Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 6, Number 40, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 1 April 1876 — Page 8

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PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

Personal.

Mr. $. N'lppert went itast Wednesday

.. T. \V. Harper is visiting his father at XLma, Ohio. John Brake has been seriously ill bat iy recovering. I©# Mr. B. Khrllch will open his big dry goods store ou the 15th

8 Council man K. M. Oilman has return04 from a trip to Council Bluffs.

4*1 mv»*(ienUe Annie'' will pleaie take notice that the spring time hasn't come

Dr. Richardson will deliver his lecture on Addfoon, Tuesday evening.

Thoe. K. Kuox IsTpoicen of as a can dldate for the legislature, and he'd be a good one.

A. It. Link is mentioned as a Democratic candidate for councilman in the Fifth ward. .Sain McDonald has sold a 1.500 bull to Dan Lynch, who has taken it to van-nil le.

A whole platoon of babies will be baptized at tke Second Presbyterian church to-moirow.

Mr. Robert Ctortnun, lute a salesman at W. 8. Kyce A: I'o'a, has gone to Ho berg, Root it C0.

Journal of Tuesday: Dr. Read, yesterday, received lrom Ixmdon a box of tare books valued altogether at $1,080.

ilr. Charles Lustig, of the Banner, is to have a complimentary benefit at "^Turner Hall on the evoning of |he 6th

E. R. Bryant, according to the («asette, is going to build a handsomo brick residouee on Cherry street, ta*t of jsixUh.

Arthur Usher, of Kansas, has been in the city this week visiting old friends ..sad relatives. This is his "native Jficath." 'Mr. John Gregory, editor of the WarMreuJUepublican, Williamsport, is, with his wife, visiting his sister, Air* Profesjtoi Hodgin. ..»-

D. C. Greiner is announml as a Republican candidate for County Clerk. Greiner has "claims," and is besides well &ualit!ied to make the race.

There is a certain vigor and snap about the editorial items in the Journal at present that infallibly point to Mayor i'drnunds as their author. 0

O. J. Stunkard and Miss Rosa Kendall, daughtor of J. R. Kendall, were married Tuesday evening, and left on a short bridal trip to Chicago.

Colonel Thos. H. Nelson and ('orpor als R. O. Ilervey, I). W. Alinshall and VV. B. Tuell took a three days duck hunt in Illinois this week, in one day

Pouts A Hunter have sold their sta bles in St. Louis, and will engage per uianently in the business of buying and selling horses and mules In Ihis city.

A couple of "roofers" trre occupying vithiable space in the columns of the (isxette, disputing the claims of their njspective chickens as heavy weights.

tte-*e English, a printer who was forrcorly woll known here, has recently jofl Mattoon, where he has been working for a year past, and gone to St. I/uis.

Colonel W. H. Dickey, of Hastings, Michigan, a nephew of S. K. Christy, the foreman in tho Express printing office, has been the city this week, visiting his uncle. %V. II. Stewart has published card withdrawing from the race for the Dera-

ricratio

nomination for County Treas

urer. "Ill health and other personal considerations," Is given as a reason for this step.

Journal: Capt. Buntin should riot be characterised under the bead of "grabI bers," In the Express, in the matter of I the sale of school lands. The two tracts, I bought by him were promptly returned to the owners, they having neglected to attend the sale. j)r. Joseph Richardson will deliver the next lectnre in the "home course" on English Literature, on Tuesday evening. The subject will be Addison.

Dr. Richardson has the ability to make as fine a lecture as any man who has yet tried it and we predict that whoever hears him will have a treat.

George E. Harrington has published a card deoliaing to allow the use of his name in connection with the nonllnaUon for County Clerk. It to to be re8 gretted that Mr. Farrington is not lees devoted to the business In which be to engaged. He would make a capital oounty clerk, and could be elected.

Miss Id* May I*puy was married on Monday to Mr. Henry C.

Davis, of

the Richmond machine shops. The oeromoiiy took place at the mddenpe of Mr.

