Bloomington Progress, Volume 23, Number 32, Bloomington, Monroe County, 2 October 1889 — Page 3
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Too CABHOT do better than fo ring jour prodaee to Hemp. WHm, the CTvgrea carver urocer. le keens complete sad choice tock of staole aud fancy eroccriea, ad pays.tbe best cms in cash ee pad let flo. l pgoiteccy , CABLOAD MHS of various kinds F foods arfearrwing at Joe Smith' Vno Baair and Jewelry EaMfioaHt verr week. ' Every set Chicago is duplicated at Smiths, ad very many of them at lower rieesthsa are demanded at the Vrcago bouse. In etsadaid goods lebeat brand i silverware are apt. .411 the mm popular makes
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nod at tine bouse ami at price rerthsa in the large cities for ae raaaop that expenses are twoitrda hss here. Ask. Joe- to show oo eeete of these goods. -Gao. Brkckart. Bixx)jiiKOls'a Bees Bbbas Bakes baks EST BRKAP. .
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nd he aeHs a -Ji small profit. Call a baau &Hih side of sfoaia. Choieoat Gflee, Tea. Ttfewm awd (as; at Heaop. Wilsoss ocey store, ry oen of thfaew raada oi agar at this tors. Bmm CoTts eaat side when turaa oat ansae haadi aketvsw fmh btead. Look MBt or Oat hs aragos aaIuinyar Evtanr It'neis hintat the popnar gcavtr? bne of Chae. H. M -Pheeters, (ohtreeves coraer). Ho im csa do letter fa bovtair else-
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Ite aovehieswe kept, and prtcea ire aat tow it ia possible to i.ftjSjwt' aaahe a living profit. ,l yam ootrt see wnat you Dok't negfefrt the oppoftoaity o get a lite style sait of . clothes, now oflered by McGee A Co., 'at nrieaii so low as to be remarkable, ka immenee Fall stock has been rUfcbased aad installments-of it ire saanag ia ahaost every day. Thilc in the store exassiae the Nrippi Headersoa Jeans paste. toaaataing esmreff aew, aa so aad well made bas no theaatobe asM m pyw . Yoc S fed tkr 1 pwds ia he rroeeriae Jit Hemp. Wilson's tie rreetVes fresh goods every week, k that aotbiag ut kts boose is stale. Jalt oa him ia "Progress, Block." tRErjVcnoif in priees of all goods! iMI cOee's clothing store has takee! !r.ceT fid. is the boyer. and bei ets akeh bargafas every time he (oea to the city that he eao aflEwd to sell cheaply. The life has been rat oat of priees at M cGees, tHHwever. and-it will. pay you to all sad see the goods. VlWy tmokn Ute "X. Y. earns; For tale 6m off MrHXassfUalen. Cooicb Covrem are Jimmy Sobiasoii's specialty. He has so iHtaease coffee trade and he secured it by keeping tbe best that eoald lie prucwml f- money. While this t a specialty it does ant prereot him from having ia stock tbe best liae of groaeries ever sera oo the west side of the soaare. He esa give yon iKtrgains for spot cash, Caurti? W0rlkt has a lot of; Irst-elaes Boegies, Carriages, Phaloossrd Spring Wagons, at bis fable, which be will sell tor win rrfcvfe for mnies ot!
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Esousb Chamber Sets, of the latest designs, have been received by James 'Robinson, the original west aide grocer. These seta are worth inspection by lovers of the beautiful, whether they buy or not. This ware fa warranted not to "erase," or get full of little hair-tike craeks and will last a life-time with care. . Have yooi old buggy top repaired by fiUe L. Winsww. See the. "Grand Rapids" Spirvt Spring Buggies and Carts at Roe L. Wiash.w's, Fee Block. Tar Geo. Benckart's delicious "Parker House Rolls.' They are Choicest Coffees, Teas, To baccos od Cigar, at the grocery store of Lewis Williams, opposite Seward's Foobdry. Call and get prices. . ? v Lkwis Williams is located opposite Seward's Foundry, in lite grocery business. Hekwpsafull 'stork oreverythiajj in' his .line. want tuwolhes . in . fit- 3 .V . ,T .
