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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 7, 1921)
THE BEE: OMAHA, Fill DAY, JANUARY 7, 1921. HOLDING A HUSBAND - Adele Garrison's New Phase of Revelations oj a Wife - The Way Maj. Grantland Whisked Dicky and Madge Home The night drive back to Cedar Crest was rather a silent one. Maj. Grantland's chauffeur was standing by the car when we came out, but when we had been seated and my bajfs disposed of in the tonneau, the off icer himself took the driver's seat, and bade his man sit beside him. "That means we're going to go like the, devil," Dicky murmured in my ear. "I've heard that when he wants speed, and safety he drives himself, won't trust anybody else." I made no reply, for fear that Maj. Grantland might hear me, and know that we were diseasing him. And that was the last opportunity I had of any conversation which wouldn't have been breathless. For drive-like the devil, or the wind, or any of the other similes motorists love, Hugh Grantland did. The road was a good one, practically deserted, with few crossroads. The car's powerful headlights gleamed far ahead of us, illuminating every crevice of the road, and I realized why L had heard so many motorists say that they would rather drive in the night than in the daytime. But even at the great speed we were making I was not nervous. The big car and the big man seemed to be interchangeable parts of the same body. One felt as if the mechanism Were something living, comprehend ing and responding to every lightest touch of its master. On and on we went, past peach orchards, freshly planted cotton fields, through stretches . of wood bind, into the lighted streets of a f illage and out again, until .at last slowed down at Mrs. Lukens' drive way, and stopped before the door of our own cottage. Mother Graham's Questions. ' "Now, if you'll show, us where your trunks are," Maj. Grantland said briskly, "we'll get them out on the veranda. If they're steamers we can pile them in here, but Anything larger I can get a man for at the station. And I'll see" that they're checked through for you while you're packing up." "Thanks, awfully,, old man. They're all strapped up and in the hall, both Madge's and mine, But I hate to have you " , 1 .. - "Suppose you let -me worry about that," Maj. Grantland retorted quiet ly, "and you devote your attention to getting ready as rapidly as possible. Unfortunately we Wave, to; plan ts if the train were going to be on time, although the chances are in favor of it's Being very late. No," as we en tered the hall, and Dicky attempted to help with the trunks. "Go on. We'll take care of these. Ah. Mrs. Grahnm! You see I've brought back your family, but only for a few min utes." V r V He bowed ceremoniously to Mother Graham, who had come into the hall, the picture of blank aston ishment. Her eyes caught mine questioningly. I tried , to reassure her with a glance. Dicky caught the glance and'videitly- corhtrehend.ecT it, for, his ees twinkled as lie swept us both info ithe little sitting, room and closed) tfte door. He 'evidently shaied my.- intuition that Major Grantland would rather have us out of the way. Now I see how it was Madge got away so easily this morning," JJicky announced mischievously. "Mother, you old schemer, I'm ashamed of you." "What does this mean?" his moth er demanded, addressing me and ig noring her son. But he forestalled my answer. "It means that I found the recre ant lady, but just as I was i about to string her up by her thumbs the strike was declared off and we're both going north on this next train," he said. "Now I'm going to pick up my traps and Madge is going to change her dress.. You'd better help her, mother." But as' I knew it would he. it was not I whom Mother Graham helped. We exchanged a humorous g4ance of comprehension at this offtr. for, we both knew what the next few min utes would be. , I never worked faster in my life than I did in exchanging the gown in which I had dined witn Majoi Grantland for my traveling suit. Be fore I had finished Dicky was call ing frantic appeals for the where abouts of his things to both his mother and me. And as soon as I had put all my own things where they could be put into the car iX a second's notice I went to the