Skip to main content
The largest online newspaper archive

Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 3

Location:
Alton, Illinois
Issue Date:
Page:
3
Extracted Article Text (OCR)

J. BOWMAN CO. Stock now J. Bowman Co. We flr showing" in, all colors Bedford J.

Bowman Oo. -We are showing" In 'all abides Camel Hair Suitings. nvVe ars showing" in all colors all Wool J. Bowman Oo. "We (ire showing" In all shades Camel Hair Bonoles.

"We are showing" all Wool Henri- ettas in nil leading J. Bowman Co. are snowing" French Broadcloths in all leading "We are showing" Prlsoilla Home- spuns in fancy J.j Bowman Co. showing" Flannel Home- spuns in Bonrdette J. Bowman Co- i "We are showing" Asabet 0-4 Suit- ings solids and J.

Bow "We are showing" Clays Suitings in broken J. Bowman Co. "We are showing" Plaid Tartans real Scotch J. Bowman Co, "We are showing" black goods in all styles of J. Bowman Go.

'We are showing," Merrltt'fi Flannels in fancy Bowman Oo. "We are showing" Dark Outings in Bnrdette H. JV Bowman Oo. "We are showing" fall ginghams in latest Bowman Co. "We are showing" Pretty Prints in Fall J.

Bowman Co. "We are showing" French, Ohalhes in dark J. Bowman Oo. "We are showing" Black Silks in best makes, -H. J.

Bowman Oo. "We are Black Surahs, GOo to J. Bowman Co. "We are showing" Black Goods in fancy J. Bowman Co.

"We are showing" Black Velvets in all J. Bowman Co. "We a.e showing" Colored Velvets in all J. Bowman Oo. CIBR THE TRUCK! For we have the FINEST MNB OP GOODS ever shown In the city.

CAU LOADS ot TOYS already bought for Christmas as usual we WWSat bottom- HOPPE'S HALL, LEADER IN LOW PRICES. FRIDAY SEPT. 18. i "i MB (tack In Ills bill With a vory good will Till lie Ills fill The mosquito. Ho and fumbled, groaned ana mumbltd, And out ot baa tumbled 'The Sleeper.

THE old Anttoch lodge, K. of Jerseyville, is to be revived next month. Fresh Celery, Grapes, Peaches and Bananas at Connor's. STAFF Captain Parker and wife will present at the Salvation Army hall his evening. -all styles at Mor- Children's Shoes- rlssey Bros.

THE Sparks Milling Company have eceived 3000 sacks of brought here by the Dick Clyde. DECEMBER wheat closed to-day 81. Cash wheat was a little mixed, he average price being 954. Our shoe stock Is replenished -wl'h ihoioe brands at Globe. 182 THERE will be a special meeting of he Board of Education at Mad son this evening aj; 7 o'clock.

Best makes of Foot-wear at Morissey Bros. S.QUIRB Randle has postponed his leoislon in the case of the City of Alton vs Atkinson Patrick until Monday next. THROUGH the agency of H. G. and H.

M'Pike, Mr. John Slater has a tract of land on Belle treet for $400. Straw mattings at cost in order to ilose them out before winter at A. feermann's. 18 3 THE 0.

A. railroad has decided to supply the Godfrey tank from this ilaoe and will haul the water to that Doint in oil tanks. FOR ONE WEEK ONLY WE OFFER YOU OUlt STOCK OF CHINA AND GLASSWARE AT BELOW COST. Coma early before tlio rush, at 112 East Second street. TEMPLE THEATRE.

One week SatufOay Matinee, com mencing MONDAY. 14th. ALTON DAILY Or IT KJB) ARMOBT HALL lltttDlHO. Con. THIRD AHB THK DAILt TBtKQRAI'H ot Upper Alton, tor ton cents Malle(1 to tt rats TUB )m, thelarge.tclrcnla- tion of any paper in Alton and the beat medium for advertiiert.

SEVERAL members of the Goodrich Co. went to St. L.oufs to-day to attend Exposition. Call and see our large stock of Fall and Winter suits and overcoats at the Globe. 182 Miss F.

E. Barbour has returned to jitUe Rook, Ark. She will begin her in the public schools that city next Monday. New stock of Millinery Notions, ewelry, and large line of hair-pins at Mrs. Dufoid's.

17 12 IP we are to have this sort of weather every year would it not be well to have a July term of school nd a vacation during September? Two families living near Fourth tnd State streets made life interesting or their neighbors this afternoon. was a female battle and raged hot and furious for some minutes. We show. a magnificent line of Men's Fine Shoes in newest Fall Styles, all Bros. THE children of the Sabbath school Connected with the chapel at Fifth and Cherry street, will be given a octal this evening by the teachers ind friends of the school.

