Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, April 24, 1915, Page 4

i ] A ¥ H [ HILL DISAPPEARS IN TERRIBLE FIRE Observer Tells of Destruction to Germans as Mines Explode in Ailly Woods. BODIES HURLED INTO THE AIR (ot | | { —— i AXTELL, Net April 2 Tuesday morning Otto Abrahamson |Ing three miles southeast of here, died Mr. (Special.) Nebraska. in In 1%7, where when the war broke |enlisted . in Company B, PARIS, April 23.——An official eyve witness, describing the operations by which the French are menacing the | German position in the wedge of St Michiel, says “All the Ailly woods, which con-| stituted a strong and well fortified support for the Germans, is now en- tirely in French hands, conquered, INinois volunteer infantry, ary 1, 1864 at New Madrid, Island No, 19, Corinth Misstonary Ridge, Kénesaw mountain and he was with Sherman on his march from Atianta to the sea and| several others was mustered out of service July 4, 1864 |Tn 1876 he came to Kearney county, where he homesteaded and entered a tree claim, where he resided when he died. Landmark of N;-br&:ka Remo When Abrahamson Died at Axtell - | Abrahameon fa one of the landraarks He was born In sweden 189 and came to lowa from Sweden ont he Tenth regiment in which he served during the war, re-enlisting Janu- | He was in the engagements He was ved Uasraiid, odicenuaa, RYSTY wt, LI, Creek and West Point High school teams 'is scheduled to take place on next Frida floor Notes from Gage County BEATRICE, Neb,, April 22—A stranger ®IVIng his name as J, 1" Walker and claiming to rapresent the Ottawa Motor for the most part by troeps from the [one of the vety first Swedes who sittled center of France, after several.days “bere now stands, across the road from | {company and the Mothers' Magazine com- ‘m’mnl policies of the city are stald and | dren include W. pany, wag cavght ransacking the home |settled, the finances of the town are in | Wash.; {of Henry Grabher, a farmer living eight |splendid shape and the new administra- | A miles southeast of the city, Thursday. The [tion will conduct the affairs of the city man had a suit case filled with silver [in the same Iiberal manner as has been ‘Administration Change. | In the eastern part of this county after WEST POINT, Neb., April 23 —(8pe- | on gxtended iliness. Mre. Bell was born clal)—On Friday evening the adminis- | on Apri] 11, 183, at North Liberty, la., tration of the municipal affairs of the | and she was married September 13, 1£70, city changed hands, ihe new mavor and | to Alexander Bell. To this union, elght council taking their seats. The govern- | children were born. The surviving chil- G. Bell, Wellingham, Gemeny, Sabetha, Kan.; Mrs. C. L. goner and Benlah Hell, Diller, Neb.' Mrs to Nebraska evening, April 3, at West Point knives and forks, a clock, watch and |the case In the past Bell and her husband cam A e ! . — wearing apparel. He atated to the sheriff | The new mayor is Mgrtin E. Kerl, a |in 1577 and located in the wrss ,,: e News Notes of Geneva. he had been released from jall at Wy- |prominent hardware mnerchant, a pioneer [ the country, where they hll' S’ P v | GENEVA, Neb, April 23.—(Special.)— more on Thursday morning, havihg served |business man and noted as a conserva- | Slded. She was a N at Wera'y s The conons sent In exchange for the two time for belng Intoxicated. Sheriff Acton [tive and able financler. The clerk is | of Honor, E astern ;\m. an :MM‘ v torm on the court house lawn are in belleves that Walker is slightly demented. | August Hanft, a very capable man who | llef Corp The funera s hl‘m Aossh (eneva and will soon be placed upon| Harry H. Severin of Sterling, Neb., and [has proved his efficiency through four |held In the Presbyterian ch Prairié Home the piatform Wanda W. Witte of De Witt, were mar- | different administrations. The treasurer | and burial took place in the F'ra The little 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mre |rled hers Thursday by Judge Walden is Frank Miller, a piliar of financial | cemetery | Samuel Bumgarner .dled . thls morning | Mrs. Z. C. Rockhold, an old resident of strength, and the engineer, John Ra- Olaest 044 Fellow at York Home. after a long iliness Gage county, died at her home in this |decker, is a business man of the city | LoRy Neb April 23 —(Special )—One Work is being pushed on the city bulld- [oity Thursday morning, aged & rs. | whose duties will be merely nomina of the latest arrivals at the Odd Fellows Ing. The ‘cornerstone s to be placed by (The deceased came here from Wymore | o o o - home is H. §. Swanback, who formerly the Masonjc Jodge, April The oIty ten years ago. She s survived by her Mra. Alexander Bell, ‘”‘” at Greenwood, Neb. He celebrate Jall ages were baing moved there today. |jusband and three children | FAIRBURY, Neb.. Aprt .