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About The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191? | View Entire Issue (Dec. 16, 1910)
ix *t. v --J-" 240 acres well improved, 1J miles f 40 acres as part payment, balance lony t J 200 acres 154 miies from depot. Hi, take 40 or HO acres as part payment i‘>0 acres upland, 1 mile from dep< ■ 160 acres I oh n son county, Nebrusl, 1(,7 acres near Hrovnville, Nehru HO acres V-mile from Kalis ( ity hi 'iki aer< . $H,0 ! im;ir vc e.its Kino rtmniiiK water. A No l o 'portu> .Vonev to loan This is the chief Jffl Q requisite for Up | I making Perfect ffl| Bake Day Foods jvj _ . j Absolutely Pure jr; The only Baking Pi FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH. The building Is Nearing Completion And Is a Dta utiful Structure. ncv. K t.lt;wcrtii Day, Tin new Clinst’ua church on Slone Ki'eet is it In autiful building of white pressed In •]; and in its construction, service it.; \v> 11 as beauty has been considered. The ifasenn nt lias a large flitting room or gymnasittn JOx ti feet, kitchen supplied with cup-I hoards and dumb-waiters. Willing Workt rs’ parlor, kindergarten, farm ers’ rest room and toliets. The main floor consists of reading room, pas tor's study and parlor, auditorium, 4 Sunday School rooms, baptistry and robing rooms, and choir room. The upper floor has n large K. room, gallery and and on south and west Sunday School rooms above the baptistry and robing rooms. The ceiling is of blue tinted metal and exceedingly beautiful. It is im possible in a few words to describe this unique building. We expect to dedicate January 15, and hope all who read th'ese lines will come and see how nicely service, beauty and djrab.lily are combined in this beautiful church. Let us fill a plant box for you. They are birch bark and attractive— Simanton & Pence. < —-- r-iT~Trrrr~Trrmniri— rm ~wni u iwniiiiiiii ib ii m Christmas at Pang Chuang, Shantung, China By Emma Boose Tucker, M. D. Christmas in China? Yes, to the j boson few from the many millions— who have accepted the Gospel of the hie who gave Christmas to the world Come with me to our inland Mission Station, and spend the holiday (ih my guest. A village that knows not the day nor its meaning, and most of the Inhabitants of which do not wish lo know the meaning of any festivity that is Introduced by an outsider, a foreigner, lies just the other side of that mud wall that encloses us. The indifference of tills village, together with that of the 350 others which sur round un within an area ofan oight I ;nlle radius, serves to keep us thought fill, prayerful, in the midst of our gayeties. From the busy days lived within the Mission Compound only one holiday from school and other duties can he granted, for is not the month-long celebration of the greatest' of all festivals, the Chinese New Year, due in a few weeks? So much of joy and gladness must be crowded into the hallowed Eve and the holy I fay. Sexes do not mingle in China. We ladles are not invited to the Hoys' School on Christmas Eve to see their theatricals, but we are to the Girls' u'hpol. Whence comes love and abtlit m theatrical;; possessed by Chinese? Why are they willing to stand all day in the open under the si orchlng rays if a summer sun to watch with admit* ation the ordinary theatrical player, and lo follow with eager Interest the historical story screeched in non musical tones by the performers? No wonder all the women residing within the walls of the Mission Compound ire early in their seats at the Girls' Hoarding School, watching with long ing oyi s I'm the first a t They will ippreeiale wllilt they will sooil see They lave not long to wait. The door opens. The tall slleeplierd en rolled in sheepskin with staff and lantern In hand, leads in his bleating .beep. School gills, on all fours, rov •- d with sheets or sheep skin robes, to be very docile animals. Soon e singing of the Heavenly choir i .l. :. us know we are viewing the ,i , 11. d -t ■ ry ol tin1 Shepherds and a- Angel Hong. A heathen patient ,,)u, ■ - Hospital in her ignorance Slit- p," and she now hoars the iv11 | story perhaps for the first ,;i now thi- sci tie lias changed. i tils. is> a iutli 01 jiisUii a j'mueii. the magistrate is cruel and fierce. Tin irenibling accused and the bolder accusi r kneel heforo him. The ease ii tried. Terse, witty dialogue fol lows. The defendant's story finds no favor. Blows are dealt! Again the scene shifts. Travelers fi( m a far country arrive. Are those not Americans? Are they traveling in China on Christmas Eve? Lot us ask them. They sav they are curious to know how the young women who have boon their financial and spiritual charges these years in China are far ing on the eve of the great Natal Day of the Christ-Child. Questions are asked. A surprising knowledge of American customs is revealed. AVe are glad these travelers came. We are sorry they can stay no longer. But the next act crowds fast. And