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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (May 22, 1904)
NEWS OF INTEREST FROM IOWA. COUNCIL IMOR MENTION. tHirli aclla drug. IefTert'a glasses fit. Btockert aella carpets. The Faust clgnr, i cent. Peterson sharpens mowers. 430 w. B. W. F"ull 11 n fishing tackle. Morgan A Dickey. Pictures for wedding gifts. Alexanders. S33 Broadway. For wall peperjnK, pulntlng, picture fram ing, see Borwlrk. -'11 Main M. I'hone A-62". Henry Carter, 12-10 South Sixth street, has gone to Muscatine and Les Moines to visit relatives. Charles Mlllrap was severely Injured by the bursting of a 64-pound steam kettle it the Woodward candy factory. News has been received here of the death In Denver, Colo., of Mrs. Rlehard B. Ma lone, formerly Mlrs Kll.i McClelland of this city. a r - - j.it. M. . - r. T 1 1 I. .. Cnrl Schlossmann has arrived In the cUy I from Mayenie, Germany, to take u posi tion with the Oroneweg A Sclioentgen com pany. ' E. H. ShermHn Is In a critical condition at the homo of his son, W. W. Sherman, on South Seventh street. He Is sutTering from a second eiroke of paralysis. Rev. W. B. Clemmer. pastor of the First Christian church, will deliver the bnca laurente sermon to the graduating class of the high school at NeoTa this evening. Earl, the Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Case, 2f2 South Eleventh street, died yenterday morning from pneumonia, aged 2 months. The body will be taken to Glen wood today for burial. An Information was filed before Justice Ouren yesterday by Chris Jensen, accusing Jeppe llanlhalsnn and his son, B22 Ave nue A, with maliciously destroying his fence. A warrant for the arrest of the Hannibalsons was Issued. - Detective Call.ighan received a subpoena yesterday to attend the court martial at Fort Crook Monday of Fonsle Wells and Oeorge Freeland, two members of Company M, Thirtieth infantry, who deserted and were arrested In this city. Lou Neeley, the young colored man shot In the shoulder Thursday evening by the conductor of a freight train on which he was stealing a ride, has been brought to the home of his sister, Mrs. Martha Payne, in this city. The wound Is not considered serious. James Hasklns, charged by his brother, Joshua, with breaking Into his house, was arraigned before Justice Ouren yesterday unri his hearlnr set for Monday. Alderman Thomas Maloney went on his bond for WOO for his appearance men. The funeral of Mrs. William Garner, which had been announced for this after noon from the Broadway Methodist church, has been Indefinitely postponed owing to the Illness of her daughter, Mrs. C. M. Trep hagen, who Is unable to leave Chicago. Mrs. Clara M. Srheef, wife of William H. Scheef, 2806 Avenue B, died suddenly yes terday morning, aged 22 years. The fu neral will be held Monday afternoon at t o'clock from the German Evangelical church and burial will be in Walnut Hill cemetery. ' Building permits were Issued yesterday to Charles Huber and O. D. Walters, for five two-story frame cottages, to cost l,aw each, which are to bo erected on the old Pierce street school property, which was pur chased by Messrs. Huber and Waiters from the School board about two years ago. . If the travel warrants It', the motor com pany will put on an eleven-minute service to Lake Manawa today. Round trip tickets will be on sale at the usual places. ' This year the company has decided to only charge children between the years of 6 and 12, 10 cents for the round trip. The last car will le.ve the lake nt 8 p. m. The ball game between the Council Bluffs and Omaha High schools at Lake Manawa yesterday afternoon resulted In a victory for the Omahans by a score of 13 to 10. Tho game was not productive of any brilliant lays and waa witnessea Dy a crown ui uiujr fty people. Hen Henderson of Omaha tived as umDlre. served as umpire. Two freight cars were ditched In the lo cal yards of the Illinois Central at Thlr teenth street and Avenue F yesterday morning as the result of a collision. A single car which was left on a sidetrack without the brakes set started down the track on its own accord and collided with a string of cars which were being pushed by a switch engine. Alfred Paulsen compromised a criminal action yesterday by securing a marriage license and having Justice Ouren perform the marriage ceremony for him and Mary Petersen. Paulsen was arrested as a fugi tive from Justice, the offense having been. It was alleged, committed In