Big Attendance
- Is Forecast for
Dairy Meeting
Nebraskans Enter Heartily
Into Development of Milch
Cows—Session at Lincoln
on February 20.
Nebraskans ha’.’# entered heartily
Into the spirit of dairy development
and letters to J. M. Gillan of the
Chamber of Commerce bring encour
agement for the meeting to be held
by the society at Lincoln, February
20.
Replies Indicate that attendance ex
pectations will he surpassed.
"Those few who still seem to be
skeptical are evidently under the Im
pression that the Dairy Development
society will begin wholesale importa
tion of dairy cows at cnce," said Mr.
Gltlan. "That is not the case. Cows
will he placed with men who are
equipped to take care of them and
who are willing to take care of them.
We will hold to grades and pure
breds.”
Among the many who have signi
fied their intention of attending the
meeting of the society in Lincoln are
John Rasmussen, Joseph Clark,
l.niery Peters, George Yanks and
Frank Campbell of the Ravena (Neb.)
Community club.
Others are S. A. Snyder, president
First National hank, Fairbury; II. M.
Hepperlen, president Chamber of
Commerce, Beatrice; 11., H. Mi Lucas,
Fairbury; C. A. Smith, Tilden: Lcn J.
Davis, Citizens State bank, Geneva;
Hilaries A. McCiered, First National
hank. York; E. C. Huxtable, Bank of
Phillips, Neb.; E. L. Cobel, Silver
Greek State bank: G. F. Dodge, presi
dent Fremont National hank; Ole
Hansen, Orleans; Iloy W. Brown,
cashier Western State bank. West
ern; T. IT. Pollock, president Farmers
State bank, Plattamoutq; Edward M.
Warner, Central State hank, Lincoln;
F. A. Jones, Ruskln State bank: W.
W. Gruenlng, Bank of Minden; D. A.
Criss, First National bank of Stuart:
A. C. Mlnlck, First National bank.
Crawford and president of tho State
P-ankers association; Stanley Maley,
City National bank. Lincoln: J. A.
Inks, Jr., Shelby; Eugene Dworak,
cashier Central Nebraska bank,
David City; T. A. Leadley, The Ne
braska Farmer; D. C. West, Bank of
Syracuse; P. J. Miller, State Bank of
Friend; J. C? Conklin, Bank of Hub
bel.
Carl Gray, chairman of the dairy
committee, will head the large Omaha
delegation to the meeting.
Rosebud Methodists Meet
for World Serviee Rally
Co'ome. S. D., Feb. 11.—The world
service rally for the Methodist
churches of the Rosebud district was
one of the most successful ever held
in this section of South Dakota or
.Nebraska, according to the leaders.
JSvery charge was represented by
minister and laity. The banquet In
the evening was a feature. Places
were reserved for 125. Special music
by the robed junior choir of Colome,
• consisting of 40 voices, was a feature
of the evening program. Dr. Jenkins
of St. Paul and Dr. Kohlstedt of Da
kota Wesleyan addressed the rally.
Dakota Counties Paying
Out Big Coyote Bounties
Newcastle, Neb., Feb. 11.—Probably
due to the long, cold spell, large num
bers of coyotes in northern Nebraska
and South Dakota are making their
appearance nearer the settlements.
As a result. In counties where a coy
ote bounty Is paid, many of the ani
mals have been killed and trappers
and farmers have made a nice little
sum of money from this source. Hev
eral counties in South Dakota each
have paid about $1,000 in coyote
bounties and It Is reported that In
some instances a great deal more than
ihat amount has been paid.
l ire Destroys Farm Home
12 Miles From West Poitit
West Point, Neb., Feb. 11.—Fire
breaking out a little before midnight
destroyed the farm home of John
Rrockemeler 12 miles west of here.
The fire at the time of Its discovery,
had gained much headway. The fain*
ily had lime, however, to escape with
a little furniture. A lack of water
prevented any effective fighting of
the blaze.
Frandsen of Fynii Journal
Speaks at Hastings, Neb.
