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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 5, 1924)
Koretz Eligible w for Parole After 11-Month Period Master Swindler Sentenced to 1 to 10 Tears on Three Counts, Serving Them Concurrently. By Associated Trass. Chicago, Dec. 4.—Deo Koretz, ill. un kempt and penniless, a gray shadow of the master swindler who induced friends and relatives to invest $3. 000,000 in a phantom Panama oii project, today was sentenced to ^ prison for from one to 10 years by Chief Justice Jacob Hopkins. Koretz, who pleaded guilty yester day to four Indictments charging four variations of swindling received three Identical sentences for three separate offenses but the Judge ruled that the sentences might run concua-ently. Under that ruling Koretz will be eligible for parole after serving 11 months In the penitentiary. A flaw was discovered at the last minute in a fourth indictment to which Koretz had pleaded guilty and Koretz was permitted to withdraw his plea. The man who for 18 years victi mized his friends and relatives so cleverly that they quite often begged htm to accent their money for in vestment in his P.ayano river project which was not only devoid of oil but which he did not even own. took the sentence imposed upon him calmly. Officials at the Cook county jail an nounced that commitment papers were being prepared tonight and that Koretz will be started for the peniten tiary tomorrow. The defense introduced only two physicians who had examined Koretz and who said lie Is suffering with diabetes and is in a serious con dition. Koretz smiled after sentence had been pronounced. “I’m-very happy,” lie said ns he was hurried from the courtroom. The defense in its cross examination of state witnesses asked If they kn^w that Koretz had turned over all his assets to authorities and would re ceive about 50 per cent of what they invested. They said they had read such statements in the newspapers. “His condition is serious." one of the physicians who examined Koretz k said, “and unless there is an im mediate improvement, death will jjrohnbiy be the consequence.” He re fused to state whether he believed Koretz would die if sent to prison. WESTMINSTER INSTALLS PASTOR Installation services for Dr. Carl Chsff, newly appointed pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian church, were held Thursday afternoon at the church. Thirty-fourth street and Woolworth avenue. Dr. E. II. .lenks, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, read the charges to the pastor and Dr. Don ald MacLeod, pastor of the Dundee Presbyterian church, read the charges to the congregation. The Installation prayer was led by Rev. James M. Wilson, acting pas tor of the church. Rev. Mr. Wilson also preached the sermon. Ilis text was “Christ's Devotion to the Church.” Following the installation service the choir gave a musical service. There w II lie a reception fox the new pastor at the church one week from Friday. MRS. G. C. BROWN DIES AT FREMONT Special l»i»pat<h In The Omaha Bee. Fremont, Neb., Dec. 4.—Mrs. Gratia C, Brown, widow of Dr. S. H. Brown, for 20 years chief surgeon for the Chicago d, Northwestern railroad, a died at her home here today follow ing a brief illness. k ‘ Sirs. Brown was 84. 8hP came to Fremont In 1882. seven years after her marriage to Dr. Brown in Racine, Wls.. her home. Surviving Mrs. Brown are a son. F. If. Brown, Springfield. Mo., and a daughter, Mrs. Fred If. Richards; two brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held Sat urday afternoon at 2. .CONTRACTOR IS I SUED FOR DIVORCE * George R. Dowd, Omaha contractor, 1-was sued for divorce by his wife, USthel, In district court Thursday, in Bier petition Mrs. Dowd charges her ■msband with cruelty and asks the Jhustody of their infant son, George JR. Dowd, jr. I The Dowds were married in Chi * cago April 25, 1323. Until then Mrs. Dowd was a widow and had three children. She claims that Dowd's grading business is worth $40,000. When she married Dowd, the petition states, Mrs. Dowd had $3,50(1 which she al leges Dowd has acquired during their married life. Mrs. Coolidge Guest of ^ Illinois Women's Clubs Chicago. Dec. 4.