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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 20, 1912)
DECEMBER. 1012. Thousands of Dollars r to be given away by merchants in the '1300" Block on Farnam Street THE BEE: OMAHA, T Friday, December the 20th, low Are Announcements of a Concerted Sacrifice by the Merchants of This Block in Order to Make Friday a Reception Day at Their Places of Business r, x COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH COMPANY. - ;Tho hundreds of Columbia phonographs which entertain Omaha homes come from -the 'niiOO1' block, the local store of that large concern being conveniently located In the spacious sale rooms of the Schmoller & Mueller Piano company. Dally scores of people ko there to hear the free concerts and return home having purchased a Columbia machine or with a strong desire for one. It. B. Cope, local manager for the company, Ifi Ji-strong booster for the "1300" block and is making speclnl arrangement for the public reception which is announced for Friday. ' HENRY LEHMAN & SONS. Henry Lehman, senior member of this well known wall pa per and decorating concern, came to Omnha in 1S67. served an apprenticeship at his work in GerniRny and after three years of familiarizing himself with American methods established a business or his own in 1S70. The present firm -waa organized in 1898 and is probably the most prominent concern In the middle west, dealing In imported aud domestic Kail paper, as well as interior decorating. TWO BIG RAILROADS. rtnr Im Inn Panlffn onrf DnrtL' lol.m Am U U - wUl-l. . c&ted In the "1300" block, is one or the big features talked wi ujr uue uuusicrs di mis section oi I'irnam street. ELITE THEATRE. The popularity or moving picture theatres Is no longer con fined to those who desire only superficial entertainment, Ber Ioub minded people now take pleasure in watching the educa tional features thrown on the screens of -the "movies." The Elite thcatro, another attraction of the "1300" block, affordn such pleasure to thousands dally and the careful and clean management of this popular theatre draws many to tho block, who might not otherwise come down. For seven years N. Amos, owner of the Elite, has worked diligently to afford his patrons this kind of amusement and tho Inrgo attendance shows how well ho has succeeded in pleasing the public. ADAM MORRELL BARBER SHOP. The newest business acquisition or the "U00" black is Adam Morrell's tonsortal parlors, located In the basement of the new Woodmen of tho World building. Mr. Morrell'a shop Is prob ably the finest place of Its kind In the west. It Is almost mag ical in its brilliance, convenient appointments and sanitary equipment and will attract hundreds of patrons who are now patronizing less attractive shops. STRONG BANKS ADJOIN. In no other feature aro the business Interests of this block morn Inrtnnnln tVinn In h n i.AfltUn .f . 1 --t and best banking institutions, the Merchants National and the hdi rtauuuai uaiiKB, on me oast oast of the block. POPE DRUG CO. A good drug store is a feature nnywhero and "1300" block Is fortunate in having one that by Its efficient proscription work and up-to-date business methods draws nuiny people to tho block. Two brothers, L.. 8. Pope and K V. Pope, gradu ates of Crelghton University, constitute tho Pope ftrug com pany located on the northwest corner of 13th and Farnam fits. ALBERT OAHN. The business reputation of Albort Cahn at onro lends an other big boost to the block. For thirty years Mr. Cahn has been making shirts for tho best trade In Omaha and linn been pleasing them a sure-fire drawing card for tho 1300" blork. W. FARNAM