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'-5 I I A ®)e ^Democrat W^I)NJfiSDA.Y, NOV. 8, Iblltt. THLBPHONE NO. 154. —MIBB Mary Link spent Sunday with friends in Cedar llgpidB. —Clark Day came out from Dubuque and spent Sunday with friendB here. -^Secretary E. K, Champion spent Tuesday at his former home in Du buque. —The Chicago bakery is undergoing extensive repairs and improvements in its interior. —Mrs. Chris Smith of Dyersvllle, was in the city the first of the week, a guest of Miss Mary Link. —Eev. Garret Snyder, of Pana, III., will occupy the Presbyterian pulpit noxt Sunday morning and evening. —1The Excelsior laundry has closed down and Its proprietor, Fred Ellis has entered the employ of the Manchester Steam Laundry. —MTB. W. M. Camp WHO has been visiting here with her mother, Mrs. J, R. iladison, departed Monday morning for her home In Clinton, Illinois. —Your attention is directed to the local notice entitled "Farm For Sale or Bent." A. 8. Coon has two hundred acres of choice land that he wishes to sell or rent. —Chas. Orvis died last week Wednes day at thepoor farm. He was twenty-four years of age. The funeral was held on Friday at the Sand Creek church, liev. Taylor officiating. —The ladies missionary society of the Congregational church will meet with Mrs. H. C. Granger, this (Wednes day) afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The topic for discussion is "South Africa." —Jos. Hutchinson is at home again after his trip to England. He reports that his father, Capt. Henry Hutchin son, Is enjoying good health and that he expectB to join his family here next month. f-.L —Mrs.J.R. Madison entertained BO me twenty of her lady friends at her home last Saturday afternoon in honor of her eightieth birthday. An appetizing Bup per was served. The hOBtesB was the recipient of many pretty presents. —Mrrand Mrs. Hugh ClemBnB Jarrlv ed bome last Saturday morning from California where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Carl Clemans who re cently died at her home in Snohomish, Washington. They were accompanied by the two infant sons of the deceased. _—Uriah Morey returned laBt week from Madison countv, New York, where he arranged for the purchase of several carloads of choice apples.. Two carloads arrived last Saturday and are stored in Riddell & Co's. cellar. He in vites you to call and see tljpm beforn buying. —The U. S, Fish Commission car was here the first of the week and was load ed from the hatcheries with young trout which will be distributed in var ious streams in this and adjoining 1 states.. The car will be kept busy for some time, as there are about one hun dr' VhouBand trout alt 4f* last _8jprins« ha.,i(ng for'distribution, ."-its /'—The Bowers & Busby ininstrelr. /will appear at the Central Opera House Saturday evening ofy this week. The company was organized by Otis Bow ers who has appeared here on several occasions, and the company is un doubtedly composed of first class per formers. Reserved seats will be on sale to-morrow (Thursday) at H. C. Smith's drag store. —Mert Brown is at home again hav ing been obliged to discontinue his duties as travelling salesman in conse quence of an accident that occurred to htm. By a sudden jerk of a freight train on which he was riding, he was thrown against a brake and his side quite severely injured. He was con fined to his bed for several days last week but is again able to be out. —Henry Schwager died at his bome in this city of cancer of the Btomach, last Monday morning. He was born in Baden, Germany, in 1817, and lived on a farm in CoSins Grove township for many years previous to his removal to this city two years ago. The re mains will be taken to Hampshire, 111., this evening for burial. Services will be held this afternoon at the family residence in this city, Rev. C. F. Lusk officiating. Si: —Robt. Haenlng died last Tues ht at his home near inville at the age of forty six years. His death came after a long illness of typhoid fever. He waB a native of France and had been a real dent of this county for the past twenty years. The funeral was held on Thursday in Masonvllle at the CathO' Uochurch, Father Murtagh officiating. —From the Wyoming (III.) Post-Her aid of the 1st inst. we learn that Frank M. Earhart,' at one time engaged in the banking business at Uopkinton.TTas be come bereft of his reason. It says "Unkind fate baB rung down the cur tain on another chapter in the check ered career of Frank M. Earhart, an old time Stark county boy. His reason