Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 9 January 1892 — Page 1

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MY BEST $f CABINETS FOB $2..

I have but one price—and that is $2 per dozen. Remember this includes th« finest class of work, and will not iade. Thousands of my cabinets are in this city and vicini:y and are all clear and brilliant. Do not patronize any gallary that makes work that will fade. So come and see me.

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VV'-®:?: Will Begiu Next Month. On tho first of February tho hul) ami -spuko factory will hogin operations in earnest, and will make fur fly. ,T. W. Ward, of Mace, is now engaged in paying tho highest market price for all forest hickory and second growth hickory in this region. He has gone into the business on a large scale and will buy any amount of it. Things are looking up all around.

A Special Edition.

About the first Saturday in February the WEEKLY JOUHNAL will be issued as a "special edition." Su thousand copies will be printed, the aim being to supply every family in the county. The edition will contain write-ups of our leading business houses and for this purpose James Allen, a

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The Athenian.

The Athenian club met Tuesday afternoon at tho residence of Mrs. C. L. Thomas having been postponed from Monday on account of the funeral of Mrs. O. A. Smith. Mrs. Harrison read a paper on "The Place of the Magazine in Literature," and Mrs. Jackson lod a conversation on tho great editors of tho country. A paper by Miss Evangeline Binford "Practical and Tdeal Journalism" was omitted. Mrs. J. II. Osborne, Mrs. S. C. Campbell and Mrs. Frank Coss wero elected to membership succeeding Mrs. J. M. Coulter, Mrs. 0. P. Doney and Mrs. T. F. Davidson.

Cld Maids Paradise.

Our old fellow townsman, A. J. Norris, in renewing his subscription to THE JOURNAL, writes the following information from his home in Hepler, Kansas.

I see by THE JOUHNAL that you do not employ very many female clerks in your court house. If you would visit our western country you would find the majority of clerks employed in the court house are women. Even in our city, the entire council, five in number, are women. Our mayor is a woman and she is the daughter of Thomas Nealy. who usod to live north of Crawfordsville myself am a police judge."

Hick's January Forecast.

January will come in with

The Oarter-Hostetter Marriage. The marriage of Chas. Carter, of Denver, Col., and Miss Mattie Hostetter took place last Tuesday at the home of the bride,on south Green street. The officiating clergyman was Rev. R. S. Inglis, of the First Presbyterian church, who married the couple in a very acceptable manner. Music was furnished by Eddie Brandkamp, and immediately after the ceremony, ample refreshments were served. A large number of presents were presented to the happy couple. Mr. and Mrs. Carter departed on the night train for CL.cago, where they will remain a short time, going then to their home in Denver, where they expect to arrive on Friday evening. The happy wishes of a host of friends go with the couple on their journey through life, and may they receive the choicest blessings of God. Among those in attendance from abroad ere Frank Carter, of Peru, Mr. Quimby.of Petersburg, and Morton Linn, Will Hostetter and daughter, Clara Hostetter, and Miss Tapp, all of Ladoga.

The Story of Oharley Baker. Charley Baker, the agent for the Logansport steam dye works, who has been in the city for the past few days, has quite an ugly romance connected with his life. Several years ago he set up tor himself in the dry goods business at Tipton and married a plump little maiden reBiding at Kokomo. She was very loving at first but soon developed a startling fondness for the company of other men. She was well connected and had some money in her own name, and, Baker when he was informed of her duplicity, reasoned with her and she promised to do better. Within two days, however she eloped with a dry goode drummer. Baker followed them to St. Louis and shot the drummer down in the streets. It cost him all that he had to get out of of the scrape, but he got his wife to return to Indiana: with him and they were living happily together at the time of Charley's visit here a couple of months ago. However, she ran off again, and Baker, sick with his attempts to reform her, applied for a divorce which was promptly granted. Baker is still almost heart-broken over his wife's desertion of him, and in applying for divorce adduced only just enough testimony to get it granted, keeping the darker facts in the background.

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young man, ll call upon the business men and secure their orders. Treat him as a friend and he will do you good, iv^y

BtormB

rain and snow, advancing from the western part of the continent. The warm wave, which always goes before the regular storms, will cover most of the central and eastern stations, but the approach of a marked cold wave will be noted in the northwest. But about the third, the storm will have well passed off to the Atlantic, and bitter cold will dominate generally behind them. Exposed regions are likely to suffer from the severe storms and the great cold wave following this period. Beasonable preparations and watchfulness will be timely. About the sixth and seventh the reaction movements will bring a rise of temperature, with the return of rain and snow, to be followed in tho west by renewed cold to about the tenth spreading eastward later.