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BBaaB 4S saaast aSrataMMi txaavrv nint't n r corner pwnHc syiare. -Vlnaote Um C. V. Uk Vigor. emoktOu, c. a a au-. Bmokttht C C Ct n F bumamade cheese and sweet- daisy -li ijJftarky . Merhfieter grocery sffre; (oMtireeves sUndV takes tbe Wtae rihbop. Ask far the hoeajuide Campbell dteese Why do taw people flock to Charley MePbeeters'' grocery store with snca regttttrrty each day, and penally on oatorday 7 Because he keeps an extra choice stock of goodevawrt sellti at close prases, is very aecommodating, and delivers goods promptly; ' Boggies ofll styles at Roe L. Winsloaps, North Culleee Avenue. (fee Block). Take a CBttfw of iaytlasw selec tions of Tobacco, sad while in the store examine goods and prices. Lewis Williams, Call at H. P. vTourner's iewry eatablisbment and see his exfc tensive 8tnck.of eyejglasses, specta fcs aaa optwal gooos. ' Anc to be directed to Hemp. Wilson's family grocery (if you do not know where it is) ' when you are looking for something choice in jrocerie? or produce. Volpert's restaurant and bak ery, porta side of the square, is in regular Ncetptt best brand Baltimore oysters.. They will be served Jo soy style aid on abort notice. Ta 9ay,CaMtoaa.erst I Jhave waited on you for that note aad account too long already Doirt get mad if you get a state ment through the Fostoffke but corns ia and settle, W.J.ALLEN. SALESMEN wanted to solicit for oar wall know Nursery. Good wages paid every, week. Permanent em ployment guaranteed. Write at once be fore territory taken, stating age,. CHA&B BO&. Ubicaeo. Ills. July tWlew. Bbeap, cakes, crackers, pies and everything usually kept in a confectionery or restaurant, at George Oencxart. - Best Lwkch in town, at George Benckart's. People I mm the country can get fresh bread, pie, cak, ressouuble we
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e3 The Monroe County Horticultural Society sent their exhibit to the State Fair, last week, and for the third time carried off first premium as follows : Premiums offered by the State Horticultural Society to be competed for by county or local horticultural societies only : BBiPtAT OV BtMT8 AM. KIHDS. Firt. premium! Monroe county hortioulturnl solely, Bloomington, $100.00. Second premium, Marion coualy horticultural society, city. Third premium, Mitchell district horticultural aocielj , Mitchell. Premiums to be competed for by indi viduals; ! .Best plate maiden s blush, W. iCKeeld. 'Bloom ington, flrst. Best plate rarubo, W-. H. Neeld, Bloouiingtonrflrst. Beat plate Rome beauty, W. Q. Neold, 'bloomington, first. Bust plate wine sap, W. H. Necld, Bloom! :igton, Brat. Bert plate willow twig, W- H. Neold, Bloom ingion, flrst. Bust plate yellow bellaower, W. H. Keeld, Bloomington, first. Best plnte swelling not before eshlbitodj W. li. Keeld, Bloomington, firtt. Miss Loo. Filheck, of Terre Haiit", was visiting Flora Fee and Miuuie Hunter; last week. . Mm.-Vlprt is visltioe her mirfli.. ..J t , f tiatlln Cashier Woodburn took in tbe State Fair last week, to- the surprise of the nstoniera of the First National Bunk. No mm sticks closer to business than Mr. Woodburn. T"f8 Horticultural Fair next week makes the following liberal offer of special prizes: Tbere will be given to each purchaser of a 15c. ticket during: the Fair, a tit-ket with' a number thereon which will entitle the holder to 6ns share in a draw The drawing will take place on .Saturday eve at 9 p. m. at ttyan s Uall. On Thursday eveninc all boys purcbaaina; a 10c. Uckrt will be giren a number wbioh wiirentitle the holder to one share in a neat school desk with dou-ble-lid, including slate and blackboard, drawing at u clock. On Saturday afternoon each girl warekaamt; ticket wilt be ghraa a nutndm in a drawing lor a an large soil, drawing at 4 o'clock. All those drawincs wilt be Conducted by a committee chosen front thoaudieaos. and perfectly fair and honest. These prises are now on aahibitioa in Tube Smith's show window. Before atljooniing court last Saturday Judge Pearson sustained Judge MilJen's action in sending the "White Cap" case to Owen county. Up to yesterday the costs in this case amount to $786.10. A OME-HOR9B WAGOIV, IN GOOD CONDITION, 'Will be sold op favorkble terms and at a low price, if application be made soon. 1 i-i For terms and price, Apply at this office. Call .st my new building and see tbe only Plumb Spoke Taoer Wagon, made by U Bnen JSros., who nave oeen manuracturing wagons since 1855. This is a strictly first-class wagon, and tuny war ranted. Is made -from the best material, is the bean finished and in the most perfect proportion. It is the lightest running farm wagon in the world. To see is to buy. South Walnut st., "Star" wagon bunding, opposite county jail. JAMK8 Ryak. Gi'tneone and all and examine the stock of Hardware, Stoves, Ag ricultural Implements, fec, dec. We will try and please you by setting at ciose prices, ana giving you the best goods. The Studehaker spring wagon is the best of the kind made, whilst the road wagon pleases every cuttomr. Hooster Fertiliser Wheat Drills are now ripe. Come and scoure one before it is too late, and then yoqr wheat crop will not be failure. Corn, Rye and Grass Seel nf all kinds in store. Will he spjd at ipw' prices. J. ALLEN.
