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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 10, 1922)
THE OMAHA BEE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 10. 1922. r 4 Mother Charged With Killing ChUd Sought in Omaha t E n L. l TT.1J ,' r urajcr viuiua iuau una at Pittsburgh for Complicity in Crime Body Found in River. Omaha police began lurching yti terdsy for Florence Kelly. J8, ho is accused of murdering her own 2-year-old child. The body of the child as found in the Mononghe!i(river, according to a Wnenage received by Chief of Police Dempey from Rob ert H. Braun, chief of detective of Alleghfny county, Pennsylvania, where the alleged murder took place. Fred Grimberg, formerly of Omaha, it in jail at Pittsburgh charged with complicity. Detail of a tragic triangle were outlined in the Pennaylvsnia official's menage. In 1918 Grimberg left hit home and wife at 2508 South Thirty eighth street, and went to Casper, wyo. Hi wife divorced him and re married. In 1920 he returned to Oma ha, obtained custody of his children and went to McKeesport, Pa. Grimberg U said to have made ar rangements to meet Florence Kelly in Pittsburgh June 2, this year. To gether they boarded a trolley car for McKeesport. On the car they quar reled. Grimberg objected to the pret ence of Mrs. Kelly 2-year-old child which she brought with her. In her rage the woman seized the child, choked it and thrust the, body into the arms of Grimberg. Grimberg threw the body out of the window into the river and left the car. He put the woman on a train for Chicago. In his confession to police e stated she was to proceed to Omaha Detectives Gurnett and Davis have been assigned the task of finding the woman. According to the detectives, the woman was with Grimberg in Casper and came to Omaha with him when he reappeared in i920. Bess Jones,- Gun Victim, Buried; Inquest Later The funeral of Mrs. Bess Jones was held at the Frank Kouloch mortuary, 5130 South Twentieth street, yesterday afternoon. Burial w as in Laurel Hill cemetery. Police are still seeking Fred Swan. 44, retired farmer, who is reported to have fled immediately after Mrs. Jones was shot in her apartments, 516 South Sixteenth street, on Mon day of last week. A jury was sworn in by acting Coroner Steinwender Tuesday and viewed the body. Inquest will be held later. $65,300 Damage Suit Filed Against Rock Island Beatrice. Neb., Aug. 9. (Special Telegram.) Suit for $65,300 damages wUs brought against the kock is land Railroad company by Mrs. Grace Presnell of DeWitt, whose usband. Tames Presnell. section fore man, was killed January 20, When his car ran into a ditch and turned over at a crossing maintained by the com pany in the outskirts of DeWitt, Mrs. Presnell is the mother of five chil dren. Petition charged the company with negligence in maintaining such crossing. Indianola. Advertises. Picnic of Old Settlers McCook, Neb., Aug. 9. (Special.) About 75 Indianola people, with the Bartley band, visited McCook adver tising the Red Willow county old set tlers' picnic at Indianola, August 15. The auto party was returning home from a tour of , the entire county; . Dog Hill Paragrafs - By George Bingham Etlick 'Helwanger. always tries to he first ineverything. Last night he 7 I I L- ' I 14 'i r -' .. : had the honor of being the first to be arrested since the Depity Con stable got his new tin star. ... Yam Sims hasn't been to see the Calf Ribs Widow in about a month now and Mrs. Jeff Potlocks has been appointed a committee from . the Hearsay club to find out what is the trouble. The manager of the Tickville Hotel has hung a map of the United States in the office, so that the guests can tell where they have been. Progressives Split in County Meeting Two factions of the progressive party met Tuesday night to elect delegates to the state convention to be held in Lincoln next Tuesday- one headed by Charles MacDonald in the Labor temple, the other, head ed by Roy M. Harropn the Crounse Dint. These persons were elected dele gates by the MacDonald group: An. .on Bigelow, C. A. MacDonald. J. L. Reehe. Mrs. Charles Baker. Mrs. J. M. Gibb. C. E. Woodward. W. if. Green. A. M. Temolen. Walter Johnson, James Whiting, Dan Sulli van. These were elected by the ilarron faction: If. II. Claiborne, Roy hi. Harrop, W. II. Shropshire, Anson Bigelow, Charles MacDonald. Don E, Fields. Joseph Lochray, T. A. Lemon, Augut P. Sundberg. Peter Mehrens. C J. Fernandes, Christy A. Reilly and Elsa Mae Munnell. Woodmen Reunion Will Close Today Rainbow Parade Participated by 1,000 Largest Meeting Ever Held. . in Fremont, Neb., Aug. 9. (Special Telegram.) Described as the largest state encampment ever held in Ne braska, the Modern Woodmen's an nual reunion of foresters brings their four-day program to a close Thurs day. The final matches in the base ball events will determine the state chamoionshio of the organization. Wednesday was featured by semi finals in the baseball tournament and athletic events f