Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 2, Number 27, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 30 December 1871 — Page 9

Personal.

U. O. Oroverman 1* upending th# boltdUys In Baltimore._ Another member of lite but of tbl» city threatens matrimony.

Jiune* lions and wife have postponed U»«*ir prepared visit to Cuba. C. C. Butler, of the Highland (Ohio) Mail, In visiting rtilailves here.

Commander J. B. Cogblan, U. S.Navy, b-m otflers report In Washington attai week!

Fred Douglas will lecture ia the Opera Doya« in tbia city on the evening jgt January 20tb.

Herbert Madison and wife returned ou Tbunrflay horn & abort bridal trip to ttt. Louis. 1 -i

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i), 15. Olid ia preparing to visit Florida, and probably Cuba, for the benefit ot hirt health.—[Journal.

Owen Tuller will go to Washington )jct week to see a^out some of his bi.nry in il contracts. f. ,* *.

An old lady in town says that she has a #niart nephew who is employed as A distant. Liberian of Congrma,

General Cruft only owns two hundred acre* of cii^ lots. Doij't envy Jifro. Juat think of the taxe*!

Minister Thos. H. Nelson has forwanlod from the City of Mexico $10,000 for the relief of the Chicago sufferers.

Tbe brothers and sisters of Joseph H. Blake -presented biui with an elegant gold waieh and chain on Christmaa day.

The ooptilar Opera House Book Store proprietor has received generous bol-i-l«y trade for which he is Dooley thankful. 'J

W. B. KrumnBaH'r, forhierty of ibis my, is head of the bouse of W. B. W'rtimbhuur A Co., cotton factors, IS'ew Orleans. •*. *L* -i k. l^tio Rockvllle Ropoblican suggests XUrnabas ('. Ilobbs for the Republican ciomiuation for Superintendent ol Publi Instruction.

John and William Shryer ncv of tbe lirin of Austin, Shryer A Co., will open a hardware store in the room .formerly ocoupled by A. Johnson A Co., February 1st.

O. M. Felthus, a noted reader and elocutionist of St. Lonis, will oceupy the OjMirH House next Friday exening. Tho .porformnnce will bo varied and Interesting.:"

II. R. Duval is now absorbed in the gunie of draw porker. When his hand 1.4 not good he uses tho little dodge known to tho Oraud Duke Alexis as Duval's Blurt'. "Never mind tho obituary, Judge," a*id a Torre-Haute culprit wlun the Court became pathetic In pronouncing tUe sentenw. "Let's fix the time for Mi* funeral.—[Ixulsvllio Commercial.

Orlswold will pass over the

tine of the proposed Southwestern lUilrontl with W. B. Tnell next week. They will sUirt from Flora, on tbe O. ,t M, R. R. and travel to this city.

A cltlwsn vho wag so unfortunates to iiavo an ear bitten off in frKJ light last summer talks of going to Philadelphia to have a *iew one put on. The operation will probably bo performed 0 now ear's day.

Uov. W. B. Rlppetoo, of Suntlford In this county, who haa laen engaged in Junlsterhil labor in tho Stato of Ten«rWt*no Tor two years, is visiting relative* In this vicinity. 1I brings with a Southern bride.

Wlwm a Terre-Haute deaooii Tintlged somnolent worshiper with the oontrl1 ulion box, tho sleepy Individual swoke partially, smiled, murmured "I don't smoke," nnd dropped off again.— I Boston PosW

Sheriff Stewart cannot be re-elected the lHmocracy sgaln, txeaase tho 1 v* forbids that any one shall hold the otUce ot sherltf more than two terms consecutively. 8ome of the Democrats My that Col. Stewart shall be the nominee of their party.

A ch»rl table gentleman of this city gave oue hundred Christmas turkeys to poor tmlilea. He did this without divulging his name to the recipient* of the Ltndnrws, or to tV public. Such ao-

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are ealeulate1 to increase one's *nk balance in Heaven. Referring to tbe new year which will UAwn upon us Monday next, and ad reusing hirosolf to the marriageable *ldl«Mitt feminines of his native l*r.d, Mr. Joeh Billings says: Dear girls, tnli la Le*p Year! The eye of the whole world are u^on y«! Assert yore *hui Doyurejalyr

A lUHe Tterre-Ilsote boy recently be«ai»e gristly enttmofed of a little tey irttmpet which had been given him. One night s* he waa being "pnt in hte tilitle bed "be handed tbe trumpet to Uta grsodmoiher, saying: Here, pan'* you blow white I pmyr'—fDenver Hews.

