Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 73, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 December 1910 — Page 3

- . Ransford’s Dept. Store formerly 99-cent Racket Store Rensselaer, Indiana _■- ' \■ ■ Odd Fellows’ Bldg. E. V. Ransford, Prop.

>^- > ’<Zy^SwSw a Jwfrf a JfWSt W, m *TpHE largest line of Holiday Goods in the city. No old shelf worn goods for you to inspect VV I that has been handled from year to year, but all bright, new Xmas Novelties, the cream of perfection, is on exhibition at our Double Store Rooms in the Odd Fellows bldg., Rensselaer, Ind. Get in early and buy your Holiday Goods while our stocks are complete. We have pres- &« * ents su *t a ble for all classes and can fit out the most fastidious as well as the most common person on earth, with just the right article at just the ' right price. We do not expect to get rich from our Holiday sales, but we do expect to do the largest business in the holiday line we have done for * years, as our motto has been and always will be —The Same Goods for Less Money, or More and Better Goods for Same Money. Under this banner we solicit your trade. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, we remain, Very Resp'y, Ransf ord’s Dept. Store, E. V. Ransford, Prop. _ ’l. .••.' •■• * ' .Ij x ■■ • * .. * .

K Boot and Shoe Dept. The Largest in City. One side of our store is loaded down with the finest line of shoes. Magnificent, made by houses of national reputation, and are known far and near as being the standard of quality and durability. Come in and let us make your feet glad for once in your life. There is not much in the shoe line but that we can supply you with. .Cushionsoled shoes the finest made, warm lined shoes for cold feet and beautiful nullifiers for the ladies and little ones, slippers for young and old, work shoes, high tops for the men who work. The largest line in city. Examine our stock. Get our prices. The quality is all O. K. and guaranteed- You can make no mistake. Glassware Dept. We have a beautiful line consisting of 4-piece sets, water sets, berry sets and hundreds of articles in up-to-date designs at bargain prices, making beautiful gifts for the holidays. We have a fine line of thin cut glass, suitable for any home at reasonable prices. See the same before you buy —we can save you money. Ribbon Department All the newest things in ribbons. Get your holiday ribbons of us for Christmas. See the beautiful ribbons we are showing at less than one-half what you will pay elsewhere. Ribbons worth 25c up to SI.OO per yard, to be sold at per yard 25c. Store Open Evenings through the holidays until 10 o’clock, Saturday nights until 11 ,

J for fashionable 'o? people . v - ■ Laces & Embroideries at bargain prices for the holidays I 1 BUILDS BEST Ar *.

Illi ® Our China Department Is the largest in this part of the State. Fine Hand Painted China as well as the famous Haviland, in all its beauty can be found here in abundance. See our magnificant display — it is worth coming miles to view the grand spectacle. Our Underwear Dept, is complete and at prices that move the goods Dry Goods and Notions We carry a most satisfactory line of dry goods in the cheap and medium lines, such as calicos, ginghams, outing flannels poplins, serges, henriettas, broad cloths, trimmings of all kinds, bleached and unbleached muslins, sheetings and pillow tubing. A few prices will convince you of what we are doing in this line) Apron Ginghams, per yd. .05 Calico, all colors and patterns, yd .05 Outing Flannels, others get 10c for, our price 07 Cambric, hll colors, yd.; .05 Ticking, per yd, good qua1ity......... .10 Cotton Bats, regular 10c kind... .08 Thread, Clark’s or Merrick’s, 5p001..... .04 Pins, per paper .. .■ .01 Safety Pins. 3 papers for. . . . . . . . . . . ... .05 Hundreds of other articles too numerous to mention, at live and let live prices.

Rensselaer’s Great Toy, Doll and Holiday Bazaar Everything in the toy line can be found here, from a jack in box up to an elephant. .We are and always have been considered Santa Claus’ headquarters for both young and old. You will miss the greatest treat of your lives if you do not visit our Double Store Rooms in Odd ?? ■ Fellows Building, opposite Court House, in Rensselaer, Ind., through the holidays and see the greatest display of toys and Holiday goods ever placed on exhibition in Jasper county. Our variety is so great that the small 5 and 10 cent stores and the little side counters in the general Stores throughout the country would compare about like a fly on an elephant’s back with our magnificant stock of holiday goods and variety lirieTn general. . ■ s Toilet Articles For Men and Women. I The largest line in city, consisting of everything manufactured. Beatiful comb and brush sets, manicure sets, collar and cuff boxes, shaving sets, handkerchief boxes, hundreds of other articles suitable for presents.

I Ini IV I V ’W’ LI LmILmJ Hardware and Tinware — a fine line of all kinds. -“'’-TV' I * 1 vV: fe". ‘W /•*•' \‘*x\ . ..

On our 25c counter you will find goods worth as high as 50c, 75c and SI.OO Our Cape Dept. Is complete in every detail, all the newest styles and colorings, besides a fine line of fur and leather caps, toboggan way, mufflers and Phoenix ties for men and ladies. Corsets' -I We handle the W. B. corset, one of the finest manufactured, in all sizes and styles, from 49c up to $2.00. Once used, always worn. A fine line of Ladies’ Scarfs to select from. Price from 40c up; beautiful Xmas gifts I Do not wait until the last minute to buy your holiday goods. Remember, it is impossible to get help to run a store as we would like. It would be appreciated very much of you if you would buy early; you can have goods laid aside by paying a small amount down and balance when you get goods, thereby giving you plenty of time to select same, and us a chance to upon you with some satisfaction. There are only a few shopping days at most to prepare for Christmas. Do not be last on the docket —get' in right away and get over with the largest part of your Christmas shopping. And above all, remember the place. y.

<J Our 5 and 10c Counters are wonders. Hundreds of 25c articles on them. ' *1 Ki ****•■ h=l TV P ■ | I | ‘ " Il | I > ? 111 1 ■ H # I b I II hl Mil Lamps all kinds from 10c up

Housefurnishings We carry the largest line in the city and it will pay you to look at same before you buy this class of goods. Quilts, Blankets We are selling in great quantities, a fine line to select from. We have all grades from 49c up to $5 for best all wool blankets bn earth. Overalls, Pants, Coats, Work Shirts in a great variety. Sweaters —all kinds for ladies and gents —49c up. Enameled Ware We sell like hot cakes. No reason at all, the goods are best, our prices are lowest. Combs, Purses, &c The largest line in the city at about % what you pay for same class of goods elsewhere. - A fine line of Jardiniers and Vases in the new Teakwood patterns and designs. Fine Xmas presents. Jewelry Dept. Is full of everything used by everybody and our prices are in accordance with the class qf goods we handle, which are the best, and guaranteed. Rings we sell for 25c up to 99c you will pay as high as $2 and more for. We guarantee same for 5 years or a new one in its place.

Hansford’s Dept. Store Established 1901 by E. V. Ransford ■ Opp. Court House, Rensselaer, Ind.