Omaha daily bee., 1914-06-01
AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA
Veterans Taken to Cemetery in
Autos for Memorial Exercises.
BERT BLANCHARD VERY Ill
Prominent Commission Man suffer
Ina from scarlet Fever--KaBsss
City Ex-Detective Tries to
End Hts Life,


women and children followed in street
cars, autos and in buggies. A few even
walked. The regulation services Of Grand
Army Of the Republic posts we're held in
the cemetery, at which the woman's Re-
lief corps also assisted.
f. r. Leigh, president OF the school
board. introduced Rev. j. w. kirkpatrick.
speaker Of the day. The crowds In the
cemetery gathered around the speaker
who stood near the grave OF the late
Colonel F. Etter Rev. Mr.. Kirkpatrick
dwelt at length on the sources OF the civil
war. lie analyzed the Mexican question
and declared that the United states was
the best friend Of Mexico
Bert blanchard III.
Bert Blanchard. prominent commission
man at the Union stock yards, Is seri-
ously ~ with scarlet fever and erysipelas
at his home. 24il F street Mr.. Blanchard
vas taken III some days ago and at first
the silment was thought to be a light
form Of scarlet fever. Later the symp-
toms became acute and erysipelas set in.
II was said last night that Mr. Blanch-
ards condition was very grave
Detective Takes Poison.
William shaughnessy. former kansas
City detective. drank carbollc acid yes
terday In an attempt TO commit suicide
at Twenty-seventh and n streets. De-
spondency over domestic troubles and
shame for having been arrested the night
before was the cause OF the deed
o'shsushnessy was attended by DIR. A.
II. Koenig and later sent to the South
Am II a..
may recover.
O'shaughnessy was we'll known in Kan
sas city. Kan. where for seven years he
was member OF the fire department
Three years ago he became a member OF
the police department and since that time
served as detective. Domestic trouble
is said to have caused him to throw up
his job last Monday. He came to Omaha
and arrived at p. m. Thirty minutes
after his arrival In Omaha O'shaugh-
nessey had a job. He was arrested in
south Omaha early yesterday mornlnk
charged with drunkenness Police Magis-
trate James Callahan discharged him.
Few hours later he was found unconscious
from the poison.
BiE PicRic JuIy Fourth.
The men OF ST. Agnes parish have de-
cided to give a monster ourth of July
picnic at the old Country club grounds.
Arrangements are being made to enter
tain all OF South Omaha and vicinity.
In addition TO the large club house,
spacious shaded grounds are available
Tor the comforts OF visitors. The COM
mittees are now at work 10 provide an
enjoyable day.
A prominent speaker will be one OF the
features Ball games, races and other
sports VIII be on the program and plenty
OF amusemcnts viii be provided
senior Class Play.
Mr. Thomas Ried OF tho Boyd Brandeis
school Of Dramatics OF Omaha Is put
ting the finishing touches on the new
senior class play The School Mistress."
three-sct farce comedy. written by A.
w Pinero. 10 be given by the graduating
seniors on the evening OF June 10 at the
hish school auditorium. As a purely
farce comedy the play Is guaranteed to
fully make its reputation in the hands
OF the local amateur comedians. Paul
Orchard, president OF the class. viii play
the part OF THE Honorable We're Queck-
ett." as leading man. and Miss Permila
Engle will assume the role OF leading
lady. playing the part OF the school mis-
trezs, Miss Dyott The cast.
The Honorable We're oueckett. ......
-, ....,..........,.......... Paul Orchard
Rear Admiral Ranking !. Lewis Runyan
MRS Henkling. ng.............Ha Hazel GLASGOW
Dsnah hankling. ng......,...... Louis Bratton
Mr. Regfnald Paulover. Lester Robinson
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Lieutenant John Mallory. Forest Dennis
mr. caundere.............. Albin Hoffman
Gwendoline Hawkins. :. Florence Benson
fFs,.mEntrude le Johnston. .,.... Vivian Dyke
Mr; otto Bernstein. .Garwood Richardson
I IIsasr r::s,.....,,.s''''''''''.',: George Boyd
S%he Chapman...,.........M Maude Brooker
Special Music Arranged.
Rev J. w. kirkpatrick OF the First
Methodist church has arranged for spe-
eihl music for both morning and evening
services today at the church, Twenty
fifth and streets. This morning the
''sanctns" from the ST. Cecilia mass
'Sounod) will be sung by the chorus. with
Alias Davis In the SOTO part. Also Come
Holy Spirit Ierome). will be rendered
by Airs RIckabaugh and Miss Lee in a
quo. This evening fun choir viii sing
How Lovely Are Thy DwelllnRsr
(spohr) and Savior When Night In
wolves the skies Cshelley). An offertory
solo. My Redeemer and My Lord (Buek).
VIII be sung by Mrs. Kulibom. Everyone
is welcome TO attend.
Card OF Thanks.
We extend our sincere thanks for kind
ness shown and sympathy expressed dur
ing the sickness and death OF our beloved
mother 10 the nelghbors. friends and
Royal Neighbors.-Mrs. r. A. McGlasson,
Mrs. n. c. Miller sydney @. Thompson
and Harry =. Thompson.
HiEh school Notes.
Final examination for the graduating
seniors Will begin Tuesday morning and
will continue through the next three days.
The Nellun club met last Monday after
noon In the high school auditorium In the
last meeting OF the year. The life and
works Of o. Henry was discussed.
The final regular issue Of the "tooter'
came out 70 the students last Tuesday
afternoon. Editor Emily Nystrom an
nounces that II all goes we'll the COM
mencement Issue will be ready for mail
about July l.
The oDeretta ''LsiIa" was a marked
success financially as well as musically
Il Is estimated that about SIS was cleared
bv the concert. Miss Dickman predicts
that the high school Will have a large
llee club and several choruses next year
Invitations 10 the junior banquet 70 be
given BY the members OF the Junior and
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