Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 8, Number 27, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 29 December 1877 — Page 8

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THE MAIL-

PAPER FOR TIIE PEOPLE.

Personal.

Whltehouso la making recret visits to this city, and may yet capture a policeman.'

Miss Sue Hebb has returned home after a visit of several weeks in Evanarllle.

Charley Chapman couldn't make the restaurant business pay, and so shot up shop,

A. W. Heinly, at the National, ate Christmas dinner with his relatives Yinoennee.

R. J. Dnenweg. leather dealer on west Main street, has filed his voluntary peti tion in bankruptcy.

Miss Bell Stewart, of Peoria, Ills., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Ella Overpeck ©n north Fifth street. r:

Mr. A Mr?. J. E. Somes bad Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Murray, of Indianapolis, guests on Christmas day.

Col. Thomas H. Nelson and Senator Booth arrived in the city from Washing ton the night before Christmas.

The school toacbers outuide the city presented Trustee Fischer with a band some gold beaded cane on Christmas.

Albert Wyatt, the Main street butcher, celebrated Christmas by taking unto

himself a wife, Miss Mattie Gibson, new Marshall. Hon. Morton.C. Hunter will speak on the silver question at Bowling Hall Thursday evening, in response to an invitation from a number of our citizens, .ledger: City Attorney Harper argued a case in the Federal Court, on Thursday, which was pronounced an able and brilliant effort by the Indianapolis legal fraternity.

The city has the most attractions for A1. Hayden, anrl he has moved back from the country. He will again engage in the grocery trade at Furrow's old stand, south Fourth street.

A. B. Ston^r, the hatter, and FranTt fc Rotbehild, the clothiers, closed their doors Saturday evening. Arrangements will doubtless be made by which bc.tb the bouses will resume business. 8. S. Parr has been assigned to a position as teacbrr in the high school in placo of Miss B'y?r, who go«s to Florida. Rumor rays something more than the climate attracts hrr down there.

Thos. L. Butler, at A. O. Austin A Co's, the lngonious toy honsebuilder, has oonstrnoted another of much larger dimensions—for out doors. It is some twelve feet high, and when finished will be complete In every respect. We bad intendod an extended description of it, but And our space will not permit Ibis week. It is now on exhibition at Austin'**, and is worthy

inspection.

Vlnconnes Sun: Miss Hannah,daughter of O. Foster Smith, of Terro Ilaute, who lor the past fow weeks has been visiting relatives In this city, returns home to-day. She's lightning on ten pins, having witnessed her skill with other todies attending the Seventh street alley, one day this week.

Among the many happy marriages on Christmas day was that of Mr. James Leinberger, of Foster Brother's dry goods house and Mias Surah St. John, teacher in tho 8eventh district. Rev. C. R. Henderson performed the ceremony at the residence of F. H. Spioer, in the presence of a large number of friends.

Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Ten riant were most agreeably surprised Christmas evening by a visit of the officers and teachers of the Centenary Sunday School, and the presentation of a beautiful silver tea set, of tlvo large pieces, and a heavy and richly ornamented silver castor, wrought in new centennial designs, tokens of appreciation forearnest, active and efficient work in the Sunday School.

Charley Dorsch attracted much attention by the display at his Star Meat Markot ou Christinas day. The biggest $aturo was an enormous beef bead, cleanly sbavert and decorated. Should the weather be more favorable he intends to make a tremenduous spread on New Year's day. He learned this art in the old country and will show us something new.

We doubt whether any man can be a

picture

of true dieolty In an ill fitting

snit of clothes We cannot conceive of eautrtllnees in a coat that dont set well, or majesty In shabby pants. Therefore, tfyouwoold arp""*'dtenlfted, courtly and nutfwtie, among your New Year's resolves, resolve that J. P. Drennan, the popular

low-priml

merchant tailor shall

make your clothes. We are constantly hearing of slaughters of every description, from railroad accidents to the more sanguinary slaughters on tbe battle field, but in our remembrance no such slaughter has taken place iu this vicinity as Is now being made In price* at the Central Bookstore In books, pictures, IVsuiss, albums, gold pens, card cases and all toods peeoHar to the holiday*, tf yon haven't given her a holiday prt^ent yet, you can get one tor a very UtUe money Batton«.% Ck*s popular book store.

Ed W. Johnson. §tbe Oyster King of this city, wtU baU the glad New Yew with an easy consdenos from the fret that he has aided In making his fellow man happy by supplying him with the

Attest

oysters brought to thte market.

He will start in on tbe New Year determined, as heretofore, to make his house headquarters tor the Oyster trade. His trade with tbe surrounding towns is simply immense. Our city readers will find him well supplied tor Sunday and NfcwVtars.

