BUDS THAT BLOOM IN WINTER
Hits Mnbol Harbor is Ushered Into the
Ranks of Society.
SEVERAL EVENTS WORTHY OF MENTION
C/irtl / 1'iirtlen llreiiiiifiiinrraiiN mid
MIP ( Imilltyi iif tinI'rlr.f * Offered
'N In VnliH' Uullc
.Mnlurliill- ,
TTio week Just patthaR brought the coldest
wfsthcr of tlio winter , up to date , and an
other charming bud , also up-to-date. ColJ
weather and buds tnny appear to form a
rorltabla paradox , but theme who nro
familiar with tlio curious ways of society
declare thai the buila of society are iccn at
th'lr best when the weather la coldest.
The debut of Metis Mabel Harbor has given
to Omaha society Its fourth bud of the sea-
Ron , and completed a quartet of as Interest-
In ) ; and graceful young debutantes nj
Omahans liavo had the pleasure of welcom
ing In tome llttlo time. In addition to the
reception , which uthered In Mini llarbcr to
society's rnnks , thcrovcro during the wotk ,
tlio receptions of Mrs. llolilrcgn and Mrs.
Klrkendall , tlio luncheons ol Mrs. Wheeler ,
Mrs. Martin , Mlcu Andrteson and Miss
Dickinson that nro worthy of especial notice
In a review ot the week's affairs.
The musical given at the Kountzc homo
reflected great credit on thaw who arranged
it and on those who participated In It.
Card tiartlcn have grown In number , and
the quality of prizes given have Increased
In value to such an extent that some ortho
dox mlnintcr Is likely to Interject a few re
marks same of these flno Sunday mornings.
A trio of luncheons In honor of Mrs. Arthur
3' . Otilou swelled the list of affairs given for
Jicr to over fifty , and convinced oven the
doubtful that her return to Omaha was a fact.
The future holds forth many promising
events to society devotees. Tomorrow even
ing the dancing club composed of tlic
younger married folk of the I'oper set will hold
Its Initial party. The Invitations for the
coming out party of the fifth debutante have-
not yet been Issued , but there an a. number
of fair young women whom society would
( inly too gladly receive with open arms. It
Is rumored that the holidays will bo ushered
In by u big dancing party at the home of
one Omaha hank r and bo brought to a close
with a cotillion at the homo of another. A
pair of events that are scheduled for holi
day week will announce tlio twenty-fifth
wedding anniversary of the Junior senator
of Nebraska and his wife. There are on
foot several schemes to form private abat
ing clubs to take advantage of the work cf
'the present cold snap. Each of these clubs
will bo limited to a small number of con
genial young folks , and the evenings' pleas
ures will bo generally followed by chafing-
dish and other Buppers ut the homo of some
member.of the party. ,
The last fortnight has seen such a wonder
ful cxodim of fhe lads and lassies claimed
by fickle society from Omalm to Council
Bluffs , that It may bo necessary to call out
the homo guards to prevent repetitions , It
must bo confessed that tlio. style and mag-
nlflcnnca of the affairs given on the Iowa
aide of the river are tempting enough to
ilnduco one to forsake oven the utncnltlm of
fered In Omaha. At two f the recent
parties In the city to the -oast of us a ma
jority of the guests were from Omaha , andes
os seine Omaha functions wcru slighted on
the same evenings there was almost a so
ciety revolution. It Is pleasing to note ,
however , In the society movement eastward
that the hello of the Dodge ball was gen
erally conceded to bo an Omaha young
woman , attired In a most beautiful toilette
which she hadi just brought from the east.
If the Omaha young' folks are to emigrate
for the sake of society's pleasures It Is
ngrceablo In liomo prldo to have them ac
corded the premier positions.
The multiplicity of society events Is always
( perplexing. A abort time ago The Dee noted
that society happenings were crowding each
other so fast and furiously that It was
necessary for one young hostess to do , her
entertaining on Sunday night. The division
of society events Involves results just as
cmb'arrasslng. During ithe week Just past
one popular young woman gave two
luncheons. They were given in honor ot the
same persons , but were given on different
days , and for each a separate list of guests
TVOSprepared. . It so happened that ono young
woman , -who has been out about a year , was
'bidden ' for the Friday affair , T > ut by some
dreadful mistake became mixed In her dates
' and bobbed up serenely at tbo homo of her
| p Iiostess on Wednesday. She very naturally
Jld not notice -her mistake on entering the
( house , 'but demurely proceeded upstairs to
remove her wraps. She came down to the
parlors , and was having a lovely- time when
tlio frank and outskopen hostess said ,
"Really I am awfully sorry , but I shall have
to ask you to go liomo. You have como on
the wrong day. I thought It would bo nicer
lor mo to tell you now than for you to dis
cover no plaite with your card at the table. "
It the demands of society are to engross the
attention of the popular young women It
unlglit not bo amiss for thorn to purchase
memorandum books In which to record their
Innumerable engagements.
lit tlio Koimt/.e HOIIH * .
The sgaslous homo oP Herman Kountzc
nvua transformed Into a music room on Mon
day evening last , Mien Mlss-Kountzo and
Hiss Palmer gave a musical for a largo
circle of their friends. Nine numbers , with
a few encores , constituted a program that
WF.H most charmingly rendered throughout
and well received.
