Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 12, Number 18, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 29 October 1881 — Page 5

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THE MAIL

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

City News.

THK minstrels, to-night.

ONLY eight more weeks from to-mor-row till Christmas.

KKEP a watch for thieves and burglars, Thejf are actively at work again.

THK dancing professors will keep the young folks bopping, this winter.

FAIX house cleaning is raising tions in a good many households

THE Thanksgiving turkey begins t« «how signs of great pride that comes before a fall.

THE loss of wages daring the strike of the puddlers at the rolling mill, is estimated at about $70,000.

WITH butter at the present price it requires no little nerve for young married people to set up housekeeping.

Tne bids for building the new jail will be opened by the County Commissioners next Wednesday morming.

Now lets have the Mayor call out the McKeen Cadets if another Uncle Tom's Cabin troupe heads this way this season.

ALFRED HALE, seventy years of age, an old and respected citizen, died at bis home below Prairieton, Tuesday morning.

IF a little vinegar or some cider be mixed with stove polish it will not take much rubbing to make the stove bright, and the blacking is not likely to fly in flae dust.

THK advice of a farmers's journal is: "Never milk while the cow is eating." Tho character of much of the milk sold in this community indicates that there is too much milking while the cow is drinking.

TIIE T. II. Riddle divorce case which has been on the circuit court docket for some time was disposed of last Monday. Mrs. Riddle filed a cross complaint charging abandonment and failure to provide, Mr. K. withdrew his complaint and all the charges against the defen dant, and tho divorcc was decreed.

THK proprietors of the National House havofor somo time been missing money from tho cash drawer. By means of marked coin, tho thief was detocted last Sunday morning. It proved to be John Septer, the night porter. At first he stoutly denied his guilt, but on tho marked coin being explained to him, he confessed, and on Monday, Judge Ixrag sentenced liim to two years in the penitentiary. It is supposed that Septer has taken about $200.

THK movement for a now cemetery wns revived this week, at a meeting of leading citizens. The fact that nearly overy lot in Woodlawn cemetery is sold, makes it necessary that Hteps be taken soon for a permanent residence of outdead—ono that will afford ample room for years to come. Another meeting will bo held nt D. W. Minshall's offloe, Tuesday evening, when committees appointed on grounds and plan of organization, will make report.

GEOIUIR P. BUSKLL, through bis agent at Indianapolis, has recently made affidavit charging Cherles E. Hosford with embesalomont. With a requisition from Governor Porter, Lieut. Ed Vandever made a trip to Park City, a small mining town near Ogden on the Union Pacific road, to arrest and bring Mr. Hosford back here. He returned on Thursday and reports an unsuccessful trip. Mr. {II. heard of his coming and took a trip, it Is supposed, down into Mexico.

ALBERT FISHER had a good home in Memphis, Tenn., but like so many boys be was possessed with the spirit of ad venture a desire to escape parental restraint. He ran away from home. Last Monday evening, while acting as brakeman on the E. «& T. H. road he fell from the car, near the nail works, and the wheels crushed bis legs so that both bad to be amputated. His father has cone to him and will take hitn to the home to which he had concluded to return joat before the accident that canoes him to be a helpless cripple for life.

THE management of the E. A T. R. R. has again been changed, and the offices will probably be returned to JSvansville. At a meeting of the directors in New York on Tuesday, D. J. Maokey, of Evausvitlc, was elected President in place of F. W. Huidekoper. W. D. Ewiug, the local agent at this point, was elected secretary, auditor and treasurer. While we congratuliite Mr. Swing on his promotion, it is" to bo regretted that tho change wiil take him from us. In his short residence here he has taken such an aoiive part in church mattery in social gatherings, and in any good work to which he could lend a hand, that a groat ninny of our jwp2«'will be aorry to havehitugo away.

A MAMMOTH BOOK!

Consman A lion, of the Bartlett Bindery, have just turned out, what te probably the largest took ever made in Terre Haute. It is a Oaah Book for the First National Bank of Mattoon, containing one thousand pagm, and measures 1654 20H inches. Its weight is 38 pounds, Conxman A Hess are now doing work for over twenty banks In surrounding towns. PtooK enough that their Blank Books are first

—Trade at the Bankrupt when you want to save money on Boots and Shoes X3& Main street.

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

Ausrin M. Collins and Hannah WyeUi Htepben J.Pike and Nancy J. Thomas. Francis Xiessen and Maggie Werthoffl Marlon Harden and Lottie Dunbar. John V. Calvert and Elizabeth William*. James C. Tallman andNanro A. Hawkins. Thomas Evinger and Sarah Snddleth. Henery E. Jones and Granville Andenon. John W. Howland and Catherine Newport. William Kitzp*trick and Catherine Lee. Nathan Beaachamp and Samantha B. Listen.

