Bloomington Progress, Bloomington, Monroe County, 20 December 1893 — Page 1

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5 ! THE REPUBLICAN GRES JL li Price, $1.50 Per Year. Established 1835. BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA, DEC. 20, 1893.

HALL B Leaders in Fine iih

HIGH NOYELTIBS Mohairs, Fancies, Suitings, Series, and Trimmings.

Opened Up for Ladies' Misses and Childrens'

ALL THE NEW AND LATEST STYLES OF CUSTOM GARMENTS FROM THE FACTORY Gall and Make Your Selection. HALL BROS.

Beautiful ! Beautiful ! ! is the exclamation of every one who examines the China display in Jas. Robinson's show window, west sick square. The Havlin China is delicate and tastefully selected, and the setts of cups and saucers are a great lemptauou iu iu tu ple who stop for a moment to study the display. Robinson has a faculty of securing the best that comes to town, and it matters not how costly it may be there is always somebody to appreciate and buy it. You ought to notice those cute teapots, sugar bowls and cream jugs. Don't forget to look in as you pass by. Dos't but hakdwaee of any kind, or an agricultural implement of any character or a farm wagon till you have called at W. J. Allen's store, south side of the square and found out what he can do for you. A Nice present one of those Lamps at Lindley's Sons would make. You ought to call and examine them, whether you buy or not. They are very beautiful as well as useful. Best meat, and at lowest prices, at Souders' meat shop. Best meat, and at lowest prices, at Souders' meat shop. Call and SO those barber chairs for sale at Kreuger' s shop. A bargain for you. For Repairs or parts of any Sewing Machine, call at H. Lindley's Sosts4 For latest styles in Banquet, Piano, Stand and Hanging Lamps, at Panic Prices, go to Lindley's Sons. Largest, finest and best stock in Bloomington. Ladies are invited to call. 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. 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. Taffets made daily at Benckarts. Also his celebrated horehoun.l drops try- them for a cough. 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. - Get a wagon at W. J. Allen's and you will always be satisfied with it. He sells only such as he -eanjtteommend. Best meat, and at lowest prices, at Souders' meat shop. Oysters by the can or in bulk, at Benckart's, south College Ave. Only the choicest oysters kept. Come and see Lindley's Sons fine display of Banquet, Piano, Stand and Hanging Lamps. Their equal is not to be found anywhere. mey win re sola at panic prices, Jpi. -fcadies are invited to call. Paper your rooms this sprintr with the new patterns of Wall Vapcr brought on by Paris Bros. They are very handsome. For Hardware and Building Material of all kinds at low prices W. J. Allen's. A WARDED Highest Houors World's Fair CREAM MOST PERFECT MADE. A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Free from Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant. 0 YEARS THE STANDARD.

DRESS GOODS.

ew Department

CLOAKS.

