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The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
Wrote Letter In Spanish.

Henry c. Smith, the real estate
and loan broker, recent ly had oc.
casion to seek information con-
cerning lands in the Isle of Pines
a small island lying off the coast
of Cuba, and accordingly he wrote
a letter of inquiry to govern
ment official on the island. The
answer which was received this
week conveyed but sligt informa-
tion as it was neatly typewriter in
the Spanish language. Mr.. Smith
boasts no knowledge of the his
tOric tongue of the Dons. In his
extremity he sought the assist
ancc of Dave Reavis who can
handle the language like a Span
ish grandee. Mr.. Reavis made a
complete translation of the some
what lengthy letter and Mr..
Smith is now in possession of all
the information he sought.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
Caroline Hilgenfeld.

Mrs. Caroline Hilgenfeld died
at her home on North Stone street
in this city last Sunday at the
age of SO years and - days. The
deceased had been in failing
health for the past two years and
had been confined 10 her bed for
the four weeks preceding her
death. She was born in Germany
August l, 1887 and grew to wo-
manhood in the Fatherland
where she was married to Lud-
wick Hilgenfeld. In 1865 they
came to this country and settled
in Illinois, but in 1868 came west
and located on a farm near Pres
ton in this county which place
remained the family home until
few years ago when Mr.. and
Mrs. Hilgenfeld retired from act
i've life and removed to this city.
The deceased was the mother of
nine children of which seven are
living these, together with the
aged husband and twenty-one
grandchildren, are left to mourn
her death. Mrs. Hilgenfeld unit
ed with the Evangelical church
in 1865 and during all the years
that followed she lived a Chris
tian life. She has left her fam
lily that blessed heritage which
only a good woman can begueath
to those who survive her. The
wide circle of friends and ac-
quaintances including all her old
neighbors and close associates
not only mourn her loss but join
in extending sincere sympathy to
the sorrowing family.
Funeral services were held at
the Evangelical church on Tues
day and the building was not
large enough to acco immediate all
who were present. AT the close
of the services large cortege fol-
lowed the remains to the grave.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
An Art Exhibit.

Upon the request of her friends,
Miss Alice Cleaver, the artist,
has placed a number of her pic
lures on exhibitions at White, S
art store and the collection has
attracted wide spread attention,
many persons having called at
the store during the week to take
advantage of the opportunity af-
forded to see and study some of
Miss Cleaver's best work. The
Falls City friends of Miss Cleaver
are familiar with the reputation
and the honors she has won, but
this is the first time that her
work has been placed on exhibi-
tion in this city. All the work
shown is very fine and is said by
competent critics to bear the un-
mistakable stamp of true artistic
genius.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
Fire at Humboldt.

On Monday evening fire des-
troyed the beer ware house be-
longing to T.. X. kentner and
James B. Davis, both of which
buildings were located near the
Burlington depot in, Humboldt.
The kentncr building was the
first to burn, and il is supposed
that the fire was started by
sparks from a passing locomotive.
Despite the efforts of the fire de-
partment the fire spread to the
Davis warehouse and it, too was
burned. Both buildings and the
contents were totally destroyed,
though we understand that Mr..
Davis carried about $500 insur-
ance.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
By Way OF Suggestion.

A citizen who has a penchant
for statistics has learned that on
an ordinary hot summer day
about two hundred barrels of
city water is used in sprinkling
the streets. If there is danger
of shortage in the watersupply.
it might be we'll to arrange if
possible to get this water from
some other source as it makes no
difference how many germs are
in the water that is used to keep
down the dust on the streets, and
besides two hundred barrels of
water would put out several
small fires. Before we had a
water system, the water for
sprinkling the streets was taken
from the Dig spring near the
steam laundry and it is suggested
thar the same be done again, at
least until such time as an abun-
dant supply of city water is as
sured.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
What's Your Trump

Life is a game, observed lady
recently, which is played in four
rounds, with a different trump
for each round. In the first,
when the world is young and
fresh and true, the trump is
hearts, and hearts is the best
trump in the deck. When the
battles come and the game grows
more serious the trump is clubs.
Then, when one is growing a
little weary of it all, and we are
rich and cross and gouty, dia-
monds are trumps. And then,
when the game is about out and
II is time to go home, the trump
spades.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
Salem Cha autauuua.

