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'HE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY. OCTOBER ECHOES FROMTHE ANTE ROOM Proceedings of the Nebraska Grand Lodge 1. O. O. F. A HIGHLY INTERESTING SESSION. A O U W.oat Hast- yssip The Grand Legio ings—lowa Grand Lodges € of Local Fraternitics The Week With the Fraternities. Grand Lodge 1. 0. O F. The thirty of t nd lodgee st aniual sessior which cle S in many respe braska gr inthis i ts one of wt important legislative 1 deliberative bodies which has convencd in the state and certair the most imp ant in the stor of Nebraska Oddfellowship. The reports of the various grand officers ar ndication f the constan’, thorought silent, goot work d the magnificent parade of beiny done Thirs mveys an idea of the erowth in numbers and power for good of this great orde The b had ¢ n e o pether for business, and a glanes at the men who composed it gavean ideaof how though? fully and thorouwhly that business woiid be performeq o1 present were J. S, Hoagland, grand p oh of the wrand encampient of the state, ym North Platte: C. A, Ayers, grand sen warden, Kearueyi LoJ. Hyers, grand Lincoln: D, A. Cline, graod e and junior wa G, L. Loowmis high seribe, Lin urer, Lincoln: 17 den, Fremont marshal, outside’ & ropresentative members grand encampment met at 10 o Tuesdayd morning with Grand Pat Hoaglaml, of North Platte, in the chr that of any simi meeting for The reports of the grand offi branch of the order 1o be in condition. and after the reading of thes u ot of miscellaneous business the ann election of oflicers vanl i 1ows Grand Patriarch vand High Pr rand Senior Warden L. J Grand Seribe -D A, Cline, Lincoln, Grand Treasurer— S, MeClay, Lincoln and Junioe Warden — N, B, Helm, Omal Grand Representative—F, - B, Bryant, Omahia, : rand Marshal -G, 1. Reeq, € and Inside Sentinel—C,' Norfoik Grand Ouiside Sentiv B. Palmerton, Heatice At 10 o'clock a.m. the and lodge was catled to order by George H. Cutting, grand master, w their L the following krand ofticers in e stutions: srge N. Becls, of Norfoll, deputy vy William H. s cand wardens D. A, Clin secretary s Samuel MeClay, L K trensurer; 1. J. O'Neill, 1 L erand chaplain; J Yutzy, Palls City, grand marshal: W, A, Kelly, Omaha, grand con shley, Heaver City, grand amm, O'Neill City, After pray grand master ing conmittoes (vml'ml.»mu.m e By C M. Given, Stanton: o), | bury N. Potter, Blair; bell. Pinanee 1. B, Bryant Hotenkiss, Lincoln: W, P bury; J. B, Wambaugh, Pur 1, Broken Bow. Judi E L Poneas Blakely, Be State of 1h the grand chap! the phointed the following Stand Morris, De' Witt; Willi Cit . L. Edwards, Pawnee City: A, Viney, Omaha; J. M. Sueliberger, Platts. mouth’; George A Bennett, Omalia. Legislation—J. D. Hurd, Lincolu: George L. Loomis, Fremout; D. H. McElhinng Hastings: G. 1. Reed, alls City; L. G. Johns, Seward. Charters— H. M. Utley Levi, . J. Returns. B. Parker, L. Appeals—Job D. Ayres, H. G Co Mileage M. Powell, R. H. 1 G. Hildebrand, R. 1. Stewart. Distributi A. Gibson, Wm, Blakele, ¥, Joseph Owens, L, aand 1% Casterlin, Bain, William Bischoft, ¢, By A M. O, Kessler. T. Moyers, A, H, We MeMillen, . B. itoys, »—A. D. Cline, Lincolu. nberton, J. e} C. A, Olson, Bitz, T, J. Hattield. t ah degree —John Evans, HY W, We o 1% M. Rataburn, J. W. Walters, J. B. West The afternoon session was devoted largely to the hearing of reports grand master showe last session the following 1: Keystone, 155,Omaha; An Plainview, 157, L 138, Wood River Culbertson nwood, 160 crth Bend, 161, North Bend; $ wood ;. o = ront, 145 weent; Stockholm, 168, Stock- 1ol 1 lodges Kebekah'degree bave wiso been established During the year the furnished relief to 406 by widowed families and fu 1,135 brotliers at an expense of g paid in grand lodge ducs §1,2 assets of the subordinate lodges is quo > and §234,132.00, “The grand seerotary’s report as fol- lows: Total number of lod number of members, 6485 gain over st year, 6143 total paid for re receipts of sibord expenses, $20,455 