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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (May 17, 1924)
4} Grocer, Slain in Gun Fight: Pets Onlv Witnesses j James J. Spellman Loses in Last Encounter With Rob bers; Slayer Escapes Without Loot. Two pets were the only witnesses to the final and fatal meeting of lames J. Spellman, 65, grocer at 1106 North Seventeenth street, and a bandit Thursday night. A dog, chaned in a rear corner nf the store, and a cat on a pile of neks behind the counter, were the only other occupant^ of the store when a bandit entered, began firing a: the door and escaped without loot. Spellman fought, as evidenced by two empty shells in the revolver which was held tightly clutched In his hand when he was found. He had been struck by three of the bandit's bullets, one in hiS head, another in bis chest and another in his arm. Dozen Attempts For years Spellman has been re puted a "fast man with a gun in time of trouble.” During the 26 years that he has operated his little store there have been more than a dozen desperadoes attempt to rob him but never ha* he lost anything through a theft except when prowlers have broken into the place during his ab senoe. Police believe that the slayer know ing of Spellman's reputation as a fighter, entered the store with a re volver in his hand. When Spellman saw the bandit he is thought to have reached for his own weapon, which he kept in hia pocket, and frightened the bandit Into shooting. The bandit fired six shots alto gether, three striking Spellman and three crashing into the wall behind him. Spellman fired twice, but neither of his bullets took effect. Both were found on the floor of the store. One of the bandit’s bullets pierced a can of beans on the shelf, another punctured a can of olives and then passed through a can of corn. The third, w-hich went wild, was found embedded in the shelving. Funeral services will be held Mon day at 8:30 a. m. at the home and at Holy Family, church at 9, Father P. F. Coney officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary cemetery. Ox Team Woman Pioneer of 1869 Dies at Age of 85 Plainview, Neb., May 16.—Mrs. Sarah Smith diad at her home here at the age of 85. In 1869, with her hus band, she moved from the east by ox team to Dixon county, Nebraska, where they lived for 20 years, Then they moved to Central City, Neb., and subsequently to Plainview. Mra. Smith had 13 children, seven of whom have died; 16 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. Last August she was stricken with paralysis, sine® which time she has been almost en tirely helpless. Her husband survives her. rails City Party Starts on Eastern Trip by Auto Falls City, Neb., May 16.—Mr. and Mrs. J. M., Workman, Miss Carrie A. Kalin and Frank Liehty of Falls city have started on a trip to the st in tin automobile. Mr. Liehty. business man of Falls City, is a : mlier of the board of the Ashland iO.) college and intends to be present or the commencement exercises ''tiler member of the party will con inue to Washington, New York City, L '?ton and other points of interest. Rev. R. W\ Livers Chosen Conference President Hooper, Nel)., May 18.—The 69th : emi-nnnual convention of the North I'iatto conference of the Evangelical Lutheran synod of Nebraska, held in Grace Lutheran church here, elected the following officers. Rev. R. W. Livers, Hooper, president; Rev. Wil liam A. Klink, West Roint, vice presi dent; Rev. G. E. Mortensen, South Sioux City, Nel)., secretary.treasurer. School Head ( »OP« With Students on "Sneak DavM Rlue Springs, Neb., May 15.—On Blue Springs High school "sneak" day this week, Superintendent L. J Bouchal and Mra. Bouchai piloted au tog containing the students from here to Lincoln, where they were guided through the state penitentiary, insane asylum, new capitol grounds, slate museum, state farm, Antelope park and a number of the large stores. Schroeder Estate $60,000. Columbus, Neb., May 18.