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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 18, 1920)
13 Gratitude Swells Lame Boy's Heart Pastor Accused of Passing Bad Checks Rev. William II Wikoff, 30, ar rested here for alleged sale of mort gaged furniture, is wanted in Cedar Rapids, la., for passing worthless checks, according to police. Wikoff, who is an ordained Chris tian minister, purchased $600 worth of furniture from the Hartman Fur niture company, then sold it to an other furniture company for $180.50, police say. Wikotf said he planned to furnish a home for his wife, but learned she would not come here, so sold the furniture, say the police. ' Begin Construction of Hangar at Fort Crook Building of a hanger and prepar ing a landing field for the inaugura tion of an aerial transportation line from Washington, D. C, will begin at Fort Crook next week, according to Major Ira Kader, chief of the corps area air service. Four enlisted men, first of the air force to be dis patched to Fort Crook from San Antonio, Tex., to assist in handling the aerial transportation from corps headquarters to posts in the seventh army area, reported at Fort Crook yesterday. Saturday at Bowen' As He Gets Shoes Give 1 IS 1 i p p er a-- Always Welcome Gifts- 'I Will Sure Take Care' of THE BEE: OMAHA. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1920. Extraordinary in Value-Giving These," Explains Poor Lit tle Fellow, Shod by Bee Fund. "I nure will take care of these &hoesl" exclaimed a poor little chap n-ho was provided with shoes Thursday from The Dee's free shoe fund. This boy 'is lame, his father has "gone- awav." He was good for nothing. The mother does wash ing and works as a charwoman, striving to get enough 1 to feed, . ( lothe and shelter, her four small children. It is an uphill fight. Nobody Gets Salary. Such cases arc cared for by this fund. Every cent you give goes to buy shoes for such worthy poor chil dren. Nobody gets a salary, nor is any of the fund spent for any other purpose except shoes for worthy and desperately poor children. Perhaps you can help. There are so many childreu longinp for the shoes that they need so badly. If you rati help, send or' bring your contribution to The Bee office. Honor List. rrelonl remirtril ltunt Sooth ma IjiiIIok Aid "Wllllnc Worker," I.eiinjrtoii, Neb. . KMdlw' friend, York, Nell M. K. Jolnnon. Belgrade, Neb. . . Mabel Hleka Bert F. I'owell, Hebron, .Neb.... F. W. Swan, Velma, Neb Sl.088.50 Total 1,090.20 . n. . s i omen to otart Uwn 'Onward Omaha' Drive Omaha women will have a chance to shout "Onward Omaha" as loud as the men .at a meeting of the Omaha Business and Professional Women's league at the Chamber of Commerce on the n:ght of Janu ' ' ary 5. . More than 350 women who are in executive positions are expected to attend, and the meeting will be in complete charge of women who are already taking an active part in the city's development, i The meeting is the result of the "Onward. Omaha" drive launched recently at the municipal Auditor ium, at which the women had ' no opportunity to take part. Miss Mary Sturgeon of Eldredge-Reynolds company is in charge of plans. Judge Awaits Authority to ' Turn Back Commissions v Federal Judge T. C. Munger must Have the consent of Judge Wood rough and Judge Van Valkenburg of Kansas City before he can issue an order turning back to the live stock men the $162,000 in cash held by R. C. Hoyt, clerk of the United States district court, as excess charges made by live stock com mission men for the buying and sell ing of stock. That was the state ment made by Judge Munger yester- ; . u?y. i ne commission men raised :rTae rates irf the handling of cattle and the government forbade that raise, several months ago on the ground that it tended to increase the cost of living. Man Says Volunteer "CopM Arrested Him for Spite Lester E." Klopp, 4813 Chicago street, son of A. T. Klopp of the Klopp-Bartlett Printing company, i told Police Judge Foster he had been arrested by Hugo Heyn, a vol unteer traffic officer, because of a long-standing grudge. Klopp declared that his older brother, Walter, and Heyn quar reled while they were both "rush ing" Miss Leona Gartin. Heyn took a dislike to him as well, young Klopp said. Heyn told the judge he didn't even know young Klopp-when he 1 summoned him into court for speed ing. Klopp was fined $5.