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WALTER BRADFUTK, Proprietor.

THE OFFICIAt REPUBLICAN PAPER OF BLOOMINGTON AND MONROE COUNI

Published Friday, with Tuesday Extra.

VOL 14

BLOOM JNGTON, INDIANA, AUGUST 9. 1889.

NO 24

LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. Sallie Nuckola, of Bloomington, is visiting friends in the vicinity of Salem.

Mr. Cassell, chief of the train dispatcher s forc-2, is sick and not able to be on duty. C. P. Tuiey and family now occupy the new residence on south College Avenue.

Eli Boruff is adding an addition to his residence on west 4th str?et that will be quite an improvement John W. Suskirk and wife have returned from Martinsville, where they have been for the past four weeks.

The Bloommgton base ball club is to play the Mitchell boys on their grounds the loth. David Bray and family, of Indianapolis, are visiting friends in the west part of the county. Prof. Gilbert and wife are in the city. The Professor takes a position in the University in September. Rev. W. JR. Halstead was at Indianapolis this week attending a meeting of the DePauw university board.

It may be of interest to our suburban friends to know that the new chair factory will be in operation next week.

Mr. and Mrs. Will Hunt and baby, of Chicago, are here visiting Mrs. Hunt s mother, Mrs. M. J. McCoy, on west 6th street.

Nathan Smith, south of town, will move to Bloomington in a few week?. He will occr.ov the Alexander brick property, south Walnut street. Prof. OMbert and wife have rented the lu ' e property, east Kirkwood Ave The Professor leaves this week for Washington, to attend to some business, and Mrs.

Gilbert will visit Indianapolis friends.

L-C.Oaks,a former student of Indiana University now living at Val-" paraiso, has distinguished himself by inventing a new lamp chimney. Owing to sickness Mr. B. F, Adam?, jr., did not get to go to Kansas. S. E. Carmichael was also detained by the sickness of his child. Mrs. Mullikin and her daughter Mrs. Thomas Olliphant, returned to thvir lv me at Columbus, Kansas, yesterday. Both were former residents of this ulace.

Gospori Enterprise: "Superintendent Mansfield of the I. & V., in company with other gentlemen, was here Wednesday making a survey of the railr;ad that is to be built

from this niace to the Uitr Civek

quarries. The construction of this road is now undoubtedly assured. M

As st a tea m tne telephone sev

eral weeks z.go, Henry S. Bates will

be the new deputy postmaster. He

will go in the office next week, ,nd

Mr. jbeitus has kiudlv ottered to t

learn him how to read postal cards

and lick stamps for the general

public. W. J. Do ids pent the last week at Chattanooga, Tenn., where he

was a guest of his brother, Andrew. He was much pleased with his trip and reports the Bloomington colony doing well. Newel Sanders, bis brother-in-law,returned from Europe last Fridav

J. H. Louden was taking part in the National Chess tournament at Indianapolis this week. Mrs. Carroll, living atChatwood, Morgan county, is a guest of the

family of W. T. Miller.

The Institute Club will be one of

the musical and literary features of the county institute.

Prof. James K. Beck has returned from a visit to his old home, where he has been for several weeks.

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Remcsjnber the Gosport fair is the last week in August. It will be one of the best in Southern Indiana.

NEW STOOK OF: FINE FLANNEL SHIRTS AT $1.00, $1 sr., 1J0 SUMMER TIES. COTTON A UE ami MOLESKIN PANTS.. WHITE DRESS SHIRTS. Open hack and trout. Plain and Pleated Losoms.

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CUT Till: PJIICKS X ALL MIGHT X THE MIDDLE.

SUMMER Lr H) DS FINE STIFF

The city council at its last meeting reappointed Garrison Reeves as night policeman.unti! the 15th. It is stated that there is to he another vacancy m the crons of teachers of the irraaed school. It was ever thus!

Mrs. Ella Lynn, of Yellow Springs, Ohio, is in the city and will visit her Bloomington friends for tho next month.

Come and See for Yourself. West Side Square. One Door North of Alley.

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Charae Seward and Miss Mary Fitzpatriek, who were married at Greencistle the 4th of July, will make their future home with Mrs, Lizzie Binkiey, east 7th street. A number of our colored people are attending the camp meeting at Spencer. Yesterday the 7 th street A. M. E. choir went over to furnish the music. Rev, Simpson is also attending. . Bullard, while working in the plaining mill yesterday evening,had a terrible gash cut in his left handHe counts that year lost that the saw does not eat a finger or shake hands with him, as yesterday. The Sabbath Schools of Monroe county will probably hold meetings in the county Sept. 3rd, 4th and 5th. One of the meetings will be held in Bloomington and two in the country. State Secretary W. N. Bell will attend.

Miss Joe Carter, of Smith ville, met with a very painful accident last Tuesday evening. While out horseback riding the horse in front kicked her just below the right knee. Fortunately no bones were broken .

