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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (March 17, 1921)
THE TJEE: OMAHA. THURSDAY, MARCH 17. 1021. r, Brother of Mail Robber Is Unable To Find Position Railroad Refuses to Kin Joy Brother of Merle and Or ville Phillips Now in Prison, v 1 Sentence! imposed on t tie $.i,500, 000 Council Bluffs mail bandits wreaks a heavy punishment o their families. The F. A. l'ofTcubargcr family, Sixth avenue, with both father and son in fedcra prison, suffers most from the loss of bread winners. If it were not for kindly friends, Mrs. PofTenbarger and her large brood of children would suffer ac tual want, neighbors say. Only one daughter, about 16, is able to contribute to the. family's .support. She was in school until her father and brother were sentenced; then she left school and went to work. Telephone Is Removed. The telephone has been removed from their home in the interest of economy. The brother Clyde, released from custody, has his own family to sup port. Earl riiillips, brother of Merle and Orville Phillips, has been unable to find employment since the mail rob bery. The railroad would not hire him, and he can find no other work, an aunt stated. He is with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Thillips, -121 Avenue P. Happy Over Visit. The old parents were delighted with the opportunity of seeing their two boys last week when they were brought back from Fort Leaven worth for the Porfenberger traials, because they could not afford to visit their boys, she said. The aged mother of Keith Collins, the debonair one who attempted es cape and posed as an army officer, is supported by two other sons, railroad-men. She has a fourth son, still in school. , Mrs. Collins "-attempted suicide shortly after the implication of her aun a iidinc ill uie luum'iy. Villagers Protest Removal of Telegraph By Missouri Pacific Lincoln, March 16. (Special.) Tv dozen citizens of Manley and abash, Neb., villages on the Mis souri Pacific, appeared at a hear ing, before the Nebraska railway commission Tuesday requiring the , . i .'u4 nnu nit .vianii. vii'w. telegraph company to shovV cause why the railroad had removed the station telegraph instruments from the two towns on February J. On behalf of the road, W. F. Kirk, division superintendent at Falls City, told the commission that the revenue from the Wabash instrument was $26.57 last year, and from Manley, $26.52. Jle said the instruments were re moved to effect a saving by placing the agent, formerly in the classi fication of an operator, in a lower classification. The saving would amount to $32.95 a month in Wabash and $26.70 a month in Manley. Citizens protested that the tele phone service was inadequate and claimed discrimination, because Avoca and Nehawka, villages of the sameclass, still have telegraph serv ice, i Tuberculosis Association) Hold State Meet Here April 1 Members of t lie Nebraska Tuber culosis association will meet in their annual convention and conference at the University club in Omaha, April 1. Mrs. K. R. J. Edholm, executive secretary, said yesterday more than 100 members would be in attendance. Sessions will be held at the Uni versity club. The annual business meeting and dinner will be held at the University club Friday at 6 p. m., April 1. Dr. W. A. Evans, com missioner of health of Chicago, will be the principal speaker. Negro Woman Drops Dead During Church Services Nebraska City, Neb.i March 15. (Special.) Mrs. Lucy-Minor. 75, Mother Who Gave Children Poison Is Told Thev Died Ohio, with a total of 618,000 motor vehicles, has 103 times as many as Japan. negro, dropped dead in the A. M. E church while attending services. She had just completed testifying and had taken her seat after shaking hands with the congregation and minister when she gave three short gasps and fell limp in her pew, A pnysician gave Heart disease as the cause of death. She had been a resident of this citv for 40 years. Although Only One Succumb' ed Physicians Fear Psycho logical Effect Might Be Fatal If Told Otherwise. Blunt, S. D., March 16. Believ ing that the psychological effect on her might prove fatal if she knew the truth, Mrs. Anna Collins, of this city, who administered poison to her three daughters last Saturday and then drank a quantity herself, lives under a false belief that all of her children are dead. Attending physicians feared today that if Mrs. Collins learned that only one -of her daughters. A'.icc, 2Yi, had died from the effects of the poison and that her other children, Mildred, 12, and Mabel, 14, were welt on the way to recovery, she could not withstand ' the shock. Therefore, she was told, during her moments of consciousness that her (laughters are dead. A coroner's jury, investigating in to the death of the youngest girl, found a verdict that she died from the effects of poison administered by the mother while temporarily de mented. She gave the children the poison in some fig syrup and then l ! 