Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 5, Number 24, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 12 December 1874 — Page 5

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THE MAIL

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At this season toud-figured dressing' gowns and ill-fitting slippers are being "worked1" by Mry fingers tor raan friends.

W*. (Hwkuim, of Lost Creek townnbtp, whose arm wss amputated last week la ooneequeno® of a gunebot wound, baa since died.

PomuB prioea for the Blade Crook next week. No extra charge for reserved seals, which can be secured at the Central Bookstore*:?.?- "M-i*"- v.-

Jaxo DaAotir who stole money and Janoes MoNeal who atole a mole, were taken down to JeOsrsonville, this week by Sheriff Cartoo, assisted by Chauncey Pritchard,

At the request of tbo agoalxed mother, the police rescued this week from Second street house af ill-feme, a young girl who had voluntarily gone there to lead a life of shame and degradation.

Tuns is a bright boatae* out-leok f*r the costing year in thia city. If mechanics and laborers will "keep a stifl upper lip" and poll through the winter, thty will find abundant employment in the apring.

Thb Ladloi of the Aid Society have met with gratifying aoeeeae In their annual canvaa, thia week, for donations for the poor—all men disposed to ghr® something and many of the contributions have bwm qtiite liberal. ii i»

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This latency interesting stosy eotnmeneed Is TIM Mall of ObH^W. Back nui can be had on application at this once or a* any ef the newe •ki***

AMMomm tbeatrkala under the direction of Jae Steinmehl at Turner Hall to-morrow evening,

Chrmtmaji la coming. Tb* one uifeiling trign haa apPllw The ladiea carry home their own bandies from shopping.

The sicn never Mia. It tollows the nun in bis path around the Globe, wherever thia holiday known, with unerring pr*H«k»i.

How iartivciy the ladiea enter their homea and glide to their bxhm and hide away Itxrir punshasea and what cautiooa against intrusion there are, to be sure!

For two weeks Curioaity is in a state of suspended animation, only to be grattifted in the moraiug of December 2SUi.

'r*A^r~THK CBUMCBBS. Rev. E. F. Howe will preach at the Congregational etKi-ch to-morrow. 8nbjeet in the morning, "Love thy neighbor as thy self," and in the evening will be repeated a sermon on the "Find Great Commandment."

Sentee* at the Ba|Mlst church at II a. m. and 7 P. ». Sul^eota—"Appropriating power of ehi Wii nlty»M Evwl ieetnre on "Thei^ers in the Bgiitof hhtory'*—C. It. Bandcrsesi, partor. 81, Iftephans At the morning, 11 o^okx^, and evening, 7 a'oiook, servioea, Mentions appropriate to the day—tlks third Randay in Adve«t—will be given.

Rev. II. CnNAsy h^da servtosa at the UidrmaW olmrah to-morrow. Subject in th« atornifl$~i*lX*e hard ttaaM," aad in the fmto. *frhere Is a bell far

Christian dtmrch Q. P. Pmto, pastor *-moniiitg wi^wPi«|trf cmini, •Kate*

Centenary—Rev. N. BnkMMn*i theme in the Moctd^|t "Wtaat iMdr At night, «*Tha Stnn^'s

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HQ LID A PRESENTS.

CHEAP— gUBBTAXTIAL-USEFUL.

tTfert Opt J9? Jfcaarf. to Uqr Ifeedk

There am people, who, in HoUday Preeeata, seldom give athooght to* dry goods hoase,bnt searah IbrarUdeseostiy andus^eaa, attrseti ve, ba* of Uttle intrinsic vahta. When it isjnst aaessy to a naeftit aithda that will be jnatss aeesptabte, wa btdiave that we are deing the readers of The Mail a favor In drawing attention to the many articles to be found at Wilson Brothers ft HunleyX who now display an attrsv tiveline of goods ^edaHy adapted to the Holiday trade.

Fin* may be mentioned Dress Goeds —and what mors acceptable than a handsome dress pattern. Far the next two weeks they intend to make a specialty of drees goods and some rare bargains msy be bad. They have a big line of Alpacas and Mohairs, Cashmeres* in black and eoiors. Black aad Ooleeed Silks.

Then there are L*dles linen Collars and Cndb, Handkerchief, plain and hemstitched, embroidered and initial, bought especially tor Christmas presents.

