ALL ROADS
LEAD TO
CHRISTMAS-
THE OLDS, WORTMAN & KING STORE
PORTLAND'S GRAND CENTRAL DEPOT
OPEN
EVENINGS
UNTIL
CHRISTMAS.
PORTLAND'S
QUALITY
SHOP
"THE
DIFFERENT
STORE."
Christmas Shoppin
BICK
Time Is Fleetin
HOSTS OF EXTRA SPECIAL HOLIDAY BARGAINS LISTED IN OUR GREAT MORNING AND EVENING "MANAGERS' SALE" TODAY
OPEN
EVENINGS
UNTIL
CHEISTMAS.
Willie Crow and
Joys
Fourth Floor.
Afternoon and Evening Only.
Two of the cleverest Christmas en
trta.iorf you ever sow: enjoyod
alike by children and grownups.
SHnta ClmiK appears daily, 2 to 4:16
P. M. and 7 to S:46 P. M., to meet and
talk witn the children and learn
their Christmas wants.
"Willie Crow's First Visit to the
City."
A sSde-sslittinsr monolosruc by a
wtll-knowa artist, at 4:30 and 3 P.
AL. sharp, uon t miss this treat.
Store Open Until
10 P. M.
S A. Sr. till 10 P. M. consti
tutes the bUHlncwt day till
Christmas. In fact -worker are
here all night now, divided fa
mMUm, to put things uplc sad
npan for the morrovr. Nearly a
thousand employes a hundred
more hired yesterday AVh at a
lot of employment such a great
inntltutJon as this gives! THE
LARGEST STORE IN THE
CITY and the safest. No store
so -rvell equipped to care for the
Christmas throngs, and none so
comfortable. Kljft wide atalr
vayM. Three monster eleva
tors the largest on the Const
that "fly" a trip every min
ute, Ilrst floor to fifth and re
turn. Great, vrlde alles never
blocked. for everyone runs
thro goes somewhere and
out of It. Don't turn, Just keep
a-golngr, and keep to the right
when on the move. No other
local store can give equal shop
ping facilities, No dark floors In
our buildings. Every inch used
for stocks uud aelllng. Our
great -warehouses are outside
where space Is less valuable.
Five great, light, busy floors,
and THE ONL.Y STEEL KIRE
PROOb' building In the city. In
all making PORTLAND'S LAR
GEST AND FOREMOST STORE.
The bigget December bnnlncss
bclug done here that any West
ern store ever knew And it's
being cared for -with greater
accuracy and Ies friction than
ever. Another year -we'll give
Ktill better service always
learning and bettering. We've
had to learn from the ntart, for
no Portland store has ever
given service -worth this store
using as a model. The remark
able values printed on this page
are for morning and evening
xclllng. un many more and a
good remain on all day but
lack mention for Inck of space.
Public Tea Room
Second Floor.
Auspices of Y. W. C. A. "Grand
ma" Munra, Hostess.
TODAY'S 3IENU.
TEA COFFEE CHOCOLATE
MILK IN BOTTLES
CLAM BOUILLON
SALAD
HOT ROLLS
BROWN BREAD SANDWICHES
BREAD AND BUTTER
TEA CAKES
OPEN EVENINGS Ice cream
served in the evening;.
COLUMBIA THEATRE
-A H BALLARD. Lmtt J Mime '
lf.flac OfiCHir lirTBK MVfc'BMP
. Portland, Oregon,
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PORTIjAND, Or., Dec. 10th, 1004.
OLDS, WORTMAN & KING Gentlemen: Permit me to express my grati
fication at the beautiful gownn and wraps supplied by you and worn by me
this week at the Columbia Theater In "Camllle."
With one exception the creationn were purchased by me. from your
famous ntyle limine, and I -msh to tuanK you heartily for your painstaking
efforts in nupplylng me for the last three yearn with a wardrobe that ha
been ndmlred la the East as well as the West. Assuring you of my con
tinued patronage. Sincerely, CATHRINE COUNTISS.
