Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 11, Number 46, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 14 May 1881 — Page 5
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THE MAIL
A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
City News.
HOT enough for you V'
CHAKMIXO May weather.
TROT out your baby carriages.
WHO gets ap first, you or your wile.
BAI.D beads are worn very shiny thin spring.l THB merchant* have had a big trade' thin week.
THE Queen of May can lay as aside her sealskin.
THE woods near the city are said to be full of snakes.
MOST of the country roads are still in bad condition.
THE street car track is to be extended to the Artesian bath house.
FJSHERMK* at Greenfield bayou report only moderate success.
fjKTTKR give your winter clothes away than let the moths eat them.
THE Centenary folks have set the 4tli of Jnno for their annual picnic.
FRONT porch parties are now in season, and are gathered every evening.
ARE we to have a renewal of the delightful open air concerts this summer.
THE early bird now catches the worm and the
late
husband catches the lecture.
STRAWBKRRIKS, from the South came to town yesterday, selling at twenty-five cents a quart.
THE Ledger will move, this evening, to Ohio street, near Sixth, occupying a portion of Morgan's coal office.
THESE are delightful days and everybody ought to le in a good humor. Not oven a dog has cause for going mad.
A (IIUJAT many ladies who couldn't fix up for church last Sunday will be able to get out to-morrow—thanks to the milliners.
AN interesting event will be a contest of ton of Mrs. Aydelotte's class in olocution, for prizes, at the^Opera House on the evening of the 27th.
THE Artesian Bath House promises to don big business, this Summer. Last Sunday, two hundred and forty-seven persons wore washed there.
THE good people of the West End will riso up and call him blessed, if Mayor Lyuo cleans out tho disorderly and disgraceful dens in that locality.
THE trial of the teachers—Miss Louis Barbour and Miss Ida M. Davis, for whipping tho Jones loy, resulted in their ncqultal on Mouday, by a jury quite marked for intellgence and high standing.
TIIKRK arc in this county 15,645 children entitled to school privileges, of this number 7,809 are boys and 7,886 are girlH. TIow nicely tho sexes are divided. None of these boys need go out of the county for a wife.
A*SNAU boat will lo shortly sent here by the government to removesnngs in tho river between this city and Vinson nos. An appropriation of $25,000 was made la«t March for tho improvement of the Waltash above Vincennns.
THE body of Mix. Ann C. Early WAS brought from New York to this city— for so many years her homo—on Sunday morning, and after appropriate services at St. Stephen'* church, was laid alongwide her husband, in Woodlawn cemetery.
THE entertaining and instructive Friday ovoning entertainments at the Baptist church have closed for the season. They have proved so suct'essfuhand beneficial that of course they Will be resumed after tho heated season has passed..- _______
PREPARATIONSare already in progress by the G. A. R. for the proper observance of Decoration Day. A memorial service will Tie held at Bowling Hall Sunday evening, the 29th, and on the following morning the graves will be decorated.
THE decoration of lUppetoe Miller's store front is often quite a study. That of this morning, with flower*and fruits, was jwrtiouUrlv arti*Uv and handsome. Their establishment will be illuminated with Uie electric light next week.
THE strike among the brick yard men was ended on Thursday, and work was resumed at the prices demanded—an advance of 25 cents a day. The moulders now get $2.6© a day and the other men |l,75. There are nine brick yards in this dty, employing about five hundred men.
IT is not generally known that the library in the Marble block is open free to all every day until nine o'clock In the evening, except the noon hour from 12 to 1 o'clock. Only members, paying $2 a year or 25 cents a month are allowed to take away books, but the papers and publications are free to all.
TASK him for all in all, Mr. Havens has made an excellent Mayor, and be retiree to private life with the reaped of dUsens of all parties. There is a very general belief that he could have been to-elected baa It not been for t£e shameful treatment given him by a few men in his own party.
