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. THE FALLS CITY TRIBUNE. Vol. IV FALLS CITY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY , JANUARY 10 , 1908. Whole No 207 Under Tropical Skies. The following is an extract from a letter received by Mrs. McCoy from her son , Thurston , now on the U. S. S. Georgia POKT OK SPAIN , TKINIDAU , December 27 , 1907. DKAK MOTHKK I hope you arc all as well and happy'as I am , al though it is almost impossible to be happy in this climate as it is 124 in the shade and when you strike the sun you nearly roast. We had a fine trip from Hamp ton Roads and just a few squalls. We were wearing pea jackets in the Roads and three days out we put on white clothes. Last Sun day a man was buried at sea on the Alabama. All the rest of the fleet closed in around her and the men stood "attention" for ten minutes facing the Alabnma. We arrived in Port of Spain on the evening of December 23. The next morning the commander in chief signaled over to give port liberty to a few men. 1 went over and bought a conple of souvenirs and post cards. The town is of about 55,000 population and is composed of Hindus , Creoles , Ne groes and Cooley Indians. It is a typical tropical town with its cocoanut - coanut , cocoa , orange , banana and lime groves. I have been drinking quite a little lime juice and the wind and sun are tanning me black. We coaled ship yesterday , tak ing an 600 tons. Went out in the harbor this morning and had devi ations of the compass. Given another liberty this afternoon and read the New York Herald. We sail Sunday , a 15-day trip to Rio. Cross the equator three days out. Write to me often. 1 am as ever. J. T. McCov. Harlow Sells Grocery. A deal was closed this week whereby Harlow disposed of his grocerv store to Fred E. Schmidt. This is a good business and no doubt Mr. Schmidt will maintain the standard set by the old pro prietor. Mr. Harlow is undecided as to his future plans , but for a time will take the rest so much needed after his close confinement to business. Big Game. There will be a big basket ball game at the Jenne opera house tonight with the Pawnee City and Falls City High School teams as opponents. The games will be called at S o'clock. Encourage the teams by your presence , and we assure you it will be time and money well spent. Our First $1.50 Friend Prof. G. M. Barrett was the first to call and renew his sub scription at our new rate of $1.50 , while Mrs. Sue Windle of Wako- f nis , Okl. , was the first to add her name as a new subscriber. The professor called early and seemed proud of the distinction , saying he had waited purposely , as his conscience had always checked him when he had only given us a dollar for our paper and was glad now of the opportunity to pay us $1.50. We hear words of encourage ment on every side and feel that we have taken the right step , and will endeavor to give our readers the very best local paper possible to get out. We will not send a solicitor among you , as we want only satisfied subscribers , those who subscribe on the merits of the paper alone and really want it , not those who are coaxed into it. In the meantime we invite you to call and add your name to our list. Society News. Members of the W. R. C. to the number of about twenty ) surprised Mrs. Anderson Miller Tuesday afternoon by inviting themselves to call and spend a few hours. The surprise was complete , which made the affair all the more enjoyable. The guests went armed with well filled baskets an an elegant lunch was the result. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nettlebeck entertained a few friends at their home Wednesday evening , the guests being the ladies of their Kensington club with their husbands. The ladies of the Episcopal church will serve a 15 cent tea at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Himmelreich next Wednesday evening January 15th. A most cordial invitation is extended to all. Miss Helen Martin very pleasantly entertained a number of friends at whist on Saturday eyening. Miss Edna Crook was hostess to a number of young ladies at a 6 o'clock dinner , Tuesday. In the evening the invitation was extended to the gentleman and a most pleasant time was the re sult. The first Leap Year entertain ment in this city was the dance given at Wahl's hall Wednesday evening and if all reports are true our young men will have to look to their laurels as enter tainers , as the young ladies on this occasion certainly showed them a good time. Louise Rule entertained a lew of her fi lends very pleasantly last Thursday eyening