Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-22

Liddell will. be assisted by Rev. J. H. Mac
Cornell, pastor of the Presbyterian church
of Hebron. The meetings will continue
indefinitely.
BEATRICE-Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Spear
of Diller, former Beatrice residents, were
seriously Ill for a short time O few days
ago from rom p 6an poisoning, G brns by
A physician was called and they were soon
relieved.
NEBRASKA CTTY-Mrs. Stevens, aged 81,
Mrs. j. H. Gregg, fell down the stairs yes
terday and broke her hip. Her injuries are
such it Is feared she cannot recover. She
Is one of the old settlers Of this part of
the state.
YORK-One of the latest enterprises
started in York, and what promises to de-
nary, is the Perfect Overlay company, max
ing an invention of Mr.; A. r. Titles of
the York Newspaper Union company for
use in printing.
HUMBOLDT-The half interest of the
Humboldt Standard owned by the late OIL
liver ]. Hall. editor of that paper, when he
died in September as the result of heart
failure. was bid in yesterday by his part
ner, Lewis c. Edwards, register of deeds
for this county.
BEATRICE-John c. Wrinkle died sud
morning, aged "A years. He was a native
of Germany and came to America in 1857.
since which time he has resided almost
constantly in Gage county. A wife and
six children survive him.
BEATRICE-Will II. Love of Lincoln.
grand keeper of records and seal, attended
the meeting of the Knights of Pythias here
last evening for the purpose OF injecting a
little enthusiasm into the members relative
to the anniversary celebration of the order
to be held at Omaha November %.
NEBRASKA CITY-The government sent
a colored meat inspector here some days
since and 1t created considerable of a stir
among the white inspectors who have been
here for some time, and they are up in
arms. They threaten TO resign unless the
colored man Is removed to some other
point.
McCOOK-A large barn owned by Frank
Stillman, near this city, was destroyed by
fire this morning. the barn and contents
being entirely destroyed. entailing a loss
at 1880. on which there is insurance to the
been caused by a passing freight engine.
NEBRASKA CITY-Iroauois tribe, No.
Is, Improved Order Of Red Men, has
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year: A. Andreason. sachem; S.
Polling, senior sagamore G. Arndt' junior
Thurman, X. of W: NJ. Bauer, DIV. Nc
Callum and A. T. Mcclure. councillors.
COLUMBUS-Al the teachers OF the city,
Including the Commercial college teachers,
nave organized themselves into a Teach
ers' league, The first meeting was held at
the home Of Prof; and Ms, |. II. Britell
Friday evening. They will meet every two
weeks at the homes of different educators.
PONCA-The funeral Of Charles Sherman
was held today a. his late residence six
teen miles from Ponca. The body was in
TERED at the Daily cemetery. Mr.. Sherman
was a Mason and about fifty brother
Masons attended the funeral. Mr.. Sherman
has been a resident OF this place for thirty
eight years.
YORK-Hunters are coming in with nice,
large bags OF game. Duck hunting has been
the best in years; local sports have built
small houses on the large ponds where
they enjoy the best of duck hunting. Quail
hunting was good the first few days of the
open season, but they now are shy and
hard TO find.
BEATRICELGoodrich encampment. No.
last night and elected these officers: Jo-
seph Johnson. chief patriarch; George. NJ.
Davis, senior warden; Warren La Selle.
junior warden; o.. w. Hoover. high priest:
w. j. Pease. treasurer: F. T. McMahan,
secretary; Leo Muenster, trustee for three
years.
BEATRTCE-The test for a water supply
for the city OF Beatrice was finished yes
terday morning in the Paddock pasture.
Messrs. Yale and Stockton. who have been
conducting the experiments, feel very much
encouraged over the prospect OF securing
plenty of good water. They will file their
report at the Commercial club meeting
next Monday evening.
YORK-Tom Smith OF York, TO be warden
OF the state penitentiary under Governor
elect Shallenberger, Is one of the pioneer
farmers Of south York county and for
years lived on his homestead near the town
OF McCOOl, moving there and engaging In
the grain business. About five years ago
Mr.. Smith moved TO York, where - en-