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/ ‘I - The Falls City Tribune. - - Vol. V FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER IS, 1908. Number 48 SOCIETY NOTES AS. 'TWAS TOLD TO OUR SO CIETY EDITOR / - Vi rious Kinds of Entertainment by Individuals, Lodges. Clubs, Churches. Etc. Cards are out announcing the wedding of Miss Augusta Horn •and Martin Centner,to take place at the bride’s home on Christmas day. Mrs. A1 Restorer was hostess 1:o the Degree of Honor kensing ton Friday afternoon. A goodly number of ladies were present and all report a good time. A n’ce lunch was served. The members of the W. R. C. Kensington were pleasantly enter tained on Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jas. Powell and the usual pleasant time is report ed. Mrs. Powell was assisted bv Mrs- Robert Rule, Mrs. James McDowell and Mrs.Grant Windle. The Friends in Council met with Mrs. Simon Davies Friday evening and enjoyed a most pleasant session. Roll call was responded to by current events after which the study of Francis Hopkinson Smith was taken up. A splendid review of his latest book “Peter,” was given by Miss Bowers. During the social ses sion excellent refreshments were served. Mrs. J. W. Powell, Miss May Maddox and Miss Griffith were guests of the club. A miscellaneous shower was Tendered Miss Sallie Schoenheit on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. O. Schoenheit. Only members of St. Martha’s Ouild, with a few very intimate friends were present. It was a pleasant affair even though many silent tears were shed at the thought of the separation so soon to take place. A number of handsome presents constituted the shower which will be con stant reminders to Sallie in her western home of the many friends left behind. The Woman’s Auxiliary of St Thomas church held a very in teresting and instructive meeting on Monday evening with Miss Lois Keeling as hostess- ‘‘Sand wich Islands’’ was the subject with Mrs. John Crook as leader. Miss Hutchings read a very in teresting paper which was follow ed by a general discussion. Nice rejreshments were served dy miss Kelling assisted by Miss Winifred Taylor. The next meeting will be with Miss Oddie Lapp, when the opening lesson on “Japan, ” the subject decided upon for the winter’s study, will be taken up. One of the busiest and most profitable meetings held by the Royal Fighlanders in their his tory in this city, was on Tuesday evening. Initiation was the program and twenty-two candi dates were initiated into the order. They were escorted across the drawbridge by the drill team. It was decided at this meeting that the lodge will meet every week for the present, as there is much work to be done. Deputy Morrissey and wife are adding new members daily and another large class will be initiated at the next meeting. After the w ork on Tuesday evening a splen did lunch was served and the usual good time indulged in. The members of the Friends in Council and KafTee Klatch club were pleasantly entertained Tues day evening by Mrs. John Crook. The affair was a miscellaneous shower for Sallie Schoenheit and many were the little tokens re ceived. The house was deco rated with smilax, and cut flowers. The dining room being especially pretty with its festoons ; of srnilax from the ceiling to the I corners of the dining table from ■ which was served ice cream in I heart shape, and cake- Miss Gilman presidedl at the table. I Miss Sallie carried a huge boquet of bride’s roses, and just as the good-byes were being said, she threw it from the stairway. Miss Kate Ileacock was the lucky one to catch the boquet, and we know what tradition has taught us. About thirty guests were present and report a pleasant time CAUGHT IN MACHINERY Roy Daggett Victim of a Painful Accident at Salem Roy Daggett of Salem, who is employed in the mill at that place, met with a very painful accident on Thursday evening. In connection with his other duties Mr. Daggett looks after the light plant and on the even ing in question, as he was turn ing on the lights, in some man ner caught his foot in the water wheel. The foot was crushed and bladly lacerated, but for a time the doctors hoped to avoid amputation. On Saturday,how ever, an operation was found necessary, and on Sunday the foot was amputated. At this time the patient is very weak, but it is sincerely hoped by his many friends that he will soon recover. Chautauqua for 1909 The Board of Managers of the Falls City