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8 THE OMAHA DAILY BEE 4SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 IN THE LOCAL SANCTUARIES Pastor Again in the Pulpit of the First Presbyterian Ohurch, WILL BE FORMALLY INSTALLED TOMORROW Good Words for Him from His Old Field— What Young People’s Unlon of Beth- Eden aptist s Doing—In the Pulpits Today. A reception was given Friday night in the parlors of the First Presbyterian church to the new pastor of the church, Rev. Samuel B. McCormick, and wife, The affair was an informal one, all the people of the city havi been Invited to attend. No special arrange- ments had been made, as the pastor was to be simply introduced. The ladies of the church had prepared coffee, ice cream and light refreshments for the occ were served by them during the course of the evening. The rooms were crowded throughout the entire evening with the members of the congregation and many outsiders. Many of the guests were the most prominent people of the city. The time was spent in becoming ac- quainted with the new pastor and his wife in social conversation. Both Mr. McCormick and his wife created a very favorable impression on_the members of his new charge, Today Mr. McCormick will preach morning and evening. Tho topic of te morning ser- mon_will be “Conditions of Successful Con- quest;” of the evening sermon, ‘‘Heroism of Chrlist. On Monday Mr. McCormick will be formally Installed by the presbytery as the pastor of the First Presbyterian church. An old friend of his, A. D. Marshall, D.D., will deliver an address, and a program, which will include speclal music, has been prepared for the oc- caston. Concerning Rev. McCormick, the Interior of Chicago prints the following from a Pitts- burg correspondent: “Rev. 8. B. McCormick, Central church, Allegheny, 'accepts the call to the First church, Omahi—a great loss to Allegheny and a distinct gain for Omaha Mr. McCormick came to Central church something more than four years ago, finding about 250 members; he has received 437, and leaves a present membership of about 550, the Sunday school having meanwhile gro from an enroliment of 207 to nearly 600, and all this in a downtown church; and its total annual benevolent gifts to the church at large have during this period increased from $900 to $1,400. Mr. McCormick’s genial man- ner and ‘unassuming ways have won for him a warm place in the hearts of his min- isterial brethren, and they will part with him with unfeigned regret. He expects to leave for his new fleld early in December. “Omaha has had among us for a few weeks an efficient representative of her seminary interests, Dr. M. B. Lowrie, a_professor in the Institution, grandson of a late elder in our Second church, and former mayor of Plitsburg. Dr. Lowrie was not allowed to €0 away empty. The largest single contri- bution pledged to him for the seminary’s coffers, as far as known, was $5,000. There are indications that Pittsburg Presbyterians’ interest in the young seminary will be shown by further contributions in the future. While here Dr. Lowrle preached acceptably in the East Liberty and Hazelwood churches, addressed the ministers’ meeting and did much to make our people acquainted with affairs in the west.” pastor of the Concert at Hanscom Park Church. Next Thursday evening the choir of the Hanscom Park Methodist church will give a concert at the church for the benefit of the plano fund. The program is: Chorus—Let the Hills and Vales Resound 3 ... Richards Church i Plang Solo— a Valse Db major, b Grand Polka_de Con Miss Nettie M. Haverle Vocal Solo—Intermezzo (Cavalleria Rusti- cana) Mascagni .Chopin Bartlett Miss Grace Crawford. Plano Solo—Kamenoli-Ostrow Rubinstein Miss Millie Davi} Violin Solo—Scena de Balle .De Beriot Mr. J. 1. Cook. Double Quartet and Solo—We'll Gaily Sing_and Play. .Pinsuti Mmes. Mayall, I)exmlu and _Clark; Miss Blla Crawford; Messrs, Cramer, Dan- iels, Dale and Chaffee. Plano Duet—Maypale Dance..... Miss Mayme Boyle and Mr. Allen, Vocal Solo~lwr All Eternity....Mascheroni Mr. Putnam’ Cramer. Plano