The Cedarville Herald, Volume 31, Numbers 27-52

J3<*. by American P.eea A mo - muo»r|: . Th$ to*in incident of tbtt *tcry was gilfeu to* toy &faet. . Th* ) pm et Ropkla Bmek’a asii*i»* tofnt riag vra* a mjgtery. Le*» tb*a a week; * ft« i£I*t*ueq Ifowe* had clreu it t» her j}tt« Treat to- bed one alfbt with it on iwr finger, and when Abe ■woke up jtt the morning R tru. *o»e The bedding W« matched and *b*keo; the toed v n taken apart, tout the ring did not appear, ___ - - Thar* was xt evidence to? burglary' except that tb* writ of a window ip BppW# room, which h§d been <la*ed when «die Trent to bed, was found to tbemoruing ratted* Tju? persons in the bouse besides the somnta were SapUfo’s father, mother, -a^ouBger brother, aged ten, and her cousin, Winifred Loomis, about her own age, Sophia add Winifred, were tile only persorta Bleeping on the floor from which the ring had disappeared, Winifred was an orphan and had been token in for charity. She wa* study-, lag to become a teacher, jSChere was no possible explanation o f the ring’s loss except Winifred had taken it off l»cr cousin’s finger while the latter slept, But this did. Mot account for the open window. Besides, Winifred ■was regarded by all .who knew her as an upright, conscientious girl. i AS -to the thfeOyiy of the theft toy a . nefranh it was Impossible, for. the doors fending from both Sophie’s and Winifred’s room were locked and toolt- 1cd, though the two room9 commUnicato. fed and the door between them was, open. When Sophie told her lover o f her ■httS-Hheintimatedahe belleyed that for komy unknown reason Whuffed hn<J .coveted the ring and.had yielded to a temptation, to take it oft her finger white she slept, Howes remonstrated ugaiust throwing suspicion upon any one without proof, especially Winifred, whotn nil loved and respected. Indeed,* '. bo earnestly -dill he enter upon ’\Vlnl- ' feed’s defense that Spphife took bis am . tlon for a eleW. It suddenly appeared to her that eim had arrival in Wini-, fre&^tbah hot, rival- could’ not endure •toSee her Wearing aring on her' finger which had been given'her by the man she (Winifred) loved, .arid this was,her motive for stealing It . J , What we fear we ary apt to bring id pass, Howe3 was. a manly fellow, nnd the moment suspicion, which he considered unjust, was thrown upon Winifred he became interested in her. and'in. the solution of the mystery by which she suffered. He questioned , Winifred closely Upon -every detail, and One day SOpble- came upon, the two unawares, white engaged In an' animated conversation,-Sophie’s glance at the couple caused both, to blush. She passed,on without a word, and the' result of £he' encounter was a new ■ complication, Sophia was now sure o f bar explanation of the mystery and •pats doubly sure that Winifred had ’ : .W 6Vr«h **§§0 sonditibns the most **- ! - W p i whs ktwpeetod of being os ; tern* with Winifred, that were net ac­ ceptable to his fiancee. Winifred knew this and that she was suspected of having stolen the ring. Sophie knew■ that both the otbets were aware of these things, and yet all this kuowl edge was ignored between the trio, On the surfaceHowes and Sophie were lovers; under the SUrfacd Howes and Winifred, were fast.being drawn tm gethef by an irresistible power,.sym­ pathy in.one, gratitude in the other.' ‘ Howes received a brief note from Sophie breaking her engagement with­ out giving any reason.- It drew 'color to his Cheekand a flash to his eye,- He replied, accepting the situation with­ out comment. Winifred remained a member of the Brock household.1' Why shouldn’t she? Ho one had openly ac- ' eused her. No one treated her anydif­ ferently than before the mystery, NcV- crtheless .she lived a wretched life, ' counting the days till she should be equipped to earn her own living. One night she awoke Suddenly from sleep. The full moon was shining Into the room, and by its light she saw her cousin in her room standing before a mirror combing her hair, Winifred asked her what in the world she was doing that for. There was"ho reply, and in another moment Sophie passed into her own room. There she threw up a window and leaned over the sill, looking out Winifred, realizing