Bloomington Progress, Volume 26, Number 35, Bloomington, Monroe County, 19 October 1892 — Page 3

YOU WILL FIND ARE HEADQUARTER SFOR dg FINE BBESB GOODS.

THE HEW LINE OF FALL GOODS ARE NOW IN. AN UNUSUAL LAKGE DISPLAY IN ALL. An Immense Stock of Table Damasks, S3PI and Napkins.

IXKK A.T OTJU. STOCK OF Olli CLOTHS MAXTIKGS AHD RUGS.

Bloamington, Ind, Progress. Entered at the Poxtofice at Moomington Ind., a Mama eln-vt m.zr. Aay. 1867. No mas excels Geo. Ben ok art as Bread baker. His bread creates comment wherever used, by its sweetness, richness, lightness. Try it and be couvinced. i These is a great difference between butter and grease. Some people never learn to make butter. When a good butter maker is found the product is always in demand. Charley McPheeters has the knaek" of finding these people, sod as a consequence always has the best batter in the town. iKJPsw Richest Coffee in the town Is served at Geo. A. Benckart's bakery, where can be secured a lunoh that will specially commend itself to farmers and others. CIGAK8 of the choicest brands are always found at MoPheetera' groeery, corner opposite post office. Ia these goods he has a large and constantly increasing trade. Then in coffees, teas and tobaccos he leads the leaders. Ask for Charley McPheeters grocery. If TOtJ don't know Charley McPheeters' grocery location he sure to ask for it. No one excels him in quality of stock, nor in cheapness. He keeps very choice cigars, so all smokers say. Reurmbek that Rt rton & McKinley are in the grocery business in the new room north of the Progress Block, and that they carry a complete new stuck of all goods in the grocery line. Both are clev er men. well known all over the eounty. They win buv choice! 1007 anrf wtrtrt no other kind. A County Fair is what .Ine Saaith's remarkable store on the south aid of the square i called by Mine people, and indeed it is that and more, for while it partakes of all the characteristics of a great exhibition, it has so much more ihn is usual ly found in one. For here are the choicest gems set in pure 8, the standard grades of silverware, all the' novelties in clicks and watches, and wagon loads of rings, breast pins, etc Watch repairing a specialty. The large tock of books and stationery in Southern Indiana, will be found here at all times. , Ton don't want to order doors. sash or blinds till you call at W. J. Allen's hardware store and investigate the samples and prices. All manner of builders' hardware of late-style and at as low prices as possible. Boys, R. L. Window, opposite the county jail, is headquarters for everything in the Buggy, Surrey, Cart and Harness line. Cbaio Wobley can supply you ifh a buggy, phaeton, spring wagon, or anything else in the. way of a vehicle which you may need. Ton don't have to pay him cash, either, as he will swap for horse or moles." He may be found at the big livery bain north of the square, on College Avenue. Jim More Ansenae. 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 sooner you settle your indebtedness the cheaper it will be for you. aa 'I 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 'em." W. J. ALLEN. New things provisions have in groceries and been secured by Chas. McPheeters, the popular postofBce grocer. He buys only the best goods. He sells always the chespeat. He has no superior in any of these Fpecialueg. Pbodoce ! Produce ! Produce! The best that Monroe county affords is always secured by McKinley A Robertson, at their grocery on North College Avenue. It U the place to look for so inching choice. Rkm ember that no man can fell No. 1 faim wagons or spring wagons cheaper than W. J. Allen. He asks you to call and examine his wagons before you buy.

UNDERWEAR HOSIERY AND CLOVES.

