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~ THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: DECEMBER 12, 1915, GOOD MAN TO GET I INTO NAVY IN THIS AGE “Gosh, It T was good enough to get iato the bloomin' navy I'd pose in and make a hundred & week,” said & dis- | gustod applicant at the local recrulting ’omm e had been turned down for & | minor reason, though almost perfect phys- | teally. There were twelve applicants to | enlist this week, all of whom falled to pass the examination. s Use The Hee's “Swabper™ votumn. ! PRESIDENT SCOTTISH RITE WOMAN'S CLUB. | World are making of the business of the 'TAKES | country. The business houses questioned by the ! Retail Business | Shows Inorease of jualad oy v suwins i+ s &5 Ten Per Cent in Year noues. srocery. naravare. arue. clothing {And department stores. The local report shows an average in- crease of business over November, a year ago, of 10 per cent OMAHA WOMAN WHO LOVES PETS-Mrs. E. A, Singer, who keeps numerous small animals and birds at her home. Insert photo is little Italian greyhound. ¥ Dundee ' Society Notes Mr. and Mrs, C. H. Pulber entertained | | [ it o - Omaha retall business s in & very 'n.”d. Tuesday evening. healthy condition, according (o Informas« B The Dundee All Saints’ Guild met Tues- | tlon complled by the local Ad elub for | " lay with Mrs. Joseph Poloar, the statistics and survey o. the Associated |' A daughter was born Wednesday to Ad Cluba of the World. Over 20 cities in | and Mrs. John B. Bdwarde. the United, Stateés are taken in in this | for the Room. Bee Want r. and Mrs. R. 1. Wilcox entertained | survey the Assoclated’ Ad Clubs of the | Work, auction bridge Friday evenlfis. The Dundee Woman's club ednesday with Mrs. Royal Miller. Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Hubbele has moved o their new home at 5022 Webster freet " frs. W. T. incheon A Room for the Roomer, or A Roomer Ads Do the Robinson will entertain at Thursday for Miss Louise Every home can have a Victrola for Christmas Thimble club met Tuesday aft- the home of Mrs. W. C. i Mr and Mrs. A. A. James will enter- fain o house party of relatives Christ- nas week. " The Ladies' Ald soclety of the Dundes fehurch meets December 11, with Mrs. G. alene Hillls left for New York to vieit. her sister, Mrs. Charles Sawyer. Mr. and Mrs. Louls Wait of New York were guests the laét week of Dr. and Mrs. J, F. Anson. Th Friday Bridge Luncheon club will meet for tea Friday” of this week with Misg Oliva Ferguson. Mr, and Mrs. A. L. Green and family leave this week to spend the Christmas holidays in Louisville, Ky. Mrs. J. H. Phelps of Los Angeles, spent the week with her sister, Mrs. @. S. Johnston, and Mr. Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crook have moved into their new home at Fifty-first street and underwood avenue. Mr. and Mrs: E/ A. Niswonger, Indian- apolls, Ind., wers guests last week of | Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Niswonger. Miss Geraldine Johnson, who is at- tending school at Ferry Hall, Lake For- est, Ill., will come home for the ‘holl- days. Mrs. A.. L. Cobey of St. Paul, Neb., is the guest of Mr. ‘and Mrs. D. L. Johns- "m;l Mr. Cobey is in the Clarkson hos- pital. Mr. and: Mrs, Geotge Brandeis will ens tertain a house party for Chitago irela- tives and friends during the Christmas holidays. Mrs. F. B. Kennard of Fairacres, who has been visiting her daughter, Mra, John Goodwin, in Newcastle, Ind., has re- turned home. Mr. and Mrs. Saln Crawford and daughter, Virginia, will spend the holi- days with Mrs. Crawford's parents, Mr. wnd Mrs. J. W. Lattin, B. C. Harden, who has been a mem- ber of the family of his uncle, D. L. Johnson, has gone to Chambers, Neb., as cashier of the South Fork bank. The Dundee Presbyterian church gave a reception Friday evening to the mew members. Speeches, music and refreshe ments being the feature of the evening’s entertainmnt. The engagement hes been annousced | Many Omaha mun are fond of pets, of Miss Margaretta Burke, daughter|puy o have menageries’ One of the Mrs. Oh Burke " of of JMn' - AGK AWK, - CONTS lattér 1s owned by Mrs. E. A. Singer, 512 Omaha, to Walter C. .Klopp. The ding will take place during the hol Underwood avenue, wife of the superin- About thirty Dunidee wamen, ":'&'; ‘tendent of the Brandsls etores. nudsgds, °:z§:§a3°'€""§.