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HjstcMcal Society —— ^ ^ The Falls City Tribune : X I FALLS CITY. NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1909. . Number 42 * _y__ _——— II WEEK'S SOCIAL EVENTS 4S 'WAS TOLD TO OUR SO CIETY EDITOR Vi - ■{ -s Kinds of Entertainment by -dividuals Lodges. Clubs, Churches. Etc. r .lames Ramsey gave a most i,.: -Mo whist party last Saturday •vk ig for about twenty-five lady fri. : s. The game held the undi vide attention of the party until ■lev o'clock, when it was found In .mors of the evening had fallen to -s. Dittmar and Mrs. W. H. Coo for the greater number of >ai. • At half past eleven Mrs. Ran *y and Miss Prances served love ly reshments of ice cream, cake and > vffee. Y. - Charles M. Wilson gave two deli- tful imisicales on Piday and Saw lav afternoons which were at tend 1 by fully one hundred ladles. The Program was arranged by Miss Vnir. Wilson and was one of decided mer:\ Assisting Miss Wilson on the program were Mrs. T. L. Davies, viisf Ethel Cade, Miss Grinstead nnd Vlisw White. Each number could be spoken of separately and be wor thy of individual compliment; but takeu as a whole it was exceptional ly - ood and each assistant appear ed at her best and was cordially re ceived by the guests. Two numbers, A warden Romance" and “To a Flo were composed by Miss Wih- n’s voice teacher, and in them she i ad his personal instruction. The prog im was as follows: Viol Solo—“Barcarolle et Pi/./.i ca_ ” .Dellbes-Marsick Viol Solo—Berceuse from “Joce Iw . Godard Miss Wilson Piai • Solo—“Romance”. .*. Tschaikwosky Piam Solo—“Hexantanz” .. MacDowell Miss Cade Vocal Solo—“The Nightingale Has a Lyre of Gold”. Whelpley Voca ■ Solo—“A Garden Romance” ...Grant Schaefer Vocal Solo—“To a Flower”. .Gant-Schaefer Vocal Solo—"This Would I Do”.... . Chapman Voca. Solo—“The Year’s at The Sp ng”. Hartog Miss Wilson ' Reading—Selected. ' liss White, Miss Grinstead. Violir Solo—“Opus 77-No. l”..Dancla Miss Wilson Mi>. 'I'. L. Davies, Accompanist. At th< conclusion of the program the dlnii v rooms were thrown open ami coftv • . cake and mints were served. Miss’ s Ramsey, White and Houston pesiding over the refreshment table. Mist- Lord and Miss Edna Spencer received at the door ami Mrs. Wil son and her guest, Mrs. Hull of Hia watha received in the parlor. The arrangement for both afternoons was perfect and made the musicale among the most enjoyable social events giv en ]■• I elltlv. T! • Sunny Slope kensington met Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Dick Goolsby. The afternoon was pleas antly spent. All answered to roll call with a short verse. Nice refresh ments were served. The next meeting will be October 27th at the home of Mrs. Jessie Deaton. The regular meeting of the Womanf club was held at the home of Mrs. Charles Wilson onT uesday afternoon. Eighteen members and two visitors were present and listened to the fol lowing program: Report of the State Federation Meet ing held in Lincoln.... Miss Steele •Life out of Doors”.Mrs. Hanks Sketch.“Athur Shepard' Mrs. Charles Wilson Sketch. ‘‘Carl Busch” Miss Anita Wilson. Violin—“Canzonetta”. Busch Miss Anita Wilson Each number was good The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. ♦John Cook November 2nd Supt. and Mrs. Wood entertained the teachers of the public school last Friday night at their home on North Morton street. Many most interest ing games and guessing contests were provided for their amusement and the evening was a very lively one. Lovely refreshments were serv ed at eleven o’clock and at a late hour the guests departed for their homes, ->ach voting Supt. and Mrs. Wood royal entertainers. Rev. and Mrs. M. C. Brooks were given a most cordial reception in the parlors of the, Methodist church last Thursday evening by the members of their congregation. Several bun ded gathered to bid them welcome. During the evening coffee and cake were served. The concert given by Prof Brick el’s band at the court house last Thursday evening was very well at tended and the young men feel quite encouraged. Their program _ was good and they played well. They are a new organization, being organized during the summer and all are new players. They have made rapid pro grass and if they continue during the winter, as they have so far, next sum mer we may hope for good band concerts. Mrs. lake Scliaible entertained at dinner