Omaha daily bee., 1909-05-26
Nebraska

talls, s. D., is in the city looking after
business interests. Mr.. Costello has decided
TO move to kearney and is having built for
him on Central avenue a large brick build
ing, which he will use for a furniture
store. He has also purchased a lot and is
building thereon a nice residence.
KEARNEY-Bishop w. F. Andersen of
Chattanooga, Tenn, delivered the bac-
calaureatte sermon to the Normal seniors
at the Methodist church on Sunday morning
and while the seniors in their robes oc-
cupied a prominent position I'm the church
the friends and church people filled that
large auditorium to its fullest capacity.
kEARNEY-So arduous in the work of
cleaning up the city is the new city ad-
ministration that they have caused the
arrest of several citizens for not obeying
the cleanup order. Among them are enc
or two highly respected citizens, who have
hidden defiance to the mayors order, and
who have allowed their premises to remain
unclean.
NEHAWKA-This morning as the switch
engine was pushing, a train of empty cars
feSctive rail and WENT into the ditch' TTbeerre
were two discernible flaws, or old cracks,
In the rail. which was broken into fine
for some distance, and the engine left the
rails, but did not upset. No one was in
jured.
BEATRICE-At the election OF the First
regiment. Nebraska National Guard. which
was held at Lincoln yesterday, Captain
A. H. H~ollingworth of this city and com
HlhNi III " COMPANY - was tltCICu
major OF the Third battalion. Captain
HolhngwoTth was at the head OF Compan
manding officer With credit to himseif
and company.
BEATRICE-Work on the new brick
block OF Fitzpatrick Bros. to be built on
week. The %Stanberry Construction COM
pany OF Stanberry, Mo, has been awarded
the contract for doing the work. The
building will cost about $4,000 and will be
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The second floor will be occupied by the
Elks club.
TULLERToN-At a srecial meeting OF
the order OF Eastern Star last Friday night,
initiated into the lodge. The installation
CT officers followed; Those elected were
Worthy matron, Mrs. f. r. Penny; as
sistant matron, Mamie ]. H.. Kemp; con-
ductress, Mrs. w. F. johnson; assistant
conductress, Sara Krasne; secretary, Mrs.
t. j. ugh; treasurer, Mrs. Leona Thorpe.
PONCA-The graduating exercises of the
Ponca High school will be held this week
There are twelve who will receive diplomas
this year. The graduating class wifi pre-.
sent the Merchant of Venice" up to date
and graduation will take place on Thurs.
day evening. Rev. M. Koolen, pastor OF
the German Lutheran church, preached
the bsccaiaureate sermon. The service
was held In the opera house Sunday even.
ing.
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copal church OF this city Sunday. Rev
w II. Cooper OF the Presbyterian church
presided and read the scripture. Rev
Lohr of the Evangelical church offered
prayer. while the new Methodist Episcopal
pastor. Rev. A. G. McVay, delivered a
brief address, giving a tribute to the
Grand Army OF the Rerubllc members who
were assigned prominent seats In the
church. The high school quartet and the
Fullerton band RENDERED sacred and
patriotic music.
BEATRICE-Mrs. Helen Black. widow of
the late C, S. Black. died last evening at
her home in this city. She came TO
Beatrice in 1879 with her husband, who
was for many years a member of the firm
OF Black Bros, miilers. At the time of
his death he was president Of the First
National bank, and a heavy property owner
in Beatrice and Gage county, Mrs. Black
had been in failing health for years, and
was brought TO her home in this city la st
Saturday from Sycamore, ILL.,, where she
had been visiting with a sister. She was
81 years of age and leaves three daughters
and a son.
MADISON-The case Of state of Ne
braska against Frank Tomka for violation
OF an injunction OF the court was heard
violated the Injunction alleged and the
court adJudsed him guilty and fined him
500 and costs. This trouble grew out
OF a line fence between his field and a
~neighbors and, he. unwilling to exercise
his rights as provided by law, disobeyed
the restraining order OF the court. moved
the fence and made . potato patch OF the
disputed territory. Now he must abandon
his potato crop. replace the fence In IT'S
original position. psy 500 and costs. and
proceed IN the manner provided by law 70,
adjusting such matters.