Bloomington Courier, Bloomington, Monroe County, 23 April 1895 — Page 1

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Waists, Sliii't Waists' WICKS BEE HIVE. i ( t'opulritf Ibices WICKS BEE HIVE. BY CRAVENS BROS. BLOOMINGTON, IND., TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1895. ESTABLISHED IN 1875. $1.00 YEAR.

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MRS. ROGERS DEAD.

Afjgr Suffering Untold Agony She ossed Away Friday Night At o O'clock. ' At ten o'clock Friday night death camc to JMrs. rioters, auer nine

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hours of intense sufferingJust after dinner Friday while Mrs. Mary Eleanor Rogers was examining a kettle of soap that she and her granddaughter had been making during the morning, tin yiiame under the kettle ignited hex dress. In an instant the flames enveloped her and burned her life away. Mrs. Rogers was only saved from immediate death by the he roic efforts of Mrs. Lelia Curry, her granddaughter, who seizing a quilt threw it around iln unfortunate woman to smother th-i flame?. Mrs. Curry's hand- and arms were badly burned before the tire was extinguished, and the brave woman is suffering intense pain in consequenee.Mrs.Rogers' body from the knees up was horribly burned, especially about the breast and shoulders.aad the back of the head.

The funeral services of Mrs. Mary E. Rogers were held Suni, day afternoon at three o'clock ai the residence on East Fourth -street. The house was completely " filled with sympathizing friends. A quartette composed of Missos Mathers and Cauble and Messrs. Denny and Patterson sang ' How ? Firm a Foundation" and 4Asleep in Jesud." Dr. Lyons read a part of the twelfth chapter of Hebrews, and offered prayer. Rev. T. J. Clark tlmn read the following biography of the deceased: Mary Elenor Rogers was born fc-August 9th, 1821, in Jackson county, Indiana, came- to this 1 county when o years old and lived in the county ever since. She was married to Aquilla V. Rogers April 2nd, 1840, who died April 15th, 1890. She was the u-otber of six children. N. B., Mary L., Ben A., Harriet E., Lon I). and Lona S. She has two sisters and one brother living, Maria L., Sarah Grimes and Win. A. After the death of her husband she moved from the farm to town and has lived with her grand daughter, iLelarE. Curry to the present time. She died April 19th, 1865. After reading the biography Rev. .Clark gave an appropiate talk concerning the Christian character of Mrs. Rogers, and spoke tenderly of her many noble qualities. Rev. Clark bad known her well for many years, and on this acquaintanceship the larger part of hie marks were based. He had called pn her frequently, and her Chris-

tian graces made a lasting impression on him. All the children were present except L. D. Rogers, who was unable to come out on account ot sickness. The remains were in.terred in Rose Hill cemetery. An Ex -Recorder Dead. Pleasant Richardson, of llnionville, an Ex-Recorder of Monroe county, and one of the oldest and best known citizens, died at his residence in Unionville Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. He was stricken with paralysis laot Tuesday evening and grew gradually worse until death relieved his suffering. Deceased was 66 vears of age and was born and raised in Benton township. He was highly respected and had scores of friends who will be sorry to hear of his death. He served as

County Recorder one term about I Joseph Duncan had two fingers thirty years ago, and during his h'lB left hand severel crushed . r . t ... while attempting to move a stone termor oflice was stricken with1. xl TT L, , , . , , ., in the Hunter quarry, Saturday smallpox. A house was built at morning. the grave yard as a pest house and he was removed there, until WANTED: A good girl for he recovered. housework. Address Box 7, City.

TO Follow Bloomlnatan's Example. Bedford Mail. The cure i'or the trump nuisance is enforced work for such vagrancy. Iu a number of Indiana and other western towns the tramps are being put to work on the streets, just as they should be at Bedford, and it in wonderful what a remarkal.de