A splendid line of Iriah Foplins and foncy goods, cnbtadflg many noveitiea. Hosiery tor Ladies, Misses a^4 Gentlemen—a fine stock.

A full aasoitment of Ladies Cloaks, of the latent styieasuid costliest patterns} Shawls and Furs.

In the line of staples they have Table Linens, Napkins, Towels, eta, A set of Napkins would be nice. |t!

But we will not enumerate: Our object is mainly to draw attention to the fiict that many useful and attractive Holiday presents can be found at Wilson Brothers A Hunley's, oorner of Main aad Fifth streets. The full and complete, bought tor cash slid seld for cash—and that's why sach b*r» galas can there be bad,

SANTA OLAUar LETTER. I come again thia year,

Wishing to all good cheer, 4 Ttoo' I'm growing qjd and seer,^'HI cannot pause.

I go the eternal round, And little reet hare found, tr Does rav name Ikmiliar sound? 'TO "Santa Claus." 'C 'i

With my jingles and rhymes,

Merry Holiday chimes, Making light of the times— 20MOM the papa*, Zfpjf Whose pocketoain't lined.

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And who seem disinclined, To entertain in their uiind A welcome to Santa Clauis

Xow don't get in a hurry, ?'$ Don't fum, fume and worry, «. Or else yon'U be sorry,

Wcepin' and cryln',

tAr* For in a very fow days, .-J I wlU «open" t« gase. And you^M find that it pays

To buy toys of Ryan.

Ryan would say thst ho has just returned from a visit to the east, and has pnrehased a large Mock of Toys aad Holiday goods, and will have an open ing next Thursday. Parties should not be in a hurry. His arrangements this year are such that he will be able to wait upon all who come. He has rented a room next door to his corner store, which will be entirely devoted to the Holiday trade.

AT A. O. AUSTIN A CO**,

PtUSSENTS FOB LADIES, PRESENTS FOB GIRLS, PRESENTS FOB GENTS*

PRESENTS FOB BOYS.

AT A. G. AUfirnX & 0018.

For the convenience of all patties we have grouped beiow some of the articles suitable tor Holiday Gifts, to be found at A. G. Austin ACVo's hardware store: rRMsnis roa uajhss: BesaUfsd Uoraocn Oansof Bdssontin

Wire Flower Stands, on wheels

fire glands, Coal Vasss, Combination Hat Rack and Shelf for91,2&, and many o4her useful as well as ornamental artktles. raasatfraroa otaut: SkitM of evwy variety and style Gas Hsattag Curling Iron, ail wi.Mn» thing aew and novel that should be seen to he apprfoiated, from |i^5 to fl^O ssors, in aets and ringly, Pen and Kail Knives, French Flano Dusters for 0 ««at%_ «HBtsll stated Tabs aad Washaids,ffl«ds, dm, fiMniwi ww atmruwaw Good WfStenholat aad Rogers Poeket Knives, Fine Ivory and Boxwood Pvekst Rales, Boot Stacking Oases, sa iagealoastavsirtioa. asefhl well as «rna•iwrtisl, answering the pnrpoee of anottosasn wtewi not i» mm. Uttas, Revolvers aad amanltion. raasnm rot sots Clah Skates (Mm «!^0 to PJS6 .Wad! hoaataSkstss for IM» Pocket Knives at all prleea firo« $ omtm to I*JWs boys (lansaad Ptetols, largasi variety its the etty & T^sl €Imrw, filed with awsfol tasia. famnii ma mnmtwoor Oa ha Jbttnd si A, O. Aastia jg CVs Hardware i^ors.

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IS THE Bimr FINimRV BOTH IN MACHINE ft AND CABINET

f" 't Wai. BsgK^Md. WO*K OF AN SB WINQ MA CHINK Orupaa IN THIS MARKET. XrftNTJIK «MMH w.Haa,for Ar.- v^sw:.

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TEHEE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MATT.

THE CHILDREN'S BAMJULB Preceded by the ladiea of the Congt*g»(iwat Chnrch, has grown to saeh pit» portions that tbs tana is hardiy appropriate, and the attdr promises to be of tha most sztenatvasad iatarestlnf ehar actsr. Tha Baasar wiU bs^penintha Ttrotoata Hotel building aestTharsdi Friday and Saturday, day and svening, for the sale ef artl^^M snitabie fcrtidl* day gifla. Bevend elegant dolls will hs voted to children. A bountiful lunch will be set day and evening. Drop in at any boor and eqjoy p, good meal oraoms

SIL VMM WAME,

A stock so large that he has no room to show it, at Riddle's.

GRANGERS.

Bow to invert money, Bayascholsr ship tn the Torro Haute Commercial College for your sons and daughters, so that thsy may learn how to tranaaot business. Garvin A Helnly are wall known to thia community and they will give yeu valus reosived. "I

CORAL SE7V.

Some of the handsomest ever brought to thia city, at Riddlo's, ,s

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GLORIOUS GOOD TIME

FIRST OFTHE SEASON.

Touts A McKennan'a Fourth Annual Mssquerade Ball will be given at Dowling Hall on Wednesday evening of next week, 16th inst.

The great success of all the halls under this management is proof enough that every one will have a good time. Good order will positively be maintained, as heretofore.

Andmisslon $1.00. Ladles unaccompanied by gentlemen,

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Toute's Full Band will be in attendance. ..

NECKLACES.

In Coral and Gold, beautiful to behold, at Riddle's.

Home like Oysters hot Some like Oysters cold, All like Oysters fresh, None like Oysters old.

To get your large, fat fresh Oysters, go to Ed. W. Johnson.

"WHAT SHALL I BUY FOB CHRISTMAS f* Well, the Prettiest Things,

The most appropriate,

The loveliest,

To give Wife or Mother Sister or Daughter Sweetheart or Friend Are to be found at

J. A. FOOTK'8 SKKD STORE

Some particulars will be given next week. But all are invited to call and look through the nicest goods in town,

"HARD TIMES?'*

Theme who go about selecting presents for the Holidays with a judicious sense of the "Hard Times" upon their minds, will thank us for directing their steps to the Hardware Store of Slaughter, Watkins A Co., on the north side of Main, two doars east of Fifth. Here they will fnd such articles ss SkaU riety, Boys' Sleds, Pocket Cutlery, Carvers, Ivory-Handled Table Knivca, Ivory-Handled Nut Picl er's Celebrated Silver-Piated Table and Tea Spoons, Knives and Forks, Scissors, Call Bells, cheaper than ever sold in this city Toilet sou*, extra-nice. All these srUcles are useful ss well as ornamental acceptable and yet not expensive, Sportsmen will here find a full stock of "Tstols. the celebrated Dupont all kinds of ammunition and all the equipments for hunting.

^ADVICE GRATIS.

If you cannot digest what you eat, eat what you can digest. Oat Meal is nst only anti-dispeptic, but contains mors of th« elements ef life and muscle than meal made from any other grain. You will always find a frsah article of kiln dried Oat Meal at Ckambkb's, Sixth stnet» opposite postofflcs,

OPERA GLASSES.

A large aad fine assortment just In, at Eddie's. ANEW TOYSTOBE

John Kuppenheimer has recently opened, at his well known stand, on the north aide of Main street, just east of the Open Hooae, a large, choice and select tot of Toys sad ConfooUons for Holiday Trade. With the elose of the Holidsy he will discontinue this trade,

Is selling at remarkably low

prices in order to sell out the stock See Kuppenhetiasr for the children's

OUTPAPEB PATTEBNS. We have sold the agency for Frank Leslie's Cat Psper Patterns to Mis.

IGARS!

& Wyetfew The patterns spesk for themselves In regard to style sad fit— there ars ao better. A. Ilium A Go*»

RINGS, PINS, STUDS.

In gffest vsrietT. of best goads, ssid st low prices, at Rldalefe.

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THAT THE HOWE SXWINV MACHINE AGENCY IS BECRIVING AND SELLISQ MOBS MACHINES THAN ANY OTHER AGENCY IN TEBBEMAUTX.

