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A. G. Hai'li
Sz Co.,
Dealers in
Groceries of
ICvcry Variety
and I Jest Grades.
Queensware,
liest Grades of
Flour and
Cured Meats. . .
Cash paid for
Country Produce
Goods
Delivered
to anv
Part "
of the
City
Plattsmouth
Phone 236
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WURL &
I COFFEY.
The Up-to-Date
.GROCERS.
Here you can get anything
kept nt n first-class grocery
store, and at prices to suit the
times. Finest line of
Canned 6oods
on the market. Don't fail to
call on them for anything in
the grocery line. Everything
fresh from tho markets.
The Plattsmouth Journal
WURL &
I COFJFEY.
6o oooooooooo
ED. FITZGERALD,
PROPRIETOR OF
jj Livery,
fit nuts iv
ill jrnd
f E&erage
h Line
Weeping Water
From tin' HcruM
Miss Matwie O'Leary is among tliuse
reported sick, having bilious romitent
fever S. M. Davis of Plattsmouth,
visited his sons Troy and Frank several
days last week, returning home
Thursday ...Christmas day 'at high
noon will fcur the marriage of
Chauncy K. Gilbert and Lena AdeM
Calkin. Rev. D. S. Donegan of Kagle,
will unite this happy couple in the
presence of a few invited guests....
The marriage of Miss Lucy Viola
Rundel to Floyd E. Royer, will occur
I ec. 2.1, at t he home of the bride at
Apache, Ok la. Mr. Royer is a news
paper man at Apache, and the family
at one time were residents of Weep
ing Water Wednesday, December
21th at 8 o'clock n. m. occurs -.the
wedding of Mr. David A Patterson to
Miss Jennie Gertrude Lorenson. Ilev
1 1 an ford will unite the lives and
fortunes of these voting people at the
home of the bride in the presence of a
number of invited guests Last
Thursday I'atrick Murphy's one and a
half year old bov. I'atrick jr., fell face
downward into a tub of soft soap they
had made. The soap was strong with
lye and the little one's face was badly
although not deeply burned. The
eyes were filled w ith soap and although
the sight will not be injured the lids
were burned. Mr. Murphy sent for
Dr. Rickard with orders not to spare
the horses, and the doctor found when
lie arrived there that they had applied
good simple remedies immediately,
and now he reports it doing nicely.
From the Republican.
James Carper purchased a corn
sheller and horse power from Fred
Gorder last week J. A Leache
shipped a car load of apples Monday
to South McAlistcr, Indian Territory
The nathes in that southern clime
will now learn what good fruit is
Nebraska apples always taste like
more A farmer in Douglas. county
was indicted by the grand jury recent
ly for replying to a green eoods letter.
The judge before whom the case was
heard gave the gentleman a SO days
iail sentence and a tine of $0. It
driesn't always pay to be too curious
DrrRickard was called out to W.
Jameson's Saturday to see Mrs.
Jameson s moiner. .nrs. iav s wno
was quite sick. Mrs. Davis is well
along in years and has never recovered
from the death of her son Stephen
Davis which occured last summer
The friends of Mr. Osborn McNurlin
will no dort be surpr'T?d to heur of
his marriage a-few weeks ago to Miss
Iva Near of Omaha. The Republican
extends congratulations even if it is a
little late in the day....ord was
received here last week of the mar
riage of Mr. I. D. Morse, of Crof ton, to
Mrs. Hammond, of California. They
were married at Hartington on De
cember 11, 1902. Mr. and Mrs. Morse
were friends in childhood, sweethearts
in their younger days, so the wedding
has a good deal of romance to it
The Republican wishes for this newly
married courie a happy lfe.
congratulations . .Dr. Redfleld was a
very sick man for a week, his trouble
beginning Tuesday morning of last
week, and that evening an acute at
tack of appendictis deveioped, causing
considerable alarm, and he called Dr
Whitten of Nebraska City. For
awhile It was feared that a surgical
operation might be necessary, but
fortunately he got aloug without it
and comes up smiling and ready to
take up his business again Every -
Ixxly in this vicinity had about readied
the conclusion that our friend Miles
Chi lent t had decided to remain in
'.single blessedness" the rest of his
days, but on Tuesday he and Miss
I'liena Rerrv nuietlv slipped away to
Nebraska City and had the matri
monial knot tied that united them for
life. The bride is a most estimable
lady who is well known in this neigh
borhood, and she has the highest es
teem of a large circle of friends. Mr
Chilcott is one of our most substantial
farmers w ho lias resided near here a
nnmlier of vears. during which time
he has proven his worth as a gentle
man of integrity, enterprise and
intelligence. They will make their
home on the farm east of town, where
the Ledger hopes they may be happy
and prosperous.
member was pretty badly burned and
it will require considerable attention
for a few days.