Dunn on north Xinih street, and was performed by the Rev. Mr. Iarwood. Tho happy couple left at 2 o'clock in the afternoon to spend a few flays with friends In houlsvilto. 1 ^lr p. Havens has retired from the editorial control of the Journal.

This step Is made necessary, we unde*tan& by a press of other business wblob imperatively demands his entire time and nttenflon. For the sake of Terrs Haute journalism It Is to be r©* gretted, for Mr. Havens has shown unusual ability in "the conduct of a new*per «fcd would certainly have diaUn gaishod himself. As a writer be was *urteou8, honorable and*fearless, ana ins made many friends.

T. P. Murray has returned from Florida. Fanny B. Price is traveling with the Clifford dramatic oompany.

The Indlanspolis Herald styles this "a city of high-priced lawyers."

L, Goodman A Go., are having a new plate glass front placed in their store room 8. R. Freeman and Button A Hamll ton are io occupy the Koopman building "jintly."

George C. Duy has been appointed guardian of the minor heirs of Mary Rockwell, deceased. *,

returned Ho went

Mr. Stanley Robbins has from the Georgia excursion. as far south as Jacksonville, Florida.

Mr. and Mrs. Felsenheld have taken Dr. Depuy's cjegapt house on north six-and-a-half street, and set up housekeeping therein this week.

Dr.

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W. Munhall is expected to be

present at the formal opening of the Y. M. O. A. rooms in this city, which will occur Tuesday evening. f:X

A horse attached to a grocery wagon ran away this morning throwing Mr. Samuel Stone, the owner of the wagon, out and breaking his leg.

Mrs. Dr. Pence is out of danger and has so far recovered as to be able to hit up. This will be gratifying news to her many friends. Her tfQther is also getting aKng nicely.

Mr. William Paddock and all the other gentlemen (except Ray Jenckes) who went on tho Georgia excursion, have reached homo again in good order ami well pleased with tho trip

The business of bill posting'Kas grown to be quite an important branch of trade in tbo larger towns and cities. Mr. Dishon, when he came to this city sold out his privilege in Indianapolis for $4,000. Ir «-*,

Mr. S. Fellner is in the city making arrangements for tho opening of Mr. 15 Khrlich's now dry goods house. He made it bis first business to interview the ilowspaper men and contract for advertising space. The new house will lie styled the "Western Bazaar." Mr. Fell ner appears to bo a driving, energetic business man, a pleasant gentleman, and will certainly give the new house a good "send off."

Joe. T. Walmsley writes from Philadelphia that "Centennial looms up in the near distance, a great tremendous, startling fact, and Philadelphiaus femil ar with it from its earliest inception are daily expressing surprise at its immensity. Her© is one item: |65,000 and 10 per eent. of sales exceeding ?100,000 is the price paid for "concessions" of the bar privii-egtvf of the Globe Hotel situated on the Centennial ground. It will take all the waters of the 'Catholie Temperance Fonntain' to neutralize this llow of liqoor." ,'

Col. John P. Baird has be£n pronounced insane and will bestnt to the asylum. Since he came home from Evansviile ho has gradually beon growing worse and during the pa*t few days his malady has taken a violent form and ho has been considered dangeroosv It is a terrible attliction and his friends are distressed beyond meamre. Col. Bttird has for many years held a leading position at the Torre Haute bar, and ha» b*en noted all over the State for Me brilliant legal attainments. It is sincerely hoped that bo will soon recover. l&»»ni gave birth to a a tew days ago.

IiSVit week we remarked that "these be dark and gloomy daysr bot nothing to the shadow that house-cleaning will' soon tnrow over the land." And yet there is brightness after that shadow passes—that is, if yo* g* to Wn. M. Barr, No. 5W Ohio street, and leave your orders tor painting, papering and calciminlng. Ilavoyow been tn to look at his new stock ©f wall papers? If not, do so at once, before the stock is too much broken.

I). C. Greiner A Co., of tho Hoosier Store, oornor of Fourth and Ohio streets, have built up and are enjoying a fine trade in boots and shoes. Thoir present stock, they elaim, ha* been bought on uuusually favorable terms, and they can and do sell goods at lower prices than any other bouse In the city. A call will convince the most skeptical that their goods are first class and that there are decided advantages in buying at the Hoosier Store.

