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Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-27
Wife to Aid War Veteran
Found With Stolen Car

Joe Stanley. severely wounded
war veteran. held in the city jail
since last Sunday in connection with
the theft OF Robert O'Dells auto
mobile from in front OF the Athletic
club, was radiant yesterday when his
wife. Lillian Stanley. arrived here
from Ottumwa, Ia, to aid him in
his trouble.
Stanley was bound over to district
court yesterday and his bond fixed
at $500. II is believed tha, he will
be paroled TO his wife by Judge
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-27
Two Young Bears
Added to Family
AT Riverview ark

Riverview park bear family has
been enlarged by the addition OF
two young bears presented to the
city by A. D. Palmer, manager OF
Krug park.
The two animals were hauled to
ttwir new home yesterday in truck
and received a great ovation from
other members Of the zoo when
they arrived.
Mike and Mabel-the two black
bears given to the city, are but 9
months old. They were captured
last winter in the woods near Sas-
katoon, Canada.
Mabel now weighs 100 pounds and
Mike $50.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-27
Divorced Pair United
By Babe Again Parted

Mrs. Jeanette uFbanee. wife Of
Policeman Joe urbanee. was d.
voreed yesterday in district court
from ufbanee for the second time
IL little more than a year.
A divorce was granted the woman
September 2s, 1920. but following
the birth OF s.ehild a short time
later. the pair Were reunited. The
child did not live long and the par
ents soon grew apart,
ufbanee became sullen and mo-
rose, his wife testified. aud life with
him unbeafable.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-27
Man Taken to Hospital
Suffering From Anthrax

Walter H. Rose, IS, 1915 Pinkney
street, was removed from his home
yesterday and taken to the Ford hos
pital, where he is suffering from
what physicians have diagnosed as
anthrax.
This is bacterial disease, found
rarely in human beings, but frequent
1y in cattle.
A shaving brush purchased by
Rose in Norfolk will be analysed.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-27

Cody--George F. Jarchow
Columbus-Boyd & Ragatx
Creston-Arthlr Palmateer
David City-O. E. Davis
Dodge-Musil & Weidner
Elkhorn-Bull 4 Glandt
Ericsson Marts Bros.
Fairbury-B. 4 M. Hdw. Co.
Fremont. F. Holloway Hdw. Co.,
Sixth and Park SITS.
Friend-J. c. Yokel
Fl. Calhoun-Otto Kruse
Fullerton-E. B. Penney, & Son
Genoa-S. 7. Battles, Jr,
Ceneva-Joe Ertel @ j
Cibbon-S. A. A. Walker
GothenbursCothen Hdw. Co.
Grand Observation-Disclosures Co.
81 N. Wofback 4 Son
Greenwood -E. G. Brown
Gretna--Nughes q Co., Inc.
Hartington--Lubeley 4 Hegsrt
Hastings-Stcin Bros. Co.
Hay Sprinss4Parson's Hdw. Co.
Hershey-C. M. Smith 4 Co.
HoldrsSe-The F. Johnson Co.
1 Homer-Kettler 4 Probst
Hooper-The Olson Hdw. Co.
sHowelIs-J. J. Sindelar
Humboldt-F. J. Pipal
Hurnphrcy-Ea Eangman Hdw. Co.
Leigh--Wm. Hespe
Lincoln-Benway Furniture Co., Inc.
H. Herpolsheimer Co.
Louisville-Stander 4 Stander
Lushton-W. P. Cookus
lyons--J. B. Thomas
Macon--N. Snyder :. e. i
Madison--Fred Diers 4 Son
Mason City-C. E. Bass & Co.
McCook--McCock Hdw. Co.
Minden-L. G.. Larson
Monroe-S. T. Battles
Nebraska City-Eglsasr Brothers
Neligh-Housh 4 Son !. 4
Nsl:on-Coodrich & Stoner
Nemaha-Herbsrt Aynes
Newman's Grove-A. G. Olson
Noffelk-Schurr & Siemsen
North Bend-Criffen 4 Son
North Platte-Derrberry & Forbes, Inc.
Oakland-E. F. Nelson
Oxford-Nielsen & Mackprans
Pawnee City. A. Daugherty 4 Son
Pieree-Pierce Hdw. L 1mpl. Co.
Pilger-H. w. Asch
Plainvisw-F. w. Ebinger
Plattsmouth-Bestor 4 Swatek
Prasue-F,ank A. Votruba
Randelph-Cishpert 4 Son
Ravenna-C. A. Pegau
Schuylef-Wm. Munger Hdw.
eottsbluff-Mecreary Bros.
Seribner-Fred e. Romberg
Seward-J. F. Coehner 4 Bros.
Shelby-W. Thelen, Hdw.
Spaulding-Cbeago Lbr. Co.
sPrinsfield-W. F. Glesman
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-27
Missouri Pacific Safe
II At Nebraska City Robbed

