The Falls City Tribune FIVE CONSOLIDATIONS: FALLS CITY TRIBUNE, HUMBOLDT ENTERPRISE, RULO RECORD, CROCKER'S EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL AND DAWSON OUTLOOK. Vol. VII FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA, FRIDAY, APRIL 29, mo. Number 18 SALEM SWEPT BY FLAMES DISASTROUS CONFLAGRATION VISITS SISTER CITY. Thirty-five Building Wiped Out By the Fire Business Section Suffers To Rebuild. i he calamity which hit Salem so terribly last Saturday has passed. Th<. plucky little village is last re covering from the shock of her mis fortune and is beginning >eicd up and communication with at I,point s established. The loss lias been variously esti <1 at from $75,000 to $250,000. $1(10.000 will probably cover the actu al t'.-s as the burned property was on ly partially insured. The lox; will be set< rely felt, especially Dy those hav inp small holding, representing all (h< t living. ;i- all thirty-five buildings are sa*»; to have burned, representing some of the best business rooms in town, as well as some old and tjrne w< n structures. The fire originat ed -li a small wood dwelling during the noon hour and while the occu pants were at dinner. Through a ibfeetive or overheated flue the roof caught fire, and when first noticed wa.*- all abla/.i . The wind was blow ing a iiuricane gale and made all atUjnpts to stay the fire abortive. s'aleni lias good reasons to be gr; l.i ful that the fire area i.' not la - g.« r. Any change in the wind and otb* r buildings adojining would have hem fired and the extent of the probable damage in that case cannot ht approximated. \ Many buildings w< e fired from sparks falling ifpon i hi pi and from the great neat, but by heroic efforts on the part of the fighters, the fire area was restricted lo ts present proportions. A dozen or more families arc home P-- 1 lowever.noiie are without shel ter as there is sufficient room in Sa 1 n; for their accommodation Tne only thing that saved i 1 *- post er? , block from destruction was ihe fact that the roofs were of slieet irr The fire raged on three sides but Iv'ft the block almost unharmed. Kin proof roof • should be ihe only one tolerated in town. Ttiey cost little more than shingles, and pro vide a large degree of security against the fire find. K~*jeiki. has no means for fighting fin This is a serious problem for every small town to face. Without any apparatus they are absolutely at the mercy of wind and flame. Some provision ought to be mad" to meet a visitation of this kind. As Seen By An Eye-Witaess. •What resulted in a very disastrous fire started in Salem Saturday short ly after noon, when W. \V. Spurlock came running to the home of Mrs. C. t'iaus, an elderly lady living on m;. n street just opposite the drug sioie and informed the family, who were eating dinner, that their house was on fire. Fire alarms were sent out and crowds soon gathered on the street, bm with no fire facilities. Flames soon gained great headway, a.ul soon the two-story frame building just east of it was in flames. At the same time the two story frame building across the street south, owned and occupied by J. Ct. Ranger, for a harness shop, caught fire in several places and frot there the blaze on south side of / the street swept the, restaurant,owned by C. A. Lord of Ltneoln. tt. then leaped to the eoal house owned by! Hiram Shildneek, next to a residence owned and occupied by J. W. Hall. It then swept across the street east and burned the residence of Mrs.Han-1 nah Vandervort, then south to the house owned by C. .11 Emmert and occupied by B. C. Parish, then south-j oast and took the two owned by Mrs. Ray of Denver. While all of those were burning, the blaze on the north side of the street went from the two-story frame building t.o the brick restaurant owned by Malone Pear son. It next demolished the bank which was a brick structure; made Its way to the two-story brick gen eral merchandise store owned by M. L. Dowell. Next in line was the two store brick owned by Hiram Sliild neck and occupied as a hardware on the first floor and furniture on second floor. The flames then crossed the Street east, and demolished the Kails City Telephone Co. building, 'hen the two residenceseast owned by Hiram Ttehen. In all there were thirty-five buildings destroyed. The wind was •errlfic and at times the faithful workers were almost dismayed, as all around them blazes were starting. Heroic efforts were made by many of the men and every one did all they mild. J. G. Ranger, M. L. Dowell nd Hiram Shildneek all suffered in avy losses, while Snyder & Parish’s drug store, Houck's meat market and Karsh’s genew> merchandise store Mid postoffice were severely damaged, hue residences mostly carried small insurances. Married. A very pretty, but quiet wedding occurred Sunday morning at six o’clock at the home of Mrs. Margaret Cade, when her daughter, Miss Kthel, was united in marriage to Mr. Ralph B. Simpson. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. C. Brooks of tin' Methodist church in the presence of the close relatives and a few friends. Following the ceremony a delicious wedding breakfast was serv ed, after which tbo. bride and groom were driven to. 1 lie. Burlington station and went to St.,Joe for a short wed ding trip. They will go to Wahoo to visit Mr. Simpson’s parents before returning home. Mrs. Simpson has grown to woman hood in this city and is the renter of a large and admiring circle of friends. Mr. Simpson came from Wahoo, Xeb., to our city about three years ago and has been engaged in the jewelry business. He is a young man of estimable character and stands high in business and social cir cles here. While he is to be congrat ulated upon his good fortune, he is entirely worthy of the prize he lias won. We are glad to know that Mr. and Mrs. Simpson will make this c'ty thei home, and on their life’s ojurney they take with them the sincerest congrat ulations and best wishes of all their friends. Surprise. Tiie neighbors and friend - of Rev. Matill pulled off a pleasant surprise on the Matill family Tuesday cv< ning. Before anyone in the parsonage sus pected that anything out of the ordi nary was doing, the neighborhood had lim'd up in the front yard. After an evening of social intercourse and the partaking of refreshments, all return ed to their homes. The occasion trill not quickly be forgotten. Medical Society Meets. The Richardson County Medical society met in the Elk’s club room Tuesday afternoon. Officers elected for 1910 are. Dr. C. T. Burch ard, pres ident; Dr. Morris, Humboldt, vice president; Dr. Andrews, Stella, ^ee rotaryand treasurer; Dr. Keller, cen sor. New members received into the society were Drs.Trotter.Thomas and Brink. Those present were Dr. Andrews of Stella, Dr. Shook, Shubert^ Dr. Thomas. Verdon; Dr. Morris, Hum boldt; Dr. Watson, Dr. C. T. Burch ard, Dr. Trotter, Dr. Brink, Foils City. The next meeting of the society will be held the second Tuesday In July. Boy6 Paroled. Guy and Donald McDaniels, the two kids, eleven and nipe years old, | who started to go out west in tlio| Wheeler rig last Friday had their, trial in Judge Gagnon's court. Wed nesday and Thursday. Prosecutor Gantt repesenting the state and At toneyr Falloon the boys. \ strong effort was made to send the two chil dren to the refom school. The Judge however; wisely and in line with pres ; cut day juvenile methods paroled the boys on good behavior, giving them in charge of their step-father and At torney Falloon. HAYWARD FOR CONGRESS Taken From Any Angle lie is the Most Logical Candidate. CHARACTER ABOVE REPROACH . '' ’ ' 7 Hayward in Private Life Has Always Supported the Republicanism As Exemplified By Roosevelt Could lie Easily Elected. Though surface indications are i not always dependable, still we would be safe in guessing that the contest to succeed Congressman McGuire would soon be an issue. For fear that you may have for gotten about, it. we will state that Congressman McGuire is the repre sentative from the First Nebraska dis trict. We received a package of let tuce seeds from Mac the other day.! which indicates that the government at Washington still lives and that McGuire is on the job. We hadn't heard from him since hist planting time and were growing somewhat un easy for fear that ‘“Uncle Joe” had devoured him, but the lettuce seeds allayed all fear, and the game may go on. Of course, McGuire will be nomin ated by the democrats, but he will not. be elected by the people unless the republicans again make the mis* taken seriously across the district and Lincoln people are clamoring for a candidate who lias some chance of nomination. Judge Frost lias