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The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-07
A Word of EXPLANATION

Several months ago | met and
talked with Mr.. Wiltse over the
matter of filing as a candidate
this year for nomination by the
republican party for county at
torney. From the conversation
had at that time, | was led to be-
lieve that Mr.. Wiltse would not
be a candidate, and acting on
that impression, on July ., |
filed application to have my
name placed on the ticket for the
primary election, Afterward, on
the 10Th of July, Mr.. Wiltse, UNI
der the advice and urging of his
friends, also filed for the same
position.
Now, with some of my friends
urging me to retire in Mr..
Wiltse's favor, and others saving
to go on and fight it out, | have
tried to consider the matter calm
" and dispassionately, and with
out regard to the exultation my
action may bring to opponents l
may have in our party, or the
disappointment it may be to my
friends.
The political conditions in this
county, we all know to be such
that we cannot hope to win if we
exhaust our energies fgh
among ourselves. The success of
our Legislative ticket is of i'm
mensely greater Importance than
who shall be county attorney; so
that [ have determined that |
shall not stand in the way of our
party's success, and have this day
filed my withdrawal as a candi-
date. | wish to thank my friends
for their kindly and hearty sup
port, and also to suggest to those
who talk and write about party
disloyalty if it would not be a
little more consistent in them to
examine their own political record
and honestly ask themselves if
they are such as could respond to
the invitation, LET him first cast
a stone
With an earnest desire for the
success of the republican party,
and the election of our noble lead
ers in state and nation, Sheldon
and Taft, l am at the service of
the republican committee in any
way that | can assist in attaining
victory in the campaign.
JAMES E. LEYDA,
Falls City, Neb., Aug. 1, 'OS.
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Mr.. Dorrlngton has not deliv-
cred the deed to the water site
as yet, neither is he anxious to
do SO. He would much prefer
TO give the city a 80 year free
lease on all the ground con-
yeyed, and receive one cent a
thousand gallons for the water
ased. What does the chronic
knocker and trouble maker think
of this?
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-07

The Bryan notification pro-
gram arranged to inform him OF
his nomination as the democratic
candidate for president is to be-
gin at sunrise and end at sunset
that means an all day job. No
one anticipated that it would be
so hard a task to inform Bryan
of his nomination.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-07

Just as an example of nerve
that appeals ~ every man with
red blood in his veins, we would
cite the instance of Grant Win
die making provisions to care
for all his many customers while
the smoke was still rising from
the ruins OF the splendid plant
he had built up. The sympathy
of the entire community is with
Grant, and everybody hopes
that he will recover from the
loss in the shortest time pos
sible.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-07

Don't lose your temper, bro
Their, during this hot weather.
Don't descend to profanity, it is
shocking bad form, and only
tends TO convince people that
someone has put you up against
it. Get hold of some political
primer and learn the A. b. C, S
of the issues and we might be
willing to give you a little more
attention than we do now.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-07

Tie report now comes to us
that three babies, one in Illinois,
one in Indiana, and one in New
York have been named civilian
Howard Taft What better EVIL
dence is needed that the cam
paign is warming up or of the
popularity of Judge Taft.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-07
Congressman Pol will

Congressman Pol will
have no opposition for the nomi-
nation as republican candidate
for congress from the 1st con-
gresSional district. Mr.. Pollard
has grown in popularity in this
district and has proven himself
TO be a very valuable member OF
congress. Having proven him
self to be the farmers friend,
the farmers will prove them
selves to be his friend on cleo.
ton day.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-07

Bryan is after the negro vote
Some of the local Democrats are
spending a good deal of their
time with the negro voters. 1t
might be well for the negroes to
read the platform of the Demo
cratic convention held in Vir-
ginia last week which condemns
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-07

Now that the other local pa
pers have agreed to discuss the
political issues between them
selves The Tribune will have to
lock by itself. Sad news.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-07

the Republican party Tor giving
the negro the right to vote and
promises to take from them this
right as soon as they + given
the power.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-07

Speaking again of an old sub.
iect, if you want to know where
the rock hit just listen for the
howl.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-07

Have you read Bryan's solemn
warming to the American public,
which he proclaimed on July Z.
1900? If not, then read it and
see what you think of it. 1t is
only one of many dlreful predic-
tions which he made of the future
of our country.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-07

The Lincoln papers are au-
thority for the announcement
that Bryan and his friends in
tend to have the populists put
up some presidential electors
who will vote for Bryan for
president. These electors the
democrats will endorse, and
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-07
Private Money.

