Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 11 February 1888 — Page 7

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DARING AND SUFFERING.

A History of tho Andrews Railroad Raid Into Georgia in 1862.

Tho Most Heroic find Tragic Episode of the Civil War.

By V/ilixJAM FITTENOER, fttC'ttiftl

TUK EXPEDITION.

[Copyrighted, 1KS7, by War Publishing Co., N. Y., and published by arrangement with thorn.|

CIIAI'TKU XXIII

•.CONVERSION AND KKMC.IoL'.S KM'KKIEXCK. Tlio.su vho remained in prison stiiTcretl scarcely less tlmn llit-ir comraiU's. Tho bitterness of death was upon us also. Wo did not think that vetmcniuro would stop

With those who had fallen. Tin? hi.pu wo had so long cherished was overturned at a blow. In Knoxville we had ur«ed that all should bo trie*! together, or that the sentence of one should stand for all. There was no reason for giving any preference to one over another, and no indication that such preference was to be Kiven. But even If we had not believed that only a -few days or hours of prison life lay between us anil the scallold, the parting front our loftrd friends, whose voices wero yet lingering in our ears while they themselves had passed beyond tho gates of death, was enough to break the btoutc.st heart. There were tears then in eyes that would not have quivered in the piesenco of any danger.

Hut 1 could not shed a tear. A cloud of burning heat rushed to my head, and feu seemed to scorch through every vein. Kor hours I scarcely could realizo where I was or the loss that had been suffered. hvory glance around the room, .^revealing the vacant places of friends, •.would bring our sorrow freshly upon us again, (irief for our comrade.* and apprehension for ourselves were inseparably blended. The suddenness of the .shock by hich we were separated seeuied to reveal & spirit that forbade us to hope, while iC was/. terriMe atriitavatioti of the pain of -'parting. Thus the alternoon hours r-lowly drifted by under a shadow too dark for woids. No cue ventured as yet to speak of hope.

The tirst distract ion in this terrible hour we (.wed to our friendly jailer. He asked its if we would like to be all put iti one room.

We were eager for this privilege, and ho ..-••brought over the eight who were in tho front mum and placed them with us. Wo were now fourteen, including Capt. Fry,

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Mast Tennessee fame, who was placed vvWith us. There would have been much to t.iik about in our separate experiences in Knoxville and Chattanooga at any other time, but now the thought of the lost swallowed up even thing else.

At length some voice suggested—rather faintly at first, for only a few hours bofore it would have met keen ridicule— that, it would be well for \xs to pray. The thought was warmly welcomed. Not Lho slightest objection was ufTcred by any one, and we at once all knelt. One* member of the party has lately told me that while he knelt v. ith the rest, and was careful to say nothing to discourage us, yet he never led in prayer, or Auid anything to indicate that he had changed his life purpo.se. I did not notice the exception at fhe time, as every head was bowed and every face covered. Capt. Fry was tirst requested to lead us. which was peculiarly appropriate, as he had always maintained a consistent religious lite, and now seemed to feel our great sorrow as if it were his own. He prayed with deep earnestne.ss, strong sobs mingling with his fervent petitions. Then others led, and we continued until all but tin-one already alluded to had prayed in turn then those who had prayed before: began again. There seemed to be some help in simply telling our trouble, on my own part, I do not think that there was a great deal of faith, ai. so far as temporal deliverance was vncenicd. hut there came calmness md a pacing away of bitter* ncssthat was tv-iful to mir. tired hearts. We besought (In.l mainly that he would prepare for the late that seemed inevitable, and that as he had led us into great trials, lav would in some manner sustain tla-rc«. We kept on praying will, )n: --lir-r intervals till the sun went. down. As twilight deepened into dai Uim'--tlie ciaMem of orr own live.-—••iir petition* grewm.'tv solemn. (»o'.i seemed nearer than ever before. In the darkness it appeared easier to behold the heavenly light. WVbejan to ask for dehveranee in this world as .veil as in the hour ot dc:o.h.-ai:d io have a hope, \ery faint and trembling. tlr il might be grant ed. Then lit I ii I'V hi I le we hr^Mi to profess our purpose to live religions lives while We \\r spate'!. wh«lii. the time was long or short. 1 do n] know that there was anything deal and definite in the Way '.'l conversion or sudden change ou the part of any but when it is remembered that, in the lotvnoon we had amused ourselves by all kind of panics, that profane words and jV-sls were not uncommon, and that We would have been ashamed to speak of prayer or of religion in any way except as a mere theory, it will be seen that there was no slight alteration in us already, l-'rom that hour 1 date the birth of an immortal hope and a new purpose in life. Ami in this experience I am nut solitary.

