The Falls City Tribune.
Voi. VI FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 1909. Number 16
RESULT OF CUPID'S WORK
T /O BEAUTIFUL CHURCH WED
DINGS IN THIS CITY
’•*; ny of Richardson County s Pop- j
ular Young People Mar
ried This Week
WEKNKK- I’AXTON
)n Monday morning at St.
Thomas Episcopal church occur
red the marriage of Max Werner
and Mary Paxtou both of this
city. The wedding march was
played by Mrs. Neide and prompt
Jy at 11 o’clock; the rector follow,
ed by the groom, proceeded from
the vestry to the chancel, where
they were met by the bride lean
tig on the arm of her mother, who
gave her to the man of her choice.
The couple took their places be
fore the altar and to the sweet low
strains of “Harts ami Flowers”
the words were pronounced by i
Rev. (i. Ij. Neide which united
these two for life.
Except the bridal party. Mr.and
Mrs. Frank Werner, parents of
the groom, Miss -Jessie Paxton
and Ethel Neide were present.
This worthy young couple are |
,’•>11 known to all our people and
have been very popular in church i
and social circles. Max is now
employed by F. W. Cleveland &
-Son at Nebraska C ty, where they j
will reside in the future. He has
a modern cottage nicely furnished
and they will go to house keeping
at ouce. They left Wednesday
for that place. The wedding was
a complete surpr se to their many
friends, but all join the Tribune
in extending hearty congratula
tions.
YATES-MEAD. *t
A very pretty wedding took j
place at St- Thomas Episcopal!
church in this city Wednesday
morning when Guarth H. Yates
of Omaha and Miss Virginia
Mead of this city were united in
marriage, Rev. George L. Xeide
performing the ceremony.
Promptly at 10:30 Mrs. Xeide
mounded Mendelssohn’s wedding
march and the rector followed by
the groom, supported bv Mr. Sam
Crozer of Omaha, proceeded from
tie vestry to the chancel, where
they were met by the bride lean
ing on the arm of her father, I. j
L- Mead.
After the betrothal the couple!
took their places before the altar,
which was beautifully decorated
with cut llowers, [lotted plants
and many lighted candles, where
the words were pronounced which
united the hearts and lives of this
happy young couple.
I he bride was beautiful! y>
gowned in white silk, trimmed in
chiffon and carried a shower bo
■ i>iet of pink and white carnations
and wore a long white veil. She
is the youngest daughter of Mr
and Mrs. I. L. Mead of this citv
and has a host of friends, who
wish her a life of peace and hap*
piness. The groom is a stranger
to us but is one of Omaha’s Indus*
trious young business men. He
now holds the position as auditor
m the United States National
bank at that place.
An elaborate wedding dinner]
was served at the National hotel j
to only the relatives and near
friends. They left on the after- [
noon train for Lincoln, where
they will spend a short time be
fore going to their new' home in
Omaha. _
PIKE-ZIEGI.EK
Wilber Pike of Elmo. Mo., and
Miss Fannie Ziegler, of K’ulo, ;
were married by Judge Gagnon
Saturday. _
AEBERS-I.KNTZSCK
H. F. Albers, formerly of this
place, but now of Craig, Mo., I
was married at that place Sun
day to Miss Emma Lentzsck,
"l'lie ceremony was performed at
three o'clock in tlie afternoon,
in the presence of a large com
pany of relatives and friends.
HASS'M KIEK.
A very pretty home wedding
took place in Salem this week
when William O. Hass and Sarah
E. Meier were united in marriage
The bride is one of Salem's young
ladies and the groom is a stran
ger to us, whose home is at Ly
ons, Kansas.
STORY-M A HON.
William H. Story and Marga
rite Mahon, both of Rulo. were
quietly married at the home of
the bride’s parents Wednesday.
A number of near relatives and
friends were present and wit
nessed the ceremony.
TIT K N K K - TU B N K K •
Reuben C- Turner of Caldwell,
Kansas, and Alice Turner of
Cherry Box, .Mo., were united in
marriage at the court house by
Judge Gagnon Wednesday.
SUCCESSFUL ART EXHIBIT
Exhibit Given Under Direction of
Womens Federation
The Art exhibit given under
the direction of the city federa-j
tion of Women’s Clubs during
several days of last woek. was a
decided success. Many of the
pictures were tine works of art.
