Numerous residents travel with trips to Colorado and Denver
A long list of local residents, including O Andrews, Jack Glines, Clyde Johnson, Geo Reichers, Stephen Prior, Peter Kaiser, Dr Keeler, T J Whitaker, Jake Tanner, John Wiltse, S D Willets, R R Johnson, John Baker, Lou Paxton, Carrie Paxton, Grace Gray, H Manshart, Jennie Wentworth, Dr Messler, Prof Harnack, Clem Stump, Josephine Graves, G V Stumbo, T T Ross, O R Ross, and others, are noted as leaving for or visiting Denver, Colorado, Indiana, Chicago, Omaha, Verdon, and Kansas City over recent days with various durations and returns mentioned. The community also notes a political bid by William Fergus for sheriff and several local civic events including Bible school, a street fair, and a shooting contest.
Display of Fine Mattings At Reavis Abbey Store
The Reavis and Abbey display windows draw many passersby this week with a superb collection of mattings. The selection includes both imported and domestic patterns, offering a wide range of quality and price from affordable to high end.
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Reavis & Abbey
Jake Norris Wins Peters Cup Shootout
Jake Norris claimed the Peters Cup in the final trap shoot held last Friday after a weeks without practice. The event featured prelim winners with Norris finishing first at 89 points, followed by Kellar 85 Frederick 85 and Davis 85 in a close finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Norris
Norris
Kellar
Frederick
Davis
Drowning Tragedy Strikes Oleda Family Child Falls in Cistern
The three year old daughter of Bern Schocky and his wife fell into a cistern at the family home in Oleda Kansas last Wednesday and was drowned. The Schockys, long residents of Rule, mourn a sudden and awful bereavement surrounded by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern Schocky
Oleda
Kansas
Burglary Loot at Derby Saloon Estimated at Twenty Dollars
Burglars entered the Derby saloon last Thursday night and stole about twenty dollars in cash and a quantity of liquor. Police believe the thief hid in a closet until closing time, then escaped after the theft.
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Derby
District Court Opens Next Week With New Divorce Case
District court will convene next Tuesday to start the term led by Judge Kelligar. Several cases are set for hearing with one new filing this week: Margaret C. Nofsinger seeks a divorce from Peter C. Nofsinger.
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District Court
Kelligar
Margaret C. Nofsinger
Peter C. Nofsinger
Tony Kuttler Convicted of The Clothes Theft
Tony Kuttler appeared before Judge Moran on a charge of stealing a suit from Roy Crawford and disposing of it at a local second hand store. He could not prove his innocence and was convicted, sentenced to thirty days in the county jail and to pay all costs.
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Tony Kuttler
Moran
Roy Crawford
Tony
Justice Department reports on Judge Tucker investigation
The Department of Justice has the investigation file on Judge Tucker with the U S Attorney General. The department declines to release facts now, but Thursday dispatches note that at least part of the charges have been sustained.
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Department of Justice
Tucker
United States Attorney General
Elks Lodge Preparing Second Floor Fit Up
The Strong building second floor is being prepared for the Elks lodge. The rooms have been remodeled and decorated with furniture installed. A formal dedication is planned around September 15.
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Elks Lodge
Elks
Citizens debate judge holding a girl on lap
Sunday morning a group discussed whether a judge should be censured for holding a pretty girl in his lap. Bob Cain favored adjournment and moving the matter to chambers, a view Judge Wilhite supported noting it had long been his practice.
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Bob Cain
Bob
Wilhite
Mrs. Cooper Burned in Gasoline Fire at Humboldt Home
Mrs O A Cooper wife of a leading Hum boldt grain dealer suffered serious burns when her clothing caught fire while using gasoline to burn worm nests in a nearby orchard. Family members aided with a blanket smothering the flames. Doctors expect recovery though it was a near fatal accident.
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O. A. Cooper
Humboldt
Peace Treaty Endorsed Between Russia and Japan After War
Russia and Japan reach a treaty to insure lasting peace with Sakhalin division and return of interned ships. Russia gains diplomatic victory, while Japan secures war aims. Roosevelt praised for shaping accord as European rulers send congratulations. Critics question Japan’s ability to maintain stature.
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Russia
Japan
Sakhalin
Roosevelt
Europe
Furniture wagon derails after runaway team at Wahl building
A team moving the business college furniture fled Wednesday afternoon from the Wahl building alley. The wagon struck a telephone pole, stopping further progress and causing extensive damage to chairs, desks, and other items.
