Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 9, Number 27, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 4 January 1879 — Page 5
THE MAIL
A PAPER
FOR THE
PEOPLE.
Because!
THE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL is good medium of communication between erre Haute business men and ihe ople jrtio buy their goods—
9, It has the largest circulation )axxy paper published in this city. But not on this account alene, but—
Because, It goes into the family circle on Saturday evening, and during Saturday
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night and Sunday is read thoroughly, advertisements and all, by every member I of the family who can read, after which it I is loaned to the neighbors.
Because, After having been read by the borrowers and buj ers in the city, it is enveloped, stamped and sent to some friend 01 relative in some other town orcity.
Because, It is a paper which reaches all classes, high and low, rich and poor.
Because, Of its very large circulation among farmers. Because, It is an especial favorite with the ladies, who do a large part of the buying of household goods, in addition to thejewls elry and dress goods they wear, and are critical readers of advertisements.
Because, Two editions are published, Thursday acd Satuiday evenings, anc all advertisements go both editions for price of one issue. ^'Because, Its rates are cheaper, all things considered, than those of any other paper ff in the city.
Vioo county sent to the penitentiary last year fifty-two convicts—just one a week.
FEW of the hostesses offered wine to their guests on New Years day, but all of them gave a cordial greeting.
THE Effingham hotel, at Effingham, I Ills., situated near the Vandalia depot, jvas destroyed by fire on Monday morning.
THE Centenary Sunday school will naugurate its IJBW officers to-morrow and hear reports from the retiring officers.
THE supply of coal in this city is 1 Alarmingly low, caused, it is said, by the
Clay county miners being on a "holiday ear." FROM day to day put afresh nail in all good resolutions formed on New Years day. Some of them will need railroad ipikes to nail them down.
A ABOUT five thousand hogs have been slaughtered this season at S. S. Earley's Jiouse. Davis & Co. are killing from iwenty to fifty hogs each day.
THE ice men are gathering in a fine orop of ice—and the amount to be stored ^will only be limited by the capacity of the houses. Cheap ice for next summer.
THE mother of Charles Hornung, of First National Bank, a woman much repeated by a large circle of friends, died last Suuday afternoon, at the age of fifty-seven years. S. THE new year's refrain—oh, the bills, bills, bills, bills who can measure the ills that will come in with the bills, with the plagued, pitiless, inexorable bills, bills, bills, bills, b-i-l l-s.
THE house of Hoberg, Root A Co. starts on the twenty-third year of its business career—with a solidity and popularity never before excelled. It has a fine record for honest and liberal dealing.
YESTERDAY was the coldest day since 1863—fifteen years ago, when the mercury dropped one morning to 22 and 24 degress below zero. Yesterday morning ^\t marked on an average about nineteen degrees.
FOUR hundred and seventy-five marriages were solemnized in this county the year just closed. About one-third of this number—159—occurred the last three months of the year, showing the tendency to matrimony as the cold night*) come on.
C. O. EnEr,, route manager of the Express furnished his carriers with a neat New Year's address, printed by Hebb A Brennan. When Terre Haute was a village, the newsboy's annual address was a big thing, and the verses were penned by our best poetic talent. It isn't so now.
WE feel sorry for pretty Paris, but are glad to note that the officers of the Midland Railway have decided to remove the general offices to this city, and rooms for that purpose have been taken over Buntin A Armstrong's drug store, which will be occupied as soon as they can be made ready.
THERE was a scene at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Hervey, on New Years day that should be extensively pied next New Years. From the Ladies Aid Society they procured a list of poor children, and these they gathered at their bouse where a bountiful dinner was spread before them, supplemented by useful presents, such as shoes, hoods, and articles of a like nature. A happier hundred lot of children have seldom gathered in this city.
EVA M. MITTEN, daughter of Wm. M. ^Slaughter, died of oonsamption at the home of her parents, in this city,
Tuesday morning. Four years ago she married J. W. Mitten, an engineer on •the Indianapolis and Peru railroad, and has since made her homo at Peru. Sbe leaves a child of two years. Although the dread messenger was not unexpected, a large circle of relatives and friends
4mourn
that one so interesting, so lova
ble, so pure and good, should be thus early in life taken away.
