Omaha daily bee., 1888-02-13
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MINOR MENTION.
N. Y. Plumbing Co.


Money to loan on improved city prop
erty by w. S. Cooper, 1870 Main street.
Good coal, full weight guaranteed.
G. B. Lumbet company, 900 Main street.
The one mile race at the skating rink
on Saturday night was won by h. M.
Kennedy.
The Chautauqua circle meets this
evening in the rooms over the gas Office
on Pearl street.
Interest in the revival meetings at
Broadway Methodist church still contin-
ues and it has been decided to continue
them during the present week.
j. Frazier and John Vankirk, OF
Silver City, and Ed Benton. are to ship
about eighteen car loads OF cattle from
here TO Chicago to-day.
G. Haldenc now pulls the ribbons over
as fine a bay team rs has lately appeared
on the streets here. They are recenl
importation from Crawford county.
The annual masquerade ball of the
Maennerchor occurs tonight at Masonic
temple hall. Arrangements are made
for a Jolly time in which all who attend
may participate.
Some time ago divorce proceedings
were begun by Maggie Sayles against
her husband. Abner Sayles. Saturday
the case came up for hearing before
Judge Carson and the divorce was
granted as prayed.
To-day will witness the completion of
the court house and the structure will
then be turned over to the county. Ar
rangements for it's dedication are being
arranged, but the full details, date,
ETC., are not fully settled.
The police were informed last night
that party of Omaha toughs intended
60, ,,utp pt tl. na,, ,h
corner OF Avenue A and Ninth street,
Officers were sent to the church but the
row failed to come off.
The Presbyterian church folks have
about decided that they will go ahead
this spring with the completion of the
addition to their church. A portion of
the money is already secured, and the
addition will be made to complete the
building in accordance with the original
plans.
One Of the worst mudpuddles in the
city is right in one of the most prOmi-
nent places, Broadway and Pearl street.
The paving has settled mud has accu-
mulated, and there the water stands,
making the passage across the street
rather dangerous wading.
A man named Shokel, for several DAYS
has been hanging around bawdy
house on Pierce street, and Saturday
night stole II revolver from the proprie-
tress OF the place. She, however. re-
covered the weapon, but last night in
formed the police and Shokel was
run in.
The attention of the sidewalk inspec-
tor, or some other official, is called to a
place in front of Metcalf Bros store
where the brick walk is torn up for
considerable space. That, and the pile
Nf 1,,,;n .t ln,, 80.
safe, especially at night. There are a
number of other places upon the prin-
cipal business streets to which timely
attention should be given in order to Sc
cure personal safety and immunity from
litigation.
Yesterday afternoon the body of Mrs.
Mary Jane Van Pelt was laid to rest be-
side that of her husband in Fairview
cemetery. The attending ceremonies
occurred at 2:3O O'Clock at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. l. A. Miller, sos
Second avenue. A large number of
those who had known and loved the de-
ceased during her life attended the SER
vices. Dr. Phelps of the Presbyterian
church officiated.
II the sickness in Judge Thornell's
family prevents his return from Sidney
this morning, Judge Loofbourow will
probably preside in the district court
and dispose of such matters as cannot be
delayed. The Cotfman case is set for
tomorrow, and Judge Loofbourow is to
try that, but the case of Richardson VS..
Scott will hardly be finished before the
middle of the week, and that takes pre-
cedure of the Coifman case.
The Free Lance, of Atlantic, claims
to voice the feeling of Cass county in
saying: ''POttawattamie, avariciOus
a "a ic hn
cheek to ask the congressional candi-
date this year. That Cass county will
endeavOr to scoop in the congressional
plum is an established fact. Among the
many who have been mentioned we
note: DR.. Davis, of Lewis: William
Waddell, Hon. L. Young, Hon. Silas
Wilson, c. f. Loofbourow. John w.
Scott, and John H. Wood, Of Atlantic"
Yesterday morning at 2 o'clock Mrs.
w. H. Woods died ut her home after a
short illness. Yesterday afternoon the
remains were taken to Sedalia, Mo-. for
interment. 1t is there her parents live
and but few days ago she completed a
visit with them and returned home. 1t
is sOrrOwful homc-gOing for the
stricken husband. who accompanied the
remains. Mr.. Woods is foreman of the
Northwestern round house. All friends
will sympatniZe with him in his afflic-
tiOn.
No pardon has yet been granted
Broadwell, although influential friends
are labOring earnestly with the gov
ernor. If the pardon does not reach
here within the next week Broadwell
will have to go to the penitentiary.
There are several here awaiting SEN
tence, and when the first batch is started
over the road he will be among them
unless Il pardon reaches here. A full
statement of the case, with verifying
afffdavits, is being prepared, but it will
be several days before it can be put in
the hands Of the governor.
LOst-A thousand dollars on the home
you built by not buying your lot of Tip
ton, the real estate broker.