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NOTES FROM SOCIETY WORLD.

PERSONAL MENTION OF TERRE HAUTE PEOPLE,

Not Forgetting Quite a Number of Neighboring Towns and Cities.

[THE EXPRESS will gladly publish all personal mention that may be sent in, withholding only that not accompanied by the name of the sender, which is not desired for publication, and that wherein the names are not plainly spelled beyond all doubt.]

A I'leiisanl Birthday Party. On Tuesday evening Master Ralph Taggert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taggart, entertained his young friends at the Union Depot hotel. The little guests arrivce at 4 o'clock and remained until 'J. Games of all kinds were played, and at a seasonable hour delightful refreshments were'served. The occasion was Master Taggart's 10th birthday. The merrymakers were: Ml38 Gertrude Hlckey, I.lnlej Hosford, Miss Laura Cox, Willie Shoemaker, MIHH Martha Bradley, frank Gilbert, Miss Eunice Hunter, Frank Jumper, MIKB QarVlef^fftwn'fer, Hirrr^raman.,.,. Ml»s Helen Layman, Otto dlialey, MIHH Florence Dial, Charley Jumper, Mtsu Florence Briggs, llarry Miller, Miss Nellie linens. kiddle King, Miss Ifertha Hoberg, Frank Krgan. MIHH Alma Miller, Hubert Cooper, Miss Anna Wheeler, .Johnny (.ray. MIHH Florence Forlstall, Steven Bradley. MHS Nadlna Ferryman, Miss hdna Kegan.

PerHoual.

Mrs. L'\ M. Bacon is visiting in Indianapolis. The Misses Neal lfeave for Toronto Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cox have gone to Alton, 111. Mr. R. A. Campbell was at Evansville yesterday.

Mr. E. H. Bindley goes to New Orleans Monday. Miss Fannie Buntin has gone to Missouri on a visit.

Mrs. Prof. Howe is visiting her father in Topeka, Kan. Mrs. J. (T. Elder has returned from a visit to Kansas City.

Mrs. W. B. Tuell is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Smith. May M. Briggs has returned from a visit at Augusta, Kan.

Miss Anna Smith, of Logansport, is visiting friends in the city. Mrs. Oacar Shrader returned to her home in Decatur, III., Friday.

Mrs. Harrison Meeser, of Windsor, 111., is visiting Mrs. C. M. Stetson. Miss Emma Kantmann will sing a solo at the Kirmees, Thursday night.

Mrs. 11. C. Pugh entertained the South End card club Tuesday afternoon. Messrs. J. N. Frist and Clem Elliott, of Clinton, were in the city Friday.

Miss Nora Ahlemyer, of Poland, Clay county, ia in the city visiting relatives. Miss Emma Fisbeck will spend Sunday with Miss Jtintgen, of Kansas, 111.

Miss Nellie Gist, of Evansville, is in. the city visiting with Mrs. William Griffith.

Miss Rose Howe, of St. Louis, is visiting Dr. Kildow's family on north Fifth street.

Mr. Ed Cox, of the school of law of DePauw university, returned to school yesterday.

Mrs. W. R. McKeen entertained the South End evening card club Wednesday evening.

Mrs. Nelson Isham, of Eaton Rapids, is the gueet of her sister, Mrs. Charles M. Warren.

Mr. James Mason, of Alton, will spend Sunday in the city with friends Qn north Fifth street.

Miss Jessie Lakin leaves next week for Cincinnati, where she will make her future home.

Mrs. Charles Foster, of Ohio street, has gone to Kansas City to make her future home.

Misses Lillie McKee, of Mattoon, and Jossie Johns, of Brazil, are visiting Miss Lelia McKee.

Mr. W. II. Miller, of north Ninth street, is still confined to his house by a severe illness.

Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Smith have gone to Aiken, S. C., to spend the remainder of the winter.

Mr. II. II. Madison leaves the first of the week for the East. He will attend the inauguration.

