Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 17, Number 26, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 18 December 1886 — Page 7

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-THE MAII

A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

The Rambler.

NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS ON MATTERS AROUND TOWN.

When the Gilmore band was here, lait week, it wan noticed by many of the audience as a peculiarity of Lefebre, the axophone soloist, that all the time be was playing, his eyes were closed and he seemed perfectly oblivious of his surroundings. Also, that when be had concluded his solo, he was commended by /the leader in a tone audible to those in the orchestra chairs. The man was suffering with an almost broken heart, and while the audience was enjoying the melody of his performance his mind was far away. On the afternoon of the performance he had received a telegram from his wife, in the east, announcing the sudden death of their only child, a daughter of seventeen years. Ho had been wrapped up in her, and the terrible news almost prostrated him, and to add to his misery ho learned that it would be

Impossible for him to get home in time to see her before burial, even if it were possible for him to break his engagement for that purpose. And so, with his heart breaking and his mind far away, he sat there and contributed his share toward the pleasure of the audi•dience, who little knew of the misery through which he was passing.

A clever book agent has been doing the citizens of Decatur by selling standard publications on the Installment plan, Adding to the profits of such sales by making promisory notes of the receipts given for the books when delivered, the notes being sold to a bank there for collection. Terre Haute book buyers have contributed not a little to these installment book sellors, and it would be well to keep an eye open for any new scheme like this. And, by the way, why should •our people buy books from outside publishers on the installment plan when superior goods in every way can be bought of our home dealers for less money. A frientj of mine had once made up his mind to purchase a set of Dickons' works at what he considered a low price, on the installment plan. It was suggosted that he could get a bettor bargain of a

home

dealer, which ho at first

doubted, but, upon investigation, found it to be truo. Our booksellers pay taxos hero, where they make and spond their money, and should bo patronizod before outsiders, no matter what the alleged Advantages of their installment plan, by wbich inferior goods are soldatexhorbitant prices. Not alone with booksellers but with erory class of business men should this rule hold good. Our peoplo should take pride In patronizing homo Institutions, and cheap Jowelry sales, "Are" sales, installment plans, etc., should meet with the cold shoulder they deserve.

The announcement comes from Chicago that the congregation of the JofTorson Park Presbyterian church is disploasod with the pastor, Kev. Thomas Parry, and this has lod to his resignation. Ac•conliug to the reports ho is notconsidor«d brilliant enough for his hearers. There wore a great many of llov. Parry's friends here who thought ho was taking the wrong stop when he left here, wliero he was popular, in his own denomination and out. The statement that his resignation was brought about by Ills lack of brilliancy Is probably untrue, his greatest merit being In his originality of thought. He is plain-spoken, and It Is very likely that the truth has touched the consciousness of some of his hearers, and this has caused the troublo. He Is too good a mau to be without a charge vory long.

The talk of a base ball club here in Torre Haute bobs up with a regularity that Is surprising. The latest stoiy is told by a Terre Haute correspondent of the Sporting Life, who says that a «chemc is on foot to build a jmrk and organise a club here. This report may bo truo, but a close inquiry fail* to disclose the names of the gentlemeu interested in the project. I have no doubt but that with a couple of good home clubs here the coming soason the inter* est would he aroused sufficiently for the formation of a club In 88— too far ahead to discuss the possibilities. But that such an event should be brought to pass the mming season is just a little Improbable.

Captain C. A. Power has not abandoned the publication of his SoldierLabor Advocate, but will Issue the next number about the first week in January. He is energetically canvassing for subscribers, and is meeting with considerable success. The captain did good work In the last campaign, and is deserving of all the success that the most persistent work can bring him.

MA TRIMOXIA L.

Marriage licensed have been issued this ft

week to the followin Itontol W. Milter and i.i**l» Ru4lsel. William

J. Xcwklrfc and Morfnta Campbell

Western Urajrson and Jessie 8wrod. Albert J. Taylor and Amanda A. Cheek. Will lam I* Chlsler and Mary H. MeUtmter. Charles llaywnrth and Ell* Oton. Orson Hhtrley and Ideta Huff. James Thompson and Harsh A. Msson.

Sosrdets and Mary Dawson.

