Bloomington Progress, Bloomington, Monroe County, 8 March 1893 — Page 1

THE REPUBLICAN PROGRE Price, $1.50 Per Year. ESTABLISHED 1835. BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA, MARCH 8, 1893.

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Special Babijaiss and Lamps, at A. H. in Drapery Wilson's. Fob Repaibs or .parts of any Sewing Machine, call at H. Lixpley's Sons. See the "Garland" and "Gold Coin" Base Burners, at W. J. Allen's, as they are going off rap- - idly. Leave your order for one at onee, as it takes time to get them in .and -set them op. No trouble to show goods or wait on customers. These is a great difference between batter and grease. Some people never learn to make butter. When a good batter maker is found the product is always in demand.: Charley McPheeters has the "knack" of finding these people, and as a consequence always has the best butter in the town. I now have a new and complete stock of Groceries in the room last occupied by McKinley & Robertson, North College Avenue, where I invite my old customers and "many new ones to call and see me. Joseph H. Kibby. Fob Stadebaker wagons, and spring wagons, call at carts W J ALLEN'S New things in groceries and provisions have been secured by Chas. McPheeters, the popular pofctoffic grocer. He buys only the beet goods. He sells always the cheapest. He has no superior in any of these specialties. - On the west side of the square you will find the grocery house joi James Robinson, and it ' is the oest stocked establishments in town. His store has grown with his patronage, tiljL he now carries everything that is called for in a grocery stock. Never before has there been seen so handsome and attrac'tive a display of china ware and fine queensware. The fine china is specially attractive to the ladies of the city. Robinson carries a full supply of corn, bran, and feed of all kinds. Go and see him he will treat you well. Don't forget Winslow, when you want any implements for the .farm. No man excels Geo. Benckart as a Bread baker. His bread creates comment wherever used, by its - .sweetness, richness, lightness. "Try it and be convinced. Boys, R. L. Winslow, opposite the county jail, is headquarters for everything in the Baggy, Surrey, ' Cart and Harness lines. The National Hotel barber shop is a convenient, neat and cosy establishment, just east of the postoffice. Gus. Kreuger is proprietor. Give him a call. Finest shelf hardware in Bloomington can be found at W. J. Allen's hardware store. He keeps only the best. ' Wintek Goods just received by "Chas. Mobley, the south side dry goods dealer. These goods will be coming in each week now, as arrangements have been made for shipment as regularly as the new - styles are brought out. Everything new and novel in Ladies' wear and gents' supplies may be found in the show cases and on the -counters at this store. When you come to town do not decide where you will make your purchases till you-call at the "Golden Rule" dry woods store, south side square.

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w VERY PERSONAL. All persons indebted to W.J. Allen, (and there's a good many of 'em) on account or note, are requested to call at once and settle, as I must close up my books of the past year. Now I do not wish to put costs on any one, but these notes and accounts so long past due must be paid, and that right soon. W J ALLEN SPECIAL NOTICE. From now until May 1st, 1893, we will buy small size Hickory Spokes, size 1 by 2 inches, 30 inches long, at same prices as formerly given. Walbron, Hill & Bcskikk. Ask for Winslow' s when you come to town and want a set of harness. He can save you money. The finest line of wall papers in Bloomington, and the largest, is now at Lindley's Sons' drug store. If you don't know Charley McPheeters' grocery location be sure and ask for it. No ono excels him in quality of stock, nor in cheapness. He keeps very choice cigars, so all smokers say. Lowest prices on wall papers, and the best assortment in town, at Lindley's drug store. You don'twanttoorder 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. Produce! Produce! Produce! The best that Monroe county affords is always secured by Charley McPheeters, at his family grocery opposite the postoffice. It is the place to look for something choice in country produce. Don't paper your rooms till you get Lindley's prices. They are so low that they will surprise you. Filbert & Edmondson, attorneys at law, make cheap loans, prompt collections, and write insurance correctly fire, life and accident. 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 farmers and others. One For Each County. How would you like to make in six months from $500 to $2,000 and more, besides your regular income ? You can easily do so by accepting the exclusive agency of our Room Renting Co. for your county. Room and board furnished World's Fair Visitors. No advance payment required of patrons secured by you. Responsible parties only need apply. Write for particulars if you mean "business. International Room Renting Agency, 113 Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois. lOt Mes. Bhaxtan offers her residence for sale. It is located on the corner of 7th street and North College Avenue two stories, well finished, and is a very desirable piece of property. Examine it. Call and see those barber chairs for sale at Kreuger's shop. A bargain for you. Just arrived at A. H. Wilson's a fine line of Carpets. Patterns and prices to suit everybody.

