THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: FRIDAY, APJUL 3,, 1903
The store
zv ill close
Thursday
night and
remain
closed until
Saturday
NOTICE!
AU the department
of our entire store have under
gone a thorough renovation, mak
ing them absolutely clean, bright
and refreshing. We have re
tained all the managers thai
were formerly with the W. H.
Bennett Co. and a big majority
of the old clerls. Tfo tanu
kind treatment, good service ana
liberality will be maintained
throughout the store.
e have reorganized and will open every department of our mammoth store Saturday next, with the
Grandest Display of new merchandise, flowers and music that the people of Omaha have ever witnessed. The Music and Caster Lillles alone
will repay you for coming, but the greatest feature of the day will be the wonderful bargain values displayed in every department.
The leading store of Omoha is the Bennett Store and it now has the capital to back it up new
goods are arriving daily from Eastern factories which means a complete stock in every line.
We now have half a million dollars' worth of merchandise to dispose of at prices that
mean a bargain in every senBe of the word. We invite you to inspett every department the prices will please you.
COMB SATUltDAY MOTtNINO ACT NINIS O'OfcOCJC.
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Bennett's Clothing
Top Coats $10.00 to $20.00
Covert Cloth Top Coats, new serge green effects, silk lined . . $20
Btylish Covert Cloth Top Coats, serge and silk lined, satin sleeve
linings . $15, 12.50 and 10.00
Union Made Clothing.
$7.50 Spring Suits, Fancy Cheviot, black and blue Serges,
Thibets and Cheviots, at ?20, fl8, $14.75, f 11.75, $0 75. .. 7.50
$1.50 to $4.05 Norfolk Suits, with and without yokes,
stylish English plaids in checks, in rough and smooth fabrics,
spring suits for boys, 6 to 16 years.
Special Values at $1.95, $2.95, $3.95 and $4.95.
Navy Blue Norfolks, $4.95, $2.95 and $1.95.
Boys Three-Piece Suits, $3.45, Strong, desirable,
natty mixtures, spring colorings, firm Italian linings, well sewed
and tailored, 7 to 10 years. Cannot be equaled elsewhere
under $6.00.
Three-Plece Suits, Confirmation Suits, now rear .
Young Men's Suits at $11.75, $9.75, $7.50 and $5.00
cannot be matched for the price we name.
Our 50c Knee. Trousers cannot be matched under $1.00.
Trousers, $2.50 Sample line of Trousers.
50c Men's Colored Shirts, $1.00 grades the best
makes, such as Wilson Broe. and Ideal brands, made in madras
cloth, percale and penang, all sizes, 14 to 18, nothing handsomer
or more stylish.
$2.00 Spring Hats All the newest and smartest styles,
fashionable blacks, in soft and stiff hats, shapes that look as
well and wear as well as any $3.00 hat. ,
$3.00 for $5.00 Hats Men's soft, black hats, new spring
Dunlap and Knox blacks.
Boys' Hats, Golf Caps, Blue Serge in Cheviot, also vari
riety mixed cheviots, checks and plaids, value 50c, at 25c bet
ter grades, 75c and 50c. (
25c for 50c Neckwenr.lOO dozen high-class Scarfs, all
pure Bilk; light, medium and dark effects, standard shapes
only four-in-hands and -tecks.
15c, Men's plain. Hose, blacks, browns and reds, worth 25c.
$100 -100 Men's Umbrellas, made of a good quality
linen taffeta silk , plain & fancy handles positively worth $1.50.
25c to $1.00 extra fine Balbriggan Shirts and drawers, in
brown unbleached, shirts 34 to 46, drawers 30 to 44, usual
price 75c, at. .45c
Extra Fin and Super Weight natural wool Shirts and
drawers, best finish, suitable for early spring wear, made
to sell at $1.50, at 1 00
, Complete line of Union Made Suits.
