Bloomington Progress, Volume 26, Number 13, Bloomington, Monroe County, 18 May 1892 — Page 3

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LOOK AT OUR NO. 207. Bloomington, lid. Progress, EnUrtd at tlU Poitoffice at BUomtngton Ind , a$ neomd das matter. May. 1X67. No maw excels Geo. Bencksrt as a Bread baker. His bread creates comment wherever used, by its weetnees, richness, lightness. Try it and be convinced. MTSmoke "Belle of Key West" Cigar. Bowman & Bluett; Woven, Girls, Mes, don't forjrtt to call at Charley Mobley's "Golden Rale" store before yon make your purchases, as be has need better taste, if possible, than usual, in the selection of a stock. Nothing baa been omitted from the list, and the roost exacting dimmer has been suited here. " What does Charley keep f ' do yon ask : Why he carries everything yon nay ask Air in his line. Richest Coffee in the town j served at Geo. A. Benckan's bakery, where can be secured a lunch that will specially commend hadf to farmer and others. j Aoaoaa from the Postoffice m Charley McPheeters' popular family grocery. It is here that; well posted housekeepers come in March of the best goods, both staple and fancy, and they are never disappointed for McPheeters always baa these goods in stock. The ehoiceat country produce is al way kept by this hoa, and no one need go farther, fur such goods a they want. Fijckkt Coders, choicest Ten?, rirheiit Tobacco and Cigrx, most desirable country produce, and- every article that a well regulated -MmrjMpna, can be had at Charley WePheater' grocery store, opposite the postoffice. Remember the place. wTSmoke "Belle of Key Wert" Cigar. Bowman & Bluett. Yon don't want to order doors, ash or blinds till you call at W. J. Allen 'a haidware store and investigate the samples and prices. All maimer of builders' hardware of late-style and at as low prices as possible. Hatb tow been in Charley Mobley's dry goods room recently ? If not it will pay yon to call. He baa been receiving a great many novelties lately at his sooth side tore. Many years' experience in, this locality has made him an ex pert in leclu THnf-qnatl- - irw iiiab wut suit, uin cunuiimD. No effort at enumeration will be made here. We call your attention to the stock of '92, and admonish yon to see it. Rots, R. L. Window, opposite the county juil, is headquarters for everything in the Buggy, Surrey, Cart and Harness line. Ckaig Wobley can supply you with buggy, phaeton, spring wa gon, or anything else in the way of a vehicle which you may need. You don't have to pay him cash. either, as he will swap for horses or mules. He may be found at the big livery barn north of the square, on College Avenue. Ton will need a tonic after la grippe lets go. At Faris Bros, yon can get South American Nervine. None better. YOU

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UEDBOOfflr SUITS, PARLOR SUITS, BED LOtHeES, FOLDIKO ItlS, FANCY BOCKEB, and every thing carried in a FIBSTdASS FUKHITTJRE STORE. PS1CE8 tOWHS THAN THE tOWEST If You Art Hot Beady to Buy Come Anyway. CAR0THEE8 & CO. SOOTH SIDE SQUARE, BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA. 74. BRememner TJndertAlcin. In our Specialty aa4 we nrc. wll euiprx't in tliiw line. GOBOE W. CAUO'X JHUKiiS, Manasev,