Prof. H. B. Miter has resigned his position as teacher of Rhetoric and Elocution in Indiana University, and will not return in September. His successor has not yet been announced. He only spent one year in the institution. Lieut. Walter Howe was up at Cornell University, Iowa, last week and spent two days preparatory to taking charge of the military department of the institution. The enrollment is over 5C0 and studying of military tactics are made compulsory with the male students. Last Tuesday while Mrs. Elias Able was coming down stairs she became light headed and fell for some distance, breaking her right arm above the wrist. It was carefully placed in position by Dr. Maxwell, jr., but as he is in her seventieth year, it will take the break a long time to heal.

Sheriff Farr is having the court room cleaned up, but not before it needed it by several years. The walls and ceiling are to be painted, the wood work varnished, new matting put on the floor, and hereafter Judge Pearson will occupy a handsomely finshed and upholstered chair.

Remember, all kinds of job work at the Telki'hoxk office. Prices always reasonable. Dodgers, letter

heads, &c, printed in a few hours j

after ordered. Prof. J. R. Weathers, principal ot the New Albany public schools, was in the citv on a visit this week. He was a student in the university several yearj ago. The State Horticultural Society met at Mitchell this week and the attendance was large. Those from here wre Fred Fess, Joseph Dinsmore and Wui. Bunker and wife.

Another good citizen is to be added to Bloomington in the person of Jonathan May, who intends to move from his farm and occupy hishouso on Walnut street, vacated by J. M. McGee,

The following are the officers of the newEllettsville lodge of Knigh ts of Pythias: Alonzo Faulkner,Chancellor Commander; John B. Fulk, Vice Chancellor; J. K. Phipps, Prelate; W. T. Harris, Treasurer; W. W. Moberly, Master of f inance; W. W. Harris, Keeper of Records ;Ch as. Jackson, M aster at Arms. The Bloomington delegation at Warsaw write that their anticipations are not being realized. Editor Feltus came home sick Wednesday, Mrs. Joe Warder was taken sick at Indianapolis but was able to go farther, and C R. Worrall was sick at Warsaw. It is stated that the proper preparations were not made to entertain ti e visitors. Among those who will take part in the Old Settlers' meeting at Unlonville tho. 11th are Ira J. Chase, Jas. V. Mitchell, Wm. Waltmaa, Geo. W. Cooper, Joseph Moore, and Geo. W. Terry, The biggest bear story told by an old settler will be

rewarded with a handsome present. A display of relics will be made. Isaac W. C.iitwood, Joshua Pryor and Daniel Robertson are Marshals of the day, and Thos. Peterson, Geo. Brock ind Milford Young committee on refreshment stands.

Mrs. Wm. H. Byerly, ast 3rd street, was pleasantly surprised on

Friday ever ing, it being her birth

day. Her relatives, neighbors and friends met in a body at herhoma, and enjoyed a very pleasant evening. After refreshments were served, several apj ropriate presents were given, one being a handsome chair from her husband, Wm. H. Byerly. Mrs. Byerly in a very amiable woman and knows how to entertain her friends, if she is taken by surprise. The company dispersed at a late hour, after wishing her many returns of the day. Photos, all styles at Evans',

Jon .Kobinson,the father-in-law of James M. Hunter, will move to Bloomington in a short time. He has rented the handsome property of 8, K. Rhorer in tin east part of town, just west of Tobo Smith. While at Pittsburg flenryS. Bates was presented with a bible by Mrs. Bollman. It was taken from the drift at Johnstown, but the name on the fly leaf is so washed by the water that it is impossible to make it: out. The trustees of the graded school building are having the wood-work, boiSfftdde and out, p ainted. The contract was Jet to A. T. and Homer Massy, who have a force of ten hands at work and they will be kept busy for the next month.

At the council meeting Tuesday night the petition to macadamize Morton street from the depot north, was favorably received and an ordinance ordered to prepare for the work. This will be a great improvement and one that is much needed.

The gas well company at Spencer, after drilling down 711 feet, struck a vein of salt water. A pint of the water was evaporated and three quarters of an ounce sf salt was extracted. Judging by Bloomington's experience, they had as will abandon the work.

Bloomington Democrats are talking up a "tariff reform" meeting. "Tariff reform" is the new name for the coming campaign. This "reform" meeting is to be held 6ome time in September and an effort is to be made to get Senator Voorhees to come and talk to the people. The secret of the whole business is that Voorhees is now in the canvass for re-election to the Senate and his admirers are bringing him here to push on the boom against ex-Gov. Gra'. The element that folio trs Bob. Miers is for the ely ex-Governor, but the John W. Buskirk wing is for the Tall Sycamore. So the tight is on.

18 8 9. Annxial OF

Fair

MONROE COUNT"!7

TO BE HELD AT THE GROUNDS

Bloomington, Indiana. SEPT 16th to 20th

A Splendid Speed Ring, Fine Grounds.

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Gr-ood Halls,

f Address tl;e Secretary. Geo. P. Campbell, for particulars.

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AND CROP MULTIPLIER The most Satisfactory reports; come to us from all quarters where these Fertilizers wcr used last Season. These Fertilisers seem to be per fectly adapted to the war ts of this soil, supplying just what is needed to grow good crops of wheat, Grass and Corn. Study the wants of your soil. Investigate the results obtained from the different Fertilizers in the market. Then of course you will use the one that promises the best returns. We will use from 50,00 j to 7". 000 bushels of wheat each year and we want to buy ;:t from VloM--.e County farmers. WE are more interested in the quant' ty and quality of wheat raised in this County than in selling yon therrtilizer WE can't make good dour out of bad whes.t and YOU can't raise good wheat without FERTILIZING. One price to everybody, whether you buy 1

sack or a car load. Call and See Samples and learn Prices Collins & Ka,rselL

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Sept. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, 1889.

Excellent Grounds; Fine Race Course; Plenty of Shade and abundance of fre&h water and refreshments. Trotting, Pacing and Running races each day. ROMAN CHARIOT .RACE. In three heats, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Lady's ten mile horseback race on Thursday. Pest Live Stock Show in Southern Ind. Finest displav of Agricultural, Scientific, Mechanical, Domestic and Miscellaneous products, LIBERAL PitEMHJiUS PAID IN FULL. P STIRRING- :-: BAND :-: MUSIC. J Cheap Railroad rates. FAIR PLAY. Wm, M. Franklin, Pres. Matt. Matthews, Sec'y.

Choicest Coffee, Teas, Tobbaccos and Cigars, at the grooery store of Lewis Williams, opposite Sew ard's Foundry. Call and get prices. White and Yellow corn for sale W. J. All ex.

Pnett & Sears for th ii'.-st lunch Ea-i side.

"W anted To borrow One Thousand 'ollars. Will give as Seetmty fir. mortgage or. good l?r .i of 217 aero. . FkuDvk. -Lookout for the Red Letter next week at thr Uanner.'

Save trouble ty buying bread out of the East Side Bread Wagon. Al

ways freed). Building Material of all kinds at low prices. W. J. Allbx.

xiuckeyv Iiir.iiuis. Drcpper.,and ..iowers,Suiky a? d luvlving R.rJces, .seed itye, fco, &c. iiincer twine at oid prices, at Alleys. - Remomber that Charley .icl'bei-s-tirs, formerly in ihe hardware bu -.os, is now propriit;: of the ' rreevu Corner Grocery v. neve he v ill be pleased to set- iiis old customers, and a host oi a -.v o ies Sugar, Coffey, Tea, Flour, Canned '"Joda. Always Jim w. RobiubOfci Bros.

A new helper at Evans gallery.1 Good tin-types at Evan.

Take your rounuy produce to (barley McPheoters', Graeves old stand.

A prompt and free delivery ot goods at Charley McPheeterH' new grocery. We claim to make the best Ice Cream, and one trial will convince you of the fact. Delivered to any

part of the city Swindler & Co. Take a chkw of my new selection of Tobacco, and while in the stoie examiud goods and prices. Lewis William.

Complete stock of Groceries Always glad to exchange for country produce. Robinson Bros., northeast corner, -All kinds of Lunch served at all hours, at II. T. Swindler fc Co. Cook stoves of all kinds including the celebrated Peerless Gasoline family cook stove (best in the world) call and see then;. W. J ALLX.

If vou want the best Bread that is Baked in the city, go to II. T Swindler ,ir Co. Good and fresh every day. Try II. T7wiudle7Zo.ss Ice Cream ioda-water. It i$ extra good.

Call and see the Studebaker Wagons before you buy. It gives the best satisfaction of any in the market. W. J. Ali-ex.

Hoiizman& Shovel, in the meat shop west of Hemp Wilso n, keep the verjf best beef ?jv1 lit lowest prices. Give them a call.

Call and sea Robinson Bros. Unusually large taock of Groceries of all kinds. Prices alwayn the lowest

A nice, fresh stock of staple and fancy groceries, at Charley McPfceters, the old Greeves corner. - , ,,!. ,, , , For the beH beer at oest prices, at Holtzman & S bo vol's meat shop. Dinsmore's old stand.

L. B. Bray and Jopx Thomas are Charlky McPhickteks' able assistants in the grocery trade, over at the southeast corner. Bo sore you find the place. They are, each one, accommodating, and pleasant people to trade with.

We will sell goods much cheaper since we made the improvements in our room. We do this because we feel so much more ciaeerl'ul in our handsome new room. Come and see us. ROBERTSON BROS

FOR

Early FALL Styles

g" Please Call at Mrs. G regory j.

She also keeps a nico lot of Ladies

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Underwear.

nd Door North Col

lege Avenue.

DOOR ABOVE Dr.1 Craine's.

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