Bulo~\'xlh- Caprics ..Rubenstein Miss Kate Kimbail, Recitation—The Catholic Psalm Miss Stella_McChesney. Solo.. .Miss Bessle Sedgwick Plano Solo—Tannhauser. w Wagner Miss FBdna Jones. labylon's Wave., Church Cholr. Y. W. C. A, Notes. Today, at 8 p. m., gospel meeting at the South Twelfth street Rest. Gospel meeting in Bee building at 4 p. m. Monday, at 8 p. m., reception to new members. Members only are expected to attend this meeting. The regular monthly meeting last Monday evening was unusually well attended and con- siderable enthuslasm was shown. M:s. God- fre. reported thirty-nine new applications and nine renewals. The chairmen of the other committees reported their work like- wise prosperous. The proposed amendment to the constitution was carried unanimously, thus deferring the annual meeting until the first Monday in May. A committee was ap- pointed to draft resolutions of sympathy for Mrs. Cole, who, as chairman of the reception committee, has been a very falthful worker and whose fllness is a source of regret to all her fellow laborers in the assoclation. The dress making classhas been preparing @ wardrobe for the doll kindly donated for the purpose by the Morse Dry Goods com- pany. The doll, together with its dainty gar- ments; will be on exhibition in the show win- dow of the emporium before many days, the proceeds from its sale accruing to the associ- ation, The Current Topic clvh has been changed to Monday at 7 p. m. Teth- Eden Haptist Matters, Last Monday evening occurred the an- nual meeting and election of officers of the Young People's union of the Beth-Eden Bap tist church. This socety Is thoroughly or- ganized, with R. W. Wate as president. In the past year it has grown from a mem- bership of thirty to ninety-five, and has carrled on a branch Sunday school at Twenty-second and Pierco streets. Ralph Sunderland was elected superintendent of this school. “The Sunday school church will observe Christmas in a novel way. Bachpupil will bring a gift of some kind to be sent to the needy'of the drouth stricken districts of the state. Rev. D. D. Odell is giving, on Sunday evenings, ffteen-minute preludes that are of muech intorest. Last Sunday the ques- tion of immigration was considered. This evening the subject will be, “The Christians of Arml‘nll and the Recent Outrages of the ....8. Smith Chorus—By Gounod of the Beth-Bden St Patrick Chu A serles of entertainments will be given every evening of (his weck, beginning to- morrow night, at Cosmopolitan’ hall, Thir- teenth and Center streets, for the benefit of St. Patrick's church. A varied program has been arranged by the Philharmonic soclety, and the choi~s of several churches will as- slst, In addition to the wmusical features there will be a number of booths, in which articles sultable for the Christmas season will be offered for sale. Rev. Father Jean- netto is pastor of St. Patrick's, and his well known genfality and persuasive eloquence will add not a little to the enjoyment and success of the we tertainment, i of Atluntes ™ At the First Methodist church the pastor, Frank Crave, I3 preaching a series of Sun- day ovening sermons on “Flowers From the Fleld of Legend and Romance. The sub- Ject of this cvening's discourse is, “The Castlo of Atluntes," ' Evangelist Cairos’ Last Day. Today will be Mr, Calrns' last day at the Baptist church, Twenty-sixth and l"rnu streets. The services will be as fol- unrise prayer meetin; Fruit Bearing; a Test of $:30 p. wm., for women sion, and these | only: man in Her Relation to the Church cf Christ” 7:30 p. m., “Heavenly Cit- fzenship.” These meetings will continue every night this week. YoM GOA Eventa, Membership matters are moving into the form of a new canvass to bs opened next week. Last night the committee met and considered extensive plans for a redoubled canvass. Mr. Henry Buchanan has been secured as membership secretary, and enters upon his duties Monday morning. Mr. Buchanan has been a member of the Young Men's Christian assoclation for a number of years and has a large acquaintance of young