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1 STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1903. iTJIP fL ANGOLA MARKET. BXTTIKO BATSS OOBBBCTBD WRDKI8DAV ITOeat, new per bushel T8 Corn bushel 0 Cats.per bushel 33 Butter, per pound 16 Eggs per dozen IS Potatoes per bushel 35 STEUBEN REPUBLICAN. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. cLa m3 -3 ft i Jij lJ i.iian eLi n-'jy 'a tjsnrv Amos Bachelor la suffering another severe stroke of paralysis.

Work on the interior of the Odd Fellows' block is progressing finely Mrs. C. Ackley, of Detroit, has been visiting Mrs. A. J.

Snyder the past week. Corn huskers are turning out the great big "yaller nubbins" by the millions this fall. Farmers are again organizing and serving notices to hunters forbidding them hunting on their lands. Paul A. Croxton, manager of the opera house, expects to sojourn in the far southwest the coming winter.

The Kings' Daughters will meet with Mrs O. Carver next Tuesday aflerj noon To know that the people have confidence in what we say when we advertise a thing. This has been demonstrated during the past two weeks in our cloak and tailor-made suit department. We advertised that we had the proper styles and at the proper prices, requesting the people to bring in the latest magazines or city catalogues. That we would guarantee to show al most the identical same styles, only at much more reasonable prices.

Many lauies irom iingoia ana near oy towns iook up the challenge and the result is, our sale in our cloak and tailor made suit department is far ahead of any year since we have been in business. This demonstrates the fact that it always pays Mrs. Frank Lewis was the guest of Orland relatives last week. The barber shops will close at 8 p. m.

each evening except Saturday. Geo. Twichell, of Orland, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Lewis, The Ft. Wayne Fair association is loser about this fall on account of the rain.

Rev. E. E. Neal, of Hartford City, spent Monday with his brother at the M. E.

parsonage. Mrs. I. A. Melendy is enjoying a visit from her mother, Mrs A N.

Batch-elder, of Cleveland. Charles Powers, of the Ft. Wayne News, is spending the week with his parents southeast of town. Mrs. Mary Pattee, on Nori.h Wayne street, is confined to her bed with symptoms of typhoid fever.

Miss Helen Gillis left Friday morn-inn for Detroit and from there she goes for an extended visit in Canada. Charles T. Corwin left Angola yesterday for Chicago where he will continue his studies in the Northwestern medical colleffl, Miss Ruth Rush, a college senior, acted as a substitute for Miss Bartow during the latter's absence at the Detroit convention last week. Miss Harriet Conlogue, daughter of Editor J. S.

Conlogue, of the Kendall-ville Standard, was granted an audience before Pope Plus last week In Rome. A phonograph entertainment by A. F. Cole will be given at the Loon lake school house Saturday evening, Oct. 24, beginning at 7:30, sun time.

Proceeds for the school library. Daniel N. Sams and family, of Man-ton, are visiting with his parents and friends this week. They will return home next Friday. He used to carry the mail from Salem Center to Angola.

This office has just turned out 4,500 20 page catalogues for W. C. Patterson, the dry goods and clothing merchant. He believes that in keeping everlastingly at it through the use of printer's ink, will bring beneficial returns. Ed Hilgendorf is out with an application for a license to retail spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in Angola, to be heard by the board of county commissioners at the November session.

to trade with us. of Our Octobsr You know this is our last fall in this store. Brins We must begin early to unload our stock. We our cuts early and plenty can't do it all two weeks' time, so we will make of them, too. Don't pass us by; come in and see what we have to offer throughout the store.

