Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, January 25, 1891, Page 5

1TIS THE TALK OF THE TOWN. Tips from the Soclal Swim of Nebraska Towns and Villages. HAS BEEN A GAY AND FESTIVE WEEK. Polite Personals, Movements of Men and Women-—-Parties, Balls and Luncheons Ine numerable. remont. p Joasph Kluthe bas goneons vistt o St Louls John Bunt cunohome Tuesday from a trip to Chicapo. Mrs, Charles Do Ln Matyr has gone to Salt Lake for o short visit Frank Kitchen of Lincoln was a guest of Fremont friends the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Marshall came home Monday from a visit in southern Towa. Ned Peaso roturned home Tuesday from a visit with friends at Hot Springs, S. D. Mr. and Mrs. Ross L. Hammond enter. tainea the Quinque club Saturday night. J. D. McDonald and €. S. Penfield are at home from an extended trip through Mon- taun. Mark W. Murray, editor {mes, spent Sunaay in the barents Mrs. A. Townsend was visiting her daugh ter, Mrs. Frank North, at Columbus during the week. Mr. and Mrs. W, T Monday evenine, called the ness of Mrs. May's moth Mr. aud Mrs. C, C. Beveridge and Mrs. M. A. Hitcheock went to Lincoin Wednesday to attend the prohibition state meeting. Rev. C. W. Savidge of Omaha was in_the city during the week assisting in o religious ival at the Methodist church Joel Parcell, who has spent two_or three ks with friends at Lincoln and visiting legislature, returned home Tuesday. Thursday afternoon Mesdames N, Brown and J. C. Hill gave a novel entert ment at the bome of the former on Milit avenue, 1t was a down-east, logging bee of 1701 Hon. Beach I Hinman of North Platte was fu the city the first_of the weck, a guest of his brother, M. H. Hinman, whileen route to Hot Springs, Ark, for o short sojourn to benefit his health Fred W. Lange of the Pender city with his May went to Friend o by the sick C. W. Nehrbas, W. H. Tecle, C. W, Coleman, George W. Davy, John ‘Thomson and W.'H. Haven were Grand Island this week representing the ¥ mont, firemen at the state association. The hospitable hiome of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. May was the scene during the week of three most interesting social events, all of which were characterized by the usual warm hos- pitality and lavish entertainment of the host and hostess. Tuesday ni their guests wero treated to a Jack Horne 3 Thursday afternoon they were given a splendid recep tion, and Friday night a merry dancing party held high carnival under their auspices Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Ray Nyo, assisted by her sister, Mrs, Gus Schrage, Mrs, B, I" Morehouse and the Misses Bella and Frieda Magenau and Nina Nieo gave a superb reception to th ady friends at the home of the former, heautiful residence was most charmingly adorned from basement 10 turret with plants and flowers, and pro- sonted throughout a scene of rare beauty. The following ladies were present: Mes- dames Theron Nye, J, I°. Allen, Albertson, E. H, Barnard, John Bunt, James Balding, Sim Beveridgo, Robert Bridge, Ed. Blewett, W. 1. Benton, C. Bunnell, H. D. Brooks, S. B. Colson, W. A. G. Cobb, M. M. Coud, D. Crowell, Charles De La Matyr, Fred De La Matyr, John Dern, Fred Dramel, George Eddy, J. A, Elliott, C. M. East, T. P." Esmay, F. L _Ellick, J. Fowler, William Fried, Will: iam Fish, I Fuller, E. . Monteith, A. Gib- son, A.J. Albers, H. L. Goodrich, Gillette, Harrison, K. L. Hammond, J. J. Hawthorne, 0. W. Hyatt, I. B. Hickox, William H. Hunter, . 0. Hoops, M. E. Jones, W. H James, J. W. Love, A, E. Littlechild, L. P, Larson, W. E. E. Lee, Dr. Martin, D. M Donald, H. C. Mahouna, W, B. Marshall, T. J. McKinney, C. H. Perrigo, C.C. Pollard, Philip Rive, J. F. Reynolds, Jay Reynolds, L. W. Reynolds, B.” W. Reynolds, J. L. Reenard, R. S. Somers, R. 8. Schueider, J 8. Seely, . M. Stebbins, John Sherwin, D, \urston, Dr. Smith, J. W. Shackle- 3. Saverance, A. Truesdell, C. H Taucray, W. D. Thomas, J. E. Thatcher, E. C. Usher, E. R. Vaughan, H, G. Wolcott, W. H. Turner, W. E. Rogers, H. Rogers, Henry Wehner, N, Sampler, H. Blumenthal, W. C. Chapman, J, T. May, W. J. Davis, W. R. Wilson, Beatrice. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson of Holdrege were in the city fora few days last week. Anson Higby of Red Cloud was in the city au hour or two Monday, enroute to Omaha, United States District_Attorney B. S Baker was a Beatri tor last Saturday Register J. K. "Hayes is pretty nearly laid up with a seige of erysipelus of the face, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Douglass have gone to Sod Mo., on a brief visit to Mrs. Doug- luss® parents, Dr. William A. Johnston has removed back to Peoria, 1IL, with a view of remaining there permancutly. Mr. and Mrs. Charles I°. Roynolds returned to Beatrice Saturday after an absence in the cast of several wooks Mr. J. B. Long of Sycamore, TIL, is in the city looking ufter lis extensive livo stock in- terests in this locality. Dr. George O. W. Farnham has removed to Lincoln with a view of practicing his pro- fession there for the near future, W. H. Kilpatrick and J. B. Weston re- turned from Newcastle, Wyo., Mouduy, on a business and pleasure visit combined. Mrs. Davidson and Mrs, DeWitt of Ply- mouth, 111, are visiting with their cousin, Mrs. J. N. Plummer, in the east partof the city. Mr. Heury Axtell is in the city en route from Noewcastle, Wyo., tohis home in In- diana. Mr. Axtcll has been engaged in busi- ness at New Castle for several months past, but has now severod his business relations there and will return to his old home love in tho Hoosier stato. He remains over in_this aty for a fow days to visit with his sister, Mrs. K. O. Hert, Mr. W. E. Cotant, a well known conductor on the B. & M. Holdroge extension, was mar- ried last week, in this city, to Miss Bello Moser of this eity. The interesting ceremony ook place at the residence of the bride's sis- ter, Mis. R. . Douglass, North Fifth street, in the preseuce of a fow intimate friends Rev. J. N. Mills was the oficiating _clergy man. The uewly married couple will make their home at Holarege, City Treasurer A. W. Bradt was made the recipient of a very pleasant surprise party at the hands of & number of his friends a fow evenings since. The affair was conceived by his chavming