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R30' ' * , * ff u. THE FALLS CITY TRIBUNE. Vol. V FALLS CITY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY , JUNE 5 , 1908. Number 20 Do You Love Your Do ? If you do you had better see to that dog tax. The mad dog scare is on and the dog killer is abroad in the land. While we could very easily spare a few of the woithless curs about town , still there are a few worth the tax levied upon them. Price of Corn. The crowd of speculators that has cornered the corn market , are making' the shorts pay dear for it. The highest price of corn in years in Chicago was this week when it reached 80 cents. It is a "gentleman's" gambling game , and it is the only kind of gambling which is permitted without police regulations. The whole police ' 6rce is looking for a crap game , while the big bugs gamble with crops of the earth yetunharvested. Will Have a Fine Trip. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gist left Wednesday for an extended east ern trip. They will yisit first at * Washington , ! ) . C. then all points of interest in New York including a steamer trip of several days. After about three weeks travel they will laud in Boston , where Mrs , Gist goes as a delegate to the National Federation of Wom en's clubsj the honor haying fallen to her of being one of only six delegates sent from Nebraska. It will be a delightful trip and no doubt greatly enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Gist. Decoration Day. Saturday , Decoration day , was duly observed in this city. Owing to the uncertainty of the weather the program was rendered at the courthouse instead t > f the ceme tery , and at the appointed hour the court room crowded to its ca pacity by the loyal ones who had gathered to pay tribute to the dead. The program was most interesting and consisted of selec tions by the double q u a r t e t c , prayer by Rev. Mastin , the Lin coln Gettysburg speech by Rev. Dunkleberger and a vocal solo by Jessie Paxton. The feature of the program was the address by Rev. Neide , which was eloquently delivered and well received. After the benediction by Rev. Schuman a number of the G. A. R.'s and W. R. C.'s went to the cemetery and placed flowers on the grayes of their departed comrades. Funeral of Jake Majerus. After a week of diligent search ing and waiting , the suspense of the distracted parents and other relatives was at an end on Satur day morning when about 9 o'clock the glad news came that the body of Jake Majerus had been found. Since the sad accident on Sunday , May 24th , a constant watch had been kept by guards along the river. On Saturday morning John Heikes was rowing down the stream and discovered the body about half a mile from where last seen lodged in a clump oi willows. He immediate ! } ' tele phoned the sheriff and coroner who at once brought the body to the Restorer undertaking estab lishment , where it was preparei for burial. The funeral way conducted from the Catholic church in tire afternoon , the building being filled with sympathizing friends The pallbearers were his intimate schoolboy friends , the members of his class attending in a body Father Bex conducted the service , speaking words of comfort to the sorrowing relatives , and iinpres- sing the uncertainties of life upon his hearers. The remains were interred in the Rule cemetery , many friends accompanying the cortege to as sist in the last sad rites. John U. Beutler Dead. John U. Beutler , .for many years a resident of Speiaer township , lied nt the home of his brother , Snm Beutler , sr. , with whom he md been making his home. The old gentleman hnd been in his isuul health , nod was found sitting n his chair ou the porch n short imc after ho had pone there lo oat after the noonday meal. Deceased - ceased was n native of Switzerland , where he was born in 1S28 , but ias lived iu this section ever since ho fifties. He was unmarried , ) tit has a number of relatives in his county. Funeral services were leld at the Salem Reformed church at 11 o'clock , conducted by Rev. Fulius Volprecht. MrWeaver Not a Candidate for Congress. The News of last week inti mated that Hon. A. J. Weaver vould be a candidate for congress at the fall primaries against Con- ressman Pollard. It says sev eral complimentary things about he brilliancy and ability of Mr. Weaver with which The Tribune : ully agrees , but upon interview- ng Mr. Weaver we learn that he s not a candidate and that there s no foundation for the report , le states that he has neither the time nor the inclination to become a candidate for any public officei : hat he is fully occupied with his private interests and expects to eave within the next ten davsfor Oregon and Washington where ic will