Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 23 February 1894 — Page 1

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H.

PLOWS

WE STILL SELL THE

IMPERIAL

Oliver and Gale Steel Plows.

HARROWS

WE SELL THE

Reed and Imperial SpringTooth, Disc andSpading Steel Frame Harrows.

Biiilding Hardware

IS LOWER THAN EVER.

Steamboat and Lucas Paints,

ALL COLORS.

R.TINSLEY & CO

A WATCH

Ought to be cleaned at least

every year and a half.

How long has it been since

yours was cleaned?

a C. KLINE

The Last Call

And the Last Chance

At the earnest solicitation of many customers and friends of the Trade Palace and feeling grateful to all for

the grand success of our

Net Cost Sale

will continue the same a few daj^s longer and invite you all to avail yourselves of this last chance to buy all kinds of dry goods at net first cost.

McClure & Graham.

YOL. 52-NO. 8 CRAWFOKDSVILLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1894.-TWELYE PAGES

TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES.

They Must lie Very Careful How They Dish Out the Funds They Handle.

The appellate court, in au opinion by Judge Reinhard has affirmed the judgment of the Shelby circuit court in its sentence of James U. Duty, a former trustee of Liberty township, Shelby county.

On the 3d day of October, 1890, Duty, as such trustee, gave to George M. Ray the promissory note of the township for the sum of 8500, payable Jan. 15, 1893, with 8 per cent, interest from date and attorneys' fees. He was indicted for misappropriating the funds of the township in that the amount of the debt thus contracted was in excess of the amount of the money then in the township school fund and the amount to be raised by assessment for the year in which the debt was incurred, without first obtaining an order from the county commissioners, lie was tried and sentenced to one day's imprisonment in the county jail and fined in the sum of $:»oo. '"Official misconduct." says the opinion. "•maybe of three kinds, viz.: (1) Malfeasance, or the doing of an act wholly wrongful or unlawful. (2) Malfeasance, or the omission to do an act at all. which the law requires the official to do. (3) Malfeasance, or the doing of a lawful act in an unlawful manner, or (which is the same thing) the failure to do such act in the manner prescribed by law. "The last enumeration characterized the act in the indictment and is fully covered by the criminal statute."'

For County Treasurer.

James O. McCormick is announced in to-day's Joi'KNAI. as a candidate for Treasurer of Montgomery county, before the Republican convention. Mr. McCormick was the unsuccessful candidate for the same office at the last election, but went down in defeat before the landslide of that year. He made a good race then and there is no reason why lie will not make a winning race this year, lie was born in this county forty-seven years ago. and has always lived in Brown township. His occupation has been that of a farmer, a merchant and a. millei in which latter business he is now engaged. His business qualifications are first-class in every respect, and he is known to be a man of the strictest integrity and above reproach.

A Helpful Meeting.

Mrs. Louise Tomson, chairman of the temperance committee of the synod of Indiana and a W. C. T. U. State Superintendent, held an interesting and helpful meeting for mothers at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon and occupied the prayer meeting hour at Center church that evening with a gospel temperance Bible reading. Mrs. Thomson is a winning speaker and held the attention of her audiences closelv-

Young Outlaws at Work.

The young toughs who were burned out of their resort in Market street hollow the other night have followed the star of empire eastward in its course. They have gone across the iron bridge and in the Devan hollow near the disreputable iron bridge saloon they are digging a large cave.-The authorities should by all means go there and blow the place out with dynamite. It will prove a breeding pen for criminals if left uninterrupted.

Death of Kev. G. S. Plumley. Rev. G. S. I'lumley, D. D., the father of Mrs. G. S. Burroughs, died Wednesday of Bright's disease, at the Presbyterian hospital in New York City. Mr. I'lumley was one of the most prominent divines in Conneticut where his work had been before he went to New York City for treatment. The many friends of Mrs. Burroughs extend their sympathy to her in her affliction.

1'eojjle'B Convention.

The People's party convention for the purpose of nominating a county ticket will be held at the court house on Saturday, March 17, at 2 o'clock. Clay Jarvis. W. B. (fill and others will address the convention. All who believe in the principles of the People's pfrty are invited to participate in the proceedings. The ladies are especially invited.

