Bloomington Telephone, Volume 15, Number 125, Bloomington, Monroe County, 16 May 1893 — Page 1

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WALTER BRADFUTE, Proprietor. THE OFFICIAL REPUBLICAN PAPER OF BLOOMINGTON AND MONROE COUNTY i Published Friday, with Tuesday Extra VOL 15 BLOOMING TON, INDIANXjLAY6rT893. No 125

LOCAL NEWS

June 12th is commencement day. Licensed to marry: Thomas Vanp,lt to Nancy Allen May. Raymond Iuess is now working with the Ellettsville bakery. ' Mrs. Morton Carothcrs is at Ft. Ritner, where the will spend several days with her parents. Ben Duprce is making prepara tions to leave at once for Indianapolis, tc have his eye. treated. Charles Showers and wife have returned from a pleasant visit in the southern wrt of the State. John Slow has sold house and lot No. 87 in Maple Heights, to Cora Eoiuff. Consideration, $800. W. P. Dill has gone into a jobbing business, and will trade in grain, coal, wood and lire stock. Mrs. Florence Buskirk has returned from Indianapolis where she has been vis it ins ielatives for the past month. Carl Schruni, of Chicago, is in the city visiting friends. Carl is an old resident here and still owns a farm near the city. John O. Riley is arranging to build a two story house on a lit he recently bought on Lincoln street, north of John E catty. George Edwards has sold his house and lot, No. 62 in seminary addition, to the University Park Iiand Co. Consideration, $8J0. J ames Byan expects to return to Martinsville Monday. He is still suffering from rheumatism, and though some better, he is not well. Mrs. Robert Brown, west 6th street, who has been dangerously s .ck, is now reported out of danger and will be able to be out in a few d:ys. In the Williams vs Cowden case, in regard to a private road running through his place, the jury found for the defendant after being up all night. Jeff. Robinson, a brakeman on the Monon, has been promoted to the position of extra -conductor. Jeff, hits been with the road for several years and deserves some good position. John f ord, a well known colored citizen who was arrested a few days ago on an old fiiie, was released from jail and is now in a critical condition at his home on west 5th street. Sup't. Dowden is not to have a dear iield for the office he now occupies, as Frank Tourner, W. P. Dill and Robert Northcott are all intmifvcd in that connection. The election is in June. Ben. Goodman, who left here some time ago for Africa, writes to Bloomington friends that he arrived sfe, but he Jikes United Slaus touch better. He was the pioprietcr of the 5 add 10 cent s tore on the ast side. Fire almost destroyed the principal portion of Koleen, a village 20 miles southwest of here, in Green county, early Thursday morning. Ihe stores of. W H. Mansfield and G eorge Anderson, the post office and G. A. R. hall were totally destroyed. Partly insured. Origin unknown. On next Friday night, at the old College chapel, Dr. Halstcad will deliver his well known address entitled ' Fun on a Farm." The proceeds are to go to the Athletic Association. This lecture is one of the best Dr. Halstcad ever delivered, and any one wishing to hear something will Ie amply repaid by attending. New goo1 s constantly Iwing rrceived at the 4 'Fountain Head" Ejirdware store.

SEiytOUS ACCIDENT OX JtUE WATER WORKS. From Friday's Daily : The first accident occurring on the water works happened this moning. John Newcom was seriously injured by a btcam drill falling on him. Mr. Newcom was helping to move vhe drill, which weighs about 500 poinds, when he accidentally slipped and fell in the trench: the drill fell in on lii in, crushing him to the Lx)ttom. He was badly mashed in the breast and bowels, also having hhi left arm broken. His injuries are very serious but are not thought to be fatal. Mr. Newcom is a citizen of Bloomington. living in Batman's addition, w here he was taken as soon as the accident occurred. He is dependent upon day labor for his support. A. steam drill is used for drilling holes into the stone found in the line in which the mains are placed It is made of iron and carried from point to point. The power s f urnished by a portable engine,the steam being connected to the drill with pipes. At the time of the accident they were working on north Walnut street, near Maj. Perry's residence. Dr. Whltted was called and gave the injured man the best of attention.

