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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (July 6, 1924)
Bluffs Woman > Slavs Husband Charges He Beat Her and She Fired in Self* Defense. Turning on her husband, as he pursued her across their back yard, Mrs. Sophia Mistovlch, 1611 Fifteenth avenue, Council Bluffs, at 6:30 yes terday afternoon fired three shots at him, one of which took effect. Mistovlch died at Jennie Edmund con hospital four hours later, from a wound in his side. According to the woman, Mistovlch had been berating her throughout the day and had been drinking freely. Finally he beat her, she said, and she snatched tip a .38 caliber revol ver from a nearby bureau drawer. Turning, she ran out the back door, her husband In close pursuit. As she reached the end of their property she turned, saw her hus band coming at her, and fired. Her story Is corroborated by her four children, Bede, 10; Jennie, 9; Sam, 7, and Bob, 5. Following the tragedy the chiMren were taken to the home of an aunt, Mrs. Dan Boobviach, 1623 Fifteenth avenue. Mrs. Mistovlch Is being held at Council Bluffs police station for in vestigation. Charges will be filed against her today. Madison County Land Sells High Farms Bring $116 to $182 Per Acre; Farmers Purchasers. The fulks In Madison county, Ne braska. have a prescription for the man who feels badly about the condi dltion of Nebruska and Nebraska farms. This prescription Is made up of the facts about a sale of 800 acres of Madison county land last week. This land Included four quarter sec tions, part of the Carl Tekse estate. It sold for a total of $97,550, prac tically all of It for cash. The land •old all the way from $116 to $182 per acre. About half of the land was bought by heirs to the estate and the rest of it by outside competition. The land was sold at auction by ad ministrators of the estate. Land In other parts of the state Is apparently In the same demand as that In Madison county. An 80-acre farm near Albion was sold for $250 per acre, and another near Spalding for $175 per acre. s Near Wakefield a 160-acre farm was purchased for $222.50 per acre. At Newman drove a 160-acre farm was sold for $16,500. In all these instances the land was purchased by farmers. IOWA ODD FELLOWS GRAND LODGE SOON Special Dispatch to The Omntis flee. Audubon, la., July 5.—A special session of the grand lodge of the 1. O. O. F. of Iowa will he held in Audubon August 1. Grand Master Cherry and Grand Secretary Smith will lie here from Pee Moines for (he occasion and Deputy Grand Mas ter Guy M. Putts of AVesley may also tie present. From tentative plans of local com mittees, a public program will he held anil In the evening a special exempli fication of the degree work of the lodge will he held. The local chapter of Hehekahs Is planning to hold a school of Instruction with degree work on that day. The session will Include all the lodges in southwestern Iowa and It Is expected that more than 600 Odd Fellows. wives find daughters, will be here for the occasion. 15C-GAS LEAGUE HERE GETS QUERIES Detiers of inquiry of Omaha's 15 Cent Gasoline league are pouring Into the office or Dr. F, J. Despeciier, organizer, from all parts of the coun try, he announced Saturday. These letters come from Winner, S. P., where gasoline now costs 24 cents a gallon; Frederick, Md., where a Member of the Dions dull, who at tended the convention in Omaha, Is trying to organize a chapter of fhe league; Grand island. Neb.; Sioux City, la.; Des Moines and even from Indianapolis, Ind., where the auto mobile fuel fluid is costing the motor I ts 27 and 28 cents per gallon, VALUATIONSUP $197,230 TOTAL Tlie county board of equalization, which ended Its sessions a few days ago, raised valuations on Omaha real estate a total of $160,200 and on coun ty real estate, $37,030. Personal tangilite valuations In Omaha wore Increased $23,052; In tangible were reduced $153,001, and county tangible was reduced $7,750. This does not Include an Increase of nearly $500,000 on valuation of North western Bell Telephone company tangible. CHIEF NURSES AT WISE QUIT POSTS Miss Augusta Hyde, superintendent, and Miss KUa Coffin, Instructor of purses at Wise Memorial hospital, have resigned by request. The nurses stated they did not know the reason for the resignations. Dr. J. M. , H,mister, chief staff physician, stated that the public wouldn’t bo Interested In reasons for requesting the resigna tions. I’aBBfrhy Frightcmi Away House Breakers Two unidentified men who attempt ed to break into the home of A1 Hob) son. 2403 Hickory street, were fright ened awaw Friday night by