Miss Hannah Whitacre, of Lockport, has returned home after a visit with friends in the city.

Mr. Mort Moreland has returned after a two week's visit with friends in Indianapolis and Muncie.

The marriage of Miss Carrie Smith to Mr. Ralph Garrett is announced for February 26. No cards.

Miss Lena Weinstein, of Bement, 111., is in the city the guest of Miss Carrie Weinstein for a few days.

Mr. Everett White is able to be up again, being conlined about two weeks on account of a broken leg.

Mr. C. W. Mancourt left Thursday for Wichita. He will return with his daughters about the lirst of April.

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Murphy, of south Third street, will go to Washington, D. C., and Baltimore next week.

Mrs. Ed llustes delightfully entertained a large party at progressive euchre on Thursday afternoon.

Mrs. W. A. Hamilton has returned from Indianapolis, where she spent the week visiting Mrs. E. M. Goodwin.

Representative Frank Ader, of Putnam, formerly manager of the Bkating rink here, will be married on the 27th inst.

Mr. D. C. Hopkine. of Madelin, Minn., is in the city, visiting the family of Mr. John McKeever, of north Thirteenth street.

Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Minnick, of Vincennes, are visiting Mr. Minnick's 6ister, Mrs. H. W. Davey, on north Eighth street.

Mr. Carl Kantzleiter and Mra. Louise Bachstein were married Friday evening, by Justice Wildy, at the bride's residence.

Crawfordsville Journal: The Davis family, of Terre Haute, gave an entertainment at Shawnee Mound last Tuesday night.

Couuty Auditor Armstrong has recovered from his resent sickness and would have been at the office but for the extreme cold.

Crawfordsville Journal: The recitation of the chariot race in Ben Hur by Miss Nellie F. Brown at Music hall Wednesday night was full of force and expres­

sion, her delivery was plain and distinct, her manner was emphatic and filled the recitation with much meaning and interest.

Misses Ella and Mayine Dickinson, of Decatur, are visiting their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stanley, of north Fifth street.

Miss Cora Davis leaves to-morrow for Washington, to attend the inauguration of President Harrison. She will visit in Washington about ten days.

Mr. W. A. Hamilton has bought the lot on the northwest corner of Sixth-and-a-half and Deming street. He proposes to build in the spring.

Prof. Duvall, one of the county teachers who was reported sick of lung fever, has recovered, and will resume his duties in the school-room to-morrow.

Mrs. Mollie Weidleand daughter, Miss Trecy, of St. Louis, returned home last Monday after spending a week visiting relatives and friends in this city.

Mr. Samuel Flowers, a prominent citizen of Pierson township, has moved to the city and will live with his son, J. W. Flowers, on south Seventh street.

Mr. John B. Aikman and wife have returned from Leadville, not expecting to go back, as the climate there did not agree with Mrs. Aikman's health.

Mrs. J. B. Morton, formerly of this city, who was injured some time ago in a railroad accident in Texas, i« in the hospital at San Antonio, Texas, and is slowly recovering.

Mr. Joe Somes, of this city, graduated well at the Rush medical college, Chicago, received his diploma and is now a full-fledged doctor. He will probably return here and begin his practice.

Mrs. Lulu Thomlinson, of north Ninth street, entertained a number of her friends at her home on Wednesday evening. Elegant refreshments were served and a very pleasant evening was spent.

Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Sutphen, at No. south Fifteenth street, were pleasantly surprised by their many friends Friday evening. Refreshments were served and the party broke up at a late hour after having spent a most enjoyable evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Moorhead entertained their friends Thursday evening at their home on north Eighth street with a euchre party. Mrs. W. S. Ray carried off the first prize and the contest^for the booby prize was won by Frank Sargent. The ladies' booby prize was won by Miss Maud Carr.

