Omaha daily bee., 1906-04-17

within the last few days In that city he
constructed a similar resort. He was for
merly of South Omaha, having offices in
the Pioneer block. He has returned to take
up the present proposition. He said It had
long been a favorite project of w II. Times
and that the administrators were about to
put It into execution He declared that the
plans had all been drafted and that the
hotel would be built the bluff at Childs
Point and a pier would be built at the
river, which would accommodate the pleas
ure boat. The location for the new hotel
is near the Fort Crook street car line and
Joins the grounds of the South Omaha
Country club The cost of the hotel is fixed
at about $3.50, 900 and the parking and other
improvements will cost much more.
There will be an electric tram with con-
venient cars, something after the manner
of a switchback, to convey parties from
the hotel TO the river bank. The whole park
is to be electric lighted.
The other proposition ia that f. II. Har-
riman has taken option on the ten or
more acres of property south OF Swift's
Packing company, together with adjoining
property owned by Kelly & McCarty, for
the purpose of building a large carshop for
the construction of the newly perfected
McKeen gasoline motor cars. The deal has
been effected by the Harrison & Morton
Real Estate company of Omaha, Mr.. Kelly
admitting that he had granted an option
on his holdings yesterday. The plot is an
ideal one being practically level and con-
venient If the shops are located here 1t
will be one of the best additions that has
ever come to the city of South Omaha.
Boy Seriously Injured.
Johnnie Graham, living at Sixteenth and
Missouri avenue. boy of or years was
seriously injured by a kick from horse.
He entered the stable behind the animal
and was struck in the forehead by its hoof.
The toe calk cut an ugly cash in his fore
head just above the eyebrows rendering
him unconscious for a time. He was at
tended by DR.. slabaugh, who stated the
wound was not dangerous but that it was
likely the boys face would be SCARED.
Overall Factory starts Up.
Thirty-two young women began work yes
terday morning at the Bylne-Hammer over
all factory. Most of them were inexperi-
enced, but the foreman said they did re-
markedly well for green hands and he had
no fault TO find with the class of women
who applied for work. The hum Of the
machinery above was noticeable to the city
officers. but II is thought in the course Of a
few days they will become used 10 it.
Magic City Gossip.
John ]. Dvorak, Fifteenth and NJ streets
entertained the Bohemian club last night
at his home.
The ladies' Afternoon club will meet
Friday at The home of Mrs. l.. G. Gibson.
Miss Clarke will assist in the entertain
ment
Mrs F. A. Campbell, wife of DR.. Camp
bell, and Miss McKinnon Of Tilden, Neb.,
are visiting with Mrs. c. e. Campbell of
this city.
Miss Florence McHugh of Omaha will
address the Century Literary club Friday
evening al library hall. Her subject win
be Sydney Lanier.
DR.. Baettie of Lincoln gave an address
before the assembly OF the South Omaha
high school yesterday morning on the sub
ject of Purpose
Mr.. and Mrs. Cressey, Mr. and Mrs.
Wilcox, Mr.. and Mrs. stryker, Mr. ana
Mrs Broadweil, will give a musical in
Masonic hall this week.
j. Bartlett 2s2 South Twentieth. was
taken 10 the SOUS Omaha hospital yester-
day and win undergo an operation under
the hands of DR.. Delaney this morning.
The following births were reported yester-
Jefferson a boy; Andie Mcclure, Seven
teenth and Jefferson, a girl; John Brown.
1855 Y street, a girl Myron p. Snyder, ~
North Twenty boy.
Rev r. b. A. Mcbride will deliver a
lecture to the United Presbyterian church
members Wednesday evening. II is d.
society The occasion Is the annual thank
Offering. There will be special music.
The case OF William Fitzpatrick was
tried yesterday. The charge was changed
10 that OF plain assault and battery. on
this Judge King fined him SIS and costs
and in default Of payment sentenced him
to twenty days in the county jail.
The officers Of the Order Of the Eastern
star for the ensuing year are: Matron. Mrs.