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The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
DIED AT STELLA.
The Only Son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jno.
TolIy Died Thursday.

Spesial from Stella.
Ralph the only son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Tolly, died at their home one
mile north of Stella on Thursday even
ing, August 2, 1909. He was almost
three years old and had been sick on
ly one week. Although never
healthy child, the end came as
thief in the night. The funeral was
conducted by Rev. Gould from the
M. Il. church, after which large
concourse of sorrowing friends fol-
lowed the remains to Prairie Union,
where the little fellow was laid
to rest The family have the deep
sympathy of the entire community.
and we can but commend them to
Him, who doeth all things we'll
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
LIBRARY BOARD NET.
Bills Were Allowed and Librarians
Report Accepted.

A business meeting of the Library
board was held Tuesday evening with
Mesdames Abbey, Banks and Gist,
Messrs Hutchings and Cameron pres
ent Bills for. the months of July
and August were allowed. Consid-
erable time was spent in planning i'm
provements in the library which is
becoming quite crowded and little
space for shelving is available. The
report of the librarian for July and
August was accepted and is as fol-
lows:
Books loaned-Juvenile-July, 500;
August 500. Adult-July, S52; Aug
ust, 913. Visitors-July, 1861; Aug
ust, 1886.
This shows an increase of circula-
ton for August 1909 over August
1908 of 341 volumes.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
A Good Enrolment.

Miss Susan Gehling tells us that in
the Harlan kindergarten, of which
she has charge, there were twenty
little tots Monday morning that were
enrolled for the first time and eigh-
teen who had attended last year.
When we recall the fact that Mon
day was a rainy, disagreeable day,
an enrolment of thirty-eight is not
bad showing. Miss Ceiling is
equal to the strain and the first
bright day you will see the large
majority of this flock following her
about town as they would their
mamas.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10

r. A. Dittmar gave a dinner last
Monday to the gentlemen clerks of
his store, T. L. Himmelreich, r. Hor-
rocks, Verne Roe and Ed. Poteet, and
Rev. G. L. Neide. The day was the
anniversary of the hosts birth-he
says the one hundredth, but we ven
ture to state he neither looks, acts,
or feels the weight of a century. At
seven o'clock dinner of several
courses, such as would crafty the
taste of the most fastidious, was
faultlessly served. A smoker follow
ed and an evening of great pleasure
and enjoyment was passed until "a
late hour arrived, when the guests
separated, wishing Mr.. Dittmar many
long years of happiness and pros
perity.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10

time had 1t not been for Mr., Grin
stead. A man Is entitled to pride
when he accomplishes some really
big thing, and after the years of labor
that seemed unappreciated, after
abuse and Misrepresentation on the
streets and In the press. We wonder
If the silent man on the outskirts of
the crowd was not just a little proud
as he saw the enthusiastic people
watching the dredge bite its way
through valley "a rich as the val
ley of the Nile. We wonder IL he
did not look little farther into the
future and see the muddy grass re-
moved from this land and the rich
fields of grain and pasture thriving
on land that has been waste these
many years?
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10

at all times looking after the pleasure
and comfort of her guests. Lovely
refreshments we're served by Mrs
Sowles and Mrs. Resterer, after
which a beautiful solid silver spoon
was presented to Mrs. Meetz by each
member of the club. Everything tend
ed to make the afternoon one of the
most pleasant of the weeks social
affairs. Mrs. George Mosley of Bel
ton, Mo, ard Mrs. Edith Resterer of
st. Joseph were out of town guests
present.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
PERFORMED OPERATION.
Fourteen-Pound Tumor Taken
From Mrs. S. e. Shaw.

Tuesday of this week DR.. Greene
performed an operation on Mrs. S.
e. Shaw of Salem, who was brought
to this city on Monday. A four
teen-pound ovarian tumor was re-
moved. Other complications made
the operation a very delicate one.
The operation in it's self was a sue
cess and it is believed the patient
will recover. DR.. Green was assist
ed by DR.. Boose and DR.. Miner ad-
ministered the anesthetic. The pa
tient is being looked after at the
home of Mrs. Snidow, in the east
part of town.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
Mrs. Anna Harpster Dead.

