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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (July 28, 1918)
VtHE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: JULY 28, 1918. ,5 A 111 - ! v r aV $950,000 DEATH CLAIMS PAID IN OMAHAJN 1917 Omaha Forty-second City in United States in Amount of Insurance Policies Paid J Beneficiaries. Omaha received $950,000 last year frov the life insurance companies in , death claims, premium returns and surrender values, according to a very detailed report just published by the .' Insurance Press, New York. The largest claim paid in Omaha and Nebraska was that of William H. . Cuciiolz, vice president of the Omaha " National bank. This was $56,934. The largest claim paid in the .whole country was that of Frederick R. Hazard of Syracuse, N. Y. .. ?S43,500. Payments during the year income other cities in this section were: Kansas City, $1,550,000; Des Moines, , . $657,500; Sioux "City, $272,500. In Kansas City the largest single claim paid was only $52,262. Omaha was the forty-second city in the country in the amount of insurance paid to policy holders. Nebraska Claims Paid. h. Single claims paid in some other1 Nebraska cities during-ihe year were as follows: ALLIANCE. , -Charles H. Tully U,821 ' AURORA. I ansa S. Byers 10,000 GRAND ISLAND. Nam not given 10,070 LINCOLN. , Charles H. Beaumont 33,500 NORTH PLATTE. i, William B. Hamilton 10,248 OMAHA. William H. Bucholz 66,934 Theodore Q. Northwall 27,131 George W. Schlndele 26,000 Baacom H. Robison 19.217 Justin B. Porter 19,100 . Name not given 14,473 Erastus Young 13,006 'Percy Howard Stevens..,' 13,000 Nam not given -.1 12.500 Nam not given 10,000 WAUSA. Gnstf E. Lundgren 17,000 Total insurance claims paid in vari ous Nebraska cities were as follows: Omaha $960,0001 Wahoo J 17,500. v. Lincoln 30O,0O0jBlalr 16,6D0 South Omaha 90,250!Falls City .... 16,600 69,750Pierce 16,500 64,500ITecumseh .... 16,500 47,5001 Ansley 15,600 44,750Crelghton .... 15,600 43,000F'remont 15.500 0 . Kearney Grand Island. Hastings .... North Platte, .Wausa York Madison 40,75OFrlend 38.000IHartlnKton ., Aurora ST.OOOIScotts Bluff., Alliance 34,250Valpaxaiso ., .Kimball tfeligh Pawnee City.. Gretna Wayne Nebraska City Bethany .... Columbus ... Osceola West Point... St. Paul .... Broken Bow.. 34,000Albton 32,0003radshaw .... 31,0fl0!Fairbury 25,250IPetersburg ... 25,260Tekamah .... 24,250HTnl. Place ... 23,250Weep'g Water 23,250'Bloomfleld ... 23.250Norfolk 23,260:Sprlngvlew ... IH.500Tecumseh .... 17,500! 15,500 15.500 15,600 15,500 11,750 1 1,625 11.625 n.62r, 11.625 j i, d-d y 1 1 10,750 10,750 10,750 10.750 Big Policies in Force. Total life insurance no in force in the Uniled States is as' follows: Old line' companies. $27,500,000,000: fra ternal companies. $10,000,000,000; sol diers' and sailors' insurance, $22,000, 000,000. ' . . During the year the companies paid out much less for lapsed, surrendered and purchased policies than during the preceding year. The people held on to their policies. , The companies report an excep tionally low death rate. The British companies report an increased mor tality among civilians 'as 'well as among soldiers, the former being due lo worry over war conditions, disturb ance of regular living and the stress f war. 'Z Four billioiV dollars of new insur ance was purchased from t he regular life insurance . companiesiluriti the Vear. Women arc reported to be large purchaser's of life insurance. It is mentioned, also that the late Major John Purroy Mitchel of New1 York had $149,000 of life insurance. Some of the men in Omaha who carry big life insurance are A. C. Smith, president of M. E. Smith & Co., with about $1,000,000, and George Brandeis, president of the Brandeis Stores, with the same amount; Ward Burgess, with amout $500,000: Louis Nash, with $300,000; Joseph Barker, with about $250,000. Exemption Board No. 4 Sends Out Gill For x : Omaha Men For Army Local exemption board No. 4 is sending the