THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: SEpI'EMBE 26.
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Former Soldier,
Victim of Shell
v..
Shock, Kills fcffl
Baclielor Farmer Found on
River Bank With Wrists
Slashed and Head
Blftvn Off., .
Following an all night search by
relatives, the body of Chris Jensen,
28, bachelor ex-soldjr, 1102 South'
lixty-second street, was found with,
the head blown off and wrUts
gashed on the bank of the Elkhorn
river near the Bruning farm on
West Dodbe street' Friday noon
Beside the body lay a shotsun.
County officials were informed yes
terday and sad the case appar
ently was one of suicide. No in
cuest will be held. v
Relatives' refused to discus the
jfhooting. The mairapparentjy had
Seen dead 24 hours.
Jenseft had placed the muzzle1 of
the shotgun in his mouth and pulled
the trigger with his toe. lie had
slashed the'arterics in his wrist be
lore using the shotgun.
Was in 111 Health. --
' Jensen had been working with- his
brother-in-law oji the Bruning farm.
Thursday afternoon, the Bruning
family came to Omaha' to see the
daylight parade, leaving him alone
on the farm. '
When they returned, he could not
M be found and a search was instituted
t which lasted through the night and
up Jo yesterday noon when the body
! -.was found by 'the river.
V Dcspondeiw on account -M ill
health, contracted from shell-shock
which he suffered when in France
with the signal corps of the Fifth
Army division, is thought v to have
ca1sed Jensen to commit suicjue.
neon's parents say he never re
amed nis neaitn since nis enscnarge
in thr armv and tVint'he brooded
instantly over his condition.
Died On Birthday
Jensen was (o celebrate his twenty-eighth
birthday on the day of his
death with his parents1 brothers and
sisters. , ' ,
Funeral services will be. held at
the 'home of the parents. Mr. and
Mrs. C. H. Jenten. 110' South Sixty-
tcond street, rive brothers and
four sisters also survive. Jensen had
been in the aftny for a year and saw
nine tnontns service m rrance. tie
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participated- in several major battles.
Registration for College of
Commerce Closes October 1
Registration for the ney College
of Comnlerce established b Creigh
ton university is to close October 1.
A1reiy 65young men have under
taken tffe course, wflich is conducted
as a series of evening classes, four
days a week. Day classes are not
possible, despite the requesUof many
propective students, because of lack
of ejass rooms. ' K
Classes include. accountancy, sales
manship, advertising, commercial
law, and Spanish. The faculty in
cludes: Accountancy, William Bry
t'en; advertising, Robert Manley;
salesmanship. Fein Fodrea; public
speaking, Edwin Puis; law, 'John
-Senncwitz: Spanish, the Kev. - r.
ciabrict;-.. "
Jerry Howard Fars Flag of
Ak-Sar-Bem Is Highjacker
' Jerry Howard, health inspector,
espied during his rounds yester
day a banner waving in the breeze
on a house at Thirty-third and Wal
nut streets.
The , banner bore the colors 6i
red, yellow and green, a strange de
vice according to the inspector,.
Mr. Howard rushedto the bffice
of Police Commissioner Ringer and
confided his suspicions.
) , The tri-colored banner was an Ak-
I Sar-Ben decoration, but Mr. How-
I ard believed it njiight have been the
insignia of a band of pirates or high
' jackers. J
Mayor Starts Two Caftier
Pigeons on Flight South
A pair of homing pigeons were
released" yesterday from a window
sill of Mayor Smith's office, one of
he birds carrying in a small cap
' (. ule a message front the mayor of
I Omaha' to the governor of Missouri
I at St. Louis.
V Afterthe door of the box was
,opened, thejigeonsi stretched their
wings several fimeand then hcppel
off for their long flight to a loft .in
v St. Louis, whence they were re
Vv moved a few days ago. v
The birds directed their flighf
first toward the west and then
veered to the south. , '
'Sleiress to $25,000 Is Sent
To Girls' Industrial Home
Hazel Bender, 16, 2416 South'Nine
teenth street, who has been reported
missing from her home numerous
times and is said by her mother to
be heiress to $25,000 when 21, was
sentenced to the Girls' . Industrial
home at Geneva yesterday by
. District Judge Sears .in juvenile
court. The Bender girl is ordered
tov the home until she peaches 21
years.
