THE BEE: OMAHA, Fill DAY, DEC'EMHEI! 2:. 1014.
BRIDE IN STOCKING
FEET ATSTATIOH.
Dr. E. C. Eckstrom Arretted at Kn- j
M City and Wedding Oifti J
Taken from Hit Bride.
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WAS DRAWING BAD CHECKS j
Faraierlr Worked fir ne IHIIInc ;
Deatal fomiMir I" Omh Hd
tlm Arronnl at Rank Win ;
Checks W r re Drawn.
KANSAS CITT, Mo.. Pw J4.-fSpe-elal.
After a honeymoon or or.ly three
days. Dr. E. C. Eckntrotn. a dentist of
Omaha, and his bride, am lwlns; lipid at
polloa headquarter on a charge made by
the Nebraska National .mk of Omaha,
that checks presented ly the couple In
payment for ChrlPtnias eoods are worth
ies. The "gift of the groom." a the
society column express d It. to Mrs.
Kckstrom s a t1Zi fur coat, a 15 muff,
a J24 hst and a 17 pair of shoes. These
addition to his bride's trousseau. Dr.
Kckstrom bought at a downtown store
yesterday, giving chocks for 1.19.73 l.i
payment and receiving the chanKe.
night Mrs. Kckstrom j taken from her
hotel to police headquarter, where the
manager of tho More reclaimed the fin
ery. Information from Omaha, the floor
manager said, Is to the effect thnt 17K
which Dr. Eckglrom declared has been
forwarded to his account here has not
been tent. The bride was held In the
matron's room at police headu'iarters In
har storking feet and without hat or
wraps. The shoes and wraps she was
wearing when her husband made his
purr bus yesterday afternoon were left
sit the store to be delivered today.
After cashing Eckstrom's checks yes
terday, O. I BrHtain, assistant manager
of Kline's Cloak and Suit company, where
the fur coat and other roods were ob
tained, notified the police. A telegram
wu aent to the Nebraska National bank
tot Omaha Inquiring It 1G0O had been for
warded to the physician's account hero,
as ha baa stated. The bank answered
that no money has been sent Eckstrom.
Dr. Bclr Strom formerly worked for the
Billings' Dental Supply company, but left
that firm a month ago. lie secured of
fices with Dr. Gordcn. a dentist In the
Brandeia building, and had some cards
printed, but never occupied the offices.
The Nebraska National bank says he
never had an account there, but that the
bank had had some previous reports of
hla operations at Lincoln and the Bil
lings', compsny said they had heard of
some trouble the doctor had had In
Omaha after leaving their employe.
Four Tons of Festive
Birds and Wild Game
Through Omaha Mail
Almost four tons' of dressed turkeys,
chickens, geese, ducks and rahhlta have
passed through the Omaha postofflce and
been delivered to local homes for Christ
mas dinners, according to Assistant Post
master James I. Woodard. This exceeds
last year's record for Christmas game by
more than two and one-half tons, he
says. '
In lees than thlrty-etx hours about 45.
WO parcel post packages were delivered
in Greater Omaha by auto, wagon anil
foot carrier. The Christmas parol post
business this year shows an increase of
about JSO per cent over 1912.
Over til, 000 worth of stamps were sold
at the postofflce Monday, mostly for
paroel post packages. Tuesday, after the
high tide of outgoing mall had passed,
the stamp sales were 17,000, Each day's
ale broke all previous records at the
local postofflce.
Slateen extra wagons have been hired
for several days to help deliver parcel
post matter In Greater Omaha, and an
atra street car, loaded with eighty-nix
poaches of Christmas mall, was sent to
the Walnut H1U postal station Thura
nay morning. (
Gen. Bell Stops in
Omaha on His Way
to New Command
y "l tm't know how long the American
troops will remain on the Mexican bor
der." declared Brigadier General Georgo
Ball. Jr.. In Omaha on his way to assume
command of the Fifth brigade of the
Second division of the United States
nay.
"I suppose the troops will remain In
i.the south until the Mexican question is
finally settled. I hope that will be soon."
General Bell addfed.
Ha and Mrs. Bell and the general's
aJds. Lieutenant L. EL Hohl of th. ai.
teenth tnfantrv. fnpnuni ri,, , t
ww V . VVIUIUUUI
and Albion, Neb., are stopping at the
.Hotel Rome and expect to be there four
M five days. General Bell ur. ha hii
wait orders from Washington before I
proceeding to Galveston, Tex., where the j
vnsauv now m.
He explained that he was unable to
discuss the Euroiean war or the Mexican
Situation, because of President Wilson's
orders for strict neutrality and .it. -
on the part of the nation's military of. !
ii cere.