in honor of Misses Nola and Helen McCool of Salem. On Friday evening Miss Maude Davis entertained a few girl friends at a 5 o'clock dinner. Later in the evening the young ladies , with their escorts , repair ed to the bowling alley and spent a couple ot hours at this pleasant gane as pastime. The affair was in honor of Misses ? Jola and Helen McCool and was greatly enjoyed. The Shakespeare club met with Mrs. E. H. Towle on Fri : day afternoon. A majority of the members was present and en joyed an interesting lesson led bv the hostess. During a business session Mrs. E. H. Towle was elected secretary of the club to fill a vacancy. The letter of the vice president of the first district Mrs. Gist , was read , and the club voted a two cent per capita tax for district federation meeting expense. The Presbyterian Kensington held a yery interesting session on Friday with Mrs. Jennie Ewalt as hostess. Mrs. Frank ' Schaible enter tained the Young Married Ladies Kensington club Thursday after- noon. The usual social time was enjoyed and after the needle tasks were completed , the hostess served elegant relreshments. Miss Florence Wylie enter tained a few friends at her home in this city on Thursday evening at Whist. A portion of the time was given to fortune telling and other games , which proved very enjoyable , and at an opportune I time refreshments were served. Will Crook entertained a j number of iady friends Friday 1 afternoon in the form of a ken- isington. The affair was in | honor of her sister. Mrs. Emmerson , and proved very ! pleasant. A gentleman's acceptance of the invitation to the dinner given by the ladies of the Shakespeare club last week is so clever that we consider it worthy of publica tion : "Fair lady by your leave I come by note { o give and to re ceive. " Merchant of Venice. ' 'This is good news ; I will go meet the ladies And help the joy. " Coriolar.us. "Eat and make good cheer And praise Heaven for the merry year. " Henry IV. "Nay , I'll come ; if I lose a scru ple of this sport , let me be boiled to death with melan choly. " Twelfth Night. "Soft you , a word or two. " Othello. "Good madam , if by me you'll be advised. " Love's Labor Lost. "I do fear it , " Julius Caesar. "By my troth , " Perciles. "Too many cooks spoil the broth. " "I thank you for your pains and courtesy. " Julius Caesar. "We will visit you at supper time. " Merchant oi Venice. The members of the Friends in Couucil met Friday evening with Mrs. H. C. Barton as hostess. The lesson for the evening was Shelly and roll call was answered by quotations from his works. Miss Josephine Graves gave the Ode to the Skylark. Miss Lum was on the program for a paper , but being absent in California , sent a very interesting letter which was greatly enjoyed by the club. After a short business session the remainder of the eve ning was devoted to a social time and refreshments. Times are Set. Judges Kelli ar and Raper of the First Judical district have set the time of holding court in the various counties of the dis trict for the year 1008 as fol lows : Johnson February 10 ; April 27 , Sept. 21 ; Pawnee Feb. 17 , May 4 , Oct , 12 ; Rich , ardson Jan. 27 , May 4 , Sept. 21Nemalia ; March 2. May Ib , Oct. 12 ; Jefferson March 28 , May 18 , Oct. 12 ; Gage March 0 , June h > , Nov. y. C. D. Nixon Marries For some time past rumors have been circulating in the city to the effect tliat that confirmed - firmed bachelor , C. D. Nixon , of Owego , N. Y. , and who lias very extensive interests in this section of the country had joined the Benedicts. The rumor was repeatedly denied by those who were sup posed to be in a position to know , but , the first of the week a paper was received from Owego , which stated that Mr. 0. D. Nixon has taken Miss Mae Yoder to be his wife. Miss Yoder was a former resident of Auburn and is well and favorably known here. The ceremony occurred at Omaha , December I2th , and was performed by Bishop A. L , Williams , of the Diocese of Nebraska. Mr and Mrs. Nixon are mak ing their home at the Ahwaga house at Owego. They have the congratulations of their numerous friends here. Auburn Republican. The above will be interesting news to our readers , as the groom is well and favorably known in this vicinity , having been identified in business mat- i ters here for a number of years , and has many friends here who ' extend congratulations. Electric Theatre Change of program every Mon day , Wednesday a n d Friday. 