Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-18
AFFAIRS At SOUTH OMAHA
Samuel Childs Attempts to Kill Him
self by Cutting His Throat.
LOCAL EAGLES ARE JUBILANT
Celebrate the Capture of -Four Prizes
in the Big PRrade-Dance and
Serve Refreshments at
Their Hail..

Samuel Childs. a man of 81 years, at
tempted to commit suicide Thursday after
noon by cutting his throat with a razor.
He made a cash several inches long across
his throat and the wound was ugly look
ing, but not deep enough TO sever the inn
portant blood vessels. The old man had
been living with his two daughters at
Seventeenth street and Missouri avenue.
No one was at home but himself at the
time of the attempt, which was made In the
middle Of the afternoon. When his daugh-
ters returned they found him partly UNI
conscious from loss of blood and the shock.
He was sent to the South Omaha hospi-
tai in the ambulance and was attended
there by DIR. William Berry.
No reason is advanced for his attempt
other than his great age ana the posi-
BILE thought his life was a burden to his
children. lie was provided for by his
daughters. He also has a son.
DIR. Berry was of the opinion that the
wound would not prove serious.
Eagles Are EIated.
The South Omaha Eagles were highly
elated at the capture of four prizes Of
fered for the features of the big parade
Thursday afternoon. They had one first
and three second prizes. In order to fit
tingly express themselves, another cele-
bration was held at the headquarters. An
informal dance and refreshments comprised
most of the features. Every one seemed
to think South Omaha had done its share
toward making the convention a success.
THE local aerie has been working for weeks
to get out a fine crowd OF marching men
and the floats had been under construc-
ton for weeks longer.
The first prize was for the most eccen-
H. $50 81 49,. " a
turned TO South Omaha to celebrate. They
were given a great reception wherever they
went.
McPhail-MacDOnaId.
Miss Maud V. Macdonald and John r.
McPhail were ~quietely married wednes-
day evening, DR.. r, L. Wheeler perform
ing the They went at once to
their new home at 24lS J street. Miss Mac
Donald was for several years a teacher in
the South Omaha schools. She held the
position Of principal Of the Garfield school
last year and was reelected. but resigned
before the term opened. Mr.. McPhail is
a salesman for one Of the South Omaha
commission firms.
Magic city Gossip.
Mrs. E. r. Caughey is visiting at Goth
enburg, Neb.
Samuel MacDowelI made a business trip
to Sioux City this week.
letters Gold Top Beer delivered to any
part of the city. Telephone No. s.
Louis Stkawicz was sentenced to thirty
days in Jail for abusing his family.
Roy Cline and Miss Jennie Bird were
married by DR.. II. L. Wheeler Tuesday
evening.
Louis Schwartzlander was sentenced TO
thirty days in Jail yesterday for disturb
ing the peace.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Copper have re-
turned from a trip TO Denver, Grand June
ton and salt Lake City.
Mrs. Frank Houseman entertained the
Ladies Aid society Of the Presbyterian
church Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Lizzie Cole of Ames, Ia. is visit
ing with her sister, Mrs. John Stllwell
She will be in South Omaha several weeks.
Miss Reva Dawson. Miss Mabel Martin
and Miss Mildred Balls left Wednesday for
Kearney where they will attend the nor
NAL school.
The Tri-city Athletic association will
give another exhibition Of boxing tonight
at BaTtOn's han. Other important fea-
lures will be presented.
Word has been received from Mrs. r.
Gilchrist from Seattle, Wash. where she
and her daughter are visiting enroute to
Los Angeles, Cal, for the winter.
Miss Louise Jensan. a talented musician
OF South Omaha, was married Wednesday
TO Robert S. Wylie Of Chicago. DR.. Jerks
OF Omaha performed the ceremony
! Walter 7. Emery OF Wetmors Kan,