THE BEE: OMAHA. THURSDAY. JUNE 6. 1918.
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FONTENELLE IS
TAKEN OVER BY
NEW OPERATORS
- Lincoln Hotel Corporation As
sumes Management of Big
Omaha Hostelry; R. W.
: Johnston Manager.
. . The Hotel Fontenelle was taken
over by the new operating company,
the Nebraska Hotel company. Wed-
, nesday. F. .' Schaaf of Lincoln is
1 president and R. W. Johnston man
aging director of the company.
This company has bought the en
tire holdings of the former operating
company, the Irfter-State Hotel com J
. pany ot Syracuse, a. i.. XMegoua
tions were completed as announced in
' The Bee last Friday.
"We intend to continue the present
policy aid personnel of the hotel,"
" said R. W. Johnston, managing direc
tor of the new company. "I will
..spend a good deal of time here my-
selt and rl. b.. uregory wiu be the
resident manager.
... The Nebraska Hotel company op
erates the Lincoln hotel at Lincoln,
the Evans hotel at Columbus, Lin
coln hotel at Franklin, Lincoln hotel
-it Table Rock. It is building hotels
' at Scottsbluff, Neb., and Glen Rock,
Wyo. It let a contract last Monday
-to build a hotel at rails City, Neb.
It also'owns the Watson 4733 ranch
near. Kearney, where eggs, butter,
meat, etc., are produced for the com
pany's hotels.
BISHOP ENLISTS
.PREACHEES FOR
FARM SERVICE
' Methodism has always been famous
for its militant preachers.
Bishop Homef C. Stuntz of Omaha,
relying on the militant spirit of the
clergy of the church in his charge,
started two months ago to erilist 1,200
Methodist preachers in Iowa and Ne
braska who are under his care, who
were of suitable age and familiar with
farm work, to render service in farm
work and harvesting and to give from
two to three weeks of personal serv
ice on: farms in the neighborhoods.
' He also asked them to obtain vol-
unteers for the same service from
among business and professional men
in their several churches.
The response has been most en
couraging," said Bishop Stuntz. "At
a meeting of the district superinten
dents of , Iowa, held a few days ago,
I found" that nearly 200 pastors in
that state are giving from 10 days to
three weeks of actual work on the
farms in .cultivation or harvest. I
have no exact figures for the state of
. Nebraska, but I am sure the number
is not less. I have reason o believe
that between 300 and 400 pastors of
charges -will give an average of two
weeks of such service, or a total of
800 weeks, of farm, work, by mature
men who have had enough farm ex-
perience to make their services of
: real value in producing and harvesting
the food that will help win the war. '
WULF, DEFEATED
IH ELECTION, IS
" GIVEN CITY JOB
. The city buildinsr department, in
the jurisdiction of Commissioner Zim
man, has received an unexpected
shake-up.
.. ) John Withnell, brother of -C. H
Withnell, formerly city commis
sioner; John Maus, one of the old
emoloyes of the city: C. M. Mac
Do well. W. R. Grace, J. B. Trainor
and W. E. Bryan, all inspectors, have
resigned. In some instances resigna
tions were requested. T. P. Isitt, chief
clerk, is still at his post, but has an
nounced that he will not stay.
Israel Lovitt has taken charge of
the electrical inspection department,
succeeding M. J. Curran.
Commissioner Zimman has an
nounced the appointment of Henry
Wulf as building inspector. Wulf
was the only defeated member of the
"allied candidates. Edward . Lynch
will be one of the plumbing inspectors
in the building department. Mr. Zim-
man states that Mr: Lynch has been
'identified with the plumbing business
here for yean and is no kin to John
U Lynch.
.Commissioner "Ringer announced
that James McLeod, 1203 South Twenty-seventh
street, will be assigned to
health department inspection work in
hotels and rooming houses. McLeod
was formerly a deputy sheriff. He
succeeds Edward J. Daemon.
Manawa Park Prmnlar
With Omaha Picnic Parties
Manawa park is giving a special in
vitation to picnic parties1) large and
small, from Omaha and Council Bluffs
this year. Shady Grove, with its
abundance of 'shade trees and its
carpet of bluegrass was never more
beautiful. It is in full view of the
park, with a view of the lake. Near
at hand is a small grocery store,
handy if a last-minute purchase is
overlooked. Tables, benches, an
abundance of fresh' water, cooking
facilities everything for a picnic is
offered free. On the lake shore is the
picnic pavilion, open to the public,
where the picnickers may dine if
weather unfavorable. .
