Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 20, Number 10, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 31 August 1889 — Page 5

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A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.

Vigos Greatest Fair.

THE ANNUAL FA*B

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TUBAL SOCIETY SURPASSES ALL PREVIOUS BXHIBITION&

The annual Vigo county Ur, which opened on Monday morning and continned during the entire week, was the greatest success achieved in the history of the Agricultural Society. The variety and extent of the exhibits was 50 per .cent ahead of laat year and the number Jot the exhibitors also largely increased.

In every department the displays were noticeably improved, and the fucreased facilities afforded by the new exhibition hall allowed exhibitors much greater scope for showing their goods to advantage. In the large hall there were dis plays by Flnkbiner A Duenweg, Hughes A Lewis, Wood it Wright, D. W. Watson's Sons, White sewing machine, Phi) Kadei, J. Ermi^h, Hollowsy A Buckingham, Hoberg, Root A Co., T. J. Griffith, L. Kussner, Basket works, Terre Haute Haute trunk company, Townley stove company, Keye»T buggy company, W. R. Hunter, C. W. Mitchell, George 8. Zimmerman, C. C. Smith, Biel A Urban wrench company, Sand ford fork and tool company and E. M. Watson. In addition were the fine art and school work displays for which special premiums were offered by the sooiety. The fancy work display was far ahead of all other years and simply magnificent. The children's department was especially improved. In the other buildings there were displayed the breads, canned goods, live stock, etc.. the variety and excellence was unprecedented. The live stock shows exceeded accommodations and it was necessary to build additional pens, etc. The farm Implement displays were good, and the farm product exhibits fine. The many amusements, including bal loon ascensions, horse races, etc., were on the usual order, and attracted 1m mense crowds. The marriage was groat affair and the fortunate couple received many substantial remembrances

The attendance on Thursday was the largest know for a single day in any thing ever undertaken here. There were fully 18,000 poople on the ground, and teams and wagons blockaded all the open space. On Friday there was also a large atttendanoe, but not equal to that of Thursday, although the majority of the business houses closed to enable their employes to go. The judges' duty was more exacting than ever by reason of the increased number of entries, in all about 4,000, but their duties were finally ended to the *atl faction of the general public. Of the special premums the Oarland range oflfered C. C. Smith for the best loaf of breed, was taken by Mrs. Mary Law, a colored woman living at 1019 Washington avenue. She also received a barrel of flour from W. Kidder A Sons, whose flour she used The list of premiums wait very long and lor this reason the Mall does not publish it in full. The bridal oouple James A. Hall and wife, nee Miss Reka Hoyden, were very wall rem be red Their special presents were: White sew lng machine from J. N. Hickman black silk dress pattern from Hoberg Root A Co. parlor stove from Geo. S, Zimmerman suit of clothes for groom from My»m Bros, decorated table set lift pieces,, from Theo. Stahl Saturday Evening Mail for one year $20 gold pieco from the agricultural sooiety. In addition to the special presents the following were given: pair of blankets from Carpenter's Boston store rocker from A. C. Rryoe A Co rocker from Frederick Heyer family bible from Mr B. F. Flesher and gold wedding ring from Mayor Danaldsou.

The total receipts, exclusive of prlvll eges and entries, as compared with last year, were:

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THS arras Btroor COMPACT. One of ths largest, and at the same time highly attractive, exhibits In the main hall was that of fche Keyes Baggy company. Their display was gotten up on the spur of the moment, It being decided to join in the exhibit only st the last moment. Consequently no time oould be spent In mtkiug a special arrangement and preparing special goods as would be expected. The goods were taken oat of the get *1 stock on hand and were not even r-«il r**-ed

manufacture. To be folly convinced of the high grade of work done by them one needs only to visit their immense works. The exhibit was excellent, and much admired on all sides. v. o. DICKHOCT.'

A good many of the veteran merchants of the city have shown commendable pride in making this fair the best ever held, and among them none deserves more credit than V. O. Dickhout. His display of trunks, valises, traveling satchels, telescopes, etc., was very oom plete and substantial. For twenty yean Mr. Dickhout haa oeen engaged in the manifacture of trunks, and his reputation has grown with each year's business. Now he has calls for trunks from long distances and invariably gives satisfaction. He constantly keeps a large stock of manufactured goods of his own make and from this yon caa select any style yon wish. If the stock does not contain what we want he will make it to yonr order. 646 Main. *i|

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WRIGHT

The display of this progressive firm was located in the second story of the exhibition hall, and was very artistically arranged as a furnished room. The exhibit included a fine dreesef, bedstead, sewing machine, rugs, carpets, paintings and engravings, cupboard, stove, and in

fact every item of household goods. The display attracted much attention and favorable comment. This firm sells on the Installment plan only, and by this arrangement a customer can supply his home without reslly feeling a drain on his purse. This store, located at 23 and 25 south Fourth, contaius nearly everything you could ask for, and It will pay you to give them a call.

