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torlcM Society I A - THE FALLS CITY TRIBUNE. Vol. V FALLS CITY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY , APRIL 2.1 , 1908. Number MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION to Clean Up. To the People of Palls City : As Ma3'or of the city of Pails City I request that on Tuesday , April 28 , each and every one of you lay aside your ordinary cares and labor , and direct your atten tion to the cleaning up of your yards , alleys and vacant lots. * Much has already been done along1 these lines , but there is much left to be done. Let us all make a united effort on this day , to be known as " clean-uo day , " and see how clean we can make the city. I know you are all ready and willing to join the crusade. All that is necessary is to give up just a little of your time. The city will have its entire force out on that day and gladly assist in everj * way possible to make this a grand success. This action is absolutely necessary to protect the health of the community. G. M. BAKKKTT , Let all get busy. Mayor. Is It Wise ? At a meeting of the city coun cil last week ) in discussing the water question , it was decided to ask permission of the county board to erect a supply tank , or standpipe - pipe , which we understand is the same thing , on a corner of the court'house ' square. The county board passed a resolution grant ing the request , provided the city would furnish the jail and court house free water during the life of the lease. Now we question the advisa bility ot this. Our public square is not a thing of beauty as it is and the addition of this uiibight- ly tank would not add to its ap pearance. It seems to us a loca tion could be found which would answer the purpose just as well without having it on the most public corner in our city. Things are just now shaping themselves so as to enable us to do away with the outbuildings in the court house yard. Why burden ourselves with this new C3re.-sore ? Pride is a commendable trait and we hope it will come to the rescue when this question comes up for final settlement. The Odd Fellows. On next Monday evening the local lodge will observe the 90th anniversary of American Odd Fellowship at their hall. All Odd Fellows , Rebekahs , their families and widows of deceased Odd Fellows are invited to be present. The exercises will com mence at 8 o'clock in the evening. Her Name Was Alaude ! While attending to'his duties on the farm northwest of this city last Friday , Herman Eeachy was working around one of their mules when the animal resented his familiarity by kicking him on the ankle breaking the bone. The injury will keep Herman in the house for some time , but he has sworn vengeance on the mule. Be Humane. While we do not believe in mak ing the surroundings of wrong doers so inviting that arrest means home comfort and is a pleasure rather than punishment , we do believe in being human. In all candor we do not think there is a town on the map that can present a worse bastile from every viewpoint than our own. We favor the rock pile. There is nothing so wholesome for the law-breaker or professional bum than a nice sized rock pile. Make their meals an award of merit when the work they do is inspect- 4 ed , but by all means stay within the bounds of human decency. Our "cooler" is worse than any dog kennel that ever came to our notice. An Explanation. Dan Sullivan , the Pecos Valley land maiii is in our midst again. It will be remembered by the readers of the Tribune that Dan was shot and seriously wounded about two months ago in an alter cation over the selling of a Mr. Weddle's farm to Ted O'llern. There are several false stories afloat about the land transaction and the shooting and Dan takes this means of informing his friends of a few of the fact3 of the case. Jerry Kanaly was my local agent here at Falls City and our agreement was that he waste to get one-half the commission on sales made to any buyers that he brought to me. On the farm that O'llern bought the usual- commission ) nothing more nor less , was charged. The farmer selling the land in every case pays the commission and the buyer can always buy just as cheap and frequently cheaper through a Real Estate firm than when he buys direct from the owner. It was maliciously told here , and the parties who started the report knew that they were starting a falsehood , that I got $5 per acre over and above the usual com mission on the O'Hern deal. On that sale I got the same commis sion as any other responsible firm would have gotten and one-half of that was paid to Jerry Kanaly who b } ' the way is a cousin of