Jasper County Democrat, Volume 2, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 December 1899 — Page 9 Advertisements Column 1 [ADVERTISEMENT]

I-iStR/CXES BROTHERS. Rensselaer, Ind. HEADQUARTERS FOR HOLIDAY GOODS! Each of ourdepartmet^vis full of CHRISTMAS goods. A walk through our different departments will often solve the difficult problem of WHAT TO GIVE? and novelty, the uniqueness, and the great variety of Christmas articles makes it a pleasure rather than an effort and well ii|iiiyi (In linn liKll Fli u 1 were Christmas goods so pleasing, never such a variety and never so cheap. You will find here a greater variety and at than elsewhere. CHRISTHAS IS BUT 8 DAYS DISTANT.

Holiday Umbrellas A holiday opportunity of unquestionable value. Presents that will be fully appreciated. Men’s 28 and 30 inch mercerized serge, steel frame, from Men’s 30 inch steel frame, leather cover, good quality silk serge at $2.50 Men’s steel frame, storm serge, strictly waterproof from Ladies’ pure taffeta, natural wood handles, in colors or black .1.50, 2.00, 2.50, 3.00, 3.50, 5.00 Ladies’ Gloria silk, neat attractive handles, strong frame at .. 1.00, 1.50, 2.00 Holiday Hosiery. Anew assortment of new French novelty hose just received. Holiday Special, silk plated hose, solid colors. We call your attention to the following special values: Ladies’ extra quality cassmcre hose, double heel and toe, good 35c value at 25c Women’s eifel black silk finish 30c hose f0r.............. 20c Children’s black cassmere colored silk heel and toe 25c value at 15c Children’s fine cassmere hose, pink, blue, white, red and black at 25c Mufflers A showing that is surprising for the elegance of material, beauty of colorings and cheapness in price. Men’s Oxfords in plaids or plain. 35c Men’s Oxfords in fancy checks and plaids 50c Men’s Harvard double faced, plain or fancy, a great variety of designs 75c to SI.OO Men’s Fold Mufflers heavy quality silk and satin, plain or fancy, single or double faced, a new and nobby article, prices . $1.25, 1.50, 1.75 ~ H ? Blankets Something that should not be oyerlooked in your holiday shopping. We have any kind you want from 48c cotton blankets to SB.OO wool blankets. 10- wool blankets, grey or white $2.00, 2.25 11- all Wool “ fine combed wool..: $3.75 10- all wool “ “ “ $4.00 to 5.50 11- all wool “ silk finished .v .. .$6.00 to 8.00 Extra heavy 11-4 cotton blankets, white or grey 75c 12- grey blankets next thing to wool. .$1.12 10-4 co tton blankets. .48c, 55, 63, 70c A Miscellaneous List For Holiday Buyers. Ladies’ Overskirts $1 38 to $4 50 “ Underskirts all colors'. 75 to 400 “ Leggins, Jersey 12 butt0n............. 100 Tapestry stand covers .. 68 to 1 50 All wool shawls ~ . 1 to 4 50 Mackintoshes... t ............ 1 75 to 450 Rope Portiers 2 35 to 4 50 Lace Curtains 48 to 8 00 Purses 25 to 2 00 Neckwear..... ... 25 to 1 50 Hats and caps 25 to 3 00 Writing desks . $lO 00 to $25 00 China closets 10 00 to 16 50 Center tables..: 80 to 10 00 Easels... :( 50 to 200 Sideboards 14 00 to 21 00 Footstools. 1 00 Morris’ chair 5........ 700 to 800 Sewing machines 13 00 to 28 00

