Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 20 July 1894 — Page 8

WEEKLY JOURNAL.

ESTABLISHED IN 1845.

FRTDAY, JCJLY 20. 1894

GENERAL GOSSIP.

It Concerns Everything and Everybody and is, Tlieretore, of Interest to All of Us.

—C. M. Waterbury and wife have returned from Nora Springs, Iowa. —A son arrived Monday at tlie home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Perry. —W. M. Reeves has been appointed administrator of the Garrett Wycoff estate. —Lemuel -Wycoff, of Maroa, 111., is in the city called by the death of Garrett Wycoff. —J. H. Wycoff, of Carlisle, la., was called home by the death of his father, Garrett Wycoff. —John B. Rice has been appointed administrator of the estate of Mary Hoover, deceased. —Mrs. Ab Jones and Miss Opal Shevlin are visiting friends north of the city for a few days. —J. II. Stroh et al. has filed a suit against C. R. Snodgrass, et al. to foreclose a mechanic's lien. —C. L. Thomas and wife and Miss Martha Thomas left Tuesday afternoon St. Paul, Minn., on a visit. —A Kostanzer & Sons have taken out a building1 permit for a $3,400 residence on Washington street. —Prof. Blatchley, of Terre Haute, the Republican candidate for State Geologist, was in the city Wednesday. —Henry Perry says he calls his son Debs, because he is able to raise a great commotion in the neighborhood. —Walter Roderick has tendered liis resignation as mail carrier, to take effect August 1. Ed Duckworth will succeed him. —It is easy enough to make an advertisement interesting if one only thinks a little. The advertising of the future will always be so. —Artist Close, who is to prepare the new scenery for Music Hall, is in the city. The bulls on the drop curtain will be presented to Capt. Talbot. —Greencastle Banner-Times: The Silver Leaf band are contemplating a trip to Cravvfordsville Aug. 5 to play at the I. O. O. P. district convention. ,, —Lawson, the photographer, has taken out building permits for two 81.500 cottages, one on Water street and one on Seminary street, botli in the Galey addition. —Indianapolis News: Kelsey and his army are still at May wood. He did not succeed yesterday in getting teams for the army's transportation to its next stopping place. •—The Monon people have kept their shops at New Albany running through the labor troubles and are getting their equipment into a condition second to that of no road in the west.

Walter Ilulet Tuesday sold his residence property which adjoins that of 1). N. Morgan on east Main street, to Rev. Moore, who comes here from Centralia. 111. The consideration was S3.200. —Miss Maude Roach after spending a week with friends in this city left for Bloomingdale Glens Tuesday morning where she will spend a few days in •camp before returning to her home in Indianapolis. -—There are being some needed changes made in the criminal court room. The back row of jurors' chairs lias been elevated and the library is to be removed to new quarters fitted up just south of the Judge's room. —Judge Johnson was nominated by the bolting Republicans of the Tenth district. Charley Landis' friends were present and promised that Landis would withdraw if Johnson would. Johnson would not acceptothe proposition. —After remaining in our midst four weeks Col. D. S. oShannon has left with Dayton, ()., as his objective point. A short stay in Dayton will be succeeded by a trip to Bellbrook or French Lick Spring for his health, which is not good. —On complaint of Dr. Leech on Wednesday Bige Bayless was arrested for whipping a horse. Mayor Handel heard the evidence and decided the horse needed whipping. There is work in this town for a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Harry Mahorney and Charley Gould with their wives leftWednesday for an overland trip to Cedar Lake, in Starke county. They went in a large covered wagon with all the equipments for enjoyable camp life by the way. Before leaving, the outfit was photographed by Mrs. J. M. Waugli. They expect to reach Cedar Lake on Friday and to remain there two weeks. —The following party of young folks went out to the home of Miss Clara Harshbarger on Tuesday for a social entertainment: Misses Annd Burns. Flora Kostanzer, Winnie Gerard, Ada Hathaway, Margaret McCranor, Minnie Richmond, Anna Watson, Editli McLane, and Messrs. John Kostanzer, Ingram Hill, Bruce Luckett, Frank Hurley, Will Smith, Cliff Voris, George Fry.

Hay and Straw Balers.

The Whitman full circle, all steel baler is now without rival. Sold bv 11. R. Tinsley &. Co.

SILVER JUBILEE OF A PRIEST.

Father Dinnen, of Crawfordsville, Iml„ .jTwenty-Five Years in the Ministry. I'V

Chicago Intcr-Occan: Preparations are being made at Crawfordsville, Ind., for a very happy gathering on Wednesday, July 25, when Rev. John R. Dinnen, the popular pastor of St. Bernard's church, will celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of his elevation to the priesthood. Father Dinnen has ministered among the people of Crawfordsville for seventeen years, and has thus been the friend of most of his neighbors from their childhood days. An occasion of so much significance in the life of the good man will therefore be marked with a general rejoicing. Nor will the expression of good wishes be confined to the venei'able priest's neighbors. Legions of friends from distant places will send greetings to Father Dinnen on the occasion of his silver jubilee, and some of the warmest, the most cordial, and the most sincere will go from Chicago, where the good pastor has hosts of admirers.

Father Dinnen was born in Burlington, Vt., in 1843. He attended the public schools in his native State until he was 14 years of age, when his parents moved to Chicago. This was in the summer of 1857, and young Dinnen secured a position as office boy in the Illinois Central ticket office. In winter he attended the Kinzie school, studying under Principal Benjamin D. Slocum, of whom the priest always speaks in terms of affection and gratitude. Young Dinnen was a boy of enterprise. In 1858 he established the first news stamd in the Chicago postoftice, which was then located at Nos. SO, 82 and 84 Dearborn street. The venture prospered, and after two years the young merchant was able to purchase a stationery store at No.- 54 North Clark street. While selling papers and books the young storekeeper continued to be a student. In 1861 he left business to take the position of professor of penmanship at Notre Dame University, South Bend, Ind. While teaching at the institution named he followed the ecclesiastical course. July 22, 18(H), he was ordained a priest by Bishop Luers, of Fort Wayne. He celebrated his first mass in St. Patrick's church, Chicago, July 25, 1809.

Father Dinnen has ever since been engaged in active missionary work in the diocese of Fort Wayne. He was' assistant pastor of the Cathedral of Fort Wayne for three years. He was appointed pastor at Crawfordsville in May, 1S78.

Prospective Booms.

A writer in the Chicago liceord discussing the Republican Congressional situation in this district, states that probably no one of the announced candidates will secure the nomination. He says:

Some candidate not yet announced may secure the nomination. Two men have been mentioned quite prominently in this connection. Judge Btiff, of Sullivan, is not averse to making the race, it is said, and the nomination may be tendered him. It seems to be practically settled, however, that the delegations of 'Montgomery and Fountain counties will go into the convention casting their votes for Albert Ji. Anderson, of Crawfords\ ilie this in spite of the fact that Mr. Anderson protests that he does not wish to make' the race. He may be induced to come out, however, as ex-Treasurer Nebeker and other prominent politicians are urging him. Mr. Anderson is a young man, but has a wide reputation for brilliancy and eloquence, standing at the head of the bar in Western Indi-

Death of Clift'ord O. Kelsey.

Clifford (). Kelsey died at the residence of his father, Thos. Kelsey, uly 1(5, 1894, aged 18 years, 29 days. He had been a sufferer from that dread disease, consumption, for over a year, having been bedfast for the last sixteen weeks. During his last illness he many times expressed the wish to die. A short time before his death he selected his pall bearers and Rev. Trotter, of Darlington, to preach his funeral. The services were held at the South Christian church at Darlington by Rev. F. P. Trotter, July 17, at 3 p. m., after which the remains were laid to rest in the I. O. O. F. cemetery of that place.

Something To Keep.

Mr. T. G. Iloagland, an experienced writer has been employed by THE JOURNAL to get up a commercial-his-torieal edition which will be issued some time in August. It will represent not only Crawfordsville but the entire county and we hope those of our readers who have the good fortune to meet Mr. Iloagland will give him all the information he desires. The special edition will consist of sketches of our leading citizens and institutions and in most cases a picture will accompany the sketch. There will be twelve or sixteen pages, all printed on a fine grade of calendered paper.

ones-Crowder.

Married, July 17, 1894, at the home of the bride's mother, Miss Anna Crowder and Will Jones, of Minneapolis. Ill inn., by Rev. R. M. Zook. They left immediately after the ceremony fBr Boswell, Ind.. at which place a reception will be tendered them by Mrs. Frank Switzer, a sister of the groom. They will go from that place to Minneapolis, where they will make their future home. All join us in wishing them a happy life.

DR. TUCKER.

Interesting Visit of the Soldiers' Preacher To Bloomington.

Bloomington Telephone: Dr. Tucker, of the Crawfordsville M. E. church, preached two able sermons here yesterday and last evening. The theme of yesterday morning was spiritual evolution. The sermon last night was he said, practically the same sermon he had preached before his own congregation at Crawfordsville the preceding Sunday evening, and was especially adapted to the stirring times through which our country has recently passed, particularly as to the dangers environing her in our large cities. On both occasions the Doctor was greeted by large audiences, and the music was exceptionally fine, and in keeping with the other interesting services. Dr. Tucker is one of the strong men of the Northwestern Indiana Conference, and is a charming speaker as well as a profound theologian.

In company with Major Mulky this reporter called at the residence of Dr. J. E. Harris, with whom Dr. Tucker tarried while here, and had a little talk last night concerning the recent conversion of his fellow-townsman, General M. D. Manson, popularly known throughout the West as the "hero of two wars," and also known among Democrats as "the wheel-horse of Indiana Democracy." Dr. Tucker was the human instrumentality in the conversion of the brave old General and it was interesting to hear a recital of the facts connected with it. The conversation naturally turned back to the war, when this reporter inquired, "Doctor, were you in the army?" To this he made answer, saying:" "Yes. sir, I was the youngest member of the western army I lacked from May to October of being 12 years old when I enlisted as a bugler ooy with Gen. Jolan C. Fremont's body guard, and served four years—the latter part of the service being with the Third Missouri Regiment."' Dr. Tucker was astounded to learn that his questioner had also sex-ved in Gen. Fremont's army, and was greatly amused and interested on hearing recitals of reminiscences connected with the soldier life. The handsome bugler boy with Fremont had, of course, many times attracted the attention of the reporter, on many marches on the Western plains, so that it was easy to recall episodes with which both were connected, and eventuated in the wondering ejaculation by the Doctor. "Isn't this strange'.'"

Dr. Tucker returned to his home at Crawfordsville this morning, leaving behind him a profoundly favorable impression.

Annual Singing Contest.

The annual singing contest will be held at the Garland Dell Mineral Springs. Shades of Death. Sunday, August 12, 1894. The management have secured the services of Manly Booe, who has had considerable experience in such work and will so completely arrange the programme that it will be void of any delay or defects. ".I mmie, the Boot Black," will be present and entertain the crowd with some of his laughable and beautiful nnisie. The Colored Glee Club, of this city, will also be present and give some of their most excellent music. The "Old Folks Glee Club" will sing songs as they did just forty years ago, wearing costumes as they did then. An invitation is extended to all choirs, quartettes, duetts and solos to be pi*esent. One-lialf of the gate receipts will be to defray expenses. All entries must be made by July 25, 1894. Address all communications to Manly Booe, Ilillsboro, Ind. Don't fail to attend. It will be a musical treat worth going miles to hear.

Accidents Galore.

On Sunday George Tucker, a colored man, while placidly gliding along on the roller coaster at the Shades fell off and had his head badly chopped up. His head was of a good adamantive structure, however, and is still in the ring.

The other day Miss Jessie Blake, the daughter of Gilbert Blake, was driving a sulky rake in the hay field. Suddenly the horse took fright and ran off throwing Miss Blake from the seat. She was fearfully bruised and cut up.

On Saturday the son of George Moore, of Waveland, was playing third base in an exciting ball game. A runner attempting to make the base ran into young Moore and broke his leg.

Small Fire.

Tuesday night at 11 o'clock the fire alarm sounded and the department repaired to the millinery store of Mrs. Wheeler, on east Main street. Upon the department's arrival a lively blaze was found raging in the rear end. The department quickly entered and succeeded in extinguishing the flames with the chemicals. The loss will amount to perhaps about §100 and is fully insured with Cumberland A-. Miller. The origin of the fire is unknown as there had been no fire about the place and no one had been in since 0 o'clock. Zeigler & Reiman, next door, state that they heard a slight explosion and almost immediately after the fire broke out.

A PERILOUS ADVENTURE.

How General Butler Made Baltimore a Safe Place for Federal Troops.

The Seventh Regiment of New York, Colonel Ellsworth's Fire Zouaves and some Massachusetts troops under General Butler proceeded to Annapolis by water, because the destruction of bridges north of Baltimore prevented their passing that way. General Butler took possession of the railway between Annapolis and Washington and first opened communication with the Capital: and on the 28th of April he took possession of the Relay House, nine miles from Baltimore, where the B. & O. Railroad turns toward Harper's Ferry. General Scott had planned a ponderous expedition for seizing and holding Baltimore. It was to consist of twelve thousand men dividtd into four columns who were to approach the city from four different points at the same time. General Butler saw that a swifter movement-was necessary to accomplish that end. He obtained permission from General Scott to attempt the seizure of some arms and ammunitions said to be concealed in Baltimore.

Baltimore was in the department of Annapolis, of which Butler was commander, and the permission implied the use of troops. Having promised Colonel Jones, of the Sixth Massachusetts regiment that his men should again march through Baltimore, he summoned that regiment from the Capital to the Relay House. With these and a few other troops and two pieces of artillery well manned, in all a little more than a thousand men, he entered the cars headed to ward's Harper's Ferry. They ran up the road a short distance, and then backed slowly past the Relay House and into Baltimore early in the evening, just as a heavy thunderstorm burst upon the city. Few persons were abroad, and the citizens were ignorant of this portentous arrival. The Mayor was soon afterwards apprised of it, and sent a note to General Butler inquiring what he he meant by thus threatening the peace of the city by the presence of a large body of troops. When the Mayor's message arrived at the station Butler and his men had disappeared in the gloom. Well piloted they marched to Federal Hill, an eminence that commands the city. The rain fell copiously: the rumble of the cannon wheels mingled with that of the thunder and was mistaken for it, and the lightning played around the polished steel of their bayonets. In his wet clothing, at near midnight, General Butler sat down and wrote a proclamation to the citizens of Baltimore, assuring all peaceable citizens full protection, and intimating that a much larger force was at hand to support the Government in its efforts to suppress the rebellion. This proclamation was published in the city paper next morning, and gave the people of Baltimore the first intimation that the town was in the actual possession of National troops. In a single night a little more than a thousand men had accomplished, under an audacious leader what General Scott proposed to do with twelve thousand men in an indefinite time. From that time troops were enabled to pass freely through Baltimore from the North and in the middle of May the National Capitol was so well protected that it was regarded as absolute safe from capture by the insurgents. Such thrilling incidents are of inte.-est to old. and young alike, and are to be found vividly portrayed in "Frank Leslie's Scenes and

Portraits of the Civil War." Send 10 cents in coin and three coupons out from the columns of this paper, and receive the parts of that magnificent work as they appear.

LITERARY NOTES.

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Baseball Tournament.

On Friday, August 17, will occur a baseball tournament at Bainbridge. Bainbridge, Crawfordsville, Ladoga and Greenca§tle will be represented by nines. In the morning will occur two seven inning games and in the afternoon the winners will play for a purse of $25.

CALLED OUT.

Company I Oft to Hammond to l*reserve the Peace of the State.

Tuesday morning at 8:30 the electric light plant whistles began to blow five shrill blasts indicating that something was- up, and something was. Capt. G. W. Lamb, of Co. I, had received orders from headquarters to proceed with his men to Hammond via the 1 p.m. Monon train. The whistle had been agreed upon as the signal for calling the men together and in a few moments after its sounding they were running to the armory from every direction, and even while the whistle blew the Covington company, 41 strong, under Capt. Earl MeCampbell, son of Councilman McCampbell of this city, and who was formerly Captain of Co. I, marched down Main street from the Big 4 station and stacked arms in the armory of Co. I. McCampbell's company had received marching orders at 1 o'clock Monday night and promptly responded. All the morning was spent in preparation and when train time arrived almost the enrollment of Co. I was at the Monon station accompanied by a large concourse of friends.

When the train came in it was found that there were no extra coaches on so the big crowd of soldiers had to hang on as best they could. It was stated, however, that two coaches would be attached at Lafayette for their accommodation.

The company was called out chiefly to relieve other companies at Hammond in order that all the State militia might have a taste of real service without an encampment. It is reported, however, that there is new trouble at Hammond and that the strikers are again getting obstreperous there.

The following is the roster of Company I as furnished by Captain G. W. Lamb:

W Lamb, Capt Chas Wilhite, 1st Ch as Williams, 2d Clint Williams.lst S Clias Crider, 2d S James Dinneen.2d S Wm Morgan, 3d S Albert Sweeten4thS Wm McNeely, 5thS Ed Guthrie, 1st Ed Holloway, 2d Scott Howard, 3d Chas Rice, 4th Harley Nutt Clarence Newell Chas Benson Wm Butcher Wm Beach Lucien Carr Ora Cook Jerry Conners Geo Cole Thomas Ezra Will Flannigan Lee Faust Thomas Foster Robert Gwyn W W Johnson Will La,rick llarry Sergent Wm Kenyon Cye Lytle Guy McMains Thomas Nichols Gordon Robinson Chas Seeman Ed Sex-gent Al Sclileppy Ed Steward Walter Seering Vest Tracey Wm Tinsley Wm Work Chas Wray'

Wray Wm A White Williams John Williams Forest Young Tom Snyder W Burroughs .lohn Goodman Student Hanna Jake Hendricks

Robert Hartman

Official "Weather Crop Bulletin. No rain fell except a few light showers on Friday afternoon in the southeastern portion. Warm days and cool nights. These conditions were exceedingly favorable for harvesting and haying, but corn and other still growing crops need rain. Wheat threshing continues. Reports from all sections pronounce the crop most excellent. yielding from 18 to 30 bushels to the acre. The grain plump, testing from 01 to 03 pounds to the bushel. A fair crop of rye is baing threshed. Oats are maturing most rapidly and the cutting has commenced in many localities. Haying continues uninterruptedly during such favorable weather and the cutting will soon end. Timothy in many localities is better than expected. Corn is still in fine condition. It wilts during the day but recovers at night. It needs rain soon. The plant is pointing in the northern portion and tasseling in the southern. Potatoes are very promising. Second crops are in bloom. Melons late and millet appears not to be in good condition. Apples and other fruit yield better than expected in the central and northern portions. Because of no rain for so long a time the ground has hardened and fall plowing is delayed.

Hungry for Knowledge.

Every advestisement that goes into a newspaper ought to contain some definite information.

People are hungry for knowledge. It is an inquisitive age. The advertiser who supplies the most pertinent information will get the most trade, other things being equal.

Every advertisement should tell the why of something. If a price is low— why? If a quality is excellent—why? If better nutmegs are made in Connecticut than in Indiana—why? Give a reason for everything.

The small boy of to-day cuts open his drum to see where the noise comes from and what makes it. He dissects his watch to find the "tick."

Men are only boys grown up.

Doing a Great Business.

One of the best moves L. W. Cochran ever made was to take his high grade stallions, Weber and Scarcliffe Stamper, to the farm of Jesse Bowers, in Franklin township. Horse breeders and farmers from miles around have come to him for colts and the season there has been highly successful. Mr. Cochran will be there with his horses about two more weeks and those who want to breed their mares to a blooded stallion should not bee too late.

FOR BETTER TEACHERS.

The Colored Citizens Hold a Mass Meeting and Pass Resolutions Requesting Better Teaching Ability for Their Children.

At the Second Baptist church last Tuesday a large number of colored citizens assembled to discuss the school question. George Oliver presided over the deliberations. "The object of this meeting," he said, "is to see if some steps cannot be taken to remedy the outrageous condition existing in the education of our children." A large number spoke,' declaring that the colored school last year was a farce, that children acted as teachers and the money paid out was virtually squandered. The sentiment prevailed that unless measures were taken to improve matters at Lincoln school sthat building would be a "lone Indian" next year. While many favored abolishing the separate school, the leaders seemed to think that competent colored teachers should and could be secured perfectly satisfactory to all. The following resolutions were adopted.

WHEREAS, it is known to us, patrons of Lincoln school and citizens of Crawfordsville, that the Board of School Trustees has again ignored our needs and desires in the appointment of teachers for the ensuing school year, and

WHEREAS, the right to appeal for redress is ours by the laws governing our land, it is therefore

Resolved, That we hear with astonishment that the school officials of this city, the home of intelligence and wealth, the "Athens of Indiana," have not gained from experience, nor considered in a spirit of justice in their relationship as guardians of the education of our children, insomuch that they have again deliberately appointed a teacher who is persona nun yrut'i, and it is lies'ilvai, That we notice with alarm the great indifference manifested toward us in the exercising of proper care and interest educationally, leading us to think and believe that the schools set aside for our use have lost their savor of usefulness, being quite inferior in many respects to the other schools of the city, and it is licsolved, That the honorable Board of School Trustees do hereby be requested to take steps looking toward a betterment of the teaching ability in our schools, and we further request for the sake of harmony that where competency or incompetency must govern, teachers of ^olor be given preference, since the same rule applies in the other schools, and be it further

Resolved, That as citizens and patrons we shall do what can be done to improve the conditions for educating our children. lending our support to any effort that is right and proper: that we deplore the necessity of this meeting though recognizing its importance: that a committee be appointed to ivait on the Board of Trustees. laying before that body our grievance.

A committee was appointed to lay the grievances before the school trustees, and another committee to see the lady appointed to teach that she might be informed of the widespread dissatisfaction.

GARRETT WYCOFF,

Sickness, Death and Funeral of a (iootl Man Brief SKetcli of IlisLilV.

Garrett Wykoff was born August 2S, 1817, in Monmouth county. New Jersey, and died July 13, 1894, aged 7i years, 11 months and 15 days. In 1820 his parents moved to Butler county. Ohio, where he grew to manhood. In 1853 he moved to Clinton county, Indiana, ana finally to Montgomery county, in 1881. He was married to Catharine Barclow in 1839. To them have been born nine children, eight of whom are still living. In January, 1892, Mr. Wykoff was seriously hurt on the head by being kicked to the ground by a horse. He never fully recovered from the injury and it* no doubt hastened his death.

Mr. Wykoff. was a member of the Presbyterian church and was a consistent Christian. He was industrious and honest in business and a kind and obliging neighbor. In his death the community loses a good citizen and his family a kind, loving husband and father. For over three-quarters of a century he has endured the battle of life and honestly and cheerfully met and discharged its duties. And now after a rich experience the gray head sweetly rests from the cares of life. He truly has fought a good fight and now can say "O death where is thy sting, O grave where is thy victory?"

Mr. Wykoff's funeral was conducted by Rev. E. B. Thomson Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his late residence. The services were short but very impressive. The flowers were beautiful. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. The family extends many thanks to their neighbors and friends for their kindness in so many ways during his brief illness.

Will Come Out AVith Better Times. The commercial-historical edition of THE JOURNAL now in course of preparation by Mr. F. G. Iloagland, will appear the latter part of August just at the time everyone is expecting a revival of business. The exceeding dullness of the times has not shaken in the least our determination to get out a work that will be a credit to our city and county. The number of business men who will not be represented either by a sketch or by a sketch and a halftone cut will be very few. We do not want to overlook anyone. If Mr. Iloagland accidentally misses anyone he should call at the'oflice and secure space.