Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 8, Number 14, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 22 September 1877 — Page 5

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THE MAIL

A PAPER, FOR THE PEOPLE.

City and Vicinity.

COOLER atmosphere.

LOTS of new stores coming in.

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COLDS are coming in f&sbion again.*

TEACHERS aud children are hard at work. HAVE yoa laid in yonRsupply of wood and coal?

You that hare coal to shed prepare to £hed it now.

Daniel" at the

Friday evening.

Opera House nest

FOUKTEJKI* dairies supply this manici' pality with milk.

THB church doors will stand inviting ly open to-morrow. ,.4

THE summer cobwebs have disappear ed from the churches.

CAMMKO fruit is the housekeepers just now.

amiuemeni of

COBNEB loafers have ashamed of themselves.

not yet got

'FOUR fire alarms this week have kept t^e fire boys on the jump. A

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SuMMJiB freckles are departing, much to the gratification of our girls. in

A NKW Jiat store is to be put in adjoining Erlich Bros., by D. Loeb & Co.

CANES and cigars will continue^ in fiublon during the autumn season. [i

ANIMATED statuary has ceased^ adorn our river front for the season.!

BUSINESS has revived, for coal has advanced in price. But that is a miner affair.

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OVER three thousand pupils are en roiled in tho city schools—220 being in the high school. t&<

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TUB walls of the new Baptist Church are up far enough to reveal some of its architectural beauty. 1

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AND now the woman without her Fall bonnet discovers that she don't think she will go to church to-day, because.

A MOVEMENT is on foot to have a series of iall races at Harrison Park next mouth. It is proposed

raise

that purpose.

$2,000

for

OVER two hundred ot the 284 students who attended the State Normal School last year, are now teaching. One hundred and seventy five students are already in attendance ibis year.

KOCKVILLK is to have another musical contest on the 25th and 26th ot next month. The prises will be as follows: Best quartette, $00 second best, $20. Best soprano solo, $10 best tenor solo, ttn ,r '•VIGO county will not fail in keeping her quota in the penitentiary. Four men woro sent down this week—Flow ors and McKenna, for murder—life sentences—and Oscar Young and Richard Devlin, two years each for larceny.

A TRAMP called at the corner of Sixth aud Poplar streets the other morning and wanted to exchange work for vict uals. He was jjiven his breakfast, the woodsaw placed in his hands, and that was tho last seen of tramp or saw. The s- tramp probably saw away to kill two birds with one stone by exchanging the saw for his dinner. .1 •*..

TUB Brass Bands, when they parade the streets on Sunday takecffsouio of the pressure as J. N." would say, by plaj ing church tunes. In the pauses of the ministers'sermons last Sunday tho martial strains of Hold the Fort" f^fjtell upon the listening ear—and the ^*,4|ftverage "listening ear" held more of *£"tho tort" than the words of tbeser* ^mon.

TUB parade of the A. O. U. W. on Mouday was not so large as expected, but it was quite imposing and exhibited a fine looking body of men. At Court Park addronsea wore made by Col. Oookerly, president of the day, Grand 'Master G. W. liiil, of Iudiauapolis, Mr.

McCoy, Master of Vigo Lodge, and Hon. "B. F. Havens. A pleasant ball at Dowliug Hall concluded tho day's fee tiviUes.

HE DECLINED

Mr. Pidger lives near Maxwille, and ^Mrans a small stumpy farm. He calls it a clearing, but tt lacks much of it. The pother day

Mr. Pidger was in a Main

vm street store, and casually bewailed the number ot stumps on his place." Did you ever use dynamite to get abet of 'eiu inquired a sympathising neighbor. "Dainanlte?—no! What's thatanybow, and how do you use it

Oh, it's a kind of a powder, and you send out your hired man of a morning, and let him put a little on a stump, and then blase away at it with an axe, and that's the last of your stump,"

Why, that beats all must be powerful good," say* Mr. Pidger. "Yea, there's only one drawback—it takes afresh man for every stump."

