The Falls City Tribune
Vd. VI FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1909. Number 2b
The Best Talent the Country Affords to be Heard at Falls City Chautauqua. July 24th to August 1st
THE WEEK'S SOCIAL EVENTS
AS TWAS TOLD TO OUR SO
CIETY EDITOR
Various Kinds of Entertainment by
Individuals. Lodges. Clubs.
Churches. Etc
M iss Bessie Bohrer, a teacher in
the Presbyterian Sunday school, en
tertained tiie members of her class
at her home Friday evening. Music
and games made the evening pass
only too quickly and those present
were royally entertained. Light re
freshments were served.
In the private dining room of the
National hotel Mr. and Mrs. Steve
Miles entertained a number of their
frier. at seven o'clock dinner Fri
day . ening. Late in the evening
the company enjoyed themselves at
dancing at the Elk club rooms.
On Thursday evening the Christian
ladies gave a fifteen-cent tea at the
hom- of Mrs. Porr. It was well pat
ronised and was a social success.
The Baptist ladies gave a ten-cent
tea at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.
Gianni.ii Friday evening. Everyone
wlio attended was made to feel wel
come, .-.iid all had a good time.
The members of the Degree of
Honor enjoyed a pleasant afternoon
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James
Pecht, Friday. The lawn had been
nicely filled with rockers, lawn seats
and hammocks, and many other ar
rangements were made to make the
guests comfortable. At five o’clock
a delightful lunch was served by the
hostess,, assisted by her daughter,
Ethel. This order lias enjoyed one
afternoon together each month, in the
form of a kenslngton, for a long time
—but on this occasion it was a lawn
party.
The members of Kaffee Klatcli
formed an aigo party and went to
Hiaw: ha Wednesday evening and at
tended the band concert. They report
a jolly good time.
Mis- ‘8 Ruth and Kate Heacock en
tertained a number of ladies at a
lawn i.irty Saturday afternoon. The
affair vas a very pleasant one. The
lawn had been arranged for the com
fort of the guests and delicious re
freshments were served.
The Friends in Council enjoyed a
picnic -.upper at the city park. Miss
Grace Miner, a former member of
the club was the guest of honor.
Mrs. M. L. Wilson entertained a
number of lady friends at whist last
Wedn- sday evening. Those present
enjoyed a very pleasant evening. The
hostess served nice refreshments.
VISITED BY HEAVY RAINS
Rain Hinders the Farmre at a Very
Busy Time.
' During the past week this section
has keen visited by several heavy
rains. Saturday night we had a ni -
rain and on Sunday the rain fell in
torren ' and was accompanied by a
high' wind.
Much damage was done to the
wheat crop that is ripening and al
most ready to harvest, as much of it
was blown down.
The farmers are a little behind with
their work as the wet weather kept
them out of the fields the first of the
week. Many are stil working with
their corn. Tame hay and alfalfa are
read for their attention any time.
Odd Fellows Organize.
Delegates from the various lodges
in the county met at the I. O. O. F.
hall Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock
and made arrangements for the or
ganization of a county I. O. O. F. as
sociation. They hope to have a picnic
each summer and a banquet during
the winter months. The delegates
present were: G. E. Hall and Chris.
.Torn, Yerdon; F. M. Boss, Humboldt;
H. M. YanDeventer, Stella; D. C.
Simmons, Salem; George Smith, Daw
eon ;\V. K. Knight, Falls City.
They will meet again at Falls City
July 23.
Ephraim Withee came down from
Stella Friday night and visited at
the home of John HoSsack. Satur
day he made a business trip to St.
Joe, returning home Sunday.
John Wilson, our tailor, was a
business visitor to Verdon Friday.
GREAT MEETING CLOSES
The Evangelistic Campaign Proved
a Great Success.
June 6th the Christian church of
the city commenced a revival meeting
in the city auditorium with Evange
list Wm. J. Lockhart of DesMoiues,
Iowa and Prof. Win. F. Limit of Lin
coln Great preparation had been
made In the church and out of the
( iiarch for the coming of the evange
lists. The meeting had been adver
tised for three months all over the
county, and the other churches of the
city had been invited to co-operate
for the uplift of tin* cause of Christ.
God honored the prayers and faith
of the Christian people the very first
day of the meeting,seventeen walking
down tlie aisle for Christ. The meet
ings lasted three weeks and 141) peo
ple were reclaimed or converted to
Christ. 114 united with tin* Christian
church and thirty-five united with the
other churches of E^lls City, the larg
est number going to the Baptist
church.