—A large part of the $60,000 estate left by the late G. A. Schroeder, pioneer Colum bus miller, who died In Columbus last week, will be administrated by his non In law, L. M. Oejtzen, lorsl real estate man, according to provisions of i he will which have heeti filed in probate court here. An Income of <2,200 cash is to go to the widow each year. The remainder, aside 'rom the trust fund, will be divided equally between two daughters and one son, Mrs. I.. M. Geltzen, Colum bus; Mrs. J. J. Mahonsy, Andover, Mass , and Walter Schroeder, San Francisco. -1__ Road Lined With Elms. Kenrney, Neb., May 18—A tree "lanting project on the cemetery -oad. started two years ago. was con cluded by the Chamber of Commerce with replacement of six trees which had failed to weather the winter. A total of 410 elm trees have been Planted along the drive, eight blocks long, at a cost of $1,200, Workman Falls 170 Feet, With Load of Concrete; Sot Permanently Injured v-/ Llnroln, May 16.—Falling 170 feet with a load of concrete and living to tell of the descent was the ex prrirnre of Nicholas Glantz, about (SO, who waa recovering from his In juries In the Lincoln sanitarium here today. Glantz waa riding on a load of con crete on a conatructlon hoist used to erect a new smoke stack at the gas and electric light company plant. The. hoist reached the top, stopped and then began to fall hack. Physlrtsns today declared lie wilt i suffer no permanent 111 effects. ti Mamma Goes Where Papa Goes; Both Taken Back Home in Taxi By International Newt Sorrier. Chicago. May 18—Mamma went where papa went In the wee. ema* hours this morning and the night life of gay Wilson avenue was treated to the spectacle of harassed Mr. Arthur Rider turning and dodging In an ef fort to shake off determined Mrs. Rider who. clad only in her nightie, was after him in full cry. Brought to bay, Rider pleaded with the police to lock him up. "Tou’U have to lock nia up, too,” announced hie wife. “He don't get away from me until I explain.” The shivering policeman who had draped hie coat about Mrs. Rider proved a Solomon. He hailed a taxi and took the Rldera home, so that Mrs. Rider might prove that the man and woman her husband had found In his home upon his late arrival were only some country cousins he never had met before. NOTED HIKER SHOT IN RAID ON HOME Kingston, X. Y., May 16.—A gang of men armed with atlcke and rocks and at least one gun attacked the home of Edward Payson Weston, 86 yearold world famous pedestrian, who resides on a farm In the Plu tarch mountains, last Monday night, It became known today. They shot Weston. Weston, with housekeeper and son, reside on a farm which he purchased there some time ago when he retired. The boy wae adopted by Weston. Weston barricaded himself In one room in the upper part of the house. The gang smashed every window of the house and broke down the door. During the attack W'eston was shot in the leR. The motive of ihe attack is a mystery. Kountze Improvers to Meet. The monthly meeting of the Kountze Place District Improvement club 'will be held tonight at * at Ly ceum hall. Twenty-second and Locust streets. A program has been ar ranged. ACCUSED BOND THIEF ACQUITTED Lincoln, Neb , May 19.—The federal jury at noon today returned a verdict of "not guilty” In the trial of E. P. Butler, charged with robbery of *1,900 of federal reservf bond* at Nebraska City, October, 392(1. Butler waa accused by John W. Blair, Leavenworth convict, with be ing his accomplice in the robbery. The defense maintained, however, that Blair waa endeavoring to "frame" Butler because of the latter’s failure to furnish him with money while in prison. LINCOLN WOMAN SUES BROTHERS Lincoln, Neb., May 19—Taking of testimony was begun 'In distrirt court oday in the damage suit brought hv Edith Vakem against her two broth era for *10.00*'. Misa Vakem alleges her brothers en tered into a "eonsplrary" to defame and ruin her repulsion. " _L* Qfc! “The Store of Individual Shops” Paxton Block. 