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The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-11-20
CITY IS DARK EACH WIN ONE
CAUSED BY BREAK DOWN AT
LIGHT PLANT
Repairs Now Being Made And All
Will Be Running in a
Few Days

Our city has Lad a strenuous
time during the week all because
we slipped back about a quarter
of a century in our method oi
lighting, caused by a break bown
at the light plant.
On Monday night everything
was running along smoothly at
the plant when without warning
there was crash and the lights
vent out. The patrons waited
patiently for "a time thinking the
trouble was only temporary but
finally began TO bring out long
discarded lamps, candles, or any
thing that would make light
and these they have been COM
PEELED TO use since then.
The trouble VAS caused by ths
breaking of two pulleys, one ON
the dynamo and one on the coun.
tershaft, all broug Int a bout by the
overloaded condition of the ma
chinery. The wreck was com
plete, and the only wonder is that
some one was not hurt. Every
thing possible is being done to
get the plant in running order
as soon as possible, Patterns
were sent Immediately to the
foundry at Leavenworth and
word was received Thursday that
the required parts were cast and
would be shipped that day, SO if
all goes we'll we will have our
lights in day or 50, possibly by
tomorrow night.
1t has been known for some
time that the load at the light
plant was too heavy tor the ma
chlnery, but it was hoped it would
stand the strain until the new
plant is in working order, which
will be but two or three weeks.
They are now wiring in for the
same and the coal is being un-
loaded. While this condition has
caused great Inconvenience, es-
pecially to our business men, all
know it could not be avoided add
are thankful it is no worse.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-11-20
GEORGE HOFFMAN DEAD
Death Caused From Injuries Re-
ceived in Railway Wreck

News reached this city this
week that George Hoffman had
died in st. Louis last Friday and
was buried in Wyuka cemetery al
Llncoln on Tuesday.
Mr.. Hoffman will be remem
bered by our people as fireman
on the Pacific plug, he with his
family living in this city at that
time. He was later transferred
to a run from Weeping Water to
Lincoln, and moved to the latter
place.
Last August he was injured in
wreck IN Weeping Water, from
the effects of which he never re-
covered. Some time ago he was
taken to the company hospital
in st. Louis, where he received
the best possible treatment, but
to no avail, and death came on
the day above stated.
His wife and children have
many friends here who sympathize
deeply with them IN their great
sorrow.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-11-20
A SAD TRAGEDY
VERDON THE SCENE OF A HoR.
RIBLE ACCIDENT
Clyde Wells Accidently Shot And
Killed Ry His Little Six
Year-OId Brother

Gloom was cast over our
neighborlng town of Verdon, on
Saturday evening when the sad
news was spread that Clyde
Wells, the ten. year-old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Wells had
been accidently shot by his little
SIX year old brother.
The little fellows were play
ing in the yard when some hunt
ers in passing threw them what
they supposed was dead she'll.
The boys went into the house
and got their fathers S shot gun
and loaded it with the shell,
Their mother was sitting in the
room with a baby on her lap
and noticing the boys with the
gun, went to take the weapon
from them, waen Che younget
one started to run and in some
manner the gun was discharged
the load striking Clyde in the
lett side of the head. Medical
aid was summoned at once but
nothing could be done, The
accident happened ut about 5.30
p. m. and just four hours later
the little fellow was relieved oil
his sufferings.
The stray shot struck the
mother and little baby but with
no bad effects.
1t was a most terrible shock
to the fond parents, one which
time alone can overcome.
The funeral was conducted
from the home Sunday afternoon
and the remains inferred in the
Verdon cemetery.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-11-20
PRETTY SOUVENIRS
A Number Received BY c. Mccoy
From .Iapan