O'Hern's. During the past year have paid Mr. Kanaly several hundred dollars for his labors , but he and I dissolved recently and he is no longer an agent of mine. Sincerely , UAN SULLIVAN. Out of Commission. During the storm Friday even ing lightning ran into the light ing plant and the town was in darkness. A shut down and examination revealed the fact that parts had been burned out that would ne cessitate a trip to St. Joseph. The matter was reported to Mayor Barrett , who arranged to take the night train and brought an expert up the next day. The damage was soon repaired and tested and the glim for Sat urday night was as good as new. A Glorious Easter. Easter brought bright skies to Falls City. The blue heavens and the warm sunshine , together with the fragrance of the many blos soms , inspired our people even more than the ringing of the church bells and prompted them to fill the various churches and there unite in the praises and thanksgivings for the many bless ings bestowed upon all. Every man or woman , of whatever faith or creed , who opened their hearts , were made better. It was indeed a glorious Easter. Well Known Authors To Marry Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Zula McCool of Salem , Nebraska and II. Glen Curtis of St. Joseph , Mis souri. Miss McCool and Mr. Curtis are the authors of the well known novel of last year , "The Abduction of Isabel" and it is with a great deal of satis faction that we look on their de cision to enter upon a more per manent literary association. The Wesleyan. Miss McCool is a sister oi Mrs. K. R. Rule of this city nnd is well known to most of our young people who unite in ex tending congratulations. Col. Satterwhite has stood it just as long as possible without the Tribune in his home , and this week joined our great army of satisfied readers. From now on Emmett is sure of success , as he has done his duty. Attempted Jail Delivery. Just when liberty was in sight and his escape almost certain , Johnson , the man now in jail on the charge of burglary , was dis covered in the act of sawing the bars of his cell and he is now languishing in the double cell with a ball and chain as his companion. Johnson is evidently an old tuner and on to all the crooks and turns of burglary. When placed in jail he was closely searched and as then supposed relieved of all tools , but on Wednesday several small tools used in picking locks were found in the soles of his shoes. It is thought however , that he - is receiving help from the out- ide , as he was equipped with everything ueressary to gain liis liberty and as men have been seen leaving1 the vicinity of the jail at night the officers have been on the watch and re. ceiitly found the locks had been tampered with and had them changed for new ones. On Wednesday a thorough ex amination was made and it was discovered that the bars on the north window had been sawed , likewise , the bars of Johnson's cell and all that was needed to lin the outer room was to break off the bars and he would then be ready for the outaide door. To aid him in his work Johnson - son had taken a leg from his chair burned a hole in it with a poker and this he used as a handle for his tools to assist him in reaching the high bars. Hand-cuffs have proven no pro tection as he can get them off in five minutes and boasts that there is no jail he cannot get out of , but with the ball and chain attachment and the eagle eyes of Sheriff Fenton and Deputy McFarland upon him we think he will change his mind. The hope now is that our offic ials will be able to land those on the outside who are causing the trouble. The oTher Side. Reverend R. R. Teeter will preach at the Brethren church next Sunday evening upon the subject , "The Other Side. " This is an interesting subject and should have a large audience. His morning subject will be : "Master of the Situation. " All are welcome , A Reminiscence. On April 24th , 1870 , just forty- one years ago Falls Qity exper ienced one of the most severe earthquakes ever felt in this section , so severe in fact , as to rattle the dishes in the cup boards and move the furniture in the houses. The writer who was sick in bed at the time lived where the Jenne shoe store is no located and has a distinct recollection ot the schock as a collapse of the house was momentarily ex pected. Jusi for a comparison we will also state that on the above date a very important lawsuit was on hand , Judge Schoenheit and other leading lawyers rid. ing in a lumber wagon to the home ol Justice Cooley , who lived on the farm now occupied by Mr. .Wills , where the case was tried in an old log house. No doubt these