Mrs. Charles L. Braman gave a reception to her lady friends, at her home, on Mulberry street, Friday afternoon from 3 to o'clock. She was assisted by MrB. Oscar Shrader, of Decatur, 111., Mrs. Fred Thompson, Mrs. Horace Pugh, and Miss Wolfe. Several of those who were not able to be present sent their regrets in beautiful basket*) of flowers. Refreshments were served, and a most delightful afternoon was spent.

Mr. Richard Carpenter, of Carpenter's Boston store, will remove with his family to Tiffin, Ohio, on March 15th, where he will take an interest in the Kauil wagon manufacturing company. Mr. Kaull is his father-in-law, and has steadily insisted on having his only daughter return to Tiffin, and Mr. C. has decided to make the change. The business hero, which has been quite successful, will be conducted entirely by Mr. Carpenter, sr.

Indianapolis Sentinel: The wedding of 'Mis« Lena Merl and Mr. Jacob Schmitt, of Terre Haute, took place at? St. Mary's Church Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock, Vicar General Sheideler officiating. The bride was dressed in cream silk henrietta with orange blossoms. Mr. Chas. Fox, of Terre Haute, was best man and Miss Anna Merl, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid. Messrs. John" Merl and Ed Rink were ushers After a wedding breakfast the happy couple departed on the noon train for their future home at Terre Haute.

Mr. and Mrs. Pater Miller entertained a party of their friends pleasantly, at a masked social, Wednesday evening, at their home on north Fifth street. The following persons were present: Mr. and Mrs. N. Stern, Mr. and Mrs. Nitschie, Mr. and Mrs. R. Hainan, Mr. and Mrs. D. Kiefuer, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Flaig, Mr. and Mrs. G. Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Raphael, Misses Lena and Emma Reicher, Misses Lizzie and Edith Nitschie, Misses Gertie and Kate Stein, Miss Nellie Filbeck, Misses Cora and Lizzie Miller, Miss Gissie Gloyd and Messrs. Charles and Nick Filbeck, Jr., Messrs. Charles and Webb Miller and Frank Mills.

Marshall.

Mr. S. Y. Whitlock was in Terre Haute yesterday. Mr. Vera English spent Friday in Terre Haute.

Mr. Chess W. Littlefield went to St. Louis yesterday. Mies Hattie Whaley has returned home from Terre Haute.

Mr. Harry E. Pinkley, of Terre Haute, was in the city last Monday. Mrs. E. J. Hughes returned home from Evansville last Tuesday.

Mr. Harry Sinsabaugb, of Danville, was here the lirst of the week. Mr. Ed Payne, a fireman on the Van, visited his parents here last week.

Capt. Ed. Harlan attended the G. A. R. encampment at Springfield last week. Mesirs. George and Charlie Shimel, of Casey, were here on a visit last Sunday.

Judge Gaaaway and wife spent a few days of last week with relatives in Martinsville.

Mr. Homer Machlain, of Lower Wabash, was in the city last Monday on business.

Mr. William Berner has gone to Wichita, Kan., to spend a few months with relatives.

Mr. L. B. Mitchell was over from Terre Haute last Sunday and Monday on a visit.

The Rer. Dana Sherrill and wife arrived at home from Lisbon, 111., last Wednesday.

Mr. O. L. Krlborn was in Terre Haute last Thursday to attend the funeral of Mrs. A. V. Lakin.

Dr. Tom WTilliams and wife of Casey, visited the family of John Brooks the first of the week.

Miss Kate Look, of Collinsville, III., came Thursday to visit Miss Lola Stephenson a few days.

Miss Jennie Clark, of Robinson, returned home Tuesday from a few days' visit with Miss Minnie Swern.

Misses Zona Wiley and Grace Sturdevant, of Casey, were here to visit Miss Jennie Marvin the first- of the week.

Mr. Harry Sanderson, who is a student at the Polytechnic, came home Thursday night to remain over Sunday.

Mrs. Will Chenoweth, of Darwin, has returned home from a few days' visit here with her parents, J. S. Lyoan and wife.