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Fos Groceries step right into the southeast corner, south of the postoffice, ask if it is Charley McPheeters' store. If it is you are in the right place go on trading, and you will get 81.10 worth of goods for every dollar you pay down. This is the truth. Benckart has the most convenient and neatest Oyster Parlor in town. Remember this when you and your lady desire a dish. Don't forget Winslow, when you want any implements for the farm. Rem ruber that no man can sell No. 1 faim wagons or spring wagons cheaper than W. J. Allen. He a-dts you to call and examine his wagons before you buy. Moijke Wagons, the best in the State, sold by W. J. Allen. Don' buy a wagon till you investigate the" Moline." It will he to your interest. j Don't forget to direct your attorney to bring advertising to the Progress office, in cases where you have any business as administrator, executor or guardian. Rates very low and work done correctly. Rheumatism Cured in a D(iy. "Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia radically cures ml to J days. Its action upon the system is remarkable and mysterious. It removes at once the cause and the disease immediately disappears. The Bret dose greail I v benefits, 75 cents. Said by Fun Buw, liloomington aap2S Ask fos Winslow's when you AveMA , svnrn anrl uiunf a a at t f iiViuc r r is nun tv . d i ' harness. He can save you money. m . Gotkq to or coming from the postoffice you can secure your gro ceries at Chas. H. McPheeters' gro cery and provision store. Charley is a popular man, his store is popular because it carries a well assorted stock, bis prices are popular because they are reasonable. Cobs! Corn! At W.J. Allen's. National Hotel barber sh p is a convenient, neat and cosy tetublishnient, just east of the post office. Gus. Kreuger is proprietor. Give him a call. aWSmoke "Belle of Key West" Cigar. Bowman & Bluett. ... When jjqgkish. ..omthing fine or novel, always go to Smith's bazar, under the opera house. There will be found the greatest collection of curious and valuable articles that has been seen since the flood. Bow he gets them we do not know, and he says 'tis not e of cur business, for many of these goods are sold at half their value, or just half what you would hi required to pav in the cities. He keeps silverware, fine gold watches and clocks, finest chains and jewelry, diamonds, pearls, and all piecious stones, and the 1001 articles usually found in a well appointed jewelry store. In watch repairing this hrm is away ahead, and work is finished at the hour promised, thus saving vexatious delay. For a fine time keeper of any grade, always go to smiths. For Studebaker wagons, carts and spring wagons, call at W. J. ALLENS. f ARE 6$AMIJNK OUR INE OF

Administrators and Executors, and those who have the advertising for estates will do a special favor for the Progress if tbey 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 in ten pound sacks, is one of the novelties at Jus. C. Robinsou's grocery store. It is just the article for flower pots, window garden?, and flower beds.. Better go to Robinson's procery, west side ol square, and investigate it. W Iiile in his grocery examine his staple good at moderate prices. He has them. Also the neatest and most attractive display of fine queensware in Blooiuington 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 1 am determined to have my money! Do you understand that? I am going to have it. Now the sooner you settle your indebtedness the cheaper it will be for you, as 1 intend to give an officer or a lawyer a chance to make a few fees if you don't come to time. These are "words with the bark on Vro." V. J. ALLEN. UQj Latent designs and combination in Wall Paper, at H. Lindcy'a Sone. Largest Htock in the city. Prices to suit the times Five to Fifty Cents a Bolt. Fine line of W inflow Shades. Everybody ijkes to trade with Charley McPheeters he is one of the cleverest men in the town,and then he keeps a choice stock of groceries that gives full satisfaction, ho that customers are pleased both by the goods and the man. Latest designs and combina tions in Wall Paper, at H. Lindley'a Sons. Largest stock in the citv. Prices to suit the times. Five to Fifty Cents a Bolt. Fine line of Window Shades. Fixest shelf hardware in Bloom ington can he found at W. J. Allen's hardware store. He keeps only the best. English Spavin Lioiment reT moves all Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and Blemishes from horses. Blood Spavin Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Riug-Bone, Stifles, Sprains, all Swollen Throats, Coughs, etc Save $50 by use of one bottle. Warranted the most wonderful Blemish Cure ever known. Sold by Faris Bros., Druggists, Bloomington, Indiana. dc3-91 For Repairs or Parts of any Sewing Machine, rail at H. LINDLKY'S SONS. Prdpce I Produce ! ProDvc4l The bent that Monroe county affords is always secured by McKinley fe Robertson, at their grocery on North College Avenue. It is the place to look for something choice. Save Money nd get the latest ncsigu9 in tiueensware and Ulass ware at C, H. McPheeters' popular grocery store, southeast corner of the square. JSew supply of Iron stone China and Decorated Ware. Newest Designs in Fine Suits Coming: in Daily. Attention of the Ladies is called to NEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS. OUR STOCK WILL BEAR INSPECTION.

