Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-12
AFFAIRS AT SOUTH OMAHA
Convention of Eagles at Magic City
PromiSes to Be an Imposing
Affair.
LARGE NUMBER IS EXPECTED

aerie of Eaghs. for its big stats con-
vention to be held here the first three
days OF next " eek indrcate one OF the
largest GATHERINGS ever held in the Magic
city. over 225 1 legates will attend and
il is estimated tNat the local lodge will
be compelled to entertain over loo
visitors during the convention.
The streets are alive with brightly col
ored bunting of the Eagle aerie and Of
the American flags. Practically every
business place In South Omaha Is deco
rated.
In expectation of the many delegates
attending the local aerie has Just COM
plcted $500 improvements on its new
home at Twenty-third and N streets. A
great concrete and brick double porch
has been built In front and brl * wall
las been erected around the entire
grounds. The lighting system OF 'he
building has been replaced and new FIX
lures installed.
Last evening $50 local members drove
IN twenty-five big touring cars to Coun-
ell Bluffs. The parade was held up
Twenty-fourth street and the zabo band
played on the way through the streets
of the downtown section.
VIII Urge Bond ordinance.
Mayor Thomas Hector gave cut
statement that he would endeavor to
have the city council pass a bond ordi-
nance authorizing $4,000 for parks. Ac-
cording to the mayor. Park Commits
sioner ]. B. Hummel has subscribed to
the idea in order to provide special inn
provements for the South Omaha parks.
Some time ago Mr.. Hummel told the
South Omaha Park board that he would
see TO It that the necessary expense of
keeping up the parks this summer was
betrayed, but he advised against any spe-
ciay outlay. Commissioner Hummell Is
understood to have looked with favor on
the idea OF getting an extra $4,000 to
spend on the South Omaha city parks
Summer school Arranged.
South Omaha boys and girls. including
high school students and pupils OF the
fifth, sixth. seventh and eighth grades,
will have a summer school this year. I'M
der the direction of ]. w. Miller of the
Young Mems Christian association The
classes will begin as soon as arrange
ments have been completed and a meeting
OF all boys and girls is called for Monday
morning at the South Omaha High
school, room Is.
Secretary Miller, who is in. charge of
the educational work, says that II enough
pupils Will interest themselves he will
conduct an eight weeks summer school
| from June IA to August 6.
FenneII-Mulien wedding.
The marriage of Neil Fennell and Miss
Mary Mullen took place at St Agnes
church at o'clock last Wednesday
morning. Rev. James Ahearn officiated
The bride wore gown OF crepe de
chine and shadow lace Her veil was
held In place with orange blossoms and
she carried a shower bouquet OF brides
roses. The bride was attended by her
sister. Miss Cecilia Mullen. and Donald
Keegan acted as best man.
| A wedding breakfast vas served at the
home of the brides parents. The house
was decorated with flowers OF the realm.
The newly married couple left last eve
ming for a trip to Minnesota and the
Great Lakes region. They will make
their home in South Omaha.
Bond Issue offer.
Not yet is the end of the $4,000 bond
issue sought to be rushed through the
council some weeks ago. but which failed
when City Attorney Murphy refused to
approve the issue. Now comes an offer
from the bond salesman of Splitter &
Rorick for Sl5s.OOO for the original $SoS. 900
The difference is TO be redeemed by City
Treasurer Martin. The issue is frowned
upon by many because the bonds have We
five years to run before they mature
and under the new contract the refund
o..
without an option OF redemption.
For Hospital Benefi.
The Hospital Country Store, which will
be one of the features of the South Omaha
Hospital Associations Carnival, to b.
held on the streets at NJ. and 90
streets next week, commencing Monda,
night at o'clock and continuing evr!
afternoon and evening for the balance o
the week, with the big Jarvis-Seemal
| company furnishing the attractions
: promises to be one of the biggest event
! that has evr been held I'm South Omaha
Donations have been arriving daily an
they are still a great many TO be col
. lected. Some of the prettiest girls In In
city will be found as clerks IN the stor
) and 1t is expected that the store will b
beehive of activity during the entir
week.
Magic City Gossip.
The funeral of Mrs. L. A. Quade, 81
North Twentieth street, was held yester
day afternoon at o'clock. The bod
J. was sent to Knieram, Ia. for burial.
: Charles Chaplin" Will be shown at tn
Besse today. as also will the new Broad
! way Favorite Film In acts entitled
e 1.-THE Lure OF Mammon." featuTfn
n FarNnia Morinoff Besse.
4 Joe Starch and Clyde Cooley. negroes
were arrested yesterday morning by ID,
y tective Mike Gillen on the charge {
. abusing a horse.
:, The N. c. s. club will hold a big picn
at the Country club grounds of Sout
Omaha next Sunday afternoon and eve
ming. Dancing will be had on the clu
pavilion.
- Miss Anna Johnson OF Sioux City WIS
: a guest at the Fennell -Mullin weddir
Il last Wednesday morning. Size is no
spending a few days visiting at the hon
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Mullin.
e The Danish Brotherhood lodge No. "a
- South Omaha will hold its annual picn
% at the German home Sunday afterIIoO
Il