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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 28, 1922)
, Rifle; Bullet in Brain Youth Instantly Killed by Ac cidental Discharge of Weapon Following Hunting Trip. Fremont, Nek. Dee. 27.— 'Special.)— Fvcrett Williams, 13. sort of Mr. and Mrs Charles Williams of Cedar Muffs, Neb., was shot and Instantly Lilted Xu Seda y while he and his chlim. Ira Hurst ..also 13, were playing with a 22-caliber riflg In the kitchen of the Hurst home, three miles west of Cedar Bluffs. The boys had spent the night to gether and had Just returned from a hunting trip. They entered the Hurst , home and were examining the weapon \ when It was accidentally discharged. The bullet struck young Williams in the eye, entering hla brain. Death resulted Immediately. * A sister of Ira Hurst, who was In the next room, found hltn lying on t L-o floor, his companion Lending over hud. The accident occurred about 4:30 p. ni. Young Williams’ body waa taken to Ids home. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Story of Woman Slayer Doubted J Mystery Surround’ug Xiuas Eve Shooting Increased as Police Investigate. Louisville, Ky., Dec. 27.—The aJr of mystery surrounding the shooting of O L. Black, in the apartment of Mrs. Olivo L. Jones, divorcee, had been increased today by facts uncovered l>y police department investigators. Mrs. Jones, who claims she fired in self defense, faces a charge of mur der. Officials declared important points in the woman's account of the tragedy had been contradicted. Mrs. Jones told officers Monday that she shot Black late Sunday after noon, following a quarrel, and watchwl all night over the body, unable to summon courage to call police. The woman apparently was In her tisuul cheerful mood between 11 and 12:10 o’clock Sunday night, according to William Hixson. 19, who accompa nied Clara, the 17-year old daughter of Mrs. Jones, and C. H. Jones, of Cincinnati, her / divorced husband, home from a picture show, although she said she was in a hysterical con dition during the night and fainted several times. Mrs. Jones’ former husband declared in Cincinnati yesterday that prior to (lie shooting plans had been made for tho remarriage of the divorced couple on January 1. He reiterated his state _ ment that he would stand by Mrs. * Jones throughout the case. Birthday Greetings Sent Ex-President by Omahans | bn the occasion of the 6fith birth ] day anniversary of Woodrow Wilson 1 today, the following resolution adopted at a meeting in Omaha De cember 22, will be forwarded to tjie former president by William F. Bax ter. Herbert Daniel, Harley G. Moor head, Judge J. W. Woodrough, Ar thur Mullen, Thomas C. Byrne and H. E. Newbranch, committee: “In behalf of all these Nebraskans whose faith In your ideal* has stood unshaken in »h' -storm* of adversity and folly, we mpst heartily and respectfully tender con gratulation* on this anniversary occasion. Greatly as we deplore the demoralisation j and anguish that have attended departure [ from Wilsonian policies at home and ' abroad, in tho lame measure we rejoice in th« sign* that today they are winning their way into the popular heart and forc ing their way into the mind* of the gov erning authorities. We believe with you that there can be no peace on earth nave the peace of justice, tolerance and broth erhood. and no happiness for mankind, no security for its social order, that is not founded on this enduring basis You have been tho brave and devoted leader in the pioneer's task of blazing the way to world regeneration. It is our earnest prayer that you may live to see the destined day when our own and all other nations shall ! have set themselves to move confidently forward io the ^>ath that you have j marked.” Couple Holds Fifty-Fourth Anniversary of Wedding Nelson, Neb., Dec. 27. — Clara R. Stoner and Miss Jennie French were married at Smithfield, Pa.. December 24, 1868, and they celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary Monday night. They came to Nuckolls county 1878k and homesteaded a farm on Elk creek, three miles east of Nel son. After a few yijars they moved to Nelson, and have lived here ever since. Three children were born to the couple. Mr. Stdner is a veteran of the civil i war and one of less than a dozen members left of the George H. Thom as Post. G. A. R. Half of Town Burns. Nemaha, Neb.. Dec. 27.—Half the business section of this place was wiped out shortly after 7 o'clock last night by fire, which caused a loss of between $50,000 to $60,000. The prln cipal losses were sustained by E. E. Booker, druggist: Clarence Ayres, gen eral merchant, and H. C, Jarvis, bar ter. Mercury Drops Rapidly. Norfolk: Neb., Dee. 27—(Special Telegram.)