There are comparatively few ar
tists, but everybody, by intelli
gent study and observation may
be able to see and appreciate the
best in the artistic field. That
this is being realized was evi
denced by the good crowds which
were in attendance at tlie exhibit
in spite of the unfavorable weath
er.
Among the favorites was one
in oil by Miss Alice Cleaver.
“The Housewife, ’ which attract
ed much attention and favorable
comment. It is hoped that such
exhibits may become a permanent
feature of the club women's work,
for the instruction and pleasure
derived is immeasurable.
Several of the pictures were
sold, one of them being purchased
by the City Federation.
COUNTY BOARD MEETING
Adjourned to Meet Monday. April
T wenty-Sixth
April 13, county board met pur
suant to adjournment. Owing to j
the absence of the chairman Mr. !
Hinton acted in that capacity. A I
number of claims were allowed on
the general and bridge funds.
-J. R. Messier was appointed as
Soldier Relief Commissioner for
the eastern district to till the va
cancy caused by the death of
-lames McDowell and he was re
quested to tile a bond in the sum
of $500 the same to be acted upon
at the next session of the board.
It was moved and carried that
-T. A. Crook be employed as super
intendent of the county poor farm
for the tiscal year 1909 upon the
same terms as during the year
1908.
The board then adjourned toj
meet on April 20.
LINOTYPE MACHINE
The Tribune to Have a New Type
setting Machine
The Tribune this week com
pleted arrangements for the
purchase of a linotype machine,
which will be installed in about
thirty days.
The increased business ot the
Tribune prompted the purcha-e.
To Be Married
Invitations are out announcing
the marriage of Clarence Schatz
ot this city to Miss Bertha < »hlen
sahlen of Craig. Mo-. Wednesday
afternoon, April 2s. The young
people u’ill make their home in
this city, where the groom has a
position with Maust Bros. The
Tribune extends best wishes.
THE WEEK'S SOCIAL EVENTS
AS TWAS TOLD TO OUR SO
CIETY EDITOR
Various Kinds of Entertainment by
Individuals, Lodges, Clubs,
Churches. Etc.
The M. E* Kensington met
with Mrs. A. G. Wanner Tuesday
afternoon
The Highlanders and their
friends enjoyed a musical and
dance at their hall Tuesday even
ing- A large crowd was present
but the inclement weather kept,
many away.
Tuesday evening Mrs. John j
Powell entertained a number of
friends at a whist party. It was I
complimentary to Miss McDan
iels who is the guest of Mrs
Simon Davies.
Miss May Maddox entertained
a company of friends at a theater
party Wednesday evening. After
attending the theater, delightful
refreshments were served at the
Maddox home.
The members of the W. R. C.
planned a birthday surprise fori
Mrs. W. S. Korner at the home
of Mr- and Mrs. George Holland,
Saturday evening. A most en
jovable evening was spent.
Miss Carrie Slocum was hostess
to the Kaffee Klatche Club on
Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Bruno
Hanson was a guest ot the club.
Games were indulged in ami a
delightful lunch was served by
the hostess.
Two Sunday school classes of
the Christian church and their
friends enjoyed a party at the
M. \V. A. hall Thursday evening
The evening was spent in play
ing interesting games and a nice
lunch was served.
A line musical program was
rendered at the Methodist church
Thursday evening. The concert
was under the auspices of the
Missiontry Society of that church
It is much regretted that a larger
crowd was not present.
The members of the Presby
terian C. E. met at the home of
the Misses Boose Friday night in
the form of a business meeting.
At the close of this meeting the
evening was spent at a taffy puli
and a general good time.
At the close of lodge Wednes
day evening the ladies of the K.
L, of S. No. <>10 were delightful
ly surprised when the gentlemen
invited them to the dining room
where a fine supper neatly pre
pared awaited them. This order
always enjoys themselves as they
always plan something in the
way of entertainment tor each
meeting
l tie larlies Kensington ot the
Baptist church met Tuesday af
ternoon at the home of Mrs.
Keichel. A very delightful after
noon was spent by all and their
plans now are to meet every week
on Friday afternoons for the pur
pose of sewing for anyone who
may wish sewing of anv kind
done. This will be a splendid j
opportunity for anyone to get'
sewing nicely done at a very rea-'
sonable price and at the same
time help along the cause- For
information call up Mrs. Keichel,
'phone 1 ‘
Falls City Chorus
The Fails City Chorus met at'
the home of their leader, Mrs.
