Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 27, Number 26, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 19 December 1896 — Page 9
Bibles
There are f«w more appropriate gifts than ,a handsome Oxford Teacner BIMe. There ai_ 'fi»w bible stocks so complete as ours—none In Terre Haute.
See These Prices:
Oxford Teacher*' Bible, bound in Florentine seal, gold edges. printed from type, not from photographic plates.. II 19 Compare this with the trash offered by others. Oxford Teachers' Bible, bound In Roumanian seal, lined with English kid. gold edges, suoplied with Dennlsons Index... $3 74 Oxford Teacher's Bible. Ixmnd in superior levant, kid lined, silk sewed, red undersold edges {3 95 Oxford Teacher's Blbl«\ bound In best levant, extra calf lined, silk sewed, red unde* go'd edges, Dennison's index f5 48
Fans! FansI Fans!
The product of the world's best makers on sa!e here, at Terre Haute's Ixfst store, h'ans of gauze, of silk, of feathers, any style any color. Some Price Illustrations.
Fine white tmtrleh feather fans white enameled sticks, worth ti.no s»c
Ex'-ra fine black ostrich feather fans, shell sticks, a beautiful holiday gift... §2 50
Fine si gauze "Empire" fans, hand-painted, and carved Ivory sticksblue. pink, white or cream $1 25 r^
Sterling Silver Novelties.
The latest and best assorted stock of these good* over shown In Torre Haute. Prices are way down while quality Is way up-no trash here. Every article 925 pure.
Hmbosned, bright finish fl'cs, shoo hooks, cuticle knives, corn knives and pocket combs, choice 49c EmlKiHsrri, bright finish shoe-horns, seals and paper knives, choice 98c Head pattern, bright finish baby comb...81 25 Bead pattern, brluht Inlsh oaby brush.. 1 4H Head pattern, files, ohoe honks, corn knives, cuticle knives and tweozors, choice 75c Head pattern seals, erasers, paper knives, choice 0#C Men's dressing combs 75c Ladies' dressing combs 81 23 Extra fancy bright or dull finish garter buckles at 81.4#. 81.23 and Ofk Heautlfui manicure or embroidery scissors of various designs at 81.75. 81.4*. 81.25 and 98c Elegant pocket match safes, various slz.es 81 4? Pretty postage stamp cases 75c Silver pocket knives. 2 blades, at 81.00 and 60c Silver pocket, knives. .1 blades, at 81.86 and 76c Silver pocket knives, 4 blades, at 81.48 and 81 00 Silver nail brush, very pretty 1 00 Silver hat marks 25c Silver thimbles .50c and 25c Out glass salve toxes, silver cover, various designs, ornamented and plain, at 83.4(1, 81.98,11.48 and 98c Sliver key rings 4fc Sliver trimmed leather match twxes ... 75c Silver trimmed leather cigar cases 98c Silver trimmed emery bags, various de»lg»s 'it 75c. 45c and 85c Bright sliver lMXiuut brush 82 56 Cut glass vinaigrette, silver top 1 ot) Silver trimmed 5 inch scissors, fine steel and blades 81 90 Silver handled darnlnt eggs, very useful If Silver trimmed otes wax Cut glass tea caddies, sllvercovers. very stylish 83 48 Hrlght finish, sliver cigar cutter 1 50 Sliver after dinner coffee spoons, worth 75c 35C Nail Hie In sterling sllvercase 7ftc Clgur holder, nailcr, meerschaum and silver 81 75 Cigarette holder, like alnvi 48
Beautiful Gifts.
A fortunate purchase on our part enables you also to make a fortunate purchase.
Tea Spoonn, Bon Kon Spoons. Sugar Silters, Oil re Parks, Ice Cream Spoons, Sardine Porks. Cold Meat Porks, Sugar
Shells, Cream Ladles, Orange Spoons. Twa Styles— Sterling sliver, bright. finish, actual value 82. clinic® 98c Sterling silver, gold bowl, handsome enameled handle worth ja.AO,choice....81 29
Gloves,
At Christmas time the young man's fancies oft.murn to thoughts of glow*. No Iwttcr ciov«»* the face of the earth than ourv We are Tern' Haute agents for the
frefoassc Cftt'es, I htvuf 6lo»«s.
