Telephone Franchise Sold for Bloomington Plant
Charles A. Ross buys the Bloomington telephone franchise from W. T. Hicks. Work must start immediately with 30 days to bring material and 60 days to complete a central exchange. The Norton Co. gears up for operations around January 1, 1895 with expected 75 boxes and about 35 to 40 miles of wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Lee
W. T. Hicks
Hicks
Bloomington
J. G. McPheeters
Charles A. Ross
Purdue University
Consolidated Stone Companies Formed by Nortons in Bedford
The Enterprising Nortons Lenders and partners filed incorporation papers for the Consolidated Stone Companies in Bedford. The $1,000,000 company is the largest stock concern yet formed in the area, with Norton and Hunter quarries under option and valuable land near Smithville and in Lawrence county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Bedford
Consolidated Stone Companies
Lawrence County
Norton
Hunter
Norton Stone Co
Smithville
Election contest in commissioners court dismissed
The election contest filed Monday in the commissioners court was dismissed yesterday after the board ruled the charges insufficient. James F. Morgan sought to amend the complaint but was denied. The case may be appealed. bond set at five hundred dollars but not filed. Bast & Miller and Edwin Corr represented the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
James F. Morgan
Morgan
Bast & Miller
Edwin Corr
Campaign Ends as Monroe Court Warrants Surge
The clerk's office issued warrants for all indicted individuals in Monroe circuit court. Over a hundred people are wanted on various offenses, signaling a potentially record criminal docket for years to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Circuit Court
December Storm Forecast With Widespread Winter Weather
A monthly outlook predicts a storm on the 4th forming in the west and moving east, turning to sleet and snow across many areas from the 5th to the 7th. From the 10th to 12th expect reactionary storms and a polar wave bringing heavy sleet, followed by a warm spell on the 13th. Disturbances from the 11th to 16th bring high gales and a cold wave to the 20th. The worst period is the 22nd to 24th with near tempest winds, then a warm spell from the 25th to about the 29th brings heavy rains. in the north rain turns to snow and a great cold wave sweeps the continent.
Water Works Hydrants Arriving Tomorrow For Plant
The new hydrants for the water works plant are expected tomorrow and placed immediately. Lake work is practically complete and reservoir excavation is nearly finished. Plant construction will proceed as circumstances permit. Charles Kirby of the East Side Meat Market is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kirby
Lmeat Iarket
Bloomington Comings and Goings Local News
Personal notices from Bloomington list sales of West Kirkwood properties to Tra Batman for 1500 dollars and Jot 419 to Batman for 1150. Other items report travels, suspensions at Franklin College, a planned fox drive in Lawrence County, and various visits from residents and businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batman
Alva Carter
C. W. Godman
Lafayette
Voss
West Kirkwood Ave
Tra Batman
Nate Engle
Lawrence County
United States
School Teacher Sued Over Harrodsburg Punishment
Dora E. Strain a sixteen year old boy of Harrodsburg sues I. E. Wharton principal of Harrodsburg Schools alleging assault and battery. Through East and Miller the suit claims excessive punishment following a school rule violation. Wharton contends punishment matched the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East & Miller
Dora E. Strain
Harrodsburg
I. E. Wharton
Wharton
Strain
Bloomfield bank robber Charles Rivers sentenced to ten years
Charles Rivers, known as the Bloomfield bank robber, was tried on Tuesday, found guilty, and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary after a failed escape attempt. Accomplices remain at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rivers
Bloomfield
City plans Bloomington Light Infantry football team
A movement aims to form a city wide football team from the best local players and to name it the Bloomington Light Infantry Team. The effort may have caused a mistaken report that Company HI planned to organize a team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Charity Ball Promises Free Weekend Entertainment for the Poor
