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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 12, 1919)
10 A THE OMAHA SUNDAY 'BEE: OCTOBER 12, 1919. -HEART DISEASE MUSES DEATH OF F. T. HAMILTON 1111 J Prominent Omaha Capitalist " Succumbs in Berth on Train While on a ! Hunting Trip. (Contlnsed From Pae One.) president of the Omaha and Coun cil Jjluna btreet Kailway company, however, he was forced to return and confer with employes, who had made demands for more pay and threatened to strike unless the de mands were met. Through his efforts a strike was averted, but worry over the critical situation may have weakened his condition, it is said. Member Pioneer Family. Mr. Hamilton was a member of one of the oldest pioneer families of the city. He has been closely af filiated with the interests of the citv since he left college, approximately 27 years ago. He was born December 18, 1861, in Omaha, reared and educated here, with the exception of four years, when he attended Georgetown uni versity at Washington, D. C. He gained his first training in financial matters from his father, the .late Charles W. Hamilton, who was pres ident of the United States National bank. He was a nephew of the late Frank Murphy, formerly president of the street railway compfrny and 1 1 -1 .L. t X-.? 1 npan 1 1 r nimrr-rtirtTB iimni bank. , In spite of his good financial con 'nections Mr. Hamilton began his business career as a bookkeeper in the Merchants National bank when he left the university in 1882. He was gradually promoted as his abil ity increased, until he reached one of the most important positions in the bank. Business Head of Family. Although one of five children, he was always regarded the business head of the family. His home life had always been of a happy nature. Mr. Hamilton's family dates back among the earliest in the history of Nebraska. His aunt was married to the first territorial governor, T. B. Cuming. His mother and father lyere married in Omaha; the latter during the 'SOs founded the banking firm of Caldwell, Hamilton & Co., How the Merchants National bank. ' His uncle, Frank Murphy, died 15 years ago, leaving a fortune of sev eral millions to be divided among Mr. Hamilton and his brothers and listers. Mr. Hamilton was a devoted member of the Catholic church. j Fifth President of Car Co. ' Mr. Hamilton succeeded Gurdon W. Wattles at president of the Omaha & Council Bluffs Street Kailway company on March 4, 1919. He was the fifth president of the traction company, the first being W. W. Marsh; the second, Frank Mur fehy, who died suddenly in New York; the third, Guy C. Barton, and the fourth, Gurdon Wattles. ' Mr. Hamilton was chosen as head of the gas company about 10 years ago, ana a snort time later yice-president of the Merchants Na tional bank. r Mr. Wattles was a close friend of Mr. Hamilton and expressed great sorrow when told of the lat ter' death. "I have never worked with a man who had more admir able qualities than he," declared Mr. Wattles. "He was a man of a happy home. I remember when he was married to Countess DeCistue, 12 years ago this fall." Grieved at His Death. . F. A. Brogan, an attorney, a schoolmate and personal friend of Air. Hamilton, also expressed grief when he heard of his death. "He was a man of very strong character and possessed the sub stantial virtues of a good citizen," said Mr. Brogan. "Although he did not make many close personal friends, those who knew him well valued his friendship highly." Mr. Brogan attended Georgetown university at the same time as Mr. Hamilton. "Mr. Hamilton was just a regular college man," Mr. Brogan said, "not too studious and still in terested in his work. He made, many close friends at college." Dr. W. O. Bridges, Mr. Hamilton's personal physician, said he had not examined Mr. Hamilton for some time. "I saw him on the afreet a day or so ago, however," said Dr. Bridges, "and he seemed quite well at that time." Hia Close Acquaintances. A. J. Love, Frank Johnson, A. P. Guile, Charles L. Saunders, W. A. -Fraser, E. M. Fairfield and L. S. Crofoot were numbered among Mr. Hamilton's close acquaintances. Lu ther Drake, president of the Mer chants National bank, was also a close friend. He is in New York, but is expected to return at once for the funeral services. Fred P. Hamilton was at Cody. Neb., on a hunting trip when word of his brother's death reached Omaha. Word was sent him imme diately. The body arrived in Omaha from North Platte last night and was taken to the Hoffman funeral home. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. HYMENEAL The marriage of Miss Zita Brewer and James A. Gilmore was solemnized at the parsonage of the Church of St Mary Magdalene Saturday afternoon at 3. Rev. Father' Smne read the marriage lines. They left on a wedding trip to include New York and other east ern points. Anton Johnson and Miss Florence , E. Miles, both of Boone. Ia., were married by Rev. Charles W. Savidge Saturday. Arthur D. Anderson and Miss Bluffs, were married by Rev. Charles W.. Savidge at his residence Satur day. .Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hurley accompanied them. Frank T. Hamilton Dies Suddenly on Train While on Trip i Brief City News Weather Strips Higfln Mfg. Co. Adr. Have Root I'rint It Beacon Press Electric. Washer. Burgess-Granden Co. Allen. Coolirtee & Co.. 721 tst Na tional bank. Tyler 3300, Public Ac countants and Federal Tax Experts. Dakotana Married Here Miss Marecka H. Buss and Michael Betels of Sioux Falls, S. V., were married by Kev. Charles AV. Savidge. Stream Funeral Service Funeral services for the late A. P. Stream will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 from Graceland church. Mem bers of Patten lodge No. 173, A. O. U. W., will take part in the cere monies. Salvation Army Promotions Twenty Omaha officers of Ihe Salva tion Army will be commissioned at the corpa headquarters, 1711 Daven port street, by Col. A. B. Pebbles, chief divisional officer for Iowa and Nebraska, during special services. Ensign Marshall will assist. "Maplo Leaf" Club to Meet A meeting of the recently formed "Ma ple Leaf club, composed of Cana dian war veterans, will be held Wed nesday, October 15. at the Army and Navy club, Seventeenth and Howard streets, at 8. Secretary J. H. Neil- son extends a welcome Invitation to all ex-service men of the Canadian and British forces. Attends Surety Comrjanv Con vention W. H. Wheeler Is attend ing the National Surety company convention in New York Cltv. He will be the company's guest at the Hotel McAlpin, will be entertained at luncheon at the New York Bank ers' club and will join 100 of the country's surety specialists In dis cussions of the nation s financial and business problems. SAIL RIGHT IN TO YOUR MEALS When You Get Acquainted With Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab lets, There Will Be No Per ils From Gas, Sour Risings and Other Storm Experi ences of Indigestion. How often you meet people who say to eat that would be my finish. With Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets a Dyspetic Sails Right In to the Good Things To Eat But they can eat melons, fried fish, mince pie, cheese and such terrors of the dyspeptic provided the meal is followed with a Stuart's Dyspep sia Tablet. Thus to rule out all the tasty and savory foods for fear of indigestion, gas and a sour stomach, is both needless and depressing. These tablets are composed of di gestants and stomachics in such pro portion as to digest food and thus relieve the stomach of an excess burden, particularly if the stomach has been overworked. It is a safe rule to follow each meal with a Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablet, then you may eat what you like wherever you are and not be rated a forlorn dys peptic Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets may be found in all drug stores through out the United States and Canada. Buy STOVES at HARPER'S FUtiron Bid., 17th and Howard Skinner's the Best Macaroni and Spaghetti made of Durum Wheat Progressive Women Use The Omaha Bee Advertising Col umns as Their Shopping Guide.. FISTULA CURED l!!?1" y". "Ithout a sever. ar?iea oparmUoa. No Chloroform or Ether uied. Core SJS.C5l PAY-WHEN CURED Writ, for illu. 5Jx!k ReciaJ ltt.. with Damn and -h!Ti?L mor hn !. prominent people wH aEiiusiiv-nfcij cure a. - luauruuj vUrfQi 02. E. fi. imXt m Bss BWg, fiBuia, Hefc CHILDREN QUIZ 'GENTLEMAN THIEF WHILE AT WORK Gets $6,000 Jewelry From Donahue Home in Nine teenth Job. Two of the most beautiful homes on South Thirty-second avenue were invaded by the "gentlemasr burglar" at 4 yesterday morning. Diamonds valued at $6,000 comprised the loot of the biggest haul yet made by the polished rogue when he entered the home of T. J. Donahue, live stock commission man, 2340 South Thirty second avenue, and held a conver sation with every member of the family, including five children. The modern Raffles also entered the home of Robert Trimble, fruit commission man. 23?6 South Thirtv- second avenue, next door to the Donahue home, but took nothing. The Trimble home is one of the places in which the "gentleman burglar," who has been effecting successful robberies of Omaha homes recently, did not talk with any one. Diamonds and Rings. The loot taken from the