16th and Farnanr* Clearance Salel Kiddia Shop—Third Floor COAT Sizea 2 to 14 That Sold to $16.50 _ ___ Every Coat a Real Value. i Entire Stock ' v*>““ '• 57 95 0$1 98 1fats X ichool and Parti] mESBE Size* 2 to 14 $2.95 and $3.95 Values i’ing hams ’oiles 'hecks *laids I I I I * Attempt Made to ! Kill Samardick Police Believe Gun Battle Was Directed Against Officer’s Life. Police are regarding gerloualy the gun battle between Prohibition Agent Samardick and hie agent* and a number of unidentified men at Twentiath and Poppieton avenue Thursday night. About 100 shot* wars exchanged It la aald. Frank Callahan was arrested; a gun was found near him. It. la believed thRt the gang which did the ahooting had followed the Samardick squad all day waiting for a chance to assassinate the dry offi cer. The word has gone out In th« underworld that Samardick must go, it is alleged. Samardick continued his raid* this morning, angry because of the af fair. Persons arrested by Samardick Thursday night are: Lewis Cain. 2914 Popplaton avenue 1 John Ruffino, 1312 South Twenty-, second street; Joseph Sero, 2207 Pop pleton avenue; George Kyrimo, alias George Brown. 512 South Thirteenth atreet, and Beulah Kyrimo, John Woods. 923 1-2 South Thirteenth atreet; K. McHigh, Millard hotel; John Rino, 1321 South Twenty-sec ond street; Klmer O'Reilly, Thirteenth and Davenport: Sunny furlong. Fourteenth and Webster streets. All are charged with liquor law- viola tlons. This morning Samardlck arrested tha following for dry law violations Nellie Sekay, 621 South Sixteenth street; Polly Wait*. 516 South Nine teenth atreet; Marie Richardson and Mae Carlson, 593 South Forty-second street. Commercial Traveler* Convene at Bealrice Beatrice, Nsb., May 1*.— The 27th annual session, Nebraska grand coun cil, T'nited Commercial Travelers, con vened here today with a fair attend Unce of delegates. Address of welcome was given by C. L. A Her, president of the Beatrice Chamber of Commerce, and response by Grand Counaellor D. F. O'Brien. —mm* ■■ mi; PIANOS FOR RENT UPRIGHTS, GRANDS and PLAYERS No home need be without a piano if you tak..* j advantage of our liberal. rental plan. We >» have at least fifty high grade pianos to select j from, some as low as $3.00 per month. FREE tuning, insurance and liberal rent allowed if you wish to purchase later. .sum. Schmoller & Mueller Tt, d.j,. ... piano Company AT 1,56 How Long Will Their Shoes Hold Out? Healthy youngsters will not be carefui ui their shoes. Your hoys—and your girls, too—will climb and slide, scuffing and scraping their shoes. ACROBAT SHOES solve your problem of buying shoes thmt are comfortable, yet unusually strong. The famous Acrobat “Double Welt” construction locka the strong pli - able uppers to flexible soles with triple stitching which prevents ripping. ACROBATS are all leather throughout, and practically water tight. Children frequently outgrow ACROBATS before they can out wsar them. 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It Is thick and lustrous —finer far than 4<) years ago Falling hair, dandruff and gtay hair hav* never come to nte. This is also due to France. She perfected my llalr Youth. I apply It daily with an eve dropper, directly to the scalp. II does not muss tiro halt. It cleana the scalp, stimulates and fertlllxes. Then the hair roots nourish and bring the results I show. If V 011 wish like hair, use this method- the heat that science knows. Mv llalr Youth costa SO cents and $1 with eve dropper All druggists and toilet counters supply these preparations Nothing else In all the world can bring vnu like r»«ults tin trv them. l.af them bring you whst th*v brought to me Edna tv allure Hopper, S3S Lake Shore Drlva, Chicago. i At 1 p, m. * secret session of the : grand council waa held. Y taiting | ladies were nerved with luncheon at the Young Women* Christian aeso elation room* and from 2:30 to 5 were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mr«. \V. H. Kck. Till* evening a banquet nos hold at the Paddock lintel, H. I.. Dempster acting a* toastmaster. This was to! lowed by a dance. Saturday • session will include a meeting of the grand council and an auto trip about town. Powwow Held