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f * THE FALLS CITY TRIBUNE. . , , , , . ' Number i5 Vol. V FALLS CITY NEBRASKA FRIDAY HAY i 1908. A Pleasant Surprise. Kev Neide and wife were th victims of a most pleasant sui prise on last Thursday evenin ; w hen the members o f S 1 Thomas church took possessio of their home and proceeded t manage things to their likiny It was all done so quietly am with so little ceremony that th reverend and his wiie did no realize what had happened uu til after the crowd had departei and an inventory was taken o the good things they had left a tokens or the appreciation o the good work he is accomplish ing in this parish , and of th splendid Easter services he hai given them. Old Pete is Dead Pcte the faithful old hors which "has done service on the dc livery wagon for Billy Moss fc so many years , died last Friday and now Billy is mourning th loss of one of the best horses eve known. For twenty years Pete hitche to the delivery wagon and stand ing on the corners has been familiar figure to our people , wh will miss him almost as much a does his master. In the meantime Billy is lool < ing around for another horse bu thinks he will be hard to pleas as in his estimation there is oul one Pete. Let's Have a Ball Team. Is Falls City to have a bai team this season is the all absorl ing question. When we conside the fact that nearly every littl village and hamlet around us ar playing bafl , it seems too ba that a town the size of Falls Cit does not waken up to the imporl ance of a ball team. Realizing the good derived froi such an advertisement , we unclci stand that one of our merchant has volunteered to uniform team , and if it is a good advei tisement for a business firm wh would it not be good for th town ? It would be , and with th splendid material at hand it woul be an easy matter to organize winner , and thus furnish amuse ment to our lovers of the sport a well as keep our town before th people. Here's to Tommy Glines.Poteel Heacock , Cornell , Scars , HecV Ruegge , Meyers. Messier and th rest of our old stars get busy. A Law Suit Between Two Scho ( Districts. It is seldom that the Count Court is the scene of a law sui between two school districts but on Monday , of this week , judgment for $116.0 J was obtain ed by school district No. fl against district No. 97. It seems that on February / 1905 , fohn Findlay , treasurer c district No. 97 , presented a order on the county treasure ] Mr. Zook. tor $100.05 and recen ed that sum in payment. B mistake the amount paid wa charged against district No. Q. although district No. 97 got tb money. As soon as district No , C learned of the mistake its treai urer made demand on distric No. 97 for the repayment of tl : money , but district No. 97 seen ed to wish to cling to the mone ; After exhausting all oth < means , the matter was place in the hands of attorney JoL Wiltse , and judgment for $11C 00 obtained. Marriage License Frank VKozler , Humboldt. . . : Louise Porak , Humboldt " . Jos. Kromer , Holt Co. , Mo. . . . I Aliice Alura Stroud , Falls City. : Jas. E. Gilbert , Rule : Elta A. Simmons , Rule : Francis Rhodd , Rule : Mary Garrison , Red RockOkla. : Elks Initiate. The Elks held a very interesl ing and busy session at the regt lar meeting on Friday evening when three new members wer made acquainted with the secret of the order. The victims wer Bert Harris of Stella and Chestc Fisher and Dan Sullivan of thi city. The goat was in good trii iml showed the candidates merry time , but they were equate to the occasion and are figurini on the good time they can hav with the next fellow. Didn't Know it was Loaded. The Tribune last week put lished a signed article at the re quest of Mr. Dan Sullivan tha subsequent events show to hav been loaded. If there be any misunderstand ing between Mr. Sullivan an Jerry Kanaly we desire no pai in it , nor would we have publishc the article had we known any re flection on Mr. Kanaly was in tended. Both of these gentle men are well and favorably know to our people and the Tribune re grets the unpleasantness and es aecially that we have unknowing y reflected upon one of our bes citizens. Burned to Deatli The many friends of Mr. am Mrs. W. C. Margrave were shock ed to learn , Wednesday morning of the distressing accident tha Mrs. Margrave suffered Tuesda evening , which resulted in he death within a few hours. The Tribune has been unabl to secure allx the details , bu sometime Tuesday evenig Mrs Margrave was fixing a chicke brooder for the night when th lamp exploded. Her body wa saturated with burning oil whic completely consumed