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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20
M. c. b. NOTES.

Next Tuesday will be the final
game of the series of Five Hundred
parties given at the NJ. c. B. Library
during the Lenten season. Two OF
the contestants are quite close on
their scores and it will be interest
ing to watch and see which one is
the winner of the capital prize.
The winners the past week were
Miss Lille Allan, first, hand en-
broidered underwaist, donated by
Mrs. Julian H. Smith; Mrs. Harry
Piquet, second, a beautifully framed
picture, donated by Miss Anais Bou-
dousquie; consolation, Mr.. Moran, a
box of handkerchiefs, donated by
Mr.. P. j. Lacroxi. The scores were
as follows: Miss Lille Allan 424O,
Mrs. Harry PiQuet 1910, Mrs. w. N.
Poole $500, Mrs. w. A. Hood 1860,
Mrs. E. D. Kentzel 1880, Mrs. Julian
H. Smith 1850, Mrs. B. B. Warren
1880, Mrs. l.. Levinson 1850, Miss
Jeanne Piquet 1880, Mrs. Aitke-s
1890, Mrs. Lambert 217O, Miss Hazel
Dossat 216O, Miss Anna Gray 2OSO,
Mrs. w. ]. Warren 1000, Mrs. Moran
1850, Mrs. w. H. Kentzel 1920, Mrs.
w. G. Ellis 1910, Mrs. Tully $50.
There are several prizes to be
awarded next week at the final game,
among them very pretty fountain
pen donated by Mr.. L. E. Watkins.
The children at the dancing school
are doing beautifully and the moth
ers are delighted with the progress.
Last Saturday Miss Mickle divided
A. NJ IN v0
ones to come from p. m. until $3.50,
and the larger at $3.50 to stay until
closing time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20
AS YOU LIKE 1T CLUB ENTER
TANNED AT BALL AND
JACK PARTY,

Miss Jennie Smith entertained the
Club on last Tuesday at unique en-
tertainment. At Ball and Jack, -
the first prize was awarded Miss
Annals Boudousquie; second, Miss
Estel1e Evans; BOBBY, Miss Cable
sBoudousquie; consolation, Mrs. c. S.
A. Fuhrmann, and guest prize, Mrs.
Claude Smith.
Everything was carried out in true
picnic style, the parlor being decorat-
ed with pine trees and branches, and
the refreshments served under the
trees. The tally cards for the game
were OF bay leaves tied with red rib
bons.
Among the guests Of the Club were
Misses Ethel Bougere, Ellen Roy,
Joyce White, Hettie Brewster, Mrs.
Claude Smith and Mrs. L. A. White.
The Club will be entertained at
its next meeting by Miss Estelle
Evans. Surprises are again in store
for the Club and their guests.
Don't for -et to attend the ball
game at St. Paul's grounds, every
day of the week, commencing Mon
day, March 20. Cincinnati, National
League; New Orleans, Southern
League; Tulanes, Tulane College; St.
Pauls, St. Paul's College.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20
Judge Thos. N. Eurns spent last
Monday in Franklint0n.

Congressman and Mrs. Lewis L..
Morgan and children have returned
from Washington, and arc now in
Vaudeville, where they viii spend
sometime before taking possession OF
their home here.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

If you want to buy good mule or
horse see H. J. Smith & Sons. They
havesome good, cheap mules.
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Mrs. Robt. Darlington and child
rem returned last Monday from
Franklinton. where they spent sew
era! days.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20
BORN-To Mrs. Emile Martin, on
March II, 1915, a girl.
Mrs. Laura Pridgcn was a visitor
to Vaudeville last Wednesday.

Mrs. M. Kirschberg has been en-
tertaining as her guest for the past
three weeks Mrs. NJ. Harris, Of New
Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Miss Edith Donnelly returned last
Sunday morning to her home in Me
ridian,. Miss, after several weeks
spent here as the guest of Misses
Inn, and Ruth Frederick.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Mrs. Robt. L. ALBERT and baby,
Richard, returned last Sunday from
New Orleans, where they spent sew
era] days.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Mr.. B. B. Harrell, of Bogalusa,
spent last Sunday here as the guest
OF Nj. Frank Boud0usQuie.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

