Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 August 1902 — BANKRUPT ! [ARTICLE]

BANKRUPT !

A'Sale For the Masses.—The Chance of a Life Time. Being unable to meet financial obligations, J. M. Johnson, of Wolcott, Ind., was forced into bankruptcy, his entire stock being ordered sold for the benefit of creditors, by the United States Bankruptcy court, through James Blake, trustee. This entire stock consisting of Men’s, Boys, and Children’s Fine Clothing, Furnishings, Hats, Caps, and Shoes are to be sold at less than original cost. Fifty oents on the dollar of the wholesale value was the price paid. This will enable you to buy the best the markets afford in seasonable merchandise at less than the actual cost of production. Save this and wait until SATURDAY, AUGUST 23rd, on which date there will be opened to the people of this and adjoining counties at the J. M. Johnson Store on Range Street, a sale which will mark an epoch in the merchandising history of WOLCOTT, INDIANA. We have not the space to list every item, but as the following prices prove, you must come early or miss a grand opportunity. . CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Men’s Cassimere Suits worth $7.00, Bankrupt Sale price, 2.95; Men’s Worsted and Chevoit Suits worth $9.00, Bankrupt Sale Price, 4.65; Men’s Pure Scotch Wool Suits worth sl2, Bankrupt Sale Price, 6.85; Men’s Fancy Cassimere and Worsted Suits in stripes, checks and plaids, worth sls, Bankrupt Sale Price, 8.75; Men’s Finest Worsted and Tricot Suits worth S2O and $22, Bankrupt Sale Price, sll. Boy’s and Young Men’s Suits —Ages 14 to 20 years, in endless variety of weaves and patterns, at and upwards from, $2.65; Bo)’s and Children’s Suits —upwards’ from 69 cents; Boys’ Good Knee Pants, per pair, 15cts; Men’s Pants—in great variety worth $1.50 to $2.00, Bankrupt Sale Price, 95cts.; Men’s pants—in black worsted, fancy stripes, cheviots and fancy oassimeres, worth $2 50, Bankrupt Sale Price $1.35; Men’s Fine Dress Pants — including all the new and stylish effects, worth $3.50 and $4.00; Bankrupt Sale Price. 1.95; Men’s High Suits, fancy silk mixture, worth $lB, Bankrupt Sale Price, $9.85. SHOE DEPARTMENT. All the latest styles, toes and leathers will be sacrificed at less than one-half of their real value FURNISHING GOODS DEPARTMENT. Handkerchiefs, large size blue or red.. worth 10 cts., Bankrupt Sale Price, 5 cts.; Handkerchiefs, fancy bordered and white, worth 10 cts, Bankrupt Sale Price 3 cts.; Collars—Men’s and Boy’s Linen, worth 15 cte. to 25 cts. each, Bankrupt Sale Price, 5 cts.; Suspenders —Men’s Linen Webs worth 15, Bankrupt Sale Price, 5 cts.; Neckwear —Men’s Pure Silk Ties, all shapes, worth 25 cts. Bankrupt Sale Price. 10 cts.; Shirts —Men’s Good work Shirts, Bankrupt Sale Price, 19 cts.; Shirts —Men’s Laundried Shirts, some with 2 collars and extra* cuffs, worth 75 cts. Bankrupt Sale Price, 35 cts; Sox—Men’s heavy seamless half hose, worth 10 cts, Bankrupt Sale Price, 5 cts. HAT AND CAP DEPARTMENT. Caps that sold for 15 cts, Bankrupt Sale Price, 5 cts; Caps—one lot that were sold at 25 cts, Bankrupt Sale Price, 9 cts; Hats— Men’s hats fully worth 75 cts, Bankrupt Sale Price, 35 cts; Hats —Men’s fur hats worth $1.25, Bankrupt Sale Price, 69 cts; Hats—Men’s stiff and £oft hats, worth $2.00, Bankrupt Sale Price, 95 cts. This stock includes a large and complete line of Fall and Winter Overcoats in Meltons, Kerseys, Beavers, Frieze, Etc., which will be closed out during this Bankrupt Sale at less than cost of materials. This Great Sale is positive, nothing reserved. Everything must aiid will be sold. Show Cases, Counters and other Fixtures are for sale. Look for the BIG RED SIGN of the BANKRUPT SALE on the building formerly occupied by J. M Johnson, on Range Street, and make no mistake. Remember the time and place—Sale Begins Saturday Morning, August 23rd, at 9 o’clock,, and will last a short time only. No goods sold nor any one allowed in the building until that time. goods will be Sold to Merchants except on Friday, Aug. 29, between 2 and 5 p. m. S. STRAUS, Manager in Charge. Wolcott, Indiana. Some men’s idea of patriotism on the Fourth is a good, big drunk. Editor SoWie, of Thayer, attended the carnival here this week.