THE new school house on Fourth street will beopened for aohool purposes on Monday. The teachers and children in getting baak to their old ground wil) be delighted with their uew. quarters. The building is the best of the many excellent school structures with whioh this city is blessed. Indeed it is said to be one of the handsomest and most oomblete edifices for oommon school parposes in the state. The exterior presents an imposing appsaranoe and the interior is neat, convenient and roomy. It contains twelve large sohool rooms, all finished in hardwood and oil, and well lighted. All the large windows are fitted with the best Inside blinds. In the large basement are six great rooms, floored but otherwise unfinished, to be used as play-rooms in bad weather. The whole building costing less than f15,000, is highly creditable to the school board, the skill of the architect, and the ability of the contractor, Mr. Thomas Snapp.
A TERRIBLE explosion—causing death and destruction—oocurred at the distillery of Hulmau A Fairbanks about half-past three o'olock on the afternoon of New Year's day. The motive power for the immense manufactory consists of twelve large boilers in four batteries of three each. One of these batteries exploded with such force as to carry a portion of one of the boilers aoross the river, some 800 feet, and another portion went southward about 1,000 feet. The boiler room was rendered a mass of ruins, and yet, notwithstanding the large number of men in the room and about the building only two were killed. One of these was William Day, a fireman, a colored ima twenty-five years of age, recently married to a daughter of Joshua Davis, the barber. The other was Frauklin Hughes, nineteen years of age, employed in the stock yards, and who had just gone in to warm. There were many narrow escapes—Herman Meyers, a fireman, being blown some thirty feet through an open window.
The boiler room has been in charge of experienced and competent men, who cannot account for the accident. But of course it must have been for lack of water.
The loss is estimated at from $5,000 to $10,000. The works will not stop, although for a time the capacity has been diminished.
OUR POOR ASYLUM.
Without doubt Vigo county has the model asylum for poor in this State. Its management is familiar to readers of The Mail. Some two years ago we gave several columns in one issue descriptive ofthe piupers, their treatment, and their mode of life, and other items of interest have been added from time to time. Some of our citizens have for a long time taken a deep interest in the moral instruction and spiritual welfare of the unfortunate inmates. One of the leading spirits has been Capt. S. H. Potter. Iu the Gazette, a few days since he communicated the following:
Some four or five years ago a few ladies and gentlemen of Terre Haute commenced holding religious meetings at the Farm, on Sabbath afternoons. They were found to be so acceptable to the inmates, and so heartily approved by the superintendent, the township trustee, and the board of county commissioners, that they were encouraged to continue them as the weather and other circumstances permitted. The pastors of various churches of the ciiy have by turns gone out to minister a short gospel discourse when called upon. This has been accompanied by good singing, aided by one playing the organ. The organ (a cabinet) was furnished by the board, at a very moderate cost. The institution has been furnished with Bibles from the depository of the Vigo County Bible Society.
For several years a very meagre amount of reading matter was furnished the inmates by their friends, of a second hand nature.
List year the board of commissioners appropriated |25 for the purpose of furnishing them papers, fresh from the press. This enabled them to procure fifty numbers of the "Christian Press," and some children's papers, for monthly distribution, and twenty numbers of the Saturday Evening Mail, weekly. This year (1879) the board has appropriated ff0, whioh will enable the friends to distribute semi monthly, and twenty copies of The Mail, weekly. It is not too much to say that the Asylum is in every respect in a condition equal to what it has been described, and yet no better nor more humane than any such institution ought to be.
A CARD.
In contradiction of certain reports, we are requested to publish'the following: TERRE HAUTE, IND., Dec. 22, '78. To whom it moj/ concern:
The pastor and undersigned elders of the First Presbyterian Church state that Mrs. J. W. Barnett, a member of said cburcb, has not been cited or asked to appear before the session of said church for lying or any other charge whatever.
ALEX STERRETT, Pastor.
8. B. DAVIS, J. M. NAYLOR, ^Elders. W. W. BYERS,
Mrs. M. M. Phalon invites the ladies to call at No. 121 J* North Fourth street, for embroidery, stamping, chain stitching and braiding. Also for cleaning white furs and white ostrich tips, tjal
RUBBER OVER SHOES. Ureiner A Paddock have a nice line of Rubber Over Shoes, suited to all ages, sexes and conditions and sold extra ordinarly cheap.
