Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 19, Number 35, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 23 February 1889 — Page 5
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THEjMAIL.
A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
The Kester motor la attracting attention at Chicago, where it ia on exhibition. •.
Will Shannon and Miss Mollie Pesch«ok will be married on Tuesday, February 26th. •-s*.'T4
A oar aeal manufactory la seeking a location here. From $3,000 to $10,000 in oapilal ia required.
It There was no school at the Polytechnic jfriday, a vacation being granted in honor of Washington's birthday.
There was good skating at the ioe rink on Wednesday and quite a number availed themselves of the opportunity of skating.
The protracted meetings at tlie Christian church have closed. Rev. Smith's efforts resulted in over fifty additions to the churchy
The Western Sportsman this week pays the Terre Haute Trotting Association a well-deserved compliment, in offering purses for colt races.
The grand and petit juries have been summoned for next Monday. There is considerable criminal business awaiting the investigation of the grand jury.
George Shearer, the sprinter of this city, was badly beaten at Evansville by a man named Wood. Shearer claimed the championship of the State.
Dr. W. P. Armstrong horse ran away with him Tuesday afternoon. Although thrown from his buggy the doctor escaped with slight bruises about the head and face.
About 80 Knights of Pythias attended the special services held at the St. Stephen's church last Sunday. A sermon was preached by the Rev. Stanley especially for the Knights.
Dr. S. M. Rice is confined to the bouse by the injuries he received in being thrown from his buggy. Two ribs were dtalocated and one broken. The Injuries are not serious.
The different divisions of tho O. A. R. celebrated Washington's birthday by exerciaes at their hall in the evening, consisting of music, reminiscense, declamations, etc.
There is no diminalion in the number of dances. On the 27th inst. the Dirego club gives a ball, a complimentary reception by the Military band on the 28th and a K. of P. ball on March 5th.
It Is the intention to start the Nail Works aboift May. In the meantime changes will be made in the nail plate department. The works will probablj' not be operated with a full force.
The Little Joker started on a hunting expedition up the river. The water became low in the boiler and the safety plug blew out. The hunters had the pleasure of walking back to the city.
Invitations are out for the firat annual ball of John's Red Headed Leafcue next Monday evening at Champer's hall. The aflair will be one of the events of the season. The Invitations read that "you are compelled to attend except in case of death or absence from the city."
The Sophomore class' of the Polytechnic gave a banquet at'the Terre Haute House Thursday night in commemoration of Washington's birthday. -There are twenty-six members of the class and all were present. Class spirit among the members of this class is unusually strong. A banquet will be given annually. •'Property Dan" McCarty was assaulted by two unknown men at the Fourth street crossing of the Vandalia on Tuesday night. Ho was knocked down with a coupling pin and the two men attempted to rifle his pockets, but were frightened away by an approaching train. HcOarty is @0 years of age.
.Joseph H. Briggs returned this week from the west. In speaking of the salt worka deal, he said £hat the syndicate holds a 90 day's option on the plant in which the Terre Haute parties are interested. The option holds for about 60 days yet. Mr. Briggs said he did not know whether or not the option would bo allowed to run out. The syndicate ahto holds options on other plants at Sonth Hutchinson. The recent visit of capitalists to the west was on business other then the sale of the plant.
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As soon as the pending amendments to the militia law are disposed of, the Terre Haute Rifles will be inspected. The members hope to be mustered into the service within a short time.
A. J. Kelley, familiarly known as "Bert," has been ousted from his position as chief of the assignment division of the patent office. The type-writer incident is assignod as the cause by Washington correspondents.-1
The fire department made test runs on Thursday and the showing proved very satisfactory. The best reoord made was by hose cart No. 4, which got out of the house in 13 seconds and oovered the distance of 300 yards in 42 seconds.
John F. Brinkman has sold his stave factory to a party of Craw fords ville gentlemen who propose to change the shops into a heading factory. He left on Tuesday for the West, accompanied by his wife. Upon his return Mr. Brinkman will engage in other business.
Ed Tefczel was showing John Grimminger, deputy sheriff, a revolver which was supposed not to be loaded. The weapon was discharged, the powder burning the deputy's face. The bullet crashed through a front window of Tetsel's store and struck Keating's drug store across Ohio street. .•
The cold wave siarnal can be hoisted for James O'Neil is coming. Every time he has been here the weather was the severest. Upon one of his visits the steam pipes froze and the spectators wore all their wraps and shivered while the play progressed. O'Neil declared he would never come to Terre Haute again but It seems the very mild winter has induced him to change his mind. 1
A scheme is on foot to build the Canada A St. Louis railroad from Bay City, Mich., to St. Louis via Battle Creek, Danville and connecting Saginaw Bay and the
Mississippi river. Ninety miles of
the road is now in operation between Bay City and Goshen. Near Monon the road is to divide and one section run direct south to Brazil and (hen turn west to this city.
