Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-24

number of social functions was a supper
at the Congregational church, at which
the women were dressed in colonial cos
tunes.
PENDER-A. L. Maryott & Sons one of
the first and oldest business firms of this
place, have sold their lumber and coal
yards to Weller Brothers of Beatrice. The
new fra has assumed charge of the bust
ness.
DAVID c1TY-T. r. Gilmore. manager
placed an order for a complete new set, Of
scenery for the opera house. The new
scenery will be placed in the course Of a
month.
WATERLoo-The referee sale OF the
3; B. Hooper bankrupt goods was "a. held 1,el
]. B, Fradenburs Of Omaha held the sale
as trustee.
MULLEN-Mrs. Sarah Grain, promi-
Mullen, died Friday. Her husband pre-
ceded her in death about eve years ago,
since which time she has successfully man.
aged the ranch.
CoLUMBUs-Rebekah Degree lodge of
Odd Fellows had it's installation and
banquet on Wednesday evening. One of
the high officers from Fremont, Mrs. Llv-
ingston. was expected, but she was i'll
and failed to come.
CoLUMBUs-The daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. w. Carlow, a student at Bellevue
college, was obliged to come home on
account of a severe attack of grip She
is recovering and will soon be able to re-
turn to her studies.
CoLUMBUs,-Friends have received en-
vitations to the marriage of Mr.. Charles
Richardson to Miss Ellerhousen. The
wedding will take place in Chicago. Mr..
Richardson was formerly teacher In the
Columbus High school.
NEBRASKA CITY-Ben Graham Of Ju-
liam broke his leg some time ago and
progressed so finely that he thought he was
able to walk and yesterday made the at
tempt. He made but one step when he fell
and again broke his leg.
BEEMER-The Masonic hall was filled in
response to an invitation to the husbands
and fathers OF Beemer extended by the
Mothers circle. A splendid program waa
rendered by members of the society. The
circle was organized year ago
| FAIRMONT-The Young Peoples Read.
| ing Room association gave an entertain
ment, entitled, "A Japanese and Ben Hul
| attended. The proceeds are 10 furnish
| reading matter for the association.
VALLEY-As Oscar Talbot was hauling
piles to repair the Platte river bridge two
! spans Of the bridge gave way and let Tai
| bot and his team into the river. Talbot
escaped and succeeded in getting out one
] Of his horses, but the other was drowned
! PLATTSMOUTH-Rev ]. A. Fitch OF
Shangtung, China. gave an interesting ac-
| count of his seventeen years experience
| as a missionary in China in the Presby-
terian church last evening. Several seIec-
tions were well rendered by the male quar-
| tet.
BLooMFIELD-The Bloomfield Gas COM
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| that hereafter the gas will be OF a better
! quality and will be furnished its patrons
| at reduced price of probably 83h per cent.
This will make the price OF gas per 1000
/ cubic feet
! BEATRICE-After wrestling three days
! with the bridge case against ]. H. Sparks.
| the Board OF Supervisors decided that the
| bridge committee and as many others of
| the board as cared TO should check up the
| appealed claims OF Mr.. Sparks and visit
| the bridges.
| DAVID CITY-Mrs. Henry Massey, who
lived near Rising City. died quite suddenly
Sunday evening OF dropsy OF the heart
| She was in her usual health and attended
| church in the evening, and upon returning
| home lay down on the sofa and died in a
/ few minutes.
RED CLOUD-Homer b. Howard and
| Miss Matte Taylor were granted license
/ b. Throne were married by Rev. G. Fiji
this week William Bernett and Miss Fran
/ ces F. Clou were married in the county
| court house Thursday.
! BEATRICE-F A Lee, for a number OF
| years a member OF the firm OF Rutherford
& Lee OF this city has taken a position
/ with j, II. Sparks. the bridge contractor
and will have charge Of the work on the
! new normal building now In course OF con-
! struction at Marysville, Kan.
/ COLUMBUS-Several weeks ago II. o
/ Rodehorst started on a trip through the
| European countries to see what he could
! see and learn what he could learn In re
| lation 10 the sale OF harvesters. He hai
just returned, glad to get back on Ne
braska soil and us saiubrious climate. HI
expects TO start out again In a few week.
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