DmIJm tbstr trig stock in their new Holidsy on east Main sttvst, Whlto A Mewhl«n?y wilt show a flail •iadk «f Tbya, fius^r gaods sad eonfoe

on MMn street, west of Fifth, They are prepared to filt all deauuids, at icaMMiahie prints, aad at wholesale aad retail. mZJD EATING. a esafySEdag

N'-'rih of Msn|,-V HA Vli ^01 "iiytfMIMk

irtsesaoa, mAud let the best style, drop in s* «Pel}-rilflflng% l-adka aad. M* iiinisg Room aad 1

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IMPORTED ANDKEYWKBT -The Lugast Assortment

bronghfc to the city, Geauhte'LA Rosa and Fior del Ffemar at 10 eents, and tha best 5 cent cigar in town.*

HOLIDAY SPECIALTIES. Tha beet and eheape«t Mixed Csedks, warranted pars and fresh, Ladles and Gents Fins Rossis Leather Poekoi and Bill Booka, something new, A line of line Poaket Knives.

JEWELBY.

Riddle never before bed so large sad attractive a stock ss be asm shows,

LADIES, BEAD FlflS.

The ladies of this city and of the surrounding towns should bear in mlad that a manu&etory of real hair goods is ww in stmMssftil operatkMt at No, LSS Msin street, between Filth ami Sixth, up alalia,

About six months since Mrs. Riddla was indoeed to invests small capital in an enterprise of this kind, conceiving the idea that our girls at home could manufacture just aa good Switches, Curls, Pufifc, Frisaes, Ac., ss any girl in the eastern cities, and thereby give employment to a goodly namber thst might be unable to ft)now more lucrative occupations. This enterprising lady hssso increased bn business that her rooma are altogether too small to accomaiAdata her numerous customers. Her priowi are low, and with good work and mir dealing, her success is airesdy sssarsd. Remember the place, 163 Msin street, up stairs. Sheaiao hasamacliine far taming hair in such a manner that the roots will sll be st the top of the switch, thereby making a smooth switch. She hi also sgent for ET Buttertek A Oo's patterns and Domestic jpatterns, which are the best and only reliable patterns in

WATCHES AND CHAINS. Riddle can't be l«eat on prices and qusllty of these goods.

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SANTA CLAUS.

HIS HEADQ UABTEB& White A Mewhinney have not the room in their placo of business to exhibit tho immense stock of toys they have selected for the Holidays, and so have taken another room, on Main street, a (law doors west of Seventh street, which has been placed in charge of Miss Lizzie Rossman. Their entire stock has not yet arrived, but enough has been opened and put in position to show that in extent and variety this will be the headquarters of Santa Claus. A formal "Grand Opening" is content, plated about the 15th inst. In the meantime those who desire a fifst choice will do well to drop in there and examine the stock.

They will sell at wholesale as well as retail, and offer extra inducements to retail dealers.

—Buy your Cologne and other Toilet Goods of Gulick

Berry. They keep

the choicest. 3-4w

SAVING FUND FOR NOTIONS.

WHITE WHEAT FLOUR. BUCKWHEAT FLOUR and Fine Syr. upa.

GRAHAM FLOUR. NICE LARGE APPLES. NICE LARGE ORANG EH.

At Wright

Kacwm*as's,

Cor. Main and 7th streets.

GL YCEROLE OF ARNICA

fbi chapped face and hands, at BUNTIJC A Armstoxg'S.

THE BIGGEST BOOT.

The biggest boot in town has just been clevsted over the front of Ben Herbert's boot and shoo store, No. 10 South Fourth street, where the old reliable desler in foot-wear, Ben Ilarbcrt, is showings splendid line ef seasonable goods at remarkably low prices.

LADIES' SILK flEfc, RUCHES, GLOVES, HANDKERCHIEFS, AND JEWELRY, IN GREAT VARIETY, AT CENT STORE.

THE STAB MEAT MARKET Is the place for your idee Pork Steaks, Beefsteaks, Roast §eof, Mutton Chops, Veal Cutlets and Roasta, Sausage Bologna, dm. P. P. Miscbler, proprietor, Msin street, west of 7th.

GOOD THING roa

CASH BUYERS*

A. G, AUSTIN A CO.,

Lead off In Hardware adopting the Cash System for 1878. All persons having accounts on their Books are notified to pay op or settle by note before January 1st, 1875, or they will settle with collector.

SAVING FUND FOR NOTIONS.

