Bloomington Telephone, Volume 15, Bloomington, Monroe County, 18 July 1893 — Page 4
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THE ; DAILY : TKLKPHOMR Pablfehed at 8:30 P. M. Every Day. (Except Sunday) (Entered at the P. Bloomiagton, Ind. v as ?ftd class matter, March 82. 1892, SUBSCRIPTION; On vear 3.00 Six months 1.50 One month , 25 One ".veek 6 Delivered by carrier ut any part :4the city at above raies. If pnper is lmsftular pttrnns will please -av word at office. 4 iv.-rnsing Crf-Ite :eu each Montft
Office over Collins & K&roelTe,
Death of a Pioneer.
FIRE!
Vibits the Oity Again.
Hard Fight with the Flames.
A Night of Excitement.
THE LOSSES AND CAUSE OF THE FIRE.
Mrs. Charlotte T. Rogers died at the home of Capt and Mrs. J. D. Alexander, west 15th St, Bedford, tkis (Monday) morning at 6 o'clock. She was stricken with paralysis Thursday, effecting her right side, and grew continually worse until death, though she retained her mental faculties to the last The re-
mains will be brought here Tues- j
day for burial, and upon the arrival of the train the friends will proceed at once to the cemetery, where short services will be held by Rev. Stalker of Bedford, and Rev, J. W. Clevenger, of Bloomington. Mrs. Rogers' maiden name was Parks, and she was born four, miles north of Bloomington. Her age was 73 years, 3 months and 8 days old. She married Tipton Rogers, who has been dead about 14 years. She was well known here, having lived in Bloomington for many years up to 1886, when she went to live with her daughter who was married to Capt. J. D. Alexander, at tnat time. She was a faithful member of thu Baptist church, a women with all the Christian virtues, and never murmured, though her suff wings were long and severe. Saturday's Bad Storm There was a very severe storm Saturday afternoon between 3 and 4 o'clock. The rain fell in torrents
and the lightning was unusually close. One bolt struck the tower of the Kirk wood Avenue Christian church, bu:: fortunately little damage resulted. The northeast corner was torn off and the slate roof was broken in a number of places by the falling brick, and it is thought by some that the electricity went from the tower to the roof. The shock was unusually severe. Miss Ollie Jackson, daughter of Recorder Jackson whose house joins on the east was at home alone when the church was struck. She was knocked to the floor, and was unconscious for a short time, but aside from being very nervous she suffered no injury. The house of J. eW Hubbard, corner of 6th and Lincoln streets, jvas also struck, the lightning going down the chimney, but no damage was done. Post blaster East was seated by the iron grating in the lear of the post office, and one of the discharges gave him a light shock. The heavy wind blew down some trees and also injured the corn in some places by breaking it off, but no general damage was done. There was an accident near the depot Sunday evening that would have been amusing, only for the seriousness of the occasion. As the south bound train was passing Kirkwood Avenue, and going as fast a un miles an hour, a lady appear M on the platform, and before she :nwld be stopped, walked off the s:i'p&. The rapid moving of the train threw her to the ground, and an ugly gash was cut in her forehead. She refused all proffers of assistance, and without giving her name, started up College Avenue and has not been heard of since. The trainmen said she commenced getting ready to get off just this side of Ellettsvillc, but they did not notice her walk out of the coach. She probably had Bedford in mind and thought the train would run through the town without stopping.
