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North Sixteenth Street, Between Capitol Ave. and Davenport St; Its History, What It Means to Present and Future Generations
of Omaha. Thousands of Dollars Being Expended to Enlarge and Remodel Big Stores. Read the Messages From These Live Mer-
chants and Learn Why You Can Save Money by Shopping in This Block. Learn What Their Business Ideas are and Understand How They Give Such Values.
THE I1KE: OMAHA. KATUIJPAY. SKPTKMBKU 11, ltd...
CLAMS AND OTHER
SEA. FOOD ARRIVE
All ii in Readineii for the Big? Elks'
Clambake at Xrug Park Sat
nrday Afternoon.
BIG PROGRAM ON BESIDES
The annual clam bake to be given
by the Omaha Elkka at Krug park
this afternoon promises to excel
till previous functions of the kind
ever attempted. Preparations have
teen made for earing for from 600
to 800, and at this time an attend
ance of more than 600 Is assured.
For the feast Secretary Miner has
secured seventy-five dozen ears of
corn and three and one-half tons of
aea food, the latter Including clams,
lobsters, oysters and crabs.
At the clurn bakt the eating will start
mlmrn miA Ar&ha will Mnr,d This will I
continue until 4 o'clock tn ths afternoon,
when the bake will be opened. Prom this
. time the fesst will be on until ( o'clock.
Box ! Pracram.
While the dun bake will be one of
th. Important function, on the card. It
will lack much of being the most Inter
esting feature. Arrangement, have been
made for a sparring exhibition between a
couple of the beat artist, in the central
west. Socretary Minor 1. keeping their
identity a secret in order to afford the
Elks and their friend, a surprise.
Then there will be plenty of muslo,
vocal and Instrumental, with Mclntyre &
Heath, now playing at the Orpheum, do
ing a black face stunt. A feature that
promises to be of great interest will be
the appearance of Colonel Hold.worth,
one of the oldest Elk. in the world, he
holding certificate No. 8. lie and bis
partner, Joseph M. Norcross, are at the
Orpheum and both will be at the dam
bake, where they will do a singing turn.
Among the prominent people who will
be guests of the Omaha Elks will be Gov
ernor Morehead and Frank I. Rain, the
latter of Fairbury. Ho is one of the
rrand lodge officers.
County Republican
League Merges with
the McKinley Club
The merger of the Douglas County Re
publican league with the McKinley club
, 1. regarded as another favorable portent
' of forthcoming solidarity In the ranks of
republicanism during the approaching
At a meeting Thursday evening in, the
Patterson block the league aeciaea 10
sink its identity and to stand shoulder to
shoulder with the larger organization, be
lieving that In union tnere is strong.
" Among thoee present were Harry 8.
Byrne, president of the McKinley league;
J. C Kln.ler, J. IL Belsel, John Berger.
Henry F. Meyer, Captain MalllsoB, Ed
Leeder. J. M. Macfarland, Thomas Lynch,
U. V. Guye and Ed Morearty.
President Morearty and Secretary Guye
of the league will be placed on the offi
cial roster of the McKinley club. The
' best .of feeling prevailed at the meeting
and statements were made that a season
of republican victory is in the atmosphere.
Wicked Are Busy
and Several Lose
Their. Pocketbooks
Dr. O. Watson, Columbus, O.. guest at
the Paxton, reported the low of 10 from
his pockets at the Union station last
evening. -
While trying to gain entrance to the
bakery of Chris Olson at 1518 Locust
street, a block watchman fired three
shots at a burglar, who .taggered and
got away. It U believed one of the shots
took effect.
L. M. Van Vleck of Philadelphia, stop
ping at the Paxton, reported to the police
that his pockets were picked of .
Mra M. D. Brodkey, 10S North Thirtieth
street, lot a grip from her automobile
Monday. On Tuesday she hired a young
woman, who gave a hard luck story. The
new employe made an unceremonious
departure with a pair of diamond cuff
button.. The police believe this woman
has been committing a series of theft.
McCaffrey Sells
Holdings on Dodge
for Over $80,000
Chester A. Cook and Raymond C. Cook
have purchased for a sum said to be
something over SO.OOO an additional slxtjr
lx feet of land on Sixteenth south of
Uodge street to the rear or we uougimm
block from Hugh McCaffrey. The Cook
trustees already owned twenty-two feet
occupied by the Douglas block. .0 that
th.lr holding, now total eighty-eight feet
front by seventy feet deep.
The location has been leased to Jacob
Sloaburg. Jr., for ninety-nine years. The
long lease will probably mean the erec
tion of a new building on the lte in the
near future, although at present Mr. Blos
burg only contemplates alterations and
Improvements to the present buildings.
WHEAT GOES UP WITH
GRAINMARKET RALLY
Frost predictions for Northern Ne
braska, and South Dakota gave the
Omaha grain market an upturn, wheat
advancing t cents and corn and oats H
eent. Wheat .old at weesc; com, CTlc,
ind oats, S284e per bushel.
Receipts for the day were fairly heavy,
there being 39 car. of wheat, 107 of corn
nd 30 of oat. on sale.
Apartments, flats, rouses and cottages
c-an b rented quickly and cue ply by a
Uee ' For Rent."
THRIFTY BUSINESS BLOCK
Sixteenth Street from Capitol
' Avenue to Davenport it a Real
Sqnara of Prosperity.
DO EOT FEAR FOR HARD TIMES
Along Sixteenth street trom Capitol
Avenue to Davenport Is but a short 30O
tftt snd there aren't any huge twenty
story sky-scrapers along this block, and
there aren't any internationally or even 1
nationally known business operators lo
cated within that 100 feet, but you will
find a select few of the brightest and
most alert and willing businessmen .iioh
a short 800 feet can possibly contain, and
they'll give many a man with a million
dollar establishment, plush carpets and a
receiving line of private secretaries cards
and spad.s and Mill show them some
thing about modern business methoda
Along Sixteenth street from Capitol
awnue to Davenport are located some of
the most sturdy businesses in Omaha.
They are not very pretentious, perhaps,
and the owners are not In the habit of
enjoying life by the Umetarine nvethod.
but you will find every one of thera all
wool and a yard wida
Real Ouutha rinu.
They are Oinaha firms and that fact
alone is a good reoommaodaUon. All
Omaha firm, are live ones. But this
little block on North Sixteenth street la
especially live, and no matter how hard
the times, or how adverse the oondltlona
you will find each, and every one cc th
establishments In that block enjoying the
tenure of prosperity, always making a
little gain.
Among the thriving businessmen along
this block is the Loyal Shoe store. This
Is one of ths most up-to-date shoe houses
In Omaha. The same distinction applies
to the Loyal Furniture company. Both
of these establishments are tn the Loyal
hotel building.
Henrlckson, the Jeweler, is also an
other Loyal hotel tenant. Mr. Henrlck
son has been located In his corner posi
tion for several years and enjoys a most
prosperous Jewelry trade.
The Central Market Is a really modern
meat market, where quality and service
to the patron are considered first.- The
New England bakery Is one of the old
est bakeries in Omaha and has,' ever
since its organisation, been regarded
among the best.
Two Sturdy Bnalncaea.
The Novelty store is one of the strong
foundations of the North Sixteenth street
block. This establishment will always
be a nucleus upon which to build a brisk
business block. The New Tork Sample
store is still another of the examples of
sturdy, conscientious Industry In this
block.
Just a few feet to the north are two
other establishments which, although not
strictly within the 100 feet named before,
can be regarded as part of this block.
The Helphand Clothing company and the
Edward hotel are of such close prox
imity that they may easily be classified
with this prosperous block.
The Helphand Clothing company la a
firm of several years standing In Omaha,
and Is one of ths bustnessns which aid
very materially tn the success of North
Sixteenth street business.
Relief frees Arsle Rhanatlsa.
John H. Oronx, Winchester, N. It.,
writes: ' "I suffer from acute rheuma
tism and Sloan's Liniment always help,
quickly. 26c. AH druggista Advertise-ment
Summer
Jewelry
Prices of jewelry
was never more
reasonable than
they are today; if
you come to the
right place and
consider the
quality of the
goods you are
buying. If you
wish high grade,
artistic jewelry
in charming new
designs, we shall
be pleased to
show you our as
sortment. No bet
ter v a 1 u e s in
watches, diamonds and
precious stones can bo
obtained at prices we
are offering. All nov
elties in summer jewel
ry at low prices, in
cluding the popular
genuine bob-o-link
rings and bracelets.
John Henrickson
THE LOYAL JEWELER
201 North 16th Street
Save
fau.
SIT
Buy it at the Bonof f
11 Y. Sample Store
206 Horth 16th St,
Extraordinary spe
cial bargains for to
morrow in Fall Suits,
Coats, Dresses and
Skirts.
BEST $25 SLUT AT $14.95
MEN
Your opportunity to buy high
grade new Footwear at Less then
Hale IVicee. (tome and look
them over
$1.95$2.45$2.95
Mail Orders Filled at the Above Pricei.
Loyal Shoe Store
loyil Hold Bldj., I6lh ind Cipilol Ave.
New Fall Footwear
SPECIALLY PRICED
FOR SATURDAY BUYERS
All the I-atest Myles, Leathers, Fs.
rics, Etc., for Women and Men, at Just
the 11-1 ce You Want to Fay.
WOMEN
Hundreds of models to choose
from at
$1.95 and $2.45
"Business is
good with us"
Please note this
Our line of Women's Suits and Coats contains
nothing but the "better grade" merchandise.
Cheap acd poorly constructed garments are not
tolerated by us. Our
Mf5 ' linea ims season sur
passes all previous ef-
r iorcs.
Suits worth up to
$20.00; SfnSO
Saturday. w
Suits worth up to
$30.00; SfrSO
Saturday i
SPECIAL SALE SATURDAY
$15X0 MEN'S SUITS, in
cluding blue
serge
$10.00
y.W JYLEJN'a BU1TB, in
cluding all pat
terns, all sizes .
$5.00
HAT SALE
$2.50 New Fall Hats, $1.50
Your choice of any style or
color.
$1.00 Shirts on sale at 50c
50c Underwear at 35c
LADIES' SKIRTS
ON SALE
$4.00 Skirts on sale at $2.93
$5.00 Skirts on sale at $3.03
$7.50 Skirts on sale at $4.98
$3.50 Skirts on sale at $2.43
MEN'S AND LADIES'
SHOES
$4.00 Goodyear Shoes, $3.00
$3.50 Shoes, at $2,50
$3.00 Shoes, at $2.00
Buster Brown Shoes for
Boys and Girls, $1.50 up.
J. HELPHAND CLOTHING COMPANY
16TH NEAR CHICAGO STREET.
208 PfHSf I Phone
North lj& ttiKvjMvff nni.io.
Street WjlS I 737
Yes, Madam, we sell nothing but the
Highest Grade of Pure Food Groceries, at
very reasonable prices, too.
Let us make an everlasting customer of
you by pleasing you with BETTER groceries
for less money with an unexcelled delivery
service. Let us convince you by giving us
a trial order. Trade at the Pure Food Gro
cer that satisfies. Phone orders receive the
same careful attention.
LI & 6. GROCERY CO.
Successrors to 8. F. Munro. 208 North 16 th St. Douglas 737.
210
North
16th
Street
Vi'J' I l ft ll I IIhhmIaa I I I'tr'K SJ I .IISJS '"MM"
1796 I
kLsVl
Our Millinery
Department
is one of the leading fea
tures of this store. Hero
you will find Sample Pat
tern Hats to suit your
tasto at prices that will
surprise you. Hats that
are worth tip to $10.00 will
be sold Saturday; your
choice in three lots
"Skirts of Quality"
i are man-tailored through-
out, few skirts aro ae well
Vj tailored, none better; val
4 ues worth up to $
12.50. Raturdav. . .O
f
1
00
An aura of true exclusivenoris
surrounds the new Dresses we
have gathered for Autumn. The importance of this
collection cannot be overestimated. $ Q50
Values worth up to $22.50; Saturday w
THE NOVELTY CO.
One Block No. of Post Office. 214-16 No. 16th St,
Out of the High Rent District.
"Tho Last Stoak Was Flno"
Mrs. Satisfied Customer generally says
this when she comes to our butcher shop
she knows that she'll continue to get the
BEST CUTS we can give her, whether por
terhouse, sirloin, round or flank.
We make it a business principle to sell
the BEST QUALITY of meats and give satis
faction to ALL at ALL TIMES.
Fish in season. We invito your trade.
CENTRAL MARECET
Doug. 1796. 210 North 16th St.
NEW
Hotel Edward.
ABSOLUTEL Y FIREPROOF
130 ROOMS NEWLY FURNISHED THROUGHOUT
Running Hot and Cold Water, Telephone
and Electric Light $ in Every Room
Rooms with Private Shower Bath, tingle $1, double $1.50
Rooms with Bath Privilege, 50c and 75c
Weekly Rate, $2.50 to $6.00
All Rooms Outside Exposure
16th and Davenport Streets
Watch for Opening Announcement
212 lKp ons
SSPsss Douglas
16th 11 Ml
s,reBt' Wl$m 5791
1 1 mmW l 1
Our baked dainties are dainties indeed
dainty to look upon and dainty to eat.
What's the use of putting out your
strength and time over the cake-board when
you can get tho very nicest of fresh made
bread and choicest of cakes, cookies, eta, at
this bakery?
Our dainty lunches are the talk of the
town.
ORTTslAN'S
NEW ENGLAND OAKERY AND LUIICI1
Doajln 5791. 112 Horth 161b SL
ff For Prices and Quality
ZD., ., flwalk a few steps north of
iilB
tho high rent district. It
will pay you to see us.
NEW STORE-NEW GOODS
NEW METHODS 1
LOYAL FURNITURE CO.
223 North 16th Street
D. 4irr