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The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22
Gilman.

The news of the death of Clinton
Gilman reached Falls City Monday ev-
ening Miss Nellie has been in Ne
braska City for the past ten days and
Monday J. d. Gilman, the father, re-
ceived word to come at once; he ar
rived only a short time before his
son passed away The funeral SER
vices were held Wednesday afternoon
and attended by many admiring and
sympathizing friends.
Clinton grew to manhood in this
city, though several years ago he
went to Nebraska City to make his
home He married there and leaves
his wife and his little six-year-old son
to mourn him with his father, mother
his sister, Miss Nellie and brother,
VIII Gilman.
Clint was always of a sunny, hap
py, temperament and made many
friends. He still possessed the true
and loyal friendship of his old time
friends in this city and all join in
extending deepest sympathy to his
relatives, and feel deepest regret for
his terrible suffering and untimely
end
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22
Fell With L adder.

Roswell Fisher. who with his wife
lives just east of the Baptist cnurcn,
was going up ladder to do some
work on a roof last Saturday when
the ladder slipped and he fell to the
ground. He realized that he was
badly hurt, but not until he had suf-
fered all Saturday night was it known
that the thigh bone was broken. A
physician was called Sunday morning
and the bone was set. He has suffer
ed greatly but for one of his adYan-
ced years he is doing as well as
could be expected.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22
A BOOME ERANC

Y News was loud in its disap
For the convenience of the
night enjoy them, we here re
along this line:
FROM THE FALLS CITY NEWS
AFTER ELECTION.
This is what the same paper said
after election:
I'VE are satisfied that the PEO
PIE have won a victory which will
teach the politicians and rinesters q
lesson which will prove everlasting
The American policy holds the
THIRD TERM PROPOSITION is
DANGEROUS to good government"
"The success of the ticket demon
strated, too, that the people of Rich
ardson county WILL NOT TOlER
ATE the THIRD TERMER."
The News further said in announc
ing the election of Gagnon. Fenton
Oliver, Hutchings and the others.
at can be counted upon, also
that NONE OF THEM will aspire to
the third term, and on the other hanc
that they will KEEP SACRED the
American policy, which holds the
THIRD TERM opposition is dan
gerous to good government"
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22
SATURDAY A HU NINE r.
The Falls City Business Men
Enjoyed Big Trade.

A Tribune representative asked
several business men who had plant
ed good Misunderstanding seed. in the
form of an advertisement last week,
how their trade was Saturday In
variably the answer was, we've been
goin' some all day" or some similar
expression.
If Falls City isn't trade center
of unusual proportions, the crowd OF
farmers on our streets last Saturday,
each with a bundle or two under
arm, is no criterion.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22
The Little German Band.

There was band of wandering
German musicians on the street Mon
day. The music was free and col
lection taken, which was quite prof
liable to them. 1t was good music,
too, far in advance of some larger
and more pretentious organizations.
In the evening they played for dane
at the German hall. Here was enjoy
ed a rousing good time. Refresh
mentS were served.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22
In Justice Court.
Martin

Justice Spragins bound Martin
Murray over to the District court,
Murray is charged with entering the
houses of Roscoe Anderson and Am
brose Buerstetta at Humboldt and
also with larceny from the person OF
Roscoe Anderson. Quite number OF
Humboldt citizens were here to tes'
tify against him.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22

Whitaker Bros. have plotted the
Jacob Vogel tract into lots and will
offer them at public auction on Sat
urday, Oct goth
These lots lay fine and would make
one with the most fastidious taste, a
good building place.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22
The Goolsby Lot Sale,

The Goolsby Tot sale was held
last Saturday as advertised. The
lots averaged $50 per lot. Taking in
to consideration that before the div
ision talk they would have brought
considerably less, most people think
the average was good A few who
were more enthusiastic over the rail
road talk thought they did not go
quite high enough.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22

Hutchings seeking third term.
Rechers NEVER has held office.
Morris has been in the court house
six years.
Dageett NEVER has held office.
Gagnon seeking fifth term.
Scott has NOT HELD OFFICE in
twenty years.
Fenton seeking third term.
Fergus has NOT HELD OFFICE in
sixteen years.
Edwards has held office for four
years.
Boss has NEVER held an elective
office.
oliver seeking third term.
Sargent has NEVER held office.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22

Mrs. Hiram Spencer of Long Beach,
Cal. The guest list included old
friends and neighbors of Mrs. Spen-
Ger. and a most delightful Visit was
enjoyed. An elegant dinner was ser
we'd i'm four courses and was worthy
the many compliments passed upon
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22
Robbery at Everest.

