Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 14 November 1867 — Page 4

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Thrilling: Incident.

From tl:e Clcaveland PlRin Dealer. Wo have beforo us a private letter, detailing events that recently occurrcd in a Southwestern Ohio town, that givo peculiar force to the old adage that "truth is stranger than fiction." We can givo the main particulars of the letter without violating confidence or giving- disagreeable prominence to the chief actor in the strange incident to his friends.

Mr. Dclos W. is a wealthy and influential man, residing near tho village of P. On tho Thursday proceeding tho prize fight between Gallagher and Davis. tho old gontlcman was thrown into a high state of excitement at learning that his only son John had gone to Cleveland with the avowed purpose of attending tho fight, and his excitement was intensified at still discovering that John had helped himslf to his (the father's) pocketbook, containing 6200. Mr. W. fumed and fretted over the conduct of his son, and went to bed on Thursday night with a raging headache and marked symptoms of fever. Ilo was about the place in a more composed state of mind, on Friday, but tho interview with John, on Monday afternoon, immediately after tho son's return threw the old gentleman into a paroxysm of rage and grief, which was rendered doubly severe by John's insoleuce, and his acknowledgement that ho ha lost §150 (f the money in a bet on Gallagher. Mr. W's frenzied feelings finally got the better of him, and he felled hiB son to the floor, with a blow of his fist, and immediately thereafter fell down himself, in a senseless condition. Great excitement in the family ensued. The mother ran screaming for assistance, which was soon forthcoming in the persons of several of the neighbors. Mr. W, was found in an apparently lifeless condition, with tho blood flowing from his mouth and nose. A subsequent examination by a physician, led to the announcement, by him, that Mr. W. had died from the bursting of a blood vessel. So evidently had tho vital spark fled, that no efforts at resuscitation were made, and the "remains" were prepared for burial as promptly as it was possible.

The funeral of the "deceased" took place tho following Wednesday. Mr. W's body had only been coffined the previous day—up to which time it had laid draped in its shroud in the parlor. .Notwithstanding tho wonderful life look of the skirt, and the color in tho face, it occurred to no one to suggest a postponement of the burial till death was absolutely certain. Tho funeral was very largely attended, and everybody remarked the life-like appearance of the deceased.

The "remains were temporarily placed in oneofthe vaults of the cemctry, owing to the fact that a brick tomb, commenced for their reception, had not been completed.

At ten o'clock on Thursday night, the village was thrown into great excitement bj* tho xeport that a ghost had been seen in the cemetry a short time before, and that the old lady who had first seen it had been frightened into a fit from which it was doubtful whether &ho would recover. Thinking ihat probably the ghost was personated by some scoundrel, who had played tho same freak several times before, a number of persons armed themselves with shotguns, proceeded to the cemetry, and commenced a cautious inspection—their hearts keeping up an anxious thumping in their bosoms, in spite of their assumed bravado. They had no', long to wait, for there, fli tting among the tombs, was a white obje it, plainly to be seen, with trembling hands the guns were raised, and fired, when—strange fact for a ghost—they saw the white creature fall between two graves. Plucking up courage, they cautiously approached tho object and tui ned a dark lantern upon it. Their feelings can bo better imagined than described, when the}' found that the 'ghost was the lately deceased Mr. Delus W Whilst a portion of the party, picked up the bleeding and senst-leas body of the old gentleman, and started homeward with it, the remainder hastened to tho vault. There they found Mr. W's coffin broken open, and lying upon the floor, and the coffin of a deceased lady, that had been placed upon it, likewise thrown down from tho shelf, and standing upon end, partially broken open, displaying its ghastly inmate. Tho vault door, which tvas rather a weak affair, had been forced open by the resurrected W.