daughters the Misses May and Gertie Bradt. Tho usual social amusements wore indulged in, supplemented by an ele- gant lunch prepaved by Mrs. Bradt, who ‘Was also & party to the sceret. The pleasaot event took place at tho Bradt residence, at tho corner of Market and Eighth strects, One of the most prilliant social events of the season occured last Tuesday ovening at the Congregational ehurch. The occasion was the marriage of Mr. J. E. Jones, of the hardware dirm of Brewstor & Jones, to Miss Auna M. Bent. The bride is one of ' the most populurly known and talented of Beatrice's young people. Sho is an artist_of *wide re pute for excellence and is withal & most charming and accomplished young lady, who numbers her fricnds hereabouts by the score. Tho church was crowded to its ut- Tost capacity with the friends of the nappy couple to witness the interesting and ever pular ceremony. Promptly at 8:30 Rev, “ather Meas, and the pastor, E. S. Smitn, D, D, entered the church from 'the class room and took thoir position at the altar, Rev. J. N. Mills, who by the way combines the qual- ities of an accomplisned musiciau with his mwinisterial duties, presided at the organ, and rendered the wedding mareh from Lohen: gren. A moment luter tho bridal party ap- peared at tho main_entrance of the church and slowly approached the altar by the con- ter aisle. ~ The Messrs. Ankio Starr, Lent M. Upson, W. A. Gaylord and . H. Brewster actod us ushers. The bridal party took their pluces n front of the altar, the ushers oc p2ing positious ou th righit sad left of tho ride aud groom. Suspended over the party from the chandelior was a wreath of smilax, | which the cor and surrounding them on three sides were & profusion of handsorme and fragrant flowers. Tho coremony was brief and in _accordance with the ritual common %o the Congrecational church, Rev. Father Mease rendered and effective and appropriate prayer, following mony proper was performed by Rev. E. 8. Smith. ~ After th tho church a reception was given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, at the residence of Mr. John Henderson which was largely attended Upon the conelusion of the reception, Mr. and, Mrs. Jones ropaired 1o their own nowly fur- nished and charming home, S04 Grant street, where they will at once begin housekeeping. Relatives of the bride, prosent at wedding, were hor father, Mr. 'Joseph A. Bent, of Wheaton, 11l and a sister of the bride and her husband, Mr. and Mrs, Lane, of Omaha Wahoo, A young people’s social was given at the home of C. B. Beebe on Tuesday evening. State Land Commissioner A. R. Humphrey visited with feiends in this city last Sunday Chaplain of the bouse, Rev. Diffenbacher will preach at the Congregational church in this city Sunday Mr. and Mrs. J. N, Davis entertained about forty of their friends at_their home on Tues- day evening with high five and other social games, A delicious lunch was served at midnight The home of Attorney N, H. Bell has twice been the scene of gaiety this week. On Mouday eveving they entcrtained a number of their married friends at high five and on Thursday evening a party of young people ut games, A number of our young people went to Malmio Tuesday to be present at the wedding of John A. Frostrom and Miss Emma Olson Miss Olson is the daughter of representative P. B. Olson, and Mr. Frostrom is the genial tor man of Malmo. t woek Tvor Jensen, of Valparaiso, was 1 of hoe stealing before 'Squire Me of this city, and sentenced to pay a of 50 and costs. . The hogs stolen be- longed to Justice Bays, of Valparaiso, and only a short time before the theft he had ¢ for drunkenness, and Jensen ht to get even by stealing the squire's hogs, The case was appealed to the district court District court convonod Monday with Hon. William Marshall of Fremont on the bench. Tho case of I, J, Snyder & Co., vs the Fre- mont Butter and Kz company’ has been on trial ever since. Tho case invalves a consid- erable amount as thero are a larze numb of other pinst the same defendant. Plaintifs it defendant is indebted for butter and eggs sold to its agent J. Darrah of this place and the defendant says that Dar- rah was not its agent and this is the point at issue. Crete. W. H. Morris visited the ok il gave a delighttu leard st Judge and M state capitol this w Tho Misses Gr party on Tuesday Mrs, Combs rtained her friends with progressive eucher on Friday last. Yather Bow made a flying trip to St during the weel, returning Thursd Mrs. W. A. Bridges lefvCrote on Thursday for a visit to hor paronts at Blair, this state, Mr, and Mrs. 8. J. Whiffon, from Edgar are visiting the family of J. R. Johuston, esq. La grippe is making its appearance again in this city, doctors reporting uumerous cases, Mrs, James Cleary gave a delightful recen- tion o the Chautauqua social circle on Wednesday. The new athletic club of the Young Men's Christian_association starts out witha mem- bership of twenty. Miss Gracie Dillon entertained a large number of young peopleon Tuesday, that being her twelfth birthday. Miss Maude Stevens gave a delightful party to her numerous friends amougst the young misses on Monday last. The ladies of the Congregational church wave one of their delightful socials at the church pariors on Tuesday night. Frank Hansen of the United States mail sorvice, one of our society young men, passed his lay off in this city this week. Mrs. Minnie Bader accompanied by Dr. Conrad returned home from St. Louis Satur- day, much improved in health. G. D, Hevins attended the meeting of the state’ board of agriculture at Lincoln on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. C. F. Stoutenborough of the Missouri Pa- vacific’ railroad visited Omal attend the funeral of Colonel Mr. and Mrs. Streeter, the ge hostess of the Streeter house, gave a lunch party to their many friends on Thursda Bishop Becker of the United Brothren chureh gave a lecture at Band’s opera hou on Tuesday for the benefit of the mission fund. Nim Norris, son of our mayor, Lee Norr esq., started on his first trip over the road in the intercst of the Quincy iron and stove works. Our genial city attorney, M. H. Fleming, and Mrs. Floming, were the recipients of a surprise party of their multitude of friends on Monday last. C. €. White returned