Nebraska and the Information having been filed In Omaha. The young woman hud recently become a resident of this city. "I was out of money and I had to go to the ball game tomorrow." was the excuse offered by Ben Glllnskl. A boy In kneepants, for stealing three billiard balls yesterday afternoon from Gunnoude A Zurmuehlen s cigar store and pool room on Pearl street. The boy was arrested, but Inter allowed to go home on the understanding that he ap pear In police court Monday If called upon. Ben had not succeeded In disposing of tho balls when arrested. Former Mayor Dell O. Morgan and a party of about twenty went to Lr)e Man awa last , night for a flailing Jaunt. The motor company placed a special car at the service ot the party. The car, one of tho oldest trailers in the service, weather beaten, sun-blistered and almost pointless, which the party boarded with its commie sury and other paraphernalia at the corner of Broadway and Pearl street, attracted considerable attention and afforded mucn amusement. The four Frenchmen srrested Friday. charged with assaulting Gus Browelelt, a iuii farmer living in t,uwio wwiniiiir, mlyfwA nn amlllnff And tfeHt tculn t InBT in Tnti riuren's court vesterdny morning. They soothed Browelelt's wrath somewhat by presenting him with $10 for the damage he claimed they had done his place and then the court let them off with a nne of J each and costs. The day's sport at Augustine's cost the party exactly 48. In cluding the $10 paid to Urowelclt. N. T." Plumbing Co. Tel. S60: night. F-7. Street Fairs Clash. The Council Bluffs aerie of Eagles has appointed a committee to make all the necessary arrangements for and supervise the street fair and carnival which- It pro poses holding In August. Attorney W. II. Ware is secretary of the committee, which la composed of the trustees, C. D. Walters, William Rogers and Stephen Conner. That the Eagles' street fair will flash with the annual carnival and street fair to be given the week of September I to 10 by the Council Bluffs Street Fair and Carnival association Is the general opinion. The lat ter organization has already secured per. mission to use a portion of Baylies psrk I and the streets In that Immediate vicinity for the fair, and It is doubtful If the Eagles can at this date secure the s-ime privileges, as residents on these streets will object to having the streets enclosed for two sep arata periods for similar purposes. . The Eagles, It Is said. In the event of permission to use the park and adlolnlng streots for thetr street fair being refused, ill enjoin the holding of the fair and car nival by the Council Bluffs Street Fair and Carnival association, which is composed of members of the Elks lodge. Hafer sells lunmber. Catch the IdeaT PROF. KIRO, The World Famous Palmist. Clairvoyant and Adviser. Reduced Prices &ei3S. 202 Fourth St, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Corner Fourth and Willow Ave. Hours From i:K to 8:00 p. m. LEWIS CUTLER HOYnCIAN. a, CnnMifl luutfav BLUFFS. PUTS BDLLETTHROUGH BRAIN Mrs Iforan Tiri of Lift tod Iti Tro ablet and Attcmp't Baloids. NO HOPES ENTER1AINED OF RECOVERY Had loarrell4 with mA fpsritJ from Her Heban to Whom She Ha4 Been Married Oalr Few Years. With the evident Intention of ending her ., young woman about 28 years of nge, sent a bullet from a 32-callber revolver Into her brain early yesterday morning In her apartments over 146 West Broadway, where she had been living for several months past. Pinned to her dressing gown was a small pocketbook containing a photograph of her husband, Charles Moran, and with It a note on which waa written In pencil, "Good bye. my Charlie." With the photograph and note was a memorandum setting forth the date of her marriage to Moran In Omaha on May S, U9t, and of tbelr separation on September 16, 1902. Tills memorandum also contained the dates when her husband had visited her since their separation. This data Mrs. Moran is believed to have pre pared for the use of an attorney whom she recently consulted with a view to either securing a divorce or compelling her htis- bend to live with her again. The mem orandum stated that Moran "waa here Fri day and raised a row," and also that he visited her for a week In the latter part of June, during which time he "raised rows and abused me most of ' all the time." Charles Moran la a bricklayer and la said to reside at Ottawa, la, William G. Worth, a barber who occu pied the rooms with Mrs. Moran,- notified the