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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 26, 1924)
First Suspects in Auto Theft Ring on Trial Farmer and Son Accused of Receiving Stolen Cars—• 18 Machines Recovered by Officers. Special Dispatch to The Omaha lire. O'Neill, Neb., Jan. 25.—The first trial In connection with the gigantic auto thief ring that has been operat ing in northern Holt and Boyd coun ties and along the South Dakota i ne was held In county court here yesterday and today when Horace Henlfin and his son, Calvin Henifin, were arraigned on the charge of re ceiving stolen property, yhey were held to the district court and their bonds fixed at $1,000 each. Orlnw Colwell, who resides along the Niobrara river in northern Holt, and Gus Hagenstein. a Justice of the peace and notary public of Spencer. Neb., were witnesses for the state. Colwell testified that he accompanied Ross Jackson and Andy Hafsass to the Henlfin farm when Henifin pur chased a Ford touring car for a con sideration of $150 and 12 gallons of whisky. Colwell also testified that Henifin knew that the cars were stolen and that Hagenstein later furnished ficti tious bills of sale for two cars to the . Ilonlfins for a consideration of $25. » f iagenstein later verified the testi mony. Eighteen Ford cars already have been recovered by the state and fed eral men who are scouring the two counties for stolen cars. Judge Declines to Cut Terms of Tram Robbers By Associated Press. Lincoln, Jan. 25.—No diminution of he sentence of 10 years wag allow ed by District Judge W. M. Morn ing today in the cases of McKinley Dennis, Ward Hatcher, Floyd Barn hill and R. C. Carroll, whom the judge has sentenced to 10 years in the state penitenitary for robbery of a street car motorman. Tho young men had applied for bench parole. Judge Morning said he had de cided his sentence for the young men bad been rather heavy, since they had testified that they had robbed the motorman "for excitement" and in view of their previous good rec ord, but that he would allow the state board of pardons and paroles to take up the matter. He adds that he would recommend favorable action by the board. Man Dies from Fumes of Refrigerator Car Heater Boone, la., Jan. 25.—Fumes from a heater in a Chicago & Northwestern refrigerator car caused the death here today of John Teahan. 50, who, with Mark Daughan, 23. was found unconscious in the car by an inspec * tor this morning. Daughan, who is believed to be from Chicago, Is undergoing an oxy gen treatment. The men are believed ‘o have boarded the car at Omaha. ■ Mrs. Stillman’s Indian Guide Seeks Damages Fred Beau vis, Canadian - Indian guide, named as co-respondent' by James A. Stillman, former president of the National City bank of New York, in tlie latter's unsuccessful divorce suit against Mrs. Stillman, han sued Mrs. Stillman for $7,621, claimed salary and expenses in helping her fight her husband's charges. Stillman alleged that Beauvais was the father of Mrs. Stillman's baby son, (>uy Stillman. Nebraska Editorial Group Meets at Wayne Wayne, Nob., Jan. 25.—The North east Nebraska Editorial association met hero this afteroon and evening. The morning was spent in visiting about the city. In the afternoon a business session was held, during v.hich several palters were read and craft matters discussed at length. Old Buck, field secretary of the state as sociation, was present and talked on organization; also upon the proposed code of newspaper ethics to be sub mitted at the February meeting of the association in Grand Island. A banquet was tendered the visit ing newspaper people this evening, the Kiwanis club acting as host. The banquet was attended by 160 citizens and guests. Numerous short talks were made, one by JVill M. Maupin of The Omaha Bee editorial staff. Many of the visiting editors took advantage of the opportunity to visit the State Normal school while here. Gum King Contests Court Award to Nebraskan’s Sop Fremont, Neb., Jan. 24.—Attorneys for William Wrigley, jr.. In Chicago are contesting the award recently made by the master In chancery giv ing L. P. Larson, Jr., son of L. P. Larson of Fremou, a Judgment amounting to over $2,000,000, accord ing to a report reaching here today. Larson recently was awifYded the judgment as a result of an alleged infringement of his copyright on gum wrappers designated as "double mint.