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The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
Mrs, j. F. Portrey.

After an illness covering a period
of several weeks, Mrs. Joseph Port
rey died at her home in the east
part of town Tuesday evening, June
%, 1909.
Miss Mary Stlppich was born in
Seneca county, Ohio in 1896, where
she grew to womanhood. In 1858
she was married to Joseph FPortrey,
They came to Nebraska in 1863 and
located near Arago where they lived
until 1882 when they came
to this city to spend their declining
years in rest and happiness. Eleven
children was the fruit of this union,
six having proceeded the mother to
the grave Those living are Mrs.
Matt Schulenberg and John Portrey
of near Barada, Charles Portrey of
this city and Michael Portrey of Dec
atur. Illinois and Nicholas Portrey of
Oklahoma City.
She was a faithful member of the
Catholic church and was a kind and
loving wife and mother. The fune-
raj services We're held yesterday
Jfrom the Catholic church in
Rulo and the services were conduct
ed by Father Sproll. The remains
were taken to the Fargo cemetery
for burial.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
THE Weeks death RECORD
JAMES SAYLOR OF OKLAHOMA
WAS BURIED FRIDAY
Mrs. Joseph Portrey of This City
and Frank Furrrow of Near
Humboldt Dead
James Saylor

The remains of James Saylor, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Saylor were
shipped to this place from Newkirk,
Oklahoma and buried III Steele Gem
etery Friady afternoon.
The young man had been i'll for
some time and his condition was not
considered serious until few days
before his death when his relatives
at this place were notified He was
victim of typhoid fever. For many
years he made his home near this
city with his parents and has numer-
Gus acquaintanees here. He waS a
nephew of Mr. J. Saylor and Mrs. G,
Il. Neal of this city, The deceased
was twenty-three pears of age.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
ANOTHER BUTCHER SHOP
Fred (. Schmitt to Handle Meat in
His Grocery.

Fred l. Schmitt has completed ar
rangements whereby he will soon have
III operation a first class butcher shop
IN connec ton with his grocery store
He has purchased a large cooler
8 by II by lift, with an ice capacity
Of 5000 pounds. Mr.. e. A. Bobbitt
from Garden City. Kansas will ac-
eommodate the trade at the block.
They will make their own bolognas
and sausages. and will ship the beef
pork and mutton in from the packing
houses.
Mr.. Schmitt is following the ex-
amples of the city grocery stores
nearly every store of that kind in the
larger cities handle meats.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
GREAT MEETING CLOSES
Tire Evangelistic Campaign Proved
Great Success.

June 9th the Christian church of
the city commenced a revival meeting
in the city auditorium with Evange-
list VIM. J. Lockhart of DesMoines,
Iowa and Prof. Wm. f. Limit of Lin
coin. Great preparation had been
made in the church and out of the
church for the coming of the eyange-
lists. The meeting had been adyer-
tised for three months all over the
county, and the other churches of the
city had been invited to cooperate
for the uplift of the cause of Christ.
God honored the prayers and faith
of the Christian people the very first
day of the meeting, seventeen walking
down the aisle for Christ The meet
ings lasted three weeks and 149 peo-
pie were reclaimed or converted to
Christ. ia united with the Christian
church and thirty-fiye united with the
other churches of Falls City, the larg
est number going to the Baptist
church.
The ministers and members of the
sister churches responded to the in
yitation very heartily and worked in
the meetings, losing sight of party
and church names and with one. spirit
worked for the cause of Christ.
Rev. Lockhart was fearless in his
denouncing of sin but kind and ten
der with the sinner When the meet
ing began there was a great preju-
dice against evangelists in Falls City,
but when they closed only words of
praise could be heard. Rev. Lock
hart is a clean Christian man and one
of great power and there will always
be a warm welcome for him in Falls
City. Prof. Limit was truly a great
leader of song and an inspiration to
all from night to night. He lead the
chorus with power that helped to
make the meeting a success and his
solo work was fine. Prof. Limit has
splendid voice and with his conse-
Grafton he was used of God in Won
derful way. Our church has been
greatly strengthened and now we are
ready for great work for Christ
and the church.
We desire to thank the ministers
and members of the other churches
for the splendid spirit manifested
during our meeting and for their lib
eral help financially in paying the eX-
pense of the meeting. We also de
sire to thank the park board for the
auditorium, place to hold our ser
vices that made possible this great
meeting, also the city papers for their
splendid help in write-ups and space
for our announcements and Simanton
& Pence for plants and flowers that
brought good cheer to the meetings,
and to all others that have contrib
uted to the meetings in any way
Rev. F. q. Day, Pastor.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
Odd Fellows Organize.

