Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 10, Number 10, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 6 September 1879 — Page 5

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JHE MAIL

FT A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

City News.

FAIR next week.

0V£HCOAT8 "WILL soon make their appearance. COOLBR weather, longer nights and more blankets.

THE distillery shipped ten car loads of alcohol this week. .^

THE excursion fever is disappearing with the hot weather.

UMBRELLAS have been in demand for several days this week.

THUS cooler weather shows a marked improvement In the matrimonial market.

A WATER main is being laid on Thirteenth street, from Locust to Chestnut streets.

THE clerks In the Auditor's office are at work making out the tax duplicates for 1879.

THE National road is being repaired for the use of the public during the fair, next week.

THE upper story of the new McKeen block will be occupied by the free masons when completed.

STOCKHOLDERS In the Vigo Agricultural Society can procure their tickets by calling on the secretary, Geo. F. Jenckee.

THE council has resolved to hold the city treasurer responsible for all taxes which may be lost through any leniency oa his part.

IT is to be hoped the letter carrier system will abolish the crowd which daily throngs the postoffice in front of the general delivery.

THE countenanoe of the merchant beams with a broad smile of satisfaction as he calmly contemplates the Improved state of trade.

THAT flagstaff on the market bouse is a very expensive luxury. At the last meeting of the council, |19.85 was allowed for repairing it.

ANEW bridge, with stone abufment®, is being erected over Lost Creek, on the Seventh street road, by Trustee Abbott. The cost will be about f700.

THB Normal school opened last Wednesday with an attendance of about 150. It is expected the number will be increased to over 200 in a short time.

THE freemasons of this city will go to Rockville, on the occasion of the laying of the corner stone of the Parke county court house, on the eleventh instant.

HARRISON township public schools open next Monday. During the vacation the buildings have all been thoroughly renovated, and repaired where necessary.

THE Vinoennes staroh works are to be rebuilt at some other point. If our citizens would go to work with their old time energy, this great enterprise might be secured to them.

ALL three of our military companies are entered for the competitive drill at the fair next week. The premium is |150, which is divided into two prizes of 1100 sud 950.

Bsroiui the letter carriers commence their work, our citizens should see to It that their houses ase properly numbered. By so doing It will cause less trouble and delay in the delivery of mall matter.

THE amusement season will open earlier than expected. On the 19th and 20th we are to have "Widow Bedott," Spra&ue's minstrels on the 22nd, Berger Family .on the 25th, and Nick Roberts' on the 27th.

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Tax following Is a list of letter carriers appointed for this city: Prerlouii Service

Name*. Occupation. A**. In Army. frank M. Mill* Roof stater 85 »lh IlL volJume* P. Johtwon™. 0*rp*nt®r 6Ut lad. vol

Kupponhetmer... Merchant 39 14th Gwrge W. Miller^ P. O. elerk 8l»t (ko. A. Htyvrard... Merchant 48 85th 5. Adams...... Car builder 44 Uta

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AN odorless machine, to be used for the purpose of cleaning sinks, vaults, Ac., was brought to the city yesterday. It was tried immediately, *nd gave the highest satisfaction. The board of health will doubtless find It very convenient in preserving the health of the city, by re moving the filth from vaults which are very much In need of cleaning.

LAST Wednesday night, about ten o'clock, a woman made her appearance at the station house, inquiring if her six years old son had been locked up in thai institution. He hud been missing since earlv morning, and she bad just arrived at the conclusion that he should be found. She said she was bound to find him If she had to turn «looee the "hull perlice force of Tarry Hut" alter him.

THE Blue Ribbon temperance socleties of the National Christian Temperance Union, held a convention Ilsst Wednesday at the rooms of the Y. M. C. A., In this dty. The societies were all represented, and the usual resolutions, political and otherwise, were adopted. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, J. D. Mitchell Vice President, James Toner Secretary, Ed S. Gobln Treasurer, A. H. De Puy Cor, Secretary, F. E. Rosette. —Attend the Terre Haute Commercial College,

PRSF. BRKNNBCKB'8 auooess lnlteaohing dancing haa been sueh that he has been obliged to seek more commodious quarters. He has leased Dowling Hall, and to-day begins his classes there. He has four classes—one for young ladies, misses and masters, one for an advanced class of the same, a juvenile class, and a class for gentlemen. Information in regard to the classes can be had at the hall, or of Prof. Brennecke, at the Terre Haute House.

