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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 4, 1920)
r1 ' THK HKfc: OMAHA. SAn hu.-ti. im r..ui.K . t;-u. ICS,,. .J riff Ci7 Xews Tut VliiirN Mcrt A tiiiiy if wlicfl tax ptnti's for 1:'.'I have tuen fpcoivcd hy IV. J. Hunter, oity rlcrk. Th. i!ati' will bp ready for ilis Tiibi'tinn in iheiclerk'a offic, bpRin ning January 2, Srntt'iuvtl to lrlson Lrwi S. Yale wa sentenced to the penitn tiary fur ono year by District Judge A. C. Troup yesterday on a chance of cashing a check at the Hrandets stores October 11 for whirh he had not sufficient funds. Oiunlui Woman Weil-. Mrs. Ktht 1 niohardsoti, formerly of Omaha, was licensed to wed Joi-ejh A. Duplin of Chicago, at Chicago yes terday. Mrs. Richardson was divorced here from Ernest W. Kich nrdson in April. 1919. Irpirt For Kush Preparations for the' Christmas rush me being made by Herbert S. Uariiel, acting postmaster. Letter Jiavc been mailed to owners of delivery trucks askinsr for bids- on their use during the rush Kxtra employes are being engaged. Finn! For Spelling I'olice Judge Foster fined Larry (iraeeman. Seven teenth and Charles street, $12.50 in police court Friday morniiiK after he l.ad been nrraisx.ed on n charge of fast and reckless driving- Arresting officers said they chased Graceman four blicks Thursday night before they caught him. Thief Oomlcted Last Friday Tiwson Nelson entered the home of William Snell, 1514 North Nine teenth street, and stole $15". He was arrested Saturday and bound over to the district court Monday. Yesterday after pleading guilty he was sentenced t the penitentiary for from one to lit years. Widow Cii;ts Judgment A verdict of $5,2.")i) against Tom Johnson, Fortieth and Cuming streets wai re turned by a Jury in district court yesterday In favor of Nojlsine Peter son, w idow of Nels Peterson i who was killed when a truck belonging fo Jolyison collided with a wagon driven by Peterson at Forty-fifth and Cumins streets, December 23, 191 S. Sued For Taxi Kill Miss Violet Peterson, 4135 Saratoga street, is being sued in Justice Collins' court for a taxicab bill overdue. Mls3 Peterson alleges her companion at the time, "Eddie" Collins, ought to settle for the rest as she haa already paid the greater part of the bill. "He enjoyed as much from the rides as T." she told Attorney A. R. Kelly. Hoily Lies In Slate The body of Rev. David J. Neligan, 33, pastor of the Elkhorn Catholic church for the past two years, who died Wed nesday following an operation, at St. Catherines hospital, will lie in state at !entleman's mortuary until S:45 Saturday morning. Father Neligan was taken ill in July shortly after he had returned from a visit to Ireland. Wants Name Ouuigctl Ram Lijk kegaard declared his has too many letters in his name and yesterday applied to the district court for per mission to change it to something more pronounceable. In Scandina via the name is as easy to say as "Smith" is in America but in this country ho says he always has to speli it out. He wants to bo known as Sam Lagore. Policeman Rewarded L. P. Sipe, one of the upstairs residents of the Creighton block, scene of a recent alleged attempt of incendiarism. ,iri;ontt 1 Policeman Joseph Treglm with $35 esterilay as a testimonial of appi eciutton from the tenants of this building. This money was col lected through the efforts of Mr. Sipe. Treglla discovered the fire be fore I reached a serious stujje. I'oHor Rate Increase Is Denied by City of Columbus Columbus, Neb., lcc. 3. (Spe cial). The city council virtually turned down the application of the Columbus" Light, Heat and 'Power company for an increase of 20 pe: cent in rates. The matter was not finally closed, but ati opinion from the city attorney held that the coun cil had no right to ncrease rates that were granted by the people ai a part of the franchise". here are a number of cases of this kind pending in the .slate supreme court now, and the company will await the decision before trying to introduce the new rates Denison Baptist .Pastor Will Move to Cbadron Denison1, la.. Dec. 3. (Special.) Rev. C. K. Hamilton, who has bee t pastor of the Baptist church at Deni son for four years, was given a fare well reception by his congregation. He was presented with a handsome purse before his departure for Chad ron. Neb., where he will serve. The Presbyterian and two Methodist churches of this city unite in a union service Sunday night when Rev. Hamilton delivers nis last sermon. H EST COLDS Apply over throat and chert cover with hot flannel cloth. 