Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 9

SATURDAY EVENING TELEGRAPH OFFICE: ARMORY HALL BU1LUINU. COlt. TH1HI) AND I'lASA STS. THK DAILY IB dollverml to all ports of tho city of Alton, North Alton anil Upper Alton, for ten corns por woek. Mulled to any address at the rate it nnr yenr.

THK tlifl IttrKOStrlrcnln- Inn of nny paper in Alton, nnd Is thn Imst nodliiiii roi'mlvtirtlBoi's. nouNKIlTHIIlll AND I'rARA STKKETH. TKI.K- HONK H8, SATURDAY AUG. 2. THK body of Mrs.

Martha Wood, was taken to Girnrd for burial this morning, on tho 9:15 train. Peaches, Oranges nnd Lemons nt Connor's. 2-lt REV. D. Haebcrle, of St.

Louis, will 'supply the pulpit of the Evangelical church to-morrow morning. THE large number of sidewalks now being constructed, has caused bricklayers to be in demand, and an idle one cannot be found. Hot and Cold baths nt Maul McNely's 214 Pinaa street. ap 0 dly Quarton gave his decision IVrsonnl. 1 Dr.

Roberts, han returned from Tampa, Florida, in excellent health, and will t.nkf up the practice of his profession in this city for tho balance of tho summer. Miss Emily TJion, of this city, left last Saturday for Alton, where sho will spend several weeks viHltinu friends. Ailnn'tc. Miss Milllo Thist, of St. Louis, is visiting here, tho guost of Miss Frlda Raiblo.

Mrs. Milieu, of St. Louis, nnd Mrs. Ada Gould, of Memphis, the latter a sister of Mrs. Starr, are the guest of Oapt.

and Mrs. H. a. Starr. Mrs.

M. Simpson and Miss Blanch, Davis, of St. Louis, who have been visiting with Mrs. Oapt. G.

Starr, have returned homo. Miss Maggie Listeman, after a pleasant visit with tho Misses DeiseH, has returned to her homo in Collinsville. Mr. E. F.

Deterding returned this morning from an extended trip through tho east. Mrs. Henry R. Phinney and daughters, Misses Mamie and Lnlu, and son, Henry, started for Lake Bluff, last evening, in search of cool breezes. Messrs.

L. T. Pates and Will. Per- BEFORE FALL STOCK IS BOUGHT OULBI to Soil EVERY PIECE OF A NTS! if tlioro in the -Ward-McGentlon case, this morning. He fined Mr.

McGentlon $0 for taking the sheep unlawfully from the pasture. THE Hudson will cross bats with a local picked nine to-morrow. The club has been strengthened, since it last played, by the addition of several valuable men. THE funeral of Sadie, daughter of Mrs. Kohoe, whose death occured yesterday afternoon, took place from the family residence, on the corner of Second and Vine street, this afternoon, at 2 o'clock.

Money to loan on improved farm property. Por particulars, apply to Gco H. Smiley. tf THE BALD Eagle and the Pike ran aground last night at the dike where the Dolphin was stuck on Thursday. Barges were sent up to take part of the loads so that they will probably get off to-day.

rin went fishing yesterday afternoon, PIERSON GARR DRY GOODS COMPANY. See our Pretty Jelly Tumblers with at 24c each. Hoppe's Tin Covers China Hall. See our extra good Flint Mason's Fruit Jars, they are the best In town. We know it and want you to know it.

Special notice is called to our Mason's Pint Flint Jars, they have tops same size as quarts or half gallons; there iby making them easy to clean and when filled make a beautiful package. They are nice for jelley, jam or preserves. Like many othc-r good things you'll find them only at Hoppe's China Hall. See our Hammocks at $1, $1.25, fl.60 and $1.76, and then the little ones for Baby at 50c each. They are all the best we could find for the money after chopping hard for them.

-Hoppe's China Hall. See our "Pretty Babies" carriages at $4. 75 to 120.00 at Hoppe's China Hall. See our new Hall Lamps for $2,25. They are Hoppe's China Hall.