Mr. Wm. Dodd, of Paris, was here several days of hist week, working up new recruits for the Modern Woodman lodge.

Mr. Darwin Prewett arrived at home

from St. Louis, where he has been attending medical lectures, Wednesday night.

Mrs. N. S. McKeen, of Collinsville, has been visiting relatives here for a few days. She went to Terre Haute-yester-day to visit relatives there.

Miss Minnie Rea, of Urbana, who has been visiting friends here for over a week, went to Terre Haute yesterday, to again visit her aunt, Mrs. D. O. Martin.

The Hon. Walter Cole returned home from Springfield, Thursday, the legislature adjourning on Wednesday until the next Tuesday, on account of the U. A. R. encampment.

Mr. Jas. P. Greenough, of Colorado Springe, Col, who has been spending a

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with relatives, started for home Thursday night, going by way of Chicago, where he stopped off for a short \isit with the family of Mr. T. R. Young.

Brazil.

Mr. Nat U. Hill, of Bloomington, is in the city. Mrs. Wilson, of Peru, Ind., is visiting relatives in the city.

The exit of miners to other mining sections continues from day to day. Revival at U. B. church has closed. Over a hundred accessions reported.

Mr. Phil. Brubach has left the city to reside for a time at Emmsworth, Pa. Recorder Gillfillan is spending several days at his old home, Center Point.

Mrs. MacElkin of Newton, 111., is visiting relatives and old-time friends in the city.

The Rev. Lewis, pastor M. E. Church, and wife, have returned from their trip South.

County Treasurer-elect Ernst Muehler, of Bowling Green, is in the city on business.

Postmaster J. D. Sourwine contemplates a tour of Florida, etarting first of next week.

Mercury reached the lowest point of the season this, Saturday, morningtwo below zero.

Miss Ida Coffey, daughter of Judge Coffey, will attend the inauguration, then visit relatives at Baltimore.

Mr. J. R. Veach, a former coal operator here, was killed by a falling tree a few days ago near Dayton, Wyo.

Mr. W. T. Barnett, of Saline City, traveling for Hulman & Cox, will locate at Terre Haute in the near future.

Mr. Noah Rodenberger, of Bowling Green, has sold out at that place and will become a citizen of Terre Haute.

Dr. John Williams, of Bowling Green, an old-time citizen, was in the city today (Saturday) on his way to Indianapolis.

Mr. M. V. Turner, of Lincoln, Neb., is visiting his brother, A. W. Turner, on his way to his former home, Richmond, Ind.

Miss Mollie Thomas, of Bowling Green, who has been visiting friends in the city for two weeks past, returns home to-day.

Judge Coffey, of the supreme court, has come home to recuperate from the effects of his unfortunate collision with that Indianapolis bicycle.

The curiosity and gossip of the inquisitive of the town has been set on edge by Mr. Dave Kahn's buying a lot and proceeding to build a cottage.

Elder Samuel Slavens, of Staunton, has concluded a revival meeting of three weeks at Pleasant Valley Church, near Grange Hall, Vigo county. Sunday, Feb ruary 10, he dedicated the house, lifting an indebtedness of $120, and adding fourteen members as a result of his labors.

Paris.

Mr. John Meyers went to St. Louis Tuesday. Mr. W. R. Swinford has gone to Chicago on a visit.

Mrs. Nettie Trogdon is visiting her mother in Evansville, Wis. Mrs. James Ely, of Indianapolis, is visiting her father, Dr. A. J. Miller.

Mrs. R. N. Parrifh and Mrs. Busbe spent Sunday with relatives in Marshall. Miss Anna Thornton, of Shelbyville, 111., ia the guest of Miss Nettie Hunter.

Miss Amanda Rhodes, of Westchester, Ohio, is the guest of Mrs. Jacob Cretors.

Mr. John Meloy and wife went to Shelbyville, 111., Tuesday to visit relatives.

Mrs. Charles S. Sandford, of West Lebanon, Ind., is the guest of Mr. W. H. Judson.