Private money to loan on Real
Estate. Mortgages bought and
sold. Call at First National
Bank. 3-tf A. J. WEAVER
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-07
THE LOCAL LORE
Crowded off the regular Local Page.

J. L. Candy was down from
Humboldt, Wednesday.
Geo. Ocamb and son Herald of
Rulo spent Monday in this city.
L. Murphy left over the B. &
NJ, Tuesday for Colorado Springs.
! Mrs. August Zentner and two
daughters went to St. Joe Tues
day.
J. F.Barger went to Chickesha
Okla, Tuesday to spend a short
time.
All accounts due Chas. p. Stump
are payable at the First National
Bank. 29-2t
Ben APPEL and wife left Tues
day for their new home in New
Mexico.
Fox SALE-Good rain or slop
barrels, at csc. each, at Heck's
feed store.
Elmer Prior assisted the john
son team in their game with Au-
burn, Tuesday.
Mrs. Walter Isaacs and brother
left Monday for a visit at Ft.
Madison, Iowa.
VIM. Weick and John Gerdes
left Tuesday on a business trip
to Croker, Mo.
Ed. Shubert and wife of Yer
don were interviewing our mer-
chants Tuesday.
Ferd Harlow was looking after
business matters in Elk Creek the
first of the week.
Robert, Margaret and Eliza
beth Steele left Tuesday for a
trip to Colorado Springs.
j. H. koso left Tuesday for
Canyon City, New Mexico,to look
over the land in that section.
Mrs. John w. Powell returned
Monday from a visit with her
sister, Mrs. Geo. Dletsch at Hast.
ings.
Mrs. lola Davies and little
daughter left this week for a
visit with her parents at Chey-
enne, Wyo.
Bertha Simmons of Humboldt
spent a portion of the week in
this city with her aunt, Mrs.
Milo Shields.
Geo. Fallstead left Tuesday ON
a business trip to the Panhandle
country. He was accompanied
by MI. Lundy of Shubert.
Paul Greenwald, who has been
suffering from rheumatism for
some time, is now at the Syca-
more Springs taking treatment.
George Spery, one of the clerks
IN the grocery department of V.
G.. Lyford's store, is now quite i'll
at his home in this city threaten
ed with typhoid.
Bill" Wilson left Sunday tor
his home in Cleveland, Ohio, after
a pleasant visit in this city with
his brother Charles, and his many
old time friends.
Dorothy White returned today
from her Hiawatha trip. Miss
Bijou Meisenheimer accompanied
her home and will remain here
during chautauqua.
Sheriff Fenton and wife re-
turned Monday from the western
part of the state, where the sheriff
was looking after some land he
has near Beaver City.
V. G.. Lyford extends a well
come to all Chautauqua visitors
through his ad in this issue. He
will have many bargains to offer
you every day during the season.
O. P. Veal and two little
daughters came down from Yer
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-07
ANNOUNCING TENT

thereby announce myself as a candidate for
the office of Representative subject TO the act
ion Of the republican voters At the primaries To
he held Tuesday. September lst. zoos.
T.. o. ZooK.
Humboldt, Nebr.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-07
For Sale.

Full oak, hand carved bed room
suit. Extra large bevel plate
mirror on dresser. a bargain if
taken at once. c. T. Reayis.
The Falls City tribune., 1908-08-07


taken at once. c. T. Reayis.
On page seven will be found an
article From Kansas Business
Men" The Tribune assumes no
responsibility for any of the
statements made or opinions ex-
pressed in the matter; our con-
nect1on Herewith is solely and
only that of a publisher, the ar
ticle being paid for at our regu-
lar rates.
J. S. Lord was called to Omaha
last Saturday by the serious i'll
ness of a sister who underwent an
operation in the Clarkson hos
pital at that place. He returned
Tuesday and reports his sister in
a critical condition.
During the electric storm on
Tuesday night lightning struck
the house occupied by Roy
Beasley, entering at the chimney.
But slight damage was done,
however.
The automobile craze is on in
this city and agents for half a
dozen makes are here demonstrate
ing. Buy of a home man and
know who is behind the deal.
Harry JENNIE and wife and Miss
Carrie Slocum and Bert Baker
drove to Stella Sunday and spent
the day with Mr.. and Mrs. Els.
burn Wheeler.
Mrs. l. E. Baxter and son are
expected to arrive in the city the
latter part of the week for a three
weeks visit with their many
friends here.
Alfred ]. Wing, who has been
living in Horton, Kas., for some
time has decided to return to this
city. A very wise conclusion.
A bumper of our merchants are
fixing up some nice window dis
plays, which will entice the buy
ers during the Chautauqua.
A new plate glass window was
put in the Burris news stand
Wednesday to take the place of
the n broken July 4th.
Harry JENNIE sells nothing but
shoes and he sells the best. He
wants your trade and is asking
for it through this paper.
Miss Stella Knickerbocker is
again at work in the office of
Judge Gagnon. after a three
months vacation.
Reavis & Abbey are offering
some splendid Chautauqua bar.
gains. They tell you all about
them in this issue.
Mrs. G.. F. Reichel returned
Monday from Kansas City where
She spent a pleasant week with
her parents.
Ed. Falcon was a business
visitor in Stella Tuesday. He
was accompanied by his son,
James.
Mrs. Frank Shields and little
grandson are expected home this
week from a visit in Montana.
Miss Mamie Bacon of Dawson
stopped in this city Tuesday on
her way to Kansas City.
Miss Hazel Clark came down
from Stella the first of the week
to visit friends here.
A baby girl was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Camblin on We'd
nesday morning.
Al Spear is taking a short va
cation from his duties at Wallis
store this week.
Elmer Heiser and family spent
a portion of the week With friends
in Auburn.
- The Cough Syrup that
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
Christmas sal. and Supper.