For the next 60 days I will put in a set of teeth for $8, spot cash, mch 22tf DK A. D. BULL. MB. Henry Hoehn, a resident of Bush's corner, bought the residence of Mr.

A. Pinke, corner of Fourth and Henry streets, to-day, through the agency of Rudershause Sonntag. Consideration, $3,000. Gents' fine Worsted Wool and Silk Shirts, Underwear and Hosiery, at H. 0.

G. Moritz's. dtf and retained with a splendid string all shiners weighing 17 pounds. Mr. Ed.

Dawson loft last night for Terre Haute, to attend the funeral of his father, who died there night, before last. Mr. Ed. Spreen came down from Bloomington yesterday on a visit to his family. Mr.

Weirner, living on Fifth street between Henry and Langdon streets, has gone to Pleasant Mountain Springs. for the benefit of his health. Rev. J. A.

Scarritt, Mr. Wm. Armstrong and Mr. Edward Levis and families have taken locations at the Piasa Bluffs Assembly. The gentle- i men go up this evening.

Miss Ida M. Frick returned last evening after a two months' visit with friends in Indianapolis, Terre Haute and Decatur. Miss Grace McAdafns returned to her home in Wichita, after a pleasant visit with Miss Nena McAdams, of this city. Anj'imo (ioiiitf East or West. SubHcribnrs loaving the city for the cily for the mimrner can have the TKi.KGHAi'ii mailed to them to any uddrefw, and changed as often an do- sired, by giving tho order to the cur- rier on their route or notifying this olHeo.

SOdlw A Pushing Business Mini. Mr. J. E. Collins, photographer, is one of our most energetic young ness men.

Ho is ever on the look-out for something that will enhance and add to tho value of his work. People who want a good, life-like picture, can depend on getting what they want from Mr. Collins. He keeps posted on tho latest features of photograuhic art, and aims to give entire satisfaction. August.

Will Notice. Our Family Ex- cu i on on Wednesdays and on i.ht- Oliver continued during BltOLASKl, MsiHtur. USEFUL ARTICLES. bn H. Wanted.

To buy good second-hand J. W. Chapman, music dealer, 30 Second street. Master James and Miss Iva Maupin left this morningfor Chicago, to spei.d Miss Kate Callahan and Kate Kennedy gave a very pleasant party, last night, to their friends at the Mississippi garden. Music was furnished by Prof.

Pack's all present had a most enjoyable time. Miss Carrie Greenwaldt was surprised last night at her homo corner of Henry and Eighth streets, by a company of her young friends, who called upon her, the occasion being her 13th birthday. Various games that is a few weeks, with relatives in city. Mrs. S.

Cuenette, of St. Louis visiting Miss Carrie Hart. Mrs. Virginia Quigley, daughter, and niece, Marie Buckmaster, sailed on the steamer Umbria at half past six this morning, for the old world. Mr.

O. B. Stelle, the genial and popular knight of the Gripsack, spent yesterday in Alton. Rev. Dr.

and Mrs. A. T. Wolff, left last evening for St. Paul, to spend a short vacation.

Rev. J. D. McCaughtry and family, of Staunton, 111., are spending their vacation in Alton, and occupy the Presbyterian parsonage, at 514 State street. Capt.

D. R. Sparks returned this morning from Springfield, where as a member of the Legislature, he has were indulged in, common to the lit- been engaged in perfecting laws for tie folks and a very was spent by all. pleasant time Alfred T. Bailey, MANUFACTURER Second bet.

Piasa State ALTON, ILL. DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF -AND- 1AP DUSTEBS. Ham by the slice, raw and boiled; also rolled Ham, Pickeled Tripe, Pigs Feet, Tongues, from now oncon- stantly on hand at Luer Bros. jy5stf THE work of building and improve ment being done on Fourth street between Piasa and State has given to that portion of the city and air of business not seen around there for many days. When the work is done, it will be one of the prettiest parts of the city.