WATERMELON?
First of Season Ha
Arrived in Gate City.
THEY'RE HERE
Glad news or sad news,-the first
watermelon of the season has arrived.
If this luscious fruit or vegetable
it is a mooted question as to its
identity fills you with gustatory de
light, it is glad news, and if it fills
you with Colic the nature of the news
is a foregone conclusion.
Watermelons from the sunny south
appeared prematurely pn the market
Tuesday, for the first time this year.
They are served at the restaurants
for 10 cents a look and you can get
a portion big enough to gaum the
corner of your mouth for IS cents.
. They are not as deliriously flavored
as the kind you used to steal from the
farmer's patch on the dark nights of
the olden, golden days, when you
were young.
BILLION MARK IS
PASSED BY OMAHA
BANK CLEARINGS
Clearings for First Five Months
of Year Nearly as Great as
for the Whole of
1916.
Omaha bank clearings are leaping
upward these days at a rate that is
astounding.
The Chamber of Commerce Publi
city bureau has compiled statistics
showing that for the first five months
of this year the clearings have in
creased 62 per cent over the clear
ings for the same five months last
year.
From January 1 to June 1, 1917,
the Omaha bank clearings were $724,-
Ha.oi.e. ror the same period in
1918 the Omaha bank clearings were
$1,177,220,077.08.
If the present rate of increase is
kept up throughout the year the
Omaha clearings for' 1918 will be
nearly $3,000,000,000. . . j
It was only in 1915 that Omaha's
bank clearings wentabove the billion
dollar mark for a whole year.
Near 1916 Total.
The bank clearings of Omaha for
the whole year, 1916, were $1,279,-
1 58 CQ1 TliSa io Sn1. a li't.1 toAa .lion
4(11. 4 i. wiiij m iii.ii. tiiwi Litaii
th clearings for the first five months
of 1918.
Omaha bank clearings for each
month of 1917 and 1918, as compiled
by the bureau of publicity, show these
great increases.
1918. 1J17.
,. 199,968,(42.44 142, 344, 435.1
138,210,844.49 133,868,808.69
,. 293.764,000.36 164,068,917.(1 J
April 255,924,9(8.97 141,206,601.06
May t 238,643,836.83 162,877,898.38
January
February
iuarcn
Three Omaha Boys Vanish;
Parents Ask Police Search
Three 13-year-old lads, Devin
O'Connor, son of Michael O'Connor,
3402 Davenport street; Frank Jones,
2561 Dodge street, and Patrick
0'Shauhnessy, Thirty-second and
California streets, left their homes
Monday afternoon without a farewell
to anyone and have been missing
since. The parents of the boys have
appealed to the police to watch for the
trio, who, it is thought, may be en-
loying "wild, camp life somewhere
bout the city.
One Hundred Killed, Fifty : -v
Injured in Plant Explosion
Paris, June 5. One hundred per
sons were killed and 50 other injured
in Monday's explosion In a war ma
terials plant at Baussens, in southern
France, says a Havas dispatch from
Marseilles today,
Total! ...81,177.220,077.08 $724,146,667.87
Bees Attack Tree Trimmers .
Who Rout Them from Home
Perry Milleri"2242 Larimore avenue
and Fred Davis, 2563 Hartman avenue,
while trimming a tree at 5815 Florence
boulevard, were attacked by a swarm
of bees which were routed from their
home in the hollow of the tree.
The trimmers were 20 feet aloft
when the bees launched their grand
offensive. The .victims made their
escape with irritating evidence of the
engagement.
Youths Register for Draft,
Then Rush to Enlist in Navy
More than 50 newly-registered men
enlisted. Wednesday in the United
States navy at the Omaha recruiting
station. .
The young men registered in the
morning and immediately obtained re
lease from their draft boards, permit
ting them to enlist in the navy.
The recruits left Omaha Wednesday
afternoon for naval training stations.
Wilson Urges Suffrage.
