Daily News, Volume 1, Number 86, Franklin, Johnson County, 28 May 1880 — Page 4

DAILY NEWS

FRIDAY, MAY 28. 1880.

HORTICULTURAL.

AAMVKHfiAKV EI.KUUATJO OF THE VIGO COI XTV HORTICl LTl'KAL IHMKTIATIOX.

SYNOPSIS OF PROCEEDING'S

The Terre Haute Horticultural society reiebrated its fifteenth anniversary at Joseph Gilbert's farm about three miles east of the city. The celebration took |)Lace on the banks of the beautiful lake Fluvanna. Of the competition display of articles the following is a list of premiums awarded: lii'ti band boqoet—Lorenz Heinl. 8v*i collections feras—Mrs. Loui»a Scholtz.

BeM floral de«ig:—Mias Helen Jeffors. Beat djfplay cut flower*--J. (). Jonei».hand boq!iet~-Mrs. G. A. aud Miss Grace UiyrwarcJ. tUufX quart early May cherrie*-—L. Ileinl.

Be#i (jtiart currants--L. Heinl. Bi-nt Uirce bunche* pit- plant—Same. Bi:«t a*parogn»—Same. Meat rm.ua*—Same. Best beet#—Same. 8e*t lettuce—Same. /ifft collodion of plants in bloom—Mrs. Sclvlt/_

Oixued peas— Mr*. T. W. Harper. Afu-rdinnei the meeting was called to order at 1:30 p. in. Hon. H. D. Scott was t)rrJ, on the programme. His subject was "Our Society," and was a general review r^fthe Horticultural Society since its orgauization fifteen years ago.The following iiit short abstract of what Mr. Scott saicr "The productiveness of the soil of Fort Harrison prairie under the supervision of aa intelligent cultivator, ought under ordinary conditions, to be a sufficient stimUJCHIS carry the thought of that cultivator forward and beyond the common rouiine of grains, grasses and vegetables, •Ut thi: cultivation of fruits, for variety,for rest, for change in the field of labor, and largely for profit. .But it seems such cultivation needs something more.

Let us reflect. For forty years this pnurie was subjected to the growth almost •e.ti'Jusi vely of corn, some grains, some »*(U)/JOWH close round, here, and patatoes Jbtse seemed the only products that coiuaj*«ded a price and brought money.

Apples were grown, and some peaches, jceostly for family use, generally all used 5K /lie neighborhood. Vi one that I reustfuber raised fruit ior profit twenty y/irjrs Ago

We all remember the strawberries Mr. Camningham din raise in the north part of town, a few .(tiarts only for sale, 4.»Shardly enough buyers for those we all remember when Air. Wallace started Jijs Ija\vton berries on the Iiloomington road, what luscious wonders they were ore JIJI remember the few bunches of ca tcuvba, that found fewer buyers. All CMMI seemed to be looking for profit in •other directions, These things lmd been X/'Mcil on profitable crops in other places /Kjrlher east and gloomy descriptions were published.

Men read but hesitated, Alfred Pegg built- his 8 square house and was disj5o/sexl to experiment in a careful way but dually stmrk out boldly, and my first rerxiLleclicn of strawberries and peaches an quantities came from him.

Other men were falling into line, the public demand was rapidly improving ao-d it became evident that Iruits would -pa.y. And to put the matter beyond jJioubt a few men clubbed their knowledge and resolved to try tlie experiment. •Our society was the result.. It boasts •no great antiquity. Fifteen years ago tolny tlie following named persons met r.nd organized "The Terre Haute Horticultural Society."

Joseph Gilbert, O. W. SchafTer, R. W. Thompson, A. B. Pegg. Lawrence Heinl, William Patrick. Joseph Heinl, Thos. F. Barnes, J. A. Foot, J. C. Walters, J. D. barker. J. Parks.

