Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 29 March 1895 — Page 1

When We Buy Right

SHOES

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KELLY'S

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Nobby and Stylish

At prices that can't be beat.

GONZA.LES & GALEY, ^DENTISTS'*

131M Fisher Block, Crawfordsville.

Teeth Without Plates.

ou can't make mistakes: we've been learning1 the business of buying1 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.

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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.

THE OLD

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PLOW

Wood and Steel Beam. None better made.

Gale M'f'g Co. Plows

We also havesome 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.

R. TINSLEY & CO

Fire! Smoke!

We have on hands a stock of musical instruments of all kinds,

Guitars, Mandolins, Violins, etc.,

Which were smoked in our fire of March 21st. and which we are going to dispose of at fire prices before Saturday night. We will be in a new room at 127 south Washington St., April 1st with an entirely new stock of goods.

We flove Nothing, Everything Must Go, Sheet Music ioc

Open Every Night.

D. H. BALDWIN COS

131 South VTusbinpton St. Crawfordsville, Ind. (Joel IHock)

MEN WANTED

To take orders. Instruction and outfit free. Salary or commission as preferred. Splendid chance for reliable men. Kxperleoce not necessary. Write for terms and full particulars

The R. G. CHASE COMPANY.

Nurserymen. It $v Geneva, N.

ANOTHER BARN BURNED

With All Its Contents Including a Number of llorses and Cows.

Special to The Joarnal. S haxnondai.k, March 28.—Last night Wallace LaFollette, who lives on the county line two and one-half miles north of Shannondale, was the possessor of a line 40x00 feet barn well filled with choice live stock, grain, hay, farming machinery, buggies, and harness, while this morning he has only one horse and one cow to tell the sad story of death and destruction that overcome him last night from fire. At 7:15 o'clock he went to the barn with a lantern to feed a dog and some pups and returned to the house and proceeded to retire when his wife called his attention to the reflection of a light upon an outbuilding. Lie at once discovered the barn to be on tire, and bare-footed and in night attire frantically rushed to the rescue of the live stock. Upon opening the door he found the whole interior to be in flames. In rescuing one horse his eyebrows were burned oft' and his clothing took fire. Five others were beyond but the undertaking was too hazardous and he turned to the rescue of the cattle and sheep. He succeeded in driving out one cow when he in turn was forced from the building by the flames. The sheep were beneath the origin of the fire and pandemonium ruled supreme. The poor creatures rushing around in their apartments like wild animals. When the door was opened three by some chance jumped out, their fleeces a solid mass of fire and their eyes burned out. They ran aimlessly over the lot and soon died. The dog, ever faithful, refused to leave her young and perished by their side. The owner, realizing that all hope was gone, was compelled to stand and see his huge barn wrapped in fire and hear the dying appeals of five horses, three cows, three calves, eight sheep, eleven lambs, the dog and her four pups. The loss on farming machinery, harness, buggies, etc., is almost complete, only a plow that was left in the field from the days' work, and a wagon being left. The fencing around the barnyard was entirely swept away. On the east was a road, and the fencing on both sides was burned. Just beyond this was a woods with a number of dead trees in it. These were burned from top to bottom and when tlie-light from the buildings died away they reminded one of light houses in mid ocean.

The origin of the fire is a mystery. Mr. Lafollette thinks it is impossible for it to have started from his lantern, as he was not in that part of the barn where the fire was first discovered. Neither does he think it incendiarism, because he has no enemies to his knowledge. The reflection of the fire lighted the country for miles around like moonshine, and people came from every direction to see the burning mass. Mr. Lafollett is a young man and had by strict integrity and industry came into possession of a comfortable home, and he keenly feels the loss of his barn, which was only partially insured.

Chapman Meetings.

Representatives from the churches met last Tuesday in the Baptist church and decided to get a tent for the Chapman meetings. They also appointed one from each church to nominate officers and committees and report to a mesting on Friday evening at the Y. M. C. A. building. 0. M. Gregg was made permanent chairman and J. E. Evans secretary. The finance committee will begin at once to solicit for the §500 necessary to defray the incidental expenses of the meetings

The tent to be rented will have a capacity of either 2,000 or 4,000. If a tent to hold 2,000 is rented it will be placed in the dead end of Pike street, just south of the First Presbyterian church. If the larger tent is hired it will be pitched either in Elston's grove or on the vacant Iol just west of Prof. Milford's Main street residence.

fine Millinery.