ALONG LIFE ENDED. Last Sunday afternoon, at one o'clock, Rev. Samuel K. Sparks died at his home on south Sixth street, at the advanced age of ninety-four years, eight months and twenty-eight days. He
was
born
on the 10th of August, 1786, eight miles southeast of Louisville, in a stockade erected for protection against, the Indians. He has been a resident of this city snd county for near half a century. At the age of fifteen years, on the second Sunday of the year 1800, he was baptised and received as a member of the Baptist church, in which he has all his life been a zealous worker. On the first Sunday after his arrival in the village of Terre Haute, he preached in the house of Joseph Cooper, then standing where is now located the National State Bank. Shortly after, he organized the First Baptist church, and was its pastor for five years. He afterwards established five churches in this county, and acted as pastor of each for from five to twentynine years, baptizing more than twelve hundred converts. What a grand record of a life's work. He was a marked type of the good old-fashioned pioneer so fast passing away—plain and simple in habits, industrious, quick to respond to the call of charity or distress, the soul of honor, living not for himself alone, but to benefit his fellowman.
THE first electric light in this city was put operation at Anton Myer's big brewery on Monday evening, and has each evening attracted many visitors. The machine is of the Gramme patent, manufactured in Now York and cost $550. There are five burners and the cost is only VA cent an hour seach—the power coming from the engine already in use. The five burners give about the light of 1500 candles. An ordinary gas burner is from 15 to 20 candle power. H. Hulman thinks of using the light in his wholesale house, and no doubt the new light will soon be quite common in city.
CLAYTON C. SPARKS, for two years past a clerk in Thomas J. Griffith's shoe store on Ohio street, died at his home in Prairie Creek township, last Sunday evening, after an illness of only a week. He was an estimable young man, and greatly loved, for his many good qualities, by a large circle of friends.
THE Terre Haute Commercial College, under the direction of Isbell & Miller, can boast of one of the most thorough and exhaustive practical departments that has yet been introduced. Students, after completing the course, have not a mere theoretical knowledge of the business, being prepared to enter at once any department of business with perfect confidence, and discharge the duties of accountant with correctness and dispatch.
SHRYER BROS have accomplished the removal of their heavy stock of hardware, to Nos. 9, 11, and 13 sGuth Fifth street, where they will be pleased to see their patrons. The Main street entrance for tho retail trade is the same as before. By using these two immense buildings they are enabled to handle a stock sufficient to supply the entire coantry roundabout here. Call on them and see what they have to say and what they have to show for your money.
THE Philadelphia Ice Cream has been a featuro at Mr. Sheap's Ice Cream parlor, opposite the post office, and Will H. Gilbert, the successor, is producing it this season to the great satisfaction of all who partake of tho delicacy. It is delicious. And so is tbo ice cold Soda Water constantly on draught there. Drop in and cool off.
THE leading jewelers of this city endorse and recommend Mellish A Moody as competent workmen in the art of electro gold and silver plating. Take your worn silverware to them, at No. 26 south Sixth street, opposite the postoffice, and they will make it look like now.
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MRS. ROACH, in the new McKeen block, pot only prides herself on the excellence of her millinery goods, but she is satisfied with reasonable profits, and heuce the ladies who desire to economise, and at the same time have the best, give her their patronage.
PARTIES desiring their lawns attended to in good style, can do so, by addressing "Lawn Mower," Bally News office.
JACOB KERN.
As mentioned last week, this old and well known Jeweler and watchmaker lias resumed business, in the new McKeen block. As a watch repairer he has no superior, and already he has his hands full. He has for repairs one of the finest watches in the city.
WALSH & SMITH
Are removing their news department to the rear of their store room, "No. 661 Main street, and will fill the front with choice confectionery and fruits.
—A «KX of a jewelry house Is of that H. F. Schmidt|Co.
"-DIAXOSM, did you say? You will find them, in all their brilliancy, at H. F. Schmidt A C»X 403 Main.
ICECREAM!