\V. H. Armstrong A Co., instrument dealer*, opposite the poet offlct, offer for the Holiday season Opera Glasses, Tburist'sJOlasses in Oriental Pearl Mounting* —Telescopes, Magnifying Ulasse*, Reading Glasses, Oases of Drawing Instrument*. Manicure Sets, and the renowned 'Parabola', and KVtwnfort* Eye Olassea and Spectacles, either in Broue, Silver or Gold Frame. If you intend to invest In the useful and durable this la the place to go.

Twelve pages of The Mail this week.

The Mail this week is rich in the story department. Read the initial chapters of Bret Harte's charming story in this week's Mail.

Eighteen members have been added to the Christian ehurch since the ret of November.

The side door of the saloon will swing as often as the front door of the church in this "wide-open" city to-morrow.

Blackwood the Clay county alledged wife murderer, is still in our jail, for safe keeping from supposed lynchers.

We are not "out of the woods" when wild cats are shot in this locality. Such an animal, quite rare nowadays, was killed by Joe Lowry, near Fontanet, in Nevins township, a few days ago. sp

"Snow Bound at Eagles," will be continued in The Mail for five or six weeks. In putting the forms to press the line at the bottom of this week's first installment, "To be continued nextjweek" fell out and was not noticed by the pressman.

The Christmas Holiday coming on Saturday this year next week's Mail will be issued one day earlier—the first edition for the country on Thursday and the second edition for the city on Friday at noon. Advertisers will bear this in mind.

J. Edward Steele, a young man greatly esteemed by all who came within his circle of acquaintance, died of consump tion, on Wednesday, at the home of his wife's mother, Mrs. J. A. Gossett, on Poplar street. The body was taken to Mattoon for interment, where for several years he was cashier of First National Bank.

Ex-SherifT James M. Hull was on Wednesday-appointed by the commissioners to succeed Nicholas Daily as superintendent of the poor farm. Mr. Dally retires with the assurance that he has faithfully performed his duties. It would be unfortunate that the party spoils system causes this change were it not that he is succeeded by as good a man as can be found in the county.. •••.

There Is a comet now| visible to the naked eye, a little above the eastern horizon at daylight. It rises about 5 o'clock in the morning. It makes a beautiful object in the telescope—a fine halo of light, surrounding a sharp'white mass in the center. A short nebulus tail is visible in the telescope. There is, indeed some indications of a second tail —quite a curiosity—but not equal to the fan comet with six wido tails which appeared in 17»W.

Jacob Steinmehl, whose serious illness with Bright's disease of the kidneys was mentioned last week, died on Tuesday morning at his home on Eagle street. Mr. Steinmehl has been prominent in Terre Haute afTuirs for many years, and has commanded the highest respoct as an honorable man, and a good citizen and was noted for his warm friendships. He was born in Biescnbach Kreis Solingen, Prussia, on the first day of the year, 18315, and camo to this city in July, 1849. His estimable family have the sympathy of the community.

It is sad to record the death of Mrs. Millio IJickcox, wife of John W. Hickcox. After throe weoks of sutrering from burns received by her clothing taking fire, death camo last Saturday afternoon and a most amiable and loving woman, noted for her bright and cheerful (disposition, passed away. The announcement was a .shock to a great many of her friends, as it \vns generally supposed that she was recovering from her Injuries. Even to those about her it was not known until a few hours before death came that blood poisoning was doing deadly work.

J. S. Pugh, the well known farmer and dairyman, south of the city, met with a fatal accident Wednesday evening. About six o'clock he went into the barn loft to throw down hay for his cattle, when he slipped and fell some sixteen feet. His head struck the manger causing almost instant death. Mr. Pugh was 54 years of age and has been an esteemed resident of this county for nearly thirty years. He leaves a family consisting of a wife three sons and a daughter. Allison, William, Thomas and Henry Pugh are his brothers.

The Inevitable church choir row has come to the Oongrational church, and the band of sweet singers, which has been such an attractive feature of that chureh, will dissolve. Only Mrs. Kobe rg and Dan Davis will remain. Miss Emily Allen will take the place of Mrs. Allyn Adams as organist, Mrs. John FL Hagor will sing alto instead of Mis* Ensey, and John Aikman will carry the bass Instead of Allyn Adams. Without inquiring into the cause of the trouble, it is proper to say that Mrs. Adams' control of the orpan has elicited general approval, and her work in the Sunday school and in training the voice* of the young ladle* of the school and church will be greatly missed.