Persons having ice cream cans and buckets belonging to William Bates will please deliver them to Charles F. Sohnell, 401 Belle street. 19 2 WATCH for the "Harvest Moon" tonight. Miss Luna was full last night about 12 o'clock, but her "fullness" is a character that gives pleasure, to he eye, and is a delight to all behold- Mr. C'HarleS Phlnney has fetufried from the east.

Sheriff Hotz, of Edwardsvllle, was in town to-day on business. Mr, James Drummond, of St. Louis Is visiting his uncle, Mr. J. N.

Drummond. Miss Mattle MoPlke has returned from a visit with Mrs. W. R. Wilkinson, at AKonburg, Mo.

Mrs. 8. H. Kerfoot, of Des Moines, Iowa, is tho guest of her mother, Mrs. Lucy Hewitt, of Upper Alt n.

Mrs. A. B. Howard, of Upper Alton returned thin morning from a visit with friends in Indianapolis, Ind. Ool.

Wm. R. Morrison has baen in the city to-day, circulating among his friends, being on his summer vacation. Mr. Walter A.

Burke, cashier of a bank in Bradshaw, is in this city visiting his uncle, Ool. J. J. Brenholt. Mr.

Charles Bowman has returned from a visit with relatives in Indiana. His wife and family will remain some Lime Conger. Miss Anna MoAdams, of Ottervllle, returned home this morning afte'r a pleasant visit with her sister, John Auten, of this city. Mr. H.

E. South who has been confined to his home for several days days with illness, took charge of his train again this morning. Mr. John Peters, of Albion, a 'ormer Altonian, is in town today. He accompanied by his daughter, who will attend Monticello Seminary.

Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Reagan 11 return to their home In Minneapolis, this evening, after a week's visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Tonsor, of this city.

Call and see our novelties in latest Dress Goods at the Globe. 18 2 MRS, J. W. Sohmoeller was very pleasantly surprised last evening at her 925 Langdon street, by the adies of the Maennerchor. The occasion was her birthday and it was celebrated in a royal way.

The lawn was lighted with Chinese lanterns and presented a grand appearance. The evening was passed in dancing and other amusements, enlivened by a number of choice songs from the Maen- uerohor. Refreshments were served and the occasion was enjoyable in every respect. Iowa Oats. I will have several car loads of Iowa oats on hand this week and next.

Parties needing oats can send their orders and they will be filled on arrival. 16-tf. 0. A. HERB.

vgj 3 wBIi ofllw gli inetrumohP.or iiU anq flrit tiireo rows in I Baloonrt ar on HUSO A MEETING of the members of the Entertainment committee of Unity ilub was held last evening and part if the year's programme mapped out. The annual business meeting of the club will be held on Monday evening. THE boys around the Temple have a joke on the gentleman who a ouspldore with him a few evenings since. He put it beside his tat and then inadvertently used the instead of the ouspldore. MARSHAL Sworts this morning received a despatch from W.

of Orawfordsville, Indiana, asking if the body of J. K. Harding was in fit preservation to be sent to Orawfords- ville. The Marshal answered b.ody had Trunks, Satchels, Trunk and Shawl Straps, Low H. Wuerker.

81tf MRS Regena Hendrlges died yesterday morning at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Learner, at Lamothe, aged 81 years. She leaves a family of four sons and two daughters. The body was this morning taken to Brighton for burial Just received from New York 1500 worth millinery goods at the Globe. Call and see them.

18 2 THE Ice companies here have been haying a pretty hard time to supply their customers wljih Joe tfye pagt djajr OP SQ, tb'ejr qjdprq haying failed to qoraeforward in time. Many people asaeij; were out of ice until late and some failed to reoelye any yesterday. sg5 BE) WOBK. A TELEGRAM was received in this city last evening announcing the death of Anilene, only daughter of Rev. A.

T. Wolff, late of this city, at Frankfort, yesterday. The child's death was caused by scarlet ever. Anilene (or Lena as she was amiliarly known) was a bright, in- elllgent child and a favorite with all who knew her. The many friends of Doctor and Mrs.

Wolff in this city ery deeply sympathize with them in heir sad bereavement. BY a special dispensation of the Grand Lodge, Mr, Wm. Pottle, danager of the Eunice Goodrich will to-night, after the close of the mrformance at Temple Theater, have conferred on him, by Fleur do Lys Lodge, No. 68, K. of the three legrees of the order.

