Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 8, Number 24, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 8 December 1877 — Page 5

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MAIL,

A PAPER FOR TOE PEOPLE.

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THE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL .« good medium of communication between Terre Haute btuloui men and the people who buy their goods—

Because, It ban the large*t circnlation of any p^pcr pabllsbed in this city. Bat not on this account alone, but— Because, Itgoea into the family elide on

Saturday evening, and during Saturday nigbt and Sunday is read thoroughly, advertisements and ail, by every member of the family wbo can read, after which it Is loaned to tbe neighbors. Because, After having been read by the borrowers and bo em in the city, it is enveloped, stamped and sent to some friend 01 relative in some other town or city. Because, It Is a paper which reaches all classes, high and low, rich and poor. Beoanss, Of it)* very large circulation among farmers. W B«causc, It Is an especial favorite with tbe ladies, ho do a large part of the buying of household goods, in addition to the Jewelry and dress goods they wear, and are critical readers of advertisements. Because, Two editions are published,Thursday aid Satuiilay evenings, ant all ad vertlsements go in both editions for price of one Issue. 1 because, Its rates are cheaper, aU things considered, than those of any other paper in the city.

City and Vicinity.

BUSINESS failures continue.

BUY your presents of our advertisers.

BAD five dollar bills are in circulation.

IF your head feels like a drum, muffle it. BuTOHBiut are lowering tbe price of meat.

BOARDING houses are lowering their rates. BUY your Christmas presents before tbe rush begins.

THAT new gas company promises to move ou this city next spring.

THB tin store men are delighted with tbe frequency of late of tin woddings.

THE night policemen are beginning to dauoe involuntary jigs on tbe streot cor ners.

BmaADes of the get-up and-go-out kind turn out in full force at tbe Opera Houso.

A CONCERT, social and supper at Asbary Chapel is set down for Tuesday evening.

ONLY three tnoro Sundaya before Christmas, ttnd bow tbe Sunday schools are swelling.

THE musical contest is indefinitely postponed. Diplomacy seems to have upset tbe affair.

BY this lime the Christmas slippers can be viowod by iutimate friends of tbe feminine giver.

NINETY dollars was the snug sum cleared by tbe Workingmeu with their Thanksgiving ball.

THE City Council has found out that it cannot tax Oeneral Craft's city farm for municipal purpose*.

FORTY THREE licenses to marry were issued by the county clerk during tbe month of November.

No man should whip bis wife without first getting of tbe County Commissioners a lick-ber license.

THE new order of Foresters initiated twenty six members, including one city minister, Wednesday nigbt.

ONBof the bast boturosof the Y. M. A. course was that of Prof. White, of Crawiordsvllle, on tielnricb Heine, last night,

THE girts are anxiously awaiting Invitations to tbe concert at As bury church, on south Fourth street, Tuesday evening.

ALL our mills and manufactories are running on full force and time, and about them all is an air of substantial prosperity* n$

SOME new and pleasing selections will be given Tuesday evening, by the Davis family, at the Asbury concert. One of their pieces will be very novel.

A DEALER In birdcages telis us a sin gular fact, which la that he weldom sella a floe cage to a lady for her own useany cheap affair will do—but when they are going to make a preaent of it, they select the finest In the stock

The County Commissioners met tia Monday, and Newton- Bledsoe, the new Commissioner, took his seat. Lewis L. Weeks, the retiring member, has given six years of faithful and acceptable service In the county's interests.

THE authorities of the State Normal school are about to issue a circular to students offering a certificate of qualification for a license as school teachers to all who will spend one year at the Institution and make a thorough review of tbe common school branches of study.

THE clothing store of Jot. Nirdlinger (MBoss JoeV*) was closed on Monday by the sheriff, who held execution* in Savor of Eastern creditors to the amount of gia.UXi. Mr. Nirdlinger wf!' probably arrange wtl! his creditor* to qgn~ tisao In IxniiMMi -ft

Tax Asbnry concert sod supper, next Tuesday evening.

—Night school at Commercial College.1

the Terre Haute

—Hear Prof. Palmer's lecture Monday evening.

—A practical business ed a cation at tbe Terre Haute Commercial College.

—Mens' Arctics only fl.25 at the Manufacturers' Sale, 326 Main at, bet. 3rd and 4th. —Go hear Prof. Palmer reoite "Rum's Maniac," Sunday evening at Dowling Hall. —Ladles' robbers only 45 cents at the Manufacturers' Sale, 32S Main street, between 3rd and 4tb.

