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Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
Nebraska
New High School
Building is Opened
at Nebraska City

NEBRASKA CITY, Dec. 15-(Special.)--
This was a gala day for Nebraska City.
It being the acceptance and dedication Of
the new $4,000 high school building, which
has just been completed. The exercises
lasted the major portion Of the day. The
building, which is of the latest construc-
tion and equipped with all of the modern
conveniences for the students was thrown
open to the public this morning at 9:S)
and the Overland orchestra was present
and discoursed music while the large
Ncrowd assembled. The first portion Of
the days exercises was a formal program
In the assembly room and DR.. Claude
Watson, president OF the Board OF Edu-
cation, presided. The high school girls
quartet rendered several selections and
the orchestra from the school for the
blind was present and took part in the
program.
In the afternoon monster crowd was
present again and DR.. Claude Watson
presided. The invocation was by Rev.
A. Il. Perry, pastor of the Presbyterian
church, followed by the High School
Boys Glee club. The address of welcome
was made by Mayor o. C.. Morton, fol-
lowed by speeches by Postmaster John
w. Stetphart, eX-Mayor l.. f. Jackson,
j. II. Sweet, c. NJ. Aldrich, John Mates,
jr.. and Patrick Roddy. The speeches all
told Of the history Of the public schools
of this city, their/growth and what they
had accomplished.
The principal address OF the afternoon
was made by Chancellor A. Avery of the
University of Nebraska. He congratu-
lated the people Of this city and commu-
nifty in having one of the finest high
school buildings in the state.
The building was then formally turned
over to the Board OF Education by Archi-
tect G. l.. Fischer in a most pleasing
address and accepted by Dr. Claude Wat
son in behalf Of the board and the citi'
Gems in general.
The main part OF the building is three
stories, built of gray pressed brick, with
stone trimmings. There are sixteen
rooms in the building aside from the
large assembly room, with spacious halls
on every floor. The building is one OF
the finest and best equipped In the STATE
and the people of this city are Justly
proud of 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
CUSTER MAN FILES SUITS
FOR DAMAGES AND DIVORCE

BROKEN BOW, Neb,, Dec. 15.-(Spe-
cial. )-Joseph II. Steinhagen, "a farmer
living sixteen miles west Of Galloway,
this county has brought suit against w.
L. Petit Of the same place in the sum
of 5000 for alternating the affections of
his wife. In his complaint to County
Attorney Beal, Steinhagen says that he
has put up with this condition Of affairs
for three years and now proposes that
Petit shall make some reparation for the
damage he has caused in his domestic
circle. A suit for divorce has also been
brought by Steinhagen. The Steinhagens
were married in 1898 and have four chill
dren, the youngest being about years Of
age The husband has taken his four
children and is now making his home
with his father-in-law Petit, the defend
ant in the damage suit, is said to possess
some property in the shape Of live stock.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
NEWS NOTES FROM FAIRBURY
Sons of Veterans Hold First EIec-
tlOn-BOY Sent 20 Reform
school.

FAIRBURY, Neb., Dec. 15-(Special.)- -
Calvin +. Steele camp, Sons Of Veterans,
held its first election last evening. The
officers are: Ray Wells, commander;
Roy Il. Riley, Junior vice commander;
Frank Johnston, secretary; Al Westllng,
treasurer: Fred Price, color sergeant; w.
ID. Johnston. musician; Harry o. Yontz,
sergeant of the guard; John ireland, cor
poral Of the guard; W. II. Taylor. camp
guard; Vern YOntz. picket guard; oscar
N. Garnsey. patriotic instructor.
Mrs Frank Wmtmore of this city leaves
next week for Burlington. Ia, to spend
the holidays with her parents. She Will
then go TO New York City about New
Years and study music with Frederick
Bristol.
Superintendent A. l.. Caviness and the
faculty OF the Fairbury High school have
issued a circular TO the parents OF the
high school students making a vigorous
protest against social activities during
the school year. Every failure to mako
credits in the high school Is attributed
TO too much social indulgence.
Ira Bean. IA years OF age. had a pre-
limnary hearing before County Judge c.
c. Boyle Thursday on the charge OF
stealing a pig valued at s.. Judge Boyle
sentenced him to the reform school at
Kearney. Several months ago Mrs. Bean
removed to Idaho and left her son to
care for himself.
A large air compressor has been re-
ceived from the Rock Island shops at
Horton, Kan, and will be installed in the
! shops at Fairbury 20 furnish air for
operating tools and motors.
f. L. Byllesby and NJ. b. Coop have
formed a partnership and will buy poul-
try In Swift's old stand.
Kew to the situation-Bee Want Ads
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
0ToE COUNTY NEWS NOTES
MIR. and Mrs. Mckee of Palmyra VIII
Celebrate Golden wedding
Next Week.