every description. A. R. Talbot, head consul of the Modern AVoodmen of America, con veyed his greetings to the encamp ment in a message complimenting the officials in charge for the suc cess of the four-day event. Motion pictures are being taken of every event on the program. Wednesday J. R. Moore, Lincoln aviator, carried a camera man into the air for a bird's-eye view of the encampment. Wednesday, considered the big day of the foresters' encampment, - was topped off with a mammoth rainbow parade, in which more than 1,000 Woodmen and Royal Neighbors par ticipated. The evening entertainment included a boxing show and dance. East Omaha Trustee Sued for 13 Absences G. A. Palme. trustee of the vil- lasre of East Omaha, was sued for $13 for absenting himself from 13 board meetings in succession by At torney A. Timblin in Justice Mar tin's court. Palmer obtained change of venue yesterday from Justice Martin's .court to Justice L. N. Bunce's of Omaha. Push Paving Projects Scottsbluff. Neb.. Ausr. 8. (Spe cialsPetitions for paving six blocks of residence property on Fourth ave nue are being1 rapidly signed. This follows the creation of a paving dis trict on Sixth and Seventh streets of five blocks. .-V Omaha Circus Sends Proceeds to Milk Fund Fort Crook Aid Society Con tributes $20 While Pax Vo biirum Donates 1,000 Pound Ice Box. "Ajax Bros." gigantic combined circus donated the entire profits e-f its Omaha "back-yard exhibition, ti, to The Omaha Bee's Free Milk and Ice fund. A ladies' aid society in Fort Crook sends a substantial $20. The Tax Vobiscum society sent a 1,000-pound ice book. So the poor, sickly babies in the homes, of the desperately poor are being cared for through the heat of summer with pure milk and cooling ice. PwiMMlr arkaowlodfro slum Loror ml ChlMroB. A. M. B). K., Mladra. Mb Caoh A Frloa U lb Bablai, Tojlor, Moo O Im THoataa Hood. Fort Cmk .... Ajoi lino, rimw Ladle' AM Socio?, TwrX Cmk . Mr. Ml M-o. i. A. Dnrtoo. CmmII IMaffo Jaalar Loo. Motaodlot Caaraa. bfk NH. a. p. r. c. ctob...t Grara Brt. Sihm Wiru, Fraa rfci Mlaott VSIm aM Baay Swu. Hwmry Alii. Arm Laaeooa. Dorothy kUcPrtat7, BUthrra Lr. . IN S.M t.oe IN 1.0 ;. SO.OO 4.0S S.O s.ss 1 tM Talal.... i,::t.4 Morrill Boy Is Killed When Auto Hits Horse Scottsbluff, Neb., Aug. 9. (Spe cial.) Hugh Kellams, 9, of Morrill, was instantly killed when he was pinned beneath- a car which overturn ed in a collision with a horse. C- E. Kellams, also in the car, was not hurt but Miss Maud Kellams suffered in ternal injuries and Miss Velma Lip pincott had two ribs broken. The horse was killed. Joint Coal Conutiission Recommends Prices Kansas City, Aug. 9. iBy A. P.) The governors' coal commissioners of Missouri and Kansas, meeting in a joint session here, decided to work together in connection with the dis tribution of coal in the two states. It was agreed to recommend a tut of maximum prices to the coal operators, according to a statement issued after the meeting. The coal price recommended to operators include $4 a ton for slack. $.125 for milt: fS for mine run and $o for lump, all f. e. b. mines. County Tax Rate to Be 3.60 Mills , Levy Reduced .25 Mill Under Last Year and Is. Lowest in 15 Years. The board of county commissioners Tuesday fixed the county tax levy at 3.60 mills for 1922, a reduction of .25 of a mill from last year's levy. "This year's levy for expense of runninar the county is the lowest in 15 years," said County Clerk Frank Dewey. "With the state Jevy re duced 1 mill, we will have a saving of about $445,000 to the taxpayers of Douglas county this year." The levy for this year is msde up as follows: General fund, leu bond, sinking and interest, 1.20 bridge. .35. road fund, .13; mothers pensions. .07; soldier, relief, .028; ag ricultural fair. .022. This year, out of axes raised, $119,000 of bonds will be paid off. Lower Prices Ford size Tire At tha Sprague Faetary, 18th and Cuming $5.95 To til e Public The operation of BURLINGTON trains, from the first day of thisv, strike), hat boon possible only because of the large number of officers, employes and volunteers from every depart ment who have been working day and night at their posts of duty. It ia due to the ex traordinary efforts of these men that your community has been supplied with food and other essential needs. The sense of justice of the residents of your community will de termine the measure of their appreciation of the services of these men who have stood be tween them and the suffering sure to follow the attempted tie-up of train service. E. P. 