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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 26, 1914)
THE RKK: OMAHA, TlirHKIUY, KKU1U AliV J(i, 1!M4, 5 Y, H, 0. A, MENJN CHURCHES Will Explain Work of the Asiocia r tion from Pulpits. CAMPAIGN STARTS ON MARCH 8 la JVot Mrmbrrnhlp or Sinner Italia ltiK fampalen, htit In in Kiln ente Politic on thq Work 'orr nrtnnr I)nr. WELL KNOWN BREWER DIES AT EXCELSIOR SPRINGS. Representatives of the Young Men's Christian nisoclatlort tvlll appear In thlr-ty-'slx churches of the city on Sunday, March 8, to explain the work of the a soclatton and ltn relation to clvto ac tivity. In addition to local speakers five prom lnent association workers from Iowa will be, among those who will speak at tl.o Omaha churches. They are: K. C. Wolcott, general secretary Young Men's Christian association, Sioux City. J. H. Felllngham, general secretary Young Men's Chrtrtlan association, Das Moines. TV. M. Parsons, statu secretary Youn? Men's Christian association of Iowa, B. n. Hadley, general secretary Youns Men's Christian association, Council muffs. Henry Teterson, attorney of Council Bluffs. In connection with this educational campaign a mass meeting for men will be held at the association building at 4 o'clock of the same 3ri The principal address will be by State Secretary V. M. Parsons of Iowa. . "This Is not a campaign for monny or members." said General Secretary E. Denlson. "Wo merely wish to explain our work so that the public may kiuw what we are doing." The following appointments for the morning and evening services havo bce,i announced from the headquarters of tho Young Men's Christian association: MORNING APPOINTMENTS. Calvary Baptist, J. P. Bollev. United Brethren. I. J. Beard. Benson Methodist Episcopal, E. lv. Burke. Lowe Avenue Presbyterian, I. TV. Car penter. Plymouth Congregational, It. M. Cross man. North Side Christian. W. A. PeBord. North Presbyterian. J. H. Felllngham. Klrst Congregational, R. S. Flower. Hanscom Park Methodist Episcopal, W M. Parsons. Central United Presbyterian, C. A. Go?3. Houth Omaha Methodist Episcopal, U. Graff. Kmmanual Baptist, Ji. B. Hadley. South Omaha Presbyterian, H. F. Kle ser. Pearl Methodist, A. E. Acton. Dletz Methodist, W. C. Mayer. Covenant Presbyterian, J. V. Miller. Graco Baptist, G. W. Noble. St. Mark's Lutheran, Henry Peterson. Castellar Presbyterian, T. F. Sturgeaj Grace Lutheran, A. . Sutton. McCabe Methodist Episcopal, G. G. JVallace. First United Presbyterian, R. B. Wal lace. Dundee Presbyterian. B. A. Wilcox. Olivet Baptist, C. C. Wilson. First Baptist, E. C. Wolcott. Walnut Hill Methodist Episcopal. J. B. Wootan. EVENING APPOINTMENTS. First Christian, J. P. Balloy. Reformed, W. W. Cllne. Hirst Memorial Methodist Episcopal, A E. Eaton. Third Presbyterian. R. S. Flower. Hillside Congregational, B. B. Hadley. Westminster Presbyterian, George F.. Gllmore. German Presbyterian, H. F. Kleser. Swedish Baptist, W. C. Mayer. Parkvale Presbyterian, G. G. Wallace. Will Hire Expert to Draft Plans for New Park System Here Appointment of a committee to securo an expert to draft a plan for a perma nent park system In Omaha preparatory to a campaign for $1,000,000 bonds, for park purposes will be discussed by tha city commission at a meeting this morn ing. Park Commissioner J. B. Hummel has taken the matter up with Mayer James C. Dahlman and tho mayor will ask Ida commission to consider tho scheme. No request is to be made for a small amount of bonds for nark Improvement.', as has been customary, but later tho people are to be asked for sufficient money to "make somo .showing" In Im provcmlng the boulevards and parka. Before this money Is asked a plan for expending 51,000,000 or more over-a series of years' gradually, will be drafted and presented to the voters as an argument in favor of the bonds. WILL NOT DISTURB RESERYE Niobrara Division of National For est to Be Left Intact. Fred Krug, Jr., Dies at Excelsior Springs After Long Illness Fred Krug, Jr., of the Krug Brewing company and the Cassct Itcalty company, tiled of diabetes at Excelsior Springtr, Mo., at S o'clock yesterday morning, aged about 40 years. The body will be brought to Omaha for