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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1905
Page
4
Falls City Nebraska post office issue notice dated January 12 under the 1879 act. Official action records opening or listing of mail matter with government authority. No further details readable.
A discussion on federal court jurisdiction over Burlington and Union Pacific tax injunctions cites the $2,000,000 threshold and citizens of different states as prerequisites and argues for state level corporate reorganization to ensure Nebraska citizenship for railroads. It criticizes removal to federal court as denying justice and notes cost and juror influence, urging legislative change.
A brief editorial urges readers to resolve to be fair to adversaries and true to self. It champions bodily health through cleanliness, reasonable exercise, and cheerful spirit while rejecting intemperance and aiming to live decently.
A long list of neighbors and relatives visiting in the city shows frequent travel to and from nearby towns. Names include Foley, McDonnald, Prater, Thornton, Rowe, Abbott, Stockman, Campbell, Hughes, Walsh, Beaulieu, Samuelson, Talley, Johnston, Culp, Mettz, and others with stays ranging from days to weeks and multiple trips to Omaha, Kansas City, St. Joseph, and Lincoln. Community members also note donations, new subscriptions, and local church charity efforts during Christmas.
Reverend Lindenmeyer of Payne will serve as pastor and move his family here. He starts work January 1. Visiting relatives include John Holt of St Joseph and George Holt of Lawton, Oklahoma, staying with their uncle John Holt. John Holt is noted for playing guard on the United States Military Academy team. Miss Edna Crook hosted about twenty young people on Tuesday night at her north Chase street home for whist and refreshments.
The Northwestern Insurance Co. adjuster connected with J. I. Cleaver visited Wednesday and settled for 3325 on the fire damaged Frank Smith residence from Sunday night.
A long notice details transfers from Alves T Spnelock to Hannah Van Devert and many others. Transactions cover Salem, Falls City, and multiple blocks with sums totaling about 40 408 dollars. Names include John A Gerdes, Elien N Taylor, Amelia Friderick, Anna Hoagland, Shelia United States, and Victor G Lyford among others.
The court granted a re hearing of a case about an act extending the Register of deeds term by one year. If the law is upheld on re hearing, Mr Rieger could hold over until the next general election while Mr Edwards would lose the office and face campaign costs.
Announcement invites shoppers to visit the new variety store located in the south room of the John Stone building. The owner, J A Shrep, notes a delayed arrival and announces a closing out sale of Christmas toys and holiday goods at reduced prices.
An offer blends the Chicago Daily Tribune and Falls City Tribune for three dollars a year. Your current subscription may be extended for one year if already a reader. Remittances go to Falls City Tribune in Nebraska.
A Falls City correspondent describes a winter trip from Kansas City to Mobile Alabama via St Louis and other stops. He notes coal mines at Sparta and Peru Columbus lumber shipping at Columbus Memphis area activity at Cairo and West Point cotton fields and mills in the region and describes Mobile’s growth including a visit to its National Cemetery with mentions of Confederate graves and several named figures. He remarks on the warm climate aiding health and cites residents from Town and Baldwin County and the Baldwin County Colonization Company as part of wintering plans.
We will proceed to foreclose a chattel mortgage held by Geiser Manufacturing Company on Property listed as Peerless Engine No 1100, Peerless Separator, Landis wind, and related equipment on the Jobo log farm near Shubert Richardson County Nebraska. Sale set January 5 between 1 and 2 pm at Jo King location east of Shubert.
Falls City Business College starts winter term on Monday with new classes in all departments. Books and blanks are free for cash or note entrants, unlike other schools charging 315.00. Also notes church service at M E Church next Sunday with Prof. Willetts speaking at 7 30 PM, inviting all. W T Cline pastor. Hugh E Boyd of Humboldt visited last Friday. Hebarger of Sunnyside was a guest at the National last Saturday.
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