Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 10, Number 12, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 20 September 1879 — Page 8
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A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
Our People.
Major Simpson was in the city yesterday. W. R. McKeen this week visited Chii» ''Xjt. *,C
M. D. Groverman has returned to Balti more. O. C. Greiner paid Indianapclis a visit this week.
Mrs. no. F. Reagan is visiting friends in 8 is Joe. O'Boyle paid this city a flying visit this week.
Send fifty cents for a three month's triai of The Mail. Charley Minaball is going to Europe to finish his studies.
Robert Cox takes his departure for Europe in two weeks. Simon Hirschler has returned from a successful trip south.
R. S. Tennant visited his old home, Gx encastle, this week. Mrs. Van Valzab has returned home from Manhattan Beach.
Miss Emily Earley arrived home from the east last Wednesday. Sheriff Hay took three peraons to the Insane Asylum this week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lyne were visiting at Henderson, Ky., this week. D. D. James, of the firm of Grier A Co., Peoria, Ills., is in the oity. ,A( B. Ffisentbal and Prosecutor Kelly have formed a law pftttoership,
W. W. Fowler, ad~v&nd6 agent for the Barger family was in the city Thursdav last.
Tyler Mason, the popular temperance advocate, was in the city this week on business.
Frank Barton took a run over to see bow they were doing at the capital last Wednesday.
J. P. Tutt has removed into his new residence, on the corner of Sixth and Parke streets.
Rev. J. H. McCullougb, of the Christian church, paid Edgar county, 111., a visit this week.
C. W. Warfleld, agent Minor, Greer & Co., grain dealers, Peoria, Ills., makes this city his headquarters.
John Diersdorf, the well known, tellable and competent piano tuner is now in the permanent employ of Marshall Sam mis' Opera Music store.
Mr. and Mrs. John S. Beach and daughter, Miss Mamie, left last Wednesday night for New York, where Miss Beaoh will remain at school.
Mrs. George W. Donnelly will go on Monday to join her husband at West Lebanon, near Lafayette, which will be their place of residence. Mr. D. is engaged in the drug trade there.
Will R. Randteman, who went west from this city some eleven years ago, and in now a prosperous (merchant in Carlisle, Iowa, has been visiting his friends here this week.
Mrs. Conklin, and time children start Sot Houston, Texas, to-morrow night where she will lemaln for six months with her husband, who ba3 resided there for the fast sixteen yearr.
On Thursday evening last, at the residence of the btide, on Ohio street, occurred the marriage of Dr. J. E. McGrew to Mitts Alice Cunningham. The ceremony was porformed by Rev. S. F. Dunham.
D. R. Looks, better known is Petroleum V. Nasby, la in the city superintending his production of Widow Bedott. He circulates around pretty freely, and has the appearance of a man who has "been knocking at the cross roads" Ibr some time.
Modem ArgoThe lady who contributes articles in the Terre Haute Mail under the head of "A Woman's Opinion," displays an originality, versatility and ability that is truly refreshing. Those who have followed these papers from the start, uaust have observed the steady growth of the writer's powers.
That straw hat will have to be hung up on a peg—it's rather crowding the season. You bad better go immediately to S. Loeb A Oo% ooraer of Main and Fifth streets, and got one of the late style hats from the large variety he baa just selected in the east. His corner show window, filled with newest and latest shapes, attracts the attention and admiration of all gentlemen who pass that way.
Barntitn, tn his advice to business people says: "First have the goods, then let folks know It." Jud Button, at the Central Bookstore, thinks Barnum Is ght. He has the goods and be wants us to let the people know that the Central Baokst is headquarter* far everything in toe way of new and nobby stationery of every description, for blank hooks of any style desired, for school hooks and school supplies generally £pd for ail the late patli-.a-tkm«. Ttr is no more interesiir.: to than the Cen«Ji Book
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Will H. Fairbanks, Joplin, &Io., is' in the city viBiting relatives and friends be will remain about two weeks.
Mrs. Henry Gibson nee Emma L. Patrick, who has been at Tampico, Mexico, since last winter came home on Monday last.