2 degree 1odg nscs, §2:0.34; bulanee on hand, $4 The reports repr ntatives to the sov erveign lodge which was in session Angeles in September show that member. shpof the Independent Order of Odid Fel Jows and Manchester greater than any secret organization in th world. The excmplific by the grand and benetits,” §6,112 te lodg 0 member R ts, $740 tives co remamder of the afternoon fne evening sossion was devoted to the excu ition of staff work by Omuha lodge No. 2 During the Thursday morning session Grand Secretary Cline’s proposedamenid ment to the constitution, provid district repre con and f lost After the eone amendments, routine busin During the t chevaliors were warned aguinst visit s while in uniform :sa 1 as appended : enior Warden —Jdohn Evans, of Omaha. Grand Representatives—-Go ng, of Kearn: orth Platte. Grand S Grand Lincotn. D. H. Kline, of Lincoln. S el Mol The grand parade of the afternoon was ver seen in ved the uniimited applause one of the QOuaha, and re of the spec L npressive At the Lioad of the line rode the grand mar) shal of the grand lodge, J. C. Yutzy, of Falls City. Followi partment o of Omaba, with his staff, consisting of F. 2! Bryant, Omaha, adjutant; W, b\ Kearney, lieutenent, commissary son, Kearne jeutenant, quartermaste V. Bain, Lincoln, leutenant, chaplain; L, D. Byers, Lincoln, commissary sergeant; C. E. Cooper, commissary sergeant; J. A, Johnson, ensigu sergoant; flonr. Lieutenant Colonel G Norfolk, iate of tho Vuited S 08 army, the major, The and stafl ofMoors evoked expression iiration on all sides, and the soldierly se distinguished od miuch complimentary re ‘Then came th: s Episcopal ehurch in Washington, Miss Aunubelle Pope, fors orner 15th and/ Dodge Sts. KELLEY Dress Goods Special Sale of All Wool Dress Goods. On our center counter Monday you can have your choice in WOOL DRESS GOODS- Checks, Fancies and Plain Oolors, from 44 to 54 inches wide, at 72ic. These are regular linos of Dress Goods that we haye cut the price from $1.00 and many of them 81.50 per yard to 1 72%c¢. Giving cnetomers their choice of about one hundred different styles of All Wool Dress Goods suitable for fall and winter wear. the ceremony , STIGER & CO.° FUR DEPARTMENT. We are now showing a very flne selection of High Grade FURS. FUR TRIMMINGS, Mufs, Ihe b Ladies’ Hosiery And | Underwear. 1 case Ladie Vests Silk Drawers (o CLOAK DEPT. Reduced Prices on Cloaks Depurtment in; week. reduced from iite Merino arch of roses 1 few relat Ladies' extrafine superior Ik embroid- uality White Ve: A Newmarket BHSEE 5 $K.50 to $3.50. A Newmarket first-ciass garment reduced from Gags Ladies lost residents, A line of Newmarkets reduced from $11, $12 and $16 to $6. A line of Plush Wraps reduced from $18 to $11. A Plush Wrap reduced from $20 to $15. A Plush Wrap reduced from B0 to $16. A Plush Wrap Pearl Buttons at $leach regular- ly sold at $1 1 case Ladies Py at § o'clock t) churehthe wedding wmnreh orean duet rendered by and Burkhard. The bride tired in & white cord party entered t being a beautiful Medieated Searlet FINE ALL Vests and Pants.silk embroidery, Buttons, simooth *where $1.4 Scarfs, Capes, Etc. to the end of the Camels Hair, Silk, A In all the most fashionable and de- sirable kinds, including Black Martin, Black Monkey, Black Lynx, reduced from L Vests and Pearl Buttons, 186 & 18 20& 2 Ihe bridesmaid, the distinguished members Everyone of these Garments is a bargain, and we re an early inspection. Our Cloak Department is made up by selections from the most stylish productions of the Eastern Markets and contains recent ar- rivals direct from Paris and Alaska Seal, trimmed in cre nd yellow roses: The groom was o nend A ) omit er, William Schumidt, s performed by Very Rev, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Natural Lynx, 1hie coremony’ w A Shaffel, s, e oecasion Wius ¢ Jolin's Colle hard? divecting rty returned t Skunk, &c. D& Our Prices are the Lowest. We have a full assortment Our great leader of last week, French