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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-05-15
cotton futures eIosed flrm.
NEW ORLEANS sPor COTTON.


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The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
WEDDINGS IN THE COUNTY
Several Couples United in Marriage
During the Week.

VIM. Non Veg. Jr.. of Omaha and
Miss Louise Marmot of Humboldt
were married in that city the latter
part of the week by Rev. T. Voll-
precht
Thomas William Vandeventer of
Lincoln and Miss Nettie Stonner of
White Cloud, Kansas arrived in this
city Thursday and were united in mar
riage by Rev. c. a. Mastin at the
Methodist parsonage.
Miss Ruby Murry of Kansas City
and c. w Wiles of St Joseph came
to Falls City Sunday afternoon and
went to the Christian parsonage,
where Rev. f. E. Day pronounced the
words which made them man and
wife. The groom is a travelling man
and the couple will make their home
in st. Joseph.
William Whitten of Nemaha City
and Ida Johnson of Nerdon were very
quietly married at the court house by
Judge Gagnon Saturday afternoon.
Sunday, July 4th, at the home of
the groom's parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Milford Orr. living near Barada, oc-
cured the wedding of their son Floyd
Orr and Miss Ermine Richey. Be-
sides the immediate relatives a num-
Der of friends were invited to wit
ness the affair Rev. Vandergrief
said the few words which made them
one. They received a number of val
liable presents.
We extend our congratulations to
this young couple who have just start
ed out through life together. They
will make their home with his par
ents for a while.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
Library Board M ct.

The library board met Tuesday eve
Ming and transacted the usual bust
ness, allowing claims, etc.
The librarian was extended a va
cation of two weeks, which has been
well earned and will be much ap-
preciated
Additional shelving was talked of
and the board was faYorably impress
ed with it's necessity. They referred
the matter to the building committee
with power to act. 1t is a safe con-
cluson that ere another month passes
the necessary shelving will have been
placed.
By action of the board at this meet
ing our library is now a member of
the State Historical Society, and all
back numbers of the publications of
that society will be found there at a
near future date, and their publica-
tions will be regularly received.
The librarians report: 636 juye-
nile books, 900 adults, 56 cards reg
istered and 1,745 visitors during the
month of June.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
SUNDAY AT SUN SPRINGS.
Falls City Was Literally in Attend
ance at the Game.

A goodly number of Falls City peo-
pie, old and young, went over to Sun
Springs Sunday to spend the day.
A ball game between Falls City
and Sabetha was the featured attrac-
tion, but it ended up in a row at
the end of the fourth inning. The
umpire was too favorable to Sabetha
and the home boys wouldn't stand for
it, refusing to play the game out. The
boys were so confident that they
could have beaten the Sabetha bunch
that Manager Tom Glinas offered
them wager of 5000 on the side.
the game to be played on any disin-
terested grounds. The opposition was
equally certain that our boys could
turn the trick and refrained from
calling it,
Harnack's band from Hiawatha
furnished music up to the usual stand
ard of that favorite leader.
Picnic dinners, family parties and
a general good time was the rest of
the program.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
UNION SERVICES AT THE PARK,
A Large Crowd Enjoyed the Patri-
otto Services Sunday Evening.

Sunday evening the various church
es of the city held union services at
the city auditorium. Rev. r. Cooper
Bailey delivered an able patriotic ad-
dress. DR.. Il. r. Matthers had charge
of the music, which was good. Solos
by Misses Edna Crook and Una Sni-
dow were well rendered.
The auditorium was draped with
flags and bunting and large assem-
bly, was present to celebrate the
National birthday.
The members of the G. A. r. and
W. r. G.. attended in body. A COM
mittee extended an invitation to the
Ft. Omaha soldiers To attend and
more than fifty of them accompanied
the G. A. X. to the front of the audi
torium and enjoyed the patriotic ser
vices.
A large crowd was present, but the
inclemency of the weather kept a
great many away.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
PAWNEE REVEALS CLOSED
Evangelist White is Cousin of oul
J. r. White.

Rev. H. E. White, one of the most
widely known evangelists of the
Christian church, who has Just clos
ed such successful series of meet
ings at Pawnee City, passed through
our city Tuesday. He was accompan-
led by his wife and two children, and
stopped off between trains for a short
visit with his cousin, Judge White
of this place. Rev. Wilhite is a man
of great ability and untiring energy.
He will take no vacation through the
summer, but will fill his appointments
through Colorado, Utah. Oregon and
California. He will end his series
of meetings at Riverside, California,
where his parents reside. When at
home Rev. and Mrs. White live at
Lawrence, Kansas.
Several friends called on them at
the Wilhite home Tuesday AFTERNOON.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
ERNEST WERNER, JR., SURPRISED
He Had a Birthday and His Friends
Didn't Forget 1t.

