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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 6, 1922)
5-Year-Old Girl, Orphan, Cause of Family Quarrel F oster Grandparents F'ight Habeas Corpus Action of Son ot Obtain Adopted Child. A 5-year-old orphan is the Innocent muse of a quarrel which has divided an entire Omaha family and which yesterday was taken to District Judge I.eal ,'e for a settlement. The orphan is Mary Shucks whose name was changed legally to Ruth Reilly and who was adopted October 4, 1S20 in Madrid, Mo,, after her father died three months before her sinter, Mary Ellen. 3, was born and her mother died nine days after the birth. Adoption of both children was ob tained by Mr. and Mrs. Martin Reil ly. Jr., from Mrs. Onssle Fernell, their maternal grandmother, on condition that they be reared ns sisters and not separated. Following the adoption, the Reil leys moved to Omaha and lived in June. 1U20 with Mr. and Mrs. Reilly, sr., 83d South Twenty fourth street. Testimony showed the young Mrs. Reilly left on a visit to Madrid, Ruth. Mrs. Reilly, jr., testified, was left with her foBter grandparents. When Mrs. Reilly returned, she stated, that her parents-tn-law refused to give up the older child. So last week she and her husband brought habeas corpus action in district court to obtain thp oldest girl. Yesterday in court while the girl romped, about, hugging h<*r foster grandparents. Younfl Reilly was ig nored by other members of the fam ily, including his two brothers, Frank and lirygn, and three sisters. Denonnees Her Son. The mother, nervous, sat beside her husband and in a tone of voice easily heard by her son across the table denounced hint because he haled them into court. The feature of the morning’s lour ing was the testimony of Mrs. Nell Dennett, a sister and one of the defendants in the action. Mrs. Dennett claims the child. She testified that her brother told her. both orally and in letters, that if she did not take Ruth lie would have to send her back to Madrid. She also testified thatcher sister-in-law told her she could have the child. Mrs. Reilly, jr.. testified that she adopted the children after they lived in a humble shack and both were suf fering from Influenza. Their maternal grandmother, she says, was too busy to rear the children because she had , to pick cotton, she testified. "I allowed them to have the child Just to have peace In the family," said Mrs. Reilly. "They would not permit Ruth to play with Mary Ellen I would not give Ruth away for all the money in the world.” The elder Mrs. Reilly testified she heard her daughter-in-law say "Now. Ruth, you must obey Nell, for she is your mother. You must love lfer. She is working hard to provide for you and you must do as she says.” Mrs. Dennett is a widow. When asked hy attorney lor Reilly, Jr., why she didn’t take out legal adoption papers for the child, the fos ter grandmother said, "beenuse I She’s Cause of Family Strife .Mary Shucks. —Photo by Bihler. trusted tny son. He told trie that Nell is the only one he would allow to. have the child." Reilly, jr., works for the L'nion Pacific, while his father works at Creighton university. Milk and Cream Rates Increase Suspended Washington, Die. 5.—(Special T le gratn.)—Rates ordered l>y the Inter state Commerce commission to be charged by the American Railway Kx press contpanv on milk and crcnm front On at Northern stations in Iowa and South Dakota to Omaha a: ordered continued pending conclusion of it hearing now in progress. In creased rates hud been installed b> the company. Cofnpluints made by the Hydraulic Press Brick company and Sunderland Bros, of Omaha against rates charge d on bricks in carload lots front In diana points to Lincoln and from Buffville, Kail., to Norfolk. Neb., were dismissed by the Interstate Commerce commission today. The*rates charged were declared not unreasonable. 2 Airplanes Crash. El Paso. T x.. Doc. f».