Washington, June 5. Adoption of
woman suffrage in Louisiana was
urged by President Wilson in a tele
gram sent to the Louisiana state legislature.
A GREASY, PIMPLY 1
SKIN f
COATED TONGUE AND
FOUL BREATH k
Poisont in the blood, accum
mulated through' the winter
months, should be promptly
driven out by taking sulphur,
cream of tartar and molasses,
but it is so nauseating! Well
then, faftt tret a. tnhe of Sulo-
herb Tablets and they will do
I the work pleasantly. They are
made of sulphur, cream of tar-
I tar and herbs sugar-coated
tablets. Stomach,' liver, bowels
f and blood are all benefited by
I their occasional use. Creasy
! skin, pimples, - coated tongue
I and foul breath tell you if your
I blood is bad. Mrs. B. Clarke,
I 905 Main St., Buffalo, writes:
I "I have been using your Sulp-
I herb Tablets and! like them
i very, very much." Sold by all
I druggists. Don't accept ordin-
ary "sulphur" tablets and be
I nauseated and disappointed.
Be Careful in Using
Soap on Your Hair
Most loans and nresared shampoos
contain too much alkali, which is very
injurious, as it dries the scalp ana
makes the hair brittle. -
The best thine to use is just plain
mulsified cocoanut oil, for it if pure
and entirely greaseless. It's very
cheap, and beats the most expensive
soaps or anything else all to pieces.
You can get this at any drug store,
and a few ounces will last the whole
family for months.
Simply moisten the hair with water
and rub it In, about a teaspoonful is
all that is required. It makes an
abundance of rich, creamy lather,
cleanses thoroughly, and rinses out
easily. The hair dries quickly and
evenly, and is soft, fresh look nsr.
bright, fluffy, wary and easy to
handle. Besides it loosens and takes '
out every particle of dust, dirt and
dandruff Advertisement,
Store Hear:
8:30 a. m. to 6 p. ra.
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everybody!? store
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8:30 a. m. to 6 p. m. -
Wednesday, June) 5, 1918 STORE NEWS FOR THURSDAY Phone Douslas 137 :
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We feature for Thursday in the June Sale 1
a most important offering of
GEORGETTE BLOU
At
A SPECIAL purchase brings about these unexpected and really sensational
values. The blouses are made of a superior quality of Georgette crepe
and the range of selection presents an interesting variety of colors andmodels.
There are beaded and hand-embroidered effects, square and "V" necks;
smart fitting cuffs, and every blouse is perfectly fresh and new.
As the quantity is limited we wou Id advise early , selection Thursday
morning.
We Also Include in the June Sale for Thursday
Tailored Blduses of finest quality Dimity, at, $2.50 to $5.00.
Jap Silk Blouses of splendid quality, at, $1.95.
Lingerie Blouses, lace and embroidery trimmed, $2.50 and up.
Dainty Batiste Blouses, in shirt and other effects, $2.50 and $3.50. .
Smocks at $3.50 to $6.50
Practically every color in the most attractive models for summer for garden,
sports and all "Out-of-Door" wear.
BurfMi-Nttb Co. Second Floor.
1 '
Continuing for Thursday, the Sale in the
STAIRS
Items advertised for,Wednesday's selling will be continued in the sale for Thursday or as long as they last
DOWN
STORE
Union Suits,
50c
Women's union suits of:
fine white cotton, low
neck and sleeveless, cuff
knee; regular or extra
sizes, at 50c.
Women' Hose,
29c
I Black, white or .cream
color Burson hose, known
as seconds; fashioned leg,
seamless foot; very spe
cial at 29c pair,
Women's' Vests,
14c
Low neck and sleeve
less, pink-ribbed vests;
full taped;' very special
for Thursday, at 14c each.
Good Corsets,
$1.25
;, A splendid value in pink
or white coutil; with low
bust, free hips, embroid
ery trimmed. 2 p a i r
strong supporters, double
steel boning; sizes 19 to
36, at $1.25. f
Children's Underwear,
35c
Children's muslin, and
nainsook underwear, trim
med and plain tucked
skirt combination ' and
pants; sizes 2 to 14 years,
at 35c.
