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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (April 25, 1891)
19. . OMAHA DAILY BEE : ; \s Fashionable Frivolities Indulged In By Omaha's ' Noighbora , DOINGS OF THE GAY WORLD , ( V Weekly HCHIIIMO ofSoulnl Affairs In U'hluli Tlic " < ) " of Tlio fctato llitvo I'lciiNiintly Nebraska Is fortunate In having a number of cities In which the gentler nrts arc culti vated. If you are Interested In knowing the names of these cities by all means read the following resume ol the social doings of the past week : Lincoln. A. Hurlbut rcttiritGcl Tuesday morning from his eastern trip. Rov. John Turner left Tuesday for un ex tended visit ut Terra Hnutc , Ind. John Scott and Charles Brown left Tues day night for Cherry Valley , Ark. Chancellor and Mrs. Crclghton nro the guests of Mr. Jacob llalsh , of DoICalb , III. Mrs. .1. N. Hnrnhnm , of 1029 It street , loft on Thursday to visit relatives nt Mt. Sterl ing , 111. Mrs. ,1. B. Fradcnburg left Tuesday for St. Joseph to visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Thad U. Adams loft Tuesday for Dus Molncs , bong called there by the illness of icr mother. Charles J. Tomploton has returned from an ibscnco of several months at Kansas City , Jhlcngo and Oinuba. Mrs. Emma Seaman , of 1130 ii street , is en- loying Hit ) pleasures of a week's visit from scr mother , Mrs. Porter , of Stella. Prof. Parks was married Saturday morn ing nt ' .I : ! ! ! ) to Miss Lena M. Knott. ono of York's fairest and most accomplished young Lincoln people will bo pleased to learn that Mr. find Mrs. Dado Hill , now located at Wymore , are preparing for it removal back to Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew .lessen loft Monday 'or New York City , where they will tnko .no North German Lloyd steamer for B re- aicn , Germany. Walter F. .Smith of Michigan , ono of the : ornetists in tlio Marino bund , was a guest during his visit to Lincoln of his relatives , Mr. and Mrs. H. U. Sawyer. George Shaffer , prlvnto clerk In the ofllco f the county Judge , Is enjoying a visit from tils sister , nn accomplished young lady from Chicago , who arrived Thursday. Mrs. J. II. McMurtry and Mrs. Colonel Alexander Houglnnd returned Thursday from Louisville , Ky. , and Lnyfayctte , Ind. , where they spent the past six weeks with relatives and friends. The annual encampment of cadets has been permanently ilxcd by the regents of the state university , it will bo from the second Tuesday in May until the following Monday , commencing on May II. Captain .1. E. Hill and daughter , Miss Winnie , returned last Tnursday from Ham ilton , 111. They report that Mrs. Hill bus iustalnod some perceptible improvement trom her treatment there. Hov. and Mrs. 1C. S. Ralslon have estab lished a homo at Lcadvllle , Colo. , for which point they took their departure last Thurs day. They have in Lincoln many warm friends who will wish them prosperity in their new homo. Prof. McMillan , of the class of < ST , state university , and now professor of botany In Minnesota , hopes to go abroad for study this have Mr. Woods , assistant botanist hero , ( ill nls place during his absence. Dr. Hillings , wife mid child , Jcavo on Tues- 3ay ne.xt for Boston. Mrs. Billings and Miss Frieda will visit relatives until Juno , and then go into the Berkshire- hills until fall , tvhen they return to Lincoln. Dr. Billings will stay In Boston till May 15 , when ho will irlslt a very intimate friend ut Newport for four weeks , and will then return to Lin coln. coln.Prof. Prof. E. W. Hunt , who since IS81 has been associate professor of English and oratory in the stnto university , has received a merited promotion from the regents. Ho will hence forth bo professor of English and orutorv , rvith n nice Increase of salary. It is pro- turned that an associate professor will ho ap pointed to help him , so that ho can devote moro tlmo to oratory In future. Cards nro out announcing the marriage of Mr. C. G. St. John of this city and Miss Ueorglo Harrington Boydcn , April ± 3 , at the residence of the bride's mother , 111 ! South Ninth /ttrcet / , Brooklyn , N. Y. Mr. St. John has resided in this city for several years and Is known to a largo circle of friends ns nn at torney of wsalth and prominence. Miss Bov- flcn is a lady of culture who will add grace and charm to the social circles of this city. William G. Uittcr of Kansas City , Mo. , and Laura It. Bll/.zard , daughter of Dr. and Mrs , Blizzard of this city , wore united In marrlago nt high noon Tuesday , at the residence of the bride's parents. The ceremony was per formed by the Hov. V. S. Stein of St. Paul's church , In the presence of friends and rela tives. Mr. niui Mrs. Hitter started Tuesday afternoon for their now homo in Kansas City ivhither the good wishes of their , many friends follow them. The grounds of the Lincoln tennis associa tion have been placed In better condition than they have over been since the club was or ganized , and the members have already begun playing In earnest. Three courts have been laid out and a fourth will ho made ready im mediately , TUo club house has been reno vated und will bo made secure enough to ndiidt the storage of valuable property there without danger of loss. It Is proposed to commence active preparations soon for n Hcriefl of tournaments that will nrouso much Interest. Members nro assured that thing is in readiness for ploying , and every that they will bo able to got , Into a sot bv dropping ' aroundany evening between G und'7 o'clock. Ono of the ploasnntest little parties during the week was ono that assembled Thursday evening at the residence of. Mr. and Mrs. J , B. Fradenborg , ! ! ( ) South Eighth'street. The guests arrived unannounced , for the avowed purpose of creating n surprise In the manner