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Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
Personal Mention

William H. Triplett, route 1, is ser
iously sick, suffering from pleurisy.
Mrs Kate Madole of OcOnomowOC
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

CITY WATERFOWL:
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02
ELECTION NOTICE.
OFFICE OF THE CITY Gle

CLERK, WATERFOWL, WIS,
A.
of the candidates voted
its
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1909-04-02

The place for voting ward follows
and Fifth
Ward-Buildng a
Third Ward-113
Fourth WardW West Main and North Water
Ward-Fith
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
COLLISION IN M. P. YARDS
ONE EMPLOYE LOSES LIMB AS
RESULT OF ACCIDENT.
Misunderstood Orders Said to BE
Cause of Wreck-lnjured Man
Removed to Omaha

4 head-on collision on the Missouri
Pacific occurred Tuesday night when
passenger train No 1872 from Omaha
and an extra" freight, north bound,
came together at about Il o'clock in
the yards here.
A man by the name of Bert
Hudson was caught between the
engines, and one leg crushed and
mangled. He was takcn to Omaha
Al once. where the limb was amputat-
ed
George Collier, driver for M. Clan
lsini, bussman, witnessed the accident
as did also several travelling men.
Collier said that the pinioned mans
cries for help" We're pitiful indeed,
and that while he was holding him
up, resting his head, the man begged
pitiously to be released crying, Just
pull me out The engines were
making so much noise that the train
men did not hear the mans cries for
some time. A cable was fastened to
one of the engines to pull it back be-
fore they could release the unfortu-
nate man.
Mr.. Hudson was a new man here,
having come Tuesday to care for
the engines which are left at this
place. He is married man and
lives at Eagle, Neb., but intended to
move his family to Falls City at
once. He was on the front part OF
the engine when the collision oc-
Cured.
Misunderstood orders was the cause
of the accident The passenger train
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
RECORD BREAKING FLOODS
THE NEMAHAS AND MUDDY ON
WINTER RAMPAGE.
Highest Since 1893, According to
Old Settlers s-Greatest Loss
to Owners of Hay

The continued rainy weather for
several days and nights brought both
forks of the Nemaha out of their
banks and the Muddy bottoms were
inundated also,
Some of the old-timers here say
that the water on the bottoms was
higher Monday than it has ever been
in the history of the county, since
1888 Whether it was that high or
not we are unable to say. but one
thing sure and certain il was too
high
Work on the Missouri Pacific div
ision works has ceased until the
weather moderates and the ground is
fit to work
The work ON stone street is in bad
condition The ground is soaked and
too wet to handle 1t will take at
least week OF very line weather TO
put it in shape to work.
The high water washed away the
coal supply at the dredge boat and
it will not be able to resume work
again for quite a time after the water
subsidies lon account of the roads
being in such a condition that the
hauling of coal TO the boat will be
almost impossible.
Several private dwelling cellars
were almost filled with surface water
The water on the bottoms is re-
ceeding rapidly and about the only
damage done there is what loss of
hay some will suffer.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
BAKER : SLOCUM NUPTIALS
POPULAR YOUNG SOCIAL LEAD
ERS WED THURSDAY.
Mr.. Bert Baker and Miss Carris
Siocum Joined in the Holy
Bonds of Wedlock.

