Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 9, Number 39, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 29 March 1879 — Page 5
THE'MAIL
A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
Because!
THE SATURDAY EVKXING MAIL is A good medium of communication between Terre Haute business men and the ople who buy their goods—
Because, It hits the largest circulation any paper puulished in this city. But not on this account alone, but—
Because, It goes into the family circle on Saturday evening, and during Saturday night and Sunday is read thoroughly advertisements and all, by every member of the family who can read, after which it is loaned to the neighbors.
Because, After having been read by the borrowers and bu era in the city, it is enveloped, stamped and sent to some friend 01 relative in some other town orclty. Because, It Is a paper which reaches all classes, high and low, rich and poor.
Because, Of Its very large circulation among formers.
Bf cause, It Is an especial favorite with the ladies, who do a large part of the buying of household goods. ID addition to thejew elry and dress goods they wear, and are critical readers of advertisements.
Because, Two edltious are published, Thursday aid Satuiday evenings, anc all ad vertlsements KO both editions for price of one lnsue.
Because, Its rates are cheaper, all things considered, than those of any other paper In the city.
BUILDING will the builders say.
"boom" this season,
THERE is many a slip between banana skin and the sidewalk.
THE rapid March of 1879 leaves us bat two more days of this month.
TAILORING runs more and more into large sbops and ready-made work.
IF our people want to get speedily rich—in experience—they should go to Leadville.
THE knights of paint aud whitewash are studying up new designs for the spring campaign.
MARY hang the griddle up, put the batter jar away gentle spring is here at last, buckwheat cakes have bad their day. _____
A GATE at the south end of the cemetery for pedestrians is very much needed, and should be placed there immediately.
WHEN next you have the diptberia in the family, you can tell the neighbors it is only pollicular tonsilitis, and be thankful that it is no worse.
THE foolish man foldeth his bands andsaith there is no trade why should I advertise?" But the wise man is not so. He whoopetb it up in the newspaper, and verily he draweth customers from afar off.
"LESSONS in Physiology," compiled by J. T. Scovell, instructor in Geography and Physiology at the State Normal School, is the title of a book placed on our table by the printers, Moore A Langen. The typography is exceedingly neat, and proof that Terre Haute printers are keeping pace with the best in the land.
MRS EIILEN VAN ULZEN, an old lady for many years a resident of this city was found drowned in a cistern Friday morning, at the home of ber son Henry Van Ulzen, on south Second street. She was elghty-oue years of age, and for some time has labored under soma mental derangement, and it is supposed that in one of these fits she threw her self into the cistern.
ONE of the most interesting scenes in this city of a Saturday afternoon is the delivery of The Mail to about oue hundred and fifty nowsboys. It is a scene peculiar to The Mail and not to be seen about any other newspaper publication in this city. The delivery commences a few minutes before three o'clock, and we extend a cordial invitation to all readers of this paper to call at The Mail office on any Saturday at that time. We especially invite advertisers who may be interested in kuowing the extent of The Mail's city circulation. Regular advertisers will hare their faith strengthened, and those who do not use these ooiumus will have their eyes opened to the fact that they are missing the benefits of a valuable advertising medium.
WELLS H. UCKINOHA M. We announced last Saturday that this estimable citizen was lying at death's door. His death occurred on Sunday morning at eight o'clock, and thus was added another to the remarkably long roll of old and prominent citizens who have passed «way within a very brief space of time. Mr. Buckingham was 53 years of age. He was born in New Milford, Connecticut, and came to this city in 1848, engaging in the book trade. With the exception of two years, he has since resided here, esteemed, respected and loved by all. For several years he has served the Vandalia road as Secretary and Auditor, and bis death Is a severe loss to that company. In this capacity he brought to bear bis talents so noted for correct bookkeeping, thorough business training, good judgment, and his honesty and fidelity. Mr. Buckingham leaves a wife and four children. The funeral services occurred at the Episcopal Church, on Tuesday afternoon, attended by a very large audience, including the leading officers of the Vandalia road In this city, St. Louis and Indianapolis.
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TBRRB HAUTE people are a superior olasa. Even our "paupers," as they go back and forth from Indianapolis, are well dressed, of gentesl appearance and present a marked contrast to other paupers.
WHEN you use a postal card write the address first. Cards too many to number go into the poatoffioe without address, and of oourae never reaoh their destination, and some innooent postmaster is blamed for this careless of writers.
