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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
1
Mayor G. M. Barrer presents a complete semi annual city treasury report through December 1 1900. It details outstanding warrants, bond payments, interest on electric light and water bonds, cash balance discrepancies, and how tax levies are divided between state county school and city taxes.
Judge Raper arrived from Pawnee City to open an adjourned district court. Motions in the Miles case postponed due to Mr. Webster illness. Boop v First National Bank of Tomboldt: verdict reduced to 454 dollars, motion for a new trial overruled, judgment entered against the bank. Several minor motions disposed of.
During a bankruptcy hearing in this city last Saturday Ervin Bode testified on the witness stand that he had placed more than $10,000 of city and school money in the store during his years as city treasurer. The testimony aims to aid the city and schools in recovering part of the lost funds from K. Bode & Sons stock. He is commended for his frankness and the appeal to the supreme court is questioned as a waste of county funds.
Last Tuesday Gust Duerfelt marked a long life with sixty years in America and forty six in Richardson County. He is praised as a model citizen, praised for honesty industry and courage, and valued for his sympathy generosity and respected by friends.
A serious condition regarding ice purity for next summer is raised to the Mayor and council. They demand immediate action to protect public health and prevent waste by vendors selling nonconforming ice and call for an ordinance establishing purity standards and penalties.
The Printer Custer promotes engraved calling cards as a refined Christmas gift and urges readers to place orders promptly.
The letter argues for amending law to tax railroad property by county rather than state, citing Omaha terminals and the Rule bridge as examples. It urges Shubert Stalder and Jones to push a bill in the legislature, claiming nonpartisan duty to residents of Richardson County and a potential tax gain of about 8750,000.
William Warner United States Marshal visited from Omaha to serve injunction papers on Mr Lord restraining collection of railroad taxes for the year 1900 until the Supreme Court resolves the case.
Do not wait for last minute to buy Christmas roads as weather and road conditions may change. Stocks are complete now with eager clerks, so buy early to avoid crowds and depleted stock.
Salem fair grounds covering eighteen acres near the city were sold last Tuesday to satisfy a mortgage. The site features a smooth race track and shade trees, attractive for mid summer pleasures. Two Salem factions bid spiritedly with the chauwtauqua group seeking it for their encampment and the race course faction for future races. The purchase price was two thousand dollars.
A daughter arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul P Howell on Saturday December sth at their home in St Joseph Mrs Howell was formerly Miss Nellie Santo of this city.
The Christian Endeavor society of the church presented a musical at the church last evening. The program was of merit and pleased the large audience.
Holiday stock levels are abundant and high in quality, with early buyers ensuring full selection. The year has been favorable for farmers who can afford generous holiday giving.
Mrs. Samuel Marts fainted while lifting ashes from a base burner on a Monday morning. The ashes and coals scattered, setting her apron and carpet ablaze. She managed to extinguish the flames herself, alone at home while her husband, a policeman, was away on duty.
Elmer Hanna son of Mr and Mrs R R Hanna of Falls City died Friday morning December 7 1906 at age 25 years 2 months 14 days after nearly two years of illness. He was patient and well liked by friends. Funeral held Saturday at 2 pm from the family residence conducted by Rev W S T Cline with burial in Steele cemetery.
Soresis met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Edwin Falloon and almost the entire club present. The program was interesting and instructive followed by a social period with refreshments served by the hostess. Lola Willard hosted a birthday party Monday evening from 4 to 6 with about thirty five guests and a bountiful supper.
Lloyd McMillan hosted a chafing dish evening with Charlotte Culp Leal Poteet Mloyd McMillan and others. Gladys and Hildreth Harris hosted about forty young girls for a Saturday birthday party with treats. Mrs A Graham hosted thirty five ladies at Kensington for a refined afternoon with a two course luncheon. Mrs John Martin and James Pickett hosted the Kensington club for a whist gathering with about thirty couples.
Invitations issued for Eva McNall of this city to wed Richard Hindman of Fairfax Missouri on Wednesday December 19 at the home of McNalls. Lena Dyecht hosted a handkerchief shower for Eva with sixteen guests and prizes awarded to Charlotte Culp and Lena Nettleback. Mr and Mrs Victor Lyford hosted a party with love letter game and refreshments assisted by daughters Mabel Grace Gertrude and nieces Josie Craig Sadie Rounseville.
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