Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-03
MINOR MENTION.

lry mcOlurgs self.ra1stng I
the Catholic fair continues at Beno's
hall, and should be visited by all.
A Swede was found In a nearly frozen
condition near the electric light building
Thursday night.
The grand jury found thirty-ive in.
dictments out of the fitty-fve cases
brought before them.
II. E. Seaman Ia removing his stock to
341 Broadway, to the store lately occu-
pied by II. Friedman.
Park Policeman Lamb Is keeping an
eagle eye out for any one attempting to
steal wood from Falrmount park.
The democrats of this district are to
have a grand "Old Hickory" ball In Ma
sonic temple next Thursday evening.
A museum is being worked up for the
public schools. A starter was got by
the "Great Republic" entertainment.
The funeral of little Karl, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Blanchard, on Oakland avenue,
will be held this afternoon ut 2 o'clock.
The newly elected county and town.
ship officers will qualify Monday, the
board of supervisors meeting then to ap-
prove the bonds.
VIM. d. Rant, an engineer on the
Milwaukee & st. Paul, was Thursday
evening married to Miss Maggie 10 hn.
son, Rev. DIR. McCrary officiating.
e. T. Waterman, of 12O Broadway, has
just turned out an extension top surrsh,
for one horse. 1t Is an extra fine vehicle
and was made to order for Miss Racer.
Judge Lyman is no longer circuit
judge. He will continue the practice of
law, and have his office In Shugart's
block until he enters on his active duties
as congressman.
Miss Carrie Smith now suffers from
rather a painful accident. While clean
ing a pair of gloves with benzine and dry
ing them by the stove, they took fire.
burning her hands and arms quite badly.
Thos. Morgan, better known as Tom
Pendergrass, was yesterday found guilty
by a jury In the district court, the charge
being that he oonidenoed a young man
named Gllgman out of SIS at the Tre-
mont house.
"They are waiting and watching for
u.s." Spiritual circle tomorrow (Sun-
day afternoon and evening In Spiritual
hall, at 2 and 1880 o'clock. Entrance
stairs on Main and Pearl streets, two
doors south of postofice.
E. B. Gardiner, who has been connect
ed with the Nonpariel for fifteen years,
has purchased the grocery bushes of Mr.
Robert Huntington. With a wide &C.
quaintance, many friends and much en-
terprise, success for him is sure.
The telegram In yesterday mornings
papers that a Mrs. McChesney of Coun-
Gil Bluffs, had died rather mysterlously
In New Orleans, led to many inquiries
yesterday as to who she was. No one
seemed to be able to give any informa-
tlon as to any such lady belonging here.
The lecture of Prof. Starr In the Y.
M. g. A. hall next Monday evening
premises to be instructive as well as en-.
Pertaining. His theme Is "Sunbeams,'
and he has the reputation of having
e~lcquence as we'll as scientific knowl
edge.
"The Lights O. L,ndon," which is tx
be presented at the opera house Wednes
day and Thursday evenings, is a f~avorite
and won 80 much favor when presented
here before, that 1t will draw big crowds
especially as the public is assured tina
the ~companyihas been increased sine
presented here last.
One of the most enjoyable New Year
receptions was that given by the boys 9
Hose Co. No. 4 at their room on Mai
street. They kept open house all day
and served hot refreshments, and CAV
their callers a most happy and cordi'
welcome. May the New Year be a hal
by one indeed to No. A.
The limit of time during which a nc
tice of contest In the district judlciai
election must be fled Is about closed, an
no such notice has appeared. Judl
Aylesworth, 1t Is said, now hastens
Des Moines to look after 1t himself. II
democratic committee appointed to g
Judge Loofbourow to agree on some stat
ment of facts on which to base a conten
do not seem to have accomplished mucl
The mayors bill for services rendere
in selling the city bonds will come .
Monday evening In council meeting Fl
final actiou. The mayor has fortifs
his claim by additional documents sho'
Ing that it is not only the will of mai
Taxpayers that he should be allowed
reasonable compensation, but that II
also q legal claim. 1t LIS understood tn
all the aldermen stand ready to allow Il
bill except Alderman Sledentopf, and