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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 2, 1924)
Bank at Aurora Damaged by Fire tipper Story of Building De stroyed—Hose Breaks, Handicapping Firemen. Aurora. Neb., .Ian. 1.—Fire broke but in the second story of tho First National Bank building and com . letely gutted the roof nnd upper » ■ ory. The banking room was ’ iooded and considerable damage was ADVERTISEMENT. | The Best Cough Syrup 1 is Home-made. O Ilfir'* »n «i«y ^ay to *nre $3, and h Q yet have the beet cough remedy h Q you ever tried- h[ You've probably heard of this well known plan of making cough syrup at home. But lmve you ever used it? Thousands of families, the world over, feel that they could lmrdly keep house without it. It's simple and cheap, but the way it takes hold of a cough will soon barn it a permanent place in yoiH- home. ,nto a pint bottle, pour V/z ounces of l’incx; tlicn add plain granulated sugar syrup to till up the pint. Or, if desired, use clarified ntolasses, horny, or corn syrup, instead of sugar svrup. 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L ~ Say “Phillips”- Protect Your Doctor and Yourself Demand genuine “Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia,” the original Milk of Mag uesia prescribed by physicians for iifty years. Refuse Imitations of the genuine "Phillips.” 25-cent bottles, also larger size, con tain directions and usee—sny drug store. _ done to the furniture end fixture*. Some furniture was taken out as it was feared that the entire building would go. Firemen worked In the bitter cold and cutting wind, but were handicapped by the hose break ing twice. The First National bank has been considering the advisability of con structing a new building at Twelfth and L streets, and it Is thought that damage to Its present location wilt hasten erection of the new building. The present building was constructed in 1890 and has been occupied by the banking institution ever since. Of ficers of the bank are W. I. Farley, president; A. W. Hickman, vice presi dent; J. J. Refshauge, cashier. The upper story was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Don Wright. They lost all of their furniture with no insur ance. It is supposed that tlio fire started from the electric wiring in the attic.. More Than 30 Quakes Are Felt in California Brawley, Cal., Jan. 1.—More than 30 separate earth tremors were felt In the Imperial valley between 9:30 last night and 7 this morning. None was heavy, a few' Jolting buildings sharply, the general movement being lateral. Each shock was accompanied by a thunder-llke rumble, which also was noted who nno shocks were felt. No damage was reported. Quake Shakes Manila. By AsMoclated Pr**s. Manila, Jan. 1.—An earthquake at 2 this morning shook buildings of Manila and aroused people from their sleep. No damage was re ported. Sheriff Denies Rumor of Moral Squad Shakeup Sheriff Mike Endres yesterday de nled rumors that there would be changes made soon in the personnel of the county morals squad. “There lias been nothing really set tled yet,” said the sheriff. “Wednes day a full announcement will be made. Olaf Thestrup, now In charge of the squad, It is rumored, will be put on a day shift, but I haven’t heard anything about It.” Gift Painting Unveiled at Kearney City Library Kearney, Neb., Jan. 1.—Formal un veiling of the painting "An English Girl," Lawton Parker's gift to the city of Kearney, took place at 4 o'clock New Year's day, the program l>elng in charge of the library board. The picture, which has taken several medals it art shows, was presented to Kearney in September In memory of the father and mother of the artist who were residents of this city. Doctor Seeks Nomination as Convention Delegate Dr. Lee W. Edwards, 296* Popple ton avenue, chiropractor. Is seeking nomination ’ as district delegate to the national democratic convention, according to petitions being circu lated. The name of Tom Allen, Governor Bryan’s brother-in-law, also appears on a petition as delegate-at-large, with Dr. 8. L. Ashworth of Lincoln as alternate delegate. Canada haa put an embargo on dogs from the United Kingdom other than lap dogs or pet dogs under 12 Fishermen Bring in Sperry s Wrecked Plane Although his flivver seaplane was undamaged by its fall into the English channel, I-awrenee hpeiry lost his life in Its plunge, no trace of hint Inning been found sin e the accident a week ago. Photo shows fishermen who found the plane hauling it to shore at It ye, near Susses, England.