Miss Florence Jenckes, of Terre Haute, visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed Whitehead the first of the week.

Mr. and Mrs. Zed Powell returned Tuesday from a visit with relatives in Coffeyville, Kan.

Miss Emma Reed returned last Monday from an extended visit with relatives in Kansas City, Mo.

Mrs. Merry and granddaughter, Miss Bonnie Merry, of Terre Haute, were the guests of Mrs. Mollie Baird Sunday.

Mrs. E. A. Evitt, who has been visiting Mr. D. S. Schenck and family, left Monday for her home in Connersville, Ind.

Mr. A. B. Chilcoat of Chicago, Mr. W. C. Chilcoat of Newark, O., and Mrs. Mary S. Durham of Mt. Vernon, 111., are visiting their father, Mr. N. G. Chilcoat.

The Terpsichorean club gave their first full dress reception at the Armory Thursday evening. A large number of invitations were sent out of town, and some of them were accepted. The young ladies were dressed in elegant evening toilets. Music was furnished by the Ringgold orchestra of Terre Haute. The guests |from abroad vere Missas Celia and Mollie Breinig and Mamie Finkbiner of Terre Haute, Laura Hornberger "and Essie Williams of Indianapolis. Linnie Vance of Springfield, 111., Mrs. O. C. McCarty and Miss Thornton of Shelbyville, 111., and Messrs. Ike Frank, Dolph Joseph, Herman Goetz, Charley Miller, Harry Foulkee, Fred Goldsmith and Lee Sinn, of Terre Haute H. C. Townsend of Danville, 111. H. E. Kiefer of Indianapolis, and Mr. Johnson, of New York.

Sullivan.

Mrs. M. Troll is quite indisposed. Judge Briggs is holding court in Greene county.

Miss Hal lie Hinkle has returned from a visit to Evansville. Miss Dora Sites, of Peru, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stewart.

Mr. Harry Draper, who has been attending school at Notre Dame, is at home.

Mr. Sigel Raines was initiated into the peculiarities of Odd Fellowship Friday night last.

Rumor hath it that an east Washington street belle is to succumb to the inevitable to-day.

Mrs. Geo. Dutton is in Centerville, Ohio, attending her aged grandmother, who is seriously ill.

Mrs. George Pollock started Friday

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on an extended visit to relatives ic Indianapolis and points in Ohio. The Ladies' society of the Presbyterian Church had a meeting at Mrs. J. H. Meteer's Thursday afternoon.

Miss Eva Listen has been quite sick the past week. Miss Emma Callahan has been temporarily teaching in her place.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Davis gave a most delightful party Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. D. have the knack of makiDg one feel entirely at home.

Mr. Thomas W. Reed and Miss Emma Stratton were quietly married Thursday evening last, the RAv. Mr. Anderson officiating. Mr. Reed is a substantial farmer, while his better half is one of Su'livan's best young ladies.

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Miss Mollie Stanier is a guest of relatives at Sigel, IllMr, Charley Garrison has returned from Muncie, Ind.

Miss Emma Keinoehl, of Westfield, was visiting friends here Thusday. Miss Cora English is failing rapidly with that dread destroyer, consumption.

Miss Mamie Kelley, a pupil in the State Normal school at Terre Haute, han been enjoying a few days at home.

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Cunningham was buried Wednesday, after a brief though painful illness.

Messrs. M. L. Cook, Owen Wiley and Wash Sanford attended the state encampment of the G. A. R., at Springfield this week.

Dr. Bruce has been attending the school of Masonic instructions at Decatur this week. Mrs. Bruce is visiting friends at Mattoon.

Messrs. J. M. .Gooch and W. R. Lucas are at Newton. Mr. Gooch has disposed of his store at that place to a brother, in exchange for a farm.

Little Rex, the interesting child of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Peters, took a relapse Sunday night, and despite all medical skill died Wednesday noon.