Nebraska City, Neb., Oct. 20,
cialo-While Ralph Opp, third
trick operator at the Missouri Pa
cific passenger station, was absent
I from his office for about so minutes;
Sthe safe at the station was entered
and about $50 in cash taken. The
theft was discovered when, the safe
was opened. y
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-27

Stanton-Edward Herbst
Observation-Disclosures & Son !.
Superior--Johnson Bros. 1
Sutton-Carney's Hdw.
Syracuse-Joyce 4 Co.
Tilden-H. p. Kahler
Upland-Hansen Bros.
Vallsy-M. johnson Co.
Wahoo-Smith. .Hultin.Andersons Co.
Wakefield-Ekeroth 4 Sar.
Waterloo-The Wilson Hdw.
Wausa-P. w. Holst & Son
-Wilber-Shimonek 4 Son
Winside-Gaebler 4 Neeley
Wisner-Wm. Schartow
Wolbaeh-Bisssll, Seavey 4 Holm
YorkCeo. Bullock
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-27
Go dealer listed bew and bargain price Sauce Pan early
This special offer ends Saturday nht This last

DOWNTOWN
BRANDEIS STORES
BURGESS-NASH CO.
ORCHARD-WILHELM co.
MILTON ROGERS & SONS CO.
North Side
Maurice Civin, 1910 North gath ST.
!. John Hussiey Hdw. Co., 24o7-9 Cum
7; ing St.
King Hdw. Co., 2los Cunning St.
W. B. Nichols, .24th and Lake SITS.
The North Side Hdw. ca, 4l12 North
gath St.
simpson Hdw. Co, 24ls Ames Ave.
Young & Henderson Co., 2s06 North
10th St.
South Side ST
Kput.ky.Pavlil Co, 4s2s South gath
ST.
OK. Hdw. Co, 4s2s South gath St.
Petersen 4 Miehelsen Hdw., Co., 1916
South gath St.
Joseph PipaI, 521S South 21st St. a4l
J. A. Polan Hdw. Co, 1249 South 18th
St.
West Side
August Feldbusen, 1925 Farnam ST. Is
Dundee Plumbing & Hdw. Co., 1920
Farnam St.
E. Mead, 2202 Military Ave.
Simpson Hdw. CO., z207 Military Ave.
G. H. Meyers, 2s15 Leavenworth St.
Benson
c. c. Johnson 81
Florence
J. H. Price
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-27
IOWA