-’ RADIO i ’ Announcement! ATURDAY we formally open our new nil complete Radio Department. Weeks of ^reparation, as well as enlargement of our store and the building of a mezzanine floor, enables u» to offer to radio fans of this Vicinity a complete and up-to-tne-minuie itaciio service partmenc, which will be in charge of expert radioists. Come in Saturday and see the new coast-to-coast receiving sets. Neutrodyne, Crosley, Acmedyne These sets are “the last word in radio.” They are exceptional for their distance, volume and selectivity. We are the downtown i dealer for these three famous makers of radio receiving sets. Also a complete stock of parts will be maintained for your convenience. . I Attention! Mr. and Mrs. Piano Buyer i Now is your golden opportunity to save on a Piano or Player, as this big remodeling sale will truly be a real Piano event | for Omaha. ' J”° BABY GRANDS - - - $390 &w UprigKt Piano* - - - $275 n.°w° Player Pifuio*, now - - $425 Then in Used Pianos CROWN, going at.. . $ 75 Mendelssohn, a dandy..... .. ......... .$150 Mueller, good as new.,... .$135 Chickering Grand. $425 Steinway Upright.$525 Hackley Upright Grand.$175 We have 40 good used instruments at ridiculously low prices— j too many to describe. Come at once; you won t be disappointed in either price or quality. ALL PIANOS AND PLAYERS SOLD ON EASY PAYMENTS 419 S. 16th St., Omaha, Neb. Nebraska Couple Married 50 Years Wandering Musician's Played Wedding March—Radio Used for Celebration. Fremont, Neb., Jan. 25.—Mr. and Mrs. John W. Eakin of Arlington were married SO years ago to the strains played by a wandering hand of musicians. Yesterday a program picked out of the air by radio pro vided the entertainment at the party held in honor of their 50th anniver sary. Mr. and Mrs. Eakin have resided in Washington county for many years. Both were born and reared in Virginia where they were married. Six years later they came to Nebraska, set tling in Lincoln township, where they resided until 1888. They then pur chased the Browning farm near Ken nard where they lived until 11 years ago when they purchased the home In Arlington. Of their eight children, only two were able to be present at the anni versary party, Mrs, H. Cook and Mrs. Will Osterman, both of Arlington. The other six children are scattered to extreme corners of the country. Klaneman to Lecture. Beatrice, Neb., Jan. 25.—The Ku Klux Klan will hold a meeting In Firemen's hall, this city, Thursday evening, January 31, which will be addressed by Dr. Plummer, national lecturer. It is said that the klan here has an organization of about 500 members. Montana Bank Closes., Missoula, Mont., Jan. 25. — The American Bank and Trust Co., for merly the Scandinavian American hank, closed Its doors today at noon. It is the first bank In western Mon tana to he closed recently. Typical American City, Denise Says of Omaha > “The most American city in America," was an appraisal of Oma ha, given by the Rev. Jjarlmore Denise, president of the Presbyterian Theological semniary, speaking yes terday to memebrS of the Conti nental club. He is a native of Omaha, recently returned to the city of his boyhood days. He stated at the luncheon that he recalled an Instance of play ing baseball on the site of Hotel Fontenelle. "I was horn at Nineteenth and Dodge streets and I can remember when a prairie fire was stopped at Nineteenth and Douglas steets,” he said. President Denise stated that dur ing his 25 years in the east he knew that Omaha stood high in educa tional affairs. He stressed the Im portance of a city having manhood an well as material blessings anil urged that moral training go hand in hand with education. Nebraska Resident for 60 Years Dies Near Table Rock Table Rock, Neb., Jan. 25.—Philo Perctval, a brother of Judson Per oival. who died two weeks ago, wus found dead on the floor of his resi dence. Tie was past 70. It Is sup posed that he died from heart dis ease. His wife died several years ago, since which time he had lived with his son. Rert. He Is survived C-l-e-a-r-a-n-c-e ALL COATS A-t x/2 P-r-i-c-e Many Trimmed in Beautiful Fur Mil Faraam y by four eons ami three daughters. He nettled in this county 60 years ago, coming with his father front Wisconsin and living near the old town of Cincinnati near the state line. Funeral services were held at the U. B. church. Golden Wedding Observed. Lexington, Neb., Jan. 25.—Mr. and Mrs. Prosper Naviaux celebrated their golden wedding at the K. C hall In this city. All of their seven children, 20 grandchildren, and one great grandchildren were preaent and about 200 Invited guests. Mr. and Mrs. Navlaux were mar ried in Dubuque, la.. 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