14 Sep 1906
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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1906
Page
1
Sunday morning the horse owned by V. E Simanton, tied to a post at the Central school house, was bitten by large ants crawling from the post. The animal broke loose and ran home in one piece with no injuries reported.
An oil stove exploded Saturday afternoon at the home of W. E. Dorrington causing great alarm in the neighborhood. Mrs. Dorrington was preparing supper and escaped serious injury by lifting the flaming stove outside. Neighbors aided as water buckets quenched the flames.
The Falls City nine beat Horton 6 to 3 in a nine inning game last Sunday afternoon. Ruegge and Poteet pitched well as Sears opened with a three base hit. Four Colts hits came in the first inning as Horton players collected three errors.
Alexander Brisby aged 22 died at 8 pm after a through freight in Stella struck him as he attempted to board at high speed. He lost limbs and suffered a skull wound. he had been living on a farm near Stella and previously near Omaha. Local Missour mp agent alerted Dr. Reneker who arrived after the fatal injuries.
The new U S naturalization law becomes effective on September 27 1906 with strict verification by Washington. Many county residents are entitled yet have not secured papers. they may proceed under the old law in district court from September 17 to 27. Judges Raper and Kelligar arranged court business for the year.
A Nebraska delegation to a Bryan reception in New York is photo posed for a midnight flash. A reporter jokes about whiskers sparking a man named George Abbott of Falls City who left the train to walk into town looking homesick for corn.
The Colts travelled to Pawnee City for two games. Falls City won 10 to 6 in ten innings on Monday, while Tuesday's eleven inning clash ended 5 to 4 with Pawnee City prevailing amid contentious umpiring. Manager Ovendon led Pawnee City in a tense series as locals urged a return visit with a full game in this city.
Citizens join Prof Tobie in organizing a school band with help from students faculty and the wider community. Wishing success to the Falls City High School Band as the project moves forward.
The Friends in Council gathered with Miss Keim last Friday evening for a social or formal meeting, details not provided in the fragment.
Multiple obituary notices across Richardson County recount the deaths of Magdalena Gebhardt Miller Laura Clarkston Mary Sullivan William Maddox and George W Peck along with funeral details and tributes. The notices celebrate loyalty devotion and community ties across Falls City Marsland Stella Barada and surrounding areas.
James Hays, an elderly resident near Hamlin Kansas, attempted to drain his liquor supply in Falls City, lost control on south Chase street, and was thrown from his buggy. He sustained a scalp gash requiring stitches from Dr. Houston, the buggy was wrecked, the team injured, and a hydrant was knocked over disabling the water works for hours.
The Kinsey farm south of Salem will be sold by the sheriff at the west door of the court house on Saturday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
Those of the Holiness Faith have held a series of tent meetings at Eighth and Lane Streets. Singing has been a feature and large crowds have attended each evening.
In church assignments the Methodist minister Rev Cline stays at Falls City. The Hiawatha pastor was briefly considered for Falls City but no change was made. Rev Cline has many friends here pleased by the continuation. Episcopal Church services are scheduled for next Sunday morning.
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