J. H. Beadle, editor Rockville Tribune, was in the city this week. He called at the Daily Express office, but has not yet purchased it.
Dr. S. J. Young returned home on Thursday from Portsmouth Navy Yard, where he has been visiting his brother for the past three weeks.
THE PASSING SHOW. SHOWS AND SHOW PEOPLE.
KATIE PUTNAM.
The amusement season opened at the Opera House last Wednesday evening with a two nights engagement of the talented and versatile actress, Katie Putnam, supported by the Edwin Clifford dramatic oompany.
On Wednesday evening was presented a comedy in five acts, written expressly for Miss Putnam, entitled "Lena, the Madcap." Like most of the specialty plays it is written with the sole object of making a display of the talent of the star. It is utterly devoid of interest as a play the plot Is a poor specimen of a very poor class of literature, and its su thor has aucoeeded admirably in making several of the characters appear very ridiculous where other effects were intended. Of the acting of Miss Putnam nothing can be said bat in praise. In ber line she has but few equals and a lees number of superiors. Her Jaqueline kept the audience in the beet of humor throughout the play. She is perfectly natural in all her actions and her reading could not be excelled. The support was good, although it had little or no opportunity of displaying itself.
On Thursday evening the audienoe was favored with a dramatization of Diokens' "Old Curiosity Shop," in three acts. Miss Putnam assumed the dual role of Little Nell and the Marchioness. Nearly every one has read Old Curiosity Shop, and knows how entirely different are the two characters named. The gentle, qniet, loving,
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Last evening, Bpragae's Original Georgia Minstrels appeared at the Opera House to a full house, and gave an unlimited amount
of satisfaction. For the first part the stage was set differently to the ordinary method pursued by minstrel companies, tables, chasra and lounges being scattered around and the stage ncade to look like a parlor. It Is aot necessary to speak in any very lengthy terms on the merits of the entertainment, It was far better than the aver-
though ey presented iu anew and attractive garb. The coucert by the Georgia Band was Immense, and the audience showed their apprecla tlon of it. The various specialties of the members were well rendered, and the pe formanee throughout was very enjoyable.
BERGER FAMILY.
The Berger Family and Sol Smith Russell will appear at the Opera House, next Thursday evening. We copy the following notice from the Kansas City Journal:
Very seldom does an audience leave the Opera House so thoroughly satisfied with an entertainment as that which heard and saw Sol
Smith Russell and the Berger Fnm
Uy last night, ltls unnecessary to describe Russell in his various characters. In fact he is indescribable. He has no superior in the fun making business. In drollery kc ha* no equal. The Berger Family, or Fred and Henry Berger, and their aceompilshed company, made music so sweet, so entertalniug, that it seemed at times as though theenllre audience sat with bated breath to catch the faintest accent of every dulcet slmm. Miss Kemlo's songs. Miss Morgan's saxophone nolo, the cornet solo of Mr. Boos, and the songs of the sweet bells complete an entertaiainentof tnch rare excellence and enjoyment that an overflowing house would be warranted for to-night.
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little Nell,
whoiii everybody admires for her excel lent qualities and the romping, rollicking, ignorant, goo'-natured Marchioness, caring for nobody and taking delight in nothing but mischief. They are most difficult characters for one person to assume, yet Miss Putnam did it successfully to the satisfaction of every one present. One moment she was before the audience ^pathetically appealing to old Grandfather Trent upon some point and endeavoring in her childish way to oonvince him she was perfectly happy, although in tears, and the next she burst upon the stage the impudent, mischievous Marchioness. In the one character she would almo't move ber listeners to tears while in the other she would have them bursting with laughter.
The support was exoellent in all the parts,* and called forth much applause. Where all were so good it is useless to particularize.
The audiences were small both evenings. It seems as though Terre Haute does not appreciate a good performance and gives little encouragement to managers to bring good companies here.
GEORGIA MINSTRELS.
Sprague's Original Georgia Minstrels, twenty-five in number, will appear at the Opera House, next Monday evening. The following notice is taken from the Rochester Union and Advertiser:
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WIDOW BEDOTT.