Charles Banks, Monday even
ing. They are getting along
nicely with the “Four Winds,”
but it is necessary and every
member is urged to attend reg
ularly as the date of the festi
val at Kansas City has been
changed from May 18 to May 10,
and that makes one week less
tor preparation.
DEATH REAPER'S HARVEST
O SCHOENHEIT DIED AT HIS
HOME IN THIS CITY MONDAY
Deaths of People You Know That
were Reported to us Since
our Last Issue
SCHOKN H K IT
A shadow was cast over the
cityr Monday evening when it
was reported that Orville
Schoenheit was dead.
He was taken sick on Thurs
day, and all that physicians
and friends could do was done,
but he is gone. His death was
caused from compaction of the
bowels.
Orville Schoenheit was born
in this city April 7, H7l. and
was the only son of Mr. and Mrs.
Lothair Schoenheit. He grew
to manhood in our midst and is
well known to all our people.
On April 0. bid. he was mar
lied to Miss Etta.Smith and to
them was born one son, Lothair.
For several years he has been
identified with our business men
and was always courteous and
genial. He was at one time
deputy county clerk and after
wards deputy county treasurer
und,er .). H. Morehead.
He leaves a wile, son and
mother to mourn the loss of one,
who was so near and dear to
them. Funeral services were
held at the residence, Wednes
day afternoon at 2 o’clock, con
ducted by Rev. (1. L. Xeide of
the Episcopal church and the
remains tauen to Steele ceme
tery for interment.
MOHAN
John Moran died at the home
ot his daughter. Mrs James Bar
ry, at Odell, Neb., Friday, lie
had been in poor health for some
time but was only confined to
his bed for three days. The
cause of his death was heart
trouble. The deceased was past
seventy.four years old and has
always been an active and am
bitious man.
Mr. Moran came to Nebraska
thirty-nine years ago and was
known by most of the pioneers
of this county, as this had oeen
his home continously since then.
The wife lias been dead twen
ty-three years and he was al
ways a kind father to the little
ones who were left motherless
when quite young.
The remains were taken to
Rulo Saturday morning and ser
vices were conducted by Rev.
Sproll, at the Catholic church
and the remains laid beside
those of his wife. He leaves
nine children to mourn his de
mise. T h ey are Mrs. James
Ryan, Red Cloud, Neb., Dan
Moran: Mrs. Pat Murphy. Mrs.
Wm. Landrigan, of this city,
Michel, John and Thomas Mor
an, of Barneston, Neb., Mrs.
Kate Brown, Oklahoma, Lillie
Moran of Belleville, Kansas and
Mrs James Barry, ol Odell.
Nebraska.
■ION KS
Mrs. M. Jones died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Oli
ver Fuller at Verdon, April 17.
Mrs. .Jone> oad been ailing more
or less all winter and her death
was expected most any time.
VV'hile -.lie will be greatly miss
ed, yet she lived to a ripe old
age, having reached the eigh
ties. She ieaves 11 children, '27
grand children and 17 great
grand children. Funeral ser
vices were conducted Sunday by
Rev. Jones of the Congregation
al church and the remains bur
ied at Prairie Union.
L.EATII EUMAN
Beni. Leatherman. one of the
aged residents near Humboldt,
died Monday at his home just
ea-t of that city. He is surviv-,
ed by a wife and three sons, !
John and Edward living at that
place and Frank of Los Angeles,
Cali. The funeral services were
held from the home Wednesday.
- |
HANCOCK
The 11 month old child of Sam
Hancock and wile died at their
home near Verdon Saturday,
April 17, of spinal meningitis.
Funeral services were conducted
by Rev. Ratcliffe at the home
Sunday afternoon and the re
mains were taken to the Verdon
cemetery.
LKN INC 10K
Word was received from New
Mexico of the death of little
Verna, the l(> months old twin
daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Henry
Leninger. For many years Mr.
Leninger and family lived at
Humboldt but moved last win
ter to Clovis, New Mexico.
M t K1'
Mr. Miff an old soldier who has
made liis home in K’ulo for many
years died Saturda\ from injuries
received in a runaway accident at
Rulo on Easter Sunday. At the
close of church it was storming
and was very dark and it is not
known just the nature of the ac
cident but he was badly injured.
The old gentleman was s.t years
old and had no people living. The
services were held from the Holi
ness church at that place Sundav
afternoon and buried by the old
soldiers in the K’ulo cemetery.
