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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 25, 1923)
Successful Year at Burgess-Nash General Manager Dailey Re ports Largest Sales in His tory of Store. “The best year since the beginning o£ tlie store. Sounds hackneyed, doesn't it?” remarked J. F. Dailey, general manager of Burgess-Nash yesterday. "But that's what it has hern. This last month has been re markable, “The outgoing of merchandise has been balanced and there have been no radical reductions for flic benefit of late comers. A possible exception to that, possibly, in some of the toys, which we preferred to reduce than to warehouse until next year. “Back of cold weather has brought the clothing end to just a little above normal, but at the same time, the ab sence of storms and rains has kept tile roads open so that people living in this trade territory have been able to take advantage of that fact and come into Omaha. We hope for the day when the roads of the state will not he forced to rely on the whims of climate. “The coming year looks good for Omaha and this western country. The money spent in Omaha this year has not gone, for the most part, to buy .necessities, but little luxuries. This in Itself shows that Omaha is ex periencing good times. "As a newcomer, I have had many people remark on the manners and ability of the salespeople in the store. They are as full of pep at closing time as they were at 0 in the morning. T. J’. Redmond is responsible, to a great extent, for the success of the past year. I mean those last two state ment.!." An eastern l'ctail publication recent iy referred to the 41 per cent increase i business volume of the Burgess Nash company as the outstanding re tail event of the year. Pleaded Guilty, Now Seeks to Have Trial Lincoln. Dec. 24.—Sentenced to 10 years in tire penitentiary after he had pleaded guilty to robbing a streef car. Chester Morgan began a fight In dis trict court today for his freedom. lie asked that the plea of guilty he si t aside and ho be tfivon a new trial. District Judge W. M. Morning, who entenced Morgan, is hearing the case. Morgan's . attorneys declare due to nervous excitement he did not know what he was doing when he pleaded guilty to the charge. Tunnels Are Found, but Stills Are Minus: Rum Nets 811.> Fine —.—.—. Columbus, Neb., Dec. 24.—.lake Henry. 40, single, parted with $11.* In county court, representing the fine imposed after state agents raided his home in Humphrey. The state agents say that Jake is building himself a new home in Humphrey with under ground tunnels. They found a chicken house under construction with abase ment. On the concrete floor in an other outbuilding stood a stationary engine and a feed grinder. Beneath the engine the state agents said was the cutest little trap door opening into an underground tunnel which ex tended 20 feet or more to an excava tion beneath the garage. But the search by the officers failed to bring to light a still or any larg% quantity of liquor except the pint of hootch found in his possession. Six Fined for Shooting Affray O J Former Prize Fighter Import ed to Get Rirk Lindsay, Woman Testifies. Six persons were fined $10 each in municipal court yesterday in connec tion with two shooting affrays Sun day night. One was at the Trivoll roadhouse, formerly tin- Dublin inn. on the West Center hoad, and another occurred in front of the Dodge hotel. The persons fined were Mrs. Ruth Stiff. Dodge hotel: Mr. and Mrs. K. L. Rafferty and Tom Adams, Millard hotel; Tom A. Frost, Dodge hotel, and Joe Brown, taxi driver. ^ Mrs. Stiff told detectives that she brought Tom Adams, a former prize fighter, from Chicago to “get" Rick Blndsay, proprietor of the Trlvoli t oarihouse. After an argument at the road house, in which several shots were fired, the party went to Sixth and Pierce streets. Here Joe Brown deserted them, and when they found his taxi in front of the Dodge hotel on their return to the hostelry they broke several windows, and more shots were fired. Charles Wilder, clerk at the Dodge hotel, arrested Monday on a charge of maintaining a disorderly house, was dismissed in municipal court. GOTHENBURG—A. C. Clark, man ager of the Gothenburg Poultry asso ciation, has completed arrangements for the fourth annual poultry show-, January 2, 3 and 4. .Life Insurance Merger Approved j Illinois (ioncern Found Mile , to Assume Business of Omaha Company. AMNiuiated Prf»*. TJni’oln, Dec. 24—Approval was given today by K. C. Knudson, acting head of the Nebraska insurance bu reau, to the merger of the Common wealth I.ifp insurance of Omaha with ttie Standard Life Insurance company, Decatur. Ill . with its contemplated removal to St. Louis. Eight examiners for the states of lown. Missouri and Nebraska conduct ed an Inquiry into the affairs of tlie two companies and reported that the Standard was financially able to as sume the added obligations of the oth er company. The appraisers are said to have made independent appraisals for all assets. About three years ago, the con trolling group of the Decatur concern purchased a majority of stock In the Omaha corporation. The Joint owner ship is said to have brought about the consolidation. Under the author izations granted today, all stockhold ers in the Commonwealth will receive shaies in the Standard. Combined capital is listed as $380, 000; surplus $482,000 and assets $7, 981,779. Total insurance policies amount to $83,000,000. The Common wealth's declared income is $1,228,520 for 1922 of which $500,905 was prem iums on Nebraska policies. During the year the Standard earned $1,610, 390 gross with $36,960 from Nebraska business. The merger committee goes before the Illinois Insurance department for approval before it can he finally con summated. Invested in (German Socks. Shipment Arives in U. S. Columbus, Dec. -4.—P. H. D. Meyer, who recently returned from Germany after selling his farm which he bought two years ago and investing the f50. nnn proceeds in socks so he could get the money out of the country, has re ceived word from Chemnitz, where the order for the socks was placed, that the entire consignment has just be 'ii shipped to Chicago, where they | will l»e held by the customs officials until Mr. Meyer claims them, and pays thi duty which will amount to nearly anothei .*2'».00h Thf* shipment < omprifl» h more than 8.oijo dozen at men’s, women's and children's socks and -dockings. Mr. Afeyer found several prospective < of tomer* for the good* but he can not ■ lose a deal until the goods arrive. \ 11 he went** now is to get his money out of the $50,000 worth of sock* he owns an<J Invest It in Platte cotjpdj farm land. Established 1890 15-& DODGE "Peace on Earth, Qood UJill Cfoujard Men" . I Light—shining porch lights and brightly lighted windows—radiates Christmas cheer. Tonight—Christmas night—aid in spreading that good cheer. Let happy, bright light pour forth from every window and porch light. Streets lined by houses, smiling with light, are happy streets. Let’s make all streets happy this Christmas night. • Everywhere, send forth the spirit of Christ mas—“Peace on earth, good will toward men.” Nebraska Power®. A The Event That Well Dressed Women Wait For Our Year-End Clearance THE NEBRASKA’S ENTIRE W INTER STOCKS OF Women’s Coats, Dresses, Suits and Beautiful Furs DOWN goes the curtain on 1923!