Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 5, Number 40, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 3 April 1875 — Page 8

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THE MAIL

Paper for the People.

Personal.

Mrs. K. H. Allen is very ill. Jim. Fink's father 1« in town.

Eugene Brnning Is on the sick list.

Sam. White, city this week.

of Sullivan, was in the

Mrs. John F. Meaeham is in the city visiting hor father. John W. Cory, of Asbury University, is home on a short visit.

Col. John P. Baird lias gone to tho Hot Springs, Arkansas. Walter S. Dickerson, of Prairieton, has been adjudged a bankrupt.

Sain. McDonald has at last gone on that big hunting excursion. President J. E. Martin, of the E. A C. K. II. was in the city this week.

Col. E.

Boudinot and Dr. Long,

both live Indians, are in the city. Cy Knapp

has

gone to Colorado. James

Ross leaves for that State on the Uth.

lien.

Ii. Neeley, of San Pedro, Texas,

is in the city, the guest of Dr. Peyton. Prof. Wilson, of Bloomington, is a member of tho Normal School Faculty.

Judge Carlton was at Indianapolis this week attending the Supreme Court,

Mr. Qneonan, late of the livery business, is going to start a dairy in this city.

Hon. Patrick Shannon w'll go South iti a few weeks "for the benefit of his health.

Will Arnold and S. it. Baker have rcturnGil from a two weeks rustication in the East.

James Kyle is mentioned as Democratic candidate for councilman in the Second ward. ltcv. E. G. Taylor lectures on "The Coming Man," at the Baptist church on Monday ovouing.

Wo are to have anothor lawyer. His name is Allen It. Julian, ami ho hails from Bowling Green.

Rev. R. Pullman, of New York, is in the city, and will preach at tho Uuivorsalist church to-morrow.

O. N. AlleA is announced as a candidate for councilman in the Fourth ward, on the Democratic ticket.

B. W. Koopman has commenced tho erection of his building, on tho corner of Sixth and Cherry atroets.

Mrs. (Jrove R. Crafts has rotumod from Massachusetts, where she has been visiting for several months.

P. J. Ryan has purchased tho old Stewart IIouso proporty, and intends converting it into a livery stable.

Messrs. W. B. Tuell, R. G. Hervey and a party ol friends have bee in Il

linois

©n a iishlng excursion this week ('has. Lizons, of Indianapolis, was in tho city this week on business connected with tho now German paper to bo started at this point.

Mrs. Sallio P. Barr hasreltlriicd to the city from Ottumwa, Iowa, where she has been connected with an extensive music house for several months.

Miss Luella Westfall went to Evansvlllo yesterday to attend the banquet given the editorial oxcurslon by tho clt izens of that city last night.

Messrs. Crowder and Wilson have purchased C. W. Mancourt's interest in the Vigo County Bank,and will remove that institution to Sullivan.

T. B. Johns loft this week for New York and Philadelphia, taking his oldcist f«m with him to enter tho military sohool, situated in Chester, Tenu.

Hon. P. iShauuon has received the amount of his claim against the State for service# as Agent of State after a delay of over two years. Even a great commonwealth will do justice occasionally. ...

For thirty years past Chas. T. Noble, Esq., has kept a careful record of the tirst appearance of the Martin birds in this locality. After all, our venerable friend is unable to answer the old question "Where do tho Martins go to?"

At a special election for Justice of the Peace, held in Pralrleton township on Wednesday last, Mr. Woodford D. Malone was chosen by a handsome majority to that important position. Mr.. Malone will uiako an excellent and upright magistrate.^ i.

John Stevens, who murdered Reeves, the carpenter, ia this city rearly six years ago, and who was under sentence of death with Morgan, but was subsequently granted a now trial and sentenced for lite, died in his cell, at Jeflcr* sen vi lie, a few days ago.

Gen. Simon Jiirs.h, one of OHr most genial cltlitens, is about to start three German newspaper* in neighboring counties, "all weaklles." The General is fully competent to command not only brigades but whole divisions in the great Held of newspaper literature.

Ooan» ilaoan Hay-ward, of tho Fourth ward, ia the gentleman for general purpose*. He runs a first-class restaurant, is an eloquent street auctioneer, bossed Purdue's mammoth loe houses last winter, and is now a ward real estate appraiser. Besides all this he attends carefully to all his aldermanie duties, and in a tew days expecta to hoek a lew of the VoautiJul and wary Wabash baas!