Mr. Pottle will also take the Oriental degree. After he work is concluded a banquet will be spread. All Knights should at- The doors will be open at nine o'clock. OOL.

W. R. Morrison, who is in the city, informed a TELEQAPH represen ative that his visit is purely social, and in no wise concerning politics. le says he will go to Chicago to-night where he will attend a meeting of the nter-Stats Commerce Commission Monday. The Colonel's time will ixpire with the year and he does not worry about a re-appointment.

Ho is able to retire from active life and take hings easy in Waterloo. THE men, John Scott, Jack Oavcl and Wash Johnson, arrested by Officers Hale and O'Leary yesterday even- ng, were arraigned before Judge landle this morning on charge of creating a disturbance and resisting an officer. Johnson and Scott were fined S15 and costs each and Cavel 10.00 and in in default of payment drafted nto the city's service for a time, NICE Baker was arrested last night on a peace warrant sworn out by Miss Lillian Bradshaw, who claims Mr. Baker threatened to kill some one in less than a week. She says he meant lierself and mother.

He was brought before Squire Quarton who fixed i bond at $50 which he gave, Peter Reyland going hit security. His trial is set for tomorrow at 2 p. m. Money to loan on improved farm roperty. For particulars, apply to eo H.

Smiley. tf THE Piasa Balding and Loan Association loaned last evening, $5,100 at from 10i to 16 percent. The fund for loaning was much smaller than the demand. There were several persons present who will have to wait another month before they can borrow. 2 TBCI2SK CORSETS "The Alton IlrldgeWill be Bnllt." Matters pertaining to the enterprise above mentioned are gradually shaping themselves.

A gentleman who visited Bellefontalne Bluffs a few days ago informs the TELEGRAPH that the surveyors recently ran a line near there and that where they crossed corn fields, they cut it down and paid the damages. At the Bluff there is perhaps $10,000 worth of machinery, etc. A proposition was made to one of the land owners In the vicinity for the purchase of 90 acres of ground for switches, at the 5T." If there ever was any doubt as to what road was back of the scheme is set at rest by the sign on the tool-house at the point named, which reads -it, Keokuk Northwester a Railway." Special Meeting Of Fleur De Lys Lodge, No. 68, K. of Friday evening Sept.

18, at nine o'clock. Conferring tue three ranks on candidate. By order of committee. Notice to t'roperty Owners on Belle, Third, Slate, Piasa and Second streets, and all other streets where paving is to be done. Service pipes will be run by the Alton Gas and Electric Light company at 10 cents per foot, if ordered at once.

All service pipes laid in paved streets will be charged 25 cents per Tracy, Superintendent. 14 6 Do Ton want a bargain in real estate? If so, call on L. D. Yager. Dm you fight the last night? One very wise man suggests that the strong wind from the south for the past day or two has blown clouds of the nocturnal marauders from Missouri.

A Missourian remarked that that theory might do very well, but he was not aware that Missouri Point had lost any of its enormous crop of the little pests. you smoke, and want full value for your money, call for Neininger's Magnolia or Fig Cigar. dtf THE eastern roads that have been boycotting the U. A. are now calling upon it for help against some of its friendly competitors.

Mr. Oharl- ton, however, gives the Eastern nabobs the cold shoulder. In effect, he tells them to look out for their own interests and he will take care of the Alton's. I will open my dental office over Pfeifter's shoe store July H. N.

Roberts. dwtf EUGENE ROBINSON'S Floating Palace shows, which are at Grafton today, will be here to-night, and exhibit to-morrow afternoon and evening at the levee. This combination is so well known as to need no comment. The show is always up to tho times and full of good things. WE are pleased to see so many new sidewalks being built but there is room for improvement.

We notice a sidewalk will be laid in front of a lot and perhaps the lot next to it will not have a walk. Tho way to do it is to start at the river and make everybody build in their turn. To Dispel Colds. Headaches and Fevers, to dense the system effectually, yet gontly, when costive-or billious, or when the blood, Is Impure or sluggish, to permanently cure habitual constipation, to awaken the kidney and liver to a healthy activity, without irritating or weakening them, use Syrup of ladies, boys and girls to have their photos taken at Shoolery's 20 west Second street. Put on your sweetest smile and come and get tho finest photograph made in the city.

THE number.of tickets sold for the excursion to St. Louis "by the Spread Eagle yesterday was 223 whole or 24 half tickets. The whistle sounded for the landing here as the clock was I on the stroke of twelve. We imagine that many of the excursionists by tho time they got through a tussle with the mosquitos, which most assuredly followed, were pretty sleepy. Mnslcnl Itpcital.

