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Tusd or Waiting! I have hetn wailing patently sinee the 1st of January fur a number of people who have eaten my grocerie to come in and pay. Now, my patience is about ' exhausted. Come in and settle up, or I will undertake to settle these biHs is my own way. If a justice of the peace geta alter yotr with these accounts there will be some cota connected with them. Remember, I won't stand any more foolishness. You know me. My name is Jas. Robixsok, the west aide grocer, and don't you forget it. lfeKinley & Robertson have removed their stack of groceries to the new building just north of the "Progress Block," and solicit a call from all old easterners and as many -new ones who may be able to call. Ws wish to cultivate your business najntaacr, and we believe we i do you ranch good. MeKlHLET fc RoBEBTSOS. You mail and then yoor groceries. It is sandy when yon come ost of the post office to step into Charley MePheeter? grocery store and select snob goose as you may seed. Jfo batter proportioned stock is the towa than that of Charier McPheetereV ssTtknoke "Belle of Key West" Cigar. Bowman A Bluett. Nkatkst Gybteb Pabxob in Jejrs, at Beecksrt's, sooth of the "are, o College Avenue, iirmg yocr ladies. Srsise goods are now coming in aver at Charley Mobley's dry Coods store, south aide. Charley keeps well asserted stock, and receives goods every week by as arrangement lie has with the LooiaviUe wholesale bosses, so that nothing sew comes on the market tbat boot promptly furnished to . .fc'm. ResMmber he is on the corner of the alley in the v&d stand. Across from the Pobtoffice le Charley McPheeters' popular tasDily grocery. It is here that well posted honwkeefee come in search of the bet goods, tb staple asd fancy, and they ao never disappointed for McPheeters always has these goods in stock. The choicest country produce is always kept by this bouse, and no se need go further for such gods as they want, FiSKST Coffee, cimie Tea, rhmt Tobaccos and Cigar, most stoaitTible country produce, and every article that a well regulated fesotly n, nan be had at Charley MeHievtera' grocery sttre, opposite the "nostomoe. . Remember the -C R -11. ..f V.w Wot" Cigar. Bowman & Bluett. You don't want to order diors, sash or blinds till yoa call at W. J. A Ilea's hardware store asd invest igate the (staples and priees. All masser of builders hardware of late-style poasiwe. late-style and at as low prwes as GtRI-ft, ami their mothers, should make no purchases, in tbe- line of coons Utey use, tut ttieycaii st Charley Mobley's "Golden Rule" store, south jjide of square, see his spring stork, and warn bis spring prices. Tim stock sew aad novel sad the prices exceedingly low, all of which ought to please the purchasing jrablic. Mobley keeps boots sod shoes as well as a general . toek of dry goods and fancy goods. tII asd see bun. Boy, B. L. Window, opposite the county jail, is headquarters for everything in the Buggy, cwrrey, Cart and Harness line. Csuia WoBiRY ess supply you wits s bossy, phaeton, sprtoz wa gos, or anything else in the way of , i i . a veswie wbsch jam nay a ecu. Yon don't have to pay him cash, either, ss be will swap for horses or males. He may be found st the big livery bain north of the square, os uotlege A venae. For studebitker wagon, carts and spring sagens, call at W. J. ALLEN8. Ejjoijsh Spa vm Liniment removes all Hurd, Soft or Calloused Lumps anrl '.ieimsbcs Irom horses. Blood Spavin Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring-Bone, Stiles, Sprains, all Swollen Throsts, Coughs, etc Bsve $50 by use of one bottle. Warranted the most wonderful Blemish Cure ever known. Sold by Faris Bros, Druggists, BloomingfOBj Indians. d3-91 A Bargaix. An Eb Cornet,, (silver plated) and a B b Clarinet with-instruction book, for sale or trade cheap. Inquire at this office. Or of Win, taw Fos Rep.irb or Parts of any Sewing Machine, call at H.MNDLKTS SONS. Produce! Produce! Produck! The best that Monroe eoonty afford is always secured by McKisley & Robertson, at their grocery on North College Avenue. It id the place to look tor somethisg choice. Richest Coffee in the town is served at Geo. A. Benckart's bakery, where can be secured s lunch that will specially commend t-seli to farmers and others.

