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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 24, 1917)
THE BEE: OMAHA. FRIDAY. AUGUST 24. 1917. 3 Nebraska GUARDSMEN TAKE LINCOLNBY STORM Troops Encamped at Fair Grounds Move Down to City Auditorium and Eat at Hotel. (Krom a. Stuff Correspondent.) Lincoln. Aug. 23. (Special.) The people of Lincoln begin to knoWwlut warreally means. Several units of ilie Fifth and Sixth regiments being mobilized here, which for two weeks have been camped at the fair grounds, having moved into the heart of the city. The result appears to be an awaken ing to the responsibility upon the ;eople. The big city auditorium is packed with cots,' where the soldiers loep at night and in the day they are drilled on the side streets. The Lindell hotel management has made the big ball room of the hotel a military mess room and over 100 men can be accommodated at one nie in a comfortable manner. PEACE OFFICERS IN SECRET SERYICE Governor Neville Issues procla mation That Brings Added Duty to Each Man Hold ing Place. Custer County Board Names Men for Service Broken Bow, Aug. 23. (Special.) The Custer county board of exemp tion has selected the following seventy-eight drafted men to serve Uncle Sam: Allen D. Babcock. Brown Bow; Harmon H. Franzen, Etna; Harvey Dady Anselmo; Amos R. Erwin, Ar nold; Frank G. Thornton, Ansley; Kama P. Strieder, Miller; Levert H. Kerrell, Arcadia: Robert Leep, Ansel mo; Vernon O. Tubbs, Arnold; Jacob H. Brock, Merna; Fred D. Ohmber ger, Sargent; Chester L. Hugo, Mer na; Cfaud L. Cropper, Sargent; Clar ence H. Crawford; Westerville; Ed ward E. Cornell, Broken Bow; Tom R. Adams, Broken Bow; James D. Province, Callaway; Edward C. Gib bons, Comstock; Harry Whittle, An selmo; Robert S. Bryan, Ansley; Mit chel A. Thigpen, Broken Bow; Willie Rutner, Climax; Asa W. Ryun, Calla way; Ira M. Henry, Callaway; Charles F. Hawck, Mason; Donald R. Hum , phrey, Oconto; Charles R. Westbrook, Comstock; Eddie Mattox, Sargent; Arthur J. Dystrom. Comstock;' Syl vester J. Rourke, Merna; Raymond B. Ault, Walworth; John O. Hanes, Callaway; Roy L. Post. Arnold; James ' E. Wimmer,. Broken Bow; )tto M. Drum, Berwyn; Chris J. Nielson, Ma son; Ralph A. Bennington, Litchfield; James Fugett, Walworth; John Veter, F.tna; Frank Klapal, Sargent; Colum bus L. Shields, Mildale; Clyde 0. Thomas, Merna; Ralp M. Ming, Ma son; Charles F. Wantz, Broken Bow; Otto Templin, Cumro; Ira C. Shirey, Broken Bow; Fred Roth,. Comstock; Peter Muys, Anselmo; James N. Bur dick, Berwyn; Vernon Devine, West erville; Floyd C'Rapp, Berwyn; Pet er II. Peterson, Gothenburg; Edward Miner, Comstock; Arthur J. Peterson, Table; James O. Henry. Callaway; Dan Thomas, Broken Bow; William 1-. Arnold,, Callaway; Nazzare Catan zan, Anselmo; Edward S. Huffman, Callaway; Hershal G. Gier, Btfwyn; Lovd B. Landreth, Broken Bow; Wal ter' E. Leep, Walworth; Fred Divish, Mason :Earl S. Bvers, Lillian; Arthur W. Line, Eddvville; Lester J., Cone, Ansley; Olaf Albers, Gothenburg; George A. Delosh, Table; Charles M. Garland, Broken Bow; John T. Love ioy, Sargent; James C. Naylor, Calla way; William V. Dersctt, Mason; Oli ver W. Crouch, Anselmo; GuyM. Furrow, Broken Bow; William F. Rosentrater. Table; Charlie Bosle, Litchfield ;" Arthur C. Stairs, Oconto; Bernard Schroeder, Mason. , Nebraska Republican New Paper-at Lincoln (From a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, Aug. 23. (Special.) The Nebraska Republican, a-'new weekly publication, will be officially launched on the newspaper sea September 1. Headquarters of the new paper will be in Lincoln near Eleventh and M ' streets. It will be owned by Kline & Smith. George W. Kline, who for many years was city editor of one of the Lincoln daily papers, will be editor. Communications from promi nent men over the state will be a feature. . . ... As the name would indicate, it will be strictly republican and may.Jf the patronage later warrants it, be launch ed as daily. - " - New presses and a complete line of lynotype machines are already "in stalled, a part of the business of the firm being the furnishing- of ready print insides to the country papers. Soldier Surprises His .Friends by Taking Bride Fremont. Neb., Aug. 23. (Special.) Fred Suchland, jr., first sergeant of t1i Vinsnital reserve coros at Fort Riley, .Kan., and Miss Margaret whitcomb-. daughter ot Mr. ana Mrs. E. L. Whitcomb of Fremont, sur prised their relatives and friends by being married at Lincoln. They went to Omaha on a short wedding trip and then came to Fremont. , Spreeant Suchland left Tuesday morning for Fort Riley, Mrs. Such- land remaining with her parents at Fremont. Both Mr. and Mrs. Such land are graduates of the Fremont High school. 