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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 22, 1920)
7 :" i THE EEE: OMAHA. WEDNESDAY, VZ,- " Brief "City News Fire lu-niulns Mystery. The causo Of the Are at the nurses' home of the University of .Nebraska hospital. Forty-second aniil Pewey avenue, Is tm a mystery, - Hardy. 16, son pt J. M. Hardy, 625S South Twenty-fourth street, have 8 sk cd juvenile authorities to assist In locating- the youth, who left home March 4. Allison To Iit'cttirc Tho problem of capital and labor wilt be discussed Thursday night at Labor Temple by George B. Allison, one of the 60 Non partisan league organizers in the btat. v' Children Siiviii!; -' Money School cUildroc have opened 12,030 bank acoouma tod have eaved $2S, 177.28 ilncc the new thrift ian was adopted by the doara of Education two months to. - Hotarlana Meet Today Rotarlans will hold their regular weekly meet ing at the Hotel Rome at noon to day MaJ. Mat Tlnley of Council Bluff wlH ipeak. Al Scoot is scheduled to preelde. Church Debt Reduced Rev) A. TVagner. paator ofhe Interdenomin ational Peoples' church. Twenty- sixth and Franklin streets, reports that M5S.2J haa been raised to pay off the church debt, leaving an In debtedness of only 600. Arrested In Canada -A man giving the name of James W. HurUy of Oman's, la under arrest In Canada for participation In looting the farm home of Robert Andrist of Woodens, south of Estevan, C'inada, accord-J On River Brink An eastbound Council Bluffs street car was within a few feet of oelnR plunged 'from the Douglas street budge into the Missouri river when the rear trucks we.- derailed at 1:35 yesterday morning. No -one was Injured. Gifts For llusy Men A big get together meeting of Omaha business men will be held at th Chnmber of Commerce Friday noon. Christmas ifw for each member will be dis tricted, by three Santas. Rev. Thomas Caaaday, of All Saints Episcopal church, will speak. No Clue round After weeks spent by the police department In Inves tigating the murder .of G. F. Lung;, janitor of the First .Congregational ohurch, without obtaining a clue, an lninit Into his death will be,, held sometime next week, It was an nounced yesterday In theounty at torney's 'office. ' ' .lndee Foster Slim The snow underfoot yesterday caused no end of trouble and fun on Omaha streets. For instance, as Police Judge Foster was crossing Karnam street, he slipped and fell against a "Go Blow" post, A pretty girl fell gracefully but not easily in front of the Hotel Fontenelle steps. Criticise Juil Coiidltioiiit-Condi-tions of the Omaha city Jail were criticised yesterday by a committee of onward and upward workers. In cluding Mesdamcs H. J. ' Bailey, J. H. Dumont. I'billip Totter, A. W. Clark and W. A. Ha.dwin. Their complaint was .lodged With the city council, who promised toNpdeavor do better In the future. vSHcr Released I Leon Soper. said to be in the advanced stage of tuberculosis, who offered to. sell his body to a medical college In order to get funds to defend himself on a charge of passing bnd checks, was released yesterday on narole by Dis trict Judge Troup. Under the terms of his parole he Is not to leave, the county for . two years withoutpb tajning permission. ' Slugged and Robned Highway men slugged and robbed Georgo Busse, ,1113 South Twenty-ninth street, early yesterday morning when 'ho stepped into a barn at 3915 Leav enworth street, to curry, his horses. As hewas endeavorlnto switch on the lights he was knocked senseless. Five dollars were gi no from his clothes when ae recovered consciousness. Wife Charges Her Husband Wanted to Get Rid of Her V Robert A. Holt, proprietor of a restaurant,-at 1401 North Twenty fourth street, told his wife, Dovie Minnie Holt, that he wantedo get rid of her. she alleges in a petition for divorce filed in district court yesterday. ) An order was issued by, Judge Scars, restraining Holt fronj dispos ing of his restaurant and other prop erty pending decision of the divorce suit. His wife says he, has threat ened to sell out and leave the Mate. They were married two year? ago. Roy Harrop Is Released : . -From Charges of .Theft Roy Harrop, 2567 Duglas street, defeated candidate for railroad com missioner in the recent election, who was ; arrested Saturday on . charges of stealing' pennants and mother ad vertising matter from the Western Sales and Auction company, was dis missed in 'Central police court yes terday because of insufficient evidence. - - The Best Gift of AU-a ti ir n When you give a Gift Electric you are gi vi ng a gift that will last a life-time. Its daily use is a constant reminder; of a happy' --occasion a frue friend and lasting gratitude. . v " , At the .Electric Shop ( aire hundreds of electric household Appliances, coriUjlhingf utility and beauty, from which it will be easy for you ,to choose . A Portable Etectric Percolators Toasters ' ' Chafing Dishes CrilU Ovenettes j Samovars . - v Waffle Irons Disc Stoves Coffee Urn Sets , Tea Bail Tea Pots Christmas Tree Sej Curling Irons " Heating Pads CTov Healers Washing Machines Vacuum Cleaners Serving Machines J Immersion Heaters -Water Kettles Combination Boilers with Egg Rack v , Home Irons Projecting Mirrorscopes Stand and Standard Smoking Sets v Arf, Electric" Grill As an Xmas j Gift Will Be