Christmas Jewelery and Silverware Novelitles Bought especially for their fitness for Special Gifts; you are sure to find something in this assortment you have wanted but could not find. Sterling silver mounted Desk Set consisting of pen holder, paper knife, and eraser, large and small sizes at. ..$1.25, 1.50 Sterling silver set of eraser, paper knife arid seal at.... 75c Real Ebony sterling silver mounted coirib and brush. $1.50 Real Ebony clothes brush sterling silver mounted 75c Nethersole Bracelets in silver and gold at.. .35, 50, 75, 90c Chain Bracelets with lock and key at 50, 75 and SI.OO Rings for the baby, plain and set 25c to SI.OO Ladies’ and misses’ gold ane filled rings, with sets or plain, 25c to $1.25. Men’s new design fobs, chains and charms, from 50e to $3. Ladies’ chains, belt buckles and combs and an endless variety of novelties. ' Christmas Slippers All the new and comfortable styles at the lowest prices. Men’s high cut Romeo Slipper at. $1.50 Men’s Opera Embroidered or Leather at.. ..65c, 75c, SI.OO Men’s fine hand made slippers at $1.25 to 1.75 Ladies’ Felt slippers with leather 501e......' SI.OO Ladies’ quilted top Juliet slippers $1.25 Ladies’ satin quilted Juliet slippers $1.90 Children’s fur trimmed satin quilted foxed in blue, brown, pink, white and black 50c In this connection we would also call your attention to our Ladies’ Mannjsh shoes in vici and English enamel, the most stylish as well as the most sensible women’s foot wear made. Also our Men’s line of up to date foot wear in Box calf, Willow calf, Vici Kid and Patent leather, a guaranteed $5.00 shoe for $3.50. Kid Gloves for Christmas Gloves have long been considered the essential and proper thing for Christmas presents for women. However, when intended for that purpose they should be Unquestionably the best. We have the celebrated Foster make which we fully guarantee. We have them in all popular shades—grey, red, tan, brown, blue. Along with this fine we have also ladies’ Kid Mittens, Silk Mittens, Yarn Mittens. Men’s Kid Gloves, silk lined in tan, red, brown and the prevailing shades of Grey at SI.OO, $1.25, $1.50. Holiday Clothing. 'We have marked down in this department a fine of goods especially adapted for Christmas presents. The showing in this line is equal to if not superior to any makes ort earth. Men’s Kersey Overcoats, bine, brown and black, box back the proper length. Extra silk mixed fancy lining. French faced colors and quality. Guaranteed. The price was $14.50 now $12.00, Men’s brown and black Kersey Overcoats, same quality as above, not quite as fancy lining but well worth fl£Oo now SIO.OO. Men’s all wool Kersey Overcoats blue or black. French faced, serge lined worth $10.50 at $8.50. Boys’ ulsters ages 11 to 19 at .$4 48 Men’s ulsters any size 4 98 Boys’all wool suits, were $4.98 at 375 “ “ “ “ u $4.00at.... ........ .... 300 Child’s 3 piece suits, were $3.25 at.......... 2 50 “ “ “ “ fancy vestee at 250 “ “ “ “ all wool at. ..1 225 These are Holiday prices and will not hold good thereafter. ; X - ■ ■ -w •

Sofa Pillows—Pillow Tops. Sensible and acceptable gifts, a gift for comfort and beauty. Sofa Pillows, plain for covering, filled with silk down, can be washed. Size 18 in square 35c “ 22 “ “ . .40c “ 24 “ “ 50c Pillow Covers oriental designs satin $1 00 “ “ heavy Rep. new colorings. 75 “ top or bottom Bohemian linen stamped top 60 “ Covers tick top and bottom 24 in stamped 50 “ “ linen top and bottom 40 “ “ denim colors top and bottom 25 and 35c Pin Cushions. The new shapes with or without stamped drawn tops, made with satin coverings. A new and attractive lot special Holiday offerings 25c to 75c. Stamped Doilies, Cut Work Doilies, Lunch Cloths, Center Doilies, Etc. We have on exhibition a large and beautiful assortment of Silk Worked Center Pieces and Lunch Cloths all hand work amd done by experts. We invite your inspection. Holiday Furniture and Pictures THE TENDENCY TO GIVE GIFTS OF A SUBSTANTIAL NATURE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS BECOMES MORE MARKED EACH SEASON. THIS DEPARTMENT IS FULL TO OVERFLOWING WITH SUBSTANTIAL, PRACTICAL CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. OUR STOCK IN SPECIAL PIECES IN FURNITURE IS MUCH THE LARGEST AND FINEST WE HAVE EVER SHOWN. HAVING PURCHASED BEFORE THE RAPID ADVANCE WE ARE IN A POSITION TO GIVE YOU THE BENEFIT OF PRICES FAR BELOW THE MARKET VALUE. BUYING FURNITURE NOW IS THE SAME AS PUTTING MONEY ON INTEREST. WE HAVE COLLECTED THE GRANDEST ASSORTMENT OF ROCKERS, CHILDREN’S RATTAN AND REED CHAIRS, IRON BEDS, COUCHES, LOUNGES, RUGS AND PICTURES EVER SHOWN OUTSIDE THE LARGER CITIES. ALL SELECTED WITH SPECIAL CARE FOR HOLIDAY TRADE AND WE TRUST TO THE PRICE AS WELL AS THE SELECTION, TO S£LL THESE GOODS. THE FOLLOWING LIST WILL REMIND YOU OF SOMETHING YOU WILL NEED FOR CHRISTMAS. 500 Rockers in every style and shape imaginable, ranging in price from :. .$1.78 to 12.00 Children’s Rockers in Reed, Rattan and Wood from PICTURES the finest ever brought to this market arid perhaps the most complete variety that Will ever be shown again, consisting of Medallions,Crayons, Oil Paintings, Artotypes and Art Photos ranging in price from 25c to $4.98 IRON BEDS in white enamel, Green, Black, Blue and Gold bronze, in price * $3.50 to 17.50 RUGS a large and varied assortment, special designs in Moquet, Smyrna, Brussels and Fur, with no ad vance in price.. .. .. 75c t 056.50 FREE—With every $lO purchase in any department we will give you ABSOLUTELY FREE, Life Sized Portraits of any one you wish in Crayon or Water Color.

