Crawfordsville Review, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 29 January 1898 — Page 7

ESTABLISHED 1841.

BEFORE

get it at

25c 50c

You make your Holiday purchases don't fail to call and look through the beautiful hue of

Silver polities

Rings, Stick Pins, "Watches,' Chains, Clmrmp, Fens and Holders, Kodaks (that are good), best Silver Plated Knives and Forks at S3 50 dozen.

M. C. KLINE.

Call and look through whether you wish to buy or not. See our priees, they are low.

MEDICINAL WHISKY .,

In Case of Fire Ring The Towel

Doctors prescribe it in many cases and insist on their paients getting the best. You can always"

DRURY'S PLACE.

Where they sell nothing but the finest whiskeys made.

A

sample will convince you of this. No.

109 north Washington street.

JOHN DRURY. WILL DRURY. I

Before going to the Are stop aud get a glass of good 2

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"The New Idea.

No. 126 North Greon Street.

RUBEN'S

[BATES HOUSE CLOTHING PARLORS

60 "West "Washington St., Indianapolis, Ind.

$8.00 buys choice of 597 suits, consisting of Scotch plaids, clay diagonals, fancy cassimeres, etc. Every suit carefully tailored ana elegantly trimmed.

$10 buys choice of 357 Paddock Overcoats, made of fine all-wool Kersey cloth, raw edges, lapped seams, satin sleeve linings, Farinoi satin body linings. These coats are an exceptional bargains.

$12.50 buys choice of 4?9 extra fine suits, in plaid worsteds, silk mixtures, Scotch plaids, etc., many of them silk and satin lined, all French faced and finely tailored.

$15 buys choice of 569 extra fine unfmish•Vorsted Overcoats, box styles, welt seams, French facings, fancy wool body liuings, Skinner sfitin yokes and sleeve linings. See them in our west window.

CANDY

CATHARTIC

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CURE CONSTIPATION

:at,iiDrink and Be Merry

fNo. 207 Market Street.

When you come to town and leel like "taking something" with a bite to eat|thrown in, don't forget

'"THE LODGE."

CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA. SATURDAY', JANUARY

FUN AND FROLIC

AHONQ THE BOYS OF THE EARLY

DAYS OF CRAWFORDSVILLE.

The Fellows Who Enjoyed Life By

Haking Sport for Themselves as

Well as the Public.

It is questionable if any towu in Indianu, say for, ten years proceeding the war, had a more unique, odd lot of fun milkers, creators of mischief, and the fellows to keep up excitement, than Crawfordsville. They believed in enjoving life hilo possessing it, in driving away gloom, a id making as much out of existence HB possible. Of this crowd of juily fellows, numbering more than a dozen, the grave has closed over most of them, yot the recollection of their antics and the comical style of most of their saying and doings, will yet provoke many a smile among those who knew them in the happy days now gone .forever. Among them were Quin Warner, William Vance, Skid Vanaiscial, Stave Beck, Mit Galey, John Shanklin, Billy S. Fry, Tom Scott, James Watson, C. H. Bovven, Ge rgo Riley aud Ilarry Morgan. Of this array rf fun makers, James Watson, C. II. Bow:n, Ilarry Morgan alone remain.

A club kuown as t'.ie "El. phant C'liiti,' lucated in ths 3rd story of the Uod Newton building, was headquarters for fun, fast and furious,

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geniuses being Mit Galey, Billy Fry, Harry Morgan, and others. If the members could not have fun ai the expense of the public, they would have it at the expense of each other,

One night in the fall of the year, probably 18")4, all the pine boxes that could be found in front and rear of each business house in town was hauled out and piled in rows across Main street in front of where Moborney's store now is clear to the oppo: ite side. On top of this were two liogs, that had been caught on the street, cut up, quartered, and seemingly ready for any persons that might desire a dish of fresh pork for breakfast. The merchants could be seen in droves hunting and hauling away their boxes next morning, and uttering loud imprecations against the •'scoundrels" guilty o? the work.

Steve Beck, a big, fat. jolly fellow, was a deputy in the Clerk's office. He was in lor fun, but enjoyed it best at some other fellow's expense. On one occasion Beck made a short visit to Chicago, and some of the old boys determined to give him a "reception," on his return. A "committee of reception" was appointed, and a large transparency rigged up with the words, "Crawfordsville welcomes home her noblest son," painted thereon. All ready, the band, a large crowd, and the transparancv, all moved to the Monon depot, and awaited anxiously for the train which coon came pulling in. Beck alighted, was immediately taken in charge ly the committee, and arm-in-arui, marched up town in the rear of the I band, while the transparency, which Beck had not observed was borne on 1 the shoulders of some men behind the "committee." Beck was furious over the matter after thoroughly catching on to the fact upon arriving up town, that he was the main object of the large gathering, aud also in noticeing the words on the transparency, but it was no use, and before releasing him he was compelled to "set 'em up" at a cost of several dollars to him.

