Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 22 March 1895 — Page 1
VOL. 48-1STO. 12
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H. R. TINSLEY & CO.
When We Buy Right
You can't make mistakes we've been learning the business of buying for many years: we know a lot of things about Jewelry that you can't learn from hearing other people, talk, nor is there any printed matter on the subject. When we say a thing's good, 'tis good when we say a price is low, 'tis low and everyone admits that our watch repairihg is perfectly reliable.
M. C. KLINE,
Jeweler and Optician.
Did It Ever Strike You That the
JOHN DEERE
Eagle Claw Cultivators
Are the best cultivators on the market. Do not buy an Eagle Claw before you see the Deere. Now is the time to buy aCorn Planter. See the Deere Corn Planter with its automatic reel for wire.
JOE E. FISHER,
The Hardware Man. 120-122 S. Washington St.
Wholesale and Retail Manufacturers.
recorder's office
THE OLD
IMPERIAL
PLOW
Wood and Steel Beam None better made.
Gale M'f'g Co. Plows
We also haver some odd plows we will close out at cost.
Disc, Spring and Spike
Lever Harrows
We have full line ready now and invite all of our friends to come and see us.
Do You Doubt That Home Made
But what after looking through our plant and seeing the construction of our handsome vehicles and the stock used in them you will say they are first class in every respect. Give us a call. Will take pleasure in showing you through
DOVETAIL COnPANY,
CRAtVFORBSVlLLE, 1JSD.
Factory and Salesroom Corner Oak and College Streets.
Head of a horse that died through inattention to his teeth.
Buggies, Surreys And Phaetons
Are not better than the cheap work shipped in and that you will be pleased with our line of goods.
There Can Be No Doubt
Chester J. Bntton, M.n. a, VeterinarvSucgeon
And Dentist.
Graduate of the Chicago Veterinary College. All diseases of domestic animals treated.
Office over Mottett & Morgan's drug store, 23^ east Main street.
Infirmary at G. P. McDonald's livery stable, 222 east Market street.
THE NEW ROAD LAW.
What It Provides In Brief—It
is
Not With
out Objections.
The new law under which our free gravel roads are to be kept in repair, provides that the roads of the county shall be divided into three departments as nearly equal as practicable, and that each county commissioner shall have supervision of one department. E^ch commissioner is then to employ a superintendent for his division at not exceeding two dollars per day and such superintendent is to employ laborers, purchase material, and from time to time direct what 'repairs shall be made and where and how they shall be made. This system may work out all right if the commissioners succeed in securing honest and conscientious men for superintendents. They should be men who are known to be absolutely honest. The plan presents a good field for jobbery, and the commissioners should select no one for superintendent who is not known to be above and beyond the temptations to peculation that this method presents. A schemer may spend every working day in the year in superintending repairs he may hire men at exorbitant prices upon an agreement for a percentage of the wages. He may allow excessive prices for material for a consideration to be paid to himself. The commissioners will have to keep an eye to these things or the new system may be found to be a very expensive one.
We hope the time will soon come when the people will favor the plan of letting out road repairing to the lowest bidder, as we are sure that such method would give us better roads at much less cost, than any other method that can be devised.
Adjudged Insane.
""^zekiah Kerbaugh was brought back from Ohio Wednesday by an officer named Kruse, who explained that Hezekiah had made life too exhilarating for the Buckeyes. An insanity inquest was held at once and the patient adjudged insane. He will be taken to the hospital as soon as possible.
Mr. Kerbaugh is convinced that he has 100.000 carloads of gold bricks, aDd is preparing to pave the streets of Urbana, 111., with them. The bricks are to be covered with four feet of sand, to be swept off each morning.
Mr. Kerbaugh declares that he is the greatest fisherman on earth and that he uses pennies for bait. When he wishes bait he goes out to his imaginary farm and heats them great granite boulders in the cow lot. "When they get warm," says he, "pennies begin to pop out on them like freckles on a kid's face. When they get real hot, gold and diamonds pop out and then I get a big club and make things fly."
Improvements at-the Shades.
One of the directors of the Garland Dell Company was in the city Thursday and stated that the company had abandoned the project which contemplated some very extensive improvements at the Shades this Summer. The much talked of new hotel will not be built, the directors fearing the returns would not justify the expenditure necessary for its erection and furnishing. They will, however, build a substantial bridge across the big ravine, about 100 yards below the punch bowl. This will make the grounds on the other side accessible for campers and will make the beautiful cliff walk possible for those unable to make the cliff now necessary. Several cabins will also be built, perhaps.