The annual Christmas Sale and Sup per of the Ladies' Social Circle will be held in the Chapel of the Congregation al church, Wednesday afternoon and evening, Dec. 18th, and we urge all to come and help along good cause. At the fancy-work table you will be sure to find just the articles you want for your friends for Christmas gift. A good apron for little money will also gladden. some heart; you will find ma ny styles to choose from. At the cen- ter booth you can purchase beautiful wreaths for your Christmas decora- tions, and the new "NN hat is it, Puzzlen for both old and young. We also know you will mol be satisfied until you have visited the table where will be sold the delicious home made candies and salt ed nuts, and bought a good size pack aged to take home with you. Of course you will all stay to supper, which will be served from 5:30 to o'clock, and will cost you only aquarter of dollar. Here is the menu:
 Baked beans and Brown bread
 E,scailoped potatoes, Hot rolls,
 Pickles,
 Cold ham, Cold tongue,
 Cake and Coffee. Sec'y.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
State Board of Pardors.

At a meeting of the State Board of
 Pardons, held in Hartford Monday, a
 case was heard that was tried in this
 city, and at the time aroused consider
 able interest throughout this county.
 Anthony ComstOck was one of the ac-
 cused mans witnesses.
 The case was that of Henry K. Sim
 mons, convicted September F, 1901. of
 embezziement, for which he was sen
 fenced for two years to ten years.
 Simmons was paroled January 10th,
 1907. He claimed that the crime of
 which he had been convicted had not been committed in Connecticut. He questioned the jurisdiction of the court that sentenced him, as he was not a citizen of the State of Connecticut. He
 had been Kidnapped from New Jersey into this State. He said the verdict ol the jury was contrary to the facts in the case.
 NIT. Simmons had spoken for some time in his own behalf when Mir. Ses- mour said: "The Board understands your case, now let Us hear what Mir Searls has to say about Il.
 "Pardon me. You h ave only heard
 half of my ease.p replied Mr. Sim
 mons.
 MT. Simmons resumed his argument He said he did not ask for any favoI from the Board. If he committed tht
 crime he should be punished, but if hs did not commit 1t, he should not bt punished. He called attention to the fact that he was an honorably dischar- ged soldier of the civil war, and pointed to the little brown button in the lapel of his coat.
 States Attorney Searls said there was no merit to the contention of MT Simmons. The case was fairly tried
 and MT. Simmons was very ably de fended. Judge Rorabaek, who was on the bench, said the verdict of the jury was just one. The embezzlement was committed in connection with MT simmons administration of an estate in Killingly. Mir simmons was con. victed on ten counts. .I have never known my brother Barbour to defend a case more ably than he defended MT. Simmons. He presented the case foi the accused with marked ability, said MT. Searls.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
Oslnebsse psmesa.