LAST Saturday night, Dr. Yealey, of Bloomfleld, Greene oonnty, oame to this city in search of his wife, who, it is alleged, left him on account of his cruel treatment of her. He found her at the St. Clair House, but she refused to return with him. He threatened to commit suicide, to which she did not object the landlord did, however, offer objections as to the place, so the doctor had to betake himself to the park, where, if he took the fatal (7) dose, It proved too weak for his strong constitution, and he still inhabits this mundsne sphere.

THB suit brought by ex-trustee Fischer against the copnty, for f1,275, for services rendered as overseer of the poor during the time he was in office, and which was decided in his favor in the Circuit Court, is now before the Supreme court. Should the decision of the lower court be sustained, it will cost the county a very large sum of money. Extrustee Naylor Is ready to furnish his bill for seven years' services, amounting to nearly 92.500. Then trustee Abbott will have his bill besides which there are eleven other townships to hear from.

REV. FATHER CHASSB, chaplain of St. Mary's, died of heart disease, at that institution, last Monday morning, after an illness of five weeks. He came to this city fram New Albany eleven years ago, and served five years as pastor of St. Joseph's church, after which he was appointed chaplain to St. Mary's, which position he held up to the time of bis death. He was a native of Brittany, France, where he was born January 6th, 1815.

The funeral took place at St. Mary's, last Wednesday morning, and was largely attended by all the priesthood of the diocese.

COMPLAINT IS heard daily of a number of dead beats who infest the town. They are gentlemen of very much leisure. Their chief object In life seems to be to wear good clothes and make themselves obnoxious to all decent people. In reality they are vagrants, but manage to keep themselves out of the reach of the law. They live on the earnings of prostitutes, and spend their time on the sidewalks, street corners, and in front of the postoffice. Girls and young women are liable to be insulted by them at any time, especially in the evening should they happen to have business on the streets. It Is time there was a general cleaning out of this kind of filth. They ought to be in the stone yard endeavoring to do some good for the city.

LAST Wednesday an individual sought the chief of police and requested him to arrest a neighbor, who, he alleged, was in the habit of enticing his wife away from home during his absence. Chief Staok informed him that he was sorry he could do nothing for him. Upon inquiring what he should do, a bystander suggested that he find his man and immediately proceed to break his head. He acted upon the advioe, found his man on Main street, between First and Second, and proceeded to pot an immense head on him without delay. The way that gay Lothario danoed around over boxes and barrels, and rolled In the gutter tor about ten minutes was a mild caution to those of his kind. They were separated by the bystanders, who, upon discovering the cause of the encounter, were very sorry they had interfered, but by the Ume the discovery of the mistake was made, the sooundrel had succeeded in placing himself out of danger.

THE work of deooratlng St. Joseph's Roman Catholic church has been completed, and displays much skill and good taste on the part of the deoorators, Messrs. Henry Greenheck and William Blnteck, Evansvllle, who have executed the work in a masterly manner. The church has been walnscotted, and the walls and celling painted in water oolon, beautifully tinted. Ranged along each side of the celling arch are painted emblems of the saints. The pillars which are placed along each side of the center aisle supporting the arch above are finiahed in gold where they come in oontact with the ceiling. The walls are very tastefully frescoed, and the shading Is perfect. The window glass, also, has been painted, the central pane of each window containing an emblem of some saint.

The main altar has been re-finlahed, and la surmounted by a very fine oil painting, 'representing the crucifixion. There Is some talk of removing this picture, and placing in Its stead one of the patron saint of the church, which would be more appropriate, it la thought.

