Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 1 November 1895 — Page 5

Why do so many people trade at our Store? Why do they come for miles in every direction to see us? Why do they advise all their friends to visit us?

THE REASON

Is because they can save money by dealing direct with the makers.

TRY US ONCE!

And you will realize the difference between buying direct from the manufacturer and trading with the dealer, who is compelled to pay a jobber's profit. Our tables are loaded with bargains in Men's, Children's and Boy's Suits and Overcoats, made at our own factory at Cincinnati.

THE AMERICAN.

Wholesale and Retail One Price Clothiers,

Tailors, Hatters and Furnishers

Corner Main and Green Sts., Crawfordsville, Ind.

Yount Woolen Hills

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Fair Exhibit

CONSISTING OF-

BLANKETS, FLANNELS, CASSIHERES, YARNS,

Now On Sale

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MYERS & CHARNI'S.

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Campbell Corner. Crawfordsville, Ind.

VOL. 48—NO. 44 CRAWFORD SVILLE, IKDIANA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1895—TWELVE PAGES

A SUCCESRFUL EXPERIMENT

A Magnificent Orchard Reproduced From ... The Fruit Seed.

Fruit glowers over the State will probably be interested in noting the results of an experiment tried in Montgomery county by Tyre C. Whittington. Mr. Whittington resides near Waveland and on one of the first farms settled in this section. Upon this farm for many years was a magnificent orchard, which tradition purported had its origin in he kindly work of the historical "Johnny Appleseed," of many years ago. The apples were splendid fruit, and their like was not borne by the more modern trees of nursery registry. Several years ago, before the last few years of the trees of this old orchard passed away, Mr. Whittington gathered some of the best fruit and planted the seed. He carefully trained the tender sprouts, and when of proper size he replanted a large orchard. As the trees were seedlings his work was ridiculed by many, but Mr. Whittington maintained that 'all the fine orchards of early Indiana had a similar genesis, and that this would be a success. This year has demonstrated that he was eminently correct. The young orchard bore plentifully, and the fruit is of a quality unsurpassed. The apples are large perfect, and of splendid llavor. There are many varieties and most of them different from any known here before.

Mr. Whittington states that the crosspolinization has brought out new varieties in his orchard. Those who have used only grafted trees are greatly struck by the success of Mr. Whittington's seedlings.

Unnecessary Cratality.

To the Editor of The Journal. An incident occurred at the "Corn Crnival" at Ladoga, last Saturday which was revolting in its conception and in its execution brutish in the extreme. A grand baloon ascensiou and parachute leap was the last event of the day's "jollities. With a view doubtless, of disclosing to the citizens of Ladoga, his wonderful entertaining powers, this aeronaut secured an inoffensive dog and securely tying it to the rigging of the baloon ascended several hundred feet when he let the poor dog drop to the ground below where he was mashed flatter than the proverbial pancake.

What amusement could the butchery of an inoffensive dog furnish an assembly of intelligent civilized people or what pleasure could a brute passing under the guise and form of a man derive from dropping

a

helpless

canine several hundred feet through the air to its death? The society for the prevention of cruelty to animals has an opportunity here worthy its best effort. The conical recepticle which

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performs the function

of brain-holder is certainly performing a perfunctory duty in the case of this minnow-brained baloonist who styles himself, C. J. Temple, of Indianapolis.

At the Whip-poor. Will Cabin Judge Snyder and Judge Harney are the guests of Eel Wilhite at the Whip-poor-will cabin near the mouth of Offield's creek on the Rattlesnake. They went well equipped with pipes, tobacco, cider, pumpkin pies and sweet potatoes for 'possum bakes. Doc Boraker accompanied the party in the capacity of caterer. The Weirs and Arwoods have been engaged with their hounds for each night of the stay, and the coons and 'possums will fall like the leaves of the autumn.

Death of Mrs. J. B. Whltsett.

Mrs. Elizabeth King Whitsett, aged 61 years, wife of J. B. Whitsett, died Monday at her home on the Danville Read. She had been suffering from paralysis for several months.