This company commenced a two nights engagement at the Opera House last evening. Want of aj a and the fact of the Mail going to prees earlier than us nal to day prevents us from giving an extended notice of this excellent play.
The leading character, Widow Bedott, was written expressly for Mr. Neil Burgees, and it is no more than justice to this celebrated comedian to say that the character suits him to the life. His act ing could not be surpassed from the commencement to the end of the play he continually kept the audience in a roar of laughter. The support is excel lent.
Hie performance will be repeated this afternoon and evening. Any person who has not had the opportunity of witnessing this play should not fsil to attend to-night. It ia worthy of the public patronage.
STILL THERE'S MORS TO FOLLOW. Nick Roberts Humpty Dumpty troupe will be here next Saturday.
Haverly*s Chicago Church Choir Pinafore company comes on the Sod and 4th of October, and Jane Coombs* "Engaged" wilt he sandwiched on the 3rd These, with a circus on the 3rd and 4th, and the big soldiers reunion on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th, will cause lively times. Everybody will certainly be on the go.
Buffalo Bill, with anew oompany and a street parade, with real Indians and hii own brass band, *$11 be hen on the lltho O'. ber.
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THE question of the city printingtias been decided by the council giving it entirely to the Evening Gaz?tte, and allowing the Banner to publish all ordinances. The Daily Express always publishes a very full account of all council proceedings, and naturally has some claim to at least a small Bbare of the patronage, but its claim has been disallowed. Had the council desired to give it to the paper having the largest circulation, The Mail would have secured the contract, but as it is not a party paper, it neither asked for it nor expected it. If the change in the programme was purely one of economy, why was the contract not awarded to the lowest bidder? This would surely have
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proper manner of doing it. When the statement was made by a member of the majority tjiat the step had been taken solely with a view to economize, it was moved by Mr. Cruft, and seconded by Mr. McCutcheon, that in view of the fact that the change in the mode of the city printing and advertising was being made on the ground of economy, it should be given to the daily paper making the lowest bid for the same. This was a very fair proposition, and coming as it did just after the statement proclaiming economy to be the order of the day, it is not exactly clear how the majority could objeot to it. But they did. The matter had been decided in caucus, and the motion of Mr. Cruft was very promptly voted down. The Saturday Evening Hand Organ of the Democratic party killed itself by the remarks which it has made of late in regard to the management of city affairs. It beat its political co-laborer out of the county printing, and gloats over it in that hifalutin style peculiar to youth and inexperience in political affairs. It has now received its first instalment of a series of prescriptions which it is likely to have administered in the future. Whether the medicine will strengthen it or have a debilitating effect remains to be seen. Economy is wealth—when the money goe3 into the pocket of a member of your own party. The party in power has established a precedent which will recoil with force upon themselves in the future.
THE CADETS.
The McKeen Cadets held their first annual election of offloers, on Thursday evening, with the following result: President. L. C. Duddlcston Vice President, J. D. Turner Recording Secretary, E. L. Feidler Financial Secretary, W. N. Kramer Treasurer, Crawford McKeen. The military officers elected were as follows: Captain, Edward Friend First Lieutenant, Crawford McKeen Second Lieutenant, Walter Strange Q. M. Sergeant, Harmon Anderson 1st Sergeant, Wm. B. Ripley 2nd Sgt., Den Reese, 3rd Sgt., L. C. Duddleston 4th Sgt., Thos. Sanders 5th Sgt., John Turner 1st Corporal, Geo. Robinson 2nd Cpl., Geo. Ludowlci 3rd Cpl., Wm. Brlggs 4th Cpl., Wm. Clark 5th Cpl., David Watson 6th Cpl., Ben MoKeen 7tb Cpl., Edward Reeves 8th Cpl., Edward Mancourt Committee on Armory, Friend, Ripley and McKeen Committee on Finance, Scudder, Kramer and Strange.
Meisures were taken for the new uniform, to be furnished by Owen, Pixley A Co., and tbey are to be here by the re-union.
