Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 27, Number 44, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 1 May 1897 — Page 5

OF LOCAL INTEREST.

The body of the late Charles Kern) once sherifT of this county, and afterwards prominent in Chicago business and political circles, was brought to this city, Wednesday afternoon, and placed in the vault at Highland Lawn, where it will remain until Mrs. Kern has completed the ercction of a magnificent mausoleum. The remains were met at the station by many of the old friends and a committee consisting of Dr. Young, J. W. Cruft, Geo. E. Farrington. W. T. Ik-auchamp, Chas. liaur and II. II. Houdinot, who acted as pail bearers. Mrs. Kern is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs It. L. Ball, on south Fifth street.

Ezra Davy, a brother of Henry W. Davy, the well known Vandalia engineer, died Sunday afternoon, aged iH years. He was a veteran of the late war, having been a member of the Sixth Indiana cavalry.

The cemetery commissioners this week set apart a number of lots on the beautiful knoll east of thee Impel at Highland Lawn for the burial of soldiers and sailors, and on which to erreot a monument. It, is one of the most beautiful locations in Highland Lawn, which is year by year showing the result of the care and attention it has received at the hands of the capable superintendent, .lames Baine.

It is quite the proper thing now to organize church cycling clubs. Both the Centenary and Congregational churches have such clubs and have runs at regular intervals.

It seems quite certain that Klectius Fowler, a laborer in the employ of Geo. C. Dodson, is to receive a share in the estate of his grandfather, who died in ('ripple (.'reek, leaving a fortune estimated to be over twenty million dollars. His share of the estate will be one fourth of this. Fowler lives inan humble cottage on south First street, with his family, consisting of his wife and one child, and the fortune will be greatly appreciated. The legatee is over seventy vears of age.

The Short Story Publishing Co., of Boston, publishers of that unique magazine, the Black Cat, recently offered prizes aggregating £2,1(H) for the best short storie-t, and in thi- competition just decided one of Terre llaute's cleverest literary women, Mrs. Mary Foote Arnold, wife of Win. F. Arnold, of south Center street, carried off a ?I(X prize. Mrs. Arnold has done much creditable literary work, and her success iu this competition, which attracted all the leading authors of the country, is gratifying to her many friends. The time of the publication of her story is not announced.

Uncle Jerry Hidden, of south Seventh street, celebrates to-day the fiftieth mini-j versarv of his arrival in Terre Haute, and he will do it in a novel manner, by eating his dinner in the same house where he sat down to his first meal after his arrival here. When he landed here the 1st. of May, 1847, then a boy of years: he found employment In the mill of Arbra Holmes, well known in the early history of Terre Haute. Hidden had noplace to board, and on invitation of his employer ate his first

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Mrs. Kllen L. Modesitt. relict of the late James Modesitt, died last Saturday overling at the home of her nephew, John Mason Duncan, in Clay county. She was one of the best known residents of Terre Haute and during her residence here was one of the prominent members of the Con- ,, ,.. ,.. and companionable to-flav as if the weight of this city gregational church, she was a relative of J, President Franklin Pierce, and came here from New England.

of only 23 years rested on his shoulders.

Earl Delancey and Frank Cooper, two

well known young men are in jail, charged with assault and battery with intent to kill Walter Xorris. of south Third streat. The affray took place Monday night, at the corner of Third and Washington streets, and resulted from a dispute about a young woman who lives iu that neighborhood. Norris made a remark about Delancey and Cooper as they passed the crowd of which he was a member, and they turned on him and cut him badly. It was thought at first that Norris would die, but at last accounts he was recovering slowly from his injuries.

In the recent teachers' examination under the direction of County Superintendent H. W. Curry, one of the questions asked applicants for license was this: "What were the issues of the last campaign?" An Otter Creek applicant answered the question, as follows: "The issue was between free silver and prosperity and sound money and starvation." The superintendent is such an ardent Democrat that he will doubtless sacrifice the ethics of the profession temporarily in order to mark he young man jne hundred on that question.

The friends of Charlie Duflin are urging him to become a candidate for the position of national president of the T. P. A. at the annual convention to be held at Nashville in June.

Mrs. Vinnie Hook, relict of the late Capt. James Hook, died at her home on north Seventeenth street last Saturday, aged 72 years. One son, James, and one daughter, Mrs. S. L. Fenner, survive her.

Mrs. Minnie Lawson. died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lyon, oil north Center street, last Saturday evening, aged twenty-four years. Deceased was a graduate of the high school, was for a long time stenographer for the Water Works company, and a young woman of most estimable character, with a large circle of friends.

The remodelling of the Dealing block at Sixth and Main streets, for the use of A. Her/.. recalls the fact that of the original tenants of the building, which was completed in 1S(T, only one now remains, A. G. Austin & Co. This firm removed from the room at present occupied by Finkbiner & Duenweg, and for thirty years have occupieil the same room. With the possible exception of the firm of Brokaw Bros, no other Terre Haute firm can claim such a record.

