The Cedarville Herald, Volume 34, Numbers 27-52

I *•»’* ' ■ ¥ ¥ > ■ » irtftVW i, i For ExoeUeaee Our Job Work wiU compare with tha t of any other firm,,,,, She THIRTY-FOURTH YEAR NO. 50 ." TMt ii«»irk*.&ib*»keit wiife i s to' i dax, 4wi^c» tfcst I ytwrtj «to*crjp, ^ ’ iioo inp**t 3ue * prompt p*t- tlcmept» earHMtly desired. » . » CEDARVIMiS!, OHIO, BKDAY, DECEMBER i5. 1911. m # PRICE, SI ,00 A YEAR What Shall I Buy Him? Wives, Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, Sweet­ hearts and Friends, Are Pondering * Over This Question, Good Sisters, /Allow Us to Offer You Some Suggestions, Buy him something USEFUL!. H e w ill appre­ ciate any of the following articles: Fancy Hose T ies Shirts,. Collars Mufflers Sweater Coats Pa jam as drowns House Slippers * Ra in Coats% Overcoats - Suit of Clothes And many other Useful presents packed in Hol- day Boxes. i ’ - : '•j Jr f .-K I , r * -'j 1 , *' ~ A Christmas Gift for You! If your C h r is tm a s ' purchases am oun t to $ 13.00 we will give you,.free Your choice of $ j.bo worth of m erchandise . All clo th ing bought, w ill be k ep t pressed one yea r „ free of charge Don’t Forget the*' P lace and It'N ow '/ News About Court House. L. C. McLeod, colored, who found the satchel, pocketbook and watch belong­ ing to Mrs. S. T. Baker, which was lost last Tuesday on the Xenia pike, has been placed under arrest by the Xenia police and confessed to a fellow prisoner that he had pawned the •watch. The man’s home was searched and the pawn ticket was found. The watch is valued at §75 and there was about $C) in the pocketboolc, Suit to quiet iiis title' to a 103-acre farm in Cfcdarville Township, haa been brought hy Clarence McMillan against Sarah Jane McMillan and John McMil­ lan. Plaintiff is. the son of Hugh Mc­ Millan, who died testate in 1894, By a will made in 1877, three years before the birth of the plaintiff, Hugh McMillan bequeathed the farm to his wife, to be divided share anti share alike among their children at her death if any chil­ dren Survived her. The will also pro­ vided that §1000 be paid the adopted son,' John McMillan, at her 'death- Plaintiff says Sarah J. McMillan claims entire title and interest in the real es­ tate, and that John McMillan, whom he says was never legally adopted by his father, claims an interest in the real es­ tate in that it' is charged with the, pay­ ment of $1000 to ,bim. He wants his title to the premises quieted against the defendants. ■ , Judge Kyle Monday over-ruled a mo­ tion of the plaintiff to set aside the ver­ dict in the case of P. R. Madden against John Humston. THEATRE HOTES. Contest Very The tenth annual between the Pljila ic literary societies evening in the R. crowd enjoying the tween tfie tonffttt The declamation Miss Margaret phians. Miss Ha sented the Philo Miss Wilhelmitia say for the Pfc sey representing'the.. Philosophies also contest, Mr. Earl ing this society, Shrondes as bis The subject.for That the Panama ■ tiffed,’’ The affir Mr, WehdaU 'Fo Philosophies. Mr. championed the dclphiaris. In tile.' contest Grace Beckley waivijjj adelphians, Miss her opponent Mr. Hugh Tumb ics won ovef Mr, the Philadelphians! | Old of 0 possible .sophtes won 19„» Thfc friendly wa societies has re each., side. .While Philosophies ate jc Tory, they also pdi] fact that the state i front their society^ won ,most all of ciety contest |jmd PhiJpsppb- place Friday itch, a good of rivalry be* was won by the Philadel- rdner repre­ won thees- liu Ilia Para- elphians. the oratorical represent- Mr. *Ream ; “Resolved.; fioufd Be For- thc winner, senting.the rd McGaffic ^for’the Phila- Cal solos MisS for the Phil- gatings belflgj itlie Phifosoph- JMcCorkell for ntsjhe Philo- opponents’ 6, recn the two work-, on lbsb o f the, over jheir vic- |?pride to the “have come t they have % CEDARV 1 LLE, OHIO* T H IS STORE IS SANTA CLAUS’ G IFT HEADQUARTERS Thin year finds us better prepared than ever in the matter of asaqrtmentsand high-claim goods, and as usual the prices are of the Bame rock-bottom scale th a t lias made th is Sporting Goods Headquarters for this section, for tfao past 67 years. - Bicycles- .Guns Rifles AlrRifldS Revolvers Tricycles Ammunition Foot Balls - Pocket Flash "1 light Sleds Boxing Gloves Pocket Knives Ind ian Clubs Motor Cycles Razors Sweaters’ Ingersoll Watches Roller Skates Ice Skates Hoggins