Miss Palmer sang first , her rich contralto
volco being heard to good advantage In the
songs : "At Ono Look of Love" and "Spring
Night. " Later she sang "My Heart IB
"Weary. " Mr. Q. W. Manchester sang two
l > asso solos splendidly ; they were "Tho Time
Will Como" and "My Little bias. " Mr. Cus-
cadcn contributed a well rendered violin solo ,
"Souvenir do Sorcnto. " The two soprano
BOloa of Miss Kountze , "Partout" and "Long-
ling , " wore sung very sweetly. MUs Lrvo
played "Andalusia" on the harp In an admlr-
oblu manner , and Indulged the audience with
on equally pleasing encore number. Mien
tKountzo anil Miss Palmer sang "Tho Angel"
and the program was concluded with d'Hardo-
Jot's "Invocation , " In which Miss Koutitze
took the solo fiart , accompanied by Miss
Ixnvo and Mr. Cuscaden , with the harp and
Violin respectively.
Mm , IJolilrruf'n Ilrcrpllnn.
From 2 until C o'clock yesterday aftornon
Sirs. George W. Holdrege gave a very pretty
reception at her homo on South Thirty-second
avenue. Pink and red roses by the dozen
and carnations by the hundred constituted
the principal floral decorations.
Tlioso who assisted Mrs. Holdrego In re
ceiving her guests were : Mrs. Klmball and
Misses Klmball , Darker , Kountzo , Hoagland ,
IMlinrr and Martin. Coffee was served by
Mesdumes Charles J. Qrrcno and William
Morris , while In a dainty nook upstairs tea
was poured out by Mesdamea GooJrlcb and
[ bo Royal It the highest grade baking powder
known , Actual te U how It flotucno-
third furttor than any other brand.
Absolutely Pure
m rowrjn to. , NEW tern.
narttett. The panfhbowl was plcitantly
situated In a corner that was rrudn a beau
tiful bower by ttatcly plant * and numerous
cut flowers. The punch ami rhtrry lcc > WIB
norvcd by the young women who assisted tbc
In receiving.
At Mrx , Itnrlior'N llccrptllin.
The reception of Mra. Charles J. Barber at
her home , 2115 California , utrect. on Wednes
day afternoon , between the hours of ! and 7 ,
to announce thu entrance of her daughter ,
Mlns Mabel Barber , Into Omaha go"lcty was
one of the most brilliant afternoon attaint
Hint lias bcon recorded among the nnnals of
lornl unrlnty for upvernl f'SDon1" Thp fslr
young debutante started upon her nodal
career under especially auspicious circum
stances , nnd these augur well for her future
successes. Pink was the shade that pre
vailed In the parlors and dining room , In
numerable bunchai of pink loses from the
friends of the bud bcltiR noticeable among
the decorations. Miss Barber appeared In an
exquisite gown of "roam white satin and
mouiisclinu do sole. She carried a largo hunch
of American Beauty roses. 'Receiving ' with Mrs ,
and Mlxs 'Barber were 'Mrs. ' Christian Hartman -
man am * Miss Mona Martin , Assisting
"through " the rooms were M : * . George I. Gil
bert , Mian Frances Gilbert , Miss Grace Allen ,
Miss Cleveland of Denver , Miss Keller efFort
Fort Vales , Miss McSlmne , illm Nell -Me-
Fhalie. Sirs. W. F. Allen pou'ed coffee nt
the dining table , 'Mrs , Frances Wrssclls pre
sided nt the tea table and Miss ISmlly
Wakclcy served punch In the library.
of tinW M-k.
Mr. and MM. Ucnjimln F. Crumtnor en
tertained at cards on Monday cvcnlog.
Mrs. Arthur Kcmlngton entertained at
luncliccn on Wednesday In honor of Mlso
Slllowuy.
Mrs. W. II. Madden RIVO a high five party
on Monday afternoon. The prize winners
wcie Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs , Ryan ,
Mrs. Gcorgo W. Holdrege entertained at
dinner on Tuesday at her spacious homo In
honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Klmball ot
Bath , Mo.
Mrs. Kills L , Blcrbower entertained at
luncheon on Wednesday. The souvenirs were
Inndaomo specimens ot yellow chrysanthe
mums. The guests numbered twenty-three.
The students of Crclghton Medical college
gave a banquet In the Commercial club
rooms om Friday night to the professors who
have been , Instructing tlicm In mcrdlcal
knowledge.
Tno Jolly Right Coffee club met at the
residence cf Mrs. Peter Blsasscr on Thursday.
The first prize at cards was won by Mrs.
James Delany and tbo consolation prize by
Mrs. Albert Pardue.
An elabonito dancing party followed the
first drill of thu Thurston Rlllra In their new
uniforms on Monday evening , The monthly
competitive drill for the Thurston medal wivs
won by Private Cross.
Mrs. Robert Hunter of 2209 Spcncpr sfrot
entertained at cards for Mrs. C. C. llunpatc
on Friday evening. Mrs. Hungatu and Mr.
Herman Ochlltree won the yrlzos. Mrs. C.
K. Wcllcr and Mr. Jay Foster divided honors
In winning the booby prizes.
Mm. James K. Kelby entertained a number
of friends nt cards on Wednesday afternoon.
The prizes were 03 follows : First , a beautiful
hand-painted plate , by Mrs. Tunnlcllffe ; see-
enl , china ealt and peppers , by Mrs. Cock-
ercll ; third , a line tile , by Mrs. Todd , and
the consolation prize , u bunch ot roses , by
Mlsa Day.
'Mrs. ' Fmok P. Klrkendall gave an elabo-
ratu receptlcu on Friday afternoon In honor
ot her mother anJ sister , Mrs. Durgcrt and
Miss Burgcrt ot Toledo , and Jlrc. Barber of
Dloomlngtcr.i , 111. Beautiful cut Mowers -and
petted plants ornamented the house and the
affair was made more enjoyable by mandolin
music.
