THE BEE: OMAHA. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29. 1917.
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Platinum Wcddlag Blag Edholm.
Lighting Fixture Burgn-Orandn Co.
Hie Root rrict l( New Beacon Preo.
Mtal Die, Frrotwork Jubilee Mfg. Co.
3Jo Loncheon at Empress Garden.
Have Your Bath Room Enameled
Consult Jensen's Faint Shop. D. 17T4.
Have you sent your name to The
Committee' of Protest, 501 Omaha
.Nat. Bank Bids. Adv.
Ileld to Grand JuryJohn Dom
browski, arrested for bringing: liquor
Into the state, waived preliminary
hearing and wag bound over to the
federal grand jury under $1,000 bond.
Christian Science Lecture There
will be a Christian Science lecture for
business men and women by George
.Shaw Cook, C. S. B., of Chicago at the
Boyd theater Friday, November 80, at
12:15 p. m.
To Practice iii Federal Court Amos
Potter Scruggs, a colored attorney,
was admitted to practice in the federal
court He was formerly a Pullman
car porter. He studied law at night
and was duly admitted to the bar.
Three Brothers Enlist Three
brothers, Merlin G., 21; Glenn M., 19,
and Adrian E. Harmsen, 24, of Hay
warden, la., enlisted at the same time
in the aviation service of the United
States. The brothers were an farmers.
Hop at Fort Crook The enlisted
men of the Forty-first infantry at Fort
Crook will give a Thanksgiving hop
Thursday evening at the fort There
will be half-hour -car service from
South Omaha all evening and the girls
are cordially invited to attend.
Railroad Offices Close Thursday
That employes may have an oppor
tunity of properly, observing the
Thanksgiving holiday, all railroad
headquarters in Omaha will be closed
all day Thursday. n Local ticket and
freight offices will close at noon and
remain closed during the balance of
the day.
Had Too Much Money Due Him
Too many bad accounts on his books
resulted in the failure of Will K. Hen
derson, a grocer at Fortieth and Ham
ilton streets. He filed a voluntary pe
tition in bankruptcy in federal court
His liabilities are $11,889 and his as
sets are $$,845. Among his assets
are $4,120 of debts due him.
Changes Mind, Joins Army W. In
gram, colored, who was brought here
from Schuyler on a charge of failure
to register, at first refused to Join the
army and told federal officials between
his sobs that he had to support his
mother. He changed his mind Wednes
day and told them he was ready to
join the army. He was taken to army
headquarters.
Shipbuilders Wanted A telegram
from Assistant Secretary Post of the
Department of Labor, Washington, to
the Co-operatite Employment office,
declares that the Moore & Scott iron
works, San Francisco, are badly in
need of riveters, boltersup, slingers,
chippers, caulkers, ship fitters and la
borers. Union hours and wages will
be paid by the ship builders, declares
the assistant secretary.
Fire Fireproof (.oods at Sunderland'.
Milk Prices in Omaha
Not to Go Higher Corliss
"In my opinion Omaha milk prices
will not go any higher," said Leroy
Corliss, president of the Alamito
Dairy company and the Waterloo
Creamery company, this morning.
"While it is true the extremely high
Cost of feed and help has greatly in
creased the "cost of production, the
joint, operation of the Waterloo
Creamery company and. the Alamito
Dairy company will effect a great sav
ing in' operating expense and invest
ment, which will make it possible, to
reduce the cost of the distribution of
milk in Omaha." - -r
Mr. Corliss briefly outlined Im
provement in service, to be made im
mediately. , '
As a result of negotiations com
menced last July Mr. Corliss and his
associates, together with the Water
loo Creamery company, have recently
purchased a controling interest in the
Alamito Dairy company. Leroy Cor
liss, president; Burt B. Corliss, vice
president; H. P. Ryner, secretary and
treasurer; Frank L. Kernan, manager,
make up the new official roster of the
Alamito Dairy company.
Women Outline Plans for
Drive in Interests of K. of C.
A meeting was held in the Knights
of Columbus club rooms Tuesday
afternoon of the women interested in
the Knights or Columbus campaign.
Mrs. T. J. Fitzmorris presided. Un
der her direction committees were
organized to canvass the main office
buildings in Omaha next Saturday.