from Grand Island on Wednesday, where ho attended as a_delegate the annual meeting of the Nebraska Snnday school association. A grand recoption was given by the lady students of Dosne college on Friday of last week. Tho spacious parlors of Iadies’ hall were crowdad with the elite of this cty. Rev. C. T. Brady returned from a week’s visit at Kansas Ciiy on_Wednesday. While in Leavenworth on Sunday :Mr. Brady preached in the Episcopal chureh in that city. MisstLina Dillon, oneof our most. popular so- clety lidies, leaves Crete for Chicago Fob- ruary 1. Miss Dillon will take an_extended course of study at the Chicago Musical conservatory. Louis Seward, Judge Bates announces that Seward’s turn at the wheel of justice will be from March 2 to April 18, Mr. and Mrs. Charles, Bruce old residents of Seward, conteraplate moving to Omaha, where Mr. Bruce will go info business, Miss Jessie Tishne, who carried off the musical honors of Brownell hall last year, is assisting in the clerk's offic copying deeds and mortgages Some of Seward’s young people are getting a reputation they don’t want through thetoo enterprising columns of Vanity Fair. Of course they do o great many things, Seward, like York, awhile agohad an anti- card society, but it has fallon so deeply into Sinnocuous desuctude” that it is not known whether any of the members areliving ornot. The bon ton Germans of Seward gave a masquerade ball at Geutoma hall on the ovening of the 1Gth. There were forty in disguise. Sitting Bull and a huntress from the Bad Lands were the attractions of the evening. The Misses Burk entertained about, forty- five young people with carus the evening of the 20th, and served au elegant lunch at the close of ‘the festivities, The following night they entertained their married friends in the same agreeable manuer, Mrs, S. C. Langworthy, memter of the world's fair commission, contemplates a Furopean tour in the spring to familiarize herself with foreign manners and customs, and gather general information that will be beneficial in her coming work. An error ocourred In the Seward reports last Sunday, reading as_if Mrs. Mechan wi county superintendent instead of her bette half, ‘which furmshed considerable amuse- ment o those who are acquainted with the parties and know what a rustler Mr. Mee- han is. Mr. Elijab Dunbaugh, an early ssitler of swird, was sixty-seven years old January 20, and returning home from his store to tea, found bis home flled with old-time friends and nelghbors, who prosented him with their good wishes and a gold-headed cano, and further showed their rogard for him and their own appetites by staying to supper. For they're young and flighty winds; 01d heads upan youns shoulders we can't ex- cet 10 find 1 Br. Koch would ot his bacilll trap again aud cateh a microbe of common sense to in- oculate silly humanity with he would confer agreater benefit on the race than he will with his lymph. The young men of Seward who have been entertained at private houses wished to re- turn the compliment and so united their of- rts and issued invitations which read: “Bachelors, at Walker's opera house, Satur- day, January 24, Cards and dancing, 8 0 12, Reception committee, W. 8. Williams, 413 Arthur Chambers, 44; C. U. France, 41; Will D. Bowers, 34; Major Davis, 81, ‘boys’ ready to be taken. Fioor managers, H. P. Braodes, In thelr sremony at | B30 30: W T Jones, 3; T. 0. Bivin, 80; T. H Wake, 30; P. A. Van Pelt, 8 ‘younger' but iniz. Thore are but few of us left. hoose not a lover from ontward show, The feather floats, the pabble Lies low. | At thirty man suspects himself a fool, | Knows it at forty and reforms his plan.’ ' Some time perhaps these enterprising youths may be sorry they put their ages on record | York. Mr. Joseph Afflerbach is visiting with rela- tives in Town. A. ¥, Bloomer visited friends in Chicago several days this week, Mrs. Frank Mead spent several days with friends in Lincoluthis week " The high-five club met at the residence 03 Miss Clara Smith Friday eveng. Mrs. J. F. McConaughy is enjoving a visit trom her father, G, W: Wooas, who formerly was a resident of this city. Mrs, May Hendricks and daughter, Blanche, were in_Omaha Tuesday to attend the wed- ding of Mrs, Hendricks' sister. A number of Henry Kingsley friends gathered at his residence evening to enjoy a social time The ladies' aid society of the Congrega: tional church met a®tho residence of Mrs. G, . Chessman Thursday afternoon Mrs. J. M. Bell gave a delightful evening party in honor of her guest, Miss May Teke, of Soward, last Thursday evening. Tuesday was the tenth annis and Mrs.” Al Pruitt, and a party tendered them a surprise in the evening. D. Countermine left Tuesiay noon V. Y., whero she will spead several weeks visiting fier mother and sister. A score of the young friends of Miss Min nie Blood gave hor a surprise party in honor of her fourtoenth birthday Thursday even- w young esday Rev. G. A. Smith, who was for severa years pastor of the Methodist church, has been visiting friends in the aty the past week. Thirty-five friends of Mr. and Mrs. Z. W. utton ealled upon them at their residence four miles east of the city Tuesday evening. A delizhtful social evening, enlivened with sqngs and recitations, was enjoyed by those present, The Pleasant dancing party hall. Twenty ¢ club gave another Tuesday evening at Wirt's uple were present and th evening was a delightful one 1o the partici- bunts. The music was furished by Clark's talian orchestra of Fairbury. Mrs. € C. Cott gave a tea pa afternoon in honor of Mr. and Mrs, Wells, Those present_wi Dr. and Mrs, McCon aughy, Mrs. Thurston, Mr. and Mrs. San- ford, Mr. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Wells, Mrs. Minard and Mr. and Mrs, Morris Tuesday evening York lodge No. 65, I O, O. F., installed the following new officers: A J. Wilkins, N. G.: O. L. Linch, V. G.: R. W. McGinnis, secretary, and J. D. Whit treasurer, After the coremonies the lodge adjourned Furman's and partook of a palatable oyster supper. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cobb gave another tea party at their_residence on Lincoln avenue Tuesday evening. After refreshments the evening proved to be a delighiful one. Sev eral choice numbers of music, vocal and in strumental, were executed, and Longfellow’s “Goblet of Life' was recited by Mrs, Mower 1 a manner which entaptured her listener: Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. A, E. Leeper, Rev, and Mrs, Baker, Dr. and Mrs Ferristall and Mrs. Mow Aurora, Mrs. M. B. Jones was visiting friends in and Island this week. Will Walters of Port resident of Aurora is v city, Miss Bessio Wing of York has boon spend- ing a few days in the city, the guest of Miss Jean Lamont. Mrs. Emma Dood and ing a few days in the brother Sam Spanogle. Hon. Ed Bates. the new judgeof this di triet, hieid a two dags’ termof court here this week. His honor produced a favorable im- pression on members of the bar, “Thirty couples participated ina dance giv- en Friday evening by the Pleasant Hours club, The music was furnished by Prof. Clark'’s orchostra of Stromsburg. “The “Old Maid club” metat Mrs. Hudson’s on Wednesday evening to colebrate the olg h- teenth auniversary of Miss May Maxwell's natal day. Au cnjoyable ti me was experi- enced. A genoral inspoction of Zack Chandler, post No. 44, Grand Army of the Republic, was neld on Wednesday evening. The in- specting ofticer, Comrade Portor of Central City, expressed himself as highly pleased with the condition of the post. Prof. H. R. Corbett, for several years prin- cipal of the Aurora schools, but_now in the samo capicity at York, was visiting his sis- ter Miss May Corbett and shaking hands with his numerous Aurora friends this week. Mrs. Superintendent English and Mrs. Dr. Joues entertaitied a_number of lady fricads at tho residence of. Mrs. English on Wednes- day evening, The doctor improved the op- portunity by inviting a party of benedicts to his residence, where high (five) caruival reigued supreme until alate hour. When Mrs. Jones returned she concluded from apparances that tramps had invaded her domieile during her abseace. Ameetingof the Big Horn oil company was held at the office of the secretary in this city on Wednesday evoning. The following ofticers were clected_for the ensuing year: President, Hon. J. N. Cassell, Aurora: vice president, N.' Carpenter,’ York; secre- tary, H. M. Kelloge, Aurora: treasurer, A C. Ward, York: directors, J. N. Cassell, E. Anderson, A. Reuber, of Aurora; C. N. Car- penter, A.C, Ward, L. F. Southworth, of York, and J. O. Baker of Phillips, Hour Saturday ., & former ds in the hildren are spend- ty, the guests of her Hebron, A mandolin glub is the latest here. Mrs. B. F. Young is very ill at present. J. P. Dawald has bought an interest in S. rook's jewelry stove. H. S. Crane, collector for Deering here, v the farmers, Charles Leach has returned from Moberly, Mo., where he has been at work. The Independent Order of Good Templars peoplo gave o sociul at the rosidence of Mrs. Kirby Tuesday evening. ino man and his company are at o opera house this week, pulling tecth and seiling their all-healing medicines, ho Crusaders are hard at work and securing & few converts every night,although they say ‘**'tis hard toget up auy excite- ment.”” - The band boys made their first appearance on the street Friday and did very well. Prof. Cosad worked fminfully and the boys have improved wonderfully. Charles Soutnwell, a former resident of this city, stopped this week on the way from Missouri to Denver, Col. He left hero some years ago and when next heard of was aboard @ whaler. W. D. Galbraith of the (‘HK couneil with a serious accident last Sunday night. He was at the waterworks well and while talking to the contractors was struck on the head by a bucket on the elevator, He says it was o close call. met Nebraska City. George Donaldson is home from a visit in Omaba. Mrs. Lee Smith has returned from a visit with friends at Lincoln. Mrs. B, F. Good of Wahoo is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. Jessen, John Harberg and wife of Omaha have been visiting friends in this city the past week. Mrs. Rodes of Nemaha City has been visit- ing in the cily and returned home last Wed- nesday. Allen Barndardt, who has been visiting his parents here,returned to his home in Chicago Monday. William Canada, jr., has returned to his home in Chicago after speuding & few weeks in this city. Prof. W. O. H. Perry of Stewartsville, Mo, has been the guest of Kev. Dr. Green this week. Fred Wilhelmy and wife of Omaha were guests of his brother, William Wilkelmy, in this city this week. Company C of the national guards gave a delightful” dance at the Standard theatre Thursday evening. Mayor James Woods of Rapid City, S. D., was in the. city this week, accompanied by his daughter, Miss Fannie, Will McFarland, who has been visiting in the city for the past few weeks, left Tuesday for his home at Fort Smith, Ark, Miss Josie Seymour of Kansas City, who | | “shows' has been visiting her friend, Miss Mattie Hail, left for her home the fore part of the woek Society in Nebraska Uity has never been so fnactive and unseckal as during the present season. N soclal gatherings of any note have taken place for several months, ail with the excep- tonof o fow weddisgs and public dances nothing of a soclal, nature has occurred to break the dull, charyeteristic monotony of Nobraska City and ith docicty, There has not even been more Shan one or two good " ut the opex house—nothing, abso lutely nothing, to APV dull care away. 1f it were not for the chiifches, with their open doors and the half-atarved newspapers, braska City would at_ present be a fit subje for an obituary noticé Plattsmouth. Misses Libbie and Lu Hesser were visiting in Lincoln, Tuesday. Mrs. Davey and Mrs. Mack of Lincoln are visiting with Mrs, J. G. Chase, M. Robert Carlyle of Elnwood visited the family of Mr. O, F\. Johnsn this week. Hon. J. M. Pattorson and D, M. Jones were visitors in Lincoln dunug the week Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Hicks returned the other evening from a visit to St. Joseph. Mrs. James Egan been_visiting with Mirs, R, R. Livingston, jr., at Cedar Creck Misses Bernice Kearney and Myrtle Purdy have been visiting feieids in the capitol. Henry Jackson of the B. & M. mechauical department has been visiting in Kausas City.y Mr. and Mrs. 8. C. Patterson Bend have been visitiog relatives during the week. The Misses Lizzie and tertained of South in the city Anna