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Pre-Inventory Sale of
Ladies' Waists, Suits, Skirts,
Furs, Evening Wraps, !
Ladies' $10.00 Cravenette Coats at $3.50
N Ladies' $5.00 Wool Waists at $1.98
Ladies' $6.50 Silk Waists at $2.50
Ladies' $1.00 Sateen Petticoats at 35
. Ladies' $2.50 Walking Skirts at 98
Ladies' $10 50-inch Novelty Mixture Coats S 4.98
Ladies' $9 50-inch Novelty Mixture Coats $3.98
Ladies $3 Fur Scarfs $1.50
Ladies' $2 Fur Scarfs 69
Ladies' $5 Walking Skirts .$1.98
Ladies' $50 Opera Coats .$19.00
Ladies' $65 Evening Gowns $25.00
Ladies' $20 Black Broadcloth Coats $9.98
Ladies' $25 Tailored Suits $10.00
Ladies' $20 Tailored Suits $6.98
Dress Goods
Wool dress goods that have sold up to 85c
yard, color line is complete, al- Q-,
most every weave, yard jZJC
450 pieces of high grade dress goods, black
and all colors chiffon taffeta, Panama,
prunellas, granites, serges, cashmeres,
etc. not an old piece in the lot; CQ
yard Imported Dress Patterns 20 French dress pat
terns, $26.00 grade, at $12.50
Fifteen $30 French cloth suit lengths. . . .$15.00
Thirty $35 to $50 dress patterns of cloth, silk
voile and Marquisettes at, each $16.50
French challies and waistings,
50o and 75o grade at, yard C
$1.50 silk eoliennes, silk and wool crepes, French
Imported dimity, silk and wool dress M g
goods all shad6s for street or party A IP
wear yard J
NEWS FROM ARMY POSTS
Fort Rlley.
FORT RILEY, Kan., Dec. 29. (Special.)
The fact that the appropriation asked of
congress only calls for funds for the con
struction of building for one regiment of
infantry at this post, has led many to be
lieve that the original Idea for Increasing
thin garrison hue been abandoned Such is
not the cane by any means. The work
planned will require at least three years
to complete. 1. construction of buildings
lor two regiments of Infantry, one oompmy
of signal coips, with administration build
ings, stables, storehouies, etc., and it la
the intention to ask only for enough to
carry on. the work from year to year, until
It shall have reached completion. When
one realizes that lit! buildings will be neces
ary to accommodate the Increased strength
planned, and that the post will extern! al.
most to the old state house, the magnitude
thework can be appreciated. When mils
hall have been done. Fort Riley will be by
far the largest poBt In the United Slates
nil will contain about 6,ow) soldiers.
The post authorities are bound to stop
the pructlce of selling clothing that has
been carried on very extensively of late by
the enlisted men of the command Invesil-
Sation shows that a great deal has been
isposed of In town during the last few
months and It would be wed for the seller
and the buyer to discontinue this practice,
Unless they want to make a great deal of
trouble for themselves. Six men aie al
ready In confinement awaiting trial for the
AlsnosluK of clothing issued tliern, while one
will be tried for stealing clothing from tiU
Comrades.
The Athletic arcoclatlon met on Tuesday
evening for the purpose of electing officers
lor the ensuing year and to attend to other
current business. The following officers
were elected: Business manager, ("at tain
Armstrong; In charge of base ball and foot
ball, Lleuteant Gordon; in charge of Indoor
ktiiletica, Lieutenant Holdemew; secretary
i''?UUn Hamilton; treasurer, Captain Hc
Wahon. A vote of thanks was tendered
laptalns Armstrong and Parsons and Lieu
tenant Glasslord for their energetic work
during the year, which has resulted In
paying off the associationa Indebtedness
The firm game of Indoor base ball that
the garrison has seen was played In the
gymnasium , last Friday night by two teams
from the Twenty-second battery, for the
benefit of the Christmas tree fund. A-bout
fcU people were In the hall.
