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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 8, 1921)
- . THE BEE; OMAHA, SATURDAY. JAMJAKX 8, ivzi. ' : II Officers Trail Murder Suspec t K To Stock Yards i . Bink Clerk Alleged to Have - :Shot Siou City Man Is ..'Believed Working as ' -1 Laborer Here. Leading dctectivts a merry chase h mvctiririii shnotine of Dean S. Chandler, 26, while sitting! in Ihis room in Morningside, Sioux City, last February 16, the suspect ecLniurderer has beeen trailed to the stock yards in Omaha. ' Here he is believed to be masquer ading , as a menial, although his natural vocation is that of a bank dark. .... Charles S. Boiling of Philadelphia ami Harry G. McGuire of Brooklyn, representatives of ail-astern private dotedlive agency, are on his track. : Shot While Reading. 'handler was sfiot while sitting in a fchair reading in his room at 3531 Glen avenue, Morningside, Sioux jChy, on the night of February 16, 1320. . v J2tffstery shrouded the shooting, r.hd-the wounded man died in the Samaritan nospuat jviarcn wimuuv casting any light oa the cause of th-e tragedy. . Jealousy later developed as he motive for the crime and suspicion po inted to Jie young man wno is r.Qfr under surveillance in the Oma h stock yards. -(thandler's mother, Mr. Anna E. Bsrton, of Belvidere, 111., offered $A.O00 for the capture and convic- MKet the murderer oi ncr sou, MV: William Rirhardson. Belvi- .mrm , rntr n r nniirr. nils uccii ui" rrtinir the tmrch for the assailant. The suspect, whose name is with held at the request oi .ueiecuvcs ItrvlKnrr mit fpClure. W3 emrjlovcd in, a Sioux City bank at the time of the murder. Minnesota urv neaa TVW" J .2ZZ., Returns to Minneapolis rXTTA. Duncan, superintendent of federal prohibition agents in Minne sota, returned to Minneapolis yes terday without announcing any transter in personnel on ma mcu TvT.W'rocL'-s ' J i Reported changes of prohibition enforcement officials in this state ' have not een verified. W. A. Wil f,n cWip( fnr Nehraslca. has 'been ordered to remain in Omaha until hearing of moonshine case3 in federal court has been completed. Hp U Scheduled for transfer to Sioux Falls. S. P.. it is reported. r Man Who Left Suddenly : Returns to Be Sentenced William Ewing, farmer near the Wmnebago Indian reservation, re- ILMI1CU I yj ituiai v vj in . ' ----- - yfesterday to receive a sentence of 60 days in jail and a fine of $50. He was charged with introducing a pint Man Kisses Wife, (Then Kills Self Atlantic, la., Jan. 7. (Special.) Kissing his wife and four little chil dren 93odby, Sidney Smiley, 31, farmer, Jiving six miles west of Lewis, weit to the barn this morn ing and hanged himself with a hal ter. - His body was found an hour later by his wife,' who went to the barn to see why her husband did not re- tnrn tt tral.-"4ast. Desperation over financial trou bles is said to laye pruuiyicu jihucj to take his own me. rie uvea on a rented farm and the recent slump in prices had almost ruined him. When Mrs. Smiley found her hus band he was hanging in front of his team in a stall. He naa Dcen aeaa for an hour or more. Smiley was reared in the ticl;n borhood of Lewlp. His widowed mother, Mrs. Rosa Smiley, lives in T TCecirlpQ I1V4 wife and chil dren and ' mother, seven brothers ............ v.; " , ti ' tv of4iguor on government reserva tion. Creditors of W. C. Wentz Co. Hold Meeting in Lincoln Aurora, Neb., Jan. 7. (Special.) the rrprfitiors of the W. C. Wentz company, bankrupt, was held in Lincoln to decide whether the real estate holdings of the company shall be sold at this time. The principal part of- the real estate consists of vthe new bank building, which is nearly completed. It has a mortgage tor u.wv ana mechanics liens aggregating about $14,000. It was appraised at $30,000. Other real estate consists of one 80- acre tract and scattered lots -m Aurora Highlander Decision Expected January '17 Aurora. Neb., Jan. 7. (Special.) It is expected that the case of Charles ,H. Kenthron against the Royal Highlanders will be decided by Judge Good when he returns to Aurora January 17. This case in volves the validity of the so-called pioneer policies of ihe Highland ers, which called , for the payment of the face, of the policies. 