The Altar of St, Patrick, to the right, and a little in front of the main altar, baa also bent beautifully fitted up. It Is surmounted *by a very fine statue of St. Patrick, which has been presented to the church by the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

On the left, and in front of the main altar, la the altar of the Blessed Virgin, which Is in keeping with the surroundlogs. (hi the pedestal above it has been placed a statue of the Immaculate Conception, a present to the church by the Young Ladies Sodality.

Next week the pews will be varolabed and all traoesof the workmen removed. On to-morrow week It will be re-opened for services.

AN ARTFUL DODQER. There are very few lives so favored by fete as to completely escape "the slings and arrowa of outrageous fortune." About six months ago the grand jury of Hendrieka county returned an indictment against one Wallace Dodge, for petit larcency. Since that time he hae been an outcast and a wanderer in that aeotion of the country. He dodged around in the viainity of his home until Friday last, when he left for a wider field, taking with him a young woman named Sarah Jones, whom he promised to marry at the earliest practicable moment. The sheriff of Hendrioka oounty got upon his track, and auooeeded In arresting him at Rockville, last Monday. He was brought down to this city the same day, securely handoufllsd. At the depot he suooeeded in giving his captor the alip, and found some friendly hand to cut the chain between the cufffe. His freedom was of short duration, however, as one of our polioemen soon caught him and placed him in the cooler, where he had time to think of the folly of his ways. Miss Jones followed him to the oell door, and was quietly waiting there in order that she might accompany him to the scene of his former exploits. She Informed Lieut. Fasig that it Was her intention to marry Dodge just as soon as they got home. Dan thought she ought to take time by the forelock and have the ceremony performed here. "Barkis was willin'," so a search was commenced for the county clerk, it being then about nine p. m. Deputy Fitzpatrlck was found, and the necessary document made out, but alas! the fee was not forthcoming, aud no fee, no license. About a dozen of the youth of the city had assembled at the station house to see the fun, and rather than miss it, the necessary two dollars was soon raised by subscription. The next thing in order was to find some oils to perform the ceremony. A messenger was sent out, who scoured around for nearly two hours. The crowd was becoming restless. The expectant bride had exhausted her colloquial powers— and they were considerable. The groom, from his position behind the iron door, kept looking through the air hole, and wanted to know,what the racket was all about. When informed, he told a bystander that they were "running the rig on him pretty strong" but he would see it through. At last Esquire Steinehml made his appearance, and the knot was securely tied in the presence of an appreciative company, No cards, no presents, but numerous congratulations. After the oeremony they retired to the privaoy of the cooler, from whence they started on a bridal tour to the Hendricks oounty jail next morning. Dodge is an intelligent looking fellow but Beeins wholly unprincipled. The woman is rather good looking, but very ignorant, being unable to read. They are both young.

TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAlIi

MARRIED.

Gus. C. Llndeman, for many yearit cashier of H. JEtulman, was married last Wednesday evening to Miss Edith F. Fisbeck. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. R. Henderson. A great number of friends and relatives were present, and all unite In wishing the young couple much happiness. The wedding presents were elegant and costly, embracing:

Elegant set silk repp parlor furniture, 8 pieces, and camp chair, by employes of JEI. Hula. an.

Silver water pitcher, by E. Froeb, R. L. Badgely, John Blgwood and Oscar Froeb. French China set complete, 72 pieces case. 1 don., silver knives and forks case, 1 doz., silver tea spooas, by Mr. and Mrs. H. HulK aU. j,- ij

Silver cake stand, by C. C. Fisbeck., Fancy parlor rug, by Mr, and Mrs. E. Kloer, Denver, Col.

Fancy pin ooshion, by Miss Olara M. Fuessler, Ureencastle, Ina. Silver cake stand, by Miss Emma L.Fueas* ler. Qreencastle. Ind.

Hand worked tidy, Miss Dena.Resener, Indianapolis, lnd. Sliver castor, F. C. Fisbeck.

Silver butter dish, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Laodis, French China fruit stand, Mrs. Geo. Rott-

"Ypalr bouquet holders, H. R. Callender, Qreencastle, lnd. Sliver butter knife aud sugar spoon, Mr. and Mrs. Hlmraelbauer.

