Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 29, Number 24, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 10 December 1898 — Page 8

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1'EllSONAL AND SOCIAL

[AUDITION-AT. I'KKKON A I. OK HBC'OND PAOE] Mrs. Merrill N\ Smith entertained at duplicate whist yesterday afternoon, in compliment to Mrs. Virgina E. Perryman of Atlanta, Ga.

Miss Fannie Blake gave a luncheon yesterday for Miss Susan Meade Strong and her guests, Miss Jane Bennett of Pittsburg, Miss Hanna of Alton, 111., and Miss Nema Whitcomb of Clinton.

The Kev. and Mrs. Charles H. Percival gave a reception Thursday evening at their borne, in Houth Sixth street. Mr. and Mrs. Percival received their guests in the drawing rooms, which were decorated with yellow chrysanthemums and palms. In the library, which was decorated with piuk roses and carnations, was the punch bowl, presided over by MissSidonia Bauermeister and Miss Mary Foster. Mrs. R. G. Watson, Mrs. Frank Wagner and Mrs. Henry Albrecht assisted in receiving the guests and ushered them into the dining room, where delicious refreshments were served. Mrs. Alex Crawford, Mrs. Joseph Weinstein, Miss Jessie Perdue and Miss Alice Weinstein took turns in serving the chocolate and coffee, assisted by the Misses Kate and Louise Hunley, Miss Louise Watson, Miss Lillian Jones, Miss Kate Paddock and Miss Francis Curtis. A stringed orchestra, stationed in the hall and screened from view played during the evening, adding greatly to the pleasure of the guests.

Mrs. James Hunter entertained at whist. Wednesday night, in honor of Mrs. James C. McGregor.

The wedding of Norman F. Bindley and Miss Bertha Whitcomb, only daughter of Charles Whitcomb, will occur on the twenty-first of December.

The officers of the Torre Haute Golf club have issued invitations to the members of the club for a dance on Friday, December 16, at Duonweg's ball.

Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Coffin, of south Center street entertained at euchre last Saturday night. Refreshments were served and a most enjoyable time was had. Those present were Messrs. and Mesdames W. C. Downing, George Thixstun, A. S. Zinn, Guber, Frank A. Skelton, Thomas Sharkey and A. M. Uuderhill.

Mrs. Samuel It. Hamill gave a tea Thursday afternoon at her home on south Sixth street, in honor of her sister, Miss Laura Sawyer, of Piqua, Ohio. They were assisted in receiving by Miss Hana, of Alton III., Miss Jane Bennett of Pittsburg and Miss Nema Whitcomb of Clinton. The house was dnrkened and lighted by lamps and was decorated with cut flowers. Miss Virginia Somes and Miss Fannie Blake assisted in entertaining the guests, and invited them into the dining room for refreshment*. Miss Mary Foster and Miss Grace Jenekes presided at the table, while Miss Jane Hunter and Miss Franceaka Strong assisted in serving the guests.

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Heeves of El wood, Ind,, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. W. C. May, of north Eighth street, and will remain for the holidays.

The Hawthorne Literary Circle met on Wednesday evening at the'home of Mrs. Charles B. lteihle. on south Fifth street It was the "guest night" of the club, and all arrangements had been made to make the meeting a social success. The house was beautifully decorated with quantities of cut (lowers and palms, and the colors of the club, pink aud whit4\ were everywhere in evidence, and this color scheme was carried out in all the details of the reception. The guests were received by Mrs. Reihle, assisted by Mrs. Spain, who is the president of the club. After an interesting programme had been rendered, delicious refreshments were served upstairs. The room was v®ty prettily decorated with flowers aud palms, the colors of the club being prominent in the decorations, and also in the refresbttmils, so far as possible. Mrs. Morgan presided over the coffee urn. atul issfe&fie&de Town ley, Agnes McNabb, Mary RiHahd Anna Hughes assisted In ^serving tb*» refresh meats. The guests were representatives from the different clubs of the citv.\They were: Mm J. T. Scoville