-EVERYTHING NEW 1ST THE MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS LINE, AT PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES, AT *. L. STRAUS*, 149 MAIN ST. -FRLT HATS IN ALL THE LEADING SHAPES AND COLORS, AT

S. L. STRAUS*, 14» Main Bk

The Markets.

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Th«» following figures sm paJid to formers and others by dcatsis In this dljf ntnTSa-Best. teiu*M rRtlT-flit«

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ClRAlN-OOltK.-.^ Whit« WhsiaL^. Alabama«c»«.

Red Wheat.. Osts..„-^*,.

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Dry a^uni. Flint I

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Holiday Goods!

W.S. H¥iE AfO, fake the toad, and witl devote mdal at» tssatioo to tats line of gMda, V«M| wit* and aak# a specialty ef

300 dozen Ladies' and Ghildren'sHemstitched, Initial Cambric Linen Handkerchiefs,

la rnri'lKS awl rA*CT BSXES, From $t to $5 per Box. This i»*r» nnpMcdePtcd oppartaxtty lotwf a useful present.

OPENED THIS DAY

25 deifN and 15 Sew Styles

FELT SKIRTS!

JUS? RECEIVED

50 Pieces BUek Alpieu, A1I one qaallty, aad bought At Ba&krapt Sale,

At kalf prlee, which wa slkral SHCESTSPEBY4RD.

W.M.RY(KACO.

CANNED GOODS—A well assorted stock. CHOICE CELERY.

FRESH OYSTERS. POULTRY of all kinds. Ism djj At Wrjoht A Kattffhax's,

PAVrNO FUND FOR NOTIONS.

Holiday Presents! 1000 doz Ladies, Gents and Children's Handk'fs. in Cotton, Linen, Swiss, Lawn and Linen Cambric, Plain, Embroidered, Hemstitched, and with initials, at prices to astonish all. «»A. HERZ & CO.

Great Reductions In all Woolen Goods and Furs.

Children's Cloaks reduced. Ladies' Cloaks redaced.

Underwear for all at lower prices. Children's Dresses (Waterproof & Merino very cheap.)

Felt Skirts and Shawls extra low. Everythingrednced for Christmas, at

A. HERZ & CO S.

100 doz. New Ties. A. HERZ & CO. GLOVES of all kinds, handsome and cheap.

A. HERZ & CO.

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HADE Slim, at

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The Lut»«j line and Choicest Interns—of Turkey Red! Tab!eh%~ Blearhed Table Lineas, Tosreln^ and Xapldss, ever offiind in the «B,r' just received, including seoie new stjjrw in Tarkey Red and Bafl* also Tsnrkeg Bed aad (ireea, Day Ilea to matrhi ^JV.8.BT(3B

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Blaek Silk Ljesa Velvet for C'laakaand

Polonaise, just received/

Lsdles wanting Velvets will sorely regret baying before Leekisg at the' stove, as the Qsalliy is Mapertor and the Priea Way Dews.

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PEOPLE COMING 100 MILES!

CROWDS OF CUSTOMERS!

"THESE PRICES DO ITI tT

AK)Uwkeftlil4l Prist*, for cento.

Real good Prints, 6 cent*. Reversible Striped Shawls, H,78. A11 wool Flaaaefct SSomts. Heuvy Wsterproof Cloth, cents, Good Cottage Carptrts, 25 and 90 ce&ls, Yard wide Disss Goods, 39 cents. Heavy Shirting Flannels, 20 and 26c. Dwes Goote, 96 osnts worth 40 cents.

CMhcc^flpngti, HerrbMdi Fvlatii, 8

SIDE BAND PRINTS SAME PRICE! I

Heavy Muslins, 7,8, and 10 oeaat. Best Delaines, 12s and 1A cents. Factory Jeans, 'StofiOeeats. Canton Flannels, 11 cento aad npwaia« Ingrain Carpets, 46 cents to H.00. Fine Black Alpacas, 40 and 60 oeaia. Black Silks way down. Dress Goods, 30 cents worth 45

Don't forget—All the Best Prints at 8 cents.

Thousands of other bargains. Bring your money with yon ss we Sell onlyfe oasfi—only way we can sell at above rates. GOOD BYE TO «WAB PRICJE**."

FOSTER BROS, Terre Haute.