Mr. and Mrs. William Wlgmem entertained
the Bxcclalor Whist club at their homo on
Friday evening. Ten long and Interesting
games were played. Mrs. J. Burster suc
ceeded in. wlnc'hig the first prize , while Mr.
B. 1) . Hoog won the gentlemen's first prize.
M1.M Truehaut and Mr. G. Kuenne Iho
booby , after which light refreshments were
served.
At the residence ot Mr. and Mrs. A. P.
Wood on Monday evening was held an Inter
esting ! meeting of the Omaha chapter of the
Daughters ot the American Jlevoliitlon.
Miss Ktholwynne Kennedy , dressed In a
attaint costume of brown brocaded silk , with
white muslin cap and kerchlof , represented
a daughter lot Miles Standlsh and related
the customs of colonial times.
One of the most tasteful ot < he smaller af
fairs ot the week was the luncheon given by
Miss Andreecen In the white nnd gold ban
quet room of the Millard hotel on Tuesday
afternoon. The room was decorated with
chrysanthemums and palms In profusion , und
In the center of the table , with Its load of
silver and cut glass , was n decorated basket
heaped with Bridesmaid roses and narcissus.
A delightful party was given last Wednes
day afternoon In honor of the Misses Perfect
of St. Paul. The hostess c this occasion
was Mra. W. B. Wallwork. The beautiful home
was profusely decorated with smilax and
chrysanthemums. Refreshments were
served after a very spirited contest of two
hours at high five. The prizes were won by
Meadnmes Jackson , Blanchard and Prlco and
were much admired by all ,
The informal reception given at St. Phllo-
meua's Catholic church on Monday evening
was a great success , all enjoying themselves
to the utmost. A short phonographic enter
tainment was given th.it . was enjoyed by all.
Miss Qulnn favored those present with a
beautiful song. A duet was then sung.
Much laughter and good naturcd bantcrlm ?
wns caused by the drawing for a prize , which
was a beautiful bunch of chrysanthemums.
Another series o ! brilliant functions have
been given during the last week for Mrs.
Arthur Gulou. On Wednesday and on Fri
day Miss Jcaslo Dickinson gave two delight
ful luncheons for Mrs. Gnlou and Miss Short.
On Wednesday hyacinths nnd violets pre
vailed In the table decorations , while on Fri
day the table ornamentations were mainly
of holly. On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Din-
lel Wheeler , Jr. , gave a tea for Mrs. Gulou.
Mrs. Euclid Martin entertained in a charm
ing manner at luncheon on Wednesday aftcr-
nosn for her friends 'who a&jlsted at the re
ception given the previous week to announce
the debut of her daughter , IMIss Mona Mar
tin. The luncheon was served at two tables ,
ono lu the library and anotiicr In the dining
room. At the former geraniums prevailed In
the flcral decoratlcna and at the latter chrys
anthemums were the principal flowers. 'At
each plato were found hand-painted plato
cards , Holbnd sccnea Inwater colors consti
tuting the decorations.
The following program WES given by tlifc
Deportment ot Oratory of the Woman's club
on , Wednesday morning. "Speech of the
Regulars , " Mrs. C , M. Sherrlll ; "I Would
Not Glvo ti Copper Plack , " Mrs. Schneider ,
"No Knot In the Bed of the Thread , " Mrs.
Alex UUldell ; "Pluck rnd Player , " Mrs
Frank Pugh ; "The Drummer'a ' Bride , " Mrs.
F. n. Patrick : "Dream Ships , " MM. R. E
McKclvoy ; "Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. "
Mrs. J. T. Lee ; "Tho Bridge , " Mies Ella
Latson ; "The Llttlo Peach , " Mrs , F. c.
Fuller ; "Jest 'Fore Christmas , " Mrs , F. B.
Crowlcy ; "The Dying Year , " Mrs. Clarcncb
Cox ; "Tom , " Mrs. C. B. Coon ; "The Thres )
Rockers. " Mrs , B. F. Carpenter ; "Tho Le
gend cf the. Organ Builder , " Mra , B. 0 , Bur-
baul ! ; "Omtory. " ( original ) Mra. F. B. Bry-
act ; "A Sacrifice to Pmy Interests , " Mrs.
L. A. Welch.
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Movi-mcnlK of Siic'lt-l- > t-iiIi > .
Miss Cady has returned from a brief visit
In Iowa ,
Mr. CharUa C. Rosawater Is confined to his
homo by Illness.
Mra , G. W. Hooblcr has gone to Chicago to
spend the 'holidays ' ,
Mrs. Laederlob left last Wednesday for a
trip through California.
Mr. and 'Mrs. ' Cbrles : E. Ford have re
turned from Philadelphia.
Mr. Charles George lias returned from a
fortnight In New York City.
Mr. H. S. Rollins of NellRh. Neb. , la the
guest of Mr. ami Mrs. S. A. McWhortor.
MUs Lydla Moore Is at homo from St.
Mory's school for a two weeks' vacation.
Miss Curtis will leave Omaha shortly after
Iho holldajs for an extended eastern trip.
Mrs. C. 8 , Stockham la expecting her sla
ter from San 'Francisco ' to spend the winter.
M lanes Kdlth and Dceslo Her are homo
from St. Mary's school for two weeks' vaca
tion ,
Prof , Williams of Drown university , Prov-
Idpnce. R. I. , will upend the coming \vek
with Mr. G. T. Cwndall anil tamlly of this
The Innumerable friends of Mlsa Georgia
LlnJ ey will io glad to learn that ehe IB
to < Uko a brief vacation from her duties au
nurse ID the Chicago hospital to pcu4 Oie
t '
holldajs wl'h 'her put-ito ' > ' < n d'TStic
Is expected home * on Mcailif.
| Mr. Harry A. Frank ot Cornell unlvcrsi y
will tpend the holidays with frlnU ? in New
Yolk.