Following Specials on Sale Today, Tuesday
S to 12 A. M. ONLY
Some RemarSsable Values in
Today's
Spedai Shoe Sale
8 to 12 A. 31. only.
. The Fair-Way Annex First Floor.
BOVS' AND YOUTHS' SHOES here in box calf,
tvlth heavy double sole3 and full round toos
all solid Winter Shoes .
Sizes 11 to IX. our $1.50 value, for, pair ORc
Slses 13lfe to 2, our ?1.75 values, for. pa!r..$1.0S
Sizes 2 to 54. our $2.00 value, for, pair..gl.28
MEN'S NULLIFIERS, WORTH 2.00, FOR 31.10.
Men's black kid Nullillers. with flexible soles,
full rohnd toes and flat "heels; our $2.08
value. Special at, pair 91.10
WOMEN'S 93.00 SHOES FOR fl,60.
Women's all kid dross Shoes with patent tips,
heavy or light soles, Cuban or military heels
and frill round toes good $3.00 value
for", pair $1.00
WOMEN'S HOLIDAY SLIPPERS.
2&M pairs of women's fancy Slippers and Ju
liette fur trimmed, patent colt, undressed calf,
' Ylci kit, velvet or felt with flexible turn soles,
opora. military or French hools a complete and
yv"d fyfortmcnt
5r $2.S value special from S to 12 A. M.
at, pair 63c
Our 51.B0 asd $1.7i values special at, pair. 51.18
Our $8.00 values special at. pair 51.48
Our $2J0 values special at, pair 51.08
A Great Special Sale of
Qiristmas Slippers
USEFUL HOLIDAY PRESENTS AT RARE
BARGAIN PRICES.
Vry latest, newest noveltios in Shoes and Slip-;
pers fqr evory member of the family from the
tot to py-anflma. and grandpa.' The prices this
week are less than manufacturer's oost in many
instanoes. Those values for ALL WEEK.
New Annex Shoe Store on the "Fair Way" .
. First Floor.
SOME DANDY ALL-DAY SHOE SPECIALS.
Women's Slippers, worth $2.50, for 51.48
Woman's fancy Xmas Juliettos, fur trimmed
fljp4bJe spies. French or military heels very
dressy; our $2.50 value. Special all day
at. pair 51.48
MEN'S HOUSE SLIPPERS, WORTH 52.00,
FOR 51.10.
Men's black NullJfiers or elastic-side house Slip
pers with flexible turn soles; our $2.00
value. Special all day at, the pair 51.10
S7c FOR BOYS'" KID HOUSE SLTPPERS with
flexible sojos; worth $1.25. Special all
day at, pair STe
WOMEN'S HOUSE SLIPPERS, AVORTli 51.25,
- FOR C3c
Women's house Slippers, in "Hack or red fur
trim mod with hand-turned .soles; pur $1-25
value- Snccial all day at, pair .63c,
" MEN'S hLACIC SLIPPERS. WORTH 52.00,
FOR SL3S.
Men's fancy house Slippers in ten choice styles;
our rec'UhM". $2.00-value. Special all day at.
the pair 5L3S
Extra Specials in Knitwear
Aisles
First Floor.
Women's Vents. Children's Leggings.
8 to 12 A. M. Today only.
WOMEN'S SILK AND LISLE VESTS, WORTH,
51.7.1. FOR 513.
Women's long, sleeve silk and lisle Vasts, flpJ
ribned In- white pink or blue; our $1.75
value for, oach 51.23
INFANTS' 51.00 LEGGINGS FOR 59c
Infants' black, white and cardinnl Drawer Leg
gings fino all-wool crocheted: our $1.00
value. Special from 3 to 12 A. M. at. pair.... 59c
BOOK BARGAINS
First Floor.
S to 12 A. M. Today only.
