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THE FALLS CITY TRIBUNE.
Vol. V FALLS CITY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY , APRIL 10 , 1908. Number i2
Women's Club Meeting at
Humboldt.
On Wednesday , April 1st the
Fifth annual meeting of Women's
clubs of Nebraska's first district
met in Humboldt. Delegates
from many towns to the number
of iiftysix reached the city on the
different afternoon trains. Fif
teen ladies , both delegates and
guests from Falls City were
among this number , and enjoyed
the cordial hospitality of their
neighboring town. A number of
automobiles were in constant
attendance at all the trains dur
ing the afternoon and carried the
delegates to the large hall where
the convention assembled. A
regular meeting of the Alpha
Club of Humboldt interested those
who arrived in time to hear it.
In the evening a crowd which
taxed the capacity of the hall
assembled and listened to a well
rendered programme. Among
the most pleasing features were
the addresses of Mrs. C. M. Linn ,
Humboldt ; MrsT. . J. Gist , Falls
City ; Mrs. F. II. Cole , Omaha ;
the excellent vocal selections ot
Mrs. J. R. Cain , jr. , Stella , and
the various musical numbers by
Humboldt talent. An informal
reception followed the program.
On Thursday morning the re
ports of the different delegates
were giyen , after which an inter
esting round table was conducted
by Mrs. Keefe , state president.
Discussions of ways and means
for carrying on the \vork of wo
men's clubs proved profitable for
all those assembled. After a few
words of greeting from the differ
ent state officers present , the con-
ventiou adjourned to the Park
hotel where luncheon was served.
This closed the session and the
delegates returned home on the
various afternoon trains.
NOTES.
All the ladies present profited
by the talk of Mrs. Harriet Mc-
Murphy , Omaha , state food
commissioner , upon the Pure food
law.
The Humboldt women demon
strated that they are equal to any
emergency , and the delegates
were loud in their praises of the
way in which they were taken
care of.
The state officers present were
Mrs. II. L. Keefe , Walthill , state
president ; Mrs. W. D. Mead ,
York , recording secretary : Mrs.
O. M , Stonebraker , Lincoln , gen
eral federation secretary ; Mrs.
Margaret Carncs , Lincoln , and
Mrs. D , B. Cropsy , vice president
third district.
The following Falls City wo
men were among the delegates
and guests who attended : Mesdames -
dames George Jennings , A. G-
Wanner , Charley Wilson , Isham
Reavis , C , F. Keavis , John Gilli-
gan , Charley Banks , , Francis
Morris , W. W , Abbey , T. J. Gist ,
M. L. Wilson , Misses Sallie
Schoenheit and Jennie Keim.
It was the consensus of opinion
that this meeting excelled all pre
vious ones in interest and num
bers. Much credit is due Mrs
T. J. Gist , district vice president ,
for her untiring efforts to make
the affair a success. Mrs. Gist's
address also puts her in the ranks
of forceful , convincing public
speakers.
Postmaster Appointments.
The senate has confirmed the
following postmaster appoint.
ments : J. G. Allen , Aurora ;
Thomas A. Boyd , Beaver City ;
Glenwin J. Crook , Falls City ;
JAndreiv D. McNeer , Blue Hill ;
Similien L. Perin , Sargent ; Mel-
ancthon Scott. South Auburn ;
John A. Wood , Ewing ,
A Big Horse Sale.
The horse sale at the home of
Elmer Iloselton near Preston last
week was one of the biggest af
fairs of the kind ever offered in
this section , the sale amounting
to about SS.OOO. Mr. Iloselton
has made for himself a wide
reputation for honesty , and all
can depend on his doing just as
lie advertises , hence his success ,
and when anyone wants a good
liorse they generally inquire for
the date of Hoselton's sale. We
understand he will have another
sale soon , so if you want a good
liorse just 'wait for this sale.
Business Changes Hands.
The Cleveland department
store of this cit3' changed hands
the latter part of the week , Geo.
b. Cleveland retiring and Fred
leveland , jr. , of Nebraska City ,
assuming the ownership. The
new proprietor is well known to
our people , and all feel sure the
business under his management
will be kept at the high standard
maintained by the former pro
prietor. Fred had many friends
during his residence here a few
years ago , all of whom are glad
to again welcome him among us.
We understand George Cleve
land will soon move to Colorado ,
where he has extensive land
interests which need his attention.
We are indeed sorry to lose him
and his estimable family , and
while we wish them unbounded
success in their western home ,
we are almost selfish enough to
hope they will get homesick
enongh to return to Falls City ,
where they can always feel sure
of a cordial welcome.
Died
' BODE.