Broadcloth, full 54 inches wide, twilled back, all ready for use, regular $2.00 quality for 81.50 The success we had this past week with this most desir- able fabric assures us that we show the best quality and flnest line of shades in French Broadcloth at 81.60 per yard of any house in this city. We will continue our special sale of this $2 Broadcloth at $1.50 per yard for this week. After the cel the hof ) Burt st those present being I, nnor, Very Rev, R A, Shafl A M dren’s Vests and Pants, HOSIERY. the markets of Our assort- ment surpasses anything hereto- fore attempted by us in this de- customers will be surprised at our magnifi- Newmarkets, fel, SO, Rev Weiss, Council Binffs: CoJ, Smith. D and Miss M. Hee partment, browns at 28¢; reguiarly sold at Phe presents were num those who_kindly remembered DRESS TRIMMINGS. Our stock is novelties in all the. various styles and colors that are now in demand. W ool Hose in black and colors at Raglans and considered Ladies’ and Misses’ wear, and at the most popular prices. special attention to repleto with and Mrs, Deter AL L Audrew Murphy, M BO dozen Ladies' English Cash- mere Hose in black and colors at BOe, the best value ever offered at this price, Ladies’ fine Englishand French Cashimere Hose modes at 65¢c, 75¢ and $1.00. Cnildren’s Hose, for warmth and durability this stocking has no equal; and colors. The largest line of French Flannels for Tea Gowns, House Dresses, ete,, beautiful shades and novel designs. Biderdown Flannels in great variety of styles and colorings. LADIES’ Fine Embroidsreed HANDKERCHIEFS, SPECIAL BARGAINS our line of London DyeSeal Plush Sacques which are one quality only, and that the best Any guarantee fail- ing to meet the representation in wear given by ourgarments will be replaced by a new one. Our $285 Sacques is on sale else- The market value of our next better garment is $40. We make a special price of $38 for this garment. Sacques are finished with hand- MeGown, San k' rick Dufty, Mr and Mrs. William M and Mus. N, Mallea, Chicago: N M and Mrs, Charles M, Pekin Stripe and Novelty Plaid Silk Velvets. 1000 yards of elegant fancy Silk Velvets, worth from 8175 to 83.00 per yard, all at one price, and Mesdumes L D Creighton, Woadard, Coope y Murphy, Heelan, Misses Clara Creighton, Nettie itzpatrick, Sophia 13r At 16¢, 25¢, 356¢, 50c, 75c¢, 81 each. | where at $30. Winnie niott, Francis Coop 100 dozen 15-inch Genuine Japan- ese H. S. Handkerchiefs, solid color- ed center with striped and checked borders, only 25c¢, actually worth ur stock of Children’s Hosiery s larger then ever hefore, repre- senting all the best known Eng- lish and French manufacturs, 80 dozen Men’ and Camels Hair Ha special low price of 28c. A verylarge assortmentof Boy's nderwear. Large assortment of styles and colors to select from of t) quality, all at 99c¢, 24-inch Quilted Satins, all colors, 75c, 22-inch Quilted Sateen, 50c. Chamois skin packets and gs 1= uine Seal loops. and Children’s many exclusive styles at prices ranging from $8 to $28. KELLEY STIGER & CO, COR. DODGE AND FIFTEENTH STREETS. atrice Canton, No. 5 belan Lodges, Rut lish Merino fHoseat the 26 dozen 32-inch Ladies' double twilled genuine Japanese Silk Mufllers, $1.15; actually worth §1.50. and Men's 'n Mekee, . John M Laughuessy, Wi, Weber, Martin Cay Thomas Downe, and Muurice Hissi evening dered the choir who o kindly rende music on the occasion HUTCHESON-TIDEALL The persons at United Presbyte Thirty third and Burt st Tucsday evening, were 9 0'clock by the entrance of subscquent marriage of the constitution in accordance with the ommendation of the supreme representative, J. K. Powers, of Cy S, Hoagland, North Platte; ids. The meeting adjourned Thursday even- . Omalia; John Q. Goss, Dancing and refreshments those present were: Burgener, of Rushford, O.; Mr. and Mrs, Atwater, Misses Glick, Mason, Wright, Sta IN OMAHA SOCIAL CIRCLES. A Qulet Week Soclally but Brisk Matrimonially. being served. Subordinate the fixing of the per capita tux; Wwas