Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 21, Number 49, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 30 May 1891 — Page 5
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A PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
TEURE HAUTE, MAY, 30, 1891.
Local News.
Three times in two days this week the chemical engine was called out to afire }xx Kaufman's china store on Main street.
There will be preaching to-morrow afternoon at three o'clock at Union 'church, five miles north of the ctey on the Lafayette.
Christian Church: Preaching by Pastor A, J. Frank, 10:45 a. in. A 7:30 p. in. Sunday school 9:30 a. m. young people's meeting 6:30 p. m.
The long looked for and much needed rain arrived in this locality Thursday morning. The allowance was not very large, but it was thankfully received.
The June term of the Superior court opens on Monday next, with 71 cases on the docket. About the same number was disposed of during the May term.
This is Decoration day, and is being generally observed by the citizens of Terre Haute. The programme announced early In the week is being followed, and there is no diminution in the interest taken in the exercises.
John Druinmond, of north Seventh street, had an eye knookea out and his nose broken Wednesday evening with a base ball which a couple of students were passing. The injured man was standing in his own yard at the time.
Decoration day is a national holiday, consequently the post-offlce is closed today. There will be no delivery by carriers this afternoon, and if many of the Mail readers are disappointed in receiving their paper at their usual time they %vill knftw the cause.
Man who promenade tho streets after night with former sweethearts who are now married should keep all their wits about them. The other evening one of this kind was promptly knocked down on south Third street by an injured husband. Of course there were no arrests.
A Brazil woman was in town the other day looking for her husband, whom she suspected of playing truant with a female on south Second street. As the Injured wife contributes largely to tho support of tho family she has no fears that her dorelect husband has left her for good.
This week a man undertook to play ghost with some boys who were stealing flowers in the neighborhood of Fiist and Oak streets. It worked to a charm the first night, but the second time he tried it one of the boys struek him over the head wlttj^a piece of lead plp®» and subsequent stoallngH interested him no more.
The following wore the transfers of real estato filed for record during the last six days: Wnturduy Monday Tuesday
8 transfers, aggregating a
Wednesday Thursday Friday
Total .83
8 0,050 2,(150 7,429 0,897 8,101 1,620 .$27,047
The Farmers and Gardeners Shipping association has filed articles of association with the county recorder. Tho following are tho officers: l'reaUlont—W. M. Push.
Secretary—William Hogors. Trwwutvr—George C. Orlgsby.
The capital stock is $20,000, and the elections will occur semi-annually. The state board of education this week adopted the following for state text book series: Montgomery's United States history, published by Gluu fc Co., Boston Advanced and Elementary Physiologies, Prof. O. P. Jenkins, of DePauw university, author, and the Indiana School Book Co., publishers and the speller ot which the Indiana School Book Co. is publisher.
Guesses on The Mall's $20 bill contiuue to come In rapidly, but all who take the paper are not sending in their guesses. The blank is to be found on the second page, and it Is desired that they should all be used. Cut them out, insert a number aooording to directions, and either send or bring them to this office. The contest Is open to all, and everyone should take advantage of the offer. Secure all the blanks you can and send them in before the time expires.
