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THE FALLS CITY TRIBUNE.
Vol. V FALLS CITY , NEBRASKA , FRIDAY , JUNE 26 , 1908. Number 23
A Narrow Escape.
In a letter received by Fred Sc-
bold of this city from Norman
Musselman , who was in attend
ance as a delegate to the big con
vention at Chicago , he has this
to say in regard to Judge Wil-
hite's narrow escape from the second
end place nomination :
"I may spring Wilhite's name
at the psychological moment , but
don't know how he will take with
the Alaska delegation. He is
strong in portions of Illinois but
Cannon told me that John swears
too much to preside over the Setr
ate , and Joe hates swearing. "
Form a Partnership.
O. P. Heck and Ferd Harlow
this week made a deal whereby
they purchased a half interest in
the old canning factor } ' building ,
and will begin at once to remodel
and make extensive improvements
on the same. These gentlemen
are going into the fruit business
and expect to buy all the surplus
fruit in this vicinity , making this
building the receiving point.
They are bound to make a success
in this as they have in all their
other undertakings and our fruit
growers will be more than pleased
to learn they will have a market
so near home.
Had No Terrors for Him.
Gus Duerreldt , sr. . came to this
city Saturday , and in making the
trip was compelled to drive
through water so high that it ran
into the buggy-box. This act.
would require a great deal of
nerve for a young man , but when
you consider that Mr. Duerfeldt
is S3 years old and made the trip
alone , one cannot help but admire
his pluck.
In speaking of his trip Mr.
Duerfeldt expressed no fear what
ever. While he has attained this
ripe old age , he is as spry as a
man of 60 , and seems good for
many years to come.
Epwortli League Convention.
The Epworthians of the Ne-
bras'ka City District assembled at
the Methodist Episcopal church
on Wednesday afternoon of last
week. The enrollment of visit
ing delegates and pastors number
ed thirty-four. These were en
tertained at the homes of the
League members during the night
and for breakfast. The local
League served supper and dinner
in the dining room of the church ,
giving the visitors a chance to
become acquainted with each
other.
Wednesday evening Dr. Badley ,
our missionary recently returned
from India , gave a lecture on his
work there. The doctor was in
Hindoo costume. At the close of
of his address the audience was
taken into the lecture room , where
there had been arranged a num
ber of specimens of the work of
the natives , and many pictures of
their gods and manner of wor
ship. These remained on exhibi
tion during the rest of the con
vention.
Thursday morning a six o'clock
prayer meeting was held which
was well attended in spite of the
weather. During the day many
interesting and helpful papers and
discussions were heard. Just be
fore supper the officers for the
ensuing year were elected : Presi
dent , E. II. Westcott , Platts-
raouth ; first vice president. Maud
Maddox , Falls Pity third vice
president , Miss Tenney , Platts-
mouth ; fourth vice president ,
Miss Wickersham , Weeping Wa
ter ; secretary , Mr. H. II. Way ,
Tecumseh : treasurer , Mr. Binder ,
i Table Rock ; cor. secretary , Miss
Shorter , Table Rock.
The convention closed Thurs
day evening with a platform meet
ing , a Study of the Holy Ghost ,
led by three of our pastors.
Two More.
Well ) we've two more to our
credit. Our boys won both games
played here Monday and Tuesday
with Highland , Kansas. The
first game was rather tame , the
visitors being too easy to make it
interesting. Falls City scored
one in the second inning , two in
the third and five in the fifth ,
Highland one in the fifth and one
in the eighth. It was a shut out
game but the visitors managed to
get two scores.
The second game , however was
different. It was intensely inter
esting from start to finish. High
land had strengthened their team
materially and prepared them
selves , as thcv thought , to carry
off the honors , but they have an
other think coming. While our
boys were compelled to fill in with
comparatively new material all
got1 into the game and played
ball. Prior was in the box for
Falls Citv and did good work-
While he allowed three men to
walk , he redeemed himself by
getting down to business at - the
critical time.
The phenomenal catch by Mey
ers in the ninth , when two men
were on bases , saved the game for
us , as the hit would surely have
been a home run. A fast double
play was a feature in the eighth ,
in which Heck. Foehlihger and
Heacock were the p r i n c i pa 1 ff
George Segrist of Humboldt acted
as umpire and his work was so
satisfactory that not a 'kick ' was
registered.
In fact all the boys were at their
best , and proves conclusively that
we have a ball team to be proud
of and are , which deserves the
patronage of all our people. Fol
lowing is the score :
First Kiuno :
CITY
Totnls . 2 < J 8 0 1 27 II 1
HKIUHNI ) .