We have this week had the
pleasure o I examining several
souvenirs from Japan. received by
Mrs. G. Mccoy from h,r son
Thurston, which are most inter-
esting and tend to at once dispel
the idea so prevalent among the
masses, that the Japs are far be-
hind their American cousins. when
in fact they are their equal in
many ways.
One of the collection is the
"Miyage," souvenir of the |. S,
battleship fleets visit to Yokohoma.
1t is the work of the "Miyage'
Publishing office, and from
printers standpoint is work of
art. 1t is a book of $50 pages and
tells of the tremendous growth of
that country from the time of
Commodore Perry's second visit
in February, 1854, until the pres
ent day, aud each page is revela-
tion. Then there is "A Guide To
the Imperial Government of Rail-
ways of Japan" with beautiful
half tones of all the places of in
terest, but the prettiest of all is
free pass given to the mbers of
the fleet by the Imperial Govern
ment Railways. The pass is in a
beautiful hand embroidered and
painted folder in silk case orna-
mented with pretty mingling of
Old Glory and the japanese flag.
There are many other things of
interest IN the collection which
can only be appreciated by view
ing them, and Mrs. Mccoy is to be
congratulated upon t b many
things of interest she is gathering
together by the thoughtfulness of
Thurston during his many trips.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-11-20
AUBURN SHOWS TRICK NOT
KNOWN BY OUR BOYS
Two Good Basket Ball Games
Played at the Gym Last
Saturday Afternoon

Two mighty fast basket ball
games were played between our
girls and boys against the Auburn
teams at the gym last Saturday
1t seems hardly necessary to say
that our girls won their game, as
they always win. In fact We will
back our girl team against any
high school in the west.
To mention individuals in this
game would be an injustice unless
We spoke of all. There never WAS
a minute that something WASH t
doing and Falls City girls were
always doing If.
The final score was % to II in
favor of Falls City.
Bat the boys game!
Or kids started out to play "a
uice lady Ike game but Auburn
WAS going Trough house. from the
sound of the whistle. A new man
by the name of Allen playing. with
Auourn was fonting III season and
out In fact this young man COM
united eight in about as many
minutes. The referee constantly
called him down and eventually
threatened to put him out of the
game. Nevertheless he was play
iug game that was revelation
to our team aud the first half
showed Falls City hopelessly in the
rear.
When the second half started
there was a different story, how
ever, Our boys went in to meet
Auburn at her own game. When.
ever Auburn started anything
there was Falls City b o y
on the spot to finish it. As a
result our team put it all over
them, Mr.. Allen and all, in the
second half. The efforts, how
ever, strenuous as they were could
not quite overcome Auburn Is lead
and the game ended 81 to 2S in
favor of Auburn.
Now comes the sequel The
crack player Allen was ringer.
Under the rules he was not en-
titled to play at all. When this
was discovered it was called to
Auburn Is attention by a letter
from Prof. Hurst and Auburn
confessed and asked that the game
be forfeited to Falls City.
1t is nice thing to have your
boys win a game, but is it worth
enough to teach high school STU
dents to win even though you
have to be crooked to do it.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-11-20
PRELIMINARY TRIAL
State Asks Continuance After
Swearing Witnesses

The preliminary trial of Otis
Spickler for running an automo-
bile carelessly and causing the
death of Mrs. Mueller ON Satpr-
day, Nov. 7th, was held in part be-
fore Judge Falstead Monday morn
ing. Several witnesses were ex-
amined by the state among whom
were Fred Foehlinger, Frank Uh-
lig, Walter Haddix and Mr.. Refs.
ch OK.
Mr.. Foehlinger testified that he
was coming to town with load of
corn and was about 200 feet from
the accident when it occurred. He
said that he knew Spickler, but
when called upon to pick him out
from the crowd in the room he
selected the wrong man. He also
said that Spickler gave all the
road to Mr.. and Mrs. Mueller, and
that they turned out of the road
for Spickler. The substance of
bis testimony was that the horses
were showing signs of fright and
that Mr.. Mueller, who was driving,
pulled the team into a ditch to the
right of the road which threw Mr..
Mueller out of the buggy. When
Mr.. Mueller fell out the lines drop
ped under the heels of the team
and they started to run away,
eventually throwing Mrs. Mueller
out.
Mr.. Uhlig testified az to the
speed of the automobile when he
passed it about half mile from
the accident. Mr.. Uhlig knew
nothing Of the accident until he
came to where the body of Mrs.
Mueller was lying.
Mr.. Haddix WAS work ng on the
new stand pipe and saw the acci.
dent hnt knew nothing of whether
Splckler was negligent or not as
he was too far away.
Will Holt and Mr.. Reischick
arrived at the scene of the tragedy
a few minutes after it occurred
and measured the buggy tracks
which showed that the team did
not shy out of the road but was
evidently pulled out into the
ditcL by the driver.
At this time the attorneys for
the state asked continuance un-
til Mr.. Mueller is sufficiently re-
covered to testify. Mr. Spickler's
attorney readily consented and
the case was continued until the
Both of this month.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-11-20
Help the Needy

