The Cedarville Herald, Volume 27, Numbers 27-52

s ; ' i m Z, r; V( If l r,b k' I . i • \-o l n# » f V r; W* 1 t o m THECHAPWICKCASE. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ V ■ ■ ■ • ■ ; ■ ■ ■ . • . . £ The attention of the reading public * t the prevent time is directed to the epee o f Mr*. Ca*p>e Chadwick, the woman whose hipsiytte powers, has ia» fiium-ced many o f the greet financial m m in Urn state and the jnoW**tiU- EDWARD lionare of New Votk, Andrew-Center gie. To show who the woman is and a little o ilie r history we give the fol­ lowing dispatch: Born In 1857, at Eastwood, Ont.,, one of the eight children, o f Daniel and Mary Aim Bigley, Arrested and tried as Eiilabeth Bigiey, a t Woodstock, Ont., in 1879, and acquitted of a charge of forgery, on the ground that she was insane. Appeared in Cleveland as Mrs. L . Bigley in 1882, and borrowed money by mortgaging h e r , sister1* furniture, milder the name o f Mrs Alice M, Best* edo and other-abased Married- Dr. W , E, Bpringsteen, 8 Onrdco-st., 0 c t, 21,1882, after sur­ rendering her clothing ton money ten­ der. Eleven days later her husband, i.aving forced her to confess her crook­ ed transactions, ordered her from his home, , ' Attempted, in 1883, to collect $60G0 from Springsteen as price of separa­ tion. ' ' Reported dead and .buried, in letter to friends in Erie, P r,, who knew her *'ap “ Mazie.” . Two months la te r,-a s Mme, La Bose, kept clairvoyant resort a t 359 £>uperior-at Pour, months later moved'to (56 . Prospect-st (old number.) October 3,1883, sued for divorce, -Dr. Springsteen replying with cross; petition, charging infidelity, support­ ed by'affidavits of two men, and ob­ taining divorce on that” ground.' In 1886 lived at boardiug house ■ kept by Mrs. Hoover,,a t 122 Euclid- av„, calling hereself Airs. Lydia D. SiKltL 1 ,- ^ 5 •In. 1887. appeared in'Toledo,sis Mme. or Lydia Devere, and, obtained $18,075 by forgery and other, means, using'Joa. Lamb,’ an express agent as her, dupe. - January 15, 1890, arrested, with Lamb oh indictaients ciiargiug forge ry, -Lamb was acquitted on the ground .. th a t her hypnotic influence had rend­ ered him irresponsible. She was con victed'and sentenced'to the Columbus Penitentiary for nine years arid sis: months. ■ ' ~ , From: 1890 to 1893 she.was a com' Viet a t hard labor, sewing convicts1 -sliirfe, i • „ r In 1893 released oil parole through the clemency of Governor William McKinley, ' “ Is48 .94 ;'crili|ig“h6r6df-Mfft*‘Grdn- Spring-field, Ohio. THE B IG STORE A C ITY INF IT S E L F i With its spirit of joy and gladness, with its happy custom of gifteexchanging w ill soon be with us. Let us; assist you toward supplying your many Cnristmas desires, Our entire establishment is in holiday- attire, in perfect readiness for the approiiejiing .holidays—, and in eyery department is reflected the good cheer and the gay Xmas spiri t wliich should enter into all shopping a t this festive season.- In the admirable equipment of the store, its huge expanse--of floor space, 90,000square feet in alb the exceptional.facilities for accgRiodating and serving the vast throngs of patrons are embodied.the desire to please, and the thoughtful consideration of purchasers which gov- - erne the*executive.management of this establishment. . The swift flight of our-passenger elevators brings the upper departments within convenient reach of the most hurried shopper-. ‘ On every floor the aisles are hroad,-and such roominess is afforded as will enable a satisfactory inspection -and - selection from our most1generously filled counters and shelves. The perfect ventilation afforded ijy our lofty ceilings, low shelving and open aisles provideaa healthful airiness usnnlly lacking in so large a'store, and . the hundreds of broad windows add ideal lighting to the advantages which have accrued by our Untiring - efforts in this direction. “ ~ 0 WAITING AND RETIR ING