'Emile Bode died at his home
in this city Tuesday evening- ,
April 7 , 1908 , after an illness ot
several months , aged 81 years
and 2-1 days.
Deceased was born m Han
over , Germany , March 14,1827 ,
where he grew to manhood.
Here he was married to WilheU
mena Oharlieus , the happy cou
ple coming to America on their
bridal trip. This was more than
fifty years ago. Their first
American home was in Wiscon
sin , where they remained sev
eral years , removing to Nebras
ka and settling in this city
about twenty-eight years ago.
embarking in the general mer
chandise business , which he
conducted many years in the
frame building known as the
"Bode corner , " situated where
the State bank building now
stands. He was a successful
business man , the name Bode
being a synonym of honesty and
integrity.
His wife preceded him to the
great beyond about four years
ago , and since that time his life
has been one of patient waiting
until he would be called to join
the one who had journeyed by
his side so many years.
Four children are left , one
daughter , Hattie , whose sole ob.
jeot since her mother's death
has been to lessen the loneliness
of her father and make his last
days as bright as possible. A
laudable ambition and one that
will receive its reward. The
three sons are Albert , Ernest
and Ervin. Two sons are dead.
The.funeral services were held
Thursday morning from the
home , conducted by Rev. Jensen
of the German Lutheran church ,
of which denomination deceased
was a faithful member. He al
so belonged to the Deutsche
Gessellschaft , which organiza
tion assisted in the services , the
Arion quartet furnishing the
music. Interment was in Steel's
cemetery. And thus the curtain
is rolled down upon the life of
another of our honored citizens.
Our Mayor.
W. W. ABBEY
Tuesday last will go down in
liistory as among the most pecul
iar municipal elections eyer held
in the city. With three tickets in
the field it appeared to be a go as
you please from the start and
when the vote was counted out it
proved that system was followed
to the end.
For mayor W. W. Abbey re-
cieved a nice majority in each
ward and when we consider that
the Third ward is overwhelming
ly wet , this was certainly a com
pliment to a time honored and
worth } ' citizen.
In the First ward W. S. Leyda
and George Riechers were pulling
along the pike for councilman the
former on the wet ticket and the
latter on the dry. Bill started in
all right to show the natives of
that vicinity that he was still a
race horse , but he could not stand
the pace set and was counted out
at the wire.
Down m the Second ward there
never did appear to be a doubt as
to her going dry and when the
polls closed Benschoter was the
winner by a good clean majority.
The "bloody Third" always
has a surprise up her sleeve and
this year was no exception. It
was a three cornered fight for
councilman , Spence the Progress
ive candidate , Nausler the dry
candidate and Halm the wet
representative. The voters
showed their color by giving
Halm a majority over all and
then gave the dry mayor a nice
majority simply to show their ap
preciation of good government
with an able representative at the
head of municipal afiairs.
Billy Uhlig was re-elected
treasurer and Will Schmelzel city
clerk. It was a hotly contested
election and with one or two ex
ceptions , it was the largest vote
polled in the city's liistory.
Now for a business men's ad
ministration which will result in
the growth and prosperity of our
city. A united effort for a few
months will make Falls City what
she should be , one of the very
best towns in the state. Wil
you help in this matter or wil
you organize a new Kicker's club ?
Struck by a Train.
On Monday afternoon about 3
o'clock as Willie Zimmerman , son
of Albert /iimmerman who reside *
near Fargo , was returning home
from Preston , he attempted to
cross the railroad track ahead ol
an approaching train , but not
judging the distance correctly ,
the back of the wagon was struck
by the engine , demolishing it ant
throwing the occupant out with
such force as to injure him quite
severely. While not dangerously
hurt the experience is one the
young man will not soon forget ,
and he feels he escaped luckily.
Strawberry and Vanilla Nul
Nougat I5c a Ib and Cream Fudge
lOc a Ib. , on sale at the Candy
Kitchen Saturday , April 11 ,
Don't forget.
Society News.
Miss Anita Wilson entertained
few friends Friday evening
complimentary to her guests ,
MI'SSQS McCool , Russell and Spur-
ock , of Salem. A very cnjoy-
ible time is reported.
Miss Floy Grinstcad enter
tained about fifteen of her friends
it the home of her sister , Mrs.
Fohn Gilligan , on Monday even
ng. The affair was in honor of
Mr. Lloyd Reed , teacher of violin
it Bethany. A musical program
was the order , the guest of honor
'avoring those present with many
choice selections. It was a very
enjoyable evening.
The C. W. B. M. of the Christ
ian church held their monthly
meeting at the home of Mrs.