J. Bodes ky, 1746 South Forty-sixth street. Bodesky har Just alighted from a street car when he saw the two men. He told the police that they tried to hold him up but he fled as an auto mobile came up the street. « Vice Chairman s Young Daughter Gets Notice More than one delegate at the democratic convention in New York has regained serenity when favored with a smile from Anna Green Kramer, daughter of J. Bruce Kramer, vice chairman of national committee. Indisputably in the fore front of the fairest at the conclave. A Nebraskan in Washington V_/ Chin Jack Fong, young son of Chin Yet. Sue. for several years identified w-lth Chinese companies and res taurants In Omaha, has been refused to the United States. Chin Jack Fong, came to the United States aboard the S. S. President Wilson i several weeks ago and was detained I at Angel Island, Snn Francisco while Immigration authorities investigated his papers. The young man had come over as the son ol the Omaha restaurant man who, by reason of his business pursuits classed himself ns a merchant. This class Is admlsable, other than merchants being classed as laborers who are not admissable under the Chinese exclusion acts. Congressmen Willis Q. Sears of the Second congressional district of Ne braska, Senator Robert B. Howell, Omaha, and Congressman Tnton Hhal lenherger of the Fifth district, were Included in the congressional party which accompanied the hody of Con gressan Edward C. Little to Kansas. Nebraska was well represented at the national convention of the Na tional Educational asoclation which convened In Washington June 30. Tuesday morning the Nebraska dele gation was entertained at a lulak fast held at the Raleigh. In speaking before a meeting of , the national organization of secre taries at the Raleigh Tuesday morn ing. Everett M. Hosman, secretary of the Nebraska State Tearhers' as sociation ns well ns president of the national secretaries, declared that teachers of the nation needed a little more of the "Hell Mara" spirit of a former Nebraskan, Gen. Charles Dawes, vice president nominee. Congressman M. O. MclAUgblln, I representing Fourth district of Ne braska, expects to rlose his office in the house office building in the near future and return to his home at York for the summer. He will make the trip by motor, accompanied by "Johnny" Mullin of O'Neill, who has been attending Georgetown univer sity law school here the past year. Crawford Kennedy, former candi date for secretary of state and per haps acquainted with more persons in Nebraska than any other Ne braskan, is still in Washington. Dur ing the last session, Crawford wss doorkeeper at the main door of the senate. A new auto and a deep knowledge of some fishing places along the Patomue river Is the reason given for his braving the heat of a Washington summer. Flora Sears Nelson, well known Omaha musician and daughter of Congressman Sears, is in New oYrk taking advanced work in voice and piano. At present slip is studying with Frank 1a Forge, nationally known as a piano coarh and instruc tor. She Is residing nt the Studio club. District Judge and Mrs. Arthur C. Wakeley have been granted pass ports by the state department and sailed July 4 on the George Wash ington for Europe" where they will visit for several weeks. They will also attend various functions which have been planned by the Prltish, Irish and French Bar association. Andrew J. Morrlsey, chief Justice of the Nebraska supreme court has also been granted a passport and will visit in Europe this summer. HONtYMUUN IN DENMARK, PLAN Special Dispatch to The Omaha Ilea. Audubon, In., .Inly 5.—A trip to Denmark will be the rather unusual honeymoon of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jen sen, who were married In Elk Mom Wednesday. The bride is a well known artist In water colors. The Krooni Is a jeweler In Elk Horn. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. BlnK. pastor of the Elk Horn Danish Lu theran church. SUNDAY SPECIAL Baked Virginia Ham 4A* with New Spinach, and Raisin Sauce Hotel Rome Cafeteria ^Ofjen 24 hours every day. iDVERTISI mini How Many Pounds Would You Like to Gain in a Week? Tf yon are thin and scrawny and would like to sain weight. I will send you a saniple of the genuine Hilton'* Vitamin*1* absolutely KHKI-; Dm not send unv mgfiev lust vnur mom** and *ddr**aa t*» W. W. Hilton, m Gateway Sta , Kanaaa City, Me __ \ll\ KKTIHKMKNT. ASTHMA or Hay Fever are needless and **nn he *1 ii irk I y ended IN ANY CLIMATE RemlorU 100 gives incomparable results. Demon strated daily at Heaton Drug Co. For important literature write Hemlock Hills Laboratory, 725 17th Bt., Denver. Colo. __a____" Union Outfitting Co. ** Union Outfitting Co. Union Outfitting Co. Stamps Stamps i _ l T i i i j l ! | s j! reel I J ' Ice i I Cold ‘ • “Whistle” I Come in for an !