William 8. Hill and Laura F. Heas. ,, Peter M. Stair and Martha E. Strole.f Ralph Conover and Annie Smith.

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Frank F. Peker and Tlllle Beitz. William Ulrich and Annie Armstrong. Patrick Green and Mary Halloran. James R. King and Bosa B. Haggert. ,,/j

THERE was organized in this city last week what is styled "The Terre Haute Marriage Association," the object of which is to eneourage matrimony and give financial aid to men and women at the commencement of mar ried life. Milton S. Durham is Presi dent J. F. Gulick, Vice President, and one of the general managers Dick T, Morgan, Secretary and Wilson Naylor, Treasurer. All these gentlemen are well known citizens, honest and responsible An examination of the plan of working impresses us that this is a very worthy movement, and we suggest that all con contemplating marriage, either in the near future or at a remote period call on on any one of the above gentlemen and learn further particulars, ,,

E. D. HARVEY occasionally' bewails the fact that he hasn't a big double store up town where he can show to advantage the immense stock of elegant furniture he has in his establishment, on Main street west of Fourth. Want of room prevents a proper display, and the visitor, once inside, is surprised at tho extent and variety, the elegance and superiority of his stock which embraces everything needed.

W. H. GILBERT'S elegant oyster parlor and restaurant, recently opened, has already grown in popular favor. He now serves a regular dinner from 12 to 2, and supper from 5 te 7,—and an extra good Sunday dinner. When you want nice dish of oysters, cooked in any style, drop in there. It is just across the street from the postofflce. He continues to supply promptly all orders for pure ice cream, in any quantity.

MR. OSCAR DUKNWKU will open his dancing school for beginners—both la dies and gentlemen—on Monday evening, October 81st, at 6 p. m. Advanced class, for the same, on Thursday evening, November 3d, 1881. All the latest fashionable dances will be taught in the advanced class.

MRS. DOUGLAAS has just returned from tho East where she made extensive purchases in Millinery and Fancy Goods, and all tho latest styles in Feathers, Flowers and Plushes. Children's Hats specialty. Call and examine befoife going elsewhere. No. 826 east Main street.

MRS. ROACH desires every lady in this city and vicinity to call on her, in the new McKeen block, and see the most elegant line of Millinery and the most complete line of Ladies Underwear in the city.

A CAREFUL inspection of the stock of boots and shoes shown by Stein A Heckelsberg at 421 Main street, will soon convince you that this is the place to buy. Their new goods for foil and winter wear are now all in, and they include all the latest styles, and best makes for ladies, gents' and children's wear. Special attention is called to their school shoes for children of which they make a specialty. The reputation of this house for keeping first class goods, and selling at the lowest prices is well known, and a guarantee from them in the reference to quality and prices, is all that can be asked.

—•Don't forget the Bankrupt, for Low Prices on Boots and Shoes, 326 Main street.

MONITOR RANOES.

James T. Moore takes pride in showing a lot of improved patent double-cased .Monitor Ranges, which he has just got in, at 667 Main street. They are the production of many years of practical experiment*. It seems to be the best, most economical, most durable and easily operated range in the market, and is said to work to a charm.

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—Ladies' Glove Kid Top Button for 92.25, worth |2.75, at the Bankrupt Store, 326 Main street.

GOOD THINGS TO MAT. J. W. Stout, on south Fourth street, opposite the market house, is sending out to-day, to his many patrons, lets of good eatables, such as Fresh Oysters, Mince Meat, Celery, Cabbage, Cranberries, Green Beans, Pumpkins, Tomatoes, Michigan Apples, Grapes the choicest groceries and Canned Goods, and tfkble supplies of every description.

-Ladies' Cloth Top Button for 12 that other* get $2.50 for, at the Bankrupt Store, 326 Main street, T-3F**

Revolution la Door-Locks* Builders, especially, owners of property, should demand that the old shell excuses called Locks, in past ages, shall curse no more doom for them, when they can buy for a small price a simple, strong and secure Lock, needing no re* pair, at A. G. Austin & OS'S. See these Locks before year door* are butchered so they cannot support the "Coming Lock. —Men's Working Shoes for fl at the Bankrupt 326 Main street.

DON'T FAIL to take out an Accident Policy with Kiddle, Hamilton dt Co.

the Banktall and

—Men's Alexis', $1J50, at rupt Store, 326 Main see them.