French China in the most attractive shapes,' at Lindley's Sons. Every lady knows what real China is, and all or nearly all take pleasure in examining it. They are invited to como to the south side drug store and see the display. "Grip," which has prevailed during the past two winters, and is starting on another round, is said to be mitigated and relieved by South American Nervine. Especially is that true when the victims are recovering, as it is a famous tonic and builder up of the system. Faris Bros, sell it. Make your contracts now for building material at W. J. Allen's hardware store. Place your order so that you may have the goods early in the spring. Craig Worley can supply you with a buggy, phaeton, spring wagon, or anything eke in the way of s. vehicle which jrou 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. ftggrWants, For Sale, For Kent and Lost notiees will be inserted in the Progress for one cent a word each insertion. Count the words, send the mor.ey with the copy, and all will le well. Or. Price's Cream Baking Powder World's Fair Highest Medcl and Diploma. f SSPTs it a wagon vou need ? Thou go straight to W.v J. Allen's hardware store and secure it, for he carries the best line of wagons sold in the county. Finest shelf hardware in Bloomington can be found at W. J. Allen's hardware store. Ho keeps only the best. Do you want real nice tender lieef, veal or pork ? Oscar Souder keeps it at his new meat shop, corner College Avenue and 4th street. Give Soudcr a call. You don't want to order doors, sash or blinds till 3 011 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. Going to Paier? If so g-o straiglit to Fam Bros, and secure some of the kite style patterns. They are the newest in the market. Charley Mobley, the only dry goods man on the south side of the square, has well supplied his store with every article that is usually called for, and no one need look further for variety or for lower prices. All the latest styles in dress goods, wraps, gloves, hosiery, and the thousand little articles that go to make up the sum of a lady's outfit can bo secured at the "Golden Rule" for less money than at any store in Bloomington. For proof of this assertion call at the store, examine the goods and learn prices. Fashionable Patterns in Wall Paper can be secured at Faris Bi os., who have brought on the latest styles in these goods. They are uncommonly handsome. Oysters by the can or in bulk, at Benckart's, south College Ave. Only the choicest oysters kept. Taffeys made daily at Benckart's. Also his celebrated horehound drops try them for a co.igh. Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder A Pare drips Crewn oi Tartar Powder. New goods constantly being received at the 'Fountain Head" hardware store. W. J. ALLEN. For Studubaker wagons, carts and spring wagons, call at W J A rXEX'S If you want Christmas goods of any kind kept in a grocery store, such as raisins, fruits, nuts, candies, etc., etc., you should not forget that: Hemp. Wilson has an immense stock of them and at as law prices as any man in town. Holiday rates on the Monon one and one third fv: SrM Dee. 23, 24, : - 1. Good till v '

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SPECIAL. QUALITIES All Wool Henriettas, Silk Warp Henriettas, Grapes, Grepons, and Gloakingst

All goods purchased nt Hen ry Tourncr's jewelry store artis tically engraved tree ot charge. Turkeys, chicken?, oysters, eel cry, and everything that is good to eat, at Hemp. Wilson's new cash grocery. . Uelter examine his China before you conclude to make a purchase. Go to Henry Tourncr's for everything m the optical line Eye glasses and spectacles proper ly adjusted. Lyes tested. China, beautifully decorated, and delicate as sea shells, exhibit ed in Lindley's Sons windows, south side square. Don't neglect to look while the strck is full. Everybody requested to pass judgment on it. Ask to see the desirable books for Christinas, at Faris Bros, drug store. They keep everything in stock that would bo pleasing to young and old. Buy your baled hay and straw of I. P. Hopewell. Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder World's Fair Highest Award. Administrators and Executors and those who have the advertising: for Estates will do a special favor for the PROGRESS ii they will always insist upon the advertising (WHICH IS REQUIRED HY LAW) to be done in the 1'UOliRESS. Rates are always reasonable. Tflfc NEW YORK STORE. Established 1853. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Headquarters for Holiday Goods. The Store in Holiday Dress. Wo show the best lino of holiday goods in the State and a most beautiful collection, and comprising everything pertaining to CHRISTMAS GOODS Books, Pictures, Toys, Games, Silverware, China and Glassware, Clocks, Bric-a-brac Toilets, Leather Goods, Etc. You know our reputation for HOLIDAY GOODS, it be- , ing an undisputed fact that wo soil at CLOSER PRICES than any one in the State, besides the immensity of the collection. N. B. We will mail you our Christmas Catalogue on receipt of postal card. Pettis Dp.y Goods Co. If you need anything in the way of commercial printing, such as bill heads, note heads, letter heads, envelopes, or circulars, remember that the "World Office," rear of Monroe Co. Bank, does the best work in town, and for the least money. Cka-vens Brothers. Have you seen the display of China at Hemp. Wilson's '( Well it is certainly something worth a visit. He has secured a largo and well selected stock of this class of goods, and can sell them very low because his expenses are light. Thev deserve examination. era w Now going on. EVERY WINTER SUIT, EVERY WINTER OVERCOAT, GLOVES, UNDERWEAR, CAPS 50G. ON THE DOLLAR. Come quick if you need anything in Winter Wear. These Prices arc making things hum. Oxk Dihiii East First Natiokai. :

Slaughter. Slaughter. KAHNS

Excursion tickets will be sold ictween all points on the Vandalia

Line, also to points on connecting lines, for the Holidays. Dales oi sale December -23d," 21th, 25th, 30th and Hist , lSOIi, and January 1st, 1.S94, good returning to and including January 2d, 189-i. Rate one and one-third for the the round trip. For full particulars call on nearest Vandalia Line Ticket Agent or address J. M. Chesbrough, Ass't Gen'l Pass'r Agent, St. Louis, Mo. Haviland China in the newest and most artistic designs just brought on for Christinas by Lindley's Sons. Call and see what this firm is displaying. The ladies are especially invited. Born to Morton Carothcrs and wife, a daughter. Mrs. Jos. Cron of west 6th street is entertaining Mrs. Bray of Indianapolis. Mark Koons, who some ten years ago went out west, has returned to Monroe count' to reside. Frank Thrasher, who resides west of Bloomington, is sick with some form of kidney disease. Dr. Axtcll's family is entertaining Mrs. Krewson of Ossian, lud., a sister of Mrs. Axtell. Win. Peterson's son, Frank H., is visiting his old homo after an absence of a year or more at Galesville. Ills. Dr. Painter of Salem, well known hero, died with paralysis last. week. Mrs. Wm. P. Bolienbacher attended the funeral from this place. Rev. F. R. Smiley preached in the Christian church on Sunday night, and -on Monday night he gave a lecture on "Fraternal Organizations" in the same place. The trial of Jane McAfee for killing Meadows has been set down for Thursday of this week. About 75 colored people have been summoned by the defense. The new boilers for the water works plant arc each of 75-horse power and arc powerful enough to give more pressure than is ever required in a plant of its capacity. John H. Wylie has moved his wall paper room from theMonroa Co Bank corner to a room in the Allen block on (1th street, directly oppposite the Progress office. Wm. Dobbins has traded his hotel at Seymour to S. H. Vansant of Cireencastle for the "Lion Store" and some residence propertyDobbins is an old merchant and a keen trader. Since the opening of the Reform School at Plaiuneld, in 1S6S, Monroe county has sent 39 boys to be cared for. Lawrence is credited with 20, Brown 6, Greene 22, Owen 13 and Morgan 2. Persons who have been in the habit of presenting claims at special sessions of commissioners' coun will have to wait hereafter till the regular term, by an order recently adopted. The opera house will not be closed at once, but will be used for the benefit of the amusement public till the show season is over in the spring. Smith. & Waldron will run it. Mr. Bundy has removed his household goods from the hotel to a house on the corner of Lincoln and 7th streets, and F. M. Faulkner has vacated the hotel he has been conducting and now resides on Maple Hights. Josephine Alexander, six j'ears old, of Burlington, Iowa, attending school in Ellottsvillo, grade 2, was one of the number awarded honors in penmanship at the Monroe County Teachers' Institute held in Bloomington last i week. She is the bright little daughter of Chas. Alexander who was formerly engaged in the grocery business in Bloomington. One of the handsomely decorated store rooms in this city is that of Hall Bros., west side of the square. Usually these gentlemen have had a window display, -fitit this year they concluded to place the decorations inside the room on the side walls and ceiling. The store should be visited by those who wish to see a tasteful arrangement of attractive goods. The will of the late Hiram Liudley was liled in the clerk's office Thursday. It was signed Oc. 9th, 18')0, and witnessed by W. B. Baker and S. E. Carmichael. It provides that the wife shall have all household goods (she owns the dwelling house in which she resides). The drug store on the south side is to be continued by the two sons, Walter and Ernest, from which the widow, is to bo supported during her lifetime. The remainder of the real cstato is to be sold, and after all debts are, paid, the widow is to get $500, and the balance is to be divided between the children. There is also life insurance amounting to $1,500, and some building usso't'w stock, the proceeds of I; :. vided between the

60flL, COAL, 60flL.

Now is the time to WE THINK THAT is fhe best Coal that We also keep

ftElITDEiR

Die Best Pittsbur

FOR THOSE

Don't Wait Until Prices are Advanced. Winter will soon be here and you had better lay in your coal now

".'rot's. Bryan and Egenman were reported quite sick last week. Messrs. Griffy & Walker were at Ellottsvillo a portion of last week on building business. The Norton residence, north College A venue, is completed and will be occupied soon. The widow of Jacob Bungcr, west of town, is suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism. Section men on the I. & V. railroad now get S8 cents per day for working in the rain, snow and mud. John Hartman, remember, is the expert tousorial artist at Kreuger' 8 barber shop, two doors from National Hotel. Jos. Imhoff has bought fifteen acres of the John Alexander farm, south of tho Hunter stone district for $1,500. Henry Tourncr's Jewelry Store is the place for watches and jewelry of the latest patterns. Will sell new goods at lowest prices. After two weeks spent at Hartford City, where he had been assisting in a revive 1 effort, Rev. Luccock returned to his charge in j Bloomington on Saturday. Jesse Payne, who resides on a farm four miles south of BloomUugton, has been stricken with i paralysis. The entire right side is paraiyzcd. ' The Courier had two sheets last week, principally devoted to advertising, which by tho way is the life blood of the home newspaper. Give us plenty of this kind of blood and all will be well. Some one started a fire in Dr. McGce's stable Wednesday. Tho blaze was making rapid headway when Mrs. McGeo chanced to discover it and threw a bucket of water on the tire, thus extinguishing it. Why cannot these terrors be caught at their fiendish work i ''Walnut St. Theater" is the name by which Ryan's Hall will be known in the near future, when all the details have been completed. Messrs. Feltus & Payne have tho matter under consideration, and will doublcss perfect the plans at an early date. The Bee Hive is up with tho procession in the matter of holiday adornment. The tasteful window dressers havo been at work and always havo something attractive to show the patrons of this big store. Remember the Bee Hive is on the north side. Ten acres have been sold off the northwest corner of University Park to Clara E. Semple, for $1,200. A building will be erected on the land in the early spring. The panic has not entirely stopped the sale of real estate in Bloomington. A social was given on Monday night by the Odd Fellows, in j their handsomely furnished hall, i which was attended by members of both lodge and the encampment, with their wives. The attendance was large and the company present enjoyed the occasion with great nest. Wm. Louden has been appointed receiver for the Big Creek stone company, and has entered t upon the discharge of his duties. Air. Louden is the youngest member of the bar, but by application and an inherited taste for the profession, will be at the top before many years. The church fair, given by the ladies of Walnut St. Pres. church on Thursday night, was one of the most successful enterprizes of the season. Mrs. T. E. Lawcs was the active principal in arranging for and carrying the j enterprise to a point where success was insured. Everybody was pleased and entertained, and the ladies of the committee who as- ! eisted in tho work were gratified by a liberal patronage that resulted in adding $112 to the fund to bo used in paving the parsonage debt. " i

lay in your coal.

is sold, but WHO WANT IT.

g Coal

THOMAS & CO.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, west of the city, a son. Jeremiah Pittman, a pension examiner, is now located at Peru, Ind. See the display of Candies, Nuts, Fruits, etc. , at Benckart's. He keeps the choicest and best. Chicken pox is epidemic at Clear Creek, south of town. Fifteen cases were reported last week. Wilson Adams, our accomdating Sheriff, was 60 on Tuesday of last week. He celebrated the event by working hard all day. Get your Christmas candies, foreign fruits and nuts at Benckarts. All the delicacies of the season can be had at Benckarts. Don't neglect to examine Faris Bros. Lamp display, made especially for Christmas. It has no equal, and should be seen to be appreciated. There is an immense circuit court docket this term. Court pened promptly on Monday, and business begun with little formality and no friction. The latest designs in silver novelties, for the Christmas trade at Henry Tourncr's jewelry store, south College Avciiuc, half block below public square. Special examiner Burton has gouo to Washington City. He has been stirring up the old soldiers considerably they say itepublicans. H. . Dillman and T. L. Fowler havo purchased the store at Clear Creek station. Both are careful men and will make tho business a success. In the suit brought by Chas. Ross to secure possession of the Bundy hotel, Acorn restaurant and Faulkner hotel properties, decisions were given in favor of the owner. Books of the most attractive character for Christmas presents eau be purchased at Faris Bros, drug store. Do l't buy till you sec them. Will. Gentry is now in Illinois with a dog show. Roy Feltus is one of his trusted employes, and will make a tip top showman, as ho is energetic and thoroughly conversant with all branches of tho business. The laundry on the Allen farm, northeast quarter of town, known now as University place, is being rapidly got into working order. Tho latest machinery is to be supplied. G. W. Campbell & Co. opened their handsome new gas-lighted room with music, mirth and souvenirs last Tuesday night. It was a brilliant event and reflected great credit upon the energetic manager, Mr. Sherman Botts. Calvin R. Purdue has bought tho bakery and confectionery at Bedford owned by Robertson & Sears. Tho firm has always enjoyed a good trade, and Mr. Purduo will increase it, for ho is an up-right, square business man. Since the addition to the postoflico building has been completed the force of clerks have plenty of room in which to do the work of assorting aud distributing the mails, and as a result the mails are opened much sooner after each train than heretofore. Ed. Whetsell, the well known shoo dealer, south side of the square, has very handsome and attractive window displays. They are the joint work of Prof. Bollenbachcr and Col. Ed. Whetsell, two as clover shoe salesmen as can be found in a day's journey. The unselfish labors of Father Bogeman in pushing the work on the new Catholic church at' Bed-j ford are fully appreciated by the: people ot that city. It took energy and confidence to carry this work to successful completion but j Father Bogeman is equal to th emergency or any other that ;i.:.v arise.

THE EAGLE.

A $4.00 OVERCOAT FOR

A 6.00 A 10.00 A I6.00 a

For we have CUT THE PRICE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE on any Overcoat in the house. We have always marked our goods in plain figures and you can price them for yourself. No matter what our reason is wo will do it just the same. Special Prices on Every; thing in the house. THE EAGLE Clothing House, J.W. Simmons & Co. West side square.

Gen. Lew. Wallace's works can be secured at Faris Bros.drug store at prices to suit. These and Riley's works should bo in every library. Go and sec them. On the 22d the college and the graded schools will dismiss for tho holiday season. Thursday, Dec. 21st, is the shortest day of the year. Then the days begin slowly to lengthen. Souvenir spoons of the latest design engraved to order, without extra charge, at Henry Tourncr's, south College Avenue, one door north of Benckart's. The protracted meetings are still being held in the school house near the Yards, south of town, and the interest seems to increase. More than fifty persons have made professions aud tho end is not yet. Bibles in all styles of binding, and at prices to suit all who have much or little money to spend. The stock of Bibles was never larger at Faris Bros. A history of the World V Fair is being prepared which will cost the lucky punchaser just yrvtru percopyT-a. -numupi w these books will be 6old to publishers of newspapers in Monroe county, it is expected. Send three to tho Progress office. George K. Lowell, division superintendent of the New Monon, has been appointed general superintendent of the lines to succeed Sunnier Collins, resigned. He began his railroad career in 1889 on the Louisville, Evansvillo & St. Louis acd in 1S91 took service with the New Monon. James Whitcomb Riley's works in all styles of binding, and at prices that will recommend themselves to buyers, at Faris Bros, drug store. A splendid present for lovers of good books. Tho Woman's Relief Corps, No. 92, have elected the following officers ::'or the ensuing year: President, Mrs. J. B. Mulky; Senior Vice, Margaret Slocumb; Junior Vice, Emma Rico; Treasurer, Kate Wylie; Chaplain, Mrs, Philputt; Conductor, Mrs. Jane Adams; Guard, Mrs. Jennio Alexander; Delegate, Mrs. Maria Spicoly; Alternates, Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Slocumb. John Nugent has moved from French Lick to Bloomington and is now permanently installed as conductor on the Bloomington Accommodation. His many friends on tho branch were sorry to see him move away. Ho has been one of our esteemed citizens for more than three years and was all the time interested in our local affairs. Oa his train evory passenger was treated as a guest, and there was not tho least show of favoritism. His friends over this way will watch him climb with much interest. Paoli Republican. All manner of Holiday Goods at Faris Bros, thug store. The prices arc p "laced at such figures as will recommend thorn to the public. It will be one year Friday morning since tho Progress block burned. It was destroyed more completely than any building in the city t hat has been wiped out by fire. lit tho mam or brick building wore five teuants: Manley & Co. grocers, Lawrouce tho harness maker, Summers the photographer, Holtzman the butcher, and tho Progress printing office. Each of those teuants had the key to his door and nothing more. The fire was discovered at i o'clock in tho morning by the brakoman and conductor on the southbound mail train as they came in, and they wort! first to tell some people at thi dcpl that there was a ti.v ; i'i hi. iwest corner of thoi

$2.00 3.00 5.oo 8.00

a Born to Lon. D. Rogers and wife, at Evansville, a son. Watch for counterfeit silver dollars, they are being circulated freely except at this office. Frank Fowier, formerly with, James Ryan, is now conducting a blacksmith shop at Franklin, Ind. Tom Todd of Heltonville has 1 bought the Vansiekle property on Maple Hights. Monroe Miller, w.ho has been sick with typhoid fever during the past three months, is still dangerously ill. Joseph Hession's saloon in Dunn building was closed last week at the request of a Louisyilje whisky house. Wm. A- Rogers slipped and fell one evening last week as ho was passing out of Hinkle's meat shop, and sprained one of his ankles severely. Henry Nuckols is hcttte fr Chicago on a visit-" spint summer and "Txi the servii the world's fair management'ar. talks of returning after Bedford Mail: The spire of the new Catholic church is rapidly assuming form. It is 140 feet high, and Burton, Shortridge and Dunlap, the carpenters who are doing the work for McKee, the contractor, have a rather dbwy job. rPersons who are -actually in need of work and assistance can get employment at street work by applying to township trustee Massey. People who are after a soft snap and. a saloon loaf won't liko,tha job. J. G. McPheeters will act as Secretary for the church Alliance in its efforts to extend aid to the needy in Bloomington. He may be found in the room east of Kirby Bros, grocery, and persons seeking or such as may need work should apply to him. Dr. Walker of the board &f county commissioners will look after the north pike, John Sherlock will care for the interests of the south pikes, and to John Huntington has been assigned the east pike. This board of pike commissioners will have Luther Grimes for clerk. Captain W. J. Allen Camp, No. 166, Sons of Veterans, met on the night of the 11th, in regular session and elected the following officers: Captain, Wm. L. Bailey; First Lieut, R. P. Norman; Second Lieut., R. H. Campbell; Camp Council Harry Axtell, K. O. Miller and R. P. Norman; Delegate, Frank Headley; Alternate, Robert H. Campbell. The remains of Hiram landley wore taken to Paoli, accompanied by a number of friends, and the services there were held in the Friends church. There was an immense attendance. Tho pas tor or mo cnurcn, Kev. Amos Jones, had charge of tho services, and a short address was made by Rov. Lj-ons of this city. The body was then interred in the romantic little graveyard that is located near the town of Paoli. Nat. U. Hill is prominently mentioned in the Indianapolis Journal for the nomination for Congress in the-ath district. Everybody in this locality is con versant; witn air. mil's abilitv an a politician aud all feel sure that if he accepts tho nomination ho would only do so after investigating the matter thoroughly, and once in the race he would bo thero to win. The nomination was offered to Mr. Hill two years ago but ho saw fit to decline. It may bo different when the next congressional com cation is held.