Levy* be«t comet player In America, who wa« here witli tbe Ad»» )aid« PbHMpa troope last winter, aiaito Mt mtfemMl wiUi Duke Alexis Us»r the comlag ymr, and fa« to be la 8». t^ersburft by March li Ite goes to l*tay In tbe tUaperor's aaloa and eon «srt«, sod will ww*lv* t^xty tlimswiwl Ckanet Aw the season. :t te i"T4 that one

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a dietittgaislted 6ma*nent to tbe nswfl' «al profusion ol th&selty hasgoMopthe stage, and Is now playing a cpilllant engagement 1n a Koatoii tben* tAkMg jwHs whldi reqaire sneit utienme^ as timmr. **Tbs mttiage ta «aady, yoar Itooor," or lord,

IHtks «T Bueklnabam has arrived sad

B. B. My rick is fo town.. Dr. Austin's lecture was a saooesa. T. P. Murray returned this morning irom Cleveland,

John H. Berry has returned from the Eaat. He ia well and happy. Oen. Benj. LeFere, of Cincinnati, waa in town yesterday.

J. II. Beiman, jr., will leave this city •ft»r Baltimore to-morrow night* A. J. Grundy haa rented tbe residence of Judge Key, on Sixth street.

The Masons have presented gold watchee to 8. Wolle and Phil.

Schloss.

John Oollett la preaident, and W. E. Levingood Cashier of tho FUat Rational Bank of Newport.

A lady desiring a situation as writing clerk or copyist will do well to read an advertisement in our "Wanted" column.

W. R. Freeman, the artist, has recently painted portraits of Samuel McKeen and wife, and of James Johnston, *. •.

Poter Katzenbach is slowly recovering from the severe injuries received in consequence of being thrown from a wagon on Tuesday.

Vigo county loses a most excellent offlclsl by tbe retirement of John W. Hickox from the position ol Deputy County Auditor. ,f

The members of tbe police force presented their Chief, Luther Gilmore, with a gold badge, valued at |50, on Christmas day. This was a handsome testimonial to an excellent officcr

Hunllngton Smith, U. S. Navv, has received orders to report on board the United Suites steamer Michigan, at Krie, Pa., and leaves, accompanied by bis bride, on Monday afternoon, in obedieuce thereto.

Jobn W. Dodson, formerly of this city, now of Sullivan, experimented with an old shot gun and a red hot ramrod on Monday. The doctor says that John may be able to walk out in two or three weeks.

Tho Newport Hoosler State names Capt. Jatnee A. Bell, of Vermillion, as a man who would fit tbe position of Clerk ol tbe Supreme Court as suugly as though bo had been made for the plaoe, If the Republican State Convention will only nominate him.

Vermillion county is jnst now honored by a visit from a former resident, Charles nubbard, now a four-wived mormon Elder of Utah. It Is said that he intends to open a matrimonial reorultlng offloe in our neighboring county,

A young gentleman well know in Terre-Haute was discovered the other evening, by a young lady on whom be had called, mounted on a chair In front of the mirror, admiring the set of his inexpressibles. Wo withhold bis name on uucount ot the feelings oi bis paronts, who are very respectable people.

Wm. Eggleston, J. A. Bell, Jas. Torrance and Jno. M. Parrett, of Vermillion J. G. MnPheoters, of Munroe S. Coulsotfc of Sullivan Thos. J. Gray, of Clay J. B. I)owd, A. F. White and M. Kernoy, of Parke Frank White, of Owen, and other prominent Republicans of this congressional district, were in tho city yesterday consulting about the political campaign soou to be inaugurated.

Dr. Gus. Wulkop, an Kvansvillo "boy," now a partner In tho Terre Haute pharmacy, Is spending the holidays at home with the "old folks." Gus has been absent over a year, and In that time has much Improved in ap pearance. He la quito handsome, sports a delicate moustache, and, tbe Terre-Haute boys say, Is doath among the girls.—[KvansvllleCourier.

