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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 23, 1920)
I' THE BEE:. -OMAHA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1920.- 7 Autos Stripped,, Homes Looted fry Night 'Marauders Tire Thieves Operate Un hampered, While Burglars Steal Diamonds, Jewelry. and. Clothing. ; i Tire thieves took the lead in the crime wave which is sweeping Omaha by looting a number of cars Sarked on downtown streets Thurs ay night, according to reports made to Acting Chief of Detectives An- Two tires were stolen from tne au tomobile of Dr; S. McCIenaghanyat Twentieth and Coyd streets. ' Another pair of tires was stolen from the cars of A. G. Heckler, 2034 Farnam stree, at Ames avenue and the boulevard. , . . Two brand new tires were stolen from the automobile of H. J. Pat terson, 501 Farnam building, while parked at Eighteenth and Douglas streets. s Take Everything Loose. Joe Gotsdriner, 1SS2 North Nine - ' tecath street, reported the theft of a t tire from his car standing in front of his home. --Two tires were stolen from the automobile of Mrs. Tillie Hoffman, 3724 North Twenty-first street f - Tires, cushions, headlights1 and everything removable were" stripped froirf the automobile of James Han , sen. 1314 South Thirty-frrlt street, at Fifteenth and Douglas streets. v V. B. Snauldinc. Omaha National Tiank building, reported the theft of Ins overcoat and seat cushions from his automobile at 'Seventeenth add Farnam streets. ' fAn overcoat belonging to W. C Hotchkiss, 303 Grain 1 Exchange building, was stolen from his auto .mobile. , . ' k " . R. A. Anderson, Paxton hotel, and M. Merkin, 3519 Hawthorne- avenue, reported the. theft of over coats from their automobile in downtown streets." 'L ! i Two hundred dollars worth of groceries was stolen from the Moore & Co. store, 4001 Grand avenue, by burglars, who effected entrance by breaking down a rear door. ..' . Diamond Ring Gone. ? Albert Edholm, jeweler, Sixteenth , and Harney streets, reported to po lice a stranger entered his store late yesterday afternoon, asked to see some diamonds and made away with a $350 ring when the clerk s atten tion was diverted. A suit of clothes was stolen from the Wood cleaning establishment at Fourteenth and Harney streets. James Gafford, employe of the Fairmont creamery, reported the theft of a watch from the lavatory. Clothing and a diamond ring val ued at 25f was stolen from the j home of Mrs. H. Bearr, 402 North Twenty-first street. rf l - Republican Chairman Nails i Democratic Campaign Lie A public statement from YV.G, Ure. republican countr chairman: . An anonymous article, sometimes - typewritten and sometimes clipped from newspapers, apparently copned from The National Catholic Regis ter," is being, surreptitiously, passed from hand to hand in this campaign and purporting to be circulated in the interest,-"of the republican party. In tlje first plart there is no such miblicationJ , The article is a cam paign canard, sailing under false col ors and is evidently gotten out by ' enemies of the republican party and for the purpose of damaging repub lican candidates. In the name of the republican party, I wish to denounce such tac : tics. The republican party stands for religious liberty and does not ' stoop to such methods in any cam- paiga -i- s I trust this statement may be given the widest' publicity. ' . V ; , W. G. URE. Chairman Republican County Cen tral Committee. ; . Blind Woman Grocer Weighing "Sugar ' Oklahoma Woman Now On Way to Meet Lost Husband - Faith of Mrs. K H. Newman of Oklahoma City in her husband was rewarded Thussday by a telegram from the Oklahoma town from her sister saying that her husband is at home, biit ill. Mrs. Newman and her two small sons were stranded at the city mission when they arrived in Omaha early in the week to learn their husband and father had changed vhis address at tne "postoffice. The Vife and mother refused to take ' stock in rumors her husband had deserted her, and with her two sons, is now speeding toward her Okla homa home. They will arrive to night. ' -- Cop Suspended, Arrested, After Three Days On Duty Three days of duty., suspended and arrested, is the rapid service of A. G. Waring, 1021 South Twentieth street," on the Omaha police force. He was arrested for assault and bat tery soon after being suspended by . Capt. A. Venous following com plaint of W.. S. McClung, auto me chanic, J 331 Parke avenue. Waring was out on peace bond of $100 set September 8 fortrouWe with McClung, and is said tct have "attacked McClung without warning r as he boarded a' .street car at Twenty-fourth and Leavenworth streets. Waring was released' in $50 bail. i Brat (TAELETS or GRANULES) f INDIGESTION f-l. J -T . sue uy uu uuiguc ur t - with hot or cold water. J rQUICK RELIEF! Prict,25-50-W '" MAOC BT COTT Sk SMWNB MAKERS OF SCOTTS EMULSION Photo- by McDonald, Lincoln. Mis Edna Kocmti, 30, and blind, weighing out sugar for a customer in her grocery store at 444 South Tenth street, Lincoln. 