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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 7, 1917)
8 A THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: OCTOBER 1 1917. Brie) Cxt4 New PUtlnom Wedding Ring E1 holm lighting Flitnrea Hurg.ae Grander Co liar Ron! Print It New H-eoon Pru Metal IMm Pruumork JuMlee Htg Co t&C LtinrhtHin at Kmprrw burden High School Girls Arf Knltllnc Girls" literary societies of the Central High school are devoting their time to knitting. Hcthrrlnjrton to War Henry Cox. the violinist, ha undertaken to look after the pupil of Httherington dur ing the war. Dump Spoiled Pears The health department has been advised that a local commission house on Thursday dumped fifty-six boxes of spoile d pears. Mrs. Miller Divorced A IwllU Belle Miller was granted a decree from Frank Miller by JiidRe Kedlck, sitttnR in divorce court. Nonsupport was al leged. lleatless Ins at HiRlt School The Central High school heating plant, on account of some changes that are be ins made, will not be in operation until about November 1. Reception at Windsor School The Windsor principal and teachers will hold a reception for the patrons and friends of the school Friday, October 12, from 2 to 8. Hbht Tax son to Speak Rabbi Mor ris Taxson will sneak at the syna gogue at Nineteenth and Burt streets on Sunday evenlnp, 7:30. On Monday. October 8, he will speak at 10 a. m. before the Vlscor service at the aame place. Two Coin Their Freedom Judge Iay, elttinK in divorce court, freed Louisa Christian from Guy Chrixtlan and granted a decree to Alma Sna miska from George Snamlska. Non support and desertion, respectively, wera alleged. Says Hobby Too Laiy to Work Sadie Magncr, suing Frank Magner for divorce In district court, saya her husband Is capable of earning a good salary, but la "too lasy and shiftless to do so." feha Also allege he deserted her. They were married In Omaha, January 27, 1815. Says He Iiroke Ills Promise Ger trude Jackson, freed from Thomas Jackson by Judge Day, sitting In di vorce court, declared she had taken him back once, but said she lost all patience when '.ie "broke his promise" to be good, tier maiden name, Ger trude Thomas, waa restored. Tooter Begins to Toot The Tootef Is out. At least the first number is In the malls. The Tooter Is the official organ of the South Side High scnooi. It contains shott stories, interesting articles, a forum, a section on ath letics, music notes, editorials and a lot of other matter. It has twenty-eight pages. Pinner for Old PeopleThe First Baptist church gave a chicken pie dinner to the family of the Old Peo ple's home Friday noon. Autos were sent to carry the people from the home to the church. Mrs. J. O. Law rence of the Story Tellers' league en tertained them after dinner with three stories. To Present French Play The French society of the Omaha High school, organlaed last Tuesday, will study French and will present a French play at the close of the year. The officers are: Josephine Marple, president; Catherine Goes, vice presl 4ent: Mildred Koenlg, secretary: Ann Axtell, treasurer; Camilla Edholm. re porter. Thieves Strip House of Plumbing Thieves entered a vacant house at 624 North Twentieth street, belonging to O. E. Turklngton, 624 Bee building, some time during last week and tore out the complete plumbing system. A large quantity of lead pipe and brass work was taken. Neighbors said they saw ao one enter the house since it had been vacant. - Announcement The James Corr Electric company, who have the larg est fixture display In Omaha, are dis continuing the fixture business because they find It Impossible to secure new goods on account of the scarcity of material. They have been installing fixtures in the better class of homes. Here Is a chance for someone to get real bargains in fixtures. Adv. Triples Letters In Her Name Kath erlne