Crawfordsville Review, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 27 November 1897 — Page 7

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CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA, SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 27.

THE "PRATHER" flATTER.

The Other Side Replies Now to Jones, Hanna, and Others. ED. REVIEW:— [Concluded from last week.1

Mr. Prather finally offered his resignation as pastor. The following is clipped from ao Abilene paper: "Several members made brief remarks on the matter, exprr66iag their belief in the innocence oi Mr. Prather sad assuring him of their sympathy and confidence, and then the following was adopted: "As Rev. E. L. Prather has again offered his resignation as pastor, and ae it is only asking us to release him from the pastorate care of the church during the investigation which is now making in court, therefore,

RESOLVED, That we accept his resignation, and in doing so we ask to express our love for and prayerful interest in him, and hope that in a short time he may be once more preaching to us the wcrd as faithfully es he has done in the past. B. L. STROTHER,

Church Clerk."

Here is what the whiskey organ had to say about one of those depositions that Kendallites have had so much to say about. No wonder it was not read, when the whiskey editor even was disgusted at it. Why did Mr. Whittington not read it? Mr. Whittington is a shrewd lawyer, that is why:

"NONSENSICAL NASTINESS. There is on file in the office of the clerk of the district court a deposition that for nonsensical nastiness is entitled to a buffalo chip medal. It is intended to be used by the defense in the suit of Prather vs. Spangler and the deponent is a widow named Ruth A. Russell. "Her deposition, in so tar as its value as evidence is concerned, is about 40 degrees below zero and it is so rank that it is said that the blush that spread over Pitt Ualleck's face when he wrote it caused an alarm of fire in the next county. The deponent,who ie53 years of age, seems to have acquired the idea that the Rev. Mr. Prather was stuck on her and tried to make a mash at least that is the impression one gains from reading her deposition, in which she alleges the same charge as that made by Union Pacific trainmen which resulted in the suit agaist Conductor Fallins. The Chronicle is not fighting preacher Prather's case lor him, but if the defense has no better or stronger evidence of his guilt than this woman's deposition to offer it had bett«r let him have judgement by default and save costs."

The sensational newspapejs had much to say about Mr. Prather while at Abilene. The Sunday Sun is good enough for some people. The editor is now in prison. Here is a letter from the Kirksville, Mo., pastor: "KIRKSVILLE, Mo, May H, ISOO. DEAR BROTHER PRATHER:—

Someone pent me the KH.'..S.»S City Sunday Sun with a pack of dirty trash. This is a concocted scheme of tiiosame scoundrels that are following you up please let me hear from you A8 BOOU as you can conveniently do so. 1 suppose you have the paper by ibis time. I clip it out and send it to you. This almost mortifies me to death. What can I do? God bloBs you and yours.

Y'our Brother in Christ, S. H. MORUAN."

Much has been said about Gainsville, Texas. His conduct must have been all right there. This is the niace where Mr. Prather went after leaving Abilene, Kan. He took the following letter from the elders of the Christian church there, when he left for Arkansas. This letter WHS not revoked until after be had taken membership in the Baptist church in Arkansas "GAINESVILLE, TEX., Aug. 10, '95.

This is to certify that brother Edwin L. Prather is a member of the Christian church at this place and a preacher of good ability. VVe believe him to be a man of good Christian character. Some reports have come to us derogatory of his character, but after investigation wo are satisfied that our brother has been foully slandered, and further be lieve that if given an opportunity will prove a power of Htrength to our cause.

GEO. H. DELMAN, J. I'. LONDON, ii. HULEN,

Elders.

The I'oilowng was clipped from The Chi latino Courier, published at Dallas, Tex.:

GAINESVILLE, Aug. 5.—We had three additions to the Christian church, on yesterday. Among the number was Bro. Edwin Prather, of Abilene, Kan. Bro. Prather was a Baptist minister, and comes well recommended. He is a good preacher. He will probably re main with us during this month, until Bro. Frank Talmage comes. Bro. Prather will remain in Texas and work for his Lord and Master. E. A. BLANTOJ*.''

Mr. Prather next became pastor of the Baptist church at BaldwiD, Ark. He re­

mained there until he came to Brown's Valley, Ind. The following resolution was passed by the church when he left there: "BALDWIN, ARK., April 25.1896.

WHEREAS, Brother E. Li. Prather has offered hie resignation as pastor of the Eureka Baptist church,

RESOLVED. That while we regret to part with him as our pastor, we take pleasure in recommending him to Baptist churches everywhere. He has been to us a faithful pastor, a talented minister and consistent Christian gentleman, and he has accomplished more good in our community than any other one man has ever done.

