Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, December 23, 1911, NEWS SECTION, Page 9, Image 9
nil: UKK: OMAHA. SATURDAY, PKCKMNKU '2: 1911. pas For the Last Time ue o?i7 notify you by means of this advertisement that if ' you wish to present to some loved one the most valuable and highly appreciated Christmas gift you will attend our Pre-Ohristmas Clearing Piano Sale Wc are perfectly sincere when we make the state ment that never in the history of piano selling has any firm west of the Mississippi river, offered such wondrous opportunities to obtain a high-grade stan- I V4 I on such convenient and easy terms. ' We herewith quote a few of the wonderful bargains that are to be had Saturday. Don't put off the purchase of that piano you have been think ing about another day. Buy today. You will be satisfied with your bargain; you will cause happiness and good cheer to prevail in the home; you will have sqmethin that will be a pleasure to you and your entire family for the balance of your lifetime. 1 large handsomely carved ma hogany, regular price $750; Christmas sale price.. $375 1 handsomely carved mahogany, regular price $725; Christ mas sale price 8365 1 beautiful art style figured ma hogany, regular price, $350; Christmas sale price.. 230 1 art style mahogany, regular price $336; Christmas sale Pe 8245 2 lrge colonial styles In beau tiful walnut, reg. price $450; Christmas sale price.. $325 I large colonial style In ma hogany, regular price $450; Christmas sale price.. $325 1 mission art style In fancy ma hogany, regular price $4 50; Christmas sale price.. $2S0 1 art style In fancy mahogany, regular price $375; Christ mas sale price. ..... .$275 3 handsomely carved mahogany, regular price $35f; Christ mas sale price. ..... .$250 1 beautiful colonial style in golden oak, reg. price $300: Christmas sate price.. $225 1 Corinthian design in beautiful mahogany, reg. price $3C5; Christmas sale price. .$285 1 Corinthian design in ma ' hogany, regular price $350; Christmas sale price.. $275 2 semi-colonial in mahogany, regular price $300; Christmas sa le price $225 1 small mahogany colonial de sign, figured, reg. price $500; Christmas sale price. .$400 1 massive colonial design in flemish oak, reg. urlce $3?0: Christmas sale price. .$200 1 plain colonial in Circassian vtalnut, regular price $400; Christmas sale price. .$300 1 medium size plain mahogany, regular price $300; Christ mas sale price $200 2 plain oak cases, regular price $300; Christmas sale price $200 1 art style in burl walnut, reg ular price $350; Christmas sele price $250 1 art style in figured ma hogany, regular price $350; Christmas sale price.. $250 2 Louis IX, in nice mahogany, regular price $350; Christ mas sale price $250 1 colonial design in English oak, regular price $300; Christmas sale price. .$200 1 small size colonial design, mahogany, reg. price $300; Christmas sale price.. $200 SUMMER PRICES FOR COAL Cost to Consumer Has Not Been Ad vanced Thii Winter. SAME rHICE AS DURING JULY Aanoiirfmral la Sladr, However, that the Price Mur He Ad- ! After the Klrst ol the A ear. Coal la chenprr In Omaha this winter than It waa labt winter or the winter be fnrp. The so-railed "summer rlre" still obtain. Hard coal la tiO.50 a Ion, Just as It waa l!t July, and soft coal prices ait practically the same as they were In the summer. l-'or many years It han been the cuatom to advance the it-tail price M pent" a ton somewhere between October IS and No vember 15. bin this car the ndvnnce has not been made. "Trlcea limy be raided soon nflor the first of the year." said one coal man today, "but I cannot ny positively about this." f Qualities that Gratify Prices that Satisfy Terms that Please n n n rrs Nebraska's Leading Piano House Children Give Bust of Shakespeare to the Pacific School A Christmas girt In the shape of a hnndsoms bust of Hhakespeare, with nn oak pedestal, was pivsentcd to Pacific school hy the Pacific eliihth grade yester day ufternoon. In connection with the pre sentation there was a Chrlstmaa pro Krain, In which several numbers consid ered Shakespeare. The bust wna pur chased with aavina;s of the pupils during the lust two months, chewing gum, randy and other luxuries having been sacrificed. The pedestal whs the work of the boya In the manunl training class. Programs were daintily painted In blue, showing water scenes, and tied with blue notion. Among tno numner