Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 30 December 1869 — Page 8
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THE exhibition of the Juniors is'saiti to
have been
a creditable affair.
W. F. EI.STOX has opened a law office in
the
front room, second story, Stone Front. FRANK HEATON and. liis sister Nellie are spending the holidays among friends inthiscity.
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EACH male dbg is worth one dollar and each female dog twOdollarsr-tothe city treasury.
THE temperance meeting will take place at the Christian church next Friday night.
THE City Treasurer gives notice elsewhere in to-day's paper that he is ready to receive city taxes.
THE w.ife of R. W. Epperson, who lives six miles south of the city,• died on the 14th instant, of pneumonia.
REV. J. H. JOHNSTON occupied the pulpit of the M. E. Church, last Sunday, the pastor, Rev. Mr. Gee, being absent at Greencastlc.
THK planing mill of Canine, Boots & Co. has ceased operations until after New Year's. The proprietors will spend the holidays in squaring old accounts.
WE regret very much that Grandma's story was forgotten last week until too late. As it would be out of time this, week we must forego the pleasure of publishing it.
BILLY WELCH and John Dennen were the heroes of a considerable fracas in Arch. Robinson's back yard, Christmas evening. They made a donation to the city finances.
SHOUTS of "Long live David Enoch" went up from every voice in the JOURNAL corps on Christmas, when he darkened our sanctum door with a basket of choice belleflowers.
MR. W. 8. GALEY, we regret to learn, is quite ill. Day before yesterday it was thought he would not get well. He is better now, however, and hopes are entertained that he will recover.
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
The Old Story ToW Again.
Its Olserrace in Crawforisyille,
The Horn of Plenty Emptied.
The,carnival of Christmas is around us, with all its bustle of surprise and merry pleasures. No one grows too old for the enjoyment of these bright festivities gray hairs mingle with tlark, glossy locks the snows of Winter with the freshness of Spring. We are all young together, But the swift hours travel on. The candles on the Christmas trees have been lit and burned down the last gift has been distributed the little
ones
measured by the inch,
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MCCAIN & TALBOT, Publishers Journal. C. II. BOWEN,
•1 Publisher Review.
CITY AND VICINITY.
T. T. SCOTT is at home on a short visit from Washington. THE holidays area good time to remember the poor.
CANDIDATES for county offices will soon be in the field.
have drifted off into a dreamland filled with eternal Christmas.. As the fire shifts its embers, and as we peer into its glowing spaces, far away we see the Judean plains the shepherds led by the Bethlehem star, and the dim scertes by the monger. The flames weave another scene, of a long, dark corrider, beneath the ground, with damp walls, and avenues leading right and left sit every step—the catacombs of Rome, where the early persecuted Christians kept Christmas in gloomy and painful loneliness. It required time for the modem Christmas celebration to bloom out as we have it, full of warmth and cheerfulness putting life, as it were, "under the ribs of death," thawing the icy stiffness of Winter. It is the Winter flower, the holiday spot of the year. The bells are ringing, perhaps, reader, as you scan this, tellingWith their jangling chimes the
story
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of the .past year. These bells tell of the sure prosperity which encircles the land ..th^y fling-a. happy carol into horned, rich in the privileges of a noble freedom. They tell of a young Republic which promises a grand old age, and they speak of the hopes of a glorious future. ljhey sound the glad tidings of freedom to all beneath the starry flag,black and white they whisper the possibility of justice to woman. They chant the triumph of popular education, and the diffusion of intelligence among the masses they intone the good deeds of philanthropy, done in every city and village of our country. These Christmas bells tell a wonderful story, until we feel that We have gifts greater than any which our littHje ones can .take froin the candle-lighted boughs. Our presents come from' the evergreen tree of Time, and are given us by the hand of Providence. But. if these merry bells mark our progress toward a riper civilization, they. also tell us of things not so bright. Vice is in the fairest parts of society
poverty
F..
ONE of the nicest of the many Christmas presents we received this year -vas box of. apples from the orchard of William Martin, near Shannondale. The boys took to them as a duck takes to water.
TiiE Ladoga Herald says that on Wednesday and Thursday of this week there will be a meeting on Benjamin Kessler's farm, where the new Dunkard church is to be built, to dig the dirt for the brick. Everybody is invited to attend nd participate.
shivers over decaying
fires, and hunger stalks into thousands of wind-riven homes. Error and superstition are still ajive injustice forges chains for nations and individuals bigotry obscures the Christ we aim to remember intemperance, avarice, and oppression are yet thickening and tainting the national blood. These are the dark spots, but blemishes, which each recurring Christmas leads us to 'hope? are fading away.
