Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 36, Number 63, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 March 1904 — Page 2

CHICAGO BARGAIN STORE SPECIAL GRAND ...Easter Sale and Spring Opening... Saturday, March 26 to Saturday, April 9. j? j }\n | Everything the newest, up-to-date with the best of everything th it could be found in the market, and will be sold at prices below all Iff ft/ competition. Department stores have oome to stay. They are an institution of great economy and convenience. They are a ne- / w se^*n g f° r cas h- an d paying no rent, enables us to sell goods at io per cent above first cost, pay all expenses, and make a fair profit, l K jvMiu *i'T ** isl This store has done more in bringing down high prices and excessive profits than any other store in Western Indiana, and we 1® J are worthy a share of your patronage. The big store starts the new price list for others to try to copy after, but they can not duui I2a JU plicate our prices. Come and bring your families and see this mammoth stock. Three floors, 00x120 feet, filled from floor to ceil|rin" with the choicest of everything bought long before the late advances. Space lor only a few prices. 9

Clothing W- , ]L -4’ Sterling make. Tailored on bench and fidished bv hand, in all the newest weaves and made equal to any tailormade suit that would cost you double. Men’s all-wool worsted Cassimere, Chev. WA," J iota, hard and soft finishe 1. fancy and plain l»«£. pattern: many would ask you $12.50. Easter I;'“<csale price only $7 95 ■ ... ■ igsSl Men's Suits, sanr* as the. above but finer /Al2| goods, equal to any $1 25) or sl4 50. Eas- *v I ter sale | rice is 9 90 f Kcbi g Men’s fancy silk mixtures, si k lined, f £ ; -<’W equal to any tailor made at $lO 00. Easter I -'T sale price sls 50 and S2O 00 / B g Young men’s si k mixtures, value $7.00 / ——- to S2O 00; Easter sale price $5 to sl4 45 I/g/Bl W f IjHgW c' ; '« Boys' suits in all the very latest novel- f teW/ ties in double or single breasted, square or 5... round corner 200 to 6 ,45 i rlif The.little tots’ suits in an endless variety, that every mother shou’d see before MH buying elsewhere, as they are the nobbiest line ever shown in town s >L’4- - ‘‘*(E, > See the popular new Buster Brown suits <► for the litt e gents 3 to 8 years. ] ftiiaaaam AIIITO In all wool serges, wool and linen XiIMMbK X||| I X crasher in handsome new effects; W plaids, stripes, mixtures, etc. from $5.00 to $15.50. See the new spring overcoats and Cravenett rain coats, mackint »hes. etc,, amhi great line of n w spring pantaloons and boys’ knee punts. The Dress Goods Opening. j>- 1T is an opening in every sense of the word and such an o- ening as this department never before had With the products from two continents to pick from, we have selected for your approval what we believe to be the grandZl\ n est collection of gown fabrics ever shown in /Al VI i \ ibis section. B /'Atf R A / Here are a few of the new things They are all tempting lots, black and colors. 36 to 40 in. All wo 1 Cftnvnß voiles, Batiste. Boutonne, me Jj JiT talic dotted mohair, Etamine. Broche, Cheviots, // Ol etc., va * ues u p to P er y ard - /\ ftp jWf IjM Easter sale price, per yard ttOL jM /ill 46 and 48 in Knotted voiles, granites, silk ft la crepes, Venitian, Cicilian, Zibilenes, broad ftM cloth, etc. Value up to $1 50 per fi? 100 Mulm /fl fill yard Easter sale price per yd.. 1. ftjlj] Il Utwk A full line cotton and wool mixed suitings, I imitation of the fine wool at 15c, 20c, 25c and 28c per yd. that can not be duplicated in price. SILK VALUfcS: For this sale only, 60 yd bolts good China white and cream wash silks, 20 inches wide, the kind *-lO(* you pay 50c per yard for Easter sale price, per yd 27 inches wide, white China silk, always sold at 75c per yd. Easter sale price, per yd l/VL 21 inch Bluck Taffeta silk, the 75c kind. Easter sale 3<’> inch and Peaudesoire, value $1 00, $1 00 and $1 25. See the new silk shirt waist suit pattern, only one of the kind.