Union Pacific Officials
Hold Safety Meeting Here
Safety for railroad passengers and
employes was the topic of a meeting
of 60 Union Pacific men from all
parts of the Nebraska division yes
terday. Suggestions for safety de
vices made by the local councils
were considered by this body,, which
meets once each mdnth. J. P.
Carey, division superintendent, is
- chairman.
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v Fails to Provide Bond.
Arthur Cramer, Thirty-second and
Q streets, whrf was arrested Friday
afternoon Vy federal agents on a
charge of the illegal manufacture of
liquor, waived preliminary harine
before Commissiifiier Ed. Boehler in
the federal building yesterday.
Cramer was placed in the county
jail after an unsuccessful attempt
to give $1,000 bond.
Funeral of Omaha Woman.
Miss Helen Elizabeth Cooke, 75
years ' old, died Friday at the
:; home of her sistlr. Mrs. A. W. Kins
! man, 112 South Twerjty-fifth ave
:, nue. Death was due to rheumatism.
.t Funeral services will be held at 3
I fya'clock this 'afternoonat the Kins-
man home. JUurial will be in Pro s
, pect Hill cemcteryj : , i
Shell Shock Victim '
Iows His Head Off
V ... Sy.
Six Men Are Robted
Here by Pickpockets
Pickpockets frolicked with glee in
Omaha Friday night, on street cars,
downtown corners and in motion
picture theaters.
H. T.Reed, 2706 Fowler avenue,
was robbed of his purse containing
$18 on a street car.
Harry Ohle, 4221 Fowler avenue,
also was robbed of a purse contain
ing $24 on a street car.
Richard Utterback, employe of the
Byrne-Hammer company, was re
lieved of a bill book containing per-so-nal
papers and lodge cards but no
money.
C. A. Johnson," Lyons, Neb., was
robbed of $80 at Sixteenth and Far
nam streets, while Walter C. Jones,
2871 Cass street, was robbed of $55
while in a motion picture house.
Frank Wihite, 515 North Thirtieth,
waMobbecf of $15 downtown.
Nearly 7,00d more automobiles are
owned in Manitoba this year than
last.
U. S. Army Wool Blankets, renovated... $4.98
U. S. Army All Wool O. D. Blankets.
Renovated. ..In perfect condition pO3U
New O. D. Wool Blankets, extra heavy.. $8.75
New Wool Double Plaid Blankets ho rjr
Special, at per
New Cotton Double Gray Blankets,
Extra .heavy. Special, per pair
Sweater Goats
O. D. Wool Ellji
over Sweaters,
at ;
O. D. Regulation
Wool SleevPless
Sweaters ....$J.W
Extra Heavy Gray
Sweaters, with
shawl collars I....J4.68
Grey Sleeveless Sweaters, special,
at -3
Black Jersey Sweater Coats, very
special, at ...1.'J9
Extra heavy, blue or inaroon wool
sweater coats. Special, at $6.93
D. Mackinaws
O. D. Wool
M a c k 1 n a w a,
Dtnch back.
Price .70
Three - Quarter
length- extra
tt e a v y O. D.
Wool Mackl
n a w s. Priced
at.. I. $15-915
Plni'i Mackinaw.
special
....$6,711
U. S. Regulation Army Tents
' . a u I n m-o.
Janvas Tents;
Khaki or white;
p y r a m Id shape;
alia 16xl ft; 11
ft. high- in center:
cost the ' U. S.
atovernment up
ward of $110. Our
price, while they
ast, each $47.50
New Kldge Tents St x9, made
of H-oi. ' duck. Brand new. Com-
,.$37.50.