The polo game at the park on Sunday
afternoon between the pest team and one
rrpratLnT. Junction City resulted In a
Us. The field, which had been skinned, was
in excellent condition, and the game was
U,?!. onft, Tn ftlk" msur ws t-t The
following players composed the town team:
kleears. ODonnell, Early, Fu and Rogrs
t. po.t..w represented by Captains La
Uer, MJl.er. McMalioa and Lieutenant
Ienneeay.
An Indoor base ball team has been orgajb
d In the Ninth cavalry auuadron and a
fame has already been arranged for an
sarly date wl'Ji a team of the Twenty
"nd battery.
The use of the post assembly hall and the
fymnaalum has been authorised for several
bights thlM week by the enlisted men of
the gwrrlson for dances.
The quartermaster teamsters eel-hrated
Christmas In advance. They were Informed
last week that hereafter they would draw
instead of $30 a month. Captain I'ar
tona, poet quartermaster, took the matter
THE GUARANTEED COLD CURE
Ytar Drug jiit fiuirgstee Every Box al ,
UAJ OCMTAitt NO QUIHINK sV 4
To Cure Coldi and Stop Headache
I does tk Work . Qulckly-Safely
Leaving no. Bad Aher-Effecta .Like
Quinine Preparation Because
THERE IS K3 QUIX1KE IX IT
In the Orange Colored Bos at all Drug
Store 25 cent or by Mail.
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worth up to $1.00 a yard; all go on
several bargain squares
per yard,
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up with the quartermaster general's office
and secured the raise.
Miss Godfrey, who has been tjie guext of
Lieutenant and Mrs. Bterrett at Fort Leav
enworth, Kan., for tne last . three weeks,
returned on Thursday. During her stay a
number of entertainments were given In
her honor.
Corporal Hoger of the Seventh battery
has been promoted sergeant, vice Oscar,
lately reduced by sentence of a general
court-martial. Oscar was tried for neglect
of duty.
A record breaking crowd assembled In
the post gymnasium last Wednesday evening-
to witness a game of basket ball be
tween the teams of Fort Riley and Wash
burn college, which resulted In a score
of 22 to li in favor of the latter. It wnR
a hotly contested name. The playing was
fast and exciting from start to finish. Sev
eral times during the game Riley was In
the lead, but owing to the careless de
fensive work of Oreder, lost the game. The
game was followed by a masquerade ball.
Colonel Godfrey has received Information
from Washington that the secretary of
war has approved the construction of a
riding- hall in the cavalry post on the site
already selected for use by the school of
equitation.
All the organizations of the garrison
were Issued the olive drab overcoat last
week with the exception of the Second
battery, whosa members were already
equipped with that article ol clothing.
An athletic committee composed of five
members baa been organized under the
provisions oi tne constitution adopted by
the association to assist Cant h in Arm.
strong, the business manager, In the con
duct of the association s affairs. Lieuten
ant Gordon will look after the coaching
and the entertainment of visiting teams.
iuieiuiui nicuaoo win also assist In th
coaching and will In addition have charge
of the care of the grounds. Lieutenant
Olaasford will attend to the nrrunglng of
schedules, advertising and otherwise as
sisting In the management. Lieutenant
Mettler will be In chance of the nvmnn
slum and the nark LitJl
and irate ke. .' -hn r do'
ore In MmZ1 wi.'A Th. .Mf'm'''
"reJn Progress. With the apportionlnw
of the duties In th.a
of the association ought to be run In line
order.
Lieutenant McCabe, Second cavalry, left
on Friday for his home to spend the holi
days. He has leave for twelve davs.
Considerable progress has been made on
the construction work In the artillery sub
post In the past week.
Lieutenant Danford left Monday for Ne
braska, where he spends Christmas with
relatives while on leave for ten days.
The post school for enlisted men has
closed until after New Year's. The sea
son so far has been remarkably success
ful, the chaplain announces. The teachers
are exceptionally capable and the students
are working hard.
Lieutenant Mettler left Monday for To
peka, Kan,, where he will be on leave for
ten days.