Messrs. Howe A Stoner, the Hatters, are receiving new goods every day. They h*ve now on hand the very latest spring, summer and centennial styles— beautiful goods, and altogether the finest stock they have ever had. By their arrangements with the leading New York houses, everything new is sent to "them by express the moment it makes its appearance In that dtyfc You couldn't suit yourself ia a hat better In New York than you can any day at Howe AStoner'a.,

The Gas Company Aflnbonee anotjwr reduction In the price of gas, and now is a

good time to twrn yottr thoughts to A. IUof who is doing a large share of the boataess of gas Attin^ besides steam fixtures and plumbing. He glves person*! attention to all orders. Ills prices will be found reasonable and the work satisfactory.

It eheem one up after tho storm and makes us renew belief In energy, pluck snd push, to hear that T. H. Kiddie has been opening this week the nobbiest things in Ladies Watcfe C'hslm, Etruscan Crowes, Seal Rings,

Kew Silverware.

Customers can rely on finding what they want in Jfowelry at Kiddle's at lowest prices,

All *«IT Cl.

It la wonderful, yet it ia true, for six dollar* you can jmrchaae a pair of mea.'a French C&lf Box-toed Opera {loots ai 'fgte Graat Bankrupt Sale, 100 Main strMt, that will coat you |0,OO at any ahoe store in the land. Come and see them before buying elsewkere.

The Brhnmti Store has been adding this week

tell lines of ptriped and plain

Hosiery* all stos, at popular prices. Also spring shades in kids, from the best "Harris Seamless" to the popular "Dollar" glove, especially recommend ed in the "O^era^' shades, Remember Riddle's.

About t^hi time' the thoughts of the gentlemen turn to spring clothing, and of oourse they direct their steps to J. P. Brennan, the Ohio street tailor, who displays a variety of rich goods. With* his low rents, and doing his own cut ting, his prices are made very low.

W. II. Paige A Co. have received beautiful selection of new music. They have also a fell line of strings and other musical merchandise, as well as a large variety of Pianos, Organs, Melodeons and other instruments. They are the sole agents in Torre Haute for the Chickering Pianos and the Mason A Hamlin Organs and are able to offer unusual inducements in the way of time to responsible buyers.

Messrs. Froeb A Fasig, No. 61 Main street' are selling Good' Plow Collars at 50 oeuts a piece, aud the Best Kip Collars at $2—Chain Harness and other things in proportion. If anybody can beat those prices wo would be glad to know it. Messrs. Froeb A Fasig are among the most reliable and enterpris ing merchants in the city, and what thoy say, they mean and do. They are bringing pricos down to a "hard times" basis. "White A Mowhinney's well known "palace ol sweets," is especially attractive just now. There can be found there now the best imported Grapes, fresh maRle Sugar, Estra Burre Favorite Pears, Red and Yellow Bananas, receiv ed twice a week, new Taffalata Dates, delicious Oranges, beautiful Lemons, all kind of Nuts, and Confectionery without end. The house has a first class bakery attached, aud is prepared to cater in first class style for parties, receptions, etc., etc. lot

R. W. Rippetoe has a line lot of dressed poultry to-day, including chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and qoails he has oysters, fish, fresh vegetables, good butter, eggs at twelve and a-half cents a dozen, honey, maple sitgar and molasses, lettuce, cabbage- and other greens, apples, oranges, lemons, tigs, prunes, canned fruit and jellies oi all kinds, the most delicious of sugar-cured hams and breakfast bacon, as well as all the staple groceries, which he sells at the lowest living prices and warrants as good as ean be found in tiw western couniiy.

There is one grocery establishment in this city to which we desire to call especial attention. It is that 8? Samuel Stone on Main street, near Seventh. Mr.. Stone keeps a very large and carefully selected stock of staple groceries besides nil the table delicacies- that can be fbutid saywhere. His store is ad ways neat and dean aud every thing in it in th» most orderly condition. Me does a close, oaretal business, is attentive asd obliging to trustomers, and i» deserving of the largest patronage, ltrsons who deal the no wHl find him reliable under all ciHJumetanoes.

