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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 17, 1924)
Tricounty ^ ater Body Holds Meet " —> All Officers of Associatiou Arq Kc-Electetl—Report ou Potential Power of Flow. * Holdrege, Neb.. Jam 5 6.—The Tri county Supplemental Water associa held their annual meeting at -v’fden today. All of last year's of floors were reelected; C. W. He t'ooaugh, Holdrege, president; George l’. < Kinsley, Mlnden, vice president; •T. ft. Clark, Hastings, treasurer: Kirk Grebs, Hastings, secretary. Profes snrw Jtussell and Hurr of the Univer sity of Nebraska substituted a soil survey report of counties in rn% proj ect showing the soil can well (take • are of the water for supplemental use. and produce good crops each year. 7". V report stressing the power'that could be generated was given. im5i eating ifcat between 30,004 and 35, onO horsepower coud be taken from the flow, which would be ample pow er, not only to light the whole vi cinity covered by the project, but a iso power enough for all purposes. The reports were not wholly com pleted and when completed will not be made public until approved by Commissioner ob Irrigation D. N. J-iavls of Washington. Nearly 150 members attended the meeting. Conklin First Democrat to File in Sixth District Lincoln, Jan. 16.—The first op ponent of Congressman Bob Sim of the Sixth district appeared ^today when the nomination of Harry P. Conklin, democrat, of North PlatVe was filed. Ccnklin is a vet eran of the world war. He was a first lieutenant. It is understood that four demo ctats in all will contest the party nomination at the primaries in the Sixth district, one of whom will be George X. Gibbs of North Platte. Gibbs gained cojsfsiderable fame re cently at North Platte in his prose cution of former County Treasurer Houder. In a letter reeeived today from a Gibbs supporter, he is said to fat or the bonus, oppose the Esch Cummins law, and the working of the federal reserve bank. Another democrat with congres sional aspirations is Herman Diers of Gresham, who Is expected try file within a few days from.the Fourth district. Nebraska News Nubbins COLUMBUS—John Ditter, Monrpe (Neb.) blacksmith, waa injured while shoeing a horse at Ills shop when the animal kicked him against the side ae building. Ditter was knocked ..conscious. He probably suffered a fractured skull. COLUMBUS—Joseph Borowiak, Dunown (Neb.) resident for 40 years. ^^jg found dead in bed at the home of in- stepdaughter, Miss Katy Roslo, to fay. Two daughters survive. Mrs. Thomas Kurtz of Columbus and Mrs. lohn P. Sokol of Duncan. •BEATRICE—Below zero weather (Das prevailed In this section of the stato for nearly two weeks, it being tne coldest snap here in years. The ground is covered with nearly a foot of snow and farmers say It is Just the thing for the winter wheat. GENEVA—At a meeting of the Community club last nlght»fnr their regular monthly dinner. Prof. H. E. Bradford of the University of Ne braska gave an address an "The Old and the New." ProfesMttr Brad ford covered the changes 1* social, educational aud commercial condi tions. Professor Bradford ajao talked before the high school assembly while in Geneva. — BEATRICE—Petitions are In circu lation to have the name of D. S. Pal bey placed on the primary ballot as a candidate for delegate from the Fourth Nebraska district to the republican national convention at Cleveland June 10. Mr. Dal bey repreaented Gage county in tbe state legislature a few years ago. OKN'KVA —First steps to boost the candidacy of Charles H. Sloan for Tailed (Rates senator were taken Monday night when a temporary or garflzatlun was in(*ie with G. R. Bor land as chairman and Tyler Edge combe, secretary. A mass meeting at the courthouse In Geneva has been a arranged for Friday night of this and n permanent organization wiRPie arranged. BEATRICE—Henry IVafaon, ' *7, for 10 years a resident of the Diller vicinity, died at his home after a brief illness. ’ He was a great lover of horses and was well known among horsemen in tills section of the state. He Is survived by two children. BLUE SPRINGS—Silas E. Van Riper, 71, who died In a Lhjpoln hos pital Monday was an old resident of this place, having settled here In pio neer da>s. The body arrived here today for burial beside his wife, who died several years ago. The funeral will be held from the Evangelical church. RE YNOLPH—-The Burlington rail way has just, finished ballasting and raising its track on the main line through this place with 21* carloads ,,f cinders, unloaded and worked Into the grade between here and Thomp son during the last (SO days. The cin ders do not bold moisture and frost as much ns flirt. BEATRICE—Funeral services for Ured C- Leber were held at the Scott llarman chapel by Rev. J. M. Darby. M'-. Leber, who was employed as night fireman at the city waterworks pi-lilt, dropped dead whllwon duty last week. A