First Lieutenant D. W. Hand, artillery
corps, has been ordered transferred with
First Lieutenant Fred W. Perry, artillery
corpa. now stationed at the presidio of San
Francisco with the Ninth battery. Field
artillery Lieutenant Hand already has his
household effects packed and with his
family will leuve for his new station within
the next two or three days.
On Wednesday evening Mrs. McKinlay
snd Miss Mott gave a six-handed euchre
party for fifty-six guests Prises for the
gentlemen were won by Captain Romeyn
and Lieutenants Al'.en and Ebey. Mea
damea McCormlck, hly and Lewis cap
tured the ladles' prises.
Colonel Macomb entertained at dinner
Thursday evening. His guests were the
Misses Mott and Lsutart. Captain and Mrs.
rihurt, I amain and Mrs. McCormack, Cap
tain and Mra. Conner and Major Reese.
Lieutenant Moore, recently off sick re
port with a broken arm, left yesterday
with Mrs. Moore for his home at I-a-Grange,
Tex., where the holidays will be
pasxed while on leave for thirteen days.
The Hunt club held a run last Bundar
morning, starting from the kennels at 1:30
o'clock. The exercise was exhilarating- al
though no came was started.
Ma.1or Thomas H. Reaaa. engineer oorps.
Who has been granted a four days' leave of
absence, will spend Christmas with bU
family In Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
Lieutenants Huntley and Riley, artillery
oorps, left Monday for Kansas City, Mo.,
where they will spend the holidays.
N. Poorman, quartermaster blacksmith
at the quartermaster corral, left last week
for San Liego, Cal., to which point he was
transferred by the government. For the
past few months. Poorman has been black
aiulta at b packer' eauift (tut ajler the
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A. GREAT SAC MICE OF EVERYTHING
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Only a few more days to dispose of the goods in the old store basement. We will open
our great new basement with all new goods. All the small lots all the odd pieces must go
Monday. Wo have piled the bargain squares high with these desirable goods, and they will
not last many hours on Monday at these prices. Read these specials.
Mercerized Sateen The very fin
est qualities In colors one en
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tire bargain square,
actually worth up
to 20c yard at,
yard
Full size Cotton Bed Blankets
These are grey cotton blankets.
with fancy stripe border and .ae
new German nap
readily worth up to
$1.26 pair, at,
each
25c
Fleece Hack Wrapper Flannel In
mill lengths good, desirable
aesirauie
3 k
lengths and regu
lar lOo values, at,
a
yard
Our New Basement Will Be Opened in a. Few DaysIt Will
Be Filled With the Most Extraordinary Bargains Ever Offered
EXTRAORDINARY SPECIAL SALE OF SILKS AND VELVETS
15,000 yards of fine Silks and Velvets, Dress Taffetas, Peau de Messallne,
fancy Silk Suiting, Crepe de Chine, Loulsene Checks and Stripes, In most
every shade Imaginable. Have been much admired in the window.
o'clock your choice of hundreds of patterns, positively
39c
sending- away of the train to Cuba there
was nothing for him to do, hence his trans
fer. Corporal John M. Champeno, Twentieth
battery, has been reduced to the grade of
a private, at his own request,
FREEZE OUT GAME ALLEGED
Partners In Manufactory ITnable to
Settle Difficulties Ont
of Conrt.
Alleging a conspiracy to freeie them out,
E. S. Stotta and Bayard Llndley have be
gun suit In district court against the Stotts
Logsdon Signal and Equipment company
to have certain acts of the officers set
aside and to restrain the board of di
rectors from voting certain shares of stock
alleged to have been issued illegally. The
tompany manufactures an automatic rail
road signal and has a branch office In
Omaha.
The plaintiffs charge the directors ousted
the regularly elected secretary of the cor
poration, Claud Stotta, and seated E. T.
Margaret, with C. J. Anderson as assistant
secretary and treasurer. They charge
stock has been Issued illegally and a gen
eral conspiracy entered Into to "freeie"
them out. A restraining order was se
cured Saturday morning.