Linen table cloth, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Meyer. 1 dost, napkins, Louis F. Graf.

Bed spread, Mrs. John Rolf. Sliver card holder, Ml«s Llxzle Dregman. 1 do*. napkins, Mica Emma Fisbeck. Boxsploes, Julius Fuessler. Handsome gold bronze clock,

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and family. Gold watch and chain, to the bride from the groom.

THE station house exodus still continues. Slnoe last Saturday eight prisoners have been discharged, none of whom served over three days, while their sentence ranged from nine to fifteen days. Three were discharged without the usual formality of being locked up at all, and it is said not a single case is required to serve the time required by law. This state of affairs Is doubtless a saving to the alty In victualling the station house, and accounts for the decrease in the number of meals furnished by the present station house keeper as compared with those furnished by his predecessor, but It is a very poor showing for the enforcement of the laws. Whoever Is responsible for this state of affairs may think they are doing tbe city a service by pursuing such a course, but we are of tbe opinion they will some day find out they have made a mistake. Tbe city la at a great expense in keeping up a police force, and it Is a very poor snoouragement to these men to enforce the law if their work Is to oount for nothing. Let tbe law be enforced If all the bummer element In the dty has to be locked up.

8ra the display of new goods at Ryce A Walmsley*s Carpet Hall, and If yon do not want to buy Immediately your memory will be stored with pleasing recollections thst will assist you when yon are ready to purchase. Their fall •took Is exceedingly attractive. Read their new advertisement In to-day's &•:

ANOTHER MURDER.

Our Oounty was the scene of another brutal murder last Saturday night. The victim waa a laborer named James Camper, who resided eight miles north of the olty, near Ellsworth, and bis murderer was William Taylor, his brother-in-law. Taylor waa in town Saturday, and after imbibing in the usual quantity of liquid chain-lightning, started home In company with Thomas Camper, a brother of the murdered man, and a widow named Cheney, who lived in the house of James Camper and his fsmily. Arrived at tbe house of Camper tbe party left the wagon and entered, finding the Inmates In bed, It being about nine o'clook. Mrs. Cheney lighted a candle for the purpose of showing some piotures which she had taken in town that day. Taylor requested her to give him one, and upon her refusal to do so, he dashed the lamp out of her hand and oommenced a brutal assault upon her. From the bed In which he was lying, Camper ordered him desist or leave tbe house. Taylor upon hearing this asked if he was ordered out of the house, to whioh Camper replied that if he wished to fuss he must go outside. Upon bearing this, Taylor sprang upon his viotim and struck him twice where be was lying in bed. Camper Immediately sprang from tbe bed to defend himself and grappled his assailant. Although several parties were present, not one offered to interfere, and tbe scuffle proceeded until both parties landed in the yard, where the witnesses thought they saw the gleam of a knife in Taylor's haud. Camper was having the best of tbe fight, when Taylor dashed away from him into the adjoining yard, calling out that if he followed be would cut him to pieces, to which Camper replied that all he wished was for him to leave his premises, after which he fell and instantly expired. Three wounds were found in the neck, one under the right ear, one in the wind pipe and the third severing the jugular. An inquest was held and a verdict returned in accordance with the facts as Stated. 'After the commission of the murder, Taylor made his escape and has not since been seen or heard of, although a thorough search is being made in every direction.

Sheriff Hay has offered a reward of 9200 for his apprehensloa, and gives the following description of him: "Said Taylor is 28 to 30 years old, five feet seven inches high, light hair cut short, light mustache, generally dyed, weight about 140 pounds, wears No. 6 boot, very quick and erect in walking, quick talker, has served two years In State prison, and has a small scar or mark on his face .•

THE DBA TH ROLL.

The following is a list of interments in the city cemetery during the month of August: August 1. Edward Vincle, 23 years. l. Mrs. Mary Schram, 45 years. 4. Infant of John Kerner.

