Crawfordsville Review, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 26 November 1892 — Page 1
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CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA. SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 26, 1892.
ISsuBD BTKRT SATURDAY.
W. K. HEWKKt, Ruilant ViH|(t
Tho firemen's %afl Thursday night ^rovwd'quite a-success, both financially and socially.
W. 0. Gosnell was granted a divorce in the Circuit Court thiB week, his wife having lefthim some two or three yeaTB ago.
A brilliant display of falling or Shooting star* from the skys to-night or tomorrow night should it be clear 'overhead is promised.
Mrs. G. B. Heffner who was -sent to the Insane Asylum at Indianapolis fron this county some two months -ago, died at that place Thursday night. The remains were shipped here for interment.
The hand* on the face of the Court House clock became frozen through the enow and sleet falling upon them last night and in consequence stopped. This is the first time this has occurred in several years.
Mrs. James Ryan diedat the home of her husband, two miles south of New Ross, last Wednesday, -of consumption at the age of 40 years. The funeral services were conducted on Friday by Rev. A. Pluwket. interment at the Stoner cemetery.
The Montgomery County Farmers Institute is in session at the small Court room and will continue Friday and Saturday the 25th and 26th. An interesting program with able talkers on many subjects of great interest to all farmers ana business men as well.
Mrs. Abigail Davis was tendered a big Thanksgiving dinner by her sons, John L. and Isaac, Sr., to which fifty members of tho family were present, among them being several great grandchildren. Mrs. Davis is 08 years old, but an exceeding well preserved old lady.
Purdue won afoot ball game at Indianapolis Thursday over the DePauws, and having defeated all the clubs of other colleges, is the champion of the State. The public will wonder when these students who engage so much in sport take time to look up their studies. It looks now that colleges were fitting out young men to be sportsmen instead of lawyers, preachers, etc.
Mfs. Robert Ray, of Covington, jealous of Mies Carrie^Merryman, a young lady in her husband's employ, brought about her discharge, and the girl secured a clerkship with R. A. Short, of Danville, 111. This week Mrs. Ray found her husband in the parlors of the Arlington, at Danville, socially chatting with Miss Merryman, and she caused the arrest of both. Mr. Ray pleaded guilty to 'lisorderly conduct, but Mies Merryman stood trial and was acquitted. Mrs. Ray gave notice that she would return to Covington and apply for divorce.
Thanksgiving day was very beautifully observed at the home ot George Simme, north of the city, by the giving of his daughter Miss Ida to Mr. Francis Mill in marriage. Both was neatly attired were perfectly composed. Messers Wm. Taylor and Kirt Everett acted as attendants. After the marriage a splendid dinner was partaken of by quite a number of relatives who had been invited. A good time was enjoyed by all present and each went away leaving their best wishes for the happiness and success of the happy couple. May their voyage through life bo a smooth one and bring to them much happiness.
Tried to Suicide.
On Wednesday evening last Charley House, hose home in in Arderson, attempted to commit suicide at the residence of his father-in-law J. C. Freed, on west Pike street, by choking himself to death. House had been having trouble with his wife and had brooded over tho affair until his mind became unbalanced. He was arrested and put in jail, where ho remained until Thursday when his reason returned and he was released.
The Farmers' Institute,
There was only a fair attendance at tho Farmers' Institute in thiB city yesterday, although the meeting was a do cidedly lively and interesting one. The fall and winter feeding of live stock, the importance of pasture on tho farm and highways and their improvements wore all thoroughly discussed. Two young gentlemen were chosen to attend tho special winter course in Live Stock Husbandry at Purdue University. Tho boys selected are Samuel B. Kesler, of Scott township, and Jesse D. Armentrout, of Union township. These boys appointed by the institute will bo exempt from tuition and other charges required.
Frank Snyder is in New York. Mat Doherty is in from Joplin, Mo. N. J. Clodfelter went to Chicago Monday.
G«ore^ Duram was in Rushville this week.
G. W. Paul attended court at Covingthia week. Judge Snyder this week.
was in Williamsport
An art club has been organized by the ladieB of the city. Miss Anna Renn, of Covington, is the guest of Miss Edna Dice.
Mrs. John Lyons, of Hamilton, O., is visiting Mrs. Joseph Lyons. Mrs. Lola Berry is au applicant for the postoffice at Waynetown.
Jerre Townsley visited his wife at Indianapolis the first of tho week. W. T. Brush and Ben Crane did legal business in Covington Tuesday.
One very ordinary drunk was trimmed up in the Mayor's court Monday. Bob Harrison, of Chicago, was the guest of his uncle, Judge Harney.
