Farmers Institute prize winners honored at three day event
The Farmers Institute concluded after a successful three day session with large crowds. Prize winners across multiple categories include Ten Bars Yellow Corn won by Br Durfee, Ten Ears White Corn by H C Wittrock, and Heaviest Ten Ears claimed by H H Fritz among many others.
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Farmers’ Institute
Br. Durfee
H. Rahlf
BE. Frederick
H. C. Wittrock
Fry Bros
Henry Rahlf
H. H. Fritz
Fred Hartman
Ed Durfee
John Rieshick
Lloyd Peck
Herman Wulf
Chas
Brecht
IF. M. Shaffer
F. L. Hartman
Prichard
Join Rieshick
C. Wamsley
G. W. Bartlett
I. M. Shaffer
A. Ernst
M. Liechty
Herman Hahn
C. Wamsley. Eggs—list
Mary Brecht
L. J. Hitchcock
Apples—list
H. Trubach
Chas, Hilgenfeld
Falls City boys rout Tecumseh in final home game
Falls City defeated Tecumseh 40 to 14 in the Friday Jenne game. The home team closed the season with two defeats early and a strong overall record, prompting them to quit and let others play.
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Jenne
Falls City
Tecumseh
Wittrock Wyatt Rieshick Poland China Hog Sale Draws Crowd
The Wittrock Wyat t Rieshick Poland China sale in the city Wednesday drew a large crowd from the surrounding country. The stock brought good prices with an average of 25.50 dollars. The trio are known as stock traders who conduct sales on straight honest methods ensuring buyers seeking top quality.
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Poland-China
Married KRATZ-THOMPSON at Home South of Town
Charles Kratz and Miss Mae H. Thompson wed at the bride’s parents home south of town on Wednesday evening. Rev. Mastin of the Methodist church united them in a quiet ceremony attended by relatives and close friends. A wedding supper followed and the couple will reside on a farm south of town after March 1.
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Charles Kratz
Mae H. Thompson
Wm. Thompson
Mastin
Methodist Church
Lizzie Kratz
Tribune
Library Notes January Report Highlights Circulation
The January librarian’s report shows 2150 volumes circulated with 25 percent nonfiction. 85 cards issued and 2800 visitors registered. High school pupils used Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature for debates. Donations of Harpers Weekly issues from 1904 to 1908 are welcome. New books received this week will be shelved soon. Fiction ready for circulation Saturday.
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Harpers’ Weekly
Painting the Town at Folie Music Hall Opens With Grand Opera
The February 1 Gehling performance under Chas Yale presents a large vaudeville styled cast headlined by Halliday and Leonard with Marle King Madeline Buckley and a European dance troupe. The second act features an operatic production where the audience participates in the humor and staging.
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Chas. Yale
Folie Music Hall
Halliday and Leonard
Marle King
Comedienne
Madeline Buckley
Gehling
Marriage License A N Stafford Reserve Kas Stella Cain Hiawatha
The record lists couples and dates for marriage licenses: A N Stafford of Reserve and Stella Cain of Hiawatha licensed on February 21. Robt Murphy of Verdon and Winfred Hanley of Verdon licensed February 24. Leon Vassar of Barada and Delta Williamson of Barada licensed February 24. Charles Kraty of Falls City and May Thompson of Falls City licensed February 23.
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A. N. Stafford
Reserve
Kas
Stella Cain
Hiawatha
Robt. Murphy
Justifiable Pride In Local Tribune Ad Praise
W G Lyford of Falls City praises the Tribune for his Ninth Annual Housekeepers Sale advertisement. The Omaha Trade Review lauds the paper’s printing and the display layout, noting multiple pages and bold type that attract customers seeking bargains.