Dahlman Given Fur
Lined Overcoat bv
' City Hall Employes !
Employes of Mayor James C. Dahl
snan'a department of public affairs pre
sented him with big fur-lined overcoat
.The overcoat was placed In tho nayor's
office) where the old overcoat had been,
.but. the mayor. In a hurry, failed to
Bote until bis attention was called to it.
Beginning
Saturd;
Dec.
inning; TTJ) C T7 - 1 Tl Continuing
r& Before Inventory Uearance bale Kf?
1111 11 111 '", ' nue-wiMl
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iTWO MAIL DELIVERIES IN
BUSINESS SECTION FRIDAY
Army and navy recruiting stations will
be closed all day Christmas. All other
government offices will also observe the
heliday. with the exception of the mail
handlers of the postofflce department,
who will work part time to keep the
(nan movlr.g.
There will be two deliveries of mall' in
the business district sod one In the rl
,4eace part of Greater Omaha on Christ
aaa day.
A Torpid Llwr
Gives a sallow complexion. Tske Dr.'
King's Nsw Life Tills and rid the system
of Impurities. Look healthy, toe. All drug
, siist s-Ad YerUseatent.
Many thousand dollar's worth of Winter Merchandise will be sacrificed to effect quick reduction of stocks
before Inventory Nearly all of them are heavier than desirable at this time and we take the certain means of
quick reduction deep price cutting throughout nearly all lines
Neckwear at
Half Price
A bis; assortment of the new
est novelties in Ladies'
Neckwear left from the
Christmas selling, slightly
mussed or soiled
At Half Price.
Women s
Union Suits
The jwpular Sterling brand,
in nil wool, silk and wool or
silk and lisle, grev, ink or
oroam .'..$2.98
Women's Union Suits, to
K.-") values, silk and wool
or all wool $1.98
$1.75 Auto Hoods, Jersey
lined, on sale at 98t
Auto Hoods that sold to $1,
to close . . . .39 and 49
Women s Hosiery, Sweater
Coats, Gloves, etc., at very
special pricings Saturday.
A $150,000 Stock of Women's, Misses9 and
Children's Winter Wear
ing Apparel Goes On
Sale Saturday
1717 Til 177)
nairrrice
All Clnfh Cnafc Unlf All
J yU Z7 W WIUlll VUUld A 1UII alt M Ul Willi)
, W' Half All Tailored Suits Half-All Chil-
aren s ,oaisnair me uarment Dargain event
Thousands Have Been Waiting for If there was a particular
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garmem you aamirea oewre nnsimas, ,ome oaiuraay, ouy it atnair
CLOTH COATS
AT HALF
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Men's Fur Caps
33 Discount
All Furs from Coney to fin
est Senl Skins, $1.50 to $15
values ... .$1 up to $10
Men's and Boys'
Cloth & Knit Caps
50c up to $1.50 values, all
styles and colors, in three
lots at 29, 45 and 89
All Travelers'
Goods
Trunks, Bag? and Suit Cases
at 33ytfo Discount
Choice of entire stock
Absolutely None Reserved.
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All Fur Coats at Half
$25.00 Fur Coats ..$12.50
$45.00 Fur Coats $22.50
$55.00 Fur Coats $27.50
$75.00 Fur Coats :.. $37.50
$D5.00 Fur Coats $47.50
$150 Fur Coats $75.00
$198 Fur Coats $99.00
$250 Fur Coats $125.00
$10.00
$15.00
$20.00
$25.00
$29.75
$35.00
$45.0(0
Coats
Ctfata
Coats
Coats
Coats
Coats
Coats
at ....$5.00
at ....$7.50
at ...$10.00
at ...$12.50
at ...$14.85
at ...$17.50
at ...$22.50
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Handkerchiefs at
Half Price
All the , Handkerchiefs that
were mussed or soiled by
handling during the past
week will be closed at
Half Regular Prices.
All Tailorea Suits
All $12.50 Tailored Suits . .
All $15.00 Tailored Suits . .
All $25.00 Tailored Suits ..
All $35.00 Tailored Suits . .
All $45.00 Tailored Suits ..
All $75.00 Tailored Suits . .
All $85.00 Taiored Suits . .
All $125 Tailored Suits . . .'.
at Half
......$6.25
$7.50
$12.50
. . . .$17.50
.....$22.50
....$37.50
$42.50
$62.50
Splendid Stock of Dresses That Sold at
$20, $25 and $35, at $10.00
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Men's Flannel
Overshirts
$2.00 values, all colors f)8;4?