TUB Sentinel-Democrat gives another half column to the laudation of the City Court of Alton. The fact is the court is played out. Neither lawyers nor litigants bring their cases here but take them to Edwardsville. It has boome an utterly useless expense to tho public. The court was killed by the naturalization frauds perpetrated by Democratic boodlers.

Two Domestic sowing machines, as good as new, in perfect order for sale cheap at E. H. Goulding's. my31 stf THANKS to an absurd editorial in tho Scnthid-Demourul, the papers all around here are claiming that the census of 1800 shows that Alton lost one in population in the last ten years. The truth is, as tho oflloial Ihjuroa show, Alton (jninal 1,703 over tho census of 1880.

For tbo sake of political effect, and in order to get a whack at the census enumerators, tho NniliHul-lJimwral has falsified facts and inflicted an injury on tho city. Wanted. To exchange Organ for homo. SO 1C. Second street.

It Notice to Muter (JonsuiiKU's, Any consumer allowing fl.vturos to leak for want of repair, or using water for other purposes not specified in application or willfully wasting sumo, tho wjfter will be turned off without further notice. Alton Water Works, W. G. OUKTJH, Ag 2tf. Superintendent the holding of the World's Fair at Chicago.

The Legislaturejfinished its business and adjourned sine evening. Mrs. H. D. Stevens, who has been ill for some time, is again enjoying her usual health.

i ipeclultyof constantly on A 1141) a complete utock or Promptly attended to ana at .1 'mi (ll'UUll of South western Harness Manufactur ers Protective Assooution, on Steamer Oliver Belrne. Sunday, Aug. 8, '00. Hound trip tlckats 15o. Prizes to bo competed for.

Sold only by R. T. LAUCIKNT. Agent. 1'OHtiioncd.

On account of the threatening weather the Painters' and Decorators' Ball at North Alton Park last night was postponed, and will take place Saturday eve, Aug. 2. 1 2 Wanted. To exchange Piano for board. 80 E.

Second street. It Outs, Oats, Onto. 4 cars of flne Northern Oats, will arrive in a day or two, which I will sell in lots to suit for prices etc. Apply to 0. A.

Herb, Telephone 33. 31 tf MH. Henry Schott, a farmer living near Upper Alton, bought a line horse about a week ago for $55. The owner of it was going to Kansas, needed money and therefore sold it cheap. A few days afterwards ho refused an offer a 100 A day or two later horse was taken sick with inflammation of the bowels and died.

It is thought the horse was subject to this disease, and this was the reason Mr. Schott got tho animal at the llguro of Tho man who offered $100 wiirThlnk himself in luck that his bid was not accepted. Fine Silk I'liibrcllas, Gold and Silver handles at E. If. Goulding's my 81 tf House Muring.

Now is the time have your house raised or moved. Good plastering guaranteed not to be seriously damaged in raising or moving, K. C. Mack, 1250 Main stroot. l-ldlm l.nt Nature' Hull vvlildl Nullii'o iiiiulc, Kui'lU'li till' allltllnws urn tllu sulis-tuillT faun.

nml ymir picturo mail" At Srliniili'i'y's Kniiiorlmn ur Art, No. 'Hi Ncronil stlSj't, Altuu, 111., WliiTityim Will procilraLsiilMirlor mak, Ai'tlucli: In Btylii, anil Inuilt In Mulsh. I'rof. at Clifton. This celebrated orchestra will be at Clifton again to-morrow and tho dancing will be free.

Train leaves 2 p. m. and returning leaves Clifton 0:05 p. m. Only 20c round trip.

MK. John Hoffman, living near tho corner of Ninth and Henry awakened Thursday night by what he supposed was burglars. He got his shooting iroris ready andsalliej f-jrth, but no irglars were found. A closer examination showed that the noinc proceeded from a stable near by and on looking into the matter it was found that a laying stuck his foot through the boards and could not get it back. It was the efforts made by the animal to release his foot that awakened Mr.