Delegates from the various lodges
in the county met at the |. o, o. F.
hall Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock
and made arrangements for the or
ganization of county l. o. o. f. as
sociation. They hope to have a picnic
each summer and a banquet during
the winter months. The delegates
present were: G.. E. Hall and Chris.
Jorn, Verdon; F. NJ. Boss, Humboldt;
H. M. VanDeventer, Stella; ID. c.
Simmons, Salem; George Smith, DaW'
son;W. X. Knight, Falls City.
They will meet again at Falls City
July %.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
WHAT BLESSED UNIONS
A Citizens Version of the Reason
Why it is Thus

Speaking of the coming wedding OF
Hon. John Hutehings, our worthy
county clerk. a citizen of this city de
livered himself to our reporter as
follows;
How many of these excellent lady
teachers come among us with excel
lent good names and at once proceed
to lose their good name. They have
mothers name. the blessed family
name, but unanimously stand ready
to surrender it for such names as are
borne by our bachelors and widowers.
Our bachelors and Widowers are not
bald headed old chumps, but they are
tip-top, first-class good fellow; worthy
companions in every way for the best
cultured ladies of the land. They
have brains, sense and money; they
know how to treat a wife perfectly.
It is entirely satisfactory and becom-
ing that this should be the case. What
a long list of good women | could
mention in Falls City and vicinity, who
have come here in past years to
teach in our schools and have been
captiyated by some of these excellent
men,
"Within two months another delega
ton will arrive to teach our young
idea how to shoot and who can tell
which of all these good ladies will
have merV upon some Of the poor
swains that are so very much in need
of companions"
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
WILL HAVE A PICNIC
The Young People Of the Christian
Sunday School Viii Celebrate.

The young people OF the Christ
Ian Sunday school will enjoy themsel.
YES at the city park Monday evening.
July 5th. Those who take part are
Mrs. Albert Maust's class, Mrs /.
e.Maust's class of young men and the
class of young ladies'.
The young men have challenged
the young mems class of Humboldt TO
a game of base ball The game will
be played in the evening. The pas
tor, Rev. Aydelott and the young
ladies' class of the Christian Sunday
school will accompany the young men
TO this city.
The girls will furnish supper for all
aud the boys will furnish the fire.
works.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
Attention C. A. r. and w. r. C

Attention G. A. r. and w. r. C.
All members of Veteran Post No.
"a G. A. r. and Relief Corps No. 129
have been invited TO attend the union
patriotic services at the auditorium
ON Sunday evening July 4, at D. M.
Members of the Post and Relief Corps
are requested to be at the G. A. r..
hall by 7:30 p. m. from which place
they will go In body to the auditor
ium.
Let us show our appreciation of
this honor and attention by turning
out in full force. All soldiers of the
Civil war and Spanish American war
are invited to meet with us at the
hall and go with us. Those com
rades living in the south part of town
who are not able to make long
walk can meet us at the door of the
auditorium. All comrades should
wear their badge.
John l.. Cleaver, Post Commander
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
Base Ball Monday, July 5th

Auburn and Falls City will play a
game of base bail at Poteet's ball
park in this city. Monday, July 18th at
800 p. m. Auburn has an all-sal-
aried team and have won thirty games
and lost four This game will decide
the championship in Southeastern Ne
braska. A good game is guaranteed
Falls City will not celebrate the
Fourth of July but viii set this day
aside for the above occasion. Ad-
mission . cents
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
A Good Worker.

Some four weeks ago the ladies of
the Christian church had a cook book
of seventy-fiye pages of tested reci-
pes printed. The ladies of the churc
went out among their friends and sold
them. Mrs Samuel Marts proved to
be the best saleslady, as she disposed
cf sixty three books. This is certain
ly good showing and she is to be
complimented on her active work.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
Frank Furrow.