The sheriff was notified Thursday
of a robbery committed at Everest,
Kas., Wednesday night, when dry
goods store was broken into and
big haul of silks, clothing, dress
goods, shoes and overcQats was made.
This has been an eyentful week
along this line.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22
More Horses Stolen.

A team of horses, wagon and two
sets of harness, the property or
William Otto who lives near Verdon
was taken from his farm Monday
night. No trace of them has been
found up to the time of going to
nrpSS
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22
Musical Monday Nioht.

Mrs. Robert Cain of Stella, Mrs.
Byran Day and Mrs Sue Cain Julian
of Long Beach, Cal, will give a mus
ical at the Christian church next Mon
day night The proceeds will go to
the church building fund. The public
are invited to attend
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22

Al. James Ramsey gave a most
en5oeable whist party last Saturday
evening for about twenty-five lady
friends. The game held the undi-
vided attention of the party until
eleven o'clock, when it was found
the zonors of the evening had fallen
to AIRS. Dittmar and Mrs. w. H.
Coo for the greater number of
ganars. At half past eleven Mrs.
Ramsey and Miss Frances served love
ly rafreshments of ice cream, cake
and Soffee.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22
Sewinq.

For all kinds of sewing and dress
making see or call on Sarah K. Her
baugh. on Fulton Steet, between 18th
and 18th. 42-3t.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22
The Baptist Ladies.

The Baptist ladies will meet with
Mrs. CIV. Spragins Friday afternoon.
They have lots of work to do and
all are requested to be there as
early as possible
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22

Al Spears smiling face was miss
ed from Wahls store a few days
this week He is one of those who
got caught" in the jury wheel
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22
The Manley Bank Again

The Manley Bank Again.
The bank at Manley, Neb.. was
blown up Wednesday night and
though the vault is in badly wreck
ed state, the burglars failed to get
into the safe and no money was tak-
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22

en- This is the third time in two
years that the Manley bank has been
blown up.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22

Mrs. Jake Schaible entertained at
dinner last Thursday for her mother,
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22

Rev. and Mrs. M. C. Brooks were
given a most cordial reception in the
parlors of the Methodist church last
Thursday evening by the members
of their congregation. Several hun
ded gathered to bid them welcome
During the evening coffee and cake
were served
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22

The concert given by Prof Brick
els band at the court house last
Thursday evening was very well at
tended and the young men feel quite
encouraged. Their program was
good and they played well. They are
a new organization, being organized
during the summer and all are new
players. They have made rapid pro.
gress and if they continue during the
winter, as they have so far, next sum.
mer we may hope for good band
concerts.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-10-22

The Sunny Slope kensington met
Saturday afternoon with Mrs. Dick
Goolsby. The afternoon was pleas
antly spent All answered to roll call
with a short verse. Nice refresh
ments were served The next meeting
will be October 9th at the home of
Mrs Jessie Deaton
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-06-24

Frank Kugel has returned home for
his vacation from the Kewaunee high
school.
The Krcma family attended the we'd
ding of Miss Anna Malecek of Kewaunee
county near Tisch Mills. She married
Mr.. Jos. Kriesa of Two Rivers. The
wedding was held at Kranses hall Tues
day, June 90. The couple will reside at
Two Rivers. We wish them success and
happiness.
Many from here attended the cattle
fair at Cooperstown Monday.
MIR. Wenci Krcma visited friends at
Carlton Sunday.
Mr.. Frank krch and his son Frank
left for Montana to look over some land
out there.
Mr. Anton Krofta has sold his farm of
forty acres for 1880 to Mr.. William
Kruger.
Miss Mary Krucek of Chicago has
come to attend the wedding at Tisch
Mills and will remain few weeks visit
ing.
The j. J. Stangel family of Mantle
voc will spend their vacation at Krc-
mas.
There were all kinds of fishermen at
Bolt Sunday and they got all the fish
they wanted.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-06-24
Notes From Melnik.