The season of the year is upon
us when in house cleaning a great
many useful things are found
which if properly placed would
do great amount of good. In
the general clean up, if you find
clothing, bedding or anything
which can be used by those less
fortunate lay it aside and inform
Humane Officer Hershey and he
will call for the same and dis
tribute it where it is most needed.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-11-20
G ave Satisfaction

Many of our people saw his
satanic majesty'in the true sense,
in the rendition Of The Devil
at the Gehling Wednesday even
ing. The attraction has been
widely discussed, favorably and
other wise, and all were anxious
to see for themselves. hence a
large crowd was in attendance,
and we believe we are safe IN
saying everyone was pleased.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-11-20
CHANGE OF MANAGEMENT
Lyric Theatre This Week Passes
Into New Hands

On Monday of this week the
Lyric theater of this city changed
hands, NJ. {. Walther of Lincoln
assuming the management. w.
I. Primley the former manager,
will still be with us, acting in
the capacity of machine operator
at this popular resort, which in
sures the same splendid service in
the future we have enjoyed in the
past.
Tuesday evening was opening
night under the new management
and throughout the entire even
ing there was a continuous line
of people crowding to get III, and
many were turned away unable
to gain admlttanCe. On that
evening each one was presented
with a carnation. Mr.. Walther
informs US that he will do every
thing possible to make the Lyric
an attractive place 10 spend a
pleasant evening. He has already
added a new piano with Miss
Margaret MckieveI as pianist
and Miss Jessie Paxton will add
much to the popularity of the
place by singing at each show.
There will be complete
change of program every Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday and
whenever possible Mr.. Walther
will give some high class yaude-
vile specialties in addition to the
regular program. He is strong
in his belief that Falls City is
one of the very best locations for
such an ATTRACTIONS. and says he
is willing to risk the time and
money necessary for the success
of his venture. We welcome him
among us and wish him bound
ed success.
The management has secured
as a special feature for Monday
and Tuesday nights. Novem Der
23 and "a, the wonderful picture
of the Chicago-Detroit worlds
cha mpionship base ball game.
showing Tinker's home run and
all leading players on both teams.
This is the first time this picture
has been shown outside the large
cities and was obtained only at a
great expense. Base ball fans
don't miss this. Increased prices
for these nights only 10 and Is
cents. Regular performance.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-11-20
Al Burener Injured

On Wednesday while helping
Pierce Pabb load his car at the
Burlington depot Al Burgner was
SO unfortunate as to fall and
break three ribs and otherwise
bruise himself quite badly. The
injured man was taken to DIR.
Houston's Office were he received
medical attention. He will be
cared for in this city until he is
able to be removed to his home.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-11-20
Faust"

The old favorite, "Faust" as
presented by the Porter j. White
company at the Gehling on
on Friday evening, proved a
good attraction. The fact that
it has been presented to our
people a number of times, SEEM
ed to detract from the interest
usually manifested, but the
company is good one, and
worthy warm reception wher-
ever it appears.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-11-20
Christian Church

The subject for Sunday morn
ing will be The Right Use OF
the Lord S Day In the even.
ing, What Think ye of Christ
in the light of the problem OF
chances as it applies to some OF
the prophets Rev. Beattie will
preach both sermons. All are
welcome.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-11-20
Work in the First

Tonight, Friday, the l. O. o. F..
lodge will put on First degree
work under the new ritual. The
team has been working hard and
we predict an exhibition which
cannot be surpassed in the state.
Let every mem Der be present.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-11-20
The JubiIeee are Coming