Committees were also appointed to
canvass the foot ball games on the
Creighton field Thanksgiving day and
on Saturday, afternoon. In addition
a committee was named in each par
ish to canvass the grocery stores and
other retail stores within the outly
ing sections of the city.
The Albion committee reports that
the pledges there up to date exceed
?2,000. Lawrence has raised its quota
of $1,000. Crete has pledged $900 of
its quota of $1,500. Plattsmouth has
passed its quota of $750. Hayelock
has raised over $500; its quota was
$400. The cathedral parish at Lin
coln has passed the $8,000 mark, the
original quota for this parish being
$5,000. The grand total now is
$63,698.51
Aged Father of Madam
Borglum.Dies in France
Jean Vignal, father of Madame
August Mothe Borglutn. died Sunday
in Paris, according to word received
from General Paul Vignal in Wash
ington, D. C. Dr. Vignal was 87
- years old and was the founder of the
First Baptist church in Paris, which
he served for more than 60 years. He
preached in this church up to three or
tour years ago.
Dr. Vignal served in the ambulance
corps in the Franco-Prussian war in
1870 and received honors for dis
tinguished service.
There is another daughter surviv
ing, Mrs. Solon Borglum of New
York, wife of the noted sculptor and
artist ""
Flagmen Walk Ahead of
Trains Coming to Omaha
On account of the dense fog, every
train coming into the Union station
was late this morning. In the pas
senger yards the fog was so dense
that the block and other signals could
not be seen. Trains were flagged
into the station by trackmen walking
ahead of them. The same rule ap
plied to trains going out
Col. A. D. Fetterman Stops
Off Here for a Few Days
Colonel A. D. Fetterman, Hyannis,
:ounty attorney of Grant county, is
n town, enroute home from Union
:ounty, South Dakota, where he went
.o bury his mother, one of the Da
kota pioneers. Mrs. Fetterman was
85 rears of age and died in Kansas,
where she had gone to visit a son.
Burgess-IIashCoiipwo:
An Overflow of
SPECIALS
in the
Down Stairs Store
Work Baskets, 25c
Every child likes a work bas
ket of her own. For Friday we
offer a special value in a
child's work basket, for 25c.
Children's' Bags, 50c
Cute, little hand bags for
children. Very special, Friday,
in the Down "Stairs Store,
choice, 50c.
Chamoisette Gloves, 69c
2-clasp, extra quality gloves,
heavy enough for winter wear.
Colors are gray, brown, black
and white; Friday, 69c
Children's Sweaters, 59c
An odd lot of children's
sweaters, in all shades. Small
sizes, 1 to 4 years. These are
extra values, at 59c.
Wool Toques, 59c to 75c
Children's all wool toques, in
rose, red, copen and tan. Spe
cially priced, from 59c to 75c.
Wool Sweaters, $1.98
Extra' special value in all
wool sweaters. They are slightly
soiled, but wonderful values,
at $1.98.
Fancy Bags, 19c to 59c
An odd lot of bags, including
silk beaded bags, large leather
bags. Very special Friday, in
two groups, 19c and 59c.
Zephyr Gingham, 19c
32-inch zephyr gingham, plain
or fancy stripes, also plain col
ors. Mill ends up to 10 yards.
Friday, 19c a yard.
36-Inch Silkolines, 15VgC
A splendid line of comfort
silkolines, plain and figured
many patterns to select from.
Friday, at 15 He a yard.
Fleeced Percales, 14c
36-inch fleeced percales, mill
ends up to 10 yards. Mostly
dark colors with small figures.
For Friday, 14c.
Dress Percales, 16 Vic
Light and dark grounds, in
stripes, dots and figures. Spe
cially priced for Friday, at
16 He a yard.
Women's Underwear, 69c
Women's heavy "Utica" Vel
lastic fleece lined vests and
pants, cream color. Specially
priced for Friday, at 69c each.
Women's Union Suits,
$1.25 "
"Mesco" brand, white cotton
union suits, fleece lined, ankle
length, Dutch neck or low neck.
Extra sizes. Special, $1.25 each.
" Boys' Underwear, 39c
Boys' heavy "Wright's"
health fleece lined shirts; also
"Utica" fleece lined drawers.