The ministers and members of the
sister churches responded to the in
vitation very heartily and worked in
the meetings, losing sight of party
and church names and with one-spirit
worked for the cause of Christ.
Rev. Lockhart was fearless in his
denouncing of sin but kind and ten
der with the sinner. When the meet
ing began there was a great preju
dice against evangelists in Falls City,
but when they closed only words of
praise could be heard. Rev. Lock
hart is a clean Christian man and one
of great, power and there will always
be a warm welcome for him in Falls
City. Prof. Lintt was truly a great
leader of song and an inspiration to
all from night to night. He lead the
chorus with power that helped to
make the meeting a success and his
solo work was fine. Prof. Lintt has
a splendid voice and with his conse
cration ho was used of God in a won
derful way. Our church has been
greatly strengthened and now we are
ready for a great work for Christ
and the church.
We desire to thank the ministers
and members of the other churches
for the splendid spirit manifeested
during our meeting and for their lib
eral help financially in paying the ex
pense of tlie meeting. We also de
sire to thank the park board for the
auditorium, a place to bold our ser
vices that made possibe (his great
meeting, also the city papers for their
splendid help in write-ups and space
for our airaounceue nts and Simanton
& Pence for plants and flower- that
brought good cheer to (lie me'tings,
and to all others that hat 1 contrib
uted to the meetings in any way.
Rev. F. K. Day, Pastor.
WHAT BLESSED UNIONS
A Citizen's Version of the Reason
Why it is Thus
Speaking of the coming wedding ol
Hon. John Hutchings, our worthy
county clerk, a citizen of this city de
livered himself to our reporter as
follows:
“How many of these excellent lady
teachers come among us with excel
lent good names and at once proceed
to lose their good name. They have
mother’s name, the blessed family
name, but unanimously Stand ready
to surrender it for such names as are
borne by our bachelors and widowers.
Our bachelors and widowers are not
bald headed old chumps, but they are
tip-top, first-class good follow; worthy
companions in every way for the best
cultured ladies of the land. They
have brains, sense and money; they
know how to treat a wife perfectly.
It is entirely satisfactory and becom
ing that this should bo the case. What
a long list of good women I could'
mention in Falls City and vicinity,who
have come here in past years to
teach in our schools and have been
captivated by some of these excellent
men.
“Within two months another delega
tion will arrive to teach our ‘young
idea how to shoot’ and who can tell
which of all these good ladies will
have mer\y upon some of the poor
swains that are so very much in need
of companions.”
Announcement.
I wisli to take this means of
letting the voters of Richardson
county know that I will be a candi
date for county superintendent at the
coming election. My only pledge
shall be absolute fairness to all.
Your support will be appreciated.
Albert D. Sargent.
THE WEEK'S DEATH RECORD
JAMES SAYLOR OF OKLAHOMA
WAS BURIED FRIDAY
Mrs. Joseph Portrey of This City
and Frank Furrrow of Near
Humboldt Dead
I
James Saylor
The remains of Janies Saylor, son
of Mr. ami Mrs. Nelson Saylor were
shipped to this place from Newkirk,
Oklahoma an<t buried In Steele cem
etery Friady afternoon.
The young man had been ill for
some time and his condition was not
considered serious until a few days
before his death when his relatives
at tliis place were notified, lie was
a victim of typhoid fever. For many
years he made his home near this
city with his parents and lias numer
ous acquaintances here. He win a
nephew of Mr. .1. Saylor and Mrs. (1.
H. Neal of this city. The deceased
was twenty-three pears of age.
Mrs. J. F. Portrey.
After an illness covering a period
of several weeks, Mrs. Joseph Port
rey died at her home in the east
part of town Tuesday evening, June
29, 1909.
Miss Mary Stlppich was born In
Seneca county, Ohio in 1836, where
she grew to womanhood. In 1808
she was married to Joseph F.Portrey.
They came to Nebraska in 1863 and
located near Arago where they lived
until 1882, when they came
to this city to spend their declining
years in rest and happiness. Eleven
Children was the fruit of this union,
six having proceeded the mother to
the grave. Those living are Mrs
Matt Schulenberg and John Portrey
of near Barada, Charles Portrey of
this city and Michael Portrey of Dec
atur, Illinois and Nicholas Portrey of
Oklahoma City.
She was a faihful member of the
Catholic church and was a kind and
loving wife and mother. The fune
ral services wee held yesterday'
Jfrom the Catholic church iti
Rulo and the services were conduct
ed by Father Sproll. The remains
were taken to l he Fargo cemetery
for burial.