The Salem chautauqua is in
progress and a large crowd has
been in attendance each day. The
rain that fell Sunday kept many
Falls City people away, although
but little rain fell at Salem and
the pleasure of those who did go
was in no wise marred. The
program is strong one and has
proven satisfactory in all res
poets. The usual number of
campers are spending the week
on the grounds among them be-
ing many Falls City people. The
chautauqua will close Sunday
evening.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
Bond Proposition Defeat ted.

The proposition to bond Falls
City in the sum of $4,000 for
proposed improvements in the
water works and electric light
plants was defeated at a special
election held on last Tuesday.
But very little interest was
manifested in the matter and a
very small vote was polled, but
inasmuch as a two thirds ma.
jority is required to carry a
proposition of this kind, the
people have expressed their
opinion on the matter very for.
chilly. Any attempt to analyze
the cause that led TO the defeat
of the proposition would be use &.
less as well as superfluous.
Many men have many minds
and while the great majority of
people are in favor of providing
for an abundance of pure water
and improving t h e electric
light service, it is plain that the
majority are not in favor of
doing it along the lines pro.
posed. Doubtless time will
bring a proposition that will be
more acceptable to the people
and then the necessary changes
and improvements will be forth.
coming.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
Little Boy Hurt.

Dewey Ross, the little son of
T. II. Ross fell and sustained a
broken arm on Wednesday after
noon. The boy and some other
children were playing in the yard
at the home of Jack Wilkins and
had climbed to the top of a pile
of boxes when little girl acci-
dentally pushed the Ross boy off.
He was Immediately brought up
town where surgeon reduced
the fractures.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
Attempted Suicide.

On last Friday evening, Mrs.
Ben Law, having become des-
pondent as the result of domestic
troubles, attempted to commit
suicide by taking laudanum. A
physician was hastily summoned
and succeeded,in. saving her life.
On Monday Mrs. Law left town
taking her baby with her and
went to Navada, Mo-, where the
little one became seriously i'll and
she telegraphed her husband ask
ing him to come. Mr.. Law left
at once for that place.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
Live Stock Shipments.

Richardson county stockmen n
have had stock on the Kansas
City market this week as follows:
/. w. Harris & Son, Stella a car
load of Angus steers; WIG. Crush
Falls City, Car load of cattle,
Coupe q Thorton, Falls City, two
cars of cattle; b G. Mullen, Daw-
son a car of hogs; Brown & Co.
Verdon, one car of hogs: c. w.
Allen, Shubert, one car of cattle;
o. d. Simmons, Verdon, one car
of cattle and one car of hogs.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
Stepped on a Nail.

Laura Ruegge who resides in
the west part of town stepped on
rusty nail Wednesday and the
result was a very painful and SER
;ous wound. The injury was
dressed by DR.. Reneker and it is
expected that she will soon COM
pletely recover.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
Judge Tucker Uunder Fire.

During Judge fuckers absence
from Arizona, serious charges
against him we're filed with the
department of justice in Wash
ington alleging various things
which if true were serious. An
inspector is now in Arizona inves-
tigating the matter and the gov
ernment promises action on the
report within a few days. Judge
Tucker is in Arizona and denies
the charges in full. His friends
here refuse to believe him guilty
thinking that the investigation
is inspired by his enemies. The
following telegram has been re-
cieved from him:
Globe, Arizona Aug. 1S-The
charges are untrue. Because it
was impossible to obtain room
slept in my chambers during
court. During my absence in
Nebraska political enemies made
a vicious attack on me because of
this. The charges have been re-
futed. Eugene A. Tucker.
The Tribune has no doubt our
former citizen will be able to sat
isfactorily explain his actions.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
A Pleasant Picnic.

On last Thursday afternoon the
members of the Married Ladies
Kensington club repaired to
Evergreen Heights and spent the
afternoon in very jolly and
pleasant picnic. In the evening
they were joined by their hus.
bands and then the numerous
baskets were opened and dainty
lunch spread. All remained un-
til darkness came and all agreed
that the picnic had proven a most
ENJOYABLE occasion.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
Eclipse of the Moon.