spend the coming six weeks in looking after his timber and land investments in these states. He further stated that he would return in time to oartici- pate in the campaign and expect ed to see his friend Congressman Pollard renominated and elect'ed. Mr. Weaver and Mr. Pollard at tended the State University at the same time and served together n the state legislature and enter- ; ain the friendliest feeling for each other. While the Tribune would be glad to see Mr. Weaver in Con gress , because of his a'bility and character and believes he would creditably fill the seat formerly occupied by his' father , Judge Weaver , we believe he shows wise judgment in endorsing Congress man Pollard for second term. Mr. Pollard has made an excellent - lent Congressman and will un doubtedly be chosen to succeed himself , The Tribune is also pleased to note that Mr. Weaver will participate in the coming campaign in behalf of the repub lican ticket , as he is acknowledged to be one of the best orators in the state. Highlanders Initiate. The Royal Highlanders had a busy session at their regular meeting Tuesday eyening. Aside from the regular routine there was election of officers and initia tion , when Mr. and Mrs. Bert Reavis , Mr. and Mrs. Will Uhlig and J. II. Morehead were escorted - ed across the draw bridge into the mysteries of the castle. The officers for the ensuing year are C. N. Allison I. P. Jim Pickett C. C. Mrs. Laura Southard W. E Stanley Stump Secretary Mrs Letha Scott Warder G. L. Windle Manager After the lodge ceremonies ice cream and cake were served am the evening giyen to dancing am' a general good time. The High lander lodge is one of the mos wide awake orders in town , ant they are constantly adding new members. Tom Palmer of Schickley , Neb , is in town visiting relatives and friends. Business Changes Hands. Monday of this week 0. P. rlcck , dealer in Hour , feed , fuel , etc. , disposed of his business , his son , Clarence , becoming owner of same , which he will conduct at the old location. Mr. Ilcck has been identified in this business for a number of years , and has been most success ful , and the same could fall intone no better hands than those of Clarence , who lias been connected with his father long enough to be pcrfectlv familiar with the honest business methods which have been employed in attaining the confi dence and patronage of our people. The many friends of Clarence wish him abundant success in the new duties which he has assumed , The former proprietor however , will still be found at his old place conducting a wholesale business in Hour , feed and fuel and will ; ook after his chick feed intercsts- * A Cat Story. For truth and veracity no one would question Dr , Yutzy , one of our most highly esteemed cicixens who we give as our authority lor this tale of the cat. The family cat fell among a few of the neighborhood dogs one night and after the round was left for dead on the battle field. A cat isn't built that way , liowever , and in a few days she appeared at the home for a square meal and professional treatment. The kind hearted family did all in their power to restore health and strength and in fact were soon rewarded by the restoration of health but the poor feline was crippled beyond all hope of fu ture usefulness or attractiveness , The longer the Doctor's eye rested upon that wreck of the fatuity cat , the more he felt in duty bound to end its career up on the earth and the past week nerved himself for the trying event. By diligent research through his medical works he found that a cat was possessed of nine lives. The dog had killed one which left eight that he was compelled to battle with. Three ounces of chloroform would surely put that cat to dream land where its awakening would be in another world. Confined under a small tub the drug was placed on cot ton and slid under the tub to be inhaled by poor kitty. The Doc tor retired and in his dreams saw all kinds of cats and thought of the kindly act he had done the family pet. He went out early next morning with the thought that he must prepare a last rest ing place but as he passed the tub the cat began crying loudly for light and liberty. The Doctor renewed the former dose and when administered all was soon quiet. At the noon hour the result was simply- sharpen the cats appe tite and he at once prepared a tempting piece of meat spread with a supply of strichninc and at eventide he found the liveliest cat imaginable. A second dose of this kind was administered and upon finding no better results was forced to turn her loose with the hope that some stray dog will finish the job. As the Doc tor turned the corner we heard him remark , "A cat has nine lives forget it not , forget it not. " < MARRIED Word was