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THE Muncie i'lMES. VOL. 18. MUKCIE, SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 189G. NO.

5. COUXTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE THE USUAL RESULT, Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Govt Report Bold as ImpertBnt Htlag 1b thl IJUU Court Boom.

John Stewart Ooft Drunk and Lauded Oo tha Stona Pile. SOUTHSIDE CITIZENS ORGANIZE TO FIGHT THEM. Balding IPardsir The Police Commissioners Invited to Co-operate Time Set for the Hearing of Petition. Absolutely pure Mrs. John Fuller, wife of the fruit vender, familiarly known as Humpy, claims that yesterday John Stewart, who once boarded at her home on south Walnut street, called in an in- toxicatod condition and insnlfad She went to hnnt a policeman and Stewart skipped.

He Spas found later and arrested by patrolmen Ball and Thornburg. Mayor Cromer found Stewart guilty this morning and assessed the usual flue and costs, fl0.35. Stewart went to the stone pile. THE EEHESTI I'OSCEET. 1ILI8IM 124 Mail SL ONLY A FEW DAYS MORE.

ItdM') Meal u( Children UndweM, Hotions 'AT SLAUGHTERED PRICES. AN 1 IOIPATE jit Vun tMMSS and Bar Your Bummer Underwear "XO'dfty SSE-HiLF THE BESOLAR PRICE, 0. W. VATET, 1 he Leader STORE FOR RENT. Fine High 8treet Church CrowdedA Entertainment A reception was given yesterday aft ernoon by Mrs.

Jennie Fletcher, at her home, corner of Fifth and Madiaon streets, in honor of Rev. J. L. Franklin. Numerous unsolicited testimonial! daily received by its proprietors clearly demonstrate the fact that the reputation of Dr.

Boll's Cough Syrnp, the infallible care for all affections of the throat and chest, has suffered no diminution in the last quarter of a oentury. The new Republican County Central Committee met this afternoon In the little court room with a large attendance at the opening. Frank McCrillus, treasurer of the committee, filed his bond, which was ao-oepted. Tha-rwiuire41otiil'Ia that furnished by Mr. McCrillus is worth many times that amount.

The committee qu credentials in the oontest between J- A. Stevens and William Plume in the Sixteenth precinct, reported in favor of the chairman appointing a committee of two to hold another election on next Thursday evening at 7 oclock. The report was adopted, and chairman Leffler named Robert A. Johnson and John B. Cecil as the committee.

Charles M. Kimbrough read the rules for conducting the primary election to be held on February 15, as prepared by the committee on rules of which he is chairman. The rules as adopted will be given in full in Mondays Times. Peter A. Helm, who is a candidate for commissioner from the third district.

offered his resignation as committeeman from precinct Xo. 1 Perry township which was accepted, and Arthur Clevenger was named to fill the vacancy. Lewis Cowing, also a candidate tor oommissioher, resigned from the oom- His Cow Boy Outfit. A few days ago N. G.

Stainbrook, manager of the Muncie Transfer Company's stables, received from the west his saddle and spurs which he used while herding for five years in the Indian territory. He paid (35 for the outfit and notwithstanding its long use the saddle is just as good as new. The spurs cost Stauibrook (3 and are highly polished. For a long time people in that part of the city between Walnut and Vine streets from the C. C.

C. St. L. railroad tracks and Ninth street have been feeling the disgrace of having sporting houses in their midst, and acting upon the principle that forbearance has ceased to be a virtue, have organized for the purpose of agitating the question until they are rid of the undesirable places. Three principal places aimed at are Lulu Schnmakers on Willard street.

Hazel Crays on Elm street, and Pearl Brewers on Seoond street. There are several others of less prominence who will get their share of attention from the indignant property owners. The organization was begun and completed in these meetings. The first was held on Friday evening, Jan. 10, in Greely Bros, office.

It was a mass meeting and was attended by about 25 of the leading agitators. Those present pledged themseves to a united effort to fight the resorts nntil they were removed. The matter was thoroughly discussed and the sentiment of every The Bee in the City et thU Offloe. One of the rarest musical treats that Muncie people have ever enjoyed occurred at the High Street M. E.

ohdrch last night. The company is composed of four artists: Edward Remenyi, violinist; Miss Pauline Stem, soprano; Mlle Louise Roman, pianist, and Eugene Davis, baritone. The wonderful playing of Remenyi was, of course, the leading feature of the entertainment. The great artist satisfied Mancie musicians and critics that he is complete master of his beloved instrument. The other artists of the company were also appreciated by the audiertfce.

The piano playing of Mlle Roman was of a very high order. Miss Pauline Stein and Mr. Eugene Davis each possess finely cultivated voioes and their singing called forth great applause. Should Remenyi ever return to Mancie he may be assured even a larger audience than greeted him last The next lecture of the course will be delivered by J. B.

