Crawfordsville Review, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 16 October 1897 — Page 1
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To-day goes on sale a lot of assorted shades, brown, green, blue, black and mixtures, a full tailor-made suit, worth in any house $20
I CHOICE $12.50 I Silk Waists 1
100 Roman Stripes and new Plaid Waists, worth $7.50, reduced, $5.
RINK'S.
Second Door North Gates House, Indianapolis, Indiana.
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BIRDSELL WAGON
Is the best because they have S steel skeins, steel truss rod and skein belt, best ironed and painted Wagon in the State.
HARDWARE
Doors, Sash, Glass, Paints, Oils, Etc. Please call and see us.
H. R. Tinsley & Co.
ISSUED EVEKY SATURDAY.
BO F. LCSE, BoalnenB Manager.
TOBACCO RAISINO
In Florida V. Q. Irvin Thinks Will Pay Well.
V. Q. Irvis went to the State of Florida this week, and iD conjunction with two other persons will make an attempt at raising a crop of tobaccoThe soil and climate of that State are reported as particularly favorable, and the product among tobpcco dealers ie only a shade
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THE MARKETS-
Furnished By Veasey & Go-, East Main StreetWheat. December 91 Co o, December. 32^ O ts, December 22% ,'ork. October 8.75 Lard, January 4.47
Training at Yountsville. Ed Cory is training for his prize fight for the 24th, at Yountsville, and is
Qas Struck in Putnam. There is no little excitement in the neighborhood of Russellville in the northwest corner of Putnam county,and in the eastern part of Parde county over a strike of gas lound on the farm of J. T. Sturgeon. The ground greatly resembles in appearance the gas landb of Hancock county and the stone in which the find was made has traceB of Trenton rock in it. No search was being made for gas, but the fluid was struck in a drilling made for water at a depth of ninety fe»-t. Gas enough was found to burn for seven hours, and a tea-kettle was boiled over the top of the hole.
Many years\ago gas was found in the neighborhood of Russellville, but in that time gas was an untried article and was considered worthless by the finders.
Death of Charles Kennedy. Charles Kennedy, of New Market whose arrest and conviction of a crime some years since, and subsequent parole will be remembered, died this week at his home, after an illness of a few weeks of consumption. Kennedy was taken to the northern prison three years ago and after serving over a year was paroled by the Governor. Since he was liberated he has conducted himself properly.
CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA, SATURDAY. OCTOBER 16, 1897.
in taste, flavor and
color than the best brands of Cuban tobacco. For the first year only ten acres will be planted in tobacco by Mr. Irvin's company, and solely as an experiment. Two crops can be raised per year, and if one-half the profits are realized that are reported on the culture of tobacco the company the second year wil devote 100 acres to its cultivation. The laud to be used is near Leesburgi Florida.
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the Snyder Hall. The ladteB of the vicinity are bitterly opposed to the presence of Cory and his trainer there, considering that they and their work are injurious to the morals of tbe youth of that locality. They held a meeting and passed resolutions regarding them, from which we make the following extract:
RESOLVED, That their presence here has brought, and will continue to bring, persons here who are neither an honor or a help.
RESOLVED, That so far as possible we will use our influence against
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trusion, and will try by every honest means to create a public sentiment which shall banish them.
Room Sold.
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The room occupied by James Laymon, north side of Main street, owned by the Eph Joel heirs, has been sold to Crane & Anderson, the attorneys, consideration, $7,500. The property will be improved by a 73-foot addition to the rear end.
Wants a Receiver Appointed. CD" Dr. W. C. Banta, of the firm of Banta & Keegan, of the sanitarium at Martinsville, wants a receiver appointed that the firm may be dissolved. The junior member of the firm is Dr. Mort Keegan, formerly of this city.
WIH Move to Indianapolis.
HJapaes Stewart, the cement street builder, will remove to Indianapolis next month.
ITS BUSINESS MEN.
No little town has a better classification of business houses, or more energetic workers. Your reporter acknowledges favor from the following:
JAS. D. HURT.
Is postmaster and handles an attractive stock of notions and statiorary. He
For seven years Mr. grocery business.
TWELVE YEARS AGO TO-DAY
An Immense Number of People were In Town to Witness the Execution
of John W. Coffee. ,f Time flies rapidly. It seems but a short period of time since Cdffee was executed for the murder of old man McMullen and wife, and yet the event occurred twelve years ago to-day October 16th, 1885. There are many things in connection wiih ie execution that bring it vividly to the minds of many people. A larger crowd of people had never been seen in Crawfordsville before. They came by thousands from this and adjoining counties, and old Horace Enerainger and his deputies were kept busy from daylight until long into the night in preserving order, and arrests innumerable were made. Scores of persons made it the occasion for becoming intoxicated, noisy and unruly. The news of the breaking of the rope which was to launch Coffee into eternity before his execution was finally accomplished, was heard with horror by persons outside the enclosure and the comments regarding it variously received, some of them very bitter toward Sheriff Harper and his deputies who managed it, although there is no question that they did exactly as any other persons similarly situated would have done. The close call for his life that Dennis made *by
hie foolish and
nonsensical talk of the murder is remembered. He came very near going the same road that Coffee did, but was saved. He is yet living, it is understood,and now resides in Kentucky .having ever since kept at a long distance from Montgomery county. McMullen and wife, aged people lived alone in the south part of Coal Creek township, about a mile west of Elmdale. They were robbed and murdered, and the house set fire and burned to destroy evidences of the crime. Coffee was convicted after an exciting trial of the crime, and his execution followed in October. Sheriff Harper, assisted by Walley Myers and J. C. Hutton as deputies, performed the disagreeable decree of the Court. Tbe former is now dead, Myers lives in Indianapolis and Hutton here. The sape scaffold was used in the May following to take John C. Henning out of the world. The iron link which held tbe ropes executing the two men is now a fixture in the Sheriff's office.
DAN WILLIAMS
Will Probably Return to His Old
Quarters at the Penitentiary. Dan Williams of this city was working for Mr. K. A. Carr, on his farm south-east of Alamo a few weeks since. Concluding that a ride on horseback would be conducive to his healthy he bridled a horse and rode off from the place never asking Mr. Carr if such proceeding was agreeable to him. The horse was found strollin? near the Big Four track three miles wtst of town and restored to its owner. Mr. Williams was subsequently taken in by the Marshal. His character for crooked work is bad, and it is sdid he has already served a term in the penitentiary. He bids fair to return to his old quarters.
English Opera House, Indianapolis. A feature of the new English Opera House, and one that will probably interest the public more than any other, is the fact that it is absolutely fire proof, being constructed of eteel and fire proof materials entirely, there being not a piece of wood in the entire building aside from that in the chairs and furniture. The most glowing description of the new ErsliBh'B Opera House, its sumptuous appointments and gorgeous fittings would be only an attempt and it is even inadequate when it is said that no where in America is there a more perfect, more beautiful or more practical play house than is this veritable palace that will soon inaugurate a new era ic ths social and amusement functions of Indianapolis and the surrounding territory. Mr. English has leased the new house to the Valentine company, who will operate it in conjunction with their chain of theatres which includes the famous Valentine theatre of Toledo, and the Great Southern theatre, of Columbus, O., both of which are noted for their beauty and fire proof qualities. Their acquirement of the new Indianapolis house gives the Valentine company the distinction of having the three finest theatres in the United States. It is the policy of the management to play only first CISBS attractions and to provide that comfort and courteous treatment that will merit the patronage of the public.
A barn on the Cox farm, three miles
south-west
pf Darlington, caught fire
Hurt was in tbe'V laBt week. The loss is over $500 and ia covered by insurance.
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Uses a Revolver upon His wife, shooting Her Fatally, it is
Thought.
HE RETREATS SOON AFTER, QOING IN A SOUTH-WEST COURSE
With Blood HoBnd« In Pursuit—But Captured Three Hours Afterwards by
Officer Ben Bannister*
At the residence of Mr. George Wilson, the tailor, 503 east Franklin street, this morning shortly after twelve o'clock a Bad tragedy was enacted, in which a drunken, worthless husband, William Thompson, shot his wife with a revolver, the bullet entering the left breast, causing a frightful wound from which it is thought she cannot possibly recover..
Mrs. Thompson was formerly Miss Bird Kashner, and both husband and wife are from Darlington. Five years ago they were married, and the wedding at the time was looked upon aB a happy one, the parties to it being popular among all acquaintances. Thompson had, however, contracted the habit
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WM. THOMPSON.
It was while visiting in the family of Mr. Wilson at 503 east Franklin street, on the south side of the Big Four road that Mrs. Thompson was shot.
Shortly after eleven o'clock Thompson hired a cab and repaired to the residence of Wilson. His wife waB called Up at bis request, and went down to the front room to see him. At that time he did not appear intoxicated. The two conversed for probably an hour. He made his usual promises, so often heard before, of reformation if she would again live with him. Knowing the shallowness of these she refused. He then drew a revolver from his pocket and pointing it at her fired. The ball entered the left breast and the victim of the tragedy fell to the floor. ,•
THE VICTIM.
Thompson then hastily withdrew the house. Neighbors were soon awakened and rushed in at ooce. Dr. Hutchins was- summoned and| the father of the woman, accompanied by DrCoffman, of Darlington, arrived about 4 o'clock. Everything is being done to
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drink and was frequently intoxi
cated. He for a time- abandoned his bad habits, and upon his promises of reformation they for a period lived together again. This was repeated, he continuing his career of drinking, and she again leaving him.
stop the flow of blood oozing contiDU. ally from the wound, and relieve the sufferings of the woman, but with little hopes of success, as it is thought she cannot long survive. Thompson is a son of Kirt Thompson, of Darlington. Immediately after the accomplishment of hie bloody work he disappeared, going southeast from the house, in the direction of the Danville road. The police were at once notified, and the blood hounds at the Fair Ground called, into service. Pursuit was begun in a south-east course, eome persons going as far south as Whiteeville. Officer Bannister in the meantime was looking through the east part and other portions of town for him. Coming up aloug east Main street he espied a man standing on the corner near Rest's jewelry store. Addressing him Officer Bannister was at once informed that he was Thompsca the man he was looking for, and at once gave himself up. He was Boon behind tte bars. His levolver was a 32-calibre, and after the shooting he had taken it apart and it was in two seperate parts the cylinder and pin having been taken out when he was arrested. He expressed no particular regret at his fiendish act.
COURT PROCEEDINGS..
Emma E. Rankin vs. Henry Roes. To quiet title. An agreement reached dur--: ing the progress of the trial and upon the plaintiff's motion it is ordered that the cauee be dismissed at plaintiff's cost.
Thomas O'Herron vs. Michael O'Herron and John O'Herron. Appeal. Dismissed at plaintiff's cost.
Harriet E. Davis vs. Joshua Davis. Divorce. Plaintiff is granted a divorce, $125 alimony and her costs. It isfurther ordered that she be permitted to resume her former name, Harriet E.' Stips.
The Crawfordsville Building and Loan Association vs. Johnathan D. Stewert et al. foreclosure. Finding for plaintiff in sum of $167.25. Fred T. McCain appointed receiver of the premises described in the complaint.
On application Ira M. Sharp, a member of the Boone county bar is admitted and sworn as an attorney at the bar of this court.
Wm. P. Binford vs. Francis Bruso, John Wilson and Frank W. Royer, damages and injunction. Defendant Bruso restrained from disposing of his property or crops.
Quincy Sutton vs. Soloman W. Peterson, appeal. Dismissed at plaintiff's costs for failure tD prosecute.
Jacob S. Livingston vs. Ida E. Havercamp et al. Foreclosure. Dismissed, costs paid.
Louis McMains VB. Thomas J. Sidener. On chattel mortgage. i. George Penday vs. Soloman W. Peterson. On note.
William P. Binford vs. Francis Bruso, John Wilson and Frank W. Royer, Damages and injunction.
Emerson Ray vs. Hiram W. Moore, administrator of the estate of Eli H^ Dick, deceased, change' of venue from Tippecanoe county.
Mary Taylor vs. Indiana Insurance Co. Complaiut to collect inaurance. Oscar Taylor vs. the Continental In] suraoce Co. of the city of New York, Complaint to collect insurance.
David L. NelBon vs. Abner P. Enoch. Appeal. John Adam vs. Asher Wert et al. Complaint. Court sustains defendant's demurrer to complaint, ».
Reeves & Co. vs. S. M. Warren et al Attachment, Judgment tor plaintiff ia the sum of $87.22.
George E. Rat cliff
VB.
etal. Complaint. Plaintiff files a mo- T' tion for a change of venue from tlie county.
Margaret J. McMullen vs. Thomas Boss et. al. Complaint. Jury finds for the defendants.
The city treasurer received during the month of September $5,941.79, and paid out 82,772.55.
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