Miss Minnie Hager will spend the winter in the east. Geo. C. Duy has been very seriously ill for several days, but is now better and has promise of being out in about a week.

Edward Riehle started this morning for Eureka, Nevada, where be has been tendered a position In a mercantile house.

Francis J. Hess, tbe dealer In agricultural implements, we are sorry to learn .was compelled to file bis petition in bankruptcy yesterday.

Havens A Geddes are moving to the store room on Main, just east of Fifth, that has recently been so well fitted for the reception of their goods.

Patrick O'Connell and George Leslie visited Jeffereonvllle this week for a protracted stay. This is Pat's third visit to the Slate institution.

Rev. Oar wood, at Centenary, to- trior row morning, proposes to show that the soul goes neither to heaven, hell or pur gatory at death, and will give his idea of what is the hell of the bible.

A. L. Gardner, formerly of this city, now in the Superintendent's office of tbe Cumberland Valley railroad, was recently elected High Priest of bis Ma sonic Chapter, at Chambersburg, Penn sylvania.

Albert, son of Mr. L. Kis&ner, has re turned home from New York, wh^re he has been lor six months in tbe great Steck piano factory taking lessons iu pisno construction, tuning and repairs, so as to assist bis father., 5j»

Col. Cookerly, who stands high as an eloquent advocate of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, has accepted an invitation to address the order at Evans ville, next Wednesday evening, on tht occasion of the Installation of officers.

S. E. Burnett, of the new grocery firm ofSmith A Burnett, gave himself as a Christmas gift to Miss Jessie F. Smith, on Christmas day, at Perrysville. About one hundred persons, including several from this city, witnessed the tying of the nuptial knot.

J. A. Foote, the aeefamafl. deceived yesterday an order from James Carter, Dunnett A Beale, London, England, for five hundred packets of his green fringed lettuce. This is a long way to send for lettuce seed, but it illustrates the extensiveness of Mr. Foote'a growing trade.

T. T. Brown, publisher of tho Columbus, Inch, Republican, son of Isaac M. Brown,spent Christmas in this,the city of his boyhood. His wife, daughter of Geo. M. Sibley camo with him. Mr. Brown, we are glad to loam, is prospering—the natural result of energy, Industry and capability.

If you want to get a h*d lounge, or a wardrobe, a marble top center table, fancy chair, a workstand or a pretty bracket. These and anything else in furniture line can be had at Foster A Son's furniture store on Fourth street, just north of Cherry, and they do say their prices are astonishingly low.

It is tho aim of The Mall to give all possible useful Information. All should know that at James Paxton's, 607 Main street, may be found a general assortment of booksellers' and station era' goods, new styles of New Year's cards, fine cutlery, fine pocket books, gold pens and pencils, and choice Holiday goods in great variety.

W. H. Scudder has enjoyed a splendid holiday trade, and is so pleased with the liber«l patronage extended him that

during

Don't let the old year pass away without learning the nnusnal Inducements W, H. Paige A Co. have to ofier in the purchase of pianot and organs. Their stoek of musical merchandise la very large. Bear in mind that they are the only agents In this city tor tbe sale of tbe famed Chickering Piano, and the equtlly popular Mason A Hamlin Organ.

R. Garvin is throwing around a handsomely engraved card of bis Commercial College a fac simile—as near as ihe lithographer could get—of his writing and pen nourishing, A lithographer ould improve on the writing of any editor iu this city, but when he tackle3 Prof. Garvin's writing be fails to do justice.

S. liOeb A Co. authorize us to say that they will give to every person calling at their house, the sign of the Big Blaok Bear, the best bargains in hats, caps and gents furnishing goods, to be found in the city.

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Herz' drawing for the $$5 Silk Cloak and $15 Satin Skirt, will* take place at Bowling Hall on Wednesday, January 2nd 1878, at 2 o'clock p. in.

The drawing in all its particulars will be left altogether to the audience of ticket holders or their own choice of a committee.

If either of the lucky numbers, or both, are not presented by Jan. 15, he claim thereon shall bb considered forfeited and anew drawing will take place. A numerous attendance is respectfully solicited. A. HERZ.

next week he will sell at oost—

some things at purchasers own price—all artioles belonging to the holiday trade. Among these may be found some elegant toilet sets, vases, intorestihg gabies, and toys of every character.

Josh Billings says: '•NatarTwISbm makes a pbool, she simply furnishes tbe raw materials and lets tbe fellow finish the job to sa it himself," and we wish to add that tbe man who does not resolve to buy bit harness and saddles of F. O. Froeb, on the north side of tbe court bouse square, acts very foolish, because nowhere else can better bargains be had.

mind are

—6ur*readers should keep In the ta«t that Riddle & Huosaker giving to every purchaser of f&OO worth of goods in tbelr line, a ticket tn the grand gift distribution to take placo on tbe 4th of January. These gifts consist of one IS carat ladies' gold watch worth f7&QP one fine gents' silver watch, |K0 one set sterling silver taaqpooua, heavy flujey pattern, ftfLSO one certificate entitles the holder Ion fULtt bonne* nadt to order, If desired.

Riddle & Hunaaker have now MI Immense stock of Watches, (Socks, Jewelry, Silverware, Millinery and Ladles' goods, and are selling at tbe very bottom figures, besides glvla« a cfcance bi tbe above prixas.

THE LARGE AND

BEAUTIFUL PAINING

"Last Moments of Mary, Queen of Scots,"

Valued at f150 00,

Will be given to tbe party holding the lucky number.

No person connected with our establishment will hold any tickets,

and the drawing will be under the management of

Bisinterested Parties.

Every one buying

FIVE DOLLARS

worth of goods for ('ASH

af onr sferei before tbe drawing takes place will be-entitled to a ticket.

a J. F. JAURIET & CO., Marble Palace.

MILLINERY.

Mrs. E. B. Cole is selling her millinery goods at bankrupt prices, in order to close out the winter stock, but proposes to continue the business.

Ladies, do not miss the ruschings we now offer at 5eper ymrd. Cent Store.

—See tiie bargaim we are offinring tn boots and shoes at the Manufectnrexa' 326 Mats street, bet. Srd and 4th, —SQUARE GRANDS and Square PI*

In Large number at tbe "Palace of Mostc."

TERRE ItlAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL.

HERZ wishes you all a very happy new year and many happy returns, and expresses his sincerest thanks to the community for the increase of their liberal patronage. Our princi-1 pies for the fixture are unchanged we make it a study to please the community and protect their* interests.

When other notion dealers tumble around us like flies in cold weather, WE STAND :^AS FIRM AS EVER," ^upheld by the good will Sof the public and by their confidence, which sto gain, retain and inUcrease has been our .study for ten years past •and will be

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our aim

the future.

N Respectfully, ., rS A. HERZ.

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New Orleans Sugar.

TBE FIKST

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OF THE SEASON

Just Received

At W. W. OLIVER'S!

Northwest cor. 4th and Cherry sts.

The first New Orleans Sugar of the season, and selling --,

II2 Pounds for $1.00.

HUNLEY'S

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HOLIDAY

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Notion House

GOODS.

411 Main Street.

PIANOS

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Must Go!

IF LOW PRICES WILL DO IT

WE HAVE FULLY

One Thousand OVERCOATS

On band yet in our two large store*, and can't aflord to carrv them over till next season, and in order to close them ont, have concluded to sell them

REGARDLESS OF COST.&'V

We gnfranteee to sell tbem from two to five dollars less than sold heretofore.

L. GOODMAN Jr. & CO.,

410 Opera House Block, & 328 Main St. bet. 3d arid 4th.

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FOR A GOOD STYLE

DRESS SUIT,

'3? "4

.THEODORE STAHL,

on our entire stock up to?

THE DAT Of DRAWING,!'

Which ts

Friday Eve., January 4th.

Sli-' "iffy

A FASHIONABLE

OVERCOAT,

114-"' 'hi"''—'

684 Main Street, Between Fourth and Fifth.

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FOR REI

-EITHER-

KUDT-M1DE Oil MiDETO ORDER!

Cash Buyers will find it to their interest to see

MILLER & COX

-BEFORE BUYING!

Xo. '523 Alain Street. North Side, Near Sixth Street.

From now on and up to January l?t I will ollar SPECIAL BJTRGAIN3 in

FRENCH CHINA DINNER AND TEA SETS,

Plain White, Gold-Band and Decorated..

ALSO MY 3TOCK OF

FINE CUTiHD PRESSED CUSSMRE OFtU. STTIES.

FANCY GOODS IN ENDLESS VARIETY.

JE \-jV V**'

J* -AND THE-

CELEBRATED T. dr R. BOOT'S PARISIAN GRANITE, Equal In finish and appearance to French China. CHANDELIBRS, LIBRARY AND STUDY LAMPS, BRONZE AND GLASS, LAMPS, I have in any quantity and in all styles.

It will please me to have you examine my stock, as I think I can satisfy you style and prices.

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PALACE OF MUSIC,

213 Ohio Street/

^Remember that In renting either of tbe above Instruments, for six months, and then buying a Piano or Organ, the rent paid will be applied as part purohase money. Parents

ORGANS

-AT—

L. KUSSNER S

Thte winter, by renting an Instrument for tbem, and if they show talent and taste for music, buy tbem a piano or organ at the end of six months. Don't forget that

THE PALACE OF MUSIC,

No.313 0m0 8TBEET,, 7

Is the place where a good selection of renting Instruments can Se seen and selected from.

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