If it is Grippe you have go to Faris Bros. Get a bottle of South American Nervine. Everybody recommends it-

OYSTER8 of only the best brands served in all styles, at Geo. Benekart's oyster hotue, South College Avenue. Fob Groceries step right into the southeast corner, south of the gwtoffice, ask if it is Charley Mcheeters' store. If it is you are in the right place go on trading, and you will get $1.10 worth of goods for every dollar you pay down. This is the truth. Habdsoue Buildiks Lots. I have several very handsome building lots to sell on west 7th street. Call on me. SODDY CAKMICHAEL.. BENOEABThan the most convenient and neatest Oyster Parlor in town. Rmesrber this-' when you and your ladvdeiiire a dish. Don't rOKQKi' Window, when yoa want any implements for the farm. Remember that no man can sell No. 1 farm wagons' or spring wagons cheaper than V. J. Allen. He asks you to call and examine his wagons before yon buy. Everybody .likes to trade with Charley MoPheelers he is ooe of the cleverest men in the town,and then he keeps t choice stock of groceries that gives full satisfaction, so tbat customers are pleaded both by the goods and the man. Hours Wagoxs, the best in the State, sold by W. J. Allen. Don' buy a wagon till you investigate the "Moline." It will be to your interest. Don't forget to direct your attorney to bring advertising to the Progress office, ic cases where you have any business as administrator, executor or guardian. Rates very low and work done correctly. Look Out! I am out of business nw and desire to collect. Persons who owe rae are requested to settle by cash cr note promptly If not settled in a reasonable time I will place my accounts in the hands of an officer for collection. A word to the wise ought to be sufficient. HEMP. WILSON. The OUl -Bee Hive," the best I rv Goods Room iu Soiulicrn Indiana, for rent. . Call on, or write to V. J. ALLEN. Ask for yVtnsluw's when you some to tows ami want a set of! bar new. lie can save you money, Gotko to or coming from the postomce you can secure your groceries at Chas. H. McPheeters' gro cery and provision! store. Char ley is s popular man, bis store is popular because it carries s well assorted stock, bin prices are popu lar because they are reasonable. We bsve received the last isaa of ha "World's Colombian X:pmition IllmUaUJ," the oBc 1 onf tba Grmt Fair. Tolijt ol thi. v.liction n to Kir eoasplate at.Uien atone rewd of Um Columbian i... tition. It eootmint 32 pnget of ofBcial proceeding, aad will giro photographic illustration printed oa enameled paper, of all the Ex-1 Hibits, Building sni attraction of the! great Fair. A s work of Art, containing the moat iolereat .ng information, it ii invaluable to all who wiah to keep up with lb times and learn of the great International XnterprUe. Price $3 year past paid, or 25 cent a-copy. 6ubacriptiona takes at this office, where a ample cop? may be teen. Any person wishing a freatrip U the World' Fair ahonld add rets 9. B. Campbell, Editor and Publiaher, 2ia La Salle St., Chicago, 111. Fixest shell hardware in Bloom ingtoo can be loutid at W. J. Allen's hardware sore. He keeps only the best. Ca:l OS McKinley & Robertson, the grocers, in the new room, north of ''Proerrees Block." North Colic1! c Avenue. Everything new and lirrs .-class. Do not delay. Come e rid get acquainted. National Hotel barber shop is s convenient, neat and cosy establishment, ust east of the post office; Gu. E rcuger is proprietor. Give him a call. erSmoke "Belle of Key West" Cigar. Bowman & Bluett. Jos Smith is not exclusively in the holiday trade, though it looks like Christmas every day at his soutb side store. He carries that kind of a stock all the year round. Bat his specialty is fine goods, such as sisedsra brands of silverware, 6ne clocks, gold and silver watches, diamond goods, fittest chains tbat are manufactured, gold spectacles and eyeglasses, and anything and everything usually kept in such an establishment. Two expert watchmakers are busy tt I the time making repairs on watches, jewelry, etc. so that the customers can be assured of getting their work at the time promised. Never purchase a watch or clock till you see what Smith can do for you. He is under the Opera House.