- . Trio Have Narrow Escape v In Safety First Movie Allan Tukey, M. C. Peters and A. D, Peters narrowly escaped injury Thursday while "registering" for a movie camera in a film to be use'd in the safety first campaign of the traf fic committee of the Chamber of Commerce. , i The two automobiles of the three men crashed together at Twenty fourth and Farnani streets while be ing used to demonstrate the hazards of reckless driving. . The accident was caught by the camera man. Christmas Tree and Free Movie Show for Children he Omaha Lions club and its proteges, the girls' Community Ser vies League, will entertain the chil dren of Omaha with a huge Christ mas tree in the court house yard at 6:30 p. m., Chrsitmas eve, and at 9 Christmas morning. "Lion" Harry Watts of the Strand will throw the doors of his theater open to all the kiddies, showing an Arbuckle comedv. Money back without ai U HUNT'S 8alve fail in taa treatment of ITCH, ECZEMA. RINGWORM, TETTKR or other Itching akin diieaaea. Try a 7S cent boa at our risk. Shaman McConnell Drug Co. kSALE OF BOYS' SUITS PHILIP'S DEPT. STORE 24th and O Sta. South Omaha. SEE OUR AD ON PAGE 21 ADVERTISEMENT. 666 is a prescription for Colds, Fever and LaGrippe. It's the most speedy remedy we lenow. Skin Troubles Soothed- With Cuticura goa.Ohitaiit.TalaBi..aaifliaia. Bannlei San Francisco Dear Lea I went tiirongb Chinatown lost night. It was a great lark! A guide take you all around. It's not safe to go alone, they any. Here you And China on a small plan, everything from the temple or joss house, telephone exchange and Interesting stores to women and children dressed in the quaintest costumes. This Is one of the most picturesque parts of the city, . specially at nlgbt. We got back to the hotel about eleven and slept fine. Ratea at Hotel Whit comb from $2.00. 400 outtide room. Write for map and folder. J. H. VAN HORNE, Manager. Hotel Whitcomb Civic Center SAN FRANCISCO The gift that is sure to please man, woman or child is a pair of slippers. In the assortment at this store you wlil find a va riety of patterns that will win any one over with their attractiveness. So, for Christmas choose slippers the comfortable gift, the useful gift, the inexpensive gift, the gift that you will be remem bered for long after Christmas has been forgotten. O. 16th and Douglas Su. IS - Mi . l'. - Give Him Something from a Mans Store a HIS advertisement is addressed particularly to the woman who puzzled her brain an nually over the question: "hat shall I give him for Christmas?" The answer is quite simple. Come to this great Mans Store the logical place for Men's Apparel. Selection merely becomes a mat ter of choice. Let our salesmen help you. Pajamas Gloves - Men's Hose Showing complete lines of Interwoven, Phoenix and Mes zo in a large variety of col ors and shades. Lisle hose. . . .3Se to 65c Silk hose .... 65c to $3.00 Cashmeres. .75c to $1.65 Men's lustrous silk pajamas, plain shades of blue, pink, tan and white, also various styles of fancy stripes moderately priced from $5.00 to $20.00. Men's pajamas made of fine madras, priced from $2.50 to $6.50. : 1 ' '.; Shirts The finest quality silk shirts for the particular man in su perior .designs in such weaves as broadcloth, tub silk and crepe de chine, ranging in price from $8.50 to $14.00. Fiber and silk-mixed shirts from $6.50 to $10.00. Madras and percale shirts from $2.50 to $6.50. Knitted Scarfs High grade knitted scarfs that are so popular. Plain colors are here in all desir able shades, as well as may striking novelties in crossbar and striped effects, also many beautiful heathers $1.00 to $5.00. You may choose leather or fabric in any style here, for we have a complete selection, including gray mocha, gray suede, tan, gray and cordovan cape. Lined or unlined with silk, wool, fleece, or fur. Leather gloves from $4.50 to $8.50. Fabric gloves, 45c to $2.50. Neckwear A vast array of new scarfs for Christmas gifts. A wide variety of rich colorings and patterns as well as