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and Aurora, Nebr., and a grain and
coal business at the latter place.
In 1S95 Mr. Sharp was elected to
represents the Camps of Modern Wood
men in Hamilton county and at the
Head Camp of that order at Madison,
Wis. Two years later Head Consul
Northcott appointed him one of a spe
cial committee to revise the Woodmen
RUual. His prominent connection with
many of the fraternities resulted in
his making a thorough study of insur
ance matters, and he developed into a
leader among tha advocates of a "Re
serve Fund" for societies of this class,
In 1896, together with several other
gentlemen, he organized the Royal
Highlanders along lines then unknown
In fraternal insurance. He devoted his
entire time to promoting this' society
. and since the organization, has had
complete charge of the field work.
The success of the Royal Highland
ers has been truly marvelous, as it is
now operating in most of the north
ern and western states, and has a
membership of over twenty thousand,
with a surplus of nearly three-quarters
of a million dollars.
Mr. Sharp is a member of the Na
tional Fraternal Congress, and served
for years as a member of the "Statis
tics and Good of the Orders" commit
tee, which gave to the world the "Na
tional Fraternal Congress Table of
Rates," quoted in every insurance au
thority as the most nearly correct mor
tality table in existence. He is now a
member of the "Insurance Commis
sioners" committee of the National
Fraternal Congress, and secretary of
tho Nebraska Fraternal Congress.
In ten years Mr. Sharp has been
gratified to find that over forty of the
fraternal societies have re-adjusted
their rates, many of the largest pat
terning in a great mesaure after the
Royal Highlander plan.
He has been re-elected unanimously
at every session of the Executive
Castle.
Mr. Sharp is a member of the Mod
ern Woodmen, Ben Hur, Fraternal
Union and other fraternities. He is
a?so Vice-President of the Woodmen
Accident Association, the largest pure
ly mtuual accident association in the
United States. Together with Dr.
Faulkner, he erected the Fraternity
Building, the largest office building la
Lincoln. He Is also secretary-treasurer
of the Lincoln' Telephone Company,
capital one million dollars. He is one
of the promoters and members of the
Executive Committee of the Citizens
St'eet Railway Company. He has
many other prominent and important
business connections, his being a life
of marked activity along business lines.
F. J. Sharp.
F. J. Sharp, the chief secretary of
the Royal Highlanders, v.-as born at
Pittsburg, Pa., on December 26th, 1861.
He is a graduate of the Bryant & Strat
ton Business College of Chicago, both
business and law course. He entered
the employ of L. Ketch am & Bro., of
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, and later was man
ager of the Mendota Mines and Rail
way Material Co., of Missouri. In the
early boom days of Leadville, Colo., he
was paymaster of the American Mining
and Smelting Co., passing through the
exciting times contemporary with the
discovery and development of the "Lit
tic Pittsburg," "Little Ella," and other
ruining bonanzas4
He left the west to form a co-part
nership with his brother, W. E. Sharp
in the grain, coal and hardware bus!
ness in towns In Hamilton county.
Nebr. His ripe experience in business
forms, and expert knowledge of book
keeping was recognized in his unani
mous selection as chief secretary of
the Royal Highlanders, of which he is
a co-founder. To this position he ha3
been unanimously re-elected at each
Executive Castle convention since the
organization of the society. He is the
author of most of the forms in use
and. is the editor of. "The Royal High
lender." The entire clerical work of
the society is in his charge, and much
of the success of the society can be
attributed to his superb management
of these important duties.
The office of the chief secretary of
the society is in the new building just
completed at Aurora, Nebraska, owned
by the Royal Highlanders.
He 13 a prominent member of the
Odd Fellows, Masons, Ben Hur, Mod
ern Woodmen, A. O. U. W., Red Men,
and other fraternal societies.
The Executive Board.
The Executive Board of the Royal
Highlanders is composed of the Presi
dent, Chief Secretary, Chief Treasurer.
and four High Prudential Chiefs. Mr.
A. E. Siekman is the Chief Treasurer.
a product of Nebraska, coming to Ham
ilton county in the early days, and
homesteading. He is interested ir
many business enterprises, but has de
voted his time mostly to real estate
and loan business. He owns some of
the best farms in Hamilton county,
and large tracts of land in other por
tions of the state. He has been Chief
Treasurer since the organization of
the society, of which he was one of
the founders. Though millions of dol
lrra pass through his hands, so wise
have been his recommendations of in
vestments, that January 1st, 1906, not
one cent was past due, nor was there
even a defaulting interest payment.
