The Greencastle Times, Greencastle, Putnam County, 10 May 1888 — Page 1

The (tKeencastle Times

VOl,. 7. NO. 24

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If so there were a spirit, poised ia peace Above all witul-gnsts in the Heavens high, And he might mark us mortals laugh or cry. According as the gloomed clouds increase Or suns beguile them into golden fleece, Methinks ho would be like to smile, to sigb (So placid be, so far within the sky, And knowing God’s great love can never cease), That we the puny yet tho pfideful race Must change as skies change; bo like babes that fret Whenso their loving mother moves her breast To ease her mothering, or turns her face Aside a moment, reaching out to get Some wrapping soft to lull their limbs to rest. —Richard E. lineroN, in Harper'a for May. ^lE^CIXaXSTTa-S.

dOHN Klf.KY GOItnON.

Corn planting is late. Bee Line pay car will reach Greencastle May 17th. Circuses have begun to pass us by on the other side. Tho line showers of the past week came in good time. Organ recital in Locust stre church tomorrow evening. Some of Groencastle’s “hulls” wo e a significant smile yesterday. DePauw has become a dead sure winner when it comes to oratory. There will bo a special meeting if the council next Monday evening. J Tomorrow evening occuis the ndxt organ recital in Locust Street church. A good leu cent theatrical sh^w would pay just now at tho opfra house. A largo band of gypsjes p-asued through tho city from the cast l)ast Sunday. The first series of the People’s Budding and Loan Association h^s paid out. Circuit court adjourned Saturdi^,’ after a session of only about si* whole days.

Some of the inter-State visitors had a hard time finding a lodging place the night of the contest A complete report of the oratorical contest with tho full text of Mr.' Johnson’s speech will be found on our third page today. The Helen Blythe company showed to a small audience in the Opera House Saturday evening. The seven-ty-live and fifty cent rate kept several away. A farmer told the Times that the wheat crop never looked worse nor the prospects of the Republican party brighter than at present in Putnam county. An exchange advertises its old papers for sale thus: “Old papers— just the thing to place on your pautry shelves and for filling out your bustle—for sale at this ollico at ill) cents a hundred.” The editor of tho Star Press is kicking his leg off because the Prohibitionists of this city are seeing the folly of their ways and coming back to the Republican ways. They are not so foolish as >\io Star Press would like to have them, hence the kick. Despite the best efforts of the newspapers to make tho matter plain the mistake has been made by some Republicans of confounding the two Republican State conventions. The convention held in Indianapolis on Thursday last was for the naming of four delegates at largo and four alternates to the Chicago convention. The convention to nominate a Republican State ticket will not be held until after tho National convention and the date is yet to be announced V.'vel in name, form, purpose and iiii iiiod is The Novelist, Aldeu’s new weekly magazine of American fiction. It undertakes to give the worthiest fiction that American authors can be tempted to produce. Foreign authors not admitted. It is certainly handy in form, beautiful in dress, excellent in all mechanical qualities, and low in price; well suited in all respects to meet the wants of the intelligent millions wko are capable of appreciating “thebest.” Terms, $1.00 a year at which rate it will give over 2,500 pages, equal to from eight to twelve ordinary American dollar novels. A specimen copy of The Novelist will be sent free on request. Address, John B, Alden, Publisher, 303 Pearl St, New York: P, O. Box 1227.

Death Cuts Short a Promising Career. Hon. J. It. Gordon died yesterday afternoon at his residence on East Washington street, at 1:15 o’clock, of pneumonia. His illness began April 2G, the date of the Democratic State convention at Indianapolis, where ho, contracted a seyero cold which set-j tied on his lungs from which ho| never rallied. He was conscious toj tho last but for twenty-four hours! previous to his death had been gradually sinking. Tho funeral will occur tomorrow afternoon at 1.30 o’clock from the family residence where short services will be conducted by E'der O. P. Badger. Interment in

Forest Hill.

/John R. Gordon was born near IJainbridge, Putnam county, June 123, 1848. He received his primary education principally at the Bainbridge academy and graduated in 1872 from DePauw University. In 1872-73 ho was principal of tho Bainbridge public schools. In 1873 he was elected assessor and real estate appraiser for his township, but before tho expiration of his term he was chosen county superintendent of the schools of Putnam. At the close of his term as county school superintendent ho w’&s again principal of the Bainbridge schools until 1877 when ho began tho practice of law which he made his business, devoting, however, some attention to farming, a pursuit in which he was reared. In 1882 he was elected a member of the House of Representatives from Put nam county, also in 1884, and again in 188G. As a law maker he had shown much ability, having been ad mitted to tho bar May 31, 1873. At the late Democratic convention at Indianapolis he was chosen chairman of the State Democratic Central Com mittee. December 3, 1874, he marled Miss Mattie A. Darnall, who ^th three children survive him. Mr. Gordon’s parents James S. and Ann B. Gordon, who are still living were the first settlers of Putam entering its borders in 1822. Mr. Gordon was a good citizen and a model man. The Masonic Lodge

Sigrnn Chi Chapter llotigr.