Martinsville.

Mrs. Frances Shields is very sick with pneumonia. Mrs. A. A. Lowe was in Marion Station this week.

Mr. Fred Wildy, of Terre Haute, was here this week. Mr. Edgar Summers and wife were in St. Louis this week.

Miss Katey has gone to Carlisle, Ind., where she will visit relatives. The members of the Baptist Church made the Rev. Mr. Taylor a present of $10J.

Mr. Harry Gamble and wife, accompanied by Miss Nellie Gamble, spent Sunday in Ash more.

Mrs. J. C. Comstock and Dr. R. P. Comatock are in northern Indiana, visiting Mr. J. C. Comstock.

Messrs. C. M. Howard and Jerry Ishler were in Springfield this week. Mr. Ishler was attending the G. A. R. encampment.

Washington's birthday was duly observed in our public schools, Friday. The rooms and building were decorated nicely.

Kockville.

Mr. Hugh Sherrard is again home from Delphos, Ohio. Mr. H. B. Cord was called to Waveland by the death of an uncle.

Mr. 01. M. Batman and wife are over from Muncie to spend Sunday. Mrs. F. R. Whipple, after several weeks' absence in Indianapolis, is home.

Mr. Will Lang has been married to Miss Effie Bales, of Lebanon, and will reside in Rockville.

Mrs. Martha A. Howard, after a pleasant visit to Bloomington and Bloomlield, Ind., has returned home.

Mrs. I. R. Strouse and Miss Lucy Allen went to Indianapolis to see Mary. Anderson in "A Winter's Tale."

Mrs. D. M. Carlisle left for Charleston, Va., from thence she goes to Washington to be the company of Mrs. John B. Dowd, during the inauguration.

Mr. Johnson R. Darroch and Senor Carlos M. Sigueiros, of Mineral, Btate of Chihuahua, Mexico, have gone to Washington, D. C., to see the inauguation doings.

Neighborhood Notes.

"Opera Bouffe Religion" is the head over an article on the doings of the Salvation army in the Logansport Chronicle.

Mormon missionaries are again at work in the western part of Dubois county, with much success, having established three churches.

Paris Beacon: James H. Banther and Miss Minnie McClure,*Bn eloping couple from Sullivan, Ind., were married in the county clerk's office Friday.

By a fall of slate in Kelley's mine at Grape Creek, near Danville, 111., Thurs day, Nathan Jenkins had his right leg broken, jaw and several ribs badly injured.

Crawfordsville Review: Who said this was the Athene of Indiana? A rotten "Uncle Tom's Cabin" show fills Music hall to the very loft, while a first-class musical entertainment has hardly a corporal's guard.

The remains of John Restorer, a miner who was killed at the Runcorn mine at Washington, Daviess county, last Saturday, was followed to the cemetery by a procession of 915 men, 591 of whom were miners.

Kansas Herald: A petition is being circulated at Newton, in Jasper county, to have that place changed from a city to a village organization. This is progressing backward, but perhaps Newton bit off more than she could "chaw" when she became a city.

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VICTIM TO BUCKETSHOPS.

A County Treasurer is a Fugitive With a Shortage of £47,000. CIKCLEVILLE, O., February 23.—It was quietly whispered in business circles yesterday evening that James M. Lane, county treasurer of Pickaway county, had absconded and was a defaulter to the amount of from twenty-five thousand to one hundred thousand dollars. Lane left on Tuesday to visit his farm twelve miles away and was to return on Wednesday but did not. Notice was given to his bondsmen, who took possession of the office and began an investigation. Their count makes the shortage about forty-seven thousand dollars. This has accrued since last Sept-ember, when an examination was made. Lace is said to have been irregular in his habits and to have been a patron of bucketshops. He has a family. He was serving his second torn}, having been re-elected by the Democrats in 1886.

Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup is pronounced by thousands superior to ail other articles for the .cure of coughs, colds and all pulmonary complainte.

