Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 17 June 1869 — Page 8

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CITY AN1 VI( 1MTV.

(iOOi prospect for crops.

FRUIT of all kinds promising.

MRS. LIVKRMORE Friday night.

CITY lolks are mowing their yard-.

TIIK Stone Front lias anew sidewalk.

The corn is growing, so are the weeds.

BAI weather for re-roofing houses this.

IT

is difficult to grumble at this weather.

"JCXK

erb.

wet, good wheat," is an old prov­

MRS. LIVERMORE at Eltzroth Hall Friday night.

TniR Spring has been good for young ducks.

WONDKR who is the

town?

upopularcst"

man in

COMMON' ricas Court will not adjourn before Saturday.

"I,XT

us have peace (peas)," is what the

people say to Col. Blair now.

OUR city cliurehes last Sunday presented a beggarly array of empty seats.

TIIK meadows give promise of a big hay crop this season.

WILLIS E. MOORE has obtained a patent on a fender for a cultivator plow.

WM. K. WALLACE is putting his house through a course of repairing.

OK

course everybody will go to see the Magic Ship, Niagara, at Eltzroth Hall tonight.

WONDER if any of our music-loving citizens are going to visit the "big noise" at Boston?

TIIK

amount of the common school fund in trust by the county, June 1, was $22,49S 23.

A HANDSOME cane is to be presented to the "popularest" man in town, to-night, at Eltzroth Hall.

A. D. THOMAS has been appointed Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue for this county, vice John Britton removed.

NEXT Sunday no services will be held at the M. E. Church on account of Dr. Tuttle's Baccalaureate sermon at Center Church.

THEplaningmills

of this city are overrun

with work, as a consequence of the large amount of building going forward this Spring.

TAKE a walk through the city any pleasant morning or evening if you wish to see Crawfordsville in all the loveliness of its summer garb.

THE great events of the week will be the Firemen's Festival to-night and Mrs. Livermore's lecture to-morrow night. Everybody should no to both.

WrE notice that Sunday Schools all over the State are taking advantage of this fine weather by pic-nicing. Whitlock's grove is very inviting just now.

Tut: Good Templars'Festival, last Thursday evening, was not a failure. Strawberries and ice cream were devoured with a zest unusual for cool weather.

Tine subject of Col. R. W. Thompson address before the literary societies ol "N aiiash College, next Tuesday evening, is '•Formation of Character."

M. E. CHURCH.—The pastor, Rev. T. S. Webb, preached an exceedingly interesting discourse last Sunday morning. Subject: "Cease not to give thanks."

TIIK lot and room now occupied by J. 11. lienefiel as a grocery store, lias been sold to F. B. Guthrie & Bro., who will in a short time remove their meat shop there.

THAT deep hole extending across the sidewalk on Main street, just west of the railroad, is a dangerous place. Persons passing there have to turn out in the street. Whose fault is this?

AH we have a law now providing for the education of colored children, we suggest that our colored citizens take some steps toward the organization of a school tinder ihe law in this city.

THE Old Settlers of other counties in the State are holding annual meetings. Why cannot the Old Settlers of Montgomery come together once a year and talk over '•early times?" Let the matter be agitated.

"FIRST build your house, and then think of your furniture," would have been a good adage for the man in this city who bought a door-plate last week, without the sign of a house or the wherewith to build one.

THE Temperance people of this city propose holding a series of open air meetings, commencing next Sunday at 4 o'clock, in the Court House Square. Let the people commence these meetings in a right spirit, tempered with kind words, and much good

may

be done.

