Omaha daily bee., 1890-12-02
PERSONAL HARAGRAPfEs.

L. r. Fonda and wife are back from all ex-
tended eastern trip having been absent about
two months.
G. Taylor has returned from the cast
where, with h. II. Fonda, he attended the
grand lodge of the brotherhood of Locomo-
tive Engineers
Henry Melrose and Miss Minnie Belle Van
Horn, both of Omaha, we're married Sunday
at the residence of Isaac Green, on Hight
street, in Council Bluffs. Rev. A. Overton
ofliciated.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Dalton have returned
from Portsmouth, IA, where they have been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Baker Mr.. Baker
and Mr.. Dalton enjoyed themselves cxchang-
Ing war "reminiscences, both being old sol
diers
Captain Jacob Schmidt of Bufralo's police
force took glook at the Bluffs yesterday
under the guidance of his old friend, George
Rudis- Captain Schmidts mission west Is to
secure man who Is under arrest in Omaha,
and who is wanted in Buffalo for embezzle-
ment.
Joseph Hatch, the young negro who was
charged with stealing an ovcrcoat from M.
Blank, the little old man who runs small
store on the corner of Broadway and Sixth
Streets was discharged yesterday morning.
The prosecution failed to establish clearly
the fact that the coat was stolen.
h. j. ElZra, n passenger on the Northwest
ern bound for ST. Louis created disturb
ance at the transfer last night and was taken
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charge Of disturbing the peace and intoxica-
ti0n was placed against him. He had Sl23 on
his person, but he went into the sewer with
the remainder of the drunks.
S. Hoover, who has charge of the Chau tau
qua grounds, lost a fine horse on Saturday
that was due to his sons prediction for
carrying a revolver. The boy had led the
animal from the stable to a watering trough,
and while the animal was drinking he at
tempted to pull an old fashioned pistol from
hig ha hal nfnpr nnh in lc lln hnC
and the weapon was discharged. the bullet
striking the horse in the side. wound was
inflicted from which the horse died in a few
hours.
The famous drummer boy case, which was
set for trial In Judge Schun's court yester-
day morning at 10 o'clock, was continued
until Monday at the same hour on motion of
the defendants. A. w, Askwith represents
the prosecution and AT. F'clxinser the de-
Tense. Among the witnesses who have been
summoned to testify to the alleged fact tnat
Johnny Jameson's drum is a nuisance, were
Hon. George f.. Wright Miss Jennie Mac
COnnell and Sol Foster.
The Pottawattamie County Fruit Growers
and Gardeners association will hold their
annual meeting Saturday afternoon at the
\ court house at o'clock, December g. There
will be election of officers and other impor.
tant business. At the same date there will
be an exhibition of fruits, vegetables and
grains, TO which everybody is cordially
invited. The exhibit is free and
the doors will be open TO the general public
at O'Clock and during the entire afternoon
and evening. At o'clock there will De q
lecture in the court room above on 1.-The
Sugar Beet Industry Also good music an6
an original poem by Rev. G. w. Crofts. The
entire programme Is free and is intended tC
awaken increased interest in the fruit ant
vegetable products of the county
c. A. Beobe & Co. are going out of tho r,
tail trade and will close out their fine lineo
ladies' writing and Office desks book cases
suits, folding BEDS plain and fancy rockers
cabinets, mirrors, etc, etc. for less thar
cost.
Money to loan at straight 5 per cent pc
annum. T.. S. Barnett, agent.
Buy your coal and wood Of G. B. Fuel Co..
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