The lot purchased by F. D. Ador of T. C. Hammond, on the corner of Poplar and Jackson streets, and upon which ground has been broken for a house, is not, ns many have supposed, intended for a residence tor Frank and a bride. The purpose, as revealed by the projector to tho Times, is to erect a chapter house, to bo tho property of tho local chapter of the Sigma Chi Greek Fraternity. The enterprise is under the personal direction and patronage of Mr. Ader, who expects to furnish tho means for lits prosecution. The contract has peon let for the building, which is to 4)0 a handsome structure of ample proportions for the accommodation pf twenty-four men. It will bo fin Ashed in the best stylo of modern • rchitecture and furnishings, and will cost, when complete, about fl5,(XK), including the grounds. This enterprise is certainly a con Siderable undertaking and will be in the nature of an innovation for a Western University town, although its kind are in common vogue among tho older university seats of the East. Sigma Chi is to be congratu lated, and Mr. Ader awarded credit for tho possession of a large degree pf progressive fraternity spirit.

Circuit Court.

The docket of the circuit court for the April term was cleared by Judge Coffee last Saturday. The following cases were disposed of: John K. Wilson vs. L. N. A. & C. railway company—Damages. Dia missed by agreement, costs paid. Susan McCloskey vs. William G. Sloan and Robert R. Sloan On Note. Trial by court with finding and judgt.

for 1*537.95.

Emdine Kurtz vs. George W. Kurtz and Jacob F. Kurtz—On Contract. Dismissed at Defts.’ costs. Eliza A. Alspaugh vs. Sarah Claggett On Note, Judgment for 81G9.71 First National Bank of Crawfords ville, lud, vs. Joseph Carpenter et al.—On Note. Dismissed at Plff.’s

costs.

Dolana E. Williamson vs. Tho Greencastle Gas Light, Fuel and

THE UNIVERSITY.

Kitylng., Dolnga nn<l H«|>]«‘nlnjr« Among

the College People*

! SPECIALLY REPORTED TO THE TI3IEH.) The averages of tho speakers at

the contest as printed in the Times’ report, are made up from a careful compilation of the figures furnished us as the individual ma»kings of the six judges. It will be seen that these markings change the relative posi

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The following is a specimen of tho oratory of Daniel W. Voorheesduring the war. It is from a speech delivered in Greencastle, Aug. G, 18G4, and reported f< r the Cincinnati Commercial by Mr. J. B. MeCullagb, now editor of tho St. Louis Globe-Democrat, one of the most expert stenographers in

the country:

“When Mr. Jfincoln was nominated

tion of some of tho speakers as first I nt Baltimore I was at Washington, announced and bulletined. They E ac h delegation hurried down to con v. . . . , . . , ., J gratulate him, and to tell the story give Nebraska third instead of fourth 0 f their servile, base devotion to a place, Illinois fifth instead of sixth, mere man—and a very ordinary spec and Kansas eighth instead of last i imen of a man at that. The contract place. This table is tho first and i ors ’ the Sieves, the money changers, only complete one that has bePI1 | tho substitute hirers, the cotton spec

printed and is believed to be correct. It is common rumor [that a prominent gentleman of this city, who is a radical Prohibitionist, sat near ono of tho judges in the recent contest and devoted his energies all the evening to running down Johnson. This judge voted our representative

ulators. the greedy tariff plunderers from New England, came rushing down upon him to congratulate him upon his nomination for the Presi dency. I have watched and looked around Washington City. I have read tho papers that recorded the devotion of these men to Mr. Lincoln. They say that Mr. Lincoln Hashed with wit, and merriment, and jest, when thev waited on him and that ho

fourth place. Any man that will | i 1!lc | a joke for every ono of them, allow his prejudices to outride his One of them says in giving an ac loyalty is not worthy respect. | count of it: ‘you ought to have been

