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New Additions and Local News Headlines from Omaha Area
GO Camenish adds a new room to his house as a growing family arrives. A girl baby is born to the Damnation family in Omaha, drawing cautious comments on names. J Watercott & Co expands to 12 employees with two clerks to hire. Frederick Storry of Chillicothe joins as clerk. Robert L Stephens plans to move to St Louis to continue painting. Dr Gaylord, Magnolia resident, visits with partner Dr Pendleton. A social club organizes dances this winter. a dancing school is forming with Lewla Lincoln assisting. Prof 8. 8. Willis to teach 10 lessons for five dollars. River hunting and Illinois river fishing praised. Wood Bros Sportsmen HQ offers facilities. boat or train transport to lake via Charles Camp of City Hotel. The Elberon stove at Joseph Kulp’s hardware store attracts 500 visitors noting its Garfield death house likeness. Arcadia Minnesota reports a damaging cyclone on Oct 8 injuring several, with no fatalities and thousands in losses.