the clot ! ing and burned her body si frightfully that death follows in a very short time. Mrs. Margrave leaves tw children , one a baby , and he husband to mourn her loss. Th TRIBUNE joins a host of friend in tendering sympathy to th stricken family. " Play Ball.1 Soon the umpire will call out i stentorian voice , " Pluy Ball ! The fans will sit up and begin t root , and the cheery crnck of tli bat will resound over the diamonc Are you in the game ? Get yov name on the tally sheet if you ej peet to get into the average columi The successful merchant , lik the successful ball player , ehoul be in training now. He must r. able to field , to run bases an judge the balls. He must be i the game from start to finisl : boosting , coaching and hustling The first step in training for thi season is to develop the muscle < the arm in writing ads. llunniu bases from one printing office t the other. A. good throwing an may be developed in throwing 01 stickers and shelf warmers. 1 acquire a good batting eye an judgment of balls , look at yoi stock every day. To get a goc average and stand high among tl other players you must develc coaching of customers and tea ; work with your fellow shoe seller Are you in the game ? Sold their Home. After twenty-eight years coi tinuous living thereon , Alf Soutl ard and wile on Wednesday < this week disposed of their pro ; erty on north Harlanstreet , to I C. Smith , the price paid bein $2,700. This is one of the fine residence locations in the city. As soon as arrangements a completed Mr. Southard and wi will leave for an extended stay Denver where they will spend portion of the summer with the children. They will also vis their son Grant , at Geneva , Ne Society News Mrs. John Martin very pleas antly entertained the Younj Married Ladies' Kensington 01 Wednesday afternoon. The Friends in Council wen guests of Miss Banks on Frida ; evening. Instead of the rcgula literary program , the club IKK the pleasure of listening to ; most interesting report of tin recent meeting of the Federa tion of Women's Clubs , given b ] their delegate , Miss Sallii Schoenheit. During the socia lialf-hour nice refreshments wen served. Fred Brecht and wife wen pleasantly surprised on Tuesda1 evening , when a number of the ! friends dropped in upon then and proceeded le shower then with tinware , reminding then of the fact that they had reach ed the tenth mile-stone of thei wedded life. It was an inform al affair but none the less pleas ant , and the self-invited guest departed at a late hour wishin { them many more years of happ ; wedded life. Mr. and Mrs. Al Burchartden tertained a number ol theii friends at their country hoim Saturday evening. A hack wa : chartered to convey the guest to their destination , with Majo Keeling as chaperon. Wins was the program , and the garni proved most interesting until i tempting aroma came from tin kitchen , when everything ceasec for the splendid refreshment ! served by Mrs. Burchard. I was a pleasant 'affair and tin guests were loath to clepar even when the clock warnei them that the Sabbath was a hand. Mr and Mrs. Albert Maust en tertained the Midweek K. K. clu' on Wednesday evening. This i a new social club and we are no advised as to the nature of th same , but it is safe to say the had a pleasant time on the abov occasion. As to Paving. The question of paving Ston street has often been thought o and talked of in this city , bu never until now had any rea effort ever been made to lear ; the sentiment of the propert ; owners. This week , however C. H. Heineman made a persona canvass of Stone street , inter viewing each property owne on the three blocks from WahP store to the Union House , am without a single exception al were ready and willing to pa the cost of paving along thei property. Enough cannot b said of the good to be derive from paving Stone street , an now that Mr. Heinernan ha started the ball to rolling le each one give it a push. Wit the hearty co-operation of al there is no reason wlijr this in provement cannot be brougli about with scarcely an efforl Don't leave it all with Mr. Ileiiu man , who is more than willin to do his share , but let ever ) body get busy before the knocl ers get their hammers in shap to kill this much needed improve ment , as they have so man good things in the past. - - - Card of Thanks. We wish to return our sincei thanks to those who so kindly a : sisted us during the long illnei and at the death of our belovc husband and father ; and especial ! to the members of the G. A. R W. R. C. and K. L. of S. for the many acts of kindness. MKS. JAS. II. COKNKU. AND CIIIU > KKX. * " " * * * i Prayer meeting at the Baptii church tonight , Friday. Men bers are urged to make a speci ; effort to be present. Died. COKNKU. Jatnus Henrv Cornell died a his home in this city on Sundaj April 20 , 1908 , aged 63 years. Mr. Cornell had been a suiTcrc from that dread disease , calle cancer , for some time , and durini the past year had tried ever known remedy , undergoing opci ations at different hospitals ati doing all that was within huuia power but to no avail , and whe the summons came Sunday h was glad to go , knowing that i was to his rest. Deceased was born in Ftilto county , Ohio. October 5 , 184 where he grew to manhood an was married to Hannah Ann Pat dorffon April 14th , 1867. To thi union six children were born , fou sons and two daughters , all o whom are living. They move to Nebraska from Ohio abou twenty-seven years ago , wher they have lived ever since. Mr. Cornell professed faith ii Christ in the M. E. church whe in young manhood. He was member of the G. A. R. and th K. L. of S. No. 1312 , always tali ing an active part in the doing of these orders , and he will b sadly missed from their ranks The funeral was held from th Christian church Tuesday after noon , April 28. conducted by Rev Dunkleburger assisted by the G A. R. and Knights and Ladies Interment was in Steele's cemc tery. The Juniors. The junior class of the higl school gave a reception last Fri day evening. About two hundred invitation were issued and a large crowi gathered in the assembly room a S o'clock. Extensive prepara tions had been made by thcyounj people and the room was trans formed by curtains , draperies potted plants , cut flowers , rug and easy chairs , into a parlor. An enjoyable program consist ing of musical numbers , reading and addresses was rendered. Ele gant light refreshments wer seryed in a down stairs room a tables placed in the form of swastica , .the class pin. Punc and wafers were dispensed on th large stair landing , by youn ladies of the class. The occasio was thoroughly enjoyed by th fortunate ones who attended. Odd Fellows Anniversary. On Monday evening the 89 * anniversary of Odd Fellowship i America was celebrated at thei hall in this city in a most pleai ing manner. Onlv members wit their families were present an one of the most pleasant times i the history of the order was ei joyed on this occasion. The fo lowing program was rendered : Music Orchestr Prayer Chaplain Southar Piano Solo Grace DeMei Address of Welcome..John Ilinto Music Orchesti Address. . .Rev. R. Cooper Baile Vocal Solo Una Snide Music Orchesti Recitation D. P. Branni Presentation of memento to A. E. Gantt on be-t half of lodge on account of success of team. .C. C. Dav Closing Ode Lo < U Prayer Chaplain Southai After the program a Itincl such as the Odd Fellows are note for , was served and the remaii dcr of the evening given to mus and a general good time by tl 200 persons present. The croaker was busy the fir of the week telling how the fru was all killed and the orchan permanently injured by the co weather. Nothing to It. In answer to an alarm Wedncs day , oui lire department made long run to the south part o town to find there was nothing t it but a box burning beside Mi Jackson's store , which had beci used as a chicken coop. Of cours the boys were thankful that ther was no damage done , but it wa i good long run just for exercise Destroyed the Traps. For some time our iishermei nave known that illegal flshiiij was being carried on in the Ne maha , and reported the same ti Lhe state game warden , Georg L. Carter , who , at the instanci of the Nemaha Fishing Club irrived in this city Monda ; night , and early Tuesday nioni ng in company with J. M. .lei lisou and Fred Farrington started on a tour of investiga tion. Securing a boat they mad .he trip from here to Rule , drag giug the Nemaha , and as a ru wit found fifteen traps in work ng order , and a number of other ilong the banks of the creek ind near the mouth of the Nc nahn was found what is know as a wing trap made of wovei wire. This was stretched acres Lhe creek so as to completel ; cut off all possible chance o my iish landing in this locality All this paraphernalia wai destroyed , Carter leaving hi , card as a warning to the law breakers. The Nemaha would be an idea iishing place if the trapping cai je stopped , and the Nemahi Fishing club are determined tt stop it if such a thing is possi ble. Mr. Carter informs us tha it the last session of the legis ature an appropriation wai nade for this purpose , and eiven cent that is needed will be use ( n bringing these law-breaker to justice. These gentlemen feel tha Jiey accomplished much on thi ; trip and give warning that tin lext time they go it will be 01 i man hunt and will not be con .ented with the destruction o traps. Call and sec the line of watche : or gifts at A. E. Jaquet's. Patzman Sisters are offerinj mrgains in hats from 7iic. ti ? 