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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 2, 1920)
THE BEE: OMAHA. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 1920. No "Overhead' In Bee's Shoe Fund livery Cent Is Uml to Buy Shoes for Needy Kiddies. (treat satisfaction to you to know that EVERY CENT in your "Charity Dollar" actually REACHES THE TOOR. In Tin life's Free Shoe Fund, the whole 100 cents of every dollar you contribute actually goes to a shoe store and helps buy shoes for some poor, shoeless child. Not a cent for anybody's salary. Not a cent for any kind of "over head" Vtpense. Rut EVERY CENT FOR SHOES. Administrator of the fund, chief ly public school teacher, work for nothing. And only worthy cases are relieved. There are many of these, very many, And your contribution is needed. Send or bring it to The Bee office. )'rvlouly rfporte.l $106. BO HitiIih Levy 6.00 Evank-ellcal I.uther li-KKue it 8a- burit, Crl, Nob 3.35 A Invar of 1'UUUren, Central l'1'.y, Nub. 100 W U Maatcrnian Co 6.00 Unite MeCulley 3.50 Margaret WoCulley .,. 2.50 T. II. Turnr. l.amont, Nell 6.00 A. N. Barker, Survey, N b 6.00 Total 1436 83 as South Side Business Block Planned For South 24th Street A $50,000 business block f two stories and large frontage rT to be erected soon at 4817-21 South Twenty-fourth street, by the Ep stein Brothers, proprietors of the Magic and Bessie theaters. The new building will be con structed of concrete and made strictly fireproof with all modern conveniences. The second floor will he built for offices and the ground floor will have deep concrete wall and concVcte floor basements. Wok will start on the razing ot the build ings now occupying the property as soon as the present occupants have moved. Man Who Complains Against Wife Is Himself Pinched Following a summons from Dr. R. C. Riddle, negro physician, 2701 Q street, that his wife was beating him, South Side police arrested both the doctor, and his spouse Tuesday night for 'intoxicating and fighting. They were released on $25 cash bonds to appear for trial in South Side police court today. Milk Wagon Driver Robhed By Two Automobile Bandits While delivering milk for the Alamito dairy at 6 yesterday morn ing, Charles. Beardcn, 701 South Twenty-sixth street, was held up and robbed by two men who drove an automobile alongside his wagon, dismounted and took $4.46 and a gold watch from him at the point of a pistol. Bearden reported the hold up to South Side police at noon. Trustee Petition Has No Effect on Omaha Yards Dispatches irom Washington con cerning movement of the govern ment petitioning the district su preme court to appoint a trustee for stock yard properties have no bear ing on the stock yards in Omalia, according to Everett Buckingham, general manager of th Union Stock Yards company yesterday. Bank Book and Clothing Taken From Man's Home Two suitcases filled with clothing, and a bank book showing deposits of $795, were stolen from the room of Salac Marniz, 2522 Q street. Tuesday night, according , to South Side police reports. South Side Brevities Illinois coat. $13 75. Uowlnnd t.tir. & Coil Co. Phono So. 1CH. Adv. Alter a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. II. (J. Hiurrock, 3901 SoutlvTwemy fifth atrect. returned this weak, to their horns at Urd. Come In and get your dolt free with overy Rei-d doll buagy. Solect tt now and we will deliver later. Koutaky-Pav-lik Co. Santas headquarters for useful gifts. Adv. Mike Topovlch, 13 years old, 2717 Q street, died yesterday as a result of burns rovetveit at the Armour plant, when he fell Into a hot, seething oauldron of oil In the lard rendorlna- plant, The funeral will be held this afternoon at 4 from the home of Jos-ph Nedkk to the Serbian church, llurial lu Oraceland Park ceme tery, lon't miss the Wit dance next Satur day evening at Labor Temple. Twenty-fifth and M etruta; udniisslott 26 cents. Sun day evening thero will be seven floor prises given away; laVs orchestra, ad mission 40 cents. Adv. Patrolman Thoinai Qulnn. 