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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (June 30, 1912)
OMAHA Sunday B JAKTTWO EDITORIAL PAGES ONE TO TEN HE EE PART TWO SOCIETY PAGES ONE TO TEN VOL. XLH NO. 2. OMAHA, SUNDAY MORNING,. JUNE 30, 1912. SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS. The Closing-Out Sale of Bennett's Half-Million Dollar Stock Reinforced By Nearly a Hundred Thousand Dollars' Worth of New Merchandise These goods were bought by the Bennett Company just prior to the purchase of their store by the Orkin Brothers, and the orders were afterwards cancelled. Most of the goods arrived in Omaha before cancellation of the order was confirmed and rather than have the goods shipped back to the factory the various manufacturers sWd them to us at an - Average Half Price In some cases they cost us a, little more thanv half actual values, in others just a half and still others less than half. The savings are passed on to you in the same proportion, and . the best part of it is You Get Only Goods That Are Fresh and New-Just From Their Cases ; Nearly every department was concerned In these cancelled orders to a "greater or lesser extent. Those that were most" affected, and which will probably prove the most important to you at this time, are the Men's Clothing and Furnishings Women's Clothing and Furnishings Silks. Dress Goods and Wash Goods It will pay you immensely to go through every department tomorrow and every day this week, for the merchandise of the store is changing so rapidly, and the bargains are so fast disappearing, that it is impossible for us to keep you posted on all the happenings "through the papers.; Don't forget-EVERY ITEM IN THE STORE IS A BARGAIN. :. e CnrnifnincM Have Been Attainted fot the Benefit of Out-of-fown People Attenning the Sale. Mail - - - m m mm m m - m ft V Orders Will Be tilled While the Uoods Last. Brief Word of Bargains From the Yard Goods Store Our yard goods sections profited, greatly by the special purchases we made of orders that were cancelled by the old Bennett Company. The varieties in each line and at each price mentioned are too varied to admit of detailed descrip tion. But you will in nowise be disappointed when you come.. , Silk Prices Are Greatly Lessened $2.00 Charmeuse satin, full 36- inches wide , , .V .$1.79 $1.50 plain colored poplins, 42 inches wide $1.10 Other silks of more than ordi nary interest are priced as io-lows-Up to $1.00 values, 29c; up' to $1.25 values, 49c; up to 51.35 values, ?c; up to jz.uu Closing Out Rugs and Each and Every Item in These Stocks is Reduced in Price, They All Have the Genuine Bargain Ring Extra Specials for Monday This is no stinted collection you choose from--but one of the largest and best stocks in the entire Middle West . In fact, when we were invoicing the stock prior to purchasing, we were greatly surprised at the rare good judgment used in its selection. Prices that would be considered specially advantageous in most stores were the com mon thing in Bennett rugs and draperies-and they are the prices from which we quote the reductions of this department. : ..-. ' There are rugs for the living room, for the sitting room, for the par lor, for the' den, for the porch, for the library, for the hall &nd for every use. We challenge a -comparison at any point of the sale $25.00, 8:3x10:6 Smith Axminster Rugs in Twelve Floral and Oriental Patterns ; . $25.00, 9x12 Genuine Smith Velvet Rugs , in a Wide Range of Handsome Patterns . Cheney Bros.- famous shower proof foulards in all the new pat terns and colorings of the season; $1.00 valuta at ........... .S9c Plain colored, 36-inch messa- lines, $1.K0 values at $1.05 36-inch plain colored messa lines, $1.25 values at..... ..85c Bordered; foulards and pongees-choice, of all in the store, worth vtwto $2.50. at.,. ; v. 91.69 Wash Goods Are Marked-uown values r ;' .696 39c,silk Tussahs in a beautiful range, of patterns and color-. ings, &t . ......... ;-. .15c Organdies and batistes50 "patterns, worth 10c yd., 5c; 50 .patterns, worth 15c, V2c Plain and corded voiles, worth 19c, at .-. i I. . '. . .'. . ... . . 10c 40-inch b6rdered silk mulls,1 sold everywhere at 50c the yard, 6ur sale price ...... .' , . , .... 29c One lot of genuine tissue wash patterns of various kinds, worth 25c the. yard, at ... . .12Hc Dress Goods at Special Prices 54-inch cream "Whipcords, $2 , value at . . .$1.69 54-inch wide cream Wale Serge, $2 value at . .',.$1.69 50-inch cream Storm Serge, $1.50 values at ...$1.25 50-inch cream Storm Serge, $1.25 values at . . .