—During this week the large stock of Stoves and Tinware belonging to H. P. Townley A Co. was moved one square east, into the building formerly occupied by O. Foster Smith. The name of the new firm is Townley Bros. They are agents for the celebrated Prairie City Cook Stoves, manufactured by E. J. King. «©7 Main street is situated the office of the New Improved Howe Family Sewing Machine.
TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIIJ.
THE PASSING SHOW.
SHOWS AND SHOW PEOPLE.
Manager Hasp must have been highly pleased with the two large audienoea— each about six hundred dollar houses,— that he had at our opera house on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
We never oould like the opera of •'Faust," giveu on the first evening—It is so fall of misery, so barren of choruses and oonoerted musio—but it gave opportunity for Emma Abbott to display one of the sweetest of voices, and the role of "Marguerite" was given in excellent taste and with fine dramatic effect. "1
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Emma's voice is more beautiful than her face, and fuller than her figure. After seeing the one and guessing at the latter,one does not wonder that she refuses to appear In male characters and roles requiring abbreviated oostumes. Without liberal padding sbe would present much the appearance of Jenny Weathorsby's Fairy in "Hobbles."
In marked contrast with dismal, dreary "Faust" was the bright, cheery "Chimes of Normandy," with its lively choruses, rippling music, and interesting dramatic action. Here the old favorites the Segulns, Castle, Turner and others were at home. All have improved since last here. But Annis Montague, although having a gfiod voice and fine physique, is not the Mignonette that the charming Emily Melville has impressed upon our memory and Ryse, with a better voice in the musical role, in dramatic effect fell short of Morton as the miser "GaSpa^d." If Mr. Hess will bring his "Chimes" next season with the old party, including Melville, we pledge Terre Haute to fill the house to overflowing..
McAllister's Minstrels are booked for next Friday. "A Celebrated Case," which has become a celebrated drama, will be played here, by the Collier Company, under the auspices of Shook A Palmer, on the evenings of the 12th and 14th, with a strong cast. It has been given in Chicago, St. Louis and other western cities to immense patronage.
For the remainder of the month we are to have Joe Murphy on the 16th Mrs. Chanfrau on the22d Williamson's, in "Struck Oil," on the 29th, and Lotta on the 31st a good line of dramatic entertainments.
For the month of February there is already booked, Haverly's big minstrel troupe on the 6th Fanny Davenport on the 10th, and the Standard Theatrical Combination, with Maud Granger in the lead, on the 21st and 22d.
Emma Abbot's father teaches a country singing school in Wisconsin. An eastern critic says there are only two pctors ©n the American stageEdwin Booth and Lawrence Barret. Why, man alive! didn't you even hear of Buffalo Bill
It is said of Bessie Turner, the Henry Ward Beecher witness, who is with Collier's Celebrated Case combination, that she can't act any, but is expected to draw moral patronage.
The Y. M. C. A. and preachers of Quebec were silly enough to organize in advance a ferocious crusade against the performance of a troupe of blondes, with the inevitable effect of securing for them crowded houses every night. "When I want to enjoy a retrospective view of life," said Mr. Smiley, "as he selected good seats in the gallery, "I go to the minstrels. All the dear old jokes that I«was brought up on are sure to be there, and I laugh till the tears come at the memory of the days when Jimupy and I played nigger hi the woodshed with a cigar-box for a banjo, and the old lady's best milk-pan for a tambourine." "A big thing on wheels" is certainly to bo the westarn tour of Col. Mapleson's troupe, known as "Her Majesty's Opera Company." A contract has been entered into by the Pennsylvania railroad, by the terms of which, as we learn from the New York Times, the company will travel in a manner equal to that of the Marquis of Lome and the Princess of Lome on their recent journey from Halifax to Ottawa. A special train is fo be furnished for the transportation of the entire party of 246 persons, for the trip of 4,000 miles, at a cost of |15,000. Of this train Col, Mapleson's private car is to be new, and is to be fitted up and furnished in the tr,ost luxurious manner. It will contain drawing room, sleep-
ing rooms, smoking room, bath room, etc. Externally it will be as bandsomH*honld
as painters and gilders can make it, and its central panels on either side will bear the inscription: "Her Majesty's Opera Company." To it will bo attached a kitchen and dining car. Three of the sleeping cars, which will be refitted for the trio, will be named Gerster, Roze, and Hauk. The entire company will live on the train during their stay in various cities, as well as when en route. A special car will be reserved for members of the press, several of whom, from New York, will undertake the entire trip. The oompany will leave Boston on Satufday the 11th, appearing in Chicago on Monday evening, the 13th. After staying there two weeks, the route will be St. Louis, Jfcn. 27 to Feb, 1 Cincinnati, Feb. 8 to 8 thence to Louisville, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, Ac. We learn that a movement is on foot to run a cheap excursion train from this olty to Chicago, while the company is playing there.
