Bloomington Telephone, Volume 7, Number 25, Bloomington, Monroe County, 20 October 1883 — Page 8

BE?t 7 TiXi f

TONS GRAIN SUGAR,1 lulbs., T SUGAR, li lbs., YELLOW C SUGAR, $1 00 1 00 1 00 . DUNK & CO. n nn TO ALL THINKING PEOPLE! HOW J.O, Howe CA3f &HLL C AMERICAN j WATCHES AT SUCH 'LOW . PRICES! The "American Watch," like the Chains, Pins, Rings, Clocks, Silverware, &c., is of the very best that can be obtained, and is offered at , low Cash Prices. Hr- HOWE is now in his new room on the West side with- the Book Store and inyftcs Everybody to give him $ call

"The largest Stock, The

lash

It Buys Goods Cheaper because it does away with alT bad bebts that 1 the refit off of Good Customers must make Whole.

4 OUR FALL

Meveip so (Domnipllette. ! Glassware and Qucensware of Every variety; Canned Goods, : Piekles, Wood and Willowware, A new Line of : ; Lamps, Best Flour, Best Teas, ( -off- ; ; oes, Sugars, fce., fcc :

FOR

SStc;.: Aw. Collins & Karsell.

ID I ID I T. THE WOMAN srPI'OSK!) TO BE Ml'RDERKD, FALLS FROM A TRAIN, AND KILLS HERSELF. Iast week what was supposed to : be a terrible murder, and for which the husband of the woman was strongly suspieioned, now turns out to have been an accidental suicide. The .evidence in full, so far as given I before the Coroner, was published in the Tklephose last week, and from a careful reading it was evident that no clue either of the death of this woman or as to the supposed guilt of the man arrested, had developed strong enough to form any conception as to the actual cause of death, though the theory was that this man Seamon had murdered his wife and placed her on the track so that a coining train would bear the guilt of a terrible crime that he had himself committed. So it was that the inquest adjourned to await any developments. . The strongest evidence of a murder was the different stories told by Seamon all different Saturday morning, however, uncontridicted evidence was found that this man and woman were on the north bound night express Thursday; and this with no evidence that either of them had been seen her before that train arrived was sufficient to prove that they had not been here. The fact the engine that found her went down as soon as the passenger arrived shows that she could not have walked down the track that far after getting off the passenger, before being overtaken; and as she could not have got off at the stopping place before where she was found twelve miles below and have reached the point where she was killed, there is but one conclusion: that she was in some way thrown from the train. In addition to the evidence given there are three other facts to prove this theory: one that there 'were no tracks the size of this woman's foot in any direction; another that new shoes that she wore were not muddy in the instep, showing that there had been no walking of any consequence; also there wasno mud or dirt on the skirts or lower part of the' dress as would have been had she walked any distance; her clothing was also perfectly dry, as would not have been the case had she been out the fore part of the night, as it rained hard from seven to after 10 o'clock. So there can be no boubt bit that this woman left the train at the place where she was found. How did she get off? Our investigation shows that she accidentally walked off the car, when in a stupor from intoxicants. To substantiate this theory the evidence shows that they were in the rear scat of the passenger car, after which the sleeper followed. It is shown that they were under the influence of liquor; that the man had gone into the closet, and'the supposition is that she went to follow and walked out the wrong door and was jerked from the platform. A brother of the deceased testifies that the best of feeling existed between the two so far as he knew. The whole affair is a sad story, but not near sd terrible as if .the husband had been found guilty of murder. Saturday morning the Coroner ordered the body buried and it was deposited in the city cemetery. Sunday morning a brother of the deceased and his wife arrived

Cheapest and the Best."

Cling.

STOCL OF CASH! from Chicago and were confident Seamon was not guilty. Monday morning the Coroner re sumed the inquest, examining Dr. S. K. Rhorer, and Charles Seamon, the prisonei. S. K. Rhorer testified in substance that he had seeu prisoner and a woman on the train coming north Thursday evening; that had noticed them after train started from Bodford; didn't see them when got to Bloomington; heard thorn talking; out of humor! couldn't understand what they said. Charles Seamon was then examined and testified as follows: Live at Pensacola, Florida, aged 4H, born in Sweeden, a sailor by profession; lived 115 years in Pensacola, married in 1864, Aug. 7th, in Baltimore; left Pensacola' last Wednesday; was at Louisville 15 or 20 minutes; got half pint of whisky; took last drink here as I got off of train; gave wife a drink on train; was sitting in seat next to door in car; wife by my side, did not sleep; did not notice wife sleeping; did not notice wife get up any tinicj went into water-closet just before got here and when come out. were in depot, was in water-closet two minutes; had basket with me; lunch in basket, a vail and bonnet; we both got wet at Louisville; missed wife just when I got off here; looked in car for my wife; then run out and looked in depot and went back in car and looked again; asked one or two men at depot if had sen my wife with light clothes on; after train left went into round house and looked all around; asked boy what had my woman there for; he said had no woman there; went to house and looked all around; Sheriff told me in morning my wife was dead; didn't believo him; said I heard her in yard; didn't think her dead; thought her trying to cod me; I drank some at Louisville; used to drinking; sold furniture for $64; gave $44 for two tickets to Chicago; wife had $52 besides; just believed her dead when saw a ring on her fingure; left basket in tram; was out of my mind then; didu't know where I was; cant' tell what I said that night; officer took me to jail at 3:30 a. m., had no quarrel on train; she thought us not on right train; kept asking and pushing me, told Sheriff I took a walk; cant tell which way I went; didn't notiee whether wife asleep or not when want iuu closet; wife and I lived peacably, both of us hard workers ; never had many words no fights; she never drank much; she was a Germau; I have got a heavy "rock" (means death of wife a heavy loss sailor term.) The verdict of the Coroner is as follows: "The undersigned, a justice of the Peace, and acting Coroner for the time being, for the purpose of holding an inquest on the body of Anna Seamon, found dead in Perry township, in Monroe county, Indiana, would report that the nanie of a said person is as reported, viz., Anna Seamon; whose dead body was found on the line of the L. N. A.. & C. rail road, about l miles south of the city of Bloomington, in said county, on the night of the 11th, or morning of the 12th of October, 1883. After having heard the evidence and examined the body and place where body was found, I find that the deceased come to her death by accidentally stepping from or falling off the ears on said rail road, while the same was running at a high rate of -speed, and that at the time of her death she was 42 years of age, about 5 feet 2 inches highrdark hair, heavy set and dark complexion, and had the sum of 80 cts on her person and no other valuables." Jackscn Corman returned from Albany Texas, this week, and reports that Mrs. Lawson McKinney has almost lost her health, and he fears can not live long. Lung trouble seems to be the matter. Another comet will soon be in sight and spoony couples will of necessity to science have to remain out late at night to take observations with the naked eye. J. L. Newburger, the clothier who is advertising on the first page, is getting his Btock in order.

If anybody has deluded himself with the popular notion that it is the frost that changes the green foliage of summer to the rich and varied hues of fall, he has only to go to the woods and look about him to sec that the yellow of the beech, the scarlet of the sugar, and the purple of the oak, are the invariable changes of the seasons, with which the accidents of frost and bitter winds have nothing to do. We have had no frost yet, since that which troubled the corn crop, and that was before a leaf had begun to take its dying glories, like the fabled hues of the dying dolphin, yet the wroods are already richly tinted everywhere on the up. lands, and only the cyeamores and bottom maples and the more obdurate beeches resist the invetiable ehange. Nature's painting of fall foliage is not put on with Jack Frost's brush, however ever else it may come. There is no idle or unpleasing lesson in the signs of the changing seasons. As Dver says in ".Evongar Hill:" Thus is nature's vesture wrought, To instruct our wandering thought; Thus she dresses gold and gay To disperse our cares away. ' If the fire which destroyed the Pittsburg Exposition started from a lighted cigar stump thrown upon the floor, as has been stated, it is but another illustration of the disastrous results which follow the habitual carelessness of Americans. Three-fifths of the fires in this country arise from similar causes, and most of them could be prevented if people wore absolutely prohibited from throwing lighted cigars upon floors, or indeed, smoking at all in buildings where there are quantities of combustible materials, carrying lighted lamps or candles into cellars and stables, or hanging festoons of tissue paper and oth er easily ignited materials near gas jets. Sirs. O'Leary's coav kicking over a candle in a stable caused the Chicago fire and the loss of nearly two hundred million dollars, which fire might never have occurred had Mrs. O'Lcary and all others who have duties in stables been required to use lanterns. A little trouble and watchfulness will prevent many fires and save hundreds of lives and millions of dollars.

At their last meeting the City Council resolved to build a city building, and appropriated $2,500 for the same. The County Commissioners donated grounds oh the nerth east corner of the square upon which to erect. The building will be two stories, of brick and stone, afrd a tour 60 feet high will decorate it. On the first floor will be the engine room and stables for horses. On the second story will be a council chamber, Mayor's office, city clerk's and a treasurers office- It will be a plain, but veiy substantial building. Work has already begun. This is a test to tell, in purchasing, a good potato: When cut in two, the color should be yellowish white; if it is a deep yelloy it will not cook well. There must be a considerable amount of moisture, though not enough to collect in drops and fall off even with moderate presure. Rub the two pieces together, and, if it is good, a white frost will appear around the edges and also upon the two surfaces after they are separated. This signifies the presence of a proper quantity of starch. The reason why the meanest people in the world are not advertised as such, is because they are so mean no one will have anything to do with them, and they go along through the world very smoothly apparently to themselves and to others, expect those who know them personally and do not care to let the world know that they are acquainted with them. Could the personal history of every one be read there would be a good many surprised people in the world. We learn that Olivar McLahlan who has been running on the road between Louisville and Chicago as brakeman on the express fell from his train some days ago and is now lying in a very critical condition in Chicago. Benchart, the boss oysterist, has made extraordinarily favorable contracts with Baltimore wholesale dealers. WANTED: A young man who is well acquainted with country trade and has some experience in selling goods. Address: Telephone Of fice. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the firm of Worley & May will close their partnership in the livery business on the 1st of November, 1883. All persons indebted to us will please call and settle up. All creditors will present their claims before the above date. We have the Documents To prove that Zoa-Phora, Woman's Friend, is one ofHhe best (we think the best) remedy for all diseases peculiar to girls and women. To anyone doubting this, we will furnish convincing testimonials. R. Pengelly & Co., Kalamazoo, Mich, Sold by Hiram Lindley & J. M. Fans Ss Co.

f J

GROCERY The Cream Flour is the Finest b lour made. The Cream Flour makes the Whitest Bread. The Cream Flour makes the Lightest Bread. The Cream Flour makes the Bestest Breod. Buy the Cream Flour. Try the Cream Flour. You will be satisfied and buy no other. For sale at the Bee Hive Grocery. Extra Family Flour, 5 cent per sacs, iry u

WALL TAPER WINDOW SHADES DRUGS ANI OILS.

IN STUART'S fc McPHEETER'S ' 1

STORE ROOM, J, W. SHOEMAKER. The Little Flirt, AND LOVER'S HAIIB BOOK. Contains the secret or Handkerchief Pencil, Fan, Glove, Parasol, e. Cigar. Whip, Hat, JSnife PealNut, Cane and Postage titamp flirtations. Dining Room and Window Signaling, eai. The Correct Interpretation of ail Signals. Being far superior to the Deaf and Dumb Alphabet, a the notice of bystanders is not attracted. ibb mui aeucaus nrats can oe given without an "fir of mlfltnu1emitanHnir Young Ladies and Gentlemen will find this abounding In merriment, and containing a fund of Lots. The book la flaelv printed and bound in neat covers, and is sure to please. Prices:-1 copy by mall, post paid, 10 cente; copies 86 cents: 1 doa. coiesfiJc 17 Prices reduced to only acts, per eopy. Gallon or address Lew. H, Anderson, Book 'Seller and News Dealer, corner Fourth fc College Ave., Bloomington, lnd. L. D. RODGERS, Special Agent for the old New York Life Insurance Company. Call and learn the many merits of this reliable company. Office in Fee Building TAKE NOTICE. 1 he old established firm of J, M. Howe jb Sou, having accepted an agency from the old reliable "Gem Loundiy" of Indianapolis, 'parties having soiled work by leaving with the above named firm at their store, will receive it promptly aud done up in a superior manner. Collars and Cuffs at 24. cts per dozen! Done up equal to new. W. T. BLAIR , WEST SIDE, New Room, New Goods;New Prices. S0FTS A PtESERS The only shoe dressing that preserves and softens Leather. 25Cts per box, with three beautiful chromo cards given away with each sale. The latest style Jin the line of Gents Shoes that can be found in

Also the Floral Language of Love

Bloomington. They are of the very 1 1 . i 1 i 1

oesi,aname oest 13 xt ways me eneapest. JSP" Ladies' Shoes and Slippers are a nnely selected stock for tne very oast trade. Cheap Counter: Boots and Shoes from lOcts to 2 a pair. AT Mrs. ROTTS

The popular north side hardware y store is now in full operation under

the management of McPheeters & Shoemaker, and they intend supply. . ingthe people of Monroe contttTj5 with the very best that is to be found in their line, expecting to please aH'T : their old oustomers and add many . new ones to their trade. In the

mean time all those who are indebted to the old firm are urged to eons forward and settle at once withent personal notice, as all accounts hav been left there for collection.

'hi