also taken towards gotting the benel risdiction cstab- some uction Ovder-J. T, Herich, Falls 2 The Royal Arch. The grand chavter of lowa Royal Arch Masons convenod at Cedar Rapids, Ia., on the 16th with representatives from all parts The following officers were 20, twenty-fly is Jished iu running order, and t are that this will soon be Grand Commander Car ommended that the supr tioned to call accomplished. r, in his report, rec- commander be special session of the su- preme legion to act on a proposed amend- s 0f the supreme legion rela- The amendment, if aking in of members nights who are not members of though not admitting them 148, Lwenty-five str No. 176 Hoffman band, Nel rand Lodge, 150 strong. The long line presented a magnificent appearauce, In the evening a_reception given at Goodrich hali attended »y nearly 1,000 persons. ‘clock the grand march was s lead by the members of the o archs militant rcompanied by cantons were followed Messrs. Giller, Badeford, Stefner, Webster, Caldwell and inoh. of the state. d THE SCHMIDT-PAUL WEDDING. a8 skillfully Shakspeare Club. Last Friday evening the Unity Shake- speare club held its first meeting of the se A large number of people interested in espeare’s works were present, and al professcd themselves pleased with the even- The programme comprised the reading of the first two acts of “Merchant of Venice,” each part being taken by a different member of the club, eaders are not read intelligently, and some gave the amatic forco and_expression. s Portia, Miss Sioux City: aeputy grand high p Oskaloosa: grand king, Shenandoah; Q Vanhon, Mount Pleasant; Alf Wingate, Des Moines. ——— THE REALTY MARKET. Instruments Placed on Record Dur- ing Yeaterday. J R Wattsand wife to J C Robinson, e'; 100 acres, adjoining c 10-15-10e, wd L Schroeder tr to William Mack; Tots nd 19, bik 4, Brown park, w d i W W Keéysor ‘and wife to' S M Kiichen, @'z lot 9, bik “B," Shinn's 18t add, w d.,. LY'Morse to 1 ¢ Bruner. 20, and lots 7, 8 9, 10, 11 and 12, Morse & Bruner Keysor to J K Keysor, wig ot §, bik Shinn's 1t add, w d orster and wife to o membership, passed, will allow the ta o the select ki the A, O, U, W to the beneficiar) ‘Ilic re-clection of Grand Commander Carr took place in the face of a specific r Bis part to accept, which is a pretty fair indi- cation of his popularity and eficiency. A. 0. U W, Luck of space provented just the A. O. U. W. reunion last week the parade, which was fully described and appreciated by the spectators, the ex- were concluded at Goodrich Mayor Broatoh in a few happy and well chosen expressions, extended to the visitors a welconie to the city. M. Waring then took up * Purposes of the Order, well arrunged address which wash @ tended und frequently applauded. Grand . W. Carr spoke eloquently of the history, work and objects of the select kuiglits, showing their prospects and hopes. taken up with in which a large number of the members Popvpleton-Kennedy Nuptiala—Omaha ~Miss Trambull's Party—Mulford-Pope Alli- ance—Personals. wrand sceretary, full uniform, each \ha, where th Finger Rowls. With the present increasing admiration for cut gluss, ladies who footsteps of fashion have When the band st between 250 and step to the music. reh there were ready to keep march was a out lot 7 and 102 elocutionists, follow eloscly cut glass finger- fon, and certainly noth- more beautiful, al Superintendent Union Pacific. ce being done with really d; Among these Miss Walker sent to be one of er seen on such E g Dancing followed, in which all indulge a graod bang General G W. K. Ringw: ing in the shape of glass is ertheless, one need sence, for there are many other almost us pretty. Launcelot, Mr, Copeland as Old Gobbo a woope as Shylock s firstact Mr. Swoope an entertaining essay Shakespeare,” eted with applause. The next meotin Friday evening, chureh, Sev at of the that since the lodges had lots 4 ind i, B2A discussion of the constitution and rou tine busincss on Friday brought to a close successful und interesting session in the state. 