Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 9 February 1894 — Page 3

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Our Special Cost Sale

Will continue this week.

Avail yourself of this oppor­

tunity to buy goods cheaper

than you ever saw them.

Yours truly,

ABE LEVIN50N.

,000 Bushel Potatoes.

We have just received 1,000 bushel of choice Michigan Potatoes that we will sell at

75

cents per bushel.

Flour at Prices Never Heard of Before.

50 lbB Pride of Peoria $1.00 25 lbs Pride of Peoria 50 50 lbs Pure Gold 1.00 25 lbs Pure Gold 50 50 lbs Eureka Flour 80 25 lbs Eureka Flour 40

The above prices for Flour were never heard of before and will run for a short time only.

SUGAR

25 lbs New Orleans Sugar.. .................. .81.00 24 lbs White Extra Sugar 1.00 22 lbs Granulated 1.00 23 lbs New York A 1.00 1 Kucket Fine Syrup .75 1 Gallon Fine Syrup .35 1 lb Good Raisins 05 1 lb Lima Beans 05 1 lb of all package coffee 25

"We are Belling goods at prices never heard of before in all lines. They must go. We buy in oar load lots and pay the cash and must sell at the above prices for cash only.

Barnhill.Hornaday&Pickett

Furniture, Stoves, Queensware and Groceries.

DIRT DEFIES THE KING. THEN

SAPOLIO

IS GREATER THAN ROYALTY ITSELF.

Cleanliness is next to Godliness." We use only

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SANTA CLAUS SOAP,

And White Wings of Purity Spread their radiance around us.

SANTA CLAUS SOAP

IS THE BEST FOR EVERY HOUSEHOLD USE.

ALL GROCERS KEEP IT.

f\\DE. ONLY BY

N.K.FAIRBANK a CO.

CHICAGO.-

A RIDICULOUS MOB,

It Makes a Great Parade and Then Flunks.

BOONE COUNTY A LAUGHING STOCK.

Lebnnon the Scene of an KxcitinR Attempt At Lynch Law, Which Fails ItecauBe the Mob Lacked Nerve.

Special to The Jojrual. LEBANON, IND., Feb 5.—All Lebanon is in a state of frenzied excitement and her streets are filled with an angry mob of several hundred citizens of wealth and social standing, all thirsty for the blood of Frank Hall, a burly negro. llall, on Saturday night, between 0 and 10 o'clock, went to the house of Mrs. Mary Akers. four miles east of Lebanon, and represented himself as a cab driver from Lebanon, and that lie had brought some of her friends from the city. Mrs. Akers admitted him, when she was confronted by an ugly looking pistol in tiie hands of llall. who forced her 1o eld toliis lecherous desires. The victim of the outrage is a widow, having several children. As soon as possible Mrs. Akers clothed herself and with her children went to her nearest neighbor and told the story. Assistance was summoned and tracks leading from her doorstep in the snow were followed until they led directly to Hall's house, one mile farther east from the Akers home. He was arrested, taken to Lebanon and lodged in jail.

News of the brutal offense became circulated early yesterday morning, and about 9 o'clock Sheriff Troutman received information that a movement was on foot to drag Hall from his cell in the jail and hang him without mercy. He hurried his prisoner overland to the Indianapolis-jail but not anticipating mob violence to-day brought him back to Lebanon this morning at 8 o'clock for a preliminary hearing, intending to return him to Indianapolis to-night.

Arrived in Lebanon. Hall was hurried to the jail, but before he could be taken to the court house a mob of 200 prominent citizens came riding in from the neighborhood of the crime ac" companied by the relatives of Mrs. Akers. the victim. They went to the jail and demanded the prisioner, but the Sheriff refused to give kim up. The mob then gathered about the jail and waited for the appearance of the wretch. Early in the afterooon the sheriff and a large posse of deputies issued from the jail with llall in their midst and started for the court house.

A DRAMATIC 8CKNE.