has given way, he has been adjudged in sane, and is now in the asylum at Lincoln, Neb. It is a Bad story, but Frank's old friends in this county, who knew him in bis earlier and better days, and know also of his heroic bat tle of his latter years against foea from without and within, will fervently hope that be may yet be restored. A Hast ings, Neb., paper of October 24th, gives the following particulars: 'The report of Frank M. Earhart being declared in sane by the insanity commission, and his departure tor Lincoln will come as a Bbock to the many who have known him for the past eight years. It will be remembered that since 1891 be has held the responsible position of bookkeeper In the Adams County bank, and his in dustrious and steadfast disposition has won for him not only the respect and confidence of the bank officials, but the public as well. Like many other indi viduals it was known that he had a past which would not bear repeating, jut the man's present] work, sobriety and ability was unquestioned by all who knewjshim., He was found early and late atihia desk, and in his work he ntly found more enjoyment than uioolttlob of bit fallow au^ —Orin Greenwood IB visiting ffienda at Clinton, W is. —S. Smith went to Volga City last Saturday on business —Mrs. J. IT. Allen has returned from her visit'with relatives in Illinois. —Your attention is called to the Quaker Mill Co's change of ad in this issue. —Geo. Dougherty, of Ottumwa, spent Sunday in this city, a guest of his friend Tony Mann. —Father Maaterson, of. Dubnque con ducted the services in the Catholic church last Sunday. —A mariiage lici n«e was iBSued by Clerk Paul last wek tir-Alva M. Smith and Bessie A. Smith. —The Racket Store, in its ad this week gives its patrons talk on winter underwear at low prire'S. —Miss Rose Loigh, of Dyersville, VIB iced in this city th« first of the week with her brother Dr. C. L. Leigh. —County Treasurer Matthew's has taken up his residence in the Wheeler house recently purchased by him. —Mrs. Barry, state W. H. C. inspec tor, waB in Manchester last Wednesday inspecting the local Womans Relief Corps. —Edward Malone sr., of Sioux City, but for many yearB a resident of Man chester, viBited friends and -relatives here last week. —Miss Ruth 1'axson went to Des Moines last week to attend the state convention of the Young Women's Christian Association. —Mrs. JoBie Hayden, of Cleveland,ar rived here last week for a visit at the homes of her sisters, Mrs. W. H. Hutch vinson and Mrs. J. B. Hoag. —A. L. Severtson, the artistic tailor, has received his stock of new and stylish winter goods as will be seen by reading his new advertisement. —Mrs. Jennie Jones, Mrs. E. M. Carr and Judge E. P. Seeds are attend ing the State Library Association which is in session at Cedar Rapids this week. ^-Tbe Colli us Grove Ladies Aid society will have an oyster supper at the home ot Wm. Evans oh Wednesday evening, November 16th. Ail are invited to at tend. Secretary F, S. Sheppard will lead the the men's meeting in the Y. M. C. A. rooms next Sunday afternoon. There will be special music and all are invited to be present. —Mrs. M. Corbettand daughter Bird, ot Rockford, Illinois, are visiting friends and relatives in this. city. They ex pect to conclude their visit here Thurs day of this week. The Tourist Club held their annual banquet and guest night on Tuesday evening of thiB week, at the home of Mrs. Abner Dunham. A very pleasant time is reported by the guests in attend ance. —MisB Georgia Graham went to Du buque yesterday morning to attend the marriage of MIHS Marjorie Carkeek to Fred Cunningham, of Anamosa, which will occur this evening at the home ot the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Carkeek. —Mr. O. Jl. lteichhardt, of Montl celio, entered'the employ of H. R. Eaton last week. He comes here well recommended as a harness maker and a strictly first class workman. He will move his family and household goods here this week. —Hallowe'en was duly celebrated last Tuesday night judging by the appearance of some of the BidewalkB the next morning. A considerable amount of movable articles were scattered about. No serious damage was done as far as is known. Sunday, November 12th will be ob served all over the woild by the Young Men's Christian Association as the day for prayer for young men. The local association will observe the day by the paBtors of all the churches preaching in the morning on "Work for Young men.' —The gun shoot held here last Friday under the