1 If uraiiK a. quantity iiersrn. Dentists Hold Quarterly Convention at Fairbury Fairbury, Neb., March 16. (Spe cial.) The Southeastern Nebraska Dental asociation is in session here today with a representation of 35 members. Dr. E. A Litchfield of Hum'bolt is president and Dr.. Kisch ner of the same town- is secretary. The association meets four times a year and at each meeting one sub ject is considered. The subject to day was cast restoration. Nominate Oshkosh Trustees Oshkosh, Neb., March 15. T. T. Shields, YV. YV. Fought and V. F. Gumacr were nominated at the citi zens caucus for village trustees for the ensuing year to succeed King Rhiley, George E. Melvin and W. F. Gumacr. Slayer of Seward Mayor Too 111 to Appear for Trial Sewatd, Neb., March 16. (Special Telegram.) The case of Patrick Parian, alias Arthur Andrews, charged with the murder of his fattier-in-law. Griirci Merriam. may or of Seward, has been continued, due to the inability of the defendant ' to appear here for trial. Farlan is in the hospital at the state peniten tiary, where he was taken after he had slashed bis throat in an attempt to end his life following the slaying of the mayor in front of his home the night of December 18. His con dition is said to be too serious to permit removal from the hospital. Attorneys for the defense appeared before Judge Corcoran, asking for a trial immediately. The judge, how -evert set the case for some time dur ing this term of the district court, providing the defendant is able to appear. Temporary Postmaster Appointed at Columbus Columbus, Neb., March 16. (Spe cial.) Harry B. Keed; for many years employed in the local postof fiCjC here, has been appointed tem porary postmaster to take the place of S. E. Marty to be removed. Mr. Marty admitted that he had received a letter .'from the postoffjee depart ment asking that he resign, which he refused to do. Mr. Marty was elected six years ago, according to the plan adopted by former Congressman Dan V. Stephens, receiving almost one-half of the votes in a contest of five can didates. There are a number of can didates besides Mr. Reed for the permanent appointment. The office pays $2,800 a year. Columbus Couple Divorced After Filing Three Suits Columbus, Neb., March 16. (Spe cial.) In district court Judge Post granted Mrs. Laura E. Hcrchcnhan a divorce from Carl Hcrcheuhau, who did not cont;t the action. It was the third divorce suit in which they had figured as principals, the two prior ones having been dismiss ed without coining to a hearing. The couple were married in Pap illion in 1914. Mrs. Herchenhan se cured the decree on grounds of cru elty, alleging that on several occa sions her husband had struck and choked her, and accused her of in fidelity. Geneva Community Club Elects Officers for Year Geneva, Neb., March 16. (Spe cial.) At the annual meeting of the Geneva Community club, the follow ing officers were elected: President, II. 1. Wilson; vice president, Harry A. Warner; treasurer, W. H. Stew art. The secretary, Tyler Edge combe, received his appointment from the executive board. C. F. Huehrer, James Burk, F. J. Gunthcr and li. A. Matteson were elected to the board of directors. The county scat road was discussed, and a com mittee reported the fund to be raised by the club practically assured so that work will begin on improve ment of the highway connecting Geneva and Clay Center at an early date. A dinner preceded the busi ness meeting. Geneva Entertains 200 Eighth Grade Students Geneva, Neb., March 16. (Special-.) About 2U0 Eighth grade pupils of the rural schools visited Geneva at the invitation of the county super intendent and were shown through the court house and other institu tions. A program of motion pictures was given for their benefit. APVKKT1SF.MKNT REBELLION I IN STOMACH i Tape's Diapepsin" at once ends Indigestion and Sour, Acid Stomach t Lumps of undigested food cause pain. If your stomach is in a revolt; if sick, gassy and upset, and what you just ate has fermented and turned sour; head dizzy 'and aches; belch gases and acids and eructate undigested food just take a tablet or two of Pape's Diapepsin to help neutralize acidity and in five min utes you wonder what became of the pain, acidit', indigestion and dis tress. If your stomach doesn't take care of your liberal limit without rebel lion; if your food is a datoiage instead of a help, remember the quickest, surest, most harmless stomach anta cid is Tape's Diapepsin, which costs so little at drug stores. ,w B JX VOX i BVV S I I I iwiE rail a III W3T 160 CLOAK CO. I5R-2I DOUGLAS STREET Ail 4AL II i J n l&v 7J -do Ft r In V Hundreds of Beautiful Blouses Given Away Absolutely Free , ' ' m The most startling news that has greeted Omaha women in many a day Extraordinary