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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 18, 1921)
Hlfc fcfcfc: UA1AHA. KKIUAY. rfchVuAin IS. lVZl. a Man Who Killed Bandit Who Will Spend Detective Given Life Sentence Life in Penitentiary Mother Glad Son Comictcd; "Now I'll Know Where He Is,' She Says; Pris oner Unmoved.' ' Xorman (Nels) Johnson, who sho Detective Arthur Cooper at Eigh teenth and Howard streets on tlie night of January 28, was found gilty or murder in the first .degree ycs-i terday ami was sentenced to the pen itentiary for life. The jury deliberat ed 17; i hours. When the verdict was received ami sentence pronounced, Johnson's mother, 5jio came here from Kear ney, Xeb., expressed relief that her .son was Kven a life sentence. She :aitl it would be better for him and would bring relief to his family. "Xaw I will know where he is," Mr. Johnson said. The prisoner showed no emotion when 'sentenced. Mis sister, Miss Ksther Johnson, and an aunt, cried and smiled and shook hands with the jurors and loft the court room, Johnson was defended 'by Public Defender John Baldwin, whose ef forts were to save the prisoner from ,the electric chair. Judge Trpup re fused to allow the jury to consider the plea of i'lsanity. It was stated that four of t!:e jurors were for tin' .death, penalty on the' first ballot. Johnson confessed to many crimes and to 'several sentences 'which he served during the last nine years. Kitchen Equipment Exhibit To Be Held February 21-26 Food and kitchen equipment rirnis will hold an exhibit February 21 to 2( in the Orchard & 'ihelm store from 7 to 9 p. m. to show women how to make their kitchens more , efficient. More than 40 demonstra tors will assist. These firms will have booths and demonstrator! present: Iten Eiscuit company, Swift & Co., Midwest Milk Producers, Harding Creamery company, Omaha Flour Mills com pany, Jay Burns Baking company, i.oose.-'iles Biscuit company, H, J. Ileina & Co., Skinner Manufactur ing company, Paxton & Gallagher, Orchard & Wilhelm. If. J.' Hughes company, Uncle Sam Breakfast Food. Gordeon-R?.inalter, Armour it Co.. i Trimble P.ros., Detroit Jewel 'Stove Works, Perfection , Oil Heater company, Yoss Bros.. American , Ironing Machine company, and Wcar-t.ver company. Boys' Fathers to Supervise Central High School Dance The "'senior prom" will be held tonight, with the aid and consent f the fathers of James Adams and Francis Sperry. seniors of Central High school and original promo ters of the function. The controversy which arose over a poster of disputed artistic lines was adjusted yesterday when P. W. Sperry. 1619 Emet street, father o: Francis, obtained from ' O.v'.M. Adams, sttnerinupdent of .ie Board '! Public .Welfare an SWciaPpcrmit for the dance, oih the understanding ' that' the fathers -'Of the boys would see that the rules and ' regulations of the welfare 'board, pertaining to public ' dances, were observed. . Former Omaha Spiritualist Leader Dies at Washington Dr. Thomas.Z. Magarfell. .leader ' in spiritualistic circles in Omaha, who disappeared mysteriously about a year ago, died last .Tuesday in Washington, D. C, according o information received yesterday by J B. Randolph, attorney for ; the doctor. t ,"-,''' Dr. Magarrsll owned the Vita r.athie institute on South " Tenth ' treet. where he treated': patients without drugs. A divorce was grant ed to his second wife in district court June 15. 