Bloomington was visited by another dangerous fire Sunday night. At times it was most exciting,
and there were fears that it was
going to get beyond control. In addition to this, it was known that the disastrous work was that of an incendiary, and there, were also reasons to believe that the same spirit was still at vork while the flames were raging. Shortly after 10 o'clock, as Waller Liudley was going west on Kirkwood Avenue, and after he had crossed the railroad, he detected a tire iu the Blakely & Dodds grocery store in the rear of what is known as the Dunn building, located on the corner of west Kirkwood Avenue and Morton street. He shouted the alarm at once, and he states that at that time the front end of the large storage room seemed to be filled with fire and smoke. It was a very short time until the fire department responded, and in a few minutes the engine throwing two go jd streams of water, was hard at work. Though the time past was oidy a few minutes, yet it was long enough to let the flames envelope thee atire inside of the room, and now it was
evident that a terriffic fight must be waged to save adjoining property. The room where the fire was raging was of brick and perhaps 40 feet long, and joined on the north us a part of the main Dunn building. It was filled up to the roof with groceries, boxes, barrels, &c,
of every description, including teverai barrels of coal oil, and once started, the fire burned like a furnace. But the two heavy streams of water from the engine were holding the flames in check and the front building,as well as the saloon of James Kelly on the east, seemed to be secure, when it became evident that the fire engine, which had been working at the branch opposite John Waldroc's residence property, would have to be changed to the cistern at the city building, as the mud was interfering with the work. However, shortly before this it had been discovered tha some unknown persons had been tampering with the machine, as at different times the "cut off,'an apparatus which cuntrols the water, had been turned so as to stop the streams entirely, one of the cut-off bars being tied down with a string. This only added to the excitement. The engine and hose were soon moved to the cistern, but to the consternation of the firemen it was
found, when everything was ready, that the mud from the branch had choked up the valves, and the steamer would not throw water. In the meantime the fire was gaining headway; it was evident that in a few minutes the front and also adjoining buildings would be in flames, and in fact they had already caught, when, just in the niche of time, the steamer started with two good streams of water. In the meantime, the old 'Cataract" had been brought into the service and was doing valiant work. It was now a fight in earnest, but it was not long until the firemen again had control, and it was evident that unless something unforeseen happened, the danger was over. It vvas midnight before the flames were securely in hand, and the en ine worked for two hours longer before the fire was entirely extinguished. At one time it seemed as if no power could stop the iiamc, and the main store room, which un
til this time had been securely on the fire.
locked, was opened ana me goods carried out into the directs. Before this was done the fire was already in the room. The saloon of Joseph Hession, in the east room, was not opened, and nothing was lost. The fire is undoubtedly the work of an incendiary; on this point all agree. It started on the ground floor in the inside of the storage room, near the dividing wall from the store room. The glass in one of the windows on the west side was broken out, which is strong evidence that an entrance was made at that point. The theory that the room had first been robbed is hardly probable, as it was too early iq the evening, unless this work had been done Saturday night. Mr. Blakcly states to the Telephone that
the room was securely locked and thee was no light left Saturday night. He knows of no reason why any one should burn him out, or desire to destroy the building. However, there can be but J it tie doubt but that the fire was started by some one. The losses fall heaviest on Blakely & Dodds, who owned the grocery store that occupied the west
room. They value their stock at r
from $3,5Ql) to $4,000, most of which wasdestioyed or badly damaged. Mr. Blakcly states that in January the invoice showed goods amounting to over $3,500, and since that time the stock has been increased. The storage room contained most of the goods, as the front room was small. The stock in the front room is also badly damaged. The loss will oc near S2,r00 and the insurance is 83,000. Troutman & DeMoss had a beer storage house on the rear of the lot, which had just been tilled. It is a total loss, and with contents
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insurance. The buldiAg was one of the old land marks of the city and was erected late in the 5iVs. The west side belonged to Mrs. Margaret Dunn and the east side to Mrs. S. G. Dunn. The total loss on the building will amount to $1,500, while the insurance on the east side was $1,000 and $1,200 on the west side. The United Order of Odd Fellows, an organization of the colored people, occupied the third floor, and had some slight los. There is a very strong feeling in favor of making some move to di cover the parties who were guilty of firing the building, and as a step in this direction Troutman & DeMoss offer $100 reward for the arrest and. conviction of the guilty parties. Blakely & Dodds have been unfortunate. On two different occasions their store has been robbed by unknown parties, and
only last Friday the building caught fire in the roof and was
csaved by the hard work of a few cool-heided men.
1 There is considerable feeling over
the eflort to interfere with the work of the fire engine, and it only
adds to the evidence that the building wan set on fire. At the time
the flames were the most danger
ous, al' at once the water stopped, an examination for the cause proved that the cut off' bars had been
changed, and on one side a string
tied th 3 bars in place, showing that it was not the result of an accident. It seems that the business blocks of Bloomington are fated. This is the third serious five within the past few months. The Progress block and all its contents; the Fee block and a large part of the contents, ind now a part of the Dunn building. Lunch was served the firemen about i o'clock. Two fires; where will the next oxxKbet Always three in succession. When the engine gave out, there was some talk for a time of telegraphing to Greencastlefor aid. The "Cataract'' was drafted into the service again. It should be given a home and be well cared for. The fire laddies were out until 7 o'clock. The cistern at the city building was filled from 3rd totreet and then water was again thrown
J. O. Howe, Ihe regular en
gineer, was out of the city, but Ren. C. Smith proved himself capable in every respeet and kept everything in order.
