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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 5, 1918)
THE BEE: OMAHA. TUESUAl, fkbrCUAUr 5. 11)18. Nebraska WEST POINT BUYS THRIFT STAMPS School Children's Weekly Pur chase Amounts to $130; Totals Up to Date Make Fine Showing. West Point, Neb., Feb. 4. (Spe cial.) The weekly purchas? of War Thrift stamps at the public schools of West Point amounted to $130.,.The total amount contributed by the school children of the city tip to this time is $1,327.55. The marriage of Henry O. Oster loh and Miss Alma C. Uehling took place at the home of the bride's par ents at Uehling on Wednesday, Rev. K. De Freese of Hooper performing the ceremony. Private E. E. Brandt of Camp Funston, Kan., arrived at West Point Friday evening to take a look at his little daughter, who arrived Sunday. This is West Point's first "war baby." Apply for Citizenship." Applications for citizenship are pouring into the office of the clerk of the. district court. The persons ap plying last week were Charles Ed mund Benden, William Kruse, Fred Litz, Fred Martin Clatanot, John D. Meier.Xlemcnz Bruening, Fred Moel ler, Wifliam Heimaun, Hans Andre- sen, Berend Christian Smidf, Herman i Oreckel and Ernst Schultz. Among the actions filed in the dis trict court is a suit for divorce, where in Dora Bartlett seeks to be freed from the matrimonial shackles bind ing her to George Bartlett. Harry Plattner, a former clerk at the Hartford pharmacy, has pur chased the Ideal theater. New County Surveyor Paul Lewis has been appointed county surveyor for Cuming county, filling the position made vacant by the death of the former surveyor, A. II. Xorris. Mr. Lewis was formerly city engineer of West Point, havjng superintended the installatif n of the new sanitary system. He is a nephew of ' Dr. H. S. Summers, present county physician. Miss Mae Kerl, for seme years chief operator of the Nebraska Tele phone company at West Point, has entered Nicholas Senn hospital at Omaha and will take trair.ing as a nurse. Farmers Ask For Account Books to Keep Qrop Records Lincoln, Feb. 4. Special.) More than 6.000 Nebraska farmers have asked the agricultural college for an account book in which to keep a rec ord of their business for 1918 ifnd from preserit indications that number will be doubled before March 1. Some men ask only for a book for them selves, others ask for their t-ons, sons-in-law, tenants or ncighbois. Bank cashiers who have been assisting farmers to make out income tax re ports are forwarding the names of patrons who wish the books. Agricul tural agents who have been assisting farmers to keep accounts fr the last two or three years, report that nearly every co-operating farmer wants to keep" a record of his busine'ss for 1918. Seward already has several hundred County Agent C. W. Smith of Seward already has several hundred requests on tile and estimates that not less than 1,000 copies will be needed in the one county. The de mand is nearly as large in Gage county, and probably larger in pro portion to the population in Box Butte and Kimball counties. Churches of Minden Hold Young People's Meeting Minden, Neb., Feb. 4. (Special.) In place of the regular union preach ing service at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening, a union meeting ot the Young People's societies of the city was held. Senator Charles A. Chappell gave an address on the re lation of the young people to the present world war1. The Red Cross served a cafeteria dinner and supper Saturday. After the supper the unusi'ed articles of food, together with other things do nated by various members, were auc tioned off by Colonel Charles A. Ol son. In all, something over $500 was cleared. Pawnee City Forced to Observe "Heatless Court Day" Table Rock, Neb., Feb. 4. (Spe cial.) In these meatless, wheatlcss. swectlcss and eatless days, word comes to us that over at Paw nee City they have "geme us one better" and are having a heatless court house. The burning out of five sections in the furnace, which let hc water into the firebox, was responsi ble for this situation, which occurred Wednesday. New sections have been ordered by wire and if no delay oc curs the situation is expected to change tomorrow or next day. In the meantime coats, wraps and cil stoves are very much in evidence .lbout the building. Abe Fourncy, a resident of this county for 40 years, is the first to "toss "his hat" into the political ring in this county. He has filed for the office of county sheriff on the repub lican ticket, at the primary election, to be held August 20. George G. Wallace, a prominent real estate dealer of Omaha, who was found dead in his room at the Lin coln hotel Friday afternoon, in the capital city, was well known in this county. For some years he was editor and proprietor of the Enterprise, pub lished at Pawnee .City in the early '80s. Word was received here yesterday of the death of George Grossman at his home near Washington, Kan., aged 84 years. The family lived for many years five miles northeast of Table Rock. Fairbury Statesman Is III In Florida; Condition Grave Fairbury. Neb., Feb. 4. (Special.) Ex-Senator John Heasty of this city, who recently went to Miami Fla.. with a view of benefitting his health, is suffering from pneumonia, and a telegram Sunday says he is in a critical condition. Patriotic Meetings Arc Held In Keith County Ogallala, Neb., Feb. 4. (Special.) A big patriotic meeting was held in Keystone. Rev. W. J. Spire, Eugene Beal and John Kroh wi re t tie ;peak- ; ers from Ogallala and Banker R. H. Barber of Keystone. Rev, Mr. Spire gave his "German j War Wheel" lecture. These meetings i arc being held in several towns in Keith county by 'the same men. who! are giving, the four-minute talks in I the theater's. j Clairvoyant Accused by Man, ; Who In Turn Is Arrested Fannie Wells, clairvoyant, 1612 Cuming street, promised to tell Stan ley Pipal of Thurston, Neb., "some thing that would make him very happy," as she borrowed $95 from hhn, according to statement made by him to the police. He accompanied them to her studio, where she wa arrested. He then suddenly shouted, "Well, you'll not inV-f me " and ran firm the house. He i . t. . t 1. 