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VOL. 8

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA,

October 4

1884

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LOCAL NEWS

"Slave's Devotion

W. XL Seward was at Indianapolis this week attending the annual State fair. Mrs. Carry has been visiting her son Benj, J. Smith, in Kansas, during the past month. Read the Republican bili-of-fare in the way of speakings, to be foimd in another column. Jiiss Prudence Arnott has return ed from Hanover, Indiana, where she has been visiting- her sister. Mrs. Mary Legg, of Shelbyville, has been visiting her friends in and about Bloomington, and is a guest of her brother Milton Hight.

Deferred from last week-: Mabribd: At the College Avenue M, E. church, Thursday after noon, September 25th, 1884, Miss Lillie Adams, of Bloomington, IndM to Rev. William Telfer, of Bedford. At 3 o'clock, when the wedding march began, Rev. J. E. Brant, of Bloomington, and Rev. John Telfer, of Oakland City, marched up the isle followed by the ushers, P. K. Buskirk, Prof. J. A. Woodburn,Prof. William Bryan and W. R. Rucker, after which came the bride and the groom. The ring ceremony was used, making the occasion an impressive one and beautiful. The new couple retired at once to the residence of the bride's father, B. F. Adams, to receive congratulations of their many friends. The church was very beautifully decorated. There were

Next Thursday night "Slave's

Devotion." Go and hear the first drama of the season. Maj. Grubbs writes the Tklephokk that he will be in this county the 20th, and make several speeches Miss Robison, a young lady from New Albany, is visiting her friends and relatives in and about Bloomington. W. W. Durand was in Bloomington with his family over Sunday. Barnum's show will be in Indiana next week.

Wm Yoorhees and family, and

Mrs. David King left for Californialbaskets of flowers, and an arch from

last Monday night where they expect to make their future home. Mrs. King is in very poor health at present The Courier in speaking of Matson's meeting here, says the court house was crowded and ten times as many were turned away. Good crowd, 5,000 people for such a bad night. The Matson Mars deserve thfc entire bakery. Sapauel McCormick and lady, of Waupaca, Wis., was in the city over Sunday, when Mr. Mc. left for New York City where he will attend law lectures for several months. His wife will remain . here with her mother, Mrs. Woodward. Rev. William Farmer brought to fhisoffice last Saturday a raspberry stock on which was the bloom, berries all sizes some of them ripe. Didn't tell Bro. Farmer so, but Sun4y "yours truly" went out, to his patch and gathered, enough for desert for dinner, and left more to ripen. The Walnut Street Presbyterian congregation has invited Rev. Carrier to remain with them until next June. He has been occupying their pulpit for some tune and has created a very favorable impression not only with his own people but all who have taken the opportunity to hear him. Rev. Carrier is making his home at the residence of Prof. Ballentine. Last Saturday and Saturday night the Hon. Samuel Mason, of Pennsylvania, spoke to good-sized audiences though the weather was very bad. Mr, Mason is pot a windy politician, but gives the reasons' for every statement he makes. His talk on the tariff was fine, as was also M&rgument on finance. Mr. Mason was a Greenbacker up to the present campaign, but believing in the protection of American labor, he is now working for the election of Bla me and Logan.

In its editition of September 20th, in an article entitled "Speed of American Railways," speaking ot comparative time made by lines leading from St Louis, The Railway Register says: "We find that the Ohio & Mississippi heads the list with its ex- , press train, which leaves this city at 8 a, ra. for Cincinnati. The distance is 341 miles and the average Bjeed is 32.22 miles per hour. The Vandalia maintains, with its 8. a. m. express, a speed of thirty miles per hour while it traverses the 240 miles lying between St. Louis and Indianapolis." The O. & M. not only "heads the list," but maintains its supremacy for a greater distance and period of time than any of the lines mentioned. The managers of the Ohio and Mississippi Railway have established this reputation not only in St jLouis, but throughout the western country it is a recognized and conceded fact that the O. & M. leads

te van in regular and fast time.

which was suspended a horse-shoe with the monogram "A.-T." in the center. At the house the decorations were equally as fine. A beautiful floral ship, a shield, an emblem of good luck the horse-shoe,togeth-er wich many baskets of beautifully arranged cut flowers, formed part of the scene. There were many useful, elegant and valuable presents given them by their friends, both from home and abroad. Mr. and Mrs. Telfer took the evening train for Louisville to visit friends and the exposition. They will return to Bedford, where a reception will be given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Gardner by the mem bers of the Methodist church, of which the groom is pastor. We hope the future of this new married couple may be as happy as its beginning was pleasant and auspicious. The Louisville Commercial contains the following, concerning the exhibit of Monroe county at the Exposition: "The Monroe county, Indiana, exhibit has been increased by some carved and polished specimens of blue and gray marble from the quarries of Dunn, Moore & Co., near Bloomington. The design and finish of the articles contr ibuted are very artistic, and represent a carved column and card receiver of each variety of the stone. This new product of the Indiana quarry country is backed up by inexhaustible deposits, readily taken out and susceptible, of a hard, even polish. It is becoming a favorite article with furniture manufactures for use, as table tops and mantles; and the new custom houses at Chicago and St. Louis show some fine work composed of the new marble." The sixth week of the Southern Exposition opened with increased interest and a finer show than ever. The display of blooded stock is very fine, some of the most noted sires and dams in the United States are on exhibition both in the thoroughbred and trotting classes. The music constantly improves; the cool weather adds to the pleasure of a visit to the art Gallery; the roller coaster is a never ending amusement; the Government and artic exhibit attract the thoughtful as well as the curious. Every person in reach of the Exposition should surely visit it.

"The Slave's Devotion" is a comedy drama written to represent the happy-go-lucky warm-hearted darky as he really was, showkg at the same time a thrilling and relastic picture of real life. We are sure that all patrons will be amply repaid by visiting this excellent feast of mirth, music and frolic, next Thursday night Saturday (to-day) is the last day upon which a voter can move from one voting precinct to another without losing his right to vote. All changes of residence from and after forfeit the right to vote. Maj. Gordon at Ellettsville today at 1 o'clock.

Edward McGee has sold his interest in the store and now has a position as traveling salesman for the clothing house of Hyddleburg Brothers, of Baltimore. Ben Smith ("Reddy") is now a candidate for the legislature down in Kansas. There's no telling what will happen to a Bloomington boy when he gets away from home these times.

The entertainment at the Hall next Thursday night promises to lie first class. "Slave's Devotion." The exercises at the Methodist church last Sunday night were largely attended and very interesting. u. Prof. E. Ballentine will occupy the pulpit -4i the United Presbyterian church to-morrow (Sunday) morning. All are invited. Everybody should go to Ellettsville this morning on the train and hear a good speech from Maj. Gordon. Round trip, 35 cents. Hear Maj. Gordon at Ellettsville to-day. Those desiring to attend can procure special rates on the noon train and return at 4:30 o'clock. The billiard tables in the Hall are to be moved to make, room for the crowd to attend the "Slave's Devotion." Reserved seats at the Post Office.

Quite a numoer of the farmers of Monroe county attended the State fair at Indianapolis this week and report the exhibit up to the average. On Thursday Ben Butler and St. Johns were the attractions.

Senator Willard spoke the word to a dog,several empty benches and a few men last Tuesday night. The canine soon grew tired and went out preferring to stand in the rain, but the benches stayed the eloquent Senator out. Judge Gardiner, of Washington, Indiana, was in the city last Monday starting a second son in the university. The Judge is one of the leading Republicans in Indiana, and he states to the Telephone that the prospects for success were never so bright in sections of the State where he has been. In the coal mines of Daviess county he looks for very large gains, and also from among the Irish, The many friends of Mrs. Henry Rott will he grieved to hear of the death of her little daughter Ada, that occurred Sunday night "last. Little Ada was only eight years old, but her winning ways and kind disposition made her a favorite with those who knew her. She was only sick a week, but from the first it seemed as though she must go, and when the Sabbath came again her little life went out Tuesday afternoon the funeral took place from the Presbyterian church and a large audience gathered to pay their respects. Prof. Ballentine and Rev. Carrier had charge of the services. It's better than a circus to go into Tube Smith's store since he returned from the east Last Monday a car load of boxes arrived, and what wasn't in them ain't worth mentioning. When you go into his store now you must call for what you want, you can't take time to see it all. As, for example, he has more than five hundred variety of vaces; he has castors of every variety, in price as low as two dollars and as high as you want them; the .selection of hollow-ware is larger than all other stocks combined, and sold almost at your own price; the show of home ornaments, for the mantles, stands, tables and genera decorations is as large as any in any large city. Are all these thing true? Go and see for your self, and our word for it you will not leave without buying something, Tobe Smith sells two large-sized boxes of matches for five cents. How? Why? Tli answer is easy. He watches carefully the bankrupt sales of the country last week he received a telegram of

a very large one in the east; in less

than twenty-four hours he was there, and though he bought the goods at a mere trifle, they are just as good as if the house had not failed financial!. See?

The second cheap excursion to the exposition Thursday morning was largely patronized. The exposition will continue open until the 25th of this month, and those who have an opportunity should not fail to attend. Word has been received from Rev. A. C. McKelvey stating that he can not accept the call by the United Pi'esbyteriait congregation at this place. Thii will necessitate the holding of a congregational meeting to make out a call for some one else.

A Greencastle paper says: The enrollment fttttcta&U reached five hundred Tuesday morning, which, taking previous years as a guide, indicates an attendance this year of fully six hundred and fifty. The present Senior class is the largest in the history of the University. It nSmbers 56. In another column of this issue appears the fall announcement of the City Book Store. Prof. Cole has had much experience in selecting such stock as he carries as a glance will convince. His supply of stationery, wall paper, window shades, &c, fcc, is equal to any ever exhibited in our city and deserves careful examination from the general public. The breaking down of John McCullough, the well-known heroic actor, will proye a sad loss to the stage. He was a great favorite with the large class of theater-goers who admire robust and virile acting rather than the finesse of artistic study. He was the greatest Virgin ius of them all, a noble Roman in every lineament and pose, and if he does not recover we shall not look upon his like in the character for a long time. May citizens of Bloomington haye heard McCollough, as he has often played at Indianapolis and Louisville. There has not been too much rain, as yet, in this part of Indiana. There were portions of Orange, Washing, ton and Lawrence counties that had been literally backed by a long continued drouth, and when the time came for plowing for the winter wheat crop, the ground was so dry and hard that a stout team could not drag the breaking plough through it. The rains of the past week have been copious and soaking and have extended all over Southern Indiana. The dried-up streams have been filled, the ground throughly wet and softened, and the farmers will now have ail the conditions of soil necessary for their fall seeding. New Albany item: "Mr. C. P. Tuley and daughter, Miss Ella Tuley, of Bloomington, after a brief visit to the exposition and visiting friends in' this city, returned fo Bloomington last night" - The Lawrence connty fair begins next Wednesday.

George W. Jul Han speaks for the Democrats to-day. W. W. Browning, Democratic candidate for Representative, was in town the last of last week. M iss Belle Ax tell, of Blooming ton, returned home Tuesday after a short visit with her brother Charles at Washington, Indiana. Where was Col. Matson last Saturday night from the time the ex

cursion came in from Ellettsville.

until the train went north? He had better stayed at Ellettsville. Perhaps he would have been in bettev company. It is probable that Mr. Blaine's engagements in Ohio and West Virginia )vill permit him to visit this State between the Oth and 10th of October An effort will be made to have him visit at least three or four of the leading cities in Indiana.

The south bound passenger train on the L., N. A. & C. Ry., due in New Albany at 7:1 5 a. m., was derailed two miles north of Providence, Friday morning, the locomotive, baggage, express and mail ear and one passenger coach leaving the tiuck, the locomotive and baggage car partly turning over. No one was hurt aud but little damage, it is stated, was done the train. The accident caused a delay or several hours in the arrival of the train in this city. The Republican Grand Rally, the last of the camj&ign of 1884, will be held in Bloomington Saturday, October 25th, when it is expected to make one of the most imposing demonstrations ever known in this section of Indiana. Several of the best speakers of the Country Lave been obtained to address the people on that day, and it is expected that they shall have an audience of 10,000 people. The pa

