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THE FALLS CITY TRIBUNE.
Vol. IV FALLS CITY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY , AUGUST 30 , 1907. Whole No , 188
Tbe Ball Games.
DeLairHumboldt's Star Pitcher
Humboldt and Tecumseh are
trying to settle the question of
supremacy on the ball field , and
much to the delight ot local
fans played two games here last
week. The iirst game was a
nightmare and the large crowd
in attendance was greatly dis
appointed. Dort , the Humboldt
pitcher , couldn't locate the
plate with very great regularity
and when he did find it his
benders were straightened out
with distressing regularity.
Humboldt was powerless before
Clark who pitched for Tecumseh
and who is one of the most
capable men in ameteur ranks.
The result of the game , 6 to 2 ,
does not adequately show the
difference in the two teams as
they played last Thursday.
But the Friday game was the
real thing. Humboldt had De-
Lair and Poteet in the points
while Tecumseh's offering was
Parish and DePew. There may
be more gamey men playing
ball than DeLair but the Falls
City fans will have to be shown.
The fielding of Humboldt m the
first inning was ghastly. Te
cumseh was permitted to score
four runs in this inning by a
series ot errors that would have
disheartened any pitcher with
a yellow streak. But not De-
Lair. He kept cheerfully at his
work and held his opponents to
two bits in the nine innings.
He was admirably supported
by Poteet , and in fact by all the
team after the dismal first. On
the ether hand Huraboldt lit on
Parish much harder than the
score indicates. Had it not
been for excellent support , es
pecially on the part of Clark in
left field , the "Dingy" would
have been sent to the tall grass
early in the game. Humboldt is
entitled to credit for the uphill
game she played and the score
of seven to four did a great
deal towards regaining the con
fidence of the local fans.
NOTES.
Clnrk of Tecntnseh played a
star game both days.
Not a Tecumseh man attempt
ed to steal off Poteet.
DeLair's game pitching made
him a great favorite with the
crowd.
Humboldt's right fielder made
a circus catch Friday.
Tecumseh's outfield played
I way back for Poteet , but even
then he landed one for three
f sacks in the second game.
It would make a great game
with Clark pitching for Tecum
seh and DeLair for Humboldt
Campbell should wear blind
| ers when playing First on the
Falls City diamond.
Brown , the umpire , is a
brother of Brown , the Philadel
phia national league pitcher.
The teams are well satisfied
with the crowds in attendance.
The colored population went
broke the day Parish pitched.
Falls City would support a
team like Humboldt and its a
hame we haven't a good nine.
Hutnboldt's third baseman
got his left hand split between
.hird and fourth fingers while
jicldng ahot one from a Tecum.
seh bat.
Odd Fellows Visit Verdon.
On Monday evening some six
teen members of the I. O. O. F.
order of this city started for
Verdon in a back and a carriage
for the aged and infirm like A.
E. Gantt and Ward Knight.
As usual the hack load was the
crowd that was looking for all
the pleasure to be had enroute
and David Brannin proved him
self a prince as a story teller
not a liar but the real thing ,
with the genuine , up-to-date
ring.
A triile before the meeting
iour the chain gang alighted
on the principle street of our
: hriving neighbor town and
Jake Ried proposed that we
proceed to paint the entire town
a brilliant crimson. Jake is an
artist of distinction and when
informed that it was a dry town
it once remarked that he could
: urnish the body but it took
alcohol to cut it. Bob Preusse
howled , -'I'm ' dryer.
The visitors were welcomed
and escorted to the hall , which
is certainly a credit to th'e effort
of this young order in that com
munity.
While there was no especial
work for the evening the broth
ers assumed their stations and
each did his part well. The
order was organized in Verdon
some two and a half years ago
with seventeen members and
they now have an enrollment ot
nearly fifty , who are all in
hearty acqord with the work
and striving for the betterment
of the order. Littie talks were
made by visitors and members
of the home lodge which showed
the fraternal spirit throughout.
Uncle , John Hinton carried
away the laurels as an orator
and as he warmed up on this
occasion he made a lasting im
pression on the members of both
lodges. Uncle John is all right ,
so say all.
This initial visit was such an
enjoyable affair that the mem.
bers are now determined to
make the rounds in the county
and be true Odd Fellows in
every sense of the word. They
will visit Rule , Salem , Hum
boldt , Stella and Shubert.
