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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 17, 1920)
THE BEE; OMAHA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 1920. 9 SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST COUPLE FOUND WITH GIRL Man and Young Wife Accused of Holding Missing Child Prisoner for Four Days. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Force, 1617 Chicago street, were bound over to district court in central police court yesterday on separata charges in connection with the four dayV disap pearance of 13-year-old Grace Knep per, 2223J North Twentieth street, who was found Thursday afternoon t the force home. A charge of aiding and abetting a delinquent was placed against Mrs. Force. Her husband was charged with criminal assault. The Knepper girl said she had been kept a prisoner in the Force home since her disappearance last Monday. Force is 50 years old. His iwife is 21. The Knepper girl disappeared after she had been taken to the Creighton dispensary, Fourteenth and Davenport streets, for medical treatment to her eyes. Mrs. Alice Knepper, mother of the girl, blamed her daughter's disappearance to scoldings she is alleged to have received fram her teacher at Lake school. The little girl went to. the Force home voluntarily after she left the Creighton dispensary, she told po lice. The Forces are friends of the Knepper family. When the Knepper girl sought to leave the Force home the night of heV disappearance, she was locked in a room, she told de tectives. Detectives found th ehild follow ing an investigation of a "tip" given them concerning the girl's probable whereabouts. Juvenile authorities took charge of the girl. Divorce Courts Briej City Hews Emery Conley asked the district court to give him a divorce from Emma Conley, to whom he was married less than four months ago. She was a widow when she married him and he alleges that she went to dances and left him at home to take care of her two children by her first marriage. Roy Fodisch knocked down his wife, Dulsie, and treated her with extreme cruelty in other ways, she alleges in a petition for a jivorce filed in district court Lcroy Hoover filed suit against his wife, Ansia If oover, for a di vorce in district court, alleging ex treme cruelty. They were married in 1911. y Charles Wilson alleges that Mis wife, Mary Wilson, deserted him 'in 1917; He filed a petition in district court for a divorce. 1 Charging extreme cruelty, Stella Stallings filed suit for divorce from Charles Stallings in district court. Edna Prenninger secured , a di vorce from John Prenninger in di vorce court on grounds of nonsup port, Judge Wakeley signing the de cree. ; Mrs. Annie Alston named Maude McMillan, Twenty-sixth and Blondo streets, co-respondent in a suit filed against her husband, Phillip Alston, asking for separate maintenance of $4 a day for the support of herself and three children. Mrs. Alston says her husband is a butcher for the Cudahy' Packing company and earns about $8 a day. She says he spends this oh his own pleasure and spends much time with the co respondent. Ship $500,000 of Silver in One Load To Hong Kong, China One of' the largest consignments of silver ever sent out of Omaha was shipped yesterday by the Amer-j ican smelting- & Kenning company to Hong Kong, China, in care of the American Express company. The consignment consisted of 400, 000 ounces of silver, worth more than $500,000, and represented a four days' output of the smelting com pany. The bullion is made up of bars weighing about, 75 pounds each. Because of its great weight, the consignment was loaded direct into a special freight car run into the yards at the plant It complete ly filled the car. The original order for the silver ' called for a shipment of 100,000 ounces per day for four days, but lack of railroad transportation caused the consignment to be held up. , Have Root Print It Beacon Press Library SHk Shade Lamps. IS pet redu'n. Burgesa-Granden Co. Adv. Back From Business Trip Bert Blair, former general manager of Kopao Bros., has returned front a business trip to Cleveland, O. , Former Omahan Dies Robert Bell Leech, prominent Mason of Los Angeles, died Thursday night. Be was a former resident of Omaha. Lowden for President Buttons and literature may be obtained at 936 First National Bank building. John N. Baldwin, Sec'y Lowden Club. Adv. Latest Improvement la invention to make their own rainwater at a cost of $5,000. Fubllo Invited to In spect Jensen Family Wetwash Laundry. Aav. To Bell Park Bonds The city council received from City Commis sioner Falconer an ordinance which Erovides