Last Saturday the Qulnebanw pouo- na held it's annual meeting In Hther- nian Hall, this city. X good attcnsl- ance was present. representing all tho gfanges In the county.
 The following officers were elected for the year;
 Master---W. H. Barron, kiiiingly Grange, No. F, Danieisun.
 Overseer--Austin l.. Pearl, Littic River Grange, No. 'b, Hampton.
 Leetufer--Proiesso C, \. Wheeler. Mansfield Grange, No. 6i, Siorrs.
 slewafd--Geofge q. Phillips, Senex- el Grange, No. 10, of West Woodstock.
 Assistant steward Edwin l.. Wood, Putnam Grunge, No. p5, Putnam.
 Chaplain. n.--Miss Lucy litehfieid, Natchaug Grange, No. t's, Chaplin
 Treasufet~-v Vine R. Franklin, brook- lyn Grange, No. 13.
 sccretary~4Frank Lumrnis, Natch- aug Grange, No. bs.
 Gate kccpcf~~E. n, Bennett, Ash- ford Grange, No. iW.
 Pomonn-~Miss Alice Howe, Wolf Den Grange, Abingdon. II RCefes-~Mrs. E. q. Jewett, Putnam GrBnge, No. D1s
 Flora--Miss Annie Paige, Brooklyn Grange, No. 4a.
 Lady Assistant steward--M rs. CIV Johnson, Wolf Don Grange, No. 6i.
 Member of Executive Committees tor three years--5heriif Preston B. 6tbleys Killingly Grange, No. i2.
 The Lecturers hour was one of un- uxuul interest. Some few changes from the regular order arranged.
 Ernest M. Arnold of Putnam Grange. Amy rilIinghast of Highland Grange, and Helen Witter of Brooklyn Grange. being unable to bc present, [. II. Hen. nett, of Little River Grange, read . special paper on the "Farm Home. ' that was listened to with close atteIl= ton.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
Chrfsernas Sale.

This annual entertainment Of the La dies, Aid, of the Baptist church, will be held under the capable direction of Mrs. George A. Vaughan and Miss Al ice Morse, on Tuesday, Dec. To, in the Assembly Room of the church--open- ing at 8 p. m.
 Appropriate decorations will be pla- ced. Many useful and fancy articles, suitable for Christmas gifts, may be purchased; and thers will be an abun- dant supply of well-known delicious homemade candy offered for sale by Mrs. Wm. Warren and Mrs. Frances Joslin.
 Other attractions, possibly novelties, which no one would willingly miss, may be arranged, and at 5:3O P. m. venison supper, prepared by competent cooks. will be served with the follow ing menu:
 yenison cooked three ways-as pie,
 roast and brolled. Mashed potatoes. and karious othei
 kinds of meat. Sauasb. creamed parsnfp, leiiy,
 brown and white bread fruit, pie, cake
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
wrestIiss Msteh.

The sports are looking forward tothe bout in St. John,s hall this Friday eve ming between Willie Collins of Central Village and Young PadeIlo of Gam bridge, Mass, with . good deal Of in- ;erest, and they will not be disappoint- ed. Padelio's work with Fritz Hanson on Thanksgiving afternoon made him an immediate fasorite. He has good number Of tricks, is quick as Hash, and slippery as an eel. coliinseomes on his reputation only, as it will be his first appearance here, but fis record is sufficiently substantial backing to ss- sure good exhibition.
 Manager Eoriief fias secured tue fipR recently used in Webster and Il will tpe pasI up in the center Of the hall. II is raised four feet from tfIe floor and will afford good view from aii parts Of the house. Some good pTeliminafies have been arranged which will begin al eight o'clock. the m1in bout bextn- ming at nine. TEcre has been . good adv ance sale and large crowd ls an tici paled. Admission z5, Sb and Sie-
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
Free Christmas Dinner fer the Poor.

Work k now under WAY, undertaken by Captain and Mrs. Wathee Of the Salvation Army. 10 provide fres Christmas dinner for the Peor of Put
 nam-peTsons who are not able to pro.
 vide one for themselves.
 This etfert Is universal in the Army,
 and, in the words of Major Simonson,
 of Hartford, the divisional officer oi
 this Division of the AIms's work, s.ii
 there are no poor people in your city to whom you can send Christmas has-
 ket, then you are in an exceptional city,
 | Captain and Mrs, Withee think Put
 nam is an exceptional city, but still
 they find some needy ones, as all we'll informed men know. In keeping with
 the spirit of giving, it is their desire that none shall 70 without Christmas cheer, therefore this effort. It is proposed to give basket, con- taining all the ingredients of good Christmas dinner to each deserving fa- mily.
 The food, with the exception of the pastry, will be uncooked, to the end that the preparation of the dinner by the recipients shall remove as much as possible any undue feeling of obliga- tion. In connection with the dinner there will be Christmas tree with presents of warm clothing and trinkets for the children.
 The amount of work, in connection with this effort, is not small, nor will the expense be trifle, and therefore all who can are earnestly invited to as- sist in the work. The methods em- ployed to raise the funds for this effort are intended to make it as easy as pos sible for all. Contribution boxes will be placed in conspicuous places in the business houses, where possible. A pot will be swung from crane on the Square, to be kept boiling, and thus an opportunity will be provided for all to participate In the good work. All con- tributions should be directed, and all checks made payable to, the Salvation Army.
 Captain and Mrs. Withee wish it to be understood that efforts of this kind do net constitute their work here, but are only incidental to their method of preaching the gospel of Jesus Chrst. The cooperation of every one Is inyi. ted to make this success.
 During the carrying out of this work the oflicers-in-eharge afe arranging to carry on meetings Of extraordinary in- terest-the most interesting of which to the Putnam people, will be the visit on Saturday and Sunday, Dee. i9 and 20, of Major and Mrs. l.. M. Simonson, of Hartford. who have the entire over. sight of all Salvation Army operations in Connecticut, Rhode Island and part of Western massachusetts,. Their visit will be a rare treat for those who hear them. Special announcements will be made next week.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
Judge { a,lia sea,,ea