auspices of the Manchester Gun Club was fairly well attended and some good records were made. A. H. Cleveland of. the local club did the best all round shooting. The following clubs were represented: Monticello, Jesup, Ryan and Earlville. —J. B. Barber has returned home from Jonesborougb, IllinoiB where he has been for several weeks looking after his property interests. He" iB having excavations conducted on his land and has good prospects of finding an ex cellent quality of silica, which is foiind in large quantities in.that locality. —A number from here went to Hop kinton last Saturday to witness the foot ball game between Lenox and Cornell college teamB. The game was called off on account of Cornell refus ing to play. They claimed that the Lenox team was composed of several members who were not students at Lenox. —Hiram Arnold and H. L. Rann went to Iowa City last week where the former underwent an operation for the removal of a cataract from one of his eyes. His friends will be pleased to learn that the operation, which was performed by Dr. Newberry, was suc cessful and the patient is doing well at this writing. —The real estate, in North Fork ownship and in Earlville owned by the late Thomas Kenny has been or dered to be sold by the district court, and the referees appointed for that pur pose will meet at the Bowley house in Earlville on the 22nd inst. to receive bids and make sale of said real estate. Further particulars can be learned by reading the UefereeB' notice of sale in another column. —The Manchester second foot ball team played with an Independence team at that place last Friday. The boys who composed our team were —Note what the Fair has to say in its new advertisement this week. —Claude Addison came up from Mr. Vernon', yesterday morning to vote. —Much about pocket books will be found in Storey & Abbot's space this week. —Mr. and Mi's. F. K. Gregg will en tertain at cards this week Thursday evening. —Mrs. W. H. Seeds has returned home from her visit with friends in Indianna. —Miss JesBie Russell has returned from her visit with relatives at Sheldon, Primghar, Iowa. —Mrs. Wm. Hall, of Fort Dodge, was a guest last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. S. French. —Bert Hamblin who is attending Epworth Seminary spent Sunday with his parents east of town. —Charles Reisner enjoyed a visit over Sunday from his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Reisner, of Independence. —Rev. Father O'Mera is suffering from a severe attack of typhoid fever. His speedy recovery is hoped for by all. —Capt. J. F. Merry was In the city the first of the week on business. He haB left the contract for putting in steel celling, hot air heating plant, etc., in his store building to G. S. Lister. —Letters addressed to Miss Ethel Al lard, Miss Jennie RuBsell, Ollie Scovel, Anna Weil, Mrs. P. A. Deury, Andrews Co., 1). Lite, J. L. Miller and Sant Roberts are advertised as unclaimed at the poBtoflice. —A small fire at the home of M. A. Loban on the corner of Fayette and Tama streets, brought out the fire de partments last Monday afternoon. The blaze originated from an oil stove but was extinguished before any serious flamage was done. —If reports be true there was a spir ited contest up in Richland for a town ship office between E. S. Cowles and S. S. Ives by three majority. Mr. Ives has reason to celebrate, for Mr, CowleB is an efficient, accomodatiqg and popular man not easily beaten by anyone. —The astronomers promise UB a rare sight on the night of November 14th. when a meteoric shower 1B predicted to take place. They occur regularly at intervals of about thirty-three years. If it is a clear night it is probable that an opportunity will be had to witness a choice display of celestial fireworks. mostly from the high school and were obliged to play a team of picked play ers from Independence, so that they did well in keeping the.score down to 15 to 0 in favor of their opponents. Our team was made up of, Conklin, cen ter F. Crosier, left guard G. Glissen dprf, right guard W. Crosier, right tackle B. Smith, left tackle L. wviiwltneiLieawtwpi»lt4 Matthews, left end C. Heath, right Tlioiflynnto halt back H. £ronsoa» t\Ul Briggi and D. MtlvlD} tubs. F. K. Main, the democratic candi date for county superintendent, made remarkably good run at the election last Tuesday. He ran 545 votes ahead of the democratic candidate for gov ernor,' and made gains in every precinct in the county except one. This is all the more remarkable because Mr. Main