Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 9, Number 40, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 5 April 1879 — Page 5

THE MAIL

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

Because!

THE 8ATUBDAY EVENINU MAIL is a good mediara of communication between Terre Haute baaloess men and the ople who bay their good*— Because, It hut the largest circulation any paper published in this city. But not on this aooount aleoe, but— Beoacute, It goes Into the family clxole on

Saturday evening, and during Saturday night and Sunday la read thoroughly, advertisements and all, by every member of the family who can read, after which it Is loaned to the neighbor*. Because, After having been read by the borrowers and buj ers in the city, It 1* enveloped, stamped and sent to some friend 01 relative in some other town or city. Because, It Is a paper which reaches all clssscs, 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, ia addition to thejewelry and dress goods they wear, and are critical readers of advertisements. Because, Two editions are published,

Thurs

day acd Satmday evenings, anc all advertisements go both editions for price of one Issue. Because, Its rates are cheaper, all things considered, thau those of any other paper ln the city.

"HOBBIES" NEXT SATURDAY.

Weathersby's "Froliquee" next Sat* urday. TH* Paris amatners played "Pinafore" with immense suocess Thursday and Friday evenings of this week.

A CHANGE of time occurs to-morrow in the running of trains on the Illinois Midland. The time table will be found this Issue.

A YOUNG man feels that he has not lived in vain when he finds his picture exhibited in the showcase of a photograph gallery.

TJHK Terre Haate House lobby has been improved by the brush of the painters, aud Mr. Shaw has been in Indianapolis this week buying new

5arpets

and furniture for the house.

PANIKRS are coming into fashion again, and wild-eyed men will soon be seen frantically bunting around Sunday morning, and wondering where on earth the Saturday Evening Mail has gone to.

SOMR statitician once fixed upon a peck of dirt as the average allowanoe eaten by every human betag in a life time. Every person in this city who spent much time on our dusty streets this week took in a good share oi that allowance.

ED. R. BRYANT has removed his Adams Express office to the Tuetonia building, on Main, ^ast of Sixth street— muoh more desirable quarters. He is having the room fitted up in elegant style, and with all needed conveniences for the accommodation of patrons and the despatch of business.

SULLIVAN was excited this week over villianous seduction and bastardy case. Alonso Trout man was tried for the seduction of a daughter of Dr. Biunker, a worthy citizen of Farmeraburg. The young villain was awarded three years in the pententiary and public opinion says it is a righteous verdict.

THE Gazette has been publishing biographical sketches of the Democratic candidates and oalls oa the Express to do the same for tho Nationals. In these days when so many new men—comparatively unknown—are put forward for ofllce, especially for coundlmen, these biographies area very necessary feature of a city election campaign.

WB do not wiah to be understood as championing the cause of the Water werka Company—haven't been given any stook lor doing so—but it does strike us that the city eoundl has acted in his chatter like a lot of boys—not at all with the digntty that should characterize city fathers. At the last meeting the subjeot was defersed, which means that the present council, after all its bluster, will do nothing more,

LEVI FASIO, a well known citizen, a harness makes In the employ of Farley A Roach, oommttted suicide, about two o'olook Monday afternoon, by shooting himself in the bead. He chose for the plaoe of death, the rear of the Cincinnati House, where he had been taking his meals. On aooount of long continued 111-healtb, he bad beootne of ratber unsound mind, and his brother contemplated having him plaoed In the Insane asylum.

ROBERT G. WATSON, of Mncennes, purchased this week of Mr. Helnly a half Interest in the National Hotel, and came up yesterday to make this city his future place of residence. Mr. Watson has had experience to the Union Depot Hotel at Vincenoes, one of the most popular railroad hotels in the west. Mr. Heinly has made a suocesa in his management here. Both gentlemen are peculiarly fitted for the business, and will certainly make the National, so centrally located, more popular than ever. Many improvements have recently been made in the bouse, and now a floor of tiling is to be laid in the office and lobby.

"HOBBIES" NEXT SATURDAY.

Weathersby's "Froliquee" next Sat* urday.

DEA TH.

Henry Christy died at bis home in Riley township, on Sunday, the 30tb, of dropsy. Mr. Christy wsa seventy-four years of age, and one of the early pioneers of Vigo couuty. He came here in 1817, and helped to clear the timber from the courthouse squsre. He was an excellent citizen, and has dQne much good for the oommuaity In which he lived.