Judge l.. \. t;ailin, to do a philan- ihropIc deed. toak into hts family a German boy. named Frank Brand, lS sears old. aa the recommendation of a branch of the Salvation Army in Brock lyn, \. Y. His Information had been incomplete for he gave up goed home, sacrificed The confidence of nohle-hesrt- ed friends to go back to degraded and miserable course of life. He had been al his pleasant home about month. apparently livink correct life, until last Saturday. Early in the morning of that day he entered Judge Catlin's room and riflcd hts pockets and carried of his valuable gold watch, and also entered the room of one of the work men and stole what money he had. and then dccamped. He evidently is an expeeienced thief, or he never could have darei to do as he did. At break fast time he was missed, and search O. hts room and the discovery of the robbery made 1t evident what had be- come of him. The police were notified and full description of him was sent out to every place he would be likely 10 be found. He was finally located at his old home in Brooklyn, and had only been in town a few hours when he was arrested. He made a full con fession. He said he got away from Putnam about 3 or a. m., on a freight train, Saturday morning. He was dis covered at Dayville by the train crew and put off the ears. After waiting around until the villagers awakened, he succeeded in selling Judge Gatlin's watch. To whom he sold the watch and how much he got for 1t was not learned, but with the proceeds he rode comfortably to New York. He will no doubt brought back to this city.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
 First .annaai Ball.

The St. Aloysus T. A. X E. Society are planning to give their first annual concert and bali. in Odd Fellows hall, on New Years eve. The proceeds will be devoted to stat fund to entertain the State Convention. which will meet in this city next September. Biey X PepIer's orchestra have been engaged for lhe occasion. This is considered one of the Desi concert and dancing or ehestras in New England and will, in itself, prove an attraction
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
All Day Meesise at Peatecos,ai cAsrch.

Three old.fashioned Gospel meetings will be held in the Pentecostai church, formerly the Morse Mission, on Elm street, this week Friday, December Il, morning, afternoon and evening-l0:H .. m., 2:3O and go p. m.
 The effective General Bupsrintend, ent, Rev. H. F. Reynolds, of Haser- hill, and the District Superintendent, Rev. A. B. Riggs, the excellent psstoi and preacher d the Rsa1eensssl church of Lowell, will be present.
 On the following sunday. Dec. iS, one of these esteemed men will be pre. sent and assist in the special services.
 Weekly cottage meetings are held in various parts of the city, and the gene. ral prayer meeting at the church every Friday evening al 7:so.
 Everybody is most cordially invited to every and ali these services. 'fThe Spirit and the Bride say Come And lst him that heareth say sCome.
 k. W. Buchanan, Pastor.
Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
-Mm. ID. n. Bllllngw returned Tu

Mn. Il. Fl. Killings returned Tuss- day from . two weeks vistt with hss son. |. Il. BIIlings, I'arfytown, \. Ii.
 --The regular meeting of the Wo- mans Board of the Day KimbaIi Has~ pitai will t. held at Odd Fellows ffaIis Wednesday afternoon, Dee. IS. 6ee'y.
 --rhe ladies of the St. Philips Guild will hold cake, candy and apron xais for the benefit of the Organ Fund. nt the home of Miss A. E. choiias, esr- ner Of Grove and Csntes streets, 0n Thursday, Dee. IT, from zat1 to 5 p- ms
 --The Danieixon Hoard of Trade hAve been active In introducing new indun. tries into theif thriving borough stnec their organization This veek fte nnlp, nufaesnreu' comnlttss ha1 shsoo <l1 fssemt manufnetartne lps1snues1o1 ~ lue over the toun - vlew Y n1el
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Putnam patriot., 1908-12-11
congregallonaI Chureh Notes

Rev. Asher Anderson, D- D., of Bos- ton, will occupy The pulpit next Sun day.