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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 5, 1923)
Marion to Hold Memorial Service for Harding Today Church Pevr Formerly Occu pied by Late President Draped in Black — Entire Hotel Reserved. By AnHorlatrd Press. Marion, O., Aug. 4.—Church friends of the late President Warren G. Harding will assemble In a special memorial service in his honor Sunday morning at 10 in Trinity Baptist church, where he was a member. The services will be conducted by Rev. Walter A. King of Columbus. Mr. Harding's former pastor. Hymns Ht particularly preferred by the dead president will be sung. The pew which he occupied, the fifth from the front on the left center aisle, has been draped in black In honor of the deceased member. Other Marlon churches also will conduct memorial services for the former chief executive. Relatives of the late president still were without detailed information as to the funeral services here next Fri day. These, according to Dr. George K. Harding, Jr., ' the president's brother, will not be completed until the middle of next week, as efforts ttfill be mnde to carry out the wishes of Mrs. Harding as far as possible. Miss Abigal Harding anrl Mra. H. H. Votaw of Washington, sisters of tha president, accompanied by the latter * husband, arrived here today. They went to the home of their father. Dr. George T. Harding, sr., in East Center street, where the funeral will be held. It was announced that neither the president’s father nor other members of the family would meet the funeral train aa it passed through Ohio, and accompany the body to Washington. It previously had been planned that some members of the family would accompany the train east. Mrs. Harding, on her arrival here next Thursday, will be taken to White Oaks farm, the home of Brig adier General Sawyer. Mrs. Harding will make her home with General Sawyer for a time at least after the burial. Dr. Carl W. Sawyer, his son. said today, but he did not know' whether It would be a permanent ar rangement. The management of the Marion ho tel, the largest in the city, announced today that the entire building had been reserved for next Thursday and Friday for the funeral party coming from Washington. Guests already in the hotel will he cared for In private homes. The Marlon Civic association announced that its members are mak ing preparations to care for approx imately 2.000 guests in private homes. AH local National guard units have been ordered to be mobilized Wednes day for duty wherever they may be needed, to direct traffic and other wise aid in caring for the thousands of people who are expected to come for the funeral services. Bee Want Aas Produce Results Letter Written by Late President W. G. Harding fN E WM ITC HOUSE WASmiHOTO^ » July 31, 19^. Uy dear Ur. Brewer* Thank you very much for yours of July 27th, with Its Interesting enclosures- 1 very greatly appreciate all the Bee had to say relating to the strike problems, and do not recall an Instance in which a new;.pap«r nas dealt more fairly In seeking to properly present the presidential attitude. It Is heartening to have assurances of tbe approval which you convey, With very best wishes, I am. Very trUly yours, sj y* \ Hr. B. Brewer, / Omaha Dally Bee, / Omaha, Neb. y This letter was written by the late President Harding In appreciation of the position taken by the Omaha Bee in decrying the picayunish crit icisms directed at the president in an effort to gain their own selfish ends. Congregational Church to Claim New President First Lime in History Chief Executive Has Ever Attend ed This Denomination— Mrs. Coolidge Member. By Associated Press. Washington. Aug. 4 —For the first time in history the Congregational church, through the rise of Calvin Coolidge to the presidency, will bo able to claim the nation's executive. Although not a member. Air. Cool idge has for many years been a regu lar attendant at Congregational churches here and In Massachusetts, accompanying Mrs. Coolidge, an ac tual member of the church since childhood. The First Congregational church here becomes the presidential church of the capital. The president and Mrs. Coolidge plan to attend morning services there. They have attended the First church constantly during Mr. Coolidge's term as vice presi dent and will keep it