Sam. Mahan has uOtgone to Wiaconsin yet. He received a letter from his brother a few days ago that tho Bnow was ouly six feet deep up there, bo he concluded that ho had better wait a short time. "ff

Plymouth chapel, at tho corner of Poplar and Thirteenth streets, have unanimously invited Rev. Mr. Wilcox, of Chicago, who preached there last Sunday, to become their pastor. It is believed that he will accept tho call.

When a young man thinks he would like a certain young lady for his sister, he should begin to save up his pennies, in ordor to purchase for her ono of those matchless Mason & Hamlin Organs, or a Piano from the tirst manufacturers, sold by W. II. Paige & Co.

The office of the Howe Sewing Machine Company in this city is represented at tlio. following neighborhood point?: Sullivan, Shelburne, Bowling Green, Brazil, Rockvilie, Marshall, Paris and Casey—all doing a fino business even at this tirao when there is such stagnation in all kinds of trade.

Froeb fe Fasig, at No. 64 Main street, are determined not to be undersold or

excelled in the manufacture and sale of harness lie coming season. Thoy are constantly making up all grades, from tho finest to tho heaviest, substantial, neat fitting and such as must prove satisfactory to every purchaser.

It is a fact that most of tho people who dealt with J. P. Tutt, opposite tho Opera House five years ago, are dealing with him to-day. There is little change in his custom, oxcept to add new ones. And this comes from selling only good substantial boots and shoos, at moderate prices. llow much a man can oat depends upon where the eatables are purchased. Ifat Arthur Milligan's Marble Front grocery, on north Fourth street, there will be no

danger

White A Mewhinney are gaming an enviable reputation for their fresh bread, rolls, cakes and other bakery goods, and as tho warm weather comes on hundreds of families will avail themselves of tho privilege of supplying their tables almost wholly from their extensive establishment. Every thing is prepared in tho most cleanly manner by the best workmen in the country.

If you ask tho average man what time it is, throe seconds after fio has restored his watch to the pocket, he can't tell j*ou. Speaking of watches, when you waqt a line time piece, or your watch needs repair, call at T. H. Riddle's. He has a large and oxcellent assortment from tho best manulacturers, and the most skillful workmen to attend to repairs.

Button Hamilton, at the Central Bookstore, aro determined to keep the load In the stationery trade, at -wholesale or rotail. A glanco through their stock, showing all tho latest styles in foreign and domestic goods, is evidence of this. Thoy have tho largest stock of Blank Books in tho city, and, buying in such quantities they can afford, and do sell at the very lowest prices. Country merchants can buy hero on as favorable terms as in the larger cities.

Tho Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company with its twelve hun drod thousand dollars to indemnify you with in case y*ur property is destroyed by fire, (and you are tho happy possessors of ono of their policies) is represented at 1 lager's office and a Policy on any good property can bo had by application to him. When you do insure, call and consult Mr. Hager, he will place you right on the matter if you do not understand exactly how you would like your policy written.

One of our farmers has sued his wife for divorce because, after going to New York and listening to a lecture on free love, she insisted upon hailing every man who passed the house and inviting him to have a talk. Aiid what do yoa suppose the burdeu of her talk waaf Why, that everybody who wanted to biyy the best groceries, the freshest country produce, the choicest table supplies, of whatever character, aud at the very bottom prices should go to XL W. Rippetoe's White Front, Sensible woman, wesay. vv.. ./O

I don't iik* these shoes," said'a lady customer, "because the soles are too thick." "Is that the only objection

The undersif after this date

of indigestion. Every

thing that i3 sold there is good, of tho vory freshest nature, and his prices are so low that tho purchasers eat with a good relish.

There is no business house in tho city that stands in better favor with its patrons than that of Miller fe Arletli, manufacturers and deal ere in Harness, Saddles, and everything in this line. They are honest, conscientious dealers, put up good work and are satisfied with a reasonable living profit. See tliom when you want any kind of harness

Oh, ain't they nice? What's nice? Why the olegaut light harness on exhibition at David St. John's, on the west side of tho public square. Now is the time to got your light and heavy harness ready for the summer campaign, and St. John is determined to make prices satisfactory.