At that time H. W. Thompson was elected President Alfred B. Pegg, Vice Presileat J. A. Foote, Treasurer and Joseph Oilbert, Secretary. Fruit, flowers aud vegetables seemed to have been in tho salmis of these persons and committees on iiioso subjects were appointed. An exhibition was voted and an order entered •that the proceeds should be appropriated to a soldiers' home. This was in May, H&V5. If a man originates a good thing he deserves praise. If he originates something that lessens the ills of life, be it ever so small, he should be held in grateful remembrance. If he originates something that elevates and enobles and adds the material hanpiness of mankind, he (deserves immortality. Who is able to weigh the products of right actions, who shall poise the scale that bore the burthen that time will lift into -eternity? Surely not human hands, nor will man measure the reward of good -deeds. Standing as we now do beneath these shad}' towel's, each dewy leaf and tree laughing in the glad sunlight reflected from the mantle of green o! the varied and beautiful slopeing hills and wood,and looking back over fifteen years of the life of this society, with the ripe experience of half a century, can anyone point out to us a neighborhood or a people that have held a more enjoyable, rational intercourse than these members, within the protecting folds of this society? 1 know of none. To this list of active members itt the early organization we could add the names of such persons as Mr. and

Mrs. C. W. Barbour, Mr. and Mrs. Whid•»k*n. Mr. and Mrs. Con* Barbour, Mr. and Mrs. Schult?.. Mr. and Mrs. Ilulman. Mr. tind Mrs. Silas Price, Mr. and Mrs. David Pugh, Mr. and Mrs. Duy. Mr. and Mrs. jOookiu9, and Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Jones."

The remainder of the programme was an Inquiry from Mr. Warden, of Cincinnati. asking for reports in regard to crop prospects, "which was answered by Mr. Joseph Gilbert that plmost everything is \kwug well, and the prospects are good. The blackberries are rusting some, but all that are left are remarkably line. There are not so many strawberries as at first -expected, as they are also affected by rust. Tlie raspberry crop and cherry crop will be very large, while tlie currant yield •will be verv small.

Mrs. Scholtz gave a short report on vegetables, during which she stated that

bone dust would keep insects from small plants. Next followed a parody on Hiawatha on •'Flowers," written by Judge S. B. Gookins, but owing to tlie inability of the judge to be present, it was read by Mrs. Geo. C. Duv. It was excellent.

Hon. Wm. 3fack, next explained the barometer^ and the storm center, using maps to illustrate his points. These centers nearly all pass over the lakes and out the St. Lawrence. Some of them are traced iuto the Pacific Ocean but most of them have their origin somewhere in or this side of tlie Rocky mountains, and these move sometimes with a diameter of 500 or 1,000 miles, the center of which is low barometer. Of the fourteen that passed over the United States last month five were traced across the Atlantic and one of them was lost in Central Russia north of the Caspain. Every ship afloat is now in tlie signal service and is required to take notes and report "observations. Mr. Mack continued at length

Mrs. Theodore Hulman Sr. read an essay on "Cooking," and spoke of the wonderful progress that has been made in this art within the last half century. Her exercise was full of practical suggestions and recipes that made it valuable, especially to the ladies who in a degree have charge ot the daily preparation of food in the countiy.

Prof. W. A. Jones spoke briefly, his remarks mainl}' being a review of the proceeding exercises. He closed by referring to the fact that Horace Greeley wrote a book on "What I Know About Farming." Mr. Jones says that he could write a bigger book on what "I don't know about Horticulture."

Mrs. M. Adylotte read "Evening at the Farm," in a most pleasing and perfect manner that carried many of the hearers, in their minds, back to the time when the milking hour was a bright spot in the labor of the da}'.

Mr. Warder was callcd upon, and said that he received a circular several days ago, announcing this meeting, and had determined to come up, at all hazard, being well assured that he would find a warm welcome. One of the most beautiful features of this society is the social feature. The history of horticultural so cieties without this social feaure is always bnef. The speaker referred in flattering terms to the society.

Col. Nelson was called upon and said: "I am much obliged, especially to the ladies, for I see they participate in the invitation. I am not a horticulturist nor a floriculturist. I scarcely understand such large words. 1 am a plain, blunt farmer sir, a man who makes his living by the sweat of his brow [cheers] but now like Cincinnactus, [cheers] I have left the plow [cheers] in the field to go forth among the people to discuss the great questions that trouble them. [Loud and prolonged cheers.]

