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BEQUEATHS CITY
SITE AND FUNDS
FOO-A HOSPITAL
Norman E. Warren of Friend
is Benefactor of His Town;-
" . BlgEstate Left to '
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, Fripds, . fyb., April, 21. (Spe
cial.) The will of the late -Norman
E. tyarren, who was buried here
Sunday afternoon, - has been - read
and he -has bequeathed to the city
, of Friend two valuable city lots on
which ' to erect a hospital to be
known as the Warren Memorial
hospital. Ten thousand dolhtrs goes
with the lots with. which to. build
the hospital. It is-estimated that
the estate is worth $150,000.
, Other bequeaths were: "-
To his housekeeper. Mrs. 'Eliza-
" beth R.onan, he bequeathed a resi
dence property in Lincoln and $5,000
in cash and a diamond cluster ring.
To the Methodist church -of Friend
he gave $1,000 to be used as di
rected by the trustees of that insti
tution1. To the Salvation Army,
$1,000; to the American Red Cross,
$1,000; to each of two aunts,
$1,000; to four of his neighbors,
John Shebel, Jacob Smith, Mrs. S.
'G. Kleckner and Miss Sadie Mosh
ler, $500, to be paid to them in sums
of $12 i er month. V
One thousand dollars invested in
an electric light bond of the city of
Friend is set aside that the income
nay be used for the upkeep of the
-Warren lot in Andrew cemetery. AH
.other property, including! farm land,
city property, ( personal property,
cash in bank,' stocks, bonds, war
saving stamps, etc., he bequeaths to
his niece, Miss Erma Warren, a girl
17 years of age, the only surviving
heir. There it one quarter section
farm which he provides shall, at the
death of his niece and her mother,
provided no children are left by the
niece, remain, the income of which
shall be used by the city of Friend
for the upkeep of the Warren Me
morial hospital." -
Mr. Warren was a single man, 48
years old. He owned some of the
best properties in the city of Friend.
He was the owner of several valua
ble oil leases in Texas and had spet
the winter in the south looking; after
his interests there.
Youth's Prayer May Have
' Settled Famous Law Suit
Aurora, Neb., April 20.(Special.)
Emit Fleming's prayer in the
court room when his ' sisters and
brothers were fighting for a division
of his mother's farm way or may not
have done it, but .something has
brought aboyt a settlement of that
controversy. . By an agreement of all
the brothers and sisters in court,
Judge Corcoran decided fne famous
suit by ordering the farm sold, the
debts paid and. the remainder of the
funds divided.
' Fleming startled the court and all
the spectators when he was called
as a witness by rising to his feet and
uttering' a fervent- prayer. - i
This closes one of v the most sen
sational law suits that' has been 'in
the Hamilton .county .court ifor some
time. Minnie Lyon. of Sweetwater
was the plaintiff. Her sister, Mrs.
Frank. Plack, and" her' brother, Emil
Fleming, were the defendants. :
Wife Obtains Divorce on ',
Grounds of Cruelly
Fremont; Neb., April 20. (Spe
cial.) On the ground that her hus
band, who was committed to, the
state hospital for the insane 'five
months after she married him, con
cealed his mentaj condition at the
time of the wedding, Dora Launer
secured from District Judge Button
an annulment of her marriage to
Otto Launer. She was awarded the
.custody of their child. - , . .
DeWitt Woman, Visiting at
Beatrice, Dies Suddenly
Beatrice, Neb.,' April's 21. (Spt
cial.) Mrs. i Giorge Barmby, 31
years old, of DeWitt, died suddenly
here after a 'brief illness. She was
the daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. Wil
liam Becker, old residents of Pe
Witt, and leaves no family except
her husband. ' . '
Governor Gets Copy of Old
Deed to Part of Habo
Fremoat, Neb., April 21. (Spe
cial.V-AVhile in Beatrice filling
speaking date Governor McKelvie
was aiven the cocv'of a deed show
in that Nebraska owns a half mile
of the, south j Jetty of the harbor at
Galveston, lex. .
