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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 30, 1915)
FIFTEEN HEW CASES OF SCARLET FEYER That Number Reported Daring Lt . Twenty-ronr Hours, Making Thirty-Three Thii Week. SPREAD OVER A WIDE AREA Fifteen new cases during the last twenty-four hours and thirty-three cases this we?k, gives an Indication cf the scarlet fever situation. The health office records show that the cases are spread over a wide area, two being reported from Ben son and several from the South Side. The health commissioner learned of several cases In Sarpy county, near the city limits. Aailllarr Hospital. St. Lulu's hnspltal. Twenty-second and I,ak streets, which has been rented liy the city, will b opened on Friday as an auxiliary emergency hospital for ths caw of scarlet fever patients. Dr. Connell conferred with Superinten dent -Oraff retarding the publlo school situation next week. There Is no pres ent Intention of closing the schools, but Wlnnlnc next Monday a careful exami nation wilt be made of all children and all suspeeted oases will be sent horns until further orders are Issued. The Board of Education has two nurses on ths rerular staff and It Is believed ths medical eiamlnlnf fores will be in creased' by ths Pchool board at Its meet- Ins; next Monday evening. Omaha Camp, M. W, A., Has Treo for the Children Tuesday nlht wss an enjoyshle oc casion for ths children of ths members of Omaha ramp, No. 13, Modern Woodmen of America, at ths Swedish auditorium, when Ranta Claus was present In person. A tree that reached ths celling, with hundred! of electric candles, was a pretty slant to behold and represented real Christmas spirit. While an excellent concert waa provided by Camp lSTs or chestra, with a few remarks from ths officers, fancy dancing, singing and rad iations by ths children, ths big event was ths tree Itself and the distribution of the Chiistmss boxea by Bsnta Claus. Adults were Interested In ths program ss much as the little folks and they too were remembered by old Santa. When all were served with candy, fruit snd popcorn, the floor was oleared for dancing, which was ths closing feature of this thirtieth annual Christmas o- teralnment of this camp. The degree team of the camp will en tertain ths members of ths camp and their friends at a New Tears danca en Saturday evening, January 1, at Myrtls hall. Fifteenth and Douglas streets. Ancient Cab Pilot Wanders Over River and Gets Arrested "Ken, kerrldge, slrt 'andome keh?-1 A, IK Kenney of Council Bluffs, on a hand some cab, drawn by a once "handsome" horse, muttered ths above in his sleep while at Tenth and Dodge streets. Ken ney. the horse and the cab, drowsed dreamily of the dnys when taxis and jit neys were unheard of. Kenney fell from his seat and it was on ths pavement a copper found him and brought the outfit to headquarters. Kenney might have corns from ths not too distant past, as ha stood before ths desk sergeant arrayed in the old-time brass-buttoned Trlnca Albert coat, that cabbies wore In '95; the low, brosd-toppnd flat beaver hat with the cockade at one aids and a whip clutched tlKhtly In his left hand. "For the love of Mike," quoth Andy PattuUa, "I thought they were all dead." "Business ain't what It used to be 'fore ths horseless .kerrltWes came," quoth Kenney to Judge Foster, "nut ms snd Jake, my hoss, kind of get along 'croon the river anyhow." Kenney promised not to imbibe enough to drive ths vehicle to Omaha again and wss allowed to go. Peters Welcomes Salesmen of His Milling Company The convention of the salesmen of ths M. C. Peters Mill company, tn three-day Sf union at the Fontenella hotel, opened;' Tueaday, with an address of weloome by President M. C. Petera. which was re sponded to by (1. B. flarlg, the company's Now York representative, after which lllM M .nn.r. I A ..Wa v4niii toplra, that continued throughout ths day. I taken through the big plant at Pouth Omaha, and after lunch the general dis cussions were continued. I .ant evening a dinner at the Fontenella wns tendered to the sales atsff, and in cluding the office force, after which they all went to the Orpheum theater. This morning the genersl meetings will be resumed and tonight the sales men will begin to leeve for their