8.f)0. ) Lee Glasscock sends us casl on subscription this week an < orders his Tribune sent to Ana darko , Okla. , to which place h recently moved. Miss Lottie Putnam is tn proud possessor of a new pian which was installed in the horn Tuesday by Reavis Abbey. George Jennings lost his mus tache the first of the week an it is said the loss made such decided improvement that hi best friends did not recogni/c him. Hal Filton made this office pleasant call yesterday. Hal i now located in Florence , Cole and being in Beatrice for a tim could not resist a visit to hi old home. Henry Rieger and family cam up from Preston Friday to vis over Sunday with his sistei Mrs. Carrie Schaible. Mr.Riegc has been away from home sine the Iftth of December. He i getting along line , as his man friends will be glad to hear. On Monday of this week The Ryan living three miles southea of Dawson , had on the St. Josef market a load of steers whic proved to-be money makers. Th was a bunch of red shorthori and had been fed about foi months on corn and alfalf ; They weighed 1155 pounds at brought $6.35 which was mo than Mr. Ryan was expectiii ] This is another evidence of Ric ardson county as a stock raisir community. These cattle we handled on the market by tl Lee commission company. George Fisher visited his mother at St. Joseph , Saturday. M. J. LaBlanc of Rule was ooking after business in this city Monday. Al Spears returned Tuesday rom a few days-visit with rela tives in Orleans. M a x Thomas , of Frankfort , vas. , is in the city visiting his brother , R. P.Thonias and family. Win. Brown and wife from 'ittsburg , Pa. , were the guests of George Fisher and family the first of the week. Paul Startzcl , who is now em ployed in a book bindery in Kan sas City , spent Sunday with his parents in this city. About § 17 was realized by the adies of the Episcopal church , > roceeds o'f the tea given by .hem on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. , J. R. Wilhite. * Jtt The Knights and 'Ladies of Security , No. 610. sent C B. Ilcn- Iricks to Nebraska City. Tuesday is their delegate to the district convention being held at that place. A trial of any goods bought it the Candy Kitchen , certainly convinces one , that it is the best ) lace in Falls City to buy collections ections , ice cream , ices , candy ind fruit. You'd be.tter get a pound of Sauer Kraut Candy for lf > c. or Peanut Bar for JOc. at the Candy vitchen , Saturday , May 2. You enow it's fresh and good if iought there. The High school band furnished iiusic for tne Lvric' theatre on Wednesday evening and proved a fine drawing card. This band is mproving rapidly and in a short ime will be playing with the best. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Thomas returned to their home at Frank fort , Kas. . , the latter part of last week ) after having spent several lays the guests in the home of heir son , R. P. Thomas and amily of this city. Misses Mabel Lyforcl. Sarah lutchins and Katie Heacock went : o Lincoln Friday to attend a social function given by one of : he fraternity clubs. They re- nained a few days to visit with their many Jichool friends there , In answer to a telegram re ceived Wednesday , announcing the very critical condition of her son-in-lawJohn Nulk , Mrs. Jesse Morton left immediately for his home in Muskogec , Okla. Up to the time of going to press nothing further had been heard of his condition. Rey. Charles E. Hillis , evange list of ChicagOi will begin evange listic meetings in the Baptist church , Falls City , commencing Sunday. May 3 , morning and evening and will continue every evening in the week except Mon day. An invitation is extended to everybody to attend. The Board of Managers of the Nebraska State Fair have ordered plans for an auditorium to seat 4,500 people. The building is to be erected west of the Adminis tration building on the side hill , where a natural amphitheater is obtained. This building will make a splendid place for Liber- ati's Grand Military Band and Concert company of 60 people , IS of whom are grand opera sing ers and soloists , who render Stabat Mater and other grand operas. National speakers can also be used here to advantage and we are pleased to see the manage ment are using their money for such buildings for the people's comfort.