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Jackson County Banner from Brownstown, Indiana • Page 4

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Coon Benton's liltle "boy JlnVwith THE FAIR I nrhmstoton 101 1 i true took. it for granted that; inasmuch -as his pap was Superintendent, he was a sort of Deputy Superintendent, and as such tie has THE ENTRIES LARGELY IX EXCESS 11 AND PUBLISHED BY WILLIAM FUYSINOEB. OF ANY PREVIOUS YEAR, i kept both eyes and ears open to discov Sept. I. 1881.

Thursday, Creditable Exhibition and Bright Promises of a Gratifying Success er any irregularities. He observed nothing that seemed out of order until in rery Particular. FOR THE FALL OF 1881. Monday afternoon, when a jeuny was led in and put into one of the horse stalls. Seeing this Jim darted off to find' his daddy.

Finding him he ex claimed excitedly, papa, they put IOCAL MATTEBSl. Jottings by the Wayside? School Books a specialty at the Little Gfera. Draonia and Tooth Powder at the Little Gem. Mirrors, Tooth Brushes, Stereoscopes, at the Little Gem. Crossman's Cement mends all kinds of queens ware.

For sale at" the Little' Monday morning opened hot as Hades and with sky unobscured by a single fleeting cloud. Everything was hot dry and dusty, and it was feared the Fair would suffer in consequence. "If it would ouly was upon the lips of all, and every little5 fleecy cloud that sheep in the horse stalls, and we mustn't let 'em do that, for it's against Mil IIII OF NEW GOODS AT the rules!" Coon followed the little fellow over, and when Jim pointed out the penny Coon at once comprehended that perchance appeared in the heavens later in the day was imagined to be a the, situation but he utterly failed to thunder head." Notwithstanding convince Jim that the long-eared animal was not a sheep, and he still insists these unfavorable conditions, numerous W. R. BOLLES GO'S STORE 111 that she be removed to the sheep pens horses were entered during Monday and quite a number of articles in the Gem, Did you ever hear the like of it? J.

B. Ferris is selling Books, Stationery, Wall Paper; at prices that astonish the foreigners as well, as the natives. Exhaustive diseases that lead to insanity, consumption and a premature main hall. On Tuesday morning, articles flowed in more freely, and by five Death of an Old Pioneer. Houston, Aug.

29th, 1881 o'clock in the evening the entries lack George Waggoner died after a short illness of malarial fever, at trie resi grave are quicKiy cured oy using ed only twenty-iour or me wnoie num dence of his son, Frederick Waggoner, Brown's Iron Bitters. It strengthens her reached one year aeo in all the de- Our counters and shelves are now filled with. New Dry Goods, Notions, Ladies' Dress Goods and Novelties, in Salt Creek township, Jackson county, three miles east of this place, at 4 every part of the body. partnlents, including the speed, ring. Miss Lu accomplished I With the entries of Wednesday mor- o'clock P.

M. on Tuesday, August 23d, at the' advanced age of 98 years. He young lady from Malott Park, Marion ning, the number surpassed any previ- Clothing for men and boys, Boots and leaves 4 sons, 4 daughters, 45 grand county, is visiting her cousins, Mrs. ous year by a hundred or more. children, 32 great-grandeuildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

He was Sheriff Applewhite and Miss May Car The horse show is truly immense, Shoes for everybody, Hats and Caps, ter, and will-remain about two weeks. embracing a large number of very fine the second person who settled in what Sirs. Brodhecker has added a select steeds from different parts of the State. is now known as Salt Creek townstup. He was born in the State of Virginia in the year 1783, and his father moved to line of dry goods to ber millinery store.

together with Hardware, Groceries, Provisions, Queensware, Harness and Farmers5 Supplies of all kinds. In cattle, sheep and hogs, the display is riot very extensive, the heat being too intense for bringing in such animals for She is a liv business woman and will build up a booming trade in dry tne State ot JentucKy wnen ueorge was about five years old. George prew up to manhood and married Miss Eliz goods, as she has done in millinery and exhibition. A good display is made in abeth Phillips, with whom he lived fancy notions. We have just received a car-load 01 poultry, as also in agricultural imple until her spirit took its flight to the ments.

main hall is gorgeous as spirit land in July, 1879. She was 88 Doors, Sash, Blinds, Shingles, Floor The Brownstown Band serenaded a number of families on Saturday night, including the one presided over by ye as well as grarrd in its extensive exhibi- years. of age at the time of her death Shortly after their marriage they moved tion of ornamental and fancy articles ing and other Lumber, and one of editor of the Banner. The music dis of every description, paintings, flowers, to Washington county, tins htate, and being a poor man he settled, on Congress land and made some improve coursed' was harmonious and soul-stir musical instruments, domestic manufactures, fruits, jellies, vegetables, etc. ring, showing that the boys are steadily ments on it, when some one entered rwm Lime, Fire Brick Cement.

