The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, May 31, 1902, Page 7, Image 7
THE COURIER K v CHARLES W. RIEGER. One of the many men who have come to Lincoln from various parts of the state In the past five years, Invited by the promising condi tions, is Charles W. Rieger, treasurer of the Matthews Piano company. The town seems to be the center of gravitation for many of the most enterprising business men of the state, and he Is one of them. The subject of the above sketch was born in Stephenson county, Illinois, where he spent his early young manhood on a farm and in the mercantile business In Freeport, 111. In 1886 he came to Nebraska and engaged in the banking and grain business, locating at DeWitt, which vocation he followed until 1837, when he removed to Lincoln and associated himself with the Matthews Piano Co., at 1120 O street, as its treasurer and one of the principal stockhold ers. The company does a large wholesale and.retail business and, by rea son of its fair and courteous treatment of patrons, and liberal, yet conservative, business methods, has built up and enjoys an extensive and far reaching trade. Mr. Rieger has great faith in Lincoln's future growth and has a hearty regard for the ideals of the city, its appearance and progress, and Is inspired with the belief that It has no more than reached the dawn of its prosperity. As a proof of his fidelity he is contributing his share to wards the upbuilding of Lincoln, having erected several new houses, among them a fine residence at Thirteenth and J streets, where he and his estimable wife now reside. Mr. Rieger takes an active Interest in the affairs of St. Paul's M. E. church, being a member of its officiary. Considerable of t flurry has been caused in the village of Clyde, New York, says the New York Tribune, be cause the members of the women's club have recently devoted more time and enthusiasm to cards, than to their families. Husbands say that their home life is completely broken up by the absence of their wives from their homes at night. It Is said that dinners are hurriedly devoured, after which the women go to the appointed place and spend the evenings playing bridge, euchre, whist or other games, while the lone lorn husbands console themselves as best they may. The men organized a club of their own to which they went nightly, as an offset to this, but the women managed to keep later hours than they, and they gave It up. Now they are discussing the passage of an ordinance compelling delinquent wive.? to be at home every evening at half after eight o'clock, and the wives are appropriately indignant. In otner towns and cities in the east dinners exclusively for women are given, to be followed by whist, which continues un til midnight. Whythe men are not In vited to these evening affairs is not stated, nor Is It stated why. If women wish to entertain women only, they do not choose the afternoon for It. Let us hope that this very foolish example will not be followed by the women of the west. There Is good reason for wo men learning to sail yachts, for that brings pleasurable excitement, owning them, too, if they have money enough, as several wealthy, fashionable women In New York do. Coaching, too, is an other peaceful invasion of masculine territory. The women's coaching club of New York has nearly as many mem bers as has the men's club, and many of the women, it is said, handle their teams with the dexterity of experienced drivers. For women to go unattended to theatres is now considered perfectly proper, and absolute freedom of action is allowed them In every way. Per haps this Is right; it gives to maids and matrons opportunities for pleas ure which they could not otherwise have, and will prepare them for re sponsibilities which, with the broaden ing of women's sphere, must come to them. Will this broadening of wo man's sphere make women or men happier, or will it only add to the cares of the former, and lessen the helf respect of the latter? Mesdames L. J. Dunn, C. I. Jones, J. C. Harpham and O. A. Faulk ner entertained the members of the southeast circle of the First Presby terian church and their friends delight fully Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Dunn's beautiful home. Chairs anl rugs were placed on the spacious pijix za and a pleasant hour was spent there and on the lawn, then the guests were Invited into the house where a play, "The Sewing Circle." was charmingly presented by Misses Josephine Poynter, Garnet Geer, Helen Tuttle. Florence Itoberts. and Robinson, and never was so much gossiping done in so short a time, but the young actresses assured the ladles afterwards that theirs was not a Presbyterian circle. The host esses served a dainty tw o-course lunch eon. The house was decorated with American beauties and garden roses. About fifty ladies. Including tlie offi cers of the aid society, were present. ft ? rC V C " The social circle of Holy Trinity church gave 11 reception Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. II. nudge. In honor of Mrs. John A. Ames. Mrs. Rudge. Mrs. Ames, and Mrs. F. W. Eason received the gucts, one hundred of whom were present. Mrs. Rudge'a house was decorated with a profusion of roses, and the piazza was furnished with oriental rugs and divans, andadorned with palms. Mrs. Plrle served punch and wafers on the piazza, and Mrs. Guenzel presided over a table on which souvenir spoons with a reproduction of Holy Trinity church In the bowl, were exhibited. J J -'A C TC . Mrs. H. J. Winnett entertained the north side circle of St. Paul church Wednesday afternoon. Miss Stearns gave an Interesting talk on the work of the Young Women's Christian asso ciation. Light refreshments were served .to the fifteen ladles present. The next meeting will occur In June at the home of Mrs. T. B. Beach. Hl 'A -HI H -v$L BSHH "I FRANK N. PROUT. Frank N. Prout. attorney general of the state, was born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1S52. When four years of age his parents removed to Illinois, where, in Stark county, he attended the common schools and studied law. He was admitted to the bar in Springfield in 1S7.". having read law under Judge Wright. In 1SS1 he came to Nebraska, settling in Gage county. For eight years Mr. Prout was city attorney In Blue Spring. After this he served in the same capacity in Beatrice. In 1S93 he was elected to the state senate and served one term. He was chairman of the reve nue committee and a member of five others. - v In the fall of 1D00 he was nominated for the office of the attorney general. He was elected by a substantial majority. He will be unani mously renominated by the republican state convention which meets next month. Mr. Prout has always been active in political matters and has every year worked untiringly for republican success. He has won a high place in the councils of his party on account of sound advice relative to matters, local and state policy. In 1880 Mr. Prout was married to Miss Julia Robinson In Berea coun ty, Illinois. His daughter, Miss Vera, Is now a student In the high school of this city. Hudnut's Toilet Specialties ATI- RECTOR'S PHARMACY N O T How Cheap, BTTX How Good! CT7 A AC THE JU, y S11VJ YOUR . . . W A SHING... me Franklin Ice Cream and Dairy Co. Manufacturers of the finest quality of Plain and Fancy ICE CREAM. ICES. FROZEN PUDDINGS, FRAPPE, and SHERBETS. Prompt delivery and satisfaction guaranteed. 133 South J2th Street. Phoac205. & VVb. STEELE 4 Fur Garments FURS STORED DURING SUMMER 143 South i2tb Street J The Faculty Women's club met Wednesday morning with Mrs. C. H. Gere. The following were elected ofll1 cers for next year: president, Mrs. E. B. Andrews: vice president. Mrs. Ellery W. Davis; secretary and treasurer. Mrs. G. Loveland. Mrs. Callen Thompson and Mrs. Kalph E. Johnson will entertain In formally Tuesday morning at the home of Mrs. Thompson, in compliment to Mrs. Henry P. Eames. who will leave for Europe In about ten days. Mrs. D. B. Brace entertained a dozen young ladies informally on Wednes day In honor of Miss Katherlne Wes ton of Beatrice. The guests were old friends of Miss Weston. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Spalding and family will leave on June sixteenth for Madeleine Island, to be absent three months. Mr. Spalding owns a cottage at this pleasant resort. Professor and Mrs. H. W. Caldwell gave a dinner Saturday evening in honor of Professor and Mrs. George E. Howard. Covers were laid for twenty-four. .1