A year or two since, (he papers had much to say of the experiences of a party of railroad surveyors, who bad related Powell's feat of twenty years ago, and made tbeir way in bouts through the walled-in gorge of the Colorado, their leader and one other man being drowned in some of the terrific rapids down which the hosts were swept. The full story ol litis wonderful voyage has never been published ; but the Overland Monthly has now secured it, written by a member of the party, accompanied by photographs taken by them, sod it is announced for the March number. The Ohio & Mississippi Ry. will sell tickets to St. Louis from all points on its line at one fare for round trip on account of National Convention of Labor Organisations, which will be held February 22d to 26th, 1892. Tickets on sale February 20th, 21 t and 22(1, and good returning until Feb. 28th, 1892. For tickets and further information call on or address local agents O. & M. Ry. C. G. JoSes, Dis'l. Pass'r Agent, Vincennes, Ind. MardI Gras Excursion.

On account of the Carnival of Mardi Gras at New Orleans, La., March 1st, 1892, the Ohio & Mississippi By. will sell round trip tickets to New Orleans, La., at low excursion rates, February' 2(! to 29 inclusive and good for return until March l5, 1S92. Por further information call on or address loeal agents O. & M. Ity. C.G. Joke?, Dist. Pass'r AgentVinoenncsjlnd. FOR Sale. Mrs. 13 rax tan de sires to sell ber residence, located on College Avenue, corner of 7tb street. As she intends to leave Bloomington soon, persons who want a first-class muse should call without delay, and sec it. The liesf tonic ever discovered is South American Nervine, sold by Faris Bros. Sprng is nearly here, and you will nerhnp8 wnt to purchase bicycle. The best in the world can be bought of Lnndt n & Co. That "no account" feeling removed by South American Nervine. Greatest tonic ever discovered. Ask Faris Bio, alxiut it. South American Nervine have come household words. Faris Bros, are the importers' agent. If you want a high grde biscuit, aad pastry flour, buy Swan Down. For sale by all dealers. Try a sack of White Stor. W. P. Dill makes it at the Model Roller Mills. Ask your groceryman fur it. Cobs! Const At W.J. Allen's. I order the bust oysters that money will buy and will accept no ouier Kino. j nau is me reason everybody is plesned with them. They are fresh large and sweet flavored. Chas. H. McPheeters. Tinas Table at Illoomlngtoa. Central Standard Time. Day Kail Train North, arrive 10-.B a.m Mail Train South, " .X...S:41 p.m Night Mail Train North, arrive 11:16 p.m Mail Train South, " 3:60 a.m Louitville Accom., North, 8:40 p.m Louiiville Aeeom., South, 0:60 a-m Ij. A. CLARK, Aobst. Mr. J. B. Briclwell, late of the Stone City Milts of Bedford, is the miller at the Model. Farmers, try the Model. If you are convalescing from la grippe the tonic you should - a it . r . . . - use w raouin American nervine. Pebsons with whom the Pboosess has contract for wood will please remember that we prefer 18inch sugar, beech, or shell'bark bicker v. 8ETTC.K TP. Do you owe me ? I want my money. If I owe you .present your bill. I must have what you owe me at once. C. C. TURNER. FOR RENT, Thu old Bee Hive drv goods store, after the 1st of January. Apply to W. J. ALLEN. J3avk Money sud get the latest designs in Queensware and Glassware itt C. H. McPheeters' popular grocer; store, southeast corner of the square. New supply of Ironstoue China and Decorated Ware. No man excels Geo. Benckart as a Bread baker. His bread creates comment wherever used, by its sweetness, richness, liirbtuess. Trv ' it and be couviucc j.

Notice. The annual meeting of the stockholders of Big Creek Stone Company of Stinesville, Indiana, will beheld Monday, March 7th, 1892, at 7 o'clock p.m. at the office of the company, Bloomiugton, Ind., for the election of (9) nine Directors, to serve for one year aud such other business as mHV come before the meeting. ROB'T C. GREEVES, Sec'y. February 23, 1892. Capt. John Welch, of Gosport secured a prize when at Lexington last week. He paid $2,050 for Seu Lion by Milton, dam by Mambrino Patchen. That is the kind to buy. He is a very handsome two year colt and if we remember him correctly he is black with no white, and will make a horse close to 16 hands, and rather large for a Milton, but none too large for Indiana. The offices of the new Lodge of Red Men at Ellettsville, are : G. W. Faulkner, Sachem; Ed. Faulkner, Senior Sagamore ; Theodore Hitter, Junior Sagamore ; C. L. Buchanan, Keeper of Wampum ; John Eakin, Chief of Records, and F. D. Wharton, Prophet.

