Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 1, 1916, Page 7

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“Townsend's for Sporting Goods.” “Electric Fans, $5.50. Burgess-Granden Co. Diamond Engagement Rings—Edholm. Have Root Print It—Now Beacon Press Fire, Tornado, Automobile, Burglary insur- ance. J. H. Dumont, Keeline Bldg Stockham Gets Job—W. E. Stockham has been definitely engaged as superintendent of the remodeling work to be done at the city hall “Today’s Movle Program,” classified sec- tlon today. It appears in The Bes exclu- sively. Find out what the various moving picture theators offer. Spring Opening Sale of lots in ven worth Heights will occur tomorrow, 2 . m till night. Take Leavenworth St. car and get off at 44th St. and you are there Spring Opening Salo of lots In Leaven- worth Helghts will occur tomorrow, 2 p. m. till night. Take Leavenworth St. ear and get off at 44th St. and you are there. Muny Court Case—Morris Chikin was fined $6 and costs in municipal ecourt, where he was charged with assault upon Max Levy. This was the first criminal case disposed of in the new muny court Fined for Fast Driving—That he was driv- {ng an auto at the rate of forty-five miles an hour while intoxicated was the charge made against Frank Drinl 28 South Twen tiath, in police court. He was fined $26 and | conts Was for Annexation—P. J. Barrett ob jects to m statement published that prac tically all of the South Side candidates for the office of city commissioner were op- posed to annexation. He says that several years ago he was known as the father of annexation Wants Pay for Mausoleum—Claiming that Vincent P. Chiodo has paid no part of the contracted for u muusoleum which was erected in the Catholic cemetery, Forty- elghth and Leavenworth strests, Willlam J. Spooner of 8pooner & Frontini, Shenan- doah, Ia., is suing the former for 36,976 and interest at 7 per cent, from August 14, 1914, in Judge Estelle's court New Steel Company—With a capital stock of $10,000, the Omaha Steel and Construc- tion company has filed articles of incor- poration with the county clerk. The com- pany will engage in the business of erect- ing steel and concrete bridges, ete, The of- ficers and board of directors are Frederic R. Johnson, president; Henry B. Mayo, vice | president; Willlam J. Dobbs, secretary and U ireasurer. “Tex-Tile™ Shingies. Sunderland’s. v Empress Strikers Back on Jobs For Smaller Salz 'ies. Through a proposition made by the b stage hands who have been on strike at the Empress, the strike has been 4 settled and the men will return to work Sunday. Under the new ar- rangement the men will get the union scale, which is lower than they were getting previous to the strike. The settlement was made with the Theatrical Managers’ association yes- terday. Under the new arrangement which is on a week-to-week basis, the stage carpenter will get $27.50 instead (] of $29 a week, the property men and \ electricians $22.50 instead of $24 and ’ i\ the flyman $25 instead of $26, making the loss to the men of from §1 to §1.50 a week. Thousands Flock To Muriciyal Beach Colonel Bingham, U. S. A, and family were visitors at Municipal beach, Carter lake, Tuesday after- noon. The colonel watched the merry throng of bathers with considerable nterest. Two thousand enjoyed the water during the day. The four checkers were kept busy and Life Guards Cone and Swain were likewise on the alert. | The organization at the beach is working splendidly. The sand patch east of the bath house was a popular feature for the youngsters who enjoy a romp be- tween swims. The water is becoming warmer every day, and the popularity of the beach this season is assured. Clothes are checked without cost, and paper and string are furnished for those who wish to wrap their ) bathing suits. There is a wringer to lessen the moisture in bathing suits | before taking them home. Armed Mexicans : Camp Across Line Marathon, Tex., ) 31.