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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-16
B. FRANkL|NREED
DIED SUDDENLY
LAST EVENING
DEATH WAS DUE TO SHORT Ill
NESS FROM A COMPLICATION
or DISEASES Z
HIGHLY Respected CITIZEN
MANY EXPRESSIONS OF SORROW
WERE HEARD WHEN THE NEWS
SPREAD OVER CITY. ]y @

Mr.. Benjamin Franklin Reed, one OF
the venerable aud mos, highly respect
ed citizens of this community. died
Thursday afternoon at about four
O'Clock at his home on Barney street
after an Illness OF a few days of a
complication OF diseases. While Mr..
Reed was known TO be seriously i'll.
no immediate danger was felt as to his
condition and his death came almost
without warning. Mr.. Reed was taken
i'll ON Monday OF this week. A few
minutes before his death lie con-
yersed with his wife and children
when his heart suddenly failed and
he passed away before his physician
reached his bedside.
When the news OF the death OF Mr..
Reed was heard wave OF sadness
swept over the community. The de-
ceased was one OF the best known citi-
zens OF This community, where he had
passed almost his entire life ana
where his friends we're legion. Pos
sessed OF bright, sunny disposition,
he had endeared himself TO all with
whom he came in contact and to many
his death will come as personal loss
Mr.. Reed settled in this city during
rho Civil war and since that time had
resided here. For a number OF years
he followed horse trading and latel
conducted feed store OIL jackson
street, however IN later years he had
not been actively engaged in business
The death OF Mr.. Reed is. the tirst
TO occur in this family and is keenly
felt where he was much beloved
member. He is survived by his wife
! who was Miss Mary Virginia Moore
and four sons and one daughter, JOIN
In Reed. OF the News Llthographini
| Company OF Wheeling; Charles Ed
| win Reed, Of this city, prominen
coal dealer; T. Frank Reed, chief o
the Falrmont Fire department; VII
liam Tottcn Reed, IF Mineral. Harri
son county and Mrs. Lillian Moore
Miller wife Of Mr.. Maurice Z. Miller
Mr.. Reed is survived by one brother
Can't. Thomas Reed, of this city, AM
four sisters. Mrs. L. c, Powell, of Fair
mont: Mrs. Amanda Mcfarland am
Mrs. Deborah Purcell, OF Alva, Okla
and Mrs. Rebecca Gould, of Alaska
He is also survived by ten Granacnl'
dreu.
The deceased was born at Stenben
vile, Ohio. on May the nth, 1912, ant
when a child removed with his pa
rents to New Marilnsville, where h'
spent several years. AT the breaking
out Of the Civil war he enlisted in th'
Union army and served as a membe'
OF the fifth Illinois. Infantry. AT th'
close Of the ciyil var he settled y
this city, where he had since resided
4 = AKA.
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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-16
INSPECTION
OF GUARDS
LOCAL COMPANIES WILL BE Ex
AHMED ON MARCH 2s.

Word has been received in this cltS
that the annual inspection Of the local
companies Of the West Virginia Ma
tlonal Guard will be held in this city
as follows:
Inspection, March 26, 1912, Fairmont
Headquarters, First Infantry, Head
quarters, Second Battalion, First In
fantry. Band, First Infantry.
Inspection March, %, 1912, Company
ii. First Infantry, Company !, Fis,
Infantry.
At this time an inspection VIII bt
made by officers Of the United states
Army, and all equipment, supplies ETC.
will be inspected, as well as the per
sonal equipment OF all OF the members
OF the different companies and tht
band.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-16
.0NE MORE LEA0ER
. UNDER ARREST
FOUR MORE ALLEGED DYNAMITE
PLoTTERs REMAIN TO BE TAX
EN- INTO CUSTODY.

