Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 11 November 1869 — Page 5
COUNTY NEWS.
Tit cfriends of The Joukxal throughout the county loill place lis under obligations,if they ipillsend us the neicsfrojn their several localities Anything that is interesting will be acceptable. lVever mind ichethcryou can *'iorite for a paper" or not—send vs the facts toe willjix them up. Marriages and Deaths (but not half-coiumnobituaries) published oralis.
ALAMO TATTMXGS.
Now that most of the young readers of the
JoiiiNAi.
f1^, l!"1
are attending
school, a few items concerning the schools of thirty years ago will, no doubt, be a source of information to them, and of pleasure to older ones. Many will remember the school house of that period, built in the forest, near some spring of water. This rude temple of learning was constructed of round logs, the cracks chinked with split lumber and daubed with clay. The roof was made of four feet boards, held in place by logs called weight poles. To admit the light, a log was cut out of two sides of tdie building, and a greased paper was placed over the opening. The floor was of hewn puncheons. A
ei' occuP'ed
puncheons, with four wooden pins
01 legs, and no backs. It was
110
fun to sit from eight to ten hours I
each day on one of these benches,
iioldmg a book in one hand, ^"ith
nothing to lean forward upon or
back against. Beneath the long paper •windows pins were inserted in the
wall, on which rough planks were
fastened for writing desks. A shelf!1 or two in one corner for dinner pails
and baskets, and a rough, square
table for the "master," completed the
tive school house. There were no
blackboards, maps or charts. The:
wood was chopped and carried by I sending
the teacher and larger boys. School
liours were from sun up till sun
down, with 110 intervening recess
from morning till noon play time, or
from noon till night. Pupils were
allowed to go out, one at a time, dur-
ing school hours, and in order that
all might know when any one wM|
out a hook was hung at the door,
which the scholar going out was required to carry with him. Of course this going out and in created confusion. Sometimes a dozen would rush for the "pass" at once. "Loud schools" were almost universally taught in those days that is, pupils spelled and read aloud while studying their lessons. There was no regular series of school books, and there were no" classes in anything but spelling. Webster's and Coblvs spelling books were general!}- used. As soon as a boy could read he took whatever reading book he happened to have—a Testament, life of Washington, or whatever else he could buy or borrow. In arithmetic there were no classes. Each scholar "worked the sums" at his seat, and •when he got "stalled" he went to the
teacher," wlio solved the example,"Tf 1covcre1''a,,d
he could, and handed back the slate ithc
without note or comment. Grammar. geography and history were rarely taught. It may be thought by some that at such schools as I have described but little was learned, but many are of the opinion that children learned faster in those days than they do now. Tom Tattlek.
J)A«LIN«TOX EYETEMS.
Eye was wroth, and said many things of the powers that be bebecause when he had, by a herculean mental effort, delivered himself of many choice e3:etems," and one first class sensation rumor, all shaped up in polished style, the whole lot was lost by mail. Oh, it is terrible! What was then said is now stale, and can never be repeated.
Your city is wont to be called the Athens of the West," and doubtless bears a striking resemblance to that ancient seat of learning but one thing lieth at the door. Remove that Uncivilized spirit that eKcludes one-
half, the first and fairest of God:s creation, from higher educational advancement, and then may you put in such claims, and not till then. On the contrary, we think the unpretending village of Darlington might set up such claim with more justice in point of fact. Our Academy is liberal and makes no exclusion because ofsex. Uuder the efficient management of Prefessors Abernathy and Morris, assisted by Miss Sallie Hoyt, of musical celebrity, formerly of Harrison, Ohio, a very general harmonj* of feeling exists between teacher, pupil and patron. The school numbers over a hundred scholars and steadily grows in public favor.
The M. E. Church fail-anc: festival was the most successful affair of the kind ever had in Darlington, but wut without the untiring aid of the ladies
fair
the whole af
huge fire-place, constructed ol' stone iu„ bearing the type of the highest
one
ell(l
°f the
building. Into this could be rolled
ogs wood from six lo ten feet.
long. The seats were made of. split
crea
pi
furniture and fixtures of this primi-1LI
fair
of citv wa3 pl
would
have been no fair at all. Great credit is theirs. The receipts of the evening were over two hundred dollars. An indident of the occasion deserves dishonorable mention—a clear case of unmitigated pusillanimousness. A
ted beings, came rushing to
the door lvallting t0 )w a(lmittecl just
a m0illell£ see a
was
friend. The !!nrj
admitted but failed to return to
the dool._ A fcw minutcs
]ai
,)ous
look
0
„siv
afterward
the th iiu was seen with both
hanJs idIv flyi between a vil
openina: in his fron-
tispicce mld the tablo.