Chautauqua Associa tiou has decided to open the 1909 Chautauqua ou Saturday after noon, July 24, and to close on Sunday evening, Aug. 1. On Friday last representatives of three bureaus met the mana gers and au exceedingly 6troDg program was made up and talent secured from the three bureaus. This is by far the highest grade program we have yet had. A new department has been added for the special benefit of the ladies and a demonstrator in domestic science has been engaged for six days. Now is the time for all to join hands and give the Chautauqua a lift that will inakeit above the possibility of failure. R. R. Teeter, Sec’y. Accept Our Thanks For the article “Emmanuel, God With us,’’ written by Rev. R. Cooper Bailey; the article, “Evolution of the Club Woman” written by Mrs. T. J. Gist; and the article, “Position of the Library in the Community,*’ written by Miss Lois Spencer we wTish to express our sincere thanks. These contributions are of the highest class and are well worth the attention of our readers. Patent Gase Submitted The case of William (iussett against Chas. Hieneman for in fringement of a patent on a wheel barrow was tried in the United States court at Lincoln jast week, [sham Reayis appeared for Mr. Gossett and Gillispie and Falloon are attorneys for Mr. Hieneman. Judge Munger took the case under i dvisement and will hand his de cision down about the first of the year. A Ripe Old Age Gust Duerfeldt passed his 82nd milestone on Dec, 11. The Tribune offers its congratula tions to this good old gentleman on his years and their accom plishments. Good Article Crowded Out We have an excellent article on “Good Roads” which we are unable to make room for in this issue, but promise you that it will appear next week. Adaptability lie is a great man who accepts the lemons that Fate passes out to him and uses them to start a lemonade stand. CUPIDS VICTIMS FALLS CITY LOSES A FAVOR ITE YOUNG LADY Abner S. McKee and Sarah Crook Schoenheit Married Wed nesday Morning A wedding of more than usual interest took place in St. Thomas Episcopal church in this city on Wednesday morning at 10:30 when Abner S- McKee of Paonia, Colo., was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Crook Schoenheit. Kev. (leo. L. Xeide performed the ceremony, using the solemn but beautiful ring service of that church. The bride had planned a very simple and quiet wedding, there being no invitations, but her many friends decreed otherwise, all agreeing that they were not to be thus cheated, and at the appointed time the church was tilled with the many who were desirous of extending congratu lations and best wishes to the one whom they held in such high regard. Promptly at 10:30 Mrs. Xeide sounded Loehngrin’s wedding march, and the rector followed by the groom,supported by Judge Wilhite, proceeded from the ves trv to the chancel, where they were met by the bride leaning on the arm of her mother, who gave her to the man of her choice. After the betrothal the couple CHRISTMAS EVE AS IT WILL BE OBSERVED IN OUR CHURCHES Suitable Programs Have Been Pre pared And The Children Will Be Happy CHRISTIAN The Christmas exercises at the Christian church emphasize the beauty of giving rather than of receiving. Santa Claus and I his pack will be there. The program will almost wholly be I comprised of the younger mem ; bers of the school. A unique feature of the entertainment j will be Santa Claus’ home at the North Pole. Everyone is invited. Exercises will begin I promptly at 7did. PRKSUYTKUI AN At the Presbyterian church there will be quite an elaborate program, the feature of which i will be a cantata, “Santa Claus Junior,’’rendered by about sixty of the Sunday school scholars. Aside from this there will be a Christmas tree and a treat for all. [’RUSH YTKUI AN MISSION At the Presbyterian Mission church the exercises will be on Christmas night. There will be the usual program of music and recitations by the children, and a mammoth tree. There A MERRY CHRISTMAS With a heart full of gratitude for the prosperity which The Tribune enjoys through your efforts, we wish you a Merry Christmas. The good old year is nearing its close and its story nears the last chapter. There are sad chapters for many of you that you will read and re-read through all the coming years. There are many, many happy passages withal, and some that are humorous, for such is the story of life. The material and moral status of our people has im proved within the past twelve