NEWS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

The Management of Marshall's Opera House to Pass Into fag New Hands.

THE PARIS KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS CELEBRATION.

A Seven Week's Revival—A Suit For Damages—Neighbortiood Notes.

Special to the Express. MARSHALL, 111., February 23.—There was a musical entertainment given at the M. E. Church Thursday night, the proceeds of which were for the benefit of the church. The programme was a good one and nearly all the selections were well rendered. There was a fair sized audience and a neat little sum was realized.

It is reported that Messrs. H. M. Jannev and Chei Littlefield have secured control of the Opera house and will inaugurate a new order of things in the way of amusements, bringing on some solid attractions.

A grand masquerade ball to be held on the night of March 4th is the absorbing theme of conversation among the young folks now. It will be an extensive affair, eclipsing all previous efforts in that line. The projectors are energetic, wide-awake young fellows, who will make it a success.

The Marshall minstrel company are practicing assiduously now, and they will be ready to give their entertainment in about two weeks.

The Wide-Awakejgirls, who recently gave an excellent presentation of the play, "Rebecca's Triumph," at Opera hall, will give a performance in Casey, next Thursday evening, the proceeds to go to the G. A. R. post there.

Paris K. of P. Celebration.

Special to the Exprea*. PARIS, February 23.—The Knights of Pythias celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of the order with a banquet at the Paris house Tuesday evening. Before the supper the following programme was rendered: Vocal Solo "First Song"

Mrs. Maurice Sholem.

Recitation "At the Literary" Will MacBeth. Piano Selection Mrs. Dr. Bell Bacltatlon "Take Keer of Yourself, Jim"

Dr. Z. T. Baum.

Remarks Rev. E. B. Handle Quartette "Gently Down the Stream of Time" Misses McQuay and Plnnell and Messrs.

McCord and Wllhoit.

After the supper several volunteer songs and piano selections concluded the evening's entertainment. The banquet was given by Apollo Lodge, No. 57.

A Seven Weeks' Revival.

Special to the Express. ROCKVILLE, February 23.—The Rev. J. G. Campbell, of the Methodist Church, finished a seven weeks' revival Thursday night. He has been assisted some by other ministers, but did five weeks of the work himself. Over one hundred have been added to the church, and it has been the best revival held in the church for years. The Rev. Mr. Campbell will rest several days, then go to a neighboring county and help in like work.

Sullivan Notes.

Special to the Express. SULLIVAN, February 23.—City Marshal B. W. Luzader has been vitalizing the chain gang breaking Blag on the streets.

The Methodists are preparing to build a new church as soon as spring opens at a cost of about sixteen thousand dollars. The old building has been in use for thirty odd years and is a discredit to the town. The revival services recently closed were quite successful.

Communion services at the Presbyterian Church this morning.

A Suit For Damages.

Special to the Express. CASEY, 111., February 23.—Wednesday in the Cumberland county court the judge dismissed the case of Charles Edwards, who had been indisted for burning his own building and the store of Frank Jennings, some months ago, both residents of Union Center. In retaliation Edwards immediately brought suit against Jennings for $5,000 damages for libel.

Neighborhood News Notes. Washington wants a street railway. Decatur is talking of a new $100,000 hotel.

Logansport has gone wild over progressive euchre. A new elevator and roller mill are to be built at Ashmore.

Danville has a free sewing class with seventy-five members. Fountain county sporting men have organized a shooting club.

The public schools at Danville, 111., have more pupils than they can accommodate.

The students of Wabash college, Crawfordsville, have formed a White Cap organization.

A subscription paper, for the purpose of building an opera house, was circulated in Charleston Friday.

Samuel H. Dunn, a prominent citizen, died at Vincennes, Friday morning, of pneumonia, aged 54 years.

Alva Cox was arrested at Danville Thursday for criminal assault on Mrs. Lydia Holman, of that city.

The date of the next Knox county fair has been fixed for from September 30th to October 5th, inclusive.

