Omaha daily bee., 1905-08-25

AUBURN-The infant son of E. w. Bris-
tow OF this city died this morning after an
illness of but two days
KEARNEY-This evening at the home Of
the officiating clergyman, Rev. A. n.
Fraser, Frank Fleming and Miss jeanette
Greeve were united in marriage.
BEATRICE-A party of Burlington sur
veyors arrived in the city yesterday and
began the work of making surveys for the
new tracks to run to the proposed new
station.
ALBION-Another fine shower fell yes
terday morning, but was followed by the
hottest afternoon of the season. Last night
light rain fell and the weather Is very
much cooler this morning.
AUBURN-Miss Anna G. Saunders of this
city and John c. Marston of Ochelata. /. r.
were, married today The couple departed parted
they will make their future home.
TECUMsEH-A little son OF Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Wolff. few miles east OF
here, is suffering from the effects of
broken collar bone. He was riding on the
shoulders of a playmate when he fell with
sufficient force to fracture the bone.
BEATRICE-Rev. j. w. Merrill, OF the
Baptist church of this city, who recently
rendered his resignation to become effective
September l, has accepted a cail cal from the the
move his family there in a few days.
FALLS CITY-Warren Snavely was ar
rested the first Of the week on a warrant
charging snavely with stealing a suit OF
clothes. Snavely was taken before Judge
Moran and given a ten-day jail sentence
PLATTsMOUTH-Guy d. McNIaken and
Miss Minnie Peterson were married last
evening at the home of Colonel H. c. Nc
Maken, in the presence Of a number OF
1rends OF lhe cohtIaCtihs PSIues' ne ne
ceremony was performed by Canon II. b.
Burgess.
ALBION-The Boone county fair, which
will be held next month, undoubtedly will
be one of the most successful ever held in
the county. Extensive improvements have
been made and the association IS In far bet
ter shape to handle exhibits than ever be-
fore.
WEST POINT-A very heavy rain fell
here last evening and continued all night.
The ground is thoroughly soaked and the
corn crop is undoubtedly now out of dan
ger of any damage from dry weather. The
prospect for a bOuntiful yield of this cereal
Is exceedingly favorable.
BEATRICE-T A. Woodward of this
city has purchased the double store build
ing on North Sixth street, occupied by
| o. W. Beckwith. the druggist, and another
brick block on North Fifth street occupied
| by c. +. WILDER, the butcher from the
Northwestern Insurance company.
GRAND ISLAND-The business men OF
| this city went on an excursion trip up the
ord branch this morning, their destina-
| tion being the LQup city carnival They
will stop at all Intervening points for a
| visit all along the line and extend a greet
ing. over 800 followed the band.
BEATRICE-C. L. Westcott was quite
| badly burned about the hands and face at
his home by the explosion Of gasoline. He
| had stepped into the cellar to set a rat trap
/ and In lighting match the fumes from
| a can Of gasoline ignited, causing an ex-
| plosion. His injuries are not regarded
] serious.
AUBURN-A light rain fell here last
night. accompanied by a severe electrical
storm. No damage has been reported done
| by the wind or lightning Corn in this sec
| tion OF the state Is making great growth
/ with very favorable prospects OF being the
best and largest yield ever raised in this OF
| adjoining counties.
BEATRICE-Yes carriage carry
ling some of the members of the Stone
| Pyle wedding party from the brides home
/ 70 the Burlington station broke down
/ throwing a number Of young women out
] on the pavement and scattering rice, old
| shoes, etc, in every direction. The Occu.
| pants escaped uninjured.
! WEST POINT-The funeral OF the late
! John BartenhOrst, sr., who died very sud
| denly in this city on Monday, occurred
yesterday and was one Of the largest that
/ has been seen here for many years. The
! deceased was one of the earliest settlers OF
| Cunning county. He was So years OF age
and enjoyed splendid health up 10 the day
/ OF his death. He arose early In the morn
4 ing and did some chores and about II
! o'clock retired 70 his bedroom 70 rest. When