police. They occupied separate rooms and the door leading to Worth's apartment waa found bolted. The woman had on sev eral occasions claimed that Worth- wag her half-brother, but this Worth denied yester day. He says he heard the pistol shot and when he hastened to her room he found that the door was bolted on the Inside. He then ran to the police station and notified the police. When found Mrs. Moran was lying aorosa the foot of the bed with a dressing gown over her nlghtclothes. A revolver lay on the bed by her side. The bullet had pen etrated about an Inch, and a half above the right ear and passing clear through had Imbedded Itself In the wall. Mrs. Moran had Intended returning to her former home at Harper, la., and had told several -persons that she would leave here Monday. All of her furniture and house hold goods were packed and tagged, being addressed to her father, W. L. Btull, Harper, La. Her- father, who Is said to. be a cancer doctor. Is reputed to be well off. Before moving to 146 West Broadway, Mrs. Moran and Worth occupied apart ments over a saloon on South Main street. Mrs. Moran, who,1 under the Instructions of City Physician Tlnley, was removed to the Woman's Christian Association hos pital, was reported at a late hour' last night to be rapidly sinking, and she waa not expected to live through the night. YOUNG BAXDIT GBTI TXR TEARI Pleads Guilty and .Receives Minimum Sentesice. John Lowing, the Crrfcage youth who, with his brother Martin, essayed the role of bandits and held up and robbed Martin Mortenaon in his saloon on Sixteenth' ave nue on the morning of April T. was sen tenced to ten years In the penitentiary at Fort Madison yesterday by Judge Wheeler. The boy pleaded guilty and Judge Wheeler Imposed the minimum sentence under the Indictment. Before passing sentence Judge Wheeler questioned young Lowing as to his knowl edge. If any, of Van Dine and Marx, the notorious Chicago car barn bandits who ex piated their crimes on the gallows. Young Lowing looked straight at the Judge while answering the question. He denied any acquaintance with the Chicago bandits, but said that before leaving Chicago he be longed to a club which met In a basement, played cards and. had athletic contests. Like the other boys of this club, he said, he was a great reader of dime novels. Judge Wheeler's questioning of the boy regarding his acquaintance with Van Dine nnd Marx was prompted by the fact that since his Incarceration In the county Jail here young Lowing has been vlMted by a Chicago police official. Judge Wheeler told young Lowing that he hoped the lesson, while severe, would be beneficial, and held out hope to the lad of his sentence being commuted If he behave 1 himself. It Is understood that parole for the young fellow will be sought for before long. Youna Lowini'a home was at m Nortn Hoyne avenue, Chicago. Ha Is not quite 17 years of age. Louis Cle pleaded guilty to the theft of an overcoat from Mlnrilck's livery barn and was sentenced to sixty days In the county Jail. . . ' The trial of J. L. Pries, charged with forging a check, was postponed until Monday. Plumbing and heating. Bixby A Son. , Abstract Firms Consolidate. ' Articles of Incorporation of the Title, Guarantes and Trust company of Council Bluffs, which will control ths title and abstract business of Pottawattamie county, were filed for record yesterday. The cap ital stock Is placed at $100,000, of which $60,000 Is preferred and , $40,000 oommon stock. The Incorporators are Ernest E Hart, president of the First National bank; Wilson J. Squires, son of J. W. Squires; J. P. Greenshlelds, of the real estate firm of Greenshlelds Everest, and A. D. Annls of the abstract and lean firm of Squire A Annls. The officers of the new company are: Pres'dent,. E. E. Hart; vice president, Wil son J. Squire; secretary and treasurer, A. D. Annls. C. G. Gillespie, at present head abstractor for Squire A Annls, will be manager. The organisation of the company means that the abstract business of Squire A Annls, the Union Abstract company an3 the Pusey A Thomas company will be now I merged in one concern. By merging the I business In one company the cost of oper ating will be materially lessened. Deaa-lass Heirs Bring; Salt. Benjamin Douglass, Jr., one of the heir of the late Benjamin Douglass, founder of Dun's Mercs ntils agency, hss begun suit In the district court here sgslnst F. C. and E. H. Lougee to recover $36,000. The firm of Lougee A Lougee, shortly after the