Las more than tripled the num ber of letters n her name when she was married to Michael Pasvkerlcs. The groom-to-be grinned when "Cupid" Stubbendorf, who issued the marriage license, told him he would have to sneeze his name Instead of pronouncing It. Pasikerlcx was born In Russia, while Miss Las gave her birthplace as Austria-Hungary, Dismisses Divorce Action Mrs. May Antrim has dismissed her divorce suit agalnat her alleged "scratching hus band." Calvin Antrim. Mrs. Antrim filed divorce action a couple of weeks ago, allerlng that within a week after their marriage at Lincoln. April 14 or this year, her husband began to abuse tind scratch her. She told of a beating and scratching episode alleged to have occurred May 1. She asked $150 a month alimony. Floe Fireplace Goad at Bunasrland'a. Mrs. Egbert, Pioneer Omaha Woman, Dies in Chicago Friday morning relatives brought the body of iln. Luther L. Egbert, formerly of this city, who died in Chicago Thursday, to Omaha for bur ial at Forest Lawn. Mrs. Egbert was 74 years of age, the widow of Augustus A. Egbert, a pioneer official of the Union Pacific, and was also mother of Albert. A. Egbert of Armour and company, Omaha. Her father. Joel T.jGriffen, came to Omaha in 1855 and was one of the members of the original Omaha Townsite company. She was prom inent in church work in Omaha before going to Chicago seme ten years ago. ' he was a member of St. Mary's Av enue Congregational church of this city. Her two daughters, Mary and Luthera, made their home with her in Batavia, a suburb of Chicago, during her residence there and since leav in Omaha. SOUTH SIDE 1 SWINE SHOW STILL IS IN FULL Gifford Pinchot Declares Dis play Is Wonderful Exhibit Revealing Progressiveness of Farmers of Nation. The greatest swine show the world ever saw is still in full swing at the horse and muie barns in the Union Stock Yards. "It's a wonderful show," said Gif ford I'inchct. wht. visited there Sev eral hours Friday "Such monster hogs and such proRressiycness. I never saw anything like it." The Berkshire hogs were judged Friday and the following awards were given: Senior Champion Boar Baron Duke 201, F. A. Brush, Santa Kosa. Junior Champion Boar Sytnbo Icer's Junior 2d, VV. S. Corsa. White Hall. 111. Grand Champion Boar Baron Duke 201, F. A. Brush, Santa Rosa. Senior Champion Sow Rookwood Duke 201, F. A. Brush, Santa Rosa, Junior Champion Sow Champion s Blossom 3, Townsend Farms, New London, O. Grand Champion Sow Rookwood Lady 100. F. A. Brush, Santa Rosa. Cal. , . . , Nebraska State Board of Agricul ture SpecialRogers Bros., Harrods burg, fcy. Corrected Standings In Swine Judging Contests When It conies to judging hogs Ne braska boys are top notchers, for at the National Swine show in team work the boys from the University of Nebraska carried off the first prize of $125 and won first and second prizes in the individual judges. The men who won honors were Ira Hep perly and F.arl Boguc and farther down the list of men who won prizes were Chester Gran and A, E. Ander son. Those entering the judging con test and their positions as finally cor rected by the judges after a day's deliberations are: Team Ranking. Henrf. ...M4 ...!! ...174(1 , . .8107 ...sie ri, 128 100 an 60 OMAHA BOYS IN FUNSTONARE WELL H. 0. Robertson Writes That They Enjoy the Sensation of Army Drills and Want to Have More of It. Omaha's contingent that left for Camp Funston arrived there in good shape and the boys are happy. H. C. Robertson writing from there says: "We reached Funston about 1 o'clock Thursday morning and were assigned to barracks some two miles from ere we detrained. We marched there after having Leen checked olT the train and the first thing we took was a shower b , with the water jupt a little ab. : freezing. After the bath, we were assigned to quarters, ca-h man being given a cot v ith a woven wire mattress and