incidents will be remembered by some of our old timers who in turn will call to mind events vhich would beef of interest. S. W. Mrs. Bert Wright returned Mon day to her home in Kansas City , after a week spent in this city with her mother , Mrs. Stoughton. Society News The Woman's club held a very interesting session Tuesday after noon with Mrs. Dr. Wilson as liostess. Roll call was responded to by comments on famous trees. Mrs. Maud Da vies gave a very instructive ten-minute talk on the famous Burbank cactus , which was followed by a general discus sion ol trees , plants and the work of Luther Burbank , the famous liorticulturist of Santa Rosa , Cali. Miss Uhlig read a paper on the oratorio , "Elijah , " after which an impromptu musical program was given by different members. The book committee was then appointed , which closed the pro gram of a ycry pleasant afternoon. The ladies of St. Thomas church will serve a 15c- tea at the home of J. R. Wilhitc next Wednesday evening from 5 to S o'clock. The menu will be fine and you will get all you can cat. Everybody invited. The M. E. missionary tea will he at the home of Mrs. Fred Far- rington tin's afternoon. All are invited. The members of St. Agnes Guild will conduct a food exchange at the Morsman drug store Sat urday afternoon. They will have on hand a good supply of every thing suitable for Sunday dinner. Wednesday afternoon , Sorosis met with Mrs. George Holland as hostess. An excellent paper on "New Zealand and her Govern ment , " was read by Mrs. Yutzy. A very interesting account and description of the noted places , builcVngs and works of art , was' given by Mrs. Past of her trip to Europe. During the social half hour excellent refreshments were served by Miss Gladys Holland , assisted by Miss Elizabeth Simp son. Club adjourned to meet witli Mrs. J. C. Yutscy , May 13th. After the regular session of the Highlander lodge on Tuesday evening , a fine social time was indulged i n by the members. Dancing was the order , also an elegant lunch which had been prepared by the refreshment com mittee. The members of this fast growing order are always sure of a good time when they attend lodge. Arbor Day. Wednesday was Arbor Day , but it was not as generally observed in this city as it has been in the past , especially in our public schools , where heretofore elabor ate programs had always been prepared and a number of trees planted. Several of our private citizens , however , did their duty. The Shakespeare Club , with the assistance of Mayor Barrett and Officer Marts , planted a tree at the city park , with appropriate 'ceremonies. The eleven young ladies em ployed by the telephone company , headed by Col. Satterwhite , armed with a fine tree , marched to the park , and with much ado , planted the tree which will grow and in a few years furnish shade for these young ladies and their little ones when they repair to our beautiful park for a few hours of quiet and rest. The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. church planted a row of trees around their church building which will soon add greatly to its appearance. A number of citizens also plant ed trees and shrubbery at the park , but were unable to learn these loyal citizens names , but whoever they are they did their duty , and it is hoped many more will follow their example. Dr. Wolfe and wife visited with relatives in Humboldt the first of the week. MARRIED UKOCIC-U'ATSOX Tuesday at 2 p. m. at the manse of the first Methodist church , Leonard L. Brock and Elsie L. Watson both of Ham- iin , Kansas. CYUTISS-MCL'OOL. Wednesday at high noon at Salem , ZnlaM. McCool , daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Mc Cool and sister of Mrs. Rob ert Rule and Mr. II. Glen Cnr- tiss. Reverend C. A. Martin of. ficiating. Large number of friends gath ered in this spacious home to witness the marriage. Miss McCool had grown to woman- liood among these friends. Mr. Curtiss the groom is a son of Reverend Hiram Curtiss , a former pastor and is junior member of a wholesale house doing business in St. Joseph , Missouri. After the wedding a collation was served. The wed ding offerings were of the ac customed number and signili- cadce. The young couple were escorted as far as Dawson on the west bound train of the 13. nnd M. They gave printed information - formation to the happiness of these young travelers. There could hardly be a more beauti ful wedding and the numerous friends not present extend con gratulations and best wishes for a happy life voyage. Tom Fitton Dead. The sad news was received in this city Tuesday evening that Thomas II. Fitton had died that morning at