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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30
Nebraska
Cunning COUNTY PEOPLE
DO NOT DECLARE JEWELS
sparkIers Retired when Assessor
Makes Roand.-Other Vslua-
tons.


WEST POINT. Neb.. June 2.-tspecial)
The assessed valuation Of Cunning county
property as equalized and returned by the
county board is as follows. Personal.
s.. 45ns7s. real estsfe. A75.cae; a total Of
81. IS0T. The actual value Of lands In
Cunning county is given as t5os per acre
OF the ASH improved city lots in the vari-
Gus towns in the county worth s. eOS. 90.
the average value is fixed at SSH IS. and
the assessed valuation an average OF
$1,000. The schedules Of personal property
owned by the citizens Of Cunning county
present some curious features. Diamonds
owned by the sloo0. more or less. inhabit-
ing this county are listed at $50
One woman in West Point takes pride
in wearing SZe0 worth OF the stones on
her fingers and one man Is the proud pos
SCISSOR OF a stone worth at least Ss0o. in
dicating that these superfluities Of life
we're retired from circulation during the
assessors visits. Mechanical tools. law
libraries and medical books are listed at
s1.5ss. assessed value. The forty-one auto
mobiles in the county are returned at a
little over 81 each. assessed valuation.
There are 11.5R1 horses in the county. SIS
mules. = 0s7 cattle. 10000 bushels Of corn
and hogs weighing 7.74oeo0 pounds. OF oats
there are nearly 5000 bushels. and Of hay
over 1000 tons. Eighteen billiard and pool
tables are registered at an average Of s. So
one thousand eight hundred and sixty-eight
dogs are assessed as being worth 81 each
The property OF express. telephone and
telegraph companies in the county are
listed at S123ss. assessed valuation. The
four steamboats, owned here are assessed
at 81 each.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30
FUNDS At PERU NORMAL
SHOW DEFICIENCIES
With Exception of Two Funds, Re-
firing President Crabtree Ex-
eeeded Limit of Expenditures.
CFrom a staff Corespondent)


LINCOLN. June Especial with the
exception OF two funds which go to make
UP the fee funds of the Peru Normal school,
retiring Principal J. W. Crabtree left a
deficiency in each. From the music fund
there is deficit of s211. Mr.. Crabtreet EN-
ployed teacher after the normal board
had instructed him not to do So The
laboratory fund shows a deficiency for the
first time. while a portion Of the defic-
iency in the text book fund is due to the
payment by IA. Crabtree Of sS9s in interest
to the banks for advancing money to the
teachers pending the time the normal school
bill was in litigation. This money was
ordered paid back to the fund by the board
the members agreeing to endorse a bill in
the next legislature TO reimburse Mr.. Crab
tree.
When the report was first made il simply
sowed the balances on hand May 81, but
the board insisted on having made a state
ment which would show the amount of
bills outstanding against each fund.
President hellhorn of the Board of Edu-
cation has named the following commit
tees:
Audittng-Brian, Mcdonald Tooley.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Ludden, Shellhorn.
Printing-Childs. Brian, Bishop
Teachers-Childs. Brian. Bishop.
Teachers and Employes-Mishop, McDon-
aid. Shellhorn
Text Books and Course of Study-TooIey.
Ludden, Bishop.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30
Nchrn.Isn News Note..