MUder A Arleth. the weli: known dealMS-in Harness, Saddles*. et«v of Fourthi street, have opened branch store en Second street—St. John's old standL This lirm is ono »f the most prosperous and popular in tho tily. They have always enjeyed a* flue* toad* and bwo- a aepatation for keeping the beet c4 goodsy- and plenty of them, and for selling aft reasonable' prices. At prcseafe they bsve a sptendid stock. Buyo»» wHl ftnd everything foam the heaviest chain harness to tho very finest buggy harness snd sll at rices that no one can ftnA fault with. One eeaaber of the Una wttl stay at each ofi the-stoics, and wLUf be glad to see old and new oilstoness and treat them right.

Messrs. lint ton A Hamilton, sue Moving infevtheir new quarters to-Uay. The Koopoaan building has beon put into elegant shape, and they will have one of the finest store rooms hi the city. Indeed, one feels like ooogratalatlng Mow. Button A Hamilton when one takeo a look at the two places and sees how incomparably superior the new one is tn the old. It is neatly double the sise, the ceilings srs- a third higher, the light Is Infinitely bettes, and the rent is the same price. A plate glass front and new shelving snd tables have been put in and the walla and ceilings decorated In the highest style of the art. If the Central Is not henceforth the leading bookstore of this city wo shall bo curious to know the reason. Visitors will be welcome at the new place, after Mon-

day. —WE OStVtA THE BEST BOILED SILK RIBBONS, 3,4 and 5 INCH, FOIL 15 and cte. PER YARD. WE HAVE' ALL SHADES. POPULAR fKNT STORK, FOURTH STREET, KJSA& MAUf- $ IV —A8K

YOUR CmoCER tor 'l*Ak

Iteiaig dt Bto'« Oroekfrn. Th#v Are tor than any tlMt com* into this M«i k«U Try them. _• yj

FOUR BOXES FOR 26 ct».( GENT$' PAPER COLLARS^ CENX SJOLMK FOURTH STREET. J. 'i,-:

Texas land wwrran W of ftto aerea, also loeatcd Iambi. Will axohanga feratock, merchandiso and Improved feriAs.

AddraMWarra A Co.

Robisacti, Crawtord counvy, Ills.

CORSETS! CORSETS! CORSETS!

nThm

CORSETS' |°f

THE HEALTHIEST LADIES IN THE CITY ARE THOSE WHO BUY THEIR CORSETS AT HER//S.

HYT :T,

BECAUSE HERK DONT INVENT IN ANY NEW HUMBUG IN THE CORSET LINE, BUT KEEPS AN EYE TO THE PERFCT SHAPE AND DU RABLE MAKE OF A CORSET, AND ALWAYS SELLS SUCH (JOODS AS CHEAP AND CHEAPER THAN OUT SIDERS OFFER THEIR WILD BRANDS AT.

MUSLIN UNDERWEAR AT.MOST GIVEN AWAY AT HEK//S.

OVER |10,000 WORTH OF NF.W GOODS HAVE ARRIVED WITHIN THE PAST TWO WEEKS AT HKRZ'S POPULAR LADIES^ BAZAAR.

HERZ IS WILLING TO COMPAR1 GOODS' AND PRICES WITH ANY HOUSE IN THE CITY OR IX THE WEST, AND YOU CAN EASILY Ba CONVINCED BY CALLING AND EX AMINING FOR YOURSELVES. JSO TROUBLE TO SHOW OUODS, WE ARE EVER WILLING TO TELL YOl OUR UNIFORM LOW PRICES AND IF YOU THINK YOU CAN DO BETTER YOU ARE PERFECTLY WEL COME TO DO SO.

HERZ WILL HAVE 200 I)()Z. KI1 GLOVES NEXT WEEK WHICH WILL BE SOLD AS CHEAP AS LISLE THREAD GLOVES.