Here Are Samples Shaker and Outing Flannel An extra good quality, bought to sell for 6o, offer the entire tot to close, at Cotton Blankets A good quality, full 10-4 size, usual 75c blanket our clean-up price and Boys' Underwear Bargain Prices underwear, worth at least )pT as they last at LfJ fleeoed back, 50c underwear, now )H 0l fleeced back underwear, others )A price fleeoed back underwear, 1 pf heavy drill gloves JUT tl unlaundered shirts, pure linen bo- )k shirt, at Rubber Boots nothing but first qualities, i Ifl Men's Clothing few lots and oome and see them as odd'lots, formerly $6.50 and AA Utl suits, odd lots, formerly $8.50 AA at Ul see our odd lots at $7.50, $8.50 and are great bargains. Boys' School Suits $4.00 and $4.50 values, A 10 10 $5.00 and $6.00 values, 9 JO 0 t(J some of the suits of these Overcoats and chinchilla overcoats, to pT AA and $7.00 values at tl UU Owens is reported Bickwith a fever. Henry C. Whitley, of Coldwater, was nere oionaay on uunuess. Amos Bachelor and wif, who have been quite sick, are improving.

Ford Goodale has engaged to wt in a drug store at Warsaw, Ind. -Sant Morse is engaged in deliver ing mall boxes on the rural routes. Leo Long Todd, of Crestline, Ohio, spent Sunday with her parents in Angola. -Andrew Bratton, of Butler, visited his daughter. Mrs.

H. H. Owen, last week. -Lillian Adams, of Jackson, has been visiting in the home of W. E.

Heckenlively. E. F. Myers has the contract for placing steam heating fixtures in the Odd Fellows block. Salena Robinson has gone to Cin cinnati to spend a few months with her daughter, Mrs.

Green. -Margaret Strayer entertained the High School basket ball team at her home Saturday evening. Mrs. Bernlce Ramsay recently re corded twenty-six deeds and one long agreement In about 101 hours. -Henry Kil linger is having steam- heating fixtures placed in his residence.

S. B. Maxfield is doing the work. M. D.

Glassbrook was at Goshen yesterday where he engaged for the manufacture of his pads for horseshoes. Leon Green and Miss Grace Smith, two young people of near Orland, are to be married on Saturday of this week. -Marriage licenses have been issued the past week for Leon R. Green and Grace Smith, Frank Kannel and Clara Trenner. Mrs.

and Mrs. Alex Kinmont left today for Albion, to visit their son and family. They will be absent two week. The Deborah social will meet next Wednesday afternoon with Lillie Macartney. A literary program will be given.

Mamie Mulahy, of Ft. Wayne, daughter of A. Somerlott and wife, has returned from Idaho Springs, Colorado, much improved in health. Grandma Disbro, of Scott, visited last week in the home of Bert Fletcher and wife in the west part of town. She will be 89 years old, Oct.

31. Margaret J. Mcalillen will have a public sale tomorrow at her home near Scott Center and will sell farm im plements and household goods. Benedict Gasser, having Bold his old homestead in Scott to his son, will move to Angola in a few days and occupy his new home in the east part of town. Isaac Jackson and Millie Wheaton, both of Angola, were married at the home of the bride last Wednesday evening, Oct.

14, Rev. Stockwell officiating. About sixty delegates went from Steuben county to the convention of the Christian church in Detroit last week. It was a happy occasion for all. Rev.

Cyrus K. Stockwell is attend ing the Congregational American Mis sionary Association meeting at Cleveland, Ohio, this week, and Mrs. Stock well is visiting at her home in Litch field, Mich. M. Walker's sale of personal property, 31 miles southeast of Angola has been postponed until Oct.

28, when there will be sold a pair of colts, six cows, calves, nine brood sows, 46 ewe lambs, farm implements etc. Please remember the sale at the home of Silas R. Williams, three miles southeast of Angola tomor row, Oct. 22. He will sell a matched team of Norman mares weight 2,900 pounds, surrey horse, two cows, young cattle, hogs, 26 head of fall blood Hamp Bhiredown ewes, and farm implements, The Angola W.

