Bloomington Progress, Volume 26, Number 10, Bloomington, Monroe County, 27 April 1892 — Page 3

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LOOK AT OUXt NO. 207, ItaatTfjon, Ml Prcgtta. Knitrtd at Ou Pottafict at BlaomingUm hm., o eond tbm mtUr, Jftry. I!67 M eKirdey & Robertson have removed their stock of groceries to the Hf building jast north of the Mlragm Blook," and solicit a call front all old customers and as bum new on en who may be able to cat!. Wt wish to cultivate your business arqaaiotanee, aad we believe we ao do yon much good. McKix LE-yjfc R0BBCT80S. wmSmokt "Balk of Key Wert" Cigar. Bowman & Bluett. KeaTBBT OYSTER PARIiOB in Iowa, at Ben ck art's, sonth of the square, on College Avenue. Bring yoor ladies. Women, Girls, M rs, don't forpt to call at Charley Mobley's "Golden Rule" store before you make your porch we, as he has used better taste, if possible, than tuna!, in the selection of a stock. Nothing has been omitted from 4 be list, and the most exacting ensturner baa been suited here. " What does Charley keep T do yon ask : Why he carrie everything yva cuay ask for in hia line. Across from tub Postopfiok ia Charley McPheeters popular j laonlv srrocerv. It is here that! well pitted housekeepers rome in seareh of the bent gnnds, both staple ami fancy, and they are never siisappointed for McPheeters always has these goods in sfeefc. TW.ebiet country produce is alkent by this house, and no e need go fan her fur such gmids satbey want. FlSKKT Coffer, choicest Tea, rirlmt Tobacnm and (.Hgat, moat desirable country produce, and every rtide that a well regulated family a, eaa be bad at Charley McPbrster' grocery store, opposite the postoffice. Remember the place. - '"Smoke Cigar. "Belle of Key Wet Bowman A Bluett. You don't want to order doom. or blinds tilt yu call at W . J. Alien 'a hardware store and investigate the samples and prievs. All manner of builders' hardware of late-style and at as low prices as pnesible. Havk tou bren in Charley Mobley's dry goods room recently? If not it will pay yon to call. He has been receiving a great many noveltie lately at his south side store. M any years' experience jn this locality has made bim an expert ia selecting styles and qualities that will suit his customers. N effort at ennmeration will be made here. We call your attention to the stock of TO and admonish you to nee it. Bora, E. I- Window, opposite the county jail, is headquarters for evQrything in the Boggy, Surrey, Cart and Harness line. Craig Wokley can supply you with a buggy, phaeton, spring wagon, or anything else in the way of j a vehicle which you may need. Ton don't have to pay bim cash, either, aa he will swap for borsea r moire. He nay be found at the big livery bain north of the square, on College Avenoe. For Studebaker wagons, carts od spring wagons, call at W.J.AfcLENB. Eitomsh 8pavix Lioimeat removes all Hard, Soft or Calloused flumps and Blemishes from horses. Blood Spavin Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring-Bane, Stiff's, Sprain", all Swollen Throats, Coughs, etc Save $50 by use of one bottle. Warranted the most wonderful Bieaiab Core ever known. - Sold by Faris Bros., Druggists, Blooming ton, Indiana. d3-91 ia -" ' Fob Repairs or Parte of any fiewing Machine, call at H.i4M,gya soys. ProDpck J Prodcce! PRO DUCE! The best that Monroe ' eounty affords ia always secured by AIcKmlev & Itobertson. at their grocery on North College Avenue, ft ia the place to look lor something cfaoiee. Richest Coffee in the town Is served at Geo. A. Jfenckart's bakery, where can be scoured a loach that will specially eommend -itself to farmers and others.

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Yon know Charier Robertson, don't yon? Well lie is one of the cleverest grocery mn 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 McKinley, another well known and popular man, is bis partner, and they make a team. Drop in and see it they haven't the very article you want. 1 1 ... ... -I njn ' For Groceries step right into the southeast corner, south of the postoffice, ask if it h Charley Mc-, Pheeter' store. If it is you are in the right place gn on trading, and ou wiil set 51.10 worth of goods for every dollar you pay down. Tbw is thj troth. Ben OK ART has the most convenient and neatest Oyter Parlor in town. Remember this . when you and your lady desire a dish. Do't forget Winslow, when you want any implements for the farm. Remember that no man can sell No. 1 faim wagons or spring wagon cheaper: than W. J. Allen. He aks you to call and examine his wagons before yon buy. Mot.lSK Wagonr, the best in the State, sold by W. J. Allen. Don' bny a wagon till you investigate the "MoKne." It will be to your interest. i.bl-i. - Don't forget to direct your attorney to bring advertising to the Progress office, in cast's where you have any business n administrator, executor or guardian. Rates very low aud work done correctly. Rheumatism Cureti iv a Day. "Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia radically -ure in 1 to 3 days. It action upon the svitni is remarkable ami niysrerion. It removes at once the cause and the disease immediately disappears. The first dose greatly ben'-fils, 75 cents. Said by Fak.s Bros, Blcomington aop23 Ask FOR Wirwlow's when you barnesa. He can save you money. Gotmj to or coming from the pontoffice you can secure your groceries at Chas. H. M rPheeters' grocery and provision store.. Charley is a popular man, his store is popular because it t-erries a well assorted stock, hia prices are popular because they are reasonable. We have received tlc last issue of tb "World' Coin lahUn Exposition Illustrated," the officinl i gun of the Orent Fair.. The objeet of tbi publication is to giro eoapit authentic IiUtnrical record of the Columbian Exposition. It contains 32 Dnirea of otBeial proeeedines. and will giva photogrnf hie illnstratinns printed on enaroelvd papr, of all Um Kxbibit. Buildings and attractions of the great Fir. As a work of Art. contain ing ine iihh uiaranins; lniormaunn, n n inTaluabte to nil who wish to keep up witk tbo timas and loam of the great International Enterprise. Price $3 a year past paid, or 25 cents a conv. Subseription taken at this offiee, where a sample copy may be sew. Any person wishing a free trip to tbn World's Fair cftould addrass J. B. Campbrll. Editor and Pufcnsher, 418 La Salia W Chicago, Ills. Finest shelt hardware in Bloom iagton can be found at W. 4. Al len's hardware store. lie keep only the beet. National Hotel barber shop is a convenient, neat and cosy estab lishment, lost east of the post office. Otis. Kreuger ia pro prietor. Give him a call. MTSmoke "Belle "f Kev West" Cigar, Bowman $ Bluett, WuEjf looking for something fine or novel, always go to "Smith's bazar, under the tera house. There will be found tbe greatest Gojteetion of curious and valuable artielea that has been seen sinre the flood. How be gets them we do not know, and he sayi 'tis none of car business, for miny of these goads are sold at hair" their value, orpust half what you would be required to pay in tbe cities. He keeps silverware, fine gold watches and clocks, finest chains and icwelry, diamonds, pearls, and all ptccious stones, and the 1001 articles usually fouqd ia a well appointed jewelry store. In witch repairing this firm ia away ahesd, and work is finished at tbe boar promised, thus saving vexatious delay. For a fine time keeper ef any grade, atysya to i8us.

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Administrators and Executors, and those who have the advertising for 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 np in ten pound sacks, is one of the novelties at Jus. C. Robinson's grocery store. It is just the article for flower pots, window gardens, and flower beds. Better go to Robinson's grocery, west side of square, and investigate it. W hite in hU grocery examine his staple goodi at moderate prices. He has them. Also the neatest and most attractive display of fine queensware in Bloomington the real Chins, some of it, and at prices lower than ever belore heard of here, Ko More Nonsense." Some of you pople have been owing me by note or account for many long, wesry months and years. I am gettiug 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 sootier you settle your indebtedness tlecheaer it will be for you, as 1 intend to give an officer or a lawyer a chsiirc to make a ftw fees if yon don't come to time. These are "words with the bark on 'em." W.J. ALLEN. Late-t designs and combinations in Wall Paper, at II. Lindey's Sons. Largest stork in the city. Prices to suit the time Five to Fifty Cents a Bolt. Fine line of indow ShaoVs. Everybody mkks to trade with Charley McPheeters he is one of the cleverest meu in the (nwniiid then he keeps . a choice stock of groceries thai gives full satisfaction, so tha customer are pleased both by the goods and the man. tS" Latent designs and combinations in Wail Papier, at H. Lindley's Sons. Largest stock in the citr. Prices to suit the times. Five to Fifty Cents a Bolt. Fine line of Window Shades. The bst 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 1 be bought of Louden & Co. South American Nervine have become household words. Faris Bros, are the importers' agents. Cork! Con! At W.J. Allen's. I order the best oysters that money will buy and will accept no other kind. That is the reusnn everybody is pleased with them. They are fresh large and sweet flavored. CtiAB. H. McPheeters. Dnmkennea, or the Liquor Habit Potitivtly (Tumi by Administering Dr. Haintt' Golden Specific. It is manufactured as a powder, which can be given in a glass of beer, a eup of eoffae or tea, or in food without the knowledge of tbe patient. It is absolutely harmless, and will effect a permanent and pecdy euro, srhetjjor (be patient is a, modemte drinker or an alcoholic wreck. It has been ciren In tbousnnds of cases. and in every instance a pertect cure has followed. It never fails. Tho system once impregnated with tho Specific, it becomes an utter impossibility for the liquor appetite to exist. Cures guaranteed 48 page boop of particulars freo. Address GOLDEN Sr KCIFIC CO, 185 Race St, Dec 30, Sl.ly. Cincinnati. O. If you are convalescing from )s grippe the tonic you should use is South American Nervine. PERSOKa .wit.h 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. G rent est tonic ever disoov ered. Ask Faris Bros, about it, 8a ve Money nd get the latest designs in Quecnsware and Glassware at C. H, MoPheclere' popular grocery store, southeast corner of the square. New supply of Ironstone China and Decorated Ware, No man excels Geo. Benckart as a Bread baker. His bread creates comment wherever used, by its sweetness, richness, lightness. Try it and b convinced,

A It It OO HCE !II EKTx. "Wilson Adams will be a candidate fur tho office of Sherilf of Monroe, county, itiljct to tho decision of the Republican Nominating Couvuntiun. J am ks M. Huntek will bo H candidate for the ottk'o of Sheriff of Monroe county, uhject lo the decision of Mitt Republican Nominating Convention. Joujj V. Harrem. will bo a candidate for tbe office of Slu-riff of Mon run county, subject to the dvcif ion of tbe Republican Nominating Convention. Wm. 8nxox Pkdjqo will be a candi'Iale for th office of Slmriffof Mo nroe county subject to the decision of the Republican Nominating Convention.

The speed ring at the fair grounds will be made a half mile in length this season. In building the track last fall a blunder was committed by which the track was made fifty feet short. A bold burglary was committed in the Moore's Creek neighborhood Sunday night a week. The house of Wm. Ping was entered, $208 in money, and notes and accounts were carried away. Several months ago the same premises were invaded and $35 stolen. Mr. Ping awoke while the thieves were ran sacking the house, aud claims to have recogniztnl one of the writes. A serious accident happened to Milton Berry, a locomotive fireman, last week. He came in contact with a switch guard, was knocked from his engine and his right ankle is dislocuted and several Small bones of the foot are broken. There is also a slight scalp wound on his head. He resides in Lafayette, to which city he was taken after railroad surgeon Harris bad given him attention. The following children were admitted to First Holy Communion st the St. Charles Catholic church on Sunday : Joseph Kerr, Joseph Murphy, John Droll, Rosa Stein burg, Lizzia Fleener, Jessie Mathews, Sarah Kerr. The following were the attendants ; James Kelly, Jr;, Thomas Roberts, Maggie Kerr, Mary Benckart and Ella Kerr. The first of all drinks. Lindley's "Fros'ed Cream," Indianapolis Presbytery met at Wliitelund last week. Rev, Luccock and D. L. Demaree attended from this place. Business was suspended in the manufacturing department of Showers' factory last week, aud the employei thus secured needed re.-t. The houses are crowded full of manufactured goods, the result of rapid work. Home vey large orders are seen red daily front the outh fa the goods this firm is producing. Have you tried it? The "Frosted Cream," at Liudley'a. Orleans Examiner: Mr. J. S, Butts, the clever salesman who hms been connected with the firm of Campbell, Grigsby & Co., at West Baden, the past two years,-and Miss Fannie Campbell, will Iaj married at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cantpliell, Bloominglnu, Ind., ou Tuesday, the 26th inst. The Democratic State convention nominated torGovcrnnr,CIaude Matthews; Lt. Gov., M. J. Nye; Sec. of State, W. R. Myers ; Treasurer, Albert Gall ; Auditor, J. O. Henderson ; Reporter, S. R. Moou ; Supt., H. D. Voris ; Statician, W. A. rcele; Attorney General, A. G. Smith. Ask for "Frosted Cream," at Lindleys. Robert Wilson brings suit against the W. U. Tel. Co. for 1,000 because of alleged failure to deliver a message white he was in Indianapolis recently. The first of all driokn, Lindley's "Frosted Cream." Look out for "tricks" in the 3d ward. The ward is close and all manner of influences will be brought to bear to defeat honest Fred. Fetis. It is just the drink. Liudley's Frosted Cream." What Ed. Wbetsell Savst Some shoe dealers want only your sice and yonr money. We go further than that i We look to your friendship and your future trade. We get them by taking extra pains to suit you and giving you more for your money than yuu can get elsewhere. YOU i

k LARGE JLINK OF BEDROOM SUITS, PARLOR St JITS, BED LOUNGES, FOI JIfO BEOS, ITk.3XCY HOOKERS, and everything; carried in a FIRST-CLASS FXTEHITUEE ST0EE, nmz towER run the lowest If You Are Not Eeady to Buy Come Anyway, CAEOTHEES & CO., SOUTH SIDE SQU ARE, BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA,

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City election next Tuesday. Dou't let the Dcmmys catch you napping. Mr. Siiinn will fuid that "lie is not in it" when the votes are counted out in the ik.-t ward, A splendid foundation is being put in for the Odd Fellows' Hall building. Building enterprises have been retarded by the heavy rains of the past two weeks. Gold Tip llnnbrcllus, 59c, at BEE 1I1CY3B. Three of the new locomotives have been received at this point, and are marvels of mechanical skill. The weather last week was very gloomy, but there is some consolation in the thought that it will be pleasant in June or July, The family of C. R. Clark have been entertaining Mrs. David Lee, Mrs. Wm. Lee and Mrs. C. W. Lee. Tbe Inducement we eflfer to buy oar Clothing; Is tbe good goods, and low prices, Tbe people have found It out and flock there lo trade, at Tourner's, West Side, North of the Alley

Js. B. Clark, the veteran grocer is making some very desirable improvements at hia grocery store, among others a couple of haudsome show windows. Addison Smith, one of the reliable carpenters, is doing the work. The remains of Mrs. Curry Ewing arrived iu Bloomington Wednesday evening from Indianapolis, where she died. Mrs. Ewing was a sister of Rev. Shaw, so well and favorably known here as the former pastor of the Reformed Presbyterian church. .,Death was the result- of la grippe. Deceased was about 60 years of age. A new steam fire engine lias been purchased by the city council from the makers of the Siisby. The machine U to be delivered in Blootuiugton in July. The old engiue is taken in the trade at $800, and $3,200 additional istt be paid halt on delivery and remainder iu six mouths; The engine is to be first-class jn every respect, and' is just such a macbiue as a city like Bloomington is entitled to, Child's Fast I 1 ack Meat in 1 cms Hone. Size to 8 1-2, 15c. each. At BEE HIVE. The Monroe Co. Medieal Society h is elected officers for the ensuing uvelve nDinlifi as follows: Ptesidtnt, Dr. J. E. Harris; Vice President, Dr. Howe Secretary, Dr. J. F. Potts j Treasurer, Dr. Whilted. Dra. I-owder tmd Potts have bisrn fcbos u deleg-ites to the State convention and Drs. Harris and lewder were elected delegates to the I ri-fetate convention at Detroit, June 4th aud 5th. Wm. Solon Pedigo of Harrndsburg is announced in to-day' Progress as a candidate for the office of Sheriff, subject to the will of the Republican convention. Mr, Pedigo is a well known business man of ;Harrodsborg, and will make an active canvass should be receive the nomination. David Maginnis announces his business as proprietor of the livery stable recently owned by Mr. Talbtitt. Mr, Maginnis is a good judge of horses, and buys and stdld a .number each year, At a meeting of the city council last Tuesday night, inspectors for the oily eleciiou were appointed as follows : First; Ward H. J. Braonock, south precinct ; George Thornton, north. Second Ward Thomas Massy, north ; Ben. Voss, south. Third Ward James M. Rice, east ; Ben, Adams, Sr. west. Bills were allowed as follows ; W. J. Alien, goods, W. H. Morrison, election matter, I. D. Vorrallj harness repairs, GHmoreJ3roB.,blaaksmitbo ing Electric Light Co., A. Henley, engineering, Street Commissioner, for work, $15.10 32.85 i.20 4.75 136.20 J7.0C 1 90.67 ARE r

Bids were opened by the city council, Wednesday night for the improvement of Madison st. from

4th st. to the first alley north of iu street. L he contract was awarded to J. G. McPheeters at $2,346. No better men could be selected to manage the city business titan those nominated by the Republicans, aud who are to be elected May 3d. The ticket will be successful of course, but the majority should be creditable. Let every Republican come out and vote. Rev. Shaw came from his home in Pennsylvania to attend the funeral of Mrs. Curry Ewing. He was accompanied by his siBter. 32-inch Bedford Cord, lOe. per yard, 32-iilcl Scotch Zephyr Gingham, 15 ceuts per yard. Dress Style Gingham, 7 1-2 c. per yard, At WICKS fc CO. Aaron Rose has sold the twenty feet front of ground that lies between Sluss' and Stock wtll's saloon, opposite the depot, to Marion Hinkle, for $750. Marion cou templates the erection of a business house on the grouud some time this season. C. F. Dodds hss sold the east lot upon which W. B. Hughes has lus lumber yard, west of the depot on 4ih street, to the latter named gentleman. Price $800. Samuel Orchard owns the west lot, and both lots are occupied by Mr. Hughes for the storage of lumber. Mayor Bnskirk, accompanied by Messrs. teteranu nines, went to Cincinnati last; week to attend a meeting of the Arch Couucil of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. Samuel Orchard has sold the north half of his lot in tbe rear of Benckart's bakery to Gen. A. Benckart. The price is $1,500. The members of the Catholic church are holding socials at the different residences each week, aud a neat revenue is realized for tbe benefit of the church by this plan. It has been decided to build new bridges over Spanker's branch at the east end of Kirkwood Avenue and across the same stream at the east end of 4th street. The bridges uow spanning the stream at those points ere double arch of insufficient capacity to carry off the water after a heavy rain. These bridges mast be torn out, new abutments built, and iron bridges ,of a twenty foot snail will take j their place. The work will cost j about $3,000, and will be done as i soon as the necessary details can be perfected. Au appropriation has huen made by the county commissioners. One of Poorman's agents from Cincinnati was in town Friday ,and sold several bicycles for Joe Smith. J he agent had a handsome Warwick pneumatic with him. A SAVING -OFMONEY BY BUYING YOUR CLOTHING At TOURNER'S. i We have an imem nse SPEING STOCK Our Prices are tbe lowest. Come and see for yourself. J. P. T0UENER & CO. West Side. North of Alley, The many warm friends of Senator Fulk will deeply sympathize with him and bis excellent wife iu their last bereavement, the death of their son Homer, which occurred at Lafayette ou Thursday night last after tin illness of one week with congestion of the stomach. Homer Fulk was well known in Monroe county, having served under bis father four years as deputy while Senator Fulk wan Auditor of Monroe county- Since that time he has held a responsible position with the W. L'. Telegraph Co. st Lafayette, where be residud with his wife and two children. Homer Fulk wan one of three sons that at one time comprised the family, with Mrs. Lulu Smith, the only daughter. The sons have all died after very short periods of m II ns, leaving only the daughter surviving. The remains were interred at Iafayetcc, A citizen of Bloomington has just recently completed a fibre that will compete with siscl, jute, inanilla or hemp in strength and durability. It has been leafed aud has the strength of sisel. It is a product of this country, so that manufacturers ue?d not py tribute to other countries to securo their material. It cof-U less than half to produce it that any other fibre costs. The matter is worthy the attention of manufacturers all over the country. This fibre will go into the manufacture of carpets, ropp, twine aud cordage of all kinds.

THEY SAV THAT glome very radical changes are being made in the residence pror"erly of Jus. Hendrix on. North Walnut street The Monon has secured an injunction against the col. cot ion of taxes till tbe matttr may be litigated in the courts The county commissionera'were in sestdon last week, some very important business being brought before; the board. The question cf erupting buildings on the new poor farm was considered, among otberii, and they decided to postpone it fur the present The new auction store was opened by Jaa. M. Hunter on Saturday last--- Work has begun on the depot at Mitchell, for the Monon route There are now fifty-seven members on the roll of Co. H ... . Mr. and Mm. Wslter E. Woodburn are entertaining Mrs. J.C. Craig anddaugbter of Noblesville J. T. Bundy is sitting on the petit jury of the U. S. court at Evausville New abutments will have to be built on South Walnut St. for the bridge betweeu 2d and 3d streets Rev. Van Cleave coterlained Dr. Pair while that gentleman wat here last week. The Doctor is Rev. Van Cleave's brother-in-law Postmaster Tindolph of Qosport; died with fever on Thursday last The Inter-Slate oratorical content will be held in Minneapolis on the

5th of May -Miss Noble of Bedford has been the guest of Miss Bogeman Mrs. J. & Mu'ky wan at Indianapolis last week visiting the family of C. P. Tulev- r-' Ooolitic is the- name of the new postoffice north of Smith ville, in the quarry region Ed. Corr and Jas. S. Williams voted for Shanklin at the Democratic State convention Mr. Wicks was at Indianapolis last week- The new street sprinkler cost 460 John D. Morgan is the jolly auctioneer in the Hunter auction room Mrs. McGee has gone to Chicago on a visit to her htuiband, Ed. McGee. who is in tbe employ of a firm in that city -Mrs, C. W. God man was entertaining Mrs. Clay Howard last week So many people attended the Democratic State convention that we have not the space nor the ticae to prepare a list of them The each and cherry bloom? Well, some people say it is billets dead -John E. Edmondson wild defeat Mr, Doman of Lawrence county for Progecqtor "just as easy." There will be a large Republican majority in Lawrence county this fall that alone will tak tare of Mr. Edniondson's interests The Young Ladies' Missionary Society of the M. E. church was entertained 3y . Miss Mattie Orchard on Thursday evening last "-Mrs, Miunie Brvan Oaks is a guest of Dr. Bryan and wife, ber parents The lecture delivered by Rev. Var. Cleave realized for the Christian church library about $40 Circuit court next Mouday. No morn court after Ibis session til! next fall Fred. Fes will answer to the roll call in the city council in May Dr. Uondthaler of Indianapolis, one of the roost; celebrated of Indiana's many eloquent pulpit orators, preached in walnut St. Pres. church, Sunday. He also delivered the afternooc college lecture -The Gentry dog shows bavo consolidated, Will. Gentry and Richey Randall haviog sold to Henry -The school entertainment for the beoefh ot tbe library tund wi una neiu in College Chapel on Thursday and Friday nights. Isaac Dillman, a well known and popular citizen of Clear Creek tp. died on riday nignt last wren a complication of diseases, having been sick a long lime, George, Thotoas aud Willis Dillman, bis sons, of Kansas, came home to be in attrudauce at the funeral. George, we learn, bad been away about thirteen years. The Democrats in State convention assembled arraigned and condemned everything in sight .It v-i - I . 1 . I that looked like Republicanism, but dodged the silver question -The ceremonies connected with the hiving of the corner stone of the Odd Fellows' Hall building in tbU city will be specially interesting. A parade by our own lodge and visitinir brethren will be am ong the features, and addresses will be made by prominent gpeakers hath home aud foreign, ihe date has not as yet been decided upon. Xiitdies Vesta at lO, 12. 15 and 25 cents eaclk, at BEE IIIVE Business is beginning to put on soring airs now, and v. will not

be long till people will lie complain! og about dry wealhet: and the heat. - There are colored children in the three wards as follows: 1st ward, 66 ; 2d ward, 32 ; 3d ward, 13- . Don't fail to call on Hemp Wilson, at his new house furnish, iug store, old Bee Hive stand. Hkeeps the latest styles in furniture, oarjictii, rugs, enrtnim, qucoptware. rDr. Flora Dillon went to Salem, S today morning, to assist in a dent.il operation, -Tlie remains of John E. Basliti were brought to Bloomington on Monday morning, he having died at the Indianapolis asylum fur the iusjuc ou Suuday, I .1.

REFVfiLICAS COV&tti A convention was held on Sat. Dtday afternoon by tbe RepnblU eaos of Monroe county for the pur pose of appointing delegates to four nominating conventions that are to, be held ia tbe near future. J'f "Q McPheeters placed H. C. Duncan, iu ncminatlo.n for permanent chair-i man and he was uaanimouily elected. Editors of the Progress and Telephone were made, secretaries!, and the wheels bfgun to m volvu. Wm. L. Adams moved that a committee of one from eack towmhip be appointed to choose delegates, and they Vrere selected by the Chair, and after tbe customary time consumed in deliberation, reported delegates as follows : Congressional William tdflford, Samuel Clendenin, W. L. Benton, David Johnson, G. K. Perry, Nat, U, Hill, Henry Dillman, Paris) Koonts, Jas. Sexton, Thos. EUer. Nathan Hill. Judicial Jacob Carraicfaael.GeQ, W. Welch, Geo, Oaither, Henry Eadcs, Joe Liudsey, Wm. Henley,. John Woodward, Theodore Lo den, Howard Farr, Geo.Hepdricka, Geo. Sharp. Representative and Senatorial--. John Hacker, Monroe Miller, Juo, H. Buck, Simpson Sharp, Richard. Kirby, W. P. Rogers, Thos. KtU patri ;k, Geo. Strain, John SUctie.

LSolon Pedigo, George East Slide Dr. Mclhlan, John Mason, W. M. Alexander, Thomas. Stephenson, Chas. Small, Thumap Ham uli, Jos. G. McPheeters, Dr. Farr, H, C. Duncan, S. W. Bradfute, David Johnston, Capt. N. 15, Mathers, After the committee had retired Mr. -Ira Batman, in a few remarks, withdrew from the race for Prosecutor, and offered the following resolution, which was adopted: Be U re-solviid br the QpultlicaiU' of Manrm county in' Mass Convention nsicnittkd, that th dotajiatM t the judicial convention qf thi tho lOih Judicial District, be and tho same ari brcbjr structtd to cast thnir ntir yit as a Hu,i for tin H'lnii'iation of John K. KJmondiot fur the qHJcb q( Prosrontflr. Following Mr. Batman, Mr. Jus, F. Morgan made a few remarks declining the race for Prosecutor, Mr. Edmondson was then called for and in a few well chosen word thanked the convention for th e recommendation and pledged his word to da hia best if nominated. Judge H. C, Duncan offered la following resolution, which was adopted i Kesolred, ti at wo donounflfl the unjust inicuilious, unfair and inequitable taj; law, patsed by tbe last legislature, by which the slrcady onerous burdens of taxation have been unnecessarily increased under the prcteit of a necessity' to, meet the extraordinary nild excessive etIrovaganCHs practiced by successive Vim oorulic legislature. And followed its introduction with an horn's speech that was frequently interrupted by applause and exclamations of approval. Ha had taken the trouble to secure a libt of the taxes paid by many persons iu the oounty this year, and tbe amount paid by them a yir ago, showing conclusively that on t taxes have l.en increased 25 to 30 per cent, by the late isgislattire, which creatud 165 new offices, and which also provided for a pay roll of nearly $50,000 each year fur taking care of the State House, Judge Dnncan's figures were so full of food for reflection that they will be drawn upon copiously during the campaign. Jhn J3. Louden and wife j gjWt a portion ot last weak in JLudlanapoH, f --Wm. Fowler, a well known ; citicen who resided near tbe Green ; .a n. mm ' county line, west of Stanford, died on Tuesday of last week. Mr, Fowler was a familiar figure 5n Bloomington for many years, Ke was about 80 years of age, NEW ST1LK8 Ilf FANS AJfD PAMSOI.S, AT WICKS fc CO, -Compared with other yearn this has been a remarkable; season. There was a deficiency of 1,56 inches below the usual rainfall, figuring from Jan. 1, but the down pour during April has been two inche above the usual precipitation. Dr. Thad. Woodward, one of the most skillful surgeons in th country is now one of the proprietors of a hospital located in Lincoln, Nebraska, Dr. Woodward ia a Monroe county boy, and has an extended reputation as aq oculist, A Sunday school has been orv ganized at Ilindostan with Wylie Robinson, Superintendent; Amoa Jones, Asst. ; Miss Essie Adams, Secretary ,' Amos Jones, Asst. The Democrats have ft queer city ticket. In the 1st and 3d wards the candidates are rendered ineligible socially ; while in the 2d ward the candidate is charged with a peremptory refusal to use ice on tbe Uh of July,, and tho charge o-tn be sustained by two living witnesses. Mrs. Hat tie (Montgrrtwery) Pritchard of Guspoi t, died on SaU tirday a week. The I, U. Iwe ball team went down to Hanover last week and were victors by a score of 11 to 6, I. U, is ban! to heat at any thing, M. M. Duniap of Anderson came down Saturday to see his wife and little bov. Mr. Duniap, hia maiiy friend wiil be pleased to learn, is meeting with fjatteriu success in his limirsMou.

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