J. H. FLETCHER, Deacon. D. L. WILSON, Deacon. P. R. PATRICK, Deacon. SAM CLEVELAND, Clerk.

When Mr. Prather came to Brown's Valley, he told the pulpit committee he had been pastor and requested them to write to Abilene and to Baldwin. Here is the answer from the clerk of the church at Abilene, Kan.: "ABILENE, KAN., June 1st '96. W. H. MILES, Brown's Valley, Ind.:

DEAR SIR:— Your letter of inquiry in regard to Rev. E. L. Prather to hand, and will answer as follows: Rev. Prather preached for us about two years and did good work quite a large number being added to the church during that time. He is an able preacher, and bis interesting manner and earnestness in the pulpit draws good congregations.

Rev. Prather had some trouble here— brought on by meddlesome outside parties which caused a division in the church. But with all the "blow and fire'' nothing was proven against him. He left here about one year ago, and we have learned indirectly that he went to Arkansas and did good work there.

It is easy for "Madam Rumor" to ruio a man, but we believe in encouraging and helping rather than pulling down. Under the circumstances, and after listening to Mr. Prather's statement, you should see proper to employ him and will pty no attention to "back rumors" we believe that he can and will do a good and satisfactory work. Wish ing all concerned joy, happiness and peace in the cause of Christ, 1 am,

Yours truly,

J3. L. STROTHER, Church Clerk. Mr. Prather was called to the pastorate of the lirown's Valley church where he preached successfully until he went to Dana to help Kendall in a meeting. Pretty soon the Daca mem bers began to talk of getting Mr. Prather for their pastor. Then the trouble began. This man Kendall ha? caused trouble with every pastor Brown's Valley church ever had. Mr. Prather made more friends there in a year than Kendall did in fourteen years. This did not set well with the gentleman. They say in a recent article that the people where Mr. Prather preached wouid not say anything in his behalf now.

Here are some letters of recent date. The following is an extract from a letter, written by the clerk of the A bilene church la6t fall: "As sheep of the Master's pasture, •ve are longing for another good shepherd like yourself. We are thirsting for the. "bread of life" as you gave it to us, for it is considered by all, that in losing you we lost lhe best preacher we ever had. But what is our loss IB certainly a gain for Brown's Valley. Brother Prather, keep near the cross with your heart and your eyes fixed upon Christ, and you people will surely stand bv you and follow you."

The following letter was receivd just before the council at Brown's Yalley: "You have been hounded long enough by people whose standing are no good, for your enemies here are not worth the powder that it would take to kill them. About two or three weeks ago the editor of the Kansas City Sunday Sun was arrested /or publishing such a sensational, blackmailing and slanderous sheet, and is now in jail awaiting his trial. Please mail me full particulars of t.he ex-part,e council, and let me know just how you come out. Our sympathy is ineed deep for you both. Now don't fail to write full particulars, Yours Truly,

B. L. STROTHEK."

AUII.ENE, Au^. 17th and 1Sth.

Rev. E. L. Prather, Brown's Valley:-— Your letter received the other day) and we were ii deed giad to hear trom yon and family, and especially to hear that \our church was enjoying prosperty and the spirit of our dear Master, but on the other hand we were indeed pained to learn of your hounding by Messers Riley and Newell, men *-ho had rather make trouble, (without cause,) than peace men, who if our church had failed to recognize would have been enjoying peace and prosperity, as in days chen we knew them not. As clerk of the Baptist church here, which place I have tilled for years, 1 can truthfully say, that I hope and pray that your deacons and flock will not lend an ear to their stories, for they know not the

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cause of Christ or the interest of any church, just so long as they can carry their point. Their standing, where they are best known in this eection, is way below par by many. O, how I do hope that you may not be disturbed in your good work and that our dear Lord may continue to bless you to his service. I hope that I may have the pleas, ure some time of hearing you preach again for your sermons and Christian council did us here more good than any minister we ever had. Hoping that no trouble may overtake you and that I may hearfrom you soon, I am

Yours Resp., B. L. STROTHER."

The following is a statement made by Bell Young before George Vice and Charley Taylor brought her to their house and told her what to say. This is the girl that stayed at John HannaV: "MECCA, IND., Sept. 3rd, 1897.

This is to certify that I, Bell Young, 6tate truthfully that I know nothing against the Christian character of Bro. E. L. Prather, BELL YOUNG." Witness, Lewis Reynolds.

The following letter was received since the council: "MRS. PRATHEI::—

You cannot imagine how our hearts go out to you and yours in sympathy. Oh, why is it that these "hell-hounds" (excuse the expression) are allowed by the All Knowing One to continue to hound Mr. Prather. I did all that I could for him, and I was so in hopes that he would come out victor. 1 know it is a hard task to ask, but please mail me all about ti and let us know just how you are getting along. We are as well as usual. With great regard I am

Yours in Christ, B. L.'STROTHER.

A WELL WORKED BLUFF

By Which Three Soldiers Compelled

a Compauy of Fifty Hen to Retreat,

as Told By One of the Three.

There were many incidents and accidents, tricks and. tragedies, crimes and comicalities of the late vrar that were never published nor known outside of a few or many directly interested, in recounting matters that happened a third of a century ago occasionally some funny incidents will be remembered by the old veterans of the late war. The public very generally likes to hear these narratives from the tongues of the old veterans, and they never fail to have attention when repeating them. Sid Speed of this city, known to almost everyone from his continuous residence here from childhood, is a veteran of the late war, and was a member of the 18th Indiana battery, of which A1 Crawford, Ilenry Campbell, A1 Parr and two or three others here were members. While in camp near Marysville, Tenn., in 1863, a member of some regiment had swapped a fine borse for a mule, and to nullify this trade and secure the horse again, Speed with two others was dispatched to the home of the man who had secured the horse. It was several miles from the camp aBd the men were absent near two days before returning After securing the horse and remaining all night in the neighborhood the men then set about regulating matters according to their ideas of how they should be, among them compelling one old landlord to take back some property and restore it to a poor tenant who failed to pay rent, and accompany it with a profuse apology. Having put things in proper shape and regulated affairs satisfactorily next day they started back toward camp, after 9oeing to it that the commissary department was fully replenished with hams, chickens, etc,, all of which were loaded on the horse. The jiumey campward WBB attended without incident until within two or three miles ot the end. When that near the camp they were espied by a provost guard mounted on white horses composed ot 50 or more men and at once taken to be rebels from the distance ot a third of a mile or more and fired upon.

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The three men sought nearby quarters for protection and began at once to fortify for the expected advance, the three men taking positions apart from each other of four or five rods distanceSpeed from his position continued to "pump" bullets into the ranks

the guard, while

the other two located behind rails on an elevated spot with a ravine behind them and aiming to convince the guard that there was a company of men with them, uttered in loud, commanding tones: "Forward, guide right! Ready! Aim!" etc. Hearing these loud commands which were accompanied occasionally by a minnie ball in close proximity to them, this mounted guard concluded at once that they were about to encounter a regiment of rebel infantry. and the best thing to do to avoid capture was to retreat which they did at once, moving directly to the camp at Marysville, and leaving Speed and his company of two men in charge of the "works." The arrival of the guard at camp created consternation, and all the men in it were at once called to arms and the picket line strengthened, expecting soon, as they did, that an nttack from the "rebel regiment" would be made. Soon after, Speed and h'y/f "company" took a circuit around the Cdmp, and it being now dark were halted, but soon admitted, after being properly recogoized. The camp was found to be in warlike array. Explanations soon fallowed. The excessive timidity of the provost guard ot half a hundred or more men retreating before only these three was told, and subjected it to much ridicule and chagrin for weeks afterwards.

The Same Here.

How would a reduction of 20 per cent, in the salaries of all the city officers puit the tax payers of Lafayette? And that is what ought to be done. Thereis not ao officer connected with the city government that earns his salary. Not one.—Lafayette Times.

The same thing can bo said here There are few if any of the officials of this city that virtually earn their salaries. In the interest of the tax payers next May there should be a reduction of at least 20 per cent, all around. Pay councilmen 8100 per year each, make the clerk's and treasurer's office $500 per yearjwithout any fees or perquisites whatever. Place the Mayor and Marshel's salaries at say .$600 per year minus all trimmings. This i9 enough. There can be found plenty of as good men as the present incumbents to occupy these placet if thev should cot be satisfied with the? reductions. If the pruning knife is usea next year, there will be fewer occasiuiis hereafter for borrowing money for the city to

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It is a good indication of a returning sense to many people that the game of foot ball ia losing its interest among them. At none of the games played here thin year have the crowds been near so large as formerly. Last week Covington and Crawfordsville met on the grounds in the college campus, and although ext^usively advertised the entertainment failed to draw out anything approaching a large crowd. Foot ball is losing its attractiveness as it should. Too much brutality, too many broken limbs—prize fighting would be a better substitute,

Recovering.

Mr*. Will Thompson amce returning to her home at Darlington continues to improve rapidly. Should she permantly reeorer, it is probable that efforts will be made to release Thompson by bail from the jail, where he has remained ever since he shot

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little ir no sympathy expressed for this man, and it is quite probable the senti* ment that he be punished to the full ex* tent of the law is universal.

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