128 Draft Names Certified - By Dodge County Board Fremont, Neb., Aug. 23. (Special.) The. Dodge county exemption board lias certified 128 names to the dis trict board at Omaha. The work of passing on exemption claims has not begun. Sheriff Condit and County Clerk W. L. Barz are waiting for further instructions regarding the status of married meir with oilier dependents. Heavy Damage Fwm Hail in York County Gresham, Neb., Aug". 23. (Special Telegram.) A severe hail and wind storm visited this village and vicinity last night All windows on the north ..side of houses were broken and roofs of both tin 'and shingles were badly uaillogVU, .Jl li HI 11113 1A11 KJl 1U1A county was damaged 50 per cent. Cramps of the Stomach and Bowels. "1 have a high opinion of Chamber lain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy." ' writes Joseph Krier, Philo, Ohio. "It will cure cramps of the stomach and bowels quicker than anything I know f.": Advertisement. Indian Farmers to Hold Agricultural Fair Pine Ridge Indian Agency. S. D.. Aug. 23. (Special.) Preparations have been completed for a unique event, the first annual fair and ex hibit of the Ogallala Agricultural Fair association, which is made up of hun dreds of the progressive Sioux In dian farmers and stock raisers of the Pine Ridge reservation. The fair will be held September 14, IS and 16 on the George Clifford ranch, two miles from the mouth of Porcupine creek. The fair association was organized in July of this year and there has been ,a rush of Indians to add their names to the membership rolls. One of the features of the fair will be an exhibit ot horses, cattle and agricul tural products. Oil Securities Salesmen Arrested at Grand Island Grand Island, Neb., Aug. 23. (Spe cial Telegram.) On complaints filed by County Attorney Suhr and Messrs. Ripley, examiner for the State Rail way commission, and Lamaster, coun sel for the same, August Sire, Don DeBows, C. D. Hollingsworth. V. H. Hollingsworth, John Doe, Richard Doe, real names unknown, were ar rested today, charged with offering and attempting to sell securities of the Farmers' Oil. and Gas company without a permit from the State Rail way commission. The defendants were boujid over in the sum of $1,000 each on preliminary hearing to the district court and fail ing to furnish bonds are being held in the county jail. Fails to Register for Draft; Gives Self Up Sioux Falls, S. D., Aug. 23. (Spe cial.) Frank Kunert, a Montana man, walked into the office of the federal attorney and stated that he had not registered under the selective draft act and asked what he should do. He was placed under arrest and the fed eral authorities in Montana were no tified. September 1 was fixed as the time for his preliminary hearing, giv ing time for an investigation. Reformation Jubilee. Howells, Neb., Aug. 23. (Special.) The four hundredth anniversary of the Reformation will be held in the City park at Wisner August 26. Three services will be held during the day. Prof. August Schuelke of the Teach ers' college at Seward, Neb., and Rev. George . Wolter of Arlington, Neb., will preach in German. In the after noon the services will be conducted in the German and the English lan guages. Rev. K. Kretzschmar of Hastings, Neb., will preach in the English language. . icafUWiAI tnahi King, and Mtiical Author. RY WOMAN EVERY MOTHER EVERY DAUGHTER NEEDS IRON AT TIMES To put strength into her nerves and color into her cheekt.t There can be no beautl ( u 1 , healthy, rosy chfkd women with out Iron. The trouble tn the ptet naa been that when wo men n e ed ed iron they sen- rally took ordinary me tallic Iron, which often corroded the stomach and did far more harm than good. Today doctori pre scribe organic Iron Nuxatsd Iron. This particular form, of Iron I easily assimilated, does not blacken nor In- lure the teeth nor upset the stomach. It will Increase the strength and en durance of weak, nervous. Irritable. careworn, haggard looking women lot oer cent in tiro weeks" time in mans instances. I bare used It In my own ractice with most surprising results.' rfl nnna Kinr. M. v.. Vf by Dr. Ferdinand Kino ei X from any good druggist I sv xe gusrantee or .success irerv V- It is dispenses in all seed druggists. 