H. B. Treat resides at Fremont. He
Is prominently connected with several
banks, and a large stockholders in the
Rector & Wright Wholesale Hardware
Co. of Omaha.
C. A. Smith is cashier of the Tildeu
National BanVc.
L. J. Siekman is assistant cashier
of the German National Bank at Hastings.
F. H. Hanke is a prominent business
man at Sutton, Nebr.
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WHOLESALE & RETAIL LIQUORS
"THE LITTLE GOLD DUST."
A Popular Thirst Emporium Conduct
ed According to Law.
Mr. Emil Dahl, who owns a'hd ope
rates the "Little Gold Dust" saloon,
located at 125 North Eleventh street,
Is a gentleman who is thoroughly fa
miliar with the proper way to conduct
a saloon and have everyone of his cus
tomers perfectly satisfied.
In the first place he keeps the best
of everything in the nature of wines,
liquors and cigars, and presides over
the place with that degree of cordial
ity and courtesy which is attractive to
all.
It has always been his aim to give
his customers the best that can be
had, and the large and Increasing pa
tronage which he enjoys is an evi
dence that he accomplishes his aim.
Mr. Dahl's ' saloon is always con
ducted In a manner that makes is a
delightful place to drop in at, and one
never regrets the few minutes spent
in his genial company.
G. A. JUGEIMHEIMER.
Agent for "Stars and Stripes" Special
Brew of Beer.
Mr. O. A. Jugenheimer is the agent
in Lincoln for the famous "Stars and
Stripes," the special brew of the cele
brated Willow Springs Brewery.
The water used by this brewery in
the brewing of their beer is from the
world famous Willow Springs, and the
beer Is absolutely pure and whole
some. It Is the best of light beers for
home use.
His place is located at 916 P street
and Is the headquarters for union men
who like good beer.
His place is well kept and in addi
tion to the famous beer drawn by him,
he keeps a select stock of the finest
of wines, liquors and cigars.
He not only does a large retail busi
ness, but be has built up a large and
constantly Increasing business in the
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way of family and wholesale trade on
the Willow Springs "Stars and
Stripes" beer in cases.
Mr. Jugenheimer is a most genial
and cordial gentleman and to meet
him, is to like him.
At his place you will always receive
a most cordial welcome and good attention.
JOHN BAUER.
General Agent for the Celebrated Dick
Bros.' "Quincy Beer."
Mr. John Bauer Is a gentleman of
ability and integrity and is well known
throughout the city.
He is resident agent for -the Dick
?ros. Brewing Co.'s celebrated beer,
with offices at 112 South Ninth street,
and warehouse at 327 to 335 South
Eighth street. "
The celebrated "Quincy" beer of the
Dick Bros. Brewing Co. is one of the
best known and most popular Ameri
can beers on the market today, the
enormous consumption and large' in
crease in yearly output being the best
evidence of this fact.
This beer is bottled and supplied to
the trade of Lincoln and vicinity by
John Bauer, wholesale liquor dealer
and importer of foreign wines and
brandies.
"Quincy" beer is a Beer of quality,
and has stood the test of years, and
has steadily grown in popularity, until
today it is one of the most popular
beers sold in the West.
The Dick Bros. Brewing Co., at their
home city and wheverer they have
distributing agents or branches, have
made a specialty of catering to family
trade, and making special prices for
case lot? direct to the consumer.
Mr. Bauer, who Is the bottler and
distributer of "Quincy" beer, is a well
known gentleman. His wholesale busi
ness is the largest and most success
ful In tho city. He imports wines and
brandies direct for his trade and
handles the best to be had in his line
The combination of interests of Dick
Bros. Brewing Co. and John Bauer
makes a business of large proportions
and one of which the city is justly
proud.
Both Mr. Bauer and the manage
ment of the Brewing Co., at their head
quarters, h-uve always manifested a
friendly interest in the cause of labor.
THE RAYMER TWINS.
They Look Alike and Are Both Good
Fellows.
There are two gentlemen in Lincoln,
brothers twin brothers and their
best friends can not tell them apart,
but any one who has ever met them
can easily tell that they are Raymers,
and that they are the right sort.
The Raymer Twins, who conduct at
1422 O street a first-class sample room,
are gentlemen who to meet Is to have
a desire to meet again and often.
