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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17

that he was stricken while on his wa!
west by a rather circuitous route.
Mr.. Thompson is grand master-eleci
Of the Utah odd Fellows, having beer
elected to that position after leaving
here temporarily to regain his health
in the Lone Star state. He Is Sc years
Of age. and has wife and one child
tuberculosis is the aiment from which
Mr.. Thompson is suffering.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
PROMINENT ODD FELLOW ILL.

Word has been received in Salt Lake
of the serious, and perhaps fatal ILL
ness of W. W. Thompson of Eureka, at
Muscatine. Iowa. It is not known by
his friends in Utah how he comes to
be in the Iowa city unless it happened
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
DR.. Prices Wheat Flake Celery Food

Is scientific combination Of wheat and celery,
which are among the most healthful Of all
growths Of the vegetable kingdom, fact which
will make it the leading breakfast food of the
world Try this delicious food; it will satisfy any
taste and prove conducive to good health. $50
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-17
looan City to Entertain Enthusi-
asts From Many Neigh
boring Towns.
SPECIAL SALT LAKE TRAIN.
II VIII Leave Here Mt $3.50 O'clock,
Carrying 200, University stu
dents and Athletes.
. UTAH'S BEST
TRACK RECORDS

Z: When the youngsters of the
!! Agricultural college clash with
I; the Youngsters of the university
!; IN track and field sports tomor-
+ raw. both sides will hurl thor
!: physical strength against play
{ ers who are visible only in the
J.. record of their accomplishments.
{ TO pass the best mark ever pre-
!: viously made is the individual
!. goal of each of the 25 contest
I. ants entered. Here are the re-
!. cords they will have to exceed
+ to win this honor:
!. 100 yard dash--Horace Whit
P: ney. L. Of u, '04 10 seconds.
J 2eO-yard dash-Horace Whit
1 ney. u. of T., 04: % seconds.
!. 4lO-yard run-Val Rideout, U.
. of T.. o.; 90 2-5 seconds.
:: Half mile run--Jack Hume, U.
i of T., 'O5; 2:O5 S-5.
-: Mile rln---James Wade, U. of
! o., %; 4;99.
I. .l9O-yard hurdles-Ben Roberts,
I. 'Os; II seconds.
+ 22O-yard hurdles-Will Butler,
I. L. of L.. 'O5; 26 AS seconds.
! shot-put--Joe Smith, L. d. 8.
! L.. 'O4; 40 feet inches.
: Hammer throw-Fred Bennion,
!: U. Of T.. 'O6; 1856 feet IL inches.
; Pole vault-Morgan Adams, B.
!: Y. t.. 'O4; IL feet inches.
3 High jump-K. Stephenson, U.
!; of T., 'O5; feet 10 inches.
!; Broad jump-M. Swap, U. of
!: L., 'O5; % feet II inch.
|. Half mile relay--U. of U. team,
. Pitt, Moore, Whitney. Rideout.
!. O4; 1884.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-12-11
TO THE FRONT
John Crook Received News of Inn
portant Promotion

John Crook, our city engineer,
this week received a letter, the
contents of which caused a thrill
of lustifable pride, not only to
himself but all his friends. It
was from New York and signed
by the national secretary of the
American Society Of Civil Engi-
neers, announcing the fact that
John had been promoted to the
next highest membership in the
association. Mr.. Crook has
been a junior in the society for
some time, aud this last honor
has been gained only by deep
study and hard work. and there
are but four others in Nebraska
who have succeeded in passing
the rigid examinations.
There is but one more mem
bership in the association 10
strive for, and as this must be
gained before the age of thirty
five years, we are confident Mr..
Crook will be enc Of the few
successful ones as he has six
years in which 10 prepare him
sell.
Johns many friends congrat-
ulate him upon the fruits of his
hard study and efforts,
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-12-11
ARM CRUSHED
Warren Briggs Injured While Shell
ing Corn Near Stella

An accident took place at the
home of s. II. Banks near Stella
on Saturday, and as a result War
rem Briggs arm was so badly
crushed that amputation was nec-
essary.
Mr.. Briggs was helping in the
corn sbelling, and in attempting
to adjust defective oil pipe his
mitten was caught in the cogs
thus drawing his arm between
them. The arm was badly crush
ed and the hand almost cut off.
Drs from Stella and Auburn were
summoned but could do nothing
to save the injured member and
it was amputated about two inches
below the elbow.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-12-11
THEY WENT LOADED
Fred Sayre and Wife Leave Their
Friends Holding the Sack