How's that 'Cause the dutn stuff 'ud blow stump, axe, man and ail to dash and gone."

Sho!" said Mr. Pidger,M then I low wont use it." RIDPA TWS HISTORIES, Adopted by the County Board can be had at James Paxion's Jtookstore, Main street, just east of Sixth, In exchange for Good rich's old histories, or on sale at the reduced introductory prices.

Now there's gbiapr fo be a quarrel over the disposition of the reward for the arrest of Dr. Armstrong's muderan#

OUR Browns played a fine-game with the Louisville Base Ball club at the Park yesterday in the preeeuce of a large audi ence. Browns, 4 Louirville, 7. Another game between the same clubs will be played this afternoon.

JAMBS Boi/rox an old ar.d highly esteemed resident of New Goshen, this county, while returning home from this city Wednesday evening 'fell from the rear of the wagon, as it was crossing branch of Coal creek. He fell upon bis head, causing such Injury to the spine that death ensued Thursday evening. The body was brought to this city for interment yesterday.

TUB City Council has re-enaoted an iron clad ordinance—there being some defect in the former one. Animals of the bovine species will not be allowed in any of the streets or alleys of the city between the hours of 6 o'clock p. and 7 o'clock a. m., in the winter months, or between 9 p. m. and 6 a. m. In the summer penalty in any Sum less than #25 policemen to impound and marshal to advertise.

THB widespread circulation of The Mall is frequently illustrated by our merchants and manufacturers receiving orders from distant parte of the country The following is an illustration

VIRGINIA CITY, NEVADA, Sept. 6th MR. C. A. FBRA, Dear Sir The Terre Haute Evening Mail, of Sept. 1st, contains a graphic de scription of a remarkable and peculiar whetstone that you are at present manfacturing. As I am a native of Indiana, and my old home is near Terre liaute, would like one of those nice whetstones to show to my friends here, as one of the many wonderful products of the old Hoosier state. Enclosed please find postal order, to cover price 01 stone aud postage. Address, J. W. SHIELDS.

CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. J. Fletcher will preach at Cen tenary church to-morrow morning. Christian Chapel, G. P. Peale, pastor, Services at 11 a. m. and 7:80 p. m. Morn ing subject, Deception exposedevening subject, The Summer is ended."

Baptist Church. Services at 11 a. aud VA p. m. Themes Genesis and Conduct of Reforms" and Nature of Penalty." C. R. Henderson, pastor.

At the Congational" Church Sunday, the pastor, Rev. Mr. Martyn will preach in the forenoon, and in the evening the Rev, J. C. Fletcher will occupy the pulpit, giving descriptions of Christian life and vork in papal countries in Europe, Mr.*Fletcher's graphic and interesting manner will doubtless make bis address one of great attraction, as the subjectjbe will preseut is of interest and importance to the public.

The usual Y. Itf. C. A. services will be held to-morrow at the Nail works and at the Association Rooms at 4:15 p. m. and an out door meeting will be held on the Publio Square at 6:30 p. by Rev. S. S. Martin. —L. EHRIJCH, of the firm of Ebriich Brothers, is still in New York and sending home car loads of elegant goods,

to be ad-

LOOK HEBE!

Have you seen the big display of Blank Books and specimens of fine binding made by the enterprising firm of M. F. Langford & Co., proprietors of the Bartlest Bindery at 524 Main street. This firm is prepared to execute and finish

at short notice all work in their line cheaper and bettrr than any house in the west. Tbore is no establishment that surpasses them either in work or prices. Give them a call.

LADIES DO VISIT THE CENT STORE FOR NOVELTIES. •DONT FAIL to see Ebriich Brothers' new goods before purchasing elsewhere.

A. B. STONER Bella Hats, Caps, Gloves aad Umbrellas cheaper than other house la the city, 511 Wabash, bet. nth and 6th streets.

NO PLACE CENT STORE.