$2.50 vals., all colors $1,45
Men's Wool Union Suiks, up
to $4.00 values, in alV styles
in 3 lots $2.50. S1.JV8. $1.45
Men's GuaranteedSocks, 6
pairs in box, eaca box guar
anteed for 6 naontlis 49
Men's Sweater Coats, made
to sell up to $4.50, at $2.98,
$2.50 and . . S1.98
Men's $1.00 "bress Shirts, all
styles, best colors, on sale
at .. 49
Beautiful Silk and Satin Dresses, Crepe de Chine, Serge and
Satin Combinations, in broad assortment of classy styles,
including party and dancing dresses, to $35.00
values, choice
$10
Our Immense Stock of Children's Winter
Coats at JUST HALF
$3.95 Coats at
$5.00 Coats at
$6.50 Coats at
$7.50 Coats at
Blue Wolf Fur Sets Made to sell at
$10.00 and $12.50, will go on sale
Saturday morn
ing at
$3.95
Women's Long Crepe Kimonos Reg
ular $2.50 to $3.50 values, on sale
Saturday a. m., good as- C 1 f C
sortment, at V &
.$1.95 $10.00 Coats at $5.00
.$2.50 $12.50 Coats at $6.25
.$3.25 $15.00 Coats at $7.50
.$3.75 $18.50 Coats at $9.25
Women's Silk Underskirts Made to
sell at $5.00, nearly all colors, on sale
Saturday a, m., OC
at
Women's and Misses' Heavy Winter Coats Warm, Ser
viceable garments, good styles, with
plush, corduroy or high storm coHars,
good assortment, at ,
1 f til AJUl- KZ a, -
$1.98
nr DOMESTIC BOOM.
Women's and Misses' Dress Skirts, made to sell at $3.00
$4.00 and $5.00, in wool serges, novelty
weaves, shadow patterns, etc., accordian
pleated under long tunic, at
Iir DOMESTIC BOOK.
u sen at, tpu.iv
$1.00
PreAnventory
Shoe Sale
Commencing Saturday we
start our Semi-Annual Pre
Tnventory Shoe Sale. All the
heavy winter goods must go.
Men's high cut 2-buckle
storm shoes, regular $3.00
values $1.98
Women's warm slippers, fur
trimmed, $1.50 and $2.00
values $1.50 to $1.00
Women's all felt $1.50 val
ue lace shoes ..... $1.00
Boys' tan high cut 2-buckle
storm shoes, splendid $2.50
values $1.98
Youths' Kersey, broadcloth
and brown leather leggings,
$1.50 vaues 69
"Try Hayden's First
It Pays."
Wash Day Supplies
Genu In "Link" Rolfer
Medium size, extra heavy Llsk tin
aah boilers, with heavy copper
j bottoms, at -...SlO
Largo size "Llsk" boilers, as above,
t 81.50
Extra large size "Llsk" boilers, as
.above 81.60
Medium sire "Llsk" extra' heavy all
ropper boilers 82.69
Large size "Uk" extra heavy all
copper boilers 83.10
"Premier" tin boilers, copper bot
tom 08 and 81.10
Any size Galvanized boilers 7Q
Galvanized Tub and Palls
Galvanized Palls, one to a customer,
t ' 0
Small Galvanized Tubs 20
Medium Galvanized Tubs ....30.
Large Galvanized Tubs ...... 49d
Extra large Galvanised Tubs. . 592
Full size Zinc Wash Boards . . . 10
Full size Glass, Brass or Enamel
Wash Board, worth 35c 25
Warranted Wringers, worth $2.50,
t 81.08
11.25 Folding Ironing Boards 9St
6-ft. plain Basswood Ironing BoardB,
worth 65o ".Od
li-ti. plain Basswood Ironing
Boards, worth 7 Bo 59
Folding Clothes Racks, 59c, 80c, 98c
and 81.10
Mop Sticks
Any 6c Scrub Brush 3
Any 10c Scrub Brush 5
6-pc. set Mrs. Potts' Sad Irons 71)?
Laundry Stoves 82.08
Two-hole Gas Plates ....181.10
Clearance Specials in Domestic Room
$1.50 large Bed Spread 98?