It isan interesting tact, which the rationalist may explain as tie will, thai from the time of that long prison prayer meel: ing—from early afternoon to midnight— the fortunes of (.Mir party began to improve. There were fearful trials slit! before us, no! much inferior to any that v.e had passed we long held our lives by the frailest thread yet t,Ji the c'o.se of the war, though many perished around us. death did not claim another victim from Our midst. We committed ourselves to the Lord, not. expecting deliverance in this world: and in his boundless mercy he bestowed upon u- all we asked, and far more than we had dared to hope.

Few things in our whole prison experience were more fearful than awakening the next morning. The chill light of a new day—the dispelling of dreams that may have been very pleasant, and have brought home vividly before us—always made ihe morning hour the most dreary of the day. l'ui on this occasion we looked around and saw the places ot our friends vacant, and all Die great sorrow of our bereavement again rolled over us like the incoming of the sea.

Hut we wished to do something. A small Bible was borrowed from Mr. Turner when he came to bring our scanty breakfast—.Mr. Thoer, who was always with him to see that he gave us no undue indulgence, did not object—and then we had reading, singing and prayer—nearly every one praying, so thai it might rather bo called a morning prayer meeting than "family worship," though the latter was the title used.,. We now resolved to con

tinue this practice as long as our prison life lasted. From this time forward we had religious exercises morning and evening, and fount! them a great consolation and support. They began and closed the day aright, and thus added sweetness to all its hours, supplying a subject or thought not bearing directly upon our own gloomy prospects, and thus enabling us to maintain better mental health. We always sung a h\inn or two on these occasions. Indeed there was nearly as much singing as at Chattanooga, but (if afar different mid niorc inspiring character. Instead of "Nettie More," "(.'airier Dove" and such harmless sentimentality, we sang "Hock of Ages,'' "Jesus, Lover of .My Soul," and others of a pronounced spiritual cast. Thta greatly astonished the guards. Tliey were given strict charge to watch us closely, with the statement that we wen* the most desperate characters in the whole United Slates then to hear us sing Methodist hymns, and to know that we had prayers, morning and evening, was a contradiction they found it hard to reconcile. Soon the story of the heroic death of our comrades and our own rdigious bearing was noised about Atlanta, and no doubt there were many expressions which gave

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ground for the bitter complaint of "sympathy" made afterward by the provost marshal In his report. Hut we cared comparatively little for this, of which, indeed, we then kliew nothing. We had never expected to receive much help from tho people outside, and would not have dared, fur fear of treachery, to accept it if offered. Hut we wished to Hud that peace in believing that wo had heard of Christians possessing. What would we not now have given for the counsels and assistance of a minister we could fully trust!

It is a delicate matter to spenk of the beginning of one's own religious life—to say neither too much nor too little: but in the hope of guiding some other who is feeling after the truth, I will venture, using the lig' that twenty-five years have thrown i. »ck on those early days.

After the terrible ISth of June 1 am not conscious of any experience of a religious character for several days, except a profound and burning conviction that it is folly to wait for death before trying to be riiiht with (*od. I might be sinful or wicked again, but the Idea that the great business of life may safely be left to the last could influence me no more! Just how to be religious was a puzzle. I knew if 1 had a command to execute from an army officer I would do it. if in my power, no matter how ditlicult or dangerous and I wished intensely that it was just as easy to he religious as to be a soldier. But there was the question of right teelings and right motives that did not seem to come into play very much in the army: for if a soldier did his duty, he was not apt tit be asked how he felt about it 1 had the belief that 1 must have joy and rapture in thinking of death, a readiness to shout Cod's praises which I did not feel and fur a time it seemc 1 as if 1 could never reach a genuine conversion. I diligently read the Hible which we had borrowed, but while I enjoyed many things in it, little direct guidance for me was found. 1 asked ,-ounsel of Capt. Fry, for whom I had the greatest esteem and respect. Hut it was so easy for him to believe that 1 thought bis case must be very unlike my own. I also spoke to ,L K. Porter, the only one of our number who had a clear religious faith, and seemed to be happy in it His tirst answer was very striking. I asked how lie felt about death, llethought that 1 referred to our worldly prospects, and answered that probably we would soon all be put to death. "Hut what is your feeling about death itself?" 1 continued. He said: "I am not afraid to die, if it is Cod's will 1 trust him now. and I expect to trust him to the last.'' He took my hand, and there was a steady light in his eye that made me believe every word he said. Hut when 1 asked him how he got such a faith he could only tell me that he wenttc a .Methodist ••mourners' bench" twoears bcfoie and sought, till he found it. This did me no good, for there was no such place accessible here.