men. He has been employed in the Com- mercial National bank, has a thorough busi- ness experfence and brings to the positicn exceptional abilities for the work of extend- ing the assoclation. All tickets fssued for the balance of the month will date to Janu- ary 1, 1896, Many tickets have been bought In past years as presents for young men and boys. They give the best satisfaction to the donor and recipient, for they carry with them pleasure and profit for a full year. The assoclation is now that has in it great people of the c a working on a plan benefits to the young It Is to arrangs a series of valuable lectures and entertainmen and offer them to the people at a merely nominal sum of 5 and 10 cents. The first series is now being held. These are in structive, interesting and most valuable to all. Colonel Daniels, the lecturer, give serviccs gratuitously, He is an enthu in sclence. The talks are within the reacl y mind, and the {llustrations shown by s of a strong electric light are of them- selves of great valie. The nominal sum of cents Is charg:d for admission to defray incldental expenses. On Monday night Colonel Daniels lectures on “The Story of | the Rocks;" on Tuesday on “The Revelations of the T:lescope;” on Thursday on “The Wonders of Minute Life as Seen Through the Microscop If proper appreciation and en- couragement is shown other valuable series will be given soon. Frank Beard, the caricaturist, is down for an illustrated talk Sunday afternoon. on “Glasses.”” It is likely that he may something about a beer gla: Tonight gives the second number of the Young Men's Christlan iation course, a chalk talk on nse and Nonsense, ew Year's day Is to be a great event with the association. Thers will be open house and hosts of entertainers. The ladies recefve and the gymnasium men perform all sorts of new and interesting feats, play basket ball, etc., ete. Mr. Bd Hayden is drilling a selected class of men in parallel bar work and pyramid building. ~ The new gymnasium suits will be worn by all taking part in the exercise: This suit just adopted is black quarter- sleeve shirt, full gray trousers and black rubber-soled shoes. Master R. L. Davies sings at the service tomorrow afternoo An orchestral prelude will take place at 3:30 p. m. The finance committee is to engage next week in a vigorous canvass for the balance of the amount needed to carry the associ; tion through its fiscal year to May 1, 184 Twelve hundred dollars more is needed in ad- dition to the membership income. Epworth League Ofcers, Last Tuesday the Epworth league of the South Tenth Street Methodist church elected officers as follow. Miss Mary Priest, first vice president; Miss H. A. Miller, second vice president; Miss Clara Curtls, third vice pres- ident; Miss Ella Bonine, fourth vice pres- ident; Miss Nellle Penoyer, secretary; Mr. Charles Ree, treasurer. The regular semi-monthly meeting of the league will be held next Tusday vening at the church. For Al & Mr. Milton Nobles and his excellent dra- matic company have offered to play a benefit fir the Ladles’ Aid society of All Saints’ church at Boyd's opera house on January 15, and the ladies have gratefully accepted the proposition. The play will be Mr. Nobles' best production, “From Sire to Son.”” Mr. Nobles is an old and valued friend cf the rector, and with his charming wife, is always a guest at the rectory when in Omaha. Omaha Keligious Notes. All who wish to join the Chautauqua cir- clo of the South Tenth Street Methodist church are requested to mect at the parson- age, 1007 Pierce street, Monday evening. Rev. Dr. Murary of the Hanscom Park Methodist chrrch returned Wednesday from a littlo trip west. Two sermons and four lectures masie a busy week, with nearly 500 miles’ tiavel. Ministeral Union Meeting. The montLly meeting of the Union Minis- terial conference will meet Monday morning at 10:30 in Kountze Memorial church. Kidd's social evolution will be rendered by Dean Gardner. orensts. ual services by the new pastor, West Omaha Methodist—Bishop Newman will preach in the morning, Seward Street Methodist—Sermon topics morning and evening, respectively: “Four Things to Do,” and ““A Plea for Smiles.” Plymouth Congregational—Preaching by the pastor morning and evening. Topic of morning sermon: “The Permanent and Transient.” Universalist—Rev. Dr. Chapin, will preach at 10:45 a. m. Subject: Olivet.”” 