LIKE HOME-THE

Xew Dreas Goods

Beautiful shades, 90c 26c 80a At Foster Brothers.

THE WELL KNOWN LANDBURG8' PERFUMES CAN BE HAD IN TRIAL SIZES, TWO ODORS, AT 25c. WARRANTED THE BEST, OR MONEY REFUNDED, AT THE CENT STORE,

Black Alpaca*

and Felt Skirts. No plaoe like Ftoster Brothers to buy them cheap.

ROOFING,

For Tin and Stale Roofing, Moor* A Raggerty alk a call. They special attention to work in the surrounding towns, and while their prices are the lowest they will not be excelled in work.

Full Stock of Blanket* At Ellis', northwest corner of first and Walnut streets.

MANTLES AND ORATES Have yon been in to see the new Mantles and Grates ifoore A HanwtJ have fast opened. It Is decidedly the finest lot ever brooght to this city. They are beautiful beyond description, and no one contemplating putting in one or more should fail to see them and learn the low prices at which they are sold.

KM Glora, HalT Price Little soiled, 25e 35c 50c. Foster Brothera.

Larger and mm attractive than ever before, the stock of Black Gro8 Grain Silks, at

JAURIET& CO'S.

WHEN THISOLD HAT WAS NEW! Old soft and silk bats made over to tbe fashion by Lacoss, tbe practical New York Hatter now permanently located at 609£ Maifi street, betwoen 0th and 7th, over Rupp's Meat Market. The only practical Hatter and renovatoi of gents felt, wool and silk bsts in the city Bring your bat here no solicitor.

For Felt Skirts

Waterproofs, casslmeres, etc.,go to Ellis', northwest corner First and Walnut streets.

We have Myrtle Green, Navy Blue and Seal Brown our new kid glove, the Beatrice.

rEEtRti HAUTE SATUBDAY'EVENLNG MAIL.

Bay of Beekoi Ing it Hind* Marvel not at this for the boor is coming snd now Is. Prices MUST come down. SOdosen corsets received at Riddle A llunsaker'a yesterday^uad thrown on the market at 50 cento ea^b the same corsets selling elsewhere In the city fur 75 cents also, they have 30 dozen more, worth 40 cents each, will sell at 35 cents.

IN HOSE, none need try to compete. They sell ladles' hose 10 cents a pair, or 3 lor 25 cents if you think that high,they can sell you gents' or ladies' hose for 5 cents a pair. All you will have to do is to call and see for yourselves.

RIDDLE A HUNSAKER, 517 Main street.

AT.T1 STYLE HATS. Fall style silk bats also, new styles in stiff and beautiful soft bats, first of tbe season, at SYKES' HAT STORE.

JOHN BAKER

Formerly of tbe firm of Kizur and Baker has purchased the Archer Shop, lately occupied by Heniy Frey, ou Cherry street, west of Fourth. He doesn't challenge any blacksmith for ?100. to shoe a horse in less time, but he does guarantee satisfaction in work and prices, tf

EHRLICH BROS.

Corner of Main and Fifth streets, 1 now receiving their new fall stock.

Just received, another invoice of Black and Colored Cashmeres, which we are offering very low.

JAURIET & DO.

Heavy Bed Flannels,

Plain and twill, made especially for city trade recommended for persons subjet to rheumatism, at Ellis,' northwest cor ner First and Walnut streets.

SAVE MONEY.

Buy your crackers, bread, oake, rolls candy from Frank Heinig who manufactures them every day fresh, at his Union Steam Bakery on Lafayette and Fourth streets.

Oaloon Trimmings and Fringes in great variety, just received, at

JAURIET & CP'S*

Solved at Last.

The question often asked on the streets: Why is it that Riddle & Hunsaker sell more jewelry than any other house in tbe city? SIMPLY BECAUSE they have tbe largest stock to select trom. All the latest novelties in jewelry just received at RIDDLE & HUNSAKKR'S.

J. F. JAURIET & CO. hare just opened a line of elegant matelasse and basset cloths, at the Marble Palace.

JAURIET & CO.