months, for the world is constantly growing better and wealthier and greater. Complete harmony is monotonous, as a diet of sweets becomes obnoxious. There must be minor chords in the music, and no life has its full capabilities em ployed until some sorrow has found lodgment in its soul. Be thankful, therefore, for your grief as well as your gladness. Count your blessings, whether their creation is tht^ product of some great gain or some great loss, for in the last analysis God visits nothing upon you that does not result in your final good. The spirit of the Child in the manger still abides with us, and will so abide until the race has run its course. In that spirit, whoever and wherever you may be, for you and yours we wish you a Merry Christmas. took their places before the altar, which had been beautified by many lighted candles and cut llowers and to the sweet low strains of ''Call me Thine Own,’’ the words were pronounced which united these two for life, and kneeling they received the bene diction and silent prayers of those assembled for a life ot peace and happiness. Sallie, as she is known to all, is the only daughter of Mrs.Judge Wilhite. She was born and raised in Falls City and counts her friends by the circle of her acquaintances. She has always been a leader in club and church work, and in these circles, more than any other will she be missed. The groom is a resident of Paonia, Colo-, where he is a civil engineer of great ability. He is also a horticulturist of wide repute. He is a stranger to most of us, but during his short stay in our city has proven himself worthy of the prize he won. immediately after the ceremony a family dinner was served at the bride’s home, after which the happy couple left for a short stay in Omaha, where Mr. Me Kee will attend a meeting of the Horticultural society, after which they will return to this city for a short visit before going to their western home. will be a good treat for all and a liberal distribution of gifts. ST. THOMAS Christmas will be observed at St. Thomas church in the usual manner with the midnight ser vice on Christmas eve, begin ning at 11 :M0 o’clock. This is an ancient custom in the Epis copal church. The immediate succession of the Apostles in Europe and the Isle of Britain always began the feast of Christmas with the midnight celebration of the Holy Eucha rist. In England the Anglican, or as it is called, the Episcopal church, has held this special service since the Second cen tury. The choir have prepared a tine musical program, begin ning with the Processional from the ancient hymn, “Adeste Fideles.” This will be followed by the entire Communion ser vice in E Mat, by Holly. The Gloria in Excelsis will be sung to the ancient setting in F. Phillip-Brooks’ beautiful carol, “O, Little Town of Bethlehem,’’ will be sung for the Introit. The, “Lord now Lettest Thy Servant Depart in Peace," will be from the (iregorian tone. The Recessional will be, “It came upon the Midnight Clear.” ' A brief sermon will be deliv ered by the rector. He asks lor a liberal offering for the rectory debt. The people of Walls City are cordially invited to this uplift ing service, a proper way to be gin Christmas pleasure, and catch the real meaning of the Christmas spirit. On Christmas night there will be a party given at the Elk hall for the children of the parish, when a liberal treat and general good time will be furnished. All menfliers of tile parish are invited and requested to be present and help entertain 11n children. BAPTIST. At the Baptist church, aside from the regular devotional ex ercises, there will be a splendid program of music and recita tions rendered by members of the Sunday school,followed by a liberal treat and the distribu tion of gifts from the Christmas t ree. MKTIIomsT At the Methodist church there will be a splendid program by the children and the usual treat. The church will be dressed in holiday attire and everything possible will be done for the pleasure of the little ones. DISTRICT COURT A Short Session Held In This City Wednesday District court convened in this city Wednesday morning. Judge Raper presided and disposed of but a few cases. Mary Ellen Prine was granted a divorce from Wm. II. Prlnc. Laura B. Reed was granted a divorce from David W. Reed. Sale was confirmed in the Heaston estate. A motion to dismiss the appeal of the John Gilligan Company from the McCray and Stabler claims were argued and the court took it under