—Throe air* i pianos which loft Hrooks held, San | Antonio, yestreday morning, arrived . at Fort Eliss at 10:15 this morning. ' One crashed at Fort Clarke yesterday 1 and /mother is reported to have fallen u day. Progressives Plan Extension Bureau # —— — Purpose ^ ill Be to Inform Public of Aims of Third Party. Representatives uf the progressive 1 party, attending a statewide confer once held in the Lyric building yester day. decided to establish an extension bureau in the interests of the new 1 party in Nebraska. This bureau will be under the supervision of the executive commit tee of the progressive state central committee and will be in line with the , national extension movement of the progressives. The purposes of the bureau will be | to inform the people through publics I tions and lecturers of the purposes j and aims of the party. A fund of $5 | from each of 100 members will be | collected to ut irt this work. Rev. J. L. lteebe presided at the conference and W. U. Green was sec rotary. Thomas Orton, chairman of the pro missive central committee in Lincoln county, reported that an effort will lie made to get the railroad brother hoods in line with the progressive party during the next two years. I-—'KINDLING—| PROMPT DELIVERY ft DRY HEMLOCK SLABS ft Phone ATIontic 2700 i SUNDERLAND BIOS CO I 15th and Harney St§. |) ' JANUARY ! Coats, Suits, Dresses CLEARANCE January Price* Now Just Received m Five Brand New ^ Couturier I Saxophones If you want the Best Sax in the world, get a Couturier. They have the perfect scale, finest action and best finish. They are fully guarantee!. Our prices arc* the lowest. 16th and Howard f(]AKFOliD ^ Mdsria Co. 419 S. 16th Omaha The Acknowledged Leader • ■ \ ZEIGLER COAL per Ton All Sizes Rescreened—Holds Heat—Lasts 20 Per Cent Longer—One Trial Will Convince | NO OTHER FURNACE COAL OF EQUAL QUALITY | Sold Strictly on Merit as a Superior, Heat Producing Fuel. Nearly 7,500 Satisfied Continuous . Customers in Omaha Alone. ZEIGLER Coal Is Handled Exclusively in Omaha by the People’s Coal Company. With Every Delivery the Driver Leaves a Guarantee Certificate of Genuine ZEIGLER Coal. STAR LUMP Southern Illinois Coal. $10.50 Per Ton. Price and quality considered, there is no coal on the Omaha market to compare with Star Lump—Clean, long lasting, easy to ignite. PHONE AT 3424. PEOPLES COAL COMPANY Quality Dealers. Peters Trust (Bee) Bldg., 17th and Farnam. Farnam Street Entrances FREE EXAMINATION Are fou having difficulty with your furnace or with the coni you burn? if >«, telephone us and our combustion engineer will examine your furnace and recommend suitable coal for your particular needs. Xo charge, regardless Of where you buy coul ess-Nash Com i7Ae Cfivistmas Store for &very£odtf Wednesday Housefurnishing Day Features Practical Christmas Offerings Plum Pudding and Fruit Cake Made by^our tea room chef, now on sale in cafeteria and tea room. They assure the success of Christmas dinner. The plum pudding is in its original mold so that it may be steamed up and served piping hot. Tea Room—Seventh Floor. Burgess-Nash Cooking School Wednesday, December 6 Lesson on seasoning and short ening and demonstration of Argo pastry flour: Creamed corn, corn tomale, hot biscuits and coffee cake. There is no charge whatever. Auditorium—Fifth Floor Glove Silk Underwear When we say this is “Kayser” make, need we say more? A gift of this kind is not only beautiful, but it is serviceable as well. All garments are reinforced and may be had in all the dainty pastel shades. Glove silk vests, $2.95 and $5.50. Glove silk knickers, $3.95 and $5.50. Burgess-Nash Underwear Shop—Main Floor. Notion Specials Kotex Napkins, dozen, 49c. Salco Napkins, dozen. 