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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 11, 1911)
THE REE: OMAHA. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11. 1011 BRIF.F CITY NEWS T 1co IT'B tt. V. 3. Credi k loai Coal Ilka 7ir PriatlBff to tfaa Tlmaa. On, ).ctri fix tana. Bnrf a-Oraadia. Colorado Aipla I'hnna Armour cold i" itf, Soi.Ui omaha. Uoi, I 45. H. C. I.r ' I . Olily, o'o. ini'jj,. 1051 Xijn.a J" i .Shxij.iiii jdjij uo puaoi -I 'l)ri jiij u.ini .id Xja aan lukii 'Xo.ivt.i n,v ntvi (Stung qK Pionatra to riatt The PmiiclRa County As.., iHli,n of .brKka I'lnnrrrs will in. .1 f,,r i ,p ! Hon of cif fleers and an nual hualni'P aiwlon at the city hall 1 iinrs.lay Mft4n.iti at 2 o'rlork. In Orlppa and Pneumonia arc dangerous. A iM-lRht raincoat fur a cold day is n orii-iiat. The Omaha MAN KIDNAPED AND TORTURED Albert Thomas Restored to Home, Kobbed and Suffering. POISONED UNTIL UNCONSCIOUS Victim Drained, llalr Rara4 Off Trlea for 'Wife la pellrlnm, hat Cannot llrr:nle Her t.OSO Qoae. Torture rrkd. ehattered. delirious and pennllep. Albert Thorn, voutig mer chant of McClrMand, la.. mlin( since recetnhr W. a thrown out of a vehicle Into the etreM near hi home enrly this morning Tho who returned the Buffer ing man to the vIMhkp drove away In the c'aikne. I'rilfF Thomn recover hi di- IW-i I appearance the In or ji.cmi. wnicn n' rr- ild away with him. will remain a mytery iint-oh-rd. lie I" nndtT the effects of nar cotic poison and hi hair Is burned close to the ccaln. Unhlriice 4. Co.. phone Iiouglas hum the morning of tccember 3. when rti-.' H hcttei- than 1. il.ber Co,, K. H. Sprague, president lmin-y .t. .'.ist around the corner. Stolen Automobile The owner doesn't worry, for our autcnobllk fire Insurance policy also rover theft vt the machine. Crirti ino. Muit llhernl policies, lowest rates. l''.one. Dong. 200. Been Xobbedf U n: Happen at any time unlexs oil ha' e jour valualtles In our Hfi Or-ponit aultx. You can rent a private fe for K a year. Omaha Safe & deposit Trust Company, entrance 1014 Farnam airect. or through the hank. fj .v" V'' '' ir tr -51""' " -f-,.iH,.T--.ny!j4 wA. IVts U J Green Seal of Quality - T VT ,LV TBT .IV at t mm jhJV r- : S25- J r Ci u r &asfrlWWWIeW TT! Local Elks Plan Big Celebration Will Give Monster Reception at the Auditorium for Twenty-Fifth Anniversary. In celebration of the twenty-fifth annl viisary of th.- oriler In Omaha, the local I'.ik' IoHro plun to hold a record-breaking affair Kobruary IS at the Auditorium. Secretary I W. Miner ald Tuesday that letter are b-lng nent to all the lodges In nurroundlng cities, inviting them to send large delegations. A meeting will be held by the committee tin arrangements for the anniversary AN ednetiduy evening. It Is expected several hundred nutnlde members will be on hand at the celebration, Clears Friends, but Convicts Himself Greek Grocer'i Testimony in Police Court Gets Him Fifty-Dollar Fine. Acquittal for friends was gained by Jim Kilnkoe. witness In police court in con nection with the trial of Greek for dis orderly celebration of Chrlstmaa, at the cost of hi own arrest and conviction. His friends were cleared while be was fined 5o a a result of his own testimony. Krlnkoa la a grocer, 14i Jackson street. Thirty-four other Greeks were on trial fur their hilarious celebration. It devei. oped that Kilnkos was proprietor of the place where the disturbance took place, lie got the punishment. Near Death When Pinched by Elevator Janitor Scared Into Convulsions as Car Descends Upon Him In juries Are Not Serious. Peath was Just an inch away when an elevator In the Boston store, Sixteenth and I'oi'glns streets,. ueezed Ilube Greenberg, a janitor working at the bottom of the shaft, this afternoon. The car was stopped before Greenberg whs dangerously Injured, the physicians declared after a careful examination. The workman 1h. however, in a serious condi tion because of fright. Greenberg was convulHcd with fear and shock. He waa re moved to his home, 1410 North Twenty-third ttrect. a conductor saw Thomas leave a Great Western train at .Council Hluffs, to S o'clock this morning nothing la known of hi experience. Thomas was found by Mrs. Charles Kb ner, who lives across the street from his home, leaning against a door. She was awakened by foatstepa outside the house When she opened the door Thomas fell within, unconscious and crying