following five contingents of national army men to' various camps throughout the country: Two blacksmiths, for Camp For rest, Lytle, Ga., July 29: Tony Rlcary. Joseph Capplno. Three cabinet makers for Camp Forrest, Lytle, Ga., July 29: Bam Piccolo. Fred Manglamoll. Frank Garotto. One blacksmith helper, limited serv ice map, for Vancouver Barracks, Wash., July 29: i Fred Deltz. ' - Seven will be chosen from the fol lowing lilst for Camp Funston.for Au crust 1: m r rsnu dames. Elliott H. Falling. Bob W. Holts. Arthur Charles Henry Bly. Edgar Grant. ..Alfred L. Brown John Green. Shelly C. Cook. Oscar Edwards. The following will be sent to the Omaha Balloon school 'Monday: Gerald Harrington. Frank Fitha Bruno Kaline. Joseph Clrian. John S. Nlckell. Bruno Vescio. John E. Howley. James C. Somers. John Klrsrhbaum. R. WatAn. i Howard Michael Bolker. Walter Florkee. Harry R. Fa-Mis. .John A. Wellman. Walter K. Krelle. Victor H. Boos. Allied War Exhibit Will Be in Omaha in September The allied war exhibit is coming to Omaha. The Chamber of Commerce has received positive assurance of this. It is to be here late in Sep tember. It includes British tanks, French aircraft, German trophies, war machinery of various kinds and an 'exhibition by veteran French and Belgian fighters of trench fighting and trench life.' - The exhibit is now on the Pacific coasf. x x Paul Murray Called for Army Training in Syracuse P. Paul Murray, assistant manager of the Chamber of Commerce traffic bureau, has received his call for spe cial service with the colors. He will leave Monday' fof Syracuse, N. Y., where he will take a three months' intensive medical course. Edward Svoboda, formerly with theelaw firm of Mahoney Kennedy, is also at 0)nn KESSrHASH WlfM EVERYBODYS STORE' Sunday, July 28, 1918. STORE NEWS FOR MONDAY Phone-Douglas 2100 1 1 Announcing for Monday Our Semi-Annual V I v i 4 km NiL-irJ ijAimUULm LI An Extraordinary One Day Event That Will Surpass All Sales of Previous Seasons FIRST NOTICE of the now eagerly looked forward to, our August Sale of Furs , which will this year (for the greater convenience of the large number of customers attending the early days of the sale) be preceded by Three Days ' Inspection being Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. July 29, 30 and 31 on which dates the entire stock of furs will be found bearing the new 3ale tags representing 25 to 35 Under Next September st Prices All who wish to do so may in spect the whole display on these three days, and, if they wish, make their selections and give orders for such pieces as they will want sent home after August 1. These ad vance orders to date as of Aueust 1. The sale this year will be somewhat larger and in many respects better ;than any other that we have held. T7 VERY section in the store has contributed to this THE doors will be opened at 8:30 o'clock sharp and our entire force of salespeople will be ready and in their places to serve you. Don't let anything keep you away Mon day and recollect It's the early comers who will find the choicest bargains. No Phone or Mail Orders Accepted. No Goods Credited or Exchanged on Remnant sale goods J-J treat Rpmi-Annnnl fllpnrawnv nrvnsinn nnrl fhrm. sands upon thousands of articles will go at a mere frac tion of their real worth. s We anticipate and have planned a wonderful response to this announce ment as the buying public realizes that at no other time are the values so great. a. 7 sm mnanis o At Greatly Reduced Prices for this Clearaway MnnJay-Jwo Great Groups Remnants of Silks LENGTHS from 12 to 5 yards in a piece, exceptionally large assortment of plain colors as well as fancy pat terns. Including 36 inch poplrn in plain colors. 3G inch black chiffon taffeta. 32 inch natural pongee silk, imported. 27 inch mescaline in plain colors. 36 inch fancy silk in figures and stripes. 32 inch kimono sijk in floral and figures. 36 inch tub silk in plain colors for underwaar, flesh, white, light blue, yellow and whit 40 inch silk voiles and crepe,! lain colors. 