0C3S VAPORUQ Over 17 Million Jan Uttd Yearly ADVKRTISKMENT RUPTURE EXPERT HERE Set ley, Famous In This Specialty Called to Omaha. F. H. Seeley t.f Chicago and Phil adelphia, the noted truss expert, will personally be at the Paxton Hotel and will remain in Omaha Saturday and Sunday only. Den. 4 and 5. Mr. .Seeley says: "The Spermatic Shield will not rnly retain any case of rup ture psrfectly, but contracts the opening in 10 days on the average case. Being a vast advancement over all former methods exempli fying instantaneous c'fects immedi ately appreciable and withstanding any straiii or position. This instru ment received the only award in England and in Spain producing re sults without surgery, injections, medical treatment or prescriptions. Mi. Seeley has documents from the United States Government Wash ington, D. C, for inspection. All charity cases without charge, or if any interested call, he will be glad to show same without charge or fit them if desired. Business demands prevent stopping at any other place in this section. P. S. Every statement In this no tice has horn verifUit before the Fed eral and State Courts. F. H. Seeley. 0. S. ARMY SHOES The Shoes of comfort and service. Now on sale at specially reduced prices. Ivcgulatiou U. S. Army Russet Dress Shoes, only $8.95 Herman's Regulation Black Navy Shoe, at $8.95 Reulatiou Russet Garrison Shoes, only $8.95 Officers' Dress Shoes, a real bargain, at $8.75 Hobnail Shoes, the overwear shoe; very special, at. . . .$6.95 Emergency Munson Last Shoes, at $3.98 and....v $5.00 13-inch and 16-inch High Top Leather Boots, only $8.75 Regulation U. S. Army Wool Serge Shirts, only.. $4.90 SHIRTS. R enovated O. D. Army Shirts, only $2.98 Reissue Army O. D. Wool Shirts, very special at ..$3.98 p. S. leather only .., U. S. ARMY LEATHER VESTS, LAMB-LINED. Army, all Moleskin Shell Heavy Moleskin $6.85 only $8.65 Vest8, only $14.50 UNDERWEAR Wool Mixed Medium weight Union Suits Dunham Wool Union Suits, a S value, at A heavy, till wool extra Union Suit, a $10.00 value for only $2.75 S3.79 quality S5.98 Heavy Cotton Ribbed tnl on Sulu. special New Army Wool Undershirts and Drawer, per garment Dr. Wright's lrt.ivy all wool Union Surts, special, at. $1.98 lirts and $1.98 $4.98 BLANKETS-BLANKETS All Wool O. D. Renorated Army Blankets All Wool O. D. brand new Army Blankets Heavy Double Wool Plaid Blanket. per pair Heavy Cotton Double Blankets, per pair .- Heavy Double All Wool Blankets, per pair $5.35 $7.75 $6.75 $4.98 $9.75 MISCELLANEOUS Blue Denim Overalls, only $1.49 Khaki or Blue Heavy Unionalls, only $2.98 Sox Army Cashmere Sox. pair 49 Heavy Gray Wool Army Sox. pair 59e Wool Novelty Sox, pair 69 Heavy Wool Sox, pair '. 79 Extra Heavy Jumbo Wool Sox, pair 98 Khaki Work Shirts, only. $1.00 Heavy Chambray Shirts; only $1.39 Horshide Glove?, per pair, only..... $1.39 HorsehiJe Gauntlets, per pair, only $1.50 Knitted Gloves, khaki color, per pair 98 Many Other Items of Interest Send for Complete Price List. OUT-OP-TOWN BUYERS We sh p friods esactly as advertised: write plainly: senJ money order or draft with order. We assure you prdtnpt and satisfactory shipments. Make money order or draft payable' to NEBRASKA ARMY AND NAVY SUPPLY COMPANY 1619 Howard St. OMAHA. NEBRASKA. 1 1916 Howard St. Phone Tyler 316. Open Saturday Evening-, gead far Complete Price list. $SxM Girls!! Clear Your Skin With Cuticura f emtem Money back without If HUNT'S Salve fails in rite treatment of ITCH, ECZEMA. RINGWORM, TETTER or other itching skin diseases. Try a 7S cent boa at our risk "Old Man Dollar" will save you many dollars at Burgess-Nash Saturday. SURGES s-Imsh tern EVERYBODY STORE For Saturday wo are continuing our Xmas sale of Gossard Corsets and Brassieres. ATURDAY-chri Have You Started to Shop for Christmas? The one dominant thought in every person's mind at this time is Christmas shopping! What a wonderful thing is this unselfish Christ mas spirit with its sole purpose of making others happy. There is no more