A partial eclipse of the moon
occurred Monday evening and
was watched by many Falls City
people. The eclipse was first
noticeable abolt eight o'clock
and the shadow did not entirely
disappear until ten o'clock. When
the eclipse was at its heighth,
only about third of the moons
surface was hidden.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
Card OF Thanks.

We desire to express our sim
cere thanks to all our friends and
neighbors for their assistance
during the last illness of Mrs.
Caroline Hilgenfeld and for the
sympathy they have given us the
in bereavement occasioned by
herdeath. We are especially
grateful for the many beautiful
floral offerings.
r. HJI CENvEv ann EAMyrv
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
Baptist Church.

Preaching services will be held
at the usual hours Sunday both
morning and evening.
Prayer and business meeting
Wednesday evening at S,o'clOck.
GEO. l.. WHITE.
(PastOr at large.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
Notice.

To Teachers:-There will be q
special teachers examination
held in the court room, Falls
City, August 80, 1905.
GEO. CRocKER, Co. Supt.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Mrs. John Smith and little son
of Omaha are visiting her parents
Fred Miller and wife in this city.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Gertrude Gossett left Wednes-
day for Hiawatha to spend few
days with Nellie Lewis and to, at
tend the street fair.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Governor Folk drew a large
crowd from this city to Salem
Thursday to hear his address at
the chautauqua.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Mrs. Evertt Scott and hel
cousin, Ola Ashenfelter of Bea.
trice are tenting at chatauqua.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Mrs. Aida Butler, of Hum
boldt, is the guest of her sister,
Mrs. E. F. Sharts, this week.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Ethel Hutchens returned the
first of the week from visit to
her cousin, Mrs. Esburn Wheeler
in Stella.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Jim McKiever spent Wednes-
day in Hiawatha with friends
and attended the street fair.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Mae Gossett is in Hiawatha
this week attending the street
fair and visiting friends.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Prof. Pillsbury, wife and chill
dren are in Fullerton visiting re-
latives. They expect to be gone
until Sept. 1St.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

A. F. Hutchinson of Peru was
the guest of friends in this city
the first of the week.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Mrs. George Abbott returned
home Saturday from a visit to
her daughter, Mrs. c. G. Hum
phrey in Verdon.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Emmet Prater returned Sun.
day from a two weeks visit with
his aunt, Mrs. c. E. Peabody in
LiuColn.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Mrs. J. H. Jones returned to
her home in Verdon Wednesday
after looking after business mat
tiers here.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

The usual services will be held
at the Presbyterian church next
Sunday. All are cordially in
vited to attend. 81.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Frank E. Martin and Jessie L.
Barry were in Salem Wednesday
evening at the chautauqua.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Fred Oswald came down from
Lincoln Saturday evening. He
was visiting his parents and num-
erous friends.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Belle Crichton came down from
Auburn Wednesday and spent a
short time with Mrs. Ed. Hayes.
In the evening she left for St.
Louis.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Mrs. Oscar Maddox and son
Wilson left Tuesday morning for
Kansas City where the latter will
have his eyes treated.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Agnes Moran left Tuesday for
Verdon and from there she will
visit relatives and friends in
Omaha and Lincoln.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Lloyd Giannini and wife are
spending a week in Tarkio, Mo.
During Lloyds absence Elmer
De Garnett has charge Of his buss
line work.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Florence Boose and Carri e
Stettler returned Wednesday
from an extended visit to the
National Park and Pacific Coast.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Orville Schoeheit, wife and
little son are spending the week
at Sycamore Springs.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

G. II. Marion went to Hia-
watha Tuesday evening to visit
his parents and attend the street
fo;r
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Mrs. Orren Kent and children
returned to their home in this
city after spending a few days
with relatives in Auburn.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Mrs. Morton is up from Kan.
sas City visiting her daughter,
Mrs. James Powell. They are
spending most of the week in
Salem.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Mrs. George Jennings and
daughter Nellie are in Salem this
week visiting relatives and at
tending chautauqua.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Fred Arnold of Humboldt spent
a few days last week the
guest of Una Snidow.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

n. A. Watts of Dawson was a
business visitor here on Wednes.
day
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Burton Sperry and wife at
tended the Salem chautauqua on
Thursday.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