SMITH & 00. For twenty-five years V. Farnam Smith and IiIh business associates have been consummating hlg real estate deals, loaiiH and doing an extensive Insuranco business. Loratod In the "1300" block this Important firm Is nnnther substantial rea son why this block is doing an cnormoUB business dully. WOODMEN OAFATERIA. Supplementing the other attractions or tho 1 ;iiuv block Is the Woodmen Cafaterla, which affords to tho patrons of the block a really good place to eat. Those who have already pat ronized this newest of Omaha's eating places testify to Its good food and splendid service. . For Friday Only will sell any 10c Cigar in our Store t for 5c d give L'5 discount on all bur Pipes. Cignr iHfllders, Cigar' Cases' Humidors and all other footers' articles. r . re 'do this to acquaint the people' of Omaha with - X our store and the "1300" block. fH 1 wwiiiimiiwi i-i,ilPWtiOjMIIIfUf,aagglt lSieSGtMB Family Liquor Store 1309 Farnam SPECIAL for FRIDAY $2.00 VALUE FOR 95c 1 quurt Kentucky Whisky $1.25 1 quart best California Port 75 $200 Those two articles will be sold Friday only, for. . . .95c Packed in a neat Christmas box. Not more than one box to a customer. Select Your Piano Friday! Day or Evening Was $325 Friday Only $168 CIGAR CO. 1314 Farnam Street Jt will pay you to wulk a block to see our display of Christmas novelties such as German Steins. Wine Sets, Sideboard Decanters, Christmas Boxes, Cham paign Baskets of assorted wines, small Kegs for Dens, Cordial Sets, etc. FBFF Christmas Souvenir to Every Purchaser I KEEi and a bottle of Wine with 2 quarts or moro of Hiller's Whiskeys. Hiller's Pure Whiskies Pull Quarts 80c, $1 aud $1.25 Hiller's Pine Wines Pull Quarts .35c, 50c and 75c Henry Lehman & Sons Painting and Decorating t7iiOnr collection of domestic and imported Wall Papers is full of artistic and practical decorative effects. It contains a great mauy exclusive hang ings, including a complete assortment of Tekko. GRASS OLOTH EFFECTS MOTTLE AND TIFFANY BLENDS PRESSED LEATHERS FABRIC AND TEXTURE EFFECTS PAPERS WITH CRETONNE TO MATCH LINORUSTA WALTON BURLAPS, ETC. ftimates for Painting and Decorating Furnished on Application. Phone Your Orders. We Deliver Promptly. Call and see a modem liquor store; a store for ladies as well as men. At the Greatest Piano Store in the Middle-West Head this announcement carefully, if.you intend buy ing a Piano. Here is the most startling Christmas of fer ever made an offer backed by Omaha's oldest and most reliable piano house that means the placing of many now high grade Pianos in as many homes on terms any home can afford, and at a saving of $lf7 to buyers. Our Otter tor Friday Only: A brand now Stanley & Son Piano, wortli $325 for $168 on terms of 30 days FREE TRIAL. Free stool, free scarf, free Life Insurance; our own guarantee. Your choice of four beautiful premiums. Gold Watch, Library Lamp, Set of Table Silver or Music Cabinet ' with each Piano purchased. We are exclusive representatives for the STEIN WAY, WEBER, HARDMAN, McPHAIL, EMERSON and our own SCHMOLLER & MUELLER Pianos. Also the Aeolian line of PIANOLA Pianos, including the STEINWAY, WEBER, STECK, WJIEELOCK, STUY VESANT, STROUD and TECHNO LA. It Grows Stronger Every Year. BanKof Omaha You are invited to become one of its customers. Schmoller & Mueller Piano Co. Omaha's Exclusive Piano Store, 1311-13 Farnam St, Money to Loan B in Downtown Property $5,000 Upwards Lawtftt Kate Ns Delays. W. Farnam Smith & Co. 1320 Farnam Street. RAPHAEL-PRED CO. ffiHr&K U50 Ladles', MIsrcb nnd Ju niors' Dresses, nam plea of tho finest grado of Borges, whip cords, silks nnd niossallnes,, a grent assortment to chooBo from; regularly wortli $8.50 to $10.50, on aalo Friday nnr' Saturday 88.05 86.95 84.95 Ladles' swell Coats, flmjSeal etto PIubIiqb, beautifully lined with pretty ahadca of satin lining, worth $19.00 to $36.00. nt 812.50 814.85 S10.5O nml SlpjOO Beautiful now Novolty ContsT with now rolling collar or tho military collars, with velvet through Bomo, .half lined nnd some lined throughout with guaranteed satin lining, prices 80.05 814.85 817.50 1S19.00 LndlcB'. Uusslnn Mrtrmot Br.own Fur Cloat, brocaded silk' lin ing, worth $Sr, hIzcs :h, :ig nnd 38 only, this week, only 848.00 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Ladies and Children's Fur Seta and Fur 06ats, Hundreds of Samples to Choose From. Fine Sots of Jap Mink, Foxes, Black Wolf, French Coney, Bed Fox aomo swell uovol Ucb In long BcarfB with muffn to match. Also Whlto Thibet Sots, wortli rogulnrly from $10 to $35 per sot, wilt bo priced thlB week, .at, per act 812.50 834.85 816.95 fl"LJO'Pi Gray, Black and Brown Sots of FurH that retail usually from $7, CO to $12.50, will go this wook at. per set, 8J1.05 S4.95 . . 87.95 Children's and Girls' Fur Setn nt 98d 81.48 8 .98 82.98 and up to. . .87.50 I ' ' ' ' i .i ' ' ' ! i i i rt . French Coney Fur Coats, Skin ner satin lined, brown or black, worth $25. at 816.95 ig Bargains in Men's and Boys' Clothing $10.00 Men's Ovorcoata Big shipment juat received, con sisting of fancy casslmoreB, with convertible collarn, 1'rlco 84.30 $12.50 Men's Overcoats All wool casBlmere and fancy mixtures, In all colors, Price 86..10 $15.00 and $10.50 Men's Over coats Guaranteed high grade pure wool, lining guaran teed to wear two winters, handsome diagonals nnd plain, In all colors ITlco 88.70 $1.50 Men's Pants Well made, In dark and light pat terns, In good, heavy casBl mores 88tf $2.00 Mon's Pants Big variety of patterns, all wool pants ITlco 81.35 $0 Boys' Overcoats Fine all wool overcoats, made with convertible collar and belt, ages 10 to 10 years, I'rlco 83.45 Mon'H Riimplo Shlrlw, .1.1 c These Shirts are worth up to $1, and Include Dress Shlrta with soft collars In Solsotto cloth, also Men's High Grade Work ShlrtB. Price... 35 Men'N Heavy nibbed Union Hiilts, HRc. Also In heavy fleece. Price 85 fiOc lto)V Kmnple Blouse Wnlfits, Klc. Large assortment of patterns In percales and many othor materials. 75c Men's and Boys' Winter Caps, nt 39 Men's MorliH nnd J) res KM Gloves, 80c. Lined with fleece, ftftc Men's Sample, Initial, Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, 1-c Just a little soiled from han dling. Make useful Xnias gifts. HOc Mon's Silk Suspendors, 0c Come In beautiful holiday boxes. $1.25 Men's Wool Floeco Un derwear, good, heavy weight, at 69i Men's Heavy Fleece Under wear at 39 20c Men's Wool Hoso...Hi Men's Fancy VoBts, worth up to $6.00 Men ulll nppreolato gifts like this for Xmaa. Prices. .81.79 nnd 82.45 $10.00 Men's SuitsIn flno fancy casslmeres, In light and dark colors extra well made. Prlco, only 85.30 $15.00 and $1G.60 Men's High Grade Suits In fine worsteds and tweeds aud fancy cneal meres. Price 88.70 $2.00 Boys' School Suits Heavy, dark, colors; ages 7 to 16 years. Price. .. .81.19 $3.00 Boys' School Suits In light and dark mixtures. Price 81.79 $1.50 Men's Flannel Shirts A new shlpmout just received. Mado with military and plain collars, In grays, browns and tans 89(4 Men's S5c Wool Golf Gloves, 12 RAPHAEL-PRED CO. 13th and Farnam 2 Minutes Walk from 16th Special for Friday Only 3 for 7 Albert Cahn Shirts and Underwear Made to Measure 1322 FARNAM STREET STATE AGENT FOR Dr. Deimel's Linen MeBh Underwear Co. Dr. Jaeger's Sanitary Woolen Underwear Co. OMAHA,