HT'OHES A LEWIS.

Not having decided until a late hour to make a display, Messrs. Hughes A Lewis were placed at a disadvantage, but succeeded In securing a position just in the centor of oue of the skylights in the art room and from wire suspened from above neatly arranged a number of samples of the fine band made wall paper which they cohtinuelly carry in stock. Among the various patterns were some handsome bronzes, silks, and rch raised velours. Messrs. Hughes A Lewis buy direct from the Robert Groves Co. of New York, the largest wall paper manufacturers in the world.

T. J. ORIFFITH.

As usual, we found the enterprising shoe king of the city, Mr. T. J. Griffith, on band with a beautful display of boots, shoes and slippers. His location was one of the best in exhibition ball, and the many thousand visitors could not help seeing the excellence of the exhibit. He has certainly the highest grades of foot wear and requests careful Inspection. His place of business is at No. 32 south Fourth street, east side, between Main and Ohio. \1

TOWNLEY STOVE COMPANY. Just to the right of the entrance to exhibition ball was the artistic display of the Townley stove company, tastefully arranged by Mr. Albert Hamtlne. The enameled, copper, brass and tinware were displayed on an incline, which served the purpose of displaying each *rtlnl«

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Among the many excellent displays, the following call for special notice: PIXKMIOUI A D'UKNWBO.

The prettiest and best hardware display ever seen at the fair was that of Flnkllnsr A Duenweg, the enterprising dealers, located near the west stairway to exhibition hall. The display was (me mass of glittering hardware, arranged very tastefully. Specimens of iron fence surround the display. In the oenter was a large doll seated In a tricycle. The background was one mass of useful as well as ornamental articles. Carpenter*' tools. Implements of various kinds, tricycles, sleighs, bloytaies, and almost every description of wares that can be obtained to a hardware store were seen. Beautiful mantel designs were also on display. Hie entire display was designed by Mr. Duenweg, and certainly oould not be Improved upon. The store and warerooms are at 430 Main street.

in the exhibition hi- en styles of buegtss and light toad wagons! of thin, act:in displayed wore shown to give an ideaj lng very beaut .: ar.i v»r -v Ot the style of work done, and did not .'Ayr th represent the entire variety of their ujepb^ys in tin titM art it

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this wert their fine stoves and Turn aces set off on one end by an Alaska refrigerator and on the other by a combination slate and tile mantle. The merits of the former were demonstrated by a fan wheel, placed Inside of a closed door, and made to revolve by means of the ourrent of cold, dry air, the eAffect of which upon the usual contents of a re frigerator can easily be imagined. An attractive oenter to the display was' huge Patric furnace which has the merit of being arranged to burn either soft or hard coal, and with equally good results from either. Other special articles oom binlng the useful and ornamental were combination Dangler vapor stove, which permits of the use of one burner or all as desired an Orient open front stove arranged for natural gas, and prominent display of samplea of their different styles of roofing—slste, tin, iron and eheap-ready. The yoang people were particularly attracted to the display by the handsome toy stove, which Is valued st 98* snd which is to be given away to the girl under 12 years of age who, before Monday noon, September 2, hand* In the gieatest number of correct words arranged out of the words "Town ley Stove Co., (609) Wabash avenue.

WHIT* SKWIJtO KACHIXK.

The Whits sewing machine eompsny, repreeentsd by J. N. Hickman, was again on hand with a display exceeding in beauty even that of last year. Hie exhibit oom pared very favorably with the great display made by this energetic company at the great Cincinnati exposition last fall,where ths Whits took the only premium swarded on sewing mschinea. This was a great card for the White oompany, and knowing what the publie would expect, Mr. Hickman endeavored to get ap an especially fine display, and suooeeded admirably. His arrangement of work dons on the Whits was very artistic and rsoaived complimentary notice on all aides. Tbe specimens displayed Included great variety. beautiful part was a pair of lsoe curtains with exquisite etching on satin body. Another pieoe was a school of frogs undergoing musical instruction other* were a group of chicks worked on black satin back ground a sofa pillow Intricately embroidered ottoman cover of peculiarly pretty design and finish group of horses' heads cm satin a Newfoundland doc's bead also on satin, so delicately worked as to give the appearws of water ^j|or painting. Fterhaps "-T-uia1*- work of all was on *t..- vwwowT»aiplow**