death of Benjamin Douglass, purchased from the plaintiff and other heirs their In terest In several hundred acre of land in this and adjoining counties. Lougee A lougee paid $600 for their interests and now the plaintiff alleges that they mlarep j itMQttd to him tht valus of ths lsnt and TriE OMAHA defrauded him. He asserts that the land was worth f40,ono more than he received for It. The Douglass estate has Tieen pro ductive of considerable litigation. amdar Services. This special musical service will take the place of the regular prayer meeting this evening at the First Christian church: All Hall the Power.. Perronet Offertory Mv Fnlth Looks t'p to Thee Palmer Tho' Your Bins Be as Scarlet Mr. Hammnck and Mrs. Crawford. Shepherd Divine . Miss Winter. The Beautiful Btory Mrs. Whitman, Mrs. Ferguson, Mrs. Crawford and Mrs. Clemmer. My Name In Mother s Prayer Dr. Williams and Miss Gillespie. Jesus. Lover of My Soul Wesley The Beautiful City Mrs. Whitman. Mule quartet E. C. Hnmmack. Dr. Williams. Ross Williams and E. E. Crawford. In Thy Love Dr. L. L. Poston. There Is a Fountain Cowper At the morning service at 11 o'clock the pastor. Rev. W. B. Clemmer, will take as the subject of his sermon "The Grace of Steadfastness." First Congregational church, Rev. James Thomson, Pastor Morning service at 10:30; subject of discourse, "The Progress and Problems of the Kingdom as Discussed at the State Meeting of Churches." Sunday school at noon. Evening service at 8, when a lecture will be given upon "The Historic Struggle for the Bible," which will be Illus trated by atereopticon views. At, St. John's English Lutheran church this morning Bey. 1 P. Luddcn of Lincoln, Neb., western secretary of the Lutheran Board of Home Missions, will deliver a sermon on "Pentecost." He will also de liver a short address In- the evening, when a sacred concert, the subject being "Re demption." will take the place of the regu lar services. The evening program: Processional Praise Ye, the Father.... Gounod Piano voluntary Anthem Hark. Hark. My Soul. ..Shelly liturgical service Hymn ou Grace Scripture passage on crucifixion Anthem 'TIs Midnight Florlo Prayer " Song on the Atonement Anthem I Will Go Unto the Altar of God Protheroe Scripture passage on the resurrection... Solo I Know My Redeemer IJveth..Handol Hymn Yes, the Redeemer Rose Scripture passage on the ascension Anthem Unfold Ye Portals ..Gounod Piano solo Ascension hymn Pentecostal scripture passage Anthem Come, Holy Spirit. ..Barrl-Pontlus Hymn Spirit of Truth Ten-minute address by Rev. L. P. Ludden Prayer Response Heaven Is My Home Saville Anthem Te JJeum Laudamus Jackson Recessional A Mighty Stronghold Is , Our God Luther The First Church of Christ (Scientist) win hold servloes at 11 a. m. In the Sapp building, when the subject will be "Ancient and Modern Necromancy, or Mesmerism and Hypnotism." Sunday school will fol low the services. The regular mid-week testimony meeting will be Wednesday even ing at 8 o'clock. The Second Church of Christ (Scientist) will hold services In Woodman hall In the Merrlam block at 10:45 a. m., when the sub ject will be "Ancient and Modern Necro mancy, or Mesmerism and Hypnotism." Sunday school will be at 11:45 a. m. and the mid-week testimonial meeting at 7:45 o'clock Wednesday evening. Rev. G.. W. Snyder will conduct services this afternoon at the Union Christian church. Thirty-fifth street and Broadway. Rev. Harvey Hostetler will preach this morning at the Second Presbyterian church on "A Prophet of Poverty." In the evening the subject of his sermon will be "Jordan Crossed" and will be Illustrated with stere optlcon views. ' ' , ' Concert. The Broadway Male quartet, assisted by Bertha Estella Clark, reader; Blanche E. Lewis, soprano; John 8. Heath, pianist, will give a concert on Friday evening, May 27. at Broadway Methodist Episcopal church. Admission, 25 cents. PAST WEEK IN BUFFS SOCIETY I'avsaally . Large Number of. Social Gathering's. Warner L. Welch Is home from an east ern business trip. :Mrs. E. E. Hart will entertain at dinner Monday evening. Mrs. J. J. Brown left Wednesday morn ing for Colfnx. Ia. Mrs. W. 8. Rlrdon entertained the Euchre club Monday afternoon. Miss Grece Beebe visited friends at Schuyler. Neb., this week. Mrs. J. D. Croekwell entertained at a kenslngton Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. J. W. Bell vlrlted friends In eastern Iowa the early part of the week. Miss Josephine Jennings has for her guest Miss Lida