of their coming , and they undoubt edly succeeded , but their reception was none the loss cordial by the hospitable host ami hostess. The evening was spent In amuse ments of various kinds. Refreshments were hcrvod , and at u late hour the guests de parted. Those present were : Messrs , and McsdumcsT. F. Lnsch , James Ilo.iton , J. II , Corrlek , 11. W. Hamiall , W. L. Williams , Kulor , Misses Ada luuton , Eva und Ivy Bol- Bhaw and Sadie Young. Judge and Mrs. Allen W. Field entertained n most ngrccnhlo party of friends at their comfortable homo , Ih'JS N street , Wednesday evening , chlolly ns a compliment to the two now Juntos of the district court nnd their wives. The muusmnonl of the evening was the cxhllarlatlng pamo of razzlo-dnzrlo. The Judicial ermlno and dignity were forgotten In the -.nalous penetration of thu mysteries of Unit pastltno , together with the other pleas , ures of the evening. There were present ludgo nnd Mrs. Tibholts , Judge and Mrs. Hull. Messrs. and Mesdumes N. C. Abbott S. W. JJurnhnmV. \ . B. Sawyer , J. A. ' Snvdor , I. W. Lansing. Hawloy' Church , E. P. Holmes , John B. Wright. John Doollltle , A. S. Havmond , George Cook , Dr. nnd Mrs. lilKhtcr , Mrs. C. E. Yutos nnd Miss Stoddanu The honors of the evening were awarded to Mr. Abbott and Mrs. Yates for proficiency in the gamo. Kroinniit. Will Brown loft Wednesday evening for a visit with his brother at Salt t.ako City. H'irvoy ' Mosoly , of Hot Springs , Dak. , Is In the city vldttng his parents and friends. Secretary Clomonco of the Young Men's ChrMlan association , was a Norfolk visitor .Monday. Hon. GooiV'o W. Dorsoy has returned homo from a tour of two orthreo weeks through the Now England states. Thursday evening Mr. nnd Mrs , L , M , Kvwirnvo another delightful 0 o'clock tea party to a liirgo number of tnelr friends , ( Mrs. Uoorgo HleUoclc nnd llttlo daughter Hortha have arrived from Washington , they having stopped nt Shoboyenu for a visit with friends , Hay Nye nnd B. P. Stuffcr returned Mon day from AU extended western tour to Denver , Ogdou alia other poluts , in company with General Superintendent Hughes of the Elkhorn - horn road , in the lattor's prlvato car. George. E. Warner and family loft Thurs day to make their iwrmnncnt resilience In Omaha. During their Brief residence In Fremont. Mr. nml Mrs. Warner and daugh ter , Miss Zayduh , became popular members of society und their departure is greatly re gretted. Mrs. O , R. Jepson , who bos been In the city n guest of her Fremont relatives left Monday on her return homo to Lead CItyb.D , Fivirpromlnont young society gentlemen , Messrs. Thad Qulnn , Frank Ellick , Clarence Gurvln , Charles Nlcodemus and Ira Wood , have organized the Lightning Calling club , Their first tour was madoamong their friends Sunday evening. They uniformed them selves with umbrellas for protection from the rain nnd made the rounds. They surprised nnd dellgntcd twenty of their friends in the onopvenlng. George W. Davy , clerk of the district court , loft Thursday for Nashvlllo , Tcnn. , where ho expects to make his future homo Mrs. Davy nnd children will remain here for a time , until n residence can bo prepared for them in their now home , when they will follow. Mr. Davy has been prominent hero in business , political and social affairs and the loss of himself and estimable wlfo will bo deeply felt , Tuesday evening Mr. nnd Mrs. J. W. Love gave u largely attended reception nt their elegant homo on north Main street. It was n farewell party for Mr. Love who leaves this week for his now post of duty ns United States consul nt Sun Salvador. The evening wus delightfully spent by their guests , Mr. nnd Mrs. Love both being charming enter tainers. Mrs. Mark M. Goad's three pansy teas , given nt her beautiful country residence nt Mnplo Grove farm , were the social events of the present week. They took place on Wednesday , Thursday and Friday after noons from ! 1 to 7 o'clock. On each occasion there were about fifty of Mrs. Cond's lady friends present to enjoy her hospitality. The apartments were tastily decorated for the event and presented a most charming np- pearanco Potted plants , ferns nnd bou quets of ( lowers graced every nook mid cor ner , The refreshments were served in the dining room nnd on small squnro tables in the parlors. The table linen all bore neat- ilosiL'tis of nansli'S. und in the center of encn tame was n nouquei 01 rcai Dowers. Each guest was presented with u printed souvenir In the shape of a bunch of pansy blossoms , containing nppropriato poet ical sentiments , menu and the numo of the hostess. Mrs. Coad were a beautiful recep tion gown of tnuroon silk , plain skirt , cor- .sago with Jowcl trimmings , nnd diamonds. Mrs. M. II. Hlnman and nor dnughter.Mrs. W. J. Dorics , gave n literary reception Tues day nfternoon to a large number of their married friends , Each guest wus requested to bring n quotation with the naino of its au thor. These quotations were read aloud in the presence of the entire company und the persons correctly naming the authors of the largest number of extracts was nwanled the prize. Mrs. Van Guiisbcck curried off first honors and Mrs , Gibson second. Splendid refreshments were served. The guests were : Mesdames E. H. Vaughan , C. M. Williums , .1. P. uckctt , C. C. Pollard , W. S. Brown.S. Albcrtson , N. Turner , F. L. Joy. E. W. Mar tin , M. Duvics , S. B. Colson , Theron Nye , Fred Nye , M. J. Tompkms , A. J. Fowler , H. J. Leo , J. T. May , 0. F. Stouffer , 1. B. Hick- ox , E. C. Usher , F. L. Esmay , C. Coinnn , N. II G. Fife , J. F. Koynolds , E. Schurman.W. Porterfield , T. Turner , B. Baldwin , A. Nico- dcnuis , C. M. Stcbbins , E. L. Eno , D. Cros- wcll. M. Rogers , W. R. Wilson , \V. Uenton , F. Bunncll , George W. E. Dorsoy , A. Trues- dell , E. Homier , C. Packard , J. II. Van Gaasbeok , W. H. Mead. James Balding , C. H. Perrigo , J. A. Elliott , Theo. Huetto , .1. Hormcl , W. J. Bigger , E. Blcwett , H. D. Brooks , W. Gillette , J. H. Wintorstcen. Robert , Hayes , D. Franklin , B. W. Hcv- nolds , Fred Biles. E. F. Gray , A Gibson , L. B. Smith , Mrs. Bugh , W. B. Marshall. E. H. Barnard. J. W. Andrews , C. W. Hyatt , L. E. Chubbuck , West Point. voric. G.V. . Wlrt left Monday for Arapahoo. A. Pnrmeleo loft Monday for St. Paul , Minn. Mrs. ( J. W. Schiller and children nro visitIng - Ing in Buffalo , N. Y. , _ Mr. nnd Mrs. Peri-y'lCllncr returned homo Monday from Omaha. Sister Jo30phluo"0f thoUrsullno convent went to Hastings Wednesday. Rev. C. S. Lcopcr of Chicago Is visiting with his brother , Hov. E. Leeper. Governor Corcoran arrived homo from A week's visit In Chicago Wednesday. The Presbyterian ladles are arranging for a course of lectures In the near future. Mrs. Garrigu of St. Louis is in the city visiting her daughter , Mrs. James Coylo. Mrs. Boveridgo of Saunders county is the guest of her brother-in-law. J. R. Boveridgo. Mr. nnd Mrs , M. M. Dewisnn of Lincoln were the guests of Mrs. Carscaddcn tor sev oral days. The ladies society of the Methodist church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. J , S. Knott on East Hill. Miss Margaret Eads of Aurora was the guest of Miss May Corbott for several days , returning homo Monday. Postofllco Inspector C. J. Brown of Omaha WHS in the city Wednesday looking after the now location of the postofficc. Miss Birdie Graves , who has boon visiting Miss Katie Knapp for several days , returned to her homo nt Benedict Monday. Alllo Parkinson arrived homo Wednesday from Chicago for a short visit. Ho was ac companied by his gousin , Miss Bosswcll of Council Bluffs. The Young Women's Christian Tomnor- nnco union held a reception in honor of Mr. E. A. Ford Monday evening nt the residence of A. Pnrmeleo on East Fifth street. Mr. Ford will leave In a few days to take up missionary work in Gaboon , Africa. Our "High Five club" held Its funeral exorcises at the Lo Grande hotel parlors Tuesday night. The gentlemen entertained the luuies. The mourners present were : Misses Maud Clfdcoto , Lou Love , Clara Smith , Bertha lunghuhn , Bellu Parkinson , Lllllo Cook , Nellie Shepherd , Florence Williams , Augusta Reader , Maggie Loflcr , ' Messrs. Harry 'Harrison , S. Mansfield , George Chilcoto , Lynd Cowan , Carl Dart , Sterns Ilutchlns , Charles Gung , Orrln Barnett , Robert McGInnls nnd Edward Woods. The members of the East Hill Hlgn Flvo club were hoapltublv entertained by Mr. and Mrs. C. A. McCloud in their cozy homo Fri day night. The evening's programme was opened by n duct. "What Are the Wild Waves Saying ! " by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bugncll , followed by nn original selection by Mr. McCloud , entitled , " \\oMay Have Been Sleeping , But Are Not Deud Yet , " after which the gue.sts manipulated the cards until n late hour. The honors were won by Charley Burt and the booby by J. F , Ferguson. This was the last club meeting of the season. IK : iiricc. Thomas J. Smith of SaundancoVyo. \ . , Is In the city. S. J. Enquost has gene to Chicago on n brief visit. H. D. McManaglo of Mtddlotown , N. Y , , Is In the city. A. H. Ellis of Beloit , Kan , , was In the city Tuesday. J. R. Woodcock of Fnirbury was n Beatrice visitor Tuesday. County Judge Bourne Is convalescent from nn attack of la grippe. H. N. Anderson of Natchez , Miss. , is visitIng - Ing friends in the city. Dr. M. W. Walton has returned from n brief visit to San Francisco. Steve S. Jones of Lincoln was In the city for a few hours Wednesday. Joseph Whlto of Lancaster , Pa. , Is visiting the homo of Mrs. M. L. Ewlng , City Clerk Philips has about recovered from a severe attack of la grippe , F. M. Ellis , architect , of Omaha , was in the city for n short while last week. Judge A. Hardy was called to Cortland , Wednesday on Important professional busi ness. ness.Mrs. Mrs. Hello Hollowny , of Horklmor , Kan. , Is visltiug the family of her brother , James Placo. Senator Paddock is able to bo about again after being kept at homo several days with throat trouble. Mr. G. A. Salmon has returned from Iowa , whence ho had been on the sad mission of the burial of his wlfo. W. J , Jeffrey and family have removed to the Puget Sound region where they will niako their future homo. Fred ThUtlewnlto toturhod to Beatrice Tuesday , after ft prolonged visit to Denver , Salt I.UKO , nnd other western points. A ble delegation of wwda loving Beatrb-- Ions went up to Lincoln , to hear the United States .Marine band , Tuesday night. J. D. Kilpatrlck has returned from his California trip much Improved In health. Ho will remain In Beatrice during the sum mer. mer.M. M. A. Brown , wlfo mm children returned to Kearney , Wednesday after n visit of several days with friends and relatives In this city. The resignation of Hov. Robert Scott ns rector of Christ Episcopal church Is an nounced. Ills successor has not yet been named. Mrs. II. H. Flddlck of Galena , 111. , is In the city visiting her father , Cyrus Aldcn , her sister , Mrs O. II. Swingloy , and her brother , J. H. Aldcn. Jim Cndy , the well known nrtlst of this city nnd section is nblo to bo on the streets again after n two week's ' solgo with the pre vailing malady In grlpi-o. Mrs. M. E. Schultz , who has been seriously 111 for some weeks past ut her homo In this citv , was taken to Kansas City , last week for medical treatment by skilled specialists of that city. J. H. Bell , son-in-law of Hov. J. W. Stewart - art , returned Saturday from n visit of several weeks to Galveston , and other Texas points. Ho returned with his family to their homo at Aurora , Nob. , this week. Mrs. W. S. Holmes of LnCrosso , WIs. , nrrlvcd In the