THE Mail, besides its immense oountry circulation, goes into the families of hundreds of city mechanics who imagine themselves too poor to take a daily paper. Advertisers, with a little thought and observation, will be convinced that The Mall is read by hundreds in this ooramunity who see no other city paper.
THE death of W. H. Buckingham made vacant the offices of Seoretary and Treasurer of the Vandalia road. The directors held a meeting on Thursday, and selected Geo. E. Farrington for Secretary and W. S. Roney for Auditor, both excelleot men for the positions, Mr. Farrington will oontinue as Seoretary to President Mclveen and General Agent of tbe road, ocoupyiug the same room as before.
SIDEBOARDS—a nice stock of which you can find at Harveys. And by the way it would pay you to just drop in to look at that fine one that has just oome in. It is the finest that has yet been offered to his trade. And then those nice Chamber and Parlor sets.
Tbe only place in town that you can get the most modern styles, which is well kuown at quite a distance, admitted by all dealers in ail other cities in the State.
ELSEWHERE in this issue is given the address of the Board of Managers of the public library, also a notice of t,he canvassing committee—twenty-five ladles and gentlemen—wbo will start on Monday morning for a thorough canvass of tbe city. We cannot find time to day to speak of the movement as we intended, but we ask a careful reading of the articles named, and hope to hear a good report lrom the canvassers. If this movement fails, never say Library again in Terre Haute.
VIRTUE AND VICE or, Social and Political Evil is the title of a neat book recently issued from tbe press of C. W. Brown. The author is Mr. Geo. Koehler, of this city, formerly connecbd with one of the Cincinnati papers, now afllcted with blindness. His object, ho says, iu this work is to unmask some of tbe evils which are undermining our social snd political life, corrupting and demoralizing our civil service, and which he thinks, bid fair to destroy our republican form of government. It is put in the form of a story and while it Interests the reader, a wholesome lesson is imparted. The book is well worth purchasing, aside from the help extended the unfortunate author.
THE ladies of the Congregational Church, with energy and business tact highly commendable, have been for more than a year gradually, as they could raise tbe money with festivals and social gatherings, transforming what was the dingiest and most uninviting Sunday school room in the city, to an elegant suite of rooms—really dazzling in their beauty, especially to those who remember the damp, dismal placo of a few years ago. Tbe windows have been enlarged, an entrance made from the front, the woodwork painted, the walls and ceilings handsomely papered, chairs have taken the place of tbe old wooden benches, and this week a handsome carpet has been laid upon tbe floor—altogether making tbe prettiest Sunday school room and church parlors in the city. The event was colcbrated last igbt with a musicale and social and a large attendance made an interesting and happy gathering.
PA UPKR PASSES.
Recently a conductor on tbe Vandalia road was offered a pauper pass by a well nown citizen wbo was seated iu a parlor car. It was Issued and signed by B.
Abbott, our township trustee. The conductor told him bis proper place *as in the smoking car, and there was likely to be a scene, when President McKeen, who happened to be on the train, was appealed to and the holder of the pass was allowed to go to Indianapolis and return upon it. It was subsequently developed that some ten citizens had im* properly been given such passes by tbe township trustee.
Mr. Abbott claims that under instructions from tbe Board of County Commissioners he issued the passes to sundry attorneys and officials, who visited Indianapolis on offlsial business, and that tbe object was to save paying full fare.
John S. Jordan, one of tbe County Commissioners, on the other hand authorizes tbe Gas9tte to say that the statement of Mr. Abbott that "tbe County CotumissioBars ordered" such passes is incorrect, that no order was issued by tbe board in session, sad he emphatically denies any connection with the matter, and be denounces tbe whole affair.
Take either side of tbe matter, the issuing of these passes is a swindle. If the men who used them were not a pop county or township business, it was a swindle upon tbe taxpayers, snd If they were going to tbe capital on business in their official capacity, the township trustee or county commissioners had no right to defraud the railroad company in this way.
TERRE HAUTE SAT1TRDAY EVF]N"I N(T
CITY POLT1IQS,
The Democrats are first to put a full ticket in the field for the municipal offices. In ward and general meetings on Wednesday and Thursday evenings they nominated
For Mayor—B. F. Havens. For Treasurer—James P. Foley. For Clerk—Kugeno Debs. For Marshal—John H. Kidd. iWfc For Assessor—Joseph Kuntz. For Counoilmen—John F. Reagan, W. T, Beaucliamp, S. Robertson, Jesse Clutter, Joseph Freeze, R. M. Harrison.
