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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04
News of NehrnnI,n.

BEATRICE-The dwelling of Emil John
SON VINO lives near Hoag, was struck by
lightning and badly damaged. The family
escaped unhurt.
YORK-On Wednesday evening at $50,
June %. at the home Of Mr.. John Roms-
dal, occurred the wedding of his daughter,
Marie, 10 Mr.. Charles +. Sandal.
BEATRICE-Oscar Shores, who was
brought here from Denver recently on a
OF Adams was released yesterday from
the county jail. 1t is reported that the
case may be settled out of the courts.
YORK-Mr Fred Hogen died at his resi-
dence on Platte avenue Friday evening,
June 80, at o'clock Of hemorrhage of the
bowels, aged 80 years.
GENEVA,-Mrs, Taylor, wife of School
pital In Kansas City, where she has under
gone an operation and word has been re-
ceived that she is doing well
YoRK--Last Wednesday noon at the
Blodsett hotel parlors, County Judge A. b.
Taylor united in marriage Glenn Smith
and Miss Minnie Hendricks, both popular
| young people living near Lushton.
! BEATRICE-H. w. Conard. who has been
cashier at the Burlington depot here for
| the past few weeks, has resigned his po-
/ sition to become travelling auditor for the
Colorado Midland road with headquarters
| at Lincoln.
! BEATRICE-John Veon Gell down a eel.
/ lar way at his home in South Beatrice
/ Saturday night, sustaining a broken collar
/ bone and severe bruises about the body
/ AS he is past so years Of age II Is hard
| TO predict the outcome Of his Injuries.
! GENEVA-The following Is the rainfall
| for the first half OF the year: January
| Los; February 10; March, IS; April. 3y9
| May 1888; June, 434; total, l76l; same pc
/ Rod, 1894 1885, normal for same period
1914 inches An inch of rain fell yesterday
| YORK-On Wednesday, June Is, at
| o'clock occurred the marriage Of Mr.. AlbiI
/ Minis, daughter of M and Mrs. ". p
! Cummins Of Seward, Neb. The ceremony
was solemnized by Rev. A ~ Ballard o.
/ York
! BEATRICE-Two marriages occurred II
| the county court here Saturday. The frs
/ named couple were William H. Hunting
/ and Miss Minnie Orlandt Of Haddam, Kan.
| and the second Jasper NJ. Sykes of Cla
! tonia, Neb and Mrs. Hannah Brown OF
! Corning n. Y.
| BEATRICE-W. II. Thompson, charged
with assaultiRg Thomas Richardson a
Ianham, Neb., with knife with intent
| 1900 Saturday and was released until IN
! date OF his PTelLaaipaTy bearing. which n
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04

TABLE ROCK. Neb,, July 3.-(Special.)
-Pawnee politics are beginning to warm
up slightly and conditions are beginning
to come to the surface. The Office of
sheriff is generally conceded to G. r. Mar
tin, the present incumbent, who is serv-
ing his first term. If there is any oppo-
sition TO Frank A. Barton, the county
judge, 1t has not yet developed For county
superintendent the name of e. NJ, Avery,
from the west part of the county, is fire.
quently mentioned. though many are in
favor of continuing in Office the present
superintendent ]. c. Waddell, who is serv-
ing his second term For treasurer the
names Of c. l. Norris of Table Rock and
Nelson Nye of Clay are oftenest mentioned.
For county clerk James Tillotson, 1t is
said, of this place will contest with Frank
l.. Evans of Pawnee City, the present
deputy county clerk.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04
BEAVER CREEK OUT OF BANRS
e5uSinsSS Block at Beaver City OOllapsSH
Because Of High Water 8
BURLINGTON TRACK is WASHED AWAY
Wagon Bridges Are washed Dat
and TeIeBraDhic Communication
interrupted by Flood which
Covers the Valley.

BEAVER CITY. Neb, July 9.-The
Beaver valley is under water and much
damage has been done by the foods.
Heavy rains have fallen during the week.
Yesterday morning the amount of rainfall
for four days reached 10 inches. Beaver
creek, which has been out OF its banks for
several days. because a raging torrent,
spread out over the town, running
through the alfalfa fields and small grain,
and drowning hundreds of hogs and other
live stock. In Beaver City the north wall
OF the IN'eaze block was caved in because
of high water. The cellars OF business
houses and dwellings were filled with
water. Two miles east OF town 1900 feet Of
the Burlington track is washed away, in
some places ties and rails being carried
from the rlght-of-way. There is another
Washout west OF town on the same road.
There has been no telegraphiO communi-
cation for two days. Wagon bridges in all
directions have been washed away,
The burial services of the late r. r. Mil
Ter Of Lincoln were held yesterday under
difficulties. The remains were brought from
Lincoln Friday and interment was to have
been made that day. On account of wash
outs between Orleans and oxford the
funeral party was compelled to drive across
the country. As It was impossible TO reach
the cemetery the family attended by an
escort OF Masons, was taken by hand cars
provided by the Burlington across the high
water where they were met by teams from
the country and conveyed to the cemetery
RepGbIicRn River High.
FRANKLIN, Neb,. July ESPECIAL Tel
egram)-The Republican river is the high
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04

