Crawfordsville Review, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 10 June 1899 — Page 1
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Reducing Dress Goods.
Got a surplus of several lines of stylish spring dress fabrics going to cut pricos
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the lineB before hot weather. Every Item should be Doted.
1,000 yds., all colors and plain double width, worth 25c to 35c go for 18c 600 yds. all wool (ancles worth 85c, go ^r~ for 19c 500 yds. Jamestown fancies, worth
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Rich Black Crepons.
The season's favorite fabric for j- suit or separate skirt. These offerings should interst you.
A lot of finest Imported Crepons, worth 82 50 per yd. for $1.75 One lot of £1.25 Crepona for 89 ^^5 One lot of 75c Crepous for 50
Pretty Printed Cottons.
Tub goods they'll the colors will stick.
wash and They cost
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FORGING AHEAD. I
still in thiB business—a store either goes ahead or it goes behind. We don't be-
lieve in being trailers we don't believe in a drifting policy. This store has got merchandise to sell- & g°°d merchandise and priced as low as any store can price its goods and live. We propose to have
Publl.c about this store aud its doings. We propose to tell them through our advertising ^5 columns ]ust what we believe they can buy here to their utmost satisfaction. It is to your interest to buy where jpou can buy to the best advantage. It remains for us to prove to you tha? that interest centers right here.
you but a little more than the flimsy non-washable sorts.
2fl(bolts of 8W Dimities for. 6^c 18 bolts 10c Broldered Mouselelns.... 8H'R 1* bolts 1 2}tfc Kusslan Cords for 10c 17 bolts 15c Madlne Musllnet for 18X«
More Suit Selling.
And better suit selling than we have yet been able to do this sea* son. Makers are cleaning up their spring lines this always means price reductions.
A choice Ladles' Tailor Made for...I 8.9S All wool silk lined one for 6.98 $12 and $15 Suits for 9.98 $20 Suits, elegant goods for 12.98
Women's Ribbed Vests.
Only four lots, and you'll do well to get a share of them. Come in and put the goods against the price. We know what will follow.
A good one for 5c Abetter one for 8j^c A choice Heal Maoofor 10c A LI ile Thread for 15c
GRAHAM'S
TRADE PALACE.
..Champion...
Draw Cut Mowers are Leaders in the Mower Trade.
Hay Tedders, Hay Carriers,
Rakes, Forks, Rope, Pullies, etc. We sell the Myers Carriers for Steel and Wood Track. Everything in the line and our
PRICES ARE RIGHT!
Call and See Us.
H. R,.Xinsleyc§c Oo.
SEED CORN.
Goodd Seed Corn is scarse this year. We have have been [able to get some good stock. Buy early before it is all gone. 7,'*
HANBINQ HOOK.
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Crabbs & Reynolds
YOU "WILL REALIZE THAT "THEY LIVE WELL WHO LIVE CLEANLY," IF YOU USE
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A Sale of Men's Outing
Shirts.
Time aliLost here for wearing the comfortable negligee shirts. Better equip yourself from these lots.
One lot worth 35c reduced to :. ,19c A good 50c Lttndered Shirt 89c A 75c Madras, 2 collars and cuffs 59c An all wash silk for 98c
Fresh Lots of Wash Waists
We have pushed this wash waist business right to the front, and we shnll keep it there enough in theee lot6 tor a few days' selling. Size Rnd style range—right.
Choice of 12 doz. 50c Waists for 3flc Choice of 15 doz. 75c Waist for 50c A Pure India Linen for 75c
The nobbiest line of Silk and Fancy Waists In Crawfordsville, all at reduced prices.
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Burroughs Buncoed.
The Wabash alumni banquet at Chicago has been creating somewhat of a commotion. It seems as though they wanted to be up to date and in order to be that way they turned the bill of fare over to a French cook that he might put in all the frills. They had "cream asparagus" on the bill, and the French serve it with wine, so this learned and scholarly cook added the name of the wine "amontillado." It seems that Dr. Burroughs, had never eaten any of the stuff and he was hot on the trail of "amontillado." He proposed to sample it, be it lish, fiesh or fowl, rattlesnake or tarantula, and was only called off when some alumnus of the days when Prof. White taught French at Wabash, informed the guests that "amontillado" was wine. It was promptly stricken from the bill of fare,, and a black mark made across the copies of the menu sent to the theological seminaries. The mistake occurred by turning over the construction of the bill to a Frenchman who knew French, and could get up a meal with all the frills. He got one too many this time, and a Wabash alumni banquet narrowly missed being classified as a Yorktown celebration.
Death of (tail Kelley.
On Sunday at the residence of his father, Ed Kelley, in Waynetown, occurred the death of Gail Kelley, after an illness of a very few days, from spotted fever. His age was about twenty years. The funeral occurred on Tuesday. Gail Kelley was a splendid young man, possessing those qualities of mind and heart which rendered him popular and respected by all who knew him. In the very beginning of what promised to be a successful! and useful life he removed from earthly scenes. The inscrutable ways of providence may not be questioned. We may only bow submissively to the Divine will. The heart-felt sympathy of the entire community that knew and loved him, is extended to his sorrowing relatives.
Death of Reuben Faust.
Reuben Faust died on Tuesday morning at his home near Darlington, His age was 82 years, and death resulted from general debility. Tne funeral occurred on Wednesday at the Lutheran church under the direction of the Masonic order. Rev. Frybarger, of Lebanon officiated. Mr. Faust was one of the pioneer residents of the county, and was respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife, five sons and one daughter.
Crawfordsville, Indiana, Saturday, June 10, 1899.
WELLS INDICTED.
The Grand Jury Says He Is duilty
of riurder in the First Degree
The grand jury was called togethci on Tuesday to investigate the case of Alfred Wells, who so cruelly murdered his two children last week. The jury was in charge^of Dumont Kennedy, Prosecutor Reeves being away from home. A few witnesses were examined, and the jury promptly returned an indictment of two counts, each charging Wells with murder in the first degree. It is not certain just how soon the case will come to trial, not before some time next week'
There is a probability that there will be quite a legal fight over the case as to whether the verdict will be murder or acquital. The Wells family have employed A. B. Anderson to defend }he man, and with the plea of insanity, a desperate effort will be made to secure an acquittal on the charge of murder, and a declaration of insanity with a commitment to the insane asylum. Mrs. Wells, on the other hand, does not desire that he be confined in an asylum from which he is likely to be discharged as cured at any time and repeat the awful tragedy of last week. She would feel safer with him imprisoned for life.
The battle will be along these lines and legal skill of the attorneys will be displayed for all it is worth. The general trend of public opinion is that incarceration for life is the only safe plan in this case, as he is likely to be discharged from, the asylum as cured, as is very often the case, and repeat the tragedy of last Thursday again. Insanity is a thing not to be tampered with. It is hardlv likely Wells would ever be discharge! The indications are at pr-esen- that he would not live to be cutcd. It is, indeed, a sad case, and whatever the verdict may be, it will be bad enough.
HORSE FAIR.
Crawfordsville Horse Show June 17
Will Be a Stunner,
The Crawfordsville horse fair to be held in this city next Saturday, June 17, promises now to be the biggest affair of the kind ever held in the county. There are fifteen classes of entries, with first, second and third premiums in each. The money has all been collected and is in the bank ready for the payment of every obligation and premium. There will be a large number of entries, and the show will be well worth coming many miles to see. Everyone interested in horses should try to attend. If the weather is fine, the sho.w will draw like an old fashioned circus.
Captain Allen.
Capt. David F. Allen, a hero of two wars and as clever a man as ever waiiteu
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willingness to accept the Democratic nomination for congress in the Ninth district. He is not a candidate in the sense of seeking a nomination, but will obey any call that the party may make upon him, as a matter of duty.
The captain stands on a biyad, sound and patriotic platform—one that will commend itself to men of sense, judgment and devotion to country.—South Bend Times.
No Demand For Machinery. A dispatch from Richmond, Ind.. says that Gaar, Scott &Co., thrashingmachine manufacturers, have had many orders countermanded, the result of destruction of the wheat by the Hessian fly and other causes, and a number of workmen have been laid off. Their reports of the growing wheat are received from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentuckey and the northwest, and in the four States named it is said that there will not be half a crop. A good crop is anticipated in the Northwest.
Big Ball Game.
The big championship game of baseball between the teams of DePauw and Indiana University was played Saturday on the Wabash grounds and re. suited in a victory for DePauw by a 6core of 5 to 2. Quite a large number of I. U. "rooters" came in on a special train from Bloomington, the band was out, the girls were there, the college colors fluttered, ice water was at a premium. All in all it was a splendid victory
Thirty-five fast horses are in training at the Fair Grounds^
NEW TRUSTEE.
Henry C. Campbell Succeeds Dr. E*
H. Cowan on the School Board.
Monday evening the city council proceeded to elect a school trustee for Crawfordsville to succeed Dr. E. H. Cowan. There was considerable skirmishing around among the various applicants for the old toga which the Dr. was abctat to cast onto the rublish pile. Finley P. Mount wanted it because he had "done so much for his party." Henry Campbell wanted it for old memory's dear sake, Ben Williams wanted it, he didn't hardly know why, S. 11. Coffman wanted it because he claims to publish the only Janusheaded Democratic newspaper in the world. When the names were all in the ballotting commenced. Mount received two votes, Williams three, Campbell three, and Coffman went out with nothing. The ballot stood four more times the same way. It grew monotonous. The scene lacked fire and spirit. Something must be done to make the pot boil faster. So Binford moved that the clerk be instructed to cast the vote of the Council for Campbell. A vote on this proposition stood, Ayes—Smith, Binford, Nolan, and
Morgan.
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been elected but
Freshmen Fired.
The Freshman class of Wabash College area spirited lot of youths, and when a challenge was sent to the Sophomdre class to meet them in base ball and it was not accepted, the aforesaid Freshmen class regarded it as a great triumph and gave vent to their exuberant spirits by various manifestations dear to the college boy's heart. A midnight parade clad in night shirts and a few wagon loads of posters, casting reflection upon the Sophomores were among these. The posters were stuck in every available place, and in some places which the faculty did not deem especially appropriate—notably the windows, seats, etc., of the chapel. The whole student body "cut" chapel that morning. After investigation the faculty suspended two members of the class.
A committee called upon Dr. Bur roughs protesting that all were equally guilty and therefore the two offenders should be reinstated. The good Doctor's logic concluded that if all were equally guilty all should be equally "fired," and forthwith suspended the entire class.
Death of Cicero Wood Cicero Wood, colored, air-d 18 years, died at the hom of his father, Henry Wood, in Guion,
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Nays—
Davis, Naylor, Hutton, and Thompson. The siayor settled it by voting for the resolution and Campbell was elected. It is a pity there are not offices to give to every man who wants one. If there were privates would be scarce, and the Filippinos would have a lead pipe cinch on things. A Democrat could
Monday
morning. His death resulted from consumption from which he suffered for many months. He was a member of the Baptist church, aud a devoted christian. He has several brothers and sisters residing in this city. The body was brought here, Tuesday, and the fu ieral conducted at the Second Baptist Church at 10 o'clock.
Horse and Buggy Recovered. The horse and buggy hired at Bayless' baru, two weeks ago, and never returned, has been captured with the thief at Hannibal, Mo. Lew Cochran has gone to bring it back, and will probably escort Mr. Thief back to the scene of his crime, and later on the sheriff will escort him to Michigan City.
Crockett-Douglass.
Edward K. Crockett and Miss Emma A. Douglass were united in marriage, Wednesday evening, the 7th inst. by Rev. G. W. Stafford, at the residence of the bride's parents, on east Market Street. The groom is an expert employe at the Yountsville factory and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Douglass.
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DR. J. Q. M'AIECHAN
Passes Away at the Home of Hon..
n. D. White.
Dr. J. G. McMechan {died Wednesday night at the home of his son-in« law, Hon. Michael D. Wh«te, after a long confinement from the effects of a paralytic stroke. Dr. McMechan was: perhaps the oldest citizen of Montgomery county, having been a practiing physician in the county for a period of 58 years, with the exception* of four years, when he was located at Dayton^ in Tippecanoe county. Most of his professional career was spent afc Darlington, until he became too old to do the hard work connected witb the profession. He has been a resident of Crawfordsville for a long period of years, and since the death, of his wife has made his home withhis daughter, Mrs. M. D. White on west Pike street where his death occurred.
He was a staunch aud loyal member of the First Presbyterian, church of this city, and for 50 years has been an elder in the Presbyterian church, and always ready to give of time and means to further the interest of thecause, let it be at home or abroad. He was a member of the Masonic Order, and has been for over 60 years,, which makes him no doubt the oldest Mason in the county. On account of the burning of the early records of the Masonic Lodge the exact date of his Masonic birth cannot be given*
Dr. McMechan was born at Cinciirnati, Ohio, July 24, 1808., His mother was a Virginian by birth, and his father was born in Ireland, but came over to this country with his parents while a small child. Thedeceased received hi9 education in such common schools as the country afforded 80 years ago, and later ia life attended the Academy at Oxford Ohio. He studied medicine in theoffice of Dr. Winton, Crawfordsville, and|in 1833, was married to MissElizaJWinton, sister of his perceptor. He began the practice of his profession in 1840. He later took a course of lectures at the University of Kentucky, and still later, in 1852 he graduated from the Medical College at Chicago. He was a practitioner in this city for some years and was among the first councilmen of the' infant city. He entered the serviceof the United States as a surgeon,, during the civil war, and was in thebattles of Shiloh and Forts Douelsont and Henry. In I870he removed to Darlington, where he remained for along time.
Dr. McMechan was the father of five children, Laura E. the wife of Hon. M. D. White of this city. TheO' dore,'whore death occurred but a short time ago, and a well known citizen of Crawfordsville. Eva. now Mrs. Bless, of Toledo, Ohio. Mrs..:
Mareella Grayson, of Crawfordsville, aiul Charles W. who has just returned from serving the United States in the Island of Cuba, and is sick at a fort in Alabama, end unable to be present at his father's funeral.
The funeral occurred Friday afternoou at four o'clock, under the aus-jy pices of the Masonic fraternity of which he was a lifelong memberReligious services were conducted by Rev. H. L. Nave at the First Presdyterian church."
Trap Shooters.
The Indiana Trap Shooters Leagueheld its annual meeting here this week. The first business was the election of the following officers^ President, E. E. Neal, Bloomfield Vice President, E. H. Tripp, Bedford Secretary and Treasurer,M. H. Forbes, Hartford Executive Committee, D. A. Myers, Greensburg J. C. Cooper, Indianapolis F. L. Snyder, Crawfordsville
Quite a large number of the fraternity are on hand and the shooting isof a first class order. We go to press, too early to give scores in full.
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
AOYAt BAKINQ
Who
Seeks a solace for his woe may find it in the famed Hoboe.
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