$100 REWARD! Notice is hereby gkven that the Bloomington Fire Department and others will pay a reward of $100 for the arrest and oonviction of the person or persons who tampered with the lire engine while it was at
Wi 1 1 S wartz was iown from Terra iiauto yesterday. A petition is circulating among the barbers to close at S o'clock. Ira Carter and Cyrus Harris returned from the world's fair Saturday. Paris Anderson will leave this week for a trip through Illinois and Iowa.
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Edmondson & Filbert,. INSURANCE & COLLECT tOM
NOTORIAL WORK.
West Hid Square.
Alex. Robinson left for Indiana-
I polis this morning to receive medl-
workonthe Dunn block Sunday1 cal attention.
night, July 16, lss:j.
Samuel Gh.moki, Chief. W. T. Blair, Secretary.
$100 Reward! For the arrest and conviction of the person who fired the Dunn Building last night. There being no question as to the property being set on lire. We will give freel v the above amount to place the fire Bug where he properly belongs. TROUTMAN & DeMOSS. Remember the Sabbath to Keep It Holy! The victory winch the Sabbatar
ians failed to win in the courts has
been won by the forcible logic of
the dollar. The local directory of
the World's fair decided yesterday by a vote of 24 to 4, that the anticipated demand for Sunday opening had not expressed itself in Sun
day gate receipts, and that the Fair
shall be closed every Sunday after July 16, on which day the receipts
are to be for the benefit of the families of the dead firemen. From the standpoint of the advocates of Sunday closing, the American Sabbath has wi est ed its own vindication from its enemies. 1 Normal School News.
Mrs. Fannie Young and da ugh tor are spending this week in the country among friends. Ed, Hughes will take a week off from the Eagle, and expects to leave for the fair Saturday night. Austin Funk and sister Miss Ada, of New Albany, are guests of Ed. and Pearl Neeld. They are returning from the world's fair.
Beginning to-day and continuing until July 3 1st, the Monon railway will sell tickets to Chicago and return, for $7. limited to return for ten days. The First Baptist church of Bloomington was represented at the national convention in Indianapolis last week by Misses Anna Tourner and Nettie and Edith Craft,
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D.M HAMMOND, I. G. STRUNK, President. Secretary. NEW ALBANY, INDIANA,
Sup't. Mourner wa with us on Monday. Miss Axotn is making bookkeeping her specialty, Mr. McPike has been out several days because of sickness. The enrollment has now reached sixty and will likely increase to D. The class in literature will take up the "Lady of the LakpM next week. Miss Belle H. Lampkins took a group photograph of the normal Friday. Miss Laura Hendrix, who is to teach at Princeton, is one of the latest to enroll. Miss Laura Flourer was entertained by her Kappa sisters, on a picnic Friday afternoon. Grant Stuli has received notice of his election to the assistant princilpalship of Bedford high school, Among this week's visitors were Frof. Caluhan, of Mitchell Normal, Prof. Fitzgibbou, of Elwood, and Mr. Wingato, of Colorado. Midsummer Sale, WicdsBee Hive, Summer School Notes By a Special Reporter. Prof. Henry will do institute work in Huntington, Jeti'erson and Switzerland counties. Dr. Boone and Dr. Woodburn are now at Bay View, Mich., teach
ing in the University. President Swain will deliver the elosing lecture of the Summer School course some time next week, probably Monday evening. The lecture of Dr. Fellows on Thursday evening was very interesting and instructive. On account of the heat the attendance was uot as largo as it otherwise would have been. --The lit of count v institutes sent out by the State Superintendent gave a tine showing for ludianti University.: The work in 00 out of the 1)2 counties will bo done in whole or in part by graduates ofc professors from Jh U. Midsummer Sale, WiqBeelliv
You can go to Chicago and return for ST, and that is likely to be the rate until the close of the world's fair. It is said the Monon was the first to cut lose from tho compact that was holding up the rates.