sun parlor in which Dicky was rampag ing around. Then I flew down the hall to the roorn where Junior lay asleep, hung Over his crib in the same agony of apprehension which I had frit in the aftertioon and turned to find my fa ther standing behind me. ' "I know.S daughter," he said, see ing my wet eyes. Then he drew me into his arms. "I confess If wish I were going with you," he said a bit anxiously, and I suddenly realized that even as I was worrying over leaving my baby he was filled with anxiety over my trip north without him. Nebraska Raises;; - $32,550 for Tots t i i Douglas County Has Contrib uted $21,395 to European Children' Relief. G.' V. Wattles, chairman of the Nebraska committee of the European Relief council, reported yesterday that this state has contributed a total of $32,550.87 to date toward the fund, of which amount Douglas county has given $21,395.55, and the rest of the .statel 1.155 32. During the last 24 - hours this cqunty has given $1,981.85, and the state $454. s J. H.' Lorshmann, chairman . 61 Adams county committee, sent an other check for $1,341.28. explaining that it represents donations by lodges, churches and individuals. This makes a total of $2,178.85 from Adams county. Nellie E. Dick, superintendent of Chase county schools, wrote from Imperial to the committee, stating that she has requested every school cf her county to remember the work that is being done in this state to help the children of Europe. oodL H GOODS' w m i if . II know, thai better results using milk and sudor already blended .'try ft hy coahin with EAGLE BRAND Condensed Milk Brief City News BaillfTette Appointed L. N. Bunce, when he took office yesterday as justice of the peace, appointed Hsa Margaret Liaay Da hut. Dunn Does It Police Judge Henrv Dunn yesterday sentenced James Lowry. Pes Molnea, to, the rock pile for 10 days for "mAoch inc." , - . , Church Renovated Hanscom Park Methodist church auditorium will be reopened Sunday morning after being renovated at a coat of 110,000. Clerks Reappointed V. B. "White horn and Kuth Koblnson have been reappointed as clerk and assistant clerk of the municipal court for another term. Muny Judges Take Ontti District Judge Troup administered the oath of office to the three re-elected municipal judges yesterday in the city council chamber. Seeking Permits Lists of appli cants for pool hall licenses and soft drink parlors for 1921 were submitted to the city council yes terday by Police Commissioner Klnger. - Bitten By Bog Angela Warren, 11, 1S16 Park avenue, was bitten on the hand yesterday by a. dog owned by J. Henshaw, 1334 Park avenue, according to a report made by her mother to police. Lecture on Canada G. N. Aula baugh, furrier, will give an Illus trated lecture at the First Congre gational church tonight on his trips to the Canadian wilds on fur-buying expeditions.- Bottom Reached Walter W. Head, in an address to the Mid West Implement Dealers' associa tion convention, declared prices have reached low level and conditions soon will be stabilized. First Mart Discharged Henry Dunn, taking his seat as police judge yesterday morning, freed the first man brought before him, F. K. Stevens, cnargod with obstructing a fire plug with his automobile. . Four Resign Resignations of four employes of. County Clerk Dewey's ofllUo in the last few weeks have been recorded. All secured better positions, they said. End of War Romance Florence Kahre filed suit yesterday for divorce from Earl- Kahre, alleging he re fused to live with or support her Kafter ho returned from the army. Slightly Injured Struck by an automobile driven by J. S. Lyons, 721 South Thirtieth street, at Six teenth and Harney streets, Wednes day night, W. R. Roberts. 75. 