___ Seine River Rising Rapidly in Paris Paris, Jan. 1—The weather proph ets and the experts who gauge the ebb and flow of the Seine were pre dicting today the river would reach the highest level of the present flood tomorrow, but rain set In again this evening nnd the Seine continued to rise somewhat more rapidly than had been calculated, while some of its af fluents were becoming appreciably more swollen. The river now is seren feet below the high level of 1919, when the sub ways were flooded nnd boats were required for traffic around the for eign office, the St. Lazare station nnd other conspicuous points. At* the present rate of the rise, which Is about two feet in 24 hours, a record height would be reached by Friday. The administrative bureaus are be Ingoverwhelmed with appeals from the riverside population, especially In the suburbs, where a. repetition of the disaster of 14 years ago Is feared, despite the reassuring predictions of the wenther men. Silk Worth $12,000,000 in Cargo Crossing U. S. Chicago, Jan. 1.—Four special trains carrying $12,000,000 worth of silk, the largest and most valuable shipment ever to cross the continent, will arrive In Chicago over the Bur lington railroad tomorrow and Thurs day. The consignment comes from the orient by way of Seattle and will he run through to New York intact. The silk is being transported in baggage cars and the trains are being operated on faster than regular passenger train time, the run from Seattle to Chicago being scheduled at 68 12 hours. There are 46 cars In all, two trains of 11 cars each and two of 12 each. Bach train is accompanied by 25 armed guards. Canadian railroads heretofore have carried much of th« silk shipments. Former Beatrice Resident Die Beatrice, Neb., Jan. 1.—Mrs. D. Hurst, formerly of this city, died at her home at Akron, Colo. She is survived by her husband and three children. She was a sister of Mrs. Frank Hurst of this city. I Two Omaha Landlords Cut Rent New Year’s Two landlords in Omaha gave their tenants New Year's presents In the form of rent reductions. E. W. S olenberg, owner of the Birchwood, was one of these. • • "I thought that the tenants had this reduction coming to them bo I gave it to them," ho said. Bee Huff, owner of the Beeton and the Adelaide, was the other landlord, who made an appreciable reduction in rent. Paving Foreman Dies. Beatrice, Neb., Jan. 1.—Word has been received of the death of W. H. Fisher, foreman of the Watts Con struction company which' had the paving contract at Wymore last /" " ■ s If you got a camera for Christmas Our salesmen, connect ed as they are with an ex clu'i* *ly photographic store, arc experienced cam * era users. Accordingly they are prepared to explain equipment that you may not thoroughly understand and to advise how to use it to the best advantage. And they’re glad to ren der this service. Developing,printing and en larging of the superior kind. Eastman Kodak Co. (Th* Robert Dempster Co.) 1813 Fornun St. Branch Storm 308 South 15th St J ■* summer, the end coming at Red Cloud where he had been 111 for some time. He Is survived by three daugh ters. Burial was at Red Cloud. Bee Want Ads Produce Result* Judge Day Keeps Domestic Court Fitzgerald Named as Presiding Judge in Annual Shift of Judiciary. James M. Fitzgerald was elected presiding Judge of the second Judicial district f'>r the ensuing year at the election of district Judges held at the court house Tuesday. Judge Fitzgerald will preside over criminal court. Louis Grebe, who has been a bailiff or almost 40 years, was reappointed, as was Charles Johnson. The