1 Beatrice, Nebraska City, and osing of the latter next plice of meeting, the grand off} installed and Colored bowls are sowe- times used, but unless of Bohemian or some glass are not considered la mode. 55 is colored a white do; ter snited to display its beauties, but if of r glass the color may be exhibited in the y and in the contents of the bowl. water may be tinted and perfumed. pink tea, rose petals may float upon the sur- face, for a yellow tea a slice of lemon or a add the tint: at a red tea, W Gray, lot 5, Selby, Tot 7, blk 2, M Larson and wife to D C Miller, si; lot 7, bik 0, Park place, wd....... ater wid wife to G I tof 1130 ft, lot 3, blk § nd Recorder H ie Principles and of the club W H Hosenow to W Grand Island, and the ¢ cts of the “Merchantof Venice', read. This club Is by no means con: fined to the attendants at Unity allinterosted in the study of aro cordially invited to be present and to take part in the me the weeting der in Nebraska has ithers, sixteen nished funds for ks of sickness;has buried thirty-five ylord tr to § A W bik 1, Burlngton plac i, stman and wife f Daunghters of Rebekah, Thursday assembled 1ifth annual state conventlon of the Daugh- at Metropolitun hall, with about one hundred and tifty delegates in at- After routine business the fo!lo: were elected: yellow flower m; ared carnation or rose floats nd forget-me-nots lend their color to the blue tea wreath of smilax. Policeman’s Ball at South Omaha. affair wus a great The annual ball by the South Omaha po- The total | ters of Rebekah 1 Masters and wite to D K Hond, w 13 ‘lot od at 4, bIK 1, Stevens' piace, band wite to Wm M Iot 11, blk 2, Lakevie G R Farnsworth to 8 H Farnsworth, w3 lot His Last” Lodge. The last hours of the session of the grand 2 1.0 0. F. were considerably saddened ¥ the death of Delegate Beniamin Palmer- Wednesday evening, October 24, committees have beos committee of arrang. week with frie At a tea party it 15 not necessary to use a finger-bowl for each person, one at a small tavle being sufficient. Any pretty dish may hold bonbons, and they, dd to the color of the entertain and wifé to H H Cronk, 10t 11, fonmouth park, wd - G G Wallace to H H Crouk, lot 15, blk Armstrong; secretar, M. Wright: treasurer. M . D. I, Bayless, and Marshal Al C. McCracken and Mossr L L John Sexton, Moses Rec ree is entitled the Lotel and ¢l atting pleasantly with some In the midst of a sentence he sud 1y fell back in bis chair as though dead. He was immediately taken to his room and but he died soon was sixty-f eaves u wife and seve to a naticnal 1 granted by the sov, in session in California, tember next at Columbus, O, the s and place having been centered upon soveroign grand Orchard Hill, wd ey, doseph Humpal, Pickard, Nelson Omaha Club Reoeption, Seventeen transfers Los Lundgren and John J Mayor W. G. Sioaue and John Omaha club was held in the rooms of organization in the United § bank building on Thursday eveuing. asion was the. first in which nt quarters of the club b open to the families of The Deacon Will Play Right. [Special Telegram to Director Billings, of the Bos tons, has left for New York to arrange players who are eligible to Brouthers will undoubtediy next annual Unity of England is "The following representatives and alte O'Rourke, Rodie Redwond and James P, Ma! ion of secret work wed the A committee on memorial resolutions was the following Mr. Alfred Millard Switzer i the Detroit Representatives mbers and in co rooms were Frank Lincoln, the s was sclected the remams, conduct them to Be andwife left Tuesd , where they will make their fyu- anzell will go behind the conundrum what Boston ‘tor Billings took White nt him left. will lead the humorist of and entertained the monologues which It has been a would do with yim White, said this afternoon: cause we dian't W position, he will play right field when Kelly is behiud the bat.” s—Mra. S, M. Wright, of Omaha; an, of Lincoln; Mrs. i of Omaha, and Miss It 1 the evenin, of Ruth lodge, ve been soid, Mrs. Joseph Barke 5, Papillion. for utation was argued pro and Miss Kate Kennedy Monday evening by home 2817 Maple street, occasion being her birthday. guests were Prof. Mathles, Ina Kennedy and Mr. Clar) choicest selections lady received many features of the repust spread for tho large and handsome billiard on Farnam street was el ing's entertainme ted with smilax and cut flowers assed and dancing was kept up with a great deal of interest until 1 o'clock Friday morning. ). 