—The temperatures in north Nebraska are dropping rapidly following two days of record-break -ing worm weather. Christinas the mercury reached 60 degrees, topping the warmest Christmas on record In north Nebraska. Miss Mary Diinphy Dies. Miss Mary Dunphy. 62. died at the home of her niece. Mrs. Arthur E. Ruahton. 3523 Hawthorne avenue, after an illness of several months. She had lived In Omaha for years. The 0-’. body will be taken to Utica. Neb., where burial will be held Friday afternoon 103 Jailed for Xmas “Jags/r San Francisco. Deo. 27.—One hun dred and five persons were arrested here during the Chrlstniaa holidays on charges of being Intoxicated. This number Is an Increase of four over the 1921 arrests for drunkenness at ' Christmas time. jNew C. B. & Q. Official to Arrive January 2 Albert Cotsworth, jr., the newly ap pointed general passenger agent of the Burlington railroad, with head quarters In Ontahn, Is expected to ar rive here to*assume his duties Janu ary 2. Mr. Cotsworth is 40 and was born at Burlington, la. lie was educated ,in the priblic schools and attended high school for tw o years, entering the railroad service in 1000 as office boy in the general passenger department of the Burlington at Chicago. Mr. Cotsworth is married and has three Children. He will bring his fam ily to Omaha. He succeeds Lucius W. Wakeley, who will go to Chicago. Bee Concert Is Piano Recital Will , Sing Accompanied by When the audience puts on its head phones this evening to listen <o The Omaha Bee radio concert It will hear such pianists as Rachmaninoff. Hans Barth and Felix Gerdts, as their masterly playing is recorded by the Amplco. one of the tlneet of the player pianos in its reproduction or the touch, pedaling and interpretation of the artist who made the record. Mrs. Grace Marsh, mezzo-soprano, will sing, accompanied by this almost human piano, and Grace Lennon Conklin, concert director of the Bur gess-Nash music department, who is putting on the recital, will give a short talk on music and will read fcdgar Guest's poem called "Music.” The program will be at 8:15. with Rachmaninoff's "Prelude in C Sharp Minor,” played by the com poser himself. Mrs. Marsh will sing ‘'Smilin' Through" and Ball's "I'll Forget You," and her third number will be Forster's "Your Smile." ' Drdla's "Souvenir." as played by Hans Barth, will follow, and then Al-' fred Cortot will play Liszt's "Hun garian Rhupsodie.” '» The closing numbers will be Miles’ "Dancing Leaves,” played by Felix Gerdts, and the "Ramenoi Ostrow,” played by Howard Brockway. Reports from Our Audience. Soottsbluff, Neb., Dec. 26. Radio F<ditor. Dear Sir: T wish to acknowledge with thanks your radio program of last Thursday night. I could heat you ju|t ns If I was In Omaha. 1‘our slogan is good"If you don't live in Omaha you should.” Please let me hear from you again over the radio. Yours truly, CHARLES SCHAFER. From Kirkville, Mo., conics a card signed by four members of the Halla day family. "We have been listening to your broadcasting, . and want to express our appreciation and wish you the best of the season's offer ings." Saturday Sets Trade Record at David City David City, Neb., Dec. 27.—(Special.) —Saturday was a record-breaker for the business men of David City, more business being done on that day than on the Saturday before Christmas for many years. During the evening, a community Christmas program, with distribution ot presents of popcorn and peanuts to the children. Immediately follow ing, 25 turkeys were given away by the business men of the city. Garage Owner Bankrupt. John F. Tetersen. owner of a garage at Bennington. Neb., filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy Jn federal court yesterday, giving his liabilities as $50,876 and his assets as $21,291. Road Conditions (f'nmiihfd by the Omaha Auto Club.) Lincoln highway. east: Roada good to Marshalltown, no report east. Lincoln highway. west: Roada reported In excellent sbap to Grand Island. Fair to good to Cheyenne. Road reported closed wc t of Cheyenne. O L P. highway: Roada good to Has tings In leaving Omaha. Co ’ter street may be used Highland cutoff: Road good Cornhusker highway: Hoads fine to Be atrice and Sioux City. Meridian nfgbwav. Roada good clear through Nobriska. George Washington highway: Roads fine to Sioux City. Black HI Us trail: Road under conduc tion west of Deneon, follow Maple street road one mile* west* of construction, then north to Jntngton. Roads good to Nor folk . Omaha Topeka highway: Roads good to state lln*. Omaha-Tulaa highway: Road# good clear through to Tulsa. King of Trails, north: Good to Floux City. King of Trails, soutj): Roada fine to Hi awatha. Kair to good to, Kan bis City. River to River road: Roads good. White Way 7 highway: Roads good clear through to Iowa City. A little rough in stretches. Detours at Wilton Junction and Durant. I. O. A ahortllne: Roads good Blue Grass road: Roads good. Weather cloudy every point with pig 1 dkuoaa for fair New Year9s Novelties Noisemakers and all the favors that are nec essary* to the success of a New Year’s Eve party at very low prices. | Burges* Nath—Main Floor BURGESS'NASH Comrmtc -EVERYBODYS STORE The Third Day of Our Great • * New Year’s Greeting Cards A friendly custom and the nicest manner in which to acknowledge a Christmas greeting. Our selection will satisfy the most fastidious. Burg*aa-Naih—Main J loor Sale : Ready-to-Wear This Week--Until December 30th % / Entire Stock of Men's Overcoats $275° $ Men and young men will find this an opportunity to purchase a fine overcoat at a great saving. Ulsters and ulsterettes with great shawl collars and Chester fields with velvet or self-collars. Your Choice of All Men's Suits $2450 $ Made of cheviots, cashmeres, finished and un finished worsteds in striped, plain or checked patterns. Conservative models and sports models included. Burgeaa-Naah Men’s Shop—Main Floor I Fur : Fur Lined Coats Half-Price, I Our entire stock of men’s fur and fur-lined coats are offered at this time. Black melton coats are muskrat lined and seal or beaver trimmed. Marmot coats have collar, cuffs and pockets of beaver. Bur|W«*Nuli Men’a Shop Main Floor i Women's # and Price ■ M» I Misses Apparel That the women of Omaha appreciated the wonderful value* offered in our ready* to-wear department was evidenced by the number* who attended. Never have they attended such a sale! While lines are broken, there is still 'opportunity. There , remains a satisfying choice of / Furs : Fur Coats Evening Frbcks All Winter Suits _ Sports : Dress Skirts Tailored and Costume Blouses. Winter Coats : Wraps v Silk and Wool Dresses Burici^Nith—Third Floor * •% At these low prices please do not ask us to lay away garments for “will call” or to make exchanges. Mail Orders Given Prompt Attention. Odd Pieces of Silverware !/2 Price * Broken lines of both flat and table silver are offered at this great reduction. Cake Baskets Candle Sticks Butter Dishes Fruit Baskets Dinner Knives Gravy Ladles Berry Spoons Ramekins Sugar and Creamer Sets Burfess-Naah—Main Floor [All Our Infants’ Apparel Mothers will find this an opportun ity to purchase an entire ward robe at just .... ■ i J Entire stock of dark coats, infants' to 6 yean. Entire stock of hats. Entire stock of sweater suits. 250 dresses, infants’ to 6 years. 110 Gertrude petticoats, infants’ to 6 years. 75 sweaters and crochet sacques. Entire stock ribbon novelties. i # Entire stock celluloid novelties. 50 baby blankets. 75 infants’ shirts, Ruben, Carter and Vanta. 250 Patsy bloomer frocks. 15' pieces nursery furniture, including baby buggies. Entire stock infants’ shoes and moccasins. Entire stock infants’ toys. Burgess* Nash Infants* Shop*—Second Floor Short Lengths in Silks Yd. $1.00 Remnants of georgette and silks at greatly reduced prices. Included are— Check Satin Stripe Taffeta Tub Shirting Plaid Taffeta Printed georgette crepe, a wide va riety of colors and patterns from which to choose. Burgesa-Nash—Second Floor 0 Discontinued Models in Sewing Machines , Reduced in Price In order 10 dispose of our sample stock of "Free” machines we offer them at re duced prices. All are in perfect condition and will give life- ( time service. , ^ Specials in Used Machines New Home ..$10 Domestic . $5 Eldridge . $10 Standard Rotary .$20 Wheelar A Wilton . . . . $10 Occidental . . . . .$7 | Are six of the values we offer to women who sew. A $5.00 Cash Payment is all that we require before sending the machine to your home. The rate a month is only $5 until paid. Burim-Nuli Sewing Machine Section—Fourth Floor Holiday Stock ot * Art Needlework l/2 Here you will find the'article you admired and wanted so much at Christmas time and did not feel you could afford. All are marked just half their former price. Stamped Derryvale Irish Linen Hand-Embroidered Models French Boudoir Novelties Silk Boudoir Lamps Large Japanese Parasols Imported Ba'skets Imported Trays Also our entire stock of flowers. Bur|m-Naib Art Goods i'.op—Second Floor I Holiday Clearance of Men’s Shirts ! # Hundreds of Patterns r General clearance of holiday stocks that, because of their general broken and soiled condition, are marked at this one low price. Every shirt among them worth considerable more. -Collar Attached and Neckband Styles The majority of them made of printed, woven and silk-striped madras in attractive patterns. There are also plain white and solid color shirts for men who prefer them. All sizes arc included. BurgosiNoih Mrn'o Shirt Shop—Moio Floor