Bloomington Courier, Volume 9, Number 34, Bloomington, Monroe County, 23 June 1883 — Page 1
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UDcai acts ana s ancies.
Now for a dull season.
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The measles is stiil prevalent among the children. The new block will soon be ready lor the roof.
Did you see that cross cn the margin of your paper week before last? Well we haven't seen you. About a half a crop of wheat is all the formers of this county say they can harvest this week. Prof. Woodburn has gone to Xenia, Ohio, to visit relatives, and to take a little much needed rest.
Mrs. David W. Buskirk, of
Oosport, has gone to Eureka
Snrni&s. Ark., tor the benefit of
her health.
Dr. Moss and wife have gone to Lake Chatauqua, and will also visit New York, Long Branch and other points. Mathews k Turner, expect to occupy their furniture room, in the new block, in about a month. It will bo a splendid room for that business. Cal Worrall makes frequent trips to Beanblossom township. Dr. Walker has invited him to bring his trunk and stay all summer.
The interior of the African M E. Church has been handsomely repainted and decorated. James Jackson, that prince of workmen, was the artist, which always means a good job. Henry Worley, a brother of Craig Worley, and formerly a merchant here, died in this city, on last Monday, of paralysis. He had been an invalid for several years past. During the drouth of 1SS1 the sparks' trom the locomotives did considerable damage by setting" i!re to fencing, crops, eefc. Geo. Parks brought a suit against the railroad, and the case was venued to Owen county. It was tried last week, and Parks got a judgement for 8220. Buskirk and Duncan were his attorneys, and J. W. Buskirk went over to attend the case. This suit was considered as involving quite an important question as to the liabiiitv of railroads.
Some time ago Charles Sines, aged 86 years, who is living with his sister Elizabeth, aged 91, in the northeast part of Lawrence county, sold what was known the Sipes farm in Polk township, this county, and was to have received a payment of $300 in June. Some noted characters living near Ileltonville heard of this and at midnight, one night last -week, they entered the house ot the aged couple and demanded their money. They built a fire in the middle of the room, arnd in other ways terrorized the old
people until they delivered up a sack containing 842. 50 in mexican dollars. The robbers: then left, and the next day several men were spending raexican dollars in Bedford. This led to the arrest of the party of robbers, who are alledged to be, Marion Sanders, John James, Stephen Owen, and George Thomas. They are now in jail at Bedford awaiting trial. James was- recognized by Charles Sipes as one of the party. A meeting of citizens was held
at the Court-house, last Monday night, for the purpose of making arrangements for a grand celebration of the Fourth of July in Bioomington. Eli K. Milieu was called to the chair, and Ed L. McGee appointed ' Secretary. After an appropriate little speech! by Mr. Miilen, the following persons were appointed to act as Committee of Arrangements:- D. W. Browning, J. 0. McPheeters, jr., H. J. Feltus, Joseph N. Alexander, Ed. L. McGee, Joseph
Payne, Wilson Adams, C. R. Wor
rall, Taylor Voss, John C. Dolan,
Aaron Rose, Harvey Baker, J. W-
ohoemaker. The merchants have not re
sponded liberally toward de
fraying the expenses of a Fourth
of July celebration, many of them giving bvt fifty cents or a dollar, and some nSthiiik at all. It is
purely a business matter with them, and unless they put up more money there will be no celebration
THE KcEINNBf "SE0RTA&E." ftfcKinney's bondsmen held aonther meeting, last Monday, and came to the conclusion that as the Commissioners had refused their fflev of a compromise for 5,000 they would fight it out. The plan now is to wait until suit is brought and then renew the otter of compromise, as it is claimed that under such circumstances the Commissioners would have power to act. Some of the bondsmen claim that the Commissioners will willingly accept a compromise when they can do so legally, as it is beleived that the first bond is void, for these