A Difference.
The Ror.kville Tribune says: "According to THE CRAWFORDSVILLE JOURNAL the citizens up there must have a morbid curiosity to see the inside of a jail. Visitors at the county bastile have become so numerous that the Sheriff found it necessary to restrict them to certain hours."
It may be rude, but we feel constrained to remark that something besides morbid curiosity has enlightened the rank and file of Rockville citizenship as to the appearance of the inside of a jail.
Death of Mrg. Pliebe Snyder.
Mrs. Pliebe Snyder, relect of Benjamin Snyder, passed quietly away at 8 o'clock yesterday, aged 70 years, at the home of her son-in-law, J. 15. Swank, where she has made her home for several years.
Mrs. Snyder was one of the old settlers of Montgomery county and her memory will long be cherished for the good she has done.
.Let Good KnougliJAlone.
Frank Yeagley has concluded that in getting only one year in the pen he fell into a regular snap. Accordingly the motion for a new trial^ was dismissed by his attorneys and Wednesday the dear boy came up before the court and received his sentence. He was taken to Michigan City yesterday.
CRAWFUJsi^o'V'TLLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY,! MAE Oil 22 1895.—TWELYE PAGES PART FIRST
A BIG FIRE
Which Would Have Been a Great Deal Bigger But for the Very Efficient "Work of the Fire
Department.
Yesterday shortly before 3 o'clock a. m. Officer Wade, who was on duty on Washington street, became conscious of the smell of smoke and at once began hunting for fire. He was not long in locating it in the basement of the Joel block and quickly gave the alarm. The department turned out with a rush and arriving at the scene of action found that no outside minute men had yet arrived. Only four men were therefore present to cope with a very threatening fire. The wind had died completely out and a dense, stifling smoke was rolling out from every crack and grating of the big basement and rising like massive black columns high in air. The rush of heated air demonstrated that a fierce fire was raging below and it was the opinion of all spectators that that the building was doomed. The firemen, however, quickljr attached the hose and from the rear of the grocery at the stairs leading to the P. O. S. of A. hall began the fight. The fire had here originated and had eaten through the floor. It was not long before the men were down in the basement and in the midst of some truly fearful work.
The basement is an unusually large one and between that portion under Martin's grocery and that under Baldwin's music store only a pine partition stood. This was burning fiercely as were the joists and flooring, the pine boxes stored there and all else of an inflammable nature. A tank contain ing a barrel of oil was burning under the grocery, it not having exploded from the fact that it was uncovered The smoke was thick enough to be grasped and made into balls, while a hundred stifling fumes made the place unbearable. The firemen dropping into this pit were obliged to fall fiat on their faces and in this manner hold the nozzle and fight the fire. Vomiting and suffering greatly they would stick as long as possible and then stagger out into the air, being relieved by others.
Several minute men had answered the second alarm but six men practically subdued 'the fire. A second line of hose was run from \yest Main street down the alley and to the rear of the music store. The fire had broken through the floor here and was feast ing on pine boxes' and organs in storage in the back room. It was not long until the flames were out there and every effort was then directed to the basement from which the smoke continued to roll out in great chunks which strangely resembled a continued line of huge black hogsheads as they came pouring out of the doors to be blown by the wind which had now arisen somewhat by reason of the great heat about the building. Gradually, however, the smoke began to subside and at 4:30 o'clock the building was safe. It was several hours after, however, before it was entirely out.
The work of the fire department is highly commended on all sides and was certainly of a phenomenal character. It was demonstrated that more inside minute men are needed as only six men were at work after the second alarm.
The losses have not yet been adjusted but they will aggregate a considerable sum, probably as much as 86,000 or $7,000.
The loss on the building it is impossible to determine. The floors beneath the music store and grocery are ruined and the basement will have to have extensive repairs all around. The loss is fully covered by insurance with W. K. Wallace in the following companies: The Connecticut of Hartford, Grand Rapids of Michigan, American of New York, and London of London.
Newt Martin is the greatest sufferer. His stock is practically a total loss and was valued at 83,000. He had §2,400 insurance, part with Charley Miller in the North American and part with D. W. Rountree in the Fireman's Friend.