Partios contemplating the purchase of a Sewing Machine, should not fail to examino the popular Singer. It has reached the acme of machines and stands today in the load, being the most durable and so constructed as to be the lightest running, and abovo all, making the handsomest stitch that is to be accomplished on a machine. Office and sales room at 310 Main, between Third and Fonrth streets. J. A. Marshall, manager.

Her husband thought she was an angel, as she appeared arrayed in anew costume so radiant was her countenance and so graceful her attire, and he exclaimed, fair visitant from another world! whence comest thou? And the soft sweet cadences of her voice sounded like music fr®m heaven as she murmured from Riddle's, where is to be found all that heart desires in his line of goods for feminine wear and adornment.

ALBAXI.

TERPVE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL.

OUR SPRING- STOCK!!

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CLOTHENG is now arriving. The most elegant Goods of the Season, at J. ERL ANGER'S,

tlf1 to ?h CASH 03STX_.1T I iMr

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A TTENTION—CHILDRESS' RIAQES.

Holmes & Co. have removed their store to 103 Main street, H. Robinson's old stand, at which place they will give special attention to the retail trade. In addition to their stock, they have added a large assortment of glassware, queenswaro, and ready-made clothing. They occupy three stories in carrying on their business. Tho attention of the public is specially invited to their stock of children's carriages they have on hand the finest assortment of this article in the western country, and will not allow themselves to bo undersold by anybody. If you desire to purchase anything In this line bo sure to give them a call before making up your mind. You can be suited with any kind of a carriago, and at almost any price, ranging from #8,00 to as high as fend mothers wish to 8°*

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AYBAKI.

FAT TURKEYS, -r PLUMP CHICKENS, LUSCIOUS OYSTERS, .. SPLENDID APPLES,

blandly asked the salesman. "Yes,

was the reply. "Then, madam, if you will take the shH«, I can assure you that the objection will gradually wear away." This incident didn't occur at Noyes Andrews boot and shoe store, No. 141 Main street, because from his groat variety, the excellence of his foot wear, and prices suited to the times, he has no trouble to suit every customer that calls.

J. A. Rurgan is going to take the lead In the livery business the coming season. He is admirably situated in the elegant new brick stable, on South Thir«I street, has a fine lot of fest horses, and elegant buggies and carriages. With the opening of spring more will be added. Ho is liberal and accomodating, and constantly -winning new customers. You will have no cause for regret in giviug him your patronage when you want to take a ride.

CHOICE BUTTER, FRESH SMOKED HAMS,

AT WRIGHT & KAUFFMAN'S, Corner Main and Seventh streets.

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tor chapped face and hands, at

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ALBABII.

ARMSTONG'S.

I CHEAP NAILS.

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Farmers and persons wanting small lots of nails in assorted sizes, can get bargains by calling at the Nail Works Office. They havo, a lot of nails that were slightly damaged by water at the time the works were burned. The quality is as good as ever. They can be bought low.J m27-4w

^CHOICE MEATS. V-t I

Tho place for something: nice, fot, julcv and tender in tho way of fresh boef. veal, pork, mutton and lamb, ia P. P. Miscbler's Star Meat Market, on Main street, a few doors west of Seventh.

ALBAHI.

WALL PAPERS—New lot, at Win. SI. Barr's, No. 507 Ohio street.

GOODS AT YOUR OWN PRICES AT THE CENT STORK. THE STOCK OF LACES, RIBBONS, SILK TIBS, SILK NECK HANDKERCHIEFS, BUSHINGS, LINEN COLLARS AND CUFFS, CORSETS, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR, ALL NEW AND LATEST STYLES. REMEMBER THE POPULAR CENT STORE, ON FOURTH STREET NEAR MAIN. 1

ALBMI.

—When yoa want a good square meal, elegantly ooeked, drop in at Peipenbrlng's Restaurant, Ibr Ladies and Gen* tlemen, on south side ol Main street, esstof Slxtiu

OPERA HOUSE BLOCK.

ned begs respectfully to inform his friends and patrons that on and le will sell

Shirts and Men's Furnishing Goods!!

EXCLUSIVELY FOR CASH.

All will bo treated alike, whether they are rich or poor. Tho cash system shall be strictly adhered to. Prices will be found more popular than over, and money cheerfully refunded for any goods not satisfactory to tho purchaser.

Have you tried those "Principe" cigars at tho Torre Haute Pharmacy If not you had better do so at once and save five cents evory time you smoke. Thoy are as good as ordinary ten cen£ cigars.