7XI Major Frith Takes Charge of Omaha Army Recruiting Office (From c Staff Correspondent. Lincoln, Aug. 23. (Special.) Every peace officer in the state of Ne braska is made a member of the secret service of the state by a proclama- tion issued by Governor Neville to-; day. I he proclamation makes tins request: "The officials named are requested to formally report the facts as to' Un patriotic conduct, talk or propaganda to the State Council of Defense, Fra ternity building. Lincoln, Neb., for such definite action as the facts may warrant. "Every citizen knowing of anti American activities should communi cate the facts to the sheriff or the chief of police in the county or city in which the otTendet lives." Lincoln and Omaha May Give Bonds Instruments (From s Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, Aug. 23. (Special Tele gram.) State officials have turned down a proposition coming from Colonels Paul and Hall of the Fifth and Sixth regiments for the expendi ture ot $31)0 ot state funds for equip ping the two bands of those regiments with instruments. ' As the Fifth regiment band is largely made up of Lincoln men, it is . I l. i 1 1 Miggcsieu wie money ue auvancea Dy the Lincoln Commercial club, and that, as the Sixth is made up largely trom Uniaha, that the Umaha Com mercial club do likewise. According to Colonel Paul, it is customary for each state to equip its bands, but if Nebraska fails to do this its bands will have to go to the border unequipped. Fir CAF7? jp. ? fVPirj The army recruiting office in the Army building is now in charge of Major H. E. Frith until last week Captain Frith. Major Frith received his commission, together with his new position as head of the recruiting of fice, just after the departure of Colo nel McKinley, who had been in charge of the office almost a year. Major Frith has been in Omaha several months. He came here from Illinois, and much of the success of bringing so many men into the ranks of the United States army is due to his ef forts. He expects to continue to work along the same lines. The army recruiting office here has been send ing 150 men a week to the army-camps for enlistment. Omaha Firm to Pave Plattsmouth Streets Plattsmouth, Aug. 23. (Special.) A contract was signed by the city and the Western States Construction com pany of Omaha for the construction of four blocks of paving. The work will start within ten days. The con tract will approximate $31,000 and must be completed by November S. Two Brides of Fifty Years Ago Celebrate Weddings at Hebroc Hebron, Neb., Aug. 23. (Special.) A double golden wedding anniver sary was celebrated at Davenport Monday in honor of Dr. and Mrs. C M. Fasten of Hebron and Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Lewis of Alaliambra, Cal. The brides of half a century are sisters who were married in Norton, 111.. August 20, 18t7. The golden wedding was held in the presence of fifty relatives who assembled at the home of Mrs. C. C. McLeese, daugh ter of Dr. and Mrs. Easton. A large double wedding cake, in scribed " 1867-19 17." formed a center piece for the dinner table around which the guests listened to talks by the honored guests, who are still hale and hearty. Decoration were in vel low and gold. Many present were re ceived. Dr. and Mrs. Fasten have lived in Hebron since 1884. Dr. Easton is the oldest practicing physician in Thayer county; he began in ISiW and still re tains his practice. He is government weather observer at this place. HYMENEAL. Gatewood-Payne. Miss Bess Leola Payne was married to Dr. Robert Harvey Gate wood of McCook at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Joshua Chitwood,' near Reaver CityTuesday night. Rev. Alex ander Bryans of the Methodist Episcopal church officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Gatevvood left via Oxford for Chicago. They will be at home in McCook after October 1. Mrs. Gate wood is a graduate of the Beaver City High school and the Wesleyan uni versity, and for five years has been superintendent of departmental work in the McCook schools. Dr. Gatcwood is a graduate of the Northwestern uni versity of Chicago and a resident of McCook. Boys Admit Stealing Auto. Cambridge. Neb., Aug. 23. (Spe cial Telegram.) Lyle Fiddlrr and James Staley, jr., two boys about 18 years of