1911 Missouri avenue, who was wounded some time ago In a gun battle with a Mexican, has almost recovered, and expects to re turn to his duties soon. Pleasure clul) prize wait dance lust Sunday was largely attended. Trite win ners were Mr. and Mrs. John Jurgensen, first; John Van Clevo and Hesslo Hen derson, socond; Johnnio Oowe and Kath. erne Olavln, third. Adv. John Fisher, 63. H0i South Mtteenth street, died Monday morning nt the reft dunce after art Illness of IS months. He Is survived by his wife, four sons. James of Petroit, .Midi.; Frsnk. John, Joseph and Kdward, all of South Omaha and four dauKhtors. Mrs. Anna Cleveland of Mobile. Alii. ; Mrs. Joseph Kaska. Mary and Anna of South nmuha. The funeral will Ive held this afternoon at 2 from the Korosko Funeral homo. Furtal In Grace land l'ark cemetery. Steel Official Indicted On Tax Conspiracy Charge Pittsburgh. Pa Dec. 1. A federal grand jury here today returned in dictments against Herbert Dupuy, former president and chairman of the board of directors of the Cruci ble Steel company of America, and George A. Turville, former vice president and secretary-treasurer, charging them with conspiracy to defraud the United States govern ment out of income and excess profits taxes, said to amount to sev eral million dollars. Divorce Court. Divorce Petition, Annie. Coulson against tfalph Caution, cruelty. Fred Opocensfey against Mario Opooeni ky. cruelty. Wo mm Englander Mahogany Finish Discriminating' people everywhere are appreciating toe ad vantages of twin beds. These beda are the famous Englander steel beda and come In the beautiful mahogany finish. Has full tet of sagless oil tem pered springs and has all joints very securely fitted. These are bargains that can not be duplicated anywhere in the city at the jow price- we are asking, Price for tomor row greatly .reduced. Each. . . Turkish Rocker $4975 I.arira. and com fortable living room rocker heavily uphol stered In Imita tion leather. . ., ft Tt N f ;v TTTT t m ill bmwm mmi I p 1$' IlilSiK .'Vsciwa I MIS ;! IP Jacobean Oak Dining Suite A beautiful and complete dining suite in the pop ular Jacobean finish. Has large round extension table and chairs with the genuine leather seats, Attractive Queen 'Aatne period design. Tomorrow 82:; Same Old Liberal Credit lerms You Will Find Rug Bar gains at Hartman's Such as You Never Dreamed Existed Jacobean Finish William and Mary d t n i v tr chairs with, genuine Spnn I s h o r HI u leather seats, at KACH IS I o. o 11 A Buffet Bargain 145! Quarter sawed golden oak fin ish. Has ion French plate glass mirror, only This Golden Oak Dresser Bargain $07$ Cat f Colonial design in golden oak, 3 sets of large drawers, large French plate class mirror, et. Rug Prices Shattered! Rug bargains that are remarkably underpriced all the desired colors, patterns and weaves to be closed out in a smashing clear ance sale. If you need a rug or carpet or if you have been thinking about buying one in the future, this is your big opportunity to save yourself many dollars. 9x12 Royal Wit ton Bags, fringed, tomorrow Cxi) Genuine Royal Wl ton Bogs, only 9x12 Seamless Axmtnster Rugs at . 89 $54i 9x12 Seamless V e 1 t e t Rngf, tomorrow . . . 9xlt Seam less Wool Brussels Rugs 9x12 size Stamped j, Brussels X i..,.. , only 45H 27i 21S Special ! ! Here ia a srilendld arrav of allchtK damaged ftbre carriages that oome In gray or natural finish. These carriages have been damaged in transit a n.a w e filnsa thnm out At a loss. What is CCD sfla 7C our loss Is your D W lJ1 f D 9 4 ' J c V very specially for tomorrow, at 29: o j Only $1 a Week! Here la the famous "Sellers" kitchen cabinet with automatic lowering flour bin, porcelain ta ble top and moisture-proof bread oox. Electric Washer K 1 e c t r I c i ty makes washday a pleasure. Ex cellently con structed, pow erful motor, at Presidential Yacht Placed at Disposal Of Senator Harding Washington, Dec. 1. By direction of President Wilson, Secretary of the Navy Daniels placed the presi dential yacht, Mayflower, at the dis posal of President-elect Harding to complete his trip from Panama to Washington. The secretary sent a radiogram to Senator Harding on the steamer Pastores eti route to Norfolk, informing him that the Mayflower would be at Hampton Roads Sunday when the Pastores is due there1 and that President