Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 June 1901 — Page 8

CORRESPONDENCE.

JPair Oaks. Jack Kight spent a few days in Chicago this week. Misses Iva and Jessie Moffitt spent Saturday and Sunday with friends and relatives in town. Mrs. Mundon and Mrs. Winslow are on the sick list. Miss Ophelia McClanahan has returned to her home at Rose Bud. * Mrs. Chas. Holly, ‘of Pittsfield, Ills., spent a couple of days this week with her mother, Mrs. John Casey and other relatives. Mis. Joe Goff is reported quite sick with rheumatism* Fair Oaks was well represented at Water Valley last Sunday. Geo. Lambert and wife spent a few days this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fenters, near Morocco. Gertrude Taylor, of Wolcott, was the guest of Mrs. P. W. Nelson Monday and Tuesday. Miss Taylor was formerly a teacher in the Fair Oaks schools. Miss Bessie Kenton, of Rensselaer, visited Mr. and Mrs. Bringle over Sunday and took part at the temperance meeting Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mallett were at Foresman a few days this week the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Linton. Wm. Cox and wife were called to Chicago Heights fast Friday on account of the serious illness of their grandson, George Graves. Mrs. Nettie Linton and little daughter Opal of Mt. Ayr, were the guests of friends and relatives in town from Saturday till Monday. Dr. Hinkins and Mr. Stanley, of Chicago, visited Mr. and Mrs. Zea over Sunday. Regular monthly temperance meeting was he|d at the Christian church last Sunday evening and was attended by a fair sized audience. Ben Kellar has gone to Chicago ;lleights to look for employment. J. Orth Graves, of Morocco and Miss Mae Erwin, of this place, were married one day last week at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Newton Waterman, in Chicago. Their many friends in Fair Oaks wish them much joy and happiness. The strawberry festival given by the ladies of the M. E. church at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Zea last Saturday evening was well attended and a success in every way. The net proceeds were $lO. Elias Brockus h»s moved his family to Chicago Heights. * v Everybody who intends going away from home to spend the Glorious Fourth should come to Fair Oaks, as we are going to have the best celebration ever held here. The committee is sparing no time and pains to make it so, and everything advertised is sure to take place regardless of what the weather may be. Honorables Charles Hanley and Frank Foltz, of Rensselaer, two wellknown and able speakers, will deliver orations. Other notable features of the program are as follows: Half mile running race, free to all, purse SSO; match game of base ball; three-legged race; ladies 50 yard foot race; bowery dance afternoon and evening. Good music will be furnished. Grand display of fire works at nignt. For further particulars see large and small bills. Excursion rates on both railroads. Come prepared to stay all day. You will never regret it.

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A. McCoy was here Sunday. W. S. McDonald was here Monday. Miss Mabel Housten was at Rensselaer Friday. Otto Nims ate dinner at McDonald’s Sunday. Miss Bessie Scott came home from Monon Monday. Frank Kodatt began work for McCoy and McDonnald Monday Sam Holmes and family visited friends near here Sunday. Mr. Kitzmans, of Francesville, visit ed friends here Sunday. Mr. Culp and family attended the picnic near Sharon Sunday. Herman Nims spent Sunday at John Johnston’s, south of Lee. Gwin and McDonald were up at Lewisnon one day last week. Miss Mamie Meyers went to Chicago Monday to spend the summer. Mrs. Chas. Lee is visiting her parents near Giflord this week. Mrs. Dora Johnston and children, of Ames, lowa, are visiting at Mr. Foster’s. an< l Josie Kodatt, of Chicago are visiting their uncle and family here this week. Mrs. H, J. Davis, of Lee, and neice, of Chicago,visited Mrs. W. C. Housten last week W. R. Lee has traded his farm northeast of here for a hardware store at Harvey, 111. Oscar Bernhardt sold his horse and buggy to Clyde Randle last week. He went to Chicago Sunday to secure work. Mrs. J. R. Phillips and son Harvey visited at Geo. Robinson’s in Barkley township, and at Chas. Armstrong’s, at Pleasant Ridge. Mr. Derby, of Chicago, is moving his household goods here this week. He will live in the house he has just completed.

Pleasant Ridge

All the crop* are looking fine. Mr*. Wm. Tanner apent Monday afternoon with Mrs. Wash Lowtnsn. Mrs. Wm. Lowman and daughter Maggie will start for Tennessee Tuesday, where they will spend a week or two with Mr. and Mr* A. B. Lowman. r ?i- W Tt..T“ ner •P en * Monday forenoon with Miss Ollie Tanner. Elmer was unable to ro to see his l>est girl Sunday, because he bad to help load cattle. Who knows the girl that is always smiling at two of the ranch boys ! Mias ,I'y.le Potts has began her work in town at the laundry. „ , A lecture will be given at the Barkley M. E. church next Saturday evening entitled '•From The Cradle to the Jail" Every body come. Admission only 15 cents. Cherries are almost ripe in thia part of the

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...A HARKED-DOWN SALE... J Anything in the House at a Less Price Than Elsewhere, at the * CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE] OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE, RENSSELAER, IND. £

Compare prices and we will prove our assertion that we are the only house that can afford to give you genuine bargains because of no rents to pay and the largest buyer in carload lots.

