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The Falls City tribune., 1910-01-28

= Mr.. and Mrs. James Ramsey en-
tertained on Tuesday evening with a
whist party Guests for six tables
were present and one of the most
pleasant evenings of the week was
enjoyed Charles Hargraye won all
the games, carrying off the honors
in this line as we'll as in the re-
freshment line where he is never
beaten. The refreshments.w which were
very elaborate. were served at eley-
EN- O'Clock. The evening was one to
be remembered for its many pleas
ures.
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in two courses, was delicious and
was served in excellent taste. Dessert
was made doubly attractive by the
Use of carnations and ferns, which
we're placed upon each plate. For
,nalily was entirely absent and
friendlv fre Ndom and congenial-
ity was over all. Ms. Dittmar, al
ways the graceful hostess, has added
another to her long list of successful
entertainments.
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Married at Omaha

Relatives in this city received word
this week of the marriage of Miss
Nellie Dore and Mr.. Frank Davis in
Omaha The marriage took place on
Wednesday. and was complete sur
prise to- their many friends.
For many years the bride made her
home in this city and is well known
to most of our people. About six
years ago she moved to Omaha with
her parents, and since that time has
been employed in a telephone office
at that place.
The groom is an electrician, and
holds lucrative position in that
city. Mrs. Davis many friends here
extend congratulations.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-01-28
A Broken L eg.

Mahlon Stump met with an un-
fortunate accident while picking corn
for l.. knickerbocker While work
ing in the field Monday he slipped on
the ice and fell and sustained a brok-
EN- leg. DR., Wilson was called to
set the bone and he is doing nicely.
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Morgan.

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs Z.
l.. Morgan. living near Straussyille,
died Wednesday morning. The baby
was only four days old and to the
parents is extended sincerest sympa.
thy in their hour of sorrow over the
loss of their darling May the One
who said "Suffer little children 10
come unto Nc" comfort them in the
hour of trial.
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PRIZE WINNIE RS.
Richardson County in The State
Corn Contest.

John Rieschick from northeast OF
Falls City and daughter, Miss Anna,
won three awards at the Lincoln Corn
show last week. Mr. Rieschick won
second on best single ear in state of
Nebraska, also prize on Boon county
white corn.
Anna took third prize on best ten
ears of Reeds Yellow in junior class.
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fore the Federal court for the last
two years, the object of which was
to annul a pretended patent for the
same invention the idea of which was
alleged to have been borrowed from
Mr.. Gossett's discovery.
What is ~ e matter with starting a
similar manufactory at Falls City?
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OIeson-Hinton.

The marriage of Mrs. Lydia Hin
ton and Mr.. Ole Oleson occurred last
Thursday in Auburn, much to the
surprise of their Falls City friends.
They went to Auburn on the noon
train, where they were married by
the county judge. returning on the
plug in the evening Few of their
friends were prepared for the news
of her marriage but join us in ex-
tending congratulations and best
wishes to the worthy couple.
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ST. Thomas Church.

George L. Neide, rector Sexa-
gesima Sunday, or the second Sunday
before Lent Morning service al
t0:45. Subject, "Jonah's Warning to
Nineyah." During the offertory Mrs
Charles Boyle and Miss Grace Mad
dox will sing a soprano-contralto du-
ct. Evening service at 7:30. The rec
'or would like to see every member
of the parish at these services.
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Partners Dissolve.

o. p Heck and Ferd NJ. Harlow,
who have been conducting a success
full commission business have
dissolved, Mr.. Heck retaining the
commission business and Mr.. Iar-
low the oil business.
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BUYS The ater.

Powell & Bowers have bought out
Maust Bros. of the Lyric Theater
and thus secured control of both pic
ture shows in town. Both shows will
be run the same as usual for the
present.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-01-28
OUR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES

evening" January 2Sth, the Jenne Opera House,
Falls City High School Basket Ball Team will attempt to
wrest Syracuse High SCho Team second victory
Syracuse after the State Championship Falls
CITY defeated them If the visitors lose this
hev disqualified for the State Championship Your
ence will help 'our boys to victory.
Game called 500 o'clock. Don't miss it.
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Whitaker.

The funeral services of the little
son of Mr.. and Mrs |. b. Whitaker,
James Stanley Whitaker, was conduct
ed from the home Sunday, January
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obin.

