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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (April 12, 1925)
Auto Freight to Begin Next Week New Transportation System to Serve 100-Mile Radius. " t Omaha's newest mode of trans portation—the Intercity truck ayftem —will begin operation next week, ac cording to an announcement Satur day. The trucking service will embrace territory with 100 miles of Omaha nnd will give merchants and whole salers on the routes repulur and re sponsible delivery service the entire year. The Omaha truck terminal depot where the fleet of trucks will secure the merchandise, is at Fourteenth and Leavenworth streets. The Oma hans financially behind the twoject are Valter S. .Tardine, George Ve*t. n\, and George Johnson. Others Co-Operate. Co-operating are several on.state transfer companies, lirid negotiations are now being made with numerous others to make this intercity service complete. Those that hate Joined the trucking system are: Fremont Union Transfer company, Fremont; JUggins Transfer company, Nebraska City; Marshall Transfer company, Valido; Kee Line Transfer company, ICennard: Gans Transfer company, Millard; Cooksey Transfer company, lied Oak. la.; Dietz Broth ers, Gretna: Ralston Trucking com pany, Ralston; DIetz-Ashland Truck ing company, Ashland; Chambers Transfer company, Oakland, la.; Tekaniali-Decatur Truck Line Colum bus Transfer company, Columbus; W. D. Cross Trucking company, Sid ney, la. The new system will make possible the delivery of goods in the 100 miles surrounding Omaha from eight to twelve hours quicker than at present. The population of the area served by the system is estimated at 1,560,000. Household Goods Also. In Bending shipments over the truck routes, the Omaha terminal de pot may be furnished bill of lading l,y 11 a. m. dally except Sunday for tile departure of the merchandise on all lines at 1 p. m. to Insure prompt delivery the same dsy. Special or late runs also may be arranged on reasonable notice. Special attention also will be given to household goods and truck load or package freight for quick delivery anywhere in Iowa or Nebraska within 100 milts of Omaha, or between the various towns or the truck routes. Telephone orders from merchant* of surrounding cities will be forwarded to any point* within the truck gone promptly by the first, truck leaving for that point, If received before 11 it. m. The Omaha truck terminal depot covers one fourth of a block along the two streets and a loading plat form on Fourteenth street is 120 feet long. Ferlshable goods, breakable merchandise, and anything requiring special care In handling can he given proper attention at the depot to In sure It* arrival ut destination in good order. Goods shipped bv truck between points on the routes In the system, can be picked up at the store or ad drew! in point of origin by the local • artago companies and delivered di rectly to the store or address in the .-mailer town*. On shipments from these points to Omaha, the goods may be unloaded it the terminal depot and distributed td the consignees from there by their various cartage com panies. Shipments also may be made in less than truck load lots from point to point in Iowa and Nebraska, to point- on the truck routes. RAILROAD OFFICER ; SUCCEEDED BY SON U. D. Pollard lma relinquished the position of tax agent for the lints .vest of tilt Burlington railroad, which lie occupied for 41 years, to his eon. frank S. l’ollard. The son will as sume the office-May 1, an announce pient by the general manager said yesterday. ■ The elder Mr. Pollard requested Mine time ago that he be retired on a. pension, and this request w-as grant ed a few months ago He is now liv ing at Palmetto. Da., where three other sons live. HU son entered the service of the Burlington 22 