50c Is the price we bare placed a very pretty spangled and band-painted black silk "Empire" fan. worth 81. 12.00 is all we asu for a novelty painted "Empire" faa with fancy carved ivory 8 tick ti 82.00 is the price marked on a handsome
Spangled "Empire" fan.
Cemtemterl Sieves. Sa tow-Reamty ffores.
UtowdcBt ban no hotter representatives than the**' foar makes. Our glove# for
tiring Wear
In 13, 1H button length* at 83.09.15.49 and 83.CS make gift* that would delight most any woman'* heart W«have them In whlUs. pink, light hiae. biacls. canary, lavender nile-cnvn. tan and »lat*. Oar line of
Wlatcr Gloves
*Vaa never before so complete Ladle*' as well a* boys' and girls' tint are here.
Dolls.
Ow line ot Dolls Is rer* nearly complet'—We wouldn't know what to add to it. Huch pretty "makebelieve babies" have never before come to town— they re the children's delight. Our kid body dolls from fi up ar« "Kestner's make that means the very best make. Kestner's dolls are made prettier and better than others. Come In and we'll explain the difference.
Bear In Mind-
Books.
Terre Haute book-lovers were never before offered such a variety at such low prices. We handle hooks as ire handle oar other goods, not as a book dealerdoe-s. Anything that doesn't sell rapidly is made to sell.-no hoarding of fonilt here. This department offers as desirable Oaristnas gifts:
Dainty Gift Books. Handsome Seta, Riecaat Bibles. Catholic Praywr Rooks. Rpiscopii mwr Books. Standard and ew Novel*. Ask for our book catalogue
Stationery,
Rvtsry one writes letters—why not choose a pretty tw»s of stationery as a gift- We have all aorta at all price*. There's no better writing paper made Utaa that of tin
Samml Ward CM^njr,
Welti! It—allof the new shapes and shades are represented by tikis line.
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Some Doll Bargains
18 Inch "Kestner" kid body dolls, with natural curly hair and beautiful bisque heads and hands.81 00 19 lncn Jointed dolls, with handsome bisque faces and curly hair I 00 Large worsted clown dolls at 50c and 25c I'rettlly dressed Imported dolls with bisque faces and long hair 26c Dressed rubberdolls at 10c.-50c and #1 25 10 inch Jointed dolls, bisque head* and long hair 50c Other dolls from 10c to 86 00 Pretty crocheted doll hnods ,15c and 35c Fancy crocheted doll sacques 15c 19c and 25c Cute little bootees for dolls 10c and lie Tam o'shanters. crocheted for dolls 10c and 15c
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For Scarfs.
Real mink animal scarfs at' 83.9S, 83.50. $2.98 and 82 48 Real black marten scarfs with head and5 talis W.OO to 7 50 Scarfs of every kind of fur from 25c up to 840.00 each
Umbrellas,
Our umbrella array is a surprise party. A 85-foot case Is groaning with the weight of them. Umbrellas with leather covers. Umbrellas with detachable handlos. Umbrellas and canes In sets. Colored slik umbrellas. Self-opening umbrellas. Umbrellas for the youngsters. Umbrellas from 39c to 810.00.
Toilet Cases, Etc,
The prettiest selection of, toilet cases ever shown in this store is ready for your inspection. The old style plush cases nave been almost entirely done away with and their place has been taken by new style celluloid goods, handsomely decorated. Celluloid cases, besides being prettier than^plush ones, have the additional advantage of being dust proof, as they can be readily washed.
Here Are a Few Items.
A beautiful celluloid toilet case, onyx colering, with fancy comb, brush, and mirror 454x9* T5c Large celluloid work box, satin lined, full mirror back, top beautifully hand palntel fjnze 7x4V4x2K T5c Trunk shr 3 photo-case, made of celluloid, satin. nea size 10x7Mx3 81 25 Fancy celluloid glove box, satin lined, size 12x3*x2H T5c Trunk shaped celluloid collar and cuff box, satin lined, hand painted, size 0ttx6ttx5tt.81 25
HERZ'S BULLETIN.