Tobin
Uncle Johnny Tobn died at three
O'Clock last Saturday morning at
the home of his niece, Mrs. Jerry
Kanaly, at the advanced age of eigh-
ty-tWo years. He was born in Can
ada and for many years was a resi-
dent of New York state, where he
operated a nursery He has been 4
resident of Nebraska for years and
when he first came here followed the
nursery business. He has but few
near relatives here other than Mrs
Kanaly and Pat Murphy but has
children that are well-to-do in New
York
For a number of years ha has
been an inmate of the poor farm. al
though relatives had repeatedly ask
ed him to make their home his home
As old age and its afflictions came
on, his wish seemed to be to be
with Mrs. kanaly, where he received
every care. His death was due tc
old age and a complication of dis
eases, although his last sickness COY
cred a period Of only a few days.
Funeral services were held from
the Catholic church and burial II
the Catholic cemetery
The Falls City tribune., 1910-01-28

About twenty friends of Mrs. a.
e. Hill were entertained at her home
Wednesday afternoon. Needle work
claimed their attention, and with busy
fingers and social conversation the
afternoon passed very pleasantly.
Light refreshments were served and
all report a very good time.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-01-28

is being done that tender hands
can do to comfort and strengthen her
in her distress and sorrow
The Falls City tribune., 1910-01-28

Mrs. Will A Crook gave one of
the largest and most enjoyable part
les of the week on Tuesday after
noon for Mrs. Abner Mckee and Miss
Thompson. Almost fifty guests were
present and ten tables were placed
for whist. Seven games were played,
with honors evenly distributed. An
elegant supper was served in two
courses, upon which the hostess re-
ceived many sincere compliments.
The guests fingered until darkness
deepened, loath to break up so
happy and agreeable an assembly
Mrs. Crook was assisted in enter
tanning by Mrs Hurst and Mrs. John
A. Crook, while with her in line
were Mrs. Mckee and Miss, Thorn
pson.
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Mrs. James Ramsey entertained
the A. B. Whist club last Monday
afternoon very pleasantly The club
members, sixteen in all, were present
with Mrs. Mckee as guest of honor
The usual number of games were
played Mrs. John Hutchings max
ing the highest score. Dainty re-
freshments were served, after which
the club adjourned until next Friday
evening when they will meet with
Mrs. Spence at the National hotel.
At that meeting the husbands of
the ladies will be the guests of the
club.
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Double Branch Items.

We are certainly having some hot
weather in this part of the country
now, and are beginning to need some
rain. The ground is getting dry.
The meeting at Double Branch is
doing fine. They have large crowds
extra good attention, and we feel like
there was going to be some good
done before it ends. Everybody is
invited to attend. The house did not
near hold the crowd Sunday night.
c. z. Baker started for a visit in
Oklahoma and Texas last Thursday.
They expect to be gone about three
weeks.
Some of the farmers are working
their wheat ground down at present.
The second crop of clover is fine in
this part of the neighborhood.
Mrs. l. E. Hale's sister of Chicago
is visiting her this week.
We believe from the preparations
being made that there will be some
good stock shown at our county fair
this fall, Let everybody show-we
want a good fair!
There are lots Of fine peaches in the
county at present.
Mrs. Ada Thomas visited her moth
er Mrs, Booth last Tuesday.
Mrs. Orphman of Butler was visit
ing her daughter, Mrs, Jesse Hall,
last week and attending church.
Mrs. Froe of Rich Hill visited her
sister, Mrs. Ed Hall, last Saturday and
Sunday.
U. S. Ison and family visited at Ell
mer Requa's Sunday.
Bruce Requa came out home Satur-
day evening and spent Sunday with
home folks and helped them eat good
old country ice cream.
Frank Blankenbaker and family
visited at A. Bakers Sunday.
G. W. Baker visited at Wade
Bridgmans Sunday.
There was little Democratic voter
came to bless the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. M. Earsom last week.
Homer jenkins and family and
Frank Nafus and family visited at
Mark SPANS Sunday.
The neighbors and friends gave Mrs.
N. Allison birthday shower, but did
not hear how many cards she receiv-
ed. RAINBOW.
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evening train Tuesday to visit her
daughter, Mrs. Lee Shelton, and son,
Delmar, Of this place.
The musicale at the M. E. church
Saturday evening, given by Miss
Clerice Garfield and her music class
Misses Clara Staber, Oval Kinion,
Marvel Fail, Dale Briscoe, and Paul,
David and Rutherford Laughlin, as
sisted by the Misses Louise and The
ressa Mead and Elizabeth Ewin, of
Butler; with two readings by Bertha
Bailey and a solo by Mr.. Ketterman-
was grand success. E. E. Laughlin
was manager, and with his spicy
stories and unique way of calling off
the programme kept everyone in ex-
pectancy. The admission was only
10 cents, but Notwithstanding this ex-
ceedingly small price, $40 was, taken
in from the sale of tickets, the pro-
ceeds to be used for the building of
cement steps for the church. Strange
as it may seem, most of the helpers
in the entertainment are soon to be
scattered. Miss Garfield goes to Sc
attic to enter the Washington State
University; Mr.. Ketterman, to the
Agricultural College at Manhattan,
Kan.; Paul Laughlin, to Blue Mound
(Kansas) High School; Miss Bertha
Bailey, for two weeks recreation in
the mountains of Colorado; Messrs.
Kinion and Fail sold their farms last
week and their daughters will be 60
ing away soon; the Misses Mead and
Ewin will attend the Butler High
School. DINAH.
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Elkhart.