De Motto, Smoke Maof Ferfecto cigars Hear the Slayton Jubilee Singers at the Walnut street opera house Tuesday evening, Jan. 28. LLSW. Naw Dapot. Much has been said concerning our new depot and fir a while everybody thought it a go.

Alas, this was all conjecture, and all we can now say la merely supposition, bat one thing ws can speak of with oertainty, Unole Sams Cough Syrnp, sold by Stevens Durham, the druggists, for 25o will stop a cough and it contains no chloroform and is absolutely harmless for old and yonng. Fnneral of Andrew Branson. The remains of Andrew Branson will arrive in the city at 43)5 o'clock p. to-day and will be taken to the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Wright, on Kilgore avenue.

The fnneral will take place from High Street M. E. church tomorrow at 1 oclock p. m. The deceased was a 'member of the I.

O. O. his membership being in Lafayette. Members of the order in this city will have charge of the fnneral. mittee from the twentieth precinct and oue present was taken.

Reserved Beat for the Slayton Jubilee Singers on sale at the opera house jew-elry store, 5t3 A Mefuifieent Presrut. The beautifnl Rose-wood Shaw piano which has been on exhibition at the ware-rooms of The Munoie Music SOT east Main and which has had so many admirers, has been purchased by Merrill Teague and presented to his wife! Ask your grocer for High Street Cos. Leader Patent Flour. It brings me hoars of comfort. When I run it all the while, And when I bow Im satisfied Completely with its style.

It's thus with blythe economy Best establishments are run, Equipped entire with Standards," To use thems only fun. The thing is to have oue of your own. Sold only by J. SL Long, 107 west Mala street. The Great Singer.

E. M. Hackleman, the popular young Singing Evangelist, who is awakening so much interest at the First Christian church, w-as born in Fayette oonnty, in 1M9. J. R.

Broyles was named as his successor. Greely Ferguson, committeeman from the Fourth precinct, offered his resignation as he is a candidate for Sheriff. It was accepted ancL William Hickman as his bond an exec-of C. M. E.

E. John Hutchings George F. McCulloch, district corn-nil teeman, was present and was introduced to the committee speaking briefly. The committee adjourned at 315 o'clock to meet at the call of the Don't fail to hear Mrs. R.

S. Lillie of Cincinnati, one of the greatest inspirational speakers this country produces on the philosophy of spiritualism, evenings of 28, 29 and 80 inst. Begin nuve mmlttee 7:80 oclock at Spiritual Temple corner High and Howard streets. Admission 10 cents. d5t5.

was jiamed successor. Secretary Harlan Harringtons for (500 was accepted. Chairman Leffler appointed Kimbrough, F. C. MeCriUns, Siuss, William T.

Hayes, and Joseph La Favour. We are making a very low price on 1 some of onr kid glovos. Gloves that 1 sold for (1, (1.25 and (1.50, clearance 1 sale price 50 and 75 cts. Branch Buo. The next meeting was held at the office of Greely Brothers, the lumbermen on south Walnut street on Wednesday evening, the fifteenth.

Thomas L. Zook was elocted president, -jT. H. Barton secretary and Ed M. Cramer, the architect, treasurer.

Articles of agreement were prepared and signed by all present and afterwards by all the property holders in the district named. A petition to the polioe commissioners, asking them to co-operate in the movement was unanimously signed, and Thomas L. Zook, the councilman, and T. I IL Barton, city treasurer, were appointed a committee to get the commissioners to name a time when they would hear the petition. The committee saw Chief of Police Fortner, and behalf of the commissioners he named next 1 Tuesday afternoon at 1 oclock when the commissioners will hold their reg-' ular monthly meeting for the hearing.

Thus the matter rests and will until Tuesday afternoon when the citizens hope that some favorable and definite action may be taken. Smoke Mao Perfsoto cigars S9 IMiBBthinK 'o Know That Jere Garrard, No. east Main street, loans home or foreign money on city or farm property on long or abort time. Bays and sells real estate, collects rents and rents property and writes life insurance. WILL P.

K00NS. Attnej-at-Lai and Notary Pile. Room Anthony Bloch, Mnnoie, Ind. JACK SHEA ARRESTED. beys.

Youll find us at 217 south Walnut street (3 pants (18 suits. 149 tlm Foreman Thomas. Charged With Operating a Saloon In Residence Fart of the City BOUND OVER Now D. V. Bower, Dentist, Boyce Block.

Rupture positively cured. No knife U9ed. No blood drawn, no detention from business and positively no money reoeived till satisfied of your core. Call at offioe of Dr. A.

C. Jones, over Yonng Kesslers. 157tf Jack Shea, who owns a saloon on i Patterson street, was arrested this afternoon by patrolman Galligher on the charge of operating a saloon withm the residence portion of the city. The case is exactly like that in which Joseph Herrick was the defendant. Bud Goodman ConfeMoa One Forgery mod Implicates Three Others.

