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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 19, 1920)
Eckmaii Sane, Tliree Testify in Will Contest Pre-Nuptial Agreement, Will And Pretty Nurse Figure in Legal Battle Brought by Stepdaughters. After three witnesses were placed on the stand yesterday afternoon to testify to the sanity of the late E, M. Eckman, wealthy 6mahan, whose will is being contested by his step daughters, George DeLacy, attorney for Mrs. Eckman, asked for a" re cess until this morning at 9. The reces was granted. v The witnesses' were J. H. Cutoff and Alvin H. Nicholson, of the Dav enport garage, and Sol Goldstrom, of the board of trustees of Wise Memorial hospital. All testified that they had met and transacted busi ness with Eckman shortly before hi death and his actions were rational uiidtsane. Assert Father Insane. A pre-nuptial agreement, a death bed will drawn at midnight on the porch of a summer cottage in Minne sota, a pretty Omaha nurse who won her way to Eckman's heart, all fig tire in the hearing, which opened yes terday in County Judge Crawford's court. .... ' Mrs. Etnmett llannan and Mrs. F. C. Henry, Omaha, stepdaughters, are contesting the will which left Eck iiian's entire estate to his nurse-bride on the ground that their father was suffering from paresis, a form of in sanity, at the time he drew up the will. The sum of money left by Eck man is problematical. Emmett Han mn, a son-in-law, estimated it at $25,000. Other estimates run from $50,000 to $150,000. Tell of Courtship. " Attorneys spent the entire morn ing in outlining their case to Coun ty Judge Crawford. Mrs. Eckman was formerly Miss Gwendola Peity, a graduate of the Methodist hospi tal, Omaha, an, instructor in the chemical department of the Univer sity of California, an army nurse and a private nurse in Omaha. Eckman, who was president of the Eckman Chemical company. Omaha, first met Miss Petty when she was called to his apartments to s.arse him during an illness last spring. ... . A courtship ensued, ending in the summer when Eckman and iMiss Tetty and a chauffeur drove to Meadville, Minn., and were married en route. Upon their arrival there, t- i f: i attorneys statea, ccKman mrcu cottage in which they lived and kept busy directing his Omaha business by letters and telegrams and plac ing salesmen in the state. Made Will at Night. The defense admits that he was afflicted with paresis but claim it S:ad not affected his mind. Early in August he became ill and three rights preceding his. death on A-igust 9, it is claimed, he awoke his wife in the middle of the night aiul asked her to awanen visitors in the house and to call a physician. j '"I feel that I won't live long,' 1 AttVKBTISKMENT ' - HJK Milk IURES r m a a . v emo, me wean, Antiseptic Liquid, Just What You Need. 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AT Bti STORps EVBRYWHERF lie is quoted as saying, 'and I want to make my will.' . x The defense claims Mrs. Eckman demurred at first, but finally did as directed and there in the summer cottage at midnight, a physician, and pajamaed and nightgowned vis itors at the Eckman cottage signed th? will, which left everything to his wife. Fire Department Member For 29 Years Dies in West L. E. Casiday, a member of rftc Omaha fire department for 29 years, died at l'omona, Cat., yesterday affer a short illness. He left Omaha three years ago. He is survived by his wife and four children. Mr. Casiday was a veteran of the civil war. The funeral will be held tomorrow with burial at Pomona. , . " Man, Cruel to Hor6C. Mike Neguire, 2052 Monroe street, was fined $15 for cruelty to animals in South Side police court Thursday. He was arrested while dragging a horse to the city dump. The horse was fastened to the back of a wagon by rope. The animal was not dead. Neguier declared that he thought the horse was dead. Brief City News lines for 75 Fines of $10 to f 100 each ( wore Imposed yesterday by Police Judgo Fitzgerald on 75 men and women taken in raids In the old Third ward district. Standard Oil " Buys The north west corner lot at Klghteenth street and St. Marys aVnue was bought yesterday by the Standard OH com. panv from the Kouritze estate for 157,500 cash. To Solicit for Red Cross Repre sputatives of the Red Cross will visit all buildings and institutions to take subscriptions in the present drive, according to R. M. Swltzler, cam paign, chairman. , - Will Sneak at Chamber Dr. Mar" ian Krwln, en route to Japan to ; teach in the University, of Toklo, will address the local Association of Collegiate Alumnae at the Chamber of Commerce tomorrow at 1:S0. Talk on PsychologyThe Society for tho Study of Appllei Psychology has moved its place of meeting to the Balrd building. At its meeting last night, O. K. lingler and Dr. Vic-, tor K. Levine were the speakers. j To Remodel Hospital The1 old Lord Lister hospital building. Four-; tcenth street and Capitol avenue, will be converted Into a building for small manufacturers, according to plana announced by Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Henry, owners. Building Omaha Omaha is the eighteenth city in the United Statea in total amount of new building since January 1. according to com pilations made by the Chamber of Commerce from American Con- tractor reports, Omaha is tho thirty-fourth city in population. Sues for Stock W. C. Gregory sued the American Bank Building company yesterday in district court for the return of $2,500, which he paid for 25 shares of the company's stock. He alleges deceit in Inducing him to buy the stock. Off for the "Deep" New recruits to the navy in Nthe last week in the middle west numbered 435. com pared with only 235 during the name period last year, Capt. J. N. Com fort declared yesterday. labor con ditions and approaching coJd weather are credited with the in crease. Turkeys Wanted Turkeys are needed