Daily Tribune, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 9 July 1916 — Page 3

SUNDAY, JULY 9. 1916.

The Root Store

HairSwitehes $1.95

—It's too warm for a hat— your hair needs attention! —The light weight switches we will have oq sale tomorrow are full and wavy and are offered at a reduced price. Every color but gray. Sale price, each $i.g$ KROWNO CURLS—easily adjusted on your hair. Very chic. Set —$3-45 (Balcony)

SHOW EARLY INDIANA

Exhibits Recall Days of Rappites At New Harmony—Some Pioneer Pictures.

One of the most interesting exhibits that have been held at the Fairbanks librafy by the Indiana libraries is the one now-on. In consists of interesting pictures of early Indiana, being especially valuable at this time because of the observance of Indiana's centennial.

Quite an interesting bit of history is told by the pictures of the three different state houses Indiana has had thus far. The first is shown at Corydon, 1816-1824 the second is at Indianapolis, 1835-1877, and the third or present one at Indianapolis, completed in 1888. Another interesting building shown is the Rappite fort, New Harmony, erected in 1818. It is a stone building of three stories, the stones being of various sizes and kinds, and the windows are quite small.

Other pictures are as follows: William H. Harrison, territorial governor of Indiana, 1801-1812 capitol building, Indiana territory, Vincennes, Ind., 1806-1813 Harrison mansion, Vincennes,* home of William Henry Harrison when governor of Indiana territory view of Tippecanoe battleground where famous battle was fought Nov. 7,1811 Ft. Wayne, about 18J2, showing the fort alone Pigeon Roost monument, Scott county, dedicated October 1, 1904, to 'commemorate the Pigeon Roost massacre, September 3, 1812 a pioneer home, showing a two-room house, one of which was made of logs and the other weather boarded and a rough rock chimney rising from between the two constitutional elm, Corydon Cockfair flour mill on Ely's creek, Franklin county, Ind. the famous out, Madison, Ind., Madison and Indiana railroad, built 1836-1847 Madison and ^ndianapolis railroad, 1852 Robert Owen, celebrated social reformer, who established a community at New Harmony, 1825 New Harmony during the Owen occupation grave of Nancy Hanks Lincoln, mother of Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln City, Ind. Levi Coffin house, Fountain City, Ind., called the union depot of underground railway and Indianapolis in 1820, showing d. single cabin surrounded by large trees.

MINERS' MEET ATTRACTS. Many Entries Received for Event to Be Held At Clinton.

The entries for the second annual miners' first aid meet to be held in Clinton, Ind,, Sept 4, are coming in fast, which is taken as an indication that the meet is to be one of the most successful ever held la the middle west, according to Dr. August R. Knoeful, in charge of th« arrangement* for the affair.

A meeting of the various committees recently .appointed with the executive officers was held last week, and preliminary plans made. Each committee was assigned to some particular duty, and will report at a meeting Tuesday night.

Last year the first meet was hejd in Bicknell, Ind., and was pronounced a great success. This year the miners and operators know the nature of the meet, and the one ?.t 6linton is expected to bring men from all over Indiana and Illinois to take part ir. it.

WOMAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.

Takes Carbolic Acid, But Prompt Efforts Save Life. Anna Howard, 23 years old, housekeeper at 214 North Fourth street, attempted suicide about 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon by drinking carbolic acid, the police report

Neighbors who found the woman shortly afterwards called Dr. Joseph Kunkler, who responded immediately and saved the woman's life

According to Bicycle Offcers Weeks and Scott, who investigated the woman took the acid' shortly after a quarrel with her 'lover.

WELL KNOWN PHYSICIAN DEAD.

LAFAYETTE, Jr,d., July 8.—Dr. Charles W. Shill, a leadi.ig physician of Tippecanoe

coun'.v,

died suddenly at

his home here today of paralysis. He was 65 ^fears of age. Twice he served as county coroner, and he v. as actively identified with local politico. A widow survives.

