Bloomington Telephone, Volume 14, Number 3, Bloomington, Monroe County, 7 June 1889 — Page 1

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WALTER BRADFUTE, Proprietor.

THE OFFICIAL REPUBLICAN PAPER OF BLOOMINGTON AND MONROE COUNTY.

Published Friday, with Tuesday Extra.

VOL. 14

LOCAL NEWS

BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA, JUNE

1889.

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Boom the town!

License to marry: William E. Fender to Martha E, Lucas Fi ne Shi rts at the Corner . Rolla Walker has been placed at the head of the shipping department at Showers' factory. The New Albany Ledger says the raspberry crop will be ready for the market by the 10th and will be euoimous.

Miss Blanch Gel wick and Miss Jesk Neff.of Greencastie,will spend commencement with Misses Laura and Lyda Clark. Charley Owen, a brother of Marshal Owen, was in the city the first of the week visiting hU friends. He is now in the mail service on the railroad. Prof. Jenks has rented the Buskirk property, north end of College Avenue, now occupied by Prof. Woodford. His family consists of a wife and two children.

Mis. Nutt is a guest of the family ofH. C. Duncan and will remain through commencement. She is the wife of Dr. Nutt, a ormer president of the University and will bo kindly remembered by many citizens. At the last meeting of the W. C. T. U. a vote of thanks was returned to D. O. Spencer for his very appropriate and suggestive painting, which he presented to the Union It represents a lad taking a drink of watei from the "Old Oaken Bucket."

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The "old bed' the well known fishing hole at Harrodsburg, has been drained. Proverbial with fisherman's luck the "big haul" that was expected resulted in less than 25 pounds. Rev. Thomas Clark, of Vincennes, is in the city to attend the reunion of the class of '72 and will occupy the pulpit of the Christian church HWidayr both jiunmng and evening.

Fi ne Neckwear at the Corner . Sherman Davis has returned from Wichita, Kansas, where he has been teaching. His health is much better than a year ago and he is much pleased with the "peerless city of the plains." G. L. Brandon has closed the trade with Prof. Anizi Atwater for two lots on University Heights, one fronting toward the park and the other fronting south. He intends to erect a handsome residence at once. Boom the town!

For a time it was feared that Henry Gentry, the well known dog show man, was lost in the great catastrophe at Johnstown, Pa., but a telegram Tuesday evening stated that he was safe. He had been at Johnstown the day before the Hood. A colored character about town was pent to jail Wednesday for 30

days for disturbing the entertainment at the opera house the night before. The opera house pays a license for each entertainment and the person ho goes there to raise a disturbance is quite likely to land in jail. FI annel Shi r t s at the Cor ner . On Saturday, the 14th of June, Henry Eller desires to meet all soldiers of the late or Mexican wars over 72 years old at the court house at 11 o'clock, when some kind of an organization will be formed. At noon Mr. Eller proposes to make all

those present his guests and tifike

them to the hotel for dinner.

Mitchell Commercial: 'Mrs.

Esther Stewart, the mother ofRobert Stewart, of Bloomingtoni and James Q. Stewart, died at her home near Lawrenceport, May 31stl aged 87 years. The burial occurred at Lawrenceport last Saturday. . 1 . At a recent meeting of the trustees! Prof. D. H. Ellison was elected Superintendent of the Mitchell schools. He is well qualified and the schools will doubtless do well under his calre. . . . Mrs. Henry Wodlery, of Bloomington, was a guest at Isom BjUrton's last week, and from here Wieut to

visit her father. Uncle Eli Barton,

of near Georgia7

Fine Prince Albert m M A- .a- I

am ts at cae3 uoraer .

Petitk" - are being circulated and signed by Miuost everybody asking the commissioners to make an appropriation to erect a memorial building in the court house yard. The G. A. R. post decided that a building would be preferable to a monument, as it could be used for storing away and exhibiting relics of the war, flags, fcc, as well as a place for post meetings. Such a building would uost little more luan a monument, and while answering the purpose of commemoration in every respect, would be much more useful. St r aw Hats Fine Style at the Corner . The high school commencement will be held at the chapei this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The programme is as follows: "Chivalry," Frank MoKinley; "Scotland's Singer," Minnie Stewart; "Self-mastery,' James

Gordon; Chorus-" After the Storm; 7 "Fashion," Mary Wooleryj Canada," Edward Hepley; "The Blind," Nellie O. Spencer; Chorus-"Corne to the Fair"; "Radicalism' Horner Woolery; "The Auumc&u Girl," Clara Smith; t'horus"Song of the Volunteers." Miss Clara Smith is awarded the honor scholarship. The motto of the class is to be "Student Always." There is no gas news. The well has been allowed to rest most of the time since the last issue of the Tklepkoxe. At the time the shoot

ing vyts done last Monday evening, the foreman doubted whether or not the large dynamite cartridge had exploded, as the report of the shot was heard several minutes before the time for the fuse to burn up to the required place. He believed that it exploded prematurely,accordingly yesterday morning a "go-devil" was tent down with the hope that it would explode the cartridge, but it failed and another effort will be made to-day. The piping will then be placed in the well, when the result will be known of the first effort. In the mean time boom the town! Novelties in Col -lars at the Corner.

FINE

NOBBY

STYLISH

Full Liu e New Styles Lace Curtains $1.00 pair up. AT

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WIG

Boom the town !

A dispatch from Washington states that Dr. R. M. Weir has been removed from the pension board and Dr. A. J. Axtell appointed. This will jje a general surprise to the citizens.of Monroe county, as the appointment has been regarded as first class in every respect. The men to ho signed the petition of Br. Axtell originally did not do so out of any ill-will to Dr. Weir, and the influence that has caused a change has been so underhanded and secret that few knew that such an effort was being made. Both were members of the Grand Army, Dr. Weir ftince 1884 and Dr. Axtell since 1887. The letters and papers in the case are being copied and will be here in a few days,when the Telephonic expects to have something further to say. If Dr. Weir or any other man has been removed from office on account ot charges made against his character, he should have a right to defend himself. If he has been guilty of anything that disqualifies htm to hold office, it will be news to the people. M. Volpert makes the best cream end Ices. Ice Cream and Ices at M. Volpert's Bakery. Cream and Ices delivered to any pari of the city at M. Volpert's bakery.

We offer Special Bargains this week in Straw Hats, Stiff Hats of all Colors, Fine Light Colored Suits and extra Pants in Strides and Checks, Liister Coats, Fine Worsted Summer Coats and Summer Underwear.

Call and examine these goods and learn Prices. BE SURE YOU GET INTO THE RIGHT PLACE.

West Side Square. One Door North of Alley.

At the regular meeting of the city council Tuesday night Wilson Adams was elected school trustee. In the caucus the names of three candidates were voted for,resulting in 2 votes for Frank It. Woolicv, 2 for Henry C. Duncan and 2 for Wilson Adams. The petitions from the Fire company and hn the citizens asking that Garrison Reeves be re-instated for night policeman were rend and laid on the table bv a uuaninious vote. An ordinance was passed ordering that "IrA street be improved lrom the railroad west to the corporation line. The report of the finance committee was adopted. It increases the salary of the Ma; or from 200 and fees to 8:550 and fees, of the Marshal from :J00 and fees to $2 5 and fees, of the Attorney from 6125 to 6175, of the firemen from $12 to lt per year. This will be an additional expense to the city of about 400, and yet with the in

crease, is the smallest amount paid i

to its oillcers by any city of the size in the State. The salaries could have been near doubled and not have been as hin its when the city was first organized, as the tax duplicate is almost twice as large. The Telijpuonk can find no fault with the action of the council on this question. Doom the town! A meeting of the executive committee of the Improvement Society of College Ave. M. E. church was held June 1st. The object of the meeting was to consult on the subject of frescoing, and re-carpeting the church After due consideiation it was unanimously decided to postpone the work indefinitely. The money of the society is safely invested and bearing good interest. An earnest endeavor of the society will be made to add to the fund, ani the ladies of the church are recommended to begin preparations by making articles (fancy as well as useful) for a 'Fair," to be held the week before next Christmas. It was decided that a statement of the action of the committee be published in the city papers for the information of those whom it may concern. Mrs. Helen Orchard, Pres., Ada Tuley, Sec. The Preparatory commencement will take place Monday, June 10th, in college chapel. The students who will graduate take pleasure in inviting their parents, friends, and acquaintances to attend these exercises. The class numbers forty-five and it hopes to do as well as all Prep, classes have heretofore done in entertaining the audience which will greet their efforts on that daw

Miss Dora Campbell, of Dayton, Ohio, is iii the city a guest of C. C. Turner and family.

Ice Cream and Ices at M. Volpert's Bakery. Caeam and Ices delivered to any part of the city at M. Volpert's bakery.

: r;.:r.i i w color more goods than any other - ;iu:.uc, uii'i to ivc more brilliant and . j (', colors. Ask lor lUc Diamond, and take .. "'i.er. . ;)i2ss Dyed Lout Cohed jjJr.isnis Ren&wed ) cents. x Child can use them !! :'.r c;i:2iee! for all Fancy and Art Work. W'rthyays have; a full assortment of fti.imrt'm'l ' Dves on iiam'. On II and see SAMPLES OF COLORING. Modoc Soap Cleans, Briirhlens and Polishes Silverware, Piatedware, Nickle Plate, Tinware &c. Guaranteed not to Scratch. GRAND PA'S WONDER tSOAP. T"We have a fu' l assortment of Everything usually kept in a lust class Grocery & Provision Store. Collins & KarselL The Lender describes the shooting of the Salem gas well. "As but little gas was found at a depth of 703 feet on Friday, it was detei mined to go down still deeper, and Friday night a depth of 17 o feet was reached without an increased flow. The contractor, Mr. Runnels, feeling sure that hhooting the well would result in good, while in Louisville on Friday bought and shipped to Salem a 50-pound cartridge of dynamite and employed an expert to come here on Saturday and shoot it. About ;$00 feet of water was run into the well from the waterworks, the cartridge, a tin tube four inches in diameter and four feet long, was lowered and the fuse lighted. In a few moments a dull thud was felt and barely heard, and great volumes of slush and muddv water were thrown half as iiiijh as the derrick. After this subsided John L Williams advanced to within 10 feet

of the mouth of the well and threw a lighted match over the casing, A (Treat flame shot up, singeing Mr. Williams' whiskers, mustache and hair. The crowd broke forth in a great cheer, which was continued many minutes. There was much danger of the derrick burning, as ail attempts to smother the flames were futile. The hose was turned on the derrick and smoking ropes, and everything made wet. After this, by the aid of wet cloths with heavy boards on top of them, the tlames were subdued."

ow is the Time to Get Your

NEW

WHITE

GOODS

EMBEOIDERIE

EXAMINE THE NEW

Silks :: aiicl : Satixies, -A FULL STOCK OF

Napkins, :: Towels, :: Crashers.

Call

arid Examine.

We will pay the Highest

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Price

Is the city of Hloomington not going to respond to the cryVor help from the Conemaugh valley? With health, happiness and prosperity all aboul u, it is to be hoped the eity either officially or in a private capacity will take some action in this matter. For commencement Cream, Cakds and Ice go to M. Volpert's bakery. The Best Bread and Cakes at M. Volpert's Bakery. Cream and Ices delivered to any part of the city at M. Volpert's bakery.

Ben Kirby keeps a choice line Ice Cream made of pure Cream f Groceries. All new and fresh at at M. Volpert's North Side Bakery.

Try a dish.

bottom prices. All goods delivered promptly.

Remember that Charley MePleeters, formerly in the hardware busi

ness, is :nov proprietor of the corner.

Greeves Corner Grocery where he will be pleased to see his old customers, and a host of new ones.

Complete stock of Groceries. Always glad to exchange for country

produce. Kcbinson Bros., northeast

Sugar, Coffey, Tea, Flour, Canned Goods. Always fresh and nice. Robinson Bros.

Take your country produce to

stand.

Fine Candies, Nuts and Fruits, at the City Bakery Jtott's old stand, East Side Square.

Ice cream made and delivered to order to any part of the City. City Bakery, East bide Square. Vv iha ij9 i9 n$ A.00 ttNAao

(Jiarloy Met heeters', Greeves oldjat Uoltxman & Shovel'a meat shop.

Din&moro's old stand.

The Collins & Karsell mill is now running and tilling all orders. Use none but .he Roller Process flour.

A prompt and free delivery of

A niee,fresh stock of staple and fancy groceries, at Charley McPheeters' the old Greeves corner.

Call and see Robinson Bro3.

A prompt ana tree delivery orUnusuaiiy large stock of Groceries goods at ( barley McPheetors' new,of all kinda. prices always iho

grocery

We claim to make the best lee Cream, and one trial wilt convince you of the fact. Delivered to any part; of the city Swindler & Co

lowest.

HoltamanA Shovel, in the meat shop west of Hemp Wilson, keep the

ver: btht beef and at lowest prices. Give them a call.