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.*• TERRE HA UTE WORK. Rockville Tribune. 's In a visit yesterday to the cemetery we were particulary struck with f" chaste design Jand beauty of the monumental arch over the Allen family lot. On abroad lime stone base rises a somewhat narrower base of marble on this are to upright blocks, and from each block rises a slightly buted column— these uniting above in a plainly chiseled arch on which is afuneraiy urn. In this lot lie the remains of William Allen and Ruth Moore Allen his wife, and of their son Thomas, who died but a few weeks ago at the early age of twenty-one. The monument is the design and work of Frank Pratt, of Terre Haute.

—Mens' Calf Button for 92.50, at the Bankrupt Store, 326 Main street.

THE'BEST OYSTERS. Johnson A Flinn intend that their es tablishment shall be Headquarters for Oysters this season as in years past. They handle the celebrated Mallory brand, which cannot be beat.

—The African Kip Boots are the best in the market. For sale at the Bankrupt, 326 Main street.

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Monthly meeting of the Society on Thursday, Nov. 3d, at 11 o'clock a. m., at the residence of N. G. Buff, No. 721 south Center street. Question for discussion: "Is the Modern Newspaper Press, as Conducted, an Injury to the Community." MRS. L. C. WOJWBR,

—Ladies' Pebble Goat Button, $1.50, at the Bankrupt Store, Call and see them.

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Ladies' Fox Polish for $1, at the Bank rupt Store, 326 Main street.

DO YOU KNOW IT?

At least two car loads of French and American Glass in stock at A, G. Austin & Co's. They might save you a dollar See them.

-The best Pebble Goat Side Lace in the city for $2.00, Home Made 326 Main street.

Fresh Chestnuts, and all kinds of Choice Fruits at £1SER'S to-day.

-The African Kip Boots excel all others for wear and durability. For sale at the Bankrupt, 326 Main street.

TAKE your watch or cloek to Jacob Kern, in the nqw McKeen block, when it needs cleaning or repairing, and the work wiU be well done, without risk of the time-piece being ruined.

—Ladies' Cloth Top Button for $1.50 at the Bankrupt Store, 326 Main street.

CHAS. H. GOLDSMITH, Wholesale Produce, Fruit and Vegetable Dealer, offers to the trade by Car Load or ess quantity, Northern and astern Potatoes, Cabbage, Onions and Fruit in season, at Lowest Prices* Call or send in your orders Information cheerfully given. Car Lots a specialty.

No. 29 north Fourth street.

—Always bear in mind that the Bankrupt is the cheapest in the city for Boots and Shoes. Call and examine our prices, 326 Main

Fresh Bulk and Can Oysters, Choice Celery, Canned Good and Fresh Crackers, ^at EISER'S Ninth and Main.

E.L. BALL,303 Main street is now prepared to supply the demand for

BASE BURNERS and all kinds of beating and cooking stoves. His agencies cover some of the finest stoves made in America stoves that have a national reputation earned in actual service.

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J. W. MELLISH has met with such success here in gold and silver plating that be has determined to make this city his permanent home. He is doing some remarkably fine work at No. 29 south Sixth street.

—The best Pebble Goat Polish in the city, $2.00, for sale at the Bankrupt Store, 326 Main street.

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Bargains in Millinery, Is what Mrs. T. D. Olin fc Co. are giving at their opening to-day and this evening. Ladies should not fail to call and examine their complete stock of trimmed goods and street Hats if they wish to secure bargains. No. 662 Main street

—Ladies' Basket Cloth Button for $1.75, at the Bankrupt Stoic, Main street.

NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that oil and after November 1st, 1881, the Banks of this city will close at 3 o'clock p. m, (Signed)

NATIONAL STATE BANK, FIRST NATIONAL BANK, PRAIRIE CITY BANK, MCKEEN & CO.

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White Wdol Blankets, $1.75

Good Bed Comfortables 86c.

Striped Carpets 15, 18, 20c.

All Wool Carpets 60 cents.

Brussels Carpets, 65 cents.

Body Brussels, $1.25.

Finest line of fine carpets,.

ON"LYM.

The Only Correct Basis for Business!

tflilVER & SIMMONS

THE PEOPLE'S GROCERS.

gTo. 631 Main Street.

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To sell all goods strictly for Cash. Having no bad debts to carry, they can and will sell

Cheaper than any House doing a Credit business. All persons having unsettled accounts will please call and see after the same.

TERRE HAUTE

ASSOCIATION.