was teaching school during the cam paign and had little time to devote to canvass in his own behalf. The re sult indicates a growing movement in this county to take the office of super intendent of schools out of politics and select men for that position on account of their fitness instead of their party affiliations. —Miss Mary Satterlee was the host ess of a merrv party given In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Horace B. Atwater last evening at her home, corner of Frank lin and Union streets. Invitations were sent out to the number of twenty four and knowing tull well the usual hospitality accorded guests at the Sat terlee home, there were but few stay-at homes on this evening. The principal amusement was a slip hunt, and after long bard searches each hunter was awarded with finding something at the end of his search. The entertainment throughout was unique and more than ordinarily interesting. At the close of the games, refreshments were served. —A family reunion was beld.on Sun day November ath, at the residence of Mr. G. V. Burrington, of North Man Chester. Gathered around the bounte ous table of that sturdy old pioneer were hiB-ckildren and grand-children, and with voice trembling with emotion and tears coursing down his cheek the rugged old gentleman thanked God for the many blessings He had given him and hid good wife in the almost half a century they have journeyed through life together. Those of the family present were Mrs. Julie Evans, Dulutb, Minnesota Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Hough ton and daughter, Madge, Dubuque Iowa Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Neilson, St, Cloud, Minnesota Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Foster and son, Robert and Mr. and MrB. Chauncey V. Burrington, of this city. —A very happy event on last weeks social calendar occurred Tuesday even ing in the form of a surprise on Mr, and Mrs. M. Beehler of west Butler Street. October 31ss being the twenty fifth wedding anniversary of thiB timable couple and also a birth anni versary with Mrs. Beehler, a goodly number, under the able chaperonage of the Messrs Beardslee and Steadman, presented themselves at the Beehler home and fairly took possession of every thing, making it one of the most complete of surprises. Mine host and hostess soon rallied, however, and with their proverbial hospitality welcomed the self-bidden guests and in the short est possible time, the company were sitting at the card tables and the even ing was passing merrily over progressive euchre. Refreshments were served during the evening, after which Hon, W. H. Norris, in a neatly worded ad dress, presented Mr. and Mrs. Beehler with two handsome pieces of silver, server and gold lined nut bowl. The short response by Mr. Beehler was in dicative of the hearty appreciation felt, that his lesser [in weight] half and him self should be so reminded of the friend ship and esteem in which they are held in their home community,, and the guests of the evening departed wishing for Mr. and Mrs. Beehler many years more of the prosperity and good health that has made their journey thus far so happy. .. Beal Estate Transfers.. For week ending November G, 1899. Amelia Jones etal to James BalL UK of wii oo^ nw% sec 28 & S 0 A of wH nek nw)i sec 28 twp 90 ...# 060 00 Hllarhis smith & wf to Katharine Kelch seK see 82 twp 88 8 & nwfc neX sec 5 twp 8711 3 Wedding Becdjitlon. The .reception tendered Mr. and .Mrs H. B. Atwater by Mr. and Mrs. A. Iiol lister on last week Friday evening was one ot the most brilliant of Bocial suc cesses. The beautiful llolllster bome in Pythian Square was ablaze with light and the spacious rooms were handsomely decorated with palms, potted plants and American beauty roses. The receiving party, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Hollister, Mr. E. A. and Miss Florence Atwater, father. and sister of the groom respectively, and the Mesdames Lewis and Frank Atwater, also relatives of the groom, welcomed the guests in the front parlor. From here they were ushered into the drawing room where they werejeceived by Mr. Will Graham and MiBs Henri etta Beehler and introduced'to the new wedded bride and groom. The dining room was arranged to seat twenty four and with its nodding roBes and cerise ribbons, dainty china and sheen of silver presented a bright picture indeed. Dr. and Mrs. H. II. Lawrence, Mrs. W. N. Boynton, Miss Jennie McCanen and the Sunshine Club, of which society Mr. Atwater is an honored