Barada Assault Case.
The case of the state of Ne
braska vs. Omer Sailor of Ba
rada occupied the attention of
Judge Gagnon and a jury a few
minutes Monday , The village
marshal who seems to have an
ingrowing idea of the greatness
of his official position had com
plained of Mr. Sailor for as
saulting him , and a large major
ity of Barada's population came
down to see the show. The
crowd was disappointed how
ever , as the marshal's attorney
dismissed the case after putting
several witnesses on the stand.
Whereupon the court discharged
Mr. Sailor and the audience
was dismissed.
Notice ! .
The Ladies Auxilary to Steele's
cemetery will meet with Mrs.
Margaret Maddox , Monday ,
Sept. 2nd , and a large attendance
is earnestly desired.
Society News.
Marion Varner gave a tea party
for a half dozen little friends last
Saturday evening. All kinds of
pleasing games were played and
the little girls enjoyed themselves
to their heart's content. The
delicious refreshments served by
Mrs. Varner was no little part of
their pleasure. The party was a
source of much pleasure to the
little folks present.
It is only a short time now
until the club season will be in
full sway. Sorosis will open the
season , holding their first meet
ing with Mrs. Kate D. bteele on
Wednesday , September llth , at
her home one mile east of this
city.
Miss Anna Meyers entertained
a few friends informally last Sat
urday evening at her home north
of town. Music and cards form
ed the evening's amusements.
Light refreshments were served
and all present report a good
time. '
Miss Slocum entertained Kaf-
fee Klatsch on Tuesday after
noon of this week with a porch
party. A number of visitors
were invited as guests of the
club , including Mrs. Ray Gould
of Omaha , Miss Stevens of Chicago
cage , Mrs. Lloyd GianniniMrs.
Will Uhlig. The social side of
the afternoon was pre-eminent ,
though the lingers were busy
with artistic needle work , in all
making the afternoon a most
delightful one. Delicious re
freshments were served at five
o'clock by Miss Slocum , assist
ed by her sister , Mrs. Harry
Jenne.
The families of W. H. Crook ,
John A. Crook and Will A.
Crook , with their guest , Sam
McFarlan of Texas , drove to
Sycamore Springs last Sunday.
In the afternoon they drove to
Sun Springs where they had
their supper in the park , later
returning home by Merrill , Ks.
Misses Spencer and Pittock
and Mrs. P. B. Weaver enter
tained the M. E. Kensington at
the home of the latter. A good
crowd was present and all thor
oughly enjoyed the afternoon.
On Tuesday afternoon of this
week from 2 to (5 ( o'clock , Mrs.
O. Shraedar entertained about
thirty small boys and girls in
honor of her niece and nephew ,
little Miss Eva Guilliams and
Master Everett Guilliams , of
Corning , Mo. Various outdoor
games were enjoyed and ele
gant refreshments were served.
The afternoon was full of joy
for the happy little folks and
they were sorry when the hour
for their departure arrived.
The Misses Boose entertained
the young ladies Kensington of
the Presbyterian church Tues
day in honor of the young ladies
of the society who will leave
early in the week to take up
their school duties. Very dain
ty refreshments were served
and those present enjoyed the
afternoon immensely.
George Gilligan entertained
a small company of friends last
Saturday evening. Games of
all kinds and music formed the
evening's entertainment. Mrs.
Gilligan , assisted by her sister ,
Miss Grinstead , served excep
tionally line refreshments. The
evening was thoroughly enjoyed
by all those present.
Mrs. Frank Schaible enter
tained Kaffee Klatsch delight
fully on Friday afternoon of
last week. There was a large
attendence of the club members ,
with Mrs. Cecil Graham and
daughter of St. Louis , and Mrs.
Lloyd Gainnini and baby Neal ,
as guests of the club. At five
o'clock Mrs. Schaible served
dainty refreshmentsassisted by
her mother-Mrs. Ewalt. The
afternoon was an exceedingly
pleasant one.
Purchased Fine Duroc-Jerseys.
F. W. Wittrock and Eph Peck
returned Tuesday from Des !
Moines , la. , where Mr. Witt-
rock purchased two very fine
male Duroc-Jersey hogs to head
his herd. They will be shown
at both the Iowa state fair , held
in Des Moines this week and the
state fair at Lincoln next week.
