Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 6 April 1894 — Page 5

The Wonderful Success

Of our first month's business has so far exceeded our expectations that the manager of the

THE AMERICAN

Leaves Monday night for Cincinnati (where our factory is situated and where all clothing for the American is manufactured) to select patterns for another large invoice of goods tor this great store.

The thousands of patrons who have made purchases of us during the past month now realize the the great advantage in buying direct from the manufacturer.

Our Custom Tailoring Dept.

Is receiving the reward it merits. Buyers appreciate the fact that every yard of our elegant assort- M. ment of woolens is new. We employ none but skilled workmen and your order left with the American is a guarantee that you will be properly dressed. Inspect our line before placing }Tour order.

Wholesale and Retail One-Price Clothiers, Tailors, Hatters

and Furnishers.—Cor. Main and Green Sts.

P. S. James R. Howard and Will Murphy are with the American

WindowCurtains

Curtain Poles, Window Cranes, Stair Buttons, Brass Rods, and Everything In Brass Goods. Window Brushes and Rubbers,

Carpet Stretchers and Tacks, Scrubbing Brushes and Brooms

And everything needed for house cleaning at

ROSS BROS., 99=CENT STORE.

ARE YOU GOING TO

Build Fcncc This Spring?

Or any other Spring for that matter. If you are, The "Practical" Fence, built with a Practical Fence Machine in a practical manner, is what }ou must have.

The "Practical is a woven-picket fence made by yourself right were you use it, with a little machine weighing less than five pounds. It re-

quires so few heavy posts that you won't believe it till you see it. Each panel is held off the ground taut and stiff by our patent truss-wire support. This support alone is worth the entire cost. You can't have a good wire fence without it. even, an old barbed wire fence is made of double value by it.

Our "Practical" Fence Machine will take out and replace pickets in any woven fence. With it you can cut the fence and after driving through make your fence as good as ever. Yon can't do that with anything else.

Our "Practical Rrace for end posts you want for any kind of a wire fence. A section of this fence may be seen at the Marble Yard of J. W. Howard, corner of Green and Market streets.

When you see it you will remember that thia was the only fence shown at last year's fair that was worth looking at.

ONLY TEN DOLLARS FOR FARfl RIGHT, MACHINE AND TENSION APPLIANCES.

Enquire of J. W. Howard as above, or John Ale Ale vy at the Natural §|J Oas Office, Crawfordsville, Ind.

THE POSITIVE CURE.

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VOL,. 52-NO. 14 CEAWFOEDSVILLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, A I'KM •!, 1894,—TWELV E PACES A S E O N

HIE ORPHANS' HOME.

Colli met to bi' ii neil I'ridny—Short M»ctch the ruil(liui

The ounty Commissioners (lid not close tin1 contract, with .1. S. Tinsley for tlu' erection of the Orphans' Home before, they adjourned Monday. They, however, said that Mr. Tinsley would jret the job, and (.'has. Johnston was instructed to write up a contract with Mr. Tinsley and the Commissioners and the same would he signed Friday. Work will be commenced upon the building1 next week, and the matter will be hurried through to completion. \V. F. Tucker will do the brick work, and the stone will be furnished by Fred Eandel. About 200,000 brick will be required.

The new building will be of brick, and have stone trimmings, two story, with basement and garret. In the basement will be six apartments for the laundry, furnace, fuel, storage, dry room and vegetables. Upon the first floor will be seven rooms and closets. Here will be the kitchen, dining room, play room, reception room, sick room, sitting room and a bed room. On the second floor will be six apartments, three bed rooms, two dormitories, bathroom and large halls. The building will be supplied with gas and water pipes, and be wired for electric lights. It will be covered with a slate roof, and have several verandas. It will be a building, when finished, that will be a credit to our county, as well as a comfortable and convenient home for the unfortunate youths of our midst.

Lew Wallace at Sliiloli.

Gen. Lew Wallace, accompanied by M. M. Munhall, Capt. G. li. Brown and Tom Nicholson, left on Tuesday for the battle field of Sliiloli. They go to accompany a government surveyor over the route taken by the Third Division at the battle of Shiloh, in order to ascertain how far the division marched this eventful day. There has always been a disagreement as to the distance, the army writers generally stating that it was about six miles. This statement has been the cause of a denunciation of the movement of this division, and the survey is to correct this. The actual distance was about seventeen miles, and when this is shown it will throw fresh light upon the movements of this division. Tom Nicholson went alt ng as official photo grapher.

Suit oil l»oinl.

lid Pennefeather has brought suit against Henry Clements, contractor, and A. F. Ramsey and Robert Clements. bondsmen. It is alleged that Henry Clements received the contract from the County Commissioners to repair the S perr.v bridge and that Clen ents employed Pennefeather to wor with and without his team. The total sum was S1S1.10 and of this there yet remains unpaid $10.85. Suit is therefore brought upon the bond given to the County Commissioners, for the faithful performance of the work'. Paul it Brunei- are the attorneys for the plaintiff.

Change* of Firm.

The grocery linn of Mi-Mullen it Son lias sold out to Lem McMullen and Will Rob. The present firm is composed of two well known young men who are possessed of business qualitios of sutlieient strength to make a success of their business. They will remain at the same stand and will treat all their customers in a manner that will be a benefit to tlieir pocket books as well as please, the palate of the most fastidious.

Kroke His Arm.

Earl Johnson, son of Sam Johnson, of the postoflice. fell Monday and broke both bones of his right arm between the wrist and elbow, one bone being slivered. Earl was taken sick last October with typhoid fever and had been out of school until yesterday, when at play at the Willson school building he met with this accident.

Kouml for Plainflelil.

Marshal Brothers left on Tuesday for Plainfield with Lon Paxton, the person who stole the horso of Dr. Ilutchings. Paxton will be placed in the reform school to remain three years, and by that time he may be wiser than to take a horse and buggy in order to take his girl a buggy riding.

Letter I.iHt,

Following is the list of letters remaining uncalled for in the postoflice at Crawfordsville, Ind., for the week ending April :s, 1804. The persons calling for same please say "advertised:" Aulfrey Henry Howell Ed Carr W Kelly Miss Myrtle Davis James Kemp William FreemajaMrsFranc'sMartin Mrs A Greer Ford Smith Mrs Nannie

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Tin* .Multrr (Jrows in I ntcrt'i-t. The matter of the removal of Coates College from Terre Haute to this city is still beiny agitated, and there seems to be a growing t'ecliny that it would be a great benefit to have this institution ill this city. It might solve the co-educational plan for Wabash college in getting this college here. The following is the latest special on the matter:

I'nless tf.-ii.0()( is pledged for the payment of Coates college debts within the next few months that institution will undoubtedly be removed from Terre Haute to Crawfordsville. The liabilities of the college at present aggregate STti.ooo. with Slot!,ooo assets. This financial condition has been a burden to those interested in the institution, and it is now generally understood that the debt must be paid.

The offer made by Wabash College to take the Terre Haute institution still stands good. The Wabash College board agrees to take Coates College, pay its indebtedness and leave the real estate clear in this city, for the benefits that can be derived through coeducation, and the splendid advantages already established at the Terre Haute institution. The offer has considerable weight with the Coates College board from the fact that the present financial embarrassment is of many years' standing.

OiUH-r Actions of a M'onuiii.

There was an unknown woman at JheVandaliadepotMonday morning who acted like she might be unbalanced in her mind. She first walked down the platform and jumped high into the air to the railroad track, and went on down the track. Presently she came back and walking to the south of the platform, turned and ran back and jumped itgain upon the railroad. Then she went on to the road and turned toward town. Presently she returned walking upon the rail, and passed on toward the south. She stopped and after doing some yelling turned and walked the rail until near the water tank, where the engine was taking water. Then she stepped to one side and rushed across in front of the engine, onto the platform, jumped to the ground, running around the water tank, she. stepped into a mud-puddle, and ran to a fence, where she was still standing when the train pulled out. She was dressed in a white and red spotted dress, and had the appearance of being temporarily insane.

Who Were the l'arties?

Frankfort Vrcxtxnl: The practical joke played upon two couples from Crawfordsville. as they stepped aboard the andalia train Monday evening to go to tlieir home, after a visit here, will not soon be forgotten by the parties interested. No sooner had they said good bye to friends and started to board the train, than they were surprised to see hands full of rice thrown after them. For a minute it rained rice in their immediate vicinity, ami the eyes of numerous by-standers were upon them, as they are upon all newly married people, and everybody on the train turned their heads to catch sight of the wedding party as they entered the train. It. is only fair to all partie concerned to say that they passe through the ordeal in good style, and got some experience which may some day be used to a good advantage. It was all a huge joke, planned and successfully carried out by their friends here, and the victims will now wait for an opportunity to play even.

Hon to (Jet Itieli.

To tl 10 Editor The Jnuriiiil. The following shows how easv it is to accumulate :i fortune, providing you systema.ticc.ally save money. The figures show what would be the result at the end of til fy years by saving a certain amount, each day and putting it at interest at the rate of six percent. One cent, a day, S'.C.o: ten cents, 80.501: twenty cents, »10.000: thirty cents, §2n,f 1: and soon. Nearly every person wastes in twenty or thirty years an amount which if saved and carefully invested would make one quite independent but the principle of small saving has been lost sight of in the general desire to become wealthy in a short time. W. H. RASOH.

Kevival at Frankfort.

Frankfort Crasvcnt: A wave of religious excitement has swept over I1 rankfort in the past two months. Hundreds have united with her various churches. Will the Spirit continue to move and redeem this city from the rot of partisan rule? That will be an absorbing question a month hence.

KeHisrnation of a Township Trustee. James M. Stephenson has presented his resignation, as trustee of Madison townshif, to tho county commissioners, and it has been accepted, ile recommended as his successor, James White, and the commissioners took the matter under advisement.

Cra\rforlHville rrenlj-tery.

The spring meeting of the Crawfordsville Presbytery will be held at the First Presbyterian church on Tuesday. April 17. The ladies of the church are making preparations to entertain the visiting ministers and elders.

"Catuhrim

or mi-: nuiim,/

X'he Assemble ami l'ul Toi -c1 her I City Ticket Cjipt. 1'. llci-i-oii Is Chosen to l.cail the Hosts "I Decline (lie Nomination!" Was 1 li Oriler Willi Many.

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TICKi:l.

Mayor—W. P. llerron. Treasurer—J. M. Schultz. Clerk Newt. Wrav. Marshal Bige Hay less. Councilmen First ward. James alter second ward, Hpli Ji-itlit.il and Doe I Britton: third ward, James 11. Watson.

The Democrats of this city assembled at the court house Tuesday uiul in the presence of many Republicans selected a ticket for the May election. There was a great hurrying buck and forth by the Swallowtail faction of the last campaign, and their men were posted over the house with instructions to "jump up quick and second motions," but it seemed like it was a meeting for declining the honors that were being thrust upon our Democratic fellow-citizens.

The meeting being called to order. James Wright was selected eliairman and upon taking his seat made a short speech about the merits of the great Democratic party, and how he loved to be in the midst of his fellow partisans. He concluded by ruling himself out of order on speech making, as it was a city ticket the masses wanted, not speeches. Gus Egleman was chosen chairman and everything was then ready for trouble to commence. On motion of .Jere West it was agreed that where there was but one name for an otlice that selections be made by the entire convention, and when there were more than one name presented the Democrats seperate into wards and vote also that each ward select its own man for Councilmen.

MAVOll.

The chair then called for nomina tions for Mayor and J. M. Keeney immediately arose and named Capt. W. P. llerron, and moved to make the nomination by acclamation. The chair, however, ruled that nominations were still in order. But no other names were presented and another motion was adopted to make the nomination of Capt. llerron unanimous. This was done by a unanimous vote.

TIIKAHU KKK.

Now came the opportunity for good Democrats to decline the nominations and have their names withdrawn. Cp jumps a man and nominates some good Democrat who immediately arises and yells out, "I decline!"' The names of E. C. Griffith. J. A. Booe, .1. M. SelluIt/., 11 Goltra. James Everson and M. V. B. Smith were presented were presented for the office of City Treasurer. When the fusilade of ••declinations" was over Mr Schultz was alone, and he was nominated by acclamation. Tlu name of 10. C. Griffith was withdrawn because, as stated, he wanted to run for Councilman.

CI.KKK.

The nominations for Clerk' were called but the names were not presented in a hurried manner. Those named were Lew Dickcrson. \\. K. Wallace and Newt ray. The two first named persons declining, Mr. ray was nominated by acclamation.

A I'S 11 A I,.

Ilere a halt was called of ••declining the nomination." The names of Bige Bayless and Nat Yauec were presented and the arils sepera ted and proceeded to vote for these two men. At the conclusion of the vote the wards came together agai

a ml canvassed the vote.

If was found that Bayless had received votes and Vance Xr. Bayless was declared the nominee. ror.M

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KN.

The three wards selected their candidates as follows: First—.lames Walters.

Second—Eph Griffith (long term), and Doc Britton. Third—James II. Watson.

NOTKS.

The city election will take place on Tuesday, May 1. Capt. W P. llerron is having "greatness thrust upon him."

J. It. Bonnell was permitted to gaze upon the vast multitude from afar as he sat upon a heater.

The chairman of the Democratic City Committee has filed with the City Clerk the name of W. W. Morgan as election commissioner.#

The ward vote for Marshal was as follows: Rayless—First, 107 second, 40: third, 70 total, 21(2. Vance—First, l.'i second, 10 third, 15 total, 38. •**«.

Death of a Former Kenlileiit. Mrs. Daniel Rich, daughter of Rev. Samuel Beck, 1). D., formerly of this city, died at South Bend on March 25. The deceased was born in Putnam county, Oct. 4, 1801, and was married -n March "5, 180:'. She had been married just two years to the hour in which she died,

•'Clinrcli Member" Koastcil.

To (lie Kilitoroi The Journal. Ni.w Ross. April I!.--Will you permit ns to make a lew statements in behalf of the better class ol this community in reply to an article in the last issue of Tu i: .lor

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in last week's .IOI

iWe read

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an item written

by a "Church Member" taking objections to what we stated in regard to the Free Thinker's lecture. We stated nothing but. facts and gave the general opinion of four-fifths of his auditors, when we stated that a dose of ancient eggs should be used on that ungodly man should he return.

Now we would advise that wouldbe "ChurchMember"to turnover a new leaf and look not through a. glass that is darkened. lie, she or it, insinutes that we are "endowed with heathenism." We are of a candid opinion that a person who defends such a blasphemer as is the said lecturer, is more endowed with ignorance. Yes, dear Church Member, if you would ever amount to anything you must get out of the fog of ignoraneo which envelops you.

In conclusion let us ask the people a question: Do you toink that a man who refers to the Bible as carrion should be defended by a "Church Member?" We think not. What say you, dear reader? RicrourrcK.

The New Market Spelling Ilee. NKW MAKKICT, April 2, 180-1.—The spelling match at the Methodistchurch at this place last Friday night was but poorly attended. The programe consisted of a literary entertainment and a prize spelling match. There was to be a free, for-all match but it being so late when-the contest closed it was discarded. The rule for the evening was that contestants were to miss two words before being 'Jout." A dictionary was provided, to which all disputes regarding the spelling of words were referred. Referees were to have been appointed, but it was forgotten until it was too late to appoint them. Dr. J. E. I (catty was pronouncer. Proceeds of the evening were for the benefit of the school library, and amounted to about 5?0.5(i. The final contest lay between Mr. Steele, of Yountsville and Miss Bertha Childers, of this place.

Mr. Steele claimed the prize on the ground that Miss Bertha had missed two words before he had missed his two. On the whole it was a complicated a fl'air and ended in neither of the two winning the prize. (!. M. BUCK.

Death at New Klehmontl.

Last Sunday evening at the home of her brother, Nelson Morris, at Nevr Richmond, occurred the death of Mrs. Harriet Pvle. Mrs. l'yle had reached the advanced age of eighty-one years and had survived her husband and two two children and for thirty-live years had been an honored and worthy member of the Christian church. A short, service was conducted at the house by Rev. o. K. Kelly, who read with great" impressiveness and comment the 11th chapter of John. The funeral service proper was at Salem church, near Attica. Interment at Salem cemetery.

Tivi suitK Apiinsl iiiiilromlH. C. II. Fisk, of Indianapolis, had two cases before .I list ice Overton Tuesday agai list rai I roads. One was to recover damage from the Big because some lumber was not shipped, lie got judgment, for -^15. The other suit, was aga.ilist the Monon for damage done a stove in shipment. The stove was made dangerous to be used, and fit only for the iron merchant,. Fisk had signed a receipt for the stove's safe de livery, not, knowing at, the time that it had been badly broken. The lawyers had a tilt at law over this point, and then Fisk was awarded SI damages.

Sprow Out on Komi.

Indianapolis Jnuviuit: Jacob Sprow, a blacksmith from Crawfordsville, who has been in jail here for several weeks on a charge of violating the postal laws, was released on 8200 bond yesterday, furnished by Mayor {Uandel, of that place. Sprow wrote obscene* letters to his sister-in-law, and as has been in the insane asylum here is thought he is not responsible. United States grand jury wil" upon his case.

Kill Jlaub in Innocen'

In the police court Mayor Kandel declared tb was not proven guilt drink of beer to Fred prosecutor dismissed against llaub. It that that the liqiH day.

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