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The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19

A telegram or telephone message
to the Mesberg Chapel or to Under
taker Hubbard's residence will re.
ceive the undertaker's prompt and
personal attention. 11-18tf.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19
Scand. EY. Mission Church.

The Ladies' Aid of the Scand. Ev.
Mission Church will meet tomrrow
evening, May 20, at the church par
lors. Rev. Gramness will speak.
Services next Sunday at II a. M,
and 7:30 p. m. Rev. p. Gramness
will speak at the evening services.
Sunday School will meet at 9:45
a. m.
The Young Peoples Society will
meet at 1880 D. m.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19
$3.50 to Detroit, Mich, and Return.

Via "The South Shore" and the
D. & c. steamers leaving Duluth
June 9-13-16.18. Rate to Toledo
$500, Cleveland $14OO, Buffalo
S14.5O. Limit three weeks. For
reservation and further particulars
apply to A. J. Perrin, General
Agent, 43O West Superior street, Du-
luth, MINI. 5-12-6-16.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19
Norwegian Lutheran Church.

Services Sunday, May 21st at 1890
a. M, and 7:45 p. m. At the evening
service the choir will sing and the
pastor will speak of the 18th of May.
Sunday School at noon and Bible
Class.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19

The old reliable p. N. Peterson
Granite Co. is alwas ready to show
goods and meet any competition on
earth. Undertaken Hubbard has
the goods and prices. u-2stf.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19

Judge Vivian Prince, of the mn
nicipal court at Eveleth, has been
confined with serious attack of
diabetes, at the home of his daugh.
ter, Mrs. Papic, in this city, during
the week, but his many friends are
pleased to learn OF an improve
ment in his condition.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19

Henry Giese, Jr., of St. Paul,
secretary of the Minnesota Branch
of United National Association of
Post Office Clerks, was a Virginia
official capacity. The Minnesota
Branch will meet in state conven-
ton at Mankato on June 2nd and
3rd, and Mrs. Giles will represent
the Virginia Office in the delibera-
tiOns of the meeting.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19
For Rent.

Three nicely furnished rooms, hot
water heat, light aud bath. Cook
street, next to the St. Clair office.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19
lost.

Child's signet bracelet, lost Mon
day evening, April "a. between GIL
Hemlock street and lis Poplar
street, via Central avenue. Finder
will receive reward for return Of
same to Ed Ziel, GIL Hemlock St. 2t.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19
For Sale,

A two seated surrey, set of harness
and Mcclellan saddle and bride.
Also a No. and No. 5 Radiant
Home heaters. Apply at Reid's
store.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19
Black Dirt Wanted.

Black dirt wanted. ANY amount.
For particulars see "A. Beisch1old,
superintendent of city parks.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19
Lost

A light brown muley COW, white
belly, feet spotted white, star in
forehead, neck SCARED from rope.
Lost since Wednesday, May 10th,
between Eveleth and Virginia.
Five dollars reward offered for her
return or information leading to
her recovery.
OSCAR CARLSON,
2tp. 522 Larch St.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19

For the finest cigars in the city go
to Lusk's & Si9el's Billiard Hall.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19

IS. Arneson, of the Chisholm Tri-
was Virginia visit
or on Saturday, making the Enter
prise brief fraternal call. Mr.
Arneson put in the past winter ia
St. Paul, as secretary to the lieu
tenant governor.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19
Christian Science Society.

Sunday morning service in the
North Pole Hall, at HOO o'clock.
Subject, "Soul and Body"
Sunday School following the ser.
vice.
All are cordially invited to at
tend.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19

Eugene Murphy and daughters,
Misses Bessie and Margaret Muir
ply, left Monday for their former
home at Woodstock, Ontario, Can
ada, where they will make their
permanent home.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19

Two lots on North Side for sale
Apply to Jas. P. Carey, City Hall.
!. 4-28tf.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19

Pool room for sale. Complete. In
Quire of B. Milavetz.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19

When you wanta smoke rememb Der
you can get the finest at Lusk's &
SiQel's Billiard Hall.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19

George V. Holcomb, local manag-
er of the Mesaba Telephone Co., left
the first of the week for Arizona,
where he will spend thirty day
vacation in the hope of beneftting
his health. L. Sutton. of Grand
Rapids, assists in the Office work
during his absence.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19