so, at a late hour, streams of women are passing to the Hospital, to the Women’s Bible school, and into dark narrow courtyards in rear of which are their homes. Can we now retire? No, there are little stockings in the foreigners’ houses that still hang limp. They know the story of Santa Claus. The little* white cotton-cloth stockings be longing to black-haired, pig-tailed | children have not yet heard that myth and so no wonder black eyes will ex pect to peep Into them in the morn ing. Not ho with the black ones of the four little sons and daughters of American fathers and mothers Hut Santa’s work is soon done as distances are near. The lights go out! The earth looks white in the cold ! clear moonlight. What awakes us? How sweet Is the music! Are we j again with shepherds and sheep under starry skies listening to angelic songs? The seraphic notes of per fectly blending voices seen heavenly. Mut. now we know that the words of "White Shepherds watch their Flocks by Night" are uttered in the accents of the Far Fast, and not those of i Judea. They come nearer those i I voices. There is the tramping of many, many feet. They came undpr our windows. Lanterns are hold with ice-cold fingers. Hooks are scanned | and now we hear, “Joy to the World, I the Lord is Come.” I We are fully awake now. We list en. We peep. Those beloved school girls—little twelve-year-old tots and big elder sisters—the whole sixty are there! Is It yet daylight? < O, no. Far from it! That was an oprly cock-crow. We applaud. There re cedes tlit* noise of wooden sboe I soles passing over a brick verandah, and whispers and laughter are faint er and fainter. We again retire. From the distance no farther than the next foreign co-worker's residence come again' sweet strains. Did ever caroling ex-! press more sweetly love and grat ilude? *' j Again we are awakened. Again i (lie patter of wooden soles stop ping under our window s. Again the ; i whisperings and the flashes of light, lend then those are masculine voices.] j O. yes, the school boys, too. have come with their songs. "Are the1 ! school girls safely within their en-| closing walls?" we wonder. habit making m ever watchful lest a hoy 1 might look upon a girl. Our watches j tell us we’ve been sleeping an hour, since Iasi awakened, so with relieved feelings we listen on, and the meas ure of our applause is not curtailed by our momentary anxi ty. But it is still so early. We would not yet! arise were it not that on our shoul ders rest no inconsiderable number of; duties. Hospital patients have arisen early and have donned in as far as they are able, their holiday attire, j Medical cases must be seen; surgical ] eases must he dressed, for are not all of the three-hundred residents of the Mission Compound to he in church j at h:30 this morning? Before passing, in to hoar the appropriate Christmas1 exercises of Girls’ and Boys’ Boarding j Schools, kindergarten and day schools we put away the little wagons which have been hauled by the wee foreign children in the distribution of native candy, dried persimmons, peanuts and picture cards among the families of teachers and servants resident in the Compound. Now wo are in the Church. The principal of the Boys’ Academy, fine, strong, direct in speech as any for eigner, face alert and smiling, pre sides. There are but songs and the recitations—just as we knew them in onr native land. The words no long er are uttered with strange sounds Then follows tho collection. A fcs.ur ' prising amounts of things for the poor —flour, millet, vegetables, clothing, money! A committee on distribution is appointed. The church poor In many directions will be thanking the Giver of all good gifts ere long. Eleven o'clock and we are dis missed. Now the treat of a pear, some candy, dried perismmons; pea nuts, a little white flour or rice (great luxuries) and possibly a litle meat, with a turnip and some carrots, tlie whole enlivened by a bright pic ture card, is distributed to each pa tient. in the Hospital. Their grat itude knows no bounds. What mo tive Is it that could prompt a person of alien race, a stranger, not only to treat their diseases—though often loathsome and to get up to wait upon them at night, but also prompt him to give them to eat what they never can afford to have except at the great festival of the Chinese New' Year? It is inconceivable. They do not try to solvee the riddle, but hap- j ptly accept the great, blessing. How ever, they, loo, learn why all the world should give—and yet grow rich in giving—on Christinas Day! Next we are off to the Girls' school. Within tlie enclosure stands rows of girls, each receiving and holding her treat of nuts, fruit and candy in the skirt of her upper garment. Off they scamper, to return care-free, and then the games begin. Drop the handkerchief holds rapt attention, des pite the difficulty of running, even witti unbound feet, when wearing shoes with non-flexible wooden solos. I Other games follow. Reluctantly