Bloomington Telephone, Volume 8, Number 19, Bloomington, Monroe County, 6 September 1884 — Page 8

THE COUNTY

NEWS-NOTES FROM VARIOUS POINTS. .

f f terns from every section of Monroe County are Earnestly sclicited for this Department

INDIAN CREEK. Citizens in the vicinity of Ket chum's springs met on Wednesday to clear off to grounds, arrange seats and make arrangements for the Old Settlers meeting. Mack. Vanxandt and wife, of Illinois, are visiting among friends and relatives in these parts at present. They visit the Mays. Frank Pafford is having a tustle with the rheumatism at present A new ten pound girl at M. H. Boskirk's. Dr. Dodd is again poorly. His sickness is causing his partrons a great deal of trouble. Lindzey Furgenson is on a visit with his brother Samuel of this township. He talks of going to Georgia soon for his 'health. An infant son of John F. Foddrill died last Friday morning. Its mother was buried about three weeks ago. What's the matter that work hasn't begun on our Southern pike according to expectations? We are beginning to get anxious to see the dirt fly. Candidates seem o be making themselves scarce in these parts. Come around gents, we want to get

acquainted with you; especially the amocratic Soldiers. Crows are going for the green

corn. We think it would pay for our Commissioners to offer a prem

ium for these black pests' calps, and also for hawk scalps. About the time now that we always resolve that we will put up ice this winter. Rover. ELLETTSVILLE. Geo. W. Moreland informs us that he has taken 124 applications to insure property since Jan. 1st. Steve Gillaspy has been quite sick for several days, but is improving. Rev. R. A. Kemp preached his farewell sermon Sunday at 10:30 a. ni. Mr. K. is stationed this year at Mitchell and Orleans. Rev. Byram Carter, the new M. E. pastor will preach next Sunday at this place. Last week Mrs. John Matthews and Mrs. Emily Matthews were visiting friends at Spencer.

Alex, Dugger and John Denny left this place for Kansas on a prospecting tour Tuesday night, last week. Tuesdav evening J. W. Ray left for Kansas to see the country and t visit relatives. Jas. Winfiekl and wife started for their Texas home Monday. They took in the Louisville Exposition on their return. A Wigwam to be used as a place for public speakings is being erected above the saw mill by the Republicans of this place. Eld. W. T. Carpenter preached at Vernal church last Sunday, Aug. 31st Edward Faulkner, living a few toiles west of town, died last week of typhoid fever. ' Miss Small, of Bloomington, has been visiting the family of Ben. Kirby. This week Rev. R. A. Kemp will remove to Mitchell, having been appointed to take charge of the Mitchell and Orleans Congregations. He leaves this place with the best wishes of our people. He was reappointed secretary of the Indiana Conference last week. The Conference also adopted an envelope especially gotten up for Conrerence business by him, which is a very convenient device, and which Mr. K. will copy right. Wednesday evening Billy Mun-

son started for Caldwell Kan., where his brother Chester has procured a situation for him. Allie Wickcns, one of the victims of the dynamite explosion on the 29th of April, has been in bad condition for several days we understand. He had seemingly recovered; but recent developements are to the contrary. The wound at the back of the head is causing considerable apprehension on the part of his mends. 1 Dr. John Harris has bought the stock of drugs belonging to J; F. Harris, and will remove to this place. Miss Mollie and Mattie Hardin, of Putnam county, have been visit ing the family of L. W. Sanders for several days. Miss Ella Redington has returned from Chicago. J. A. May's baby after a very long illness is recovering. Mrs. Whitesall has about regained her usual health. SOUTH GRANGE. It is the sweetest baby and a boy, too. Thomas A. Toad The wagons loaded with staves

numbered 30 on one hill enroute for

Guthrie. David Todd and wife have been visiting relatives and friends the past few days. Miss Nellie Armbruster, of New Albany, is the guest of Mrs. J. M. Norman. As there is no reporter from Salt Creek township, I shall cross the bounds by stating that the old log church bouse on Moore's Creek is amass of ruins. The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Todd was largely attended. Some from Smithyille and Bloomington. Rev. Wells gave an interesting discourse, as usual, the audience paying close attention. There was a little disorder and excitement at one time during the sermon, when a report came in that a young man about a half mile from the place had been thrown from a horse and badly hurt. He was found almost insensible, but more from the whisky in him than from the fall. Mr. Lamb has moved to Bloomington. Tobe Carter was down last Sunday; but it is not surprising to see him in the neighborhood. Steven Bartlett is teaching a singing at the Chapel Hill school house. R. C. Todd, trustee, teaches the coming writer in Lawrence County. In the last issue, one of the reporters asked for a report on the use, Ac, of fertilizers. Some of our farmers have been using bone dust for a few years. The success has been satisfactory for two reasons: It increases the yield greatly, and leaves the ground in better fix than before. About 100 pounds to the acre is the amount used. Wheat this year that averaged 12 to 14 bushel to the acre would not have been worth cutting without it: be

sides it protects wheat from insects and other disadvantages. W e are enjoying our usual peace and quietude. One would hardly kno'.v that the great political contest is in motion. The only disturbing element has been the selection of teachers for the present school year, which was caused by the trustee permitting the patrons to select the teachers. This looks quite fair at first sight; but such meetings invariably end in disorder and dissatisfaction, and threats of having a new meeting; besides, poor teachers are as apt to be selected as good ones. Then more than likely, the Trustee must settle the trouble by hiring the teachers; as, it is his duty and power to do. Two political clubs at Heltonsville; the Blaine fc Logan, numbering, 15; the Cleveland fc Hendricks numbering 50. KETCHAM'S SPRINGS. The 8th annual meeting of the

Old Settlers of Monroe, ween and Lawrence Counties convened at Ketcham's Sulpher springs, Aug. 30th and 31st, 1884. These meetings have grown in interest from year to year as well as in numbers; this meeting just closed was the most successful one yet held in many respects. Saturday's meeting's are generally uninteresting and noisy, yet this one was an exception to the rule. The weather was most delightful and by the hour appointed for meeting to begin the crowd had swelled into thousands, and when the meeting was called to order, by its pres ident, Absalom, Ketcham, Elder Martain Fulk, the silver headed veteran, led the audience in fervent prayer. Singing "wts conducted by the Bloomington choir; the music was well executed. Judge Wilson, who was to deliver the morning address, failed to put in an appearance. Major Geo, W. Grubbs was called forand in a measure filled the place of Judge Wilson. Hon. R. A. Fulk was billed to speak and did so in his usual eloquent and forcible manner. Subject "What is man?" Dinner was announced at 12 o'clock, and oh! the good thing's that were spread out before the hungry crowd. The meeting was called to order

at 1 o'clock and after singing? by the

choir, and the selection of the Exe

cutive Committee for 1885, the meeting resolved itself into a regular

old fashioned "talk meeting," in

which K. A. Fulk tola his early experience as a flax pulier. Dictt has seen sights in other days. Dr. Dodds, of Bloomington, was called for and responded in some excellent remarks. A song from the choir, closed the exercises for Saturday, with the best of order throughout the day. Sunday's Exercises were opened with music by the Smithville choir at half past 10 o'clock, after which Elder Tom. Myers, of Jeflersonville, Ind., preached to no less than 4,000 attentive listeners from the following scripture "Give us this day our daily bread" Elder. Myers held his audience spell bound with his eloquence for one hour and as a pulpit orator he has few equals, if any. The best of order prevailed during the morning service. Dinner was again announced and oh! oh! The Bev. Baker, of Green county, was billed to preach at 2 o'clock p. m., but somehow he failed to appear, and Elder Tom Myers was again called for and as he always

does in such eases he took the stand and again astonished his audience with his eloquence and logic. I have kn wn some little one horse divines to denounce those old Settler's meetings; now we wished they had been at this meeting on Sunday and learned something. Shame to that man or that woman that will say aught against any meeting conducted as this one was. After Elder Myers closed his sermon the parting hyinn was sung, and the old fashioned hand shaking began. Many shook hands for the last time on earth; the next hand shaking will be beyond the river. Benediction by Bro. Fulk. Nex$ meeting of Old Settler will be the last Saturday and Sunday in August, 1885, till then. ADUE.

H ARRODSB IT RG . Mrs. Lizzie McLahlan returned from Georgetown, Ivy., last Tuesday, where she had been attending the marriage of her brother Frank. R. C. Neill was in town over Sunday visiting his brother, Wm. Neill. The saw mill, standing on the ground which was occupied by Carter's mill befoie the explosion, burned down within a few days after it had been placed. Simeon Pedigo has been down for two weeks with typhoid-malaria fever, but is better. Harrodsburg was given quite a treat in the way of campaign music,

by the Bloomington Glee club; also

the Martial band. Such music as this makes our Republican blood richer We hope they may have ocasion to come again. Dr. L. T. Lowder is building an addition to his house. Our worthy P. M. is still absent, having been at Greencastle since the beginning of the M. E. Conference; but we are glad to know that he will be at home this week. Rev. E. P. F. Wells was retained at the circuit by Conference. Basket meeting next Sunday at the CP. Church in this place. Come all with well filled baskets. The Maj. Grubbs meeting here Friday night was the largest political gathering ever held at night in Harrodsburg. About 20 were from Bloomington, including the glee club. The Major spoke in tha school house about an hour and a

half and was applauded several

times, ne maKing a very xeiung

speech.

Tuesday night the Republicans

of Harrodsburg organized the first

Republican club ever in Horrods-

burg, obtaining thirty-four members,

and before the election rolls around

the number will be increased to fifty. John C. Clay was selected President

and Joe. Woodward secretary, and remarks were made by quite a number of those present. When the meeting adjourned it was to meet on next Thursday night the 12th. A Glee Club is being organized and by that time they expect to have some songs ready; a speaker will be procured for the occasion and a good time in general is anticipated. HARRODSBURG BLAINE & LOGAN CLUB. Pursuant to announcement a Blaine and Logan Club was organized at this place on Tuesday night, September 2nd, with a membership of 34 all voters, which number will be increased to 50, at the very least, by our next meeting. Adjourned to meet again on Friday night, Septem ber 12th, at which time we will have good speaking and music by Glee Club, led by Prof. Jerry Woodward. Let us have a good turn out. John C. Clay, President. Joe. S. Woodward, Secy. UNIONVILLE. One of the pleasant social events of this vicinity was the reunion of the Alexander family, or rather the surprise given Uncle "Billy" Alexander on the occasion of his 79th birthday on Wednesday.

There were more than fifty present, all relatives, and the old gentleman, as well as all the others spent a most pleasant day. The occasion was unbeknown to uncle "Billy," and his surprise can be better immagined than told, when one after another the children, grandchildren, and great grand children began to drop in with baskets, fcc. The good things that were in these baskets can only be judged by those who partook and the enjoyment by those who experienced it. A short sketch of Mr. Alexau ders life will certainly be of interest. W. B. Alexander was born September 3rd, 1806, in Shelbyville, Ky., and came to this country with his father in 1825. The same year he was married to Elizabeth Ervin, and settled on a farm now owned by W. O. Fee. He!raised a family of eight children; three boys who gave their life to the country in the struggle of 1881, and five daughters, all now living. Uncle "Billy" has thirty grand children and thirtythree great grand children. He was married to his second wife, Miss

Ann Baker, in 1869. His first vote was cast for Jackson, but since the orgnaization of the party he has been a Republican. He is a member of the Christian church and has lived on his present farm near Unionville for over 40 years. ciSarcreek. Died, at the residence of her parents, August 25th, 1884, of cystitis, Nellie Grace Dillman, in the sJth year of her age. Nellie had been a constant sufferer for several years, and the last few months of her life her suffering was intense. Her case was in the hands of somn of the best physicians in the county, who failed to give any permanent relief. She afterwards went with Dr. James Dodd to Cincinnati, and was placed in the hands of emenen physicians there, but she soon began to grow worse, and her condition became alarming. She was brought home only to end her sufferings in death. Elder Philputt preached a funeral discourse to a large audience who had met to pay the last sad rites to Nellie, after which the remains we deposited in the beautiful cemetery at Clear Creek to await the call

of the trumphet on the last day. "For the trumphet shall sound and the dead shall be raised." H. WASHINGTON TP. Washington township Republicans are not only in line but they are fighting. Last week, at King's school house, Joe Henley and Nat. U. Hill addressed a large meeting, and the boys were so enthusiastic that they stayed until almost 12 o'clock. Forty horsemen were over from Morgan county and it was a grand meeting. Wednesday night last, the club meet at Hindustan, and was addressed by John R. Griffith, of Indianapolis, who made a telling speech to a very large crowd, most of whom were voters. Mr. Griffith is an orator and he says the right thing every time. He was followed by Issac Claman, Frank Dobson and John E. Bastin, who each said a few words. The Blaine and Logan Club is talking of uniforming, and they maybe expected in mass when Maj, Calkins is at Iiloomimrton the 17th.