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Chiffonier to Match 34-inch top 20x16-inch beveled plate mirror regular price $27.50 sale price J-$lQ,75 Shaded Ivory Adam Dresser 45-inch top 34x28 inch beveled plate mirror four drawers (£00 QP* regular price $42.50 sale price

Chest of Drawers to Match 38 inches wide six drawers regular price $37.50 sale price —$25.00 Mahogany Princess Dresser 40-inch top 20x36-inch mirror regular price $27.50 ^1 A rTpT sale price tJ/Xc/e I tJ

Chiffonier to Match -23-inch top 26xi6-inch mirror regular price $25.00 sale price —$17.75 White Enamel XIV Dresser, 48-inch top 40x28-inch beveled plate mirror five drawers regular price $45.00 sale price

Chiffonier to Match 34-inch top,- 26xi8-inch mirror regular price $35.00 sale pricv —$25.00 (Furniture Section—Fifth Floor)

China Cabinets

Now Is the Time to Purchase

A Simmons Brass $15 to $60

—It was only Wednesday of" last week that we recei%ed notice of advance wholesale prices on Simmons Brass Beds. —Our prices will not advance oh those we have in stock at present. But after these are goner-higher prices will prevail. (Fifth Floor)

Simmons REDS

$12.50 Solid Oak Dining Table

—In the July Clearance Sale are these Solid Oak Dining Tables 45/inch top which extends to 6 ft. when opened, scroll-design legs and 6 inch pedestal regular price $12.50. Now (Furniture Section—Fifth Floor)

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Dressers and Chiffoniers to Match

Going Out Like TMs

Quartered Golden Oak Dresser serpentine front 42-in. top 30x24-in. mirror regular price $30.00 sale price O

Chiffonier to Match 34-inch top 20xi6-inch mirror regular price $30.00 sale price —$24.75 Old Ivory Dresser 42-inch top 30x34-inch beveled plate mirror four drawers, regular (1 price $27.50 sale price I O

Square Colonial Golden Waxed Oak China Cabinet two doors 5 feet high 48 inches wide regular price $37.50. HTC Sale price I

Fumed Oak Square Mission China Cabinet 2 doors 5 1-4 feet high, 45 inches wide, regular price $37.50. &OQ r7K Sale price a

Jacobean Square China Cabinet 4% feet high 48 inches wide regular price, $42.50. Sale price

$30.00

Fumed Oak Extra Large Mission China Cabinet 2 doors 4 feet 9 inches high 5 feet 8 inches long regular price $45. ECf! Sale price cpOMadi/ (Furniture Section—Fifth Floor.)

$9.95

.00 Madras and Scrim Curtains I

July Clearance Sale Price, pair "L

Only a Few More Left at The July Clearance Sale Price of—pair

TERRE HAUTE TRIBUNE.

Vict0r-Victr0las

—In mahogany, gray enamel and golden oak full size, bungalow style regular price, $16.75

price, each

The Root Store

This July Clearance Sale of Furniture

$42.50 Large Fireside Chair

—Someone will be mighty fortunate to get this wonderful large Fireside, Upholstered Chair with loose pillow seat over very soft springs upholstered in dark green tapestry formerly $42.60. July Clearance Sale price

(Furniture Section—Fifth Floor)

$21

$35.00 Kitchen Cabinets at

$26.50

—This cabinet is complete in every detail it is constructed of-solid oak and finished with a white enamel interior.

Fitted with patent flour sifter as illustrated also has convenient sugar bin, sliding nickelloid top, cake and bread box and glass doors. Purchase it 011 our Easy Payment Household Club Plan if you wish.

(Fifth Floor)

$32.50 Fumed Oak Buffet

—Massive, solid quartered oak, fumed finish, Mission Buffets with 48x20-inch top beveled plate mirror, 40x8 inches large cupboard, linen drawer and two top drawers regular price $32.50. Sale price, each (Furniture Section—Fifth Floor.)