Frank Furrow.
Special from Humboldt.:
Frank Furrow, well known to resi
dents of this section, died at the home
of his sister, Mrs. Jos. Williams, on
Central avenue Wednesday morning.
For the past six months Mr. Furrow
I has made his home in Furnas county,
but previous to that time lie resided
on a farm north of town. He was
brought to this city Monday in a very
precarious condition, suffering front
cancer of the liver, which terminated
in his death. He is survived by a
widow and several grown children.
RULO METHODISTS PATR OTIC
They Extend a Cordial Welcome to
Everyone to Attend
The Methodist people of Rulo will
| celebrate the Fourth in a very unique
manner. They have always stood for
freedom of life and liberty of consci
ence, and this celebiatiou is a muni
festation of their patriotism
Rev. George 1. Wright, the district
superintendent, will be present and
conduct all the dedicatorlal services.
There will be Sunday school in the
morning at 0:30 and preaching will
begin at 10:30. The afternoon sermon
at 3 o'clock. The chorus will be led
by Mesdames Henderson and Cunning
ham. The Clement orchestra wall
also furnish sacred music throughout
the day. An old fashioned basket din
ner will be one of the most enjoy
able features of the affair. All are
invited.
Scented Hatpins Now.
The scented hatpin or hairpin is the
newest device, for perfume that Is
stale is very unpleasant,, and its effect
may be overcome by simply moving
these hairpins in the hair, the result
being a fresh evolution of the sweet
odor that is gratifying to those fond
of It.
Scalp Safely Replaced.
A girl named Gordon, working in a
laundry at Ballymena, Belfast, Ire
land, was caught in a machine by the
hair and completely scalped. A doc
tor ordered her removed to the hos
pital. 3'he scalp was also taken there,
and Dr. Davison succeeded In sewing
It on. The gtrl Is alive and making
1 good progress.
WILL HAVE A PICNIC
The Young People of the Christian
Sunday School Will Celebrate.
The young people of the Christ
ian Sunday school will enjoy themsel
ves at the city park Monday evening,
July 5th. Those who take part are
•Mrs. Albert Maust's class, Mrs. I
C.Mausfs class of young men and the
i lass of young ladies.
The young men have challenged
the young men's class of llunboldt fo
a game of base hall. The game will
he played In the evening. The pas
tor Rev. Aydelott and the young
ladies class of the Christian Sunday
school will accompany the young men
to this city,
The girls will furnish supper for all
and the hoys will furnish the fire
works.
ANOTHER BUTCHER SHOP
Fred E. Schrritt to Handle Meat in
His Grocery.
Fred E. Schmitt has completed ar
• an,cements whereby he will soon have
in operation a first class butcher shop
in connection with his grocery store.
He has purchased a large cooler
8 by 12 by lift, with an ice capacity
of 5,000 pounds. Mr. E. A. llobbitt
■from Garden City, Kansas will ac
commodate the trade at the block.
They will make their own bolognas
cud sausages, and will ship the beef
pork and mutton in from the packing
houses.
Mr. Schmitt, is following the ex
maples of the city grocery stores—
m arly every store of that kind in the
larger cities handle meats.
Married at Forrest City.
Guy Sears of this city and Miss
Ella llooley of Forrest City were
quietly married at that place Tues
day. They arrived in tills city on
Wednesday and will make their home
here.
The bride for some time was em
ployed by Mr.and Mrs.Frank Shields
this city, and the groom is the son
of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sears. He is
a cigar-maker by trade and Is at pres
ent employed in the Leyda shop hare.
Botli of these young people have a
host of friends in this city who will
hasten to extend congratulations for
a long and happy wedded life.
Base Ball Monday, July 5th
Auburn and Falls City will play a
game of base ball at Poteet’s ball
park in this city, Monday, July 5th at
3:30 p. in. Auburn lias an all-sal
aried team and have won thirty games
and lost four. This game will deride
the championship in Southeastern Nr
braska. A good game is guaranteed.
Falls City will not celebrate the
Fourth of July but will set (Isis day
aside for the above occasion. Ad
mission 25 cents.
From Rev. Manshardt.
Tlie Tribune was ibis week rein um
bered with a souvenir post card on
which was a picture of the new Her
man Evangelical church of Eeonard
ville, Kansas., of which Rev, Mans
hardt, formerly of this city is pastor.