age, living here, pleaded guilty yesterday in justice' court to stealing and harboring an auto be longing to Mrs. Mohtone, and were hound over to district court, giving bonds for their appearance. A True Statement of Facts We have assembled on our Main Floor for inspection ONLY Friday and Saturday Suites and Odd Pieces of Fine URNITUR that we desire to CLOSE OUT; but no orders will be taken or goods sold until Monday, August 27th. Doors open 8:30 a. m. You will find many exceptionally high grade superior offerings; Furniture that would grace the best homes in Omaha. At the same time there is not one piece but what is priced at less than -FACTORY COST, some as low as HALF COST; in fact we have put a price on every article that will posi , tively move it from our Stock. Most unquestionably this is the greatest money-saving Furniture Event of the year. Remember, for inspection only Friday and Saturday No goods sold or orders taken BEFORE Monday morn ins;, August 27 th Doors Open at 8:30 MOTHER'S FRIEND FOR Expectant Hofhors A PENETRATING LINIMENT " 'pSF1 iMy THE WEATHER MAKES NO DIFFERENCE TO THE NEW EDION "The Phonograph With a Sotd." If It is stormy play it in the house. But during the hot spell move it out on the front porch. You will be surprised at the .natural tones that come from it You will not have to apologise to your neighbors, either. The nearest ones will all flock to their front porches to listen to ltand the ones farther away will ask you what prominent artist yon have spending the summer with you. The best thing about the XEW EDISOX is that it does not sound like a phonograph. Were you ever fooled by a "talking machine?" Come to our store and let us. prove to your own ears that there Is ncdlfference between the Edison Instrument and the voice of the living artist The only real test Rouse's Phonograph Parlors Corner 20th and Farn&m Sts. Dongl&s 7782. Preserving Ket ties, "Litk" whit, enamel; 8-quart, 69c Bnsemsnt taideis Stores - Casseroles, Nickel Plated 98c Hardware Dept. Bascmsnt Unusual o) AA (c fcr Oilers in l)ZA LS r,rntTp Sales lor Friday S1-SO One of the Best Basement Shoe Sales We Have Recorded in Some Time , began here Thursday morning with record crowds. Immediately the doors opened, throngrs surged down to the Basement Shoe Department to share in the remarkable Foot wear offered at Pair Shoes for men, women and children at a price that is ridiculously low at a time ,hen leather is higher, in the wholesale market than it has been in many, many years. The fact that we are offering thousands of pairs, in every site, style and width assures everyone who comes here of perfect fit and satisfaction. This Sale Will Continue Until Saturday Night With a Complete Range of Sizes These values are so remarkable that hardly anyone is buying a single pair they are going in two. three, four and more lots at a time Your Loss If You Mist This Sale. Basement Dresses, Skirts, Waists, Kimonos And a Large Lot of Children's Dresses In this Basement Ready-to-Wear Sale for Friday We have grouped together an exceptionally good stock of these "need-ed-now" wearables and certainly, at this time, no woman will let the opportunities to economize offered here, past lightly by. The prices are small exceedingly small for the mer chandise offered here. Al dC AA About 100 Silk and Fancy Party Dresses, of fine quality silk, silk: PJJJ p0pinS( etc as0 g few party dresses of good quality Chiffon, with the latest style effects. Good range of sizes. Earlier in the season we obtained 17.50 to $1(1.00 for dresses just like these. $4 59 Women's and Misses Skirts, of exceptionally good quality silks, with fncy pockets and belted effects; variety of 'styles to choose from, in all colors and fancy stripes. Skirts in this lot that measure) rlfht up to $7.50, At $1.95 -We Have Received Another lot of Waists similar to that which we sold on Friday last, and that group went in such, a hurry that we anticipate the same thing this time, and would advise you to come early. Silks, Georgette Crepes, Taffetas, etc. Good range of sizes and many different styles. Very remark able value, at $1.95. At CA Another Lot of Waists, made of good OvIC materials such ns Voiles, Lingerie, t Lawn, etc. With large collars and in up-to-date styles. A clean-up of Waists actually measuring right up to the f 1.00 and f 1.25 standard. At OT"-, About 1,000 Waists of good mater- C jals, in all sires and many