—(Special)—| )\ 100 birthday March 9, 1915. Mr. Swan There will be an auditorfum-on the first gy Mra, Alexander Bell died at her home | e~ A back is said to be the oldest 0Odd Fello#® in the world. He has been a member of the order more than seventy years. His wife accompanied him and the old couple | expect to remain at the home as long as | they 1ive. The Bee Want Ads Are Best Busineds H. A. Bell, Diller, Neb.; Mra, W Hull, Lincoln, Neb; Mrs. H. M. | Boosters. of systematic preparations, by a™Per® he lived, the largest country ehurch in Nebraska, the center of prob- | heavy fire from three-inch and DI& |.niy the 1aegest Swedish settlement in | Nebraska. Mr. glant in influence In his community, and eepecially 8o to the early settlers to whom he rendered assistance and whom he en- couraged to come to Kearney county and Nebraska. He was two times elected to the legislature from this county, was the owner of stores and a shareholder in banks in this county. He leaves o wife, two daughters and a bon, all residents of this community. The large colony of Bwedes who settled and still live tn this county traces its beginning almost en. tirely to the efforts and influence of Mr. guns' and by aerfal torpedoes. At certain points the Germans had ror; structed, in front of moats twelve | yards wide, spiked barriers extending about six feet above the level of the | earth, surrounded by barbed wire en- tanglements, which were so intricate as to make them impervious to any tools. Opens Large Breach. A concentration of artillery fire opened large bréaches in this defense parapets were sent crashing (o the ground and disrhembered bodies were blown into the air above the clouds of smoke. The earth was strewn with over- turned trees and branches. “After five hours of intense fire five ! mines, lald under a parapet, adjacent to the principal fort holding the position, exploded, annihilating the garrison and epreading panic in the trenchea “An attack with fixed bayonets then began in three lines, preceded by a de- tachment with hand grenades. Engineers followed with little bridges which had been prepared in advance to facllitate the passage over the network ‘of trenches. The order has ‘beenr given mot to nop' in any trench, BUC to paps ‘over and | take the ememy in the rear. “Three lines of trenches were thus cleared of the Germans. ‘Those who sought refuge fh the underground shel- ters perished ‘from siffocation, through the collapee of the éutire eartfiwotks. Atpempts Counter Atfack. “Toward 3 o'clock il 6 the enamy o ; coumter attack, supported wrtillbry fire, which was néu- feries.. Our attack was by a f s il i i? ; it g : i § £s 33 B H it | : i § . » H. Rebb of the Christian church was the officlating ‘*m Kagineer is Injured, FRIEND, Neb., April B.~(Special.)— This morning while Arthur H. Roeh! was attempting te wipe some pumping ma- chinery run by electricity at_the pump- ing station, his left hand waw caught in the gearing and 50 badly mangled that all the fingers have been amputated. Mr. Roehl was to bave assumed the superin- tendancy of the Friend lght, power and ‘Water plant, May 1. Carpenter Hurt by Fall, TECUMSEH, Neb., April 8. —(Bpecial.) +-Nesbitt Hoot of this city, while en- #aged In carpenter work at the house ©f his brother, Elvin Moot, west of the city, fell soventeen feet from the roof Of & bay shed and his right log was broken at the ankle, 9 Two Marriages at MeCook, M'COOK, N April D —gSecial ) George W. Minuick of Cambridge and Eilla Phillips of Holbrook’ and John 0, Pennell and Emma Wayson, both of Trenton, were married here yesterday by County Judge Coifer. tiok Our “iiner= Utter—vhie and Se Don't miss this. Cut out this sitp, en- close with Sc to Foley & Co., Chicaga, 1L, writing your name and address You will recefve in return a trial contalning Foley's Hoiey and| Ter Compound, for coughe, colds and €roup; Foley Kidney Pilla, for pain in and back, backache, and blagder allments, and Foley Cathartic Tablets, & wholesome and thor- oughly cleansing cathartic, | Abrahamson has been a - Otto Abrohamson Abrahamson. His funeral will take plac fiom the Bethany Swedish church this| afterncon at 2 o'clock Beckman Ow;ersees : La.qd Appraisals (From a Staff Cerrespondent.) LINCOLN, April 3.