On Monday evening about fifteen
ladies assembled at the home of
Mrs. Robert Lindsay, Maple street,
giving a farewell party for Mrs. NJ.
T. Savage. A most enjoyable time
was had, the ladies presenting the
guest of honor with brooch as a
token of their esteem. Much re-
gret was expressed at the departure
of Mrs. Savage for her new home,
coupled with we'll wishes for her.
self and family.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19

A large shipment of steel caskets,
double lead coated and covered
with the finest of fabrics are on
display at the big new Chapel at
Mesbergs. Ask Undertaken Hub.
bard about them. He has absolute
proof of the merits of the cases and
he is the exclusive agent for Vir-
ginia. 11.18tf.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
cQral neW$


George S. Reid, special writer for
the Duluth Herald, was Virginia
visitor Wednesday.
Miss Sadie Murphy, assistant
clerk of court, was the guest
of Duluth friends over Sunday.
Paul Sevenich left Wednesday for
a brief visit to his former home at
Oshkosh, Wis.,, and business trip
to Milwaukee and Chicago.
Rev. J. I. Fadum, of this city, will
deliver the Memorial Day ad.
dress at the Bear River exercises
this year.
Mrs. NJ. E. Tanning left Wednes-
day for ten days visit in the Twin
Cities, guest of Mrs. J. H. Pearce,
Minneapolis.
Mrs. G. E. Hendrick left Tuesday
tor Hudson, Wis.,, accompanied by
Mr.. Hendrick, where she will enter
sanitorium for a season in the
hope of benefiting her declining
health.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19

An overload of booze was the
cause of man falling through a
plate glass front in the saloon oc-
cupying the east room of the Fay
Block, Saturday evening. A costly
tumble to some one, as the glass
was valuable one.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19

& Edward Lancore. setter in the
Johnson-W entworth mill at Clo-
quet, and Miss Blanche Northrop,
an employe of the Cloquet Inde.
pendent Office, were over Sunday
guest at the home of DR.. and Mrs. J.
w. Deering.
The Virginia enterprise., 1911-05-19

Mrs. G.. E. Moore was hostess at a
delightful bridge and finch party
on Saturday afternoon. Ten tables
were played, the favors being won
by Mesdames B. Levin and w. E.
Hannaford. Mrs. Moore leaves the
coming week for an extended sum-
mer visit with Indiana and Ohio
friends.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-01
NEWS NOTES FROM FAIRBURY
Mr.. Herbert Post and Miss Fern Leet
OF Lincoln VIII He Married
Next Week.

FAIRBURY, Neb. May a.-CSpeciaI)-
Cards have been issued by Mr. and Mrs.
Eugene Leet OF Lincoln announcing the
approaching marriage Of their daughter
Fern to Herbert Post. Miss Leet is a
former Fsirbury girl, having lived here
for number Of years. She was graduated
from the Fairbury High school in the class
Of 1904 The marriage will take place in
the First Presbyterian church at Lincoln.
followed by a reception at the brides home.
quite number OF her friends in Fairbury
viii attend the wedding. which will be held
June at s O'Clock
Captain c. F. Adams Of Superior deliv-
cred the Memorial day address here Tues
day.
The BARRIERS OF this city have organized
base ball nine and played their first
game with Jansen. The game was a one
sided affair in favor OF Jansen and resulted
in score OF p TO ?
A change has been made IN the manage.
ment OF the Fairbury roller mills. W. n
Lea has purchased an interest IN this con.
Germ and will take charge June L
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-01
HOPE OF LIFETIME GOES
BECAUSE OF EYESIGHT
Youth Applies TO Navy an His
Eighteenth birthday, but
f. Rejected.

The hope Of lifetime was bHghted in
less than a minute at the navy recruiting
station Wednesday morning when Jack
Ranger OF Chapelle. n. NJ, was rejected
on account OF defective eyesight when he
applied for enlistment.
Wednesday was Rangers eighteenth
birthday. All his life he has been wanting
to join Uncle Sans blue jackets. He could
not Join before his eighteenth birthday and
Tor the last two years he has anxiousIy
been waiting for the great day to come
WIN he would be old enough to join.
Bright and early on the morn of his
birthday he appeared at the Omaha re-
cruiting station, long before the doors
were opened. He was like child with a
new toy when he was handed the applica-
ton blank TO fill out. His weight was
all right when he was placed on the scales.
The eye test came next In this test he
was supposed 10 read twenty letters at a
distance of fifteen feet. first with one eve
and then with the other. His right eve
eaw the twenty letters perfectly, but when
he tried with his left eye his hopes for
aofsng the navy began to erumble: after
~ ated efforts to read the twenty letters.
without success he gave II I'D.
he left the recruiting station his eyes
Rled with tears and he wore the look Of
zone who had fallen in the supreme test
But Jack said he would get in the navy
IL IT takes another ten years He went
to an occulist for treatment on his left
eye and will remain in the city until he
Is able to take the test perfectly.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-01
DISTRICT COURT IN CUNNING
Four Divorces Granted During Term
which Closed TuesdAy-West
Point Notes.