An impression prevails that the delay in the government building was due to the contractor, Mr. O'Connor, of Buffalo, New York. Such is not the case. The contract called for the interior finishing of the building and nothing more. The worked was accepted before the close of last year by General Manson and Superintendent B. Havens. Since that time the fault has been with the department at Washington, where, in fact, it has always been.
Indianapolis Sentinel: The wedding of Miss Lena Merl 'and Mr Jacob Schmitt, of Terre Haute, took place at St. Mary's church, Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock, Vicar-General Sheideler officiating. The bride was dressed in cream silk henrietta with orange blossoms. Mr. Chas. Fox, of Terre Haute, was best man and Miss Anna Merl, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid. Messrs. John Merl and Ed. Rink were ushers. After a wedding breakfast the happy couple departed on the noon train for their future home at Terre Haute.
A Rockville druggist says he oould have sold $50 worth of drinks on last Sunday if he had seen fit to have disposed of his liquor. Sunday closing was in operation for the first time and there were many "dry" whistles. The Republican says: "The moral sentiment of this community ought to be such that no drug store, no barber shop, no butcher shop, no cigar store, no any other kind of shop or store will be kept cjen on Sunday. Every man can get shaved and buy his meat and transact his other business on Saturday."
"Deadwood Dick," a member of Blue Mountain Joe's troupe, was again before court this week. Last summer a Mrs. Trump got smitten on the long haired, burly Indian and followed him to Paris. She allowed him to keep her watch which WHS the property of her husband. Dick was lost sight of but finally located and bronght back to answer the charge of larceny. Nothing came of it and he was released. Trump and wife separated. Recently another "Injun" doctor named Mosler became Dick's rival. The latter became angry at Mrs. Trump and, seising her by the arm shook her. He was lined for assault and battery. He then had tho woman and Mosler arrested. Mosler put up his watch and then fled. The whole cro*5!! should be jailed and kept there if there is any law for it.
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TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL
A suit has been filed in the Circuit Court to appoint a receiver for the Uriited States Scale company. H. L. Boston, Samuel Garwin and Lewis H. Bear allege s. J.
Austin, the president of the
company, has taken the books of the concern to his house and has kept them there and that the company had no way to ascertain the dividend of 1888.
Johnson, Kirby and Clingham, three Bagdad youths, were sentenced to the reformatory on Tuesday for stealing coal from the Pittsburg company. James Bidaman was sentenced to two years for purchasing the stolen property. Ben King received a one year's sentence for receiving stolen goods. Annie Bishop, a 16-year-old cleptomaniac, was also sentenced to the reformatory.
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Mrs. P. D. Drain, residing at 411 north 4th street, attempted to commit suicide on Thursday by taking morphine. Her condition was discovered by some of the roomers in the house. A physician was sent for and through his efforts and those of neighbors Mrs. Drain was restored. She begged to be permitted to die and insisted that she would end her life in some way. Not long since her husband left here and he has not been heard from. This is assigned as tho cause for Che attempt at suicide, Mrs. Drain saying she did not care to live without her husband.
There seems to be a healthy movement in real estate this season and it is commencing early. While values are held at fair figures yet there is no inflation and those who are watching for such investments are taking advantage of this. The few desirable residences Which will probably be for i»ale by reason of removal of owners, etc., of which Ex Mayor Armstrong's cor. Center and Sycamore, "Ogden Place" is most prominent, will be quickly in demand by the greater number of substantial business and pro fessional people who have come here to make homes among us.
LICENSED TO WED.
Albert McBride and 8arah Mowery. George B. Wliedon and Nellie Valllant. 4 Robert L. Williams and Cornelia Graves. Francis T. Hord and Eleanor Young. Thomas J. bobbins and Mary H. Burgett. George Gelsselbrecht and Kate Morelock. W. Wilson and Sarah B. Hicks. Geo. W. Sherman and Louisa M. Luther. Jeremiah Knox and Salina Harpold. & Osceola Niece and Jeannette Tipps. fi Charles W. Shores and Elizabeth Maler. John Martin and Hester A. Hulley. Commodore P. Anderson and Ora B. HornSamuel Montgomery and Isabella Lewis.
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Anna M. Wismer, an old resident of this city, died Monday morning at half past five o'clock in her 89th year. Born in Hesse, Darmstadt, July 20, 1800, she came to this country at an early age and has been a resident of this city for more than thirty-five years. She was married in 1822 to Philip Wismer. Her only surviving relatives are Wm» Wismer, of Decatur, and Mrs. Louisa Hagedorn, of this city, grandchildren*
Shelby French died Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock, at his residence, 635. nortft Sixth street. Some time ago he was seriously aflicted by a disease of the stomach and for weeks was confined to his bed. He was a member of the wellknown French family of Sullivan county. He was in business in Sullivan county for many years and for eight years was the agent in this city of the Coal Bluff mining company. His wife,' Caroline Allen, was the sister of Messrs. E. B. and Nathaniel Allen, of this city.