C. T. V. held its anual election of officers at the home of Mrs. Perfect, last week.

Mrs. Gay was chosen for president, Mrs. S. G. Long for treasurer, and Mrs.

J. A. Woodhnll for secretary. The Union received further enoouragement at this meeting, because of the addition of a new mem ber. -Miss F.

M. CroBswalt, of Washing ton, D. is a guest in the home of Thomas Mo Sett. She is a daughter of B. J.

CroBswalt after whom the G. A. R. post in Angola was named and who was lieutenant-colonel of the gallant old 44th Indiana, She was born in Angola and of course has an interest in the place aside from the honor our soldier boys conferred on her father This evening at the G. A.

R. hall, a reception will be given her by the Post and members of the 44th. George MoNitt, of Algansee, and Miss E. Pearle Disbro, of West California, Michigan, were married at Fort Wayne, Oct. IS, 1903.

These are highly esteemed young people of Branch county. The bride formerly lived in Angola with her parents, and is a granddaughter of Mrs. Catherine Miller. Her large circle of acquaintances here will join in best wishes. The Angola High school has decided to hold a week's session of Ye Deestreect Skewl for benefit of school library.

A genuine old-fashioned Skewl in which ye three R'i will be taught in ye goode olde way. A teacher who Is experienced at Wielding ye rod is desired. A' woman teacher preferred. Aspiring teachers are requested to hand applications to Dr. Perkins when he makes his rounds.

The debtor will call Ye Komity together for ye election of teacher next moon, if the roads are fsrorable. Mrs. Thomas Only a Few we 5 50 Men's fine, all hats at about half Men's and boys' 'en's and this year'i Men's Odd Lots at Men's fancy merino 30o go as long Men's ribbed, reduced to Men's sanitary, ask 50c, our Boy' ribbed, 25o goods, at Men's and boys' at Boys' white soms, a 50c As good as any, all snag boot, Notice these well as others. Men's wool suits, $7.50, now at Men's all wool to $10.00, now Don't fail to $10.00. They 50 suits, regular now go 50 suits, regular now go at.

Ask to see two lots. Men's beaver close out, $6.00 made overcoats, r's Children's Underwear Odd lots, but low prices. Children's all wool ftp? underwear, formerly 50 and 75o each, now. uO Cotton union suits, 50o quality, AA will now be sold for All wool union suits HA $1 and $1.25 values i 'J Ladies' Underwear Heavy ribbed underwear, fleeoed back "I A regular 25o goods, at It Ladies' fine all wool union suits, $1.25 and HA goods at It In Our Cloak and Suit Dep't We offer some great bargains, too many to desoribe, oome and see for yourself. Here are a few: Ladies half-box style jackets in all oolors, AA bought to sell at $7, go at Uv Ladies' jackets, similar to the above only in better goods and linings, $8.50 to $10 value I Ladies' 3-4 long 45 inch jackets regular pTA $12.50 cloaks, now I tlV Ladies' plush capes, long ones, guaranteed to pT AA be worth $10, go at VV A little more sunshine, A little less rain.

And perhaps our rheumatics Would give us less pain. V. Carlin, cast of town, is having a large corn house built. Q. Yesbera, the Auburn clothier, was in Angola, Saturday.

Charles Twichell, of Orland, is now located at Dixie, Washington. Mrs. Geo. Cassel was hello girl at the Farmers' Central, last week. Miss Anna Boggis, a former Angola girl, is reported quite sick in Ft.

Wayne. Mrs. Mclntyre and Mrs. Hines, of Anburn, visited Mrs. Markle during fair week.

Clyde Miller, formerly of Stiefel's store, has recently moved from Peru to Lafayette. John Walker has built a large addition to his house and will utilize it as a wood shed. Miss Mina Maxwell, who has been visiting friends at Fremont, Ohio, has returned home. An interesting article on Panama canal matters, may be found on third page of this issue. Kinney Bank depositors feel pretty good now over the prospect of getting 75 or 80 cents on the dollar.