Wilson would be luppy to have Senator Harding use the vcusel for the passage to Washington. The president previously offered Senator Harding the use of the Ma flower and also of a battleship for his journey when he learned that the senator intended to go to Panama on his vacation trip. Sen ator Harding declined the offer, saying his arrangements had already been made. Dubuque Factory Closed. Dubuque, la., Dec. !, -The local plant of the Brunswick Bilkc Col lender company, employing about 500 men, closed down for an in definite period last night. A year ago the plant employed over J,20 people. Constable Seizes Auto, But Only After Bout Constable George McHrjdr was forced to use pugilistic tactics in seizing an automobile from the garage of Virgil Hulk, Twenty-ninth and Parnam streets yesterday, he reported to Justice of the Peace Col lins. Armed with a levy of court execu tion he advanced on the garage, only to find his way barred by Virgil and an equally bulky brother-in-law. The two were armed with a hammer and a monkey wrench, respectively. "I read my court order over to make sure I was right," related Hot Blast 5 3 8s A massive Cole's Hot Blast that is nationally known for Us wonderful heating auallties. Attractively trim med In nickel and is a very econora , leal burner. Ton will save many dollars here; 1 r " Cast Iron Cook Range Bargain It's the famous Economy Cast Iron range and a truly remark able bargain at the low price we are asking for tomorrow. Has six large coal holes, high warm ing oven and large baking oven. Wonderful saving at only...... 141 Your Credit is Good -Use It! OakHeateY $ 9s One of the finest Oak Heaters made. It's an Acme Oak and is a very economical burner. Has at tractive nickel trimmings and large firepot You must see this bargain to appreciate it Price cut for tomorrow. Sixteenth Between Harney and Howard Constable M'cBride, who affects a western drawl. "I figgerexl I had the law with me so I went ahead. Wlien Hulk came to I had the old rattler hitting on three cylinders, mid after dodging a monkey wrench 1 got safely away." Trooj Ship to Take Christmas Gifts to Guam Vallejo, Cal., Dec. 1. Trans formed from a grim troop and ord nance carrier to a "Christmas ship,'' loaded with deliracies and other gifts, the United States navy trans port Newport News departed today with holiday cheer for the naval col ony at Guam. It is expected to ar rive there December 21. The Christ mas cargo approximates 300 torn. Miillilllill'lillllllll'Plilll Christmas Time Is Happy Time It's something else it's "Loosen Time." Not the slang phrase meaning to spend money. Spending money is only a small part of the loosening process. "Vhat is important is the relaxing of the fixed habits of sclfisliness, the liberalizing of our attitude toward others, the thought of sharing, the discovery of needs that we can meet, delight in the new found ability to make someone else happy All these are part of what the Christmas season does. ' We want you to knew that in following our mercenary occupation of selling merchandise, in soliciting your purchases for profit, we are directly affected by this same spirit into an enhanced attitude of helpfulness and good-will Women's and Misses' Section. Second Floor VOOl DrCSS GCKXlS Beginning Thursday Morning A Dress Sale A that embraces every dress in stock, including that particular dress that you so admired, but did not buy, thinking that it might be re duced before you actually needed it. It has been reduced, every dress in stock has been reduced, and unless you act promptly "that other appre ciative person" who particularly admired the one garment you had your heart set upon may read this announcement and get here before yoi. Dresses for Every Occasion Including individual model dresses and gowns of lace, Sequin bodice gowns, panne velvet, duvctyne, tricotine, vcldyne, kitten's ear crepe, eharraeuse, conservation crepe and velvet. Every Dress Reduced TIIltEE DRESS GROUPS Comprising the kind of dresses that are most wanted by every woman and miss dresses for now and holiday wear. . Qresses of Satin, Velveteen, Tricotine, Crepe de Chine and solid color and cIp ck velours. The styles' are