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Our Millinery Department
Will place on Special Sale Saturday the folloioing:
Tinted rose and foliage hats, worth $8.00,
for 5.00
f
An elegant selection of black hats at.... 5. 00
100 bunches of exquisitely tinted six branch
foliage, s 30 leaves to bunch, marked to sell
at 75c, Saturday.... : 49c
100 bunches green tinted foliage, 18 leaves to
bunch, peri bunch 14c
Saturday Only. See Millinery Ad in Friday night's issue.
PIANO
Carpet Department. 3rd Floor,
These prices will assist you in deciding where to buy Carpets.
All Wool Two-Ply 50c Best quality Two-Ply 65c
Best quality Three-Ply 90c Brussiene, Two-Ply 28c
Finest line of Vdvet Carpets to be seen in Omaha. Q8c
Wilton Carpets 1.25
Mattings.
Very fine line of Damask and Close-Woven Japenese Matting,
that sells at 35c and 45c in a line these are the very finest
weaves at 24c China Matting... 9c
Linoleum six feet wide ' 88c
Rugs.
Special new line of Axminster Bugs, 2-3x5 feet, that sell at $4.00,
piled up for you to select from at 2.38
Drapery, 3d FloorLace Curtains.
Manufacturer's Samples at less than cost
One lot each .... 25c One lot each 50c
One lot each. S9c
LACE CURTAINS
50c Curtains per pair. . . 39c $1.00 Curtains per pair. . 59c
91.50 Curtains per pair. .89c $2.50 Curtains per pair. .1.25
RUFFLED CURTAINS Net and Swiss
92.50 Curtains three yards long 1.95
93.50 Curtains three yards long 2.95
Window Shades Odd lot's Shades 3x6 feet each. 19c
Curtain Poles 5 feet long, with ends and brackets each com-
Plete ,19C
Eemaur's Tapestry 24-inch by 24-inch square only 200 pieces
while they last each 29c
Furniture.
Solid Oak Combination Bookcase heavy French mirror. 10.90
Heavy wood seat Dining Chair each 78c
Large arm comfortable Rocker i .. . .....1.85
Luxunous Couch velour covered 10.90
24-inch top Parlor Table. . ........ 1.15
Six-foot solid oak Dining Tables . . .1. .5 00
Fine bird's-eye maple Dressers, heavy French belvel glass sale
Prtce' , . -. -. .v. . ,VUW. . .V. 19.85
Five-drawer Chiffonier. ; ...... . ?8 : . . . . . , 5.55
Parlor Divans mahogany finish sale price. . . . .1 . .7.25
Large, heavy Oak Farlor Suite, nicely upholstered, four pieces
sale price................. .... '.V 23.50
In their piano department will be found some of the great
est bargains ever offered to the citizens of Omaha and vicinity.
The largest and finest stock carried by any house in the west.
In this stock of pianos will be found the greatest assortment
of high grade instrument's, the largest varieties of woods used In
case construction, fhe latest and newest colonial styles carried by
any house west of Chicago.
All soid on our Easy-Payment Plan
' Wa earn not Quote 'you prices on second-hand foods, u n hare not a Piano or
Organ la stock that haa been ranted, repossessed or shopworn in any war. AU.
are aw and dtrsel from the factor! and can b bought at prices other bouses
quote yon for seooad-haad reeds. Call and examine for yourself and bo convinced.
L Remember, all these goods ere sold on tbo easy payment plan of trout 15.00 to
FfH.M eain and Iron 18.00 to 110.00 par ra onth.
Flail oe snipped to any point on approval. Freight paid both ways If not per
fectly Mtlafnotorr.
. People eenteapUtteg the purchase of a Piano or Organ In the near future should
pot fall to call vpon a and examine oar stock thoroughly before buying, or write us
for full particulars.
A full 11a of htaalo and Musical Marchandloo at greatly reduced price a.
v . flrst-elaae) fusing a4 Bepairtng don. All work guaranteed.
BENNETTS MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Second Floor.
Shoe
Department
Opening Sale Prices
Men's U. S. Army Congress. ...1.75
Men's U. S. Army Lace union made at 1.75
Boys' and Girls' union made school shoes at
prices up from. ............... 1.00
A New an3 Complete Assortment of
FAULTLESS' FITTING DOROTHY.