The object of tlie association shall be to encourage matrimony and give financial aid to men and women at the commencement of married life. To secure this end it shall be the purpose of this association to eneourage small contributions to a common endownent fund, for the mutual assistance of thofee who contribute to said fund, and from the amount so accumulated in this way, to give at marriage to those so contributing their pro rata share of such fund.

The business affoire of the association shall be managed by aBoard of Directors, chosen by those who hold certificates of shares organndlana, on the 21st day of October 1881, and its articles of association are filed in the offloe of the Recorder of Vigo County, and with the Secretary of State. The treasurer and secretary of thu association have given bonds in sums often and five thousand dollars for the faithful performance of their duties. Any unmarried person, male or female, may secure to themselves a certificate of membership by filing an application in compliance therewith, and paying a membership fee.

The practical operations of the association are plain, the management most economical, and for a small investment, sore and largo returnee may be secured. omens:

M. & DURH AM, Prerident JOHN F. uilCK, Viee President, DICK T. MORGAN. Secretary. WILSON NAYLOR, Treasurer. JAMBS JT. 8HOCKNEY, General Agent. TitRO. ^HOCKS&Y, O^er.1 Matt**-.

SECRETARY'S OFFICE,

No. 521 Ohio Street,

TERRE HAUTE, IND.

We do not keep the best goods in the world, hecanse we do not buy all it produces. But just try our Boquet 10c cigar, our Fragrant 10c cigar, and Oh! Yum! Turn! for 5c. Sample room in the rear, where the best liquors are sold to suit rich and poor alike.

FASItt & CO., 508 Main street.

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I \J Sftidsa and Wat«)inkak«r For UM tnute. No. Main stereat, algs of ea&a wttli watch.

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Velvet Carpets $ 1.65.

New Dress Goods, 8 and 10c.

$3. Black Silk at $2,

$4. Plushes at $3. Dollar (jasfimere, 82 cents.

$10 Crumb Cloths $7.50.

50c Oil Cloths at 40c.

FOSTER BROTHER'S, ONE PRICE HOUSE.

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We have spared no pains in selecting good materials, well made, such as will give the wearer full value for money paid out. Our prices shall continue to correspond with the lowest market value for the goods, and if not perfectly satisfactory, will exchange to suit you, or refund your money. The styles are plain, neat and good this fall, and prices reasonable. We invite your inspection.

3 Ready-Made, or Made to Order. I J~- T- ZEE. MILLER,

Successor to Miller&Cox,:vr? 'l0S- 522 Main street, TERRE HAUTE.

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85c. Rugs and Mats at 50e,

20c. Mattinp only 12 l-2c.

Finest Kind of Blankets,

Finest Kind of, Carpets.

Finest Kind of Silks.

Finest Kind of Dry Goods.

All at Popular Prices.

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A DOLMAN, ULSTER, ULSTERETTE, WALKING JACKET, RA.GLAND,

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Before you have seen ours we have the greatest variety for Ladles' Mlsee*' an£ children's wear, in Terre Haute, and our prices for the same quality ate lowfE than the lowest

STATE THIS DELIBERATELY

And will convince you if you will CALL and EXAMINE our stock. Many entirely new styles were received last week. Remember we have no last yean goodR in our house.

NEW- YORK STORE,

I. ROTHSCHILD & co Prop.

422 Main Street, Terre Haute. Ind.

GUITEAU

May not be able to prove bis counsel Scoville insane for lack of testimony but scores «f competent witnesses do testify that the

PLIABLE HIP CORSETS

Sold by the

..BUCKEYE CASH STORE

For 60 cents is the best corset for that money ever sold ip the United States. These goods are still on sale in all the required sixes. If yon have not seen them you should call and examine them. And when in, be sure yon takes look through our

CLOAK AND SHAWL DEPARTMENT

Yon will find ottr excellent assortment all new and very eheap. Yet you should not slop here, but make a THOROUGH inspection of fP EVERY department, that you may be able to compare OUR goods and prices with those of other houses. We are perfectly willing to submit prices to the most crucial comparison with any market in this country.

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DRESS mom DEPARTMENT

Will be added many new and desirable novelties the coming week of

both domestic and foreign makes, while our BLACK CASHMERES

at once elicit ad/miration and astonishment admiration on account of beauty, astonishment on aoeount of low prices. To buy a Cashmere before examining ours is to do yourself an injustice. 7 v:

BUCKEYE CASH STOEE

Cor. 6th and Main street, Terro Haute, Ind: M"

H. F. SCHMIDT. J. BERNHARDT.

HiF.SCHMIDT&CO

403 Main Street

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Diamonds, Watches and Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, Spectacles, Gold Headed Canes.

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Or anything in the way of a

PAIL OR WINTER WRAP,

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