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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (June 21, 1924)
Former Head of * Kilpatrick’s Dies; Was 111 2 Months Robert Cowell, 67, Succumbs After Long Struggle—Re tired From Business in 1919. Robert. Cowell, 67. former president of the Thomas Kilpatrick & Son company, died at 6 a.m. Friday at hlg home, 132 North Thirty-ninth street, after an Illness which had lasted for two months. Mr. Cowell retired from the Kil patrick company in 1919. In Janu ary of 1920 the family took a two year trip abroad, covering most of the countries in the world. Mr. Cowell had never been sick be fore, according to the family. Born in Isle of Man. Mr. Cowewll was born in the Isle of Man, and was apprenticed at an early age in the retail business. He came to the United States in 1879 and entered the Taylor-Kllpatrlck com pany in Cleveland in a minor capacity. When he left Cleveland in 1884 Mr. Cowell was general manager of the store. He came with Mr. Kilpatrick to Chicago, where he spent two years In the James H. Walker company. Came Here in 1887. Again with Mr. Kilpatrick, he came to Omaha in 1887 and helped organize the wholesale concern of Kilpatrlck Kooh company, which was later suc ceeded by the Thomas Kilpatrick company. When Mr. Kilpatrick died In 1916, Mr. Cowell became the president of the store which had also taken over the N. B. Falconer establishment. He retired In 1919. Mr. Cowell was a prominent figure in Omaha business and social lines. He was a member of the Omaha club. University club. Chamber of Com merce, Happy Hollow, the Elks, St. Barnabas church, and '/as a trustee In the University of Omaha. Police Commissioner. His friends who knew him for a long time say that his chief charac teristic was his modesty. He was a great worker in all civic movements, but kept out of the limelight. Mr. Cowell served ss police com missioner for three years. He was strongly urged at one time to run for mayob of Omaha, but would not. He was elected to the railway commis sion, but resigned. He Is survived by his widow and one daughter, Mona. Althought he had been sick for two months. It was not thought that it was serious, and a trip to the Isle of Man, where he wag born, was being planned for the near future. Mr. Cowell was a great reader, a deep thinker and an extensive trav eler. The year after his retirement the family toured the world, being gone for two years. Auto Crashes Into Train; Two Boys Sufer Injuries Nebraska City,, June 20.—Gregory and Roger Durr, 17 and 1‘4. respec tively sons of Albert Durr, farmer of » the Paul neighborhood, narrowly escaped death last evening when the car In which they were on their way home from this city crashed into a Burlington passenger train a short distance west of the city, and was demolished. Roger received a deep cut on his right knee, a fracture of a rib and bruises on the face. Gregory, who was driving, received several minor cuts about the body. Both boys were brought to the city on the train and taken to the Wilson hospital where their injuries were attended. Gregory stated that he did not see the approaching train until too late to avoid a crash. New Mill in Operation. Tork, June 20.—Enterprise Milling company's machinery Is Installed and the manufacture of flour and break fast foods has begun. Besides flour the company will manufacture break fast food, whole wheat flour, corn meal and chick food. Thirty-four pound* of flour will be given farm ers in exchange for a bushel of wheat. The mill has a capacity of 28 barrels per day. =iflPiER’S SHOESHOP, Jr.= * Children’s Playtime Shoes Delightfully “Rompy”— and made so that a child’s foot can “grow up” in the natural man ner. Many attractive little styles to choose from. > Tan Calf Play Sandals Sizes 51/2 to 8.$2.45 81/2 to 11.$2.95 11 »/2 to 2'.$3.25 Patent Play Sandals Sizes ^ to 8.$2.95 814 to 12.$3.95 NdRIERSBAflTERIE 307 So. 16th St. Long Illness Fatal to Robert Cowell. 67 • * i---1 Robert Cowell. PAUL MEMORIAL LIBRARY OPENED Atlantic, la., June 20.—Appropriate ceremonies marked the dedication and opening of the Paul Memorial library at Harlan, la. Miss Julia A. Robin son, secretary of the Iowa IJbrary commission, was the chief speaker. The library was erected a cost of approximately $50,000. Funds were furnished by a bequest in the will of the late H. H. Paul, widely known Shelby county resident. Issue of Marriage Licenses at Fairbury Shows Big Drop Fairbury, June 21. — Thirty-nine marriage licenses have been Issued in Jefferson county since the new law became effective last August. The number issued last year for the same period was 158. There have been as many mariages this year as last but they have taken place in adjoining states. Nebraska preachers are com plaining because of the discrimina tion. Nebraska City to Have New General Hospital Nebraska City, June 20.