Will White baa his lee Oream Parlor now open far the season, and invites a call from all who wish jmr* cream. Parties and festivals supplied at wholesale ratea.
DAVIS CO., PORK PACKERS.* Wkoietale Start, 83M Maim itrert, Terre
HauU-, ImL
The ooly boost whteh handles winter core} meats. All who handle summer cured meats are swindled by the shrinkage.
HOT, DID YOU SAY?
Well, I should smile. But the
racket
to make you smile in earnest is to see the
elegant line of fine printed lawns, Seer
sucker Stripes, French, Scotch and Do
mestic Ginghams, Printed Percales and
Momie Cloths, Dotted Swiss, Striped
Swiss, Plain Swiss, Fine Indis Mull,
Fine Silk Mull, Victoria Lawns, Striped
Pique, Brocaded Pique, Plain, Checked
and Striped Nainsooks, Persian Lawns,
Silk Grenadines, Light Buntings, Nun's
Veilings, Summer Silks, and a hundred
other styles of Summer fabrics at the
BUCKEYE CASH STORE.
We boast the largest and best selected
stock of Trimmings for these'gdods to
be found in the city, such as Mirecourt,
Denitelle, Languadoc, Valenciennes,
Bretonne, Torchon, "Venisse and Bra
bant Laces, Swiss, Nainsook and Ham
burgh Edgings, Tuckings, Rufflings,
Puffings, Pleatings, etc.
We are headquarters for Silk Parasols
and Sun Umbrellas, and are offering a
small lot of last year's stock, slightly
damaged, for one-half the usual price.
Our new stock is complete, and at prices
that make them great bargains. 1
GLOVES! GLOVES! GLOVES! 500 different styles of Ladies' French
Lisle, Berlin Lisle, Taffeta Silk Lace
Top and Button Gloves ana Silk Lace
Mitts, at prices that defy competition
We continue to lead the Corset trade
with over 50 different kinds and quali
ties, of the latest improved styles. Our
50 cent Corset, Is ackJROvrled^^„by al|
the best goods for the money ever offered
in this city. Our ,stock .of Ladip',
Children's and Gentlemen's Hosiery is
complete, and our motto in this kind of
goods, as well as in all things else, is
"Small Profits and Ready Sales."
Remember that all goods purchased
for the BUCKEYE CASH STORE are
bought for ready cash, with the jobbers'
discounts of 10 to 15 per cent, and are
sold at the LOWEST WHOLESALE
PRICES, saving the customer from 25
to 30 per cent on all their purchases.
JAMES & McCOY,
601603 and 605 Main St. Terre Haute Ind.
$110,000
Placed Within the Reach of the People, Free of Cost, Every Month! Most Liberal Scheme Ever Offered by
Most Liberal House
Every Purchaser of Clothing, Hats, Furnishing Goods, Etc., Amounting to $10, will be Presented with a Free Ticket in the Louisiana Lottery Drawing the 12th of each month. "BOSS" JOE CLOTHING HOUSE, 422 Main Street, 4 Doom West of Fifth
Street, Terre Haute, lnd.
Always Ahead Showing the Largest Stock at the Lowest Prices,
—JEWKLRT, Watches, Gold Headed Oanes, Spectacles, Solid Silver and Plated Ware, in great variety and low ^pricesjat H. F. Schmidt A V«, opposite the Opera House.
NATIONAL.
MAURI AUK DO WER ASSOCIA TPN. or rcwox crrr, ISD.
Issues certificates upon all unmarried persons of either sex. If the insured is married at the end of five yeans they receive from fi,000 to $12,000. If mar' ried before the end of five yean they receive prorata the amount of their certificate while a member of the Association. For circulars explanatory and foil information call on B. R. Gould, 314 Main street, sole agent for Vigo County
Also agent for Pioneer Mutual Association, insuring from 30 to 85 years.
It's a "Daisy Lawn Mower" A. G. Austin Co. offer. Wort guaranteed. Prices the lowest.