Special from Humboldt:
Frank Furrow, well known to resi-
dents of this section, died at the home
of his sister, Mrs JOS Williams, on
Central avenue Wednesday morning.
Cor the past six months Mr.. Fnrrow
has made his home in Falnas county,
but previous to that time he resided
on farm north Of town He was
brought to this city Monday in a very
precarious condition, suffering from
cancer OF the liver, which terminated
in his death. He is survived by a
widow and several grown children.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
viii co 10 California

Mr.. and Mrs. {. F. Reayis and chill
dren viii leave for Los Angeles
California Tuesday morning to attend
the grand lodge of Elks Mr.. ReaVis
will deliver the national address at
the 81 odge of Sorrow" at the Los
Angeles theater the night of July H..
Before returning they will spend a
few weeks in the northwest ON a
trout stream and expect to be back
home in about six weeks
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
Impressive Services.

The Rt Rev. Arthur Williams held
a confirmation service at ST Thomas.
church. Thursday evening The sol
emu ceremony was a beautiful and
impressive one. Nine adults We're
confirmed Beautiful music was fur.
nished hy the vested choir. At the
close Of this service Rev G. L. Neide
baptized tho infant child Of Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Spence
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
RULo METHoOIsTs PATRIOTIC
They Extend a Cordial Welcome to
Everyone to Attend

The Methodist people of Rulo will
celebrate the Fourth in a very unique
manner They have always stood for
freedom of life and liberty Of eonsci-
enee, and this celebration is a mani
festation of their patriotism
Rey. George I. Wright the district
superintendent, viii be present and
conduct all the dedicatorial services.
There will be Sunday school in the
morning at $3.50 and preaching will
begin at 1920. The afternoon sermon
at 3 o'clock. The chorus will be led
by Mesdames Henderson and Cunning
ham The Clement orchestra will
also furnish sacred music throughout
the day. An old fashioned basket din
Ner will be one of the most enjoy
able features of the affair. All are
invited.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
viii Spend SUNDAY Here.

The soldier boys of company D OF
signal corps of Ft. Omaha are return
ing from their trip to TT. Leaven,
worth and will spend the Fourth in
this city. They will remain in the
city until Monday morning They will
celebrate with us, even if it is Sunday
and there is nothing doing"
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
4orse Runs Away.

On Wednesday afternoon the horse
belonging 10 Charles Heinemah was
standing on South Stone street where
he was building concrete crossing,
It became frightened and ran away,
but was stopped by Mrs. Cass Mead,
in her yard. The buggy was badly
broken but the animal was not in
jured.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
VISITED BY HEAVY RAINS
Rain flinders the Farmre at Very
Busy Time.


During the past week this section
has been visited by several heavy
rains. Saturday night we had a nice
rain and on Sunday the rain fell in
torrents and was accompanied by a
high wind
Much damage was done 10 the
wheat crop that is ripening and al
most ready to harvest, as much of it
was blown down.
The farmers are a little behind with
their work as the wet weather kept
them out of the fields the first of the
week. Many are still working with
their corn. Tame hay and alfalfa are
read Tor their attention any time.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
Met With Accident

While cutting piece of linoliem
to fit one of the rooms at the Union
house Tuesday, Adam Yoegle let the
knife slip and cut a deep cash in
his left ankle. DR.. Kerr Immediately
dressed the wound and he is resting
easier, but the accident was a very
painful one.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
Hiawatha World a Goer.

That Ewing Herbert's paper, the
Hiawatha World, is a goer is a fore
gone conclusion But how in the
world" can they go so fast? Satur-
days daily came to us dated July
26, 1909-just a month ahead Of the
rest of us.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
Scented Hatpins Now.

The scented hatpin or hairpin is the
newest device, for perfume that Is
stale is very unpleasant, and its effect
may be overcome by simply moving
these hairpins in the hair, the result
being a fresh evolution of the sweet
odor that is gratifying to those fond
Of II
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
Scalp Safely Replaced.

A girl named Gordon, working in a
laundry at Ballymena, Belfast, Ire
land, was caught in machine by the
hair and completely scalped. A doc
tor ordered her removed to the hos
pital The scalp was also taken there.
and DR.. Dawson succeeded In sewing
It on. The girl Is alive and making
good progress.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
Announcement.

l wish to take this means of
letting the voters of Richardson
county know that | will be candi-
date for county superintendent at the
coming election. My only pledge
shall be absolute fairness to all.
Your support will be appreciated.
Albert D. Sargent.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs. John Wilson are in
Dallas, s. D. this week. Mr.. Wilson
is looking after his claim he drew
there last fall He thinks things up
there look very flattering.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02

Ephraim Withee came down from
Stella Friday night and visited at
the home of John Hossack. Satur-
day he made business trip to St
Joe. returning home Sunday.
John Wilson, our tailor, was a
business visitor to Verdon Friday.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02

In the private dining room of the
National hotel Mr.. and Mrs. Steve
Miles entertained a number of their
friends at seven o'clock dinner Fri
day evening. Late in the evening
the company enjoyed themselves at
dancing at the Elk club rooms.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02
The Weeks SOCIAL Events
AS TWAS TOLD TO OUR So
GETTY EDITOR
Various Kinds of Entertainment by
Individuals, Lodges. Clubs,
Churches, Etc.