After dutton-
stori his stal
.v(,d
a
bctominal
pantry with the choicest viands of the ladies' preparing, until aldermanic
.oportions came on, the thin,, re
tired in disgust, remarking that it was We suppose the supper was meant. We had almost
a
forgottcn t0 mention
that Professor
Scott tUe rcnowned
balloonist
.esent, and at the
c|oso d(,li(tited the Iatge crowd bv
int0
,he "upper deep" "a
handsome ballooll
Who sells "fusil oil" in Dnrlington Not I," says one. Nor I,"
anothel We
'Uj
rtrav thc soul
wUo drhlks it
Tllrfs m.jn. ovMl.nt Send u3
Sam Cranej
j,,i8hcr
Doae
rty
01. some othcr man who can anc, wU1
.Migllting
influeM
of tllc.'abusive use of alc0[,0i.
Esq. Huffman lias got a new4 hat, and Corwin Mote a new babv.
Major E. Navlor has arrived from the Pacific county. He looks as genial as ever, und talks matrimony as if he meant it. Advance, Major, and when you have crossed to the other shore, if you would have your friends follow, beckon us over.
Lafe Mitchel, born in your city, and an old schoolmate and play fel low of "Eyetemist," after a checkered and romantic half spent life, now sells drugs in Darlington*
Eyetemist.
PLEASANT HILL.
As it has been a long time since "Frank" has written, I betake myself to the task. Poor "JFrank!" I I really feel sorry that he was dis-
,vas
fuu"tl
blm1
t0 be 0£
kM' tho' lal'Sw'
than thc
terky or gews with tew legs tew walk with, and tew more to kick with,
and wearing his wings onto the side of his lied." I trust he will meet with better luck next time.
Fruit and vegetables have been severely injured by the early winter blast. Fruit trees have been badly wrecked by the weight of snow which lodged upon their leafy branches.
Harvey Donavan and Ella Hartness were married on the 28th ult., at Rev. Joel Thomas's residence. I don't think Ilarvej-'s Ella will be found hearties.y by any means, for Ella is a good girl, and will do well to watch over and care for little Harvey, and I hope they may be as "happy as two big sunflowers" as they pass on down the stream of time. Mr. Jay Bottenborg and Miss Linda Luce were married on the 30th of September at the residence of the brides father.
Poor Jay, wearied of single life. Resolved the matrimonial noose. And took to him a wedded wife.
No more to Let her Luce."
CJRAWFORDSVILLE JOURNAL: NOVEMBER 11, 1869.
The exhibition went oil' as per announcement, Ten Nights in a Bar Room'- was the play. All, 1 think were well satisfied, and I trust have been taught a moral that will leave a lusting impression upon their minds, both old and young, and that is to beware the tempter! There was in attendance a large audience. Good order was preserved by all who were ladies and gentlemen, but there are exceptions at times. On tins occasion three monsters were present from our neighboring village of Newtown, with too much
Avhisky
Our public school commended its Winter session 011 the first Monday in November. We have a good teacher, Mr. If. D. ITall, who is highly esteemed by all. We feel hopeful of his success.
The first Quarter]}- Meeting of the 31. E. Church commences next Monday.
Our thanks are due the editors of the Jouknal for the friendly notice they gave our exhibition.
l'hoso CassimeroM at the Enterprise? Kilt Gloves. All shades and colons for $1 !»."»to 00 per pair at the Enterprise.
Kunawlni Malt
One car load just received at IJeek & Johnson's. Sugars, Coffees, lliee and Fish, of all kinds at I5eek it-Johnson's.
Xew stock of Ladies' Gold Watches and Chains just received at Vansickle's.
At the Enterprise. A Mammoth Stock of Fall and Winter Ir,y (foods, »t nnprceedeiitedly low prices,.jn»t opened. 21
Xew millinery Good*.
W. X. Wasson has just received a fresh stock of Fall and "Winter Millinery Goods, at his old stand. oct!4
Hair Goods and Jewelry. Mrs.Belle Sanders, Washington street, over It. Carson's Groccry store, calls the attention of the ladies and gentlemen of the city to her Hair Jewelry and Hair Goods, of her own manufacture, made from the finest human hair, consisting of Hair Jewelry of every style, Gent's Wigs and Toupees, Ladies' Wigs, Switches, Braids, Curls, Waterfalls, Frizettes, Coils, Bows, Fronts, Scratches, Bands, Hair Nets, Ornamental Hair. Partings, Whiskers, Beards, Moustaches,Puft's,&c. She also keeps on hand Gold, Silver and Diamond Hair 1'owders. Acalland examination of her..Work and Goods is solicited.
llnfT A Ivelloff's
Is the stable to get your fine rigs. They can accommodate you with any kind of a" rig. If you wish to take a fancy drive, go to Hii'ft & Kellogg's. If you wish to gel iip a lishing or hunting party, 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 he accommodated. If anybody in town can excel Huff &• Kellogg in fine vehicles or fancy horses, let them trot them out. Let those that are judges call at their stable, on north side of Market street, the old sign of Hufi'il* Son, you will find Old Honest Abe and Charley always, and they are both pleasant, and accommodating. junS
MILLINERY^
IS S S IT E
New MilSinen Rooms.
"l/flss DaUTEU would inform the ladies 1VJL
of this city and vicinity that she has opened Now 3Iillinery Rooms, in Darter's new building, corner Washington and Pike streets, opposite Center Church, and would solicit tlicir attention to her
New and Beautiful Styles
OiMillinery goods, and quality of her work. OQF'Bleaching a-iicl Pressing done to order promptly, and satisfaction guaranteed. declO
FOR SALE.
FOR
SALE—LAND.—Great bargains to speculators. Eighty acres of good land, lying about one mile from thc town of Covington, having good timber, building rock, stone coal, and never failing water. Will sell for thirty dollars per acre. For particulars call on the undersigned, residing in Wabash township. Fountain county, Ind. uov4m2 A. PAtTGH.
1869-70
in them. Their
names were John Iiaws, Newt Shultz and Charles Handy. They thought themselves unknown, but there were enough who knew them to post them up to the gaze of others, so that they in future may be known to a disadvantage to themselves.
nov-i
Johnnie Hovku.
BUSINESS NOTICES. Doors and Kasli.
Campbell »fc Ilarter have the largest assortment of doors and sash in the citv. Call and see them. octHwo
Ague Cure.
l:se Fry'? Ague Cure.
Shawls.
Paisley, both single and double, Knsrenia. Caslnnere, Arab. Shoulder and blanket Shawls at the Enterprise.
Root* llllil SllOCH.
Custom work and warranted at the "Enterprise.
Have You Seen
asKisi
DRY GOODS
FALL MD WINTER.
AT THE ENTERPRISE.
If yon want anything in the line of Dry Goods, such as Dress Goods. Shawls of all styles, Muslins, Prints, Buttons. Trimmings and Notions of all kinds,
CHEAPER TIIATV EVER.
IjudiesYMisses* and ticnts' Fiirs,]Veiv. Xice. and heaper tliaii any oilier Ifon.se.
fasslmcres, Coatings and Cloths in all Styles.
BOOTS AND SHOES. HATS AND (APS,
BIG STOCK, VERY LOW PRICES.
Come along and .see. and be eonvineed that this Is the house to buy and save money.
Main Street. Opposite Court House, Crawfordsville, Indiana,
STEINWAY & SONS TRIUMPHANT
BEST PIANO IN THE WORLD!
1S6S. STEINWA1 & SONS 1868.
IWg to announce that they havejn*! received from
His Majesty, King diaries XV.. ol" Snellen & Norway,
The Grand Gold Medal of Merit, with the additional decoration of the CROWN an IllDBOX, constituting the highest complimentary distinction ever awarded to a Foreign Manufacturer by the Government of Sweden and Xorwav, and bearing the hi«-h-lv honorable inscription
TO THOSE WHOSE WORKS DESERVE IT."'
ASents
*°r
4
ap'-JJ
sept'JinS
KaPPes
&
.-v Indianapolis. Indiana.
Gloves, White Goods, Flannels, Balmorals,
Hoop Skirts, Domestics, &c.
—A FULL UNE OF—
Boots. Shoes. Hats and taps i|ueens? and Olasswar^
at the iowest market price.
NEW YORK STORE.
EXTENSIVE SHOW OF NEW
FALL DRY GOODS
AT
THE NEW YORK STORE, INDIANAPOLIS.
We beg leave to inform our friends and customers that we have now readv for their inspection the
MOST EXTENSIVE AND CHEAPEST STOCK
OF
N E W A O O S
EVER OPENED AT THE NEW YORK STORE.
Splendid Bargains are now Being Received,
FOB CHEAP DRY GOODS,
GO TO
T'TTTT! YORK STORE,
INDIANAPOLIS.
18697#.
FI LLEXWIDER «& BRO.
INDIANA MUSIC STORE.
E I N A N A S I S O E
ESTABLISHED IN 1834.
IN os*. 4 5. Bates House Block,
INDIANAPOLIS. INDIANA.
Company's Pianos,
BEST PIANO MADE IN THE WEST! Keep all kind of Musical Merchandise. A Large and Full Stock of other First Class Pianos
Agents for the Celebrated Mason & Hamlin Organs.
Sheet Music A Specialty! OLD PIANOS TAKEN IN EXCHANGE FOR NEW.
TUNING AND REPAIRING DONE PROMPTLY, julySyl Address, A. G. WILLARD & CO.
DRY GOODS, CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES.
'rWXsSOIBf 'OLMOBEr-
No. 3. €1omnierelal ISloek, Oreen St.. €rawfor3si He.
Dry (roods, Cloths, assinicres, Dress Goods, Hosiery,
HEXIiY WASSON, C. W. ELMORE.