18c FOR BOOKS WORTH 22c AND 23c
The Green Library of select fiction by the very
best authors; our 22c and 25c values.
Special at, oach v-l8c
CHRISTMAS BOOKLETS AT HALF PRICE.
Artistic Christmas Booklets, beautifully illus
trated in colors and ornamented with gold:
our 8c. 3c. 10c, 12c, 15c, 20c. 22c, 25c, 30c and
40c values at exactly one-half marked price.
From 5 to 12 A. M. only.
CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS, WORTH 25c
FOR 14c.
Children's Books with A colored plates and many
other pictures, Jn black and white. Tfte list
inoludes all the standard children's classics-;
Cindorella, Mother Goose Rhymes, Jack and
the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood- and
othor stpries so dear to the hearts of thp chil
dren; our 25c values for, oach ;....14c
oflc FOR BOOKS WORTH 85c,
Elegant Chrjstmas gift Books bound in ooze
calf, with gilt tops and deckle edge list of
titles includes standard classics in both prose
and poetry. The publishers' price "is $1.25.
Our regular price Is S5c. Special price from S
lo 12 A. M. is. the volume 50c
3 Stirring Morning Specials in
the New Second Floor Annex
Stores.
CHILDREN'S 52.00 COATS 51.73.
SHETLAND FLOSS, 6c SKEIN, 72c BOX.
WOMEN'S 55 NIGHTGOWNS 5250; WOMEN'S
520 ..NIGHTGOWNS 510 HALF-PRICE SALE.
, S to 12 A. M. Today only.
Children's Bhort Coats of white Bedford cord or
cashmere, large cape and collar, trimmed with
fancy brajd, rows of ribboa and heavy lace, 6
months to 3 years; regular price $2,50' and
$2.60; special at 51.73
Another drive in Shetland Floss, in dainty col
ors and black and white; regular $LO0 a pox
of 12 skeins or 10c a skein: special
72c a box of 12 skeins or 6c a skein
Ladies' fine Gowns of extra quality nainsook or
India linen, very elaborately trimmed in lace
and embroidery Insertion and edging, fine
tucks, medallions, beading and draw ribbon,
high, low or slip-over styles, long and elbow
flowing sleeves, regular pripes from $5.80 to
$20.00; special prices, from ....52.50 to 510.00
With many between prices.
The Record Smashing
Value of 1 904
In the Dress Goods Store.
Fifth-Street Annex First Floor.
Four morning hours today will witness a
perfect furore in Dresa Goods buying. Those,
-bargains will crowd the Annex Store as never
before. Extra salespeople and wrappers on
hand. Be early.
Extra Special, 8 to 12 A. M. Today only. . .
MILLINERY SALONS
Second Floor New Annex.
51.08 FOR OSTRICH TRI3I3IED BLACK DRESS
55 HATS. -t
This "all the year 'round" Millinery Department
offers for today's selling a lot of large
black dress shapes, madp of chenille and mo
hair braids, faced underneath with silk folds
and trimmed with a 16-Inch Amazon ostrich
plume; positively a $5.00 value. Special
all day at, .each 5L0S
8 to 12 A. 31. Today only.
Domestic Aisle First Floor
FANCY CREPES, WORTH 15c, FO'R 10Jc
New fancy dotted Crepes ju6t the thing for in
, expensive party dresses in all colors; our 15c
value. Special from 8 to 12 A. M. at,
the yard 10$&c
A Tempting Sale of
Wanted Toys
A Tuesday Morning Event In Toydom.,
8 to J2 A. 31. only Fourth Floor.
PRINTING PRESSES, WORTH 53.00, FOR 51.85.
Majestic Printing Presses, with cabinet; our
$3.00 value. Special from S to 12 A. Mi
at, each ; 51.85
6Sc FOR 3IAIL WAQON, WORTH 51.25.