10 per cent a year for 10 years, following 20 pavments. As there are about 1,700 of these policies iryexistrnce, most of them in Hamilton county, there is great public interest in this decision. - Aurora Christian Church Will Complete Building Aurora, Neb., Jan. 7. (Special) all deoartmems in the. Christian church of. Aurora show that a total of more than $9,000 was collected for the work during the past year. Of this ;nnn vnt mtn the oer- Iraanent building fund. The church -7 f lolt anH PXOPCtS IS eniiri-y uui to Degin inc iuuBiiu' , V i T perstructure as soon as labor nid material reacn a lower ic... - some time the services have1 been held in the basement. . r Stockham Man Fined for Selling Boys Hard Cider Aurora, Neb., J7.-(SpeciaL) Forrest Stockham pleaded guilty to selling hard cider to Clarence Miller and Sylvester Hosier and .was fined $100 by County Judge Fred Jeffers. The two boys were drunk about the streets of Stock ham. Stockham said he made the cider for vinegar and'Qia not smp it because he though they would not get drunk. Wvmore Gymnasium, Adds To City' Social Life Wvmore. Neb.rJan. 7. (Special.) The recently completed high school "gym" is running on strict schedule with regard to, allotted days and hours for boys and Bins, and the list of activities include an nfternoon and hours eL,n,Knt. set aside for the business tirls of tht city. Thursday night of each week is se aside for parties. Prepara tory steps are being taken for the special training of the basket, ball team, which will compete with other schools during the coming year, and the seventh and eighth grade pupils are -arranging for a fathers' and mothers' banquet to be held on the night of January 25. Aurora Woman Injured When Engine Hits Car Aurora. Neb.. Jan. 7. (Special.) Mrs. John Smith suffered a fracture of both hips in a collision between a freight engine and the automobile in which she was riding. She and her husband and their two daughters were coming to Aurora and attempt ed to cross at the stockyards cross ing A long passenger train had just passed and Mr. Smith thought the road was clear. Just as he got on one of the side tracks a switch engine backed gently into his car. carrying it down the track for some distance, demolishing the carnd throwing the occupants oufT The others in the car were badly bruised. Dear FolJ(s: San Francisco AnoUier big convention Is being held In San Francisco. Ilotfl Whiteoiub Is crowded with visiting delegates. They are interesting peo ple. Each one of them tells about ,tU the ad vantages oi tola home town. Then San Fran ciscans say,, "Yonr climate can't beat ours. Most of the delegates admit It, for right now they are having bl&zards and all kinds o 'cold weatlier back home. RatM'fet Hotel Whit comb from $2.00. 400 ouUida - rooaao. Write for folder contebuapr map ot city. s r m i. H. VAN HORNE.i Manager. Hotel Whitcomb . Civic Center ' g " FRANCISCO; U'llllom'c , tiMi-inc was held , IJU11. , . i. u . i. -n two days ago, then he departed sud- enlv. . federal omcers locatea mm crain at his home Fire at MUbank, S. D MilhsnV s n . Tan. 7. Fire of un- inniiir nrionti iat nioht aestrovea the )wo-story Middle-Stadt building, in which, were locateithe Dakota Central telephone offi:, a general attare and several offices. No esti mate of the loss is available at this time. Beveridge to Talk at York. j; H. Beveridge, superintendent of public schools, will go to York, nevt wepie in "Wflfijfif of school board members "Scfibol Funds and Appropriations. ' -OA, ilk Wl mm mu m m HO No Dangerous Drugs. Girls! Girls!! Clear Your. Skin Silk Underwear Teddy Bears Jer sey Vesta and Bloom ers Silk and Satin. Values to $089 $7.50 L , o HS08rlB10 Donlas,St Satairday Blouses ; Beautiful flew Blouses in finest of Georgette Richly Embroidered. Values to $Q89 $10M 0 Notable January Clear away of Women's and Misses' finest rK this sale we have done far more than to A0JSL U reduction&-In many instances we have sacrificed a liberal por tion of tcost-and in every jnstance profits have been forgotten Clear away of 265 Dresses iThe Values, the Great Number of Dresses the Variety of Styles, and the Loveliness Makes This the Most , Important Dress Sale. Tricoline, Poiret Twill, Suede Velour, Taffeta . Madeleine Crepe, Satin Sizes 14 to 44 Formerly Pred to $45 Luynous Coats Sacrificed Yes n . these are the most wondertui coats you ever j saw at the price. And we urge you to be here early Saturday for these