Nettie Boo re Joab, wife of M. M. Joab, ia dead. At ten o'clock Monday evening death released a weary little body from along illneea, and a lady of more than usual moral and mental endowments passed from the circle where she waa so much loved, and from the community in which ahe had in various ways done so much good. Mrs. Joab was« popular amateur reader, and many asocial gathering baa been Interested by her reclta tlons. In the earlier years of The Mail, her contributions to this paper revealed talent of a high order. Her funeral, on Wednesdsy, was largely attended.

Addle C. Beach, wife of Silas C. Beach, died of consumption, at half-paat seven o'clook, Tuesday morning. Although in bad health for a long time, t«o Immediate apprehension of death was feared, and Mr. Beach bad gone to his business, when he was called back to see her pass away. Mrs, Beach was a daughter of the late Nelson Conn, christian woman, devoted to her huaband and family, and universally popular In the social circle.

James W. Ball, son of Richard L. Ball, died of consumption, at five o'clock Wedneec*^ morning, in the twentythird yttU of his age. Although an invalid from birth be bad a pleasant smile for all, and endeavored to make his life as useful as possible.'

Joseph Pritchard a highly esteemed cltisen, father of Recorder Pritehard, and one of the early settlers of this county, died at bis home in Praireton township, on Thursday, of pneumonia.

CITY POLITICO.

The Republicans met in convention at the Court House Saturday evening and nominated W. M. Slaughter for Mayor, Hugo Duenweg for Treasurer, Cliff W. Ross for Clerk, A. M. Buckingham for Marshal and Jackson Stepp for Assessor.

Mr. Slaughter has declined the nomination, and at a meeting held Tuesday evening Capt. James Hook was nominated for Mayor. Capt. Hook is oue of the old wheel horses of the Republican party, and with the help of his late associates, the Nationals, will prove a strong candidate.

On Saturday evening the Nationals met in the several wards and nomiuated for couucilmen: First wurd, Henry MoIntyre Third ward, Henry P. Polk Fourth ward, George Hammersteln Fifth ward, Levis Sheets Sixth ward, George Hamilt

The delegates ejected at the National ward meetings met on Wednesday evening, at the Court House and nominated Joseph M. Wildy for Mayor, Frank F. Smith for Treasurer, Grove R. Crafts for Clerk, James Hogan for Marshal, and Charles H. Paige for Assessor.

Tbe Republicans of the Fifth ward, night before last nominated Newton Adams, of tbe Yandalia shops for Councilman.

William Baugb is out as an independent candidate for City Marshal. Now that the three parties have their candidates in tbe field, tbe vote cast last

May

for council men will be interesting and valuable for reference, and in making estimates as to the result at the coming election. The vote cast May 7th, 1878, for Councilman, was as follows

FIRST WARD.

Philip Schloss, Dem 385 Philip Sen loss, uem Sam'l McKeen, Rep 837 F. H. McEifresh, Nat .........224

Whole number of votes cait 926 SECOND WARD. J. W. Cruft, Rep 368 V. G. Dlckhout, Dem 213

C. Reichert, Nat 120

Whole number of vok«* :aat...~.. 701 THIRD WARD. Herman Appman, Dem ..tf *...393

Appn

H. P. Polk, Nat.. Cbas. Feltus, Rep.

Whole number of votes cast 876 FOURTH WARD. Jacob White, Dem .........823 ... Walker, Nat 257 Jos. Briggs, Rep 249

Whole number of votes cast.... 829 FIFTH WARD, James B. Harris, Nat ....297 Jas. Grace, Dem. 246 W. C. Holmes, Nat......... —.113

Wbolee number of votes cast. SIXTH WARD. '4} Patrick Mohan, Deaa S. Owens, Nat J. Lockard, Rep.......

.666

980

......062

Whole number of votes oast....:.. 704 Tbe whole number of rotes cast in the city was 4,691.

A TOTTNO man who gave bis name as F. N. Rollin, in the employ oi W. B. Alexander, two or three miles out on the Look port road, was asreeted Mondey morning tor stealing a set of harases. Soon after be was plaoed in the station house it waa discovered that he had taken a dose of strychnine. Dr. Stevenson wratM with the poteen and saved the man's life—a moat remarkable cure. Tbe real name of the young man is New, «nd his father, Dr. Geo. W. Mew, a worthy citizen of Indianapolis, oame ov^r the next day, suooeeded In having tbe prosecution abandoned, and took his erring son home.