Well we had a fine rain, the big
gest rain since June, and everybody
is feeling good over it.
w. H, Kuton was trading in Butler
one day last week.
The woodman pinic was held at
Amsterdam all right. A big time
was reported.
There was but one accident at
the picnic. j. D. Clemments under
took to play the part of a boy on the
trapeze and fell and broke his right
arm. DR.. Amyx was called and
fixed him up all right.
1t is reported that Ed Bailey has
the big jaw, caused by bad tooth.
|. l.. Lockeridge made cider last
Saturday. If you want good drink
you know where to get it.
w. B. Dawson and Carl Henry
attended the picnic at Amsterdam
and made the boys and girls a fine
talk. Mr.. Dawson told the girls that
Henry was an old batchelor, and
thought that he wanted to marry.
The writer has polled Concord
School District and found that there
are 33 Democrats and II Republic
ans.
Mrs. j. E. Dubes was trading in
Amsterdam last Saturday.
Arthur Westover's baby is much
better, and he starts for the wheat
fields of western Kansas this week.
Alex Jackson and wife visited at
Arthur Westover's last Sunday.
The preacher failed to show up at
Mt. Vernon last Sunday and there
was no preaching.
Geo. Jenkins and family Of Butler
visited his brother in Elkhart last
Sunday.
W. H. Hart and wife visited at
Wilbur Parks last Sunday.
The writer and his wife spent
pleasant evening at John jenkins
last Sunday. JOHNNY.
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VOL. XXXII.
FOSTER.
Since the late rains, corn in this
section has been greatly benefited.

Since the late rains, corn in this
section has been greatly benefited.
Bates county is blessed with a fine
peach crop this season, and canning
is the order of the day.
Street Commissioner Lloyd is put
ting the streets in fine condition.
Mrs. Frankenfield visited relatives
in Rich Hill last week.
S. N. Kinion, living north Of town,
has sold his farm.
Walter Shafner returned Tuesday
from his Colorado trip. Walter has
taken a claim there, and thinkssColo-
RADIO is all right.
Mrs. Henderson Miller, who has
been spending few weeks in the
sunny south, returned home Tuesday
morning.
Ed Doke and wife were transacting
business in Rich Hill Friday.
Will Mullineaux, of the northern
part of the State, visited with his
brother-in-law, Walter Shafner, west
of town, last week.
We learn the Holland Coal Com
pany will have their mine in running
order again soon.
DR.. Lyle and VIM. Mills returned
Thursday from their fishing trip in
the White river country. They re-
port very pleasant trip.
The people Of Old Walnut gave an
ice cream supper Thursday evening
in the school-house grove. The pro-
ceeds amounted to $23, which will &c
for the benefit Of the Sunday school
at that place. Quite a number Of
young people Of Foster attended,
and all had good time.
Mrs. ]. R. Bangs, Of Pittsburg,
Kan., who has been visiting relatives
in Clinton and Harrisonville, stopped
off at Foster to visit friends on hel
return home.
Mrs. Hall Webb and sons, Lestel
and Earl, Of Moberfy, came in on the
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,R. MISSOURI, THURSDAY. AUGUST rs, 1910.
VIRGINIA.