F. p. Eversole and wife spent
SUNDAY with relatives in Verdon.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Elva Sears went to Salem
yesterday to attend chautauqua
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Minnie Jones returned to hel
home in Shubert after spending
a week in this city.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

The little child of Paul Weaver
and wife is very i'll at the home
of G.. J. Crook.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Erma Price is visiting at the
home of her uncle, Frank Houtz.
this week.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

frankie Dixon was a chautau.
qua visitor Sunday evening.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

The announcement that Prof.
G. NJ. Barrett is to again assume
charge of the Falls City business
college, will be received with
pleasure by the many friends of
the school. The opening date is
Monday, September II, and the
school will occupy the old quar-
ters, five blocks east of the court
house. The good that has been
done by this college for the young
people of this section cannot be
overestimated. And Prof. Barrett.
is pre-eminently the man to have
charge of it. He founded the
school and from a very humble
beginning he built up an institu-
tion that is a credit to the town
and which enjoys a most enviable
reputation as reliable and solid
institution of it's kind. He has
prepared MANY young man or
young woman for a successful or
professional career and has done
much to make possible for these
young people thorough educa-
tion at nominal cost. Prof.
Barrett is man of the highest
personal character and it will be
with a sense of pleasure that the
people of Falls City will learn
that he is again to take charge
of the business college,
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

MIR. and Mrs. Will Sears were
in Salem yesterday to the chau-
talIoua.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
Ada Shouse returned to her
home in Reserve Monday.

Ada Shouse returned to her
home in Reserve Monday.
John Young and wife are spend
ing this week in Salem.
Minnie Jennings was down
from Salem last Saturday.
Mrs. Sam Robson left Satur-
day for a visit in Hiawatha.
DR.. H. E. Foster made a busi-
trip to Hiawatha Wednesday.
H. S. Belden of Dawson was a
business visitor here on Monday.
John O'Brien came down from
Stella Tuesday to visit relatives.
Mrs. Sam Turner of Lincoln is
in this city this week visiting re-
latives. ~
Rev. Smith held church in the
Episcopal church in Hiawatha
Sunday.
Mrs. G.. w. Barnett came down
from Omaha Wednesday to
visit friends.
Rev. Cline and family are
camping at the Salem chautau-
tua this week.
r. X. Leyda returned Satur-
day from a visit with relatives in
Weeping Water.
W. A. Hossack is visiting rela-
tives near Salem and attending
the chautauqua.
Elizabeth Sanford will leave
Sunday for St. Joe to enter the
whole sale house.
Il
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

J. J. Morris made a business
trip to Humboldt the first of the
week.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

George Jennings is in Shubert
and has charge of the elevator.
He will be there about a month
during the absence of Guy
Hutchens.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Margaret Wicks was at the
chautauqua Tuesday evening.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Did you pay your dog tax? 1t
is past due.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

H. S. Belden of Daw wson was a
business visitor here on Monday.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

John O'Brien came down from
Stella Tuesday to visit relatives.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Mrs. Verne Sears is spending a
few days in Salem this week.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Mrs. Sam Robson left Satur.
day for a visit in Hiawatha.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Elizabeth Sanford will leave
Sunday for St. Joe to enter the
whole sale house.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

DR.. H. E. Foster made a bust
trip to Hiawatha Wednesday.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Mrs. Joe Schulenberg returned
the latter part of last week from
Oklahoma. She reports her
father, Patrick Sheehan much
improved in health.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

In the last analysis its the man
behind the gun that hits the
mark. The Falls City business
college under Prof. Barrett was
always successful school. Now
that he is again in charge, there
is no doubt that it will regain its
old time position. The Tribune
can speak in the highest terms of
the professor as an educator, and
bespeaks for him a large attend
ance among our young people
seeking a business education.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Minnie Jennings was down
from Salem last Saturday.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Lloyd Clark was down from
Salem on Tuesday.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Anna Murphy and Laura Dia-
mond of Omaha are guests at the
home of Dennis McCarty. They
expect to spend about two weeks
in this city with relatives.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

w. A. Hossack is visiting rela-
tives near Salem and attending
the chautauqua.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