HOLDREGE, Neb., July 9.-(speciaL)-
The Holdrege Junior normal closed its
fourth week Saturday with 1s3 enrolled,
Today the students are scattering and go
ing to their homes for a few days vaca-
ton. School work will not be resumed IN
til Wednesday. Monday will be made up
by holding classes on the following Sat
urday. The usual interest in the various
classes is being well kept up. Many who
came intending TO stay but one or two
weeks have decided to remain for the
term. Mr.. Robinson's lecture, which was
to have been given Wednesday evening
has been postponed. The chapel period
each day for the past week has been taken
up with special music or interesting talks
Mr.. w. X. Fowler was visitor at the
normal Wednesday and Thursday. He
talked 10 the students at chapel Thurs
day morning.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04
Flag VIII he RAISED.

The Fourth Of July will be approprI-
ately celebrated at St Peters parochiaI
school at Leavenworth and Twenty-eghtf
streets at o'clock this morning with a
flag raising. A seventy-fve foot iron flag
stan has Just been erected on the school
grounds and the flag will be unfurled to
the breeze with appropriate ceremonies. T.
j Mahoney will be the orator Of the occa-
sion and among other visitors 10 be pres
ent will be General Patrick II. Barry. for
mer adjutant general of Nebraska. Mem
bers Of the Grand Army will also partici-
pate in the ceremonies and the music will
be furnished by the Musical Union band
and patriotic songs will be rendered by the
choir of St. Peters church.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04
Trouble Leads 10 suicide.

AUBURN, Neb, July 3.-CSpeeial)-
Charles Schantz committed suicide by
hanging in his barn at his home in Brown
Vile yesterday evening. Mr.. Schantz was
about g years Of age and came to Brown
Vile at an early day. He was an old sol
der and had been for years member of
the Soldiers Relief board Of this county.
He raised large family Of bright intel
ligent girls, all Of whom are married. The
real cause OF his act is not positively
known, but 1t is generally attributed 10
some recent trouble
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04

dience Miss Cusick comes under the aus
pieces Of the national prohibition party.
TECUMSEH-Two young married women
were left for the-city and county authori-
ties to care for a day or two the past
week. 1t seems that they We're travelling
with their parents-in-law from an Iowa
point to some place in Kansas, where their
husbands had preceded them and were
working in the harvest fields. The party
was travelling by wagon. Trouble arose
among them when Tecumseh was reached
and the old folks left the women hcre.
The husband of one OF them was telc-
graphed and he sent money for them to
continue the trip with
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04
BODY is FOUND AFTER ONE YEAR
Buried in Sand and Uncovered by
Recent Flood.

SCHUYLER, Neb., July 3-(SpeciaI Tele-
gram.)-The remains Of John Pollard who
was drowned in Freemans creek about
four miles south of Spalding May "a. 1904.
We're found last Saturday and brought to
this place late today, where they were
buried in the Catholic cemetery north of
town. The body was found within few
feet of where 1t went down and was COW
cred up with sand. The recent flood there
uncovered the body and it was found by a
passerby.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04

the company and today the business men
of the city were approached with a sub
scription list, with the result that about
5000 was subscribed for the ENTERPRISE,
which McCook will hold in connection with
its Woodmen logrolling and fine stock show
this fall, and will make, the premier event
of the year for southwestern Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04
Another Insurance COMPANY.

The Metropolitan Surety Company of Now
York city has established a branch office
on the main floor of the Board Of Trade
building, Omaha, Neb., appointing George
DodsOn Company general agents and Nc
Clifton, Gaines q Story attorney for Ne
braska and western Iowa. By making this
connection the Metropolitan Surety Com.
pany will Immediately become one of the
prominent surety companies in this terri
tory
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04

dents in Hastings. Johnnie Ross, the o
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Ross
was shot between the eyes with a blank
cartridge this afternoon, Willie Lowman
the S-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs William
Lowman, was shot through the hand and
several other boys were badly wounded by
the discharge of blank cartridges.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04
River Breaks a Record.

