Omaha daily bee., 1905-10-14

brought to Falls City for burial provid-
ing the complications from the yellow fever
scare do not prevent bringing the body
north.
HUMBOLDT-John Dixie, the pioneer
farmer, who died few days since from
a stroke of paralysis, was buried yesterday
from the Catholic church at Dawson, the
local priest conducting the services. Mr..
Dixie was native of Ohio, and was in his
nth year when death came.
BROKEN BOW-The funeral of the late
r. E. Glass, who died at his residence
early Wednesday evening, Will take place
from the Methodist church tomorrow after
The body will be inferred in Broken Bow
cemetery with Masonic honors.
YORK-News has been received an
nouncng the death Of Mrs. Philip Ritger
Mrs. Ritger three years ago moved from
York to Long Beach, Cal. They were pio-
neers In York and for years Mr.. ISitger
was engaged in business here.
BEATRICE-The Beatrice Chautauqua
Literary Scientific Circle met last night at
the home of Mrs. William Steffen and re-
organized for the year by the election of
these officers Rev. J. A. Lowe, president;
Mrs. J. A Gage, vice president; Mrs.
Baumgardner. secretary-treasurer.
FREMONT-Louis Dahl of Scribner was
the first man sent to the asylum from this
county under the new law for the cure of
dipsomaniacs. The complaint was filed by
his friends, who believed that confinement
and treatment was what he needed. He
was taken to Lincoln yesterday afternoon.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. delegation from
here left the middle of the week for Ft.
Pierre. S. D., where the members expect
to file on land should they find some de-
sirable pieces unclaimed. The parties who
are already there are making extensive inn
proyements, and on account of new rail-
road their property is advancing in price.
BEATRICE-The county fair was at
tended yesterday by the largest crowd
since the opening of the show. Aside from
the regular exhibits, some splendid races
were pulled off by local hOrsemen. Today
was Beatrice day, and the attendance was
even better than yesterday, a number of
business houses closing Ina the afternoon.
STELLA-Rev. S. Goldsmith, VINO was
recently appointed as pastor of the Meth
odist Episcopal church at this place, has
not arrived on the work yet. At the time
OF his appointment he was taking an eN-
not had regular appointment the past
year. When last heard from he was at
Walla Walla, Wash. and had not heard
OF his appointment.
Commercial club, held in the club rooms
last night, all of the old members Of the
board were reelected. p. A. Kilmer re-
signed, and b. f. Marshall, jr.. was elected
In his piece. After the election Of officers
several speeches were made concerning the
York chautauqua to be held next year, and
many other discussions were held about
important questions. On next Friday night
will take place the election of officers.
BEATRICE-Ftfteen chicken plckers in
the employ OF IL. Fishback of this city
yesterday made a demand for higher wages
and after doing so quit work. Mr.. Fish
back stated that the men did not say how
much of an increase they wanted. The
scale paid Is the same as that OF Swift and
Company, ia cents for hens and "a cents
for springs Mr.. F1shback says that some
OF the men have been making as high as
81 per day. The plant was running as
usual yesterday and did not appear to be
materially affected by the strike.
PLATDSMOUTH-An evangelstic coun-
Gil meeting was held in tho First Metho-
dlst Episcopal church in this city last even
ing TO formulate plans for one years re-
ylval campaign In the eastern portion Of
Cass county. Presiding Elder George L.
Wright ID. D., OF Nebraska City spoke
on Answers 10 Prayer; Rev Samuel Kiser
of Nehawka told Of Preparations for Re
Yivals''; Rev NJ. s. Fouch of Union spoke
Of Revival Methods; Rev. Francis Deal
OF Louisville was given for his subject,
Revival Spirit, Rev. J. T.. HOulgate OF
Plattsmouth spoke OF Personal Work /:
G. c. Westcott Of Plattsmouth spoke OF
Decision Day in the Sunday School," and
man Can Assist the Pastor"