14 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
1
City leaders invite neighbors to join a full day of pleasure with a top band Harnack's Military band providing music. Events include greased pig chase foot races ball games drills and numerous amusements. Come celebrate with us.
The Falls City council acted on sidewalk and water questions, set a July 16 1907 election to submit bonds for a larger better equipped water and light system, and urged voters to support the improvement. Several marriages and local notices follow including Edith Miller and Henry Hudson, George W Yount and Jennie Bean, Helen Fowler and Harry Boehle, Miles S Macomber and Cora Mellvain, plus announcements from the Old Settlers Association and a memorial for John M Brockman.
Elmer Heiser has sold his interest in the Falls City Meat Market to partner Mr Mossman. Heiser will stay on to manage the shop for now but plans remain undecided about his future career.
Noah Peck suffered a severe stomach hemorrhage during Hahn s cattle sale last Saturday. He was unconscious for a time and revived by artificial respiration. He has long dealt with stomach ulcers and one ulcer ruptured a blood vessel, causing a large loss of blood. Dr Fast treated him promptly and though weak he is expected to recover soon barring another bleed.
Beginning Monday June 17 the library will close at o clock each evening except Saturday during revival meetings.
The Ursuline Convent in Falls City will host closing exercises on Friday evening June 14 1907 in the hall. The program features piano solos vocal selections and instrumental pieces by students such as Grace DeMers Nellie Coupe May Gagnon Helen Kianaly Leah Poteet and others including a presentation of diplomas by Rev. Mr. Rex. Doors open at 7 30 p m and admission is 25 cents.
Next Sunday a special service at St Thomas Episcopal marks the 400th anniversary of English civilization and Christianity in America. On June 16 1607 Rev Robert Hunt led the infant Jamestown colony in Holy Communion using the Bible and Prayer Book in a church of sails and evergreen. The Episcopal Church nationwide observes the day with a rector delivering an address titled What Hath God Wrought.
The assessor reports a total rise in value with personal property up 607580 and real estate 80000. Falls City leads in increases, with notes and cash on hand totaling 16495. The figures imply a prosperous Richardson County and a lively Falls City despite critics.
August Neitzel Sr died Wednesday June 12 at 6 o clock at his son August Neitzel Jr s home. He was 72 and a long respected county resident leaving a large family. Funeral planned Friday at his son's residence with many friends offering sympathy.
Miss Heacock hosted a tin shower for Miss Jussen with about twenty friends, whist and refreshments, a playful verse, and a receipt. Mrs. Abbey entertained sixty guests at Kensington with needlework displays and ample treats. Mrs. Miles hosted married ladies at Kensington despite rain, and Mrs. Wylie led L. B. U. Club with socializing and a served supper. Miss Hutchins hosted a whist party for Miss Jessen, with four tables and a prize. Master John W. Holt celebrated his eighth birthday with friends and treats. Minnie Larbara Jussen married Horace Elwood Kennedy of Okmulgee in a large ceremony with elegant decorations and gifts. the couple planned to live in Okmulgee after a cross-country trip. Out-of-town guests and attendees from multiple states joined the celebration.
A brief note welcomes B. W. Battreau as a new subscriber and acknowledges their inclusion among this week’s readers.
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