The St. Louis Democrat states that Mrs. Mary A. Llvermore editor of tbe Woman's Journal (ot Boston), Is coming Weet on an extended lecturing tour in January. She is now tho most popular lyeeum woman lecturer in New England and the Boston Journal speaks of her as "the most eloquent woman In America." She will positively lecture in this city during the winter.

strange gentleman enquired at a leading wholesale bouse in this city yesterday where Mr. P. O. Lobby could be (bond—the place where Havana cigars are offered tor SB eenta.

The celebrated JeweWjr establishment ofT. H. Riddle presents deddet ly brilliant appearance, in its magnificent holiday attire, and ia daily crowded with customers. Tbe goods at this store are rich, feafclonable and daaaling and moat admirably suited to this eon. Call and sea.

Tbe place for new and flremh drugs, perfumery and toilet articles ot every variety, English hair and tooth brashes is at the old reliable drag boose, eorner of 4ih and Main street. Gullck Jt Berry run tbia popular house in the most approved style, and gives com plate ssUaflsotlon to several thousand daily eustossem

A. Shide'aestabBakmenl wecan moat «owdMtio«sly rsootumeod to every body, who are desirous of procuring ftM class musical Instrument*. Stride deaisin the best pianos made, Hons supertor to bia can be tound In this country. Remember him at tbe Mnalal laaUtuU South SUt street, where estt be obtained tike beet musical training. rogyiscn cannot hart lbs sptesriid lepatsHou honestly oamed by Soott Sbsafln Ike msnuHsrtars sf the popular elgara of the day. So dgara eerr met with motetoror than his, both far

TKRRK-HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL. DECEMBER 30.1871

A Kentucky girl s:ys when she dies «he desirea to have tobacco planted over her grave, that the ween nourished by her dnst may bexbewed by he§bereaved lovers. There to poetry in ffibe idea. Tbia is abetter ideav take all the spare money you have goi end go to the Great Bankrupt Sale, 116 Ma(n street. You can get a pair of good boots or shoes st from 92-52 down to IA cents. Now la your time to lay In a stock of boota and shoes to laat for yean. The goods must be sold, no matter at what sacrifice.

Among the fire insnarnce agents ot our city, none were more lucky, so to speak, in representing good companies, which have stood the storm of the great Chicago disaster than Havens A Farls. They are agenta for three gobd reliable fire insurance companies, which do business in our midst, and the enormous demand lor policies of insurance in tbe companies represented by them, shows the agents and companies to be reliable. Tbe companies are the Phoenix the North Brltiah and the International.

We think of one or two settled and unsettled questions, "Can we cultivate rain? This belongs to the former list. "Can we raise thunder This is not an unsettled question as m^iy know who are up late of nights antf see what is going on. But you can sit up as late as you please and hear no ^bunder if you use the Family Favorite Burning Fluid, which is

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ware store of H. S. Richardajpn A Co., 18 Main street. Gentlemen in want of clothing made up in the most nobby and fashionable styles can do no better than-to call at the middle room of the Opera House building. And as for readv-made clothing, Erlanger has a few aiore hundred buits whioh ho will sell as cheap as any other man. Remember that Erlanger means business and acts accordingly. The "coat-fitting shirt" which can be made to order only by applying to him is t^e great sh^jct pf the future. 1

Pat was hungry, and got off tbe oars tor refreshments. The cars very thoughtlessly went on. Ye spalpeen he cried, starting on a run and shaking his fist as he flew after them. "Stop there, ye old j^eam waggin, ye murtberln steam engine—ye'vo got a passenger aboard that's left behind." Pat did not get his teas, coffees and groceries of Tattle. All who do tbis are sure to have good luck, to "live long and prosper."

At bis entensive establishment 79 Main atreet, you may find H. Bannister busily engaged in the manufacture of gents' fine suits and all articles in his line pertaining to gentlemen's apparel. His stock is large and Well selected and you cannot fail to be suited. His stock, aeleotetO» kets, bought at cash figures, enables him to fill all orders at low rates. His furnishing goods are always fresh and well selected.

Gather ye pumpkins while ye may, old time is utili a flying the same potatoo that blooms to-duy, to morrow may be frying. But this bas nothing to do with the fact that Jos. Strong sells pure and fresh groceries as cheap as any other man in town. And it is fast becoming known to all both far and near that his teas, coffees and sugars cannot be excelled on earth in price and quality. Buy his ready ground and roasted coffee.