Early one winter morning in December of 1855, with a heavy snow la) ing on the ground, a great sensation was created by the discovery of numerous drops of blood on the ground leading from the alley, north of the court house, on to Green street, and irom there by a circitous route down Washington stroet to the creek. Three reports from a revolver in quick succession had been heard as coming from the alley late the previous night. The excitement became intense as the day wore on. There could be, no doubt, 111 the minds of most of the citizens, that a murder most foul had been committed, but who were guilty parties was the question. Crowds lined the street along the route where the blood had dropped. A pair of lately-worn stockings, an old necktie, bloody, and some other property, was found on the banks of the creek. This added fuel lo the flame, and for a time it was debated among the crowd whether or not it would not be a good idea to drag the creek vWtb grappling hookn to find the "corpse." The whole affair collapsed next clay when it was ascertained that some mischievous fellows, probably some of the old boys spoken of, had secured a bucket of blood from a slaughter house, and immersing a sponge in it, dropped it along the route discovered. It created fun for them and they enjoyed the sensation highly.

Billy R. Fry, kept a grocery where Hale's restaurant now is, and was a member of the "Elephant Club." One

day he wrapped up in a neat manner twenty-four rolls of butter in pounds Cor shipment to Lafayette to a friend, and bexnd it up. Some members of the club observed this, and while Fry was away to dinner, took out the butter, and placed therein a brick or two, some shoes and paper, and carefully closed up the box as it had been. Fry discovered the deception, however, before sending the box away. He was puzzled for a time to know who were the instigators of this mischief, and determined if he discovered them to even up if posBible. Next day he took a quiet hunt through the rooms of the club, having a key to them. After a pretty thorough search he discovered his butter in its original packages hidden in an anteroom. Many of the members of the club slept in the building. One night when they were sound asleep Fry slipped in quietly, and tilled their boots and pants' pockets with rancid butter. Next morning when putting 011 their clothing, the club fellows were bitterly enraged in discovering how greasy they had suddenly become. Neither they nor Fry, however, made any remarks about butter for some weeks afterwards. Fry had had his revenge, greasy as it was.

Of this coterie of mischief producers, Skid Vanarsdull was unquestionably away ahead of any of them, and when he died the town m»S9ed a character indeed. His life was even a comedy. He was posseBBed of unlimited cheek, nerve or braes, and was constantly in some ludicrous situation or putting some one else there. Rarely with a dollar aho&d, it seemed n-j trouble for him to go anywhere, get acquainted with the best of., people and always enjoying himself at their expense. Returning from New York on one occasion, he

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asked how

he liked the great city and had enjoyed himself. He replied, "Oh, weil indeed. The only drawback that I observed was that not one-half the yisople there knew that I was in town." Vanarsdal was, during the war, a member of the 10th Indiana regiment. On one occasion his regiment was near to the headquarters of General Nelson, a cold, reserved man, of iron nerve and determination, not given to conversing with any man of rank lower than brigade comander. Somewhere Vanarsdal had secured an ugly, lank brindle-colored dog, and approaching near to the headquarters of Nelson, was about to enter his tent. He was promptly halted by an orderly and his business demanded. •'I desire to see Gen'. Nelson, Sir, on an important matter." "Enter,Sir," said the orderly. Vandarsdal did so, leading the dog with him. Approaching the table at which Nelson was Beated, he made the usual salutation. Eying him with a cold, fixed glance, Nelson asked, "What is it, Sir, you desire?" "General Nelson," said Vandarsdal, "I called to ask if ycu would not like to buy this dog." For once Nelson lost his usual austerity and broke out in loud laughter accompanied by the profane question to Var. ,n-dal, "What the h—1 do I want with a dog?" For once the ludicrousmsa cf the question caused Nelson to l-.)K'i his usual stern demeanor. He inted Vanarsdal to partake of a glass of bourbon whiskey, which did not offend Skid in the least, after which he dismissed him, telling him to return to his command. Vanarsdal died here over twenty years aeo, and that hie like will be seen here again soon is very questionable. "All things come to those who wait" must have bepn strongly impressed on Steve Beck, who waited patiently to "even up'' with some of the parties who had planned the "reception" on him, as related above. It came at last. He concluded that another "noblest eon" should be received with appropriate aeremonies. C. H. Bowen, at tuat time, was publisher ot THE REVIEW, and was one of the "old boys" who helped in that early day to drive dull care away. He was the originator of the Beck reception, and Beck kuew this. Some time after this Bowen weut to Chicago. Beck ascertained by telegraph when Bowen would start for home and upon what train he would arrive. He arranged for the "reception" accordingly. A dozen men with horns, not one of whom knew a note from a ground hog track, were pressed into service to furDish the music," a jackass, whose like was never in Crawfordsville before nor sine?, was secured, upon which the "distinguished guest" was expected to be mounted and ride in the procession, which, togetl er with a crowd, numbering 300, repaired to the cepot to await the arrival of the train. It soon came. Mr. Bowen got off and was at. once impressed with the great eclRt of the "reception" of which he was to be the principal character. He was at once seized by the "committee" and carried towards the patiently waiting jackass, and efforts made to induce him to mount into the saddle. He earnestly declined, but the "committee" insisted. He begged to be spared the humiliation,^ that "d—n Journal" would never let up on him if b* were seen mounted on that 1

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hideous looking quadruped. As a compromise he agreed to walk beside it up town, and with this agreement, the "band," accompanied by the crowd, started up town, halting in front of a saloon, on Main stroet, and all hands, including the jackass, entered to partake of refrosmnente, which they did at Bowen's expense. Beck had had his revenge. As Mr. Bowen iB still among the living, he can probably tell of the correctness of the details here given of his "reception."

Numerous other incidents of the trials and tricks of theso old time merry-mak-ers could be given, but enough is here mentioned to show they enjoyed life in a fashion which, if different from that of to-day, was fully as original and healthgiving ei any of the customs for amusement that we now have.

IT MEANS BUSINESS.

The New Business lien's Associa­

tion Working in Earnest.

That something is "ailing" Crawfordsville goes without saying. That we are in a rut and getting behind the times is patent to everyone who has the city's interest at heart. No class of people is more fully cognizant of this state of affairs than our business men, and none more fully appreciate the fact that if we don't get a hustle on ourselves we will toon be numbered with the "has beens." As a result a few of the business men have gotten together and organized to do something for the town, even though that something be something desperate. Crawfordsville must have the trade of this county and in order to secure this she must h8ld out superior inducements. We must pay as much or more for grain than the surrounding towns we musi attract and then encourage manufacturing int^r tsts we must provide accommodations for the farmers and make it to their interest to come here—in short we must be the best market in the county. But all of this requires money and that is just what this new association intends raising. Every citizen is expected and should contribute liberally. A committee is already appointed and will call upon you personally. Don't kick but give up freely. Although this association has been organized but a couple of weeks, yet it gives us the assurance that it has already formulated plans to secure the establishment of a big flouring mill and grain elevator here. Don't be a drone but help the good work along.

COURT NEWS.

John Adams vs. Asher Wert et al. Complaint. Court sustains demurrer to complaint.

W. P. Binford vs. Francis Bruso. Appeal. Delendant tiles motion to dismiss action.

Wabash College vs. C. W. Wright et al. Foreclosure ordered to satisfy judgment for $3,998.

W. E. Shular vs. D. A. Canine, sheriff Habeas corpus. Dismisbed. State vs. T. E. Ballard and Circle Peffiey. Indictment. Defendants granted separate trial.

Dora Clements vs. C. E. Davis. Judgment rendered for defendant. Wabash College vs. William S. Ocheltree et al. Foreclosure ordered to satisfy judgment for 81,712.

W. P. Binford vs. Francis Bruso. Appeal. Motion to dismiss overruled. Henry Clements vs. Magdaleoa Busenbark et al. Complaint. Court finds that there iB due the plaintiff @988.13, and the real estate is ordered sold to satisfy plaintiff.

Joseph Biitch vs. Henry Alfrey, Appeal. Dismissed. J. E. Hunt vs. J. A. Utter et al. On mechanic's lien. Dismissed,

J. J. Mathes vs. Myrtle Mathes. Defendant makes motion for temporary alimony.

James S Fulley^der vs. C. M. Travis and Mary Travis. Foreclosure. Distil isied.

Maggie Slavens vs, J. W. Warner. Judgment rendered ordering mortgage satisfied. .1. L. Sbrum vs. Commissioners of Montgomery county. All motions for uew trials are withdrawn.

Shular Will Not Go.

Will bhylar, who was arrested last week, for having violated hisjparole, an account of which appeared in last week's REVIEW, will be given^another Chance. Through the interceding of numerous friends und relatives with Gov. Mount, tho Governor finally ooncluded to leave the case with Prosecutor Kennedy to deal with the prisoner as he deemed bust. The prosecutor was inclined to be lenient, so after Shular signed a contract that he would atetain abaolutel/ from drinkiog, from entering saloons^ from gambling, from disobeying the law, and tbatfha would not leave the home of his parents from o'clock p. m. to o'clock a. m., be was again turned loose- 1

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)7TH YEAR.— NO 25.

A MERRY FIGHT.

The Landis and Anti-Landis Fac. tions Lock Horns But Landis Wins.

1 he selection of republican congressional delegates last Saturday gave an opportunity to test the relativo strength of tin- Lai.die and anti-Landis factions in Union township. Both sides had thoroughly organized for tho fight, and aB a result the court room was fairly packed. I he selection of a chairman provided an opening bout, and when H. II. Rietine, a staunch Landis adherent, wu8 chosen with a whoop and hurrah, it showed the Landis crowd was greatly in the majority, and that they were going to run things with a high hand. This proved the case for nothing but Landis men were permitted to serve in any capacity- Each faction had a set of delegates, the Landis ticket being headed hy A. B. Anderson, and tho antis by F, P. Mount. Tho voting continued tor thirty minutes amid tho wildest confusion, the antis straining every effort to stem the tide, but without avail. They were completely routed. being defeated nearly three to one. It was a bitter pill, but they claim they will have their revenge at tho polls, where they will find no trouble in relegating "Gussey" to private life. The selection of precinct committeemen followed, and none but sworn Landis men were chosen. This "harmony" in the republican ranks is beautiful to behold. The antis declare they will not bo dominated by the Bonnell-Williams gang, while they in turn swear Ramsey-Nye shall be turned down all along the line. Tis beautiful for brothers to thus dwell together in peace and unity,

Bound Over to Court.

Last Friday afternoon some sneak thief entered the home of Marion Holluv ell, near Darlington, atid stole an overcoat and some other wearing apparel. The horse thief detective company were at once notified and Saturday morning they arrested a tramp wearing the lost overcoat. He gave his name as John Callahan, and claimed to have bought the coat of a negro- tramp. He was brought to this city Saturday evening and lodged in jail. Monday morning ho was taken before the Mayor where he entered a plea of not guilty, and in consequence was bound over to tho circuit court in the sum of $300.

Ira Alwood Sentenced.

The trial of Ira Alwood, charged with robbing his foster mother, Mrs. Gray, near Wavnetcwn, of $300, was called in the circuit court, Monday morning. An effort was made to show that he was a person of unsound mind, but the jury couldn't see it that way, so

after

a short deliberation, they

brought in a verdict of guilty. Judge West thereupon sentenced Alwood to the Jeffersonville prison for a term of from one to fourteen years.

A Thing to Boast Off,

Schoolfellows learn each others' fallings if nothing else, and recall after years of separation the characteristic thing about an old seat-mate. Two men who had been at school together when they were boys met, and talked, of old times. "By the way," said one, "I saw Smith. ,i, when I was out at Seattle." "Did you? And what was ho bragging about when you saw him?" "He was braggin gahout his modesty Just at that moment." "Dear, old Smith! Just like him!'*

Reed and HI* Typewriter. Speaker Tom Reed has been learning to use a typewriter, and often practices on thee machine In the ways and means committee room. One day after tho assistant secretary of the treasury had been telling the committee about the finances of the country Reed sat down to the typewriter and gaye to Dourke Cockran the following interesting opinion on what he thought had been the result of the conference with the Democratic committee: —x—qwerty SXBBBBMNHTG?|!•..•• 3z77-7-ll.

A Puelflo Settlement.

Youth's Companion: An unsettled boundary question has for some years disturbed the relations of Peru and Bolivia and the q^iesiron assumed & threatening aspect a few months ago, when Bolivia occupied by lorce territory which Peru claims as he own. Wiser counsels have prevailed, however, and the two republics have submitted their dispute to the arbitration of the queen regent of Spain.

Another Thing*

"Wife—"You saw Mrs. Browser last •rening?" Husband—"Yes, but not to epeak to her." Wile—"What a story! I heard you were sitting with her, for more than two hours" Husband— That's so: but it was she who did the talking. -Up-to-Date.

Mind.

Tipp—I went thsough tfctek and thin Euozateg- Topp—What dt yon had oatmeal 'and lor IMMut

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