—What would be nicer for a present on Christmas morning than for a man to hand hia wife a Policy of insurange on his life. Should he die daring the year his wife would be sure to think of him next Christmas. Get your insurance of W. M. Slaughter, who represents the best companies.

—V. G. Dickhout is .now malting and selling Brussels and Velvet Trunks as cheap as the ordinary tin trunks sold elsewhere in this city. He ha* an elegant line of ladies' and gents' Traveling Companions in Aligator, Seal and Morocco leather.

PURE .CANDIES" for Christmas at SAGE'S

The interior decoration of Hoberg, Root A Go's, dry goods establishment is truly a work of art, showing excellent opportunities for the display and taste of the dressers. The whole store represents a winter scene, the decorations being confined principally to the top of the shelvings and up to the ceiling. There 88 pillars 3x4 inches and 8 feet high covered heavily with raw cotton, each pillar being connected with a wide band of the same'material cut in zig-zag order, forming forty-four immense arches around the entire store and center shelving. From th$ centre of each arch hangs a large icicle, giving the whole display a wintery effect. The entire decoration is draped and festooned with cedar and evergreens,with pyramids of Rich SilkR, Dress Goods, Velvets, Laces, Handkerchiefs, etc., arranged very artistically under each arch. With the six electric lights constantly throwing sun-light on the snowy white cotton makes this display the finest ever gotten up in Terre Haute. The idea is au original one of Messrs. Baganz and Wittenberg, the dressers.

No gift is more appreciated than an interesting and beautiful book. Such gifts are always appropriate and always valuable, as well as most appropriate reminders of friendships and kindly greetings. The publishers this year are issuing the hansomest illustrated books that ever came from the presses of the country. American publishers to-day lead the world in the ^variety and excellence of the literature offered. At Button A Co's. Central Bookstore there is a rare exhibition of fine Books suited to the Holidays. Indeed, the Central Bookstore is the most attractive place in town for Holiday shoppers. The ladies are loud in praise of the beautiful art novelties found there. Then there are Photograph and Scrap Albums, Pictures, Fine Gift Books in Sets, Prang's Christmas Cards and Hand Painted Novelties, Gold Pens, Pocket Books and Card Cases, Plush Sets of all kinds, Games, Blocks, Toys, and, iu fact, something for everybody. H,..

ELEGANT IMPROVEMENTS.*"

R. R. Teel & Bros.'s Hardware Store.

R. R. Teel A Bro., hardware dealers, No. 22 north Fourth street, encouraged by a very successful business have recently made some very handsome improvements in the way of plate glass front and paint and paper. Two attractively arranged show windows catch the eye of people passing that way. One is devoted to a general line of hardware and the other to fine sporting goods of which they make a specialty. They have foreign and American breech-loading guns, loaded shell, and equipments of every description. A gun and outfit from their collection would be a very acceptable Holiday gift. The boys will be interested in a nice lot of Flobert Rifles, received this week. Then they have Boys' Steel Skates for only fl. Also an extensive line or Pocket Cutlery.,

The interior of their house has been freshly papered and painted, and there is an air of neatness and cleanliness that is refreshing. The stock offlhardware is well assorted and arranged, and while the goods are all of the better class, the enterprising and clever proprietors aim to make prices satisfactory, -'Y NULF

T. J. GRIFFITH

Has ordered, direct from Nathan D. Dodge, the finest display of Slippers ever shown in Terre Haute. Everyone who kuows the superiority of Dodge's goods will consult his or her interests by seeing this stock Griffith has. He leads them all.

I wish to thank'the public for the Very liberal patronage of the past year, which has been greater than in any former year since I have been in business. This increase is evidence that the people appreciate good goods.

—E. I. Abbott has decided to remain at 126 south Fourth street, and will continue to give bargains in Queensware, Glassware, Lamps, etc. A fine line of holidiay goods now on exhibition. A large lot of new goods received yesterday moruing. _______________ —The cheapest Toys, Vases/Cups and Toilet Sets are at V. J. Gray's, 28 north Fourth street.

—In your search next week for elegant and desirable Christmas presents don't pass by Kern's jewelery stere. He has on exhibition a daxsling array of gems in diamonds, watches, pins, silverware, fine rings and many noveltieetwo numerous to mention, and all guaranteed to be just as represented.