been mentioned but lie will not get in un less Toliey gels out, and Tolley seems to have lost tlie way out. Kx Congressman Pollard, against whom McGuire overcame a majority of nearly five thousand and defeat ed two years ago, will get in the race against the almost unanimous advice of liis friends. Pollard lias a cer tain following Hint will vole for him, lint liis record as congressman, the $12U0 incident, and liis fearful defeat two years ago would make liis nom ination nothing short of a political disaster. Pollard lias always lieen a Cannon man. lie was one of the speaker’s (rusted lieutenants while in congress. Kfforls were made to get him to oppose the speaker two years ago tint were fruitless. With take of nominating a weak man as his opponent. The republicans are not as united as they might be, and the prospects of success are not as rose colored as they were two years I ago. To achieve success next fall will require the exercise of good judgment in the primaries in select ing a candidate. George Tobey of Lincoln is one of tlie republican aspirants. Tobey is a negative proposition. He was sec retary to Congressman Burkett and was admittedly a good secretary. While holding such position he be came enamored of Washington and lias been trimming ids congressional sails ever since, liis best friends do not claim that he is superior con gressional timber, but content them selves with statements, all of which are true, to the effect that he is a man of good habits and excellent morals. The great majority of T.in coln republicans would be giad if lie would get out of the race, and some effort lias been made to accomplish lids result. liis candidacy is not tlit> present feeling against "Uncle Joe," Pollard will undoubtedly an nounce that he is against him. for Pollard is not troubled with ties of friendship when his personal ito rests are concerned. The Tribune feels that Will liny war of Nebraska City, whose picture appears on this page is the logical candidate. Hayward, from any angle, is the superior of all candidates whose names are suggested. He is a Nebraska product of whom the state may be proud. Ilis father, the late Senator M. II. Hayward, was a veteran of the war of the rebellion. Ho was one of Nebraska’s first set tlers and his labors not only con tributed largely to the development of the commonwealth, hut as well helped write the history of Nebraska republicanism. He was elected Unit ed States senator in a contest against I). E. Thompson of Lincoln of such bitterness and intensity that it cost his life before he took his seat. Will Hayward, his sen, learned his politics from this source, and, to the person nl knowledge of the writer, the ton has always ndhored to the progres sive principles advocated by the father. Hayward in private life lias always supported the republicanism exempli fied by the life and works of Theo dore Roosevelt. Such support on his part lias been militant, and the pro gross!ve principles so popular with the present rank and file, are the principles whose popularity is greatly Indebted to such men as Will Hayward. Mo 1h ti graduate of the state university, is a veteran of the Spantph-Amcricnn war and a law yer of commanding ubility. lie is at present secretary of the National committee, and the youngest man who ever held tills exalted position. His relations with Theodore Roose -v both sides. The judges gave the de cision to Wymon . Tin question was. “Resoiv d. tluii Labor Unions Are On the Whole Beneficial.•’ Wymore was ropiasent ed by Miss Floy Lewis. Miss Doro thy Kauffman and Donald lJoemer, and they upheld the affirmative side of the argument. Falls City, wtth •lean Cain, Camille Leyda aii'1 dames Kalloon argued the negative side. The judges were Prof. Persingi r of tin* Stale University, Prof. Wells of Wesleyan, and Prof. Maze of the Lincoln high school. II is admitted that the contest was exceedingly close, Wymore winning by close margin. The Fruit Situation. During tiie Iasi persistent cold wav® the thermometer lias repeatedly hit lli<* danger point hard. The exceed ingly dry condition of the atmosphere has no doubt saved the fruit in this section from annihilation. Cherries and all the tender varieties have gone the way of till tilings. Peaches will have suffered severely, though there are reasons for believing that Rich