WEST POINT. Neb., May a.-(special)
The adjournment term OF the district
court OF Cunning county extended over
from January has been closed sine die In
the case OF Nellie Cousins against Ira
Felix a statutory case, warrant was or
dered issued for the arrest Of the accused
The automobile damage case, the first Of
its kind in the county, wherein Peter
Moody sued w. H. Hensel for damages for
injuries alleged TO be caused by defend
ants auto approaching his team without
warning, the verdict OF the Jury was for
the defendant. Divorces were granted at
this term as follows: To Helene Olthoff
from Ontge Olthoff Emily J. McE1hinney
from Alonzo D. McEihlnney. William Jugel
from Lizzie Jugel and Louise Pearl Kroe-
ger from August W. Kroeger. The two
boys who were charged with highway rob-
berry were exonerated by the jury. In the
case OF the Leo Grotte Manufacturing com
pany Of Omaha against Charles F. Pulitzer
verdict was rendered for the defendant.
Crops throughout the county are showing
marked good effects from the periodical
rains which have fallen at intervals dur
ing the last three weeks. Corn looks well.
is OF good color and firm stand. Almost
all the crop is up and some OF it quite ad-
Nanced. small grain could not look better.
Grass IS making good growth, as also are
potatoes and root crops generally. Gar
dans are thriving and the prospect is for
bountiful yield Of all kinds Of fruit, apple
trees especially being loaded with fruit
Cherries also will be a large yield, plums
not so much so, but taken altogether the
year will be marked by an enormous fruit
crop.
The marriage Of Miss Adele Romberg to
Edward c. Miller was solemnized at the
home OF the bride on Thursday, Rev G. H.
Hemkin. pastor Of the German Evangelical
church. performing the ceremony. The
young people are the children of old set
tiers and will reside on their own farm
near West Point
Mrs Dcrothea Meier, an aged inmate Of
the ST. Joseph's Home for the Aged. was
found dead in her bed at the institution
this morning. She was a former resident
Of Howell, where the body was sent for
interment Her only son, Joseph Meier.
resides at Dodge.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-01
"SOdOasis, " New Soda
Fountain Room, Will
Be Formally Opened
Arrangements All Complete at Sher-
man G. McConnell's Beautiful
Surcease Parlor for Thursday.

"sodossis," Omaha's newest and pref
uest soda water room. will be formally
opened Thursday in the basement Of the
Sherman & Mcconnell company's drug
store. Sixteenth and Dodge streets. 1t is
roomy. cool and attractive place. where
soda fountain patrons OF Omaha will find
the best surcease from their thirsts during
the hot days Of the summer. The large
room has been arranged in what the own
ers OF the store believe to be an ideal
manner Many soda water rooms are
small and when patronized by many peo-
pie are congested. To guard against such
a thing the owners OF ''sodoasis" made
their room large and arranged it so that
eighty people can be seated at one time
without crowding.
In addition to looking after the crowding
OF the place the owners have provided for
keeping the room cool one shall be able
TO drink at this place without feeling the
effects Of the hot sun, for a delightfully."-
refreshing atmosphere will always be pres
ent The room also is "f1y proof" patrons
will not be called upon to swat the flies. F"
The fountain. of Italian marble and
solid mahogany. is the most beautiful in
this section of the country. II is so at
tractive that one is Immediately i'm
pressed with its worth. Large French bev-
eled mirrors located several feet above
the floor and back against the wall at the
rear of the fountain, reflect pictures Of
those who sit or stand before the marble
counter
Spreading around the walls OF the room
are other French plate-glass mirrors in
"gun-metal" oak frames. Beautiful oak
benches are located below the mirrors. All
the woodwork of the room, with the ex-
ception of that on the fountain, is Of gun
metal oak. The many tables are made
Of this wood. Some OF the tables have ad-
Unstable seats. which swing out to permit
customers to be seated.
Each lady visitor on Thursday will be
given a floral souvenir and for the open
ing days the fountain room will be dec
GRATED In red clover. Entrance to
"Sodoasis' is from the main floor Of the
drug store. Steps lead from this floor at
the south side Of the room and directly
in front OF the main entrance to the
store
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-01
CONDRA TALKS ON NEBRASKA
Is Real Estate Exchange Of COndi-
ton Of the State.
HOW 10 USE THE RESOURCES
Nersity Professor Points out a
hemedy for Erosion, which He
Says, Wastes Too Much
of the soil.