Hunting Coats Tennis Racquets Gym Shoes Compasses Striking Bags Thermos Bottles Many Other Acceptable Things Too Numerous to Mention HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL SPORTING GOODS P. Slack's Sons, 112 E. Main Street, Springfield* Ohio. . „ • / ; John Hyams and Leila McIntyre in; Jos. M, Gaitcs’ delightful musical' pro-, duction “The Girl of My. Breams^ a two-act atmospheric play by 'Wilbur B- Nesbit and, Otto Kaperbach, with music by Karl Hoscbna, composer d£ “Three 1 Twins,” “Madame Sherry" and “Doctor! Be Luxe* will be the attraction, at the- Fairbanks Theater,' Springfield, for one' night only, Monday, December 18th, Its*' tuneful charm; its elaborate staging, its atmosphere of wholesome jollity and the clever work of its principals, combine ,1 it sue of the most-a 1 there are an. unusually ta^gc number, are credited as being amofig the prettiest Compositions of Mr, Hoschna, Mr* Hy­ ams and Miss McIntyre' will be sur-. rqnuded by a splendid company. It is the same company and production .as was seen in Springfield last season, and those who were not fortunate in seeing it then will be given this opportunity. The music is glorious and is sung In a manner that brings out all of its charm and brilliancy. Miss McIntyre sings several songs, but makes .two de elded in . idual hits in her songs, “O-o-h Q aybe It’s a Robber)” and “Dri ;Tinklc Tinker,” Once more, don’t fail to see “The Girl of My Dreams.” :ca- • « . A SENSIBLE GIFT . . . for your boy or your girl or fo ran y young* person to whom you wish to give some really helpful Christmas gift, is a savings pass book Irom this Bank, You can have an Initial deposit entered in the bool; ©f any amount from $1 up. Once a young person has a savings pass book with his name on the outside, he will become anxious to increase the entries in i t and thus your gift will grow both by deposits and by the interest we will add. - I f the habit of saving is fostered, such a gift Will mean a great deal in the future career of the recipient- : * DIRECTORS S. W. SMITH, Pres. GEO. W* R IFE , 1 st V. Pres.-' O. L. SMITH, Cashier. OLIVER GARLOUGH, L. F. TINDALL, Asst. Cashier. 2 d V. Pres, NOTICE To Wool Growers and Dealers The following resolution was adopted by the Boston Wool Trade Association, November 21, 1911; ■ . * ’ IVItereas :—it is the desire of this As sociation to increase the value and pop­ ularity of all American grown wool with the manufn curcrs and to encourage not only the raising of better wool, but to improve the manner in which it is pfe pared for market, and Whereas: the wool grown cast of the Mississippi River and. also in the states of Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri comes in more direct competition witLJoreign wool than that of other states, and Whereas: it is nec­ essary to notify growers and store­ keepers as early as possible regarding changes from present methods, ant Whereas* it is deemed advisable to es fablish a Standard whereby atl parties interested may be on an equal basis; it is therefore Resolved; that fleeces grown cast of the Mississippi River ant also in the states of Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri shall not be considered merchantable unless rolled into a firm bundle, desk side out, free from lags or Paris of other AcCces, lied with a hard glased twine not heavier or larger than what is known in the twine trade as she 4Vz~3 Pb INDIA, using not more than three single strings each way of the fleece and all knots firmly tied , Wool put up otherwise than in this manner shall be considered unmerchantable and shall be subject to a discount of at least one cent per pound. Poled: tlint the Executive Committee take such action as they may deem nec-. esSary to thoroughly inform the grow­ ers' and others. GEORGE W, BENEDICT, Secretary, Boston Wool Trade Assn, By request of Keff“& Hastings Bros, The engagement| daughter of M et to Mr. Fred and Mrs. J* C. natmeed Friday i t ty given,by Mts, jijj of the to-be br‘ ' “Dew -Drop several' ym*" ■v* Una -Corry, Frank Corry, son of Mr. was an- dinner' par- json, aunt Sts IP have, for party at Martha Cooley, MKba Anderson, Mar­ garet McClellan, S tu d McClellan, Mary Ferguson, Ruth Jp try and Olive Trad­ er, I t is ,annoi$|rafcd that the wedding will take place dome time in January. Hon, John W. Bookwalter, wealthy Springfield