OPERA HOUSE ORACLBS. 1
Some observant genius has collated the following happy hints in plain paragraphs
If you chance to come late to an entertainment, put down your heels with
vim that betokens business it will the audience that you have ar-
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rived, Crowd yourself into an already occupied tier of seats, though there may be a dozen near by unoouupied. You nave a right to your preference, no matter bow annoying to others,
Blow your nose with the force of an exploding can of nitro-glycerine. You will achieve the double purpose of clearing out your nasal protuoeranoe, and. at the same time, wakeniug up the tirea old lady who sits immediately in front ot you.
Expeotorate tobacco juice and throw peanut shells on the floor in quantities to Buit your fanoy. There are men who are paid high salaries to clean up after you.
During the most pathetic parts of a drama or ooncert, talk audibly to your next neighbor on the question of Ananas or the extinction' of polygamy in Utah. If those in close proximity don't like it, tbey needn't listen*.
Should you miss any important passage by reason of your inattention, and fall to join in the general applause, get your neighbor to enlighten yon. Being a philanthropist, he'll vouobsafe you the desired information.
At each drop of the curtain, go out to obtain some fresh air. The atmosphere in all public halls is so vitiated as to need a purifloater. A handful of cloves carried in the pocket may serve your purpose admirably.
Borrow your neighbor's opera glass and make UBeof it ad libitum. Needn't hurry in returning it he has all next day to make use of it at home, in seeing all that goes on in his back yard.
Persist in an encore, even though hot desired by the audience. You pay your money and- are entitled to your money's worth from those whose Dusiness it is to furniph you with as much as you detoire.
As far as possible endeavor to tramp on the ladies' trails In coming out. You will thus show your contempt for "fashion's" follM0. and compel a reformation in the absurdities of the beau monde.
—Mr. E. J. King, manufacturer of the Prairie City Cook Stove, contemplates making some important changes in bis stoves, which will make them the leading Cook Stoves in this market. They will be sold by Townley Bros., at 514 Main street.
BLANK BOOKS.
Business men should begin the new year aright, with a new set of Blank Books, and the place to get just what you want is at Button ft Co's Central Bookstore, where will be found the largest stock of Blank Books and Commercial Stationery in the city.
FARMERS AND SAW MILL O WNERS, TAKE NOTICE. I want oak, hickory and ash lumber in exchange for wagons. Call at warshouse, 104 and 106 West Main street, and get prices, and specifications for lumber.
PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY. All the Patrons of Vigo County are invited to meet at Sugar Grove Hall on Wednesday, January 15th, 1879, at 10 o'clock a. m., to consider the subject of "A reduction of taxes and fees and salaries of county
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state officers." Bas
ket meeting. By order of Pomona Grange.
Wright and King.
At Wright & King's to-day buyers will be able to find in their stock the beat Sunday supplies at reasonable prices, namely. Turkey?, chickens, oysters, cranberries, celery, Michigan apples, inalaga grapes, oranges, choice sweet potatoes, pickled onions, spiced Bonless pig's feet, the finest leaf lara in buckets very cheap, fresh canned goods of all kinds, and the best brands of fresh cheese.
GOLD
FRAMES of the richest designs, very de
sirable for portraits also the largest stock of Picture Frames and Mouldings in the city. Prices very low.