were a reading on the life of Shnkespeare, a discourse on Shakespeare's plays, tribute to the great dramatist, aongs and recita tions. Kvery member of the elaaa took soma part In the program. Parents of most of the children were present. Mrs. Carrie MoKenile Is tenrher of the eighth grade and Mlta Lizzie Hanker principal of the school. Other rooms In tho school had .appropriate, Christmas ex ercises. a RAILROAD TRAVEL IS HEAVY Trfins In and Out of Omaha Are Crowded to the Limit. EXPSESS BUSINESS IS ENORMOUS Ettra Cars Required to Handle Both the Passengers and Christmas t'. Espreaa Packages as last and Coming. While there are no doubt a few stay-at-homes, the crowds at the passenger stations seem to Indicate that everybody in Omaha is going away . to upend the holidays, else everybody Is coming here. .There have been former yeara when the holiday travel has been heavy, but right now it look as if the maximum had been reached. Kvery passenger train leaving Omaha carries from one to four extra coachee and the same rule applies with trains coming from north and south and from east and west. - . All train from tha west and northwest are late. They are delayed out In the tate and the country farther beyond, where the recent snow was heavy and late yesterday a high wind drifted it badly. While people are coming and going, holiday packages are on the movo and re pretty near swamping the carriers. Trains are running extra express cars and these are loaded to overflowing. Com ing to Omaha there are thousands and thousands of packages and they are of all sizes and "descriptions. Some are so small that their slxe Indicates that they contain diamonds, while others are nearly as large as furniture moving vans. The out business U about the same as the In, and while tho express companies' agents liavo time to talk, they declaro they are doing more business than dur ing any previous holiday period. Engineer Sustains Fracture of Skull Chris Nelson, engineer at the street railway power plant at Fifth and Jones streets, while oiling the engine at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, was struck on the head by one of the governors on the engine and suffered a slight fracture of the skull. lie waa taken to the Methodist hospital. lie Uvea at 4113 Charles street. SCHOOL LAD JUST CAN'T STAY AWAY FROM OMAHA Kwlug Forbes, better kniwn as "Tad," arrived In Omaha from Evanston. where ho went with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Forbes, whe. they left Omaha In June to take up their residence there.' Youns Forbes took French leave of his fnmlly at Evanston, pulling out without any warning whatever. It was a clear cauo of "heimweli" with him. lie couldn't stand It in the new place during the holidays. lie had to get back to his eld pals for Christmas. Kla high school associates are showing htm a good Urns. M , miiii aiumim imiiinanimmM '. ! n ' ",WJS, . 'U.'f-li I a am mmm- Would you rather be the log inert, powerless, without will, without purpose, or THE CURRENT swift-flowing, vigorous the pulse of life urging constantly onward? VITALITY OR INERTIA HEALTH OR DISEASE Health gives one the spirit of the current. Your duty to your , family to yourself, is to keep nerves nourished, blood pure, muscles strong, tZnmmnUGUdDnd is like sea-air bracing, in vigorating, giving out tonic life and health. TraaVMark all omuaaiara U- Buildings Must Go from the New Rock Island Terminals Notice to the tenants on the newly pur chased Rock It land terminals to vacate their present quarters has been served by the McCaguu Investment company. Some will move at once and others will go soon after the first of tho year. It will take several months to sell and remove the old buildings pn the ter minals and grading for the 11,000.000 freight depot will not begin until frost la out of the ground In the spring. Tho McCague Investment compuny will open an offlco on the ground from which to direct the removal of the sixty-five buildings on the terminals. Fireman Injured on Way to Fire refer Brookbors, fii email on fire en gine No. 2, la at the Omaha General hos. pl4l suffering from a broken leg as the result of being; run over by the fire en gine at 8:30 yesterday morning. A call waa turned In from Scvententh and Jackson streets, and as he .lumped off the wagon to attach the hose to the water plug ho Flipped and his right leg was run over by the heavy truck, break