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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 30, 1919)
THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 1919. 9 MOON THEATER OPENS TONIGHT, IIAYAKAVVA, STAR Latest Achievement of World Realty Co. Has Been Com pleted at a Cost of Over $200,000. Omaha's newest motion picture house, the Moon, erected at 1408-10-' 12 Douglas itreet by the World Re alty company at a cost, exclusive of the site, of more than $200,000, will open its doors to the public for the first time at 6 tonight The house ;; is in readiness in every detail, it is - said. "The Gray Horizon," starring Sessue Hayakawa, is the initial Moon feature. It will be continued through Wednesday of next week. Huge Sign Illuminated. ' The projecting apparatus of the Moon was installed Friday and suc ' cessfully tried out. The finishing touches of the interior and exterior illuminating features were made Fri - day and the sign over the front of the house was illuminated for the first time Friday night. It is said it may be seen for a distance of seven miles. The sign is 30 feet in height. The Moon organ, one of the most comprehensive instruments of its kind in the country, installed at a cost of $40,000, has been in readi ness for several weeks. Giving the effect of a full 30-piece orchestra, it is said that only an expert can de tect the difference between music furnished by the Moon organ and that of an orchestra. Have 99-Year Lease. Construction of the Moon theater began January 1, 1919. Excavation was started in the fall of 1918. The ite had been acquired early in 1918 on i 99-year lease by the World Realty company, and plans were at once taken under advisement for construction of the theater. "The Gray Horizon," opening the photoplay program at the Moon, is regarded by film authorities as the best picture in which the Japanese , star has appeared. Preferred Parking Space , For, City Officials Causes Much Criticism The resolution introduced into city cquncil Thursday by Commis sioner Towl, providing that Eight eenth street adjoining tht- city hall shall be reserved for the automo ' biles of city officials is causing much criticism und amusement. "If the city council can pre-empt portions of the public thoroughfares for the' automobiles of its officials, then- every business house in town can mark off the street in front of its place of business' for the ex clusive use of its automobiles," said v one business man. Commissioner Falconer pointed 1 -out that "sometimes city officials have to hunt around for some time before they can find a place to park theif .cars." "Well, so do we all have to hunt around for a place to park our cars." Said the business man. "And I guess the city officials Are no better than the rest of us and, their time doesn't seem to be as valuable." t , Argument Over 80 Cents Worth of Fish Leads to $10,000 Damage Suit' Eighty cents' worth of fish is the ' cause of a $10,000 damage suit filed in (district court yesterday by Louis Margolin. Twenty-fourth and Par ker streets, against A. Stoler, Twenty-fourth and Franklin streets. Mr. Margolin says he is a "large property owner, owning real estate and personal property t of consider- able value in Omaha, and a well known business man," and that Mr. Stoler "owns a fish market" at Twenty-fourth and" Franklin streets. Mr. Margolin states that Mr . Stoler accused him, in the presence of many persons in the fish market Thursday, of owing him 80 cents for some fish purthased years ago. He alleges that Mr. Stoler called him vile names in the English and Jew , ish language. All of which damaged (" his good name and reputation to the , extent of $10,000. he says. Chicago Police Hold Negro Wanted for Murder Here Omaha police are combing files of reports of an alleged negro criminal, named Eason Hill, who was arrested " in Chicago Wednesday. He is said to be wanted for murder here. Chi cago police telegraphed that the ar rested man confessed to the murder of a white woman in Omaha. Chief of Police Eberstein and Chief of Detectives Dunn declared they know nothing of a report of a negro named Hill wanted here for any crime. Bertillon Officer Hans Nielsen says he has no record of an f Eason Hill. Further investigation v.ill be conducted. Coroner's Jury Exonerates Woman for Death of Youth '- A coroner's jury at the inquest Jesterdav over the body of Charles ordan, '5 years old, 2915 Jackson - street, exonorated Miss Sylvia ' Whistler, 1312 Mason street, from all blame for the accident in which , the boy was killed. Young Jordan was struck by an automobile driven by Miss Whistler at Nineteenth and Nicholas streets last Friday night xThe body will be taken to Glidden, la., his -former home, for burial. . ; Mother Uses Bare Hands -. 