I,-, 5. Mrs. Ophelia Beauchamp, 69 years. Mrs. wenisbaugh, 25 years. Infant of John Smith. 6. Infant of J. S. Baker. ,vn 7.- Mrs. Mary Trumble, 27 years 8. Mrs. Joan Rook, 21 years. 10. Mrs. Wintermute. 04 years. 12. Mrs. tfollie Welch, 25 years. 12. Adam Kirkwood, 40 years. 12. Infant of N. B. Greer. 13. Son of Wesley Stephens. 13. Mrs. Bahella Ickes, 45 years. 14. Julius Brittlebank, 59 years. 15. MWs Annie Foster, 22 yean. 15. Infant of Henry Boggs, 2 years. 17. Infant of John Flenger. 17. Infant ef Sarah Thomas,

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17. Andrew Bassett, 29 years, *1**' 17. Conrad Huether, 28years. 18. Infant of T. A. Bourk. 19. Infant of John Hutchinson. 20. Infant of George En win, 3 years.

21. Infant of Edward Bunn, 1 year, 28. Henry Frey, 35 years. 28. Mrs. Lucinda McElvane, 39 years. 24. Infant of Edward Fisher. 25. Mrs. Emma Reed. 25. Infant of John Hedenrisfa. 29. Mrs. Lucinda Powell, 86 yean. 29. B. O. Guerineau. Total number of interments—33.

THE fight over the appointment of a deputy city clerk culminated last Tuesday evening in the confirmation by the council of A. J. Mullen, the gentleman named by Mr. Debs, whom they refused to confirm at their^last meeting. Mr. Debs presented a long communication in whioh he set forth his rights, and plainly told the gentlemen that he would not be governed by their action Inplaolnga deputy in his office. He alone was responsible for the faithful discharge of his duties, and, if he was to have a deputy, would make the appointment himself. The counall chamber was filled with an audience that came to see the fun, and at the conclusion of the reading of tbe communication It was loudly applauded. For some time It seemed as though the members were at a loss how to proceed. It dropped on them like a wet blanket. After mature consideration they saw their mistake. They reoonsldered the motion of the previous meeting, and then proceeded to confirm Mr. Mullen. They ate their crow, and peace reigns onse more in the Democratic camp.

THB court house bell is to have a ehange of air and scenery. It Is to be removed from tbe oourt house ysrd and placed upon the top of the court house. If the commissioners would remove it to some foundry and have it moulded Into something else it would be more useful and quite as ornamental as It now is.

THB grand jury adjourned yesterday. This was tbe last meeting of the present term, which will probably aocount for the dullness pervading the proceeding The following Is a list of the indictments returned:

Petit larceny, I murder, 1 grand larceny, If retailing, 2 desecrating, I total, ......

-Whv suffer when you call get the Swiss live? Compound from your druggist at fifty cents and one dollar a bottle. It never falls to purify the Mood.

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ORIENTAL BUGS AND MATS, PELT CRUMB CLOTHS.' LINEOLUMS. FANCY STAIR RODS. tm RAW SILKS AND TERRYS, FINEST WALL PAPERS. TASSELS AND FRINGES.

Novelties in every department.

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Isaac Price and Sallle Tryon. James Howard and Cordelia A. Myers. Wallace Dodge and Sarah Jones. Jobn L, McConnell and Catherine McCorraick. ,,

Adam Neeley and Martha Prater, Theodore M. Gaines and Mary Belle O'Driscoll.

Gustave O. Llndeman and Edith C. FisEdward Wilkes and Nancy M. Pierson. Theodore Qolder and Annie Blegltr. William E. Deany and Nettie Crews. John W. Jones and Rhoda E. Myers.

THB city printing, as it is at present done, is an enormous expense to tbe taxpayers, and one which ought to be curtailed. Four of the city papers present their bills with the regularity of clockwork. They are all for the same work, and range from |27 to 967 each, at each meeting of the council. If the advertising was done by one paper it would answer the same purpose aa though done by twenty. It la a very reckless way of dolhg business on the part of the oouncil, and the sooner it is stopped the better. Tbe motion made at the last meeting to devise means to modify the oost of the city printing was a move in the right direction, and it Is to be hoped will be carried out^thout fear or favor.

