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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 26, 1895)
HSfiRSRTC sX4SF TvlTTrawsrsBwSlss; mm wuaiiil" THE RACKS S'- 5C! I I Tbo readers of The Lincoln Courier will hare an opportunity commencing Monday next, October 28th, of seeing a greater number of the celebrated trotting and pacing horses of thecountry than ever before and at far less expense than is usually incurred in attending the aver ago county fair. On this occasion the Lincoln Park as sociation of Lincoln, Neb., will hold their opening meeting at the new mile track October 23th to November 1st in clusive. The railroad companies will give special train servico and a one faro round trip rate from all points within two hundred miles of this city. Those fortunate enough to be within driving distance can attend and their vehicles and teams will be admitted to the grounds free of charge. The park man agement have established a uniform ad mission price of 50 cents, which will in clude free grand stands and quarter Btretch. Contrary to the usual custom the oening day will bo the big day. The business houses of Lincoln will bo closed at noon so that all can attend the opening and participate in the dedica tion of the new grounds. With anything like favorable weather it is by no means uncertain that the crowd will bo larger than has ever attended the State fair. Commencing promptly at 1 o'clock tho day's program will open with an exhibi tion of the horses with national reputa tions, among them many world's cham pions. They will be exhibited on the track in front of the grand stands. Among tho number will be Alix 2:03i, the fastest trotter and race mare the world has ever seen, who was owned, broken to harness and received her early training at David City, Neb., and is. comparatively speaking, a Nebraska product and the pride of the state; Fly ing Jib 2:01 to harness and 1:58 with running mate, the fastest light harness horse in the world and the first and only horse to beat the 2:00 minute mark; Azote 2K)i?4, who holds tho world's record for geldings, and the fast est trotter of 1805; Directly 2:07X, the champion two and three-year-old pacer; W. W. P. 2KK, who has to his credit the world's pacing record to wagon; the great Strathbury 2.-04, holder of the world's pacing record over a half mile track, formerly held by Joe Patchen, and who will attempt at this meeting to secure the stallion record held by John R. Gentry 2KJ34'; Carbonet 2:09, last year's sensational two-year-old pacer, and his full brother. Sulphide, this l peed iMuan 8 Inolunlve j w General Admission with seat 50c . & 44 Private Boxes, 50c a seat THE 1 BOX, 8 SEATS, FOR THE WEEK BEST 810 S HORSES (5 Carriages admitted free j IN ) CARRIAGES TO CENTER FIELD THE 25c j COUNTRY (2 Chairs in amphitheatre S 25c RACES REGIS AT 1 O'CLOCK g (Si Monday to Friday inclusive ( Monday Oot Ji m i lp Js-!:- " WEDNESDAY. Wednesday, October 30th, the third day of the meeting, presents an unusu ally long and attractive program. W. W.P.2.-0G will attempt to lower hie own world's record to wagon. Flying Jib 2.-01 will make a trial against tho watch. There will be three of the regu lar events, the 2:12 pace with fourteen entries, the 2:35 trot with an equal num ber, and the 2:25 pace with ten entries, added to the exhibition of the world beaters, completes a day's sport nothing less than remarkable from every stand point. THURSDAY. Thursday, October 31st, the fourth day, besides the exhibitions, will see the great Strathbury in his attempt to se cure the pacing stallion record of 2:034 now held by John R. Gentry, as well as Sulphide and Carbonet in their attempts to beat their own fast records. The regular races, perhaps the two best of the entire week, will be the 2:10 trot for 81,000 and the 220 trot with fifteen en tries. FRIDAY. The closing day, Friday, November let, will see the world's champions exhibited for the last time in 1895. A number of fast horses will attempt to lower their own records, and the events of the meeting will close with the great con- I JULl Of the well known BARR PARKER SHOE STOCK Simpson & Co. tnafa in the 2:35 nace. the free-for-all year's sensational two-year-old, who are -trot md tte 2:10 pace Our readers are urged to bear in mind expected to lower their own records and secure the pacing team record. These and many others, as shown by the offi cial entry list, will take part in the great five-day meeting and be exhibited each day on the track. Besides the above there will be a special pacing race be tween W. W. P. 2KX5K, Flying Jib 2:04 and Strathbury 2.-04j, who during sev eral seasons active campaigning have defeated at various times all of the sen sational horses at tho pacing gait, and who come together here for the first time, and being in the pink of condi tion the race can not but be of the sen sational order. There will be a 225 class trot with twenty-four entries, all tried race horses; also a 2:15 pacing class with twelve entries. TUESDAY. On Tuesday, October 29th, the sec ond day of the races, besides the exhi bition of the world's champions at 1 o'clock, DuBois Brothers of Denver, Col., wili attempt to secure the world's pacing team record with Sulphide and Carbonet, followed in turn by the 3.-00 minute pace, with nine entries, and the 2:15 trot with twelve entries. There are a number of sensational horses in the latter and it is confidently expected the present state record will be lowered in this event. the dates October 28, 29, 30, 31, and November 1. Remember the liberal ex cursion rates of one fare round trip rate within two hundred miles of Lincoln, tickets good the entire week, and with the admission price of 50 cents, which includes free grand stands and quarter stretch, carriages and vehicles admitted free. Lincoln is prepared to put on her holiday attire and entertain all comers in a satisfactory manner. The grounds can be reached from all depots by elec tric cars with a five-cent fare. List of entries will be mailed promptly upon re ceipt of request addressed to Palmer L. Clark, Lindell hotel, Lincoln, Neb. Trilby headache tablets cures as if by "magic, when all others fail. At Rigg's Pharmacy cor 10th and Q. Go to Woempner's for drugs, 139 S.10 Canon City coal at the Whitebreast Coal and Lime Co. Woempner sells window glass, 139S.10 Go to Clary's "Apex"" Cigar Store for your cigars and tobacco, 111 No. 11th ts. A full dress suit, of all dress Buits, should be strictly up to date in Jit and fiinish. We can furnish you one that is first class in every respect. We save you money. PAINEVTARFEL fr BUM-STEAD. From Kansas dealers in Bankrupt Merchanaise have purchased this immense stock for less than one-third Manufacturers cost and are doa' selling it for one-half original cost. -This is the largest and best retail Shoe Stock in the state in voicing over thirty thousand dollars. Barr Parker was celebrated for keeping the best goods he could buy, consequently there are no shoddy goods in this stock. Every pair must be sold within the next 30 days. This is an opportunity you cannot afford to miss. Think of it, shoes at 50c on the dollar. Below we quote you a few prices. Ladies Fine French Kid Shoes 2 to 3) former price 85,00 now $125 Ladies Elegant Patent Leather Walking Shoes former price 81 now 90c. Ladies Elegant French Kid Walking Shoes former price 83 now 60c. Childrens Shoes former price $1.50 now G5c. Ladies Dongola Shoes former price 81. to now 90c. Ladies Fine'Kid Shoes former price $325 now $1.05. Ladies Fine Toe Slippers former p rice $1.50 to $3 now G5 to 90c Men's Burt Shoes very fine former price $6 to $7 now 820 to $3.25. Men's Congress Shoes very fine former price $5 to 86 now $225 to $21)0. Men's Oxford Shoes very tine former price $2 to $1 now 90c to $1.75. Men's Work Shoes very fine former price $1.50 to 82.50 now 90c to 81.35. Men's Arctics First Quality former price $1.50 now 85c. Men's Rubber Boots First Quality former price $3.50 to $1.50 now 81.75 $2.25. Boys Rubber boots First Quality former price $2 now 75c. In fact this entire stock is marked down to 50c on the dollar and by calling early you will be suited with the goods and prices. Every pair must be sold within 30 days. SIMPSON dfe CO Parker's Old Stand, 1009 O St., Lincoln, Neb. to DRESS SUITS Call and examine our fine dress suits for $25 and 835. Equal tc anything you can get from the tailor for 865 or 875. Ewing Cloth ing Company. Miss Anna K. Dick, modiste, has re moved to 1208 O street, over Baldwin's ardware store. See the new full dress shield. Just out. At Mayer Bros. Rudy's Pile Suppository is guaranteed to cure Piles and Con stipation, or money refunded. 50 cents per box. Send two stamps for circular and Free Sample to Martin Rudy, Registered Pharmacist, Lancaster, Pa. No postals answered. For sale by all first class druggist everywhere. H T. Clarke Co., wholesale agents Genuine Coal Creek Canyon City Hot Springs coal at the Whitebreast Coal Co DRESS SUITS Call and examine our fine dress suits for $25 and 835. Equal to anything you cau get from the tailor for 865 or $75. Ewing Clothing Comia-y. Specialty Of Ladies And Misses Fine Shoes. FINE SHOES nm i mm Cincinnati Shoe Store. 1120 O St.