DODD SHOES, OXFORDS
AND SLIPPERS,
Jewelry Department
Immense variety brooches and sash pins, set in turquoise and
imitation cameo,, freshwater pearl slugs, also of silver plated
metal, cut In artistic patterns. These are clean, new and stylish
goods regular prices ranging up to 50c choice at ..13s
SEE JEWELIIY DEPARTMENT AD FRIDAY NIGIIT'S ISSUE
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Trunks and Valises.
(In basement)
W bare just purchased the finest line of
Trunks, Suit cases and Valises to be found in
Omaha. From the simplest paper grip up to the
finest example of the trunk makers' art.
Ws bare a few left-overs, serviceable, but
dusty and bit shop-worn. In order to make
room for our new stock we'll clean them out In
this opening sal at prices which csnnot be equalled elsewhere.
A Few Valises.
Linen Telescope, leather straps, heavy leather corner guards 53
Unen Suit cases, brass mountings, heavy. leather, trimmings, linen lined, copper
nveiea mrougnoui.. f j 3
Leather Suit Case, brass mountings, extra heavy studded rivets, Unen lined, with
shirt fold, especially good value for the money $4.36
Trunk, tin-covered, Iron-braced, hard wood slats ..$1.96
Web trunk ' strap, strong as leather -,... 29c
The Dry Goods Department.
In this department we will make our banner display of new Spring and Summer Silks,
Dress Goods, Linens, Hosiery, Corsets, Underwear, Trimmings, Laces, Women's and Misses'
Suits, Skirts, Coats, Waists and Ready-to-wear Goods of all kinds. Many of our handsom
women's suits and wraps are exclusive styles, and we guarantes will not be duplicated in Omaha.
Children's and Infants' Cops and
Bonnets
An elegant stock for Easter at from. . 25c Up
Muslin Underwear on Main Floor
Every garment made. Special prices.
White Vestings
36-inch White Vestings, in a variety of fancj
weaves a limited amount, worth p to 50
yard, while they last atper yard . 12jc
Mercerized Vestings
We are showing a swell new line of fine Mex
cerized Vestings, in figures and stripes, beau,
tlful quality and effects, worth up to 50c, at
per yard. . qqc
Apron Ginghams
27-inch good quality and all size checks in
Apron Gingham,, warranted to wash, only
per yard 4c
Curtain Scrim
36 inches wide cream lace effect Curtain Scrim
worth up to 10c yard, at c
Fancy Curtain Swisses
36-inch fancy lace stripe Curtain Swisses, a
beautiful line of colors and patterns, a regulai
25c grade, at per yard jQc
Sheets
81x90 ready-to-use bleached Bed Sheets, made
of good quality full width sheeting, worth
55c, at each qqc
A Sensation 2n Towels
.2x40-inch hemstitched guaranteed all pure
linen Huckabuck Towels, regular 50c grade,
Saturday only each . . . . . . i . . . . . . ;. . 25c
20x40 all linen Huckabuck Hemmed Towels
regular 15c grade, at ach . . . ......... 10c
Handkerchiefs for a Penny
100 dozen, worth from 5c to 10c, on sale at 10
o'clock Saturday at each lc
!uSn,a pcketbooks and Purses
Waist Bags and Chatelaine Bags, worth from
40c to 50c opening sale. ............. 25c
Hose ", . .
Special value boys', girls' and misses, sizes 5 to
10, "worth 15c opening sale; 10c
Underwear
500 dozen women's, misses' and children's cotton
and lisle Underwear, best stvl nr. flid.