SUTTON-Miss Dora Dennis and Mr.
George Majors were married at Clay Center
yesterday
BEATRICE-CharIes Matteson and Miss
Grace Engebar were married here last
evening by Judge Walden
CEDAR RAPIDS-At- The annual school
meeting held here J. II. McChntck and
Charles A Shook were elected members Of
the Board of Education.
SCTTON-The Sutton Telephone company
has purchased the lot Just west Of the new
library building and viii erect a building
for their use at central office.
ALMA-A. A Burdick. an old soldier and
proprietor OF the Alma Marble works, died
al his home here Monday after a long i'll
ness. Funeral services viii be held We'd
nesday.
SARGENT-The Commercial club is doing
extensive work on the roads leading into
town this spring and among other improve
ments are removing all the hitehing posts
from the main streets.
BEATRICE-Edithe Murthe was granted
a decree OF divorce from Peter Murthe in
the district court yesterday On the grounds
OF non-suppOrt and desertion- The couple
were married at Palmyra Neo., May
BEATRICE-At the regular meeting OF
the city council last evening the Occupat ton
tax ordinance levying a special tax on
public service corporations Eas repealed,
the repeating ordinance being passed over
the mayor veto
AUBURN-Miss FIossie Waterman OF
Auburn was married in Omaha Tuesday
10 RamO Barton OF Fiagler. Colo. Mr.. Bar
ton at one time made his home In Auburn.
The couple will make their home on the
groOm's ranch at Flagier.
GRAND ISL-AND-Harvest Of wheat is
in full progress In Hall county. Estimates
run from eighteen ro--thiTty bushels per
acre. The recent heavy rain throughout the
county. farmers declare. VIII bring a much
heavier cat yield than was expected
STELLA-NO rain has fallen in stella
and vicinity since the morning OF Wednes-
day. June :, when there was heavy down
pour following several days Of gentle rain.
The ground was left IN fine shape and
crops are In splendid condition and not
suffering for moisture
BEAVER CITY-At the annual school
meeting OF the Beaver City district held
Tuesday evening. the reports showed the
district 20 be S00) better off financfaily
than one year ago F. q Downing and
II. z. McClelland were elected member
Of the board for three wears.
BEATRICE-The 3-year-oId son Of Mr.
and Mrs Peter Cruising. living three miles
northwest OF Piekrell, VAS severely scaIded
yesterday BY pulling the plug from wash
Ing machine The child was burned about
the face. arms and chest. and one Of its
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30
Nebraska
Husband Held
on Murder Charge
Wife Died of Poisoning, Examina'
ton Revealing strychnine in
Contents Of Stomach.

NORFOLK. Neb.. June Ea.-strychnine
having been found in the analysis OF the
contents Of the stomach Of his wife. who
died suddenly May Il Henry Hografe a
blacksmith az Altoona. a small inland town
north Of Norfolk. is today under arrest and
in Jail at Wayne charged with murder.
II is said the county attorney has evil
dence that Hografe bought strychnine a
few days before his wife's death. declaring
II was 20 kill gophers. The woman was
partially paralyzed for some years. II is
claimed she got the poison instead OF salts.
The report on the stomach analysis was
made yesterday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30

Short. an old resident Of this city. who
died At Omaha sunday, was held from ne
Baptist church this morning Rev. / W.
Corey. conducting the services. For many
years, Mr.. and Mrs Short owned and man
aged the Pacific House. which stood on
the site Of the New Yok hotel she was
70 years Of age and is survived by her
husband and two children. Lou Short OF
Airsworth and Mrs. ]. H. Rogers. Omaha.
GRAND ISLAND-The Christian En-
deavor union Of the Seventh district Of Ne
braska began the annual session in the
Presbyterian church Of this city today
Among the speakers will be President
Wright of the Nebraska union Of Bethany.
Rev. c. E Colby. superintendent Of citi-
Zenship, Of Chester; Guy Withers, super
intendent Of missions. OF Missouri, and
Mrs. T. F. Carruthers OF Hastings super
intendent of junior members Of the local
churches, will entertain all delegates.
BEATRICE-Word was received here yes
teTday announcing the sudden death OF
Harvey II. Groves. an old resident of Ne
nlaha township in the northeastern part of
Gage county. which occurred suddenly of
heart disease. Mr. Groves appeared to be
in his usual health when stricken. He was
a prominent farmer OF that section, and a
giant in stature. Weighing over 800 pounds.
He was brother of the late Mrs. Sarah
Martin. for whose murder, R Meaa Shum-
way paid the penalty on the gallows at
Lincoln.
GRAND ISLAND-whfle attempting to
cook meal on a coaloil stove Dick Coffee
suddenly found himself surrounded by
flames in the farm home Of his brother
and wife. Mr. and Mrs. William Coffee. six
miles west Of this city. The latter rent the
place of Mrs. Mary Wells of this city. The
progress of the flames was rapid, and
there was such an absence of help about
the place, that the house and all of the
contents were destroyed. The loss is only
partially covered by insurance. Mr.. Coffee
was not injured.
FREMONT-Harry Hauser the chief Of
the Fremont Fire department who was
married week before last and succeeded in
eluding his friends, who had arranged TO
see him off. returned Saturday evening
and last evening his return was well cele-
brated. The fire department mounted him
on donkey and labelled him, the young
est fire chief in the world Followed by
a band ard hose cart and about SEVENTY
five firemen. the procession paraded the
business streets and TO the home OF the
groom, where he was called on for a
speech and handed out refreshments.
ALMA-Domestic trouble that has been
family reached a climax Monday evening
when Mr.. Schull0y spirited away the four
children. three boys and girl, ranging in
age from to 10 years An application for
divorce Is on file and the couple had not
been living together for some time. The
children were with their father all day
Monday and in the evening Mr.. Schuiky
hired a team from the livery taking the
children with him. il is supposed across thu
Kansas line Mr.. and Mrs. Schulky came
here about year ago from near Wood
ruff. Kan.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30
AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA
Independent Telephone Company
Puts in instruments.
CABLES SOON TO BE LArT
Shamrock Club Plans Picnic at Sey-
mOur Lake-FitEgernId 10 Meet
Jimmy CIabby at North
Platte.