NEBRASKA CITY, Dec. 15-(Speolal.)-
Mr. and Mrs. j. Ran Mckee on January
!, 1872 will celebrate their golden we'd
ding anniversary at their home at Pal
myra. Mr.. Mckee is one of the leading
republicans and citizens of this county.
He has been chairman of the republican
county central committee for years and
Is one of the wealthest farmers and
land owners In the western portion OF
the county. They have sent out some
thing like 800 invitations for the event.
Benjamin Il. Conklin died at the home
Of his daughter, Mrs. william Massey,
yesterday and the funeral was held this
afternoon. He was born August H. 1876,
In Indiana and came 10 this city many
years ago. He leaves eight children
William, Glen, George Earl and Watt,
and Mrs. William Massey OF this city,
and Mrs. Thraw OF South Omaha and
Miss Pearl
Miss Ollie Garwood, one of the oper-
ators for the Nebraska City Telephone
company for several years, has been pro-
NOTED to the position OF cashier in place
OF JOY TAFT, who has resigned to become
clerk OF the county court
The Otoe County Pet Stock and Poultry
show closed this afternoon and in every
way has been a big success. The prizes
were awarded to the various winners this
afternoon, and most OF them were cap
tured by persons residing outside OF the
city.
William c. Andreas, state dairy inspec-
tor, has been here inspecting the dalrles.
lie found the milk was not all up to the
requirement and the dairies were not as
clean as they should be. lie gave notice
that another man would be here I'm a
short time and complaints would be filed.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
NO SPEAOER YET SELECTED
TO ADDRESS TAFT MEETING
(From a staff Correspondent. }

LINCOLN, Dec. -(SpeciaL)-As yet
no speaker has been selected for the Taft
meeting TO be held In Lincoln December
10. The committee in charge of the af-
fair is looking for a man who will be
agreeable TO all factions in the party.
1t was at first decided to have Senator
Brown select the speaker at Washington.
The latter has declined by saying that
congress is too busy to send any OF it's
members away for that purpose. He In
dicated that he did not know where an
available man could be found.
The matter is in the hands Of ex-Con-
gresham Pollard, and 1t is up to him to
find a man who Is not too busy and who
has the required qualifications.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
PECULIAR DISEASE GRIPS
"FRAT" HOUSE JEWELLERS
(From staff Correspondent

LINCOLN, NEB.. Dec. 15.-(Special)-
In most of the sorority and fraternity
houses north OF o street students are be-
ing attacked by a form Of stomach
trouble and many Of them are confined
10 their beds. The affection is believed
to be a mild form of ptomaine poisoning.
but physicians have not yet diagnosed It..
According 10 some of the physicians
who have visited several patients. the
disease is not dangerous. The health
board is not conducting an examination.
1t was first believed the trouble was
due TO milk. Nearly all OF the students
affected procure their milk from tint
same dairyman. Some of the physicians,
who have made an investigation. say this
Is not the cause.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
MRS. ECKERSALL SECURES
INJUNCTION AGAINST SPOUSE

CHICAGO. Dec. 15.-An injunction
against Walter II. Bckersall, former star
quarterback on the University OF Chicago
foot ball team, was issued by Judge Nc
Donald in the superior court late today,
The Injunction was issued to restrain
Eckersall from annoying or interfering
with his wife. who has filed suit for d.
vorce. Mrs. Eckersall charges her hus-
band with cruelty and nOnsupport.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
RICHARD S. YOUNG DIES,
AFTER LINGERING ILLNESS
(From a Staff Correspondent.

LINCOLN, Dec. Especial. )-Rlchard
S. Young. formerly a member OF the city
council and a prominent business man
OF this city, died this morning after
lingering Illness. For more than quar-
ter of a century he was the head of the
r. s. Young Supply company.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
PRIZES AWARDED WINNERS
Board Of Judges Gives Final De-
cision in Booklovers' Contest.
NAMES PUBLISHED TOMORROW
Total Number of Answers Larger
Than Those sent I'm for First
Contest and Coupons Mount
Much Higher.