U. 8. Mall Wagon, horses with movable l!mb.s
steel wagon and horses; our $1.25 value
for, each ." '. ...CSc
METAL SOLDIER SETS Tiese will' please the
little lads who love the ''soldier boys.""
Our pc value special for, set 3c
Our 25c value special for, set.... . 13c
Oiir 30c value special for, set 15c
Our 45c value special for, set 2Sc
Our 50c value special for. set 25c
27c FQR TRAIN, WORTH 45c
Iron Train consisting of engine, tender and
two Pullman cars enameled in red and gold;
our ac value fqr, each , 27c
SSc FOR WAGON, WORTH 05c
Hook and Ladder Wagon, with two horses; our
65c value for, each 3Sc
38c FOR FIRE BNGIPfE. WORTH 65c
Fire Engine, with three spirited horses enam
eled in red and gold; our 65c value. Special
at, each. 38c
ENGINE, WORTH 52.50, FOR 51.50.
The Whistler Engine; a mechanical locomotive
with nickel trimmings and whistle- attach
ment; our $2.50 value for, each 51.50
8 to 12 A. 31.
TODAY
IN CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
First Floor.
SDe FOR MISSES' TOILET SETS, WORTH 51.50.
Misses Toilet Sets, with brush,, comb and Jiand
mirror r-fancy decorated In pretty celluloid
boxes; pur $1.50 value for, sot 80c
75c FOR COLLAR AND CUFF BOXES,
WORTH 51-00.
Collar and Cuff Boxes of celluloid, with fancy
shaped top; our $1.00 value for, each 75c
CHILDREN'S 3f ANIGURE SETS, WORTH ?2.00,
FOR 51.10.
Children's Manicure Sets, with 6 white celluloid
fittings in fancy cellulpld box; our $2,Q3
value for, set ..' 51.10
CHILDREN'S NECKLACES, WORTH 35c,
FOR 10c
Children's pearl or turquoise Necklaces, with
graduated sire beads; our 35c value fpr.
eaph Ipe-
MANICURE SCISSORS WORTH 51.25 FOR 85c
Ladies' sterling silver handle Manicure ScisT
sors. neat and. pretty designs; our $1.25 value,
fr.pm S to 12 only, .at, pair S5c
50c FOR BACK COMBS WORTH 05c
Handsome sholl and amber Back Combs, with
Jeweled setting; our 95c value for, each..50c
BROQCH PINS WORTH 50c FOR 20c.
Fancy Imported enameled Brooch Pins, assorted,
designs; our 50c quality for, each .20e
Today, 8 to 12 A. 31. only.
EXTRA SPECIAL 1 1
COLORED DRESS GOODSr.
525 French Greoe Twine Voiles.
525-Scotch Mixed Suitings, v
51'fOr Mohair MlBtral Etamines.
5L25-Jllumlnated Voiles.
51,00 Heather and Illuminated Suitings. All
"colors in the assortment.
Extra special today, S to 12 A. M. only,
per yard 4c
Portland's Home of Fashion in Apparel
GRAND SALONS SECOND FLOOR. '
The accompanying reproduction of an unsolicited letter, received yesterday from Miss Cathrine
Countiss, tells its own story. A store from the feather-weight class of "has-beens" is making much ado
over the fact of having sold Miss Countiss a beautiful gown good ! The gown is a beauty AND A GREAT
BARGAIN. We congratulate the said store on having been able to obtain a gown from Paris fit for Miss
Countiss to wear, after trying so hard for four years. This affords a splendid illustration of the com
parative facilities of two stores. "We can't stop to enumerate the number of magnificent gowns, wraps, cos
tumes, hats, etc we've sold Miss Countiss in that time, with the most cordial relations existing between that
talented woman and this store. She has ever recognized the superior powers of production possessed by this
store, even by sending to us for her costumes when in the East, where the best was at hand. In our larger
success made sure and available by intelligent effort and perfect service, we can afford to congratulate a
minor concern that does one single, lonesome achievement in four years that is creditable. "We offer the
largest and fine3t assortment of gowns, costumes and theater wraps in all the "West, and at the lowest prices
quoted in America. "Why not select one for Christmas? The beautiful ballroom gown i-orr. in the fourth
act by Miss Countiss in "CamiHe" this w,eek was made under our direction and sold to Miss Countiss by nsj
also all but one worn by her in the piece.