The ladies of Montgomery county will be interested in knowing that the millinery department of Myers & Charni is now in charge of Miss Carrie Kenyon. She has just returned from Chicago with a large stock of goods and an experienced trimmerand would be pleased to meet all her old friends and many new ones.

Kel Snyder's Sale.

The sale of the late R. 15. Snyder occurred yesterday at residence, north of the city, and was attended by one of the largest crowds that ever assembled at such-an affair. A large amount of property was sold and generally brought good prices.

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Mrs. Mary F. Felton.

The funeral services of Mrs. Fclton were held Sunday, March 10, 1S»5, at 2 o'clock at the Trinity M. E. church in Crawfordsville, conducted by Rev. Tucker, D. D. The interment was made at the Masonic cemetery.

Mr.s. Mary Margaret Felton was born in Washington county, Ky., Feb. 24, 1845. She died two and a quarter miles northwest of Darlington where she had lived for the past two years, on March 7, "1895, from consumption, a disease from which she had been a constant sufferer for two oyears. She came to this State with her parents at the age of twelve years, and lived here the remainder of her life, with the exception of about two years, which time she and 'her husband lived in Iowa when first married. She was married to Warner Felton March 13, 1873. To them two children were born, one daughter, Miss Ina. who with her father still survive, and one son, John, who they buried twelve years ago at the age of three months. Mrs. Felton was one of ten children, four of whom still survive her, three sisters, Mrs. Martha A. Vannice, of Waveland Mrs. Hell Clark and Mrs. Estella Strob, of Horace, 111., and one brother, Clark Vannice, of Crawfordsville. She also leaves an aged father, John W. Vannice, who is in Horace, 111. Mrs. Felton had been a member of the M. E. church for the past thirty-five years and a devoted Christian and earnest worker for the Master. She was a loving and affectionate wife and mother. She did all in her power to make home a place of joy and gladness. She was a woman loved and admired by all who knew her, for in her gentle and cheerful way she soothed and brightened the lives of those about her. She assured her friends she was perfectly reconciled to meet her Saviour. She talked a great many times of her mother who had gone before and how great would be their meeting although she could not speak after S o'clock a. in. She was conscious until the last breath left her.

lli'st, dear one, rest la quiet sleep While friends in sorrow o'er thoo weep. Asleep iD Jesus, O to see,

What my waking lorm shall be. To be like him will be my uliss For 1 shall soe htm as ho is. Now In the grave we've placed in trust,

Not the immortal but the dust, Of one oil earth to us most dear. Who learned iu youth her God to fear.

•Jacobs-Beck.

Wednesday, March 20, 1805, at 3 o'clock p.m., at the residence of Lew Houecker, at Thorn town, Ind., occurred the marriage of Miss Nora Jacobs and Charles Beck, two wellknown and worthy young people of Boone and Montgomery counties. The ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Coumer, of Irvington, pastor of the Christian church of Thorntown. The beautiful new residence of Mr. Honecker tyas brilliantly lighted which showed to the best advaetage the elegant costume of the bride, who was attired in a lovely cream abbatross with exquisite lace and satin trimmings, and wore Marquite flowers in her hair. The groom was becomingly attired in a rich black suit of the most recent style. The contracting parties are popular young people whose social standing in both Boone and Montgomery counties give more than a passing prominence to the occasion. The bride is a daughter of Peter Jacobs, of near Thorntown, and is a most amiable and charming lady. The groom is the only son of W. T. Beck and wife, and is a first-class, industrious young man. They received the congratulations of their friends, and were presented with many handsome presents. After the impressive ceremony the contracting parties returned to the home of the bride's father. A reception was tendered them the following day at the beautiful residence of the groom's parents in Crawfordsville, at which a bounteous repast was served to a number of guests. They will go to housekeeping immediately on their farm southwest of Shannondale, where they will be at home to their :nany friends soon. They start in life with the fa'rest prospects, and no doubt but they will meet with success. A Fkiend.

Acquitted.