Tho party then went to Mr. W's house, where they found that his wounds were not serious, and that ho had recovered his senses. His story was briefly told: lie had been carried to the cemetry in a trance. Early on Thursday evening, consciousness returned to him, and tho horrid truth flashed upon his mind that ho was coffined alive. This lod additional strength to his struggles to get free, and ho finally succeeded in bursting tho coffin.

Mr. W. is now fast recovering, and Booms good for a long lease of life yet.,

Wh© th® intelligence of tho result of the Pennsylvania and Ohio elections reached Montgomery, Alabama, the old Irish nows rgent there ran along the streets with the morning papers, orying out, "Good news for the rebels, good news for the rebels—the best 1 have had since the timo thoy defeated tho Yankees, during the war !".

Tho coal deposits in Russian America aro pronounced worthless, being in very thin seams, much impaired by earth matter, and by actual trial the coal has been found unfit for steamers.

The N. Jersey cranberry crop is estimated at 40,000 bushels, and that of tho whole county at 100,000 bushels, valued, at $1,200,000.

Land at the head of Lake Superior has increased from five to twenty dollars per. acre in price.

A bar of gold, taken from Colorado

Gulch,

$5,600.

weighed 226 ounces, valaed at.

March 21, lSGT-tf.

"EBATNTS for Farmers and others.— The Grafton Mineral Paint Co. aro now manufacturing the best, cheapest and most durable Paints in use two coats well put on, mixed with pure Linseed Oil, will last 10 or 1ft j'ears it is of alight brown or beautiful cbocolato color, and can be changed to green, lead, stone, drab, olivo or cream, to snittho taste of the consumer. It is valuables for houses, barns, fcnccs, carriago and cnr-uiakerS, pails and wooden-ware, agricultural implements, canal boats, vessels and ships' bottoms, canvas, metal and shingle roofs, (it being fire and water proof), floor oil clolhs, (ono manufacturer having used 5000 barrels, the past year,) and as a paint for any purpose is unsurpassed for body, durability," elasticity and arlhcsivencss. Price $6 per bbl. of 300 lbs., which will supply a farmer for years to come. Warranted in all cases as above. Send for a circular which gives full particulars. None genuine unless branded in a trade mark Grafton Mineral Paint. Address DANIEL BIDWEtli, Sept5'l)7-m6.] 254 Pearl St., N. Y.

ENLARGE FACILITIES.

REDUCTION OF EXPENSES!

Carriage Manufactory!

Market Street. n&rlh of Conrt House,

GRAWFORDSVILLE, o-

HAVING

Superior Farm

iMI'CRTANT

CARRIAGE MANUFATOORY.

DOIIERTY & DEIGHT0N,

Washington Street, Opposite Centre Church,

Have constantly on hand and for sale, a general stock of

Carriages, Buggies, Spring and Farm Wagons,

And Vehicles of every description, of the very LATEST and NEWEST PATTERNS, Manufactured of the very BEST SEJNl) GliOTH TIMBER, which they will sell at the most reasonable ratea, aiwi tako old work in part pay-

TEY HAVE THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF

GRANT'S SHIFTING TOP RAIL,

By which the top of a buggy can be taken off in ten seconds, and is as secure when on as if rivited to the seat.

Done on SHORT NOTICE and at MODERATE PRICES.

ALL WORK WAHAHNTSD FOH ONE YEAH.

S. MILLER & GO'S

IND.

recently purchased, enlarged and

improved the premises we occupy, thcroby saving expense of rent, and giving increased facilities for manufacturing

Carriages, Buggies, Sulkies, Sleighs, Spring Wagons, &c.

we would respectfully announce to our friends and the public generally that we are now in a position to defy all competition in our line in this State ns regards

I'rices, Slyle & WorkmanslnJp, and invite an inspection of our Carriages, Buggies, iSrc., a One assortment of which we keep constantly on hand. Being all practical workmen and employing none but the most skillful, and using the VERY BEST OF MATERIAL, together with our long acquaintance with tho wants of this section of country, we cannot help giving satisfaction, as we confidently assert that our work and prices cannot be excelled by any other establishment in Indiana. Old Buggies taken in exchange. All our work warranted one year.— Repairing, Blacksmithing, Trimming, Painting, fcc., executed with neatness and despatch.

