Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-02
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FULLERTON, Neb.. May 1.-(special)-
The finest rain for two years fell here last
evening. The farmers in Nance county are
in fine spirits over the prospect for good
crops. Small grain of all kinds is looking
splendid, and about one-half of the corn has
been planted.
Congressman Meiklejohn shipped In from
North Bend 600 bushels of nice seed corn.
which he distributed yesterday among the
farmers of this county, taking seed grain
notes for same, to become due November 1,
1895. This will prove of great benefit to
many farmers.
GOTHENBURG, Neb, May 1.-(Special)-
This section of the country was visited by
heavy rain and hail storm last night Many
lights were broken in windows fronting
south. The hail was accompanied by
strong wind, but did no great damage. 1t
wet to the depth of a foot and small grain
of all kinds Is looking we'll. One thousand
bushels Of seed corn was distributed among
the farmers of this section today, and if
there is no great change in the weather
corn planting will be in full blast by Mon
day.
FREMONT Neb. May Especial 1.-The
rain Of Sunday morning has already shown
its effect crops and vegetation. The
early sowing of beet seeds is reported as
coming up in good shape, and will be at least
two weeks ahead of the seed put in now.
ORLEANS, Neb., May 1.-(Special)-
about two hours this afternoon the rain has
been coming down in torrents. 1t is the best
| rain for over two years. About two inches
! have already fallen, and it is still raining
| The ground is in excellent condition Grand
prospect for a large crop.
ST PAUL, Neb., May 1.-(Special.l-A
| light rain fell here yesterday afternoon and
| last night. ....~ 70 -ai ..,. ..
| AURORA, Neb., May 1.-(Specal)-An
| inch of rain fell here last night, soaking the
| ground again nicely. The crops could hardly
be in better condition at this season Of the
| year.
SHELBY. Neb. May 1.-(SpeciaL)-A
| thunder storm came up at o'clock last
| night and it rained at intervals for twelve
hours. The ground is thoroughly soaked,
This was the fourth rain since Sunday morn
| ing. Most of the farmers have begun corn
planting No ground will go to waste be-
| cause of insufficient seed.
| NORDEN, Neb., May 1.-(Special)-
hardest rain for nearly two years occurred
last night, lasting about six hours. The
| town is full of smiling faces and a general
| feeling of confidence in the outlook prevails.
| CENTRAL CITY, Neb., May 1.-(Special
| Telegram.)-A inch Of rain fell last night
in this county and fully as much more this
of raining tonight. The rain this afternoon
was accompanied by hail The crop outlook
was never better at this time of the year
| GRESHAM. Neb., May 1.-(special. )-This
vicinity was visited by heavy rain last
night about o'clock, accompanied by some
hail and wind the precipitation being about
one inch. Crops are looking splendid,
| EXETER Neb., May 1.-(Special.)-A
light but much needed rain visited this part
| of the country about 9 o'clock yesterday
! evening and light showers continued through
| the night. 1t will revive vegetation very
much. Oats, rye and wild grass are looking
| fine.
| CHADRON, Neb, May 1.-(special)-For
the second time in the past three days this
section has received a copous rain Grain
| is nearly all planted and the outlook for
| good crop Is most encouraging. .'.
| OXFORD, Neb., May 1.-(Special Tele-
| gram AN ominous looking funnel shaped
| cloud, said to be genuine twister, passed
| down the valley today, carrying with 1t great
clouds of dust and debris. 1t dipped to the
ground several times, but did no serious
pened to be in its path. A soaking rain fell
| today, the fourth in less than week. Crop
prospects could not be better
ELM CREEK. Neb. May Especial Tel
egram)-This vicinity has been visited with
| two thorough soaking rains In the last
! twenty-four hours, insuring the crop Of small
grain against drouth. Rye, oats and wheat
| look good.
LITCHFIELD. Neb.. May 1-(special)-
A good rain fell last night. Prospects for a
| crop are more promising than in two years.
| O'NEILL, Neb., May 1.-(Special Am
other heavy rain visited this section la :
| night. Three inches of rain fell during the
four hours time the storm lasted This
| bIlilSS lhO VI precipitation luE ApIll
up to six and one-half inches, and is a record
| breaker In this section. Several irrigation
dams built upon creeks in the north part of
the county have been washed out by the
| heavy rains
GENOA. Neb., May Especial while
the moisture has been sufficient to keep the
| ground in fair condition for planting, yet it
| remained for the downpour of rain last night
| to gladden. the hearts of Genoa people with
| we'll grounded hope of bounteous crop.
| The small grain is looking fine. far above the
| average, and early though II be, farmers
| are well advanced in corn planting. The area
| will be greater than last year. The fruit
! prospects were never so good in this locality.
| GENOA, Neb,, May 1.-(Special Tee-
| gram.)-Durng heavy thunderstorm at 80
! this evening an unoccupied two-story bust
ness house on Willard avenue was struck by
| lightning, severely shocking the inmates of
| an adjoining furniture store, Damage slight
Rain Came Too Late for Oats.
AUSTIN, Tex, May 1.-THE rains which
commenced last week continue, and the farm
ers report that corn, which was dying. is re-
| vving. Nearly all the cotton will have to
be replanted. Oats are too far gone for
rains to revive them and the crop will be
a total failure. Grass on the range is COM
| ing up, but stock water is still scarce.
| Too Late 10 save tho Wheat.
KANSAS CITY. May 1.-Dispatches TO the
Associated press from Oklahoma and Kansas
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