received by relatives in this city the latter part of the week of the marriage of Harry Foehlinger and Miss Myrtle Isa bel , the happ3' event taking place about a week ago at McCook , Neb. Both young people are wel known to most of our people am haye many friends here who wish them abundant success and hap piness in their married life. ( nights of Columbus Organized. For some time plans have been inder way to organise a Knights of Columbus order in this city ind finally Sunday , May 31 , was the day and date set for launch- ng the lodge in our city. Great > rcparations had been made for ; he visiting knights who num bered near a hundred. TheK. of P. hall was used for organisation and initiation. More than fifty of our citizens being1 in the class which was shown the mysteries of the K's of C. The work was exemplified by the dri'l ' teams : rom Wymorc and Lincoln and was pronounced by all who wit- icssed it as being most beautiful and impressive. The officers are as follows : rand Knight L. P. Wirth Dep Grand Knight R. A. Coupe haplain Rev. II. Bex Recording Sec. Harold Gagnon Financial Sec. Jas. Tangney Warden M. Sullivan Treasurer A. Vogel Trustees John O'Grady , Chss. Buthman , Rob Kanaly. After the initiator' ceremonies the crowd repaired to Wahl's hall where an elaborate banquet was in readiness. The hall was most beautifully decorated , red and yellow being the predominating colors , while cut flowers were used in such profusion as to transform the hall into a perfect flower garden. Afine _ program was rendered consisting of very interesting talks and vocal and instrumental music. Werner's orchcster rendered several selec tions ; and as for the ban quet , so much has been said in praise of the same that we will give'toe menu and you' can readily see it could not be sur passed. MENU. Olives , Radishes. Pickles , Tomato Salad , New Potatoes , Peas , Parker House Rolls , Spring Lamb , Ham , Sirloin of Beef , Brown Gruvy , Strawberries , Brick Ice Cream , Assorted Cakes , Coffee , Cigars. The ladies who had the ban quet in charge are to be congrat ulated upon the splendid repast served which reflects great credit upon their culinary ability. he toasts and responses by the different guests were especi ally pleasing. In fact the- whole affair was a grand success and the Knights of Columbus prom ises to be one of our most flour ishing lodges , in insurance and sociability. The priests present were Fath er Freeman , Wyraore ; Father Feeney , Auburn ; Father Bartenj Tecumseh ; Father Staps , Stein- aur ; Father Laughran , Dawson and Father Bex of this city. Children's Day Program. The following is the Children's day program to be held at the Brethren church on Sunday eve ning , June 7 , at S o'clock. Opening Song Classes fl-o-I : Opening Prayer . . . .Rev. H. R. Teeter Song Classes O-o-I Responsive Scripture Reading. Recitation Carrel Saylor Song Primary Class Recitation Sanborn Cook Recitation Charles Helnemai Piano Solo "Birdie's Waif/ " ' . . .Ruth LIchti Recitation Shirley Whltakcr Recitation Price Blrdeloy Plana Solo "Tho Overland March" Gertrude Mather Recitation RoMa Ransotr Song "Uapuy Children" Class I Exercise. Rose Garden of Girls. Piano Duct , "A Frangesa March" Luclle and Pauline Teeter Recitation Richard Saylor Recitation Ruth Llchtj Mandolin and Piano "Star ot the Sea" . . .Helen and Ruth Helnernan Recitation Ileah Reci Solo , Fay Dewald Piano Solo "AlplneGlow" Marie Llchty Solo Edna Dewald Benediction. Librarian's Annual Report. The library board met at the ibrary Tuesday evening. The ibranan's report for the year eliding1 May 01 was accepted. It cad as follows : Number of books , exclusive of bound nagar.lnc.s and government doc , HoSIl " "erlodlcnls -10 looks added during the year 'M > 'l Gifts Dl looks not accounted for ! i Jooks loaned Adult Juvenile Helton 8I3S GOll General 1 ! ) 7 Jlill. am ! Keliglon. li" 71 Sociology HO 82 Natural Science 107 27fl Vrts 182 108 Literature 302 105 llstory and Travel , . . ' 101 1172 Biography 17-1 178 9041 72:17 : Magazines 2563 72:17 : Total 19141 . ' 19 per cent of all books loaned were ion fiction. Vhtlt cards Issued SIIO Juvenile 190 Total 726. Cash received SHO.f > 7 \Msitors 22,0011. Lois Spencer , Librarian The Shoot. The blue rock shoot today and omorrow will be the event of \ , he season and should be wit- lessed by a large crowd. If you have never attended a jlue rock shoot now is the time ind you will never regret it. Ladies are especially urged to go. Lay aside your cares and give yourself a vacation. Go ind stay all day. The ladies of .he Episcopal church have been engaged to serve hot dinner and uuch and they will have every thing arranged for the comfort of the visitors. Our local shooters inform us thai they are