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W. G. Lyford
Falls Cuy
Tribune
Lyford
Manager Shorts
Mr. Lyford
Samuel Wahl
Matthews
Omaha Trade Review
the Tribune
Mary Taylor dies in Rule after long illness
Mrs. Mary Taylor of Rule died at home on February 0 1808 after a four week heart disease illness. Born March 13 1826 in Pike County Indiana she married Jesse Taylor February 27 1542 in Winslow Indiana. She leaves ten children twenty six grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren. Interment was in Rule cemetery with many mourners.
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Martin Kanaly
Henry Gagnon
Rule
Methodist Church
Fire damages Dunkleberger home on Fifth Street corner
Fire started by a defective flue damaged Rev. Dunkleberger’s house at Fifth and Lane streets around 11 30 Monday. Firemen and bystanders removed belongings with only water damage reported. Owner Mrs Fisher insured, remodel planned. Dunkleberger family to stay at Fourth and Lane until repairs complete. Craver and Senowp promote insurance protection.
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Dunkleberger
Fifth
tTane
Mr. Dunkleberger
Fourth and
Lane Streets
Hog Cholera Expert Coming
R E Grinstead reports hogs diseased with cholera and says Congresss Pollard secured a Washington expert to work with Dr Peters at the State Agricultural Institution. They will test the government's hog cholera treatment on Grinstead’s herd and nearby stock. The treatment is claimed to be phenomenally successful.
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R. E. Grinstead
Dalem
Sausage Theft Scare At Swift Plant
A young Bohemian woman employed in the sausage department at Swift in Kansas City was caught attempting to leave with six to seven pounds of sausage stuffed in her stockings. She was detained, searched, lectured, and released by company police.
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Swift Packing Plant
Kansas City
Falls City Orchestra Benefit Concert at First Methodist
The Falls City orchestra assisted by friends will present a rare merit program at the First Methodist Episcopal church on Thursday evening February 20. Proceeds go to the new First Presbyterian church fund. Secure tickets to support the needy local cause.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Falls City
First Presbyterian Church Fund
Twelve Foot Corn Stalk At Nebraska Farmers Institute
A display at the Farmers Institute featured a corn stalk grown by John Rieschick reaching twelve feet three inches tall with ears measuring nearly five feet from the ground. The exhibitor boasted Nebraska’s production and joked that a ladder would be needed to harvest it.
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Farmers’ Institute
John Rieschick
Nebraska
Humane Society Plans Reorganization Under New State Law
Citizens met in Judge Spragins' office Tuesday evening to discuss Humane Society work and the advisability of reorganizing under the new state law. They decided to call a future meeting to complete the organization according to the state law.
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Humane Society
Dr C N Allison Buys Md Burris Property On Evergreen Heights
This week Dr C N Allison purchased the Md Burris property on Evergreen Heights. The deal makes one of the city’s most desirable properties fall under his ownership and warrants congratulations.
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C. N. Allison
MD Burris
Evergreen Heights
Box Social Set in School District No 94 Near Preston
A box social will be held in School District No 94 one and a half miles south and one mile west of Preston on the evening of February 21. The invitation is cordial and ladies are asked to bring boxes. Ronanrs Scusaper, Teacher.
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Ald
Preston
Ronanrs Scusaper
Won The Horse Raffle Draw Brings Frank A Fine Animal
Prank Knickerbocker held the lucky number drawing for a horse raffle on Wednesday night. The winner is Frank DeWald who receives a fine animal described as like finding a cool hundred. Our congratulations to Frank.
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Drew
Republicans in 2nd ward caucus at courthouse Med. 26 8 p m
The Republicans of 2nd ward Malls City are called to a caucus at the courthouse on Med 26 at 8 p m to elect delegates to the county convention on March 2 and to transact other business. H A Pence, Committeeman.
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2Nd Ward
Courthouse Med
H. A. Pence
Michael Clancy Fined for Livestock Abuse by Judge Spragins
Michael Clancy of Dawson faced Justice Spragins on Monday over alleged inhuman treatment of livestock. After venue change to the city, Judge Spragins fined him $10 and costs. the case was appealed.