Krockler en- party of friends at theiw home Monday evening, and amusement and enjoy ment was the ord of the enine, Mr. Clyde Kirkpatrick and family have re moved from the capital to this much favored cityand in future will bo stationed in the supply department in this city. Mes. (. A. Washburn of B visiting with Mrs, E. E, Hilton, tho latter accompinying her guest as far as Owaha upon hier return home the other day. W. H. Pickens has beon attending tho an- nual convention of the Nebraska firemen's ociation at_Grand Island this week as a delegate from the depurtment of this city Messes, Fred ( and Dave Miller, president and secrotary of the (Cass county agricultural society, went to Lincoln this week toattend the meeting of the state agri- cultural socioty. A masquerade ball was given by the Bo- hemian turners society at Fitzgerald hall last week, which was well attended and proved a great success, A number of very fine cos- tumes were on the f aud the music was ail that could be desieed A salamagundi parly was to have been held by the members of the P. E. O, society on Thursday, but it has been postponed untit Tuesday cvening next, and will be given at Mrs, George Dovey's residenee, the Heights Mr. 8. M. Cooper has resigned his position inthe supply department of the B. & M railroad to accept @ Tesponsible place in the fuel department at Lincoln. He contem plates an early removal of his family and effects to the scene of nis future labors. He will be missed. atrice has been lor Geneva, e new Fillmore hause is nearing comple- tion. W. fever, Mr. Charles Hyde, our mail carri Sick this week. Dr. Clark was_in first of this week. Quite a number of are reported in the oit Mrs. E. A, Combs hus been quite sick for the last week, but is_getting better. Captain Arends of Syracure was hero vis- iting his partuer, H. . Mohrman, this week The banlk examiner has been stirring up our banks this week, but finds everything alt 0. K. at Geneva. Young-Man-Not-A fraid -of - His-Uirl-**Indi- dian has got down to work all right since his return from fighting Indians. William Brust was arraigned before Judge Conant again_this week for purloining lum- ber and was fined $ and costs. E. A. Combs of the Democrat _secured th county printing for the ensuing year, his bid béing much lower than any of the otliers. One thing that is worrying the good peo- plo is what will we do for Sunday pavers now, the Klkhora has taken off its Sunday freight teain, There are quite a_number of cases of dos- titution in our city, but the ladics of the aid society are looking' them up and helping all who are worthy. Mr. V. L, Arenscheld has roturned from his winter visit in Hlinois and lowa, satisfied to make Geneva his residence in future, hav- ing rented the Burr property. Thomus Francis has sold his hardware business to his father and removed to Beaver City, where he has a position ina bauk. His many friends here hate to have him and his family leave. The reception at the residence of Judge Sheckley Monday evening was attended by about one hnndred and fifty friends from Geneva and Fairmont to celcbrate the thirty- sixth anniversary of their marriage, and was success in every way. A lavge number of a valnable presents were given Mr. and Mrs. Sheckley. The reception given Company G, First regiment, Nebraska National guards, Tues- day eveping, was a perfect success. The tables were laid for 120 and wero filled no lessthan three times, 450 persons at_least artaking of the gonerous hospitality of ger erous citizens. Itev. Barker acted as master of coremonies and speeches were made by Judge Ong, Rev. Zerker, Major Williams, Captain Clark, Captain Crawford and Sur- geon Dempster. ‘The First regiment band enlivened the occasion with choico music. The reception is one of the occasions Company G will always remember pleasure, A. Old's two children have scarlet oris quite Lincoln and Omaha the es of scarlet fover Stromsburg. Mrs. S. H. McGovern is on the sick list. Frank W, Johnson has gone to Lincoln to 100k ou. Mrs. J. M. Mikell, who lives near town, very sick. J.W. James, cashierof the Paric bank, is at Lincoln this week. J. P. Smith, J. P., and daughter, went to Lincoln Wednesday. Dr. A. Coleman, who has for several weeks been in Colorade, returned Wednesday. The second winter term at the college opencd Wednesday with a zood attendan Notwithstanding the hard times train brings a number of traveling salesmen. Miss May Lofgren of Humboldt arrived here Wednesday 1o visit with her uncle, John Wilson, A, B. Hedbloom wet, to Greenwood, Neb., on business Wednesday. He expects to re- turn Saturday. George Woods, & prominent grocer of this city, has sold his business aud will soon move to Salt Lake City, Mrs. J. M. McConnell was summoned by telegraph to come to' her sister, who is very sick in Illinois. A, V. Carlson retumed from his trip to Gothenburg, where ho went to look after his banking interests, Miss Jessio Richmotid of Ci with ber sister, MrsA: P [ Lindburg's baby 1s quite sick W, E. Mickal and J. G. Green drove to Shelby Wodnesday eviing to attend a meet- ing of the Masonic ordr. Miss Lillian V. Witter left Wednosday for Omaha, where she will visit for a fow day: and then visit relatives at Storm Laks, Ia. John Klessey, living near town, gave a dancing party last Friday evening. 'A num- ber from town attended sud reportu good time. In addition to two large new signs the News office displays on the outer wall & large framo containing samples of the job work doue. Rev. G. M. Moroy, pastor of the American Methodist Episcopal church, contemplates holding a series of protracted meetings in the near future, . J. L. Johnson, cashier of the Farmers’ and Merchants’ bank, is very pround of & ten- pound oy that arrived at his home & fow days ago. Rev. Olin Swanson, presiding older of the Swedish M. E. church, contemplates moving to Lincoln in the near future In order to bo morp centrally located. Allie Morrill, assistant chashier of the Dr. is every rls 1s visiting ndburg. Mrs. 1891-SIXTEEN PAGES. Farmers' and Merchants' bank, went to the capital city Wednesday to visit his fathe family and watch the flight. Two marriages in this vicinity this with prospects ofa third A potition was circulated Wednesday by the mayor asking for signers