River Breaks n Record.
BLOOMINGTON, Neb., July S.-The Re-
publican river at this place is higher than
ever known in the history of the coun-
try, owing to the excessive rains. The bot
tom, extending from the railroad track to
the blufs, is one vast sheet of water All
traffic from the south side has been aban-
doned. c. f. Mofatt, a prosperous farmer
and stock raiser, lost about lao head of
hogs Losses OF stock are reported from
various places along the valley. Early this
morning the river bridge at Franklin was
swept away and the bridge at Naponee is
reported out. Many narrow escapes from
drowning In attempts to rescue stock are
reported. The Republican valley from BLUM
to blum is one vast river, with here and
there the tops of alfalfa stacks barely
above the flood. The fence posts are totally
submerged 1t is reported that a house has
been swept away at Orleans and is COM
ing down the river. Several houses on the
bottom here are expected to float away.
GENEVA, Neb, July 3-(Special. )-One-
half inch more rain fell last night: this will
be great hindrance TO harvesting, which
has already commenced. Wheat was cut on
the c. 4. Thorp farm east of town yester-
day. Many fields OF corn are badly in need
OF cultivation. and with the continued
rains and harvest at hand, will never be
cleaned.
SUTHERLAND, Neb., July 3.-(Special)
The amount Of rainfall in this territory
during the past several days has caused
much surprise, to say the least, on the
part of the oldest settlers Following
three or four hard rains in as many days,
there came a deluge Saturday night that
was little short of terrific. 1t Is estimated
that the precipitation amounted to fully
six inches and the storm was general
over the contiguous section. Crops and
especially the sugar beets we're washed
out in many places, and water is stand
ing 10 a depth OF several feet in the low
places. In town for several hours after
the rain IL was almost impossible ia get
about the streets. The railroad grade was
washed in many places and trains held up
till repairs could be made. II is difficult 10
form any definite estimate OF the damage
70 crops and orchards. the latter being
damaged TO considerable extent by hail
as well as the wind recently.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04

Mr.. w. II. Kinross begs 20 announce that
for the months OF July and August he will
teach in Colorado Springs and Denver,
placing THE Mkado" on the stage in both
cities He will return 10 Omaha Septem-
Der 6; fall term will then begin. First
"Fatinitza" rehearsal for Omaha operate
association on second Tuesday in Septem-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04

MCOOK, Neb., July Especial 1.-The
McCook Commercial club last night
decided TO hold a street fair August
q 10 September 2, inclusive. one week and
to engage the Parker Amusement company
for that occasion. A committee at once
closed contract with Manager Tyler Of
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04
Proceeds Under scavenger Inv.

NEBRASKA CITY, July 3-(special.)-
County Treasurer r. w. Kelly has filed in
the district court a petition under the pro-
visions Of the scavengsT tax law. The law
Affects all imposed real estate taxes. The
treasurer filed with the petition two led
gers OF 800 pages each which contain the
descriptions and the amounts OF unpaid
taxes on real estate.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04
Murderer is CaDtured.

FULLERTON. Neb., July a-(Special) ,
Voso Bosswick, the railroad robber who
killed Dan Dimick, a companion in a quar-
rel. was located and arrested by the sheriff
a few miles from the scene.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04

est ever known at this place. 1t is now
over a mile wide and is still rising.
The loss to crops and live stock on the
first bottom is heavy. The wagon bridge
went out this morning. involving a loss of
fully $4,000
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04

PIERRE. S. D., July 2-CSDecial Tele-
gram.)-The heavy rains o. the last few
days have made Bad river valley torrent
and a large part OF the Fort Pierre resi-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04
blank Cartridge Accidents.

HASTINGS Neb., July s.-(special. THE
blank cartridge pistol u causing many acct
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04
RepaLlicnn River High.

FRANKLIN. Neb.. July S.-Cspecial Tel
egram. The Republican river is the high
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-07-04

set for July IL. Thompson has been in
Jail ever since the stabbing ARRAY a month
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-03-09
WIIETSELL-