Mr . J. W. King Los heco celled to West
Union , la. , on account of Iho Illneta of her
clslcr.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Doin arc here to
spend the holidays with Grn rnl ami Mia.
Dandy.
Mrs. Barber of Dlootnlngtcn , 111 , , arrived
Wednesday and la the guest ot Mrs. J , S.
Brady.
Mrs , IJams of Cheyenne , who 1ms been Mrs.
Outlirlo'H gutxst , left on Tiifsday for her
home.
Slits Florence Orldlcy Is homo this , wcsk
from St. Mary's school , Knoxvllle , 111 , , for
thu holidays.
Mr. Bernird IlelifcM la expected homo for
the holidays after an absence of two year , ?
from the city.
Miss Ilanchen Rchfeldlo la attending
the State Normal sciiool at Peru , Neb. , will
spend her Miration at home.
Mrs. Charles L. Lawton anil Miss Hcth
Valll of Cripple Creek , Colo. , arc the guests
of Mra. Hcth.
Mr. anil Mrs. Hnny McCormlck are ex
pected down from their ranch near Sheridan
today for the holidays.
Mr. Gcorgo H. Dcndy , Jr. , student at the
University of Pennsylvania , will spend the
holidays with friend ? at Washington , D. C. ,
this year Instead of coming home.
Ml.'s Stella Harmon , who Is studying at
the Unit orally of Wyoming at Laramle ,
Wyo. , has returned to spend the holldaju
with her parents , Mrs. and Mrs. Luther A.
Harmon.
Mr. and MM. John O'Nell ot Portland ,
Ore. , will spend the coming week with rela
tives and friends In this city. They are re
turning to their homeon the Pacific coast
after a visit with friends In Ohio. Mrs.
O'Nell , nco Miss Fannlo Cobourn , enjoys the
friendship of a wide circle of friends , many
ot whom will entertain for her.
l for tinKiitnri * . ,
Miss Yatcs will slvo a ewcll dancing party
on Christmas night.
Tomorrow evening the Dancing club will
Klvo Its first meeting at Morand's hall.
On December 30 Mr. nnd Mrs. Benson -will
Slvo a reception at tholr homo , 4728 Dodge
street.
The Semper Fldells Card and Musical club
will bo entertained ( by Mrs. Cclla N. Wol-
cott ami Mrs. Electa Watenbury at 1014
Burdetto street on Thursday evening of thlo
week.
The first of n series ot socials to bo Riven
by the Young People's society of Unity
church will bo at Thnnston Rifles' armory
on Friday evening , December 24. Admission
will ibo by Invitation cnly.
The Cotillion club .will . dance out the old
year at the resldenco of Herman Kountze.
Those who enjoyed a similar event there
last year are looking forward to an even
more delightful New Year's eve party this
next week.
The English students ot the High school
who are studying Galey'a Myths will , after
the holidays , glvo an exhibition ot pictures
and statuary founded on the classical
inyths. All the people of our city who arc
Interested In 'building ' up a higher apprcch-
.1 tf' nrt are carncstly desired to lend
the High schcol pupils any assistance In their
power.
KN nml .
The marriage of Miss Silloway to Mr. Visco
ot Boston Is announced for Tuesday.
Mr. Victor W. Deerlng and Miss iMyrtle C.
jlamblin were married last Thursday evenIng -
Ing at the resldenco ot the officiating minis
ter , Rev. Charles W. Savldge.
OMAHA summits.
.
A. Wilson ot Tekainah , Neb. , was a busi
ness visitor In the city Thursday.
Mr , and 'Mrs. ' William Corcoran were'busi
ness visitors In Omaha Saturday.
Fred Racbenbauch ot Do Soto , Neb. , was
visiting friends In the city Friday.
The thermometer it the water works regis
tered 17 degrees belowSfcero Saturday "morn-
Ing , a
Mra. J. J. Merrl'im of Omaha < was in town
Thursday vhltlns with her sister , ilka Agnes
Huntoon.
The Woodmen of the World give a ball and
supper : it the city hall Frltay night , De
cember 24.
The flyer has changed time , due now nt 0:07 :
p. m. , stopping only on Sundays to pick up or
leave passengers.
Mrs. D. C. Hess went 'to ' Omaha Thursday
to attend a meeting of .tho Coffee club , of
which she Is a member.
The Presbyterian Sunday school will cele
brate with a Christmas 'tree for the children ,
and other appropriate exorcises.
Mrs. Frank Reynolds returned Tucaday
from Williamson , N. Y. , where she has been
the last week attending the funeral of her
mother.
The teachers ar.d pupils of the public
schoul are busy preparing for a Christmas
entertainment to be given Thursday evening ,
Uecem'ber ' 23.
Thn recent cold weather has frozen the Ice
about fourteen Inches thick on the basins ,
nnd the South Omaha Ice company has com
menced cutting' and putting up In the ice
house.
Mr. and Mr3. James C. Kludred entertained
a nun/Jer of tholr friends at their homo on
East Side street Thursday night. Progress
ive high five was played and nn oyster sup
per served by 'the hostess.
Miss Agnes Brooka , . 8 years old , the grand
daughter of lA. 'Flnkcnkeller ' , left Thuisday
for 'Madlscn ' , S. D. , where she E-CM to meut
her mcthcr and make her future homo. A
telegram announced her safe arrival ut her
destination.