AH H HI SH I'O' A E
Jllilil , fs . 4 U 1 0 1 3 1
Mcllride.c . 0
Armstrong , Ib . 300 0 (
A. ( Ultnore , rf . 0
Wyntt.cf . 0
W. Gilmore 2b. . . . 0
Noyes , Sb . 300 0
MlBSw.U . 0
Floyd , p . 0
TotnlH . 32 2 4 0 21 10 f >
HyinuIoKB :
Fulls City . 0 1 2 0 n 0 0 0 x-8
JliKlilnnd . 000001001-2
Stolen bases Wyatt , 1'oteot , Heck. Two baf-e
hits Sears. Homo runs Foeliiini ? r. llano ou
biilU Schmelzel 1 , Struck ont Hluhlnnd H ,
Fulls City 12. PnbM > d bulls McHriOe J , Hea
cock 2. Time , 1:50. Umpire , Milo Hoppo.
Second game :
KILLS CITY.
AH it in sit ro A n
.Meyer * , cf . 4 0 0 0 1 U 0
Sears , If . 0
Foelilitmer , SB . 0
Potwt.c . 0
Heck , 2b . 1 (
Heucock , Ib . 2 12 1 1
Cornell , Jb . 11 0 2 0 2 J 1
Itouvis , rf . 200 1 0 U 0
1'rior , p . : i 0 0 0 0 4 0
Total . 20 4 5 T 27 20 3
Jnd.l , ss . 0 020
Mcllride.c . 0
Armstrong , Ib . 4 U 1 0 10 0 0
Wjntt , cf . I 0 0 0 1 0 0
Noyes. Sb . 0 a 5 1
\V. ( iliinori ) , 2I > . 0
Flojd , rf . I 1 1 0 000
MUhw.lf . 0
Whitney , p . 0
Total . 32 2 B 0 21 13 2
FulU City 01000030 0 4
HiKliland 02000000 0-2
Htolen baseb Poteet. Two bate lilts-Hock 1 ,
Cornell 1. Uoublo plnjb Kalis City 1. Itaf.cn
on bulls-Prior 3 , Wtiituey 1. Hit Uy pitched
lull- Prior 4. Struck out Whitney 4 , Priori.
PiiRMxl ImlU-Mcllrida 2. Time ISO. Umpire.
deo. txwist.
Just a glance at V. G. Loford's
page in this issue will convince
you that he is giving the best
bargains ever offered any place.
Ex-Presieent Cleveland Dead.
Grovcr Cleveland , ex-presi
dent of the United States died
suddenly of heart failure at his
home in Princton , N. V. Wed
nesday morning.
In the death of Mr. Cleveland
the country loses one. of its
truly great men. There was
nothing spectacular in his
careerneither could he be term
ed a brilliant mind. He was ,
however , a man of superior
judgment , faithful to his sense
of duty and his ideas of right ,
and supremely courageous.
Subjected to intense abuse by
those of his own party who
sought to supplant him he nevertheless
the-less maintained a quiet and
dignified demeanor that at once
disarmed his blatant opponents ,
and increased his following
among the saner element of his
part } ' . His management of the
Venezuelan question and his
settlement of the Chicago strike
dispite the lawless position of
the late Gov. Altgeld of Illinois
have marked his administration
distinctive if not really great.
As a constructive statesman
Mr. Cleveland had but little op
portunity to show his abilities
for the reason that congress
was in the hands of the opposi
tion.
tion.Mr.
Mr. Cleveland's death has
caused universal sorrow among
the mass of the American people
ple without regard to part } '
affiliations.
Accept Proposition.
At a special meeting of the
city council Wednesday evening
it was decided to accept the
proposition made by W. E. Dor-
rington of $ l,7f > 0 for five acres
of ground and right of way for
the location of the city water
works. The surveyors began
work yesterday and the ex
change will be made as soon as
the deed can be made out which
will require only a few days.
This settles the question as
to the location of the water
works which is a great relief to
all concerned , as it has been
the source of a great deal of
worry and discussion on the
part of our mayor and council.
Some may think the price
paid was too high , but Dorring !
ton had the water and the city
had to have it , and we teel sure
when time is taken to consider
all the questions involved , that
all will feel it was the best and
surest way out of the difficulty.
Take into consideration the ex
pense of sinking other test
wells and the uncertainties of
the water supply , together
with the price asked for other
land , how much cheaper could
it be obtainedV Not any , and
we feel sure the council has
taken the only wise plan. The
question now to be settled is
the location of the stand pipe.
Some place on the north side of
town seems to be the universal
opinion as the proper place , in
order to gain the circulation
that all patrons may have the
same grade of water. As soon
as this question is settledwhich
is hoped will be soon , plans and
specifications will be made and
bids advertised for and work
commenced as soon thereafter
as possible.