See the rabbit and his large as
sortment Of Easter goods at the Peo-
pies Bakery. There are Easter
beauties. marbles, eaglets, nursing
babies, hens and rabbits of every de-
scription, market baskets, chicken
coops and birds nests imported
French creams in attractive designs,
chocolate and decorated cream eggs
and q large assortment Of penny
goods that are necessary to make an
attractive Easter basket.
With every five cent purchase of
Easter eggs ticket will be given;
the boy or girl bringing in the largest
amount of tickets Easter morning
will win the beautiful pair of curley
rabbits now on exhibition at the
bakery.
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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20
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To relieve pain try BLUE LABEL
ANTISEPTIC. ask ]. L. WATKINS.
drug store.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Mr.. Alton Smith spent last Sunday
in New Orleans as the guest of his
sister, Miss Alma Smith.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Miss Eva Kennedy returned on last
Sunday morning from New Orleans
where she spent several weeks.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Mr.. Henry j. Bonnabe!, of New
Orleans, road contractor, was the
guest last Wednesday Of Mrs. J. Rou.:
dousquie and family.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Mr.. Chas. M. Ke~-, Of New Orleans,
State Highway Engineer, spent sew
eral days here during The week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Miss Eugenia Hubert, of New Or
leans, spent. several days here dur
the week as the guest of Misses Belle
and Eva Kennedy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

For prickly heat. insect bites.
mosquitoes End flies, try BLUE La
BEL ANTJSEPTIC, ask DIR. j. L.
WATKINS. dTug store. 4
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Hardie and
children and Miss Kate Coleman, of
New Orleans, arrived Thursday night
and will be the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. A. Leonval for several days.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Miss Lilly Connaughton and Hya-
c.n.he Abadie were married at St.
Peters Church, in Covington, Fri
day morning at o'clock, Rev. Jos.
Koegerl officiating. They left on the
morning train for New Orleans,
where they will make their future
home.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Judge and Mrs. Thos. M. Burns en-
tertained at st. Patrick's Party
last Wednesday afternoon. in honor
Of the seventh birthday Of their lit
tie daughter, Kathrine. After num-
erous games, the children enjoyed
the daintiest Of refreshments, all
carried out in true st. Patrick style.
The following ladies served refresh
ments: Misses Ethel Fisher, Gilmore
Lawrence and Rebecca Thomas.
The children we're each presented
with ST. Patrick souvenirs.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Mrs. M. McDougall, o. Edita, La,
is the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
F. ]. Martindale.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

A most enjoyable evening was
spent at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. NJ. Burns, grown-ups and children
joining in the fun, the occasion being
the seventh birthday of dear little
Kathrine. Mrs. Burns, assisted by
Mrs. Rennie, entertained the little
guests by playing games, such as ring
around rosy, clap in, clap out, etc.
There was quite an exciting time
when the bean bags were thrown,
also at the pinning on Of the donkey's
tail. Elise Galatas ana Jack Burns
won the prizes. After playing to
their hearts content, the children
were formed in line and march was
played by Mrs. Schonberg, the fold
ing doors thrown open, and benold!
a beautifully decorated table. Ev-
erything green to carry out the St;
Patrick's day color scheme. In the
center of the table a green beaver.
Kewpie on top, reins in hand, driv-
ing rabbit. From ceiling to chan
ilelier and on to the table green
streamers. The shamrock all over
the linen, green candies in glisten-
ing glass dishes, the beautiful white
birthday cake, seven green candles
burning thereon, the favors, either
a hat, book or heart shaped box
filled with green candies, a place
card on each. Delicious ice cream.
candy, angel food, sunshine and
pound cake were served by the Miss
es Ethel Fisher, Gilmore Lawrence
and Rebecca Thomas, becomingly at
tired as mattresses, in white will
green sashes and caps with green
ribbon bands. After playing awhile
longer the guests left for their homes
wishing their little hostess many hap
py returns of the day.
The guests were as follows: Ma:
garet Rennie, Margaret Barrow. Inc:
Dufour, Mildred Davis, Josie Fred
erick, Elise Galatas, Chlotile Bloss-
man. Emilia Smith, Marion Smith
Irwin Schonberg, Rami Galatas, Bev
erly Lobdell, Robert Lobdell, Alfred
Smith, Charles Dillon, Jack Burns
Fritz Burns, Miss Cazes and Mis-
O'Brien.
Little Kathrine received quite 6
of presents. Altogether the
little dear is we'll pleased with her
party.
May God bless her.
A GUEST.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Mrs. r. G. MADDEN and daughter,
Mrs. E. Gain, of New Orleans, are
spending awhile here at their sum-
mer home.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Mr.. Arthur Leo Bear spent the
weekend in New Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