The Independent Telephone company has
again started the work OF installing in
struments in the central part of the city.
This is the first work that has been done
in tins direction since they fulfilled the
specificati tons in order to secure their fran
chise- The delay has been caused through
inability TO secure the necessary amount
Of cable to extend their lines from Omaha
and inside the fire limits in this city,
where they are compelled to run them IN
foreground, By the time they nave all the
phones installed in the business district
the cables viii be laid and the people will
have a chance TO make a choice between
the two systems
shamrock Picnic.
The Shamrock Athletic club is making
arrangements for their picnic, which will
be held July I at Seymour lake, near
Ralston. They will have a large number
Of attractions for the occasion. as well as a
great variety Of athletic contests, including
a ball game. races Of all kinds, jumping
and running contests. and it is their inten-
ton TO hold a boat race on the Lake IL ar
ransements can be made. The club has
a large membership at present. and as they
are Just launching a new membership cam
ship OF at least so by August L
Austrians Have Combat.
valse shoutus ana Dolby hisn, two Aus
TRAN iaborers, got mixed up in a hght
yesterday and both OF them were much
the worse for wear when finally lodged
in the city bastile. the odds being in favor
Of snoutus. They were charged with as
sault and battery and the trial was set for
tomorrow morning. Their bonds were fixed
at So. and shoutus succeeded in getting
bailed out at late hour last night
Fitzgerald Training.
Jack Fitzgerald is working out every day
at Shamrock club rooms, preparing him
self for his boxing contest with Jimmy
Clabby, champion welterweight Of tbs
world. which will take place at Nortf
Platte Neb., on July 4 Fitzgerald is il
fine shape and by the end Of the week. il
he continues te improve. viii be able I,
bring the belt to the Magic City, but at al
events he will give Clabby the fight of hi.
life.
Magic City Gossip.
Mrs John Cross is able TO sit up after he
recent illness.
Mrs. E. H. sprague. Twenty-third and "
streets, Is seriously III.
Word has been received OF the death d
the father OF Albert Rick. in Illinois.
A. l. Bergquist & Son carry a new stool
OF cement, lime, stone, sand, brick, etc.
Miss Victoria Vana is seriously IN al he
home Twenty-third and streets, Wit
appendicitis.
M Boyer one Of the pioneer resident
Of south Omaha. Is very ll al the home .
his daughter in PapiiliOn.
STORZ Delicious Bottled Beer deiiyere
promptly 10 your residence. Phone So. l53l
Z Frederick & MasloWsky.
Mr.. and Mrs. jackson, Twenty
and q streets, are entertaining her mother
sister and aunt Of Chillcotto. NO.
The Womsn's auxiliary Of St Martin
church will meet at Mrs. A. r Parker
9lg North Twenty second street. this even
| ing al 10. Important business.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30
Love Affair Ends
in Fatal Shooting
Lille Wade Dies in South Omaha
Hospital and Mrs. Georgia Watts
is Held for Crime.

Lille Wade. . years old, is dead from a
bullet wound and Mrs George Watts is
under Arrest in he South Omaha jail
charged with the shooting as the result OF
love affair involving the two women and
the husband Of Mrs. Warts
The shooting occurred yesterday after
noon about ! o'clock At the home Of -4rs-
Watts, al north twenty Seventh street
The Wade woman was hurried 10 the
South Omaha hospital where she died a
few hours later II is also charged that
Mrs. Watts fired a shot at Lille Williams
which went wide OF its marx. Mrs Watts.
il is said, has been exceedingly jealous OF
the other women
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30
Central co@mittee 20 Meet.

