Omaha daily bee., 1910-08-30
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greater portion OF his scalp Saturday
afternoon at the Omaha Packing company'S
plant. lie was a workman in the box
factory and had signalled the elevator.
which he supposed was below him and
after waiting a moment he looked down
the shaft just as the heavy platform
descended from above II caught him on
the back OF the head and rolled his head
between the moving platform and the
second floor on which he had been stand
ing. He succeeded in escaping without
crushing his head. but how near he was to
death IL shown by the loss Of the scalp
from the back OF the neck nearly to the
line OF his hair on tho forehead.
Two other workmen standing near seized
him as he fell anS II il thought their ac-
tive aid prevented his instant Death.
DR.. X. f. Schindel dressed the mans
injuries and stitched the scalp in place.
The recovery will be a tedious process
and may result in ugly scars. william
Jones Is young man, the son Of John
Jones, who has been a Waterman at the
plant for number OF years.
Mrs. JOhnson's Relatives Arrive.
Reuben Smith OF Leavenworth, Kan,
uncle OF Mrs. Kate johnson, who was
shot and killed by her husband. George
Johnson. Friday morning has arrived in
South Omaha to take charge Of the body.
He is a we'll known political manager Of
his people at Leavenworth. He proposes
to give Mrs. johnson an expensive funeral
C. b. Carter Of Leavenworth, an under
taker OF that city. IL with him. The body
will probably be sent to Leavenworth
today.
Rohar,A,- Athnett- rou,,.-..,.
The western circuit OF the Katolicka
Jednota SOkol. one division OF the Bohem-
ian Turner's. will holds Its annual tourns-
ment beginning September 2, and contln-
uing four days. Clubs from Plsttsmouth,
Dwight. Verdigree Schuyler and other
points will contest with teams from Omaha
and South Omaha. and with a team OF
promising athletes from St. Louis. Three
or four hundred delegates are expected.
The program will open Friday September
g. at Franelk's hall, Twentieth and s
streets, with a convention of delegates
during the afternoon. In the evening the
Katol Beseda viii present a drama en-
titled. Before the Convention" The
athletic contests Will open at 8 a. m..
Saturday morning and will continue all
day finishing with a band concert by
IFranek's band during the evening.
Sunday = parade through the South
Omaha streets In which all delegates and
the local Bohemian orders will participate
will be the principal event. Following the
parade, speeches will be made at Franek's
park The national president, Hynek Dos
tol, OF st. Louis, will make the principal
address Rev. John vranek OF Omaha, P.
j. Trainor OF South Omaha and John
Of he ,ka
Of the western circuit will speak in addI-
ton.
The closing sessions will be held in the
forenoon Monday. September s. and during
the afternoon OF the same date. The rec
ords of the athletes in the state meet held
a few weeks since insures some good work
at the big tournament.
Magic City Gossip.
H. De Young and wife have returned from
visit to Iowa
Mrs. Bell Childs was arrested yesterday
on pout larceny charge.
" Miss Lillian Dimock Is nearly recovered
from an attack of diphtheria-. ay.4 I,...s
The, Loyal Order Of: Moose will initiate
a large class Wednesday night.
Ralph Taylor, Twenty third and r streets,
has gone on visit to Tarlxio, Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. NJ. Tanner are at home
after few weeks visit In Missouri.
Mrs. II. d. Alexander of San Jose, Cal,
is the guest Of her brother, W. T. Hickman.
e. A. Clark and family and Miss Mildred
Briggs Rave gone to Sioux City for short
visit.
Miss Annie Robertson has. returned from
a visit TO Wisconsin and points about the
Great Lakes. '.~
The Fraternal order of Eagles will hold
its annual fish bake and outing picnic Sum
day, September T. at Barrett's park,
Phone Bell South s6e. Independent F-1Sss
for case OF letter Gold Top. Prompt
delivery to any part of the city, William
letter
Rev Alfred @. White reports that he has
been robbed of @ watch and chain, the gift
Of former business associates prior to his
entering the ministry.
LOST---Monday, high school class pin.
1902, between Russking's Hall and S24 N.
18th St.: return to A. l. Roberts, SN N. 18th.
The Presbyterian church is making an
active campaign for funds to finish en-
closing the roof OF the new church and
complete the basement rooms ready for
service.
STORY Delicious Bottled Beer delivered
promptly to your residence. Phone So. 51S1.
Broderick n MaslowBky
Mr.. and Mrs. John II. O'Hern gave q din
ner at the South Omaha Country club Sat
urday night, entertaining Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Donahue, Mr.. and Mrs. @. b. Dug
dale and T. +. Swift Of Kansas City.
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