reasons: vvnen tne noun was all signed up some of the names written in the body did not appear among the signatures so they were erased. This alteration of the bond makes it void, so it is claimed. Some of the bondsmen are able to pay, some are not able to pay, some that are willing to pay, and others are not, so the matter is in considerable of a muddle and a law suit is unavoidable. But no suit can be brought, it is claimed, until after Mc Kinney s term of oflice, as McKinney, with the assistance of Nat 'Hill, one of his bondsmen, continues to run the office, and until his term expires he cannot be officially known as a defaulter, unless he resigns or is removed before, which, in the latter case, is not likely as the Commissioners have taken no stepto ward taking control of the office. The amount of deficiency is now put at between fourteen and fifteen thousand dollars, but it-is thought that McKinney can, by turning over his property, reduce the amount to ten thosuand. Sheriff Grimes has gone to Texas to look after Mc Kinney's property there, on behalf of the bondsmen. The bondsmen will meet again one week from next Monday. They have agreed to act as a unit, but it will be almost impossible for them to do so, as there is already to much kickiuC both ways. Some of them it will bankrupt to pay their share, and when it comes to taking the roof of the heads of their wives and children, and the bread out of their mouths, we don't blame them for kicking. As a defense for McKinney, some of his friends are referring back to the Gentry shortage a number of years ago. The Progress, for one, is stirring up this matter, and is attempting to palliate McKkmey's offense with the old cry of "your'e another." The Gentry case was an entirely different one. He received for taxes several thousand dollars in bills issued by the Citizens Bank of Gosport. That money was current at the time, and merchants of Bioomington were taking it.. Alexander, pres
ident of the bank, got hold of
all the funds he could and left for Texas.. The bank broke, and
GentrVy the count' treasurer at
the time, was left with a lot of the-bad money on bis hands. The matter was submitted to the Court, and it was decided that as the money was current when Gentry took it, the county would have to lose it, and the county did lose it. A number of citizens of the county were- also caught with a lot of the money
on their hands "when the1 bank
broke. The McKinney matter.
is entirely different in every feature.
$10,000 The Progress attributes his misfortune to old debts, uiilbrtun ate speculations and "heavy elecUon expenses " Heavy election exposes there's the rub. Here in Lawrence county it requires as nuieh money to secure an ollice :is the office is worth that is for the first term and the puor unfortunate office holder who is not able to secure a second term is financially ruined, in Mr. McKimicys case, however it is different, as he has held county offices for the past twelve years. Bedford Star. Aceerding to the Bioomington
Telephone, L, E. McKinney, treasurer of Monroejcounty, ha3 turned out to be a defaulter to the amount of $11,000. We shall hear nolhibg about him being a "rascal demoenu7' for that county is reliably republi
can, and he belongs to lie o. r. p. Spencer Democrat. Had not the emoluments of the treasurer's ofiice been about 2,500 a year L . K, McKinney would never have spent so much money tn get it. Down with the salaries and then better men will be elected. Ellettsviile Citizen, It is a matter of surprise how Capt. MeKinnes's financial aifairs becama so tangled. He was supposed to be in a good fix. He had held the Sheriffs oflice for two terms and the Recorder's oflice for an unexpired term, which ouht to have secured him a competenc'. Capt. McKinney was born and raised in this county, and was alwas regarded as a careful and honorable man. Ve do not think that his present difficulty is owing to dishouesty or incapacity, but to some causes not -ct made pubiic. Martinsville Gazette. Q O . John C. Dolan made a business trip to Louisville, Tuesday. The Sunday day express will be resumed next Sunday, making two trains, the same as week days. Hons. W. II. Martin, of Bedford, and Robert Miers, of Bioomington, are occupying the bench in Orange county during Judge Wilson's absence in New York. Bedford Star.
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The Bee Hive grocery hrts a handsome now lelivery wagon. Sin.ce J. I. Clark, aiid son became proprietors of this store, they have built up a very large trade. Low prices, good goods, and courteous treatment did it.
We are glad to notice that Major Brant, of Bioomington, has secured his pension. The Major was a good soldier and deserves his good fortune. Martinsville Republican. A man from the vicinity of White Hall came to town, one day this week, to look after his lost wife. lie found her at the National House, where she was about to elope with a "handsomer man."
W. F. Browning, one of the trustees of Ashury University, attended the Commencement exercises of that institution, at
Greeneastle, this week. A large number of distinguished visitors were present, and the Commencement was the most successful in the history of that UniversUy. There will be a union Sunday school picnic at Carter's grove, Smithville, on Saturday, June
30th.. Good speakers will be
present, and a good time gener
ally. Come,, everybody, and bring: baskets well filled.
From June 30th to July loth, J. C. Weir will have at the farm
of Garrison Pauley, South of
town, two car loads of fine Texas horses, which he will oiler for sale at reasonable prices. These horses are of the average size, well built, and especially suited lor driving and farming nurnoses.
It will be well worth a visit to Pauley's to see this fine stock, and those wishing to purchase should go early so as to have first choice. Dr. Mosn will have no vacation, lie will be busy all summer traveling in the interest of the University.
The "Progress invites visitors to its oiiice to "take the elevator." Down this way that means the ollice devil's hoot.
In this paper the county Commissioners advertise for bids for constructing the turnpike North. The ladies of the Christian Church wish to announce a public dinner on the 4th of July. Proceeds for the benefit oi the building fund. Particulars next week. w cap ' -CF" A CARD OF THANKS. Editor Coukikii: We desire
through your valuable paper to
express our heartfelt thanks to the good citizens of Bioomington for kind assistance rendered, and for their true christian sympathy manifested toward us during cases of severe illness that has been our lot to pass through since our removal to Bloomington. May God bless them, Farwell. II. A. Stcltz & Family.
The wife of Jackson Mise'ner died on last Wednesday night. In our list of the High School graduates, the name Of Fannie Bollenbacher vas accidentia ommiitcd by the printer from among the naniss of those whose speeches were the best. By subscribing 1,000, the citizens of Bioomington, and, in fact, the citizens of the whole county, can have an artesian well at once. . There is an old list with about 800 on it, and if these subscribers will stick it will be an easy matter to get the balance. Now is the time to push the matter. Bioomington has had no firstclass 'sensation during the, past twenty-four hours. The steam peanut roaster gathers in the nickels quite livsiy. The fine growing Weather
makes farmres "feel their oats."
Have you tried the Bee Hive' for your groceries. Next door to post ollice. Handsome dress goods and trimmings, at the Bee Hive.
the fob the
Hemp Wilson and mother have crone to Kansas to visit relatives. His mother will remain with a son at Winchester.
PIONEER LIT
Frank Blair and family have gone to California, to remain for some time. Blair is now a partner in the grocery on Greeves' corner.
Portrait of the Bioomington young lady who did not have a new dress for Commencement.
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Below we mve some comments of
the press on the McKinnej defalca
tion:
Monroe county has a defaulting
Republican treasurer Capt. L.. E.
McKinney ami tire good people
wonder where $1 0,000 of their good
money is gone. Its too bad just as
we are beginmg to see the dawn of
another campaign, Ciovtrdale Her
ald. The Republican Treasurer, of Mon
roe county, is a defaulter to the tune
of $12,000. His bondsmen, will suf fer. Ue paid too much to get the officcj and speculated in sheep, in Texas. Spencer Journal. Lawson E. McKinney, treasurer of Monroe county, is short in his accounts about $10,000. This item need not be looked for in Republican papers. Portland Sun. Jj. E. McKinney treasurer of Monroe county, kas been found to be short in hH canh accounts $10,000. His bondsmen are more surprised
than anyone else. Danville Pro-
REV.J. E. BRANT.
At the fourth quarterly confer
ence of Bioomington station of
the M.JBJ church, Indiana confer
ence, on the- 18th day of June lS83r the following premahle and resolutions were- unanimously it adopted. Whereas?, the Rev. Jefferson Brant is closing the first year of his ministry in4his city as our Pastor and whereas his ability, faithful and increasing labor, his courteous and christian sphit exhibited' amongst us call foiih our. otlioialimdorsement, and proValj". Therefore; resolved that we rerquest the Presiding Bishop and
his-cabinet of the next sessionof
Indiana conference to appoint Bro; Brant Paster to our charge tor nest conference year. . Wm; RBrowniko.
June ISM),. 1883.-
From a sketch of the life of Elisabeth Polly, who died recently at her home in Washington township, we make the following extract. She was united in marriage to Joseph Pollv, September 10, 1820, and in 1824 the young couple came across the river into Indiana, first settling in Lawrence county, near Mitchell, and in 1820 came to Monroe county and lived in Bioomington, where Mr. Poll) worked at the shoemaker's trade. While running his shop Gov. Wright, who was then a student at the college, used io come and sit for hours and study an5 talk. In after years when full of honors and years the Gov. used to visit Mr. Polly's family and talk of the
good times of old. An item in regard to shoemakinar at that time may not be uninteresting to some of your readers. There
were no pegged shoes then, all sewed. At one time Mr. Polly had a butcher shop, and Dr. McPheeters was & student at that
time studying medicine. Well, he used to come into Pollys shop to study anatomy by dissecting sheep's head, and he afterwards got his "sheep-skin." At this time there were but four settlements between Bloomiugton and Martinsville, and where James Maxwell now lives was one of them. Mr, Polly helped suw with a whipsaw, the
lumber for the old college building afterwards burned down.
A full stock of groceries fresh, nice, and cheap, at the Bee Hive.
Headlight and coil oil at 15 cents a gallon, at the Bee Hive grocery, next to the postoffiee. Some of the finest chromes and oil paintings ever brought to this city are now on exhibition at Anderson Book Store. Prices very low.
KGiJCK TO CONTRACTORS.&ids will be received by the com mon council of the city ot Srlooniingtou, Indiana, ia tho council chain bcr, at their regular meeting July 6th, 1883, for Atone crossing at Dunn and Third streets. Specifications for Bitid improreineut are on file, and can be seen at
the city clerk's office. Tho common council reserves right to reject any and all bids. Contractors will observe the lowing resolution adopted by
common cetincih Resolved, That hereafter no bids will be received and acted upon by the common council, unless the names ot the sureties who are in sign the bond of the applicant, in case he is awarded the contract, are given in the bid. Rout. C. Gusetes, Juno 22d, 1883. City Clerk. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Bids will be received by the common council of tho city of Bloomingtou, Indiana, in the council chamber, at their regular meeting July 0th, 1SS3, for gradinsr, guttering and rnacad a missing on Madison at reel, from north side of Fourth to the south side of Sixth street. Specifications for said improvement are on file and can be seen at city clerk's oiiice. The common council reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Conti actors will observe tho following resolution adopted by the common council. Resolved, That hereafter no bids will bo received and acted upon by the common council, unless the names of the sureties who are to sign tho bond oi the applicant, in case he is awarded the contract, are given in the bid, Robt, C. Greeves, June 22d, 188& Glzy Clerk.
THE PROPRIETOR OF-
Respectfully announces to5 liis oTc? patrons and the public generally that he has a splendid assortment of the aoove named goods. Thef Papers embrace !NEW STYLES of great beauty, surpassing any ever before offered in this plpce. Am on sr. the Windofy Shades WUl be found EXQUISITE- DESIGNS in
3areiiciesV
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FOR SALE For sale or trade a first class phaeton. BoLLKNBACBSK & S0KS.
Oottenades for Summer vrear at McCalla & Oo.'s. -No house in town can give you better prices than the Bee Hive grocery. A special invitation is extended to mv country friends to call and see me at Campbell corner. Lew. II. Anderson Handsome goods in the way
of carpets, at the Bee Hive. Don't send away lor carpets we can suit you.
Call on Dnnn & Go. and get figures on Salt
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Bids vrill be received by the comCouncil oi the City of Bioomington Indiana, in the Conned chamber, at their regular meeting, July 6th, 7883, for constructing a side walk on the South side of 3d street, from Wal rut to Henderson street. Specifications for said improvement are on file, and can be seen at the City Clerks oflice. The Common Council reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Contractors will observe the following resolution adopted by the common Council. Resolved that hereafter no bids will be received and acted upon by the c&mmon council unless the name of the sureties nSb arc to sign the bond of the ofleieaut, in core he is awarded the contract, are given in the bid. Rout. C. Okreybs City clerk. Jnnc 22, 7S83. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Bides will be received by the common Council of tho city of Bloomington, Indiana, in the council chamber, at their regular meeting, July 6th, 1S8IJ, for constructing a side walk on the North aide of sixth street from Washington to Dunn streets. Specifications for said improvement arc on file and can bo seen at
the city clerks ollice. The common Council reserve the right to reject anr or all bids. Contractors will observe the following resolution adopted by the
common Council, Resolved, that hereafter no bids wiil be received and acted upon by the common Council, unless the names of the sureties who are to sign the bond of the applicant, in case he is awarded the contract, are given in the bid. Robt. C. Greeves City Clerk.
Juno 22nd 1SS3.
-2firThe whole stock must be seen to be prpparly appreciated." jg&fLaUies, and all other lovers of the beautiful, will not fail to1 call and inspect our Stoek.
gjLj&f 1 Ail to be sold at prices that cannot fail to give satisfaction
Also, Wall Pajpcir damaged fey the lata Fsrc for s-!e
a Cr-real Sacrifice:
Agricultural
Law soil E. EcITiniiey county treasurer of Monroe couiuj', is short in. his accounts to the amount of
-43
; Missrace Dysarfc has gone
to-Gantra, Ohio, tb visit friends.
Mrs. Mat Beatley has gono to Latlogo to visii: relatives.
Hurrah for the Jfourth-f July
are you.ready?
Henry Corr and Guy Davis
went to-' Franklin this week
where they-will .start iu the book
business;.
Wnu. Komiedy and James Neeld have - oue to Martinsville to see the guds-.
John Ste-ckwell has sold his saloon to a man named Yandeman, formerly a bricklayer. Mr. Stockwell is no doubt glad to get out oi the business, as no retail license can now be had here, and the authorities arc very strict in regard to selling less than a quart at a time. It can bs said of most fff the saloon men here that they have tried to comply with the Uw.
William Blair, now with Capt.
Allen, will take possession of
Purdue's stock oi boots and shoes next Wednesday. He will con
tinue business in Menjelssobs
hall until his room- in tho new block ip ready,
He v. Thomas Baker, &( Mar
tin county, and Rev, M. 0. Fulk, of Greene county, will preach at Ketcham's springs ou the first Sunday in iluiy, at 10: &0 a. m. These gentlemen are gooc. speakers, and should have a roKsing meetiu. The leading grocorv house oCthe town tho Bee Hive,
The L. N. A. & C. will sell
round trip tickets from all sta
tions to all stations, an July 4th, good returning up to and includ
ing the 5th7 at the rate of Two Cents per mile for entire distance traveled. Cakteh Pekring,
Bioomington Ind.
Agent.
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Still
looming
With Our Daisy Stock of DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, HATS, CAPS, BOO TS "id- SHOES.
JggT'Don't pass us by, without giving us ?'all.
The Ngw York Store, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
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ur store is- smalt-
are our prices.
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Next Door to Baolv. 4;Meiord & Sons. " von SALE. A two-story frame house of seven rooms, nearly new, and all the necessary improvements for comfort and convenience, with a good lot. Situated on East Third street. Apply to durance Allen.
