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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 31, 1923)
i[le Is Blamed r R. B. Wallace aking Own Life icial Worries Alto Men nedi—Funeral Services Will He Held Saturday. ■nil services for Robert B. Wal ill be held Saturday afternoon n the home at ili Itluflf street. Paul Calhoun will preach, will be in Walnut Ilill eem ncial worries and pride were y friends of Robert B. Wallace the cause of his suicide YY’ed > afternoon. Mr. Wallace, one most prominent residents of >1 Bluffs, was also one of the nown real estate men in Iowa, lacs was known to have mort hia home for $8,000 and to ordered contractors at work number of new homes for his o cease operations indefinitely, is liquidating his assets, friends md arranging to take up paper ly Bluffs banks. , No I.imit to Help, ere was no limit to the amount mey he could have secured to lira,” one his closest friends today. "And lie knew it. That it puzzles us. He was just too to ask for help. It seems.’* les of YVnllacc's philanthropies, i philosophy of life and anec of his career in his home town the chief topics of conversation i business district of the Bluffs second son, YVilliam Wilson be, 13, was at I>ake ManawA of the day yesterday and when ord of his father's death was ed, he oould not be located. Runs All the Way. went direct to his father's of vhen he came back to town, to find the office closed with e pinned to the door, this way, the news of his fa yfcK ujdjj_j ■ you know ? I PREMIUM 1 SODA CRACKERS Tempting squares of criepness with just a dash of salt. FIG N EWTONS I A tempting biscuit made of fig jam and tweet cake. LORNA DOONE Shortbread Tim perfect shut thread for ute with icecream or fruits. They are made by the bakers of Uneeda Biscuit I The Household Favorite of the Nation ^binONAL BISCUIT COMPANY I Vs *>'1 Scene of Wallace Tragedy, Showing Cornstalk Pierced by Fatal Bullet r It was on this lonely stretch of the Hazel Hell road, northeast of Coun cil Bluffs, that Robert B. Wallace, prominent business man, took his own life. The cross (x) marks the place where his automobile stood when his body was found. Near the cross may be seen the pool of blood from the wound in his head. Below is a close view of a coin stalk at the side of the road through which it is believed the fatal bullet passed after piercing Wallace’s head. The bullet hole in the cornstalk is plainly visible. Beside the automobile in the road were found two cigar bands of the brand which was Wallace’s favorite. It is believed Wallace drove to this hill, smoked two cigars in deep thought and then shot himself. ther's death was conveyed to him. The youth ran all the way to his home. At the baseball park where many Bluffs business and professional men were attending the Southwestern Iowa tournament yesterday after noon, a sudden change was notice able in their attitudes as the word of the Wallace death was passed. 23 Initiated Into De Molay in Ravine at Chappell Ohapelle, Neb., Aug. 30.—Persinger chapter, order of De Molay, Initiated a class of 23. The work was put on by the chapter in a secluded ravine of the North riv^r canyons. The boys were clad In complete regalia, most of the suits having been made by the Eastern Star women. A feast was served by the Maflpns of Chappell and Oshkosh. State Center Girl Wins Iowa Spelling Contest Des Moines, Aug. 29.—Ruby Ething ton of State Center, la., won the spelling championship of Iowa at the state fair today. Oliver Wade of Manchester won second place. Wade missed •'Terminology,” and Miss Ethington won when she spelled the word right. Thirty-two girls and seven boys competed, each renresenting a county. Iowa Man Is Kicked in Face by Horse at Nebraska City Nebraska City, Neb., Aug. 30.—Ben Sheldon, a farmer residing near Percival, la., was kicked in the face at the canning factory by one of his horses. Sheldon had unhitched his team, while he unloaded a wagon load of sweet corn, and when he went to hitch the team, one of the horses kicked him. Farmer-Banker Is Charged With Assaulting Daughter Riverton, la., Aug. 29.