They are exceptionally fine
blooded animals and will be
quite an acquisition toMr. Witt
rock's already fine herd.
A Falls City Author.
David Abbott ofOmaha , whom
Falls City still claims as her
son , has written a splendid book
in which he exposes many of the
tricks of spiritualism. The
book is published by an eastern
publishing company and is find
ing a ready sale. Mr. Abbott
is as competent to write on this
subject as any man in the
United States and his exhaus
tive knowledge combine with a
refined literary style makes the
work one of exceptional inter
est.
Arrested for Forgery.
W.V. . Leekins , formerly of
Falls City but lately residing
in Minneapolis , was arrested
and brought to Auburn this week
for forgery. The charge is the
same made in an indictment
found by the last Richardson
county grand jury , which case
was subsequently dismissed be
cause the indictmeut did not
state an offense. The facts
stated in the complaint are that
Mr. Leekins was working for
the Titus nursery of Nemaha
City and forged the name of 0.
F. Reavis to an order for fruit
trees upon which order he re
ceived a commission. Mr.
Reavis has always declined to
prosecute and the case is
brought by the nursery com
pany.
Mr. Leekins was in Palls City
Wednesday arranging for bonds
men. His many friends hope
and believe that he will be able
to clear himself of the charge
made against him.
Cleveland's Store Robbed.
When Chester Fisher went to
open the Cleveland's depart
ment store Thursday morning
he saw the screening torn from
one of the iron barred windows
and knew at once that burglars
had been at work at the store.
It was impossible for them to
get through the iron bars and
Mr. Fisher began to investigate.
He found the corrigated iron
sheeting torn from the north
side of the ware room , a place
large enough for a person to
crawl through. The thief or
thieves had broken the large
glass transom over the door
leading from the ware room to
the main store. At the desk
they secured about $20 in trade
checks and coupons , overlook
ing the drawer in which the
cash was kept. Some neckties
and a few little articles in that
line , some plug tobacco and
few little articles were missed
but at this time it is hard to
tell just what is gone by way of
shoes , etc. , though it is very
little if any.
The other merchants have
been notified regarding the trade
checks and knowing those
who usually cash them and
about the number they usually
have , . it is believed the thief
may be traced by them in case
he tries to cash or trade them
to other people.
The police are on the lookout
and it is hoped the guilty party
or parties will soon be appre
hended.
Died.
Julia Zoru was born in Germany -
many , Aug. 12 , 18'12 and died
at the home of her daughter ,
Mrs. Emma Scoby , Monday ,
Aug. 'JO , 11107 , aged OSycars and
M days.
When about eleven years old
she came to the United States
settling in Illinois where she
was married forty-six years ago
Lo William denies. Very soon
after their marriage they came
to this county and settled on
the old homestead about six
miles northeast of this city ,
where they lived most of the
time until the husband's death
about three years ago , since
which time Mrs. Gerdes has
made her home mostly with her
daughter , Mrs. Scoby.
To Mr. and Mrs. Gerdes were
born eleven children , one son ,
Fred , having preccedcd the
mother to the world beyond.
The living children are : Mrs.
Gus Ilaller , Grand Island , Neb. ,
Mrs. Fred Frauenfelder , Verdon ;
Mrs. Ferd Parchen , Mrs. Etenr } '
Voegle , Mrs. Michael Egner
and Mrs. Emma Scoby , John
Gerdes , William Gerdes and
Henry Gerdes. With the ex
ception of the two daughters ,
all the children live in this
city and vicinity. There are
twenty-two grand children and
two great-grand children in ,
Mrs. Gerdes1 family.
Mrs. Gerdes has enjoyed a
large circleof.'friends all through
her life being highly esteemed
and appreciated by all her
friends and neighbors. She was
devoted to her family , working
hard that her children might
have advantages she could not
have in the early days of this
county. At all times she was
a thoughtful , devoted wife and
mother. She always enjoyed
good health until the past two
years during which time she has
been afllicted with heart trouble
to which cause her death Mon
day was due.
The funeral services were
held Wednesday morning from
the home of Mrs. Scoby , con
ducted by Rev. Gradewohl and
the interment was made in the
FrSck cemetery ten miles north
of this city where short services
were also held.