as their place of worship in the future. It was founded In 1865 and Is of old-fashioned architecture, a large but not Imposing red brick structure, and Is located down town at Tenth and G streets. The pastor in the Rev. Jason N. Pierce, who called upon the president today. When a young girl, Mrs. Coohdge joined the church at her home in Kutland, Vt.. and after iier marriage transferred that membership to the Edwards Congregational church at Northampton, Mass., of which the father of President Coolldge's private secretary, Edward T. Clark, once was pastor. In his first church attendance as president Sunday. Mr. Coohdge had planned to attend the Calvary Bap tist church, of which President Hard ing was a memler, and take part in r memorial service for Mr. Harding But when it was learned later that the ceremony was not to be a formal memorial they changed their plans. The memorial services at the Cal vary church will be held after the re turn i Washington of Mr. Harding's pas/ , w ho is in Europe. Alaska Churches to Hold Memorial Services Today By Associated Press. Juneau Alaska, Aug. 4.—All the churches of this city, the capital of Alaska, will join Sunday morning at U in memorial services for Warren G. Harding, late president of the United States, who won many new friends on the first tour of the north ern territory ever made by a chief executive of the nation. Protestant and Catholic clergy and parishioners will join In the rites, which are to be held in the meeting room of the Elks' lodge. All public offices closed here all of Friday out of respect fo tho late president. Funeral services are to he held in Juneau Friday, the day that Mr. Harding is to he buried at Marion. Turks Balk at Signing Pact With America Last Minute Hitch Develops in Negotiations at Lausanne —New Claims Formula Presented to Grew, ___ By AHMoriated Piwi. Lausanne, Aug. 4.—The Turk* re fused to play their part In the signa ture, of the Tureo American treaty, set for tills evening, and. instead, Ismet Pasha brought to Joseph C. Grew, head of the,American negotia tors, a new formula for the American claims, which probably will have to be submitted to Washington. The Turks seem to have adopted the same policy toward the Americans that they did toward the allies, forc ing a concession here and there by patiently playing on the other party's desire to wind up the long negotia tions. Ismct informed Mr, Grew that he was very sorry, but, after mature deliberation, lie and his government had decided that they could not ac cept the provisional text on the claims of American citizens for dam age, because it was felt that this did not adequately protect Turkish inter ests, Isinet added that, in view of the im ■" —— ■1 —. portance of tha treaty to Turkey, h* would postpone hts departure from Lausanne until the negotiations wer* roncluded. Condolences Are Sent to Father of President Lincoln, Aug. 4.—O. C. Bell, de partment commander of the Nebraska Grand Army of the Republic, dis patched the following message at sympathy to Dr. George T. Harding, himself a Grand Army veteran, on the death of his son: "The Grand Army of the Republic, Department of Nebraska, extends to you, the father of the late president of our nation, our sympathy and deep regret in the loss of such a man. We feel the loss of a true friend and a]! mourn in deepest reverence the re moval from our midst of one with such high ideals and courage that go to make up a truly great man.” Assistant Fire Chief Killed in Truck Wreck By International News Serrie«. Houston, Tex., Aug. 4.—J. A. Boyd, first assistant fire chief, was crushed to death this afternoon In the second serious crash of fire apparatus occur ring here within the last few days, A motor chemical extlngu'sher, swerving to avoid an automob..'"*, struck a telephone pole. Fred Pitt man and Bam Little, firemen, wer* hurt seriously. Harry Dodd, a fireman, was killed on July 28 In a three-cornered colli sion of a street car, an automobile and a fire truck. Ninety per cent of the women in Turkey are illiterate. 