It is to the Interest of every manufacture of boots and shues to make as good an article as can be inado anywhere. Now tho only way to do this is to get the best, and none but the best findings., Burnett & Co., 144 Main St., can always furnish such a stock as low as tboy can be sold. All shoe dealers aro faat finding out that they keep the largest and boat stock of foreign and domestic leathern in the market,

Kissner pays no store rent. KisBner does his own tuning and repairing. Kissner has no help or assistance of any kind. Kissner buys his Instruments in large numbers. Kissner pays tbe cash tor bis goods. These are some of the many reasons why Kissner sells more pianos, organa, and melodeans than any other man, and sells them at such lew figures.

Josh Billings says: "I am violently opposed to ardent aplrita aa a beverage, but aa for tnanufeciuring purposes I thinks little of it tastes good." Well, spirits must be bought and wl should buy tbe best or none. Now to do tbis we only bare to go to J. & Lyne A Co'a opposite tbe Terre-Haute House, where you get tbe Bodhever Oarte Blanche Champagne,

Those who wish a perfcet and lifelike photograph taken ahonld go to the elegant and spacioua art galH^y of D. H. Wright opposite, tbe Opera Honae, and secure tbe service* of that celebrated artist. He is acknowledged.j|jp all to be a first clses artist and suttaina his reputation as such. His prioea, too, are very reasonsble.

O. Rankin has now on hand One of tbe largest ftoeat and most complete assortments of drugs and cbetnlcsls ever brought to tbe eity. Tboee wiahing to procure pure drugs sbotid by sll meana visit this extoaaive establishment. Rankin sella aacheapaa tbe cheapest and aU shook) remember bin ftae assortment ot perfomerieel .•.**

A thing of beauty is a foy fosever." Therefore, eoe of tboee tee aaavtrietsed mantles at Moore 4k Hagerty'S ia a joy Imover lor they are wftbowt doobt beantiea. And we see no reason why they may not last forever or a greater portfcm of that time at least. And tbe? hare the grstee to state*,

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We have looked through many drug storea in the Northweet, inquired into their reputation, and we have found none that excel the mammoth establishment of Cook 4 Davis on Ohio atreet. Their stock Is among the largest ever brought to the weet, and as to purity and freshness, it ia equal to the beet. Cook A Da via oompound prescriptions promptly snd sccurstely, and charge the moat reasonable prices for goods to be found anywhere.

R. W. Rippetoe is gay and happy in the posaession of anew and most tempting assortment of fine groceries. He keeps the best in town, and sella at lower pricea. Everybody who haa purchased of bim can testify to this fact. His location is well known to be at the White Front in National Block. Rippetoe keeps a full, fresh and reliable stock of teas coffees, sugars Ac. and pays highest prices in country produce.

One of the most extensive and varied stocks of fashionable clothing ever seen in tbe west is now on exhibition at tbe mammoth store of Kuppenheimer Bros., 118 Main street. Everybody knows that Kuppenheimer's figures are always as low as the lowest. Remember that this fine stock is fast closing out and bargains in all goods can bo obtained. •&

Boota and shoes in beauty brlcht, Boota and shoes in substance light. "Where do you get such nice fitting boots?" "Why, at N. Andrews', 141 Main street, of course. Andrews is one of the oldest and best boot and shoo makers in the city. He makes boots to order, and guarantees eutire satisfaction every time. His hosts of customers can testily to this fact.

We don't profess to know much about South America or the Sandwich islands, but whore is the Terre-Hauten-tot that don't know that Cory A Co. keep the largest assortment of hardware ever kept in this city, at 121 Main street. Tkey now have everything in the hardware, line, and are soiling cheap.

We recommend all qf our readers) whether living in the city or out of it, to pay a visit to Theo. Stahl's china store, south Fourth street. Such an enormous stock of china, glass and queensware, and in fact almost everything that is needed in all well regulated households, including toy? was never seen before. If you don't believe it go see lor yourselves.

The terrible temptation still remains at R. L. Bail's. Tho prices in stoves and stove-ware are so low there that every article soon finds its way to some one's kitchen. And when it does, happiness reigns supreme and tbe housewife remains hale and hearty. Ball still haa a large lot of those beautiful mantles and excellent grates.

We know of no man who is able to give gMtiUr inducements to those wishing jewlry than J. R. Freeman 161 Main Street. With as large, fine and complete stock of gold watches, chains, silver and plated ware as there is in tbe Htate, hei* able to furnish anythingyou want In tho Jewelry line.