for the sale of $50,000 park onds, the money to be used this year In development of the park eys tern. Fdquist Funeral Services The fu neral of Mrs. Anna C. Edqulst, 64 years old, who died at her home, 802 North Forty-second street, Wednes day, will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 from her home to Zion Luth eran church, Thirty-sixth street and Lafayette avenue. Burial will be in Forest lawn cemetery. Care of Prisoners City officials have arranged with Sheriff Clark for the temporary care of city prisoners In the county jail, on the basis of 50 cents per day, during the trans fer of cells at the city jail. A tem porary Jail will be used at Central police statiou during the construc tion of a new jail and station. Asks $10,000 Damages Alleging that her husband George Barnes, was overcome by fatigue from work ing long hours and that he fell asleep on the railroad and was killed by a Union Pacific train September 26, 1919, Lena K. Barnes, adminis tratrix of his estate, filed suit in dis trict court against the Union Pacific railroad for $10,000 damages. Invited to Hearing Charles F. McLaughlin, chairman of the mu nicipal government committee of the constitutional convention, has in vited city officials and others inter ested to attend a special hearing be fore the committee at Lincoln next Tuesday, 2:30 p. m. Home rule questions now before the committee wlU be discussed. Mayor Smith urged Omahans to attend this meet ing, because it will be of vital in terest to Omaha. To Discuss improvement Plans Plans for extensive improvements to the land lying adjacent to Dundee on the north, and Happy Hollow boulevard, will i be discussed at a meeting of the Creighton Park Im provement club next Thursday night Co-operation of the city officials for the installation of water, sewer, gas, paving and ornamental lights for this section will be sought. The un developed land at present Is owned by individual lot owners. Attends Library Convention Miss Edith Tobitt, public librarian, went to New York city last night to at tend a meeting of the American Library association. During her ab sence of six weeks Miss Blanche Hammond Xvill be in charge of the library. Miss Tobitt will assist the national association in preparing an extensive post-war program, which includes work in military posts, on ships in the merchant marine, and other centers where this work will be of practical value. Mother of Rioting Youth Recovers From Temporary Insanity MrsA nna Novak, who went into a state' of hysterics' or temporary insanity in Judge Sears court Thursday when a jury brought in a verdict of guilty against her son, a 17-year-old newsboy, charged with conspiracy to murder Will Brown, negro, in the court house riot, made recovery in a detention ward at the county jail yesterday, and was removed to her home. For a while it was necessary to use force to prevent her doing herself an in jury, so great was her shock at the fate of the youth. Letts Counter-Attack Reds and Take Prisoners London, Jan. 16. Advices to the Lettish legation here from Riga un der yesterday's date state that a bolshevik offensive alonjf the Reschitza-Kreutzbug railway on Wednesday was repulsed. The Letts counter-attacked and captured some prisoners. The Letts took six vil lages between Dvinsk and Vntopol and occupied the station of Pyta lovo. ' Reschitza, the advices say, is sur rounded on three sides and it is be lieved that if the Poles create a demonstration from the south a hur ried retreat of the bolshevik forces on this front will be caused. Income Tax Blanks Should Be Received By Monday Afternoon Income tax' blanks are being Widow Files Final Effort to Capture Holmberg Estate A motion was filed in district court yesterday by John Battin to set aside an order made by District Judge Wakeley January 14, setting aside the decree of divorce granted October 24, 1919, to Peter Holm berg. - Mr. Holmberg. 77 years old, died December 12. 1919. and bis former wife, Augusta Holmberg, then ap plied to administer his estate of $4,000. A will made by Mr. Holm berg the day after his divorce wis filed and County Judge Crawford. after a trial last Wednesday, held the will to be legal ' If the present motion is sustained Mrs. Holmberg will get no part of the estate ot the deceased. Court House Rioter Is Freed in Sears' Court L. H. Behring, charged with un lawful assemblage and rioting at the court bouse the night of September 28, was acquitted yesterday by 'jury wnicn heard tne evidence in District Judge sears court KEEP THE THROAT FREE FROM GERMS .... Formamint Tablets, destroy them and prevent sore throat You can relieve that sore, oainful throat quickly with Formamint Tab lets. For they kill the germs and prevent infection of the inflamed membranes. You keen the month and throat antiseptically clean, re-. freshed, and soothed with Forma mint Tablets. Buy a bottle today tonight try one right away. They are harmless ' though powerfully germicidal. Don't let your throat be the home of countless germ col onies. Destroy them. Singers, actors, smokers, etc.. find Formamint Tablets pleasant and beneficial. 