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—That inoepiut aped men of a "Ballholder, step higher, has just bought a tri-coior Leather-covered Ball at A. G. Austin A Go's tor 5 oents.

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THE Normal school enrollment is climbing np oloee to 400 atadenta.

THE oommilteea for tbe coming Saangerfoat are actively at work to make tbe festival a auooeee. It will be a big event for Terre Haute.

A MUSICAL and literary entertainment will be given at the Uuiveraaliat Church immediately after Easier. The beat amateur talent of the city will assist.

THE first of the new four per cent bonds were received yesterday by Postmaster Filbeck, and'before night he had aold over one hundred dollar's worth.

THE Uulveraalist Literary Society, now have a library in auooesaful operation. The library oompriaes about seventy-five volnmee selected from the the best authors.

IT IS now qutte certain that from 8,000 to 10,000 people will join the great Swngerfest, in June. The festival will be tbe grandeat affair of the kind ever held in this State, and we hope that the citizens will contribute liberally, and make the Saangerfeet a great sucoess In every respect.

THE Mail, besides ita Immense oountry circulation, goes into the families of hundreds of olty mechanics who imagine themselves too poor to take a daily paper. Advertisers, with a little thought and observation, will be oonvlnoed that The Mail is read by hundreds in this oommunity who see no other city paper.

JUDOE LONG having over-ruled the motion for anew trial, Jaokman and Knight, the oouvlcted train wreckers, were brought into oourt Wednesday morning and sentenee pronounced of imprisonment for life. The conviots had nothing to say and witnessed tbe little oeremony with apparent indifference. They started for. Jeffersonville last night—Sheriff Hay and George Fisher going slong to introduce them.

MARRIAGE LICENSES. The following marriage licenses have been issued since our last report:

Joseph Crocket and Harriet C. Keln. t* John Schmid and Caroline Fleisohman. James Hardin and Sarah E. Boatman. Daniel J. Collins and Rebecca Ella Lane. Thomas J. Webster and Alice Strole. Charles Edward Barley and Elizabeth Haynes,

Benjamin F. Willoughby and Luvina A. Rineliart. William H. Crlssand Mary Woods.

OWEN, PIXLEYdt CO

This enterprising firm threw open, this morning, the doors of their new store, tbe remodeled Burnett Block, and all day long hundreds of people have thronged the place, admiring tbe elegant room, tbe immense stock and the great taste displayed in arranging the goods.

From the massive plate glass windows to the elegant parlor in the rear, no expense has been spared in adornment, eleganoe and comfort. Several skylights flood the room with light, affording ample opportunity for a oarefal inspection of the goods.

Their immense advertisement, on the last page of this paper, is characteristic of the big business they are doing. It tells what tbey propose to do, and as you sit by the fireside to-morrow it should have a careful and considerate reading.

E E A O

During the month of March there were twenty-six interments in the city cemetery, as follows: Mrs. Jane Leak. 37 years consumption, lnfantof William McCush, 1 year, months consumption. Inrant of BenJ. Franklin, 1 year, months congestion. JohnTrunett, J8 years, 5 months congestion. Mrs. Lulu Huwey, 2 years general debility. Mrs. Kate Murphy, 46 years Brtght's disease of hm**ys. ,, Alfred FOP *1 '«*»'£, 10 months killed on

Vandallt. vailrc&u. Infant of Mullie Walsh. 14 days pneumonia. Infant of Marlow Swinebeart, 4 months erysipelas. f. Clark, 00 years congestion oi the brain. Infant of Austin Caugh, 1 year, 8 vonths pneumonia. Mrs.BmmaSage, 22 years rheumatism of the heartLavlna Wheeler, 64 years rheumatism. Robert Morgan,81 yearj consumption lufaot. of John Smith, 1 month, 14 days cholera infentum. Paul Meunenger, S7 years congestion of the bowels. Child of James Crusan, 1 month, 12 days ingestion of the brain. Child of BenJ. Volger, 1 year, & months congestion. Child of W. R. Nees, 5 years, 4 months paralysis* Joseph F. Fellenzer, 60 years, 8 months congestion of the lungs. W. H. Buckingham,00years typhoid fever Child of Mrs. Ward, S yean, 8 months brain fever. Payton Hamilton, fl6 years: old age. Mrs. E.leu Van Uizen.81 years drowned in cistern. Ada Oobin, 4 months, 9 day* water on th« brain. Child of tf. N. Harper, 7 years, 10 months iung fever.