member, as sisted in the entertainment and ''dis position of the guests throughout the evening. Over four hundred invitations were issued. Poultry Thief. Last Wednesday night a numlj-r of turkeys and chickens were stolen from the premises of William Jones, near the upper Woolen Mill. The next morning Mr. Jones discovered the theft, came to town, and found that his miss ing poultry had that morning been sold here. He was unable to locate the thief, but thinking that perhaps be might re~ peat the operation, he and two other persons laid in wait Thursday evening, and sure enough, during the night a man drove up with a team and chicken crate on his wagon, and going to the chicken house he secured a number of fowls and started for hiB wagon, but was intercepted by the watchers, who arrested and brought him, and his team, to town and placed them in charge of Sheriff Fishel. A hearing was had before Squire Pearse last Saturday, and the defendant was sentenced to serve a term of sixty days in the county jail. Before the trial, County Attorney Blair wrote to the warden of the peni tentiary at Anamosa, giving a descrip tion of the thief, and in reply received letter stating that the name of the man is J. D. Peters, that he bad served three terms in the pen at Anamosa. In 1882 he was sent there from Du buque county to serve a term of five years. In 1890 he was again sent, this time from Linn county, to serve a term of one year, and in April 1898 he was Bent from Black Hawk county for the the term of three monthB. Inclosed with the warden's letter was photograph of the defendant, which with his admission that his name iB J. D. Peters, made his identification com plete..: Demise of Mrs. Ward O. Cooley Rev. O. P. Harnish officiated at the funeral of Mrs. Ward C. Cooley, held list Friday afternoon at her late resi dence in this city. Sallie Priest Cooley was born July 31, 1814, at Sugar Hill, Grafton county, New Hampshire. On Fet ruary 2d, 1837, she was married to Ward C. Cooley. They remained in New Hampshire un til December, 1859 and then came to this county and settled on the farm ad joining this city which was ever after her home. Her hnsband died October fi, 1805. The deceased had recently returned from Mitchell, S. D., where she bad been visiting a daughter. Her death occurred last Wednesday. She was the mother of nine children, three of whom died in their infancy, and a,, daughter, Mrs. Rosena Mason, whose death occurred here about fifteen years ago. Those surviving ber are Mrs. Hannah Burnside, of Mitchell, S. D. Nelson W. Cooley, Junction City, Oregon John Cooley, of Wyoming, Mid W. II. Cooley and Mrs. J. F. Johnston, of this city. Mrs. Cooley was an exemplary wife and neighbor and had the respect and esteem of all who knew her. Death of Mrs. O. Ii. Olemani. Mrs. C. L. Clemans died at her home on Avenue C, this city, lastFriday after noon after nn illness of but two weeks, The announcement of the above facts startled and deeply grieved a large circle of friends and acquaintances in the city, for but few knew of her sick ness at all. She had been troubled for some time with a severe cold, but did not take to her bed until about two weeks ago when typhoid fever set in and she grew rapidly worse until Friday afternoon death claimed her as his vic tim. .... 2060 00 Sargent et at to Lucretla Lull 7 Aiu ... 2500 0J wm James Ryan. NfrK OWl£ SOG 80 twp 88 0 end, Geo. Malvin, quarter back C. Khzatetucousin to^john'F"-"-"' Lusk, left half back C. Thurber, right' HD(T&MbMiBXwito'v"a' Alberta Merritt was born in Wood land, California, Sept. 25,1871, and prac, tically spent her whole life there. From 1892 to '96 she attended Stanford Uni versity where she met her huBband, and from which institution she graduated in 1895. In November 1896 she waB married to Carl Lane Clemans and im mediately came to Snohomish to make ber home, where Mr. Clemans in com pany with C. W. Gorman, was editing the Tribune. Two sons were born to the happy couple, the youngest but eight monthe of age, both of whom sur vive her. Mrs. Clemans was a devoted wife and mother. Not given much to the pleas ure of society she loved her home and her family, and to her it was the world Yet she had a host of warm friends in the city to whom she was very dear, and who will greatly miss her. During her sickness she was tenderly cared for by her sister-in law, Mrs. Hugh Clemans, of Manchester, Iowa., and the Monday before her death hfer mother, Mrs. A. A. Merritt, arrived from Woodland, Cal. Short funeral services were held at the bome Satur day afternoon, Stevs. Winchester and Fails officiating, and the husband, with the children, her mother and Mrs. Hugh ClemanB left with the body for Wood land, Cal., where inter nent will be made. 1 00 john Hani. NwM 1008 79 Morgan? 