two he;, y cjiTiforters. "riday morning we were ca. a 6 o'clock b. a'.. fast consisting of liacon, fried potatoes, dried peach sauce. :o.7ee and bread. "We. have had mother medica. e - animation and I guess all of the hoys have passed. A number of the have been assignc to the corps of the medical division. "The Omaha boys are all in good spirits and are haHpy. Coming down here we had box lunches and were given time off at Kansas City to run up town ad get a warm meal. We marched from the train in a body, with a flag carried at the head of the column, and we were cheered as we passed along the streets." Michaelis May Give Up Job to von Kuehlmann Am:r Oct. 6. The Catho lie organ Tijd says it has been in formed by its BtrLn correspondent of a movement among the partisans of peace by agreement to have Dr. Richard von Kuehlmann, the Ger man foregn secretary, replace George Michaelis as imperial Ger man chancellor. CENTRAL LABOR TO BUY LIBERTY BONDS Decision Reached to Invest Twenty-Five Hundred Dol lars in New National Securities. Boston Herald and Journal Now IVbrged Into 0n3 Boston, Oct. 6. The absorption by the Boston Herald of the Boston Jour nal, which has been a factor in the morning newspaper field in New England for more than three-quarters I communication today says: oi a century, was uiiuui. , fin Monday the Herald will be issued "Zele. in eastern Handera, has been under the title, the Boston Herald and Boston Journal. Vine Bchians Who i Give British Cigarets 1 Havre. Oc 6. A Ec'gian official 1 allowed in the streets fined 80.000 marks for the giving of food and cigarets to passing English prisoners. Furthermore all houses must be shut up at 6 o'clock in the evening, after which nobody is to be hoys sanitary 1Xebraake S -Missouri a Iowa 4 Kansas , a South Dakota Individual Ranking". 5 Earl Hogne, Nebraska 615 40 a J. II. Iionawcll, Mlasoarl..., 611 85 4 C. 1.. Mornn, Iowa 601 XS ft M. Witt, MlMonrt SO 6 C. O. Culbertsnn, Iowa 81 7 'Ira Dryman, Missouri ill i A. C. Hancock, Kansas Cheater Or, Nebraska. . . . 570 (limn Moon, South Dakota A. E. Aailarfttn. Nebranka.. 567 10 Ruosell Kaotts, Missouri... 560 It Charles B. Howell, Missouri 655 Judges of the contest were: Prof. H. W. Mumford, University of Illi nois; E. J. Barker. Thorntown, Ind.; J. C. Meese.Ord. Neb. Miss Doan Is Knocked Down And Injured by an Automobile Miss Madeline Doan, Twenty seventh and D streets, waa knocked to the pavement and her hip severely bruised when struck by an automobile driven bv Fran'' Van Boskirk, Bea trice, Friday afternoon. G. VV. Burke, street car conductor, picked Miss Doan up. Sergeant Shea nan responded to a call and took the injured woman and Van Boskirk to the station, where Dr. Koutsky at tended Miss Doan Van Boskirk was booked for passing a street car while unloading passengers and was re leased on bond. Two Men Held Up While Returning From Thsater While returning from a theater to their room A. Ruben and Paul Wohl ner, both living at 829 South Twenty-first street, were held up at the point of guns by two white men and a negro at Twenty-eighth and Jones last night. They searched both men and obtained $50 and three checks amounting to $.12 from Ruben, and a gold watch and $2 from Wohl ner. The highwaymen stepped out from behind a tree as Ruben and Wohlner turned the corner. The holdup oc curred under a street lamp. sireots. Rev. F. A. I.lndor will official. Burial will be In Oraceland Park cemetery. A company of soldiers from Fort Crook will attend services at the Grace Methodist church Sunday mornlne and will ba enter U Inert, at the homea of the memberi of the church for dinner. Rev. C. C. Wlleon of the Grace Methodlit ehurch Is a member of the Liberty bond committee and hae put larfe Liberty bond posters up In the vesti bule of his church. "The church and the government should work hand In hand for the rlrht." said