Fred Sayre, barber who has
been working in the city for some
time, quietly left town Saturday
night taking his wife with him.
OF course this was their privilege
but they overstepped their rights
when they loaded up with other
peoples property.
They bad been boarding at the
city hotel, and when they failed to
put in an appearance on Sunday,
inquiry was made and it was learn
ed they had left town, and it was
soon found that they went loaded.
Mrs. Shields is unable to say
Just what she has lost, as every
day new discoveries are made, but
SO far she has missed a great deal
of clothing. bed linen and towels
and S12 board bill. The couple
also bought groceries from F. E.
Schmidt to the amount of nearly
eight dollars and there are numer-
other victims around town.
Sheriff Fenton soon scented the
trail and located the pair at Valley
Falls. Kansas, and he and Mr..
Shields left Thursday morning
for Horton, where they will
meet the couple and justice be
given them.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-12-11
CITY COUNCIL
Busy Sessions Held During The
Past Week

The city council met in regular
session on Monday night and
transacted much important bust
ness. Bills to the amount of
$40, ,5S9.0S were allowed on the
different funds. On a motion by
Hahn and seconded by Ceiling,
it was decided that the council
ask Il. G. Wood, our electrician,
to take a state board examination
and note his qualifications as to
electrical and steam engineering.
The bonds of ID. ID. Reayis, l..
p. Wirth and II. !. Hahn as park
commissioners were approved and
accepted.
The report of the chautauqua
board ives received and accepted
and the sum of S265 due the city,
ordered paid to the city treasurer
and credited to the general fund.
John Powell was granted per-
mission to erect a brick building
with metal roof on lot 16, block
70.
On motion of Reichers, second
ed by Hahn the council was order
ed to follow instructions given by
the city attorney regarding Joseph
A. Bortenlanger's contract with
city and that the entire council,
mayor, city engineer or any other
competent engineer upon whom
the council may agree, go to the
electric light plant and ch eek
specifications IN detail before ac-
cepting plant.
A warrant was ordered issued
on city treasurer to pay for deed
to lot purchased by park commit
tee in addition to lots now owned
by city fer park purposes TO the
amound of SIP. so. After the
usual amount of discussion the
council adjourned.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-12-11
Shelving Broke

One of the shelves in the back
show case in the jewelry store of
Davies & Owens, broke Saturday
evening and caused quite a smash
up in his elegant line Of cut glass
and china. The loss to these gen
tlemen was about $50, but with
such an immense stock as is car
ried by this firm the Christmas
shoppers will not notice the va
cancy.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-12-11
a PLEASANT AFFAIR
Mrs. J.Gist Entertains Her Friends
With Musical Program

Mrs. Il. J. GiSt was hostess to
the Sorosis club and number of
invited guests on Wednesday af-
ternoon. AS it was the only pro-
gram during the year which was
given entirely to music, Mrs. Gist
had full charge of it. About so
ladies assembled including h e
following out of town guests:
Mesdames Coorer and Liggett of
Humboldt; Mrs. Basil Boyle of
St, Louis and Miss Winifred
Raper of Chicago.
After a piano solo by Miss
Anna Margaret Gist, and a vocal
duet by the two little Gist girls,
the musical melo-dramatic setting
Of Enoch Arden by Strauss was
rendered by Miss Floy Grinstead
as reader and Mrs. Gist accom-
panist.
To the lovers of poetry and
music, especially the poetry of
Tcnnyson and t h music of
Strauss, it was an entertainment
of the highest artistic merit. The
interest never for one moment
tagged, but grew until there
were tears in the eyes and emo
tion in the hearts of all who
listened.
Miss Grinstead S Interpretation
of the poem was especially fine.
She entered into the spirit of it
with poise and temperament
that were surprise to her friends.
Every member of her audience
listened with emotion to her
splendid portrayal of the suffer-
ings of the shipwrecked sailor
waiting for sail and the deliy-
Grafton of his torture as he watch.
ed the home scene of his wife
his wife no more-down to the
last words, so passed the heroic
soul away
Mrs. Gist, as accompanist, again
demonstrated that she is one of
the most accomplished musicians
in these parts. Her interpreta-
tion and execution of the difficult
music, was entirely satisfying in
the sympathetic quality so neces'
sary to this production. Space
forbids mention of the various
motifs introduced in this musical
gem. but the name of the COM
poser, Strauss,is sufficient to give
it dramatic and artistic interest
of the very highest.
Delicious Ii & ht refreshments
were served after the program
was rendered, and Mrs. Gist was
given a vote of thanks for her
splendid entertainment.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-12-11
Elect Offlcers