The funeral occurred yesterday morning at the Baptist church, Rev. G. P. Fuson officiating. Interment at Oak Hill.

Mrs. Whitsett was born in Mt. Vernon, Ind., but had lived she greater part of her life in this city.

The Davis Sale.

A large number of persons attended the John L. Davis sale Monday and the affair was a great success everything bringing good prices. A fine consignment of cattle of S. A. Trout were sold at the same time. Mr. Davis served a grand dinner to the buyers and his friends and it was a culinary triumph which reflected great credit on his well known hospitality.

Deatli of Airs. Amelia Irons.

Mrs. Amelia Irons, relict of Wm Irons, died yesterday at the home of her borther, Joseph Hall, of Madison township. The funeral occurs to-mor­!stock row morning at Campbell's Chapel, services by.Rev. T. J. Shuey. Interment at Darlington.

The Country Homo of Samuel Hoefgen Burned with All Its Contents Tuestlay.

Tuesday afternoon the residence of Samuel Hoefgen, several miles northwest of the city, was destroyed by fire. Mrs. Hoefgen was in town at the time and her adopted daughter, Mary, discovered the blaze about 1 o'clock. It caught from a spark falling on dry leaves on the kitchen roof and owing to the very dry condition burned most rapidly. Mr. Hoefgen was si"1- but raised the hue and cry, at the same time endeavoring to a few of the household goods it bem .^nue^t that the house was doomed. The little girl, Mary, ran upstairs to get some of her things and starting to return tound herself cut. off by the flames. With great presence of mind she raised a window and jumped fifteen feet to the ground below,fortunately escaping injury. The neighbors quickly arrived hut the house and practically all the contents were destroyed.

There were also stored in the cellar ninety bushes of apples and a large quantity of cabbage and potatoes. The house was a fine old country place and the elegant shade trees in the yard were ruined.

Mr. Hoefgen carried only SI,000 insurance and the loss was, of course* much greater.

Of Interest to Pensioners.

To the Editor The Journal. Considerable inquiry has been made, recently, regarding a supposed new ruling concerning the execution of pension vouchers. There has been no ruling since Hoke Smith's rule with eleven paragraphs which was issued February 1, 1894. No doubt inexperienced officers have made many blunders and delayed the payment of pensions by not understanding how to execute vouchers under the rule of Feb. 1, 1894, and that has caused Mr. Spencer, the U. S. Pension Agent at Indianapolis to send out instructions to county clerks, justices of the peace and others on this point.

The rule does not in the least change the mode of executing vouchers, when the pensioner writes his or her name, from what it has been for the last twenty-three years.

In cases where the pensioner signs the deposition and the receipts by mark, Hoke.Smith's rule requires two witnesses to attest the mark to the deposition, and one witness to attest the mark to the receipts. Formerly, the ofiicer before whom the voucher was executed could be one witness to attest the pensioner's mark both to the deposition and to the receipts. In the case of a widow or a guardian, two witnesses are required to sign a deposition that the widow has not re-mar-ried and that the minor child is still living. This, however, has been required ever since pensions were paid in this country, and the only way in which Hoke Smith's rule affects a case of this kink is that it requires one witness to attest the mark of a witness to the deposition, whereas, formerly the officer before whom the deposition was made could attest the mark.

TBAVIS & BBOWN,

Soldiers'Claim Attorneys. Interesting Statistic!.

The State 'bureau of statistics hag compiled from the reports made by the counties several interesting facts from the figures given. The reports are for the year ending June 30 last. The total number of marriage licenses issued was 22,507, while there were in all the counties, except Cass, 2,730 divorces issued against 2,279 the preceding year, with four counties unreported. Of these 1,867 were issued to the wife and 803 to the husband. The foil owing causes were assigned: Adultery, 231 incompetency, 26 abandonment, 741 cruelty, 694 drunkenness, 222 failure to provide, 374, and criminal connections, 47.

There were during the year 31,161 jail returns, of which 27,490 were white males, 1,195 white females, 2,191 colored males and 230 colored females. The causes were in 9,838 cases for drunkenness, in twenty-four for bigamy, 165 for murder, 7,533 for misdemeanors, 3,028 for vagrancy and 145 for rape.