Among the hospitable homes near 'Florence '
Is that of'Mr. ' and Mrs. D. E. Smith , one mlle
north ot town. Both nro past the middle ago
and yet their hearts beat in sympathy with
young people and their enjoyments. Last
Tuesday , while the sleighing was excellent ,
their bo'os'cd ' was sent .to . town , und a
crowd of their young friends were taken to
their home , where tlfey were entertained.
Kurt Crook ,
.Mrs. Jack , mother of IMrs. Hall , U visiting
her daughter.
LlcutcoJiH Dalton has gone on his four
months' leave of absence.
Lieutenant Godfrey has returned after his
twenty days' leave of absence.
Mra. Sharpe has joined Captain Sliarpo and
Is comfortably settled In Quarters No. 21 ,
Mra , Wasscla has Joined Lieutenant Was-
scls after a elx tnontlw' visit at her former
homo at Pltt&burg , Pa ,
The officers' mess undbr the management
ot Captain Sharpe end Lieutenants Campbell
and Davidson is becoming very popular.
Lieutenant Dlclcnian left last Friday for
his new station at Fort Logcn. Ills de
parture from Iho Twenty-second U regrelteJ
by .ill.
The llttlo folks ore anxiously looking for
ward to the annual visit of Santa Claua and
It la expected that bo will reach hero on
Christmas eve.
The Ord and the Crlttcndon boys have
boc-n worklns upon a toboggan and have It
ubout completed. The sljrlu extcndu down a
declivity of about one-fourth of a mile ,
The Twenty-Hecoivl Infantry band gave the
third concert of the season last 'week at the
niers hall. The attendance was largo and
Included many from Bcllovuo and the sur
rounding country.
The seml-montlily meeting of the Card club
was held last Thursday night at the quarters
of Captain Getty. Tbo ladles' prlzovao won
by Mrs. 'Forbes , T.io lone hand was held
by Mrs. Lockwood. Lieutenant Lewis wont ho
gents' first prize unl Captain Lockwso : ! hold
the lone hand. Theaffair was under the di
rection of Mesdamea Getty and Davidson ,
Ilt'IlMOIl.
Services will bo held at the Methodist
Episcopal church this evening at 8 o'clock.
Mr. ncd Mrs. Q. R , Williams of Elk City
were visitors among od ! friends and nolgh-
bora a few days of the tarci week ,
The meeting of the Ladles' Aid society was
pcatpoced la&t week to next Thursday at 2
p m , , at the hoiu'e of Mm. S. R , Hoffman ,
Mr. P. Ne'.son , llvlag oa Coal Cre-ek , met
with qutto a m'.Efortuno lait Wednesday
evening , coo of the bitterest of tbo winter ,
In the leca of his homo by fire. The house
caught flro from the chimney and when dis
covered wn ECI far eono U was ) beyond con-
2IO-2I2 Sn ffitli
Sterling Silver Novelties
In Sfnnlcuro Plcqes , Letter Openers ,
Letter Seals , Button Hooks , Shoe Hooka ,
Shoo HoniH , Nail Files , nil jeweled
topped ; Uoriw. scissors , darners , Vnsellno
Boxes , Jeweled tops , gold or silver ; Glove
Stretchers , Match Safes , Stamp Boxes ,
Thimbles , "VlnnErettes In gold , silver op
cut class ; Purses , Belts , jeweled or plain ,
oxidized silver or gold ; Chatelaines , Jew
eled or plain , oxidised or gold from 75c
to $12.50.
Sterling Silver Novelties , from 23c up.
Infants' Combs , Dressing Combs ,
Hnlr , Hat nnd Cloth Brushes.
Our Novelties are the prettiest ever
shown In till" * city such as Handkerchief
nnd Glove Boxes , Jewel lloxcs Work
Boxes , Needle Books , Hand nml Stand
Mirrors , Cnlundnrs , Christmas Cards ,
Blotters , Music Holders , Music Rucks ,
Vases , Fancy BrlC'ii-Brnc , Klegant Pyra-
llno Baskets , Brush nnd Comb Trays ,
hand painted ; Pocketbooks , Shopping-
Bags , Chntclnlnes , Boston Bags , Mani
cure. Sets , Truya nmll'hoto Holders ,
Card Counters. Opera Glnss Bags , etc. ;
mud decorated Linen Cases for clippings
and Receipts , Hnnd Decorated Linen
Photo Holders , Note Cases , CallliiR Lists ,
Hnml Decorated Portfolios , linen cov
ered Hand Dictionaries , Call Bells ,
Soap Paper , Novelty Candle Sticks , etc ,
The very choicest Perfumes und
Toilet Waters.
We Imve hundreds of beautiful thlnps
for Christmas presents which we can
not enumerate here.
Christmas Presents
for everybody We are showing the largest and handsomest
line of Christmas Goods ever seen in Omaha and novel
ties that have never been shown before
Gifts for Ladies
Wo know wo nro showing the finest
line of Christmas Handkerchiefs ever
s'.io\vn In this city , nnd at prices that
ara boiiiul to Fell them.
All Linen Hemstitched Handkerchiefs
from Be up.
Embroidered Handkerchiefs from lOo up.
Unlnumlered Hand Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs for 13c , 25c ntul SOc.
A Sheer All Linen Hand Embroidered
Initial Handkerchief 13c each 2 for 23c.
A finer quality at Ko each , or Jl.GO
per box of half dozen. In fancy box.
Linen Handkerchiefs from Re to the
Sheerest Fine French Linen for M.OO.
A Handsome French Linen Handker
chief , hnnd hemstitched , Initial , sheer
quality. 50a each , or J2.75 half dozen.