Mr.. Nick Seibenborn, the Married. tin.
smith, transacted business in this vicinity
on Thursday.
Mr.. William Wachholz of Francis
Creek was busy pressing hay in this
vicinity for few days of last week.
Mrs. Wencel Thor Of Mantowoc spent
a few days of last week here with her
parents.
Mr.. Wencel Podhola and family who
were residents of this section for many
wears have moved to Manitowoc where
they expect to make their home in the
future.
Mrs. Chas Smazel and son Edward of
Greenwood, Clark County, visited rela
tives here for few days last week.
Mr.. John Sestak and son Wencel are
engaged in drilling well for Anton
Pech
Mr.. John Bohacek has begun building
a stone. silo on his place.
Quite number Of young people of
this vicinity attended the dance at Stas-
neys hall, Francis Creek, on Sunday
and jolly good time was reported by
all.
Miss Alvina Soukup has returned to
her former home here from Milwaukee
to spend the summer vacation.
The Misses Anna Taylor and Ethel
Lorenez of Chicago are here at the home
of Mr.. and Mr. Jacob Kostlevy TO spend
their vacation.
Mr. and Mr.. Joseph Vida of Mantle
woe spent Sunday here with relatives.
Miss Anna Podrobsky returned home
last Saturday, from Chicago.
Mr.. Frank Rezek is giving his house a
new coat of paint
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Dvorak of Tisch
Mills visited Sunday at the home OF
| Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Straka.
Mr.. Anton Straka OF Kellnersvillt
spent Sunday here with relatives
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-06-24
Notes From lander.

A serious accident happened to Ben.
iamin Stangel of Tisch Mills Sunday
afternoon at about o'clock He was
accidentally shot through the neck by a
playmate at his home. The bullet pass
ed through the neck but did not sever
any large artery. The boy WAS at home
with his younger brother and sister.
When he was shot he started to run to
the doctors but went only very short
distance when he fell exhausted, as he
was bleeding heavily all the time. But
his little brother Chas. had presence Of
mind to run with all his might to get
the doctor. When the doctor arrived
the boy was very weak from loss of
blood. DR.. De Neven at once rang up
two doctors at Kewaunee who happened
lust then to be at Algoma When they
got notice of the accident they started
for Tisch Mills in an auto and made the
trim in an hour and half. The doctors
did all they conld. If blood poisoning
does not set in the boy will likely re-
cover He is the Oldest son of Wencil
Staneel When his parents returned
home they were greatly shocked at the
terrible accident
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-06-24
Notes From Meme.

After few days illness, Elizabeth the
nine year old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Schneider of School Hill, died.
Miss Mary Holfeltz left for Oshkosh
Saturday to attend tho summer school.
Mr. Will Rosinsky. Miss Anna Meyer
and Miss Martha Kiel of Manitowoc
spent Saturday afternoon and evening
at the home of Fred Bohne
Four boys and two girls received their
first Holy Communion at the st. Fidelis
church on Sunday last.
Quite numbdr of Sheboygan people
spent Sunday with Mr.. Leopold Eiche
and sisters, Mary and Louise.
Mrs. Brandt and Mrs. Salsider and
daughter of Menominee, Mich, are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Riech
Mr.. Joe Silbernagel and Miss Mamie
and Elsa Hauch were the guests of Mis-!
Gertrude Holfeltz Sunday evening.
Mrs. Charles Voss spent Saturday a
Sheboygan.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-06-24
Notes From 81. Nazianz.

Miss Anna Clemens and DR.. Chas. j.
NenahIo of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, were
united in marriage, Tuesday morning,
June 10Th at st. Gregorys church, Rev.
Herman Roger officiating. The Misses
Hattie Clemens and Lena Schnurr were
bridesmaids and Albert Schnurr and
Max Rauch were groomsmen. The
bride was attired in cream net robe
over cream satin and carried a boquet
of white roses. The bridesmaids dress
es were of messaline silk, one a pale
blue and the other a lavender. They
wore picture hats to match their dress
es and carried carnations. After the
ceremony the bridal party repaired to
the home of the brides parents where a
sumptuous dinner was served. The
dining room and tables were deliberately
decorated with roses, carnations and
smilaX. Following the repast num-
al church choir Of which the bride has
been a member for the last fifteen years.
In the evening "A wedding dance was
given which was largely attended and a
most pleasant time was enjoyed by all
present. The bride, Il daughter of Mr.
and Mrs Peter Clemens, is charming
young lady of attractive personality and
has won for herself a large circle of
friends who unite in wishing her a
bright and happy future. The groom is
a prosperous young man of excellent
habits and for the past six years has
been located at Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
where he is engaged in the practice of
dentistry. The young couple will re
side at Cedar Rapids. May much sue
cess aad happiness attend them on their
journey together down the pathway of
life
Mrs Stephan Pfeiferle of Appleton is
visiting al the home Of Mr.. and Mrs +.
X. Eberle.
A party of our young people took in a
barn dance near Niles Saturday even
ing. All report a good time,
Mr. and Mrs. G. Noworatzky left for
their home at Appleton after visiting
friends and relatives here for while
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Clemens and Mr.
and Mrs. Z. Heinzen of Manitowoc, and
Mr.. Peter Clemens of Milwaukee attend
ed the Nenahlo.C Clemens wedding here
last week
Mr. John Pfefferle raised new barn
last Wednesday.
II. Luelloff d Sons have received
their new automobile. Automobiling is
fast becoming a fad here
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-06-24
Notes From CenteryilIe.