judges discussed the calling of a grand Jury, but decided that a jury is not needed at this time. Judge L. li. Day will have the court of domestic relations another year. He announced that Esther John son will be reappointed juvenile of ficer. Joe Brown was appointed bailiff in Judge Day's court. District Judges Hastings and Goes were assigned to equity courts while Judges Stauffer, Leslie, Troup, Wake ly and Redlck get jury dockets. Dr. G. A. Young and Alvin John son were again named to sit on the sanity commission. Robert Smith. rlerk of the <1 let riot court, la a mem ber ex-offlcio. Uom will preable over rmturallta tlon court and case* In Washington county. Judgo Hastings will »tt*n< court in Burt county. Chi Idren Cry for T* ___-_. . vvvxwt r««at« MOTHER:- Fletcher’s Castoria is a pleasan*, harm less Substitute for Castof Oil, Paregoric, Teething Drops and Soothing Syrups, prepared for Infants in arms and Children all ages. To avoid imitations, always look for the signature of Proven directions on each package. Physicians everywhere recommend it Annual January Sale white'goods Commencing Wednesday, January 2, at 9 a. m. Reductions of 10% to 50% Ruffled Curtains —in marquisette; January sale prices, per pair— 1.50 1.75 2.25 —in voile; January sale prices, per pair— 2.50 2.85 3.85 Plain and Lace Edged Voile and Marquisette Curtains Jantiarv sale prices, per pair 75* 1.00 1.25 1.50 2.25 2.50 One Pair and Half Pair Lots Curtains This table presents a wide choice and the savings you can realize are about 50% All styles are represented from 1.00 per pair up. Curtain Materials —include marquisettes, voiles, lace nets and grenadines. A full range of all quali ties will be in the sale. Mattress Protectors and Ped Spreads Mattress Protectors, double bed size, most durable protactor made, size 54x76, very special, each.2.75 Extra heavy Bed Spread, double bed size regular 10.00 quality, allfthtly imperfect; while the stock last*, special, each .. Dimity Bed Spreads— 63x90 .2.50 80x90 .3.00 72x90 ..2.75 72x108 unbl.3.00 Wamsutta Percale Sheets Plain hemstitched. 72x90 Sheets .3.10 81x90 Sheets .3.60 81x99 Sheets .4.00 81x108 Sheets .4.30 42x38V4 Pillow Cases..75** 45x38Vi Pillow Cases..80«* Orient Sheets «3x99, each .1.50 72x99, each .1.60 81x90, each .1.80 81x99, each .1.95 42x30, each .38<V 45x36, each .40<^ Anchor Brand Sheets 63x99 Sheets, each. .. .1.65 81x90 Sheets, each-1.80 81x99 Sheets, each ...2.00 45x36 Pillow Case?, each . 50C 45x36 H. S., each.55C New Bedford Sheets 72x99 .2.95 81x90 .3.05 81x99 .3.35 81x108 .3.65 42x38 4 .60c 45x38 4 .-..65C Blankets 66x80 Pink and Blue Plaids, in heavy, soft, downy cotton, per pair-... .4.75 72x84 Gray and Tan, plain centers, in heavy, soft, downy cotton, per pair.5.50 66x80 All-Wool Blankets, in assorted plaids. per pair. .....10.00 70x80 All-Wool Blankets, in assorted plaids, per pair ....... . ...13.75 See Windows — Sale on Main rioor ® — ——-® -and MATTRESSES Three Most Unusual Values. Being the very best quality procurable in mattresses at the prices quoted: No, 1 Special 50-pound combination felt mat tress, wood wool center, extra well built fer long service, made up in roll edge style, securely tufted. Sale Price— No. 2 Special 43-pound cotton felt mattress, en closed in fancy art ticking with sateen borders, welt edge, French seamed and diamond tufted, a very splendid value at, Sale Price— No. 3 Special 50-pound cotton felt mattresses built with 4-row stitched edge enclosed in fancy art ticking, fitted with strong strap handles, Ss e Price— * » $985 $1475 $1765. All the Mattresses sold in this store are high grade quality products built in our own factory to our own specifications. Mattress prices $6.75, $8.50, $11.00, $12.50,$15.00. $17.50. $20.00, $23.50, $26.50, $28.50, $32.50, $35.00, $39.50, $48.00 and $50.00 See Howard St. Window Display of Odd Wood Beds in Walnut and Mahogany, on Sale at half price: See Howard St. >\ indow Display ot Sample Mattresses in All Grades—Only One of a Kind, on Sale at LESS ONE-THIRD Established 1893 SIXTEENTH AND HOWARD STREETS