ing It In two places between the knee and ankle. GRATITUDE EXPRESSED - FOR ASSISTANCE GIVEN Mrs. Kdward Johnson, corresponding secretary of the Women's Christian association, has given out the fol lowing communication expressing gratl tudo for assibtanco from the Old I'eople'a Home: "At this seaxon of the year, when hearts are full of tho tliiiutmas spirit, Is shown humanity's less fortunate mem ber! by the giving of substantial gifts, the Women's Christian association desires to return hearty thanktt to on' bnd all who have during the year remem bered with donations the Old People's Home ut .'14 Wirt street. The public by Its donations, the (imi who generously gave Mpace to mention our work, the ministers who have vlnlted the home each r'unday, the fraternal, church and social organizations, tho school children and homekcepera of Henson, Dundee and Omaha who contributed largely at Thanksgiving, the noble women who gave their busy days toward raiding a sub stantial fund for the home; the Youni; Women's ChrlHtlori association, who have ullowed a meeting place; to all these donors of time, talent and money we re turn alncere and appreciative thanks. "THE WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN' ASSN." SIGNATURES SECURED FOR OPEN COMPETITION H. E. Jackson and !!. w lieinarevt, who are seeking to bring about com petitive bidding 011 the proposed Ieaven worth Mreet paving, have secured a large number of signers to their petition, some of the nlgners having attached their lg. natures previously to the Fanning peti tion. Jackmui unii 1 iciiuti eM kasrit their object Is to throw tho bli!d:iiB wide open to thai all brick manufacturing concern Kill have mi e'jual chance to bid. Frightful I'alna in the stomach, torpid liver, lame hack ! and weak kidneys are soon relieved by Electric Hitters, Guaranteed. Hoc. Vor tale by Ueaton Liug "' Andrew Treynor to Eetire January First After more than forty-three, years' con tinuous service with tha Cnlon Faciflo Railroad company, Andrew Treynor, gen eral baggage agent, will retire under the company pension rules, Januaiy 1. He will be succeeded by George I Alley of Salt Lake City, now general baggage agent of the Oregon Short Une. In giving official notice of the retire ment of Mr. Treynor, Geirlt Fort, pas senger trafflo manager of the Union Pa cific, has this to say: "It is fitting at thin time to express appreciation of Mr, Treynor's loyal and Intelligent devotion to duty. His adminis tration of his department has been most successful and he will carry with him In his retirement the good wishes of the officers and employes of the company. Teachers Are Paid at Timely Period Thirty-six prlnclpuls of Omaha schools and tho entire corps of teachers received their Christmas preaents from the Board of Education yesterday when their checks were given by Secretary J. H. Burgeai, Special arrangements were made by the Omaha National bank fur cashing the warrants. The bank remained open until I o'clock to accommodate, the teachers 1'rlnolpuls called at the office of the secretary of the board throughout the day und secured their checks and the checks for each teacher In their schools. H. S. Class of 1909 to Hold a Reunion The l!i0tt claKH of the Omaha High school will hold Its third annual reunion recep tio 11 at the University or omaha on Wednesday evening, December 27, Will Ross Is president of the alumni organiza tion of this clans. Joneph Noone, secre tary and treasurer, has charge of the arrangements for this reunion. CHRISTMAS HOURS AT THE OMAHA POSTOFFICE Regulations governing the clotting of the (lostoffiees will be laid aaide In Omaha Sunday and Christmas In order to accommodate the patrons of the of fice, according to a notice which has been posted by Postmaxter Thomas. Sunday morning the work room will be open from 10-30 to 1 p. m. and on Christ- mas the windows will be open from 7:30 to 10:30 a. ni. One delivery will be made on ChrlNtmus by the carriers. MASONS TO PARTICIPATE IN LAYING CORNERSTONE The cornerstone for Forest Lawn chapel and crematory will be laid next Weilnes day with appropriate exercises conducted by Henry Gihbutis of Kearney, grand master of the prand lodge. Ancient Free and Accepted Mason of Nebraska. Members of the different Masonic bodies will attend In' special cars. The street railway company has announced that all necessary equipment will be provided for the extra