—Six young ladies and six young men will bo phrenologically married at Dowling Bali, Monday night.

—Riddle

Hunsaker never before

showed such a fine stock of Jewelry.

—Boys' strong boots only f.25 at the Manufacturers' Sale, 326 Main St. bet. 3rd and 4th. —Tbo fine stock of Closks and tbe low prices, at Riddle «fc Hunsaker's, attract tbo attention of the ladies. .•

—Ladies' Arctics only $1.00 at tbe Manufacturers' Sale, 326 Main st.bet. 3rd and 4tb. —Book-keeping, penmanship and arithmetic, either day or evening, at the Terre Haute Commercial College.

—Mens' strong boots, $1.75 at the Manufacturers' Sale,326 Malu st. bet. 3rd and 4tb. —Make your arrangements to attend Prof. Palmer's Free Temperance Lecture at Dowling Hall, Sunday night.

—Ladles'Grain Polish only $1.35 at the Manufacturers' Sale, 326 Main st. bet. 3rd and 4tb. .*

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—Sunday evening—Prof. Palmer will deliver his famous Temperance lecture, and recite "Rum's Maniac." This is the Professor's best lecture and will be given free at Dowling Hall.

—Christmas is coming, and when 'you go out looking for presents, just take a peep at tbe beautiful Handkerchief and other Fancy Boxes at Riddle

Hun-

eaker's. —On Monday evening at Dowling Hall, Prof. Palmer will lecture on Matrimony, Love, Courtship and Divorce. This is the best of the course. Read programme on Monday.

—THREE Fine English Breech Loaders sold last week and every one byA.G. AUSTIN

Co. They guarantee the cus

tomer perfect satisfaction or no sale, and their guarantee is solid, having face value.'

EOONO&IY AND COMFORT. Save fuel and exclude cold air by tbe use of A. G. Austin ifcCo's weatherstrips —only 5 cents per foot. Any woman can put it on.

TOYS AND HOBBYHORSES Just received at A. W. Gruenholz', in great variety also a new stock of baskets. The willow chairs and an immense lot of new toys are now in. This is tbo very best shop in town to buy Christmas goods at. Remember the place—Fourth street, north of Cherry.

—Dn. A. P. DAVIS, Occull*t and Aurist —Homooopathlst—No. 214 North Sixth street, Terre Haute, Ind, would specially call attention to tbe public that be has permanently located in this place, and makes a Specialty of Diseases of the Eye and Ear, Headache, Oaiarrh, Hhcumatism, Neuralgia and Cancer. Call and see him, or address Box 714, Terre Haute, Ind. Residence 612 South Sixth streot. —Go everybody, to tbe great Manufacturers' Sale, 326 Main St., between 3rd and 4th.

«-Our readers should keep In mind the J|et that Riddle A

Riddle

Hunsaker are

giving to every purchaser oi $5.00 worth of goods in their line, a ticket in the grand gift distribution to take plaee on the 4th of January. These gifts consist of one 18 carat ladies' gold watch worth $75 00 one fine gents' silver watoh, $50 one set sterling silver teaspoons, heavy fancy pattern, $12.50 one certificate entitles the holder to a $12.50 bonnet made to order, if desired.

Hunsaker bay* now an im

mense stock of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Millinery and Ladies goods, and are selling at the very bottom figures, besides giving a chanoe in the above prises. —Mens' calf boots, $2.00, at tbe Manufacturers* Sale, 328 Main St., between 3rd and 4th.

—A. ItiKF, Gaa and Steam fitter, No. 805 Ohio street, boU5th and 6th, remember,has a bigaworUnent of Gas Fixtures, Plumbing Goods, A&, which he Is selling at very low prices. Rebronaing of old gas fixtures is also very carefnlly done. Remember at 505 Ohio street, be holds forth. Guarded front by B. W. Morgan's two big guna.

MANTLES AND ORATES Have you been in to see tbo new Mantles and Grates Moore A Haggerty have J«»t opened. It to decidedly the finest lot ever brought to this city. They an beautifal beyond description, and no one contemplating patting In one or more sboald Ml to see them and team tbe low prices at which they are •old. —326 Main street^ is tbe place to boy boots and shoes. 8K Main St., between Xrd tu^l 4lb.