Samuel Marts ? on Thursday , April
2nd. The meeting was well at-
: ended and was a complete success
in every way. The program was
arranged and conducted by Mrs.
Willard of Lincoln. Mrs. Oliver
led the devotional , after which
Mrs. Willard gave a very inter
esting study of Porto Rico and
our work there. Very dainty
refreshments were served. The
proceeds amounted to more than
$5. To say the least it was en
joyed by all those present.
Mrs. R. P. Thomas entertained
a few friends Wednesday evening
of this week , in honor of her
mother , Mrs. G. G. Stumbo , the
occasion being Mrs. Stumbo's
birthday. All of the guests were
old friends of Mrs. Stumbo. The
evening was enjoyed by all pres
ent , and elegant refreshments
were served-
In response to a call issued last
week , a fair sized crowd of club
women met Monday afternoon
with Mrs. C. Hargravc. An
organization was effected which
federated the women's clubs , the
object of which is civic work.
The following officers were elect
ed : Mrs. A. E. Hill , president ;
Mrs- Charlotte Banks , vice-presi
dent ; Mrs. T. L. Ilimmelreich ,
secretary ; Mrs. Mary Cameron ,
treasurer. A committee upon
constitution and by laws included
Mrs. J. C. Yutzy , Mrs. T. J.
Gist and Mrs. Joseph Varncr.
An earnest effort to secure the
field meet of the South-eastern
Nebraska district will be made.
The ladies have permission of the
Elks to use their rooms lor meet
ings , and a called session will be
held there next Monday afternoon.
Mrs. T. J. Gist brought five
ladies to Falls City from the
Humboldt district meeting last
Thursday for a house party on
Friday forenoon. A reception
was given them by their hostess.
In the receiving line , were the
five state officials and Mrs. F. II ,
Cole , Omaha. Mrs , M. II. Hitch
cock , Lincoln , and Mrs. T. J.
Gist. About sixty ladies mel
these out of town guests and en
joyed the social occasion. Lighl
refreshments were served in the
dining room from a table laden
with pink carnations. Mrs. J. R
Cain , Jr. of Stella delighted the
guests with her excellent singing.
At noon , last Friday , Mrs. C
F. Keavis gave a luncheon at her
home to the visiting club women
Mrs. F. II. Cole of Omaha , a
cousin of Mrs. Reavis was the
guest of honor. Plates were lai <
for fourteen. The occasion proved
a very pleasant one. Scvera
snap shots of the guests were
taken. Besides the state officers
the following ladies were in at
tendance : Mcsdames J. K. Lig
gett , C. M. Linn and A. A. Tan
ner , Humboldt ; Mrs. J. R. Cain
Stella ; Mcsdames Isham Reavis
and W. W. Abbey of this city.
Sorosis met Wednesday alter-
loon with Mrs. Jacquct as hostess ,
Very interesting reports of the
onvention of the first district
icld at Ilumboldt , were given by
he delegates Mrs. Morris and
Mrs. Banks , also by our district
ice-president , Mrs. Gist. Mrs.
Banks was elected unanimously
s delegate to the Bicnial Con-
ention of Womans Clubs to be
leld in June at Boston. An ex-
ellcnt paper was read by Mrs.
limmelreich , "O u r library
vith a tribute to Lydia Bruun
Woods. " Mrs. Korncr read an
ntcresting paper on "Dunbar ,
he colored Poet. " Mrs. Har-
rrayc in her pleasing manner
gave a reading "Angelina" one
of Dunbar's poems. MrsIlea -
cock read an excellent original
tory. Mrs. John Morchcad was
L guest of the club. During the
ocial half-hour excellent refresh-
nents were served b } ' Miss Jac-
liict assisted by Miss Morsman.
lub adjourned to meet with Mrs.
George Holland. April 22nd.
Hands Badly Burned.
Louis McCumber of Preston is
suffering from severely burned
lands , received in his heroic act
n saving the life of a little girl
: rom burning. It happened in
this way : On Sunday afternoon
two or three little tots were play-
ng in the yard at the home of
Mr. McCumber. They had a lit-
; le toy stove , in which they made
a fire , when in some manner the
Iress of a neighbor's little girl
caught fire. The screams attract
ed Mr. and Mrs. McCumber , and
upon seeing the trouble the latter
seized a bed quilt which she hast-
il3' wrapped about tlie little oncj
while Mr. McCumber tore the
burning clothing from her. The
girl escaped with scarcely a burn ,
but Mr. McCumber received in
juries which will keep him from
work for some time , but for all
this he is happy in the thought
that he saved the little one Irom
horrible death.
Ready for Business.