The death of Mrs. Anna V. Lakin occurred at noon Tuesday at her residence on Swan street. Her death was not entirely unexpected for Bhe was very low for several days. Mrs. Lakin was a most estimable woman. She was a charming writer and often contributed to the press. Of late she was one of the teachers in the High school. The funeral occurred Thursday afternoon and the schools throughout the city were dismissed to allow the teachers to attend. Mrs. Lakin was an active member of the Eastern Star and was Grand Matron at the time of her death.
A very large and nobby line of 'new Spring Overcoats have just been received at Goodman Hirschler.
In the selection of a set of harness care should be taken that they are substantial which insures that they will be serviceable. Peter Miller at his popular store, 505 Main street,' has a complete line of chain harness, heavy wagon harness, horse collars, trunks and valises. Anything one ueeds in his line can be found at his store at reasonable prices.
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Hoh. James H. McDonald, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Michigan, who was killed in the railway casualty near JGscanaba, Mich., January 19, 1889, was insured in Hie Travelers Insuranoe Co., of Hartford, Conn., under a general Accident Policy for (10,000) Ten Thousand Dollars. "Moral: Insure in The Travelers." RIDDLK, HAMILTON A Co., Agts. Sixth and Main. -.
The Choicest Lard
To be found anywhere in the city can he obtained at Wahler's meat market, 210 south Fourth street. Also a large supply of smoked meats, besides everything to the matt line,
Fresh Fruits at EISER»8.
We give you a few special items that may interest you, the chanoe our closing out sale gives to buy cheap. White and oolored embroideries at cost and less than cost. Muslin, all the standard brands, sheeting and pillow-case ootton at special prices.
CARFBNTEB'S BOSTON STORK, 418 Wabash avenue.
In the decoration of a parlor an easel with a beautiful picture very greatly increases the effect. Ladies of good taste appreciate this fact and a home does not seem complete without this article. The place to obtain Easles, Pictures, Frames, eto., is at C. W. Merring's, 22 north FOuth street. He has just received a new stock and is offering very low prices.
Fine Cigars at EISER'S.
Goodman A Hirschler, the enterprising merchant tailors and clothiers, have now a full and complete line of very handsome and nobby styles of woolens, and solicit the general trade to give them a call. There are well known to turn ou,t perfect fitting garments at very lowest bottom prices.
Broad. Cloths. ...
Our fine broad cloth, flat fold, steam shrunk, worth $1.50 only 98c. Black and colored silks at rock bottom prices. Every yard guaranteed. You will get a bargain. Look at them.
T- CARPENTER'S BOSTON STORE, ft 418 Wabash avenue.
Life insurance is a matter which should be attended to by every one. No ons can well afford to be without a policy, and those who are prudent realize the wisdom of such insurance. As on old and reliable agent, Wm. M. Slaughter, S29 Ohio street, can be recommended. Her is also a collecting, loan and rental agent. Give him a call.
Stop Paying Rent. $5.25 per month will get you a home. For particulars see I. Fechheimer, No. 20 S. Fourth St
I heerd wanst uv a grocery keeper 'at had a package of sugar sent back to Mm with a note which said: "Too much sand fer table use, an' not enough fer buildin' purposes." An' you can jes bet your Kgsweet life E. R. Wright's pflWhits Frunt wuzn't the i^lgrooery
store. Everybody
llS'at ever traded there knows 'at what he sells is fust class. He gives his customers the wuth of their money everytime.
He doesn't charge fancy prices for noth-
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in', while th' haint a thing that's good to eat 'at he don't keep. To-day he has magnificent lay out, which incloods: Maple Syrup, Dressed Turkey, White Clover Honey, Choice Sorghum, New
Vegetables
Choice Teas and Coffees. Dressed Chickens, dressed Geese, dressed Ducks, dressed'Rabbits, choioe Cranberries, ohoice Oranges, choice Grapes, choioe Bananas, choioe Apples by the barrel.cholce Creamery Butter, ohoice Country Butter, all at Rock Bottom Prices.
BEE LINE EXCURSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. Account of the Inauguration of General Harrison, the I. A 8t. L. Ry will sell Round Trip Tickets from Terre Haute to Washington, D. C., for
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Woolen and Muslin Underwear, Linen and Housekeeping Goods, Flacaels, Blankets, Cloaks, Domestics, Ginghams and Prints, will be sold Regardless of Coat Our goods are marked in Plain Figures. Yon can easily see the bargain.
DON'T MISS THIS CHANCE.' YOU .WILL REGRET IT.
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Sale commences February 26th and closes March 3d. Tickets good to return until train leaving Washington March 8thl Route via Cincinnati and Baltimore A Ohio Ry or Chesapeake A Ohio Ry Trains leave at 1:37 p. m. and 12.50 a. m. Through sleepers from Iridianapolis and Cincinnati.^ E. E. SOUTH,
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