I
EXTRA SPECIAL THIS MORNING ONLY 8 TO 12
O'CLOCK.
A GREAT POUR-HOUR SALE OF
A GREAT SPECIAL SALE ALL THIS WEEK.
Special sales of ready-to-don apparel for dressy
women all this week.
Special Today
Women's $22.50 to $30.00 Suits, $13.95 Handsome
Street Suits, in all the popular and stylish materials
and trimming effects. All wanted colors and fash
ionable mixtures; very la'test cut and smartest
styles; best values in the city at prices ranging up
from $22.50 to $30.00; special for today. . .13.95
Coats On Special Sale
TODAY ONE-HALF PRICE.
Today and tomorrow, Women's handsome Coats,
one-half price. Very swell 27-inch Coats, in black,
brown, blue and smart mannish mixtures. Materials
are kerseys, cheviots, broadcloths and tweedish mix
tures. Tourist, Norfolk and half-fitted back styles in
the choosing. Splendidly tailored and of beautiful
workmanship. Choice for two days only, $7.50 to
$20.00 values, at One-Half Price.
Nothing better to buy her than
Rich furs
Every Fur Piece, Coats and Neck Scarfs, merci
lessly reduced to close before Christmas. Largest and
best selected stock of Fine Furs in the city.
1
Silk Petticoats for Xmas Gifts
SPECIAL SALE FOR TODAY ONLY $10.00 AND
$12 SILK PETTICOATS. FOR 5.48.
Handsome Silk Taffetas and Chiffon Taffetas, in a full
line of colors and beautiful shadings, plaited and
flounced styles, with ruffles and dust ruffles. Tho
. best $10.00 and $12.00 values in the city. All
bright, new, fresh and dainty. Special for today
only ,...,5.48
$5.00 Walking Skirts for
$1.95
These are the popular round-length Skirts for walking,
shopping and the every use and function of these
necessary garments. In cheviots and smart man
nish mixtures, plain colors and mixed goods. Plain
tailored and in the strappingi stitching and button
effects, Best $5.00 values in the city 2 to 12 A. M.
today only, at, a choice for 1.98
Raincoats Wanted for Christmas
Every Raincoat in the house at one-half price
For today, handsome Cravenetteo, Priestleys and
smart, fancy mixed waterproof materials, in a full line
of colors, latest mixtures and smartest trimming ef
fect One-Half Price.
A SENSATIONAL SALE OF
Women's $ 15 Capes for
$2.9S
ALL DAY TODAY ONLY ALL DAY.
One of the biggest bargains this store ever gave.
These Gapes may be worn for street or evening
theater wraps. Always in good form, staple styles,
warm and dressy, easy to put on and off. Every
woman jneeds one. Tndre're going to "farewell"
a lot in handsome casRd and tan kerseys; splen
did cloths, attractively tailored and trimmed in rows
of stitching and baud effects. Values ranging up
from $7.50 to $15.00 at a price that won't pay for
the cloth in them, viz: 2198. This sale lasts all
day, or until lot is closed.
, TODAY 8 TO 10 A. M. ONLY.
Another Big Sale of Women's Smart
Tailored Waists
THIS SALE POSITIVELY LASTS BUT 2 HOURS, AS ADVERTISED.