Harness
New llanirss with -lnch bridles, 6
ring breeching with felt lined pads.
lVi-la. by 20 ft. lines and lft-lnch
breast strap. Traces 1-ln. by 6 ft.
No -collars or hitch straps. All oak
leather $89.50
Halters, double riveted, 1-ln. black
leather S1.9X
Tan Leather Pommel Bags $6.75
McClellan Army Leathei -"-Saddle
Bst. a real buy at $8.75
Hip Boots
Brand new Army
Hip Boots, special
tt $5.49
All Sizes --
Army Kne
,Kn:e.:3;. J nys
Buckle, All jjr y .
r Arctics , I
special
lour Buckle,
Rubber
special $3.49
Vests ,
Leather lined, leathei
sleeves, durable mole
skin backj special at
- 9.4 anl (10.50
Army
o
Heavy
t
plete with coles, special..
Genuine leather back,
O. O. blanket lined
$7.87
Corduroy backed lea
ther lined aviators'
vests (1X50
fiarb Wire
tVtra neav 4-polnt
tarb Wire; barbs i
inches apart. A real
'snap at per spool,
only ...,I.7fi
Paints s
Guaranteed faints
Outsid. white, pel
salloa . . $3.50
All colors M.J5
Red Barn $1.85
OUT-OF-TOWN
We ship goods euctly as advertised;
arart witn order. No C. O. D. shipments
mciuue pomage. v assure you prompt
money order or draf payable to
Nebraska Army and
1019 Howard St.
OMAHA, NEBRASKA.
Phone Tyler
Wpen Saturday Eveniug. .bend
Inspector Faces
" Liquor Charges
Former Federal Employe to
Be Enjoined by Govern
mentConviction. Means Prison.
Oliver P. Marlon, formerly gov
ernment meat inspector' in South
Omaha, was arrested by federal
agents yesterday for the second
time within the. last tvo months
charged with illegal manufacture of
liquor.' He was released on $2,000
bond
Following Mallon's first offense
he was suspended from the govern
ment service-, as a meat inspector.
He has cases 'pending in the federal
state, county and police courts otr
charges ot illegal manufacture of
liquor. '
Accprcjing to federal agents,
Jvlallon was manufacturing liquor
on a large scale and had a section
of bis home especially fitted for the
saleof his product.
Following his first offense the
former government employe prom
ised Prohibition Officer James Han
ley he would never, violate the law
a second time, it is said. .
The punishment for a second of
fense of this nature is nqt less than
or.e month or more than five years
in prison and from $200 to $2,000
fine. '
"The government will file a per
manent injunction against Mallon's
house," said Prohibition Officer
Hanley. "If federal, state, county
or city officers discover any more
violation of the prohibition law on.
the Mallon property we will take
the house." v ' ,
Mallon wasgovcrnment meat in
spector at South Omaha for more
thin 10 years. He has a (amily.
Ladies, Attention!
that you can havr your Suit, Coat,
Skirt and Tailored Dmi made at
LOHRMAN'S
at a bff saving. Owing to the hot
weather I will have reduced prices
for the next ten days.
1320 Farnam St. Phone Doug. 7327.
pair POtO
72x84 inches,
$5.98
Breeches and Blouses
U. S. Khaki laced
Breaches, renovated.
in perfect condition,
for
. .8!C
O. D. Wool
Breeches . . .
Army
.$2.49
O. T.
Canvas hen-
girt Kb
per pal
only
,.98e
Sheep Skin Lined Coats
Buy Now for Winter Wear and
-Save Money. I
Thres - quariui
length heavy
sheepskin lined
and sheepskin
collars .,.$17,511
Full size over
coat length,
sheepskin ' coat.
This coat is a
real snap $20.90
Shirts '
O. 8. Wool renovated hlrts. In ex
cellent condition. These shirts art
just the thjog for mall menKrcet -
car men, anvere
and all others do
ing outside work.
$2,911
Brand new O. D.
Wool Shirts at
$5.98
O. D. K h a k
Shirts, new at
$1.79
Shoes
Army Russet
Munson last
Shoes, $8.98
U. S. Army
Russet,, a J
real snap!
at ..... $0,851
Army Offi
cers' d r e
Shoes ..$9.78 !