John S. Beach, whose Prairie City bank closed its doors on August 12th, 1S!(3, with disastrous effect on the depositors who had placed confidence in him, will be placed on trial for embezzlement iu the Parke Circuit court on the 19th of May. The case was taken to Kockville on change of venue.

Win. E. Hendrich, the well known abstract man, is laid up at his home southeast of the city, as the result of a runaway accident Thursday morning. While driving in from his suburban residence his horse became frightened near Fourth and Poplar and ran away, throwing him out, as well as his daughter. Carrie, who was coming in to school. He had a couple of fingers broken, his left knee dislocated, and was otherwise shaken up, but his injuries are not as serious as first reported. His daughter was not seriously injured.

The Wabash Cycling club's Decoration day meet this year will be held on Monday, May Slst, The judges selected are Milton Herz, Chas. M. Miller and Geo. C. Rossell, while Will Teel will be starter, J. Fred Probst, referee, and Will Bloomer, Cha*. Nehf and Chas. Kern, timers. Over $600 worth in pilxes have already been sec a red for the meet, with more to follow.

A new livery stable is being erected on

50c Mulberry street, in the rear of the whole-

nn being ereottxi by John F. Brinkman, and

uOIU "0nH $0 UU jt will le occupied by a large stable

under he management of .1 stock company,

which is under course of organisation.

The last legislature enacted a law giving cities the right to adopt ordinances reguI at ing and controlling transient merchants, such as the great "clothing manufacturers' sale" that took place here a few weeks ago. The right is conferred in the following words: "The common councils of ineor-

Sometimes You Wonder

Whether it is economy to buy a Bicycle that lists below $100, or not. Look at the '97 Patee at $60, and if you can point out a difference of $40 between it and any Bicycle on earth you are good.

J. FRED PROBST,

REPAIRING. SUNDRIES AND RENTING.

The oil Light Guards, once the crack company of Western Indiana, has reorganized by the election of the following officers: M. X. Smith, president: W. E. Dnnaghoe. secretary and treasurer, and Frank C. Donaldson, historian. A list of the members shows that of the entire list of those who had baen connected with the old company, lorty-eight are still residents

The governor announcel the members of his military staff this week, and Terre Haute fared very well at his hands. The following gentlemen from this city were given the positions named: Paymaster General. Lewis B. Martin, a position he had under Governor Matthews, with rank of colonel: assistant quartermaster general, with rank of lieutenant colonel, Russell B. Harrison: aide, with rank of major, Geo. W. Krietensteiu. The staff will make its first appearance in gorgeous new uniforms at the G. A. R. encampment at Richmond this month.

Mrs. Lizzie Reinicke, wife of Adolph Reinicke, of south Tenth street, a well known German resident, took a dose of worm medicine on Saturday last, and it caused her death in great agony on Monday evening. She was fo?ty years of age, and leaves one daughter. It is said her husband will sue the west side druggist who sold her the medicine, for damages, it being the second case in recent months where the sale of the same medicine has produced death. The other death was that of a Clay county woman.

Ernest Boldt, one of the best known German residents of Terre Haute, living at the corner of Fourth and Crawford streets, was adjudged insane this week, and taken to the asylum at Indianapolis. He is quite wealthy, but recently took a notion into his head that he had lost all his money. It preyed on his mind to such an extent as to affect it, and the insanity proceedings were begun by his family that he might be given treatment, in the hope that a cure may be affected. porated cities shall have the power to enact and enforce ordinances to license, tax and regulate branch stores or establishments and department stores and all other concerns established in said cities for temporary business only." City Attorney Pugh is preparing an ordinance in accordance with this law, and will present it at the next meeting of the council. It is needless to say that it will be adopted and strictly enforced.

Vigo county has always been noted for the number o£ prisoners she has had tfte prison south, and she is equally well represented in the Plainfield reform school, where there are forty-seven boys who own to Vigo county as their homes.

The United States civil service commission has ordered that an examination be held by its local board in this city on Saturday, June 4th, 1897, commencing at nine o'clock a. 111., for the grades of clerk and carrier iu the postal service. Information regarding the examination can be had of George \V. Tipton, secretary board of examiners, at the post office.

The police board meted out its first punishment 011 Monday, when Patrolman Patrick Casey was given a lay-off of thirty days for shooting at a small boy he had attempted to arrest, but who gave him the hot foot. Under the new rules an officer will be discharged for such ftri Offense, but the shooting occured a short time before the new force was selected.

The work of remodelling the old store room to be occupied by W. H. AlbrecLt & Co. has progressed far enough to show that it is to lie one of the handsomest business buildings in Terre Haute. The stone front adds very much to the appearance of the building, to which two stories are being added, making it five stories in height. Messrs. Albrecht will open their new store about the first of September, with an entire new stock of dry goods. It is said that their stock will cost them $100,000, and the money will be paid on the delivery of the goods.

