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he IjtuHatro gSaraML iiiJTijJGTOjr, iiro. Local Miscellaneous Items. Eehembeb the Colored Ideal Musical Company to night. The marks on the walls of the new calaboose now number Ave. One death from small pox occurred at Monroe ville on Friday last We have had a little of the beautiful snow every day for the past week.

Tiie I. O. O. F. lodge, of Antioch, will dedicate their hall the 22nd For local and general editorial mat ter, see the second page of this paper.

The Commissioners on Saturday last signed the record of the March Term. Read' the advertisement of Parker, Martin Commission Merchants, Chicago. They are an old and reliable firm. The Scarlet fever has been the means of closing the schools at Marion and Wabash. Huntington, thus far, has escaped.

April showers and Spring flowers are not among the enjoyments of the people of this particular latitude at the present time. Ox last Tuesday, Sheriff Kintr received $50, the reward offered for the capture of the thief and return of the horse stolen by young Alexander. There is no more prosperous or well conducted grocery house in Hunting ton than that of Eisenhauer Fulton, and their trade is rapidly increasing. TnE price for the publishing of the lands returned delinquent for the nonpayment of taxes in future will 20 cents per description. Cheap enough Work will be commenced upon the Huntington and Roanoke gravel road.

as soon as the weather comes around so that the engineer can make the survey. One day last week the wife Andrew Fulton, of this township, had the misfortune to fall down stairs, receiving severe but it is thought not serious injuries. Some time since, John Mclntire, a young man attending school in this city, had the misfortune to strike his left eye on a cornstalk, since which time that eye has been in a sling, but is now improving. If the kind of weather we are now afflicted with is a sampleof the "Gentle Spring and ethereal mildness" of which the poet Thompson sang long years ago, we solemnly aver that the poet was muchly off of his base. Last Thursday Catharine Nichols, a former resident of Lancaster town ship, but who has been an inmate of the insane asylum since the 22d of June, was returned to her home.

Her physicians pronounce her cured. To morrow (Thursday) evening. Mr, Lewis C. Mitten, of this city, and Miss Sadie Carr, of Columbia city, will be married, the ceremony taking place at the home of the bride's parents. One by one the old bachelors are falling.

They generally do things differently and somteimes better in the old world than in the new, but still a theatre can burn down in Nice, Italy, and' about one hundred people lose their lives just the same as if the accident hap pened in America. Mr. John Kino, who hails from 'Ohio, and Mrs. Ruth A. Alice, who lives near Pleasant Plain, were mar ried on Thursday last, the ceremony being performed by Reverend Pressel They will make this county their home for a time at least.

Jerry Stults and Miss Alice Shutt were bound by the silken cords last Thursday, Rev. Morrison officiating. Both of the young people are well known in the northern party of the county, and both have a host of friends. Jerry will run the farm in the future. This Congressional district is entitled to a scholarship at the West Point Military Academy, and, as the scholarship is now vacant, Congressman Steele will hold an examination at Marion on the 11th inst, for the purpose of selecting a person to fill the Will any of our boys apply? The editor of the Marion Democrat, in the issue of his paper for last week, reads that portioriof his patrons who pay, or rather promise to pay, in wood, a lecture that it is really fair to presume at least a portion of them would be able to comprehend and appreciate.

An experience of over forty years In the printing business has fully satisfied us that the very worst thing a country editor can positively do, as a general thing, Is to send papers to men and agree to take his pay therefor in wood. THE INDIANA HERALD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1881. Thk farm of Henry Sparks, contain ing 60 acres, in Kockcreek township. has been purchased by Henry Folk, Consideration, $1,600. he lodge or ii.nign.ts oi rvtmas will not be ready for organization be fore the 20th inst.

The hall now being prepared for their use will be one of the best arranged in the city. I Two hundred chairs have been pro vided as extra seats, to accommodate all who may wish to attend the entertainment of the Ideal Company tonight There will be room for alL I The Wabash road has purchased the Havana, Kantoul and Eastern narrow gauge, and win take possession toe 15th inst. This road strikes the Wa bash at Lebanon, and extends to Leroy, within 16 miles of Uloomington. I The report of the March examina tion for license to teach is as follows Number of persons examined, 40. Of these 13 failed, 4 received 18 months icense.