40 inch fancy chiffon in flowers and figures. 32 inch imported pongee with sport figures. 36 inch canton crepe in plain colors. ' 36 inch Japanese kimono silk in pretty designs. 36 inch silk and satin for linings. 79c YARD Burgesi-Nath Co. Main Floor Remnants of Silks LENGTHS V2 to 4 yards in a piece suitable for waists, skirts, dresses, linings and trimmings. Wide Selection of colors and styles. Extreme values, including 36 inch chiffon taffeta in plain shades. 36 inch foulard silk in neat figures. 36 inch black messaline silk in soft satin finish. 3&inch fancy taffeta in check, stripe and figures. 36 inch poplins for skirts and dresses. 36 inch satin messaline and plain shades. ' 36 inch black peau de soie silk, heavy quality. 36 inch fancy satin in smart stripe for skirts. , 36 inch crepe de chine in white and pink. 40 inch plain satin; 40 inch figured Hindu crepe. 40 inch figured foulards; 40 inch plain poplins. N 36 inch black taffeta; black satin; black orepe de chine. 36 inch fancy figured lining silks. J2 YARD Women 's Sweaters T NCLUDING pure A silk, fiber silk, Shet land, Englfish mohair and mercerized sweat ers, in coat, -tuxedo, slip-on and fish tail effects. Burgesi-Nash Co. Second Floor . Price Burfeta-Naah Co. Main Floor Silk and JVash Suits INCLUDING sport models as well as thej dressier styles. Silk Jersey trimmed with touches of white on the col lar and cuffs; suits of taffeta silk and fine wash suits of Bedford cord in fancy stripes, made with large fancy pock ets and belts. All offered exactly former price. Burfeio-Naah Co. Second Floor. Price Baby Hats CHOICE of our en tire stock of baby hats and "bonnets for summer, consisting of straw, mull, wash and silk; 6 months to 6 years; Vi price. Burcsaa-Nah Co. Second V2 Price Floor. Remnants of Table Damask '. yi.29to$6.95 SHORT lengths of bleached ta ble damask; l'2 to 2 yards heavy weight and splendid qual ity; pricd ccording to size and quality, from $19 to $6.95 each. Luncheon Sets, 95c Consists of 13 pieces, one center piece and half dozen each of tw size doilies. Neatly scalloped edge of blue, pink or green to match color in center of doilies and center piece. These are marked at about today's wholesale cost Table Cloths, $1.59 to $9.00 Each Odd and mussed damask table cloths; these are "U. S. A, "Irish" and "Scotch manufac ture (no napkins to match); a wonderful 'offering marked at prices much below today's market value. Satin finish, suitable for small or large tables, priced ac cording to size and quality, from $1.59 to $9.00 each. Damask Napkins, 89c to $4.25 .' Odd and mussed damask napkins in dinner and luncheon sizes. Half dozen lots, scalloped as well as hemstitched ends. Marked verjf low for a quick clearance. 89c to $4.25 for half dozen. Burgess-Nash Co. Maui floor Odd Groups of Georgette Blouses Offered Monday at xt Price O.DD sizes, colors and styles, only one or two 1 1 .of a style and kind. Some are slightly . A soiled, some with real filet lace, others em- p . broidered, tucked and plaited. Limited quantity. -1 1 HC6 0 Burgcas-Nash Co. Second Ffoor. A Big Group of Trimmed Hats In the Clearaway at $1.00 W 'ONDERFUL values every one just the sort of hat you want for every day or va cation wear. Variety of becoming styles of fered at the very ridiculous' price of $1.00 each Burgeaa-Naih Co. Second Floor. Choice $1 Linoleums Q HORT lengths, 4 to 20 yards in a piece of genuine c6rk lin-' oleum with burlap back; newest and best selling patterns.' 