Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 9, Number 33, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 15 February 1879 — Page 8

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Kiasner Jim been on the sick Ji* for some time. *1 D. C. (Sreiner returned, on Monday* from BoAton and New York

Elisua Havens came in from the eastern markets yesterday morning J. 8. Beach and family are now domiciled In the MoQregor residence, ou Ohio street.

Miss Julia Durham, of Effingham, has been U« guest of 1dm. Charles Brauiau, this week.

Grove K. Craft, who managed the Jeffers concert, is now known as Col. Mapleaon, Jfo.1

Miss Spencer, of Lafayette, has been in the city, this week, visit!ug the family of W. R. MeKeeri.'

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J. S. Wilson started, on Tuesday, for Peublo, Colorado, which will be his future pl^ce of residence.

D. W. Minshall was on Tuesday nominated by the President as collector of internal revenue for this district.

Drake & Ross have dissolved partnership, Ed. W. Ross continuing the busl^ nees on the west side of the square.

L. M. Base, formerly of this city, has formed a partnership with W. B. Hodge to deal in printer*' supplies, at 163 Lasalle street, Chicago,

Dr. L. H. Bartholomew and wife started for New Orleans, on Thursday. They go by boat from Evansville, and will be absent about $ix weeks.

At theJefiers concert, one of Terre Haute's singers sat upon the rear seat of the family cirole, closely veiled, and the few people in that part of the house wondered why she was not upon the stage.

For some weeks past, a Terre Haute man couldn't go to Washington without it being straightway announoed in the papers that be was going to get the revenue coilectorship. Samuel McKeen journeyed that way this week, and be was put down as au applicant.

Wm.R. McKeen, president of the Vandalia Horace Scott, superintendent of the Jeffersonvllle, Madison and Indianapolis M. A. Downing, superintendent, and E. F. Clay pool, treasurer of the Belt road, are arranging to go to New Orleans to be present at the Mardi Gras.-r-Indianapolis Journal.

We learn from the Danville, Ills., Times that Dan Davis, of our Davis family of singers, when only twelve years of age, was carried on the shoulders of the people becauso he was the principal alto singer in a contest between a chorus or trained London singers and a band of iron workers, the latter carrying off the palm. The prize was five hundred dollars in gold.

Mrs. Cordelia L. Stevenson, wife of Rev. William .Stevenson, formerly of this oounty, died at the home of her husband, in Rushville, Illinois, on Sunday, February 2nd, of heart disease, aged 51. The maiden name of the deceased was Shryer. She was born in Monroe oounty, Indiana, and was a cousin of Mr. John G. Shryer, of this city. Mrs, Stevensen was an amiable and useful womau, a devoted wife and mother, and a zealous Christian. She will long be borne in gentle remembrance by sorrowing friends. The fa neral was at

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last week. J. N. Hickman desires na to inform the readers of The Mail that be has removed t* the north side of Main street, three doors east of Third, where be will be pleased to see ail who want a good sewing machine. He is now permanently fixed, having taken a lease for a term of four years, and Upends to push his favorite White Hewing Machine. Give him a call and learn wfcat be has to say on the question of sewing machines.

We have already mentioned among the many business removals, that of S. R. Freeman, the jeweler, to the third door east of Third street, on the north side of Main. Here be is snugly fixed, and with low rent and small expenses, proposes to give his patrons the benefit in the way of low prices in jewelry, clocks, watches and silverware, of which he will carry a well selected stock. He guarantees the fullest satisfation and to make.it pleasant for all who call at his new quarters.

Mr. Pooley, In his Modern Argo,—and the article is printed-entire in another column-rrsays ''the brightest spot in every olty ought to be its bookstores." It^iatrueoJ this city. If you have any doubts drop into Button & Go's Central Bookstore. The immense room, extending from Main street to Dowling Hall, is completely filled. In front is found the attractive books, pretty stationery, pictures and articles of adornment, while the rear is heavily stocked with fine stationery, school books and blank books of every needed variety.