1920. The decree restored her former name, Esther M. Con rad. The doctor was 68 years old. " The body was taken, to Atlantic, la'., for burial. Vf? Omaha Man Asks $23,000 Damages For Alienation Wealthy Avoca ( la. ) Farmer And Wife' Blamed for Sepa ration of )tto Schenk 1 And Wife. Two Men Fight Fire on Roof To Save Woman 111 in Bed .lances Mnrphv and R. C. Brown worked heroically, to extinguish a fire on the roof of the Murphy home, 2625 Cass street, ear.ly yes terday morning, with the knowledge that Mrs. Murphy was ill. A passerby notified the young men that the, ropi" was afire.' Murphy climbed through an upstairs window ?nd Brown passed ' buckets of wa fer to him. -James Murphv'ij here, from Cal ifornia on account of- the, illness of his mother. Mr. Brown is a Crcigh ton university student.. i Big Natural Ice Plant Being Built at Ma) wood Maywood. Xeb., Feb.: 17. (Spe cial.) ThY Crete ' Milling company i Crete, Xeb.. is constructing one of the largest natural ice plants in ilie state here. Over 100 men are em ployed at Maywood lake building chutes and installing machinery. The company expects to build large stor age houses before next year, as the lake is ideal. for this purpose, , cover ing over 200 acres. The company ex pects to ship 2.500 tons dailv. The Burlington railroad is also working a big gang building tracks to th: Jake. , Mexican Offenders . Given Choice, of Jail Or Leaving Omaha When Mantic! Dogado and Tocun do Fuijello, Mexicans, became hun gry Wednesday afternoon they stole five loaves or Sread from a truck of the Schulzc Baking company at Tenth and Docile streets. Adolph Michk.i, 1317 William street, notified the police, who chased the two Mexicans several blocks be fore arresting them. Police Judge Fester advised the Mexicans yesterday to gravitate im mediately toward the Mexican bor der or run the chance of serving 90 days if caught hereabouts. Pablo ,Alore:1o, another Mexican, who was caught playing "African po lo" in company with negroes, also was urged to try to swim across the Rio Grande. All three said ";;dios" to Omaha yesterday. Red Oak Prisoner Wanted Here on Forgery Charges .. W. H. Morse, alias R. H. Morris, alias W. H. Jones, being held at Red Oak, la., on a charge of forgery, is also wanted in Omaha, Council Bluffs and Lincoln on similar jjliarges. P4'cc state that in his alleged forgery operations here he used the name of Henry Bonner, 2705 Kan sas avenue, and George H. Baker of Council Bluffs, who befriended him. 1 Morse is 23 years old. Various Omaha firms are said to be holding worthless checks issued by him. New Well at Deshler for City Water; Lake Planned Deshler, Neb., Feb. 17.-,(Special.) The new well for the city is com pleted and ready for the pump, It is 131 feet deep with '57 feet of pure water coming from a bed of coarse gravel. C. X. Foster, who bored the. city well; will start another to supply vater""fo'rlhe Viesetmc'yerptmd. It is planned '.to have this place ready fot boating'and bathing this season. Avoca, la.. Feb. 17.(Special.V Suit for $25,000 has been brought against John F. Christian and wife, prominent and wealthy farmer peo ple living near Griswold, by their son-in-law, Otto W. Schenk, of Omaha, who alleges they 'alienated the affections of his wife. The Schenks .were married in Griswold in 1910, following bitter op position by Mr. and Mrs. Christian, parents of the young woman. Schenk had been employed in the neighboor. He and his wife separated some time ago. Christian is a large land owner and wealthy. He and his wife have lived in their community many years and are prominent. ''-. i ' "' The Schenks lived on the South Side in 1918T. Mrs. Elizabeth Schenk tiled suit in district court here April 1, 1918, for divorce alleging that her husband had not supported her prop erly, had nagged, accused her of ex travagance and threatened her life. A divorce was granted her Sep tember 10 by Judge Troup. But later at the request of both the Schenks this decree was set aside by the judge. . ' ' Promotions Announced In Central Jligh Cadets The following important promo tions in the Central High school cadet regiment were announced yes terday at the regular drill by Lieut Col. George R. Smith: From second lieutenant, Company C, to lieutenant adjutant, first bat talion, Duff Sadler; from sergeant, Company D. to lieutenant adjutant, second battalion, Eric Olen; from sergeant, Company C.