The Anaconda Standard, 1903-10-18, p.25

# OPENING WEEK AT LEWIS' NEW AND ENLARGED STORE *Bergstrom's Orchestra. Monday.* A WEEK ago would have been too early: a week later, too late. Now we can show you all the newest things this season, with everything on one floor---the cleanest, brightest and most up-to-date Butte store. We ask you to come Monday and enjoy a storeful of bargains, a magnificent collection of merchandise, accompanied by Prof. Bergstrom's full orchestra. # THE NEW CLOAK, SUIT AND FUR SECTION! Probably the most complete and most up-to-date cloak and suit section in the Northwest. Different than most opening days---we will sell entirely new suits, new coats, new wraps, new costumes and handsome fur pieces at about half the usual opening prices. Our idea in doing this is to give to the people of Butte and vicinity an opportunity of getting high-class tailored suits and wraps at less prices than they can be imported for or bought in the larger cities East with no greater number to select from. ## Column 1 ### NOTICE. We direct attention to the most varied, extensive and magnificent lines of merchandise ever presented in the West. Time, energy, taste and much study have brought this store to an exalted fitness—scores of public usefulness, broad aisles, commodious display areas and bright, cheerful surroundings. It is not surprising that this is becoming the merchandise center of our city. We want your patronage—but not unless we deserve it. If there are worthier goods to be found elsewhere; if prices asked by others are lower than ours, it is your privilege to profit by them; but facts prove that to not be the case. Our constant and vigorous growth of patronage is the strongest possible evidence of superior value giving. --- **The Great Silk Section's Souvenir** For the Opening Day Five pieces of the best $1.50 black peau de soie that you ever saw or was ever offered you—so rich, heavy, soft, suitable for dresses, coats or skirts. This extraordinary offering to celebrate the enlarging of the silk store. For the open day only and limit of 15 yards to each customer ... **85c Yd** And these black silks also: The mock taffeta, 10 yards, regularly 39c yard...**49c** | $1.00 black peau de soie, regularly 75c, 10 yards, 8 yard Limit...**39c** | Best 8ic black taffeta, Limit of 10 yards, 8 yard...**59c** **The Black Dress Goods Section's Souvenir** Opening Day Choice of 200 pieces of the finest black dress goods, absolutely the latest weaves in Priestley, Lupin, Heilbronner, etc., the prices ranging from $1.25 to $1.75 a yard. For the opening day ........................... **98c Yd** And not more than one to a customer. And these blacks also: 60c and 50c black granite, 46-inch imported canvas, chevrons, etc., opening day...**45c** | 38-inch wide white muslin; the $1-3c quality, Limit 3 yards...**4c** | 46-inch heavy black filiation and brilliant; regular 69c; opening day...**69c** Best Indian blue print...**4c** | 1,000 yards cream domet flannel; value 5c; Monday...**4c** **The Linen Section's Souvenir** - Per the Opening Day 100 fine Irish linen table cloths 2¼ yards long and 2 yards wide with the border all around in 10 different patterns. Regularly at $1.50 to $3.50. Some stores at $3.50 each. **$2 Each** And not more than one to a customer. 100 dozen bleached damask napkins; all pure linen; regular value at $1.75 a dozen. Limit 5 dozen. Opening price, dozens at this store...**$1.80** 100 hand-embroidered Irish doilies, 18 inches diameter, round seal, with beautiful shamrock, and four-de-lis; value $1.00 each. Opening day, limit of 3 to a customer...**75c** 72-inch bleached table linens, warranted all pure Irish linen, with five patterns to choose from; strong, beautiful and durable; 55c and 65c a yard; yard...**58c** 70c sheet blankets, John Wilt brand, 66x80 each...**48c** 18-ounce cotton batts, large, value 15c; 5c each...**5c** Full ribs white spreads; $1.25 value; 99c each...