city Tuesday pursuant to n telegram announcing the serious illness of her father , Mr. William Graham , who is suffering from an attack of la grippe. The Christian Endeavor societies of the city gave a very successful and largely at tended entertainment nt the Auditorium Monday evening. The proceeds were quite encouraging , nnd were devoted to benevolent purposes. Issnc Newton Barnes , nn old colored gen tleman , nnd unique character of the city , died Monday last off n coinpllputlon of ail ments Incidental to old age. Newton was for a long while Janitor of the postofilce , nnd ns such was one of the best known u-id most generally liked men of the city. Grnml iHliiiul. \V. C. Phlpps of Kansas City was a Grand Island visitor * Monday. i Walter Thompson nnd E. H. Culver1 went to St. Paul. Nob. . Tuesdav. Miss Vina Janss will leave for Chicago Saturday to make that city her future homo. Mrs. W. B. Thompson has received the appointment of H. & M. station ngcnt nt Hastings and will leave for that city in n few days. Ed Kelfcr and Gus Glade have formed n partnership to engage in the dry goods busi ness at Pueblo , Colo. Mr , Kelfer left Tues day lor Chicago to purchase nntocKof goods , The Social Hour club gave another of their pleasant dances Friday evening , this time at the Palmer houso. Quito a number of society people from Hastings , Kearney nnd Aurora were present and participated in the enjoyment of the occasion. Mr.V. . B. C'nroy will sever his.connection with the Grand Island banking company Mnv 1 nnd will move with his fumjlv back to his old homo in Ohio. Mrs Cn'roy left Mon day for Nebraska City , whore slic will visit with relatives prior to'leaving fqr'tho east. The Ladies' Guild of St. Stephen's Episco pal church gave a musical Thur.sijay evening at the residence of Hon. O. A , Abbott , which proved to bo the most pleasing event of the season , Dainty refreshments were served. The following programme wns rendered in excellent style : Instrumental duetv Misses Bessie Gahan nnd Bertha Williams ; trio , Misses Eva Murphy nnd Ida Hcfiloman and Mrs. O. B. Thomson ; quartet. Episcopal choir ; Instrumental solo , Miss Kittio Wat- .son ; vocal i'net ' , Mr. and Mis. Steve Rev- nurd ; zither solo , Mr. Arthur Mayer : vocal duet , Mr. Ed Knapp and Miss Eva Murphy ; Instrumental solo , Miss Lulu Ilctzcl. Sutton. Mr. S. Carney went to York Monday. \tfuu Ainn GtsinYtitriD lint : lirtiin nit t tn o t.tlr- Mr. T. Elder of Vnrona was hero on Mon day.Mrs. Mrs. Littlcficld of McCool was In town Wednesday. liny Merrill of Lincoln was up to spend Sunday at homo. Mr. Evans , father of Mrs , Broslor , if hero to visit his daughter. - j Miss Clara Clift returned to Denver Wednesday nfternoon. Chnrho White , who lives in Hamilton county , was in town Monday. Mi- . Peter Nouso will start upon the road soon to travel for n cigar firm. Mr. Whit Bemis of York Is on the streets again this week. Mrs. Broslor , who has been very 111 , is bet ter , nnd it Is hoped she will recover. Hov. Bontz ot Hastings was in town lookIng - Ing after his property on Wednesday. Mrs. William Gill , a pioneer s ttler of Clay county was in town on Wednesday. Mr. Schnffwho has been west looking after his timber claim , returned homo Tuesday. Mr. William A. Cox and family , living south of Sutton , were In town Wednesday. Hon. Dick Dobsln conies to Sutton quite frequently since the legislature adjourned. Mrs. Bert Walton \\as called to Grand Island this week to see her fiater , who Is qulto 111. | Miss Lu Hafer is back again from her visit In Tennessee. She prefers living in the bug- enter state. , , The scholars in Miss Clara.flake's ' depart ment of the school had quite a' , programme last Friday. ' Mr. Pont Lodorberg and , wife roturnea from Omaha this week , Where they hnvo been visiting. A A programme was glvc'n'nh't thp M. E. church last Sunday evening by the ladles of the W C. T. U. ' < Mr. P. T. Walton , Mr. Bert Walton nnd H. A. Puwloy started away1 ti > their work Mr. George Merrill nnd His father have both been west on business lately , taking in Holdrego and Mindcn. Fred Brown was over from Clny Center Sunday , whcro ho has employment in the auction store , to visit his parents. The Misses llhodu Waddle , Mumlo Bemis , Clara Stewart and Pet Wulthor went to York Monday to attend tlio district contest. The high school literary society moots ev ery Monday evening nnd n good programme Is generally given by the pupils of tlo ( school. Mr. Katgonstcin is In Lincoln for a short time. Ho will combine pleasure with busi ness by visiting his relatives while In the city. city.Hev. Hev. Schuelzky of Omaha succeeds Hov. Lieploy , In charge at this place of the Gor man Evangelical church , Hev. SohueUky Is from Omaha and a very pleasant gentleman. A meeting of the oldsoldiors , their wives , sons nnd daughters is called ut the opera house this " ( Saturday ) evening to organize a will bo a programme of song and recitation. The scholars In many departments of the school had appropriate exercises on Arbor day. They voted upon the state tree , nnd de cided upon the elm. Scholars and touchers met in the morning nnd planted trees. How- urs , plants and ornamental shrubs in the school yard. Kearney. C. R Decn has returned from a business trip to Denver. E. J. Burnoy nnd wlfo of Cheyenne , nro visjtingJ. D. Scott. Mrs. George Ovormlro wont to Berlin , la. , to visit her parents. Ed Henry of the B , & M. depot force Is away on a vacation. County Treasurer II. Fred Wiley is doing business In Chicago , Captain A. H. Bowonof Hastings inspected the .Sons of A cterans camp on Tuesday even ing. ing.Mr. Mr. nnd Mi * . Ross Vlrden of Mount Pleas- nnt , In. , are visiting Mayor Johnson and family. Mrs. M , J. Woodyard of Parkcrsburg , W. Va. , is visiting her daughter , Mrs P. II. Miller. Miss