Here some one screamed for Grant. Mr. Julia B. Hosford recited an original poem and was followed by R. S. Tennant who made a few remarks.

Mr. J. O. Jones read an original poem on "Our Fifteenth Anniversary" which was a splendid production and was listened to with the closest attention and highly appreciated.

Mr. Mack read a paper on "The Mosquito," in which this gify and festive creature was reviewed and discussed in a manner that proved beyond all donbt that the speaker was well posted on the subject.

Prof. Scovill arrived just as the society was about to adjourn, and told what he knows about "Cuba." lie spoke for nearly an hour, and gave a detailed account of his recent trip through Cuba and New Mexico. He reviewed the habits and customs of the people, and gave a clear statement of his observations in that Southern clinic.

Short speeches were made by Professors Brown and Hodgiti, of the Normal, and the-society adjourned, to meet on the first Thursday in July at the residence of J. O. Jones, on South Center street.

Thus ends the fifteenth anniversary of a society which the community is proud to acknowledge has a great and good influence among us.

Linton Republicans.

Judge B. E. Rhoads will address the Republicans of Linton Township at Pi ineuto.

lloncy Creek Republican*. A very large and enthusiastic meeting was held at the freight depot, Youngstown, last evening. All the prominent Republicans of Honey Creek township were in attendance, and a great many ladies were present. The meeting was one of the most earnest, serious and attentive ever held in the county.

Nelson St. Clair presided and introduced Hon. B. F. Rhoads who addressed the meeting for two hours upon the subject of State Sovereignty and National finances. The address was an able one and was listened to with much attention.

All the candidates for the various county offices were present and made short addresses.

Ho for Chicago.

The Chicago & Eastcrh Illinois railroad (Danville Route) will sell tickets to and from Chicago at $6 for the round trip from this city, and proportionate prices from intermediate points. Tickets will be good going on trains of June 1st and No. 4 of June Ski, and good to return up to and including No. Sof June 5th. A special train will leave Evansvilleat 8 a. m., June 1st, arriving at Terre Haute about 12:30 p. m., Danville about 2:30 p. m., and Chicago about 7 p. m. Tickets must be purchased before going on train, else full fare will be charged. ..a. 1—uuj. ,i

Democratic County Convention. The Democratic County Convention meets next Saturday. The NEWS would like to know, as that is decoration day, whether or not it is the intention of the convention to attend en mwe and assist in decorating the soldiers' graves. It will furnish them a splendid opportunity to show their patriotism.'

DECORATION DAT.

Order of Exercises and Line of March.

The following is the order of exercises for the decoration-of soldiers' graves tomorrow

Decoration ofaioldlera' grave at 2 o'clock p. m. 'in the Cemetery, or the comrades of the Grand Army of the Bepnblic.

Exercises at the Grand Stand in the Cemetery. 1. Opening prayer. 2. Singing by the choir. 3. Ritual ceremonies of the Grand Army. 4. Singing by the fchoir. 5. Address by Mrs. Howard W. Manning. 6. Address by Rev. O. A. Bargees. 7. Closing ceremonies by the Grand Army, including the Doxology.

The procession under the command of W. H. Armstrong, officer of the day, will move from the corner of Main and Third streets promptly at two o'clock p. m. Comrades of the G. A. R. will assemble at their headquarters at one o'clock sharp.

The comrades of the G. A. R. will also assemble at their headquarters on Sunday, the 30th inst., at 10:30 o'clock a. m. to attend divine services at the FVst Baptist church.

By order of WM. E. MCLEAN,

Comdr, of Morton Post No 1, G. A. R. LINE OF MARCH. The officer of the day announces the following line of march and order of same for the procession on Decoration Day, Saturday, the 29th mst.

I. The First Division will consist of all the military companies participating, and will form in order of rank on South Third street, with head of column resting on Main street.

II. The Second Division will consist of Morton Post No. 1, Grand Army of the Republic, all visiting comrades of the Grand Army, and veteran soldiers of the union armies, who are earnestly invited to fall in with them, and will form oh South Third street in front of Grand Army headquarters.