LaRue of Corning, Ia. Miss Zoe Hill Is home from the south, where she has been for the winter. Miss Lou Craig entertained at tea last Sunday In honor of Miss Mae Waite. Dr. and Mrs. E. I. Woodbury will cele brate their golden wedding next week. I. Beers Rohrer has returned from a visit to Mexico, Mo., and the World's fair. Mrs, W. S. Rlgdon entertained the mem bers of the Flower mission Saturday after noon. Mrs. H. A. Quinn will give a "Dlate" L shower next week In honor of Miss Blanche iewis. Mrs. Thomas Casady entertained at din ner Saturday evening. Covers .were laid for ten. Miss La r sen of Graham avenue enter tained the W. I. C.'s at her home Thursday evening. Mrs. S. Key and Miss Key, who have been In California for the winter, returned last week. Mr. and Mrs Howard Culver left Thurs day for a visit with Mra. Culver's parents at Underwood, Ia. v Mrs. Joseph Smith was hostess at a 7 o'cloek dinner given Friday evening. Cov ers were laid for ten. Mrs. W, L. Burke, Mrs. McNamara and Mrs. J. Ball of Walnut, la., are visiting friends In the city. Mrs. J. Boyd Allen of Cosad, Neb., Is the guest , of her sister. Mrs. Robert B. O' Han ley or Harrison street. Mrs. A. E. Bray, who has been seriously ill at the Mercy hospital fur the past Uodding Presents One of our new Mantel Clocks (Seth Thomas make) would make a most useful and appropri ate wedding gift. We hare an entirely new line in the latest designs out the largest stock to select from in this vicinity. Our Sterling Silverware stock is without question the most exclusive in the west. Hun dreds of elegant pieces, any one of which would make a fine wedding gift. The quality is the VERY REST, the prices more reasonable than anyone elese. Telephone 1607. DAILY DEE: SUNDAY, three weeks. Is now at home and Improv ing rapidly. Mrs. Warner I,. 'Welch entertained at a 7 o'clock dinner Wednesday evening. Cov ers were laid for twelve. The Women's Aid society of the First Baptist church met Thursday at the homa of Mrs. Herr on Avenue H. Dr. snd Mrs. Pss:e have rented one ot the Mlthen cnttsges on Glen avenue and will take possession next week. Mrs. J. L. Stewart leaves next week for Chicago to attend the wedding of Miss Ruth Burley, which takes plsce June 1. Judge and Mrs. E. E. Aylesworth have taken the cottage of Judge and Mrs. J. H. Reed on Glen avenue for the summer. Rev. and Mrs. Greenlesf of Cedar Rap Ids, Neb., are the guests of Mrs. Oreen lenf's parents. Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Wood bury. The teachers of the city schools will hold their annual picnic Indoors this year, the high school auditorium being the place selected. At the meeting of the Household Eco nomics club, held this week, Mrs. A. 8. liaselton was elected leader and Mrs. F. A. Blxby Assistant leader. C. K. Walters, formerly of the Commer cial Natlonul bank of tnis city, but now of Falrbury, Neb., was the guest of Coun cil Bluffs friends last week. A delightful surprise party was given Monday evening In honor of the birthday anniversary of Miss Venetta Cramer at her home, 1610 Fourth avenue. Miss Marian Crane will give a "pink" shower next Thursday In honor of Miss tflnticlie Lewis, wnose marriage ia r. Harry Calvin takes place June 22. The Friday Evening Whist club met this week with Mrs. Victor Bender. Mrs. H. C. Corey was hostess at the meeting of the Tuesday Afternoon club. The Woman's Aid society of the First Congregational church gave a very pleas ant social In the church parlors Tuesday evening. A large number attended. Miss Cora Gretaer entertained the mem bers of her Sunday school class Saturday afternoon with a picnic at Hanscom park, Omaha. Her guests numbered eleven. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Rlgdon gave a din ner at her home on Fourth street Monday evening In honor of Miss May Mayne of Gretna, Neb. Covers were laid for ten. Miss Marian Crane Is home from Mil waukee, where she went to attend the wed ding of her cousin. Hne also visited Miss Kannie Davenport In Chicago enroute home. Mrs. S. T. Matthews of Cedar Rapids, Ia., who formerly made her home nere with her daughter, Mrs. George E. Walk, is the guest of Mrs. S. F. iloblnson of Fifth avenue. Mrs. C. D. Parmnlee was hostess at a charmingly informal luncheon given at her home on tiecond avenue. Covers were laid for eight. The decorations were spring flowers and ferns. Mrs. A. M. Jackson leaves today for a two months' visit; to Los Angeles and other California points. She will also spend some time with her son. Dr. Jackson, who Is now located at Newhalt, Cal. Mrs. A. B. Cook, Mrs. G. H. Jackson, Mrs. Forrest Smith and Mrs. H. G. An drews leave Monday for Des Moines, hav ing been appointed delegates to the Epis copal convention to be held In that city May 24 and 25. The C. M. L. club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. . Klley, the tlrst prize being won by Mr. C. P. Kinker, tho second prize by Mrs! Paul Schneider and the guest prise by Mrs. Elsworth. Mrs. T. Kelly will be hostess at the next meeting. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Johnson of Third street entertained about twenty-five of their friends at their home Wednesday evening at a farewell party given In honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. Stanton, who leave soon for their new home at Valley Junc tion, Kan. Mrs. J.' L. Mable gave a very pretty luncheon at her home on Oakland avenue Friday In honor of Mrs. Walter Lartison of Malvern and Mrs. Joe Wearln of Hast ings. Ia. The decorations were of carna tions and lilies of the valley. Covers were laid for twelve. Edward P. Johnson and Miss 8. Ethelyn Davis, both of Sioux City, were married Wednesday morning at the home of the aunt of the bride, Mrs. M. E. Johnson, on Damon street, Rev. Harvey Hostetler offi ciating. A dainty breakfast was served after the ceremony. The Kensington club met this week with Miss Georgia Mitchell as hostess. A guess ing contest was the feature of the after noon, the prize, a barnt wood placqtie, be ing won by Miss Ruth Barstow. The club will be entertained at dinner next Friday night by Miss Opal Goodman. The Ideal club met socially last Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Bebblngton on Park avenue, no program being given. The aft ernoon was pleasantly passed playing six handed euchre. Mrs. W. A. Southard will entertain the club next Tuesday at her home on Bluff street. She will be assisted by Mrs. Fred Johnson. One of the- pleasant social events of last week was the celebration on Friday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Hafer at their home on Franklin avenue of the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding. Mrs. L. A. Casper assisted Mrs. Hafer In receiving. Roses and carnations were used profusely In the decorations in the parlors, while purple lilacs and smllax were used in the dining room. Mrs. Reller and Mrs. Running usslated In the dining room. Mr. and Mrs. Hafer were the recipients of many beautiful and costly mementoes of the happy occasion. One of the pleasant events of the season waa the party given by the C. M. L. club at the Royal Arcanum hall Friday even ing. The first part of the evening was de voted to cards, prizes being won by Miss Woltman and Mrs. D. A. Sweeney, Mr. Frank Coyle and Norbert Herr. This was followed by dancing, Whaley's orchestra furnishing the music for a program of fourteen dances. Although a rathr In formal affair, many pretty gowns were noted interspersed among the ubiquitous shirtwaist suits. It Is the Intention of the club to give a series of these parties next winter. Mrs. I. C. Bonham gave a charmingly ap pointed luncheon Thursday, her guests be ing Council Bluffs and Omaha women who had formerly lived in Malvern, Ia. The house was prettily decorated for the oc casion In lilacs and spring flowers, with lilies of the valley on the small tables. The following Is a list of the guests: Mr. Seyles, Mrs. Wlthrow. Mrs. Fred Bwanson, Mrs. John Sheldon and Mrs. Anna Walters of Omaha; Mrs. J. W. Mit JEWELER AK OP TICAN. MAY 22, 1001. chell. Mrs J. I,. MaMe. Miss Mable snd Xfleisi frr ar I si Mltrholl of Council Bl'ins; 1 Mrs. Walter Ijir'rlson of Malvern and Mrs. Joseph Wearln of Hasting, i.i. Miss Genevieve Wlckhnm gave a very pretty dinner Saturday evening In honor of Miss May Waite, who leaves soon ror her home In western Nebraska. The deco ra ttons were In red red-shaded candles, red carnations and meteor roses betyg ""f" The following attended: Mrs. Frank 1 In nev, Mrs. RoWt B. Wallace, Miss t orlnne Albright. Miss Waite, Miss Davenport. Miss Zoe Hill snd Miss Maude Besley. Mrs. F. H. orcutt, assisted by Mrs. Ar thur, pleasantly entertained a company or about thirty at her home on Oakland ave nue Tuesday evening. The decorations were pink roses and lilies of the valleyr "he following were In attendance: Miss Man gum. Miss Pyle, Miss Williams. Misses Walleen. Miss Keren Woods. Miss Woods. Miss Sedgwick. Miss Mrlntosh, Miss John son, Misses Sims. Miss Clausen. Miss Lena Clausen, Miss Hansen, Miss Norene, Mips Lyon, Miss Allie Lyon. Miss Kendall, Miss Ross. Miss Green, Mrs. Gray, Miss Lundeen, Mrs. Ingalls. Mrs. Rhodes, Mrs. Leonard and Mrs. Taylor. Receiver Snes for securities. STORM LAKE, Ia., May 21.