Rav. Wilson. The Central Labor union last night unanimously voted to convert its entire buiUlinpr fund into Liberty bonds as an act of patriotism to aid in the success of the second Liberty loan. The fund for a new building is now $2,500. The resolution to buy the Liberty bonds followed a stirring address by M. L. Corey, attorney tor the Umaha Land bank, in which he outlined the reasons for the entrance of the United States into the war, explained the workings of the loan, and spoke of the value it would be to the cause if the union was one of the first to sub scribe at the very start of the cam paign. Mr. Corey said: "We who have not donned the uniform of the soldier and given up all that is dear to us: our loved ones; our positions; possibly our very lives, are weighted with a heavy rerponsibility. We must assist in financing America's part in this great conflict to the end that Amer ican lives shall not be sacrificed, and to prevent this needless sacrifice of lives we must have a greater supply of the materials of war than have our enemies.'' Protests Overseas Service for Draft Washington. Oct. 6. An appeal to congress to prevent the sending of a draft army to Europe on the ground that it violates the constitution, re ceived by Vice Pres:dent Marshall to day from Hannis J. Taylor, former minister to Spain, was referred to the military committee. If no constitutional exemption should be found to exist, then con gress, Mr. Taylor contends, should pass a joint resolution expressly authorizing the sending of men to Europe "so that the electorate at the next election may be able to express their approval or disapproval." South Side Brevities Clerk wanted for hardware; man with ex perience preferred. Call 8. ITS. For Rent B-room, entire down stairs res idence; separata entrance; modern exoept heat. 44ta 8. list St. Phons IStO. The kenslngton of No. It), Degree of Honor, will meet at I o'clock Tuesday aft ernoon with Mrs. Avery. Mrs. Frets will be satiating hostess. Telephone South 100 and order a case of Oma or Lartonkde, the healthful, refreshing Home Beverat es. delivered to your residence Omaha Beverage Co. Miss Bessie Ray left Thursday on a con cert tour of the eaetern states. She will be gone several months. Upon her return he will resume teaching. THB V OMAN BRNKATH." See Ethel Clayton In "The Woman Be neath." new Brady-Mr.de picture, first time In Omaha, at Besae theater tonight. Rev. Mr. Hall of St. Mary's Avenue Con gregational church will preach at the South Side First Congregational church. Thirty eighth and Q strocts, Sunday evening. John Shlskoff, aged tt years. 4711 South Twenty-seventh street, died Friday night after an Illness of only two days. He Is survived by his widow and two little chil dren. Funeral notice will oa given later Communion servlees will be held at 8t Luke's Lutheran church at 11 o'clock Sun day morning. The Luther league will meet at 7:30 In the evening. A. J. Nodean will lead the meeting. Rev, 8. H. Terlan Is ths pastor. Mrs. Matilda V. Johnson, sged 41. wife of Charles J. Johnson, died early Friday morning at her home, 461J South Nineteenth street She la aurvlved by her mother, hus band, five ehlldrm, three sisters and two brothers. The funeral will be held at I o'clock Monday afternoon from the Swedish Lutheran ehurch. Twenty-third and Vinton SPECIAL DEMONSTRATION "GROUND URIPPER" A fielding it itsERfjS mjJiT.