respec tive territories and will be at home for New Year's day and Hundsy, and then start out to "hit the ball" (sa they ex press It) for lull. Thief Enters Back Door as Woman Goes to Answer the Bell A school warrant amounting to Kt was stolen from Mlsa Grace Hutton Tuesday afternoon. Miss Hutton teaches school at Huxton. la., and la spending the holi day vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mra Morris Hutton st 2407 Lake street Miss Hutton has just received the sohoot warrant by mail and laid it on the kitchen table, whlla she answered a ring at the front door bell. When she i turned ths warrant was gons. Melbourne Senter Dies at Bancroft Melbourne M. A. Kenter. father of Dr, II. A. Senter, dean of the science de partment at Central High school, died suddenly at his home at Bancroft. Nab. He was stricken with apoplexy while at tending his furnace. The funeral will be Friday afternoon at Bancroft, where he resided since U& Itev. Thomas Anderson and Ksv. Wilson Mills will have charge of the services. The ether surviving children are Vlc- tor, Wayne, Neb.; Fletcher and Barle, Omaha; Ouy, Everett, Wash.; Jsy, Butte, Mont.; Mabel and Helen, Bancroft. Mr, Senter was 72 years of aga and was born at Nashua. 'N. 11. His wife is ill at this time. He lived in Omaha two years be fore settling on a homeatead at Bancroft. "Goat Getters" at the Postoff ice Second only to the "baby" envelopes as I gnat getters" among the postofflce em ployes are the advertising and other carda that are fastened with metal clips. mire in no regulation at present pro-) liU'ltlng these," ssld Postmaster Whar ton. "But they are a constant source of bother. They may damage the die of the cancelling machine scrloualy and there is continual bother because other letters get caught in these clips and maks handling awkward." , It is stated that If the csrds were fast ened with at sticker the trouble would be . avoided. Tills would be allowable, as the cards would still be considered unsealed, i ICE IS NOT YET THICK ENOUGH TO BE HARVESTED According to the statement! f h ie dealers there is no prospect of beginning the annual lee harvest in the bear future. On still water in this vicinity ice has rrosen to a thick neaa of five and one- half Inches. Cutting will not begin until thickness of twelve Inches lias been reached. While ics has been alow in maklnr. packers and dealers are not worried over the outlook. They assert that cutting seldom begins before the middle of Janu ary ana frequently not until much later They don't expect much Ice making weather during December. THIS STORE WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 9 P. M. FRIDAY ACHES AND PAINS Don't neglect a pain anywhere, but find out a hat cauaea it and conquer the cause. A pain In the kidney region may put you on your back tomorrow. Don't w HtH llift KAkih. ttxm n M n I . may be an advanced warning of Brlgnt's ! aieaae. a pain in ins stomacn may be the first symptom of appendlcltla A creak Ih a Joint may be the forerunner of rheumattam. Chronin hM.rhaa than likely warn you of serious stomach ' trouble. Ths beat way la to keep In good condition day In and day out by I imn utUAU HAAIU 1J0M OIL. t'apaules. Hold by reliable druttsits. Money refunded If h. h not help you. Beware of eubatttutea. Th only pure Imported Haarlem Oil Capsules' ms uuuj bmau-Aavertlsement. l l l r i 2 - V B I tu-ru Like Old Friends old books old songssoftened, enriched, mellowed by kindly years W. KMcB HAYEK'S t OK .: I - Cedar Brook stands first in the hearts of those who appreciate purity and ripe old age. Made in the good old-fashioned way largest selling brand of fine Kentucky Whiskey today. At &H leading Clubs, Bars, Restaurants end Hotels, t!so &t all leading Dealer. The I VhLkey of the OUSchool Gentleman Ladies' Silk Hose Vforth to $2 pair plain or f&n7 colon, gome In all ilk, gome with double lisle garter tops, all tiiea, rt markabU barralna, flO-r at pair V UC 16 TP DODGE ahp DOUGLAS STREETS Ladies' Gloves That aold to $1.50, silk lined Mocbaa in brown or gray and all glovea which have be come aoiled from handling big assortment to Q close, at choice, pair-OtH- Our Annual December Clearance o! Women's and Children's Outer Apparel Offers Buyers Assortment of Authentic Winter Garment