STANFORD. Farmers waiting for rain to sow wheat. Preaching here on last Sunday, by Rev. Martin Fulk. The sermon was a good one, and was listened to by a large and attentive congrega tion. Bud Sullivan and Jesse Carter are now in Kansas viewing that beautiful country. Bud wrote back to his friends, "That he never before had seen such nice country, and if he had his family there, he would never come back to old hoosier." Mrs. Mary Freese, her mother and Mrs. Hudson were visiting Mrs. Sallie Sparks on last Wednesday. Jno. H, Thrasher and Ed. Thrafeher are making preperations to go to Kansas. Can anyone tell us, why Will Cook dont want Johny Henry to move from this town? AVhy was it Mr. Holder did'nt take a back seat on last Sunday? Gentlemen of Stanford, why is it we don't have a pole raising, and Blaine & Logan Club? Our neighboring villages - are at work in earnest, why not us. Open your eyes and work while it is day. H. A. Richey and Robert Brown passed through Stanford, last Thursday, on their way to Kansas. Our friend John Cooper, who has been visiting his sister Mrs. Thrasher, of this place, has gone to Missouri, where he expects to make his future home. Will said Tom said, Joe said Jake said Story Walker said Bill Worley wanted to go with both girls on last Sunday. Health not very good at present. Dr. Gaston is busy riding most all the time. Miss Julia Hostetter died at Eliettsville on Sept. i-rd, at 12 a, m. Funeral preached hen i on Thursday Sept 41 h, at 3 o'clock p. m. Miss H. was a young lady who was well thought of and highly respected. We join in sympathy witn her many relatives and friends. Major. Grubbs, candidate for Congress on the Republican ticket, made a speech to a crowded house here on Thursday night, Aug. 28th. His speech was well appreciated by all who were present. Major is a pleasant talker and makes friends wherever he goes Light Weight. Dr. BOSANKo7 This nam has become so familiar with the most of people throughout the United States that it is hardly necessary to state that he is the originator of the great Dr. Bosunko Cough and Luug Syrup, the people's favorite remedy, wherever known, for Coughs, Colds, Consumption and ail affections of the throat and Lungs. Price 50 cents find $100. Sold by Peter Bowman.

MAJ. GEORGE W. GRUBBS, Republican candidate for Congress will address tht citizens of Monroe and Owen counties, at White Hall, Friday, Sep. 12th, at 2 . o' clock p. m. Republicans, Democrats, and Greenbackers, come out and hear a full aud fair discussion of the Tariff, Pensions, Fnance and all other Questions that may be considered.

L. S. Fields fc Co. have decided to go out of business, and are now selling everything in the im mense lot of Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Dross Goods, &c, at cost Now is your time for bargains. James F. Morgan, attorney, has secured ten pensions and increases during the past week, five of which were granted within three months from date of application. AN EDITORS TRIBUTE. Theron P. Keator, Editor of Ft. Wayne, Ind., "Gazette," writes: "For the past five years have always used Dr. King's New Discovery, for coughs of most severe character, as well as for those of a milder type. It never fails to effect a speedp cure. My friends to whom il haxe recommended it speaks of it in same high terms. Having been cured by it of every cough I have had for five yearh I consider it the only reliable and sure cure for Coughs, Colds, etc," Call at H. Lindley's Drug Store and get a Free Trial Bottle. Large size $1.00. CUKE FOR PILES. Piles arc frequently preceeiied by a sens. of wciglit in the hack, loins and lowor parr of the abdomen, causing the patient to Mippose he has some affectipn of the kidneys or neighboring organs. At times, symtoms of i ndgetion are present, as flfttuzuncv. uneasiness of the stomach, etc- A moisture, like pers piratton. producing a very dissagreeable itching after getting warm, is a very common attendant. Rlintl, Bleeding and Itching Piles vield at once t the application of Dr. Bosanko'tf Pile Remedy, which acts directly upon the parts affected abeorbing the Tumors, allaying the intense itching, aud effecting a permanent cure. Price, 50 (rents. Address, The Dr. Bosanko Medicine Co., Piqua, Ohio. Sold by Peter Bowman. NINE PHYSICIANS OUTDONE. Mrs. Helen Pharviz, No. 331 Dayton St., Chicago, III., is now in her sixty-eighth year, and states that she has suffered with Consumption

for about ten years, was treated b j nine physicians, all of them pronouncing her case hopeless. She had given up all hopes of ever recovering. Seven bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption completely cured her. Doubting ones, please drop her a postal and sati sly yourselves. Call at H. Lindley's Drug Store and get a Free Trial Bottle.

FKEE DISTRIBUTION. "What causes the great rush at Peter Bowman's Drug Store ?" The free distribution of sample bottles of Dr. Bosanko's Cough and Lung Syrup, the most popuaTr remed y for Coughs, Colds, Consumption and Bronchitis now on the market. Regular size 50 cents and 100. How to Go WEST. Persons going West should consult their own Interests, and in doing so, bear in mhid the VAN D ALIA. is the shortest Line to St Louis, Points to Kansas, Arkansaw, Texas, Nebraska and California, thereby enabeling it to carry passengers cheaper than longer roads. 3 THREE TRAINS 3 from Greencastle daily, except Sunday, making direct connection at St Louis for points West. There are no transfers or delays. For particular information, special low rates, time of trains fcc, call on or address, H. R. DERING, Assistant Gen. Pas. Agt,Vandalia line, 48, corner Washington and Illinois st., Indianapolis, Ind. J- H- NICHOLS ARCHITECT

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