The Home Building and Loan
association , which has been un
der way for some time , will be
ready for business April 15 ,
starting with 500 shares. The
concern has been approved by
the State Banking board and
the charier was received this
week. Until the first annual
meeting of the stockholders the
following gentlemen will act as
officers : Geo. Fallstead , presi
dent ; Simon Davies , vice presi
dent ; Wm. Grcenwald , treasurer ;
Win. Schmelzel , secretary.
These gentlemen together with
L. 0. Edwards will constitute
the board of directors.
To the Voters of Falls City.
I take this means of thanking
my friends for the magnificent
vote given me at the recent elec
tion , at which I was a candidate
for re-election as City Treasurer
I also desire to state to the tax
payers of the city that my books
are open for their inspection a
any time , and that I would be
pleased not only to show them to
the public but to explain at any
time the condition of the city
finances. I can be found at the
First National Bank during bank
ing hours. WM. UHLIG.
Marriage License
Arthur Williams , Dawson 22
Ncna Kmmcrt , Saleni 25
Luther Stanley , Salem 2 1
Myrtle Crook , Salem 2 0 (
0y
Nathan Carpenter , Rule 19
EllaOdcll , St. Joseph , Mo..IS
Jesse Johnson , Stella 24 :
Florence Kinton , Stella 24
Mark Goolsbv , Falls City 28
Ruth Finley , Falls City 28 !
A Horrible Death.
A telephone message received
by Dr. Reneker about 10:30 : o'clock
on Monday night , announced the
fact that a man had been killed
at the B & M , and his presence
was required.
He immediately repaired to the
scene and found the report to be
only too true.
Upon inycstiyation these facts
were brought out. Two young
men , Bert Witc and Roy McVcy ,
of Ruloi had been in the habit of
making trips to this city during
the day and beating their way
back home on freight trains. On
Monday they made their usual
trip , and in the evening went to
the depot to await the freight
train. As the train was pulling
into the yards , McVey called
White , who was asleep in the
depot , and the two started across
the yards toward the freight
house. As the train pulled in
McVcy , who was in the lead ,
jumped on , but White in his at
tempt was thrown under the train
by striking against the corner of
the depot platform. He was
killed instantly. The train passed
through the yards and backed in
again before McVey noticed that
White was not on. He then got
off the train and went back to
investigate , when he found the
mangled body of his friend on
the track. Both legs and the
left arm had been seycred , while
the head was split through the
center , his brains being scattered
on the ground.
Dr. Renckcr empaniielled a jury
and held an inquest , the following
verdict being rendered :
The State of Nebraska , I , „
Richardson County , f
At un inquest hohlen at Burlington
ilupot , Falls City , Nebr. , In Klchunlson
county , on the tlth diiv of April , A. D , ,
1B08 , before rac , Dr. Geo. W. Kunokor ,
coroner of said county , upon this hotly
of Bert White , lylnn dead , by thu jurors
whoto nitincB arc hereto subscribedtho
suli ] jurors upon their oath do say that
Hurt Whltu came to his death accident
ally by being run over by train No 1st
01. Said accident caused by himself
alone the train crow not bclnp ; to
blame In nnv wny nor any other person
according to our knowledge and belief.
G. S. STKWAHT ,
A. 11. GOOLSHY ,
FjlAN'IC McPAIthAND ,
A. W. IJOKQNKH ,
.ING. STAHT/IM- ,
F. L. MAHSU.
In testimony whereof the paid jurors
have hereunto sot their hands the day
and year aforesaid.
Attest : Dn. Gr.o. W. RKNUKHR ,
Coroner.
The dead man is only about 18
years of age , and lived with his
parents at Rulo. His father was
immediately notified of the death
of his son and came to this city
at once , taking the body to Rule
on the early train Tuesday morn
ing.
Married
GOOI.SHY-KINLKY
Mark A. Goolsby and Ruth
Finley were joined in marriage
Wednesday , April 8th at their
home in south-east part of the
city. D. L. Dunklcbcrger , offici
ating.
CKOOK-DUNN
Just as we go to press we learn
of the marriage of Wesley A.
Crook and Mrs. Jennie Dunn , he
important event taking place in
St. Joseph on Wednesday of i as
week. The happy couple c mete
to this city and will at one o
to housekeeping in a cot .re
which the groom had in readi .res
for his bride.
This marriage will be a
prise to Wesley's friends ,
long ago gave up all hope of
ever assuming the cares c
benedict , but now that it
come to pass , the Tribune ui
in extending best wishes 1
long and prosperous lite.
Hand"Badly Injured.
While working with a circ
saw Wednesday , Alvin Goo
caught his hand in the s ;
severing the first finger ,
otherwise lacerating the hanc