7:45 p. m., subject: Men to Be Saved?’ Grace Evangelical Lutheran—Rev. Luther M. Kubis; the pastor, will preach at 11 a. m. on “Lowliness of Mind,” and at 7:30 p. m. on “The Battle of the Kings.” Trinity Cathedral—8:00 a. m., holy com- munion; 10 a. m, bible class; 11 a. m., morning prayer and sermon; 3 p. m., Sunday school; 7:80 p. m., evening service. Walnut” Hill Methodist—Class meeting, 10 m. Preaching, 10:45 a. m. Sunday school, 12 m. Junior league, 3:30 p. m. Epworth league, 6:30 p. m. Preaching, 7:30 p. m. Castellar Street Presbyterifan—Morning and evening sermon topics, respectively: *‘Chil- dren of the Covenant,” and ““The Two Great Commandments.” Baptism of infants in the morning, Trinity Methodist—This church will not be reopened today. Bishop Newman will preach later. Regular servic:s In the lecture room, conducted by the pastor, Rev. F. H. Sanderson, D.D, South Tenth Street Methodist—Pastor will preach in the morning on “Triumph Through the Blood of the Lamb and Word of Testimony,”” and in the evening on *Eter- nal Consequences of Si St. Mary's Avenue Congregational—Pulpit will be occupied by the pastor, Rev. S, Wright Butler, as usual, the arrangement for him to preach at the First Congregational church having been postponed. Unity—Rev., Newton M. Mann, minister. Morning service at 10:45. Preaching by Rev. Leon A, Harvey of Des Moines. Sunday school at noon. Unity club lecture in the evening by Mr. Harvey; subject: ‘“Abraham Lincoln." Immanuel Baptist—The pastor, Frank W. Foster, will have for his morning theme, “Was Jesus a Good Man or the God Man? The evening theme will be, “A Young Woman's Choice.”” The Young People's meet- ing is held at 6:30 in the evening. First Congregational—S. R. Kerr, D.D., of Bellevue college will preach Sunday morning at 10:30, Sunday school at noon. Organ recital at 3 p. m. No evening service. De- votional meeting Wednesday evening at 7:45. Dr. 8. Wright Butler of St. Mary's Avenue Congregational church will preach Sunday, December 28. ‘The First Church of Christ Anclent Order of United Workmen hall, Patterson block. Mrs. A. F. DeLong, pas- tor. Préaching at 10:45 a. m., Sunday school immediately after. Public cordially invited. Reading ro same building, open during the week, from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m., to which all are welcome. pastor, *‘Mount “How Are All (Scientist)— THE 99 CENT STORE. Holiday Goods and Toys at Great Reduction to Olear Them Out, COME EARLY, DON'T WAIT, GET FIRST PICK Don't Miss This Chance to Secnre Your Christmas Gifts at the Lowest Prives in the History of the Trade, Our elegant and largest sacrifice new holiday stock, the best in Omaha, must be sold at any TOYS! in TOYS!! TOYS!! Slaugh prices. $1.00 toys at toys at ¢ toys at 10c, Bring a dollar and a wheelbarrow and fill up. 50c, & it ALBUMS AT CUT PRICES, 100 plush albums, with gilt edges, Ibum’ on front, worth $1 at 6de. Extra quality plush albums, with high em- bossed cover, holds twenty-six cabinet, six- teen small pictures, splendid value, $1.48, BRUSH D COMB SETS, At less than half price—special bargains 49¢, 69¢, and 99¢. Shaving cases at 99¢, $1. Fine plush collar and lined, extra value, at 25c. Others in celluioid, leather less than factory prices. CELLULOID NOVELTIES. pin trays, pen wipers, hdkf cases, and many other article and cheap. CARDS AND BOOKLETS. and low in price. Beautiful with appropriate mottos, at e word at and $: cuft box and wood at Hair photogra it are attractive CHRISTM Handsome satin cards, up. Booklets up. in bright, pretty designs, at Ge GAMES AND BOOKS. The largest stock and lowest prices in the fty—anything and everything from e to PRESENTS FOR GENTLEME Smoking tables at §9c. Beautiful smoking sets in aluminum and