1 89 R5?... 160 00 taw The bereaved husband has the sym pathy of tbe'entire community, la bis aad bereavement and irreparable loss. Snohomish county Ttlbuna, Hra. F. B. Feet. A gloom of sadness was cast over the community of Edgewood and vicinity, Saturday, October 22, at hearing of tho death of Mrs. F. B. Peet, one of our highly respected pioneer settlers. She had been in poor health for the past two years, and when two weeks prev ious to her death, she was again strick en down, hope for her recovery was en tertained until the last few days of her life. Dr. Putman Peet,of Kansas City, was here and faithfully administered to her needs, every effort being made to restore her to health. She also had in her lBBt hours the loving care of all her children, who tenderly clung to her bedside for days before she passed away. Sarepta Elsworth was born in Cattar augus county New York, September 2, 1831, and died at her bome in Edge wood, October 21,1899, at the age of 68 years, one month and 19 days. She was united in marriage with F. B. Peet, December 15,1850, and with him moved to Iowa in 1854. She was the mother of eleven children of whom four sons have preceded her to the better home, while a devoted husband, three daugh ters and four sonB survive her to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother whose countenance ever wore the glow Royal ABSOuunnr^intE iy fornia in Pullman Tourist Sleep ing Oars. via the Chicago Great Western to Kansas City and the Santa ye Route to Los Angeles and Sontbern California. The true winter route avoiding cold weather and snow blockades. Com mencing Monday, October 23rd, and on every Monday following, one of thi.-oi sew Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars will leave Oelwein, at 2:55 p. m. via the Chicago Great Western for LOB Angeles and Southern California via Kansas City, and reaching Los Angeles the following Friday morning, thus avoid ing all Sunday travel. These tours are personally con lucted by an experi enced railway official, who accompanies the train to its destination. The cars are well equipped for a long journey and are as comfortable as the Pullman Sleepers, while the price is only $6.00 for a double berth, less than half the price in the Standard Sleeper! For full information inquire of any Chicago Great Western Agent, or address F. H. Lord, General Passenger & Ticket Agent, 113 Adams St. Chicago. 42wll New Blacksmith ui SI!. on South Franklin Street, does HORSESHOING and GEN ERAL Repair Woik, guar anteeing satisfaction. Experi enced workmen. HARRISON I SMITH At CflSl Ai MM* of that perfect peace and comfort which comes from faith in God.—Edge wood Journal. 'k"1' Resolutions. At the regular meeting of JoneB Mill (•range No. i)l7, Nov. '4th, 1899. The following resolutions were unanimous ly adopted. Whereas, Since it has pleased our heavenly father to come within our gates and call our worthy Brother Wm. H. Patten, from our midBt to know the mysteries of the life beyond. Resolved that in the death of our Brother this Grange has lost an exem plary and honorable member and the communityan honest, good and upright neighbor. Resolved, that we are desirous of tes tifying to our respect for his memory and expressing our earnest and affec tionate sympathy to the family so sadly bereaved.. Resolved, that our charter be draped for thirty days and a copy of these reso lutions be spread upon our. records and a copy be prepared for. publication in our city papers and to the sadly bereav ed family. These goods were bought (as we buy all our goods) for strictly SPOT CASH. No old goods, but all new goo-ls, bought this season and bought to retail at a profit. But now that we have added "Cloak Department," find we arc so crowded we must have the roonr. THIS IS THE REASON we are going to lose the profit and put $700.00 worth ot the best goods made on the market at cost. THE STOCK COMPRISES Ladies'Misses'and Children's Rubbers. Ladies') Misses' and Chlldrens' Storm Ovorshoos. Ladies1, Misses and Childrens' Buckle OverBhocs. Ladies' high Overshoes, with Gaitors. Men and Boys' heavy and light Rubbers. Inua' OirnrahnoB Men and Boys' Storm Overshoes. Boys' buckle Overshoes. Men's combination felts and overs, Men and boys Rubber