John Young and wife are spend
ing this week in Salem.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

r. X. Leyda returned Satur-
day from a visit with relatives in
Weeping Water.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

J. F. Gentry of Salem was in
town Tuesday.
George Ocamb was up from
Rulo Wednesday.
Lloyd Clark was down from
Salem on Tuesday.
Mrs. Verne Searsis spending a
few days in Salem this week.
Margaret Wicks was at the
chautauqua Tuesday evening.
frankie Dixon was a chautau-
qua visitor Sunday evening.
Elva Sears went to Salem
yesterday to attend chautauqua.
F. p. Eversole and wife spent
SUNDAY with relatives in Verdon.
n. A. Watts of Dawson was
business visitor here on Wednes.
dav.
MIR. and Mrs. Will Sears were
in Salem yesterday to the chau-
tauqua.
The little child of Paul Weaver
and wife is very i'll at the home
of G.. J. Crook.
Orville Schoeheit, wife and
little son are spending the week
at Sycamore Springs.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18
Falls City Business College.

L. HILGENFELD AND FAMILY.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Rev. Cline and family are
camping at the Salem chautau.
tua this week.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

George Ocamb was up from
Rulo Wednesday.
The Falls City tribune., 1905-08-18

Mrs. Sam Turner of Lincoln is
in this city this week visiting re-
latives. ~,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-07-26

The Dallas News tells Oia novel
plan to extermiuate the dread boil
weevil, which will be given a
thorough trial 10 Texas. It Is
believed that because the house
miller Is attracted by a light the
weevil miller will be also, and It
is nov proposed to scatter lights
freely over the cOttOH field at night
hoping by this method to lure the
weevil moth to It's death aud there
by prevent a deposit Of the eggs
that hatch the weevil. Doubtless
the scheme will catch some weevil
millers, but it is doubtful if it will
appreciably reduce the available
supply.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-07-26

There is a general demand on
the part Of the press Of the cOuu-
try that the idlers and lOaiers be
put to work, or required to move
on. This applies to every COM
munity, because every community
has its or neighbOrhOod loaiers
and ne'er-dO-wells. II the labor
Of these idlers could be utilized
the wealth OF the country would
be greatly increased, besides it
would be a short way to the sup.
preston Of crime. Employment
and crime are not congenial com
panions.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-07-26

small things are small. We have
no desire to exhggerate the loss Of
confidence which the president has
incurred from recent exhibitions,
lighting up bis conception Of a
square deal. Everybody knows
be lie honest, and everybody knows
be lie useful. he will always be
popular. His OWE success in life
ia secure. It IL only the public
that be can hurt. Public cOrrup
ton In this country is founded
largely on easy standards between
friends. Mr. Roosevelt scOlds
corruption, but be heaps honor on
a man who, as our minister to
Venezuela, speculated Ia corpora.
ton claims against the Venezue.
Ian government. Wbyi He likes
the man. Very likely LOOmis
may have told him be was the
greatest president ever seen. Ger
tainly Loomis is for the navy.
Any candid railroad man in Amer
lea, however much be might like
the frank aud manly Morton,
would laugh at the idea Of how
little this innocent expert knew 81
rebates. Yet to protect his
friend, who is a great admirer Of
the president, Mr.. Roosevelt de.
stroys the powers Of his appointed
lawyers with the insolent and stu
pid allegation that there Is nj
shred OF evidence. The p~residenI
loves lattery. He is no judge O
men. They are divided intC
Roosevelt and anti Roosevelt il
his mind, and honest censure il
beyond his grasp. In a great cri
sis, like the civil war, he wOult
have filed armies, diplomatic
posts and cabinet positions with
second class men, aud the differ
ence then would have meant NOR
than happily it does today.-Col
lier's, July 10. 1905.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-07-26

The Selma Journal believes
with a ''great number Of prOmi
nent men IN both political parties''
that corruption in public life has
run its course and that "The pen
dulum viii swing back the other
way" and that "the rule Of the
dollar Is not as potent as it was,
and the reign Of the law is becOm
ming more accepted" This is a
most pleasing consolation, but,
We confess, the improved condition
Is not Yet much in evidence.