—(Special.)—Land Commissioner Beckmam. has returned from a trip to Cedar county, where he Weht to Investigate the changes mnde In valuation of lands for leasing purposes owned by the astate. ‘These lands, which embrale forty-five tracts, totaling about 1,807 cares, were ap- praised. under the old appraisement at $13,067. Under the appraisement made by the county hoard the amount was raised to #8107, an increase of B4 per cent. Mr, Beckman will endenvor to : make some changes, as it is understood that |LUTHER LEAGUE RE-ELECTS | | OFFICERS FOR NEXT YEAR| FREMONT, Neb., April 23—(Special | Telegram,)~The fifth annual ecnvention | of the Nebraska Luther league at the | Danish Lutherar. church in Pohoceo closed this evening. All officers for the | year were re-clectod as follows: | President. Rev. F. C. Schuldt, Fremont, | vice presidents, Rev, C. B. Harmon, 1th Platte, and Rev. Oy H. Michelman, Grand Island; treasurer, Jacob Dehrtg, Benson: recording secretary, Miss Edith Tegtmeyer. Omaha: norresponding secre. |tary, Miss Elisabeth Toedter, Hastings; | @xecutive committee, Rev. J Matthiesen, Falls City: Miss Bmma Dockhahn, Grand Island; Miss Edith Patterson, Rev. Lu. Great Introductory Event at Benson & Thorne Co. We have increased the floor space in our women’s department over 100%. It is an event that any store might be proud of because such growth is only possible as the result of a public endorsement of our business policy. v Every woman in Omaha should see our larger and better store, and in order to make her visit well worth while, we are offering Spe- cial Values on Saturday that will bring half of Omaha to our doors. ther M. Kuhns and C. O. Larmon, Omaha. Meoting place for 1916 was left to the executive committee. A total of sixty-two delegates regis- tered for the convention, which opened Thursday evening. A delegation of fif- teen eame up from Omaha this evening to attend closing sess) the raise was made on an actual valua- tlon of the land instead of by a former method. The board of public lands will probably make a reduction of from 8 to 40 per cent, FLEGE CASE IS ARGUED * BEFORE SUPREME COURT (From & Staff Correspondent.) { WINCOLN, April 8. —(Special.)~The sec- ond argument before the state suprems colrt in the case of Willlam Flege, ac- ciised of murderin ghis sister Loulse, was heard this fofning, Deputy State Attor- Avers and County Attorney Kingabuty of ' Dixon ‘county appearing for the state and Mike Harrington, Fred 8. Berry of Wayne and J. J. McCarthy of Ponca appearing for Iege, tried_ in Divon county murder In the second dogree.. Heo was glven A new trial' and _chanke or' venus Thurston esunty, where he was convicted the firet for manslaughter, and on being siven an- or trial was again ccnvieted of meo- aughter in the same court. | News Notes of st Point. | WEST POINT, Neb., April 23 —(Spe. | clal.)~The Farmers' unlon of Cuming | county will on May 1 take possession of the Nye-Schnelder-Fowler elevators, lum- | ber yards, stock yards and business at | West Point, ‘the deal therefor having been | tully completed. The business will be in the hands of the most prominent and | Wwealthy tarmers of the county. The offi- cers of the new company are: President, | Willlam Meyer; vice president, C. ¥, Wilde: secretary, Gug Daberkow: treas- urer, Herman Riemers. Thé fo Ager of the plant for many Ye: Sharrar, has beon retained by concern in the same capacity. A former mayor of the ofty. - ) A debating contest Detween the Bal and' et thle | Blizzard Refrigerators Bargains in Suits for Misses and Women We are known on the New York market as big users of high grade suits and our Miss Thompson’s recent visit cer- |Are guaranteed to be the most economical and the most serviceable refrigerators on the market. They are abso- lutely odorless and. perfectly sanitary in every respect. ‘Oome in tomorrow and let us show you the many exclu- sive features to be found only in Blizzard