The wisest man has a foolish corner, in bis brain, but e£dn in that corner be has sense eooogb to know that he can get the beta groceries and table supplies in this clty-it Wright & King's popular grocery a tofts. Tlxey bsve a large acquaintance in IBfibonntry which gives them a great advantage in getting fresh country produce. A long experience in the grocery business also enables tbem to buy to advantage, and know -where to get the best. These, with courteous and prompt attention to all patrons jtore built up the immense trade they bavelu b^nd.

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A. J. Crawford visited week.

Ed Barton succeeds his brother Will a* ticket agent atthjs polut Ji^r tike J^ ^t. b. R.

Mrs. 8. E. Moore came over witb b%f daughter^ /rum St, Louif, to atteijd the J*4tora eq^eert, and la. tbe guest of her sister, Mrs. M. P. Craft. &, M. Barbour, of the Gasette, la off on a month's absence* He wapt to QUk cago to join his wife, and there falU in with an excursion to Florida, poaslbly crossing over to the West Indies.

Ind. Herald: Dr. Van Valaah was excused on acoountof aiokness, but was able to be in the House.when the gerrymander was up. Some republican raised the objection that a sick man oould not vote, but he said "aye" all the same.

Rev. C. R. Henderson has prepared1 a? lecture on the "Mission ot Wordsworth," which he will deliver at the First Baptist church, ofi Cherry street, Tuesday evening next. No charge will be made for admission, and of course there will be a large audience.

Go to the Opera House, then turn north a little more than a square and you will land in Foster Son's furniture store, where you will be astonished at the extent and excellence of thestook and the low prices.

Winter is not t»ver yet, by any means, but Peter Miller is closing out his stock of lap robes and blankets at cost, even below rather than lose a

Everybody is oordially invited to call at the New Music Store,

An engaged young man who has quit chewing at the solicitation of bis betrothed says be hati become quite an exapurt. ./.V

There are so many generals in Congress that a few old- fashioned colonels would be a relief. Even a captain would be a tidbit.

Tbe wisest man we ever knew was a Jew who remarked "I telis yon vat it isb, young man, I buys my egsberience vresh et'ry day."

A California editor has risen to remark (hat he believes "God made man to raise the crops outdoors and woman to raise the family indoors."

Tbe immaculate purity of politics is indicated in the Buffalo Express by the modern motto of office holders, "Cnited we steal, divided we can't."

ANew York wag suggests that Beecher's salary should be raised to $1,000,000 in order to test tbe question whether it be possible to keep bim out ol debt.

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Harry S. Birotln has bean commissioned a Notary Public. F. Jauriet, o# Chicago, fa visiting F. Jauriet, hiaaon, in this city,

The many frienda of Dr. OzlM ))al%jy •re glad to see bim out again, thla week, —even though he baa to go on cratches,

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abilities are that be would have remained unnoticed, been regarded as small fry, and escaped even a mention in history. "St. Lonis is tormented by tbe noise of church bells, and an ordinance is under discussion prohibiting tbe ringing of bells of over fifty pounds in

Col. George Scroggs writes back to his paper from Springfield thus: "I have noticed that Democratic fighting is like cat fighting—the more fights the more cats." In describing a grand ball be attended, be ssys Many of the dresses were so low In the neck that you con Id almost nee tbe ague pads tbe dear creatnres wore.* 'Democratic veterans wbo smell the battle of 1880 are beginning to boast of their robust health. Tbnrman "never felt better." Hendricks is running over with useful enthusiasm. Tilden toward spring will light on his horse for his morning ride without touching bis foot in the stirrup. These facts are encouraging. We need healthy candidates. This is especially true ol the Democracy, who will find a realizing truth of tbe old song of "Jordan is a bard road to vel."

Msny articles worth 25 cents can be for 5 cents at tbe Star NQtiQp^gjrae.

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^Tlie aew improved Howe Machine arks in anything—leather or clothid does fine

works

Mi RMSBJS AND «4 W MJL&OW#XS8, TAKE NOTiCtf

I want oak, hickory and ash lumber in exchange fbr wagods. Call at warehouse, 104 and 106 West Main street, and get prices, and specifications for lumber.

C. A. POWER.

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I have money to loan ou mortgage security on long time, on favorable terms. C. E.

Hosk6rd.

Office corner Fourth and Main street Terre Haute, Ind.

