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Vol. V FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, JANUARY I, 1909. Number 52 A PIONEER GONE — JE SSE CROOK, COUNTYS OLD EST CITIZEN. IS CONE !><ed at His Home in This City Thursday at The Ripe Old Age of Eighty-two Years In White county, state of Ten nessee, on the 12th day of Sep tember, 1826, .lesse Crook was horn. He was married to Miss Eliza Whitaker on the 28th day of February, 1846, of which union there were born the following children: Jno. Crook, who died in 1867, at the age of 21 years and Win, H. Crook and Sarah E. V^ilhite, both of this city. Imagine if you can Richardson county as it was in August, 1854, when Mr. Crook. John A. Singleton, William Roberts and Thos. Hare first drove into it. These gentlemen had crossed the river at Iowa Point and drove through Kansas, coming into the county south of where Salem now is. Aside from the wig wams of the Indians there was not a human habitation in the county. The far fields of prairie gr ass were unscared by the plow and no fence fettered the rolling waste. Congress had in the May previous passed the terri torial act and had opened the land to settlement. Even at that early day these young ad venturers felt the spell of the brooding future and sought their homes amid the primal fields. Mr. Roberts discovered what he termed a good mill site on the Nemaha near Salem and ounded that town. It must have required some imagination to discover a mill site in a land without grain, without people. Bat the tread of coming thous ands could be heard in the sil ence of the prairies and the ears oi the pioneer are acute. Uncle Jesse always liked the uees and he choose a home at .hat he termed “Archer” a few Jes north of Falls City beside the Muddy creek. To this land he removed his family from Mis souri the following spring. Life was not easy in those early days. It must have been very lonely without neighbors; it must have been very hard, ibis home-making, without lum ber, save the trees that skirted the river. Farming without im lements. raising crops without 'diroads to reach the markets, .rising families without schools ;,re things we hear but know not f. For that was “the beginning things.” the day ol hope and aith and little of anything else. That these are the days of ful filment and comfort we owe to those who in an early day en dured hardship and privation such as did the lovable old gen tleman who was but is no more. Everyone knew everyone else and the advent of a stranger, e en at the lartherest end of the county, was a very exciting in cident. Everyone spoke to and visited everyone else, and from such use was bred the habit of Mr. Crook to speak kindly to every man, woman and child that he met whether they en joyed his acquaintance or not. “Archer” was made the coun ty seat through the intluence of Uncle Jesse, and I have no doubt that the eyes of youth saw vis ions of a great future for his little town. But dreams do not always come true, and time saw little houses grow on the sloping hill side to the south that the pion eers spoke of as Falls City. And so, in 1857 Mr. Crook transferred his residence and his loyalty to the coming metropolis, there to [ remain loved by everybody until j the tired old eyes closed on the; scenes ot his struggles and I opened again in the land of re ward. It is regretable that the real history of our county is being buried with such men as Mr. Crook. We should have some one who could perpetuate the story, for it is worth the telling. But we are so busy with the af fairs made possible by such men as he, that we have no time to pause and learn. Just take it for granted that what is is. and that what was—is past. The funeral was held at the family residence on Saturday morning last. A great throng were in attendance to pay their last respects to the memory of tbedeparted. I thought, as they bore him away, that if a city were capable of human emotions that surely Falls City would miss him sorely for it had known him when both were young, and through the years of more than half a century they had kept step side by side. In the arms of the soil he knew in its virgin state, Uncle Jesse is sleeping. Peace to his ashes. WOMAN WAS FATALLY BURNED Mrs. Max Gillison of Salem Loses Her Life in Flames Mrs. Max Gillison was burned so badly while trying to extin guish a fire burning a fence and stalk field on her farm near Salem, that she died Monday morning. Her son, Guy Smith, wjas badly burned about the hands while trying to rescue her. Mrs. Gillison was fifty-six years of age and leaves a husband and several children to mourn her loss. AUBURN BOYS CAPTURED. Two Young Men Get Into Serious Trouble. When Tom Brinegar of Salem was on his way to the Burlington depot Saturday night, he wascon fronted by two young men near Andrew Cameron's home, knocked down and robbed of about $2. When he reached the depot he telephoned Chief of Police Marts who went in search of the men, but did not find them that night. Mr. Brinegar was able to give a good description of the men, so on Sunday Mr. Marts found them at the depot ready to leave town. It was afterward discovered that one of them had on Geo. Shields’ overcoat which he had stolen from the cafe. They proved to bellugh Thomp son and Shelby Hays of Auburn. On Monday morning they were given a preliminary hearing and Hays was turned loose and Thomp son was bound over to the district court. BOLD WORK AT DEPOT Many of Our Merchants Are Short Goods Surely there should be some ar rangements made to light up the yards at the depots. Last week cars were broken into and candy billed to Gehling Bakery and L. C. Mauger was taken and scatter ed all around