Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 14, Number 10, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 1 September 1883 — Page 6

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•THE-MAIL

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

News.

Get ready Tor the Fair.

BUSINESS IS brightening.

I* THE school bell rings on Monday.

THE coming week will be a fair one.

THE estrly advertiser catches the soon fall trade.

Babnum will be next Wednesday.

here a week from

Aw entire week has passed withodt the filing of a libel suit. ,--fMfCti

How did yon enjoy your vacation—or did yon have one I

THB Sammer is past and to-day we have the first of the Fall months. \1

THE plans for the new court house are atill in the hands of the architect.

How rapidly the old settlers andtbe old land marks are passing away.

ABOUT all our preachers will be home and at their posts next week.

MOST of our vacation idlers come home with the fashionable nut-broFn oomplexion. t,

CKNTENARY church is taking on the finishing touches. It will be frescoed by Mr. Fryberger.

THE melons raised in this vicinity are sweeter and better this season than for many years past.

THE officers tell us that more interest is manifest in the county fair next week than for several years past.

THE courts will begin to grind on Monday, and Wall street will awaken for its sammer lathargy.

Two balloon asceuslons at the Fair next week—one on Wednesday afternoon and the other on Friday.

Go out to the fair next week every day If you can. At least make it a point to give it two days' attendance.

THE insurance firm of Riddle, Hamilton A Oo. has been called on to pay five ion fires Wednesday night.

THE Dick Thompson Zouaves will have their first anual ball, at the skating rink next Thursday evening.

THE disastrous tour of the Terre Haute Base Ball Club bas put a very wet damp blanket on base ball hereabouts.

THE display of live stock and of farm machinery at the fair next week, it is expected will be the largest ever made here

THE Oratorio Society will resume rehearsals Monday evening. Mrs. Belle McLeod Sinitb ia expected to be in attendance.

A LAUGH party of children had a delightful time yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Preston, northeast of the oity. 3

THE new postal notes will be ready for issue at our postoffice on Monday, in sums from one cent to 94.99, at the uniform rale of three cents*

THE next Business men's excursion will be run in from Decatur oi\„Thurs day of next week. The fare for the round trip from Decatur is only 1.60

VACATION days are ended with the great majority for this season, and the burden of life is being taken up where it was left two short, sunny months ago

THE average girl, with big hat loaded with flowers and feathers, seems all head until you talk with her, then you discover what a glaring mistake is made.

A BURGLAR visited the house of Attorney Shelton, 411 north Sixth street Tuesday night and got some two or three dollars in money. Entrance was made through an open window.

THE Teachers' Institute, held in the Normal school building this week, has been of mora than usual interest, and -the exercise* have been of much profit to the teachers in attendance. :,

.The pulpits of most of the city •churches to-morrow will be filled by ministers in attendance upon the Meth--odlai Conference. Bishop Harris will preach at Astrary ohurch in the momiug. 1

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CAFT. JOHN HANRT died at Clinton, Dianday evening, at the age of seventyeight years. Capt, Haney was for many j*am an aotive and useful resident of this city, and his death will be regretted.

p^JTna wind mill now being erected at the well In the Fair Grounds will be a grant convenience and source of comfort next week. By its side will be a 480 barrel task from which ran he drawn water to sprinkle the grounds, the track 1 and approaches. fV* *1 NELSON ST. CLAIR an old and highly -esteemed farmer of Honey Creek township died suddenly of paralysis on Tues-fiM-daj morning. He was born where the town of Sullivan now stands, on the

Md of January, 18K, and has lived in this county since be waa IT years of age. Tartar entered M, N. Dial's house on Thursday and took a lot of silver forks *and spoons and other silver ware. Mr.

Dial had another visiter at night. The 1* burglar entered throagh a window, but while Mr. Dial was lsying for him escaped through a cellar opening.

—Peter Milter to dosing out his stock

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GEORGE ATHEBTO*, the popular Superintendent of the Terre Haute A Southeastern road, and bis wife were the surprised recipients on Tuesday evening of a horse and phaeton, sets at china ware and other presents from their friends and employes of the road who thronged their house in great numbers, it being the twentieth anniversary of their marriage.

MRS. DORCAS HERRING, ninety-one years of age, the mother of Charles W. Herring, Mrs. C. T. Noble and Mrs. James Hook, died at her home, on north Second street, Thursday afternoon. With her hnsband, William Herring, a soldier of the war of 1812 and a bricklayer by trade, she came to this city in 1828 and has since made it her residence. She was a faithful and consistent member of Asbury church.'