—Nebraska City is to have a new general hos pital, which will be in charge of Misses I.ottie Ganzel and Sara Gal lagher, local graduate nurses. The large residence of the late Paul Schminke has been purchased and will be remodeled. Lawyers Blocking Local Rum Cases, Saniardick Asserts Delaying Trials. Hoping to Further Congest Federal Doeket — 125 Defend ants Demand Juries. Prohibition Agent Robert Samar diek declared Friday morning that he believed a ring of attorneys was de liberately holding up and delaying procedure of liquor rases In federal court. Saniardick declared that by needless lengthy examinations and arguments the lawyers hoped to re tard court action so that when Judge McGee leaves the bench here he will leave some cases untried. Judge McGee declared Friday morn Ing that he will hold court on Sat urdays to expedite trial of the large number of liquor cases pending. Court Saturday will convene at 9 a. tn. and adjourn at 8 p. m. One hundred twenty-five, men and women were arraigned for bootleg — g:ng Friday, but no one pleaded guilty. All demanded Jury trials. Case of Vernon McManigad and Cornelius Bailey, Forty-eighth and Rediek avenue, was up in federal court Friday morning. The pair is charged with unlawful possession of a still, mash and liquor for sale. Judge Woodrough may come to the assistance of Judge McGee and take off of his hajids all narcotic cases. OMAHANS OBSERVE GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. John Casey, 3819 Cali fornia street, left Friday afternoon for Massena, la., where they will cele brate their golden wedding anniver sary with their nine children. The children are: Mrs. W. H. Kellogg, Dr. Frank Casey and John Casey, Jr., of Omaha; James Casey of Corning, la.; Mrs. Joe Corey of Corning, la., and Thomas, Charles and Dennis Casey of Massena. Mr. and Mrs. Casey were married at New Haven, Conn., In 1866. They have been residents of Omaha for 15 years. Their old home Is at Massena. Mr. Casey retired from active busi ness three years ago. The editor of the SilW Creek Rand admits that he Just loves to preach peace—until he Joses hia temper. cjsj Paxton Blk.—"The Store of Individual Shops”—16th and Farnam 1 B©f Athletic Suits Made B. V. D. Style I in the Larger Sizes Made Waist Style, With , Buttons, in the Smaller Sizes jj A value out of the ordinary for Friday and Saturday is this |_ II I boys’ underwear of fine Count I cloth. Indeed, so unusual is ^1 1^. I this opportunity that in order I to make our supply last through . I the day, we must say: Only 3 | of the same size to a customer. 3 for Sizes 24 to 34 and 2 to 10 O f CA With Buttons. 1 *wU j ^ Boys' Shop—Second Floor | Women’s Full-Fashioned Silk Hose Chiffon and service stockings of first quality—some silk to the top. In all colors, including black and (run- d» 1 OC metal. A remarkable buy for you Saturday. .. V * sOaJ Hosiery Shop—Main Floor 3 pairs for $4.00 Come In tomor row and hare Jfri. R. E. Cle menti, national ly known food expert and an thorlty, demon strate the Tole d* cookitoTp to yon. Come In Tomorrow Two Sizes, Single or Double Compart ment. tt the nee low prices $55.00 $95.00 Utensils Free with every purchase. Toledo Automatic ELECTRIC COOKSTOVE ~ r. asa ';:s; Kyir: paring, better, more economically, with lev. ceptacle, turn on the mrrenti the control will .hut lah-or, no mn.», no dirt, no odor, no heat, the current off at the right time, and the rook Inn and no .moke. complete. It.elf by the flrele.. Method. These very convenient terms, if desired DOWN l PER MONTH Nebraska Power <5. National Hair Nets 1.50 Enoz Moth Cream Mint* 1.00 Krank’a Box of 6, 39c Outfit, 95c Pound, 29c Lemon Cream Single or double mesh in cap _ .. Pll, . in 69c or fringe stylea. Single regu: Including: liquid and £ can, Special Especially fine for I »r!v Ur each "pray. Both for 95c. Saturday. freckles and sunburn Main Floor—South Main Floor—Weat Main Floor- We.t Main Floor—Weal | fe’ll'aaiiii,iHiiM».iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiLiiii»uiMU!JjuiiyMiaiiiiiiiiiiwiiiMMiiMMilill]UllUllMllBMIBIiIIIBIlllllllllllll[llllllll[llllHlllHllllllllllllllllllllllllllll!lllll!llllll[Hll!llll!l!ll!lll!!!lll)!lllll!P!llflllllll^^L j - - - ■ ■ " ■ — — """""" - ' ■■ "■ — Saturday—An Extraordinary Summer Sale of 350 SUMMER DRESSES For Women and Misses Were Priced, 18.75 to 25.00 i Au. * • I {(jlfl Imported Silk Broadcloth Crepe Knit || Embroidered and Lace Trimmed Voiles H Beaded Voile Floriswah Figured Voile ffl Imported Rodier Crepe French Linen 1 Ratine Dotted Swiss Printed Crepe I This is an exceptionally fortu nate purchase of dresses and will be sold in one big sale at one M price. Dresses for sports wear, for afternoon, for dinner wear, for in fomal wear—and at a price phe- ' nomenal for such style qualities 1 and materials. Misses Sizes 14 to 20 Women's Sizes 36 to 44 Extra Sizes 40 to 50t/2 [I Extra Salespeople Assure You of Quick Service Tke Brandeii Store—Second Floor. MI| __———————1 1 Vacation Specials for Tiny Tots Specially priced play gar ments for boys and gir4s from 2 to 6. 1.25 and 1.59 Girls' Tub Frocks 89c Gingham, Pongette, Sateen and Chambray In a good assortment of styles and colors; em broidered or with collars and cuffs of contrasting colors; with or without bloomers. 1.25 Rompers 79c Sturdy ginghams, chambrays and sa teens, light and dark, peg tops or plain, variously trimmed. The Brandeia Store—Third Floor—Eaat If You Don’t Wear a Corset, See I The Oriental The problem of the un corseted figure is solved by the Oriental, the new and beautiful undergarment which fits softly but snugly around the lower part of the figure. Prices from 2.50 to 10.00 THE Oriental MAKES POS SIBLE ALL THE BEAUTY OF THE NATURAL FIG URE WITHOUT ITS NAT URAL IMPERFECTIONS. Italian silk, satin suede or striped batiste compose these charming undergarments. Tli. Rr.nd.it Star.—Third Floor—North *