30c quality at opening sale. iQc
Silk Walking Skirts
Black taffeta, tailored and strapped, seven rows
of stitching, a $10 Skirt at ,.. .7.50
Silk Dress Skirts
Black taffeta silk, drop of fine spun glass,
t trimmed with la and stitching, worth
$12.50 for the opening 9.90
House Wrappers
Heavy percale, nicely trimmed, worth 95c for
the opening 49c
Girls' Suits
New 2-piece Wool Suits, handsomely trimmed
dresses for girls and misses, exclusive styles,
at .9.90 and 7.95
Women's Tailored Suits $13.90
Artistic designs, new cloths, the latest cuts, in
cluding wide circular collars, double capes,
collarless, draped pouch sleeves, postillion and
peplum backs and new shaped skirts we are
going to make a noise on these Suits
at 13.90
Dress Goods, Colored
80 pieces, 37 in. all pure wool Crape Egypta, in
all thenew shades,, including cream and
black just the thing for children's dresses
and evening wear the 60c quality only 39c
52-inch all wool English Covert Cloth, in grays,
browns, greens and blue, not too heavy, makes
a beautiful spring costume, positively cheap
at $1.25 on special opening sale. ...... .75c
Silks
65 pieces Summer Wash Silks in all the new
styles and colorings, the 50c quality, only
per yard , 34c
; - Women's Spring Jackets ..
Monte Carlo Coats, in blue and brown cloth
special value at. .7. 95
Monte Carlo and Coffee Coats
In. taffeta silk, peau de soie and moire, very
nhby 9.90
Blouse Jackets
Black cheviot', postillion back, full sleeves, trim
mings stitched taffeta silk and fancy braid,
up-to-date, new style. . . .20.00 and 15.00
Women's Neckwear
Stock Collars, Scarfs, Ascota, Four-in-Hand,
Automobiles and Bows, in mull, pique, dim
ity, linen and basket weaves an immense
assortment, worth 35c to 50c Saturday all
at 25e
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Only the Reliable Pure
Foods Handled.
Rice, good, lb 5c
Corn Starch, pkg 5c
Soup, assorted, can 9c
Noodles, pkg -5c
Pickles, assorted, bot 9c
Baking Soda, pkg 4c
Plum Pudding, can 8c
Mince Meat, pkg 7c
Plums, 3-lb. can 9c
Caudles
Always Pure and Fresh.
Toasted Marshmallows, pkg. 5c
Mixed Candy, per lb. 9c
Gum Drops, lb 8c
Stick Candy, assorted, lb. . . 10c
Caramels, lb 12 lc
Chocolate Creams, lb. .... . 15c
Cigars
A complete line of all the popu
lar brands Cigars, each 5c, 3c
and c
Pipes, up from. c
Stationery Department-??.:
25 extra heavy wove Envelopes at. ........ . 2c
120 sheets extra wove Note Paper at. ...... . 8c
Crepe Paper, all shades and colors, full size
roll special at .8C
Box Paper with Envelope to match, extra fine
grade special price 10c
A regular 10 Pencil Box, novelty, containing
pencils, pen and holder, eraser, etc., set com
plete, special at 5c
Extra heavy Lace Shelf Paper, a regular 10c
package special at 5c
Webster's School Dictionaries, cloth bound . 9c
A fine assortment of Easter Csrds and Booklets, lowest prices
Drug Dep't Specials
Fleck's Easter Dyes, solid colors and de
signs, paper package 3c
New clean Hoe of 5 pontes and Chamois, all kinds and alzea
Ye old time Blood Purifier Sassafras Bark,
clean and dustless 15c
Chinese Ironing Wax, each 2c
Whisk Brooms in great variety, a large one
for 14c
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Coffees
Finest stock of new, ciean Teai
the best values ever offered."
B. F. Japan, Oolong, Gunpow
der, English Breakfast, lb. .38c
Coffee, fresh roasted dally,
splendid value.
Good drink, lb 2jc
Excellent value, lb'. isc
Bennett's Capitol Coffee'finest
ever; Mb. pkg 28c
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A splendid line in fact the most com.
prete In Omaha of harness and horse fur
nishings of all kinds.
This department will occupy more space
than is given to similar department by any
other department store in the city. We are
leaders in stock and price.
Ik In Team Harness from 24.85 to 35.00
Single Buggy; Harness from 4.00 to 38.00
Double Buggy Harness from 16.00 to 75.00
A f ull line of , haruees, whips, halters,
oil dressings, sweat pads, blankets, etc., at
fecial opening sale prices.