Lcruisville
From the Courier.
L. C. EickhofTis up from Waukomis,
Oklahoma, for a short visit Mr.
Lute Sinnard and Miss Fossberg were
ouietlv married in Omaha Christmas
day Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Richeyand
Mr. 15. Fulton spent Christmas with
Mrs. R'tchey's parents at Plattsmouth.
Mrs Fitzgerald and son Willie
came ud from Plattsmouth to attend
the wedding yesterday Dan Sween
ey, of Forcstville, California, a former
resident of Cass County, was in town
Monday shaking hands with his many
friends While on his wav home to
Gretna Wednesday night Will Palmer
had a runaway that might have been
serious. As it was the buggy was badly
torn up, but neither Will nor the
team were badly hurt Christmas
season brings many and varied gifts to
the. neonle each vear. Among other
presents received by Mr V m. Holden
was a blushing unae. -Miss Mauae
Teodorski. The ceremony that united
these two young peopie was performed
by Rev. Myers. About thirty invited
guests, including ye editor, witnessed
the ceremony and afterward helped to
demolish the elegant spread. The
hnnnv event was celebrated at the
home of the bride's parents in Louis
ville. The Courier joins with their
many friends in wishiing them their
portion of happiness as they journey
along the rugged road of life.
Greenwood
Froru the News.
Rev. Builta leaves on Friday of this
week to spend a week with his mot her.
Among your resolutions for the
new year resolve to add to your own
happiness by making others happy
Hugh Armstrong and wife are the
proud possessors of a ten pound boy
which arrived Tuesday evening.
Mother and baby are doing well
Owen Marshall, an old resident of
Greenwood, but who now resides iii
Coshocton, Ohio, arrived last Thurs
day for a few weeks' visit with friends.
.The Elmwool girl who hung her
stocking up and got nothing in it
should not blame Santa Claus, as its
immense size caused him to mistake it
for a meal sack D. K. Barr wanted
Santa Claus to put a can of "stove
polish" in Judge Foster's stocking but
the Judge was not here Christmas
eve and failed to hang his stocking up
before he left On Wednesday even
ing! there occurred a double wedding
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
Rirdsall, north of town, the contract
ing' parties being John Kimberly and
Edith Dirdsall, and Albert Rlrdsall
and Bessie Carnes. Further notice
next week.
MOVING TAN.
Removing of Household Goods a
Specialty. Also, Heavy
foraying.
DO YOU WANT
A
New Sutit
Leave your measure
with
f rai?K TeEIroy
TAILOR
After having selected a suit from
the nice samples of goods
just received.
MynaLrd
Special Correspondence.
Winter weather "that's nice" W.
D. Wheeler and S. O. Cole were in
Omaha Monday. W F. Gillespie was
in the same city Tuesday Chas.
Stoehr is hauling in 34uO bushels of
corn to Bengen, the coal man, today.
Henry Trout and George Oberly,
have started to "keep house" in the
rooms back of Riser's store L.
Crabtree, the harness man is spending
the holidays at Weeping Water, and
Douglas, Neb. Chas. Spangler, Walt
Beaver, J. II. Adams, and numerous
others were Mynard visitors on Tues
day The snow having mostly dis
appeared corn shucking is again in
order Some farmers being in town
inntiesfc of shuckers Phil Cook is
today putting a quietus to his coin
shucking J. F. Cook of jack rabbit
fame, will depart on Wednesday for
Hayes county to look at a ranche,
with a view of purchasing A few
miles west of Mynard lives "a thing"
in the shape of man, who is said to be
a wife beater. There is tanc oi
summary vengence being dealt out in
one large dose, should the beating be
repeated . . . J. It. Vallery was in town
Tuesday with a bob sled. He came to
take out a glass door to his tine new
residence, butO my! the snow was few
and tar between. . . Bert Satchell was
victimized by a victimizer of some
kind, in the shape of a corn shucker
man, who departed hence with some
of Bert's best clothes, and also some
of Will Brantner's apparel, altogether
valued at about $40, a few days ago.