Halldlnar Permits. '
The following building permits have been
Issued: C. O. Nelson, Thirty-sixth and
lAfayette avenue, fci.uuu dwelling; K. I).
Van Horn, 2717 Sprague, K.OUO dwelling; E.
D. Hicks, Thirtieth and Fort, $2,200 dwell
ing; J. Bull Ivan, Thirty-third and Franklin,
1 'ou dwelling: jure. rmm uampoeu,
twenty-seventh and Burt. $900 dwelling; L.
I A. Goldsmith. 1817 and 1819 North Twinty-
,reet twn 11 unn iuinr.
,oo dwelling: Mrs. Kmma (J. Campbell,
second street, two 11,800 dwellings.
LOCAL BREVITIES.
At the high school next Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday examinations will be
conducted by H. A. Senter for those wish
ing to qualify for places In Tne public
schools.
Andrew Korliskl, Otis Nicholson and Jo
seph Handle, three boys about 10 years old,
were before the juvenile court charged with
stealing coal from the Burlington yards.
After a lecture by the court they were dis
charged. Burglars stole an overcoat last Thurs
day night from the home of C, P. Wilson,
Forty-second and Grover streets, where en
trance was effected through a basement
window. Nothing else waa disturbed by
the thieves.
Dr. L. A. Merriam will address the
Omaha Philosophical society Sunday aftei
noon at t o'clock at the Fraternity hall,
Seventeenth and Farnam streets, on the
subject of "The Unity of Nature." Every
body invited to attend.
Henry Fox as administrator of the estate
of W. E. Fox. a L'nlon Pacific brakeman.
who was knocked off a car and killed at
Willow island November 1. has secuied a
Judgment by consent from the railr ad for
JiA). Judgment was accepted in district
court Saturday.
Two cases of sneak thievery were re
ported to the police as having occurred
ursday night. An overcoat was stolen
4k u the room of Andrew Ellard at No. 446
a.rd of Trade building by a sneakthlef,
and Charles Zleman, lit North Eighteenth
street, reported the loss of some carpenter
tools from his room,
Joseph Tarnoskl has begun suit In dis
trict court aaainst the Cudahy Packing
company, claiming H,!fo& for injures he re
ceived October 6, lt He was working at
the plant as a palixed and while in the
dressing room fell through a hole tn the
floor fracturing two of his ribs and receiv
ing other injuries. - He charges the floor waa
defective and the light poor.
Chief of Police C. B. Wade of Fargn
N. V.. arrived In Omaha Friday night and
left for 'his h me city Saturday morning
with Lemuel Zimmerman, a fugitive from
justice, who was arrested last Wednes
day morning by Detectives Davis and Pa
tullo after the receipt of a telegram from
Chief Wade. Zimmerman Is wanted at
Fargo on the charge of feloniously appro
priating partnership tanas rom aa aaao.
oiale tn irualneaa.
THE BASEMENT
Extra Heavy Quality Ontlng nan
nel, in 10 to 20-yard length
neat strlpea and check
light or dark grounds,
12 hie grades,
go at, yard
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36-lnch Fancy Cretonnes, for
couch covers, pillow tops, dra
peries, etc., oriental
and floral patterns,
worth 25c yard,
at, yard
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Heavy Fleece Back Flannelette
10 to 20-yard lengths, good, de
sirable dress styles,
our regular 10c
grades, go Monday
for, yard
5c
Anywhere in the United
Yard wide black
- 19c
HEWS OF OMAHA SUBURBS
West Ambler.
Mrs. Michael has been on the sick list
the past week at her home on Pierce street.
Mrs. I. Syas and sister, Mrs. R. Getty,
entertained their sister at dinner the first
of the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Olof Carlson entertained
their children and grandchildren at thnlr
home here on Christmas.
N. Carbury and family were the guests
of their daughter, Mrs. Bert Gantx, and
family on Christmas day.
Edward Parrot t left on Saturday for a
week's visit with his grandmother and
other relatives at Lincoln. .
Robert and Arthur Cavender are home
for the holidays from their work on the
Union Pacific near Lincoln.-
Rev. and Mrs. R. M. Henderson enter
tained their children and grandchildren at
their feast on Christmas day.