Special, 39c each.
Women's Sweaters,
$2.98 to $3.98
A special in women's sweat
ers for Friday. Collars, belts or
without Colors are varied.
Splendid values, at $2.98 to
$3.98.
Huck Towels, 10c Each
Good weight, bleached huck,
plain or with red border, gener
ous size.
Bath Towels, 25c
Large Turkish towels, long
nap, soft and absorbent; blue
or pink borders. . ,
Scalloped Bed Spreads,
$2.39
Heavy, crochet bed spreads,
assorted Marseilles patterns,
large double bed size, scalloped
with cutout corners.
Embroidered Doilies,
12 Vic Each
12-inch .doilies, round or
square, heavy embroidered edge
and embroidered designs-in colors.
Embroidered Centers,
19c Each
Small size round center
pieces for tables or pedestals,
decorations, scalloped and 'em
broidered in colors.
Bath Robe Blankets
Heavy wool finished blankets,
large size for making bath
robes. Girdle, neck cord and
frogs to match; big assortment
of styles, $3.98 a set.
Over-Night Cases, $5.00
Little over-night cases cover
ed with black enamel service
drill, fancy lined, brass locks
and bolts; sizes 14, 16 and 18
inches, at $5.00.
Fibre Suit Cases, $7.50
Best grade vulcanized fibre
suit cases, heavy leather cor
ners, leather straps all around,
linen lined, in brown or black,
special at $7.50.
Notion Specials
Hair brushes, each 5c.
Dust caps, each 12 c.
Shirt bands, each 2 He.
Hooks and eyes, card, lc.
Inside skirt belting, yard, 5c.
Clothes pin bags, each, 10c.
Snap fasteners, dozen, 3c.
Powder puffs, each, 5c
Children s hose supporters,
pair, 10c.
Bias tape, 12 yards for
12Hc s
Colored bias tape, bolt, 10c.
Thimbles, each, 2c.
Spool silk, spool, 3c.
Machine thread, cotton, 2Uc
spool. '
. bilk nnish crochet cotton,
spool, 5c.
Shopping bags, each, 12 He
Bone hair pins, box, 5c.
Kid curlers, dozen, 10c
Darning cotton, 3 spools for
5c. '
Burf Ms-Nuh Co. Down Stain Star
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Thursday, November 29, 1917. STORE NEWS FOR FRIDAY Phone Douglas 137.
Announcement
Extraordinary!
Your Unrestricted Choice of Any Trimmed
Hat in Our Store Friday, at
rpWICE each year once each season we make announcement of this extraordinary offering! This year the
range of selection and the point of value is by far the greatest of any like event gone before. Every hat must
be cleared away regardless of cost. None reserved. You'll find in the offering: " .
Paradise Hats Moleskin Hats Brocaded Hats '
Dress Hats Street Hats Hats for Every Occasion
The season's very choicest and most favored creations are represented in 'this wonderful offering. No two hats alike smart in
dividual, distinctive models so characteristic of Burgess-Nash Millinery all specially reduced for a quick disposal Friday at $5.00.
There is no doubt but you will find just the shape and the style of hat you have had in mind because the range of selection is most
extreme-a hat to suit every fancy. No Approvals 'No Exchanges No CCD's
Burgtii-Nua Co. Second Floor
PRE-HOLIDAY SALE of
RIBBONS-Some Rare Values
RIBBONS play a very important part at Christmas time.
Made fi in fancy work of various sorts, for tying
parcels, etc. : And it is with this in mind we've planned
this pre-holiday sale, beginning Friday.
fancy Ribbons, at 25c
Beautiful new fancy ribboni for fancy work,
strips, plaids and floral effects, on light and dark
grounds, 25c a yard.
Silk Ribbons, at 35c
Wide sash and hair bow moire ribbons, plain
and with satin edge, splendid assortment of
shades, at 33c a yard. ,
Fancy Ribbons, 59c to $3.00
Handsome wide fancy ribbons, for making: bags
and other fancy holiday 'articles, 59c to $3.00
a yard.
Narrow Fancy Satin Ribbon, 5c
Narrow fancy satin dotted taffeta ribbon. 1
to 2 inches widej white, pink, blue, lavender, yellow and cardinal,
at Se a yard.