We guarantee our prices to be low- i i i the land and dispossessed him. After advancing in proficiency. To-day (Wednesday) is Old Settlers' which he moved to Jackson county, in Day, but as we go to press at noon' we If we can make matters and things fit all around, we will start upon our er tnan any otner nouse mis sec the year 1820, and settled on the creek one mile above whert: the town of Hous- are unable to give any particulars. The trip to old Pennsylvania State in about attendance is quite large, considering ton now stands, and erected a camp, tion, realizing to the people a saving which served them as a place of resi' two weeks. Honest John Horstman the excessive dust and intense heat.

of from 10 to 25 per cent. In Dry dence until he could build a log house, wilt therefore please sharpen his pencil Thursday and Friday will be the big whicli he did. He was a strong, robust and write up a few stunning editorials days. The principal racing will come man, of German parentage, and went Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes we off on those days, and we all know to work with vigor and soon cleared in time, so as tohave a good ready. Prof.

Fide Cox came up from Wash away the heavy forest, and by his in that races form a leading attraction at are now offering extra-especial in dustry and perseverance soon became ington last week-to visit his family and all County Fairs. owner of several hundred acres of good will remain till after the Fair. While ducements in the way ol low prices. At this writing (Wednesday morn land. He has often told me of the here he resumes his, place in the lead ing) the promises are exceedingly bright hardships he underwent in the early settlement of this country, when the W.

R. BOLLES CO. AT EWING. ership of the Brownstown Band, where print of the red man's foot and the re be looks just as natural as ever and for the Fair in every particular, insuring a good time for all visitors and a financial success for the Agricultural mains of nis wigwam were yet visible: where jve would 'like to see him all the when the nearest place they could get We fill Sell. time.

Society. Let all come who possibly breadstuff was south or fealem, in Our store is well stocked with the Washington county. He often spok It Beems to be a fixed fact that Billy can. to me of now they Would least on the Wacker' will go back to the village of F. S.

"Praise' God from- whom all bear, deer, turkey and fish, which this Shields and embark in business there. blessings flow" for therefreshing show country then was so abundantly blessed best make of Boots and Shoes, aud more are cdnstantly arriving, which we will and must sell at a very reasonable profit. Please call and see our stock and we will do the best we can to satisfy you, both in price and quality. A'good business man like him should ers which fell this (Wednesday) after with never, think of hampering himself up He said to me a short time prior to JNow tne air will be truly en- his death that he never had headache in a deserted place like that, which hasj0yable, and we shall look for immense or backache in all his life, and never took Kespectfully yours, W. F.

PFAEFENBERGER. ntofc a thine about it to draw trade ex outpourings of the people on' Thursday any medicine rrom a pnysician. ais oept a mill-dam and fish-pond. and Friday. physical powers to the time or ins last Of the male members of the M.

E. illness seemed as good and strong as a Horrible Death. A strange man was seen wandering Why Is It That W. H. Attkisson has such a booming and increasing trade this dull season Because he carries the largest and best stock, buys for cash, and sells for a less profit than any other house in the county.

Learn This by Heart. My nerves will regain their vigor. My brain will become more clear and powerful. My muscles be made strong. My dyspepsia and indigestion no longer trouble me.

My heart's regular action restored. My blood be made more pure. My weak lungs made more healthy, and all the functions of my body restore ed to their normal condition, and every symptom of weakness, nervousness and debility be removed if I use Brown's Iron Bitters. News. How to get Sick.

Fair Facts and Fancies. man of 50 years. In the fall of 189 he Church who are deserving of special the woods near town on Thursday walked through to the city of Indian Jim Hand is makinghimself generally credit for great liberality, the names of apolis, a distance of 60 miles, in three and Friday, and on Saturday he was captured and placed in the city build- Ralph Applewhite, John Scott and useful and may be appropriately styled days, to attend the old settlers' meet ing at the State Fair. He had been i ng. He died Sunday afternoon, capers general utility man.

John Stout stand pre-eminently con found on his person showed him to be devoted member of Jthe Christian The -officers all, from President down spieuous. If the same spirit were mani Church for many years. Oh Wednes fested by the rest of the male member to Policeman, wear conspicuous badg- George Dietrich, a German, 35 years old. The physicians gave it as their opinion that he died of sun-stroke and day, August 24th, his remains were in shipj.no difficulty whatever would be es handsomely printed in gold bronze terred the cemetery near KecK's starvation. experienced in raising the preacher's sal at the incomparable Banner office.