The deed was given to the gov
ernor by W. H. Robbiiw, who was
a member of a committee which
represented Nebraska at the time
when Galveston dedicated its vnew
harbor in 1897. The deed was made
out to Alvin Sajinders, chairman of
the Nebraska commtftee, and covers
the first half-mile of the southern
jetty. AtUhe time of the death ot
Mr. Saunders an attempt was- maae
tb discover the original deed, but
to no avail. . ,
Drowned Sailor Will Be
Buried in Washington
Washington, April 21. (Special
Telegram.) Judge Kinkaid was ad
vised by the JNavy qepartment that
the body of Arthur Perry Larison
of Chadron,Neb., a mechanics mats
on the U. S. S. Preble, who drowned
recently with seven other sailors
while returning from shore leave at
Manzanillo through the capsizing ot
I motor boat, would be brought to
Washington folk interment in Ar
lington National- cemetery, accord
inn to the wish of his father. The
body is due to arrive on April 28,
being Drought to xiewport ruews on
the U. S. S. Solus of. the Atlantic
squaaron.
It is expected Mr. Larison will at
tend his son's burial in Arlington.
Heavy Rains Flood Fields
In Vicinity of Beatrice
Beatrice, Neb., April 21. (Special,)
Heavy rains here the last two
days have flooded ' the fields and
lowlands, and it will be some days
before Gage county farmers can re
sume work in their fields. .Dry
weather is badly needed, as the
farmers are anxious to plow for
corn. The moisture, however, is just
the thing tor winter-wheat, and
much of 1he grain, which was
thought to have been badly damaged
a few weeks ago by the heavy winds.
.will -make an average crop.
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Good Merchandise
-"-and the truth about it,
Featuring Thursday
Suits of the Better Sort
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AT THESE price we have grouped individual and frequently
exclusive iiodels. They represent prevailing fashion and
-popularity and. are offered at these reduced' prices (they have
been $98.50 to $179.50) to make way1 for-summer models
Designs cover exquisite trimming, braided, beaded and beau
tiful embroidered knife ana accordion pleatiiig in the skirts.
A very rare and desirable offering '
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Fabrics
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"., Turn to the right on entering the, store and
-'be greeted with a charming array 'ot SMc
Fabrics.
Everything that fancy or fashion favors
Is here In profusion.
Stttple Silks Taffetas
Messalines Satin de Luxe
In All the Shades That Sell.
Novelty weaves that interest and adorn.
. . Kirasi Kumsa, Dew Kist. Fairy Spun,
'.- . ' Whippoorwill, Baronet Satin and .Tricot
t;'; ; Crape, ' .
On Thursday
A Very Great Sale of j , ,".
Silk Georgette Crepe,
' About forty pieces of our standard cloth,
- dependable, by test, is myriad shades, will
i be oa sale for tats day only, t
'2. 95 Yd
There, will be no quantity limit in this saK
Bute the former and future price is much
higher.,
r v'Tura-igain'. to the, right' into a,ome
' "-what secluded, "but very active aisle.
On the Right Hand
Fabrics of WqoI
Serges and nicotines in ahe wanted navy.
Beautiful plaids, checks and mixtures for
skirts and suits. Soft peach bloom and
Bokari for outer wraps. '- '
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On the Left
Cotton Fabrics
- 7 ' An inviting sad ajnazrag range of print- "
. . ed voiles. The color and designs are ot a
distinctive character.' Ginghams from Scot-
, land cnarm with their clear colors woven in
. ; plaids or stripes. ' Organdies from Switzer
land that reuin their color and finish. New
weave for skirting. '. Economy silk id all
. : .shades,'" -..:.'
