Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 9, 1916, Page 4

| " NEBRASKA GUARD - RETURN IN DOUBT No Confirmation Received of Report That Fourth Will Come Soon. IOWA MEN COMING BACK N (From a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, Dec. 8.--(Special.)—Very litfle appears to be knownat na- tional guard headquarters of the re- orted movement of the Fourth in- antry of Nebraska troops dn the bor- der, outside of the simple message received by General Hall from Colo- nel George Eberly, commander of the regiment that he had been notified by the quartermaster’s department that the troops would be moved in the di- rection of Nebraska not later than December 18, There appears to, be no confirma- tion of the order- whatever from Washington, and local guard officials are very much up in the air over the matter, Washington, Dec. 8—Six thousand National =~ Guardsmen, chosen by Major General Funston to return Notes from Beatrice And VGige County the last few days. John Fritzen, a farmer living east of the city, reports the loss of several bushels of wheat, and Sam Freeman, living west of the city, has lost about four hushels. The officer expects to turn over part of the wheat to them. The awards at the annual poultry show, which has been held in Beatrice this week, were made yester- day. The White Wyandottes were the largest class entered, with the single-comb Rhode Tsland Reds and Barred Rocks a close second. There are nearly 400 birds on exhibition, fanciers from Wymore, Odell, Fair- bury, De Witt, #abetha, Kan., Erick- son, Neb., and other points having birds entered. The show closed Fri- day evening. Michael Borzekofski, for the last from the border, compose the follow- ing organizations as announced today at the War department: New York division headquarters, New York wmbulance company, No, 2 New York fleld hospital, No, 2, New York signal battalion. First brigade headquarters, New York Second battallon engineers. Eighteenth Pennsylvania artillery, Battery A, Utah artillery. 5 First battalion Califorpia field artillery. ¥irst Missourl fleld artilery, First ambulance company, Massachusetts, Socond Tdaho Infantry First Towa Infantry. First battalion ‘iéld artillery, Towa Signal corps, District of Columbix. ) Battallon A, Kansas artillery, It was announced that all these or- ganizations would’ be mustered out of federal service as soon as possible and that the movement is in connec- ; tion with the general policy of return- i ing the guardsmen from the border as fast as the emergency warrants, | Sioux City, Ia,, Dec. 8—~A dispatch from Brownsv{lllc, Tex., says: Part of the troop trains, consisting of thirt: ¢ Pullmans, already are on a sidetrac at the lowa camp, Small hope is en- tertained by officers that organizations of the Jowa brigade other than the First infan! and artillery will be sent home this month, Osceola Celebrates Defeat of Stromsburg Osceola, Neb, Dec. 8-—(Special Tfilegnm.)-—-Ratification meeting was held here yesterday under the aus- pices of the Osceola Commercial club which took the form of a celebration of the victory over Stromsburg.in the recent county seat clection. Resi- dents from every precinct accepted the invitation to take part in the en- ~tertaiiment, A count showed 1,210 , car pn:ledbon the, :ireet .anddit'svéas el ted betwee and, 8, visitors were’”’ 2 A?*l settlers’ reynion was held in the coirt hous free sho " continu e Comme der folks, the you “set enjoyed the dance ~ at_the auditorinm. The horseshoe fitehing contest and r:iz; organ fecital were also patron- . The Polk band pla " congert. Island precinct voters, who were solidly in favor of Osceola, at- tended in a body and added much to the hilarity of the occasion, New Business Building : Is Started at Loomis Loomis, Neb,, Dec. 8.—-(Sgec§al.)— Excavation was' started this /week b iminary to the erection ‘of an- | other new buineu building. The structure will be of brick, 38x70 feet in size, and will’ be occupied by a 7 meral merchandise . firm, ¢ f:hnson & Holm building, of the same size and material, is nearing ! completion, requiring only inside fin-. ishing and the installation of the front. With the - exception ‘of two ,small lots these new structures will complcte the row of new brick build- “ings cov’ ing the space 'laid waste by the firf of two years ago, which an’ open air consumed seven ftame business liouses. BELL-ANS Absolutely Removes | Indigestion. One package provesit.