Bloomington Courier, Volume 9, Number 23, Bloomington, Monroe County, 7 April 1883 — Page 1

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About two weeks more work will complete the new turnpike. If you make a falso ret urn about your dog to the assessor, vvuid it be "called a "dog on lie."

The night express North has !

Tlifl- Hi.o ftfln' R-hfiw von

im ...ut monungu,!. b ono nmr different styles of

over inw steam me euimits us t

changed time

again.

It now

passes here at 11; 2d. p. m. You now have to make oath on a separate blank as to whether not you have, a dog. . Uuder the new law you are required to show your notes, and other taxable papers to the assessor.

Hon. Jai&ee ?arks, Died at Eilettsville, bid., April 4th, ra Ids 102cLyear.

of his ag.

he had been

Hon James Parks, sr , died at his

home near 1 letter! He, last Wlechi.cs-

nay, in the l-O&l year

For a vear or nore

knocking at death's door, everything

transpiring in this world being tt a hi nfc t him. Air. Parks was

born in Wilkes county, North Carolina, on the 20ih day of September,

1731. w hen about o -Years m e

be married Nancy Moor, and by her

had 10 children. She died June 26,

1828, and August 27, 1830, he mar

ried KraBtls Kendriek. who is now

living at the advance age of 90 years. By her he bad on? son. In October, 1815, he moved to the then territory of Indiana, and settled on the east fork-of White river in Lawrence county. In October, 1S16, he removed to Monroe connty and, lived v on the spot where he died. 31 r. Parks, Michael Buskirk and IsWoodard were the firet Commissioners of Monroe county. They purchased a half a sectiuu of Ian J and laid off the public square, oh which was built a court-house and jaiL After that he was twice ejected -to the office of School Commissioner, and; in 1832, was, elected to the legislature which then held its sessions at Cordon, HarrjsoL county,' lie, was a- stanch Democrat albhis life, which robar

bl v, accounts for him living to such

a gxd old age;; He was never beat-

en for a lutHUcar olhce: l lie n rst president he voted for was Thomas

Jetfeiiou, and ;he voted for every Democratic candidate, except Horace Greeley, Mr Parks joined tie . Baptist Church -in 1SG7, and. was Veacon of the first Baptist associavioa that was organizeti in Monroe county. lie fwught a good Oght; he has run his race, and to use iris own

- language, The JBiordhas calk-d him ho nc, where there" is a heavenly man alou prepared ,for him, not made w ith

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There will be no xipril election this vear.

Eli K. Millen has been attending court at Spencer. The American Express company has a new-wagon here. Dr. J. Wjjteal,. of" Martinsville has Ideated in Bloomington. The next term of Circuit Court

convenes on Monday, April 23. The sidewalk on the West

side of tho Square will be lowered;. A much needed improvement. , i

Mar-

WorraH, the harness maker, has removed his shop to the room in the rear of Greeves' grocery, where he-is prepared to do all kins of reparing.

The City election will be held

on the lirst Tuesday in May, when all the city officers are to be elected, and one councilman from each ward.

The Courier recently exposed a lightning rod swindle. Since then we have heard of men in the county who have been taken in. Of course tboy do not read

the Courier.

Some- contractors, from

tinsville were here this week

bid on the new buildings.

Mrs. Frank E. Worley, of Eilettsville, has gone to Edgefield Tenh to visit relatives.

Jf- hands, eternal m tne ueavens. iv e st ft ia peace. The funeral took place at Ellettsvillc on Friday morning at 10 o'clock. A large aumber-of people was pres enincluding many of the relatives of the deceased from Morgaa countyThere will be a wood sawing match on C; Jg. Jowden's place,' in 0 Clear Creek township, on Monday, April 0, between. John Humphrey, ' .. . Temple Johnson, James Koons and Tom Johnson, with Nei Fox and C. v " F. Dowden as .waiters. A. K, Dowden wilbmeasure, and seven men will

split the wood after two saws; Sawing to commence at T a.m . and to close at 6 p. m; The-two best saw. jers to take the wages of all. Dinner furnished on the grounds for the hands. An invitation is extended to Bob. Miers, the editor of the Cour

ier, and as many more as are inter

ested in hard work.

The brick - cleaners in the burnt district have bad their pay

raised to 1.00 per thousand.

Benjamine F. Adams has been

appointed administrator of the

estate of the late Lewis Shi.yer.