Peter Miller, the harness dealer, 505 Main street, has just received a big stock of Horse Blankets and Lap Robes, bought very cheap and will be sold accordingly. Big stock of Trunks and Valises.* —Call and see how cheap you can buy a beautiful Hanging Lamp, Decorated Tea and Dinner Seta, Chamber Set, Vases, Statuary, and various other articles for a Christmas Present, at V. J. Gray's, j# north Fourth street.

—W. T. Leggett's cheap Arkansas Excursions for Hunters snd Business Men will be December 27th and January 4th.

Schools, Churches and Societies should get SAGE'S prices on Candies for Christ* mas, 425 Main Street.

Manicure Sets and Toilet Sets at Armstrong's Union Depot Pharmacy.

DSSROX sells paste in any qnaaity.

TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL

Toy Trunks at 50 Cents.

"Where?" "At V. G. Dickhout's Trunk Factory."

No Factory Goods.

The best Christmas candy is sold at the New York Candy Kitchen, 26th south Ffith. It is pure and all our own make

Get a box of the be&t.

L. D. Smith's—The Only Toy Store. The only complete toy store in town is at 661 Main street. Parents will find there many novelties in toys and other goods at reasonable prices.

Holiday Oysters.

E. W. Johnson will have his Oyster Headqr irters supplied with the choicest bivalves all through the Holidays, at wholesale and retail, in can and bulk.

Blegrant Satchels for 75 Cents. "Oh, that is impossible." No it isn't. That is the price at V. G. Dickhout's. Of course he has higher priced ones.

Choice Gems.

Go to Kern's, 641 Main street, where you will see a choice collection of Diamonds, Watches, Spectacles, Fancy Clocks, Silverware and elegant Jewelry of the latest designs.

You Will Make a Mistake

If you fail to see H. F. Schmidt's elegant line of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry and Silverware, and learn his low prices, before buying Christmas Gifts.

Holiday Slippers.'

A. H. Boegeman, 104 south Fourth street, has an elegant line of Holiday Slippers at astonishingly low prices And, by the way, your wife or daughter would be delighted to receive during the Holiday week a pair of neat fitting, well made shoes, and you couldn't tickle your boy better than to give him a pair of Boegeman's boots.

#fpPatton's Place

Is Che best. He don't expect to get tender beef out of tough cattle. He slaughters the best.

Try his sausages. V*! ii

Dr. E. A. GILLETT, DENTIST, Removed from 6th and Ohio to 106 north 6th street, first door north of Baptist church. Fine gold fillings and artificial teeth specialties. r|

Artistic Christmas Presents. At R. Gagg's new store in the McKeen Block you will find many elegant things suitable for presents and for the holidays, such as pictures in oil and water colors, fine engraving, plush frames, mirrors, fine bronzes, fancy boxes, statuettes, Japanese goods, favors and novelties in great variety and at reasonable prices.

Drop in and select an artistic Christmas card. In artists' materials his stock is as extensive as found in most large cities.

If you have framing to do, have it done now before the holiday rush sets in. The SSCK«2 of mouldings is very large, and the work of the most substantial character.

iFine Leather Goods at Armstrong's Union Depot Pharmacy.

CHRISTMAS GOODS.

T. J. GRIFFITH.

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SUBSTANTIAL, USEFUL AND LOW IN PRICE.

Pocket Knives, 5c to $2.00. Table Cuttlery, 50c to 93.50. Carvers, 1.00 to $5.00. Roger's Plated Spoons, 1.50 to $4.00. Tea and Coffee Pots, 10c to $5.00., Fire Sets, 75c to $10.00. Coal Vases, $2.00 to $20.00. Brass Fenders, $12.00 to $20.00.

Holiday Rates.

The E. A T. H. R. R. and E. A I. R. R. will sell round trip tickets to all local stations at one and one-third fare, on December 24tli and 25th and December 31st and January 1st. All tickets will be good returning until January 8rd, 1887, inclusive. Be sure to purchase tickets before getting on train, as full fare will be charged by conductor.

If vou don't see our line of Neckwear before purchasing you will miss tie largest, newest and best stock between New York and Chicago, at Hunter's.