beautiful thought in the world. . This store has naturally caught the enthusiasm of "Santa Claus Time" Large, varied assortments of carefully selected merchandise suggest scores of ways in which everyone may be remembered. Prac tical, sensible gifts aboundfor mothers and daughters, fathers and sons and you can almost hear the sleigh bells jingle and the reindeers patter on the roof when you see the wonderful dolls and playthings that we have assembled in Toytown, located in the Downstairs Store of the new building. Above all, the Burgess-Nash Company offer prompt service, good .values, splendid quality and good cheer that is our contribution toward pleasant Christmas shopping. Christmas Cards Are on the Main Floor of the New Building A wonderful display of all the new. and exclusive styles for father, mother, sister, brother and friends to choose from the most extensive assortment of cards in Omaha. Also calendars, Christmas seals, tags, enclosure cards, tinsel cords, and holly paper for wrapping. Very reason ably priced from lc to $1.00 in the new department on the main floor of the new building. Sr- -o Saturday We Will Place on Sale 250 Trimmed Hats $2.00 From 9 to 12 A. M. at with feathers, an extra hat only, on the second floor. There will be 250 lucky women in Omaha Saturday afternoon and they' will be the 250 women that get the hats which will be placed on sale from 9 to 12 a. m. They are made of splendid quality velvet in a" -variety of the new styles and trimmed ribaons, fancies, etc. A splendid opportunity to get at 'an unusually low price. Remember, from 9 to 12 Second Floor - Hand Made Blouses Very Special at $3.95 Another shipment of women's hand-made blouses has arrived in time for Saturday's selling. Batiste and voile, blouses made entirely by hand, elaborately embroidered, tucked hand drawnwork, many trimmed with real filet lace; both high and low neck models. Many with the ever popular frill. The loveliest collection of hand-made blouses we have ever offered. Seven styles, priced at $3.95. Others up to $25.00. Especially attractive for Christmas gifts. Sizes 34 to 46 Second Floor The Burgess-Nash policy of lowered prices with quality maintained is sharply illustrated in these Women's and Misses' COATS at . $25.00 $39.50 A pre-eminent price offering, two interesting groups of new smart outer garments developed in all-wool lustrola and velour and lined throughout with-silk of fine quality. The colors are those in demand this season. Second Floor. n Dollar Will Help You With Your istmas Shopping Saturday "Old Man Dollar'' Offers a Christmas Sale of Our Entire Stock of the Better Makes of . Women's Pure Silk Fancy Hosiery In Three Groups Reduced to the Unquestionably Low Prices of $3.45 $4.69 $11.95 This wonderful assortment is comprised of our entire stock of the higher grades of novelty hos iery regardless of former pribes which were in mary instances twice the price we ask. This is a splendid opportunity to secure Christmas gifts, of which one never tires or has too many; especially this year when practically every one is wearing low shoes and shorter skirts, the need seems greater than ever. . Included are. Hand Embroidered Instep Hand Embroidered Clox Lace Insert Open Work Clox Lace Bobt Super Weight Plain Colors . In Street or Evening Shades. Lisle or Silk Gaiter, Tops. Main Floor For All Around Wear You'll Like These, Women's Woolen Sport Hose 80C Pair Women's woolen hose, a dark brown heather effect, all sizes, at 80c a pair. !ain Floor. Gift Suggestions from the Stationery Section In this department you will find bo many little thoughtful gifts that will please everyone. You may not want to give much here are some small re membrances. Silver and gold-plated clutch pencils, complete with extra box of leads, 75c. Kodak albums and scrap books very reasonably priced, each, $1.25 to $6.00. Fountain pens, self-filling, non-leakable, with safety clip attached ; wonderful value, each, $1.50. Book rack, extensive style, natural bronze finish, each, $4. Quill pen writing sets, spe cially priced, $1.00 to $1.50. Cranefs and Highland, linen writing paper and correspond ing cards in white and various colors. Very reasonably priced, box, 55c and 89c Picture frames, antique gold finish. A wonderful value, each, $2.25 