The loss on the music store is considerable but is not yet estimated. A number of organs were burned, and the finishing on the fine pianos was injured as well as the stock of small instruments by the corrosive action of the smoke. The insurance is complete and with Voris it Stilwell. Youngman & Tribby stock of shoes was not in the least injured, nor was the millinery store of Mrs. Harlan, next door. The offices upstairs were badly smoked up, as was the K. of P. and P. O. S. of A. halls, but no material damatre was done.
No one knows the origin of the lire, although some claim to have heard an explosion shortly before the alarm. Those rooming in the building, however, heard nothing of the kind. The originated under the grocery
fire store near the oil tank
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ABORIGINAL HOSPITALITY.
to, the I'oor Indian Gives a Grand PawWow in His Wigwam and Invites His Friends.
Scioto Tribe of the Improved Order of Red Men did the proper thing last Wednesday in their Green street quarters, which from 8 until 1 o'clock were the scene of a brilliant and enjoyable reception. Elaborate preparations had been made for the occasion and the hall was very artistically decorated, presenting a beautiful spectacle under the brilliant illumination. The two hundred and fifty invitations extended by the lodge had all been accepted and it was splendid company which partook of the hospitality of the order. An unusually sumptuous supper was served and nothing left undone which could in anywise contribute to the comfort of the guests. The Ben-Hur orchestra was present and its excellent music proved throughout the evening an inspiration to the dancers and a joy to those «wlio did not. The affair was a great success and the Red Men are to be congratulated on their hospitality.
Resolutions of Gratitude.
The following resolutions were unanimously adopted by the First Congregational [church of Arborville, Nebraska, March 17, 1895:
WHEREAS, The citizens of Crawfordsville and surrounding country in the State of Indiana, have so nobly responded to the call of suffering humanity in this part of drouth-stricken Nebraska with the gift of a car load of suppli&s, therefore be it
Resolved, That we as a church, lor ourselves and for our community, express to the donors our sincere thanks and gratitude for this timely aid, Inasmuch as bread is "the staff of life," the flour relieved a pressing necessity, &,nd as the Scriptures tell us that "man shall not live by bread alone," the butter, meat and {other provisions proved a welcome addition.
Resolved, That when the Lord of the harvest shall again bless the labors of the husbandmen in Nebraska and our granaries and store houses are once more filled with plenty, we will not (if occasion requires) be' unmindful of this debt of gratitude, but will stand ready to contribute as freely as we have received.
Resolved, That we heartily commend the selection by our donors of our fellow citizens, J. M. Stout and T. B. Sands, as a relief committee, who have themselves so faithfully worked and shown such excllent judgment in the distribution of said supplies.
Resolved, That these resolutions be sent to the Crawfordsville JOURNAL and the other papers of Montgomery county, Indiana, for publication as a further expression of appreciation from a grateful community.
J. A. HIGH, Pastor.
E. D. SMITH, Church Clerk.
Thompson's Triumph.
Thursday afternoonFrankThompson, the genial dispenser of hair-cloth, sofas and the china dishes at Thompson's second hand store was dragged before the mayor charged with having provoked Miss Lorrie Toney, a sweet faced damsel, who sidled up to the shrine of justice under the sheltering wing of Charley Bowers, who appeared for the State. Miss Toney averred that she entered the second hand store and feeling in a rather facetious frame of mind addressed some jocose remark to the accomplished Frank, who became very mean and proceeded to give her an artistic cursing. Mr. Thompson acknowledged the corn in a graceful manner, but explained that that the aforesaid facetious remark reflected at once on his ancestry and condition of health. The mayor dismissed the case.
Case Dismissed.
Judge Harney Thursday morning dismissed the case of Dewey vs. the Big Four railroad at the plaintiff's cost. Dewey was injured at Danville, 111., by reason of the joint negligence of the railroad and the Standard Oil Company. Dewey settled with the Standard Oil Company for 8000 and gave them a receipt for damage in full. He then sued the Big Four for $1,000 damages. The court held that Dewey having received compensation in full from one of the joint wrong doers he released the other.
A Litter of LaiiibH.
Mart Liter is the possessor of a ewe which gave birth last Sunday to five living lambs. They all lived to be about an hour old when four of them died. Only one survives.
1'OTATO CltHKIC.
There will be a special service in the interest of Sunday school at the Potato Creek M. 10. church at 10.30 Sunday m«rning addressed by the county president and others. All persons interested in Sunday schools and Sunday school work in Sugar Creek township are urged to be present.
i.ife-Luiig ResultN.
Many a girl, by using Zoa Phora at the opening period of womanhood, might be saved from life-long suffering and expense. by Nye & Booe and Moffett & Morgan.
GENERAL GOSSIP.
It Concerns Kverythlng and" Ercrrbody and Hi Therefore, of Interest to All of Us.
—Wall paper at the 09 cent store. —Invitations are out for the Patter-son-Altridge wedding. —Branc B. Brown has concluded a visit with his Grandpa Tapp. —Mrs. J. B. Sidener has returned to Indianapolis after a visit with Mrs. J. R. Coons.
D. P. Smith lias returned from Anderson, Rev. Ilarkins being consider-: able better.
Rev. Creighton will enter upon his duties as pastor of the Christian church Sunday morning.
Carpets, lace curtains and portiers cheaper than ever at Myers & Chariii's, Campbell corner. —New all wool dress serges, 50 cent quality, for 25 cents, at Myers &. Charni's, Campbell corner. tf —Harmon Iiiatt expects his son Joel, to visit him this week on his way from Washington to New Harmony. —D. H. Baldwin «fe Co. have sent all of their pianos and organs back to the
factories and on Monday will have & bran new stock on hands. —George Howard went to the country Wednesday, near Roachdale, and will remain during the Summer, assisting his grandfather on the farm. —Wall paper at the 99 cent store. —Mrs. Carrie Knipe has returned to Chicago, accompanied by her sister, Mrs. J. B. Breaks, Jr. Mrs. Breaks will enter a hospital there next week for treatment. —Rockville Tribune: The "runners" for the Crawfordsville hotels have bee» arrested and fined for disturbing the peace at the depot, where they ply their vocation. This is a case of long delayed justice. —McClure & Graham were brought before the mayor this morning for blockading the sidewalk with boxes. The case was dismissed, however, when they explained that the §25,000
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Transfers of Heal Kstate.
List of deeds recorded in Montgomery county and ready for delivery. Furnished by Tlios. T. Munhall, Recorder and Abstractor. W S Moffett to Louis Bischof, lot in city $
Louis Bischof to W S and S Moffett, 2 lots in city O Scaggs to Bruce and N Shevlin, lot in city Jos Corns to Tena Dunbar, 12 acres in Sugar Creek tp
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of goods they purchased in New
York were coming in faster than they could handle them, —Charley Beck, son of W. T. Beck, was married to Miss Nora Jacobs, an estimable young lady of Thorntown, Wednesday. Thursday a big dinner was-y given in honor of the event at thev' home of the groom's parents, on east Main street, in Englewood suburb. The young people will go to housekeeping at once on the Beck farm near Orth. —Wall paper at the 9!) cent store. —Rockville Trilnme: Representative Brookshire contemplates practicing law in Washington City. Mr. Boookshire won the distinction of being one of the most tireless workers who ever sat in Congress and will no doubt succeed in his practice at the National Capital. We regret, however, that he is to leave the Eighth Congressional' district.
7)000
4,500
300
Ronk to S Stoner et al.lGO acres in Clark tp W Hostetter to Ora Wilhite, lot in Ladoga 1,000 Elijah Horn to W Horn, pt 2 lots in Shannondale 25 Julia Gregg to
600
J,000
Sarah LCondit,
lot in city
Sarah Conditto Julia Gregg, 2 lots in city Mary E Rice to Voris, pt lot in city Jos Fouts to Grenard, half int. 40 acres in Coal Creek tp.. E Brown et al to A Brown et al, 10 acres Clark tp VV Vanarsdal to II Walkup, 40)^ acres Union tp
660
1,040
500
000
300
3,000
Hanes to Wilson, pt lot in Ladoga 1,250
14 transfeas. Total.. .822,775 WILLOW GKOVE. The taffy-pulling at Mr. McMains' on Tuesday night was a great success.
Mr. Bennett four grandchildren, of Wesley, were over Sunday of last week. Marion Miller was called to the bedside of his sick mother near Smartsburg on Tuesday.
Warren Davis, wife and son,Charley, visited Sam Demoret on Thursday. It was Charley's birthday.
Miss Nannie Miller attended church at the New Market Christian church on Sunday and heard Randal Lookabill deliver his first sermon, which was pronounced lirst-class for the first time.
A dmv place for your vehicle at the old rink barn. Porter liros. Drive in.
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