Grove, Brown county, after appropri ate services conducted by iMder JJ. M. ary and meeting other financial require Two amphitheatres have been erected Beck. "Peace to his ashes." in front of tne speed ring, near tne WILLARD HOTEL LOTTERY. D.

J. Cummings, ments. Great Opening of New Goods. Judges' stand, for the accommodation Expose vourself day and night, eat too much without exercise work too THE DRAWING of the horse-race-loving multitudes, hard without rest doctor all the time The Educational Exhibit is quite an take all the vile nostrums advertised W. R.

Botles the enterprising merchants of E'wiugr are now receiving daily invoices of New Goods, among MALLYSETTLEDfflDTIXED. attractive feature of the Fair and will and then you will want to know repay careful examination- Nearly How to get neur which are Staple Dry Goods, Ladies' Which is answered in three words DANIEL HELPER BROWN, Editor, every school in the county is represented THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1881, Take Hop Bitters See other column. Dress Goods, Fancy Notions, together with as large and elegant a line of Cloth lans iign, tne inevitable, is on Express. IS THE DAY DETERMINED UPON. The Great Rush hand, with Dick Organ, Tom Cat, ing, Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps as can At Sandau's is substantial and indis formerly owned by Dr.

J. T. Shields. be found in the county. They have putable evidence that his removal Application for License.

Yank feels somewhat lonesome with THE drawing of this scheme has been finally petti ed upon, and will ckbtainly take place ou Thursday, the 10th of November, 1881, by assent of the Commissioners, and thin will enable me to sell all of the remaining tickets, also added a-car-load of Erwin's fa out Commodore, the famous trotter, To the Citizens of Carr Township, in Jackson County, Indiana prices are very popular. People are realizing the fact that the same goods were never purchased for anything like mous Lime, as also a big supply of which died at Crawfordsville a few NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the nn-dersicned will aDDlv to the Board of Commis Doors, Sash, Blinds, Flooring, Shingles, All persons, therefore, intending to invest in this scheme, may rest assured that there will be no further delays or postponements. the removal prices now prevailing in weeks ago. Fire Brick, Cement and Plaster. See this popular house.

They keep every sioners of Jackson county, Indiana, on the first day of their September Term, which vMM eoovtene at Brownstown, in the county and 8fete aforesaid, LIST OF PRIZES. Jo Matlock is a Secretary fsurpas their official announcement in this pa article to be found Dry Goods Stores, Tfle Willard Hotel with all its ffiQA AAA sing excellence. He is alike prompt, and everything sold is warranted to be and then visit their extensive store expeditious and correct, and withal so just as represented. Let all call soon suave and courteous, especially when and get pick and choice of goods while Fixtures and Furniture. One Residence on Green $16,000 One Residence on Green Street 15,000 Two Cash Prizes, each 15,000 10,000 Two Cash Prizes, each 12,000 4,000 at the first favorable opportunity, ur Town Schools.

the stock is full and the removal prices on the first Monday iifSeptember, MSI, or as soon thereafter at said Term as the application can be heard, for license for one year to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors, and other intoxicating liquors, in a less quantity than a quart at a time. The place of business and premises whereon said liquors are to be sold and drank are located upon a strip of ground thirty. one and one-half feet wide off of the west side of Lot No. Forty and a strip of ground twenty-one and three-fourths feet wide off of the east side of Lot No. Thirty-nine, malting the smiling face of a handsome lady The public schools of Brownstown Five Cash Prizes, each Sl.ooo o.uoo Five Cash Prizes, each $600 2.500 Fiftv Cash Priies.

each 8100 6,000 appears at the omce window with a prevail. Nubbins of News. nicely embroidered next-to-the-skin One Hundred Cash Prizes, each S50 6,000 William Murray (colored) died Sun will open next Mondayr and it is to be iioped the attendance will be full. The advantages of a good beginning, can garment for entry. day night of old age.

being 72 years of Five Hundred Cash frizes, each iu.uuu One set of Bar 1,000 One Fine Piano 500 One Handsome Silver Tea Set 100 Treasurer John Wallace acquits him in both strips Cfry-tnree ana one-ronrtn leet, fronting on Main Htreet, in the Town' of Medora, in Jackson County, Indiana. age. ot be over-estimated, and parents self quite nobly and sweats and swal- 400 Boxes Old Bourbon Whiskey, (36 14,400 John, son of lien carter, agea some should make it a special point io start! lows the flying dust with stoic indiffer- 16 years, was severely cut by a saw 10 Baskets onampaigne, sou Five Hundred Cash Prizes, each $10 6,000 EWING DURHAM. Medora, July 21, 188U their children upon the first day and enee as he takes in the spizzerinctums falling against him while at work in 400 Boxes Fine Wines, $30 12,000 200 Boxes Robertson County Whisky, $30.. 6,000 400 Boxes Havana Cigars, $10.....................