at the Old People's home tor Thanksgiving dinner. One has been received, but about four are needed. Other eatables are ac ceptable. Today is the special day swt asltlo for receiving these gifts to make the old folks happy on Thanksgiving day. , To BuUd Club House A commu nity club house will be erected by the Newport-Uelvidere Improve ment club and the Uelvidere Indies' club in the vicinity of Thirty-sixth street and Kansas avenue. Henry F. Wulf Is president of the Improve ment club and Mrs. Charles Clowe, of tho women's organization, . Coal Driver Hurt When th 1 1 n h on hln coal truck alippea whud he was driving down a sUeo hill at Fifth and Center streets yes terday, H. F. Dyer, 88, a driver fof the C.entral Coal and Coke company, jumped and fell nndcr the wheel He was badly Injured, but was take to his home, 7003 North Fortf-seO' ond street. A Healthful Drink With No After Regrets You are sure of satis- , faction when you make your table beverage InstantPostum Coffee drinkers deligjit in the change because ' of greater comfort, and the price is attractive because so moderate. All the family will like ' the flavor otPostum At Grocers Everywhere Made by Postuxn Cereal Co-Jnc Battle CreekMich. Stoves ! THAT DO THE BUSI NESS AT BOWBN'S " There's a difference in Stoves when selecting -one. you want one that wiil heat your rooms at a nominal expense. One that saves fuel and an other very important item is, you want to pur chase a guaranteed stove for the least possible price. . Our price tags no longer bear the old war prices, but the greatly re duced Low Ebb prices are in effect at Bowente right now, and an abso lute, guarantee goes with each Stove. 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All first quality, fresh, clean, without imperfec tions, and just unpacked from the cases. Included in the lot are such well known brands ' as ' " .. - . LONSDALE HOPE GOLDEN WEST ' (Bleached) ' (Bleached) (Both full and half bleached) duly one-fifth of this muslin is half-bleached, and w6men desir ing to buy this for the purpose of making scarfs, draperies and fancy work are urged to come early as we cannot guarantee quantities to last for any specified time. . A limit of 10 yards to a customer. No phone orders no LAO. JJ Cv Sale starts at 9 o'clock in the Down Stairs Store ' and continues only so long as quantities last. A 1er , - : i A Great Saving on Children's Coats $4.95 t-..mjmaj ...aiitiiv wrm ortfi Yrttv rftfltii for the little ones xiere are 3evr uuuuicu uuuouwj , ar.UVHT - in sizes from 8 to 14 years. They are.made of good quality of velvet, to brown green and navy, with fancy figured velvet collars, handmely trimmed with but fons of the same material. This is an unusual opportunity to buy th. little one a coat for school or dress wear at a figure actually less than one-half the regular price. ' ' ' . ' ' , now .alra Store. ' A Limited Number of Women's and Misses' DRESSES $22.50 These Dresses were Intended to sell at a much WgKer price, but to dispose of them the manufacturer gave us th advantage of an unusual price. We have sold all but a limited number which we offer at this special price. They Include satin, taffeta and wool material- In the latest styles, mostlf navy blue. Down Stairs Store Special Prices for Friday on Housef urnishings Coal Hods 69c Galvanized Iron coal hods, 17-lnch size, 69c. j V Tea Kettles 39c . 1 Made of heavy tin, have heavy copper bottom, 80c. ' s ' Covered Roasters $1.00 Gray enamel -round roasters, seamless with cover, Oval Steel Roasters 59c Blued steed roasters, oval shape, 69c Tea Kettles $2.39 iitwtfnt.m Aa irAtt.A npflmlpRM. 5-nr. Mzp. $2.39. xf eV U V aiUiUlUUiu svvvhvh B , Enameled Plates 25c All white enameled plates, 25c. ' Enameled Cups 25c All white enameled handled cups, 25c. Downstair Store. . " Clearance of Odd Lots of Georgette and Crepe De Chine BLOUSES at $1.50 This limited assortment includes broken sizes and an accumulated lot from our moeTxpensive stocks. Made of all silk Georgette and tplendld qnal.ty crepe de chine in white, flesh and a variety of colors. For quick clearance they have be n marked at this extremely low price for Friday. Dowa Stairs Store. Warm Comfortable Garments (or the Kiddies - Every mother will want to take advantage of these special prices on winter wearables for the tiny tots. Among the values you will find Children's winter coats, 2 to 6'years .. ". . . . .$3.95 Children's rompers, broken sizes Children's flannelette sleepers .....95 Children's knit caps oe Children's knit scarfs - Children's gingham dresses, broken sues boc Dovra Stalra Store. In Down Stairs Store Friday A Clearance Sale of Me Winter Suits arid Overcoats $22.50 and $29.50 Sale starts Friday morning and will continue until every garment is sold, regardless of cost or value. The fabrics include Cassimeres, Worsteds, Blue Serges, Scotch Mixed weaves, Kerseys, ,Meltons, Cheviots. All colors and all sizes. The styles are single and double breasted, 2 and 3 button effects, conservative coats, belted models, con vertible collars, styles for everybody. If you want to get a good suit or overcoat at a very low price, don't fail to be on hand Friday morning early, as they are unclaimed suits and overcoats on which a small' deposit has been paid and for some uiv known reason left on our racks uncalled, for. s " .' . . l- 1 Extra Special Friday 35 YOUTHS' OVERCOATS Latest Styles-rBeautiful Patterns $ J 2 .95 Sizes 31 to 34 ' A Few Specials for Friday: won', medium weicht blue knit wrist cinton flannel aloves. 15c Bock shirts and drawers. $1.00 garment. pair: 7 pair for $1.00. Men's solsette shirts, with collar attached, coat styles; all sizes, $1. Men's wool box, any weight you desire, fine quality, 49c pair. Boys' flannelette gowns, all sizes, 95c Boy' and girls' koveralls. Due. Horsehlde gloves and mittens, Sl.OO- 125 Pairs Men's Corduroy Pants $3.95 pr.