Marine Hob.
nail Shoes, W
pair ...n.8'
Union Stiits
U u o n a m Wool
Union Suits. A IS. 00
value, special.. $3.71
Wrlchf. all wooj
union suits, special
4.;
Army wool under
undershirts a n 1
drawers, per gar
ment giii
Army wool undershirts. new...i.68
Army wool drawers, new ... gi.
Jerkins
Saddles
Full rigged army stock
saddles $69.50
Skeleton rigged army
stock saddles ... 145.00
Roofing: Paper
sanded od'th
Ides; 1 sqa (US sq.
ft) to the roll. Price
per roll .....$4.78
BUYERS i
writs plainly; send money oAer o
made. If Ordered by parcel poat
and satisfactory shipments,
Make
Navy Salvage 'Co.
V
1619 Howard St.
31S6,
for tomplet. Fries Usi,
$1,750,000 Cost of Free
Bridge, Mayor, Is Told
V )
The proposed new free bridge
across the 'Missouri river between
Omaha and Council Bluffs will cost
IOwcen $1,500,000 and $1,750,000,
according to an estimate made this
yesterday b Mayor Smith.
"This is an estimate K'ven tome
Union Outfitting Co.
I Sale Demohslration Pathe Phonographs i
"the Peoples' Store"
Out of the High-Rent District
! Attractive Rug
I Specials
6x9 Tapestry
Rugs
$31.50
$38.50
$44.50
$56.50
$62.50
$82.50
7-6x9 Tapestry
I Rugs
9x12 Tapestry
Rugs
8-3x10-6 Velvet
Rugs
9x12 Velvet
Rugs
9x12 Axmim'ster
Rugs
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Bed Room Suite of Character Ai0ree-piece suite of real beauty.
Made of selected walnut in a Signified Perioi design. One of our
moderate priced bed room suites
of quality. Most astounding J'
i value at '
Handsome Queen Anne Dining Room Suite One of the newest Period
styles in beautiful walnut. It includes a stately Buffet, 54-inch Table
wiifh 6-foot extensipn, & Dining Chairs and an Arm Chair to match,
upholstered in genuine blue leather,
reasonable, at
Howard "E-Z"
Bake Steel Range
Extremely economical in fuel con
sumption perfect baking results.
Made with reversible duplex ' grate
for wood or coal, has 14-inch oven,
large roomy warming closet, our 8-'
Inch covers in key plate top, large
air draft space constructed to give
years of satisfactory service, sold
on EASY TERMS jO
by the Wadcll company,- whose rep
resentatives were here a few days
ago," said the mayor. "I have
asked other bridge companies to
furnish us with sketches "amxesti
mates without charge."
The iffayor believes that a fair di
vision of the bonds with which, to
pay for the bridge would be two
thirds for Omaha and one-third for
Council Bluffs.
The next step will be the selection
OUT OF
TIENT
Pathe
that measures up to every standard
$179,50
exceptionally (
$339.50
Howard Heaters Kedara Coal
Hills They are scientifically con
structed. Two air-tight drafts
of Intense efflciancy regulate and
control the air entering tho stove,
thereby extracting the greatest
amount-4f heat
from. -the fuel
....$36.50
Priced as. low as.
77te Home of
S. E.
r
mm
of engineers by joint approval of
the officials of .Omaha and Council
Bluffs, a
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Bank Clearings Fall.
Bank clearings in Omaha for the
past week decreased $4,000,000 over
a week ago and almost $7,000,000
,oYer the corresponding week a year
ago. ihis weeks clearings were
$58,467,433.66. Those of a year ago
at this season were $65,098,743.14.
THE HIGH
DISTRICT
.Union
--Come in
Hear the latest Jazz music, operas and famed reproductions of noted
artists as they are played on the Nationally Advertised Pathe by the
Sapphire Ball. . You will be wonderfully pleased over the distinguished
superiority of this Phonograph.