W. Whittington has purchased the Tinsley property on Grant Avenue. Miss Mellie Roeegen, of Columbue, is visiting her sister Mrs. C. L. RoBt.
Dr. Burroughs will occupy the pulpit of the First Presbyterian church to-mor-
R. J. Greene and wife of Lincoln, Neb., are the guests of Rev. R. J. Greene.
George I. Dooley went to Indianapolis Monday to serve as United States grand juryman.
Elder T. J. Shuey is holding a series of religious meetings at the Christian church in Waveland.
There will be no services at Center church tomorrow owing to the Y. P. S. C. E. convention at Ft. Wayne.
Misses Vera and Leuise McCabe, of Covington, spent Sunday in the city, the guests of their grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Harding.
The Ariel Ladies Sextette will give one of their famous concerts at the Y. M. C. A. auditorium on Tuesday night Nov. 29. ThiB will be the entertainment of the regular lecture course.
J. K. Henry, living two miles east of New Ross, lost his very promising colt, "Twister," by death last week. The colt was by Pocahontas Sam and paced a mile in 2:45 the first time it was hitched to a sulky. The animal was valued $2,000.
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It is rumored that the Vandalia railroad company will extend its road from St. Joseph to Muskegon, taking in all the Lake Michigan shore towns. Work on the extension will begin as early as the weather will, permit next spring.
Following is the verdict of a Parke county jury of inquest in a case of supposed arson: "We the jury, find that the thing was done. Who did it or how it was done if course we don't know, but we do, of course, know that it was done."
Monday morning Judge Harney notified Court porter, Will White that ho would dispense with his services on January 1st. His successor will be Miss Matie Keeney. Mr. White has been a most efficient reporter, his removal being made strictly on political grounds, he being a republican.
W. T. Brush and A. F. Ramsey were in Rockville Monday where they completed negotiations between the Citizens National bank and Parko county by which the former takes $.30,000 worth of bonds issued by the latter. The money is to be used on the construction of a now bridge over the Wabash river at Montezuma,
The alumni and old students of Wabash College met this afternoon at 4 o'clock at Judge Woods' chambers, in the Federal Building, to counsel about college matters genera ly, and to arrange for a reception to be given to Dr. Burroughs, the new president of the college. —Indianapolis News.
Several boys from 14 to 18 years of age, have organized a society called tli 3 "Hey Rube gang." Its purpose is To protect each jther and stand up for their rights. It includes a secret service to watch the members. It has a war crv, grip arid pass word. All members are tak?n in under oath, all go armed to the teeth and if riled they would make a rusty fight.—Waynetown Dispatch.
Richard Carroll's resignation as postmaster at Earl Park took effect: April 25, 1882, and soon after he removed tol West Lafayette. Last week he was arrested, charged with failing to account. for §10.02 postal revenues, and his I daughter gave bond for his appearance. On Thursday night Mr. Carroll left home and his bond was defaulted. Friends report that Mr. Carroll is not strong mentally, anj.1 rtiat- hiH shortago will be made good. His bond has been defaul «'d. His shortage will bo made good, it is said, by one of tho Galeys of this citv who is a brother-in-law.
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SHERIFF BIBLE CONTESTS.
He Makes Six Specific Charges and Altogether Has a Very Strong Case. Sheriff John P. Bible filed his contest suit against Charles E. Davis laBt Saturday evening. The complaint iB complete, yet concise and informal and tersely sets forth six specific charges which the contoBtor can and will prove to tho court, Mr. Bible, in his complaint, says that at tho election held on November 8,1892, there were received and counted for Noah Flannigan 122 votes for the contestee, 3,819 for the contestor, 3,818. That said CharleB E. Davis was declared by the Board of Canvassers elected to said office of Sheriff. That John P. Bible contests tho election of said Davis on the following grounds, to wit: 1st. Illegal votes were cast in each of the 42 precincts of Montgomery county. 2nd. Illegal voteB were counted for Davis in each of the 42 precincta in Montgomery county. 3rd. Legal vote* cast for the contestor at said precincts were thrown out which would have elected him had thsy been counted. 4th. The election boards at said precincts refused to allow legal electors to vote who intended fully to vote for contestor 5th. The election boards in each of the 42 precincts allowed persons—not legal voters—to caBt their votes for DaviB, which votes were counted for him. 6th. The board of review counted for the contestee votes, which had not been cast, counted or certified to, as having been cast and counted.
Whereupon contestor prays that contestor be declared elected to and entitled to said office, and that he have judgment of the costs in thiB suit and for all proper relief
The Auditor has set down December 8, as the time for hearing the case before the county commissioners. In tho meantime the defense will prepare and file an answer.
Tho Alfrey Factory Sold.
Henry Alfrey has sold his heading factory on tenth street to MoBes Blair & Farloy, of Crawfordsvillo. The new proprietors took possession yesterday and will continue the business with some improvements. Mr. Alfroy has purchased another mill at Poplar Bluffs, Mo., for which place over thirty of his employees left Saturday.—Torro Hauto Express.
The Love Letter 0as8 Ended. The celebratod case of Fannie Leot vs. Nancy Martin, known the country over as the "lover-letter case," WBB dismissed this week at the instigation of tho heirs of the defendant. The case, of which everybody in the county is familiar, was filed many yoars ago, away back in tho musty, mildewed past. The defendant, at tho time a young widow, was employed by the plaintiff to write her love letters. The contract specified that if the defendant was successful in catching a sucker,, in the matrimonial fish pond she
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the sum of 8100, but if unsuccessful she was to get nothing- The hook, baited by the sweet and tempting words of the plaintiff, caught on in groat style and soon a man lay lloundoring at the foot of the coy Nancy. The wedding took place with duo pomp, but before the $100 was paid over a rupture occurred between tho newly wedded pair, which was soon followed by a divorco. The defendant then refused to pay the $100 as agreed and the suit was filed. During the preliminaries the defendant died, but tho suit was pushed against the estate until the plaintiff likewise shuffled off and into the Great Beyond. Tho suit was still pending, however, until the defendant's heirs came in this weok and had it erased from the docket.
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At a meeting of tho stockholders of tho New ROBS Fair Association last Saturday it wae decided to discontinue the holding of fairs at that place. For the past two or three years, or even longer, the fairs have not been a financial success, in fact have caused the stockholders to run their hands down deep ill their pockets to meet obligations. Thik state of affairs was bound to outlive the pluck of the stockholders it was only too evident and tho gentlemen did the wise thing in dropping it at once. The association, however' oxpoct to keep up the racing feature and will unite alt their energies to make it a success. There will be another meeting to-day to set the time for the spring raeea and elect new officers.
Oliver' 8 Gallantry.
Oliver Hamilton is a young gallant who resides near MoteB' Mill in the re* gion round about Darligton. LaBt week'' there was an entertainment given at at school house in the neighborhood, during which Hamilton and a young fellow named Warren became mixed up in a lively exchange of compliments. It appears that War re .a made some unkind •remark concerning a young lady to which Hamilton took exception and' whipping out a murderous looking knife ho went after the defamer in a manner that rendered Warren speechless for several hours. Mayor BandeL and officer Grimes went out and arrested Hamilton Tuesday. Ho gave bail for his appearance to-day.
Stole a Pocket Book.
Harry Davis and Jimmie Mack, a couple of precocious colored youths, were pinched by the police Monday morning for entering the residence of R. B. Whitney, on east Jefferson street, and stealing a pocket book containing 83.50. Tho theft was committed on Saturday afternoon during the absence of the family. Tho population at the Plainfield refuge bids fair to be augmented by the addition of a pair of colored "coons." There are several others of a similar ilk. in the town who would be benefitted by a course in tliat institution.
A Shoe Store Burglarized.
Last'Saturd.iy night the ei^pe store of VanCamp & Co., was entered by burglars. The entrance was effected by prving off the heavy wooden shutter from aback window and cutting out a pane of glass. Aside from some change in the cash drawer, two or three pairs of shoes and several boxes of blacking,, nothing was disturbed. The work is supposed to be that of boys, several of whom the police havo under surveilance and the gilty parties will undoubtedly be arrested in a sew days.
Marriage Licenses.
Lnreti UrittoH and Hattie L.
Charles Kirkpatrick and Jessie L. Washburn, a Georgo Rogers and Alary Freco.
Ordered Sold.
Judge Harney has ordered the Crawfordsvillo and Veedorsburg plant of the Crawfordsvillo Creamery sold. The mechanics lien held by Stroh & Co. will first be satisfied, then the attorneys' fees and court costs, after which tho company's creditors will got the balance.
Friday's Usual Bluff.
Friday Clark, of Cravyfordsvillo,' another aspirant for pugilistic honors,, challengos Jim Johnson to a five-round contest for $100 to 8500 a side.—Indianapolis Sentinel. rV
Cloaks! Cloaks!
Almost given away for 10 days at Louis Bischof's Cloak Parlor.
The only l'urc Cream of Tartar Powder.—No Ammonia No Alum, ii^ .Millions of Homes—40 Years the Standard"
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