There were 1,755 naturalization papers issued. Germany furnished 541 citizens and Austria 324, these twe countries heading the list. The Election expenses for November, 1894,were 8229,77i, Marioa county's expenses being 825,163. There are in all the State, except Bartholomew county, 8,791 miles of free gravel road and 430 miles ot toll road.

JKemoving to Linden.

John Stephenson is removing his of groceries from north Green street to Linden where he will open a store and will again become a citizen of Madison township.

AMONG THE GOATS.

What tlte Secret Fratoniltieit Are Doing— The 1*. ). S. of A. and lied Slon Work Tuesday Night.

P. O. S. OF A.

Tuesday night was a banner night for Camp 6, P. O. S. A., and the following new members were initiated into its wide awake ranks.

H. E. Wynecoop, M. B. Britts, S. Kepler, E. W. Waldrip, Walter Coolman, W. O. Armstrong, Isaac Shields and W. A. Archibald. At the conclusion of the initiatory *l,Q. room was cleared and a score of appointed caterers spread tables for an oyster f$ast. President W. W. Goltra made a neat address followed with invocation by the Rev. G. P. Fuson, who leaves the city on Monday. Vocal and instrumental music was a feature of the evenings pleasures and the event in all was one of a highly commendable nature. The order is composed of one hundred and fifty active young men and is perpetually in a flourishing condition socially and financially.

THE ItED MEN.

Scioto Tribe, No. 100 Improved Order of Red Men, is another prosperous and lively fraternity and they also had'work Tuesday night. The 1st or option degree was given to four ell known candidates as follows: J. G. Vanscoyoc, Geo. J. Largent, Kelly Cunningham and John Childers. The 2d or Hunter's degree was conferred upon John Welsh, Perry Stump, Ivan Myers, Joe E. Fisher, P. M. Buck and W. O. Vanslyke.

Both orders adjourned along towards morning. THE

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TEMPLABS.

Crawfordsville Lodge, No. 56 I. 0. G. T., are preparing to give a public installation of newly elected officers in their handsome new hall in the Rountree block, corner of Washington and Pike streets, on Monday evening Nov. 4th. Grand Chief Templar, I. F. Wade, of Lafayette, will be present and deliver one of his eloquent discourses. An attractive musical programme has also been arranged. No admission will be charged or collection taken.

The Baptist Convention.

The Indiana Baptist State convention met in its sixty-third annual session in the First Baptist church at Terre Haute last Monday. Vice-Presi-dent Rev. S. C. Fulmer, of Elkhart, presided. The Baptists have in this State 535 churches, 416 ministers, 58,090 members, 483 Sunday schools, with an enrolled membership of 35,610. The Baptist college, at Franklin, has eight male and three female instructors and 230 students. The grounds and buildings are valued at 865,000, and the endowment fund now reaches 8225,000. Last year the reported contributions for salaries and church expenses aggregated 8180,000 for missions, 86,000 for other purposes, 837,500.

A Fine Internment.

Charles E. Lacey is the possessor of an elegant flute in which he takes a pardonable pride. When Miss Sophia Kleinhans left for Germany Mr. Lacey entrusted her with the purchase of one of the famous Meyer flutes, and she, accompanied by her brother, a fine musician, visited the Meyer factory in Hannover and there selected one of the best. Mr. Lacey has just received it and pronounces it the finest instrument he has seen.

Claim Kefnsed.

The Tippecanoe county commissioners disallowed the claim of George Richey for 82,500 for injuries received in falling from a bridge on the Grimes free gravel road. This is the county line road between Montgomery and Tippecanoe and Richey has presented a claim against each county. The matter will probably be carried to the courts by Mr. Richey.

Racket Store Sold.

Assignee L. A. Foote sold the Racket store at 10 o'clock on Tuesday to satisfy the mortgages thereon, thejfirst of which was one for 8535 held by an Indianapolis millinery company. The stock was sold to H. I. Cohen.

tatter 1.1st.