1, degree of Reb:k known as the vresence of undred and seventy-five visiting has costly and The work was done with ‘The moveuient o was exceadivgly sion of military discipline. "The endship, love and truth ‘were exemplified in 8 touching and impressive Miss Bertha Steinhause young lady of o joiu @ conce usion of the debato on the s followed, 10 mentioned patriarchs and utifully decor his city t comp; Hastings Chapter, No. 21, ferred the mark and past maste candidates last Friday ‘Teutonia lodge, No. 53, ius, gave a fine ball on the evening of Octo- Germania hall was filled with maoy dan cers ana a delightful teme enjoyed. “Chimes of last week by local talent under the auspices of Hastings lodge, No. 28, Knights of Pythias, aglittering financial success, but was very gave excellent satisfac- o audiences on the two nights of its prestntation, “Beautitied Callforn Brokerage New York, Oct, 2. Special Telegram to Germany, and one ity, is the guest of ) who furnished of the | Kuights of Pyth- Wall street, gave notice of dmssolution to the New York stock gxchange yesterday. 3 Charles Stokes, the board” member of the firm, was last summer compelled by order of the governing committee to retire from elden & Co., because of The firm of formed by Mr. M_Milhken, who had been he eloction of ofticers then followed and Maggie McShane's Party. On Wednesday evening a very party was given to Miss Maggio M her friends at the residence of Mr. and Taggart, W and Master- George N. Beels, of Nor- | principles of f the bountiful n—W. H, Barger, of Hebron, mandy," was the firm of Willium Senator Pad objections to Mr, Helden. Miss Hattie Paddoe rek's Daughter, , the eldest daughter of Senator A. S. Paddock, will be married on the 80th inst, at her he M. O.J. Coleman, president of tho g National bank of Broken Bow, Ncb. wedding will be solemized at high noon the Episcopal chureh, by Bishop Worthing- sted by Rev. lings wound up Mrs, Charles I delightful time was spent until ‘a late hour, Awmong those Lieutenant Pick Indiana Wednesc to tuke charge of the mili w0 H, Cut. and J. H. Hoagland, of Stokes and Mr, present were the “Co.” of W Shane, Mary McArdle, Jewl Leon, ampbell, Eliza Sullivan, ‘Auna Burke, Susic and Sophie Wyner, Anna Noon and The gentiemen were: F. Avdle, T. J. Leon, J. H. McCarville,W. Maber, T. T. Downey, W. E. Web Parrish, J. Goodall, J. 5 Select Knights in Scasion. The second annual session of the Grand Legion, Select Kuight braska convened in Hastings on the 16th, 18 the semi-military branch of that and very prosperous order in this state and has now a membership of about four hundred well rendered and ay, of Ake, Qrax Murdered by a Tramp. ! Ne A O Ve W of Ne CrooksTON, Minn., Oct. 20.—While Cap tain of Police Hayes was engagedi n conver. sation with a number of frien ds last night, a tramp futally wounded bim with & revolver was promptly on the tramp gave for the deed was that Hayes hud arrestad him for being drunk ro The affair has created eitement, and there 18 strong talk of lynch- ing the murderer, Mary McKurnan. Paper,” will me Merry Woodmen X the woodmen of Council Bluffs wives enjoyed a feast of ,good Their ball was filled with a merry old folks' concert” was given, me a “side degree” in which the ladies were given an idea of what it is to An original poem by E. E. Fanulng, P. Burke, Fort Omaha, vening opencd the society season The first turn of the wheel was adance, and a very enjoyable oue, too. large number of young people from the pronounced the