Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-07
AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA
Ordinance Read Ordering viaduct
Over Tracks at + Street.
MOVE TO SECURE ANOTHER ONE
Proposal 60 Open Thirty-Ninth street
Expected 60 Bring n Proposition
to Bald from m Bur-
HnEtOn Road.

the city council in session last night. The
ordinance ordering the Union Pacific rail-
road to build the viaduct was given its first
reading. 1t is said that the road has long
ago promised this Improvement when 1t
should legally be demanded by the city.
There is perhaps no crossing in the city
which needs the improvement more. 1t
Is the only street open to the west south
Of Vinton street, Omaha, until L street Is
reached. Travel has been delayed by the
cars Weighing there and while engaged in
weighing the train men pay little atten-
ton to the vehicles waiting.
An ordinance was introduced opening
Thirty-ninth street across the Burlington
tracks. It is expected with this action
that the Burlington will at once construct
the short viaduct necessary to span its
right OF way.
An ordinance was introduced providing
an issue OF bonds for the grading OF Six
tenth from II to 1.
The ordinance declaring the necessity Of
paving e street from Twenty-fourth to
Twenty-eighth was introduced. This will
be followed with the bond ordinance and
the contract. The Improvement has been
eagerly sought by the residents all summer
It is hoped that the street may be i'm
proved this fall.
Bonds were authorized for the grading
Of ] street from Eighteenth to Nineteenth.
The health inspector reported one case
of contagion, a case of diphtheria in Sep
TENDER. II was mild. He reported vigorous
efforts In cleaning up back yards. He an
nounced that he had inspected the dairles
doing business in the city according to law.
The sale of 1850 worth or improvement
bonds at public auction in the council
chamber was ordered advertised. They pay
the cost of grading ] street.
The plat Of Home place, a new addition
south Of Jefferson street. between Thirty
third and Thirty-sixth. was approved. This
plat is being promoted by N. p. Dodge s.
Co. Of Omaha.
The claim Of Jacob Levy for damages on
account of grading operations was on the
recommendation of the city attorney al
lowed and warrants ordered.
TIL police Judge reported 167 cases in
police court in September. OF these seventy
six were dismissed, twelve given suspended
sentences, nine sentenced TO county Jail,
thirty-nine TO city Jail. twenty-six fined,
and one bound over to the district court.
The fines for the month amounted to $14s.
Tn building inspector reported that all
the doors and exits of the public buildings
were properly hung and safe with the ex-
ception of the main door TO the South
Omaha public library. This swings Inward
instead OF outward.
Bids were opened for the grading Of ]
street from Eighteenth to Nineteenth and
the contract awarded to William Graft as
the only bidder. Bids were also opened for
the grading Of A street from T~wenty-third
to Twenty-fourth. Dan Harmon was
awarded the contract.
Board of
The Board of Education met in regular
session last night at the High school build
ing. The president. N, E.. Carter, was alb
sent. The session concerned itself largely
with finances. Over $4,000 Of claims were
allowed.
The application Of four new teachers
for whom necessity has arisen were re-
ferred to the chairman OF the teachers
committee.
The bids were opened for the site of a
manual training department. 1t was found
that only two sites were offered. The B.
e. Wilcox site at the southeast corner of
Twenty-fourth and ] streets was offered
for $500. The Armburst site at the north
east corner of Twenty-fourth and X streets
was offered for $4,000. These bids were
referred to the committee Of the whole.
Few Democrats Turn Out.
A much advertised democratic rally in
South Omaha at Ritchie's hall last night
was attended by eighty-four men by actual
count. Ten of these were candidates and
were there of necessity. e. p. Smith of
Omaha and ". H. Oldham. who nominated
W. ]. Bryan at the st. Louis convention,
were the principle speakers. thanked by
Jerry Howard. J. p. Kraus and half a
dozen other local candidates.
Magic City Gossip.
letters Gold Top Beer delivered to any
part Of the city. Telephone No. s.
Heyman q Berry, sellers of quality
meats, gath and E. telephone 800; oath and
A, telephone III.
Mrs. J. A. Hall goes to Lincoln today
TO attend the state convention OF the De-
gree of Honor lodge.
For ~Rent-6-room house, isis q St. mod
ern except heat. Call at HOS No. 18th st.
or Tel. South 1904 after 6 p. m.
Mrs. Elsie Montgomery and Mss Ethel
Breen Of the South Omaha teaching force
John Switzer. Forty-eighth and Har-
rison, reported the birth of a auRhte
yesterday. Joe Hauck, 259 South Seven
tenth, has a son.
Coall Try Howland's celebrated Silver
Creek lump and nut. Office, ass N. Gath st.
Phone South z.
People holding tickets for the Young
mems CnrlBtlhn aSSOciatlCn lecture course
can get them reserved at the association
office, rwenty-third and NJ streets,
Government and drawing, OctobSr & to
H. at Dallas. s. ID. Have your respiration
papers made out by Gail Hamil OF Dallas.
Frank Dworak and John Briggs returned
from ONel yesterday afternoon. They
reported enormous crowds rushing there
to register for the Trip county lands.
We keep our store open Wednesday and
Saturday evenings from now on. FandWelI,
JeWeler, 2t4 n street.
The Ancient Order Of United Workmen
are 10 give an entertainment and dance
Thursday evening at the temple. The Of
Ulcers OF the grand lodge will be present.
Money-Quick and confidential service.
Cali and get our terms. Fidelity ChatteI
Loan Company. 44 North Twenty-fourth.
N. r. Bryson and w. C. Lambert are
tied In the South Omaha Country club
cFoquet tournament. Zach has played
two more games to play.
Our coal Is the best and It is clean, the
prices are right and you get 2,O0I pounds
TO the ton. Our drivers are careful and our
aim Is 10 please. For prompt service call
23l2 / St, or phone south sci or south 1877
Nebraska Artificial Stone and Coal Co.
1t is reported that Captain John swan
son. the recluse OF the Burlington banks,
so-calied, at Forty-fifth and p Streets died
In his hovel late last light. He has lived
there with his dogs for many years. He
Is said at one time to have been a soldier
In the Crimean war.
James Hastings, assistant cashier OF the
Il Iva Stall National hnnI