to the state legislature that women be allowed to vote and hold oM It was genorally signed Dr. W, H. Post, who with hus family went to San Antonio, Tex., to spend the winter, weas summoned, o few days ago, to Alhambra, Cal, to the bedside of his mother, who is dangerously sick Edward Cushman, alegal Light of Bas: Neb, arrived here Thursday to arrange to locato perminently, His fatber, Dr. H Cushman, has been bhere almost a year and has built up a large practic J. B. Buekley, cashior of the Stromsburg bank, and Dr. W. V. Sharp went to Grand Island Tuesday us delegates to the firemen's state convention that convenes in that city this weok. A was given by Mr. and Mrs. . Be 1 Tuesday evening to their ughter Maggie, and Miss Amanda Nondberg, who go easton a visit, the former to Gulva, L1L, and the latter to Altoona, Til West Point. Everybody scems busily engaged making costumes for the coming masquerade ball, which is the topic of general conversation Mr. D, E. Giffert and lady returned Mon day from a three weeks' pleasuro trip to their old home in Ann Arbor, Mich, also, Chicago and other poiuts. Mrs. John Pfaiffer sold out her baker, confectionery business to William Walters of Omaha lagt Wednesday and will remove to ter old home in Fremont some time next weok A German weolk tt, and theatrical troupe from Omaha vlayed at Krause's hall in West Point last Puesday evening to . crowded house. Our commuuity is largely German and a German troupe invariably brings out a crowded house. The West Point singing club is making great strides in vocal music under the able tutorship of Prof. Finley Lyon, who is an cxceptionatly able musical director. Miss Emma NcLaughlin, as organist, is an indis- pensabie part of the eficient ovganization, Weanesday evening Prof. 1. M. (. Ezer- man's grand musical entortainment place in Krause's hall It promises to be o notable musical ovent. No labor or expense has been spared to make it a grand success. dy and_ Harrison of Fremont will participate, as well as the juvenile baud and Allogro club of this city. Our peonle are proud of the vast amount of wusical tal- ent possessed hore and always patroui these entertainments very liberally. One of the most briliant social the season in W est 10int was the party by Mr. and Mrs, J. F. Losch, last Tuesday venng, at their elogant and Spacious ma sion on Lincoln avenue, The interior w handsomely bedecked with house plants and cut flowers, whils designs of smilax_hung hero and there with beautiful effect. Three large rooms were opened as if but one, and 1roa the srehied entrance mto each was sus= pended designs of hearts of smilax and roses, symbolical of the principal game of the even g, viz, the game of “Hearts.” The mantel- piece in the front room was superbly decor ated with avast array of flowers, which, under the glare of the electric light, glittered and lent a highly pleasing effect to the sur- roundings. The genial hostess, Mrs. J. F. Losch, was assisted in roeceiving by Miss Emmid MeLaughlin, Mesdames K. Bavothy and R. F. Kloke. About fiftcen couples sat down toa zame_of hearts, and cach one was supplicd with ‘s beautiful souveniv in the shape of a heart, on which to keep tab. The game resulted 'in Mrs. K. Barothy and George Korb_receiving the prize, consisting of an elegant hand mirror and a fancy deck of cards with a pair of ivory counters, The booby prizes were awarded to Mrs. W. A. Black and A, J. Langer of the Republican, and consisted of a pair of “jumping” dolls. Much enjoyment was had over the booby prizes, after which tho party sat down to partake of refreshments comprising many delicate viands. About miduight the party ersed, feeling they had enjoyed the evening in a highly gratifying manner. The affar was well managed throughout, and Mr. and Mrs, Losch have the consolation of hav ing providedan oxcellent entertainment for their numerous guests, Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs, K. Barothy, Mr. and Mrs, M, McLaughlin_and daughter Emma, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Baker, Mr. and Mrs, R. C. Peters, Mr. and Mrs. H. S, Summers, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Giffert, Mr. and Mrs. Emiel Hellor, Mr. snd Mrs. R. 1. Kloke, Mr. and Mis, 1., E. Chubbuck, Mr. and Mrs, George Korb, Mr. and_Irs. W. E. Krause, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Moodie, Mr.and Mrs. W. A. Black, Miss Black, Mrs. Otto, Messrs. R. R. Murrdy, L. Rosenthal and A, J. Langer. events of y iven Kearney. The county Sunday school convention was in session here this weels. Misses Nellie Edwards and Mae N tertained their friends on Monday evening. Mrs. Hiram Hull, one of the pioneer ladies of central Nebraska, died here on Monday A numverof firemenjfrom here attended the state meeting this week at Grand Island Dr. O. S. Marden has been sclocted as one of the judges of the state oratorical associa- tion. The Midw their populs the city hall. . W. Brewster, court reportor for the Tenth judicial district, hus removed from Hastings to this place. F. H. Gilchrist, who has been confined to his room for soveral weeks with typhoid fever, is slowly recovering. The Fair, operated by Clark occupy both of the large storo Kearney opera house building. George M. Fuller and two Prairie Center, went to Chesterfield, Mich., where they will spend the winter, L. W. Ripley, a famous_interior decorator from Washington, D. C., is here and will put on the finishing touches to Juan Boyle's sub- urban residence. A great manyof the prominent alliance people in the cotin lually changing their political v the legislature has been at work. The ity council has_ reccived bids for a sewer connection with Lake Kearney. It 1s proposed to flush the system with water ob- tained in this way. The board of county supervisors adjourned on Wednesday after a long session, resulting in more real work than any previous board has done in the same time. The superstructure of tho Iearney cotton mill has been sublet to W. T, Scott of this city, Preliminaries for steady work are being made by that gentlems The ico on lake Kearney is in splendid condition for skating, and hundreds of Kearney people may be' seen gliding over its glassy surface thesa moonlight nights. The toboggzan ut the lake bas been brought into use on cold evenings y military band gave another of balls on Thursday evening at rooms in the daughters of Grand Island. H. T. Oxnard has gone to Ne: business trip. Georgo H. Mohrenstocher and Al Leder- man were Lincoln visitors last Sunday. L R Alls entertained the marned high five club Monday evening. 