—Mrs. Coolidge was entertained today at the Congress hotel at a luncheon given by the Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs, under the direction of tlie Women's Roosevelt club of Chicago. About 1,200 of the leading f-epub llcan women of the state attended the luncheon. Mrs. Coolidge did not talk, but listened attentively to Mrs. Men lietta Livermore of New York, promi nent In republican organization work throughout the country. I’ I Wife Calls Police to Destroy Wine Special Dispatch to Tlie Omaha Be*. Fremont, Neb,, Dec. 4,—-Domestic trouble led to the confiscation of about 150 gallons of wine owned by Joseph Kazata, farmer near Howells, according to word reaching here to day. Baza la was arrested several months ago by Sheriff Hans Arps on a liquor charge and as a result con tributed $500 and costs to the county school fund. The other day Bazata-and his wife became embroiled in a domestic dis pute. Mrs. Bazata, seeking revenge, summoned Chief of Police Dickey of Howells and asked him to confiscate alll liquor on the place. She acted as his guide through a subterannean passage to a wine room. After breaking the lock, Chief Dick ey removed about 150 gallons of wine which he dumped into the gutter. However, no arrests were made, ac cording to a Schuyler report. “Little Theater” Started in Omaha 2r> Attend Meeting at Which 100 Shares of Stock Are Sold. The Community Play House was launched In Omaha last night at a dinner given In the Burgess-Nash tea roums at which 125 were present, in spite of the inclement weather, and nearly 100 shares of stock in' the new enterprise were taken. Henrietta Rees presided, assisted by John W. Gamble, who presented the business side of the project and announced that 1,000 stockholders at $10 each will be accepted and no more. Rabbi Cohn declared that Omaha has arrived at the stage where the little theater Is clamoring for ex istence and that there is an abun dance of talent here. Thereupon William F. Baxter de manded to know the practical side of the proposition which was elucidated by Charles I.evings. Miss Reese read a story written by her about the organization, with 100 spaces left blank for adjectives, which were sup plied by the audience with startling results when the story was read. Maurice Block kept the audience amused with a demonstration of cubist art. Abraham Robert Groh. burlesqued, Dr. Sigmund Freud of Vienna originator of psychoanalysis, and "interpreted” fanciful dreams, pre sented by Miss Bess Furman. Mrs. Dorothy Brando and Mark Irvings. Hartington—After undergoing an operation for gall atones at a hospital in Yankton, S. D., F. E. Johnson of Hartington Is reported to he recover ing. AT THE I THEATERS One of the most joyful protraltures oil local stages this season is that of the Inebriated husbond by Fred Ar doth at the Orpheunt theater this week. In this sketch, "The Explana tion,” Mr. Ardath does not Impress one as an actor trying to be funny by imitating a jovial tippler, but rather as a faithful version of the "old soak” himself. In all Ills varied moods of hilarity, harmony, sadness and maudlin sincerity. The comedy tHat ensues is real and natural. With a Paul Whiteman hand, "The James Boys.” chic little Patricia O'Dare and a support of willing work ers Including a chorus of about the kick ingest kickers ever seen. "I.ittle Jessie James," L. I -a wrencp Weber 's w sensational musical comedy, which ran for one year in New York, conies to the Brandeia theater tonight, to morrow matinee end night. The company includes Myrtle Mil ler, Jack KHne, l-.ee Kohlinar, Patricia Ann Manners. John Holes, Alice Parks, George T>. Clark, Gertrude Multland and Patricia O’Dare. “The James Boys." a Paul Whiteman band. plays the music of the show and is but one of the feature* of this de lightful musical comedy. “l-ittle Jessie James," is respond tile for one innovation for it has a heroine who comes to New York only to find it is a tame place after all. The book and lyrics are by Harlan Thompson and the music is by Harry Archer. The play was staged by YVal ter Brooks, and the entire produc tion personally supervised by *' Wil liam B. Freidlander. The many years of experience as n producer of Columbia Burlesque have been utilized by John G. Jermon inj presenting his latest and best achieve ment, John Barry, in “Stop and Go,” at the Gayety theater this week. No expense in the way of talent, extra attractions, wardrobe and electrical effect*. hH.