1t a regular meeting Of the N.
w. \. held on Tuesday evening,
the following officers were elected:
j. Y. kottmaun-N. G.
E. Coatney w, y.
0. Waehtel-Clerk.
c. NJ. WiIson-Banher.
John Ross-Watehmau.
4. j. Windle-Seutry.
Samuel Marts-Janitor.
After lodge closed a banquet
was served and a social evening
enioyed
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-12-11

The Elks had a busy and in
teresting time at their hail Thurs.
day night, initiation being the
program. The candidates were
J. L. Hopkins, Lewis Edwards,
Glenn Mcmillan, Joe Miles, 1ra
and Alex Leo. From all reports
there must have been something
doing.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-12-11
G. A. RS to Elect Officers

All C. A. RS are earnestly
requested to meet at their hall
Saturday afternoon as there
will be an important meeting.
The annual election of officers
will take place and other i'm
portant business will be trans
acted.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-12-11
ELKS' MEMORIAL
THE DAY PROPERLY OBSERVED
BY FALLS CITY LODGE
A Splendid Program Rendered as
Tribute to the Memory of Their
Departed Brothers

Despite the disagreeable wealth
er on Sunday evening, the spact;
Gus Methodist church was almost
inadequate to care for the i'm
mepse crowd which gathered to
witness the beautiful memorial
service of Falls City Lodge No.
965, who on that evening were to
pay tribute to their departed
brothers.
Promptly at o'clock Mrs. TT.
Gist sounded the organ prelude
and the long procession of Elks,
headed by Rev G. l.. Neide OF
ST. Thomas church, filed in ard
took their respective pl a 5.
After the opening ceremonies by
Exalted Ruler c. I. Reavis, and
Secretary G. B. Holt, Miss Jessie
Paxton, accompanied by Mrs. G.
l.. Neide, sang shepherd Di-
vine" 1t was beautiful selecv
ton and we'll rendered.
All were deeply impressed with
the ceremony in which each
officer and member was reminded
of his duties, not only as an
officer but as an Elk. and with
such principles, the great order of
B. p. O. E. can be nothing but
power for good.
After the opening ode by the
entire lodge, Rev. Neide pronoun-
ced the invocation and then fol-
lowed the eulogy by Brother C.F.
Reavis. Mr.. Reavis was at his
best and his remarks upon the de-
parted brothers, William Nye
Jenne and Charles D. Campbell,
were most appropriate, and the
be eautiful lessons drawn by the
orator sunk deep into the hearts
of his hearers with a lasting inn
preston.
Mrs. George Wahl never sang
better than on this occasion. Her
selection 20, Eyes That are
Weary was most suitable to her
voice, and all were pleased. She
was accompanied by Miss Sallie
Schoenheit.
The address of the evening was
by Brother Arthur J. Weaver.
When he faced the audience all
wondered what there was to say
after the preceding speech, but
wonder was turned TO surprise by
the splendid talk he made. Mr..
Weaver is one of the very best
speakers in the state and that OF
Sunday evening proved one OF his
best efforts. He told of the vast
amount of good work the Elks
have done and are doing every
dav all over the country, and he
explained the teachings and
principles of the order in such a
convincing manner that those
who were skeptical before are
skeptical no longer. His was u
speech that will long be remem-
bered.
Mrs. Ed May who has always
been favorite with Falls City
people, sang the closing solo, a
beautiful selection, in her own
inimitable style, accompanied by
Mrs. T. !. Gist.
After the closing ceremonies BY
the exalted ruler and officers Of
the lodge, the Doxology was sung,
the beredictiou pronounced and
the b. p. Q. T.. memorial servi-
ces for zoos. were a thing OF the
past, but the good derived there
from will ever be a monument to
Falls City Lodge, No. COS.
.TIe faults OF our brothers, we write
mon the sands their virtues upoa
tablets Of love ard memory.
c. A. RS to Elect Officers
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-12-11
DEATH RECORD
THE GRIM REAPER CLAIMS TWO
VICTIMS THIS WEEK
Rev EngIebreoht and William Mic
meyer Called to Join the Great
Majority