—William J.. Mahor, wealthy farmer and director of the Valley State bank of Riverton, was arrested at Shenandoah on a charge of criminally assaulting his 16 year-old daughter. The complaint was filed by his wife. Mahor was be leased on $15,000 bond. Woman Is Taken 111 While * Flying Over Nebraska City Nebraska City, Neb., Aug. 30.—Mrs. A. O. Jamison of Kansas City was taken ill while flying over this. city with her husband, an aviator. A land ing was made ,and the woman taken to a hospital, where It was found she was suffering from heart disease. Picture Producer Dies. T,os Angles, Aug. • 30.—Bernard J. Burning, 30, motion picture director, and husband of Shirley Mason, screen actress, died of a complication of dis eases in a hospital In New York Wed nesday, according to a telegram re ceived here by Viola Dana, also a film actress, and sister to Miss Mason. Two New Stores Nebraska City, Neb., Aug. 30.—Two new stores for Nebraska City during the month of August is the record here. The j. <\ Denny company opened here a few days ago and now Wool worth has rented a room and as soon as repairs can he made will en gage in business here. Cases Removed Judge E. B. Woodruff Wednesday ordered the removal to federal court the cases brought by five Council Bluffs banks in district court against the treasurer of Pottawattamie coun ty. The hanks protested the assess ment of certain securities held by them. Farmers Tell Solon They Want Freight Rates Lower Special Dispatch to The Omaha Hee. Chappell, Neb., Aug. 30.—Congress man Simmons was here today looking up the needs of the people in his dis trict. The farmers said at the meet ing that they were willing for the government to set a price on wheat, but would'he willing to let it take its course if freight rates and other commodity prices were adjusted. Commissioners Accept $100,000 High School Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Chappell, Neb., Aug. 30.—The coun ty commissioners today accepted the $100,000 high school building and paid the contractor all but $500. which they are holding back to fix the leaks and damage that the late rains have done to the building. Girl Shoots Wrong Man. Providence, R. I., Aug. 30.—"Heav ens! the wrong man.” exclaimed a young woman who Wednesday proba bly fatally shot Ernest H. Smith, a coal company official. The girl fled. 12 Counties Have Net Tax Decrease of $88,25 1.20 Total Reduction Under 1922 Is $160,917.81. Says State Tax Commissioner W. H. Smith. Lincoln, Aug. 30.—A total decrease in county taxes in 12 counties of the state for 1923 under 1922 is $160,* 917.81, according to a report issued today by William H. Smith, state tax ! commissioner. The report shows a [total increase of $72,666.61, making a net decrease for the 12 counties of $88,251.20. The total decrease in state taxes in the same counties, according to the report is $294,816.64. The tax figures made public today follows; Adams—Total county tax. $100,0*4.69; increase. $9.4,1.83; levy 2 mills. Total state, $ 100,ox4.69; decrease. $14.6*9.58. Buffalo—Total county tax, $135,286.92: increase. $16,464.88; levy 2.6 mills. Total state, $104,066.85; decrease, $15,736.83. C’hhs—Total county tax. $169,409.77; de crease. $5,855.74 ; levy 3 mills. Total state. $112,939.85; decrease. $17,075.24. Dodge—Total county lax. $217.769.TO, increase. $ 44,212.46 ; levy 34 mill* Total state, $128,099; decrease. $19,846.10. Douglas—Total county tax. $1,211, 299.02; decrease, $64,722.61 ; levy 3.3 mills. Total state, $734,120.62; decrease, $82. 762.90. Dage—Total county tax. $1 71,952: d* crease. $7,485; levy 2 4 mills. Total state. $143,293.49; decrease, $21,638 18. Hall—Total county tax $116,089; In crease. $1,021; levy 2.5 mills. Total state, $92,871.38. decrease, $13,238.76. Lancaster—Total county tax, $281, 160.40; increase. $2,352.28; levy 1.61 mills. Total state. $342,878.54 , decrease, $18. 