3919 Lafayette avenue, was slightly in jured. Confesses Robberies A large amount of jewelry found in posses sion of Pleasant Lowe and James Churchill, arrested as vagrants yes terday, was explained by them with a confession, of robbing 25 homes, police say. 1 "Onward" Women The Women's "Onward Omaha" dinner of January 20 was planned and discussed Wed esday evening at the monthly meet ing of the Omaha Business and Professional Wjpmen's league in the Loyal hotel. : Remove Trustee-i-H. J. FJnkett Som 'removed from the 'position of trustee of St. Johns African Meth odist church at a meeting Wednes day night attended by 700 members. Pinkett filed a suit against the pas tor. Rev. W. C. Williams, last Mon day, charging misappropriation of church funds. Rings Wedding Bolls Tho last of ficial act of (icorge S. Collins In Ms seven years eareer as justice of the peace was the performance of a wedding ceremony Joining Edward P. Burns and Carolina Anderson at 6 Wednesday evening. Automobile Found A new $5,000 autcHnohile belonging to W. W. Hoag land, 520 North Forty-elgKth street, stolen last Sunday, was recovered 12 miles west of the city on the Lincoln highway yesterday. It was stripped or one tire and was out of gasoline. . ' Reprieve Expires The 60-day re prieve granted Thomas H. Matters by President Wilson expired yester day. Thirty days is still allowed Mr. Matters to arrange his affairs before going to federal prison under a five year sentence for complicity In bank ruptcy of the National bank in Sut ton. Neb. Says Wife Beat Him Alleging that his wife beat him up so badly that he was rendered semi-conscious, E. J. Varn, a cripple, living at 3124 Leavenworth street, yester day filed an answer to her suit for divorce in district court. Ho said she has struck him with her fists and with sticks. DenUi an Accident A letter re ceived by (kninty Attorney Shotwell yesterday from attorneys for J. W. Alexander, father of , Francis W. Alexander, declare that there Is no doubt whatever that young Alex ander met b's death by accident and not by suicide. Ho was shot In tho abdomen while starting on a hunting trip at his home tn Hayes Center, Neb. , w 3IIIU3 Made Instantly and without a bi: of waste Instant Postum the table drink so many prefer to tea or coffee because of rich uniform flavor, moderate cost and superior health value. y at grocers DIHIC J - in SURPASSING FLAVOR ABUNDANT JUICE TENDER PULP , Characteristics found in THE ARISTOCRAT OF THE BREAKFAST TABE Always found in the Atwood . v . Wrapper. mm I viuv kinun WTII7VU. J flMAVIblA, rt a TRIMBLE BROTHERS, .Omaha. Wholesale Distributors Auditors of Government And U. P. Road Banquet Railroad administration auditors now conducting an audit of Union Pacific railroad accounts will hold a jouu uanquet wun uic uuiuu pa cific auditors in the gold room of the Blackstone hotel Saturday evening. Administration auditors who wilt attend are A. K. Atkiuson, J. E. Anthony, W. B. Brahany, N. O. Brookins. E. C. Bunre. B. L. Chal- land, H. E. Crosby, H. G. Cunning- ! ham, D. K. Hanemam tuot noi comb, H. A. Lockhart, H. C. Phette place. C. J. Simonton, F.X). Smith, and William A. Stone. Union Pacific auditors who wilt be thjere are H. S. Walker, T. E. King, E. J. Doolin. J. C. McCall, R. E. Laden,. E? C. Webster. WillianrfH. Fehrs, A. J. Krecefc, F. J. Krfccek I. L. Porter, C. C. Winning, C. T. Cook, V. I. Cooper, P. H. Hansen and H. Mayer. Got a Saxophone at Home? The School Board Wants It An appeal was issued to the public yesterday by Assistant Superintend ent of the Schools Belle Ryan for musical instruments, from mouth or gans to saxophones of the latest jaz? ivpe, to be used in the organization of orchestras in all of the elementary schools of the city. This is in line with the program outlined before the Board of Educa tion by Snpt. J. H. Beveridge at thr last meeting. An instructor for these juvenile orchestras has al ready been secured. - Anyone i Omaha who has a mu sical instrument in good shape, but considered discarded about tho home, is urged by Miss Ryan to turn it over to the principal of the nearest, school in his neighborhood. Divorce Court. IHTorra Petitions. , William fowler against Urace Fowler, nrtton. Etta. Pennington against Thomas Pen vlnRton, nnnsupport. Emma Fletcher galnst Jesse Fletcher, wuelty. Divorce Decree. flrac WIMo from John Wtldo. cruelty. mille Hayea from Jack Hayes, cruelty. Annie Valentine from Ctmuncey Valen tine, cruelty Aldean Whalen from Essie Wha.'en cruelty. QC Insist On Because: Itfs the richest malt extract made At Any Dtaltr'i ' Puritan Malt Extract Co. M N. Mark st..Cklt ' i A BigDrop if The Genesee Pure Food Company h LeRoy.N.Y. I lit" -' cn- m The Piano Worth While " There is not a surer way of guar anteeing the qual ity and durability of your Piano ihan by having it bear the name PACKARD -The cost is no more than for lesser instruments. Come in and hear them played. Grand, player and upright models. ' Make TTour Selection NOW! "MI CKBIJS The House of lJleasant Deatmgs. 