A GOOD LECTURE COURSE
This Would be a Feast for Falls
City People
The University Extension De
partment of ttie University of Ne
braska, offer to furnish a course
of three, five or seven lectures
for next year for the actual ex
pense of railroad fare and hotel
expense. They have already of
fered for this course. Chancellor
Avery of the University. Senator
E. J. Burkett, Senator N'orris
Brown, Charles Fordyce of the
university, Hon. E. E. Metcalf of
the Commoner, and hope to se
cure Hon. W. J. Bryan. Congress
men Hitchcock and Hinsnaw and
several other members of the Un
iversity faculty.
This is an excellent opportunity
for Falls City to enjoy a high
grade lecture course and we feel
that some move should be made
to secure the course at once
Among the men mentioned are
those who could not possibly be
secured through a bureau and
many of them would only come
at an enormous cost, so this seeing
to be a golden opportunity.
WILLING WORKERS COOK BOOK
Is To be Put on the .Market Very
Soon
The Willing Workers of the
Christian Church have compiled
a cook book which they intend
to place for sale very soon.
It is chock lull of choice re
ceipts and it will “make your
mouth water’* to read them.
Hurt in California
Word was received from Mo*
desta. Calif., that Clarence E.
Smith of this city was seriously
but not fatally injured in a street
car accident. He was transfer
ring from one car to another when
in some manner he was struck by
a car and sustained painful inju
ries. His many friends here hope
he will soon recover.
Bennie Curran Injured
While playing in the yard one
day this week, Bennie, the little
eight year old son of Mrs. Etta
Curran, fell and in some manner!
struck his hand on a broken bot
tle. The hand was badly lacer*
ated and it was necessary to have
a pin sician dress the injured tnem- ,
ber.
SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING
ONE-HUNDRED TEACHERS AT
TENDED THE ASSOCIATION
Dawson Won First and Falls City"
Second Place in the County
Debate Friday Night
One of the most successful
and best attended county de
bates ever held in this city, was
held at the court house Friday
evening.
The question was “Resolved
that the United States should
grant absolute independence to
the Philippine Islands,” The
speakers on tin* affirmative were
Louise Rule of this city, Wil
liam M. Albin Shubert. and An
na K lima of Dawson. Negative
were Viola Johnson Verdon,
drace Duncan Rulo, and Ruth
Auxier of Salem.
The question had been given
careful thought, and much study
and the young people did credit
to themselves and the schools
they represented on this occa
sion. It was gratifying to hear
the young people talk on ques
tions of this nature and to km w
our public schools keep in touch
with all current events and nat
ional questions that arise.
The judges were Supt. Simons
ol Table Rock, R. C. James ami
P. It. Weaver of this city. Miss
Klima of Dawson was given first
place and Miss Rule of this city
second.
1 lie music was unaer wie ui
rection of Miss Agne. T h e
Roys (ilee Club sang two selec
tions, “Absent’’ and “The Wood
Chuck" and the girls sang
“Rosary. ”
The R i cha rd son Coun ty Teach -
.t's Association met in this city
Saturday with one hundred and
twenty members present besides
many pupils and patrons. This
was one of the most successful
meetings ever held in the coua
ty
The program was carried out
without any change- and was
was very interesting. The ad
iress, .“School Virtues”by Pres.
). W. Crabtree of the S’late
Normal, was one of tiie finest
things on the program. The
lecture on “The Irrepressable
Boy and his Teacher," w a s
greatly enjoyed by all. It was
given by Charles Fordyce Ph.
D., of the State University.
These two numbers were excep
tionally good.
There w a s splendid music
furnished by the Falls City High
School, under the able direction
of Miss Aguew.
A number of teachers aad
High School pupils took the
teachers examination on Satur
day at the office of the county
superintendent The associa.
tion closed Saturday afternoon
and all who attended sa}T it was
a very profitable meeting. Much
of tne credit is due Prof. Ho
dapp of Verdon, the President,
and Prof. T. J. Oliver, the Sec
retary of the association.
Destroyed By Fire
Fire of unknown origin destroy
ed the house on the George Smith,
farm north of town last Sunday.
AH the goods ou the lower Hour
were saved, but nothing else
could be gotten out of the build
ing. The high wind made
it impossible to tight the dames.
The building was valued at $4100.
with $2200 insurance, or a loss
of $2200 to Mr. Smith. Work of
rebuilding the house will com
mence at once, material already
being hauled out to the farm.—
Dawson News Boy.
For Sale
Two young mules, one set
double work harne*'. Inquire
at Heck's Feed Store. t2