III. The Third Division will consist of carriages containing the orator and chaplain of the day, members of the choir, invited guests, school children with flowers, and the Mayor of the city and members of the Council, and will form on South Third street, the right resting on Ohio street.

IV. The Fourth Division will consist of citizens and others joining the procession, and will form on North Third street, right on Main. v. The line of march will be as follows: East on Main street to Sixth North on Sixth street to Locust West on Locust street to Third, and thence North to cemetry.

Commanders of companies will report their commands at the points designated promptly at 2 o'clock p. m., when tlie column will move in the order named.

By order of WM. II. ARMSTRONG, Officer of the Day.

New line of bird cages just in at Richardson & Co's. Queensware Store. 307 Main street.

Katzenbach's Hay ana Wliips beat all tlie other Cigars.

N. ANDREWS,

The great boot and shoe man, invites every one to call and examine his mammoth stock, he can suit the most fastidious, and has weekly arrivals of new goods, call and see him,, he holds forth at no. 505 Main street.

Go to Wright & Kaufman's for Choice, Staple and Fancy Groceries at reduced^prices.

P. Kornman's barber shop, at cor. Fifth and Main, will be open every Sunday morning from 7 a. m. to 12 m.

First-Claxs Furniture.

Forty years experience in the furniture business enables me to offer a class of work superior to the common factory goods. Chamber, library and office furniture made a specialty. Call and see the most beautiful chamber set at 40 per cent, less than can be purchased elsewhere in the city.

I will also repair and varnish old furniture job work in all branches made to order at No. 513 Walnut street.

CHARLES TRICHE.

Go to Wright & Kaufman's for Fruits and Vegetables. Quick sales and small profits is their motto.

JlflKnctic Artesian BafhM.

Recommended by the highest medical authority for Paralysis, Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia, Catarrh, Gleet, Syphilis, Skin Diseases, Dyspepsia and all Female Diseases. Elegant new bath house. Competent attendants. Cheapest and best baths in the world. Bath house at the foot of Walnut street.

MAGNETIC ARTESIAN BATH CO., Terre Haute, Ind.

Steel Engravings.

J. Q. Button has on view four very fine steel engravings, which he will sell cheap. They are masterpieces of art, and all should see them.

Ask Wright & Kaufman for prices 011 Sugars, Teas, and Coffee also canned goods of all kinds, Hams, Shoulders Breakfast Bacon, Flour, or anything in the Grocery line.

Amusements.

QPERA HOUSE,

DECLARED UNSAFE

By a committee of the Common Council of the city of Terre Hante.

PEOPLE WHO ATTEND PERFORMANCES

At the Opera House, do so at the risk of their lives, in case of fire.

UNTIL THE REPORT

OF THE COMMITTEE

OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

Condemning it is complied with, which is as follows

To the Mayor and Common Council: In compliance with a resolution adopted by the council, December 12th, 1876, your committee on public improvements in connection with the chairman of the committee on water and a majority of the fire committee, have examined the public buildings in the city of Terre Haute as to means of escape in case of fije, and beg leave to submit the following report for your consideration: "The Opera House, corner of Fourth and Main streets, was the first building to claim our attention. Of said buildiug your committee desire to say, they do not consider said building secure against loss of life in can of fire^ and would recommend: 1st: That the Terre Haute Opera House Company, or their agent, be required to convert the three windows immediately in front of their ticket office into a door or doors, with a suitable flight of stairs to empty the first floor of said building in case of fire. 2d That they be required to protect their foot lights with a wire cap in addition to the glass chimneys now in use. 3d: That they be required to lay water works into said building and erect a water plug, and that they purchase a sufficient amount of hose to reach any part of said building, and that said hose be at all times connected with said fire plug in said building, and that the necessary tools be provided for opening said fire plug at any and all times.

The fourth refers to the employment of police. 5th: We would recommend that the stairways in the rooms occupied by Hoberg. Root & Co., Frank «fc Rothschild and Mr. Doolcy. be cased up with iron instead of light "pine lumber, as is now the case.