They always have a pleasant wel
come for all comers, and all of their
customers are treated with that uni
form courtesy which Is one of the nat
ural traits of the Raymers.
In their business they carry the best
of wines, liquors and cigars, and all of
the cigars handled by them are union
made and bear the blue label.
The Raymers have a particularly
warm spot in their hearts for union
men, and you will always be made to
feel at home- in their place, and you
will always find it conducted in a busi
nesslike and quiet manner.
& Crotty always have a cordial wel
come for the boys, and the goods
which you get there are the best to be
found anywhere, and all are treated
with that uniform courtesy which is
characteristic of the genial proprie
tors. They keep a full and well assorted
stock of the finest of wines, liquors
and cigars both domestic and import
ed, and their draught and bottled beer
is the best brewed. They carry a fine
line of Lincoln and other union made
cigars, the cigars which bear the blue
label on the box, and the cigars which
are equal to any made.
MARK WILBER.
FLOYD & CROTTY.
The Best in Their Line and the Label
in Sight.
One of the most popular places in
Lincoln is the "Senate," located at 130
South Eleventh street. Messrs. Floyd
A Union Man Who Acts His Unionism
All the Time.
Mr. Mark Wllber, who conducts the
"Typo Saloon," located on P street,
opposite the new postoffice, is a union
man himself and a member of the Bar
tenders' Union and was for several
terms nnanciai secretary oi tne or
ganization. He is a staunch and true
inena or organized labor, and a con
sistent friend.
In his saloon, which is conducted in
a first-class manner, you will always
find the best .that can be had in the
way of wines, liquors and cigars. His
saloon is commodious and comfortable
and to visit once and meet Mr. Wilber
is to want to return. He has that way
about him which makes one feel per
fectly at home the first, time you meet
him.
Mr. Wllber will always make you
glad you called, and you will go away
with that satisfied feeling, which only
comes when you get the best goods
and served in a courteous manner. He
is agent for Storz Brewing company's
Blue Ribbon beer and solicits family
trade for case beer.
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MISCELLANEOUS INTERESTS
H.
RIDGELEY MERCHANDISE
COMPANY.
A Popular Credit House That Deserves
Liberal Patronage.
The. H. B. . Ridgeley Merchandise
company, located at 1406 O street, are
dealers in clothing, dry goods and gen
eral merchandise. By their honorable
and public-spirited methods of dealing
they have built up a large and con
slantly increasing business and are ex
ceedingly popular.
This concern carries a full line of
clothing and everything in the way of
wearing apparel and sell the same at
the lowest prices; they also extend
credit, which allows the purchaser ' to
buy what he wants and pay in weekly
or monthly payments.
They make a specialty of carrying a
full line of label goods.
The management of this concern
have always manifested a friendly in
terest in the cause of labor, and work
ing men will make no mistake in giv
ing their support and co-operation to
tti3 well-known concern.
They are reliable and you will al
ways get a square deal at Ridgeley's.
Bell, F 969.
THE TIFFANY COMPANY.
An Enterprising Concern That Is Mak
ing Great Progress.
The Tiffany company, with office lo
cated at 244 North Tenth street, and
factory at 321 Dudley street, are manu
facturers of disinfectants and Tiffany's
Lice Killer, in both powder and liquid
form. They are dealers In bug ex
terminators, spray pumps and all kinds
of horticultural supplies.
Mr. Manley D. Tiffany, the proprie
tor, is a gentleman of ability and in
tegrity, and is well known in commer
cial circles. By his honorable and
public-spirited methods of dealing he
has built up a large and constantly
increasing business and is exceedingly
popular. He is a man who has always
taken an interest in every public move
ment for the betterment and advance
ment of the business interests of. Lin
coln, and is a thoroughly good citizen.
Workingmen will make no mistake
in giving their support and co-operation
to this well known gentleman.
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guaranteed satisfactory workmanship,
The wives and daughters of working
men will make no mistake in giving
their patronage to this well known
lady.
J. L. WOODWORTH.
Horse Goods Is His Line, and It Is a
Good One.
Mr. J. L. Woodworth Is a retail deal
er in harness, saddlery, whips, collars,
blankets, robes, nets and everything
for the horse.
He is located at 121S O street, and
bis store is truly headquarters for all
horse goods.
He makes a specialty of light har
ness and carries a splendid line.