acroesrtitM hall. A\fcthla work was done either daring the fair or immediately previous by Miss Ids Sharp and Mr. Curtis, Mr. Hickman's able assistax Souveniijcards, worked in various embroidered designs, were presented to ladies daring the exhibition each design being worked at their suggestion in few seconds' time. The White display was a pleasant surprise in a great many particulars, and the fair would not have been complete without it. The White office is located at 306 Main street, and there you can obtain full particulars as to the machine's advantages.

PHILIP KADKL.

Philip Kadel has been in business here for twenty years, bat has never before exhibited at the fair. His display Is veiy complete, including all kinds of harness, turf goods, whips, trunks of all varieties, valises, and In £act everything that could be looked for in a harness store display. His line of turf goods is

The factory is located at especially fine, surpassing all others in the city. Give him a call at 650 Main street.

BIEZ. A UBBAJf.

The new patent ratchet wrench of Biel A Urban attracted a great deal of attention. It has now been on the market two weeks, and in this short time has made a great reputation for itself. In the matter of rapidity of adjustment,

durability and cheapness, it Is superior to all other wrenches made. The pipe wrench patera is especially fine. There is a crying demand for this invention and it will be a great success. The faotory is at Ninth and Cherry streets and there you can secure full information on the wrench.

J. P. BRMXSH.

Another attractive display in the art room was that of J. F. Ermish, the practical dyer and cleaner of wearing apparel. His displsy Included different articles of clothing, ranging from a lady's fine silk dress to a gentleman's woolen pants, after they had passed through his special process of cleaning and dying. He gives special attention to cleaning and coloring gent's clothing. His place of business is 656 Main street.

JTERRE HAUTE TRUNK FACTORY. The Terre Haute trunk factory made an excellent showing with a fine line of trunks, valises, etc., of their own manufacture. The exhibit was located near the west stairway in art hall, and was especially conspicuous by reason of the neat arrangement. The company's factory is located at 638 Main street, and there you can see a full line of their goods.

A. HERZ.

The display'of A. Hera was a veritable bazar, beautifully arranged and wonderfully inviting. The firm could not secure space for an immense display, but nevertheless made an excellent showing of fine goods.

HOBERG, BOO^ACS/

This firm was also limited In its space for making an exhibit, but by artistic arrangement suooeeded in making one of the most attractive displays in art ball, one to whioh a great deal of attention was aooorded.

HOLLOWAY BUCKINGHAM & The only exhibit of photographs on the grounds was that of Holloway A Buckingham, the popular young pietographers or •uuM. nrui on*set. display was unusually fine in both OP tent and quality, including a large ool*leotion of not only cabinet photos and oards, but enlarged piotures. The special feature waa their bromide work, In which line the display was especially superior. They make a specialty of this enlarging in bromide and wish to announce that they are now prepared to take orders for holiday work of this nature. The exhibit ooenpied a most conspicuous and well lighted place in the stairway landing and was greatly admired by the attending public.:

L. KUSSNER.

In the department of muslo L. Kussner's display was superior to all previous exhibitions, and in many respects sur* passed even the piano exhibits at the state fair. For the lint time in fair history a grand piano, valued at fl,100 waa on display, and beautiful muslo from this attracted great crowds day after day. Other special features in addition to a general line of musical instruments were the C. F. Raymond, Smith American and Kussner organs, and Steck pianos. The exhibit was exoellent and,

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Mr. Kussner Is congratulated on his en terprise. The Kussner Pklsoe of music Is located at 628 Main street. f',' GBO. S. XUCXKRXAN. display of stoves and ranges of Gooige S. Zimmerman, on the west aide of exhibition hall, was a very creditable one. One end of the semi-cirole started with a Home Comfort hot air furnace, the principal and popular merit of which lies in the riveted steel hot air reservoir. The other end was attractive by being ornamented with a Mosort |Grand soft coal stove which was presented to the bridal couple. Hie housewife's special attraction in this display was the hand some Charter Oak range. It has been demonstrated by the most severe tests that bread baked in this oven will not mould, and It has also been found that the stove makes a saving in every pound of meat roasted In it. Besides these special attractions thf exhibition included a large variety of plain and fancy heaters. Mr. Zimmerman's plaoe of business is 668 Main streat.