The foUowing is a list of unclaimed letters remaining in the Crawfordsville postoffice for the week ending Oct. 29,1895. Persons calling for these letters say "advertised": Baker Lew Lydy John W Gott FB Norris Steve Hastings Herbert Pauli Chas Howell Miss Mary Russell Myrtle (2) Johnson Linn Singleton FP LaBord Arthur S Walsh Jas

Williams Levi

A Pie Social.

On Friday evening, (Nov. 1), a social will be given at the Willis school house, No. 9, just north of town. Coppage Bros., will furnish music. Everyone cordially invited to attend

PART SECOND

THE EIGHTY-SIXTH INDIANA.

About One Hundred of the Survivors Meet Iu Tlieir Aununl lteunlon at Covlngtou.

The surving members of the Eightysixth regiment to the number of probably one hundred came together at Covington on Monday evening and Tuesday morning to hold their annual reunion. Although time has dealt gently with many of them yet for the moBt part they all show the marks of increasing age. It has been thirty years sin^e they were mustered out of the service, and they are all now in the afternoon of life. Although age has enfeebled them, yet in-spirit they feel as young as when tramping through Kentucky in pursuit of Bragg, or starving and freezing in east Tennessee, or in the hurly burly of battle at Stone's River, Chickamauga, Misssionary Ridge or furrowing their way to Atlanta, or storming the heights of Overton's Hill at Nashville.

The reunion was an enjoyable occasion. A camp fire was held on Monday evening at the Court House to which the youth and beauty and middle aged and the aged of Covington lent their presence. The Mayor delivered an address welcoming the veterans to the hospitalities of the town which had been extended with open palms. The boys fought their battles over in speech and song, and all felt it was good to be there.

Tuesday morning the business meeting was held presided over by the venerated Col. George F. Dick. The minutes of last year's meeting were read by the Secretary, D. G. Pence, and approved. Officers were elected as follows

President—George F. Dick. Vice President—James A. Barnes. Secretary—David Perry Pence. Treasurer—James R. Carnahan. The committee on Regimental History submitted a report in which the work done during the last four months was reviewed, and stated that it would be complete and ready for delivery in the course of a month. It will be a book of between 625 and 650 pages, and will be a most thorough and complete history of regiment's entire term of service from the day it went into camp at Lafayette until it was mustered out at Nashville three years later. It is printed on handsome faced type, on good paper and will be bound in cloth and morocco. The price of the cloth binding was fixed at 82.50 and the morocco at 83.25.

The meeting adjourned at noon, formed in line and marched to the Presbyterian church, where an elegant dinner was served, at the expense of the hospitable and open hearted citizens. Rev. Fred Rosebro is the pastor of

thiB

church and steps are in pro­

gress for the erection of a new brick structure. The lot selected is a sightly and convenient location and whea completed will be a credit and an honor to the town.

After dinner the association returned to thej court roopi, where the time until adjournment was spent in a combination of business and social talk.

The meeting then adjourned to meet at Williamsport next year, the time to be fixed by the local committee, consisting of Major Phillip Getnmer James Anderson. It was understood that the time would be between the 1st and 10th of October.

The old town of Covington has taken on a new lease of life. The evidences of improvement are to be seen on every hand. No less than seventyfive new dwellings, some of them elegant residences, have been erected this year. The business houtes have been greatly improved, and they are all filled with fresh and handsome stocks. Morris Herzog, formerly of Waynetown, has a large and well ap« pointed store and has assisted greatly in infusing the new life which the town possesses. Between four and five miles of cement sidewalks have been laid this year, and the citizens are crying for more. Five or six miles will be put down next yea:, and strange to say, not a single kick has been made. ..

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Pat McMaunls Married.

Our well known fellow townsman, Pat McMannus, is no longer the bachelor of Goose Nibble, naving taken the required obligations for his second round of connubial bliss. Patrick betook himself to Indianapolis and was married at high 6 o'clock in the morning Tuesday to a Mrs. Mary Moore, who also had seen the values of a companionship life, but whose former husband died in Ireland some time ago. The high contracting parties arrived in the city Wednesday being tendered a welcome at the McMaunus mansion Wednesday night.