902.47. Nemaha—Total tax. $108,403.23; de crease. $$24.419.31 ; levy. 5.2 nulls, otal state. $68,377.2; decrease. $9,592.64* Platte—Total county tax. $160,006.05; decrease. $25,196.23; leav.v, 2.6 mills. Total state. $123,081.57; decrease. $1“. 958.83. Saunders—Total county tax. $1*7,894.22: increase. $1*4 16: levy. 2.7 mills. Total state. $139,180.00; decrease? $20,692.81. Washington; Total county tax. $137. 099.24; decrease. $33,238.89; leavv. ,41 mills. Total state, $80,410.11; decreaa. $11,803.80. Adams county levy increased from 1.8 to 2 mills. Buffalo county levy increased from to 2.6 mills. Cass county levy decreased from 3.1 to 3 mills. Dodge countv levy Increased from 2 7 to 5 4 mills. t Douglas county levy decroa.-cd from 3.6 to 3.3 mills <i«ge county levy decreased from 2 5 to 2 4 mills. Hall county levy 2 5 mills—no rhang* this irsai Lancaster county levy 1.64; no change this vear. Neinaha county lew increased from 2 to 3.2 mills Platte county levy decreased from 3 to 2.6 mills. Saunders county levy 2.7; no change this year Washington county levy decreased from 4 24 4 to 3 41 mills. Congressman Simmons Spends Day in Ogallala l>l*>imtrli to The omitlm lire. Ogallala, .Neb., Aug. 30.—Congress man Elect Robert G. Simmons spent the day in Ogallala getting better acquainted with tlie people and study ing conditions in order to better fit At the Brandeis Theatre j fl Friday, 10:30 A. M.—and Saturday, 10:30 A. M. I Buster Brown |l and His Dog “Tige” Will Entertain !; the Children j; Get Free Tickets | Friday At the Brandeis H Store Buster L1 Brown Shoe I Department t hird Floor East At the Close of Each Entertain ment at the Theatre a Souvenir Will Be Given to Every Child ■ ' ■■.tarrs'is. ■■ zu ■tv. ~~-■ ■ r l^i ■ Saturday Is the First Day oi September Have You Taken Advantage of Low Summer Coal Prices? ** Ifo can fill your bins with either hard or soft coal i! * * Updike Lumber & Coal Co. Four Yards to Serve You himself for the work he is about to take up at Washington. The American Legion and the wo men's auxiliary gave a banquet Thursday in honor of Mr. Simmons, who gave a speech on the duties whlrh confront the nation. Many people from adjoining towns and communities were present to wish Mr. Simmons godspeed as he leaves September 14 for Washington. Two Fairbury Pioneers Are Stricken by Death Fairbury, Neb., Aug. 30.—With the death of Mrs. George Turner, 83, and Mrs. Hattie Yantz, 82. Fairbury loses two of its pioneer citizens. The Tur ner family located here in 1873. Mr. Turner was engaged in the merchan dise business and later served as county treasurer. The Yantz family came in 1870, homesteading near Bower, moving to Fairbury eight years later. Sunday School Picnic Held in Jefferson County Fairbury, Neb., Aug. 30.—The sec ond annual Jefferson county Sunday school picnic wns held at the Fair bury park, with an attendance of about 3,000. Hr. A. A. Brooks, pastor of Trinity M. E. church of Lincoln, delivered the principal address. Tomato Peeling Record Broken at Nebraska City Nebraska City, Neb., Aug. 30.—Miss Viva Nichols, a young woman em ployed at the local canning factory, broke the tomato peeling record of the plant, when she handed in tickets calling for 101 12quart buckets. The pay is six rents a bucket. Omahans Pledge Dakota Support Good.Will Special Returns— Guests at Banquet at Yankton. The Omaha Good Will special re turned home at 7 Thursday morning after a day and two nights spent get ting acquainted with the people of Yankton, S. D., and surrounding country and a visit to the site of the bridge being erected over the Missouri river at Y’ankten. “It was a wonderful trip,” said A. ('. Scott, president of the Chamber of Commerce. "We accomplished a two-fold purpose. We have stimu lated interest in the bridge project among the 125 representatives of Omaha's Industries who were on the good will special and we showed the Dakotans by our delegation that we want to see more of them. The Omahans were guests of honor at a banquet at Yankton last night. Spokesmen for the delegation pledged the sup|>ort of Omaha in the project. "We will do our share and will accept our part of the financial bur den,'' John D. Kennedy told the Dako tans. "It is the spirit shown by the tight you men are making for the bridge which will make Yankton one of the leading communities of the northwest. You can count on Omaha.” Slices of lemon in tie dot' ?:i boiler will make the ciothes beautifully white. Indians Are Obtained for Arbor Lodge Transfer Nebraska City. Neb., Aur. 30.