§'f3: Serform. | She belleves in péts, and plenty \af ance of the Burgess ‘Welfare asso- | them. 8o she has five fancy thorough- clation at the Boyd theater Thursday |bred dogs, twenty-five beautiful tame oveptas. ' chickens, two white Angora rabbits, & singing canary and a bowl of goldfish— | three dozen pets in all. And she’s going to get some more! “I'm boosting for the mew Pet Stock | | elub,” she says, “for I'm very fond of pets. Nothing gives me more happinegs {than .my menagerie. Since joihing the | Pet Stock. club, I've learned of oiher kinds of pets that I want.” Nor does sle just ‘keep pets.” She pets them, talks to them, teaches them and loves them, for she has learned that nothing is more interesting nor devoted than a dumb animal that is well treated. Her kindness has its reward in the pleas- ure she gelns fram the company of her pets. Prof. Meyer and Creighton Young Woman Married SAN BERNARDINO, Cal, Dec. .- Kuno Bdward Meyer, former lecturer at Harvard university, and Miss Florsnce Luella Lewis of Creighton, Neb., were | married yesterday by a justice of the peace. Mr. Meyers age was given as 66 and that of'his bride as 2. They are stopping at a mountain resort near here. Mr. Meyer resigned his officlal position at Harvard following the publication there of a poem which he considered aatipathetical to the German people. CENTRAL SCHOOL CLASS ELECTS ITS OFFICERS The 1616 graduating class of Central s6hool organised Friday and elected the following officers: Margaret Burstall, president; Curtis Shears, vicé president; Helen Bernstdin, secretary; Edwin Van Dorn, treasurer. The members of the class are: "’l‘l!““t B l 1, garet Bursta Helen Bernsteln, Helnn Wooley, Ooul van "Born, ennie A No one need be without a Victrola so far as expense is concerned. But you may not get one if you don't order in timel There’s always a big demand at the Christmas season—and some late-comers naturally get left. Don't you get left. Come in todsy and pick out the style you wish and we'll put it aside for delivery on Christmas eve. The instrument shown sbove is the Victrola X, $75. And besides the various styles of Victrolss, there are Victors from $10 to $100. Easy terms if desired. A. HOSPE CO. 1513-15 Douglas St. Omaha, Neb. Hospe Service---Made for You. Misgos—- Mildred Rylen, g:roth e Lymtoy from the Rossmore kennels of this coune ohn 1 wi try, which were well known blue ribbon | g*’ winners in the United States during the iirach, fford’ Fox life of the late Gertrude Ross. Rossmore gmur Jensen, Y e Girlle is the daughter of Russmore Baby | el BRODEGAARD’S Suggestions in Practical Chrlstmas Glfts little fellow in Omaha,” the proud owner and Useful says. ‘Wee Folks is the smallest of the grou ‘welghing only four pounds. Kewpie, her fifth dog, is an Itallan greyhound and a ACH YEAR our holiday business inqreases; more and more people are spending their Ohristmas money for gifts E that are practical—that have a real useful value beyond their mere attractiveness. Today the Brodegaard store is supreme in all branches of the jewelry business, Nowhere else can you find such nrhfim between simplicity and splendor at prices that are surely purse openers. The people who are judges of values buy here, most dalnty little chap, with delighttul DIAMONDS cunning and capers. Peter Pan, now Ladies' and Misses’' % carat perfect blue white Diamond, 14 karat | Ear Screws, 20-100 carats, perfect blue white Diamonds, owned by Lawrence Finn of the Brande!s | stores, is another handsome dog of Mrs, It ;‘::’;;‘:nfl; '_'“"" lined Ring mounting. Hxtra special 33375 14 karat Tiffany or fancy mountings. An ideal Xmas gift. . prlce. lower than elsehwere. Binger’'s stock. Mrs. Singer's chickens are' still another delightful study In pets, and are surpris- | Larger HOWARD WATOHES-—Until recent years but few people carried this grade watch. We now have a full line of these famous watches at prices that make it possible for most every man to own one. 12 size thin model, 17 jewel, adjusted movolnnnt, stub Roman or Arablc dial with spade or moon hands, 14 karat permanent paragon swing ring case West Ambler’s Affairs Socially Mrs. G. H. Marshall has been quite ill the last two weeks and is still under the doctor's care. Mr. O. J, Piekard has returned