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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
1
Sunday school members of the German Evangelical church enjoyed a picnic at Dr. Fast's grove last Tuesday. The day was bright and pleasant with perfect picnic weather and the lunch received usual attention.
An at home announcement reports the marriage of Olive Josephine Wilson of Bertrand Nebraska and George Leroy Sears of the city on June 1. The couple will reside with family in Bertrand after July 1. The bride is well known in Bertrand and the groom is a familiar figure here.
On Sunday June 2 Sac Fox and Iowa Indians south of Margrave's Ranch held a graveyard cleaning. Bob Rule and Thomas Frank attended as visitors and were prominent at the feast. They brought eight or ten pups and shared chicken and corn soup. They posed with the Peace pipe, reflecting tensions with whites.
The Falls City Colts beat Verdon 4 to 0 with Sears and Meyers strong on the mound and in the field. Meyers hit a disputed homer as Sears shaded Verdon despite absences and costly errors. A large crowd cheered the boys with strong support from Sherman Byerly.
Mrs. A Graham and her daughter Maud spent last Saturday and Sunday visiting her brother Sam Martin in Ashland.
Martin Sullivan learned early in the week that his son Dan was in serious condition due to an accident in Effingham Kansas. Sullivan and his daughter Mary left immediately to be with him.
Dr. Yutsy reports his son H C Yutsy of Wasees Minnesota has had an operation for a tumor on the left arm and may undergo a second. The message expresses hope for no serious results and a quick return to good health.
Mrs William Lonkinper faced a narrow escape Tuesday morning when her horse spooked at a sand pile north of Werner and Mossman. The buggy overturned at the bank corner, throwing her onto the sidewalk against Richardson County bank. She suffered bruises and a head wound and was treated at Dr Burchard's office.
for two weeks Judge Raper and Judge Whelligar preside as the Humboldt district court continues. notable verdicts include Jacob Boop v First National Bank of Humboldt with a 5700 dollar judgment plus costs and Blauer v Rist favoring the defendant. further trials like Miles will and State v Rode loom.
Gus Ruegge and Tom Poteet shine on Hastings team in Western league tryouts. Both have played flawless defense and strong at bat with Ruegge notching a win while pitching against top amateur West teams. Hastings edged Grand Island 5 to 4 as Ruegge pitched out of a jam in the tenth.
Across First Christian Presbyterian Brethren and MKE churches children presented study, songs, and a cantata titled The Jubilee. Amy Griffin, Chara Boose, Mrs Allison and Miss Lawrence led planning and drill with floral decorations praised.
The Knights and Ladies of Security host an apron and necktie social at Wahl hall next Thursday evening. Ladies craft the ties and aprons while gentlemen buy the ties for 25 cents. Attendees earn supper and an evening of amusement. public invitation extended. If you do not make the tie and apron, come anyway.
A. Wanner suffered a badly burned face and injured eye last Sunday evening while pouring concentrated lye into a clogged sink. The lye sprayed his face with great force, burning the right side and eye. doctors doubt he will lose sight but the injury remains very painful.
Six member troupe performs Saturday evening at the Schulenberg opera house Barada to a large crowd. Patrons respond with an egg shower after the show amid mixed appreciation. The cast includes George Martin Joe Wolfe Howard Linsacum two Herling brothers and a painter Joseph Culp plans Colorado visit with his two sons.
Mrs. Harry Custer hosted a six o clock birthday dinner for her husband turning thirty two. Sixteen guests attended at his home, Charley Davis presented a watch charm, and a social year end club meeting planned year books and a July picnic.
Death notices report Ada Gerdes Peck wife of N Cleon Peck died June 11 1906 aged 25 years 6 months at Barada Ohio precinct burial at Silver Creek cemetery. Also John Frenchy a about 10 died June 14 at Beulah chapel Steele cemetery. Ethel six year old daughter of Robt and Mrs Reddick died June 12 from brain abscess at Barada with services and burial following.
Rev. Cline preached the memorial sermon at the M E Church last Sunday on The Good Samaritan. After services members decorated graves at Steele Cemetery. Knights of Pythias met at castle hall and marched to the Presbyterian church where Rev. Griffin spoke on Friendship Charity and Benevolence, then proceeded to the cemetery for final services.
Miss Fim Shouse, born 1882 in Richardson, died by carbolic acid Thursday morning at home of Wim. Me K Maddox where she had worked two years. A coroner's jury ruled suicide. Note mentions family and departure. Funeral set for June 15 at Silver Creek church.
Joe Parsons of Verdon transacted business in town on Wednesday. Mrs Robt McMahon visits Rockport and Kirksville Missouri. Jno Oswald installs a new sidewalk at his Photograph Gallery. Mrs Lord visits Omaha friends after leaving for the city last Monday. Grant Stewart owns a new station cap. C B and . station fuss. George Hall and Abraham Yoder were guests of T L Hall at Verdon last Sunday. Wm McPherson and family of Preston visited Falls City friends on Tuesday. Wm Prater, visiting his brother S H Prater, returned Tuesday to Ridgeway Missouri.
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