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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 9, 1923)
Johnson Divorce Is Aftermath of Armstrong Case --- ife Sob* find Chokes on Stand Testifying Against Former Railroad A Auditor. — Hvetyn Johnson, 4212 Cuming street, > "us granted divorce Friday from Le * rov Johnson, formerly in the freight * auditing department of the TJnion Pa * i ific railroad. * Johnson, rerently was named in a ' divorce action brought by Francis Z Armstrong against his wife Helen. 4 Mrs. Johnson choked and sobbed when asked what her husband had told her about Mrs. Armstrong. < Finally she said that Johnson had threatened to kill her if she named Airs. Armstrong in her petition for divorce. She then testified she had inter Z copted letters written by Mrs. Arm strong to her husband. The outstanding feature of the Armstrong divorce proceeding was naming Howard K. Hutton. P.enson hanker, as an admirer of the wife who visited her home in the guise of , an iceman. Hutton is now in Los Angeles. In the Johnson divorce action Mrs. Johnson was granted divorce and cus ; tody of her child. Grace, 3. New Father. Son Week Record * -- ; Report Shows Over 15,000 Omahans Attended Meet ings During Week. t . Official report of Omaha's Father ‘ and Son week held November 11 to IS, was given by J. H. Beveridge, t chairman, yesterday. Exactly 15.241 ’ fathers and song participated in the J activities of the week. Eighty seven * organizations sponsored Father and l Son week this year, which is also a * new record in Omaha. One hundred •and thirty-one father and son meet - ings were held. 60 of these being spe !«.cial father and son church services J and 71 of them father and son din s-ners. , A poster contest was conducted by * the high schools and 150 posters were JJ submitted. The national father ami s - -iii committee, of which Waiter W. J Head is national chairman, sent the * best of thee Omaha posters on a tour . of nil the principal Y. M. C. A.'s in * tit” country. Omaha had the best J;posters of any city which had a con c test, according to H. P. Demand, ex " ecutive secretary of ths national ; father and son committee. ’ Nine radio addresses were made on r tlie subject of father and son from " elation WOAXV through the courtesy of the Woodmen of the World. These addresses reached thousands more fathers and sons not counted on the ; official Veport. --7r * / -. Armv Air Service Private Taken to Jail in Airplane Oolumbus, O., Dec. S—To Stanley -, Miller,' private in the army air serv j ice, stationed al Wilbur Wright field, * near Dayton, goes the "honor” of be T.irig the first prisoner to be conveyed , to jail in an airplane patrol, accord ing to officials at Norton field here , today. Private Miller, in custody of Mas •’ ter Sergeant Peter Biessoit, who pilot ed the plane, landed at the Columbus .field, having flown from Dayton. Mil ler u - taken to the guardhouse at - Fort Hayes to await trial by military ' court-martial bn charge of being ab j sent without leave. Plans Made for Farmers’ Short Course at Rosebud Special DUpalcIi to The Omaha Bee. Rosebud. Neb., Dec. S.—Final plan* • for the poultry Hhw and farmer* . short course at Rosebud December •20, 21 and 22 are well under wav. Experts will speak on various liner | of interest to the farmer, Miss Mutter 4*on poultry, Dr. G. S. Weaver on J animal diseases, Professor Rtarr on J agricultural extension. County Agent Roer^er on clubs. County Agent i Sloan of Fall River county on Vrops 1 and Horace M. Jones on dairying, j, --- ■ Federation of Retailers Will Convene in Lincoln Annual convention of the Nebraska ] Retailers federation will be held In i IJncoln. from February 28 to 28. j The federation will hold a special conference on February 28 on the ' burglary problem. The slate sheriff and other law en j forcement ofleials will attend. Poultry Show at Beatrice. Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Beatrice, Neb, Dec. 8.—The annual < poultry show which will be. held this } year under the auspices of the Gage | Country Rod club, will open here next . Monday for five days. There will be \ a good display of fowla which will • In* scored by A. T. Modlin, Judge from ( Topeka, Kan. HO-Year-Old Man Given Divorce From Wife, 14 i ——————— Fort Worth, Tex., Dec. S.