DO VBLR ENTERTAINMENT. On next Tuesday evening, lltb Inst, an nnusoally attractive entertainment will be held at Asbury church, oorner Poplar and Fourth street*. In tbe audience room a oonoert will be given, in which tbe Davis family, Mr. Alder, Miss Gertie Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Davis, Herman Llebing, the Misses Ensey, and tbe Asbury choir will participate. In the basement oyster soup will be served to all holders of tickets. Sapper extra. Admission and oyster soup, 2$ cents. Tickets will be placed on sale at the postofflce lobby.

THE County Commissioners have or dered that tbe rewards offered.for the arrest of the following persons be withdrawn Elijah Otterbaoh, for tbe murder of John Norton Francis Lowe for tbe murder of Leonard Truebiood party unknown, tbe murderer of Adam Mattox Ernest Whitehouse, asssult and battery with intent to murder John Cleary and all other rewards hitherfore offered for tbe arrest of persons who have committed crimes in this oounty, with tbe exception of tbe reward offered for tbe arrest of Sylvan as Burnbam, tbe murderer of Rosa Tritt.

THE coming of cold weather has a buoyant effeot on th«j matrimonial market. And this reminds us bow strange it is that tbo young man who stalks up to tbe altar so heroically on tbe fateful day, and has to support tbe tender bride at tbe altar, will, a year after marrisge, when hp is detained late away from home, walk hesitatingly up to his door and feel that be would rather fkee dentist than undergo the ordeal of meeting that tender bride.

WM. H. STEWART,our ex-Sheriff, wbo has recently moved back to his farm in Otter Creek township, met with a distressing accident last Sunday. He was out hunting quails with his son William. The latter fired at a flock of the birds, snd unfortunately bis father was In range, back of some bushes. The shot took effect in the face. The injury is not fatal, and we are glad to learn that Mr. Stewart will not suffer the loss of an eye, as first reported.

THE Grand Jury talks of attempting to enforce the Sunday law, and also require saloons to close at eleven o'clock at night, as the law directs. This is right. It will allow every one an opportunity to go toebnrob, and permit every married man to bo in tbe bosom of bis family at a reasonable hour at night. There is no necessity for any man going out to get a drink after eleven o'clock.

THE Kettledrum" in preparation by tbe ladies of tbe Aid Society promises to be a monster affair. Old and young are taking hold of the preparatory work with the greatest spirit. Besides tbe Kettledrum proper, there will be sale tables, and performances on the stage, a portion of which will be of an operatic character. Tbe evenings of the 20tb and 21st are set down for this notable event.

AMONG the exercises of tbe Mont Rose social, held at the residence of Mr. Wm. Davis, was an essay by Miss Kittle Leake her subject being Tbe First? Chapter of the Chronicles of the afont Rose province." It was well composed, and gave great credit to Miss Leake. Tbeae socials are increasing in nuuiber and in interest and are being largely attended by both young and old.

W. H. BANNISTER, wbo has been in the clothing business here for the past twenty years, honored and respected, was compelled to close his doors last Monday morning. He surrendered all his property to his creditors, and all will sympathize with him in bis misfortune. R. S. Tennant has been named as assignee.

THE Horticultural Society hold an unusually Interesting meeting at the south Sixth street residence of Hon. H. D. Scott, on Thursday. The next meeting—tbe annual meeting—will be held at the residence of Rev. S. 8. Martyn..

IN furnishing supplies to the paupers at tbe poor asylum, tbe order of tbe county commissioners la that "The Board will not pay for sugar, tea, coffee or any other luxury, except in case of old age or sickneas.

AT this soason of tbe year, the advertisements of holiday and seasonable goods are by no means uninteresting Items. Tbe Mail of this week fairly bristles with them—fresh, crisp and startling!

THEstore

IERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL.

of the late Simeon Cory will

not be closed as stated, bat Is now open and will be operated under tbe supervision of R. W. Rippetoe.

Tors rebut question still agitates the public mind. Up to last evening Fanner A

Lotse bad received 341 attempts at solving their puszle. MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Tbe following marriage licenses bare been issued since our last report: James H. ftlddaii and FtateaoeO. Sballfcr.

John Wesley Slmpeoo and AmaatfrJaae Robert*. John OL HomMc and Hot an R. Williams.