burial. Mr.' Krug had been afflicted with diabetes for somo months, but his condi tion was not such as to alarm himself, or his friends. He hail been able to at tend to his business affnlrs, which re quired about all of his time. Last week ho complained of not feeling as well as usual and his physicians advised him to go to Excelsior Springs, where he wont last Friday. From there come reports that he was doing nicely. Monday night, however, Mrs. Krug received a wire, re questing that she go to the springs nnd she left for there Tuesday morning, ar riving In time to bo with her husband when the end came. Residing in Omaha all his life, Mr. Krug was educated In tho schools hero nnd.soon after reaching his majority, en tered actively Into the brewing business, established here by his father more than fifty years ago. Besides hie wife and young daughter, ho is survived by his father and mother, his two brothers, Albert and Jacob and three sisters. Mrs. Anna Wledcman, Mrs. Brecht and Miss Lena Krug. Ho was al ways prominent In tho affairs of Omaha. Ho was active In the Commercial club and was one of tho leading members of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben and actlvo in the German societies of the city. M'GREW GETS INFORMATION President of l.lxr Stock Nnttnl Ilnnk Conitiinnlrntrs ititli tho Urpnrlnipnl of Anrlcnltnrr nnd (Jel Amnfr. For tho last three or four months t.tero have been numerous stories flouting about to the effect that the government had under consideration the elimination of tho Niobrara division of the national foroJi reserve, and that the area would bo re stored to the public domain to becouw subject to entry under the provisions 'if some of tho numerous land laws. President McOrow of the Live Stock National bank of South Omaha, feeling an interest in tho matter wroto to tlw forest service of llio Department of Ag riculture and Is In receipt ot a reply from James B. Adams, acting chief for ester. Mr. Adams states that there Is nothing bolng contemplated at this tlivo looking to the disturbing of tho Nlubrant portion of the forest resorve, adding that In view of the nonngrlcultural valuo of tho Niobrara section no action with ref erence to this section Is to bo taken, nt least at this time. Tho Niobrara reserve consists of somo 125,000 acres it land lying between the Nlobrata river and Stinko creek, In Cherry county, tho nenrest point being about twelve miles south of Cody. It Is nit rand hill land, though thcro are a few valleys that might be brought under cultivation. On the trnct somo fifteen years ago the government set out several thousand Jack pines. Subsequently most of them were destroyed by prairie fires and a great many more by the cattle that ranged over the land, loiter a portion of the reserve was roforested with tho same variety of pines and protected to some extent. The-'o havo done very well nnd many of them are sold to have grown to a height of several feet and are In good condition. Same Pall Bearers as for Husband Take Mrs, Flynn to Grave Mrs. Margaret Flynn, mother of City Clerk Thomas J. Flynn and of I.airenre Flynn, was burled In St Mary's cemetery yesterday. Funeral pcrvlces were held at her son's home, Mis South Fifteenth street, and at St. Patrick's church, where a requiem high mass was cele brated by Rev. .1. T. Smith, the pastor, and where James Rush, at tho close of tho mass, sang "Some Sweet lay." Mrs. It. K. Yoeum nsslstlng at the organ. The funeral cortege was one ot tho largest ever sen In the southern part ot the city and the church was crowded by the many friends of the family. Pallbearers were the same as th .o who carried her husband. Cornelius Klynn, to his grnve after Uls death tv crinber 2. They were Thomas McGov. em. Joseph IV Uutler. John Carver, 11. C. Foley. William P. llnssell. William Carver, John Murane and James l.cary Mrs. Flynn died Sunday after n Huge Ing Illness. Sho i one of the ploner women of this city, having come hero In 1S7S. She nnd her husband bad been married neatly fifty years at his death. Nine children were born to them, only two of ttlioin, Thomas J. and Inwrcnco, are living. for GALESBURG WOMEN NAME FULL TICKET OF DRYS Steals and