-25cat all druggists. B e e - (uficura Drives Pmples Awau = | - ANd Keeps Your - SKin Clear The Soap cleanses and purifies, the Ointment soothesand heals, “Cuticura, Sold everywhere thirty-six years a resident of Beatrice, died at his home in this city Thursday afternoon, aged 78 years, The deceased is survived by a daugh- ter and two sons. Sheriff of §3Ward County Loses New Car by Theft . Seward; Neb, Dec. 8.—(Special,) —No trace of Sheriff Don Niemann's new car which was stolen from the garage at the county jail has been found. e A central heating plant to supply the business houses is now under way, The largest public sale held here was that of F. E. Wood on Wednes- day, which totaled $20,170, George Landon, private in the Fourth regiment Nebraska volun- teers, shot himself in the left hand Wednesday when out hunting. He is here on a twenty-day furlough. Seward will have a community Christmas tree, with programs on Saturday, Sunday and Monday even- ings. The tree, brilliantly lighted, will stand on the corner of the pub- lic square for a week, At a recent meeting of the Seward County ~ Agricultural society A. J. Anderson of Beaver Crossing was elected president, Joe Stahley of, rilford vice president, D. M. Hilde- rand secretary and H. D. Landis treasurer. A committee was | ap- pointed to devise plahs to build a horse barn on the fair grounds. Persistent Advertising Is the Road to Success. * Ll' the bride’s parents Wednesday afternoon. Omaha visitors Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gibbons and Robert Betts were Omaha visitors Thursday 'apillion. Mr. and Mrs. Frye, Mrs. Ross Secord and | Mrs. C, F. Secord of Omaha were the guests of friends here Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Clint Chase, who has been visiting for a fow days with Mrs. R. B. Armstrong and Mrs. John Chase, left Monday for her home In Stanton, Mesdames E. 8, Armstrong attended a luncheon given by Nickerson and R. B. Mr. and Mrs, Roy Catherwood and chil- dren of Omaha were guests of Mr. and | Mrs. A. Catherwood Sunday. Weeping Water. B, of the M. recently purchased - The regular meecting of the Mothers' club was held Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. E. Byars, Mrs. Holdsworth assisted Mrs. Byars In serving lunch The Ladies' Ald held {ts regular meeting Wednesday with Mrs. C. of Valley. serving lunch. THE BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, #pent Thanksgiving and the week-end with Mrs. Johnson J. MeDermott held a very successful salo Tuesday and Wednesday took posscssion Presba hotel, which he M Mrs. spend the winter, Mrs. 8. H. Howard, who has been ill for some time, 1s very low Mr. and Mrs, Frasier of Canada arrived this week for an extended visit with Mrs. F. Kirkpatrick DECEMBER 9, 1916. | Frasier's aunt, Mrs. Frank Whitmore, and | other relatives Mre. Ed Flor of Omaha was the guest of | Mrs, F. C. Kennedy Tuesday. | Mr. and Mrs. Corrington of Decatur, Ia., | came over in their auto Thursday for a visit with their daughters, Mrs. Fitzgerald and g 3 Z . | Mra. Monahan. They returned Wednesday Beatrice, Neb., Dec 8.-—(Special.) Elkhoru :”.: heir home on & farm near Spring Mr. and Mrs. Harry Corrington and son s | ol a dchildre catrice | Beld o out from Re Sunda ~Fire of unknown origin damaged| le ““‘”'"'_" g ‘“"':“‘; £ “’.f‘_;:n} The funeral of James K. Goodfellow, who | SPNE IO RO L4 PH | el ' L WML " ares il od s home Ashland Sunday, as the buildings on the farm of Albert y two dayn last week, B e samaiARhIens RundAy Ak | Irvington. P ye Dan Quinn, jr's sale was well attended f | Carl Pamp of Huron, 8. D., is visiting at Tietjens, near Plymouth. About 200/ 4n4"eve 0 ood p 8so Mr. Goodfellow lived on his farm near| > JEnE, 4 ymo A Andre rylh':‘lm{; K',’.n’.‘:r:n'.’\?al:‘::’}xummnn liGretnn,. Fs 'whaan sxtesuivatland the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Au- bushels of corn and other grain were e > 3 He owned a great deal of land near * xu;‘l lun:‘p“ e B - i ] 5 . and @ large ranch in Cherry county. He| Mr. and Mrs. Carl Spring of Benson, Mr. consumed. The fire is supposed to| M Harry Johnson entertained the T. | 804 4 large n and a number of grown chil- | and Mrs. Hinz of Blair and Mr. and Mrs. have been caused from a cigar stub | N. club Wednesday. A very nice lunch was | oa¥« | Beals were entertained at the Heney R CC cause a Ci served | - —— ! Spri ome Sheriff Acton is hunting for the|,Mr. and Mrs. Heney Bay, Misos Treda | 3 "Mise, Fiorence Neyes of Crate peb and : : 8 Greggerson, Mina Nolte and' Dikes and the Valley, | Miss Hope Hibbagd of South Oniaha lsited men who have been raiding wheat “:IH;I: Ifu:rll.‘vm:‘t'::n:;:d:;” v‘f_':.)"ufl the .\u.‘;.» Ruth and Frances \:}'nwn-;rrn Jiart | at the S. R. Brewster home Sunday. : raed 2 : S e i e tained a houss party at their home last| 'Mr and Mrx. Chris Paulsen and sonm, bins in Gage county during the laa!,“‘;\:lm. George Paasch visited frionds here | wook-end of university friends L adstiust oE Omste v e M few weeks. He has in his possession | M{any mfter Chamberlain entertained the | The Epworth leaguc gave a party for | Madsen of Benson, Jim Madsen and Alfred 2 . gt vl Miss Ruth Carey at the of her sister, | Willlams were entertained at the Deln twelve sacks of wheat which he has | Led e o Ry Rt T Pivimond, FHidaY sl Ia | nome" Thuray. found in different parts of the county and Mrs. Jake Winterburn were [ Mr. and Mrs. John Priest of Lincoln | _Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson, Jjr., left Tugsday for a week’s visit in Colorado. Alfred and Margaret Thompsen, who are | attending school at Lincoln, were home a fow days for Thanksgiving vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Joo McGuire, Mr. and Mrs, | Tom McGuire and Miss Effie McGuire wero | entertained at the John Bleick home | Thursday. Mr. and Mrs, Jean Marten of Haron, . D., and Wilson Lenheart were entertained at the Munson home Sunday. John Bleick shipped three carloads of had Timmons, west axsisted fn | "PEeP to Omaha Monday. | Mrs. Powell was an Omaha visitor Sat- day. Mrs. Hempel in Omaha Wednesday for her | The monthly bustness meeting and social | U™ duughter, Miss Hazel Hempel. of the Christian Endeavor of the Prewby- | o MF. and Mrs. Vestal motered to Konnard Mr. and Mre. J. R. Wilson and Mrs. Louls | terlan church was rtained at the home | Y. e e Lesleur were Gretna visitors Tuesday. of Mr. gand Mrs. H. P. Ferree Monday eve- A Miss Anastasia Molla after a couple of | ning. voea, weeks' absence on account of wickness re- | Mr. and Mrs, W. S, Eddy went to Omaha | Mr. and Mra. John Andrews and Mr, and turned to her school work Monday. Wednesday. Mrs. Dick Berner were Plattsmouth -visitors Miss Viola Smith was ealled to her home Mrs, Anne Robinson will leave Friday for | Friday. in West Point on account of the death of | Arkansas, where she will spend Christmas Mr. and Mrs. Lodge Caygill were here her mother. She will go from there to Los Angeles (o from Wabash Sunday for a visit with triends. Mrs. L. H. Mickel and daughter of Alvo are spending’ the week with Avoca rela- tives, Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Mapel are the hap- py parents of a baby boy born last Friday. Mrs. Nicholas Everett and son of Lincoln siting relatives hers last Sunday and Mrs. B. C. Marquardt were Omaha visitors several days this week. W. Fahnestock has returned from were Mr. Mrs, L. a visit with her daughter at Council Bluffs Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Ruhge and daughters, Anna and Minnie, were Omaha visitors the first of the week. visitors Tuesday. Mrs. John latter part of the week. parents, Mr. and Mra. Lioyd Harmon, Mrs. W. A Mrs. H. H. Marquardt. day. one case, however, tine, celslor Springs last Monday. his friends Monday. his son, Willard, W. H. Thiele and wife were Nebraska City Weaver was here from Berlin Thursday, attending the bazar. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hoback were visiting with relatives at Council Bluffs, Hollenberger, Weaver and Miss Verna Ward were visiting at Lincoln several days this week Miss Selma Marquardt, who is teachimg at Omaha, was a Sunday visitor here. Mrs. Alec Frances was here from Dunbar Misses Dolores and Winona Union was visiting friends east of town Sun- Springfield. John York, who has been in Illinois the last three months, returned last Tuesday. ‘The public schools are closed here' this week on account of the scarlet fever, Only has been reported. The agricultural short course to haye been held this week has been post- poned two weeks on account of the quaran- Ia., the Mr. and Mrs. Andreas Rehmeier were here from Omaha this week for a visit with his Gottleib Rehmeler. Mrs. W. 1 Smoots was at'Unfon Wednes- day for a visit with her daughter, rs. Mrs. John Thursday for a visit with her daughter, Dysart of that was Dr. Peters and Prof. Simmons went to Ex- Thomas Nelson of Weeplng Water spent Ia'}V"rl‘ days in Springfleld this week. Miss Jessie Jarman has been called to Rushville to teach in the public schools. Will Roberts of Ravenna was here the fore part of the week to visit his mother. P. O. Munts of Alllance was calling on Bion Bill of South Bend is here visiting s Plans are being made to hold a night school fer foreigners and others who wish to “brush up” on such subjects as writ- Ing. wpeliing, reading, civil government and United States history, The sessfons will be held twice a week, with two-hour perlods. Mrs. Mary Day, who has been spending the last several months at the home of her son, C. E. Day, has returned to her home in California. Mr. and Mrs, Bert Jameson left the first of the week for a trip by auto to their ranch near Taylor, Neb, Jim Langston of Baxter, Ta., fs visiting his cousins, A. J. and Dave Patterson. / Mrs. Mary Wonderly of Geneseo, Ifl., is visiting her siater-in-law, Mrs, Mary Wolf. Frank Holland'\returned the first of the week from Buffalo, Wyo., where he had spent the summer. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reuter, De- cember 1, & daughter. About 200 automobiles were counted at the Wilson Saylor farm west of town Mon- day, whers a public sale was being held. The highest pficed team of mules sold for $320. The highest priced cow brought $66, Hans and Rasmus Jensen, nephews of Poter Lund, arrived Tuesday from Den- mark, to make thelr home here, Gretos, The fair sex of Gretna gave a very enjoy- able leap year dancing party at Hughes' hall last Saturday evening. Miss Irene Thomas gave a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Golda Haney at her. home last Saturday afternoon. A mock wedding furnished a great deal of amuse- ment. . Dainty refreshinents were served. Miss Haney was the reciplent of many beautiful gifts, Mrs. John Nelson died at her home in Gretna Saturday evening as a result of a lingering iliness caused trom cancer. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Metho- dist Episcopal church. Mrs, Nelson was an %t Baker’s Cocoa stands all tests of and home. labora’cczgr it is pure, . healthful. it is delicious, it is Walter Baker & Co.Ltd. ESTABLISHED 1780 DORCHESTER,MASS, old resident of Gretna, having lived here for thirty-five years. She leaves six grown children, five girls and one boy. The marriage of Miss Golda Haney, daughter of . and Mrs. John Haney, to Mr. George Gotch, took place at the home The bride is a graduate of the Gretna High school and is a social favorite. They will - C— | ] 5 Holiday top. vamp, with gray buck top. heels; welt or turn soles. Black kid vam Tan calf top. kid tbp. kid. Afl-over Button or lag an calf velt or turn s All-over field mo | All-over battleship /| over mahogany tan tons. with pear] buttons. French kid with bab Tan calf vamp, ivo graceful; kid covere | er design. Button tops, 10 and 11 i i from the ground. smoked gray kid to, pearl buttons, maho, black inches from the covered heels. On Sixteenth £ z i’ :, at Farnam. New Boots at Saving Prices For Saturd or Jaturday Patent vamp, white kid top. Blue kid vamp, white kid top. Patent vamp, black kid All-over bright black kid. All-over French bronze kid. A few pairs of black kid gray kid top ; gray kid vamp, with | 7 Either button or lace styles, 10 inches high; high French or low walking Black kid vamp, vamp, Brown kid vamp, ivo: Patent kid vamp, bln:i Field mouse kid vamp, white kid All-over Havana brown tops; extremely high French cov- ered or low leather walking heels; black French kid with pearl but- Patent vamp, dull kid top high-heel models are slender and Black kid vamp, white kid top. Black kid vamp, kid lace stay. Patent kid vamp, chocolate kid top with All-over white washable kid. All-over Ko ‘f’i'fi'lfx‘u b nch kid, All-over brown French ki i hand-made with button or lace tog:l T i igl and welt or turn soles. Cash Mail Orders Prepaid—Send for New Style Book. Specials white kid top. pearl gray kid top. cream buck top. kid top. kid top. Py vamp, golden brown black - French kid. ce, 10 and 1l-inch oles. J use brown kid. gray kid. All- calf. All-over All-over black y French heels. ry kid top. All ~ 4 / d or leath- S / 4 or lace & A nches o ! Ry - p. Havana brown kid vamp, ivory All-over silver cloth. All-over 10, 11 and 12 und. Extremely high Louis XV kid CHRISTMAS SPECIALS FOR SATURDAY $1.50 Knitted Mufflers, special. . .$1.00 §1.50 Belts, sterling silver iront buckles, Handsome $3.00 Neckwear, special, $2 Heavy Silk and Knitted Scarfs, $1.00 values, for...... Pajamas, silkettes with silk frogs, $2.50 values, for.. $2.00 Dents’ Cape Gloves, special.$1.65 25c¢ Initial Handkerchiefs, at 8 for. .50c M price. e S , RSN ‘Qfl within your grasp— . The very best ' Fifteen Dollar ~ Suit or Overcoat EN who have seen these clothes know our claim is not extrava- gant—they have seen the STYLE we have added to Suits that were won- ders as regards MATERIAL and WORKMANSHIP; they know we are offering something different and far better than is usually sold at this You can see that We Go One Better The rising cost of production may make it im- possible for us to do this for any length of time, but on Saturday this splendid offer is A Suit or Overcoa't for $1500 The Spirit of Christmas in the Men’s Shop Is Expressed in Willing Service and Moderate Prices or ... g ne Gran 0.50 Smoking uttons, specially priced. . .. alue In §1 Smoking Jackets, for.....$8.00 ' Cu irts, a 1.00 CLOTHING COMPANY COR. /4™ & DOUGLAS IMPORTANT! Something for Nothing Yes, it’s true. It rarely happens—but here is YOUR chance! With each purchase of a $15 suit or overcoat the Pal- ace Clothing Co. gives away a beautiful 42-piece, gold band,_dinner set. Think of it! Now here is Your Big Chance to get the clothes you need and at the same time this beautiful dinner set, which will be an orna- ment in your own dining room, or appreciated by any one to whom you may give it as a Christmas present. You cannot afford to let this opportunity pass. sure to call on us. The Clothing Men's Overcoats, pinch-back, full- back and convertible collar styles; made of plain and striped over- coatings, also novelty mixtures, meltons , and cheviots; - lined throughout or with yoke lining, piped seams, some with satin sleeve linings; sizes 34 to 44; usually $20.00, for Saturday, at— - $15.00 Men’s Suits, made of fast- color blue serges, fancy cheviots and ‘cassimeres, in novelty weaves; all the de- sired winter colorings; serge or mohair lined; conservative three-button sack models; sizes 35 to 46, regulars and stouts; pineb‘ack and soft- roll English models; sizes 32 to 46; values to $15 $18; Saturday...... Boys’ Suits, with two pairs of full-lined peg knickerbocker pants; pinch-backs, ith three-piece belt; made of dark cas. st $3.77 simeres; sizes 6 to 18 years; usually $5.00, at....... $5.00 usually, at... Men’s Heavy Sweaters Ribbed Sweat. er Coats, with shawl collars, well Ty, sterrerinr, $1.67 Underwearle: A- Suits; lorig sleeves, ankle length; all sizes; well worth $1.98 s Men’s Fleece-Lined Mlttens Kid Mittens, with knit wrists; tan and black, 48c at . = R en’s Wear Men's Shirts, made of fine Pe- nang shirtings, in an excellent as- sortment of striped patterns; soft cuff styles; sizes 14 to 17; the well-known “Emperor” .Brand; OB s o inn s A Men’s Tiep, all four-in-hand, opened styles; made of rieh satin, striped and novelty figured silks; usually 39c¢; special, -23 at Hosiery The Men’s 25¢ Heavy Wool Half Hose, in black, oxford, camel’s hair, etc., wtitg worsted heels and toes; al pairs, 50c; pair 1 7C Men's Fiber Silk Half Hose, as- s(;rted colors, cotton feet, seconds of the 15 quality; at 3 9¢ pairs, 26c; Pair, .. ...c.us Men’s Heavy Ribbed Cotton Union Suits, ecru color, all sizes, 79 worth $1.25, at. . C Men's $2 'and $2.50 Pants Strong worsted and cassimere fabrics; also blue 'serges; all sizes; for one day, Saturday .......... $l -48 Boys' Overcoats—Double-breasted and pinch-back styles; ages 5 to 12; usually sell at $225 $4.00; during the sale CLOTHING CO MP; COR.. /4™ & DOUG Be | o L7