NEW YACK LACKS AT IIKR//S AT HALF PRICE. A CARLOAD OF COLLARS AND CUFFS AT HERZ'S. f00 DOZEN NEW CORSETS AT IIERZ'S.

ELEGANT JEWELRY AND BEAUTIFUL BACK-COMBS AT HEKZ'S.

MONEY TO LOAN:

I huve money *o loan on mortgage soil rity on long time. No life insurance required. C. E. HOSFOKD.

Oliico cornei Fourth and Main street, Torre Haute, Ind.

ONION SETS,

And a choice lot of GARDEN SEEDS of every description, at very low prices, at J. R. Chamber's, opposite the postoffice.

TO THE LA1&ES S—LACES, CORSETTS, RUSHINGS, TIES, COLLARS, HOSIERY. MUSLIN UNDERWEAR

THA.N ANY

HOUSE IN THE CITY. A ('ALL WILL CONVINCE. YOU TO BUY YOUR FANCY GOODS AND NO TIONS AT THE POPULAR CENT STORE. —Ask your merchant to furninh the "PHCENIX PURffi.WHITE LEAD,"

you

if you wauld have the best aad take no other. aprl-'2t,

REMOVED

To Main,Neaar Fourth St

SChildrea's Dresses,

Ready-Made and*TrimaM«l^7Seand 1.00.

Ready-Made Suits

of Worraut«d Quality.

BE1 HIVE,

at the New Stand, Opposite the Opera House.

ARDWARE.

TEJUUi UAUTJE, Mareb 31,1879.

I liavp thi» day sold luy Krnml Htoek of Hardware t» Mewn. Wolt Jk I .yon. and 1 cordially reoommen* th- to mv former friend*, an A hop#- the wltt rxund to them the mine llkemi iwtmatf iter have to me.

Having aarehaaed of Mr. lataea M. Lyons hi* generalNUMAI ft llaitlwaie, at 130 Main itmt, we nhall acMBnch goods tn thin line aa the waat» of thto eonuannlty demand, and ahalxendeavcrtokeept fallyrapplledat all times.with a aemplete aUtck, and hope by alrict attention to noaiaew and by aaiiins at the Iwreat prim to merit

TxaaaIfarob«1,1978. jen.x w. tKOUK. SAat'HL (I. t»TOJf.

WOLF & I^N, -1 8trCCB9Kllff lt UXS8 M, LYOSK, I Ite&lcn ia evary Uaecripilan of

HARDWARE,

Iroa, ^iecl. Jfails, 8uk,

fbr

Farmers,

JAM KM M. LYONS.

Black, Colored andc

O„H. ITTOT' CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS MATTINU8,

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who

iN have kfllllfie forieenttiMg wtt 6ewine •Yeeland that have purehii«ed the irtock of J. P. Dewlne, ana thai onle*» the owner* call

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the ftlea the same win be «otd to pay

charges thereon. XOtMtf UREf'HirKK, (aprl-8wi Us otuostreet* f, 'V

We would direct th« especial attention

purchasers toour unusually large assort ment of Black Dress Silks, Colored Dress Silks and Summer Silks, the largest variety ever offered in this city, and at prices lower than has ruled far the lasttwenty-five years. ,We have just opened elegant styles of New Spring Dress Goods in Plaids, Stripes and Plain Styles new Iron Frame Grenadines, Alpacas, Mohairs and Cashmeres new Embroideries, Cashmere Ties, Hosiery,, etc., etc. A visit of inspection is respectfully requested.

FELSENHELD & JAURIET,

BrokawBros.

Have commenced rcceivlug (heir Jlauimotli Stoek ol

CARPETS. MATTING, ,, OIL CLOTH, WALL PAPER, WINDOW SHADES,

As a great point toward satisfactory clothing is in get-

H! ting a "good lit." we furnish you a complete fitting garment. before it leaves our store. Come and see us, at 217 Main street ,, near SeTenth. Yours continually,

.^CerchantSy Professional

FREDERICK SCHLEWING.