60c. all druggists. 7S mailed out of the internal revenue of rice and it is estimated that the 125, 000 individuals on the mailing list will have received their blanks not later than Monday afternoon. Only a few of the partnership and corporation blanks have been re ceived at the revenue office, but a sufficient number is expected to ar- rive today from Washington to sup ply Omaha. v According to J. J. Gillin, in charge of the internal revenue office for Ne braska and Iowa, approximately $500,000 is obtained each month from excess profits, income and es tate tax in this district. Income tax returns must bs made not later than March IS, according to Mr. Gillin. English Lord and Party , Will Pass Through Omaha Lord Glen Conner, his valet and party of England are scheduled to pass through Omaha on March 7, it was announced at the Burlington railroad headquarters yesterday. Lord Conner and his party left New York for California January 14, taking a southern route. He will return by way of Denver, Colo., and Omaha, stopping in Chicago and at Niagara Falls before returning to New York. Prominent South Dakotans ' Arrive In Omaha for Visit 1 H. F. Slaughter of Dallas, S. D., prominent land man and auctioneer of that state, and State Senator Har old Gunvordahl of Burke, S. D., ar rived in Omaha yesterday for a visit of a few days. XfeOERM-KILLING THROAT TABLET WRITE TODAY FOR FREE SAMPLE It is of generrmt ilz and will pror to yen that FORMAMINT ia wonderfully effective aa well at plaaiant in mouth and throat trouble. Send a 2-eent stamp to pay postage aad we will gladly tend you this tree trial tube. The Bauer Cbemkal Ce. 169 W. 18th St, New York. The picture) that opens yoor eyes! Starts Sunday at the Sun Beginning Monday and Continuing Through out the Week Our Sixth Anniversary Sal Burgess Hash tarn Thrifty People Will lay for the Future During Our Anniversary tal EVERYBODYi STORE" Saturday the Day of Profitable Shopping in i n i n i iiiiiii'M m 1 1 1 m m 1 1 1 m 1 1 m 1 1 m l :: January Brings Economy Days :: at Burgess-Nash ! ; ; ' The great clearance sales that are going on through- '. ;; out the store afford ample and liberal opportunities to ; secure many lines of varied merchandise at prices which ; ; '. ' will probably not be possible again for many months. ' ' We recommend that you read this and our other ad- ; ; ! ! vertisements from day to day, for you undoubtedly will ' ' ;; find merchandise that you need or that you will need !! soon, and by purchasing now you will benefit by the ;; '. greatly reduced prices. J . .t. t t t. . t .9. . v..f.,tlltilfieteeTietnfaiTeiTnTeeT- -t- ---- Ta.Taif.iTiiTii n , J . - - t-.t.-t. rl T " " " H" J" I t r i "" - " I I 4 4 I I F V V. . I Wis 4 ill Silk Lingerie At Moderate Pricings Every woman likes to own just such dainty underwear as is found in this assortment, and these prices will be of great interest to her, we are certain. NIGHT DRESSES AT $4.95 Crepe da chine gowns in many attractive styles; lace togs and ribbon trimmed. NIGHT DRESSES AT $5.85 Of crepe de chine and society satin; lace trimmed and embroid ered; kimono and empire Effects. NIGHT DRESSES AT $8.95 Crepe de chine and society satin; beautifully trimmed with lace, some having adornments of embroidery design ncross the front. BILLY BURKE PAJAMAS, $3.95 Crepe de chine; mannishly tailored; trimmed with hemstitching; pockets and silk ties. ' BILLY BURKE PAJAMAS, $7.95 Of crepe de chine and society satin; filet and val lace trimmed; high empire effect BILLY BURKE PAJAMAS, $10.00 Of crepe de chine and satin embroidered and lace trimmed pock ets and ribbon, runs. . BLOOMERS AT $3.45 Crepe de chine and wash satin; elastic cuff at knee. ' BLOOMERS AT $4.95 Satin; elaborately trimmed with lace and lace medallions and rosebuds. i CAMISOLES AT 95c Crepe de chine and washrobe satin; lace trimmed, with ribbon straps CAMISOLES AT $1.50 Crepe de chine and satin; filet and val lace trimmed; ribbon straps or armsize. CAMISOLES AT $15 Crepe de chine and satin; trimmed with lace and embroidery; very dainty. ENVELOPE CHEMISE AT $3.95 Crepe de chine with touches of ribbon, or lace trimmed tops and ribbon