The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, March 20, 1897, Page 10, Image 10

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    THE COURIER.
fYTl&tllMitt DR GOODS 00.,
1023 to 1029 O Street, Lincoln, Keto
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Laces.
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Corsets-
It will pay even' one who is in
need of a corset to call at the store
and look at our line, as we feel con
fident we have something- that will
please you both in quality and
price.
100 doz. Extra fine, high grade
corsets made by one of the best
manufacturers, all sizes in black
and white, regular price $2.25 to
Si. 75, special this week
81.
Handkerchiefs
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An extensive line of handker
chiefs may be found in handker
chief department. Next week we
place on sale 300 doz. Ladies' fine
white cambric Swiss embroidered
handkerchiefs, full" size and good
work, regular price 12j4c each,
special this week
7jc.
Silks,
Ever' novelt', color or quality
of silk can be bought at ver' much
reduced prices at this store.
24 in. Black satin Duchess, worth
$1.25 per yard, at 98c.
21 in. Black Duchess brocade,
medium and large designs, per
Kid Gloves.
It has long- been known that we
have the best line of kid gloves in
the city. All the latest makes and
shades can be gotten here as the
line is replete in every detail. We
carry no cheap gloves, therefore we
guarantee perfect satisfaction with
ever' pair of gloves bought at our
store. The clasp and button gloves
in all shades we sell for
$1. 81.50, 1.75.
Embroideries.
Embroideries bought at our
regular price would be a bargain,
but when purchased at reduced
prices your gain is great indeed.
Cambric or Nainsook embroideries
1 to 3 in. wide, worth 10c per yard,
special price this week
Cambric and Nainsook embroi
deries, 2 to 7 in. wide, worth up to
25c per yard, special price this week
15c.
Spring Capes.
Ladies' twilled cloth, double cape,
20 in. long-, trimmed with braid,
black or navy blue, each
81.75.
Black Brocade
Silk.
Black brocade silk capes, 16 in.
long-, full circle, fancy changeable
lining", each
2c
495.
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We have just placed in stock a
complete line of new laces, including-
new and elegant patterns and
many new shades.
50 Pieces, cream, oriental lace,
firm and heavy patterns, 7 to 12 in.
wide, worth as high as 40c per
3'ard, special tnis week,
29c.
25 Pieces cream and white ap
plique laces, 4 in. wide, regular
price 20c per yard, special this
week,
12 l-2c. .
100 Pieces Point De Paris cream
lace, all new patterns, 1 to 7 in.
wide, special this week, per yard,
10c, to 40c
Hosiery.
m.
We cany a large and select line
of hosier'. Am'thing that is
wanted can be purchased at very
low prices.
Ladies' full seamless imported
hose, double heels and toes, worth
20c a pair, special this week,
12I-2c.
Childrens' full seamless,
ribbed hose, double in heel
toes, special price this week.
10c.
fine
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The lumber dealers of Nebraska held
their seventh annual convention in
Lincoln Tuesday and Wednesday. The
first meeting was Tuesday afternoon.
2:30, at Y. "M. C. A. hall. About a
hundred were present.
President M. L. Fries of Arcadia, in
taking the chair, gave a practical in
augural address. The secretary, J. C.
CKIand cf Fremont, followed with a
report cf what had been done and what
was to be done.
After matters of business were dis
missed a committee consisting of
Messrs. Barnett of McCook, Cumming3
of Plattsmouth, and Greenslit of Sur
prise, was appointed to examine the
membership list and report what mem
bers had paid dues, and also report de
linquents. A report was given by Treasurer
William Fritd. It was later referred
to an auditing committee.
As a committe on resolutions. Will
iam Fried of Fremont. W. W. Cameron
of Chester and S. W. Lightner of Mon
roe were named.
Nominations for auditing committee
were J. L. Baker of Omaha, G. H. Kelly
of Omaha, E. S. Clark of Gretna.
These were considered elected.
