Rensselaer Republican, Volume 21, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 September 1888 — Page 7 Advertisements Column 1 [ADVERTISEMENT]

INDIANA’S STATE PAIR.

There is no event that so forcibly reminds us of the “whirligig of time,” as the near approach Of the State Fair, i. e. September 17th to 22d inclusive. ’ Visitors will be astonished at the sight • of the grand stand, 400 feet long, 40 feet wide and two stories in height, on the new addition. The new speed ring is a “daisy,” a model ejf perfection. Fifteen wells are provided on the fair grounds for drinking water, besides the City Water Works, which supplies the Exposition Hall, machinery and fountains.

Fifteen acres Of machinery will be on exhibition. « The improvement in the breeds of horses as demonstrated at the State Fair is amazing. * Every breed of imported cattle in thd United States will be represented. The head center for the swine breeders of the nation is at the Indiana State Fair. The Women’s Department of the Fair has acquired a national reputation for extent and superiority. The florists of the State have organized and something extra in that line may be expected at the Fair. The natural gas mains that supply the city are laid alongside of the state Fair f rounds. Display of the eas light will e made and the gas utilized in many ways at the Fair. The presidential candidates have been invited to visit the Indiana State Fair and assurance received that some of them will be present. The number of entries is the largest in the history of the State Board of Agriculture. - ;

For seals, stencils, rubber stamps, etc., call on Geo. J. Mayer, 15 S. Meridian st.Pen and pencil stamps complete for 85c. Catalogue free. The Enterprise Foundry Co., Indianapolis, are making a specialty of their broad ribbon steel wire residence fence. It is as durable as wrought iron,as cheap as wooden pickets, and the neatest fence out. The posts and railings are also of iron. When visiting the State Fair call at 176 South Pennsylvania street, and inspect this latest and neatest of fences, or send for circulars. If you see this fence you will buy it. W. D. Seaton, “The Hatter,” 25 N. Penn, st., four doors south of the P. 0», will sell you a first-class hat or cap for less money than anyone else in the city. Everybody should call at Boston Photograph Gallery, 941 East Wash, st., and examine its work. Best Cabinet Photographs at $1 a dozen. Near court house. Don’t forget me; Jewelry, the finest and cheapest. S. D. Crane, 08 E. Wash. st. FRAMED PHOTOGRAPHS. For $4 I will send anywhere one of these photographs, framed in oak and bronze, boxed and express PAID. They are 2* ! x24 inches, best work; frame is latest style antique oak with bronze decoration, 4 in. wide, making a handsome picture 24x28 in., wire, nail and hook enclosed. A bargain! List: Becker—- “ Romeo and Juliet,” “Othelo;” Bodenhausen—“Listening to Fairies,” “Listening to Nightingale,” “Nydia;” Douglas—- “ Jersey,” “Alderney,” “Jersey Family,” “Jersey Beauties,” “Evangeline;” Hardy —“Thoroughbred;” Horn—“ Mignon ;,; Leighton—“ Wedded;” Max—“ Madonna;” Murrillo—“Magdalen;” Raphael—“Sistina Madonna;” Richter —“Queen Louise;” Reynolds—“ Cherubs;” Millet—“Angelus,” “Shepherdess,” “Gleaners;” ■Viberts—“Missionary’s Story;” LaVinei —“Last Supper;” Trood—“Puppies,” “Kittens.” Small sample photo of these, 15c in 1c stamps. Allow two days to fill orders. J. M. BOWLES, 1 N. Meridian st., Indianapolis, Ind. Cut this out! It may appear but once in this paper. The attention of the reader is called to Mr. Kelleher, whose cut appears above. When you are in Indianapolis do not fail to visit Ivelleher’s Hat Store. His stock is complete and prices low. SJSJ West Washington street. S - • W, T-. WILEY & COky 48 and 50 N. 111. st. We especially invited out-of-town people to make our store their headquarters during the State Fair. We have inaugurated a great] sale of cheap "dry goods to continue .^u ring the month. Strangers should avail themselves of this opportunity to buy goods cheap. Special prices on early fall goods. All wool dress cloth only 29c, worth 50c. 36-inch Cashmere, all shades, only 15c, worth 25c. Black silks from 6-5 c up. See them. Complete line of dress Plushes from 60c up.; Special bargains. JPlush c]oaks at sl6, worth 122.50. Pliish cloaks at sl9, worth $25. Cloth Jackets at 98c, worth $1.50. Ladies’ Newmarkets at $2.45, worth $4. Ste them. Money saved by seeing our extremely low prices. W. T. WILEY A CO., 48 and 50 North Illinois street. STATE FAIR AMUSEMENTS. THE EXCELLENT AMUSEMENTS OF THE INDIANAPOLIS THEATRES FAIR WEEK. With a view of especially pleasing those who do not have opportunities to go to the theatres regularly, Managers Dickson and Talbot have secured the very best possible attractions for the three Indianapolis theatres during State Fair week. At the Grand <Opera House will be presented the greatest American play ever written; this is conceded by eyerybody. “Held by the Enemy,” a Military comedv-drama, full of thrilling situations, startling climaxes and pervaded by a genuine human interest, which appeals strongly to the hearts of everybody. It will be put on the stage with two car loads Of speeial scenery, used in giving the piece a proper setting and representing the stirring military events in the South during the war. The tfSenes representing the battle and the general's headquarters are marvels; nothing was Wfr put on the stage like them. “Hffid by the Enemy” is the most shccessfnl jfflsy that has been written duritig this generation. It had a run of 640 consecutive nights in New York and it will be presented at the Capitol