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LARGE ALIMONY ASK!

Mrs. Amanda Davis, of Brown Townslup, Asks for a Divorce from James Davis. Last Monday by Crane «fe Anderson, her attorneys, Mrs. Amanda Davis, of near Brown's Valley, filed appli .ition in the circuit court for a divorce from her husband, .fames Davis. As it was supposed that tho defendant would make no defense uhe matter was kept suppressed in tho belief that everything could bo settled amicably and quietly. Inasmuch, however, as Mr. Davis has employed counsel and a lengthy public trial is to occur it seems best to give a plain and fair statement of the facts in the case. Mr. and Mrs. Davis, so the complaint says, wero married twentythree years ago and for the first five years lived together very peacefully. Four daughters wero born to them, arid as time went on Mrs. Davis was greatly shocked at the profanity of her husband who swore constantly and without restraint before herself and children. Not infrequently he cursod, slappod and choked her in the presence of .he children, and a week ago last Saturday after such an occurrence, Mr. Davis resolved that she could stand it no longer, and consequently filed the suit. Sho asks for tho children and $-10,000 alimony. Mrs. Davis is a most excellent lady. aiid upon the establishment of her chnrgo shouk. ncoive all she asks. Jas. Davis is one of the most prominent and wealthiest citizens of Montgomery county,and has retained G. W. Paul as*his attorney, Mr. Paul is not yet admitted to the bar of the circuit court, where the case is to be tried of necessity, and will have to get admitted before ho can conduct tho case. This will add anew complication to the affair.

ANOTHER RABBIT HUNT.

Round Hill farmers Kill Four Hundred

and Sixty of the Animals. p' Several of the farmers in the vicinity of Round Hill organized two parties last week, and on last Wednesday indulged in a rabbit hunt. The men made an agreement that the losing party should treat the entire number to an oyster supper, The two sides were composed of tne following men:

First division—John Ames, Captain Charles Patton, Frank Taylor, Charlie Tiffany and Sherman McClamrock.

Second division—James D. Wilson, Captain Jas. Taylor, Will B. McClamrock, Henry Pierco and Milo TomlinBon.

The highest score made by the first division was made by John Ames, who killed 55 the lowest by Charlie Patton, who killed 22. The general average for this division was 38 2-5.

In the second division the highest score was made by Jas. D. WilBon, killing 119 and the lowest by Jas. Taylor, killing 20. The general average was 54 2-5,

The total fnumber of rabbits killed was 465, making the general average for both divisions 46 2-8. Capt. Ames and his men will have the oyster Bupper next Wednesday evening, and a great time is expected. All the men, with tho rabbitB they killed, were photographed by Nicholson. From which neighborhood will the next report come?

Beautiful Tributes.

THE JOURNAL is in receipt of the Evansville papers containing accounts of tho demise of Mrs. O. A. Smith. It is seldom, indeed that it has been our lot to read more glowing eulogies than those passed by the Evansville press to the momory of tho excellent lady whose death both shocked and Baddened the several communities in which she had lived during her short but useful life. "In this present epidemic of universal sickness and frequent and unexpected visits of the grim destroyer" say the Evansville

Journal,

"no bereavement in

this vicinity has cast a deeper gloom or called forth more expressions of sympathy thun tho death of tho estimable wife of Rev. O. A. Smith."

The lengthy notices of both the Journal and

Courier

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same sympathetic strain and are in themselves beautiful witnesses of the people's estimate of the lady, and the good she has done, in the community where she had lived so short a time, but in which she was hold in love and friendship.

Twice a Day.

Weather telegrams are now received twice a day. The telegrams received here at 8 a. m. is prepared from the 8 p. m. observations of the evening before and ending at midnight of the following day. The telegram received here at noon is prepared from the observations made at 8 a. m. of the same day, and ending at 8 p. m. of the following day. The forecasts, therefore, are issued twice a day, based upon the telegraphic reports of observations taken at 8 p. m. and a. ia. (75th meridian time.)

A Surprise Wedding.

Wednesday evening at the close of the services at the Baptist church Rev. G. P. Fuson united in marriage John W. Clemson and Miss Lizzie Luman. After the benediction the congregation went forward and congratulated Mr. Clemson and wife and wished them a peaceful journey together through life,

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Ezra C. Voris vs. David Long Vt al Plaintiff awarded 8323.33. C. L. Thomas vs. Mary Royalty Plaintiff awarded 8103.30.

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NEW OFFICERS LN CHARGE.

The Installation of tho P. 0. S. of A. Officers for the Ensuing Term. Tuesday evening Wm. M. Hooves, District President, installed tho P. o! S. of A. officers for tho ensuing terms. Tho following is the full list of officers, including those appointed bv the President

Past President—-Louis Kramer. President-—Sam D. Symuies. Vice-President llira'm Connard. Master of Forms—Fred Wilhito. Recording Secretary— Chas. Wilhito. Financial Secretary—Ben Williite. Treasurer—Sum J*. Hillman. Conductor—B. F. McClamrock.

Inspector—O. E. Ruff nor. Guard— Michael lvlaiber. Chaplain—Rov. G. P. Fuson. Assistant Rec. Swv -Ben Hoatottor. Right Sentinel—Fred Leppor. Left Sentinel-~H. B. Barnhardt. Auditing Committoo—Will Layne, Win. Bapperl and Sam Beach.

Literary Committee—Geo. Ilummol, Chas. Wilhito and Dr. T. F. Leech. After the ceremonies of installation the retiring and incoming officers made short addresses, and the members indulgod in a "quiot" smoke in Tact it is stated that one ol tho trustees carried away enough cigars to keep liini going several days. Two persons were initiated into the order, and the prospects are good for a healthy increase oT membership. Steps wore taken to prepare tho now hall for occupancy, just as soon as the owner has it ready to turn over to the camp. Hubert Wilhito not wishing to serve another term as Past President, resigned, and ttie office rovertod back to the immediately proceeding Past President, Louis Kranor. This was made necessary because tho President had been re-elected, and Wilhite resigning. The annual reports of the several officers showed that tho affairs of the cam]) wero in excellent condition,

SUDDEN DEATH.

Abe Bicshof Dies Thursday Morningat Cairoron Springs. Tho relatives of Abe Biscliof received a telegram from Attica Thursday, announcing liis death which occurrod at Cameron Springs, whore he went last Monday with his brother John to get benefit of tho waters. The journey, though short, was too much for his enfeebled condition and he sank peacefully away this morning at eight o'clock. The funeral will occur at his old home in Terre Haute to-morrow afternoon. Crawfordsville had few citizens who were better known than Abe Bischof, he being so long connected with the Bischof Bazar. He was a most warm hearted man and proved himself generous in so many ways that he was highly esteemed by all with whom he was at all Intimate, *ith employees of theBazar he was especially popular, as he Bought in many ways to add everything for their convenience and comfort. He died after an illness of several months, during which he suffered great ly from yellow jaundice and his loss will be sincerely mourned by his relatives and friends. Ho was 44 years old and unmarried. Besides his private fortune he leaveB 850,000 life insurance, It is distributed among his two brothers and three sisters. His insurance is carried in a number of the best companies including the Northwestern, the New York Life, the Long Line, the National Union, tho Royal Arcanum, and the Rcyal Society of Good Fekows. He was also insured in the Endowment ranks of tho K. of P. and MasonB.

A Card to the Public."

To tlio Kdltor of

THE JOUUNAI,.

I wish to correct the item I saw in your paper Wednesday whore Arthur H. Diokerson notifies tho public not to credit his wife, Kate Dickerson. I want to say to the public that ho brought his wife, Kate Dickerson, back to my house on Dec. 8, 1890, and from that, time on she has supported herself by cooking in a boarding house, and ho left her on Deo. 1, 1891, in a helpless condition without a dollar on earth and not a mouthful to eat and without fuel to keep her warm, and as for hor buying on his name and on his credit I don't think he. has any credit in this city.

MRS. M. J. PREWITT, MRS. KATE DIOKERSON,

Patent Applied For.

Ed. Reynolds, of the firm of Crabbs & Reynolds, councilman of the second ward and graduate of Wabash College, has, after much study and time, many sleepless nights, to the great annoyance of his good wife, succeeded in perfecting a furnace for heating buildings and store rooms which exceeds any thing of the kind yet invented. The successful and simple workings of the great invention oan be seen at Messrs. Crabbs & Reynolds' office. Ed. is delighted and wears his red tops boot.

Center Church Trustees. '"3

Wednesday after the regular prayer meeting tho congregation of Center Presbyterian church went into session for the election of a board of trustoe for the ensuing year. The election resulted in the selection of tho following gentlemen: T. H. Ristine, Prof. A. B. Milford, E. H. Cowan, Frank COBS and Walter Hulet. Tho treasurer's report showed the church to be in an excellent financial condition, and the old board retired after a year of efficient seryices. No member of tho now board served as a trustee last year.

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DON'T LIEE CHURCH GRUB.

Denizes of New Market Who Can't Eat What Church Ladies Prepare. There is bad blood in New Market. This is not unusual, but from a neient.tio. stand point it is interesting. There ia in origin to over) thing and the origin of tho latest Now Market eruptun is a rabbit hunt. Some two weeks ago the sturdy freo holders of the town of Jacob Freed, chose up, and under ilio lead of two such doughty captains as John Warbritton and M. F. Proctor, they sallied out with their shot gima and salt collars to make a day of it among the cotton tails. Mr. Warbritton's faction was strictly in it that day and tho way thoy slew rabbits and knocked tho spots off tho Proctor gang was a caution to unbelievers. hen the Bhades of night came on Warbritton and his followers had 166 rabbits and the other side had just exactly as many ouipty pop bottles. The contest, however, was for rabbits and not pop bottles, so it was decided that Mr. Proctor and his crowd would have to pay for tho supper. Mr. Warbritton was appointed to secure a caterer for the occasion and arrange tho preliminaries. Lon Havorcaiup and Ed. ray, who wero on the losing side,came around to give advice an to tho propara- 5 tion of the feast. "We want it good and

oily,' said they, "bile the rabbits up with noodles and sow belly and have plenty of cider and pop to wash it down." then they went away licking their chops and poking their fingers in each other's I ribs in anticipation of tho approaching feast, laughing all tho timeswoot girlish laughs that rang pleasantly out on tho frosty air. Dave Penn and tho Johnson brothers put thomsolves on a diet of graham gotns and split poas BO that their appotito might bo simply ravenous on tho night of the barbocuo. One of the other losers oven called on Jake Freed and gave him instructions as to the exact way in which ho would have his sauce poured on his moat. Hollow, cheeked men could bo soon on every corner all anxiously waiting tho gorgeous feast. Anxious mothers kept their plump little children closeted in doora for fear that somo fasting rabbit hunter might give way to temptation and make a meal off their pets. The grocers wero in despair and tho butcher closed his shop and moved to Brown's Valley. Th« whole piaco was on tip toe with anticipation jintil tho other day when Mr.

Warbritton announced that ho had awarded to the ladies of the MethodistS church the contract for furnishing the banquet. Then, indeed, did Proctor, Penn, Havercatnp, Ray, the Johnson brothers and all the rest of them go out into the streets and howl. An indignation meeting was called at onoe and many lirey speeches w«re made. One gray haired grandBire arose and said: "I hev lived nigh unto to eighty years now but I've never et no Methodis' grub nor out of the flesh pots of Egypt either. I'm dead set agin them folks and don't want them glorifyin' around whiiol eat. No siroo, Jake Freed is good enongh fur me and I don't calculate to eat prayer meetin' hash in my old age. I move you, Mr, Captain, that we give thie Saturday love feast tho cold shake and have a regular non scotarian stag tool next Chewsday evenin'." Tho motion was carried with a whoop and the Proctor faction applauded until the rest of tho town thought thoro was another row in Clark township at Emma Connor's school house. Mr. Warbritton was waited upon and informed that the sentiment of tho meeting was docidedly against mixing rabbit hunts and religion. Mr. Warbritton told thorn that they could come or stay away as they pleased, but if thoy canio they would be obliged to give bond for surety of tho peace. The opposing faction decided to stay away entirely, therefore, and two or throo became so disgusted that thoy bogun to eat their meals as formerly. The church ladies will servo their banquet at tho appointed hour Saturday evening and on next Tuesday evening will occur the grand "stag tool" aforementioned. The Methodist ladies are preparing to give tho swollest feast that Now Market has seen since the war, and it has boon given out by those of tho ladios charitably inclined that Lou Havercamp and somo of the rest can get a "hand out" if they oonio around during the festivities.

Benson- Alexander.

Thursday evening at eight o'clock, the Christian church was packed by a well dressed audience, to witness the marriage of Charles Benson and Miss Myrtle Alexander. Miss Taylor, of Darlington, played the wedding march and the contracting parties accompanied by their attendants, joined at the alter when the ceremony was performed in a beautiful and impressive manner, by Rev. S. W. Brown. Immediately after the marriage service, the newly married corple ad. journed to there future home on east College street, where they received in a most hospitable manner, a large nnmber of invited guests. Elegant refreshments were served and the evening passed most pleasantly away. Many beautiful and useful presents were presented to them by their friends. Mr. and Mrs. Benson begin life under most favorable circumstances. Both are deservedly popular and have hundreds cf friends in the city who unite in wishing them long and happy Jives together. They will begin housekeeping at once in their new homo with tho best wishes of all that know them.

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