SARATOGA, n. Y, Feb. i6.-"m'
X. Benson, president Of the Detroit
Federation OF Labor in 1910, was ar.
rested on farm near Barkersville, 20
miles from here, charged With COM
plIcity in the alleged dynamiting plots
Of 1906.
FOUR MORE TO BE ARRESTED
INDIANAPOLIS. Feb, l6.-Four
labor leaders, who were implicated in
tue Federal Government alleged dyna'
mitlng conspiracy, remain yet to be ar
rested, Fifty have been arrested SO
far.
The unarrested men are John J. Nc
Cray Of WheeliRg lltoa !. Davis. ,oi
Philadelphia; JW. Irwin, Of Peoria,
and Patrick Ryan, Of Chicago.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-16
death LIST NOW
NUMBERS -FOUR
GEORGE ALEXANDER, VICTIM or
YESTERDAYS WRECK, Sue
cuMRs TO HIS INJURIES.

HUNTINGDON, Pa, Feb. 16.-The
death list now numbers four III the dis
asterous wreck OF the PENNSYLVANIA
limited at Warrior Ridge.
George Alexander, servant and
cook at 27s, One Hundred and Nine.
teenth street, New York, died Today.
Blair is in the Memorial Hospital.
Physicians worked necessarily to aid
the sufferers throughout the long
night All passed quiet night except
Mrs. W. c. White, of Pittsburgh, %ho
is said TO be very low today
Marshal j. p. Dohoney today began
a rigid investigation into he cause oil
the wreck for the State Railroad Com
mission.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-16
DURlERERS PN THE
lEIIALTY()F THEIRCRIME
liEYENTH HOUR LEGAL PRO.
cEEpINGs 10 DELAY THE exc.
EljTIoN-THEY Assisted Exc.
cuTloNERs IN ADJUSTING THE
STRAPS - ALE WERE COM,
POSED.
tBy United FRESH

tBy United Tress3
CHICAGO Feb, l6'-Ewald anu
frank shlblawski, brothers, were
hanged At 1914 IN the county lail
I9sFe,
This was followed by the hanging OF
Philip Spmerling and Thomas Schultz,
the other memlefs OF the gang In ex.
piatibn Of the murder of Fred ", Guei.
z6w at l0:5O.
All bore themselves >eomposediy In
,the face OF death and murmured
prayers with Father o'Brien march,
ing by his side.
They assisted the executioaers In
adjusting the straps and prayed con.
stsbtly.
Three juries, and fourteen physi.
clans Witnessed each OF the banglngs.
IL was announced that no further
stens toward tse execution OF Thos
Jennings, the negro murderer, would
tletaken until the proceedlugs before
lIhivsd states Judge Lands were Il.
nagy disposed Of,
Jennings Hanged.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-16

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-16

Fair and warner tonight. saturda!
increasing cloudiness.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-16
FALLS
FROM BUILDING
EDWARD HOWARD is DASHED TO
DEATH BY FALLING DOWN ELE'
VAToR SHAFT.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 16.--Edward
Howard, aged 45 years. cashier of the
Cape County Savings Bank, of Jack
son, Mo, was dashed to death today
when he fell from the seventh floor Of
the National Bank OF Commerce build
ing here, through the elevator shaft.
He attempted 10 leap on the elevator
after it started and was caught bet
ween the door and cage and then fell
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-16
MUSICALE
RlyEswLLE GRADED SCHOOLS
WILL GIVE FINE MUSICAL EN-
TERTAINMENT TONIGHT.

An entertainment consisting oi
readings and music will be given to
night at the Riyesville Graded schools
A number OF local people will attend
the affair which promises to be splen
did one. The programme will consisi
of vocal and instrumental selections
readings and other numbers An ad
mission fee OF 10 and 95 cents will be
charged.
A number OF local musicians ant
readers will participate in this pro
gramme.
Miss Caroline welton, of Piedmont
is the guest OF her sister, Mrs. j. c
Welson In this city.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-16
WARRANT ISSUED.