We are pleased to note that the
Firemen's Association has taken a
new lease in Covington. The finan-
cial reports secretary reports some
good collections made during the
week just ended, and is lookink for
ward to double those payments next
week.
1t is gratifying to learn that the
secretary has several new applica-
tons fr membership to be presented
at the next meeting.
We call attention to a special meet
ing called for next Monday, March
%. All are urgently requested to
be present as matters of great Inn
portance will be discussed.
''I'll be there" is the pass word.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

MATTREssMAKER AND UP.
HOISTERER
J. NJ. WILLIAMS.
Box 5o7 so2 Florid. Street
Covington, Ia
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Misses Kate and Elizabeth Ian
caster and Mrs. M. Collins, of New
Orleans, spent last Sunday here az
the guests Of their brother and sister
in-law, Judge and Mrs. JOS. b. Ian
caster, in order to be present at the
christening of the infant daMghte. of
Judge and Mrs. Lancaster.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Mrs. H. r. Singleton, of Ell Paso,
Texas, is visiting relatives in Coving-
ton, and will be here for week or
So
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Miss Carrie Frederick left on We'd
nesday for New Orleans, where she
will spend sometime.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Treat your visitors to an hours
auto sight-seeins Tour. @1.6Us 4
Phone s7s. - u7. ]
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Mrs. S. v. Kentxel and Mrs. S. D.
Anderson spent last Sunday and Mon
day in New Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Mrs. Joseph Delery has returned
from Alexandra, where she went as
a delegate. to the Woodmen Circle
Convention. Mrs. Delery is Guardi-
an Of Pine Grove No. 212.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20
Personal and Local

BORN-To Mrs. Emile Martin, on
Wednesday, March II, 1915, girl.
Mrs. Laura Pridgcn was visitor
to Vaudeville last Wednesday.
Mrs. M. Kirschberg has been en-
tertaining as her guest for the past
three weeks Mrs. NJ. Harris, Of New
Orleans.
Miss Edith Donnelly returned last
Sunday morning to her home In Me
ridian, Miss, after several weeks
spent here as the guest Of Misses
tnn- and Ruth Frederick.
Miss Eva Kennedy returned on last
Sunday morning from New Orleans
where she spent several weeks.
Mr.. Alton Smith spent last Sunday
in New Orleans as the guest of his
sister, Miss Alma Smith.
Mr.. B. B. Harrell, of Bogalusa,
spent last Sunday here as the guest
OF Nj. Frank Boudousquie.
Mr.. Arthur Leo Bear spent the
weekend in New Orleans.
If you want to buy good mule or
hcrse see H. J. Smith & Sons. They
havesome good, cheap mules.
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Miss Eugenia Hubert, of New Or
leans, spent several days here dur
the week as the guest of Misses Belle
and Eva Kennedy.
Mrs. Robt. L. ALBERT and baby,
Richard, returned last Sunday from
New Orleans, where they spent sew
era] days.
Mrs. Robt. Darlington and child
rem returned last Monday from
Frankl;nton, where they spent sew
era! days.
Judge Thos. N. Eurns spent last
Monday in Franklinton.
Congressman and Mrs. Lewis L.
Morgan and children have returned
from Washington, and arc now IN
Vaudeville, where they viii spend
sometime before taking possession OF
their home here.
Mr.. Chas. M. Kev-:, Of New Orleans,
State Highway Engineer, spent sew
eral days here during The week.
Mr.. Henry ]. Bonnabe!, of New
Orleans, road contractor, was the
guest last Wednesday Of Mrs. J. Rou.|
dousquie and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Hardie and
children and Miss Kate Coleman, of
New Orleans, arrived Thursday night
and will be the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. A. Leonval for several days.
Mrs. NJ. McDougall. o. Edita, La,
is the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
F. j. Ma,rtindale.
Mrs. R. G.. Hadden and daughter,
Mrs. E. Gain, of New Orleans, are
spending awhile here at their sum-
mer home.
Miss Carrie Frederick left on We'd
nesday for New Orleans, where she
will spend sometime.
Mrs. H. r. Singleton, of Ell Paso,
Texas, is visiting relatives in Coving
ton, and will be here for week or
SO.
Mrs. Joseph Delery has returned
from Alexandra, where she went as
a delegate. to the Woodmen Circle
Convention. Mrs.. Delery is Guardi-
an Of Pine Grove No. 212.
Mrs. S. v. Kentzel and Mrs. S. D.
Anderson spent last Sunday and Mon
day in New Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-03-20