Ribbons for Tying Christmas Packages
No. 1 Holly red ribbon, 10-yard bolt, for 10e.
No. 2 Holly pattern satin ribbon, 5-yard bolt, for Sc.
BurtMi-Nh Co. Main Floor
Hurrah for Santa Clans!
FRIDAY Morning at 1 1 O'Clock Santa
Claus v Will Greet the Boys
and Girls of Omaha from
the balcony over the door
in front of the store
and he wants to meet every little boy and girl and the
older folks, too. I
You know Santa Claus always makes the first visit of
the season to Burgess-Nash and he will be here Friday to
help us open Greater Toy Town on the Fourth Floor.
We have just unpacked the Christmas toy wonders
of the world for the inspection of grownups and children
on this great day. Novelties which you never knew existed will be on
display. Dolls in a wonderful assortment, mechanical toys and games
of wondrous ingenuity.
Bring the children with you you'll feel just like a child again
when you see the youngsters in their childish glee romping through
this veritable Fairy Land.
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FRIDAY IN THE DOWN STAIRS STORE
Saturday--In the Down Stairs Store
Choice of Any Trimmed Hat
At $1.00
AN event of great import
ance and one that every
woman should attend.
In the assortment you will
find:
Gold Lace Hats
Silver Lace Hats
Large Dress Hats
and .hats of every description,
and in every style and shape.
We advise an early selection,
as they may not last the day
out.
No Exchanges No Returns No Approvals
BurgMf-Nuh Co. Down Stair Stor
All -Wool Serge Skirt at $3.95
A VARIETY of styles, including pleated and tailored models. Trim
med with pockets, silk tailor braid and buttons. Splendid values
Friday in the Down Stairs Store, at 13.95.
Women's Dresses, $5.95
One-piece serge and silk poplin dresses, having surplice waist with
pleated skirt, white collar and cuffs, trimmed with buttons and
braid. Specially priced at $5.98.
Children's Rain Cape, $2.25
Children's rain capes in blue or red. Splendid for wearing over
the coat. Hoods' attached, rain proof; Friday the price is $2.25.
Bur(M-Nub Co J Down SUir Stor
Extra Special Values In
SHOES
$1.19
ALL the discontinued
lines, all the odd pairs
and hundreds of other
pairs of women's shoes
transferred from our Sec
ond Floor department to
sell at
Less Than V2 e
Cost of Making
Women's patent leather lace
shoes.
Women's patent leather but
ton shoes.
Women's gun metal button
shoes.
Women's black kid button
and lace shoes.
Not all sizes in the lot but
wonderful values if we have
your size.
Sizes are 2Y3, 3, 3, 4, 4.
Your choice of the entire lot
Friday at $1.19.
Burg Mc-Nasb Co. Down Stair Stor
Here Are Wonderful ,Shirt
Values for FRIDAY, at
88c
EVERY one a high quality shirt, includ
ing dress, stiff laundered cuffs and
neckband style; also soft collar attached,
with soft cuffs.
The materials are ma
dras, plain and corded
soisette, fiber and some
very fine count percales.
They're mostly sam
ples from one of the big
gest shirt makers in the
urn
country, but every one
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quality, style and pat
tern and the value is very extreme. You'll want several
at this price when you see them, at 88c
Wool Union Suits, $1.95
Silver gray color latch stitch, derby ribbed. Very elastic and
fine wool yarn; price Friday, $1.95.
Men's Union Suits, $1.65
Union suits, well made and a perfect fitting garment; price, $1.65.
Men's Sweater Coats, $1.25
Very heavy cotton heather color sweater coats, 2 pockets, roll
collar; price Friday, $1.25.
Silk Lisle Hose, 3 for 50c
Silk lisle hose in most all good colors, slightly imperfect, but
splendid values at 3 pairs for 50c. ; ' ,v
Flannel Shirts, $1.45, $1.25 and $1.0O'.
Seconds and samples, some very good bargains. 4 If we have your
size, if you need a flannel shirt, here is your opportunity. Prices
are $1.45, $1.25 And $1.00.
Burf ei-Nh Co. Down SUln Stor '
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