Many complaints have recently been made to the police of flower thieves in the east end, and on Wednesday seven offender*—Fred Stark, Fred Gray, Eddie Kester, Thomas Camming*, Charlee Dayts, Jacob Linton, and John Hogan, all of whom were boys of tender years —were arrested and taken to police headquarters, charged with the offense. Their mothers were soon on hand, shedding tears profusely, while the boys were wholly unooueemed. On promise to sin no more they were allowed to depart In peace la time to witness the ball game through their favorite holes in the 5
The trial of Harry Tregdon for the murder of Hayee Saunders concluded In the Circuit court Thursday afternoon with a verdict of manslaughter, and placing the punishment at three year* in the penitentiary. The ease commenced a week ago last Thursday, and was given to the jury Wednesday afternoon. At first it ia understood there were seven for conviction and ire for acquittal, but after 33 hours deliberation a oompr©ml»e was reached. The defense at one* entered a motion for anew trial, and will Ale it as soon as the court stenographer prepares the transcript of the evidence. In the meantime Tregdon has been re-
leased on the bond of 910,000 heretofore given by him. The jury was one of the best ever empanelled in this county and did its work conscientiously. The case was ably conducted, both sides having the best counsel the city afforded
MARHIAQ& RETURNS.^ The following marriage retnrns Eave been filed with the county clerk since last report: Morris Clifton, Indianapolis .23 Jalla Helnlng, City 122 Samuel Orcutt, Sullivan Co .... 52 Sarah E. French, Vigo Co ... 49 Charles Crum, City. .29) Sadie Gilford, City ........... .31/ 231 18
Alonzo G. Wenglor, Prairie Creek Olive E. Ranking, Prairie Creek William Forbus, Farnersburg Delia Walters, Soonover. .: Edward Gam bell. Midland, Ind. Eety B. Cordy, Pimento ...... SamuelGoucher,Pimento .'. Loai F. Russell, Pimento Charles Hall, cits 28 Ella Clayton, clt^ 21
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LADIES' AID SOCIETY. The Ladies'Aid Society held its annual meeting last Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Sidney B. Davis on north Seventh street. The annual reports of the various officers, which were red^l and approved, showed the organization to be in its usual flourishing condition. The following is a list of officers elected for the ensuing year:
President—Mrs. Mary. G. Davis. Vice President—Mrs. E. W. Parker. Treasurer^jftfrs. Acna M. Warren. Secretary—Mrs. Sarah A. Condit. The following board of managers was elected: W. R. McKeen, D. W. Minshall, Preston Hussey, W. A. Morris and M. S. Durham.
Aboard of managers for the home for aged women was also elected as follows: Mrs. Mattox, Miss Mary Hussey, Mrs. M. S. Durham, Mrs. S. C. Beach, Mrs. R. Q. Watson, Mrs. Charles M. Warren and Mrs. Dr. Elder.
CITY OFFICERS.
The city council will hold its regular meeting next Tuesday evening, at whioh time the salaries of the various city officers will be agreed upon. At present they are as follows: Mayor .31,500 Treasurer 4,000 Clerk 1,600 Deputy Clerk 780 Chief of Police 1,000 Chief of Fire Department 1,080 City Engineer 1,400 Street Commissioner 1.000 Marshal 720 Market Master and Janitor 720
The firemen will ask for an increase of pay from $55.00 per month to $60.00, the amount now paid patrolmen, and as they are on duty all the time there is no reason why their petition should not be granted.
It is intimated that anew chief of police will also be appointed, and that the caucus selection is Adam Tressel.
SCHOOL ENUMERATION.
The official report of the school enum eration for this city and the townships of the county for the years 1890 and 1891, is as follows:
Prairieton Ililey Sugar Creek
1801,
City ..14,015 Fayette 000 a is on 0 3 5 Honey Creek *•. 400v Linton 541) iiost Creek 010 Nevlns 1,044Otter Creek 587 Plerson 562 Prairie Creek 540 387
1800. 14,516 51* 528 485 583 570 059 430 545 535 297
384 051 732 685
Totals .21,337 21,219 The following table shows the number of white and colored children numerated this year:
City.
White, males ......... 6,215 White, females 7,401 Colored, males ......... 202 Colored, fomales........ 197 •Totals 14,015
County 3,657 3,403 145 127 7^352
THE JESCULAFIAN8.
Tho forty-fourth semi-annual session of the JEsculapian Society of the Wabash Valley was held in the government building in this city on Thursday. The following programme was carried out:
MOUHING—10 A. X.
Mooting called to order by President C. S. Laughlin. Prayer Rev. J. D. Stanley Heading Minutes Report of Board of Censots
AFTKRNOON.