gilt at 49c, others at 99c to $2.48 Leather traveling cases, containing four i 49¢. her covered blacking outfits, 49c. ILVERWARE AND JEWELRY. Ladies' hair pins fn Italian shell, 4c. Solid gold rings at 10c, Zhc, 49c and up. Solid gold st rings, 25c, 4ic, up. All the novelties at popular prices, ware bargain: 3-piece child's Silver mugs, Rogers' make, 95¢ 3-plece child's sets, Rogers' make, Castors, sugar dishes, butter dishes, dishes, etc., ete, at speclal prices. Don't let’ go your money until you have examined our stock and compared our prices; we're satisfled that yow'll agree that our tore is undoubtedly tpe right place to make your purchases. THE 99C STORE, 1819 Farnam St. Silver- sets at 25c. 99c. fruit THE DIRECT SOUTHERN ROUTE Via the Rock Island—Shortest Line and Fastest Time. To all points in Kansas, Oklahoma, Indlan Territory, Texas and all points in southern California. Only one night out to all points in Texas. The “Texas Limited” leaves Oma- ha at 5:16 a. m, daily except Sunday, landing passengers at all points in Texas 12 hours In advance of all other. lines. Through tourist cars via-Ft. Worth and El Paso to Los An- geles. For full particulars, maps, folders cte., call’ at' or address Rock Island ticke: office, 1602 Farnam st. CHAS. KENNEDY, G. N. W.'P. A, et atd i Diamonds, Frenzer, jeweler, opp. et U E’I‘A‘I‘E IRRIG \Tlfl\ ASSOCIATION. postoffice. l(ennmx. December 18th and 19th. For this important-convention the Union Pacific will’ sell _tickete at the rate.of one fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale December 17 and 18, limited to December 21" for return trip. Men prominent in the irrigation question will be present and address the convention. All the latest improvements in irrigation machinery will be on exhibition. This con- vention will prove a liberal education on the subject of irrigation in all its branches. HARRY P. DEUEL, City Ticket Agent, 1302 Farnam St. o e New scale Kimball planos at A. Hospe's. i Che Burlington Route's Personally Con- ducted Excurslone, To California leaves Omaha every Thursday morning. Through to San Francisco and Loz Angeles without change. Cheapest and best way of reaching any point in Colorado, Utah or California, Tickets and advertising matter at 1324 Far- nam street. M. J. Dowling, city passenger agent. Omaha Optical Co. Eyes tested free, e Cheap Farming Lands. The Missouri Pacific railway will sell Homeseekers excursion tickets to points south on December 18, at one fare (plus $2.00) for the round trip. For particulars enquire at company's office, N. E. Cor. 13th and Farnam, or at depot, 16th and Webster streets, THOS. I'. GODFREY, J. 0. PHILLIPPI, Pass. & Tkt Agt. A . G. F. &P. A Clocks, Frenzer, jeweler, 15th and Dodge. sl New Omaha Limited Traiu. On and after Sunday, November 4, thc Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul ‘‘electric lighted limited”" will leave Omaha at 6 p. m., arriviog in Chicago at 9 a .m. Remem- Ler this train carries dinner a la carte, C. 8. CARRIER, Ticket Agent, 1504 Farnam St. —_—— A suit made at Rosenberg & Co., tailors, at $26.00, is equal to any made at $35.00 in the city. Max Morris, managér, 1416 Farnam st., formerly cutter for the American tailors, e Hallet-Davis pianos at A, Hospe's. S Y. W, C T The Young Woman's Christian Temperance unifon will hold thelr parlor meeting for De- cember at the home of Mrs. Silas Cobb, 2825 California, on Tuesday evening, December 18. it o To exchange for clear lot, 7- cottage, beautifully decorated, good barn, good neighborhood, close to car line, nic sightly place. Fidelity Trust Company, 170 Farnam, room modern e The Millard Hotel Is _making special rates to permanent boarders. Tab'e the best in the city, J. E. MARKEL & SON, Propriéiors. LS A Samuel Burns will havé an “opening” every evening until Christmas, and will be glad to see all who would like to inspect a nice stock of china and cut glass. e Bedel nstitute of Blair, Neb., is the best and only guaranteed cure of the liquor, moi- phine and tobacco habit. el R New Plano #1685, Terms $10 and $7 monthly, A. Hospe, ir., 1613 Douglas street, e Bankers Life assoclation, Des Molnes, Towa, Ira B. Mapes, gen'l agent, 819 First National bank bullding. ~ Tel, 585. ——— Come at once and Heyn will make your photos in time for Xmas. e Jos. P. Frenzer, opp. postofiice, Il AE LD Omaha Optical Co., leading opticians. Jewelry, Highest of all in Leavening Power.