party the pleasantest of the many dehightful parties which they have at- tended thus far this season. came the commander of the de- after which ¢ Nebraska, Major J. W. Nichols, headquarters in (. lowing officers were elected: James W. Carr Omaha, grand commander; William M. An derson, McCook, vice commande, Millburn, Minden, lieutenaut commander P. McAllister, Grand Islaud, treasurer; Culbertson, seuior workman; Green, St. Paul, junior workman; J. M. Wolfe, Crete, standard bearer: George P, 3rand Island, guard; Hastings. wedical examiner ; and H. W. Cole, suprome legion re The report of Grand Commander gave the legion much encouragement ithat whereas one year ago the H & nerable debt, It is now almost clear and the membership has in- creased from not quite 200 to nearly 400, Auong the measures considercd Wus un umendwent to be by-laws relative to the justification of uietios of oflicers’ bouds; au smendment of Hall. The fol- de the goat." ‘Wright was one of the An elegunt supper was spread, after which various amusements were iutroduced for the diversion of the attendants, weat wis an unqualified success Armour-Cudahay Champagne Christmas eve, Monday, December 24, a grand ball and champagne banquet will be given by the Armour-Cudahy Packing com- uth Omaha to thelr employes and The entire oftice room will be used for dancing, two bands will be ea- pread for two hun- ene and Tok Pickering, Ira John- w. A New Nebraska Postmaster. 0.—[Special Telegram ¢ Bee.|—Albert Hummel was to-day Miss Octavia Wheaton, daughter of oral Wheaton,causes the wheel to turn again Friday evening by treating her friends to a birthday party, The entertain- invited guests, Holln, color sergeant} orge’ N. Beels, of Third army corps, y deted as aide-de-camp to county, Neb., vice Stephen R. Chappell re- & Star Club. v Friday night the Evening Star club was organized in Lev's hall, Thirteenth street. About fifteen members were present and elected D. P, O'Conuell president and W. J. Ford sccretary, custody of the gold medal presented by It. . 10 go to champion waltzer of the state, Wedding Bel MULFOLD-POPE. Harry B. Mulford, a teller of the Union Stock Yards bank of South Oma tenuut in the Qmabe guards, wus warried at nd lodge of Odd Fellows con- vened in forty-tirst annual session in Sioux The duy was devoted to The Towa gra cloths will be dred couples. head the wine list while the menu wili excell anything ever before served at @ banquet in Proper committecs will be se. lected and a most_elaborate programme will be prepared. Neither expense nor lubor will be spared to insure its . R. Vausickle, The Young ) famies W. Carr Philadelphia Press: “Ileft a checle for $10,000 amon General Smit Mayor Hroatch has accepted the resigna- tioh of Assistant City Attorney Smith and or, whose name send into the council on next Tuesday night. —_——————— The directory of the local Base Ball asso- ciation will hoid their annual meeting on No- There is much busine portance o transact, and the probabilitics ion will be fought with interest Lo the lovers of the national game. City on the 17th, ‘s Successor. the reception of visitors and see The day following there was a public demon- stration, with addresses of welcome and re- Clarinda was selected for the next The ofticers el William Musson, Moines; deputy grand master, J. C. Longue- ville, of Dubuque; leman, of Council Bluffs; liam Garvett, of Burlington; grand treasurer, A. J. Morrison, of Marengo; grand plendid uniforms of the commander ‘This club will n-law on the D! last we the ceremony you will please tear it up. That's the style now-a-days, Frank.? “¥Y-e-s," hesituted I style I lknow, but I'm afraid it’s too late ear it up now, as 1 went dow is morning aund iud 1t place of meeting clal success, ion Pheific band followed hy Canton Ezra Millard No. 1., Canton Ford, Lincolz, No. 2, Canton Excelsior, Kearney, No. 8, Canton’ Excelsior, Freiout, No. 4 Miss Trambul Miss Blanche Trumbull gave a pleasant though informal birthday party at her home, 