RIGHT.—The County Commissioners, on .Tuesday last, decided to submit to the voters ot the county the question of taxing the county to the extent of $125,000, to aid in building the proposed E. &. C. Eailroad extension through this city. The election is ordered for August 9. Turn out and vote, Yes. The road will be worth $2,000,000 to Ihe county,

BETTKR THINGS.—The .-spirit of improvement seem: to pervade all parts of the country, notwithstanding the general complaint of "hard times." Nearly all of our Western exchanges, both city and country, have much to say of the spirit of improvement going on in their respective places. One of the leading features appears to be the erection of various kinds of manufacturing establishments. Of course wherever they are erected and put into operation dwelling houses must be built to accommodate the numerous operatives. In this way new towns spring up and small villages are made to grow into cities. Why cannot Crawfordsville share in this spirit? There is no good reason w7hy it should be behind any other city of its size in the State. It is pleasantly located, is surrounded by a farming country, not excelled anywhere, either in this or any othor State, has as much capital as any other city of its size, and almost every other advantage that could be required. Hence, we repeat, there is no good reason why it should not "go ahead." Having said this much we will now add—and we take great pleasure in doing so—that we think the prospect for an awakening of the people to a sense of their true interests a? regards the matters of which we have been speaking is brighter than at any time heretofore. We are encouraged to believe that there is now a determination on the part of our people not to wait longer for something to "turn up," but to go to work with a determination to "turn something up." Whenever this is fully resolved upon all will be right.

FOURTH OF JULY.—Are we to have a Fourth of July celebration? If so, it is time the initiatory steps were taken. To do the day justice will require previous organization and a good share of work on the part of somebody. It will require greater preparation than is necessary for the little "picnic" allairs of the season. The Fourth of July is our only National holiday, and the anniversary of an event which we cannot keep too constantly in mind. The memories which surround the day are precious we are at peace with the outside world our tastes and sympathies arc becoming less sectional our development is National and our prosperity mutual, and we are under stronger obligations than ever to renew our fealty to the ol'd flag. Let's have a celebration, and toss high in the common, free air the caps of all nationalities, while the hearts of all free men renew their pledges of devotion to one common Country and its glorioTls institutions.

Luscious.—Henry Ward Beecher is reported to have said: "Doubtless God could have made a better fruit than the strawberry, but doubtless He never did." We presume this is the iieneral opinion, and appropos to the matter we mention a couple of boxes of the delicious fruit brought us by Col. Blair last Saturday morning. The Colonel had heard of our great weakness for the seasonable luxury and kindly remembered us in our extremities. In this connection we may say that he supplies this market fresh from the vines every morning.

How is IT?—The LaFayette .Journal announces anew organization of the Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railroad, madeinNew York lately. Geo.L. Schuyler was elected President, AVilliam II. Lewi.?, of New Albany, Secretary and Treasurer, and M. Sloat, Superintendent. The most unfortunate part of the announcement is that "the management will not be changed." But it is some comfort to know that there is evidence of improvement, notwithstanding.

WE have been shown by Thos. T. Scott a beautiful little souvenir from the Gettysburg National Cemetery. It consists of a piece of apple tree, carved in the shape of a book, on which is placed an oak knot, a rock and bay.onet point from Round Top, an eagle made from tjic brass of a shell, and a grape shot from llcrbst's Woods, where Gen. Reynolds fell. All these are artistically arranged, making it quite a beautiful little parlor ornament.

FIREMEN'S FESTIVAL.—The Firemen will give Strawberry and Ice Cream Festival this evening at Eltzroth Ilall. Among the novelties to be presented on the occasion is the Magic Ship, Niagara. A good time is .anticipated. The proceeds will be applied in defraying the incidental expenses of the Department. Let there be a rousing crowd.

THERE are several young men in Crawfordsville, lying around loose, who seem to have no vocation, yet wear good clothes and are not, apparently troubled about where their dinner is to come from. How do they make a living, and would they like a job in the corn liekl or harvest field? If so let them advertise in the JOURNAL.

JULIUS A. COLEMAN, a young member of the Junior class, Wabash College, by invitation, addressed the students of Darlington Academy, last Saturday evening. From Mr. John Niven, President of the Academy, we learn that the address was regarded by both students and citizens as a decided success.