J. F. PROBST,
Main street, bet. 5th and Gtb.
607
If you want a first-class Sewing Machine be sure and get the Howe.
Will Remain,
It will be seeu by the notice in the daily papers that Dr. Von Moscbzisker will yet remain with us some time. New applications have obliged bim to change bis intention of soon leaving Terre Haute. This will be good news to all wha desire bis treatmeut, and they
at once
Profit
by hi9
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C.A.POWER.
VIGO AGRICULTURAL', SOCIETY. The annual meeting for the election of Twelve Directors, and other important business, on Saturday, Jan. 11th, 1879. Business meeting at 10 o'clock election at 2 o'clock, p. m., at the office of Hon. H. D. Scott, on Ohio street.
Pro|onKed
stay and the opportunity they will have to receive the full benefit of his'successful treatment, which will need no further commentary, as his great cures have be^a^Qlustrated in hundreds of the 8ever«st«4M8s. He still remains at the Terre Haute House where all who need his medical skill should at once apply. 2." tf,
The Central Meat Market fn Dowling Hall is now opened for the sale of Meats. Hog product a specialty. Beef, Mutton, Veal, Turkeys, Chickens, Ac., Ac. I would be pleased to wait upon any and all who may call to look at my stock. I propose to deal fairly with every one and make friends in my disposition of trade.
One and all, please drop in at 22 Dow ling Hall and find me in good shape for trade. J. L. HUMASTON.
House Builders,
Bear In mind that Moore A HaeCrty are "Boss" in the line of Tin,' Slate and Sheet Iron Roofing. They make this branch a specialty, and guarantee that work shall be done prompt!v, and that prices as well as work shall be satisfactory. 8 I**"
THE BUCKEYE CASH STORE? DRY Gr O O S
Having carefully selected our stock for the season, our several departments are in a condition to meet the wants of all. The goods now on exhibition Ounnot be Excelled, and we consider them the BEST the market, Foreign or Domestic, have manufactured.
Purchasing from reliable sources only, and that for cash, we are enabled toprioe our goods at%. ,.
VERY FIGURES
and are satisfied we have nothing to fear in the way of competition. In SILKS we offer SPECIAL BARGAINS, and invite the generous public to an inspection of this department. BLACK GROS GRAIN SILKS, that heretofore were selling at prioes beyond the reach of all, can be had here at the following rates: 65c, 90c, J1.00, 91.50,$1.75and 92.00. These goods »jr# unexcelled in quality and to be had at
WONDROUS CHEAP PRICES.
SPECIAL attention is drawn to our line of Colored and Black Cashmeres^, ging 1H prices from 40c, 45c, 50o, 75c, and 91.00. In the DOMESTIC department we have introduced Our Own Brand of Cbtton Flannels, which in weight, nap and finish far excel anything of the kind heretofore seen.
The Above are Offered at PRICES VERY LOW.
All desirous of purchasing—the public in general, are invited to call and exomine the goods at
THE BUCKEYE CASH STORE.
GEORGE ARBUCKLE,
Corner of Main and Sixth, East of National House, Terre Haute.
ESPENHAIN & ALBRECHT
ARE OFFERING THE CELEBRATED
CHEENEY BROTHERS' GROS GRAIN SILKS
In all the desirable colors, at the low price of 91-10 where for 1.25 and 91 50. Any one wishing some of tl
TO RENT FOR CASH. A Number One Farm of 300 Acres, All Improved.
The undersigned, executor of the estate of Aaron H. James, deceased, of Iroquois county, Ills., desires ta rent for CASH the large and thoroughly improved farm of 300 ACRES belonging to said estate, all under fence, and over 200 acres under thorough cultivation 100 large bearing apple trees of the best grafted fruit, and 100 acres in excelent meadow, with large bous9and barn and all necessary outhouses. A branch of living water fed by springs running through the ccnter of the farm.