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and Mrs. James Gordon, Woman's club Mrs. Lucius Lybrand, Tuesday club Mrs. Montgomery, Saturday Circle Mrs. Otto Reihle, Irving Circle Mrs. M. L. Combs Friday Circle Mrs. Hazeldine and Miss Warburst, Terre Haute Musical club Miss Carl Brake, Friday Circle Mrs. Jessie Conant, Winona Reading Circle Miss Alice Weinstein, Young Woman's club Mrs. Robertson, Mrs. Funk, Mrs. Ella Irwin, Mrs. Witmer, Mrs. Joseph Watson, Mrs. S. B. Hughes and the Misses Edith Whitcomb, Anna Su,rrell, Beatrice Saunders, Florence Idler, Anna Hughes and Gertrude Spain. The members present were: Mrs. 'Reihle, Mrs. Spain, Mrs. Fuhr, Mrs. Boyd, Mrs. Burden, Mrs Kennedy, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Rendel, Mrs. Callahan, Mrs. Gardiner. Mrs. McNabb, Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Hill, and the Misses Mary Hill, Bess Townley, and Agnes McNabb. The members all wore pink and white carnations, and proved themselves such charming hostesses that the guests present will not soon forcet the "guest night" of the Hawthorne Circle.

Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Sibley entertained their friends on Tuesday evening to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of their wedding. The house was decorated, in the dining room were festoons of smilax, and vases of white and yellow chrysanthemums, in the parlors were vases of'white roses. A three course supper was served. The amusements of the evening were cards and selections on the graphophone. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. A. Foster, Messrs. and Mesdames Charles and Scott Bell, Will Wildy, Frank Sibley, Dr. Si»ees, Brice Taylor, Will Brown, Bert Taylor, Lewis, Coffin Mesdames Phoebe Sibley, Alleu, Carson Miss Allen, Miss Foster, J. D. Bell, Wm. Lovesy, Roy

Sibley, Harold

Wildy, Herbert Bell. The Friday History Circle is the title of an addition to the large number of literary societies in this city. Its meetings are held on the first and third Fridays of each month. The work for the present year is Parmeles' History of Spain, supplemented by the Bayview Magazine, a publication devoted to studies of modern Spain. The members are: Mrs. O. E. Conner, president Mrs. G. M. Eppert, secretary Mrs. Walter Failing, treasurer, and Mesdames Carl Elliott, Harry Jackson, Will Hays, Fred Lawrence, L. P. Luckett, W. R. Mattox, Joseph Mulliken and Miss Emma Swineheart.

Mrs. John T. Beasley gave a charming card party at her home on south Fifth street, Wednesday afternoon. The house and tables were decorated in yellow and white which, were the colors of the afternoon. Mrs. Beasley received the guests and was assisted by her sister, Mrs. Chas. Eugene Warren, of Sullivan. Mrs. Beasley deserves credit for introducing a very convenient and beautiful idea in the way of score cards. Those at her party were tied with ribbon each to a chrysanthemum, which did away with the trouble of inquiring "Are you yellow?" or "Are you whiteP" to find out which lady took the gentleman's part and which that of the fairer sex. The prizes were awarded as follows: The first lady's prize to Mrs. John Piety, a handsome cut glass dish the second lady's prize to Mrs. Fred Brown, a cut glass viniagrette the first gentleman's prize to Mrs. W. H. Duncan, a cut glass bell the second gentleman's prize to Mrs. H. C. Miller, a bon-bon spoon.

Colonel W. H. Fairbanks has returned from a months' visit at his former home at Joplin, Mo.

W. J. Ijams has been in Chicago this week attending the annual meeting of the American Trotting Association, of which he is president.

Mrs. Fred B. Smith gave two very delightful euchre parties Wednesday for her guests Miss Gwendolyn Larsh, and Miss Duff, of Nebraska City. Her home on south Sixth street was most attractive with palms and flowers and in the afternoon there were eight tables of ladies/ besides several others who were not card players. Prizes were won by Mrs. Emil Froeb, Mrs. B. B\ McKeen, Mrs. Edson Kidder, and Mrs. John R. Crapo. In the evening there were twelve tables and one couple over, which instead of being an unlucky number was a pleasant conversation corner arranged in the library upstairs. Prizes were won by Grant Fairbanks and Miss Laura E. Cox.