The council has accomplished
a great deal of preliminary
work and things are shaping
themselves so that in a short
time we can point with pride to
our water and light plants.
Mrs. Lettie Bellman arrived in
the city Tuesday morning after
a stay of several months in Okla
homa City and Kansas City. She
will remain some time at the
home of her mother , Mrs. Mattie
Stoughton.
Weddinp Bells.
Some few weeks ago Dr. Win.
R. Boose of our city informed his
friends and patrons that he would
take a trip to the Minnesota
Lakes in the near future , but
failed to make known the more
interesting factor of his trip , vix :
that he would take with him one
of our most estimable young la
dies as a bride-
On Wednesday forenoon last ,
the Rev. Cooper Bailey , Ph. D. ,
was driven out to the beautiful
country home of Mrs. Adaline
Wilsoiii west of the city , where
preparations for a quiet wedding
had been made. Onlr the imme
diate families of the contracting
parties were present to witness
the solemn and beautiful ring ce-
reniony as pe r f o r m ed by Dr.
Bailey.
Dr. Boose has grown up in our
midst and is most well and favor
ably known by the people of the
county. He is a graduate of the
University of Nebraska and of
Rush Medical College of Chicago ,
and has been engaged in the prac
tice of his profession in Falls City
since his graduation with the ex
ception of one year , which was
spent in practical work in a hos
pital in Chicago. The doctor en
joys an extensive practice and is
fast forging to the front rank of
the men of his profession in the
state. He is a member of the
American Medical Association ,
and also of the state and county
associations , in the latter of which
he is vice president.
Mrs. Win. R. Boose is also a
Nebraskan , having been reared in
Richardson county. She grad
uated from the Falls City High
school and later from the Univer
sity of Nebraska , since which
time she has been an active worker
in the various social and educational -
tional organizations of our city ,
and is held in high esteem for her
womanly virtuosi her' pleasant
manners , and high character.
Immediately following the wed
ding ceremony the bridal party
led the way to the dining room ,
where a bounteous repast was
spread to which all present did
ample justice , and then at high
noon , the happy couple were taken
by carriage to Verdon , whence
they departed for a few weeks'
visit to Minnesota. They will be
joined at Plattsmouth by Dr. and
Mrs. J. M. Green. The doctors
will attend clinics at the large
hospital at Rochester , where they
will witness some of the work of
those most skilful surgeons the
noted Mayo brothers. Some time
will be spent in Minneapolis and
the adjacent summer resorts. The
Tribune joins their host of friends
in congratulations and best wishes
for the future.
Bound Over.
Perkins and Frenchy , the two
colored boys arrested last week
on the charge ot theft , were giv
en their preliminary hearing
Friday and were bound over to
the district court. Being unable
to give bonds they were taken
back to jail , where they can get
three squares a day without
worrying about where it comes
from.
State Horticultural Society.
II. C. Smith has received word
that the State Historical society
will hold a two days' session in
this city July 21 and 22. There
will be an excellent program each
day , and among other interesting
subjects will be papers by promi
nent fruit growers throughout
the state , with discussions as to i
the best methods of raising and
caring for fruit in this climate.
This gathering will be of much
interest and should draw large
crowds. The meetings will be
held in the court house ,
Society.
The G. A R. and W. R. C.
gave a reception Tuesday evening
at their hall in honor of their old
friends , Mr.and Mrs.John Hutch-
ings of Council Bluffs. An ele
gant ( > o'clock dinner was served
after which the eycning was
spent in camp fire style , all en
joying this renewal of old tics-
The ladies of the Episcopal
church will serye a ISc tea at the
home of MrsJ. . W. Powell next
Wednesday evening , July 1st. An
exceptional menu has been pro *
vitled for and a coidial invitation
is extended to all.
Mrs. W. R. Holt entertained
the K. K. club at her beautiful
suburban home Wednesda '
} eve
ning. All of the members were
present and a most delightful
time spent. Elegant refreshments
were served. Mrs. Thompson of
Kansas City , was a guest at this
meeting.
Monday evening was the scene
of a merry gathering at the home
of G. W. Holland the occasion
being a family picnic on the
beautiful lawn , in honor of Mrs.
Geo. Beavers and Miss Norma
Heater. A splendid supper was
one of the main features , which
was spread on the grass and en
joyed in true picnic style.
Mrs. Frank Schaible and Mrs.