-Speclal.) A. J. Wilson, receiver for the First Na tional bank of this city, has commenced an action In the federal court In Sioux City agnlnst A. H. Smith, a Etorm Lake Jeweler," to regain certoln securities which the bank before It closed turned over to Mr. Smith as collateral for Ms deposits In the Institution. His deposits amounted to about $1,800. The notes have since been collected by Smith and ho has appropri ated the proceeds, but refuses to turn the same over to the bank, which he was or dered to do by the comptroller of the cur rency on the ground that the turning over to him of the collateral notes was not a legal transaction by the bank. Attorney F. F. Favllle Is representing the receiver, while William Mllchtist of Sioux City ap pears for Mr. Smith in the suit. Silver City Commencement. SILVER CITY, Ia., May 21. (Special.) The commencement exercises of the Silver City High school were held In the 'opera house last evening and witnessed by a large audience. The graduating class con sisted of four boys and three girls, and all performed their respective parts In a highly creditable manner. Their nanus and subjects were: Clara Bada, recitation, "Mona's Waters"; Ollle Bosworth, eesay, "The World's Changes"; John Jackson, oration, "American Patriot Ism"; Edwin Hettjnger. oration, "Stars"; Russell Jackson, oration, "Some Reasons Why Our Nation May Endure"; Sadie Reeve, oration, "Who Says Go?" James Swartz, prophecy, "Future of Class"; Daisy Plumer, Instrumental solo, "The Bohemian Girl." Excursion to State Colletee. AMES. Ia., May 21. (Special.) Ames was visited yesterday by an excursion party numbering 600 from Mitchell county. Their purpose was to visit the college. The party was chaperoned by the county superin tendent, as a large proportion of the vis itors waa school children, many of whom were accompanied by their parents. A large number of farmers who were mem bers of farmers' Institutes, were also in attendance. Each and every department took special pains to show the visitors around the campus, explaining the work of the school In detail. This Is the first of these excursions, several others being planned for later on. Onaws School Proa-ram. ONAWA, Ia., May 21. (Speclal.)-The Onawa commencement exercises will be held at tho opera house Wednesday even ing, June 1. On Friday afternoon, May 27, the Juniors will give their program In the high school room. The baccalaureate ser mon will be delivered by Rev. H. S. Hilton, D. D., of Onawa, on Sunday evening, May , In the Christian church. At the com mencement exercises Wednesday Hon. Richard C. Barrett, ex-state superintendent of public Instruction, will deliver his ad dress, "The Gospel of Progress." Persia Will Observe Decoration Day. LOGAN. Ia., May 21. (Speclal.)-At a re cent meeting of the citizens of Persia It was decided to celebrate Decoration day, and the following were' appointed: M. L: Newland, commander; D. A. Bendon, of ficer of the day; George Tucker, flag bearer; Joseph Feddon, chaplain; Mrs. A. P. Lathrop, Mrs. J. A. Burns, Mrs. George Tucker, O, E. Medlll and Evert Stewart, committee on music. The pro gram will Include an address of wel come by Mayor O. E. Medlll, a prayer by Chaplain Joseph Leddon &nd an address by Rev. C. S. Gillespie. Memorial Day Progrrnm. ONAWA, Ia., May 21. (Special.) Me morial services will bo observed by Han scom post No. 97, Grand Army of the Re public and the general public. By order of C. G. Perkins, commander, the post will meet at the cemetery at 1:30 p. m. to decorate the graves of their fallen com rades.. The graves In the cemeteries of Turin, Blencoe, Whiting and Maple Land ing will also be decorated by the members of Hanscom post. On Sunday, May 29, the post members will attend services at the Methodist Eplscopol church In Onawa. Storm Lake Itnrs Slot Machines. STORM LAKE, la., May 21 (Special.) The city council. In session last night, or dered Marshal Giddle to see that all slot machines were taken out. The Blot ma- Some Very Desirable Features are being added in tho way of sanitary equipment, constant Improvements doing way with old difficulties. The low tank closet is ne example of the march of pro gress In modern