Omaha daily bee., 1899-01-29

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Mrs. Vancura has been seriously i'll
for the last two weeks.
The Ladies' Aid society met at the town
hall Thursday afternoon of last week.
Mrs. J. Wood OF Omaha visited at the
home Of Mrs. j. n. Horton last Tuesday.
Mrs. ]. A. Morgan has recovered from
her attack Of the grip and is again able to
get around.
The mid-week prayer meeting was post
poned for last Thursday evening on account
Of 50 much sickness.
MIR. and Mrs. w. c. Milford OF Omaha
made a visit among old friends in Benson
during the last week.
Services will be held at the Methodist
church today at 10:45. Sunday school at IL
III. Rev. MIR. Bross. pastor.
The members OF the Woodman lodge If
Benson are making preparations for an en-
tertainment to be given at their hall in the
near future.
William Hackman has purchased a large
gasoline engine. which will soon be IN
working order in his blacksmith shop on
the military road.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows
lodge Of this place will attend the grand
festival given by the lodges of Springfield,
Neb., next Saturday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clough. who are on their
way home from Iowa t. Stanton. Neb..
stopped in Benson to visit at the home OF
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Miss 'Lettie and leila Smith OF Platts-
mouth came up Friday evening to attend the
entertainment given at the town hall and
to make a visit with friends in Benson.
A.. f.. Nafziger OF Delevan. H.. who has
been visiting with relatives in Benson over
Sunday, Will go to Lexington. Neb., Monday,
where ne will spend some time visiting
with friends and relatives.
The home talent entertainment "Rebecca's
Triumph given under the auspices Of the
Ladies' Aid at the own hall last Friday
evening. was a grand success. being wit
messed by a large audience. The High
School band was seated to the right Of the
stage. playing a number OF selections dur
ing the evening, and at the close 1t was
treated with cakes offered by the cooking
club. By special request the play will be
repeated next Friday evening at the town
hall at S O'Clock. The following is the cast
OF characters: Rebecca. Mrs. J. A. Kern
Mrs. Rokeman, Miss Grace Mercer; Gyp
(colored servant), Mrs. e. B. Parish; Mrs.
Delaine. Mrs. j. A. Howard: Meg (crazy
girl), Miss Gertrude Mcclure; Clarissa (old
maid), Miss Margarite Stafford: Katy Irish
servant). Miss Ruth Hogan; cooking club,
Miss Ada Steiger. Mrs. Samuel Finlayson,
Miss Matte Nevius, Miss Minnie Miller,
Miss Lillian Nancura, Mrs. S. r.. Hoffman,
Miss Agnes Tindell. Miss Flora Mcdowell.
Florence.
Prof. William LlGhton was a business Wis
itor at Omaha Saturday.
Mrs. c. B. Fisher went 10 Lincoln Satur-
day to attend to some business there.
NJ. b. Davenport. cashier at The Bee Of
fee. Omaha. was in the city Sunday.
Bert Porterfeld and wife OF Omaha spent
Sunday with Mrs. Porterdeld's aunt. Mrs
b. +. Reynolds
The school attendance has been very small
the last week on account OF so many pupils
having the measles.
Mrs. d.. c. Hass OF Omaha. a former resi-
dent CT this place. was here visiting friends
Wednesday and Thursday.
Mrs. J. G. Hunt spent Thursday night al
home. She is staying in Omaha with Mr.
Hunt. who has a broken ankle.
D. c. Hass of Omaha visited friends here
Friday night and attended the lodge OF
Independent Order OF Odd Fellows. Of which
he is noble grand.
There will be a concert and box socia,
given by the MEMBERS Of the First Presby-
terrain church on February 4. An admission
OF 10 cents will be. charged 10 defray thf
expenses OF the church.
J.. s. Paul has purchased the property o.
r. W. Cowan. consisting OF a lot, residence
and a store building. The property is Jus
opposite the store Of Mr.. Paul on MAR
street and can be used nv him to advantage
Mr.. Cowan with his family will shortl,
leave for Los Angeles. Cal. where he ha:
property and will make his future home.