Weathersby's "Frollques" next Saturday"

CAPT. JAMES HOOK NOMINATED FOR MAYOR. •t the Citizens' meeting held yesterdsy evening Capt. James Hook was unanimously recommended to tbe executive committee to fill the vacancy caused by the withdrawal of Wm. M. Slaughter as candidate for Mayor, and was unanimously aooepted-

W.W.RUMSBY, J.aHAQER, Secretary. Chairman,

—Farmers, goto Fisbsok Bros., 212 Main street, for your Chain Harness, or anything else in their line. Tbey have a full stook, and sell at low prices.

"HOBBIES" NEXT SATURDAY

—L. HKIWL, at tbe lot with of the Postoffioe, has on sale, at iow prices, a choice lot of Fralt, Sbsde and Evergreen Tress.

TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MA'M:

"HOBBIES" NRXTSATURDAY,

—For cheap Fruit, Shade and Evergreen Trees, call at the lot south of the Postofflce. L. HEJXL.

REMEMBER —THAT

Has the largest display of

BED LOUNGES

In the city, ranging in prices &omkti 910, 912.114,910. 918 to 92ft—-prices that defy competition. A complete lineof all kinds of

S FURNITURE

•—AT

'BOTTOM PRICES. J. E. FISHER,

No. 101 and 100 South Fourth street*

pRAPO VS. DOWLINQ.

This Morning's Express.

The trial of this case bsgsn yesterday at Brszi), having been taken from Terre Haute to Clay county by change of venue. Nearly two dozen persons went over from here yesterday as witnesses or as spectator? of the trfal, which of course attracted a jammed crowd qI the curiouB. The testimony waa concluded yesterday, and arguments began. Martha Crapo aues for $25,000, endeavoring to prove seduction under promise of marriage, by John Dowling, in the yesr 1876 while the defense aims to prove wildnesB and loose character on the part ot the plaintiff. The atsys are Pierce, Kclley and Knight for the defense Coffee and Carter for the lainti0. Arguments will conclude toa.

THE LIGHT GUARD.

Night be/ore laat the Light Guard held its annual election of civil officers. The following ware chosen: President, J. W. Davis vice president, Edwin O'Boyle secretary, C. M. Stubbe financial secretary, Frank V. Barton treasurer, D. C. Greiner.

The military officers desiring to retire from active service, the following gentlemen were elected aa commissioned and non-commissioned officers for the term of one year:

Captain—M.N.Smith.

Chaplain—S. F. Dunham.

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The new

YOU

First Lieutenant—Wm. H. Rippetoe. Second Lieutenant—C. T. Burton. First Sergeant—Edward Gilbert." Second Sergeant—Edward Friend. Third Sergeant—H. M. Smith. Fourth Sergeant—C. W. Williams. Fifth Sergeant— H. S. Buntin.

Surgeon—O. DePuy. ,a!, Quartermaster—D. C. Greiner. Color Sergeant—8. Johns. First Coiporal—Jay Keyes. Second Corporal—E. E. Barton. Third Corporal—C. L. Feltus. Fourth Corporal—W. C. Durham.

Mr -nfi, r.. f:. a -".Sfesv

Five Cent Jewelry Counter at Cent Store.

511

If you want a first-class Sewing Machine be sure and get the Howe.

TTj^ a saving of from 15 to 30 per cent I is any object to parties wanting Picture Frames, Window Cornice, etc., it will be advisable to call at Probst's, Main street, first stairs west of Sixth.

For Fancy Goods Visit Cent Store.* Brackets of Every description at Cent Store.

roved How% Machine

works in anything—leather or cloth— and does fine work.

$15 per quarter,s

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Or $5 per month*

Will purchase a five ootave, nine stops, new Mason fc Hamlin Organ, warranted for five years. No interest on deferred payments. W. H. PAIGE A CO., 607 Main street.

call at Probst's will interest all those desiring anything in the way of Picture Frames, Window Cornices, Cord or Naila. Main street, first stairs west of Sixth.

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Main street is situated tbe office of the New Improved Howe Family Sewing Machine.

Cleaning, Dyeing, and repairngof Gents' Wear cheaper thah oyer, at H. F. Reiner's Bye House, 655

Main street.

THE PRAIRIE CITY STO VES. Anybody wanting a plain, heavy and durable Stove at a low price, can do no better than buy tbe "Prairie City." For sale toy TOWJCLKT BROS, 514 Main street, north side. am

MRS. N. E. MA YFIELD

Has determined to remain at No. 218 north Sixth street, where she invitee tbe ladies to call for dressmaking in any style. Her spring patterns have arrived and the styles are prettier than ever. Her prices will be found reasonable and In accordance with the times.