A number of Ernest Werner, Jr S,
friends remembered that Monday was
his birthday and thought that to sur
prise him with their presence would
be just the right thing. They all met
about a half mile from the house and
in a body took possession of the
house-the surprise being complete.
A general good time was had. fire
works being on the program, as was
also a fine lunch which had been pre-
pared by the ladies'.
The heavy rain and storm during
the evening forced the whole crowd
TO remain with Earnest till morning.
and I'VE Won't Go Home Till Morn
ing" was sung to queens taste.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Werner, ST., and family, Jno.
Mosiman and family, Henry Pribbeno
and family, Frank Yoesel and family
and Albert Reischick and family.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
ut the Country Affords Heard Falls City Chautauqt
THE STORM,
lightning Struck Eating House Near
Burlington Depot.

On Sunday afternoon 1t commence
ed raining in this section, continu-
ing off and on all night 1t stopped
long enough for the ball boys to have
their diamond prepared for the game
advertised for Monday afternoon,
which by the way was dandy game.
Nature kept her moisture enveloped
in readiness for a good soaking on
Monday night, which was aeeompan-
led by high wind which did much
damage to trees. gardens and crops
in general.
During the storm on Monday night
the eating house belonging to John
Started, which is located down by
the Burlington station was struck by
lightning, which damaged the building
To the extent that the lights were
burned out, the globes being burst
ed, the chimney was racked and the
plastering was torn loose In many
places. The building was owned by
A. J. Weaver and insurance was car
.ried upon it TO cover the damage.
\ peculiar incident of the affair is
that there We're several people in
the building at the time and none of
them were injured in the least.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
TWO DEATHS AT HUMBOLDT.
The Aged Mother of John Sherd and
Alta Stone Passed Away.

Special from Humboldt.
The aged mother of John Sherd
died at his home in this city Satur-
day, July Sd, in her ninety-second
year.
The remains We're accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherd and Mrs Me-
Knight to Warren. Wis, where in
terment was made in the family eeme-
terry
Alta. the four year old daughter
of J J. Stone and wife died of con-
vulsions at her home in Fargo. n. D.,
Friday morning. The remains were
brought to this city, funeral services
being held Sunday at the residence
of Frank Porak. sr., and wife, grand
parents of the child Interment was
made in the city cemetery
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
William Thomas Hansen

William Thomas Hansen, son OF
Bruno and Blanche c. Hansen, died
at Omaha, Neb., on Monday, July .,
1909, at the age of year, , months
and - days
He was the only grandson of DR.,
and Mrs. w. II. Kerr of this city,
who were called to that city by his
illness on Friday last. His illness,
bowel trouble, was of short duration.
Funeral services were held from the
Methodist church in this city We'd
nesday afternoon, conducted by Rev
w. T. Cline of Fairbury, Neb., and
interment took place at Steele ceme-
terry.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
CLICKED" HIS WIFE.
Walker Attacked His Wife With
Teeth and Fist.

Some two weeks ago a man by
the name of John Walker, with his
young wife and little baby came to
this city from Verdon and went to tn
home of Levi Frederick on South
Stone street, where they have been
staying since, much to the dislike of
Mr.. Frederick.
On Wednesday Walker took a
notion in his head that his wife need
ed a good beating and at once
appointed himself as committee of
one to do the job. He attacked her
with his fists and bit her face, lac
Grating her nose with his teeth.
The police was called and Walk
er was taken i'll tow, at present eat
ing three squares" at the jail.
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick did not
welcome him to their home and only
tolerated his presence on account of
the good woman and her young
baby The mother of this young
man arrived in the city and will take
the woman and child to her home in
Wichita, Kansas and take care of
them.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
Death OF Billy MOSS
PIONEER DRAYMAN SuCcuMBS
TO BRIoHT'S DISEASE.
Two Deaths at Humboldt Daniel
Davis. of Near Stella. Passed
Away Sunday Last