because you now get two blouses at the same price you were asked yesterday to pay for one. OUSES Now to.be had at the former Forced to Vacate Price of No Limit Placed on Buying Buy One $3.95 Sale Blouse and Get Another $3.95 Blouse Free. Buy One $4.95 Sale Blouse and Get Another $4.95 Blouse Free. Buy One $6.95 Sale Blouse and Get Another $6.95 Blouse Free. Buy One $8.95 Sale Blouse and Get Another $8.95 Blouse Free. Buy One $10.95 Sale Blouse and Get Another $10.95 Blouse Free. Blouse Fixtures Torn Out Stock Must Go Only 13 More Days and the Parisian Closes Its Doors Forever. This is not a sale of choice, it has been forced upon us. Our situation is desperate. Fixture's are gone. Blouses are heaped on tables. They must go without further delay. Georgettes Beaded Taffetas Crepe de Chines All Colors Embroidered Tailored Frills RememberOur extreme low Forced to Vacate Prices Prevail on these Blouses and Now You buy Two of these Blouses at . the Price of one. Can You resist such a marvelous offer. Business Women' of , Holdrege Hold First Annual Style Show Holdrege, Neb., March 16. (Spe cial.) The most elaborate entertain ment ever given in Holdrege was the annual style show- staged under the direction of the Holdrege Business Women's club, an organization coin posed of young women employed in the business houses of the city, to gether 'with those establishment? catering; to women's and men's fur nishings trade. ' More than 100 young women and men of the city assisted in the pro gram and the display of costumes, each of the six- stores exhibiting models from the simple house dresses to elaborate gowns for eve ning wear, and the men's wear run ning the scale from plain business suits to full dress. The demonstration of the costumes was intersperccd with a program of chorus numbers of latest musical hits, with the models in the solo parts. Rurwrll Couple Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary Burwell. Xeb., March 16. (Spc cial.) William V. Ileninutt and wife celebrated, their fiftieth wedding anniversary at theft ( home here. There were over 100 invited guests besides their children ami grand children. They were married, in Al legan county, Michigan, 50 years ago, but have been residents of Gar field county for over 40 years, com ing here when the Indians yet in habited this country. They settled on a homestead and have aided in the development of the town and county. Civil War Veteran Dies Beatrice, Neb., March 16. (Spe cial.) J. If. Ramsey, 77, a civil war veteran and pioneer of (iage county, died at his home in this city. He is survived bv live children. Wm Catherine Cootift Addresses Fairbury Club l airbury, Neb.. March lo. (Spe cial.) Miss Catherine Coons, a representative of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce, spoke on "Extension of the Chamber of Com merce Work," at the noon luncheon of the Fairbury clumber. She spoke from a financial viewpoint. Fred l'ierce, secretary of the Na tional V. M. C. A., addressed the club for a short time along the lines of his work. Rubbers of Cage County Home Escape With Bonl Beatrice, Neb.. March 16. (Spe cial.) Kobbers entered the home of Jack Haley along the river north west of the city and carried ofl u small amount of jewelry and other articles. Bloodhounds put on the trail of the thieves followed to the river banks and it i9 thought they made th e i r e s c a p ei i i aJ oa t . 921 Frospenty m 1 Its Up to Yqu! V EVERY man is a business man and every woman, too. The past five years has worked wonders in making people realize the fact that ALL are in business for themselves. To Make Your Business Go You Need the Other Fellow The other fellow needs you and your continued purchasing of the normal needs of yourself and your household will make , The Wheels of Industry Hum as They HaveNeverHurrmedBej ore Buy that automobile, buy that new furniture, buy new shoetf, new clothes. Build the new7 house, paint the old one, it all helps in putting prosperity over Remember that America Has the World's Wealth and Only 5 of the World's Population This greater store has marked its prices at bed rock to meet conditions, to make buying easy. Yu wanted lower prices they're here. We've provided lavish selections of Superb Easter Clothes Suits Top Coats Motor Coats For Men, Young Men, Younger Young Men $25, $30, $35, $40, $50 $60 Priced 35. to 45 Below Previously Prevailing Prices Boys' Easter Clothes KNICKERBOCKER SUITS $10 to $25 Many With Extra Pants Juvenile Easter Clothes SUITS ANP TOPCOATS $10 to $20 For Little Chaps 2J to 8 Years LARGEST, MOST COMPLETE SELECTION OF HATS, HABERDASHERY, SHOES for every member of the family Kuppenheimcr Good Clothes Society Brand Fashion Pari? Hici(cy Freeman Campus Togs Langham High Younger Young Men's Clothes A Clothes Exposition Awaits You. x 40HNA SWANSON.TO5. WM I MOWMAN.T.t. CORRECT APPAREL FOR MEN AND WOMEN,. 1
