Crawfordsville Review, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 16 April 1898 — Page 7
In Case of Fire Ring The Towel
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Jeweler and Optician. Opp. Court House.
Before going to the fire stop and get a glass of good/ Cold Beer 2t
No. 126 North Greon Street.
FARflES WANTED -K-
To Call and Inspect our Stock of
BATES HOUE CLOTHING PARLORS
New 110 West Washington St., Indianapolis, Ind.
Sensation Suit
CANDY
CATHARTIC
CURE CONSTIPATION
Eat, Drink and .Be Merry
No. 207
East Market Street.
When you come to town and feel like "taking something," with a bite to eatjthrown in,|don't forget
WITH DEFECTIVE EYES ——r
Should have them examamined at once by an experienced optician,,V and have them fitted with glasses that will strengthen and relieve the weak optic nerves or imperfect vision. We will fit either children
or adults with Eye Glasses or Spectacles with perfect crystal Lenses to suit any age or delect of sight, and test the eyes free of charge.
M. C. KLINE.
"The New Idea."
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PURE WHISKEYS
Just received for Medical use. We Guarantee every bottle to be the height of perfection and Purity itself. The following old reliable brands always"!, in stock:
Old Oscar Pepper Sour Mash Old HilTer Hill Rye Marian Clob Old Cravr Hoffiaan House Boquet Old Kentucky Bourbon Old eel Jones Huur Mash Rack and Bye Kookweod Rye Prlda of Nelaan Saur Maah Old Sherwood Rye
These goods are fully matured by age. If you want snakes go some where else. Resp.,
Old Oacar Pepper Soar Maah Positively Cnrea the Grip.
Went Side Court House.
DRURY BROTHERS.
109 N.
Washington St.
"THBXODGB."
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Your Benefit! Our Loss!
AND.
Overcoat Sale.
Every garment in our house goes at 50 cents on the dollar.
We still have a big line pf Overcoats, and have put the knife to them to turn them rapidly into cash. We offer choice of about one hundred and fifty fine all-wool Kersey Overcoats, in black, blue and brown, elegantly tailored sensational price, $7.50, former price $15.
Men's fine all-wool Scotch and Worsted plaids, new patterns, skillfully tailored and the greatest suits on earth for the money sensational sale price, $8.
THE CONTEST
At the Trade Palace—No. 13 Lands Tirst Prize and No. .-n
7 Second.
weeks ago Mr. Geo. Gra-
N' .•••••' *he Trade Palace, offered trtu j. -,. the ladies who f.uriished the U'st •»!.• -ups of the spring
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I which occviTjd on Wednesday, Thurcday and Friday of laat week. There were thirty-two contestants and all did themselves proud. The committee gave each article careful consideration.
It was unanimous in the bestowal of first honors to Mrs. A. E. Ruffoer, and second to Mrs. Enolo Peyton. On recommendation of the committee a third prize was awarded for a paper written by Miss Jossie Jmel which contained so so much merit that it was difficult to decide as to the second honor. The first prize was a handsome dress pattern, while the other two were hats. The successful articles are published below:
FIRST PRIZE.
Last evening closed the Spring openiog of George W. Graham's Trade Palace. It was an event unparalled in the trade annals of this city in point of magnificence of display, and was a complete exposition of the the success that that Ihe Trade Palace has achieved by fair dealing and progressive business methods. The opening lasted three days, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and during this time the immense store, which occupies more floor space than any other business enterprise in this city, was a scene of extraordinary beauty and attractiveness. Rare orchids palms, foliage plants and sweet smelling exotics were in evidence everywhere and added much to the occasion by their prodigality of bright blossoms, fresh tints and the rich perfume they exhaled. At the entrance to the mazanene floor to the rear of the store a full orchestra discoursed sweet strains of music, inspiring dainty feet to terpsichorean achievements, and entrancing all with the loveliness and charm of the opening. Multi-colored incandescent lights cast their irridescent hues from every conceivable coign of vantage, harmonizing the floral display with the elegant costumes of the the ladies and the rich array of merchandise exhibited. The large force of smiling and polite employes were everywhere present and took much pride in showing the large crowds in attendance the mammoth ana complete stock of goods carried by Mr. Graham. Deft fingere displayed the lustrous bolts of silks and satins so as to bring out the opalescent tints of warm color that lurked ia the duphanou folds of the costly fabrics—gems from Oriental looms—in a manner calculated to bewilder the feminine mind with their translucent sheen and shimmering brightness .Then came filmy laces, delicate and airy as the hoar frost, yet strong enough to stand the wear of years. In lavish profusion were piled high the more modest henriettas, serges, novelties, cassimeres. and the dainty dainties, Swisses, organdies and mullg harbingers of etherial Spring, blue skies and the Crawfordsville summer girl, than whom there is none lovelier or more tasteful in attire. Flanking these were the substantial, snowy muslins, ginghams and satiny table linens, the fruits of patriotic Anoerican labor, inspiring the good house wife to smile with satisfaction and pleasure. Masculine visitors were attracted by the tasteful display of suitiugs for spring, comprising the latest styles and patterns in worsteds, cheviots, serges and plaids to suit the most fastidious dresser. In another department were shoes in handsome variety and modish lasts for the multitude. In draperies Rnd lace curtains, the artistic buyer had a collection to select from superb in detign and quality, from the tapestry of antique figure to the gleaming silk madras and lace of gossamer texture and fineness.
The large room to the south, with its polished hard wood flour, was filled to repletion with carpets, rugs, and muttings, comprising everything from the unobtrusive ingrain up to the velvety moquette rugs and fleecy Axminsters, as soft to tired feet as a spring zephyr to a maiden's cheek. An»l the milinery department! Words fail us as we attempt to express in cold Anglo-Saxon the mad riot of color, the variant hued rainbow-ribbons, the flowers rivalling nature's handiwork so near to perfection tyere they, these finished creations ol the milliner's art each composite pattern a poetn of color, symphony in headgear. Here it was that femininity ebbed and flowed in a continual throng, and the murmurs of delight from the visitors was sweet music to the ears of the clever artificers who had produced the fascinating effect. The scene as a whole was one of harmonious coloring and was a skilful blending of languorous melody, fragrant flowers, beautiful women-and business perspicuity which reflects much credit upon Mr. Graham for the pleasure furnished and the opportunity presented to buy from a stock of goods equalling those carried by the stores of
tbe larger cities. Too much can not be Srfid in praise also of the efficient corps of assistants who have aided Mr. Graham so materially in the arrangement aud conduct of his vast establishment, and he has been unusually fortunate in the selection of his coadjutors.
SECOND PRIZE.
Customers and visitors to the Trade Palace during the grand spring opening Wore treated to a display never equaled by one house in this city. In the evening the beauty of effect was enhanced by the light shed over the fair scene from numerous incandescent lamps, and music loving ears were regaled by sweet strains from the full orchestra. Many potted palms and blooming plaats, witn the red, white and blue of "Old Glory" gave an additional touch of artistic splendor. Affable clerks were on every hand ready to answer questions or exhibit goods. Everywhere immense piles of elegant and well selected goods met the eye. Poorer qualities displayed in such tasteful arrangement would have made a delightful array but, given, the difference in values, the result was magnificent. Down the loog vista of the commodious room arose arch a'ter arch supporting the fabrics, novelties, ribbons, laces, gloves, etc., showing decorative skill as well as business tact, and suggesting the rainbow in form, and often in beauty of lint and color, making the Trade Palace lovely as a dream of fairyland, reminding one of the illusion of his childhood, when he sought the end of the rainbow to find the hidden gold. What he missed then he may have the opportunity of finding now—for, money saved, is like money found.
The front counter presented a dazzling effect of glint and gleu of glimmering silks, shiney satins, sott velvet and filmy chiffons, representing all the popular styles of weave and fashionable colors, with a full assortment of desirable garnitures in ribbons, braids, laces, embroideries, spangles, etc. The woman of expensive tastes could revel in fine new dress fabrics in wool, wool-and-and-silk, etc. The bummer girl could find every requirement for her most elaborate toilet or daintiest simple frock. Beside these there ie exhibited a full line of fine ginghams and other washable goods that may visit the laundries and retain their freshness and beauty of color. The woman who delights iu fancy work could see at a glance all the materials used in her art. Spring wraps, jackets, capes, silk waists, all new styles, range from simple elegance in design to elaborate and fanciful decora tion-
Scarcely less interesting to the provident housewife is the carpet, wall paper and drapery department, showing high grades of lace curtains, portiereB, rugs, etc.
The new shoe department claimed no email share of attention for its new styes and newest of new goods. A limited vocabulary cannot hope to do justice to the millinery department of the Trade Palace. It offers such an unsurpassed variety of tints and textures, colore and combinations, shades and Bhapes, that no feminine taste, from that of the tiniest tot to that of the most dignified dame, need go ungratified. The brilUantly gorgeous profusion of flowers suggests a California flower fete. The selection ranges from the dainty for-get-me-not and lily of the valley to boquets of full bloom roses, graceful groupings of gay colors. The array of trimmed millinery appears to represent originals rather than copies of the rarishingly beautiful creations of the famed Parisian patterns.
To conclude this meager description— the best of all—this mammoth stock will be disposed of at prices which are not the least attractive feature of this grand opening—so says the genial and courteous proprietor, Mr. G.W. Graham.
Removing a Landmark.
The excavation on the lot directly south of the Monon depot necessitates the remoyal of one of the old land marks of Crawfordsville in the shape of the old one-story frame building which has stood upon this ground so long. The house was erected about 70 years ago by a Dr. Curry, when the population ol' Crawfordsville was between 300 and 400 people, and when the land office flourished and most of the business of the village was transacted in that portion of it. Curry after a few years sold the house to Win. Gi.thiie, one of the early residents, and Silas Guthrie, the well known butcher, and others of the Guthrie family were born and reared at this now disappearing old homestead. The old land marks of Crawfordsville are disappearing, yet there are a few houses standing which ante-date this one, but not many. 4
School Building at Alamo. The new school building to be erected by trustee Gilkey, at Alamo, will cost between f4,500 and' $5,000, and'will be constructed of sufficient dimensions to meet ths wants of the town and country adjacent for several years to come.
OUR NEXT PRESIDENT
Passes Through the City En route
From Bloomington to Lafayette
Greeted By an Enormous .v Crowd.
The presence oi William nniogs Bryan at the Monon station for three minutes Saturday afternoon produced more enthusiasm and congregated a larger crowd than has been seen in this city for many moons. The depot platform and the streets were packed while many perched themselves on the surrounding housetops and box cars. It certainly was apleasant sight to the great orator and that he appreciated the welcome was manifested by the happy smile he wore as he stepped out on the platform of the rear car and bowing hie acknowlegement to the throng. Instantly the crowd pressed forward and the handshaking began. Those in the rear, seeing it would be impossible in the short space of time, for them to grasp the hand of the great leader of the silver hosts, began yelling "speech!" "speech!" but before the hand shakers would permit him to respond the train began pulling out and Mr. Bryan only had time to say: "Ladies and gentlemen, not long age it was said by some that democrats were never loyal. In the light of recent events, I don't believe they can say that now." "That's right," shouted a prominent republican in the crowd and then the train was gone.
It was a splendid demonstration that the silver cause was the liveliest corpse on this mundane sphere.
COURT NEWS.
G. W. Warren et al. vs. America J. Warren et al. Partition. Commissioner makes report of sale of real estate.
Ilannah A. Cook vs. Wm. H. Martz On note. Court overrules defendant's motion for new trial and defendant gives appeal bond in the of $5,000.
Etta Mote vs. A. W. Mote. Divorce Defendant makes default. Joel. T. Redenbaugh vs. Nancy J. Vanscoyoc. On mechanic's lien. Defendant makes default.
Charles J. Reimann, guardian, vs. Herbert Eich et al. The court finds that plaintiff is the legal guardian of Hazel Zeiglar and that he take charge of her estate. It is further adjudged that plaintiff pay the costs out of the estate.
In the matter of Mahlon F. Manson et al. Petition for partition. Court finds for petitioners and appoints D. N. Morgan and Isaac Davis to make partition of real estate.
Henry D. VanCleave vs. Henry M. VanCleave. On note. Judgment for plaintiff in the sum of $81.20.
In the matter of Mahlon F. Manson et ai. Exparte partition. Commissioners make report of partition of real estate which is confirmed.
Etta Mote vs. A. W. Mote. Divorce. Court orders defendant to pay into court 1*25.
Dora Burden vs. John W. Burden. Dixorce. Defendant makes default. Hannah Thompson vs. R. C. Smith et al. On note. Judgment for plaintiff in the sum of $116.
Home Sewing Machine Co. vs. Wra. M. Brown. On note. Judgment for plaintiff in the sum of $97.15.
O. D. Thomas vs. John Hutson, On note. Dismissed.
ONE MORE UNFORTUNATE,
Tired of the Buffetings of Life, Commits Suicide.
Thomas Brown, aged 48 years, residing on James Swearengen's farm, near Fruits post office, terminated his life early last Saturday morning by shooting himself with a revolver, the bullet of which entered his head killing him instantly. He had not been in Good health lor some time, and it is supposed that his mind had become somwhat deranged in coneequenco. After arising from bod he went to a building near bv and shot himself, his body being found soon after by a member of the family. He leaves a wife and four grown children. His father, John P. Brown, resides at, Waynetown. Coroner Brown hold an inquest Saturday forenoon, returning a verdict of death from suicide.
u' 7 Don't Like the Home. John Butcher, who has been an inmate of the Soldiers' Home at Lafayette for a year, has left the institution and will not return. He reports the grub furnished the veterans as anything but wholesome and palatable, and says it is unseasonably cooked, and that many other old soldiers have left there to try and find more satisfactory quarters elsewhere. Batcher paid $7 per( month of his1 pensiofr/ 'fee Bays,-for his maintenance.
A BIO FORTUNE
Probably
in
sight for Dan Morris,
Our Black Creek Correspondent,
and His Sister, Mrs. Carlton Snyder, of Warsaw.
A special in the Indianapolis Newa last week contained the following: "For some time past a search has been jn progress for the heirs of Robert Morris the revolutionary financier. During the war for national independence Morris made the government a loan of $100,000. This, with accrued interest now amounts to nearly one million dollars. The principa, heir has been discovered in this city, in the person of Mrs. Catharine Snyder. James Morris, who died at Middletown, O., over seventy years ago, has been shown to have been a son of of Robert Morris, the signer of the Declaration of Independence. It is now proven beyond all doubt that Mrs. Snyder •a the daughter of this James Morris. Her father died while she was but a child four years old and she consequently remembers very little about him.
Upon the death of her father she waa taken into the family of John Scyder. who was then a neighbor. He later bemoved to Burkett, this county, where his adopted daughter met her present husband, Carleton Snyder. She has several times been to Middletown, Ohio, ad some years ago she became convinced that James Morris must have been her father, although at that time she did not know of any legacy due his heirs. Her adopted father, Jno. Snyder, having died in the meantime she had no means either of substantiating or correcting her idea. Since tho government committee of investigation has been looking into the matter, however, family records have been resurrected, which go to prove conclusively that she is the legal heir.
She will be the sole heir, unless soma trace can be found of fceryounger brother, Sid Morris, who was adopted by another neighbor upon being left an orphan by the death of his father. This family later emigrated to western Nebraska, where they were lost track of."
When Dan. Morris, who owns a small farm out on Black Creek, three mile* north-west of town, came in on Saturday last none were more astonished than himself, and numbers of his friends were congratulating him on the pleating prospect of a fortune for him. He is a direct descendant of Robert Morris, the financier of the revolutionary war. He and Mrs "Carleton Snyder, of Warsaw, are brother and sister, Snyder removing from Yountsville to that city with his family about three years ago, where he is now carrying on the business of barber.
The special above quoted is somewhat misleading. He is the "Sid" referred to as being taken west to Nebraska, but both he and the family returned front there a dozen years or more ago.
HiB father and stand father are both buried in the cemetery at Middletown Ohio. He is seven years older thaa. Mrs. Snyder, instead of being a younger brother as th9 special indicates.
Mr. Morris proposes investigating this matter cf prospective fortune thoroughly, as just at this time in the day he believes it would come handy, and would be a good thing to havo iu the family. If he is satisfied that a fortune awaits him and his sister be will place the matter in the hands of Bome prominent attorney at Indianapolis for the prosecution of the claim against the government. S
"Inshavogne."
Music Hall was packed to suffocation Monday night to witness the production of the beautiful Irish drama, "Insbavogue," as given by the Young Ladies' Society of St. Bernard's church. The piece was admirably presented, each of the several characters being delineated with a precision productive of long and careful training. The entertainment netted the society quite a snug little sum.
An Easter Blaze.
Sunday afternoon about 2 o'clock J, small frame building in the rear of Gilbert & Gregg's tailoring establishment was destroyed ly fire. The structure contained a stove used for heating irons and burns all the year around, and from this the flame originated. The surrounding buildings were saved by the work of the fire department.
.Seeds! Seeds! Seeds!
My new garden seeds for spring planting are now in and comprise every known variety. I have 1,000 bushels of seed potatoes which I have purchased especially for seeding purposes.
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JOE H. TAYLOB,
East Main St*'
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