In sore perplexity I read the Hible from day to day and prayed, taking my turn in praying aloud and reading with the others. At lencth I thought 1 began to see that trusting Christ ne-ant something like taking his words and teachings for my guide, trying to do all that he commands, and leaving the result, while I did this, witiihini. This was not that sudden transformation that 1 had hoped, but 1 soon found that it opened up a good many things that I had never dreamed of. One of these seemed especially strange under the eircumsl.mccs, I had yei but a slender hope of ever escaping from the prison except by the way of the scaffold. Hut in .spite of the dark prospect the question came as an nl solute te.-a of my obedience, "W.il you, if satisfied that it is Cod's will, be ready to give! up the profession of law if you ever gel homo and go into the ministry''" The tirst and spontaneous reply was, "No!" 1 had studied law and meant to practice it if I e\er got where law reigned. Hut at once the self response was clear, "What kind of obedience is this?" saw that 1 was lc sincere, in proposing to enlist under Christ as my captain, unless

I would really obey him. it would be a poor allegiance that slopped short with the things 1 wanted to do. For a long time c-.»uld not pass this point. The difliculty when communicated to my prison companions seemed utterly ab.-nrd. "Try lo serve Co in the prison. where you are." they .-aid with a rough plausibility, "and don't hot her about prcaehing, being a. lawyer. *ur anwhing else, when you get oe.t, tor you never will get out." Tlii :-eemcd good adwce.but.it would not bring a serene mind or the victory over tho fear of death which I so much desired. One after another of those in the prison found tin? comfort- I lacked: and it -was not till wearied and worn out. with I he struggle that. 1 vowed if Cod would only give me his peace, I would serve him as sincerely in the prison or out of il as I hud tried to serve my country, and in any way that he might direct. Oh! that this vow had been always more faithfully kept!

From this time did have a steady conviction that I was on. the Lord's side, and that -l a right to commit myself and my i. his keeping. The prison did not a palace its discomforts were stili too dy. and the prospect of death by the gab .ws did not appear more inviting. I would nut have been the less ready to make any desperate venture for escape but I had a hope which went beyond the prison and the scaffold—beyond any contingency of earthly fortune, while it did not takeaway any real earthly good.

ter came, and 1 was afterward told that his name was Scott, but he may have been another person, as I think this onowas not a resident of the city. The interview in tins latter case was unpleasant. The prcachor had been brought in by our old jailer on tho very natural presumption that persons who prayed and sung

much would like to meet a clergyman. Ho promised the officer of the guard that ho would talk only about religion. But his tirst question built up an impassable barrier between us. lie asked how wo could be so wicked as to come down thero and tight against the south and try to overturn their government?' We had been trying to repent of our sins, but had not got so far as that particular one yet, and answered a little tartly by asking how he and his friends could bo so wicked as to rebel against a good government. Ho answered by a reference to the north trying to overthrow slavery, and I asked him if it was possible that be, a minister, was an apologist foV slavery! It happened that he was a zealous defender of the institution and very sensitive on this point and so much noise was soon made in the discussion that the guard removed him. He did not come again.

Hut our interview and subsequent acquaintance with Hev. Mr. MacDonell was of a very different character, though it also opened unpromisingly. lu his first prayer he petitioned very earnestly that our lives might be spared if consistent with the good of the Confederacy! This offeuded some of us, but the better opinion was that if sincere in his loyalty to the rebel authority, he could hardly have prayed differently. So kind was he to us afterward that somo thought he might possibly bo a Union man in real sentiments but be has siuce assured me that he was not in the slightest degree, and that all he did for us was at the dictates of humanity and religion. We had a very pleasant interview. He gave us valuable counsel, and I felt it a great privilege to talk over religious questions with ono so intelligent and sympathetic. When he left he promised to send us somo books, and did not forget to promptly forward them. These wo took good care of, road thoroughly to all in the room and then returned, asking for more. These ho generally gave, and we thus continued till we had read nearly his whole library. Those only who know what a dreadful weariness it is to pass days without any definite employment can realize the great boon these good books bestowed on us. It made the prison room a veritable school and in view of our religious efforts the character of the books was just what we would most have desired. I dkl not care, as in Knoxville, for law books, but the fact that many, though not all, of the minister's looks were of a theological and religious cast only made them the more welcome This Atlanta jail was my theoloirical seminary!

CHAPTER XXIV.

A 1AKINO KSCAl'ti i'LANSKD. 1'rom the very beginning of our imprisonment we had thought and planned about escape. A very hopeful scheme had been foiled at Chattanooga by the separation of the band when the twelve were sent to Knoxville. Andrews and Wollam had actually gotten outside the prison walls— the latter remaining at lanze for many days. How to escape was one topic of conversation which never lost its interest. We fell, that if once more in the open air our chance of reaching our lines in tl clear (ictoher weather, and with the abui dant supplies in lot* fields, would be far greater a.han in the spring. We went over all il.c errors committed on tirst lea\ ing the train, and cach gave all others the benefit of all the knowledge of geography he possessed.

Hut in many other respects we were less favorably situated now for an escape than we had ever been before. The distance was greater to be traversed, for (Jen. Hue!! had been forced back almost to the Ohio river. Our own number was diminished by death. We were all weakened by ni -re than six months of terrible im prisonmcnt, and some of our best men were too side to take a very active pari in the struggle, while a strong guard was constantly on duly and we were in a strongly barred and locked upper room the edge of a city which was almost in the center of the Confederacy.

Hut we resolved at every hazard to make an :i:timpt if thero should be tho slightest intimation of an intention to bring us before another court martial. It was better to die on the bayonets of the guards than on the scaffold.

Loug before this, when utterly wearied with captivity, we wrote a letter to.lcfferson Ih.vi —still preserved in the government archives—staling our case from our own point of view. This brought no response. More recently we wrote again to Con. Hragg, commanding the department in which we wero. This had been ft.vnardetl, step by step, to the president of the Confederacy, bringing from him a savage question as to why wo had not all been executed like our comrades! This letter and its numerous indorsements are published in the War Hecords. We only knew of the danger it indicated at tho time indirectly. Our guard was strengthened the jailor was overheard by a prisoner in another room saying "Those Ohio men will soon all bo hung!" The commander of tho post, Col. Lee, visited us and asked of us almost the same question Davis asked, as to the difference between our case and that of our comrades, ntul urged great vigilance on the guards.

These things convinced us that oiironly chance of life was by taking the matter in our own hands. One plan proposed was to try to get out secretly, at night, by sawing off tho bars ot! -our windows and lowering ourselves, one by one, to the ground. The fatal objections to it were I that it required us to await, a dark night, and even then it was scarcely possible that more than one or two would get outbefore an alarm w:is given. 1 had no I hope from it.

Hut the other plan could not fail if every man did his exact duty, and we were now 'so well acquainted that wo had perfect confidence in each other. It was simply to attack our foes in broad daylight.

When our food was brought in the afternoon, and the door opened, we could rush out, seizing and holding perfectly quiet the. jailer and his assistant, threatening them with death if they moved, unlocking all tho doors so that we might have the I assistance of all the prisoners, and then charge upon the seven soldiers below, dispossessing them of their muskets in the

We all remember with deepest gratitude the Hev. Ceorgo C. N. .MacDonell, one of thost* who attended our comrades on the day of death. We did not see either of the clergymen then, or know who they were, or, indeed, that there was such attendance until long after. Whether Hev. Mr. Scott did visit us or not I am unable to st'vMvW-ith positivenc**. A minis

first rush: and if this was done without noise or alarm, march them up into our I room and gag them there. It was not likely, however, that we would be able to keep everything quiet erough for this In which case we Wen* to run as soon as an alarm was raised, for we knew that there was a strong reserve close by.and did not feel able to nckou with any more than tho seven rebels on hand.

In such an attack, the element of time and exact planning of every man's work so that there is no confusion and hesitation, are of vital importance. We arranged with the utmost nicety. Capt. Fry was to begin the movement, for ho

was the oldest, and wo gave him tho post of honor I was to stand by and help him with the jailer and tho watchman Thoer, if the latter was on hand, as he usually I was probably I was given this place from the coi rect view that with my poor oyes I I would be of more service in a scuffle in the hall than in the glaring light outside. Then HulTum, who was as agilo as a cat, was to snatch the keys, and, waiting for nothing else, to open all the doors uixjvc. There were three, and the fitting of keys from the bunch under such excitement was likely to make this take some time. I think no one of us felt that Huffum hail a desirable office. Hut it was desirable to to have all the prisoners released if only to distract, the pursuit. All the others were arranged into two bands with leaders, 111 slip down the stairway at the proper time and break out on the guards at tho front and rear doors simultaneously. Then quickness, courage and desperation were to ho pitted against loaded muskets and bayonets, and the issue left to the God of battles.

We had also chosen our comrades and routes. We wero to travel in pairs and in every direction. Capt. Fry was to be my partner, and all tho rest considered that 1 was fortunate, for ho would be at home in tho Cumberland mountains, towutd which wo wero to journey. The intended course was marked out for each couple and everything done to forward the movement on which wo believed depended our last chance of escaping the gallows. We did not forget to make most earnest supplications in prayer, and to vow, in tho old time manner, that we would render faithful service to the Lord of Hosts if ho would aid us in this great emergency.

It was afternoon when wo received the intelligence which determined our action and we could not very well be ready to start that day. So tho work was set for the following afternoon. Wo patched our shoes as well as we could, and made cloth moccasins to protect our feet, for many shoes wen? worn out. We gave messages to each other beginning with tho form, "If von get out and 1 do not"—for we could not tell who would be the fortunate ones in the effort, or how many might fail. We had a strong conviction of success, but whether seven guards would allow their muskets to be taken without using bullet or bayonet, against some of their assailants with fatal effect, seemed more than doubtful! 1 have made leady for battle more than once, but never ha^ so deep and solemn a realization of fchr uncertainty of the issue as on this occasion V':. -, to i»h

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My fiddle? Well, kind o' keep her handy, •lon't you know? Though 1 inn't so much inclined to tronip ihe strings and switch the LowAs I was before the timber of niy elbows got so dry, And iny Unburn was more limber-like and ca» perish and spry.

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Is The cowiilbons that 1 saw wheu tho ch'ico ia left to me. .. And so 1 plunk und plonk and pllnk.

And rosuni up my bow. And play tne tunes that "make you think Tno devil's in your toe 1

That's how this here old fiddle's won iny heart' indunn' love! From th« strings aerw^s her middle to tho serectehin' keys above— From her apern, ovt bridge, and to tho ribbon round her throat, She's a woosn*, cou.u' pigeon, singin* "I«ovo me'' every aoiot

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Vi the West and Southwest. Shortest and (juickcstroutc to 1- t. Wayne, Put. n-Bav, Detroit, and all points North. The mo«t 'irect line to the W01 »or emigrants. I,owe* ites. Train* leave Crawfordsviilc us follows:

All passengers carricd to the St. I-oui* Unlo» ),*eot. Tickets sold to all noinls. I'or anv nfor iittion,caJl on or address

J.C. UDUKWOKTH, Arent.

A.K.Kcm i). I.lltu., »**. A el.

FATI.iiriS

jimo.I

S A E S E N

LO# PHIGE RAILROAD LANDS FREE Government LANDS.

I ?/*JltLI.ION'S US' AntKs of fnrh in MtdiU'^ctn. North K'k.ii. M..in.,tia. Ittnhn. W.'nthtiici'-m »wl ur irm. CFy CrtQ Mn|»SclA?MTtt»tntf The

GC Ul

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AT FREQUENT DATES EACH MONTH n«M CHICAGO,

PEORIA ST LOU IS.

CHOICE OF

routes via DENVER.

"COUNCIL BLUFFS,

OMAHA, STJOSEPH, ATCHISON on KAN SAS CITY.

For dates, rates, tickets or further Information apply to Ticket Agents of connoctin* tines, or addrc«s

PaulMorton.Gen.Pass.&Tkt.Agt.,CkticagOtUL

MflXTTHWH HKAltn HKOM.—Kecent raillinlL\ 1 RiliVoaa extension have developed exceptionally tine mineral, stock •it»d farr«ing districts. Maps ami full paiticulurw free, upon application lo C. II. WAIULKN, (Jen. Pass. Ajjent, St. Paul, Minn.

PTftri: *n From an exclusive

1 Ul/iV

KHiln

country. Minnesota

in hclng

rapidly trHnwformrit tntotlie finest,

stock uiul lulry hLutu In t!i Union. Cheap hinds still obtainable convenient to railroad. Particulars fiee upon application toC. H. Warren'

.Sunsi»HMS.

Iuk

Apt.St. Paul.

VjlMlT HuslnetM Centers—The building of railroaiU In a new ami fertile country creates many new towns, aIIori-

excellent business opportunities. Particulars reuartllng Mich opportunities in Montana. Minnesota and Dakoui will be sent unon application tot'. 11. Warren, (Jen. Pass, Ai»t., Paul, Minn.

nDAOnPDATTO North IaUota never had

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rt',n,)S

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AVVVW

tluM0

just harvested. Manyop

portunillcs to secure the Mm* ciovermnent lands jecently surveyed, near excellent coal fields and aijaceul to railroad. Map* and full particulars free upon application to I'. II. Warren, Uen. Pass. Ai{t, St, Paui, Minn.

1 Are you inortu»ucd, pay I A I a re ning behind? Om you move to new location? Kxeellent hinds, cheap, which will increase In va:uc several fold in five years. Noothersueh op:»ortunl ties existing. Pull particulars free upun application to ('. II. Warren, (ten. Pass. Am. St. Paul, Mii.li.

111'P.S isan unknown hence in ntral and Oakota and particulars resent tree. Ad1'ass. Ayt., St

Minnt-oia. Maps and full irardint* lands, prices, etc. Ores.s, i'. H. \\nrven. »en. Paul, Minn.

Wo11K l-'OK A N ITI I K. ot on stiml 1 salarsWhy

aon11

nue work

Inn on a worn-ont tarmv Whv try

tr secure a 11 vlni? from such hiuh |riccd or Ileavi!v-niorr^i'c-d fanns'. Whv work on rented land? Why not start for yourself? Why not serin.* at once soiue ot the low pried but very fertile and well-iocatrd lands adjacent to railroads now to be obtainable by thosf^ninu to Norihi-rti laU»t

mimI

Minne

sota. whcie you can make a lamer n« profit per acre ban on (he hiuh priced or worn out ::ind yon now occupy? Why not uo ami look the sit nut ion over, and see for vourseh, or a

least obtain further .nlormntIon, which') will be se.nt free, if you will address t\ H-. Warren, (Jen. Pass. Aut.,St. Patil, Miss.

Hy aOn? (OIT iOS ll\K.(ll.tT Ht l.l.V PUM 1'mil I lay, tun it toOutrJi ElKht ishmn tl)lc ih.iilcs 1-l.itk. Vrririuio.'t I Hue, ^'cliow, (»luc l^ikc. LfcMStcr and W.i^oi

IVi

N-» V.irni-.hn.j.' iicn lixril

••lib a "khlor." Ot»r C«i.n

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JcIj ii done

YOUR BUCCY

UJ CO

APIiil,, |va,

oil wbicn »tay all the tHXes *\*inannn tin paid will b,« returned delinquent and a penalty ol ten per cent, will be added, and the Treasurer 1 required after that date to collect such delinquent t.ixe*, coM and interest as may •\t\rue. 'j*he rateot taxes on each one hundred dollars is ninety cents, and on each poll is fifty cents. .MUINK IU»S'NKIJ. Treasurer of the csly of rawfordsvil le ind,

ip tr Ii nr*. riowrr CatrLnjcs, l.'urt.un urniture, r. nt Ji»or%. btufc-lronts, h^iecn lioor*. Uom. M-i« trs. Iron l:cnccH« f.»ct cvrryttunc. Just :l»c f. t!i~ l.nlic^ tfic Jios .c

FOR ONE DOLLAR

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58 a

Are -ou c°intr I'.iint tftis year? If *n, don't buy a p.uiit voiit^iniii^ w.tirr or tcnai:s «vhcn for (he vink:money(or neatly

mi)

you un procure

UMT At O** I'tltfc |'4I\T th.\t 14 warranted to iw.in IHIMST. «I:M IM n.NsLta uiL I-AIM .iiul free fr*m wjtcranl vurtne. thi» brtnd and laLe n» otlirr. M'.t« June, handling kt are our njrents nrnJ authfnml by us,

In »httnK,

to warrant it to wrar t.Att.S with 8 OATH or 3 VI'AKW ftlth S (lliTS. fir Studes Are (tie latest Styles u^eit in tfir h.»t now becoming ••o |*opuLir in th«: Wvvt. .inl op with the time* 1'ry this tifAnd of ItOM.ST I'-WST Attd you will never rc, rit it. to the *uc ii sulic.ici.t

HOUSE PAINT COIT'S FLOOR PAINTS

Paint that never dri-d bey^d the Micky jiotnt, »A^te a week, ^{mjiI the j»b. .ind swe.ir? N»-*t time call for HUT W.OOK I'AIST 4 [-optjl.ir and suitAhtc «H.idrs, warraatM lo 4rj hard rurk o*«-r ulfhl. No tiuulitn. tii

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SWONT DRY STICKY