.The old year has expired, and we
hereby wish you. Mr. Editor, a happy
New Year, hoping in the new year
you will find many new pleasures, and
the Journal many years of prosperity,
n
AY
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MR
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M
EASY
if
all
TO THOSE WHO ANTICIPATE THEIR CHRISTMAS PURCHASES.
IN LOOKING FOR FIJRNITURK lon't forget that it pays to come to us
von want to furnish vour house uD-to-datr at a lir savincr. We arc breaking
records oi Xmas values in furniture by st-llfn a $::. 00 Parlor Suit for $10.r0.
WE NEVER SACRIFICE QUALITY FOR PRICE. ROOM MAKING SALE.
Parlor buits--
Two-piece mahogany finish par
lor suit, with double shaped
back, silk damask upholstering,
very highly pol
ished, regular
price $30.00. .
for
Three-piece parlor suit, finished ,
in mahogany, white line inlaid,
eovered in figured tapestry bro
cade, in all new
patterns, pricy
J55.00.
for
Three-piece mahogany J parlor
suit, upholstered in fin quality .
of silk tapestry, beautiful rfde
sign of crotch mahogany! in
black panels, with hand pol
ished finish.
price
$46.00.
for
uiiuuisicnug,
16.50
30.00
35.00
4.50
Music Cabinets
soiid oak music cabinets, with
five shelves for music, panelled
door on front,
carved center
piece, very
neat design
Mahogany finished music cab
inet, highly finished, with rod
at toD for curtain, stand on
French legs, and
Is one of
the best
designs
"U'e have a very complete line of
music cabinets in all the different
kinds of wood and finishes; also
pianola cabinets, at the very lowest
iri2C-8.
7.00
Willi imperial
28.00
UPIIOIHII'I JllJi
21.00
Davenports
Folld quartered oak davenports,
upholstered with b'Ht Kra1 of
It. It. plui, with imperial
FprlnRK. f'bi on 'I
seat covering
plain, price
$35.00, for...
Mahogany flr.lnhed davenport,
with spring Beat, upholsterfd
back and arm with fln urades
of verona velour upholstering
and beautiful
sign, claw feet,
price $30.00,
for
We alMO have a full line of
bed davenport, aui-h an can be
used twenty-four hours n day
tli" year round and impossible
to tell them from the ordinary
davenport, at the very lowest
possible prices.
Ladies' Desks
Solid quartered oak desk, made
very Hiibstanf laby with drop
leaf support, nlet-ly
finished, rejjular
prir-e $5.50,
for
I'll no tjnlsb-l hi ui I tM'-cJ nak IndJew'
It'Kk. M". ninf dmver, Ki't-ncli le
sti;ii Ii'hk. nlc.-ly ;n vil ilcromlloin
ri from. K'Jinl
KlZ! Win !l OJifll
ntiil vi-rv idiii
Iilfte lliei'lv,
'Kular price
$lo.o for
Oi.- of lb.. b-l -ili"' desk cvr
offT-l. l-'rciK-h with claw f't,
line oarvlriR- in e.-nii-r if drop leaf,
tho head foirrm il- ;.ull fur the
drawer, very
eoinpli-te and
liiK-ly lirilhed,
r nul.i r
nrleu
VI. "i -for
W II II ' ll Ll
4.00
I ilfeoriitloM
8.00
18.00
It Is Time to Buy Now
CURTAINS
A big line of Irish Point. Brussels
and Point de Arabe lace
curtains, al! new pat
terns, worth up to
$7.50, for
Fine real lace in Brussels.
Duchess, Point de Ire
land. Foint Arabe
and Chinas, worth
S12.50. for
Shiverick Wtis Co-
3.751 m I
7.50 H
It Is Time to Buy Now
RUGS
IJest juality 8-310-
Av.ninster iiijjs, nil
the new patterns
to select from
at
Best quality 8-3x10 C,
Bigelow Imperial
rugs, worth
$45.00, for
and Hxl:
21.75
31.95
ShlVerick Furniture Co.