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Wilson A bams will he cnndidiiip for tho officii of Sheriff of Munrue, county, sulijuct to Hie deuii-ion of tlio ltepcililican Nominating Convention. Jamfs M. IiuK-ncK will lie n can.ulut for th otfiVo of Sheriff of Monro county, subject to I ho (ii-i-Uion of the Kujiiibliean Noininiitiog Convention. John 1. Harf.kli. will h a catiiliJnte for tho olHeo of till irifl'of Monroo county, sul'joet to the decision of the K'iublican MoDiinating Convention. Wm. Solon TKniuo will bo a ciniliilnte for tho oilieo of Sheriff uf Mo nroo eunt.y uhject to the deeiion of tha Republican Nominating Convoution. Jambs T. KmiEiiTsojiwi bnocnmlidntc fur the office ol ton nly Treasurer of Monroe rounty, Pubj'Cl to the decision of the Republican nouiinatint; convention. Oaft. lIoBKUT K. R. Stkwabt, of niiinuiington township, will be a fundiJute before the Republican county convolition for the office of County UominUtioner, Second District. JJeiiciou Sliced Ham is a specially at C. li. Clark's red front grocery, west side square. Also try his ohoice Breakfast Bacon, just too nice to talk about. "Tbia new soap," said the barber, "in very nice. "It ia made largely of cream, with just a dash of ulcoliol iu it," "Well, remember, I'm a temperance man," returned Dobherti, "and dou't put unv more of it in my mouth thuu you can help," Choice Chipped Meet ia one of the "regulars" at C li. Clark's red front grocery, west side of square. The lecture of Dr. Gunsanlus of Chicago, Monday night of last week, was a brilliant eaort, aim was listened to by a large and appreciative audience. Mrs. Franklin and daughter accompanied the Judge to Bluoiuiugtou laot week. Miss Lydia Clark accompan ied her slater, Mrs. W. A. Millis, to her home at ruoli. Iley. Thou. B. Stewart of San Francisco preached for the congre gation of the U. P. church two nights ot last week, and officiated at communion services on Sunday. The finest of all drinks. Liudley's "Fros'.eil Cream." A young man named Brown came in contact with the knives in n machine in Fulwider's factory, seriously mangling turee lingers ot his right hand. Elder Peter Martin now ha charge of a church at Pureell, Iudian Territory. Republican county convention on Saturday, June 11th. Any more candidates? Gel some of O. Ii. Clark's choice California evaporated fruits, jellies or perserves. His stock lVcoinpletly selected, the result of many years experience in the business. Three of the best and most socecspful business men in the city retired from the council ou Tuesday night last : John Waldron, Jas. D. Showers and Hen. C. Smith. These men did not accept the office for l be money there v. as in it, for I here is none to a fir st-class business man. A vast numberof needed improvements have b en made under their ail mi uist ration, and the people will in time realize that these men have worked solely in the interests of the town. The salary, in dollars and cents, is small, but if you count fault-finding a part of the remuneration , a councilman is well paid. Have you tried it? The "Frosted Cream," at Lindley's. The widow of Wm. Millen, who lias been residing on north Lincoln street, is now at College Corners, O., where she will reside with her nieces. The soldier boys are already preparing for the State encampment, which occurs the last of July at Frankfort. The finest of all drinks. Lindley's "Frosted Cream." It is just the drink. Lindley's 'Frosted Cream." " What Ed. VfhetgAli Sny: Some shoe dealers want only your size and your money. We go further than that : We look to your friendship and your future trade. We get theui by taking extra pains to suit you and giving you more for your money than you can ppt elsewhere - O

BIG BARGAINS J MM DRY GOODS, BOOTS AND SHOES, CLOTHING, FURNISHINC GOODS, Never Before Equaled in this Country. -V STORE OF

GOOJiH BOUGHT LOW AiVB SOLD AT A VERY SMALL ADVANCE. Co in pare Values and Prices and you will be astonished how cheap we can sell you goods Ciive us a call. G. W. CAMPBELL & COWEST SIJJE I'VBLIV SQUARE.

Oenr 'Souder will remove to the building purchased by him on the corner t-1 College Avenue and 4ih street.

Judge Cyrus F. McNutt delivered the lecture in college chapel on Sunday. A last factory is talked of for this phu'e.. Lasts are made of the wood of the sugar tree, of whieli there is an abundance in Monroe county. Tlie llnduccuieiit tve offer to buy our I'loiulug; IU Hie good goods, and low prices. Tbe ipcople liavc found it out and Hock lUcrc to trade, at Touriuer's, Weal Side, North of the Alley Chas. Ousler met with a painful accident on Tuesday morning last : He was in the barn at his residence on North College Avenue, engaged in currying a 3-year old colt, when the animal became resitive and crowded Ousler against the side of the stall with such force as to break several ribs. He is fortunate if the injuries prove to be no more serious, Cal. Worrall reports the following in the pension line : Minors of David, Peterson, 1,500 arrears ; Thns. H. Waggoner, increase to $14; Thos. C. Whisnand, increase to $17; Simpson Neeld, increase to 14 ; Columbus J. Hunter, increase to $24-; Wm. Pugh, original $14 and $000 arrears; Thos. Rice, reissue and increase of $22 and $372 arrears ; Jas. T, Brim, original of $12 and $300 arrears; John B. Schu tubers, original of $10 and $240 arrears; Wm. Henley, increase to $17 per month. A new Chtisiian church is being erected on James Wampler's farm in the Cowden neighborhood. Jas. Cowden, Lyt. May and several others are specially active iu the work Dr. Fislier has gone to housekeeping in one of the brick houses owned by John Waldron on Morton st. between 6th and 7th. The city fire department have re-elected Samuel Gilmore as their chief. Mr. Gilmore is a No. 1 man in every particular, and the selection reflects credit upon the brave men wl o risk their lives to save the property of our citizens. Oo Tuesday night of last week about 75 persons attended a social of the Catholic church people held at Ira Batman's residence, on Morton street. Mr. and Mrs, Ollie Carter, and Mr. and Mrs. Ah. Helton spent a portion of Inst week in Louisville, Eleven hundred car loads of cattle are to pass over the Monon soon, from Louisville to Chicago. The Methodists of Tunnelton have dedicated a $10,000 church. It was built with money left by the late John J). Guthrie, and is the finest church building in Lawrence county. It is said that nearly three thousand new names have been added to the rolls of the Indianapolis pension agency. It took $2,846,945 to make the payment of the quarter; A HANDSOME to wo lot next to alley, 6 by 132 feet, well McAdatuized and paved n the east front, will be sojd by Soddy Carmichael to the first applicant. Location only four squares from court house. Speak qdick. Adjutant-general Ruckle has decided that the annual State encampment shall be held at Frankfort, in ground of economy. Richmond, Martinsville and Spencer were candidates for the honor of entertaining the State's valiant defenders. The location chosen will effect a saving in form of railroad fares. There are forty-six companies in the State militia service. The camp ground selected is two miles from the court house, and, together with wood, water and straw, is furnished free to the camp. John Waldron and wife ppent Sunday at EHettsvUle, with F. E. WorJey and wife. The 6th District Congressional convention will meet at Spencer, Owen county, Indiana, on Thursday, June 16th, 1892, at 10:30 o'clock a. m.. for the purpose of nominating a Republican candidate for Congress. in .... 9

-A the regular session of tbe city council Tuesday night Iast a large amount of important business was transacted. Alter the new couucilmen, Messm. Fess, Foster and Graves had been duly installed, Councilman Jos. M. Smith read the following resdution, which was adopted : "Resolved, Thnt the City Clerk and Treasurer mak.s to tliis Board a report of receipts ' and expenditures from Nov. lsl, 1891, to May 31t, 1892, and submit the name to tho Board at the first meeting in June," Councilman Fred. Fess then introduced the following resolution : "Resolved, That the street commissioner report to the council at

the next meeting the condition of all unfinished contracts, as to streets, gutters, pavements and crossings." Councilman Robert C. Foster introduced tho following resolutions which were adopted : "Resolved, That the City Attorney be requested to report what is the condition of the ordinance in reference to the Board of Health of the city." "Resolved, That the Clerk of this Board make an index for the record of proceedings now in use from its eomrncnceiaent." The Jackson street work was approved. The cost amounting in round figures to $'.!,111:72, City Engineer Green favored some radical measures to compel people to finish their work at the time required by ordinance. Standing committees for the ensuing twelve mouths were then appointed by Mayor iSuskirk : Fiuance H, J. Brannnck, chairman; Joe M. Smith, Robert C. Foster. Cemetery and Fuhlic Improvements Robert C. Foster, chairman ; James Campbell and Fred. Fess. Fire Deportment Ira Graves, chairman ; H. J. Braunock, James Campbell. Streets and Sidewalks Fred. Fess, chairman; Joe M. Smith, Ira iraves. Cisterns James Ca mplel I ,ch airman ; Fred. Fe.s, Ira Graves. Bridges Joe M. Smith, chairman ; U. J, Brannaek, Robert C. Foster. Dr. Appleton could not fill his appointment here Wednesday on account of being called to Ohio to see his father. He will make his next visit, Wednesday, June 13. The Henry Gentry show is in Burlington, Iowa, 'where Mr. Gentry, sr. has been visiting the boys. We Are fe PEOPLE YOU WANT TO SEE if you want Clothing. We are offering Special Bargains this week iu Suits for $4, $6, $7, $8 and $10 : sold elsewhere for $0, $8, $9, $10 'and $12. Better ones for 12, $14 and $16. AT LEAST THREE TIMES Cheaper than other Mouses. See Some of Our Bargains. Also Hats, Furnishing Goods, at prices that make tlvem go with a whirl ! J. P. T0URNER & CO. West Side. North of Alley. County Super intendent Dow- : den reports the tol i ation of persons iu iowing enumerMonroe county : between the ages o I j Benn Blossom, I Benton, Blooiuington, Clear Creek. Indian Creek, ! Marion,

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Wtaito White JUIes. Females 297 283 187 171 142 56 270 231 186 197 89 74 170 153 225 182 147 131 184 19C 172 181 190 148 113 118 713 709 3085 2864

Perry, Polk, Richland, Salt Creek, Vau Burcn, Washington, Ellettsville, town, Blooniingloo, ciiy, ToUl, There arc 7H colored males and 71 colored females, making a grand lotid of G,09.'5. Of this number 20 mules and 5 females cannot read or write.

Thos. Rogers, the well known traveling man and cigar manufacturer hi confined to ids home in this place with a sprained ankle. Frank Coffin, who is now in the regular army and is stationed at Columbus, O., is home on. a twenty days furlough, Ben. S. R'igers, son of I. Milt, will erect a residence on the farm occupied by his father, east of town, or a portion of it which he has recently purchased. Mrs. Francis Palmer, who at one time kept a boarding house on east 6th street, has removed to New Albany with her household effects. On Sunday morning and evening Rev. C. E. Asbury of Worthington filled the pulpit of College Avenue M. E. church.

Rev. Jcnck. of Indianapolis officiated at the Kirk wood Avenue Episcopal chur ih, Sunday. The Odd Fellows had a large turn-out at the hull on Thursday night, a number of visiting brethren being present. About 175 men were iu attendance. Mrs. Muttie Ilert is visiting relations in Blnoin6eld, while Miss Belle A stcll is the guest of Spencer frieuds. Win. IT. (Tube) E-ust has removed to the Alexander house on South Walnut street. It will be remembered that he fold his west 61 h street property to Mrs. Spicely of Orleans Capt. Stewart, of this city, is announced iu to-day s Progress as a candidate fur the office of Commissioner of Monroe county, ku!jeet to the decision of the Republi can nominating convention. Wm. A. Rogers is relieved of iurther annoyance in the Henry Knight heirs rase, as the supreme court has rendered a decision that acquits him of any responsibility in tbe matter. The judgment ol the circuit court was affirmed. Rev. Knox ol Morgan county, who has purchased the Miller property on 2d street, will not remove to Blooiuington till some time in August. On Sunday Rev. McAllister of Allegheny City, Pa., preached for the congregation of the Rcfonv.ed Pres. church, south Walnut st, He will preach for them four weeks. The Prohibition meetings on Monday were quite a success, made specially so by the excellent quartette of singers that accompany Mr. Fanning, the speaker. . A suit for $300 damages has been brought by W. H. East against the Monon, for Pat. Findley, alleging that the company had failed to get some billard tables to Huron, Ind., where they had been shipped, and that the party with whom the trade had been made now hua no use for them. Wall. Allison, sou of Dr. W. T. Allison, formerly a dentist of tbis place, was married in Indianapolis on the 11th to Miss Lillian Blake. Wall, is a traveling salesman for a New York firm. Mrs. Alice Palmer, a prominent W. C. T. TJ. wo.nan of Franklin, goes to South Africa soon, to aid iu the work of organising Unions. Mrs. Amanda Colpitt has brought suit agniost Blooming ton tp, for injuries alleged to have been sustained by being thrown out of a wagon while tiding ou a road in said tp. A defective spot in the road having been the cause. Through her attorney, W. H. East, she asks for 2,000 damages, Mrs. Halstead returned from Omaha on Thursday afternoon hist. Wir, Smith, son-in-law of Senator Julk, is building a neat bouse on tbe Senator's grounds, and will occupy it when completed. The State Medical Society was iu sessiin at Indianapolis, jiast week, anil Dr. Lowdcrof this place was in attendance ns a delegate. Several law students who v.'ere giving more attention to fun than to propriety and study, were giveu leave to quit. They left the city on Weduesdav. I. TJ. has no use for lazy and jaggedy men, The settlement made by the County Auditor for taxes collected on the first installment shows that $10,000 more money was collected this year than last on the first half, and thai: this increase is all, or nearly all, to be paid over to the State to satisfy the demands made by the last Legislature for salaries, etc., for ucwlv created offices. The new engiucH received by the Monon are beauties. Wouhlu't object to having one to run our double-cylinder, backactiou electric press. At tliMpnrt, on Thursday eniug, Rov. Van Cleave gave iCVhis popular lecture ou "Palestine," in the Christian church of that town. The Columbus Republican says thai in that portion ot the State five murders have been committed tvititin n radius ol twenty miles and within the past eighteen mouths, ami that no clue has ever been found to the murderers. So that the saying that "murder will out" iailt sigually.

Republican Nominating Coav ventlon, BLOOMINGTON. SATURDAY, JUNK 11th, 1892. Tbnre will be n Delegate Contention of the Republicans of Monroo county, Irdiann, held in tbo eoort boue, ia. Bloom in Eton. June 11th. 1892. at 10:30,

li. m., for tbo purpose of selecting candi dates lor the following oaccs: Auditor, Sheriff, Treasurer, Coroner, County Surveyor, County Assessor, Cooimusioner 2d nd 3d Districts. Tho Republican of the various townships will mnut nt the titno herein named and select delegatus us folio. No. of Delegate, Bn Plossow, Sot iirdHV,. Tune 4, 6 Whit gton, Siitiirdy,"May 21, 4 Murion Friday, June 3, 1 R:nton, Friday, June 3, 3 8 onmington. Saturday, June 4, 21 Richlimd, Saturday, June 4, 11 V in Buron, Friday, June 3, 6 Perry, Saturday, Judo 4, 12 It Creek, Saturday, Juno 4, Polk. ?2'.t-.r.1.-iy, June 4, 3 Smithville, Friday, Juno 3, 3 Unrrodeburg, Friday, June 3, 2 tr dian Creek, Friday, June 3, 3 All ( f said conventions will be held at such places in tbe several townships as the respective committeemen may select, at 1 p m., nnd the delegates selected in such a manner as may bo agreed upon. H. C. DUNCAN, Chairman. W. I'. BOO ER8, Secretary. The clouds broke aav, and, the sun shone last Thursday afternoon, (the only time during the weak) to permit the Odd Fellows, to gouu with the ceremouy of laying the corner stone of their new hall, corner of 6ih and Wrlnut streets. Cecelia Lodge marched to the musk: of the Mechanics' Band from their hall opposite the Pro-, gress office to the armory of Co. H, on South Walnut 6treet, where air ter being joined by that organisation, the line of march whs again' taken up and they proceeded 10 the site of the new building. Opening remarks were made by Senator Fulk. U. Z. Wylie, Q. M., conducted the ceremonies. A metal chest containing a number of valuable and interesting articles wan deposited in the opening, and the ceremony of sprinkling with water and wheat was performed. The procession then took up the line ol march to the M. . church where addresses were delivered by Judge Cunning and G. M. Wylie. Tho efforts of both gentlemen are spoken of in terms of highest praise. The conferring of degrees aud initiation of candidates occupied the time til) 1 1 o'clock at night. This Lodge was organized on the 1st of August, 1355, and now has U7 members. The charter members were II. C, Smith, John W. Smith, L. M, Hays, C. H. Lamb, D. Shrader, Charles R. Minor, John Warner, Theodore Johnson, Peter Clemen sm, Thos. H. Sinix. More than $12,000 have been expended by Cecelia Lodge for charitable work. The new Odd Fellows' Hall building will be a solid, substantial structure, and will he erected at a, cost of about $7,000. The main hall will be 40 by 52 teet, with five ante rooms. The store roORMr" ou the eround floor will each Bit' abou t 26 by CO. The Odd Fellow, and our citizens, have reason to . feel proud of this enterprise, and to be satisfied that it will be com-, pleted at the time specified ia October. To the surprise of most people, Jesse Starr, the gentleman wtUo hue been corresponding with the city authorities'about water works durt ing the past year, put in an appear, anne on Thursday evening, accompanied by a gentleman claiming to he a capitalist who was ready and willirg to supply the money (some $70,000) to put in the plant. On Friday morning, in company with Capt. Shoemaker, they went out to GrifiVs Creek to investigate the water supply. They decided thai the Sheeks hill would be the proper place to build the reservoir, and that the plant cou'd be gotten ready in four mouths if all the arrangements were satisfactory. A ecial meeting of the city council was held on Friday night to talk . over the matter, five couucilmer being present. A test vote was taken to determine tho feeling of the new council on tho water works question, and four voted for water works. As the Republican National Convention occurs at Minneapolis on June 7th, nnd the Monroe county convention will be held oo the 11 lb, there will hardly, be time for a mau to go to Minneapolis, s.n.d get over it by Saturday, Do it ? Mrs. Robert May of Indianapolis was visiting the family of Chap. May lust week. A decision has been made in two of the Payne-Jewell rases by which Judge Franklin sets off the house and lot on North College Aveuue to Mrs. Jewell, and Joseph. Payne, as administrator, ia given, for the Spicers, the $1,350 of insurance money and some person! property. The scaffolding has been taken uway front the front of the Marion link le block, and the public can now jude ol the work, which cwrtainly elegant. For Saj.b. -A handsomely finished new residence ou North Walnut street. Price will he made known on application to proprietor of Progress. Then will be a meet i tig of the (itiaens of liloomiiigton ut the court house Thursday, May 19th, .t 7:30 p. m., to makcarraogentents for the decoration of soldiers p raven, May 30th. Everybody iuviied to be present and take part in ti e meeting. By Oudlr of Couuut&Kt