Donahue home consisted of diamonds set in rare platinum pins. Mr. Donahue's engagement and wedding rings were also taken. After ransacking the Trimble home, the thief entered the Dona hue residence by breaking a safety lock on a front window. He cut the telephone wires as in other in stances of the "gentleman's robber ies. Mr. Donahue, who was rsleep in a front room upstairs, awoke when the man, wearing an extra large black cloth over his face, an1, flashing a green light and a gun, en tered his room. "Be quiet. That's all I ask," the burglar ctlmly urged Mr. Donahue. He ctrried on a conversation in re gard to the whereabouts of "some cash" in the house. When Mr. Douahue secretly. removed a dia mond ring, valued at $1,000, from his finger, the burglar again cau tioned him to be quiet. Entering the room of Miss Etta Carberry, a sister of Mrs. Donahue, the burglar was welcomed with the woman s loud outcry. "I'm not a harmin' anyone, lady," the masked gunman assured her. He encountered Mrs. Donahue, who was awakened by the cry, in the hallway of the upstairs. "Just get in there," the thief com manded, pointing to Miss Carberry's room. "I want to be with the children." Mrs. Donahue cried. Mary Alice, 12; Margaret, .10; Virginia. 6; Frances Elizabeth, 4, and Catherine, 2 years old, were in a room to gether. "Then get in there and sit on the bed until I'm through," the masked "gentleman" commanded. The thief had no sooner entered the children's room than they all awoke, sat up in bed and stared at him. "Ain't he funny?" Virginia, 6 years old, remarked. "Are you a bugglar?" Margaret asked. At this juncture, the burglar lean ed over to the children and lifted his mask. While Mrs. Donahue sat quietly on the bed, the burglar snatched a jewel box from the bureau. The box contained the following: One platinum bar pin set with four emerals and 31 diamonds, a platinum dinner pin set with diamonds. A pearl solitaire pin set with platinum and diamonds. Platinum solitaire ring set with lyi carat diamond. Platinum wedding ring set with 15 diamonds. Diamond brooch; two lavilieres. Mrs. Donahue estimated her loss at $6,000. The jewelry is partially insured, she said. Use The Bee want ads for results Brandeis Saddle Hopes Carry Off More Honors George Brandeis has received word that his saddle horses carried off high honors Friday night at the Chicago Horse show, Just as they have been doing at all the largest showr. in the western country 4his year. In t1 open class for five-gaited horsv. )ver the Top" won the first place, ' with Princess McDonald third. Singlol Tax Debate Will. Be Held Wednesday Night A single tax debate will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 in the ' Unitarian church. Thirty-first and Harney streets, under the auspices of the Men's club. VV. F. Baxter will open the debate and David Olson and J. B. Haynes will speak n the negative. The Men's club will . Hine at 6. - SUGAR OMAHA'S NEW STORE. Freeh MU. Hardware, Paint and Wall Paper at Harper's. Monday Surer and Coff.s Day Fin Granulated Sugar lie Per Pound Monday w. will tail Bonnd. of ugar with taeh pound of eoffaa. Bay S poundi of eofft and g.t it pounda of near. H. H. Harpar Co. 17t)i and Howard St. FUtiron Bldf . SUGAR tf3?3 1 1 B If 1 I I I KSl I 1 E I III III KSWMUiU3 Ui Hi. 0 Mi-' i s i m m u i imnnin 1 1: nuiiii mi i iimmtiriniKHnuiiiHtniinftfimiBmnniniiinimti m n f n iTniRmnrnfrarniTTnraiRfnintTRHtanniis Rich Golden Library Table Colonial period design made of genuine quarter-sawed oak, rich golden finish. This beautiful table is just like the picture and the top measures 28x48 inches. Fitted with "Domes of Silence" glides to protect the carpet. A snlfmdid valiifi ni I f lift rAmnr'ir;illr lnv. Jiil Mm -1 price, only Our new fall shipments are beginning to ar- j i rive. We want you to see the magnificent display, and J as a special inducement for you to come now we have I Created some unusual bargains that we know you will J find hard to resist. Remember furniture prices are going 1 to jump now is the time to buy. Remember, you can 1 I pay cash at Hartman's, or use your credit, as you prefer. llSIBHIlilllHM 5 5 ;aira!iinniJBiiiiin;iiraiiMrca::i iMnffiwiiHiiffiiuiiffliiiSiiiini $32.85 tJDiumn New Breakfast Suites They created a sensation at the recent furniture market These suites are novelty as to design and come la bright ly colored enamel finishes. A variety of designs to se lect from at truly moderate prices. ii i A Buffet of Pleasing Design Colonial buffet built oi solid oak and finished golden. Very massive and beautiful. Has roomy china compart ment with full width drawer above. Two smaller drawers