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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
5
Local items report social dances at Walker's hall and visits by residents from Humboldt and Stella. Pneumonia illness of S. C. Pomery is noted while social and business trips to nearby towns are summarized. Mentions of a new Gehling attraction and Lent and Easter dates appear among various short notices.
A circulated appeal for funds aids a diphtheria quarantine family east of town, about 112 dollars raised. Local residents and visitors, including the Marts family from Wymore and Goodland guests, spend a week in the city. Upcoming events include a Lincoln birthday observance at Major Keeling’s home and an Episcopal church fundraiser. Citizens plan Elks smoker February 14 with a generous menu, while others report travel, new births, livestock trading, and community visits.
Scott Saylors and Mr. Prichard visited on business while Ruth Heacock left for Lincoln to resume school duties. Various locals and guests from Humboldt to Omaha were in the city for meetings, dances, family visits, or concerts. Miss Bijou Meisenheimer recovers from a serious runaway injury with hopeful prospects.
City residents and visitors are recorded in a two page roundup. M J Bohrer arrived from the region en route to Merna Nebraska to help erect a schoolhouse. Several local people report visits, work, and gallivanting about the district with political notes and births listed.
Local items note Charley Loree and wife ill this week and J D Shranger visiting Humboldt businessman. Will Kanaly Edna Murphy leave for New Mexico. Candy Kitchen advertises 10c a lb Yankee Peanut Brittle and Chocolate Nut Fudge on Saturday February 8. John Yocum fish vendor sold a 12 pound bass to Wm Lollman. Rowland Clifford Amusement Co to present Thorns and Orange Blossoms at Gehling February 12 with a strong Chicago cast.
Private money to loan on real estate advertised. Mortueaves bought and sold reference. Call at I First National Bank. J tf A. J. Weaver.
The Adams uptown express office has been moved from the Frank building to L. C. Mauger's grocery store. The transfer places service at Mauger's, effective immediately, with details to be announced by local officials.
The Box Social at Fails school house District 74 originally set for January 31, 1908 has been postponed and moved to February 14, 1908 at the same location. Everyone is invited and ladies are asked to bring boxes. Anna E. Hayes, Teacher.
Samuel Wah reports a rough start to the week as Hermes Bros announces buying hens at 9 cents per head with unclear %c offer continuing.
A social poker night at the Golts ends in confusion when Mrs Jones bets fervently and declares a straight while misreading the hand. Mr Jones watches as the pot grows and questions the play, while Mr Gold reacts to the mounting stakes and the odd straight claim.
A North China Daily News clipping reports on Hew Weldin a Chinese schoolmaster accused of murdering a government official. It notes efforts by Antu governor Ponifeu to reach the accused’s wife and a Chinese minister’s reply to Tokyo on handling political charges amid cross border tensions.
Joseph H. Adams recalls Thomas A. Edison telling a boy that invention is mainly perspiration with only two parts inspiration. The quote emphasizes practical effort over pure inspiration in the path to success in laboratories and invention.
The origin traces to William I era when Robert d Oyley earned hook Norton estate for supplying three shillings worth of linen on St Michael feast days. Oyley women embroidered royal tablecloths, famed for fine linen, called d Oyley Mnen, giving the surname to fine linens today.
A commentator calls the British parliament a practical paradox and a house of commons. The remark highlights the distinction and the celebrated status of Britain’s legislature among peers.
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