A very line sheer all linen Handker
chief , with dainty script Initial , 33c each ,
of J1.S7 handsome box of half dozen.
Pretty Lace Trimmed Handkerchiefs
for DOc , Toe and $1.00.
A larco line of rcnl Duchess Lace
Handkerchiefs , from 75o to $12.50-pret-
tlcst goods ever shown for the money.
Dainty French Hand Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs , from $1.23 up to $23.00.
lienutlful Empire Funs.
Ostrich Feather and Neck Dons all
kinds from $1,50 up ; silk , liSc up to $3.75.
Slllt Mittens , lined , from 58c up.
Kid Mittens , from 60c ami up.
A Inrgo nnd complete llnu of Kid
Gloves for street , driving- and evening
wear. Prices from $1.00 up.
12-btitton Evening Gloves , $1.CO up ; 1G-
button , $1.87 up.
We carry the celebrated Perrln Gloves.
Elegant line ot Aprons , from 23c up.
Hand Embroidered 1 Moors a large as
sortment nt very loi.v prices.
Ladles' Fancy IlOitc , cotton or slllc ,
from Me to $3.75 n pair.
Ice Wool Scarfs and Heal Lncc Scarfs
for wrapping head and neck
Itonutlful Dresser Sets. Pllloi.v Shams ,
Table Spreads , Sofa Pillows. Scarfs
Drapes , Meclnin Drawn Work , etc ,
Handsome Silk Umbrellas.
A beautiful line of Toilet Sets brush
comb and mirror from $1.00 up.
Klegant band decorated Trnys.
An elegant line ot Fancy Baskets and
Decorated Baskets , Including otllce. In
fants' nnd work baskets.
Beautiful Sterling Silver Novelties In
Manicure nnd other pieces.
See the new Imported Mosaic and En
amel Broehos , Paper Weights , etc.
Infants' Gold Plus , solid nnd plated.
Enameled , Sterling Silver and Gold
Bracelets the newest designs.
Stick Pins , Cuff Huttons and Pins ,
Lorgnettes and Kan Chains.
Ladles' New Ties , In mull , net nnd silk.
Handsome Chiffon Fronts.
Neck nuchlngs In endless variety
from 23c to $2.73 a yard.
Gifts for I > Vcn
Flue Linen Handkerchiefs , with dainty
Initial , at 25e oacli , or $1.50 per hand
some box of half dozen.
A white pure silk Initialed Handker
chief at 2Gc and GOc.
Ilcautlful Kmbroldcrcd Handkerchiefs ,
at DOc , 7Gc and $1.15 each.
A very handsome line ot all linen
Handkerchiefs , IGc , 20c. 50c and TGc.
A bargain Very flno plain linen Hand
kerchiefs n t 23c como In one-quarter , one
halt and ono Inch hem.
Japanese Initial Handkerchiefs , 15c
2 for 25c.
A handsome , line of Mufflers nt 33c , GOe ,
7Gc , $1.00 , $1.00 nnd $2.25.
Elegant Silk Hose at $1.00 a pair.
Handsome Silk Umbrellas.
New Novelties for Men.
Handsome Decorated Boxes for collars ,
cuffs and ties , Cigar and Tobacco Jars ,
Oillco Uuskots , Toilet Sets , Traveling
Cases , Perfumes and Toilet Waters. Ask
to BCD our beautiful Traveling Cases In
real seal nnd ebony tlttlngs , Smoking
Sets , Calendars , Drinking Glasses In
cases , Stamp Boxes , Whisk Urooms. and
Holders , Cards In Cases and Shaving
Paper Cases , Hair , Hnt anil Clothes
Ilrushca , hand decorated and sterling sil
ver. Ink Stands and Pen Wipers , Ash
Receivers , Soap lloxcs , Hand Mirrors.
Perfumes
Handsome Koyal Worcester Novelties.
Urns , Hotting Tea Pots , etc. , filled with
choice perfume.
Handsome Atomizers , from 33C to $2.uO.
Very handsome fancy Ivorlne Baskets
filled with perfume , toilet to.ip and toilet
Milter. $2.75 to $3.23.
Fur Collarettes
WP name n few prices.
Imitation Marten Collars. $2.30.
Electric Seal or Astrakhan , J3.W.
Electric Seal and Astrakhan Combined ,
JT..60.
JT..60.Heal
Heal Seal and Persian Lamb , trim
med with marten tails , $1373.
Heal Marten , $2t. ! .
Writing Paper
Wo have a gran-1 line of Satloncry.
plain nnd fancy , put up In elezant boxes
for Christmas trade. Prices Kc. Jic. c
and 75o per bgx.
Dainty box of children's Stationery ,
15c , 20c and 23c.
Dolls
V ° i".9 from twn ' "Clips up to life nlzo
oablcs from Yellow Kids up to the flu
cst qualltydiessiM
or undressed. Shoes
nnd stockings and Dall ToUct Sots.
Calendars
Wp have the handsomest llnf of Cal
endars this year over brought to Omaha
Shakespearean and Ityron Calendars-
nnd other authors and pouts , with quo
tations.
Beautiful Calendars In other designs.
For the Baby
Infants' handsome Hobos. Silk Dibs ,
Boslecg , Caps. Cloaks and Jackets just
the articles for baby for Christmas.
Baby Hattles. Toilet Sets. Brushes and
Combs , Infants' Baskets , etc.
Fans ! Fans !
Bans from o'5c to 'HO.uO.