$ ySUslwIre Ihls point lo c screw balance trad JMt 4&l nails fJoublMwar O uY lop lift Rotalaa lha toes Inward at this point rSF7 TJrlpf lha Ground Mechan ical Rotor Mnns Non leldlnq Outside normal bMrineurira Wilqhlofi oulstdg if mma r Mm .jiw fill rSv "mil f I rw, in: p ( ' IK. 7 T W -III Solid lilt Leather thickness. Inside curve of last ' no steel shank. ar p Inside sola to boll 'foot p T5j Straioht inside lint tot to heel Mever line shoe J Room for loulo spread no pressure - or deformed rv pi bones. When the Notice Comes to anyone to take back his money loaned out, or accept a lower rate of Interest, He Then Can Appreciate how Home Builders' shareholders are protected from a re duction of interest rates. fo Interest Rates Permanent The rate 6 is written in the face of each certificate when issued, and U permanent. Vou will continue to receive 6 interest as Ions as you keep Home Builders' shares. You can convert them into clash on short notice when you want your money. Shares are tax free in Nebraska, hence, the rate 6 is ret to you. Yon can order shares $1.00 each by mail at any time. I -Home uilderS INCORPORATED j American Security Co., Fis. Aft. ' 17th and Doughs Stt. Omaha, Neb. V ' MR. H. J. DONAHUE Factory Expert and Foot Specialist HERE TO DEMONSTRATE "GROUND GRIPPER" SURGICAL SHOES FOR MEN AND WOMEN Mr. Donahue la foot specialist of renown and can dlagnos any kind of foot trouble and fit ths feet to give Instant relief and permenent cure. Come in tomorrow and have your feet examined FREE DIAGNOSIS. WALK-OVER BOOT SHOP 317 SOUTH 16TH STREET. N lllIIIIIWietiMUlimiMll'IIW ! MASS MEETING AUDITORIUM Friday, Oct. 12th, 1917, 8 P. M. Patriotic rally, rousing speeches and good music; under auspices of .Gov. Keith Neville's own regiment, the Lucky Seventh. Every one invited. Come and bring your neighbors. All drafted men who are liable to second and third calls come and hear things to your advantage. "The Lucky Seventh" 1612 Farnam Street. Phone Tyler 2413. ? f Jii''i!n rT'HJ' It I I I I I it'lrl I I I I ri I iiil!i!iitr.iril'iij.;i;;i!liiiul!il!il!!i:i:i:;liiliili! I? 7 The ome rurnisnims Union Outfitting Company Come to the "UNION" tomorrow and allow us to show you the most extensive lines of beautiful Fall Home Furnishings that we have ever shown. Let u$ explain to you the reason of our low prices and tell you of the excellent service that we give you. Our sales force is composed of men who, from years of practical experience, understand every de tail in connection with furnishing your home. ELEGANT FURNITURE FOR YOUR HOJVSE much lower on account of our inexpensive location; our low operating expense end immense buying power. Come tomorrow and if you are figuring on furnishing your home complste, be sure and ask to see our beautiful 3, 4 and 5-room home outfits, and, as usual, YOU MAKE YOUR OWN TERMS. Many exclusive designs. Beautiful furniture for your dining room and bedroom, in a splendid variety of styles and finishes. An extensive display of hand some living room furniture in all the late styles and finishes. An immense assortment of beautiful rugs for every room of your home and all at prices made srJii 'ti ni'isaaa "ill 1 "i ' npflfEoiJpi GOODS SOLD OUT OF TOWN ON VERY EASY PAYMENTS. FREIGHT PAID TWO HUNDRED MILES. WRITE US FOR FULL INFORMATION. HaVjDSOME BUFFETS. A splen did showing of beautiful Buffets for the dining room, in massive Colonial and Period styles. Prices, 817.50. $24.50. 832.50 $39.50, 817.50 One similar to illustration, in William and Mary style, our low price 822.50 HOME OUTFITS '79 Three Rooms Furnished Complete o o I o 9 1 a 3 0 o DINING ROOM TABLES. This Fall we are displaying a most ex tensive line of tables for the din ing room, in all the various woods and finishes. Many in Colonial and Period styles. Prices are 812.50, 817.50, $22.50, $29.50 834.50, 842.50 One like illustration above, in William and Mary style, our low price, only -817.50 r OUR GUARANTEE OF FUTURE SATISFACTION PROTECTS $12.75, YOU IN EVERY WAY. HIGH GRADE DRESSERS. Made of solid oak, in the golden or fumed finish. Many others are in walnut, mahogany or bird'seye maple. Many different styles to choose from, including the beau tiful Period patterns. Prices are, Four Rooms Furnished Complete OUTFITS $99 816.50, 821.50, $27.50, 832.50 WE, AT ALL TIMES, INVITE YOUR INSPECTION