last Thursday for her mother, Mrs Hifutn Spencer of Long Beach, Cal. Tile guest list included old, friends and neighbors of Mrs. Silen cer, and a mos^ delightful visit was enjoyed. An elegant dinner was (Ser ved in four courses and was worthy the many compliments passed upon it. *• .... —— Soosis met with Mrs. 10. Falloon as hostess Wednesday afternoon. Roll call was responded to with current events by fourteen members. Min utes of the previous meeting wore read and approved. Mrs.Falloon read an excellent paper on "School Sani tation’’ whicli was discussed by the club. Mrs. Morsman also gave a short talk on the same subject. Mrs. Hargrave gave a fine paper on "Na ture as Portrayed by George Idiot " Our delegate, Mrs. Gist, who attended the state federation, gave a very in teresting report of the three days ses sion. Miss Steele, our president, also added a few remarks. Mrs. Gist had the honor to be elected one of the delegate to attend general federation of Womans Clubs to be held in Cin cinnatti next June. During the soc ial half Hour Mrs. Falloon served re freshments, assisted by her daughter. Fern. Club adjourned to meet with J Mrs. Giannini November Jd. INDEPENDENT VOTER SPEAKS. Pertinant Observations of An Anti Third Termer. Editor 1‘ribune:—For the past ten years I have classed myself with that most useful contingent, known as the “independent voter,” and it was that insatiable greed for office that some men display that made me! such. That “the third term proposi tion is dangerous,” there is no doubt, and the Falls City News, when it gave expression to that sentiment in 1905, did this county a service, and 1 for one applauded it for so doing, and personally congratulated the au thor of that, declaration. It sounded good to me then, and it carries the same good logic today. States, counties and municipalities are better, are cleaner and more practically served by change of its servants after a second term in of fice. In my opinion, the profession al office seeker—the man who prac tically says to the people, “my voca tion is that of an office holder,” is not a safe man to put into office. That position is diametrical ly In opposition to what wise law makers and an alert people are try ing to stamp out—political gluttony and greed. The law has already gone far in this direction. It says to the county treasurer, "you can serve two terms, and two terms only, in succession—turn your books over to a successor," and the wisdom of that law is never questioned by a sane, honest man. My vote and my influence goes for .what The News clamored for in 1905 —“a house cleaning,” for 1 do honest ly and sincerely believe that "the third term proposition IS dangerous to good government.” And I want to say most emphati cally, that, in my opinion, that where *an office holder merely relinquishes the duties of one office through com pulsion and seeks to cross the hall way and take possession of another office,!hat he is as far away from the true principle of anti-third-t.ermism, as Greenland’s Icy Mountain is from India's Coral Strand. That idea,that plan is the very pestiferous gluttony and greed that is being stamped out all over this fair land of ours; and it should be. T claim the independent voter is the same voter; is the balance wheel of the political machinery of this country,and that the man who adheres to party, for party’s sake, regardless of whether its program is dangerous to good government or not, is far from being a good, useful member of society. INDEPENDENT VOTER Falls City, October 20. 1909. SATURDAY A HUMMER. The Falls City Business Men All Enjoyed Big Trade. A Tribune representative asked tyeveral business men who had plant good bnsiness-eettlmr seed, in the form of an advertisement last week, how their trade was Saturday. In variably the answer was, “we've been goin’ some all day,” or some similar expression. If Falls City isn’t a trade center of unusual proportions, the crowd of farmers on our streets last Saturday, each with a bundle or two under arm, is no criterion. Gilman. The news of the death of Clinton Gilman reached Falls City Monday ev ening. Miss Nellie has been in Ne braska City for the past ten days and Monday J. 1). Gilman, the father, re ceived word to come at once; he ar rived only a short time before his son passed away. The funeral ser vices were held Wednesday afternoon and attended by many admiring and