Mr.. Ernest Boetcher of Milwaukee
visited with his mother and other rela.
tives last week.
Miss Eleanor Nj. Schultz attended the
graduating exercises held at Oshkosh
Normal School the past week.
Miss Louise Toefel left for Water
town sometime the past week, where
she will attend the graduating exercises
of the Northwestern Z University of which
her brother Charles is a student.
Miss Laura Gortzke is at present Wis
iting at Greenwood Wis.
Miss Brand of Sheboygan visited with
the Misses Hoffman, over Sunday.
Mrs. NJ. Sattler and son Norman of
Oshkosh are the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Ernst Klessig.
The following students of Oshkosh
n ormal returned for the summer vaca'
ton on Saturday: Misses Emma klessig,
Elsie Erdman, Meta Lorfeld, Margaret
and Josephine Schulte and Mr. ONO
Hanenstein.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hoffman and
children Theodore and Dorothy Of Man
itowoc spent Sunday with relatives
here.
DR.. and Mrs. II. A. Wagner and
daughter Florence left for Iron River,
Mich, to visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Al
bert Pohland.
Mr.. and Mrs John Petty and children
of Sheboygan were welcome callers in
our burg one day last week Mr.. Petty
was formerly operator for the c. q N
w. r. r. here
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-06-24

Miss Maggie Stephenson is at home
from the Stevens Point Normal School
for vacation.
Thos. Morris is remodeling and re-
pairing his house.
Miss Mae Brady, teacher of the
South Side High School of Manitowoc,
is home to spend vacation. She has
been re engaged for the ensuing year at
an increase in salary.
Christ Bachwardt raised a granary
last Thursday. The raising wound up
with dance and pleasant time was
had by all present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pat ONeil and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawrence O'Grady left for Mil
YANKEE Monday to attend the wedding
ceremony of Pat Clark and Miss May
Eline. The ceremony was performed
Tuesday at Holy Rosary church The
bride is Milwaukee girl and is said to
be social favorite. The groom was
born and reared in this neighborhood
and is a a young man of industry and
good habits He went to Milwaukee
about eight years ago and has since
been a street car conductor. His many
old time friends here tender congratu,
lations.
While returning from a dance one ev-
ening last week John Grady's horse
became frightened and ran away, or to
be more accurate attempted to run
away Nothing serious happened. The
girls were not injured, only somewhat
frightened.
Mr.. Dan Discoll is putting up large
dwelling.
Mr.. John RAIDER, the we'll driller of
Osman, is b,lsily engaged in drilling
wells with great success.
Miss Anna Hayes was visiting friends
at Milwaukee.
Mr.. McCabe and daughter Rose of
Kankauna were visitors at the home of
Dan Shanahan.
Don't forget the Grand ball given at
F. J. Kelleys hall Friday, July ?. Good
Music will be in attendance and refresh
ments of all kinds will be served.
John Mcneil an aged resident of the
county, died at the home Of his daugh.
ter, Mrs James Stewart, in the town Of
Liberty on Tuesday of this week. Mr.
Nc Neil was q native of Scotland from
where he immigrated to this country
more than fifty years ago. He settled on
| q farm in the town of Two Creeks and
lived there up to few years ago, when
he retired from active work and with his
aged wife took up his home in Two
| Rivers, Since the death of his wife two
years ago he has made his home with his
daughter Mrs. Stewart He was well
known among the countys pioneer set
tiers and was a man whose rugged man
hood and sterling honesty were admired
by all who knew him.
His funeral will be held this afternoon,
interment being at the cemetery at Two
Rivers.
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NEWS FROM COUNTY
Notes From kingSbridge.