Miss Bessie Bohrer, a teacher in
the Presbyterian Sunday school, en-
tertained the members of her class
at her home Friday evening Music
and sames made the evening pass
only TOO quickly and those present
were royalty entertained. Light re-
freshments were served.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02

On Thursday evening the Christian
ladies gave a fifteen-cent tea at the
home Of Mrs. Porr. 1t was well pat
ronized and was a social success.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02

The members of Kaffee Klatch
formed an auto party and went to
Hiawatha Wednesday evening and at
tended the band concert. They report
a jolly good time.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02

The Baptist ladies gave a ten-cent
tea at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ,
Giannini Friday evening. Everyone
who attended was made to feel well
come, and all had a good time.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02

The members of the Degree of
Honor enjoyed pleasant afternoon
at the home of Mr. and Mrs, james
Pecht, Friday. The lawn had been
nicely filled with rockers, lawn seats
and hammocks, and many other ar
rangements were made to make the
guests comfortable At five o'clock
a delightful lunch was served by the
hostess. assisted by her daughter,
Ethel. This order has enjoyed one
afternoon together each month, in the
form of a kensington, for long time
but on this occasion it was a lawn
party.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02

The Friends ia Council enjoyed
picnic supper at the city park Miss
Grace Miner, a former member of
the club was the guest of honor.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02

Misses Ruth and Kate Heacock en-
tertained a number of ladies at a
lawn party Saturday afternoon. The
affair was a very pleasant one The
lawn had been arranged for the com
fort OF the guests and delicious re-
freshments were served.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-07-02

Mrs. VI. L. Wilson entertained a
number of lady friends at whist last
Wednesday evening. Those present
enjoyed a very pleasant evening. The
hostess served nice refreshments.
The Greeley tribune., 1909-09-16
PRISONERS STILL PLOTTING
UNDER EYE OF THE SHERIFF
Are Endeavoring to Manufacture Tools to
cape from Springs of Defunct Watch
Horse Thief Heads the Plans and A.
most Mixes Things with Frank
Cooper Sunday Afternoon

Plots and counter-plots, near jail
| breaks and dissensions are being fos-
tered in the downstairs section of
the county Jail and Sheriff Ben Flor
anCe is literally stepping sideways
with wonderment over what startling
move viii be the next made by the
eleven prisoners now incarcerated
and awaiting trial for grave offenses.
In John Shay, Sheriff Florance has
found that he has criminal char
acter OF no mean ability to deal with
and since the attempt made to saw
the bars of the prison last week some
interesting things have developed.
Yesterday the sheriff discovered
that not discouraged by the heading
off of their scheme to saw way to
freedom with tools manufactured
from clock springs. the prisoners
had contrived to steal the springs
from an ancient watch and were fig
uring on converting them into steel
saws. In this case the prisoners do
not know that their scheme has been
detected and they will be allowed to
proceed with their plans under the
close surveillance of the officers. 1t
is not believed that they will be able
to accomplish a great deal of damage
by their latest move and the sheriff is
The Greeley tribune., 1909-09-16

harvesting beets is to become
sjmrIe problem. Weld county peer
raisers can take this as being SUP
stautial statement OF fact, Ihe lol-
lowing information concerning
brand new beet harvester comes
from Omaha:
Mir. Francis f, Newton Of Omaha
has been granted a patent on oee'
harvester. The sugar beet indus-
try has recently grown 10 vast pro-
portions in this part of the country
and il requires special machinery
different from that employed IN har-
vestine any other crop, 10 harvest
sugar beets,
Mr.. Newlons invention is said by
experts to be greater adyancer IN
the harvesting OF beets than was the
binder in connection
with the harvesting of grain Mech
anism is provided for doing all parts
1f the work, which has heretofore
oeen thought impossible, The beets
ire topped at the right place, re-
The Greeley tribune., 1909-09-16
"LAZY BUGS"
They Are Mostly Fit Subjects For the Shotgun Squad
JUST TEDDY.

