Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-05-28
gle, Beva p Harris, Gertrude M. Gould,
Josephine @. Rush and John G. ScheIl.

gle, Beva p. Harris, Gertrude M. Gould,
Josephine G. Rush and John G. Schell.
YUTAN-Unknown parties entered Henry
Sargent's saloon last night taking a con-
siderable amount of liquor. Sheriff Baugh-
man of Fremont came with his blood
hounds early this morning, but on account
of rain, the scent could not be taken up.
LINWOOD-The graduating exercises of
the Linwood public schools were held Wed,
nesday evening. The following named
Jacob Blatny, Emily Travnicek, Laura
Folda, Marguerite Hookstra, Emma Peltz,
Emma Barta, Tillie Kavan, Adelne Kavan.
County Superintendent ]. A. Steck pre-
sented the diplomas
GRAND ISLAND-After a two months
search for him local officers yesterday
arrested Robert Spratsburg, an Aurora
the case having been, at the time, a do
nestle in hotel at Revenna and residing
Spratsbury is said here to be a married
man, his family living in Aurora Neither
of the parties Is known here.
LYONS-Golde Morter, a country girl at
tending the Lyons High school, was sue
arship, which is offered by the Associated
Colleges of the State. She was the vaedc-
torian and was considered the best among
eleven of the 1910 class This will enable
her to attend her choice of several col
Ieges In the state. Her parents, Mr.. and
MIS- MIS-. n: e. Morter, are now living near
this place quite recently.
CENTRAL CITY-It is now practically
certain that the new agricultural hall in
connection with Nebraska Central college
will be built, as the money has now been
about all subscribed. T. B. Hord donated
5000 to the project on the condition that
the college directors secure S. 900 more
This sum has now been practically ali
raised. r. Frankfurt of Columbus, an
architect, was here early in the week draw
ing the plans. 1t is expected that the new
department of the college will be completed
and ready for occupancy before the college
opens next September.
acknowledgements exercises
Of Harvard public schools were held at
Stokes opera house Thursday evening,
The class contained thirteen, six young
men and seven young women, and was
fully up to the high standard of former
classes with one exception the music
was furnished by the school and consisted
In vocal and instrumental music, the ex-
II. Thomas and Prof. Clark, all of high
order. The presentation OF diplomas was
made by County Superintendent of Schools.
Miss Edith A. Lathrop.
GRAND ISLAND-The Jury In the case
Of w. d. FULLY against the Grand Island
Telephone company, the Grand Island Elec-
trio company and the Fairmont Creamery
company for damages in the sum OF 49, 700
for the death Of Stewart Tully. son OF the
plaintiff, has returned a verdict of g. 900
against the defendants in common. It is
stated that this sum is about what was
offered the plaintiff in a proposed settle
ment out of court It is not expected that
there will be an appeal, unless It be by
the plaintiff. The Judgment is held against
each of the companies until payment is
made OF the amount found due.
CENTRAL CITY-The annual meeting of
the stockholders OF the Merrick County
Farmers COOPERATIVE association was held
in this city yesterday and the following Of
ficers were elected for the ensuing year:
President, James Stephen; vice president
John Colo3Tn; secretary, Earl W. Badger;
HuXford, o. Booth. John Howard. c. w
Armstrong, John Colborn and Alfred Prince
Tho association has operated three ele-
Vators In Merrtck county during the last
year, one respectively at Central City
Clarks and Palmer, and report a splendid
year in view OF the fact that this is their
first year.
HOLDREGE-After being out twenty
four hours, the jury in the Burnett adultery
case returned with verdict OF guilty yes
terday afternoon. The alleged crime for
which Lafe Burnett was found guilty was
committed in the Hampton hotel Of this
city on December ~, 1908. and was the
result of long association between Mrs.
Anna Wilson, wife of the ex-sheriff Of Cos
per county, and Burnett, in which the Lin
coin attorney had been acting as counsel
for the woman in several equity cases
being conducted at that time at Elwood.
Judge Hamer OF Kearney, and s. A. brave
/ OF this city, who defended Burnett will file
for new trial today. which means that
the case will again be taken to the supreme
court for final settlement.
HOLDREGE-Last night the senior class
program was given TO a large crowd at the
local opera house The program was divided
| into three parts-past, present and future.
| The past portrayed IAN Old-fashioned
! School," a playlet in three scenes, written
| by Lawrence Redstrom and Mary Snyder
of this years class The entire graduating
| class, under the direction OF Walter Rhsa
participated in its rendition. The present
was given over 20 orations, instrumental
pieces and songs, by different members OF
the class under the direction Of Mrs. Nc
Michael. The class prophecy forecasted the
future OF the seniors and was read b.
Bertha Riley. The mantle" was presented
renee Redstromi and Gladys Price OF next
! years class, responded. Tonight the last
| exercises OF the week took place when
II. V. Admas OF Des Moines, gave the
commencement address. and diplomas were
presented.