In this city Christmas eve was brilliant and gay. The display of holiday goods in the stores was superior to anything ever seen in the city. The visit of Santa Claus was a truly welcome one. Many a little heart fairly danced for joy at his approach. Nearly all the churches had Chrismas trees, each ladened with tokens of love and affection for the little ones of the different Sunday schools.
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
The Christmas Festival was kept at St. John's Church, in its good old way. On Christmas eve the children of the Sunday School enjoyed their long-ex-pected pleasure. The scholars packed one half of the church and aisle, the other side, with the gallery and standing places, being closely filled with their friends. Presents had been put upon the tree for one hundred and fifty children—a book, and a richly illuminated text, and a cornucopia full of the sweets of living, for each. When all was ready, the scholars sang "Carol, Carol, Christians," And then united in the opening Litany used in the school. This was followed by the carol, A "Gather around the Christmas Tree," And then came the distribution of the gifts. The tree was soon stripped of its fruits the looks of eager expectation gave place to those of happy satisfaction and with glad voices all sang the closing cprol, •••.•"We three
Kings
ofOrient are,"
The prettiest and most sweetly sung of all. Then all joined in the service of the school—standing and reciting the creed,-kneding and saying the Lord'sPrayer, and. receiving the blessing of th^Rector.
The services on Christmas day and Sunday were what the Liturgy of the Church always makes them, full of the gladness which should inspire the hearts of Christians when they celebrate that Saviour's birth, which the Angel of the Lord announced to the shepherds on Judea's plain, as "good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people."
CENTER CHURCH.
The young folks of Center church were bountifully remembered by "Santa Claus." We thought, on looking in there, that that functionary's supply of gifts for the year 1869 must be unusually large, or |lsc in his old age he is becoming partial and given to making an unequal distribution of his bounty. We will assume the former to be true, however, as that view will better consist with the childish confidence hitherto reposed in his universal benevolence. The large cedar tree planted within the arch of the platform was prolific with all manner of presents, from a Liliputian doll up to a handsome silver'set, which latter was a present from the congregation to Mr. Safford, the pastor of the church, and Superintendent of the Sunday School. The good pastor seemed considerably overcome by this "glittering" expression of esteem, taking him unawares as it did. It is pleasant and not without profit to spend an hour amid such childish enthusiasm as an occasion of this ltind calls forth— to witness that "swelling of the heart" which we of maturer years "ne'er shall feel again."
FIRST L'RESBYTEKIAN CHURCH. We dropped in for a few minutes at the First Presbj'terian church, and found that "those in authority" over that Sunday School had spared no pains in preparing presents for the children under their charge. A large tree was planted immediately in front of the pulpit, and from it's far reaching limbs hung every conceivable object to make glad the hearts of the children, both little and of larger growth. We couldn't begin to think of trying to enumerate the many beautiful things we saw, but as they were taken from the tree and handed to the little ones bright eyes danced and sparkled, as only children's eyes can, over Christmas gifts. The handiwork of those who arranged the tree is worthy of much praise for its extreme neatness and perfect taste.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
At the Christian Church the little folks likewise had their hearts .filled with rapture and their pockets with goodies. The presents were hung on a beautiful shield, trimmed with evergreens, above which perched the JOURNAL eagle. Proud bird! The whole was made to represent the coat of arms. The exercises were opened with singing and prayer, when a neat and appropriate address was delivered by (he Superintendent of the Sunday School, Mr. John O,verton, after which the gifts were distributed, amounting to about one hundred.- When the last gift had been cut -from the shield M. D. White closed in a few well timed remarks.
MR. DAVID ENOCH related a strange but true story to us last week, which indicates that times must be getting better. He says he loaned a man a sunrof money a short time ago, the man of course giving his note with interest from date. A few days ago this same man went to see Mr. E. for the purpose of paying the note, both principal and interest. Mr. Enoch says this is the first instance of the kind that has happened to him within ten years, and he thought it worthy of mention. Wish those who owe us could do the same. We then might be able to do a similar act ourselves ^ith some persons that we owe.
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AT a special meeting of Crawfordsville Chapter No. 40, R. A. M., held on last Monday evening, the followiug off! cers were installed for the ensuing year, Past High Priest Jeremy S. Kelsey officiating: Lucien A. Foote, High Priest Samuel Irwin, King W. K. Wallace, .Sr Scribe Preston M.Layne, Captain of the Host .George D. Hurley, Principal Sojourner Samuel D. Smith, Royal Arch Captain David D.Jones, Grand Master Third Vail Henry H. Crist, Gratid Master Second Vail Thos. Moffett, Grand Master First Vail E. J. Binford, Treasurer John C. Sinnard, Secretary Calvin Walker, Guard.
FEMALE ILLUSIONIST.—Miss Cora De Lamond gave an entertainment last evening at JSltzroth Hall to a delighted audience. To-night the entertainment will be repeated. Those who had not the,pleasure of being in attendance last night should avail themselves ofrthe last opportunity offered them and be there to-night, 'The whole show, from beginning to end, is a complete budget- of fun.
THE many friends of Rev. G. W. Stafford will be glad to learn that it is his intention remain on his farm, near •the city Those wishing to "marry, and their name is legion, and want Bey. Stafford to perform the ritee, will make a note of this,
A BRILLIMT WEDDETfi
SEVERAL CARDS OUT.
EVERYBODY FILLED WITH ECSTASY.
Theodore H.Ristine and Katie H. Thomson were married on Tuesday evening, December 28, at the residence of Professor S. S. Thomson, the bride's father."
At about eight o'clock the invited friends began to assemble, and in half an hour the parlors of the Professor were well filled with fair women and brave men, who were there to witness the ceremony and extend their congratulations. At a quarter before nine it was
whispered
that the bridpl party
were about to enter, and suddenly all was stillness and every eye directed toward the door through which they wpre to make their appearance. First came Humphrey H. Ristine with Miss Edna Lynn, and took their position
at
the left then came Will
A. Ketcham with' Miss Dora Sloan, and took their position at the right next came Evertt B. Thomson with Miss Kittle Tuttle, and took their position in the center, stepping one to the right, and the other to the left, giving place to the bride and groom, who next made their appearance.
The bride was dressed in white silk, long train veil and orange flowers, the attending ladies in white lustre, trimmed with satin and white flowers in their hair. -We will not attempt a description of the dress of the other ladies present suffice it that they were all brilliant and charming.
Rev. John Safford stepped to the front of the circle thus formed, and before pro ceeding to pronounce the cermoncy, ae livered a most beautiful and appropriate little address to the happy couple. He spoke of the interest he felt in them on this auspicious occasion, ^nd of the "new life" upon which they were about to enter. He said:* "Your life will be like the new year. Manv days will be bright the sun will shine, the flowers will bloom and the birds will sing. Many days will be dark the sun will be hid by clouds, the flowers will be dead and the birds will cease their sieging. So in the new. life. Many days will be full of joy, and gladness, and hope and days will come of sickness, and sorrow, and- weariness. But remember, I beg you, that God, your Father, is just as near in the clouds as in the sunshine, in the frost that whitens the flower as in the light and heat that paintits leaves. Therefore enter .upon the new life without one foreboding, one doubt or fear, but with an honest faith in each
other and
a holy trust in God. I
congratulate you that there is so much in this, your bridal hour, to make you happy that you may stand here in this pleasant parlor surrounded by these true friends, and with the approval and blessing of these honored parents. I am sure I express the feeling of ever} heart when I say we wish you joy."
Tlie formal ceremony was then said and they were pronojmeed husband and wife. The married pair enter upon" the "new life" under the most auspicious circuta stances, and with the hearty congratulations and best wishes of their many friends. "May they live long and prosper."
Altogether it was a most pleasant and happy affair, and everybody was well pleased and enjoyed the evening in the highest manner. Everything was arranged in the mostperfect taste and best of order, and elicited many enconiums upon the Professor and his excellent wife. It was holiday week, when joy. and harmony prevail, and it was also the bride's "birthday, and a new life and anew year were before them.
CHILD FROZEN TO DEATH.—We understand that a colored woman, who lives in the outskirts of the city, came to the Richardson House to wash one day last week, leaving her child in the care of a colored family with which she lived. Being occupied with her work till a late hour in the evening, she remained over night at the Richardson House with a female friend. The next morning, before sunrise, she was roused from her slumbers by a mesaage informing her that her child had frozen to death during the night
POLICE COURT.—The following persons have contributed to the 6offers of the city during the week: P. H« Walton, fined one dollar for assault and battery James McMillan, fined three dollars for provoking an assault Christian Brant, fined one dollar for hitching to a shade tree.
REV. MR. DAVIS, of Waveland, preached at the New School Baptist church last Sunday evening, to a good congregation. At the close of his sermon he urged upon the members the necessity of procuring a pastor, claiming that without a head they could do but little good.
LADOGA is blessed with a band of regulators. LITEIABT JTOT1CES. "DEMOREST'S YOUNG AMERICA."—The January number of this beautiful juvenile monthly must prove a real prize to all the boys and girls securing it. The elegant chrdmo pictures of the birds of America and numerous other fine engravings, together with its entertaining stories, music, price pictures, puzzles, etc.j make 'a combination of atti*etiolns8eldom foundln one" periodical. Yearly, fl 60*
with
a beautiful
premium to each aubseribfir. Address yr, Jennings Dlmorest, 8&: Broadway, New
HOUSE BURNED.—MR. Samuel Spolir, who lives about four miles east of town, had his house burned last Tuesday evening. Nothing was saved except a bed. The fire is supposed to have originated by a spark from the fireplacei but before discovery the flames had/*made such progress that all efforts to save even the effects proved fruitless.
MARRIED.
ROBINSON—SMITH.—On the 23d inst., at the residence of the bride's parents in this city, by Rev. A. A. Gee, Mr. Samuel M. Robinson to Miss Kate Smith, all of this city.
Bring roses for the bride, To deck her shining liair: Lay the palenestUogouds beside
Her cheeks so pure and fair.
Roses all snowy white, Without a stain or thorn, -Less lovely in her lover's sight
Than she whom they adorn.
Roses from bower and grove, To blossom npon her breast, Where purest virtues dwell, and Love
With folded wing takes rest.
Bring roses let them shed he do an id iT A wreath of glory for her head,
Pit crown for qneenly bride.
Wed ye the oak and vine link dove to kindred dove Bring roees and with liJlies twine
The passion flowers of love.
TALBOT—WARRICK.—On Saturday,' December 5, by Elder Sparks, at Pittsboro, Dr. Robert C. Talbot to Miss Hattie Warrick. "Well, "Brother Bob""has gone and married. We are so filled with amazement we can only exclaim, "Alas! poor Warrick."
HOUSTON SHEPHARD,— December 16, by Rev. Jol'n Safford, Mr. James H. Houston to Miss Marian A. Shephard, all of this city.
BECK—HEFFNER.—On the 23d instant, at the residence of Dr. W. J. Walker, by Rev. G. W. Stafford, Mr. Daniel Beck to Miss Lydia J. Heffner.
MARTZ—PRICE.—On the 23d instant, by
John J.
Manker, Mr. William Martz to
Mrs. Charlotte Price, all of this county. RISTINE—THOMPSON.—On Dec. 28th, by Rev. John Safford, Theodore H. Ristine and Katie M. Thompson, eldest daughter of Prol. S. S. Uhompson, all of this city.
WILSON—KETCHAM.—On the 23d day of December, 1869, by Elder S. M. Houston, Henry Wilson to Kitty Ketcham, both of this city, and both "American: citizens of African dcscent."
Hon. M. D. Manson, late Democratic candidate for. Congress from this district, we are informed was the only invited guest present. And so the fifteenth amendment, before itsfinal ratification, is beginning to mingle "high life" with "low life."
LOCAL MATTERS. Woman's Rights.
All persons indebted to Dr. Marv Wilhite are requested to call at their earliest convenience, and greatly oblige by settling the same. dec30t2
Davis & Jones,
Auctioneers, will open on Tuesday, January 4, in the room formerly occupied by John Maas, Commercial Row, G-reen street, with a splendid stock of goods, all new, and to be sold to the highest bidder. Those wishing to.secure bargains in dry gopds should attend the sales of Davis & Jones, as'they cannot fail to be suited in quality and styles ?.-• n" -Ague Core. i-.:
Use Fry^s Ague Cure.
Have Yon Seen
Those Cassimeres at tbe Emerprise? Come One, Come All! This town willfly
From its firm base, When you can buy White lead as cheap
From anybody as you canfrom Fry.
All Parties
Building, who are in need of Glass, Paint, Oil and Putty, will do well to call on T. W. Fry & Co, before buying. Theyare prepared to' contract at the very lowest possible rfttes. 'American Watches.
The largest sto^k of American Watchbs" in Gold and Silver Oases ever brought to this market, atVansickle's. I
Holiday Presents.
"Pi. pair of Skates is the nicest, and the best place to get them is at Campbell & Barter's.
INSURANCE.
Independent of Combinations.
The RepiMic Insurance Cmpany.
Central Office at Chicago, with Stock over the Entire West, Establishing
Two Hundred
Branch Offices.
MsciM Capital, $5,009,000 00 Cash Assets, July l, '69, $1,438,203 56
OFFICERS:
J. V. FARWELL, President. B. W. PHILLIPS, Vice President W. F. C00LBAU6H, Treasurer. J. R. PAYSON, Secretary.
$20,000
OF STOCK HBLD AT THE
Crawfordsyille Branch,
By the following persons who give the Company their business and influence, and to whom all are referred as vouchers for its reliability and soundness.
STOCKHOLDERS:
Alexander Thomson, Judge Cowan, J. Pax. Campbell, David Harter, Dr. W.L May,,, JM*. J. S.McClelland,,. Win. S. Gfcley, tucien A. Foote, James Graham, B.J. Vance, K. J. Binford & Bro. Paul Hughes, fllenry Campbell, Jf W' Binford, jTlB.Dumt, MrS. J. P. Campbell. Thomas A Thomas, S. C. Campbell)
James W. Lynn.
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