10 received 12 month's license and 13 received 6 months license. None were granted a two years term. The Alumni of the City Schools held their regular annual meeting last Friday evening. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Charles Grayston; vice president. Miss Jennie Davis; secre tary, Frank J.

Brown; treasurer, Miss Molne Collins. TnE "Liver Pad Men" who, perhaps, a few of our citizens will remember, are now at Hot Springs, Arkansas, where they are selling pads, enjoying the curative powers of the springs and relating the stories oT their conquests among the Huntington and Fort Wayne ladies. St. Joseph county is taking the necessary steps to organize a joint stock agricultural society, to be known as the "Northern Indiana Agncultral Society." Is this not a slight encroach ment upon the rights of the "Great Northern Indiana Agricultural and Horticultural Association" of Fort Wayne? The Hbrald predicted several months ago thatMr. Ibach would sooner or later be relieved of the super intendency of the institution at Knightstown.

and we are daily look ing for its verification. repeat what we said on a former occasion bis appointment never should have been made. TnE Alumni society of the City school propose to introduce a new feature in the exercises at the close of school this year. Instead of the following out of the old order of exercises, a professor of one of our Western colleges will deliver a lecture to the society and to the public. The exercises will be held the next evening after commencement.

The case of varioloid which was re ported from LaFayette township, Allen county, a few miles from Roan oke, and which made a successfu "scare," is now pronounced a case of chicken pox. It "panned out" very well for the doctors, however, for near ly every one in that section of the country got vaccinated, and after that trade was over then the disease sud denly assumed another form. A letter passed through the post office at this place, on last Monday, ad dressed to "His Majesty, Emperor Alex ander Nicholas II, SL Petersburg, Rus sia, Europe." The letter was from Jacob Freck, of this city. The letter (probably) contained some valuable hints in regard to the uses and abuses of dynamite, a subject with which Jacob is supposed to be familiar, and one likely to be of slight interest to Alex. we do not ior an instant suppose that it will do any good, nevertheless we will just say that a few of the girls tn this place had better go a little slow.

A letter is now in our pos session from a certain young girl in this place of good character, addressed to a boy who has no reputation for virtue, truth or anything which tends to elevate a man. We say that might be well enough for such youngs ladies to stop this business, but of course they won't. Another Business Change. Meech Bro. have exchanged their stock of hardware, in this city, for the Antioch flouring mill.

The firms have already entered upon their new busi ness relations, the hardware firm now consisting of Henry Lewis Bridge The Meeches are old millers, having been engaged in the business at Roanoke for a number of years, and consequently understand the business while the Bridges are known to make any business in which they engage success. All fool's day was rather quiet in this vicinity. In fact had it not been for a few old tricks, such as calling your attention in another direction and then yelling April fool," and for one or two others, the program would have been a failure. Harmon Purviance had a crowd standing around a store winaow watcnmg ine movements of a young crocidile, which did'nt move, however, until it was moved out of the way at night. Two other young men rooiea a young lady badly by in forming her that friend" was seriously It was five o'clock i but she went, and now she is vowing revenge.

COSSIP ABOUT PEOPLE. C. E. Briant was in Peru on Monday last. Dr.

Scott, of Markle, was in town on Monday. Aaron Adams, of Pleasant Plain, is seriously ilL It is now reported that Morris Simons will remove to Texas. Miss May Daniels left Tuesday to at tend the conference at Wabash. Miss. Moore, of the City Schools, passed Sunday with friends at Delphi Mart.

Jaquema and wife returned from their Adams county visit, last Monday. Joe Reinhardt and Mrs. Belle Love were married at Wabash one day last week. The family of Elisha Rosebrough left for their new home in Illinois last Monday. Mrs.

Martin Hoke, of Clearcreek town is quite sick with congestion of the 1 i angs. Mrs. Mathew Waters has been seriously ill for several days, but at present is improving. I Mr. Gayhart, of Jefferson township, is tu Bering with a severe attack of an old complaint.