years ago, In his fath er's department, and for a number of years.has been assistant tax agent. The tax department handles all pay ments of taxes on road property west of Omaha. OFFICERSELECTED FOR LOWE AVENUE The annual congregational meet ing-of the Rowe Avenue Presby terUn church was held on dVcdnes day evening- Dr. J. M- Patton was chosen president and C. R. Vance, secretary, for the ensuing year. Re porta of the various organizations were given, showing one of the best years In the history of the church. Twenty-three thousand dollars were expended and a good sum left in the treasuries. Thomas Tutndale, A. C. Smith, H. fi. McAllister and Dr. TI. M. McClanahan were elected to the session. M. . V. Ixmgley. Miner Johnson and A. H. Rent/, were elected to the board of deacons. .1. T. Buchanan, .T. B. Owen and F. <5 Hrslnerd were elected to the board of trustees. Police Rounding L'p Joyriding Youths Police are rounding up a crowd of Joyriding youths In the northeast sec tion of tiie city, following the arrest Friday night of flarenc# Summers, 4118 Charles street, and Horner Davis, 18, 4045 Seward street, who were found In rn automobile stolen from X. TT. He whins, 2018 North Tiilrtisth, street. From these, two the names of a dozen other boye who are alleged to have become Impromptu motorists In “borrowed” cars were obtained. Mer ton Connors, 14, 4fil8 Blmido street. ' Incorrigibility 1» .thf charge agn nst the three They never included girls In ’heir parties. But half s dozen boye would pilf into^ cur and ride. Latchstring Always Out at Tirawa Lodge, Rendezvous Near Bellevue Christine cfertsen, gathering wood t>y KIHVAKI) HLUK. In your springtime rumbles through beautiful Fontenelle forest reserve, and tran in the direction of historic Bellevue, keep your eyes open for a shack with a sign which reads, "Tirawa Lodge." Here you may rest in one of the prettiest nature spots of Nebraska. In this sanctuary of trees and birds you are in the great out-of-doors. In these woods only 100 years ago the Indians were beginning to comprehend the meaning of the “Oreat White Father." During the summer of 1804, Lewis and Clark, while on their notable ex pedition. following the Txiulsiana. pur chase, visited this spot which is close ly Identified with the history of the Omaha Indians. Near this little lodge are the old Indian burial grounds. Fontenelle's Grave. Tn 1911 a party of Omahans located the grave of Ixigan Fontenelle. chief of the Omahas. The searchers found stones which marked the grave. The Indian agency was transferred from Council Bluff Fort Calhoun) 102 years ago, and it is just 100 years since Peter Sarpy arrived in this district to begin his great work of helping to settle this western empire. “Tirawa" means "(treat Spirit of the Paw ness." The lodge Is owned by Jessie Stitt, principal of Lake school, and Christine Jensen, art teacher of the same school. Their love of nature is reflected by the in terest their pupils are taking In birds,' trees and flowers. The school re cently received an excellent set of bird pictures in natural colors. The pupils have a Blue Bird club. North of Kelleyuc. The lodge is about two miles north of Bellevue and west of Mormon hollow. It has long served ns thi rendezvous for groups of teachers and pupils. The Story Tellers’ league of South High school and chapter M of the P. E. O., have enjoyed outings to this shack. In these woods the birds sing their sweetest, because they are never molested, and here the wild flowers blossom in profusion. The latchstring of Tirawa is always out. There Is an outdoor fireplace for cooking and Inside there is a stove. Tlte Interior decorations arc in keeping with the surroundings. Did you ever eat breakfast at 6 a. m. in the wlldwood in the merry springtime or In the good old summer time'’ The Misses Stitt and Jensen say it is good for what ails you. They nay the early morning: is tlie moat rle lightful time for eating in the out doors. Jt they are at the lodge when you call, drop In and have a bite, or you may use the coffee pot and I hr stoves. The only credential you need Is to be able to say that you are n friend of nature. Leaders in Jewish Circles Are Engaged Kebwtn Azorin. Mr. and Mr*. Harry Azorin an nounee the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca K., to Samuel N. Wolf, Ron of Mr. and Mr*. A. Wolf .Vo definite date h.^ a* jet been **d for tho wedding. Both are active in club and social circles here, having held office* in thr various organization*. Mr. Wolf i> ex-president of the V. M. and V. W H. A. hast S«-r\ ire. "Many InfnllliMe Proofs,” will he .Sunday morning topic of Rev. \V. II. Jordan. This Is the last“service for the season at the Empress theater. Miss Minnie .\. Nelson and Mr. Paul T. Book will sing. Sunnv l eather Easter Sunday fair But Somewhat Cooler, Prediction of Vi rather Forecaster. A fair, warm and sunny Raster is the promise of Meteorologist Robins. The wgather will he Ideal for the safe dlsplav of new hats, frocks and other finery of the women, to say nothing of the new suits and hats of the so-called sterner sex. "Fair tonight and Sunday; cooler tonight," Ik the official forecast. Washington, April 11.—Th# weather man spread good news today for all those preparing to blossom forth t" morrow in Easter finery. Generally fair weather over the en tire country, with temperatures at normal or above, was the forecast. There will he some scattering excep tions, with showers early tomorrow In some sections of New England and west of the Rocky mountains. Washington. April 11.—Weather out look for the .week beginning Monday: I’pper Mississippi and lower Mis souri valleys: Fair Monday: showers Tuesday nr Wednesday and again at end; tempera ture normal or slightly alstva most of Ilia week. Scotch t'ollic < .omlcnmctl to Death in Police (iourt Jocko, Scotch collie owned by C. W. Moats, tilt North Nineteenth street, ran >Nit and hit .Toe Nellis, 8, a neighbor's hoy. Friday. Joe's father had Moats arrested. In Central police court Moots declared the dog was only trying to play with Joe. He said Ills three children, Hel en, 32, Millie, 8. Bob, 18 months, and Joe Nellis were constant companions of tile doe. Jocko just saw Joe Nellis going by the house and ran out and grabbed him to try to gtt him to come in the yard and play," Mid Moats. Hilt Judge Holmes didn’t see It that way. He condemned Jocko to death and Moats finally agreed to let the hu mane Noilety to take his pet for the lethal gas. Smells l ike a Still; It Is. ''Smell* like u still here. You gut miedeputy sheriffs asked George F. IJooper when they went to his home. “112 South Tenth street, Coun cil •Muffs, Friday night. “Sure,” said Hooper. “Come and see It." In his cellar he showed them a 50-gallon still In full blast. Me is In the county jail charged with main taining a liquor nuisance. Union I'arifir Operators <»i\t*n 2-(.<nt Inoreaso Telegraphers of the Union Paelfta railroad will receive approximately $40,00* a \ ear Increase in salaries through the granting of a 2-cent an hour raise by the United Sia'cs rail way labor board, according to G H. Slnca. assistant to tho vice president ot o|>orations of the Union Pacific system. The hoard granted the telegraphers of the Union Pacific and Great North ern railroads the 2-cent increase Kri day. Sines said Saturday that this raise only affects the telegraphers of the Union Padfie railroad, and not of the entire system. POSTOFFICE MAIN FLOOR Telephone and light bills may be paid on this floor. [O--—O End Table The substantial construction and the careful turnery of the base mark this attractive end table as a piece suitable for a score of places in the well appointed home. Finished in antique mahogany. Price 3- - Console Table to inches high .5.75 O---O The Special Purchase Sale of M. E. Smith & Co.’t Rugs Presents Manp Bargains This large wholesale stock contained a num ber of excellent rugs that were stocked in quantities sufficient to supply scores of home* with the same pattern. In the list below are many such items, all thorough ly well worth while. 