The 3-year-old child of William Peterson, in Benton township, died Friday. J. B. Bender has sold lot No. 19, South Park, to Mrs. Amanda Haywood. Consideration $110. Mrs. Julia Flemming, of Allegheny City, is in the city the guest of James Stone and family. Carl Berry, who was seriously injured by jumping from a train a few days ago. is able to be about again.

FARMERS! WE ARE NOW PREPARED to Fill ORDERS

Charles Butcher, who has been teaching school at Fairfax, intends taking up the study of law this summer.

Scott Collins and wife now occupy the kte Jerry Woodard farm. Mrs. Woodward also lives in the same house. Dr. Rise Holtxman was at Smithvilie Thursday, and will locate there as soon as he can make arrangements for an office.

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For Spring Crops. This Brand of FERTILIZER is so well known throughout Monroe and adjoining counties that it does not need any recommendation from us. If you don't know about it ask your neighbor who has used it. We have it NOW and will keep it until the close of the planting season.

Come and see us before you buy and let us have your orders early. COLLINS & KARSELL

NUTWOOD, WILKES: ELECTIONEER. STALLIONS WHOSE SERVICES WILL HE OFFERED AT

Congressman Cooper ha leen in Martinsville since Tuesday evening, consulting on the postoffiee situation. Before leaving he announced his purpose of recoaimendinj; Henry Shireman, Jr., as the successor of W. H. Dryden, present incumbent. Shireman's mane was an after-thought, sprung in the midst of a hitter fight waged by six applicants for the office. Mr. Shireman has held one or more minor offices. He was defeated for county clerk by the present incumbent of that office. The average condition of the wi nter wheat crop for all the States, ac)rding to the returns of the Department of Agriculture, is 75.3, agiiinst an average of SI in May last year. The highest average is in the South, and the lowest in the principal wheat-producing States of the North and West. Judge MoNutt, of Terre Haute, is axpected here Tuesday to try the caie of Lmcicome vs. Hadden, in which the daughter is sueing her mother, as guardian, alleging that the mother has been using 100 acres of land for which she paid nothing. Rev. J. H. Ketcham, of Indianapolis, has beenspsnding a few days with his Bloomington friends. Ho is now the presiding elder of the Indianapolis district. Mrs. Martha Beery is now making her home with Mrs. Rogers, eaiit 4th street. For some time sho h,as been living with her son James, at St. Louis. Otto Buzzard, who for some tit le has be m running a hay press, has sold it to Walter Brown. Otto is now unable for work, owing to a strain f hi? back. Jeflencs & Taylor, who have

j be3Q running a threshing machine, . are shipping it to Indianapolis, and I will trade or one of the largest i mt chines they c .a get. t . Joe Urmey,of the Carmichael & Urmcy stoic, will move his family j to Bloomington in about a month. 'Wool! Wool! I .Highest Cash Price aJ ways paid ! for WOOL at WICK'S BEE HIVE.

One raore week of court. There has been but little important busi- j

ness transacted this term, and there CT A TWItf A "DTI DP Ofi ffTrtnTT V A T TVT

SPKINGVILLE, INDIANA.

is very little more to do.

Dr. F. H. Kelly, of Owensville, has beci in the city visiting friends. While here he was the guest of Mr, Weathers, east Ath street. Divorces have been granted this term of court as follows: Silas Jackson from Sarah; Bell Pierce from Charles; Josie Sampson from Isaac.

The 'First Baptist church choir was uisde happy a few day ago by a gift of chairs from Carothers & Co., for which hearty thanks are extended. Drs, Holland and W. L.Whitted have returned from Indianapolis, where they have been attending the State Medical society which met Thursday and Friday. The Worthington machine works burned Friday. Two boys were playing in the oil room with matches and the well known result followed. The boys were badly burned. There was no insurance.