Administrators and Executors and those who have tht adoertising for Estates will do a special favor for the PROGRESS if they 'll always insist upon the advertising WHICH IS REQUIRRD BY LAW) to be dme in the PROGRESS. Rates are always reasonable. The persons with whom we have been corresponding with reference to bringing in that 16 and 18 inch wood, will please hustle it in at once, before the roads get bad. James Robinson is in the fer tilizer business this summer in earnest. He has the agency for E. Ranch & Sons' goods, and they are acknowledged to be the best in the market. He asks that special at tention be given to the Pig Foot Bone, a Fertilizer that is now cre ating a great deal of interest. He has certificates from a number of farmers who have nsed "Half and Half," one of the best crop makers on the list. Before buying your fertilizers this fall call on Robinson. Ask for Winslow's when you come to town and want a set of harness. He can save you money. Neatest stosk of Fall Goods in the city iust received by Chas. Mobley, the south side dry goods dealer. These goods will be coming ia each week now till November for the fall trade, hs arrangements have been made for shipment as recularly as the now sty lea are brought out. Everything new and novel in Ladies wear and in gent' supplies may be fonnd in the show case and on the counters at this store. When yon come to town do not decide where you will make V"ur purch ise till you call at the Golden Rule" dry goods store, south sides quare. For Sale. Grade Flolstetn cows. Registered sire of the best milk and butter strain. Dams tested Jerseys. -Apply to Mrs. Laura D. Worley, Ellettsville.Iud. Esgi.ish Spavin Liniment removes all Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps atid Blemishes from horses. Blood Spavin Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring-Bone, Stifles, Sprains, all Swollen Throats, Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one hottle. Warranted the most wonderful Blemish Cure ever known. Sold by Faris Bros., Druggists, Blcomington, Indiana. du3-91 Mouse Wagons, the best in the State, sold by W. J. Allen. Don' buy a wagon till you investigate the "Moline." It will be to your interest. Rheumatism Cured in a Day. "Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia radically cures in 1 to 3 days. Its action upon the system is remarkable and mysterious. It re moves at once the cause and the dis ease immediately disappears. The first dose greatly benefits, lb cents. Sold by Fabis Buo. Bloomington 8op28 Finest shell hardware in Bloom ington can be found at W. J. Al len's hardware store. He keeps only the best. "National Hotel barber shop is a convenient, neat and cosv estab lishment, iust east' of the post office. Gus. K render is proprietor. Give him a call. Bulbs of all descriptions now ready at Rott's green house. Also, flower pots for sale. CALL and see those barber chairs forsale at Kreuger's shop. ' A bargain for you. Don't forget Wiusloy, when you want any implements for the farm. Fob Sale. I will sell three or four pair of Horses and Mares on six months' lime, purchaser giving note with good security. Also three or four good Brood Mares on same terms. Call at once as we can please you out of thirty head of horses. W.J. ALLEN. I) or btunebaker wagons carts and spring wagons, call at W. J. A L LENS. For Repairs or Parts of any Sewing Machine, call at 11. LINDLEY'S SONS. Oar Cirnmlmotlicr Used Sulphur as a favorite home remedy. "Liquid SnJohur" tinnew discovery, k in vain? hie in all Blood, Stomach and Skin troubles. Faris Bbo:j., BIoomington.AgenUs.

Don't fail to see the latest designs in friuged curtains at Liudley's Sons. Do you kuow Billy Blair? If not form his acquaintance. He is a No. 1 gentleman and officer. The infant of Wm. Finn, so seriously injured in a runaway accident, is now out of danger. Charles Daniels and Lewis Feldman pleaded guilty to the charge of larceny, aud have been token to the reform school. See the latest colors and designs n fringed curtains. At Lindley's. On the evening of Oct. 28th, Cora Campbell, daughter of John Campbell, will be married to Homer White. George Taylor has bought the Lizzie Ketcham property at Smithville. He now resides in Atlanta, Ills. Don't fail to ee the latest designs in fringed curtains at Liudley's Sons. Remember to vote for George Welch, the Republican candidate for County Assessor. Welch is a competent mau and was also a good soldier. He is a Benton township man, and a "true blue." Don't fail to see the latest de signs in (ringed curtains at Lindley's Sons. The Morgan pension claim ageucy reports the following pension allowances: Andrew J. Jacobs, increase to 824 per month, and $116 arrears ; Wm. H. Stevenson, increase to 17 per month, with arrears; John D. Daniels, $62.50 back pay with clothing deducted ; Lewis Achilles, increase to 17 per month and $200 am ars ; Richard D. Keller, original, 8 per month aud 475 arrears; Geo. V. Lawrence, increase to 17 per month : John W, Hufl, increase and $475 arrears ; Thus. E. Hawkins, increase to lt per month. The People's Parly announce their last grand rally in Bloomington, Saturday, Oct. 29th, in the afternoon. A number of noted speakers have been invited, among them J. Q. A. Newson, of Seymour ; W. W. Jones of Chicago, and Thomas East of Madison, their candidate for Lieut. Governor. n,, "T"7 77, T . m TT i ii : Temperance Union have elected i . y tt i ff .i .. 1 iiieoiuu; wuiuan Viinsiian ivjrs. u. v. jcck ui luia piace us i President, to take the place of Mrs. Nichols, whose term of office had expired. Jere Woodward of Clear Creek tp. died on Wednesday last after a protracted illness. He was 42 years of age. The funeral services were held at Mt. Ebal church. Sixty wagons just received by W. J. Allen Moline and Studebaker. Come aud see them. Noue better or cheaper. See the latest colors and designs in fringed curtains. At Liudley's, Dr. E. Williams will extract your teeth without pain. Crown and Bridgework a specialty. TWC T niir iri,ciln 1 Ua l.iil tc agent for the ben buggies, surreys

and carriages made. He can Belli ana contents near U.,,. nk.,n. ii,.., nn.,i.,..i IGofnort, last week, by tire. His

...! i.,..!.,- i,o,J : than is made here. Remember this and give him a cal). ntrnnWArk Nenr Hunter Qmirry, An. 12, '!)2. runs Urns. I hove beeo no areount all summer as a result of n Inst winter littack of In grippe, and pot no roliof from ny medicine till I tried South American Nervino. I am now able to work iitul 1 all right. Joiin Kkobknsteih. Filbert & Edmondson, attorneys at law, make cheap loans, prompt collections, and write in surance correctly lire, life and ac cident. os rvi.ti TIME. I he Model Mills are running lull time again, alter being idle two weeks, putting in anew boiler. Farmers bring on your grain and name your wants. I want to buy your wheat, corn, oats and rye. If you want to buy, sell or trade, come direct to the Model. Especial attention given to grinding corn into meal aud feed. All are invited. Satisfaction guaranteed. W. P. DILL. Sm.i'iti'K Batiik, 12Jo. Liquid Sulphur, "for the bath," $1.00 per jug 8 baths. North Star Baking Powder. Ask for it. All grocers sell it You will like it.

Highest of all in Leavening rower.

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Remember to vote for Wils. Adams on Nov. 8th. He will mnke a tip top Sheriff one that all parties will be proud of. Cal. Worrall is doing some speechifying for the Denim ys. Cal. is a jolly fellow, and quite a philanthropist. We will not be surprised to hear that he has finally concluded to study for themiuistry. Mrs. Culver of Waynetown, Ind., sister of Robert Strong, died on Sunday of last week. Mr. Strong is now the only surviving member ol the fitnily. Geo. Carothers, the south side undertaker, lias been taking a course in embalming at Indianapolis. Mrs. Felix C. Dunn ha removed to Indianapolis and will reside with her niece. The lot.corner of Oth and Waldron street, has been sold by G. M. Terry to J. M. Matthew for 8215. EL00MINGT0N AND 3ST We ar7inthe field

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stock ol Clothim?. Furnishing Goods, Valises, i

. . Trunks and Hats, bought We closed out most all

3Tou will have siotliiiag; but anew fresh goods to pick from.

if will low prices will go at once.

AI,Ij the MEW STYLEii in Mens' Suits. Prices from $3 $ ujp.

A carefully selected stock of 1S5"1.7'?4, and ChiSkiretss' OoShasBj;?. S5ys' suits JS a sad tip. CMIIlWKKKfiS'KnitM, $1 and up.

An inEineiisp sz&eit of M;tts o show Mejis' SO ami up. ISoys &3e s&asd up.

Yh&IT WIIjIj save money by eouuii&g to see us JBI&FOJI&KS YHJ ISSJlar.

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Move the Alley. James T. Robertson of Rich i , .i i. i i.i: I ml III., ill is oil iur nv iiniiiniii t.,'f' TU11., ' v i 1 cket tor treasurer, is s, iSo. 1 . . r .l. of Treasurer because his l.ealth is sneh that he is unable to do ruauual labor. He was in the army and came out a physical wreck. His head is all right, howe ver, if he i rheumatic. He asks his friends to rally around him on the day of election, so that he may have a respectable majority. Don't vote but once, Nov. hut don't forget to drop one in 8th, for the Republican county candidates. They are all No. 1 men. The many friends of W. V. Dill will regret that the fi ver with which he has been sulli-riug is stunto iet up on him. . Welch the ttnek man, Joss w;ii oe ?.i,uuu or ,uuu. ftir. Welch will feel this loss financially, it is said. When the Kepublifans put for Wils. Adams on the ticket i RliprifP Hmv conn rod n wiiinor. iir-i . i j """""S I he Will show up a satisfactory nm- ! ioritv on the 8th of nej:t month. j Let every n)a put ; e,oul,jer to the wheel" and success is assured. mii ,n iwi.u ;,,-t...i Mrs. King in 78th year of her are. Funeral sermon was preached by Rev. VniiOlenvP on VVrliifRtlnw j dames t a m p i e I I s resi 1 1 e 1 1 ce. .... . . ' A number of the IimJIiw liii.ts r n I J- .1. 11 1 1 ' 1 . ... oi tuc j.-uiori Hr are in attend ance upon Monroe circuit court. Used in Millions of Homes

Latest U. S. Gov't Report'

Billy Bair, one of the best. fellows, and most competent ottims

in the county, is making a canvas-s i and he showed the people in what for lhe Auditor's office. He is I extravagant manner the Democrat io grateful for any and all assistance j legislature expends the money of rendered him, and asks the support, the State. of everybody. He tries to run the Mr. Coons stated that the uioffice to the ualisfaction of all par- crease in the valuation of the tax-

ties nnl dfxiprvoH tliA Rimnort. of everybody. Give him a lift. A stamn on the eaelo or the i rooster would be regarded as a stamp within the square and counted as a vote for the full ticket. The law sitys if a person cannot read Enolish, or is blind or otherwise nhvsicallv unable to stamp his ballot, the poll clerk shall do it for) him. Tf ho tells the uoll clerk ! how he wishes to vote the clerk mav prepare his ballot at his table ' and eive it to the voter. He must ! not show his ballot to any person, j Robert Northcott s sister, Mrs. J. M. Cox, of Carrelton, Ky., is visitiug in this place. Buyers of MONROE COUNTY. ' with the best seleclfced i at special low prices. of our last year stock. sell these Gootfs they you. West Side Square. Everybody in the county by this timp knows W. T. Blair, the present ineumbent of the Auditor's office,-and the man who will he re-elected if his friends come out on the 8lh of November and give him the aid he deserves. Blair is one of the most painstaking and accommodating men who has ever filled the office of County Auditor. Tito iMtaifincc in flip A twlifnr'u nffino has doubled since he took charee of it. vet he manages it with considerable ease, and to the entire i satisfaction ot the people. It , would be but just to give him an-! other term. The agreement to close the stores was signed by all the merchants last week, and clerks as well as proprietors will now have an opportunity to get a little more rest and recreation. The life of a sidesman is not an easy one on his feet from 6 o'clock till the closing up h'Uir in the evening, with no slated hour for meals. So if it is possible to let a little sunshine into his work it ought to be done, aud uot grudgingly, by the public. Remember that John Edmondson, your own townsman, is the Republican candidate for District Prosecutor. He will make an acceptable officer, and should secure a cordial support. "O d Trinity," Wils. Adams, 'is the '.enubluan candidate ion j Shi-riff of Monroe county. He was ' u allan 1 soldier, he is a competent ! man, an.l will make a No. 1 offieer. ! II:.. t. 11 is friends art' requested to keep in mind his candidacy, and to give i.:, ii..:.. ui ,..,,',!;. I ,.,.,,i,..i UUI llllll lllf IILOI, ,H,,IMi ill! 'I'll.,. ' 1 I Dkink "Liquid Sulphur. 40 Years tlte Stand axd

THE TRUTH.

Fiicts and Figures. The Republican meeting at the court hous?, Saturday, Oct. 8ih, addressed by C'upt. John W. Coons, Republican candidate for Auditor of State, aud Senator Thomas K. Boyd of Hamilton county, Indiana, was a gland success. , Capt. Coons spoke upon Stat matters and especially upon the new Democ ratio tax law, the State debt and tbe interest paid upon the ! State debt during the last ten years, able property ot the btate under the new tax law was increased 400,000.C00 in value and that the tax on the increase amounted to j 3,003,65C a year that 1,350,000 'or 45 per cent, falls upon the farm j property of the Stale, 30 per cent, ! upon the city and town properly, ' and 25 per cent, upon the corporaturns of the State. That if this $1,350,000 increase of taxes of the farmers was invested in wheat at 70c. a bushel it would purchase 1.928.500 bushels, aud if loaded in wagons, 40 bushels to a wagon, it would require 48,212 wagons in which to haul it, and f : one team was to tollow another it j would reach 276 miles in a conlinuous line. He also stated and produced the official report of the Auditor of State to show that the State de'st was now nearly S9,000,000, and that the same was increased since 1884, nearly 84,000,000 and that i the Barne was now equal to a mort gage ou each real estate owners property in the State. Ju TrS III ,axal)le property every tour years, and that there was no assurance tthat iu liivi. when the property is ' to be re-assessed another 4,000,000 be ag;ain added to the valuation land that the State debt is likely to : be incrcssed under the present Democratic management three or I four millions. That the interest on ithe State debt, paid within the last ten years was as follows 1SS0. 289,826.24 1S&1, 1884, 1885, 188U, 1887, 18S3, 188!), 1890, 39 1. 018.415 2So.114.00 294,873.44 195,029.00 439,494,58 346,236.29 27,134.09 274,074 6G 191, 279,!'29.9l Making in ten years $3,062,971:(58 paid on account of interest on the Statt debt. 1 he increase in Monroe county under tho outrageous tax law is as follows : Farms, 1.891, 8,0(34,250 i 890, old law, 2,600,700 Increase, Citv and town, '91, '90, Increase, Personal, '91, '90, $463,550 1,408.320 1,092,265 316,055 2,138,(300 1,788,400 Increase, R. Teleg., '91, '90, 8350,200 672,330 269,370 R. Increase, Total, 1891, new law, 1 90, old law, 402, D60 7,28.3,800 5,751,035 $1,532,765 112,079:99 85,158;53 Increase, 1891, 1890, Xncrease, 26,921.46 Monroe county pays more than 6,600 increase of State taxes under the new law. Senator Boyd spoke upon National and State issues anil made oue of the best speeches ever made in this county. Both speakers were ofteu applauded and their talk liu-i done a great deal of good. Mr. Coons has a black-board thirty feet long containing nothing but figures relating to State affairs, which he explained iu a very able tuanuer. The "Butler" foot hall team .t . t . i came down irom tne capita) my on Saturday and played I. U. a game in tne university grotiuus. An Indianapolis umpire gave the game to Butler. mo i n tne university grotiuus Sfnotor Htiubell of Elkhart co. delivered an interesting speech in the court room ou Saturday night, to an enthusiastic audience. On Friday night he spoke at Elllettsville for two hours, mid his audience asked him to "go on." The people are waking up. Misses Blanche Wicks Ida Waldronand Mamie Bvnckart came from St. Marys, to speud Sunday with their parents. At the meeting of the Horticultural Society at I. Milt, lingers' resilience, cast of town, au especially entertaining program wa.i observed. Mrs. Jos. Dinsmore read a paper on "House Adornment" that in highly spoken of. On the 3d Wednesday of November the Society will meet at the home of Geo. P. Campbell. John Scott, who received a broken arm in. a controversy with Kliner Lucas, has brought suit for 5,(100 damage. They arc -leigh-hrin;j farmers, and had trouble over ditch.

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6 tAltttaZt .FOR SALE iVT--. The EAgle Clothing House, J. W. Simmons & Co. West Side Square.

Thomas Spicer is with au attack of chills. suffering Miss Mamie JJrodix vns visiting relations in Chicago the great-.-1... ier portion or .asi wceu. J. A. Buchanan, a former wel' known citizen of this ConntV. now: of Chattanooga, Tcnn., is visiting old friends in this locality. Seth Tatum tYm t his homein Perry tp. on Tuesday evening of last week after a protracted sickness. He was 80 years of age. The Kappas celebrated their anniversary ou Thursday evening at Hie home of Miss Grace McPheeters, North Walnut street. W. S. Pinkerton, class '91, has been elected principal of Oxfftr1 f3flinnli nmt iOdnn tl'.Miwhil 1 ict principal of the Fowler schools. The widow of Richard Baker r ... .! .... vf...i.,,. ,.;!.'fi.,cl.t r. ' cd illness. ' John Btogan has begun work on the abutments of the Harrodnburg bridge. The work entire will cost about Sl,400. Judge Duncan spoke to tl:e Republicans of Harrodsburg Wetlnesday night in the place of L. I, Ularu, who was unable to he pres ent. The Judge gave the assembled voters a good talk ou Stale finances. Rev. Lyons of the U. P. church was at Jamestown, O., last week, in attendance upon Synod. Elmer Lucas w.is acquitted on a charge of assault and battery on the person of John Scott, a neighboring farmer. Somebody has been trying to emulate the Dalton tactics recently at the expense of the Monon placing obstructions on the track, making a raid on a depot agent, etc. But our railroad men are too smart for these fellows. The Progress ia in receipt of a special press invitation and card of admission to the World's Fair grounds from Commissioner Martindale. Owing to previous engagements we regret our inability to be present, for it will be a world dazzler. Great preparations have been going on in Chicago for the event during the past two months. The concert at College chapel, last night, in aid of the cemetery fund, was a grand success, the participants creating great enthusiasm by the manner in which they filled their numbers on the program. The many friends of Mrs. Hester greeted her enthusiastically. As an artist she has but few superiors. i i mil While in Chicago last week the writer called on Slerritt & Brodix, the agents for the Adams & Hunter quarries. Found them pleasantly sittMted and doing a remunerative and growing business! They are located at 161 LaSailest., Builders' & Traders' Exchange. Dr. James A. Woodhurn will begin his lectures in the University Extension course at Indianapolis the 28th, on "The Slavery Controversy and the Causrs of the Civil War." Lectures trill be delivered on Friday evenings. The following are the subjects: "Slavery in the Colonies and iu the Constitution," "The Missouri Struggle," "The Texas Controversy," "The Abolition Agitation," "The Com promises of 1850," "The Repeal of the Missouri Compromise and the ; Struggle for Kansas," "The Dred ! Scott Decision," "The LincolnDouglass Debate," "Tho Political Contest of 18(50," "Secession and the Peace Measures of 1881," Emancipation." " Reconstruction." 1 ' ' Tom Middletou is now located in i.incotn, jmod., wtiwii city, tie writes, is "a hum met" Elder VanCleavo's children have been seriously sick titlisls have bought Ch;cago capiFreuch Lick Spring.', aud will improve it ma-