Final action was taken by the board
OF judges in The Bee BoolIlovers' con-
test yesterday afternoon and the list OF
winners was gone over for the last time.
The names OF the total fifty-five win
ners was approved and the last checking
was done. The names OF tho winners
will be published In The Bee tomorrow.
The judges who awarded the prizes were
ltev. M. o. IIaughlin, chairman; r. IL.
Manley, Henry Kieser, Philip Schwartz,
c. II. Walker, c. ID. Vance. Charles
Garske and Homer 8. Curtis.
The number of answers 10 the seventy
five puzzles In this second contest ran
into tho thousands, the total being larger
than those which we're sent in for the
first conts It.
Large Number of Coupons.
The number OF coupons used by in
dividuals was larger than in the first
contest. but the winner OF the first prize
had more answers incorrect than did tho
winner of the leading prize In the, first
contest. Details regarding the two con-
tests and a comparison OF the answers
will be set forth in an article that will
be published in The Bee tomorrow.
Interest in this second contest was
much greater than in the first. A large
number Of prominent society people were
among the contestants. Included were
many who have automobiles now and
VINO only have entered the game because
they enjoyed the picture solving.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

homes and have an aversion to mort
cages. Some have acquired valuable
farms from their earnings. In the winter
most OF them live in the towns and send
their children to school. Two very pre-
tentlous German churches have been built
the last year at cost OF several thou
sand dollars each. These people dress
well and attend amusements that interest
them, and for the most part are respect
able and law abiding.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
NO PEoNAeE IN BEET
= FIELDS OF NEBRASKA

sCOTTSBLUFF, Neb, Dec. 15.-(spe-
cial.) 1.-THE statement before "a congress
sional investigating committee that peon-
age exists in the Vicinity Of beet sugar
factories naturally attracts attention. here.
In this section the field workers are prin-
cipally Of German extraction. and are
prosperous. In the spring they take up
humble quarters I'm or near the beet fields,
and receive $50 per acre for the hand
work. They are permanent citizens OF
the community and uaa0y 0Wn their own
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
surveyor and Board at Outs.

BEATRICE, Neb., Dec. l5.-(Special
Telegram THE board OF supervisors and
County Surveyor Pethoud held rather
stormy session this evening because the
surveyor refused TO make surveys in the
southern part OF the county until the
money advanced by him for help in his
department was forthcoming. When Peth-
oud refused to obey orders a resolution
was passed asking for his resignation.
Pethoud was appointed by the board to
fill the unexpired term OF his father,
the late A. ]. Pethoud. and the board
has a right 20 remove him. He was
elected surveyor last fall, and In case
he loses his job he will only have 10 wait
until next month when he steps into
office again
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
What Nebraska Pays
For Support Of Wards
CFrom a Staff Correspondent

LINCOLN, Dec. 15.-(Special. )-Accord-
ing to an announcement made today by
Commissioner Cowles OF the Board of
Public Lands and Buildings, it costs Ne
braska SO cents each day for the sup
port of the 1000 inmates who are cared
for in the state institutions. This does
not include the cost of permanent inn
provements. The statement is based on
the claims submitted to the board for the
month OF November.
Below is an itemized statement of the
expenses of all state institutions for the
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16
Jury L. Discharged.

AUBURN, Neb., Dec. l5.-(speclal) J.
In the case OF the state against Weldon
Shively on the charge OF removing mort
gagged property, the court yesterday moor
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

Persistent Aovertising is the Road to
Big Returns
Omaha daily bee., 1911-12-16

Key to the situatiOn-Bee Want Ads,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21

: Bchlod, an advertiser went forth to
SOW. When he sowed. some seed fell
into band bills and dodgers. and the
street sweeper came and did gather
them up. Some seed fell among con
cert and theatre programs and on the
curtains. and the peorple were inter
ested in the performance and not in
bargains, SO they were left on the
seats and crumpled and overlooked
and thrown on the floor. Some fell
among fake schemes and gift enter
prises, and popular contempt sprang
up and choked them. But some. fell
into legitimate newspapers which
found their way into the homes OF the
people who had time and interest to
read them. and they brought forth
fruit some thirty fold. He who hath
ears to hear let them hear.-Ex.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21
THE PACIFIC MONTHLY