sympathizing friends. Clinton grew to manhood in this city, though several years ago he went to Nebraska City to make his home. He married there and leaves his wife and his littlv six-year-old son to mourn him with his father, mother j his sister, Miss Nellie and brother. Will Gilman. Clint was always of a sunny, hap py. temperament and made many friends. He still possessed the true and loyal friendship of his old time friends in this city and all join in extending deepest sympathy to his relatives, and feel deepest regret for his terrible suffering and untimely end. THE SAFE BLOWERS AT WORK THE STATE BANK AT SHU3ERT ENTERED TUESDAY. Other Burglaries in this Vicinity Reported for the Week No Captures As Yet. Tuesday night burglars forced tin* front door of the Shubort State bank with tools stolen from the section house, and by drilling several holes in tlie outer door of I lie vault suc ceeded in gaining access to the safe. The first door of the safe was blown off with nitro glycerine, but the inner money box was not entered. It is supposed that the intruders were either frightened away, or that they ran out of explosives, and left with out getting a reward for their trouble. No doubt tlie work was done by experts, as every mark shows. The bank carried burglar insur mice. The loss was not goat to the building and the vault and safe can be easily repaired The Mauley Bank Again. Tin bank at Manley, Neb., was blown up Wednesday night and though tlie vault is in a badly wreck ed state, the burglars failed to get Into the safe and no money was tuk THE FRANKUN IDEA How That Precinct Manages to Keep Good Roads. Over in Franklin precinct they pride themselves upon the splendid roads and the public spirited men who look after them. Last fall they evolved a new idea in regard to the election of road suit ervlsor. N’o one man can perfectly oversee the roads of a precinct and the two candidates agreed to divide the spoil. Mac It wall) to take a certain half of iIn* precinct, no mutter who was elected. ^ Thus they have two over seers, each finding enough road-work on liis half to employ liis span* time. Half a precinct is just about enough to make it worth while, and can he looked over after storms and wash outs. The grader is kept busy as one man or the other can get working force and teams. 'I' he roads of Franklin are tjie best in the county and the progressive spirit shown by the citizens promise to keep them in tin* front rank. The Goolsby Lot Sale. The Goolsby lot sale was held last Saturday as advertised. The lots averaged $Nu per lot. Taking in to consideration that before the div Isioti talk they would have brought considerably less, most people think the average was good. A few who j were more enthusiastic over the rail mad talk thought they did not go guile high enough. A BOOMERANG Four years ago the Falls City News was loud in its disap proval of third term candidates. For the convenience ol the voters and general public, who might enjoy them, we here re produce a few of their BRIGHT sayings along this line: FROM THE FALLS CITY NEWS BEFORE ELECTION. ‘‘What do you think ot the above ticket?" (meaning the republican nominees). “It’s the same old thing, isn’t it?" “Young aspirants have no place in a g. o. p. convention as controlled by the ring.” “Once an office holder, ALWAYS an office holder, is the policy they seek to force down the throats of the people. The gang don’t want to take chances on new timber." “Shall it always be so? Shall the court house crowd ALWAYS hold office? Shall the salary list of the county ALWAYS go to the same crowd of men?” “While these candidates are per sonally very pleasant gentlemen, can you afford to sustain them in the false and hoggish position they have assumed? What assurance have you that a fifth, a sixth, a seventh and eighth term will not be the aim of those now in control? DO YOUR DUTY as a citizen and in so doing you will prove to be the best partisan." “When a few men have control of political affairs, their attitude to ward the masses is apt to become repugnant and inimical to the gen eral welfare of the people.” “The American policy holds the THIRD TERM proposition as DAN GEROUS TO GOOD GOVERNMENT." “The American idea and party pre cedent which has always held that the THIRD TERM at public office IS WRONG and a DANGEROUS policy, has been ignored." “Do you see anything that is re publican or democratic in the ground upon which these candidates now stand?” “At times HOUSE CLEANING is a remedy that needs to be applied to every party which has controlled pub lic offices. Without the house cleaning process EVERY PARTY OF POWER DEGENERATES and the acts of the politicians become more brazen and less considerate." FROM THE FALLS CITY NEWS AFTER ELECTION. 