Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, September 17, 1916, Page 5

% % OMAHA PHYSIGIAN INVOLVED IN GASE Jessie Young, in Dying State- ment, Says Unnamed Doc- tor Advised Operation. NO RELATIVES YET LOCATED Crete, Neb., Sept. 15.—(Special Telegram.)—A young woman twenty- one years of age, died at the Crete hospital early Friday, s the result of a crimina. operation inflicted on herself. In a signed statement she said she ‘performed the act at the instigation of an Omaha physician and signed her name as Jessie Young. She had evidently come to Crete Wednesdgy evening at 7 o'clock and gonc to a focal board'ng house. tell- ing the land rdy she was a married woman. Thursday morning the land- lady became alarmed at her condition and called Dr. Quirk who had her taken to the hospita® where he and I'r. A. A, Conrad atteflded her. The girl was fairly well dressed, had brown hair and appeared to be educated. She told the doctor she had come fron. Holdr. ge, bt investi- gation showed that no such girl lived there. County Attorney Ven- rick and Mayor Tully of Crete were in Lincoln today trying to find a clue ;,o relatives. The body is being held ere. Death Takes Away Alfred E. Hosmer, Red Cloud Editor Red Cloud, Neb., Sept. 15.—(Spe- cial Telegram.)—Alfred C. Hosmer, one of the pioneer newspaper men of the Repubfican valley, died at his home here last night after an illness of several months. Mr. Hosmer was born in Ohio in 1854. After several years of news- paper experience in eastern states, he came to Nebraska in 1883 and bought the Red Cloud Chief, which he ran for ten years, when he disposed of the subscription list to W. L. McMillan. He retained the machinerv and equip- ment of the plant and with it started an agricultural journal, the Nebraska and Kansas Farmer, continuing the publication of this paper until 1902, The same year he established the Commrecial Advertiser, which he con- ducted until failine health forced him to retire from active business life in May of this year. He then went to C.lifornia in the hope of receiving benefit from the change of climate, but was disappointed in this and re- turned to Red Cloud about a month ago. Mr. Hosmer was a newspaper man of considerable ability and was very energetic, taking his full share in the building up of this city. An optimist by nature, he had the faculty of at- tracting men to him, and counted all men his friends, Big Barn and New Car of Beatrice Man Destroyed by Fire | Beatrice, Neb., Sept. 16.—(Special) —J. T. Elerbeck of this city who drove his new automobile to Wau- neta, Neb,, Thursday, lost it by fire on his farm near that place yesterday morning when the barn, granary and implement house were destroyed. Mr. Elerbeck had just finished threshing one thousand bushels of wheat, which was also destroyed. The loss will, amougt to about $4,000, partially cov- ered by insurance. David Arnett and Miss Birdie Will- iams, both of Beatrice, were married yesterday by Judge Walden. Williapn Street and Miss Mabel Rasmussen, formerly residents of this city, were married at Scandia, Kans., yesterday. Budweiser, the pacmg horse owned by F. W. and G. L. Mumpford of this city, won fourth place in the state fair races. at Topeka, Kans.,, Thurs- day, in the 2:14 pace. brought to this city today, having fin- ished campaigning for the season. A. C. Tilton, who passed away Thursday night at his home near Fil- ey, for years took an active part in politics in Gage county and formerly' served as a member of the board of supervisors. News Notes of Oakland. Oakland, Neb., Sept, 16.—(Special)) —The Burt county air ended Thuré day after three days’ session. The first day had rain, the second fine and the third real cold.- “The exhib- its in all departments were good and more than last year, while the attend- ancé was almost double. The stock exhibit drew many fine aniamls from all over the county. The city has entered into a con- tract with the Oakland Electric com- pany to furnish street lights as well as a special lighting system for Main street. These will replace the old gas system now in use. West Point High Schedule. West Point, Sept. 16.—(Special.)— The West Point High school foot ball schedule is now being arranged and the season will be an interesting one. Graduation eliminated several stars of last year, but Coach Rich is confi- dent that the 1916 team will give a good account of itself. The games already scheduled are as follows: Madison at West Point September 29, Lyons at West Point October 6, West Point at Bancroft October 13, Stan- ton at West Point October 28, Ban- croft at West Point November 3. Wedding Announcement. West Point, Sept. 16.—(Special.)