manufacturer, who has lived abroad Several years, has' contributed §10,090 to the Associated Charities in that city, Rev, R. H, Hume of the First TJ. P. Church being president- The Salvation. Army was giveii $2,000 in ad; dition to the other donation, This means that Springfield’s poor and needy will have a joyous Christmas.. Mr. Bookwalter has given to the poor in that city at various times, but this was his largest gift Under a recently enacted laWthe Soc­ ialists of Dayton will ask for ,a refer­ endum Vote in. an effort to knock out a franchise recently granted the Dayton & Xenia traction company by. the. Day- ton council. The Socialists claim that the company does not offer enough to the city for the use of the streets. At 4 recent meeting of the County Infirmary Board John R. Sutton, of Or­ ient Hill/ -Xenia, wa* appointed superin­ tendent to succeed M. S. Smith, who has held the place for three years. The resignation i* necessary,, owing to the ill health of Mrs, Smith, who iSjfoktron of the institution, Subscribe for the Heraid. Notice C, Kdblc’s big Christmas ad, how to make Christmas shopping easy. Also about the great bargains iti men’s and boys’ overcoats, suits and trousers during this month. Don't fail to read this big ad, . . . , When Writing to Sente Cleus Be auro you use the tigh t kind of Stationery. He doean' banswer let- tecs waltten on poor paper, OUR DIN® OF CHRISTMAS ! s t a t io n e r y Is so complete tha t there is no need of your going anywhere olse. Ju st come in aud pick out what you re­ quire. Whether i t ha a box of phi! dren’s paper to write to Old Santa or one for your own regular correspon­ dence. You’ll And'the prides as right as the quality. Wisterman’s Pharmacy FOR A WOMAN FOR A GIRL GIFTS FOR A MAN FOR A BOY Nothing more acceptable than a nice pair of Shoes or Slippers. Fur Bound Slip­ pers at— . 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 For Women and Girls MEN ’S AND BOY’S SLIPPERS 50c, $1, $1.25, $1.40 $1.65, $2 MOSER’S SHOE STORE, South Detroit Street, Xenia, Ohio. Few Stores Equal; i ’ -S f i „ 1 - " t f >. and Fewer StHl Excel MRD’S MAMMOTH STORE For variety, and character of goods, of­ fered for $a!e. Many compliments we have ___________________ lars.on our store. Aijd them. This year we have the greatest- line of HOLIDAY GOODS and NOVELTIES ever of­ fered the people of Cedarville and vicinity. We invite you to come in and look over these goods. WE WANT YOUR TRADE. ->s r ;r Santa Claus has unpacked a great line Dolls, Doll Cabs, Go Carts, Sleds, Wagons, Guns, Hobby Horses, Wood, Tin and Iron Toys, Books, Games, etc., for the little folks. Candies with u s ' you always find the best a t prices th a t please everyone a t . ............ 10c to 35c per lb. Nuts Almonds, Brazils, Cocoanuts, Filberts and Walnuts, all strictly fresh vkmmmmmmmmmmmmim i m l' .....I ' ........... Oranges all sizes, good, sweet and juicy.............. 20c, 25oand 35c per doz Oysters good solid measure per quart 25d; per p i n t . ....................... lfio Celery extra nice for Christmas. Cakes.. We will have a large sup­ ply of those good cakes for Christmas. Leave your orders a few days before. Dishes and Chinaware. a wonder- Suits and Overcoats for father- o . F ful assortment of £he choicest China- son can not help but be acceptable ware to pick from. Our Royal Blue Serge Suits, $15, are Js#cL> China Cups and Saucers.. ,25c to 50c excellent value. China Dishes, finely decorated 25c and 50c Stand Lamps, handsome ones, , $2.50 to $7.50 ..■ ■ ■ ■ ■'/ . Neck Ties for Men and Women. The newest out, in many patterns, a t . . . . . ........ ......... ........... .25c and 50c Side Ruffles f o r , ladies.. . .25« and 50c Pocket Books. and Ladies. Shopping Bags in many styles from 50c to $ 2.00 Rugs. Nothing would make a more acceptable present for the lady ’of the house than a. nice RUG, room size, these we have all sizes and qualities, price range. . . . $12.50 to $37,50 each. Small R ug s .. . . . .$1.00 to $4.00 each Slippers Good and comfortable for Men and Women, ,$1 to $1.50 pr. ■ < ■ • , . . . . , . . , , . , Sweater Goats for the whole fam­ ily from .. . . . . . . . . . .$1 to $3.00 each IN BIRD’ S MAMMOTH STORE I I NOTICE:—Customers, do not bring tickets on Dec. 21, 22, and 23 . £WeJ posi­ tively will not accept them. iMH Subscribe For The Herald * 'm * ‘vf f