How's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.

F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J, Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm.

Wkst & Tkvax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O. Wamtixg. Kin'nan* & Marvix, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.

Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.

Hall's Family Pills are the best.

Now, if you want the very best work in art photography and artistic framing come to The Modern. Priced reduced.

Prices for Pure Candies of my own manufacture is low as others charge you for in or go W it next door to Roots big store.

Fresh Butter at H. A. Burget tV Co.'s, 320 Main Street Two pounds for 25 cents.

Everything in the line of !Queenswaret China, Glass, Crockery, etc., in the greatest profusion at Hammer-

307 Main street

cannot be beaten.

Cur prices

Imported Beer Mugs

TERES HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MALL, DECEMBER 10, 1898.

Prices as follows: 50c. 79c, $1, $1.35. $1.50. $1.73, $2 and on up to $10 each. •-. -r— .'Cf-ff'-

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The fad for German "Bier-stein is on the increase, and so the prices are proportionately lower. Their true use is being lost sight of and they are now almost exclusively used for decorative purposes. Many of the mugs are embossed with quaint German mottos, such as

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From the Par There come Christmas gifts of unchanging value—the popular Oriental Rugs. There can be no nicer gift thing, for these useful, beautiful rugs retain their brightness and beauty long after rugs of domestic manufacture would have fallen to pieces.

There's only one successful way to buy "Orientals" and that is to go to an honest dealer, one whom you know—one who is here to stay.

We sell Orientals just as we sell other goods, with a living profit. Our assortment is very large. We'd be pleased tp^ho^the rugs to you. '',

Queen Insurance Co. Northern Assurance Co.

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,. Drum stoszet an." Our assortment embraces mugs at 25c. $1, $1.23, $1.50 and $2 and $2.50. Prices vary according to the size.

PhotorHedal lions

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Tnere a vast difference between our photoa on a those commonly a town. We bought direct from the best factory' in the country and so insured the best designs and tho lowest prices. There are in our assortment all of the favorite subjects such as "St. Cecelia," "Paul

and Virginia," "Nydia," "Queen Louise" and others. But the line also contains all of Hargrave's copyrighted subjects, among which may be mentioned the following popular ones. "Blind Man's Bluff," "News From Home," "Old, Old Story," "Chums," "A Letter to Papa," "The Tryst," "Come Here Doggie" and half a hundred others.

$2. $2.50, double.

FIRE, CYCLONE, LIFE AND ACCIDENT

HERZ S BULLETIN.

"And avoid the rush." Of, Course if every woman that sees this advertisement were to follow our advice we'd have the Christmas rush now —so y6u would gain no comfort by buying so early. It's a pretty sure thing, however, that not one woman in every ten who reads this 4ad" will buy before Cnristmas week —there is not yet the "Christmas-ish" feeling in the air that brings out the crowds.

Tf one woman out of every ten buys now, we**are satisfied —it will ease the crowds later on. And you may depend upon it that the one woman will buy bet-

ter thin her nine sister shoppers who wait till Christmas weekstocks are now complete and buying is easy. v-

Salve and Pufl Boxes Gold Rings.

A fortunate pura a money-needing importer enables us to offer 100 cut glass salvo and puff boxes, with J|§ gold-filled jeweled tops atSl, $1.50,

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Chatelaine Watches. No nicer gift thing than a pretty Chatelaine Walcb, and at our'prlces they are no longer an extravagance. Two styles here: One of gun-metal, with bow-knot pin, good Swiss movement, and really worth 87.50. Our price for this watch in a pretty leather case Is $3.98 The other style is of sterling .diver, beautifully enameled in red, green or blue Swiss movement enameled bow-knot pin real value $14. Complete in bandsame plush case for $8-48

These prices are special the number of watches is limited. Moral—Buy now.

