Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 24 August 1894 — Page 1

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Ever Before Known.

McClure & Graham.

"TASCOTT" JONES.

The Cow Thief Caught Willie Visiting His Litdy Love at Marlon.

George Washington Jones, the juvenile cow thief, who escaped from the county jail last Saturday in the excitement incident to to the removal of Frank Cornell, lias been caught. Jones was the first man who ever got away from Charley Davis and Charley did not propose that his record should be broken by such a clever coon as Jones. He at once offered a reward of S25 which Tuesday he increased to 850, and roused the whole State with his notices. The authorities at Marion were especially put on the alert, as Jones was known to have a sweetheart there. On Thursday Sheriff Davis received notice by wire that George was in jail there so he could come on with the reward and claim the meat. Charley left on the afternoon train and it is safe to say that George Washington Jones will be kept pretty close from now on to his trial. The strenuous efforts of Mr. Davis to recapture the man have not heretofore had a parallel and it is good that they were rewarded. The perfect record at the jail is still intact.

VOL. 52-NO. 34 CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 1894—TWELVE PAGES PART FIRST

An Old Settler.

To the Editor ol' The Journal LIZTON, Ind., Aug. 22.—As your agent, \\. C. Stewart, has recently visited our town and renewed acquaintances, also introducing your most excellent paper, Uncle Geo. W. Wheat is reminded of days and years gone by, hence you will herein find one year's subscription for THE JOUHXAI, for him. Now, Uncle George, as he is familiarly known here, is far advanced in life and almost blind, hence I write for him. He was born in Warren county, Ohio, on March 27, 1823, and at the age of 19 came to Crawfordsville and learned the cooper trade of Rulif Schenck. When he arrived at this place he had three dollars and twenty-five cents and a small budget of clothes. He went to work for eleven cents a day and board and through industry and economy he has now a comfortable support for the balance of his life, yet he has not been without his hardships. He has been married twice and twice death lias claimed his companion, the last time but a few days ago. He also served his country during the late unpleasantness with the South. He has passed through many hardships in vhe journey of life, and many joys have come to his assistance to enable him to bear the many burdens of life. He was a subscriber of THE JOURNAL fifty years ago. He will be remembered by all the old settlers. E. T. SPOIIN.

Oil the Situation.

The Indianapolis Niws, commenting on the situation in this district, says: '•In the Eighth district the Democrats have renominated Elijah V. Brookshire, the present Representative of the District in Congress. The Republican nominee is George W. Faris, of Terre Haute, another young man who has not been before the public much. Mr. Brookshire's plurality two years ago was 1,022. He received 22,'J4!) votes, Winfield S. Carpenter, the Republican nominee, 21,327 votes, the Prohibition candidate 830, and the People's party candidate 2,323. It is the understanding here that the railroad men in Vigo county and many of the njiners in other counties in the district will support the nominee of the People's party. These men, it is said, have nearly all voted the Democratic ticket heretofore."

He's In the Cooler Now.

Frankfort Crescent: John McCoiinell, a young man from Crawfordsville, journeyed down to Colfax last night for the purpose of having a nice time, and he had it. Colfax is gaining quite a reputation as a town in which to have fun of the wild west kind. McConnell, after sampling Colfax whisky until he could see three men instead of one man, thought it about time to clean 'em out. He had things about his own way for a time and was monarch of all he surveyed. Marshal Jenkins was finally awakened from his slumbers and he succeeded in stopping the racket. The officer brought his man here about 2 o'clock this morning and lodged him in jail. His fun cost him S13.00 and the bill is still uppaid.

A l'oem of Long Ago.

Surveyor Will Hunt has been rummaging among the old archives of his office and lias found a poem written by John Buck in 1852. Mr. Buck was surveyor of the county fourteen years and business in his line must have been rather slack or he would not have found time to indite those lines. The poem covers several pages and is entitled "The Young Farmer." The paper is yellow with age but the characters are easily read for being fortytwo years old.

LOSC A5D SHORT EXYELOPES.