The sad news of the death OF
Mrs. Anna Harpster, wife of Bera
Harpster, formerly of this city, was
received here Tuesday. Mrs. Harp
ster had been in hospital in Bea-
trice, where she died, and was taken
to Blue Springs for burial.
The funeral was held Wednesday,
September Sth. John Neitzel and
family of Preston attended
Mrs. Harpster was a member of
the Falls City X. l.. of S. When
they resided here Mr.. Harpster was
cashier for the Burlington.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
BACK TO THE HOLY LAND.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Smith Left
Last Friday.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles e. Smith left
last Friday on their return trip to
the Holy Land, after a short visit
with relatives and old friends here.
Mrs. Smith came back to the States
over year ago, and Mr.. Smith
came about two months ago. Mr..
Smith still has two years of study
and research work, and at the end
of that time they will return to the
States, probably locating in Califor-
MIA, where they have purchased prop
erty.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
TO THE STATE FAIR.
Will Holt Took His Bunch Of Fine
Berkshire Hogs.

Will Holt took one of the best
punches of Berkshire hogs to Lin
coin for the State Fair that he has
ever yet taken up. There have been
times when he has taken more
but when it comes to blood and condi
ton they will have to go some to
catch up with Billy" We have't
the least doubt but what he will
bing home as many or more honors
as has attended his exhibits here
tofore. He also took the little spot
ted Shetland pony, belonging to his
little daughter Nellie Lee Holt.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
GOOD ARTICLE CROWDED OUT
Synopsis of Alaskan Trip BY Two
Falls City Women.

The Tribune has fine article, q
sort of synopsis of what Misses May
Maddox and Alice Keeling saw and
how they liked the Alaskan country,
which was crowded out this week.
1t will appear next week. 1t treats
of the customs of the people, a little
history, some peculiarities, etc, and
we are sure that their friends will
anxiously await its appearance in
print.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
Will Holt at State Fair.

Here is what Will Holt did at the
State Fair with his bunch of Berk-
shires
Four champions.
Eight firsts.
Five seconds.
Two fourths.
A dandy loving cup.
His young bull, Choice Goods, was
awarded first place.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
A Correction.

Special from Minis City.
The item in the Journal one day
last week, stating that Mrs. Charles
Wise was in hospital at Omaha and
and her illness was so serious that
her mother had been sent for, was a
mistake. Although Mrs. Wise has
not been in very good health all sum-
mer, her late illness was not at all
serious and she has recovered nicely.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
Talent Was Appreciated.

Miss Agnew and Miss Cornford
were the recipients of many cordial
and sincere compliments upon their
music last Sunday at the Salem AS
sembly. They are both talented
young ladies and well deserve the
paise.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
Special Notice.

The Leo Cider & Vinegar Co., will
buy apples on and after September
18th. They will pay 25 cents per
100 pounds.
Owing to the incompleteness of
the new plant, we find it impossible
to accommodate farmers with cider.
The apples should be delivered to
the new plant, one block south and
two west of Ceilings brewery-fol-
low the road south leading to the
plant.-Leo Cider & Vinegar Co.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
State Fair Special,

The Burlington Special will run
Friday morning at the same hour as
on previous dates. This will be a
big day at the state fair as rain
has held the races back. Be at the
depot Friday morning at five o'clock.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
The Fast-HaeffIe Sale.

The public sale that Col. Marion
cried for DR.. w. S. Fast and Fred
Haeffle on Monday, in spite of the
rain, was a success. Nearly every
thing sold high and all concerned
were well satisfied.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
Seventeen Birthday Celebrated.


Special from Stella.
Monday was Mrs. c.. I. BaldWin's s
SEVENTEEN birthday and her daughter
in-law and granddaughter, Mesdames
A. ]. Baldwin and S. H. Bailey plan
ned surprise for her, in the form Of
kensington, the ladies meeting with
Mrs. Weaver goinng to her home
in the afternoon-in the rain, too.
cypher, Wood, Weaver, Allemond,
Fraker, Shafer, Hinkle, Cipher, Bald
win and Bailey. Mrs. Baldwin receiv-
ed several nice tokens of femem-
brances A nice two course lunch
was served at five O'Clock.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
Cemetery Association.