Will Uhligentertained the mem
bers of the young Married Ladies
kensington club and their'hus
bands last evening at the home of
the former. On this occasion
they broke away from the gen
eral rule of the club'and in order
to accomodate the gentlemciij
held an evening session instead
of in the afternoon , serving an
elaborate 7 o'clock dinner. All
report a splendid time.
Will uo to Humboldt.
O.ur ball boys will go to Hum-
boldt on the Fourth for two games
with' Highland , Ivans. , the team
they defeated this week , and who
are after revenge. This means
that all Falls City will follow the
ball boys on that day and help
them out. We may be mistaken ,
but its now two to one on our
boys.
Car Burned.
As a freight train was approach
ing this city from the east Tues
day night ) the train crew noticed
a box car on fire in the yards at
the B. & M. They at once de
tached their engine and hastened
to the rescue , but to no avail , as
the fire had gained such headway
as to render assistance impossible ,
and the entire contents were con
sumed.
The car was billed to Table
Rock and was loaded with gro
ceries , and a fine new automobile.
There were also a large quantity
of fireworks , and spectators say
that for a time they witnessed a
very pretty sight. The origin of
the fire is unknown.
Funeral of Levi Nedrow.
The funeral of Uncle Levi Ned-
row was held Saturday afternoon
from the Brethren church , con
ducted by Rev. Teeter and was
attended by a large crowd , the
church being filled to its capacity.
Interment was in Silver Creek
ceincter3 * , where he was laid to
rest beside loved ones who had
gone before.
The pall bcarersi all life long
friends , were Anderson Miller ,
Jas. McDowell , A. L. Southard ,
Francis Shaffer , Chris Ilershey
i and Samvel Kiminel. An inter
esting fact about these particular
pall bearers is their ages , which
combined amount to 431 years ,
Messrs. Miller and McDowell be-
.ing 82 and SI years , while Mr
' Southard is 77 years.
Hon. A. E. Staldcr Dead.
Coroner Reneker received
yesterday morning to go
to Humboldt and view the re-
nains of Hon. A. E. Stalder ,
who had sought death by his
own hand.
Up lo the time of going to
> ress these few facts have been
earned. Mr. Stalder had gone
o the field in the morning with
he boys , and shortly after came
0 the house , ostensibly for a ,
Irink , then went out to the
Kirn , where he was found by
nembers of the family just as1
le had swallowed the contents
of a bottle of carbolic acid ,
lying in about half an hour.
Deceased has been much de
pressed of late owing to il )
lealth , and to this alone is
issigned the cause of the awful
ict.
Injured His Hand.
W. F. Primlcy , manager of the
vyric , cut his hand quite badly
Monday afternoon. While work-
ng with his engine at the thca-
er , he in some manner caught
lis hand in the machinery , cut-
: ing it in a manner as to require
seycral stitches to close the wound
t will not interfere with his busi-
less , however , and he will stilJ
continue to give pleasing perfonu-
inces each evening.
Falls City Boy Honored.
Erret Oliver , son of County
Supt. olivt- ° f U11S city > 'las '
jeen appointed by ScMiator Nor * , ,
is Brown to West Poinl , in.
ilace of the Omaha appointee
vho resigned. Young Oliver
Kissed the examination for this
ippointment some time agobut
vas compelled to await a
vacancy. Tt i.s an honor which
alls to few , and his many
riemls here are proud of him
1 ml extend congnitnK'itions. '
Geo. Falstead made a business
rip to Omaha Wednesday.
John Hutchings left Wednes-
lay for a business trip to Muskogee -
gee , Okla.
Tom Glincs spent a portion of
the week in Creston , Iowa look
ing after business.
Mrs.Levi Nedrow returned this
week with her children to Norton
county , Kansas with whom she %
will make her home.
Postmaster Crook went to Lin
coln Tuesday to attend the Post
masters convention in session
there this week.
Miss Norma Heater of Sterl
ing , Kansas is visiting in tnis
city with Geo. Shock and family
and other relatives.
Basil E. Boyle left Monday to
again resume his duties on the
road , after a few days visit with
liis mother , Mrs. J. C. Yutzy.
Misses Norma Heater and
Stella Shock left this morning for
Pawnee City to visit for > a time
with A. R. Stetler and family.
Miss Bessie Bohrcr was hostess
to the Presbyterian kensingtoa
Friday evening , providing a very
pleasant session for all present-
Dr.Yutzy brought to this office
Wednesday a new variety of cur
rants that is certainly the finest
specimen we ever saw. It is
something new and is a vining
bush , the fruit being large and
lucious.
Mrs. Betty Clark and Miss
Tennie McFarland , who has been
visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Jesse
Crook and other relatives in this
city for the past two months , left
Wednesday for their home in
Ladonia , Texas.