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Michael Clancy
Dawson
Spragins
Clancy
Mrs Gillespie Severely Bruised In Fall At Daughter’s Home
Mrs. Dudley Gillespie fell Sunday evening at her daughter Mrs. Pete Hoffman's home stepping into a cellar way. She suffered serious bruises and was shaken, but no bones were broken. medical aid aided her and her recovery is expected.
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Dudley Gillespie
Pete Hoffman
Wolf Hunt Ends in Battle as Dogs Kill Wolf
Local sportsmen Bob Rule and Tom Frank with hounds pursued a wolf on the southwest edge of town. The dogs tracked the animal after a brisk chase and killed it, though one hound was badly injured in the effort.
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Bob Rule
Tom Frank
Tecumseh Bowl Club Beats Local Team In Close Match
Last Friday evening the bowl in club of Tecumseh visited the city and faced our champions in a friendly contest at the local alley. The teams were evenly matched and the game was lively, but the visitors held a nine pin lead to win the match.
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Bowlin Club
Tecumseh
Last Quarterly Conference to Conclude Friday
Friday marks the final quarterly conference with services planned Friday night Saturday and Sunday led by Presiding Elder Brumn of Holton Kansas. The events will include sermons and fellowship as part of the church’s seasonal schedule.
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Brumn
Holton
Kas
Missionary Work Highlighted by Womans Auxiliary Meeting
The Womans Auxiliary of the Episcopal church met with president Mrs Himmelreich as hostess. Miss Nan Hutchings led the opening lesson on Our missionary work in the mountains of Kentucky. Miss Edna Horrocks and Mrs R R Horrocks presented extracts and papers. The next meeting will cover missionary work in the Cumberland mountains in Tennessee led by Miss Sallie Schoenheit.
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Womans Auxiliary
The
Episcopal Church
Himmelreich
Neide
Nan Hutchings
Kentucky
Edna Horrocks
R. R. Horrocks
Cumberland Mountains
Tennessee
Sorosis Club Meets with Readings and Music
Sorosis met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. P. 8. Heacock as hostess. A paper titled A club womans view of the 59th Congress was read by Mrs. Edwin Steele. Edward Rowland Sill sketches and poems were read by Mrs. Reneker and a short story by Mrs. Charles Banks. Miss Hart presented piano selections. Refreshments followed. Next gathering with Mrs. A Ie WL on February 26.
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Sorosis
Heacock
Edwin Steele
Edward Rowland Sill
Reneker
Charles Banks
Miss Heacock
A. Ie
Knights and Ladies of Security give Mrs Nicholson silver keepsake
About thirty five members of the Knights and Ladies of Security No. 610 surprised Mrs Len Nicholson at her home last Saturday evening. District deputy Harrison spoke and the lodge presented her with a heavy set of silver tea spoons engraved with the Council number. Ex cellent refreshments followed. All departed satisfied after an enjoyable evening.
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Knights and Ladies of Security
Len Nicholson
Harrison
Oyster Supper Pleases G A R Guests at Korner Home
The W R C hosted the G A R on Monday evening at Wilson Korner's home. Ladies served an elegant oyster supper with all trimmings. Guests enjoyed the meal and praised the hospitality, hoping for another entertaining event soon.
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Wilson Korner
Presbyterian Kensington Social Event Adds to Building Fund
The Presbyterian Kensington and Miss Carrie Slocum hosted a Friday afternoon gathering that proved socially and financially successful. The ladies raised funds for the church building project, boosting the treasury by 310.
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Presbyterian Kensington
Carrie Slocum
Tese
Lincoln Birthday Social at Major Keeling Residence
The Lincoln birthday social at Major Keeling’s residence Wednesday evening drew a pleasant crowd. A varied program entertained guests and refreshments were served. The Episcopal church ladies organized the affair and netted about 14 dollars in proceeds.
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Major Keeling
The
Episcopal Church
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Kratz—Thompson
Craver & Senowp, Dist. Agts
Presbyterian Church Benefit
Humane Society Meets
Box Social
Evangelical Church
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