Box 507
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-14

FRIEND. Neb.. Aug. 1a-tspecial.)-
The Methodist church OF this city was
struck by lightning during a local thun-
de- storm this morning and set on fire.
The fire department saved the building
with but few dollars damage.
a. r. Barley. an old resident of this
city and for many years constable at
this place, died of heart failure last
might. He had been in poor health for
some time.
Wheat and oats in this locality are all
In stack save few fields reserved for
shock threshing. Heavy local thunder
showers yesterday and this morning have
delayed the threshing. About two inches
os water fell
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-14
s}0KEN BOWS HOME GROWN
CHAUTAUQUUA A SUCCESS

BROKEN BOW. NEB.. Aug. 1S.-(spe-
cial)-The Broken Bow chautauqua, that
closed today has been one Of the most
successful ever held here. Four big
musical organizations have ben intro
duced. four lecturers of national reputa-
tion. dramatic company and a change
artist and cartoonist. The whole affair
was engineered and backed by the
ministers of the city and they have the
satisfaction of knowing that the enter
prise has not only paid expenses. but
put them considerably to the good as
well.
Five churches were represented, as
follows: Rev. w. s. CASTOR. Baptist; Rev.
Frank Henry. Episcopal Rev. A. A.
Randall, Methodist; Rev. Mr.. Fraser,
Presbyterian; Rev. Mr.. Spracklen, United
Brethren Mr.. CASTOR was the platform
manager.
The teachers institute Of Custer county
is being held in the city this week. The
sessions are well attended. there being
an enrolment of over 200. The institute
closed with the eighth grade commence
ment this morning in the chautauqua
tent
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-14
Nebraska
MILITIA TO ENGAGE
IN ACTIVE SERVICE
Strategic Maneuvers to Be Worked
Out Today by Fourth Regi-
ment at Fremont.
REG1MENTAL PARADE SUNDAY

FREMONT, Neb.. Aug. 12-(speciel
Telegram )--Bverythin is in readiness
for the war maneuvers I'm which the en-
tire Fourth Regiment, Nebraska National
Guard will take part tomorrow after
noon. The regiment will be divided into
two squads and will be required to work
out strategic positions mapped out by the
war instructors. The soldiers will break
camp at o'clock and It is expected most
of the forenoon will be required In the
maneuvers. Umpires will have charge
of the forces. 1t is probable no shots will
be fired.
MOrehead Staying at Home.
Sunday afternoon at o'clock the regi-
mental parade will be held. The entire
force will take part in this pageant. which
will be given at the grounds east of the
camp. An effort is being made to get
Governor Moorhead to take part in the
event. So far the chief executive has
failed to consent to be here.
Sports Fill Spare Time.
The monotony of camp life is broken by
a program OF sports and athletics each
evening on the grounds. Boxing, wrest-
ling and other forms OF athletics are In
dulged in by the soldiers. Hundreds of
Fremonters visit the cam daily to see
the maneuvers. Regular drills and in
struction in war occupy much OF the mill
itiamen's time in the forenoon
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-14
Nebraska
TWO KILLED BY LIGHTNING
Electric Bolt Fatal to Nels Matsen
and Herman Thompson While
Stacking Grain.
DEATH TO BOTH INSTANTANEOUS

HERMAN, Neb.. Aug. 13-Cspecial
Telegram.)-While working on the farm
Of Ray Triplett. one mile west OF town,
stacking wheat, Herman Thompson and
Nels Matsen were struck by lightning
and instantly killed. The team attached
to the wagon used in hauling the grain
ran away and Anna Triplett, years Of
age, who was on the vehicle. was thrown
off and her left arm dislocated.
The weather had been clear all after
noon and Just before 5 O'Clock a small
cloud came up from the west, scattering
few drops of rain. Thompson and Mat
sen, the young men working for Triplett,
had driven from the wheat field with a
load OF bundles and were half through
unloading onto the stack when the
shower came. The rain was so light that
they did not stop work. There was ono
flash of lightning and from what can be
learned. the bolt struck and instantly
killed Matsen, who was on the stack,
and instantly seemed to spread in a
sheet of flame to the wagon load of bum
dies, killing Thompson.
The flash and the thunder that fol-
lowed frightened the horses and they
dashed off through the field. overturn-
ing te wagon. On the wagon, besides
Thompson. were three children OF Mr..
Triplett. None of them except Anna were
injured, though all were thrown TO the
ground and buried beneath the load of
grain.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-14
Labor Losing Faith
in the Courts, Says
Anton Johannsen