THE PACIFIC MONTHLY
SPECIAL RATES ON THE LEAD
ING MAGAZINE OF THE WEST
The Pacific Monthly Of Portland,
Oregon, is publishing a series OF
splendid articles about the various in
dustries of the West. The Septem-
Der number contained an article on
Success with Cherries. The October
nnmbcr has a beautifully illustrated
article on Success i'll Growing Apples.
Other articles shortly to be published
are Success with Live Stock, Success
in Growing Walnuts, Success with
Fodder Crops. These articles are
authoritative but very interesting.
In addition to the above, The Paci-
llc Monthly each month publishes a
large number Of clean. wholesome ar
ticles on the question OF the day.
The price OF the Pacific Monthly i
$50 a year. To introduce it 10 new
readers, it will be cent for six month
for 50 cents if this paper is mentioned
Address Pacific Monthly. Portland
Oregon.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21
Uncle Sam
Wants Bids

The government is advertising Tor
proposals for the lease OF electrical
power to be generated at the Lahon-
ton dam, the proposals to be received
until December 9th.
The electrical power SO generated
will be delivered at Fallon for light
ing, pumping water and general IN
dustrial purposes, and will be OF a
substantial benefit to the residents OF
Fallon and Churchill County as well
Parties interested can secure com
plete information from the United
States Reclamation Service at Fal
Ion. Washington, ID. C.. and Los An
geles.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21
Broker
Who Skipped

4 he Esmeralda County Grand jury
Is III session and a ruImor says 1nat an
Indictment will be returned against
Harry ii. Burge, the broker wnoas
disappearance several months ago
caused such a stir among his clients
many OF whom are said to have been
.stung'' for large amounts by ms
leaving. Witnesses i'll the above case
were in attendance waiting to be inter
rogated.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21

Beginning with November lst the
Globe Express Company will run 9
through car from New York to San
Francisco. From Jersey City to
Chicago it will be routed via the
PENNSYLVANIA and from the latter city
20 Denver over the G., b. & 9. From
Denver to Salt Lake it will go over
The Denver & Rio Grande, and from
the Utah Capital to San Francisco via
the Western Paciiic.-Silver State.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21
MIDNIGHT IN THE OZARKS

and yet sleepless Hiram Scranton OF
Clay City. Ill, coughed and coughed
He was in the mountains On the ad
vice OF five doctors, who said he had
consumption, but found no help III
the climate and started home. Hear
ing of DR.. Kings New Discovery. he
began to use it. Il believe it saved
my life" he writes, for it made 4
new man of me, SO that | can now do
good work again" For all lung dis
eases, coughs, colds, la grippe, asth-
ma, Group, whooping cough, hay fev
err, h~emorrhages, hoarseness OF
quinsy. its the best known remedy.
Price 50 cent aud $l.00. Trial bot
tie free. Guaranteed by ]. A. Muller.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21
A LONG TALK

1t is now possible to talk over the
telephone from Eiko to JarDid2e, the
having been finished during the
present week. 4 charge Of $l.lo IS
made for a three-minute talk. On the
summit leading into Jarbldge over g
loot Of new snow has fallen, which Is
rendering travel TO the camp some
what diIncult. The new phone sys
TEN brings the camp somewhat neai
CT civilization.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21
USE NEVADA PASTURE

Utah and California cattle owners
are seeking pasture i'll Nevada for
winter feed. Contracts have been let
Tor feeding $500 head sf Utah cattle
in Lovclock valley, while other sec
ions throughout the state near the
tracts have been let for hay and feed
III Carson valley. Ifallon and other
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21
M. E. CHURCH

Sunday School 10 a. IN.
Morning service II a. m.
Epworth League at $50
Evening service 7;30 p. M.
Preaching by Rev. Hornaday.
In addition to music by choir both
morning and evening Pastor Horna-
day and Mrs. Noteware will sing a
duet, Crossing the Barr" and Mrs.
Lowell will sing a solo.
Everybody is invited.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21

Instead OF paying the Sparks shop
men at the yard as has been the Gus
tom, the men will receive their mon
ey at the Sparks bank this month.
The railroad authorities have taken
this course in order to avoid any dem
construction at the yards.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21
P E FOR BUSINESS

The Postal Bank at Lovelock has
been opened for business. The first
day $3.50 was deposited with Uncle
Sans banker. The Postal Banks
throughout the state are proving a
great success and by the end OF the
first year soDle astonishing figures
will be realty for the public,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21
SHUT UP SHOP