'l'liis is whai the sumo paper said after election: “We are satisfied that the PEO PLE have won a victory which will teach the politicians and ringsters a lesson which will prove everlasting. The American policy holds the THIRD TERM PROPOSITION IS DANGEROUS to good government.” “The success of the ticket demon strated, too, that the people of Rich ardson county WILL NOT TOLER ATE the THIRD TERMER.” The News further said in announc ing the election of Gagnon, Fenton, Oliver. Hutchings and the others: “It can be counted upon, also, that NONE OF THEM will aspire to the third term, and on the other hand that they will KEEP SACRED the American policy, which holds the THIRD TERM poposition is dan gerous to good government." Hutchings seeking third term. Reichers NEVER has held office. Morris has been in the court house six years. Daggett NEVER has held office. Gagnon seeking fifth term. Scott has NOT HELD OFFICE in twenty years. Fenton seeking third term. Fergus has NOT HELD OFFICE in sixteen years. Edwards has held office for four years. Boss has NEVER held an elective office. Oliver seeking third term. Sargent has NEVER held office. I on This is the third time in two years that the Manley bank lias been blown up. Robbery at Everest. The sheriff was notified Thursday of a robbery committed at Everest, Kas., Wednesday night, wdien a dry goods store was broken into and a big haul of silks, clothing, dress goods, shoes and overcoats w-as made. This has been an eventful week along this line. The Little German Band. There was a hand of- wandering Gorman musicians on the street Mon day. The music was free and a col lection taken, which wras quite prof itable to them. It was good music, too, far in advance of sonic larger and more pretentious organizations. In the evening they played for a dane at the German hall. Here was enjoy ed a rousing good time. Refresh ments were served. Musical Monday Night. Mrs. Robert Cain of Stella, Mrs. By ran Day and Mrs. Sue Cain .Lilian of Long Beach, Cal., will give a mus ical at the Christian church next Mon day night. The proceeds will go to the church building fund. The public are invited to attend. A1 Spear’s smiling lace was miss ed from Wahl's store a few days this week. He is one of those who got “caught” in the jury wheel Nebraska W. C. T. U. Meets. The Nebraska Womans Christian Temperance Union, led by Mrs. Fran ces B. I b ald, held their thirty-fifth annual convocation at Lincoln the first of the week Tile attendance was large and a lively interest mani fested. Seventy-seven local unions wore organized in the state last year, and eight new county organizations were effected. The National \V. C. T. I conven tion meets at Omaha this Friday af ternoon and adjourns next Wednes day. Mrs. Stevens of Maine lias been the national president since the deatli of Frances Willard. Omaha is ex pecting thousands of delegates and visitors. All who know Mayor Dahl man, are well aware that he would surely die of thirst if the good worn en over succeed in their efforts, but just like jovial Jim, lie is opening wide the gates of his city,and doing all in his power to show' the ladies a royal good time. The famous Mrs.Armour of Georgia delivers the convention sermon in I the auditorium Sunday afternoon I Governor Glenn of N irtli Carolina I speaks in the evening, and all dining the session distinguished people will have the floor. The last annual meeting of this band of women was at Nashville, Teun., and that state went dry soon afterwards. Their avowed Intention is, to start a fire in Omaha that will speedily make Nebraska a prohibition stab a PRINCIPLE IS AT STAKE OPPORTUNITY TO ESTABLISH A SAFE PRECEDENT. Teach the Leaders to Stop Nomi nating Would-Be Third-Term ers Vote Against Them. The Tribune has nothing to offer against the personnel of the demo cratic county ticket. Wo are not on ly willing, hut arc glad to state ttial (lit1 candidates on both tickets are ex cellent gent Inju n There is more In the present cam paign, however, than the personality of any candidate; a far reaching prin ciple is at stake, and an opportunity to accomplish an enduring precedent is at hand. Four years ago the republican county convention nominated several third term candidates, and asked for them tiie votes of Richardson county citizens Muudeds of republicans re fused to follow the party's dictate because of an inherent opposition to third termers. The result was the election of the entire democratic ticket by enormous majorities. Thus it was that tin* rank and lile of the republican party put \prlncl pies above party Thus a precedent el two terms and no more was established by the republican county organization; a precedent, by the way, that party l adi i s will fear to ignore Tile selfishness of men who seek to draw county salaries Indefinitely to the exc lusion of oilier men equally as worthy, and more deserving, does not appeal to the spirit ot fair deal ing so prominent In every American We think it was Mr. Bryan who an nounced when nominated for prest. den! that lie would not accept even a second term. The law of litis slate prohibits a county treasurer from holding office more than two terms, not because It believes county treasurers are dis honest, but because public policy is best served by a change of admlnls t rut ion in the affairs of the county. Notwithstanding the well founded opposition to the principle of third termers, we find the democratic county ticket made up of men, every one of whom bus beeu^in tile court house for four years, except coro ner, and every one of whom is a candidate for a third term, except Dr. Wilson and L. C. Edwards. In the east! of county judge, a candidate is presented. Judge Gagnon, who lias held that office for eight out of the last ten years, I hr* pt'opoHiiion unit inis conui 1 ion submits to tin' democratic voter of this county is the identical pro position which confronted the re publican voters four years ago. If the democratic voters will act with tin* same patriotism that actu ated republican voters to stamp their disapproval upon third term candidates tlu* precedent ngaliidt of ficial hogglshness and third termers will be established in both parties. The conclusion is certain that il the voters of neither parly will elect third termers the leaders will stop nominating them. The rank and file of the democratic party has an opportunity this fall to show its patriotism. If this opportu nity is met with a disinterestedness so far as party ties are concerned—a principle which should actuate all patriotic men—much will be accom plished in the way of the county’s welfare, not only for the present but for the years to come. I A Pretty Home Wedding. On VV- inesday morning. October 20th, occurred Hi* ri,-linage of Mr. Landon McKee Kelsey of Beaumont, Texas, and Miss Blanche Elizabeth Burger of Reserve, Kas., at the beau tiful country home of the bride's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. .1. .1. Burger. It was an elaborate affair. The home was profusely decorated with smilax and cut flowers. Prof. Campbell of the Hiawatha Academy presided at tile piano. Miss Mable Smith of Re serve sang “As the Dawn” by Wal ton \ quart«t of Indies -Mrs Peter son, Misses Martha Stewart, Mable Evans and Mable Smith sang the “Bridal Chorus” from Lohengrin, as the bridal party entered the parlor, where Die beautiful ring marriage ser vice was performed by Rev. R. it . Teeter, D. D., of Falls City. The at tendants were Misses Stella Burger and Hazel Kelsey, and Messrs Cor win Clyde and Harley Burger. The bride was handsomely gowned in an elegant white silk messallne gown and veil, while the groom, as all grooms are, was attired in the conventional black. About fifty invited guests were pres ent and many beautiful and eostlv pesentB were received. After an elegant four course .wed ding breakfast was served the bride and groom started for their Texas home'with the best wishes of many friends. Another Lot Sale. Whitaker Bros, have plotted the Jacob Vogel tract into lots and will offer them at public am tion on Sat urday, Oct. eOtll These lots lay fine and would make one with the most fastidious taste, a good building place. The Baptist Ladies. The Baptist ladies will meet with Mrs.G.W. Spragins Friday afternoon. They have lots of work to do and till are requested to be there as early as possible. DISTRICT COURT. Has Been in Session Sinije Tuesday. Judge Pemberton