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Parks aud Peter Norman are sick with typbo-malarial fever. Dudley Smith's family have been entertaining a Mr, Bell of Illinois. Isaac Sutnhin's family are en tertaining Mrs. Burkettand daughter of Ljscomb, lows. Monroe countv will have wheat to sell, next year, if present prospects are not changed. James H inkle has rented Jas. T, McKin ley's farm of 100 acres, for one year. A fruit buyer was here from Chicago last week, trying to make contracts for carload lots of apples. Rev. A. 8. Vincent of Paxton, Ills., assisted Rev. Lyons last Suu day at communion. Mrs. John C. Hunter and daughter, and Sam. Smith and wife left Bloomington for Wichita. KJasr, on Tuesday. Rev. L. Rudcliff has been sent bv the A. .M. E. con Terence to ,preach for me xhijrch people, on west out street. John R. East was entertainintr last week a Mrs. Res of St. Louis, his school teacher of thirty years ago. Thereis.no "let nn" to the building boom" in Bloomington, and the demand for bouses still continues. Jas. F, Collins and wife of Paoli were io Bloomington last week. Mrs. Collins U a sister of John W. Buskirk. The Pedigo, Washer was on exhibition st the State Fair last week, and was the center of much interest, Indiana Conference will meet in Rock port, on Thursday, the third inst. Rev. Ilalstead aud B. F. Adams sr. will attend. .Elder Griffin is doing good work in his field of lubov, and ad ditions are. made to the ohurcb wherever he holds meetings. Jacob Carroiohsel and Wesley Whitaker have staked off a new town that may have a very promising future. The corn is in good condition, and it is the fault o( tbe raisers if they do not secure the .crop in proper shape. The children of the Walnut st. Prefbyterian church were treat-, ed to a sermon, last Sunday, preached in their interest by the pastor. A II the qnsrrv companies are pushing busine, anil the new ohph will be ready for .the early spring 'trade., . Winter Cans In End Ira Ta rlety, at The C4IRNI2B. Tlimrstlav, Oct. 17th, is the date of the renniou of 1st Indiana Battery, 8th Infantry, and 18th, at Franklin. On last Sundav Rev. Hnlstead preached tbe dedicatory sermon forthe penple who worship at Bethel church. There was a good attendance. There has never been a more favorable season for wheat sowing than the present one, and with the immense quantity .of bone dust used, a large crop next year is in sured. Mrs. Drysdale and family left Bloomington on Wednesday last for Kansas City, where they will reside hereafter. Mr. DrysdsJe is engineer on one of tho numerous roads that run into thaitetty. The Gentry dog show has been doing s good bus! less without intercaission, since it went on the road. The company have been breathing sea air . for some time, greatly to their benefit, financially and sauitanally. Remember that Jas, T. MoKinley's snle will .take place on Wednesday of this week. He has a large quantity of farm machinery, and horses cattle, and hogs to sell. If you wsnt -something' of this kind it will pay you to attend the sale. Charley Faris had some ex perience with a runaway 'team recently which he says he does hot desire to repeat. He was compiled to jump from the wagon and fortunately go) off with little injury, but it was too serious a matter to be pleasant. fiat year Prince Albert Salt at The COKNtSR, The "Monon" is reaching its arms in every direction to bring in the freight business to which it is entitled. A number of switches are being constructed now, in this and adjoining counties, to reach quarries, factories, etc. Among others the new lumber and coal firm nt Clameh fc Alexander are having a 275 foot switch built into their yaul, opposite tho school house and west of tho main Jjue. Wro. Roseberry is doing a wholesale mnle colt business, having on. the 20th ult. shipped forty, seven colts, (two-thirdsof the num. ber mares) aqd on the 25th forty colts (same proportion of mares) to parties at Columbia, lennessee f hey are sold into the Duck River country, the amount of money paid ou t in this county for those t olls will exceed five thousand dollars. Oysters of the choicest brands received each week, direct from the eastern nackinic bonnes, and served in all styles and on short notice, at Volpert'a restaurant, worth aide ol tbe square.
