Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 22 July 1893 — Page 1

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The Defendants' Side of the Parkersburs: Uhurch Fiasco. To the Editor TIIK JOIUNAI..

PARKERSBURG, July 18, 18!Ki:—I see in lust week's issue of your esteemed paper under the heading of "Here's Nuts," statements in regard to the Parkersburg M. E. church that is so outrageously at variance of the truth and facts that makes a reply necessary to give justice to parties therein named. So you will please give room in the current issue for this, a partial statement of the true facts in the case as everybody in this community knows them to be.

Firstly, I never in my life was a member of the M. E. church here or elsewhere, so I could not have been excluded at Hickman Chapel the other day. As for my family, my wife haB been a member of the M. E. church here for fifteen years. My children, those which are church members, belong to other churches.

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In 1862 the old house here was built, but not until after a good old fashion tangle which people here say became very hot, but was finally subdued by that good old man, Rev. Swank. Ol), for a Swank here now to cool the wrath! That trouble was over the question of the location of the house. The dis'ision was by north and south. The south wanted to build down in Putnam county on the Raccoon ek. The north wing at Parkersburg. After a warm time of it that good man Swank with superior number of members at Parkersburg with money, built the house where it now stands. The brethren from the south with Re^. Swank iu the lead, for he lived among them, came up and took their places like good brethren as they were, but no, not quite, for some flew the track and It ft the church on that account, but afterwards returned to their allegiance in the course of ten or fifteen years. Now the house was built by donation. Old uncle Jim Welch though not a member gave the lot of ground upon which the church was built John Frame, the timber of which the house was built Otho Carter and D. T. Carter cut and hauled the timber. Su by the assistance of all the citizens the hou°e went up. The cburch appeared to prosper and all seemed to enj iv thmeeting of the brotherhood. But, wi.it until 1890. Otho Carter and Juhn Frame are dead, also ttie black woman the sexton's mother, Who had given one hundred dollars of her email means, in order that her children after her would have a house of wort hip near by, as al*o did many others. Well, now 1890 is the opportunity of the south wing. Firtt they drew off and built themself a bouse down in Putnam county at a village called Raccoon, a little less than two miles from Parkersburg church, not far, but just that much farther than any one who donated to the building of the house intended their money to be appropriated at the time. Now the eighteen old members remaining here (as is claimed to be), the children anl repre sentatives of those who principally built the house, refuse to be forced away to Raccoon (Hickman's Chapel). But in place they call a meeting for the purpose of giving lawful notice, and organized by electing four new trustees to act with the one remaining wbo is Hester, and the other officers. At Hickmau's Chapel they organized by electing officers, trustees and others for that place. Now, Mr. Editor, in order to hold the property at Parkersburg church they represent themselves as the trustees of Parkersburg church, ignoring the regularly elected trustees at Parkersburg church. The entire community will back me in all of these statements.

All of that part in THE JOURNAL in regard to the half dozen different denominations preaching the church and the proposition to make over the property to the United Brethren and that "they" we would join them, are as utterly false as the father of lies. Besides Rev. Stafford, there were two sermons by Rev. Pope, none other. The congregational vote of four to one is all new here.

THE OTHER SIDE WRECK. AT CHICAGO.

Respectfully, W. H. HYTEN.

Don't Admit It.

Anderson Bulletin: "Don't admit you are from Indiana," is what an intelligent Anderson lady advises her friends wbo visit the World's Fair. This seems to be the advice of all HoosierB who have been in the White City. Poor old Indiana. Everyone is ashamed of her. This too, in face of the fact that she is richly endowed with natural resources and is a manufacturing center. Indiana, next to Illinois, should have profited more than any other State by the World's Fair. But a penurious legislature and profligate State commission have caused every loyal Hoosier to hang his head in humiliation and 6hame.

Two Weddings.

Win. A. Swank and Miss Emma Nicholson were quietly married on Fridav evening. Both are estimable young people of the Lye Creek neighborhood. The groom is a senior in Wabash College.

Francis M. Humphrey, of east College street, and Sarah I. Blacknell were quietly married Saturday night. Their many friends take pleasure in extending congratulations.

Off For Oamp.

Company I left Thursday eve. at five o'clock for Terre Haute, where the boyB entered the State encampment for several days. All went exp^ctirg to have a good time.

A Train on the Elevated Road Junius the Track and Many Killed. Special to The Journal.