Don't fail to hear Carter S
famous Carolina Jubilee Sing
ers at the Gehling Theatre on
Thursday evening, November
26. This is the third mum Der In
the Falls City Lecture course
and should draw a large crowd.
"The Original Carolina Jubi.
lice Singers gave a concert full
OF sparkle and life and kept
their audience in good humor
all the time. Encores were
constant and were responded to
graciously. This is company
that cannot be exceeded and
they have moi single part TAX
en- by anyone except a star
singer. The baritone, Mr..
Douglass, was brought back
four times on single piece. =
Rockford (lll.) Morning Star.
Admission 30, % and 15 cents.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-11-20
SOCIETY NOTES
AS TWAS TOLD TO OUR So
GETTY EDITOR
Various Kinds of Entertainment by
individuals, Lodges, Clubs,
Churches, Etc.

Mrs. E. L. Sandusky enter
tainS the members of the l.. BIZ.
club and their husbands at her
home this, Thursday evening.
Mrs. w. E. Darlington was
hostess to the d. of H. kensing-
ton Friday afternoon. A large
crowd was in attendance and
greatly enjoyed the program and
nice lunch served.
Miss Gillespie entertained a
few friends at dinner at the Nat
ional, Friday, in honor of her
guests, Mrs. Wright and daugh-
ter Helen, of Tecumseh. A very
pleasant time is reported.
The knights and Ladies of Sc
curity No. 610 spent very pleas
ant evening at their hall Tuesday.
Each member and a friend came
masked and all present report a
jolly good time. Light refresh
mentS were served.
Monday afternoon. Mrs. John
Hossack entertained the members
of the w. X. c. at kensington.
About thirty ladies were present
and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon.
The hostess was assisted by Mrs.
John Spragins and Mrs. c. Fire
baugh. A two course luncheon
was served.
Miss Fannie Beaver enter
tanned several of her young lady
friends at her home Tuesday
evening in honor of her birthday.
A pleasant evening devoted to
games and excellent refreshments
was enjoyed. The hostess was
presented with many nice tokens
by the guests.
The members of the Epwortll
League of the Methodist church
were entertained at the home of
Mrs. Ed Fisher last Tuesday
evening, by the Second Vice
President and Missionary Com
mittee of the League. T h e
guests expressed themselves as
having delightful evening,
which is no more than could be
anticipated at the home of Mrs.
Fisher.
Adam Vogel was the victim of
a pleasant surprise one evening
last week, given in honor of his
birthday. The victim was so
busy looking after his numerous
guests at the Union House, that
he hadn't even thought of a BIRTH
day. but was forcibly reminded of
the fact when he was called to the
parlor and found the same filled
with home folks and a few inti-
mate friends. A n elegant g
O'Clock dinner was served, and the
affair proved most pleasant oc :
casion for all.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-11-20
The Faithful

Realizing the mutual advan-
tage of making January 1st d
subscription date, our readers
have kept the cashier busy the
past few days arranging proper
credits to that date. Following g
is partial list of the satisfied
readers who have gladdened the
heart of the printer during the
past week:
Herman Wulf p. II. Jussen
Henry Shaw4 Mrs. D. p. Lowe
Fred Sebold C. 7. L:poold
Herman Tubach Fred Gerlt
Mrs. II. c. Raker F. p. Page
Chas. Litzke G. W. Fisher
Emma Grant Fred Menizer
J. M. Evans John Towle
Vim. Hayward Geo. Crocker
John Tighe John B. Raper
E. j. Duryea Charles Smith
o. A Cooper j. G. Yutzy
John Hossack L. G. Manger
Wirth Il Winterbottom
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-11-20
Came Back Home

Henry Fisher of Verdon, who
recently was taken to the asylum
at Lincoln for treatment, appear
ed at his home on Monica ay even
ing. AS reported to us be made
his escape from the asylum, COM
ing as far as Salem on the train
and walking from there to Verdon.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-11-20
Almost Completed

We are informed that next
week will see the completion of
our new water works system. The
we'll men are here, the mains will
all be laid by Saturday night and
the standpipe will soon be finish
ed.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-04-18
AUDITOR ORDERS
LEVY OF Is MILLS
Addresses Letters to Various
Country Boasds Explain
ing Its Purpose