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We show the largest stock, the BEST MADE, and name the LOWEST PRICES of any house in the city.
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We can fit you in a cheap serviceable Suit or Overcoat aa low 92.50, and grade them upward to the finest tailor-made, as high as $25.00.
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Among tbe manv persons who went to Iudianapolia to attend the State Fair were : Bon. Adams, jr. and wife. Mrs. Mike Seward, W. W. Wicks, wife and daugh ter, Mrs. Helen Orchard, Mrs. Jas. Showers, Dick Maxwell, Pearl Neeld. Josfe. Howe and wife, Charles Oarr. Cba.8tone. Jos. Kirby, J. D. Morgan and wife, Jos. jjinsmore, eo. . uarnpbell, j.H.Mooro, Garnet Peterson, Col. Bridges and wife, John Graham, Frank Hight, Jos. Hunger, T. J. liKwes, Miss Pink tod Julia Emery, Mai. Mulky. John Moore, Howe Byors, Wall. Pauley, H. CV Duncan and wife, Airs. Bowman. B. J. .Nichols and wife, tin. Nannie Rogers, Mrs. Vic Sog ers, duie iree, unas. u Turner, W . It. Necld, Dr. Simpson, Joe Allen, John Riley, wife and Miss Ward, Lather Grimes, W alter Woodburn. Gea Noraian. Win. T. Blejr, Thomas Hays and wife, Solon Pedigo, Mr. Kinsor, EHng Bose. Peter U' n rr m i a. ,r . aiarvin, a. a. nnorcrana sont d.D. sviroy. Mrs. Jute Fee, James Kobinson. Bin. I Oworn-, Chat Owens, Win. Fee, John. Stanger, tltn.. Whisnnnd, Tnomas $lier. 4nd wife, Km Bow, Gr-ce McPceeters. D.r. Rogers went down to Bedford last' week ta visit M.r. Farmer, j Treasurer Gaston went to Spencer last week to attend a re union of the &th Ind. Vols. Miss VioU Bennett has gone to Aerre- Haute to study vocal tnuiu. Jos. D; Urmey of Harrol8burg is entertaining his sister, Mrs. Ray, of St. Iotus, Mo. Rev; Mr. Shaw of the - Cove nanter church, accompanied . by Mrs. Shaw.- left Bloomington on Tuesday last for Clay Center, K. For Correct Styles In Clotntnjr and .Croats' Fit rni lit tsars. go to The COUMBR. Gran;- Jackiuv has. rented bis west 6th street property to a man by the oarp of Deicw, who re tnovfd to tbU place frum Greencastle, S. E. fjarmichael, who is en gineering dp sale -of the syndicate's Blair wutl, has recently sold 3 acres to a iolorcd pensioner who recently received $140 of back pay. lie will raise vegetables for our city market. A 3-year old grand child of Perry Wright was kicked by a horse that was graving in the yard, at John Stipp's place south of town, last Wednesday. The injury it is feared willprove fatal. The stone company organised by East fc Marshall is spreading out, having .-recently purchased several acres ? stone land adjoin ing their quarry on the west. Their company is known as the "Bloooiugtou Uolufc." Newt. Bennett and wife of South Hutchinson, Kansas, who have been visiting Harrodsburg relatives, have returned to the windy Slate, A large number of pastors of the U. P. church are expected to be in Bloomington on Oct. 8th, 9th and 10th, the occasion being the meeting of tbe United f resbytcriau Church Synod. U. Hf Smith, the new Princi pal off the Harrodsburg schools, has begun his work and is nueting with the most flattering success. He is a thorough gentleman and a fine educator, Tbe Largest overcoat stack Is at .. Tbe CORNER. John C. Whisnand is still having a-serious time with one of his eves, and had an operation per formed last week. He will be compelled to go to Cincinnati again in about four weeks to go through tbe same experience. People will learo with regret that well Mo. 2 is also a failure in the matter of gas. The artesian water, which was. considered very good for a while was spoiled by a flow of salt water, after going below a, certain point, and the only way in which it can be utilised is to fill it up to the point at which the best water was secured and pump it. And this may not ba a success, A few years ago the Ne Home sewing" machine was seldom heard of. It; is now the best known and has more friends and larger sale tnsu any other sewing machine, un account of the sim le mechanical deviers employed n its construction, it runs, lighter and with pr eater afred than an other. All the parts are made ad justable, so that Most motion" from long usage, can be easily tuken up making tho New Home the best machine for family use -now tu the 1 market.-' '
