Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-01
NEWS OF OMAHA SUBURBS
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/ last week.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. John Dougherty
on Friday, SON
The brick for Peter Gravert's snew ele-
vator is on the ground.
| Gus Judge has repapered and reprinted
/ the interior OF his shop.
Sherd Quinn Is erecting a two-story resi-
dence on South Morton avenue.
Rev. ]. NJ. Leidy presides at the st. Ed
wards Methodist church today.
! ]. NJ Degan went to Shenandoah Ia, on
! Wednesday on business matters.
| Miss stger is the guest Of friends in
! Plattsmouth. She will return tomorrow.
o. b. Furbush will accompany sixteen
| of his friends to North Dakota Tuesday.
! G. r. williams is entertaining a brother
| from Minnesota, who arrived Thursday.
! Mrs. c. d. TOtman il slowly improving.
I She expects TO leave the hospital by Easter
There was a successful sale of twenty
horses at VOLTS corner by Oscar Ander-
/ son.
Mrs. b. F. Miller entertained on wednes-
day Mrs. Ed Mornell and Mrs. Elrod Of
/ Omaha.
Miss stuu came up from Plattsmouth
on Wednesday and made brief visit with
/ friends here.
Mr. Harrison, formerly of this place.
| came in from Albion, Neb., wednesday Tor
"a brief visit.
w. A. TAYLOR has resumed work this
week after long absence on account OF
| severe Illness.
Miss Bee Hoffman entertained a number
of her young friends at her home on
! Thursday evening.
Miss Emma Es9ing of Omaha, who form
! erly taught In the Benson schools, was a
Benson visitor Sunday.
Mrs. Clarence Pamp and daughter of
| Irvington, visited her mother, Mrs. g. X.
! Williams, on Thursday.
Next Thursday the Sunshine club of st.
| Bernard's chapel will meet at the home
/ of Mrs. Joseph Mcclure.
The Benson camp OF Modern Woodmen
| will give a smoker in connection with It's
Flags were lowered to half-mast on
Monday out of respect to the late mayor
| Frank f. Moores of Omaha.
Rev Mr.. Totman breaches at lrvington
this morning to fill vacancy made by the
] departure of Rev. Mr. Rawson
George Burr has taken permanent en-
ployment in the Benson meat market ne
was formerly employed in Omaha.
Last night the Fraternal Union of Benson
Initiated about fifteen new candidates.
Banner lodge of Omaha put on the work
| The Ladies' Aid society met last week
with Mrs. w. S. Wedge. Next "Wednesday
they meet at the parsonage for important
work.
A meeting of the Ancient order OF United
| Workmen lodge of Benson was held on
| wednesday, John Herbst was new can
dictate.
Miss Lizzie Meyers returned to her home
| In Lisbon Ia, on Friday, after visiting her
| sister Mrs C. D. Totman, at the Swedish
! hospital.
A sight blaze in McGulres elevator at
an early hour Tuesday evening was uls-
covered and put out before serious dam
age resulted.
Next Monday evening at the usual hour
a meeting of the Benson hre deparInleut
will be held. The annual electAoh VI oihSSi ,
will take place.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Morrison of South
Halcyon avenue had as their guests last
week Mr.. and Mrs. william newman Vi
Amsterdam, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Williams have re
turned from New. Orleans, where they they
visited and attended the Marol Grds' lheH
report an interesting trip.
William Hackman ST., who has been on
the sick list, Is again able TO be OUT. ne
expects to leave for Nor Mort DaSofs On
Fourteen of Burt Childs friends from
Irvington and Benson gathered at his nome
on March oath. Cards, refreshments ana
sociabiity passed an enjoyable evening
The Benson public schools will be closed
during next week for the regular spring
vacation Last Wednesday afternoon "a
holiday was granted for the Jim Key
matinee.
Next Tuesday evening meeting for the
organization OF a lodge of knights ana
Ladies of Security in this place VIII De
called by state Manager 1hoihaS anu o'"V'
chief officers.
Two candidates received the third de-
gree in the odd Fellows lodge last week,
| Plans for the anniversary celebration were
made. A smoker furnished by MI NC
Candless followed.
A committee composed of Messrs. Henry
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representing the Benson Pleasure club, VIII
give their first grand pail next Saturuuy
evening at the odd Fellows nail
Rev Mr. Winship of Walnut Hill VIII
take charge of the morning services ~
| the Methodist church today in Mr.. Leldy
absence. The Ephworth league WI VIII hoid
. the evening service, beginning at ':SO'
c. c. Williams, former proprietor of a
general merchandise and grocery store on
North Military avenue, has taken up the
| plumbers trade He has sold his store 70
. baker & Messenger of Cedar Creek, Neb.
A surprise party was rendered to Mrs.
William Johnson on last "Wednesday even
ing. Might've and whist We're played WIN
prizes given, and won by Miss Z: Johnson
and Mr. H o. Wuln. About fifteen
guests were present.
Next. Tuesday three village trustees will
be elected for a full term and one TO NIL a
, vacancy. The candidates on one ticket are,
James Howard, Jesse Long, John peterson
and Burt Chidsi on th SD UyhG Ron 'i Mor,
! ton and w. +. Somes. A large vote IS
looked for.
Frank Bleick and Alvina schooner We're
married on Wednesday, March q. Both
bride and groom have been well known N
this place and have many r young ,d drie 81
| the groom is a Of Albert Bleick. The
Young couple left for their future home In
North Dakota,
teachers as follows: John Speedie prin-
cipai; Misses Alice Culbertson, Margaret
Fedde, Frances Bell, Emma DaNld, be
atrice HOFFMAN, Anna James and Nellie
Kuncel The last two named VIII take
the places of Hattie Pickard and Adele
: RYAN resigned. improvements to the
grounds were authorized. Regular bills
were allowed.
The boys gymnasium is making great
progress, having been affiliated with the
Omaha Young Mems Christian association
Mr. s. p Morris will have supervision oil
the local club. 1t will be their purpose ia
have debates. social stunts and practical
talks In connection with the regular ath-
7 letic work. Monday evening they will have
a 4 O'Clock supper followed by a debate
and gym" work. The following have been
appointed chairmen over their respective
4 committees: Dave Washburn, Ed Hansen
and Walter Congdon.
J Last Thursday evening the Epworth
leaguers entertained a large number OF
friends at an indoor picnic at the Odd
Fellows hall. Bright decorations and
the summer attire OF the walters were
! very appropriate. Mr.. Denison, boys di-
, rector % the Young Mems Christian asso-
citation of Omaha, rendered several inter
E esting recitRtiOns The Boys club Of Ben
! son then gave a splendid exhibition OF theiI
, gymnastic class work. This being theiI
irst public appearance they were heartily
applauded and encouraged.
Florence.