Qolek 9lN-SmalI Profit. Before baying a Piano or Organ do not fail to call on The Mancie Music No. 307 east Main street. Prices the lowest, terms the best, tablished. Well es- The Slayton Jubilee Singers, the finest in the country, at the Walnut street opera house next Tuesday even-1 ing.

5t3 Captain McDvaine arrived in the city from Richmond last evening with Bnd Goodman wanted on three charges of forgery. In polioe court this morning, Goodman plead guilty to forging his I branches, mothers name to a check for (8.50 which he passed on W. H. Palmer the sonth Walnut street meat dealer. Mayor Cromer bound him over to circuit oonrt in the sum of (1,000.

Goodman conld I not furnish the bond and went to jail. i In his confession in police court, Goodman implicated three others, 1 warrants for the arrest of whom have 1 been sworn out. Normal later went Music, Here Voice an eminent In 1891 work of a vocation He has composer, and he has music 1 During 1885 he was a resident of Muncie. He afterward attended Central College this State and to Toronto Conservatory of Toronto, Canada. he studied music in all its taking a special course in Culture under Francesco Anna, Italian vocal teacher.

he consecrated himself to the Singing Evangelist, in which he has met with great success. now a national reputation as a conductor and gospel soloist been engaged to conduct the for many national gatherings thi- year. Mr. Hackleman is addition to the above named accomplishments, a cornet- ist of considerable ability. He plays the cornet and sings solos each evening, 1 As a leader he is successful in getting others to sing.

Dry Goods, Carpets Cloaks AT CLEARING UP PRICES. During January is our Cleaning up time; prices are so made to move goods. BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. ONLY ONE MORE WEEK LEFT OF BRANCH BRO.S mm 1 Ladies, clean your kid gloves with Josephine Glove Cleaner, for sale only at the Fair. Eng.

Vatet sole agent for the famous Centemen kid gloves fitted to the hand and warranted. 91yl 109 WEST MAJ3STST Try Malt Bread baked by S. D. Friar Co. Phone 45.

141tf We have a Job Lot of Extra Values hit in All lines, and will mike the Closing Week the Hear the Slayton Jubilee Singers. Read the Times to rent column. Probably you will see something of interest to you. want, for sale E. W.

Bishop, general Room Boyoe block. Funeral of Mrs. A. J. Wachtel.

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Wachtel occurred from the Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon at two 1 o'clock- The church was filled with friends who came to do honor to the do parted loved one. Many beautiful floral offerings were on the casket and altar. The services were impressively con ducted by Rev. Frank H.

Hays who spoke of the lovely character and sweet disposition of the deceased. Mnsie was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. S. L.

Potter, Miss Jones and A. V. R. Patton. G.

H. Andrews, J. M. Kirby, W. L.

Little, E. W. Bishop, A. L. Wright and A Meeks acted as pall bearers.

The remains were taken to Beech Grove cemetery, where the last sad rites were performed. Robes and Buggies at coat Peek, 105r north High street. Mantels, Grates, and Tiling. T. L.

Westlake, 415 sonth Madison street. Quick work and satisfaction guaranteed, 45 tf D. V. Bower, Dentist, Boyoe block. Banner One for Bargains.

So dont fail to take advantage of this opportunity to get 15 to 50 per cent on each dollar you invest, HALF PRICE ON SHORT LENGTHS. SHORT PRICE ON LONG LENGTHS CLOAKS AND JACKETS REGARDLESS OF COST! Some Carpets Less Than Mill Prices' Yours, brajntch; BRO. PRICE NO OBJECT Everything in Fall and Winter Millinery Has to go. Nj limit placed on trimmed Hats, Bonnets, Shapes, Tamoshanters, Sailors, Etc. You can buy all kinds of Fall and Winter Millinery at 1-2 lew than regular price.

They most be sold before spring. This otter is not iugar-ooated to sell other goods by. I sell MILLINERY Only and I am atrictly in it to stay. L. HERRMANNS.

1 20 BS. Ndeuln St. Wholesale and Retail Millinery. Gold Scarf Pins at Harriotts Jewelry store. The Leader Patent Floor is the best.

High Street Milling Co. 28tf R. P. Campbell, book binding, room 15 Boyoe block. d57tf -Died, Mrs.

Nellie Justioe, wife of William Justioe, residing three and a half miles northeast of the oity, died at her home at 4 oclock yesterdav afternoon. Her death was very sudden, she having been ill but two days with grip. The funeral will occur from, the residence to-morrow morning at 10 oclock and the interment will be at the Nottingham cemetery. (( CURES IN 5 MINUTES, And Wont Hurt Your Heart Telephone 270, STAR DRUG STORE. E.

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