HoLDIiEGE. Neb-. June @s.-(SpeciaL y
The republican county central committee
VITA Gust Abrahamson. chairman ana
r A. Anderson. secretary. VIII meet in
this city July > and determine whan the
Phelps county republicans Wil hold their
county convention II is planned az that
time TO have an elaborate program aad
besides the election OF delegates 70 the
state convention, several republicans from
other parts of the state WIN probably be
on hand 10 speak
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30
Many candidate. IN case.

BEATRICE, ANeb.. June 2s.-(special. -
Matters political nave begun 10 loom up
in Gage ~~"na-, with no lack OF candi-
dates with which 10 start the campaign.
NJ. w. Terry, a prominent democrat and
eX-eounty attorney, has flled for the nom
in~ucn % attorney general and W c,
Brooks OF this etyy. also democrat.
would like 20 be railway commissioner.
For the senate. Jacob Klein. democrat
would IKE 10 be returned, and B. H. BE
gole and Peter Jansen. Republicans.
would not object 20 the nomination.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30
NEEDFUL RAIN DOES MUCH
DAMAGE AT ALLIANCE, NEB.
storm Of Unusual Violence RACES
over Country, Causing WashOuts
and Ff00dfnE Cellars.

ALLIANCE. Neb-. June IS Special
Tslegram.)-A storm OF unusual violence
the worst experienced here in twenty
years. ragged over this part OF the state
this afternSon A severe electric storm
followed by torrents OF rain resembling
n cloud burst lasted several hours Al
though the rain is OF incalcuianAs bene-
fit TO the farmers. IL has undoubtedly
In town is flooded and bad washouts
are anticipated
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30

ALMA. Neb-. June S-,Speeial l--The Har-
Ian county republican central COMMITTEES met
az the court house this afternoon and liked
the date for the county convention on
Tuesday July u. recommending that the
township primaries be held Saturday. July
70 The county convention VIII consist Of
aShtS-six delegates this year
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30
EASTERN CAPITAL BUYS
INTO BEATRICE AUTO FIRM
J0nH Auto Company Closes NeEOtiR-
lions TO Increase stock TO
Million.

BEATRICE. Neb., June 2s.-(Special Tele-
gram. )-Eastern capitalists have closed
negotiations for the controlling interest in
the JONI Auto company, Of this city and
the company is to increase its capital stock
TO 100000 The company was organized
here a few years ago by n. E. and Z.
Charles Jones. and the latter invented the
Jonz Auto, which is considered one Of the
best machines in the market
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30
Three Weddinxs nc Nebrn.kn a.

NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., June s9.-(Spe-
eial)--At noon Tuesday, at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs L A. Prue.
in this city occurred the marriage Of their
daughter. Lulu E Prue. to Mr.. George
B. Arnold OF Toledo. o. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. H L House. in the
presence Of about 100 relatives and friends.
The happy couple were given a reception
that afternoon and that evening left for
their future home al Toledo. o.
A: the home OF the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs Conrad J. Mullis. near Dunbar.
today, occurred the marriage of their
daughter. Miss Hattie c. Muuis 10 Mr.
MirOn ". ST John The ceremony was
performed By Rev. Love. in the presence
Of large number OF relatives and friends.
at the palatial country home OF the bride )
parents The bride is a highly educated
and accomplished young woman and the
groom one Of the well to do young farmers
Of that neighbOrhood- Both were born
and reared in this county They viii spend
their honeymoon on the Pacific coast and
on their return will make their home near
Dunbar on a farm belonging to the groom,
Claude NJ CrandaH. son OF Mr. and Mrs
~ l. Crandau, OF this city. was united
in marriage last evening TO Miss FeneIIa
z. Goerk, at the home OF the brides par.
ents. al Burr. Mr.. Goerk is a banker Al
that place and both OF the young peools
are very popular. They viii make their
future home at Burr after taking a shor,
wedding trip.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30
WOMAN WHO SAYS SHE LIVES
IN OMAHA HURT ON BRIDGE
Sits Down Structure Near Ash
land when Train Approaches-
Says Name Eva Bender.

