Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 17 June 1893 — Page 1

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CiRAWFORDSVI1.LE INDIANA SATURDAY, JUNE 17, um.

le Middle Abutment of the Iron Bridge Gives Away, Allowing the Structure to Drop. Tuesday afternoon the "Iron Bridge" over Sugar Creek, just north-west oE the city, met with a mishap whieli will impede travel iu that direction for some time. It seems that about noon a colored man named Thompson, who drives Tor Walter Bros., crossed the bridge with au exceptionally heavy load of saw logs. When he was in the middle of the bridge he felt something give away about the structure, but there was no fall until he hud passed sometime. About an hour afterward the middle pier began to crumble and the rocks rattled down from it into the creek in a perfect shower. The north span sank with the crumbling mass of stone and hung suspended only a few feet from the water. Tbe abutment never was a safe one, being but a lot of loose earth and stones walled by a fragile shell of masonry.

That night the south spau which had been sustained by one side of the shell went down with a crash, carrying the remainder of the abutment with it. This span was ground to a shapeless mass of twiBted iron and brokea beams. Its fall left the north span only about three feet out of water and it is held up by the debris below it. Should the creek rise that will go also. Surveyor wanted the Board of Commissioners to put a support tinder the south span I yesterday afternoon but his advice was unheeded. it will cost the county thousands of dollars to repair this dam

It is especially to be regretted and de-

plored that the accident will interfere with the trade of Bernard's beer saloon. The pretty little ladies and their friends who frequent this resort will now .have to go round by the slaughter house: ford and this is rather too long a route, Mr. Bernard has the sympathy of the entire community in his sad and trying affliction. I

Mr. Largent Makes Affidavit Mr. John F. Largent, who waf posed at one time to have run away with

Mrs. Frank Kincaid, is

and that I commenced work for him on the 27th day of last March and have been in his employ since up to the present date. J. T. LARGENT.

MILAN, 111., June 6, 1893. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 6th day of June, 1S93. liOUEKT B. OLMSTEAD.

DOWN SHE GOLio, THE J:'ATE Of BUCEPHALUS.

A .Registered Arabian Steed Made Up Into iioap aiid Buot Leather.

We most of us are happy in the acquaintance of Eiumett Woodruff, the popular and experienced importer and breeder of blooded hackney horees, Mr. Woodi'iifT's One horses have reputation fur and wide—from the valley to Goose Nibble and back again by a circuitous route touching the landed estates of Clarence Linditmood and his cases eon Eiulymion. Mr. Woodruff has a large number of these superb unimals now iu his stables. A conservative estimate made by one of the linn of Toney it Toney places Mr. Woodruff's capital invested iu hotsellesli at the princely sum of $37. More liberal estimates carry the sum up as high as $39.07, but at anv rate the amount is fabulous when it rs remembered that Mr. Woodruff hasn't over 20 wind splitters at jjresent. On Monday he received directly from perfumed Arabia a magnificent horse named Bucephalus, being a registered descendant from the famous charger of Alexander The Great. Bucephalus was somewhat fatigued naturally by his long journey from the rose bedecked valleys of the orient and his ribs strangely suggested the reappearance of the hoopskirt, while his liery eye (peculiar to Arabian steeds) might have impressed an ignorant person with the "-ur?t belief that he was blind. His tail had been worn to a woeful stub by rubbing against the side of the vessel in a great etorai off China. His general appearance wan one of sorrow and neglect but he wan nevertheless Bucephalus and had

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Miha 111., June 6, 1893.—I, J. T. Largent. of Black Hawk township, Rock Island county, and State of Illinois, formerly of Crawfordsville, Ind., state that on the 24th day of May, 1893, was working for J. A. Yandruff on his farm

in Black Hawk township, in said county, him for fifty cents and an hour later the lineal descendant of Alexander's war horse was gathered to his father's. His soul was, but his grosser anatomy was made to serve a purpose here on earth.

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, ROCK ISLAND COUNTY. We, the undersigned, do solemnly swear that we are personally acquainted with F. Largent and that he worked for me (J A. Yandruff) on the 24 day of last May, and that we have known that the above statement to be true and correct.

J. A. YANDECTT, (Seal.) JOHN MCKEAY, (Seal.)

Notarv Public.

Divorce Doings.

Jeuuie Fauver has been granted a divorce from Gilbert Fauver, the heroic Monon watchman on Main streeet. Gay Gilbert was so busily engaged in watching trains go by to the World's Fair that he failed to show up at the trial. Jennie got buck her maiden name of Kimball.

Martha Kernoodle has dismissed tbe 6uit she brought against Bullfoot Kernoodle. As the charming Bullfoot is now in tbe pen Martha doesn't need a divorce but can do just as she pleases anyhow.

Rose Thomas has concluded that she doesn't want a divorce from Frank Thomas and has dismissed her suit.

Attempted Outrage.

Tuesday afternoon little Ida Blankenship was working in the basement of the American Steam Laundry at the south end of Washington street when a man entered from the woods, which came right up to the door. He at once began making improper advances and finally siezed the girl and dragged her out into the adjacent bushes. Her terrified cries, however, aroused those at work above and they appeared on the scene in time to prevent the enactment of a terrible crime. The brute was obliged to flee and so far has not beeu captured. The girl is almost prostrated by her harrowing experience.

The Board of Health Meets. The board of health met Wednesday and put into execution a plan for the cleaning up of the city. The whole town was laid off into districts and these assigned to the several policemen with instructions to make a thorough investigation of all the premises ana to report to Dr. Hutchings. Dr. Hutchings will proceed to prosecute any one derilect in his duty to the general health and welfare. The city will at once put a force of men to work cleaning the alleys and

Jllushicg the gutters and hydrants.

sheik of the desert

When importer Woodruff went home for his midday meal that day he hitched the pride of Arabia to a post back of Carlson's Btore. Soon after came along Masters Ferguson and O'Mara, two enterprising youths seeking what sweet morsel they might devour. Bucephalus met their sight and I as they gazed in silent admiration at his I untamed majesty a man near by, who was inclined to be funny, remarked that

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shouts of joy the lads unhitched the

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on the lead rope Master Ferguson gave Bucephalus material encouragement from the rear with a cast off broom stick. In the course of time the Valley was reached and soon after the "Btink factory" owned and maintained by Mr. Borst. Mr. Borst, ignorant of the value, pedigree and accomplishments of the high minded Bucephalus purchased

His hide was taken off to make bocts while his fieeh was carefully preserved to make Pear's soap which Dr. Beecher recommened, Santa Claus soap for which the children cry, and Ivory soap which floats.

Grep.t, was the rage of importer Woodruff when he learned of the fate of the doughty Bucephalus and greater was I the consternation of Masters O'Mara and Ferguson when they were yaDked up by lue police for their heinous offtrose. At present it looks as though the houses of O'Mara and Ferguson would liitwe to come down with $2.50 to make good the less of mourning Mr.

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Alas For Jean.

Greencastle, the seat of DePauw university, is reveling in the choicest morsel of /ossip that it ha6 had for a long time. Last week it was rumored that Mies E Jean Nelson was caught using unfair means in a German examination and would not graduate on account of it. MISH Nelson is the young lady who curried oft the interstate honors in oratory, and is the daughter of Frank Nelson, one of Putnam county's wealthiest men and a pillar in the Methodist church. Miss Nelson has also taken an active part in church work, and tlK' report or her methods, from which resulted faculty action refusing her graduation, have caused great surprise. At seems that Frank O'Hair, another candi date for graduation, is mixed up in the affair, he also receiving aid by unfair methods, and Prof. Longdon, by whom the examination was being conducted, caught O'Hair in the act of handing papers to Miss Nelson. The members of the faculty are very reticent in the matter, but it is said to be a settled fact that neither Miss Nelson nor O'Hair will be permitted to graduate. Prof. Longdon stated that he would not give his vote in permission of it, and this will probably settle the matter. The report that Miss Nelson went to Indiana university to graduate, but was refused admittance, has been denied. Miss Nelson achieved no little amount of reputation by winning the oratorical prize from eight competitors from different States and made sevorul speeches on the subject of woman's rights in Kant as last fall. She had intended to go to

Cornell to complete, her studies next year.—Indiunupolis Sun. As neither Miss Nelson's name nor that of O'Hair appear among the list of graduates it is presumed tho faculty of DePauw had on their war paint. It is understood that four or five others are implicated in the affair and that they too have been cast out into a cold and uncharitable world without sheepskins.

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PLEADED GUILTY.

The Remaining Defendants Throw Themselves 011 the Mercy of the Court. James Carter, Hugh Dolan and (lube Gillispie, accused of complicity in the opera huuse riot, appeared with their attorneys before Judge Lungdon this afternoon and pleaded guilty, tlie iirst two to complicity in a riot, and the last named for disturbing a public meeting. Their attorneys made a strung plea for mercy for them, and the Judge took the under advisement until Friday morning. Some stress was laid upon the fact that Dolan and Gillespie had already been confined iu jail over four mouths.

The pleas of Dolan and Carter are to the indictment 28(51, charging riot, and that of Gillespie to indictmeut 28(32, charging disturbing public meeting. All three are also defendants to the indictments 2803, on which Murphy, Clark, Mackeesy and McCauley have been tried, but the understanding is, that as it is the same transaction the plea of guilty on the minor charges wil 1

be accepted as covering the whole case, and a nolle prvn. be entered on the more serious charge.—Lafayette Cull.

A Valuable Invention

George W. Whittington, of this county, son of Tyre and Julia Whittington, has received a patent on a kuotter for a self-binder, which is given up to be superior to all others by all persons who have seen it. It has, less pieces, is less liable to get out of order, less draft to the team while tying the knot, ties the bundle tighter with the same pressure, and is a. twine saver on eBch and every bundle tied, and is a sure tie, hook being straw proot. Unlike hooks used on all other machines, it is more durable, more simple and economical The twine holder is so constructed as to allow the hook to be placed closer to the grain that most hooks are, making a saving of twine, and after the knot is being tied the hook is released of the knot by the discharging arms, doing away with a thread striper as most other machines use. The twine holder has three lugs at the top of the upper

edge of groves intended to catch the twine, making an advantage over other machines, allowing the hook to Btop immediately after the knot is being tied, pointing back in the direction the bundle is released after being tied. One of these knotters will be on exhibition in a few days at Cohoon & Fisher's hardware store. Said application made by and through Sharp & Huffman, of Crawfordsville. Any person desiring a patent cannot not do no better than to give said firm their work, thoroughly fair and honest dealings. They have a large trade. Any person needing a new knotter will do well to examine the same and try one for the coming harvest. All persons are cordially invited to call at Cohoon & Fisher's hardware store and examine the same. X:

Death of Henry 3. Oarnne ton. The Chicago Inter-Ocean of Tuesday contains the following notice of the death of Henry S. Carrington, which will be read with regret by his friends in this city:

Gen. H. B. Carrington, U. S. A. (retired) of Boston, arrived last Sunday to attend the funeral of his eldest son, Henry S. Carrington, a graduate of Wabash college, class of 1879, who had been with the Illinois Central Railroad Company for fourteen years. Mrs. Currington had just returned East, having been a delegate from the Massachusetts W. C. T. U's State Department of Purity. Young Mr. Carrington was with his father on the plains from 18(50 to 1870, and was afterward engiueer on a vessel to the South Sea Islands. Since leaving college he has lived in Chicago. He leaves a widow and one son, Henry 13. Carrington, Jr.

Ooncernine Water.

The Water and Light Company has issued a neat pamphlet for the benefit of water consumers and the general public. It opens with a few general hints followed by the rules and regulation, rates, a chapter on "Reasons for Taking Water," and an analysis of the water the company furnishes. It is an interesting little book, handy for reference and worthy of preservation. It was printed by TUK JOUIINAL CO. and in topography is as handsome as could be desired.

Glorious Fourth at New Ross. The people of New Ross and Ladoga have arranged to have races at tho former place on the Fourth. There will be five races. There will be a 3 minute trot, 2:33 trot, 2:35 pace. 3 minute pace and a free-for-all pace. The free-for-all pace will be worth seeing. Jo Taylor, 2:1-1.1, John R, 2:14.}, Zeigler, 2:23.\, are entered. A purse of $250 is paid in and more is being subscribed. Entries are fast being made and a howling success is to be the result.

Teachers' Literary "Work.

At the County Superintendents' convention the following literary work for teachers was decided upon:

For July—"The Autocrat at the Breakfast Table." For August, September and October —"The Lady of the Lake."

For November and December—"Webster's Orations."

MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Eph Mears and Sarah P. Burk.

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PUBLIC SALE

Of Wooded Sloclc—20 Head- of Marcs, Oct Ings, Col and Fllllm on Saturday, dune 17.

By Judge Britton, at his residence mile south of Crawfordsville on the Greencastle pike.

This stock consists of thoroughbred, standard bred and stanenrd producing mares, colts, tillies and roadster geldings, by such sires as Sirocco (registered thoroughbred), Champion Med2:22V Jubilant 2:22 Kallir 2:29 Court Simmons standard bred (sou of Simmons, greatest son of Geo. Wilkes) Bright Chief, standard bred trotter, and Lou Young's imported German coach stallion. Among the lot is an eight-year-old chestnut sorrel thoroughbred mare with eleven premiums to her credit in the light harness show ring.

A seal brown mare, 7 years old and full sister to above, credited with a number of premiums for light harness, among them sweepstakes at tho Lebanon fair in 1891. This mare has a line colt by her side by Kallir (service fee $50, paid) she is also bred to Jubilant 2:22, season paid.

A beautiful dark bay mare, sired by Bright Chief, a standard producer, 4 A'ears old, with standard bred lillie by ker side by Couut Simmons service fee, $50, paid. This mare took first premium at the Crawfordsville horse show in 1891.

Roan mare, 8 years old, by an imported stallion, with German coach colt by her side. This is an extra good mare for any and all purposes. A good family mare, gentle and kind and unsurpassed as a brood mare. See her colts on day of sale.

Four geldings in fine condition for general market. All by standard bred stallions and 3 are out of thoroughbred dams. These are all good sized, high styled, well-brokeD horseB.

Two yearling match bay fillies by Jubilant 2:22, one standard bred and, one out of thoroughbred dam.

One two-year-old fillie by Champion Medium.

One two-year-old German coach gelding, blue roan, and one yearling fillie, full sister to above and of same color and build.

One two-year-old bay stud colt by Champion Medium 2:22.^, out of a thoroughbred dam to which especial attention is called. He is large, finely built, good bone and feet, with thoroughbred finish. This colt shows fine action and ought to be put in training for the fall races. All animals two years old and over are well broken to drive, and (with two exceptions) are family broken, safe for women and children to drive.

This stock has all been carefully bred by the owner whose only reason for selling is that having sold his farm, has no place to keep the stock. No by-bid-ding every horse offered to go to the highest bidder.

TBKMS:—A credit will be given till Jan. 1, 1894, the purchaser executing his note with approved security, without interest. A discount of 8 per cent, per annum will be allowed for cash. Sale will commence promptly at 11 o'clock on Saturday, June 17.

Tude Hamilton auctioneer. Lunch stand on the ground.

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Re Is Eauled Before the (Jourt for Malicious Trespass and Damage. Wednesday Deputy Sheriff Agnew went in upon Thomas Pike Robinson at the corner book store with a warrant for his arrest. Tom was naturally somewhat surprised and with a shocked and puzzled look he went before the court. There was quite a large audience present and Judge Harney stated that he had been sworn off the bench and Judge Snyder celled to try the case. Clerk Brown arose and with solemn aspect read the following "order tor the arrest of T. Robinson:"

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The Shei iff will immediately haul Tom Robinpon before the court, for having on the 13th day of June, 1893, at said county and State, tied a hog sucker to the iron bridge situate in said county which said hog sucker aforesaid, by its frantic lungeB tor freedom caused said bridge to fall, thereby endangering the lives of Kundry ami diveib good citizens, male and female, who, who used said bridge as a means of reaching the zvthipsary of Benjamin Crow, and also reducing the revenues and pleasures of e-ud Crow aforesaid—and to the damage of the citizens and tax-payers of said countv in the sum of 5528,000.

No bond will be accepted unless signed by Guetnvus Anderson as surety. Witness my hand and seal this 14th day of .J line, 1893. \V. Sl'AHKS, -J HEAL. C'erk.

Before Tom realized what was going on he was duly found guilty and judgment was just about to be pronounced when he arose and tied followed by the shouts of the audience. At last accounts the sheriff had not recaptured him.

Farm for Sale.

A farm of (58 acres, two miles west of Crawfordsville on the Yountsville road, 50 acres undeY cultivation, balance in good timber. For terms apply to 24 2mo MICHAEL ZELLER.

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