from a month's trip through California. Mrs. Dan Shandy entertained at din- ner last Sunday evening for her guest, Miss Marguerite Tonge, A son, Oscar, was born last week to Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Schneiderwind. Mr.'and Mra J. W. Lyman and Mrs, | Ieor" toy dégw are-her speclal’ pride. Glenn Lymen and ‘daughter, Hope, have | They are very‘inteliient and atfectionate returned from Marshalltown, Ia., where little creatures, and are admired bY | e they spent a week. everyone who sees them. Mrs, Singer has | Mr. Thomag Thompson of Anoks, Neb., often refused to sell them, spurn ng offers | ingly tame and friendly, compared with | common barnyard fowls, Her rabbits are beauties and, llke all her pets, enjoy beng caressed and, fed from her hand. Her canary always sin:s | the sweetest when she is near, and even her goldfish seem to know her sni look( With friendly eyes, through the glass bowl | when she approaches. $25 is the guest this week of his ‘brother, Mr. N. F. Thompson, and family, on Fifty-second street. Mr. Jack Bostock of Glenwood, Ia., spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Cockayne. Mrs. Fred Hoefner and daughter, Louise, of Minden, Ia., were the guests for a few days last week of Mrs. O. C, ‘Wrieth. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Harrison and son, Robert, of Logan, Ia., are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Park Bdgar. Mr, Harrison has taken a house on Fifty-first street and will move his family there soon. Mr. Willlam Armold of Fayetteville, Ark., 1§ visiting his sister, Mrs. O. C. ‘Wrieth, and Mr. Wrieth. Mr. Arnold ex- pects to remain here permanently. Mrs, Louls Krumnis entertained at luneh last Thursday for her sister, Mrs. Homer Schaefer, of Council Bluffs. Miss Mariel Tullls underwent a slight opération last week at & local hospital. The West Side Women's Christian Tem- perance union will meet in an all-day meeting Thursday with Mrs. H, G. Clag- gett, 150 South Forty-elghth street. The day will be spent in dressing dolls for the City Mission for Christmas. The Grace Saxe Bible class will meet Tuesday at 10 a. m. with Mrs. Joe Gil- more, 5324 Hickory street. Mrs, H. Fiske entertained at Tuesday for Mrs. F. Cockayne and Mrs Joseph Seger, Mr. W. L. ning, when covers were laid for Messrs. and Mesdames— W. L. Gilmore, Oscar Grant Joe Gilmore, Messrs.— James Gilmore. Misses— Arlene Gllmore, The Royal Nelghbors' met Wednesday afternoon. Messrs.— e Gilmore sses abeth Gilmore won by Mrs. A. J. Wisler and Mrs. W. L. Gilmore. A surprise party was given Friday eve- | ning in honor of the eighty-second birth- Those present day of Mr. M, N. Btults, were Messrs. and Heldlmerf Charles R, Stewart, F‘. Misses— Bernice Stultz Genle Ray’ Stewart Messrs.— Messrs. F. G. Davle, Earl Stults. Paul Davie, Mrs. A, O. Ream Mrs. F..N. Jensen entertained for lunch Gilmore was given a dinner in honor of his birthday on Friday eve- Birthday club Cards fur- nished the amusement and prizes were of large amounts by Yolks who have been | captivated by thelr. canine cunning and | beauty. 4 She has four Maltese terriers, which came from the best bred stock of Eng- land and America. Normacot Becky Sharp, which was imported direct, boasts as her grandsire Major Mite of the Nor- | macot kennels, Stratfordshire, England. The animal, owned by Leeds, a famous British dog fangler, was called the finest | little specimen of the Maltese terrier ever exhibited, and for many years won' the champicaship at bench shows. Rossmore Girlle, Rossmore Rowdy Boy and Wee Folks are. the other Maltese ter- | riers owned by Mrs. Singer. ‘They are Mrs, George Dimbleby on Fifty-seventh street. g BED IN STREET REMOVED City Commissioner Withnell next wéek will bring to the city council a proposi- tion that the flower bed in the center of the Intersection 6f Capitol avenue and Nineteenth street be removed for safety tirst reasons. GOES EAST TO STUDY ARTS AND . CRAFTS. Mre. O. C. Wrieth at her home on Fri- day afternoon, when the following guests | were present: Mesdames Will F. A. Marshall, Fred Arnold, Carl Nielsen, H. Bdgar and W. H. Bherrig. The Hoefener, John Wrieth, | Nielsen, Park West Side - Kensington club met Wednesday afternoon et the home of, WITHNELL WANTS FLOWER | You Should Have a Grafonola in Your Home