Then Asks a Thirty-Day Sentence in Jail Tired of the Inconsistencies of a wan deriniexlstcnce and desirous of securln; a steady berth for at least thirty days, Ed Clifford, a man about SS years of ago and giving his address as Rochester, N, Y., committed petit larceny and then gave himself up, after he had sold the good he had stolen and purchased a meal with the proceeds. Clifford visited a pawn shop on lower Douglas street and took coveral pairs of shoes, later disposing of them for 35 cents a pair. He then ate a hearty meal and, going back to the store, asked the shop owner what kind of a reward he would pay to learn who had taken his goods. A half dollar was agreed upon, and then Clifford pointed to himself. He was held 'until the police were summoned, and at the station made the statement that ho wished that not less than a thirty-day sentence would be given him, for the weather was bothering his comfort. SLEEPER IN'SANDPIT IS BURNED BY HOT MATERIAL Barney Jensen, 40 years of age, travel ing laborer, was badly burned by a load of hot Band at the Union Pacific pits, Fifteenth and Marcy streets. Jensen 6ought out the warm sand as a suitable bed Tuesday night and retired In a sort of a low place, where the railroad at tendants could not see him when they came In the morning to unload a carload of the material fresh from the oven. The injured man was attended by Police Surgeon Fochtman and was taken to St Joseph's hojplUl. GALESBURG, 111.. Feb. 23.-Thc "wet" element hero was startled today by yes terday's primary result. Women number ing 3.J8C went to the polls and nominated "dry" candidates for aldermen In -every ward. Tho city will vote on the saloon question April 7. WILL GIVE CHOIR BENEFIT CONCERT FRIDAY EVENING A choir benefit concert will be given Friday evening nt tho Lowe Avenue Presbyterian church. Fortieth and Nicholas streets. Tho progrum, which starts at 7:30 o'clock, will bo mado up with vocal and Instrumental solos and those who will take part arc: Messrs. Ray Donahey, Harry IMsbrow, Bartlctt, Hosca Johnson, Shater, Elwln Fuller, F. N. Frcderlckson and I H. Kettle, and the Misses Tress Keys. Clara Slefkcu, Madle Frcderlckson, and the Happy Hol low quartet. Miss Athca Fuller wll ac company the selections on tho piano. Croup nnd Congrli Iterarily, Dr. King's New Discovery gives alm'ist Instant relief. First dose helps. Best remedy for coughs, colds nnd lung trouble 60c and Si, All druggists. Advertisement. WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION COSTS FINE Jim Angalos. CU South Trlrtecnth street, srrested Tuesday night for conducting a disorderly house, was fined $50 and costs In police court. Angalos declared ho was celebrating Washington's birthday, which accounted for the serving of beer in his place. Judge Foster informed him that Wash ington's birthday' and Christmas were both holidays long past and administered the fine. Safe for llnlitc-., I'ffectlve (iron imp. That's Foley's Honey nnd Tnr Com pound. It has tho confidence of your druggist, who knows It will glvo you satisfaction. W. W. Nessmlth. States boro, Ga., says: "I havo used Foley's Honey and Tar Compound In my family nnd havo sold It In my store nnd It never falls to cure." And Bob Ferguson, 319 Pine St.. Green Bay, Wis.: "I had a bad cough that kept mo nwnko nights and two small bottles of Foley's Honey nnd Tar cured me." For sale by all dealers everywhere. Advertisement. Police Seeking Woman Forger Who Passes Bad Checks Omaha police arc searching for a woman who lias been diligently passing bad checks on many merchants. Checks amounting to about 1175 havo already ap peared, including one on A. Hospo for S10 nnd ono on tho Union Fuel company for S33. Tho woman signed tho nnmo of Mrs. J. J. Hanlghen to tho checks. 