THE walls of old Asbury ohurch, the venerable and venerated borne of Metb odism in this city, have held in communion this week the ministers and delegates to the Northwestern Indiana Conference. Bishop Harris has presided and the sessions have been full of interest to those in attendance. It is a fine looking body of men, whose faces show an earnest desire to best do the work to which they have consecrated their lives.

THE Terre Haute base ball club had their pictures taken some time ago, and since then have won but two games, The first month of its organization closed yesterday, with a record of sixteen victories and nine defeats, which is about as much as could be expected of men playing that many days in a month. They lost four games on their recent trip, and much dissatisfaction has been expressed, as leading to the release of several men, which occurred this morning. A new pitcher and catcher have been engaged who were formerly with the Chicago Unions, and other players will supply the places of those released. With a club that can win games, a good attendance can be secured here, otherwise not, and realising this the management have determined to secure good men.

MRS. MARGARET CASTO, widow of the late Jabez Casto, and mother of W. W. Casto, of Sugar Creek township, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Meredith, at Frankfort, Ind., last Monday night, at the age of seventy-nine years With her husband she came to this city in 1834. Since 1852 she has resided in Sugar Creek township. Jabez Casto and his wife were prominent members and supporters of the Methodist church, and through their long and useful lives none were more noted for good works. Mr. Casto died four years ago, and on Wednesday tha body of the wife was brought and udd at the side of his at Bethesda, iu the presence of a large assemblage of lelatives, friends and neighbors.^

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

Isaac All and Piilna Holsten. James W. Moore and Nancy B. Blocksom. John Dickens and Rachel vittnC. Agustus Strosnle and Lizzie

It-user,

Graorge A Kelley and Faithy A Buffalo. John Cobble and Mells-a A Howell. Jefferson Curtis and Jennie Howell, David Vance and Emma Leizman. David Taylor and Lizzie Stewart. Chas. C. Carr and Ida I. Markland.

A I N E A I N E

J. A. Marshall received yesterday from the Singer manufactory, on special order for D. C. Greiner's' shoe factory, a Cylinder Boot and Shoe Sewing Machine, a novel piece of mechanicism, specially adapted for shoe work. It is the first machine ever brought here, and attracts much attention even among sewing machine men.

PHILADELPHIA ICE CREAM. This delicious cream, by the dish, quart or gallon, at W. H. GILBERT'S, opposite the postoffice, where is constantly on draught fresh Mead, Ginger Ale and Soda, with pure fruit syrups,

A CHEAP SHOE. :'J

A. H. Boegeman, 104 south Fourth street, is selling a genuine Calf Shoe, for mens wear, at Three Dollars.

—RIDDLE HAMILTON against loss or dariages without extra cost.

fc Co. insure by Lightning

—The Mtennerchor excursion to Indianapolis, Thursday, September 6th, will, undoubtebly be the grandest affair of the season. The fare—91^25 for the round trip—enables everybody to attend the Reception Concert of the Indiana SsengerfeetWal with a chorus of one thousand males and females singers. Tickets for sale at Hlrschberg's cigar atore, and at Union Depot.

—W. T. Leggett goes weet with his next excursion next Tneeday, also September 4th and 18th. He Is the oldest experienced agent in the State, if yon are going west, yon should call on him fora ticket.

-Mrs. Roach, at her new location, 428 Main street la showing some very fine feathers and plumes, together with the finest millinery of every description. New fall shapes now arriving.

—BARGAINS in Real Estate all parts of dty. RIDDLE, HAMILTON A Co.

WANTED—Everybody to know that Second hand School Books are bought sold and exchanged at Book Exchange, lllS Main street.

—Lap Dusters, In pretty patterns, at very low prices oan be had at Peter Milter'*'566

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Moore's Pilules, a Positive Malarial Antidote, Better and Cheaper Qmnijifc

that they aint orother and sister, ana that there'll be a weddin' soon and that they'll go to housekeeping and that Rippetoe, of the White Front, will have another customer, fnr the urst thing a young married coupe! thinks of nowadays, after the wedain' ceremony, is the popular White Front grocery of Rippetoe's, where to-day may be had Hand made Mincemeat, Celery, Blackberries, Blueberries, Grapes, Peaches, Spring Chickens, Cantelopes, Icing Watermelons. Lemons, Bananas, Ptears, Damson Plums, Creamery Butter, Choice Teas, Coffees, etc. iMSY

ATTENTION, EASTBNDER8. Jfew, and second hand School Books and stationary, at W. F. SIBLEY'S, 1115 Main Street.