advisement. Court adjourned at noon to meet again on December 2H. Elect Officers The Royal Neighbors of Amer ica elected the following officers December 11. Past Oracle, Mrs. Katherine Reiger; Oracle, Mrs. Josie Hous ton; Vice Oracle, Dora Beachy; Chancellor. Mrs. Elizabeth Leis ter; Recorder, Mrs.Carrie Paxton; Receiver, Mrs. Clatie Jenkins; Marshal, Gladys McDonald; Asst. Marshal, Josie Gilroy: Inner Sen tinel, Mrs, Ida McIIvain: Outer Sentinel, Mrs. Louise Bockstein; Manager, Nellie Downs; Physician Dr. Lawrence. A Good Change Our time honored friend VV. C. Norton, who has been in the em ploy of the Western Newspaper I’nion at Lincoln for several years past has purchased the Humboldt .Standard. W. C. is one of the best all around printers in the state and will till a long felt want in that town by giving them a twentieth century paper. W e shall watch the Standard grow with much pleasure and wish our friend abundant success. Very Creditable The holiday edition of the Falls City News made its appearance last week and was certainly a very neat and creditable effort. The paper contained sixteen pages en cased in a very pretty colored cover. The issue was well tilled with timely readiug matter and handsome ads for Falls City’s en terprising merchants. Davis & Davis are to be congratulated upon the splendid showing made. THE SITUATION WATER AND LIGHT PLANT NOT YET ACCEPTED t The City Council Insist Upon a Thirty Days Test by a Com petent Engineer The city council, as well as our pcoople, are still on the anxious seat regarding our new water and light plant, and considering the danger under present condi tions the anxiety is well founded The council insists upon a thirty days test of the light plant by a competent electrician which is proper. The contractor wants to name this man, but his terms are such that, according to a city or dinance, the council cannot accept him. The man selected by the council to make the test is ob jected to by the contractor. The four new wells will be completed in a few days, the leak in the standpipe has been re paired, and while there seems to be a little trouble at present, our faith in the council is such that whatever the iinal outcome may be it will be for the best interests of our people. ELECT OFFICERS C. A. R.'s Have a Most Interesting Meeting Saturday Afternoon Veteran Post No. 84 Grand Army of the Republic met at their hall Inst Saturday afternoon and elected the following officers for the ensuing year. John L. Cleaver, commander; John Gapen, senior vice com mander; Wm. Cade, junior vice commander; Edwin P. Glines, adjutant; J. R. Messier, quarter master; W.A. Whitaker, chaplain; J. A. McCormick, officer of the day; Roswell Fisher, officer of the Grand; -J. A. Hill, James Me Dowell and Chas Kreaker, trus tees; John Gapen and J. A. Hill, delegates to the Department Encampment at Lincoln. John L. Cleaver, J. A. Hill and Janies McDowell were appointed a committee to arrange lor ap. propriate observance of the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln on February 12, 1909. Many years ago the Post was presented with a silk Hag by the ladies of Falls City, but Hags like everything else will wear out in time, and as the old Hag has become ragged and torn, the Post with the generous assistance of our citizens eubrcnbed the neces eary funds for a new Hag. At this meeting Comrade (iapen unfurled the new and beautiful silken banner, ttiat will heuce forth grace their hall and be ear ried on public occasions by the Post. It is a beauty, of which they are justly proud, and their grateful appreciation is extended to all those who by their generous donations helped in its purchase. Installation of newly elected efficers will take place Saturday afternoon. .January 9, 1909 at two o’clock and all comrades are in vited to be present and assist in the interesting exercises. The old soldiers meet in their own hall on Lane Street. It is all paid for and has c ty water and electric lights It is also provided with a good kitchen and range, and frequent banquets are served under the management of the W. II. C. The old soldiers are very comfortably situated and are certainly enjoying their excellent Post privileges and advantages. W W. Leekins Acquitted The trial of W. YV. Leekins who was charged with forgery was heard in Auburn last week. Many of Richardson county’s citizens were witnesses in the case. The jury returned a verdict Friday uiglit finding Mr. Leekins not guilty.