1 HAVE tried Swiss Ague Cure, for a 2 year old boy of mine, and it cured him when all other medicines failed.

J. L. WIISQ».

Riddle &

Co. have a Call and see

new corset.

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A large assortment of misses' and children's fancy cashmere and woolen hose ust received, at Jauriet & CO'8.

G-ZR-AJSTID

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PrcMtoam and White Heath Cling Peaehvt.

CATAWBA A COHTCORD FRESH OYSTERS, SWEE1 POTATOES,

APPLES, CANTELOPES. PEARS,

CHOICE WESTERN RESERVE

BUTTER^

WRIGHT & KA UFMAN'S.

Jauriet & Co. have just opeued a large invoice Ladies' fancy striped Balbriggan hose, navy blue seal brown and cardinal, embroidered silk clocks.

At Cole's,

Biggest Stock of Baching ever In the city. Crepe Llsse In white and new colors. Tarle* ton In white and colors. Miles bf cheap Rnchlngi and Collarettes. Also a handsome line of Black I«ace Scarfs.

TEAS I

Gunpowders, Imperials, Young Hysons.

Japans, Oolongs, English Brea leftist

AT THE CHINA TEA STORE, J. B1FFNCB SON, 318 Main street.

The most magnificent stock of Black Gros Grain Silks ever displayed in this oity, and at prices that cannot be matched outsitfe of the Marble Palace. & CO.

Goods cheaper than ev-

pe1

er at Riddle &Hunsaker's.

NEW STORE, NEW PRICES, NE^ GOODS!

We call the attention of all seeking GOOD, NEW, FANCY and STAPLE

To come and examine our goods, and low cash prices. Our stock lias been purchased for spot cash at the lowest figures in New York and Philadelphia, which will

SIVE US AN ADVANTAGE!

compete with the lowest prices in the city, tf not lower. Qive us a call before purchasing elsewhere.

E8PENHAIN & ALBRECHT!

No. 23 Fourth St., Bet. Main and Ohio.

College Street Dairy Wm. 6. Davis, of the well known fam-

1 pure

Just opened, a line of Cloak and Trimming Velvets at very low prices, at

JAURIET & CO'S.

50 LOTS FOR SALE!

A Good Opportunity for a Desir able Home. 1 60 lots for sale in BairsdofTa subdivis ion (of tbe old Phlegan garden) on Fourteenth street and Liberty Avenue desir ably located, will be sold on reasonable terms. These lots are convenient to the railroad shops, city schoolB, and in a desirable part of the city. For further in' formation call on

JAS. H. TURNER,

Real Estate Agent,

Office over Prairie Ctty Bank, Sixth St. A Large Stock of Yarn All colors and kinds, at Ellis', north' west corner of First and Walnut streets,

FARMERS.

I offer you pictures, ready made frames and musical instruments in trade for firewood and produce. Gall at once at the Art Emoprium, south ride of Main street between 3rd and 4th.

R. GAGG.

OZPEIETIIISra-

Just Received: Cloaks, Cloaks, Chinchilla Bearers,

BUCKEYE CASH STOKE!

FAIRLY UNDER WAY.

Plain Bearers, $4 00 to $18 00!

All at POPULAR Prices Colored Cashmeres!

Dark and Seal Browns, Navy Blues, Myrtle Greens, eta

Black Cashmeres! Black Alpacas & Mohairs!

We call especial attention to the above goods. For weight and color they are unequalled.

FANCY

N?^dDKESSGOODS.

RALLY to the BUCKEYE

RYCE & CO.