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TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING 'MAIL.
NEW COURT HOUSE
iraw GLASS FRONT |'f.
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art ParJ&" Farm Maehin inery House,
K*. 15 West Hldb Square.
To the Farmers of Vigo and Adjacent Counties: Please call and examine the very simple construction of our MARSH HARVESTER, that has had 2^yeare' experience in the field and consequently is no new experiment and our DEERING TWINE BINDER has done 3 years of successful work in the field, and is therefore no new experiment.
Farmers, we have the names of 300 who are expecting to buy self-binders this season, and although we have just received our third car lead, we cant begin to supply the demand. Remember, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Also consider the difference in draft that a 300 to 400 pounds lighter machine than our best competing binders weigh, must make to your horses. Call very soon at Court Park Farm Machinery House, No. 15 west side square, N. H. McFerrin, proprietor.
To Farmers.
The name of the proprietor' of the Court Park Farm Machinery House is N. H. McFerrin.
J. P. McFerrin, bookkeeper and secretary. O. Q. McFerrin, salesman and solicitor.
J. D. Phillips, traveling salesman and solicitor. H. N. Phillips, engineer "thresher" department.
John F. Burkhart, manager "binder" department. Wishing to make the acquaintance of all the farmers of Vigo ana surrounding counties, we hereby extend a cordial invitation for you to call on us and we will do our best to interest you and will endeavor to recollect your names when you call on us the second time. Even if you don't wish to purchase, when you come in town to see the show on Friday, orany other day, please call at No. 15, west side square, and we will show you through the 1881 improvements in farm machinery that we represent.
To Threshermen.
7,500,000 feet of selected lumber, from 3 to 6 years air dried, constantly on hand, from which is built the incomparable woodwork of Nichols, Shepard & Co's NEW VIBRATOR. Do not buy cheaply-made Threshing Rigs. There is no money in them. Call ana seethe nice finish of the Rig that is running every day by steam, with one of Nichols, Shepard fc Co's New 1881 Traction Engines, at No. 15, west side square, N. H. McFerrin, proprietor. ivv .if' t:
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UPHOLSTERING IN BRAN*
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Ti. H. HcFEBRLVS
FIRST-CLASS WORK. RTCK & WALXHLKT.
^n^NOVELTIES —IS— I'"
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SHADE GOODS
And CURTAIN MATERIALS, Laces and Raw Silks, Jutes and Cretonnes, Curtain Poles and Cornices.
RTCK & WALMSUCY.
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Ko Cneap Convict Labor!
Farmers, adviso your threshermen to buy Nichols, Shepard fc Co's VIBRATORS and ENGINES. They are made by Cheap Convict Laborfbut by Free, Well-Paid American Labor. Well made, elegantly finished, and durable, they will save all your wheat in the bushel, and not put it in your straw stack. Come and see a New 1881 Rig running by steam, every day, at tho Court Park Farm Machinery House, No. 15. west side square, N. H. McFerrin, proprietor.
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Self-Binders.
Farmers, buy the MARSH HARbu ESTER, that "has had 22 years' exper ience in the field, and the DHERING TWINE BINDER, that has done 3 vears of successful work in the field Sold by N. H. McFerrin, at the Court Park Farm Machinery House, No. 15, west side square.
Reapers. 1
Buy the NEW JOHN P. MANNY FRONT CUT SELF-RAKE REAPER, sold by N. H. McFerrin, at the Court Park Farm Machinery House, No. 15, west side square. They weigh only 700 pounds, are are very st^ng.
^3 4*%
Mowers.
They have the NEW SHORT STROKE CUTTING APPARATUS peculiar to JOHN P. MANNY'S REAPERS and MOWBRS. They choke not. Buy them and try them. Sold at the Court Park Farm Machinenr House, No. 15, west side square^ by N. H. McFerrin.
