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The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30
BOOSE FAMILY REUNION
ApELIoHTFuL CHRISTMAS DIN
NER WAS SERVED
Mrs. peYoung of Amsterdam, hoi-
land and Frank of Idaho,
Unable to be Present

rhe members of the Boose FAMILY
epioyed reunion on Christmas day
At the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam Boose on Mclean Street. 1t was
the first time in a good many years
that any number of the family were
privileged to be together at one
tirne. Mr.. and Mrs. Boose were bless
ed with large sized family-one OF
the good, old fashioned kind to
them were born eight children as
follows: Lewis, Emma, Will, John,
Florence, Clara, Eta and Frank, and
they were permitted to raise them all
to maturity Three years ago the
first and only death in the family
occurred when Lewis, the oldest
died. OF the others two were oblig-
ed to be absent from the reunion,
Eta, now Mrs. d. p. DeYoung of
Amsterdam, Holland, whose husband
is vice-counsel at that place, and
Frank of Lorenz, Idaho. on account
of the long distance and the short
ness of vacation were unable to be
present. Their places, however, as
far as numbers were concerned were
more than filled by the son and
daughters-in-law and the five little
grand children who are now mem
bers of the family. Those gathered
about the table were Mr. and Mrs.
William Boose Sr., Drs. Francis and
Emma B. Tucker and children, Will
iaHn and Margaret of Pang Chuang,
China Dr. and Mrs. William Il.
Boose and child, Helen of this city;
Rev. and Mrs. John Fl. Boose and
children, Farnham and Virginia, OF
Pontiac. Ills; Miss Florence Boose
of this city; and Miss Clare Boose
of Powell Idaho.
IN the afternoon Christmas tree
laden with good things was enjoyed
by all, there being present in abun-
dance from members of the family
to each other and from friends outsid
In the evening Rev. John Boose
filled the pulpit of the First Pres
byterian church. A pleasant feature
of the reunion also was the christen-
Ing of Helen Adaline and Virginia
Jane, children of Will and John res
pectviely, by Rev r. Cooper Bailey
on Monday afternoon.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30
cHlLDReNs' CHRISTMAS DINNER
About Forty Little Folks Enjoyed
The Dinner at The National.

Perhaps there was no dinner serv-
ed in this city Christmas that gave
more genuine pleasure and happiness
than that at the National when about
forty little folks were served with
such dinner as, perhaps, they had
seldom heard of before
There were the splendid turkeys,
done to that rich golden brown, fair
ly bursting with rich dressing, there
was chicken, cold meats, creamy po-
tatoes, delicious gravy, rich red
cranberries, Oh, just all the good
things that children love, with pies
and plumb pudding for desert and
bright red apples, oranges, candy,
nuts, Oh, what glorious Christmas
dinner for those little ones.
The long table on the north of the
dining room gave the children fine
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30
Fire at Salem,

The store of w. III. Carsh was
burned last Thursday night. The holi-
day stock was totally destroyed. The
fire was discovered about three p. m.
Prompt work by the citizens, all of
whom have been harassed by fires
during the past year, prevented the
fire from spreading, though the
stock in the Salem Standard office,
which adjoins the Carsh store, was
moved out For a time it looked
as though Snyder & Parish and Crook
& Malone were in danger but they
were fortunate in their escape. The
stock was amply insured. This is the
second time in the past few months
that this stock has burned, the
first time slight damage was done.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30
Loses Valuable Colt.