the yards- Also dry goods belonging to Fred Cleveland were taken during that week. On Monday night of this week parties entered a car and stole every '‘Stetson’’ hat in the lot that were shipped to Sam Wahl and left only a cheaper grade. Mr- Wahl’s loss will be in the neighborhood of $250. It seems that an effort should be made, whereby a stop could be put to this thieving. Appreciates Elks Gifts The Elks made glad the heart of Grandma Koehler on Christ mas morning by sending her a box of groceries, a plush cape and other clothing. She says the Elks must be composed of good men and she will never forget her Christmas gifts from them. Vulgarity is humor to certain mental make ups, even though the law against osbcenity compels them to use their nastiness in ab breviation. You will never see anything in The Tribune, even in abbreviation, that you need fear to read to your little girl. For in this, also, The Tribune is just different, thut's a//. DEATH S VICTIMS WILLIAM *C AD E. HERMAN WEICK [AND MRS. JOHN HUEBNER . Death Claims Three of Richardson County's Prominent Citizens During the Week 3 ._ CADE After an illness of only a few days, William Cade died at his home in this city yesterday morning. For many years Mr. Cade was a prosperous farmer, living near Dawson, hut a few years ago he came to this city to spend the remainder of his days and enjoy a rest which he richly deserved. He was also one of our active G. A. 11. men. Mr. Cade suffered a paraletic l _I CUPID AT WOR.K SEVERAL OF OUR POPULAR YOUNG PEOPLE MARRIED Many of Our Popular Young Peo ple Married During the Holidays FOLTZ-POTIOKT On Christmas night at the Lind.eli hotel, Judge Gagnon united in marriage Miss Anna Poteet and Mr.Louis Foltz both of this city. Miss Poteet is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Poteet and is well known by all our people, while the groom is one of our prosperous farmers. After a short visit with rela tives they will be at home to their friends on a farm near this A grayer fur thr Nnu fm* AcmiGRTY God, the unfailing source of light and mercy, who hast brought us to the beginning of :hls year, and art sparing us to love Chee and to keep Chy commandments, prepare us, we beseech Chee, for the coming days. Cet Chy grace enlighten our darkness and strengthen our weakness, help us to forget the sins and sorrows of the past, cherishing only the wisdom and the humility they may have taught us. Inspire us with new purposes and new hopes. Deepen within our hearts the love of truth and good ness. Renew in us the life of that which alone makes life worth living. Enable us to discern the solemn meaning of these earthly days, and the high and sacred purpose for which they are given. Suffer ns not to be unfaithful to Chee. Chou hast richly blessed us hitherto; still lead us by Chy hand; still admonish and guide us by Chy spirit, and leave us not to ourselves, Cbou Good Sbepberd of the sbeep. Cet not the sorrow and weariness of life rob us of our faith M Chee. Whatever light may shine or shadow fall, keep us in the fel lowship and in the service of IJesus Christ our Cord. Jfmeu! stroke a few days ago and from that time on grew worse. He leaves a wife and five children, Mrs. Eva Crakes, Miss Ethel Cade, and George, Will and Walter Cade. All were present at tin* time of his death except! Walter. At this writing no ar rangements have been made for the funeral. WEICK Herman Weick, a farmer near j Verdon died Tuesday after a long and lingering illness. lie j was a man nearly seventy years j old and who was born in Germ many, and who came to this country many years ago. He leaves a wife and eight grown children to mourn the loss of a husband and father. His child ren are Herman, Carl, William and Otto Weick, Mrs. Louis Frity, Mrs. Bertha Baker, Mrs. C'bristena Raddle and Mrs. Henry Fritz. The funeral was held at the German Lutheran church near Verdon yesterday afternoon. HIEBNKU Mrs. John Huebner died at her home, five miles north of this city Friday afternoon. She had been ill for the past three months suffering from dropsy. Mrs. Huebner was born in Germany fifty-nine years ago. She leaves a hus band and two sons. The fune ral services were held at tne German Lutheran church Sun day afternoon. city which has been prepared by the groom. The Tri bune extends congratu tions to this worthy young couple for a happy and prosper ous future. XKNTNKHilOliN On Christmas night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Horn occurred the wedding of their daughter, Augusta^to Martin Zentner. Promptly at three o'clock as Mr. Abnerheart played the wed ding march, the bridal party entered the parlor and took their places under the huge white bell, where Rev. Lehman pronounced the words which united this worthy young couple for life. The house was beautifully decorated with cut flowers,ferns and palms. Emma Horn and Jesse Bucholz attend ed the bride and groom. About eighty guests enjoyed an elaborate wedding dinner after the ceremony. In the evening a reception was given in their honor at the Horn home. Both Mr. and Mrs. Zentner are well known in this vicinity. They will be at home to their friends on a farm four miles east of Verdon after Jan uary la. We extend congratu lations. PRA N K 1,1 N-CUOl'Cll Hollo Franklin and Miss Katie Crouch were married at the bride’s home in Verdou Wednesday evening. The bride is the daughter of Wm. tVouch and is a most exemplary young lady. The groom is a young farmer living near Barada. We join in extending congratula tions, K 1.1 >KK FOKTNKU (lien Elder of Barada and Viola Fortner of this city were united in marriage at the court house by Judge (lagnon last Monday. BASKET BALL Falls City Wins Two Games Dur ing