;,'' Dogs killed eight or ten lambs for John Dilimau last week, aud he, hi turn, killed the dogs. , I M I I I We hear 'that Bob Foster is

out of the race for Mayor. This

leaves the track clear for Dodds

and fate.

James C. Livingston died at his home near While Hall, recently, in the 67th year of his

age.

IL Francisco, who lives on the Gosporfc road, Nouth of Eilettsville, has sold his phtce to the widow of the late Austin Walden .

-Never in afiv one month since tlie first year of its existence has the.. Courier received so . many new "supscribers as during the month of March just past.

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James Robinson's house, east .ol Natiomal Hotel, was sold, last' Saturday to William Jtfillen for $389,50 The house will be moved off, and the new Christian Church, built' on the lot.f

James Spencer, engineer of the New

Albany fire department, arrvied here

last Wednesday to help overhaul the 0 . steam fire engine. He has instructrioas from New Albany to remain here until the engine is in thorough working orieK , r Stmuel Curry has bought a lot I from Bollenbacher on East tThird 5 street, North of Ryors spoke factory, 1 and will erect a residence thereon.

The price paid for the lot was 500

a Rogers, who, over a

year ago, removed from rids county to Florida, is now located at Greenbrier, Tenn. lie ; found the swamp lands of Florida too unhealthy a location.

"We hear that several students were expelled from the University, this week, for spending too much of their time playing billiards-, and thereby neglecting their lessons. E. W. Miers has removed to the Mullikin property on North College Avenue where he will remain until his residence has been re-modeled.

We call attention to the announcement of the New YorkLife Insurance Company, printed

in this paper. This old and reliable company is represented here by Lon D. Rogers who will be pleased to give any information in regard to the many advantages offered by the Company. Read the advertisement.

an emh the bills berin to

in.. A large bath of them was presented to the City Council last Monday night, and the most of thorn were referred to the finance committee. Among the bills was $225 for the Orchard House banquet, the -sale of tickets will, however, reduce this

amount about 50. The Mendelssohn society had a bill of $500 for the use-fa piano, and it cost five dollars more to have

the instrument removed to the hotel. The Bloomington orchestra presented a bill for S25. Th e bill for the National House dinner was not presented, but it will amount to about $75. Bills are also being presented to the oty for buckets and salt used on the night of the fire. Verily, there is truth in the old saying, '-Those who dance must pay the fiddler." In justice to the Bloomington orchestra it is proper to state that they volunteered their services for the banquet, and that their bill was for music furnished for the dance which lasted until after S o'clock the next morning.

! handsome pafcbernsf light prints:

comoi -; v. fA I '

nice, iiow0reu uuou, iuau vij.

pretty m

Have y

Frank S IUiorer s.

soil

your

is; clerking at

After working industriously for about six months, Wal Hight has nearly enough signatures to his petition for a turnpike North on the Hindostan road to the Bloomington township line. Sqnire Stephens is also, nearly ready with his petition to extend the turnpike now running east three miles futher. This is business. With a few more turnpikes a new era of prosperity will come to Monroe county in the way of increased value of lands.

The census of 1 880 has just been published, and. we are much

! obliged to Hon. C. C. Matron for

two bound volumes of the same. The population of Monroe county is given as follows; Beanblossom township, 1,317. Benton township, 025. Bloomington township, 994. Clear Creek township, 1,434. Indian Creek township, 1,131. Marion township, 493. Perry township, 1,220. Polk township, 1,043. Richland township, 1,610. Salt Creek township, 784. Vanburen township, 1,087. Washington township, 1,081. City Bloomington, 2,756.

Alexander and Paulej-, wh were

injured by the falling wall are now able to be out again. Charles Batterton has been employed by the merchants as a night policeman.

Hacvev Bakei has sold his farm

In Washington township to William Denny. Cliat Worrall is in town.

Property holders on the West side of the square say that it will cost too much money to build a public hall, in the way of walls of extra thickness, &c. James Leonard is now trus

tee of Clear Creole township, in place of Robert Anderson who

resigned to go West and grow Bloomington is all " tored up" over the steam fire engine presented by the citizens of New Albany, and seems to be in the peculiar fix of the man who won an elephant at,a, raffle Martinsville Gazett. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Monroe Building, Saving and Loan Fund As

sociation, of Bloomington, lnd., will be held in. the County Re

corder's office on Monday night,

April 16, at o'clock, tor the

election of directors and other

officers. The Secretary is now

ready -jto receive suoscripuons for shares in Series B. Dues, 50

cents a week on each share.

: B. A. McGek, Secretary.

The graveyard insurance business in this- county is- by no means dead yet It is tstimated that these companies receive fully one thousand dollars a month inthe way of assessments from Monroe countv. Thisjcambling in the lives of decrepit men and women is enough to make ones flesh creep at the thought. Near Indianapolis, recently, two women were mysteriously murdered on whom policies were held in a graveyard insurance company. At Seymour

last. week, a man was found

drowned, and several persons held insurance on his life. A conversation something tike this

was recently heard in Blooming

ton: Two men who had invested in this kind of insurance met and one said to the other: "How is your old s n of a b h getting along. Hasen't he croa Iced yet?" This shows how lightly these matters are treated, and how they are of a purely speculative character. Insuring tlie lives of relatives may be a legitimate matter, but when it comes to speculating in the lives of anyone that is aged and infirm, and likely to die soon, it is the worst kind of gambling. There are a number of old men in Bloomington who, wheuever they walk the streets, pass men who are "standing around waiting for them to die." Seems to me this is a iood subject for "town talk," and it should be agitated until the disgraceful practice is wiped out.

The first of April "fooled" us with a sngv storm. Next Comiiaencemeut will be an unusuaL grand afiair, Miss Nellie Collin has been visiting relatives at Spencer.

Specimens of April weather: April 1st gave us a cold snow. April 2d, it snowed some more. April 3d,- the sun shone.

April 4th was a pleasant

taxes. I spring day.

April Sill we had our la st April shower. April G, damp and rainy.

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AIORIMS FRANKLIN; resklt

Wm.1I. RKSas, Vies Frew 6

Mr. April Showers will soon have the flooir. A large .force is now at work cleaning tip the burnt district. : Hand-us" a; dollar and get the Courier &f$h;eu Ijalanoe of this year. Miss Anna Brant and sister have been visiting their old home Martinsville.

The Bee Hive has a

stylish clothing cheaper by far than these kind of goods have been for years. Ifyou want corn manure, get a bag of Fertilizer of Dunn & Co. It will largely increase your crop, and pennantly improve your land. 200 pounds will fertilize live acres of ground. Over 5,000 worih of Boots & Shoes were saved from the

late fire, and are to be sold in

Mendelssohn Hall, south side of

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P.. maI. f i .! . -ntimn,-, Q lid tQ'f O . ..' . . .1 1 f fL - i... 1 I t A f '

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of f!

cue lowest azures

the square

you ever heard of for such goods Km 3,0.00 worth arrived since the

ring

fire and they are to go the same

Several of the Bloomingtt n ! wa)- Inuisthave the cash for

them regardless of what they cost me. Tins is a rare chance, and it is as much to your interest as it is mine. To examine this stock is to believe. C. R. Pebdub.

girls followed the skating to Gosport

James B. Clark may now be found at the grocery next to the postoflice. The assessor started on his rounds last Monday. Be sure to keep the dog chained.

The new block on the corner will extend back to Kruegcrs old -bank 'building.

Total iu the county.

15,571

The proprietors and clerks of the "New York Store have "swore off" smoking. Later: It cost us 10 cents to find out that, as far as the proprietors are concerned, the above item is false. At themineeting last Monday night; the New Albany City Council passed a resolution of thanks to the citizens of Bloomington for their generous hospi-

V. II. Cooksey of Washington

township, and Buck Wamnler of

Richland township authorizes us

to say that they challenge any

set of -men and dogs in Monroe

county for a fox drive.

There will be a corps of the Sons of Veterans organized at Eilettsville cm Saturday night of this week. A pleasant time is expected, and all members of the Grand Army ef the Republic are invited. Two officers of the order from Lafayette will be pres-

enr. John McCalla is now- recover-

fro m the injuries received

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from the late tire and will

east in a short time to purchase

their new stock,

There is music in the air over

the charge that Asher, who took first prize at the recent oratorical

contest of the University plagiarized his speech from a book called "Progress and Poverty "

Mauckport, in behalf of their flood sufferers, sends resolutions ol thanks to the Bloomington "Board of Trade.''

Josh Howe, jr, has been appointed engineer of the steam fire engine, and John B.Waldron assistant.

Ex-State Senator Enoch Fuller, of Green County, is now a

full fledged citizen of the city of Bloomington!.

We offer the following amend

ment- "Bre

ad cast linon

waters of the Ohio river will turn forthwith.

the re-

The State Oratorical Contest will be held at Indianapolis next Wednesday' Jilootni nglon-wil 1 be well represented. A loser by the late tire insisted upon refunding $2o to the insurance company, claiming they were paying him to much.

The newrest and freshest stock at McCalla & Go's. ' Handsome goods in the way of carpets, at the Bee Hive. Don't send away lor carpets we can suit you. V Whenever there is a crowd in town you will find a large portion of it at the New? York Store the people know where to go to got their ceods.

AsEir Jawae 1, 1883, S0,SOQa ;

Total "Surplus,.jaM per qeiit, $4,9484M9 ; - ;

Surplus,, by '.State- StaiidardTOF1 liOOOOjCkJO " .-i -iV' During the year .policies have been issued;' insiigng jUMfft-i The New York 5 Life Insurance Company has' been doing businessfo r r thirty eight .rears, and was never so strong and prosperous; asno'w, Ft '-s1 fvr offers to those destvinfj life insi! ranee a com bin a t:on of advantage whith' only lfng experience, a large and' well establisheti business, and carefii i-lly &?f. perfected plans and methods can afford. Among these a i vantages are . i Absolute Security,. Insurance at Low Cost, EquHubie? lieaiing.- s-; v.- ; ''' msb .v-ti Every desirable form of policy .issued, some i.th. 'adraataw .oierel.-C -' t by no other Company. ; .; 4 ? "s:w vp Tiieo. ar. Baxta, Cashier. D. ODE.LL. Sup't of Agencies. ; , 4V J. W. DEAN, .General Agrnfc, 9 lO,Tftlbott .Blv ludihiiip'iUV t?t i" l ri"

Call or write for circulars gjf tngfuil informajfiphl' - Agents wanttcli

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Kespeettully announces to Ins old patrons and the public generally thafc , 4te5,- - jl he has a splendid assortment of the above nan ed goods. ' Xhe ervV-V'iV M Papers embrace -iNH W. STYLES of great beftuty?'sHrpassing,, ; ; M an v ever before offered i'n this iiljee- Amnn or ha Window ; ' ' " ' :tJI

Shades will be found EXQUISITE DESIGNS jh

Dadoes" and Transparent

Also, Poles in Eboay and Gilt for Lace Curtains!

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to be sold at -prices that cannot, fail to give satisfaction.

Also, Wall Paper damaged hy the lair Wttto fov ala5

at a Cireajt Scriflcc; j .v

Mc Calla & Co. jgfiTThe Fire has driven as to a room one door north of Roger's barress shop, Progress Hlock, where the remainder ol our Stoek is ollered at SACRIFICED PRICES! NEW GOODS ARRIVING DAILY, Come and see us. McCalla &. Co.

The whole stock must be seen -to bo propcviy appreciated.

.ad res,- and all other lovers of the -vbeauti full wubnot fail to- call

and inspect onr Stoak. - t -"'Hi; U

Tho city council has ordered 1,000 feet of rubber Iiosj, paying thofefor 1.10 a foot. The next thing will he several new fire cisterns. A notice Was posted up on a corner this week advertising for a runaway colored girl, aged 13 years. It reminded one of old slavery times.

There seems to have been a warm affianity between the Naval and Postoflice departments at the BloomiiVgton jubilee. Beauty, and grace never fails to captivate ;gailantry.--r-New. Albany Ledger.

Monori is making another vigorous effort for the L., N. A. &

C. machine and carshoos. and if

rumor is correct will yet trade Lafayette out of the proposed improvement, s Mose Kabn has bought Tai nenbaum's interest in the clothing storei

Have you seen those lovely

dress goods at the Bee Hive:

The following is a copy of the resolutions adopted by the New, Albany City Council: Whereas, The Committee appointed by the Council to deliver i he Sanderson steam engine to the city of Bloomington, report they have performed that duty, and have also informed this Council of the4 unbounded hospitality with which they were re-

ceived and entertained by the city officials and citizens of Bloomington; therefore, be it Resolved, That the generous hospitality extended to our citizens by the go od people of Bloomington, is not only in keeping with the kindly spirit which

prompted them to respond with -- ...... , . .

such prompt alacrity to our recent appeal for aid, but also marks them as a people whose actions are moved by a benevolent and cultivated humanity; that we appreciate the unstinted

and bountiful generosity of the

people of Bloomington, and will

ever remember them as a cultur

ed and hospitable community.

In the above we express the sincere feelings of the entire peo

ple whom it is our privilege to

represent. The resolutions were

ordered sent to the city authorities of Bloomington and published in the Daily Ledger. Ladies, stop in at McCalla & Go's., and see the newest styles now arriving daily.

There will be a grand entertainment in Mendelssohn hall every morning, afternoon and night, by Purdue's great combination in the celebrated play of real life entitled, "Footwear". The celebrated comedian Ed Whitsell will sing, "If your foot is pretty show it," and C.K. Perdue will give his recitations on "A Perfect Fit," and "How to Cut Prices." Admission free.

The New York store is ready for "gentle spring" with piles of best goods ever gathered together in a store in Bloomington,

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SGTESj etc.

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BUSY" AS BBSS! At the Bee Hive of W. W. Wicks, dealing out a large and varied stock of Notions, Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots & Shoes Carpets, &c. Never was our stock so handsome, and never were goods cheaper. Come and see. You will be welcome. Our Work is our Reference.

Married men of Bloomington hereafter cannot get anything to drink with a permit from their wives, as follows: "I, the undersigned, the legal

wedded wife of do hereby

declare that my husband has the right and liberty to drink as often

as he chooses and what he

chooses, and I hereby relinquish

all claims for damages arising therefrom provided he takes

. . .. . . me to Chicago, via the "Motion Route," N. A. & C. railway. The New Albanians who went to Bloomington to present the Sanderson engine to that city, are enthusiastic in praise of the unbounded hospitality extended them by the people of Bloomington. It was an "open house" affair to die New Albanians, and it seemed the Bloomingtonians could not do to much lor the en-

tertairqnent of their guests, all

who went say to the Ledger, "give our thanks to Bloomington,

for the people of that town do-

serve this and more."" Of course

they do, and the Ledger is only too happy to become the mediu m of transmitting tins generous feeling of our citizens.. New Albany Ledger.

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We make and repair Btiggi

iiad Wagons. All work dene chenp tnd warranted te give satisfaction.

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Specialty. We have plenty ol yaul room and water for ft luck.

Gilmore Brothers, Ai ad is on St., West of the Eaiirond

gar kTG; BB'fWP 11V SOVtHJBR IVSiAX A.

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Peatofftco.

Is the bestplaee in the eity ftr Family Supplies. M larje s stock of GROCERIES, NOTIONS, QUEENSWARS; : : COUNTRY PRODUCER And all to bo sold ai low-do wa prices. ' SAVE MONEY' by buying your Groceries of us. Farmer's corner ef Publie Square.

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Attentions

C. R.. Perdue is residence painted.

having his

READ, READ, READ! The undersigned painter, paper hanger and calciuiiner of sixteen years experience, who has been in the employ of Showers Bros, for the last three years, i$ ready to do any and all work in

his line at reasonable prices. Batisiaetion guaranteed on all work entruoted to him. Call on the undersigned or leave your orders at Hiram lindloy's drug store and the same will receive .proper attention. Work solicited. Joseph A. Rcsa.

T, E. MATHEWS, Proprietor. East side of the Square, one door North of Farmer corner.

and

fp3" The latest styles

most durable goods cap be found here. J .,. I receive new goods twe- or th ree times a week, always of the best quality and latest styles I propose- to sell better goods for the least monoy than any other house in the country. - ; T. E. MATHEWS.- '

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Into ailoontinff loni iu illlrcul JDireettone Is j ust wbafe you need, but as yQja cannot have that-at present th next

oes& Liimg-ior you io ua is w w2 y your Prtdi' ca to tht store of Whale jr V

G ood and Groceries as qkeap as; an h place in own,, thus, apiding thftt ??Jt trouble 6vf going r--:a two houses to . o4 . t!

supply yqi.r wants, Wt keep a full1

line of . t."

"Notice to rrow:ashk trustees. Notice is hereby given that the new Road Law is now iu force,, and that a copy of tli same is on tile in the Auditor's office, "and, that tbe several Trustors meet' at the Auditor's office, oiV- Tuesda5 March WtK, 1883, at 10 o'clock a. m., to consider the same and take action theiyon, IX. A. -Fuut March in, ISS3. Auditor.

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