ROOMS ON SECOND-FLOOR offer convenience for the-shoppers who spend.an entire day in the ijtore. Our enormous corps of experienced sales people will courteous-' ly and intejigently lend counsel arid attention to purchasers and ^cheerfully answer questions'to those seeking information, With an adequate’sales lojrce, it is possible to serve customers with dispritch and thoroughness, .but at the'snme time early purchasing is urged to avoid the proverbial rnsh and hurry of belatcted people whose delay bringaabout an unavoidable congestion of both cash and .delivery service, CONCERNING TH E MERCHANDISE—We can cater to almost every human want, from baby- hoo.d to old age, kitchen to ballroom.* Onr plans were made months ago; their execution commenced with the departure o f the buyers last summer for the markets of the world, They were instructed' to get the very best of everything in as great a variety as it was possible to obtain. ' From the vast wealth of our resorses there is riot an article of household adornment and use, or for personal possession that can not be,purchased Or selected as suitable Xmas presents. ■ ' - ■ ' ' , The Greatest Ever! <^(!r,.sheJive< l.a tl 66 FraDkliivav lu quui sterr«pd” «‘Mw ri^f^abri»tei5."ycart ■Bismrrn Q *- making herself conspicuous by her ex travagance.. August 26, 1897, abou t'th e time she was released from responsibility to the. penitentiary, she married Dr, Leroy S , Chadwick,,at Windsor, Ont She continued to occupy the Chad­ wick homestead, a t 1824 Euolid ave. when her husband, soon after their marriage, look his daughter arid went to live in-Europe. She obtained vast sumo of money bom unknown sources, squanderer vast sums in unparalleled extravag­ ance, canvassed the hanks of North­ ern Ohio in search o f loans, accvmul ated debts estimated a t from $600,000 to $1,000,000, and lived in luxury in the Euclid ave mansion until Nov. 2 1904, the suit o f H, B. Newton to re­ cover loans of $196,800 exposed her operations, closed the Oberlin . Bank, through the President o f which she had obtained $340,0000, Then she .Went to New York, is c e r ta in ly a re v e la t io n in l s i lk s ^ ll aenmg, sur,7. NOTICE! All persons knowing themselves lu- (Tthted to, the Oedarvilfc Telephone Co. will please call a t the company's office and settle, as .the books must ho closed hv Jan, 1 ,1995 . 47d I I B, Turnbull, Sec. Be Quick. Not a minute should he lost when, a child shows, symptoms o f ’ croup Chamberlain's Cough Remdy given as soon a# the child becomes hoarse,, or even after the cronpy cough appears, will prevent the attack. If never fails, and '« pleasant and safe to fake, For sale by all druggists, ^ HMEdSEELERS' EXCURSIONS. For full Snforrijfltlon about Home utters* *ptrial low fare* to points in Alabama, Florida, Georgir, Ken­ tucky, Imuslamt, Mbsissipptr North and Booth Carolina, Teutieaten arid Virginia, apply to ticket agents, of I'rinWjdvtwm Line#., passing anything ever seen in the city before. It continues today and should bring to The Big Sto e every lady in this vicinity appreciating values that are in many instances not more than a quarter the actual value. You’ll find everything just as adver­ tised. From every part of the manufacturing World we hgve'gathered-together « 'superb collection of uuiqiie arid beautiful merchandise whose exclusiveness adds greatly to the pleasure of-inspecting', o u r supplies. The stocks are full and fresh jand most conveniently arranged. 