—Reports that 600 armed Mexicans are en- camped across the Rio Grande from hamlet Santa Elena, an isolated about eighty miles south of here, vere brought here today by F. E. White, a resident of Marathon. Mr. White said that he did not know vhether the Mexicans belonged to factio wandering ma- but he asserted that residents who seemed some- told him camp fires on the Mexican side of for about a week. Military authorities here could not confirm White's report Frorfi War TLands n or were ta Elena alarmed seen he H was App ol » Culls From the Wire CARTER LAKE CLUB Day's Activities Include Exciting Tussle Between A. G. Jaeger and a Giant Bullhead. GOVERNOR MOREHEAD A GUEST exer Tues- During the annual opening cises of the Carter Lake club day afternoon A. G. Jaeger rowed out into the lake with two companions and a 130-pound Calcutta hull head, which was turned loose in the lake, with an expectant throng watching the novel feature. During a struggle in the boat with the monster fish, Mr, Jaeger was thrown into the lake, but he was ready for a swim, so every- thing went lovely and the crowd cheered The opening of the club was marked by many pleasant activities. Gov- ernor Morehead and staff graced the occasion, 600 dined during the eve- ning, there were all sorts of water sports, shooting matches, tennis, mo tion pictures, music, dancing, and a general good time, Nothwithstanding the temporarily impaired street car service, the at- tendance exceeded any former open ing. The weather was favorable and the club grounds were resplendent with improvements. The regimentals of the governor's valiant colonels lent a military touch to the scene, and many fair maids and matrons gave a real summery touch to the scene Music a Plenty. Music was furnished by Green's concert band, Orpheum orchestra and a chorus of the Omaha Music Verein, Maude Jorgenson and Mr. Chambers gave a demonstration of various dances., There was something doing from 9 a. m. until 11:30 p. m. Albert Edholm declared that bait casting is the king of outdoor sports. The first bait casting contest held in Omaha was one of the features of the day.. The contestants were Chris Olsen, A, Bloom, Albert Edholm, H O. Churchill, Arthur Schworick, Al Christiansen, M. N. Woodard and A. P. Whitmore. Mr, Olsen was the champion, his score being 96 3-5 points, George MacDougall gave an exhi- bition of his skill in a canoe. From the porches of the club house women observed the water sports while seated in rocking chairs, whilé others gathered on the docks and along the water front. The canoe tilting con tests afforded much merriment for the diners, The governor and entourage dined y\_'irh the first group at 5:30 o'clock I'he automobile parking was well filled with machines, and the street cars to the club grounds were kept busy. Not one accident of any kind marred the day. President Christie was as happy as a lark greeting the members and friends. “Sharper” Campbell Trembles Over Return | “Sharper” Campbell, alias Jim Jones, the big negro who so nearly killed Captin Briggs of the South Side po lice department several weeks ago, will be taken to his home in DeKalb, Miss., where he must answer the charge of murder in the courts at that place, Sheriff N. G. Briggs, of DeKalb, arrived in this city last night and will leave with his prisoner on the 7 o'clock train this morning. Campbell has nearly recovered from the gunshot wound in his side inflicted by Officer Ballew. The big negro gave way to a nervous breakdown when told of his return to his home He begged the local authorities to ar raign him in the local courts on the charge of burglary and murder, con fessing to imaginary crimes in an ef- fort to delay his return. Reynolds Wins Hot Game From Mooney | Reynolds won a close and exciting | game from Mooney last night in the city pocket billiard tournament, 100 to 91. Reynolds also has the high run | of the tornament with 30 balls to his