enticingly smart, with novel stitching, bead ing and braiding. There are models for all figures from 16 to 52, but not all sizes in each group. Sale prices $ lte 7M $34 Values to $39.50 $49.50 $59.50 Children's and Juniors' Section Second Floor Warm Coats (for Flappers and Small Women) (Sizes 14 to 16). Materials of Silver tone, Velour and Heather effects, hned and interlined, -with large, wrappy collars of Rolf-material and of j, uuey. a spienaia coior assort- rtsr rr ment. Very special Other Coats Of Bolivia, Velour, Crystal Cord and other high grade material? with figured silk linings many "with generous collars of Nutria, . Black, Ringtail, Natural and Aus tralian Opossum, Raccoon and French Seal $34.50, $49.50 to S98.5C Little Tots' Coats ' (2 to 6 years) warmly interlined and lined, $11.75 to $15.50 CHILDREN'S AND JUNIORS' COATS (6 to 17 years) $15.50 to $19.75 A special group ot the Kil pa trick, kind. Quality la there. Desirability, up-to-dateness all that sort of thins is there. There are fine French Serges, Ottomans, Broad- JQ cloth; $4.50 values, yard, PkO THURSDAY SPECIAI-Imported Scotch Flannel in warm color combinations, stripes and plains. Delightful for Shirts, Blouse, , Gowns, Pajamas, etc, OO Price ?1.50. . Yard, VOC Hosiery Sale The most Interesting ot all holiday sales will be held Thursday. Women's Silk Stockings of great beauty, mod ern style and splendid quality will be offered In One Great Group. Sheer silks In plain black, white "and colors. Various unique shades in sta ple stockings, lace work, clox, French clox, embroidered and various fancies. These are the aristocrats of hosiery. Make delightful gifts in appropriate boxes. Priced up to 16.50. Thurs day, per pair $2.98 Offerings in Women's Underwear SILKS Do you remember a long time ago when a silk en velope or sometimes a night gown could be bought for $5.00? We have brought this opportu nity to you again. Thursday morning we will place on sale Pure Silk (all silk) Crepe de Chine Night Gowns, and Enve lopes, flesh color with dainty lace trimming, in a wide variety of models, at the f (" price of, each, $5 Gifts for the Little O nes Infants' trinkets, dolls and doll apparel to suit every purse. Teddv ALlVeASONLYPrS erry-go.rounds, fairy play boxes, etc!, No Better Garments Sold Six Months Ago for $12 and SIC WOOLENS You know the character of underwear from this store. Thurs day we offer the beat Fine Wool Un ion Suits In various weights, models and makes. Prices range up to 19.00. All grouped at one price & r JTc? Thursday. Per suit $0,Vi Silks We have told you before our silk prices are on bottom and it's such a comfort to be able to recommend a pur chase in these days of change. These are unusual values Christmas Aprons 40-iuch Good Weight Crepe de Chine, 38 inch Pink and White Wash at or Satin. Priced to $3.25, yard, JJ1.V) 36-inch Extra Heavy Black Satin Duchess, rich and lustrous. Priced to rrr $4.50. Per yard JpZ.V Cheney Bros. New Silk. Per yard Kimono $1.69 10-inch Charmeuse Satin, navy, brown, plum and black. $5.00 quality. a r Per yard $3.45 of Cretonne, Novelty Aprons of Embroidered Sea Island Muslin and other materials; plain and fancy white aprons in the newer patterns. Any . of these put up in one of our holiday boxes would make a most acceptable gift Apron Dept.Second Floor s 1v A Real Holiday Sale of Neckwear i This sale of the very choicest of Men's Neckwear contains a bribe. Mr. Jack Salmon, buyer for this section, visited New York recently and bought quantities of handsome silks which he ordered made up into modern model scarfs for gen tlemen. The prices paid were about halF what had been asked for these same goods on advance orders. Jack is a little nervous for fear he lias too many, so he concluded t. hold an advance sale Thursday and offer these neckties at a lower price than will be asked for them dur ing the holiday season. Everyone will have an equal show to buy (hem Thursday at these prices 0C 13 $1.00 Four-in-hand Scarfs 50c $1.50 to $2.00 Four-in-Hand Scarfs 85c $2.00 to $3.00 Four-inHand Scarfs $1.35 $4.00 to $3.00 Four-in-Hand Scarfs $1,95 ,liiil'iimi;'m'i;i'mi ii"iiii',!'ii'Tr:T! I miiHillidlUl lililln.'lllijlmjjU