$1.00 42-inch cream . Storm Serge, 85c value at ......... . ... .69c 36-mch Storm Serge, ;59c value at .... . . .'. . !39c 54-inch colored Wide Wale Serge, $1.50 value it . '.$1,25 54-inch colored Whipcord, $2 value at,' .Iv.'''".1. $1.69 50-inch Gray "Vftgoreaux suit ing, $1.25 value at, .$1.00 One lot of all kinds wool wash materials for suits,' dresses and waists; $1.00 to $1.25 values at , . . . . . . . ... . ... .... . . . .49c Worsted Wilton nigs in size 9x12, made in one piece, six new patterns;. $33.75 values, $19.50 Smith Axminster rugs in size 9x12, six patterns , to choose from; $28 values; sale price, $14.50 Smith Axminster rugs in size 10:6x13:6; a good line of patterns for your choosing; actual $35 values going' in this sale at $22.98 Smith Axminster rugs in size 11:3x12; five handsome patterns in new color schemes; $35 values, at . . . . . . . $21.98 Smith Axminster rugs in 12x15 size; only four patterns to choose from, but they were great values at 3'9; sale price . .: $27.75 Seamlesj Brussels rugs in 10:6x12 size; $22.50 values, .to close, choice.-, .,!..,.. ... .$13.98 ft Porch Swings $4.25 porch' swings ' full four feet long made of solid oak in weathered finish: bolted together and made to last; hooks - and galvanized chains for hanging fur bished with each one, sale price. Three-piece fumed oak porch suites consisting of rocker, chair and set tee; made to withstand the hardest usage; actual $9.50 values, while they last, the set at $2.89 $6.98 -J Axminster Carpets. 79c Axminster carpets, in any desired quantity, that Bennett s priced at $1.35 the yard wijlfbe closed 6ut during this sale -lOkg at, the yard. C Carpet Samples in the Sale l-yard samples of Whittal's and Bigelow's Wilton and N body Brussels borders, worth $4.50 the yard,, sale price, each ... ; . .... . . . . . .32c 14-yard samples of Brussels borders that are worth $1.00 the yard, sale price, each 42Vc lM-yard samples of Wilton Velvet borders that are worth $1.25 the yard, sale price, each. 58c 1-yard samples of Brussels carpet that sold at $1.00 the yard, sale price, each. . '. '". ." .38c l-yard samples of Brussels carpet worth $1.10 the yard, sale price, each 82V2C -7.' Tr-frt7a hi ; rrr-smam -m ............. $6.98 mt'MW mmr wimj imm 1 1 &fte Mil - , . , . .... . ! . ''' ' 1 ... Ingrain art squares in 9x9 size, suitable for. bed -rooms; guaranteed strictly all wool; $7.50 values, to close quickly will be sold' . 1 1 . . . W , 1 ' tnis sale at $4.08 mz ail wool ingrain art squares schemes suitable for almost any while they. last ......... 36x72-inch Axminster rugs of the famous Hartfoi and Smith manufacture; 'Bennett's price' was $9.50; our closing out price is. .... . . 27x60-inch Axminster rugs, made by Smith'. and Hartford people; size, pt terns and cojors are specially adap ted to halls and the odd corners of the house; $2.50 values, priced' 'as an extra special at $1.55 Draperies and Portieres Printed etamines in strictly fast colors; plain centers with "pretty borders 'or figured centers as you may wislr; 25c to 35c values, sale price, per yard. . . . ... ... ... . . .19c All nets, scriins and Swisses that sold at 25c the yard, and whch were formely priced as a 'special at 15c the yard, have been further reduced for Monday's selling to, yd.lOc One lot of nets, scrims and Swisses that sold at 15c to 20o the yard, priced for quick clearance at. . . . . .'. .5c Tapestry Portieres by, the; Pair. $ 7.50 arraure portieres, with tapestry borders. 1 ....... .$4.25 $6.50 duplex armure portieres..... .$3.08 $9.25 duplex armure portieres at.'. ........................ .$6.08 Linens, Domestics, White Goods 18x3 7-inch hemstitched linen huck towels; 39c values, Monday, each 25c. ! Embroidered bed sets, consist ing of spread' with cut corners and a bolster cover; two sizes, full Bize bed and' size; $6.00 value at $3.98. One lot of fancy white goods; sold up to u 25c yard, Monday, a yard, 15c. Fancy linens, including lunch cloths, scarfs and center pieces in , drawn and Battenberg designs; S5c to $1.39 values, at 59c. 72-inch bleached table damask; unusual quality; Bennett's price, $1.19; Monday, yard, 89c. 2 2x2 2-inch napkins to . match the above damask; $3.50 values at," the dozen, $2.49. The very best grade of percales; a full yard wide; come in 40 dif ferent patterns;; light and. dark colors; 12 c value, Monday, 8c Light weight summer comforts; best grade of silkoline covering, filled with sanitary cotton; $3.50 values at $2.19. 