Ad.ir-A. w. D.nnan
]. Atlantic-Albert Bojsns
Avoca-Schmidt 4 Son
Bleneoe- Williams. Bros.
BraddyvilIe-C. D.sWort MI
Carson--A. G. Sivers
Clarinda-Sperry Hdw. Co. s.
coin-Del q Earl
College Springs Mere. Co.
corning--Curry 4 Mack
Council Bluffs-W. A. Maurer
Petersen & SchoeninY Co.,
208 Main St.
Creston-Creston Hdw. Co.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 4 Bond
Dow city-G. M. Goddard
Duniap-M. c. Daily Hdw. Co.
Esser-Corn Valley Hdw. Co.
Glenwood-R. H.. Daniel
Hamburg-Wert Reid
J. F. Reidy
/. B., Dinwiddie
Hastings-C. D. Keffer
Imogene-N. J. Hillary
Lewis-Woodard & Cates
Little Sioux-Roy Lytls
Losan-Jim Case
The Dept. Store Co.
Malvern-H. r. Landis
Masscna-Noel & Piekrell
Missouri Valley-I. BoliA
Modaie-E. A. Drake
Mondamin-Brown Lbr. & Coal Co.
Neola-A. E. Pearce
Oakland-P. M. Heft
Randolph-H. w. Nieman
Red Oak-W. T. Petersen
Riverton-Shull & Son
Shenandoah-Cooper.Wsst Furn. Z
Carpet Co.
Sidney-Hiatt & Ettleman
Stanton-Wallin Bros. 4 Co.
Tabor-Good Hdw. & Furniture Co.
Villisca-A. r. Means
Walnut-Jud w. Forbes
Woodbine-Case 4 Muir
Yorktown-Ebssls Bros.s,
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-27
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Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-27
Elks To Hold Initiation
And Roll Call Friday Night

Omaha Elks will hold the first m
itiation of the winter Friday night
next in their lodge rooms. 4 class
of 20 will be given the ritual. The
annual roll call of members viii be
held at this meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-27
NEBRASKA

Albion-A. E. Browder
-Loken Hdw. Co.
Ansley-Hoover-Weekly
Ashland-Fred w. Bontx
Aurora-De Waters 4 Howard
Beatfice-klein Mercantile Co.
Beemer-E. L. Fried .s
BIair-F. w. Arnt
Blue HillEWm. McMaken
Burwell-Johnson Hdw. Co.
Butte-Dickerson 4 Raymer
Cedar Rapids-R. J. Ruppsesht
Central City-Ross, Cowgirl { Hart
Bishop 4 Mcdonald
Clarks-J. H. Pollard
Chrkssn-J. F. Pimpes
Clay Center-Wm. Hertel >
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-27

TFoup. Mr, 0'Dell will not prose,
cute Stanley on the charge.
Omaha daily bee., 1921-10-27

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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-09-11
Critcher Theater Today

The usual strong Sunday program
Is billed for the Critcher theater to-
day. the top liner being Frank Mayo
in The Magnificent Brute. Tho
story opens with Victor Raoul. fur
trapper. leaving his forest home for
his annual trip to the trading post
There he meets Yvonne. daughter of
his partner, a spirited girl Just from
Paris She is the center of siddy
whirl to which the big woodsman ADDS
only amusement.
In an ugly mood at the girls indif-
ference to him he leaves her and goes
out into the night. He learns that
Fontaine, his partner. has been muir
dered He is accused. but returns to
tell Yvonne that he is innocent Max
ing his way to his forest cabin by a
devious rout. he is overtaken by his
pursuers and a furious fight ensues.
Fontaine proves not to be dead and
recovers consciousness long enough
to tell Yvonne that Victor did not at
tack him. She strikes off thru tho
forest to head off the posse and ar
riyes lust In time to save his life and
admit her love for him.
There will also be an episode OIL
The White Horseman". and Mutt
and jeff comedy.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-09-11

PALM
SUNDAY MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNES-
DAY, THURSDAY-Rupert Hughes great story
of life THE OLD NEST" with an all star cast
FRIDAY and George Bebens In
''oNE MAN IN A MILLION.
cRITCHER
sUNDAY-Frank Mayo in 1.-The Magnificent
Brute; episode II of THE White Horseman".
Mutt and JEFF "A Rare Bird.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Fisher in Their Mn
tual Child Sunshine comedy, Tho Big
Secret.
TUEsDAY-Hobart Boswcrth in lone Thou
sand to One. Episode 10 of The Diamond
Queen International News
wEDNEsDAY-Roy Stewart In The Lone
Hand Sunshine comedy, THE s1icker" F..
THURSDAY and FRIDAY - Phyllis Haver,
Ben Turpin, Chas. Murray Marie Provost In "A
Small Town IDOL. Century comedy Third
Glass Male. Fox News.
- SATURDAY-ShrleyM Mason in Wing Tong.
Jack Perrin in Fighting Blood. Star comedy,
Rubbing It In.
SUNDAY MONDAY, TUESDAY = Pauline
Frederick in Salvage.
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY - Psntases
Vaudeville
FRDAY-Ear1 william, IN The Silver Car.
sATURDAY-Majestic Vaudeville.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-09-11