7 ~~ ■ i Better Homes for Everybody in This Big Monday Sale I There Is no household arrangement so complete with convenience j Now is the time to beautify the home so that It will be more cozy and comfort as that of "plenty of beautiful, well made blankets and and inviting when the bleak fall and winter evenings just ahead keep comforters." You will find a wonderful assortment of this desirable the family indoors. A comfy chair, a hospitable davenport, a cheery merchandise In our August Blanket Sale. The prices will enable you to lamp—every home will be better for having some beautiful new piece ^J^nj^suPPly^o^h^entlreJiouse^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ | of Furniture brought into it and right now is the right time to buy. * August Sale of Blankets and Comforters at Savings of 20% to 40% A Red Letter Event on August’s Shopping Calendar in Our Bargain Basement An opportunity to stock up on blankets at a very considerable saving. Brisk August buying keeps the blanket manufacturers busy during what would otherwise be a dull season and for this reason they gladly make significant price concessions which The Brandeis Store passes on to its patrons. 10 Cases Wool Finished Cotton Blankets—Assorted gray or tan, with fanejr washable borders, thread whipped edges, extra heavy quality regularly 2.25, "| specially priced for this sale at, pair * l«Uv All-Wool Plaid Blankets—Size 70x80 inches; bound with 3-inch Soisette binding in ■* sorted colors of rose, tan, lavender, gray and blue, thoroughly scoured and Q steamed to prevent shrinking; positively worth 15.00; special price, pair, i/«0U Beacon Bath Robe Blankets—Size 72x90 inches, in a splendid assortment of Jac quard floral and Indian designs, complete with girdle, frogs and neck cords to match; Q QPa regularly worth 5.95; special price, Beacon Blankets—In assorted plain colors, sizes 66 and 80 inches, with assorted washable borders, neatly bound edges, a wonderful Q QC value; priced specially, pair Silkoline Covered Comforters Filled with sanitary white cotton, scroll stitched, full double bed sizes; worth 3.50, specially priced O p? Q at, each, Full Sized Comforters Ten dozen, covered with fine quality French cambric, In assorted colors and patterns, 9-Inch sateen borders to match, neatly scroll stitched; worth AA regularly 7.BO; special price, Beacon Plaid Blankets Sizes 70x82 inches, in assorted colors, neatly bound ends, excep- J QP tional values; special, pair, Plaid Wool Mixed Blankets i Size 66x80 inches, neatly whipped | edges, an exceptional Q QQ bargain; per pair O • 0 U j Beacon Jacquard Comfortable ! In a wonderful assortment of pretty pat terns and color combinations; size 70x80 inches; neatly bound ends; worth regu larly 5.95; special Beacon Indian Blankets Genuine Beacon quality, In an almost endless assortment of Indian designs, and colorings; size 60x80 Inches; each blanket in a neat box; regular 6.50 yalues; specially Q QE* priced at [Pillows Feather Pillows —Covered with good ►quality fancy tick mg, sanitary and odorless; worth reg ularly 1.19; limit of 4 to a customer; special price, each, vt/v Beacon Baby Blankets Genuine Beacon Baby Blankets—Size 30 and 40, in a wonderful range of animal, kindergarten and floral designs, In colors of pink or blue; worth regularly 58c, special price. elUX PI * Baby Blankets Baby Blankets—White, with assorted blue or pink borders, size 37x34 1 Qf1 Inches; special, each, Xvv Mattresses Fall alse, eov* a r a d with aplendid qual ity fancy tick ing. deeply .+ tufted and filled with pure cotton, roll edge, worth regularly 13 50. specially priced? 7.95 Snnlfar) (ouch Pad—All pur# felt, covered with fancy ticking, atandard alia and weight; worth regularly 7.60; apecially priced at 5.00 Monday \Save the Difference9 in This August Sale of] Linoleums A Carload of Best Inlaid and Printed Linoleum on Sale on Our Sixth Floor ! Savings of 20% to 30% Buy Linoleum on Our Easy Time Payment Plan Special inlaid Linoleum—An exceptional quality of inlaid linoleum, the colors go i clear through to the back, hardwood and 1 tile patterns; tan, gray and blue; 1.60 quality; special, per square qard, 1.17 Inlaid Linoleum -Good medium inlaid linoleum that will give unquestionable service; many choice patterns in all the new colorings; 1.75 quality; special per square yard, 1.37 Inlaid Linoleum—A good grade, 6 feet wide, for kitchens and home use; blue, tan and gray; 1.95 grade; special, per * square yard, 1*.57 Inlaid Linoleum—Special quality, lu avy, unusual designs and colorings; 2.20 grade, special, square yard, 1.67 Best Inlaid Linoleum Best