Some time ago Ross Goolsby had
colt valued at $1,000 with two
blooded stations in the Live
Stock barns that were burned in St.
Joe. The colt was take nout but
broke away and ran back. Before
he could be rescued he was badly
burned and was given up for dead.
Later signs of life was discovered
and for several weeks he has had
the best treatment possible but Tues
day he died This is heavy loss
to Mr.. Goolsby.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30
Schneider

s.lohn George Schneider was born in
sZainingen, Province of Uroch, Wit
tenberg, Germany, December /, 1893
He. came to America in 1851 locating
i'm Tuscarauas County, Ohio. Here
he married. Six children We're born
TO this union.
I'm the fall of 1871 he and his
fasnily moved to Richardson county
Nebraska, locating in Nemaha Town
ship. This was in the trying times,
when drought and grasshoppers prac'
tieally denuded the land. His wife
dying, he returned to Ohio Later
he married again and came west,
where he Las been ever since.
Mr.. Schneider was ore of that
band of sturdy pioneers who helped
open ND ,ae great west to civili "a
ton and settlement He was a
lr an of umiiring industry, he encouH
aged and promoted the institutions
that have become so peculiarly Amer
lean, the public school and the meet
ing place. He was one of the found
ers of the Reformed Church in Ne
maha county, and remained through.
ont his active life its main pillar an
support For over eight years he
had been afflicted with a most ag
gravated type of esthma, suffering
almost constantly. Through all these
trying years he remained faithful
ard sweet, finally succumbing to
his malady in his seventy eighth year
Monday, December 26th He leaves
his wife and five children to mourn
his loss He was buried in the Wild
Rose cemetery, December 2S, 1910.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30

idea of what VISA In store for them
and neither time nor trouble had been
spared to make it attractive and beau
tiful Holly wreaths with their
bright red berries were placed
through the center and tall vases
held bright red carnations. There
were bowls of candy and nuts and in
the center surrounded by holly was
an immense punch bowl filled with
fruit. The table was a picture to
delight the eyes of those little guests.
The ladies who were present to as
sis in serving the children were
Miss Mary Gillispie, Mrs. /. c. Maust,
Misses Florence and Nellie Cleaver
and Alice Keeling
The dinner was served at 1890
o'clock and it gladdened many a
heart to see those little folks eat
with such apparent relish all those
good things provided for them.
After dinner the children were en-
tertained in the hotel parlors for a
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30

while and upon leaving each one was
given a bag of apples to carry home
this being made possible by the very
liberal donation of Mr.. Allen Frank
lin of Barada.
The childrens' Christmas dinner wa
a success and many a child enjoyed ii
who had never before known the joy
of Christmas dinner and the hearts
of those who were instrumental in
bringing it about should thrill with
pleasure for the happiness they gave
to others and each one who con-
tributed to the dinner may feel glad
for having done even a little toward
making some child or children hap
pier on that bright Christmas day.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30
Basket Ball.

The Hiawatha high school basket
ball team played against our high
school boys last Friday night and
were defeated, the score being 81 to
90. Our boys had things about their
own way and twas an easy victory
Their team work was good. They
are steadily improving and will un-
doubtedly sustain the reputation al
ready established for our High school
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30
FAMILY REUNION At OMAHA
EVERY MEMBER OF THE IMME-
DlATE FAMILY PRESENT
Christmas Day Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
A Abbott Celebrated Golden
Wedding Anniversary

Among the many Christmas celebra-
tions OF interest to Falls City people
was that of the fiftieth wedding an
niversary of Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Abbott which was celebrated in Oma-
ha at the home of their son, David
r.. Abbott $50 South 26th street on
Christmas day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abbott were married
near Savannah, Mo. Mrs. Abbott's
maiden name being Fannie Daley.
Mr. Abbott says there was such
heavy snow on that day that travel
through the woods was almost i'm
possible. He lived about four miles
from his brides home and with "a
parry of friends took a Sleigh their
road being through the woods where
the snow was packed about twenty
inches on the level. To travel
with double team was impossible and
one horse was sent ahead to break
the road for the other. About every
half mile the position of the horses
would be changed as the road bread
er would be almost exhausted.
About 1862 Mr.. and Mrs. Abbott
moved to this county and lived upon
the old homestead east of town for
almost thirty years. Here their
family grew up, some married and
made homes for themselves. 1t was
then Mr.. Abbott decided to leave the
farm and after selling his land to
| George Schock built home at the
north edge of town, the same being
now tenanted by Paul Weaver.
Later the spacious new house was
built in the Crook k-Towle edition. Dur
ing their residence in town Mr. and
Mrs. Abbott have taken interest and
an active part in town affairs and
have always stood for what meant
better things for Falls City. All of
their children are married and have
moved from this city. Five live in
Omaha, namely David p, George f.,
June A., Mrs Daisy Stanton and Mrs.
Alice Roe. Mrs. Ada Humphrey lives
in Verdon and Mrs. Mable Robyns
in Chicago. All the sons and their
wives, the daughters and their hus-
bands. except Mr., Charles Robyns,
and the two grand children, daugh-
ters of Mr.. and Mrs June Abbott, sat
down to the bountful feast. Mrs. Han
nah Miller of Beatrice and Miss Per-
kins were also present. 1t was
happy family gathering and the day
was one that will be held in fond
memory by allpresent.
Mr.. Abbott enjoys remarkably good
| health for O man of his years. NJ rs.
Abbott suffers considerably with
rheumatism but just at present is
quite well There are hosts OF
friends of this estimable couple,
who Join US In wishing them many
more happy anniversaries.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30