From the Beacon.
Mrs. John Osborn who has been
quite sick is much improved Last
Thnrcrlair ! Mr. Renton was troinur
home he slipped and fell badly hurtinpr
his bac Mr. and Mrs. Travis Crab-
tree returned home from Cheney Wed
nesday where they have been the past
month taklncr care of his brother Ross
Eagle grain dealers are doing the right
thing by tee farmers. If you don't
believe if you ought to see the amount
of trrain they receive. That tells
Floyd E. Royer, editor of the Week's
Review at Apache. Okla., was united
in marriage to Miss Lulu iola Run
del Christmas day Christmas eve
was celebrated by the Germans at the
German Lutheran church by a very
appropriate program. A beautiful
tree decorated with handsome decora
tions and loaded down with presents
was one of the main features. A
bountiful supply of candy and nuts
was presented to the children.
Elmwood
From the Leader-Echo.
A daughter was born to Mr. and
Mrs. Orvis Drum Tuesday, December
17th A twelve pound daughter was
born to Mr. and Mrs. Dote Buskirk,
Tuesday, December 23d An eleven
pound daughter was born to Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Cromwell, Saturday.
December 20th Invitations are out
for the marriage of Miss Myra Eve
land to Mr. Fred Buckleman, at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Eveland
near Murdock, on Wednesday, De
cember 31, at 3 p. m What might
. - s j . m n
nave lenmnaieu m a nee-iui-au, .,s n,K, f tMC
. I IHHIIIMVS . . UUIIC O. Iiuiuutl
F.tzsimmons a la wroeu ngnt, wun locaUt' ttded tne Christmas tree
ahorse doctor, a well known farmer "lL " .!ctmac p Mr.
we remain.
Yoc 'no.'
Maple Grove
Special Correspondence.
Leonard Hild, of Iowa, is visiting
with Adam Hild and family during the
and a real estate man as the principal
actors in the saloon, Monday, was
declared off bv the sudden exit of the
horse doctor from the scene of action
Tuesday L. F. Lanirhorst had a
beautifully decorated tree laden
with Christmas gifts, on exhibition in
his north show window. Tuesday eve
ning the display disappeared in about
one minute When lighting the gas
a part of the head of a parlor match is
supposed to have fallen into the cotton
used for decorations and in less than a
second the whole window was a mass
of flames. Mr. Langhorst threw a
bucket of water on the fire then
grabbed the blazing tree and carried
it out doors, burning his hands con
siderablv. and with the aid of the
at Murray Christmas eve jMrs.
Mavoir Fleming, of Cedar county, is
visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs.
Rusterholtz during the holidays
Georce Schafer and wife left Saturday
fnr Wnllpm. Seb . where they will
visit relatives for a few weeks Mr
and Mrs. Allen, of Plattsmouth are
visiting friends in this neighborhood
this week Mr. and Mrs. w. n
Puis were the the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Engelkemeier Sunday
Mrs. Philip Hild was a Murray visitor
Monday Monday night a beautifnl
birthday dance was given at Mr. and
Mrs. John Urish's. It was given in
imnnr nf Miss Tressie liennings or
Plattsmouth who is visiting there
doing the holidays Mr. Pappe sold
Union
Same Old Stand
Over Sherwood's Shoe Store
Repairing Cleaning
A SPECIALTY
2
CALL AT
JAG HOUSE
And Get a Good One
NO HEADACHES
In hia Elegant Booze.
The Red Front
515 Main Street
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA
From the Ledger.