Rev Otto II. En- glebrecht died
at his home, six miles north of
this city December I, 190S, aged
81 years, 10 months and ; days.
Deceased had been a minister
of the German Lutheran church
north Of this city, and was loved
by every member of his congre-
CATION.
He was untiring in his efforts
for good and in ministering TO
the wants of his fellowmen. and
it will be hard to fill the vacancy
thus caused by the seeming un-
timely death of this much needed
man. He leaves no family.
The high regard in which he
was held by the people was evin-
ced by the manner in which the
church rallied to the help and
support Of their pastor, meeting
all expenses attending his death
and burial.
The funeral was conducted De-
cember 9, by Rev. Bartz and the
remains shipped to Chicago, his
boyhood home.
William Niemeyer died at his
home in this city on Sunday, De-
cember 9th, after only short Ill
ness, aged II years, 5 months and
9 days. Deceased was born in
Griezen, Hanover, Germany, June
81, 1887. He came to America
at an early age and many years
ago came to this county and set
tied on farm near this city, max
ing decided success of his chosen
vocation. About two years ago
he gave up active farm life and
moved to this city, and has always
been numbered among our most
respected citizens. He leaves a
widow and three sons, Charles,
William and Henry, and on
daughter, Mrs. Gus Lippold all of
this county, who will ever cherish
the memory of a kind husband
and father.
Funeral services were conduct
ed from the home Wednesday
afternoon and the remains were
laid to rest in the Steele cemetery.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-12-11
is A SURE THING
THE cHAUTAuQuA FOR 1909 IS
NOW ASSURED
Officers Elected at an Interesting
Meeting at the Court House
Tuesday Evening

In answer to acall issued by the
president. a meeting of the stock
holders of the Falls City Chautan-
qua association was held at the
court house Tuesday evening a
number of interested citizens were
also present and a general discus
sion Of the chautauqna question
was taken up. All were enthu-
siastic and the present prospects
are that one of the very best chau-
tauquas will be held in this city
next year.
A board of managers consisting
of the following members were
elected:
John Liehty, president
DR.. Reneker, vice president.
X. r. Teeter, secretary.
W \. Greepwald, treasurer.
George Holland.
It was the voice of those pres
ent that this board act independ-
emily Ms regards the talent, and
they are now busily engaged ar
ranging strong and entertaining
program. The date has not yet
been decided upon.
Treasurer W. A. Greenwald pre-
sented the following report of the
last chantauqua.
To Falls City Chantauqua Asso-
citation, Falls City, Neb.-1 beg to
make the following report of re.
ceipts and disbursements for 1908
chautauqua and balance on hands
for previous year to-wit:-
Total ticket sale per Holidays report s3.2o4.oo
Due Mr.. Holiday as per contract. 2,5o0.00
Amt divided bet ween Holladay.' 'Asso. $7o4.o0
Associations part u of s7o4.oo ........ s352oo
Holiday sse ~ park and auditorium, 10000
Concession, receipts ................... 1000
Rental for Tents. ts........................ 1i4so
Holladay 4 Custer bill 200
Total receipts on part of Asso. ........ ss77.so
Paid X gos Mfg. CO. for tents 49, sl06.20
Expenses as per vouchers ....... 24o.S0
Paid city use of Park $50, 80. ...... 2o5.36
Soi2.4
Net amount due Association ......... S26s.3o
Tickets sold and paid for 1909 ......... 900
Balance from 1907 Chautauqua. $500 also
Total amount now in hand of Treas S3l2.92
The above total is deposited in the Falls City
State bank on time certificate of deposit draw
ing per cent interest.
w. A. GREENWALD, Treasurer.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-12-11
NOTES
rs TWAS TOLD TO OUR So
CIETY EDITOR
Various Kinds of Entertainment by
Individuals. Lodges, Clubs,
Churches, Etc.