Besides her immediate family
Mrs. Gerdes leaves two sisters ,
Mrs. Fred Ruegge , Tilden ,
Nebr. , and Mrs. Joe Kosa , of
Kansas , and a brother , Fred
Zorn living near this city.
To the sorrowing children and
relatives is extended the sym
pathy of a large circle of friends.
Juvenile Thieves Bound Over.
When the case was called last
Monday against the boy burg ,
larsof Humboldt , Oran Gume ,
"O. A. " Cooper and the Shaffer
boys , it was decided to continue
iheir case till the September
term of court , as Judge Raper
really constitutes the juvenile
court. Consequently the young ,
sters were released on bail to
appear before Judge Raper ,
Sept. 9th. Just what will be
done with them is a matter of
conjecture as they ' "ay either
be given over to the probation
officers until they prove them
selves by good conduct or they
may be sent to the reformery. It
is to be hoped the lessonis severe
enough to be a warning and that
such young boys will be given
another chance.
The guests of Mrs. John Shields
who have been visiting her for
the past week , returned to their
homes Tuesday. They were her
sister , Mrs. George 13. Jennings
and daughtcrg , Mrs. W. A. Wil
liams and Miss Marion Jennings ,
of Garden Grove , la. , and Mrs
George M. Ayers and little
daughter , Virginia , of Weldon
Iowa.
Mrs. Lcgan Bcauchamp is en-
crtaining Hiawatha friends this
week.
W. W. Lcekins of Minneapolis ,
Minn. , was in town a few days
his week.
Stanley Stump and Earl Clinc
ittctulcd Salem chautauqua Sun-
lay afternoon.
J. R. Whitaker returned Mon-
lay night from a business trip to
Morris Co. . Kans.
You are cordially invited to en-
oy one of those fine 25c Sunday
unchcons at the National.
A. A. Tanner and wife of Hiun-
) oldt , spent Tuesday with Mr.
Paimcr's mother in this city.
Henry Mosiman a n d Jesse
Nicholson took in the Salem
chautauqua Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Delia Guilliams of Corn-
ng , Mo. , is in the city , the guest
of her sister , Mrs. O. Shraedar.
Levi Hitchcock and Frank
Jhlig arc attending the Iowa
tate fair at Des Moines , this
week.
Miss Marguerite Horricks is
igain back in her old position
is stenographer to Recorder
iMwarrts.
An ellegant dinner with the
est service is perfect joy and de-
ight. National Hotel at 5 p. m.
Sundays.
L. A. Kinsey of University
? lacc was in the city a few days
his week , a combined business
and pleasure trip.
Mrs. Homer Jinkins and little
langhter , are at home from a
visit with Mrs. Jinkins' parents
n Osage City , Kas.
R. Bryant came up fromDrexel ,
Mo. , called here Tuesday b } ' the
serious illness of his daughter ,
Mrs. Albert Maust.
Miss Sue Gehling is at home
after a visit to her mother and
iister in Excelsior Springs , hav
ng returned Tueailiiy.
Roy Nicholson returned from
3raig , Mo. , where he visited a
few days with his grandparents ,
G. G. Stumbo and wife.
Ellis Powell and son , Charles ,
went to Sabetha , Kans. , Wednes-
: lay to visit his sisterMrs.Mettz ,
and attend the street fair and
races.
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Chambers
and daughter , who were guests
of Dr. and Mrs. Reneker last
week , returned to their home in
Norfolk last Friday.
Rev. Jackson and several of
the young people of the Baptist
church attended the Nemaha as
sociation at Brock. Neb. , this
week , August 27th to 30th.
The Misses Ida , Lena and
ffl
Millie Dubble of Guttenburg , la. ,
who have been visiting their aunt
Mrs. John Moring , returned to
their home Tuesday morning.
Sherley Wilcox returned Tues
day morning from her home in
Burlington , Col. , and will spend
the winter with her grandmother
Mrs.J inkins , attending the high
school.
Uncle Jesse Crook and wife ,
Mrs. J. R. Wilhite and G. J.
Crook went to Lincoln Friday
to attend the Territorial Pioneer
society. They will remain over
Sunday.
260 acres well located near
Falls City. Good terms. Owner
wishes to sell this tract within
the next 20 days. Will give most
excellent terms. 100 acres of
good land near Salem. Good
terms. HKNRV C. SMITH.