Ella Mitchell has returned to Hast ings after n long visit with the family of F. C. Phillips. Hev. O. C. Atwater of Fulls City , has taken chtirgo of the pastoral work hero for the Christian church. John Mcllorwlfo nnd daughter of Burling ton , Vt. , curouto from California , stopped lor a visit with A. C. Bo.ssle. The Kearney guards , llfty strong , will bo mustered Into the state survlco on April 0 , Captain 1C. F. Brown commanding. Mrs.JohnBarnard WAS In Hastings Tuesday to mo''t with the executive commlttoo of the Woman's Christian Temperance union. ' Dr. KUza Marco , who hu built uj ? a largo AT > inr , CONTINENTAL BOYS' SUITS. $7.50. . . Ityill pay you to bring the large boys to the Continental to be fitted $8.00 this week. We have too many suits , Some large lots must be reduced. $9.00 We know that these popular prices will do it $7.50 , $8,00 , $9.00 and" $10.0 © $10.00. Short Pant Suits. $2.00 Consider the quality we sell only the best -no shoddy at any price. Our prices for Knee Pant Suits makes the Children's Department $2.50 a $2.75 busy place $2.00 , $2.50 and $2,75 for guaranteed suits. Continental Clothing House ; Oor. Douglas anct ISth Sts. THE LARGEST CLOTHING HOUSE WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI. practlco In the past three years , has nban- doncd her business hero to tnko charge of her invalid father nt Mctnmoru , HI , Arthur Scrnnton , representatlvo of Hobort McUoynolds of Lincoln , 1ms tukcn clinrgo of the mnnagctncnt of the now opera house. "Mr. Unrncs of Now York" Is billed for the grand opening May 1. George D. Asplnwall , who has been In West Virginia the past six weeks , has re turned. Ho met with need success In awak ening an Interest miiong Wheeling capitalists about central Nebraska. Tuesday evening a number of friends of J. C. Ueswick , met at his residence for n peed time. Among these present were : Mr. and Mrb. Cnptaln Spalds , Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Boll , Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Smith , Mr. and Mrs. B. II. Gouldlng , Mr. and Mrs. John Hnrnd , Mrs. James Jenkins , Captain Foster , Dr. Seoloy of Mindcn , and Masters Charles Jenkins and Howard Gouldlng. Saturday night at the industrial school a number of Kearney children enjoyed them selves at a party given byMumlo and Tommy Mtillaliou. About thirty of the llttlo folks , who are members of n dancing club under the tutorship of Prof. Copper , attended the party. The oveninsr was made merry by dancing and the great hull provided them made an excel lent place for the youthful dancers to display their movements. The Unknown club of this city came later in the evening and helped to dance away the remainder of the allotted time. time.Miss Miss Lilian Vnnco gave n progressive high flvo lit her homo on K and Twenty-fourth street Wednesday evening. There were present M. and Mrs. S. M. Ncvins , Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Gamble , Mr. and Mrs. R fc > . Stafford , Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Vance , the Misses Belle Early , Mrs. Karly , Downing , Marston , Udell , Connor , Judd , Hunter , Dolit- tie , Gibson , Laura and A mm Finch , and Messrs. Fred Tillson , C. D. Tillson , J. H. Lathrop , W. K , Davidson , J. E. Stafford , J. n.'Kowe , Will Boyd , A. H. Shcrrett. C. D. Oalentlno , H. J. Hteadman , J. J. Osborno , Howard Bailey. "i1 ' t , - ; - Nebraska City. Mrs. J. II. Carlton has gene to Omaha. J. Sterling Morton is homo from Now York city. city.Miss Miss I'jKU jinniicr ims ruiuruuu uum iuu south. Mrs , John W. Black Is visiting at Farra- gut , la. Miss Nicholson is home from n visit with friends. August DIckerman und wife have moved to Talmago. Hon. John C. Watson und wife are expected homo soon. Mrs. W. II. Gihbs is home from n visit to Kunsa City. Miss Emma Korff hna gene to Lincoln to visit friends. Airs. Lewis Emerick wont to Syracuse Monday on a visit. Mrs. T. C. Atwood and daughter Millie are homo from Omaha. Miss Huttlo Watson of Omaha is in the city visiting friends. Miss E. Williamson Is visiting her daugh ter nt Elmwood , Nob. Mrs. George Vvllcox loft for Lincoln Wcdccsday on u visit. Miss Lena Hydlngcr of Hamburg Is vislt > Ing friends in this city. Miss Alice Hum of Uock Port , Mo. , is visiting friends in the citv. Dr. G. W. Swartz , the dentist , spent Sun day with friends in Omaha. Mrs. G. Venter of Union is visiting her daughter .curs. rrnnK . . squires. Dr. Thomas Gant of Auburn is hero attend ing the bcdsldo of his parents. Father Accorsirii , who has been the guest of Father Cussen , left for the west Wednes day. day.The The young ladles' reading circle mot Fri day evening at tno homo of Miss Kato Taylor. Mrs.Vcimand of Choycnnc , a sister-in-law of Mr. J. II. McLellan , arrived for a visit Wednesday. Mrs. Emma Lyon of Springfield , Mo. , will spend several days visiting with her sister , Mrs. K. Gurrow. Mrs. Frank Sargent of Park City , Utah , is in the city on a visit to nor parents , Mr. and Mrs. Hedllold. Mrs. William Carey and cnlldren of Grand island are the guests of her parents , II. Nuckolls and wife. Mr. mid Mrs. J , K. Kclthloy of Weeping Water uro hero , attending the bcdbido of Dr. Kny , MM. Kclthlcy's father. Thomas and John Wallace of Detroit , Mich. , who have been vlsltin with their sister , Mra. M. Derum , returned homo Sun day. day.Mrs Mrs , W. S. Hector and Miss Mlnnh Hawko entertained n fowof their married Iricnds nt curds Saturday evening , in honor of Mrs. Helen L. Hector of Omaha. Miss Mary Lorton , who lias been visiting In Colorado for the past hlx months , arrived homo Snndav. She was accompanied by her aunt , Mrs. Scott , who will nmko n short visit , The lawn tennis grounds nro being cleaned off and placed In shape by the homo club. It is expected that several Interesting games