1 . i. . l was caugnt auer a several uioiks run by Detective Connelly. At the police station when asked his name he again a.. 1 1 ..ni-rtrj.il i-. lnf it'ic r.r:in. I . Tl ' .1- J I' ... tureu at ninreiiui ami j-mnaui streets after a spirited chase. Police surgeons declared Pipal in sane and he was taken to the Nicholas Senn hospital for treatment. Fannie Wells was released under $25 bonds to appear in police court to answer a charge of violating the "fortuneteller'' ordinance. Nebraskan to Washington To Boost Food Conservation (Fruni a Staff Com-M'OuiWnt.) Lincoln, Feb. 4. (Special.) E. R. Danielson, secretary of the State Board of Agriculture, and Charles Graff of the board of directors, left this afternoon for Washington, where they will meet with the National Board for Foo. Conservation in the interest of food conservation in this state through the efforts of the State Board of Agriculture. Lincoln Nurses Resign Positions to Enter War Work (From a Staff Correspumloiit.) Lincoln. Feb. 4. (Speci.il.) -Miss Isabclle Baumroff, superintendent of j nurses at Green Gables Sanitarium, near Lincoln, has resigned her posi tion to enter the naval service. The greatest music by the greatest artists -only on Victroh Records Who are the greatest artists? The talented singers and instrumentalists who by reason of their superior artistry are famous the whole world over who charm hosts of music-lovers upon their appearance on the opera and concert stage who have chosen Victrola Records exclu sively to carry theicart to all the world and im mortalize them for all time. Hear your favorite music today at any Victor dealer's. He will gladly play foryou any Victrola Records by the world's greatest artists, and give you a copy of the Victor Record catalog the most complete catalog of music in all the world. Ask to hear the Saengcr Voice Culture Records. Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden, N. J. Important Notice, victor Records and Victor Machines -are scientincsllr coordinated and aynchronited in the proceaoes of manufacture, and their use, ona with the other, Is abaolutel7 cuentlal to a perfect reproduction. 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Here are some hints that will help you to form a definite opin ion about your prefer ence and, in addi tion, there are two items for girls and 'children (Dresses and Footwear), sold here exclusively in Omaha. Valentines, as the precursor of Spring, are also entitled to mention right now. Poke Hats for Spring Are Extremely Good FASHION has cer tainly favored this style and we are show ing this fascinating shape in Georgette and Straw Combinations, Solid Satin Straws, in Lisere, faced with bright colored Silks, such as Asiatic Blue, Chinese Golds and the new "Service" color. There is a marked tendency to employ the bright and cheerful color-tones. Second Floor New "Nobby" Veils The Blossom Nobby Caprice Debonnaire Sponser Militaire The Gracile Tho Fad and many others. For example, "The Fad" shows the alternate dotted effects. "The Gracile" shows scroll and flowered de signs. "Tho Militaire" shows a plain mesh with a cir cular row of Chenille dok extending just above the chin. "Over the Top" is a large circular veil of a heavy silk mesh, finished with fancy border and is just what its nnme implies lies right over the top of the hat. Main Floor Knitting Bags WE make t&orea and scores of Knitting Bags to order every week, in addi tion to those originated in our Ribbon workroom and the best feature about it is that they are all original. The combination of del icate color tones, of just the right ribbohs and just the right shape to' the Bags, make them the most desirable in every way. Taffeta, Velvet, Gross Grain, Flowered Ribbons and stripes and plain col ors are some of the ma terials employed. All new and novel, at reasonable prices. Main Floor Velvet Skirts liW Ml 1 I Vfcry popular for wear right now and for weeks to come. m i t It ..... .1 - iSKirts maae oi gooa wearing vei- vet, in several distinctive styles some with large pockets and wide belts, and others with braid trim ming. Shown in black, navy, brown, taupe and plum. Very specially pric ed at $7.50. Second Floor. COMPLETE as sortment at prices .to uit every purse. From the little "Comics" at lc each, to the very elaborate "cut-out" designs, in beautiful colorings. Prices lc and Upward Main Floor Beok Store "Elsie Dinsmore" Dresses for Girls GIRLS for three or four generations have known of, and read with fervid interest, about the doings of "Elsie Dinsmore" and now, to further im mortalize her name, these fine Frocks for the young er generation are gaining popularity that is quite as wide as that given to the books about "her." These Dresses are largely made up of Ginghams and Chambrays, in extremely novel and distinctive effects for girls from 6 to 16 years of age. A splendid assortment for those who contem plate travel in the Southland and desire to outfit the children. These Dresses are distinctive because they are hand finished and possess the characteristics which the "dressmaker" alone knows how to give to a garment. We are sole agents for these celebrated Dress es and are showing them exclusively in Omaha. Special Note We will give to every little girl who asks for it, a small folder showing the different designs of Elsie Dinsmore Dress es, suitable for use as Paper Doll Dresses. , Second Floor "Billiken" Shoes For Little Feet Because we are satis fied that "Billiken" Shoes are the best on the market for little fee we maintain the sole agen cy for them in Omaha. "Billiken" Shoes are built for style,- comfort and durability. No nails to injure little feet and no threads to cramp the toes. Made correct in every way "a five-room apart ment, with a room for ev-' ery toe" that means the most of conifort. Styles and sizes for all children priced propor tionately. Main Floor, Rear .Mantes wros SETS THE PACE SsiriM FOR CROWING OMAHA ":-.:.,it i i .'!i"..iir :..::.. X. X. ;,C. ."'i '.::"::':::,:! .: !.: :: '!:; si::; .-. ,,j-;;:;i,;nraK:;:!!'i ::.::'t rs.we