widow and tw-o children sur vive. MH 'OOK — Sheriff Hudson of Frontlet county loal a prisoner he was bring ing to McCook Just aa they were en tering the city limit*. The prisoner struck the sheriff over the head and In the darkness made his get swsy. lie vvss under arrest for carrying con cealed weapons. BEE—Ray Lusher, 13, son or Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Lusher, sustained a hi nV n arm when cranking a car Hat jgimhy. r BLAIR—Twenty-five members of tbe Blair volunteer fire department, with two delegates of the Kennard fire company, have left to attend an nual convention of the Nebraska Volunteer Firemen's association, open •••„ a four-day session at Beatrics. Adversaries Organize Ranks for Grim Lea/t ) ear Struggle at Melton Nelson, N'eb., Jan. 16.—Leap year activities have begun here. A Loyal Bachelors club was organized last week and last night these distin guished gentlemen made their first public appearance of the new year en masse. A theater party was given them by themselves and 25 were seen occupying the front row. Badge* bearing ,the warning: "Ladies, Be ware,” were worn, and their conduct has thrown consternation Into the ranks of the marriageable women of the community. A counter body is being contem plated which will he made up of leap year enthusiasts, who are deter mined that there will be a number of weddings in Nelson bffore next p\ dependence,day, regardless of the fact that giving 10 days' notice has proven unpopular in Nebraska. The outcome of this “'tattle of 1924" is becoming interesting. Plaps Under Way for State Press Convention Urand island. Neb., Jan. 16.—Secre tin*' ole Buck of the Nebraska State l'ress association was In the city In conference with the chamber of com merce and representatives of the local publishers and printers, yvlth refer ence to the annual meeting of the state association to take place here February 21, 22 and 23. The winter meeting belngn u more purely business affair, not much In the (entertainment line will be want ed for the day time, but the tenta tive plans now Include a banquet by the chamber of commerce In eo-op eratton with local craftsmen, on the evening of February 21, and an in formal general family party on the evening of February 22, Judge 1. L. Albert Files for State Supreme Bench Columbus, Neb., Jan. 16.—Judge I L. Albert of Columbus has filed with the secretary of state in Lincoln notice of his candidacy for th- Ne braska state supreme court at the primary election next spring. Mail Caught in Flywheel. Shenandoah, la., Jan. 16.—Henry Klute, farmer. 33, whose leg was broken in five places, his left arm dislocated and two ligaments torn loose, when his coat caught In the fly wheel of his cornsheller engine, was taken to ttie Ensworth hospital at St. Joseph. Mr. Klute and his wife and two children reside 15 miles south of Shenandoah, near Westboro, Mo. ADVERTISEMENT. BEWARE THE G0U6H OR COLD THAT HANGS ON Chronic coughs and persistent colds lead to serious lung trouble. You can stop them notv with Creomulsion, and emulsified creosote that Is pleasant to take. Creomulsion la a new medical discovery with twofold- action; It soothes and heals the Inflamed mem branes and kills the germ. Of all known drugs, creosote Is rec ognized by the medical fraternity as the greatest healing agency for the treatment of chronic coughs and colds and other forms of throat and lung troubles. 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Lace, gold, silver and flowers add charm. Our Entire Stock of Beautiful F ur Trimmed Coats $75.00 - $225 Coats of the richest fabrics and elabor ately trimmed with the finest furs will be j included in this sale. Exclusive high-grade < models, only one of a kind, will be priced ' for a quick clearance at these prices. Third Floor January Clearance Sale o/ Wash Dresses Mina Taylor and Other Makes Included Priced in Two Groups Values From $1.59-$2.98 I I All Sizes 16 to 40 Apron Frocks GingKam, percale and English print apron frocks in dark and light colors. Made with short 1 or half length sleeves, collars, cuffs and pockets. Trimmed with pipings of contrasting color. Col ors are black and white, brown, blue and red in checked or .figured materials. Sizes small, med ium and large. * Dress Styles Frocks made of Amoskeag and Kal burnie ginghams in a large assortment of colors, plaids and checks. Daintily trimmed with collars of white pique, lawn or organdy. Finished with pockets and sashes. 