maps a treatment OF bark wOpld hain
In some cases, but it should ha a..
tached to good stout withe OF h,ck-
ory and applied by a strong man
we can't extend the right hana NJ
Fellowship to the lazy bug" More
over we have firm conviction thet
ehe oiscoverer of the Ucinus waa
something of bum himself We
are believers in the shotgun sou.d
ana the old-fashioned system of tclr.
ing up the constitution of law
man by riding him on a ran
me individual who feels a,s,r-
clined TO get up when the cock crnws
mix the cows or cut the go o~S, -,
breakfast should be given 80 "a
stout injection of salt fro,a svSa .Sa
mouth OF a shotgun at abon- ,no
PAGES. We guarantee his ~ @ avo
ehe nook worm. About tha
mans wife has to wrestle wfth me 80
aoaoer and swing the invjgar..sne tne
axe, then the shotgun sana6 SoIae,ns ghn,,s
70 lnrth and slay the hook 49, noulu -.
aa1dless .a of where he may IL ~ ob,a,na q Re,
The Greeley tribune., 1909-09-16
SHORTAGE ON MIX
Dairyman Has His Troubles and 81 m r,o.. ~,
Their Coffee "With A' lake

How would you like to be the M.
man?
He is the most popular and most
sought alter man in the town. but
sun he has his troubles and his nath
is Ia lar from being one of roses.
The milk qnestion threatens to ha-
come serious one in Greeley. Mil
Is fourteen quarts for 81, and almost
Impossible to get. The demand l.
so ihuch greater than the supply thar
the milkmen are unable to furnish
any except their regular c1stomere
ana no amount of persuasion nor tha
most winning smiles can secure an
extra pint or quart on baking dav
A non-customer may as we'll tair
10 a brick wall as to attempt to ner-
suade a milkman to part with a
quart of milk.
Many residents keep cows and tbev
are SO besieged with neighbors I'M
piorihg them to sell milk for tho
children that they say thev. can
scarcely keep cream enough for their
own coffee. '''ei'
one Greeley merchant, whose wiso
The Greeley tribune., 1909-09-16

s''m' snu rh,laren have been speraIn..h ~.
aa summer in the mountains w. - the
ed e to purchase cow las, last WAS obiis-
na ,ure lhey could return, ne pc
unable, unable to buy the amopr, ne was ,
qu,red Thr for the family, "iik
h. ne situation summed p,
nnoo on .hat mileh cows are n b}.t ms 70
unas ;n a7 bringing from $50 to "eEn gooo
for a'so =, daes nigh and when land g' 1,es resn
near nc. l;ooo an acre, as one tr : seinng .,s
uain., uen, ,hreeley this week il aet ala
pastnpa aspanle to use as pasture tbar,o III 700
tain 'o"h IS hard to oh
,besa rhe on milkmen say that no,.,
increasoo neSe conditions they do nv, ug' use o. o.
,Isnease aIso as their dairy herds 10y g, are TO-
the loSI ion impossible to get ON aelp Is a.,
ipy in ~ up p, m, ig no picnic + for gr'gk q: m.
ana Is 'nah nan, and he soon tree labor
'''T Tha seeks another. VI MS JOB
cal, ne H.. l'ilkman has woes o.
ways smiling. ]" ne is not al
The Greeley tribune., 1909-09-16
Oh. for a shotgun squad.

Some of the present generation are
blessing the man who discovered
ucinus. the lazy bug" and they are
plentiful enough in Greeley. While
the farmer is fuming and fretting
over lack of Drawn and muscle in
the gathering of his crops, you can
hnd them everywhere on the streets
OF Greeley. They have become in
fected with the Ucinus. They now
nave disease which science tells us
must be treated with roots, bark
and herbs. The doctors have added
another ism or tits to their growing
list of mysteries, but we are uncon-
N!nced and but little impressed.
We believe in laziness and we also
believe in bugs" that accomuany
many of those who are lazy, but they
are not of the Ucinus variety. But
we don't believe in the remedy of
roots. bark and herbs for the various
sizes and descriptions of buns we
nave seen recently lounging on the
curbstones along Eighth avenue. Per