Adam Feighner, who had cut his right foot, a week or two weeks ago, is again able to be about. 1 Mrs. Allie Lyons, of this city, return ed from a week's visit among friends at Anderson, on Friday last. I Will Kinn ad is building a residence ii i. in wnicn, wnen completed, ne wlu aoiae, in the eastern part of town.

I Frank J. Brown Snndayed in Chicago with is brother, who came from his home in Iowa to meet him there. jxavier Tschecteline, of Clearcreek township, has, we understand, disposed of his farm and will remove to town, Dr. Charles Gravston has been annoint ed lledical examiner of the Continental and Aetna insurance companies in this place, Rev. Wyeth, Indiana editor of the Journal and spent Sunday in this cUv, and preached in the morning at the jBaptist church.

Robert J. Day, deputy clerk, is an ad mirer of Shakespeare, ana can quote many of the most striking passages which occur in the poet's wrifngs. a brother of Mr. George W. Snyder.o of this city, whose given name we have been unable to learn, but who is1 a genuine Ohio man, is in the city.

iss Sarah Buc waiter, daughter of George Buckwalter, of Jackson township, has! been very sick with congestion of the lungs, but is now improving. Mrs. Walter Ebersole, of Jackson town ship, who has been confined to her room by a succession of abbesses for some time, is better, and in a fair way of recovery. James Levertoawho, by the way, is just recovering from a severe illness, and George T. Oden, expect to attend the con ference, as representatives of Greenwood church i hit is said that Allen Moore, whose term i i of school at Antioch closed a short time since, has accepted the position of an in st rile tor in the Normal school at Valporai so, and will hereafter remain with that institution.

i 4 S. F. Day, representing the Huntington Mining Company, of Huntington, Ind in the His Com pan is interested in some valuable property in the Magdalen as and the Black Kange. Socorro (Si. M.

Sub, March 27, 1881. 4 The family of Charles Thorn, of this city, went to Logansport, their intended fu ture home, on Tuesday last. Mr. Mangus, his business partner, followed on Wednes day. 1 he family of Mr.

M. will remain here nntil the close of school. The Commissioners appointed by th Court to partition the estate of the later Henry Drover, after aside the widow's one third interest of the real estate; approximated the remaining two thirds at 40,000. The total value of the estate is over $100,000. I W.

O. Riddle, who has just closed a term of school at Lancaster, filed a petition on Saturday last, to be appointed to the vacant scholarship at Perdue University, at LaFayette, Ind. This county is entitled to two scholarships, only one of which is now occupied. Later: Mr. Riddle is now an inmate of the school.

i The temperance organization of this place have appointed William H. Tram meX E. G. Thomas, Samauel Kilander and J. II.

Tuttle delegates to the i meeting of the State temperance council, which con venes at Indianapolis to day. Nehemiah Brown goes as the representative from the Maple Grove society. i There is perhaps no one employed in a L.l 1 1 1 similar capacity in me county wno nas givea more general satisfaction than Miss Mattie Stewart, who has charge of the toll gate on the Warren road. Correct in her deportment, pleasant in her intercourse with the public, she has become a favorite with the public. She.

has served the Company well and faithfully. 4 Charles Foster, of Huntington, Indiana bought at Receiver's sale the west half of James H. Bowen's Addition South Chi cago for $18,000. A few days prior to this sale, Mr. Charles H.

Nix, of this city, offer ed for this same property $20,000, but the Court thought it should sell for more mon evand hence would not order Mr. Nix'i offer to be accepted, and ordered the Re ceiver to advertise tor further bids. But this time, Mr. Foster's bid of $18,000 be ing the I nighest, it was accepted and the deed made to We are informed Mr. Foster is an Indiana capitalist, and intends to immediately improve this propertv pre paratory to placing it oa the market to be sold in lota.

Chicago Tribune of Sunday, April 3d. 1. Syracuse plow at F. Dick Son. 28 tf The best 50 cent corset, at Strodel's.

The Boss Sulky Plow, at Whitelock'b 26 4t. New goods recieved daily at Strodel's. Mrs. Radabaugh has a nice line of Spanish laces. See them.

28 tf Call and see the Casady Bulky Plow, at 26 4L Whitixocx's. Early Kose seed potatoes for sale at, 2S 3L Scheiber Bros. Gingham dress plaid of the latest styles, at Strodel's. Fresh Fish every morning at the Little Red Grocery Store. New styles of embroidered Mull ties, at Mrs.

Radabaugh's. 28 tf Svracuse Steel Chilled Plow, at F. Dick Son. 28 uf Prunes, currants, raisins, dried apples, very cheap, at Scheiber Bros. 28 3t.

W. T. Whitelock has the finest and best Platform Spring Wagons, for sale cheap. Hair switches, very cheap, at Mrs. Rada baugh's store.

28 tf Flaxseed 26 4t. to loan at White lock's. The best Wood pump in the City, at 26 4t W. T. Whitelock's.

Boneless Hams, 12 cents per at the Little Red Grocery Siore.around the corner. I have the best Sulky Plow made, try one and be convinced. V. T. Whitelock.

Syracuse plow has adjustable handles, Dick Son. 28 tf bcli 00 1 hats, very cheap, at Mrs. ttaaa baugh's. 2S tf Becker. Ewley Klemn are prepared to do all kinds of work in masonrv.

2tf Syracuse Steel beam Plow, at F. Dick Son. 28 tf Bridal and confirmation wreaths, at prices from 50 cents to $5.00 at Mrs. Radabaugh's. Dried Beef and Sugar Cured Hams, shoulders and side meats at, fjcheiber Bros.

Daily arriving at Leopold Levy's, new styles of men's, dots' and children's cloth ng Piles, and all disases of the rectum cured or no pay. Dr. McLin, office over Hoover's Drug Store. 2tf Mrs. Radabaugh has all the new styles of straw and steel braids in every desirable shape.

28 tf Dailey arriving at Leopold Levy's new styles of men's, boys' and children's cloth ing. If you contemplate a trip to Europe or any part of the world, buy your tickets at Ream's General Agency, corner of Jefferson and Market. 3t Lookout for the bogus Oliver Chilled Points. Call and get the genuine Oliver Points and save trouble and expense. 26 4t.

W. T. Whitelock. Dayton Champion hand plow, made by J. M.

Reed of Day ion, Ohio, war ranted all steel, and sold at 10. W. H. Shank, north of canal. 25tf See the late styles boys' and children's clothing, at Leopold Levy's, more than a hundred different styles and patterns on exhibition.

TO LOAN, On real estate security on larm or town property in Huntington county. CHAS.H.NIX, 52 tf 40 Dearborn SU, Chicago, Ills. See the late styles of boys' and children's clothing, at Leopold Levy's more than a hundred different styles and patterns on exhibition. ITIra. B.

B. Fraze, the Dresa ZTIaker, has removed to the second floor of the frame building one door north of Myer's Marble Shop, on South Jefferson street, where she will be pleased to see her friends and patrons in April 6, 1881. 29 tf For Rent. The property of Mrs. Detro, ten acres of ground with good improvements, situated recCT j.

Miller, at sinsser's Dining Hail. 29 lt A abb. opportunity for parties wishing to have dental work done. A. H.

Wagner, of Huntington, will be in Roanoke on Toes day of each week, beginning April 5th Office with Dr. E. Wright. All work first class and warranted. 27 3t Auctioneer Notice.

I wish to notify the public that I am pre pared to attend to any auctioneering work. Residence on the Fort Wayne road, five and one half miles from Huntington, near tne ion cnurcn. n. u. weese, ,29 lt Auctioner.

ndthewifeof John Hoover, if now living, ui CJ5 sue is tiAtiAA tn iwimmnmiaU with TIT mvw Mmmmwv wtut VJOUTOU, If eVV kinsABpencer. It mar be rreatlv to or their advantage to do so. 27 3t PAT. O'LEABY'S 1 i Little Red Grocery Store J. AROUND THE CORNER, i East Met SI next to Drag Store Where will be fonnd all kinds and stvles of QUEEN8YARE, GLASSYARE ij TABLE POCKET CUTLERY, I Ia varieties and styles that surpass anything ever before brought to Huntington.

