Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-15

neighbors and friends attended the wedding
reception.
tract Of land Of the Union Pacific. COM
prisinE about 1900 acres lying a few miles
northwest Of Sutherland. has been placed
upon the market, and that a syndiCate Of
Omaha men are negotiating for H. IL the
deal Is completed. n is underst ood, the land
will be converted into a mammoth blooded
stock ranch.
CAMBRIDGE-Cambrid lodge No. $50.
Ancient Free and Accepte ted-Masons, at its
regular meeting for the election OF officers
for, for the ensuing years. which was held
lowing: Charles N. Barber, w NJ. James
w; William II Falling. treasurer; George
W. Mexican, secretary.
BEATRICE-The Dempster Mill Manu-
featuring company Of this city has shown
the proper spirit in contributing the fol-
lowing premiums, aggreEating In value 1900
to be awarded at the corn show. which is
to be held at Omaha next December: One
three-horse power gasoline engine and two
two-row cultivators.
WYMORE-At a meeting Of the Epworth
league of the Methodist church last night
the following officers for the ensuing year
were elected: President. Floyd High, iirst
vice president. r. G.. Rill: second vice
president wflhelmina Newman; third vice
president Maudie Lssher: fourth vice pest
dent, Clara Hansen; secretary. John Har-
grave: treasurer. Mahlon Newman.
PLATTSMOUTH-The funeral services Of
miss Elizabeth hFOehler. aged 40 wears,
was held in thet Christian church Thurs
day afternoon, and were conducted by Rev.
II. d. Thomas, the pastor. Miss Kroehler
was born. and has since resided in this
tic Legion of the Rebekahs, and was a
consistent member OF the Christian church.
BEATRICE-E E. Abbott. F. D.. Owen.
G. M. Cruncleton, NJ. n. Barnes and w. C.
Brooks, members of Beatrice council No
7s, United Commercial Travellers, left to-
day for Norfolk. Neb., to attend the state
delegates from Beatrice will make every
effort possible TO promote w. A. Sain, a
member of the local council. to the chair
Of grand senior counsellor.
BEATRICE-The members Of the Beatrice
Fire deartment held a meeting last night
and arranged to properly observe Memorial
Dr. G. w Crofts OF West Point Neb.. to
deliver the Memorial address, II possible.
The fIremen will hold street carnival
Parker Amusement company will give the
entertainment for visitors to the city.
BEATRICE-The regular northbound
freight on the Union Pacific road was
wrecked a few miles north of Princeton,
Neb., yesterday. Five cars went into the
ditch and We're badly smashed An immi-
came near losing his life. The roadbed was
badly damaged and traffic on the line sus-
pended between Beatrice and Lincoln for
nearly twenty-four hours. Spreading rails
is supposed to have caused the accident
CAMBRIDGE--A heavy rain visited this
region Yesterday evening, continuing
throughout the night, during which time
1.60 inches OF water fell. Winter wheat
over this section of the state is in fine con-
dition. A great deal of the early planted
corn is making an excellent showing. The
alfalfa fields, for which this part of the
Republican valley is so favorably known,
are making a rapid growth notwithstand-
ing the dame caused by the hard freeze,
and will soon be ready for the first crop.
WYMORE-At a recent meeting of the
Commercial club II was decided that the
Fourth of July should be observed in ap-
propriate manner. tCommitte es are working
out plans now. The club expressed Itself
as very much IN favor of paying the main
street. Those back Of the movement are
working to have three blocks paved, and
the chances are they will succeed. At any
rate two blocks are to be paved. A propo-
sition was received from the Odd Fellows.
in which the club was asked to make a bid
lows home. committee has the propo-
sition under consideration.
WEST POINT-The late rains and the
quick development IN all kinds of vegeta-
ton every species OF tree and crop show
| ing the good effects. Corn is now being
planted. The ground is mellow and condi-
| tions are ideal. Pastures and meadows,
small grain fields and gardens are thriving
and much early produce is being marketed
| locally. The anticipated loss on the fruit
! crop has proven to be only about one-half
as great as reported cherries and apples
being but little damaged. peaches and plums
suffering the most injury. The fruit crop,
\ judging by present indications, will not fall
far short of the usual average.