AliMixisTRATons and Executors and those who have the advertising for Estates will fio a speeial favor for the PROGRESS if they will always insist upon the advertising (WHICH IS REQUIIIED BY liAW) to he done in the PROGRESS. Rates are always reasonable.

Tn& NEW YORK STORE, ' Indianapolis Indiana. Establiscd 1S.3. Mail Orders If you will describe anything you want, enclose the price you wish to pay and send the the letter to lis, you will receive the goods within twentyfour hours. Wo send samples of dress goods free on application. The spring styles are all in and are the handsomest wo. have scon in years. Some of the daintiest are in the line of wash goods. Fine Ginghams, Sateens, Silk .Stripe Gingham. A fine line of Okallis, Printed Indias and China Silks. A carpet is worth coming to Indianajxilis for. Our third floor offers some especially attractive things at this season in carpets, draperies, rugs, lineoliuuis and oil-cloths. Measure the room. Bring the measure along. The sav ing will pay for the trip Say nothing of the satisfac tion of having a correct floor covering. Pettis Dry Goods Co. Another election has been "knocked in the head," figuratively speaking. The bill changing the time of the election of township officers from April to November has passed. The bill provides for three tickets and three ballot boxes, the township ticket to be printed on yellow paper. The officers now in possession hold over until their successors are elected. Win. Mason of White Hall is said to be one of the best stock men of that rep-ion, and always has a lot of fat steers the markets. feeding for Lentz vs. Lcntz, a slander suit from the north part of this county, was compromised at Martinsville for $100, and divorce was given. Dr. Jos. Rogers was in Indianapolis on Sunday. Mrs. Rogers is at the bodside of her mother who is quite sick. Judge Duncan has been quite sick since his return from Martinsville. How to Save Money. Before ordering their Spring Suits, gentlemen will do well to look up their last year's suit, and have it cleaned or dyed, and thus save the cost of a now one. We can do either in the highest style of the art, and can make all kinds of necessary repairs in the very best manner, and at a reasonable cost. Examine some of our work, and you AviU be convinced that we can save you money. in Liauies uresses wo are pro ducing all the latest shades for j Spring and summer wear, and dye all kinds of Silk and Wool Dresses without ripping, or can clean the most delicate shade without in the least damaging the fabric. We make a specialty of dyeing to sample, and have no trouble in producing any shade desired, if the goods are in good condition. Hunter Laundering and Dyeing Co. Torre Haute, Ind. Axtell Bros., Agents. English Spavin Liniment re moves all Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps and Blemishes from horses. Blood Spavin, Curbs, Splints, Sweeney, Ring Bone, Stifles, Sprains, Swollen Throats, Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of ono bottle. Warranted the most, wonder ful Blomish Cure ever known. Sold by Faris Bros., Druggists, Bloomington, Lid. doc3-93 Spiced boneless pigs-feet, best thing recently brought to town, are on salo at C. II. McPheeters' grocery. Try a pound. Its just "the nicest thing out." The finest lino of Baby Carriages in the city at A. II. Wil son's. Call and get your choice. NOTICE. All persons knowg themselves indebted on ac count or note to the Jato Dr. Jas. D. Maxwell, will please call and settle the same at the residenco on South College Avenue. Feb. 22, 18i)3-4t. Call to soe tho large assortment of New Wall Paper, at A. II. Wilson's. NEW XAL, YAItI. Remember the new Coal Yard on West Kirkwood Avonue, east of the tannery. Have constantly on hands all kinds of COAL and WOOD, and will deliver to any part of the city. Orders attended to promptly and prices as low as the lowest. Orders may bo left at Lindley's. THOMAS & CO.

