Omaha daily bee., 1909-03-15
Nebraska New. Note..

Y~oRk-Heury Poor Of York county sold
-,oW bushels of No. : wheat, receiving a
check for 5000.
LUSHToN-A series OF revival meetings
are being held here at the United Brethren
church, and the meetings are being adj
dressed by presiding elders.
YORK-At the Nebraska Angus breede IS
sale to be held at the fair grounds at Lin
coin. March 20, the Christian Glover Lea
breeding farms will contribute five head.
BLUE HILL-Word was received here
yesterday Of the death of Mrs. W. e. Con-
rad at her home In st. Joseph. Mr.. and
Joseph. 4
BRADsHAw-News was received today
OF the accidental shooting Of p. V. Johnson,
a former well known resident OF this place.
Mr.. Johnson received the full charge of a
gun in his right foot.
YoRK-Orville Jones, breeder OF Poland
CHINA hogs. held a successful sale OF bred
giNs, quickly selling to local farmers at
greater prices than averages made at big
advertised breeders sales.
FALLS CITY-The verdict in the case of
the Chicago, Burlington g. quincy Railway
Company against Drainage District No. l
fixed the assessment at $500. Motion for
a new trial has been filed.
YORK-The horse, cattle and hog breed
ers OF York county are enjoying a great
demand for pure bred stock. Farmers and
breeders come from nearly every part of
Nebraska to secure the best.
EISOI IIIAl<-JOllH WGuD1dn ana MISS
Minnie Bruno. both living near here. were
married at the German Lutheran parsonage
by Rev. Mr.. Ernst. They will make their
home on a farm about six miles south
west OF town.
FALLS CITY-Superintendent l.. l.. Tobie
OF the city schools has been reelected by
the Board of Education for a period OF
three years. Principal Hurst of the high
school and Principal Beck Of Central school
have also been reelected.
BLUE HILL-Alsxander Brady died
Thursday at his home from paralysis. The
funeral was held at Bladen Friday at the
Mr.. White preached the funeral sermon.
The Grand Army of the Republic had
charge.
YORK-MaJor w r. F1emke. accredited
representative OF the gospel army workers.
is soliciting funds to build a temple In
North York. This will make the fourteenth
church building In York and the twenty
fourth denomination holding regular serv-
ices here.
YORK-The smoker given by the Elks in
honor OF Hon. r. w. Smith, who has been
appointed by Governor ~Shallenberger as
warden of the state penitentiary, was one
of the social events long to be remembered
by those in attendance. Light refreshments
were served.
BLUE HILL-Fridly OF this week a deal
was completed whereby Bever & King
disposed OF their stock of general mer-
chandise to J. l. Hselic of David City.
As part consideration for the business
Bever e. King secure possession OF a
quarter-section OF land near Central City.
FALLS CITY-Word was received here
Friday morning by his parents that Hugh
Naylor, corporal in the marine service.
had died at the Marine Barracks, Washing
ton, D. c.. that morning. The body Will
be sent here as soon as possible. Hugh
was the second son of Mr.. Naylor to die
during his service in the navy.
FALLS CITY-Oue of Falls City's old
landmarks disappeared this week, when the
frame building on Harlan street, Just south
OF the court house. was torn down. This
building once served as Richardson county Q
court house and, until the building OF the
hall and engine house. A large brick build
ing. to be used as an automobile garage,
will be erected on the site.
BROKEN BOw-The Broken Bow concert
band. formerly one OF the best musical or
eanizations in this part Of the state, has
been recognized by Prof. Frank Taylor,
who states that the boys will reach their
usual excellent standard after a Few weeks
Of rehearsals. The band at present num-
bers eighteen pieces. and as soon as the
weather becomes warmer Will give a regu-
lar series of concerts In the city park.
sHELTON-The Shelton High school
declamatory contest took place in the
Meisner opera house Friday evening before
a crowded house. There were sixteen con-
testants and the parts were so wen rem
dered that the judging was a most difficult
task, but the final awards were; Edna
Adams. first. grammatic: Helen Graves sec
ond. oratorical: Katie Hickman third,
humorous. Miss Adams will represent the
| school 81 the county and district contests