AT the home of the brides parents,
Mr,and Mrs.J.L Slocum, last Thurs
day evening was solemnized the mar
riage of their youngest daughter. Miss
Carrie. to Bert Baker.
AT six o'clock the couple, unattend-
ed, took their places in the parlor,
which had been decorated for the
occasion, to the strains of Mendel-
ssohn's wedding march, played by
Miss Lillian Banks.
Rev. II. Cooper Bailey, pastor of
the Presbyterian church, pronounced
the ceremony In a most beautiful. i'm
pressive manner, the ring ceremony
being used At the close of the Ger
emony congratulations were extend
ed after which an elegant supper
was served in four courses. The
dining room was tastefully decorated
in pink and white and at each place
at the table was placed beautiful
pink rose.
The bride was gowned in laven-
der colored travelling suit with hat.
shoes, etc. to match. and carried
beautiful bunch of brides roses. The
groom wore handsome black suit.
Both these young people are well
known here, Mrs Baker having been
raised and her early schooling re-
ceived in Falls City. She attended the
Nebraska State university and dur
ing her university years was made a
member. OF the ri Phi fraternity. She
has always taken leading part IN
social affairs here and holds the
esteem of all who know her.
Mr.. Baker is one of Falls City's
most estimable young men, He is
son of Mr. and Mrs. John Baker
who reside on a farm near Morrill,.
Bert has been identified with the bus
mess men OF Falls City for several
years and is honored by all his
associates At one time he was with
the First National bank, but at present
is assistant cashier of the Richard.
son county bank.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker took a short
trip to celebrate the event leaving for
Kansas City soon after the ceremony.
The Tribune chronicles the mar
riage of such worthy young couple
with pleasure, and watts to them its
warmest congratulations.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
Grandmothers' kensington.

Special From Stella.
Wednesday, November 10th was
Mrs. Caroline Haggards sixty-ninth
birthday and her daughter Mrs. ]. R.
Cain Jr, celebrated it by giving a
grandmothers' kensington. An elab-
crate two-o clock luncheon was SER
we'd and the afternoon was spent in
visiting and with fancy-work. Those
present were: Mesdames. Charles
Shafer, B. Mullen. Wood, Weller, A
lyman. Harris. d. Shellenberger Gen
Try, Allemond, S. A. Thomas Nc
Cullough, Fraker, Globes, j. Thinner
man, Monod, Smile, Wheeler, Ders-
tine, Llyanna, w. Shellenberger
Thompson and Ready.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
TRIED FOR LIBERTY.
John Wissman Tore the Wire Net
ing off Cage in Court House.

John Wissman of Rulo was Drought
before the insanity board last Fri
day Some time ago his wife Sc
cused a divorce from him and brood
ing over his troubles. together with
strong drink. has deranged him men
tally He has been kept in the cage
at the court house. pending the act
ion of the board and is great care
to his keepers Tuesday night he
put in his time tearing the wire net
ting off the bars and was determined
to go out the window
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
Water Hiuhest Ever.

Ed King, living on the old Hinton
place south of town, came to town
Monday and during his stay the
water on the bottoms became too
deep for him to get back home He
telephoned to his wife, who informed
him that the water was up to the
door of the house. Some OF the
neighbor men, on the otner sue OF
the river, took boat and went after
Mrs. King and children, taking them
to John Waggoner's place to stay
until they could return home. This
is the first time water ever came
so near the house.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
Stolen Team Located.

On October 14th "A team, some
harness and spring wagon was stol-
en- from VIM. Otto. who lives near
Verdon. No trace was ever heard
OF them until Monday, when Sheriff
Fenton was notified by the sheriff OF
Jackson county. Kansas, that the
team had been left at farmers
place on October 14th. The fellow
who left the team with the iarmer
had as his excuse that he wished to
go to Topeka on little business and
would return in few days. After
the few days passed the farmer
commenced to be suspicious and in
formed the sheriff, who Immediately
sent word to Richardson county.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
POLICE COURT.
Judge Spragins Had Couple
Cases This Week,

Frank Diltz became too noisy in
Fritz Herbster's saloon Tuesday af-
teinoon and after being elected from
the place of business showered ugly
words upon Chief of Police Marts,
who thereupon waltzed him up TO
fudge Spragins' police court. Diltz
thought Marts had it in for him" be-
cause the officer had raided a po-
ker room a week ago and found him
there, but to show that he held no
animosity toward Diltz the Chief
refused to assess his costs for ar
resting him Judge Spragins sent
Diltz home, instructing him to re-
t1rn after he was sufficiently recoy-
cred from the effects of the liquor
he had been drinking.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
How'd You Like the Job?

Well bet dollars to doughnuts that
you could have gotten any grocery
boys job last Friday and Saturday
for the asking. How would you
have liked to deliver abont one hun
dred grocery orders in an open wag-
on, with the rain coming down in
sheets, and be expected to keep every
bundle nice and dry? How would
you feel when ninety-nine out of the
hundred of the women of the house
had a great big scolding in store for
you cause you were late? How'd
you like the job?
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
THERE'S A RE ASON.
Why Falls City mpresses Strangers
FavorabIy.