and rising temperature and generally
fair thereafter.
Southern Rocky mountain aud
rlcateau region: Generally fair and
normal temperature, but frosts arc
probable at tho beginning nf tho week
over north and central portions.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-09-11
Amusements for the Week
RLALTO

RIALTo
SUNDAY MONDAY and TUESDAY
Thomas Meighan in Booth Harrington s famous
story, THE Conquest of Canaan. ''Snub'
Pollard in High Rollers
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY-Mary Miles
Minter In Sweet Lavender from Pinero's
stage success. Bobby Vernon In Going Thru
the Rye, and Chester Outing Scenic, Collector
of Craniums''.
FRIDAY and SATURDAY-Ahce Brady in
"out of the Chorus. Christie comedy MT
Fatima'.
SUNDAY and MONDAY - Harry Carey in
Desperate Trails. Prohibition Monkey and
Chafiie Chaplin comedy
TUESDAY and WEDNEsDAY-"Th Man
from Medicine Hat. Also Ben Turpin comedy
THURSDAY and FRIDAY Zane Gray's
greatest novel. ~. P Trail. Also Fathers
Close Shave comedy.
SATURDAY-"La "Lahom." Also snub Pollard
comedy.
SUNDAY and MoNDAY-Rex Beach's sreat
north story THE North Wind 8 Malice with
Tom Santschi. Aubrey comedy, THE Blizzard
and Ford Weekly.
TUESDAY - Sunset Jones with Charles
C1arey and all star cast. Eddie Polo's serial
episode The King Of ths Circus.
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY Charles
Chaplin, with his wonderful Mickey Crogan In
The KID. Also special comedy
FR1DAY-Catherine Mcdonald in q super-spe-
ciL Passions Play Ground Also Educa-
honal pictures.
sAFuRDAY-waIlace Reid in his best ''E1-
cuse My Dust. An episode Of VIM Duncan's
serial Fighting Fate.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-09-11
WEATHER PREDICTIONS

Washington. Sept io.-weathcr
Monday arc. Northern Rocky Noun
tain aud plateau rcginnt cool and
frusts at the beginning " the week
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-09-11

Pacific states. generatty ,,t. -,
normal temperature. "'
Lost articles NAV be recovered
thru a Chicftain wan,ad. pbon.
1865.
The Little River news., 1921-08-06
TEXARKANA HAS KUKLUX!
Recent Whippings of Negroes Con.
 vince People of Organization.

Texarkana, Aug. 2.-"Yes, l know it to be a fact that there is Kuklux Klan organization here in Texarkana. I am not a member, but I happen to have positive information of the ex- istence of such an organization here. And, so far as my information goes, it is made up of what are regarded as responsible, conservative men Of the kind who favor law enforcement mad are opposed to lawlessness and vice in every form. My understand ing is that the present membership is anywhere from 150 to 200.'
 The above statement was made to a newspaper man by a responsible resident of the Arkansas side of town today. His statement is supported by others who say they have no doubt there is branch of the Klan in Tex arkana. Several weeks ago man came here and announced he was an organizer of the Klan. He appeared before a meeting of the Pastors Asso- citation and started to make speech outlining the purpose of his presence here but was interrupted by the presl- dent of the association, the Rev. FIN. Brewer, and severely rebuked ana told that the association did not care to hear him finish the speech, as the churches represented by the pastors favored government by due process of law and not by mobs, masked or >unmasked men. It was reported that the organizer immediately left the city and it was generally believed that inc intention 70 organize in TexotEaln had been abandoned.
 The whipping of Warren DlhKlhs' negro porter at the Marion hotel, by five masked men last night, follow ing the whipping of another negro Dy masked men at Spring Lake Park last weeks, has convinced the public that an organization exists here. Opinions aa to the desirability of such an or sanitation is divided, but by far the greater number expressing themselves m the subject are strongly opposed,
The Little River news., 1921-08-06
COUNTY DEMONSTRATION
 ENDED BY COUNTY JUDGE
The Three County Agents Notified That Salaries Would Not Be AL
 lowed After August list.