Miss Mate Palmer of Bedford has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. John Hunter, of North Walnut street. John Cherry, now a resident of Muncio, came to Bloomington last week to visit fricr.ds and re

lations. Rev. Luccock now occupies the parsonage recently erected by the congregation of Walnut St. Pre, church. Albert Rott, tho energetic florist, is stiil making additions and improvements tc: his green house on cast 6th street. Nat. U. Hill ( who should have been elected trustee of I. U.) did some good work in the interest I. U. during the recent session Indiana legislature. of of Tho Monroe building assoeiation and the Workingmcns have consolidated. All dues are here after to bo paid on Saturday night. Ernest Jackson is now assistant to Agent Cladv in the office of the Moilon railway company of this place. George and Adam Binkley, brothers of Mrs. John R. East, came down from Grcencastle to attend the funeral of their father, Chris. McCnlla, the well known planing mill pi opriotor, has been dangerously sick during the past week. John Beers and wife conic down from Indianapolis on Thursday last in response to a telegram informing them of tbo dangerous illness of Mrs.S. J. Beers. Mrs. Jos. H. Kirby has been confined to her home for several months from the combined effects of an injury from a full, and from neuralgia. Capt. Alexander, Mrs. L. S. Fields, and Mrs. J. E. Harris attended the funeral of Dr. Simpson, at Bedford. The death of Mrs. Jas. Creech occurred at the family residenco on east Kirkwood Avenue on Wednesday night, from rheumatism. She was about 40 years of age. Mitchell Commercial: Tho paper that says "Mr. Blank has accepted a position," is mistaken. Positions are not accepted these days. They are secured and applicants have to hustle to get them. Levi Wilson, a well known colored man of this place, has gone to Eureka Springs to take treatment for rheumatism, with which ho has been afflicted during tho past five years. The Red Men sent a commit tee of three to New Albany with the remains of Win. Ramsey: Chas. Mobley, Jos. Allen and Wm. Worloy; tho Odd Fellows sent Isaac Walker, Simpson Neeld and Wm. Weimer. Craig Worloy' s bird dog was killed last week by his owner, the animal having developed well defined symptoms of hydrophobia. He had bitten a number of dogs on Saturday a week, and there is no telling how many may be dashing through the streets snapping right and left at passers by before tne weoK closes, mere seems to be no doubt that Worloy's was rabid. dog On Tuesday morning of last week Christian Binkley, father of Mrs. John R. East, died at his daughter's home on west 6th st. with cancer of the face, in his 78th year. Deceased had been a citizen of Indiana for 30 years, but was born in Ohio. He suffered intensely during tho past few months, but bore Jus afflictions patiently. The lettsvillo new postmaster at Elhas been making some very desirable improvements in his office, among others is tho addition of 138 new boxes. Ellcttsville is a good town and deserves a convenient postoflice, such as the new incumbent in giving the people. Tho "benefit" pcrformr nee for the Cemetery Association will bo given on lbursday night, March 16th. On the evening following a performance will be given for Prof. Gentry's benefit. Both nights should witness crowded houses. It is tho intention to spread the canvass, if the weather is pleasant. If not, the show will go to the opera house. At the meeting of the commercial club, held on Monday night of last week, tho following committees were appointed: - City Development John R. East, H. J. Brannock, Wilson Adams, M. D. ' Griffey, John Cravens, Joseph Smith. Finance W. B. Hughes, Ed. Coir, Samuel Gilmoro. Railroad John Waldron, Geo. Bollenbacher, Jno. B. Crafton, James Karscll, W.W. Wicks, Thos. E. Lawes, Bon. McGee, H. F. Perry, A. L. Martin. Committee on Manufacturing Jaiues D. Showers, Samuel C. Dodds, W. A. Fulwider, W. T. Blair, W. P. Dill, S. K. Rhoror.

-John Alexander of College

Avonue and 3d street is quite sick, j An unusual amount of maple molasses and sugar have been made thus far l;y our farmers. J. B. Mathers of Clear Creek has bought Charley Mathers' place, paying 00, or 100 per acre. Editor Weathers of the Marengo Observer, was in town last week on n visit to his father. Miss Grace Wicks and Mrs. Mamie Faris go to Chicago this week on ti visit to Mrs. Brodix. The former teacher of the Stanford school, Thos. King, has moved to tho Blakeloy farm, near Clear Cre ek station. Cal. Worrall is making some improvements and changes in his dwelling Uouso on cast Kirkwood Avenue. Work has begun in every direction on new houses, and this season promises to bo a phenome nal one m building. Davo Hackney of tho gallant old 31st hid. Infantry, was visiting Monroe county friends last (week. Ho now resides in Law rence county. -Perry Gaither, formerly of Smithville, died recently in the State of Washington, where he has Jccn residing. Jan es Sciscoe of Illinois, who was called to the vicinity of Smithville by tho illness of his father, has returned to his home. Collins & . KarselFs bookkeeper, Bert. Harn, is visiting his old home in Maryland.. Ho has been away from there six years. Bert. McGee, tho artistic cutter, and Chas.' Axtdl of Axtell Bros, were down in tho county 0? Daviess, last week, taking orders for spring suits. Alva Tresslar, one of Bedford's most popular business men, was in town Friday. Ho came up to see th s I. B. & B. railroad. Robert Rogers, who graduated at Louisville, will go into the j practice of medicine at llarrodsbnrg, having purchased tho office, library, etc. of Dr. C. D. McLahlan, deceased. This week occurs tho "millinery openings" at Indianapolis, and among those who will attend from this city is Miss Kate Carmichael. She will be with Mrs. Payne this spring. The Morgan circuit court was presided over last week by Judge n.i.vin ' 4-liSa nih7 Tim Ti,,l.m has performed this service before for tho people of that county, and he is quite popular as a dispenser of evenhanded justice. The Mathers quarry, located south of the Wm. Blakeley farm, will be placed in condition for operating its rapidly as possible. It is just north of the new Reed quarry that has proven such a success. Everybody is anxious for tho j building of the Indianapolis, i Bloomington & Bedford railroad. It will be the solution of the competition question, if carried to a successful issue. E. B. Farnliam of near Stanford, went to Washington, taking advantage of inaugural railroad rates, tie will endeavor to push his pension claim to a successful issue whilo there. H. T. Simmons & Co. 's new store at Ellettsvillo is to be a handson:ely equipped and well stocked establishment. Ed. Zaring and Forest Draper will have charge cf it. It is rumored that a laundry is to be operated in this city by Alvin and John Hinds. Tho laundry business in Bloomington is simply immense, and there is no good reason why all this money should go to other towns if as saiff actory work can bo turned out hero, During the embargo placed upon out-door operations in the past four months many people had lost sight or the fact that a new school house foundation had been begun on west 7th street, for 11 .1. 4 J". .1 il O 1 wnicn 5i,uuu worm oi ooncis were sold last summer. But it is a fact; and as the sun begins to thaw oik the surface of the earth the stone masons are again heard pecking steadily on the blocks of oolitic limestone. The Bloomington bar is about to lose; an energetic and painstaking attorney by the resignation of Ira C. Batman, junior member of the law firm -of Duncan & Batman. He will 'devote his entire attention to the stono business hereafter, having been elected Secretary and Treasurer of tho Empire quarry company. He will have general supervision of the business. The "Mcmon" is making great preparations for the World's Fair business, which will begin in May. New engines and cars are being constantly added to the road si cquipinont, and the steel rail is now being placed as rapidly asj possible. The new rail is being j placed in position on the hill north j of town at present. N

Walter Hinds has returned to his post in the regular army in Indian Territory. Better be sowing your oats now. Don't know whore you can get fertilizer. Ab. Helton, tho energetic trausfer man, has bought a house on west 3d street from Geo. Depow. Capt. W. B. Hughes and Mrs. Winfrey attended the funeral of Wm. Ramsey at New Albany, last week.

A revival effort was begun in the Christian church Sunday night. Rev. VanCleave will be assisted by Rev. Thos. Clark of Vinccnnes. It is stated that thero are eighty guests at West Baden Springs at present, and there havo been guests there all winter. The former postmaster at White Hall, J. M. Cooper, is getting ready to remove to a farm near Cloverdale. J. W. Bray contemplates rcmevlug his saw mill from Wood Yard to Bloomington early this season. Any of our patrons who may feel a delicacy about paying subscriptions at the office can forward tho same by mail. Tho Progress is not in the habit t)f dunning its subscribers, but just now is a good time to pay a little thank offering, as 'twere. Treasurer Sudbury is rebuilding on tho site of the house burned this winter, North College Avonue. Samuel Bollenbacher ; of the Smith Bazar, was married on the evening of Feb 26th, by Judge R. W Micrs, to Miss Rachacl Nelson. Word received from Wm. H. Buskirk sr. and wife, spending the winter at Eureka Springs, states that they have been very much benefitted by their sojourn at that health resort. The old Alexander farm, joining the city at tho northeast corner, at ono linio owned by Thos. Mullikin, but for some years the property of W. J. Allen, was sold on Wednesday last to John Millis for 75 per acre. There are 153 acres in the farm and it brought $11,512:50. Mr. Millis was for a time a member of the hardware firm of Campbell & Millis, coining here from Orange county. W. T. Bre-eden, S. E. Carmichael, Henry Woolerj', H. T. Swindler and Geo. W. Campbell are associated with John Millis in tho purchase of tho Allen farm, and they intend to plat a number tf lots for sale. They havo organized themselves into a company culled "The Lmvorsity l ark Land Company," with a capital stock of $25,000. On Thursday last the 2d semi-annual convention of the 17th district of tho I ndiana Y. P. S. C. E. begun its session in this city. Tho opening services were con ducted by Rev. VanCleave, and Dr. Woodburn also made some well chosen remarks. The had ing man ir. the Christian Endeavor work in Indiana, J. H. O. Smith, gave an interesting address. A largo number of visitors were present from other cities. Paoli Republican: A series of cases frow Lawrence county to be tried at tho coming term of the Orange circuit court arc likely ' to attract considerable attention. Ono Win. H. Tinchor, a merchant of Lawrence county, was sued by W. C. Winstandley and others, and his goods were attached by tho Sheriff. About twenty-five other parties filed under the attachment, for claims duo them. Then James Tinchor, father of Wm. H., conies in and claims the goods as his own property antl brings suit against tho Sheriff, Windstandley and others for the possession of said goods. All the cases were commenced at Bedford, vonued to Monroo and then to this court. Tho replevin suit was tried at Bedford and resulted in a hung jury. It will probacy bo tried here on Thursday of me first week of our next term. A struck, jury has been demanded. The first report of tho Mon roo Co. State Bank will be found iu this impression of the Progress. Tho tiguresvseak for themselves. Sheriff Adams says that they informed him at the central asylum for the insane at Indianapolis that thero was no room for John Ward, who has been eleclarcd insane; with four large asylums iu Indiana it would sctoni that accommodations would bo ample. Hicks, in his forecast, for March, said that the month would come in mild and lamb like, but about tho 3d storms would occur and cohl would follow till tho 0th. On tho 10th a storm period would arise, continuing till tho 13th, then would grow gradually warm er, including Kith to 18th, with n cold wave following. Then storm periods would follow from 21st to 25th. Notice it and see if ho is light.

Bloomington people were shocked last weok upon the receipt of news of the sudden death of Dr. John D. Simpson, a former

resident of this place. The Doc tor during the part twelve months had been traveling through tho south as agent; for a surgical instrument house, uid on Thursday a week arrived at Eureka Springs in tho regular course of his business, lie had not been feeling well for several days, but called on a physician of that city to solicit oi'dors. Tho customer noticing Dr. Simpson's apparent illness advised him to return to his hotel and go to bed till ho could receive sonio sort of treatmont. Tho advice was followed., and in the night ho grew worse arid a physician in the hotel attended hhn. He appeared to be some better the day following, but af torwards tho symptoms were unfavorable and on Monday he elied. Dr. Simpson had in tho past suffered from sev eral very severe attacks from what b believed to bo the ';;aagf. 0f j biliary calculi. Tiiis opinion was j share! iUS0 ,y other physi cians, among tnem vr. Harris ot this place, who was called to Bedford to see him last fall while he was prostrated vith ono of these attacks. The bedy was brought to Bedford on Wednesday evening last and a post mortem was held, attended by Dr. Harris upon invitation of Mr. Winstandley. Tho autopsy showed that the diagnosis made by Div. Siripson of his own case wa3 corretct : tho gall bladder had lcen rupture, a number of gall stones were found, ono of which had lodge ! in the gall duct, inflammation had set up, and death resulted from jieritonites. The funeral occurred on Thursday and was largely attended. Miss Edna Fields has been the truest f Miss Minnie Carlton, at Bedford. W. J. Lowe, one of the substantial citizens of Clear Creek ip. ; was visiting Mrs. Woodward of east 6th street, last week. The Monroe Co. Horticultural Society will hold its regular an nual meeting on Wednesday, 8th inst. . at tho at tho residence of Fred. Fess . Tho members are requested to make an effort to be present as at this meeting officers will be elected for the ensuing twelve months. Senator Fulk's apportionment bill leaves the senatorial and representative districts as they are: Monroe and Brown for representative, anil Monroo, Brown and Bartholomew for senator. Down at Bedford, according to tho "Mad," people who attenel the opera house sigmfy their ap. prcciation of the play by "heaving up their suppers; on the floor, The Courier has undergone some very handsome improvements recently, and will perhaps soon have a steam press and a new of fice building. Craig. Worley and Len. S Fields attended tho funeral of Dr. Simpson at Bedford. Call for the "Dr. Snieler" ci gai when you wish a fine smoke, It is sold ovcrj'wherc. The 60th anniversary of tho marriage of Dr. J. W. Harris and wife was celebrated by their chil dren antl grandchildren, at tho far:n homo east of Ellottsville, on Thursday. Dr. Harris, owing to infirmities of age, was compelled to rctiro irom practice several years ago, after an rctive career ot nearly a nail a century, anu is now living quietly on his farm, at tho ago ot 73; his e'ompanion s age is 1 0. Harry D. Orchard, the popu lar book-keeper for Showers Bros., was Yd ou Jtfr day last, anct in commemoration of the event Mrs. Orchard had organized and sue cesiifully carried out a surprise for him. Mr. Orchard had been kept m entire ignorance o:t tho plans of his better half J t nd when at about 6 o'clock p.m. he was ushered into a room where some twenty of his mtlemon friends had assombled ho was speochless. An elegant supper crowned tho evening's oil' tertainment. rut up m crocks, solid as cheese, is the spiced, boneless pigs feet, sold by Chas. McPheeters. It is good, wholesome and cheap. mo wite ol Ken. U. bnntn is sick with pneumonia. Johnny Alexander's case is a well defined attack of lung fever, with unfavorable symptoms. Lot No. 9 5, Kenwood, has been sold' to Wm. Loaso. Price $500. Bert. Young has boon returnoil from tho central asylum at Inc ianapolis, as oared, Mrs. Jtimie Alexander went to Bedford on Tuosday last in mswer to a telegram from Mrs. Simpson. For hot wat er incubators nnd lire odors, am? .safety lamps for heating all kir.ds of incubators t,nd breoders, call on or address L. R. Oanos, Bloomington, Ind. Lainp caiiuoguo rive.