1703 Douglas street, grand secre- that the ses hursday eveniug. The newly wedded pair vania ox for Chicag <8 directly ) where they ve before prov o de is arelative o orgia, and the . minent of the st famie KESNEDY oon William Sears Pop- Poppleton, was married Kennedy, daughter f B, he wedding took place at bride’s | at No, Mary's avente, Dean Gardner o oy was 1 bey wodding was an han 2ol s of the partics 4 o'clock the newly mar. Lpair left fora bridal tour to the cast SCINIDT PAUT The event of the we marriage of Miss Auna M. Paul, the k, in Cathe Paul, one of Omahia's ) Mr. Joseph I Schmiat, own druggist, It took place at church on Wednesday bridal silk semitrain, vimmed with white and s, the veil extending 1t On her head sho orange blossoms, and in vied n bougquet of ery Miss Muud Pav surrah i TOseCs, wore a walking length, v Stuart ded Ihe excellent music for ndered by the choir from te church, Mes, C. Burk- mony the of the bride's o, where break- ( neri, Mre.and Mrs K. J¢ i The recep in the afternoon from 2 to 4 ous and Mioaud Mrs. John J.o B Faray, Al . Council Bluffs: M and M, | John Baumer. M and Mrs, Dr, 1CIReO and Mrs, Pat- wd Mrs. Jumes Green, Mr, sutleman, M. and Mrs, i Mrs: A M. Collett, I and Mrs, Mis. H. A, Kosters, avanagh, Lulu hard, Mary famic’ Deiss iy, Mollie and und Nellie Cotter, id - Ma MeDer- Sadie Nush, Thereso Deadwood, Carrie Kocsters, N¢ e Carlon, Sadle ith, Mary, ' Ktten, J. O Connor, Very " Rev. R AL Rev. Koopmans, S wnd Glauber, . Col Messes, J. H Burkley, "Phil’ Mur myth, Blake, Bruce & H. Cotter, Prank Als 1. Murphy, W. J. Dr. Keagli, John L1 Thompson, Al uire, John M. Muls Vaune nagh, Har Y 1 was tens d the Pt sociable of the Central n church at the ho; o ta, stonished about and Miss Belle Tid- wedding was a completa surprise to the company with the _exception friends of the bride and Hutchison is in the employ of W. . Bennett & Co., while his br been bookkee the establishment of the firm. BCOTT—HALDWIN. Peoria, TIl., was the scene of a wedding last Weduesduy night in which of Omaha was united in m Letetia S. Baldywin. formed by the Rev. Dr. Orr at the residence of the bride’s parents, after which the hanpy couple left for Oi homo to friends at de has for Benawa & Co. siuce Mr. A, Scott rriage to Miss ‘The ceremony was per- will be at n - street, oftice of Dickinson of the I ar erk in_ th HSsip. tis in Cinciunati, J. Gibson is in Madison, Wis. Scott has gone ca A. P. Cone left for N Weller left for St. 1Louis Wednesday, 5. Gaylor sturted for New York Tues- York W nesday, Charles H. Annan has returnea from the . P, C. Himebaugh has returned from Miss Boyd gave a pleasant tea party Fris day evening, Mrs, Leavitt Burnham returned from the ank McDonald and sister left for Boston Tuesday, 10 hias been passing tha ds in Lincoln, Rozenbe married We Last Sunday Mr. Moritz Golden and Miss Sada Rotholz and Miss Mollie dnesday in marr e Lowe and Lida Wilson ned from a sojourn in St. Louis, Stadelmann returned from hier visit to Lancoln the first ¢ luchre club met at the the e Awes oa Monday ev bride, who « have returr for . Worthington avenue, roof friends at & lunch a well known as gone to Chicago 1y, Frankfort on-the-Main, + A, Unders Alfrea W, Brock and his bride have re their wedding tour a make their bome on 1 will ty-sccond orth Twe ring and wife left for where the lieutennnt is v department in mbers of the Omaha Dramatios einb the play YA Serap of tat the residence of My, J, esday, the 23d inst, The members of the their second d. Thirty coup and an excelle rscent elub gave all on Tues- re n attendance ttime was enjoyed, Mrs. Louis Itecd gave a pleasant party at , Twenty-second in honor of Miss 7 merly Miss McCormick), of 1 cenport Snow (fore laud, Ore. - Weekly Bank Statement, Yok, Oct. 20.—The weekly bank statement shows that the reserve increased 56,000, The banks now hold $1: excess of legal requirer 741,000 in an Was Fly, the wedding gifts, uther to his provpecs of a fash- i, “and alter nk, ‘“‘that’s the to the hed,”