Urging his hearers to line up in sympathy
Win an all-round DEVELOPMENT Of Ne
oraska to the extent Of establishing indus
ulal concerns to fit the agricultural con-
oiuons, George f. Condra. professor Of
economic geology. University Of Nebraska
uehFered an instructive address on
conservation at the Real Estate exchanges
luncheon Wednesday. He declared that It
false idea that Nebraska is fitted only
lot an AGRICULTURAL state
with the use Of a map Prof Condra
pointed out the various regions OF the state.
explained their climatic and other condi-
lions. and told how best to utilize the re-
sources. In the eastern part of the state.
al along the valley where much soping
land is wasted. he declared fruits espc-
ciaily apples. could be grown q advantage.
In the loess reSion. which covers about
quarter Of the eastern part Of Nebraska.
he declared that too much land Is wasted
by erosion He pointed out n remedy. and
also declared that the loss Of humus and
nitrogen in the soil is caused bv ignorance
as to what crops 70 grow and how to
grow them
He also pointed out many interesting
conditions in tho sand Hill region. and told
OF the work that is being done out there
IL. the university.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-01
CR0NK CHARGED WITH
ADULTERY BY HIS WIFE
Case is Dismissed by Judge Altsthdt
for Lack of Jurtsdic-

George P. Cronk was brought before Jus
tice Of the Peace Altstadt Wednesday
charged with adultery on the complaint of
his wife. Cora L. Cronk. but the case was
dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. Mrs.
Cronk. who had no lawyer. was unable to
push the case because the crime Is subject
to indictment by the grand jury.
Mrs. Cronk alleged in her complaint,
which was filed May q. that her husband
had deserted her May and since that time
has been living with another woman. Cronk
was arrested Tuesday by Constable Mid
dendorf and released on bond by the JUS
tice. When the case was brought up, A.
W. Jefferis, lawyer for Cronk, raised the
point Of Jurisdiction. and the case was dis
missed
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-01
LAD BROWNS AT CARTER LAKE
Sinks While Attempting to Swim
Across the Pond.
BODY IS NOT YET RECOVERED
william Kannear of south Omaha
Disappears Below the Surface
in sight of Hundreds of
Spectators.

William Kannear. AGED - years. Of
South Omaha. while swimming in Carter
lake near CORTLAND beach, in full view
Of hundreds Of spectators on the shore
and several boating parties, drowned in
about twenty feet Of water. The accident
occurred at O'Clock Tuesday night and
at an early hour this morning the body
had not been recovered.
In company with W. V. Runzel an &C
quaintance, Kannear was attempting to
swim across the lake. He had reached a
point opposite the bathing platform. which
is on the Iowa and Nebraska state line
near the middle of the lake. when he gave
a scream and disappeared from view. He
was seen to sink by several witnesses on
the shore. His companion came to his
rescue. but Kannesr's body never came to
the surface after sinking the first time
Body is Not Found.
An effort was made to notify William
Kannear the boys father, but he and his
wife had gone for a visit and could not
be reached until almost midnight. In the
meantime volunteer divers made vain at
tempts to locate the body. A dredge, un-
der the direction of officer Darwin a
special policeman, was brought into service
but IT failed tin Is efforts
Onlookers on the shore thought Kannear
was trying to alarm his companions and
paid little attention to the noise until he
failed to reappear above the water. Of
ficers were notified and boats sent to the
rescue. In the big pavilion close by a
lively waltz was being played by the
orchestra and the happy laughter Of the
merry dancers was heard above the
screams Of the drowning boy
Kannear was employed in the lard de-
partment Of the Cudahy company. Efforts
are being made to locate the body.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-01
FUNERAL OF R. 8. WILSON
Body of Victim of IadianoIa Wreck
Tukea 40 MIIIiEan, Neb., by
His Pnrenta

OXFORD, Neb., May S--(Special THE
father and mother OF r. B. Wilson, one
Of the victims OF yesterdays wreck, whose
body was taken off the relief train here
yesterday afternoon, arrived last evening
from their home at Milligan, Neb. They
left with their sons body on No. for
Mnllgan where interment will be made
The body OF James X MacColl. also here
in charge OF Undertaken Lee, was shipped
on No. 9 this morning 10 Denver. In ae-
cordance with Instructions received from
his brother at that place
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-01