4,000 their saw mill Thu and hands out the tickets. By the time require them to be punctual in their at C. li. Reeves, one of our local musi Five Hundred Cash Prizes, each io o.uuu he gets through with this year's expe Application for License; To the Citiiem of the Town of Brovmsiomn, Broome -town Township, Jackson County, Indiana cians. has been onerea a position as i tendance during the entire term Stop at tne Wort House.

Amounting to $369,850. rience, he will be qualified to act as musician in Pullman, Hamilton Shelby's show. Take it, Columbus. ticket seller for a traveling circus. Whole Tickets, Halves, Quarters, $2.

iw I. Tl HI. Jid. Marsh, one of the best hostlers Coon Benton don't crave a loftier When-you-, happen in town during i Gourt, or at any other time, make it a NOTICE- IS HEREBY GIVEN, That I will apply to the Board of County Commisslon--ers of Jackson Indiana, at their next Term, commencing on the first Monday in Sep--terohpr, 1881, for License to sell spirituous, vinous and malt liquors in a less quantity than a in America, has taKen charge or vr, may do nwoa vj- uw uwai Express, Postal, Money Order, or Refcistered destiny this week than the honors ap Shields' livery and feed stables, vice point to go to the Wort House for your Mail. pertaining to the position of General Vank Hiffh.

who has retired to private ResDonsible agents wanted at all points. For meals, where the table is supplied with circulars giving full information and tot tickets, Superintendent, unless it is to take first tne best the market affords and the address money in the trot with his "Gone-Uo" We attended the Greensburg Fair i charges are reasonable. W. C. Willi's, WILLARD HOTEL, LOOISVIlLiS, Xt er in thenaee with his "Minnie Palmer." Thursday, and found it rather thinly quart at a time, ior me term oKone year, wittr tne privilege of allowing trie same tk be drank upon the -premises.

My place of business and the- premises whereon said liquors anste be sold and drank are located on Lot Number Four in the north room of the lower story of the bwck butttfing known as the Mtnn fronting en Main Street, in the Town of Brownstown, Jackson- County, Indiana. JOHN WINSCOTT. Brownstown, Angust 4, 1881. You Can Save Money voon, we uu ueneve, utae weather wns iriven a thn njuise. Jy buying your iats, Vaps, Trunks, capital elephant trainer, even surpas- There were not to exceed 1,600 peopl NOTICE TO HEIRS OF on the ground.

Valises and Gents' Furnishing Goods sing young Adam Forepaugh. Wi Attkisson at Seymours. Prof. Wood, Superintendent of Sey Petition to Sell Beat Estate. Carter's Mill Burned mour High School, was busily engaged Little Ahead of Time.

onr Monday and Tuesday in arranging- THE STATE OF INDIANA, g. Jackson County. f' The fire alarm was sounded Tuesday morning at 1 o'clock, and the fire in order to anoro our nanus air op the educational exhibit of that institu XTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That DAVIIr proved to be at Travis Carter Co1 portunity to- take in the Fair, we put the Banner to press- on Wednesday tion. The various specimens reflect 1 ef MARTIN COPE-LAND, deceased has filed his petition to sell the saw mill in the north-east part of the credit upon the pupils who prepared cjty. The loss oh the mill will be some at noon.

Farm for Sale. I OFFER at private sale my farm in Brownstown Township, Jackson County, Indiana, lying on the Brownstown and Freetown road, 7 miles from the former and 1 miles from the hitter place. It contains 87 Aeres of creek bottom, about 65 under cultivation, balance in timber, and all well Farm Is well watered. Improvements consist of a good twe -story house, new frame barn, and other, out-buildings. The location is healthy and desirable.

For terms and other information apply to the undersigned, re-Siding on the ARTHUR BRAKEN, July 21, $4,000, and on the lumber burned near real estate of said decedent, His personal estate being insufficient to pay Bis debts and that said petition will be heard at the next term of the Circuit Court of Jackson Indiana. Dated well as upon their instructors. We are right glad to note the interest It Ig a Fact. There was an insurance on the mill we understand of $1,500. We You can save money by paying your manifested by the teachers and pupils have not learned the origin of the fire, August 25th, 1881.

FRANK BURRELL, Clerk Jackson Circuit Court. Long A Loire, Attorneys. beptember 1, 1681. way Seymour to boy your Clothing of Seymour High School in the Educa- This was one of the best mills in the W. H.

Attkisson, Itional Exhibit. State,.

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