Tbe first five named candidates for oouncilmen were nominated without opposition, which looks like everything was "fixed" before the ward meetings gathered.
Tbe Republicans met in tbe several wards on Wednesday evening and selected delegates to a city convention which meets at the court house tu-nigbt. In the First ward Oscar F. Miller was nominated for counoilman in tbe Second ward Isaac N. Pierce, and in the Fourth ward Harmon N. Miller.
No nominations were made In the other wards, it being understood that tbe Nationals will name candidates for tbe Third, Fifth and Sixth wards at tbe meeting this evening. It is also understood that there will be a division of tbe general offioea—the Nationals naming the man for Mayor and one of the other offioes, aud tbe Republicans naming the candidate for Treasurer and tbe other principal office.
The Express announced yesterday morning that tbe National party will positively put a straight ticket in the field. That party will hold ward meetings to-night, and a general convention for the nomination of city officers i& called for Wednesday evening next.
There is evidently a split in tbe National party, and it remains to be seen whether tbe tail will wag the body or tbe body will shake the tail.
To The Mail, from a non-partisan standpoint, it looks like tbe Democrats will walk over the track on tbe general ticket.
Tbe hero of the week is ex-policemen Ovorpeck. A burglar was so accommodating as to go right into his house (o be captured. Mr. Overpeck lives in" the brick block on Fifth street just above tbe I.& St. L. railroad. About 11 o'clock Tuesday night be was awakened by a slight noise, and found that three burglars bad invaded bis bouse, they having obtained entrance threugh a back window. He sprang from his bed. One of them was in the ball, having already taken Mr. Overpeck's watch, his pants, and tbe pants of a young man wbo boards there. He was just beginning the examination of the garments to secure what money or valuables they might contain, when the proprietor made his appearance. The thief attempted to run, but stumbled over a chair and in an instant was clasped in tbe strong arms of Mr. Overpeck. The other Uvo burglars escaped, but this one was brought safely to the station house and locked up. He gives his name as Milier, and is a low, heavy-set, ragged fellow. He attempted on the way to draw a knife, but Overpeck was more than his match.
Esq. Quigley bound him over and he is now the guest of Sheriff Hay, until Judge Long awards him transportation to Jeffersouville, where he will reside a couple of years.
THE Normal 8chool is filling up rapidly. Over one hundred and fifty new students have been enrolled already, and tbe entire attendance is expected to reach four hundred and fifty.
READ tbe advertisement in another column of agents wanted to sell Dr. Chase's Recipes. Whoever set's this book will not only have the satisfaction of making money, but that of conferring a great favor upon all v.h purchase.
MARRIAGE LICEN8E8. The following marriage licenses have been issued since our last report:
John Hav and Maggie Thompson. Andiew J. Bucklew and Martha M. C'rum. James Vuu Hojk aud .-Sarah Ann McUarrahao.
John T. Kvim8 and Mary 8. Poston. George M. Payne aud Mary Elliott.
FOR SALB.—BEF/s, HONEY AND WAX. T. HULMAN, SR.
MRS. N. E. MA YFIELD
Has determined to remain at No. 212 north Sixth street, where she invites the ladies to call for dressmaking in any style. Her Bpring patterns have arrived and tbe styles are prettier than ever. Her prices will be found reasonable and in accordance with the times.
CARD OF THANKS.
I desire to tender my sincere (banns to the flremen and citizens for their prompt assistance in saving my dwelling from fire, on Monday morning.
MRS. M. A. ERISCMAN.
JPicture
F. PI
PROBST has the largest stock of Frames, Mouldings, etc., in
the city. The lowest prices prevail. Main street, first stairs west of Sixth.
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If you want a first-class Sewing Machine be sure and get tbe Howe.
Arundel Tinted Spectacle*,' For the Relief and Care of Dim, Weak and Failing Sight, enabling the wearer to read and work, either by day or night, with perfect ease and comfort.
S. R. FREEMAN. Sole Agent.
THE STAR MEAT MARKET. Charley Dorsch is constantly adding new customers, and be never loses any old ones, because be takes especial pains to serve tbecn with tbe best meats to be bad in this market.