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HONEY REFUNDED. as WD FINEST USE Of UGDT Mfs. Lewes has gone on a visit to relations and friends in Terre Haute and Charleston, Ills. G. B. Eastoo of Sttnesville has gone to Oklahoma, on a business trip. The friends of tho popular groceryman, Cbas. H. MePbeeters, were sorry to miss hint from his store last week, he being sick and confined to his room. Last Thursday was t.h Jewish New-Yea; end Saturday ia Yoro Kippur, the principal Jewish. Holiday, upon which tbe orthodox Jews go without food during fortyeight hours. Go port Enterprise: A. L. Welch, formerly telegraph opera tor at the Monoo depot here, is now located at. Bonita,' Montana, 1,225 miles west of St. Paul, on the Northern Pacific railroad. Win. Frost Seward (formerty of this place, son of Jas. Seward) is to be married in Abiline. Kan sas, on the 10th inst., to Miss May Camiile Wiafield. Hay year Underwear at Tbe CORNER. John Cole was at Washington, Daviess County Fair, last week, aud carried oft premiums in pacing, w l as usuai. vote is miming a guou record with bis horses this year, Will. Adams was at Louisville on stoue quarry business last week. John Nichols, who left here six years ago and is at presant residing in Crawford county, Ills., is on a visit to his father in this place, Thomas Nichols. John served four years ia the 14th infantry. -Thursday night was somewbat coo), but the baud occupied the stand as usual. An appreciative audience listened to tbe music. The picolo solo by Howard Tourner was warmly applauded. Grerncftsllo Times; 1'hb covered bridge on the Monoa railway over Li mostone oreek has boca tho causa of the death of another man. A northbound friKt traia yesterday morning had on board stock man in charge of a carload of horses. In passing through tho structure be was standing on the lop of his car aad tbe low roof struck him on the fore head and knocked him under tha whaels. His bead was severed from his body and bis arms, legs and trunk literally out to pieces. The 'first knowledge the train men had of tbe accident was upon the arrival of the train at the Junction when the victim's hat whs found.' Tw men were sent back to tbe bridge-' wboro tbe remains were discovered. ,i Coroner Smythe was summoned and went to tbe scene. He gathered up the body and brought it to bis undertaking bouso in thi9 city. In the pocket of the riddled enat were found letters addressed to W. W. Dunn, New Albany. It was learned later that bis home was ia Michigan and! his body was sent north. Bloom field News: Tobe Hert has resigned his Government position and returned to his ''first love"' traveling salesman for Henderson & Co.,Chicsgo,at an advance of salary. The office be resigned paid him a good salary $2,-500 a year but bis expenses were so great as to leave but a small margin, hence tbe resignation. Lydia Allison, of Wichita, Has. is tbe guest of Miss Woolley. El. Stipp had his sale of personal property, R. A. Folk acting as auctioneer, the property rea lized over $1,600. Mr. Stipp will go to Santa Rosa, Sanoras county, California, leaving hem iu eight or ten days. Wallace & Co. s circus is to be in Bloomington on the 18th. May have snow by that date, Tbe Sobblest Hats la the City are at Tbe CORNER. Henry Hawkins had the two middle fingers of his right hand taken off by the "equaliser" in Doha's factory, Monday a week. Snrgenu General John Moore, of Washington City, iipent a cou ple of days with his sister, Mi's. Kelley, east 3d street, last week. He was accompanied by his wife. Surgeon General Moore was raised on a farm cast of town, adjoiniog the McUalla place ou the west. .Arthur Ctuven, formerly of this place,. uow of Ceuler Valley, will attend Commercial School at Lexington, Ky. JJioommgton is Hie home ot a number of commercial travelers. lhey are JNo. l, suuoesstul men, too. Morton Melbourn and wife of Fayetteville, Arkansas, are visiting tho family of Isaac Sutphin. Mr. Melbourne was recently married to Miss Burkett st Liscomb, Iowa, J and U ou his return to Arkaut-us,
