New City Administration Inducts Barrett Abbey slate into office
The new city government was sworn in last Monday as Mayor Barrett presented a full account of city finances. Abbey and council members took oaths, with several appointments confirmed including Samuel Marts as Chief of Police and Burt Reavis as Water Commissioner.
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Barrett
Abbey
Benschoter
Hahn
Riechers
Samuel Marts
Frank Camblin
J. R. Wilhiet
Burt Reavis
John Startzel
Whitaker
Gehling
Maust
Mriechers
Bensdotter
Richers
Leeds
O. Schonheit
Peter Frederick
Matt Kaiser
Joe Lollman
Fred Herbster
Gehling Brewery
Nemaha Fishing Club Forms to Fight Illegal Fishing
The Nemaha Fishing Club elected F A Keller as president and E G Whitford as vice president with Fred Farrington as secretary and L P Wirth as treasurer. An executive committee was chosen, and members plan to buy a boat for undercover investigations on the Nemaha to curb traps with State Game Warden Carter offering aid. a first offender will face severe penalties.
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Nemaha Fishing Club
F. A. Keller
E. G. Whitford
Fred Farrington
L. P. Wirth
Geo. Fallstead
Ward Knight
Nemaha
Carter
Big Doings Tomorrow in Falls City
Tomorrow features the Southeastern Nebraska Field meet with events at Poteet's ball park and the High school grounds. Pawnee and Tecumseh clash at 10 a.m., five-area schools compete for the championship at 2 p.m., and a high school concert rounds out the evening with proceeds aiding the band.
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Falls City
Poteet’s
Pawnee
Tecumseh
Nebraska
Auburn
Humboldt
Nebraska City
Court House
Salem
Letter by Congressman Pollard Opens Good Road Approach
A column features Congressman Pollard's letter addressed to readers and the board of supervisors. It outlines a method to tackle the vital good roads issue and is urged for the support of farmers, who are reliable allies on road improvements. Read the letter.
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Congressman Pollard
Board of Supervisors
New Deputy Postmaster Named In Local Office
Postmaster Crook last week appointed Charles Sharts deputy postmaster. The move aims to increase office efficiency. Sharts and his wife are described as capable and will join local social circles.
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Crook
Charles Sharts
Sharts
City Treasurer busts up to date Cash balance 1908
Complete annual statement from Falls City Nebraska shows cash on hand May 4 1908 and May 6 1907 beginning balance. Discrepancy amounts of 1261.30 between book balance and Uhlig certified balance due to warrants 16 and 161 charged later. Mayor G M Barrr offers thanks on stepping down after two terms.
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Uhlig
Wm. Uhlig
Falls City
Nebraska
P. H. Jessex
G. M. Barrerr
Water Commissioner
Fallstead
Lippold
Startzel
Bode Ee
Injury to Harry Pence Eye After Machinery Incident
While operating equipment last Friday a fragment of steel struck Harry Pence in the eye. Immediate medical attention quelled fears of lasting injury and he soon recovered.
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Harry Pence
Field Meet at Salem Yields Notable Local Excitement
Report from last Saturday's field meet at Salem highlights strong showings by Humboldt Falls City and Dawson. Events included sprints, distance runs, and field events with multiple clubs placing in top spots and several ties and near records noted.
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Salem
Humboldt
Falls City
Shock
Yoder
Schock
Dawson
Lightning wrecks barns in county storm
A severe Sunday night electrical storm caused major damage in the county. John Majerus’s Edgecombe farm barn burned with seven horses, hay, grain, and implements, insured only for the building. Chas Weaver’s farm saw a struck barn and a valuable horse lost, with insurance present. A Monday night strike on the Weaver barn caused greater structural damage though no stock died.
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John Majerus
Edgecombe
Rule
Majerus
Chas, Weaver
Verdon
Stephen Pryor Receives Pension Increase
Stephen Pryor of this city learned this week his pension was raised by $25 per month through the persistent efforts of his friends. The news came from Mr. Burkett, and the group feels repaid for their work on behalf of a most worthy veteran.
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Stephen Pryor
Pryor
Burkett
Died at Rulo Nebraska EASLIEY D T Easley Passes
EASLEY Died at his home in Rulo Nebraska on Sunday May 3 1908 at 9 30 am aged 77 years 2 months and 1 day He was a pioneer of Richardson county well known for his true manly principles Funeral planned for Friday afternoon awaiting arrival of his two daughters Mrs Joseph Miles of Los Angeles California and Mrs Dr Wiser of Phoenix Arizona A complete biography is to be published next week for pioneer friends.
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D. T. Easley
Rulo
Neb
Easley
Richardson County
Joseph Miles
Los Angeles
Cal
Dr. Wiser
Phoenix
Arizona
Mrs Susan Hurt Dies in Ventura Cal at 27
Mrs Susan Bertha Hurt widow of Dave Hurt formerly of this city dies at her Ventura home on Tuesday April 28 aged 27. She was once Miss Fitzgerald and left for health reasons about two years ago. Survived by husband three children sisters and brothers including Bob Fitzgerald of this city.
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Bob Fitzgerald
Kent Died at Farm Home after Long Illness
W R Kent aged 63 dies at his farm near town on May 4 1908 after a brief illness found unconscious Monday. Born June 14 1844 in Morgan County Indiana he served in the Civil War and married Alvina McDowell in 1866. Survived by three children Mrs Jas W Jellison Mrs Will Saylor and Miss Iva Kent. Funeral held at home with Rev Dunkleberger and interment in Steeles Cemetery.
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Kent
W.R. Kent
Colorado
Wmn
Riley Kent
Morgan County
Ind
Keota
Iowa
Alvina McDowell
Rice County
Kansas
Jas. W. Jellison
Will Saylor
Iva Kent
Dunkleberger
Steele's Cemetery
Wise appointment praised for Police Chief Samuel Marts
The mayor and council commend the choice of Samuel Marts as Chief of Police praising his past service. His friends extend congratulations and support for the appointment.
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Samuel Marts
Marts
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C. F. Reavis
Reavis
Pawnee City
MR. Taxpayer
Wa. Unita
First National Bank
Wm. Ubli
EU Cs
Western Union
Oweae
Eve
Orader
Harry
Easliey
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