What Emerson Said Of Gift Giving
Speaking of Christmas presents, Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: "If, at any time, it comes into my head that a present is due from me to somebody, I am puzzled what to give until the opportunity ie gone."
Emerson Never Visited This Store.
Gift choosing is easy here. You may come here without the faintest idea as to what you wish to give, and find appropriate articles staring you in the face at every step. Presents suitable for every one—the giver's pocket-book and the recipient's tastes— both are suited here. This article contains a few gift suggestions—a few only —we have hundreds of others in our stock.
HERZ'S LADIES' BAZAAR,
Our Second Floor.
Is full of Christmas gift things* Up the ono aisle with Its umbrellas, little coats, medium sized coats and coats for big people and down the other aisle past the fur capes, the pretty small furs, the wrappers, the tea gowns and the curtains, we have brought together such a collection of holiday presents as no second floor In Terre Haute was ever made to hold before—nor any first floor either, for all that.-
Ours Is the only truly one-price Cloak Department In town.
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When all other Christmas present ideas fail—fall back on handkerchiefs. Every one wants tbem, every one likes them. Oar stock contains a representative assortment of these good* -England, Ireland, France and Japan have played their part* in bringing before the Terre Haate public the finest assortment we have ever been able to shew.
10,000 Dozen Handkerchiefs,
Gathered under oae roof—aa onboard of ^veot in the history of Indiana merchandising. We can't go into details—space won't p«rmit it. SoJBce to say that oar stock Is «—rnlete.—U»*t we can supply yon (maa, woman or child) with bargains—anai mcfcable bargains..
Oar 5c, 10c, 12 I-2c, 16 2-3c umd 25c
Values are simply wonders. See our I toe of rsal Pacha— tad Point Laos Handkerchiefs ranging In price from tOc to MUM each. Christmas* Aprama—A Big Stecft at Little Prices.
S12 and 514 Wabash Auenu*.
Muffs.
A muff makes a splendid gift—com fsrt and style combined. We can suit you. Our stock contains: liusstan Sable, Hudson Bay Sable, Stone Marten, Black Marten. Alaska Seal, Mink, Persian Laaband every other desirable Fur.
Cloaks.
Our entire stock of Cloaks for Ladies, Misses and Children is offered at prices never before equalled tor lowness. Net a garment in the stock that's other than a '96 make. A cloak makes a practical gift that will be appreciated.
That our store will be open every night from now until Christmas. That by buying in the morning you avoid the greatest crowds. That we have increased our force of clerks—160 people employed here this week. That our book catalogue is full of bargains,—each TRIBUNE of Saturday, December 19th, and each Express of Sunday, the 20th, will contain one. That the interests of your pocket-book should lead you "Hcrzward."
Handkerchiefs.
Albums•
Albums from America's best album makers are here. An album makes an acceptable gift —everyone has photographs and a pretty album is the thing In which to keep them. Our albums are made right, they're bound strongly and fitted with extension clasps which allow the expansion when the album is filled with pictures.
How Albums Are Priced.
A fine album with celluloid front cover, "Album" and flowers embossed flowers In natural colors: plush back 14 leaves, holding 34cabinets and 18 cards 81 A beautiful album with celluloid front cover, embossed cherub and flowers In natural colors: 15 leaves, holding 29 cabinets and 16cards 2 00 A handsome album with celluloid front cover, with lithographed figure and embossed bands: plush black cover 15 leaves, fancy insides, holding 26 cabinets and 18 cards 8 Other prices from 29c to 4 00
Druggist's Sundries,
{Last Depart men tEa Side
Our dm grist's sundries department is our especial pride—more money invested here than in any other Terre Haute store'* entire Mock of notions and todies' furnishings. Anything yon may ask for Jnst so It's good and of a reliable make-100 varieties of toilet soaps. S kinds ofnerfumes, a» styles of toilet waters and overS breads of face-powders.
Nice Things For Pre seats. Atomisers—half a hundred styles. 10 different prices: ti cents for a good one. more money for better ones.