On Tuesday July End, Judge F. M. McCord sent out letters to the three that claims for their salaries would not be allowed from and after August tho first, assigning as his reason the stringent condition of the times. Ear lie in the year the judge had discussed taking this action, but friends of dem onstration had prevailed upon him not to take such action at the time. Little River is one of the counties that has had demonstration for number of jyears and a great deal of good has been derived by the work. The act ion effects County Agent George M. Johnston, County Club Agent Miss Gladys Norwood, and the colored agri- cultural agent. B. H. Bennett
 It has been only during the present year that colored agent has been maintained by an appropriation from the quorum court.
 The News has not learned what plans the three county agents have made for the future, if any. Friends of the work will regret that .retrench- ment had to begin at this point, but hope hat the work will not be dis continued longer than the end of the current year.
The Little River news., 1921-08-06
DELANEY NAMED ATTORNEY
Ashdown Attorney Will Complete the
 Business of Bankrupt Bank.

Mineral Springs, Aug. 4-On last Thursday T. J. billiard, former presl- dent anl present receiver of the sus- pended Bank of Mineral Springs, was notified by the state banking commits sioner that he had displaced Judge w. P. Feazel of Nashville, at attorney for the institution by the appointment of A. D. DuLaney of Ashdown.
 MT. DuLaney made his first visit to this city Saturday in his new capacity Saturday.
 It is stated by MT. billiard that after a conference with MT. DuLaney it was decided to employ certified account ant to make thorough audit of the accounts of the bank, covering a per- iod of several years, and that such a person has been arranged for. MT. billiard stated that this would entail a considerable expense, but that 1t seems to be the only way to arrive at the true condition of the institution, and to place responsibility for mis- deeds if any have been committed
The Little River news., 1921-08-06
SEIZE BIG LIQUOR PLANT
Also COnfiscate Considerable of the
 Finished Product Near Ft. Smith.

Fort Smith, Aug. 3.-One of the big gest moonshine distilling plants cap- tured in this section in several months was bagged late last night by Revenue Officer Tisdale and bis force here. The plant was on Cazort's Island. in the Arkansas river, two miles north of Barling, and was well hidden in thick grove of willow trees.
 The plant consisted of three large wash tub stills of 20 gallons capacity each, 36 large mash barrels, 10 of which contained mash ready for cook ing; five kegs and IS wash tubs. About 20 gallons of finished whiskey was captured in a boat propelled by John Flynn who was captured and brought to the jail here. Three men escaped. The officers returned this morning to scene of the raid, burned or destroyed all the moonshine machinery and con- fiscated tent, row board, 10 sacks of meal, two sacks of malt, barley, and some material to be used as evidence.
 It is believed that the moonshine plant has been operating over month, although two of the stills were but newly manufactured
The Little River news., 1921-08-06
MUCH INTEREST BEING
 TAKEN IN Y. N. C. A. CAMP
Boys Who Expect 10 Go on Camp With the Y. M. C. A. Should Register
 At Early Date.