American inlaid linoleum, clear straight line pat terns; choice patterns in gray, blue and tan, special, per square yard, 2.1"7 Durable Printed Linoleum—12 feet wide. Smooth varnish finish and heavy cork base, variety of light and dark patterns; 1.25 quality, per square yard 97£ 0-foot Print Linoleum — Many choice patterns; blue and white tile and black effects for kitchens and bathrooms; 1.10 grade, special, per square yard, 87^ Sixth Floor—West 12-foot Print Linoleum—Extra heavy print linoleum of heavy eork material and has a firm burlap bark; w ill <-ovei the average room without seams; many wanted colors; 1.45 quality; special, p< r square yard, 1.17 9x12 Congoleum Rugs-Cut from 9-foot material without borders; will give ex cellent service, pretty tile effects; spe cial price, per square yard, 997 65c Pelt Base Ploor Covering—Durable felt floor covering that is waterproof and does not need to be tacked down; regular linoleum patterns; spccinl. per square yard, 47<* Monday Brings New and Appealing Features in Our August Furniture Sale In Which You Can Save 15% to 50% Seventh Floor Porcelain Top Kitchen Table !The base Is in White Enamel. The top Is In the fine clear White Porcelain. Mon- fT QJT (lay only, OmXJO Make Your Purchases at These Low Prices. Pay at Your Convenience on Easy Time Payments Don’t delay. Quantities cannot be guaranteed to last. The very piece suited to your taste, your need and your pocket book may be sold any day. Make your selection while our stocks are yet complete. Mahogany Finish End Table Gracefully designed and well made. A special for Q OCT Monday only, O»&0 $135 Dining Room Suite 79.50 A modem 7-piece Queen Anne Dining Room Suite in the rich dull American walnut. The Extension Table is of solid walnut. Matched with a set of six Chairs, genuine blue leather seats. Just a limited number to pf/k sell at this August Pale Price of • 2-Pc. Living Room Suite 98.50 A full-sized Library Suite, upholstered In choice of Bluo or Beaver Velour; Including davenport and choice of Chair or Rocker. Two pieces QO Monday, at UO.tlU You may buy the extra Chair or Rocker OCJ AA to match the suite, Monday, for OtI»UU 32.50 Spinet Desk, 19.95 * 4 A true Colonial Spinet D>>k. finished in the antique ma hofrany. For Monday only; special. 19.95 27.50 Cane Chair or Rocker 16.95 A comfortable Wing Chair or Rocker in the dull mahogany finish. Large Purchases Will Be Held for Future Delivery. $265 3-Piece Bed Room Suite $179.50 In the new two-tone American Walnut. 48-inch Dresser, Bed and -J Full \'anity; priced at X I a7*OU \ ou may buy the complete four-piece suite Monday, including the Chifforobe, Full Vanity, Row-End OOK AA Red and Dresser, for $2653-Pc. Living Room Suite A verj massive suite, richly upholstered in choice velour. Full Marshall sprlng-ftlled cushions on each piece. Note the large roomy "I QC AT| Arm Chair. August Sale rrice. la/D.UU r 3.50 Folding Card Table 1.95 Strongly braced leg*. Imitation leather top. Monday only, 1.05 7.00 All Steel Spring 3.95 A guaranteed Kinney Rome steel spring In gray enamel finish; all reg ular ali.es. 1.000 Remade Army Cots 2.25 Regulation Army 30-Inch Cot. R« (tnlahed and repaired When tlu'ea bed* wer# new they wer# eold (or TOO. 230.00 8-Piece Dining Room Suite I4950 Tudor suite of solid oak In 2done effect. Large buffet. ■ new oblong ) table, sis j leather seated I chairs. Chiffonier Roomy t liii'i'ii iilor Made of; solid golden' onk. Limited' quantity. Mon-] day. 12.95 | Vanity Dresser In isaorlMl stylos and fin ishes. Worth 1.50.00; August Sals Trie*. 1)2.50 14.00 All Cotton Mattress 9.95 Contain* 4!> lb*, of all pure cotton. Good grad* o[ fancy ticking b'ull rolled edge Regular alien. 18.00 Steel Coil Spring 12.95 A full PO-ateel Mil pprlnd with the small hello#! •print, tied l.<p Beautifully ftnl»h»d In the Kronrh gray enamel. $85 Buffet 49.75 An American walnut piece, measuring t>0 i inches, And in < ^ the American Walnut. On* drawer lined (or stiver, l.irge storage compartments. Several designs (tom w hich to select. 38.50 Simmons Brass Bed 19.95 I ' heavy R*4 "iu> all 1-la. ,*i -ck Ku*hly rnanien t • d , . •> ith 1 • r * » 'nehed In me ribbon bantej Full alee only. 15.00 Simmons Steel Bed 8.95 Fmubti ,i. Ai:> i'v.;o vatnut. la Itia full or » n »i»» Mala la* tlraly of >ia«l UiMnf and fulla ! auarantaad.