49c a square yard. Burgese-Naah Co. Third Floor Remnants of White Goods 19c to $2.95 SHORT lengths of 1 to 6 yards, including the summer's most favored fabrics, such as voiles, gabardines, organdies, flaxons, lineweave and poplins; also nain sooks and long cloths, each length marked according to size and quality, from 19c to $2.95 each. Burgeta-Naah Co. Main Floor. -Men's Straw Hats, i 50c S AILORS and soft straws from our regular stock; broken sizes, but wonderful values. Burgest-Naah Co. Main Floor Clearaway of Summer Dresses At $3, $5, $9 and $IZ THERE are only one or two of a style and best choice awaits those here early. Fashionable, serviceable and inexpensive for every occasion in tailored, afternoon and sports styles. The materials include - VOILES " ORGANDIES GINGHAMS LINENS , In a wide variety of colors, plain and fancy. It's a real opportunity to secure one or more pretty summery dresses at an extremely low price. NO MAIL OR PHONE ORDERS ACCEPTED. NO APPROVALS, NO EXCHANGES. ' Burgesa-Naah Co. Second Floor. Remnants of Curtain Goods .j 10c to $1 Each T NCLUDING short lengths of voiles, nets and cream madras. 1 to 5 yards lengths, some slightly soiled at 10c to $1.00 the piece. Cretonnes, 25c to 50c Short lengths of cretonnes; ex cellent designs for bags, fancy work, cushions and pillows; to ltt yard lengths, 25c to 50c each. Colored Drapery ' Short lengths of colored drapery goods, including madras, silks, etc; 1 to 3 yards long, 50c to to $2.00. Cretonne Drapes, $4.00 Cretonne window draperies with valance. Complete ready to hang, f a 1tmd, at $4.00 each. lui one 0: B kgest-Nasb Co.l-Third Floor ' Stamped Pieces V2 Price T NCLUDING bed spreads, dress-. er scarfs, pillow tops, baby quilts, bolster covers, laundry bags, etc., M price. Dresser Scarfs, 69c Stamped with daisy designs on " 18x45-inch heavy white linenc, with center to match. D. M. C. Cotton, 10c Odd numbers in D. M. C. crochet cotton, ecru only. Sizes 40,' 60, 60, 70, 80 and 100 at 10c a ball; $1.00 box. Lunch Sets, $1.00 Blue prints Japanese lunch sets; twenty-five pieces at $1.00. i Burgesa-Naah Co. Third Floor REMNANT SALE IN THE DOWN STAIRS STORE Remnants of Ginghams, Percales, Sample Towels for Mdnday ... 1 i. 11 il J,'n,,n 1 W INCLUDE are auuuai- " umciyn, m. ' kinds and weaves of towels made, small 79c EACH or large sizes in huck or Turkish. Some with white, others with colored borders. For quick disposal, 5c to 79c each. Burgeu-Naab Co. Down Stair) Store Madras Goth, 0rgandies,Voiles, Etc. 5c to $2-M EACH Monde Weave Suitings 29c 36 inches wide, an excellent quality, in col- ors of blue, lavender, tan andbrown less than M Q today's wholesale cost, at 29ca yard. Dresser Scarfs at 59c Excellent quality, with scalloped edge. Handsome de signs of solid embroidery, size 17x50 inches. Sale-price, 59c each. ' 5 Burgeta-Naah Co. Down Stalra Store j SHORT lengths of V to 6 yards, including ging hamspercales, Tnadra3 cloth, organdies, voiles, batistes, silk mulls, plain color satins,' silkolines, plain or fancy lining cambric, galatea cloth, cham brays, sport skirtings, calicoes, outing flannels, mus lins, sheetings, tubings, etc. A wonderful collection from which to choose at 5c to $2.00 a piece. Burgeaa-Naah Co. Down Stair Store Remnants ot Wash Goods CONSISTING of fine English voiles in stripes or checks, plain batiste, flowered, striped and plaid voiles, plain poplins. 36-inch plain wash suitings, ginghams, etc., 36 and 40 inches wide, at price. Burgeae-Naab Co. Down Stair Store Price Clearaway of Untnmmed Hats 50c VARIETY of styles and kinds. Small and medium shapes, white and colors; ch6ice, at 50c. Children's Hats at $1J00 Made of fine quality Milan straw, in white and colors. Very special at $1.00. ' Burgeaa-Neah Co. Down Stair Stor Remnants Wool Dress Goods 1 to 5 yard lengths -for children's dresses, coats, skits a and women's one-piece dresses, consisting of plain colors, m MM mixtures, stripes, checks and plaids suitable for children's M . t dresses, women's skirts and dresses; 36 in. wide; 19c yard. w Remnant Dress Goods at 45c j . v Lengths Vk to 5 yards, suitable for children's dresses, skirts and women's dresses. The materials are serges, black and white Shepherd checks, mixtures, stripes, plaids; batistes, mohairs, figured challies, poplins, etc.; 36 to 42 inches wide, 45c a yard. I Burgees-Nub Co. Down Stain Stor . . - this school. X t f i 'A