that she had-to deal with a sleepwalker and not daring to leave her at the win­ dow, led her to her bed, Sophie lay down without awakening, and Wini­ fred watched beside her, ■ While* Winifred lay awake she thought. The loss of the ring must be in some way connected with this som­ nambulism, Might not her cousin have dropped the ring In the room or out the window? The next morning she revealed what she had Seem Sophie, regarding the story as made up to ex* onerate Winifred, received It with si­ lent scorn. Winifred searched her cous­ in’s room when Sophie was absent and found—nothing, Howes- searched the grounds, also without Success. This was In midsummer. One day in October the gardener was pulling up feoine withered vegetable stalks In the kitchen garden In the rear yard and found the missing ting. Jt recalled to Mm that one night while stfthding at his door he had seen some one throw >something from a window of Sophie’s room, Sophie had thrown the ring from her window while asleep. The explanation came, too late to ef­ fect a reconciliation between Sophie Brock and Oiavenee Howes, lie mar­ ried Winifred Loomis, " , .................LOTIIBB 0, PAftntifX. I F Y O U W EAR SHOE? o f any kind it will pay you to get better acquainted with u«. W e haven’ t space and yon haven’ t time fo r a longwinded argument or a string o f prices that means nothing to you . So just com e in, examine a $ j compare, and if we eai?t 't a k e good ’5 don’ t spend a cent with u s .' ___— -— — B A L D W I N ' S Shoes B ight Prices 2 1 E . Main Street, Bight SPRINGFIELD , • - OHIO. Make U s Prove It* If You Appreciate Bargains FURNITURE Youwill SurelyGomeHere| Makes an Ideal Christinas Gift. W e are in position to offer w ithout question, the Beat values in FURN ITURE , CARPETS, STOYES and HOUSE* FURNISHINGS o f any house In this lection o f the State. W e buy larger than any competitor (we operate M stores) and are ou t o f the high rent district. T h a t means Larger Digcountsf Low sr P rices and Less Expense and the benefitg we give our palrons. R et us give them to y ou in you r California Fruit Store Choicest A ssortm ent o f A ll Fruits in season, Candies aftd Nuts Christmas G oods A rriv in g D a ily . B oth ’ Phones. ‘A jUfifiCCM3T; I- 1 JB*/*A* SupthFntowtikiiaAvn,*. I Ow V V » S p r in g fie ld , O h io , The hriMtwing items are surely specials o f worth, and being so smiaunable, should suffer heavy bu y in g .' You ow© ot be guided b y newspaper prices. Come in SEE and j&dm for yourself. Our Holiday Specials, HOSIERY and NECKWEAR fo r Ladies now on display in beautiful pat'tF'rng aiid large assortment. Prices within reach o f all, from 25c up , W ith each pair hose we g iv en dainty Christmas box Free. M IS S F L A N N E R Y , Corset and Stork Shop, . . - 107 E H igh Sb, 3 Poors from Limestone, Springfield, d .- Cume** ant SeeOar Specialtie* in FineBaby Goods. Christmas shopping. Here you will find a few suggestions le lnw ou ti YOUNG MAN! YOUNG WOMAN! V V t • ,’ ’ j , * } ' * - * ' t * *y -* ., ' - ^ " V c , - * < - ,, * i Y ou Can becom e A , Bookkeeper o f Stenographer IN SIX MONTHS. THlNKH Nelson's Business ■College, 3d Floor-Arcadp Building,' \ Springfield, Ohio, C. b . R E E S E .The, heading Flqrist. The largest and nio$t com- p letestock of £UT FLOWERSand PLANTS, From which to - . select a < ■' Christmas, present. / Call and be Convinced. - 16S. Vountain qve.,; . Springfield,O, DON'T YOU THINK - A tent would $iBk& a good Christmas gift for > your son? Oanvaa work of any description ' Write for catalogpe and prices. SPRINGFIELD (TENT AND AWNING CO., fill B, Main St-, Springfield O. Bell phonq-lUO.-Home^lO*; an The Leadittg ? with WouieiT ' ' • Wldie 'dan’#fail, -tol#e ^ *Hair playg ik L a a r -M .fia 'Ae fo i The Ideal Springfield's Exclusive MiHiriery Store that may h p y o o make a selection. Morris Chairs Sideboards Turkish Rockers China Closets Oak Rockerg Buffets Mahogany Rockers Serving Tables Parlor Tables Extension Tables Smokers' Cabinet K itchen Cabinets Music Cabinet W riting Desks Davenports Divans Couches Parlor S u its . Shaving Cabinets Brass Beds Chiffioners Dressers Bed: for Style. Beit for Price. The belt piece in Central . ’ Ohio to bay, anything in,Mil inery. Bookcase , Ladies* Dresser W e pay 'the freight to out-of-town customers and allow carfares on all purchases o f $15 and over. The C. R. Parish Co., 146-148-150 W est Main St., Springfield, Ohio. fefl&SWAW*!