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to be getting along hoely. Will. Kennedy spent last week io Martinsville and Indi anapolis. Communion services at Wal nut st. Presbyterian cuuroh ou Sunday morning next. The sale of mule colts, old corn and seasoned wood is rep lea ishing the pocket books of Monroe county farmers just now. On the first Sunday night in October, the Union services will be held in the M. E. church. Tbe address will be delived by Rev. J. A. Foster of Cincinnati, O. Tbe Cheapest ITndervrear la tbe city at Tbe CORKER. Mr. Noel arrived in Bloomington last Saturday after an absence ot some seven weeks at Kokomo, Ind., where he has been placing a eteel roof on the plate g lass works. He has secured a contract for roofing another large manufacturing ; establishment in Kokomo, and will begin tbe work about November 1st. UNIVERSITY ITEMS. Dr. Rogers has returned to his field of labor in Pratt, Kansas. Georgia Byers is wielding "the sceptre" iu a Newcastle school. A History Club has been organixed by the Faculty. Fresh mi?n election is nnxiomly looked for, Why don't they elect ? Harry Wise will re turn at the beginning of the next term, A. D. Moflfilt has gone to Johns Hopkins University, where he .will pursue a course in Old English. . Dr. Mttxwell jr. took Butter worth, who is sick, to his heme, at Laporte. The "Student'' will be printed at Lafayette this year, aud neat typogra)hical work is promised. Prof. S wain's class in Ast ronomy have been enjoying tho beautiful nights ot the past two weeks. Some forty students are taking Physics and Astrouomy, Seems to be popular. Miss Lone. Moiris bus been compelled to give up her school work on account of ill health. The Law School is growing. There is no good reason why it shuuld not number one hundred or more. Prof. Woodburn left Bloomington for Baltimore, on Monday, This will be bis -third year in Johns Hopkins University. Lodernan ot '88 is perfecting himself in German, and in order to do so bast taken up-his residence in the Fatherland. Sigma Chta have secured 5 men ; Betas, 3 ; Phi Delta, 1 ; Phi Pais, 4. Others are threatened with capture. Two former students are identified with journalism in Anderson, Ind., via : Dale Crtteubarger and Eugene Metcalf. Dr. Jordan has been showing his olass io Biology how to walk aud talk. A tramp with such a teacher is tbe event ot a lifetime. "The Service of Humanity" was the title of the lecture delivered by , Rev. Ljons io College Chapel last Sunday. The young ladies of the several fraternit ies are active in their efforts to secure members, and with gratifying success. Tbe oollege choir promises to be one ot uncommon excellence this term, m;w additions and improvements being made weekly. Dr. J ordan, Prof. Spanler snd Prof. Gilbert have been sent to Yellow Stone Park to make an exploration and report upon Yellow Stone River. This is Government business, aud is profitable and pleasant work. The lecture delivered in College Chapel last Sunduy by Rev. Mr. Lyons is said by those who heard it to htive been one of the finest that biis been' delivered from that rostrum. W. 8- Ellis," county superintendent of Madison county, and Miss Gertrude Henshaw,' a popular young lady of Alexandria, were married on the night of the 25th, at the residence of the bride's parents. The wedding was a very swell affair aud a large number of frieodf, were present. Ind. News. A new building is very much needed, as those that are available are inadequate. A number of the olasses are so large that they are crowded uncomfortably and to the great disadvantage of both professors and students. A main building ia one t tho crying needs of Indiana University, and an effort 8houll! be made to secure an appropriation for it at the next seeejou of the legislature. ' Next Friday evening the Betas will givo on entertainment at the restdpnee of R, W. Miers.in honor ot Dr. Kirkwood and wife, who leave Thursday a week for their future home iu California. On Saturday evening the Faculty and Trutees will entertain Dr. Kirk wood and wife at the home of Prof. Swain, and oo Tuesday afternoon a reception will ho held in the hiisement of the Walnut Street Prehliytei iitn church in tljiiir hou ir