will bo played this season with club3 oulsldo of the city. Mr. and Mrs. E , A. Pclton , who have spent the winter with their daughter , Mrs. M. L. Havwurd , left Monday for their homo In Now York. Mrs. Iluywurd accompanied them as far as Chicago. Mrs. M. K. Hart , nee O'Brien , and son loft Wcdncidny for New York City , their future home , after visiting her parents for the past ten days. They will bo mot in Chicago by her husband , who loft last Sunday. General und Mra. Van Wyck gave n state dinner at their country homo , Lone Lodge , Tuesday evening. It was nn informal affair and was given only for married folks , hut nevertheless It was ono of the most pleasant gatherings that has taken pluco this season. Those who attended were : Mr. Al Swift and wife , Mr , Cnlhoun and wife , Mr. X.ook and wife , Mr. Steinhart and wife , Mr. Wil son and wife , Mr. H. M. Tnggart and wife , Mr. Lorton and' wife , Mr. U , W. Seymour and wlfo , Mr. D..K Kolfo and wife , Mr. Ed Woolboy and wif < v Dr. Campbell , Mrs. Hlch- nrd Clevo , MM.J Charles Price , Mrs. Allen Hector of Omaha. Mrs. Will Hector , Mrs. Kmmons Holfo. lairs. K. P.Vurrcn nml Mr , and Mm. Jiimnlu Hoed. ' MuCool .Function. J. P. Albin , editor of tbo McCool Hccord , was n visitor nt York Monony of this week. F. L. Young and wlfo have moved to Fair- bury. Kdward Bates , district Judge , was n visitor here this week. Mrs. A. B. Christian was in Lincoln this week , and returned Thursday. W. H. Vandervert returned last Sunday from n business trip in eastern Nohr.iska. Mrs. , T. H. Stanley and sou Halph , re turned ' last Tuesday from Palisldes this state , w'hero ' then had been for the past two wooks. Frank Morrow of Denver Is visiting In this city. Will'Jacobson " is in Hemingford , Neb. , this week , , Mrs. Gcno Johnson is visiting in Spring- Hold , Mo. Charley Iddiolls is rusticating in Kansas City this week. Mrs. Chris. Ilnnscn is visiting friends in Omaha this week. H. M. Oliver returned from n trip to Omaha Tuesday morning. .Too Scales of Chicago is In the city , cir culating among his old friends. C. D. Taylor and wife loft Wednesday for Seattle and Pacific coast points on a pleasure trip. trip.Tho The Hastings Oddfellows will observe the .seventy-second anniversary of the order Monday night next. Tno Hebrews of this city celebrated Seder- night festival nt the residence of M. Stem Wednesday evening. The Ladles' Aid society of the Presbyterian church mot nt the homo of Jacob Bally Wednesday nfternoon. Ed Bloom Is visiting in Iowa City this week. Ho sails for Europe on the ii'Jth and will bo absent until fall. A quiet wedding occurred Wednesday morning at the residence of S. C. Dllloy. The contracting parties wore Seward K. Graham of St. Joe , Mo. , and Miss Mary Dilley of this city. Immediately after an elaborate wed ding breakfast , Mr. and Mrs. Graham de parted for an extended trip to points oast. Genoa. Ezra Adams was nn Albion visitor this week. Hev. Laskcr of LInwood was in town Wed nesday. C. W. Hoffman is reported to bo very sick nt Columbus. Dr. Clark of Columbus spent Sunday with frienus huro. W. F. Blckett Is enjoying the week hunting on the Platto. Ned Bernard of Fremont spent Sunday with Genoa friends. Sctli Mitchell is spending n portion of the week ID Cedar Uupid.s. Frank Cnstor and wife loft hero Monday to visit relatives in Diller , Nob. D. 10. Thomas of Laeon , 111 , , arrived in Genoa Tuesday for a short stay. Miss1 Josie Balsley of St. Edwards was visiting friends In Genoa this week. Miss' Slssons of St. Edwards was a guest of Genoa friends the first of the week. C. C , J rton and J. H. Hosier spent n per tion of | io week in St. Paul on business. John A. Princton of ShobovgonVis. . , has been spending a few days In Genoa the guest of Henry Pape. W. Davis started on Monday for a tour through California , whcro ho contemplates locating If no likes the country. The ladles of tno Congregational society gave a supper nt their parlors on Wednesday night , which was a very enjoyable occasion , Mrs. W. McFayden went to Columbus on Wednesday to Join her husband who has been appointed a conductor on the Norfolk branch. Friday night last was the occasion of a vcrv nleasant tlmo at the residence of Mr. nnuAirv. r. i > icuurmicn. n uuing air , me- Cormick's birthday n largo uumberof friends pothered to assist him in making marry. Among those present were : Mr , and Mrs. Fred Waggoner , Mr , and Mrs. J. Mohler , Mr. and Mrs , C. ICnhl , Mr. and Mrs. W. Mo Ilnydcn , Miss Luclo Wilson , the Mlssos Flcshers , Miss Maud Green , Miss Josie Balsluy , Miss Sissons and Miss Thompson. Mrs. F. E. White was visiting friends in Pacific Junction on Wednesday. Mrs. H. L. Keller of St. Joseph has arrived for a visit with her mother , Mrs , McCrcn. Mrs. O. F. Johnson , accompanied by her grandson Dean , is visiting her parents in Nebraska City. Frank HIchoy , nn attendant nt the Fremont commercial college during the past winter , is again nt homo. J. D , Graves of Dundy county , who has luvm vlsltlncr his brothers here for a week. went to uionwoou to visit nis sisier. The family of the Into Joseph V. Wockbach has removed to Lincoln whcro Charles has arranged a homo for his mother and sisters. Mrs. B. Spurlock of York was In the city , called hither bv the sad duty of attending the funeral of her little nephow.Parkcr Emmons. Mrs. T. J. Isingor , neo Mi.is Mary Hitt of Denver , arrived Sunday morning , bringing her baby with her , for a visit with her parents. Mrs , Dr. \ \ . A. Humphrey , who has been nt Omaha for some tlmo under treatment for her eyes , has returned homo , accompanied by nor mother , Mrs. Noolo. Mr. John H. Young and wife loft Thursday for Sun Jose , Gala. , on a month's ' visit to their son Edgar , who resides at that place. Their son Cicorgo will accompany them. Dr. E , L. Slggins has returned from the Da kota Hot springs , whither ho went n month ago for his health. Winlo In that region ho organized two lodges of Modern Woodmen. Wcdnosdav Arbor day witnessed some very interesting exercises and ceremonies at the high school , and over llfty trees were planted by the different'lusso3. Kach of the ward schools held appropriate exorcises and planted trees. There are now upwards of two hundred trees planted on the grounds at the Central school building. A largo number of good music lovers wont to Omuua Wednesday to hoar the Justly cele brated Marino band. Among the number were Mr. and Mrs. M. B , Murphy , Misses Currlo Orcnsell , Gcrtlo Kornoy , Aldorn Thhrp , Mary McClelland , Hose McCnuloy , " Wettlo Ballnnco. Mattlo Mcudo. Mr. George "Woidnmun , ex-Councilman William Weber , Hermann Klctitch , George Nickel , County Commissioner Frltsch nml Henry U'eekbaoh. Last Saturday evening a number of Emory Buckner's friends assembled at his homo for n social time. The evening was passed In gnuies nnd charades , and a violin duet was beautifully rendered by Myron Elson nnd Herbert Sherwood. 'Hofreshmcnts were served by Miss Buckner. The following young pconlo wore present : Mlssos Kll/abcth Watigh , Florence White , Gortnldo Marshall , Mabel Lctford , Emma Polsall. Lou Smith , Mllly Marten , Nettto Edwards , Dora Adams , Bculah Elson , Bertha Kllntburg , Maud Muuzy , Suslo Hutchison and Futinlo Adams. Messrs. C. Patterson. Hay Dodge , George Powall. liny Wiles , Hilt Wescott , Culllo At wood , Herbert Sherwood , Hulph White , F. McCauley , Emory Buokner , Dick Wniigh , CIvdeDrew , Myron Elson , Frank Travcr , M. Streight , I. Karnus and G. F. S. Burtou. FnlIN t Hy. Miss Jennie Hals ton of Duluth , Minn. , has been visiting friends in this city. Captain . B. Donald of Omaha was in this city the gieater part of last week. Mrs. Burt Wright and two llttlo sons of Lincoln nro visiting Mrs. Wright's mother , Mrs. Stoughton. H. H. Kcrr , who has been attending n chronological school In Chicago , returned homo last Thursday. Mrs. C.irrlo Shaw returned to this city from Gait , 111. , lust week after spending the winter In that placo. Miss Naomi Everts returned to Brownell hull. Omaha , Sunday , after a three weeks' vacation spent nt homo , Arbor day was not generally observed hero. Most of the business houses keeping open nnd doing u fair business. A curd party given at the residence of J. V. HollcbaugU Tuesday evening in Honor of their guests , Miss Annlo Whitney of White Cli/ud nnd Air. Clyde Mont/ol 01 St. Joseph , was heartily enjoyed by the young people who attended. ' iy . The pulpits of the Christian nnd Prosbytc- nan churches have been filled , the latter after several months vacancy. Hev. L. O. Ferguson , formerly of Trov , Kan. , occupies the Christian , nnd Hov. H. J. Bell of Hoi- rego , Neb , , the Presbyterian. ( Jciifvn. Mr. V. * 0. Shlckley Is In Now York city. Mayor Coaksoy Is out again , after cu attack - tack of grippe. Mr. J. D. Carson was in Hebron , , on lega business this week. Enthusiasm for the national gamj is rcvlv- Ing with the advent of spring. Mo/emonts nro on foot for the orgam/ntion of a very select young ladles' club. Mr. C. A. Oldham of Kansas City spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. .1. B. Soxton. Mrs. EstelLa Hamilton of Bclolt , Kas. , is visiting the family of her undo , Mr. J. D. Hamilton. Miss Mary Shickloy has gene to Jamestown - town , O , , whcro she will spend the summer with friends , Friends of Mi's. Catherine Ilhodos , formalh of this city , are pained to lo.irn of her death , which occurred nt her home In Fremont , from nn attack of grippe. About thirty persons from Geneva were In attendance nt'tho orutorial contest ai York last week. Miss May Stewart represented the Gonevn high school in the contest. Arbor day was observed In n fitting man ner by the city schools. Trees were planted nnd interesting literary programmes carried out at both the central and ward buildings , Hov , L. T. Fisher , who has boon pnstor of the Baptist church for the past four yours , will leave with his family next week for Chattanooga , Tumi. A farewell social was given at the parsonage Tuesday evening. Mr. Fred Uriel of Brooklyn , N. Y. , shipped three carloads of horses from hero this week. He paid good prices , and the farmers should fool thankful for the McKlnloy bill , ns It protects them against cheap Canada horses. Osrcola. H. G. ICelm of Lincoln spent last Sunday at the Palace hotel hero , Miss Moroy of Stromsburg visited Hov. J. \V. Scabrook's family over Sunday. Howard Eckort has sold outand started for Seattle , Wash. , the first of the week. Hov. A. M. Tanner attended the meeting of the presbytery at , Omaha the past week. Mrs. J. H. Yotiman Stratton , Nob. , was the guest of George H. McCoy lust week. Mrs. J. W. Scubrook spent several days visiting friends nt York during the week. B. L. Jacobs , editor of the Brulnurd Englo , was In town the first of the week , the guest ot H. J. Banner. Mr. N. O. Brown , with nls daughter , MM. Kimunll , started for Colorado Springs the first of tno week. Our old townsman , C. A. Myers , did bnsl- ness here n few ( lays last week. Charlie likes David Citv first ruto. N. O. Urown returned from wow uneans , La. , last wcok. Ho hud been spending the winter there with his sons. C. A. Lines of Omaha , with hU family , have become pennant settlers of Osceola , moving hero the past week. All the Sir Knights living hero attended n banquet given by thu-commundcry at York on Wednesday nfternoon and ovcnlng. Colllo Beobo wont to Omulia and got him nn artificial log , and now ho goes about with out crutch or cano , and will bo riding n bl- oyclo pretty soon. Leo P. Glllotto , grand custodian , Ancient , Frco nnd Accepted Masons , will visit Osccolu lodge Wednesday evening and give all the rusty fellows a chance to post up. The scholars of the school , under the lead ership of the principal. Prof. SnoJgra s , and the teachers hud excellent Arbor day exercises - cisos , and filled the school house grounds With very pretty trees , The Oddfellows of this city nro making great preparations to go to David City on Mondav to cclobrato the seventy-second an- nlversury of the birth of the order. Arrange ments hnvo boon made for reduced rates on all the railroads on the certificate plan. Hauling * Moiiu-.l In l'roMK | > i- , HASTINGS' ' , Nob. , April 21.