Bloomington Progress, Bloomington, Monroe County, 22 December 1899 — Page 8

BLATCHLEY DOUBTS IT. He Says No Silver Was Ever Found in Lawrence County. State Geologist Blacthley does not believe the report that a sample of clay sent from Lawrence county to Boise City was found to contain 80 ounces of silver to the ton, and to be worth $48 a ton. He says the red clay of Lawrence county was never known to con tain silver.

The St. Louis Globe-Democrat is unquestionably one of the greatest of American Newspapers. It has correspondents everywhere, covers every field of new-, foreign and domestic. It is strictly Republican in politics, but is above all, a newspaper, and ought to be in every home during the importa it presidential campaign of 1900. The price by mail, daily including Sunday, is six dollars per year. Daily, without Sunday four dollars per year. Sunday only two dollars per year. Weekly, issued in semi weekly seconds. One dollar per year. The latter edition is a big semi-weekly paper, almost ednal to the average daily at the price of the average weekly. It not only gives all the news, but also a great variety of interesting and instructive reading matter for every member of the family. Write for free sample copies to the Globe Printing Co., St. Louis, Mo.

A Thoughtful Husband. Ton asked me to bring you some pin money tbis morning," said the young husband. , "Yea," she replied, with an air of expectancy. Well" said he, "1 thought I might as well save you a trip down town, so I brought you a paper of pins instead." Chicago News.

The Qulcfe. the Dead and the Other. Mrs. Casey and Mrs. Murphy met in a street car and were discussing family affairs. "And how many children have you. Mrs. Murphy?" "Poive. Two livin. two dead end wan in Philadelphy." Sunshine. B.&O.S-W.RY. TIME TABLE. Trains leave Mitchell, Ind.,as follows: GOING EAST. No. 2, Daily '. 3:22 p. m No. 4, Daily 8:14 a. m No. 6, Daily 3:27 a. m No. 8, Daily Except Sunday. . .2:37 p. m GOING WEFT, No. 1, Daily 12:31 p. m No. 3, Daily 12:12 a m No. 5, Daily 6:29 a. m No. 7, Daily except Funday... 11:23 a. m For detail information regarding rates, time on connecting lines, sleepnsr pvlor cars, etc., address H. P. Goddabd, Ticket Agf B. & O. S. W. Ey. Mitchell Ind.; or O. P. McCabty, G. I . A.. Cincinnati.

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Stockholders' Meeting. There will be a nieuiiug- of the stockholders of the Central Oolitic Stone Co., at their office in the city of Bloouringtou, Monroe county, Indiana, on Tuesday at 10 o'clock a. m., the same being the 9th day of January, 1900, for the purpose of electing five directors for the year 1900, and to transact any other business that may come before them on that date. William N. Showers, Sec'y and Treas. James D. Showers, Dec. 14, 1899. Vice-Pres.

Too Timid. Mrs. Plump (trying in vain to 8quet a No. 5 foot into a No. 3 shoe) This seems a triffe tight, but I'm afraid a No. 4 is too iarge. Mr. Plump You are too easily frightened, my dear. Ohio State Jour nal.

It is not what we have, but what we can do without, that makes us rich. Socrates, seeing a large load of valuables pass one day, exclaimed, "I am most happy, for there are so many things that 1 do not want!"

Borne of you who think you are well up in spelling just to try to spell the words in this little sentence: "It is agreeable to witness the unparalleled ecstasy of two harassed peddlers endeavoring to gauge the symmetry of two peeled pears." Read it over to your friends and see how many of them can spell every word correctly. The sentence contains many of the real puzzlers of the spelling book. The trouble with most of us is that we throw musty old crusts on the water and expect frosted cake in return. Atchison Globe.

To Cure a Cold in. One Day, Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove,s signature is on each box. 25 cents.

Colic Diarrhoea Cured and corrected by the use of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. "This remedy restores the natural action of thii stomach and bowels, and is better than a remedy that checks but does not correct the conditions. Sold and recommendad by J. W. O'Jiarrow.

The Minstrels. Nearly everybody in Bloomington, who goes to the theatre, will remember Beach & Bowers' minstrels, which were here several times and which were pronounced the best ever seen in Bloomington. The firm of Beach & Bowers no longer exists, Mr. Bovvers, however, the comedian of the company, has associated with him. Mr. Busby, anothei noted comedian, and their minstrel company will be here on Friday night at the Armorial i healer. It is not often we have an opportunity to see a real good minstrel show these days, and we will not soon again have an opportunity to see one as good as Bowers & Busby's Friday night. Tickets at Penrod's drug store, and the wise will secure seats early.

For Christmas and New Year Holiday Excursions. The Vandalia line will sell excursion tickets at reduced fares from all stations to points on its own line, and also to many points on connecting lines. For full particulars call on nearest Vandalia line ticket agent, or address E. A. Ford, general passenger agent, St. Louis, Mo.

HAKIM) DSB UBG ITEMS Mrs. Tom Allen who has been seriously siek for some time is improving. Rev. James Baker is visiting" his brother, Dr, J. V. Baker. ' Mrs. N. K. MeFadden and Mrs, S. W. Pedigo were In Kloomington Tuesday.

The sehoolt will close Friday for the j

Holidays. 1 Barley Hazel fell from his hay loft a few days ago and "skinned his pate." New ton Bennett and family of Indianapolis are here to spend the holidays. ! .Tames Pavne has movd into Dr.

lion's property on Main Btreet. Andy Axom now occupies James Payne's house near the school house. Some repairs have been made on the Harrodsburg- and Smithvillc pike by putting on gravel where it is cut through. It is badly in need of gravel all along the line and the commissioners and supervisors should have it done at once. J. C C. Three Men on Four Wheels. Three Men on Four Wheels is Jerome K. Jerome's-, rather eccentric title for the series of humorous stories which he has just completed for The Saturday Evening Post, of Philadelphia. Every one who has read Three Men in a Boat and who has not? will wish to follow the misadventures of Mr. Jerome and his two companions on their tour through Germany astride a tandem and a .safety. Mr. Jerome's wit is no less keen, nor his wit less kindly, than when he scored his first great literary success ten years ago. The first story of Mr. Jerome's series will appear in the Post of January 6. It has been superbly illustrated in half tone by Mr. Harrison Fisher.

Call and see a copy of "The Pilgrim," one of the best dollar magazines ever published. Get it free by subscribing for the Progress, or paying up the "old score" and renewing-.

Advance a step If you have been in the habit of taking pills ror your constipation and with poor results, just try a bottle of Df Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and you will be surprised at the results. Very pleasant to take. 10c, 50c, and $1.00. For sale bv J. W. O'Harrow.

Every woman loves her needle, and what, then, cnu be inure fascinating than .leedlework for bride, the child and the babe! In the convents, the sweet-faced nuns?

pi' their needles industriously, fashioning beautiful garments ol soft mull, lawn or linen for tht bridj's trousseau, and for children. Woman, in her home, can fashion them as well, with her dexterousfingers, or with her machine Pretty little gingham dres. es ap rons, sun-bonuet:s, under muslins, simple in style, but neatly sewed.

are in demand by the busy mother. Needlework is woman's profes sion, ner prerjgatne exclusively, and now adopted by woman as a renewed profession, honorable and wise.

Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, the great stomach remedy, is now sold bv J. W. O'Harrow.

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No. Daily 15 Ex. Sun. 8:51 a.m For St. Louis 21 1:39 p.m., For St. Louis 1.1 8:08 p.m., For St. Louis 7 12.42 a.m., For St. Louis 3 Ex. Sun. 3:l9p.m., For Effingham 1 Sun. only 8:51 a.m.. For St, Louis FOR THE EAST. 20 1:26 p.m., For Indianapolis 2 6:05 p.m., For Indianapolis 6 2:05 a.m.. For Indianapolis 4 Ex.Sun. 8:28 a.m., For Indianapolis

Notice of Final Settlement of Instate. NOICE IS il&.i&3i (HVdSSfcj the creditors, heirs and legatees of James Ryan, deceased, to appear in th Monroe circuit court, held at Bloomington, Indiana, on the 8th day of January, 1900, and show cause, if any, why the final settlement accounts with the estate of said decedent should not be approved; and said heirs are notified to then and there make proof of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. Witness the Clerk of said court this 15th day of December. 1899. seal J EDWARD F. HALL, Clerk Monroe Circuit Court. SOLICITOR WANTED. A thoroughly reliable and ae-