We have the largest and finest line of imported
and Indian Baskets ever brought to Omaha. Office Baskets from
250 up to § 3.50. Work Baskets from zoc up. Lar < : e ones hold
bushel , 870. A good size fancy work basket only 380. Fancy Bask
ets from 50 up. Infants' Baskets and Hampers
Our Literary Emporium , ,
lifts That ar © Sure t ® PIeas0
Eiderdown Dressing Sacques , SI.50 and 1.75.
Wrappers at $1.50 , 2.00 and 2.50. Fleece Lined.
Black Sateen Petticoats. $1.35 , 1,75 , 2.00 and 3.00.
Silk Petticoats$6.50,7.50. 8.75 and 10.00 , all new ,
Children's Fur Sets , $1.50 , 2.50 , 2.98 , 4.50 , 6.50.
8.50 , 10.00.
ladies' Fur Scarfs , Real Marten , 10 tails , $5.00.
Finest Marten Scarfs. 8 tails and 2 heads. $7.50.
Fur Collarettes , $6.00 , 7.50 , 10. 12.50 ,
13.50 15.00 , and better. Representing all
most popular styles in Collarettes.
Muffs , all kinds , prices , 75c.Sl.00 , 1,50 , 2.00.
2.50. 3.00 and better.
PUR CAPES Electric , Seal , Astrakhan ,
Mink , etc. , at lowest prices.
BABIES' ClOAKS lowest prices ever
ljnown-$3.0 ( ) , 4.00 , 5.00 and bettor.
Tlio nuii'itles ' tit ti i prices wo inulio will nulonlsli you. Ladles.
Cupes , Liidlos' Suits , Dress Kltlrts , otc. . very cheap.
, CLOAK&SUTCG ! ,
1510 SI.
trol and but little of the household goods
was saved. The family found shelter from
the severe cold at the homes of nelgh't-oia '
Misses Zella and Lllllo Smith came up
from Plattsmouth a week ago Saturday nnd
spent a few days visiting with friends In
Denson.
The fmeral services over the remains of
Mr , Blulc , father of Mr. A. IHuk of this place ,
were held Mat Monday afternoon at hla late
home , about ten miles west of Benson.
Mr , and Mrs , Harvey J. Owes and
daughter roturnc'd homo from Ashland Uat
Saturday , where they were on a three
weeks' visit at the homo of Mrs , Graves'
sister , Mrs , A. Colson.
The last tribute of respect was paid to
the remains of Mrs. Gertrude A. fnell Mat
Thursday afternoon. Kegardleas of the co'.d
weather many friends hnd neighbors gathered
at the Methollst Episcopal church , where
the services wore IjeliV. to attend the funeral.
At 1SO : p. m , the pillbcarers , members of
the Independent Order of Odd Fellows' lojgo
of which Mr. Snell was a member , entered
with the casket contMnlng the remains and
placed It In front 'cfHho ' chancel rail , while
the organist , Slri.1 * Morgan , played the
funeral inarch. Tlio 'funeral discourse v.'un
preached by HevvUilher M. Kuhns of the
Grace Lutheran church of Omaha , The
services were opebaJ by the singing of the
hymn "Nearer My Odd to Thee. " by the
quartet , composed.otOIc . rs. J. A. Marjiin ,
Cbules McCoy tntl Mpadamea P. A. Halley
an * George Hawkins , , defter the sermon they
sang "We'll NeverJayfGoodbye In Heaven. "
The benediction Ia.pronounced and the lid
of the casket was rousieil and the friends of
the dead filed pat'tjYo fake a last look at the
remains , after which they -were followed by
the ftmlly and friends to Mount Hope cem
etery , where the body was laid to rest ,
llcllfvur.
MUs Minnie Wallace , has returned from
David City for th ? holldajs.
The women of the Presbyterian church
gave a inlto social at the home of Mrs. Flynt
Friday evening. Recitations by Rachel Duel
and music by MUs Jennb Wallace contrib
uted to the enjoyment of the evening. MUs
Mary Kerr presided over the refreshment
table ,
Ilcllovuo collcgo floacd a very successful
term of school Friday ami nearly all the stu
dents have returned to their homes for the
holldayti. President S. II. Kerr lias Just re
turned from a trip to the east In the Inter-
eat of the college. Ho reports that bo suc
ceeded In securing funds enough to pay Itnt
year's deficit , BO he has reason to feel en
couraged In his work.
AGIUGUI/l'UHAIj SOCIETY * 'riU > UHI/E.
Hint tinFmstluim Will CJo
Into Court.
The dissensions among the members of the
Douglas County 'Agricultural ' society will
probably soon bo token Into the courts.
The faction that considers Itself aggrieved
In the recent election of olllcera has placed
the , matter In the hands of a local firm of
attorneys , -who have Instructions to begin
quo waranto proceedings to teat the right
of the new olllcors to hold the offices , and
It Is stated that the petition In the case will
bo filed In the district court In a few days.
The main contention of the petitioners Is
that the election was accomplished by fraud.
The candidates for the presidency of the
association were fi. H. Williams and O. J.
I'lckard , nnd the former was successful by
125 votes to 111. A number of the Omaha
members of the society wtro mainly Instru
mental In securing Williams' election and a
number of the farmcub allege that In order
to accomplish this they got In enough Illegal
vote.3 to control the election.
A meeting of the minority was held In
the Hoard of Trade rooms a week ago and a
committee was appointed to toke measures
to contest the election on these grounds.
The ocmmlttos has employed the attorneys
and Its mcmbtrM declare that they propose
to push the matter to the limit.
IIV.UUNKAI. ,
AiiilrrHOii-CliniiiTifrH.