The present prospects are that the County Y. M. c. A. camp this year is going to be well attended, reports from over the county seem to indicate that the camp will be at least three times as large as it was last year. This is very encouraging to those who have it in hand, and every offort is being put forth to make the camp ideal from tion.
 Instead of having it at Bailey Springs, where it was held last year, it has been suggested that it might be held at "The Shed" if it were under stood by the people of Ashdown that for the sake of the program it was desirable not to have other campers on the grounds the week of August 17th to 24th. Asking those who might be planning an outing at this place to allow the Y M. c. A. camp the right to the gounds for this week. This we feel sure the people of Ashdown will gladly do.
 The Y. M. c. A. was probably the first organization to promote char acter building summer camps for boys and has had the greatest success and largest experience in this work An adequate program and trained Chris tian leadership are the two main req sons for this.
 The aim of the camp program is to develope four-square boys and young men. Plenty of play and fun. all kinds of games, every fellow doing his share of work around camp, such as K. P. duty, cleaning up of grounds, etc.
 Bring the following articles with you: Two good heavy blankets or comforts. Change of old clothes, socks. underwear shoes, eas. One pair of heavy shoes for hiking, knife, fork spoon, tin pan, tin cup and small bowl for soup, breakfast food, etc. muslin bag in which to keep dishes, tea towles to dry dishes, bath towels, soap, small mirror, tooth paste and brush, bible, bathing suit, comb. Other atlcles might be included such as baseballs, bats and gloves. Needles, pins, thread and flashlight, indoor games for rainy days, etc Mark all articles with your name or initial Don't forget mos quito netting.
 Put your application for camp in as early as possible. Leave it with Jake Cobb. at the First National Bank.
The Little River news., 1921-08-06
Foreman Will Have School
 This Year; Money Raised

Foreman, Aug. 5.-(Speclal)-A the district is heavily in debt and the board of directors were unable to ind any way of financing the school for the next term, the people had about given up hopes of having a school un- til D. w. Bailey outlined a plan by winch he believed funds could be raised. The board of directors gladly accepted his suggestion and he at once began canvass of the district, and to date has secured subscriptions amounting to more than $7,OOO.oo.
 The people of the district realize that it will bequire the services of very strong man for principal which they hope to secure as well as an eff ficient corps of teachers.
 School is a work in which every man. woman an child is interested, and the directors feel that they will have the support and cooperation of each and every citizen in the district toward building up their school to where it will rank first among the high schools of the State of Arkansas.
The Little River news., 1921-08-06
FILED REPORT ON EQUIPMENT
w. B. Owen Says Property Was Ac-
 counted to State Highway Com.

Little Rock, Aug Government trucks and other equipment turned over to him for use on the roads has been accounted for the Arkansas Highway commission, it was said yes- terday by w. B. Owen. former head of the department. MT. Owens state- ment followed the publication by the press of an article from Washington, D. C., in which Herbert R. Wilson, present head of the department, was quoted as saying that wheel lock and a spark plug represented the en- tire amount of government property which had been turned over to him. 4 check-up of the material, approxi- mately $2,OOO,OO0 worth of trucks and road building machinery, autos, etc., is now being made by D. K. Shepherd of the United States Bu- reau of Public Roads, who has been in Arkansas for the last three weeks.
 Mir. Owens said yesterday that the equipment sent here was surplus ma- terial originally built for the war department, but which, after the sign ing of the armistice and the cessation of hostilities, was not needed by the army. It's distribution among the states for the use of the highway de- partments was authorized by an act Of Congress. MT Owen said that the bill was very indefinite as to the disposi- ton and distribution of the equipment, although later another bill was en- acted authorizing the sale of such of it as was not suited for use on roads. MT. Owens said that before the enact- ment of the second bill he had disman- tied some of the trucks in order to put others in usable condition, had turned some over to county judges, and had also lent or given some trucks to school districts for transportation of their students. These trucks, he said, were not needed in the road districts.
 "Tha material was turned over to the entire commisson," MT. Owen said, "and not to me as commissioner and head of the department. When l went out of office I had under preparation report showSlg the disposition I had made of the equipment, but, not having time to finish it I turned it over to the commission in an incompleted state. Later the state comptoller had the report checked up an finished, showing the condition, location, etc, of the equipment which we had re- .ceived during my administration. and this report was turned over to the ot- her two members of the commission. l neither turned over property nor made any report to Mir. Wilson because l considered that the report should be made to the commission and not to my successor in office"