there to have heard the laughing.’ Now, let me tell you that on

Tho Hanover ball club did not materialize last week. But the

on that night, from Mr. Lincoln’s

Champaign club did. Thursday window, there was in plain sight no afternoon Bloomington and Wabash ^ jari a section of land covered

was a member will have charge of the funeral services. Thowidowand relatives have tho sympathy of tho community in their bereavement. A special meeting of the bar was held in the circuit court room this morning at ten o’clock to take action upon the death of Hon- J. It. Gordon. Judge Eckles presided with H. Clay Lewis secretary. It was resolved that the members of tho bar attend the funeral tomorrow afternoon in a body, meeting at the court house at 1 p. m. Upon motion of D. E. VYil liamsou a committee consisting of H. H. Mathias, P. t). Colliver, J. S. Me Clary, M. A. Moore and D. C. Don nohue, be appointed to draft resolu tious. The committee retired to the jury room and in a few moments brought in the following resolutions. Whereas—-By the decree of an Al mighty Providence, death has entered our ranks and taken from our midst our associate and brother, Hon. J. R Gordon, therefore ho it Resolved: 1. That in his death tho bar has lost an able, trustworthy and promising member, the community a useful, enterprising and honored citizen, and his family a faitnful and affectionate husband and father. 2. That we tender to his bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy. 3. That these resolutions be published in each of the county papers and a copy thereof be presented to to the family of the deceased. 4th. Tbaftbe proceedings of this meeting be presented by its chair man, to the Putnam Circuit Court, at its next term, w ith a request that the same be spread of record. Demur rut Judicial Nomlnatlonx. The Democratic Nominating convention of this judicial district— Putnam and Clay counties—met at Brazil Saturday morning at eleven o’clock. A delegation of forty attended from this county. H. C. Darnell was made chairman of the convention. The Judgship was tendered Putnam county but ns this county had no candidate, Capt. Smiley and others having drawn off tho track, the nomination went to Clay. Samuel McGregor was nominated by by acclamation. For Prosecutor, P. O. Colliver, the present incumbent from Putnam was nominated also by

acclamation.

The Berkshire Life Insurance company vs. Samuel W. Clark and Emily Clark—Foreclosure. Trial by court and judgment vs. Samuel W. Clark for 1571.97, amount now due, and £278.29 to hecomo due, and foreclosure against both defts. Bishop Curtis vs. Eliza Curtis— Divorce. Decree granted Plft - . at his costs, on proof of adultery by Deft. William A. Carpenter vs. Squire E. Young et al.—Foreclosure. Trial by court, finding and judgment vs. Squire E. Young and Joseph M. Carpenter for £449 75 and foreclosure against all. Mary A, Murphy vs. Michael Murphy—Divorce. Trial by court, find ing for the Deft, on the complaint and finding against the Do F f. on cross bill, and judgment accordingly. This decision leaves the relation of parties unchanged. Susan M. DeMotte vs, Richard P. Houck, James Houck and McC. Hartley—On Note. Dismissed, costs paid. Common Council. The city council met Tuesday even iug and tho newly elected officers took their seats. The new mayor, Mr. Cowgill, presided and tbo three new councilmeu sat in the seats of those retiring. Mayor Cowgill announced the standing committees which are as follows: Finance—Hanna, Blake, Hays. Claims—Hays, Ragan, Hanley. Streets—Ragan, Howe, Hanley. Fire Department—Hanna, Blake,

Hays.

Judiciary—Hanley, Ragan, Hays. Lights—Ragan. Hays, Howe. Printing—Hays, Hanna, Hanley. Water works—Blake, Ragan, Hays. Fees and salaries—Hays, Blake,

Howe.

On motion of Councilman Blake the meeting nights were changed to the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Fred Weik was elected fife chief. The police board as elected will bo Hays. Blake, Hanna.

played; the former 11, the latter 3. Friday morning DePauw defeated the Champaign club by a score of 12 to G. Immense crowds attended

both exhibitions.

The fifth of the Demorest contests was bold in Plato Hall Monday night. There were eight speakers. The judges, Mayor McClary, Dr. Bainum, and Prof. Ogg, awarded the medal to Miss Nelson. Tho atten dance at those contests has outgrown Plato Hall and the next will be held

in Meharry Hall.

W. D. Wilcox showed considerable business enterprise in the publication of the contestants’ speeches. From the manner in which they were disposed of, he evidently was remunerated for his trouble. The editor of our college journal is elected by the students who are members of all parties. He forgets this fact and makes some undignified

remarks, politically.

Fifty-two preps have been sus pended for periods varying from a few days to two weeks, and demerited variously, for “bolting” recitations

last Thursday.

The Champaign delegation came with fiying colors, headed by a brass band. They returned playing a

funeral dirge.

Geo. Higgins accompanied Howard Gordon on a visit to Lafayette and Purdue Saturday.

with hospitals not less than a mile square of hospitals in which were men lying with one leg and ono arm off -wounded sicK and dying. Every jest he tohl was marked by at least three deaths in tho hospitals at \Y’ash ington City. Three human sonls were heralded into eternity by each of Mr. Lincoln’s jests and jokes. Another section of ground, in view from Mr. Lincoln’s window had been dug up for a grave-yard, and while he jested and joked with this servile crew he could look out on this scene of dying and death, and yet you pro pose to me retain that monster in an other term of office—that monster that, with an utter disrd^ard for human life and human misery, has pro posed to prolong his term of office. Gentlemen, it seems to mo that lean hear the spirits of the hundreds of thousands who have been uselessly sacrificed in this war pleading against the re-election of this man. It seems to me that the very stones would rise up to protest against it. It seems to mo that inanimate objects and dumb beasts would cry out: Enough—he has had his day.’ Bloody, gory, reek ing, let him go out into a hateful obscurity, there to spend tbo rest of his days with the ghosts of the murdered dead gibbering around his

unhappy pillow’.”

The Third Organ IVHtal. 0 The third organ recital will occur in Locust Street church tomorrow evening. Following is the program: ■IfauA—lirand Toccata and Fugae in D Minor.

Stotarf—Andante in E Minor.

frAZ/iiKZ-PoBteludiiira in 'J Major.(Dy reqneat.) Donizetti—"Com e bello.” MissTcbneb.

Guilment—M&rcUe Kelurieuse. Wehli— Hymn of the Nans,

Handel—"Y it*: \\n li. . 111. n*. ;G

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the contest.

Julian Hogate spent Sunday here.

AgE Vessiye Warfare.

Marriage Licenses

Carroll M. Bell and Ida M. Love; Benjamin McMath and Maria F’esten

Dr. John spoke very llatteringly of j Hwitation - - . . Miss the conduct of the students during sli.nr' iD A ^

JV/cuExi—The Adieu. • Mish Paul. Mism Acstin, Merz — Pon'Mlif-p. ) .. Tr-nr

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He left Tuesday for a months tour ! -communion. of the West.

Next Saturday at 2:30, the Butler \ Ti, 0 on ] v way r 'o be thought anyball club will meet our boys at the thing is to bo it. Tho success of ball park. Warner’s Log Cabin Liver Pills bos C. H. McAnney has been selected j n the fact that they do what they to deliver the master’s oration this purport to. They act pleasantly, year. : effectively and at once. Purely veg-

The rank of the military companies 0 table and harmleass.

as regards attendance is D, B, A and

C.

Chas. Zaring visited Greencastle yesterday on his way to New York. Two more cases of measles aro reported at the Ladies’ dormitory. Tho ladies are now drilling. They are using trays instead of guns. Rev. Goodrich, of ’G3, was a guest of the university last Friday. Miss Lucile Mathews was visited by her father over Sunday. Rev. Hurlstone was the orator last

Sunday afteruoon.

Miss Jessie Hamilton is visiting

the college.

Another Monthly is out.

Editor Times: The leading edi torial of the recent Monthly devotes itself to the delegates who represent ed DePauw at the State contest. The whole article is nothing but the pitiful wail and regretful moan of a defeated party. But two points in it are worthy of notice. One is the

1st.—Upon high prices, 2nd.—Upon shoddy goods of all

kinds.

3rd.—Upon asking one price and taking another. 4th.—Upon asking 25 per cent, more than real *alue to be able to fall. 5th.—Upon any misrepresentations

of any kind.

With a determination stronger than ever to increase our business upon a fair basis, wo have largely increased our stocks. We feel just now wo have probably bought too much stuff; do you know what effect that will have on your pocket-book? It will enable you to buy more goods for your money than you have ever

statomont that we refused to leave j thought possible.

We cannot enumerate articles and

the matter to a committee of the faculty for the reason that we were sure to be beaten. Such a settlement would have been unconstitutional, as tho author of the editorial well knows. The other point is that wo tried to throw DePauw out of the association. My answer to that is brief. It is a lie. J. H. Haerison.

prices. You would not stop to read them. If you will come to us when you need stuff, we will convince you. ALLEN BROTHERS, Dry Goods and Carpets.