Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 6 July 1894 — Page 1

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VOL. 52-NO. 27

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Ii is' Celebrated in the County With All Appropriateness-

A BIG TIME IN CRAWFORDSVILLE.

A Monster Celebration at Meharry's and the Sliarica of Death—Notes of the Day.

The celebration of Independence day in Crawfordsville was of a peculiar character. Hundreds of people left town to enjoy the dajr in the woods and hundreds came in to enjoy the day in town. The Crawfordsville celebration was under the auspices of the Knights of St. John and was eminently successful, although the great strike prevented several visiting orders from reaching the city and contributing to the pleasure of the day. In the morning there was a street parade participated in by the Knights of St. John, Company I and the Webber Zouaves, of Indianapolis. The Zouaves gave a drill on the court house corner which was appreciated by all as high class military work. In the afternoon all visited the fair grounds where various amusements served to pass the time away most enjoyably. The Zouaves gave drills as did the Knights of St. John, both doing splendidly. The chief amusement was the races. ...They resulted as follows:

Free-for-all trot and pace: Joe Taylor 1 3 3 Fred 2 1 1 Bird 3 2 2 Nixon 4 4 4

Time, 2:41, 2:40, 2:40. Run, half mile and repeat: Los Vegas ......I 1 Paul Ury:'in 2 2 Mack Goodrlek 3 3 Harry Whltel'oot 4 dr

Time, 53, 51 Pony race, half mile dash: Kitchum Little Girl 1 Btll 3 Maud 4

Time, 60. The day ended very pleasantly and dll were highly entertained.

AT THE SHADES.

The crowd at the Shades of Death was estimated at from 1,500 to 2,000. There was such a large territory for them to cover that it was hard to tell just how many were there. At any rate it was an immense crowd, a good natured crowd and a crowd that was thoroughly enjoying all the entertainment that had been prepared for them. About 11 o'clock the Waveland band played the opening piece at the grand stand, followed by an excellent reading of the Declaration of Independence by John Deere, of Bluff Mills. After another selection by the band Rolla Crist, of New Market, the chairman, introduced Hon. John C. Wingate, the orator of the day. Mr. Wingate spoke for nearly an hour, holding his hearers to the very end. He paid tribute to the fathers who founded our government and described the marvelous growth of the country from the beginning to the grand consummation of the World's Fair. Speaking of our great system of educations he alluded to the Wabash College donation as follows:

The day is not distant when those of us who live in this county will regret our criticism of the custodians of our county funds for their proposed appropriation to Wabash College, when we fully understand the premises in the matter only one condition of which I will now mention, and that is the securing of two scholarships, free for Montgomery- county, for all time to come. Who knows but Montgomery county has in one of its obscure homes a Jackson, or a Garfield,driving a canal mule, a Grant feeding a bark mill, or a Lincoln hewing a glut to open a rail cut. Shall it be said of us, in the language of Patrick Henry, that we are "of the number of those who having eyes see not and having ears hear not the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation'?"

The speaker also warmly roasted the demagogue who misguides the voters of the country and is in a large measure responsible for labor troubles. At the conclusion of his speech Mr. Wingate was many times congratulated.

Shortly after dinner the baby show occurred. John Bonnell and C. J. Head were the judges and awarded the first prize to the baby of Mrs. llena Hoots, second to that of Mrs. Clore and third to that of Mrs. Hockett. The same judges awarded the prize for the handsomest married lady to Mrs. Pearson, of Alamo. The young ladies were all so bashful that none of them came forward to enter the contest arranged for them. The ball game between IJluff Mills and Waveland occupied the greater part of the afternoon and was

CRAWFORDSYILLEjSIKDIANA, FRIDAY, JULY (!, 1894—TWELVE PAGES PART FIBST

a spirited eontesl resulting in a victory for Bluff Mills by a score of 3(.i to IS. The grounds were decorated with llags and bunting, the band played at frequent intervals and there were numerous balloon ascensions and fire works at night. Landlord Stebbius is to be congratulated on the success of the celebration.

THE KOl'KTII AT MEHAUKY's. While the attendance was not near as large as usual for that popular place it was made up of the best people, and the finest order prevailed. The Waynetown cornet band and a martial band from West Point made very agreeable music. Win, M. Reeves made an oration in the morning that was very favorably received, and it was very flatteringly commented on by Hon, W. D. Owen, who spoke in the afternoon to the satisfaction of all. Rev. W. E. McKinzie also made a good speech. Miss Borum, of Greencastle, and Miss Alexander recited very fine pieces. No one went away dissatisfied. The absence of the venerable David Mehari'y, so long the president, was sadly noted and y. A. R. Beach, who has been secretary for thirty years, was also absent from sickness. All expenses were met and 110 hat was passed or donation asked. There will be a celebration there next year. The annual old settlers' meeting at Meharry's occurs the last '1 hursday of August each year.

I'lIE I'olliTH AT I)Ai::.l.N(iT(».X. July 4, 1894, was ushered in at Darling'ton promptly at 3 a. m. by the ringing of church bells and the shouts of the small boy until the older people were glad that the Fourth came but once a year. The morning opened up clear, cool and beautiful for the occasion. Early in the morning the work of decorating was begun—and if there is any one thing our people excel in it is that of decorating their places of business and residences. The crowd began to arrive early coming from neighboring towns, during the forenoon, but the rush did not begin until after dinner, when the farmer left his wheat field and with his family came in that the children might see the races and the balloon man. Promptly at 1 o'clock J. W. Williams, of New Market, Lobe Harris, of Max, and John Hampton, of Darlington, took their places on the judges' stand, and with Williams as starter, called the horses and the racing began.

The first was the 3-minute trot or pace. There were four started with Aldonis at the poll, lova, Burt Wilks and Judson following as named. Aldonis won the race, dividing the honor with Burt Wilks, making four heats best time, 2:30 purse, §30.

The second was the 3-year-olu pace. There were three starters, Montana Billy at the poll, with Henry S second and Halstead's sorrel colt as followers. Montana Billy took first heat in 2:40, and then the sorrel colt came to the front and won the race best time, 2:42 purse, 820.

The third was a free-for-all trot or or pace. There were but two starters, William H. and Jule Cox's bay mare. William H. won the race. Best time, 2:33.

Then came the running race. Three ponies were started, Vanice, Hatch and Mullen. Vanice won the race in two heats.

At the close of the races Prof. Grinley began to inflate his balloon and the crowd watched the proceedings somewhat impatiently, but in due time came the order let her go and away she went to a height of some fifteen hundred feet feet, when he cut loose and came back to earth by the parachute route making a safe landing,but narrowly escaping a large tree top as he brushed the limbs and leaves along its side. This closed the days' work at the park.

The crowd then came to town to await the fire works, as we are noted for our display of fire' works on such occasions, and this time we were up to the standard. And late in the night the crowd dispersed and we think went home satisfied with their days' sport, and the Park Association are to be congratulated in their management, while they 'made no money they will come out even by giving themselves credit for considerable. The gate receipts amounted to $143.50 at 15 cents per head, while almost as many viewed the proceedings from the outside. The usual side show and lemonade slinger was on hand, but the crowd was the most orderly and quiet we have ever had. Not a man under the influence of anything all day except patriotism, love of country and plenty of harmless fun. Thus while Debs and his strikers continue to harrass the country we will continue to have the most beautiful little town and in the future as the past give each and all their money's worth on every occasion.

NOTES.

Eighty members of the Methodist church enjoyed a picnic at the Hibernian mill. At 4 o'clock amid a fusillade of fireworks U. M. Scott sent up a large balloon. The picnic was organized by Mrs. I. N. Vansickle.

The Knights of St. John will enter the prize drill contest at Vincennes during August.

GUS IN JAIL.

riie Klni of "Tlit* KaUioad Wreck Clothinj Stotv" Krhiml (ho

(Jus Steinhart, the grand ino^ul at the ''Railroad Wreck"clotliing store, is in the body of the Montgomery county jail and gazing wistfully at prospective customers through steel slats which positively prevent his rushing out on the street and dragging a victim in to sell a suit which "vids yoost like de baber on de vail."' (ius is a decided smart aleek and ever since he struck the town with a couple of carloads of cast-oft' "hand-me-downs" he has made himself generally tiresome and obuoxious. TJJK JOURNAL exposed the shoddy character of his cheap "lly bynight" concern the other day and now presents the latest about the immaculate GuS.

Ed Millimon, is one of the drivers for the American Express Company, and is famous over town as being a model of urbanity and politeness. On Thursday Ed presented a small C. O. I), package which arrived for Mr. (!us at that worthy's spider web in the Doherty block, (ins was perched on a keg and insisted on opening the package before paying charges. This was against the company's rules, and when Mr. Millemon protested, (ins llew in a rage and kicked him out of the store, swearing savagely. Mr. Milleman did not retaliate but swore out a warrant for the arrest of the "railroad wrecker." Early this afternoon Officer Grimes gathered Gus in and yanked him up before Mayor Bandel who imposed a fine, with the costs, to the extent of §12.85. When Gus heard the 'amount he howled, "The dashcty blank clodhoppers in this jay little town don't know how to treat a fellow when he comes in. I'll go to jail before I pay."

In about three seconds he was on his way there and although he changed his mind and wanted to pay before he was out of the room his first decision carried the day and he was carried to jail. He is there now trying to keep cool.

j|i5|S:-V liar Keepers at Hut. Greencastle llmnier-Times: The local bartenders were out practicing- yesterday for their game to-morrow at Crawfordsville with the mixologists of that city. The local lads claim they will knock the pop smashing crowd of Athens off the face of the earth. It, is stated that refreshments will be served on third base in the game and every man reaching that point can have his choice. That scheme would not work well, however, as the betters would run to third base first and go no further.

The game came off Wednesday and Crawfordsville won by a score of 25 to 15. The feature of the game was Mike Oneil loosing a ten dollar bill out of his pocket.

Fourth of July Wedding.

Elder Vancleave married his 787th couple Wednesday morning in the Recorder's office. The contracting parties were Joseph Z. Gilkey and Ora E. Keys, of Waynetown, and the ceremony occurred, in the presence of Mayor Bandel, Marshal Brothers, a JOUHNAL representative and others. Capt. Munhall acted as master of ceremonies and was the first to salute the bride after the ceremony. The worthy old Elder officiated in a manner felicitously felicitous and as Mr. and Mrs. Gilkey ambled out "into that new world which is the old" he patted the bride affectionately on the back and told her to be good.

A Birthday Dinner.

Yesterday at their home on Washington street Mr. and Mrs. Will Stonecipher entertained a number of relatives and friends in honor of Mr. Stonecipher's 0mother, Mrs. Salina Stone cipher, who has attained the ripe old age of 84 years. She was born July 5, 1811, and is one of the pioneers of this county. Mrs. Stonecipher is the mother of Will Stonecipher, of this city, Sam Stonecipher, of Minneapolis, Minn., and of the late Mrs. B. F. Crabbs. At noon a sumptuous dinner was served to which all did justice,and all left wishing Mrs. Stonecipher many more as happy birthdays.

A Kival For "Shook" Slmnnoii* Said an old attache of the court house Wednesday: "I want to say right here that "Shook" Shannon's days' circuit court record of 102 pages has been surpassed. When Jim Crawford was deputy clerk in 1875 he had a record that would have made 250 pages if written by "Shook." "Shook" writes a very large hand and Crawford wrote a fine hand, so his record while apparently not so large as "Shook's" is really much larger.

LotUH Club 1'icnie,

The Lotus Club has decided to hold a picnic at Indian Ford next Thursday. All the members of the club their families and friends will participate and the occasion will be made a memorable one.

OPENING THE YARDS.

Soldier*, With Drawn P.uyoiu'ts, Keep Ilnclc A "Howling !1 ol).

Special to The Journal. I A O, July 5.—The. greatest excitement prevails at the stock yards today. The soldiers are. there opening up traffic and the trains loadeil with export cattle are leaving, amid the maddened howl of the strikers. The mob is held back from interference by the calvary and by the government troops with bayonets drawn.

AN HONORED CITIZEN,

Councilman William A. Vanarsdull l'agso# Away l'roiu This Life,

William A.Vanarsdall died Thursday morning' shortly after 5 o'clock, at his home on south Washington street. Mr. Vanarsdall had not been In Vigorous heftith since last winter, when he suffered from ail attack of the grip, but was about the streets and his business until last Saturday, lie had a chill Saturday which was followed by an attack of malarial fever. His condition was not considered serious until Tuesday and his deatli was hardly anticipated before midnight Wednesday night. The funeral will occur on Sunday at 2 o'clock p. m., and will be in charge of the Masons and city officials.

Mr. Vanarsdall was born in Mercer county, Ky., on November 11, 1821, being one of the six children of Cornelius Vanarsdall. When William was ten years old his father came to this place and settled, and here William passed his life. In July, 1853, he was married to Martha Brassfield, who survives him. Three children were born to them, Emma, who died in infancy, Jennie, the wife of Wallace Linder, and Mrs. Kate Garber, deceased. Mr. Vanarsdall was in the contracting business here for twentyfive years, but for the past several years has devoted himself to looking after his farm and other business interests.

Perhaps 110 1111111 in Crawfordsville was so well versed in the history of the city and its government as he. For twenty-two years he served the city as Councilman and for four years as street commissioner. Mr. Vanarsdall's sterling integrity and devotion to Crawfordsville's interests were potent to all and he was the natural choice of the citizens for the Council, alwavs being elected by large majorities, although never seeking the position and its duties, while in his hands were arduous. He was conservative yet progressive, and always considered a matter thoroughly before sanctioning it by his vote. His term expired last May but he had been re-elected to fill the unexpired term of A. L. Tomlinson, who likewise died in office. Mr. Vanarsdall was honored and respected by all with whom he had dealings. He was plain spoken but as honest as the day and had a more than kindly heart. His death is deplored by all and the city's loss in the deprivation of his services can hardly be estimated.

Progress of The Kiiidcrgarteiici. THE JOUKNAI, has evidently struck a popular chord in its suggestion for kindergartens. Everybody seems to be heartily in favor of them and if the trustees next September decide to add them-to our school system we believe they will have the support of a large majority of the citizens, including the heavy tax-payers. The committee of the W. C. T. U. to which was referrod the matter of taking an enumeration of the children between the ages of 4 and have been consulting with Prof. Wellington. He has advised them to postpone the enumeration until the last of July when he will return from Chicago with some blanks especially prepared to take the enumeration. The ladies, therefore, have decided to wait until that time. In the meantime it must be remembered tnat free kindergartens by taxation cannot be secured until year after next and next year the work must be done by subscription as is done in Indianapolis. The following subscriptions have already been received: Mrs. J. P. Walter $10 A. H. Hamsoy rs. A. C. Austin 5 .Mrs. II. M. McKlngury 5 Mrs. M. A. MCKUIKIJI 5

Total $:jo Subscriptions may be made at THE JOUHNAI. office or with any member of tho W. C. T. U. The amount needed is S500.

I'eter llrown Married.

Peter Brown, whose matrimonial escapade and divorce at New Iloss a couple of years ago caused such a sensation, has again embarked on the stormy marital sea. Peter has been in business at Waynetown for some time and Wednesday was married to Mattie Britton, a sixteen-year-old bud of thatplace.

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