Word reached this city that
Billy" Moss had died at Omaha,
Tuesday, where he had gone to enter
st, Joseph's hospital for treatment
The entire community was shocked at
the suddenness of his death, only
few of his friends knowing to what
extent he had been suffering the
past few months. with the dread
Bright's disease
Since last March he had been
complaining, his health gradually
getting worse. until recently he be-
came alarmed at his condition and his
physician advised him to 90 to a hos
pital and take treatment.
He went to Omaha June %. and
entered st. Joseph's hospital and on
Sunday last word came to his friends
here that he was improving. but on
Tuesday the sad, shocking news
reached our city that the disease had
conquered and that our billy" was
no more
Oryille Jones went Immediately to
accompany the remains to this city,
returning on Wednesday evening. The
funeral services We're held this Thur
day. afternoon, from the home of
James Moss, and interment was at
Steele cemetery, Rev. f. Il. Ray Off
ciating.
He was familiar figure upon our
streets, every one whose fortune it
was to have his acquaintane knowing
him as Billy and he in turn al
ways having a CHEEKY word for all
who chaneed to come in contact
with him.
He was a resident of Falls City
since 1865, most of which time he
has followed the occupation of dray-
man
William p. Moss, was sixty-one
years old the 5th day of July last.
He was born in Horsecave, Ky. in
1913. He went to Missouri when
quite a small boy, soon coming on to
Nebraska, in 1865, where he has since
resided up to the time of his demise.
In addition to all who know him
he leaves the following near relatives
to mourn the loss of dear one: one
brother, James of this city, and six
sisters, Mrs. Lothair Schoenheit, Mrs.
Rolling Stone, and Mrs. John Jones,
all of this city; Mrs. Marion Argen-
bright, Waterville, Kas.; Mrs. Joseph
Otney, Barnes, Kas.; Mrs. Eugene
VeluZat, Horsecave, Ky.
rAfo nEnruc Ar uiiMpnI nT
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
Attended M. &. Dedication.

Mrs, r, r. Rule chaperoned her
Sunday school class to Rulo Sunday
last to attend the dedication of the
NJ. E. church at that place. Mrs.
Thos. Naylor accompanied them also.
\ picnic dinner was enjoyed and all
came home on the 1910 Burlington
train in the evening. The children
who went are; Bessie Simpson, Glen
Simpson, Anna zubrick. Nellie Rule,
William Maddox and David Grow.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
stork Visits Falls City.

On Friday little daughter arrived
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred E.
Schmitt.
Arthur Rhodes and wife are re-
joicing over the arrival Of a baby
boy who arrived at their home Oh
Friday night.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ward
Knight was made happy Tuesday eye.
ming BY the arrival Of a baby boy
who came to make his future home
at their place.
DR.. Boose reports a bouncing baby
boy at the home Of Fred c. Brown
east of this city, Tuesday.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
THE BUSINESS COLLEGE.
New Home, Better System, Improved
Methods, Better Equipment.

H. l.. Darner, formerly of the Ia
merriam college at Columbus, o., who
will have charge of the penmanship
department at the business college
this year, has been very busy since
his arrival in the city.
This week he moved his headquar-
ters to the Wahl building, the new
home of the college, where he can
be found by mail or by person by
any who wish to talk over the mat
ter of business education.
The catalogues are out and ready
for distribution and any one interest
ed can have one for the asking.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
New Books at the Library.

The following list of new books
We're put in circulation at the library
on Monday:
Problems of Observation-Disclosures
Life of Chaplain McCabe-Bristol
Ancient Rome and It's Neighbor
hood-Burn.
From Seryitude to Service.
Australia and the Islands of the
Sea-Kellogg.
Marion's Faith-King.
Napoleon-LenZ.
School for Donkeys-Lushington
Romance of Medicine-Macfie.
Campaign Against tuberculosis.
Parents Problems-Wood-Allen.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
Cut His Thumb.

J. j Ridley had an accident Mon
day that was very painful and might
have proved serious had he not re-
ceiyed medical attention at once.
While cutting a piece of wood, hold
ing it with one hand and using the
axe with the other, his thumb came
in contact with the sharp instrument
and almost severed it from his hand.
Medical aid was at once summoned
and the injured member is doing fine
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
VACANCIES FILLED.
The School Board Met and Filled
All Vacancies.

Miss Lookabill, who taught the 7th
and 8th grades at the high school.
was elected principal of Central, to
fill the vacancy caused by reason of
the resignation of Miss Iva Beck.
Miss Eva ID. Scott will teach the
7th grade at Central, G. Maud Yo-
cam was elected to the Sd and 4th
grades at Zion; Miss Edna Whittmore
of Beatrice will teach the 9TH and Sth
grades at the High School.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
MISSOURI PACIFIC COMING
OFFICIALS MAKE PROPOSITION
TO COMMERCIAL CLUB.
All They Ask is a Thirty three Acre
Tract OF Land and Water
Supply at Actual Cost.