Earl Marts and family returned on
Tuesday to Wymore after spending
Christmas with their parents, Sam
Marts and wife.
The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30

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The Falls City tribune., 1910-12-30

At Work on The WahI Building
Bohrer Bros. have commenced the
work of remodeling the Wahl build
ing which was badly damaged by
fire the first of the month
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-22
SCANDAL OF A SUPPRESSED LEGISLATIVE Bill.

1Ta HE shameless jugglery with the Belleville annexation bill in
II a committee of the Senate by its chairman, Senator Hand,
of Cape May, has become a State scandal. The bill, intro
duced al several sessions and as regularly suppressed by Hand
simply permits a referendum on the question of the annexation of
Belevile to Newark. A certain wealthy man in Belevile repre-
sents all the opposition to the bill. Bellevile sentiment is strongly
in favor of ii. Senator Hand represents a small county constituency
in South Jersey that has not the most remote interest in the affairs
OF Bellevile township and it would greatly embarrass Hand him
self to explain his personal interest in preventing the people of
Belleyile from voting ON a question purely of local government.
He has never attempted to do SO. But an honest interest in a
measure of this kind would not interfere with the duty of a com
mittee chairman to report the bill in order that the Senate and
House should say whether the wishes of Belevile should be com
piled with. The bill was committed to the committee with the
understanding that it would be either favOrably or adversely re-
ported. But for several years at every session Hands clutch on
the bill has not relaxed, and he has ever been attended as he now
is by his mentor and shadow, the one wealthy Belleville man who
seems infatuated with the purpose to have the bill killed at any
cost But this three yearold scandal has assumed such a brazen
and ugly aspect that an investigation is necessary and may be
forced on the Senate if the bill is not released. The Senate is re
sponsible for Hand. 1t cannot any more afford TO remain indif
1erent to this scandal than the New York Senate was when the
Aids scandal arose. Acts such as these may not offend the senti-
m6nt OF 4 pocket borough county, but there is a much larger senti
ment elsewhere in the State that is getting aroused and incensed
against the Senate that wnks at them.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-22
Daddy's Good Night Stories
DUCKVlLLE.
BY FARMER SMITH.