There seems to be a decided disagreement among the heirs of Enoch Smith. Wednesday Link Lennant, one of them, was arrested at the instigation of the others for trespass, he having chopped duwn some trees on the place. The case was tried before 'Squire Scott and the defendant was acquitted. From present prospects it would seem that the lawyers are destined to have a whack at the Smith estate

The Books are Here.

Those who left World's Fair portfolios and Frank Leslie's War Series at

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In Memoriaiii.

Samuel John lireen imy father) was born iu Cambridge, Washington county, New York, Jan. I, 1817, and died in Ocala, Florida, Dec. 25, lsi'4.

The subject of this little sketch with an elder brother, William (reen, in the Spring of lS.'S'.i, graduated as physician and surgeon in the old Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia. Pa. The following July the two brothers, with their parents, came to Miles, Cayuga county, N.Y., where Dr. Samuel John (ireen was married to Mary Ann Abbott, daughter of Cliauneey and Mary Abbott. Soon after marriage they visited a sister, Mrs. James (iillmore, in Western New York, and from there started on horseback for Indiana to seek their fortunes, leaving the bride of a few weeks with her parents. On account of a dislocated hip, the younger brother had to lift the elder"brother ou and off his horse the entire distance, but they were young and hopeful, and made the best of all hardships attending the long journey. A little black dog was a cheerful companion when he became foot sore and tired, he was carried in their arms until rested, lie survived for years, enjoying many hunting expeditious in the wild woods of Indiana. They reached Crawfordsville, Montgomery county, Indiana, some time in November, and there among the pleasant people of that college town made their new home.

The following Spring, Samuel John (my father) returned to New York for his bride. She, with buoyant spirit,all the good wishes and prayers of kindred and friends, started with him for the "far west," leaving behind a home of wealth and refinement, to share the uncertain fortunes of a young doctor just starting in life in a new country. In Crawfordsville the people were most hospitable, and the young doctor prospered. It was there their first child, Sarah M., was born and christened. After a few years they removed to to Middletown, near Waynetown, ten miles west, and there with a younger brother, George invested in farm and mill property, which they managed most successfully, aside from Samuel John doing an immense practice iu his profession, indeed, there were weeks at a time, that he never was at home, to take off his clothes and retire for the night, only snatching such rest as he could in the house of a very sick patient, or as lie jogged along on the back of his weary horse. In these early days, the fever and ague raged along Coal creek. My father's practice extended over many miles of territory. The roads were miserable, the only mode of travel, the greater part of the time, being on horseback, with pillbags strung across the saddle, and leggins strapped on as a protection against cold and mud. Iu his absence on these long trips, my capable mother took his place, issued medicine to the home patients, visited the sick, carrying delicacies and comforts of all kinds with her. To my mother's activity and help my father owed much of his success in his profession. He and a few other faithful men and women built the first Methodist church in the town. Ever since I can remember my father's house was open and free to everybody. There was always a place at the table and a corner at the fireside and a welcome for all, to stay as long as they pleased. It was the home of the itinerant minister. In these early days the circuits were large and required two ministers, an old one and a young one. They made my father's house their home, sure of sympathy and welcome to stay until ready to depart. Many a gray-haired minister in recalling these weary days in his life work, will testify to what I say. My father was generous to a fault, as all his old friends can testify. No one in affliction, no matter how lowly his condition, ever asked of him in vain. If they were needy his pocketbook was open, if in sickness, never too weary in body or too dark the hour of night for him to go at their call. Very many of these long, dark trips were made to people in distress, from whom he never could hope to get a cent. My father was a most indulgent parent, bereft of our mother in early lile, he seemed to us children more like a tender, sympathizing elder brother than a parent. We never thought of being afraid to go to our father at all times. He was steadfast in his friendship— once a friend, always a friend. There was no sacrifice too great, no hardship too severe, for him to make for a friend. His large, loving heart took in all that was good, and cast aside the faults of all whom he loved. In the Summer of 1859 his Christian wife and help-meet was called to her home above, leaving five children. Many years he enjoyed the confidence and patronage ol the surrounding people. Under so much exposure and hardship his health finally gave way, and he was advised to seek a warmer climate. So in the year of 1882 he with his elder brother, William, and second wife, Emma Newton (Jree.n. and their two children, moved to Florida, in the search of health. Twelve years he enjoyed the fruits, the flowers, the birds, the beautiful sunshine, and the absolute rest of that tropical home, until Christmas Day, lH'.U, when he peacefully passed to the "bright beyond,'" and was buried beneath those sunny skies, by the hands of loving friends, and a minister of his own beloved church.