The ladies of the Cemetery asso-
citation will meet at the home of Mrs.
Margaret Maddox, Monday afternoon,
last meeting for the season, let every
member try and be present.-Secre-
tary.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10

Mrs. Ada Wells entertained few
friends at dinner last Friday evening,
complimentary to Rev. and Mrs. Mas
tin. Covers were placed for six and
a most enjoyable dinner served. The
evening was given over to good
social visit, and proved decided
pleasure for all present.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
Baptist Ladies kensinqton.

The Baptist Ladies Kensington will
meet at the church next Friday after
noon at two o'clock. Everyone is
requested to be present, ready for
work. We have much TO do
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
Mrs. Herbert Kerr III.

DIR. w. H. Kerr went to ElReno,
Okla, to bing Mrs. Herbert Kerr
home. She has been in serious
condition in a hospital there, and she
was brought to this city where she
could be given special treatment and
home care. She is still extremely ILL.,
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
Professional seamstress.

The Matthews-Little Co., have Sc
cured the services of Miss Gauer
of Omaha, professional seamstress,
who will have charge of the altera
tions in their Ladies Suit department.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
WITH THE BALL BOYS.
Mondays Game Postponed Until
Wednesday, September IS.

The ball game advertised for Mon
day was postponed, on account Of
the rainy weather, until Wednesday,
September 15th-German Day
Horton will be here and good
game is "doped.'
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
FALLS CITY CLIMBING fast
THE TREND Is UPWARD AND
ONWARD DAY BY DAY
The Wave Too Strong to Be lnflu-
enced BY "knocker" or En-
vious Neighbors.

The crying need of Falls City is
for men to do the work and houses
to accommodate the people, One land
lord reports seven applications for
house Saturday that will not be
vacated until the Goth of this month
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10
PRESBYTERIAN EXCHANGE.

The ladies of the Presbyterian
church will hold their regular ex-
change at Sowles' on Saturday.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10

The rainy weather has hindered
the operation of the paving work. We
may expect this to be rushed along
soon without further delay
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10

The time has come when all our
people are filled with the spirit of
progress. There is, possibly, one
now and then whose liver Is torpid
and who nurtures a chronic crouch,
but such are inconsequential and will
run over Falls City is "going up''and
the heighth to be attained rests cen
tirely with her citizens. Get in the
elevator, for we will leave the base
ment floor soon and are headed for
the top.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10

When the wrecking train was tear
ing out the Missouri Pacific trestle
Sunday and the little dredge was
biting great holes in the earth as 1t
slowly but surely worked it's way
down the bottom the people grew
enthusiastic as they watched the
work. How many thought of the
strong and rugged character that
stood on the outskirts of the crowd,
silent but appreciative, and who is
responsible for the whole thing? The
great drainage proposition is largely
the work of r. e. Grinstead. The
thought was his; days and nights and
weeks and months of work have
been his. 1t was his dream, and his
is the courage and labor that makes
dreams come true. Other men have
contributed largely but the PROPOSE
ton would not be reality at this
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10

The interest that our people are
taking In the "boom" was shown
by the fact that several hundred peo-
pie We're down at the division yards
and at the dredge Sunday afternoon.
There were people on-foot, horseback.
in carriages, hacks and automobiles,
and everybody was smiling and ev-
erybody said this looks like the
real thing" The work on both these
enterprises goes along day and night.
Sundays and week days. Before very
long the yards will be complete, the
round house constructed and the en-
gineers. firemen, conduct tors, brake
men, wipers and switchmen will be
here with their families looking for
homes. These homes will have to
be built for them for there is not
an empty house in town. The great
influx of people has come without
the help of the division. You can
imagine what the old town Will be
when this is added to our growth.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10

There We're those In Noahs day
who laughed at his ark and who said
that it wasn't to be much of a flood
anyway The sighting remarks made
by neighboring papers concerning
the division to the effect that it
won't amount to much, shows that
Noah's contemporaries have their
descendants even to this day.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10

The John Gilligan sale was an eye
opener with regard to our real estate
values to some of the fellows who
have to be shown. OF course the
sale was splendidly conducted and
the auctioneer was an artist, but the
values were there and will grow sew
eral fold within the next few years.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10

If the division is to be of such
small consequence, why Is it that
the railroad is preparing more than
And why will a twenty-stall round
house be built when the Atchison di-
vision has found an eight-stall house
sufficient for all purposes? 1t will
require more than the jealous out
burst of our neighbors to prevent the
growth of the future city of south
eastern Nebraska.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10