' decrease there has been in these I towns of these knights of the road. T, . - , ncces8itVi in the great majority of cases his mode of life is one of choice, and so enforced work will cure his selected idleness. ONLY A FEW MORE DAYS Until Walter L. Main's Grandest and Best Shows Will be Seen in all Their Glory. OMINGin all lli3ir vast entireiy to Bloomington, Ihursday, April, 2o, these greatest oi a i i great shows will delight the thousands of expect ant people who will eagerly clamor for admission to the huge tents, are, by the way, the largest ever constructed. No exhibition that has ever visited Bloomington has beer so comprehensive in its method of advertising or has ever succeeded in attracting so much atten tion by its pictorial amusements The finest lithographed printing ever seen in this section has been scattered in profusion over the entire country for miles around, and a moments reflection will at once convince a bus iness man that none but a mer itorious amuse ment enterprise backed bv unlimited capital, could afford to do such extens i v e advertising. It is gratifying to learn, through the press of other it cities.that thete marvelous spec imens of printer's ink'7 do not begin to tell the story of .tiie remarkable wonders to be seen with this show, which possesses such well-known features as Miss Gracie Thomas, the world's greatest equestrienne; "Wallace," the only lion that really rides a horse and an elephant; Mr. Frank Miller,who stands at the head of the bareback riders of the profession; the four Rosaria Brothers, Europe's fonmost acrobats; Svirk and Zeno, who are the acknowledged monarchs of the air; a double troupe of Royal Japanese performers; Miss Dollie Miller, the greatest lady aerial performer on either side of the Atlantic; the three famous French grotesques, the Renos; a troupe of twenty humanly educated horses and ponderous elephants, besides other novelties which can only be counted by the Score. It is also a well-known fact that these great shows present the finest zoological collection in America and a hippodrome of surpassing merit. The grand street parade, which moves troin the show grounds promptly each dap at 10 a. m. is worth coming to see. Mrs. Elizabeth Cole is the new saleslady at the Banner. Born, t Mr. and Mr., east of the city, a sou. Ma v field Mrs. J. B. Cox to her home in returned Kemp, Illinois, Saturday after a week's I visit with relatives in this city. Harry Orchard is making arrangements to remove from East Fourth street to his property at the corner of Third and Lincoln.

THE BOYS GUYEO HIM.

The Street Fakir Springs Some Old Jokes And The Koys Ciuy Him To A Standstill. A street fakir with cheap John jewelry, hired a wagon at May's stable last night, and pulled the vehicle ty hand to the southwest corner of the square, where lie I jumped ligbtly into it, anil began , I to get oil" jokes that Noah used in; the ark. He was immediately surrounded by a crowd of boys that ha haed and te heed at the fellow's ... , -, i expense, and then a number ot old men gathered around the wagon to hear once more the jokes of their childhood. As each joke was i i!U, he okl mn woulJ nwh : , , , forward to shake hamis w'th it, for they immediately mogniz 1 in it an old friend. This w.j lie, t up lor several minutes and when the old men got through shaking hands the street Arabs began to play horse with the owner of the jewelry. How those boys di! guy that fellow and how mad that fellow did get. He was so hot under the collar that it would have roasted an egg, if left there three minutes. When his wrath had reached the boiling point, he told the boys that he was going to "blow his money in' and with this statement he opened his pocket book and blowed into it. This "joke" started a chorus of voices that ranged all the way from cupalo-tenor to cellar-bass, and the fakir started back to the livery stable pulling the buggy as he went. The boj's guyed, the people on the street laughed, the fakir pulled and sweat, and anally the excitement for the night was ended, by his arrival at the stable. Mrs. Charles Hooper returned to her home in New Albany, erter day, after a visit to her nuiher-in-law, Mrs. Essie Hooper, East Third street Mrs. J, F. Swain and son returned Saturday to their home in Toledo, Ohio, after a week's visit with Mrs. Swain's sister, Mrs E. B. Kassell. Mrs. Sarah Akin,of Carlisle, Ind., and her daughter, Mrs. Sallie Cloud, of Boston, Mass.. were the guests of Mrs. Akin's nephews, Dr. G. B. and Cyrus M. liar ris, last week. Mrs. Akiu formerly lived in this cit.y. The Sitters and Stayers club was handsomely entertained at the elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Turner, South Walnut street, last night. Yesterday Recorder James W. Jackson purchased of Scan tl in iv Co., of Evansville, an ornamental tiling mantel for his residence, soon to be completed on East Kirk wood avenue. We are pleased to note the success of the Working Men's Building, Loan Fund and Saving's Association. During the past half year the receipts have amounted to S-");,')S3.83; disbursements, 843,728.72; net profits, $y,46o.(i2; expenses, io5 83. A six per cent, divided has been declared. The total number of shares in force is 4,1S2; the total amount of loans $lf)7, 200. There are oil investing members and 334 borrowing members making total of (7S. The officers for the ensuing year are: President. J G. McPheeters. Vice President, S E Carmichael. Secretary, Frank R. Woolley. Assistant Sec'y, Charles Barnhill, Treasurer, James M Rice. Attorney, Ira C. Batman. Notary, R S Northcott. Directors: It C Foster, J G McPheeters, S E Carmichael, Frank M Bishop, James M Rice, Frank R Woolley, A L Donaldson, W B Hughes, 11 C Duncan.

COMINGS AND GOINGS.

ITEMS OF INTEREST FOUND THE DAILY ROUNDS. IN PerMoiiHl Aleutian What Illuouiiugto u l'eo pie re Ioiugatui Where They Are Local NewH Itrielly Told Judge Martin, of Bedford, was in the city yesterday. John Mauley went to Paragon I yesterday on business. II. W. Leas went to Stinesville yesterday on business. Win Hodge is the new driver oi AxteU's laundry wagon, Clean old papers at this oflice. whole arm-load for 10c. Squire Miller disposed of two cases yesterday in his court. Maunger Leas is having a new tin roof put on the opera house. .Senator Duncan returned yesterday from a business trip to Bed ford. D. Clarence Miller,of Ellettsville. was one of Bloomington 's visitors, yesterday. . George Weidemer returned yesterday from a business trip to Martinsville. Four followers of Bacchus deposited $10 each in the city coffers yesterday. Mrs. C. C. Mefibrd, EAst Third street, is recovering from a sevenattack of pneumonia. Miss Ethel Elliot has returned to her work at the Bee Hive after a several weeks' vacation. D. B. Hampton, of the Elite gal lery, is making fitvt class cabinets this week for Sl.oO per dozen. Mrs. John F. Douglass is very sick with inflammatory rheumatism at her home on South Walnut street. The militia and college boys will play ball at the old College campus this afternoon. Admission 10 cent?. The Piper Heidseick cigar has no superior, and is the most fragrant oc smoke in the city. For sale by J. F. IHewett, I. N. Corr, of Pueblo, Colorado, has sent the Geological Department of the University, a very valuable box of minerals. The Penny Birthday Party will be given tonight at the residence of Mrs. Maude E. Showers, corner Sixth and Lincoln streets. Miss Florence MeGee, the little 'laughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. B McGee, East Fourth street, is suffering from an attack of mumps. Miss Colvard returned to Mattoon yesterday after a few days' visit with Mr. and Mrs. Henry AxteJl, North Washington street, Mrs. N. U. Mill and Mrs. L. V. Buskirk returned Saturday from a week's visit to relatives in West Newton and Indianapolis. Mrs. William D. Owen returned to her home in Indianapolis yesterday after a few days' visit with George Owen and Miss Lizzie Owen. Miss Belle Lampkins, one of Monroe county's most popular school teachers, is quite sick with measles at her home in Salt ('reek township. W. J. Allen's new plate glass window panes were placed in position yesterday morning. They add greatly to the appearance of the store room.

guest I of his soil Louis, in Chicago. The Bedford papers art claiming j that Jmrnuni s show will visit there next August. Mebbeso. J. S. Butts is looking after the business interest of Campbell v Co. in Chicago Robert H. May, of Indianapolis, is the guest of his brother, II. C. May, West Sixth street, Patrick O'DoiineH has purchased of Jack Cox, of Indianapolis, a residence on West Sixth street in this city. Miss Wells returned yesterday to her home in West Baden, after a several day's visit with Dr. and Mrs. V. II. Hon. Prof. Henry B. Gentry. was called to St, Louis, Mo., yesterday, by important busines4 connected with the Dog and Pony show. Mrs. M. V . Sadler, of Spencer, who has been the guest of Mrs. Dudley F. Smith, for the past few lays, will return home this after noon. The members of the Baptist church will give a social in honor of Rev. Probert and family, next Thursday evening at the "home of Mr.and Mrs. James Ryan, East Second street. Work on the residence of A. E. Paris, South College avenue, is rapidly progressing and when completed will be one of the handsomest in the city. Charles Barnhill and his mother, Mrs. Thomas Barnhill, of Union ville, are spending a few days in Kvansville with Mr.and Mrs. Lon Rogers, who are both ver,y sick. The two Johns have l.eeu cheating each other in a trade John" R. East has trad-id forty acres of land in Van Buren township to John I). Morgan for a house and lot 11 in Fairview, in Bloomington. The tuneral services of Mrs Panielia J. May field were held in the Baptist church Friday morning. Mrs. Mayfield died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles K. Perring, in New Albany. The remains were interred in Rose Hill. Til. Mefibrd returned to his home in Indianapolis yesterday. He was in the city to attend the funeral of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Rogers and to make a short visit with his mother, who is very s'ek. Mrs. Mefibrd will remain in the city for several days. A very sad death occurred yesterday morning at the home of W. H. Seward. Winsfield Snyder, the nine month old son of Prof, and Mrs. W. S. Snyder, who are now in Colorado for Mrs. Snyder's health, died at noon from constitutional weakness. Mr. and Mrs. Saward did everything possible for the lit tle one but the summons came and was answered. It will be impossible for either the father or the mother of the child to reach this city in time to attend the burial. The funeral exercises will be held at the residence of Mr. Seward this alternoon at 2 o'clock and will he in charge of Rev. T. J. Clark. May (th the ten Chicamaujrua Battle Field con iuissioners will go to that historic ground to mark the j positions of the Indiana troops ; that took part in the battle. Each' regiment of infantry, each troop of cavalry and each battery will have a monument erected to its memory in the most conspicuous position occupied by it during the conllict. On the monuments will be in-' scribed brief histories of the regi- j ments represented giving the en- j gagements, the numbers of killed; h, ' , , . j and wounded and the olhcers up to 1 xl .. .. - I the time of their participation 111 the Chicamaugua fight. The State j has appropriated $42,000 for the j forty-two monuments. j

John K. Anderson is the

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i iui uuiuiiiium on ousiness. i Cyrus Harris spent Sunday with home folks in Ellettsville. Mrs. Stephen Fuller is recovering from a severe spell ot sickness. Mrs. Ford, of Indianapolis, is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Potts. J. B. Wilson is looking after the interests of his clients at Martinsville. Dr. S. K. Rhorer has appointed guardian of Herman Johnson. A wedding on West Sixth street, 'tis said, will take place this week. This is the season of the year when the sweet girls graduate begins to ripen. Ware Walker, of Stinesville, was the guest of Bloomington friends, Sunday. Miss Mame Luttrell returned Sunday from a week's visit to relatives a Bedford. Mrs. Charles Brannaman, of Indianapolis, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. D. Fee, North Morton street. John M. Armstrong has pjir chased a house and lot on East Sixth street, from John W. Stewart. Consideration, $1,070. 'Tried and True" will be presented zX .the opera house Tuesday night April 30th. The Bedford papers speak very highly of the company. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Ralston of Lebanon, Ind , a son. Mrs. Ralston, (Miss Jennie Craven) was formerly a teacher in the public, schools of this city. Hoadley & Sons of Stinesville will complete the arch at the entrance of Rose Hill. The ladies of the committee are endeavoring to get the arch completed and the new fences up before Decoration Day. Judge Robert W. Miers returned to Bedford yesterday morning where he will close the April term of the Lawrence circuit court this week. Court will convene here May 6. Mr. and Mrs. T. W . Mefford, of Indianapolis, and Dr. Rogers, of LaPorte, attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Rogers. Mrs. Mefford is a daughter, and Dr. Roiiers is a cousin of the deceased. Rev. Braum, of Worthington, conducted the services at the Holy Trinity church, Sunday morning and evening. While in the city he was the guest of Prof. Sampson and wife, South College avenue. After the attempted escape, Friday night, of the prisoners in the county jail, Sheriff Adams dedded tQ Jsc precaution , , . . II.' Jl CV (Jill (IILV UIIO til nit; future. One of the heavy iron doors in the corridor had remained open so many years that the deep rust collected on the hinges prevented the door closing easily 'lim wHile Mr. Adams and two othcrs were t h to ciose it, the . , , , rust suddenly gave way and as , . . , , the door flew violently shut, two lingcrs of Mn Adams left hand were caught against the sill and severely mashed.