AND COMPARISON. $24.50, VISIT OUR BIG HOWARD STOVE DEMONSTRATION See the Howard Ranges and Overdraft Heaters in actual operation. See these splendid Ranges bake cake, bread and biscuits. Come and hear the special stove factory repre sentative explain the many out-of-the ordinary features that are installed in the Howard Ranges and Overdraft Heaters. The demonstration lasts until Friday night. A Fine HOWARD Steel Range Given Away FREE A large loaf of bread baked in a How ard Range will be on exhibition during demonstration week, and the one guess ing nearest the weight of this big loaf will be presented with a Howard Range. Should more than one guess the weight of the big loaf, a drawing will immedi ately take place to decide the winner. The one making the winning guess must be present when the Range is given away. Howard Ranges Are Ranges of Merit The) bodies of which are made of polished sheet steel, treated with Howard rust proof solution. They have extra large fire boxes with heavy linings and are fitted with Duplex grates, trimmed with plain nickel and have large ovens that are positively guaranteed to bake and stand the test of time and hard service. Howard Overdraft Heaters The bodies of these heaters are made of Armco rustproof steel, highly polished and very durable. All cast parts are made of pure gray iron and are as durable as science can make them. Duplex grates are used in all oval stoves and round cone center grates in all round stoves. Steel "Ranges In our large stove department we are showing an extensive line of steel ranges, including the famous Estate Steel Ranges. All ranges are fitted with extra heavy malle able iron firebox linings and du plex grates for burning wood or coal. They have large ovens and are absolutely guaranteed to bake perfectly. The prices are, $29.50, 839.50, 845.00, $49.50, $57.50 "TO Howard Overdraft Heaters Are so constructed that they consume every bit of heat and gas in the coal. A great deal of which in the ordinary stove goes up the chimneys. Heating is at all ,times assured you with the l!st amount of fuel. In fnct. YOU GET TWICE THE HEAT WITH ONE-HALF THE FUEL. Many styles to select from, AH moderately priced. efsa-.r-TMnrf-n VISIT OUR BIG DAYLIGHT RUG AND DRAPERY DEPARTMENT All the newest, 1917, Fall weaves and patterns now on display. Make your selections while the assortments are complete. A beautiful showing of Fiber and Willow Rugs Axminster, Wilton Velvets, Tapestry and Body Brussels, French Wiltons and the new Turkish Rugs. , ' PRINCESS TAPESTRY RUGS Late patterns in 9x12 feet sizes, splendid wearing qualities. Our low price 812.98 Rag Ruf, 24x36 inches, 49J Princess Velvet Rugs. Very pretty Raf Rugs, 27x54 inches, 98d rugs in choice patterns, 9x11 feet Rag Rugt, 36x72 inches, 81.69 sizes, our low price 817.95 esssr-v Axminster Rugs. Mottled patterns, bordered on ends only. A splendid fine quality rug, one thau will give you excellent serv- fiOQ pa ice. Our low price. . V-3eOU Seamless Axminster Rugt. A full seamless rug of rich patterns, in 9x12 feet sizes. 50Q CA Our low price J)OeOU Columbia Grafonolas $1 You are cordially Invited to visit our Grafonola department and hear these wonderful musical instruments play all the latest records. We advise that you select yours now while our stocks and assortments are complete and before the ad vance in prices. Prices range from OR SO A WEEK PUTS $15 10 $150 A COLUMBIA GRAFO NOLA IN YOUR HOME Come to our store and select the Grafonola that suits your fancy, and as many records as you wish. The price will be just the eame as is charged the world over. Columbia Double Disc Records. Thousands of recprds to select from, including all the latest patriotic and dance pieces Hear the world's greatest orcestras, bands, soloists, etc, on Colum bia records. Free daily concerts. J THE PEOPLE'S STORE OPPOSITE HOTEL ROME