Omaha daily bee., 1908-06-20

victim of melancholy for the last seven
years, during which time he has scarcely
left his room.
oGALLALA-ogallala is preparing for
one of the biggest celebrations on the
Fourth that the town has ever had. Already
more money has been subscribed than for
races and a balloon ascension. with fire
works in the evening, will be some Of the
main attractions of the day.
PLATTSMOUTH-While five farmers
were coming TO this city today from their
homes in two bugsies they attempted to
cross Four-Mile creek, but instead OF cross
stream and 1t was with much difficu ty
that the men were rescued from the rush.
ing torrents and their lives saved.
FREMoNT-Coroner overeaard held an
Maurer, who was killed by contact with a
live wire yesterday. The jury brought in
2 verdict of death by accident and re-
the young man arrived here this afternoon
from Haigler, where he lives on a farm.
ARLINGTON-Corn is getting in bad
shape In this part Of the state. The crop
on the high land is weedy ard needs work.
while the corn in the valley is practically
worthless. Water has stood on the fields
for several weeks, and where 1t has re-
coded the crops are ruined. The valley
farmers have given up all hope of a corn
crop this year.
BEATRICE-As a result OF the heavy
rains of Wednesday night and yesterday
the river rose nearly four feet yesterday,
and last evening lacked twenty-seven inct Q
of reaching the recent high water mark.
left Beatrice yesterday morning for Man
haitian, kan, was cut off by the flood and
failed to return last evening.
PLATTSMOUTH-While Amos Fender
was fishing near the mouth of the Platte
river he saw a boat capslze which con-
tanned two Greeks. Not understanding how
some willows and remained in tina position
until relieved by men in another boat.
They could not swim and had help not
been forthcoming they would certain y have
been rowned.
BEATRICE-The case of the State OF
Nebraska against George Leland, charged
with stealing wheat from a Burlington car
at Wymore. was tried in Judge Crawford's
court yesterday before a jury. After de-
liberating for five hours the jury was un-
able to agree and was DISCHARGED. This
The wheat alleged to have been stolen by
Leland is valued at 50. va
BEATRICE-Dan w McMasters. a youns
farmer living five miles northeast OF Filley
died yesterday morning after an illness oil
a week of appendicitis. re was 20 years
Of age and was born on the farm on which
he died. He was the second son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. NJ. McMasters Of this city anC
leaves a widow and one child. Funera
services were held today at 3 O'Clock from
the home Of the parents OF the deceased
The Odd Fellows were in charge and inter
ment was in Evergreen Home cemetery.
TABLE RoCK-There was another heavy
ram mere W GQnebuAY nlKnN, amounting al
mos, to a cloudburst. The Nemaha rive
came out of its banks. as did Taylor.
branch, and as a consequence the town n
the vicinity Of the depot was again flooded
for the fifth. time this season. During tn,
progress of the storm. which was accom-
panied with a great deal Of electricity, a
ABOUT = O'Clock this morning. the fine barr
Of ]. c. Wood, two miles north OF town
was struck b. lightning and. with the con
tents. was entirely consumed. There was
quantity OF wool. baled hay, harness
wagon and buggy burned, but the stool
escaped. There was $500 insurance on tn
building in the Farmers Mutual, but moth
ing on the contents.
ARLINGTON-Thursday Afternoon IN,
members OF Hiram lodge No. 50. Ancient
Free and Accepted Masons. OF this city
and a large delegation Of Knights Templa
from Fremont went to Elk CITY. Wber
they conducted the funeral OF the lat
William R. Turner. Born at Newark, n
j., January l9, 1881, Mr.. Turner grew I
manhood in that state. and in 1855 he wen
TO California and engaged in mining an
selling supplies to the miners. After quit
returned to New Jersey. and in 1 sssSsrnSs
came to Elk City. where he purchase
seNerau hundred acres OF lard. a hotel,
grocery business, and was also postmaster
Mr.. Turner has always been promlnen
IN local and county affairs. and served sew
eral terms as county commissioner II
was rated one Of the wealthiest men I
Douglas county, ana owred land /
Canada, also being a director OF the Firs
National bank OF Arlington. Uncle Bill
as he was called by his many friends, wa
one OF the charter members OF the Masoni
lodge in this city, a member Of IN
knights Templar at Fremont and a mem
great advocate OF Masonry. holding mar
prominent offices with credit TO himsel
and the fraternity. His Masonic brethren
by their actions and floral embleml
showed in how high esteem he was held
The religious services were held at tn
Methodist Episcopal church at Elk City
Rev. Warne of kennard officiating.