rade is also to be a leading feature,

it being intended that every indus

try, trade and business in Monroe

county shall be represented. It will

be a grand occasion, and , Repub

licans every where are expected to

be getting in readiness for that last

ana grana aay or tne campaign or

tne year 1884. Last Saturday night Matson and

his lieutenants arranged for a grand

demonstration up at Ellettsville, and an excursion was to run from Bloomington. The crowd at Ellettsville

was very respectable, but aboard the train that left Bloomington was a drunken crowd that was a disgrace even to a Democratic meeting. It

was anything to get a crowd; tickets were given to anybody who would promise to carry a torch, and by the time all the torches were out and

the train was ready to start it was indeed a sweet looking assembly. By the time Ellettsville was reached the "critter" was in full effect, and yelling like wild barbarians the torchlight "procession" started,

some running others walking and some cutting across the corners, not forgetting in the meantime to keep up a hedious noise. As soon as the meeting was reached the fun began, and it wasn't long until the speakers were compelled to give up their talking and the drunken crowd took possession. Good citizens who accompanied the crowd and who live in Ellettsville, denounce the occasion as the most disgraceful in the history of any political party ever known in Monroe county. The train returned to Bloomington about 10:30 o'clock, and before the mob could be suppressed sqyen of their number were lodged in jail. Considering that this campaign was to be conducted without using a drop of whiskey, last Saturday night will do as a starter. The people of Ellettsville, however, have had enough.

Mrs. Amanda Hughes is visiting her daughter Mrs. John C Vpss, at Bedford. Maj. Gordon at Ellettsville this afternoon. Go up on the train and hear him.-35cts round trip. Slave's Devotion," the greatest of all Southern dramas, at Mendelssohn Hall, Thursday night, Oct. 9th.

The daughter of D. L. Demaree is now quite sick with typhoid fever. Her mother is jmt able to he aboot from the same kind of an attack. Miss Haona Raraage, a young lady well known in the north end of the county, was married to Frank H. Brown, Sep. 21t in Arkansas City, Kansas. The game law with regard to shooting quails and pheasants, expires the 15th of October, and Nimrods will then be permitted to shoot quail until the 20th of December without a violation of the law. Quails are reported to be numerous. William R. Asher, a graduate of

1883 from the University, addressed the Republican club of Washington township last week in a lively speech. They gave "Billy" a good hearing and in return he "gave his audience a good speech. The regular monthly meeting of the W. C. T. TJ. will be held on Monday evening, Oct. 6th, at 7 o'clock, in the Walnut St. Church.

All officers and members of coirfmittees especially requested to be present. Av vote was taken on the excnrs ion train last Thursday, that went to Louisville, resulting as follows: Blaine, 112; Cleveland, 64; St. Johns, (i! Til a;

When the result was announced con siderable enthusiasm was manifest

Vincennes Commercial: "Mr. K. O. Hert, of Owensburg, Ind, has been appointed Assistant Traveling Passenger Agent, under W. B. Hallsted, with headquarters at Union Depot, Vincennes. Mr. Hert is a young man of great ability, comes highly recommended and wil make a good citizen. His advent anion" us is at an opportune moment, when the ever popular O. &M. is rushed with business and the head and hands of the affable genera! agent are crowded -with work." Very early Thursday morning Clerk D. W. Browning was called to the door by some persons from Salt Creek township, who .informed him that during the previous day Enoch Sexton had been found dead in the woods, and that they wanted a coroner. As the coroner is Dr.. Gaston, at Stanford, Dr. Maxwell was obtained from this city and went out to the place, which is near Friendship church in Salt Creek township. The facts in the case are about as follows: The night before (Tuesday night) young Sexton went over to John Huntington's where his mother lay sick, and staying all night, in the morning started home when his mother asked iim to shoot her a squirrel. A boy of

Huntington's went with Sexton until they found one, then left him. After he had left he heard three more shots from the gun, but thought nothing more of it By night time, however, youhg Sexton, did not turn up, and his father becoming alarmed secured two or three neighbor and started on the hunt for him. They had not gone very far until lie was found lying dead, and the gun beside him. An examination proved that the ball had shot through the roof of his mouth, and the lips not being bruised , it is supposed he blew into, the gun and it went off, killing him

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