The red light district of Wonder
has shut up shop and moved to 9th
err parts OF the world. At the explra
ton Of their license the sheriff re-
fused a new II pending the decision
of the 800 yard law.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21
IGNORED THE CHARGE

~. which has under consideration the
charges preferred against Constable
Wolf, Tor killing a man who resisted
ignored the charge. The evil
dence all wen to show that the Off
Ger was on the right side.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21
A MISTAKE

A report has been circulated among
some of the state papers that Allie
Mann OF Yeringtou, was convicted OF
horse stealing and given a four-year
sentence. This is a mistake, and al
though Mann was under arrest the
charge was not pressed, it appearing
that he was innocent of wrong doing.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21
MARRIED AT GARDNERVILLE

Wednesday afternoon Miss Annie
Werman of Gardncrville and Henry
Atchison OF Sweetwater, were mar
ried at the brides home. Both the
young people are well known in This
eity.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21
FOR RENT

Desirable housekeeping rooms, with
all modern convenienccs; also small
Enquire OF Mrs. Mather, 5l6 East
Proctor Street.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21
FROM HOBART

George Oliver, wife and children
came in last evening from Hobart
Mills in the family auto. They Will
spend the day in this city and return
to their home sometime o-m0rrow.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21
FROM THE MINES

George Hedges Of Terrell and 9th
II points south OF here, is spending a
days in this city. He reports
considerable activity out that way and
also states that renewed mining Is
taking place on Reservation Hill,
where a number OF important strikes
have taken place during the summer.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21
ON A SHORT VISIT

Mrs. James Costello and children
came down from the Comstock on the
morning local and are spending the
day in this city.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21

Major Gardner came in from the
Antelope mines this afternoon in his
yuto. He is in for supplies and re-
ports everything ourishing at the
property.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21
SUM MONS

SUMMONS
IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL DIS
TRICT COURT OF THE STATE
OF NEVADA, ORMSBY COUN-
TY.
Elizabeth Dunn Richard, Plaintiff,
VS..
John Caldwell Richard,
Defendant
Action brought in the District
Court OF the First Judicial District
OF the State Of Nevada, Ormsby
County, and the complaint fled III
said county, in the office OF the clerk
OF said District Court, on the elev-
enth day of October, 1911.
The State OF Nevada sends greet
ing to John Caldwell Richard de
fcndant:
You are hereby required to appear
in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff, in the Dis
trict Court of the First Judicial
DiStllNl VI tHC otdtC VI NCNdudy
Ormsby County, and answer COM
plant Aled therein within ten days
Exclusive of day OF ~service) after
the service on you Of this summons
if served in said county, or if served
out of said county, but within said
district, twenty days, and all other
cases forty days, or judgment by de
fault will be taken against you &c
cording to the prayer of said com
plant.
The said action is brought Il OBJ
tain the judgment and decree OF the
court against you said defeHdant, for
absolute divorce, on the ground that
Tor over eighteen months last past
you have neglected, failed and refus
ed to provide plaintiff with the com
mon nec~essaries of life, which neglect
was not the result Of poverty on your
part, which you could not have avoid
provision OF said common necessar
les OF life you were at all times am
ply able to provide, but wilfully re
fused and neglected SO to do, and
that plaintiff was forced to live on
charity Of friends, and her wi labor,
although unfit for labor by reason
Of feeble health.
Also, on the further ground OF ex-
IRENE cruelty, as the same more par
ticularly appears in the complaint on
file here, hereby referred to and made
part hereof, with a certified copy OF
which you are herewith served.
And you are hereby notified that ii
you fail to answer the complaint,
the said plaintiff will take the juds
ment and decree of the Court, as in
the prayer OF the complaint demand
ed and prayed for.
Given under my hand and the Seal
of the District Court Of the First Ju-
dicial District OF the State Of Ne
vada, Ormsby County, this eleventh
day of October, 1911.
Z. 0. PATTERSON.
(SeaD Clerk.
By J. w. LEGATE, Deputy.
Alfred Chartz, Attorney for Plain
tiff. ola
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1911-10-21

w. L. Blackwell, az the old Fol.
som Hay Yard is new handling Box
wood and is prepased to furnish and
deliver the anne in4argesor small lots
as desired, at $3.50 per load. Phone
l4-0O. If
FOR SALE-A double bedstead,
in good condition: also set of double
springs, woven wire, almost new
Price $1,000. Inquire at. this Office.