Our F.'irm Wagons arc built express]v for this market by STUD H13 A ER BROS., of South Bond, Ir.d., of tho VKRY BKST TIMHKR, and more with the view of giving entire satisfaction to purchasers than profit to the manufacturers or to us. W'c fully warrant thein in EVKUV PAHTICUI.AR for one year, and will sell them chcapcr than any other establishment in the county. A fine stock always on hand.

J. S. MILLER & CO.

September 20, 1806. ly

IMPROVED PANTASC0PIG

S E A E S

improvements have been ma'ie in

mechanism nnJ finish of the Tantnscopic Spectacles within the past yenr, and thoy now combine advantages, mechanical and philosophical, to be found in no other Spectacle olterod in tho West.

CHEAP JOHN'S Improved Pantascopie Spectacles aro the most perfect assistance to defective vision now before the public, and aro worthy the attention of every Spectacle wearer.

Cn^AP JOHN'S Improvod Spectacles not enly give clear and distinct vision, do not weary or iatigue the cyo, but tend to strengthen and preserve the sight.

CnEAP JOHN'S Spcctaclc3 ara set in frames of fine materials and good workmanship, fairly represented aud sold at their fair value.

The prices of CHEAP JOHN'S Spectacles are always as low as is consistent with fino material and good workmanship.

July 4, 1867.

A. P. BKSMIXOER. W. P.. NICHOLSON.

ENSMINGER & NICHOLSON,

ft DEALERS IN

DEALERS IN

SADDLERY

AND

HARNESS,

Washington St., CraviTordsville,

WOULD

respectfully inform tho citizens of Montgomery county that they have now on hand a general assortment of custom made work in tho lino of HARNESS,

SADDLES, BRIDLES, HALTERS,

WHIPS, SPURS, GIRTHS, &C.

DOIIERTY & DE1HETOJT.

Ladles, Take Particular Notice.

TIE REAL VELPEAU FEMALE PILLS.

["WARRANTED FRENCH.]

THESE

January 17, 1867.

&C<|

fact ovory thing connected with their trade. REPAIRING of overy description done with promptness and upon reasonable terin3.

Those wishing anything in their line will do well to sail at their Shop, in the old "Crawford Corner," east of the Court House. They are determined not to be undersold by any house in tho city" ENSMINGER & NICHOLSON. ass- Highest market price in CASH paid for HIDES and SHEEP PELTS.

November 8, 1866. vl9n9tf.

GLASS,Drug

PAINTS and OILS, for sale at Fry'a new Store. [july 12.

PILLS,

eo celebrated

many years ago in Paris for tho relief of female irregularitiea, and afterwards so notorious for their criminal employment in th® practice of abortion^ aro now offered for

ealo for the first time in Amorica. They have boon kept in comparative obscurity* from the fact that the originator, Dr. Yelpcauy is a physician in Paris, of great wealth and striofc conscicntious principles* and has wilheld thcifl from general use lest they should be employed for unlawful purposes.

In ovorcoming Female Obstructions, Falling of tho Womb, Whites, Green Sickness, Suppression, Retention, or Immoderate Flow of the Monthly Discharges, Nervous and Spinal Affections, Pains in the Baok aud Limbs, Fatigue oa Slight Exertion, Palpitation of the Heart, Hysterics, tSrc., and will effect a euro when all other means have failed and, although a powerful remedy, do not contain jalomel, antimony, or anything hurtful to tho constitution.

To married ladies and young girls who hava never boon regulated, they aro peculiarly suited. They will, in a short timo, bring on the monthly poriod with regularity.

CAUTION.—Married ladios should never taka thorn when thore is any roason to believo themselves pregnant, for they will be sure to produce a miscarriage.

These Pills are entirely safe, under all circumstances, being composed entirely of substance! from the vegetable kingdom.

Each box has the coat of arms for the city or

Paris

stamped on the bos, with the words "Trad* Mark," in French, to counterfeit which is & misdemeanor, and all persons will be dealt with according to law.

Full directions accompany each box. Ladies can obtain a box, sealed from tho eyM the curious, by enclosing one dollar and seven taao stamps, to any respectable druggist* or

to M. W. MACUMBER, General Agent for tho United States and Canadas, at Albany N. Y., or R.

Krout and Binford & Bro., Crawfordsvillo, and Druggists evorywhero. October 3, *(57—y 1

CRAWFORDSVILLE

WOOL EXCHANGE

AND

MANUFACTORY!

AT T5IE OLD SIGN OF

WOOL WANTED,

Lynu Corner, Cravvfordsvillc.

"MfOOL GROWERS, LOOK HERE. Examine our Stock and look for yourselves. The largest and best stock of

W O O E N S

wo have ever offered to our trade, and on bettor torms than for years. Warranted

NO SHODDY OK WASTE

Goods. Wo have a splendid stock of SUMMER GOODS, COTTONADES, SHEETINGS & SHIRTINGS,

DRY-GOODS.

gs 1

•n

TRIMMINGS, &c.

COLORED AND WHITE

CARPET YAJEWSTS,

that are good. Cotton Yarn

1.,

Batting, &o.

CARDING AND SPINNING

and RolL oarding done promptly and in order. Wool Received at the Faooory or Store for exchange or work. R. M. HILLS.

April 25, '07—tf.

May 23, 1867. (nov8"66.)

Which is

Sept. 2G, 'G7-grt

.IT THE

Miscellaneous, School, College, Blank, Gift, Toy, and all kinds of BOOKS.

Bill,'Cap, Letter, Note, Billet, Wall, Window, und Wrapping Papers.

Envelope?, Pen?, Ink, Poncils, Slatos, «.tc/, Ac., a very largo and complete stock.

Pictures nnd Piciuru Frames, a large stuck of .Molding, Corel and Tasseld..

Window Curtains and Window Shades of nil the different .styles arid patterns.

Notions and Fancy Articles, both useful and ornamental come and seo.

Toys of nil descriptions bring in your children and they can bo pleased.

OBMD OPENING OF

man

Pistols of tho finest manufacture Cartridges, ic., Jtc. If you need ono comc in.

[1 ono

terarj on

All tho leading Literary Papers and Magazines kept constantly on hand.

amily LTLO an

Wilcox & Gibbs' Family Sewing Machines.— Tho best. Ladies como and seo them.

Remember tho "Corner Book Storo." northwest. corner Vernon and Green Streets, Crawfordsville, Indiana.

FALL & WINTER GOODS!

Evans & Hughes

NO. 5

National Block, Washington Street.

After selling at cost for tho past CO days^our stock of Summer Goods-,"and all depreciated stock, we have replaced thurn with a

NEW AND DESIRABLE ASSORTMENT

OF STAPLE ASD FANCY

DRY GOODS AID NOTIONS.

Also, a largo lot of

HATS, CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES,

Which wo arc prepared to offer

LOWER THAN OLD GOODS AT COST!

Wcaro determined to sell CHEAP, as the NIMBLE DIME is preferred to tho SLO QUARTER.

WE HAVE BUT @I¥E PBICE,

arranged as to set competition at defiance.

All kinds of Produce taken in exchange for Goods.

CO ENEK mm ST0RE

BOOK

L. A. FOOTE & CO.

Nov. 8 18C6. v!9n9.

BOOK AGENTS WANTED

To solicit orders for a now Illustrated

Bible Dictionary.

(COMPLKTK IK ONE VOI.DMK,)

Edited by Dr. WM. SMITH, Classical Examinor of

tho University of London.

The Dictionary embodies the results of the most recent study, research, and investigation, of about sixty-five of tho most eminent and advanced Biblical scholars now living, Clergymen of various denominations approve it, and regard itas the best work of its kind in the English language, and one which ought to be in tho hands of every Bible reader in the land.

In circulating this work, agents will find a pleasant and profitable employment. The numerous objections which are usually encountered in selling ordinary works will not exist with THIS. But, on the contrary, encouragement and friendly aid will attend the agent, making his labor agreeable, useful and lucrative.

Ladles, Clergymen, School Teachers, Farmers, Students, and all others who possess energy, are wanted to assist in canvassing every town and county in the country, to whom the most liberal inducements will be offered.

For particnlars address, NATIONAL PUBLISHING CO., oct24t6] 158 West Fourth at., Cincinnati, 0.

EVANS & HUGHES.

HE 4MEKICAN WIT is always fit for anj one to read. 25 cts. a vcar. 111CHA11D6UN A COLLINS, 42 John st.., N. Y.

SK and receive TlIE AM 1110 AX VIT. 2 cts. a year. RICHARDSON COLLINS, 42 John ^t., N. Y.

Tilt

1EN. GRANT is the Grant of Grants, A'MEKICAN WIT is 2.r cts. a Tear. lllCIiAllDSON & COLLINS, 42 John st., N. Y.

ONG CONTRIBUTOR in THE AMERICAN 4 WIT. 25 cts. a year. RICHARDSON & COLLINS, 42 John st., N. Y.

'1UNNEEI Tim anecdotes in THE AMERICAN WIT. 25 cts. a year. RICHARDSON & COLLINS, 42 John et., N. Y.

OMR AMl'SEMKNTS in THE AMERICAN W IT. 25 cts. A ear. RICHARDSON A COLLINS, 42 John st., N. Y.

REEDMAN'S BUREAU in THE AMERl CAN WIT. 2 cts. a vcar. RICHARDSON & COLLINS, 42 John st., N. Y.

[RTSI1CALITIES

in THE AMERICAN WIT.

25 cts. a year. RICHARDSON A- COLLINS, 42 John St., N. Y.

HERE THE LAUGH COMES IN. TillAMERICAN WIT is 25 cts. a year. RICHARDSON A COLLINS. 42 John st., N. Y.

ilE AMERICAN WIT is a happy hit. 2 cts. a year. RICHARDSON & COLLINS, 42 John st., N. Y.

JAIV3E3 PATTERSON,

:DEALER

WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY,

POCKET CUTLERY, Plated Ware, FireAvras, Musical Instruments, Pocket Books, Fancy Artides, Combs, Brushes, Toys, Books and Stationery, Ac., &c., at tho sign of tho "Golden Watch" Main Street, Crawfordsvillo, Ind.

Walclics, Clocks & Jewelry, Repaired by the most experienced workmen, and in all cases warranted.

Nov. 22,IS66. v!9nllyl.

House and Lot For Sale.

I will dispose of my house and lot, in the northern part of the city, at a bargain. Tje house is

in good condition, and contains four rooms. The lot is large, nearly half an acre, and well set in fruit trees and shrubbery. Any person wishing to purchase a desirable residance will do well to call and inspect the property.

Spt.19] JOHN L. BROWN.

Gun-Smithing, Saiv Filing, AND CLOCK REPAIRING. oTw. COREY

TnE

undersigned, having determined to rcnaovo from Crawfordsville, offers for sfcle his rosidence in the south part of tho city, near the steam saw mill. There are two acres of ground, well set in fruit trees, and a comfortable dwelling house, large barn, out-houses. &c, Also, three building lots, fronting on the Terre Haute road, and a pasture lot of a little more than an acre, on which there is a never-failing spring of good water. Persons desiring to purchase such property, can get a good bargain by applying on tho premises to

October 24. 'A. IIERR.

THE HOWE MACHINE CO'S SEWING MACHINES,

699

MlOtfIP \%\!i I*,

NEW YOB*.

FOR FAMILIES AND

MANUFACTURERS.

These World Renowned SEWING MACHINES

Were awarded the highest premium at the World Fair tn London, and six first •premiums at the New York State Fair of 1SG6, and Are celebrated for doing the best work, nsing ft* much smaller needle for the yarni thread than any other machine, and by the introduction of the' most approved machinery, wo aro now able to»supply the vcrjr bc3t machines in the world.

These machines are 'fenade atom* new and spacious Factory at fiSrid^eporf, Conn., under (lie linmediate super vision of (lie President of (he Company, ELS.4S* BSOWE, Jr., the original inventor^ of (he Serving- Macbine.

They arc adapted to all kinds of Family Sew--: ing, and to the use of Seamstresses, Dr^ssistikerj^. Tailors, Manulacturers of Shirts, Collars, Skiiij Cloaks, Mantillas, Clothing, Hats, Cap3, Coraeu/Boots, Shoes, Harness, Saddles, Linen Goods,Urnbrellas, Parasols, Ac. Thoy work equally: well upon silk, linen, woolen and cotton goods, with silk, cotton or linen thread. Thoy will porform every species of sewing, making a beautiful, ani perfect stitch, alike on both sides of the article sewed.

The Stitch invented by Jtfrj MIOWJE, and made on this• •Machine, is the most popular* and durable, and ail Sewing* •JfMachines are subject to the' principle invented by him.

SEND FOR CIRCULAR.

J. o.

A N

GENERAL AGENT,

9S WASHINGTON STREET, Chicago, III.

A N

In Craivtordsville.

BLAIR, LYLE & CO.,

jjAVE NOW IX OPERATION a Focst.Rr 8. and MACHINE SHOP, in this place, aud iuile all interested in

MA0H1HEP.Y OF ANY KINS,

£ive taeta a call. They are making all kind** of castings, such as

MILL GEARIXG, every description

SORGHUM MILLS,

I-URXACE FRONTS,

SUGAR KETTLES,

GRATE BARS,

Making Patterns for, and Replacing

STOVE PLATES

OVENS, DOG IRONS, &c., ,!«.

They arc prepared to repair

Tubular Boiicrs, Steam Engines,:

Thrashing Machine?,

Reapers, Drag Saws, Mowers,

and to make and fit up

Brass Castings, and Blacksmithing^:

of every description.

fi&~All work done by this firm Is warranted to perform as represented.

CASH TAID I'OR

OLD IRON, COPPER & BRASS.

Shop on Green street, near tho Depot. may 10 '60.] BLAIR, L\LE & CO.

PINE LATH, PINE SHINGLES, CEMENT, LIME, COAL,

SAZ

THE

Would inform the public that

__ he still continues in the above business at his shop on Vernon street, five doors east of the Post Olfico, and is prepared to do all kinds of REPAIRING on short notive.

Nov. 8, 1866. n9

Valuable Property for Sale.

efce.

UNDERSIGNED would respectfully in-, form thoso interested that he is prepared to* furnish the trade with the above named articles,, at the lowest cash rates. My place of business is convenient to everybody, being loeated on tho lot formerly occupied by the old hotel, known a«. the Crane House. J. V. KEERAN.

TOU want Pine Lath, call on

you want Lime, call on

KEERAN..

you want Pino Shingles, call on

KEERAN.

vou want tho best Ccmont, call on KEERAN

KEERAN.

you wont any of tho above named article.', at reasonable rates, call on KEERAN.

Rustic Shades.

,^ALL at tho "CORNER BOOK STORE" an* \J see our full assortment of Rustic Window Shades, made of pine wood, nice, pretty and at uricos

«ng23tf.] L. A. FOOTED CO.