The remark is often made by Wis
itors to our town that it is prosper
Gus, thriving town. Travelling men
especially, speak of the amount of
business done here. The reasons for
these remarks are : That the grain
and stock buyers pay the highest
prices that the markets afford, often
a good deal better prices than are
paid in the neighboring towns. To
the merchants also is due share
of the credit They carry large and
we'll selected stocks, bought in large
quantities at close figures for cash,
and give their customers the advan-
tages of the cut prices. Nothing hell s
to build up town more than live,
energetic business men.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
Fills Cellar With Water.

Jake Tanners store cellar was
fast filling with water Friday, when
the heavy rain made a lake in the
street excavation in front of the store
and backed the water up against the
curbing. They had been putting new
lead pipes from the water mains to
the basement and the water found it's
way into the cellar through the
channel made for that purpose.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
VICE FINDS a CHAMPION

1t seems strange gambling fraternity the red
light champion and mouthpiece in
newspaper tooin journal printed right here at
into the best families of the town and
AM these best fam-
les for existence
In referring articles against gambling
prospective bothes both the Journal
and The Tribune the News says:
Not o either attack
In another item the News says:
The Tribune another fit of moral
ity week The paper prove its sincerity only
by pointing the places where gambling and red
lights exist. now,make good for once if cam
tell where these things are
We are of the opinion editors least,
information upon that point The junior member
the management is member of the council, and
we'll informed the matter and we'll inform
ID, Mayor Keeling. Mayor Keeling did not deny
of gambling rooms in Falls City. On the
contrary paper, I'VE have already
put mayor deny any accusations
made in Tribunc-.vhy News smooth
bette honest attempt to better
conditions in town?
The things condemned by Tribune unaw
of that character that certainly need
and to newspaper to the rescue
class that criminal according to statutes is be
the understanding of the average decent citizen
inconsistency the News, its crooked in
matter is made apparent by item that
ed in criticisms quoted. Here
"A few of the velvet fingered gentlemen Of
cloth amuck the first of the week when
raid on their place of a few
dollars paraphernalia peculiar to the
fession these gentlemen taken in charge by
the officers From OF
yet says Tell these things are"
o n either attack"
Is the News for against the gamblers? Is it for
against bawdy for the enfoement of the law
or against enforcement of the Tribune
every time believe the
citizenship the matter judging from
words praise that being
from all
The criticism the News deceives people
ambline here
interrupted The editors of the News certainly
cognizant fac--ther columns
The Tribune will be found the side of law
and order will transeress
the If please the mothers fathers,
gain the approval of abiding of
the News welcome class it's clientele the gamblers
the soled denizens of the light districts.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
Thanksqivinu Day Service.

At meeting of the ministers, ar
union Thanksgiving services al the
Baptist church on Thursday night at
7:30 The music will be furnished
by singers from the different
churches and Rev J r. Nanninga
will preach the sermon. All the
churches will unite in this service
and by having it at night we believe
that more people can attend Let us
all do our best to make this a glori
Gus Thanksgiving service.
Rev G.. H. Reichel
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
Married at Humboldt.
ecial from Humboldt.

Special from Humboldt.
The marriage of Lillian Thompson,
daughter of j Thompson and wife,
and Ross Brockman, son of the late
John Brockman, was solemnized on
Thursday evening at the home of the
brides parents. Rev. Bert Wilson
performed the ceremony in the
presence of small company of rel
atives.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
ALMOST SWEPT AWAY.
n. n. Lemon Had a Narrow Es
cape Monday Last.

H. T. Lemon came to town Monday
morning and the water rose so high
on the roadsthat when he tried TO
ford his way across he was very
near swept away, team, buggy and
all by swift, deep water He man
aged to turn back and came up town,
put the team in the livery barn. and
took the train for Reserve He drove
from Reserve home
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19

Judge Spragins sent c. f. James,
alias, Charles Carver, to jail to spend
a few days, instructing the keepers
10 see to it that he worked a little
or existed upon a diet of bread and
water. The case was brought by a
young lady employed at the National
motel. James. or Carver, got gay
and his acts were resented by the
young lady. whereupon he slapped
her. She had a warrant issued for
his arrest, with the above result.
This fellow James, or Carver, came
here from nowhere and will leave
for the same place, no doubt, when
he has finished his contract with
Judge Spragins
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
Water Drove Rabbits up Town.

Special from Humboldt.
During the high water Sunday, the
water covered all of the bottom land
except the railroad grade, driving
the rabbits to this one dry spot, where
they were slaughtered by the hun
dreds. Sticks, stones and dogs were
the means used
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
To Wed.

Cards are out announcing the mar.
riage of Miss Mary Elizabeth Sin
clair of Preston to Paul S. Shulen-
berg of this city. The marriage will
be solemnized at ST. Francis Catholic
church Wednesday morning Novem-
her 24th
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
Library INSPECTED.

The state library commissioner
Miss Templeton, of Lincoln, inspect
ed our library the first of the week
finding it in excellent condition. She
went from here to Humboldt, where
she inspected the library at that
place.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
THE Weeks SOCIAL events
AS TWAS TOLD TO OUR So
GETTY EDITOR
Various Kinds of Entertainment by
individuals, Lodges. Clubs,
Churches, Etc.

lrs Charles Hargraye gave the
second of a series of parties last
Thursday afternoon at which more
than forty ladies were entertained
Novel guessing contests claimed the
attention of the ladies through the
afternoon, the prizes falling to Mrs.
Charlie Davis and Mrs. Ed Fisher
tor the most correct answers in the
contests The afternoon was a de-
llEhtful one and pleasure was the
thDught uppermost in the mind of all
the guests. Cut flowers i'll profusion
and potted plants added to the beau
ty and cheerfulness of the scene as
wen as the spirits of those present,
making the occasion one of memor-
ahie pleasures. In serving the love
ly refreshments at five o'clock Mrs.
Aargrave was assisted by Mrs. Var
no1 Mrs Fred Brecht and Mrs. Jno.
Genling
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
M. p. CONTRACT LET.
Foundation for New Round House
To be of Concrete.

A. M. Duncan from out of town
contracted Monday with the Missouri
Pacific for the erection of concrete
foundation for the new 24stall round
house. The foundation will contain
1000 square yards of concrete
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
DON'T Forget 1t.

Don't forget that the Tribune s
holiday edition last year was the
best ever. Just jot it down. too, that
this years will surpass it. Just
wait and see.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
Two New Houses.

Bert Whitaker and f. S. Towle
have the two new eleven-room houses
on the old business college site, all
ready for the plasterers. If the
weather moderates they will soon be
ready for occupancy.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
Rural Carriers Off Duty.

Uncle Sans boys were kept in
town couple of days the first of the
week, high water preventing them
from delivering the mail
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
WITH THE ATHLETES.
Both Boys and Girls Teams Have
Game for Saturday.

The girls basket ball team will
play Sabetha, Kas, at that place Sat
urday
Hiawatha will be the place at which
a good game of basket ball is sched-
uled for Saturday between that
towns boys and Falls City's.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
Smallpox.

Tom Davies was taken i'll last week
and upon a physician being summon
ed his ailment was called smallpox.
The house was quarantined but Tom
is feeling good and suffers only the
inconvenience of being kept pris-
oner
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19
Married by County Judae.

Judge Gagnon married William
Fithen and Miss Mary Pierce, both
of Humboldt, Tuesday.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19

VAS reported late. but did come in
late The freight came In at top
speed thinking to make it" over the
hill The passenger was standing
still ON the main line and when the
freight hit 1t the momentum of the
heavy train forced the passenger
train back about seventy-five feet
and off the track
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19

II is reported that after the opera
ton on his limb, Mr. Hudson died at
the hospital in Omaha, where he had
been taken,
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19

hr and Mrs. Fred Brecht gave a
most enjoyable whist party last
Thursday evening for a number of
friends. Three tables were placed
for the game of which six rounds
We're played. To Mrs. r. A. Dittmar
fel1 the honors of the evening, she
having five games Splendid refresh
ments We're served at eleven o'clock.
The evening was a decidedly pleas
art one Mrs. Warner of Beloit, Kas.,
was present.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19