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A CARD.
ibr. Van Valtah wisbe* to inform his patrons and frienda that on and after Tuesday, April 1st, he will be in his office to remain permanently, where all work in the dental line rennectfully solicited. Thanking the fiubiic for their liberal share patronage in tbe past, and asking a continuance of the ssme, I remain $e«pectfully,
ROBERT VAN VALZAH Dentist, 400J Main street.
i:HNext week the Popular Cent Store will open a 5c counter of jewelery and latest novelties. Positive no tin ware. $15 per quarter,
Or $5 per month
Will purchase a five octave, nine stops, new Mason «fe Hamlin Organ, warranted for five years. No interest on deferred payments. W. H. PAIGE A CO., 607 Main street.
Tjl a saving of from 15 to 80 per oent A _I? is any object to parlies wanting Picture Frames, Window Cornice, etc., it will be advisable to call at Probst's, Main street, first stairs west of Sixth.
One of the hansomest displays of Ribbons, Laces, hosiery, embroideries &c., is to be seen at Cent Store.
call at Probst's will interest all those desiring anything in tbe way of Picture Frames, Window Cornices, Cord or Nails. Main street, first stairs west of Sixth.
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Main street is situated tbe office of tbe New Improved Howe Family Sewing Machine.
New aprons of the latest style from 121c to $1 also ladies muslin under wear in great variety at CENT STORE.
SPECIAL CARD
FROM
RYCE & WAMSLEY.
Thanking our numerous friends for their liberal patronage during former seasons, we invite particular attention to our
NEW SPRING STOCK.
The large and tasteful selections, together with uniform low prices, must please every buyer. We have for many ears held the position of the leading ouse in our branch of business, and, being recognized as such, we shall not lower our standard by keeping inferior grades of Carpets, and other goods, to deceive purchasers. We are pursuing a legitimate business and honest merchandise is entitled to a lair profit. We do not propose to sell some goods at less than cost as a bait, but are prepared to protect our customers at all tioaes and under all circumstances. We never buy 'job lots" nor "auction stock" through which channels so many inferior goods are disposed of. We deal directly witb manufacturers, and every article sold will be guaranteed of superior quality.
Our facilities for work are always equal to tbe requirements of trade and all orders receive prompt and careful attention.
We shall enter upon no "war" with our competitors. Tbe field Is wide and tbere is room for all and wo do not believe tbe public are any better served by discourtesies and rivalries between merchants. We know that we shall have our share of trade and invite everybody wbo may need a Carpet, or Window Shades, or a Room papered, or a
Door Mat or a Looking Gla3s, or a Floor Oil Clotb, or Lace Curtains, or any other articles in the bouse furniture line, to call at 309 Main street, and see our attractive display of new goods, and ascertain the inducement we can offer.
RYCE A WALMSLEY,
STOVES REPAIRED. Any and everybody who has a store that needs repairing, just leave order at my store and and it will have prompt attention. Many can be made as good as new by leaving your orders at
R. L. BALL'S.
No. 303 Main Cor.,Third street
A HOME
AND
Only$2,00 Risked! Organize a club and get a chance in the Evansville Lottery!
Land valued from seyen to eighteen thousand dollars, and cash prices from two up to one thousand dollars. Drawing certain to take place April 12th. Call at Ledger office, Dowling Hall, and get a ticket.
A I
JUST RECEIVED.
We desire to call especial attention to an elegant line of
Children's Luc-* Hoods and Caps, Bretonne, Brabrant aud Black silk Thread Laces, Ladies' lace neck handkerchiefs and bows
Black Silk Fringes, Headings. Ribbons, and dress buttons in tbe newest and most exquisite designs.
Also Ladies' White Skirts, Chemise duties, Nigbt Gowns and Infants' Robes.
Our stock of
Ladies', Gent's and Children's Hosiery Is not surpassed by any in tbe State for quality, style and low prices.
We are headquarters for-
THROUGH TO CHICAGO WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS.
Trains leave Union Depot, Terre Haute, as llows: 6:40 a. m„ daily, except Sunday. 10:15 p. m., dally.
Through sleeping cars on all night tra'ns. Close connection Is made at Danville for PeOrla and points west, alsj with Wabash trains both east and west.
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CORSETS
CORSETS
CORSETS
CORSETS
Over 50 different kinds of the very best qualities.