Mrs. John Woody, of Butler, was
out last week helping her daughter,
Mrs. Dick Wolfe, can peaches.
Will Heckadon and family, Of near
Mound City, Kan, visited his BROTH
er, Charley, and family Thursday,
Miss Clara Mager, of Amoret, was
the guest of Misses Elsie and Helen
Park Friday.
D. c. Wolfe is hauling up supply
of tile to lay at odd times this winter.
Some of our people attended the
picnic at Amsterdam last week.
The German Lutheran preacher
and family, who had been to confer
ence and visiting relatives in Dade
county, Mo-, returned home Satur-
day.
Will Archer hauled watermelons to
Amoret last week for Will Ewin.
James Sacre says the river raised
six feet Saturday. He has worked
two days fixing the Duck pond for
the Usage Club.
Wonder if that young man that lost
his coat has found it yet.
Jeff Clemens, who was performing
on trapeze at Amsterdam Thursday,
fell and broke his arm.
Edgar Smizer commenced work on
Oliver Standfield's house Monday.
The Hayseed Band will play for the
S. S. picnic at Mt. Zion church in
Linn county, Kan, Wednesday.
The Charlotte Telephone Co. is
talking of putting up another wire
from Virginia to Butler.
Miss Maggie McCann, delegate Of
the Christian s. S. to the S. S. Coun-
ty Convention at Rich Hill, last week
made her report to the Sunday School
Sabbath. She had her report in good
shape, and every ear in the house
was open to hear what she had to say
and all say, ''Well done, thou faithful
servant" .t....-,
Andrew Simpson was out to Sab
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-08-25

Cisterns and wells thoroughly
cleaned without removing the water
leave orders at Deacon's ON south
side square. Att.
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al services were held Monday after
noon, and she was laid to rest in the
Benjamin cemetery.
YOUNG AARON.
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For Sale.

Family carriage, nearly new. Will
sell at half price. Call on j. S.
Combs, sos Harrison ST. Att
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1910-08-25
West Deepwater.

Nui' oiNSiS, NHiiS DdliiilS nay VII
Wednesday of last week, had his foot
crushed in the barter. TWAS thought
for awhile his foot would have to be
amputated, but is getting along very
well at this writing,
Prof. Burr Raybourn, of Littleton,
COL, former resident of this vicin-
ity and serving four years term as
county school commissioner, is here
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
H, Raybourn.
B. Barrickman received word last
week of the death of his mother in
Kansas.
The revival meeting is progressing
nicely with good sermons and a large
attendance.
Martin'Butler got kicked by horse
Monday morning. 1t is hoped he is
not seriously injured.
QThose on the sick list this week were
Mrs. G. X. Borum, Mrs. Nick Muir
ply, Mrs. |. NJ. kretzinger and VIM.
Keezer's baby.
The Misses Foster, of Centralia,
Okla, are here visiting relatives.
DR.. ley, of Butler, was called out
to see Mrs. w. c. Turpin Sunday
morning, who had her face badly
poisoned with poisoned oak.
Ayoung man of the Double Branch
neighborhood sent our central a box
of fine bonbons for assisting in get
ting to talk to his sweetheart.
Ben Barrickman moved on his
farm. His son will move into the
house he vacated.
DR.. Fletcher is erecting fine dwell
ing in Spruce.
Several young people of Spruce
took in the show at Appleton City last
week.
Frank Allen, of Butler, spent sew
eral days on his farm last week.
| Mr. Crow and family, of Rich Hill,
now reside on the Frank Allen farm.
Mrs. Chas. Holland and Mrs. Geo.
B. Ellis, of near Appleton City, stop
ped at the home of J. H. Baker, while
returning from a visit with the for
mers brother and the latter's son,
Hosea Ellis, who lives near Passaic.
We are in receipt of several copies of
the Missouri Farmer, a breeder, in
which g. B. Ellis is editor at Colum-
bia. Those interested in farming and
stock raising will find it very inter-
esting paper
The Spruce ball team played with
the Ballard team Saturday. The
score stood IL to IL in favor of
Spruce.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Charters, Jr.,
visited Mrs. Charters mother Sun
day, who now resides in Butler.
James Keen and wife returned to
their home in Kansas City, after a
few days visit with relatives here.
Mrs. Nellie Turner, of Cass coun-
ty, Iowa, arrived here last week for a
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Barrickman, and two brothers
and two sisters.
Miss Ada Gather, who has been
suffering with her throat for some.
time, went to Butler Tuesday to have
one of her tonsils removed. We
hope for her speedy relief.
Mrs. L. L. Hill, who has been very
sick the past week, is slowly improv-
ing.
Allie McCracken shipped load OF
fat cattle totKansas City Tuesday.
Mr.. and Miss Creighton, of Creigh-
ton, Mo-, are visiting their cousin,
Miss Odneal.
Miss Odneal returned home from
the Normal at Warrensburg last
week.
Our assessor, Ellis Kimble, is
around assessing Deep Water town.
ship.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Charters, Sr.,
visited John Herman at Culver Sum-
day.
Canning peaches is the order Of the
day among the women folks.
i FARMER JOHN.
|
For Sale.
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For Sale or Trade

for small farm. Two new well-built
modern houses. Located on large
lots, 3 1-2 blocks froM the square.
There are ideal houses, and anyone
wanting a house in Butler will save
money by seeing me first.-Fred
Gilbert, Butler, Mo. 44-H
Holstein cows for sale.
:. u, -. A, j. Erhart l., :.
44-4t. Adrian, Mo.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-09-14
Mrs. Louis Himel .