250 Crepe Gingham Dresses Values $3.98 to $5.98 Fashioned with three-quarter or long sleeves, these crepe ging ham dresse are lovely for home wear during the cold weather. In warm shades of < * Finished with pockets, collars and sashes and prettily trimmed with black machine embroidery. Women’s sizes, 36 to 42; misses’ sizes, 16 to 20. Orange and Black Copen and Tan « I Navy and Buff Rose and Black » Gingham Apron Frocks All gingham apron frocks left in our stock will be included ^1 QP in this sale. Values up to $3.98. Sizes 36 to 52. Priced at 5econd Floor January Clearance Sale of Mdl’s Blanket RobeS KODeSf All are cut full and roomy. For Women Regular $3.49 ' 4*0 or Regular $4.95 (TO D[“ Lawrence blanket robes in copen, brown, gray and value* at. <p£.OD value* at . ^O.OJ rose, made with collar, pockets and girdle. Regular Regular $12.50 0 OC size. One to a customer. F1_, • , ‘ — *>,<W January Clearance Sale of Hosiery Children’s Hosiery 35*; 3 for 81.OO Children's fine lisle and mer cerized stockings, in plain ami Richelieu rib. in brown, black and buck. Regular 50c OP value* . OOC Women’s Sport Hose Mercerized, derby ribbed in black, navy and combinations of black and gold, black and sil ver, brown and silver. Regular $1.00 quality. Sale 89c Children’s Heavy Wool Sport Sox Sport sox with fancy cuff tops in camel, brown and heather mixtures. Sizes 71,-* to 10. Regular prices $1.50 and $1.75. $1.00 Women’s Art Silk Hosiery \rt silk hose with fancy em broidered clox. Colors black, brown, gray^and beige, gn $1.00 values.. OUC >, Main Floor f Women s Jersey Silk Envelope Chemise i $2.75 to $5.50 Fancy jersey envelope chemise, well tailored and daintily trimmed with lace or hand embroid ery. In shades of flesh, orchid and maize. Sizes ■in to 42. Slightly soiled. Regularly priced from *3.50 to $10.ii5. Knit Undanvaar Dapl. __$»rond Floor January Clearance Sale of Linens Remnants—Broken Lines Merchandise Slightly Sailed Table Damask Remnants 79c to $7.SO Each Length (If Irish, Scotch and American manufacture, including 1,200 piece* in 1 and 3-yard lengths, (ircntly reduced according to size and quality. Odd Napkins Toweling Remnants Half Doz., 95c to $6.50 4*/2c to-29c Ydrd - These come in the luncheon, ,n ,,n(rth„ fr„m , ,0 4 yards, breakfast or dinner sizes. All Priced remarkably low for n are of excellent qualities. quick clearance. Fancy and Decorative Linens 25c to $37.50 Each Included are practically all sizes and shapes in doilies, cen ter pieces, luncheon cloths, dinner cloths, -c arfs, napkins. All are specially priced for quick clearance according to size and quality. One Lot Tablecloths That Are Soiled and Mussed These come in length* from 2 yard to tint extra largo 3**>-ynrd cloth.' All slightly soiled, hut of excellent quality. * $6.50 to $35.00 values now $3.25 to $17.50 Toilet Preparations 60c Mavis race Powder tor ..35* Velour Powder Puffs, choice for .10* 60c Forhans Tooth Paste for .42* $1.60 .Metal Hot Water Bottle....*1.19 $2.60 White Ivory Hair Brush .*1.79 60c Palm Olive Shampoo for . 39* $1.00 Fleur d’ Amour Tal cum . 79* 35c Mirror Nail Polish, 21* $1.50 Holman Toilet Water for .89* $1.00 Tube of Burning Per fume .... .79* 75c Incense Burner. . 35* $1.50 National Compacts, double ... . .98c 50c Jergen'* Hand Lotion, large size bottle. . • • - -42c 50c Pepsodertt Tooth Paste for .35* 50c Powder Puffs, in rubber case . 29c [__Mam r loor | ( Silver Plated Knives - Forks i 6 Knives $1 95 6 Forks £ Set of six knives and six forks, all silver plated. In bright finish, with neat edgej designs. Main Fiona Clearance Sale of China m I American Porcelain Dinnerware Porcelain In Iflue line and basket patterns. 50- piece QC set.«*>!/• I/O I,"0'.”"'*... $19.50 I .%nerican porcelain in con ventional desijms. In odd and beautiful shapes. 700 ST $37.50 Imported China Dinnerware Imported dinnerware with beautiful floral sprays in several different de signs and color combina- COQ Cfl tions. 100-piece sets. . .. «p<L*/.OU Glass' Candle sticks Tinted glass C a ndlesticks in iridescent glass, each... Nest of Colonial Glass Bowls Colonial k I a)? & bowls, four to a nest, 45e value, s::,. 25c. Cut Glass Pieces Odd pieces in cut glass ware including baskets, composes, nappies, ber ry bowls, French dress ing bottles, decanters and plates, each . / J7C Mixing Bowls Nest of 5 yellow mixing bows— $1.29 One Lot of Haviland China, Va Price Bead Mats Head mats fn combinations of colors, and in odd • haix**, each . . 800 Vases .lap vases in in a n y designs, sixes and color*, $1.29 fourth H«*or Breakfast Sets Blue and white breakfast set'. service for six. $5.50 King Tut Pottery Kinjr Tu* pottery t ,n vn<es and j«r-J / dimeres— lL _tiv ‘ Housefurnishings At Clearance Prices 4-Pi*c* f inialfr S *-i ■ Consist ing of flour can, sugar, coffer and tea cans. Blue border and aten riled dee- . orations. While Japan*'* ItroaH Bos*' In three sizes; gold 89c R a I f ian Willow I ClolKri Baikal* —Oval t>hapo, rr inforoad bottom. R«r»l»r CQr 8f>o value Waar-Evar .. Aluminum P i a Plata* Small mo. K p v' M 1 n x prirp U'O. -|/\ at only . , AW One Minute Washer $99.50 No. 14. cylinder typo, copper tub, steel frame, im proved cylinder, top construction ah\i washing principle in this machine, built to last a life time. - Regular $150.00 \alue. CA Sale price.. I out th I loot -.“One of America's Great Stores ’ V