Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 57, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 April 1909 — Page 2

r■ r • Established in Year 1901

GRAND EASTER OPENING

This is our ninth year in business in Rensselaer. When we started here our competitors gave us six months to stay-~there has been quite a number of them passed since then. Our business has continued to grow right along, and today we can truthfully say that there is not another store in Northern Indiana that carries the variety in the different lines of merchandise that we do. We are strictly up-to-date, no old goods on our shelves, everything is new, bright and clean. Our quality is the best money can buy, and our prices are lower than the same goods can be bought elsewhere. We have made it a special study to meet the wants of the public at large, and at the present time we never were in better shape to supply your wants than we are now. Come in and see the Grand ( Display and examine our goods, get our prices and be your own judge. Do not let anyone hoodwink you into buying until this stock is seen and examined • The 99-Cent Racket Store.

OUR SHOE DEPARTMENT . t Is the most complete of any in the ’ city We handle everything in the [ shoe line Our spring Oxfords are beauties We carry the largest line - of Baby and Children’s Shoes in the . city and our prices are lower than the lowest. ) A SWELL LOW CUT mdde in all leathers B and sty les. THIS IS Baby Shoes, soft soles, pair 25c Baby Shoes, spring heels, pair.... 49c Children’s Shoes from ,49c up Misses’ Shoes from 49c up. Boys’ Shoes from .?.49c up. Ladles’ Shoes from 99c up. Men’s Shoes from.... 89c up. Do not be afraid to ask us to show our shoes. We are not ashamed of them. They are up to date, the quality is the best, and our prices are a little lower than the same goods can -be bought elsewhere. No reason why you should not give up a.little of your shoe trade. We carry a large stock of Rubbers also and they are new Goods and our prices are the kind that live and let live. Call on us when in need of same. Let us have a share of your trade. •wTiitfrwi IRnm£ Jewelry and ladies* handbag We have all the latest that is going and guaranteed good at that. Do not think because we sell same cheaper than others that it is no good. We guarantee same or replace it with new. ■< Belts, a fine selection at 25c up. Ladies’ Combs and Barretts in the ■> newest things at the lowest prices possible. A fine lot of Ladies* Handkerchiefs ’ worth 5c each at 3 for sc. We carry a finer line of Handkerchiefs than ; can be found elsewhere and our prices >il are lower. . -I

' ' ■ i' •' 1 • / J We could continue on stating prices and quoting different varieties of goods, but the best way for you to do is to come to the store and look around and see ‘ 3 with your own eyes the qualiiy of our will speak for themselves. There are hundred of other goods not mentioned in this advertisement—goods ' j that you are paying more money for elsewhere. You may learn something by a visit here, anyway it will not harm you. Our store is always open from 7:00 o’clock '* 1 in the morning until 9.00 o’clock in the evening for your inspection. Come in and get acquainted, there is’no charge. Remember our location, opposite the Court- 4 ] house thaxMakeipver Bank Building. The largest stock of its. kind in Rensselaer. Yours for trade, E. V. R ANS FORD, Proprietor, Rensselaer. j g..—.. i....... . J j/.tx'L vt sir]

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dry goods. We are right in the business. This is a new line with us but our prices are right. We are not so well posted in the different grades of material as some of our competitors and do ..not know how to stick the prices probably as high as they do but our quality is the same if not better and we do not suppose you will kick if you get . the same goods for less money. We are satisfied with small profits. A large case of the best calico, all the newest shades and patterns, )’ not the cheap and trashy kind, for this sale only per yard .....5c ** Ginghams worth 10c, per yd....6%c Chambrays, all colors, best, yd.... 10c Ladies’ White Suitings, yard 10c Sheetings, per yard from 7c up Toweling per yard from 5c up Colored Lawns, per yd. only 5c A good Sateen only per yard.... 10c Other goods in proportion. Children's and Misses Dresses ready made In a great variety from 25c up. - WINDOW SHADES The best opaque shades at only each 25c, either 6 or 7 ft. shades, by 36 inches wide. Curtain Poles others get 15c each for we sell at 10c or 3 for 25c, smaller sizes only 5c each. Plate Rail for dining rooms, per foot only 10c. NOTIONS Everything in the notion line for less money than same can be bought elsewhere. Every lady buying |I.OO worth of goods here while this sale is on will receive a beautiful lace collar free, i wbrth 25 cents. They are the latest (l styles right from New York and a fine selection. t j

HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS Specials for this Sale. 6 ft. Stepladder only each 49c A good garden hoe ....... 19c A good garden rake, malleable... .25c A good spade, only 59c A good spading fork, 0n1y........59c Garden Seeds, guaranteed, 3 papers for .5c Hatchet and hammer handles each 5c Clothes baskets from...'. 25c up Carpet beaters others get 25c for at only 19c Carpet beaters, good ones, 0n1y.... 10c Lamp Chimneys, No. 0,1, 2, each. .5c Gem Chimneys, 2 for 5c Nutmeg Chimneys, 3 for 5c Clothes Pins, per dozen ,1c Clothes lines from 5c up Night lamps only 10c House Paints, per can, pint 10c Ironing Wax, 3 for 5c Matches, 12 boxes, 2,400 matches.. 10c Table oil cloth, yard 19c Shelf oil cloth, yard 6c Good Butcher Knife, only 15c Regular dollar butcher knife 49c Paint brushes from 5c up Whitewash brushes fr0m...... 10c up Ax handles from 10c up Brooms, regular 25c ones at..... 19c Gal. Tubs worth more, 0n1y..... ,49c Gal. tubs, medium 59c Gal. tubs, largest size 69c Wash board from 19c up A good hammer, only ....10c ? A better one 25c Handled Axes 49c Hunters’ Axes .49c Cobbler sets, a good one 49c Horse Brfishes, regular 25c, only.. 10c Curry Comb, a dandy 10c Others at 5c Sand Paper, all sizes, 6 sheets 5c 1,0 inch files, only 10c Half sol&s, pair, from 10c up 5 gal. Cream Cans, only. ...'....51.69 Rivets, all kinds, box .5c up Shoe Nails for this sale, 2 boxes...sc Good Meat Saw 25c Good hand saw t....49c Nest eggs, per doz 19c .Buggy whips, each '. 10c A fine line of Wrenches from.. .10c up Hog rings, all sizes, per box 5c , Hog Ringers, each 10c Bolts, all sizes from 1 inch up to 6 inch, each lc j ■ ■""■■■ ■ "■ 11 RIBBONS j We are leaders in Ribbons. For > this sale we will sell the best Taffeta Ribbon manufactured in No. 5,7, 8, 12 and 16 at only 5c per yard. No. 30, 40, 60 and 80 at anly 10c yd. - We defy competition on the above as to quality and prices. 2,000 yards . to be sold, first come, first served. Boys’ Sults, a nice variety in wash Sults from 49c per suit up. Jumpers for children from 25c up to 49c. <

EMBROIDERIES AND LACES AT BARGAIN PRICES. Lot 1, 17-inch Cambric Corset Cover Embroidery for this sale, yd.... 19c Lot 2, 17-lnch Cambric Corset Cover Embroidery for this sale 25c Lot 3, 17-inch fancy Corset Embroidery 35c 1 Lot 4, 27-inch Cambric and Swiss flouncings-at per yard only 49c 1 lot Embroidery from 1 inch up to t 5 inches, per yard .5c 1 lot of Swiss Embroidery worth 25c per yard for this sale at 15c per yard, 2 for ........25c Sun Bonnets and Hats from 15c \ip to 25c. LACES Valencense Lace others get 10 and 15 cents a yard for, this sale only.. ,5c The finest line of Torchon Lace in . city at per yard 0n1y... 8c A lot of lace to close out at per yard 2c, or 3 yards for 5c We are headquarters for this class , of goods HOSIERY We have the line that sells. Children’s Hose, 9c pair, 3 f0r....25c About 50 doz. Ladles’ Hose to elose out at 7c pair or four pairs while they last for 26c Men’s Hose, 3 pairs for 25c A lot of children’s hose, 4, s.and 5%, i at per pair only t ,..5c Beautiful premiums given away when you purchase amounts to 5, 10, . 15 or 25 dollars. It pays to trade with us. We share a part of our profits 'tfdth our customers. We give away y fine China Imported Rugs, beautiful pictures and hundreds of other things free or with a small cash difference. It pays to save your tickets you get with every sale, no matter how small same may be. Ack for them and be sure your ticket shows the amount of your purchase on same.

Our Ninth Year 1909

ENAMELED WARE x ’ 1 ) < Watch for another great sale which j takes place soon. See our windows « for same and be prepared. J f < w • ■: Oi I-MU J/ ; : ■■ .<• < < Our China Department ne.eds noth- < Ing to make it complete as you all < know we carry the, largest stock In J northern Indiana, and sell more China J than all the others combined. We do * the business in this line. Our English < stock patterns, five- in number, are < beauties and great sellers. You can ! buy one piece or 100 as you wish and , be sure of getting same for at least J five years. Come to us when you ; want a new set of dishes or only one < piece as we can supply your wants at < the right prices. )) < Lamps, a great variety from 10c ’ up to SIO.OO. ! -lx '• AJ ( QW * ' -j Caps for men, boys • and children from 25c up. ' 1