39c. Fancy Garters for children, priced the pair, 10c. Fancy Shirred Ribbon Elastic priced up to, yard, $1.00. Sanitary Belts, small size, 10c. Silk Shields for tight armholes priced, the pair, 50c. Betsy Ross Girdles of satin with six garters. Large sizes only. Each, $1.98. J. P. Coats’ Thread, all sizes, a dozen spools, 56c. Mercerized Thread, all colors, priced for Wednesday, spl., 5c. Spool Holders with velvet pin cushion, 50c and 75c. Duplex Safety Pins, six sizes, three cards for 25c. Gold Safety Pins, 18-karat, three fards, 25c. Burgess-Nash—Main Floor. Cedar Chests Whether it be used to hold trousseau linen for the bride-to be. or by the housewife to store her most cherished possessions, it is the desire of every woman to own a cedar chest. These are made of red cedar with brass trimmings. Priced most moder ately— $18.95 to $42.50 Table Runners We cannot tell you how lovely these table runners are. Made ol silk tapestry in softly glowing colors that will harmonize with any scheme of decoration. Size 1-1x50 inches. Priced— $4.50 to $6.00 Burgess-Nash Drapery Sh©|>—• Fourth Floor. Gift China Moderately Priced Beautiful china and glassware appeals to most women. Here you can find a gift to please the most fastidious—hand-decorated n ovei ties for the table or boudoir, art objects in odd shapes, candlesticks powder boxes and nruiy others. These are priced— 25c to $5.00 Cut Glass In any form makes a moat acceptable gift. These new cuts are of unusual bril liancy. A wide variety of articles from which to choose. Priced $1.00 up Console Sets Of tinted glassware, in colors to har monize with the dininir room decorations The set consists of fruit bowl and candle sticks. Priced $9.00 up Rurgeaa-Naah China Shop—Fourth Floor Give Things Electric That the Whole Family Enjoy Universal Toaster This is the reversible style that makes two pieces of toast at the same time. Price $8.00 Thermox Percolator Aluminum body, cb onized handles, G-cup capacity, complete with cord and plug. Priced $6.75 Electric Curling Iron Thermox curling iron, guaranteed for one year, complete with cord and plug. Priced $4.95 Universal Curler These are complete with cord and plug. Priced $6.25 ' With aluminum comb, »6.75._ Those Useful Gifts Egg Whip The Dream cream whip is most satisfactory for eggs or cream. The bowl and whip— Priced 89c O’Cedar Mop No. 4 oil floor mop. 79c. No. 3 oil floor mop, 91-50. No. 10 oil floor mop, 91-50. Double Boiler k The convenient two I quart sizes of Wear-Evev A1 u m i n u m. Specially priced— Each $2.39 ' Pyrex Casserole Pierced brass frames, heavily nickel plated. Pyrex baking dish— Priced $4.95 Pyrex Pie Plate V Pyrex pie plate in an attractive nickel frame makes an accept able gift. Priced $2.39 Fancy Baskets A wide assortment of fruit and shopping; bas kets at jp-eatly reduced prices. Each, 50c Burgees-Nash Housefurnishing Department—Fourth Floor. Cheery Window Hangings For the Holiday Season 500 Pairs of Ruffled Curtains To Sell *1 Qg at, Pair, «P * *PO These curtains will add much to the .holiday appearance of your home. 2U yards in length, made of filet net in at '•-active patterns, with ruffled tie-backs. These are specially priced for Wednesday’s -elling. Two Patterns in 44-in.' Tuscan Panels Real Values £» O O g at, Each, One has plain center with fancy border, the other has an all-over pattern. 2M yards in length. Because of the short line we are selliiyf these at this greatly re duced price. Bur*e««.N*»h Drapery Shop—Fourth Floor. Sale : Electric Sewing Machines $305° So.00 payment, with balance as low as $1.00 a week. This low price means that you are given a reduc tion of almost half. Every machine is brand new, full regulation head size with built-in VVestinghouse motor. Runs on either alternating or direct motor. The operating cost of these machines is too small to figure, something like three hours' continuous running for one cent— SOO stitches a minute for three hours for one cent. Used Machines, $5.00 to $15.00 These special prices prevail on used machines oi standard makes. Almost every make included. Sav'itif! Machine Shcp—Fourth Floor. A Treasure Gift : This Phonograph Bringing happiness for , not only one Christmas day, but for every day of the year, through many holiday seasons to come. The “Cheney” “The Aristocrat of Phonographs” is the best and wisest choice, for ft faithfully repro- j duces the artistry of song. Every cabinet is made in the period style of Old England, each a specimen of master craftsmanship. Uprights and Consoles of every wood and finish 1 are priced moderately and sold under convenient terms j of payment." Allow us to demonstrate a "Cheney.” \ Burgcsi-Naih Phonogrvph Dipt.—Fifth FI*or.