4 To Put Out Flames On Son Jacob Barnes. 6-year-o!d son of Fred Barnes, 1808 Grace street, was severely burned about the face and hands yesterday, while playing with ' matches. A paper, sack which he was hold- ing in one hand became ignited. His mother rushed to his aid when she heard his screams. ymothered ' ' his burning clothing with her bare v hands and called the police. He was taken to the Lister hospital. Join the American Legion Delicious home-made pastries in our Bakery SectionMain Floor. Friday, August 29, 1919. ' 0) fcii few EYERYBODYS STORE The American Legion For Ex Serrice Men Beginning Tuesday, September 2, our store will close at 6 p. m. STORE NEWS FOR SATURDAY. Phone Douglas 2100. New Fall Merchandise Is Arriving Every Day ! i Our Confidence In the Public WE are confident that the people of this community are going to help along our plans for the future because the plans we have are for greater service and greater usefulness to them. That our present policies have been appreciated is shown by the public confi dence placed in the reliability of this Store. We believe the people want good things' and that is the basis on which we merchan dise. Our Progress Sale offers rare opportunities to those wishing good merchandise at low prices. See advertisements in News and Herald. Sale of Cameras Saturday YOU have always wanted a kodak and Our Prog ress Sale includes these spe cials: No. 2 Roxette camera, 24x34,. at $2.69. No. 3 Roxette camera, 3 ! x4 Vi , at $4.35. No. 2-C Folding Cartridge Pre- mo, $12.25. Premoette, pocket size, 2ix31i, at $9.50. No. 1 Premo, double lent, 3&x 4H. $8.95. No. 2 Brownie, $2.93. No. 2-A Brownie, $3.T3. No. 3 Brownie, $4.80. Burgeas-Nash Co. Main Floor. Here! Harold Bell Wright's new book, "T e Rnrutionof Iris Kilt" Book Department ThM Fleer. Special Sale of Ferns 59 c 13 EAUTIFUL 5-inch ferns, Bos ton and Whitman , variety. The price of 59c has been placed on these ferns for Saturday only; at other times they sell for a much higher price. Bur(eu-Niih Co. Main Floor.. Italian Chocolate Creams, 59c lb. LARGE hand-rolled Italian chocolate creams that make you hungry just to look at them, for Saturday only, at 59c a pound. Burgaaa-Naah Co. Main Floor Smartly Tailored Suits For Early Fall Wear DISTINCTIVE suits to be found here in a large variety of exclusive models. The materials are of the finest quality and include ' Duvetyn, Serge Tricotine Velour Etc. Trimmed with beaver, Hudson seal, mole, etc. ' t Special Sale of Stationery 50c BURNASCO initial linen, white only, with gold initial, 24 sheets of paper, 24 envelopes, at 50c a box. Stationery, 65c Highland and Royal linen in all the dainty colors, 24 sheets of paper, 24 envelopes, at 65c a box. Carter's Ink, 7c Carter's writing fluid, 2-oz. bot tles, special, at 7e a bottle. Burgeaa-Naah Co. Main Floor. New Fall Millinery Many Clever Styles $5.00 THE new hats are individual and distinctive and in this special $5.00 hat section you will be surprised to find models patterned after much higher priced hats. They are made of fine quality velvet, trimmed with feathers, flow ers and fancies. Extraordinary values at $5.00. Burgesa-Nash Co. Second Floor. fS A IftW Aug i i - i Fall Street Frocks In Variety of Models FASHIONED of tricotine and poiret twill in Eton effects, beautifully braided. Silk duvetyn, in navy and brown. Some trimmed with fur, others embroid ered in chenille. Also satins and tricplettes for street and afternoon wear. ust Sale pfFitrs Ends Saturday Save 25 Y purchasing your furs tomorrow, the last day of our great annual August Sale. , Furs fashioned from the finest pelts in the latest styles. Furs that carry the Burgess-Nash guarantee of satisfaction and quality. Furs purchased now will be held until No vember 1st, upon payment of 25 per cent of their value. Burgaaa-Naah Co. Second Fleer. 