'Miss Koontz, Who has been without sight since she was 4, operates her business by her strong memory, securing articles from shelves for customers with the speed and. deftness of an experienced clerk with good yesight ' She distinguishes between things by touch and depends to a certain extent on the honesty of her customers in paying accounts. ' , f Workers In Salvation I Army Drive Will Meet - -; . A general meeting of workers in the Salvation Army Home Service Appeal, October 24 to 31,, will be held at the ;Rome-hotel Monday. Immediately following the get-together meeting the active canvass of the city wilbtart. Yesterday the women's committee held a final organization meeting and completed plans for the campaign in the city outside of the business dis trict. Nearly 100 ward majors and precinct captain. attended and were enthusiastic in their plans for com. pleting the drive in record time. The five complete district organ ization of men's teams was com pleted yesterday. , .Sutton Physician Retires. Sutton, Neb.. Oct.-22. (Special.) Dr. and Mrs-. J. W. .Thompson were honor, guests atS farewell re ception given 4y loeir many incuus on the eve of their departure for Lin coln, where they will make their home. Dr.' Thompson lias been practicing hereforover 20 years. . Check Awaits Victim Of Robbers Who Spent His Last Cent for Gum One, cent was all burglars left Mr.' Merill of Advance, Ark., wjien they stole $106 from him in an Omaha rooming house. ' So Merrill bought a stick of chewing gum and wrote his brother,' Rob, to send him some money quick. " , ." . Rob did, and sent the appealing , letter vback. The letter and check ' are at the postoffice. but the gurri chewing Mr. Merrill" hasn't called for it yet. Postmaster Daniel re ceived the letter, from the' brother yesterday. The ' brother lis post master at Advance. ' ' Earth Shock Felt. Washington, Oct. 22. An earth disturbance of considerable inten sity was reported on the seismograph at Georgetown university .today, be ginning at 7:19 a. m, and continuing tor iiearly.an hour. It was esti mated the- shock was 4,300 miles from Washington. Police' PursuejJMotorist - . - Driving In: Stolen Auto When it wars learned that ther auto mobile - Mr, and Mrs. H. L. Harri son, 112 South Twenty-sixth street, were driving had been stolen from J. M. Jensen Thursday police pur sued, the machine from -Central sta tion to the toll gate on the Douglas street bridge and arrested the pair.. A lock on the brakes ,of 'the car led police tcj suspect it was stolen. afe Milk For Infants & Imralids NOCOOKINO Th Food Drink" for All Ages. Quick Lunch at Home, Office, and Fountains. Ask for HORLICKrS. l&'Afoid Imitations & Substitute - - .pisviiiiia laaiiiaiiKaiiB liiirapiiffiiiaiiiiiiiiffliMiiiiBi :n.F t - rrji III' iBI II rrn H. R. BowenCo. tAth and lloward 8K Distinctive Furniture The beautiful home is tjie one furnished with distinction. It costs no 'more to build a piece of distinctive furniture than it does the other kind. The items shown on this page are typical Bowen values, . . They offer a suggestion to you on furnishing of your home. ' They are just, a few pieces chosen from our large -stock and offered to you at JBowen's Value Giving prices. P m Dainty Dressing Table - Have you' neg lected the dress ing table? Noth ing is so essen tial In Milady's room as this sim ple Item. The triple; mirror Is' so- convenient and the two drawers permit the keep ing tf articles that really have no . place in the i ' - j dresser. This Queen Anne design should fe in your. home. A glance will tell you that it is more tban just a piece 'of furniture, and is offered at QHE ff Bowen's Value-Giving price of... i...PO.UU IS AttractiveChinaCabinet An old style yet one that will never die. This Louis XVI China Cabinet is one of the f inesr modern designs of that famous period. Note the beautifully carvr ed legs, the graceful stretchr er, the orna mental glass doors and pan els. " Through out this cabinet is constructed . of the choicest American Walnut, carefully selected and well matched., The. large door and side panels are made of plate glass, and offered at fl?'7'7 Kf Bowen's Value-Giving price of only...