Styles More Varied and Desirable Than Ever Before. Quality and Style Are the Sam as Ever. Garments With the Real Swing and Touches of Individuality Which Make Them Pleasingly Distinctive. They're Marked for Quick Clearance at mii3ii niiQinm umvuvu uiiiiauiL a u iivutf ALL FUR COATS At HALF ALL FUR SETS At HALF ALL CLOTH COATS At HALF All Children's COATS At HALF Air TAILORED SUITS At HALF AH Evening GOWNS At HALF All Women's Dresses At HALF All Fur Scarfs and Muffs At HALF men ONU LOT OF SILK BLOUSES In Taffetas, Crepe de Chines, Laces, etc., worth $3.00, in all sizes and C A C colors, on sale, at ,vi ONE LOT OF BATH BOBES In Eiderdown or Blanket Robes, good col ors, made to sell at $5, Thurs- QQ dav, to close, at JJO ABOUT 100 SILK PETTICOATS All colors and nearly all samples, worth to $5.00. On sale Thursday, at g2 QQ teceiiBte Clearance of -Men's, Youths' and Boys' Clothing Which Is Crowding Our Clothing Department Dally With Enthusiastic Buyers Hundreds of Men's Suits Hundreds of Overcoats From Our Regular 025, S23 and 030 Lines Bart, Scliaffner & Marx (And Other Hitfh Grade Makes) Big, Roomy Ulsters, the dressy and popular Chesterfields, and in fact, styles to suit all tastes, including the "VarsilySixnundrerModels SALE PRICE From Our Regular 25, $28 and 030 Lines Hart, Schaiiner & Marx (And Other High Grade Makes) Snappy distinctive styles in the most popular fall and winter 1916 patterns and col ors, including a big assortment of the justly popular Emm ,l m SALE Filly-Five" Models PRICE ALL NECESSARY ALTERATIONS MADE FREE EVERY GARMENT FULLY GUARANTEED, Thursday We Oiler You Choice of Our Stock of Boys' SiLiiits ss Ovepcoats That Formerly Sold at $5.00, $6.00 and $6.50 at One Price In all wanted styles, In all the most popular fabrics and patterns, Scotch Tweeds, English Tweeds, Blue Serges and many others; all sizes from 6 to 18 years. single breasted, double breasted Nor folk back, belted backs and plain backs; styles to suit all tastes. The Greatest Lot ot DOYS' CLOTHING BARGAINS Ever Olfcrcd In Any December Sale Bring the Boys Early Thursday Morning. Read Ihe Big Special Pre-Inveniory Grocery Sale Our Mommoih Stock fo Be Reduced 820,000 Before January 1 BUY NOW FOR YOUR FUTURE USE Two carloads best High Grade Diamond H Flour, nothing finer for bread, pies or cakes, made from the best selected No. 1 wheat, every sack guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or your money refunded. flerfcac Sal Frloa, sir, fr ittk, t W. B00 Cum raacy Bwsst Sugar Corn, 4 cans tor 400 Cms Wu. Btrtng, Orssn and Lima taans. 4 eoa tor S( 471 Cc Irty Jos Paaa, flna quality oaxs tor & 7 SO Casas Ouldaa Pvmpkin, Hominy, Sausr kraut and Bk4 Baana, whlla tbsy last. 4 oasa for ttt 11 Its. aast Purs Orauulst4 Bofar. . . .IU lbs, RoUad WUlta Braaktast oatmsal, tic 4 Its. Bast Paarl Tapioca or Fancy Japan Rica tic 10 lbs. Beat Wblta or Tallow Cornmeal. .tie 4 pk(a. Sklaner'a Macaroni tit 1 Dosn boxsa Safety Matcnaa 4a Tsast Foam. pkf. 8c Larie Bottlea Worcaatar Sauce. Pure To mato CaUup. Pickle, assorted kinds, Horseradish or Pre pared Mustard, bot SUa MacLaren'a Paannt Butter, lb II l-c W. O. C or Krumblee, pk.. . 7 Me 81 -ounce Jars Pure Fruit Prsssrres. . . .tie tt-ouQoa J are Pure stralsad Honey.... tie Mallo. tor tdnf, Iarrs Can 19c Heraheya Breakfast Cocoa, lb .0e The Beet Tea Blfiinge, lb It !! Paacy Golden 8antoe a fine drink, nothlnf finer for family use. lb 20e THE BUTTER. CHEESE 1!CD EOfl MAE. KET Or OMAHA. The Best Creamery Batter, Carton or Balk, per lb. ne Fancy No. 1 Creamery Butter, lb tile Fancy No. 1 Dairy Table Butter, lb t7e Oood Dairy Table Butter, lb tie The Best Strictly Fresh Eggs, nothing finer per doten $;0 The Beat Storage Egge. per doien !tie The Best Full Cream, N. T. White. Wiscon sin Cream, or T. A. Chaeaa, lb tOe t lbs. Good Table Butterlne... tie Highland Karel Orange Sale Thursday. Regular 20c, S5o, 80c. 40c. 50c. dosen, Thursday, doi Uc, 20c, 25c, 80c, 40c The Beat No. 1 Red Rirer Cooking Potatoes. 18 lbe. to peck ; 20e Wisconsin Cabbage, lb le 8 bunchea fresh Shallots. Radishes, or Car- rou. at -,...10e 8 heada fresh leaf lettuce ee Large Head Lettuce, head 7 1-te Fancy Denver Cauliflower, per head.. 7 l-2e Old Beets, Carrots, Turnips or Parsnlpa, per lb la Try HAYDEN'S First: