Bloomington Progress, Volume 26, Number 9, Bloomington, Monroe County, 20 April 1892 — Page 3

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LOOK AT OUR NO. 207, BloDMBigbn, Mi Progrsss. Jtntcrtd at tk Postoffice at Blbomiftoit M., second class mailer, Jfy,tgi7. .McKinley 4 Robertson have twaoT4d tbeir stock of groceries to . I i. . L. r IK nW uuuuiug jtmt ovnu ui ic "Progress Block," and solicit a call from all old customers aod as many new ones wko nay be able to call. We wish to cultivate your business acquaintance, and we believe we an do yon much good. McKiki-eyA Robertson. MVSmoke "Belle of Key West" Cigar. Bowman & Bluett. Nbatkst Oyster Parlor in town, at Beockarf a, south of the square, on College Avenue. Bring your ladies. Woxek, Gnus, Mes, don't forgit to call at Charley Hobley's "Golden Bole" store before you make your purchases, as he has used better taste, if possible, than usual, in the selection of a stock. Nothing has been omitted from the lltt, and the most exacting customer has been suited here. " What does Charley keep?" do you ask : Why ho carries everything you may ask for in .his line. Across trom the Postoffice ia Charley McPheeters popular; family grocery, it is here that well potted housekeepers come in eeareh of the beet goods, both staple and fancy, and they are never disappointed for McPheeters always has these goods in stock. The choice! country produce is always kept by this house, and no tine need go further fur such gmls as they want. FlSEST Coffees, choicest Tea", richest Tobaccos and Cigars, most desirable coontry produce, and every article that a well regulated family uses, ran be had at Charley McPbeetera grocery store, opposite the postoftice. Remember the place. WSmuke "Belle of Key West" Cigar. Bowman A Bluett. You don't want to order doors, sash or blinds till yu call at W, J. Allen's hardware store and investigate the samples and prices. All manner of builders' hardware of Jate-style and at as low prices as possible. Havr too been .n Charley Mobky's dry goods room recently? If not it will pay yon to call. He has ben receiving a great many novelties lately at his sooth side tore. Many years' experience in this locality has made him an expert in selecting styles and qualities that will suit his cratomers. Jin effort at enumeration will be made here. We call your attention to the stock of '02, and admonish you to see it. Boys, R. L. Winslow, opposite the county jail, is headquarters for everything ia the Buggy, Surrey, Van sod Harness line. aai i i Craig Wokley can supply you with a buggy, phaeton, spring wagou, or anything else in the way of a vehicle which you may need. You don't have to pay him cash, either, as be will swap for horses or mules. He msy be found at the big livery barn north of the square, on College Avenue. For Studebaker wagons, carts and spring wagons, call at W. J. ALLENS. English 8patin Liniment removes all Hsrd, Soft or Calloused Lumps and Blemishes from horses. Blood Spavin Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Bing-Bone, Stifles, Sprains, all 8wolIen Throats, Coughs, etc. Save 1 50 by use of one bottle. Warranted the most wonderful Blemish Cure ever known. Sold by Faris Bros Druggists, Bloomington, Indiana. de3-91 Fob Repairs or Parts of any Sewing Machine, call at h. lin dl era sons. Pboducb! Produce! PaoPUCK ! The best that Monroe county affords is always secured -by McKinley 4 Robertson, at their grocery on fliortu College Avenue. It is the place to look lor some thing choice. Richest Coffee in the town is served at Geo. A. Benckart's bakery, where can be secured a lunch that will specially commend itself to formers and others.

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Tou know Charley Robertson, don't you ? Well be is one oi the cleverest grocerymen in this place, and a man of experience. He is in a new room just north of the Progress Block, and has a nice new fresh stock of goods. Jimmy Mc Kinley, another well known and popular man, is his partner, and they make a team. Drop, in and see if tbey haven't the very article you waot. Foil Groceries step right into the southeast corner, south of the imatoffire, ask if it is Charley Mc Pheeters' store. If it is you are in the right place go ni trading, and you will get $1.10 worth of goods for every dollar you pay down. This is the troth. Bekckakt has the most convenient and neatest Oyster Parlor in' town. Remember this when jou aod your lady desire a fish. Don't forget Winslow, when you want any implements for the farm. Remember that no man ran sell No. 1 fat in wagons or spring wagons cheaper than W. J. Allen. He asks you to call and examine his wagons before you bay. Mouse Wagons, the best in the State, sold by . W. J. Allen. Don' buy a wagon till yon investigate ihe'"Moliae." It will be to your interest. Dou't forget to dire.-t your attorney to bring advertising to the Progress office, in cases whrre you have any business as adniiniidrator, executor or guardian. Rates very low and work done eornctly. Ehtumattsm Cwraf in a Day. "Mystic Cur" for RhcwnatUm and Neuralgia radically cure in 1 lo 3 days. Its action upon ill? system is remarkable and mysterit: u. It removes at once the cnu.se a nd the diease immediately disappears. The first dose greatlv benefits, 75 cents. Sold by Fasis linos, Blnomii gton sap28 Ask FOB Winslow' when yon come to town and want, a eel of harness. He can save you money. Gotmj to or coming from the poitofike you can secure yotir groceries at Cbas, H. McPh eeters' grocery and provision store. Charley is a popular man, his store is popular because it carries a well assorted stock, his prices are popular because tbey are reasonable. We have received the last issue of U "World's Columbian Exposition Illustrated," the official organ of tfaa (J rent Fair. The object of this publication is to piven complete authentic historical record of the Columbian Exposition. It contains S2 pages of official proceedings, and will give photographic illustrations printed on enameled papor, of all tha Exhibit, Buildings and attractions of the great Fair. A a work of Art. containing the most interesting information, it is invaluable to all who wish to keep up with the time and learn of the great International Enterprise. Trice $3 a rear post paid, or 35 cents a copy. Subscriptions taken at this office, where a sample copy may be seen. Any person wishing a free trip to the World's Fair should address J. B. Campbell, Editor and Publisher, 219 La Salle Si., Cajeago, Ills. Fixest shell hardware in Bloom ington can be found at W. J. Allen's hardware store. He keeps ooly the best. National Hotel barber shop is a convenient, neat and cosy establishment, just east of the prist office. (Jus. Kreuger is proprietor. Give him a call. WSowke "Belle of Key West" Cigar. Bowman & Bluett. When lookixg for something fine or novel, always go lo Smith's bazar, under the opera house. Thre will be found the greatest collection of curious and valuable articles that has been seen since the flood. How he gets them we do not know, and he says 'tis none of cur business, for many of these goods are sold at half tbeir value, or just half what you woild be reJ aired to pay in the cities. He eeps silverware, fine gold watches and clocks, finest chains ;icd jewelry, diarronds, pearls, ami oil piecious stones, and the 1001 articles usually found in a well appointed jewelry store. In watch repairing this firm is away ahead, and work is finished at the hour promised, thus saving vexatious delay. For a fine time keeper oi any grade, always go to Smiths,

Administrators and Executors, and those who have the advertising fur estates will do a special favor for the Progress if they will always insist upon the advertising (which is required by law) to be done in the Progress. Rates are always reasonable. Odorless fertilizer, put up io ten pouotl sacks, is one of the novelties at Jas. C. Robinson's grocery store. It is just the article for flower pots, window garden., and flower beds. Better go to Robiuson's grocery, west side of square, and investigate it. V liile in his grocery examine his staple goods at moderate prices. He has them. Also the neatest and most attractive display of fine queensware in Blooming ton the real China, some of it, and at prices lower than ever before heard of here. No More Nonsense. Some of you people have been owing me by note or account for many long, weary months and years. I am getting very tired of your dilatory action, and I am determined to have my money ! Do you understand that? I am going to have it. Now the aoouer you settle your indebtedness the cheaper it will be for you. as I intend to give an officer or a lawyer a chance lo make a few fees if yon don't come to time. These are "words with the bark on 'em." Jm,,-f' A M-EN. Bgev, Late-t designs and comhina- i tionx in Wall Paper, at II. Lindey's Sons. Largest stock in ihej

i-itr. Prices to suit the times I Five to Fifty Cents a Bolt. Fine line of W indow Shades. Everybody likes to trade with Charley McPheeters lie is one of the cleverest men in the tnwn,and then he keeps a choice stock of groceries that gives full satisfaction, so that customer are pleased both by the goods and the man. Latent def-ipna and combina tions in Wall Paper, at H. Liixlley's Sons. Lnrgest stock in the city. Prices to suit the times. Five to Fifty Cents a Bolt. Fine line of Window Shades. The best tonic ever discovered is South American Nervine, sold by Faris Bros. Spring is nearly here, and you will perhaps want to purchase a bicycle. The best in the world can be bought of Londen & Co. South American Nervine have become household words. Faris Bros, are the importers' agents. Cobs I Cork! At W.J. A Men's. I order the best oysters that money will buy and will accept no other kind. That is the reason everybody is pleased with them. They are fresh large and sweet flavored. Chab. H. McPheeters. Drunkenness, or tha Liquor IJabil Positively Curett iy Administering Dr. Hain ts' Golden Sptciftc. It is manufactured i s a powder, which con be given in n gins of beer, a cup of coffee or too, or in food without the knowledge of the pntient. It is absolutely harmless, and will effect a permanent and speedy cure, whether the patient is a moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck. It hns been glvfn in thousands of cases, and in every instance a portcct cure has followed. It never fails. The system once impregnated with the Specific, it becomes an utter impossibility for the liquor appetite to exist. Cures guaranteed 48 page book of particulars free. Address GOLDEN SPKCIFIC CO , 1R5 Race St., Dec. 30, 91-ly. Cincinnati, O. If you are convalescing from la grippe the tonic you should use is South American Nervine. Persons with whom the Progress has contracts for wood will please remember that we prefer 18inch sugar, beech, or shell-bark hickory. That ''no account" feeling removed by South American Nervine. Greatest tonic ever discovered. Ask Faris Bros, about it. Save Money and get the latest designs in Quecnswarc and Glassware at C. H. McPheeters' popular grocery store, southeast corner of the square. New supply of Ironstone China and Decorated Ware, No man excels Geo. Bcnckart as a Bread baker. His bread creates comment wherever used, by its sweetness, richness, lightucss. Try it and be couviuccJ.

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A KKOVHCEHGKT8. Wilson Adams will be a candidate for tlio ofltc of Shuriff of Monroe, county, subject to the decision of the Kepublicun Nominating Convention. James M. Hunter will be a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Monroe county, subject to tlio decision of the .Republican Nominating Convention. John P. Habrkli. will be a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Monroe county, subject to the decision of the Ivcpublicnn Nominating Convention. Jas. M. Hunter was in Cincinnati last week, in company with John D. Morgan. Presley Mathers of the W. U. Tel. Co., New Albany, with his family, is in Bloomiugton. The National conyention of Phi Kappa Fai will be held in Cincinnati this week. San ford Teter and Liuteua Hinds of I. U. are in attendance. There is a remote prospect that the C. I. E. railroad may be built through Monroe county. If there is a county in Indiana where a railroad is needed it is Monroe. The enumeration of children of school age is now being made. A. J. Misener performed that dutv for the First Ward, and reports 514 children of school age: 447 white, and 67 colored. The People's party township convention to elect delegates to the county convention, will be held April 27th in the afternoon at the usual place of holding township conventions. Fred. Miller, who at one time was a student of I. U. (as roost tal ented men were) is conducting an opera company that is playing "Ship Ahoy," an opera written by himself, The company was iu Indianapolis last week. j Jno. D. Morgan, one of the prominent Democratic candidates tor County Auditor, was m Cincinnati lift week, looking after his iiiti-rests. If he can comer any I delegates in Cincinnati he will se cure the nomination. j A lawful fenee is now defined ! by the statutes of Indiana ai being ' a straight board and wire, or picket,; or hedge, four feet high, or straight i rail tour ami one-halt feet high, or; worm rail five feet high. The: fence must be sufficiently light to! hold hogs, sheep, cattle, mules aud horses. It is stated by one who has : investigated, that Indianapolis j manufactories are turning out more bicycles than are manufactured at any other point in the United States. There are six bicycle manufactories at that city, Mr. Lnwes of the National Hotel paid $75 for his experience! with a rasrally puest last week. A fellow railing himself Goldberg, and representing that he was traveling for a Cincinnati house, presented a check to the landlord for endorsement. Mr. Lawes has accommodated his guetts in this way many times, and so walked to the bank with the fellow, told the cashier that he would stand good for his guest, aud the money was paid. The cluck was returned dishonored, aud Mr. Lawes was notified of the fact, and paid the money without protest. But it will not be safe to try the endorsement racket on him hereafter. Wm. H. Neold died at his home west of Bloomington on Tuesday morning list after some four weeks' sickness with la grippe. Mr. Neeld had begun to convalesce when he had a relapiie and rapidly grew worse until the end came. He was in his 60th year, and leaves a widow and three children, Mr. Neeld was a veteran of the late war and a member of the Masonic order, which took charge of the funeral ceremonies. W. H. Neeld had always been prominently identified with the agricultural and horticultural societies of Monroe county, giving to the horticultural society much valuable assistance as an unselfish wort-er, and he will be very much missed by his associates. What ISU. tVUetsoll Says : Some shoe dealers want only your size and your money. We go further than that : Wo look to your friendship and your future trade. We get them by taking extra pains to suit you aud giving you more for your money than you can get elsewhere. Used ia Millions of Homes

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Harrodsburg is in luck. Going to have a brass band. Carter Perring has been in the northern part of the State for several weeksj In the central asylum for the insane, at Indianapolis, there are 1,400 patients. Frank Simmons relumed to Chicago with Frank Brodix last Tuesday night, The Democratic nominees for councilmen are: 1st ward, .lames Shinn; 2d ward, N. B. Rogers; 3d ward, James Kerr. Chas. Dunn, the nostmnster and principal business man of btinesvillc, was in town Wednesday and Thursday on business. The first of all drinks. Lindley's "Fros'ed Cream." Tom Forsythe lost two fingers while working with a saw, in the Showers factory, one day last week. The Motion has received COO new box cars. The through traffic is immense and the local freight buoiuess is constantly growing larger. Henry Swiudier is now a half owner of the restaurant in connection with Ira Graves, and will assist to keep up the reputation of the establishment. If the Republicans of Bloomington cannot beat that Democratic ticket they had better quit the j business. But (hey wont have to quit. ! Have you tried it? The "Frosted Cream," at Lindley's. The Siate officers of the W. C. T. U. in at endance upon the convention and school of methods last week were Mrs. Josephine R. Nichols, Pi evident ; Mips Mary G. i Hay, Sccrc;ary ; and Miss Dixon,' State Supt. of Young Womens' i Work. By referring to another col-! umn our reiders will sec the advrrtisement of Dr. Appleton, the i specialist oi' Louisville, Ky. The Doctor is a graduate of Bellevuc , Hospital MedicAl College, New : York City, the most notable institution of its kiud in America. He hns devoted much time to his -specialties aud is thoroughly prepared to treat even the most obscure chronic cases. If you are suffering and fail tc find relief elsewhere, consult the Doctor. He will visit our city evt ry four weeks the coming year. His coming visit will be Wednesday of this week. ( Ask for "Frosted Cream," at Lindlcys. TheW . C. T. U. convention and sclmol of methods was held in the M. E. church Tuesday, Wednesday anil Thursday last. On Tuesday afternoon the convention was called to order by Mrs. Gordon, President of the local union, Mrs. Whitted, Secretary. A discussion of financial matters was engaged in, followed by a general talk on the young womens' work. Iu the evening remarks were made by Miss Iiuiley of Grecncastle, and Miss Dixon of Connersville. On Wednesday morning the conference met at 9:30. Mr. J. R. Nhhols talked upon "mothers' meetings and how to conduct them." A discussion followed on "The W. C. T. U. as an Evangelist," Bible reading by Miss Dixon, and noon prayer meeting, after which ad journment. Afternoon session was opened by MissGrimsley of Greencastle. Mrs. J. K. Beck talked entertainingly, on "Scientific Ternperauce Instruction," and Miss Hay gave a good deal of information upon temperance publications. "Methods of Loyal Temperance Legion Work" was treated of by Mrs. Whitted in a strong paper, which was followed by committee reports. One of (he profitable numbers on the program was the "Parliamentary D ill," given by Miss Hay. The address, on Wednesday evening, was delivered by Mrs. Josephine R. Nichols. The audience room of the M. E. church was crowded with an intelligent and appreciative audience and they were not disappointed in the lecture, as Mrs. Nichols has few superiors. Her talk on the social problem was eotcrtainiug and convincing and created a good impression. The first of all drinks. Lindley's "Frosted Cream." 40 Years the Standard,

THEY SAY THAT Lon. D. Rogers was looking in upon the greatest city iu Indiana lust week Bloomiugton of course

Deputy U. 8. Marshal N.K. Mathers was in town lust week Chas. Booth has been spending a few d;iys with Ins family in lhi plate The State military encampment, it is understood, will go to Martinsville The "missionary lea" of the Christian church Ladies' Missionary Society, va9 lieUl at Jas. F. Morgan's residence on North Walnut street, Monday night of last week A nephew of T. E. Lawes died at Charleston, Ills., on Tuesday night of last week. Mr. Lawes and wife attended the funeral The School of Methods of the W. C. T. U. was in session at the M. E. church on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week aod was full of interest The Athletic Association entertainment at the old College Chapel last Tuesday night was well attended, the receipts being about $70. The light might have been better, but then it might have been worse Dr. Halstead of College Avenue M, E. church went to Greencastle lajt week and delivered a lecture before the Theological Department of DePanw University. His subject : "The preacher a related to social questions." The Doctor is in great demand as a lecturerWillis Neeld of Indianapolis came down to attend the funeral of his father, W. H. Neeld Ed. Bourke, an employe of the Monon, jumped from a train last Tuesday while riding from the yards to town and was seriously bruised, He fell against the train ulno, and came near being thrown under the wheels A daughter was born to Mr, and Mrs. John Campbell, of west 7tn street last luesday Mr, A. Faris attended the BuskirkHays wedding at Greencastle, last Tuesday Rev, Mr. Lyons was in attendance upon the Princeton Presbytery at Brownsville, Ills., last week Mrs. Frank Hunter was the guest of Gen. M. C. Hunter last week, while on her way to Seattle Jas. F. Morgan was in Washington City last week, called there to testify in the congressional investigation of the pension office. It was a lucky thing to be mixed up in that pension office controversy, as there is good money in it Ike Sutphin says he will still reside in Bloomington if he has rented eighty acres of the Blakeley farm Miss Hallic Beatley, daughter of Matt. Beat ley, is visiting relations in the southern part of the State Mrs. Chas. Beatley is at Indianapolis, her sister being dangerously ill ... The Republican convention for appointing delegates will oceur on Saturday afternoon next Wm. Bowles, who has been very sick with rheumatism, is some better Now lock oul; for tricks on the part of the city Democrats. They are up to all the "ways that arc dark" Did your taxes go delinquent? Expensive thing to do Jas. Shinn is more or less identified with the saloon interests, but that will certainly not recommend him to the voters of the first ward A report has been prepared by the city engineer which includes plans and sjiecificfitions for the bridges at 3d, 4th and 8th street in the eastern portion of the city Wm. Norman's residence was entered by a thief last Wednesday night, but was discovered in lime to defeai the object of his visit. The fellow got into the building through one of the windows Services were held in the Episcopal clurch on Friday,1 and on Sund&y- Mrs. Wm. F. Bunger, west of town, has been quite sick with fever, but is now convalescing Mn. W. M. Stephenson of west of town has been quite sick with la grippe During the month of March there was not an entire clear day, and there was snow on eight and rain on eight days There was a meeting of the citizens of Stanford on the 5th to make arraugoments for celebrating decoration day. Memorial service will be held at Greene county chapel, one mile west of Stanford. Committees on music and speaker are appointed Len. Baker has moved from Stanford to this place J. B. Cox has been visiting relatives in this county, but has returned to bis home in Douglass co., Ills. Adam Geiger, formerly a barber in this place, is now located at Pueblo, Col. He was hero last week, and is engaged in the "malt" tradeTho Henry Gentry show is at Little Rock, Ark! Will. Gentry's show is still in Illinois Harry Howard will be