15th and Harney Douglas 973 EVERYBODY'S STORE The January White Sale vand Many Special Values Makes Friday an Important Day IN THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE Handkerchiefs Men's white In itial 'kerchiefs, hemstitched hems, with white and colored initials, are specially priced for quick clear ance -r 17C Handkerchiefs Dainty little silk crepe handker chiefs with narrow hemstitched and rolled , hems are priced exception-tally low for Fri-' fnKy..8.e!'.-...:10c Trousers - 300 pairs of men's and young men's all-wool blue serge pants, sizes 31 to at. Women's Mikes1' Children's ' - .--- Muslin Underwear A,!4 Price Thousands of garments, some slightly soiled, others musged from counter display, consisting of gowns, petticoats envelope chemise, corset covers, drawers, bloomers, princess slips, bloomers and corset waists, are offered in this Jot for quick disposal. Women's gowns, 50c, 95c, $1.25. ' Chemise, 50c, 95c, $1.25. " Corset Covers, 45c, 75c, 95c. Petticoats, $1.95, $2.95, $3.45. Misses' princess slips, $1.25, $1.45, $2.95. Petticoats, 95c, $1.25, $1. 45. Bloomers, 45c, 75c, 95c. Children's petticoats, 45c, 75c, . 95c Princess slips, 95c, $1.25, $1.45. Drawers, 25c, 45c, 75c, 95c. Bloomers, 25c, 45c, 75c, 95c. Koveralls 50 dozen boys' and girls' kover alls, sizes 3 to '8, light blue and khaki, a suit . . . . $1.00 Flannel Shirts 25 dozen men's flannel shirts, samples, all colors, all sizes at, each. . $1.98 Men'sShirts 25 dozen men's neckband and col lar attached shirts, slightly imperfect, at about Vfc regu lar price, Ideal boy' waist, 4 to 8, 50c. . Children's School Coats $2.48 - - . s Children, require warm, comfortable outside clothing, and this is a wonderful opportunity to secure a coat suitable for several seasons' wear at very little cost. These coats are made of go6d, heavy material in green, Burgundy and blue and come in belted style, trimmed with beaver, cloth collars, buttons and pockets, sizes 6 to 10. Very special at $2.48. , . Children's , Union Suits 79C garment Fleeced lineci, made with high neck, long sleeves, ankle length, all sizes, 79c a garment. These- are all winter weight garments and are broken sizes of much higher priced underwear; some of it having soW for three times the price now asked. Dainty Crepe De Chine Blouses ; $2.95 .: Women's all silk orepe de chine blouses in, Ipw neck models or convertible collars, white and flesh only, are offered at this unusually low price for Friday's selling. Downstair Stor Household Linens-Blankets-White Goods Table Cloths, $2.95 , Damask table cloths, size 60x60 inches. These are of Irish manufacture and will give good service. Handsome designs, at $2.95 each. Damask Napkins, $2.19 -v Bleached damask napkins." These are of an unusually good quality that will give good service. Size 21x21 inches. Several good designs, at $2.9 dozen. t Table Damask 42Vfcc Bleached mercerized table damask, a. heavy quality and fine weave, 58 inches wide, at 42 Vic yard. V Plaid Blankets, '$2.95 Handsome plaid blankets for $2.95 pair. These are of heavy weight and excellent quality, in splendid range of beautiful colorings Cottpn' Blankets, $1.95 pr. Cotton blankets at $1.95 pair. Included are7 colors of gray, tan or white. These have handsome colored borders of blue or pink. These are large size blankets and are of splendid quality, perfectly finished edges. Bed Comforts, $3.95 Bed comforts covered with silkoline of fancy design and filled with pure white cotton. These are the large 72x80-inch size and are most unusual values for $3.95 each, ' ... India Head 29c Soft finished Indian Head muslin, 44 inches wide. , splendid quality and a much-wanted material at a fraction of its real worth. Specially priced, a yard at 29c. v ' Union Cloth, 39c Nurses' uniform cloth, 3D inches wide. This quality launders well and has a linen finish and makes very serviceable gar ments, at 39c a yard. Pillow Cases, 22c Belfast pillow cases in sizes 42x36 and 45x36 inches. An exceptionally good quality and heavy weight pillow case ; very special for the January White Sale, at each, 22c