MARHIAOE LICENSES The following marriage licenses have been issued since our last report:
James A. ModttUt and Caroline Thompson. John A. Beard and Minerva A. Beard.
James T. dinger and Sorilda U. Ingram, Milo Wolfe and Re!l* Lighrfooi. William C. Ingerson and Adaline Harrison.
Frank C. Hahn and Bailie ICooper. James F. Falcey and Frances S. Beauchamp.
James B. Hoke and Hattie J. DownsJames Downs ana Mo!lie McOombs. Robert Piety and Rebecca M. Wllfanc. William tt. Paddock and Com A. Ferguson.
Isaiah Smith and Arena J. Hard beck. Samuel Snyder and Ollie Wewtfall. George W.LwkandPricilla J.Kldd. James S. McGrew and Alice Cunningham. Brasuts Beat and MatUe Harper.
An
Episcopal Conferenoe will be in* augurated at St. Stephen's church next Tuesday evening, which will continue during the following day and evening. The discussions, which will relate to the extension of toe church in this diocese of Indiana, and other subjects of general interest, will be carried on by both clergymen and laymen. The meeting promises to be one of ^reat interest, as many of the speakers are men of eloquence and learning.
THE board of oounty commissioners adjourned last Thursday sine die.
THE FLAMES.
THE WORK OF DESTRUCTION GOES ON
Some fiends in human shape seem determined that tin city shall be destroyed by tire if their efforts can accomplish it. When the schools opened it was gen: rally supposed that the work of destruction would cease. But alas! for human expectation. Subsequent events daily prove that it is not the work of schoolboys, but is carried out in a sys tematio manner by some older scoundrel or sooundrels, who seem to have no other object in view than the wholesale destruction of property, and their efforts pretty generally seem to meet with marked success. On
TUESDAY
morning the stable in the rear of James H. Hudson's residence, on the northwest corner of Fourth and Chestnut streets, was discovered to be in flames. The alarm was immediately given, the fire department were promptly on the spot, and the flames were soon exting nisbed not, however, before tbey spread to two adjoining stables which were slightly injured. A short time previous to the fire a tramp was refused his breakfast at an adjoining bouse, and it was generally supposed he was the cause of the damage.
About two o'clock tho same afternoon afire was discovered in the stables of Robert N. Hudson and Philip Newhart, on south Fifth street, which again brought out the fire department A strong wind was blowing and had it not been for their promptness and energy an immense amount of damage would doubtless liave resulted. As it was the fire spread to the stables of W. M. Slaughter and A. M. Black, quickly consuming them. The sparks flew in every direction aud for a time it seemed as though all the dwellings in that vicinity were going to fall before its ravages. The firemen however worked with all their might and succeeded in keeping it within its original bounds. When they were about to return home, the residence of L. A. Burnett was discovered to be on fire. It was promptly extinguished without doing much damage. The brigade bad no sooner left it than they were again called to the residence of Miss Josie Wintermute, on south Fifth street, which had caught from the flying sparks it was damaged about |200. These fires entailed a loss to the owners of about $1,500. The firemen were allowed to rest during the remainder of the day, but on
WEDNESDAY
morning about half past ten o'olock an alarm from box No. 6 again oalled them out. This time it proved to be the stable of W. E. Hendrich on south Fifth street. It spread to the stables of Mrs. Cornwell and Mrs. Riehle, but these two were saved in a damaged condition, while that of Mr. Hendrich was entirely consumed. The loss was about $600, which is covered by insurance.
About twelve o'olock the same night a stable adjoining IT. R. Jeffers woolen mills, and belonging to that gentleman, wa9 discovered in flames, but bad too good a start when the firemen arrived to admit of a possibility of its being saved. Two horses perished in the flames. The damage was about |500. Before the firemen were through with the stable, a blaz9 was discovered in the the middle of the E. A T. H. railroad car yards and upon repairing to the spot it was discovered that a freight car in the center of several hundred others was in blaze. A locomotive was brought down immediately and the blazing car was pulled out into an open space where the water could be brought to bear upon it, the men being unable to reach it where it was lying. By this time two other car* were in full blaze and had to be drawn out. The flames were soon extinguished, but very little was saved more than the ironwork. The cars were loaded and the damage is not yet known..