the Week * >ne of the roughest and at tha same time one of the beat basket ball games ever played in Falls City took place Tuesday evening between the local boys and Crete. The Crete team lias been making a tour of the state and won every game played. They were anxious to keep the state clean and went into the game determined to put Falls City’s crack team out. So determined were they that at times the game looked more like font ball than basket ball. Great dissatisfaction was displayed by the large crowd at the rulings of Crete's ollieial which did seem un fair. But notwithstanding t h e evident unfairness and the rough play our hoys met eveiy effort of the opposition and went them one better. There was never a time when more than two points between the two teams and some of the time the score was tied. The first half ended 15 to 12 in favor of Falls City and at the end the score was 25 to 22 in favor of Falls City. Crete has a splendid team and our hoys are entitled to great credit for beating them. Prof, llurst accompanied by our boys basket ball team went to Auburn Wednesday to play ball with the team of that city. Ar rangements had been made to play in the afternoon, but when our boys reached that place Auburn refused to piny until that evening. It was a good game and our boys won it, the score being 22 to 12. LEG AMPUTATED Milton Carnahan is Badly Injured Near Verdon. While Milton Carnahan was trying to rope a cow at the home of Van Saylor near Verdon, he was in some manner thrown against a tree with force sufficient to break his leg above the knee. Last Sunday the limb was ampu tated. At this writing his con dition is considered to be very serious. Stereopticon Lecture. Rev. R. K. Teeter will give an other illustrated lecture at the Brethren church next Sunday eve ning. The church is too small to accommodate all whoare attracted by these popular lectures on the mission fields of the world, but every effort will be made to make the congregation as comfortable as possible. The subject next Sunday evening will be ‘‘An Eve ning in China.’’ Admission is free, but a free will offering will be made to meet expenses. A Small Blaze The fire department was call ed out Saturday afternoon to the home of Cal Wilson. Fire broke out in the wood shed and was extinguished before the de partment arrived on the scene, and very little damage was done. Suffering From a Felon Miss Lilly Sheehan is suffering from a felon on her finger. It had been very painful for several days and on Monday it was found necessary to operate on the in jured member. Since that time she is much easier. SOCIETY NOTES AS TWAS TOLD TO OUR SO CIETY EDITOR Various Kinds of Entertainment by Individuals, Lodges, Clubs, Churches. Etc. The colored people of this city enjoyed a social dance at Wahl’s hall Monday night Last evening Mrs. I. C. Maust entertained a company of young people at a Whist party. The Shakespcre club and their husbands will be entertained to night at the home of C.F-Reavis. Last evening Reavis Cist enter tained a company of young people at his home on south Stone street. Miss Rdna Carico was hostess to a house party at her home in the country during the week. A number of young ladies from town were present. The children of the Episcopal church were given a Christmas party at the home of C. G. Har grave. They were assisted in entertaining the little folks by the older members of the church. A nice time is reported. Miss Martha nickel and her mother entertained the members of their family in the form of a home coming Monday, at their home in this city. The married children and their families from different points wore present. They spent a very pleasant day On Wednesday night the young people of the high school gave a dance at the Klks club room in this citv for the benefit of the “gym”. 'I'lle basket ball boys were delayed in Auburn and were unable to attend, which was deep ly regretted. A nice time was reported Mrs- Jno. Powell and Miss May Maddox gave an at home Wednes day afternoon at the Maddox home in honor of Mrs. George Dietsch of Hastings. There were about 100 guests present and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent. Two very unique guess ing contests formed a part of the entertainment. Very elaborate refreshments were served. The out of town guests were Miss Winifred Hill of Hiawatha and Mrs. Ocomb and daughter of Kulo. and Miss Mable Bridges of Lin ed n. A most delightful party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. .!• Gist on Monday eve ning to a number of their friends The house was beautifully deco rated in holiday greens and (low ers. The early part of the eve ning was taken up with playing the new game of “Division ’ which was greatly enjoyed by alb Delightful refreshments were served after which a list of ques tions were given each guest which were quite unique. Each ques tion consisted of a sentence of three words, the words containing the initials of some one's name and the guests were required to guess the name. ‘‘Just Causes Yells ’ proved to be J C. Yutzy and “Eternally Hustling Tele phones” was E- H. Towle. Great merriment was aroused by this game and the host and hostess were congratulated bv all upon a most unusual and pleasant enter tainment. Christmas Entertainment Miss Florence Wylie who teaches at Lake Side, east of town gave & Christmas entertainment Wednes day evening. The room was beautifully decorated with chains, fol age and Christmas bells. A nice program was rendered by the pupils, and a large crowd was pre sent. A tree was nicely decorated and filled with little gifts; also a nice treat from Miss Wylie. The children presented their teacher with a beautiful souvenir spoon.