the name of his wife, Rita, in delirious accents. I'r. A. O. Wyland of 1'nderwood was called. Since 4 o'clock this morning he has been at the bedside unable to restore Thomas to consciousness. No Intimation of the facts ha come from the young man's lip. He cannot recognise hi wife and child. Drug had been administered within a few hours, according to the phy- stclnn. Nothing was found In Thomas' pockets but an unused ticket reading from Aurora. III., to Council Rluffs. HI clothe are in tatters. Hi face U bloa'ed almost beyond recognition and his body bears marks of violence. Started for Omaha. Thomas went a far a Council Bluffs on a Journey to Omaha, here he expected to purchase a tock of shoes for the general store which he had Just purchased at Mc Clelland. He carried St-OdO in cash to pay for the good. He left the train at Council Bluff, walking In the direction of the in terurban car line. No fact yet available point to the Iden tity of those who put Thomas down at hi home. At J:20 o'clock this morning Mrs. Muhrmann. wifo of a farmer living four miles south of McClelland, heard a vehicle pas. h wan aroused and looking out could see two men riding In a buggy. One was driving while the other dropped over the aide limply. Forty minutes later Mrs Ebner found Thomas at her door. The authorities are convinced that Thomas was one of the men seen In the buggy. He could not have reached the village by train later than 9 o'clock In the evening. No other vehicle entered the Mc Clelland settlement after midnight. There are but 100 persons in the village and few pass In the night. The police of Omaha and Council Bluffs have been at work on the case since the disappearance of the young merchant. In quiries are now being made at Aurora. III., in an effort to pick up a thread of the story. In answer to a circular description the police of Denver wired that they had found Thomas in a hotel there on January 3. This Identification has not been verified. Thomas I 23 year old. His family rela tions are declared to have been always amicable and pleasant. He has one child, a babe of a few months. His father, N. M. Thomas, a farmer at Hael Pell, Is in Council bluffs' aiding the officers In their pursuit of the mystery. ICE YACHT TAKEN FROM HOME Stolen with All Its Hlgglnsr from the Home of Mr. M. O. lliggtus on Thirtieth Street. INDIAN WAREHOUSE SOLD BY BUSK AND HOWELL er llaildlnar at Kleveath and Capitol Avrnae Rrlna fUB.OOO In leal Closed Yesterday, Th Indian warehouse minding at thi corner of Eleventh street and Capitol ave nue has been sold by A. C. Busk and R. H. Howell to Adolph Moekowlts and Samuel Pekovltz. The consideration la t-'5.000. The dtl was put through by tiumont 4 Sn for the aellfrs, and by Robinson Y If for the purchaalng interests. Messrs. Muskowits and Bekovlts are buying for an Investment. The building Is occupied on the ground f h or by the I'nited states government for ihc Indian warehouse and the Murphy Wllltam company, wholesale groceries, have the second floor. The building, which Is WxjA also has a basement. Ths building Is new. of brick construction and waa put up last summer. It is said to bring In rental of S2.W0 ytarly, which Is a return of more than lit per cent on the purchase price, taxes, insurance and repairs not be lng figured in. Have you seen anybody with an Ice boat under his arm? The pollco have been put on the hunt for an Ice yacht Btolen from the home of Mrs. II. O. Hlgglns. F.44 South Thirtieth street. ' Some time since January E the iceboat was taken. Foley' Kidney Pllts Are tonic, in action, quick In rsaulta. A special medicine for 'all kidney and blad der disorders. Mary C. Abbott, Wolfe- boro, N. II.. saya: "I was afflicted with a bud case of rheumatism, due to uric acid that my kidneys failed to clear out of my blood. I waa so lame in my feet. Joints, and back that It waa agony for ru to atep. I used Foley Kidney Pills for thrte Uaya when 1 was able to get up and move about and the pains were all gone. This great change in condition I owe ,o l olry Kidney Fill and recommend them to anyone Buffering as I have. ' tkild I).' all diugglsta. DEATH OF BERQ ACCIDENTAL torasrr'i Jerr Urlaai la Such n cr itic t la the Flevator A cel drat t'aae. Bv accident rather than because of any prrxonal ri'sponsibllltv, John llerg re ited the Injuries which caused hi death v. hen an elevator fill on him at the On. ha X j Hill's I bank building last Thursday, ac cording to the verdict by a coroner's Jury this morniiiK H. i t's lioinu li at VM Lafayette avenue. He leases a family. I.lfelnns; Bondaare o dyspepsia, liver complaints and kidney trouble 1 needle. Electric Bitters Is the guaranteed remedy, 60c. For sale by Beaton Drug Co. Marvel Fcr Any uparfluous IHr Wonderful Action of Klec-tro-la, tlie New Hair-Remover, Will Kuiprlse You. Nearly every (nan or woman who has been troubled with superfluous or un desirable hairs has had experience "with various preparations which merely burn off the surface hair, redden the skin, nd fail to kill the hair roots. Elec-tro-la ia th remarkable new hair- reinover which does more than merely kill the surface hair. It goes to the hair tl I Pn you know that fJlly nine out of kcr ten riwt of rheumatism are sim ply rhcmatiiai of the inu ici-s due to cold or dump, or ihiotilc rheume i ism, and rt- ijiilie no li..ernul Irea'.i. eiu w hatever? I Apply Chamberlain' Uininu nt fruly and j free liow quickly It gives relief. Fur sale by all dealers. roots. destro them abKolutely and for ever. Mesldes this. Klec-tro-la. Instead of burn ing or reddening the skin as other halr removers do. leaves the skit) fresh and aoft, so nobody can ever tell you have been using anything. Whether the super-' flu. .mm tial. U ,.f litshl I,i v vr.uih ' Klec-tro-la mill tieatruy It Immediately and permanently. Kveu lleht fux iiiitke n woman ll: oars. Heavy giowth is humiliating, and Is Cupid's worst enemy. i Make vour face. arms, hands, shoulders, neck and buft look clean and exquisite by ulng Elec-tro-la The regular price la tt (O a bottle Your money refunded! if you are not satisfied .lust send coupon below, with name unil address, together with -V stamp to pay for rnittlatff. for u free trial paekace of Klec-tru-la to prove what It will do. HullJlaw leraalla. TVier rtaor. frame dwelling. 1J.1 olln nte-iiie. ! X"; K .1 hbraiin A Sons, aliera tii.ix to brick budding. IJ'J Howard street ! NO; Charles A Canan. frame rarase. li-'' 1-oilimii aellue, Sl'0; II. Pear.n. iian.e lei:iii. Miami street. ti.VO. t ni.i.i l oan and Investment comin'iv, ranie i(ve;iiiu, J-M Murdeite street, fl t0; (uithtia r-trueiural rteel wotks. office build ing, r'oi lj -eislilli and Jones. SJ U. FREE PACKAGE COUPON KO-KICC-TIV CO.. Sl'iG Stale i-I Chi. ao. 111. Send nie by return mail a free trial package of your wonderful Klec-tro-t for getting riil of ai.v hair pel in.i nently. I encloee I-cent stamp for poKtags ikV'S Name Street No. City . State. Particular buyers arc seeking chairs that create atmosphere, that kind of chairs which is well designed, solidly constructed and made to combine beauty and com fort. Discerning people demand this kind because these essentials make character iu chairs, adding charm and grace to home and causing one to take pride in these adorning possessions. It is a eea of such chairs that we are showing during our annuiil .January sale chairs for the dining room, chairs for the living room, chairs for the nursery, front room, parlor, hall and office. Looking over these, it is easy to picture the loved motherly form which should be sewing in that low mahogany rocker. It is not hard to call to mind the fair young woman who should be leaning her pretty head against the soft upholstery of that Eliza bethan chair. No flight of imagination is needed to see the tired father who should be stretched out in that roomy Morris chair while clouds of smoke lift him across the library table, where sits little Jack getting his lessons. Many such endearing chairs are included in our Green Seal of Quality stock which is being sold at prices running from 25 to 50 per cent below the originul tag value. The Contract Tag is the Buyers' The Original Tag Policy on Every Piece $35.00 Solid Mahgany Table De sirable size, well constructed, se lected article, strong legs $17.50 $4.25 Solid Oak Chairs Dull leather seat, luxurious article, very pretty design $3.75 $39.00 China Cabinet Oak veneer, six strong shelves, glass front and sides, spacious $20.00 $27.50 Flat Top Desk Golden oak, built up construction,, top 50x30, sanitary, strong $22.50 $10.75 Cellerette Solid oak, sani tary, commodious apartments, strongly built, finely finished $6.00 $50.00 Flat Top Desk Pretty gol den oak, built up construction, eight drawers, 60x35 top $25.00 $19.00 China Cabinet Oak veneer, fine, large shelves, sanitary and strong, high quality $12.00 $15.00 China Cabinet Solid oak except shelves, glass front and sides, strong $11.00 $8.75 English Oak Chair Cane back and seat, very broad stout legs, serviceable $5.75 $15.00 Golden Oak Office Settee Built up in strong design, desirable size $13.50 $24.50 China Cabinet Pretty gol den oak, just such a cabinet as is needed in your home $15.00 $11.75 Dining Table Solid oak, square top, -l'eavy, strong legs, a distinctive table $7.00 $5.00 $9.50 Music Cabinet Imitation mahog any, high grade con struction, excellent article $6.00 $18.00 Music Cabi net Solid mahog any, artistically designed, strongly constructed ..... $12.00 $90.00 Bookcase Solid mahogany, five solid shelves, 40x14, especially well constructed.. $45.00 $16.00 Solid Mahog any Bookrack strongly built, lat est pattern,, thick shelves, pretty . . . $10.00 $37.00 English Leather Rocker immense beautiful design, worthy of place in any home $18.50 $17.50 Chiffonier Mahogany fin ish, large commodious drawers, splendid design, beautiful article . . $12.00 $10.00 Bath Cabinet Mahogany finish on birch, French beveled mir ror, 15x11, handy and serviceable.. $7.50 $11.50 Morris Chair Solid oak frame, finely upholstered, broad, heavy seat, comfortable $9.50 $43.00 Solid Mahogany Chair Ex cellent upholstering, refined in every detail, heavy $21.50 $37.00 Solid Mahogany Chair Up holstered in pretty green denim, carefully built . $20.00 $25.00 Mahogany Chair Panne plush upholstering, soft seat, dis tinctive pattern $10.00 $21.50 Solid Mahogany Bookcase Five roomy shelves, stands 52 ins. high, beautiful $14.00 $48.50 Solid Mahogany Table Desk Three large drawers, built with attention to details $2S.00 $27.00 Wood Box Hammered brass . covering on top and sides, substantial $15.00 $18.00 Tilting Top Table Mahog any finish, an exceptional beauty, it will please all $9.00 $7.50 Golden Oak Dresser Three largo drawers, sanitary, strongly buiit, mirror 234x132 $33.50 Solid Mahogany Table Highly finished, well built, 48 ins., heavy platform base $17.00 $4.00 Vienna Chair Cane seat, 6trong legs and well constructed, very good article $250 $1.15 Chair Elm, these are strong ly constructed and will prove ser viceable in any home $1.00 $5.00 Oak Tabhj Built up con struction, 32x18 top, a pretty de sign that will last $4.50 $6.75 Dining Chair Golden oak, dull, genuine leather seat, rather heavy and strong $6.50 $7.25 Golden Oak Arm Chair Dull, genuine leather seat, distinctive in design $6.50 $6.00 Commodity Box Covered with Japanese matting, bamboo trimmed, 27x15, 14 inches high .... $4.50 $8.50 Commodity Box Suitable for skirts, matting covered, bamboo trimmed, 46x20, 16 inches high $6.38 $3.85 Medicine Cabinet Solid oak; roomy and strong, well put to gether, serviceable $3.00 $20.00 9 Tag Policy Insures Quality, and Price Out-of-Town Buyers Get Every U S its U tttt flfl ftftflfl flfl RJi L. mflfljLS 50.00 Top Post Bedi. mahogany finish $16.50 Music Cabinet, Imitation mahogany, fO.OO Top Post Beds Mahogany finish, full and sizes, distinctively high class $16.50 $25.00 Top Post Beds Mahogany finish, full and sizes, excellent quality and strong $20.00 $9.50 Solid Mahog any Pedestal Highly construct ed, serviceable as well as decorative. $50.00 Panne Plush Chair An excep tional article of beautiful design, superior construc tion and grace $30.00 $15.00 Chair Mahogany finish on birch, genuine leather seat and back, roomy seat $8.50 $20.00 High Office Desk Golden oak, height 40 inches, top 72x33, an exceptional article $18.00 $12.00 Golden Oak Office Table Finely built with strong legs and thick top, 54x30 $10.75 $9.50 Morris Chair Tapestry or imitation leather cushions, hicrh class, strong $14.50 Chair Mahogany finish, on birch, genuine leather seat, adds charm to home $10.00 $15.00 Rocker Mahogany finish on birch, genuine leather seat, as comfortable as it is strong $ J 0.00 $30.00 Gray Settee Cane seat, 45 inches long, well built and will P'fase $15.00 $78.00 Mahogany Settee Green denim, best possible construction, highest quality, beautiful $35.00 $27.50 Solid Mahogany Chair -Green denim, luxurious seat, dis tinctive character, comfortable .. $15.00 $8.00 Unquestionable! but " cheap " Good furniture may be cheap, furniture cannot be good. Miller, Stewart & Beaton Co. 413-15-17 South Sixteenth Street, Established 1884. 7 I 711 V) o mm -J v to : i.l