Miss Elsie Fells, after several weeks' absence is again in Angola, making her home with Mr. Stiefel's. Rain on Thursday and Friday last week, kept many of our people from attending the Ft. Wayne fair. Squire Appleman is not going to pick the snow out of his wood this winter.

He has built a large wood house. Williams county, Ohio, officers were here last week to subpoena witnesses in the arson cases now on trial in Bryan. Jessie Main, of Perrysburg, Ohio is here in the home of her sister, Mrs. W. E.

Heckenlively and attending the college. Mrs. Benjamin Howe, of Litchfield, was here last week visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Waller, on South Martha street.

Mr. M. Sowle and wife came over from Angola, Monday and epent the day with their daughter, Mrs. Prof. Moody.

Ashley Times. Howard Thomas, who delivers kerosene and gasoline to our citizens, has declined the appointment of mail carrier on rural route No. 5. Carver Wood, a prominent young attorney of Angola, is visiting his par ents, Mr. and Mrs.

Sol A. Wood. Ft, Wayne Journal-Gazette, Oct. 16. Master uonneuy urewuer has a siege of whoopingcough.

There are alsn other juveniles in town that are learning to bark from the same malady. Better late than never, thought L. B. Phillips of the Superior street feed store, so up went an awning over the east entrance to his place of business, last week. Remember tomorrow and Friday occurs the great sale of hogs by Barber and Jones, near Orland.

Buyers will be there from all sections of the coun try. Don't miss it. Mrs. Hannah Willennar, Mrs. Frank Chadwick and Mrs.

Stacy Look wood, of Pleasant Lake, attended a state meeting of the W. C. T. U. at Hartford City Indiana, last week.

Asa Mallory, a pioneer of James town, died early Monday morning. aged about 80 years, of a complication of diseases. He came to Steuben coun ty In 1836. Obituary next week. Wm.

Phelps, the truant officer for Steuben, was here Tuesday and served several notices on parents of children who are not, but should be in school. A look at the band stand on most any day hows from one to five boys whose place is in school. It is well that the State of Indiana looks after such. Ash ley Times. Two old-fashioned belling sprees took place in Angola last Wednesday evening.

They were out-of-date events. but fortunately no one but childish individuals took part in the fun. Intelligence barred the better class from such poor taste in congratulating married people. Friday evening, another bell lag occurred near the college. Ruby Ewers has brought suit for divorce against her husband, Ora Ewers.

They are both residents of Montpelier. In her petition she charges him with non-support, and asks for alimony. She also asks that her hus band be compelled to support the child. Montpelier? Enterprise. The above parties recently lived in Angola.

Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Miller, West Third street, were In Lafayette, yester day, and the former secured the post tion as manager in the shoe department of SchuHa Co '8 department store Mr. Miller is at present employed in the shoe department at John S. Hale Go's store and is an experienced and an accommodating salesman.

He and Mrs. Miller will move to Lafayette soon, and their leaving will be regret ted by a large circle of acquaintances Mrs. Wava Poland Gordon as here over Sunday with her father, "ay Poland. Mrs. Poland is still in Chicago with her sick sister, Mrs.

Chas Bew. Governor Durbin yesterday ap pointed Emmet A. Bratton judge to preside over the Noble Circuit court in the trial of a cause in which Judge Adair is disqualified to act. The first toot ball game of the sea son occurred here Saturday afternoon, between a high school team trom Ken- dallville and our high school boys. The game resulted in a victory for Angola by a score of 10 to 0.

Some of our citizens are still prone" to seek the sights along the Lake James electric railway, and take Sunday strolls out beyond the sink holes. Casual ob servers notice that the track at both sinks Is gradually lowering. A north-bound freight train last Sunday afternoon did about two hours' switching at this station. There were several carloads of live stock enroute to Michigan that had been on exhibition at the Ft. Wayne fair, in the train.