'Friday ' 10 and Saturday 11 , an , 100 to 1 shotand buying a ladder. Illustrated song. Bower & Waller , proprietors. I Bishop WortliliiRton Dies In France. News of the death of Rt. Rev. George Worthington. bishop of Nebraska , which occurred at Mcntonc , France , has reached us. A cablegram announcing his death , but giving no particular was received Tuesday night at Omaha , by Rev. Arthur L. Wil liams , bishop coadjutor. Bishop Worthington had been bishop of the Nebraska Episcopal diocese since 1885 , but was com pelled to relinquish his work here on account of the high altitude , he being troubled with heart fail ure. ure.He recently took charge of all American Episcopal churches in Europe , and had been in France several months. He was born in 1840 and was advanced to the priesthood in ISM. He was con secrated bishop of Nebraska on St. Mathias day , February 24 , 1SS5. 1SS5.Too Too much cannot be said of the good work done by this man , not only at home but abroad , and while active bishop ot this diocese cese built many beautiful church es in the state , our own little church in this city receiving her share of his generosity. Brown- ell Hall at Omaha , erected by the bishop , stands as one of the many memorials to this much loved man. He was beloved by all his pa- rishoners , who are now bowed in sorrow at their great loss. The remains will probably be laid to rest at his old home at Batavia , N. Y. Special Service. Instead of the regular Morning prayer at St. Thomas church on next Sunday morning , the Holy Communion will be celebrated at 10:45 in memory of the late Bishop Worthington. All ere earnestly urged to be present. A Comparison. Through the kindness of G. J. Crook , administrator of the El- well estate , we arc able to give our readers the following letters , which are self explanatory , show ing the vast difference in taxes way back in the 60's and at the present time. The land referred to is the 80- acre tarm owned by H. C. Barton east of town , and the taxes now amount to $43.62. The letters follow : ST. STWHUN. N. T. January 12 , 1863. AHKAHAM ELWKLL , ESQ. DUAK SIK Your favor of De cember 30 , 1862 , with $2 has been received , and I herewith enclose you your tax receipt. The county seat still remains at Falls City , but I am living at St. Stephen selling goods. The Broad Ax is not in operation. What will you take for your land in cash 'i Joseph II. Burbank - bank wished me to ask you. Please acknowledge the receipt of this and much oblige Your Friend , W. II. MANN FALLS CITV , Neb. Nov. 4 , 1864. A. ELWKLL. ESQ. , Knoxville , 111. DKAK SIK Your tax for the year 1864 is now due and consid erably larger than usual , owing to a special school tax which has been levied for the purpose of building a school house. It is $4.14. and only until the last of December iri which to pay. Please send amount and I will remit receipt immediately. Your Friend , WM. II. MANN. P. S. I was elected county clerk again in October last. Gets Thirty Days. Young Perkins [ colored ] who has figured frequeutlv in police court , was this week handed a package by Judge Fallstcad , labeled thirty days in jail. The offense was stealing a guitar from the porter at the Natioal , selling it and appropriating the cash. Alortpajie Indebtedness. Following is a correct state ment of the totals of the mortgage indebtedness record of Richardson County , Neb. , for the year ending December 31 , 1907 : Number of farm mortgages tiled , 196 , amount $499,231.20. Nnmbei released , 244 , amount 497,704.86. Number of town and city mortgages filed 107 , amountS4- 770,54. Amount satisfied , $96- 713.51. Number of chattle mortgages filed 229 , amount $221,435.10. amount satisfied $167,549.37. Number sherriff's deeds in fore closure farm , 5 amount $6.472,92 ; town and city , 8. amount $4,888.- , > * Total mortgages filed 832 , amount $805,43.6.92. Total num ber sheriff's deeds in foreclosure , 13 , amount $11,361,25. H. P. Karnes Dead. Word was received in this city the first of the week that II. P. Karnes had died on Friday of last week at his home in St. Joe , of Bright's disease at the age of 67 years , and was buried on Sun day. day.While While deceased had been ail ing for some time , he was not considered in a dangerous con dition , and it was only a few hours before his death that a change for the worse oppeared and he sank rapidly. Mr. Karnes was well known in this city and county , having bought apples here for the past ten years or more , and was known to be a man of sterling qualities and enjoyed the con fidence ot all. He leaves a wife and two daughters ) who h a v e the sympathy of many in this vicinity. With the Lodges. On Monday evening the W. O. W. lodge