Joseph Teden bade adieu to his
Union friends Tuesday and left for
Wayside, Miss., where he will make
his home. Joe made many friends
during the few years he was here, and
all will wish him success in his home
in the "sunny south." The little
son of Rev. and Mrs. T. K. Surface, of
Julian, died last Saturday at the age
of one month and 24 days. The fun
eral services were held at Julian on
Sunday, and that evening the remains
were brought to this village and in
terment was made in the Union ceme
tery northeast of here Monday morn
ing. They have the sincere sympathy
of many friends here A palmist
advertising himself as Prof. Rollie
made a ''sitting" here Tuesday after
noon, but we fail to hear of anyone
letting loose of fifty cents for his
benefit Andrew J. McNatt and
Miss Sarah A. Liddsey went to Nebras
ka City on the noon train Wednesday,
and the object of their visit became
apparent when they called upon Judge
Hayward and had him tie the matri
monial knot. Beth of the contracting
parties have extensive acquaintance
in this vicinity. The bride is the
daughter of Wm. Lindsey, one of the
wealthy farmers residing west of this
village. Mr. McNatt Is an Industrious
farmer who has resided in this vicinity
several years, and has established a
re du tat ion as an honorable and up
right citizen, and the Ledger joins
their many friends In extending hearty
siuerauiv. auu nuu iuc am ui uic ,-.,jh
clerks present the fire was extinguished a nice lot of hogs. Tuesday he delivered
oirr,rr lfnrp t.hP fire bell ransr. "ieiu -u muwj
There was from $15 to 820 worth of
Christmas goods on the tree that were
all a complete loss, but Mr. Langhorst
counts himself lucky that it was no
worse.
Free-Lunch in Cairo.
The free-lunch habit is much in
vogue in Egypt. In one barroom at
Cairo the purchaser of a glass of beer
for 3 cents, gets seven little plates
with bread, olives, potato and green
salad, beans, liver and mussels on
them. These are replenished with
every glass of beer.
Danger in Inkstands.
In Germany a new microbe has
been discovered and a very danger
ous one it is said to be. Only in ink-
Btnnda and ink bottles is it found,.
.and for this reason it is known as
the ink microbe. Vessels wnicu con
tain ink and which are seldom
cleansed or corked furnish a most
congenial home for it. Ink infected
vL-uh this microbe was recently in
jected into rats and guinea pigs, and
as a result the animais speeauy uiea.
Fortunately there is an easy way to
get rid of this pest, and that is by
keeping one's inkstand c-ean and
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Time Table
Plattsmouth, Neb.
Lincoln. Omaha,
Chicago, St. Joe,
Kansas City, St.
Louis and all
points East and
South.
Denver, Helena,
Butte, Portland
Salt Lake City,
San Francisco,
and all points
West.
Nehawka
From the Kegiste-r.
Lester O'Day, infant son of T. J.
O'Day who has been very sick is im
proving Earl Kirkpatrick came
from St. Louis, Mo., Wednesday morn
ins to spend the holidays with his
narents Uncle Wm. Chapman re
ceived the sad news last Saturday of was wanted at that time of night
Angel-Face Invisible After Dark.
Last week , an east side boy went
calling after 9 o clock at night, ana
the old man met him at the door In
his nighty, and waTfed to know what
the death of his sister who resides in
DeWitt county, 111 There were two
Christmas trees in Ifehawka YV ednes
day night, one at the U B. church and
the other at the Methodist It is
safe to say that no corn will be
marketed at the present price in this
town. The farmers have plenty and
can command their own price for that
cereal if they will only hold on to it
and don't get scared. This is just
what the grain men all over the country
say and they know... Landlord Vy
sart had cause to fill the house full of
blue language Tuesday morning. He
After this the boy will call before s'in
down. Emporia Gazette.
Not His Fault.
Magistrate "Now. I'll let you on
this time, but it should he a lesson
for you not to be in bad company
again." Prisoner "Gee whizz! It
ain't my fault that rm nere? me
cops made me come. rmiaueiymn
Record.
Forgers Not Shrewd Enough.
When the Warsaw ponce recently
raided a forged bank note factory they
found a cabinet organ stuffed with
K.,n, .nH.ftorcttrrin counterfeit notes. One of the forgeTS
I -oo niirimr tho instrument, and. its
poker on the floor and reached for some
coal. The coal was just far enough
away for him to have to take one step
to get it. That was where the blue
language came in, for Jim set his foot
snuarelv on the hot poker. Of course
defective music attracted suspicion.
Miaht Have Saved Time.
The man of 60 who married a wom
an of 76 and spent his honeymoon in
building a mausoleum overlooked one
miaht have oraereu tne
thin Ho
UUIWIJ v.. , - i 1 J, I-'
he took his foot off from the poker as -wedding coachman to drive from the
soon as he could: but all the same that I cnurcn to me wwu.