The Commercial club was closeted
with officials of the Missouri Pacific
last night and the railroad people mad
this proposition to the city through
them:
If the city will guarantee them a
clear title to the thirty three acres,
just below the stock yards, and fur,
nish them with water at cost, they
will commence work in ten days.
That's all there is to II.
The thirty.three acres will cost the
city in the neiehborhood of $4,000,
but what is that compared to what
that $4,000 will secure? 1t will bring
to Falls City an 18-sta round house
and an army of employees whose
monthly salaries will aggregate $4,000
The Commercial club appointed a
committee to work the town today,
(Thursday) and see what the public
feeling is regarding the matter. Mem
bers of the committee say that they
are meeting with success. The COM
mittee consists of w. A. Greenwald,
George Holland, Ned Towle, Bert
Whitaker, Arthur Weaver and John
Morehead.
A mass meeting will be held to-
night (Friday) and the proposition
will be discussed.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
Daniel Davis Dead.

Special from Stella:
Daniel Davis died at his home, 4
miles northeast of Stella, Sunday
morning, July 4th, from paralysis. He
was man we'll advanced in years
and an old resident of this county.
He leaves two sons and daughter
and one grandson. besides host of
friends. To mourn his loss Burial
was at Prairie Union, Tuesday after
noon. beside his wife, who passed away
several years ago.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
Curtis Arnold.

Special from Stella:
Mr. Joshua Curtis and Miss Arnold
of Humboldt We're married last Fri
day. They came to Stella Saturday
and at once began housekeeping in
the rooms that the groom had pre-
yiously prepared, in the Clark build
ing. A host of friends extend con
gratulations.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
chautauoua CATALOGUES.

Catalogues of the Chautauqua are
being left at every home in Falls
City this week. II any home is
missed and the secretary, r. r. Teet-
er, is notified, the catalogue will be
supplied at once.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
A Month in New York.

Chas. Leitzke and daughter, Miss
Emma, left Wednesday for a month S
visit with relatives and friends at
Albany, New York. They have been
working steadily for a long time
in the tailoring establishment of Jno
Wilson and are now enjoying a much
deserved vacation.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
Book Worm Club.

The Book Worm club met today
Thursday and continued their "Trip
Around the World Miss Irene Wach
tel took the party through Japan and
Miss Florence Parchen escorted them
through China. Much interest is be
ine manifested in these meetings of
the club.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
THE WEEKS SOCIAL Events
AS TWAS TOLD TO OUR So
GETTY EDITOR
Various Kinds of Entertainment by
Individuals, Lodges, Clubs,
Churches, Etc.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Messler were
married thirty-one years ago, Thurs
day, July 1. About a hundred guests
gathered at their home in the east
part of town and helped them cele-
brate their wedding anniYersarw. The
W r. c. and the G. a. RS present
ed them with 100-piece china dinner
set and two beautiful linen table
cloths. The evening was beautiful
one and all were royalty entertained
by these worthy people. a two-course
lunch was served by the hostess, who
was assisted by Mrs Ella Priest and
Mrs. Geo Messler
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
HIGH WATER DELAYS MAIL
Only Two of the Rural Carriers Made
Their Usual Trip.

Al Sumbo, carrier on rural route
No. /, and Dallas Yoder, who carries
No. 4, We're the only ones able to
make the rounds Wednesday, on ac-
count of the high water. The other
boys all started, went as far as they
could and returned to the post office
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
Ice Cream Social.

The ladies of the Baptist church
will serve ice.cream, ices and cake
on the lawn of Mrs II. Shaw next
Friday evening
Come and bring your friends.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
NO MORE KICKING.
Carl Lippold Has Installed a Horse
shoeine Machine.

Recently Carl Lippold added a new
device, with the aid of which unruly
horses can be shod with ease, at the
same time insuring against injury to
the animal.
Horses all look alike" to Carl
now
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
STORY HOUR.
"Three Billy Goats oruff' and
"Patsy" Were Told.

A score and ten bright-eyed little
folks were in attendance at the
story Hour at the library Wednes-
day afternoon. Miss Spencer, librar-
ian. entertained them with Three
Billy Goats Gruff' and PATSY
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09
FALLS CITY CLUB WINNERS
IN A SNAPPY CONTEST AUBURN
FAIRLY OUTcLASSED.
Battery Work of Heacock and Po-
teet the Feature A Clever
Contest All Around.