« been spared to make this the banner show of the Jacobs and Jermon entry. I.adies’ 25c bargain matinee at 2:15 daily. X'o American play ever had greater vngue than "YVay Down East," to be given a superb stage presentation ai the Empress, starting topnorrow. For more than a quarter of a century this rural story has brought thrilla and laughter to millions. .The musical numbers Introduced will be In keep lug with the homely humor of the story. Amateurs are an added at traction this evening, starting at 8:30. Countess Modena. Peggy Stewurt and cast of 3 0 entertalnsiw will be seen in the "International Revue." i headlining the six act vaudeville bin| at the World, starting tomorrow. Two stars In on" are Hazel Kennedy end Martin Mortensen. Wheeler and Pot ter offer ''Hmlthle." a comedy playlet. Maureen Knglln Is a singer of phono rgaph fame tleorge and Has Perry are banjo stars. The Manilla Brothers Introduce unusual comedy gymnastics. Arthur Hays plays "Follow the Swal lows Back Home." % Our Chef, Cooks and Bakers do as much “ fussing ” over their creations for my Cafe teria patrons as you do in your own home when YOU prepare food for your family. We are all very par ticular about what we eat. HdAMWll Of Harriaon’a Cafataria Formerly Woodman Cafeteria W. O. W. Bid,., I4lh and Farnam Sta. —THU Sale It for Cash Only and Charge Accounts Have Been Temporarily Suspendedgg"?— gess-Nash Com “Sr <7^ /)/! • j ri, /• ** ^ at Lowest Prices in c7/ie Christmas Store tor Everybody Omaha Men’s $1.50 U. S. Hood and Goodrich Rubbers for.$1.30 Only 17 Men’s $5.50 4-Buckle Arctics.$4.25 # Women’s 85c “Snugs”.74* Snooping Days Women’s *5.75 Goodrich Zipper ~~ *' Boots for.$4.05 Until Xmas Ch,ildr*n'* .«.* m .... $500 for.$3.9? Women’s $4.75 4-Buckle Galoshes TOY TOWN *39s Is now open with thousands of Women s $1.00 Hub brand Rubbers new toys priced lower this year Tor .. than ever before. Santa Claus Children’s and Misses' 95c Nature Is here with a girt for each boy Toe fjpbbers for.74* and girl. ■mshmmsmmh^mmsm Main Floor. ! FRIDAY-BARCAIN BASEMENT Practical Gifts For Baby At Bargain Prices 10 Ivory Sets, two, three or four piece sets, with dainty designs. Values to $2.48. A 39 C 30 Sweater Sete, 3 piece styles, of all wool, in a variety of col ors. Values to $5.50. y|0 * 20 Binders, made of knit ma il terial. Some have a reinforced pad for pinning. Val- qq ues to 59c . OJ/C Blankets with pink and blue fig ures. "6x50 inches AQ wide. Values to $1.98 ip I«4t/ 64 Pair Silk and Wool Hose, with reinforced toe and heel. Sizes 4 to 6. Values to 89e . OyC Button Shoes, black, black and white, and brown and white combinations. Soft soles only. Size* 0 to 3. Values e*Q to $1.39./yc 30 Dolls, made of Turkish towel j ing. In several styles and sizes. Values to QQ $1.49.oyc 35 White Dresses, short length ooly. Sizes 1 and 2. CO#* tValues to $1.59. D*7C Flannelette Gowns and Kimonos, with shell edgings in pink and blue. Values to 69c. -j QQ La La Bye Swings of heavy can vas. In white, pink and *wq blue. Values to $150.. 1%/C 50 Gertrude*, made of heav> quality flannelette. Val- QQ ues to 69c . Oi/C Romper* and Creeper*, of good durable, washable fabrics. In all colors. Sizes 1 to 6. /JQ Values to $1.00 ........ OJ/C 75 Blankets in plaids and plain colors. Values to CO S9c .. OifC 50 Blankets In plain color* with fancy border*. Val- QQ ueg to 59c . Z«7C Knit Wool Caps, helmet and bon net style. In white, blue zq and Ian. Values to $100. T'J/C Wool and Cotton Hose, In black and white, with reinforced heel and toe. Sizes 4 to QQ 6’4. Values to 59c .... m«3C 12 Coats, made of whlto serge and finished with dainty era embroidered collars. S i « e s 1 to 3. Values *Q rtg to $5.95. imJ 25 Flannelette Sacque* with rolled back collars. Trimmed with shell edging in pink QQ and blue. Values to 69c. ^2/ C Knit Wool Sweaters trimmed in ptnk and blue. QQ Values to $1.98.... 75 8hlrts, wool end cotton mix ture. button down the front style, with long ileeves. Sizes 2 to 6. Value* to (• A _ 89c . 05/C Ill ■ ■ 11 1 FortheMan’sXmas Men’s $1.25 “Big Six” Shirts, of blue and trey chamhray. Sites 144 *7Q *% :o 164 . #JfC Men's $1.39 Caps, In a variety of pat terns. Fashioned ol suiting and Qg overcoating. jOC Men’s Drsss Shirts, o' madras and fine point per cale. Neck band style. Broken sixes. tyA Values to *1.47... iW Man's $5.95 Combination Coats, watf-r proof. SIxps frn , 36 to 46. V** * Khaki and Cotton Panti, brok en *ize». Value* *1 iq to $2.45 . «Pi*127 Men’s Overcoats In dark patterns. Small sizes only. Values A[J tp $15.00 .