A car was run over the electric line from Angola to Lake James last Sunday. It was propelled by Daniel Orewiler and Charles Pilliod. When It went over the big sink, the willows bowed their obeisance to the conductor and motorman. S. D.

Hamer and wife, of Alden, were here last week visiting relatives, the Alcotta and Stayners, of Orland, and some Angola friends. They used to be residents of California, and, of course, have many acquaintances in Old Steuben. It is announced that Miss Elsie Mc- Crory, one of Angola's accomplished elocutionists, will give one of her choice readings in the U. B. church in Pleasant Lake on Thanksgiving evening.

None will be disappointed who attend the young lady's entertainment. Tomorrow evening occurs the first number on the season's lecture course at the Croxton opera house, when Walter Wellman will lecture on "Behind the Scenes in Washington." We predict that his words will be a revela tion to nearly all who attend. The Misses Ethel Gurney and Pearl I Blackman, of this city, and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Lash, of Jonesville, attended the wedding of Miss Willa Wood at the home of her parents, Dr.

and Mr. H. D. Wood, in Angola, Wednes day evening. Hillsdale Democrat.

Last Wednesday, the county com missioners refused to grant Andrew Coy a renewal of license to sell liquor in Angola, on the grounds that he kept a disorderly house. We understand that the applicant will carry his case before the circuit court for a hearing. Frank Carver, of Traverse City, was a caller at this office last week. He was here visiting his broth ers, Orvllle and Eugene and legions of other friends. From personal appear ances, Frank is enjoying health and prosperity up tin the Wolverine Btate.

He expects to return home Friday. The apple as well as the cherry tree has its victims. Last week, Albert Spiegleman, just west of Pleasant Lake, was seriously injured while picking apples, by a limb breaking and precipitat ing him to the ground, a distance of about fifteen feet. App'es are worth their picking this fall, and men will chance their lives to reach the fruit. -The report that Jerome Morse's residence was burglarized and robbed of 150 during fair week; turns out to be a huge joke.

It is said the money was displaced for a joke, and to make It ap pear real, the joker misplaced Borne of the furniture, and at first, the joker's joke looked serious to the subjects of the joke. It's all off, now, at any rate. Those who felt sure that the corn crop would be nipped by the frost In September, are now breathing easier, as up to October 21, there had been no frost to kill the garden plants and vines. The corn crop is in prime condition and ready to husk. The ears are dry and sound, and Is eighty per cent better than the crop last year at this time.

As per announcement, the W. R. C. tendered a delightful reception at the armory In Hotel Hendry block last Thursday evening in honor of' the militia, Co. who lately returned from the national maneuvering at Camp Young, West Point, The program consisted of vocal soltfs, recitations.

addresses and reminiscences, and musi cal selections by the Angola orchestra, after which refreshments were Served by the ladles to all present. This was a public event, and all who availed them selves of the opportunity to be present, enjoyed the tvehiag to the fullest tent Ladies' Tailor Made Suits More popular than ever. We are the only firm in Steuben oounty that has a complete line, and we will out the prioes down. lOO Big Bargains from 10.00 up wool kersey, raw edge, tailor AO good as others sell at $12. novelty and frieze overcoats, A goods, usually sells for $10 I Uv other Big Bargains now at The location, we believe, is in the room now occupied by S.

L. Crandall as a saloon. People who visited Detroit last week were pleased with the beautiful city with its clean streets and sidewalks. At different places there are notices posted asking people not to spit on the side walk, and the ordinance is generally obeyed. Every man ought to observe this rule whether it is an ordinance of his town or not.

Autumnal beauty now reigns su preme, ihe variegated hue of the forest and village trees cause one to stop for a moment and wonder at the doings of nature. The fields dotted with yellow pumpkins and covered with a mantle of green wheat, tte eaards bedecked with the rosy apples and the foliage in all colors, make up a scenic production toost beautiful. The 'many friends of Lieut. Gov. Gilbert are very sorry to learn of his inflammatory rheumatism affliction, and that he has lost the use of both hands.