plumbing, and one thnt is thoroughly appreciated by all who havo had to contend with the noisy, out-of-date high tank: not to speak of Improved traps, non-absorbent closot bowls, eta., etc. J. C. Bixby Son, 202 naln Street and 203 Pearl Street Council Bluffs. Tel. 193. APPROPRIATE GIFTS FOR GRADUATION No finer assortment of suitable gifts for graduation can be found anywhere than at this new and up-to-date jewelry store. Many new nnd pretty articles have been received exclusively for graduation gifts in cluding Chatelain Watches, Rroochen, Dia mond Rings, Rracelets, Lockets, Chains, Fobs, Cuff Links, Scarf Pins, Etc. all of finest quality gold and at right prices. Call in and letus show you what we have. 09 Broadway. chine erase here has become annoying. Nearly all machines psyed In "checks" nnd the true sport was always expected to pluy until he had lost his winnings. Minors were allowed to play In many places and the crsse came Into disrepute. Cattle llrlnsr (inod Price. STORM LAKE, la.. May 21. (Special.) William Miller, proprietor of Lakeside farm, one of tho model stock farms of western Iowa. returned Thursday from St. Psul. where he at tended a large combination sale of blooded Our Is For this coming week we will offer the greatest selection of boys' and child ren's clothing ever shown in the city at 25 to 50 Per Cent Discount. GOOD CLOTHE" . mo nnvf 100 SUITS Ages 3 to Sailor, Norfolk Jacket, Single breasted at HALF PRICE. Also our entire stock of boys' and child ren's suits consisting of every up-to-date cut and pattern of this spring's production at 25 per cent off. It this isn't the snap of your life we will give it up. Removal Sale prices throughout the en tire store. .. Joe Smith . Co., 415 Broadway. , UellK'S WILL Bill or before June 10 wo expect to be our new location at 406 Broadway. The present store room (now occupied by Sara Friedman), after being remodeled, will be urn-d for our eutlonery department, . while the print ing department will be Installed In the specially planned 60-foot addition now being erected In the rear. Something Doing at the Old Stand You have heard of removal sales, but this one will be the real thing. Mnny articles In a stationery store, such as inks, perfumes and fine box papers, are hard to move without careful rocking, and we would rather clone these out at record-breaking prices than to bother with them. It will pay you to have a look. BOOK SLAUGHTER Our now stock of books and Bibles has been ordered nnd we do not intend to carry a single volume of cur present stock to the new store. These prices will do the moving: Taper Covered Books, euch lc 5c 10c All Paper Novels. . . Cloth Bound CIiirkIi's i;ila Wheeler Wilcox's Beautiful Land of Nod Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass l-'lne Padded Leather Edition Standard Poets All Bibles and Testaments included elegant $9.00 Family Bible for DeLONC PRIHTIHC For a while yet A 1 The Wood filler we handle make the heat finish on all hiird wooila ' aurli ,na Oak or Ann, etc., theae muat be filled to make a bihkI aurfuco " for a varnlah flnlah. the Importance of a good varnlah la often over- u looked whore the finishing- coat la varnlnh. It ahould be of the very n best, that la what we handle, do not forg-et It. Our aui'Ply of up-to-date bruahes, putty knlvea, wood vralneri), gluaa ( cuttera cannot be beat. n You all want to have good picture hanging In your houae. We handle the beat and our wall paper the work to plraae you. Council Bluffs Paint, Oil & Glass Co. Cor. 4th and Broadway. 'Pbooo 327. rattlo, and ' In which sale nine hesd nf Mr. Miller's famous herd of Aberdeen Angus stock was entered. The nine head averaged $300 each In the sale. The Bee Want Ada are the best Business Boosters. Rev. Paee Will Talk. ONAWA. ' Ia.. May 21. (Special V-Tlev. Le Grand Pace, pastor of the Onawa Christian church, will deliver the Address at the commencement exercises at Merlden, Ia., Thursday, June t. Removal Sale a Whirlwind 16 years, in and Double- Council Bluffs.! :n Mra. WIggs at David Ilarum at Checked Love Affair at 69c ..58c 1.19 89c 39c 59c 3.75 in this sale an STATIONERY CO. at 307 Broadway. The Best Paint it is possible to make nt the Jcwewt price ever quoted, that in the kind of paiut we handle. We sell it at $1.15 per gallon, Twin City Pure Paint. Thin is a high grade wood preservative ' paint, you can do no better else-' where, we can convince you if you give us a trial. give the moat satlhfactlon. we do