Mrs. D. w. Sowles and the L. B.
T. art club planned a splendid sur
pise upon Mrs. Mary Mettz last
Tuesday afternoon, knowing that to
be her birthday anniversary, and
succeeded admirably in carrying out
their plans. However, Mrs. Mettz
quickly recovered from her surprise
and was her genial, happy self, busy
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-10

Falls City, which will become the
division point of the Missouri Pacific,
is seeing visions of future triumphs.
It is taking for granted that the
rumor of new Missouri Pacific line
from Falls City to Topeka will be-
come realty, although the rumor is
a year old. II has figured that the
new line will be built through Syca-
more Springs, Sabetha and Goffs, and
connect at Topeka with the Missouri
Pacific line which runs to Coffeyyille,
Ft Scott and other southern points.
"Such line would give the Pacific
good north and south line, and remedy
the confusion and long delay of send
ing all their through freight through
Kansas City, says one Falls City
paper. And of course, Falls City will
become the division point of the new
outlook is that Falls City will be the
division point of five lines. One to
Kansas City ,one to Omaha via Platts-
mouth, one to Omaha via Weeping
Water, one to Crete via Auburn, and
one to Lincoln via Weeping Water.
The Falls City people say it Is fact
that the new round house to be built
there will be a twenty stall affair,
with a possibility of thirty-nine stalls
in the futue. The building will be
made of reinforced concrete, and
372 feet in diameter. The ash pits
will be built of concrete, and the coal
chutes will be the latest improved de-
vices. The new turn table has ar
rived there, and is seventy feet long.
Falls City believes it owes card of
thanks" to Mr.. J Russell, formerly
superintendent of the Omaha division,
now a general superintendent in Port
land Oregon. 1t is said that Mr.Rus-
sell insisted, while superintendent of
the Omaha division, that Falls City
should be made the division point,
and labored diligently to correct
the Standardization Globe.
When the wrecking train was tear
ing out the Missouri Pacific trestle
Sunday and the little dredge was
biting great holes in the earth as 1t
slowly but surely worked its way
down the bottom the people grew
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-17
Good Chance
to Get Farm
One Person in Seven Slated to Draw
One in Dakota at Present Rate
of Registration.

ABERDEEN, S. D., Oct. 16.-(Special)-
From present indications the winner OF a
lucky number in the Cheyenne River and
Standing Rock reservations will have
about one chance in seven to draw home
stead. This is the lowest proportion since
the lottery system of giving away public
lands was devised. At the Spokane draw
ing nearly 100000 people registered for 100
quarter sections. II the present ratio is
maintained about 1900 people will register
at all points for the 10000 or more home
steads to be disposed Of on the two reser-
vations in the Dakotas.
Judge Witten yesterday finally decided to
hold the drawing I'm the Gottschalk audi
torium. A huge platform will be erected
in the building, upon which all the en-
velopes containing the names Of those who
have registered will be deposited and
thoroughly stirred up. Then the little girls
chosen for the purpose will begin the
work of selecting the winners, the first
name drawn from the heap OF envelopes
being entitled to first choice in the draw
ing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-17
City Employees
Are Overpald
Auditor of Des Moines Makes Report
on Result of Checking
City Books.
CFrom a staff correspondent)

(ErOm a staff Correspondent
DIES MONIES, Oct 16.-CSpecial Tele-
gram "A report by Auditor Hawks, filed
with the city council today, shows that
eight men have been overpaid in the de-
partment of Councilman ]. Wesley Ash and
that $3.50 has been collected by cemetery
employees more than has been turned into
the city treasury. Complaint is also made
that the appropriation book prepared by
the auditor has not been used. A former
report charged that the city had been de-
frauded of $50 by John NJ. Stewart of the
same department. and was turned over to
Claim Agent Fred Williams, who advised
that the suit be started to recover the
money.
Mrs. Harry Olsen, aged %, swallowed q
quantity oS cArbolic acid, thinking 1t was
medicine. She will probably recover,
In reporting to the Lutheran synod today
the committee on colleges recommended
that no young man be ordained II he mar
ried before his ordination. The report was
adopted. Four years of college and three
OF seminary are required and during that
time the young man must eschew all love
affairs.
Rev. II. NJ. Leech OF Dubuque wasNelected
president Of the Iowa Lutheran synod.
Other officers were elected as follows:
Secretary, Rev. w. Luther Bright Fair
field; treasurer, W. II. Bailey, Iowa City;
statstician. G.. w. Snyder, Council Bluffs.
The retiring president, Rev. J. A. Nc
Culloch, yesterday recommended that a
laymens movement be started in connec-
tion with the Engllsh-speaking Lutheran
churches of the state to hold annual con-
ference with the synod.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-17
Taft Testify
Makes Answer
to DoubterS
New Mexican Speakers Regard State
hood Myth and President Dis
abuses Their Mind.