CHILDREN'S SCHOOL SHOES. A. H. Boegeman, at 104 sonth Fourth street, opened yesterday a nice lot of stout and serviceable shoes for children, which he marked at very low prices. Parents can save money by getting their children's school shoes at Boegeman's.

NEW GROCERY FIRM. The undersigned has bought the well known grocery stand of Pierce and Alvey, at No. 121 North 4th ^street, and will continue the business at the old stand. The best of stock will be kept oonstantly on hands and sold at the lowest figures.

The market price paid for all produce. Call and examine. R. L. McGREW A CO.

We Have Moved

Our Job Printing Establishment to the new building erected especially for our use, on door sonth of The Mail bull ing, where, with added machinery and better facilities, we hope to render satisfaction to all our patrons. Call and see us. MOORE A LANQE^.

JNO. G/DOBBS,

Successor to Zimmerman,

At 204 and 206 South Fourth Street, makes his bow to the public and solicits a share of patronage. He h*s all the vegetables and fruits of the season.

ALL NEW Fall stock now in. A. Akius, Merchant Tailor, 654 Main Street.

OUR ENTIRE STOCK

MILLINERY GOODS Consisting of Straw Goods, Trimmed and Untrimmed Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, will be sold at lowest prices. To make room for new goods.

R. A. HASTINGS, iVAr*-* 422 Mam street, with J. Rothschild & Co's.

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P/M. KAUFMAN

—HAS—

Concord Grapes,

Nice Soft Peaches. Damson Plums, Red Plums,

S3JKRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING? MAIL.

When se6 & taan and a good dbnnk of a gal setten on the front stops at 11 p. m., discussin' the snrroundens, the thingness of the is, the whereness of the who,evolution, the Darwinian theoiy, the age of the atom, and goodly quantity of the so fourth, with their heads so close together that a mosquito could not squeeze In sideways, can kin jest bet anything

Nutmeg Melons,-r Watermelons, Pears.

Evergreen Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Lima Beans,

Egg Plant,

Crab Apples,' "•..•} Grapes.

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MANTELS

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The Greatest Variety

JAMES T. MOORE'S,

657 Main Street.

A large assortment of marbieised mantels at reduced prices. The leading Kate and Tin Roofing establishment.

WHOLESALE

CANDY MAJTUFACT0BI —AND— A

1R MevhiimeY& Co.

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W. W. OLIVER'S

:Is the place to get ytmr

Peaches, Sweet Potatoes,: 1 Damson Plums, Squashes,

Watermelons, Cabbage, Cantelopes, Cora and Beans,

All kinds of STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES at lowest prices. I

Call or telephone.

631 Main Street!

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JOE MILLER'S

HAS

Damson Plums, Watermelons, Cantelopes, Lima Beans, Corn,

The Peerless and Petite Comedienne,

Miss Lizzie Evans

In a varied and choice selection of new and popular plays supported by a carefu 'Iy selected company of rare excellence and ability under the special management of

HAVLIN & CALLAHAN,

(Managers of Havlin's New Theatre, Cin.) New, iieautlf al and Special Scenery, Thrilling Sensational and Mechanical Effects

Thursday—Callahan's intensely interesting and picturesque comedy drama,

DEWDROP

With Miss Lizzie Evans in her sparkling and realistic character creation of the title sustained by a strong cast.

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Peaches, Grapes, Squashes, Sweet Potatoes, Cabbage, Crab Apples*'

Also, everything^in staple and fancy groceries. Call or telephone your orders.

Amusements.

PERA HOUSE.

Opening Night!

The Opera House under the new management, with now seats, new carpets, new scenery, will be opened

Monday, Sept. 3d.

On wliloh occasion the bright and popular actress

MINNIE MADDERN

Will present her new^ly by Ed Marble, en*

JU ANITA

It will be repeated TUESDAY Evening, and on Wednesday night will be given

THE PURITAN GIRL.

The gentlemen and ladies supporting her are picked for their peculiar adaptness to the characters assigned them.

QPERA HOUSE.

ATTRACTION EXTRAORDINARY.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and Saturday Matinee,

Sept. 6th. 7th. & 8th

role,

OSE POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

TEHRS HAUTE, INDIANA.