—B. R. I Mprayberry, 80, divorced bis 14 year J old wife, Susie, in district court here, it lie testified that hi* pvlfe abused him 4 and was annoying. ft ______ Beautiful Swedish Princess to Marry Princess Astrid of Sweden, regard ed as prettiest of all Swedish princesses, will soon he encaged, ac cording to report from abroad. She celebrated her eighteenth birthday a short time ago. Corey Did Not -— j Appoint Lobdell D. P. Hogan of Omaha Feder al Land Bank Declares Ac cusations Are Mistaken. Criticism of Merton t,. Corey's ap pointment as a member of the federal farm loan board is due to a misunder standing, D. I*. Hogan, president of the Federal Land bank and the Inter mediate Credit bank of Omaha, said last night. “Mr. Corey could not have been ap pointed while congress wa/i in ses sion.’’ he said, “because the bill estab lishing the office was not passed un til the last day of the session. His | appointment came as a reward for his noteworthy services n.s attorney tor the Federal Land bank of Omaha,, in which position he served six years. He attracted national attention, by bis success in putting through the amendment, to the farm I03.U act in creasing the minimum, loan from $10,000 to $25,000.” Mr. Hogan explained that neither Mr. Corey not any other member of the farpt loan board had anything to do With the appointment of C. F. iuobdell as fiscal agent for the Federal Land bank. This office was filled by the boards of directors of the 12 federal land banks, entirely a separate body from the federal farm loan board of which Mr. Corey is a member. These agricultural credit agencies are kept entirely free from politics. Mr. Hogan pointed out. He will leave tonight for a conference of presidents of the 12 federal land banks in Wash ington. German Count Kea<l Out of Family for Slurring Kaiser Berlin. Dec. K.—Count Robert Zed litz und Truetzchlcr, former fnvshal of the court of Emperor William II. has been read out of his own family and expelled from all the organiza tions of officers of the old German army because of hN recent book, “Twelve Years at the German Court," in which he spoke disparagingly of the kaiser. Field Marshal Von Hint! enbuig and other officers of high rank. He charged these officers with a fawning attitude toward the kaiser, who was represented h.s treating them as If they were dogs and slaves. Bookkeeper Leads (lops to $15,000 in Stolen (lash Bv IntrriifilioliMl Nfm S^rvlcr. I,ok Angeles, Cal., Deo. S.—Brtfik ing, after five hours’ grilliry? by deputy sheriffs. William Bledsoe, bookkeeper for the Huntipgton Park National bank, this aftej*noon told of ficers he would take fnem to $15,000 which he hid yesterday and then re ported that he had l»een kidnaped and the money t.*rken from hiru. Oldest (lornhusker in State Gathers 1.500 Bn. Plain view; Neb., Dec. 8.—It. Kat acnberger, 75, living near O’Neill, is ! believed to be the oldest and most active comhunker in the state. Be side* his other farm work h* planted and cultivated unaided a largo field of corn from which he alone husked and cribbed 1.500 bushels. 17.000 Goal Miners Strike. WilkeHharre, pa.. Dec. 8.—Seven teen thousand miners employed in 13 collieries of the Lehigh Valley Coal company struck today despite efforts of union leader* to prevent a walkout. Possibilities of the strike spreading throughout the district coi&yfletely tying up th»* industry were consider ed remote by both union leader* and company officials. Army Orders Brig «Jeti Halatend Doraay, Fort Omi ha, Neb., will proceed In Fort !>e* Moinei, la. In connection with lit* duHea tin com manding R«nernl Fourteenth Infantry brigade, and mm a tepreaentattve of the [corps area, comma ndei. and upon eomple tlon of this duty will return to hi» proper atatlon. First Lieut. Clifford Smith. f|uarter* master corn*, will proceed to Fort Meade H It . for the purpoxe of carrying out the mat run Iona of the Lorp* arei commander and upon completlob of tlda duty will re turn to i|l* proper atatlon lle-aette Officer*, HIM It IHtialon. A. A M c-eeg rt dla. Tnltnuge, Ndt. au polptad aec-ond lieutenant Cnv OK*'. F F. (irlgge. Hrottabhiff. Neb. appointed cap tain .Med (»RC, .1 T Anhford. WlnnehuRo, Nab. appointed first lieutenant FA-MItc J .1 I .h ncer. Ornah*, appointed mu |or Med-ORO; A. A Tukey Omaha. up pointed captain Ml' Old' M R Wllaon, Omaha, appointed aecond lieutenant Inf OKC. New York Cocktails Dangerous as Bombs. Says Kansas Author Hr AMOrlalMf f*reM. New York, Her. 8.