Hastings, Neb., Feb. 11.—J. H.
Frandsen of the Nebraska Farm
Journal afiokc at a noonday meeting
of the' Hastings Chamber of Com
merce and the farmers in the vicin
ity. In the afternoon he addressed
an agricultural gathering and in the
evening his talk was broadcasted by
the Westinghouse radio station,
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' North Wind-South Wind
The latest fail at the fashionable Florida resorts—enthusiasts playing
niah jong in the warm surf. The above shows Warren Teasing, Marion Hnw
lett, Marjorie Weiher and Percy C. Gress, all prominent in the younger set
at Palm Beaeli,
Confederate Veteran,
Ex-Nebraskan, Dies
■Tecumseh. Neb.. Feb. 11.—Ben
jamin L. Fletcher, 7t>, confederate
soldier who served under Col. J. S.
Mosby, died at the Lee's Soldiers'
home at Richmond, Va.
Mr. Fletcher was an early settler
in Johnson county, locating here In
April, 1879. t A number of years ago
tie was employed as a guard at the
Nebraska state pentitentlary.
Mr. Fletcher was a native of Vir
ginia. Hr never married and had
been in the soldiers' home for a num
ber of years.
A sister. Mrs. K. V. Lawson of
Laramie, \Vyo„ survives. Burial was
in the cemetery near 'he home, on the
confederate, side.
In a recent letter to a Tecumseh
friend, Mr. Fletcher wrote: “The
happiest days of my life were spent
with tho old soldiers of Heokathorn
post. Grand Army of the Republic,
at Tecumseh. Thank God, thinking
Iieople have long since come to feel
that the civil war is well over."
Conductor Slain on Run
Fortner Wymore Resident
Wymore, Neb.. Keb. 11.—Frank
Morton, the Southern Pacific passen
ger conductor who was shot fatally
while on his run near Marstow, Cal.,
by a supposedly insane man, W. H.
Rarnott of Idaho, was a former rest
dent of Wymore. His railway ca
reer began here with the Burlington
nearly 40 years ago. and C. P. Phil
brick, recently retired trainmaster,
gave Morton the examination on the
rules and train orders and promoted
him to be a conductor on the South
ern division, now Wymore division,
in 1887.
Morion left Wymore and went west
In 1893. His train was en route to
his home at San Bernardino when
he was killed, and his hrakeman and
a passenger were seriously shot by
the man.
Alleged Incendiary Fire
at Ord Is Investigated
Hy Associated Tress.
Grand Island. Neb. Feb. 11.—A
state fire warden from Lincoln Is in
Ord today investigating the alleged
attempt at incendiarism, in connec
tion with the fire at McNinen sales
barn early Saturday, at which time
kerosene soaked papers were found
scattered about the building. The
fire was prevented by the night
watchman who followed the scent of
oil two blocks and arrived in time to
prevent the success of the plan.
Residents of Obert, Neb.,
Suffering Coal Shortage
Obert, Neb., Feb. 11.—Residents of
this place have been suffering from
a coal shortage. During the extreme
ly cold weather the unusual demand
for coal cleaned out the local supply
and left a number of families who
are able to buy only a ton nr two at
a time without fuel. Wood has been
brought In to supply the shortage
and those who have wood to so)] are
obtaining a ready market and a big
price.
Shelton Pioneer,
War Veteran, Dies
George L. Gardner, 80, Shot
Througo Lung in Battle
of Antietam.
flhelton. Neb., Feb. IX.—George I,.
Gardner, SO, pioneer resident of this
community nnd a veteran of the civil
war, died at his home In Shelton
following a brief illness. He was
prominently identified with the
building of this community and Buf
falo county for many years, and
served two terms as supervisor from
this district. He was the first set
tler In Gardner township In 1878 and
the township was named for him.
Mr. Gardner was a student of litera
ture and was well versed In public af
fairs.