They Toil Not,1'
But how thi The New BRATORSan steamed up ev Farm Machinery
win" too, Co's VI-
ENGINES,
day at the Court Park House, No. 15, west
side square, N. H. MjcFerrin, proprietor
New Departure.f
'TONGUELESS CULTIVATOR," Short Hitch, Turn Quick, light Draft. Sell 10 to 1, with Tongue, although we have Superior Tongue Cultivators. Call at Court Park Farm Machinery House, No. 15, west side square, N. H. McFerrin, proprietor.
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A 9
Bide and Plow.
If you weigh 200 pounds, and use a 3 hone BROWNE orPATTEE or SOUTH BEND CHILLED
PLOW, It will ran easier for
your horses than a 15 inch Walking Plow, and you will do more work in a day. Sold by 27. EL McFerrin, at the Court Park Farm Machinery House, No. 15, west aide square.
Oliver Chilled Points.
A very aoj out of nenr,'
scrap iron is
McFerrin, at the Machinery House, •qrnurt
being made
iron, and conserer than when Sold by N. H. Court Park Farm No. 15, west side
CARPETS, ETC.
ALL
NCHES.
SHADE HANGING
SHADE LETTERING.
And CEILIKG DKOORATIOXS. Work promptly done by the very best pa pern angers.
A TO VISIT THE
ft-
NewDry Goods & Notion House
JUST OPENED BY
H. T. DURING & CO
vt 630 Main Street,
When wanting anything in their line, as they are determined to make it
The .Popular Low- Priced Store of the City.
GRAND FREE PUBLIC PROCESSION
"the Beautiful Pageant of Lalla Rookh. Tiventy Royal Elephants in Line. Droves of Dromedaries. Battalion of
Horses. A Mile of Chariots and Cages. Bands of Musie. .Wild Animals Loose in the Streets, i-v.
The Great Forepaugh Show, which is to exhibit at Terre Haute, Friday, May 20th., will appear in grand parade on the morning of exhibition day. A reeeht exchange describes this street procession as follows: "Following the massive and ornate musical car, came the pageant representing the departure of Lalla Rookh from Delhi. The princess was personified by a remarkably beautiful woman, seated in a howdah, upon the back of a majestic elephant. Maids of honor and royal attendants followed, mounted upon camels and elephants, and it was certainly the most, fascinating and novel pageant ever seen upon the streets of an American city. Then followed 20 HUGH ELEPHANTS, a sight never before presented abywherd in the New World. Following these oame Prof. Sexton's Grand Band and Orchestra, in a magnificent chariot adorned with artistic Statuary represenilpomene, Terpsu Polyhymnia, Thalia, Urania, Eute
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tations of Clio, Melpomene, Terpsichorq, -F Urai Eraio'and Calliope, followed by the Commander of the Faithful, accompanied by his Sultana, slaves, jeweled warriors, and a royal rethrew of richly-robed processionists droves of black and white camels, and the gorgeous Car of India, representing the mystic rites of Brahma, Vishnu and Siva.