—New York cork tails are aa dangerous as bombshells, William Allen While of Emporia. Kan., declared today. The publicist, here to attend meet Ings of th# Rockefeller foundation and Bok pears award Jury, paused m deplia-a the city's wietnees. "New York could be cleaned up Imernlght. If prominent eltlra-ns, the 1 leaders who make opinion, would rig •irously set their faces against viola Hon In the great houses of the tawn/t. he , \ * "Her* on the eastern seaboard It's th* leading citizen* who talk like crooks and morons, and some of I hose, bright, blessed day* when the west, In Its pink splendor—whir* will look as red as Moscow to Wall street— when the west, I say, rises up and hoots and jeers at the Mill amend ment and its protection of property rights, a fut lot of attention we will pay to the New York crowd that lias 1 cen In rebellion against th* IKth amendment. "If w* are going to have s consli tutlon, It cannot be obeyed in spot*." Use Our Lay-a-\\ay Plan L)uck Rockers for children up to four years old, in beautiful pink, blue or ivory enamel; decorated as pic 1 One of a thousand beauti ful. practical TOYS IN OUR THIRD FLOOR TOY SHOP Bring the children to meet that jolly old man, Santa Claus MOM)AY FEATURES I dys ut 50c Dressed Dolls—Tom Tinkers— Soft Dogs—Stuffed Cats—Vel vet Elephants — Blocks — Toy Dishes—Large Linen Books— Humming Tops — Chimes — Climbing Monkeys.* Toys at 1.00 Iron Trains—Telephones—Walk ing Dogs — Monkeys — Street Cars—Toonerville Trolleys—Tea Sets—Drums — Teddy Bears— Toy Stoves—Tumbling Clowns —Fire Engines—Circus Sets— Log Cabins—Pianos. , Toys at 1.50 Steam Engines — Mechanical Trains—Games—Footballs—Pic ture Puzzles—Dolls—Doll Heads —Doll Wigs—Doll Dressers— Nested Blocks—B oat s—Chemi craft. Toys at 2.00 v Mamma Dolls- Doll Dressers— Doll Carts—Children’s Chairs— Sleds—Mechanical Trains Doll Heads—Doll Wigs—U. S. Maps — Building Blocks—Tractors and Trailers. . -® Smart Traveling Cases for Christmas Ladies’ Fitted Week End Cases 16, 18, 20 and 22 inches; in cow hide, shark and seal leather; available with or without trBys; fitted with amber, ivory and ■hall fittings, 26.30, 30.00, 34.00, 43.50, 55.00. Ladies’ Fitted Week End Bags Made of calf, seal or patent leath ers; lined with silk or brocaded leathers; fitted with shell, am ber or French ivory, 12.50, 13.50, 18.00. 22.00 to 50.00. Over-Nite Bags In seal, calf or shark leather; 15 and 16 inches long, lined with silk or leather, 0.50, 11.00, 12.00, 14.00 and 16.00. Toilet Cases In full grained calf leather, 5.00. 6 25, 0.00, 15.00. Fitted Toilet Cases in full grained calf leather, with ivory, shell or amber fittings, 15.00. 17.00 nnd 26.00 0, Solid Mahogany Humidor Kxartly an pictured, fitted with metal iined humidor » hard & Wilhelm Co, SIXTEENTH AND HOWARD Y our Christmas Gift of FURNITURE * Can be purchased to advantage in this store where more than SEVENTY THOUSAND SQUARE FEET of Floor Space is de voted to Gifts for the Home Be Sure and See this “Christmas Special” 3 Piece Living Room Suite Generous in size. this suite presents a most attractive appearance. Outside of backs are covered in the same grade of material as remainder of suite. A full web foundation supports each of the loose spring cushioned seats. Three pieces in blue and taupe velour— Samp suite in mohair and velour combination with tassel trim at arm.U Genuine “Cowan” Martha Washington Sewing Cabinet Made of solid selected mahogany; 2!) inches high; sliding r< movable needle tray in top drawer; spool rods in second drawer; large roomy third drawer; deep pocket on each end for mending, sewing, embroidery, etc. this pocket made seven sided as in original. The nobs made _ of solid mahogany; the post legs ^ reeded; a thick top and lids with in- wJ visible hinges. A truly wonderful Christmas gig : sold in Omaha only by Orchard & W ilhelm Co. ® T Blankets—Soft and Warm make Christmas Gifts Delightful and ('amforts, too, make cozy Christmas Gifts All-Wool Kenwood Blan ket* in the very best of bedding colorings, satin bound, 60x84, oa.I O. /T) 72x84, each.1 4. <§ VERY SPECIAL-WOOL BLANKET s h o w n in good colorings and plaid designs, size q — 70x80.O. /T) Comfort*—Guaranteed to be filled only with superior white cotton— 3.95,' 4.50, 5.75 MAIN FLOOR Heavy Cotton Blankets, 66x84, special at, per pair. Comfort* '(tractive sateen covered pu«e lambs’ wool filled, full si:;e comforts, scroll stitched nr tied; blue, rose, lavender and green; special, each, at. _ Genuine Mahogany Windsor Rocker —or chair, constructed for service, authentic