**69c** ## Column 2 ### On Monday We Will Sell 75 High Class Tailor-Made Suits at EXACTLY HALF PRICE You may ask why we do this. Swarts of Fifth avenue, consignors, are offering these direct from New York for this opening sale. They are all new, strictly man tailored, mostly walking suits, exquisitely finished, made of imported serge and fancy mixtures. These suits sell in New York city from $60.00 to $90.00 each. Monday only, half these prices. ## $30 to $45 IMPORTED COSTUMES **Bought for Our Opening** Gowns that would cost you in Paris from $150 to $200 will be shown in our windows for the first time. HALF PRICE PREVAILS. **Tailor-Made Walking Suits $20 and $25** Monday, our opening day, we will sell 50 sample suits, values $35.00 to $45.00. Newest and variety of styles; selected in one lot at two prices; rear of new room. Choice ## $20 and $25 Mrs. Reed's reception day, Monday, in the dressmaking section. The same models direct from Paris will be exhibited and costumes talked about and planned for your ladyship's wearing and pleasure. **Lewis' Men's Section** Opening prices—this department to the front with some startling values on Monday. 16c and 15c men's neckwear—four-in-hands, tecks, etc. Monday only......**39c** $1.50 men's driving gloves...**95c** $1.50 percale shirts...**89c** Fleece back shirts 40c and 50c quality...**39c** 16c Japanese handkerchiefs...**39c** ## Column 3 ### Monday in the New Waist Section Every department in this bright, new store will to make this opening day a success, all colors. **200 Sample "Derby" Shirt Waists** The name tells of their goodness. Waists that sell from $1.50 to $3.00. This season's styles. Flannel, white and black mohair; sizes mostly 34, 36 and 38. Your unrestricted choice on opening day .......**$2.95** **Other Waists on Sale Opening Day** Women's silk taffeta waists, all colors and values are $5.00.......**$2.98** Women's new flannel waists, all colors and styles, $3 values.......**$1.75** **THE NEW SKIRT SECTION Opening Day** At $5.00—Fine mercerized skirts with train; values $7.00 and $8.50. At $3.95—Walking length skirts; value $6.50. At $3.95—Walking length skirts; value $5.00 and $15.00. Opening price.......**$3.95** **The New Jackets, Coats, Wraps** Women waiting for these and no such assortment here of elegant wraps and outside coats as can be seen in our new room. Monday, only two prices: At $8.50—Very pretty albeline coats, cape over shoulder, 17 inches in length; all the new colors. At $10.00—Very nobby kersey Monte Carlos, double capes handsomely, nearly finished. Regular value $18.00. At $12.50—Monte Carlo coats, 27-inch, full satin lined; collar and cuffs braided; colors vary. Value $25.00. At $17.50, $19.50 and $20.00—**The New "Honeymoon" Coat** Shown only at Lewis' in variety of colors and styles, elaborately trimmed with buttons and velvet. We show them up to $25.00 each. At $35 to $50—**Handsome Cloth Wraps** No two of a kind; desirable for afternoon and evening wear, in white, black or colors; greatest variety of styles. Special price for opening day. ## Column 4 ### OUR FIRST FALL OPENING **IN THE** **New Millinery Section** The most charming and exclusive styles are here for your approval. Monday will be a pleasant and satisfactory day for the opening, comprising a choice collection of pattern hats from the East and many of our own entirely new creations. Special for the opening—black velvet hats, trimmed with fields of chiffon, finished with large ostrich feather; value $15.00, at.......**$10.00** **Two Splendid Bargains From the Notion Dept.** 215 entirely new assorted pictures; mounted gilt frames with chain; value 8ic. Monday.......**12c** 100 handsome violet bouquet fans.......**59c** Special opening price.......**$1.00** **Monday's Handkerchief Bargain—** Even 100 dozen of very sheer shamrock linen, initial, ladies' handkerchiefs; a bargain at 8c.......**19c** **New Underwear Section Larger and Better MONDAY'S SPECIALS** 100 black satine petticoats on sale, worth $1.50. At each.......**79c** $2.00 all-wool ladies' natural [vests?]; Special for Monday only.......**$1.98** Lewis Dry Goods Co. --- ## Column 5 (Society) **Society.** *(Continued from Page Eight.)* J. A. Donovan, Mrs. Sam Johannince, Mrs. Mary Pepper, Miss Crowley and Mrs. Kingsley of Anaconda, Miss Livingston and Miss Henderson. Mrs. Tyrone was assisted by Mrs. Kligman, Miss Summers, and Miss Purcell. Friday afternoon, the 9th Inst., Miss Catherine Waldron celebrated her 19th birthday. Fourteen in a friendly gathering were entertained at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Waldron, and many social enjoyments were enjoyed. Miss Marion Ventry, Miss Catherine Hanley and Miss Mary Ryan were pleasant hostesses, all having a good time. They were Margaret Hanley, Annie Carey, Agnes Brenna, Willison Finter, Clara Wen[illegible], Albert Gavin, Martin Lery[illegible], Dara, Stephen Fletcher and John