and $2.75. Ever-Sharp pencils, choose from our complete assortment in silver and gold-plated styles. Each, $1.00 to $7.00. Main Floor. Here's a Real Sale of Hand Bags In Time for Christmas Gifts Choose from new styles in a large variety marked at about 1 o price. At $2.39 A wonderful assort ment for your selection in five different styles of fine velvet hand bags with pretty French gray metal frames, some have duplex frames with memorandum card at tachment; all are fitted with purse and mirror. Very special, $2.39. At $3.45 Surely you will find just the vanity box you want in our sale Satur day. We have them jn hand-tooled leathers in brown or black, also black vachette, flj at tractive styles and are beautifully lined, and fitted with ivory or nickel-silver vanity articles. At $3.45 You will have to see this lot of bags to appreciate their value. They are made up in silk chiffon, velvet and duvetyne metal frames, some with jeweled clasps, all are, beautifully lined with plain or fancy silks, the colors are black, brown, braver and a few brocades. Very special, $3.45. Main Floor At $5.75 A splendid assortment in silks, brocades, and velvets in metal, shell or covered frames and in all the popular col ors. Very special, $5.75. Photo Albums At Two Special Prices Photo albums with 50 loose leaves and flexible back, while they last, $1.29 and $1.39. Main Floor (?) Candy Specially. Priced A Palatable Reminder of the Christmas Season Chocolate peanut cluster, 59c. Cocoanut patties, 49c. Wrapped taffy kisses, 39c. Assorted chocolate creams, 69c. Peanut brittle. 35c. Main Floor New Building. Women's Dainty Strap Slippers Specially Priced $1 0.60 Women's anklette strap pumps for evening wear, with full Louis covered heels, flexible soles, in black and. brown suede, black and brown satin. Instep strap pumps in black satin, suede and kid, daintily ornamental with beads, covered heels and .turn soles. Very special, $10.00. 5 Second Floor. Novelty Jewelry for Gifts Specially priced Saturday Justin time for people to start makinjr their Christmas gift selections at great savings. Bar Pins Brilliant white stone bar pins, wonderfully well made, new designs, prices quoted are Ms to 3,s less than regular. Very special, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, . $2.50. Hair Ornaments New hair ornaments Spanish combs, pins, bar rettes and novelty pieces set with rhinestones, sap phires, emeralds, topaz and other colored stones. Very specially priced, 50c to $10.00. Pearl Necklaces La Margot French pearl necklaces, matinee length, Specially priced, $3.95. Main Floor. Gloves f&Sfc Gloves At New Low Prices Saturday - Toilet Articles and Drugs at Greatly Reduced Prices Mavis Toilet Water, 98. Wool Powder Puffs, 22c Pepsodent Tooth Paste, 37c. Tooth Brushes, hard drawn bris tles. 33e. Steven's Depilatory, 59c. Mary Fuller Liquid Nail Polish, 49c. Jergen's Perfumes, assorted odors. 50c. Bocobelle Imported Castile Soap, 12c. Ivory Cream, for cleaning ivory, 42c- Wild Cherry Cough Syrup, 23c. ' Listerine, a general antiseptic, 42c Sanitol Shaving Stick or Cream, 24c Main Floor Lambskin Gloves Imported lambskin gloves, pique style, with heavy embroidered backs in black and white, also cape gauntlets in white and ivory, pique style, Paris point embroi dery $2.95. At S6.0O Twelve-button lambskin gloves in dark brown, and Paris point backs. Saturday, $6.50. Cape Gloves Imported cape gloves light weight quality, pique sewn and Paris point em broidered backs, in browns and dark tans, $2.25. Lambskin Gloves hight-button lambskin gloves in a ver dark shade of brown, and Paris point backs. Saturday, $5.00. Cape Gloves Imported cape gloves in the desirable shades of dark brown and tan, light weight, excellent quality, two-clasp pique style and spearpoint backs $2.75. Chamoisette Gloves Chamoisette Gloves Duplex chamoisette gloves of a beautiful quality, two clasp, pique sewn, in brown, tan, beaver and light mode shades, $2.25. Imported chamoisette gloves, 16-button length, pique style, two-toned and spearpoint embroidery in white, beaver, mode, $3.50. Imported Cape Gauntlet Gloves Made with strap wrist, in dark brown only, a fine qual ity of leather, sizes 6 to 7Va only. Very special, $4.75. Main Floor fntrman It McCoanell Drug Co