— Latest U, S, Gov't Report Baking —= Powder B Hint Free. At the receivar's gale of the late Globe's stock there will o given away, on Monday, a fine fur hat free\with every purchase of $1 or more. Men's full suits, $2.95. Heavy, durable shoes, 88¢. Overcoats, $1.90. Boys' suite, from 69¢ mpi Wool hose, Ge. Duck coats, wool-lned, Bpc. Knit gloves, 16c. Overshoes, 39¢. (Olay worsted suits, $4.25. Blue handkerchiafs; Scarlet lambs® wool, heavy hose, worth 40c, for 15c. Silk web suspenders, 10c. | Kersey overcoats, $3.85, Real fine: goods dn. proportion, still cheaper. Remember, cost.is not considered, as the parties now in possession are compelled to vacate shortly, gnd, not knowing what to do with the gootls, ar> willing to exchange $2.00, and evensmore, in merchandise for $1.00 of your haml cash. Bear in mind that on Monday you get a hat for nothing at the RECEIVERS' SALE, 115 8. 16th, near Douglas St e aha Optical Co., thermometers. —— Chenp Rates to the West. On December 4 and 18 the Unlon Pacific will sell first class round trip tickets to all points in Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyo- ming and Utah at a rate of one standard first class fare for the round trip, plus $2. Read of wonderful prosperity of the irrigated dis. tricts aiong the line of the Union Pacific ant take this oppartunity to see tor yourself. For further information, descriptive printed matter, time tables, etc., call on of address your nearest ticket agent or H. P. DEUL, C. T. A. U. P. System, 1302 Farnam St., Omaha. it Jewelry, Jos. P. Frenzer, opp. postofiice, HOM XCURSION, $Via Chl tock Island & Pacifie Ry. December 18 tickets will be on sale to ail ponts in Kansas, Colorado, Indlan Territory, Oklahoma and Texas at a rate of one fare for the round trip, plus $2.00, tickets good for return passage 20 days from date of sale. For full particulars call at or address Rock Island Ticket Office, 1602 Farnam str: Chares Kennedy, G. oz b Planos to rent. A. Hospe, —————— J. M. Wolfe, manager of the Omaha Pub- lishing company, 520 Paxton block, will soon issue a brief biography of all members of the coming Tegislature, with a pen portrait en- graving of each perzon. palin Lt U ety Auction—Be sure and attend the sale of fine horses, draft, drivers and chunks, Wednesday, December 19, at 1 p. m. sharp, at the Union stock yards horse and mule market, South Omaha, N.-W. P. A 1513 Douglas. — . Samuel Burns, 1818 Farnam, invites all to call and inspect the handsomest line of china, glass and pottery from all countries he has ever shown, and assures all they will be wel- come, whether purchasi Mme, Marti has removed her dressmaking parlors to 315 North 18th street, Omaha Optical Co.. Gold spectacles, $3.00. ‘Watches, Frenzer, jeweler, 16th and Dodge. it Emerson planos at A. Hospe's, TRADE M .fl'.u Isa snentlfic pupcnhon of OZONIZED COD LIVER OIL with GUAIACOL. h the Result of Nmeteenth Century Thought and Investigation. It is not an Expenment, but a Prmd Success. I]Z[IMlIlSI[IN TRAGE MAR K [y & Is a Rich, quuld Nounshmg Food which Ennches the Blood, Restores the Nerve Tone and Stimulates the Appetite. Makes firm, hard flesh, NS ST 77 Is chnrged wil h Ozune, the hfe-gmng element of the Atmosphere, which aids Digestion, Destroys Effete Matter and Restores Lost Vitality. 