Soger A Gallett's Perfnmes—The top notch of tbi perfumer's art—a little higher in price —hat better than any other kind.
LeGrand's Russian Violet, a botiletb' ~*olet of violet* Perfumery Company's fancy gift ps igea. Crown violet is renowned—Or jwn Or apple 1s the best Crab-apple extract aide.
Pinaad's French extract* are here at woolerfully lew prices. Colgate's and Woodsworth's American perfuaes are qaite popular. Both make gifts to be appreciated.
Feather
i.v^F Boas ars still "all the rage." and "there's a reason for It, too—comfort. style aud beauty are combi jed In this little strip of feathers.
Few articles make as handsome a gift. Few stores keep such an assortment sis ours. Here are some prices. The goods should be seen—it's hard to tell about them: Extra fine curled ostrich feathers. 45 inches long, very good value, worth #15.00 $1$ 50 A. very heavy fi curled ostrich feather boa, 45 inches long. .§15 00 f«.»8 buys a good grade ostrich feather boa. 45 inches long.
C3P~Other boas from $6.00 up to JtiV
ou can buy a fine 3D inch ostrich collar, made of the best feathers and venr 9uffy, for g« 00 83.98 Is the prfco of a nice 30 Inch ostrich collar of very good quality.
Christmas Tree Ornaments.
By the hundred ar? now on sale at our center counter. No such selection has ever before been offered to Terre Haute buyers. A completely trimmed tree to illustrate the use of the ornaments.
A Few Prices.
Colored wax candles, assorted colors. In a box. various sizes, twisted cable patterns, at 5c and 3c do*.
Glass balls in strings, assorted colors, gold and silver, price per string
IS*c, 10c, 8c, 5c and 3*c Large colored glass balls at 2V(c
5c buys a pretty little £arta Cl«us and a larger one only
5c Is all we ask for the pretty little wax flying angels. Larger ones 10c. 10c ner dozen buys tho "Eureka" patent spring caudle-
Leather Goods.
A stock ot leather goods that baffles description—almost every style and color of these articles finds a representation here. Ten articles in our stock for evory one described here.
Pocket-Boohs•
300 styles of pocket-books and purses from 5c up to 83.98 Extra fine plain seal combination books at 99c, 81.49, 81.75,81.98 and 83 48 Black and fancy novelty leather combination books, with sterling silver corners 99c Alligator, seal, snake and fancy leather combination books for children 81 00 Men's pocket-books at..5fc. 75c. $1.35and 1 50 Men's olll-books at 59c, 81 25, 81.75 and 2 36 Men's letter-books at 98c, 8125 and 1 50
Chatelaine Bags.
A beautiful line, ranging in price from.. 50c to 82 50
Traveler's Companions.
20styles, ranging In price from 81.00 up to 89.00 each
Some Values.
A grain leather ease, containing brush. comb, tooth and hand brushes 81 00 A square grain leather case, comb and hair brush, tooth brush and mirror.. 150 A seal leather case, with ebonlzed hard rubber brush, comb, tooth-brush and nail brush 2 75 A fine grain leather case, pig skin lined, fitted with ebonl/.ed hard rubber fit* tings contains brush, comb, toothbrush, nail-brush, tooth powder bottle, soap-box and cylinder 4 05
Music Rolls.
Black grain leather (unlined) lilack grain leather (lined)
Practical Presents.
In an advertisement ot this kind much mtfkt be left uos&id—many subjects most be left antooched. We have attempted to call your attention principally to distinctive holiday goods. We are aware that many people weald rather make a present of useful articles and to these people we would sayExamine our stock and com pa re.
We are leaders In
Hosiery, Muslin Unterwear, Rood*. Trimmings, Vndtr*ear, Knit Skirts, Pasclnators, Under-Sktrts.
And the thonsand-and-oneuothet articles that go to complete a woman's toilet. as when yon buy—It's money.
50c 08c
Our stock also contains an elegant assortment of Card-cases, Lapdesks, Pocket Companions, Tourist's Companions, Slacking Sets and Manicure Sets.