Soliciting membership E. S. Clark,
Gretna; T. R. Whittaker, Lorton; H. F.
Henderson, Osceola. Constitution and
by-laws G. W. Baldwin, Crete; J. L.
Baker. Beemer; E. J. Tucker, Howe.
Mr. Baldwin asked off, but consented to
serve if excused from the chairman
ship. A little more- business was -gone
through with before adjournment for
supper.
An informal reception was he'" in
the Lindell hotel parlore Tuesday zon
ing for those who were not Hoo-Hoos.
lively conversaticn in the crowded
rocms was furnished by Hagenow's or
chestra. At the same time seventy of
the members of the order of Hoo-Hoas
were assembled in the Halter block,
where they were initiating twenty vic
tims into the. concatenated order of the
Heo-Hoos. JThose who henceforth will
wrar the white button with the black
cat upon it are: William E. Brown,
Dodge; Ben D. Sherwood. North Bend;
Tom F. Birmingham, O'Neill; Perry R.
Gillespie, Minden; Horace F. Hender
son, Osceola; William J. Miller, Hast
ings; Alexander S. Scott, Stromsburg:
John J. Relmers, Evanston, III.; Fred
P. McCormick, Holdrege; Oswald H.
Oliver, Hastings; Harry N. Bennett,
Kansas City; Frederick R. Lint, Hum
boldt; Wilson F. Vincent, Sterling;
Cornelius Crowley, Cloquet, Minn.;
John W. Hart, Stromsburg, and Oscar
W. Portlock, Bethany.
The grand snark of the state. Vice
Gerent W. C. Ballard of Omaha, con
ducted the initiation. He was assisted
by the following officers: Senior Hoo
Hca, T. R. French, Lincoln, junior Hoo
Hoo, L. E. Deemer, Lincoln; bojum,
Frank Colpetzer, Omaha; scrivnoter,
W. H. Gearhart, Lincoln; jabberwock,
D. E. Green, Lincoln: custocatian,
George E. Gascoigne, Lincoln; arkano
per. O. O. Snyder, O'Neill: gurdon, J.
Cecil Graham. St. Louis.
Afterwards they all came together.
The Lincoln lumbermen tendered a
banqurt to 160 lumbermen at the Lin
dell hotel following the initiation.
The tables were arranged in a square
with a row down the iddle. The deco
rations ware potted plants and palms,
with carnations at each cover.
After a menu with appropriate lum
ber term embellishments was served,
A. H. Wier as toastaster called upon
the following people fcr remarks on the
several topics assigned:
Address of welcome, A. H. Wier.
Response, F. Colpetzer.
"Our Association, Its Aims and Eth
ics," William Fried.
Membership of the Association, Clear,
Common and Cull, S. D. Ayres.
"Lights and Shades The Sash, Door
and Blind Men," W. H. Harrison.
"The Lumber Business, Its Past and
Present " S. E. Smith.
"The Men Who Cover Our Defects
Paint Manufacturers," M. J. Waugh.
"The Development of Nebraska
Work of the Lumbermen," A. Barnett.
The last round consisted of a spar
ring match which was announced to
be free for all. It was designed partic
ularly for bald headed men and a bald
headed man in the person of D. E.
Green led it. Numerous smooth topped
gentlemen joined in the match, which
ended amicably early in the morning.
The commencement and attendant
exercises of the Nebraska Collegp of
Oratory will consist of the following:
Wednesday, March 24, graduating re
cital of George Link. Mr. Link will
give recitations from Charles Dickens.
Friday, March 26, graduating recital
of Miss Anna Maryott and Miss Daisy
Smith; Friday, April 2, junior execises;
Sunday, April 4, baccalaureate sermon
by Dr. William M. Hindman at the
Presbyterian church; Tuesday, April 6,
Shakespearean recital by Professor
George C. Williams; Wednesday, April
7, commencement exercises in the First
Baptist church.
Monday a lot of framed
pictures at $J, many of
these pictures were $1 un
f ramed, Leming Store,
1106 O Street