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Borsopally, B 'l‘} REKISH l.lA"lI O b nddnee abb Mrs. A. S. CONVERSE 109-110 Bee Building, REMOVED FROM XARBAOH IBIE(H FROM SOUTH OMAHA, Threo More Taggers Discharged—Grocery Store Burglary—Watters' Letter, Secretary Morton made himself felt again in South Omaha last night when three tag- gers were discharged from the government employ. They are Anton Inda, John Franek and John Zeller. Mr. Zeller was one of the first men appointed under the present ministration, He was first made foreman of the taggers. Mr. Zellar was afterwards re- duced to the rank of tagger. The pay of the foreman for years has been $1,000 a year and that of a tagger $720 a year. Mr. Zeller took his medicine and sald nothing. Since being reduced to a tagger he has done his work faithfully and was considered one of the most competent men on the staff. An Experience Social. The juniors of the United Presbyterian church gave an experience soclal yesterday afterncon at 4 o'clock. The church crowded with the children. The program consisted of music, recitations, dialogues and a well exccuted hoop drill. A month ago twelve members of the society recelved cents each for investment and at the close of the entertainment the proceeds, amounting to over $4, were turned into the tre The most successful investor was M Burgess, who realized $1.2 The society nieets every Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock under the leadership of Mrs. J. F. Ross. It has a membership of over fifty and is in a flourishing condition. was Watters Writes n Lotter. Harry Watters, the absconding barber, who did his friends up in ten-pound packages, had the gall to write a letter to Jerry Mahoney, president of the Elite club, and mail it here before skipping out. In his letter he pleads with the boys not to judge him too hastily. His excuse for swindling his friends was that he got into a scrap: in Omaha. “Not one of the boys will lose a cent on me,” writes Watters. 1 am going to St. Louis and will send the money back as soon as I possibly can.” Robbed the Store. The grocery store at Twenty-fourth and J streets, conducted by H. Halstead, was robbed by burglars Friday night. They effected an entrance through a rear window. They carted away butter, eggs, coffec and other stuft, In addition to this they took a valu- able overcoat which belonged to one of the clerks. Mugic City Gossip. Councilman Morgan has gone to Davenport, Ia, where he will remain until the first of next year. There will be preaching at the Baptist church Sunday morning and evening by Rev. H. A. Smith of Tecumseh, Mich. Swift & Company employed 100 men in South Omaha and Omaha Friday night and sent them to Ashland to make some needed repairs on the banks of the Swift ice pond there. The Sisters of Providence have arranged ad- | on Friday afternoon, December 21. gram school. At today: Love feast, preaching by Rev. Is given will be administered Revival meeting 7:30. | bullding formerly }mm between N an large one and will b public hall, somethin South Omaha. be occupied as perm [ the oung Men's tnst built on the south HARVEST EXC 20, sel For On_November the Wabash will with $2 added the Homescekers' office, G. be ank Bu business to secretary. F Photos finished frd and reported upon u timo for Xmas, N. M. Ruddy 's photos, mas gifts. Omaha Optical Co., Artists’ supplies, A Was Whitt TOPEKA, Dec. known concert compa loaded pistol. The Had a Pull TACOMA, Dec. to give an entertainment in St. Agnes hall Heyn, il New picture frames at A. Sy leading opticlan, to 16th St., next Mors from wounds received by the puplis of St. 10 a. Rve a 0. nanent itute. and west building and the ground terraced. — - The pro the First Methodist Episcopal church Jfollowed by G. H. Main of Blalr, after | which the sacrament of the Lord's supper Sunday school at 2:30 p. m. Epworth league meeting m. 5:30 p. Invited m rybody A number of gentlemen have purchased the occupled by Swift & Com- pany for offices and moved It to Twenty-fourth The building s a be properly fitted up for a g very A portion of the building will for A preh will be the badly needed headquarters sides of IRSIONS SOY Ul ticke Guide 2 Farnam street, CLAYTON, N. - Latest novelties at Frenzer's, 15th and Dodgo - Attention. Members of Swedish- aro requested to meet in_their hall 1 December 18, at 8 o'clock p. transacted. w. man, om all up to 31 se's. ellent T Jap. goods for X'mas presents, il e 222 8. Sterling silver goods, Frenzer, £pe, 1513 Douglas. ———— H ling a 16.