How Superintendent Ztu-k KIIOIOHOH His Munugcript Kxamiimt ion l'liper*.

Afier each monthly teacher's examination Supt. Zuck marks the manuscripts and sends the result to each applicant. The licenses he has been accustomed to send in long envelopes in order to preserve their neatness, while the notices of failure were sent in ordinary short envelopes. This custom became generally known and as soon as a teacher received the letter from the postoffice he could tell by the envelope whether he passed or failed. The postmasters over the county caught on too, and although the letters were always sealed they had as much satisfaction from them as they did from postal cards. On Wednesday afternoon Tin-: .JOUKNAI, happened being present in the Superintendent's oilice when a pretty young teacher who resides near Whitesville and teaches west of the city came up. She was evidently anxious to learn her fate at the last examination and could not wait for the mail. Supt. Zuck knew what she wanted and stepping to the table picked up a pile of the erstwhile fatal short envelopes and began running them over. When he picked up the ominous package the hopeful expression faded from the poor girl's face and a look so helpless, so disappointed and so pitiful took its place that THE JOTIIXAI, felt heartily sorry for the victim. She received the envelope without a word and biting her lips to keep back the tears walked slowly out of the office. THE JOURNAL remarked to Supt. Zuck that the lady knew her fate by the en velope, whereupon he laughed and said: "Well, she will be fooled this time. She passed and received a good license.

Everyone knew the old system so 1 have abandoned it and now send out all notices in short envelopes. No doubt many a teacher who succeeds has thai, tired feeling when he receives that short envelope, but he will feel all the better when he sees what's inside. One of the best teachers in Ripley sent me word the other day that when he received his short envelope he cussed me for two miles until he finally opened it to find that he had passed."

Again In Jail.

Dick Hiatt, the vicious colored youth who has frequently figured in mean scrapes, is again in jail. Dick deliberately entered the yard of Charley Wright Wednesday and began tearing down the grape vines to steal the grapes. When the housekeeper ordered him off he derided her and shook the grapes in her face asking what she proposed to do about it. When Mr. Wright learned of the affair lie had Hiatt arrested.

Fruit thieves are altogether too numerous in Crawfordsville and now that an old offender is in the toils he should be made an example of.

Lust for the Year.

There will be but one more Sunday service before conference at each appointment on the Crawfordsville circuit. The pastor will preach Aug. 2(5, at Wesley at 10 a. m., and Waynetown at 3 p. m. Theme, "Pleasant Pathway."

Rev. Dr. McMullen, the famous orator of Lafayette, will hold a two days' meeting at Roberts, Sept. 1 and 2. The first service will be Saturday night. The Western Christian Advocate gives Dr. McMullen great praise for his sermon at the Zionsville campmeeting, Aug. 12.

Methodist Conference.

The Northwest Indiana conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will convene in Lafayette on Wednesday, Sept. 5th, and continue one week. Bishop Mailliaeu will preside over the deliberations. The probabilities now are that Dr. Tucker will be returned to this point. Dr. S. B. Town, of Greencastle, will probably go to South Bend and Rev. J. II. llollingsworth to Greencastle.

Goldie Wants a Divorce.

Mrs. Goldie Bowers, the sunshining divinity of Ilillsboro, has filed suit for divorce against her husband Charley Bowers. She alleges all sorts of wicked things against Bowers and makes him out a perfect demon. She incidentally makes himself out a saint ready for the harp and wings. Goldie has frequently appeared before the public in other than angelic roles.

Copeck It cleaned.

Mrs.'Mollie Copeck went to Michigan City Wednesday to join her husband who was released from prison there Thursday. Copeck was sent up a year ago for embezzling funds of the Singer Sewing Machine Company at Ladoga. His wife lias been devotedly faithful to him in his troubles and it is to be hoped that he will prove himself worthy of her trust.

INDIANA CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE. ONLY EIGHTY-FIVE FAILED.

Forty Clergymen an«l One Hundred DeleKates ill Attendance An lnterextiiiK SeHHi in.