Wes-[illegible]. Miss MacGinnis and John MacGinnis were entertained at their home on Friday evening and at the supper[?] the guests were served at the apartment of F. Augustino Holmes. Miss Martha Waldron of Butte was present, who is an old friend of Miss MacGinnis and the family. Mr. Frank Naas entertained at whist on Friday evening. Marjorie decor[illegible] in the dining room and lanterns were[?] in the parlor, and decorations were[?] predominant in the parlor, and in the dining room festoons of tissue paper and lanterns were used in combination with chrysanthemums and dahlias. The guests were Mrs. H. W. Stiles, Mrs. Purcell, Mrs. Molloy, Mrs. C. E. Williams, Mrs. Naas, Mrs. H. W. Stiles, Gunn, Mrs. D. J. Charles, Mrs. John Morrissey, Mrs. John Tully, Miss Ada Davis, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Jackson, and Miss Paige Ritter. The first prize, a half dozen china cups, was won by Mrs. John Morrissey. D. J. Charles won the second prize, a handsome box of chocolate refreshments. The W. W. W.'s enjoyed Friday evening as the guests of Miss Irene Somerville at the home of Miss Somerville, at 610 South Arizona. The decorations were in green and white, which were the club colors, and the supper was carried out in asparagus tines and ferns. Miss Ethel Patridge was principal of the program, which was entertainingly arranged. The first was a pretty number by Mrs. Maude Dower and Miss Mamie pack of playing cards, beautifully decorated and at each place a dainty name cards, embellished in Dresden design with the initials of the club on the front and each member's name at her place. The center decoration of the table was a floral design, and at each card there tied with a pretty bow. The following young girls played prominent in a social good time: Mesdames Carine Remy, Miss Addie Harrington, Mamie Donnelly, Miss Anita Dower, Myrtle Bray, Eva Yoskie[?], Bertha Brooks, Florence Powers, Ethel Frick, Mrs. Jeffrey, Mrs. Bray, Flora Jackson, Patricia[?] Florence, Elise Williams, Jimmie Doyle, Edward Doyle, Mabel Milligan, Fred Lewis, Albert Harris, James Harvey, Lulu McLeod, Angus McLeod, Jimmie Marcellotte[?], Harrington, Terry, Terry, Fred Lewis, Albert Harris, James Har-[illegible], Lulu McLeod, Angus McLeod, Jimmie Doyle, Arthur, Tommy, Simon Vivian, Joe James, Joe Savage, Joe Savage, and Jim Doyle, Jr. A pleasant surprise was tendered Mr. and Mrs. John Woolaght at their home on South Excelsior, on Thursday evening. Dancing, singing and whist were participated in. Among those present beside the host and hostess were Mrs. Larkin, Mr. and Mrs. P. Flatley, Mrs. LeRon, Mr. and Mrs. T.[?] Winters, Mrs. Hogan, Mrs. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Nevis, Mrs. Hickley, Miss Annie Burnette, Mrs. M. Hickley, Misses Ruth, Higgins, F. Hlagan, J. F. Higgins, Master V. Burnette, Corella B. Carson, Bryan Donnelly, Mr. Henderson, Sheehy, Murray, Cassidy, Barry and D. Murray. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. [illegible] of St. Carroll entertained in honor of her guests on her birthday. The evening was pleasantly spent in games and dancing. All enjoyed the entertainment richly by the crowd or [illegible?]. refreshments were served after the guests sang. The following young people were served: The following young persons: [illegible], Mrs. M. K. Dugan, Mrs. Robert Jannotion, Clarence [illegible?], Fred [illegible?] and Charles [Carroll?]. **Personal Mention.** Mr. and Mrs. J. Creelman have gone to Guthrie. They left a couple of months ago. James Farrell, who left Butte to accept a position with the Salt Lake & Sun Police railroad in Salt Lake City, is now the head and secretary of the company in Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Farrell and Miss Ema Jones will make their home in Los Angeles. Henry H. Martin of Butte, went to [Hut?] from Arizona, where he spent the summer. Mrs. F. E. Holden of Sheridan, Wyo., arrived in Butte on Tuesday. James Callahan of Spokane was the guest of Mrs. H. O. Wilson. May Morgan, superintendent of the orphans' home at Twin Bridges, arrived in Butte on Tuesday. B. F. Colebrook, who has been confined to Butte last week. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Merk of Silver Bow are guests of the Finlen during this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Polnheider of Dillon are visiting friends in Butte. J. P. Lareal of Wisdom was in Butte the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schechter were visiting relatives and friends in Butte last week. L. K. Ahlster of Big Timber arrived at the Butte on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. George West have returned to Seattle, where Mr. West had [illegible] residence on South Jackson street during the summer. They were also Mrs. Jennings, Mrs. Fowler, Mrs. C. C. Lindsey and Miss Jean Jones. Mrs. Allan, Miss Maggie Blake, Mrs. [illegible] and several other guests. They played whist. Mrs. J. Blaker won the first prize, a beautiful china plate; Miss Annie Blake succeeded in winning the prize for the second prize. Miss Blake carried off the booby prize, which was a small ebony-covered doll. A delicious lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Humphrey, Mrs. Clive[?] and children of Norwood, came in Butte the first of the week. Mrs. Andrew Cronin and children of Salt Lake City are guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Cronin. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Leggett were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Legare's parents at [illegible]. Mrs. Legare's parents gave a party at their home, to which quite a number were invited. Mr. Charles Storey arrived from his position at his relatives in Hamilton. The Daughters of [illegible] initiation was given on Thursday. The secretary of the club was Mrs. Dawson. The president, Miss [illegible], and Mrs. Dawson were both very feelingly replied, and the meeting for the year was one of the few most happy remembrances. The piano and instrumental music. Masters [illegible] in Butte on Wednesday, and will be a guest of [illegible]. Mrs. H. M. Clayton, who is Mrs. Hodgson. The Ladies of the German club were entertained at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Baxter. It was the first meeting of the year. Dr. H. H. Ryburn of Bannack is visiting friends in Butte. Mr. and Mrs. of Helena last week. Miss Helen McCready has returned to the home of the family in Cascade county. Mrs. Spencer [illegible] has returned to the city from Dillon. Mrs. C. Lindsey, an child of Billings were in the city a few days last week on account of a serious illness. They are at the home of Mrs. S. W. Lindsey. The Ladies' Home circle entertained their friends and a number of their friends on Thursday evening at their home, as it was a delightful and pleasant secretary to the Bonesbord Thistle club. The secretary was also assisted by Miss J. C. Akers and children of Norths arrived in Butte the other day. Celtic songs and duets, after which the supper was served by Mrs. [illegible] served an elegant lunch. Upon the invitation of Mrs. E. R. Horton, she has the presence of Miss Ellen Connelly with a souvenir from Scotland, a small ebon[y?] cross; Miss Connelly contributed the thimble, Scotland's national flower. The invitation of the club by the daughters of the club by Mrs. Daw[illegible] and Mrs. Daw[illegible] and were both very feelingly replied, and the [illegible] was the secretary's happy remembrances. Harry [illegible] and children of Salt Lake City on Wednesday, and will be at the home of [illegible]. H. M. Clayton, who is Mrs. Hodgson's aunt. Among those at the [illegible] club were Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Crawford and party, Mrs. A. B. Gaertner, Mrs. A. B. Gaertner, Mrs. [illegible] Cantley, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Spen[illegible], Mr. and Mrs. Francis [illegible] and [illegible] Dawson, [illegible], Mr. and Mrs. A. B. J. Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. [illegible], Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dawson, Mr. and Mrs. [illegible] and [illegible] from Silver Bow Street. Miss Helen McCready has returned home to the family in the eastern country from Butte on Thursday. Mrs. [illegible] of Montana has returned to the city from Dillon. --- ## Peripheral items - **Lewis Dry Goods Co. advertisement** (main large display ad, columns 1–4): "Opening Week at Lewis' New and Enlarged Store" — full-page advertisement for the new cloak, suit, fur, millinery, waist, skirt, notion, and underwear sections; includes silk souvenir, black dress goods, linen, and men's section specials. - **Society column** (column 5, continued from page 8): Society news items including parties, entertainments, personal mentions, and visitors to and from Butte, Montana; includes names of local residents and guests.