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grave as owls to make believe they appreciated it, an' them asset in appathetlo patience during the first pert, apd then grew tired ana sleepy. Fur my part, I must coufess I wua of tbe last named. Give me good old hundred and tbe sweet by and by all tbe time before

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our oratory. But to get tbe sense of meetiir I Btood at the door and asked each one aa be cum out their opinion, and every soul of tbem said that Rippetoe's "White Frunt" was tbe best place In town fur groceries and table supplies. And I went home meditating that it was a raltey level-headed audience.

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ing a big trade in harness and other horse equipments, Some people can make wonaeriully sweet music on the French harp. W. H. Paige A Co. make a specialty of these instruments—some of them as finely constructed as the best organs, and they report a constantly growing demand for them.

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2nd door west of 4th and examine tbe large stock of Pianos, Organs, Yiolins, Accordions and all kinds of small In8trnments, all new and first class, and sold on easy terms and at bottom prices.

People and Things.

fhe greatest difference between a minister of state and a minister of the gospel is the salary.

Store, 13 South Fourth street also, 1,213 East Main street.

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Nearly ten thousand Prairie City Cook Stoves are in use in this and adjoining counties. Tbey are tbe best stoves to buy. For sale by

-TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL.•

1 went to the oratory last night—you may have aefu m«. if you didn't I need the rest of you, and I was inightily interested in ontiing how you all liked it. There was tbs tnan who knowed muslck aested in an orchestra chair, musik book in hand, and a following the singers with bis eyes and finger, and them as appreciated such higbfalutin tunes a Jest drinkin' it in, to use a Agger ov speech, an* tbem aa set as

marking of stock down taking

longer than we aupposed, will be unable to open before Monday J. F. JAURIET & CO.

A CARD.

Mr. Wests'aix:

Let the readers of

The Mall, distinctly understand that I am still proprietor of tbe Terre Haute Commercial College. Although I have been called to Louisville, Ky., and am oonuected with a college at that place, will be at the Terre Haute Commercial College tbe greater portion of my time and will see that the patrons and stu dents reoeive justioe our hands. Mr. Miller having been a teacher in the col lege for six years, and Mr. Dailey al most one year, besides being a profea slonal penman for tbe past five years, consider them ably competent to give entire satisfaction to students and patrons during my absence. At present and during this month I will be at the Terre Haute College, and expect to find all the former students in attendance as usual, and, trusting to meet many new ones, I am,

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Respectfully, R.

Garvin,

,i Principal T. H. Com. College,

—Don't fail to visit the Star Notion House and see their 5 cent oounter.

Pavis. 8, Hams. Retail, 9 Cents.

We have choice new winter bams of our own celebrated cure which we will sell for a limited time at 9 cents per pound, retail also sugar cured clear breakfast bacon at 8c, bacon shoulders 6c, and clear bacon sides, 7c.

Townlky Bros,

.vr. 514 Mains reet, north side.

For new Novelties and Fancy Goods, Yisit the CENT STORE,

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LITTLE WHILE LONGER.

We shall continue our special Executors' Sale to close the estate of John Gray Foster but a lew days longer. Till that time expires we shall sell our Car.pets and Dry Go*r is at the same startling figures of tbe past five weeks. We shall still keep marking down goods to turn them into cash. We have again ctit the price of sheeting and are now selling the two yards wide at 11 cents snd tbe two and a quarter wide at 14 oents. Cashmeres, silks, low-priced dress goods, tioks, sheetings, embroideries, cassimers, cloaks and shawls are in the same boat. Trade in tbe morning if you would have plenty of time to make your selections.

FOSTER BROTHERS.

Iain Street Is Where L. Mai lory Can Now Be Found.r

During the late coal famine Lafayette Mallory was the only dealer constantly supplied. He handles all kinds of coal, Weighs on disinterested scales and does a large and Increasing business.

Office now at M. Walsh's cigar store, 645 Main street, between Sixth and Seventh street

CIRCULATING LIBRARY,

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and magacines, is established at 824 Oblo Street. Rooms open from 9 a. m.to fc p. nu, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

TERMS—Twelve tnontl I months, three months, tl

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ie pen you can reach, wlthaJiadVdrQfl In the Saturday Evenintf jSaa,«lii|o j. reading family In thla mty. As wefi resldenta of the towns and sottuttfyr" stun dine Terre Raute.