Another attractive feature was the Car of Freedom, illustrating religion, education, law, victory ana peace, all surmounted by an allegorical representation of the Goddess of Liberty, followed by Nero's Leonine Chariot, drawn by 10 Asiatic, African and Ceylon Elephants, upon the canopy of which stands a living lion loose in the street, roaring, glaring and shaking his shaggy mane at the spectators, while composedly sits by his side the youthful, beautiful and fearless female conqueror of the king of beasts, with a keen, shining sword drawn and held over the monster's head. "The famous performing horses and ponies, 22 in number, followed decked most elegant trappingM, Signor Shipisis' Cornet Band following seated in the Car of the Season, drawn by seven snow-white steeds. "Intermingled along the line ofjtbis moving mass of splendor, appeared the mirthful mardi-gras masoueraders illustrating the ingenius ana comical absurdities of the carnival season, succeeded by wide open dens of terrifllc lions, tigers and hyenas, performed by their trainers as the procession moved. "And then came the colossal Chariot of Olympus, adorned with mythological representations of the Fates, Furies, Graces, the .Winds, Nereids, Harpies, Demons, Genii, Sirens, Satyrs, Nymphs, Oceanids, Gods, Heroes and Men, draw by bright-harnessed steeds, with proud, pluxnea, up-rearing heads, and foDowed by more than a mile of deniisens of earth, sea and air, while along the entire line waved the purple, silver, golden flags, banners, ensigns, streamers, gonfalons and heraldic designs of all ages aqd nations. "Mingling with tho martial strains of thebanas is heard the thundering tones of the Musical Steam Orchestrion, making music for the million. "There is also seen in this gorgeous old and new world pageant thq monster sea-coast mortar, from which is daily shot forth, amid sulphurous flame and smoke, a human being. The great gun is mounted, and carriage, caisson, and all are drawn by artillery, horses, accompanied by the cannonier. "The whole forming one unbroken line of splendor, unparalleled in its vastness ana magnificence." "A scene where, if a god should cast bis fdgiitt A pxi might gase and wonder with delight"
l_if you want a good fHammock made, large or small, go to Wm. Loveze, 126 north Ninth street.
Ripe Bananas, Oranges, Lemon, Cocoanuts, Caramels, &c., at EISER'S.
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Ice Cream in any qnanat Eiser's to-4ay. Sailor Hats and School Hats, something new and very pretty, from 25c. and upwards. Call and see them. E3QL ^BAUER, .. ..
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Sign of the Big Bonnet*
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NEWEST STYLES —OF—ksV It 'I
WALL PAPERS
RYCB A WALXSUCY.
LINOLEUMS,
Floor Oil Cloths, Enamelled OilCloths.
if'N FINE MIRRORS. Ottomans. Hassocks, Fringes and Tassels, etc.
RYCB A WAUCSLEY.
IT WILL PAY YOU
CARPETS
Of all grades, from Hemp to Moquettes. MATS AND RUGS In endless varieties, far Indoors and out-doors, Linen and Felt Crumb Cloths.
RBCK & WALMSI-KT.
HEAVY MATTINGS, FANCY MATTINGS,. ETC., ETC, We Invite everybody to call and see our
SPRING GOODS
RYCK & WALMSUKT.
G00L.
LIGHT SUITS
SUITED TO SEASON.
BOTH HANDSOMF AND VERY CHEAP.
Men's, Youths', Boys', and Children's.
Examine Our Stock, Compare Our Prices,
And we will try and make it to your interest to call again.
J.T.H. MILLER
522 Main street, north side, near Sixth
SETTLED DOWN In the New Quarters! BEADY FOE BUSINESS! PRICESTHE LOWEST
These lines eamress the condition of afrnirs with
W. W.
CLIYER
At his new stand,
No. 031 Main Street,
Where you will find Table Supplies of every description, at
Prices the Lowest.
35 Years!, Experience
IT JN THE ..
Dyeing and Scooring
—OF—
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wear
Enables me to guarantee perfect satisfaction. GenU' wear neatly repaired.
H. F. REINER, 5A
Main Street.
C. H. Goldsmith, No
29
north Fourth street, offers to the trade 3,000 bnshels of Iffew York States potatoes, in car lots or less quanities: Rose, Peachblow, Burbank, Peerless, and Snow Flakes all choice stock.
—MONEY TO LOAN to Farmers an the beat of terms. RIBDLI, HAJFn/roif A Co.
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES, GRAVEL ROAD and RAILROAD CONTRACTORS,-You wiU And the beat Road Plows aad Steel Scrapers made in this country, at C. A. Power's, this Spring. Manufacturer*' Prices to Trusteea and Contractors. Be imretnd see him, or write for prioes, before ordering anything of the kind.
C. A. POWER,
104 A106 West Main street, Terre^Hauta.
DON'T FAIL to take out an Accident
Policy with Riddle, Hamilton A Co.