THE CREDIT STEAMSHIPS

sx3r^:i3src3-1

Striped Dress Silks,

62Q Main Street,

CURTAIN MATERIAL

And,GENERAL HOUSEFDRNISHING GF00DS

Embracing the JLargest, Hnnd^ome^f, aud €li«tipest line of (heseOowlR that wilt be found in Terre Haute this season. CaM and Wee.

SEE HERE!

Spring Time Come Again I NEW SPRING STOCK NOW OPENING!

—AT—

FREDERICK SCHLEWING'S.

You Mill want to Sited Your Winter Clothing and fit yourself out in something Nice, Cloti and (Jlicajp*

We have the Goods to do it. with!

__ Excellent assortiaent of desirable Spring Goods,, in AT LOWER PIii* ics

I Woollensr for Mens', Youths'and Boys'"Wear, which

'make up to measure or sell by the yard. Prices shall not be undersold by any other house. Perferfe fits guaranteed and goods represented onlv as we believe them to be. Si

We mean, every wsard we say but we want you to be convinced by your own inspection that we will do the best with you in furnishing y*vn with your 3pri»g Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Goods,

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MCP,

with her will perish.'*:-

GIVE US TIME

And •'Our Policy" will "Scuttle" Every Such Vessel Afloat.

The great noajprity of people have found that they can no longeraiford to-trade with

"Crippled," "Rusty," and "Old Fogy" Finns!

But mu»t do their husinOM* with

The Wide Awake, Lively Merchant!

Th«ne wkocan go east Dlank the money down for thrtr purchaaett, and in return know enough to retail n«m V»H er» *t low cash value. is becau«« w» 1IHV« done tbi#— more HUSI

than ror any oltarr reason, thai wenre i*W» the nay T1 E?M HAM ])£KN TUK BRHt WK H.VVK KVKR llAl, AN'1 THAT TOO In th»T«elh «r Then* Hard Tim en, Prleow «€ur Still

Lower Thin Mprlng.

Big liOiHood Print»' 4c Big Lot Better Prink* r»c ElegaatiSpragtie Ptiols «c Beat Cbeheoo Prints i- 7c Beat Merrimack JPrfiita 7c All lie Prlnta far 7c Yard wide Percalaa, worth 13c, for 10c Clark'a Qotton, per spool 6c Bla«k Alpacas, worth 35c, for 40c Blaak Alpaca*, worth 66c, for 60c DreaaQooda, warth 46c, for 30c

Atoojtwt received from New York, where they wr-re bonght at a big **crlflee for ca»h irMUenne lots of

WINDOW SHADE8, TABLE LINEN8 CASSIMERES, COTTONADES, QUILTS, DRESS GOODS, ALPACAS NOTIONS,

'StK, *»., whteh we are now selling at lower prices than ever before oOffered. Buyers deceMred by the advertiaemenla of other parties, who naine low prices but have not tho goods to sell, are invited to avoid ua if they ever find that we in any way inbth mUUero by what we publiah.

FOSTER BROTHERS,

Jfaftn Ntre«tetffMB 4th and 5th Terre Hanie. Indiana.

Tli« lanrcst Stock eror Brought to Terre Haute, comprising Paint, Whitewash, Varnish, Kateomioe. Window, Wall, Sash, Horse, Scrnb, Lye? Connter, Shoe, Cloth, Hair, Nail, Feather, Lather. Tooth and Artiste Brushes,

Also a ?ery Full 8tock of Window White Lead, Zinc, Railroad Colors, OIIP,

GUIilOK

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and all wlu sail

TI1K PAST VICAR**

.ri00 Piece* Unblcached Mu»llas 5c Heavy Muslins 6 and 7c Real Heavy Olnghams Wc Big I/)t DeLAiaea 12M« English Dress Goods 12K and 15c Flue Alpacas, all eolora Fine White Swisees VReai Handsome Shawl* Farmers' Jeans, worth 40c for Black Silks Cheap This Spring.

Tarnishes, and indeed, all kinds of Painting

Materials. Prkes reasonable and trade solicited.<p></p>BERRY

DBIIOe»T«,

2T»c 15c

fl .50 30c,

TERRE HAUTE, IND.