Bloomington Courier, Volume 7, Number 23, Bloomington, Monroe County, 2 April 1881 — Page 1
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BLOGMINGTON, INDIANA, SATURDAY, APRIL !?, 1881
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H9ESE SHOEING Aerially. We have plenty o! yam ro!H anil water for atock. , Gilmore Brothers, N4WWt of the I&uIiwhI.
IxGlJacfc"ia4 Fancies.
It is ztkUxI lfv Cat Hill ent a dj.tch to iifv.tti fa titer conveying li9&4uia3it!.t be 3Ct, had re
ccatly become the iiv of a bouncing bii hoy. And tie fya that eaid yig Hti turned the bfm at a tcifro dsn ii!:nd minus -eight " P. S.is.himy, Nat ia tmfr ivfit-i, U;c. k testily are gtt.tiug' ltHg tiicr.ijly ceH-Brazil
The Ki:vsriti?:i3 C .ur:rofMarch 91 t, 1 fcSi. MK- to tim ad. I-et Mond. Bio reins i o intent on ing that county liinocratic tliat l,r f s bi srtU'ution to bis dateline, t SrIKei' IHlTllI', s T'' O a 5 iil mi have a new tir -V. Fr tf H-ctt comfort and eiiurMMh i3!icrH oitipUtre, thw faiJe iilrt.ti in the west. IV vii nt t;o l4t. Wcat or Sut3, bv'l iti i- trv tb O & M, V-tFulW tnt to Hloomington 1- Mtiy lo hem-i sL'ng of men i tttu Dnmv qtmrri-at that place. Ji under tandt qiirr inrt and will d ht-t fur i erupUnra. Bedfrl Banner
The Uuinn Cirer f last T.vlit.u tti $it -Murcb 91tt 153L Say, yni tvilo don- there, cr- you tiyiiij; to 'pr4cag lent? Brazil Demei sit.
lit any of i lie jiwi people went ehivering along the -trcet iaat Sunday rather thn hide thfjir new ;nng suits by wearing their over-i-oats a fid wrap. Aunt Eliza is on hnt thia week Wu a caustic rcpiv to 'hnreh Member." Ai uty promisee to let us her from her frequently,; on various eubjecU.
The new raiiroatl time-table takes rffi vt to morrow. There wil! be no material change in the time, nor will t4te aeeonuulation run through to Green eaatle.
Local Political Pot-pom ri. To a man up a tree" it looks as if the Republicans would nominate the following ticket: MavovC. F.Bjdds,
Clerk Robi. Greeves. Treasurer Will P. Rogers. Marshal Geo. Reeves. The Republican primary election
promises to be jaore exciting than any ever before held in Bioomington. It is a month yet to th; election, but the crop of cauditlatea is already very large. You could not go on the public square and throw a stone in any direction without danger of hitting a
candidate for Mayor.
Jackson Misencr is the laboring
man's candidate for Mayor
C. P. Tuley and Dr. Ben McGee
are out for Treasurer.
Br. lcPheeter3 positively declines
being a candidate for Mayor.
Patrick Mathews, esq., is a warm
supporter of Mr. Joe Henley.
Bob Greeves is on the track for
Clerk, not Treasurer.
The colored people are certainly
entitled to one councilman from the.
2d Ward. Without their vote the
Ward would go Democratic. We nominate John Brown.
The elections in Bioomington are
one-sided. The Republicans have
their own way, while the Democrats
can look on and laugh at the scram
ble for office.
Who ever knew of a Democrat as
a teacher in the public schools of
Bloom in n ton?
Who ever knew of a Democrat as member of the board of school
trustees of Bioomington ?-
Echo answers,' W hor" . , Mayor Dodds has about recovered
trom his severe spell of sickness, and ia a candidate for a third term. WTe don't wish to blast the hopes of so many aspirants this early in the light, but if the Courier knows itself, and it thinks it does, Mr. Dodds will receive the nomination. The general opinion is that the primary elccUoa should be held at an car'y date. fS4ire Tate is a candidate for Mayor, and a strong one, too, "Aiany Friends" should get after Dave Warren, and bring him out for Marshal. The candidates will 'rob the cradle and the grave" for votes on pri
mary election day. We don't want a Mis(en)er for Mayor. You can't pull the Wool(ey) over
?the peoples eyes.
The ( D-jodds are in favor of the present incumbent for Mayor. It Greeves many aspirants for the same office to know that Robert is a candidate for ClerK. Stop the press! Stop the press! Another candidate for Mayor Hiram Lindley. Editok Coukier: In your last paper you suggested a ticket composed of professers. Why not have one composed of 'preachers ? Mayor MoNary. Clerk Charpie.
Treasurer Bower. Marshal Webb. Want Voters.
Infanticide! AN UNNATURAL CRIME!
Some Chic go men were here last -k ueaoiia ting for one hundred c-ir loads ot stone from Dunn's quarry.
Conductor A I Couk -Iscid oflf' here for a few day last week. There sterns to he a strong attraction for A I her t in Bioomington.
W, II. Wither-, ot Besiford, was here this week vunting his .son who has been quite sick
It is said that tfie L. N. A. & C. will pot cm ten new engines and 800 freight t-ars this summer.
Fifty-two snows this winter. The organization of an Episcopal Suudap School iscomtemplated. The Telephone will extend its sides this week.
Stick to your underclothing. When warm weather comes it will stick to you
John Cruse, a fcraktriiiaii, had a band badly erushett while coupling cars, at Provid-nc Inst week. The Rev. feller, ol the new M. E. Church at Gosport. has jbeen a&sistins at the jertval here.
Get ready tor the assessor. He will te around after the 15th. Don't forget to tie your dog. Thia is the last R month.
Mrs; Robinson delivered a very
good temperance sermon on last Saturday night. Thanks to Auditor Fuik for a C(py of the second annual reiort of the Bureau of Statistics and Geology. Frank Braxton is dangerously ill with the consumption, at his home near Ellettsvi lie.
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DEED TO HIDE HER SHAME
In last week's Courier brief men
tion was made of a supposed case of infanticide in Indian Creek township. We have since obtained the follow! ns particulars. The mother
of the child is tlartha Parham who resides with her patents in Indian Creek township One day last week while her father William Parham, was absent and while the stepmother was sick in bed Martha complained that she wan "chilling." A younger sister was sent for a neighbor and during her absence Martha went out of the house. She was gone for some time but when she retruned, and a lady of the neighborhood had arrived, it was discovered that her garments were very bloo ly. Dr. James F. Dodd was sent for and late at night he arrived. He at once accused Martha of having given birth
to a child, but Tor some tune she denied it. She finally said she had a miscarriage, and then, upon being further pressed, told the truth. Si-arch was made in an ont-house.
and the body of a fully-developed child was lound wrapped in some rags, and concealed behind a box. Coroner McLahlan was summoned, and he and Doctors Dodd and Louder held a post mortem examination. The following verdict of the coroner gives the result of their investigation. State oj Indiana.) Monroe V ottnty. ) ss The undersigned, Coroner of Monroe County, Indiana, (lid on the 23d day of Mai eh, 1881, hold an inquest on the body of a female child, (name unknown.) in Indian Creek township Monroe county, Indiana, and find upon cxamiua,ion of witnesses, together with the body of biiUV female chilil, thai, it came to its death by vio ence at the hands of Martha Parham, moihi-r of said child, by kicking, bruising smothering, and healing said lei&aUf chihl. 1 furt her find upon ordering a postmortem, that the chihl wjw born living, and that the injuries received at the hands of Martha Parham did cause its death The skull was fractured in a number of places, the upper lip cut through to the upper jaw, and a fracture of upper jaw. The body of . said chihl was found in an out house on the farm of William Parham, in Indian Creek township, Monroe county. Ii d. j. D. McLahlas, March 26, 1881. Corouer, Blood was found on the heel of one of the mothers shoes, ar.d it- is thought that tins was the means used in crashing the skull of the infant, A warrant was sworn out before equire Carr, of Harrodsburg, for the arrest of the unnatural mother and she is now guarded by a constable at her home, as she is not yet in a fit condition to be removed. The f uller of the child is said to be a man named May, and the girl's ruin was accomplished in July last. The
father is a respectable citizen, and much sympathy is expressed for him.
Helen Mar White, Saturday, April 9th. A few of the farmers iu this locality have been sowing oats.
The early bird," which recently made its appearance, has retired with a frozen tail.
Mrs. C. R Stephenson, of liar rodsburg, was visiting friends here last Saturday.
The first rhubarb of the season was on sale at tlie groceries last Sat urday.
Fifty new members were added to the High school at the beginning of
the present terra. The result of the revival, up to last Sunday, was 9 additions to the church.
The college boys opened the base ball last Saturday with a match game between the Preps and Fresh ies, A I. Couk, the railroad conductor, has bought a farm, 3 miles .North of town, for $1, 600. Benjamin Kirby bought liOacrrs of the old Kirby homestead, near Ellettsvi lie SO acres from his father, and 60 acres from his brother. How can a young man go up to the altar and expect to be converted vitli a huge quid ot tobacco in his
jaw?
The tow ash ip assessors met last Saturday and adjourned to meet on the 15th inst, when they will receive their blanks and go to work. The woik of tearing down Showers factory is now in process, and the new building is to be erected immed lately. W ork in the factory has been suspended for a week. While the audience was leaving ..... o the M. E. Church, last Tuesday night, one of the large chandeliers fell to the floor, completely demolish ing it. The damages were about $20.
J. W. Gailowat, of Ellettsvi He, i& now engaged as clerk in J. A. Atkinson's store. Mr. G dlowa3r i3 popular, and a thorough In siness man, and Mr. Atkinson is to be congratulated on securing his services
; 'Kcply to Church Mem tier
- Dear Editou Courier : Thanks
to the progress of civilization and a
liberal Constitution, we are blessed with free speech and a free press, and
more thanks lor the freedom of the
columns of your paper. Although I
am not tin polished a writer as Church
Al ember, I would fain express mj
views on revivals and -Christianity,
If the church will lift a man from the
lower plane of degradation, instill in
to his soul the nobility of monhood,
and stand him on the higher plane
of self-respect, thank Gocl for that
much benefit. If the church will reach down its clean hands into the slums of vice and help a weary, sinstained woman to mount the highest grade of pure thought and womanhood, thank God for that much human love. I consider revivals the grandest institution of any church. It is true a soul can be converted at tiieii homes, on the streets, or any place else besides the church, but many, alas J lack the stimulus of faith. They come into the church, listen to the forcible arguments, see the error ol then course, and encouraged by true friends Ihcy soon find what peace and the grace of G od is. Church Member talks like he was ovnnin .t n limit, in llm crlsuvivi if nn .?
tainty. Every thing seems dis ortech and discrlored by his deluded vision, Upon wh at meat has this "Church Member" fed that he must be so critical ?' Oh J if he could have been weaned or the milk of tin man' loudness he wouldn't talk like he was
so b'ilious. The great trouble with
Church Member is he needs that
sweetest ot all christian virtues.
Charity. His fault is be aspires to be a critic and a judge. The lack ot Church Member is he forgets the
Gulden Rule.
-Oh ! wad somij power thegiftegie us, To set? osirselves as ithers see us. It wad frae money an evil free us, And foolish notion Hoping C. M. wont be offended
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The lands dc inquent to the school fund were offered for sale by Anditor Fulk, last Monday morning. Twe've pieces were offered, three of which were sold, and the others forfeited to the Stats.
Judge Wilson ha& ordered a general overhauling and cleaning up of the Bedorfd Court-house.
State House Commissioner Seward went to take a look at the Bedford stone last Saturday.
Mr. George Buskirk, of Orange county, the youngest and best looking county Auditor in the State, is here visiting his parents.
S. E. Carmiobaei will occupy Mrs Cook's house, on west 6 h street. Hon. R. AV. Micrs wtut up to Indin ana polls this week. Harry Durand is going to practice law atChatanooga. Tenn. This paper is dated Saturday, April 2d, but it is printed on Friday, April 1st. A young lady went into McCalla's
this week and asked Ellis Sluss for someEmmabroulery. The jury disagreed in the case of W. A. Montgomery against the widow of the late James Schell. The Anti-Masonic-God in-the Constitution No-Hell party are talking of running W. A. Gabe, of the Progress, for Mayor. See the new announcement of the
Bee Hive this week. It is leally wonderful to see the immense pile of goods they have in their rooms. Bob Grieves is decidedly the favorite in the raea for City Clerk. Bob. is not only very populai, but he has been tried in the office, and a more efficient man for the place cannot be fourd anywhere.
Keating' Combination gave a first class variet) entertainment here, last Tuesday night. The audience was small, but much delighted. The troupe returned to Grcencastle to give two more pel formances there, by special request. The CitjT Candidates were to have held a meeting last Wednesday night to consult over a plan lor Holding the primary election. As there was no hall in town large enough to hold 'hem, and as the weather was too bad for an out-door meeting, the matter was placed iu the hands of a committee consisting often candidates for each office.
The "Mother Goose" entertainment, last Thursday night, was witnessed by a large audience, and young and old were highly dedghted. , The little ones who took part in the per form ante all acquitted themselves very creditably. Mrs. Fittman and Miss Hughes deserve much praise for their labor and patience in ' pi sparing the entertainment. The proceeds were for the benefit of the Presby terian Church.
at my remarks, l am, respectfully,
Aunt Eliza. Dear Ed i tot : I have the childreus' fitockings to darn to night, but I will write something else next week.
It is often said that a green Christmas makes a tat graveyard, and until this winter it really seems as though the author of the saying knew exactly what he was talking about. The experience of the past few months seem 3 to have shaken the faith people pkee in old saws," and doubtless there will be a demand made by the more progressive portion of humanity to have this one k4reset." The winter has been far from green; on the contrary it has been as black and cheerless as it was possible for old Boreas to make it, while instead of the cities
Mr. Editor: I think it would be of lne dcad bavins but tew additions
well for Church Member (?) to bear j marje to their population, almost in mind the scriptural i inunction.
McCalla
Judge not that ye be not judged." Charity.
Editor Courier: Who appointed ' Church Member"' a Committee on Credt ntials, to decide who are christians and who are not? Methodist, COUNTY HEWS.
Stiirevi .lc. The frrmers have gone to irork. The lone quarries are all busy. Berry & Son are getting out a lot of Indiana, marble, the finest stone in the Stale for mono m ems. They are .-hipping all over tais and adjoining states. Miss Lizzie Owens' seibool closed last Tuesday. It was a complete success. Miss O. has made many friends around here. J. S. Williams1 saw mill is making the lumber fly Charley Dunn is re pa ring daddy Push's house, to live in. M,
David Smith has gone
to Texas.
The entertainment given by Miss Nina Batchelor and Mr. Ed. A. Reeves otVLouisville, last Wednesday night, was in every respect worthy of a better audience. Miss Batchelor is not only a very handsome and intelligent young lady, but is far superior to man y of the professionals of the day. In his humorous reeita tions Mr. Reeves was excellent. Thd 'Flying Machine" and "LltLKe Hatchet" story have been given here before, but never so well as Mr, Reeves re. cited them. If the lady and gentleman will return here at some future time, they will be welcomed by a large audience.
Meetliijr of Afcor The assisori of tue various townships will meet at the Auditor's n fflce in BJooininsrton on. Friday, April 15th
as a Board of .'Equalization, also ten
receive their blanks. R. A, Fulk. April 2d, 1881. Auditor.
Win. Shields and A. J. Lamklns also intend going this year. There was a great deal of sickness during the past mont. Doc Parncli was cry low with the pneumon ia ; Thomas Jacobs was very sick, and several others. School No, 2. Bettte Botkin teacher, closed on Fiday, March 25, with spelling, and excicisea at night. Althouo h the weal her was very disa-
ireeahle, a good crow 1 was present Svverythu.g passed i-fl pleasantly an sinessfully. Miss Botkin will tench in Perry township this s.pring. The citizens of Litis township say. "Well done thou good and faithful servant.8" 1 learn that the Judah boys have bought the old Strain grist mill. . 8. C Payne has moved to A.J. Payne's farm. Aggie Anderson a teaching ait the Butcher School house this spring. Salt.
death of some acquaintance that in the midst of life we are in death. Old Father lime seems this year to have imde a specialty of mowing old people, j The number of old citizens who have fallen before his remorseless sickle is simply appalling. G through an cemetery in this vicinity and 3'ou can not help but notice that there ist a greatei umber of newly made graves than usual. Looking back over the last six or eight months it is possible to repress a feeling of sadness in looking over the list of old persons who have died within that time.
New Goods! New Goods! New Hoods! New Ribbons! New Ribbons! New Ribbons! New Plaids! : iew Plaidsi New 'Plaids! New Neck wean New Neckwear! New Neckwears New Corsets! New Corsets! New Corsets!
HcCALLA & CO.
Every item of news telling of cholera in the old world is a notice served on us to clean our streets and see that the sanitary condition of our cities is such as becomes a civilized people. The persons . who throws obstacles in the way of ofllceis who are trying to do their duty in this respect is an enemy to the public, and should be dealt with accordingly. Give us a thoroughly ckan city and we will have a thoroughly healthy one.
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The bluebird was not originally blue. He was golden and scarlet. But he came in a trifle too early one spring, puttiug too much confidence in a weather prediction, and he has never since been the bird that he was.
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Hon. James A. Wilrtmnn, ex-Deputy A uditoi of Howard county, exAudit cr ol Howard county, ex-Clerk of Howard county, ex-Auditor of State, and ex-Special Agent of the postofHee department but not ex ofliee seeker, has been nppohHed Dosttia-ttr jit ludianaolia
Farmers, don't forget to test .your
seed corn. It may grow and it may
not giow. It won 1 1 be rather unpleasant to make the latter discovery
about the middle of May.
Hoop pole buyers have ceased op
erations, they say "the sap's gone up."
Kalin & Taimenbaiim have received their Springf Stoefc Qf Clothing and Furnishing Good
Jbvervthina: Newl Neat and
Nobby 9 and lower than: ever.
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lambs, top buggy and harness, one horse, and spring seated saddle, at a bargain, as I am going to Texas. Charles D. Houston. 6 miles North of Bioomington. lUuiics' Mew Style oiiib$ nt Caoldeii Mule.
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