Wash Dress Goods. Never before have we shown such an elaborate line of the pretties combing >rm you ever saw. Weaves are finer, des'gns prettier and prices smaller than ever. The following are in sto 10 bolts each of assortr-d styles organdy gnscon and dimities, Easter sale per yard 5c 16c Priscilla batiste, percales etc, Easter sale price per yard 12£c black sateen, cambric batiste, percales, pekin gauze, Easter Sale price per yard 10c 25* Parisian Boutonne, esteban zephyr gingham, galitea cloth. mercerized silk sateens etc Easter sale price per yard 15c 40 and 50c samite silks, fatima bontonne. Egyptian stripe tissues, Reobina satin stripes, eoiienne etc, Easter sale price per yard 25c A Feather Duster Sale. A large sample'line bought at 50c on the dollar from 25c 8 in feather or wool duster t> a fine 24 in parlor duster made of peacock feathers value $3 00 special sale price 10c to $1.50 each A Pocketbook and Wrist Bag Sale. A ►ample line bought at 50c on the dollar. You buy them here at less than wholesale price.

Special Easter Shoe Sale. Over 10,000 pair bought direct from the manufacturer. We are prepared to give you better value, a better fit and a later sty e than the small dealer that buys from the jobbers. Men’s Florsheiin dress shoe- 1 are not th« ordinary type They give the same service and present as decided an artistic appearance as strictly custom made foot wear, selh at one half Price $3 50 to ss.ooper pair. Women-,’ Drew and Shelby tine shoes w th superior fitting qualities shaped over lasts txohisive in design and original in style at $2 and $3.50 per pair. Men’s and women’s work a d dress shoes at SI.OO to $2 00 per pair, have no equal Ei ery sty eof misses boys and shoes at matchless bargains. A full line of rubber boots and overshoes. A Lace Curtain Easter Sale. H(2nd L Floor) A complete new’ stock hundreds of pairs in the newest novelties 50c Nottingham 29 in. by 2| yd per pair... 35c 75c Nottingham 36 in. by 24 yd. per piir.......... .... .. .. ...... .. 50c $1 00 Nottingham 40 in by 3 yd. per pair. ......... 75c SI.OO ruffled doted swiss 40 in. by 3 yards ” 80c $1.25 Nottingham 45 in t>y 3 yd. 90c $1.50 Nottingham extra value 60 in by 3 yd .SI.OO $2 OONottingham 54’ in x 31; yd $1 45 $2.50 ruffled net 54 in x 3| yd per pair $2 25 $4 00 brussels net 50in by 34 yd per pair $3 25 $4.25 Irish point 54 in by 34 yd per pair $3 50 $5 00 Valencienes net 54 by 3| yd per pair $5 00 Lace door pannels 25c. 45c. 75c a«d $1 00 L ce curtain goods by the yd 5c to 50c per yd and not an old piece carr.ed over. Spring Opening Carpets. Matting, Rugs, Floor Oil Cloths, Linoeleums, etc. El ery thiFg rag to vplve*. Prices msy ee a m the sunn on- 1 plnoe »s inn’lpi; V'C'e is h wnne’eiful niffereoce, bovver: 60.) will hut; n v»’d <>f ci' pet noy wti, re. out it wout tHiy a ya d like uur Victor's or Lcweli, kcihUii. or Brussels, 38 r< Ils npw ii't/rwin «nd Brussels erpets just received. Union lugrH<u, full Iyd wide, die 50ok'ud, Eister snle price. r>er ygrU 35 and 40c Hxtitt aii-wuul In/rsius, vnue GO ta 75 cen»e. Eae’er -j sal'' price, per y aril 50 and 60c < 3-ply Ingrain new pr<'C«-ss whhvh. v-due 81 U 0 p<-r ysrcl Easier sale puce pr-r yard 80c A urenl Variety of Carpe's at 25c per yd, and a lull line of Shmples of Axmineter. Body Brussela, Wiltons, eic One lot of remnants, 5 to 15 yds each; Ingrains were 50 and 60c per yd, now 30 and 35c per yard to close out. The greatest line of Rugs ever shown in town from 18x36 inches to to 9X12 feet Wilton Velvet. tA Spring Opening of Ladies’ Suits, Jackets, Skirts and Shirt Waits. At record-breaking prices that will appeal to all who need the goods, and know a bargain when they see it, as they can not be purchased elsewhere at prices quoted. $6.50 new silk Box Coats and all-wool Coverts Easter sale price 500 Silk Capes $1.75 to $7 50 Ladies’ Suits. Of fine all-wool, Brown. Blue, black and mixed suiting in Voile, Cheviot, Venitian. etc., from 7 50 to 21 50 Ladies’ Wish Suits in voile, fancy mixtures, madras, ginghams, Ohambra, etc., made very artistically, $2 50 to $6.50 each, or about what you would pay for the goods without the making.