Mrs. W. A. Campbell, south of town, will here after make her home in Bloomington. Miss Sallie Mathel s, who has been living with her, will remain with Mr. Rhorer for a short time, and will then return to Blbmington. fc, MM I I i The dry house which is being ereetal at the chair factory will have a capacity of six cars. It will require about three weeks to complete the work, and the factory vv ill be compelled to shut down during that time. Dr. Potts, secretary of the board of health, was at Smithville, Thursday inspecting the sanitary condition of the little village. He states that it is in a more healthful condition than any town in the county that lie lias visited. Mr. Thompson, the engineer of the proposed Indianapolis, Bloomington & Bedford railroad, was in the city last night. He states that the details are being completed for ordering elections ia Lawrence and Morgan counties at the opportune time Mr. Sanders has been at

Chicago f or the past two weeks

RED NUTWOOD 21435, Record 2:27 $25 By Nut woikI 2:1SJ, sire of 10 with records from 2:00f to 2:30. 1st di'.m Ikssie (dniii of Nut Coal, 2:2i. ;uid Rm1 Nutwood. 2:2 7f )t by Herr's Hambletonian. 2d dnm Henrietta, by Pilot Jr. the sire of the dams of Maud S,2;0S; Jay-Eye-See 2;10, and 44 others in 2:0. M dam Fanny Henry, by Sir Henry (thoroughbred) PAVON1A 15035. $50 (Kntered in The Horseman's 812.iiOO.00 Guaranteed Stake, and Terre Haute $14,000.00 Purstl to be trotted in 1804.) By Jersey Wilkes, sire of Ohiiueretta, 2:10$, and S others in 2:30. 1st dam Pansy, by Pancoast, 2:21. sire of Ponce de Layon, 2,13, and IS oiheis in 2MI. 2d dam Hyacinth (whose daughters have produced five in 2:'J0), by Volunteer 5.1. iid dam Clara (dam of Dexter, 2:17 and Dictator, sire of Jay-Eye-See, 2:10. and the dam of Nancy Hanks, 2:04), by American Star 14. 4th dam McKinstry Mare. niai of Shark. 2;27J. " ' FALLIS BOY U691. " $0 By Fall is, 2;23 (sire of 5 in 2:30), son of Electioneer, sire of 120 with records from 2:08 to 2:30. 1st dam Ginv, by Mambino Champion 5130 (sire of G in 2:30) and son of Mambrino Chief, sire of the dams of 40 in 2;30. 2(1 dam Lucy, by Edwin Forrest 49, ilso sire of the second dam of Nancv Hanks, 2:04: Cherhston, 2;12i, etc. FLEETWING 507. $15 (Registered in the National Saddle Register.) Jet Black, 15J hands, sound, very handsome, and goes all the iraits with stylo, ease an 3 speed. He is by bullet, a direct d.cendant of Justin Morgan, founder of the Morgan family. His dam is by Star Denmark, the most celebrated of the wonderful Denmark saddle family. Bullet's dam is by Tone Hal. among whose deendant are Hid Pointer, 2:04$: Little Brown Jug, 2:ll-k etc., etc. NX, Live colts guaranteed and service fee not due until colt is foaled. Mares kept on good bluegrass at $1.00 per month. 9 Remember the country is full of culls; but first-class Light Harnessand Saddle Horses are in greater demand and at higher prices than ever before.

Fuget Clark, of Smithville, who

has been tick for some time, is now.

able to be out.

The Sons oi Veterans are prepar

ing for the State encampment, which will be held at Terre Haute the first week of July. The Bloomington boys intend starting in time to spend the 4th at that place.

Highest Market Price in Cash for your WOOL. W.. DILL.

IAT MODEL ROLLER MILLS.