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MACHINES

REPAIRED AMD ADJUSTED In the very best manner and warranted werk, by JOSEPH FOLK, No. 323 Malt street, north side, between 3rd and 4ti streets, up stairs. Don't condemn your machine on til Mr. FOLK has toad a laok at it for the real trtmhle may be very light and tne cost of repairing a mere trifle. The best needles and oil constantly on hand.

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ABTE NIGIIT ONLY,

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10th, 1870, Flrot production in this city of the mirth provoking and extremely ludicrous Travesty of

Romeo and Juliet

Under the auspices of the

Terr« Haute Ught Guard,

With the following cast

Juliet ....Mr. Frank liurty Nunse Mr. Harry Buntin Romeo Mr. H. M. Smith Mercutio ,.Mr. M. X. Smith Apothecary Mr. Will Morgan Friar Larenoo. ..Mr. Ed. Barton Capulet Mr. Frank Brokaw Tybalt Mr. Paul Jones Rumor Mr. George Lovlogg Pianist Mr. Jay Keys Musical Conductor Mr. Charles Williams

Chorus of twenty people.

AdmlsftIo»

75 and 50c.

No extra chartre for reserved seats. Sale of seats will commence Monday morning, February 17th, at the Central Bookstore,

PERA HOUSE. TWO NIGHTS «nl MAIISEkJ

Friday and Saturday, 4

Feb. 21 and 22.

SATURDAY MATINEE AT 2 P. M.

GRAND PRODUCTION of the reigningsuccess of the season, Mrs, Kitle Henderson's great drama

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ALMOST A LIFE,

As played for three months at the S andard Theatre, N»w York City. Given here wltli every. perfection of detail and the entire original cast.

Admission 75, SO and 25c. Reserved seats on sale at the Central Bookstore three days in advance, without ex ra charge Admission to m&tinee 30o, children 23c.

Dr.DePuy's

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No. 117 North Sixth street, Terre Haute, Ind

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Persons from a distance can find ample accommodations at or near the bath. Rooms have been fitte up with hot and cold water and warned by steam, suitable for the comfort of invalids, who will receive careful attention while they remain in the city.

AFTER THIS DATE I will sell my stock of "ii| 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.

GiOIAIL

A. O. COMBS,

Dealer in all Grades

Brazil Block, Block Nut,

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BITUMINOUS COALS.

rders for any quantity promptly filled.

Ofllest St. Charles Hotel, Cor. Third and (fhi* StrMla. _____

BWOrders received for Coke, Anthracite, Pittsburg and canuel Coals.

EGBERT

CURTIS,

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Terre Hatite, Ind.,

Breeder of Pure Brown and Whl^e Leg horns, SrovrTi and White China Geese, and Muscovy Ducks.

Stock and Kgg* for sale. Agent for Animal Meal for Fowls and wine, and German Roup Pills.

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START' NOTION HOUSE.

We have put in stock this week nearly-

$6500 WORTH OF NEW GOODS

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This institution has been fitted up with the latest improvements for giving the famoos Turkish bath (so highly recommended either as a luxury or as a curative agent) by obliging attendants of experience and fidelity.

For ladles: Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, from 9 a. m. to 12 ra. For gentlemen From 7 a, m. to 9 p. m„ except the above hours for ladies.

They not only assist the efforts of nature and the action of medicine, to prevent and cure disease in the primary stage, but are highly recommended for chronic nervous affections, rheumatism, female complaints, Or wherever there is a lack of vital energy in the system also, those who have tried other means of cure and have become discouraged, are invited to try the virtues of the Turkish bath. It is easily accessible, as street oars pass the building every few minutes.

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RENT—FOUR ROOMS OX FIRST floor In residence NO.

street will be rented to a small family. Apply on the premises. The house is pleasantly situated, cellar, well and cistern, all under cover.

For Sale.

sale-at a great bargain

and on easy terms, the property No. 508 north Fifth street. Apply to FOSTER BKOS. ..