Trains Leave as Follows:
No. 34 Local to Pacific Junction 1 :3 am
No. 4 -Local express, daily, all points
east and south 10:00 am
No. 30 Freight, daily except Sunday,
to Pacific Junction 2:4 pm
No. 26 Local to Pacific Junction 4:45 pro
No. 2 Local express, to Iowa points.
Chicago and the east 4:32 pm
No. 10 Fast express, daily, from Lin
coln to St. Joseph, Kansas City, St.
Louis. Chicago, and all points cast
and south 8:27 pm
No. 19 Local express, daily, Omaha,
Lincoln, Denver and intermediate
stations. 7:54 am
No. 27 Local express to Omaha, via
Ft. Crook and South Omaha, daily
except Sunday 10:10 am
No. 29 Local freight, to Cedar Creek,
Louisville and South Bend, daily
except Sunday 7:10 am
No. 17 Local, Pacific Junct. to Platts
mouth 11:10 am
No. 7 Fast mail, daily, to Omaha and
Lincoln 2:12 pm
No. 6 Through vestibuled express for
all points east. 7:28 am
No. 3 Vestibuled express, dally. Den
ver, all points In Colorado, Utah
and California 3:33 pm
No. 13 Lincoln. Grand Island. Black
Hills. Montana and Pacific north
west 10:28 pm
No. 33 Local express. Louisville. Ash
land. Wahoo, Schuyler, dally ex
cept Sunday 3:50pm
No. 20 From Omaha. 3:47 am
No, 9 Local Pacific Junction to
Plattsmouth 5:25 pm
Sleeping, dining and reclining chair cars
(seats free) on through trains. Tickets sold
and baggage checked to any point in the
L'nited states or Canada.
For Information, time tables.- maps and
tickets call on or write to W. L. Pickett, local
agent. Plattsmouth. Neb., or J. Francis, gen
eral passenger agent. Omaha. N2b.
iii! -,ffii it.
Tri i. rirn i-.. i
l . vine joeai uuiuuuiv:
jr- Uj " ia the ffhrnnrftt
in tbc Jnt!
Bottled im Bond.
(9
I
Iiawsrispprgyal
srrenth.ASB and Quanitly
CH LftOl 50TTLL.
Poor Whisky is not only 1i'k
figrccnlil' to triHte, Inil undoubted
ly injurious to the Htomaoli. A lit
tle good Whisky is n fine tonic and
helps instead of harming. Su-li
Whiskies as VellowBtono, for in
stance, will do you just ns nnu li
good asn doctor'H prescription. If
you don't know how good it in,
como in and try it.
IPtillilo
PLATTSMOUTH,
PRICES:
Guckenhcimor I'.ye, per gall'm. . W
Yellowstone, " 44 ... 4 00
Honey Dew, 44 "... : w
Dig Horn, 41 li ... J. .V
Thierolf,
XKliltASKA.
A. H. Weekbaeh&Co.,
(Grocers
keep all First-Class Groceries and Canned Goods.
Everything in the Provision Line and Sea
sonable Goods. Their Stock is always
Fresh from the Markets.
Telephone 54.
Waterman Block.
Missouri Pacific Time Tabic
TRAINS GOIXO XORTH.
Xo. i , 5.37 am
No! 17....". 5.40 pm
TRAINS GOINO SOUTH.
No. 2.". U-S PO
No. 122, local freight 7. n
No. 18 ,.. 10 45 am
The next thing to do after the honey
moon, is to go to
I. PEARLWAN,
"The Old Reliable"
Furniture Dealer,
and fit yourselves out for house
keeping. Everything in the house
furnishing line at the very lowest
prices.
Largest Stock in the City.
tt h
H
TEA SETS
We are showing a 110.00. $15 00 and $18.00 ck Uj. uicet
thing In the city lor the prl-.-e also hands .
supHrsfri.mf.TO'tofri.uO pair. ou ought to m lu . se
lection of baking dlilies. Sjend u fe w tuiauirs iu our tore i
tot Christmas uieiiuD. u,ok lar the name.
S. V. LINDSAY, Jester ' Optician
1619 DOUGLAS STREET. OMAHA.