45x36-inch Piquot pillow cases; excellent wearing qualities; 24c values, at 17c. 8lx90-inch bleached muslin bed sheets; 89c values, at 75c. -J mm mm The Out-Clearing of the Women's Ready-to-Wear Goes Merrily On Just think of the third week of such a gigantic clearance as this starting with assortments practically as large as regards choice and range for selection and nearly all garments that have just been removed from their factory wrappers!. The special purchases of the past week made it possible. A ten dollar bill will now do the work twice that amount would do before-and oftentimes more. You also have the advantage of the whole season before you in which to enjoy the bargains. Not a Garment That is Not Reduced in Price These Are Examples Lingerie Dresses Ecru and white lingerie dresses in low neck styles; lace, satin and velvet trimmed; $25.00 values, at $12.50. "White lingerie dresses in 20 dif ferent models; stylish and neat; $12.50 values, at $6.25. ' Silk Dresses Beautiful chiffon taffeta dresses, in all colors; $19.00 to $29.50 values, Monday, $9.75 and $14.75. Juniots' & Misses' Dresses Juniors' and misses' linen and gingham sailor dresses, In plain and striped patterns; $9.95 values at $4.95. Tailored Linen Suits Ratine and French linen tai lor made suits in imported models; trimmed in macrame lace and robe embroidery; $19.50 to $27.50 values, a: $17.50 to $22.50. Tailored Wool Suits Plain tailored and novelty wool suits in all colors and every worthy material; $22.50 to $59.50 values for $7.50 to $29.75. Rain Coats A Bargain Cravenetted and rubberized rain coats; $15.00 values, while they last, $7.50. Linen Skirts Novelties in stripes and heavy coarse weave linen skirts; white, tan and other light colors; $6.95 and $7.00 values at $3.95. Norfolk Dresses Norfolk dresses of linens, ging hams and piques; plain and striped patterns; finished with leather, belts; $3.95 to $0.95. Linen Dresses White French linen dresses; trim med with hand embroidery; $25 values at $12.50. Voile and Lingerie Waists Voile and lingerie waists in high and low neck styles; trimmed with hand and robe embroidery; $7.50 values, at $3.95. Beautiful hand embroidered lingerie waists; trimmed with Valenciennes lace; $4.50 to $10.00 values at $2.25 to $4.95. White Wool Coats White wool coats in novelty styles of serge, Bedford cords and whip cords; $13.50 to $27.50 values at $0.75 to $13.75. : Fine Linen Coats Linen coats, worth up to $13.50 each, at$5.95 and $0.95. 19 lbs. granulated sugar ....... .$1.00 Bennett's Golden coffee, lb 24o 68c assorted teas, lb. . . .'.48o ISc tea slftlngB, lb. .13o 2-lb. pkg. Bennett's Capitol oats or wheat '. ' 8o H-Pint bottle Blue Label catsup.. 10 Pint can Galllard's pure olive oil..40o 15c can Walker's hot tamales. . . . .100 6 pkgs. Fould's Elbow macaroni, 85o 10 bars "Diamond C" soap 35o Hplendld quality Jap rice, lb..1 So 25o can- Bennett's Capitol California pears, or peaches 18o 12V4o can Bennett's Capitol sauer kraut ..9o Three 10c cans Bennett's Capitol Evergreen corn - .25o 20c can Snlder's pork and beans.. 15o Medium sour pickles, quart 10o hi -lb. can Colman's mustard 13o 65c bottle Dalidet'B Maraschino cher- r ries ., 30o Bennett's Capitol flour, sack. .. .$1.30 Full cream cheese,' lb. 18o Onion 8alt, bottle....... 13o 'i'lb.'.cake Walter Baker's Premium chocolate 150 H-lb. can Epps cocoa 30o Three' large cans Cottage condensed nvtlk 85o 24c 1-lb. can Bennett's Capitol baking powder 18o Butter and Eggs Bennett's Capitol Creamery butter, lb., full weight guaranteed ...... SSo Cooking butter, lb 33o Fresh eggs, dozen 20o Fresh Candies . 40c cream wafers, assorted flavors, lb '. ..85o 20c pure sugar stick, lb.. .ISo " i5c peanut rock, fresh made.....l5o Chocolates with cream centers, id. aoo -J "The Jungle Kings" These famous jungle animal paintings, "The Jungle Kings," will be on sale Monday for the first time in Omaha and when framed Vwlll make most beautiful pictures for the home, den, office, club or public building. Choice, 25c and 50c They are the very finest kind of lithograph work, done in sepia tones,, and come in sizes 20x25 and S0x41 inches. ORKIN BROTHERS COMPANY, Successor to 16TH AND HARNEY STREETS Bargains in Glassware ICO pieces of cut glass worth from $3.00 to $20.00--this lot includes bowls, vases, fern dishes, finger bowls, etc- all at ... .y price Vases, compotes, sugars and creamers, in English Rock Crystal glassware, to be closed out at H off Bohemian glass water sets, consisting of pitcher and 66 glasses in gold and colors; 1.75 to $1.98 values at . iv. ... . . . . .. . ..-.'.OSc Electroliers, worth from $7.50 to $40.00, half price 200 pieces of brass goods, consisting of fern dishes, candle sticks, Jardinieres; $1.25 to $3 values, 50c. I: