Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 22, Number 28, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 2 January 1892 — Page 8

FHE MAIL.

A Papkr

for the

People.

Obituary.

On Monday last Helen S., wife of Thatcher W. Parker, died at her home, 517 Broadway, Indianapolis, from grippe and complications. The deceased formerly resided here, and was a sister of Dr. Stetson, who practiced medicine here for several years. She was within a few days of forty years of age. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon.

Mrs. Carrie Gookins Soule died on Christmas day at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Page, in Minneapolis, Minn. Deceased was the widow of the late J. B. L. Soule, who died three months ago at Highland Park, 111. The cause of her death was heart disease. The remains were taken to Highland Park, where they were laid by the side of her husband.

Mrs. Louise Benight, relict of the late ('. N. Benight, died Wednesday afternoon at the home of her niece, Mrs. H. B. Dulaney, of Marshall, 111. Mrs. Benight leaves four children, Frank and Burt who live on the farm near Prairieton. Mrs. Hood, of Manhattan, Kan., and Charles, of Gurthie, Okla. The remains were brought here yesterday morning and taken to the New Harmony cemetery, below Prarieton, where funeral services were held.

William Hoflman died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Wm. Cottom, four miles east of the city, last Monday morning. The deceased was born January '2nd 1800, and if he had lived until to-day w«uld have been !2 years Old. Ho has livod in Indiana since Jwhen his parents settled at Lindley's Fort, in Orange county. Ho was married in 1824, and that year came to Torre Haute with his wife. Ho was one of the oldest settlers of Indiana, and was well acquainted with all the hardnhips of pioneer life. Five children survive. They are .las. Hoffman, a wellIt nown K. it T. IT. conductor, Ed. of Mattoon, William, of Petersburg, Mrs. Margaret Hall, who lives north of town, and Mrs. Louisa Gaston, of east Chestnut stroct. ('apt. .John II. Lindley died suddenly lam, Saturday, in his room at the DeniHOII house, Indianapolis. Deceased was born December 1th, 18-11, in Montgomery county, Indiana. He took an active part in the lato war after It teiininatod he went to Rockvillo to reside. He and his wife resided in this city for a short time a year or two ago. His last visit here was a wook ago Thursday, whon ho attended the meeting and the banquetof the Loyal Legion. He was enjoying good health then and the announcement of his death was a great surprise to his friends here. The remains woro taken to Rockvillo on Monday morning for interment. Those who attended tho funeral from this city were W. R. McKeen. F. C. Crawford, Geo. E. Farrington, .Jacob D. Early, W. M. Tuell and S. S. Early.

After an illness covering a period of three years Owen Frodricks died at his home. Eleventh and Chestnut streets, last Tuesday morning, aged fl years. He was born in Layer, Germany, in l,sin, and came to this country with his parents when a mere boy. The family settled in Riley township, where ho learned his trade as cooper, which he followed for several years after removing to this city. He was afterward employed in tho store of llulman A- Cox, from which he retired to engage in the business of teamster, which he carried bn very successfully until tho time of his death. Deceased served his adopted country well during the war, and was a member of the G. A. R. He was also a member of the Knights of Pythias, and of the uniform rank, being held in high hstoom by th« members of his order. His wife »Ued not long ago, and four children survive him: Mrs. Robert Stewart, 1 lot Fredrick*, Louise and Otto Fredrick*. The funeral occurred Thursday afternoon, and in addition to the friends of toe family was attended by the Knights P\ thias and G. A. R. The interment was in Highland Lawn.

Judge John T. Scott died at his home on north Seventh street last Tuesday night of pneumonia, which followed an attack of la grippe which prostrated him live days before. Over a year ago he sutiered an attack of paralysis, and his health had been feeble ever since. At the time of his death his wife was absent in California, having gone to Svn Francisco to visit her son Charles, but all the other members of the family were with him when he breathed his last. He was born in Glasgow, Ky., May ti, 1*31. and lived in his native town until February 12, IS-W. Then he went to Burkesville, on th* Cumberland river, where he bound himself for five vears as an apprentice to learn the saddle and harness making trade. He had acquired the rudiments of an education while working at his trade and afterward spent two years in Franklin college. In the spring of 18-V3 h« engaged with a corps of engineers making surveys for the Nashville Cincinnati railroad. That year he came to Indiana and obtained a position as rodman on the Indiana it Illinois C#ntrul railroad. Afterwards he settled in Montezuma, where he taught school and read law. He took an active part iu politic* up t« IS»0, when he was elected district attorney and was reelected in lsyV2. lu the latter year he removed to Terre Haute, where he continued practice his profession, taking a place in the fro tit rank of the bar of Terre Haute. In 1S6S he was elected judge or the Court and Common Pleas and was again elected to the judgeship

in 1872. It was largely through the efforts of Judge Scott that the Terre Haute street railway was organized in 1866. He was appointed a member of the board of trustees of the State Normal school in 1875 and held that position until his appointment to the Supreme bench Dec. 20, 1879. In the presidential campaign of 1876 Judge Scott was a member of the state central and executive committees and was one of the leading spirits in the conduct of the campaign in Indiana. Judge Scott has been a Mason since 1854 and was a member of all the orders of the fraternity. In July 1855 be was married in Edgar county, Illinois, to Miss Rebecca E. Jones. Of late years, owing to declining health, he has not been engaged in the pratice of his profession.

Mrs. A. B. Barton died at her home on north Eighth street last Tuesday morning, of jaundice, after a protracted illness. She was a native of New York state and was born near Skaneatleas in 1818. She was a descendent of Seth Warner, of Revolutionary fame, her maiden name being Mary Gaylord Roberts. In her twentieth year she married A. B. Barton, and in 1848 they removed from Ohio to this city, where they hare since resided. Her husband survives her also six children, Mrs. John Cook, Miss Eliza Barton, Miss Helen Bartcn, Frank Barton, William Barton and Edward Barton. Her married life was an exceptionally happy one, and the celebration of her golden wedding on November 9, 1889, was one of those pleasing events which never fade from the memory of those who participate in them. Mrs. Barton was a devout christian, and was for many years a member of the Congregational church. Her long life of usefulness was devoted chieliy to the home circle, though she has a large number of friends who sincerely mourn her death. The funeral occurred from the family residence on Thursday morning. The interment was in Woodlawn.

Charles K. Poor died at his home in Sioux City, Iowa, on Thursday, the 24th instant, of dropsy of the heart, aged 65 years. The deceased was a resident of this city for a number of years, his wife being Matilda Cochran, a sister of Mrs. Nancy M. Westfall and Mrs. Harriet Hebb. He met her at Troy, 111., where she was visiting, and in 1849 came here and married her. Their home was in Terre Haute for a number of years, and in 1S57 they removed to Sioux City, Iowa, where he entered the governmentservice as superintendent of construction and in which capacity he had charge of the building of nearly all the forts in the northwest. Fort Ben ton, Fort Sully, Fort Pierre, Fort Randall, Fort Assinaboine and many other of the frontier fortitications were erected under his supervision. His last work for the government was to superintend the construction of Fort Meade in the Black Hills. He was also an old Indian campaigner and was with the United States troops in nearly every Indian uprising in the northwest since 1857. He was on tho Platte river expedition and fought with Gens. Custer ami Sully iu their expeditions against the Sioux and it is remarkable that in a delirium which preceded death he went through the battle with Custer with a vividness bordering on reality, even to the burial of the slain. For the last ten years he has lived quietly iu Sioux City* where he followed the business of building contractor. His wife aud a daughter, Mrs. George Wostcott, survive him. Mrs. Poor is a daughter ©f Landon Cochran, one of the heroes of Commodore Perry?s victories on Lake Erie, and his family is now in possession of several medals which ho received from congress for his bravery. Tho funeral occurred last Sunday afternoon and was attended by a large concourso of people, who turned out to do honor to tho memory of one of Iowa's oldest pioneers and mest respected citizens.

Mayor James Montesquieu Allen died at his home, 805 south Fifth street, last evening. His former law partner, exJudge Mack, and his daughter, Miss Belle Allen, were at his bedside when death came. He had been in feeble health for more than a year, and on the 17th of last month, when he attended the Ijoval Legion banquet in this city, he contracted a cold which was the primary cause of his death. A week ago last Monday he was able to leave the house, but had a relapse on the following day and gradually grew worse until yesterday, when his physicians gave up the .case and announced that he had only a few hours to live. The deceased was born in Shelby county, Kv., March 3, 1827, and was a son of William and Elizabeth

Youel) Alleu, natives of Yirginia. and of Scotch-Irish descent. His father was a farmer and died in Kentucky. Mayor Allen was reared in this state, his education being obtained in the public schools and completed in the State University at Bloomington. His parents removed from Kentucky in 1S31 and settled in Parke county, the son remaining with them until 1844, subsequently going to Mississippi, where he remained a year and returned to Parke county to study law ana teach school. In 1S52 he was admitted to the bar, after which he went to Dearborn county and opened a law office at Lawrenceburg. In 1S63 he removed to this city and opened [an office, forming a tartnership with the late Judge C. Y. Patterson in 1864. Afterwards the tirm was changed to Allen «.t Mack, Allen, Mack it Williams, and then to Allen, Mack it Davis. In 18S2 he was elected Judge of the Superior court of this county, to which position he was reelected in IS£*». Last spring he was the democratic candidate for mayor of the city and was elected. In 1853 he married Miss Henrietta Wedding, daughter of Judge Randolph Wedding, one of th eold settlers of Parke county, and whose

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home was in this county during the later days of his life. Mrs. Allen died about nine years ago, leaving nine children— Elizabeth Youel, Anna Wedding, Emily S., Mary, John Randolph, Henrietta, James M., Belle and Mack. Of these all are unmarried except Mary, who is the wife of Dr. Gott, of Craw fordsville. Jas. M., Mack, .Henrietta and Belle made their home with their father. Randolph and Anna reside in Denver, Eliza beth is in South Carolina and Emily is studying music in Ber lin. Judge Allen was a very close student, a sound reasoner and was al ways considered a leading member of his profession, He was of a quiet and retiring disposition, possessing none of those magnetic qualities which generally go to make a successful politician. The honors which he achieved were honestly won by true merit, and worn with be coming modesty. He was a good citizen in all that the term implies, and having faithfully discharged his duties towards his fellow man "after life's fitful fever he sleeps well,

The contractor for the street paying, Thomas W. Kinser, does not expect to commence work before April, when he will employ about 300 men and make things hum. In the meantime the Ohio street sewer is progressing so slowly that it threatens to be a centennial affair.

License to wed has been issued to the following couples this week: Shade Hudson and Ellsworth M. Heron.

Henry Brown and Anna L. Jones. James E. Peters and Emma Asherman. Charles J. Edwards and Lillian Schaffer. Frank M. Nichols bnd Emma Denham. James Whitted and Grade Anderson. John Fries and Mattie McKinney. Adolph Hare and Sarah F. Baird. Caleb Wilson and Ida Alice Little. Jesse Evans and Lila Viela Fulton.

The custom of keeping open house on New Year's day seems to have died out entirely in this city, Though many informal calls were made, and many ladies remained at home to receive friends there were no open house announcements. The day was not observed with any particular ceremony though many business houses were closed.

The following marriage returns have been made to the county clerk since last report. Chauacey O. Bogard, city 23 Emma Asherman, same 19 Edward M. Goodman, city 30 Mary L. Sealy, same 30 Albert, Foster, Fontanet, Ind MaWie Buck, same 19 John Hoesman, Macksville, Ind 25 Addle Black same 21 Joliann S. Willner, Riley, Ind 22 Sabina C. Schmidt, same 23 Christian Schilling, city 67 Mamie L. Barnard, same 44

The old .year departed and the new year arrived amid the noise and confusion common to those occasions. Early Thursday evei-ing the small boy inaugurated the occasion by firing otf tire crackers, and later in the evening he was joined by children of larger growth who indulged in shotguns, revolvers and anvil shooting. As tho clock struck midnight the bells all over the city were ruug and the steam whistles were turned loose. The usual swear off was indulged in, and by this time most of them have resumed the discarded habits with their usual regulaiity.

The Terre Haute P^lectrical club was orgauized iu this city this week by the employes of the electric light works and tho District Telegraph cdmpany. The following officers were elected

President—Robert Moore. Ylco President—John Davis. Secretary—William Bledsoe. Treasurer—W. H. Schafl'er. The object of the organization is the mutual improvement of its members in tlietr line of business. Headquarters will be established, a library will be procured, matters of interest will be dis cussed, and persons more familiar with electrical subjects will bo invited to locture.

Yesterday morning when Charley Hampton, who resides one mile south of Riley, in this county, was going out to his mother's barn he found John Maxwell's dead bodj in a ditch about four feet deep, alongside of the road, and his horse lying near. Maxwell was one of the best known farmers in the southern portion of the country. He had been iu town on Thursday, and on his way home stopped at Riley, leaving there about seven o'clock in an intoxicated condition. It is thought that he lost his hat, and iu looking for it the horse fell into the ditch with his rider under him. The deceased was about 60 years old and leaves a wife and two sons and two daughters, who are married. He was a prominent mason, and his death is regretted by many friends.

The council held another meeting in the council chamber Wednesday evening, for the purpose of opening bids for an electric light plant and letting the contract for the same. The bids were opened and read by the clerk. There were five of them, ranging from §13,850 for the building, to $71,594 for the plant. None of the bids included the price of grounds, whieh is estimated at {8,000, nor the 4,000 incandescent lights called for in the specifications. The "extras" which were not included in the plans and specifications, and which were carefully omitted from the bids, would run the cost of the plant considerably over $100,000, to say nothing of repairs. The bids were by no means clear, and although there were nearly a dozen electric light men present no explanation was requested, and they only attracted attention by the diamonds they wore. A sixth bid was put in by the home company to light the streets at $70 per light per year for a term of three years. As the other companies saw more money in patting in a plant they made no bids on lighting. But the contract wasn't let. The whole business went oyer until the regular meeting next Tuesday night,

and the special meeting adjourned. The council had evidently heard from their constituents, and if they are wise they will let the matter drop without further foolishness. Mr. King was n't there. In street parlance he has probably ''taken a tumble." It's tune, but "better late than never."

Last Saturday night George Bretteli shot and killed Green Bradd, in the former's saloon in Coal Bluff, this county.' Bretteli is an Englishman 53 years of age he is married, has a family of three grown sons, one of whom is blind, and weighs 320 pounds his neighbors sajr be has always been a peaceable man and a good citizen. Bradd was one of that kind of citizens of whom one is a surplus in any community. He was given to much dissipation and was never in his element unless engaged in a quarrel with some person, it didn't matter who he was 33 years old, a son-in-law qf Samuel P. Webster, of Coal Bluff, and leaves a wife and child. On Saturday Bradd was in his favorite condition, and started a quarrel with Tom Bretteli as the latter got ofl the train from this city. The parties fought, but were separated befriends. Later Bradd announced that there were going to be a couple of funerals in the Bretteli family, and that he was going to provide the corpses for the occasion. This threat was duly reported to George Bretteli, who at once sent his wife to see 'Squire Watts and have him issue a warrant for Bradd but she was too late, for on going out thedoor she met Bradd coming in he had no sooner got inside than Bretteli opened fire with a 44 caliber Smith A Wesson revolver. Three shots were fired, each one taking effect, and in a half hour Bradd was ready for the coroner. In the pockets of Bradd were found an open knife, a pair of lead knuckles and a stone tied up in a handkerchief. Bretteli at once came to town with 'Squire Watts aud was placed in jail. He talked freely about the affair, saying he bad acted in self defence, and expressed no regret.. He employed Jump, Lamb it Davis as his attorneys, and when tikeu before Justice Wildy on Monday was released on 93,000 bail, his bondsmen being S. C. Barker, E. H. Bindley, R. G. Watson, E. P. Fairbanks, Charles Moniuger and Samuel Clugston. No further steps will be taken until the grand jury is in ses sion again.

The ladies of the German Methodist church gave a social and entertainment in their place of worship on north Fifth street last evening. The programme consisted of recitations, vocal and instrumental music and stereopticon views. Refreshments were served at the W. C. T. U. room on Mulberry street.

Oysters, Oysters,

can or Bulk New York or Baltimore, at a reasonable price shipped through only by Express makiug thei^wJine and clean at Eiser's 9th and WaBash ave.

To All My Friends,

To all my Customers and the Public in general wish to express thanks—many thanks—for your kind patronage—for your kind feeling towards ma and toward my humble efforts to please von with the best of goods, the lowest prices and the largest assortment in Terre Haute. To all of you I wish from the bottom of my heart A HAPPY NEW YEAR, assuring all that I will try hard to deserve .your kind feeling and patronago in the future. Respectfully,

GEO. C. ROSS ELL.

Prop. The Fair, -S25 Main street.

Rich, Pare Candies.

Our own make and don't you forgot it. Try our 1). S. Hoarhound candy. Eiser, lth and Wabash avenue.

Wanted.

C. L. it F. A. Seeburger, corner Tenth and Main streets, want 1000 head of live hogs. They also pay tho highest market price for beef cattle, veal, sheep, itc. Farmers should give them a call.

The freshest of fresh vegetables, and every kind of canned goods of the best brands are to be found at E. R. Wright's, 647 and 049 Main street.

wall paper r^rs'

ings. Hughes iV Lewis, 28 S. I* ifth St.

Some of those fine Florida Oranges left at

During the year 1891 no shoe firm in the city has enjoyed as good a trade as Stein fc Heckelsberg, 513 Main street, and appreciating the confidence reposed in them by the public it is thbir intention to do much better in 1892 than ever before. They commence the New Year with the finest stock of shoes of every description ever bronght to Terre Haute, and they have marked their prices down to the lowest notch, so that you cannot help buying. Give them a trial.

Have you ever tried the Climax Laun dry of late, the best in the city, recognized so by other laundries? We will go one better, we will give you collars and cufb. Call at Schluer's, the hatter, and

get

a ticket explaining how we will

do it. No chance business here. Everybody treated alike, whether you are a big customer or a small one.

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and another car load equally as good now on the way. 647 and 649 Main street. Call and try them.

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Ladies and Children's

CLOHKS

Continued. Just two weeks prior to our annual inventory. All winter goods greatly reduced and bargains in every department.

HERZ' BAZAR,

512 & 614 Wabash Ave.

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THE 'FAVORITE BASE BURNERS,

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STATE AND COUNTY

Taxes lor 18 9 1.

Notice is hereby gls en that, tlx-Tax Duplicate for the Year ISO! Is nou- in my hands, and that 1 am now ready to receive the Taxes charged thereon. Th following table shows the rate of taxation 011 "each $100 taxable property and Poll Tax in each Township.

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Sterility.

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TIEIRIE^IE HATJ'TE UN" ID.

tt®" References: L. B. Martin, H.eo'y Terre Haute Savings Hmk. Geo. K. Karringt.on, SIM: T. II. A I. U. It. K. Hulinan, Sr., Wholesale Cir.cer. A. G. \ustin. Hardware. C. Stimson, Lawyer. Prof. E. W. Kemp, Statu Normal. I). N. Taylor, Judge I'lrcult Court. Levi HammerJy, County Recorder.'

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Total Rate and Poll Tax

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Dog Tax: For every male, 81,00: for every female, V2M for each additional dog, S2.00,

receipt before leaving the offlee and see that it covers all your property.

People are taxed for what they own on April 1st of each year. Taxes arc due on the -31st day of December, and tax-payero may pay the full amount 01 such taxes on or IK-fore the third Monday in April following or may, at their optimi, pay one-half thereof 011 or before the said third Monday, and the remaining one-half on or before the first Monday in November following provided, however, that all road taxes charged shall be paid "prior to the third Monday in April, as prescribed by law and provided further, that in all emeu where as much as one-half of the amount of taxes charged against a tax-payer shall not be paid on or Iwfore the third Monday In April, the whole amount unpaid shall become due and returned delinquent, and be collected as provided by

^Delinquent Land* are advertised on or about the first Monday In January, and are offered for sale on the second Monday in February of each year. The Treasurer is responsible for taxes he could have collected therefore tax-payers ought to remember that their taxes MUST be paid every year.

No County Order will be paid to any person owing Delinquent Tax. Road Receipts will not be received except on First Installment of Taxes. Tax-payei* who have Free Gravel Road and Drainage Tax to pay, should see that they have a separate receipt for each road and Drain the property is assessed on.

For the collection of which I may be found at my offlce in Terre Haute, as directed by law mar

Pay Your Taxe* Promptly and Avoid Cout.

GUS. A. CONZMAN,

Treasurer Vigo County.