9x12 Seamless Tapestry Rug* in good colors and patterns «uitable for bedrooms. Three grades at less than Smith’s wholesale prices— 19.75 17.75 15.75 These Tapestry Rugs are shown in very large assort ment, and they may well be considered desirable. 8-3x10-fi Wilton Rugs (seam less) . B7.50 9x12 good quality- Axminster. at ... 31.50 9x12 Heavy Seamless Ax minster . 35.00 9x 12 Blue Seamless Velvet. at . 49.50 9x12 Figured Seamless Wilton Velvet .. 39.50 9x12 Best Bodv Brussels. at . 47.50 9x12 Wool Wiltons, Chinese patterns. 79.50 9x12 Seamless Velvet Rugs, *t . 32.50 Extra Large Sizes Wool and Fiber Reversible Rug, 12x12 size, at 12.75 Wool and Fiber Reversible Rug. 12x15 size, at 14.75 The nbove rugs ar# Tery cheap, indeed. 11-3x12 Heavy Axminster Rugs . 39.00 11-3x12 Seamless Tapestry Brussels . . . . 23.50 9x15 Seamlesa Tapestry Brus sels . 29.00 9x15 Heavy Axminster, «t . 47.50 11-3x12 Extra Heavy Ax minster .. . . 57.50 11-3x15 Oriental Pattern Ax minster - 59.00 10-6x13-6 Best Body Brus sel* . 110.00 10- 6x13-6 Fringed Wool Wil tons .105.00 11- 3x12 Worsted Wiltons, linen fringed ...107.50 11-3x15 Wool Wiltons, Ori ental patterns ..125.041 11-8x18 Heavy Worsted Wil ton . 215.00 Small Rugs— Prices Vcry I.nn> Smith's had an unusually large stock of sntnll rugs, especially in the Wilton qualities, they are now of fered at very low prices. J7\54 Choice Pattern Wilton Velvet Ruga ....... 7.50 27x54 Fine Worstod Wilton Rugs. 11.50 27 x 54 Dropped Patterns, Hartford Saxony . . 12.75 86x63 Linen Fringed Wilton Velvet Rugs .0.90 36x63 Worsted Wilton Rugs, big assortment ...15.75 Traveling Men's Samples Large assortment of Smith's traveling men’s road samples of Fine Wilton and Body Brussels. Wool Wilton samples, 27x54, each . 2.95 Worsted Wilton sample.-, 27x ^ 54, each . 3.75 Orchard-Wilhelr i SIXTEENTH AND HOWARD STREETS Customers are invited to a . special selling of superior Livingroom Furniture especially:— V alentine-Seav er s Ov erstuffed Furniture and Imperial Tables—Sold in Omaha Exclusively by Orchard & Wilhelm Company Recognized throughout the furniture world as leaders in their respective lines, we are pleased to announce a comprehensive showing of the very latest patterns they have each created, together with other exceedingly attractive living room pieces you will be pleased to consider for your home. NOTE—New veneerings of rare and choice woods are featured in many of the new IMPERIAL TABLES. Solid mahogany frames, really carved by hand, moss and hair fillings and unexcelled construction are common to all Valentine-Seaver suites. The new coverings in clude brocatelles, linens, damasks and the finest mohairs in dolightful combination. PRICES ARE SURPRISINGLY LOW. * New Kidney Davenport and Arm Chair l « Upholstered in mohair of exceptional quality with the sides and hacks covered in mohair as well as the fronts and with the cushions reversible from mohair to fine figured tapestry. Davenport, 198.00 Arm Chair, 98.00 Occasional Arm ( hairs in Antique Mahotrany finish with medallion tapestry up holstery in a variety of patterns.40.50 I An O. & YW 3-Piece Livingroom Suite Specially Priced to Save You ONE-THIRD. A suite very similar to the one pictured, except that it has handsome carved feet, is offered while the stock lasts, as follows: Wine Chair, Davenport and Arm Chair, 1 ~q An -J n - a a isq - a -i 70 rn 8 PIECES, in fine velours, at. JOif.UU, IOO.VU, lOJ.OU, liU-DU One suite only in mohair at. 2<»7.00 n .... . Imperial Gatelep Comfortable Coxn'ell Governor W mthrop ... , . - .a i I able Arm Chair l^eSK. 34x48-inch top with logs nnd in Tapestry and Velour in Genuine Mahogany stretchers turned in a delight- One of a great many new. Exactly as pictured, is one of fully unique manner. A con- attractive, comfortable occa many notable OO nil venient drawer is under tie sional chairs added t.