Taffy Pulling: The Y. P. S. C. E. or Walnu Street Presbyterian Church will give a Taffy Pulling in the Lecture Room, next Thursday ovening, February 25. It will be preceded by a program, which will begin promptly at eight o'clock. Admission, 15 cents. A reader of the Farmer who has tried it in the worst cases, says grease heel in horses can be cured by putting boiling hot common tar on the sore heel. He has cured it in one or two applications, and it never fails. This is a very simple cure, and one that any one can easily employ. You know Charley Robertson, don't .yon? Well he is ooe of the cleverest grocerymeu in this place, and a man of experience. He is in a new room just north of the Progress Block, aud has a nice new fresh stock of goods. Jimmy McKinley, another well known and popular man, is lti.s partner, and they make a team. Drop in aud sec if they haven't the very article you want. The "Notes and Comments" announced to appear in March number of the North American Review will include Borne unpublished letters by Henry Clay, fag oting the nationalization of 'o telegraph ! and an article by D .j Walter f. Chappell, showing to bow great an extent the presence of consumptive patients at health resorts imperils 6uch place. The Mexican Minister writes ou Wages and Values in Mexico, and Dr. Felix Oswald on the Frot-t Cure. We Were Cared of TL Grippe. Fakis Ukii., Druggist. Bloomington, Ind. I was taken with a bad cold; had severe pain in my buck and limbs, cutiirrli of eyiu and nose, accompHnied by slight fever. I suppose it was grippe. The fever left me after taking three dosos of South American Nervine, and ten doses completely curod rae. You have great medicine. IIkhrt iSpeiokliia.k, Kayettonvillo, Lawrenct co Ind. My wife wa sick with la grippe. Your wonderful South American Nervine cured her in one day. Gko. SotuvAK, Prop, restaurant, Seymour, Ind. 1 suffered with a vary bad attack of la grippe, which terminated in 4 severe out ef pneumonia that well nigL left me a physical wreck. Four doctor attended me. Being advised, I took a bottie of South American Nervine, and like magic It restored me to perfect SeaUh. A. W. Fsat 'shoemaker, jdilllown, Ind. I waa seized with a severe attack of la 5 rippe. Threo dotes of South American ervine effectually cured me. HbxbtKaubb, Kolecin, Greene co., Ind. I wa nearly dead from la grippe. After taking nve dose of South American Nervine wa relieved of pain, and was completely cured by one bottle. Hakbt Bmmabx, Browastcwn, Ind. The introduction of a braes band of ten pieces at the evening services ef the Eleventh street M. E. church, Philadelphia, was considered as a decided innovation, some of the congregation protesting, although it attracted hundreds to the church. But the Rev. Garbutt Read mid from the pulpit that it was not sacreligious, because the prodigal son had been welcomed by his brethren with a band of music. Only Able to "Oraig Around." bKDFORD, Ikd., March 20, J80I. Faris Bros., Gonts: I whs attending court several weeks ago at Bloomington, after having a sevoro case ot la grippo, and was just able to "dracc around," having never fully recovered from the dltcafo. An acquaintance told mc hew he bad been benefitted bv tlioufo of throe bottles of South Americas Nervine, bought at your ostiiblithmcn1., and I wont immediately end secured somo of tbo medicine. I have taken it according to directions, and am so much benefitted lht I fuel that I nm only doing my duly in sending you tbis statement. I believe tbo "South American" i the best tonic in the world. OKORGK CHAMBEKLAIN. You will need a tonio after la grippe lets go. At Faris Bros, you can get South American Nervine. None better.