He also does all kinds of harness re
pairing in the most approved manner,
promptly and at. moderate prices. ,
Mr. Woodworth is a gentleman of
ability and integrity - and has always
been interested in the cause of labor,
and should be supported by all work
ingmen.
HOWARD BROTHERS.
SADIE PUCKETT.
A Popular Milliner Who Has Achieved
a Merited Success.
The millinery store of Miss Sadie
Puckett, located at 124 South Twelfth
street, is one of the most popular mil
linery stores in Lincoln.
Miss Puckett is an artist and an
adept milliner of experience. Her cre
ations in ladies' hats are the admir
ation of everybody, and her constantly
increasing business is a proof of this
fact. ,
Every hat or bonnet that leaves her
store Is inspected by her and receives
her approval before she allows it to
be taken away.
In work done at her store she em
ploys none but the best and most pro
ficient milliners and her customers are
Electrical Contractors Who Keep Well
at the Front.
Howard Brothers, located at 237
South Eleventh street, are electrical
contractors. The members of this firm
Raymond D. Howard and Wllloughby
C. Howard, are both electricians of ex
perience and are thoroughly versed in
their chosen business. They are
equipped and prepared to handle tho
largest contracts ior electric wiring,
lighting or electrical equipment of
any nature.
These gentlemen are both well
known f esidents of Lincoln and - by
their uniform courtesy and honesty
have built' up a large and constantly
increasing patronage and are exceed
ingly popular.
They have always treated the great
question of labor with fairness ani
justness and are entitled to support
and co-operation.
P. WAY.
The Pioneer Tinner and Furnace Man
of Lincoln.
Mr. P. Way is a tinner, and a man
ufacturer and dealer in furnaces with
place of business at 2014 O street. Mr.
Way is one of the pioneers among the
business men of Lincoln and was the
first tinner to start In business in the
city. He is a man of wide experience
in the heating line, and if you want a
furnace, or anything appertaining to
furnaces, you can do no better than
call upon P. Way, the furnace man, for
he knows all there is to know about
furnaces from fire box to back draft.
By his honorable and public-spirited
methods of dealing, Mr. Way has built
up a large and constantly increasing
business and is exceedingly popular.
He has always manifested a friendly
! interest in the cause of labor and is
entitled to the co-operation and sup
port of all who have the best Interests
of labor at heart. Telephone 3046 Au
tomatic. '
OWN YOUR OWN HOME.
WE WILL SHOW YOU HOW.
Occidental Building & Loan Association
Of Omaha.
We will loan $1.000 for pay
ments of $1 7.00 per month making it
possible for you to buy a house at no
greater expense than paying rent and
in place of a bundle of rent receipts you
have a deed for a home. -
' Send for prospectus containing a
proposition of special interest to labor
ing people,
LINCOLN BRANCH, 118 North 14th Street.
Telephones Auto. 2064. Bell A1024.
E. H. BLISARD, General Manager.
ANYONE WHO TIMS
' of getting a piano within the next two or three
years should see the Ross P. Curtice Co., 1125 O
St,, Lincoln, Nebraska. They certainly have a
new and novel proposition to make prospective
piano buyers. Something that has proven satis
factory wherever introduced. It costs but a
postal card to get particulars. ,
For a quarter of a 'century this firm has been
the leader in the Piano industry in Nebraska.
Their line of Pianos consist of the oldest and
best to be had. , . '
ROSS P. CURTICE CO.
1125 0 St., - Lincoln, Neb.
Other Stores: Omaha, Neb. City, Grand Island, Beatrice
Near the Depots ftf Phone ffij 1 block of P. 0.
N THE WESTERN
MO I b.L
CHRIS ROCKE, PROPR.
Rates $1.50 to
$2 Per Day
Remodeled, Modern
Refurnished Throughout
Special Rate by
the Month
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731 O St.
Lincoln, Nebr.
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HAPPY HOMES
JIay Always be Found When the Furniture Comes From The
STAR FURNITURE CO.
i A DOLLAR OR TWO
CASH
A WEEK WILL DO.
CREDIT
The Wage-Earners Furniture Supply House.
208 South llth St. - . - Lincoln, Nebraska.
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WINDOW SHAPES
Capitol Hand made Oil Opaque Shadings
mounted on Hartshorn Rollers, are the
best.
Manufactured by the
LINCOLN SHADE CO.
Sold by dealers only.