Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 26 September 1874 — Page 2

JSatardan Kucning Journal.

'c^rKwl^SVlLliK, SATURDAY, SH' 1. 2rt.

COUNTY 'E\\S AMD (iOSSUV

NiiKnr Creek Townnlilp.

—Com cutting continues. —Winter apples are non est. —Wheat sowing proceedeth. —Potatoes good, plenty, cheap. —Early sowing of wheat coming on nicely. —Nutting time approaches. The crop is large. —Cason will beat Potato Creek church Friday night. —Potato Creekers will gladly receive Rev. D. P. McClain another year as their preacher. —Abe Peterson sends in the finest pears and Meisner Irwin the biggest and sweetest potatoes. —Rev. R. M. Brooks, so well and favorably known in this community, preached at the basket meeting near Joe Corns' last fjundav. —Corns & Wortli have cleaned and garnished and burned the rubbish from the main streets at "Station de Bower." Lewis stood by and cousented but cast not a chunk. —John Ji. Irons carried ofl'three premiums, one being first and $30, at Frankfort last week, on horses for light harness. Our bachelor friend, D. W. Beck, bore otF $2S on draft horses and brood inares. —R. M. Little builds a new picket fence. John Tribet at Mullen's a new house. B. Manx.

IMeaiutnt llill.

—Creeks are dryer than a contribution box in panic times. —Dick Utterback has bought the groceries of Mickles & Blume at this place and will start a grocery in our midst.

Prairie chickens are plenty but our fanners forbid hunters killins^ them. We would advise some who jay no heed to that law to "go slow." I —Married, on the 15th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, two miles west of New Richmond, Mr. Jason Tribby to Miss Ella Phillips. —Our excellent young physician, W. J. Hurt, has about concluded to remove to New Ross. We regret the loss of Dr. Hurt. He goes this week. —It is said that a Dr. Kelly, of Waynetown, intends to locate among us. Dr.

Kelly appears to be a clever M. D., and

speech at this point on last Thursday evening. Unfortunately we were unable to attend, and, consequently, can not tell how he yiewed the subjects of the day. —At the Good Templar mass meeting at Meharry's grove on the 12th inst., your correspondent had the pleasure of form- as could euter the hearts of ing the acquaintance of "Tom Tattler." multitude and hops Tom was, as he said, greatly surprised to find "Guy Gamore" so little a "cuss.'' He thought I must have a proof-reader or something, and it was with difficulty that I convinced him to the contrary. —The picnic of the Patrons of Hus bandry at Meharry's grove last Saturday was a tolerably good success. Speeches were made by Col. W. C. Wilson, Waugh, and others. Wilson opened by saying he had been invited to make a non political speech. He was going to do it, but permit him to say that the Democratic party was dead, and that the Republican party was being absorbed. He then plunged forth and made an out and out

Reform speech. —Your correspondent had intended to send the Journal a full report of the Good Templars' mass meeting at Meharry's grove on the 12th inst., but was unable to ha?e it prepared in time it will be too stale now. However, I will give a brief report. Order was called by Jas. A. McClure, acting County W. C. T. James M. Simpson, Republican candidate for Auditor, was the first to speak

the only lawyer in Crawfordsville to stand by the ladies in the fight with the powerful demon. No better man to represent the people of Montgomery county can be chosen.

Hedefined himself in favor of the Bax-! era are in good circumstances as their ter law, and is a hard fisted yeoman He continued with one of his original characteristic speeches. Mr. Simpson is a good, honest Republican farmer, just such as we want for Auditor. Hon. E. B. Reynolds, G. W. 0. T.f of the I. 0. of G. T., and Rev. Henry M. Chance, the Buckeye "Broadax," made their usual forcible temperance appeals. H. H. Wade, of Crawfordsville, madie a truly interesting lecture, but apace will not admit of the synopsis: ol the speeches. P. S. Kennedy,Republican candidate for Representative, was loudly (Ailed for and made a few remarks. Having but a few minutes to speak, Mr. Kennedy simply defined his position on the temperance platform. He is in favor of the Baxter law it is the best temperance law we can have at the present. After a while we may advance a step. He said if he was so fortunate or unfortunate as to be sent to the Legislature, he would' favor that "propelling screw" of which the "Broadax" spoke, that part of the

Baxter law compelling a man to tell where he procured his liquorand declared unconstitutional. Mr. Kennedy is the kind of a man the temperance people want. Thatris, one whose past and present actions are such as tally with his promises. Mr. Kennedy has been about

GUY GAMORK.

[l'rom another Currmlent.J -The "ager" districts are commencing to send in their orders for quinine. —A parly of young people from this place picniced on the 'Dtvil's back bone" last Sunday. —Joseph Henry will wield the rod at T. K. Thomas' school iiouse during the coming Fall and Wirater. —Leander McClung spoke his piece in this place on Friday last and, ere this is in press. T. J. Casou will have done the same. —After reading that six metropolitans were killed in New Orleans, Frank

Phillips, Jr., desired to know if they were from Indianapolis. —A Grange picnic was held in Me iuirrv's grove on last Thursday. The Waynetown band furnished the music and Billy Wilson the wind. —A corn stalk was exhibited at the drug store last week which measured 9 feet to the ear. Its entire leinrth was lfA feet. Uncle Johnny Coon raised it and \L

B. Moudy measured it. —Corn cutting, wheat sowing, peach ciuining, apple drying, hog fattening, poI tatodigging, tomato pickling and cider making time is here with indications of a telling visit from Jack Frost at no far distant day. —I see that correspondents have failed

to state that Tom Tattler's face was one of the most prominent among the long line of obligated humanity that rolled out from this place for "God's first Temples" on the day of the Good Templars' picnic. —Miss Jennie E. Nesbitt, of Illinois, is in this vicinity at present trying to procure a writing class. She teaches the Spencerian system and if her ability to teach may be judged by her writing she deserves the heary support of our citizens.

We tre sorry to have to state that Dr. W. J. Hurt has removed from this place to New Ross. By his removal Pleasant Hill loses and New Ross gains a good, honorable and well respected citizen, as well as a skillful and well informed practicing physician. —The earliest report transported from

Dr. Hurt was the one she got and it was decided immediately by good judges that she was not badly hurt at all. Thus has Hymen visited our neighborhood and with remarkable ingenuity succeeded in capturing two voluntary victims. We wish the parties as much joy

Christian

their path

way through life may be strewn with flowers, marked with peace, gentleness and tranquility, and be unmolested by "squalls." Bo Pbki'.

RAMBLIXU SKETCHES.

Iliiltllnjf Adieu to Cra»Tor«lwvllle— Suckcrtlnin mid NOME »r it*

SPIOIIK-

KoM«ville—lloopeftton—I'OLILICN.

A short time ago we paid Crawfordsville a visit, and greeted old friends. Then bidding adieu to her shady streets, her classic groves and academic halls, and

hor enpinl vntionnd dimrlitori WP «t nnr I

tier social sons and uaugnters, we set our

eyea wesward toward the Empire State of the West. Our destiny was Red Top school house and our duty to train young urchins who are on the road to fame. This school house is in north Vermilion about half way between the villages of Rossrille and Hoopeston.

Rossyille is 20 miles north of Danville on the Chicago, Danville & Vincennes Railway. It is a very pretty little village in appearance. It is surrounded by a rich and well cultivated country. The land around it is a rolling prairie. Farm-

comfortable buildings, good orchards and well kept farms attest. The past Summer has been very dry here and on that account pastures are at present worthless and corn is drying up early. The crops will not be heavy. Fruit will be tolerably plenty although not the best in quality.

Six miles north of Rossville we find the new town of Hoopeston. It was laid out about three years ago by Mr. IIoops, from whom it received its name, and by Mr. Thompson, who is living near Crawfordsville. Besides the C., D. & V. road it has another, a branch of the T., W. & W. running east and west from LaFayette through Blooinington, 111. The town has about 1,200 inhabitants. It has a good substantial school house which can be seen for miles towering high above all other buildings and in which there is an excellent corps of teachers superintended by Charles V. Guy, of Danville. Many of the schools in this part of the country began the first Monday in September. Like many other western villages, this town grew too fast for the surrounding country. It's growth will have to rest now for the development of the adjacent country. Another mistake was made in laying off too much land into town lots. Perhaps the site of the town

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overs not less than a thousand acres. Miles of streets have been surveyed and partly graveled. Thousands of shade trees ha^'e been planted, many of which have died from want of proper care and on account of the drouth. The main part of the town is situated on a low piece of land. The area laid off into lots serves to keep good energetic farmers from settling near the main part of the town, and this is of course a detriment to the filace. On the north and east a broad expanse of rolling prairie meets the eye, with scarcely a tree or now ami then a farm house to relieve the monotony of the scene. Since the soil is deep and the land rich, in time this will be one of the most valuable parts of the

State. There seems to be nothing to move the people from tiie even tenor of their ways since the fair. This was the second annual exhibition of the North Veruiiliun Association. It was a grand success considering natural advantages or rather disadvantages. Every effort seemed to be madtf for the accomodation of all. They expect to have well shaded grounds, when the trees grow.

The Grangers seem to be quiet in this section. We have hardly heard the name mentioned, although this is strictly an agricultural country. There are several lodges in different parts surrounding us. We know of none in the immediate vicinity.

Politics seem to be sleeping. Nevertheless, it is likely that this District will send its Cannon back to Congress. This is a good Republican weapon, and will, no doubt, do good service if returned to Washington. The people seem to appreciate his services in the past, and still have confidence in his abilities. In regard to politics in general we are not posted. As this is an agricultural country it is not likely that oiiice. seekers will b(5 numerous. Probably not more than thirty announced themselves ready to be persuaded to occupy the new Sheriff's residence at Danville. They al^ seein willing to let the oflice seek them. They were not willing to wait too long on it, however, and undertook the task themselves. O, the good days of our forefathers, are they lost to us forever

Whv will men not serve the people for the sake of honor as they did seventyfive years ago. Is it not as capable of bringing food and raiment now as then

Bristle Ridge on last Thursday morning me at Red Top school house as a full

brought the intelligence that Miss Clara

should receive a good support. I —Milton B. Waugh, Reform candi-' Thomas had got hurt on the night predate for Representative, made a political vious. Inquiry revealed the fact that

The lirst Monday in September found

fledged country pedagogue. Around the house is a grove of locust trees which look as though they had about become* discouraged in regard to reaching any distance toward the mid day sun. The scnool house reminds one of the pictures of ancient ruins. Its walls covered with dusty cobwebs and mud bedaubed nests, while the chair suggests the propriety of the occupant lurnishing his own backing. We made an agreement with the directors to leave the school room in as good a condition as we found it. If we sue- I ceed in this we will have to get two or three public meetings in the house when the mud is not more than six inches deep. We will try to keep our agreement. With well wishes we are respectfully, Auskkt B. Goss.

LECAL.

LECTION NOTICE.

Stan? of Indiana, Montgomery county, ss I, I.mmw! M. Vjiiu'f*, Cl»rk oft hp Circuit Court in uid for the :»ui county, «In hereby certify to the

.v of Montgomery tlmt thel

l()1 ()Wlnf rt i„. the ener»-

inK «re to he elected at the Rem? election to he hel«l in the county and Suite nforo* f*aid on the second Tuesday of Occo her,A. I), 1874, to-wit

Secretary of S tele for the Stateof Indiana. Auditor of State lor the State of Indiana. Treasurer of State for the State of (ndianu. Attorney (ieneral for the Stute of Indiana. Superintendent of I'uhlic Instruction for thu State of Indiana.

One Jud^u of the Supreme Court for the State of Indiana.' I Prosecuting Attorney for the Judicial Oir- I cuit of the State of Indiana.

One Representative in Congress from the tith Congressional District of Indiana. Oiv* Hepreseniative to the General A^emhly of the State of Indiana for Montgomery county,

One Joint Representative lo the General As semhly of the Suae of Indiana for the counties Montgomery and I'arKe.

Clerk for Montgomery county. Auditor for Montgomery county. Treasurer for Montgomery county. I3herill for Montgomery County. Assessor for Montgomery county. Surveyor for Montgomery county. I OneCounty Commissioner for the -d District oi Montgomery countv.

Coroner for Montgomery county. TOWNSIIIJ* OMCKKS.

Coal Creek Township—One township Trustee one Justice of the I'enee, three Constables and Supervisors for the several road districts.

Wayne Township—One township Trustee, two Constables nnd Supervisors for the several road districts.

Ripley Township—One township Trustee, two Justices of the Peace, two Constables and Supervisors for the several road districts.

Itrown Township—One township Tr ustee, onr Justice of the Peace,three Constables nnrl Supeevisors for the neveral road districts.

Scott Township—One township Trustee, one Justice of the Peace, two Constable* and Supervisors for the several road districts.

Union Township—One township Trn«lee, three Justices of the. Peace, four Constables and Super* visors for the several road districts.

Madison Township—tine, township Trustee^two Justices of the Peace, three Constables nnd Supervisors for the several road districts.

Sugar Creek Township—One township Trustee, two Justices of the Pence, two Constab!es nnd Supervisors for the several road district*.

Kranklin Township—One township Trustee, one Justice of the Peace, two Constables and Supervisors for the several road districts.

Walnut Township—One township Trustee, two Justices of the Peace, two Constables and Supervisors for the several road districts.

Clark Township—One township Trustee, two Justices of the Peace, four Constables and Supervisors for the several road districts.

testimony whereof

hftTe hereunto subscribed

my name and affixed the seal of saidCouK this 11th day of September,

A. Ij.1*74.

1SSAAC M. VANCE, Clerk.

The qualified voters of the several townships in Montgmnory county are hereby notified to meet at their usual nlacea of holding elections on the second Tuesday of October. 1871, to-wit: Tuesday, October ltt, 1K74, and then and there vote for persons to till the various offices mentioned in the Clerk's certificate above.

ISAAC M. KRI.SEY,

37wU Sheriti M. C.

GOODS.

C. M. CRAWFORD HAS CONE EAST TO PURCHASE GOODS FOR THE FALL TRADE. HE IS A CLOSE BUYER, BUYS FOR

CASH, BORROWS NO MONEY, PAYS NO INTEREST NOR

ROOM RENTS, AND SELLS COODS VERY CHEAP FOR CASH.

BOOK STORE.

CITY BOOK STORE

We have just received an immense stock of

Wall Paper, Window Paper, Curtains, and

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Curtain Goods,

Which wc will soil at BOTTOM PltlCES. •..'Give lis a call and you will save money and have the best stock in the city to select from.

Picture Frame* Marie to Order.

DICKEY Ac BllEAVKR. 24 East Main St. CRAWFORiiSVILLE, 1M).

FARM IMPLEMENTS-

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