All of which is most respectfully submitted C. M. CARTER, L. G. HAGER.

P. C. MOHAN.

On motion of Mr. Smith, the above report was adopted unanimously. An Ordinance providing for means of egress from Public Buildings within the City of Terre Haute, Indiana.

Adopted tfurch 10, 1879.] SECTION 1. Be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Terre Haute, that it shall be unlawful for the owner or owners or agent for the renting of any building within the limits of the Cit}' of Terre Haute, to let the same to any person or persons for the purpose of holding any theatrical and other exhibition or public shows, for which money is demanded or received, until the said own cr, owners, or agent, shall have filed with the City Clerk a certificate of the Board of Public Improvements of said City, that said owner, owners, or agent have provided means of egress from said building satisfactory to the said Board, and any one violating the provisions of this Ordinance, shall, upon conviction before the Mayor of said city, be fined fifty dollars and costs for the first offense, aud one hundred dollars for each succeeding offense.

SEC. 2. Whereas, an emergcncj' exists for the immediate taking effect of this Ordinance, therefore, the same shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and publication.

All agree that H. S. Richardson &Co. have the finest display of Silverware in the citv. and at reasonable prices. 307 Main st.

BABY WAGONS.

Scudder is bound to close out his stock of baby wagons to make room for ice cream. Call and sec him. Great bargains to be had.

Before buying your BOOTS AND SHOES call on Paddock & Purcell 407 Main street opposite Opera House. They constantly keep on hand a full line of finest class goods and sell cheaper than anybody. Remember the sign of "By Jingo."

New and elegant line of Silverware just received at Bichardaon's Queensware store, 307 Main street.

A A O N a an $ 1 2 a a a home made oy the industrious. CapiV.t tal not required: we will start you. uyuu Men. women, boys and girls make. money faster at work for us than at anything else. The work is light and pleasant, and snch as anyone can go right at. All who are wise, who see this notice, will send us their addresses at once and sec for themselves. Costly outfit and Verms free now is the time. Those already at work are laying up large sums of money, Address TRUE & CO.. Angnsta. Me.

Havana Whips—a new brand of Cigars.

New and elegant line of Silverware just received at Richardson's Queensware Store, 307 Main street.

Havana Whips, clear Havana, only 5 cents.

Xew line of bird cave* Joftt In at Klch* ard»on Co.'* (Jn«eiwware store, M? lain street.

Burnett & Watson are prepared to do all kinds of general blacksmithing. Give them a calL 306 Cherry street, north side, between Third and Fourth.

Coal Dealers.

J. A. MORGAN,

COAL DEALER,

522 OHIO STREET.

ittisrcllancons.

JOS. H. BHIGGS.

Produce and Commission

MERCHANT,

Corner Fourth and Cherry streets,

TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA.

KATZENBACH & CO.,

MANUFACTURERS OP

I A S

SALESROOM No. 411 MAIN STREET.

Factor}-1804 South Sixth.

TERRE HAUTE. IND.

HI. ZE3I. STATJB,

Livery, Sale and

FEED STABLE!

vs

COR. THIRD AND WALNUT STS.

Mr. Stanb's stock Is very fresh, and In good condition: buggies all new. He also has gentlemen and ladies' saddle horses. 61 tf

L. IvUSSNER,

Palace ol Music,

213 OHIO STREET,

TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA.

Oldest music house in Western Indiana. Always the largest stock on hand kept in this city. Pianos and organs rented so the rent will pay tor them.

QUIGLEY & METZEL,

General Intelligence

AND

Collecting Agency.

225 OHIO ST.,

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

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Hosiery: uo:icrj

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NEWEST STOCK,

Largest Variety of Colors, Greatest Assortment of Styles, and now

THE LOWEST FIIICES.

LisleJTliread and

Lace Top Gloves,

Parasols and Fans,

Buttons and

Jet Trimmings,

Silk Fringes and.

Sash Ribbons,

ALL KKDIXEO TO

A

CASH BASIS

Don't fail to price them before purchasing elsewhere.

J. F. Jauriet & Co.

Cor. Fifth and Main.