$2.50 large Bed Spread '....$1.79
$3.00 large Bed Spread :..$2.39
85c 72x90 Sheets 68
95c 81x90 Sheets 69
Extra Special
30-inch I2V2C value Outing Flannel
.5r
3vineh 10c value Muslin ." 5
GVc value pure Indigo Blue Apron Check 3V
Blankets and Comforts
$1.50 Comforts and Blankets $1.00
$2.75 Comforts and Blankets $1.78
$3.50 Comforts and Blankets $2.18
$4.50 Comforts and Blankets $2.98
$4.95 Comforts and Blankets $3.25
Hayden's Special Grocery Sale
rmtOB to iJTVEjrroBT sarnanaT. uab txssb for Saturday i
Hayden's Meat Mar
ket Stands for
20 lbs. best Granulated
Sugar for $1.00
12 bars Deat-'Em-AU 8tap
for , 8Ao
i S-lb. sacks best High Oradd
Diamond H Flour noth
ing finer, per sack... 91. 0
t 16 -ox. cans Cottage MUH
for 98o
8 Sc cans Cottage Milk 9Se
6 cans Lu Lu Scouring Soap
it beats the Dutch ... .854
McLaren's Peanut Butter,
per lb .lStto
Skinner's Macaroni, Vermi
celli or Spaghetti, pk. 7Ho
Snlder's Tomato Soup, per
can Be
2 - lb. can Wax, String,
Green or Lima Beans,
per can ?Ho
3- lb. cans Golden Pumpkin,
Tomatoes, Hominy, Squash
or BakeT Beans SVo
Gallon cans Golden Table
Syrup 39c
lbs. choice Japan Rice SSo
S cans Oil Sardines 8S)
S-Ib. cans California
Peaches BVio
The best Tea Sittings, per
pound ..... ,aoo
Golden Santos coffee, per
pound aoo
The Batter ana Cheese
Karket for the People of
Omaha.
The best ereameev batter,
carton or bulk, per lb. 34o
Fancy country creamery
butter, per lb 33o
The best No. 1 storage egg,
per dozen 85o
Strictly fresh eggs, -flos. 38o
Full cream New York
white, Wisconsin cream
or Young America cheese,
pound ao
Imported Swiss or Roque
fort cheese, lb 40o
Fancy domestic Swiss, per
pound aso
Neufchatel cheese, each So
16 lbs. best Red River Min
nesota potatoes to the
peck aoo
12 lbs. fancy cooking ap
ples to the peck s So
Quality
16 Ounces to the pound
aad a saying of 85 to 60
vsr oeat for ths people.
The best strictly fresli
1914 spring chickens, per
pound 13o
Fresh pork loins, lb. ll?o
Fresh pork roasts, lb. 100
Fresh pork butts, lb. 18Ho
The beet quality lamb,
hindquarters, lb. ...180
The beet quality lamb.
forequarters, lb BViQ
The best quality steer pot
roast, lb 13!tc
The best quality steer
round steak, lb. ...ISViS
10 lbs. best leaf lard ..950
No. 1 Diamond C hams, lb.,
at HSo
No. 1 Pic Nic hams, lb.
at . ... .18 4o
No. 1 Lean bacon, lb. 17Ho
No. 1 Breakfast bacon, lb.
at 15 Ho
For quality goods try
Hayden'a First, It Pays.
Pays Try Hayden's First Pays
Omaha s Greatest Clothing Clearance Continues Saturday
Greatest not alone on account or immensity 01 stocks ottered for selection,
but on account of the superior quality and freshness of the stocks-shown.
Not one dollar's worth of job lots or off price clothing bought for this sale. We offer
you garments bought for our regular trade, selected with . greatest care as to quality
of fabric and tailoring. Every garment backed by our personal guarantee of sat'
is faction the same as if sold at the regular retail prices.
SUITS THAT SOLD AT $18.00
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SUITS THAT SOLD AT $20.00
SUITS THAT SOLD AT $22.5C
SUITS THAT SOLD AT $25.00
SUITS THAT SOLD AT $30.00
SUITS THAT SOLD AT ..$35.00
OVERCOATS THAT SOLD AT... $20.00
OVERCOATS THAT SOLD AT $22.50
OVERCOATS THAT SOLD AT... $25.00
0VERC0ATS THAT SOLD AT $30.00
OVERCOATS THAT SOLD AT... $35.00
OVfcRC'dATa tHAl4 SOLD Al? $46.66
Your Unrestricted Choice (Fur and Fur Lined Coats Excepted) of Every Garment In Stock.
THE SUITS come in single breasted sacks, soft roll,
conservative models, soft roll narrow shoulders, English
modes; patch pocket suits, straight front suits, double
breasted models, etc, in immense assortment of finest
colorings and fabrica.
Blues and
Blacks are
Included
THE OVERCOATS include shawl collar coats, double
and single breasted styles, convertible collar coats, 50 and
52 indies long, and all other popular styles in English
knitted fabrics, Isaac Carr Meltons, Scotch mixtures,
Chinchillas, Kerseys, Vicunas, etc., in the season's best
colorings.
ESuirSSl EAYDEN BROS.
Plenty of Garments for All. Extra Sales
people to Wait on YoaBut Select as Early
as Possible. " v
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