Poor old Lamasco! She can't even play basket ball, and when our baseball team gets a chance at her in the Central league race, there is no telling what the people down there will do. The Y. M. C. A. basket ball team went down there Monday and trounced the Evansvillians to the tnne of 8 to 5. The Evansville people did the square thing by the visitors, however, by tendering them a banquet and reception after the games the affair being in charge of the ladies* auxiliary of the Evansville association.

Collett Park has been opened for the season. and presents a very attractive appearance. The band concerts will begin some time dnring the coming month.

642 Wabash Ave.

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AUTE SATURDAY ETE^fflG^AIL, MAY 1,1897.

Wonderful South American Blood ... Quickly x^ssipat§§ $11 scrofulous taints in the system, cureft^pimples, blotches and sores on the face, thoroughly cleanses the blood of£boils, carbunkles, abscesses and eruptions, renders the skin clear, young and beantifal. If you would escape blood poison with all its train of horrors, do not fail to use this masterly blood purifier, which has performed such stupendous cures in all cases Of shattered constitution and depravity of the biood. Bad health signifies*bad blood. Sold by all druggists in Terre Haute, Ind.

Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the "New Great South Ameriean Kidney Cure." This new remedy is a great surprise on account of its exceeding promptness in relieving pain in the bladder kidneys, back and every part of the urinary passages in male or female. It relieves retention of water and pain in passing it almost immediately. If you want quick relief and cure this is your remedy. Sold by all wholesale and retail druggists in Terre Haute, Ind.

Monday, 9 A. M.

Reserved seats for Elks' Minstrels at White's, 625 Main.

Dr. E. Detclion's Anti Diuretic May be worth to you more than $100 if you have a child who soils bedding from incontenence of water during sleep. Cures old and young alike. It arrests the troubleat once. $1. Sold by all druggists in Terre Haute, Ind.

GREEN?

Yes, It Is Green! T.J. GRIFFITH

Has a beautiful Shoe for those who like the new color. Griffith is our up-to-date Shoe man. He has eleven different shades of Shoes in colors. Every style, from $1.50 to $5.00. Call and see, be convinced that No. 420 Main street is the place to buy a

Palace Shoe Store,

T. J. GRIFFITH, Proprietor.

Until May 15th, you can buy Steel Ranges at 10 per cent, off regular prices on time and 5 per cent, extra off for cash.

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For Clever and Timothy and all kinds of Seeds, call on Bauermeister & Busch, First and Main streets.

Fancy boxes and baskets for candies and it at E is

In all your shoe purchases you can do no b.-tter than to visit Boegeman's, 104 south Fourth street. He bandies nothing but the very best grades of shoes, and he sells them at such reasonable prices as to make it an object to visit him for all your shoes, whether for the big folks, or the little ones. He is making a specialty just now of Tans, of which he has a full and complete line. To get the very best shoes, and save money, remember Boegeman's.

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The Genuine Knox have the above Trade Mark in them.

CORNER FIFTH AND MAIN STREETS.

Terre Hautes

Sunday Game called at 3 o'clock. Week day Games at 3:30.

PARK CASINO OPENING OF THE SEASON

Thursday and Friday, May 6th and 7th.

'MINSTRELS

Introducing a number of well-known business and professional men in a novel and interesting programme/ BEAUTIFUL SINGING. MAGNIFICENT DRILLING.

GRACEFUL DANCING. CLEVER COMEDY WORK. You have had a season's lay-off from amusements. Make your arrangements to attend this clever and original entertainment.

POPULAR PRICES, 16, 25, 3S and r,Oc

Reserved Seats on Sale Monday at White's Candy 8tore.

Cover your walls with the latest and most artistic papers. New patterns, new shades of color, are coming in daily. Such another stock to select from isn't to be found in the city. This means you can be suited without question, and that the enormous purchases we make enables us to make prices lower than anywhere else for the same grades.

PRICES TO SUIT EVERYBODY.

If you want good work, then come and leave your

Traquair Wall Paper Co.

415 OHIO STREET.

At THE BIO STORE

Ladies' Knox Hats.

"NVe are Terre Haute agents for above celebrated hats. These hats are simply perfection, only the very best and finest material being used, the trimmings being worth the price of any other kind. They were awarded the gold medal at the World's Fair, and are worn by people who like a correct style sailor.

We also sell the celebrated

Bingham-Hopkins Co.'s Sailor Hats at $2.50 and $3.

Other fine Sailor Hats at $1.98, $1.75, $1.48, $1.25, 98c, down to 25c.

HASIJ BALL Opening of ibe Championship Season.

TERRE HAUTE'S

BIGGEST RETAIL STORE.

Evansvilles

Saturday, Sunday and Honday, May 8th, 9th and 10th.

One fine line in. Another on the way. Cheaper than ever. ALL, NEW AND LATEST DESIGNS.

FISBECK'S.

309 WABASH AVENUE.

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