1.75 Wood Beds

$10.00

sale

—$10.00

Twin Beds of Circassian walnut in Louis XIV design cane panels at head and foot regular price, $75 the pair sale price, pair —$47.50 (Fifth Floor)

$25 Library Tables, $15.75

1-2 Price

(Furniture Section—Fifth Floor)

Imported Hong Kong Porch Furniture

—The lot includes Round and Square Tables, Children's Rockers, Flower Stands, Waste Paper Baskets, Stools and Tabourettes while they last, choice, HALF PRICE. (Sixth Floor)

$33.00 Upholstered Circassian W a n u a i I A A or Rocker for flO.UU

(Filth Floor)

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—Only the fact that this is clearance time brings this unusual opportunity. —Dainty and very attractive Madras curtains and good quality, sheer scrim curtains with wide hem and lace edge in white only all 2% yards long regularly $1.00. Sale price, yard —79c

Lace Cmrtams

$1.69

—This is a fair notice. Monday friay be the last chance to purchase a pair of these novelty lace curtains—newest patterns 23/2 yards long all white very exceptional quality instead of $2.25 the pair. July Clearance Sale Price, the pair for —$i.6g

(Drapery Section—Fourth Floor—Root's)

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Try Our Fresh Made Bread and Pastries

Is Proving Profitable to •Homes Needing New Furniture •New Homes Needing Furniture

—And besides the advantage of unusual saving opportunities—if you wish you can ^purchase furniture and all other household needs on

Our Household Club Plan

—which is looked upon as a charge account on which more than thirty days is allowed for payment. All merchandise sold on our Household Club Plan is insured by us against fire—during the life of your contract. That is to say—if, while you are paying on our club plan, the merchandise should be damaged or totally destroyed by fire, The Root Store will replace same FREE of charge.

FACTORY CLEARANCE

of HIGH CRAPE SEWING MACHINES

COMBINATION ORDER Consisting of I can *of Dyer's Baked Beans^ 1 can of "Can-O'-GoOd" Peas 1 can of "Pawnee" •corn, and 1 can of "None Such" Tomatoes regularly 55c /i special, all for TCfcJv/

RIPE OLIVES—Klce size quart 55c pint —30c MAY03VAISSE DRESSING—Prepared jar IKc

SOUP—Campbell's assorted can, each. —10c PEACHES—"None Such" brand halves in heavy syrup can —35c

E S e s a n o e e s e o -B O S S S I S E E I O I E E E E E E S E I E E E S I & E E E S S

—This sale is proving to be the most successful we have ever held, and can't last much longer at the present rate. Only a few of some styles left—in many cases only one—and these will soon be gone. —Remember, these are not second-hand machines, but the surplus stock and sample lines of high-grade manufacturers, every machine in perfect sewing condition and fully guaranteed. Root Special —$19.50 Root Improved —$23.75 Root Leader —$16.50 Root Economy —$15.45

Singer New Home Standard Eldredge

(Sewing Machine Section—Second Floor)

(Terms as Low as*

$19$

The Best Place to Shop,' Alter All'

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Clearance Sale of Axminster Rugs

—Size 8.3x10.6 ft. all new patterns in pretty Oriental colorings very unusual lot of rugs for a Clearance Sale.

$25.00 Rags, Sale Price, each—$18.85 $27.50 Rugs, Sale Price, each—$20.00 $31.50 Rugs, Sale Price, each—$24.50 (Rug Section—Fourth Floor)

EXTRA!!!! Sugar Cured Picnics Average. 6 to 8 bounds Secured irom the Home Packing Company, to Oiler Special Monday, Pound

MALT NUTRINE—Made by Anheuser Busch Co. very nourishing and strengthening special, case of 1 dozen bottles (Bottles redeemed at 25c.)

$1.95

PEANUT BUTTER a e from fresh roasted peanuts special. pound

ASPARAGUS—"Del Monte" brand tips or stalks green and white a reduction of 6 cents on each can.

CORN FLAKES—"National" fresh and crisp regularly 10c special, package

BAKING POWDER—"Royal" known the world over A"\ special, pound can OLIVE OIL—Heinz exoellent for all kinds of baking and cooking, Lottie 25c 40c and fiOc

CHILI SAUCE OR OYSTER COCK TAIL—"Snider's" bottle, each 24c and —-lBc-

PRUNES—A reduction of 3 cents on any size. FLOUR—"Gluten" genuine o pound sack for —85c

WHITE CORN MEAL—"Prater's sack each 10c and —20c BAKED BEANS—"Alice" brand in tomato sauce large can, each 9c

SLICED PINEAPPLE "Holly" brand in syrup can —23c

—$33.75 —$32.75 —$29.95 —$24.75