THE BEE: OMAHA. FRIDAY. AUGUST 24. 1917.
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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.
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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