ardson county will have peaches in season. There are fanciers who argue that the frost only advantaged the ap ple prospects. The thought is that the frost only culled the excess of fruit, from the trees. Be that as it may, tin apple erop does not appear to hi seriously damaged. The con tinued cold somewhat injured the fruit so that it was less susceptible when tlie weather was severest. Initiation of Royal Arch Masons. Last Friday evening a very fine meeting was held by the Koyal Arch Masons. Three candidates were ini tiated, (lie work being done unusual ly well. Tho>v was a large attond anee from the surrounding country and neighboring towns, among them t were Judge S I’. Davison and Key. Liddell of Tecumseh. Following the business session, a 'banquet was servfd in the banquet room of the Masonic temple. There were sev eral delightful speeches during the evening. Among the speakers were Judge Davison and Rev. Liddell of : Tecum sell, .1. R Cain, Jr., of Stella. Rev. Day, Rev. Brooks, and Rev. Bail ey of this city. The addresses were all very interesting and held the profound attention of all. Tin ses sion was a benefit and a pleasure to all who were present. Celebrated Anniversary. Tlic Degree of Honor celebrated i heir anniversary at their ball Thurs day evening. At the close of lodge a number of visitors wero admitted to the lodge room and a splendid program rendered. Ice cream and cake were served a' ten o'clock [HE WEEK’S SOCIAL EVENTS AS TWAS TOLD TO OUR SO CIETY EDITOR Various Kinds of Entertainment by Individuals, Lodges, Clubs, Churches, Etc. A miscellaneous shower was given Friday evening by Miss Leah Poteet for Miss Kthel Cade, whose marriage to It. It. Hirnpson was to take, place on Sunday. The guest list included the Five VV's and a few friends out side tire club. (lames and music made up the evening's entertainment. Refreshments In three courses wore served by Miss Leah and her sister, Miss Mahle. Many beautiful giftH were bestowed upon Miss Cade, show ing tile high regard in which she was held by her friends. The even ing was nost dcfightful. The Woodman Circle gave a most enjoyable entertainment last Satur day evening in their lodge room In the form of a necktie party. Neck ties of all colors, kinds and shapes were made by tin* ladles and sold, tlio partners for supper being found by matching neckties. A pleasant even ing was enjoyed by those present. Refreshments consisting of ice cream, cake and coffin? were served, and a goodly sum was realized from the ef fort and will lie added to the lodge fund. The Shakespeare club mot. with Mrs John OilliKun Friday afternoon. Ow ing to the fact that Saturday was tlie anniversary of the poet's birth,there were several departures from tha regular plan and custom of tlie club. The regular lesson finished Act IV. of a "Winter's Tale," and there was also a biography of Shakespeare giv en by Mrs. lsham Iteavis. A short talk on his plays was given by Mrs. T. J. Gist. lOneh member present was presented with n. r birth Games and social conver sation furnished onteretaintrent for tile guests and at ten o'clock ice cream and cake were served. Dur ing tlie evening Mrs. Marts was giv en a post, card chower. Mrs. O. 1' Hock was tin victim of n band of plotters from her church so: ietv, the (’. W. 11. M., and many neighbors, who gave her a ojlly sur prise last Monday evening. It was known that the day was the anni versary of her birth and with baskets filled with good things, about forty friends took the Heck home complet ly by storm, the victim being great ly surprised. All kinds of games were played, and the refreshments, which were elegant, were served at a suitable hour. A beautiful chafing dish wits presented to Mrs. Heck by her friends. The Thursday Bridge club was en tertained by Mrs. Charles Hargrave at their session of last week. Two tables were placed for the game, which was played with unusual in terest. Refreshments were served at"five o’clock, after which the ladles llng< red for a half hour of pleasant conversation. The Kaffee Klatch was entertain ed by Miss Maude Graham on Tues day afternoon. There was a largo membership present. A portion of the afternoon was given to discuss ing new rules which were adopted by the club Music and games helped to pass the afternoon. Refreshments were served at five o'clock.