A Popular Ijeeturer.

Dr. H. C. Hovey delivered his lecture, "Mammoth Cave, and Other Magnificent Caverns," before the Young Men's Christian Union of Boston last Saturday evening to an, overflowing house. Standing room was at a premium and many wen turned away unable to gain admittance.

Fire Alarms Repaired.

The fire alarm system has been thoroughly repaired and is now in good working order. If your house gets on fire just turn in the alarm and the bell will tinkle all right.

THE GRIM REAPER.

Death Relieves the Sufferings ONMIHSI.UIU Alfrey—Funeral Services on Saturday.

It is with unusual regret we olironiele the death of Miss Lulu Alfrey, which occurred at 3 o'clock Thursday a. m. at her home, the residonce of her father. Mr. Henry Alfrey. on East Jefferson street.

Her death was not unexpected. It has long been realized by her family that her life was in the grasp of the fatal consumption, and that they could only hope to prolong a little while her days, and ameliorate her sufferings. For that, everything that medical skill, travel, climate and the loving care of a devoted household could afford was done. She was a young woman of fine character. possessed of artistic talent. cation was obtained at St. Terre Haute, where she graduated in June of ISO']. She was beautiful, refined in style, generous, kind and ambitious to fill her world with happiness and good. Miss Alfrey was born in Delaware county. 1 nd., March I. 1ST], and is at the time of her death, lacking one week, twenty-three years old. Her health began to fail some months previous to her graduation, and since then the progress of her disease has been unstopped, although nothing possible was left undone for her relief and cure. The Winter following her graduation the family spent in El Paso, Mexico, going north as the Summer approached, passing the early months in New Mexico, and the later in Monitou. In August of same year she returned to Crawfordsville and remained at home till December last, when accompanied by her father and lister she went South. For two mouths the genial climate and advantages of Jacksonville, Fla., were tried in the hope of improvement but from the first it was evident that no such change could be expected, and on last Wednesday morning she was brought home. It was a very great gratification to her and her family that she was permitted to reach home even alive. On Thursday Miss Alfrey received baptism, and was on confession of her faith in Christ admitted to the membership in Center church by the session, called together in her sick room for that object.

She was Her eduMarv's of

The funeral services will be held at her father's l'esidence on Saturday afternoon at 'J o'clock. The services will be conducted by the choir and pastor of Center church, and the interment will be made at Oak Hill.

A Prohibition Convention.

There will be a mass convention of Prohibitionists, and all others interested in law and order, at the court house on Thursday, March 1, 10 a. m., and 1 p. m.. for the selection of delegates to the State convention and the nomination of a county ticket. Both ladies and gentlemen are invited to participate iii this convention. Good speakers will be present and the courtesies of the convention, for the purposes of discussion, will be kindly extended to all who believe in good goverment. whether they be members of the Prohibition party or not. Every patriot and lover of home and country is most respectfully invited to attend this convention.

T. E. BALLARD

Chairman Pro. Cent. Com.

In the Defense of the Captalu.

To the Kditor of The Journal. Justice prompts me to come to the rescue of my good friend Capt. Talbot. I guess some one that catches redheaded fish must have been the father of the statement that was in Wednesday's JOURNAL. I do now affirm over my own name that Capt. Talbot and 1 did see a lloek of red-breasted robins at the time and place mentioned in your former notice. A man that tells you he caught a wild duck with a snare while snaring suckers is like the story he tells of catching red-headed fi.SJH. I think I am onto the man who told you the peckerwood story. I think he was my friend. Judge Snyder.

ItouiN SON.

'i v. *'or County Treasurer. William Johnson is announced in today's JOUKNAL as a candidate for Treasurer of Montgomery county before the Republican convention. Mr. Johnson is one of the substantial farmers of this county and is known by all who have had dealings with him for his sturdy honesty and strict integrity. He is a popular gentlemen, a thorough going Republican and would be a strong candidate. Scott township, where he lives, is Enthusiastic in his support.

On of V«uue.

The suit of John K. Thompson against the town of Veedersburg, for S5,000 damages, has been brought here on a change of venue. Mr. Thompson has an inflated idea of the wealth of Veedersbury.

STUDENTS CELEBRATE.

W»nhlnK(«n'H llirtluiay IN Duly ami Gloriously Observed by liival Factions.

The demonstrations of the Sophomore and Freshman classes of the college so boisterously begun Wednesday were continued Thursday. Wednesday evening the Sophs and a number of the Seniors attended Dr. Bill in a body, occupying the front part of tlyj parquet. The leading lady wore the class colors and was vociferously cheered every time she appeared. Just before the last act a huge banner inscribed "'9t5" was dropped before the curtain from the Hies and was greeted with commingled cheers and hisses. After the show the Sophs and Seniors inarched in a body to the campus, where the Freshies and Juniors had had been liring an anvil for hours. The rival factions yelled and sung about for several hours but did not "get together." Several of the faculty were present and a couple of policemen on hand, but nothing rash was attempted.

Thursday the fun began early. The Sophs had lun.g a big banner on the pole in front of the W. K. T. Co.'s office and a party of wild Freshmen, tearing it down, carried it to the jail where it was tauntingly hung over the prisoners' department. The Freshmen then planted a. large banner of their own on the court house tower where it waved triumphantly until o'clock p. m. At that time Judge Harney, annoyed by the crowds of students chasing through the building, ordered the janitor to take the flag down. Down it came in a jiffy. The Freshmen were flocking up to get it, but a body of Sophs shut them off on the st '_irs and for a short time had possession of the court liouse. The janitor, however, secreted the flag and for quite a while both factions hustled about the building bewildered and confused. It finally became evident, however, that the flag was not to be obtained, so both parties began to parade the streets, uttering the class yells.

At:' o'clock the Sophs went to the jail in a body and the turnkey was finally persuaded to take down the "9ii banner. He refused to surrender it to the class, however. The Sophs had then succeeded in getting the Freshies banner from the court house and their own from its bad pre-eminence on the jail. They had possession of neither emblems, however.

The Kantem Star.

Wednesday the gentlemen of the Eastern Star most pleasantly entertained the ladies. After a pleasant musical programme, a mock initiation was carried out, the gentlemen conducting the work being attired in petticoats. The fun was fast and furious and at its conclusion an elegant supper was served.

A comedy that is playing to large houses nightly everywhere will be the mext attraction at Music Hall, Feb. «8. The piece of "Zeb" is one of the cleverest constructed comedies ever written. and is extremely funny from beginning to end. some of the characters are positively new and original to the stage. One character introduced is that of Sis Hopkins, by the clever soubrette, Miss Rosd Milville. She originated and created this part and has made a decided hit in every large city throughout the country, ller personation of a densely ignorant country lass is very original, her idiotic stare and arrangement of hair being immensely funny.

VOUNTSVILLK.

Brook Thomas was in town Wednesday. Frank Sebo, from Annapolis, was with us this week.

Rev. Hughes, from Montieello, has been visiting J. F. Hapworth. The Hoard of Commissioners were here Wednesday inspecting the small bridge.

The Yount Woolen Mills Co.. have adopted the cash svstem in place of cheeks.

George llultz is so far. the' champion sardine eater, having eaten boxes in one day.

Mr. and Mrs. Willian Swearingen entertained a party of Youutsville folks Wednesday.

Mr. Trotter, of New Market, has rented Dr. Davidson's place and will move March 1.

It is time we were getting some organization in this place before the M. X. O's. get too much of a holt.

The basket supper of last Saturday night was postponed until Saturday night, Feb. :.M. Everybody invited to take part.

Prof Hultz, while trying an experiment in heating water in a bottle that was corked up had an explosion, causing great excitement among the scholars. He should remember that a glass bottle is not equal to a boiler.

Kor Sale or Cash Kent.

Win. Henry farm, 80 acres, one and a half miles southeast of city, at a bargain on easy terms. See* J. N. Morgan.

ANY style cabinets $1 per dozen lit Mrs. Willis & Son's. tf

lonnral.

PART FIRST

THE CITY IN BRIEF.

What People Are Doing, What Tli«j Arc Baying, and Whore They Arc Oolng.

—A daughter has been born to Itr. and Mrs. Homer Hills. —Mrs. Jennie Peterson, of New Ross, is the guest of her son, Frank Davis. —The infant child of John Ooodmai of east Jefferson street died Thursday morning. —Sheriff Davis learned at the Insane Asylum Wednesday that John I. Courtney is very low and likely to H« at any time. —The Montgomery county Womai'i Christian Temperance Union will holai its semi-annual meeting in this «ity Friday. March L'. —Through mistake the art portfolio coupon was omitted from last week'» Joi'KNAi.. Subscribers can get number 3 without the coupon. —The P.O.S. of A. camp will attend service in a. body at the Kaptist church on next Sunday morning, and listen t* an address by Rev. G. P. Fuson. —The Musical Amateurs are arranjfihg a beautiful cantata which thej will give March 12. The public wiH be given further particulars later.

—The Citizens bank and the FirM, National bank were closed Thursday, and the employes devoted the day to a. study of the character of George Washington. —Rockville Tribune: Miss 11 attic Harding, of Crawfordsville, who him been visiting her uncle, W. II. Harding, left for Greencastle Monday, where she will remain a few days with friends before returning to her home

Small Fire. j|

Thursday fire broke out" in the rear part of the old Brooker place oa Pike street, now occupied by the dree* making establishment of the Misse« Wheat. The department was promptly on hand and by hard work saved tli« building. The loss was about ftlOO.

Marriage licenses.

Charles W. Plaukenhorn and AnniM Fowler.

MOW ROSS.

W. A. Krown, of Sliannondale. win here Friday. Ivy and Elsie Howman,. of Ortb. visited here Sunday.

Several from here attended the Vaacleave sale on Tuesday. There will be a debate next Friday evening at the school house.

J. E. Mount, of Darlington, transacted business here last Friday. Several of our population are attending services at Providence this week.

Seven applicants for graduation ara preparing for the affray in the near future. ljuitc a number of the K. of P. attended the district meeting at Crawfordsville.

The Vaneleave brothers, of th» Jamestown

I'rexs.

promise to edit

New Ross paper in a short time. The W. C. T. U. will give a free entertainment at the Christian church ON Sunday evening. Everybody come.

Rev. Plunkett, of Crawfordsville, will conduct a week's meeting at the Christian church, commencing March 3.

There was quite a disturbance in the north end last Friday night and drops of blood hovered over the moon of peace.

Mrs. Loop has moved back from Crawfordsville and is occupying the Crawford building on North Green street.

The examination for graduation of Walnut township will be held at the school house at this place on Saturday, March 17.

I.ADOUA.

Mumps are plentiful in town at present. (ieorge Harney and \V. F. Epperson were in Chicago Monday.

Win. Hoswell, of Noblesville, was the guest of Joe Daughertv Wednesday.

Farmers' Institute was held in the opera house Thursday and Frida of this week.

There will be many delegates to the Christian 'Endeavor convention at Crawfordsville next week. .1. C. Snyder. Frank Osborne, (J. E. Brewer, A. W. Wood and I'. B. Ford attended K. of P. lodge at Crawfordsville Tuesday night.

Mrs. Joe Daughertv. Mrs. Richard Smith, Mis. Rachael Fink and Zed Yeagley attended the funeral of Mrs. Dan Yeaglev. of Crawfordsville. Tuesday.

Tlie i'uzzlp Solved.

Perhaps no local disease has puzzled and battled the medical profession more than nasal catarrh. While notimmediatel fetal it is among the most nauseous and disgusting ills the flesh is heir to, and the records show very few or no cases of radical cure of chronic catarrh by any of the many modes of treatment until the introduction of Ely's Cream Balm a few years ago. The success of this preparation has been most gratifying and surprising. No druggist is without it.

C1.0VKK. Timothy and Blue Graos at II. R. Tinsley &• Co.'s. 2t