BARGAIN STORE » B. Forsythe, Prop. Opp. Court House 3 ’Phones 36

Ladies’ Skirts. is undoubtedly the larueet line ever shown in this section, consisting of all-wool new weaves. siLs and wash skirts, fine hllwool, new weave skirts .. .. ..... ............. $3 00 to $8 50 Silk skir’s... .$6.50 to $10.50 Wnsi> skirts $1 25 tn S 3 50 Ladies’ shirt waists, in s : l the newest w. aves fr >tn a 45) percale to a fine silk at $5 00. Clove Opening. If you fear temptation keep away from our glove counter. We have a dollar glove that would tempt a mis i, with some a dollar glove is simply a p ir of gloves for a dollar, with us it means the best glove on earth for a dollar 1 lot genuine kid new spring mode shades a 1 sizes, many won d ask you SI.OO Easter sale price per pair 59c Extra qua ity new go ds value $1.25 Easter sale price per pair $1 00 The celebrated Alexandria dressed or undressed kid value $1.75. Easter sale price per piir $1.45 Easter Jewelry Militar y shirt wftist sete, Military hat pins, fancy combs, wrist bags, poises, collar and cuff buttons etc. Buttons Calore. Military buttons, the greatest line of fancy pearl d essbu to's ever shown, A job lot 5c pearl buttons 24c Ladies Neckwear. In every conceivable st* le and not one old pattern from a 10c Bavarian collar t>as3 00 lace yoke. See the new teardrop veils. Mens neckwear the newest and nobbiest shapes in the market. Hats and Caps. In all 'he new shapes and at money saving prices. Easter Ribbons. If you are on the hunt for elegance prettine-s and economv in ribbons you must not f il to see our collection of hundreds of bolts

Wall Paper Bargains A job lot of over 9000 ro'ls bought at loss than 50c on the dol lar. A good paper carri d over from last yea r , prices was 10 to 30c now 3to 10c per roll for border cei ing or wall. sn-\v books all this years patterns 5c to 25c per roll Window shades, brass rods and wood curtain poles, 10c fe't window shades Hartshorn rollers 07 25c oil cloth shades “ “ 20 35c “ “ “ “ . “ 25 50c best made •* *' “ 38 Brass extension rods sc, 10c, 25c, 50c and 65c. A full line of summer underwear, hosiery, men’s shirts, overalls, work and drees gloves, laces, embroderies. linen handkerchiefs, notions, umbrellas, under skirts, muslin underwear, dress trimming etc, all at less prices than elsewhere at the old reliable one price cash store the leader and only Big Department Store, and bargain house. SPECIAL GROCERY SALE. Or a Saving of 20 to 30 per cent for the Cash Buyer. D. M. Ferry’s Seeds, per package $ 05 Rush Park’s garden seeds, per package 2J L. L. May’s Northern grown seeds, per package 01 Gold Medal flour, per sack ... 1 35 Sleepy Eye flour, “ 1 30 Town Talk flour, 1 “ guaranteed first quality 1 10 Pure Early Rose and Ohio Potatoes, for seed per bu 1 25 Fancy large smooth table stock per bu 1 00 21 lbs. fine granulated sugar fcr I 00 22 lbs. White Empire A Sugar for .................................... 1 (X) Perfection oil, per gal 1 12| Diamond Headlight Oil. per gal _. 11l 2 lb. package Richelieu pancake flour per pkge 07 Large fat California peaches, per lb 07 American Sardines in oil, 3 cans for 10 Japan Tea siftings, per lb 15 Uncolored Japan Tea, per lb .., 35 HARDWARE. ~ Union Lock Hog and Poultry fence; has no equal for and economy. Square Mesh poultry fence, requires no boards at top or bqttom, and only one-half as many posts. 24 in. Union Lock Hog fence, 20 cts. per rod. 18 in. square mesh Poultry fence, per roil 165 feet for $2.00. 24 in. souare mesh Poultry, 165 ft. per roll, $2.50. 36 in. square mesh Poultry fence, per roll 165 ft, $3 25 We also have above in No. 17 wire at a few cents higher price. Barbed wire galvanized per 100 lbs ’ 2.75 Monarch barbed wire 20 ft. to lb. at per 100 lbs ’ ’ ’ 3'oo No. 9 Galvanized smooth wire, per 100 pounds :.. 0*45 No. 11 “ “ “ 2 65 No. 14 “ “ “ *’ “ 2 85 A new and complete stock of graniteware and tinware at prices lower than ever. Nails per lb 2/c TRUNKS, SUIT CASES Valises, Telescopes. Hand Bags, etc. The largest and most complete line ever shown. 78 Trunks $1.75 to s7.sth—--44 Suit Cases $1.45 to $4.45 for the best sole leather case made.