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Administrators and Executors, and those who have the advertising for estates will do a special favor for the Pbogresb if tbey will always .insist upon the advertising (which is required by law) to be done ib the Progress. Rates are always reasonable. A number of persons were here from Brown and Morgan counties last Wedueaday, bidding on the Ensign Newton land, which was sold by auction at the court house door, by the Commissioner, Ira C. Batman. Every lover of the bicycle, (and they are growing more numerous eaoh day) should investigate styles arid prices of the best wheels, as offered- by Theo J. Louden, who is representing some of the beat wheels that have been placed on the market. The regular spring influx of people has begun, iivery day four or five families are inquiring for houses persons who are coming here to work in the stone quarries, factories and on the street improvements. A large number of carpenters, bricklayers and other classes of builders will be drawu here also by the immense amount of improvements that are to be made, as building will begin at an earlier date this spring than usual. Dr. G. L. Curtis of DePauw gave the first lecture of the Ep worth league course, in the M. IS. church last Tuesday night, The defective flue got in its work again, this time at Kirksville, where Wesley Kirk bad his house burned. Loss $1,000; insurance $400. Chas. K. Perring and family, who for some time resided at Clear Creek Station, have removed to Bloomington, Mr. Perring having sold his store at that point to J. W. Voris. J.W. Voris has been elected BuperintHiident uf the quarries of the Morton C. Hunter Stone Co. Mr. Voris has the reputation of being one of the most competent and successful quarry managers iu the oolitic belt, aud the directors of the company acted wisely in castiug a U'lanimous vote for him. . A walk will be constructed some time this summer on the west side of Walnut street, from sccoud street south to the south end ol South Park. The people of the South Park locality also need an electric light, and will doubtless get it. Ira Dillman has sold "Marshall T." to Indianapolis partieB. The Uniform Rank K. of P. of thiii place has been disbanded, owing to a lack of interest by its members. It will probably be revived next summer or fall. Clint. Houston has removed from Spencer to AYortbiugton to reside, The civil engineer of the Monon is preparing plaus for new depots at Crawibrdsvilie, Greencastle, Bloomington and Bedford. The revival meetings at the Christian church are quite a success. A revival meeting is iu progress it Unionville under the charge of that veteran itt the work, Elder Bray. ' Isaac N. Fleenerof Unionville is now located at Heltonsville, as forem tn of a stave factory. 1'res. Stepp, at one time a well known citizen of Marion tp., died recently in Daviess co. with abcesfi of the lungs. Mai. Mtilky's family was en tertaining Mr. and Mrs. Gilaspy of jMletuville, last week. lien. Whetsell took a clerk to Washington with bim in the person of Will. Eakin of Ellettsville. Ind. Journal ; The marriage of Mis Soda II. Brigham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brigham, and Mr. James Ring, of Wauseon, O , was auietly observed yesterday morning at the family residence on Christian Avenue. The ceremony was performed by Dr. H. A. Butchel, pastor of the Central-avenue cburch, in the presence of the relatives and a few of tbo most intimate friends. The bride wore a hanusonio traveling suit of tan-colored broadcloth. Mr. King is county clerk of Fulton county, Ohio, and Miss Brigham in well known not only to a large circle of friends here, but in Anderson and Bloomington as well. Mr. and Mrs. King left at 1 o'clock for Wauscob, where thoy will make their home till Mr, King's term of office expires,

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It is shown by the finanoiol statement, as prepared by city cleris R. C. Greeves, that the present indebtedness of Bloomington is $37,967.81, which exceeds the 2 per cent, constitutional limit just $598.21. This indebtedness consists cf Outstanding oity warrants,.. .....