bargains. Women's and misses size. . , Bolivia, ChamoUtyne, Chrystal Cord, Wool "Velour, Silvertip fiolivia, Orlnnrla. Marvella. Veldvne. Duvetyne VvIUUVOli MTWw w- j 'J - ' Plain or Fur Trimmed Formerly Priced to $65 Unrivaled Suit Clearance Luxurious furs trim the suitsi Embroidery adorns many models and the most superb tailleurs are featured in beautiful, soft, velvet-like fabrics that are all the vogue. . Because thi3 is a Clearance Sale and everything is marked at sensational reductions, we cannot accept anything back for return, or exchange. Velour Superiors, Yalamas, Oxfords, Tricotines, Tinseltones, Checked Velours and Silvertones, Braide'd and Fur Trimmed. Many Suitable For Early Spring ear 3 Formerly Priced to $85 Jaunty Skirts in Clearance Of All Wool Plaids, Striped and Checked Velours, Serge, Trie- otine, Baronet Satin, Silk and Wool Poplins ' ' and Satin, now atr- ' , Pleated Skirts In all 'their smart varieties. Plain Tailored Skirts arid dressy types. Formerly Priced to $15 iThe Aim and Purpose of the Lower Price Furniture Sale To Give You the Biggest and Best Values ' Glance at These Listed Below Here You Will Find Such 'Price Redactions Giving You Remarkable for Saturday Buying - Special Low .Prices on ) All Dining ' Furniture for Saturday Selling 2 ' gig Saturday Specials in v gig Saturday Specials in Dining Chairs - SoUd Oak Dining Chairs, Box Seat, upholstered in xjn H C Genuine Spanish Mole, former price $9.50 11 u w Solid Oak Dining Chairs, Slip-Seat, upholstered in xt (jJ QC x Genuine Spanish Mole, former price $11.00 IN U W - J . J si Golden Oak, Waxed Dining Room Suite " As Illustrated , Nine beautiful pieces of Quartei Salved Oak. Former For Lower Table 48-insu" We Prlc 8"le plank top $76.50 $38.25 Buffet 48-inch . plank top 78.00 , 39.00 China Cabinet regular size-... 75.00 37.50 Six Box Stat Chairs i To match. Suite, , , each 8.5Q, 4.25 ! ' ' ' Jacobean Oak Dining Suite ' In William and Mary Design. Former For Lower rrice Trice Sal Table 48 in top, 8-ft extension.? 97.50 $48.75 Buffet 54-in. top, , to match 120.00 60.00 Chairs Genuine Spanish leather, ' .Blip seats) 160 8.25 Some More Typical flower PricQ bale yalues I Former For Lower ' rrice lrlce Sale 40-in. Golden Oak Buifet S 57.50 $28.50 42-ln. Golden Oak or Fumed Buffet 85.00 $46.50 45- in. Golden Oak or Fumed Oak Buffet $ 85.00 $46.50 46- in. Golden Oak Buffet.... J 98.00 $52.50 50-in. Golden Oak Buffet.... $115.00 $65.00 54-in. Golden Oak Buffet.... $135.00 $75.00 54-lnT Jacobean Buffet .$150.00 $79.50 60-io. Jacobean Buffet $165.00 $86.50 54-in. Walnut with mirror.. $135.00 $78.50 60-ln. Walnut or Mahogany, with mirror $157.68 $92.50 60-ln. Mahogany Buffet $157.50 $92.50 1w Former For I oivrr I Price l'rico Mala J50-in. Mahogany Buiiet $187.50 $95.00 66-in. Mahogany Buffet 193.0O $99.75 45x54 Mahogany Ex. Table.. $125.00 $75.00 54-in. Mahogany Ex. Table.. $130.00 $62.50 54-in. Wax Oak Table $ 98.50 $57.50 48-in. Wax Oak Table... ....$ 75.00 $37.50 42-in. Wa Oak Table $ 43.50 $19.75 Wax Oak Chairs $ 9.00 $ 4.50 Wax Oak Chairs. $ 12.00 $ 6.00 Golden Oak Chairs $ 16.50 $12.00. Walnut Chairs $ 22 50 $16.50 Mahogany Chairs ."...$ 29.00 $15.00 50 Reduction on All Breakfast Room Furniture in This Sale Drapery Dept. Specials; for Saturday Selling Odd Pairs of Curtains Lace Curtains of all kinds; also Scrim, Mar quisette and Voile Curtains in one pair lots At Loss Than Half Price ' v Od Curtains Only One of Each Pattern Lot 1 Nottingham Curtains, at, each....25t Lot II Fillet Net Curtains, at, each.... 35a) Lot UI Fiae Fillet Net Curtains, at, each 50 Lot IV Voile and Marquisette Curtains, at, each 65 Lot V Fine Voile and Net Curtains, at, f each 95 One Lot of slightly soiled curtains, at, each 15 One Lot of slightly soiled Curtains, at, per pair. 50 .Bargains in Remnants Lot 1 Short lengths of Marquisette and Scrims, also some fancy bordered Voiles from IV2 ards to' 5-yard pieces, worth up to $1.00 per yard, per yard. Special, at 25 c peYard . . Lot II Curtain Nets, Grenadines, Fancy Madras and fine Muslins in' lengths up to 5 yards. Worth up to $2.00 Special, 35c perard 'BOWEN Howard St., Between 16th and 15th IABYS COLDS I arc aoon "nipped in the bud" Without "doting" by use of Ovtr 1 7 MUHtn Jan Uud Ytetly Kfe-TABLETS- rify (?S 5hS With Cuticura Sherman & McConnell Drug Co. X Nkal.lhi wi!t,Taltw) lrt'""l