— Cards are out announcing the gp- proaching marriage of Prof. L. J. Knoll, former superintendent of the West Point city schools, to Miss Ma- rie Von Goetz, likewise a former member of the high school faculty. The ceremony will take place at North Platte on September 23. Mr. Knoll has retired from school life and is now the cashier of the Ralston State bank at Ralston, where the new- ly-married pair will make their home. Breathing Becomes Easler. After a few doses of Dr. Bell's Pine-Tar- | Honsy iInflammation is arrested, you cough less and breathe easter. Only 25c. All drug- The horse was | THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: SEPTE\IBER 17, 19 Retailers’ Grand Opera and Concert Course Aitracts Much Attention Unusual interest is manifest in the| Associated Retailers’ Grand Opera and Concert Course for the season of 1916-17. Since the annountement last spring, made by the committee in| charge, consisting of George Bran- deis, C. C. Belden and Louis C. N that there would be another course given this season at popular prices, | subscriptions have. been sent in al-! most daily. It's not l Brief City Have Boot Print It—New Beacon Press. | Lighting Fixtures—Burgess-Granden - Co. Half Karat White Diamonds $75—Edholm Gets Divorce and Children—Manda Ploss, mother of three children, has been divorced from Henry and -iven the custody of the youngsters ‘“Today's Movle Program,” classi- fled section today It appears in The Bee exclusively Find out what the various moving picture theaters offer. H. F. Cady Lumber Co., W. O. W. building, has a fine ,me near Lake street 1or sa at a price of $2,800, which is not . .uch over h.l what it| cost. Investi~rte immediately Electric Heaters at City Hall—Of- fices in the city hall are being equipped with electric heaters, as a temporary heating arrangement, on account of changes being made in the heating| system. 3 Descerted Wife Gets Divorce—De- serted two years ago, Lizzie Apple- green has been awarded a divorce de- cree by Judge Day from Edward. She is also given the custody of the two | daughters, Mary, aged 14, and Gen- evieve, aged 13. Fine Flreplace Goods—Sunderland. Kidnaping Greek Army Angers Allies Amsterdam, Sept. 15.—(Via Lon- don.)—The Frankfurter Zeitung esti- mates the stfength of the Fourth Greek army corps, which is to be transported to Germany at 25,000 men. The newspaper rejoices that the en- tente allies are deprived of the use of the troops which they might gain if Greece came into the war on their side. London, Sept. 16.—The morning newspapers are indignant over the German coup at Kavala, whereby the Fourth Greek army corps surrender. ed. The Telegraph says. “This is an outrag. of a charac- ter quite unique even in Germany's record, and certainly is unprecedented in history. An entire Greek army corps has been literally kidnaped by the - Germans and Bulgarians and packed off with its arms and equip- ment to Germany. The plot was or- ganized in Bcrhn and carried out by the Bulgarians.” Eight-Year-0ld Boy Struck by Automobile Johan Helzer, aged 8 years, living at Tenth and Paul streets was struck by an auto at Eleventh and Nicholas streets, sustaining bfuises. The driver of the vehicle took the lad home, but | failed to reveal his name and address. Jim Porter, 2315 South Twenty- ninth street, fell from a scaffolding on Farnam street and received bruises and cuts. He was attended by Dr. Myers and went home. often that the world’s ws Persistent Advertising of Anything 'Il;h_ait Is Really Worth-While Never ails. greatest musical talent can be heard at popular prices, but by the plan worked out ers, several of the recognized great- est musical stars will be heard at the Auditorium this season for a very sh, | nominal price. The entire course will include five numbers, opening the season Mon- day evening, October 23, with “Car- men,” by the Ellis Opera company, with Cleofonte Lamuauun as general (and musical director, featuring such noted principals as Geraldine Farrar, Lucien Muratore, Helen Stanley, Rita Fornia, Clarence Whitehill, Leon Rothier and a complete cast. On Tuesday evening, October 24, “Il Trovatore,” * with Emmy Destinn, Louise Homer, Alma Peterson, Mor- gan Kingston, Giovanni Polese, Con- stantin Nicolay and a complete cast. _Fritz Kreisler, the wonderful vio- linist, in concert, December 4; John Cormack, January 23, and ~ the \luulclsmhn choir, at a date to be an- nounced later, IRE Subscriptions for the entire course | oi. ve numbers are now being re- ceived by Miss McNamara of the | Brandeis Stores or at the information bureau at Burgess-Nash company, \»luch can be exchanged any time at the’ box office of the Auditorium for [ern church at the state conference | the seat tickets for the season. by the Associated retail-| | GUARDSMEN BEGIN PRACTICE MARGH Fourteen Thousand Men Will Hike 83 Miles from San Antonio to Austin. EIGHT DAYé ON THE ROAD San Antonio, Tex., Sept. 16.