CLEAN Ur.—The warm season is upon us now, and great care should be taken by our citizens to clean up the streets, alleys, dirty yards, pig pens, damp cellars, stagnant pools, and all places where filth and unhealthy deposits have accumulated. To neglect this is to invite contagion.

PROF. CAMPBELL has reconstructed his old dwelling, having added a new story, with several large and elegant rooms. When painted and the contemplated Verandah added, It will be A "1OT« of A home."

CRAWFORDSVILLE JOURNAL: JUNE IT, 1869.

COMMISSIONER'S COURT.—The r.oard of Commissioners, consisting of David Long, Samuel Gilliland and Thos..}. Wilson, met: in regular session on Monday, June 7. I By the action of the Board of Equalizalion, consisting of the Commissioners and

Wm. (iott and .las. Swearinger, appraisers, and .John Lee. Jas. Mclntyre, Silas Peterson, Thos. J. West, Wm.M. Crtiig and John W. Sutton, deputy appraisers, the tax assessments of Riply, Wayne, Brown and Clark townships were altered as follows: Ilipley, reduced 1" per cent. Wayne, increased Jo per cent. Brown, increased 15 per cent, on real estate, and Waveland, 50 per cent., and Clark 13 per cent. There were comparatively few complaints of too high assessments. 01" these, most came from Ripley and Union townships. The highest amount claimed was $1,500.

Jas. Hall, Jonathan Nutt and W. G. Hanna were ...ppointed viewers of road petitioned for on the line between Wayne and Ripley townships.

The petition of Joseph McKinsev el. al. for change of road in Ripley township, was granted.

In the matter of W. W. Johnson, of Walnut township, petition for authority to open a ditch, Hannibal Trout, David Enoch and Vincent Clark were appointed to assess benefits or damages to David Bratton and Henry Crawford from the opening of said ditch tlirough their lands.

Petition ot Josephus Graybill el. al., for vacation of road in Clark township,granted. In the matter of J. B. Cooley et. al., of Sugar Creek township, petition for road, J. M. Stoddard, C. W. White.and Joseph West were appointed viewers.

Petition to vacate part of Water street in Fredericksburg was granted. In the matter of John Stipe el. al., of Walnut township, petition for road, C. Bowman, Thos. Lafollett and Harrison Miller were appointed viewers.

In the matter of Isaac .Montgomery el. al., petition for vacation of road between Montgomery and Tippecanoe counties, Eli Boots was appointed a commissioner, on the part of Montgomery county, to meet one from Tippecanoe county and report on the road.

Licenses to sell liquor in quantities less than a quart were granted to Florence llichter, Archibald Robinson, A. J. Porter, Jno. Kelley and Jas. Nolan, ot Crawfordsville, and Edward Showen, of Waynetown.

A CHALLENGE.—Mr. Harmon Wasson, a young gentleman in the employ of the Pioneer office, who has worked but two years at the printing business, challenges Mr. Longley, of the JOURNAL, to a test of speed and skill in type setting, for $50 aside the one who shall set and correct the greatest amount of matter in ten consecutive hours to be deemed the winner. Mr. Wasson has already deposited his wager in our hands, so it only remains for the challenged party to "come down with the stamps" and name the day.—Lebanon Pioneer.

The above is accepted. As I am the challenged party have the right to choose time and place. The type shall be minion, time, June 28, and place, JOURNAL office. If Mr. Wasson agrees to terms he will please "show up" on the appointed day, and ifhe is not successful I hope the editor of the Pioneer will be kind enough to let him work two or three weeks longer, until he gets money enough to take him home to his "perrients," where he has been trying to get for some time past. I have deposited my "stamps" in responsible hands.

A. II. LONGLEY.

CRAWFORDSVILLE.—We paid a flying visit to this thriving little city last week, and found quite an amount of substantial improvements since our last visit. A nice, tine, three-story business block has been put. up on the site of the lire a few months tince, and others are contemplated.

The most noticeable improvement is in her hotel. Mr. Z. B. Richardson, of the Richardson House, has remodeled, refurnished and made additions to the old Walker House, and christened it after himself. The want of a good house, that evei traveler has felt heretofore when visiting this place, is now fully supplied in every jKirtic-ular.—LaFaye-Ue Trade Gazette.

The nice, tine, three-story business block referred to was not put up on the site of a fire, but on the site of an old rickety frame, similar eye-sore to some we have still standing. While other cities and towns arc grumbling about their hotels, Crawfordsville boasts of having one of the best little stopping places in the State.

TEMPERANCE MEETING.—The friends of Temperance, witnessing the alarming strides which intemperance is taking in our city, have concluded to hold a series of outdoor meetings, commencing on next Sunday at 4 o'clock, at the Court House square, for the purpose of consulting together as to the best means of persuading our young men to touch not the intoxicating bowl. Let every person feeling any interest in the cause be present next Sunday afternoon. The Ministers of the city are cordially invited to give notice of the meeting from their puipits, and give to the movement the strength of their presence. Come out, friends.

MANY TEETOTALERS.

MRS. SIMON C. DAVIS, while at the festival last Tuesday evening, at the M. E. Church, had her pocketbook, containing about $30, stolen. A boy sitting near her was suspected of the theft. He was accused and denied it bitterly, though when searched the money was found under his vest, and the pocketbook thrown down. We withhold the name of the boy, trusting that this, perhaps his first step in crime, may be a lesson that he will never forget.

THK Festival at the M. E. Church Tuesday evening was a pleasant affair. A goodly number was in attendance, and each one Beemed to feel that it was good tobo there. The managers realized $60 05, clear of expenses, which will nearly rid the Cburch of its indebtedness.

MRS. MARY A. LIVERMORE —A correspondent of the Cincinnati Commercial devotes the following to Mrs. Mary A« Livermore, in describing the recent Woman Suffrage. Convention in Boston. As she is to be- here Friday night it will be read with much interest. From it our readers can judge of Mrs. L. as a lecturer:

The ablest argument presented was that of Mrs. Mary A. Livermore, of Chicago, of which Mr. Garrison said, "It was an argument which was worth coming from Chicago to Boston to deliver, and worth going "from Boston to Chicago to hear." She created a decided sensation, and covered every known objection to woman suffrage, in a manner which fairly carried by storm its strongest opponents. She is a refined and thoroughly educated gentlewoman, and she was pronounced fully equal to Wendell Phillips, whose unique way of presenting a point she possesses in a marked degree. She spoke six or eight times and never repeated the same idea—a feat few accomplished orators can perform.

By all means go and hear her Friday evening.

COMMON PLEAS COURT.—Our Common Pleas Court is still in session, and from pre»ent indications will not be able to clear the docket during the term, which is limited to three weeks.

In the case of the State, on relation ofElfretta Palmer, vs. Leonard Bowerman, a charge of bastardy, the Jury found the defendant to be the father of the child and he will stand charged with its support and education. The Court had not fixed upon the amount at the time of this writing. The case, we understand, will be appealed to the Supreme Court, to settle some points of law involved.

The casa of Martha J. Hays vs. Silas Ilays, for divorce, consumed two or three days, affording considerable amusement to lawyers and bv-standers. The principal complaint against Hays seemed to be that he was lazy and would not work for the family. On the other hand, it was shown that he had to remain at home, to cook, wash, "nuss" the baby, and "attend to the things." The Court has not vet anounecd its decision.

THE Terre Haute Express don't favor the idea of abandoning the "old fashioned 4th of July celebration." Hear what it says: "We notice some papers are suggesting that as the "ever glorious," &c., Fourth of July comes on Sunday this year, an appropriate sermon should be preached in place of the usual demonstration, and recommend it as a good idea. We protest. What, give up the grand procession, the grand Maishal, on prancing steed with sash and sword, the spread-eagle oration, the commingling of country and city folks, the brass bauds and patriotic glee clubs, and other incidents pertaining to the ever glorious Fourth? Never!" If that don't stir up our citizens, what will?

DIVORCES.—According to the records of the Court, it appears that for the three years beginning June J, I860 and ending June 1, 1809, there have been eighty-nine divorces granted in Montgomery county. The number of marriage licenses issued for the same period is eight hundred and thirtyeight. It will thus be seen that the number of divorces is a little in excess of ten per cent, of the number of marriages. There are also now pending in the Common Pleas and Circuit Courts at this place ten other applications, at least eight of Avhich will probably be granted without opposition.

ALL who are interested in the construction of the I., C. & D. Railroad will be glad to learn that the prospect for a speedy completion of the continuation liue through Illinois is cheering. Track-laving has been commenced at l'ekin, the western terminus, on the Illinois river, and is proceeding eastward to Bloomington, to which point it is said the track will be laid within a month. This fact, taken in connection with the fact that work will soon be commenced on the I., C. A: I). road west, gives us a very flattering prospect for another "backbone.".

ACCORDING to the County Treasurer's report to the Commissioners, the total receipts of the office of the Treasurer for the year ending June 1, 1869, amounted to §134,821 19, including $24,493 20 on hand at the beginning of the year. The amount of warrants redeemed by the Treasurer for the same year is $118,027 84.

DON'T fail to attend Mrs. Livermore's lecture, at Eltzroth Hall, Friday evening.

COMMERCIAL NEWS. Crawfordsville Markets. CRAWFORDSVILLE, May 10 GRAIN.—Prices of wheat remain unchanged in spite of the many reports in regard to crop prospects. Red is $1, White, $1 20. Corn is very scarce at 60c. Linden is still furnishiDg it for the retail markets here. Oats, 45c Hay, $12 Flour, $7.

BUYING.—Butter, 15c to 20c Eggs, 12c Hams, 18c Lard, 18c Potatoes, 50c. SELLING.—Coffee, Rio, 25c to 30c Syrups, $1 to$l 50 Sugar—common br., 15c to 16%c, Orleans, 18c, extra C, 18c Prunes, 17c to 20c Shoulders, 15c Sides, 18c Mackerel, 10c Salt, $3 Strawberries, 20c per quart Green Peas, 60cper peck Alcohol, $3 50 to $4 Whiskey, $2 to $6 Rock Paint, dry, 12c to 15c Cottage Colors, in oil, 12c to 17c Putty, 7Kc to 10c. Castor oil has advanced.

WOOL.—The market is little changed. The amount received is in excess of the amount for the same time last year, the excess at Yount's factory being 18,000 pounds. Tho prices arc, Unwashed, 30c to 35c Fleece-washed, 40c to 60c Tub-washed, 50c to 52c.

HOKSKS.—Besides home buyers, there is but ond purchaser in the market. He is paying, for sound, heavy, draft horses, $160 to $250.

LAY DELEGATION.—The vote on lay delegation was taken last Monday at the M. E. Church. A very light vote was polled, which revealed the fact that but very little interest was taken in the matter. The followingis the vote: For lay delegation, 25 Against lay delegation, 9.

DIED.

IIEATON—In Washington City, I. C., on Monday, May 31, 1869, of Nervous Debility, Hattie E., wife of Frank M. Heaton, aged 32 years. '•Thou art gone to the grave—but 'twere wrong to deplore thee.

When God was thy ransom, thy guardian, thy guide He gave thee, and took thee, and soon will restore thee,

Where death 'hath no sting, since the Savior hath died."

BUSINESSNIENTION..... Largest and Best

Assortment of Dress Goods in towu at Charlie Crawford's. mayl3th.

Now.

Is the time to grease your harness, gallon of Pure Neats-Foot Oil at Drug Store.

Goto Fry's for Paints. Go to Fry's for Paints. Go to Fry'„s for Paints.

Get a Fry's

Get.

Linseed Oil by the Barrel or gallon at Fry's Drug Store. .Splendid, Streaked Steak.

Vegetarians vegetate upon vegetable diet exclusively, and are of the lean and Ian* kind, while the robust and rotund, and cut and carve character get splen(iid, streaked steak of Guthrie & Bro.

All Parties

Building, who arc in need of Glass, Paint, Oil and l'utty, will do well to call on T. W. Frv & Co. before buying. They are prepared to contract at the very lowest possible rates.

To Farmers Only.

Don't fail to call and see the Patent Iron Double Shovel Plow at'CampbellAHarter's. Every one warranted. ma20w4

850 Reward,

And cost of Analysis, for any impurity whatever found in our brand of White Lead. T. W. FRY & Co.

Wait for the Waff on

And we will all take a ride to the Stone Front, where we can supply ourselves from the finest stock of Dry Goods at the lowest prices. JUN3TF

Wanted.

Those wishing Spring and Summer Goods to call at C. M. Crawford's where they will find a choice stock from which to select. jun3tf

Did Yon Ever?

NO I never saw such a fine assortment ol Drv Goods as shown me by C. M. Crawford, Stone Front. junott

Come One, Come All! This town will fly From its firm base, When you can buy

White lead as cheap

From anybody as you can from Fry.

Carriage and Wagon Shop. A look through the extensive Carriage and Wagon Shop of Doherty & Deighton will convince anybody of the superior finish of the vehicles made there. It is the boast of Messrs. Doherty & Deighton too, that the strength and durabil^y of their buggies, carriages and wagons equal the finish. A large force of workmen is now employed, and the Firm is emphatically doing a large business. The articles manufactured here have all the latest improvements in hubs, spokes and springs, the carriages and buggies are furnished with everv varietv of top. Shop on

c?ru®£

of Washington and Pike streets. junlb

llnfl .tr l&ellog's

Is the stable to get your tine rigs. They can accommodate you with any kind ot a rig. If vou wish to take a fancy drive, go to Huff fc kellogg's. If you wish to get up a lishinr or hunting partv, Hull" & Kellogg's is the place to get your rig for they have the only vehicles for excursions, in the city. They can furnish you with a turnout for two or fifteen persons. Any sized party can be accommodated. If anybody in town eau excel Ilutt' & Kellogg in line vehicles or fancv horses, let them trot them out. Let those that arc judges call at their stable, on north side of Market street, the old sign ol Iluff & Son, you will find Old Honest Aoe and Charley" always, and tli«--

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pleasant and accommodating.

JU

linking Powders.

Use the pure Bakiug Powder or Quick Yeast the best made for making light, sweet, nutritious Biscuit, Rolls, Sweet Cakes, Buckwheat, Corn and Griddle. Cakes, Cornbreacl Waffles, Pot-Pies, Dumplings, fcc.

The most perfect substitute for raising Dough, that is in use. Try it and you will be satisfied. Sold only at

I5ap6m iBixKOiir's DRUG STORE.

Kdins-er's Tailor Shop

Is now permanently located in this city, over lvrout's Drug Store, entrance Stone Front. All work done in the most fashionable manner, and warranted to fit perfectly. He is also in possession of the means whereby he can remove all grease spots, paint, tar or pitch with perfect success, in cloth or silk goods. jan21

For The Skin.

Jioyd's Cream Cures Itch Boyd's Cream Cures Scratches. Boyd's Cream Cures Tetter. Boyd's Cream Cures Pimples. Boyd's Cream Cures Old Sores. Boyd's Cream Cures all Eruptions of the

Skin.

It is mild and pleasant to use, highly perfumed, contains no poison and is especially adapted to children. Sold by Moffett & Booe, Crawfordsville, Ind. ja28m6

A Card.

I would inform my old friends and1 customers, that for the present, I will repair uch watches, clocks, and jewelry, as they may desire: and I will be found at mv residence at all hours for that purpose. I haire also just received a line assortment of Seth Thomas Clocks, which will be sold very cheap, and will be warranted. Let my old friends, and all others, call at my resident, where I will be happy to see them. aprltf JAMHS PATTKBSQS,*.