Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-24
AFFAIRS At SOUTH OMAHA
Holiday and Exciting Times Of Sun
day Put a Check on Business.
EXERCISES HELD IN SCHOOLS
Light Rua OF Live stock al yards and
This Condition IL Expected TO
Continue for a Day or
Two Longer.

Affairs at South Omaha aside from the
trouble of Sunday afternoon and Sunday
night. were almost lost sight OF yesterday
People stopped buying and selling to talk
OF the events of the day previous. Bust
ness places largely closed during the after
moor in honor OF washington's birthday.
The city hall closed at noon. Flags were
noated from all the flag staffs Of the city
In honor OF the memory Of Washington.
The South Omaha live stock market closed
early and the runs were light, as is usual
on Monday. Prices Of cattle climbed a lit
tie. while hogs remained stationary. The
effect OF the trouble on the market viii
be most felt today. 1t is expected that eau
tious shippers. not knowing the full ex-
tent Of the reign Of violence will hold their
consiEnments until assured OF safety. The
fact is the riot had no effect on any OF
South Omaha's Industries managed by any
one other than the Greeks. upon whom the
ban was placed.
The school children had appropriate exer-
cises in several of the schools. but the pro-
grams were not so elaborate as those COM
memorating the birthday of Abraham Lin
coin.
MarthA Washington Entertainment.
Mrs. D.. L. Holmes and Mrs. J. C.. Carley
entertained a party Of friends at the resi-
dence of Mrs Holmes. The women partici-
patea in a Martha Washington party with
great interest. They played military whist
That is, each table was named after a
famous fortress of the United States and
provided with a suitable flag and emblem.
The rest of the game was similar to the
ordinary whist game. Refreshments were
served after a manner for which both the
women entertaining have enviable reputa-
tons.
sale starts Wednesday.
Sale starts Wednesday morning. We
Just finished our annual invoice and find a
lot Of goods we can do without, so VIC de-
| cided, in order to get them out In a rush,
to put them on two bargain squares and
sell them for about o~ne-quarter their
former value.
COUNTER NO. l.
YOUR CHOICE
10 CENTS.
Mems and boys caps. worth up to sec;
mems medium weight undershirts, boys
overalls, small sizes only, but plenty of
them; Ways fancy mufflers, also square
ones: neckwear. small size light weight
drawers, a few ~unlaundered shirts, size
IA only; ehildren's sweaters. mems belts
and many similar articles.
COUNTER NO 2
YOUR CHOICE
25 CENTS.
All wool drawers, worth 81, mostly size
30. some 30; mems plush gloves, with long
cuffs. fleece lined: blanket lined vests.
mems shirts, with collars attached and
necktie to match, roomy and full; boys
good shirts, mems and boys sweaters,
boys knee pants. silk suspenders and
many other articles for mems and boys
wear. Store open Wednesday evening un-
til 9 o'clock.
Nebraska Shoe and Clothing House. cor
ner Twenty fifth and n streets. South
Omaha.
Magic City GossSsp.
The city council meets this evening in
sdjcurned session.
The Shamrock Athletic club gave a dance
last evening at Rushing's hall.
Joseph Holman has just returned from
a visit with relatives in Indiana
letters Gold Top Beer delivered to any
part OF the city. Telephone No 8.
The English club is taking up the study
OF king Lear" at its weekly meetings.
The Ideal club is to give one OF it's pleas
ant dances Friday evening at Masonic hall.
South Omaha streets were a dreary mud
die of slush and mire after the heavy snow
of the afternoon.
Mrs. sutton will entertain the Willing
Workers OF the Christian church Wednes-
day afternoon at her home, 1525 North
Twenty-third street.
Mrs. Rapp will entertain the New Century
club this afternoon at her home, Twenty
fifth and A streets.
Albert Harder is reported to be danger
ously i'll at the Methodist hospital. VIII ne
he underwent an operation last Friday.
The Pioneer Historical association of
South Omaha will conduct its Washington
Lincoln program this evening at the South
Omaha High school.
The funeral of officer Edward Lowery
will be held this morning at $3.50 o'clock.
The corteRe win proceed from the residence
to st. BTidgets church.
COAL! Try HowlaDd's celebrated Silver
Creek. office, 4Ss N. 24th st. Tel. South Z.
The man that makes you laugh in spite
of yourself in his humorous feats in ven
triloquism will be at the High school au-
ditorium, February 26. Admission Is cents.
The funeral of Isaac Grubbs will be held
In Coon Rapids, Ia. Mr.. Grubbs was the
father of Newton /. GTubbs, 2e North
Twenty-fifth street. He died at the home
Of his son. Sunday.
The man that makes you see what you
don't see. and you don't see what you
think you see at the High school auditor
and bring a friend. Admission % cents.
= The greatest magician OF the age will be
at the Id school auditorium Friday
dollar out Of your hat and ducks out OF
your pocket, and will take a real live boy
out OF a trunk. Admission Is cents.
The women of the First Methodist church
will give their annual home missionary
dinner this evening at the parlOrs Of the
church. The dinner will be served from
$50 to $50 p. m. Many hundred people
have p~atronized this dinner on every former
occasion.
When Durno appears. the fun begins
he removes his gloves, they vanish, then
he waves his hand, the birds appear In mid
air. flowers can be seen growing. a small
bowl OF water is produced from a silk hand
kerchief. and then a large one containing
four ~pailfuls. Come out and bring your
friends and enjoy an evening of mystery
and wonder at the High school auditorium
Friday evening, February 90 Admission
% cents.