Indoors. Shenanloah, I.v, May 1* —Weather conditions caused the Indian pow wow fn honor of Chief Waubenis* to be held Indoors at the Empre«» th«ater The outdoor pageant, “The white Prin.es*," was abandoned. Ed gar It. Harlan of Ties Moines, curator of the State Historical society, spoke. Young Hear, from the Tama county reservation, was a guest. R. Fergu son talked on "Chief Waubensie. ■ --'=n I ' ■■■■«■' ' " ' ■ dhornp^ori -Belden s May Shopping Provides for Summer Comfort and for Vacation I leasures I ; • L» 75 Spring Dresses Our Finer Coats All Attractive Silks Many of Them Furred Reduced 1/^ Silks for spring,- silks for summer, Coats designed for wear on spring silks that one may wear the year days and summer evenings. They around—we’ve reduced them greatly. are of the finer and newer fabrics: r* CenrnpUe Charmeen Poiret Twill Crepe Romame Georgette r„.in Corrf, s;/*, Alpaca Rothanara Crepe Each distinctive with fur, metal braid Through a diversity of styles one mav or embroidery’. The reduction is given select afternoon, evening, street and on a]j $<59.50, $79.50, $89.50 and sports dresses. Sizes 16 to 40. $98.50 coats. 1 THIRD -FLOOR THIRD FLOOR Toilet Goods Jantzen Suits Chiffon Hose Specials -$1.69 Coty's L’Origon 7Qp Perfect from top to toe face powder, box, • */v js our Chiffon Extraor Manicure sets, OC dinaire the sheer silk complete .ho?e Wlth aandal foot ^ Perfect fitting swimming and lisle garter top. Large wool pow- 1 C j.uits for women who wish AM light shades, includ i der puffs, each. an all-wool suit that gives ing the favored Ben Hur per- Cl CA with every muscle move- Horesqi* tPl.jU ment, yet springs instant- 1 fume’ 0Z.V ly into place. -Misses’ Poach Daun Colgate's big Qp suits, $4.50 to $5.00. Airedale Gray bath soap, cake. . . v/v Women's sizes, $6.50. STREET FLOOR SECOND FLOOR . STREET FLOOR Spring Furs Athletic Suits Regular Stock Reduced to Cool and Comfortable l/0Mparic« Inexpensively Priced * ** Athletic suits of fine quality Cl AA Marked $29.75 to $150 madras in all sizes.«pl.WJ , These are our new spring scarfs and Dainty nainsook suits, in Cl OC chokers—the smartest of styles. f]e«h or peach. Mol. scarfs with novelty silk linings. ,, v#il, ,uit. in fl„h .mi j Natural squirrel scarfs with novein white. CO OC CO AA silk linings. at ’.J and Jap mink, lined scarfs. . Brown foxes that are large, beautiful Children s athletic suits w . n Qr straight or bloomer legs.LHJv Chokers of dyed Baum Martpn- (j,rr* Roys' athletic suits made to QC man 1-itrh, and Natural Mink. wear longer than ordinary suits.%mJC White Coney Jacquettes. I THIRD FLOOR STREET FLOOR j „ Summer Clothes for Children r| Wash Suits Pantie Dresses Ni^ht Gowns > 4 1 $1.25 to $3.50 69c , .. Little girls dresses, cun- p|esh colored gowns of ‘ L'\\]o bo:vs ra’"' ningly styled with pan- ( batiste. made sleeve fully tailored of >arn* tiea to match. Checked ,eM and ,ainlv lrimmed dyed suitings that w. Ingham, plain colors wJth hpm5titching. Sizes | not fade. U Hite twill and the two combined. 8 t0 14 Tor Sizes l to and chambrav combina- pach with a bit of hand- ^ ^ tions in sizes 2 to 0. work. '| • SECOND FLOOR SECOND FLOOR SECOND FLOOR De Bevoise Bandette Dotted Swiss Yard 95c 00 Imported from Switzerland are fine ^ W P swisaes with real embroidered dots. ^ White with yellow, pink and blue dots. .. . , Imported swisses are alwavs 30 inches An attractive model of silk-stitched widp batiste, carefully fitted and designed for the greatest comfort and smart- Shirting Madras ness. Cut low in the middle of the ** _ _ front to prevent creeping up and Yard 50c and 75c made narrow in the back lor summer S2 and r^G-inoh widths in narrow coolness. An clastic section in the striped and small figured patterns, back allows perfect freedom. < thn Suitable for men's shirts, boys’ blouses De Bevoise brassieres in styles for all and women's house dresses, Blue, types of figures nre priced to $3..»0, lavender, tan and black on white. SECOND FLOOR SECOND FLOO ft When down town visit Aquila Court and j shops. The gift shop is the newest to