Forkitchen,largecellar,summer10

salk—my residence, no. 812

noith Sixth stroet. Contalas rooms, large kitchen, 2 cisterns, well and waterworks, 'aiX^,stia'^].e and carriage sheds. Apply to G. KERCKHOFi«\ No. 19,south Filth street.

pORSALE—HOUSE ANDLOTONFOURI?

teen th street, near Main. Loi 87X141, house 2 rooms. Price 950) FRED A. ROSS.

|7K)K SALE—A FiNK BUGUY HORSE, will be i-oldata bargain and on favorable terms. Enquire at 8a north Six-and-a-half street, corner of L. cust street. tf

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HOUSE OF 4 ROOMS,

north Ninth stree. between Eagle and hettnut one house, Thlril avenue tween 15th and 16th street one bouse, north fhlixl street corner Elm street. Apply to G. KKRCKHOFF. No. 19 south Fifth sfreet.

PERA HOUSE BOOKSTORE,

New Publications.

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HAMBURG EMBROIDERIES

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only, and the goods and prices will have to speak for themseUes. -".Hi* •••i We have also received within the past few days an elegant line of._

INFANTS' FINE CLOAKS.

Over 500 pieces of RUCHINGr and 600 doz. COLLARRETTES, A nice assortment of

LINEN COLLARS AND CUFFS.

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A Face Illumined—E. P. Roe„ Signor Monaidini'8 Niece....................... A Masque of Poets-"No Same"Hfrtes 1 00 Spiritual Songs, with Music-.. 1 Tribune Almanac f® Daisy Thornton-Mary J. Holmes »1 60 Castle Blair—Flora Shaw... Drift from Two Shores-Bret Harte 1 25 Return of the Nati\n»_Hardy............— 1 W Dinner Year Book-Marlm Harland.... 2 25 Social Etiquette of New York 1 "0 England from aBack Window.— 1 50

E. L. GODECKE,

Bookseller, 8t»tioneMMid

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Don't fail to see the new Bretonne Laces, Bretonne Ties, Brabant Scarfs, and Satin 3-toned Striped and Fancy ribbons.

The Bretonnes are something new and perfectly neat. Our Hosiery is of the new spring importation, and can't be surpassed for beauty, quality and prices.

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BEACH BLOCK—TEKRE HAUTE, IND. Collections made thronghout the United States.

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BEECHER,

ATTOK1VEYB AT LAW,

Offick—No.

320 Ohio Street, bet. Third and Fourth, north side.

jjR. J. P. WORRELL,

Treats exclusively Diseases of the

EYE AMD EAB!

Office: No. 531 Oblo Street, TERRE HAUTE, IND. Office hours from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. and from 8 to 6 p. m.

CO.

LINCOLN,

DENTIST,

Office, 221 Main street, near Seventh, Extracting and artificial teeth specialties. Ail work warranted. (dtw-tf)

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Surgeon and Mechanical

.DENTIST,

Dental Room, 157 Main Street, near4th, TKRRK HA DTK, 11*0. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered for pals ess Tooth Extraction.

W. BALLEW, DENTIST,

OlHee, Main Street, over Sage's old confectionery stand. TERRE HAUTE, IND.

Can be found in office night and day,

Business Cards. AL THOMAS,

Optician and Watchmaker For the trade. Main street, near Sixth, sign of big man with watch.

W.RIPPETOE

Gene «vl Dealer la

GROCERIES, -.^VISIONS AND PRODUCE, National Block, 166 Main street

LKISSNEIW^

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Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Pianos, Helodeons, Organs* Musical Instruments, Ac., palace of Music, 48 Ohio Bi

NEW FIRM.

T. H. BIODLX,

VT.

A.HAMXLTOjr, J. I. BIDDIJE,

RIDDLE & CO.,

Insurance, real estate, loan and collecting agents. Over fifty millions capital represented in first-class companies. Agents for Travelers* Life and AceWent Insurance Oo. Money to loan. Special attention paid to collections.

No. 2 and 4 Beach's Block, Cor* Sixth and Main. AGNER & RIPLEY,

importers and workers of

Scotch Granite and Italian Marble

MONUMENTS, ,,

S A A N S A o. 418 Cherry St., bet. 4th and 6th.

TEKRE HAUTE, IND.

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