Wonderful Waist Values A Never-to-be-repeated Chance

Lot 3—Ladles' Winter Waists, fancy

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Goods purchased now will be kept here free and delivered at any time during the holidavs mmm

Jewelry Department

HERE'S more Jewelry here than you're used to

seeing here—lots more. And the goods are finer—there are better sorts than we ever handled before. We are not going into the regular jewelry business, however. Stocks must move too fast here for that—and profits are adjusted too low. What we have is a line of jewelry that will please most any one—provided that they want moderately-priced things, under $10.00 and most under $5.00. On such articles we can assure a saving of from 25 to 75 per cent. Don't you think that it is worth your while to investigate this stock of ours?,. /I •, l\

Cyrano Chains. Fashions latest fancy—hero in pearl, crystal, imitation amethyst, steel and combinations. at 25c, 50c, 75c, $1 and $1.25.

Nethersole Bracelets. Those popular plain band bracelets are here in sterling silver at $1.50, $8, $.60, $3, $3.50, $5 and $8. At $2.50 we are showing very pretty one with four sterling silver hearts.

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compelled to get ready for the manufacture of spring goods, so he let go of the entire balance of his winter stock at a decided loss. We were the fortunate purchasers, and you get these nobby new waists at a saving of 33I to 50 per cent.ii.»

I—Ladies' Plaid Winter Waists, a variety of patterns, really worth 50c sale price 25c

2—Ladies' Plaid and Fancy Winter Waists, made correctly and worth at least$1 sale price...-50c

Tings with one or 50c with 3 sets at$l and $1.50 fine cluster in vashapes

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Waists, prettily braided and actually worth $1.50 sale price.— SI.OO Lot 5—Ladies*

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... nel Waist, well made and very pretty. cheap at$2.00 sale price.. $(,25 Lot

... Waists—blue,cardinal,black,green.

"mixtures and full lined plaids, easl- brown and cadet. The waists are ly worth $1.25 and $1-50 aale price handsomely braided and really ..75c cheap at $3.00 sale price S2.00

T. J. GRIFFITH

Or jfia« this One line especially for Xxaaa. Tbfs is a beautiful shoe. {Ladies' and Cents' Slippers tJ. for gifts. Call at 430 Main st.

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Book Department. Almost. $10,000 worth of books and stationery hero In this full-fledged book storo. Tho stock in the department proper is just a small fraction of tho entire amount. Our reserve stock in basement would astonish most anybody. Wo propose to sell most of those books during tho next three weeks, and wo can do it with onr low prices. You can easily bo waitod on as we have six sales-girls in tho department.

Here's a partial list of now books and prices: Adventures "of Francois, by Wetr

Mitchell $1 15 A Great Lovo, by Clara Louiso Burnham W The Instinct of Step-Fatherhood, by

Lillian Bell 1 05 Roden's Corner, by Henry Stoton Merrlman 1 Tho Red Axe, by 8. R. Crockett 1 05 Afterwards, by Ian Maclaren 1 09 When Knighthood was In Flower, by

Edwin Caskoden 1 80 Hawaii and a Revolution, by Mary Krout 1 45 Tho Day's Work, by Rudyard Kipling... 1 15 Paris (2 vols.,) by Emil Zola.'. 1 39 Tho Forest Lovers, by Maurice Holrlett 1 15

A Bible Bargain ,4 Gonulno Bagster Teacher's Bible, bound in French Morocco, vinity circuit, gilt edgo, slzo 8Kx5K really worth $3 or more our special price, 98c.

Tho books can lie perfectly flat they can be folded right back, or they can bo rolled up without Injury to tho back or sewing. Bagster Bibles contain Old and New Testaments according to the Authorized Version, together with new and revised Helps to Bible Study. Rewritten and brought entirely up-to-date. Anew Concordance and an indexed Bllile AtlAs with 17 full page illustrations printed in gold and color, and 12 new maps.

"Wherever E is Is spo on on Imagines that Mr. en ty's a known. Ono cannot enter a school room or look at a boy's bookshelf without seeing half dozen familiar volumes. JVir. Henty is

no doubt the most successful writer for boys, and the one to whose new volumes they look forward every Christmas with pleasure"— Review of Reviews.

A new edition printed from new plates, cloth bound beautiful cover design Illustrated: olivine top, (prevents soiling.) Publisher's price 18c our price 39c. 87 titles.

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