Hoffman. Others in the neighborhood were aroused by the unusual noise, and for a while it looked as if one of the numerous horse have been infesting this vicinity, had been captured. The horse was released, quiet restored, and the neighbors; resigned themselves to their virtuous couches and the efforts of the mosquitoes to obtain a good meal before daylight. Specr'sK. J.

Wine, It is said to be the most reliable wine in the market. Physicians prescribe it as superior in cases of debility, languor, and prostration of is also an excellent restorative indigestion. Numerous letters have been written by lawyers, lecturers, and distinguished divines speaking in high terms of approbation of theJiealthy blood making and invigorating properties of Speer's wine especially the It is sold by druggists, dwlt For (Sale. Good second hand orcan at $3 per W. Chapnun, music dealer 30 E.

Second street. Hani nml Soft C'onl. Before you buy your hard coal, call on Gossrau Yager for prices ajid qualities. Offices 22 W. Second (ofc.

City Hall) and G24 E. Second HtrJSt Y. M. C. A.

Meeting to-morrow afternoon nt 4 o'clock conducted by Mr. E. Smith, subject "The Beautiful Homo in Heaven." hearty invitation is ven to ladios to attend this meeting. The choir from Cumberland Presbyterian church will take part in the song service, organ, flute and violin accompaniments. I'iiisit Assembly.

The Steamer Alma in employed to run twice each week day during tho Assembly term, beginning Monday, Aug. 4th. The boat will leave tho grounds at about 5 o'clock, a. m. and 5 o'clock p.

m. Leave Alton at n. m. and 0:30 p.m. 50e for round trip.

Don't fail to go and sou tho grounds, or hotter, take a tent and enjoy a season of rent and dcsiraulo "outing." ADMISSION 'I'D (IKlH'MJS. 1-Day tickets, adults, children, 15 cunts. 3-Day adults, children, 2. COIltH. Weekly tiukots, adults, children, SO cento.

Season tickets, adults, children, $1.00. All tickets good for bearer. Persons holding throu-diiy, weekly, or season tickets, good lor that day, will bo admitted on Sunday; hut no tickets will bo sold on that day. d2 if. Piasa The program yesterday was brief.

PrepanitioiiH mill continue and by Monday everything will be in readiness. There a-o more- tents on the ground than usual at this time, and orders are in already for many more. Rev. J. M.

Laird, of the town of Piasa; Rev. (J. Bradford, of St. Louis, and Rev. J.

L. Cunningham, of Elsah, 111., familiar faces of. former years, are also present at tho opening. Rev. Cunningham has charge of the grounds whenever Rev.

Scarritt is absent. Mrs. Rhodes, for tho third season, has charge of tho boarding and lodging tents. She has always given good satisfaction, and everybody is glad to see hor at the old place. Good meals and lodgings arc furnished at 25c each.

Mrs. Rhodes this year has all refreshment privileges. Tents are routed at from 84 to depending on size, for tho season. Persons who have their own tents are charged for tho privilcdge of the ground. The arrangements for admission are better than they have been heretofore.

Day tickets are sold at 2i5c for adults and 15c for children; thrco day tickets at ")0o and week tickets nt and 50c tickets for the season are $2 for adults and for children. All tickets are good for for bearer. No tickets are sold on Sunday, but all holding other than dny tickets will be admited on Sunday. The City of Alma begins its regular trips to and from tho grounds Monday. Tho Director' of the Assembly have leased the steamer for tho Assembly season.

Entertainment at (Jodfrey. The Ladies of Godfrey will give an entertainment, on the Seminary Camp us, on Tuesday, August 5th, for the benefit of the Seminary. Ice cream and cake served from to 10 p. m. td Strike on the IllulY Line.

The workmen engaged on the Piasa extension of the Bluff Line went on a strike this morning. Shorter hours is the cause of the strike. The men leave hero about 0:45 a. IB. and do not get back until between 7 and 9 p.

m. Tliis morning the force of about 60 men refused to go to work until they were assured that they would get back earlier. This will cause a hitch in the work on the line. Manager Fisher is hero to-day and will consult with the men when, it is hoped that an agreement can be satisfactorily arranged. The Bluff Lino management have made arrangement by which the men may be at homo by 0 o'clock in tho evening.