$15,967:81 Stone note for cemetery, 1,700:00 School House Bonds,,..,,, 20,390100 31,967.81 Indebtedness permitted under tho 2 per coot, constitutional limit on an appraisement; of $1,868,480, 37,389:6) Exceeding constitutional limit, $598.21 The city of Bloomington ban more substantial improvements to show fur these expenditures than any othe city of 5,000 inhabitant in the State of Indiana, We hav; better streets, better pavements, better bridges, culverts, better improvements of alr-kindti of a public character. Interview any traveling man, who goes from town to town, on this subject, and he will, tell you that no town equaU Bloomington in these particulars. And Bloomington is not going to stop because she is slightly in debt. The march of improvement will go right on. It is expected that tb! outstanding warrants will be reduced at least $10,000, when tho April install ment of tax is paid. Dillon Talbcit says be hat never quit electioneering, and hi now in good fix for the nomination for Auditor on the Democratic ticket. Jno. D. Morgan it is alco understood, is a candidate, but Dillon says he can "snow" him. Mr, Kinser of Harrodsburg, who for n time was spoken of in connection with this nomination, has concluded not to be a caudidate. The Remenyi concert company, which appears in college chapel tonriit si a tiarf nf ta rairubi, ".p.-, W M ,... V . ..... .VgHtUI course, has received favorable mention in all the leading daily papeni of the country. As a violinist thero ifl nn rillffifin,ll ikflt Pamnnr! cian.ln at the head among those who make a specialty or tue "King ot instruments," as bite violin is called when in expert hands. The company hi guaranteed )300 by the lecture association. John T. Smith, who for a time, published a newspaper at Harrodsburg, is now engaged in the jewelry business at Warsaw, Ind. Chas. Craig and wife of Kan sas, who have been visiting west or' town during the past mouth, have returned to their home. Ira Dillman is going to travel in Pennsylvania with a corps of men who sell a patent harrow. He was engaged! in that business several years, and liked it. Howard Tourner has secured a position with a jeweler at Frankfort, Ind., aad left for his new post of duty on Thursday. Republicans of the 5th district will meet in the Federal Court Room at Indianapolis, March 3d, for the purpose of selecting two delegates and two alternates to the National Republican Convention at Minneapolis, June 7, 1892. Mrs. Brannam. a daughter of Thos. Laugtey, died at her father's residence on 8tn street, last Friday, with consumption. The Pkoobess will be sent to any address till after the November election for one dollar. The Roberts book store sold for $525. Debts about $1,200. Harry Howard and wife have gone to Illinois to join a theatrical company now making the larger towus of that State. It was decided by the literary club at Verual, one night recently, "tbat war bad caused more distress than whisky." The agricultural society returned a vote of thanks to Duncan & Batman and Fulk & Corr, for defending them in the Gillie damage suit, and complimentary scasun tickets were voted those gcntlemeu and tbeir families. Nath. eitockwell, who is ruuning a locomotive, down at Lexington, Ky., was in town last week. There are about twenty candidates for the position of Superintendent of the Poor Farm. The Stipcrintcndtnt is to be chosen at the March term of the county commissioners, which will convene ou March 7th.

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Jacob Bnnger died on the morning of the 1.6th, at bis home, four milea west of Blootnington, in his 84th year. In the ;jl of 'i860 Mr. Bnnger was in his bvggv at the north end of Collegu Avenue, and his horse becoming v'righlened, ran away, and threw him out on a pile of stones. His spine wasi seriously injured, aud since that day be had been helpless, an 1 confined to his bed, only being al(e to move with sssiatauce. To edd to. his other misfortunes, had become al-

n 1 most totally bIrod,so tint the great solace of the earlier years cf his affliction (reading) was denied him. Yet hn was one of the moat patient, cheerful men, that ever lay upon a sick bed, and this was remarked by all who came in contact with him. He hud always been a member ot Walnut St. Pres. church, and was a faithful atteudant while his phyo icai'condition permitted it. The funeral services were held at the residence on Thurmlay roomm,;, and were attended by many people from Bloomington, as well as from the surrouuding country. Samuel Kelly, who was born at Ellettsville, and resided there the greater part of his life, committed suicide at Marshall, low, on the 13th inet. The remains were brought to Ellettsville for burial on Thursday. Kelly's mother is a daughter of Alex. Sutherland, a former prominent citizen of this county. Young Kelley was a toeomotive engineer, and was infatuated with Mis Julia Long of Mar shall, Iowa ) though it seem