back in May, as his season closes on the 3d The house being erected by Harry Orchard, south of town, ia being placed iiuder roof. It will be modem in construction and will comprise eight roomsTho Courier officio received, last week, au electric job press, run by oil, and warranted to crush the fingers of a Iay feeder. It also has whiskers aud belongs to all the secret orders and literary societies TheY. M. C. A. held a convention beginning Friday evening, with a fair ai tendance and a program of rare interest to those who delight in that class of work A notice is given by Supt. Gilmore with reference to dumping robhiMi into the gutters alongside the pikes John O. Riley is after the Demoeritiu nomination for Sheriff Miss M. K. Lyons, sister of Rev. Lyons, has gone to Wiuu-boit, S. C., on a visit lu re

lations Gen. Manager McDoe of the Monon is being petitioned by our people to build a new passenger depot for Bloomington. Just how he can resist the prayer as set forth by typewriter, we cannot understand School books weie sold in this county for the Iudiana publishing company amounting to 81,021:10 -"Frank Fee looks us young as ever, except that bis looks are griszled Dr. Spencer of Uuionvilie is after Representative and Tom Mogennis wants Sheriff on the Democratic ticket Clay Howard has gone into the grocery business at Bainbridge Miss Ida Waldron is hone from St. Mary's James Slmrfey, who now resides in Newbury, Grsene co., was in town attending the funeral of his brother, last week Harry Rhorcr spent a portion of last week in Louisville An immense crowd of people came to town last week to pay their taxes, and as a consequence there waii but little business outside that Prof. Millis of Paoli is in town Mrs. A. T. Massey went to Worthiogtun last week to visit relations W. P. Rogers was iu Lawrence circuit court last week Ten acres north of the Alexander addition have been sold to Chas. Ross for $140 Jas. W. Watupler and his sister, Miss Maggie, were visiting Bloomington friends last week. Rev. Isaac Ca rot hers preached for the Baptist people last Sunday Frank Brodix brought down an order for seventy car loads of stone to Adams' quarry. Stetritt & Brodix have been in business in the sale of stone in Chicago about a year, and have had enough experience to place them in a position where they have an assured trade.

They have secured the confidence of the contractors there because they endeavor to furnish only good stone and furnish it promptly., A SAVING -OFMONEY BY BUYING YOUR CLOTHING ft TOURNER'S, We have an I mem nss SFEING STOCK Our Prices are the lowest. Come and see for yourself, J. P. T0UBNEE & CO. If est Side. Iforth of Alley. A simple remedy for scratches is told by a correspondent of the National Stockman, consisting of thick sour buttermilk applied to the affected parts, and repeated twice daily for two or three days. Isaac Dilluian of near Clear Creek station, is dangerously ill with rheumatism. Dr. Jos. Rogers U in bad heali h, and is home to remain a month or two to recuperate. The Workingmens' Building Association have purchased a large safe of the Mossier patent. Jt is a very complete affair. Bishop Vincent, who was announced to deliver the next lecture of the University course, has declined because of ill health. It hits uot as yet been decided who will take his place iu the course. The Inducement ire offer to buy our Clothing; Is the good goods, and low prices. THie people liave foil ml it oat and flock there to trade, at Toui nci 's, West Side, Morlb of the Alley John Blair has 16 ewes that recently gave birth to 26 lambs 10 of them had twins. A man in Bean Blossom tp. owns five ewes that gave birth to 13 lambs. One of Wm. J. Allen's brood maretihad twin colts recently. So you see it is to be a fruitful Republican year. 'Some parties who were scour ing the woods four miles east of town for botanical specimens, last week, built fires that were communicated to fencing iu the neighborhood of the turnpike and several long litrings of fence were burned. Somebody ought to be made to pay for this vandalism. Khler W. F. Black, who in 1868 preached in the Kirkwoid Avenue Christian church of this city, is now very prominent in Chicago ca the pastor of the .17th street chui'Q.i of Christ. While in Blooniingtou. Elder Black conducted a very successful revival effort and was at that day regarded as a phenomenally gifted pulpit orator. The inspection of Co. "H," by Maj. McCoy, Thursday night, was an event in the history of our local militia. A huge number uf visitors en oouraged the rqung gentlemen s ddiers by their piegence, and the drill was a creditable one to all concerned, It is expected thai Co. II, vill I"1 itmong those sent to the World's Fair next fall. (.'apt. Leydcn of New Albany and Capt. Fee ol GiTcnc.t.'tle weie iatcitcd "peciaura.