on E3en*h District court lias been in session since Tuesday. With Judge Pember ton of Beatrice, on the bench Several cases have been dismissed and a few have had judgment rendered. Following are the cases disposed i of up to Thusday noon: Peter Frederick. Sr., vs. Mrs. El i leu Moran foreclosure—dismissed Blackwell & Co. vs. P. P Cum tilings—-appeal-—dismissed. William It. Smith vs. Charlton Hall action on contract- dismissed Josephine Everett vs. Allison Ev orett—appeal—dismissed. C. B. McColen vs. F. II. Gilliland pomlssory note—dismissed. Phillip Miller, et al. va. McCumber At Glaze—promissory note -judgment rendered for $456.60. Maggie T. Barnes vs. Ren H. Bar nos—divorce and alimony—a divorce was granted, custody of the children and $500 alimony allowed. Edward .1. Bright vs, Hanna M. Bright—divorce- -divorce granted. Peter Frederick, Sr., vs. William Scott,Jr.,—attachment Judgment ren dered. Peter Frederick, Sr., vs. Mrs. Geo. Dielsch and Geo Dlotseh—promissory note—judgment for plaintiff. Thomas ,1 Gist vs. Jessie Morton Nulk—to declare trust for relief—dis missed The ease of Charles Mason, Incom petent, wuj dismissed. Martin Hill vs. Levi Bright dama ges dismissed Harry L. Ramel, et al, vs. Paul; T. Kamel, ct al,—partition- partition or dered Peter Frederick, Sr., vs. Annu M. Huffman and Fred 11. Itoffman— at tachment dismissed. First National Hank of Falls City, Neli.. vs. Lyman B. Cornell, et a1, foreclosure dismissed. HORSE DROPPED DEAD. While Pulling at a Plow in Thi Heavy Street. A horse owned tty William Wilson broke u blood vessel and dropp I dead In the harness, while pulling a plow on Stone street Wednesday af ternoon. We have heard of a humane soci ety and a law against cruelty to ani mals, but. neither were in evidence on the street while the plowing was go ing on in the heavy street. Chief of Police Marts happened along during the afternoon and order ed the plowing with one team stop ped and the dead animal, which hail been laying in the street for hours, removed. It stretched the hearl strings of many u passerby to ace the poor beast tug in the harness. Of course the paving should not lie delayed, but il is h wicked shame to tax the life of a noble and faithful animal to its death. Why not put on ft few more horses to the plow? It might, be a little inconvenienl -but it would lie much more humane. JOHN BRANNUM. Passed Away at Ten O'clock Tues day Night, After Short Illness. After an illness of short duration John Itrannum, who suffered a stroke of paralysis, died at his home In this ( ity at ten o'clock Tuesday evening. For several days Mr. llrannum had suffered intensely and was unable to take nourishment on account of Ills tongue being paralyzed. He was sev enty-two years of age In August. He leaves u wife, four daughters and six sons; also three brothers.two of whom live in California and the other in Mill Grove, Mo., where also two sisters reside. His immediate family were with him at the end and did everything In their power to re lieve ids suffering. Funeral services were held from the Christian church yesterday(Thurs day), at 2:30 p. m Rev. F. R. Hay officiated Fell With Ladder. Roswell Fisher, who with his wife lives just east of the Baptist cnurcn, was going up a ladder to do some work on a roof last Saturday when the ladder slipped and he fell to the ground. He realized that. he was badly hurt, but not until he had suf fered all Saturday night was It known that the thigh bone was broken. A physician was called Sunday morning and the bone was set. He has Buffet ed- greatly hut for one of his advan red years he is doing as well as could be expected. In Justice Court. Justice Spragins bound Martin Murray over to the District court, Murray is charged with entering the houses of Roscoe Anderson and Am brose Buerstetta at Humboldt and also with larceny from the person of Roscoe Anderson. Quite a number of Humboldt citizens were here to tes tify ngainst him. More Horses Stolen. A team of horses, a wagon and two sets of harness, the property of William Otto who lives near Verdon was taken from his farm Monday night. No trace of them lias been found up to the time of going to press. _ Sewing. For all kinds of sewing and dress making set- or call on Sarah E. Her baugh. on Fulton St4>ot. between 13th and 14th. 42-3L “The THIRD TERM at public office is WRONG and a DANGEROUS POLICY.”—Falls City News, Nov. 3, 1905