FRIDAY
added one more to the list, the stable or Mrs. Barnes, on the corner of Twelfth and Main streets.
A barn on Main street was also discovered on fire but it was extinguished without the aid of the department.
AT MARSHALL.
The neighboring town of Marshall was visited by tbe fiend last Wednesday. A large brick flouring mill was totally destroyed, with nearly 10,000 bushels of wheat. Loss $15,000. ti
Manf ^man thinks It's virtue that keeps hita from turning rascal, when it is only a full stomach. One should be grateful, and not mistake potatoes for principles. Speaking of potatoes reminds va that this issue of Tbe Mail would not be complete without mention that tbe imuense grocery house of Wright A King is filled to overflowing with everything the appetite can crave. It is wonderful how tbey keep their store so well filled considering the constant drain upon their supplies. An extensive acquaintance throughout the country, enables them to get tbe best and cheapest country produce, and in staple groceries tbey know how to buy at lowest figures, and give their customers the benefit of this knowledge. Drop in there this afternoon and evening and have your Sunday basket filled with good thines.
EMOVAL.
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DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE COMPANY •Have nrawved to new and more commo
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-Millers should see the Everlasting Elevator Bucket, sold by McElfresh & Gilbert this oity. f' -Mens' Heavy Boots only fl.65,at the Bankrupt Storo, 326 Main street. —Reader, you want Dry Goods and Carpets? Buy them of the only one price Dry Goods and Carpet House in Terre Haute, which is
for your boots and shoes and low prices go to tbe Bankrupt store, 326 Main street —We want all our friends to remember that we are offering the best line of all wool Ingrain carpets, tapestry and body brussels, at prices that are fully 20 p9r oent. less than the sauie goods can be bought elsewhere. All of the best 2 ply all wool hand made Ingrain carpets 75 cents. Only at the one price house of FOSTER BROS., Terre Haute.
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TO THE LADIES!
Mrs. E. B. Messmore has just received all the latest styles in hair work hair jewelry, notions, eta all work guaranteed. Call and see. 507 Main street.
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—Ladies ask to see our $1.35 Button Boots, at tbe Bankrupt Store, 328 Main street
An ocaan of Novelties at popularr*fprices at
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Blankets at Ellis' Woolen Mills, northwest ooraer First and Walnut streets.
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The prettieet lot in town can be seen at Mrs. T. H. Riddle's.
—LIGHTNING CLAUSE," without extra charge, granted in policies issued by RIDDLE A CO.
Children's grain button boots, 1 to 10, onlyfl.00 at the Bankrupt store, 326 Main street.
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heavy finishing Flanne li and Children's skirts, al Mill northwest coaner Fl streets.
ASK YOUR GROCER FOR
Sterling Baking -Powder,
Old Dominion Roasted Coffee, in 1 lb. papers^ Sterling Roasted Coffee, in 1 lb. papers.
PURE GROUND SPICES,
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BAZAAR.
Ladies' Hats and Bonnets, latest winter styles, direct from New York, in French, fur, wool and slioddy felts, at
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MONOGRAM ENgraved on Photo-cab-J. F. Probst only, 26
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for Ladies' Woolen and Walnut
E. L. PROBST, at No. 26 south Fourth Street, takes old Stoves in trade toward new ones. $15 per quarter,
Or $5 per month
Will purchase a five octave, nine stops, new Mason & Hamlin Organ, warranted for five years. No interest on deferred payments. W. H. PAIGE& CO., 607 Main street. —DWELLINGS AND FARM PROPERTY is a specialty of the Phoanlx Insurance Company, of Brooklyn.
I -i RIDDLE A CO., Agents.
ANTI-OAT MOUSE TRAPS and "DEAD SHOT' RAT TRAPS are at A. G. AUSTIN & OO'S Popular HardwareStore.
JOSEPH STRONG, Prop'r.,
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C.C.SMITH & SON,-
124 and 126 West Main street, and 417 Main street.
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