The mob immediately closed in and the deputies were pushed back and a female relative of Mrs. Akers hurried before the terrified negro. "He's the man! He's the man!" she sobbed, and a great angry cry for blood at once arose and a rope was placed in the woman's hand and she threw the noose over the negro's head. Tho mob then started with him but a strong deputy sheriff broke through the crowd and with one slash cut the rope. He was at once joined by his fellow officers, some of whom drew revolvers. It was plain to be seen that the officers were in sympathy with the mob and were making a show of duty. However, the mob fell back like chickens and llall was taken to the court room. He waived trial and at once pleaded guilty. The court promptly sentenced liim to :il years in the penitentiary.

While this was going on in the court house the mob gathered in front and began yelling like so many demons. Tlis sheriff looked out of the upstairs window and gave them the laugh. He stated that he had telegraphed to Indianapolis for the militia and that if they didn't clear out in short order he would run them in for disorderly conduct.

The news about the militia had a very soothing effect on the mob and the howling ceased. The mob made a monkey of itself as it could easily have taken Hall from the officers on their way to the court house. It really lacked the small amount of nerve necessary for the job. The pris" oner is now in the judge's library smoking a cigar and taking life easy.

A Fresh Kiln Opened.

A fresh kiln of 277.000 brick has just been opened at the yard of the Crawfordsville Pressed Brick Co. and they are much superior to former kilns. A better brick can't be produced in the United Sates is the opinion of experts. A sample can be seen at THE JOUKNAI, office.

CLlje (CrafoforitebilU $ourital.

VOL. 52-ITO. 6 CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5), 1894—TWELVE PAGES PART FIRST

REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION.

Tin* OVnti'iil MrrtJn^:—John K. HonnHl Chosen Cluiiriiiitu.

The new Republican Central Committee met Saturday in the court room for the purpose of organization. All the townships were represented, there being thirty-five of the forty two committeemen present. C. N. Williams, the retiring chairman called the meeting to order and made a brief address, in which he took occasion to thank the Republicans for their loyalty and faithful service during the six years lie had served them as chairman. The selection of a chairman being the first business in order a motion was mad« to proceed to the election. John 11. Honnell was placed in nomination and was unanimously and enthusiastically elected. In accepting the position Mr. I5onne.ll made a brief address but one which meant business and work. The personnel of the new committee is such that he will be heartily seconded in his efforts to secure a rousing victory in this county next fall. A resolution was unanimously adopted extending thanks to the retiring' chairman, C. N. Williams, for the vigilant, faithful and effective work during the last six years he has served as the directing head of the party. The executive committee will be named by Chairman l.ionnell within the next few days. The selection of a Secretary and Treasurer was placed in the hands of the executive committee when appointed. The committee then adjourned to meet on Saturday, March 3, at which time the date of holding the county convention will be fixed.

Meharry Cemetery ANgociation Reorganized. February 1 a reorganization of the Meliarry Cemetery Association occurred at the home of I. N. Meliarry. By the death of David Meharry, so long its president, it was necessary to choose one of their number to fill this place. Members of the old board living are Rev. Samuel Meharry, G. N. Meharry, S. A. R. Beach, Alex Meharry, I. N. Meharry and G. B. Hawthorn. The following persons were added as life members with the power to appoint their successors: E. S. Meharry, C. L. Beach, I. N. Meharry, A. C. McCorkle, Ira G. Meharry and John S. Martin. Officers: S. A. R. Beach, "resident G. B. Hawthorn, Treasurer G. N. Meharry, Secretary. This cemetery is situated near Meharry's Grove in Coal Creek township and is surrounded by an elegant iron fence and being heavily endowed by the late Jesse Meharry it is one of the best kept and most beautiful cemeteries in Indiana. Many of the old settlers of the surrounding country are resting within its silent tombs.

A Warrior's Knri.

Ladoga Leader: Tom Rose, who has been appointed guardian for Tom Wells, visited his charge at the county poor farm this week, and found him so demented that he hardly showed brute intelligence. Tom Wells is seventysix years of age, served in both the Mexican war and the Rebellion, and had a classical education, but he has been a besotted drunkard for many years. He gets a pension of S?12 a month, and sometime ago got $1,200 back pay. We are informed that he spent the money, while drunk, for property in Barnard, and then deeded the property to a worthless woman. Mr. Rose will try to recover title to the property if possible.

For City Clerk.

THE JorisNAi. to-day announces the name of J. I). Tracy as a candidate for City Clerk before the Republican convention or primary election whichever may be held. Air. Tracy is known as a genial, whole souled gentleman. He served as Assistant Postmaster under the administration of Mr. Bonm-1 and his qualifications are unquestioned, lie served in an .Ohio regiment during the war but has been a resident of this city for the last twenty years.

Counterfeit Juart«rn.

Indiana towns are Hooded with counterfeit quarter dollars of the date 1H!)2. The counterfeit is very clever and can only be detected by testing the ring of the metal. At the Adams Express Co.'s office in Logansport are several specimens of the. coin, while numerous other places about that town are reported to have a greater or less number. The aggregate sum out of which the business men of Logansport have been defrauded is said to reach into the hundreds.

Kirst Premium on ItuH'CochliiR." II. L. Harlan captured the first premium on his Buff Cochin breeding pen which he sent out to the Danville (111.) Poultry Show. The premium was a box of ten cent cigars. THE JOUKNAI. has sampled the cigars and pronounces them to be as represented.

ALL'S NOISY ALONG THE POTOMAC.

'Hroiv.y Hill ami Itosn Sucrootl In Stirring 1 a

lrliKhtl\il

MttW* How

In h« I I IO O HUT on in at WaHhlngton.

A Washington special says: "There is a small cloud on the horizon of the lloosier Democratic, delegation this morning, which John 10. Lamb, of Terre Haute, brought about. Will Johnston, of Crawfordsville,•chairman of the Montgomery county central committee, is a condidate for assistant Attorney-General, lie and Congressman Brookshire disagreed over the appointment of the Crawfordsville postmaster. Now Mr. Johnston wants Brooksh ire's political scalp, Lamb would like to see the hirsute, adornment lifted. So he championed Johnston for assistant Attorney-General, and came to Washington to instruct Senator Voorliees to get into line for his Crawfordsville protege. Congressman Brooksliire's friends intimate that this is a move in Lamb's interest for Congress. But it raised a commotion in another quarter. Leroy Wade, of I'osey county, has supposed that he was a. candidate for assistant AttorneyGeneral, and Congressman Taylor has been backing him. Mr. Taylor has expected Senator Voorliees to accompany him to the Attorney-General's this morning in Wade's interest. But at the last moment the Senator "dickered." Subsequently it was learned that he was backing Lamb's candidate, Johnson, for the place Wade wants'.'

The New Comer.

Will Deninan, late of this county, was not without opposition in his race for the nomination for Auditor of Putnam county. Some of the most famous old Democrats of the Democratic stronghold were out against him but Denman won by 300 plurality. The Banner-Times thus laments the success of a "new comer:"

A large number of candidates were brought out purposely to cover up the bitter fight necessary. It must indeed be galling to old time Democrats like G. M. Black, Farmer Carter, Jerome Coleman, Win. Skelton and, not least, if last, Peter F. Stoner. to be downed by a young man of but a few years' residence in the county. These men who have gone down in their clothes for all sorts of hundreds of dollars, particularly Stoner, at divers times when the call was made, men who pay large taxes and who have been voting the ticket in old Putnam "all theii' lives" are thus ruthlessly cast aside at the behest of the ring and told to stand back for a newcomer.

Death of Old I'et.

"Pet," the faithful old mare of Dr. Ensminger, died at his home to-day of injuries received hast Sunday while playing in his barnyard. For the past year Pet had been on the retired list, and well had she merited the reward of rest. She was twenty-six years old and for the past twenty-three years had been in the Doctor's service, always willing, always gentle, always a model horse. Her life was not one spent in vain and many men have passed away after longer lives and less service to the world. In fair or stormy weather she was always the same, day. time or night-time hurrying the physician to the bedside of pain and sickness. Her life of fidelity might well stand as an example to many of us for what of worth and gentleness it illustrates.

Twisting the TIKIT'H Tall.

Dr. Tucker's Herald: At different times we have seen persons in Muhleisen's saloon at 2 o'clock in the morning. We, called the attention of the night police to the matter. He informed us that the men in the saloon were the bar-tenders. Now the question is, why are bar-tenders in the saloon at 2 a. in'.' Are they so enamored with the business that they stay there night and day? The probable explanation is there-are probably gamblers overhead and the bar-tender is paid to wait on them. Whiskv and gambling go together. The police will doubtless make a raid some of these nights before, long.

A Montgomery County Man in It. illiain L. Deninan. formerly of this city but now of Grcencastle, has been nominated by the Democracy of Putnam county as their candidate for Auditor. Mr. Deninan is a native of Ripley township where he grew to manhood. For some time he was engaged in the insurance business here and a few years ago removed to Greencastle where lie has been quite successful. He is a brother-in-law of Wallace Sparks, our genial County Clerk. His only vice is his Democracy.

Wills Probated.

Saturday afternoon the will of the late Llizabeth T. Tiffany was admitted to probate. She left two-thirds of her property to Mrs. C. S. Winn and onethird to Lucy Graham.

The will of the late J. E. Dunn has been admitted to probate. His property was left to his wife.

IMPRESSIONS OF CRAWFORDSVILLE.

What Our Copmnport taitorH S*tv Wbil* !lrrt» and What They Thought of the modern Athens*.

It is always pleasant to learn what, others think of us provided they think well and the following from the Logansport Journal in reference to the visit of the junketing party is worthy of perusal:

The committee was met at the station by Mayor Itandel and Councilmen Campbell, Reynolds and Smith, and taken in carriages to the Bobbins hotel, presided over by Am Jones, formerly of the Murdoek. An elegant, supper had been provided and th« party sat down to it and did it justice. After supper there was a visit and cigars at tlie Lotus Club, the business men's social club of the city, where the tasty and convenient arrangement of the rooms was noted between puffs of fragrant Havanas. Later in the evening the hospitality of the club waa again enjoyed until the midnight hour.

During the evening the party wa* introduced to the genial sheriff at his palatial residence, and from there taken to the elegant club house and gymnasium of the Y. M. C. A.

The Sheriff presides over a. novel arrangement, known as "The Merry-go-Konnd." The cells are within a circular iron cage and revolve on a central pivot. When the sheriff wants a prisoner he turns a lever and the cell* revolve. When the proper cell is at the door he drops the lever and hi» man is before him. The. prisoners all get a free ride when anybody is wanted, and this, no doubt, is a, pleasant diversion. The sheriff gave the machine a whirl for the edification of th« crowd, and as the different cells eumt to the front Mayor Read involuntary murmured, "Guilty, or not guilty."

The. Y. M. C. A. rooms would be a. credit to any city of metropolitan airs. The building and contents were mal« a possibility by the liberality of a Crawfordsville banker, who by a strange turn of the wheel of fortune is now almost in needy circumstances. The building contains numberless reading rooms, parlors, a large audiene* room, a splendidly equipped gymnasium under the charge of a professor of physical training and bath rooms. The building is a handsome one and the finishings and furnishings are in harmony with the imposing front.

The Crawfordsville plant i.s as near perfect as the resources of the ag* permit of in its constructions and workings. It i» too small to permit of furnishing all who desire to use th« incandescent light and it is thought that 2.000 more lights could be placed. With the revenue derived from th« total all expenses could be paid and the city would get its light free. AB it is the city uses 148 streetlights to Logansport's fit), burns them whenever it is dark whether the moon is behind time or not and pays anniially about S3,700 over and atiove the receipts. That is, the 148 lights cost 83,700 which with tho interest on the cost of tli« plant at I per cent, would make the 148 lights cost 37,000 per year less than they would cost under the Logansport contract and by 87,000 per year Crawfordsville Is ahead of us. Besides this incandescent rates there are just half what they are here, and thv citizens are saved much in this.

Tlie committee was royally entertained by the Mayor and councilmen of Crawfordsville, assisted by Mr. Fred Brown, the superintendent of the plant, Treasurer Nicholson, City Clerk Scott, and other citizens and bears them all in grateful remembrance.

The Journal acknowledges th« courtesy of the Crawfordsville JOURNAL and of other friends and regrets that the short time alloted to the visit prevented the renewing of many pleasant memories.

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