Parties wishing an outfit for housekeeping or a few 1 1 pieces to fill out sets either in Queensware or Glassware, can be accommodated, The highest market prices will be paid for all kinds of COUNTEY PRODUCE. Goods delivered to any part of the city free of charge. Call and see me. PAT. O'LEARY.

March 30, 1880. 28 ly 1 The cut above illustrates the latest improvements on our celebrated Sulky in the form of a "Foot Lift," which greatly assists the of the ground, saving fully sixty per cent, plest and best device invented for the purpose, horses' necks, which is the result where power lifts are We are also making our Sulky wiih a nuse the plow irom me grouna Dy rui.iu mc ING, as heretofore, which we can furnish to those who desire them. The BUFORD "BROWNF' SULKY published in our circular which we submit without comment, ana regret mai. wm, space prevents us from printing hundreds of others that have been kindly furnished us by those who have the Sulky in use. I Call on Sam.

Buchanan. See the plow and get a circular. Very respectfully yours, March 16, 1881. 26 2m i DICE Sc 1 1 i DEALERS IN i AND ALL KINDS OF I i I I 1 1 BUILDING We also keep the following celebrated plows: "Bucher ibbs" or South Bend Chilled, Syracuse Chilled plow, and the Huntington Plow. The Celebrated Adjustable Spring Tooth Harrow.

We keep on hand a fall line of Stove, Nickle Trimmed and Tin Lined Doors, Automatic Shelf with a roll set of Trimmings for $20.00. When needing anything in the Hardware or Agricultural Implement line give us a call before purchasing. 27 2m Having disposed of the Grocery Department of my business, in consequence of my health, I have put in place a general stock of I I Dire I GOODS Comprising of a nice line Skirts, Damask and Linen Veilings, Muslins, Lawns, Ribbons, Gloves, Ties, together with the following goods heretofore kept by me. Floor Oilcloth, Table! Oilcloth, Stair Covering and Mats, some new and very pretty styles ot (Which this year do not run Obaque Shades, Window Papers Rollers and Fixtures, Walnut anri Manle. Window Poles and Handsome Furniture at 35 cts.per Bindings, Cord, Curtain Holders, also Croquet Sets, Doll Buggies, Toys, Notions, Stationery and School Supplies.

.1 take this opportunity oi fnends for their liberal patronage thus far accorded me and rust you will sun iavor me wima iair snare in me lucure, wnicn endeavor to mem dv strict attention to Dusiness. 1 I A lyu a March 30, 188 1. 28 1 Fly to the Ware rooms of PJW.ZENT&SON And aee the best TWINE BINDERS In the Market the best Plows and the best line of AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS In the City. April 6, 1881. 29 lt PARKER, MARTIN GO.

COMMISSION MERCHANTS No. 126 Washington SU ltoom 55, CHICAGO. Grain, Proriaions, Seeds, lea, bought, sdU and carried on margins. Correspondence solicited. Agents wanted to represent na in all important places.

I 28 lm Notice of Insolvency. the March term, 1881, of the Circuit Court of BnnODgUm 00111 ty, ine estate or stuanna Irick was declared probably inaolTent. Those interested are notified that it will be settled accord ingly. L1OBA.KOE SEVERANCE, Adm'r. James M.

Hiimui, Attorney. Iteted March 23, 1881. 27 3 1 plowman in raising or mromng p.uw in'the labor, and acknowledged to be the sim jit does not cause a strain and jar to the "Pull Lever," which enables the plowman leads all others, as shown by the testimonials I B. D. BUFORD CO.

MATERIAL. Imperial, Red Jacket, Cooking Stoves. We sell a large No. 8 TP. 33IC1C SON.

of Prints, Dress Goods, Shirting, table covers, Towelings Laces, so dark as last year.) Hollands, RinsJ Lace Curtains Fringes. tuanking my many patrons ana 4. 11 tw, GEORGE JUPP..

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