Bloomington Courier, Bloomington, Monroe County, 12 April 1895 — Page 1

The Coi FOR Fiie 1Digss Qpods WICKS BEE HIVE. Sillt Waists, WICKS BEE HIVE. ;by CRAVENS BROS. BLOOMINGTON, IND., FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1895. ESTABLISHED IN 1875. $ 1 .00 YEAR

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Two Colored Youths Engage In a Fight, and One Lands in Jail. . Tuesday: night at the opera house, William ''Stark and William Eagleson, two, young colored boys, had a "quarrel concerning a seat in the gallery. After the entertainment they met at the corner of Sixth aid Morton streets and renewed the quarrel. Hot words soon ended in Wows and the combatants engaged iij a catch-as-catch-can fight. Stark was stabbed in the cranium by Eagleson, and the wound inilicted is very serious. The injured negro was carried to the office of Dr. Harris where his wound received medical attention. The right arm and leg were paralyzed. When the knife was withdraw it was found to have penetrated the .wkull over an inch. Eagleson is now in jail awaiting a -hearing before Mayor Buskirk this morning. i. U. TO FURNISH TEACHEhS. The Superintendent and T us tees of the-Anderson Schools Visit Indisua viiitciwj av0i..v Pedagogues. Tuesday afternoon and evening Prof. J. W. Carr, superintendent of the Anderson Public Schools and Messrs. S. M. Keetner, C. W. Prather and W. S. Durbin, trustees of Jthe same institution, met a num -ber 6TT. U. students in the parlors ' of the Hotel Gentry. Twelve of the number will bo invited to go to - Anderson to pass the examinations or positions as teachers. Monday .he party consulted with DePauw itudents at Greencastle and tomorrow they go to Terre Haute to give the Normal students a chance. CRUSHED III A QUARRY. "flartlo. Stewart's Leg Broken Yesterday Afternoon at the Blue Hole Quarry. Martin Stewart was seriously fiurt at the Blue Hole quarry, on Vest Second street, Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock. He was helping to place the last of twelve large

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Vajsawuiiil. The post was swinging by a rouejtfcd "Stewart was holding a short plank which was nailed to the post,when his hold slipped and the heavy post swung forward. In

his vain attempt to get out of danger he ran against a low stone wall, and the swinging post struck his right leg, just below the knee crushing the bones into eight pieces against the stone wall. The wounded man was taken to Dr. Lowder's office, where Brs. Harris and Lowder dressed his in juries. They found that he had sustained a compound comminuted fracture of the tibia and fibula just below the knee, thus saving the ligaiiieutine patella. An el tort w.H be made to save the limb. Accidentally Hurt. f While playing at her home, six miles southwest of the city, yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock, little Bethel Allen, the five year old 'daughter of Clarence Allen, fell from a box and broke both the bones of her left arm just below the elbow. Her mother and a neighbor lady immediately brought the little sufferer to the city to receive medical attention. While Dr. Rogers set the bones the little girl didn't even cry.

Happy ChtK for alt Concerned. Danville Republican. A noteworthy change in newt

paper circles was that by which the Craven Bros., of Bloomington, purchased the Saturday Courier of that city, founded and for many years published by H.J. Feltus It will be continued as a semi weekly by Craven Bros, who will still use the name of the World as the title of their daily edition The change is-a happy one for all concerned. Politically the Demo crats of Monroe countvare pleased while the known energy and push of the new nrounetors insure a - , x i better paper than ever to the people of that section. W e are glad that the name Courier will not be lost and likewise that the World will not be submerged. Meeting With High Degree of Success. New Albany Tribune. The proprietors of the Bloomington World, the Cravens Bros., having purchased the Courier of Mr. Feltus, with the material, subscription list, good will and everything, have made it a part of the World ofiice, and now have one of the best equipped printing and newspaper establishments in Southern Indiana. Their enterprising efforts are meeting with high degree of success. Hustlers in the Business. Oaktowu Banner. The Saturday Courier at Bloomington, Ind., one of the oldest and best papers of Monroe county, has been sold to Cravens Bros., editors and publishers of the World. Messrs. Cravens arc hustlers in the newspaper business. TLey intend continuing the publication of the Daily World, but their semi-weekly will carry the name of tlio Courier. Success to you bojrs. One of the Best In Indiana. Indiana Newspaper Union. The plant and good will of the Bloomington Saturday Courier has been purchased by the Bloomington World. The Courier is one of the best Democratic county papers in Indiana. The World and Courier will be consolidated under the name of the Courier. Moore-Haas. Tonight the nuptials of Henry W. Moore and Miss Hallie Haas will be solemnized at the home of the bride in Worthingtcn. Mr. Moore is an old I. U. student and a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. While in the law school of the University he made a splendid record which he will undoubtedly maintain before the bar. Miss Hass is one of Worthington's most popular young ladies. T. H. Harmon, of I. U., will represent Delta Tau at the wedding. furses Called Off. The purses and stakes offered by the Terre Haute Trotting Association for the August and October meetings have been declared off for want of a sufficient number of entries. The Express says that the purse for each meeting was $38,300, which added to the stakes would make $50,000 to be invested in speed. The entries were to have closed on the 1st of the present month, when the entries were insufficient to justify the enormous purse, the associotion could do nothing but declare them off. This fact, while slightly embarrassmg to terre Haute, is no discouragement Terre Haute is among the best racing cities in the conntry, gives large purses, and holds the speed record of the World. A line for a switch o the Hunter Valley quarry was surveyed from the main Hunter switch yesterday. The new switch will be about 150 yards long. The Hunter Valley is hard at work preparing to quarry stone and will probably have two channcllers at work by the latter part of Juno,

Clerk Woodward and Prosecutor Edmondson spent Tuesday in Bedford looking after business connected with their offices.

Leas' Modern Minstrels (the Mechanics1 Band Amateurs) will make the good people of Spencer j laugh Monday night. John W. Fowles and Miss Eliza Whitaker, who live south of the city were quietly married by 'Squire McCollough Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Solon Ferguson returned to their home in Rockville, Tuesday. While in this city they were the guests of Mrs. Ferguson's sister, Mrs South Rogers street. M. D. Griffey, R. R. Strong and Henry McCalla returned Tuesday from the Shiloh battle ground, where they attended a reunion of the surviving Federals and Con federates who took part in the fight. A. T. Massey will move his grocery stock to the room in the Allen block, formerly occupied by the Acorn Cafe,as soon as the paint ing and papering of the room is finished. The little two year old child of r. and Mrs. J. B. Dillman, West Mr, Kirkwood avenue, died Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from measles. The funeral will be held at Clear Creek this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Sheriff Adams will bring Miss Cora Allen to the city from the hospital for the insane at Indianapolis Saturday. Miss Allen has been in the asylum for about eight months and is discharged as permanently cured. The case of Ed McGee s. George Owen, venued to Lawrence county has been set for the 20th judicial day which is April 23rd. The attorneys for the plaintiff are Henley & Wilson and John G. Harris. Owen will be represented by Duncan & Batman and Fulk & Corr. The ofiice rooms in the Allen building, formerly occupied by Duncan & Batman, are being remodeled and made much more convenient than formerly. H, A. Lee will move his office to the rooms as soon as the improvements are completed. The building committee of the Fair Association will go to the fair grounds this week to select a site for the barns that are soon to be erected. The first one to be built will be similar to the model barn on the Montgomery county fair grounds, and Secretary Worrall estimates the cost of its erection at five hundred dollars. We are in receipt of the Salida (Col ) Mail flying at its masthead the name of Paul B. Smith as editor. It presents a healthy and seemingly wealthy appearance, and it looks like The pretty things, the witty things The local ads and all Had been prepared by P. B- Smith ' Whose other name is Paul. On Tuesday evening April 2!5, "Birthday Penny Social v will be given at the elegant residence of Mrs. Maude E. Showers, corner of Sixth and Lincoln s'r ets. Refreshments will be seived, and an excellent programme will le a feature. This will be a i-ovel entertainment and all who attend will have a most enjoyable time. While on the battle field of Shiloh, last week, Robert Strong of this city met a confederate soldier that said he remembered the exact spot where he buried a comrade on the day of that terrible battle. Desiring to test his memory and satisfy his curiosity, he went to the spot, and removing the dirt, found the skeleton, and took two teeth with him which he will cherish as keepsakes.

Rev. T. If. Willis went to (Jivencastle yesterday.

11. C. ( J reeves is very sick at his home on North Washington street. Mrs. John Waklron and Mrs. Ira Batman returned Tuesday from a several days' visit to the capital citv. Last week there were over one thousand letters mailed at the midnight trains outside of the mail bugs. In the society column of the Bedford Mail is the following interesting personal: e'A door litrht on the corner of

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'AMIOIUVI U'IV CAi;il,UlllVill l.'UHVtttJ morning. Harry Feltus, Bert Spicely and Arthur Stockwell caught twenty eight carp yesterday afternoon in Rocky branch, the largest being almost a foot long. It is supposed that the fish were washed into the branch by the breaking of a fish pond. Judge Miers arrived from Bedford last night, and will return Friday morning. The Jud Thompson murder trial that was comi menced yesterday morning had to be postponed J defendant bres on account of the breaking out with the measles while the trial was in progress. Hon. John R. East is looking after thj interests of Dr. Peter Bowman, in the case of Carrie B. Henry vs. Dr. Bowman for 810,000 damages. The case comes up in the Federal court. Mr. East believes that the decision will be in favor of his client. Postmaster R. H. East received a telegram Tuesday announcing the death of Ins uncle, Elwood Binkley, at Indianapolis. The deceased was thirty lour years old and unmarried. When seventeen years old he was accidentally struck on the back of the head with a piece of ice, and the injury affected his mind. About nine years ago he was placed in the insane hospital at Indianapolis, at which place he died. He was born in Greencastle and in his early youth was of" splendid mind and strong physique. The interment will take place at Indianapolis. Dr. B. A. McGee has' decided to remove to Salida, Colorado, for permanent residence and the family will leave foi that city about June 1st. The Doctor will sell his residence property here and will purchase property in his new location. Dr. McGee and his excellent family will be greatly missed by their large circle of friends. The Doctor is now in Salida where he has already established a large practice in his chosen profession of dentistry. He is in partnership Dr. II. I). Newton, formctly 01 Tipton, Ind. COMING IN TO SEE US? ALL RIGHT. We want to show you our Spring Styles at Prices that will sweep them off our counters.

The Mc(!ee room on the south side of the Miuare, now occupied

by John T. Bundy, is one of the ; best in the city and there is nat-: urally a demand for it by shrewd j business men. A clothing linn j Prof- Heary B. Gentry Purchases the and also a shoe firm have the mat-! Interest of Frank E. Wade. ter under consideration. Bundy will occupy the corner room in the; Walnut street hotel property. i T r TT 11 ' j Prof. Henry E. Gentry purIt is claimed by the friends of j chased the intere8t o Frank Ethe proposed road from Griffy Wade m tho Hotel GentlT' 'es" creek to Gosport, that it shortens ! terda-v' The ckal seemed to the route three miles and that the j huve been a SUI?nse to nearly road will be almost level the n- I eVe,'-y one cel. When ask-

tire distance, with the exception ' of two hills. It is claimed that the cost will be comparatively small, and if these claims are true it would certainly be a splendid move to build the road at once. Honey to Loan. Money to loan at G per cent per annum, for five years time, on well improved farms, or first class inside city property. No other security accepted. For particulars see or address Will A. Rice, ofiice over the "Comer" clothing store, Bloomington, Ind. ltd 2tw I. U. Stationery at Lindleyp

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Blakely & Bridwell offer you the following BILL OF FARE

MEATS. Kiugaivs Hums Dressed Chieken VEGETABLES j p , p ! ;,llt r ..u j Green Onions : Radishes j 0 Sweet Potatoes ! Parsnips

Bulk Olives and Sweet Pickles A full liue of Parrott & Taggert's Crackers, Cakes aud Cookies DF?!NKS. Cocoa, Chocolate, aud the finest lines of Teas aud Coffees in the eity. Yours, anxious to please glalsety & Bridwell

LOOK HERE PEOPLE! Why not beautify your Homes when you can have Flowers almost as cheap as Weeds? To make room we make the following astounding low prices. 20 Choice Roses, all Hfferent,$.l, 20 Crysanthemums, the very cream, $1 "20 fine Geraniums, excellent bedders, $1. 15 Begonias, none better, SI 25 Plants assorted, 130 Plants in fine assortment, including two nice little Palms for $5. We have also a fine stock of Roses, Carnations, Hyaciuthes, Azalias, Callas, Palms, Ferns and thousands of other plauts. Come add see us. Rott's Greenhouse. GREENHOUSE E. SIXTH STREET.

fl. H. ft Co. Suits. Up to date styles, no! better qualities ever offered for the money. Always reliable. Ask to see M. H . & Co. 's goods See them, you want them. Price them, you buy them. No trash we let the other fellow sell that. THE EAGLE s Heavy Wash Pants, 75 cents, Won't rip, 5 pockets. Sold dozen last year at 90c. Times are never so hard that you can't afford to trade at J. W. SIMMONS. South Side Dealers.

HOTEL GENTRY CHANGE.

I ed as t0 his Plans for the future 1 JI .- ITT- .1.. . . l .1 . .i . . Mr. W ade stated that the deal had been proposed and accepted so cpiickly that he had not had time to consider that matter yef. Prof. Gentry will have charge uf the hotel ofiice during the summer and Mr. W. II. Lesh will look after the dining room and kitchen . Mr. and Mrs. Wade will probably remain in the city two weeks or more. During their slay here they have gained a large number of friends who will regret to see them leave. Crafton & Co. are opening a new marry on Taylor Carmichael's farm at Harrodsburg. Ea u FRUITS. Jamaica Oranges California Oranges California Malaga Grapes Baldwin Apples Choice Bauanas NUTS. r ecans Filberts English Walnuts Brazil Nuts Almonds Best Suits ever offered for 6 to 10. You used to pay $10 and $15 for same quality, "jrot 'em cheaper and got 'em at higher prices.

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