Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-29
AFFAIRS At SOUTH OMAHA
Child Dies Of Ptomsine Poison, the
Result Of Eating Oysters.
SISTER Is MADE SLIGHTLY Ill
Pioneer Historical Society 90 Meet
Tuesday EveninE for the Flee
tion of Omcerr for IN
Year.

Eileen Wolff died Sunday morning Of
ptomaine poisoning. She was a little girl
Of 3 years. The parents live at 3G5 U
street. DR.. w. J. McCrsnn was called and
ordered the child bathed in hot water to
relieve the commissions. which were very
severe when he arrived. He thought the
child dying then. but ordered the only
thing possible. He went on to attend an
other call. Almost Immediately after bis
departure the child died in continued
spasms.
The parents are working people They
said the only thing which the child had
eaten which could have resulted 30 fatally
was a quantity Of oysters. These were
eaten Saturday. 1t is said another child
who ate Of the oysters was sick, but not
seriously enough TO attract much atten-
ton. symptoms Of poisoning began TO de-
velop about twelve hours after eating the
oysters.
The parents are satisfied thai the death
was due 10 natural causes, as the result
Of q spoiled or tainted condition Of the
sheIl-fish. 1t is likely therefore that no
inquest will be held nor post-mortem ex-
animation.
The funeral is set for this afternoon
from the residence TO st. Mays ceme-
terry.
Historical Society Election.
The annual election of the Pioneer His
torical society Of South Omaha will be held
at Library hAn Tuesday evening at 1sN
o'clock. The reports of standing commit
tees viii Include a report on bylaws and
on the membership roster. This is the first
year Of the organization and has been one
Of great interest to the members Many
profitable sessions have been held. The
] - ~ Ia - AAa- na1IaRfad Inv
the researches Of a number Of the pioneers.
Each paper furnished at any Of the spe-
cial programs is filed in the archives Of
the association. In this manner it Is hoped
to secure. in time, q complete history by
way OF "reminiscences
An interesting program has been prepare
for Tuesday night which will follow the
election Of officers. Rev. D.. w. Moriarty.
the pioneer priest Of South Omaha, will
deliver an address on early days. The
Pioneer Glee club viii furnish special
musical numbers. Miss Thielkes will rem
der piano selections. Every one is re-
quested to be present at this meeting.
waIker-Rawley.
A pretty wedding ceremony was cele-
brated Saturday evening at the residenos
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Miller, Twelfth
and I streets. Louis J. Walker Of Yank-
ton, s. d. and Miss Hannah L. Rawley
Of this city were married by DR.. r. l.
Wheeler. Mrs. Edith Dennis Heldgrer
sang a solo. accompanied by Arthur Miller
while little Ruth Berlin did the honors OF
ring bearer. Miss Julia Willard and Mr.
Watson Of Yankton, S. D., were the brides
maid and groomsman. Amid pretty deco
~rations, music and congratulations Mr.. and
Mrs. Louis ]. ak left on an early
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S. D.
Magic City Gossip.
letters Cola Top Beer delivered TO an,
part Of the city. Telephone No. s.
4. w. c. Bronson has gone to Colorado 70
4 a visit with friends.
COAL. Try Hovland's celebrated Silve
Creek. Office, 43S N. Gath st. Tel South Z
Paul Noyes Sutton, son of Judge an
Mrs. A. l.. sutton, spent Christmas witt
his grandparents at Waterloo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Coombs have beel
entertaining DR.. and Mrs. Robson Of Blai
during the Christmas vacation.
Special services are announced at tn
First Presbyterian church to introduce
Weeks Of Prayer" on Sabbath, Januar'
Z :, 1909.
Mrs. d. Oakley. who has been i'll an
undergoing treatment in the Omaha Gen
eral hospital, was able to return HON
yesterday.
t The city council will meet this evening
in adjourned session. 1t is possible that tn
Nebraska Power company Will urge IN
|, passage Of their ordinance.
Ii is reported that Howard and Ere
King will leave South Omaha during tn
J present week for Schuyler, where they ex
pect to engage in farming.
The mass meeting Of the dissenter
against the regularly appointed charte
revision committee met yesterday aftST
! noon at the city hall P. &. Caldwell wa
= chosen chairman and Charles Offermai
, secretary There was no opposition to IN
deliberations of the body.
. q. A. Young has returned from a holl
{ day visit with his family at Denver an
e resumed his labors as secretary OF tn
r Young Mems Christian association
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Wells have re
. turned from Lance Greek, s. d. They Ell
: pect to De here for the winter and ma
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