«PO*«/0 iM«n'» Suits, broken lots and sizes. Value* to <J*Q Q(* $21.50 . VafsaJO Men's $1.50 Scarfs of imported all-wool, camel'* /h 4 /\/\ hair or silk end ^ ,vlv/ wool. —For the Boys— Boys’ $1.49 Flannsl Suits, sizes 3 to 6. B o y «• 7 9c Shirts, neck band style, siz es 12 to ll<4 Fssliloned of striped mad ras— 49c - Beys' $1 49 Woe I Knlck. Knickers, slz "8 8QC lo 16 R e y s' $3.50 Slipover Sweaters, o f all wool In a variety of paf • terns. SIt.ob 28 to 3*. $2.95 A llmitad numbar of Baya’ 17.48 Blua Barga Sulla. dj A Q P ’ Rl*aa M to 17.aP^taiJO Bay*’ $7 49 Corduroy Ad QC Sulla, alia* 18 to 1*. •P^aaJU V-i_HL - - - -- LI Boya’ 19.75 Sheep Lined Coate, broken Iota and An nn .(tea . ap/./D Boya’ 55.50 Macki. An nr nawe, Ma«>a 314 to fi V«3aZO day Sale of Silk i DRESSES 16to20 A truly sensational event— this great group of fall and win ter dresses marked at but a fraction of their original values. There are hundreds of styles from which to choose—straight line silhouettes, seml-tallored ef fects. coat styles, tunics and long waisted models. Canton Crepe Flat Crepe Twill Pencil Stripe Crepe Back Satin Channeuse Channeen Poiret de Chine Bengfile Tricotine Sires 16 to JO; 36 to 46 —Tremendous Values In— Strap Slippers and Oxfords For Women and 04% A A Values to Growing Girls $13.75 £■ All Sizes Novelty pump*, strap slippers and oxfords — every pair taken from our upstairs stock. In Black and Brown, Satin, Patent Leather, Grey and Fawn Suede, Bro caded Silver or Gold. ##»#####»»»»»< || $1.19 Sheets Each 79c |; 72x90 inch sheets ;; for full size beds. ;' Made of fine % quality bleached I sheet inR. w wwwwwwww I ■ ■ ■■■ —^——■^■^—^—^—— ■!■■ ■■ ■■■■■ % One Lot of Remnants | 9c to 39c a Yard | Sheeting, pillow tubing, muslin, ticking and outing flannel included { in this one gieat lot of tine quality material*—all well known brands. J Each piece is marked with the width and length. Values to 7?c a yard. $ --- : ■ 29c Pillow Cases 42x36 Inch cages of fine a bleached sheeting— all pur* white. Each. | % 19c Bleached Muslin I % % Medium weight 36 inch 1 O % bleached muslin. I ^ J Yard. v ; % Corsets *3-95 1! Corsets I'Ow and nie. lium bust style corsets of pink coutil and fan- " ey silk bro cade. Sizes 28 to 32. $1.29 *1.25 Girdles and Corsets Odds and ends of girdles and high bust corsets, m slightly soiled. Size* I J7 C 19 to 36..'.. $2.95 Corselettes A limited number of oorselette* In small and large m f\ sizes—32, 46 and ^ .. Brassieres Bandeau style bras- AA sieres In silk striped /H P pink batiste, sizes 34-38 $4.95JRubber Reducing Girdles A few girdles and corset* of be»Ty strong rubber, front A A P* A and back closing. >/ Sizes 30, 32, 36, 3* ^ Underwear For Women *w Women’s $1.39 Silk Vest* All sizes, in peach, /v q pink and orchid, f* “ . Women’s ■* $1.50 Union Suits Knee and ankle lengths, long sleeves and sleeveless. S.zes 34 to 38 Qr. at... OOC Women's 19c Vests Bodice top. All sizes. Priced esch.. 13C Women's 59c Union Suit* Summer weight, tight /v knees. Sizes 36 and Ow/C Women’s $1.50 Union Suits Ankle length, long q eleeres or sleeveless. Sizes 36 and 3k. ** Rubber Sheeting "Klelnert's" double faced, sanitaiy rubber sheeting. 27x27- ^ inch size. Values Children's Mittens Heavy knit mittens in the wanted i colors. Values to ft?c. 19c "‘23c —Useful Gifts For Girls and Women— • Sleeveless Sweaters, In * vn > rleiy of colors. CO Sol all sites. 1 »Ol7 Petticoats, with silk Jersey top and sateen pleated ruf fles. or *11 sateen d* | OQ black, blue, brown «J) 1 Silk Blouses, In 1 all colors and sites - $2.98 Voile Blouses In white and peach $1.89 Bath Robes, In blue, pm pie tml orchid $2.89, $2.98 Middle* in white with blue blue and red onllaia. old roe* or kbwkl. Not all aiiee. 89c “ $1.59 Apron* of black aaleen and dark blue percale, medium and large a « « q aliea . $1.1 J Percale Apron*, In all q pw color*. Site* 36 to 44. Of C Houa* Dre*«*«, In all cob ore. Site* 36 £ « qq to 44 . $ 1 •Oaf Sateen Petticoat*, In brown, blue and lavender. f\Q 36 <n. length* . afOC Sateen Petticoat!, eitra large eiara In black i Q and brown. $1.4.1 One Lot of Underwear ('■ow n*, teddip*. petMooaU. bloomer* in pins a q and tv him . C Whit* Muslin Un derwear — teddies, princess slips, pet llconie, QQ *own$ ... 0*7C Outing Fl*nn*l Gown* In pink and Mu* Slip* f\C H to IT.. w7vC ^Groupsllnderweai Undarwaar — Gown* taddlos, pajama*. In «hii*. pink, litu# and pnarli -11.10 <« »i.w