* < •> 29 So Limestone Street Springfield, , O. . , Stf*2 P er Cent Pa id on HTbur Savings? . . . Organised 1892. , , * ‘ y Assets over $1,350,000.00. Write or Call. 3, H. BABBITTS, Breeldent. ; JOHN b . PXiUMMER, Counsel,, CEO. W. NKTTS, Vice President. JE3DWINB. PHELPS, Treasurer. EUGAB A. FAV, Secretary. , ROBERT L. YOUNG, Asst. Treas. The Merchants and Mechanics Savings and Loan Association., 8 South Limestone St- Springfield, Ohio. . Hours*. 8 a. m, to 7 p. m. Sundays: , 9 a, m, to 12m. Home Phone 497* Bell phorte, 1559 i ■ , - > . - * 1',< -* ’ ■ * ' V 4 < t ‘ » . American Painless Dentists Dr. C. F. Hull, Mgr. Corner Fountain Ave.'and Main St., - Springfield, Ohio, 7 FLOW ERS . LAST Fridayand ot Tkii Weet to Ix Mide Mcmnble lhw, for $ b cf^ n for Spratfidt MercfoiU. , F o r A ll O ccasions A rranged In A rtistic S tyles. / Uatil Christmaswe offerHollyWreaths at 15c each.. Elegant ^ p U t r l d t for house or cemetery decoration. Special low prices on Holly for churches,etc., where large quantities are wanted.' TELEPHONE ORDERS GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION. GUSTAVSGpElDER, TheUp-DateFlorist. 1407SOUTH CENTER BOULEVARD ' - - -— -Market-Stand-No,*32;WesfEndof Building.' . . . . . . . .........................................., where. O r i f y o u have com b ings , b r in g th em a long and le t agrownanfc hak^anh reached Whereby all Itorea wm on Priday and Sat- jC p p p | A I p va rto t Q T M A Q T I M F ? UR makp v o n a Rrairl Pntrmnrimir nt-PnfTs - _ swrday of thlawenk vUer escoepUonal bargains on th* rewainft>g stock ©f M A L - m v i O 1 J -'A iM JZ,. u am a x e y o u a u r a i a , r om p a a o u r o r r u n s . - . Holiday gc^ds. In addition, many Special prices will t » made oh aaa- DoIlJWigs, Sants Claus Costumes and Masks a Specialty Mrs. Florence Baldwin, H a ir D ressing and Costum e Parlors. .. King-Building--------------- SPRINGFIELD, O. ~ Take Elevator, John Dickifison & Co, Members Chicago Board o f Trade, and N ..Y . Con. Stock -Exchange. STOCKS - BONDS - GRAIN - PROVISIONS Room 140 Bushnell Annex, Springfield, O. Home Phone 1711. Bell Phone 2311, Suggestions for Suitable ChristinasGifts AlrRHies, 23-Calibre Rifles, Revolvers, Parlor Targets, Liquid pistols. Ice Skates Roller Skates, Safety Razors, Razor Strops, Pocket Plash Lights, Pocket Knives, Folding Drinking .Cups, Foot Balls, Bcxlng (Roves, Striking Bags, Athletic Suits, Gym Sboes, Dumb Bells. Hunt* lug Coats, Sweaters. Ttegglns. IngersOil Watches, WhiBtleB, Match Boxes, Dog Collars and Indian Clubs. , . " P* SLACK ’ S S 0 N 5 BICYCLES, FISHINGTACKLE AND GENERAL SPORTING GOODS 112 East Mam Street, Springfield, O. P IE R C E & CO. T h e T im e . T h e P la ce T h e G oods . For Holiday Shoppers An exceptional showing o f PICTURES BOOKS BIBLES BOOK RACKS M IRRORS PYROORAPHY SETS STATIONARY LEATHER GOODS BRASS GOODS All priced to make- sales— In Variety to make selection pleasurable* PIERCE & CO „ 11 South Fountain Ave., Springfield, Ohio, Holldayge-od#, aonable merchandise that cannot be duplicated, for, tha money any- .whare. Upon tbty page 1« presented the advertisements of a number of thi representative Arran o f Bpringfield, Each and every onewould welcome thp aoqnaintanee of every reader o f tble paper. I f tliey didn’ t, they wouldn’ t have paid Tor the advertistmentTn order to gst their name be fore you, The faefc that more than four times as many out-of-town shoppera are visiting Springfield at this time than one year ago. (certainly attests to the claim that the retail prices on everything that's sojld are lower by actual comparison than’ in any other city in the United Staten. I t shows that the merchants are more thanable to hold thelrown aginst any and alt legitimate edmpetiuon. Metropolitan stores, merchandise and methods have made Bpring* field the natural trading center for this section of the state.’ Every visitor is cordially received whether they wish to purchase or not. Help to swell the crowds that will leave Cedarvlll.e for Springfield on Friday nud Safcurday.of this week. TYPEWRITERS. R«nted, Repaired, or Sold a t prices to suit Buyer or Renter , A ll make Machines fo r Sale. Rented for " 75c to $2.50 per month* Any kind o f R ibbon—55c. Instruction Books and Prac­ tice Paper furnished free. R. H* CARR & CO.* Typewriter Exchange, Room H Arcade Building, SPRINGFIELD, 0. WANTED Men and women to have their old clothe* made to look Ilka new. We have exelttelv* use o f the eel* ebrntad Raven B la ck D y e s Practical Garrmnt Cleaning Co*, W. J, Russell, |Propfiators, W. G. Foiseth W W. Main 8k Springfield, 0< , HUFFM AN 'S s A x s P H o m m o . Artists in Dance, Reception and party Muriel W e sing our Music. Prices Raasoaabla. Bell Phone. Address all oatamunloatlonsto John W . Huffman, .Lagonda Ave., Hpringfield, Ohio, Tw o stores! 31 S. Limestone, and Opposite B ig Four Depot KOSTE VLAHOS, Proprietor, THE STARR PIANO CO* Asker andSeller ofthe STARR. RICHMOND and REMINGTON PIANOS. It wiU bo worth your time m actual money-saving to see our ifne-of perfect, beautiful and sweet toned Pianos before deciding on the pur­ chase of yopr Xmas Piano. THE STARR PIANO 00. seliB direct from the factory, thereby saving you the dealer’ s, profit on any grade Piano yon buy of uh . The Only One*Price Factory Store In Springfield. Parlors, 109 E. High St., Springfield, O. W. H, THACKERY. Mgr. HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR A MOST BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF H O L ID A Y G I F T S IN TH E L INE OF JEW ELRY CALL AT LEO BRAUN & SON, Jewelers 15 South Fountain A ve,, Springfield, O. Joseph S. Lessner Chandeliers and Electrical Supplier. 72 Arcade, [Room formerly occupied by the D.S. *U . Ticket Offlcej , GAS and ELECTRIC FIXTURES ART DOMES and PORTABLES. Tungdone Lamps. Every facility for Satisfactory Service. ■ JOS. S. LESSNER - Springfield BEAUTIFUL, EVERLAST ING RUGS Made from old Ingrain or Brussels carpets, all sizes up to 4 yards In width and any length. Six pounds Ingrain carpet, make one square yard of mg, o f one dol­ lar grade}ionr pounds for 76c grade ; six pounds hrussels make one square yard of rug, 61,00per square yard. Border and fringe furnished free. We pay freightoh all carpets shipped us. TH E SPR INGF IELD RUG FACTORY, SUE. Mam Street, Springfield, Ohio. IT WILL FAY YOU . To Go To % iftorty ft fjoagiaid s iA f«M k > - - *M«t FOR Cigars, tobacco, pipes, etc The Right Bind of Goods, TheRight Kind of Prices, Ahd a Good Place to Rest while fn Town. H KNAPP, ' V .J ■ •■ Maker and Seller o f High-class Tailored. Ladies’ Suits & Coats at Special Reduced Prices Add the best to he had on the market. the only house in Springfield with combined Tailoring and Ifcady- to-Wear Garments, » ■ ■ ■ Ladies' Exclusive Suit Store, W Eni HighSlrwt, SpringBtld 0 . ■VP-75,’ i - rif*. JBOTH PHONES 862... _ Springfield, Ohio. ' ^ 1 Sugar Bowl Candy Kitchen Best Home-made Candies, tOc lb * and up. ' ’‘Wtr^tyioOuiir ftvn Caidlos V & h 'Every Day* % IV /’ * ’ ? O . A . S N O W A O O a i \ m Chfdj Q t . py 63 m U GAIN the ; ern skj w Again v i. .i eiartict i ti A* waking ■ IS* he sees The car??els ol by. { The years ha< of decoy. Where ore th can aay a “Thie is the » , place 01 Where Lord C of day?" No more char . song, And ccnttered throng ■ That clamc held In memory by The weak soul away; Great Caesar, clay, Their might i | as theme (j To keep the g> ''i ■ his play, "^j But still the o > I myrhh Steals down ' ' wore But yesterd: seems, Did Virgin Ma> ' Let fools with dom scou The truth and „ ish doubt Of Great J- scheme 1 Because there without. K ES TBftCAMKtiSOJF' Content arc w- 7 hand; u To Wait,.nor ini • Assured that he will Unlock the door II Of all thy'grao High, jlne » -1 The dearest of •^ eye ; !RI / Of faith with » miracle Of faroff Bethle Q Virgin, wert t Or didst thou el dismayed, , When first th* and learne* On'thee God’s beer* laid? What must have amaze Mg 1 1 f Dolly (in i Tommy (sa ^ ' I m E L E H t*rtOrtB<C«wtT nuAiwtyi«*«ttj OMpCetUtUttl ThePirtbteCwtttJ AKDOTHKft Amet»e»br*j «Me. oMfttlwy c& tvss r s r a t s f s H . UMM o