Mrs. Louis Himel. aged 18
years, 8 months aud IA day died
at the residence of her folks a
short distance up the bayou, last
Saturday, after a long illness.
She was before marriage, Miss
Jeanne Keller. She had lived in
town up to some two months ago
when she visited up the bayou at
her old home and became 50 i'll
there that it was impossible for
her TO return here, She had only
been married two years or SO
and her death was unexpected
She leaves to mourn her sad de.
mise her hus band, her father and
mother and other relatives. Hei
remains were inferred in st. 10
saph Catholic Cemetery Sunday
afternoon, and the funeral was
largely attended. =
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-09-14
Anniversary Celebration

Farmers Camp No. 513, Woodmen of
the World Lafourche Crossing, held a
special meeting at 2 r. M. Sunday after
noon at its halt
The feature OF the occasion was the
installation of new Consul Commander
Sovereign Morga an Williams, and the
celebration n OF its first anniversary.
The meeting Notwithstanding the in
clement weather was attended by the
majority o the members as well as men,
bers ffo.n neighboriug camps. After the
ceremonies, which were conducted accor-
ding to the ritual by the retiring consul
commander, Sovereign Warren Williams,
assisted by officers of the camp, the men,
bers and guests partook OF a sumptuous
fet-luncheon, prepared by committee
composed OF sovereigns Baye, Legendre
and Hebert Speeches were made by Sc
veral members, of which we m;ly mention
the ones 5y Sovereign Toups, Williams,
Hebert, Base and others, and toasts
drunk 10 the prosperity Of the camp.
The officers arc Past consul commander
Phil Ti.ib ,daux; consul commander, Nor
gan Wiliioms; Adviser lieutenant Wilton
Heber;; bank r. F'elixtIaudet: clerk, f
H. Toups; Escort, Leon Baye; Physician
DIR. Gally Wogan, Waterman Eugene Ee-
gendre; Sentry Leonard Legendre; Mana
gers p. Breaux, Octave Hebert, G. G
| SOuOlcduA
Farmers camp No. 513 is one of the
youngest and most active and progres
sive camps in this parish, and although
but q year old, has membership OF
eighty, and its members are confiden
| that with the new administration gulde(
| by such an able head as Sovereign Viii
| liams, it's membership will increase yer,
rapidly, as he is q man of high integrit.
| and good executive ability and has al
ready done much as member for hi
camp.
| We may add to this, that Farmer
| Camp is soon to have a Woodmen circle
as our ever ready clerk f. IL. T0ups, ha
| already received his commission OF autho
rity as an organizer, together with Sc
veral ladies, wives, sisters, etc. of Wood
men, have been working hard and az
| lively towards that end, and MI. Toup
reports success.
4 Mr.. roups will be glad to hear froI
any lady that may want to join.
FROM A MEMBER.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1910-09-14
GRAND JURY
At WORK
District court convened last Monday af-
ter over two mouths recess aud Grand
Jury impanelied.
Alex Chenet foreman OF Jury, which
started to work immediately o1aAfnine
the few cases before IS. S
There are quite number of miner cases
but very few serious cFines and . Anal
report should be forth comiug to msf-
row, il not to-day.

District court convened last Mon
day after recess covering a period
OF over two months. The Grand
Jury for the next six months was
impanelled with Mr.. Alex Chenet.
as foreman. The body after being
charged by Judge Whitmell P. Mar
tin Immediately set to work looking
into the different matters to be
placed before it and there are 20
few cases of any seriousness that
their final report should be made
tomorrow at the latest, il not tor
day. The body is composed Of the
following : Alex Chenet, Fore.
man; Oscar bourgeois, Joseph
Martinez, Jr., Albert Tonps, Theo-
dule Bourg, Edgar Dantin. Joe
Thomassi Jr.. Rene Rizan, William
Foret, J. T.. Badeaux. Edward
Badeaux, Thomas Riviere.
There were quite a few parties
brought up on minor charges, such
as assault and battery, carrying
concealed weapon, disturbing the
peace. etc. Jail sentences
ain d fines being given.
The District Attorney, Hon. III. M.
Bourg, was kept busy ali morning
and in the afternoon the FIRST day.
and has been attending the Grand
Inquisitors since, az well as dis
posing of minor matters at .yester-
days session.