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terially Get the crevieuii cloned for .vmtcr. I'aste uri th Israeli: in your log cabins. Use old newspapers that can he gotten at this office cheaply The Pimple's j ,.(rty are h()UI;( some large-Iy at Thcy exhibit a itcudcd meetings, great degree of enthusiasm TM..wl. W.I. ' j nut street, has been sick for sevril j weeks Mrs. Milton ilight is 'quite sick Mr. Sweeney, an elcquet.t orator, will talk lo bis ! colored friends on the night of Noj vember 1st Geo. R. Wendling will deliver the 1st lecture of the University course on the night -of the 28th -W. P. Dill' father, ;of Morgantown, came over to see j his son, who is still quite sick wkh 'fever Mrs. Ed. WHwlwa;il has returned "0 her home hi Buffa lo, N. Y. Can. Shoemaker i has been having trouble with bis jold enemy, rheumatism, again In the suit acainst the Monon fa t o,000 damages by Muggs, admr. iot Ann Dunk in, killed by n train lat Quincy, tee jury found for the - railroadbelieving that the woman had been nesrlievut Our bttsiness men welcome the incandescent electric lights again. They grew weary of the uncertainty .however, and m:iny of them were corncelled to buv coal oil lamns V. I The Shanks case, tried io Monr e circuit; court ten years ago, has finally been decided in favor of plaintiff by the supreme court. Plaintiff, a little girl at the timp. I was injured by a baggage track be longing to the Monon. .the amount is about 2,000, with attocnev'fi fees to he deducted. Miss Laura Stewart is thene clerk in the Bloomington nostuffioe. I Mr. Rhodes of West Baden Springs, was in town over Sunday, the guest of his partner, Mr. Camp bell. Mr. Rhodes has charge of the "uiuer workings" of th" hotel, and though seldom seen by the guests, is the center about which revolves the intricate machinery of the hotel management. Ho is a pleasant, companionable gentleman. Circuit court is in session, but so far there has been little business ol general importance transacted. James DePew, derrick foreman at the Central quarry is sufferiog with a crushed and broken leg, caused by a block of stone falling against him Friday. The man who works around the derrick takes, some close chances, and should always carry an accident policy. Dra. lion gave the man surgical aid. Having constructed a stone wall ou the west side of the Waldron branch. 6th st., V;B. Hughes will now erect a cottage of six rooms. Giles has secured the contract. Wall. Hight of the regular army came home on Saturday. He is stationed at San Antonio, and has been at Ft. Sheridan, near Chicago, attending the national' 'shoot." Wait, is oue of the best marksmen iu the Infantry. The county ticket is composed of good men all the way down the list such men as all Republicans can vote for. They will have a cha joe to do thU ou November 8. Just 21 days till the election. Get a bottle of South American Xervine at Farss Bros. It is great tonic. Madame Mario Hester, belter known to her old-time acquaintauws here us Miss Jessie Henderson, is the guest of Judge Mints' family. -For some unexplained reason Bishop Chntard, who was ezpeeted to uuuio ncre utsi ounuay ana amduct confirmation services in St, Charles Calhulic church, did not j arrive. Alvin Hinds' wife is dangerously sick at her home in this Mty with typhgid lever.