Special Correspondence to the Journal. LINDEN. Ind., Aug. 22. 18'.»4.—The Western Indiana Christian Conference is now in session at Linden, Ind, with the Christian church at this place. Some 40 clergymen anil 100 delegates and many visitors are in attendance, crowding it to its fullest capacity.

The morning hour was occupied by hearing the reports of ministers and the welcome address to the conference, delivered by Rev. Joseph Dudley, in behalf of the Linden church, and the response by President Atkinson.

The afternoon session was spent in hearing the reports of churches and the Ladies' Foreign MissionarySociety. At 8 p. in. the conference assembled in the M. E. church to hear short addresses on the subject of the foreign mission work. A large audience was present. The meeting was opened by scripture reading by Rev. Itrovvn. Prayer by Rev. Baker. The first address wasby Rev. J. T. Phillips, followed by Revs. E. K. West and A. L. West, President L. J. Aldrich, 1). D.. of N. C. College, and others. Miss Lena C. Penrod, missionary to Japan, was present and made an interesting talk also Miss Susie V. Gullett, missionary elect, made a nice talk, also Miss [Jennie Page. A collection of SI55 was raised for the missionary work. The closing prayer was by Rev. J. T. Phillips.

General I'roRrogrnmiiie G. A. K. Knrampmentat lMt(shiirf h. Monday, Sept. 10.—Parade of the Naval Veterans, escorted by the Sons of Veterans. Camp fire (dog watch) in the evening under the auspices of the Naval Veterans at Old City Hall.

Tuesday, September 11.—Parade of Grand Army of Republic. Camp fires in the evening at Old City Hall, Carnegie Library Hall, South Side Turner Hall and East Liberty, Lawrenceville, Temperanceville, and Sewickley Districts, at each of which distinguished survivors of the war will deliver addresses between renditions of vocal and instrumental music.

Wednesday, Sept. 12.—The 28 th National Encampment will convene at the Grand opera house at 10 a. m. with an open meeting, at which the Governor of the State, the Mayors of the two cities, and a representative of the Department of Pennsylvania's G. A. R. will deliver 'addresses of welcome. Meeting of the National Convention of the Woman's Relief Corps, Ladies of the G. A. R., and Daughters of Veterans, at 10 a. m. Parade of the Union ex-prisoners of war, escorted by the National Guard. In the evening an entertainment will be given the representatives of the several Nationa bodies at East Pittsburgh, in the immense buildings at that point which have been tendered for that purpose by Mr. George Westinghouse, .Jr.

Thursday, Sept. 13.—Continuation of meeting of Encampment and other National bodies. Reception in the evening at Old City Hall, tendered by the Ladies' General Committee to the representatives of the ladies' organizations. In the evening there will be a magnificent display of fire works on the river.

Friday, Sept. 14.—Steamboat excursion to Davis Island Dam and other points of interest, tendered to the representatives of the National Encampment.

Alexander-Templeton.

At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Beedle, Wingate, in the presence of about seventy-five relatives and friends, Mr. Dock Alexander and Josie A. Tetnpleton were united in marriage by the Rev. F. P. Trotter, of Darlington. The grandmother and great grandmother of 85 vears of age were present. The bride was dressed in shaded silk trimmed in Spanish lace and ribbon. The groom was dressed in a conventional black. After the ceremony the guests sat down to a wedding dinner surpassing description. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander are very popular young people and the best wishes of their large circle of friends follow them to their new life.

HI ploy Township Convention. The Republicans of Ripley township will meet in mass convention at Alamo on Saturday, Sept. 1, at 1:30 o'clock for the purpose of nominating a township ticket, and for the selection of a chairman of the township committefe. Every Republican in the township is urged to be present.

Lr. Gott's Horse Wing.

Wednesday at the Lebanon races Dr. Gott's horse, Que Allen, won the 2:40 trot in three straight heats, his best time being 2:20. There were six starters in the race and the purse was 8250.

The Itcsnlt of the I.ast School Teachers* Kxamlnatlon for IJcense.