J. E. Aughe and wife spent holiday week
with their daughters, Mesdamea Ed Daw
son and John Young and families
Mrs. M. Ormsby of North Omaha spent
Thursday and Friday with her old friends,
Mr. and Mrs. John Blake, in Etckermun.
B. Todd left Monday evening to spend
the holidays with his two sous and one
daughter, who live in western Nebraska,
Albert Faverty is firing a switch engine
in South Omaha and his brother, Allen,
Is assisting his father at the round house
during their holiday vacation.
Rev. R. M. Henderson supplied the pul
pit at Southwest church on Sunday for
Rev K. G. Hiller, who waa called upon
to participate In a funeral ceremony.
Florence.
Orlando Keirle of Chicago Is here visiting
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Gleason spent Christ
mas day visiting with Mr. and Mrs. W. It.
Wall.
Frank L. Tracy ?id wife of Union, Neb.,
are here visiting Mr. Tracy's mother, Sarah
E. Tracy.
Miss Fannie Gladwin of Omaha spent
last Monday visiting with the family of
Charles Hubbell.
Prof. J. H, McLain and wife are visit
ing frtenda at Ceresco and Lincoln, Neb.,
during the holidays.
Prof. Yoder and wife are visiting at
Lincoln, Neb., and attending the ttale
Teachers' association.
St, Marks' church had Its Christmas tree
at the city hall Wednesday night, for Its
Sunday school classes.
Miss Amy Taylor entertained some of
her Omaha friends at her home on Ftfth
street Wednesday evening.
Frank Langln of Grand Island Is here
for a few days visiting relatives the fam
ily of Mr. and Mrs. Finney.
Miss Mary Langln of Grand Island spent
a couple of days the past week bore visit
ing with Mr. and Mrs. Finney.
John Price of Mitchell, 8. D., is spend
ing a few days here visiting hla parents,
Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Price, sr.
Miss Ida Bidener of Fremont, Neb., is
visiting her sisters, Mrs. W. A. Yoder and
Miss Mattle Sidener, for a few days.
Mrs. W. E. Taylor and son, Harry, are
spending the Christmas holidays at Sliunan
doah, la., visiting Mra, Taylor's parents.
AU the churches held their special Christ
mas services. The Christmas trees for the
Sunday school classes were given during
the week.
The young people of St. Philips' Nerl
church purchased two nice statues and
presented theiu to the church for a Christ
mas present.
Misses Blanche and Amy Taylor spent the
latter part of the week visiting tru-lr sis
ter, Mrs. W. O. Chandler and friends at
Hancock, la.
The Nebraska Telephone company has
been reaching out lately, averaging ten
new phones per week, and more being put
in every dayY
Hon. F. 8. Tucker was a Lincoln visitor
last Saturday, making arrangements for
rooms, as next week lie will enter on his
duties as a legislator.
L. F. Imm arrived here Wednesday from
Lincoln. Neb., and will visit with the
family of William Tucker, a brother-in-law,
until aloud, when air. u4 airs, laua
Ladles' Corsets and Girdles In
broken lines and
sizes, worth up to
60c, as long as they
last for
15c
Wool Fascinators All wool, In
black, white and colors some
are slightly mussed,
worth up to 75c reg
ularly we sell them
Monday for
25c
Boys' and Girls Tarn O'Shanter
Caps Red, green, black, etc.
good heavy, shaggy
mohair, always a 25c
cai we sell them
Monday for ........
15c
States.
Dress Taffetas, regular price $1.25 a yard, In main silk
department, 2d section, these fine black lustrous taffetas
will be displayed, Just a limited quantity,
(only fifteen pieces)
per yard,, at
We have taken about one-hundred odd pieces for the bargain square to
be closed out regardless of cost, worth $1.00 to rn V O f
$1.50 a yard, at, yard JUC 10 OJC
Lloyd Smith, who has been here attend
ing scnool. went to iioeklns, MeD.. Hat
unlay morning for a couple of weeks'
visit witn his motner.
