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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
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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-
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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. "
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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
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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.