Tho Shuctleff School of Music was opened last evening with a recital In the Baptist church, Upper Alton. There was a large attendance. Tho interest in each number was very manifest, and the renditions inetwith hearty applause. The following is the Fantasia, (Lemons); b. Homage a Mendelssohn, (J.

B. Calkin), W. D. Armstrong. Good Bye, (Tosti); Barcarolle, (Mattel), Miss Laura P.

Griswpld. Recitation-Tom, Miss Lucy L. Greene. from Piano Concerto, (L. V.

Beethoven), W. D. Armstrong; Orchestral parts played on the organ by Mrs. 0. B.

Rohluud; Thoughts Memories, Nightand Morning, (Niedlinger), Mihs Laura P. QrlBwold. Organ Builder, Miss Lucy L. Greene. Chorus, (R.

Wagner), W. D. Armstrong. A girl for general housework. Small family and light work.

Apply at this office. 17 2 $100 Kumird. Lost, strayed or stolen, The above reward will be paid for information that will lead to the discovery of the whereabouts of certain street paving contractors wanted in Alton, upon condition that they be induced to return to this city and begin tho work of street paving. VITRIPED BRICK. The Time is Short.

I will be at home every day until the 29th, when I leave for Chicago. Exchange hair and manufacture goods. Will fill bottles at low rates. 18-2t MRS. D.

M. WILLIAMS. (Jitj Court was in session this morning and a divorce was granted Mrs. Susan Jones from her husband, who rejoices in the lordly name of John Jones. The latter came not and a decree pro con- Jesso was entered up against the name John Jones.

The case of John Burk vs. the Stoneware Pipe Company had a rather sudden termination. The jury had been selected and one witness heard when the plaintiff's attorney notified the court he would dismiss the suit. The-jury has been discharged for tl tarm. For uver Fifty Tears.

An old and well- tried Winslow's Soothing has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething, with perfect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures Wind colic, and la the bast remedy for Diarrhoea. Is pleasant to the tasto. Sold by Druggists in every part of the world. Twenty-five cents a bottle.

Its value is incalculable. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and take no other kind. feb2mwf wly Children Cry for Pitcher's Castoria. Ultra Coal.

Now is the time to place your order for Hard Coal, to get benefit of summer L. Dorsey, Sr. Hot and Cold baths at Maul Mo- Nely's 214 Piasa street. ap 6 dly If ID need of underwear and hosiery call at 0. q.

Markka." tf MB. ALBERT LANH, che new Superintendent of Chicago public schools says he believes "in acquiring a few branches of knowledge as against Bmatterlng a This Is Allowing well the etiyJled, Is founda- On tho Lnvee. There is a very slight decline in the water as shown by the gauge this morning, scarcely so much as one- tenth of a foot. Captain Starr has moved his dock up the river to the front of the St. Louis, Niples and Peoria Packet Go's, ware house and resumed his trips to the Missouri shore this morning.

The Dora, with barge, passed down from Olarksvillo this morning with a light load -of wheat, discharging a very small lot of freight at this point. The Spread Eagle will go toGraftou as usual to-night. The Pike will be down from Monte zuma this evening. Tho D. II.

Pike passed down this afternoon from the Illinois river. The Little Eagle passed u.p this afternoon with an empty barge for Grafton. The IVandaU with a barge of wheat, passed, down this afternoon. Baking Powder i Millions Yews the i I .1 1 -J, Jar, ilj. SILVER GOODS JUSTREOKIVED.

BEBRY SPOONS, SOUP LADLES, OBAOKEE3, 'SPOONS. -KNlVK8 and FORKS'in old ur.a gilt. I'llIOlCS as Low us the lowest The The only first class SEWING MACHINE on the market. Runs easier and makes less noise than any machine made. I havo handled a great many other makes, anrl have discarded -them all for fhe STANDARD.

Tue Admiration of -all thoae that sees the STANDARD is expressed in four words "I WILL HAVE ONE." They are made in Walnut, Oak, Hungarian, Ash or Alahogany. Gall and See Them. J. H. Boo tli, Leading! Jeweler.

i SP Call and See our Fall Line Stoves. A. L. FLOSS. Sole A.gent.

Third st. Opp. Belle. SCHOOL: Suits, Pants, Waists, Hats. H.

M. Scliweppe Third Street Clothier. Elegant Line of Fall to 4 n'f 'j.

Get access to Newspapers.com

  • The largest online newspaper archive
  • 300+ newspapers from the 1700's - 2000's
  • Millions of additional pages added every month

About Alton Evening Telegraph Archive

Pages Available:
390,816
Years Available:
1853-1972