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IJruR Store Burned.

The drug store of Frank Armstrong was completely destroyed by fire at Mace Tuesday night. It is alleged that it was burned by those who warned the proprietor not to sell liquor.

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W. T. Whittington III Florida. Dr. T. F. Leech has received a letter from his cousin, W. B. F. Leech, who is at Safety Harbor, Florida, from which we are permitted to make the following extract which will interest the friends of W. T. Whittington:

I have two representatives from your town in my house at this time. They have been with us nearly a week, and will, if our sulphur water proves as it promises, beneficial, remain several weeks longer—W. T. Whittington and wife. We find them very agreeable and companionable. He, as you may know, has been much afllicted with rheumatism and spent some time at Hot Springs, Ark., then came to St. Petersburg where he has an uncle, a Mr. Davis, from North Carolina. Having heard of the virtues of our springs for drinking and bathing he drove up here, 20 miles, and unprepared as we were to receive visitors, took them in. He is pleased with the prospect and feels already benefitted. Mr. W. got a Winchester this morning and .-ihot anil killed a pelican, distant 400 yards, not less 1 think. It measured over seven feet from point to point of wings.

Important Ministerial Meeting. Frankfort Tinws: Some time in May, the exact date for which is not yet known, there will be held in the Christian church in this city, a three days' session of the Northern Indiana Ministerial Association. The membership of the Association is made up of the ministers of the Christian church, in that part of the State north of the State road, passing through Indianapolis. Some of the ablest men of the church are located in this field and will be present, as will also a number of other prominent ministers from other sections. There will be about seventy-five ministers present during the session, A programme is in preparation and its publication in due time will give an idea of the scope and character of the work.

A Grateful l'copie.

his ouknai, has been overwhelmed with letters from Arborville and other points in Nebraska from individuals, societies and churches, expressing1 their grateful thanks to the people of Montgomery county for tbeir assistance in the way of clothing, grain and provisions sent to the needy of that State. The people here are satisfied that their confidence was not raisplaced when the car from this points was consigned to J. M. Stout and T. II. B, Sands at Arborville. All the evidence at hand go to show that the contributions were judiciously and carefully distributed and that every pound was honestly accounted for. The last to send expressions of gratitude were the Baptist church and the li. A. R. Post at that place.

A Mother in Israel Gone.

John Messmore suffered a severe loss last week in the death of his valuable thoroughbred Jersey, Frances Deerlick, Reg. No. 53,305. She was purchased in 1893 of the well known Hen1ry Baum, of Frankfort, and was unexcelled as a milker and prize winner. While in Mr. Messinore's possession she has been shown in most of the fairs held in Indiana and adjoining States and has never failed to capture a prize. Nine years old she has' raised seven calves and excepting three weeks has been a constant milker throughout this time. The was one of the most valuable animals in the county and will be hard to replace.

After Them.

Lafayette Call: The case of Louis Bischof, of Crawfordsville, vs. Mikels &, Storms, is being heard in the circuit court. Mikels & Storms, who formerly carried on a dry goods store here, purchased goods of Mr. Bischof, securing payment by a transfer of Chicago real estate. The real estate was mortgaged, and -it finally devolved upon Mr. Bischof to pay off the mortgages. A bond of 85,000 was given by Mikels & Storms, and now the plaintiff sues these bondsmen for damamages. During the morning an effort was made to mpeach Rev. Mr. Mikels, one of the defendants' witnesses, sk:

Byres-Jones.

Sunday at high noon Mr. Bert Byres and Miss Delia Jones were made one, at the home of Kev. R. M. Xook, in his most happy manner. After the ceremony the young couple with some of their friends drove to the home of the bride at hitesville, where a stimptuous feast was awaiting them. The bride is a beautiful and accomplished young lady and one of Montgomery county best teachers,while the groom is a prosperous young farmer. They will make their lioiuevfrith the groom's parents at present. We wish them many long years of married life. w.

Stick to tlio Fiutn.

An advertisement has a further mission than the immediate sale of goods —it should create confidence and cultivate possible patrons by the strictest adherence to facts plainly and convincingly stated.