Report of 500 Cams in Obstetrics ...... Dr. T. N. Kaffbrty. Robinson, 111. Obstetrics A. T.Steele,Charleston,111. Report on Burgery 8 or re a In Disposal of City Garbage
A. W. Spain, Terre Haute, Ind.
Report of Case Dr. W. C. Elcttelberger, Terre Haute, Ind. SVXKISG SKS8IOK—2 P. X. Atheroma and Aneurism
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Atop. m. Reception The Terre Haute. There were about 160 physicians in attendance from this and surrounding towns. The visitors were all highly entertained by the local members, who had made extensive preparations for the reception. ^___
DEPLORABLE ACCIDENT. A horrible accident, sickening in its details, oecurred In the city last Wednesday morning before moet people had eaten their breakfast. The scene of the tragedy was at Burnee A Ray's coal office, No. 14 south Eighth street, aad the principals were George Becker and John Davidson, each about 17 years of ago. Becker was the son of Henry Becker, of 305 south Ninth street, and was engaged in his father's bottling works. Davidson is a son of Martin Davidson, of 328 north Sixth street, aad has been driving a oeal wagon for Burnee A Ray. The boys, it Is said, wore always the best of friends, and were in tho habit of joking and wrestling with each other in a friendly way. While young Becker was on his way to work Wednesday morning he had occasion to pass the coal office, and seeing Davidson there went in. One of the friendly bouts commenced. Becker picked up a pair of bale hooks and playfully advanced on Davidson* The latter picked ujp a 32-«aliler pistol and playfully pointing it at Becker polled the trigger. As usually happens in such oases the weapon was loaded and went offl The bullet atruck Becker squarely in the forehead, penetrating hie brain and he fell dead in his tracks.
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Of course Davidson "didn't know it was loaded," and was paralyzed with remorse. The coroner held an inquest, heard the testimony of Henry Dale and Davidson, and returned a verdict of "death from accidental shootingr." Davidson was arrested, however, later in the day on a charge of involuntary manslaughter and is now -#»ut on $1,000
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BALL.
This wasn't a very good week for the home team. Of the five games played at the park it won two and lost three. The blame can be divided between the players and the umpire, and was principally due to bad fielding and sickness. There was nothing the matter with the batting, but in the last game there probably never was such an exhibition of rotten fielding ^fter the game on Wednesday the club started for Peoria, where it lost his first game yesterday. The following is a summary of this week's game:
SATURDAY, MAT 23.
Terre Haute, 0 Dayton, 6. Evansvllle, 12 Peoria, 3.
Bay City, 6: Fort Wayne, 3. Detroit, 5 Grand Rapids, 3. SUNDAY, MAY 24. Terre Haute, 7: Dayton, 2. Evansvllle, 5 Peoria, S. Fort Wayne, 8 Bay City, 0. Detroit, 15 Grand Rapids, 5.
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MOHDAT, MAT 25.
Terre Haute, 5 Peoria, 4. Grand Rapids, 3 Fort Wayne, 7.1 Evansvllle, 11 Dayton, 7. Bay City, 4 Detroit, 8.
TUESDAY, MAY 26.
Peoria, 5: Terre Haute, 4. Evansvllle, 12 Dayton, 8. & Grand Rapids, 4 Fort Wayne, 6.urana Kaptas, 4 fore Bay City, 19 Detroit, 5.
WEDNESDAY, MAT, 27,
Peoria, 9J Terre Haute, 2. Bay City, 10 Betrolt, o. Fort Wayne, 2 Grand Rapids, 1. Dayton, 11 Evansvllle, 6.
FHIDAY, MAT 29.
Peoria, 12 Terre Haute, 1. 1^, Grand Rapids, 5 Fort Wayne, 7. Dayton, 5 Evansvllle, 0. Bay City, 4 Detroit, 10. The turnstile count of attendance here during the week was: Saturday 501 Sunday 1,876 Monday 500 Tuesday 478 W a 9 0
Total .' 3,945 The following is the standing of the
Fort Wayne Evansvllle Dayton Bay City Terre Haute it Grand Rapids
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Played. Won. Lost. cent. 18 13 5 .722 19 18 .684 10 12 7 .631 19 12 7 .6111 19 8 11 .422 19 8 11 .422 19 7 12 .368 18 2 10 Mil
TOWNSHIP ASSESSMENT. The assessment of Harrison township will not be completed before June 10th, although Assessor O'Connell and his sixteen deputies have been doing their level best to get through by June 1st, the time specified by law. The work would have been completed sooner had it not been for sickness among the assessors and oltizens holding back their returns. The law is a very complicated aflair, difficult to understand, and as'a copy of it was not received until the work was commenced, the difficulties encountered by the assessor can very easily be understood. The assessment of property in this township for 1890 was as follows:
CITY.
Lots Improvements Personal property Railroad property Telegraph property
$ 5,662,955 5,230840 4,769,710 209,190 2,030
Total .315,894,725 Polls 4,420 Dogs 834
OUTSIDE OF CITY.
an 8 9 4 2 8 0 3 Improvements 159,010 Lots 237,955 Improvements 81,905 Personal property 270,925 1 tail road property 129,200 Telegraph property 985
Total .31,852,885 Polls 305 Dogs 151 Total in township. $17,747,610
This year the assessor says there will be an increase of at least 25 per cent., which will swell the figures to nearly $22,200,000, if it does not exoeed that sum. The increase is principally in the First, Second and Sixth wards. The Fourth ward has always been assessed high, and the figures will show no increase there, while the Third and Fifth will hold their own. There has been no investigation of the mortgage records yet, as that work belongs to the county assessor, who will enter upon the discharge of his duties when appointed next week.
The outside townships will probably commence dropping is week after next, or it may be next week, from all that can be learned they will show little, if any, increase in the vr.lues. But they will all have to be gone over by the .board of review, which will meet July 6th, being composed of the county assessor, auditor and treasurer, and who shall sot as aboard of equalisation.
It is generally conceded that Erwin S. Erneywill receive the appointment of oounty assessor, and certainly no better selection could be made for the place. He is thoroughly acquainted with prop' erty and its value in all portions of the oounty, no man is better informed as to the county reoords,* and he has the nerve to carry out the law to its strict letter regardless of fear or favor.
EUCLID LODGE. '^lljj
The fifth anniversary of Eudid lodge No. 573, F. A. M., last Tuesday was celebrated with one of the moet delightful entertainments, which has ever been given in this city, even by the mssottie fraternity, which is noted for the lavish manner in which it treats its guests. Three beautifully decorated tables extended the length of the lodge room, at which were seated 160 poisons, many of whom wera from surrounding towns and the other ledges in the city. The menu for tits banquet was as follows:
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Oold Chicken. Gold Tongue. Potato Salad. Fresh Rolls. Angel Food. Assorted Calces. Ice Cnsam. Florida Oranges. Bananas, ttmwberr!**. S
Nuts aad Raisins Cigar*.
In the abeence of F. P. Sarveat, who
was to have delivered the address of welcome, S. M. Huston was called upon to do the honors, and responded in a neat speech, in which he thanked the sister lodges of the city for their kindly assistance in building up Euclid, complimented the officers of the latter on their good work, spoke of the increase in membership from 1^2 to 78 in five years, and extended a hearty welcome to ail visitors."
Hon. F. C. Danaid8on deliverea tlie address of the evening in his usual happy vein, telling the story of the lodge's origin and the good work it had accomplished. He also spoke of the elevating lessons learned in masonry, and the bonds of friendship which are firmly formed in the order. The address was very appropriate, and elicited hearty applause. fs M"
The music was furnished by the Kinggold band, whose selections from "Said Pasha" were exceptionally fine.
The following is a* list of the charter members and officers of the lodge/ W. M.—Julius F. Rofcdel.
S. W.—Orville E. Raedy. J. W.—Chas. H. Goodwin. Treasurer—Julius Brlttlebank. Secretary—James Wisely. S. D.—T. 8. Moore. J. D.-Jno. Coffin.-1 ,4
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Walter F. Pierce^ Samuel Prevo. The anniversary continued till a late hour, when all retired wishing for many such pleasant returns of the day.
IT'S ALL RIGHT.
THE UNITED STATES MUTUAL ACCIDENT ASSOCIATION ALWAYS SETTLES SATISFACTORILY.
In view of the publicity given to the claim of Mrs. Needham against th# United States Mutual Accident association, and the doubt thrown upon the ability and readiness of the association te pay suoh claims promptly, the following fragments from a correspondence may be of some interest to our readers:
Under date of May 8th, 1891, Mr. Oran of Indianapolis, wrote Mr. E. P. Needham, asking: "Is it true that the United States Mutual Accident Association refused to pay the $5,000 IOBS due Mrs. Needham, and for what reason." In answer Mr. Needham says that the time "in which the company was to pay will not be up until May 26th, and if the company pays within that time it is all that oan be asked."
The claim is already paid in full and to the entire satisfaction of the beneficiaries, although not due, according to the terms of the policy held by Mr. Needham, until June 9th.
The past record of the United States MtftuRl Accident association should have been sufficient to assure the public that ia this, as in other oases, its action would be all that its members and their bsnsfioiaries had aright to expect.
The old reliable James T. Moore always keeps oh hand the largest assortment of plumbers material and drive well pumps to be found in the city. All work promptly attended to and well done. Call on him at 657 Main street
Mafia Mosquitoes are sharp'ning their stilettoes for the procrastinator in buying his soreen doors and windows. A. G. Austin & Co. have the best styles and qualities of these goods to be found in the city.
Go to F. A. Seeburger fc Bro. for your Sunday meats. They have the best shop in the city and will give you the choicest cuts of any kind of meat you. wish 711 Main.
The finest selection and largest assortment of screen doors and window screens ever brought to this city, are to be found at Finkbiner A Duenweg's hardware store, No. 528 Main street. They have every style to be found on the market, and can sell you as low as you want or goods of a higher class pattern and finish at higher prices. This is the season of the year when the festive fly is very annoying, and every good housekeeper should guard against the pest by putting up soreen doors and screens upon the windows. It costs but a trifle, but it saves an Immense amount of annoyance. Call and examine the stock.
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Seven acres well Improved adjoining city. House and lot on north Seventh street at a ''hotmand lot in south part of city on payments.
Desirable property on Thirteenth-and-a-half street, cheap. Choice places on north Eighth and Ninth streets on easy term*.
Desirable lots in Hulman and Kaufman's subdivision and Craft Farm sub-division on easy terms.
Lots in east part of city vetr ®h*«P« Very desirable lots In Gilbert Plaoa at a
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B. V. Marshall, Attorney, Office: Boom 11 Beach BJ
J^OTICS TO NOX-RBSIPKNT.
State of Indiana, Vlgo Coun ty, a« Before A. B. Fetoeoihal, J. Pn ^Ss^ie^B. Stevens and William H. H-Wil-cox vs. Plaid vill« J^afacturlng Co, defendant*, and Havens A Gedde*. Garnishee*.
Whereas, it annears by the return of the ooiu^btewthe summons hereln^e^that the defendant was not found inhisbaUlwlek, and it also appearing by the affidavit ofplaintlir that the dSterdaot Is foreign ««ToraUon organised under the laws of the State of North Carolina.
Said foreign corporation is the^or? hf**^
me at my office in Terre Haute, in ty and state, on Wednesday, Jnty 15th, UW, band aad seal this 22nd day of
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BOYS' CLOTHING AND HATS.
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Will buy Good Suits, formerly sold at $12.00. This is a Rare Chanoo to Save Money but will not last long.
PIXIvRY & CO.
Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers.
Have Your Pants
Buy Your Straw Hats
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MERRITT, The Tailor and Hatter
640 Wabash Avenue.
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The bargains we are now offering in Clothing is something to the Interest of erery Clothing buyer. Where you know you can buy the best goods for the least money is where every discrete bayer is likely to go. That is the Inducement we offer you. Our stock Is complete and is second to none, In quantity and varioty, and our prices will certainly tempt you.
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Look at the many Suits at 94, $5, |5.fi0, |0, *7 and *6, which we hare reduced 25 percent. Also our 910, |12, |14, $15 Suits whioh have alike been reduced 25 per cent. The unseaaonoble weather and our immense stock has beed the cause of this reduction, wm we do dot wish to carry them orer.
SEE OUR CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT.
All the garments hare been reduced to so low a margin that it will pay you to
in a supply for future nee. S Salts can be had for fl.25, fl.60, 92, W, 98.50,94 and |6 on up, at prices to heat the world. A wFr Cs
Knee Fanta for 25^ 80,85,40 and SOo in large quantities.
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