'Immense reserve stocks have been -pro- • vided to guard against depletion. Ornaments of utmost Simplicity and a rt objects of the-mdst luxurious nature from the plainest to the most ornate may he chosen fo r presents to friends or kinsmen Witn' the as- < surunce of perfect suitability and acceptability I t would require columns to give even the mostmeagre ' list bt the vast quantity o f gift ihiugs in this great store, Below, however, is a short list of suggestions for the guidance of oitr patrons: Beautiful articles in dresss, from dainty Handkerchiefs to modish gowns. '‘Teweterj^KaTifeFHdoRsVNanaLete^^ bhoes an-.l Slippers for everybody; Table and Toilet Linens, Breakfast, Dinner and Tea Services, Platters, € Fish and' Game fcSets, Cutlery, Out Glass, Silverware and other dining room requirements. Bric-a-brac, Statuary, Pedestals, Clocks,,Pictures, Pottery, Mineatures ntid other rare objects o f art in bronze, china, cut cut crystal, etc. Handsome electrolier, Lamps, Globes Shades Cadelnbra, ete. Traveling requisites, Citcben end Pantry necessities, bathroom fixtures, sumptuous pieces of furniture for' every use, including a large assortment of.alrtednd crafts. Oriental and-domestic rugs, curtains, shades,' portiers, draperies, screcris, tapiateries, sofa pillows, etc. Books, Bibles.- Chaistmas cards, booklets, cal­ endars, stationary, writing materials and desk ornaments. Besides the immence amount of merchandise for grown-up folks, we have made splendid provision for the jittte people. Our Toy Department In Basement Occupying neaely 7,500 squarejfeet of floor sp ice, contains a vast assortment of Toys and Playthings for Ohildsen that renders this part of our store unique lii its completeness. No other estableshment iu Ohio can offer a greater or more charming variety of Toys, and the newest inventions ntid ingenious devices for the entertainment of children may be found here, along with old favorites cherished by little folks since early toy times* The greatest care was exercise in purchasing for this department, the buyer visit-' ing only the foremost factories aud accepting only the better grades of goods. Hence the assortment Is * particularly choice. Many of the toys were made to our special order and cannot be duplicated. Our Doll Department In Basement Is oue of the most attractive places in the Big ritore. The ;Stock is replete with ’every-tiationality and variety of drills imaginable—German, French, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Eskimo, Celluloid, Nonbreak* able, Rag, Topsy-Turvy, Paper, Rubber, Stockinette, Bisque and Kid body and others a t delightful to -play with as any child could wish; every conceivable Doll that ban be fashioned ' may. be Selected from this huge assortment. Price-19c to $10.00. Any purchase, large or small, will he carefully stored and delivered when it suits you best, up to and inriudiug Christmas eve. Every arrangement has been, made for the comfort and convenience of our patrons and we most cordinlly invite inspection of the thousands of gift things now on view, confident that it will be an easy and most agreeable task to make selections, and the uniformly moderate prices a t which they are of­ fered will coastitute orie of the pleasant features of the exhibit, 'Just now, in its fall readiness, this is the public's ^hristmas store, .Enjoy it, depend on it. • To thiise o f our out-of-toWn patrons who find it im­ practicable to make personal selections, we offer the service rif our efficient moil order organization, with the nssurance that every commission intruesed to i t will be executed in the interest of the sender. Remeriiher TH E RIG STORE contains a veritabte world of tilings of sense and Sentiment, of course you'll do your Christmas shopping here, everybody does-rit's second nature. We pay you? car fare to Springfield on all purchases of $10,00 or over, L.ABG1 I t X U S ' GA .TALJ C a ll o rw i r i t l W o n d e r f u l O p p o i t i l m :& $5.75, Regular Ohatelaid I Btantifoljy EnanjelWi , > ■ -WweStDesl Finc-Jovreleii SII S f e M j w m n >:“Y£V' ■A' * . W M i 'wspiSSa $14.28, Regular Pi Crown 141£GolJ GaaranU-nl 25 j oars. 15.r-.J inont, Hontmi? (I IWall an ~.r ber'il S ^ $ ‘4 .8 5 . Regul Ouarantogi/j ■ : h I>atH ftandkeren «er Tltc •.-M$$,68: ■ M’o I KHcllCfl ’rin hot phirf, p Wlt*Hnd y o u r h o se a t] modes patt t . D .h TrV to*