Ho was a native of New York state
an dattended Smlthfield academy
and attended Smithfleld academy
In 1861, when he was 18, he Joined
Company F, Sixth Pennsylvania Vol
unteer Infantry, with which he served
at the front for three years and two
months. He was engaged In forty
two battles, including the seven days’
•fight before Richmond; Bull Run and
Antietam, in which he was shot
through the right lung. He was In
capacitated for three months and
then, returning to the battle front,
took part In the battle of Gettys
burg, the battle of the Wilderness,
the battle of Spottsvlvania, the court
house engagement for six days, the
battle of North Anna river, Cold Har
bor and many others.
Mr. Gardner accumulated consider
able wealth here, mostly land, which
was disposed of by him when real
estate values were at the peak a few
years ago.
He Is survived by three daughters,
Mrs. Guy L. Bastiftn of Shelton, Mrs.
George C. l*flug of Grafton, and
Mary, at home. He also lias two
brothers living in Los Angeles, Cal.,
who formerly were residents of Ara
pahoe, Neb.
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A Show for
Owners and
for Dealers
Displaying Motor Cars,
Trucks and Accessories
For the car owner the Omaha Automobile show includes a comprehensive
showing of all that is latest in motordom. The 1921 models of lending
American cars will reveal the new developments, from four wheel brakes
and balloon tires to the body refinements and improvements. New equip
ment will be displayed in the accessory booths. It’s staged in an elaborate
retting. Musical programs afternoons and evenings by Jaffy’s Music
Masters. Come more than oncel
For the Middle Western dealer it presents new inspiration for the big
selling year ahead. Factory experts will emphasize the innovations. Pis
tributor’s meetings will advance new merchandising ideas. Accessories
will show the way to new profits. Wednesday comes the Dealers’ Frolic,
with a banquet and vaudeville program ranging from boxing matches to
dances. C. F. Kctterling of Dayton, 0., an outstanding figure in the in
ti:.stry, will speak. Don’t miss it.
At the Auditorium
February 18-23
Omaha Automobile Trade Association
A. B. Waugh,
Show Manager.
Fontenelle Hotel,
Omaha.
Weather Here Belies
Groundhog’s Scare
Notwithstanding the fact that
Johnnie Groundhog saw his shadow
on February 2, many Omahans went
about their daily routine of business
yesterday In light attire. The spell
of warm weather seemed to have ft
pleasing effect on disposition*.
Not much change in temperature Is
the official weather forecast for Tues
day predicted by M. V. Itobins, gov
ernment meterologlst. Present pros
pect* are for the continuance of fine
weather, said Mr. Robins.
The coldest during Sunday night
wa» 30 above zero at 6 in the mc».
Ing. It was up to 40 above yester
day noon and still rising.
1jow pressure in the north is the
cause of the moderate weather, ac
cording to Mr. Roblni.
Orchard & Wilhelm Co’s
FEBRUARY SALE
E_x—T—R—A—O— R—D—I—N—A—R—Y
Exceeds the Expectations of Their Friends
FURNITURE
in Suites and Odd Pieces will be found in almost endless assort
% rrient, characterized bv prices, that spell wonderful values.
Simmon* Cane I’anel Steel Bed
Full 2-lnch continuous post style, as
pictured; full or twin size, In Amer
ican walnut finish. Feb- 1 095
ruary Sale price.A**
.'immune Windsor Meel Bed — As
pictured; full or twin size, In Amer
ican walnut finish. Feb- "J Q85
ruary Sale price.
Simmons Square Tubing Cane l’ani I
Bed—As pictured. Full or twin size;
one of the handsomest steel tubing
beds ever produced In Amer- 0/150
lea. Walnut 'lnlsh.“w:
VFalnnt Itremer—Ai pictured; 22x41
Inch case, 26x30 plate mirror; full
dustproof construction. Feb- A Q75
ruarjr Sale prlc» .
Famed Oak W rltiujc Table with l»raw.
«r—24x36-lnch top, February (t75
gala prlca .**
Folding Sewing Table— Ai pictured.
86 Inches long, built of hardwood fin
ished golden oak and marked with
Inch nils for measuring 105
clothing, etc...-L
Odd Pieces
of Good
Furniture
About fifty wholesale
samples will be in
cluded in Monday's of
ferings at ONE-THIRD
to HALF PRICE. De
tails too late for this
newspaper.