CHRWHO, July 20.—A heavily loaded train on the elevated road jumped the track at Thirty-ninth street this morning at 10 o'clock. It was full of people for the Fair and going at full speed. First reports made the list of killed at thirtyfive, but later investigation will bring the number up to seventy.

THE OOROtfER'S VERDI0T.

He Exonerates the Vandalia from Blame for the Hipes Disaster. Coroner Bronaugh came in from New Ross yesterday and filed his verdict on the killing of Wm. Hipes and daughter on the Vandalia railroad on June 17. The report is a very brief one and merestates in effect that the accident occurred by the deceased colliding with extra train No. 52 at the Danville road crossing of the Vandalia. The coroner found that the train gave its usual whistle for the crossing and exonerates the trainmen from any blame in the matter. He makes no mention of the condition of the railroad's banks at the crossing.

Change of Date.

To the Kditor the Criwlordsville Journal. HILLSBOROUGH, Ind., July 18.—You may state to your readers that on ac count of the Fountain County Teachers' Institute which convenes at Covington August 14, the teachers' and graduates' picnic given in Livengood's grove, three miles north of Wallace, by the Jackson Township teachers and alumni, will be held August 12th, instead of the 19th, as given out for publication last week. "There is nothing new under the sun but a picnic of this nature is new in thiB locality and no time, labor or money will be spared in making it the educational day of a lifetime. Alumni oratorical contest in the Wallace chapel at night. All teachers, ex-teachers and graduates of Fountain and adjoining counties are invited to be present and hear the speeches of prominent educators. JOHN P. CLODFELDER.

Election of Officers.

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ing A-sooi aion Tuesday held their an nmil Hrc-i'.n for nine directors which ri'Su!' it mr follows: T. H. B. McCain, 1'. G. Som-rville, I). H. Jackson, W. W. rtoawr-i ii'. Ii. li. Russell, Henry Campbell. W F. Nicholson, Ed Voris, and J. H. O'-li'-r !•». The Board organized by elec'.iny !-e following officers: Presi dent, i.\ li B. McCain Vice-President, P. lirrville Secretary, B. B. Russell Tr' Hrnrer, D. H. Jackson Attorney, Ben Cr""ie. The Association enters upon iu. sixth year with a record that is certainly gratifying to every stockholder. During the five years it has been in existence it has never lost a dollar through a bad loan. The borrower has obtained his money at reasonable rates, and the profits have been satisfactory. The Home is one of the safest financial institutions in the countv.

Star of Bethlehem.

Professor Wiggins says that in two or three weeks a brilliant comet will be seen in the northern skv. He has been watching for some weeks for a comet, which he says is the large variable star seen by Cornelius Gemma in 1570, in the constellation of Cassiopea, as its appearance is about due. In 1892 he announced that Gemma's star, usually called the Star of Bethlehem, was also a large comet at its perihelion, when its tail surrounded it and gave it the appearance of a star of the first magnitude. He considers that his theory has been proven now, for on the night of the 8th inst. he saw a few minutes between the cloudB and near the pole of the heavenB a star of sixth magnitude moving rapidly 6unward, which he pronounoes a comet, which is seeking a nearer perihelion than in 1570. On its return from the sun it will be very brilliant. It is now, he sayB, probably below the horizon.

Death of John S, Day.

The following Bpecial from New Albany will be sad news to the friends of John S. D*y in Crawfordsville:

Ex State Senator John S. Day died at 6:30 o'clock Wednesday evening at his home in this city, after suffering four years with a cancer on his face. During his last few months be suffered greatly, his entire lower jaw having been eaten away. Mr. Day was fiftyone years old and had always resided here. He was superintendent of the Monon system from 18G8 to 1874, retiring when the road changed hands.

Weather Crop Bulletin.

The hot dry weather which prevailed until Saturday waB generally injurious to the growing corn, oats, potatoes and vegetables, especially in the southern portion of the State, where tobacco also suffered from drouth. Some reports indicate that these crops have suffered severe injury. Local rains fell on Saturday and Sunday and crops were greatly benefited. Wheat threshing progressed rapidly during the week, the yield being excellent in most localities. Hay making is about finished. Fruit will be scarce, but there is promise of an abundant melon crop.

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THE GREAT "J. fl,"

A Strange Character Known All Over the Mississippi Valley. Tuesday's Cincinnati Emiuircr contains a special from Coliitubue, O., announcing that the announcement had just been made there of the death, at some point in Missouri, of J. N. Free, better known as the "Immortal J. N." No particulars were given further than that he had been drowned while attempting to ford a stream. He was a strange character, whose eccentricity had made him known all over the Misissippi Valley. He has often visited our city, though lees often of late than formerly—and was to many of our citizens a very familiar character. He knew the name of nearly every "oldtimer" iu newspaper work, connected with any Ohio or Indiana newspaper, and his memory of names and faces was really remarkable. The Emiuircr adds this biography: "The Immortal J. N." was known in every town, village, hamlet and township of Ohio, and was well received whetever he went. He cnnie from an excellent family, and in his youth gave promise of a bright manhood. He waa a lawyer by profession but early in life his mind became tm-

been a wanderer over the face of the earth. It is said that in the early years of life he defended a man charged with murder. He made a gallant defense, but threw himself into the case with such zeal that his mind was overturned by the worry of the trial. His one hallucination concerned ac imaginary pressure, which he controlled at times and which again controlled him. When he had the 'pressure' under control he was happy but during the periods when the pressure had him he was in great distress, although the world was supposed to be bearing it then. When it came too great for the community J. N. assumed it. He was a frequent visitor at the Capital, and always called at all of the newspapers, which he invariable cleaned out of its exchanges, for he was a voracious reader. In one of his recent visits to Columbus he delivered an address in the Irill of the House of Representatives. J. N. very much disliked the name of 'The Immortal,' and always requested the newspaper boys not to mention him by that title. He never paid for accommodations, he traveled from Maine to California without paying a cent of railroad fare. His gaunt form and long flowing hair were afamilar sight to every hotel man in the country. It is told that at one time he asked a hotel keeper what his bill was. The proprietor jocosely remarked that he would throw off half the bill. J. N. remarked that hewouldn't be outdone in generosity by anyone, and that be would throw off the other half. He has been in every national inauguration for j-ears and one of his later trips was to New Orleans, at the time of the death of Jefferson Davis, of whom he was a great admirer, although his brothers, all prominent men, fought in the Union army."

balanced, and for manv years he has J,,l|ronaye. /, ... ,, liisnlvi'il, 1 hut a copy of these resolutions he sent, to lion II. N. iilgglnhntlmin, l'resident of the World's Fair Columbian Exposition,

Whoa Emma.

Emma Thomas, of Linden, LIBS sued for a divorce from her husband, Fred Thomas, who works on the Clover Leaf road, receiving §65 a month and all the risks he can find. Fred is not the right kind of a chap according to the complaint of Emma. She loved him very dearly but he treated her most outrageously. He walked over her and made life a regular burden. "He did not hear her proud heart beat,

Heavy and slow beneath his feet," but he just kept on failing to provide, swearing like a British soldier at Flanders and finally capped the climax by deserting her. She states that he is the owner of the Linden Novelty Works,containing about $300 worth of stuff and in addition to a decree of divorce she asks that the Novelty Works bo sold and the proceeds turned over to her for the support of herself and child. Frederick, from his exalted perch on a box car, has nothing to say.

Mad Dog Killed.

Wednesday on the farm of A.S. Clemens, 3£ miles south of the city, a mad dog was killed after having bitten a horse and a dog belonging to Mr. Clemens. It also bit a horse belonging to Frank Murray while he was driving along the highway. Tne dog was killed by a hired man of Mr. Clemens. It had to be shot three times and then knocked on the head with an ax. It caused considerable excitement in the neighborhood while it ran about snapping at everything within reach.

Sixty-rive ice Creams.

John Steele, down in the Balhinch neighborhood, threshed Wedn laj and in the evening invited all the hands and neighbors in to a big ice cream and cake supper. Sixty-five persons were served and a gay time was held until two o'clock in the morning. Music was furnished bv Charley Miller, of Mis souri, on the violin, and Miss Lotie Ware played the organ.

The Last Examination,

The last teachers' examination for license was attended by the usual happy and appropriate mortality. The following is the result: Of the 55 examined 15 succeeded in getting licenee. Of these, three were for Bix months and twelve for twelve months. Of these twelve there were Beven second grade licenses.

WILL SUPPORT THE FAIR.

The Colored Baptists Approve of Sunday Closing—Miscellaneous Business. The Twenty-third Indiana General Baptist Sunday School Convention met again Wednesday afternoon at the Second Baptist church. W. H. Beecher, of Evansville, opened the services by reading the scriptures, and was followed by Rev. J. D. Crow, of Evansville, who preached the annual introductory sermon. His text was, "Except your righteousness exceeed that of the Pharisees ye can in no wise enter the kingdom of heaven," and his words received close attention. Rev. J. R. Pettiford, paBtor of the A. M. E. church, was introduced to the convention and spoke briefly. Rev. J. R. Miller made a short a Jdress. Letters from various Sunday schools were read showing them to be in a flourishing condition. A financial committee of three was appointed. The following resolutions were passed:

WiimiKAs, the nianajrement of tlie Coluiii. ltiiin K.\posit,ion lias deckled to dose the tjut.es of Hie World's l''air on l^iin 'ay, he It

Ucsnh'i'tl, That the Indiana'General Haptlst S. S. Convention (colored) now in sesslsn at. Crawfordsville, Ind., heartily endorses tlds action and regards it, as one of the strongest arguments supporting the oft repeated assertion that tlds it) a Christian nation. /iYxci/tr/,Tliat we hereby pledgeiour Christian

Chicago, advising him of this action. In the evening the services

evening tne services were

opened by a song from the Second Baptist church choir. Rev. Isabella led in prayer and the choir sang, "Hand on the Wall." Tha address of the evening was then delivered by Rev. Manual from the text, "Behold what manner of love." Rev. Manual is pastor of the Second Baptist churoh at New Albany and his eloquence was much appreciated by the audience. The meeting was cloned"with prayer by Rev. B. Farrell, of Indianapolis. The collection amounted to over 84.00

The convention assembled Thursday at nine o'clock with Rev. S. Clay, of Terre Hante, in the chair. Rev. C. F. Williams, pastor of the South Calvary ohurch, Indianapolis, led the devotional exercises, the choir sung "Blest Be the Tie That Binds," and Rev. Preston, of Olive church, Indianapolis, offered a praver. The business before the convention in the morning was to unite th eastern and western Indiana Baptist Sunday School Associations. Fractional differences had heretofore kept them apart,, but a better feeling now prevails and, acting under the principles that iu union there is strength, both associations sent delegates here to form a new and stronger organization. Officers for the new association were elected as follows:

President— Rev. J. N. Khnbrough, ol JJiightwood. Vice-President—F. P. Green, ol'Connersville.

Recording Secretary—Miss Eugenia Rollins, of Vlneennes. Assistant—Miss Mary I), Horuady, of Seymour. 'J reasurer—N. A. Seymour, of Indianapolis

A welcome was then made by Rev. J. R. Miller, of this city, aud a feeling response was made by MiBS Mary Broiles, of Indianapolis. After a ten minute recess committee composed of Rev. Lewis and W. C. Clark, of Bloomington, escorted the new officers to their places. Rev. F. Farrell, of Indianapolis, delivered the introductory sermon. A committee on enrollment was appointed consisting of Rev. A. W. Jordon, of Lafayette, Rev. Byrd, Mrs. Mary Washington, of this city, Mrs. White and Owens. The financial committee is composed of Prof. W. H. Ferguson, of Evansville Rev. Byrd and George Oliver. More letters from schools were read which were very encouraging. A meeting will be held this evening to which the public is cordially invited. The sessions were continued all day Friday.

Settled With Boulehan, Quillen & Co, The

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Houlehan, Quillen ife Co.. by Thursday night's fire was not nearly so large as was at first given out. Many things supposed to be ruined were found to be but slightly damaged. The adjusters went carefully through the stock with the proprietors and found the loss to be $2,350. This was accepted by the firm as damage in full* The adjustments in each case were perfectly satisfactory. Estimating the loss on the shoe store at 813,500 the total IOBB then to building and 6tock amounted to $17,450.

A Peacemaker.

Clarence Patton wants it distinctly understood that he did not have much to do with the Downs fight three weeks ago. He did not strike John Downs at all. He merely knocked down a couple of the Henry boys, punched the head of another young gentleman who got gay and in his poor weak way acted the peacemaker as far as possible. The insinuation that he had a part in the fight is wholly unjust and unwarrantable and it affords us peculiar pleasure to square

Mr. Patton with the community in which he lives.

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Election of Offioers.

Typograpical Union No. 229 met this Wtiek at their hall and held a good meeting. A delegate was elected to the National Federation of Labor which meets at South Bend in August. After the transaction of other business the following officers were elected:

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President—A. E. Ruffner. Vice President--Ralph Southard. Recording Secretary—s. D. Symmes. Secretary Treasurer—Ben W.Wilhlt©.Sergeant at Arms—George Hauser. Exeoutlve committee—Parker Willis,Wallace E Coous and Ed S. Hoyland.