A warrant has b'en issued by Jus.
tice L. S. Amos in which Il. A. Adams
charges that one Ed. Corners at
tempted 10 skip board bill which he
owed Adams amounting TO $ll4.OO.
The case will be heard at an early
1ntp
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-16
MILLINERY EoR SALE

On Saturday, Feb. II, at O'Clock,
in front OF the Court House, will finish
selling one of the finest lots OF mil
lIlery goods ever brought TO this town.
The best is yet to be sold.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-16
REED FUNERAL,

The funeral of p. +. Reed will be
held Sunday afternoon at two O'Clock
at the, residence oh barney street.
Undertakcrs Musgraye and Sons in
charge.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-02-16
.VEST VIRGINIA GUARDS
NAY GO 10 TIL 'FRONT.'
Local COMPANIES FOL LOWING
INSTRUCTIONS From HEAD
QUARTERS ARE REC Rtl l7iNo 70
FULL STRENGTH ALL NAY
CONE ANY MoME 30 SPORT
FOR SERVICE.


The local Companies il and o. ihe
west virginia National Guasd maj,
within a few days pc called io .nf
Mexican border, as orders have pecu
received from the STATE ,headquaFleis
for the companies to be ready % move
! In quick order, not more lhaii x hpufa
notice being given. owingto the iaci
THAT the Mexicans have been siYlls
50 much trouble ana q the fesl that
their depredatlons aFe becomins more
and more atrociops the United states
authorities are haying the border Ing
posts prepared f6f he cecnpaney 2.
HE soldiers, and et$ likely VAT Niil
| be the result ot any further depreQA'
Itions upon the parl q lhe AeSirans
Many men are feetrifing into tne ioc''l
companies this week and there cry
/, only lev yacancies lett before he
companies will be up q tall stfeng'n'
The following letter from Adiulenl
General Elliott OF the West NlfglnlP
Guard, the commanding oiiicef shoN
1.-The critical situations at 3 glance qna
lhisswords show that trouhle IS eSpeel
ed at any moment,
His letter reads as follows
MILITARY DEP AFtf .ST
STATE OF YVES WIG
ADJUTANTi GissSislii IS oFl2e 9;
Charieson, West ifsliliai
Month Of February ~
| To Commanding 0ticers
Companies Of West Nireiiiia Na-
tional Guard,
Isr:-The best indications " now
thaye, un-oficiaiI are 10 the eliect 'lt'
We may be call lea Into active service
| az any moment IRant you Q adf'se
these headquartets
The condition oi your pfopsttt
and how long Il Eill taken foa TO sei
/ hi into shape to move your conlniana
How many Officers 81 yogr eom-
l;maud VIII respppd 70 eau OF 1'''
1, lind. giving thelF tnll nanes.
How many erilIsted men u YONG
command can be npon fcr
similar call.
4 War strength, aniountils p i'9
enlisted men, WILDE required torle lea lli
company. How many dayA wiil e take
you to recruit your company lip =
this strength?
1t will be well ior ycll. 20 ealiip Splk;
saIf with everything reduired DY l1t'
War Department to answer 4 pfompi
call and see to ii that alI q the on
lcers OF your company are 50 eqnippea'
You.will at once have all,riIes Clean
led and put in seryiceable epndiaep
| A prompt reply is expected
very respecitalls
-. ltill0
Adilsant General
j, The companies are feefuitlns9t e
.i75 men each, and few more men ass
wanted at once.
Company H Is drilling en AeA9ss
night in the basement q tlie court
iBouse, whas cemDans silissis os
wednesday night at the atino5 iilllef
the soath side pbarmac and aily iasq
wishing to enlist IN the ecnlpauies cll
do 50 BY placing tieIr applirations Z
either Of these places on the sRee
!, tive nights, when tesftllli ills glllssl
will be stationed there
While this call seems 70 % oail
preparation, the large eastern psPsss
within the past few daysshaFe eonsalp &.
ID notice that ali Of the conpaiisss q
Ohio Pennsylvania ana Nes iFslnia
Of the National Guard had been oiG 2
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-07
GERMANS BUILD new ENGINE
British Admiralty Fears Williams
Navy viii Be Strongest.
INTERNAL COMBUSTION TYPE
Eazitsh Eagiaeer. Predicts Vessels
May lie Designed which WIN
Make Latest Dreadnaught
Back NambeF. 10 %