$4'Ov feririisiiinir 141? DOUGLAS STREE"? Our Advice, Men," la Be Here Early It is clearly evident that when such S3 remarkable-values are' to be enjoyed, V Omaha men will be on the Job early. - ' Take our tiD and be with the crowds. reat Sale Here 's That i ; ' 3O0!Merfs That were in our balcony receiving room .at the time of the fire,' many which had not yet been unpacked. These suits were subject .to .the odor of smoke, and a few were slightly dam aged by water. ' Otherwise they are in perfecf condition. All Go In Sale Saturday And, men, we predict that youll say that never have you had the opportunity to buy suits of such exceptional quality at such ' ridiculous low prices. Our settlement with the insurance companies call3 for an imme diate disposal of these suits regardless of the tremendous loss to be sustained. ' BUY THESE SUITS ON EASY CREDIT TERMS Our books are open to you, regard less of the fact that these suits are be ing offered at prices that barely rep-' reSent the cast of the making alone. Suits Bought to Sell at 49 59 79 tote Y . . ' v. . , Fire Insurance Adjusters Say Sell Them in 3 Lots at n 85 W85 Sale Starts Promptly 8:30 A.M. Saturday A Qtjeen Awne Suite of Distinction I 1 When Shopping for Values Shop at Bowen's For the rest of thVweck we"are fferJhgk the shopping publio of Omaha a tvt of, our ' many bar gains. x i. 3C Argo Starch OBe.ponnd -P kgf. 2 Pkgs. 15c Powdered Bon-Ami One-ponad Cat 2 Cans 15c Electric Spark . Soap Wonderful Laundry Soap 6 Bars Only 25c Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flake's x3 Pkgs. 25c S Electric Irons I ' We want to particularly call your attention to the graceful design It thk beautiful v Queen Anne suite. As shown, it consists of nine, well designed pieces. .Can be pur- V chased as incomplete -suite! or separately if desired. Mdde !n American Walnut 'oi' Ma S hogany finish. ' , r- -r . 1 - , - . ' -, f Buffet has dark burl decoration, Chinas Cabinet is constructed with one large glass"" I door and panels on either side. One arm chair and five plain chairs. And We are of-" i fering this suite at Bowen's Value-Giving Price of 1 only ..........V..r. William and Mary Period Dresset We are als showing a dressers in mahogany, walnut ished oak that will please you. This is a 45-inch top and large size mirror, made in American walnut, well finished and is an attractive dress er, and offered at Bowen's Value Giving price, cf only $69.50 large line of odd and golden pol- Economy Heaters m 7 ' These - 9eawrs can be had , in many dif ferent designs and sizes. The Economy is Considered one of the- best soft coal heaters made and is Offered at Bowen's Vafue : Giving Price, up from f $30.00 ...,..,,...$385.00 Large Chiffonier in Wal nut oifly This chiffonier Is finished in well matched American walnut. It is large, and has five draw ers, well', made and accurately fitted. Doffilet ah offer like thia' go by without taking vantageof it when offered at Bow en's Value-Giving price of only,T. ' - " - 1 ' Economy Steel Coal $55,00 These ranges are heavy as bestos lined and made pt Armco rust proof a! eel, Vhich -insures the purchaser of having ,a "perfect stove in every re spect These ranges can be had in full nickel . trim mings and in plain black and they are priced up fcom - $65.00s Ranges Y .a We own and jperate tae - Metropolitan Van and Stor." ge Co. ' Mr it MTsm mm When yea attTe let at da the work for yen. Only ex perleaced men employed. mtt 6-foot corn 69 QC extension, only Carpet Sweeper An H. R. BWCB Co. Special, Boweri Broom ' Jm. 33c Simmons Cribs This crib' can be had la' any fin ish and is offered at Bowen's Value-Giving price of only $1100. Buffet Special Qnarr-sawed oak plank top, one lined silver drawer; Una Is a spe cial bargain when offered at Bow en's Value-Giving ' price of only 137.50. : .. ' -. -: Fumed Oak Library Table Faated Oak library Table All quarter-sawed oak, heavy colonial design. 26x45-lncn top 3-day special. 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