Rev. Manshardt tells us that sinct
leaving lu-re he was instrumental In
building the new church at that place
and liiut. he lias a good sized member
shin among which splendid I llowship
p!>-’> aileS.
Will Go to California
.Mr. and Mrs. <\ F. Reavis and chil- I
dren will leave for l.os Angeles
California Tuesday morning lo attend
the grand lodge of Elks. Mr. Reavls
will deliver the national address at
the ‘‘1 odge of Sorrow” at the l.os
Angeles theater the night of July K
Before returning they will spend a
few weeks In the northwest on a
trout stream and expect to lie back
home in about six weeks.
A Good Worker.
Some four weeks ago the ladies of
the Christian church had a cook book
of seventy-five pages of tested reci
pes printed. The ladies of the churn
went out among their friends and sold
them. Mrs. Samuel Marts proved to
be the best saleslady, as she disposed
of sixty-three hooks. This is certain
ly a good showing and she is to he
complimented on her active work.
Hiawatha World a Goer.
That Ewing Herbert’s paper, the
Hiawatha World, is a goer is a fore
gone conclusion. But how in the
“world” can they go so fast.? Satur
day’s daily came to us dated July
26, 1909—just a month ahead of the
rest of us.
THE COMERS AND COERS
HAPPENINGS OF INTEREST TO
YOU AND ME
What Your Friends and Their
Friends Have Been Doing
the Past Week.
Louis Graves wtis down from Hum
boldt. Monday on business.
T. J. Gist and family were visiting
friends near Reserve Sunday.
Mrs. George Prater spent a few
days in Hiawatha with her brother.
Mrs. Klinia and daughter, Laura
of Dawson spent Monday in this city.
The Baptist ladies Kensington will
meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. John
Ross.
Mr. and Mrs. John lfermes were
business visitors in st. Joseph during
the past week
Mrs. John Hermes and (laughters
left Tuesday for a visit with relatives
at Sioux Falls, S. D.
Tht Presbyterian ladies will hold
their exchange Saturday afternoon at
D. \Y. Sowles’ store.
Prof. E. L. Toble left the first of
the week for Hastings, after spending
a few days In this city.
Misses Ethel Bohrer and Nellie
Jennings returned from a visit with
relatives in Craig, Mo.
Katherine Maddox and Roy Mastin
were delegates to the Epworth Lea
gue convention at Tecuinseh.
\\ ill Restorer left Wednesday for
St. Joseph to spend some time visit
ing his mother at that place.
Frank Martin came down from
Council Bluffs Saturday and spent,
a short time with his parents.
Joe Miles and Alex Leo were Hia
watha visitors Tuesday evening. They
made the Hip in tie' Miles auto.
Miss Lois Spencer and Lulu Crush
attended the district Epworth League
convention at Tecumseh this week.
Misses Edith and Lucy Lemon,who
have been attending Doane college
returned to their home south of town
this week.
Wilma Marguerite, the little (laugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs Will Goolsby was
baptized at St. Thomas church Wed
nesday morning.
l)r. Griffith reports the arrival of
a baby boy at the home of if. Birch
and wife Sunday. All coneerneed
are doing nicely.
Guy Hn*( liir.gs, wilt and baby of
Shubert r pen I a few days this week
at the home of the former's father,
Warren Hutchings.
Fat O'Brien, who lias been visit
ing at. the home of Patrick Gunn for
several days, left. Monday for hfn
home in Oklahoma.
Miss Martha King of Vernon is
spending this week at the homes of
Dr. and Mrs. D. G. Griffith and Mr.
and Mrs. D. M. Davies.
Nicholas Portroy of Oklahoma City,
and Micheal Portrcy of Decatur, III.,
arrived in the city Wednesday to at
tend the funeral of their mother.
The little dredge at Salem is in
working order again and they are
accomplishing much but it will be
sometime before the big one will be
ready for work.
Hoy W. Daggett of Salem has an
nounced himself as a candidate for
Lhc office of county clerk on the re
publican ticket, subject to the prim
ary election on August 1.7th, I DOS).
Reavis Gist, left yesterday for Cal
ifornia. lb’ will be gone about two
months and will visit, many points of
interest in the west, among them
being the exposition at Beattie.
Mrs. Kale Teel and Marion Wil
son of Wisconsin, who have been vis
iting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. (’.
W. Farrington, left this week for a
trip through the west and will visit
tlie Seattle exposition.
Miss Sarah Morsinan left Wednes
day for Rockford, Illinois to spend a
few days with Miss Jessie Agnew.