rTHEL liked the stories about chickens 10 well her father told her one about
ducks last night an here it is:
49, Mercy sakes alve! said Mr.. Duck n morning, I had a very mar
row escape Just TO- I was swimm ing around just as nice as o please
when a swapping turtle almost had me-
1T am glad you ESCAPED said Mrs. Duck, for If he had gotten hold o. you
he would Tot have let & until it thun dered, and it does not ok a if it were
going to rain for a long time
"swen, 1 got an awful fright and my heart is still going fppety-hop But
what N the world is that overt there? A large at worm, and l am sureh he will
help to make my heart better Let's g o over and divide him.
Isl they m owe to divide the worm n n too m enc n took
the other but Mr.. Worm did not seem to mind it.
Finally Mrs. Duck dropped her. EN- in disgust and. said: L think we have
goten hold II a shoe string and sur enough they had
Mr. Duck dropped his end and then they both laughed as hard a they
could.
"swen of ali things said Mr.. Duck. I'm going to fool somebody else Let's
go after Mr.. Turkey; he loves big worms
80 they carried the worm for a while over n the direction of Turkeyytne
and then M I. Duck dropped his end.
Il tell you what we will do he said. we will get over in front Of Mr.
Turkey and seem to fight yer the worm and then he will think it is SOM
thing worth fighting for. and when he m Vi we'll drop the worm and rwn
for the water
$50 they began making a great fus and stew soon Mr. Turkey sped
away, and he stood looking at the large worm He would look al it and then
at the sky as IL to get ready to eat it, Then suddenly he made a big grab for
the worm d commenced to eat it as fast az hi could. put 1T stuck n his
throat and h was almost choked when Mrs Turkey cam and pulled it nut Of
his mouth
ri set those Ducks yet he said"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-22
newark. Rough sidewalks.

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
While I have lived in Newark so long
its defects no longer attract much
attention from me. there are Others,
newcomers to the city. who note and
speak of them to me, and II of the
principal kicks hat these visitors make
is against the sidewalks of this city.
1t does seem a shame that a city
Boosting the tine pavements Thai it does
can't have better walking facilities.
Except in the newly built-up sections
you will scarcely find a sidewalk that is
in really good repair. The property
owners on the streets appear to take
no pride in the sidewalks. Broken flag
stones are COMMON and stones that
have sunk below the original level and
serve as reservoirs for water every time
it rains are the rule.
The trouble does not lie with the
Board of Works, which has charge of
the sidewalks. All it can do is to notify
the property-owner to repair them. II
the order is not observed the board may
do the work and make the cost a lien
OH the property. This, however, in
wolves the tying up of an amount OF
capital which the board cannot afford.
There is no ordinance providing for a
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-22
TUESDAY vEN1N 22, 1910.


NAN AsHINGToN has one unique distinction: his birthday was
WV publicly celebrated in his lifetime. The anniversary has
always been of a quiet and reyerent character. Garish
display of any kind, noisy manifestations, would be out of harmony
with the nations memories of the man. Another unique distinc-
ion, without a parallel in history, was the honor that Washington,
the rebel against kingly authority, commanded from monarchs, even
before his sword was sheathed, The great Frederick, an absolute
monarch, exalted him. The king of France, an absolute monarch,
held him in high honor What monarch in the world today refuses
TO do reverence TO his ilIustrious name? Washington was the only
President unanimously elected by the American people. Perhaps
in all our future history there will be none other. His example will
stand unique. OF how many great men of the world can it be said
that they never sought an Office, nor a command, nor a public honor?
Washington never did. The command of the patriot army was con-
ferred upon him without influence o + solicitation, but only because
he was the fttest and best. His honors grew out of his deeds per-
formed in the lofty spirit of patriotism. He could not escape the
office of President, and serving two terms, he declined a third,
thereby setting an example that has become an unwrtten law. 1t
was in the power of Washington, at a time when the monarchical
idea still clung in the minds of people, to create a dynasty and a
constitutional monarchy, but his exalted soul was above that
temptation and he found in the tranquility of Mount Vernon that
supreme content which no kingly state could confer. In this, too,
his example was unique.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-22
Street sweeping at Night.

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
/ have been a resident of Newark for
over twenty years, and. Of course. nave
much interest and pride in the city's
institutions. 1t has, therefore, often
caused me some surprise to note the
apparent lack of judgment used by
the STRENGTHENING department in its
operations on Broad street and other
important thoroughfares at night. 1t
really looks as though those in charge
of this work purposely waited until the
streets are crowded with the returning
theatre crowds before the battery of
is sent over the streets. The
prevailing system is a great annoyance
to people who want to reach the cars,
and at times the ~pavements are SO
poorly s~prinkled that the air is filled
with clouds of dust. 1t seems to me
that this work could be delayed an
hour, or even a half hour longer than
at present in order to make the condi-
tons more in keeping with the other
well-regulated city departments.
CLINTON AVENUE.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-22