—A band of Indians, who are appearing: at St. Joseph this week, has been secured to tak£ part in the big parade to be held here in connection with the Transfer Hay festivities on Septem ber i!7, the day Arbor lodge is to be turned over the jitate for park pur poses. It is also planned that nearly 1,600 soldiers, en route from Fort Leavenworth to Fort Crook, who are due to arrive here on that day, will take part in the parade. A new Special Kodak The new No. 1A Auto graphic Kodak Special — pictures 2Mtx4^4—was an- , nounced at the factory only ! a few days ago but it’s here now. That” s a slogan of this store: “Just out—just in." And this new Kodak Ls a beauty—Kodak Anastig mat lens f. 6. 3, Kodamatic shutter and every practical refinement that the largest photographic organization in the world can devise. || Come in and see it. Eastman Kodak Co. ,-w IThe Robert Detepiter Co.) 1813 Fumid St. nXMjl Branch More Hay Barn Burns Beatrice, Neb., Aug. 30.—During a thunderstorm this morning lightning struck the large hay tfern on the farm of (Jerhart Reimer. The build ing and a large amount of hay were burned. The loss is placed at $2,500, partially covered by insurance. itpm, WW?MQ/{e /fo ? qjda'/es s/rops %/Qst *o/refer CHILDREN are usually very hard on shoes and buying new ones continually is expensive. Why 1 not let us cut this cost down by repair ing their shoes as j good as new? ; “New for Old” j Krage Standard , Shoe Repairing 1619 Farnam Street (Downatair*) j Mail Order* Received [ 1 Friday—Closing Day of Our Great August Furniture Sale Don’t Miss This Big Opportunity to “Save the Difference” of 15% to 50% Thousands have saved money purchasing furniture in this great iale. The splendid success of this great sale is testimony to the high quality of the furniture we offer and to the substantial savings our prices afford. You can delay no longer. Come here Friday—the last day of our August Furniture Sale—make selections and if you wish pay on our Easy Time Payment Plan 24.50 Tea 4 r /\/\ Wagon 10.UU A beautiful mahogany finished tea wagon with large artillery rubber tired wheel*, with the small hall bear ing guide wheels. A regular 24 50 value. 465.00 3-Piece Mohair Suite 350.00 A massive and artistically designed suite, richly upholstered in heavy mohair. Handsomely tailored and finished. The heavy frame is finished in the antique gray. Loose spring filled cush ions on each piece. See this remarkable value Friday. *85.00 Breakfast Room Suite 55.00 u A five-piece suite -ousisting of solid maliogam top, gate leg tables, mm.-d with four Windsor chairs. 54.50 Breakfast Room Suite—Five pieces QQ r7 in gray <yiamel or walnut Ot/i I 3 Springs and Mattresses 16.50 double Deck Tempered \ Steel Coil Spring 11.75 \Nith the lunge look top; finished in the battleship gray, for all regular sized beds. 30.00 Blackstone Mattress 19.75 Contains .V> pounds all fine layer cotton felt; built up with four extra Q rows of side stitching, special It/. I J For those not yet settled in new homes we will hold goods purchased in this sale until October first for delivery. All Dining Room Furniture Reduced 15% to 50% Iwo Fine 600.00 Ten Piece Suites 450.00 Similar to picture; in the dull American walnut; hand , somcly carved and finished throughout; 4 r A n/A tapestry seated chairs worth (>00.00; special 4jUiUU 350.00 Ten-Piece Suite—In the American walnut and the good old Queen Anne period; t QP" flfl special for Friday's selling, only lt/0»UU Seventh Floor. "T.1 JBT,J, ,,'^g,I'ljiTyyH'}/-V ■ : -—-- - - - •" » . — ■1 ~... .Al ■ ■ r r-Jt,z=:.Z-rrLrrf^gg-~ — — - .