SOLDIERS'
Bloomington, Oct. 7, 8 and 9. This will be a memorable occasion, many veterans clasping hands for the last time. There will be camp-fires oa tha nights of Oct; 7 aqd 8. More than fifty teats will be pitched onuhe Fair Grounds! Gen. Manson, Gen. Packard, Lt. . Gov. Chase, and other prominent speakers will be present. John Cole was at Orleaus Fair, and took the premium of $1'00 with his sorrel stallion, beat ing the horse driven by liucxley three straight heats. Uooer the new law teachers are entitled to pay for the days tliey are compelled to attend towoship iatitotef. Mrs. Dr. Wylie is entertain-" ing a neice who will remain with her some time. Dr. Jas. Maxwell jr. content-; plates a visit to friends in Greets Springs, Ohio, this week;. The man who drove Nst.Hif promising little sorrel mare as ' taken her-to Madison, Ind., whete '! . . . a a - a Sl ' she will be traineuV thvt winteriL'his mare, and the horse owned by Charley Ouder, belong to tha .w . a. a same tani.iiy, sua iney are uptn good ones. Mrs. Tuley was visiting her daughter, Mrs,. Aon- Treat, iftMartinsville, .nist wtek. Miss Kate Mitchell, -who ha . been sick with typhoid fever fof-' the pasftwo months, -but who is " convalescing, expects fo go to Norths Carolina. -as soon -as she' -is able 'tjt travel, to-- spend th- winter with' her sister, Mrs. Uregory. Jas. B. Clark-has avowed hai determination to be- a Democratia candidate for the nominrtioa fo f Countv Clerk.
Mrs, l.ixzie vxnnon liongjsin:'. Louisville was visiting Mr., Howe's - :
and Mr. Abie's family last week., James T. McKiuley wiU ga, to Kearney, JNebraska, to spend .he next twelve months, Thomas Blair lives at Kearoty. John T. Woodward was aV Louisville last week, looking after : some winter goods for his store s$, Stanfotd. - James Gentry, (-fatherof-Ricllifci-. ard Gentry of this., place) died oa Saturday morning in hi 89th yw, at his home in Stanford. Tha funeral occurred on Sunday, and was attended by, so, imroeuse cot-'
course ot people, mrs. wreiHryj survives her husband and is in her . 90th year.
Marshal Owen arrested a battc dozen poker players, ia.the jungles,, near the railroad tracks north of' town last Sunday. Several colored gentlemeri. irot into a controversy at campmeeting last Sunday night, and for." a while "razors were flying iu, tas if." Tom Gordon. wssUalte. the back with a "white handled,' ' r-a-xor," and thinks carapmeeUng, t A . a are un-jrroiu-auie, Mr. Buchanan, (step-father of Newel Sanders) who went to Cbatri. tanooga some ten years ago, is back,, in Monroe county on a visit. His, wife died three or four years ago.
his daughter is mirried, and he, concluded to spend the aintet among old time friends, . Cbas. Treadway of Bwtoa,v head salesman tor the firm of J. H. '& T.' H. Torrcy, manufacturers aljmens' fine shoes, will spend a IjW, days this week with Ed. WhctssW, our popular" south side shoe roah While here Mr. Treadway and Ed. . will put in some of the timo huuf ? ing. El, is a good nattired feHow, but the quail that attempts to, bit him will get into trouble, The following additional prvA turns will be given at the HortWttU tural Fa:r next week i 1st. 3d. Best Mince Pie, I-00 as, . Beet 5 Qnlnoee, W 5 Best PumpKin Pie, 1.00 Best lit Sorghum Molasses, 50 Jj In addition to the premitinss o? ' fercd of some 130 tberaon, tha so-" ; ciely will give to. the best exhibit . by otip exhibitor of all vegetables, including potatoes, root and miaceU laneons vegetables, an honoranc certilicate of life niHuiborship to the society. They will alto gjve he hs mn certificate to the best' anil
largest di'iy of frijits o( u kinds by one exhibitor, in addition, tn ciish premiums oljfcrod of some'$4(. The same certificate tor the lie', and largest display of plants an j (oweis by one exhibitor, in aWi tipn to pre mittms ol about ISO. John Gonrley of I.-ino-ds, Nt'brnska, is visiting his father, Wuij .ionrlcy. Mr. Gnurlev is rathttsjO aslic itj bis praise .uf Lutcolo,