In an open letter to the voters of Parke county, published in the Rockville Eagle, yesterday, the Women's Christian temperance union calls upon every voter to join with them in enforcing the laws.

Aaibraw Pilot: There is a great demand for farms in all parts of Coles county. Buyers are coming from various states to secure the productive lands for which this county is becoming famous throughout the country.

Ambraw Pilot: S. S. Ford, the forger, who duped various parties in Champaign, Urbana and Kankakee to the tune of five thousand dollars or more, has been arrested at Tucson, Ariz., and will be brought to Illinois for trial.

Washington Gazette: The I. O. U. W. will be organized in this city next Tuesday night, in the K. & L. of H. rooms. Several members from Vincennes, Evansville and Terre Haute will be present and assist in the work. A strong lodge will be instituted here.

The Crawfordsville Argus News, through an interview with assistant janitor Tom Boraker.'of the court house, is authority that some of the rooms in the Montgomery court house have been used in the past for gambling, and the janitor was paid for cleaning the rooms after them.

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Are known all over the world. We are exclusive agents for them in Terre Haute. Color and quality guaranteed. 40 inches wide. Price 40 cents per yard and upwards. We now have enormous stock of Black Dress Goods, the largest ever shown in Terre Haute. Everything new and desirable will be found in this department. We invite early inspection.

Hoberg, Root. & Co.,

Jobbers and Retailers. Nos. 518 and 520 Wabash. Avenue P. S.—Samples Carefully Mailed.

As

PHCENIX

Foundryand Machine Works

NINTH STREET NEAR UNI0NIDEP0T, TERREIHAUTE, IND. C3 MANCFACTCREHSlOF,

Engines, Boilers, .Mill arid Mining Mach]ir|eryv

ARCHITECTURAL IRON WORK A SPECIALTY.

DEALKRS IN

Belting, Bolting Cloth, Pipe, Brass Goods, and All Kinds of Mill and Machinery Supplies. tg^-Engine and Boiler Repairing promptly attended to.

CLIFT & WILLIAMS CO.,

-MAXUTACTUBIBS Of-

Sash), Doors, Blinds, &c.

-Aim DXALKBS m-

Lumberf Lath., Shingles, Glass, Paints, Oils, and Builders' Hardware,

Corner of Ninth and Mulberry Streets, Terre H»nte, Ind.

BEAR IN MIND 1105 WABASH AVENUE

WHEN IN OTEKD OF

Boots, Shoes or Rubbers!

you can save money In buying them or

GEO. A. TAYLOR.

WfI,LUM CLIFlf. J. H. CLIFF.

CLIFF 6c CO.,

MANUFACTUBKBS OF

BOILERS, SMOKESTACKS, TANKS, Etc,

ALL KINDS OF MPAlttlHS PBOUPTLY ATTKNDID TO.

Shop on First, between Walnut aiad Poplar. TERRE HAUTE, IND

East Main Street Hardware Store and Tin Shop.

FENNER & LITTLE,

Practical Tinners and Dealers in Hardware, Stoves and Tinware. All orders executed promptly and first-class work guaranteed.

1SOO Main Street—Cor. Twelfth »nd Ibln Street*.

0 Barley 70, Corn 12S. Potatoes wo on., etc. \Ve par lD Prl«. *1750 0,, Fart Bee4« •nd on Vegetables for large* yield In 1889 You win one or more If you want to. See'Catalogue about It Operate 5,MX) acres in erowlntr needs. Floor room of «eed store over 2 acresTcellar capacity 60.000 bus. Oar ciff hw 12 malls. 70 freight trains and 54 express daily, so we can filial)orders at vmee. Send scforGrain«uniple or lOn for Olant Cabbage and get Pine Catalog tree.

IOHN A. MUEB, La Crime, Wle.

-*fs

$ :i

Incorporated 1888.

J. M.. CLIFT.ISec'y and Treas.

C. Nj CLIFF

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