Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-04
Nebrnska Nevs Notes.


Embellishments Agnes, the 10 months
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry c..
Nagel died of pneumonia last Friday.
STANTON-August Draube, one of the
oldest settlers in the county, died early
this morning at the advanced age of 50.
Death was due to old age.
BEATRICE-The marriage of T. Martin
and Miss Agnes Mullen was solemnized
yesterday at the brides home at Wymore,
Rev. Father Freeman officiating.
BEATRICE-The first anniversary of the
Knights Of Columbus Of WymDre was cele-
brated at that place last evening with a
big banquet and dance. About 100 couples
were in attendance.
STANTON-August Zilmer died this fore
noon. He suffered a stroke of paralysis
Sunday evening and had been unconscious
since. He was a well-to-do farmer, living
on the edge of town.
WESTON-John Zitnik, aged 81, who was
struck by a car and killed in Omaha, was
buried in the Catholic cemetery today. He
carried insurance in the Ancient Order of
United Workmen, also Catholic Workman.
MISUNDERSTANDING Collins sold his
grocery store building on Main street today
and will give immediate possession to
George Tissue of the Tissue brothers, who
owned the livery stable at the northeast
part of town.
BEATRICE-The Lincoln and Beatrice
High school teams will hold a debate in
this city Friday afternoon at the Christian
church. A basket ball game will be played
IN the evening between the Lincoln ana
Beatrice teams.
NEBRASKA CITY-At a recent meeting
of the carpenters union OF this city it was
decided to adopt a new scale of wages.
manded and all members of the union will
work but nine hours a day.
BEATRICE-Grover Chase of Wymore
and Miss Minnie Moschel. youngest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Moschel, living
a few miles west of the city. were married
this evening at the brides home. Thu young
couple will make their home at Wymore.
LEIGH-James Toman. aged 90 years,
an employ of the Northwestern railway az
this place, died at his home here last Sat
uTday morning. Mr.. Toman was a native
OF Bohemia, coming to this country two
years ago. His wife. one daughter and
three sons survive him.
PLATTSMOUTH-At the annual meeting
OF the Plattsmouth Telephone company the
regular 10 per cent dividend was declared
and the following officers elected: Presi-
dent, t. f. Parmele; vice president. C. c..
Parmele; secretary, J.. n. Wise; general
manager, T.. II. Pollock.
~BEATRICE%The local union of painters
and decorators gave a dance in lie Poide-
win hall last evening which was attended
by about fifty couples. A. c. Smith of
Omaha, fourth vice president of the Broth
of Painters, Decorators and Paper
hangers Of America, was among the
guests.
BEATRICE-word has been received here
that G. A.. Ahlquist, a former Beatrice
had recently been promoted to d-
Vision timekeeper for the NoEthern Pacific
at Spokane. Wash. Mr.. Ahlquist's
father resides in this city and his first
work was with the Rock Island at
Fairbury, Neb.
BEATRICE-In the district court yester-
day Judge Pemberton granted three di-
vorces, as follows: Bertha III. Kirk from
Burl c. Kirk. Sadie May Hornbaker from
George w. Hornbaker and Amelia Cooke
from Irving G. Cooke. The Injunction case
of the late Harrison Cook against the city
Beatrice was dismissed at cost of de-
PENDANT.
BEATRICE-The members OF the Baraca
of the Methodist church held a meet
ing last evening and decided to put a
strong ball team in the field this season.
Ohio Sears reelected captain. The class
will also organize a fast basket ball team.
with s. f Whitcomb manager and Harold
Pagels captain.
NEBRASKA CITY-Joy Warner, who
has been employed by the Burlington rail-
way at this point as head rate clerk for
the past twelve years, has resigned and
tomorrow for Galveston. Tex. where
he has accepted a much better position with
General Freight Agent John Hershaw, for
merry OF this city.
HEBRON-Tuesdsy was a big day In
the farmers agricultural school being held
this week. The lecture on Agricultural
Geology OF Nebraska by DIR. G. +. Con-
dra Of the state university, illustrated by
lantern slides, was thoroughly enjoyed by
domestic science department Is now ninety
eight, and many are entering daily.
DORCHESTER - Frank Antel, living