Territorial Auditor w. G.. Sar-
gent has mailed a letter to the
boards Of county commissioners of
New Mexico requesting them TO
cause a levy of thirteen mills to be
made upon all the taxable property
within their respectiave counties.
The letter which is selt-explana-
tory, reads as follows:
Auditors Office,
Santa Fe, New Mexico, 40 'o8
To Hon. Board OF County Com
missioners of---countv.
Gentlemen:
Complying with section II OF
chapter 80, laws 1907, | respect
fully request that you cause a levy
of thirteen mills upon the dollar to
be made upon all taxable property
within your county. The same
when collected to be turned into
the territorial treasury, to the
credit of the 5oth, fiscal year, to
be distributed amongst the differ
ent funds by the territorial treas
urer, as provided by law.
Complying with an order o
the Sheep Sanitary Board, ant
section Q, chapter SIS, laws Of 1903
you are requested to cause a lev,
of six mills upon each dollar o
the assessed value of all aheel
assessed in your county.
Complying with my duty unde
section as, chapter 81, laws o
1907, you are hereby requested t.
cause a levy of three mills on tn
dollar, upon all taxable propert.
within your county. The sam
when collected to be turned int
the county treasury, to the credi
of general school fund.
81 desire TO call your attentio
to the fact, that, by comparin
this levy with last years, you wi
find a reduction of one mill, /
this years levy; and | desire t
further impress upon you the fac
that by having fair and just assess
ments in the various counties c
the territory, this Office will be er
abled to make another substantif
reduction in the territorial tax lev
next year.
Respectfully yours,
wv. G.. SARGENT.
Territorial Auditor.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-04-18

Correspondence:
Mr.. Lohin of Amarillo, is here
improving his claim.
The Misses Huckleby who have
been away some time have returned.
A district school election was
held at the home OF Mr.. Miller on
the sixth.
Frank Carlyle has returned
from Hereford and is improving
his place.
Otis Beals who has been living
near Tucumcari for some time has
removed again to his home near
this place.
w. ID. Starcher has returned
from a short visit to Nara Visa he
was accompanied home by his
brother.
A dance was held at seven q.
ranch some time since; a large
crowd was in attendance and a
pleasant evening was spent.
A baseball team has been organ
lied at this place, first team line
up as follows; Quviles, Catch,
Starcher, Pitch, L. Nance first,
T. Hit. second, Agee, third, K,
Rice right field, Starcher left field,
H. Nance center field, 5. Allen
short stop.
The plowman homeward plod'
his weary way,
while the plowboy near at hant
whistles over the furrowcd land
And the farmers are in evidenc'
everywhere and since the rain will
begin their spring planting.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-04-18

Give your accounts to Campbell
for collection. 26-tt
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Drink a Stein of Hires Root
Beer at Elk Drug Store. 25-tt
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For up to date dress making, see
Mrs. G.. w. Barker. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Phone IS. ~ tt
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-04-18

Strychnine Crystal SI.25 per
ounce at Elk Drug Store. 25-tf
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-04-18

Fresh Strawberries at c. T.
Adair's. Phone I56. tt
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Let Campbell collect your &C
counts. Phone 1877 26-tf
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1908-04-18

Our stock of screen doors will
be here in a few days. Will be
pleased to book your order now
for screenery when they arrive.
26-tf Sanders Lumber Co.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1908-07-16
Get Into the Sunshine

Emerson says the man is explic-
able by nothing less than all his
history. eff the whole of history
is in one man." he continued, ''it
is all to be explained from indi-
vldual experience. There is rela.
ton between the hours of our life
and the centuries of time. As the
air [ breathe is drawn from the
great repositories of nature, as the
light on my book is yielded from a
star hundred millions miles dis
tant. as the poise of my body de-
ponds on the equilibrium of centri-
fugal and centripetal forces, so the
hours should be instructed by the
ages, and the ages explained by
the hours"
It is worth while considering
what isthe lesson Of the ages. It
does not teach despair, but hope;
nor hate, but love; nor selfishness,