LONDON Feb. e-The British admir-
atty has received news from a. reliable
source that type Of internal combustion
engine has been brought well toward conl-
pietion by German experts. which, II 1t
fulfills the expectations of its DESIGNERS.
should give the German navy an i'm
mense advantage in its race for suprem.
aes against the British, as well as other
nsSies Of the world. \ prominent ehgt-
neer who has learned Of the main details
of this sngine-whieh its designers have
.endeavoned to keep seeret-ssid
Il can conceive that a vessel may be
designed. using these engines. which
would make the latest dreadnaught OBJ
solete, and II would look as though the
revolution was imminent. For such a YES.
sci the radius Of steaming might be null
tiplied by three or four. or the thick
ness or armor it would carry greatly in
creased, or the vulnerahility much dimin-
lshed,"
In one of the principal works in Ger
many a marine plant has been completed.
after exhaustive studies and expensive
experiments. by most able ana eonh-
Dental staff, which can be destined only
io' 'ue use o. .he navy ~ Is OF h~e
HORSEPOWER CONSISTING OF laree engines Oh
@@ horsepower e@eh' one to each pro-
peheE Eaen engine mas three cylinders
PRODUCING Ae" horsepower eaeh, the cyl"
inoers oeihs double acting the explosion
occurring on ootl sides OF the pislons'
Inc incorporation OF such an instslia-
'ion N war Vessei means the abolition
OF boilers anu smokestacks and also thu
saving OF the space occupied ey nunkers,
as the engines would require less than
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-07
ROSE BATTLE FOR FESTIVAL
Ak-Ssr- Ben Governors Considering
Brand New Parade Feature.
TO INCLUDE MANY PRETTY GIRLS
scheme Is to Have Them Ride in
Automobiles newR street,
Scattering Roses All
Along the Way.

A 'roSe battle" in which 90 pretty
Young women. riding in lou automobiles,
will take part. Is considered by the board
Of governors OF Ak-Sar-Ben. 10 take the
place Of the usual military parade Of the
tan carnival. ?
III the schense is adopted, we probably
will rope off five or six blocks Of soms
downtown street and have the autos SO
upon one side Of the street and down the
other. The, Young women. selected from
among the most beautiful OF the kings
domain. would wear a little scrap OF lace
mask, in keeping with the carnival spirit
and would throw roses at each other and
at the people on the walks. The king and
queen and their court would view the
spectacle from u royal box. A small en-
trance fee would be charged each auto
mobile
This Is not settled matter. says
Secretary Penfold, and IL anyone has
better idea. the board Of governors would
like to get It. In fact, the board would
like TO have suggestions from anyone on
any feature OF the festival.
A suggestion for new Initiation feature
has been referred BY tho board TO the
ritual committee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-07

Stusrt's Tablets after every meal TO In
sure perfect digestion and avoid trouble.
But il is not generally known that the
Tablets are Just as good and wholesome
Cor little folks as for their elders.
Little children who are pale. thin and
have no appetite. or do not grow or thrive,
should use the tablets after eating and
Will derive great benefit from them.
Airs, q, II. crotsley, bS Washington
ST.. Hoboken. New Jersey. writes;
"stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Just fiIi the
bill for children as well as for older folks.
I've had the best Of luck with them. Ny
thres-ycar-oh girl takes them as readily
as candy. have only TO say tablets
and she drops everything and runs for
them"
A Buffalo mother. short time ago,
who despaired Of the life Of her babe, was
so delighted with the results from giving
the child these tablets that she went be-
fore the notary public Of Erie Co. n. Y,
and made the following affidavit:
Gentlemen stuaft's Dyspepsia Tablets
were recommended 10 me for my two
raonihs-old baby, which was sick and
puny and the doctors said was suffering
from Indigestion. l took the child to the
hospital, but there found no relief. A
friend mentioned the Stuart Tablets and
procured a box from my druggist and
used only the large sweet lozenses In the
box and was delighted to find they were
lust tho thing for my baby. l feel tusti-
fled In saying that stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets saved my ehild's life. E
s MRS. w. T. pETHLoPE.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me
this 18th day Of April, 1897,
HENRY KARIs.
Notary Public In and for Erie Coz ", Y,
For babies. no matter how young or
delicate. the tablets will accomplish won
ders In increasing flesh. appetite and
growth. Use only the large sweet tablets
in every box. Full sized boxes are sold
by all druggists for 60 cents, and no
parent should neglect tins use Of this safe
remedy for all stomaeh and bowel trou-
oles II the child is aiIIng In any way re-
garding Its food or assimilation,
stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets have been
known for years as the best preparation
for all stomach troubles whether in adults
or infants.
A trial package win be sent. II you
viii write +. A. Stuart CO.. $50 Stuart
Bldg, Marshall. Mich.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-07
UNEXPECTED HELP HAS
Been RECEIVED AT LAST
Quattrocchi Had Lost All Hope After
irving in Vain for Relief.
CONSULTED MANY PHYSICIANS
Owing to the Rapid Success Here
Visit VIII BE Brought to
Close Mach sooner Than
Was Anticipated.