Xmas Mqrning Mahogany or Oak $9 890 Buys this beautiful Grafonola Eclipse together with 12 selee- tions of your own choice—6 dou- ble faced 10-inch records. Make Your Selection Now —Start Your Payments in Jan. Terms 50c a Week We carry all models of the Grafonola from $15 to $2560. Also largest stock ot Columbia records in the city which will pluy on any machine. Schmoller & Mueller Piano Co. 1311-I3 Farnam Street Omaha, Neb. Headquarters for the Aeolian Vocalion. . Columbia un(onnll nd Victor Vietrolas. Why not have the best, when the bes can be had at the following low prices: HAMILTON WATCHES — Bvery man kndws that the name of Hamilton stands unexecelled’ for perfect timekeeping. We have the most complete line of these high grade watches ever shown In Omaha. 12 msige, 17 jewel, thin model, 20-year, 14 Paragon swing ring case, fitted with new stub Roman dial and $28 moop. handa 16 size, 17 fewel adjusted, 14 karat 26- “year swing ring Paragon Hamfiton Bracelet Watches, to ‘Webb, C. Ball special mn ard 17 jewel ex- tra adjusted movement, 16 size fitted in & 20-year open face, solid gold filled case. Complete at .. 8$21.75 Bame as above in hunting case 'm 4 * Ball watches are used on every in the world. Why not get the best? Dueber-Hampden gentlemen's 16 - slse watch, 17 jewel, highly adjusted move- ment, with steel escape wheel, patent reg. solid gold filled open face case. Complato : and double sunk dial, fitted in a ao-?r A $117 iD GOLD H.INGS Newest and t designs, in Ladie Gents' Beal and Set Ring, finest assort- ment in the eity of high grade semi-pree- fous stonee, set in the very latest mount- ing, at prices from §2.00 $30 NK§' Solid gold, diamond mounted and solid gold front Cuff Link, a large variety to select from, very Mtest patterns, $75 trom $1,00 to ‘l\lll E‘l‘ \\ RE In our Tollet Ware de- partment we are showing the very latest creations in designing of tollet ar- ticles; a complete assort- ment in toilet, manicure, military and combination tollet and manicure set in sterling silver, French ivory and quadruple plate, also in Traveling Bets; prices from $35 $3.00 to wALDEMAR CHAINS When in doubt what to give, get him_a Waldemar chain, the popu- lar chain today. We have them in most every design made, in all weights, solid gold and gold fill- prices from $2.00 VANITY Sterling silver and silver plated, graved desig: $2.00 to ... erman silver, plain and hand en- flnlld Gold BROOCHES Brooches are very popu- lar this Xmas. A very ex- tensive assortment of platinum and gold, dia- mond mounted Brooches, shell, coral and wedge- wood cameos and fancy designs, from szoo $1.50 to... CLOCKS Largest assort- ment of Clocks in the city. We have them in mahog- any and oak cases, 8-day time in the very latest designs, also American and Imported chime clocks, from §3.75 to JEWELERS " Gold Filled l»(nnpdon. ll llu llnll.! -ll gonts’ watoh, fitted in a 20-year solid gold filled open face Dueber case. ' Watch “ complete . . Elgin, Waltha face watch fitted in a year ranteed cuo,. complete .. .. udle: 3.0 sise Eigin or. Waitham move- ment, fitted in a 20-year solid gold filledy ' hunting case. This watch {s an extra \small size ladies’ watch, a perfect time plece. Watch complete .. 12.60 Lad O size American stai move- ment, fitted in a 20-year solid gold filled case, Best watch for the money in the ¢ity. Watech complete ipden 16 size, on- ldutold filled 20- 8C, Solid gold and gold filled Seart Pins, plain seal for engraving and fancy mounted, shell, coral . and wedgewood cameos - and all other semi-precious slo stones, from $1,00 to FOBS New and nifty designs, in gold and gold filled; a large assortment to select from. Prices from TIE CLASPS Solid gold and gold filled Tie Clasps, plain for engrav- ing, diamond mounted and green gold, inlaid designs; CIGARETTE CASES New and classy designs in Cigarette Cases, made In sterling sllver and German -‘l:vor. -nvo{ plated, in all the latest shapes. Prices from $4 to.. 315 CRYSTAL PERFECT CUT GLASS We have just received a very large of high grade Rock in a variety of each and every plece hand druv‘n, and cut. 2 Roseé Bud Vases, Monday Lnrn Flower Vases, for ’}lm Guaranteed 14 karat Self- Flllmg “Nonlcakable" Fountain Pen. Certainly a very useful Xmas gift . . . Also a full line of Sheaffer’s Fountain Pens from !