-Special [ to Till ! H KB. ] The Impression which seems to prevail In some quarters of the stuto that Hastings has test her old-tirao grip on des tiny U certainly an erroneous 0110. TUB BIK : I representative arrived here yesterday after a I sotnowhat extended , tour ot Nebraska's en- Drs. Betts $ Belts Physicians , Surgeons and Specialists , 14O9 DOUGLxAS S OMAHA , NEU. Tno most widely nml favorably known pee InllBto In ttio Unite 1 Stales. Their long ox perlonco , remarkable skill and nnivnsal sue * cost In the treatment and ciiru of Norvon * . Chronic and HurRlcnl Dlsmises , entitle thoia eminent physicians to the full confidence oi the uflllcti'ri ovei } whore. Tlioy ctmrnntno : A UEKTAIN AM ) POSITIVE OUUE fO the awful effects of early vlco und the nuuior- oils uvlla Hint follow In Itx train. rillVATK. ll/.OOI ) AND SKIN DISEASES sppc-dlly. rninpli'fnlv nml pi-niiaiiontly curort , Nnuvous nniuUTY AND SEXUAL IMB OltUEKS yield readily to thulr skillful treuU " ' ' t"l > 'li'.Ei' . KISTtlLA AND UHCTAL ULOEUij cuarnnti'od cured without pain or detention from business. HYDKUUKLK AN'Il YAllICOCKM } ponna- noiitlr nnrl Rtircessfnllv ( Hired In every case. , i follies or tlio oxrossof mature years. I C'r'ir'IMlklJO | > " " ' "nleud , iormino n tly o l iMVyl Ul\lj cured , rcinovnl comploto. I without cuttlmi , caustic or dilatation , Cure * I effected ut home by patient without o ui < h incut's pain or annoyance , TO YOUNG AND MIDDLE AGED MEN. OUl\li A < JTnl fllPK Kit curly The awful vloo which effects brliiR o | orcnulc wcnkness , destroying both mind n > aff body , with all Us droidud Ills. permunuutJjp cured. / " ni. ' HTJTT1 Address those who hnvo 1m- IJIVij. Dui lu palind tlicini Ives by Im i proper IndulReneo and Hollt.iry nablts , which J inln both mind and body , unfitting them fo I linslncso. ntildv or nmrriuKC. MAHIIIEI ) MKN or tlioso entorins on that 'i ippy life , uu are of physical debility , quickly OTJR SUCCESS Is bnncd upon facts. First Practical cxpsrl- enco. Second Kvcry CIIHO Is apoclally studied , thus BturtliiK rlRhu Third medicines urd prepared In our laboratory exactly to suit each ciio , thus effecting cures without Injury. Drs. Betts & Betts , 1409 DOUGLAS STREET. OMAHA. NEB DON'T BE BUNCOED ' ' by denlors w ho try ( o soli yon woithlub'i IHUOUS pins- torshlcli pay them more inofit than tli Rcnulne JIU.NSO.N'H , which nro In. doirod hy the voluntary testimonials of over SOM pliatmaclMln ini'l ' i-liyfl- clans iis the hcht , 'I'nks nothing Imt JljXbON''S. : . torprtslnKi prosperous and thrifty "third cities , " and ho did not Hull It necessary to search foi-evidences of renewed prosperity. They were noticeable on every hand. If tlio sluns of the times may ho read aright Hust ings has n 'iun entered upon u period of growth and nuttvitv that prondsos to rnrry her u ( 'rcut ways iilontrthc roudof jirosporlty. Iurln ( , ' the past yenr HiistliiKs has ox * * ponded no.irly flfiO.OJO for SCWOMIJO , und the eltv clerk Is now uilvortlslnp for proposals for the construction of sowenio ( In four ad ditional dl.strlc'ts. The waterworks sj-stoin Is nlso liolitB extended this spring by the nd. tltlon of several miles of mains. The city is already supplied with water by twenty-four miles of pipes , and the extension of the sys tem may bo taken ns u very strong ovldcnca of the growth of the city. At the recent municipal elections the eltl- /ens of Hustings , by n prnctleallv unanimous vote , adopted the now city charter provided by law for Nebraska cities having u popula tion of 8,00 ! ) and upwards. The new charter will enable the city to commence a ( .ystom of public Improvements that will ho of great henollt to the rlty. The question ol paving Is being irenorufly discussed , and the scntl nicnt In favor of paving nt least the business streets of the city , scorns to bo unanimous. Hastings has two .street rullwa > lines with an extensive mileage. The pconlo hero nro extremely anxious to see ono or both of the lines converted Into an electric line and sotna stops nave boon taken In thatdlroctloti. The Hastings light mid power company Is fully equipped with the machinery necessary to supply the electric powor. Tlio board of education has decided to erect a now school building In the Fourth ward. The now building will ho a modern brick Htructura U'jd will accommodate ) liOJ jiuplls , The Grand Island sugar factory Is making contracts with Adams county farmers fo * raising hoots this season , Hcvornl local capitalists have organised n company for the mantifauturu of picUloi on an oxtenslvu scnlo. They are letting con < tr.icts to farmorf. for WX ) acres to bo planteJ to cucumber pickles , The plcklo Industry is comparatively a now ono In Nebraska and Its/ ) Impoitunru Is hardly rccognl/.edj hut It wllj V not only diversify agricultural pUraults in this - vicinity but will furnish employment for a largo number of pconlo. ' ' " The capacity of the stnto Insalrti niylum near this point will ho doubled un'foon us thq now wlngh to the main building , generously provided for by the recent legislature , nr completed. The now wings will cost WOXXJ ( and will vcrv matorlullv clianso the cxurnai uppeurancoof tholusiltutlon ,