For Paints, Oils and Glass sro

to,

Campbell & Davis.

The postal note must go. It

will be succeeded by the postal' The people of Bloomington have scrips. A sheet calling for amounts in store an excellent lecture for next from one cent up to $3 has beenjFriday night that of Dr. W. R. prepared from which the payment Halstead, of the M, E. church. It of one cent, the amount to be seutis entitled "Fun on the Farm, "which will be torn otf about the same as will be in the nature of a revelation an express order. There will be to the country boy who broke into

no writing on it of any kind by jthe city as soon as possible. But the postmaster, the sender endors- thc Doctor was raised on the' 'broad ingthe same as a check or draftJacl ana &tni owns a liiio farm,so The government guarantees its safe hc doubtless speaks from experiiransportation. Those who have heard the The ;Jrd. annual meeting of the address speak of it in the highest

I ndiana Conference Association of terms, and the chapel should be

the Woman's Foreign Missionary iocie'y will convene here to-mor-iow afternoon, and from 30 to 40 delegates are expected in attend-

once. At 4 o cJoek there will be a Mrs. Clinton Cox (Mary Ander-

district officcis mecting,and at 7:30 son), oi Indianapolis who has been j

crowded Friday night. Dr.. Halstead gives the address Friday night for the Athletic association, free of chanrc.

where he is interested in the Ten- therowi11 1,0 n fecial program. Thcjvisitii)? friends in the city has renessee exhibit. (sessions will .-ontuiue untd Thurs-ilurned homo. She was a former

cay afternoon and all are invited.

The Faris Bros, have just placed j xhero will be a number of interest;i soda fountain in tucir drug store ! ing papers and those interested in that is not only an ornament to the j in missionary work will find the room but a credit to the city. ; discussions very profitable. It is of the latest catcrn pal- I B?- i

tern, constructed of beautiful mar-1

blc, and the top is decorated with a

handsome mirror, framed in hard wood. Such a piece of furniture would attract attention in any city, and the firm is to be congratulated.

teacher in the graded school.

Wool!

Highest Cash Price always paid for WOOL at. WICK'S BEE HIVE.

The house of Win, Ranard, west 7th street, will be ready for occupancy ia a few days. Mr. t Ranard will occupy it. Win. Brock, of Smithville, has

jmoved his family to Maple Heights.

He will work as a blacksmith in a quarry. --Do not buy a Plow until you call at Allen's.

UMBRELLAS! Ware right in the SWIM! Just Rmjiv ed $3)0 WORTH. GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED.

MACINTOSHES! No assortment ever brought to this city that can half-ways approach us. Eagle Clothing House

The recorder's office is undergoing some needy repairs in the way of putting down a new carpet, &c. Mrs, Ben Bass, east Kirk wood Avenue, who has been sick for some timo. is now able to be up in the room.

James Kyan wili leave this week for Martinsville again. James is slowly improving from his recent attack of rheumatism. There was a union meeting at the Christian church Sunday night,addressed by the Rev. Mr. Vigasj district secretary of the American' Bible society. The Reformed Presbyterian and the United Presbyterian churches have passed resolutions that strongly denounce the opening of the world's fair on the Sabbath. The funeral services of Mrs. Thomai were held Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church. The services were in charge of Rev. Clark and were largely attended. Loeb;a Warring, of Smithville, who has been going to a commercial school at Indianapolis, spent last week at home. He will take a thorough course in the schools at Indianapolis, The special services at the College Avenue M. E. church Sunday were v jry largely attended, both morning and evening. The program had been well prepared and was a credit to all concerned. Lon Sylvester has filed papers asking for a divorce from his wife, Effie. They are residents of Smithville, and it will be romembedrau off to Louisville on the 4th of July and were married. His wife is now about 17 years old. Mrs. Sylvester's father will light the case.

Gloves,

Bibbo

Lac es,

Larges Stock. Prices lowest

Wick's Bee Hive