Just ReceiYed: Cloakings, Cloaklngs, -Chinchilla Beavers,

New and complete Stocks of everything in the Shoo Line, at prices equal any in the city, if not 25 to 50 per cent. leas. Our knowledge of nese will justify us in aaying that we will give you better goods for lei :han any dealer in our trade in this city. "Value received for what yo what this establishment claims, ir TUTT fails to glye good bargains It is becmj you fail to go to his great establishment, at

O -A. IR, I3 IE S I

For a first class Body Brussels, for a largo and varied assortment of Tapeaftnr Brussels, for an endless line of Three Ply, Extra Ingrains, Hall Venetians, and sorts of rare, rich, and "way down cheap" Carpets, go to BROKAW BROS^-

O I O S I

For all widths. Patterns, Colorings, and Special Bargains, go to BROKAW BROTHERS.

W I N O W S A E S

For Unique Designs, Good Workmanship in making and hanging, varietj £l Patterns, ana Stunning Low Price®, go to FKOKAW BROS.

A E A N I N S

For wall paper for the kitchen, wall paper for dining rooms, wall paper losr parlors, wall paper for drawing rooms, churches, saloons, hotels, rented Uposnu etc.. etc., wall paper overhead, ride walls, or everywhere, go to BROKAW BPOS^ ithout fail before you buy.

HANGING WALL PAPERS

This firm has engaged Mr. James Li. Hardy the ensuingyear. Mr, Hardy is an artist In all that pertains to his profession fee Decorative Paper Hanging, and cannot be surpassed by any workman in the&UAa. Terre Haute will witness some of his bandy-work this coming season.

In a word, to make the "Business Directory'' short arid direct, if you want D»ble Linens, Ticking, Sheeting, Bed Comforts, Blankets, or Matting, or any sai. •rything thatgoes to make your heme comfortable, be suro that yoh ioefc through BROKAW BROTHERS' cheap and well selected stock before yott bnyu Also, sole agents for a superior quality of Carpet Chain.

NEW DRY GOODS FIRM

L. fiHRLICH, of Bay City, Michigan, takes the liberty toiriform the criTjaan of this city and vicinity that he has tblsaay entemd is to Partnership wfthlAa brother, B. Ehrlicb, who is now doing business on Main street, corner of Fifth.

THE ETZETW'

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INTENDS TO KEEP A FIRST CLASS TOOK OF

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a EHRLICH. I EHRLICH. S

aUtAlM^Di DABni

Plain BeaAers, Black, Browns, SEX-

All at POPULAR Pricc* DOMESTICS! FLANNELS, JEANS. BLEACH

ED AND BROWN MUSUNO, bLBACHKD tad BROWN CANTON

FLANNELS.

•Job' in antoi At 81*3 cents, 8 13 cents, 81*

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PfiBCALE»!

JOB IN Fancies and Seliii At 8 13 cents, 81-3 cents, 81*S STANDARD PRINTS,

ALL AT POPULAR PRICES.

RALLY to the BUCKlSfE

W. S. RYCE & COu

FOE STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS

BOOTS AND SHOES,

"V AT BOTTOM PRICES We would advise one and all this Fall to sco

=J. P. TUTT!=

In his New Boot and Shoe Store, Opera House Block.

408 MAIN STREET, OPERA HOUSE BLOCK.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Showing housekeepers where to find tbe largest and cheapest assortment jt HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS in tbe oity.

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—AND WILL SELL THRM AT-

SMALL LIVING PROFITS!

THB STORE WILL SOON BE FILLED WITH

-IS THE MOTTO OF THE NEW FIRk.-

Respectfully,

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STYLES OF NEW GOODS, AND-

FAIR & SQUARE DEALING

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EHRLICH BR0THEBSL

-TERRE HAUTE, AUGUST 27, 1«77.

GULICK& BERRY, WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS:

JTERRE HAUTE, IND1:

Paints, Window 01ass, 0lta^

V-

FUBE WHWKIE8, WISES and fiRANMB*,

HOLMAN'S LIVER AND AGUE PADS.

RwiM AgM Cwr, Heere** Pftlnleii, ArittdV,1^— filler Harter9* Hedlcinti, BogeM* Fercr Cnri^, 3 Strlckluii'i Agie Bonctfy, Klog'i DIMOT* erjr, franker'* Carminative