Mr., Carmellia Quattrocehi of ioS South
Eighteenth street, this city. had this TO
say after taking the new tonic. '@Tona
Vita" short time ago:
Il didn't expect this medicine 10 help
ne because I have been disappointed SO
often I-had lost all faith in everything.
II have been nervous and all run down
for soma time. ! slept poorly and my
sleep did me little good. / did not feel
refreshed In the morning, but was tired
before. began the day. My stomach was
In a very bad condition. could eat
nothing but liquid foods and even this
would form gas on my stomach and cause
Distress for some time afterwsrd, have
tried various remedies and consulted dlf-
ferent physicians, but received no per-
manent relief,
Il heard of the good ~rona Vita was
doing in Omaha and decided to give II q
trial. saw immediate results. ana now
after ten days treatment l am a well
man, This Is the best medicine l have
ever taken. can now eat and sleep well
and my stomach does not bother me.
think II Is wonderful TO have gotten back
my health In so short time"
People who are nervous and irritable.
have imperfect digestion and stomach
disorder. lack energy and ambition. feel
melancholy and discouraged, suffer with
headaches, baeksches. poor memory, un-
sound sleep, irregular circulation. palld
complexion and who are susceptible 10
coughs and colds. are Internationally
suffering with that modern plague, ner-
yons debility, say the specialists who
are here introducing ''Toua Vita"
The specialists who are explaining the
nature OF the tonic to the public will
leave Omaha sooner than they expected.
owing TO the rapid success OF the medi-
cline here.
I'VE expected TO remain in Omaha
three months" said one Of these special
lists recently, hut this win not be neccs-
sary, as the sale has grown so large that
we would be wasting our time to stay SO
long. We get the same reports from
specialists In other cities. Everywhere
the tonic Is selling like wild-flre
I'VE will be at Brandcis drug depart
ment. Sixteenth and Douglas streets. south
side, main floor, between the hours Of
a. m. and ., M. until we leave Omaha
and viii continue to talk TO callers
there. ADV :.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-07
Postpone Visit to
Burlington Depot

On account of the snow the home
trade excursion 10 the new Burlington
freight depot was indefinitely postponed
By the executive committee sf the Com
merclal club.
The personnel Of club standing commit
tees for the year was announced. C.. @.
Rosswatsr. chairman Of the publicity. re-
ported on the progress OF the clubs SEED
corn campaign. Sherman Saunders. 9
grain man, was appointed q member Of
the executive committee to succeed r. s,
Cowgirl. resigned.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-07
|Whiskey and Pine for Colds
rins Formula for Old Tims Remedy
Cured Thousands Hsre Last
winter.