A few evenings ago Mrs. T. E. Lawes gave a second tea in honor of Mrs. Fannie Young and her
Prepares young and middle aged men and women for the practical duties of life COMMERCIAL DKPAIi I MENTJ Embraces Hook-kvping. Penmanship, Commercial ArithmeticCornmercial Law Spel.ing, Correspondence. Bus. Practice. SHORTHAND AND TYPEWRITING DEP'T. Embrancos Shorthand and Typewritine Penmanship, Correspondenci Mid Spell11 TUITION LtVV; HOARD ( HEAP; GRADUATION SUCCESSFUL. Adc.res. The New Albany Business College. New College Jowrriri! . Ni w Alb my, Ind. N. H. Fall term apens S.-pt. Mh, '92.
NOTlCKj'IO o.X..;hSi ! N IS. M; e of Indian. M i ( v i u y.
daughter, Miss Belle. About aj ;,, ih Circu-i C nr. o,-.,ber
dozen ladies were present to enjoy i Term, J8tt3
the occasion and the event was a success in every respect.
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JoLn " Rock ,and '
Midsummer -Side, Wicks Bee Hive. 1 Adalir e Rock J T . T. "" . : 77. .j Now comes the Plaintff by W H. JohnDobbs, living m this city, j E;lPt) her aUorney and fileg her met with n serious accident Thurs ! complaint heroin, together with an dav eveuing. He was wnrUinsr "affidavit that eaid defendants Joha
Rock aud Adahne Rock are. not n stents of the State of Indiana.
Notice is therefore hereby given
with a loaded revolver, when by a : mishap the cartridge exploded and j
the ball entered his left hand, go- , aaid Defendants that unless they be
im? entirely ihroush. and makinsr ! and appear on the first day of the
H verv us'ly wound. Dr. Harris " t -era of th Monroe Circuit . r mi, e holduc on the Second
.Mond ,r October, A. D. 1893, at ri Houe in Bloomington,in 1 . - -1
t.tv ana oiaia ana answer
was called aud gave the injury pro
per attention. As lias already been indicated, the water works trouble has been adjusted, and the men are at work this morning completeing the plant a$ quickly as possble. They are located in the vicinity of the reservoir, and expect to be in the city to-morrow. It is tlxe intention to get water in the mains as soon as possible and then repair the streets as Mr. Erlund states to the Telephone that it is his desire to leave the city in as good a condition as he found it. It is the intention to get the works finished read v f r the t est during this month. Dr. E. Williams will extract your teeith with the only vegtable air apparatus in the state, J. J. Robinson, the wept Bide Grocer, invites the public to call and carefully examine tho large stock of gia."s ami jcki2Nsware that hasjnsi been received. The prices are very low and the goods are the best. Give him a call. IflfllllMHNMfeiliBflBHHDilHMilBBflMBillEifilBMfiftAMMHHMHV " Fkances and Anna Woodwauo,
I 1 ti is sam " in i
to eaid complaint, the
(e heird and determined -jrfce.
.itusp my name and sk .l V ue seal of said Coartr v- - artixed at Bloom '2tonr t.hi 24th dav of June A. PM John W. Ckavkvs, Clerk of M. C-
OPTICIANS.
OFFICE HOURS: 1 i.. X P. M. Office : No. 244 East tith Street.
G lm). Ciiampe, Jr SURVEYOR. HLOUiUXUTON - - - INpiAN.k Cor. Kirkwood Ave. and Roger,; St.,. .
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ti uulin&- Urdertakers aitd Furni iuiv PeaU rs We keep all kinds of i'i.ii(utu tor 1 unerals, and nell them I-! ..i t-lialt ii o price of other cloth- . v' Ik. e the largest stock mm- oruugat toathis place and and s ;1 you goods cheaper than any one have a large assortment o amber Suits, Parlor Suits, LoonSideboards, Dressers, Baby Wftp enpi, Carpet-sweepers, Rped and liiviinn Chairs, &c Pi; nos and Organs kept in stopk, and sold on monthly payments. We have the Household Sewing Machine the bebt machine made. Come and see
Jus; north side of Square, in Walcl
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