A community charity drive organized by Moses Kahn plans a Domino Masquerade ball at the K P hall on the south side. Reed's orchestra will perform free of charge, chairs and heating donated, admissions pending, and proceeds to be given to a committee for relief of the city’s worthy poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Kahn
Reed
Buskirk
K. of P. Hall
South Side
Beta Theta Pi Plans Lease for Mrs Cunning Residence
The Beta Theta Pi fraternity negotiates renting Mrs. Maude Cunning’s Sixth and Lincoln street home to serve as a chapter house. In-city members will occupy the upper floor while parlors serve as reception rooms. Mrs. Sue Bailey to act as matron and furnish board at 50 dollars per month. If the contract is made, Mrs. Cunning will rent rooms from Henry Axtell on North Washington Street for herself and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Maude
Sixth
Lincoln Streets
Sue Bailey
Canning
Henry Axtell
North Washington Street
Peck's Bad Boy Delights Full House Audience
The opera house drew a large crowd last night as Peck's Bad Boy delivered clean, humorous entertainment. The company performed with notable skill and evoked genuine fun, earning well deserved patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck
Bad Boy
Stone Man Arrested at National Hotel
W. M. Mc Millen a Chicago stone broker was seized by Marshal George Owen on a capias ad respondendum from Horace Norton tied to a balance due Norton Stone Co. The case claimed by Norton and Mc Millen’s denial will be tried before Squire Robert Miller with Hon. John East for the plaintiff and Louden likely for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Hotel
W. M. McMillen
Chicago
Marshal George. Owen
Horace 8. Norton
Norton Stone Co
McMillen
Norton Company
Squire Robert Miller
John East
Mr. Louden
City Building Expansion and Removal of Sheds Planned
County commissioners are asked to donate twenty feet in the rear and twenty feet on the neat side of the city building to allow a southward enlargement. A ground door would store wood for the county, while the west addition would house the ladder wagon hose reels and upper floor offices. The plan aims to improve fire department space, provide city offices, and remove the unsightly sheds from court house park. The commissioners have shown willingness to grant the request and the improvement is likely soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Court House Park
Education Committee Backs Indiana University
The Legislature's Education Committee led by Senator Duncan McCutcheon is expected to support I U with favorable actions. Members include Thayer, Haggard, McLean, and Gifford, all backing the university, suggesting forthcoming state appropriations and a boosted status for I U among western colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University
Duncan McCutcheon
Thayer
Mull
Haggard
Mclean
Gifford
Duncan
University
Falk
McCutcheon
Evansville
I.U
St. Joseph
Tippecanoe
Terre Haute
I. A
Alma
Tipton
Stock Disease Investigation Led by State Society President
James N. Sankey, president of the State Agricultural Society, visited the city yesterday to study cattle diseases in the county. Sankey, once an I. A. student in 1846, has since become a prominent Terre Haute leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Sankey
State Agricultural Society
Ysterday
Mr. Sankey
I. A
Terre Haute
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Gentral
Louisville
Norton Co
Fred Norton
Judge Martin
Vavis
Worup
Horace
Nortons
Wout
Alberta Perry
Euscanaba
Mich
Franklin College
Bedford Mail
Brown County
Michael Gavern
Washington County
Arkansas
Mr. Gavern
Monroe County
Prof. Simpson
Academy of Dancing and Music
Crutcher’s
McCorkle
March M. Duncan
the Star Stone Co
Ek, Carmichael
Mary E. Sox
Christopher F. Sachen
J. 3B. Wilson
W. P. Dill Ve
George Owens
H. A. Lee
Ulysses S. Myerson
Susan J. Braflt
Lonie H. Hillenburg
John W. Hillenburg
Rott’s Green House
Col
D. O. Spencer
Benjamin Bags
Wayne Yes
Terday
Bertha Baker
Stinesville
Walter, Parks
Mollie Wingert
Crawfordsville
J. W. Wingert
Walnut’ Street
B. Snell
St. Louis
Butler Tobacco Co
James Campbell
Muncie
Minnie Waldron
Seymour
John Waldron
Henry Hubbart
Charles Ross
New Telephone Exchange
T.H. Simmons
Simmons’ Brothers
H. T
J. W. Simmons
Mollie Blakenship
Gosport
Workman Goss
G. B. Harris
Robert. G. Miller
Louisa
Scout
Sons of Veterans
Sam
Indianapolis
Clark
Roderick Wylie
Silas Garrison
Newton Strain
George Strain
The
Mrs. McPheeters
Huron
Sweet Charity
Stone Man
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