31 Save yourself needless work You have plenty of hard ' things to do. Why not make your sweeping easy trttb UTTLETOL! Till. dnnrnnlrrH "( BROOM A new experience in sweeping it a easy on the carpet I easy on you. "The handle won't stick to bands." The next time you order a broom, say "Little Polly." narrah & Stewirt Mfg. Co. Dm Moloei, Is. LiBI tmmmm Tlii "Hfli'lM yourH I I I TRIAL OF ED HOLM DIVORCE CASE STARTED YESTERDAY Trial ot the divorce suit brought ly Albert Edholm, the jeweler, against Mm Katherine R. J. Edholm, In which sensa. tlonal counter-charges are Involved, was begun before District Judge Sutton. It'. Edholm on the witness stand began a recital of alleged acts of cruelty to him self done by his wife. The greater part of the morning was taken up by th) leading of pleadings In the case. THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE sbCIETV OK TJHE U. S. 1G5 BROADWAY, NEW YORK. The Fifty-fourth Annual Report of the So ciety embodying its Financial Statement, Schedules of Investments, and full details regarding its progress during the year 1913, will be sent to any address on application. ADMITTED ASSETS, DEC. 31, 1913 G25.345.610 Increase over 1912 ? 12,0 2 6,4 18 POLICY FUND (or Insurance Reserve) $ 432.282,828 Other Liabilities 8.G94.048 TOTAL LIABILITIES ; 440,976,870 SURPLUS RESERVES: t Including amounts held waiting apportionment upon deferred dividend policies 84,308,713 SET ASIDE FOR DIVIDENDS TO POLICY HOLDERS in 1914 $ 13,038,794 NEW INSURANCE PAID FOR in 1913 '. . "144,24775 OUTSTANDING INSURANCE, Dec. 31, 1913 1.471,093,675 . PAYMENTS TO POLICYHOLDERS in 1913 54,806,925 INVESTMENTS MADE IN 1913 IN RAILROAD '" AND MUNICIPAL BONDS, MORTGAGES, etc...? 25,948,904 INVESTED TO YIELD 5:20 Equitable policies are simple, direct and liberal, and are issued on all standard forms, for the protection of individuals, firms, cor porations and the employees of business and manufacturing organizations. Particulars will be sent from the Home Of fice or any Agency of the Society on request. v Z , - Prosidont .HEMIC D. MIELY & CO., Manager. 218-2l Omaha National Bank Building, Omaha, Xely BURGESS-NASH CO. "EVERYBODY'S STORE" Thursday, Keb. SO, KM I. STORE NEWS KOH THURSDAY Sixteenth anil Harney Street. Tf f Merchandise bought during tho romnindor of tho ft I nUfflfA I llQTntnAfQ month will bo charged on your March account, payablo in April. Final Clearaway Thursday of Women's Winter COATS Formerly $15.00, $18.50, $19.50 and up to $25.00, for $ coo IT'S indeed n most uiiusuiil offering nn opportunity to securo a good, desirable eoattho most advanced model of the season at an extremely little figure. Think of it, coats like these sold all season at $ IT), $18.00 and on up to $25; your choice Thursday, $o. The materials are fine Boueles, Ohnehillas, Diagonals, Duvetyns, Broadcloths; Serges, etc., in black, blue and colors; all sizes represented. The models include the smart length, full length and popular "Sport" style, splendidly tailored and finished throughout; coats from our former $10.00, $18.00, $19.00 and $25.00 lines. Out they go Thursday at $5.00. Bunrii-Nh Co. Saoond Floor. Women's Satin Lace Boots, $5 SOMETHING NEW Women's footwear, a lace satin boot like illustration, with hand-worked oyelots, plain toe, C uban heel, light ilexible well sowed soles; very dressy and an ex clusive style. An exceptional quality at, tho pair. . . $5.00 "Spats" Are the Smart Thing ; now it's $1.00 in women's footworn, hi all tho largo cities just now it's J'ttnnfa" uli rtitM re its i nmnnliun linn nt 41inj correct cut and best shades, tho pair . . Burfftii-Nah Co. Main rioor. jBurgess-Nash Co. Everybody's StorOr-lOth and Harney; "Tonics Remedies which promote' nutrition and thus increase the strength or tone of the body, when it is reduced." mm v1 jmatc The Encyclopedia Americana Physicians recommend Blatz to onvalescents. It restores health and vigor. The doctor says "Give him a glass of good Beer with his meals. He is convalescing and needs the right kind of food, the proper nourishment and a good, substantial tonic. "A tonic that he will relish and enjoy untold benefits from is a good beer Blatz Beer. The hops will quicken the appetite and the malt is nourishing and 'foody'." All that is claimed for Blatz is that it is an honest, thoroughly matured product full of character, brewed on merit from the finest materials, by masters of the art of brewing. IF IN DOUBT-TRY IT OUT BLATZ COMPANY Phone Douglas 6662 802-810 Douglas Street, Omaha, Neb. 101 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES These ads will start you on the road to wealth