for sil verware. A rare value p.t .this week's sale price $38.75 Luxurious Bed Room Suite Choice Brown Mahogany Discerning folks will Instantly appreciate th extreme beauty of this bedroom suit De Luxe. Has novelty ihaped pull and a raised, eelf-colored ornament, as shown above. The Illustration ahowa the exquisite lines of each piece. Surely this suite is the great est bargain offer In many months. Complete suite as shown, consisting rftnor "7f" of a large slxe dresser, vanity toilet table, bow-end bed and roomy chlf- JHZOJ j f orobe. rjrlced for thU week at the remarkably low price of t"vw v laiiHIiffiKM Queen Anne Diners On of our many specials for this week, chair in the Queen Anne period, Jacobean finish and upholstered in genuine blue leather. Specially priced at A solid oak $8.50 Everyone Loves Columbia Music Wherever there is- a Co lumbia Grafonola there is always entertainment. We make this possible in YOUR home through our Generous Credit Terms EXTRA SPECIAL! Genuine Wilton Rugs . only $59.50 Just another rug bargain ottered from our extensive stocks. This week will find scores of bargain hunters buying at Hartman's, tor we do not boast when we say that this is jour chance of s hundred of buying this quality rug at such a decided saving. Genuine Wilton Rugs, full 9x12 size, seamless. A splendid selec tion or all the new colorings and designs. While they last Sold on Easy 7irms $59.50 Come Early. R.t.i w. do not charge interest. All styles and fin ishes from RECORDS Our location Is very convenient and we cordia ly solicit your record patronage. Extensive Stove Display We have on display In our basement the most complete showing we have ever had and offer these on easy terms, if you wish. A varied assortment of Ranges, Combina tion Ranges and Gas Stoves at moderate prices. A Heater of Beaut If you want to get a heak; that will "dress up" your liv ing room and at the same time keep your home warm and comfortable, come in and see this real value. Attrac tively nickel trimmed ind this week we aw featuring a large family size at only ' $26.75 Charming Living Room Suite Mahogany Frames Cane Panels J Folks who know and appreciate real quality In parlor furniture will be greatly attract M ei to this suite. The frames are made of mahogany, handsomely carved; all three' g pieces have cane panels under the arms and in the backs. Figured velour upholster- i Ing. This suite comes complete with bolster roll and pillows as shown. Annn rA If But one of the many designs displayed on our main floor. Come see this JSn Dll B unusual three-piece suite bargain at ynvi.wv The World's Largest Home Furnishers Sixteenth. Between Hjtrney and Howard A Table You'll Like Of all the period designs, the most pop ular is the William and Mary period, liko the table shown below, which we are offer ing as a special for this week's selling. This table is made of solid oak, in the Ja cobean finish; has a m -a 04-incQ top and ex 2 tends to six feet. Buy yours this week at $54.50 Period Style Dining Suites X new shipment of period styles Just rwi.lved. A hots selection of walnut, mahogany and Jacobean oak fin ishes Chairs upholstered in genuine leather, blue r Spanish. Sold at bargain pries. Rare Rocker Value An all-upholstered rocker ralue for thii week. Is wide and roomj, with comfortable arms. Uphol stered in high grade Spanish Fabricoid. This rocker Will add to the at tractiveness of the best furnished room, and has spring con- struction under the seat An ideal rock er for your living room, at only $3985 40-lb. Hair Mattress It's a Cudahy Hair Mattress If mads to give lasting: service built to encourage restful sleep, a s e Tou are able to realise a tremendous Jh I .OO saving at our very low price f " An Attractive Oak Dresser Dresser values by the score in every imaginable style are to be found on our fifth floor make it a point to see these this week. The Colonial period dresser shown to the left is one of the super-bargains and has three roomy drawers, all full width. Has mirror of large di mensions. A value at Easy Terms $18.75 "Sellers" Kitchen Cabinets We are agents for the nationally known "Sellers" Kitchen Cabinets, the greatest "Kitchen Aide" of today, and will gladly give you a demonstration of Its many time-saving feat'ires. Base Burners of Value fhere Is a great deal of dif ference In base burners, and as we have been handling the better makes for bo many years, we claim we know pretty well which 13 the BEST for any given purpose. We will gladly show you the best for your needs and you may pay for It In easy pay ments, t ' 'le you are enjoy ing It In your home. Pricei up from i $65.00