Children's Dresses,
59c
Children's gingham
dresses. Light or dark
colors, trimmed with belts,
collars and pockets of con
trasting colors. ,", Ages 2 to
6 years. (
Breakfast Sets,
$1.35
Also aprons, in solid
pinks, blues, dot '.' and
stripe patterns, light or
dark colors. Sale price
Thursday, $1.35.
Corset Covers,
35c
Special lot of women's
nainsook and muslin cor
set covers and chemise.
Trimmed with dainty
laces and embroideries, at
35c
Your Unrestricted Choice of Any Cloth
TAILORED S
In the Down Stairs Store
. $7.95
THIS is the final clearaway of our entire stock of
spring cloth suits, and affords, by long odds, the
biggest and best values it's been our opportunity to
offer for many a day.
Tie variety of styles, the materials and colorings
is so extensive that any woman with a tailored suit
need can not help but be pleased in the range of
selection.
BurgeM-Naih Co. Down Stair Storo
UT,
SALE OF NOTIONS
Nickel plated safety pins,
dozen, 5c
Pearl buttons, white or col-
ors, dozen, Sc.
Fancy dress buckles, black
or colors, each, 10c.
Shoe trees, keeps shoes in
shape, pair, 10c.
J. & J. Coate's 6-cord thread,
spool, 4c.
Basting thread, 3-cord, doz
en, 28c.
At 3c
On special table, choice
of many odd lots, at 3c.
Choose from: Finishing:
braid, hair curlers, crochet
cotton hair barrettes, pearl
buttons, silk thread, thim
bles, corset laces, etc.
Burfttt-Naah Co. -
Dawn Stair Store
50 Sheets Waiting Paper
and 50 Envelopes for 39c
39c
T71 INE lawn writing paper in cabinets of
r
50 sheets of paper, white only, letter
size, with 50 envelopes to match. ; Very
special, for Thursday, at sale price, (39c.
Burgaaa-Naah Co. Down Stair Stora
Women's Sample Handkerchiefs
10c
TJIOR Thursday we offer a big sample
line of women's handkerchiefs.' in
eluding some linens in plain white and
colors, at 10c each. '
Burgaaa-Naah Co. Down Stalra Stora
Women's Low Shoes and Slippers Spec
ially Reduced for Thursday to $4.45
C
OMFORTABLE warm weather low shoes for the street and house.
- Including:
women's soft black kid
oxfords, with turn soles, low
and medium high heels.
Women's soft black kid
two and three-strap slippers.
Turn soles, low and medium
high heels.
, Women(s patent and dull,
calf pumps With low covered
heels, light turn soles.
Vfomen's patent light
weight soles, leather Louis
heels. Choice for $4.45.
Women's White Pumps
Infants' Soft Sole Shoes
39c
A hjg lot of infants' soft sole shoes, patent
kid with white kid top.
- Patent kid with gray kid top.
Black kid, sizes 0 to 4, 39c.
$2.95
Women's white canvas pumps, light
soles, low and high covered heels, $2.95.
Burgaaa-Naah Co. Down Stair Stora .
Children's Coatt,'
$3.95
Light-weight spring
coats for children, serges,
checked velours, etc, for
ages 6 to 14 years. Spe
cially reduced for a quick
disposal to $3.95.
Women's Suits.
$3.95
A limited' quantity of
women' palm beach suits
that have become slightly
mussed. Radically re
duced for Thursday, to
$3.95. i
White Waiatt,
49c
-
Voiles, lawns and or
gandies, all exceptionally
good materials and styles;
some slightly soiled; all
sizes; reduced to 49c.
Men's Overalls,
$1.49
Men's blue-striped over
alls and jackets; all sizes;
splendid quality; specially
priced for Thursday, at
$1.49.
Boys' Overalls,
73c
Boys' blue denim over
alls, sizes 6 to 15 years;
well made and just the
garment for vacation
wear; for Thursday only,
at 73c
Boys' Hats, '
59c
Boys' cloth hats for hot
weather wear; big. variety
of styles and kinds and all
sizes; specially reduced
to 59c. ' .
Boys' Shirts,
" . 39c
Made of blue chambray
and white soisette ; ' good
assortment from which to
make selection,, at 39c
Boys' Rompers,
,' 59c
Boys' rompers, made of
good washable materials;
sizes for 3 to 8 years; spe
cial for. Thursday, at 59c
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