> our ex I'esk values.Vo.'Ml top. The priie is no more tensive showings, upholstered than you pay for very ordi- in rich figured tapestries and New solid Mahogany Spinel nary tables, /\/\ velours. jri -n Itesks ns low as..,3S.OO at .fcO.'IU Price .oV,*mI Solid Mahogany Imperial Table This new Spanish type of Library Table, with Its quaintly turned and splayed legs is very attractive. Top measures 24x50 inches. The price is just wonderful— 45 Same Table in the Pavenport slyle. hut without draw si mulct toy. Sue U'xOJ inches, price also $45 % OUT-O-DOOR T-O-Y-S THIRD FLOOR “Dolly Hospital-’ Now Located With the Toy* O - -O End-Table Book-Rack Built of selected gumwood* finished antique brown ma hogany. Special price— 5= o-o The Special Purchase Sale of i\f. E. Smith (§■ Co.’s Draperies Presents:— opportunities to curtain and drape your whole house at HALF PRICE. Selections are not large and quantities are lim ited, but values are WONDERFUL indeed. Artificial Silk Curtain materi als, 36 inches wide, in a check design, 1.50 quality, at . 75<7 Barred Silk Voile "Waldorf,’' 36 inches wide, regular 1.00 per yard .60(7 50-inch Silk Gauzes and Case ments at marked reduc tions— 1.50 1.6S „ . 1.95 2.50 Curtain Nets in filet, super filet and shadow effects,. Price* about half—30c, 38c, 50c, 65c, 85^. Crewel embroidered Poplin Curtains in rose and blues. .Regular 12.75, for.. 3.05 A few very good patterns in Terry cloth. 1,00 quality . fnr ■ .. 65C A number of cotton Poplins and Silk Tussahs in rose, green, blue, natural and gold. Regular 50c quality for 25c Regular 75c quality for 2Sc Regular 1.00 quality for oOC 36-inch cotton and silk and cotton madra*. Regular 75c values. .. . 3S<* Regular 1.00 values... 50c Regular 1.25 \ alues . . . . 65c Regular 1.50 values...75c 50-inch rote cotton repp, suit able for draperies or chair covers. Regular 1.50 qual _ Ry . 75c Overdrapery materials in silks and damasks, light and medium weights, in very desirable colors at marked reductions, l.OO, 1.05. 2.25. 2.75. 3.50 "6-inehxO feet Duplex Win dow Shades (green and white.) Regular 1.65, .:. 05c Brass Portiere Extension Poles. 1 inche in diameter, extends to 7 leet. Regu lar 1.00. for .50C Flat “Curvex" Extension Rods (single) — 50e suality. 25C < oe quality (extra length), . 35(7 1- Extension Sash Rods • . 8^ Double Flat Kxten'ion Rods of extra length. 90c qual ify ..45C S'- :• h red anil natural bur. lap. worth Soe. goes at, y*r*f . 15c 36 nch blue and red denim in the 50c "piece dyed’’ quality will be. yd . 10c 36 ;nch riain Colored Silko lipcs of standard 25c qual ity in green, gold. rose, lav ender. blue, black, white and ml. per yard. 12’‘.C Twentx-five patterns in good quality cretonne, regular per yard. 15f* and IOC. Fifty patterns in colorful cre tonne. regular 50c quality. Per yard . 25C O -O Carpets From the Smith Stocl( R road loom Velvet Carpet, It feet, 3 inches wide, in the new heather color. An ex cellent quality at a very low price, p« r -n vd.. 1.75 Tapeatry and Velvet Stair < arpei. 27 inches wide, in Oriental patterns and plain colors, per var! 1.85 Axminstev and \elvet ( an'et, plain and figured short rolls (enough to cover small rooms), pe yard 2.75 Wilton Velvet Carp,: of ex ecUent quality in plain blua and rove colorings per jatd ouuumi 3*i 5