—and with the closing of the year comes the closing out of all women’s Winter Coats, Dresses, Suits and Furs. Preparations for 1924 demand immediate disposal of all garments— our policy is absolutely all-new stocks — the newest styles every season—it makes this sale doubly interest ing to all well-dressed women. Choose Wednesday as follows: OUR ENTIRE IIIGI1- GRADE STOCK WOMEN’S Cloth Coats ONE-HALF OFF Choose Wednesday as follows: i All $ 24.50 Coats at $12.25 All $ 34.50 Coats at . SI7.25 All $ 39.50 Coats at . $19.75 AU $ 49.50 Coa-s at . S24.75 AU $ 59.50 Coats at...$29.75 AU S 64.50 Coats at...$22.25 i A11 $ 69.50 Coats at.. $24.75 ! AU $ 74.50 Coats at . $27.25 AU $ 84.50 Coats at $42.25 AU $ 89.50 Coats at . $44.75 AU $ 98.50 Coats at . .S 49.25 AU $110.00 Coats at ..$55.00 AU $125.00 Coats at $62.50 All $149.50 Coats at...$74.75 OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF KARAMI. DUKAXA AND Plush Coats^ ONE-HALF OFF Choose Wednesday as follows: S 49.50 Pile Fabric Coats $2-4.75 S 59.50 Pile Fabric Coats $29.75 5 64.50 Pile Fabric Coats $32.25 5 69.50 Pile Fabric Coats. $34.75 S 74.50 Pile Fabric Coats . $37.25 S 79.50 Pile Fabric Coats $39.75 S 84.50 Pile Fabric Coats $42.25 S 89.50 Pile Fabric Coats $44.75 j S 98.50 Pile Fabric Coats $49.25 SI 10.00 Pile Fabric Coats $55.00 ,j SI J 5.00 Pile Fabric Coats $57.50 S125.00 Pile Fabric Coats $02.50 SI 35.00 Pile Fabric Coats $07.50 S149.50 Pile Fabric Coats $74.75 Our Entire High Grade Stock Silk and Wool Dresses - ONE-HALF OFF All $24.50 Dresses at.. $12.25 All $29.50 Dresses at.$14.75 All $34.50 Dresses at.$17.25 All $39.50 Dresses at. 819.75 All $44.50 Dresses at . S22.25 All $49.50 Dresses at. S24.75 All $59.50 Dresses at $29.75 All $64.50 Dresses at.832.25 All $69.50 Dresses at. $34.75 All $74.50 Dresses at. 837.2.v All $79.50 Dresses at. 839.75 All $34.50 Dresses at . 842.25 AH S89.50 Dresses at . 844.75 i All $98.50 Dresses at 819.25 OUR ENTIRE HIGH GRADE STOCK WOMEN’S ^ =Fur Coats ONE-HALF OFF All $145.00 Fur Coats . $ 72.46 All $174.50 Fur Coats . $ 87.25 All $198.50 Fur Coats $ 99.25 All $225.00 Fur Coats $112.50 All $249.50 Fur Coats $124.75 All $274.50 Fur Coats $137.25 All $298.50 Fur Coats $ 149.25 All $350.00 Fur Coats $175.00 i All $398.50 Fur Coats $199.25 All $495.00 Fur Coats $247.50 Muskrat Coats, Hudson Seal, Marmink and Near Seal Coats ---9 OUR ENTIRE KTGH GRADE STOCK WOMEN'S f=Fur Scarfs ^ ONE-HALF OFF All $14.85 Fur Scarfs at $ 7.45 All $24.50 Fur Scarfs at $12.25 , All $34.50 Fur Scarfs at $17.25 i All $39.50 Fur Scarfs at $19.75 All $49.50 Fur Scarfs at $24.75 All $59.50 Fur Scarfs at $29.75 All $64.50 Fur Scarfs at $32.25 All $69.50 Fur Scarfs at $34.75 All $74.50 Fur Scarfs at $37.25 All $98.50 Fur Scarfs at $49.25 Beautiful Squirrel, Fitch, Mink and Fox Scarfs ^ _ _ _ _n OUR ENTIRE HIGH GRAPE STOCK WOMEN'S rWinter Suits ONE-HALF OFF All S34.50 Suits at.SI7.50 All $39.50 Suits at_S19.75 All $44.50 Suits at... $22.25 All $49.50 Suits at.$21.75 All $59.50 Suits at $29.75 All $64.50 Suits at $32.25 All $69.50 Suits at $34.75 All $74.50 Suits at S37.25 All $79.50 Suits at. $39.75 All S84.50 Suits at.$42.25 All $89.50 Suits at _$14.75 All $98.50 Suits at $49.25 N- - KIR i:\TIRi; ST<K l\ WOMKN'S Blouses and Skirts 1/4 OFF Our Entire Stock of Children’s Winter Coats, One - Half Cff All $12.85 Coats at Sti. I5 All $14.85 Coats at $7. I.*» All $16.50 Coats at JjtS.2r> All $17.50 Coats at $S.7«"> All $19.50 Coats at SJI.7r* All $22.50 Coats at SI I.*-."* All $24 50 Coats,at SI2.-'> All $29.50 Coats at $| |.7Ti W nmrn « Umrinu \|>|iarrl I ntirr Ihlrtl I !«*♦* Until IVnilitlna* <>l K I \ I 1K1 s'lVK K WOMI \ \s Silk and Woo! Sweaters y4 OFF