Refrigerators. ————————————————eee e 2 O L OVOT B Bw OUT OF THE HIGH RENT DISTRIOT g of a thoroughly well seasoned hard wood, there are no inside the sanitary wire Are known wherever gas is useq a4 the most economical of all gas 4 An excellent high grade Utility Gas with four ame-plece hand drilled burmers, the body is made of polished blue steel, the oven linings are made of special stock and treated with utility rust proof solution, guaranted to bake and o give excellent llz.so service, Our price | tainly resulted in some wonderful purchases. These suits include fine gabardines and poplins, many de- sirable men’s wear serges in plain colors as well as the much wanted checks. 5 est detail of fashion and there is i ___: a general expression of rightness == about every garment that makes : it an effective one to wear. ; A Much Enlarged Waist New Coats at $14.50 A M i P | : . i : €] ent ers ee On Saturday most extraordinary values will be of- 3 fered in coats that have not as yet been shown in Oma- onderful Values Saturday \ ha, including the ‘‘Miss Manhattan’' and ‘‘Bonnie A fine assortment that includes Swiss organdies, materials—good for Auto travel or Street wear. If you are looking for something different, now’s your chance, Two Special Values in Girls’ Coats The styles in both fancy and tailored effects mirror every lat- The regular Omaha Prices for these Suits are $22.50, $25.00 and $30.00. May '* coats that have taken Eastern cities by storm. fine voiles, lingerie models in batiste; also Jap silks Loose swagger styles in plain colors and fancy and creve de chines. to Introduce Our Enlarged Girls’ Dept. LOT 1-—Includes many pretty mixtures and plain col- A variety of styles in short, long and new 34 sleeves. Many are trimmed with dainty lace and $195 embroidery —sizes 34 to 44. A few special styles for the Miss....... Good quality crepe de chine blouses that usually sell at much higher prices. Styled with two-in-one collars. 4 Some plain tucked, others hand em- ors that usually sold up td $6.50; $3 75 | broidered. Al colors and . white. $275 Saturday. ..o % Sizes 34 to 4. ..... —_— (8 to 14 yoars) LOT 2—Includes some of our most attractive models A beautiful assortment of chiffon and lace waists in in new mixtures and plain 5 dainty pastel shades; also novelty crepe 95 Serges....... e B S UG Bl ety $ -75 de chines. These waists are unusually 3 (8 to 14 years) fine and only need to be seen..... ot s —_ burmc;'eatly Enlargedl Girls’ and Women’s Muslin Underwear Considering the excellent quality of the nainsook the prices are most modest. Girls’ gowns .......... 50c to $1.35 Women’s gowns $1 to $1.95 Girls’ Princess Slips $1.25 to $1.50 Women’s Princess Slips, Very Apparent Values in Millinery Very apparent value in millinery for misses and women that sold as high as | $8.50, including beautifully tailored cre- ations and pattern hats, in Milans, Pan- amas, hemps and fancy bralds. It 1is wonderful what beauty of design has been introduced into this millinery, and we Girls’ Dress Section offers unusual values Saturday. ginghams and fancy percales, striped checks and fancy combinations—usually sold at much higher prices; 7 to 14 years, in two lots— LOT 1 Hundreds of pretty colored dresses, In 1 LOT 2 expect a rushing business Saturday when | .at................. $1.95 to $3.50 $ 15 $ 65 ‘ the price will be— Girls’ and Misses’ Drawers, | BRLE LR TR e 19¢ to $1.00 _— = 3 50 Women’s Skirts .. ... $1.25 to $2.25 i ° Corset Covers ........ 60c to $1.95 ing Sweaters A Small Line of Fine For Little Tots Small Boys’ Wash Togs White Dresses Women’s Pumps here in endless variety. for dress and street wear, sizes 2 to 4 years, all slightly soiled, for in- | Special values, 98¢c, $1.50, | patent and dull leathers, ‘ calors, worth up 95c fants and up to 6 years. | $200 and $2.50. fancy cloth tops, short and X T R S Long dresses and French styles. | QOVERT AND SERGE | medium vamps, plain and | Soft sole shoes for :’l:: -n: :;:3 dresses, :::: TOP OOATS for small | strap patterns, perfect fit- \ babies; 50¢ Dy B0 dresens, 91 boys 2 to 8 years, $3.75 | ting and wonder- 1 grade.’...... ... 25¢ S1oh 2508 drenem. JRA8 | 0o 95,00 ful value at........ $4 Men's OMAHA'S FASTEST GROWING STORE, : A Man's | 25¢ Paris Satur- { day's | Service BINSER & MORNE@ = Garters Saturday Only 15¢ 1516-18-20 FARNAM STREET. arf C