different styles; very unusual values. At AQg Children's Dresses of good quality "OC Ginghams, Percales, etc., in very good styles and a good range of Rises. Also a lot of Children's WhiteDresses with fancy embroidery trimming and made of a good quality Lawn. You would pay fl.QO and $1-50 for these ordinarily. At OQ Fancy Figured Lawn Kimonos GS'C made; extra long now, for, Basement clearance we quote this remarkably low price. i, wen quick Notion Specials O. N. T. Crochet Cotton, per ball 9e Shoe Trees, pair, at 5c Large Pieces of Elastic, each, t at 5a Rustproof Hooks and Eyes, card, at 4Lc Hump Hair Pins, pek,, at . ,4Uc Dress Clasps, black and white, card, at ' .' 4Hc Shoe Laces, for High Shoes, pair, at 4c Best Shell Hair Pins, 6 in box, at 5c Safety Pins, all sizes, card, at 4 He Extra Good Scissors and Shears, pair, at. 25c Fast Colored Wash Edging, bolt, at 7 He Large Bolts of Extra Fine Bias Tape, each, at 7?c Boys' ' and Girls' Skeleton Waists, all ages, each, at. 25c White IVory Dressing Combs, each, at v. ...... . .25c Large Pieces of Inside Skirt Belting, each, at ..5c White Goods Finest quality 36-inch Silk and Cotton Jacquards, all the latest p r i n ti n g s, special sale, the yard . 35 38-inch Fancy Printed Voj. all neat, desirable styles, off the bolt, yard 4& 36-inch Pajama Checks, good qual ity, soft finish, at, the yard. .10 36-inch Fancy Mercerized Sport Skirtings and Suitings, neat styles, off the bolt, at, the yard. .11 ht Domestics Dress Prints Etc, Best grade Dress Prints, mill remnants, to 15 yards, 'T-l- at, the yard 2 C 36-inch while checked Nainsook and Pajama Checks, slightly water soiled, at, the in yard 1UC Mill Remnants, 27 and 36-inch fancy Suitings and Skirtings for Fall wear, good lengths, C at, the. jard OC 27-inch Fancy Outing Flannel, extra quality, warm warp, the yard, atT AU2C The genuine Everett Classic and Utility Dress Zephyrs, lengths to 20 yards, special, at, the 1 C yard IOC 36-inch Book fold Comforter Chal lie, neat Persian style, 1 f 1 off bolt, yard 12C Final clearance of all remnants nd short lengths Wash Goods, all grades and qualities, while they last, 5c yard, at 36-inch fancy printed Silkoline, lengths to 15 yards, standard A. A. quality, at, the yard inim va 12ic Knit Underwear Misses' fine cotton Union Suits, in cuff knee only, sizes 2 to 12 years, regular value 85c, each, OP sfsU1 at Women's Fine Cotton Union Suits, in cuff and Isce knee styles, some with fancy lace yokes, special, at 39c Women's cumfy cut Vests nd other styles, 12 c values, Q- each, at Women's sleeveless gauze y Vests, special, 'at, each.... C Hosiery Women's cotton novelty Hose, in black and white, plaids and stripes, special, at, the pair ' Women's black cotton Hose, the pair. Or 3 pairs for 25c 8ic 25c Handkerchiefs Women's Cotton Handkerchiefs, with colored rolled hems, special, at, each li Women' fancy embroidered and initial Handkerchiefs, special, at, each 3 Boys' 2-Pair Pant Suits at $5.00 Excellent for School Wear Plain blue, plain Oxford gray and fancy stripe effect, newest models in coats, rants are fully lined. All sizes from 6 to 17 years. A real bargain. Boys9 Khaki Color Shirts, at 50c Boys' Khaki Color Shirts, cut very full and roomy; sixes 12 to 14. A very special value 50c $5.00 Men's and Young Men' Odd Coats and Vests Blue Serges, Silk Mixed Worsted Tweeds, Cassimeres, etc. Broken sizes from our regular stock of suits that sold at $15.00 to $20.00. Buy these and a pair of Trousers and you will have a new outfit at little cost. Men's Trousers, $1.98 and $2.98 350 pairs, in worsteds and cassimeres; sizes for men and young men. Men's and Young Men's Suits, $9.75 Broken lots from our Main Clothing De partment. Suits that are substantially made of dark and medium colored worsteds, cassi meres and tweeds, in the wanted styles for men and .young men. Plain and patch pocket Suits at this price are a bargain right models. now. Basement Linens at Low Prices 25c Towels, 19c For Friday, 2 cases of Turkish Towels, plain white and fancy colourings. $1.00 Damask Remnants, 89c 5,000 yards of a highly finished mercerized Damask, all in about 2-yard ' lengths, and a line of pretty patterns. 35c Padding, 21c Yard . Five pieces of the fleeced quality, to pro tect your table; 50 Inches wide. 98c Damask, 79c i Twenty pieces of full bleached linen finished Damask, 70 inches wide, very pretty patterns. . ' Special : Towel Ends, 2 l2c