travel on that day. yAGON HIT BY A CAR, DRIVER IS INJURED I'riving down Sixteenth street about 12 o'clock yesterday, M. N. Arndt, a teRnister for Foral Kuncel, was thrown from his wagon at Howard street and rendered unconscious when a Park avenue car truck the rear of his wagon. He waa carried into Merchant's drug store and later waa taken to his' home, 11M North Twentieth street. A full bodierl, mellow and delicious beer la KTOIiZ OIJ SAXON KHALI. It has made an Instantaneous hit. lis "tyle all the while." Ilulldina I'ermlta. Lumberman Insurance company. ZWi North Fourth street, alteration and re pair to burned building. Hia.idel K.altv company, between Sixteenth and (M-vt nil eiuli ami Farnam and liml-,. HreetH. steel and fireproof viaduct, ',0M, Juhu Lkteuser, arvliiUtk AIL, HACwYlaflAK' Xmas Offerings Are the Best The handsome parlor tahl shown here la made in ganuine quartered oak, French design with 24-lnch square t M tc top. Beautifully J-OJ ftniahed. Special fc35 holiday price "IMitiipnfr&Li v:r- rst j" ..-f.-Tfta" m r.fT ' tips 1 11 1 u Iflffl mm 'Tt -l Tneae dressing tables JSym&mSt&l i IS vi'4vi Vfryfll worth for more than T lHvil '" holiday price. a" ""--i'V II Thev are n.ade in all -t - ' J popular materia!. Fitted irrmLWf)f. f rH J1." ia with French A $758 I Wm. A Rogers guaranteed silverware set, handsome vineyard pattern. French gray finish. F.ntlrn set put up In a leatherette allk lined box, ronalatlng of knlvna, S forks, tea opooua. 6 table rpoon, 1 sugar ahell and 1 butter knife. Our price this sale.. Get the Hartman ftlat mlrrnr heavy lea and roomy drawers. liab Get the Hartman Habit 11 jt&PSZl Get the The Gentlemen' Chiffonier shown here la made entirely of quartered oak, five large drawers, hat compart- MUWiman ment and spacious ward- (ja TC rv,. eu..l with nickel 1 coat rail, t runner hang- lvc era. Jiaa mirror uuui . . Habit Hr i 1 ", S" M ';;t. '1 1 Don't Overlook These Christmas Specials. Hundreds of Other Big Bargains. 4. r .''!!, Pay the Hartman Way 7 vmwmmS I.CJJ a, i e ;w 1 We take great delight in of fering this maaslva quartered oak rocker at th Xmu price, wide and spacious seat and Comfort able back, only Thla handaome mission lamp baa an all Iron base and stand, and the 11-Inch stained glass -shade la rapped at corners. Comes equipped for gaa tf) E or electricity. J0 Verdl-Oreen fin- lah. F.xcellentglft... , Vour Credit Is (lood, In fart go good ro honld "Let Hart man Feather Vour Neat." Mission sewing rock er, with imperial lea thar spring seat made of solid oak, C'CQ worth double the special I ' , 1 liric'v, viii . . tKkMtLiLM U - ai:ae.' ' RSr-sCTi f i,w n if u. 1 1 u . if ui m iiM 11. mm 1 sa au ja r a ivii 110 II IJ 11 II rir . ... jar .. j. ii v 11 11 y u mi is iii nn T l II at H VTaV low f qv nt in IV China cabinet of quar tered oak bent end rlaaa aides andC AO) doer, o 1 a w helves. Only. Storo Open Evenings Till 10:00. The suit shown above Is made of selected northern birch, mahogany finish, genuine leather seat and full spring; con struction. Ht consists of Arm Rocker, Arm t 7K 9v Chair and this sale. . large Hettee. Entire set offered 10 Toy Go-Carts Collapsible $2.00 value, now only 39c These go-carts stand 20 Inches high, fold completely with one motion. Ad Just- hood, all steel wheels body. Upholstering of English rainproof cloth Turned wood handles. Only a limited quantity left. One sold to each customer. None delivered. fiooda nought During This Bale, Delivered Hefwe Amite. sioT. 29c 50c quality. 700 pn sale. No phone or mall orders filled. None delivered. These excellent sleds are worth far more than the special price above; are strongly built, measuring 30 Inches long, 18 Inches wide and 8 lnchee high.. Offered for thla sale only at the unbeatable price of 20 S 1414-16-18 DOUGLAS STREET 1414-16-18 DOUGLAS STREET r .id, Christmas Shoppers! To those shoppers who have not already finished their Christmas shopping for this year, we want to say that shopping during the early hours of the day has many advantages. There is less crowding on both the street cars and in the stores, and both you and the sales people are not as tired as later in the day. And when shopping in the afternoon, we urge you to start for home before 5 o'clock, if possible, making it possible for those compelled to re main down town later to find room in the cars. Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Railway Co.