IN SUBJECT earnestly discussed by the Central Dental Associa.
Il u ton of Northern New Jersey at its banquet last night was
that of the care of the teeth of children in the public schools.
There are fads and fancies in regard to public education, but the
proposition for systematic attention TO the teeth of the school chill.
dren is not Of that class. The teeth have a highly important roa-
ton to the physical as well as mental health. Defective teeth in
children are the cause of disease. They poison food, prevent nutri
ton and make anaemic children. There is no sound mind, in a
sound body, and the child is affected mentally. Many children are
defective solely on account of the condition of their teeth and
mouths. What is the use OF calisthenics and gymnastic exercises
for such children? What benefit the school playground? But we
spend many thousands of dollars on these things, and deny the ap.
preparation of Il dollar even to equip a free clinic for school chill
dren conducted by pubicspirited dentists. Is this economy? Is
there no expense represented in the backward pupils in the schools?
The principal of the largest public school in New York said last
night that this expense, which would be largely wiped out by ss-
temauc dental surgery in the schools, amounts to millions annually
in New York city. Other cities are working for this reform. New
ark is usually we'll advanced in such matters. The Common oun-
ell finance committee is asked for a thousand dollars to help equip
clinics. Local dentists will do the rest. 1t would be a singular
parsimony that would deny that comparative triae for a great public
benefit.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-22
The People s Rosrum
If

Newark seem to nave overlooked this
picturesque feature. In many respects
this whole affair looks like a personally
conducted tour. Then, too, the arrange
ments regarding the First regiment
have sounded a note of discord. Other
cities cast most of their personal feel
ings aside when entertaining the chief
executive of the country and local
bodies as a rule do not stand on
formality.
1t would have been a little more in
Keeping with the occasion, n would
have afforded our citizens a better
chance to show their appreciation of the
Presidents visit, if the city's guest had
been allowed to become one of US for a
short time anyway. His present visit
loks more like part of a whirlwind
political campaign with the general
public on the extreme outskirts.
REPUBLICAN.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-22
Complain. of Film shows.

To the Editor OF the Evening Star.
Dear. Sir-ls there any way in which
the managers of a number of our NOV
ing picture theatres can be induced to
let patrons know when there is Moth
Ing but standing room left in their
places? 1t seems to be a common oc-
eurrence for some Of these show houses
to sell tickets even after comfortable
standing room is gone, ! am a cripple
and cannot cope with the conditions
often existing in these places, and I
think it would be only reasonable if /
could know in advance what the con-
ditions in the theatre are before | buy
my ticket. / know / am only one of
many who would like to see this condi-
ton remedied. A REGULAR.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-22
THE LIMIT.

The sad story is quickly told. Just
one kiss?' he begged. For old sakes'
sake, one kiss ere we part forever."
mo, James," she answered, gently
but firmly. Il value my kisses too
highly to bestow them for the asking.
l can not so cheaper myself"
And so we went out into the night.
But through the window we had a
last glimpse of her. She was kissing
the nose of an asthmatic pug, which
she had gathered into her arms.-
Cleveland Leader.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-22
VERY APPROPRIATE.

A carpenter of Caldwell fell yes
terday from the roof of a three
story building to the ground. He
had been sitting on the ridge pole
eating his lunch and had a pitcher
of beer in his hand when he lost his
balance. Not a drop Of the liquid
was spilled. The victim OF the acc4-
dent returned to his work today
declaring himself none the worse
for his experience.
Moreover, he told all about his
experience himself, explaining in
detail just how he managed to save
his refreshment from harm.
Is this not a splendid story for
Washington's Birthday?
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-02-22
The pre.,dent,. Reception.

the Editor of the Evening Star;
In most cities visited by the Presi-
dent it is customary to have the school
children take a prominent part in the
festivities. President Taft has repeat
eddy stated that the sights which have
Impressed him most and caused him the
greatest pleasure have been the school
children. massed along the streets
through which he passed. The commits
tee in charge of the Presidents visit to