OF the Drefs boy. as the driver of the auto
mobile. t'A
Mrs. veretta B. Paxton. 2s35 Hamilton,
was the witness who put the speed at
forty miles an hour. In this, estimate
however, she stood alone, tbe other wit
nesses testifying TO a rate at between
twenty-five and thirty miles. The lawyers
for the defense are inclined TO scott at
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-01

Mrs. Paxton's testimony. pointing out the
fact that the accident occurred while driv-
ing up a steep hill.
Other witnesses who swore to the lesser
speed were: Mrs. Lucy Talbot, 2515 Ham
ilton street; William E. Wsrley. 1913 Ham
ilton street; Floyd l. Swift. 2S26 Hamilton
street, and Henry F1nke. 1412 North Thirty
first street
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-01
FAREWELL BANQUET TO
GENERAL ATTORNEY BELDEN
Friends Gather mt the Paxton and
Present Him with n Fine
shotgun.

Ira G. b Zen, recently promoted from
general claim agent OF the Northwestern
lines west OF the Missouri to a general
attorney Of the road. was rendered fare
~ banquet by friends at the Paxton hotel
Tuesday evening A shotgun, the best that
could be procured was presented him as a
token from Omaha friends before he left
for Chicago.
Fifty guests were present at the dinner
given In Mr.. Belden's honor. including the
leading officials in the Omaha offices and
railroad men Of other roads H. J. Bell
made the presentation speech.
r. c. Richards. general claim agent Of
Chicago, acted as POSTMASTER; Frank Wal
tiers, general manager Of the lines west:
8. NJ Braden. general superintendent and
J. Leppa, assistant superintendent at Chad
ron. made short talks.
Mr.. Belden leaves June for Chicago to
asst his new duties.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-01
Is Your Health
Worth 1Oc7

That's what b costs - get s-weskAU
treatmane--of cAecARETS. They
do more tor y0a than any mediums
on Earth. Sickness generally AhOWs
and starts frst Ia the BoWels aud
liver; cAScARErS cure these Tia.
ms % easy 70 tyy-Nhy nOS start to-
t,ght and have help IN the mOrHinEs
ancARKra ~ - ar . veeka 4,
ttsatszaat. Al craSEtata higgsst sslisr
u ~ WofA 4nAsa bogss Z noath
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-01
WITNESSES IN AUTO CASE
DIFFER ABOUT THE SPEED
One Woman Declares Car Driven by
sundeII Was Making Forty
MiIPa HnuE

That the machine which ran down and
killed little Harry Drefs last summer was
going at the rate of forty miles an hour
was the testimony Of one witness wednes-
day morning in the SundeIl trial Carl E
SIndell, contractor and real estate dealer.
is charged with granddaughter for the death
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-01
Low Rates to the East Via Nsekel
Plate Road.

Chicago 70 New York and return. t27.Oo
To Boston and return. te6Oo Correspond
ingly low rates to other eastern points
On sale June LIST Inquire Of local agent
or write John Y. Callahan. A G. p. A, %
West Adams St. Chicago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-01

thousan ds OF
cases. Mothers
Friend is sold at
drug stores.
Write for free
book for expect
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-06-01

Skinned from Head to Heel
was Ben Pool. Threat. Ala, when dragged
over a gravel roadway. but Buclxlen's Ar
MICA salve cured him. Sc For sale by
Beaton Drug Co.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-01-18
RAILROAD MEN WANT
HIGH FREIGHT RATE
Employees Appeal to Gov
eminent to AlloWRail-
roads to Raise the
CHARGES
Charges.

Washington. D. c.. Jan. 1s-Speak-
ing in behalf of 100000 railway en-
ployes, H. P. Morrissey, president Of
the American Railroad Employees and
Investors association. today presented
a formal statement to the interstate
commerce commission in support Of
proposed advance in freight rates by the
railroads. Mr.. Morrissey is chairman
of the committee representing the en-
ployes' associations.
Scores of petitions from various
branches of organized railroad labor
ers were also submitted to the com
mittee.
Mr.. Morrissey referred to the argu-
ment of Louis Brandeis that scientific
mana cement would save million dol
lars a day to the railroads, and said
he did not believe American work
ingmen would labor under conditions
as he thought such system would
impose upon them.