we leave them and go to see the stud ents of the Boys’ Academy drill according to most advanced tactics, all commands in English. Eater they gather on tin1 athletic field and are as rampant after foot-ball as tlie most devoted students of Prince ton. At four p. m. we withdraw from these happy scenes and meet together —the eight adults and four children of us Americans—to observe Christ mas as if this were a gathering of our own flesh and blood. There is a bright Christmas tree, the thought ful little remembrances, the songs in mother tongue, the happy little spe, ches, the* festival board, the ,weet prayerful thanks to Him who gave Christmas, .then the loving good night-, and we pass to our own homes. There are lights in the church. Our Chinese friends, too are thanking Him who "Came to us p Stranger, and by Him all were saved.” For nuts and frail go to Sowlcs. Presbyterian Church Notes. That fine Sten optican Lecture at the Presbyterian Church oil Thursday night, should attract your attention. Dr. Tucker will give us China in song that ought to delight us all, and fur nish memories for many days. The Chinese and Japanese exhibit will be held in the basemen of the church on Friday and Saturday troni 2:00 to 9:00 p. m. each day. This is your last opportunity to secure Xmas and New Year presents of an unusual kind. The gross proceeds of the sale will be given to the New Hospital work of the Drs. Tucker in China. Help yourself and a good cause at the same time. Sabbath worship is not only a priv ilege, but a duty and opportunity. Make the service of God’s house help ful by your own presence annd voice in song and prayer. The pastor will preach morning and evening. R. Cooper Bailey, Pastor. Holly and Holly wreathes. Order now.—Simanton & Pence. Invoicing began in carnets at Samuel Wahl's store on Monday. He Lopes soon to be ready to open up again. A good supply of good things for Christmas at Sowles. I ■ ■■■■■■■HBMnTCSBBaBSsnaaHmBHBHBaMHHHas .' .a s KaaaBSOK ;bbub■tr7few!i Xmas Announcement Every year the manufactureers vie with each other in making Jewelry with originality of design and Duality. It's our object to choose the best from the hundreds of designs shown to offer our customers. We feel that in this we have been ouite successful this year and take pride in offer ing our showing of Christmas gifts to the public. Lockets The large lockets with long chains are still very popular and will be worn extensively during the coming season. Baby lockets and chains $1.50 and up. Misses’ 1 o c k e t s and chains $2.50 and up. Large locket and chain $$.50 and up. Rings Plain band, signet and set rings, with imitation and genuine stones, for all from the baby to grand father. All solid gold. Cut Glass The celebrated Libbey and other American cut glass. Bowls $4.50 to $16.00. Water Sets $12.00 to $:io.oo. Souvenir Spoons Our stock of souvenir spoons cotains over 20 dif ferent patterns with plain; gilt, and engraved bowls, among the last named are the new Presbyterian and Christian Churches, prices 75c to $2.50 I DIAMONDS A good diamond is a constant pleasure, a poor one a constant disappointment Tne ([uality of >aquet's diamonds is easily recognized for its superiority, especially when compared with others We have a few specials in small stones mount ed in rings, brooches and cuff links that will be of advantage to you if bought now. Bracelets From the small babv bracelet at $1.00 to the extra wide, plain and en graved, and stone set in the newest designs for the young lady at $2.75 and up. Links Plain signet, hand en graved, fancy and stone set, in solid gold, sterling (silver and gold plate. Solid $2.00 to $10.00. Silver and Plate 50c to $2.50. Silver Novelties Match boxes, bay tags, nail files, cuticles and nail buffers, seals, etc. in large variety of designs, plain and fancy effects. 50c to $3.00 Toilet Sets Two and three piece sets in sterling silver and quad ruple plate Two piece sets $4.50 up. Three “ “ H.50 up. Hat brushes 2.00 up. (dotlies brushes 3.00 up. WATCHES A Watch from Jaqiiets is recognized as the best that can be bought for the money. Men’s Watches $4.50'to $60.00 . Ladies' Watches 5.00 to 40.00 Boys’ Watches 1.00 to 5.00 Hal Pins | The very latest in large white-stone pins. Also the new signet and other large stone pins. White stone pins $i .25 up Signet and others 75c up Other Suggestions Cuff pins in gold and plate, per pin 25c to $2.50. Cuff and collar pin sets, $1.75 to $3.50. Collar button sets, some thing' new $1.00. Clocks Have you seen our H-day desk clocks? They are n e w, beautiful, reliable and low priced. We also have the small 1-day desk clocks, motor clocks, etc. to the large Westminster chime clocks. Ask to see them. Fountain Pens The best is none too good, that is why we sell the Conklin Self-filling, Waterman Ideal and Moore’s Non-Leakable Pens. All $2.50 and up. A. E. JAQUET The Old Reliable Jeweler and Optician Opposite Post Office Falls City, Neb. \