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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 14, 1899)
'MMHIPIIIIMHMIMffPIMM 10 THE COURIER. THEATRIGAfe. THE OLIVER. A good story is to'd of a manager of an opera bouse in a one-night stand who concluded to become a traveling manager. Inciting about for h bou brette he wrote to Huriinon Grey Fieke, Editor of the DrumHtic Mirror, with a modi'Pt teqtiot-t to bo referred to a young woman who could both biu nod dnneo und who whb oU'Vcr at both. Mr I'VUc'h reply whb to Urn effect t'uit afti r etirvt it)k' tht entire lit Id he bad picked out ull the young womon in sight and the list ran as follows. Delia Fox. Edna Wallace (Hopper.) The manager might take his choice. There is a young womnn with "At Qay Coney Island" Company which comes to The Oliver for one night, Saturday, October 14th, named Mattie Lockt tte, who flllb both the require meets. The Omaha Bee of October Gh bbb: ''Miss Mattie Lockette was easily the hit of one of the best showB seen at Boyd's in some time," "At Gay Coney Island." form canine feata that have never been seen here. One, of 'he most remarkable being a death Fcene, the trainer fires a pistol abd the dog at which it is aimed goes through all the motions of the death 9truggle.even to the final gasp and kiskin a most relastic manner. THE FUNKE. "ChlittanQ'ga, relntoa a Btoiy of thrilling incidents, with a background of conflict ami honest love, ahd is in fmmtind manner the bcbt work Mr. Carter has ever dime. Its purpose bn ;ng to keep the auditor constantly en tertained, there is no cause to cavil at the meanB employed so long as they succeed, At The Funke, Monday, Tuesday and Wodnesdey evenings, and Wednesday matinee, October 10th, 17th and 18th. Evening prices 15 to 50 cents. Mati nee 10 and 25 ctnts. All wbnppe FonlonB' now production The attraction at The Funke Thurs day evening, October 19 tb, wilt be Oliver Scott's Minstrel Carnival. The ward robe, stage effects, and everything per taining to the exhibition has been got ten up regardless of expense. It is a of "Suporba,'' which comes to Tho Oliver Theatre on Monday and Tuesday October 16th and 17th, will agreo that it is tho beut show, the grandest spec tacle, over produced by these- famous entertainers. Tho pconory is magnifi cent and is given moat gorgeous eff -ct by the skillful manipulation of a score or more of powerful electric calciumB. The dramatic cast this year is tho strongest that the Uanlona havo had in many years, while the costumes and armor are radiantly beautiful. The bal let impottod entire, direct from London, is spoken of ns a vision of gonuino beauty, live and graceful figures and bealtby comploctions. Ono of the now dances presonted is the Parasol Ballet, which is a bountiful combination of effects with different colored paranolB. The acrobatic fonts aro astonishing and the drolleries t.f tho clown aro intonsoly muBing. A most interesting featuro is Herbert's Dog Show, tho members of which display Intelligence that makes them seem ilmoit bumin, They per very big show. The street parade is a unique feature, and will take place at 11:30 A. M. Headed by their bras band, tho company will parade the principal stroots of the city, after which a musical concert will bo givon. The snata aro now on ealo at tho Funke bo. offlc and are going very rapidly, flint tho house will bo crowded goon withou saing. Evoryhody will bo there, an. hiB sister and brother. Regular Funke prices, 15 to 50 cents. Why tlio Ittiininml (llcami, The diamond la full of phosphorus. This quality has been known for cen turies, and still there arc many who do not know it. That Ih tho reason of. ten that gleams of light are seen Ihhu ing from the stone in tho dark. To this quality alone attacheB a great ileal of value. Tho moat phosphorescent etnuo la the one that Is tho beat cut. If thorn li phosphorus in tho stone It la great ly enhanced by proper cutting, so that lti scintillating faculties nro lucres, OWVBR Hun . Corner 13th and P. r"!!ff 9 ATURDA.Y, October lt ONLY ONE NIGHT. THE BEST EVER AT QAY CONEY ISLAND. It is to laugh, and you do. Larger, stronger, better than ever. Pretty girls, catchy music, everything- new and up-to date. Regular prices. On sale Friday. i THE WORLD FAMOUS HANLONS' In the great spectacle U I E R B A The most astounding produc tion ever given. Regular prices. FXXTCKE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF r 0. T. CRJWFORD JIND F- C. ZEHRUHG. COK. O AND TWELFTH. PHONE 355. Y, TUY, IDKE1Y Hi MHTINEE MBIT. LincolnJ. Carter's Thrilling and Romantic War Play. ..CHATTANOOGA.. A Play that is good for the Nod h and South, East and West." Startling in its-Realism! Novel in its Construction. Picturesque and True to life in its Rendition! ! An Engine and Tender running away from the audience at the rate of 60 miles an hour. THAT CAVALRY CHARGE! Prices 15, 25, 35, and 50 cents. Box seats 75 cents. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 OliWUt SCOTT S B I G MINSTREL CARNIVAL The Largest Negro Minstrel Company in the World! 40 CAREFULLY SELECTED ARTISTS 40 All ffiSHM, THF GREAT DANGERS, NIL ThE GREBT SINGERS. HIGH GLASS SPECIALTIES. . E. K. THOMPSON'S BIG MILITARY BAND AND t-u, CONCERT ORCHESTRA. W alch lor the Big Parade at noon. Regular Funke Prices We carrv a p stock ot goodi . valued at 41 rjni mi iy -I ' ..ra W M'l. J v.. t Jfi'MBM m& MTJI 'W ir We receive from 10,000 to 85.000 letters every day i. -mh Wa own and occupy t.Ulltit mercantile building in she world. We bve over 3,000,09 customers. Sixteen hundred cterka are constantly engaged filling outor-town ordort. OUR OENBR AL C ATALOOUB la the book or tho people -It quotes Wholesale Prices to Everybody, has over 1,000 pages, 16,000 Illustrations, and 00,000 description's or articles with prices. It costs 7a cents to print and mail tach copy. We want you to have one. 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