—~Geor 14, a brother of the Morgans ny, bullet he was whittling it off. —————— Via the Wabash R. R. December 4 tickets at and one fare, ts or a copy of call at Wabash or write. P. Agt. Omaha. 18 American Garfic m. Important Frank Planck, president, negatives made December 20, in 15-17 So 16th. Hospe's. removed Eyes tested free. Silverware, Frenzer, jeweler, opp. i g exc postoffice. and inexpensiv 1511 Farnam. 16th street. opp. P. 0. Bullet. ge Morgan, of the aged well died here yesterday while fooling with a did not fit and Washington. 16.—Phillip [[2en of the late General Anderson, P. Anderson, chief en- TleXmas rale Is just at its heighth. We have handsome gifts for everybody---mother, fathEr, sister, brother, friend,sweet- heart or lover, and for so little money that all exclaim: How very beautiful, and not much over half former pr ices OUR HDKEF, Will continue during the first of the week. off on all our hand embroidsred spachtel pieces. cent. off on all black Silk Underwear. gant stock of throws in fancy or plain. 15 p AND FAN SALE er cent, 25 per We have an ele- Misses’ Caps and Aprons, See our Japanese mantel, table and chair drap3s, Sofa Pillows of all kinds. loid, ivory and silver; price $ HAND MIRRORS LG T NN SIS IS LSS, Pointers for Christmas Buyers. OUR STOCK GIVES YOU NEW IDEAS. IT IS EASSY TO SELEC NO USE WE HAVE EXACT OUR PRI OUR STOCK IS LAR LIS . MIIM MMJW”WII‘ 1.75 up. OF ALL KIND! T FROM TO LY WAAT YOU WANT CES ARE ALL RIGHT GE THE BARGAINS ARE MANY AND GOOD THE QUALITY IS OF THE HIGHEST GRADE The 99-Cent Store. WWWWW isses's School Shogs, LOOK ELSEWHERE 1319 Farnam. AIIITIIT1S" Handsome Toilet Sets in celiu- 4 s res ’I’I’I’I’I‘I’I’I’I’I‘I‘I‘l’l‘f )’I‘I’l Undoubtedly the broad extension soles are the most ser- We are showing an elegant line viceable shoes for school wear. of these shoes, either in heavy dongola ki This week we will make an extra effort to get you to buy calf. your children’s shoes of us, We will 2.00. We will sell our chi $1.75. A regular line of § $1.25. sell our m we will close out the lot at $1.50, iisses’ $2.60 shoes at Idréen's $2.00 shoes at 1.76 shoes will go at kangaroo or French E ‘We have 83 pairs of J. & T, Cousins’ shoes, made of extra heavy dongola kid, broad extension soles, formerly sold at $2.50, Drexel & Rosenzweig Shos Co o %&Open Evenings Till Christmas. 1419 Farnam Street. Agnes in gineer of the Northern Pacifie railroad, been appointed receiver of the Tacoma tional bank. There were cants for the appointment, connections at Washington. GREAT BEINC WITH FINE FURNITURE $6.75, Worth $10.00. THIS CASE FOR Goods Must be Sold If they only bring 50 cts. ON THE Dollar. STORE FULL OF BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Grand Opoortunity for Bargains, PARMELEE & OTIS, Wit Orchard Wilhelm Carpet Co., Continental Block. CMAHA, NEB. PRS- LADIES’ HATS Your Choice Price $8 and $10. They must go this week Regardless of Price. SHELL PIN FREE To overy has her hair dressed lady who during this weck. DAVIES, OPEN EVEEINGS. 1" 20 Dougla,s Street. | The Greatest Bargains Ever Offered Furniture History of Omaha This {s the same grade of desk that sold at $25 a few years ago. It cannot b made to order today at lese than $40. We shall sell a limited numbcr (volely for Christmas trade) at $16. We do tils simply to bring the Christ crcwd to 12th and Douglas streety 10 poluts. 5 fect In helght arved Oak {hroughout, srhang of 11 nch s clear depth for writing. In the Nearl Solid Full ov. 27 fng Antique brass trimmings, Dust proof fin'sh Superbly outfitted (separate locke on draws ers, pen racks, book files.) Shelf be , cte, This fs » 10 give a Chrizts nas glfL whic ordinarily | hought under $25 of 815, The | number 13 1in onc desk =old Lo any | one address, ‘Charles Shiverick & Co, FURNITURE of Every Descriptioa Lo porary Lozwlon, 1200 and 1208 Douglus Stresk MILLARD HOTEL SLOCK. 5 only LAUGHTER XA LHE. o i numerous applia which Anderson 18 credited with obtaining through influential PARMELEE & OTIS' 1 ) b Al ¥ "