Correspondence Of The Argus.
The farmers have done nothing all winter
except to consume what they raised last
sumner.
The farmers are generally looking for
ward TO an early spring and fors large
acreage Of crop FOR the coming season. as
large kiins Of lime are being burned by a
great many OF our farmers.
We see Bro. Brown" you are going 10
publish delinquent list Of away back
crs" wen Tess cop like a little man. BRO "
but don't hit as too hard soon as the
ginseng bids fourth 80 the spring We win
ty to gee 60 our feet gain
The Rambler has been negotiating with
the Emperor OF China for contract TO
Furnish ginseng the coming year and he
tells me since he bias been 40 Charleston
tho deal has been consumatcd aud ID is
quite large one too With the help Of the
Legislature De got contract with the
Emperor Tor 10000 lbs lie has taken
Col jim stonebrakeI and me in AS part.
ners but don't want % TO get out yet lie
gets % tremendous price Tor the root
The smallpox has interrupted the peace
and dignity oftho Settlement AZ hmblers.
burg by its appearance in the family Of
George Ncstor Will some others exposed
20 o. 30 does seem strange rhat intelligent
people Won't take .ue precautlon 20 i'm
munc themselves from This dread disease
when ihcy know DO abroad in the land
Vaccination is the only remedy that will
stamp 30 OUT. ltis better 10 yaccinatc and
be- immuned entirely rom 90 than % take
the consequences OF smallpox and be shut
up Tor an indefinite time. subject To- the
Criticisms aud tie absence OF your neigh.
b1rs In their time OF peril While there Is
some advocates against vaccination. but
their argument is fallacious All they have
60 say is they would rather have smallpox
than De- yacciuatcj. and thus lee thcmseIvc.
and their families co. and when The small
pox does by accident or otherwise. Rct into
their ncighborhood. thcy are the first PEG.
pie TO howl and run to The Board OF Health
Tor quarantine measures thus wanting the
ueIghbor shut up and starved to death
without showing any degree of humanIt,
toward Dim whatever Now this suroi,
CAN'T be- ignorance of che effect that yacci
nation has upon smallpox Tor ieis he YER
dict compelled by the testimony Of scores
around us and when &c comes up before a
tqbuual Tor Investigation o. shows win
ap'Iued hands That vaccination will be-.
}ond any doubt immune from smallpox
Then why is DC that tha people don't vac
c'natc and save this worry and trouble and
bowling around about &c and stamp 10 ou.
altogether
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-03-09
RnWLEsHnRn

Correspondence Of The Argus.
The venerable WIN Streets is 900 at thls
writing
The protrscted meeting closed last Sun.
day night
tits reported that we have several cases
OF diphthena nfown
The band Of this place is progressing
nicely with Clyde Reppart AS teacher.
w. w Smith has his fine new dwelling
completed on Main Street and is now oc.
cup.ng &C.
The music teacher Mr.. 10. Cunningham
has left Tor parts unknown and fair young
girl Of ihis town is wearing black
TT Hooten is going TO keep summer
Boardcrs this summer as be is eniarging
Obs fine big house on Railroad Street
Our school closed Friday and great
many Of our lads received no benefit as they
spent their time loaHng around and chew
ing tobacco and smoking cigarettes and
learned more mcauncss than they did their
books
No Editor 6 wish TO thank you very
kindly for defending your correspondent
In your last issue 10 the shoe hts th,
kicker lct bin wear b. 3 do not care how
much be writes about me AS have lived
in this town ior several years and no one
can truthful.y say anything about me un.
becoming gentleman or good citizen.
sober and Industrious. would like TO ask
the kicker 70 be was thinking abou. himself
when be- wrote about me.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-03-09

Corresnonaents nf rh, A..

Correspondence Of The Argus.
+. X. Miller was at Terra Alta Friday.
John Cupp is calling on friends at Addison
Pa.
Nietor cupp was a, Brueeton on business
"Wednesday
Russ Leonard Of LenoN, was m our com.
muoiI Monday.
Supt 4. w. Cauieo visited the school
here las, Thursday
Oakley Miller and family moved from near
GAINESVILLE, to his property here
Miss Bliss Frankhouser has been on the
sick lis, few days the past week
William Schnopps is visiting his sister
Mis-. John Shafter near Guard, Pa.
Gay Guseman and Victor Cupp were
logging for J. J. Kelly The past week
Marshall IIilemau aud son Frank, Of
Addison, Pa, were here on business Friday.
Mrs. Geo f. Spiker aud son Earl, were
calling on friends near GAINESVILLE Thurs
day,
Spencer Guthrie aud Wesley Smith were
a, FrendsviIe Thursday after goods fcr J d.
]. Kelly.
J. J. Kelly was out at his brother George
Al Kelly's near GAINESVILLE Wednesday on
business,
Mrs. Ben Awmsn, Grandma AMMAN and
Mrs Josiah Ditmore were guests at John O.
Kelly's Sunday
Mrs. Mary Livsngood aud MIS-. Sarah
Kelly were visiting at John Q. Kellys from
Thursday ill Sunday.
Mr.. aud Mrs Martin Cupp went to visit
their daughter Mrs. Charles Fike at Ad.
olson, Pa, last week.
Miss Nina Smith of this place and Charles
Groves of Cuzzatt, attended the closing Of
the Pleasant Valley school Wednesday.
s. Frank Kelly and little son Ralph.
attended Master Isaac Harmed birthday
party at Brondonyille last "Wednesday after.
noon.
Mrs. Philip Schnopp aud little daughter
Lena are visiting Mrs Sam FELTON, and
Mrs. Charles Homer at Terra Alta and
CoHnth.
jeff Frazee was to see his father near
Friendsville, who was seriously IN THUS.
day. We have learned since that his father
died Sunday morning March s
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-03-09
ARtNAwAY fREIenr
Cows, calves and Steel Rails Badlt
Mixed up.

There was a bad wreck over ON the n. y
q. railroad len this county last Wednesday
\ freight tram runaway ON the steep grade
between Terra Alta and Row)esbarg The
airbrakes failed to work and the train ctew
could do nothing with the train 10 control
It, The engineer Frank Rinsrd was badly
hurt and taken TO the hospital In Cumber.
land. jus, below Rodamers the tender
jumped the track and tore loose from the
engine, going over the bank into deep
raviue and taxing over The rest of the train
which was bad wreck. One car was load.
ed with hue jersey COWS and calves being
shipped to Claskshu1g dairy 6rm. Al
the COWS were killed but two aud neatly all
the calves killed OF ouippled. Three cars
loaded with steel rails went over the bank
aud were twisted and mixed up in the
general debris. The eugine remained on
the track and ran on down TO Rowlesburc
where her fires we've drawn to keep her
from exploding etc. Il was bad wreck
aud heavey loss 20 the railroad
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-03-09
TWILIGHT.

Correspondence Of The Argus
Madam Rumor sayslwe are going 10 have
wedding out az Manown soon
Sunday School will be organized at the
Bethlehem church Sunday March 10 al 10
a. m.
John Z. Shafcr is able TO be out again.
his injuries not being 50 serious as was re
ported.
Homer Kcefover was at the big cut Mon.
day, with his camera taking some views Of
Of the steam shovel.
Charley Iceman wife and baby arrived
here last week from Pocabontas county
where be has been engaged in the sawmHl
business.
The steam shovel was put in operation
40 che Cool spring last Monday evening
aud is working an right The Talbot Bros.
have purchased another shovel much ar.
ger than this one. which they will place al
che big 900 below Barton Fields. This
makes ten steam shoycls owned aud oper-
atcd by Talbot brothers. They expect to
put large force Of men on this road soon
as toe we uher will permit and work viii
be pushed as rapidly as possible. 70 IS cx.
pected that trains will bc running TO KING
wood by next faH
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-03-09
MnuNr NEnn-
deuce of The Argus.

Correspondence Of The Argus
Mr. a, l.. Gibson and mother and Mrs.
u. l.. Johns were Valley Point callers Fri.
day last
There was number Of our people
attended meeting az Pleasant Wiley last
sunday night
Our School closes next Friday We
have had successful term. Mr. Mason
is a good Instructor
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom kline was the sun.
day guests Of Mr.. aud Mrs ] Wolfe,
OF Rockville, Sunday last
We are under the impression we will
have a wedding to report soon For par
ticulars call on Benton Graham.
zweyers Liston have retired from the
merchandise business and are running
a shooting gallery and photographer
shop
Mr.. and Mrs. a. J.. Gibson OF near Fair
mont is visiting the parental roof and
many friends OF tins community at this
writing
Our girls an wear smile. the kid has
got back from Pleasant Valley where he
spent the winter with the school kids OF
that place
Good sleighing and shedding has been
the go Tor some time since Good old
summer time is welcomed as she approach.
os day 10y day
Ezra Forman has got The mail route from
Pisgah to Valley Point Mr. forman has
moved his family 20 pisgah We regret
the loss Of as good ueighbor as he Is.
J b. T.. Liston says he has quit going to
shooting matches Tor he has been only al
one match this winter Ills wife says il
Is so for it has been a continued match all
| winter
We understand the Mount Zion school
begins March 9th with Crisis Hartmyer al
the birch aud the Gale school begins the
r}th Of March with d. X Mason as in.
| structor
Our hustIing miller. post master and
merchant, Yes Clark, coulemplatos build
Ing new mill storeroom. and post Office
winch will be appreciated by his many
| customers.