Supt. J. S. Zuck litis completed the examination of the manuscripts of the 112 teachers who took the July examination. The slaughter was great and the applicants went down like paper pillars in a Kansas cyclone. The questions on Reading were particularly severe and many failed badly on this branch. The following is the result the examination: Licensed for two years likeused lor 12 months 15 Licensed for 0 months

Failed

.10

Total no

Kentucky Hnr^on.

A traveller from the South described recently one of the oldest and most popular dishes in Kentucky, which is known as "burgoo." It is an outdoor concoction, and many massive pots of it are said to have simmered over allot file in the open at political gatherings in Kentucky. The making of "burgoo" is thus described: In the bottom of the big pot some red pepper pods are thrown then potatoes, tomatoes and corn are added then a half dozen nicely dressed prairie chickens are thrown into the pot, and also a half doxen of the fatest farmyard chickens are added then a couple of dozen of softshell crabs and three or four young squill els are thrown 011 the heap. Enough clear spring or well water is poured into the caldron barely to iloat the varfed contents, and then the fire is started. It must be allowed to sim mer slowly for six ohours, and an old superstition is that it must be stirred with a hickory stick in order to give it the best flavor.

The County Contest.

I he following is the programme of the county graduating contest to be held at the V. M. C. A. armory in Crawfordsville at 8 p. 111. Thursday, Aug. 30:

Mus,c

Orchestra

Invocation.

Luok'ffitei:::::::::::::::: What Slmll Wo Make tho Purpose of Llfo

Education and Its Advantages...I'rod'Jourtney SifVv

0,l,0ur

GlrlB

fellas

Goldie Boots

MnSn "ire Mouoo Uoso Parker

MusliT Jonnlo Zleglar Ruins, Devastation and

.iostinyV..!/...?.'?'1C8tIft

Whore There's a Will There's a Wu??.!?..?.r0tUjr ,1 Rthel Bowers Social Influence Olena Holllnirsworth Jforinutlvo Influence of Literature

Florence Boots

llndly Hurt.

Wednesday at Smartsburg Walter Wiles, a young nephew of Ed Welsh was out with a shotgun. He was rather too careless in handling it, however, and a heavy charge of shot passed through the calf his leg when the gun went off. The wound is an ugly and very painful one.

ICast Dining Ilall lleiited.

Ihe ladies of the Baptist church will again be at the east dining hall during the fair. Make your arrangements to eat with them. Anything you may wish to contribute will be thankfully received. They can use any kinds of vegetables, fruits, milk or butter.

AlJuI|fol IiiHitne.

Wednesday afternoon a lunacy commission adjudged (Jeorge W. Montgomery, of Linden, to be insane and he will be taken to the asylum for treatment, lie is a son of Simpson Montgomery and is about 52 years of age.

M»rria|(« License.

Edward J. Miller and Ellie A. Deck: Dock A. Alexander and Josie M. Templeton.

KNOLKWOOI).

Ora Skaggs is very proud of his young boy and of course it is all right for him to be proud.

Mrs. J. M. Remley and sister made a visit last week to New Market to see their sister who if living iu that town.

George Coons, living near New Market, was in our midst last Saturday and called on his father and sister at this place.

Joe Hall is still with Fred Smith, doing the chores while Fred is out selling goods for a firm in Indianapolis. Joe a jolly good fellow.

C. R. Lutledge, living in this neighborhood, is going to leave us about the first of September and locate

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in the northeast part of the county. We regret very much to give them up, from the fact that they are such good neighbors.

STKINGTOWN.

Clover hulling is the order of the day. Land buyers are very plenty in this locality.

Several from here are attending the Lebanon fair this week. Walter Hunt is staying at Dal Thompson's this summer.

There has been seven deaths in New Ross in the last four months. Mike Chalham has purchased the Samuel Peck property for 55*1,400. loin Wright has moved his old house back ami will erect a fine new one.

H. C. Finch and Guy Evans went to Darlington Tuesday on their wheels.