Real Kstate Transfers, Furnished by Jos. W. Jackson, Recorder, f For deeds and mortgages, correctly executed, call at Recorder's office. IT .T Brannock to Ed and Chas Hal I , lot 148, city, $3,000

Ed and Chas Hall to H J Branock lot 65 and pt lot 66, city, 1,800 Hfim-y Oilman to Wm A Riuc, 10 acres swq sec32 , lw. 800 ,T C Yates to Samuel E Hamlin, 80 acres, Marion tp, 2,000 Julius P Parsons tc Bertha J Brown, ehf swq secl9 S Creek, 2,000 W .1' Alien to John Millis et al, 153 acres, Bloomington tp, 11,512-JO Martha E Robinson to David J) Uanta, lot 33, ,finnter add.. S,?25 I,croy Lane to A M Lane, pt nwq " nwq swq nwq sec36,Va,nBuren, Chas L Mathers to Jas B Mathers, pt neq secSO, 8, lw. 500 750 Kenwood Land Co to J M Rogers, 79 and 80, Kenwood, 1,200 Jackson Isom, west of town, lost his residence by fire at about 1 o'clock Friday night. The family had retired and the building was in flame before any member of it realized the danger. The bouse and contontg were a. total toss. For the third time recently, Arthur Carroll, an employe cf the Showers factory has met witii m accident. This time injuring- s thumb seriously while working with a jointer. At the recent session of the Christian Endeavor convention, reports of delegates showed an increaso in the number of societies and in the amount of work accomplished by them. Of the 21 O.E. societies in the counties of Greene, Monroe and Owen, 17 were represented by some thirty delegates. The total membership in the district is 623, of which 400 are active workers. There are nearly fifty churches in the district with- ' out' young people's societies, but active efforts t re being made to organize a society in each church. See the new patterns in wall paper at Lindley's boos. They are beautiful. After commencement building occupied by Mike the Volpert wiii Ls torn out and a new one will take its place. There being no side walls to build, the work can be accomplished quickly. The stone front is ready. Miss Bachelor, a student of L U., who was recently compelled to return to her home at Vernon, is dangerously sick with brain fever. Hall Bros, havo bought of H. J. Brannock his handsome residence on the corner of Rogers and west 5th street. , Mr. Brannock takes in part j payment the house on tho corner of 3d and Rogers street. Wm. C. East was adrritted to practice at the bar of the J.lonroe Circuit Court, on Monday morni lg. Mrs. Mattie Jaco1s has gone to Keokuk, Iowa, tc atjpnd tho funeral of an aunt. The anniversary exercises of the w. c. t. v. Sunday night were of an interesting character. The audience was large and the meeting was presided over by Mrs. R. W. Miers. Tho address of to evening was made by Mrs. Thomson, State Evangelist of the Uinon. John Ward has finally been accepted and taken to the asylum, room having been made by tiie return of Bert Young. I. U. did not succeed in- getting the additional $25,000. MURDER! DO YOU WANT ft SUIT? We are Gutting Prices on ttiem. Do you Need an OVERCOAT? We are slaugnterina them. UN DEKW EAR, CAPS, CHILDRENS' CLOTHING. 900 Odds and Ends iu Kens' Pants at One-Hal! Price. COME TO THE GREAT SALE. YOU CAN'T AFFOl) TO ItEMAIN AWAY.

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