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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
5
L. R. Chaney of Stella and Eat Lawles were in town Tuesday. A Bon Ton millinery sale invites shoppers, while ads promise Great Western Clothing Co clerks and Cleveland offerings. High School athletes won big at Salem. Mayor Barrett heads to Hot Springs amid speculation on a future mayoralty.
Ill health and daily events dominate the Stella district with John Higgins and Mrs D W Reid reported ill, visits from Ephraim Withee and Dr Ed Hays, a May 1 birth to Dr and Mrs Foster, and guests including Mrs Bert Harpster and baby. Travel from Kansas City and Ohio, church outings, loan ads, and market tips also pepper the page alongside local communications and notices.
Mrs. Boaimma C Johnston, matron of the home at Lincoln, visited the city this week to follow up a complaint about a baby placed at the home. The complaint was found valid and the child was returned to the Lincoln home with Mrs Elliott guiding the transfer.
Uncle Jesse Crook and his wife host a gathering in honor of his sister Mrs. Betty Clark of Ladonia Texas who arrived last Friday with her granddaughter Senne Clark. They plan to visit the city for some time and reminisce about old memories.
Court opened with Judge Pemberton and stenographer KE J Brown. Cases disposed include Nixon assault recognizance 100, Tuttle peace warrant 100, Johnson burglary three years, Zanoni burglary four years to state industrial school, Thieman liquor without license two charges recognizance 400, Carico sale confirmed, Cornelius sale confirmed, Gulerson Frakes dismissed, Kentner C B QORR dismissed, Kleber International Salt settled, Mowery divorce granted, Netzsche Town of Arago quiet title, Smith Epperson dismissed, Spragins Judy sale, Building and Loan Association Wilson dismissed, Thealk Murphy decree granted.
A string of brief notes records Mrs. Jake Bloom visiting St. Joe, Rev. Rowan traveling to Omaha for treatment, Marie Fastman visiting her sister in Nebraska City, and other residents from Auburn Shubert and Peru making short trips or visits. Also mentions Daisy Goolaby, Belle Cornell, and Joe Veal with brief town snippets and a sale notice for a torn umbrella owner. An ad promotes Shoop Magic Ointment for piles.
A small cottage just south of the WLW Jenne residence has been newly papered throughout. P. Lb. Weavuit.
The W B C Kensington held a Monday gathering with Mrs Aaron Loucks as hostess and a large crowd. A wedding announcement for Mrs M Louise Rowley and B C Rowley set for April 27 in Salt Lake City with home on May 10 at 270 East 4th South, Salt Lake City. The last Federation Women’s clubs meeting featured a musical program and Miss Banks elected delegate to Boston.
Citizens call for urgent paving of Stone street as heavy rains cripple travel. Local residents led by Mr. Hunneman press for action, urging a public spirited resident to start the project and coordinate funding.
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