HOUSEKEEPERS

BUY TO-DAY:

Dressed Chickens, Turkeys, Tenderloins Spare Bibs, Oysters (bulk and can), Cream Cheese, Babbits, Celery, Cranberries, Buckwheat Flour, Choice Apples, Country Butter, Finest JFlour, Grapes, Raisins, Oranges, Lemons, Bananas, and so on at

JOE MILLER'S

FAMILY GBOCEBY, 515 Wabash Avenue. MEN'S FURNISHINGS, At Hunter's. Goods always the best prices always the lowest styles always the new est Visit our house before purchasing.

ITBCICWEAR.

We are Justified in saying that our dazzling display of scarfs, ties, etc., is certainly the most attractive and beautiful in Terre Haute. More than five hundred styles. 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c, and 1. Our 35c scarf is usually sold for 50c elsewhere, our SI scarf at S1.S0, we sell thousands where others sell hundreds, and are enabled to name the lowest prices.

CrLOTHIU Gh-

You know what our own make is—the best in the market, and as good as there is anywhere. Men's good overcoats, $4.00, 5.00, 8.00 7.00 and 8.00 better at $10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 14.00 15.00,16.00,17.00,18.00,20.00,22.00, 22.50, and up to 30.00.

Men's good suits, cutaway "frocks, sacks and Prince Alberts, at all prices. Men's trowsers—We nave the largest assortment ever shown in the city, from thecheapest to the finest.

STTSIPIEIErjDIErE&SA stock that Is so large and varied it includes everything nice. Fancy embroidered, assorted colors, in silk each pair Is put in a nice box for 5oc, 75c, $1.25, $1.50 and 82.00. Plain satin in all shades and colors.

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TOWN LEY BROS.,

1 512 and 514 Main street.

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Smoking Jackets, Jersey and knit Jaskets, Umbrellas, Rubber coats, Hats and. Caps. If you don't see what you want, ask for it. ypmim kk

PIXLEY & CO.

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BETTER G-OODS, ZFIZETIEJIZ. STTLB8 LOWER PEICBp \F In this country than wo are offering thla Fall

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Business Suits, Dress Suits,

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A SPECIALTY.

Either Ready-made or Made to Order.: We Invite Your Inspection.

J. T. H. MILLER,

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Patent Broilers, 70c to $1.50. Patent Potato Mashers, 65c. Saratoga Potatoe Fryers, $1.00 to $2.00. Aurora Carpet Sweepers, $3.00. Toy Cook Stoves, $4.00 to $7.50.

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G. J. GRAMMER, T. Mgr.

R. A. CAMPBELL,Gen'l Agt.

rMTTTIFIFUSIE&S.

A display that outshines any other. A combination of new fashionable colois that are attractive and beautiful beyond description wreaths, vines, horseshoes, moons, dots, spots, stripes, checks, and in any color or shade you want, 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c, SI.25, $1.59 $1.75 and$2. Extra tine quality in all shades, $2.00, J2.50, $8.00 and &.50.

BOYS.

Clothing.—In this department we cannot b» equaled,cither In style or price. Many of our boys' suits aud overcoats are as pretty as a picture, and among them are lots of downright and outbargains, and very nice Christmas present.

A gorgeous assortment and so well selected and complete that all can find just what they want and to suit them. Silk, 40c, 50c, 65c, 73c, $1.00, $1.25, $1.50, and $2. Pekln silk, Jap silk, all sizes In white silk, and every quality. White linen, 15c, 20c and 25c. White hemstitched, 25c, S5c and 50c, Good handkerchiefs, oc, 10c, 15c and 20c. Plain white and fancy borders. There is everything you want in this line.

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For Men, Youths, Boys and Children in medium and 2 heavy weights, All Styles,All Qualities, All Prices. Those

V- desiring to make a Christmas or New Years present can make their selection from our stock, and if not perfectly .4 fitting and satisfactory, are privileged to 'exchange after

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Gents' Furnishers and Clothiers.

jfe 411 Main St., bet. 4th and Btfi Sfs, South Side.

We Shall Offer Special Bargains

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Dress Goods, Silk and Notion Departments

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HOLIDAY TRADE

In onr immenae variety of novel and useful present* all can be supplied their wants.

Special Prices in Our Umbrella Department

Handkerchiefs and

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We Shall Continue Our Bargain Sale

Our Cloak Department.

Carpenter's Boston Store,

418 Main Street.

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