Berkey k Lay Bedroom
Set—Fine for bachelor
apartment or guest
room; large dresser,
twin bed, Chifforette;
formerly, 414.00. Bale
price, complete—
28750
Odd VS Cod Bed* — In
golden oak; formerly
18 00 to 25.00 values;
each—
9.00and 10.00
A Splendid Parchment
Bedroom Suite — Hand
decorated; large
• kieiser, chifforette,
dressing table, bed,
chair, rocker and
bench; formerly 803.50.
Sale price, complete—
39500
Solid Brass Bed, Square
lube type; formerly
43.50; Sale price—
15°°
Berkey & (lay Dressing
Table aud Bench — In
m a h o g any; formerly
132.00; the pair—
6750
£3.00 W bite Enamel
Keed Bassinet—
1750
(lioice l.ougue in olive
green cretonne uphol
stery; formerly 65.00—
2375
D r o p Leaf Bale Leg
Table — In mahogany ;
formerly 47.00—
2JP
Love beat—In muslin
yueene Anne type; for
merly 150.00. Sale price,
6500
Walnut Double Writing
Desk for public lobby
or large study; former
ly 75.00; sale price—
45°°
Walnut Bos Seat ( hairs
—Formerly 11.50; each,
575
Solitaire tables — For
merly 12.50; each—
■
II a h « n any t elephone
Set—Table and chair;
formerly 35.00—
IJ n e e n tone Itearth
Bench—In blue and
taupe, extra quality
velour; formerly 65.00;
sale price—
LZ5
Itluo and "Hold Hand
H oven Reed Chaise
1.0IItrue — With do" n
cushion seat in cre
tonne: formerly 123.00,
(lid Oal» Refectory Set
—Buffet, table. 5 chairs
and arm chair; former
ly 257 00. Sale price,
complete -
This S-I’iece Tudor Dining Suite—Exactly as pictured in Princes* walnut;
60-inch buffet, 6x42x54 extension table, 5 chairs and an arm chair with
full boxed seats, upholstered in blu* and gold denim. "I QQ<5
S pieces, co-'^Iete...
1
60.00 Haluat Breakfast Set— Inclndln* drop-leaf Table
and four Cbairs. for.
AtuarUte S-l'iece Dining Suite—In walnut or mahogany; style similar
to illuatratlon; this suite Includes buffet, oblong extension Ol STOO
table, five side and one arm chair. Eight pieces, sale price +tLO
6-ft. Eitension Table and four ( hairs—After Tie style of Queen Acs*.
Made of selected gumwood carefully finished American walnut, 4 000
chairs having genuine Spanish leather slip seats. As Illustrated.*0
Itnffets fo inh!<’|i, at.. 32.50 and 35.00
DRAPERIES
One hundred styles of curtains,
greatly reduced, two to twent..
pairs of a style voile, filet, mar
quisette and ruffled curtalna,
novelty jet and Duchess.
2 00 values .1.25
2 50 values .1.75
3.00 values .1.50
t.o© values . 2.25
5 00 values ... .3.85
6 00 values .3.25
S To values ... .4.50
10.00 values .5.25
Curtains
Sixty pairs of odd curtains,
one pair lots at one-half pr;e«
and loss. Most all stylos rep
resented in this offering.
Regular values from 1.50 t»
35.00 per pair, priced to close
at. per pair—
75c " 17.50
5,000 Yards of Cretonne
In every conceivable pattern and color scheme »ill be sold at prior? *•
sate you from TWENTY to SIXTY per cent. Prices Per Yard—
25c 38c 50c 65c 75c 95c
Overdrapery Materials
Cotton Mercerlied Silk: In most attracts* drapery colors, many of
them guaranteed aunfast.
I 50 Or»rdr»pery. 1.35
3.00 Ovprdrapery. 1.05
S 50 Ovordrapory . 1.05
4 50 Ovardrapery.2.25
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