credit Larson will play Mooney at Ernie Holmes' new parlors tonight Bee Want Ads Produce Results Feal .. Comfortable After Eating? Is There NAUSEA HEARTBURN INDIGESTION DYSPEPSIA By All Means- TRY OSTETTER'S Stomach Bitters Rote The wendetd “Sunday Morning | Bk | Sep | = S BRIEF CITY NEWS |VARIED PROGRAMAT | ( Wwednesda)—';any 31, 1916. June Sales HESE “special” events are the result of care- fully laid plans. In some instances they will be in the nature of “clearaways” of certain lines of desirable merchan- dise which, for one reason or another, we have decid- ed to dispose of, while oth- ers will be specially bought summer merchandise which we were able to secure at much below the usual mar- ket price. gt cheH Sesiry JMAHA, THURSDAY, "EVERYBODY'S STORE” JUNE STORE NEWS FOR THURSDAY : : Burgess-Nash Announce--Beginning Thursday, a Series of Important JUNE SALES THROUGHOUT THE STORE Presenting Buying Advantages That Are Quite Out-of-the-Ordinary Unusual Silk Glove Offering AT 75¢ 16-button length, double tip silk gloves, in black and white AT $1.00 16-button length, double tip, silk gloves in black, white, tan, navy, gray and pongee AT $1.15 16-button length, extra qual ity milanese silk gloves, dou ble tips, in black, white and pongee. Burg 25cRibbons 11¢ Fancy ribbons, roman and bydere stripes, also flowered effects, b and 5% inches wide, usual 26¢ values, in the June Sale, Thursday, 11c yard. Burgess-Nash_Co.—Main_Floor. Nash _Co.~Main Floor June Sale Silk Special 95¢ Including Values to $1.50 the Yard HE season’s most favored weaves, in the best colorings and patterns, such as 86-inch plaid silks in a beautiful quality of chiffon taffeta, stylish 36-inch silk poplins, in all plain shades; 36-inch striped, checked and plain chiffon taffetas; 32-inch wash silk, ete., values to $1.50, very spe- cial, Thursday, at 95¢c the yard. Burgess-Nash Co, ain Floor. June Sale of White Goods EVERAL numbers of very merchandise that is much been grouped together and of Thursday. prices are incomparable. desirable and seasonable wanted at this time, have fered specially in this sale, Quantities in some numbers is limited, the 35¢ to 40c White Goods, 19¢ YAr(! 35¢ Russian cord voile 35¢ Corded voile De Naig.. 40¢ Brocaded crepe........ Al 40c and 50c Organdie, 29c Fine, sheer, crisp, snowy white organdie, for waists and summer dr es; much in demand, 29¢ yard. $1.00 and $1.25 Organdie, 79¢ Yard Fine, sheer French organdie, extra wide (68-inch), for waists and party dresses; June sale, a yard, 79¢c. $1.25 and $1.50 Embroidered Goods, 89¢ Embroidered tango cloth.... Embroidered voile ...... Embroidered lace cloth....... Emboidered batiste Embroidered barred organdie. s 12-Yard Bolt Nainsook, $1.25 86-inch, fine English nainsook for gowns, fine lingerie and infants' wear. Burgess- ash Co—~Main Floor. These Books at 5 Values and Mak 7c Are Extreme e Splendid Gifts Y UGGESTIVE for the June Graduate, with a large list of titles from which to make “Love's Rosary,” “Fair Wom Bound,” “Hiawatha,” “Book of Sweathearts,” etc. your selection, including— en,” “Evangeline,” “Snow- All beautifully illustrated and formerly $1.00 to $2.25; in the June sale, Thursday, special, at 57c each. Burgess-Nush Co—~Fourth Floor. There’s a Neat Saving of $2.05 on These New Pumps On Thursday The June Sale of pumps and colonials, dainty, pretty models, only NEV\' to be found at Burgess-Nash. Special for Thursday Women's $6.00 Values, $3.95 White kid colonial pump, mouse brown . Cheice for colonial pump, cham pagne kid colonial $3-95 pump, bronze kid | Regular $6 pump Nash Co.—Se Floor Linens Brings Unusual V rryHERE'S nothing more appreciated as wedding or shower l party gifts than linen, especially it they are the B gesa-Nash quality An elaborate showing here f the best linens at very attractive price Pattern Cloths and Napkins ) ' wrds T | 8278 arda . 1 $1.50 th, . 