she dtd not respond. Phis was pevend years aeo, and recently he returned to Marshall, and as she would not agree to marry him he first shot the girl and then shot himself. He died iustantly, but Miss Long, it is stated, will recover. W. .1. McClelland, for some time station agent at Pa.ili, en the Monon, is now located here in the general offices, and bids lair to be come one ot the most popular of the many popular men in the service. Lena Sibcrt has secured n po bit ion in a Chicago wholesale house John Cofliii is attending the theological department of DePauw college, as ho ia preparing himaelf for the ministry Manlev & Co. arc doing an extensive feed business at their well-arranged grocery store Mr. Clark, the new groeer, hai torn down the old shed in front of the building, and will make a number of radical changes in the room- Miss Littell of Orleans is vUi ting Chas. Siberl's family ou 6th streetCharley Perring h baliiag hay at Sheridan, Ind. A lodge of Red Men was organized al: Bedford Wednesday night, a nuaiher of the Bloomington brethren sssisting Martinsville now has two daily papers, the Reporter aud the Gazette. About time acothcr "effort" was made to start one in Bloomington. TelephoneOscar Cravens informs the Progress that a Martinsville gentleman, Mr. Murray Baiu, contemplates estab lishing a dany paper here Win. Reed has sold the part of bis lot where the residence stands to Chas. Ross for $i,800 Jno. T. Sccrcst of Solsbcrry, Greene co., has bought a house ju Fairview addition, paying $525 John E. Bastin, now an inmute of the Central Lunatic Asylum, has u guardian in the person of Geo, W. Taylor Dr. Hon aud wife entertained Mrs. W. H. Martin of Bedford, last) week -Ed. McGee has a position with it Chicago wholesale clothing house. Rev. Mr. Lttccock Avas ill a portion of last week, and was unable to attend prayer meeting or to officiate at the funeral ot Jacob Bunger. The PanoKieu announce in bold, black type, which it keeps stsndinj, that it will support the nominee of the Minneapolis convention. When it becomes necewary for a Republican orgitn near sixty year old to pledge itself to support, a Republican National tic Wot, tho p. o. p. muit bs going to the dog pretty fast. Courier. ' Yes, sir; the Progress always has, fully and wilht ut reservation, supported any and every ticket nominated by the Republ ican pnrty, and pledges itself to support all future tickets. And for the benefit of the Courier, which seems to . see tho handwriting on the wall, the Progress repeats that it is "For President, the man nominated tt Minneapolis, in June, 1832." Gen. M. C. Hunter waa in Bedford last week visiting old friends. rOn Thursday night the accommodation train ran into some rock that had fallen into the "cut" north of Leatberwood bridge, near Bedford. The engine and b&ggago car were wrecked and ail trains de layed till next day. The Kuights of Pythias Inst $30 by their 6upper and ball, Friday night. The weather was tinpropitious, and there were a half dogen cntertainuienss in '.own, not couuting the Freshman raid, --Dudley Norman uud Rev. Lamb, both of Bart Icltsville, Lawrence county, expect to come to Bloomington to atay thin summer. About 1,000 people are beaded this wav. Wils. Adams ws at the oonveution last Saturday, after six weeks of sickness. Wils. couldn't stay al dome when there wa6 a Republican convention ja sijjht.

bt ova srsctAt aiJtoatia ,T. A. reeht. a graduate of Wsbob. College, spent Sunday wtta P.-of. Sootoa. Perdue, of the rnhtaaa clacs, to a Delta Tau Detta. Brunch V initiated iato Beta 1Ws li fraternity, last FrtdAj night. Ir. lYo4ara lectured at C hicago Friday. Mill Nellie ttoueh hat aeaifi returned

9 her studies. Mis Breckenridge, who ha) beon oitof college all term on account of live sick. I ins of ber folkj, ha returned. Sir. and Mrs, H. C. Cjuncan gava a mh (option to Sigma Chi boy, Piiday Bight, st their honAe 6Ji H irk wood A fenue. Tho co-operative atsocjatW rooai is) r ow open from 3 to 4 o'aluok, instant f to p.m. Parke Draver will represent UanoVet College in the Oratorical ConUst, at IndItnapoU, March 11. He is a Sigsaa Chi, W. H Morton has been out of schofcl tor week, with throat trouble, but t cow improving. Dr. Bp i engaged in writing noma I rticlo on socixlojical qaastioos, tot the 1 ndianapoli Journal. Prof. Zinck has enrolled in 1. U. Ha trill now tl;e regular class fcrk In paiieotion with hi gymnasium work. j.Students who feel the want of exeruiast ihould make it a point tp seevre a bttryot this spring. T, J. Loudea it agea tho best machine