straps. ENVELOPE CHEMISE AT $4.95 Crepe de chine and society satin; tailored and beautifully trimmed with lace and embroidery. ENVELOPE CHEMISE AT $5.95 Crepe de chine; trimmed in lace, tucks and embroidery; ribbon straps. SECOND FLOOR Annual January Clearance Sale OF . - 100 Women's and Misses' GOATS AT $150Q The woman who has been waiting for this big reduction will find such materials as Broadcloth Sikertone V clour Plush, Etc. j Some are trimmed with plush; others strictly tailored, but every one a wonderful value. Select yours early Saturday morning. No matter what style of coat you have set your mind upon, you will find it among these 100 coats, which have been carefully selected from our regular stock and radically reduced for quick clearance, at the ridicu lously small price of $15.00. SECOND FLOOR SATURDAY -"The Day to Take Advantage of Our A nnuaT January Clearance Sale of Shoes lA to Vi Regular Price our entire stock of women's boots not a style f Ml This sale includes reserved. at $4.65 Gray and field mouse kid with cravanetted top; welt soles, covered heels; re duced to $4.65. V at $7.95- All brown and gray kid lace boots; turn and welt soles, full Louis covered and leather heels; reduced to $7.95. at $4.45 Black kidskln; cloth and kid tops; button and lace styles; the slses 2H. J,3. 4 and 4. All reduced to $4.45. SECOND FLOOR Choose From a Variety of Hand Bags at $1.95 The styles consist of black strap purses of one, two or three compart ments; vanity boxes with mirrors and purse fittings, and the much desired Ko dak style purse. The leathers are moroc co and crepe grain seals. Imported creases, vachette and lambskin; also a few novelty leathers. Very special, $1.95. T Dainty White Cashmere Coats for the Children l4 Off Regular Prices THE cold winter days brings the need of warm coats, and thesA yytaHtt nrliitft nacVimoro onaia oto ca nrotm an1 tftnm. f ortable ; and then, too, the price has been reduced to exactly li off the original price. Some coats are plain ; others embroidered, and all are ex ceptional values. SECOND FLOOR Warm, Comfortable Bath Robes for the Children y4 Off Regular Prices IVOES the child need a new bathrobe! Is the old one worn f and shabby! If so, you will find this an opportune time to purchase a new one, for a large assortment of attractive two-tone Beacon Blanket Bathrobes have been reduced to the original price. Sizes 2 to 18 years. SECOND FLOOR MOTHERS! Take Advantage of This Clearance Sale of Boys and Juniors OVERCOATS at Price On Sale Saturday Only The sale that alf mothers have been looking forward to as the great est opportunity of the entire season to purchase the boy or Junior an over coat , Every coat In out. entire stock will be placed on sale Saturday ; at H r 0 their original price. Variety of Patterns Late Models , Wonderful Values Sizes 2lz to 14 Years Prices Bange Irom $7.50 to $19.75 FOURTH FLOOR Doll Clothes Sewing Class ' Saturday, From 10 to 12 A. M., on the Fourth Floor We knoTr that every little girl has new dolls to make clothes for, so we have made arrangements for all the girls to come here Saturday, and we will help them cut and sew their doll clothes. Thread, needles, scissors and material will be furnished free of charge, and competent Instructors will be In charge. Every Little Girl Is Invited to Attend Take Home An Interesting Book For Sunday, Reading: Here are a few of the newer and more popular books that yen certain to enjoy: ' Bachellor, are "Man for the Ages,' $1.75. "Not All the King's Horses," Chamberlain, $1.75. "Mrs. Marden," Hichens, $1.75, "WOrld of Wonderful Reality." Thurston, $1.75. "Great Desire," Black, $1.75. "Mary Olivier," Sinclair, $2.00. "New Wine." Castle, $1.75. "Jeremy," Walpole. $1.71 "Leave It to Doris," Hueston, $1.50. . "Re-Creatlon of Brian Kent," Wright, $1.50. "The Gay Dombeys," Johnson, $2.00. THIRD FIOOR ,MEN! Our January Clearance Sale of SHIRTS at $"M5 Continued Saturday Many of these shirts have been taken from our regular' 6tock and reduced to effect a quick clearance. The majority are fresh and clean, but a few are soiled or mussed from counter display. Manywill be less than today's wholesale cost Buy now for the future. All sises, 14 to 18. i Woven Madras , Printed Madras Percale Jacquard Effects Repp Cloth Silk Finished Cloths Handkerchiefs 20c and 35c A clearance sale of men's plain and Initial handkerchiefs of pure linen and cambric Two great groups, some slightly soiled, but wonderful values at 35c and 20c. Sample Belts, 30c An assortment of men's sample belts in black, gray and tan. In sizes it and 14. This is a very special price at 30c each. MAIN FLOOR