- to second lieutenant, Company C, Alan Wol cott; from sergeant, Company A, to first, sergeant. Company C, Lisle Hocrner; from junior color sergeant, to supply sergeant, Company C, Ed son Smith; from sergeant major, first battalion, to second lieutenant, Com pany D, Louis Meyers; from cor poral. Company D, to sergeant, Com pany D, Herbert Fischer; from pri vate, band, to corporal, band. Ed ward Ballantine; from first sergeant. Company C, to sergeant major, first battalion. Frank Maritsas. Agents of Life Insurance . .Firm Hold Annual Banquet The Aetna club held its annual banquet at the Athletic club Wednes day iight. About 60 Xebraska agents of the Aetna Life Insurance company attended the function and heard "ad dresses by H. E. Sorenen, M.' L. Pilmer of Lincoln and Re. Arthur Atack. The closing even: of the evening Jvas Xathan Bernstein's ad" dress, "What Kind of An American Arc You?" The Underwriters' Mu tual 'Minstrels,' guided by Hugh: E. Wallace, rendered vocal entertain ment.' . Leader of Trio Who ; Escaped Hall County . Jail Refuses to Eat l Frank Dvnes. leader ot.a trio of federal prisoners who tunneled out of jail at Grand' Island two weeks ago, has been on a hunger strike for three days, according to information received yesterday by United States Marshal Dahlman from the sheriff in Hall county. 'Dynes trying a MacSwiney stunt. Refuses to ear," the telegram read. "Have pRysicians 'see Dynes, whether it su'ts him or not; follow the doctor's advice and use own judgment in enforcing his orders," the marshal wired. Dynes has been in jail for more than a month, waiting trial on a charge of interstate transportation of a stolen automobile. -x Sixty-eight per cent of tlir motor trucks produced in the United States in 1919 were of one-ton capacity or less. Five-ton trucks and over amounted to 1.3 per cent. Omalians Would Buy Foiitenelle Three Groups of Men Here And Six Eastern Con cerns' After Hotel. Efforts of three Omaha groups of men and st eastern concerns to oj. tain control of Hotel Fontenelle were disclosed yesterday, according to statements of men closely identi fied with Omaha's leading hotelry. The capital stock of the Inter state company, which operates the hotel, is $300,000. W. E. Barkeley, receiver for the Xebraska Hotel com pany, whose officers hold the Inter state stock, is conducting a private sale. It is reported that one of the Omaha groups said to be in the field is headed by A. W. Xolef, present manager, of the hotel.' This group is said ta be seeking to acquire the lease and continue operations along the present lines. . Another group is composed of sev eral prominent business men who want, to interest Harley Conant in the financial and managerial features of the proposition. It is also stated that the Harry A. Wolf company, which owns the hotel building, prob ably would gain control to enable it to CSiicel the 'present lease and sell a new lease, according to reports. Several bids have been'madc for the stock, it is said. Mr. Barkeley at Lincoln said yes terday he was not at liberty to make any statement. He asserted that the price on the stock is $500,000: The present leascruns for 14 vears more. T" " 59O Men in Roundup Kill Five Wolves Near Naponee Xaponce, Neb., Feb, 17. (Spe cial.) Xearly 500 men participated in a wolf hunt south of the Republi can river and the day's drive resulted in five animals killed. The W. .G T. U. of Summer township, Phillips county, Kansas,-served dinner to the hunters. ' , ; , . The best salesmen Bee Want Ads. Woman 73 Years Old Summoned by Mistake For Jurjf Service Here , "Where do I co to gt't excused from jury duty?' iiuiijrcd Mrs. F. F. Duckcr of Iiyington, entering the -county attorney's o flic 4 yester day afternoon, , "Have you been summoned for jury 'duty?" inquired Paul Stcin wender, chief clerk, "Yes. and sitting yn a jury all day is too hard work for av woman 73 years old," said Mrs. Duckcr. Shi showed her summons. It was duly made out, to K. F. Ducker, Irvington. Election Commissioner Moorhead.'in drawing the jury pan el from the list of voters, 'thought she was of the other sex. The card bearing her name in the election commissioner's office did not give her first name, which is .Esther. Mr. ' Steinwende r referred her to Presiding Judge