XfesJre L'Meureaox awl Maty Burgett. —A fine Stock field of 300 acres, acroea tbe river, half mile below the Main street bridge, with good fences and water accommodations, la for sale or rent, very cheap. Enquire of W. W. Cliver, northwest corner of Fuorth and Cbeny.

JUST RECEIVED

nve aiate more oftboae men's dee %atf boota, which we are selling for $L50 at the Manufacturers' Sale,

SIS Mala street

between 3rd wad 4th. -8ee the bargains we are offering In boota and shoes at tbe Manufactcmre' Jfeta, Main street, bet. 3rd and 4tb/

WILE IT PAT

To have our pictures framed by J. F. Probst, 523X Main street? One trial will answer the question.

Last Hours of Mary, Queen of Scots, at the Marble Palace.

Wright & King

Are in tbe field with ao immense supply of good things for a Sunday dinner. See the list 'CHOICE TUNK'SF.

CRANBERRIES. OUSTERS. DRESSED CHICKENS.

NICE CELERY.

PRESERVED ORANGES AND FIGS.

Something new in this market. New lot oi California cannea fruits, extra fine. Also a full line of staple goods very cheap. Corner of Seventh and Main.

Last Hours of Mary, Queen of Scots, at the Marble Palace.

Oyster Soup 20 Cents

At Lawrence fc White's Popular Lunch Room, southeast oorner of Fourth and Cherry streets. Also, oysters by the can at the lowest rates.

IT PATS

To have our pictures framed by J. F. Probst, 5233^ Main street, is what those say that have done so.

Last Hours of Mary, Queen of Scots, at the Marble Palace.

Fine Meats!

Charley Dorscb, at the popular* Star Meat Market, is daily serving his patrons with some of the finest meats wo have ever seen In this market. His shop presents a magnificent appearance, and tbe display attracts much attention. Mr. Dorsch takes a pride in his business snd takes especial pains to please his patrons and give them the best that can be had in this market. If you haven't been dealing with bim, just give him a trial, and our word for it you will be so well pleased that you will continue to do so.

Last Hours of Mary, Queen of Scots, at the Marble Palace.

HATS, CAPS, GLOVES, FUttS. TRUNKS anU VALISES. Lower than any other house in the city, at A, B. Sl'OX Klt'S, 511 Main Street, between Filth and Sixth.

MOOFINU.

For Tlu and Slate Roofing, Moore & Haggerty ask a call. They give special attention to work in the surrounding towns, and while their prices are the lowest they will not be excelled in work.

Last Hours of Mary, Queen of Scots, at the Marble Palace.

IT DON'T PAT

To spend a small fortune for picture frames when J. F. Probst, 523K Main street, sells tbem so remarkably cheap.

FARMERS.

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

R. GAQG.

Last Hours of Mary, Queen of Scots, at the Marble Palace. '.

LOOK HERET

Have you seen tbe big display of Blank Books and specimens of fine binding made by tbe enterprising firm of M. F. Langford

Co., proprietors of

tbe Bartlest Bindery at 524 Main street. Tbls firm is prepared to execute and fin lab up at abort notice all work in their line cheaper and better than any house In the west. There is no establishment that surpasses tbem either in work or prices. Give tbem a call.

SAVE MONEYI

Buy ybur crackers, bread, cake, Tolls candy from Frank Heinig who manufactures tbem every day fresh, at his Union Steam Bakery on L-»'ayett« and Fourth at roots,

Last Hours of Mary, Queen of Scots, at the Marble Palace.

&ISCHLER&FUNK.

Invite a call from all who want the very bos* fresh meata to be found in this market, to their shop on Fourth street, in tbe Cook building. Their prices will be found lower than most butchers, and every effort will be made to give tbe fullest satisfaction.

Last Hours of Mary, Queen of Scots, at the Marble Palace,

LA WRENCEA WRITE

Ax* doing a rushing fcostneaa mi the sooth eaat corner of Fourth and Cherry. Their bread and other Bakery goods give satisfaction and their loach counter la immensely popular. —LACE MAKERS send stamp aisd receive sample sheet of Laoe Braids and Patterns of the EUREKA LAOS CO, Chicago, 320 West Harrison street.*

H0LIDAT GOODS.

Don't Fail to Visit the

WHEN BUYING

Holiday Goods.

GREAT REDUCTION

UNDERWEAR.

NEW GOODS

H. DE PUY, M. D.,

Calls in th* city or country answeied orom Dtly from my office daring be day, and from my residence tSJNortti center

atnfgt street.