Mr.. A. D. Strouf who attends the
Chicago Law School, is spending his
vacation with his parents here.
Mr.. Frank Urban raised his new barn
on last Thursday.
Mr. Emil Cherney and family left for
Lena Wis, where Mr.. Cheney has
purchased a farm.
Miss Emma Novy returned home from
Chicago where she has been the past two
years.
Messrs G. Westgate and A. Kazda,
students of the Oshkosh Normal School,
are spending their vacation with their
parents here.
The marriage of Miss Ella Terens and
Mr.. Louis Cauwenbergh was quietly
solemnized Oh Tuesday at the Holy Cross
Catholic Church. After the ceremony
wedding dinner was served after
which the couple departed on honey
moon trip.
The marriage of Miss Kate Koch ana
Mr.. Rudolph Hallada took place at the
home of the brides parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Michael Koch on Wednesday.
Mr.. John Zeman and family Of Rapids
spent Sunday with his brothers here.
Mr.. Harry Terens returned home last
Saturday to attend the wedding OF his
sister.
A number from this vicinity attended
the dance at Francis Creek Sunday
All reported good time,
Mr.. Adolph Cheney was at -Four Cor
ners last Monday. What's the attrac'
ton AdolphY
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-06-24
Notes From GreenStreet.

Blanche Kohout visited with relatives
at Reedsville portion of last week.
Edward Zaruba and Isabelle Kotik
returned from Oshkosh on Friday OF
last week to spend their summer vaca
ton at their respective homes,
Invitations are out ror the approch
ing marriage of John Kalista, well
known young man of this vicinity, and
Miss Emma Schultz of Menchalville &c
take place at st. Joseph's church, Kell
nersville, on Tuesday of next week.
A crowd of young folks attended the
picnic and dance at Stastney's on Sun
day, and reported good time.
Mrs G. Kunz and children of Gibson
visited here Sunday at the home of hel
parents Mr. and Mrs Jos. Kohout.
Another lot of genuine western rec
cedar shingles to be had at Frank Kot
ks.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1909-06-24
Notes From VaIderS.

Miss Evelyn Hougen Is home from
Kaukauna, where she has been teaching
school.
Crops in this section are looking good.
Farmers will start cutting clover next
week.
On last Thursday Ole Gigstad pic.
neer settler Of the town Of Liberty, died
at the home of his son, Ole Gigstad, Jr.
He was 50 years of age and had been III
poor health for some time. Mr.. Gigstad
was native Of Norway and came to
this country in 1919, settling on farm
in Liberty where he had ever since
resided He is survived by six children,
three of whom live in this county.
They are Ole Gigstad and Mrs. Anton
Berge Of Liberty, and Mrs. X. II.
Thompson Of Quarry His wife died a
few years ago. The deceased was a
considerable, tender husband and father,
a good man and citizen.
The funeral was held Saturday from
Valders church and was largely atten.
ded. Rev. Alison officiated
Another old settler Of this place, Even
Grove, died last week and the funeral
was also held Saturday from the Valders
church He was a shoemaker by trade
and was never married. He was up.
wards Of 90 years Of age.
Mr.. and Mrs r. X Hougen Of Liberty
have returned from visit with their
son Guile and family at Chicago.
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Notes From Branch.

Mr. and Mrs Richard Halverson de
parted for MOntrose, Colo, on Tuesday
They will be accompanied by Miss Der
nice Halverson rs far as Butte, Iowa,
where Miss Halverson will visit rela
tives.
Our village was well represented at
the picnic and ball al Stastny's, Francis
Creek, last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Peroutka and
family Of Manitowoc and Mrs. Albrecht
Of Kewaunee were visitors Sunday at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Car.
bon.
The Wis Pea Gamers Co. will finish
seeding here this week. The crop looks
good and by next week it is expected
the vining will be IN full blast.
Edward Elzter of Reedsville was a
visitor here last week.
Aug Springstub is having a new
house erected by John job nson, the car
penter contractor. A number Of new
buildings are being built here, Mr.
Wencil Benishek is building new bari
Anton Theisen stable and VIM. Voge
barn and stable.
Mr.. Kiskofsky Of Ashland has take
charge Of the railroad section here an,
will move bis family here this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Blimel Of Kossutl
passed through our village Sunday 4
visit relatives at Whitelaw and Cato.