in design, of superior finish and withal a fine Christmas jrift— 232 50 Smoking Stands In rich brown Mahog any, fitted with null tray, match holder and cigar rest. MONDAY ONLY— 2e Drop Leaf Tea Cart Finished in two-tone mahogany, this is a very fine cart that will thrill the hostess who is fortunate enough to possess it 292 "THE ROYAL" a new BRUNSWICK &*£ A Brunswick Console that will appeal to your sense of the artistic in workmanship and value as well as true musical reproduction and will bring a lasting pleasure and delight to your home. Beautifully finished in Adam Brown Mahogany or American Walnut. Equipped with the fa mous Brunswick All-Wood Oval Tone Ampli fier, single diaphragm t'ltnna, strong double spring motor, 12-inch turn table, automatic stop and tone modifier. Special Christmas Terms Cash delivers the instrument and convenient monthly payments on the balance of the account. XT 4. Orchard A Wilhelm Co ;im* hi iMHL. t homed Brunswick drain . n sponsible to the public ami the Brunswick Company for the proper servicing: of every instrument they ■ell. Is I'C/m HUC ' " °*'* Phonograph f>>r * v new type console model— . «>nr appraiser will make you a liberal nllowanre on your old machine. m m h.ooa IJf More Days to Shop —a Gift of No. 3— 142 Bridge Lamps* If e suggest that you make your pur• chases MONDAY, while we are featur ing the above and other very SPECIAL VALVES No. 3— Fashioned from wrought iron, plated with old gold, fitted with a shade made from a new kind of illuminated material that > h very pleasing. Exactly as pictured. Complete, special price— No. 2— Standard of most handsomely wrought metal, beautifully gilded. Shades of silk with rose lining and sand or black georgette overlay, trimmed with old gold galloon. Complete, SPECIAL, as illustrated— No. 1 — One of the most graceful bridge lamps we have shown. Wrought from metal gilded in fine antique tones. Shade is gathered in ■■ilk and overlaid with georgette—aa pictured, special— Both Oriental and Domestic RUGS - M a kc I dea l Christmas Gifts Lot No. 1—Orientals Beiouchistan table mats for under lamps, long and narrow in size, very' silky and rich in appearance, each. Lot No. 2—Orientals I.adic and Beiouchistan rugs; suitable for floor or Library table pieces, size about 5x2-6, good assortment, eaclv.. Lot No. 3—Orientals Mosoul, I.ilahan and Beiouchistan rug«. many of them large enough for hearth rugs; excellent blues and rich rose effects executed in soft deep pile textures; each ... Lot No. 4—Orientals Bokhara*. Kirmans. Mosouls, Hamadans: 4 -izis about 6-6x3-4, including several very I II I fine pieces, each . I Lot No. 5—Orientals .Shiraz. Iran* and large size Beiouchistan#. verv.closely woven and heavy. This latter quality insures their lying closely to the floor. A large assort ment, at each.. Chinese Rugs Our Chinese Kug shipments present the most attractive rug* we have been able to offer the public for many a long day. •We can only hint at the many bargains offered on our second floor. * _ ”\2 Taupe Chinese -20.00 •1x2 Gold Chinese. .28.00 :»\2 Blue Chinese. 35.00 r>-2\7 Ivory Chinese. 50.00 » ex'! French Gray Chinese, <i 55.00 6x1 Mulberry Chinese. *t .05.00 T\4 Empire blue... 90.00* 9x6 Soft rose . . . 165.00 U»x8 Rich taupe. 250.00 12x9 All color* represented. .375.00 1.1x9 Royal Blue and •vory. 425.00 15x9 Mahoxranv and blue, »«.550.00 ^ Many other# both large and unusual sites. Wilton Rugs In Oriental patterns, closely ami firmly woven in splendid colors, an almost endless assortment. -•*»'» . 11 .1K1 36x61. 16.50 4 t'Xi-6 .Ui.50 <■* 8-3x10-6. 00.00 m. hxtra Quality Seamless Axmmsters In copies of Chinese Rur-* and in attractive allover effect*. Miiiie frnn' the best wools, constructed with a long nap that will Rive splendid service. . «..»o 11. 00 39.50 r»,-b . 09.50 «■■<•>! Seamless kilmarnoeks 1’htse arc new .mil very desirable Bedroom Hugs. woven with out si'finis. Due to file close weave these rugs arc easy to car* fur. Shown in chinti patterns to match the wall coverinf and window hangings. 27x7.4.. «.«>0 3«x6S . ».25 4 »',\7 s 20.00 9x12. 00.00 <-*ch hroadloom Carpets and Uiemlle Hit- popular neutral shade* ii. vogue for the carpeting of large ms can he .cured in O ft. and 12-ft. width earpe:. so that * quite large spaces tan frequently be covered without seams excellent evades are offered in Velvets, Wiltons and high pile Chenilles. Prices, per square yard 5.00 6.50 7.75 9.50