ALBUQUERQUE, Oct. 16-In the closing
minutes Of the banquet which was ten
dered to MIN here last night, President
TAFT took occasion to rebuke some local
speakers who had made some rather testy
remarks on the subject Of statehood.
They had expressed some doubt IL the
republican party really was going to grant
statehood to New Mexico and Arizona,
despite the earnest declarations the presi-
dent had made on that subject.
They had argued and harangued for two
hours. while the president sat patiently
listening Then he arose and declared
that he was like a Judge ne once knew
who at the end Of a long argument by
counsel. remarked:
fMr. Wolfe in spite OF your argument,
Am still with YOU"
The gentleman across the table used
the term possible as IL he still suspects
my sincerity and good will. Well Of
course, a man cannot do any more than
he promises and then try to carry it out l
do think that you may have had in times
past reason to complain because Of prom
ises made that were not fulfilled. 1 do not
know. I am not sufficiently versed in the
history and therefore perhaps you have a
right to distrust me; but heretofore l
have tried to tell the truth, tried to carry
out such promises as / have made"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1909-10-17
HEARST FLAYED
BY JUDGE Csss,4 NOR
$Ss
Democratic y - Mayor Of
New ~ . Additional
sN Upon Editor.
DOES lot ANSWER CHARGES
Stamps Recent Statements as Below
ings and Lies.
BARNARD ATTACKS TAMMANY
Says His Forces Are Destructive and
that Hall Rule is Crushed.
BANNARD ATTACKS TAMMANY
WINS ALSO ISSUES STATEMENT
Denies Acting ns EmIssary of Richard
Croker to Henry George and Offer
ing Money to Bring About
Lntter's withdrawal.

NEW YORK, oct. 16-Wiilam ]. Gaynor.
democratic nominee for mayor Of New
York. spoke in Brooklyn tonight. dividing
his time between heaping ridicuie upon
William Randolph Hearst, his independent
opponent. and touching upon municipal
Issues Otto T. Barnard. the republican
nominee, delivered a series Of addresses in
New York proper. He avoided personalities
and confined himself to a general attack
on Tammany hall and an outline of what
he expects to do IL elected. Hearst did not
speak tonight.
Gaynor's references to Hearst were along
lines he has touched upon before, namely
the editors attempt to obtain the presiden-
tial nomination, his race for governor Of
this state with Tammanys endorsement
and the conduct OF his newspapers. As
in his former speeches the Judge did not
attempt to answer the charges that have
been made against him. stamping them as
bellowngs and lies that did not deserve
a reply.
In his speech Mr. Barnard said: "Al-
ready we are closing in upon the enemy
with unbroken front, while another army
simultaneously performs a fankng move
ment most destructive AS surely as
stand before you, Tammany hall is
crushed"
William H. WINS, who ran for mayor
against Hearst and Mcclellan four years
ago on the republican ticket, but who is
now supporting Hearst, issued a statement
tonight denying that he acted as an
emssary from Richard Croker former
leader Of Tammany hall, to Henry George,
in Georges first campaign for mayor of
this city, offering Mr.. George $4,000 to
withdraw from the campaign.
Francis Lynde Stetson, at one time a
law partner of Grover Cleveland, issued
a statement tonight in support Of Ban
nards candidacy. but at the same time
praising Hearst and criticizlng Gaynor.
I'm the controversy between Mr. Hearst
and Judge Gaynor," he said. the editor
appears TO be at a great advantage aver
the Judge. The charges Of Mr. WINS
against Judge Gaynor would Rssuredly
never have been made by so responsible
man as MIR. wins against so prominent
a man as Mr.. Gaynor, II Mr.. Twins had not
conclusive evidence as to the truth OF his
charges"