A BOY named Thomas, about fifteen years of age, son of Lewis F. Thomas, south Seoond street, ran away from school laat Thursday, and In company with a number of other boys, went down tbe E. A T. H. railroad track a short dlatanoe, taking with them acanjof gunpowder with which to have some fun. Afire was started and the fun commenced. Young Thomas commenced pouring powder on the fire from the flask. Subsequent proceedings have not interested him very much since that time. He cast anchor about fifteen feet from tbe fire, and when picked up his clothes were nearly ail torn off, aa waa also the thumb of the right hand, the left hand also being terribly lacerated. He waa removed to his home, where his wounds were attended to. He is very severely hurt, though it Is thonght not dangerously. Boys will be boys.

Tint dty public schools commenced their year of toll laat Monday. The attendance was large, and the teachers wen ail at their porta. The enrollment •hows the number of pupils who were present at the opening to be as follows: 1st District, 460 2nd District, 869 Srd District, 325 4th District, S22 6th District, 802 6th District, 380 7th District, 228 Montrose, Lid Training school, 175. Colored school, 166 High School, 224, Total, 3,067. There have been a great many additions since Monday. In the first district there haa been an lncreaae of 50, and the other districts in about the same proportion.

J. Irving Riddle Is adjuster for tbe Pbenix Insurance Co., of Brooklyn, for Indian* and Ken tacky, and hence all losses of Riddle dt Co. are adjusted Immediately, without the delay of sending to the home office.

Opera House Bookstore.

All the School and College text books

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E. L. GODECKE Bookseller and Stationer, Opera House, Terre Haute, lnd

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RYCF. &*' WALMSLETS CARPET HALL.

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DADO WINDOW SHADES. TURKISH OTTOMANS. CURTAIN POLES. ENGRAVED CORNICES. LACE Cl/RTAINS.

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Largest stock of Carpets in the city.

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Is the only place in the city combining

Notions and Fancy Goods

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Ladies' Hats, Bonnets and vMillinery

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The Bargain Store of the City or Stated

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MARRIAGE LICENSES, -jf The following marriage licensee have been issued slnoe our last report:

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ughes ^"Bargain1,Store,'' 403 jyfajn street, opposite Opera House.:

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WE WILL MAKE IT PLEASANT For you next week, to do your trading with us, for we 6hall offer a new line of Drees Goods, in fall shades, ranging from 1234a to 30 cents per yard. The finest lot of this olass of goods we have placed upon our counters for a long while past. Foster Brothers' one-price, square dealing Dry GoodBand Carpet House. .f •,

NO DOUBT ABOUT IT. Best and cheapest Coal Hod, Coal Vases, ShoveV and Tone Sets are at A. G. AUSTIN &C0'S^..^

NEXT WEEK

We will place on aale eight cases of cotton flannela bought before the advance, which we will retail at old prices. Also special bargains in blankets, bed comfortables, woolen flannels and Jeans. Foster Brothers, Terre Haute, Ind.

Opening daily new goods at tf JAURIET & CO."

—DWELLINGS AND FARM PROPERTY Is a specialty of the Phoenix Insurance Company, of Brooklyn. :t

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Black gro grain and brocaded silks, just re ceived

JAURIET & CO

—The Swiss Ague Cure is warranted to never fail to cure Fever, Ague or Chills. We see by the people's recommendation that it is tbe best remedy la the market, without doubt.

Striped and brocadedsilks and satins in all colors just opened

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2 LADIES, you can get a nice portmoiiiae,a shopping basket, luncli basket, or a leather pocket and belt at

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Pictures will be framed style at J. F. facilities, and

Probst's. He has the best

largest stock. Prices below par. No. 26 south Fourth street, between Main and Ohio.

fcincy French Suitings, a very large assortment and elegant patterns, today. corner Filth and Main.

JAURIET & CO.

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