Fall term begins Wednesday, September 19th, 1883. Candidates for admission examAddress until 8ept after

Lands for Skle

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EAST TENNESSEE.

ON THE CUMBERLAND PLATEAU.

MAJESTIC, POWERFUL, MASTODONIC, VONDEBFVL

Splendid olimate. The elevation abovs sea level being about 1800 feet No Ague or Malaria,. The summer nights invariably cool, an abundance of springs of pate free stone water, with an almost unlimited supply of wild or native grassland the mild and short winters, malre this a desirable section

and other grasses, bat seems especially adapted to growing Vegetables, Fruits, and Vines. These lands are surveyed in lots of 100 acres eaeh, and for sale at fJMJO to per acre. cash, balance in three equal annual payments, with interest at six per ocs*. tlao town lots for ssls in ALLARDT, the coming city of Fentrea coanty, Tuanessen, in the Cumberland moon tains. The future health resort toe both the South.

About ten thousand acres oC (base lands have been sold this season to aetaalsetUen. as families now there located. We have (tore, Postoffice, good school boose, which is used also for church.

Hotel now betnc built on Umtown site. For further W. A ALLEN,

AJULAKDT, Tenn.

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Jumbo Among the Hoosiers! Greatest Show on Earth.

BABNUM & LONDON

UNITED

MONSTER SHOWS

Barnnm, Bailey & Hutchinson, Solt Owners.

$3,000,000 Represented. $4,800 Daily Expenses.

More than the Entire Receipts of any other In the United States. I

Haute,

Wednesday,

2. Menageries under Two Tents,if"* 2

Hippodrome in nearly 1-2 mile Museum of Living Curiosities Circuses in Three Rings

Huge Elevated Stage, 60x80ft. for Olympian Games,

FOREYElfW®}) SHOWS.

Features which all the Shows in the World Cannot Compete with.

JUMBO

Only Nursing Baby and 29 Elephants 32 Racing, Mecca and Burden Bearing Camels and Dromedaries 7 Wide-Open Performing Lairs or Wild Beasts 16 Open Palace Iens in Parade Giraffes in Harness and Groups Menagerie of Loose and Led Aftinials in the street and 30 Cages of Rare Wild Animals, and every Cage a Carved Chariot 33 Golden Tableau Cars 6 Zulu Warriors and Princess and Babies 13 Nubians, Pagans and Mohammedans Australian3* Black Trackers, Cannibals and Boomerang Throwers Bushmen and Wild Beast Hunters, in grotesque dress Tribe of Sioux Indian Savages, Mexican Vaqueros and Cow Boys from the Plains, fcc. Only Museum with Goshen, the 8 Foot Giant, and 1,000 Wonder Marvels.

20 Royal Japanese Wrestlers and Acrobats and 6 Lovely Nautch Girl Dancers.,

Only Three-iting Circus, with nearly 800 Perforlers. 80 Acts at every Performenoe. Only Huge Elevated Stage, 60x80 feet. Only Orignals Clowns and Dudes and all the 2reat Sensations of tne Wbole Exhibition World Worth Seeing. The Lamest Tents ever built nearly 600,000 Square Yards of Material, and covering Bight Acres of Ground.

ONLY REAL ROMAN HIPPODROME RAGES

fl ,350,000 Matchless Parade from the Grounds, at 8:30 a. tn., daily. 014 People. S12 Draft Stock. 100 Race and Ring Horses. 40 Ponies and Jerusalem Donkeys. 05 cars id 4 Trains. Ask the Station Agent.

Every feature, act, animal ot individual advertised positively exhibited. Try find something advertised which we do not exhibit, and tell us about it. We specially invite criticism. Only eaiiibitlon which the moral classes delight to patronise. Mors tone and respectability than any other. Its people are netter bebaved and dressed, even the supernumeraries wear button-hole Douquete in their )ehu. For the comfort of those who desire to avoid the crowds on tbegrounds,

TICKETS, GOOD FOR RESERVED NUMDERED CHAIRS can be $ purchased st BUTTONS CENTRAL ROOK STORE, at the same price charged .jsttbet tents, and general admission tickets at the nsual slight advance. On tbe day of JExbihition only. Positively no Free Tickets given away. 20,000 Seats.

Geoeral Aiimission, SO cents. Children under 9 years, 25 cents Reserved Numbered Clu^ra, exi^u Two perforroaocefi every day# Doors open at 1 and 7. PerfornMmqq^opnm*nflC8 2 ana 8p. m.

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