ASHLAND, Neb.. June ESPECIALLY
Eastbound passenger train No. "A. due out
OF Ashland at 6;45 p. m. struck an un-
identified woman on the Platte river bridge,
about two miles east Of town. Monday. She
was walking across the bridge and was
close TO the east side when overtaken by
the train. Instead OF walking to a landing
ten feet away, the woman sat down on the
ties outside of the rail- The engineer sup
posed that she would get out of the way.
and did not slow down until she sat down,
and then could not stop the train in time
TO prevent striking her.
The woman received a cash about three
inches long on the back OF her head and
she was bruised about the back. but clunR
to the ties and saved herself from being
brushed into the river. but was hanging
over the side Of the track when the train
men reached her. and was unconscious. She
was brought back TO the depot on No. Il
and her injuries dressed, and later was semi
TO Lincoln to a hospital
During a conscious moment she gave the
name Of Eva Bender and said she lived in
Omaha, but the depot officials think she
Is tramp, as her clothing was meaEer and
Of poor quality and the shoes were worn
10 shreds. handbag which she carried
contained nothing but two match boxes
some scraps OF bread and a comb No writ.
ing could be found TO disclose her identity
II Is not thought that her injuries ara
dangerous. she is about Is years OF age.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

FOR SALE for cash az q bargo.a the
eading Abstract Farm Loan. Insuranee
.nt Peal Esfl-e bu1incrs "a the Test
pwl IN Ncrth Missouri We AVE tho
,. r-at Do making mcaeY and viii
cod Tor L1c pHachl-er Trades not
- -ed- Reason ls- seli1Hs-Euina 10
~ b. fef-c g ru-lap q Crah-ns
e. Office. Omaha Neb.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30
Good Time?

Last uight-eating big dinner is oftsa
the maker Of BAD TODAY. Why noR
Over-eating means extra work for the
stomach ard bowels. You've got To
suffer If you don't help nature unload
with CASCARETs. "They uoyk E,hiIs
you sleeo''-you're o. K in the A. NJ.
Touight's the night to take care OF to-
morrow. 50
CASChRETs-I box-week 9 tneaa-
nent- All druggists. Biggest seller
IN the world Million boxes a month.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30
A Dnngeroa. wound

rendered antisepuc by Buckle.s Arnica
Salve. the healing wonder for sores. burns.
piles. eczema and salt rheum. sc. For
sale by Beatou Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30

James JonesNJr.. sent TO the penitenuary
for five years from Chase county for the
Killing Of Joseph B. Rowley. secured a re-
versaI Al the hands OF the supreme court
The court held that testimony irrelevant.
but preiudieial to the defendant. was per
mitted TO be introduced Jones alleges
self defense.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30
Couple Surprises Relatives.

Dean pempster and Hazel underwood
of Beatriee were married here this morn
ing by the Rev. Mr. Lawrence. They
came from Beatrice via automobile. The
marriage viii be a surprise to JAe rela-
tives of the bride.
The bridegroom is a son OF c. 3. Demp-
ster. president OF The Dempster Mil Manu-
facuring company OF Beatrice.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-06-30
hitchcock Cannot Come.

There is EVIDENTLY some mistake about
the infor iatIon given out to the effect
that Postmaster General Hitchcock is TO
be An attendance on the convention OF the
Nebraska Association of t1Ustmasters here
next month During his recent trip east
Secretary Hayward was in communication
with the postmaster general and brought
back wor- that he had engagements
which would make it entirely impossibls
Cor him TO accept The invitation OF the
Nebraska postmastsrs. much as he would
like to 40 50.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-05-26
Notice Of Change Of Name.

Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned, Chris Petersen, has this
day FLED in the Office of the Clerk of
the District Court of Audubon Coun.
ty, Iowa, statement as provided by
law, showing his age to be 35 years,
his height five feet eight inches, the
color of his hair auburn, the color of
his eyes blue, his residence Sec. Is,
Oakfield Twp, Audubon County,
Iowa, the date of his immigration to
the United States, March 81, 1910;
that he hereby chang his name from
Chris Petersen to that of Chris P.
Grau.
Dated at Audubon, Iowa, this 10th
day of May, 1910.
il Chris Petersen
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1910-05-26
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