WH3T POINT , Neb. , Dec. 18. ( Special. )
Last Wednesday afternoon Rev. W. A. Llpo ,
pastor of the Grace Lutheran caurUi , united
In the holy bcnJs of matrimony Edson An
derson and MiP3 Hello Chambers , at the
home of tbo bride , eevcn mllea south of West
Pclnt. The groom Is a thrifty Garfleld town
ship farmer , In which section the couple will
settle down In life. Tlio brldo U tiie oldest
daughter of Samuel Chambers , a prosperous
Sherman toHuahlp farmer ,
AiiNtlii-Iltiu'li.
TECUMSKH. Neb. . Dec. 18. ( Special. ) A.
U. Austin and Miss Ella IJoach were married
at the -home of the bride's mother In Tecumseh -
cumseh Thursday evening hy Ucv , F , 0.
Wing of the Christian church In the presence
cf but a small company of relatives and
friends ,
Hale 'Hucuet'ilH Ci-neral HrooUH ,
DENVER , Dec. 18. Governor Adaraa today
appointed Colonel Irvlag Halo of the First
regiment , Colorado National Guards , briga
dier general , 1o succeed the late General E. J ,
Brooka.
ituvv i epiuiu wuu luu greuicsi in iiuunay ouuringa , tuuiiur win KU lul tun * "
our store toward buying a valuable and appropriate present than anywhi.ro else la
Omaha.
Omaha.We
We have several hundred copies of Urummond's "Greatest Thing In the World , "
which 'will bo given away fro ? to all who ask for them.
At Ic Paper books for children Illustrated In colors.
At EC Children's Colored Picture Books , linen , paper and board of a grada
never before sold at this price.
At lOc Nice Urge board , linen and the best grade of colored paper nooks for
children.
At ICc Books printed on linen and mounted on linen' heretofore sold nt 23c anil
35 cents.
At 20c Best grade of Linen and Board Books for children.
At 25c Our Juvenile Books at this price Include many beautiful art books for
children 207 tltleo of an entirely new line of 12 mos. more than 100 tltlc-s of a
beautiful line of Ifl inos. In white and gold also In darker bindings.
At 40c Books of travel for young folks many art books for chlldien Illustrated
In colors after the drawings by Ida Waugh , Kate Greenuay and other prominent
artists. Many copyrighted now books and the St. Nicholas series for boys and girls.
Many of the standard authors In sets at the uniform price of 40c per volume.
At GOc The handsome Twentieth Century series as good as aciy dollar and a half
book oo the market containing such titles as "Thelma , " "Black Beauty , " "Undo
Tom'a Cabin , " "Scottish Chiefs , " "Told In the Hills , " and 100 other titles.
Wo carry all the different lines of Teachers and Family Bibles , TcstsmcntB , Cath
olic and Episcopal Prayer Books. '
Peloubel's Notes and Diaries for 1898.
Wo Carry a full line of fine Omes Stationery and have the best stocked News ,
stand In the west.
Megeath Stationery Co.
1308 Farnam Street
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Fiss * togs ?
$ $1.50 and up. BP ,
$1.75
. and up. J
4 Fur Muffs , $1 , Sealskin i. $15. . * 9
A A lady Is not In style who does not possess something of Fur uihv . ,
a Fur Set for XmasY Juat thu thing for this cold weiUner ' y "ot ' ' ° .
A Sealskin Jackets , IHO.OO. What could bo u butter KlflY Iiuv vnur r , . r , \ t\
. j m iuis 01 ino
manufacturer. Open evenings y
A Mail Orders E.
Carefully 15th
Attended to. and Hartley , .
Omaha , Neb
AMICKU TO PII.I5 < Hj.VI.MS.
Hiiuliurii'M OriH-r In St. .lonrpli & Orunil
United States Circuit Judge Sauborn has
Issued an order In the Union Puclflc re.
celvershlp cases , calling upon creditors of the
St. Joseph & Grand Island railroad to Hie
any claims they iray have against the road ,
on or before May 1 , next , with William D ,
Cornish , special master , In tills city. The
order was filed with Clerk Hlllls of the fed
eral court yesterday.
The order Is ma do as a result of.petltlons
filed for a final settlement of thu acts of
the receivers , and for the disbursement of the
funds and receipts of the road , It also pro
vides that answers to the many claims maybe
bo filed In thirty da.ys alter May 1 , end that
the claims may bo contested.
> 'e - Ilrvriiuu Cullrr In Ni-rvliie.
PHILADELPHIA , Deo. 18-Tho now rev
enue cutter Hugh iMcCuIluch left Crump's
H IpyardH loilay '
for Iho I'aclflo
< : oaHt. by
way of Capo Horn , lit command of CntJIii n
Iu'0Jltr1'Ion ' with ten olllot-rH
, < and u CHM of
Hovonty-llvo men. It IA | | | | ) ( . ( ho llaKfiir. of
the rovenlio culler llei-t In ! ho"e w !
principal duty , however , wl I bo to
Mal ; poactioru from violating the
Be" C ° vernlnif the w ter of
I'ollllflll DllllliiKf Hull.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. , jjcc. -County
Judge CliurlfH a , Ulohlo today Hied n $21 -
C 0 damuKo suit agalnm Edwin n , Orct-n ,
a well known drummer for n Main Htn-ct
( Inn. clmrKiiiK that Just prior to "h" No
vember election , Uitt-n mada ccrtali fiilBo.
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mullclouH nml HlamlcroiiH utternno" "on.
Tlie rlclint linen and moit ueurge-
OUB fllver will not make up ( or the
lack of I.lbbey Qlu . TliU trade t
mark U cut oa every pltc * .