entertained dl the uOlllC VI 1OAh
Sellers on Saturday afternoon. 1t
was a taffy pull party and the
forty guests present enjoyed 1t
highly.
The w. c. T y. will meet next
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
Y, G. Lyford. This is the time
Tor the quarterly silver free will
Offering. 1t is hoped there will
be a good attendance.
The Friends in Council will
meet this Friday evening with
Mrs. Simon Davies. The place
OF meeting was changed from the
regular program, made necessary
by other arrangements, but 1t IS
earnestly hoped that all members
will be present.
Wm. Deuchler planned a pleas
ant surprise for Otto Reiger on
Tuesday evening in honor of his
birthday. About thirty young
people were present and report
an excellent time. A splendid
lunch was served and at late
hour all went home wishing Mr..
Rieger MANY more happy birth
days.
A pleasant time will no doubt
be the program at the home OF
Mrs. C. M. Wilson this (Friday)
when the Misses Hand, Lookabill
Field and Agnew will entertain
the lady teachers of our public
schools. 1t is to be a "childs'
affair and each guest is requested
TO dress in children's costume.
The Womans Club held its
regular meeting last week at the
home of Mrs. Fenton. There was
a good attendance and splendid
program. Miss Schoenheit had
the first number, sketch of New
in, and two piano solos by this
composer, which were exception
ally we'll rendered. Two papers
on Luther Burbank, the scientist
and plant wizard, was the feature
OF the afternoon. The first a
personal sketch, touching on the
individuality and characteristics
Of this man, by Mrs. Cameron,
was very interesting. What Bur-
bank has done, by Mrs. Simanton,
ST., was one of the most instruc-
tive papers written by club
member this year. 1t was com
plete in every way, leaving no
questions unanswered In t b e
minds of her hearers. The tell
ing of the process by which Bur-
bank created the Shasta Daisy
with illustrations of the same was
especially good. The club will
meet Dec. 18th with Mrs. Keller.
Miss Myrtle Ramel gave linen
shower at her home Friday even
ing in honor of Miss Virgie Mead.
The hostess spared no pains in
making the affair both attractive
and pleasant, The house was
profusely decorated with cupids
and hearts, and the program was
most original and unique. The
dining table was very pretty, the
place cards being small hearts
attached to ribbons leading to the
center piece, a cupid surrounded
by hearts which contained the
fortune Of each guest. T Those
present were requested to draw a
picture of the groom and write a
description of the wedding trip
These made an interesting book
which was presented to the bride
elect. She was also given MINI
Der of letters written by the
guests, to be opened at stated III
teryals after marriage, 1t was
indeed a pleasant affair and will
Iorg be remembered by those pre-
sent. The out of town guests
were Misses Leila and Irene Spur
lock, Beula and Mary Russell and
Olive Tilden of Salem and Mrs.
Glenn Bronson of Shubert.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-12-11

The above total is deposited in the Falls City
State bank on a time certificate of deposit draw
ing per cent interest.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-12-11
THE HOLIDAY FETE
Now in Progress and Will Continue
Balance Of Week

A great deal of credit is due
the ladies of the Pres byterian
church for the grand success
they are making of the Holiday
Fete now in progress. That they
have worked hard is proven by
the beauty of the scene upon
entering the building.
There are eight beautifully
decorated booths, where every
thing imaginable is sold, while
the display of farm products and
culinary department are com
plete
Plenty Of amusement has been
provided so there will not be a
dull moment throughout the en-
tire session. Don't fail to visit
the Holiday Fete or you viii re-
gret il.
Degree of Honor Elect Officers
On Thursday evening the d. Of
II. elected the following officers
for the ensuing year:
Mrs. G. NJ. Wilson Chief Of
Honor
Mrs. j. {. Tanuer-Past Chief
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1908-12-11

We, the auditing committe have
this day checked all the items
above, found them correct as set
fourth in the treasurer's report.
We also find that the officers of the
association did all the work con-
nected with the association free
of charge and that not single
penny was used for their own pur-
pose. john l.. CLEAvER,
j. II. HUTCHINGS,
Auditing Committee.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09

parts of the United Y States, has
grown with such rapidity that
wood preservation has become
business which figures most
proninently,inst the industrial life
of this country.
Each year railroads are treat
ing an increasing portion of their
cross ties, miners their mine
props, farmers their fence posts
and the men of many other i'm
dustries are bringing preserva-
tives into'play to close the pores
and prepare the timber they use
to resist the fungi which cause
decay. The work points the
way to one of the chief means of
the conservation of the nations
forest resources, for, as the length
of the life of timber is increased,
the drain upon the forests is les
sened, and more wood made avail
able for us.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1908-04-09
Advance in Wood Preservation.

Timber thoroughly treated
with proper preservatives will
last almost indefinitely" says a
government expert who is an
authority on wood preservation.
Engineers have known for years
that this is true" he continues,
"but up to the present time, at
least in America, complicated
and expensive plants have been
necessary tor the work, and wood
preservation has often been too
expensive an operation to allow
treated timber to come into gen.
eral use "
Methods ii wood preservation
have undergone a marked change
in the last few years, however,
and the work which few years
ago was limited to a few expert
ments carried on in scattered