«• 5 cold bottle of this ^ > refreshing, healthful I drink—it is free—NO I purchase is expected. ! 3£d -S°| $1 Delivers Any Purchase up to$75 “ (is Omaha’s favorite ^°r 1^ 0 STRINGS to this offer. You may select any i A UR ANNUAL July Clearance Sale is now in prog- mke^in"your old | slimmer drink. Made a Limited IN piece or pieces of furniture, rugs, stoves, refriger- | ^ ress. Throughout the store, prices on guaranteed, 1“™'“^vnlw l J" n aT^rTn g1’14/! Time Only ators, etc., amounting to $75.00 and have them delivered j dependable furniture are lower than Omahans have furniture'ywwe- I I quenches 'thirst8, L___ to your home on a payment of $1.00 Down. I seen them in years. Save now—Pay later as convenient. - | i _ _ .. s IksSls I i I ---- ■*" ' ■ —- - ’ ; ~ —-W ; ® p _,, _L TI_,. . I, Delivers this "Kroeh- CM Delivers this period Delivers this genuine Delivers this Queen tf»-| Delivers this “Uoyd" Cjl Delivers a "Blue Bird ’ I I v^OUCn nammOCKS ler” Davenport In solid tpA Davenport Table with Herr Day Bed with Anne Buffet built from tPl loom woven baby car- *5 A 45-lt». all cotton mat- I p oak that opens up into 1 on g • mahogany ve- thick cretonne covered solid quartered oak riage In rich brown tress with roll edge | | a full size 8QQ7!» neered top. in tills mattress, 80,150 with many drawers finish, well S1Q50 and good tick- S£J05 • « bed. Monday, OU July Clear 81 C50 for only... •*'* and com- SOQ75 upholstered, A«7 ing, at. " g tanceSale... AU partments... | _ ---1 f ! I ' III lUiatsw i I ^ ^ I , C»-| Delivers this Chiffo- Delivers this hand- Delivers this Dresser dM Delivers this three-piece Bed outfit, comprising full size Delivers this Queen Q1 Delivers this four- • a 5)1. robe in walnut finish some Rocker with full built of solid oak with *?-*- Simmons Steel Bed—a Simmons link fabric springs and Sim- Anne Vanity Dresser OJL burner Gas Range hav- I 1 with roomy wardrobe spring seat all uphols- French plate mirror mons 45-pound all cotton Mattress with roll edge. $0095 built «f solid oak with ing large, perfect bak- I I and many drawers, in tered in imitation and spacious $1 495 A complete outfit built for sleep, in this sale at. triple French plate in; oven and broiler | '« this July $9750 leather, at $1795 drawers, for, -Lx mirrors for in the July Si950 • * Clearance... I only. -LI this sale.. imZf Sale at .. ~i*m fe M - - . _ _ _ M. _ __ — % Clearing Away All i $1 $1 b Down Down i ! Seamless Axminster rugs Beautiful Axminster rugs in (i\9 sizes, Monday at in large 9x12 sizes at $19.75 $38.50 Seamless Velvet Rugs in Seamless 9xl2-ft. Velvet 8.3x10.6 sizes, Monday Rugs with fringed ends $26.50 $47.50 Many Other Exceptional Savings d»1 DeliVet's this (filet .• .line Hilling .. Suite, well built Sip land finished In I.eautlfUl walnut veneer, comprising 4J\.I Inch oblong table that extends to six feet Hud KOI'R Dining Chairs comfortably upholstered f In durable tapestry, in this sale at. Monuay Ouly! 7 Piece Water Set II l| A high grade set comp riling tall pitcher and ilx glaase* made of clear cryatal glan with m-Ht dei ora tl S-Qtiart Cream Freezer 79c Six-Person Seml-poreelaln Dinner Set I KVI with erery HOOSIKK Ml 41 I V Ki ll HI \ l UilSFT sold this week. Ill-piece Dexter Domestir Science • otlerr Set I III K with eierj HOOSIKH III II IV sold. I ilioral Allowance Unde lor Vonr Old Kitchen ( abinet $ 4 00 Monday Brings a 1 Hoosier Cabinet THE “HOOSIER" is Interim's finest, most convenient ami most pra< i > ;vl kitchen convenience. It saves man) hours of time and labor because It coin, bines evervlhlni; needed in the preparation of a meal risht in one place. s e this wonderful cabinet al our store. Il may bo had in choice of stvlcs and finishes. Durins this Hoosier tilth Plan Nale a small paviuent of sl.t*' delivers the “Hoosier" to your home. Vou mar lake a year and a hilt to |iuy the balanre In small monthly amounts to suit your convenience, lo addition, with every Hoosier Beantv Kitchen t abtnet said this week we tive IREE the Cottage lliuner Set, Cutlery and (ila"ware >cls as Illustrated. 0 __.__m « Oil I I Kerrigerators riorence k j □28.50 Stove j this July Thla stove bums | • a r anc-e, a kerosene (the • oor, aide cheapest f tt e O ft !(■ cold-air creating a hot 1 r eu lattng quick rooklDi, 1 o r thland-' flan'e. * t t rlgcrator S 1 .0 0 I ft h tbit* = 1 meled food I 4 mbers, 1 a I*cliver« a «»•««*« t« »«.*• " ,50. *1 loreace" on itn> * __I