He is at the Battle Creek sani tarium taking treatment. His father, T. R. Gilbert, telephoned to Battle Creek, Monday, and the nurse there said that he was no worse, but not able to use the telephone. This left the supposition that he Is bedfast.

A subscriber writes us that it seems strange to him and many others why there is only one man in Steuben county who has the courage to buy winter apples and he in only a small way. Steuben county has not had so many apples in years as it has this season, and they are of an exceptionally good quality. Years ago, Lew Plxley used to come from his home at Omaha, Ne braska, every season and buy apples by the carload, thus making a lively mark et. Efforts have been made by several of our citizens to obtain a market for our fruit, but have been, thus far, unable to do so. Branch county buyers are paying II per barrel.

There was a large audience out last Saturday evening to witness the production of "The Fatal Wedding" at the opera house. The company is a strong one, and rendered the play so realistic that one almost felt as though it were true. The plot to separate a loving and true wife and mother from a devoted husband and her children, by the jealousy and hatred of her rival, was easily followed, and worked like a charm. But when Bridget listened through the "kayhole" and learned of the plot, she and her French Bweetheart "jined" hearts and hands and succeed ed in foiling the villainous plot, and the wretched woman in the case met her fate at the bridal alter just as she was about to Wed the husband of the wom an she had so grossly wronged, by be Ing shot through her wicked heart by her accomplice. The wife's innocence was established and the little family happily reunited.

Bridget kept the an dience in a roar- of laughter, while the emotions of the persecuted wife caused tears' to dim the eyes of many All join in saying that "The Fatel Wedding? was one of the very best plays seeri here in several years, and had a moral bear ing that will be a lasting lesson td all Millinery First cut of the season, our street price. Come and see them. Hundreds of To sail or Trade. Three lots in South Pasadena, California; two fine building lots in Minne apolis, Minnesota, one square from street car line. Will sell at a bargain or exchange for property in Steuben oounty.

tf D. R. Best. Don't let any obstruction on the sidewalk keep yon from Walter Miller's millinery store, if yon are in need of goods in that line. 43 For Sale.

The Jbnas Mounts farm of 141 acres In Steuben township Is for sale. The farm is first-class. Buildings fair, house good, plenty of water and a choice stock farm. Enquire of Jacob Mountz, Pleasant Lake, Ind. R.

F. D. No. 1. tf; if troubled with weak digestion try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.

They will do you good. "For sale byH. E. 1 In Praise of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. "Allow me to give you a few words in praise of Chamblerain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy," says Mr.

John Hamlett, of Eagle Pass, Texas. "I suffered one week with bowel troubls and took all kinds of medicine without getting any relief, when my friend, Mr. U. Johson, a merchant here, advised me to take this remedy. After taking one dose I felt greatly relieved and.

when I had taken the third dose was entirely cured. I thank you from the bet torn of my heart for putting this great remedy in the hands of mankind. For sale by EL Kratz. Dressmaking and plain door north of music halL 43 Mrs. M.

A. Brown. Latest patterns in hats are found Watler Miller's. 42 Many Mothers of Like Opinion. Mrs.

Pilmer, of Cordova, Iowa, says: "One of my children was subject to croup of a severe type and the giving of Chamberlain's -Remedy always brought relief. Manv mothers in this neighborhood think the same as I do about this remedy and want no other kind fortheir children. For sale by H. E. Eratz.

Notice. All personsaowing themselves indebted to me are requested to call and settle their accounts by November 1st. After that date the accounts will go to a collector. You can settle with me better than them. Also anyone having accounts against me are requested to present the same.

42 A. D. Smith, M. D. Bargains In wall paper drag and book store.

at Eratz's who are jealously -inclined. Pern Evening Journal..

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