Franklin Democrat : There i no sense or reason mi merchants requiring a newspaper publisher to go from door to door begging them, to place advertisements in their papers. Merchants do not go to their customers' places of business Bnd solicit them to buy a bat or a. pair of shoes. Mr. McMastcr.a skillful arttsr,, is with Summers, the photographer; R. T. Littell of Orleans is visiting his brother, John Liell and Chas. Sibert, in this place, Joseph Sherfey, whose place n residence was a mile and a halfsouth west of town, died at 1 o'clock Friday morning, after an illness of but a few minutes, from heart faili ore. He was aged about 39 yean.. Bovd Cron, who baa been ia. Terre Haute a rear or more, is ou a visit to his parents in Bloomings ton. Boyd is a salesman in his uncle's gents' furnishing store. R. C. Foster got 6,4 votes Neal Meadows 12 and W. H. Johnson 12, at the nominating convention for city cauocUmro in, the 2d ward.

Polk tp. appointed delegates to the Democratic county convention last week, and instructed foeMarion Hinkle for Auditor. But Marion dou't want to be defeated, The Courier is trytog to boom Blaine, not because it uws Blaine but because it sees that Blaine and all other Republicans prefer Ha.r-. risuq. The Miller proiierty, on east 3d street, has been purchased by Rev. Knox of Brooklyn, lod. Price 1,000. Possession to be given in I una. When the room up-stairs, in the east end uf the postoffice build ing is fitted up, the Republicans will have cosy quarters for tha campaign. It i possible that the oominiUue piectiugs will be beli there, The pupils ot the Publto School will give aq entertainment on the 28th and 2!Mh inst., for the benefit of the school library. The exercises will consist of "The Amer ican Flag Drill," by tho High School and No, 8 j "The Japanese: Fan Drill," by Nos. 5, 6 and 7 "Mother Goose Melodies and Drill,w by Nos. S, 3 and 4, and a "Good Night" scene by No. 1. About 200 children will take part, and are now being drilled by Messrs. C, Q, Worrall,J. W. Cravens end the teachers. The Daily Herald is no moM, the last No. having been issued on Monday. The Progress is sorry to lose the Herald from the jour, nalistic Reld, as it was a sprightly and lively publication. It will be issued hereafter weekly, however, A new bank will not be started with the profits, Mr. Smith informs ns. Claude Johnson, the crippled boy who has been u (IV ring with hemnrhages from the lungs during the post month, went to Salem on Suuday 1 1 be with his father, Misses Fiudley and Relstef have been been visiting the family of Patrick Ijong, at Greencastle Don't forget that the Hall Bros, carry one of the most desirable stocks of goods in Monroe co. Another extraordinary rain fell in this locality on Sunday night -At the Grecncastle convention to-day Juo. R. East will make one of his characteristic hoop-la talks withdrawing in favor of George Cooper ; then Cooper's re-nomiua-tion will be made unanimous. A dog was killed on South Walnut st., Monday forenoon, that had bitten a number of other dogs, and that from its actions was be lieved to be rabid. After biting nix or eight dogs in the eastern part of the city, it was next seen ou the south side of the square, and made dashes at all the dogs in sight, biting each one as it ran. The dog was the property of a colored man in town. It would be terrible if all tho dogs bitten would show signs of hydrophobid ant) should dash through the street as school is dismissed, snapping right and left at the children as they are on their way to their homes, sous Mr, Jas, F. Morgan has his recourse in the courts against the Indianapolis News, and it is reasr on a hie to suppose he wil! avail himself ot the privilege, The Democratic State Con ventinn will bo held' at Indiana polls on Thursday. It will be a great time for red liquor, Repubi licans never drink, so they will 89 to Ft. Wayne, a temperanoa town, to "eonvench." Indinnapi'Iis has a colored fW male brass band of sixtevn mem her, which the News says is the only one in the U. 8, $et you $4 bill ire will have one in Bloom ington before 181)3. Rev. UTM, Christy, pastor of the Baptist church at Mitchell diei with pneumonia last Sa,tu.rcjay, aft tcr au illness of lour (lays. The old d'poi building is tq he sold bv auction at Bedford today. Th,e price realised wH deducted from ihe jpi.oOO required from tho citizen-, by (he al)onj i:tnji;iny.