Holiday Handkercflefs. Better Values for the money than Cad t® ad elsewhere. Not another store in the courity ■qtlite our variety and display of Christmas Handkerchiefs, ■'he demand i* great but we will be able to satisfy the dem^K. Women’s Embroidered Handkerchiefs 15, 20 and 25 cents. j Women’s Elaborately Embroidered HanHerchiefs, Fine Quality Linen 25, 35 and 50 cents. ; * Women’s Lace and Footing Edge Handßrchiefs 25 and 35 cents. I Ladies’Silk Embroidered Edge and All Sil Handkerchiefs 23 cents. Men’s All Linen }{, >£, 1 in. Hemstitche Handkerchiefs 15, 20, 25 cents. Men’s All Linen Initial Handkerchiefs ine Quality 25 cents. . ■ * Men’s All Silk Colored Border Handkerc efs worth 60c at 43c. Men’s Colored Border Handkerchiefs 8, 1< 15, 25c. Handkerchiefs from lc to SI.OO. Christinas Wrap*. What would be more appropriate and accep able than one of j our famous makes of Wraps. Famous for heapness combined with quality. It is surprising thaf air stock is so much superior to others in variety. It is surprising how much cheaper we sell high grade others ask. Here is a good list for Christmas Presents. T Ladies’ castor all wool Kersey silk lined throughout light or dark shades* perfect fitting others ask SIO.OO, at $8,75. Ladies’ black Kersey satin fined throughout, tight fitting or bo* front, splendid cloth. Others $10.50. Ladies’ tan covert cloth silk lining throughout, velvet collar, good value at $8.75 now $6.50. Ladies’ all wool covert light shades, light or loose fitting worth $6.00 now s3t 50. Ladies’ all silk Plash Capes, full length and sweep. Elaborately trimmed in braid and Pasmentrie or plain if desired. This is our leader and is worth $9.50 we sell at $7.00. Ladies’ wool astrachan Cape, full length, fur trimmed, a $7.50 cape for $5.75, Children's and Misses’ Wraps, $1.38, $2.00, $2.50, $3.50, $4.00, $4.98. ; ' China, Glass, Lamps, Brlc-a-Brac The matchless assortment in this line has caused many expressions of surprise and satisfaction by Christmas shoppers, making the selection of gifts a comparatively easy matter. 100 pieceSemi-Porcelain Dinner Set $7.00 Ladies’ and Gent’s Individual cups and saucers.. ..15c to 75c Beautiful designed salad dishes 35c to 40c China Berry Sets, Water Sets,all new and attractive designs. Delf Ware; Venetian Glass Ware, very appropriate patterns, . beautifully designed. LAMPS, some very attractive items worth investigating. Every style suitable for use in the dining room, parlor, hall or library. Hall lamps .$1.25 to 1.63 Library lamps $2.00 to 8.00 TOYS in every conceivable construction both automatic and mechanical. A surprise awaits those not looked through! Will big fine of toys. Nothing you can imagine but Wbatvfe have on display and as cheap as ever. In this department yoU find Dolls, Doll heads from the largest in size to tbd dhM* dimlnitive, black and white, dressed and .plain. Chalrs ftyr the children, Sleds* Wagons, Horses, Doll Carriages, Albinas and Games of all kinds. We will make Special Prices to school teachers on Holiday Candies, Nuts and Fruits.