Therefore it is probable that all tho men will go back to work again on Monday, on A Bottle Improved Essence Ginger A Luxativo Elixir of A Bottle Peppermint JiaJsjuu A Bottle Phosphoric Acid Compound. -ALL, AT- MARSH'S DRUG STORE WATCHES The Largest Stock In the uty, Elgin, Rockford, Waltham, 'pden, Springfield AND ANY MAKE A MAN CAN CALL FOI ELEGANT Filled Cases, WAUHANTRI) 25 Years All the above Watches can be Had at the rate of $1 a week, A POWERFUL FIELD GLASS. -Just tho tiling for Tourists. THE WORLD REVEALER Just the Glass for Geolo ists and Botonlsts. The Leading Jeweler.

Dental Notice. I will pi'iivtise my profession in Alton during tho months of August and September. Those desiring my services should secure appointments early as 1 cannot remain longer. M. N.

KOIIKKTH. Onieoove.r Shoo Store Third street. jy7 dwiiin Garland Stoves pd Ranges are the Best. 3, 4 The host ICH CKKXp FRKEX13U in the ARCTIC; and (Quarts. Nonit tw JCcjunl.

The' Perfection Hard Wood KEFKIGEKATOUS are tlio JJest for Saving Ice. A. It. JIOKTON, AlKi. 10- 10.

For the aljpvo the A. K. It. will sell excursion linkuts, lit very low rate on Aug. (I, 7, 0 and 10.

(ioml for return until iiftth with oxtciibion to Hopt. Tickots will lio Huhl over a you smoke, and want groat variety of routoH. (Jail at ticket An I iilvjuinn Man. Marshal Kuhn received a letter thiw morning from tho Coroner of Dolowaro, Ohio, asking him to multo inquiries, concerning a man who had boon found dead In hi.s pocket ho had a railroad guiilo on which tho name, Kiank Siinp.son, Alton, 111., was writ tun several tiuum. llo was thirty ami thirfy-flvu years of live, feel nino inches tall, Woll anil droHNod and apparently a railroader.

Mr. Kuhn in trying to find that may lead to the di. o.ivory of his A Trim! Kumoily ior BilioumioBB, Tliosi 1 In i sutler ITum illstu'ilrr ur li met Inn fit Ph' 'I 1 Will Ml- cr 'lllll'l iM' I In-inn uly su us tiny Midi Immoral ri'iiii'illi's us blue plllh, niliuiiH mill lint Irniii Ilic trim nnd nirillrliii 1 Hostel lt'i''b S'uiiilicli lilt' trrrt, limy ivllcl' with ci-rlalltty nt 'I'lii' lalliH'iii'KOl I lie Ill I (INS II) on tllr Klllllil In (lll'iu't, iTlii! mi I 'Hi" rnllid' all'onlril liird opposite Belle. Telephone 22. ASH TALKS.

arc SPECIAL BARGAINS. Soo ()vir full value for your monoy, ooll for Nelninger'B Magnolia and Fig Cigar. dif A IlurKiiln. Pour building lots on Alby stroot, graded perfectly level, $1,000 for all. Who wants them? UOHSKV MANN.

jytf 810 Bolle Stroot. 1 IS llul ollloe and Ht-leet a route from ourliHl. Kates iilwuyi as low ML by any olhi lino. wl First CliiKH If you want yi.nr picture taken in tho highest Hty'lo of the art call ut McAllister's. Clear, bright, lite- like pictures assured, at most reasonable niton.

incji Illl I'll'lll Illlll in skin Hli' lii-ailarlir, pallia hi anil sliiiuiili'i 1 In lui-i iiipaiiliin-ni nl nilri'lv anil niiinivnil by a ill innalili' Illrilli-lliii. Ill lir quart or, tiutt all Children Cry for Pitcher's CastqHa. 1. Window SCHWEPPE, Thiro Street Clothier, Hatter and Furnisher. Our TRGUSER Sale in Still Going on..