3. P. Bildebrandt, editor of the St. Paul Press, was in the city the first of the week. Mrs. Chauncy Jones of Aurora has been o visitor here, the guest of Mrs. G. G. Will- fams. A number of Omaha Tndians are camplng on Wood river, a few miles south of the “They are peaccably disposed and are eny in selling various wares of their own mami- facture. The Grand Island gun club has reorganized with tho following officers: W. H. Harrison, president; S, B. Fleok, vice president; B, T Sheetz, se . Stauffer, weasurer; S. B. Roynard and C Porry, executive board. Au operatic production _entitled “Penlope, or the Milk Man’s Bride,” will be presented by homo talent in & few weeks. The pro- ceads are to be used partly for charitable urposes. Those taking part are among our best socicty people and the affair will no doubt bo a great suceess. Central Qity. 0. Oliver of Hastings was here Saturday. Miss Hattie Holden is visiting at Kock- ford, 11f P, C. Moore s visiting Aransas Tex., with a view to locating. J. C. Dressler of Denver, a former Central City boy, has been here during tho past weok F. H. Wiglo loft for the west last woek. He will probably locate at eithor Walla Walla York on a Harbor, Wash,, or Nampa, [daho, and go into the banking business. Frank Brown, a former Merrick county boy, now of Colfax, Wash.,is visiting his parents here. W. M. Traver and wife left yostorday for Nampn, Taho, where Mr. Traver goos Into tho hardware business, Mrs. William Carnes returned Saturday from a visit (o her pareuts at Prescott, Avizon Mrs. M. L. Wreight, wifo of the landlord of the Central City hotel, died Priday. She was won the fiest settlors J. 8. Furdyeo and family arrived from Salt Lako City Sunday. After spending & fow weeks here thoy will proceed to California. Nows was rocel here Sunday of the death of Rev. W. H. Edger in Platto county. Mr, Edger had been pastor of the Freewill Baptist church of this city for years, and his family stll residos here. “I'he alliance has leased the editorial do partment of the Courier. Mrs, B. I, Pratt of Clarks will bo the potitical editress. The Fiteh boys will continue to conduct the busi ness and attend to the local work. Hasting: _Willie Yoger is sojourning in San Fran cisco, Bort Scott of Holdrege was a visitor Wod nesday 1. K. Morritt and BA Yettor were Omaha visitors this weok County Attornoy Hoeppner roturneo Fri- day from a trip to Hamburg, la, Bishop Bonicum, of 1 n, was a visitor at the Academy of Visitation Sunday. Miss Josephine Stevens of MoCook is visit ing her mother and friends. The biggest revival of the season is being held at the Baptist church in this city C. B, Hutton been elected assistant cashier of the First National of this ity Rico's Evangelinoand Ole Olson enjoyed Dig business at the Kerr opera houso this wee Mrs. John coterio of high five, Miss Katherine Graydon has resamed her work in the Greek dopartment of the Hast ings colloge. C. C. Howard, of Denver, has assumed charge of the Atlas lumber company's inter ests in Hastings, Miss Anna O'Keefe, of Omaha, enjoyed o pleasant visit, this week with her friend, Miss Mamie Rooney. Prof. Rees and his famous orchostra aro booked for a grand concert at tho Presby terian church January 30, The P, B. O. society postponed their soctal on this week owine (o the arrival of a ourd boy at Will Dutton’s. e Hastings colloge locture bureau has anged for tho early appearance of Dr. I ionsalus and Prof. Hensen of Chicago A reception was tendered the new students at the Hastings collogo Saturday evening by the members of the Y. W. C. A. and the Y M.C. A The ladies’ concert band of this city played to acrowded house at Harvard Friday even ing. The r is arranging to vlay in Fairbury inden at an early date. W. D. Johnson, ono of the pioneers of Has. tings, paid bis reSpects to Omaha this w b first time in twenty years. — He y astounded at tho wonderful tra mation, and says Omaha is o right town, rds announcing the approaching nuptials prominent young attorney to one of our estimable ladies, have been issued. Thg cer- wony will be performed at the and a bevy of beautiful bridesmaids v assist in tying the knot. The affair promiscs to bo quite swell. A. A. McPeak, present treasurer of Fur- nas county, with his wife, is in the city, visit- ing Mr. McPeak’s brother, Mr. 5. C. McPeak who was sheriff of Clay county at the time of the famous Olive trial in this city in 1579, and was responsible for the arrest of three of their members, The election of Mr. C. G. Liane as cashior of the Exchange Natio bank, was a de- served compliment toa worthy young man Mr. Lano was formerly associatéd witn the First National bank at Red Oak, Ta., and his host of friends in that locality will feel grati- fied to learn of his promotion. Lincoln, Sawyer will cover third for the Gate Citys. Brady wilt cover center field for the Sham- rocks. Minmicus will do the back-stopping on the Gate Mike Schinker will be found with the Gate Citys this season. Moriarity will cover an infield position this season for the Shamrocks Henn will play right field ana piteher for the Shamrock team. Mr. Harry Chaffee has been chosen chief clerk in Goveror Boyd's office. Frick, the hard left-handed hitter of amrocks, is out of sight in left field. Mrs. Dora Tatten sud daughters of are the guests of Mr, and Mrs. A, 1846 Q street. Mr. and Mrs, W. Q. Bell gave a most en- joyable tea party to a number of friends on Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs, Will Pomfret entertained a high five party last evening at their resi- 33 South Seventeenth street, Daniels of the ty team thinks ho will be anle to put up a second base play this season that will be the equal of anyone. On last Friday evening Miss Etta Root s pleasantly sucprised by a party of her nds at her home, 417 South Eleventh street. One of the most enjoyable high-five parties of the season was given by Miss Paulino Goldsmith at her home on Eighteenth strcet Monday evening. The