of this city had a most enjoyable time ar their hall. There was public installation , a splendid address by Grand Sovereign Walsh , and plenty of good things to eat. A good crowd was in attendance and all n-port the best kind of a time. The M. W. A. and Royal Neighbors held a joint meeting Tuesday evening , at which the families and few friends were in vited to celebrate their silver anniversary. The evening was given to a general good time with an elegant supper at the close. Installation was the order at the Highlander lodge Tuesday evening. After the regular routine of lodge work the usual social time was enjoj ed At the I. O. O. F. session last Friday evening installation of new officers was the program , after which all repaired to Shields cafe and indulged in an oyster feast. At the meeting to night there will be the usual de gree work. There wes an interesting meet ing held on Tuesday evening of the Rebekah Odd Fellow , and they meet again next Tuesday evening when they are looking for a large attendence. The members of the Salem lodge No. 52 A. O. U. W. and families spent a pleasant time Monday evening. About 230 were present and the evening was spent in a good old fashioned visit. The ladies had prepared a supper , one which will be long remembered by all who were present and enjoyed it. Mr. and Mrs. John Hossack of this city were present , Mr. Hossack being a memb'cr at that place. Married SIl'liS-SNODOKASS Charles F. Sipcs and Martha E. Snodgr.iss were united in mar riage Sunday , January 5th , 1908 , at 2 p. m. at Salem , Key. D. L. Dtinklebcrger of this city officiat ing. The young couple will go to housekeeping on Mr. Coon's farm west of Salem. Library Notes. The library board met last night with six members present. The usual bills were allowed and the librarian's report , showing an attendance of 2328 persons and a circulation of 1887 volume * ; , was accepted. Ninety-six cards were issued and $13 collected for fines and cards. The following list of new books were put in circulation last week : Cheney. Lousia May Alcottjher life , letters and journals ; Bishop , Seventy years young ; Burroughs , Camping a n d tramping with Roosevelt ; Daulton , Wings and stings ; Field , Fingerposts to children's reading ; Fullcrton , In troduction to philosophy ; Lanier , Poems ; Mathews , Church and the changing order ; Moore , Univer sal kinship ; Sill , Prose of E. R. Sill ; Stciner , On the trail of the immigrant ; Stocktqn , Personally conducted. There were five volumes receiv ed as gifts this week : Sienkiewicx , The deluge(2 ( vol ) Topelius , Times of Charles XII ; Topelius , Times of Linncus ; To pelius , Times of Frederick I. Two new pictures were hung on the walls at the Library and add much to the attractiveness of the rooms. Real Estate Changes POwell-A Ksec eis report the following tranfers for the week : The fine 80 aere tract belonging to Arthur Xook sold to A. .1. Bowman , consideration $7600. A , J. Bowman's resilience to Arthur Xook for $2000 Miss Louise Plcge's residence in Sleele's addi tion for $1100 , residence in Crook A ; Towlcs addition $1700. Have loaned $41,000 in the last week , have more money to loan , can close loan at once. The money ptivate money. Loans made pay able at home. With the year 1907 the Tribune closed the most prosperous year of its history. A meeting of stockholders was held hint Satur day evening and a nice dividend was declared on the stock. A snug surplus was kept on hand to be expended in making new im provements and in adding new machinery about the office. We feel that our success is due to the kind support of our many friends and readers and desire to extend our sincere thanks to the friends who have so kindly given us their patronage. We hope to continue to publish the best paper in this part of Nebraska and solicit the assistance of our friends in the future. Henry S. Grogan Post Office Inspector checked up this office Tuesday. He ordered all mail of parties who lisul not paid their box rent for this quarter to be placed in the general delivery. He thinks City deliver } ' will be installed in thib oty in the near future. He visited some parties who had violated the postal laws by inclosing written matter in packages of merchandise. T vy paid their line of ten dollars. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Vincent at ti. . tr home in Council Bluffs on An .11- day evening , January 6. . * > . Vincent was formerly HJlva S . rs of this city , and both she am. > .e proud father have many fri > s in this city who rejoice with ti n in their happiness.