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Indemnity company of Chicago, Illinois, which issues the best health, accident and funeral benefit policy in existence. Its protection and cost meet the wants and approval of all. Exceptionally good contract made. Give references and write for full par

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For Complete Time Card, giving all trains and stations, and for full information as to rates, through cars, etc., address C. M. WHEELER, T. P. A, Terre Haute, Ind. E A. FORD, Gen'l Pas'r Apt., St. Louis, Mo.

Notice to Non-Residents. The State of Indiana, Monroe County. In the Monroe circuit court, January Term, 1900. Catherine A. Hunter vs. Richard Hunter, Complaint No. Now comes the plaintiff, by Henley & Viison. her attorneys, and files her complaint herein, together with an Affidavit of herself and a disinterested person that' said defendant is not a resident of the State of Indiana; that aid action is for divorce and statina where said defendant probably is and that said non-resident defendant is a necessary party thereto. Notice is therefore hereby given said defendant last named, that unless he be and appear on the 6th day of February, 1900, same being 26th Judicial day January term, 1900, of the Monroe circuit eourt, to be holden on the second Monday of January, A. D. 1900, at the court house in Bloomington, in said county and State, and answer or demur to said complaint, the same will be heard and determined in his absence. Witness my name and the seal of said court affixed at Bloomington this 14th day of December, A. D. 1899, EDWARD F. HALL, seal Clerk, Dec. 15, 189S

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Notice to Non-Residents. The State of Indiana, ) Monroe County, ) In the Monro Circuit Court. January Terra, 1900. Alma Jefferson ys. William I. Anderson, the unknown heirs, devisees and legatees of William I. Anderson, deceased; Noah Harshbarger, the unknown heirs, devisees and legatees of Noah Harshbavger, decreased. Complaint No. 5191. Now comes the plaintiff by Duncan & Batman, her attorneys, and files her complaint herein, together with an affidavit of Ira J. Batman that the names of said defendants, William I. Anderson, the unknown heirs, devisees and legatees of William I. Anderson, deceased; Noah Harshbarger, the unknown heirs, devisees and legatees of Noah Harshbarger, deceased, are unknown: that the residence of said defendants are unknown and upon dilligent inquiry can not be ascertained: that it is believed that they are nonresidents of the State, of Indiana; that said action is for the purpose of quieting title to certain real estate and that said non-resident defendants are necessary parties thereto. Notice is therefore hereby given said defendants last named.that unless they be and appear on the 25th day of the next term of the Monroe circuit court, to be holden on the second Monday of January, A. D. 1900, at the court house in Bloomington in said county 'and State, which said day is endorsed on said complaint as the return day as to said defendants, and answer or demur to said complaint, the same will be heard and determined in their absence. Witness my name and the seal of said court affixed at Bloomington this 14th day of December, A. D. 1899. EDWARD F. HALL, Fal Clerk. Dee. 15. '99.

SHE WAS BLIND. A blindness comes to me now and then. I have it now. It is queer I can see your eyes but not your nose. I can't read because some f the letters are blurred ; dark spots cover them ; it is very uncomfortable. I know all about it ; it's DYSPEPSIA. Take one of these ; it will cure you in ten minutes. What is it ? A Ripans Tabule. WAnt'JSSXSim 'ife? If" i'l wot taSt. Tboy btaUli ;;. , vimm life ObbkIt. rtlk. Not Mi word H I P"A N f tt ttMku e otM nt LtHu k K4 P i w3

The Minstrel Event of the Season

Armorial 7 DS S5 Bowers & Busby's Colossal Minstrels FDIfAV ILJ'vo j-t A-t Headed by Otis Bowers, late of Beech & Bowers I IvllI u vo &f 30 all White Stars 30 Superb Band and Symphony Orchestra. More New Features, Refined Specialties, Sweet Singers, Genuine Novelties, than all Minstrel Shows combined. Grand street parade at noon. Band Concert at 7:30 at Theatre.

Soato at Ponrod'o.