Blair management in Iato the boys to good batting have decided to place two “hit me'’ siens on their grounds. One will call for $10 and the other a suit of clothes to the person lucky enough to hit them, ‘The Misses Hammond, wood, Smith, Ri ¢ and Winger ing young society ladics, have organized a cooking club and are | ng the intricacies of that great mplishments—a thor- ough kuowledgeof the culinary ar T'hoe great sos event of the week was th party given at the Lincoln, Thursday even- ing, by the Pleasant Hour' club. It was splendid affair and one of the most notable in the history of the club. There were an un- usually great number of beautiful costumes worn. Mrs. James E. Boyd, Miss M Mrs, E. L. Bierbower and James E. Boyd, jr., all of Omaha, have been the guests of iovernor Boyd the pust week. Tho entiro party recently rewrned from California Miss Boyd will spend the winter b but Mrs. Boyd and her son James and daughter Mrs. Bierbower go south. ame lust season at Blair botween the ams and the home team one of the 1 the grand stand remarked when Bowman stepped up to the plate, “Here's a fish,” when immediately after Bowman picked out one of Welltaum’s beauties and knocked it with such force thatittook a board oft of tho center field fence, When Bowman had made the cireuit of the buses the applause was deafening and a special car had 10 be hired for Bowman and his head on the way home, 1f you don't believe this ask Jack Cody. A. Casto_entertained a happy fricnds Wednesday evening at hange as the St seward nfield, order to stimu aret Boyd, David it Mrs. W, T. Richardson visited her sister, Mrs, C. C. White, at Crote this week W. H. Westover, & prominent attorney of Lincoln, attended 'the district court in this city for several days this week, "The Sons of Veterans of Ulysses will play “The Confederate Spy™ at Thorpe's operi house in this city next ‘Tuesday evening. Colonel Bob Sutherland, assistant superin tondent. of the Noebraska division of the Union Pacifie, with headquarters at Lincoln, greeted old friends in this city Tuesday. “The aunouncement of the death of Mrs Waiter Lloyd, which occurred at Lincoln Tuesday, cast a gloom over this community, where she used to reside and was mueh be loved, Many people of this city att her funcral, which took place at Lincoln Thursday. District court, with Judge A, M. Post pre- siding and F. J. North reporter, has been session all of this week, Thore nine civil cases on the docket and fi wnal, none of which are vory serious. In the casé of Charles Herring, charged with plac- ing an_obstruction on the Burlington track near Bellwood some months ago, a uol orosequi was eutered by County Attorney Tastings, it being deemed that” thore wis not suficlent evidence Lo securo a convietion, Damon lodge No. 2, Knights of Pythias, beld its iustallation of ofiicers Monday night, F. A, Snow of this eity, doput colior, sonducting the ceremony are: (L ( grand chane The oMcers . William Quadil V. C, A M, sorgge Krahl; K. of R and S, TM. of K., D G Sabing M. ops; M. A, Lyman Browie; Wright Miss Salife Mcl of Lincoln, is visiting with Mrs. J. L. Makdover. Mrs. D. M. Butlor, of Da herv, the guest of Mrs, Dr. Shaw. Mrs. J. H. Mickey has gone a visit to hor pareuts at Norden, Brown Counyy, Neb, Hon. dohn P, Heald, president of the "ol County bank, went to Lincoln on Wednoesday, Prosiding Elder Burns, from Omaha. held quarterly moeting for the German Metho- dists here last Sunday. Hoen. J. L. Makoever has been away for the past wook doing business at Wb, Lin- coln and other parts of the state, The C. LS. C. meets evory Friday oven- g at the home of Hon, K. L. Kiug, and the members report that they have very pleasans moetings. Jud Holeomb started for Lincoln Wednos- day. 10 DO prosent at state agricultural so- ciety meeting, and 1o got & peep at our logis- lature in sossion, James Campholl, one of our Polk county boys, now troasarer of Koya Paba county, has been hore the past woek shaking hands with old-time frionds, ‘Tho Women's Caristian tomperance unfon had a special meoting at the rosidence of Mrs, Dr. Whatey on Friday aftornoon, with a good attendance of the members, A City, Neb, is Tho Preshyteriun church pooplo ave now in the third waok of the rotractod mooet, ing, and projiose to “fight it out on that ling if it takos all summer.” Deputy Sherit Beltzor, who is socond as. sistant sergear t-at-arms of the house at Lin coln, comos homo overy Saturday he hins 1o pass, but then it is choaper to o homo than to stay in Lineoln over Mrs. Catherine Eichtorn of Woodford county, had an agent hero the weelk buying up lands, She bought a quas seetion of J. L Auderson at 4,500 and acres of William Fosbender for 4,400, and wants to invest 815,00 more in the samo kinds of land nois, Sunday, Jan_, 26th, The Giant Pioncers of Migh Class Vaie deville, RICH & HARRIS BOSTON HOWARD ATHENREUM SPEGIALTY COMPANY, INROY and FOX Eccontrle Trish Come: Ulans, MISS KATE DAV Monologuo Ariist. BROTI Grotesy RS POLL o Enilish 0. ians [ STONT Artints KITS AND WENSTER, lcal Specinlists DUTCH DALY, Character Specinlfst Misa MATHON LAYV AN Celebrated Vo | owann alist. | Mundoiin TIE SALAM 1O, Conquerors of QUINTETTE, rioimers sleetrivity BOX Shocts ATe noW 0pen 4t regular prices. O T AURSDAY, 29. MRt JISEP MR Supported by the MI-S BELLE ) ELVILLE, npany In the following And a carefully selected ¢ repertoire THURSDAY AND FR!DAY NIGHTS, He will appear tn the great companion Drivy SRerry Gow,” by the same author. entitled SHAUN RHUE. Introductng Mr. Murphy's wondertully Baccossiul song, HANDRUL OF The Legitin " to “A BARTH. SATURDAY NIGHT, In the greatest of all leish Dramas, THE KERRY GOW. Played by him wi Thirween cons rnliold K Juilve Sousons, s for SUNDAY NIGHT, Innls New Play THE DONAGH, peanantey, utiful atroductng Vanoraniie Views OF KILLARNRY, Wednoesday at regular prices PECIAL THE GRAND i {{idlxe This Byening, danary 20, Dircet from Bijou The McKEE RA [n a laughing illustration of the rural world, called THE CANUCK. 100 NIGHTS IN NEW YORK. THE ORI Be, B, INAL CAST, ) - “ROEDER K BELL, 5 PROPRIETORS. oL (veeat Dievele Race At the Coliseum, January 26th to 31st. Inclusi Any Rider Who Does Not Cover 300 Miles Within Eiohteen Hours Will not get one cent of the Gate Receipts or Purse,