WRIGHT & KING,

cornsr Smfith and Main streets, hava for tale (tressed turkeys and chickens, premium corned beef, extra sugar cured hams, shoulders, dried beef, beef tongues and bra ihfast bacon, the best known canned goods In meat, fish, fruits and vegetables, extra nice white peachblow potatoes. A complete assortment of staple and fancy groceries, mince meat, mixed pfckiee in bulk, oranges, lemon*, apples and all seasonable regetables. extra family tear kettle rendered lard, in 10 and 20 lb. palls and by the tierce.

PINAFORE POERTItEB. I'm Rippetoe'* old woman, jest listen to my tale, wbicb I'll sing fur yon in tbe Saturday Evening

Frant'

Mail. The thing I'm a doin' fur the pablic, free, is drummin' tur a first class grocer-ee. Wben I was a young thing an' hadn't muoh sense, I .^wasn't so perticlar bout llgayin' ten centa likewise

here an' tliar ez tbe case mout be, an' paid what tbey axed me, like a fool Chi nee. But now I'm not a runnin' in that aame old rut ye kin jiat bet yer life I've had my eye teeth out. Now, Rippetoe's White Frunt ia the Splaoe fur me, fur there ia a Grocery with a big an' fur good flour and coffee an' fust class T, an' everything ez cheap ez it honently kin be, I do advise ye ail fur to pater nize that store ef ye ever try it once ye'II continue thar sure. It« on Mane atrete, excuse me if I'm blnnt remember 'tis the grocery with the big White

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KNOBBY KNOBS "KNAB0BS KNOBS. Within the reach of "the people" combining elegance of lava knobs, with durability at naif the price of the cheapest, A. Q. AUSTIN

& CO. Agents as usual for every valuable improvement in their line.

7CANfSAVE"MONEY

iIF YOU WANT NEW SPRING PATTERNS IN

Wall -Papers

RYCE r. WALMSLBT,

THE STARNOTIONHOUSE

W. D. JAMES, 517 Main street.

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New Goods with New Prices, yisit Cent Store.

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

TOW.NLKT BBOS.

514 Main street, north side.

MONEY TO LOAN,

I fcave money to loan on mortgage security on long time, on favor*bl« terms. O. HOWORD.

OfBoe corner Fourth and Main street) Terre Haate, Ind. ... -). «-f

Main Street la Where L. Mallory Can Now Be Found.

Daring tbe lata coal f&iatie Lafayette Mai lory was the only dealer eonstantly supplied. He bandlwi all kinds of coal, weighs on disinterested scats* and does a large and increasing business.

Office now at M. Walsh's cigar store, 645 Main street, between ttlxth and Heventh itmti.

ffiSISSW^I

ility of bronze,

Voiy-

VfS BY CALLING ON US.

Special Prices on New Invoices of Carpets. Best selected line of Wall Papers in the CityJW, New Invoices ot Lace Curtains. 9un\ Straw Matting at very low figures.

Carpets,

8M Haia street.

eads All Others

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-JIN THE-^

Corset Trade

With over 50 different kinds of the very best qualities.

CALL AT THE STAK NOTION HOUSE

For the best and cheapest stock of Ladies' Chemise ,, Panties, Skirts, Night Gowns, and Infant's Robes to be found in the city. Also an elegant line of

CHILDREN'S SILK AND LACE CAPS.You have only to see these goods to acknowledge their unrivaled excellence and their exquisite beauty. ^Remember as well also the^. FIVK AND TEN CENT COUNTERS.

PRAIRIE CITY

COOK STOVES

pft.

I didn't altera git tbe beat there wuz to eat, fur I hardly ever went oato Main street I bought

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Vf.. MANUFACTURED BY

E. J. KING, Terre Haute.

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They are plain, heavy aud darable wur ranted to give I 4'

Perfect Satisfaction in Baking

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Use Fuel Economically.

Thousands of Them Sold

And iu 'Iftilj use in thU and adjoining j. counties are ,«

A Test to Their Merit

By Buying the Prairie ICKJF

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Encourage Home

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For Bale, at Foundry Friots, by

TOWN LEY BROS.,

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Never Have Trouble 6i «a Get Repairs.

—iass 'I

No. {*1& Main Streat, North Side.