Ins home in Florence , Colorado , lie had been sick for more than two months with stomach and liver trouble and while his friends here knew that he was in a critical condition , when the news of his death was received it was indeed a shock , as he had scores of friends here who had known him intimately ior years , In the early days of Palls City , Tom. as he was familiarly known to all , was one of the leading citizens and could al ways be depended upon for as sistance in anything ior the bet. terment of our town. He went from here to P eatrice where he remained for a of number years but finally came back to the old scenes of his younger days. A few years ago he moved to Plor ence , Colorado , where he has since resided. The remains were brought back to Beatrice where funeral services were held yesterday af ternoon under the auspices of the Odd Fellows to which order he had been a life long and faith ful member in good standing ol the local order of Odd Fellows , who had charge of the last sad rites of their departed brother. Deceased leaves a widow and one son who will mourn the loss of a good husband and father , who in their sorrow have the sympathy of hosts of friends in their sorrow. Notice. Any information'from anyone , concerning the whereabouts ol any legal papers of our father , John Pallstead , deceased , will be greatly appreciated. G. II. FALLSTHAD- J. W. FAI.LSTJ5AD. The drainage board is still in session dividing their time be tween here and Salem. The ob ject now is to complete if possi ble , their classification by the 1st of May. The interesting feature of this meeting was their session with the railroad and county. Mrs. Ljdia Sperrv is seriously 11 at her hpjiiejn thisi city. V. G. Lyford was a business visitor in Lincoln , Wednesday. Asa Crook has been on the sick ist for several days the past week. Milt Bohrer returned Tuesday 'roin a business trip to Broken Jow. Mrs. Sam Bayne returned Tues- lay from a visit with relatives in Salem. Only a short time now until the 'sweet girl graduate" will be the \11 absorbing topic. Friends in this city received the lews this week that Harry Iluber lad been quite badly injured while > laying ball in Kansas City re cently. There will be communion ser vice at the First Methodist church next Sunday night. Rev. George I. Wright , D. D. , will be present and administer the sacra- ncnt. Quarterly conference Monday morning at 9 a. m. * ' Ralph Love was down from Palls City Sunday. Ralph is now managing a picture show in Falls ity. " Hiawatha World. No , Ralph is not managing the picture show , he is manipulating the machine. Mr. Primley is mana ger. The Tribune is in receipt of an Easter greeting from Herman Koehlcr , who reccntl } ' moved to Swift's Postofficc , Alabama. Mr. Tvoehler and fnmity like their new liome fine and think they have landed in the garden spot of the universe. If you arc looking for good roadsters or trotting bred stallions Ed. Dorland of Ilumboldt , has them. On another page of this paper you will see the breeding of Arena 16105 , one of the great est race producers in the State to- ; lay. He is a fine individual weighing 1100 pounds and you will do well to look him over be fore breeding. The musical prodigy , Blind Boone gave an entertainment in the chapel of Drake University last night. The chapel was crowded and the efforts ol the blind boy were highly appreci ated by all present as was shown by the hearty applause and frequent calls for repeti tions. The young lady who has also been here with Boone be fore sang several pleasing songs. When Boone invited any pianist in the audience to come forward and play for him to im itate , Mr. Frank White , a Uni versity Place musician totally blind was led lorward and played a number of difficult airs giving the stool to Blind Boone , who faithfully produced every note and sound , proving that he is certainly a wonder. His imi tations ol various musical in struments were much enjoyed. Gehling April 30th. John NuTlTaiilte III. We arc sorry to note that John Nulk , formerly of this city but now a resident ofMuskogce.Okla. , is quite ill. He and his wife are now in Texas , where John is under the care of a noted special ist. At last accounts he was some better and his many friends here sincerely hope for his speedy and full recovery. Marriage License Porter Randolph. Falls City . 26 Daisy Harkins , Palls City . . 25 Earl Dicks , Rule 23 Pearl Durffey , Rule . . . . 22 T. GuilliamsWhite Cloud.Ks. 22 Rosa Simmons , Reserve , Ks. . 19 Leonard L. Brock , Hamlin , Ks. 21 Elsie L. Watson , Hamlin , Ks. 19 II. Glenn Curtiss , St , Joe , Mo. 27 Zula McCool , Saletn . . . . 22