Surely no one wished for their
money back as they left Poteet's
park Monday afternoon. The boys
certainly We're as good as their word,
for they had advertised "a good game
guaranteed. And. too. the band
wasn't there either.
The business houses nearly all clos
ed up at noon, thus allowing their
army of clerks TO attend. which they
did And most of the dignified pro-
prietors We're there also.
From the very first inning to the
very last one both teams We're after
the game if ginger would get it,
but Manager Tom Glines had purehas-
ed every ounce of ginger that could
be found in Falls City and TIE result
proves that the boys had been proper
ly doped for the race
Tom Poteet and Roy Heaooek fur
nished the 'foolem9 for Falls City
and Shot, Lacy. steek and Hasty let
our boys fool them .
The score by innings
Falls City--1 0 3 0 1 ........7
Auburn-0 0 . 1 o 0 0 ....... %
Tom Poteet made a home run.
Roy Heacock struek-out twelve bat
ters.
Falls City made four double plays;
Auburn made one.
The gate receipts were close to
$500.
There wasn't a fight or any rag
chewing.
Sam (colored) just had fine
time
Captain Heck has good bunch and
they should be supported sufficiently
to enable him keeping them together.
A pickup team beat an all-salaried
bunch.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09

Mrs. NJ. L. Wilson entertained at
Four tables were played and the ex-
citement and interest in this new
game was manifest all through the
freshments were served by the hos
tess.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09

A gathering of people enjoyed a
picnic supper on the beautiful lawn
at Vet Simanton's Monday evening.
All enjoyed a delightful time, but
were hurried to their homes on ac-
count of the heavy rain.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09

Mrs Morton and daughter, Mrs. Jes
sic Nulk entertained num-
ber OF friends in honor of the Misses
Hutchings this week. A delightful
lunch was served
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09

On Saturday evening Mrs. P. H.
Jussen entertained a number of
ladies at her home at seven o'clock
dinner. Mrs. J. w. Fulton of Wes-
tin, Ohio, was the guest of honor. No
effort was spared to make the even
ing a pleasant one for all who were
present.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09

Miss May Maddox entertained at
''somr set Monday afternoon.
Tables were arranged on the porch
and delightful time was reported.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09

Mrs. l.. J. Hitchcock entertained
the members of the Woman's Relief
Corps and the Methodist Aid Society
at her beautiful country home north
west of town Friday. Ali the ladies
took with them well filled baskets
and at one o'clock the company all
took seats at a long table III the front
yard, where they enjoyed fine din
ner. The afternoon was spent in a
social way and music added much to
the pleasure of the day. In the even
ing ice-cream and cake was served.
The ladies all report fine time.
The c. E. society of the Presby-
terian church held a social and busi-
ness meeting at the home of Rev. R.
Cooper Bailey and wife Tuesday ev-
ening. The affair proved to be an
enjoyable one and the company en-
joyed refreshments at Sowles ice
cream parlor.
Mrs. J. r. White entertained sew
eral ladies at six o'clock dinner Thurs
day evening in honor of Misses Nan
and Mayme Hutchings. These lad
les will leave soon for an extended
visit with relatives. The evening was
very pleasantly spent.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-07-09

The Degree of Honor will hold
their Kensington at the home of Mrs.
c. NJ. Wilson this afternoon. Let
every member be present.
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18

Palisades Interstate Park Commission and he
will send it It doesn't cost anything
What DO you do to amuse yourselves
"Oh, we go swimming. paddle around in
canoe or read and in the evening We sometimes
light a fire and get out the canned music
BY this time the oldest inhabitant' had fin
.shed the third and last " his fried eggs and
was topping off his breakfast with the eighth
and last slice Of toast The visitor. having ac-
compIished his purpose. thanked his informant
and left him engaged in getting his sailing
canoe into the water. The visitor took a path
through the woods at the foot Of the cliff and
made his way toward the rough pier where the
gasoIene launch which serves as a ferryboat
for the southern end Of the park was TO call IN
a short time. In the course Of half an hour he
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18
VERY GAME

Mrs. Nicholas LonENorth. At a dinner in Gin
cinna,, told a quaint story about a precocious
boy.
They are very prccocious, indeed she said.
those little chaps from Eton II Rugby. with
their round sober faces and their quiet air.
a very pretty American girl was talking one
evening in London % one q these urchins.
And have you got sweetheart yet,
Tommy she said. pIayfully.
No said Tommy still. I'm game enough
FOR a bit Of spoonng II that's what you're
after"
New-York tribune., 1909-07-18
PERILOUS.

'0Werc you ever in railroad Disaster
'"Ycs-I once kissed the wrong girl while go
ing through a tunnel Cleveland Leader.