Ladies, before you commence cleaning house get ono of those neat and substantial Step-Ladders at A. G. Austin & Co's. Also see their Feather Dusters and Bird Cages, of which they show a handsome line."

HUNTER, Men's Furnisher, 157 Main St.

NICE CLOTHES.

Gentlemen, if you want to look at some nice pioco goods drop in at J. P. Brennan's Ohio street Merchant Tailoring establishment, and see those Fine French Mohairs, Diagonals and Basket Coatings and some beautiful pantaloon goods. Brennan has low rent, small expenses, and consequently low prices.

SO^-SO.

An article long wanted, for the short price of 53.00, the Combination Bosom Board and Ironing Stand. Y01 must see it to appreciate it. A. G. AUSTIN &, Co. show them, under the gold wheel.

—Onion sets and fresh garden seeds of every description at CHAMBERS', opposite tho post office. w*

P.O. LOBBY. i\'

When you want a No. 1 Cigar call at the P. O. Lobby. We have just received the finest lot of cigars ever brought to the city. Can givo you a bargain by the piece or by the box. Try our cigars before you purchase elsewhere.

S. R. BAKEn & CO.

--For ail extra OOLONG TEA go to J. R. CHAMBERS.

—If you would insure good work, use only tho "PHCENIX PURE WHITE LEAD." Its whiteness, fineness, and great body makes it the most desirable paint.

LAV AYS RELIABLE.

Union Steam Bakery!!

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CANDY MANUFACTORY.

For your BBEAL). CAKES. CRACKERS, and CAKDIES of all kinds. FOREIGN and DOMESTIC FRUITS, nnd FANCY GROCERIES Wedding and Party Orders a specialty, which we aro prepared to fill at sljart notice, and to suit all classt-s of customers.

Goods delivered to anj' part of the city FREE OF OHARGE. Orders left at our store, Between tlie two Railroads, Oil

Lafayette Street, OR OUR BRAITCII STORE, Corner of 12tli and Main Streets,

PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.

FRANK HEINIG & BRO., #1" -At I Proprietor#.

Our Great Specialties: Black and Colored Silks. Summer Silks.

New Lineu Lawns, and Summer Goods.

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OPENING OF THE SPRING SEASON!!

Iron Frame Grenadines. Plaid Grenadines.

Full lines of Spring Dress Goods of every description.

Lower prices than we have yet made

Alpacas and Pure Mohairs. Cashmeres and Drap d'etes.

AT THE ,v

Marble Palace,

No. 620 Main Street, Terre Haute.

The largest Stock of Dry Goods ever exhibited by u*.

Victoria Lawns,

Something quite now in Parasols with Glove Buttoners and Charms as attach

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Spring* OlotMng'!

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By the "Thousands," for MEN, YOUTHS', BOYS'and CHIL DREN, now npon our Counters.

The prices jthis season are lower than ever. We shall make it a point to post you. The figures upon our goods will give us the "Lead" as ever. We also propose to turn out the nobbiest and cheapest suits, madepto measure

Large assortment of Hosiery for LA«" DIES', MISSES and GENTS' wear, from a quite cheap article to tho finest Balbriggan's imported.

New stylos in Ladles' Ties, Collars and Cuffe, Handkerchief^ In plain and fancy colors.

Black Shawls with Silk and Wool Fringes, in Plain and with Embroidered Corners, greatly below their real value. 1"

Lace Curtains, Table Linens, Towels, Sheetings, Bed Spreads, etc., at very low Prices- fa:,. -,i 1 9 I. 6.

We are in position to offer any of the above articles at unusually favorable prices, and extend a cordial Invitation to take a look through the many desirable articles we are offering. Goods will be shown with pleasure, whether purchases are made or not. l"Il IK"

FELSENHELB & JAURIET,

,! MARBLE PALACE, B:

620JHaln Street, Terre Haute.

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1875.. 1875. SPRING OPENING!

Comprising a choice selection of entirely NEW and NOVEL DESIGNS, in Plain Striped Checks aiid Figiifed

Dress Goods!!

The largest Stock of Goods ever brought to the Western Market.

WILSON BROS. & HUNLEY,

our Merchant Tailoring Department cannot be excelled,

MOSSLBR'S SQUARE DEALING ONE PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE.

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25 Oases of New Prints!!

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