Miss Louise Finney, who has been In
the millinery department of a Grand Island,
Neb., store, came here last week and will
reside with her parents.
Miss Anna Potter, who Is employed In
the public schools at Long Pine, Neb., In
spending a couple of weeks here visiting
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Potter.
Mrs. Sarah Fouler Is here from Hosklns,
Neb., where she has been in the hotel busi
ness for the past six months, having sold
her Interests. She will remain In Florence,
her former home.
Mr. and Mrs. Grlmm and family, Mr.
James lllant from Idaho, Wesley Pliant
and family and Mr. and Mrs. Hotllngs
worth, spent Christmas at the home of
Mrs. Mary Pliant.
Deacon Dobyns of the Oregon Sentinel of
Oregon, Mo., was viHltlnjr with the family
of Sarah B. Tracy Wednesday afternoon.
He had been In Omaha on a business trip
and while there came to Florence.
The Court of Honor lodge No. SG8 gave
a delightful social and mask ball at Its
hall on Mam street Christmas eve. There
was a large attendance. Six prizes were
given. Everybody had a good time.
W. R. Wall visited with Mr. and Mrs.
O. R. Whitney of Lincoln last Saturday,
continuing on his way to Johnson county,
Nebraska, Saturday night, where he spent
Sunday visiting relatives and friends.
Ernest Travis of Morrill, Neb., and a
former resident of Florence, Neb., is here
for a few days visiting and looking after
some business interests. Mr. Travis has
charge of a lumber yard at Morrill, Neb.
Miss Mattle Tucker arrived home Satur
day night from Sheridan, Wyo., where she
Is employed in the public schools. She
will spend a couple of weeks at home with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Tucker.
Morris Kindred of Blair came here last
Friday to look over some land preparatory
to mailing his home in tnis vicinity. Mr.
Kindred owns a fine Washington county
farm, but wishes to locate near Omaha.
The Eagles held their regular meeting
Wednesday night In Walla' hall, with a
large atendance and a good social tune.
Brother Christie of Omaha aerie No. 28
was a visitor and assisted with the regular
work.
A telegram to Mrs. Burton Wednesday,
announced the death of her mother, Mrs.
Crookshank. who resided at Bakerstleld
Cal. The relatives are on the way to
Omaha with the body. Burial will be at
Forest Lawn cemetery, where her husbanu,
A. W. Crookshank, an old soldier. Is
burled.
will go to Texas, where Mr. Imm will have
charge of several lumber yards In western
and southern Texas. On his trip south
he stops la Oklahoma to invoice a couple
of yards.
Bestaosu
Services at all the churches at the usual
hours today.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Pearson spent Christ
mas with relatives In Lincoln.
James Walsh leaves tomorrow for the
opening session of representatives.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Norton went to Chicago
to spend Christmas with relatives.
George Batty is spending his holiday
vacation with relatives out of town.
Mrs Orindulph has returned home from
Missouri, where she made a long visit.
Henry Senger of Pittsburg, Kan., was a
guest of his sister, Mrs. Leochner, the past
week.
Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Stlger spent Christ
mas In Plattamouth with the latter'a
parents.
Frank Buncombe of Upland, Neb., waa
the guest of his niece, Mra V. B. Smith,
last week.
The Benson fire department will meet at
the tire house at I o'clock this afternoon to
try the tire bell.
Miss Lettie Smith arrived from Lincoln
lust night and will visit In Benson until
after New Year'.
Mrs. E. E. Hoffman entertained at dinner
In honor of Mrs. Keller and children, who
leave soon for the west.
Elden Benson entertained about fourteen
of his little friends at his home during last
week iu honor of his birthday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Thomas of Boston,
Mass., are visiting at the borne of Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas at Keystone ranch.