A mass meeting was held by the vari-
Gus labor unions last evening in Wash
ington hall In the interest OF the de-
Tense OF Dave Caplan and M. A. Schmidt.
the indicted Los Angeles union men
whose cases come up for trial next Oc-
tooer. Anton Johannsen OF Los Angeles
delivered a lengthy address, in which
he reviewed labor troubles of the last
five years. including the iron workers
strike IN Los Angeles. blowing up Of
the Times building. the Indictment trial
and conviction Of the iron workers In
indianapolis.
On all sides, he declared, capital Is ar
rayed against labor. Men are getting
to have less and less faith in courts
Lot US hope the time will soon come
when they will have none" he declared
He even found sure evidence OF the
sinister and crafty hand OF capital In
the fact that most OF the important
events In the California and Indiana
labor troubles occurred on Saturdays.
Even juries brought in verdicts Of guilty
on Saturday at the behest OF the DOW
ers." he declared.
DO you know why that is7" he asked
1T is so that the story can be In lime
for the Sunday newspapers. The sun
day papers nave 100000 more readers
than the daily papers"
David coutts. local organizer for the
American Federation OF Labor. presided
and introduced the speakers
Max Dezettel. editor OF the Omaha
Unionist. delivered stirring address,
calling upon working men 20 organIze
into closer unions. The recent gas bombs
exploded in moving picture theaters, he
declared TO be the outgrowth OF attempts
OF capital to keep down labor. lie de
seribed the condition OF moving picture
operators who, he said. working twelve
hours a day, seven days a week, ore
almost sure to lose their eyesight ana
very likely TO develop tuberculosis" ana
yet there Is great opposition to their or
sanizing into unions.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-14
Seward Notes.

SEWARD, Neb.. Aug. 12,-(speciaI.)- D
Councilman w. 8. Dupin has resigned and
Mayor Merriam appointed George Harri-
son councilman in the First ward.
The boys of the town are busiIy en-
gagged In making kites. at the "Y." TO
enter their product at the Seward fair
September 1918. A prize OF SIS is offered
for the best amateur flying machine. A
kite war will be a feature of the fair.
Public Fairgrounds have been opened
for the children of the town. Secretary
Mayer OF the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION has charge OF the grounds
which are on the school campus.
The funeral Of William Schulz. a pio-
neer settler. was held yesterday after
noon. He died at the age of nearly n
years. He was formerly employed in the
shoe business here.
Herman ISlone of York and Mrs. Mary
Downey OF Polk were married here yes
terday at the Windsor hotel. by Rev.
w. E. Hendrick.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-14
Corn Crop Booming
In Howard County

FARWELLs Neb., Aug. 1S.-(special.)-
Threshing has been in full swing in How
ard county for the last week. Wheat
yields are fair, running from ten to twen-
ty-five bushels per acre, but the quality
is not very good, the worst Of 1t grading
only fair No. 3. This was caused by
the continuous wet weather which caused
the wheat to sprout in the shock. Fall
blowing for wheat is now under full
swing. Corn is in Al shape and II kill
ing frosts keep out of the way this
county will have bumper crop OF corn.
The third cutting of alfalfa has just been
put away in fine shape.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-14
Mans stores Are Entered.

ASHLAND. Neb.. Aug. 1s.-(specIal.)--
a wholesale attempt was made last night
to rob Ashland business houses. George
Derieth's meat market was broken into
ana SSA taken. Windows were broken
IN the rear OF ]. r. Funk's barper shop,
Jeff Smiths harness shop. p. w. Folson's a
Jeweiry store. the Nightingale farmers
grocery. A. d. Radeker's pool hall, Bar
bee d Glstrup's meat market and s. II.
sears' general store. Nothing was taken
except at Derleths
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-14
Phone Rate Change
Taken Into Courts
tFrom a sad Correspondent.l }

LINCOLN, Aug. 1S-(Special.) )--The
question whether village Is bigger than
a state will have to be decided by the
supreme court. Victor Wilson OF Stroms-
burg having filed in the supreme court
an appeal from tho state railway COM
mission. which granted the Stromsburg
Telephone company raise in rates.
Now Mr.. Wilson claims that the fran
chise granted by tho city. which included
In It the rate to be charged for phones.
must stand and that the state commits
sion has no authorly allow a change in
the rates of the company.
The chance to make a test OF the
proposition viii be welcomed by the rail-
way commission, which has spent great
deal Of time investigating rates and al
lowing changes in charges.