made. Miss Nelson, the rrptoseatativa of Oa Paw University in the State Oratotica (kin test will address the people on "In. (luttrinl Freedom." Ralph B. Beita. of Madvils, Pa , vi.lttd hU Pbi Delta Thet berth- lart ireefc. He i now general agent lor stereoniJaun Isw. ' Mis fanrtie Watsoa wa paid a Wt I y her parenu hti Sunday. They ret are d to their Cruwf'-'rdsyillfl hprrie on the i ight train. An informal pan-het-lenic dnnco 'ws f ivn at Phi Gamma Delia ball, 1'liurt sty night ncd few mcml-ara from eaclt fraternity participated in ttt sxerrise. Y. II. Ufiiklc, who was oi'mpellel to Jinve school on account of icl:nesst a few i reeks sine, is fhwly improving. ba vill not be hU to b in avkovl again tbU Jr. MIm Bessie rtewson vaa ort-TbttTadas rr the flntt lime sine she reiMiVid ir iut ii-s in the Gymnasium. Although oq tone were brokon, h tu,;Uinod painful ' voutid sjbout tbo face and lieud, O. C Foster of Jeffi-rspnville, Indiana correspondent of the Louisville Ceuris Journal, paid I. U. ft ?i!t Thi rsd is-. if ias very much pleased, with the appear r ni of the institution. Students who contemplate the purchase f a wheel tbis spring (and o .'jry young nan who can nfl'ord Tt might :.o own one) should call on T. J. Loudon, vho lias the, agency for somo of the best t acbiaes (n the market. illM riarriet Casper, of lb :Uss of tt ef Salem, spent thotnst few dt yi wHh be cousin if i Mnudu Wilson. ,Hhe took an txaminnt!on on the advanced history irork she is doing in order to add to kef dame A. M, Dr. Coulter began his extension lector) course on Botany in tho city ot New Al fcoov, Fridiiy nigbt. l-t ltitured at Louiiiville Saturday. This is the irst axtSt tion work that has beon done in Kf Albany. From all accounts peoplu M anxious for the wrk. The mombeg oi the Rthieiil Club arat MessM. Miller, G. 31. Bailiff, Jtcttgar, Ul..rey, Ellabarger, bbafcr, Braj aud IIbIk bard, and Minces Calvin, 3rvun and. Moore. The club meet oa Sunday, mora ings from 8.3a to 10 It h.-is now take up for study tho '-Ton great Ueligtosta." The greater part of the gymnasium ap naratus has arrived. Pruf. Zii ck la no bni-y orerswing the placing of it. AK though there was not a T rygi oat amount of fixtures, yet It hs an improvement ofwr anything that he beeb hud be ore. Tba apparatus seems, to be of l.be best pattern. About 6$ students are taking I'jumasiaia work new. We are gUd to know tbat J. M. Johnson of thfi Junior cinss baa be m eeoured . to teach history ia the Indiana State Norma). Mr. Johnson ba proved himself aa a student of high order in h s,s;ecial line of work in this iostituiloa, am. he is (A be congratulated ou hi avocen ,n securiag a place to creditable, Every one should seise the e portunity . of hearing the best violinist ia iba worM, ' at old college chapel to-nigUt. Mr. Ba menyi ha with him a strong Company: and no doubt will give the finest enter- ' tainmenl a Bloomington audience has w ef bad, the privilege of listening to. Tbi entertainment cost tbo Bomn Lecture) Bureau $300. The "Coterie CluV will hold its next meeting at 2:30 ( .m.,SaU urday, Feb. 27th, at the residence of Mrs. EL. J. Aley, North College Avenue, A full attendance is in portant. 11. J. Kirkwood, well known here, and at one time engaged ta the manufacturing business with the Browning Bros., died oa Saturday last in Chattanooga, Teois after a short illness with la grippe. Mr. Kirkwood was married fa this place to Miss Mattie Browa ing, a sister of Mrs. Crain,and had resided about f cveu years in Cbat tanooga, where he was engaged ia the practice of law. Mr. Kirk wood had succeeded in building up a large and lucrative practice, and at the time of his dth wat Assistant Attorney General of the State. He leaves a wife md font children, and was aged about 32. At May'a Hal!, on Thursday night last, the ladies of th A. M E. church gave a leap yar party, the object of which was to realiaa funds for the benefit of tho church, A musical and literary program had been prepared and was gi von in a satisfactory manner. Refreshment were served, aud those who particU pated are enthusiastic in their praise of tho ladies who organised and carried ou the exercises so successfully. The receipts were over forty-eight dollars. Rev. Luccock will preach sermon on dancing next Sunday night, at tae requeet of some of the. new members ot the oburci, The posiomce will he)affar h open from 1:45 to o:4o Sunday evenings, ami the lobby will be opeu, from 11 till 2 Air the? i.juveieuca Uif lock-box renters.

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