DEPARTMENT. BLACK SILKS we are selling very largely, and have excellent values at 'S LOO, $1.25, S1.75 and 2.00. The goods cannot be ex
celled iu color and finish. We
have Satin lihadames- and Satin Marvellieux that are very desirable. COLORED- SILKS; W? claim to have the largest and most complete stock of Colored Silks in the State, and it1 is very seldom that we cannot fill any request for any color. We have a nice line of: changeable Silks. SDMMEll SILKS. All the very newest styles can be found at our counters. BROCADE SICKS.- We have opened another line of Colored Brocade Silks at 75 cettt& Our last lot had a very cpick sale.
J. Ko Anderson & Coa , CM1ST0EE! Is the best place in the ity fer Family Supplies. A larjje GROtiteUlEg;- ISO&Sy QDEENSWARB, COUNTRY PRODUCE, And alt to be sold at lew-dowS prices." SAVE MONEY by bfiyihg you? Groceries of us. Farmer's scrner ef Public Square.
NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT. State of Indiana, Monroe county ss. In the Circuit Court, September
Term, ISS3.Charles W. Gen'tr' vs Paris' Slurlev and George W. Dean. Coaiplant No. 43&. Now eomefr "tiro piamtiiT by Frank E. Hunter hi-5 attorney and files his complaint bcreiu, 03 a-riote and in attachment, with an affidavit that said defendant Paris Shirley is not a resident oftntf Statb of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given said de fa admit that unless he be and appear on ihtii first' day of the next
term ot the Monroe Circuit" Court, to be holdeii ofn the first Monday of September A. I: &3S, at the Court house in Bioomington i a s&tl county and state, and answer or demur to said complaint, on a note and in attachment,Ihe'sarcst; wtH be heard and determined in his absence. Witness my name and seal of said court, afffxed at Bloom in iiton, this 20tn day of May A. I). 188;). seal V ID. W. 15uovvfN04' Clerk of ISonroa Circuit Court.
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MATlESSES; BOUNCES,MiiiRORS, FICtURSS, &c , East Side Square, BtooteingtonInd.
ijST Wo lrg to inform tho la die;? of this' city nnd vicinity thut when requested by letter no wiil mail. Froo from Charge, full lines of sum ultis and carofulls' fill nnl foward ordori? how-
tivor small, by mail or express, as desired.
rrieos In every ease tho earn as if tho purchaser (tamo to Indianapolis and bought the Koorfa at our store. Pettis, Eassett & (kv
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W. m Tats, Lf'D- Rogeks. HEADQUARTERS FOR CY0L0HS INSUEANCS,;
gsif you are not lasnsecb- you ought to be,
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Please call and sea us, get terms, and secti re a Fi v-Th u nderLi g h t-ning-Tprnado-Cy clone Policy before it is ''everlastingly too late' Oflice in Fee's Buiidi a'g . One or both of us will be in ollice' during all busr ittcss hours.- June 23, 18S3
qt 3boi v BAV.q pnnoq s4oq ppoAV oqi ni Suiqiiav t.oaaqi i Ladies, dont r$aS thii,Now, we'll Tfager a saucer ice cream The above she's already read . Ton bet she'll get at it somehow, If she has to stand on hr head. All the latest Novelties, at the Chicago Book Store,-
Dissolution ofPartrtersHp. Notice is hereby given, that "the copartncrsUi p hereto fore existing under thelirm name of Kalm Taneu
I bauta, was dissolved on the 19th day of MafclrMSSS," by mutual consent"
Solomon Tanenbaum retiriug there-
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wwv.g ivauu iWOUUia iU U5Uli owing by the firing' and is authorized toiccHect aH debts doe the same. The busi ness heretofore carried on by the Una will be continued by Moses Kahnand all persons owing the irm ar requested to "call on him and settle at once, in order that tho
partuership-blisiaess mnj bo spcediiy settled. MOSES KAIIN. SOLO MAN TANENBAUM.
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