07 Sep 1893
Page 1
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Newspaper
Bloomington World
Location
Bloomington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1893
Page
1
Readable passages describe exhibits with minerals, a Columbus relic, and the World’s Fair setting. The piece details weddings, local officials, school updates, notable residents, accidents, society events, and ads in a midwestern town, with notices on mail routes, post office, and transportation.
Among the World’s Fair attendees are Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Norman, Alice Spencer, Flora Spencer, Mrs. J. B. Filbert, Mrs. George Musser, Mr. and Mrs. William Giles, H. 2. Orchard, Lizzie Cole and Bert Cole, Gen. Atkinson, Richard Maxwell, the Dodds and Don Foster.
Cook & Whitby present a troupe of performing monkeys described as unparalleled and educational. The article touts the group as a naturalist study, a philosophical prompt, entertaining for the public, a marvel for children, and surprising for all audiences.
Prof C M Carpenter of Bloomington delivered a strong lecture on School Economy in Sullivan. He urged Americans to adopt frugal habits and described introducing a school saving bank, sharing his correspondence with educators in the United States and Europe and detailing the obstacles and ultimate success.
Rev W M Whienand preached at the White School House. The Chase schoolhouse Sunday School has been a summer success. Eld W F Bunger is remodeling his residence. Soldiers headed to Indianapolis and some to Chicago. Horticultural Society sets its Sept meeting at Rev G N Puett's. W B Farmer returned from the World’s Fair ill but improving. Richland Township schools begin Monday with W J Goodale teaching at Chase and H J Hamilton at Vernal.
The Albany Enquirer notes a visit to Cook and Whitby’s Circus and Menagerie offers a liberal education for the observer, praising the show’s engaging display and exhibits.
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