4 Interesting Values Sat urday in Women5 s Hosiery At $1.50 Black, whiteand col ored pure silk hose for women, full seamless foot. At 31c Women's black and white silk lisle hose, seam less. Wonderful values. At $1.35 At 85c Women's silk and fiber Black, white and col silk boot, lace hose, black ored silk hose, full seam and c o 1 o r s, seamless, less foot. Burnasdo quali Splendid value. , ty, at 85c. BurgeM-Nash Co. Main Floor Take Advantage of This Unusual Sale of Neckwear 25c to $3.95 AN immense assortment of slightly soiled and mussed women's neckwear that we have no room for on account of new mer chandise that is arriving laily. Reduced to less than cost. Choice, 25c to $3.95. Scarfs $3.95 to $10.00 An extra special value in Marabou and plush scarfs at less than half price. Burgeaa-Naah Co. Main Floor Our Final August Clearance of Short Lines and Odd Pairs of Women's New Fall Boots . . .-it OEVERAL hundred pairs of new Fall models will be placed on sale Saturday the last day of our August Clearance Sale. ; Including Tan kid lace boots. , Tan Russia calf lace boots. Black kid lace boots. Black kid vamp, gray cloth tops. Brown kid vamp, brown cloth tops. At $2.9$ Odd pairs of pumps and oxfords in gray suede, patent kid, black satin, tan Russian calf, in one big lot. Reduced to $2.95. - Less Than , li Price At $1.95 Choice of all white pumps and oxfords, turn sole, covered heels, $195.' Prepare the Boys and Girls for School Satarday Dainty Little School Dresses for the Girls and Misses $3.95 EVERY mother will appreciate these snlenrlirl vnuipsin Haintv school dresses. 1 . - juv ... v.- j Chintz Gingham Children's Kid Gloves $1.29 A SPLENDID kid glove for children's school wear. Prepare the children for school tomorrow. We are spendidly ready. Burgaaa-Naah Co. Mala Floor Crepe in a variety of patterns in all the popular colors. Kare values at an opportune time. Choice at $3.95 each A Splendid Line of School Middies With Monograms in School Colors V' UMifiimwii entirely new that every O girl will , want for the first day of school. Middies of all kinds, all-white, all-blue, and combination white with blue collars. Girls9 Shoes ONLY the best wearing kinds in black kidskin, black Russia calf, brown Russia calf, Goodyear welt sole, school heels. Priced from $2.50 to $8.00. Second floor. $2.50 to $4.50 School monograms, in the rarious colors, may be bed for the sleeye of the middy. Burgaaa-Naah Co. Second Floor. Children's Waist Union Suits 51c BOYS 'and girls' f full taped, buttoned waist union suits, garter fasteners. Specially priced at 51c each. This also includes a few odd lots. Burgesa-Nash Co. Mala Floor Child ren 's Cotton Union Suits GIIRLS' and boys' heavy cotton union suits, high neck, long sleeves, ankle length union suits. Sizes 2, 4, 6, at $1.00. Sizes 8 and 10, $1.25. Sizes 12, 14, 16, $1.50. Burgeaa-Naah Co. Main Floor The Boys Will Like These New Fall Suits With An Extra Pair of Pants Extraordinary Values On the Fourth Floor. $9.95 and $12.95 SCHOOL comes so soon that it behooves every mother to pur chase the boys' school outfit Saturday. There is but a limited number of these suits, which are of splendid quality ma terial, in the latest styles. Do not fail to take advantage of the low prices of these suits, as well as of the following articles that are included in this sale. Here are a few of them : Boys' school blouses, 98c to $2.00. Boys' splendid quality rain coats. $3.50 to $10.00. Boys' corduroy pants, extra values, $2.50 to $4.00. Another lot of boys' school pants, at $1.39. Boys' school hats and caps, 50c to $3.00. Boys' school neckwear, priced at 25c, 35c and 50c Boys Always Need Many Extra Pai rs of Shoes Special Values Saturday, at $3.45 HE boy must have new shoes for school and here is the opportunity to purchase them. Black gun metal calfskin, lace shoes. Brown calf lace shoes, English last. The sizes are 11V2 to 13 and 4, 4i2. 5 and 5. Reduced for this school special to $3.45. Burgaaa-Naah Co. Fourth Floor J