W. D. JAMES
Star Notion House, 517 Main street.
JpiNEST HARNESg
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Largest Stock to Select From
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FISBECK BROS
Evansville, Terre Haute and Chicago R'y.
DANVILLE ROUTE.
JOS. COLLETT, Superintendent.
J. S. HUNT, G. T. A.
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$4.80 SUIT.
For Bo* in ess Use. You can take your choice from 31 different styles and textnres, and we have them in Frock, Back or Cutaway Goats. This is certalnjy a remarkable Salt for tbe price.
We have again, the
$5.75 S
Which we positively assert cannot be equalled in this city for lens than $10. This Soli is manufactured in Hingle-breasted Sack and Chesterfield Coat*, and of textore. Would be cheap at 912.
iSi we positlvelj led in this city for is manufactured and Chesterfield re. Would be che
ry neat, stvlifth Suit, in Chevoif hem In all shades and colon jeen reduced to this figure, a: ily value for a hard-earned doll
$0.60 SUIT.
This being an excellent "nobby" Suit for dress, we have them In Fancy Cassimeres, Tricots and Diagonal*, and in all cut*- If these styles are examined yon will find it next to Impossible to go away with our purchasing.
S®I8S!®
Daily Arrival
-v-* .Of New Goods at
J. R, Fisher's,
No. 104 and 100 south Fourth street, of
FURNITURE,
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Stoves, Tinware and
QUEENS WARE,
At prices to open the eyes of all. No humbug. Goods of every description sold cheaper than any house in the city. A general stock and cheap rents Trill tell.
Bed LouDges received this week till you can't rest cheaper than ever before offered.
N. B. Clotting out bankrupt stock of boots and shoes at 60c on the dollar. Shoes for 25c and upwards.
J. R. Fisher.
EXTRA INDUCEMENTS
-ON- ...
CANNED GOODS
-BOTH- V.
Fruits and Vegetables.
—ALSO-
16 lbs. Choice New Turkish Prunes for $1.00,
AT
W. W. OLIVER & GO'S
Northwest corner Fourth A Cherry sts.
Farmers, buy John Deere Plows and Sulky Breakers.
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to visit the city fir
KNOBBY KNOBS "KNAB0B3 KNOBS.
Within the reach of "the people" combining elegance of lava knobs, with durability of bronze, at half the price of the cheapest, A. (J. AUSTIN & CO. Agents as usual for every valuably improvement in their line.
DON'T FORGET US!
IF YOU ARE IN WANT OF
FINE, STYLISH CLOTHING
-GO TO 1HF
BOSS JOE" CLOTHING HOUSE.
all-wool sK*!' 'k
$7.90 SUIT
CER.
Neither Knife nor Poisons Used. Pit. IUR8lsp.gradu«te,and a thoroughly educated physician, wbo IIHH,for SO years, niado the treatment CANCER a specialty. DR. ROSS IS a largo practical experipiico in
Thront, Lung, GiUirrh,
Scrnfitln. Dg*ptpsia, Female Diteait*, ondatl Chronic, Private and YSaxtiug Li*eatrt.
When it is inconvenient
tre»tinent|except
In Cancer cases]
medicines can be sent privately I'.v mull or express every where. Letters cwifi'lentittl. Circulars free. Address Dr. D. D. KOSS, Cor. Main and Adania at. Peoria, 111.
BOYS'
t) SUIT.
Suitable for tichool purposes. We liave also 600 Boy*' School Suit*, which we have arranged our ground floor, which 1* devoted to tliis branch and will be closed out for a mere song.
3.80BWYRSLIT.
In 23 different styles snd patterns. The neatness In flto: these Suits make them a great specialty. ,«•
5.12
91.20, can be worn until tbe hot weatber, and then put aside till next fall:1' §1.90, an elegant article. We have tbem in several patterns, and are well worth double tbe money. we have in ail patterns of Cheviots, Cassimeres and Foreign Worsteds.
See oar new "Dollar" Hat. An elegant kilt salt for children for |3,0U.
YQUTHS* SIIT.
In sll st yles, patterns and textnres. Some of tbe larger ftlzes will fit men of small six?. These Suit* are cheap at $10.
$5.75
rr. 8pri\G Overcoats.
In Melton*. Tweed and C»s»lmere, elegan.ly tjlrained and wry stylish..
I= JL3srT&:
"JOE," the Boss Clothier,
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