S Mark-Down Ladies’ Suits, ~ $) , Jackets, Capes and Skirts. About 50 cts • >) 011 ie Dollar. ‘ .• zaw/XA Hark-Down Wash Dress Goods. > Just bought last week, another new stock V Ji ) ash Dress Goods, at the great clearance sales of the Chicago Dry Goods Wholesale <$ Houses, at 50 cents on the $. w 5 ct Lawns and Challies, per yd 3c c * Dimities, per yd 4c L 12 ct Irish Dimities, per yd 7c / A 35 ct Figured Piques for 10c / \\ 25c, 35c, 45c and 60c, Fine Imported (• / \\ wash goods, per yd 12|,c 16c, 20c, 25c Gg / ~ 20 per cent. Discount off all Laces and Em- . j.q — Z broideries, marked In plain figures. « S Shirt Waist Bargains. We bought a new stock last week L at greatly reduced prices and we will give our customers the benefit of the newest silk and tine cotton fabrics. S ’w’JrL I* Ribbons Mark-Down. In an at A regular price. (• from to Jewelry H at 10 |M-r cent, discount <>lT in all the latest (• A great variety hair ornaments. B The latest novelties in all kinds of belts, ladies’ fancy collars, etc. (• f\ Corsets. ’ I I c 45 ct summer corsets 25c 1/ (T 60 ct common corsets... .29c aK * Every style, 50,75 and 95c fill \ eac h- •) \ \ / Hammocks. \sQsgggxt3a The greatest value in the market, 78 in. by 38 in. ex■hUlK treme length 11 ft, full size jJ|: pillow, cheap at $1.50. Sale w mill price only $1 00 • c \ Mark-Down Carpets, Lace \ ' Curtains, Hugs, etc., at io per J Royal ttlorctjtfT cent

0 Come early to this great Cut-Price Sale, at the Old Reliable and Original Department Store and Price ) ' Regulator for others to copy after. ; The Chicago Department Store, • OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE, J »B. FORSYTHE, Proprietor. \ . Phone No. 36.

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Groceries Headquarters. The great money-saving department for the shrewd cash buyer. We are the only department store that has bought 1 carload of sugar before the advance of about SI.OO bfcl. 18 lbs Granulated Sugar for $1 00 23 lbs A Sugar for 1 00 t“Town Talk” Flour, guaranteed, a first grade patent, | bbl 86 “Duluth Imperial” or “Gold Medal,” the world’s best, | bbl 1 05 10 ct Rio Coffee, per lb 09 15 ct Choice Rio Coffee, per lb 12 25 ct Choice Peaberry Coffee, per lb 18 30 ct Bell’s Mocha and Java, per lb 20 The only place for the celebrated Shipman strawberries, the finest in the market, 200 to 300 qts received daily. More goods for your produce than elsewhere, is the secret of the great growth in this department. All goods delivered free inside the Corporation. Hardware? All kinds of wire, nails, toy wagons, churns, washing machines, tinware, graniteware, etc., etc., at a less price than elsewhere. Binder Twine Headquarters. A Good Standard or Sisal Twine only * Sc lb Best Deering Standard or Sisal Twine, 9c lb Sewing Machines. ~ ~ ~~ —’ Not reduced in price, but we guarantee them the best for the least money in the market, and warranted for 10 years. We sell on 30 days trial. 3-Drawer Oak, the, popular "Century," good as any at $25.00, only sl6 95 3-Drawer "Century,” equid to any $35.00 machine, at.... 18 75

This reduced sale is in every department and will last until every piece of summer goods is closed out. Space for only- a few prices for a hint to the wise of what we are doing.

Marked-Down Clothing. Every Summer Suit in the House at Cost. Men’s Linen Suits, Coat, Vest and Panta- <* *r loons, were marked $3.00, $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00, marked down to SI.BB, 2.00, XynnxN 2.50 ands2.7s /\ !/ \ Men’s all wool Serges, and Flannel Coat /L/ 2 K and \ est, $3.00 to $7.50, marked down \ \ ** t Boy’s Linen Suits, were 75c to $3.50, LX \ marked down t0..48c to $2.00 f , ■ Juvenile Pants, per pr 19 /A Special Sale Men’s Pantaloons.. 50 cts to $3.50 // \ I Neckwear, Collars, Etc. J \ A complete new stock of the latest novelties .18 *k * just received at regular prices. * • A Mark-Down Shoe Sale. |h Many at less than 50c on the dollar. A rare opportunity to save t f - your hard-earned dollars. 10 Per ent off on all Umbrellas and Parasols. 250 styles to select from. Straw Hats ~ By the hundred, in every A st y !<■ mid , | tin! it v Scents t<> Rambler Bicycle Headquarters. None better, at 525.00 and $35.00 We can furnish you cheap ones at $11.50, but not guaranteed. I J Jj J B Great values in Muslin Un- '• ’ k | y derwear, Ladies’ and Gents Underwear, Hosiery, Ladies’ [ Underskirts, Gloves, HandkerLdOES* chiefe, Carpet Sweepers, Trunks, Valises, Window Blinds, Curtain Poles, etc., etc. 35C 8 Id. 801 l Mosquito 801-lOi 28c.