From there she will ge to Evanston,
Illinois, where she will spend a few
weeks in a conservatory of music.
Prof. II. L. Darner of Columbus,
Ohio arrived in the city this week.
He will be connected with the busi
ness college at this place the coming
term. Mrs. Darner and baby have
been in the city for some time at the
home of Mrs. Elizabeth Leister.
J. G. Biermann of Horton, Kas.,
was in our city Tuesday. He is an
all-round blacksmith and wood worker
by trade and was here figuring with
Edward Daeschner, ho desiring a pos
ition where ability is the first con
sideration and Mr. Daeschner being
in the same frame of mind. At the
time we go to press we are unable
to say whether he will accept the pos
ition or not.
TEACHERS RESIGN
Two Vacancies Now Exist on tho
Educational Staff
Miss Ivu Heck, who was re-elected
as principal of the Central school for
another year, has resigned, she hay
ing decided to take a position In tho
South Dakota Normal school. This is
an advancement for Miss Heck, and
although the Falls City schools will
miss her efforts, we are pleased to
announce her success.
Miss Ada Beynon, who was select
ed to take charge of the seventh
grade at Central, lias also decided to
take employment elsewhere. Miss
Beynon lias been very successful in
her school work here and we are sure
that the school that adds her to their
corps of instructors will make no
mistake.
Attention G. A, R. and W. R. C.
All members of Veteran Post No.
HI G. A. It. and Relief Corps No, Id!)
have been Invited to attend tho union
patriotic services at. the auditorium
on Sunday evening July -1, at 8 p m.
Members of the Post and Relief Corps
are requested to be at tlie G. A It.
hall by 7:30 p. m. from which place
they will go in a body to the auditor
ium.
Let us show our appreciation of
this honor and attention by turning
out in full force. All soldiers of tho
Civil war and Spanish American war
are Invited to meet with us at tho
hall and go with us. Those com
rades living in the south part of town
who are not. able to make a long
walk, can meet uh at the door of the
auditorium. All comrades should
wear their badge.
John L. Cleaver, Post Commander.
Celebrates Anniversary.
The K. L. of S. council of Paw
nee City celebrated their fifty-first an
nlversary at that place Friday night.
The national president and secretary
were present and gave interesting
addresses. A very idee musical pro
gram was rendered and was greatly
enjoyed by a large crowd. A de
lightful lunch was served by the Paw
nee ladies.
Those from this place who attend
ed were Mi'sdatnes Charles Leitzke,
Joe Wilson, It. B. McMahan, S.
Jobe, Hiddley, and Cass Mead.
Union Services.
A union service of the various
elmrclies rf the i lty will in held at
(he city auditorium Sunday evening,
July 4th. Rev. It. Cooper Baiie.v will
deliver a | t-irioti-' addi.-ss . .nl good
music will be furnished by a large
chorus. The member.) of tl: • G. A.
il and W. H. (’. wM uitcnd in a body
It is hoped thei ■ v,ill be a largo
crowd present. Tin services promise
lo !>'• appropriate and fitting to the
occasion.
Impressive Services.
Tlic lit. Rev. Arthur Williams held
a confirmation service at St. Thomas,
church, Thursday evening. The sol
emn ceremony was a beautiful and
impessive one. Nine adults were
confirmed. Beautiful music was fur
nished l.y the vested choir. At the
close of this service Rev. O. L. Nelde
baptized tin) infant child of Mr and
Mr. Thomas Spence.
Homj Runs Away.
on Wednesday afternoon the horse
belonging to Charles Ht-iuemau was
standing oil Soutii Stone street where
lie was building a concrete crossing,
it became frightened and ran away,
but was stopped by Mrs. Cass Mead,
in her yard. The buggy was badly
broken but the animal was not in
jured.
Will Spend Sunday Here.
The soldier boys of company D of
signal corps of Ft. Omaha are return
ing from their trip to Ft. Leaven
worth and will spend the Fourth in
this city. They will remain in the
city until Monday morning. They will
celebrate with us, even if it is Sunday
and there is “nothing doing .”
Met With Accident
While cutting a piece of linolieta
to fit one of the rooms at the Union
house Tuesday, Adam Voegle let the
knife slip and cut a deep gash in
his left ankle. Dr. Kerr immediately
dressed the wound and he is resting
easier, but the accident was a very
painful one.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson are in
ftallas, S. D. this week. Mr. Wilson
is looking after his claim he drew
there last fall. He thinks things up
there look very flattering.