Mrs Charles Hargraye gave the
third of series of parties last Sat
urday afternoon which was attended
by about thirty-five ladies' The
weather, unfortunately was most un-
favorable. Carriages conveyed the
Ladies to the home of their hostess
where they found the cheerful home
brilliantly lighted, and quantities of
flowers and blooming plants throw
iut bright and cheerful glow over
all and with the warm welcome of
the hostess, all thought of disagree
able weather was put aside and the
joiHest afternoon imaginable enjoyed.
IN The guessing contests which form
e6 the entertainment for the after
noon, the prizes were won by Mrs.
John Gilligan and Mrs. T. J. Gist.
Lovely refreshment were served at
fjVn O'Clock, Miss Jennings and Miss
Rpth Mcmillan assisting Mrs Har-
grave, Those present from out of
tom were Mrs W. S. Fast, st. Joe;
MS John Gilligan, Nebraska City;
Mrs Warner, Belot; and Miss Ethel
GaJbill of Craig.
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19

~ a tea given at the home of Rev.
Bailey last Thursday from five un-
til eight, the ladies' realized $32 for
the building fund of the new Presby-
terrain church
The Falls City tribune. (Falls City, Neb.) 1904-191?, 1909-11-19

me young ladies' kensington of the
Methodist church met Wednesday af-
ternoon with Miss Ethel Cade, who
was assisted in entertaining by Miss
Matte Sehock and Miss Katie Jones.
An interesting program was given,
dainty neediework occupied the
time Of many Very nice refresh
N ITS were served at five o'clock.
Mrs James Powell is giving the
second of her series of parties this,
Thursday afternoon. About forty
ladies are included in the guest list
and the entertainment will be given
as q kensington.
Mrs. w. H. Keeling has issued in
\ kensington will be given Friday
afternoon and whist will be played in
the evening.
The Womans club held a most in
teresting session at the home of
Mrs A G. Wanner Tuesday after
noon. There was a good attendance
of the regular members and a few
invited guests were also present
Part of the program was omitted ow-
ing to the absence of some of the
participants An excellent paper was
read by Mrs. John A. Crook on
School Sanitation" 1t was OF
unquestioned merit and showed care
ful study and thorough understand
ing of the subject. In accordance
with the resolutions adopted by the
State Federation, the president, Mrs
Jennings appointed a committee to
inquire into the sanitary condition OF
our public schools. The meeting was
very profitable and interesting
Continued on Last Page
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-12-02

sealed bsQpoeals will - received
b. IL boofd Of county qosnihie ie6.
"a a Emmons county, North Dako-
Il, until / o'clock p. M, January 4.
1910. for the construction OF steel
bridge across DEVILS Culch, Section
s. Township l35. Range q. eighteen
feet above low water. Said bridge
to be five panel, riveted truss, sixty
FIVE feet long, sixteen feet roadway.
Foundation, five eight-inch I beam
steel piles, with concrete backing
twelve inches thick. Joists. eight
lines Of nine-inch, beams. Wheel
guard, four by nix inches.
Also, for the construction Of IN
angle rail, l beam, leg steel bridge
across Sand creek, on the northwest
quarter Of Section q, Township 1873.
Range ~. twenty four feet long, six
teen feet roadway, ten feet above
low water, concrete backing, ten
inches thick. Joists. eight lines Of
ten-inch steel, six beams and two
channel. Wheel guard, four by SIX
inches.
The County Commissioners re.
serve the right to reject any or oil
bids. ]. G. Pitts.
County Auditor.
Linton. November Is, 1909.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1909-12-02

The Record Office is
prepared to do all kinds Of
German Job Printing. We do
a great many auction bills in
English and German on the
same sheet, as the German
reading farmers Of the county
are not in the least behind the
English-speaking in attending
auction sales. Send your En-
glish copy for the sale bill and
we will translate it into Ger.
man and have the bills printed
and sent to you. Price a. 10
for English German bills up to