This farm is situated In Iroquois county, Illinois, three miles southeast of Watseka, on tbe Chicago A Danville R. R., and is acknowledged one of the best farms in all that country. For particulars see or addrcs9
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Should not fail to call early, for we are selling an immense amount of them. We have supplied our departments with
BEAUTIFUL AND USEFUL ARTICLES
For the Holiday Trade. Our prices are as usual, "LOW." Our stock comprises
Broche and Velvet Shawls, Cloaks, Black and Color'ed Satins, Silk and Wool Fringes, Laces, Lawns, Linen and Silk Handkerchiefs, Ladies' Collars and
Cuffs, Ladies' Bows and Ties, Skirts, Cassimeres for Boys' and Men's wear, Buggy Robes and a full line of. Notions..--., The prices are low to suit the times. OUR FIFTY CEIFT KIDS BEAT THEM ALL
W. D. JAMES,
Execulor of said Estate,
Star Notion House, 517 Main street, Terre Haute, Ind. Application to rent will not be considered unless the best of references are given. •.''
COAL HODS at 40 cents and upward at A. G. AUSTIN & GO'S.
—Call at A. Reif No. 505 south side of Ohio Street, if you desire to have a good job of gas Sitting and remember plumbng is also a specialty. Good work warranted.
Houej
I will deliver White Clover at 14c, or Bnckwbeat at 12%c. Postal orders attended to. T. HULMAN, SKN.
Will You Have a Lunck If so, Just step in at Lawrence A White's bakery and confectionery, southeast corner of Fourth and Cherry streets, where you will find everything neat and clean, and prices the most reasonable.
West's Liver Pills cure liver complaint
The new improved llowe Machine works in anything—leather or cloth— a in
—A. REIF No. 505 Ohio Street, In still located in the same store room wberQ he has been for the past eight years, practically carrying ou tbe gas fitting an plumbing business his patrons of forme and as many new ones are cordially invited to examine his prices and stock before buying elsewhere.
The sense of smell of tbe American People is quite as sensitive as those of any country—and eertainly, when this faculty is tutored, perfumes may be made in America as excellent as those which come from abroad. Judges of fine odors credit Dr. Price with nice taste in tbe compounding of bis Unique Perfumes. jxm FW SJ
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Me and the old man was out makin' calls on New Years da. I s'pose you seed our card. I know its custumary fur the male seeks to do the callin', but az I claim to be the head uv our honsehold, the ole man had to take me along.Thar was sum bity-tity ladies disposed to turnup thar noses at us, but we managed to ha about as much fun as ennybody that wore fine
clothes. Down at Mrs. Harveys, whar the poor children got sech a good dinner,. I met that Okaw Preacher. Now he's jest one of my kind, one I can commune with, an' I told bim about the good1 things that Rippetoe wood hev to-day at his "White Frant" grocery, which the same is on Mane strete, such as dressed turkies, chickens and ducks, wild turkeys, prairie chickens, dressed and undressed, rabbits, oysters, celery, cranberries, pigs feet, sause, fine strained honey, maple syrnp, buckwheat ilourr Atmores plum pudding, put up in nice 3 pound tin cans. He has just received a car load of Kingan A Co's tine leaf lard, in buckets of 101b, 251b, and 50R.
AFTER THIS DATE I will sell my stock of heating Stoves, including all styles of Base Burners, at Greatly Reduced Prices to close out. Call and see for yourself before you buy, at BALL'S.
BUSINESS LOCATION
For Sale, at Nnw Goshen, Indiana—Rare Opportunity For Investment.
Thebemt ceuntry ntand in Vigo county will be sold on favorable terms for cash or bankable paper. The property consists of a No. 1 store building, two stories high,, with cellar, and a good selection of gen*' eral merchandise suitable for the trade. PoRtoffice situated in the building. The business has beens in hands of present firm over twenty year?, and i« profitable, but we desire to change location and bnoinem. Refer to liulman & Cox, or for particulars apply to the undersigned before February 1st.
SRUKY & OWES.
Strictly Pure.
It is well known that while Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder has been made for many years without reducing its standard of perfect purity, there is not another baking powder in the market that can staud the purity. Chemist and physicians use Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder in tbeir own families.
Mantels and Grates. As pretty a lot of Mantles aud Orates as ever shown in this city can now bo seen at Moore A Hagerty's, a large invoice having just been received, and sold at very low prices.
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