—Four teen thousand and sixty-three officers and men of the regular army and | National Guard started out of San Antonio today for the biggest prac- tice march in the history of the -\mer—\ ican army, an eighty-three-mile “hike” to Austin. Eight days will be consumed in the! march to Austin. There will be three days of camping at Camp Mabry. Eight days will be spent in the re- turn to San Antonio. The division is made up of Wisconsin, Illinois, Kan- sas, Texas and Missouri guardsmen and is in command. of Brigadier Gen- eral Henry A. Green. Aurora Minister Is State Superintendent Aurora, Neb, Sept. lS.~(Specia|: Telegram.)—Rev. S. M. Snyder of | this city, was today re-elected state | supcnmenden! of the United Breth- now being held here. tone that the bod, C«;h'ect breathi 8 cheen 8] ng oxygen; col "ifi'mf Perunl removes digestion. care of itself. Anaemic People regular admini ‘Manalin is the ideal Jaxative. ation may be overcome. e e Tandy, oe and 206, Pt TAILORED GARMENTS fit better, hold their shape bet- ter and wear longer than ready mades. We make good suits, at $25.00 to $45.00 MacCarthy - Wilson Tailor Comfort Clothes 315 S. 15th St.—Elks' Bldg. A Speclal Offering of PERUNA and | Rich Blood No medicine can make blood, and claims to that effect are un. founded. What the medicine may do is to put the organs in such will make the blood and renew it. is essential to the freshening of the blood by tion nugplm the chyle that makes e congestio; 0X; supply and removes the conxeltlon that prevents perfect Tt v&heu are catarrhal in l}, ) assists the excretory processes and tonel u] tho system to effective workmg. When these are accomplished, {l\ Need Peruna It’s the reliable tonic of the American home, and it has special value in catarrhal troubles. 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A splendid assortment of in- laid linoleums, both imported and domest ic priced, per sq. yd., from. 85¢c to $1.50 The Beaton & Laier Drapery Department If your fall housecleaning reveals new drap- ery problems, bring them here in full assurance that they will be solved quickly, pleasantly and | at minimum charge. We can show you just what your windows need at prices less than you Will Save You Money Tl ol expect to pay. Extra Special Values £ BAILEY e IIEl'I'IST De. Bailey, Pres. Dr. Shipherd, Mgv. The Drapery Section bargain counters are piled high. Curtain Drapery and Up- holstery Fabrics of every description—all LADIES SUITS On Special Terms For This Week ’ . We offer choice of 25 models in - 53 Ladies’ Suits—very smart styles —in serges, poplins, hairline stripes and checks; some tail- ored, others semi-tailored; Coats satin lined—on credit, at the very special price of— 24> This is the best Suit bargain that will be found in Omaha this week. In straight lires, box pleated models, Bulgarian and embroidered belts, pockets and collars. Also several 106 Olty Natl. Bank Bldg. and ol-.u:'y Streets, on sale at unparalled price reductions. _ Open a Charge Account and Welcome! ASSOCIATED RETAILERS GRAND OPERA AND CONCERT COURSE ; 1916-1917 AUDITORIIM OMAHA " GERALDINE FARRAR LUCIEN MURATORE CLARENCE WHITEHILL LEON ROTHIER AND COMPLETE CAST HELEN STANLEY RITA FORNIA Fritz Kreisler, Dec. 4th FIRST 16 ROWS, ARENA.. FIRST 3 ROWS, BALCONY 16TH TO 30TH ROWS, > Direction C. A. ELLIS | CHORUS OF 60 PRICES FOR SEASON MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 23, 1916 “CARMEN” John McCormack, Jan. 23d Subscriptions for Season Tickets Mail or phone orders for season tickets, accompanied by check or ORCHESTRA 60 MORGAN KINGSTON GIOVANNI POLESE LIST OF ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS, SEASON 1916-1917 Mendelssohn Choir, Date to Be Announced Later THE ELLIS OPERA CO. _ General and Musical Director, CLEOFONTE CAMPANINI BALLET OF 16 TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 24, 1916 “IL. TROVATORE” EMMY DESTINN LOUISE HOMER ALMA PETERSON CONSTANTIN NICOLAY AND COMPLETE CAST at lowest prices in Omaha. vists.—Advertisement. A other models suitable for dress and street wear. Special, on credit, this week, at. . Our Millinery Department-presents a complete assoft- ment of Fashionable Headwear, offered to you on credit BEDDEO...:. 4TH AND 6TH ROWS, BALC 818T TO 45TH ROWS, AREN 6TH AND 7TH ROWS, 8TH AND NINTH ROWS 10TH ROW, BALCONY. $18.50 FIRST 15 ROWS, ARENA . 4D AND 4TH ROWS, 26TH TO 36TH ROWS, 10TH ROW, BALCONY AL(‘O 1L FIRST TWO ROWS, BALCONY 16TH TO 256TH ROWS, ARENA. .. ALCONY . ARENA 6TH, 6TH AND 7TH ROWS, BAL! 36TH TO 48TH ROWS, ARENA. ... 8TH AND 9TH ROWS, BALCONY NY PRICES FOR SINGLE PERFORMANCES Phone Douglas 1614, money order to Miss McNamara, treasurer. Phone Brandeis Stores, or Information Bureau, Burgess-Nash Co., Douglas 137, Omaha, will be filled immediately. g'.gg Subscription cards may be exchanged any time at thes 4.00 box office of the auditorium for the seat tickets for the season. Associated Retailers of Omaha GEORGE BRANDEIS, C. C. BELDEN, LOUIS C. NASH, . Concerts $2.50 2.50 2350 e Committee in charge. A. L. GREEN, Loeal Manager, Telephone Douglas 137. Care of Burgess-Nash Co., Omaha.