C. W. XBRRINO.

The only exhibit of engravings and paintings in oil was that of C. W. Merring, of 22 north Fourth street. His position was very appropriately next to the photograph display and made an exoellent showing. The firm makes specialty of framing pictures and supplying engravings, etc., at low oost. Their stock Is very complete and It will psy you well to give it olose examination.

A discount given on all fall ind winter suit$ ordered before September 5th. A. C. FORD.

Peter Miller calls especial attention to his complete stock of heavy wagon harness and buggy harness. Also to bis trunks and valises. Call and see him at 505 Main street.

The Commercial College opens on Monday morning. The most complete facilities for giving a practical business education to, young men and young women.

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Watchful at Wahler's.

For the interest of their patrons. The best stock is bought and the best meats, are, therefore, for sale.

My full line of fall and winter woolens now^in stock. A. C. ^OBD. N?

Need to Shoot.

Joe Miller's grocery house at 515 Main street may not be properly speaking a gusher, but Mr. Miller Is a rusher and knows just how to run a first-class store. He.struck

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Of customers when he -entered the business, and he has constantly been adding to the popularity of his store. He has on hand to-day everything in the gro eery line, new and fresh. The nicest line of vegatables that can be found anywhere.

Dr. O. T. BALL.

Limited to treatment of oatarrh, throat, nervous diseases, tumors and superfluous hair, removed to 11& south Sixth st.

Dr. B. B. GLOVBB,

Professor O. H. Almeda, Clairvoyant.

Ths Past, Pressnt and Future Bsvsalsd to All. C. H. Almeda, tellable tr&noe medium, will 'tell you your past, present and future without a mistake. Gives valuable information'on all matters. Will give you truthful advioe on business, law, money matters and all family afikirs. Being gifted with a rare and wonderful insight in such matters, and never known to make a mistake. The future plainly revealed lovers united troubles healed reunites thesepersted, from whatever cause, and causes happy marriages. Gives names of friends and enemies, also the one you will marry. Tells what to do and where to go to be lucky. All in trouble call. Those desiring reliable information on all aflkirs of life or business are invited to coll. All council strictly confidential. Please come early, for this is only a short stay and can only be found at his office, 216 north 5th street. Office hours from 8 to 12 a. m., 1 to 6 and 7 to 10.

BI ANKETS.

If you need these goods for the ooming winter visit us and buy now at a price you will never hear of again. Our syndicate purchased the the entire production of one of the largest manufacturers of Blankets

They have sent us l,o00 pairs, and in order to dispose we have commenced a Special Blanket Sale and will can be bought in Blanket season. winter prioe, $1.25.

White Blanket^ 10-4, prioe now White Blankets, 11-4, prioe aow $150 winter price, 93.2H White Blankets, 10-4, price now $4.66 winter price, $5.60. Scarlet Blankets, 10-4, price now $2.50 winter price, $3.00. Scarlet Blankets, 10-4, price now $2.98 winter price, $3.50. Scarlet Blankets. 10-4. once now $4.85: winter mice. $6i00.

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Deeiiing to show in some measure, at least, our appreciation for the liberal patronage we are enjoying in our Boys' and Children's Clothing Departments, we have been looking about for some method of ex. pressing our thanks to the many boys who will be fortunate enough 10 wear a suit of clothes bought at our establishment so, on and after Saturday, Aug. 31, we will PRESENT TO EVERY PURCHASER of a Boy's Suit a PISTOL with Vacuum-Tipped Arrow. It will not break glass—a perfect parlor amusement for Ladies, Boys and Gentlemen. See them. ALSO OUR NEW STOC& OF FALL CLOTHING we are receiving daily from our factory The goods are handsome and the prices will talk for themselves.

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THE NEW SWIMMING POOL

At the Artesian Bath House is now open. Positively nooneadmitted without full bathing suits, and ladles us required to wear stockings. A oompetent natatorial professor will be In attendance every Tuesday and Friday from 10 to 11 a. m. and 2:30 to 8:30 p. m. to instruct beginners in the art of swimming. *,

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No Black, Red, Cyclone, Sa«rifioe Business to decoy any one, but the best goods in the market* at equal value, light weight, medium, all grades and prices. Don't be deceived. Call and see us and you will get good value for your money, ready made and made to order in the beg^of style. New Youths', Boys' and Children wear a specialty.

WE INVITE YOUR INSPECTION.

J.T.H.MILLER

522 WABASH A.VEI.

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