Loss of Dr McMillan Leaves Hole in Falls City
Memorial notices honor Thomas Charles McMillan born 1856 Washington Iowa who practiced medicine in Fullerton and ran a Falls City drug store. He served as elder in Presbyterian churches and left a wife Carrie Floyd Brown and five children, funeral held at First M E church with city businesses closed in respect. Also notes the deaths of James Petersen 27 near Brownville and Minerva J M McCarthy born 1837 Illinois, plus park beautification plans for Falls City with 250 maple trees and Arbor Day efforts.
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M’millan
Falls City
Dr. McMillan
Blythe
Thomas Charles McMillan
Washington
Iowa
Presbyterian Church
Coon Rapids
New Presbyterian Church
Carrie Floyd Brown
MoeMillan
Fullerton
Clegg
First Presbyterian Church
M BE
R. Cooper Bailey
Steele
James
P. W. Petersen
Brownville
R.E. Edwards
Warren Hutchins
Shubert
Mr. Edwards
Jim
John
F. M. Parriotts
O. C. Rhoades
G. C. Parriotts
Margaret
Louise
Christian Church
Dunkleberger
A. O. U. W. Order
Minerva J. M. McCarthy
Bloomfield
Edgar County
Illinois
X. P. Butler
Miami
W. F. Butler
EK. Butler
A. D. Martin
C. A. Hendrix
This
The
Baptist Church
Barada
Mastin
Harris Cemetery
Debaters Confront Rail System Question At Court House
Falls City and Auburn face off on the resolution that the federal government should own and operate the railway system. Falls City will argue affirmative and Auburn negative. Both sides prepared thoroughly and Auburn arrives in a special car. Citizens are urged to attend and support the young debaters tonight at the courthouse.
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Court House
Falls City
Auburn
Patrons Day at Local Schools Proves Successful
About 500 citizens visited the schools last Friday to learn about departmental work. The high school auditorium was crowded for a program of music and recitations with brief addresses by W. G. Lyford and Dr. Miner. Citizens praise the event and hope for another similar opportunity.
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W. G. Lyford
Dr. Miner
Temperance Contest Program at Methodist Church
The program for Thursday evening March 1 at the Methodist church features music and recitations including The Tramp by Fay Dewald and The plea of the drunkard at Zepta City by Shirley Wilcox. Performers include Nell Louise Rule, Camille Leyda, Alice Yoder, Myrtle Yocum, and Fred Doerner under W. C. T. U. supervision. Admission is free with a collection to be taken.
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Methodist Church
the Tramp
Fay Dewald
Nell
Louise Rule
Lucille Leyda
Zepta City
Shirley Wilcox
Camille Leyda
Alice Yoder
Myrtle Yocum
Fred Doerner
W D Basley Buys Roanoke and Hiawatha Lumber Yards
Our old townsman W. D. Basley purchased the Roanoke lumber yard and the Hiawatha yard this week. No management changes are planned for now. The paper hopes Basley will reside in Falls City again.
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W. D. Basley
Roanoke
Hiawatha
W. D
Falls City
Falls City Citizens Convention Call for March 18 1908
Voters of Falls City Nebraska are urged to attend a general citizens convention on Wednesday evening March 18 1908 at 8 pm to nominate a ticket for city officers school board and city council members for the April 7 1908 election. March 10 1908.
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Falls City
Neb
Postmaster G J Crook Cleared and Reappointed
In a defense of integrity, the community lauds G J Crook as postmaster after the Omaha Bee confirms he is exonerated from repeated charges during his term. The piece highlights jealousy and political rivalry but asserts Crook’s proven character and announces his reappointment.
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Crook
G. J. Crook
Omaha Bee
Dust Sweep Drove Saturday Crowds Off Streets
On Saturday evening a dust sweeping party created a cloud that forced pedestrians to seek shelter in doorways. Commuters criticized the timing, urging sidewalk cleaning be done later when crowds ease, noting cleanliness is good but not at peak shopping hours.
Burns Suffered by Ernest Bode in Nebr. Lamp Accident
Friends report Ernest Bode of Sterling Nebraska severely burned last Friday when wood alcohol used to generate heat exploded in his store job. Flames enveloped his body as onlookers rushed to help. most clothing burned away and arm injuries are the worst. Recovery hoped for, friends await further news.
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Ernest Bode
Sterling
Neb
Falls City Post Office Battle Draws Inspectors
The Washington correspondent reports a prolonged post office fight in Falls City over the Crook versus Lewis appointment. Inspections found Crook cleared on most charges after interviewing about 100 local business people and residents, with general satisfaction noted.
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Washington
Omaha Bee
Falls City
Nebraska
G. J. Crook
Richardson County
Crook
Lewis
Post Ofice Department
Congressman Pollard
Pollard
Tribune Seeks Payment to Sustain Weekly Publication
The paper announces a new rule requiring one cent postage on subscriptions over a year in arrears or removal from the list. It states they will mail notices this week and offer to carry the burden for those willing to pay later, aiming to keep the Tribune in every home that values its weekly visit.
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Tribune
Safe dynamited in Preston saloon. burglars flee with pennies
Sometime Saturday night between Midnight and Sunday morning the saloon safe of Ryan Shelly at Preston was dynamited. The culprits fled with about 100 pennies as Shelly kept cash at home after banking hours. Reported by several people, no one investigated and no trace has been found.
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Ryan Shelly
Preston
Burglary Strikes Burlington Depot Area House
The Hawkett residence near the Burlington depot was entered Sunday night and an overcoat stolen. Several silverware pieces remained untouched while the thief took only the coat, with no clues found and no crew to the thief.
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Hawkett
Burlington
Sorosis meets to discuss elimination of the great white plague
A regular Sorosis meeting featured a discussion on eradicating the great white plague in the city followed by an original story by Mrs Banks a reading by Mrs Gilligan and an instrumental solo by Mrs Gist. The district federation meeting is set for Humboldt April 1 and 2 with invitations extended to members.
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P. T. Jussen
Our City
Banks
Gilligan
Gist
Humboldt
Humboldt Clubs
Sorosis
Himmelreich
Smallpox Case Reported at Pete Lohr Home
A new smallpox case is reported in the city at Pete Lohr’s residence with his son Sol as the patient. The home was quarantined after doctors confirmed the disease on Saturday, and authorities fear exposure may be widespread though precautions are in place.
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Pete Lohr
Sol
Anti-Saloon Caucus to Nominate City Ticket
The Anti-Saloon party caucus will meet at the court house Tuesday evening March 17 to nominate a full city ticket. E R Marusis secretary.
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Anti-Saloon Party
Court House
E. R. Marusis
Sec’y
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Butler
Ene
Citizens Convention
Society News
Womans Missionary Auxiliary
St. Thomas Church
Neide
Tennessee
Kentucky
Sallie Schoenheit
J. M. Jellison
C. F’. Reavis
George Jennings
Simon Davies
Harry Jenne
Ned Towle
Sert Reavis
C. F. Reavis
Highlander Lodge
Wahl’s Hall
Francis
Jennie Powell
Ellis Powell
Gordon
Anti-Saloon Caucus
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