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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
1
Joseph F. Wosab a longtime Humboldt businessman and city councilman died at his south Humboldt home Sunday after years of stomach illness later diagnosed as malignant cancer. He had sold his hardware and furniture business three years earlier and spent his final months awaiting the end.
World renowned violinist Jarl R Drake will headline the Falls City lecture course at the opera house next Tuesday evening the 17th. An American famed abroad, he previously worked with the Joachin of Berlin. Tickets public sale include season five numbers 1 single 35c children under 15 20c reserved seats 15c extra school pupils season tickets 1. Seats on sale at the opera house bakery Monday at o'clock a.m. Reserve seats now for city benefit.
The Missouri Pacific division shops and round house in Hiawatha are being torn down leaving only a round house, prompting local resentment. Citizens previously granted land and bonds for upkeep allege the company is failing to maintain remaining property. Local residents urge repairs to what's left.
The Degree of Honor body elected officers at the Thursday evening meeting on October 5. Named were Zoe Wilson C of H Anna Neitzel L of H Elizabeth Pecht C of C Emma Foster Recorder Mary Parden Financier C M Wilson Receiver Mrs P Heck Usher De Lowe I W Leister O W.
Senator Burkett introduced a bill last week for an appropriation of 375000 to build a public building for Falls City. The article suggests his influence will push the measure to success and hopes to point with pride to the new civic project. The piece also notes a G A R Hall supper event and community details.
John Henry Wist died at his home nine miles northeast of the city on Friday December 6 1907 from strangulated hernia aged 49 He was born in Milwaukee Wis lived in Arage precinct most of his life a successful farmer with a large family He leaves a wife and four children Funeral services were held Sunday at Werner church led by Rev Gerathewold and the burial followed at Werner cemetery
Mrs Ellen Wills wife of R G Wills died at her daughter Mrs Chas Shugarts Lincoln home Friday after a lingering illness. An early settler she lived in the community most of her life until moving to Lincoln two years ago. She bore years of suffering with Christian patience. The community extends sympathy to her husband and daughter.
Rev. Cooper R. Bailey will be installed over the First Presbyterian entirch at Balls City on Wednesday evening, Dec. 15. Rev. Charles Melee Cattrall will preside. The program features violin duets by Dargo and.Mires Aliee Cleaver and Anita Wilson, hymns, a scripture reading, prayers, a sermon by Rev. W. H. Kearns, and charges to the pastor and people.
Last Saturday evening Virgil Falloon slipped from a rear porch while emptying a water bucket. He landed about fourteen feet to the ground, was shaken but not broken, and will remain at home for a time under observation by physicians.
Preaching post Sunday Dee with evening topics at 1 a m and 7 30 pm. Evening subject Adaptation of the Bible to man. Services each evening at Fails School house four miles southwest of the city. You are invited.
George Rhodes and Miss Mamie Kratz wed at the First Methodist parsonage on Wednesday December 11 at 10 a m. Rev Mastin officiated. The couple hail from respectable families with wide circles of friends who extend congratulations.
Friends in Council hosted by Miss Dora Richards enjoyed roll call on current events, readings by Miss McDonald and recitations by Miss Spencer. Tournament Whist, Shakespeare, and Women’s Auxiliary activities featured prize winners, hostess-led lessons, refreshments, and monthly missionary papers from Japan.
Charles A. Gallager of Olathe Kansas and Muriel A. Spray of Trenton Illinois wed in the city by Justice Spragins at his office on Saturday December 7th.
Woman's Auxiliary sessions at the Episcopal church Wednesday and Thursday drew large crowds. Delegates attended and Bishop Williams delivered an engaging address on Wednesday night, sharing a brief report of the Richmond Virginia convention to much acclaim.
Chester Allen and Lulu Bell were married last Wednesday in Falls City by the county judge. They returned to Auburn Thursday and were praised by friends. The groom is Arthur Allen's son. the bride is J. J. Bell's daughter. They will live on the Allen farm southeast of Auburn.
Chas H Heineman earned a Canadian patent for a damping wheel barrow. He notes existing patents in the field and says he has also secured American patents. Local capital may back manufacturing at home, with proposals from firms seeking royalties. The device is praised by the professor as novel.
In sorrow the Degree of Honor notes the death of Sister Mary Schaible and extends fraternal sympathy to the bereaved family. The resolutions authorize recording this notice in lodge records and sending a copy to the family. Mr and Mrs Ben Morgan traveled to Lincoln late in the week to attend the funeral of Mrs Morgan’s sister Mrs R G Wills.
Professor Bigelow moving to the front as an author. His new work Elements of Business Arithmetic has been accepted by McMillan Co. He once led local schools and for five years directed the Lead schools. He is joined by W A Arnold in this venture.
Word reached Salem on Saturday of the death of Alex Kerr at his Omaha home on Friday. His body was brought to Salem for a Sunday funeral attended by many old friends. Kerr formerly lived in Falls City and served as sheriff of the county, among other public duties. Sympathy goes to Mrs. Will Lawler of Trinidad, Colorado, and Mrs. W. W. Spurlock of Salem.
The Off Falls City Serosis, Women's Club, Friends in Council and Shakespeare Club plan a Saturday afternoon meeting at 3:30 in County Court TOO to organize a City federation. All members are urged to attend.
Attorny Wiltse conducted legal business in Humboldt on Wednesday. Jesse Nicholson traveled to Forest City Missouri and returned the same day. Mrs G J Crook injured after a fall from a step ladder remains homebound for recovery. James Stephenson and spouse moved from near Barada into Willis Yoder’s former Lane Street cottage. Miss Gertrude Moody returned to Mound City Missouri after six months with Bert Moody. Fred Hassler former Pawnee City editor stopped en route to Nebraska City. John Dorrington of International Harvester Co Sparta Wisconsin visited home folks for a few days. W R C will serve supper at G A R hall next Tuesday. the committee promises a popular event. A review of four bank statements in this issue shows solid financial conditions despite market turmoil. George Cleveland invites customers to inspect his standard prints and kimono cloth selection at Sand 10 cents.
Dr Bailey will preach Life and More Life next Sunday morning with Mrs Hattie Carson of Stanberry Mo as the special soloist. A warm welcome is extended to all attendees.
The National Mutual Insurance Company of Omaha failed after taking over Trans-Mississippi Mutual Insurance. It marketed a nationwide reinsurance wheel, expanding into many states without proper state insurance department inspection. Had they limited operations to Nebraska and followed proper oversight, the firm might have remained viable. Losses traced to policies in Colorado Dakota territories Washington Arkansas Kentucky and California.
Last week a force of fifty or more workmen began stringing steel along the Missouri Pacific road from a port a mile south of this place to Auburn. The steel is heavy and will replace that now in use. The work will be pushed with vigor during the winter months.
Sunday evening a lightning bolt hit Quinby Beaver's barn in the north part of town tearing a hole in the roof and removing part of the siding. A cow in the path was unharmed. Local notes include subscriptions, illness, visits, and church music praise.
Community news item recaps social visits weather and farm events around Stella Nebraska. Mentions births deaths baptisms travels to Bahis City Leavenworth and Sidney, corn harvest, lightning losses to cattle, a New Year party plan, church preaching, a bakery job move, and local sales and rail work discussions.
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