A SENSATIONAL WAISTS SALE PRETTY $3.50
v . TAILORED WAISTS,
95c
For two hours only, very smart man-tailored Waists, in mohair, flannel
and granite cloth materials; reds, tans, navys, browns, blacks and
handsome plaids and stylish fancy mixtures; plain tailored, with fancy
stocks and silk ties or silk collars with fie. Best values in the ci4y up
to $3.50 from S to 10 A. M. today only, choice for 98
Extra Specials for Evening Patrons Tonight 7 to 9
7 TO 9 P. M. FOURTH FLOOR.
In Toyland
Toys 48c fqr Bank Worth 85c Combination savings
Bank, nickel or oxidized; our S5c value, special for
two ham's only at, each 4S
63c for Music Boxes Worth $1.25 The Orchestrian
Music Boxes worth $1.25; Special at, each 63 $
Drawing Slates Worth 25c for 16c Drawing Slates
with a good vqriety of copy; our 25c value for 16
Garden Sets Worth 45c for 23c For little gardeners
Cunning garden sets of four pieces, pump, sprinkler,
wheelbarrow and shovel, attractively enameled in
red, with gold trimmings; our 45c value for 23?
Bugle Trombones, Six Notes Our $1.25 value for
each 65
Bugle Trombones, Four Notes Our 75c value for,
each -. 38
65c For Tool Chest Worth $1.00 Boys Tool Chest,
hardwood chest; our $1.00 value, special at 65
Wagon Worth $3.50 for $2.55 Fine hardwood wagon,
with iron axle, hardwood wheels with flat spokes,
steel bound hubs, seat and dashboard; our $3.50
value for, each 2.55
7 TO 9 P. M. SHOE SPECIALS.
In the Christmas Shoe Store
Men's Slippers Worth 1.50 for 87c Men's black kid
Slippers, with hand-turned soles, patent trimmed,
full round toes and flat heels; regular $l.pQ value
for, the pair ...87
Women's Shoes Worth $5.00 for $2.50 Women's
Shqes here in patent kid or patent leather, or plain
vici kid vamps with matt or all bright kid uppers;
our $5.00 value for, the pair 2.50
Men's Slippers Worth $2.00 for $1.38 Men's vici kid
Slippers in tan or brown, kid lined to toe, flexible
soles; our $2.00 value, special for two hours only
at, pair 1.38
7 TO 9 P. M. FIRST FLOOR.
Book Specials in Xmas Book Store
23c Instead of 30c for Books Select library of late
books in green cloth binding with flower design in
colors, all standard books by well-known authors;
our 30c value, from 7 to fl P. M. only, for 23
Copyright Books Worth 35c for 22c Books by Gen.
Charles King "A Wounded Name," "Trumpeter
Fred," "Fort Frayne," "Fqund in the Philip
pines," "A Garrison Tangle," "Noble Blood,"
"Warrior Gap," "An Army Wife"; our regular
35c value, special from 7 to 9 P. M. at, each 22 C
7 TO 9 P. M. FIRST FLOOR, 5TH-ST. ANNEX.
Bargains in Silks
Tuesday Evening Extra Swell plaid Silks, largest
and newest assortment in the city, all the latest
color combinations; our regular $1.25 per yard
values, special this evening, 7 to 9 P. M. only,
per yard . . 98 $
Very acceptable and useful Christmas gifts.
7 TO 9 P. M. FIRST FLOOR.
Women's "Hxins"
Turn-Over Collars Worth 25c for 12c Grass Linen
Collars in turnover effects, embroidered in colors,
way be used with four-in-hand or Windsor ties;
our 25c value, special from 7 to 9 P. M. at 12
. SHIMMERING, SHINING RIBBONS.
10c For Ribbons Worth to 20c A lot of beautiful
narrow fancy Ribbons, l1? to 3 inches wide, also s
lot of all silk and satin ribbons; these ribbons are
worth from 14c to 32c, special from 7 to 9 P. M.
at, the yard 10
Linen 'Kerchiefs Richardson's pure linen Handker
chiefs, with and -inch hems; an extraordinary
value at the regular price, I2V2C, special for two
kours only at six for 45
See Supplement to this Advertisement on Page 4
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