir