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Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
First Omaha Trade
Excursion Was Held
Twenty Years Ago

In 1894 the Omaha jobbers and other
business men made the first trade excur-
sion into the South Platte country. That
was so long ago that many OF them have
forgotten Il; but Mark Perkins, editor Of
the Fremont Herald, has just dug up an
old pamphlet telling OF the excursion.
He dug 1t up when he was cleaning out
some old filing cases, so he mailed the
booklet to Il. v. Parrish. manager OF
Omaha's publicity bureau.
Twenty-one years makes a difference in
the personnel of the heads Of business
firms in city. This Is shown by the
personnel OF the passengers on this ex-
cursion and the list of the firms they
represented. Thus, w. A. L. Glbbon was
then president OF the Commercial club
W. f. Baxter was representing Kill
patriok-Koch company, w. 8. Wright
was representing the Rector & Wilhelmy
company. George w. Kelley was rep
resenting Kelley. Stiger & Co. and A. p
Turkey was listed as just capitalist"
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
Omaha Firms Make
Christmas Gifts
to Their Employees

In accordance with the annual custom
OF many Omaha business houses. their
employees will be remembered with gifts
before being given a holiday for christ
mas. All sorts OF membranes will be
given, ranging from gold pieces and per-
centages Of salary to turkey and boxes
OF candy.
The First National bank employees will
receive a 10 per cent salary gift, and
those Of the United States National bank
will be given $40 gold pieces by the d.
rectors. Burgess-Nash store employees
will be given money equal TO one-half
Of ] per cent OF their December sales,
as well as vacations next year.
Postmaster John c. Wharton has sent
fat turkeys 70 his department heads from
HIS Kansas farm. and candy TO the
women employees of the postoffice.
Turkeys will be given to the seventy
five employees Of the four drug stores OF
the Sherman a. Mcconnell company. TIE
Carpenter Paper company will also give
turkeys and gift boxes TO It's employees.
The same IL done by the Llninger Inn
plcment company and many other whole
sale and retail establishments. while
others give neckties. sox. handkerchiefs
or cigars TO their male employees and
books. candy. perfumes and other femln-
Inc requisites to the women.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
Morgery McCord, Debutante and
Popular, Suddenly Called by Death

Miss Msrgery McCord. only daugher
OF Mr.. and Mrs. William Hailack McCord.
died yesterday morning at II OF scarlet
fever. Her death was most unexpected
since the young girl had been indisposed
but few days and II was not until
Wednesday evening that her illness was
diagnosed as being scarlet fever
Miss McCord was one Of this seasons
debutantes. having made her debut In
society December and a brilliant affair.
a dancing party ut the Hotel Fontenelle.
was planned for her for Monday night.
The affair had long been anticipated by
the younger set as the most brilliant
event Of the holiday season and was to
be preceded by a large dinner party
given for Miss McCord by the Arthur
Crittenden Smiths
A number OF Sc. Joseph relatives and
friends. including Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
AcCord, Mr.. Milton Toole and Miss Mar
garet Dolman, who were expected 20
come for the dance. will arrive instead
for the funeral
All social functions planned by the
younger set and debutantes nave been
called off.
Miss McCord was judged the most ex-
pert horsewoman in the city. inheritins
her love for horses and the sport from her
father. the McCord stables being known
all over the country.
Miss McCord attended school al
Brownell Hall and Miss spence's school
In New York city. Besides her parents
one brother, James, survive.
The funeral will be held today and
VIII be strictly private because OF the
the nature Of the disease which
caused her death. The body will be
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24

many tons Of packages that are dumped
into the postoffice daily.
The distribution and routing system for
the dozens Of tons o, incoming packages
IL working even better than was expe, ed
and with the assistance q twenty-f We
extra wagons with fifty drivers and
helpers. the packages are being delivered
as rapidly as they come in. This system
was devised and installed by Postmaster
wharton and his superintendents. and the
department at Washington is watching
It's working with interest Its complete
success indicates that II will be adopted
in all the other large offices Of the coun-
try.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
MANY ARE CHEERED
THROUGH CHARITIES
Mean Man is Found Who Will Not
Let His Wife Have New Set
Of Teeth.
HUNDREDS HAVE BEEN HELPED

Secretary Doane of the Associated
Charities is closing up her Christmas
work, which has been of considera-
HE magnitude. The bulk Of the dis
tributions has been disposed of and
many persons have been cheered.
The secretary states that contribu-
tons of money, food. clothing, toys
and other articles sent to her depart
ment through The Bee have been
used TO best advantage and many
persons are thankful for the remem-
brances.
Tho work OF Investigation and listen
ing TO the pleadlngs OF visitors to the
charities office has revealed all sorts
of pathetic situations and now and then
a flash OF humor breaks the somber
perspective. One of the assistants on
Wedne sday called on woman whose
name had been sent in.
what Is your husband doing now?"
asked the caller.
II don't know; he's been dead two
years" seriouly replied the widow.
Won't Let Wife Have Teeth.
Probably the meanest man in Omaha
has been brought to the attention of Mrs.
Doane. His wife wanted set of teeth
for Christmas and when the charities
secretary told the woman of man who
would furnish the teeth without charge.
the husband OF the toothless woman said
he would not allow his wife to accept
the offer. However. she will be cheered
In some other way. Secretary Doane does
not care TO say for publication just what
she thinks OF husband of that stamp.
Several letters have been received. adj
dress 20 Mrs. Santa Claus" A girl wrote
In behalf of her 15-month-old slter. "who
has no father"
Additional cash contributions TO The
Bees Christmas fund have been turned
over to the Associated Charities as fol-
lows; Lillian jackson. 81; b. s. Barker.
81 ]. p. H.. 81; E. w. H.. 81; Theodore
Wells, g. Several packages OF toys and
clothing sent to The Bee have been sent
10 Mrs. Doane for distribution.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
Bride Elect Gives Tea.

Miss George Trimble. whose marriage
will be celebrated Tuesday OF next week,
entertained informally at tea this after
noon. Christmas decorations were used
and the bride-to-be's mother. Mrs. ]. p,
Trimble. and her sister, Mrs. Harold
sobotlxer. assisted. Some fifty or sixty
friends called to pay their respects to
Miss Trimble. since the wedding Is TO
be q very quiet one. with only members
OF the family and a few intimate friends
present.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
Debating Society
Gives Big Banquet

The Demosthenisn Debating society OF
the Central High school. the largest or
ganlzation OF the kind IN the school. gave
its annual banquet at the New Hamilton
cafe Wednesday evening. Covers were
placed for thirty-six. making Il the
largest banquet In the history OF the
club.
Elmer Bailey presided as POSTMASTER.
responses TO toasts being made by the
president. Arid Olsen: Sol ROsenba att,
Mac ohmann and Jewel jackson. Nathan
Bernstein. formerly OF the high school
faculty. and Gilbert Eldridge. an alumni
member. gave brief talks.
Following the banquet. the young lads
made the welkin ring with their class
songs.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
HAY MARKET COMMITTEE
HOLDS FIRST MEETING

Preliminary discussion OF tentative
plans for hay market in Omaha were
discussed by the hay market committee
of the Commercial club at a meeting at
noon, This was the first meeting of the
new committee. A chairman has not yet
been selected. The members are Ran
dail X. Brown. Tom Coleman. II. o.
Edwards. F. s. Knapp. C. IL. Pickens, II.
A. Turkey and j. A. Sunderland
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
Mrs. Geo. Redick to
to Provide for the
Riddles in Hospital

Christmas tree celebration will be
held this evening at the City Emer-
gency hospital. sl2 Douglas street. Mrs.
George Redick has bought presents for
twenty-four poor children who are at
this institution. most OF them con-
valscent, but not permitted to leave.
There are forty children and ten adults
at the hospital Health Commissioner
Connell suggests that persons seeking a
wise use of their Christmas beneficence
might turn their attention to these little
shut-ins
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
E.E.C Crane Hurt When
Auto Hits Lamppost

=. Il. crane. book agent, living at the
Paxton hotel. sustained a fractured rib
and probable internal injuries when a car
which he was driving skidded into a
lamp post at Forty-elghth and Dodge
streets. ]. b. Waugh. Sie North sixteenth
street. who Is employed By Crane and
who was riding with him. sustained
severe bruises and decorations. Neither
man Was thrown from the machine. al
though the vehicle was badly damaged.
The front OF the car was smashed.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
PACKAGES MOVING
WITHOUT A HITCH
Extra Force Put On by Postmaster
Wharton Makes the Work
Move Smoothly.
NO DELAY IN ANY BRANCH

When Mike" Bowles arrived to
take charge OF his scales in the post
office corridor Thursday morning he
found a line Of package-laden people
extending from the table a distance
Of about fifty feet.
Yet the day was still very young,
the hour being but 1890 a. m.
The rush is totally unprecedented.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
DAHLMAN CLUB GIVES
CHEER TO FIFTEEN FAMILIES

IT. J. oconnor. J. p. Butler. A. c.
Taylor and T. j. Flynn. representing tina,
Dahlman club. presented fifteen needy
families with money for Christmas pro-
visions and toys. This is an annual Gus
tom with this organization.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
Ruffet Luncheon for Girls.

This seasons debutantes and girls OF
the school set 10 the number OF twenty.
were entertained az buffet luncheon
today by Miss Naomi Towle. compii-
mentary 20 Miss Genevieve and Miss
Vsvienne Barkalow. who have recently
come 90 Omaha from Denver 70 live
Mrs. Ward roses and yellow candles
beautified the rooms.
Miss Towle and Miss vivienne Barka-
low were classmates one year at Miss
wolcott's school In Denver. Miss Barka-
low now attends Sweetbriar college,
sweetbriar. Va. while Miss Towle Is at
Bradford academy.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
Hoo-Ray! Fifty-Three
Pay Days Next Year

Nineteen-sixteen will be a prosperous
year. All signs indicate that prophecy.
Even the new calendars bear testimony.
There viii be fifty-three weekend pay
days next year. The year starts off with
a payday. The months of January. April
July. September and December win have
five Saturdays each. and the other
months will contribute four each. which
makes fifty-three.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
WEATHER COLDER IN WEST
AND NORTH PART OF STATE

According to the reports to the rail-
roads. In western and northern Ne
braska, and out toward the mountains,
the weather Is much colder, although
there Is no storm Ia > eht. Zero was not
reached Wednesday night. but there were
a number Of points where as low as is 70
rs above were recoi ded.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
ENCHANTING FOR FIRST
BANK TO START At ONCE

Partridge-Thompson have been awarded
the sub-contract for excavating the site
OF the First National Bank building. The
work Of clearing up the rubbish and
hauling out the old floor boards and
brick has begun preparatory 70 starting
the excavating.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
RIO GRANDE HEAD WILL
BE IN OMAHA CHRISTMAS

President Nudge, formerly with tne
Rock Island. but now the head OF tne
Denver & Rio Grande road VIII De IN
Omaha a short time Christmas afternoon
en- route east.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
House Party at McHugh's.

Mies Kate A. McHugh will entertain
a house party for the holiday season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Platt, nee Florence
McHugh: Mr.. Platts mother and his sis
ter, Miss Frances Piatt. arrive Friday
morning from Davenport TO spend Christ
maa with Omaha members OF the family.
Mr.. John McHugh IL unable to reach
here for Christmas. but will arrive the
day after. the whole party 20 remain
until after New Years.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
Society,"
BY MELLIFICIA.
Thursday, December %, 1915.

KATHERINE dancing e
two delightful today.
MI the children enjoyed Christmas
- Turpns OF the older girls enter
Smith, daughters of Mr. and
Night done to
black satin and eon
and crescens
beautifully carried done by the
Baxter and Eleanor Burnley
reds and Colds with
scarfs also part of the program and
will be entertained this evening at
conventional dancing party at
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
Yuletide Tea Room.

Mrs. Harry Bowen entertained six
guests at luncheon at the Yuletide tea
room today. and Mrs. J. II. Lehmer had
an equal number OF guests at luncheon
The women of the church, who are
conducting the tea room. were in charge
of the serving today, but for the last
day OF the tea room. Friday, when
larger number than ever " expected,
Miss Virginia offutt and Miss Esther
Wilhelm will be IN charge.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
Personal Mention.

Mrs George Peek of Moline arrives
today TO be the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
c. G. George.
Mr. and Mrs. william l.. Keep wi l
spend the Christmas holidays in Kansas
City and st. Joseph.
Registering at the Hotel McAlpin, in
New York City. during the last week
have been Messrs II. II. Dahlman, II.
@. Ganson and r. NJ. Beeson. and Mr..
and Mrs John w. Gamble Of Omaha
MIR. and Mrs. W. q. McGee left wednes-
day for a few weeks trip to Florida and
Cuba.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
Dinners Preceding the Dance.

Mr.. and Mra w. r. MeKeen will give
large dinner at the Hotel Fontenelle
this evening, preceding the Subscription
club dance at Turpins academy. Among
the guests will be:
Messrs and Mesdames-
Charles T. Kountze, Joseph Barker.
A. l.. Reed, w. A. Redick.
Walter Page. John a. McShane.
II. II. BaldriRe.
Mesdannes-- Mesdames-
Warren Rogers.
Miss Katherine Mccormick.
Mererr Messrs-
Frank Burnley. Frank W. Judson.
Harry Mccormick.
Mr.. Luther Drake gave dinner at the
Omaha club preceding the dance. Covers
will be placed for:
Messrs and Mesdames-
ID. &. StapIeton, Frank Hamilton.
C. q George. l.. F. CrofOot.
Mrs, George Peek OF Moline.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
Holiday Travellers.


Miss Louise Espiin has gone to Topeka.
Kan. 70 spend Christmas with her
mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Shields have gone
10 st. Louis 70 spend Christmas with
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam A. North have gone
20 Spencer. la. where they will spend
Christmas with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Malcolm have gone
70 ST. Louis for the holidays. They will
spend Christmas with relatives.
DIR. and Mrs. c. w. Percval of st.
Paul. Neb., have como 20 spend the holt
days with their parents. sir. and mrs. w.
d. Percivai
Mrs. Frank w. Judson and Miss Doro-
thy Judson left Friday for Minneapolis
70 be the guests Of Mrs. Judson's father
for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis n. Hughes left
Sunday evening to spend the holidays
with Mr.. Hughes parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
J.. J. Hughes OF Chicago.
Miss Margaret Mcshane left last even
ing for Baltimore. TO spend Christmas
with her sister. Mrs. VIII colllng, and
Mr.. Colilng. Miss Mcshane plans to
spend several months in the east.
Iouays Events.
Pagalco club entertalns al Christmas
dancing party at Metropolitan hall today
The swasuka Card club was enter
tanned this afternoon by Mrs. J. Il.
Reeder
On the Calendar.
Miss Gertrude Metz entertains fifteen
guests at luncheon at the Hotel FOnts-
nellie Friday.
stork Special.
A daughter was born this morning To
Mr.. and ABS WIN Howard. Mrs. How
ard was formerly Miss Tins Dorrsnee.
Past Festivities.
AIRS. II. r. Prohaska entertained Thurs
day at her home. Those present werei
Mesdames- Mesdames-
Henry Ludfngton. Joseph Barta.
a. J. Prohaska, Anton Fuxa.
Frank elaehal,
Miss Rose svacina.
Sigma Chi 0micron Sorority.
A meeting Of the Sigma Chi omicro
Sorority Of the Woodmen OF the Wcri
Nas held AZ the home OF Miss Rita Car
penter Wednesday afternoon. After
formal initiation dainty gifts were PR
sented 70 each member from Christina
tree Members present were;
Mfraaa- MiEaea-
Hlne Campbell. Florence Dow,
Esther Knapp, Helen Johnston.
Mabel Nelson Ruth PeteFs
Effio CIeland. Betty Bergman.
Annette kourso. Marion Pearaail
Ella baEeuiaen. Rita Carpenter,
Katherine Rickex Edna Mantor.
Home for Christmas.
Mr. =. G. saga Who Is taking h
aenior year "a n'sdiclne At the Washing
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
Past Festivities.
Stigma Chi Omicron Sorority.

A meeting Of the Sigma Chi Omicron
Sorority Of the Woodmen OF the World
wa held AZ the home OF Miss Rita Car
penter Wednesday afternoon After
formal initiation dainty gifts were pre-
sented 20 each member from a Christmas
tree. Members present were.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24

ton Medical college. st. Louis. Mo, will
return to spend the Christmas vacation
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. II.
Sage.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Akerson of Min
neapoiis will spend the holidays here
with their mother. Mrs. Frederick II.
Blake.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24

Special Christmas Mixtures
American Mixture hard
candies, per Id. ....... 100
Jap Mixture, hard candies
per h., at. 100
New York Creams, assort-
ed cream mixture. .l5o
Lion fixture. Jellies.
Chocolates and Bon Bons-
special, per Id. $50
Delicious Butter Cups, all
nut centers. Id. 800
Stoc kings filled with
candy, 2 for l6o, each. 90
Chris tmas Decorations
for table use. each, 30, loo,
400 and 500.
Large assortment of Nov
city Candy Boxes, each. 500
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
TOday's Events.

Pagalco club entertalns al a Christmas
dancing party az Metropolitan hall today
The Swastika Card club was enter
tanned this afternoon by Mrs. J. Il.
Rceder.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24

Candy Canes. 2 for
30, each. 30, Zoe, $50,
zoo, a5c ana $50.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24
On the Calendar.

Hiss Gertrude Metz entertains fifteei
guests at luncheon at the Hotel Fonts
nellie Friday.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24

A daughter was born this morning 10
Mr.. ana ABS WIN Howard. Mrs How
ard was formerly Miss Tina Dorrance.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-24

Candy Beads for
trimming Christmas
trees, sale price, 10
feet FOR .......... 90
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-05
CARMEN'S MASTER
 CITED FOR HEARING

The Van Dyssel Packing companys boat Carmen arrived in port yester. day in command of Alfred Cramer and hearing was held before the U S.. local inspectors in regards Go charges dled by Arvid Frauzen against Cra- mer for rammiug his gas boat Favor ite at Young's float on March 18th of this year
 No decision has been rendered in the matter by the board Of inspectors who cited Cramer to appear and show cause
 lt is contended that cramer had no mariners papers and that her opera tion does not require that her master shall have a license. therefore che in- spectors have no Jurisdictions
 The investigation was directed Go am inquiry as Go whom was at fault.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-05
SUITS FlLgp

Through their attorneys. shackle- ford & Bayless. w. w. Casey. Allen Shattuck and Henry Shattuck have begun suit against William Lysell to restrain him from alleged encroach- ment upon their property on Willough- by Ave.
 The Pacific American Fisheries Co.,. yesterday filed suit against John Whalen and the Deep Sea Salmon Co. in which they seek to restrain the de- fendants from constructing a fish trap on grounds claimed by the plaintiff company Winn & Burton are attor- noys for lhe plaintIlL.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-05

Mrs. s. B. Combest left for Che south on che City of seattle. She Will spend a vacation of g few months in the
 The Qualls Grocery the bankrupt stock O, which was purchased a few weeks ago by Michael George and Sons. win be open within che next few days for the sale of the stock at retail They announce that greatly re- duced prices will prevail.
 Mrs. l. ii Neist. who underwent an operation carly yesterday mornins' is reported as resting easily and being well on che yo9d 10 recovery
 There win be regular meeting ot the Ladies League or Che Conerega- donai church in che league parlors at o'clock tomorrow afternoon
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-05

 -
ANNEXATION

CHAMPoEG. Ore, May 5.-The sey- entysecond anniversary. of the annex ation of oregon was celebrated here [ Saturday by pioneers from all parts of the State. The memories Of some of the gray haired old men and wom- en carried them back to days when the Oregon territory was considered so wild and remote from Washington. Che seat of American government that many statesmen believed thnt 10 an- mex it would be to acquire a stagger. ing burden
 It was at Champoog where a small group of settlers gathered seventy-two years ago. and with majority of one vote that the Oregon territory should become part of the United States. and not of Canada.
 Up to Che time for the last settler oi the group to vote, a tie existed, the adherents of the United States and Canada being equally divided. The re-. maning voter was Xavier Hatthieui a Frenchman
 There was breathless suspense as Mattheiu stood irresolute from the two groups. Then he finally walked
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-05
CANNERY MAN
 BADLY INJURED

A. Bennett employed al the Hawk Inlet cannery. was brought in by the superintendent this morning on the City Of Seattle with his right arm se- verely torn and mangled by being caught in the machinery yesterday af- ternoon He was taken to St Ann's hospital where pr. Sloan attended him
 Bennett displayed remarkable for. iitude after being injured. as the skin was torn almost completely from his arm from the shoulder to the wrist. he being caught in shaft and whirled around three or four times before the machinery could be stopped. No bones were broken. however. and it is thought that he will not lose his armn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-05
INDIAN MAY GET
 SHELDON CLAIM

Another chapter in the long contro- versy regarding prior rights to lands on the northern limits of Juneau In which c. F. Sheldon J W Price. John Johnstone and Jim Clark native claim Homestead rights. was closed yester- day by the receipt at the local office of a ruling from the commissioner of the general land office, in which, to sam the matter up briefly Sheldon wins as against Johnstone and Price. but practically loses to Clark. although a hearing Is ordered to finally deter mine clarks rights: also. Johnstone and Price are granted the ordinary rights of appeal
 In this long contest involving about 57 acres Of land. Sheldon claims rights dating from 1S96 when he located a trade and manufacturers site. Price located his homestead in 1900. John. stone purchased his rights from a na tive several years ago, and Clark claims settlement on the land since 1888. In the controversy, Sheldon was in the field against the other three.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-05

formation that two bills passed in the closing hours of the session were not signed by the Governor which was equal to a veto They were: II. B.. 65. the alien fish bill, and H. B. S6. an act to repeal the act of the first legislature providing a commission on uniform laws The old law remains in force. but this last legislature pro.' vided no funds to carry on the work of One commission.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-05-05

r6EApWELL. May 5. Boss" Ben- net, and wife. accompanied by f. K. Alton ieft ou the gas boat Dixie" 3lendSy night for Warm springs Bay where they will spend six-wceSs' va- cation.
 Wyman Anderson Of the Bullion crew left this morning on the City or Seattle for his old home in Idaho. where be goes 10 attend the double wedding iu which his two sisters are principals
 X large number of Treadwelites are planning fishing and hunting trips for ,hc near future Carl WoiI, Clarence Salmonson and Ed Mccormick left yes terday for Limestone. where they will spend an outing ol 9 few days
 The management Of the Treadwen baseball club Is endeavoriug to ar range a game on che local grounds for waoi from next Sunday with team representing Juneau.
 The Treadwen band win hold it's regular weekly rehearsal at che fire han tomorrow night
 HOUSE FOR SALE Cabin near Treaawen postohce. See H. Hansen. t5-t9tl