Appreciated Frying the eggs and bacon at the table awhile you're e&tiifg your cereal,, means a better breakfast and a sav- ' injr of steps and time. Have a Grill In Your Home This Christmas Brighten Your Home JThis Christmas by Adding a New Floor Lamp and Shade ' Dozens of styles of , Standards in rich mahogany from which to choose at the Electric Shop. Shades of different materials beautiful in de sign and rich in colorings. Take Advantage of Our Credit Privileges f and Make Two Gifts Instead of One.' . ' v .. '.."5 Nebrasfen farnam at Fijtt entK Heater Makes an ideal Yuletide gift. It will quickly win its way into your lasting friendship. You attach it to an elec tric socket any socket will do and turn the sjritch. See how its great . bowl becomes . a sunburst of golden iwarmth. You can quickly feel the 'comfort that radiates fromjts silent, glowing surface! f Mother and Sister Both Have Use for an Electric Curling Iron Remember them this Christmas by the gift af one. , The Electric Curling Iron now makes it possible for every woman to have ' beautiful hair, abounding ' in , irrestible , waves and curls. ' ' With one of these electric outfits, dressing , the hair; requires only a few moments' time. . . . . r , ' ; , ;. Lighten the Work In the Home-Give Her An . V ,r .... ' , , , "...." Ere etne Thousands . of Electric Irons . are being, used , almost daily :by the housewive of ; -this city. They are using 'these ' irons to save timeSnd Jabor. If your home is without an Electric Iron, have one this Christmas. Electric Hea ting ads V A' Household Necessity In times of illness," there's -nothing you'll be happier to have in your home than tfn , Electric (Pad. Three ,de-C grees of heat at your command. . Christmas Tree Outfits InUnits of 8, 16, 24, 32 - : - 't These outfits need little at tention ;easily 8 t r u n g through the tree, they give '" an effect with their many , i varied-colored globes that other lights fail to give. Not only can they be used at Christmas time, but At any other period of tne year when you wish to "dress up" a room or rooms . for some social occasion. . " Select Your Outfit NowThey're Going Fast : 1921 Edison Mazda ' - T . ..... aIamJam with exact reproduction of a Maxf ield Parrish painting given with J ' - -every purchase. bwer Co.v TV . 1 V 1 i -l . - . 2314 M. St Sex Side Vfie-Cfirt'stinas Store for 6vetyjGxty Will Find These ; V ; The Chris tmas Shopper Will Find Splendid Values in These - Specials For Wednesday For Wednesday We Annoilince Your Choice of Our Entire tqck of u r k A Mil ffs At Regular Price .. v.. The fact that this sale comes now just wheti one p begins to feel the .need of furs, and in plenty of time to . purchase for Christmas gifts, N makes this wonderful r event one that will appeal toall in search of practical : ' y, . noiiaay mercnanaise. mis mciuaes every muii m our stock, and at a price unheard of for this time of yea'r;: Second Flow - ;- . 1 . 4- ' , IF- Men's Slip Over Sweaters $1.00 One large lot of men's and boys' slip-over sweaters in V-neck, long sleeves; V-neck, no sleeves; and V-neck and roll collar; in colors of green, red, purple, heather, blOe, etc. All sizes. . . - 1 Limit of 2 to a Cuttomcr. ' kbia TUui firm" BnOdlag Men's Rannel Shirts $2.00 A limited number of men's wool and wool-mixed flan nel shirts in gray, brown, olive, heather, navy and. khaki, are , offered in this sale at a price which is less than one-half the regulr. sellingprice. All sizes, 14 to 17.. , ; . . Limit of 2 to a Cuatomer. . . Mum Floor New Building V.""" An Opportune HolidaySale of Our Entire; Stock of -H 4 :i Ivory Goods at 25(j Discount Ivory sets; manicure sets, as well as separate pieces including mirrors, trays, brushes, combs, powder boxes and picture framesfglove boxes and jewel boxes, will be offered at this price. Engraving free. : Ji ' ' . Main Floor. '-; . Women's Gingham House Dresses EACH 1 $1.00 Made of the best quality ginghamsin plain, stripe or check, trimmed in white pique collar, cufTs, belt and pocket or contrasting colored fabrics. Broken sizes. ,., Umit or. 2 to a luttomor. y Dowutalra Star f Girls' Gingham School Dresses Sizes 7 to 14 $1.00 Pretty plaids and stripes fd a dozen pretty styles. Ideal for play or school wear. , They likely have to have just so many dresses anyway, but think how they would enjoy getting them for Christmas. . , ' Second Floor Junior Doportmoat ' j ' V Bath Mat and -Towel Set $2.45 Set This handsome boxed set consists of one large towel and two wash cloths in colors of pink or blue, signs. They are neatly tied with ribbon. x V Limit of One Set to a Customer. Mala Floor. ' bath niat, one large and in two good de- : Good Fresh Nuts Specially PrieetL ' ; Mixed nuts, 4 lbs. for $1.00.' .'. No. 1 English'walnuts, lb., 30c. No. 2 English walnuts, lb., 23c Large Languadock almonds, 3 lbs.. for $1.00. , v Drake almonds, lb., 25c. Sicily filberts,- lb., 23, Pecans, 3 lbs. for $ 1.00. No. 1 Brazils, 3 lbsrfor $1.00. .i i i . : . " i i p I Beautiful. Jewelry for Gifts ) ; At Greatly Reduced Prices . V Choice of the Entire Stock of Imported Bracelet Watches ..a n Platinum and Diamond Rings. ''Solid Gold Brooches. Platinum and Diamond Bar Pins. 0)era Glasses. ' Gold Filled Mesh Bags. At a Fraction of Their Former Prices V ! S hi Mala Floor. v. .1