428 . ) $178 \ | L R )% i $4.50 . . ) $5 50 g sphing 10 8 95,00 Round Scalloped Table Cloths, $5.00 Bungalow Lunch Sets, 5175 ' r N Lunch Napking, at $4.00 Doren b rapking | . ) #4400 10¢ Homatitehed Linen Toawels, 38 BURGESS Clearaway of CLOTH SUITS Suits Formerly Selling to $25.00 AN SYISSASAN AAAASAAAANNANAN New Summer Frocks $5.00, $10.00, $15.00 HESE charming dresses are the embodi- ment of style and quality. More than fifty attractive models to choose from, of net, organdie, voile, linen, crepe, silver- bloom and novelty summer material Burg RARAANAARF Nash Co. [;Bpne Douglas 135 Suits Formerly Selling to $35.00 $24.75 AAAAAAANANA, New Tub Skirts $2.95, $3.95, $5.00 and Up these exceptional value assortments vou'll find scores of clever models, in- cluding smart pocket, belted and button trimmed styles, in plain and striped mater- iuls; also of gabardine, linen, pique, otto- man, golfine and bird’s-eye honeycomb. ~Second Floor v Unusual Values in Embroidered Flouncings Thursday in the June Sales—Very Special Four groups and every one a rare value. Embroidered Flouncings at 25¢ Voile, swiss, crepe and batiste dress flouncings, beautifully embroidered, 27 to 40 inches wide; some with lace combina- tions, usually to $1.50; Thursday, yard, 25¢ Embroidered Flouncings at 15¢ Fine embroidered bands, galloons, 18- inch flouncings, embroidered edges and cor- set cover embroidery, usually to 50c, Thurs- day, at 15¢ yard. The June S JIH Embroidered Flouncings at 59¢ Fine, dainty batiste ruffled flouncings of embroidered voiles and organdies; also em- broidered organdie allovers, 27 to 40 inches wide, at 59¢ yard. Embroidered Flouncings at 98¢ Batiste, organdie and voile embroidered dress flouncings, 40 inches wide, usually to $1.50, very special, Thursday, at 98¢ yard. Nash Co.—Main Floor. ISTORE RESENTING a gathering of the most unusual values, € summer merchandise bought underprice specially for this occasion. 20c Oil Cloth, 12Y,¢c Yard Light colors, designs suitable for table covering, bath room and wall covering, full 5-4 width, perfect goods, the kind that sells at 20¢ a yard, on sale, 1 U e T s (R T 122(: 121,c Percales, 814¢c Yard Fancy light and dark colored patterns, also white and plain shades, all are 36 inches wide, full standard weave; 12l5¢ is low regular price; 10 to 20- 1 yard lengths, at, yard i 82C Dress Prints at 4)¢ Light, medium and dark colored dress prints, fast colors, large assortment of neat shirting, apron and dress de W signs, choice 'l'llurnln\'. vard 4£C Odd Jewelry at 5c Brooches, Bar Pins, Cuff Ping, Tie Pins, Tie Clips, Barrettes, Hair Pins, Beads, sc ete., worth up to 2be, at Umbrellas at 59¢ Men's and Women's fast color tape edge American taffeta, full size, 7 rib, steel rod, plain mission handles, sale price Embroideries at 5¢ yard 59¢ nsertior wnd y inche edge gns in wi ' Remarkable Notion Bargains 2¢ 3 NASH COMMPANY 5c¢ to 15¢ Toilet Soaps, good dependable Child’s Underwear, 6c Children's summer underwear, white cotton vests, high neck, long or short sleeves, knee or ankle pants; there are all sizes in the lot, but not all sizes in any GC one style. Usually to 19¢, Thursdayrat Women's Coats at $2.95 A collection of women's and misses” coats in checks and an assortment of col- ors, were to $10.00. Very special Thursday, at 52'95‘ Guaranteed Petticoats, $1.00 “Wearever" Petticoats, look like silk, feel like silk, but wear better than silk; all colors, every petticoat guaran- 00 teed Thursday, at. sl' ¥ Rufflings and Pleatings, 5¢ An assor'ment of net rufflings and pleatings from one and a half to two in- ches wide, white or cream, were to Sc Thursday, yard Neck Ruchings at lc Fancy neck ruchings in an assortment of styles, colors, white and black, very special Thursday, at yard lc >R 2b¢, Embroidery Flouncings, 10c Embroidered flouncings and ywwer embroideries, 18 inches wide, I'hursday, vard ‘Thursday ¥ Se 9 . B¢ I'e corset 10¢ pecial sale price W

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