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Business College
Wahl
Wayton
Falls City Business College moves back to Wil son street building
The Falls City Business College removed its furniture and fixtures from the Wahl building on Wil son street between First and Second. Prof. Barrett calls it a return home and anticipates a strong outlook with more students seeking business education as the new term opens on Monday September 11.
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Falls City Business College
Wahl
Wilson Street
Barrett
Tribune
Salem man Eli Corn dies at 72 after long county life
Eli Corn a respected Salem resident died at his home last Saturday at age 72. He lived many years in the county, leaves a wife and nine children, and was a devout Christian since joining the church 35 years ago. Funeral held at Salem Christian church with Rev. Bonn. large attendance.
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William P. Fergus
Falls City
Fergus
Richardson County
Humboldt
Malls City
Recinet
Stella
Eli Corn
Salem
Mr Corn
Christian Church
Bonn
Local Socials Include Weddings Parties and Picnics
The C. KE girls of the Presbyterian church spent Tuesday at Sunny Springs with well filled baskets. On Wednesday evening at 8 30 Shelton and Isabelle Quiggle of Shubert were married by County Judge Wilhite. The Tribune extends congratulations. Maud Davis hosted an afternoon Kensington event with girl friends and refreshments. Mrs. D. D. Reavis entertained twenty five friends in honor of Misses Philena Yutzy and Grace Fenn with games and treats. Emma Baker hosted a six o clock dinner at Wm. Rieger’s for Miss Baker’s birthday. Episcopal Sunday school members held a picnic.
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Christian Bible School
Cronenberger
San Francisco
Cal
Society of the Christian Church
George Prater
Minnie Macomber
C. KE
Presbyterian Church
Sunny Springs
USC
Shelton
Isabelle Quiggle
Shubert
Wilhite
The
Tribune
Maud Davis
Kensington
D. D. Reavis
Philena Yutzy
Grace Fenn
Emma Baker
Wm. Rieger
Miss
Will Holt Wins Big At State Fairs With Hogs
Will Holt tours state fairs with about twenty five hogs and gains ten premiums at Sedalia Missouri and fifteen premiums at Des Moines Iowa from seventeen entries. Falls City friends will be glad to hear of his success and he is expected to do well at remaining fairs.
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Will Holt
Sedalia
Iowa
Des Moines
Falls City
Conference wants Falls City hosted M B E church meeting
The Nebraska conference of the M E church will meet in Falls City on September 19, 1905. About two hundred men are expected, and locals are asked to provide meals for forty five at once. Volunteers may notify the pastor or officials. Other local items note visits, church services, and a Duroc Jersey hog shipment to Shubert from Kansas.
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Nebraska
M. BE. Church
Our City
Falls City
United States
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O. Andrews
Auburn
Jack Glines
Kansas City
Clyde Johnson
Superior
Geo. Reichers
Stephen Prior
Barada
Peter Kaiser
Verdon
Mrs. Keeler
Denver
T. J. Whitaker
Jake Tanner
John Wiltse
S. D. Willets
Chicago
W. G. Lyford
R. R. Johnson
John Baker
Morrill
John Holt
Lou Paxton
Waterloo
Carrie Paxton
Grace Gray
Indiana
H. Manshart
Irvin
Colorado
Jennie Wentworth
Dr. Messler
Omaha
Prof. Harnack
Clem Stump
Josephine Graves
T.T. Ross
Western
O. R. Ross
Okla
Chas
Peter Frederick
Will Veach
Colorado Springs
Trinidad Co
California
Veach
W. P. Fergus
D. Watson
George Hinton
Grace Nims
Dawson
Fred Oswald
Martha
Anna Stewart
Florence Parden
George Shields
Nellie Willard
Reserve
W. J. Boyd
Hebron
Straussville
Samuel Edgar
Nebraska City
Ada Wells
Verne Sears
Clarence Heck
Charles Cornell
Jobo & Beck
Emme Russell
Carey Higgins
Myrtle Inames
A.C. Sheltoo
Zelma Girth
Ben Law
Nevada
Parchen
Hay Springs
Parden
W. A. Greenwald
Euting
Fast’s Grove
J. W. Powell
Mary Maddox
Powell
Reba Eversole
H.S. M
D. D
Eversole
Society Notes
Episcopal Sunday School
Holt
C. H. Mahon
Here
Nelle McMahon
Wisner
Neb
Vera Messler
Culwell
Idaho
Will Price
John Weber
Nebraska City City
al Johnson
Norton
Dr. McMillian
Ruth
Fullerton
Nebr
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