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Velvet poats
Sport Models Belted
'39.75 ,
fetching number in black only
Thursday Selling
Junior Dresses
At'29,'39, 49Eah
" A splendid group of the newer. Spring
' .Dresses grouped tor Thursday's selling. Ap
pealing frocks displayed; the latest .style
trends with touches of hand work and ma
chine embroidery. The colors are all de-
ftirable: Navy, brown, black,' sand, taupe
and Copen. Materials of serge, - tricotine,
satin, jersey, Georgette, taffeta and trico
; lctte. . . . '
Petticoats
At '8. 95, ?ch
. Extreme values in the season's choice1
skirts ot Jersey Silk.
Foe your ew suit or vf rock these skirts
answer admirably the whims ot every
style trend. ' Beautiful soft clinging silk,
close fitting, yielding to your eve . move-
ment . . v "
Flounces of bright colors, accordlam
, pleated. Coldrs are pink, navy, green,
taupe, saad, gray, purple, black, and
brown. Tour Outer garment will fit bet
ter, feel better, look better with these
' splendid skirts. ' '
Millard Boys and Girls 1
Organize Another Club
Five boys smd two girls have or
ganized the ninth boys and girls
club in Donglas county at Millard.
Ray Siert of Millard was chosen
president; Pearl Schomer of Millard,
vice president; Vcrna Schmidt of
Millard, secretary; Claus Palmbeck
of Millard, treasurer. The other
members of the club are Harry
Schomer, ' Benson station, Omaha;
Arthur Kuehl, Station B, Omaha;
and Carl Hansen of Millard.
The name chosen ior the organiza
tion is "The 100 Per Cent Pur Bred
Holstein Calf club." After the draw
ing of calves, D. H. Propps. field
man for tin Journal Stockman,
made a short ts?k. ' . s
Albion Girl Wing Contest.
Albion, Neb., April 21. (Special)
From a total of 135 slogans sub
mitted to the Albion Commercial
club in a contest just (dosed, Miss
Dorothy Mam of this city won the.
prize. "They Shall Not Pass Al
bion" was the winning slogan
Two Precincts Are Unable
To Vote Owing to Bad Storm
Mullen, Neb.," April 20. (Special
Telegram.) Valley and Highland
precincts were unable to vote be
cause raassengers were unable- to
get through snow drifts to deliver
election supplies.
E. W. Gibbs, a member of the Val
ley election .board, attempted to vote
here, but the judges held they could
not accept his ballot for another pre
cinct if a voter in his own county.
Gibbs stated voters at . Valley
would demand the right to vote.
Parole Boys Charged With
Stealing an Automobile
Beatrice. Neb., April 20. (Spe
cial.) Wendell Culver and Walter
Herron, two boys who were brought
back froin Harvard, Neb., on the
charge of stealing a car belonging
to the former's father, Carwiu Cul
ver, were paroled yesterday to Pro-
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Judge
l-.avior.
officer Clark by County
O'Kecfe pending jjood be-
Henri
Scott
The Magnificent
Bass7Baritone of the Metropol
itan ppera Company, New York.
One of the truly magnificent
figures of the American concert
platform and operatic stage.
Hear him. . :
M$ , I 1 - 4-
Orpheum Theater
All This Week
Listen to Scott with your eyes closed. Let
your ears drink in the sublime dignity and
beauty of his voice. Then come into our
. shop and hear the New Edison RE-CREATE
Scott's voice. Hear it also with your eyes
closed. You'll discover something so alive,
so pulsating with soul that it won't seem, a
phonograph at all.
The NEW EDISON
"The Phonograph with a Soul"
gives you all the ear oan give you of the art
of Henri Scoti. i
HnoEDISON SHOP
SHULTZ BROS -Owners
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More Than
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Happy Homes J
Are the Owners of
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We still boast when
Hosiery
is mentioned
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We have the fashioned stockings that are
so scarce in the world. "
' Cotton, Lisle or Silk.
We have cloz in various grades and colors.
We have lace patterns in black, white and
color. We carry outsizes In all grades and
colors. For years Kllpatrlek Hosiery has
been a standard and a reliance. Our guar
antee assures durability, j , ;
Be an Informed
Presbyterian
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TJOSPITALS of the Presbyterian Qmch throughout .