expecting about seventy-live crack shots of the laud here during the two days which insures a fine exhibition. The shoot will take place in Anderson Miller's pasture , the entrance south of A. K , Gantt's esidencf. Society News The L. B. T club meets with Mrs. Mary Metlx this afternoon. The annual picnic of the Junior League was held Thursday in the ? ast grove northeast of the city. The Missionery kcnsingtoii of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs. Clay Davis Friday afternoon. There will be a meeting of the city Federation of Women's clubs on Monday June S at 2:30 : p. m , at Elks club rooms. Mrs. J. W. Powell entertained a few friends at whist Friday evensng , complimentary to her sibter , Mrs. Gco. Dictsch. The Misses Ruth and Bessie Willson entertained Mrs. M aug er's and Prof. Tobie's S u n d a j school classes Monday night in honor ot Sherly W il co x , who leaves Wednesday for Colorado. Shakespeare club held its an nual meeting at Mrs. Ileacock's May 22 , and with regret close < the play of Hamlet. Othello was chosen for our next years study Mrs. I. Reavis and Mrs. Yutxj were re-elected to the offices o president and vice-president res pectively and Mrs. Ilargravc was elected secretary. Mrs. Porr was the victim of a very pleasant surprise on Friday evening , perpetrated by the Wil ling Workers and other member of the Christian church , who called in a body to remind tha good lady that she had reachc < the 72nd mile stone of her life The evening passed very pleasant ly , and at an opportune time Rev Dunkleberger , on behalf of the guests , presented Mrs. Porr will a fine set of China cups and sau cers as a slight token of their es teem. A Good Game. The ball game advertised for :00 : o'clock between Falls City nd PawuceCity Tuesday , owing o the lateness of the train was ot called until after ! o'clock , > ut the crowd that witnessed he game were well repaid for heir patience as there \vas * fast nappy playing throughout the ; aiue. The teams were evenly Hatched , and many good plays ; ere made , each side having a ine double play to their credit " ryor was iu the box for Falls Oity and did line work , holding he visitors down to four hits , ind allowing only three men to valk. Heretofore Prior has jceu playing with what was mown as the kid team.but with * * he record made on Tuesday we juess he will si/.e up pretty veil with most of the amateurs. Packlcy did the twirling stunt or Pawnee and but two hits vere secured , while four men vcre presented bases on balls. Our boys have been a little hy on substitutes but on Tims- lay tried young Ileck , Reaves. ind Poteetand found them good naterial , young Heck scoring one of the runs , and now we eel competent to meet any of our .neighboring teams. Lew Overden of Pawnee City icted as umpire and did very atisfactory work. Following s the score by innings : 7,111s O-O-l-2-O-O-l.O-O 1 City - - - - - - - O.O-O-2-O-O-O-O-O 2 awuee City - - - - - - - John NuIk Dead. The sad news reached this city Thursday morning that Tohn Nulk was dead , the end laving come Wednesday eve- ling" at a point iu Texas , where had been for the past few vecks in the vain hope of re gaining his health. Mr. Nulk lived in this city a lumber of years , and had many riends here. He was married ibout live or six years ago to one of Falls City's fairest young' adies , Miss .Jessie Morton , and to her the sympathy of this en- .ire community is extended in ler sad bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. Xulk went to Muskogee , Okla. , about three years ago , where he embarked n the real estate business and was meeting with fine success , when ill health overtook him , and iu spite of all that could be done was forced to bow to the inevitable. Up to the time of going to press we have been unable to Ljain any Information asto the funeral arrangements. Deceased was an honored mem ber of the local K. of P. and Royal Highlander lodges. City Council. The city council met in regular session on Monday evening with all members present. Much of the time was given to the sidewalk question , and the city clerk was ordered to notify property owners on the north side of 5th street , begin ning on Fulton street and con tinuing east on f > th street to city limits , to build Avalks as required by ordinance. The bids for building founda tions for light and water plant , but owing to a slight misunder standing this business was car ried over until the next meeting. The resignation of B. I. Rears as water commissioner was ac cepted and the appointment of N. T. VanWinkle as his successor ser was approved. The council adjourned to meet again to-night , Friday , when the bids will be let and claims allowed , and much other im portant business transacted.