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And, yon sever tasted more delicious food than Kellogg's Corn Flakes, particularly when eaten with the luscious fruits now in season! Think of Kellogg's Corn Flakes as the perfect breakfast cereal as the cooling, refreshlsg lunch for the hottest day served with fresh fruit and for the daintiest, most satisfying dessert for the evening meal served with fresh fruit and cream! Iaaiat vpoa XeDogx'e the kind ia the KtD and GSEBK package that bears tfaa aigaatara of W. K. Kellogg, originator of Cera Flakes. Kent are gasmiae wittort itl an m. I of KELLOGG'S KftUMBLIS KELLOGG'S BftAM, I 0 cvnnrna0Yfe sroaa Thursday's Events in Our Department Managers' August Selling Events Our Annual Fur Sale Is Daily Proving the Economy of Our August Prices However, when purchasing furs, price is not the only consideration. No matter what you pay, you must select a garment of which you can be proud. Bur-gess-Nash furs of quality carry an assurance of distinction and correctness. Thursday We Feature Ex ceptional Values : Small Furs The popular little choker, more and more in demand by fashion. For immediate wear with dresses and the fall tailleurs, we offer such smart pieces as: Opossum, $4.95. Mink, $17.50. Stone Marten, $25, $35, $45. Baum Marten, $49.50, $79.50. Foxes brown, black and taupe, $19.75, $25, $125 Sables at $49.50, $79.50. BurfH-Nah Fur Shmf Tklrd Ftaar. CEO. B. WATSON Summer Coats, Suits and Dresses At Their Final Reduction Prices These lovely spring and summer garments have already been reduced, but instead of allowing them to remain until the end of the season, I have again reduced them to the very lowest prices that it is possible for me to make. GEORGE B. WATSON, Manager of Suit Shop Suits Priced $10 One rack of about fifty suits. Sports styles of dark woolens. Dresses $5 and $10 Silks and cottons, ginghams, voiles, tub silks, pongees. BorftM-Nuli Suit Skoa Third Floor Coats Priced $10 One rack of tweeds and mix tures in mannish top-coat styles. Handkerchiefs 'At Manager's Sale Prices Sports Handkerchiefs Pure silk In desired colors and designs. For men and women. ' Each, 9c Of silk in khaki color. For men. Each, 25c MerVs Handkerchiefs Of pure linen. Plain white with narrow hem. 3 for $1.00 Linen Handkerchiefs Women's Colored linen hand kerchiefs with hand embroid ered . corner. Limit of one dozen, Each, 25c BariwNuh Mala Floor. "I Contribute Smart Fall Hats of such exceptional quality and style that. I will not be able to duplicate at the low price of '5-7" Stunning hats of rich Lyon's velvet, effectively combined with all the new materials so much in demand. ,J Aassavv.iv.-m A. C. REEVES Trimmings novel and new; styles becoming to all." A. C. REEVES, Manager and Buyer" Millinery Department. BurgM-Nk Third Floor Axminster Rugs $2.50 18x36-Inch rug in con ventional and Oriental patterns and colorings. Each, $2.50 Fiber Rugs 69 c 27x54-inch reversible rugs in a wide choice of patterns, mixed colorings. Each, 69c. .Velvet Jute Rugs $2.00 Attractive allover pat terns, exact copies of the Orientals in colorings, 27-x54-inch size. Extra spe cial, each, $2.00.' BurfM-Nh Sixth, Floor Buy Warm Blankets for Wintry Nights John Bannon, Manager of the Blanket Department, says: "Protect yourself with a good warm blanket, throw open your windows, let in plenty of air, sleep with your head outdoors if you like. Enjoy good health it's a valuable asset." "St. Mary's" Wool Blankets Priced Pair $11.39 ATI pure wool, woven in beautiful block designs. Edges bound in ribbon in matching color. Famous "Esmond" Blankets Priced Pair $3.49 These large sized blankets serve many purposes. They come in high colored Indian or block designs. Two-in-One Blankets Pair $4.95 Two blankets -woven as one makes this blanket extra warm and serviceable. Large Cotton Blankets Pair $1.95 For full size bed. White or tan with fancy woven border. Our price, special, $1.95. Cotton Plaid Blankets Pair $2.75 Heavyweight blanket! in pret ty plaid designs with top-stitched edge. Very special, 12.75. Wool-Finish Blankets Pair $4.50 68x80-inch serviceable blan kets in plaid and block designs, priced for this event, each, S4.50. Burgau-NasbBUnkot Shop Second Floor All Wool Blankets Pair $6.95 Full size, 66x80 inches. Block design in lovely soft shades; edges ribbon-bound. Wool-Mixed Blankets Pair, $8.59 Plaid blankets 'with just enough cotton to prevent shrink age. Our special price, $8.59. JOHN BANNON The Second Reduction on Hosiery : Underwear This is merchandise that our patrons will read ily recognize as that which was reduced in our July clearance. Owing to the fact that I am a newly arrived buyer but wish to co-operate with the managers in offering greater values, I am taking still further reductions on this stock, and offer it at these low prices Thursday. M. VAN UITHOVEN. Fine Lisle Hosiery Medium weight, full fashioned hose, made double feet and garter top. White only. Pair, 77c Lisle Union Suits Women's fine lisle suits, made regulation top, and tight knee, sizes 86 to 44. ; u-o Each, 79c -a Hi lory SlMa Sfafai Floor M. VAN UITHOVEN Thousands of Good Handkerchiefs Each, 5c Because the demand has been so great, I am again fill ing the Red Arrow Booth with 5-cent handkerchiefs. There . are sizes for men and women, and smaller ones for boys and girls. And there are some fast color red and blue ban- s4t a "r '- J & . aa ICKIUMMCaU i : ; ; - - - v