Troup, who cordial ly excused her. "You not , only do not have to serve, but you cannot serve under t In- piesi'iit Uw mid 1 see' the' teg islamic lias just declined to pass a law permitting women to serve as jurors," said Judge Troup. Saves ownmJ waiting for the milkman -its always ready , for your ever; COOJ need i If There's Any Question whether .coffee causes sleepless nights follow- , ' ed by drowsy days-r . ; V change to iNSMTflOSTOM ' This table drink is pure , . and whole some, has a flavor that pleases , and is made, instantly in the cup; Ifbu can make Instant ' Postum strong or mild to suit individual taste, there v 1 is no waste, and whether you need one cup or ten- " it's always ready. "There s a Reason" tor Fostmn Made tystuia Cereal Compazine Battle'Crcelsi, Michigan.. Nebraska City Farm Home Is Destroyed by Fire Nebraska City, 'eb .Feb. ' 17. ( Special.) The farm home of Perry Clause, II miles south of this cit. was destroyed by fire. It is thought the blaze was caused by sparks from the kitchen chimney falling on the dry roof. Only partial insurance was carried on the building and contents Closing Out All Winter Clothing Men's $35.00 Suits or Overcoats ....817.50 S 10.00 Pants on sale. . .6.48 $5.00 Pants 2.95 $10.00 Mackinaws ....6.00 $15.00 Raincoats 7.50 $20.00 Raincoats ,...12.00 $3.00 Union Suits ....1.75 25c Heavy Gloves 14c J. HELPHAND 314 N. 16tK St. SURPASSING FLAVOR ABUNDANT JUICE TENDER PULP Characteristics found in mm THE ARISTOCRAT OF THE BREAKFAST TABLE Alway found in the Atwood ' Wrapper. - , v mm CWEHEnTODNfWt MAIMSDl TRIMBLE BROTHERS, Omaha. Wholesale Distributors Comfort Baby's Skin With Cuticura Soap And Fragrant Talcum FMtlCtfnmMm,fuAtolfriruM. AMrm Oillni UlniWiH .DaflX.litMM ,MM. living Room Furniture Reduced in Price At Bowen's ' Those splendid and serv iceable 3-piece Cane and Mahogany Suites, are be ing" offered now akpricea so reasonable, making them very popular at this Jirhe. All Library and Daven port Tables are now sell-. ing at one-Tialf the for-" mer price. Shop Friday Forenoon if Possible ill 9 (Mm IrrcmX coohind u 1508-1510 DOUGLAS STREET Efficient Store Service as Always llJaZj 'at I - TomorrowFriday Will Prove to Be aw Always Remembered Day in This Great J : City-wide astonishment is the result of our announcement to close out our all new spring stock at virtually factory prices. s The high character of the Julius Orkin Stock is appreciated by every knowingVbman within a buying radius of this store, and when the word goes forth that every garment in the house must go regardless of price, within thirty days, is it any wonder that our sales ' force is taxed to capacity to handle the response.' , , ? s' 'v We'll Occupy f Our Beautiful New Home iii . 30 Days Painters and decoraters are now "busy putting the finishing touches on the new store. In this new store we promise you a shopping place of a most delightful character. A place you'll, be pleased to mention amongst your friends as "Your Store." Stock Is too Immense to attempt to quote prices . at this time A $100,000 stock divided into various groups and under many price heads is far too extensive to itemize in any one advertisment, so we say : Come here expecting values of an extraordinary kind and you'll not go away disappointed. 1 1 New Spring Dresses! New Spring Suits! New Spring Wraps! New Spring Blouses! New Spring Skirts! All go without reserve into this hever-to-be-repeated , Sacrifice of prices. ' Here you are not limited to any one line. These remarkable price reductions are store, wide. It's an event without parallel because you buy New, Spring Wearables just at the time you are most desirious of owning them. " j . Buy Your Spring Suit The'savitiOs you make will. pay for your new 'Dress or W rap 'That's a fair example of the way vq have , instituted prices for this daring sale. Yir" tually two garments" for the price of one It's a sale you cannot afford to miss. , n I i ii ii i i t hi i-M II -Advertisement. 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