11 the mission world last year cared fof over a million
patients. Offerings of Presbyterian churches in mission lands
are so large that for every $ I given by you to foreign work
there is expended on the field $ 1 .43.
N The Presbyterian Church is teaching the Siamese the
dignity of labor and providing them with shoes through a
mission tannery. Better bred chickens have been intro
duced into India, so that the people may have sufficient .
food. In Africa this church is teaching the blacks farming,
carpentering, and blacksmithing all to help build better
life for the natives. .
Learn the fads of Presbyterianism. Subscribe to New
Era Magazine, (75 cents a year, club rates) sample copy
from 1328 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Get from your
pastor two leaflets: "Bird's Eye View of the Budget of
1 $20-2 1 ; and VWhat Your Money Will Buy". Read
"The Four-Fold Task of the Presbyterian Church"
(40 cents, of Nw Era Headquarters).
Conit to. Church on Sunday
New Era Movement .
Presbyterian Church
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' Cooperating vlth Inter church World Hovemenb
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Beautiful case design. The' I
most beautiful piano in the
world at the price.
Guaranteed 25 Years:
It Will Last a Life Time.
New and Used
Pianos
Specially Priced
$205
$2651
$11Q
$2851
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Kingsbury
Oak
Schmoiier & Mueller
nearly new Oak
Hazftlton, Ebony,
fine condition
Steger & Sons,
mahog., extra fine
Llndeman, mahog,
like new
;$350
Have You
Heard
The New
Schmoiier &
Mueller,
the
Phonograph
Supreme
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We are representatives for
many of the world's best
pianos.
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By which all others are
measured.
Steger & Sons, Mc
Phail, Hardman,
Lindeman and the
Most Universally Used
Piano in the Westthe
Schnioller & Mueller.
OUt-of-town buyers no matter
where you live, mark Piano In
which you are interested with
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Immediate delivery.
Soft, Becoming Lines Are a
Feature of These Late
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PIANO CO !
Temporary Location,
114, 1J6, 118 So. 15th St.
Phone D. 1623.
The new tailored Serge Dresses arid the
models in Taffeta have all the charm and beauty of i
youth that the well-dressed woman seefes nowadays.
The selection of becoming modes for Spring and Sum-
mer is unusually large, embracing a variety of colors and
' trimmings so your needs can be satisfied I
$24.50, $29.50, $34.50 Up I
Enormous Purchase
of Aluminum, Ware
On Sale Saturday
Union Outfitting Co.
Every Piece Is of the High
eat Quality and Will Last
You for Many Years.
Sale Prices Are Just About
What You Would Pay for
Ordinary Granite Ware.
Substantial savings over regu
lar prices mark the Special Pur
chase Sale of High-Grade Alumi
num Ware which the Union Out
fitting Company places on sale
next Saturday.
It is a sale that will enable
every particular housewife to re
place her Granite Ware that Is
always chipping with fine Alumi
num pieces that will not rust or
corrode crack or scale that is
not affected, by acids and is eas-
ly cleaned.
The purchase included Sauce
pans, Preserving Kettles, Tea
Kettles, Rice Boilers, Aluminum
Sets and other desirable pieces.
The savings are additional evi
dence of the ever-increasing Buy
ing Power of the Union Outfitting
Company, located just out of the
High Rent District. As always,
you make your own terms.
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Stunning Suits
If you want further proof of their charm come and see them
and try them on. There are new Sport, Costume and Eton Suits
in serges, nomespuns and other fashionable fabrics
$39.50, $42.50 Up
New Polo "Coats
These bewitching Sport Coats serve a "double purpose." They
have warmth, without weight, and add a touch o style smartness
to the costume that can be obtained in no other way' Models at
$22.50, $27.50 Up '
j Every Hat "
$ Has an Alluring Smartness
' Just a glance at this mid-season showing will tell you of the
X styles to be. Small, medium or large whichever style you look
j. best in you will find it in straw, hairbraid or combi- AC
nations of materials reasonably priced, from yt)9d UD