With
Superb
Demonstration Continues
-
Specialist in Charge
You will profit by this Sale and , Demonstration.
It 13 your opportunity to get firsthand facts about
Phonographs. You are welcome w attend the
Hourly Concerts ask questions tho representative
is here to give you all information.
$125 Pathe Phonograph
. Given Away FREE
Semeone attending this sale and demon
stration will be given a beautiful Model 7
Pathe. Inquire at booth for particulars.
Will be given away Friday evening at 8
p. m. absolutely no purchases necessary.-
Floor Lamp
Beauty
Substantial Mahogany finished base
ieautiful silk shde with dainty
figured designs - fJ'OT f?A
at ,,..$27.50
Period Dressing Table The design
matches well with any suite. Made
in rich Mahogany. Triplicate plato
mirrors, and two d0 fP
'convenient drawers. .u)07. i O
WJhy buy ready-made clothes when you can
buy the easy running New Home Sewing
Machine for $1 A WEEK and make your
own. With all its splendid attachments you
can make almost anything at the minimum
of cost. Sold with maker's 10-rear warranty.
Guaranteed Dependable Furniture
MOT
OTFIIWIIKI
COR. 16th:& JACKSON
$17,000 peal, Delayed hy
Missing Record, Completed
After a search for a missing rec
ord that began last May, W. T.
Graham and Harold Graham cleared
up the title to theihrec-story flats
at 2117-19 Sherman avenue, and com
pleted their sale for $47,000 vester
dav. Dr. W. S. Payne of Neligh,
Neb., sold the building lo Herbert
Barnes an investor of the same town.
Outfitting Co.
Monday
Sapphire Ball
Tone Quality
Plays All Records
No Needles to Change
No Scratched Records
Till Saturday
i
Join the $1 a Week
Pathe Club
175 Members Taken
Luxurious Livirfa Room Suite A
fully selected mahogany with fine
upholstered, deep loose cushions,
bolsters and one pillow,
complete,
at :
1 J-
3 ROOM J a "ROOM1 1 g- ROOM -
Outfits & t outfits " O Outfits, j
$199.50
$275.00
Igfl
Queen Anne urease- iieuutl
ful walnut in a dignified de
sign, extra large plate glass
mirror, three roomy drawers
finest workmanship and
construction,
at ,
$69.50
STS.
Governor Names Eberstein -To
Attend Prison' Convention
Chief of Police Eberstein has been
named by Governor McKclviV to
represent Nebraska at the conven
tion of the American Prison asso
ciation in Columbus O., October
10-14.
Bee want ads are best business
getters. .
SIXTEENTH AND
JACKSON STS.
Every-Day
Values x
cdar Oil 39i
Brooms 33
Clothes Dryer 89J
Electric Toaster '$2.95
Acmo Freezer 656
Casseroles $2.19
Kiddy Cars $1.98
Electric Iron $3.95
Porch Gate $1.49
Baby Swing 98 6
!
Lace Curtain !
Specials
Nottingham Curtains Beautiful I
patterns, 2 yards long, a bargain, I
each ,85k I
Filet Lace Curtains Variety!
lovely designs, 2 yards long,, m
each $1.45 I
Marquisette Curtains Many artls-
tic patterns, 2'a yards long, priced j
Jow, each $2.98
Panel Marquisette Curtains .2 1
yards long, very fancy and attrac- I
tive, each $4.25
Swiss Net Curtains A gorgeous g
assortment of patterns, 2 yard3 I
long, each $4.98 I
genuine "Kamen" Snifa maiin nt
cane backs and ends and beautifully 2
Marshall construction, two handsome I
, nnrtn rr I
sDn .nil i
$344.50 i
$1.00
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Puts a J-Ioosier
in Your Home
Two million women approve the
HOOSIER because of its splendid
construction its simple, natural ar
rangementits extra capacity -its
many exclusive features and its
ability to save steps and make
kitchen work easy. Bring in a dol
larvand let us send a HOOSIER to
your home. ,
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