Important Reduction in Prices

AT THE

BUCKEYE CASH ST0RE5

Standard brown sheetings al 7 cents per yard. Fancy ginghams at 3 cents, Prints 4 to OK cents. Flannels, wool blankets, jeans, oassimeres, beaver cloths, eta, essentially redueed. Superior handmade bed comforts very cheap. In pl4m and fancy dress goods, all the former 12^ oent goods reduced to 10 cento otter grades in same proportion. Alpacas, mohairs and cashmeres, reduced'15to20

per oent. Black gros Brain and Hancy silks, alike reduction. Cloaks, shawb, suits, etc, tbe same. Ladies' and gentlemen's underwear, gloves, hosiery, ribbons. scarfe, bows, collars, etc., in tbe same category. The Buokeye UnlaundrkSl Shirts formerly sold at one dollar, are now 85 cents. In short, the reduction Is general throughout every department, and will be seen at onco. A nice assortment of fura very cheep.

Notion House

Ask for the Favorite Cfoofr Store. Don't hor env mhmr

Favorite. It** the taut in'

mm »l*n Jo* com. to lown. Canal Tblrf «.i.

Just Bcceired and Xow Ob Sale: THE CELEBRATED

PEARL SHIRTSQ

This is the the BEST SHIRT manufactured in America, I it the price, ONE DOLLAR. Made of the best Warn- II sutta muslin, tbe bosoms are 3 ply made of tbe best linen each ply is guaranteed all linen the workmanship superior to any other a perfect fit and warranted to give complete satisfaction in every particular. ^S-Give them atrial for the truth's sake.

For sale only at tho

Sign of the TinBall.

Xii

BUCKETE CASH STORE! W. S RYGE 8c 00!

GREAT CLOSING-OUT SALE!

Ij. EHRLICH,'

Of the firm of Ebrlich Bros., intends to move back to Bay City, and their entlro stock murt be reduced within the next thirty days. Tbe most of tbe goods willbo marked down with Blue Mark, in plain letters, at least 25 per cent, less than tho former price. Great reductions made on all goods, especially on DRESS GOODS and LADIES' FURS. Those will be MARKED BELOW COST.

Mink Furs worth 940 for 825. Mink Furs worth 925 or |16. Dress Goods worth 75,50,25c for 50,25,15. Drap D'Ete worth $3.50 for 92 50. Drap D'Ete worth 92.75 for $1.75.

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PEARL

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Black Silk worth 93.50 for 92.50. Btack Silk worth 92.50 for 91-50. Black Silk worrh 91.50 for |1. Black Alpaca worth 75c, 91, lor 50, 75c. Blaok Alpaca worth 40c for 25c.

All domestic goods at fitst cost. Dollar Corsets for 75o. Corsets worth 73c for 50u. Fine BROAD CLOTHS, BEAVERS, CASSI MERES for Boys' and Map's wear. FLANNELS, TABLE LINENS, SHAWLS, CLOAKS, and everything-at greatly reduced prices. This is a bona fide sale, and bargains will be given. ,v

EHRLICH BROS

sr*

W-A.IR, I

SOT AGAINST THE INDIANS!

———BUT——

Hi* Mnjttsty. High Prices and ShfMidy Boots and Shoos. Behold (he Line of Battle!

Mrti'si Hlf Boots H2 50 Itlrn'aKipKoota 3 4M JVenVi ltroganM 1 2Si Men's Plow Shot» 1 2S XaulIeK' uHtom Hoirk ('alf. 1 8S l/adicm' i'Hstom I'cb. Pol 1 IK)

Opened Daily from now untii ^1^ gg Christmas. lontha' Hip Room 100

J. W. 1IIJNLET,

411 Malu Street.

PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, Ofllw, 9%, Cor. 6th A. Main sta.

(Over Drugstore.)

Oar goods nro always n« represented. With our pr co* so low that wo cannot reoognize competition,make our house the bane of other dottier* ntxl admiration and the choice of all who would patronise An tKtablisuirunt idontllh-o wl'Ji thopoop.o.

DAN REIBOLD,

SAMUEL

No. aoo W, Main St.*:

MAO ILL,

AT'IOIIMEY AT I,AW

Office with X. ». Ilu/l, north side Ohio street, between TMul 1 tut J'ouith. Hpeciul aiU'iitliKi to coHrctKins, proboto business and bank! upt practice!

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