The increased use OF whiskey for
colds Is causing considerable discussion
among tho medical fraternity. II Is an
almost infalllble cure when mixed with
certain other ingredients and taken
properly. Prom your druggist get two
ounces OF Glyeerine and half an ounce
OF Concentrated Pine Compound. Take
these two ingredients home and put
them into half pint Of good whisksy.
shake well and take one 10 two tea
spoonfuls after each meal and at bed
time" smaller doses 10 children accord.
ing to age. This treatment often knocks
the worst cough or cold In d day, But
be sure 10 get only tho genuine (oiobel
Concentrated Pine. Each half ounce
bottle comes In a sealed tin screw-top
ease. II your druggist does not have u
In stock he will quickly get Il. Don't
experiment with cheap uncertain mix
lures. II IL very risky. Local druggists
say this has had q marvellous demand
for the past six years.-Adv.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-07
Lone Girl Eats With
100 Men at Meeting

Ono lone girl ate unabashed with loo
men at the weekly luncheon Of the Omaha
Ad club at the Henshaw Tuesday. II was
Miss Honor Yard, stenographer for ], c,
johnson, advertising manager OF schmol-
Ter q Mueller, and she was there 90 take
dictation from Mr. johnson In an exhibit.
tion Of ad writing. Mr., johnson pulled off
his coat, set typewriter before Miss Yard
and in ten minutes had evolved quarter
page ad. and distributed copies among the
ad men.
Other speakers on advertising topics
were l.. A. Jirsa. sales manager OF the n.
e. C. Scott Advertising company, ]. c.,
Kennedy. a glove maker from GIovers-
willie, N. Y, and Penn r. Fodrea Of the
educational committee of the Ad club.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-07
FOulke and Mullen
Will Speak Friday

William Dudley FouIke Of Indiana and
Arthur y, Mullen, former attorney gen!
Eral of Nebraska. win be the speakers
at the Friday luncheon Of the Com.
mercial club. l. w. Carpenter viii preside,
Former Senator Albert j. Reveridge
will address the club at luncheon on
Thursday. February Is. and John Bar
rett OF Washington. director general OF
the Pan-American union, on Friday. Feb
ruary g. General Sir Baden, Powell
will be the guest at tho noon luncheon
on February q. and Commissioner Guild
is In communication with Colonel Will
liam F. Cody, It being his desire TO pre-
sent to the club, "the new scout and the
old
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-07
Years Committees
Named for Ak-Sar-B Ben

Ak-sn-Ben standing committees for the
year have been announced by the board of
governors as follows:
Finance-Kountze, Piokens and BARKER.
Parade-Beaton, buckingham and PEN
fold. .efa
Ball-Barker, Dietz and Buckingham.
Rltual-Bue bingham. Black and Ysttsr.
Amusement-Hrand penfold and
Black.
Horseback, Distz and Plckens
printing-Courtney, Pcnfold and Barker.
Lght--Yetter, Hosford and kountxe.
MOsie-Diets. Kountxe and Courtney.
deis. E
Purchase--Hosford. Black and Brandeis.
Membership-Pe YettN and Bea-
ton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-07
Big Price Tumble
in Eggs and Butter

Joyful news for the Omaha housewifel
Eggs and butter have taken a big tumble
In price.
Butter dropped cents. making the
Wholesale price Is cents pound. The re-
tail price on the omaha-made product
runs q to 70 cents.
Eggs direct from the country were q
cents wholesale yesterday and 70 20 ~ cents
retail. Monday they were q cents whole
sale and Is to 70 cents retail, The drop
was due to large receipts. Some Of the
local egg wholesalers bought eggs In
Kansas Monday and probably will lose
money on them.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-07
PIONEER WOMAN DIES
At AN ADVANCED AGE

Mary Ann osburn, aged 81 years, died
OF the home OF her daughter. Mrs. sllas
Wright. Flfty-seeond and sprasne streets.
Monday night following an illness laatiny
several weeks, She WAS born In Knights
town, Ind. and came 10 Omaha In 1879.
where she has lived since. She Is sur
ylyed by one daughter, Mrs Wright, and
two sons. william Of Omaha and Ira r.
OF South Dakota, She was the grand
mother Of Mrs. II y. Bradley, at whose
home at 1905 Lothrop the funeral will be
held Thursday afternoon at . o'clock,
Rey. c. w. savidge viii officiate. In
terment will be in Forest Lawn cemetery.