plain col ors. Included are Magadoves, reppsj-heavy twill and basket weaves in open and four-in-hand styles. Priced from 65c to $4.50. - Bath Robes Made in a wide variety of styles, with shawl collar qr convertible collar; pockets, cuffs and edges finished with cord; the range of selection is very extensive. $8.50 to $27.50. W 1 Men's Handkerchiefs Plain styles with all widths of hem, hand-hemstitched ones really exquisite; eross-barred and tape borders; new initials in colors or white. A large variety of different styles of letters white and colored silk handkerchiefs for those who prefer them. Priced 25c to S2.S0. Gifts of Jewelry That Men Like Cuff Links Solid gold cuff links, with buttons,. in a! large variety of styles. Priced from $3.50 to $15.00 a pair. We will engrave initials free of charge. Pencils . Sterling silver and 14-kt gold watch chain pen cils. A large assortment from $3.00 to $25.00. Silver Belt Buckles Sterling silver belt buckles made of heavy weight silver, hand-chased in a variety of designs. ' Initial or monogram engraved free. Priced from $3.50 to $8.50. " f Leather Belts . , Fine black calfskin belts in sizes 32 to 42, priced very special at $1.50. writ ATr Nash Vie CHvistnta Store for Svery Body One-Day Linoleum Sale Saturday v Measure your room, come early Saturday morning, make your se lection and have your floor covered for about one-half what it ordi narily would cost you. Saturday Specials Splendid Quality Felt Base Floor Covering, jier square yd. . rJC Genuine Printed Lino leums, burlap back, In splendid patterns, Former price $1.C0. Today's price, per square , qq yard OaC Heavy Inlajd Linoleums In ood and tile patterns, in nany colors. Former price $3.00. Today's price, per sr.v:..:. $1.49 42 Pattern to Select From Among These Extraordinary Values You May Find Suggestions for Christmas Gifts a mm u To give all an oppor tunity to do shopping :his Store wfll be open Saturday evening till 9 o'clock. 0 mm si Our line of Smoking Cabinets will please i RockerS &t Vo Former PuCC you. As to prices, tney are ine lowest, uur - Solid Uak itocker, uoiaen uas imisn. Former price $8.50. For Saturday. . . .$4.25 . Mahogany Windsor Rocker. Former price $22.50; for Saturday ....$11.25 prices range from $3.50, $7.50 to $16.50 Towels for Saturday Selling Huck Towels ' Linen finish individual Huck Towels, size ' 14x24, special, each ............ Red Bordej$d Huck Towels, size 17x32, special, each Plain White Huck Towels, splendid quality, size 18x36, special, each 1212C ....16c ...22c Bath Towels Size 17x30, Turkish Towels, special, each Size 22x44, Turkish Towels, , ' special, each Size 27x50, extra heavy Turkish Towels, special, each 18c 39c 79c " Telephone Stands at y2 Price for Saturday former Saturday's Price Mahogany Stand and' Chair $15.00 Mahogany Stand and Chair com plete $19.00 Mahogany or Oak Stand with- . . phone holder and chair com plete; $19.00 Price $7.50 $9.50 $9.50 Gift Suggestions Former r Today's Price Price Iteed Ferneries $16.50 $10.95 Mahogany Ferneiles $12.50 $ 8.25 Fern Stands $12.50 $ 8.75 Writing Desks ,...$26.50 $14.00 Sewing Rocker $16.50 $ 8.75 Card Tables $ 5.00 $ 2.80 Oak Waste Baskets $ 5.00 $ 2.25 Serving Table $2500 . $14.00 Easy Rocker i. $27.50 $12.50 TlltTop Table $18.50 $9.80 Polychrome Book Ends ..$6.50 $ 4.00 Smoker Sets $ 6 00 $ 3.50 Parchment Shades $ 5.75 $ 295 Boudoir Lamps , $12.50 $ 7.75 Polychrome Lamp Posts. ......$32.50 " $13.75 Table Lamps $27.50 $14.25 Floor Lamp $38.50 $21.50 Carpet Sweepers $ 4.00 . $ 1.95 Sewing Table $ 3.75 $ 2.00 Tea Wagons $22.00 $14.40 Aluminum Double ' Boilers Full 2-qt. Size, $1.25 . Carpet Sweeper An H. R. Bowen d tC Co. Special pl?7) Aluminum Percolators $1.40 Black ebonized wood handle, family size. Guaranteed glass cooking ware. Casseroles, 9-lnch , Pie Plates, 9-ihch, each $1.15 ...42c Wo own and operate the Metro politan Van ft Storage Co OmAAAS VALUl CWIHO STOR0 'mwn n.MTwcttt mum O Bowen's Guaranteed Brooms 33c Jewel 6-lb. Electric Irons Baby Walkers, $&45 Just the thing to teach the baby the Job of walking. Only 6 more Shopping Days before Christmas. The Advertising Columns of The Bee Offer Many Attractive Bargains Today HS55