Overs (all kinds). Men's Canvas Leggings. Men and Boys' Felts, German Socks, etc., otc., etc. This is a genuine closing out sale. WE MUST- HAVE THE ROOM. WE DON'T WANT THE GOODS. The sizes are good now and we advise you to come quick, while you can get what you want. Just as well fix up for the winter early and save those few dollars for a rainy day. At c°stl THAT'S THE WAY THEY'RE GOING We want to state tO/Oui friends and patrons that we expect to open in the spring a room especially for CARPETS Our Cloak Department has taken the space formerly used fur our footwear but ouf CARPET DEP'T we propose to have by itself in a room specially fixed for it. To those contemplating CARPETS Kindly bear this in mind. "ALSO WANT TO ADD" that we will NEXT WEEK show you the biggest snap in dress goods ever offered in in this vicinity 50 pieces new goods at just wait will tell you all ABOUT IT NEXT WEEK, anJ while you are waiting don't forget that the "Beifeld make oi cloaks has no equal. Underwear, ".Blankets, Hosiery, BIG STOCK! LOW PRICES! W. O. SOMES. Mrs. HENRY BROWN. MRS.D. W. JONES. Committee. BAKING POWDER Makes the food more delicious and wholesome RQVAL OAKIWa PQW06B 00., HEW YORK. Canvas Leggings.. ... for men and boys. We have them in lace, buckle or •?, spring fastening, short, medium or extra high. Call and see & Chambers BbEflAN'S Old Stand Closing Out Closing Out ALL OF OUR RUBBER FOOTWEAR, $700.oo WORTH IN ALL. A1 Cost The Daylight Store, H. BLAKE & SON your inspection. A. COMPARISON WW Tell the Tale If you have any doubt as to the best place to spend your money for DRESS GOODS, CLOAKS, COL LARETTES, UNDERWEAR, Etc, compare goods and prices, and don't leave.out this store in making the comparison. This is a very important point to us, for we are Certain that the values we offer will obtain the patronage of all well posted buyers who see them. Our endeavor has been to show a stock for fall superior to any previously of fered to our customers. That we have succeeded is demonstrated by the first half of the season's business which is larger by far than ever obtained before. Cloaks The handsomely tailored garments, which we are showing in our cloak department, easily prove our leadership in this line. More stylish, better made, greater variety cannot be found anywhere, the larger city stores not excepted. In regard to prices, we can save you money. This combination of goods and prices is what crowds our store every day with eager buyers. Our Cloak selling this season, thus far, has been phenomnal and continue* with increasing volume. Don't take our word for it, visit our store and con vince yourself. Dress Goods We would not expect to hold and increase our dress goods trade without giving people the best possible va'.ues for their money. Ladies are exacting now a days about the dress goods they buy. They want durable, handsome and stylish fabrics and they don't want to pay high prices for them. Our suc cess has been won by giving them all this at prices they can afford and are willing to pay. •... New Goods nnnmnr NEW DRESS GOODS. E in great variety, from the cheapest suiting to the finest silks Butterick Patterns HU ivS VV."' llUIIUIllilli and satins. Our new and up-to-date plaids and novelties are 2 worthy your inspection. Call and see them. JACKETS and CAPES. Ladies', misses' and children's jackets and capes are now ready, We have a complete stock from which to select. You should 3 see our line and compare prices and styles before purchasing. 2 We have a choice selection of fur collarettes which will CLOTH I NO. able in headwear is now ready. Choice selections, complete I stock and low prices. Call and see the new goods. Complete stock of underwear, footwear, shawls, domestic and house keepers' linens at prices as low as the lowest. Remember us when looking for shoes. We have the kind that are right. imtillllli! inminmr nmimnniimmiiiiininniniw D. F. Riddell &Co. a jh. iimwwrwnWH iinnnininnniiininniinniniu .inVfmmmnmimiifiinnmimi our Just received our new| Goods in all departments :for the fall trade. repay =(*.5 sSM Our stock of men's, youth's and boy's overcoats and suits are 3 E offered at prices that defy competition, and you will be con Evinced that.we are strictly in the clothing business if you will E call and look over stock and obtain prices. We can and will 3 E save you money. MILLINERY. E Fall Millinery, consisting of all that is desirable and fashion- ftps ffi 1 "T, •fi. Butterick Patterns ilUUUU illl fi I Jli.c-Wi.-a .i* '£*3 ^:J I