Kft toA Mrs. Otto Ag er entertained, dur-
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PRE-INVENTORY SALE
MWffiKCfflEFS
Thousands of samples and
mussed handkerchiefs left from holiday
sales embroidered, lace edged, scalloped
and plain hemstiched border effects, worth
up to 50c each your choice for
LADIES' KID GLOVES
All the leaaing street and evening shades, in short kid
gloves finest imported brands, personally selected in
Paris by our own buyers, (Jetl Q1
at, pair vPI-CP
Ladies' Elbow Length Gloves
In black, white, brown and fancy shades, 8, 12 and lfi-button
lengths, Femn's and other
French makes
EMBROIDERIES
All narrow, medium and corset cover widths of fine embroid
eriesfresh, new goods, specially 7 i n fl )i lCft
priced at, a yard
Splendid Assortment of
NEW YEAR'S CARDS
Including Post Cards
Prices Ic and up
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Ruffled Swiss
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79c
wide, in dots and figures; your
choice Monday, pair
Couch Covers, rich patterns, 50 in.
wide, 3 yds. long; Monday, each, ..
Battenburg Curtains, new styles;
Monday at, pair. . . ;
fag last week Mrs. StreitK, Ralph Streltx
and Miss Edltn Anderson of Lincoln.
Mrs. Sheterly of St. Louis and Miss LouUe
Severn of Pacific Junction, la., were guests
at the McMlchael home during the week.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Presby
terian church win meet at the home of
Mrs. D. E. Smith next Thursday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Z. Leach entertained
Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Horton, Dr. and Mrs
McCoy and Mr. Baker at Christmas dinner.
The members of the Presbyterian church
have purchased a lot on East Military
avenue and will soon erect a church build
ing. Mrs. J. A. Keller, Miss Sadie and son
Frank leave todny for their new home In
Denver, where Frank will fill a new posi
tion.
Mr. and Mrs. Orln Gift entertained at
Christmas dinner Mrs. Esmey and daughter
Hattle of Klkhorn and T. O. Esmey of
Louisville, Neb.
At the Ancient Order of United Workmen
lodge and auxiliary meeting last Wednes
day a social hour was spent after the busi
ness session and a lunch was served.
The Swedish Aid society will meet Thurs
day at the home of Hlegert Larson, when
Rev. Mr. Llndburg will be present before
taking charge of the Swedish hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Young entertained
at dinner last week Mrs. C. C. Shiner and
son, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lockwood, Pau
line Lockwood and John Reel of Omaha.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Souders entertained
Mrs. Featherstone of Sioux City, Mr. and
Mrs. Featherstone of Omaha, Mrs. Klser,
Mr. and Mrs. Nickolas and Mr. and Mrs.
H. A. Nickolas, all of Omaha, Christmas
day.
The Ladles' Gym met at the home of Miss
Morton last Thursday evening, when the
following offloers were chosen: President.
Mrs. E. C. Hoffman; secretary and treas
urer. Ethel Thompson; trustees, Mrs. Fln-
layson, Mrs. Morton, Mrs. Armstrong and
Mrs. Thompson.
Dundee.
Mr. J. B. Carmlchael is making a trip
to Kansa and other southern points.
Mr. Joseph W. Hamilton returned on
Saturday from a ten days' visit with his
mother In Kentucky.
Mrs. Henry C. Van Gleson announces the
engagement of her daughter, Miss Louise,
to Dr. Henry B. Lemere.
Mrs. L. D. Hartson of St. Louis a'nd
Miss Claire Macken of Nebraska City are
the guests of Mrs. D. L. Johnson.
Dr. De Long and family expect U move
into their new home this week, at the
corner of Forty-ninth and Dodge streets.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Barr and children
cf Chadron, Mr. Lester Barr of Chicago
and Mr. Fred Barr have been the guests
over Christmas week of Mr. and Mrs. P.
J. Barr.
William Colfax waa the guest over
Christmas of hla sister, Mrs. W. L. flelby,
and distributed some handsome Angora
goat skins, brought from the west, to his
friends In Dundee.
An entertainment waa given at the
Dundee Presbyterian church on Christmas
eve, In which the Sunday school children
took a prominent part, and aided Santa
Claus In the collection pt uselul articles
for the poor.
The baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
William Zltzman was christened on Christ
mas day at the home of Mrs. Zitsman's par
ents. Papplo View. Uev. Edwin Hurt
Jenks performed the cerenyiny with water
brought from the river Jordan. Four
generations of the family were present.
Benson Thorn Lilliputian Baaaar, aa
nounce their semi-annual clearing sale of
toys', girls' and babies' wear at 26 per
cent off on all furnishings and 83Vi per
cent off on all suits, overcoats and long
trousers and girls' coats and baby boa
nets. Walter Is Heleased.
At the request of Chief of Detectives Sav-
kc, Willis lllnton, a colored waiter at the
Schllts hotel, waa released from custody
ly JudKM Crawford Saturday morning,
lllnton was arrested Thursday morning on
the charge of attempting to onter a loom
at the hotel with an Icepick with Intent to
steal ll.Ouo which Hinton knew waa se
creted In the room. As Hinton was frus
trated before hs had gained entrance to
the room, no crime had been committed,
and hla discharge waa, therefore, teuostod.
OF LADIES' and MEN'S
odd lots of handkerchiefs nlsj
SO'
leading
$1.98-3.75
.... 2.m .m
CALENDARS
AT HALF PRICE
Pre-Inventory Sale of'
LACE CURTAINS,
DRAPERIES, ETC.
Every item here is an extra special. We
have reduced the price far below the profit
line in order to clear them away Monday.
Best Cloth "Window Shades, complete,
for, each JZfC
One big lot Lace Curtains, worth up Q O
fo $4.50 pair, for Monday, each. . . ZrOC
Curtains, 3 yds. long 40 in.
98c
98c
3.50
DEATH RECGRD.
-William Montsxomery.
William Montgomery, aged 68, of South
Omaha, died about 11 a. m. Saturday at St.
Joseph's hospital from aliments Incident to
old age. Mr. Montgomery had been at the
hospital about four months and was a well
known character at the Institution, where
he had been attended on many previous oc
casions prior to the illness that caused hla
death. He waa a widower and la survived
by a widowed daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mary
Montgomery, of South Omaha, Definite ar
rangements for the funeral have not boon)
made as yet, but It fa believed that th
funeral will be held at 9 a. m. Monday .
from the chapel of St Joseph's hospital and
that Interment will be had at the Holy
Scpulcher ' cemetery.
' - Mrs. Fa rah Carlyle.
At the age of 79 years Mrs. Fa rah Carlyta
died Friday morning at the residence of
her son. Robert B. Carlyle, 9M North
Twenty-fifth street. The funeral eervlcea
will be conducted at the home by Rev.
Frank L. Loveland, pastor of the First
Methodist church, at 7:30 this evening, and
the body will be taken by members of the
family to Weeping Water early Sunday
morning for burial. Mra. Carlyle lenves
four sons and one daughter. They are
Robert B. and Edward of Omaha, 6amu4
of Kimball, Dr. William of Sabetha, Kan.,
and Mrs. Margaret Holloway of Grant's
Pass. Ore.
t'harlemaa-ne Laurie, M. I
MONTREAL. Deo. . - Charlemagne
L&urler, M. P., half brother of Sir Wilfrid
Laurler, premier of Canada, died last
oigni.
Bee Want Ads produce results.
Hill Not to Kettre.
AT IATTT. riiw. 1 T T Villi I - . .
men for .publication today, denied that ho
iiiiemieu iu retire juijt i as presiot'nt of
the Great Northern railway, saying that'
however much he would like to be relieved!
of the responsibilities of his position, ha
could not see bis way clear to do so yet.
Boy Confesses Murrier.
CT ttitt tv n.. rw A t . , . . -A .
: i , ic., i. ren iioiman. -n
tne n-year-oia adopted son of Mrs. Sarah -Ayrea.
cinfensed today that he had shot
and killed -his tnothor, whose dead body
was found last night on ber farm near
here.
namphreys' Seventy
Seren Cures Colds and
At Druggists, cents or mailed.
Humphreys' Home.,. Medicine Co.. fW
WlUlau aul John Street, Now Iwi.
vainly
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