Christmas is gono hut Riddle still continues to sell ribbons, corsets, gloves, hosiery collars and fancy notions very generally as cheap as anybody else in the city. His goods are the latest and the best. Now, ladies, keep 157 Main street In your mind all tbe time, and don't fail to go Ihoro when out shopping.

Tell me, ye winged winds, that round my pathway roar, do ye not know some spot where sorrows come no more? Tho "winged winds" inform us that such a place can be found In the family that buys musical instruments of Paige A Co. This would make any family happy.

Although the holidays are flist drawing to a close, there are still maty attractions left. Geo. Arnold at 168 Main street, has bis share, and be can sell se low as the lowest. Those opera glasses are the best we ever saw, and bia jewelry is fine cheap and of the lateest style.

Ne danger of going over tbe bill to the poor house If you will qnit smoking expensive cigars and try the Havana, manufactured by W. H. Duddlenon, opposite the Postoffice and sold three for "a quarter." There is no longer a doubt that Duddleson aa cigariet is success

B. G. Cox is not behind the timesin Us business. If you think he is, just call for something in his line, at his immense book and atationary depot, in National block. He can ferniah you with anything and everything in bis line, at pricea that would tickle a miser. Call and sse him.

Mr. Winks met with a runaway, which might have resulted seriously but for tbe intelligence of tbe borse, which came to a halt In front of Peter Miller's on 4th atrset, where bia owner pmclissod ss fine snd cheap a sot ot

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aa were ever manufactured.

Static keeps the best optical goods. He keeps them at his fine jewelry eetabliahment. Main, between Third and Fourth streets. Although be keeps the best assortment of optical goods ever brought to the weet, be also baa plenty of doe jewelry a* lowest rate*.

T. O. Dlckhottt Is tke man for trunks, V. G. Dickbout Is tbe man for valises. V. G. ittckbout lathe man for traveling

V. a. Dlekboot is tbe man for

any article necesssry to traveler. V. a Disk boat Is loested at Main St., and cleverer meo are all extim*.

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BEAUTIFUL SHAWLS,

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FOB THE HOLIDAYS!

Great Prepaiations! Useful-Presents to all!

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NEW YORK STORE,

78 MAIN OTHHET, NEAR COURT HOUSE SQUARE.

ARRIVAL OF OIIK EXPRESS PTOCHASF.S

FOR THE HOLIDAY TRADE

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HANDSOME DRESS GOODS, COMFORTABI.E fTRS, BIG STOCK OF KlU' CSLOVEij

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Elegant Scarfs, New Styles of Ties, Pretty Bows

And thousands of other Desirable Articles adapted for CttriattnAS Present 4

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BE SITKE TO MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS PURCHASES AT THE

New York Store* 73 Mam St.,]

NEAR THE COURT HOUSE SQUARE.

WITT EN BURG, RUSCHAIPT & Co.

FIFTY

PACKAGES FRESH TEAS

DIRECT FROM WPORTEBS,

REFINED SUGARS

,i"" Bought Direct IVoni Reflucrs, 4

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lOO BAGS COFFEE^

COFFEE ROASTED EVERY MORNING, ,/

PEANUTS ROASTED EVERY MORNING,

Always for sale fresh at'

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SIGHT OF THE HTEiinfCI COFFEE-POT.

CLOSING OUT -SALE.

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Owing to a change In thin firm on the fir»( of Jannaq we are determined to

Clear Out Our Stock at, Cost and

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To Securcf Bargains in Clothing, Gent's Furnishing Goods, &c. Kuppenlieijiler & Brb.|

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GULICK & BERRY,

GENERAL DEALERS IN

Drugs,: Medicines,* Chemical

Paints, Oils, Glass, &c.

#. Corner Main and Fourth Streets, TERRE-HAUTE, INDR

Agcncy for BARR'S PECTORAL ELIXIR.

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BRATTIN,

Manofiirtarer of nod Wheiewle UUl de&l^r IA WATCHES, 1

Jewelry, SpeetAcles, Oofd

SILVER AUD SILVER PLATED Elgin, W*ltluuB, United HMm, Atut Ftn* OrmU

Klnl Nilioatl Bank Ba OHWWHO, 1*4

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