Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 21 February 1896 — Page 9

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With a Blue Pencil

We have drawn a line through the price mark on our entire line of

OVERCOATS

And directly under this line we have made some new figures that should close out every Overcoat on our tables by March 1st. Neither cost or qualtity has been considered. It is simply a determined effort to dispose of every overcoat we have, and we will be successful if prices will accomplish it.

Men's Overcoats.

0*r regular price... .8 4.50. Blue pencil price... .8 2.75 .. 5.00. 6.00. 8.00. 10.00. 12.00. 15.00. 18.00. 20.00. 22.00.

Boys' and Children's Overcoats.

Our regular price....Sal.25. Blue pencil price... .8 .75 2.00. 1.25 3.00. .... 1.75 4.00. .... 2.50 5.00. 3.00 6.00. .... 3.75

The time to buy an overcoat is now, and the place is

THE AMERICAN.

Wholesale and Retail One Price Clothiers, Tailors, Hatters and Furnishers Corner Main and Green Sts., Crawfordsville, Ind.

Flour Has Advanced.

Buy Flour this week if you want to save money before the pn'ce is advanced. Wheat and Flour is advancing every day. We will sell you this week:

50 lbs. Pride of Peoria........ .$1.00 25 lbs.

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50 lbs. Wonder .1.00 25 lbs.

ao lbs. Yellow Sugar i.oo 19 lbs. Ridgewood A Sugar .. i.oo 18 lbs. Granulated

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Queensware

3.00 3.50 5.00 6.00 7.75

10.00 12.00 13.50 16.50

1 lb. any Package Coffee .20 1 lb. Churm West Bak. Powder ,10

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splendid time to buy if you want to save our profit.

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VOL. 49-!NO. 8 ORAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1896.-TWEL.YE PAGES

HE KNOWS GEORGE JACKSON.

Dr. Hickman, of tl(A City, Acquainted With the Man Who Drove l'earl Bryan to Her Doom.

Dr. Qickmau, the popular young colored physician who recent'y came here from Cincinnati, is well acquainted with George Jackson, the colored man who alleges that he drove the carriage which carried poor Pearl Bryan to her doom. Dr. Hickman believes the story of George Jackson implicitly and states that he is a man who would act just as he claims he acted. '"He is an honest, straightforward man," said Dr. Hickman, "although I always thought he was a little cranky on military affairs. He is one of the biggest cowards I ever knew and I can readfly see how he was frightened so badly by his experience that he ran all the way home and kept silent for days. I have known him for eight years and I have no doubt but that he told the whole truth."

One of Our (jltizeng.

Noblesville Republican: Thomas Birch, of John Hare's machine shop, is a genius in all that the term implies. He possesses the happy faculty of being able to make almost, anything out of iron that he desires, and has just finished a magnificent 15-horse power engine complete which is a tribute to his skill. In addition to his trade as a machinist, he enjoys the distinction of being a professional cutter of fine stones. After the Mexican war, (Generals Scott and Worth, both of whom were prominent during the two years of fighting, were presented with handsome swords by the States from whence they came, for the spirit of patriotism displayed and the manner in which they managed the campaigns of the United States troops. The honor of setting fine stones of topaz in the hilts of these weapons was bestowed upon Mr. Birch. His work attracted widespread attention.

This Year'* Easter.

Rarely, if ever before, has there been any doubt as to Sunday to be observed as Easter in all parts of the world. The moon attains its full on the hight of Saturday, March 28th, at a meridian a little east of this at midnight precisely. At this place the full is about 13 minutes after midnight. Further east, of course, this event takes place before midnight. At all points where the moon fulls before midnight, strictly speaking, the next day, Sunday, is Easter. Where this happens after midnight Sunday, April 5, is, strictly speaking, Easter. There seems to be some kind pf agreement by which the Christians of the world will observe April 5. It is well to remember that Easter occurs on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox.

Rev. Dr. Leech at Greencaatle.

Greencastle Banner-l\w£8: The open meeting of the Gentlemen's Club held at Dr. H. A. Gobin's residence was largely attended last evening, many ladies being present. Dr. S. V. Leech of Crawfordsville, the guest of honor of the occasion, read a paper on "The History of John Brown's Raid Into Virginia." Dr. Leech gave a yery interesting paper as he was an eye witness, it might be said, of the raid. He told many incidents and facts that have been overlooked by historians and the information imparted was very valuable. An interesting discussion followed the excellent paper.

_.v Not as Represented.

It appears that T. J. Houston's claim as to the cause of his shortage is entirely wrong. He voluntarily assigned the Nicholson note to C. N. Vancleave expecting no part of it and glad to escape prosecution for a peculiar transaction in which he had beaten Mr. Vancleave. Houston relied on making some collections near Jamestown to square himself with the Singer Machine Company, and the collections failing left him to face the unpleasant charge of embezzlement.

Another Richmond In the Field.

Frankfort News: The friends of James R. Christian, of Hamilton county, will, we learn, present his name to the district convention, which meets here March 19, for Presidential elector. Mr. Christian is in every way a worthy gentleman, and one of the most steadfast Republicans in the district, and he ought to be chosen by acclamation. We believe that Clinton county would be glad to give him a solid vote.

Three .Young Jacks for Sale.

N. S. Graybill, 2£ miles east of Advance, Boone county, (Indiana, will, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1896, have a public sale of personal property, including three three-year-old Kentucky jacks, well bred and first class in every particular. Terms, 9 months, or 8 per cent, off for cash. wit

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THE KELLAR-SHANRS TRAGI DY

Contention Between tlin Counties Over Payment of Kxpeneus.

the dividing line. The sheriff and

coroner of Fountain county first took charge of the case, under the supposition that the murder occurred in Fountain county, and Dr. Geiss, of Indianapolis, was employed as an expert chemist. Six physicians also assisted in holding an autopsy on Clara Shanks's body. These physicians have sued for 8G00 for services, and have taken a change of venue to Montgomery county. The report is revived vhat Maggie Kellar, the sister, will sue for damages, it being claimcd that there never was sufficient testimony against her on which to base an indictmcnt Considerable dissatisfaction is expressin the Wolf creek neighborhood over the acquittal of the defendants still no violence is threatened. When it was suggested at Terre Haute that it might be dangerous for the defendants to return home, a friend of the accused remarked: 'It may be that the Kellars will be killed, but there are some friends who will see to it that some one else is killed while the killing is going on."

The Last Day of School.

On Feb. 14 the school at the Flanigan school house, northeast of this city, closed. This date was the occasion of four events at this place. In the forenoon the patrons came in and raised a flag pole sixty-five feet high, and about noon returning with families, visitors and well filled baskets consummatad a surprise that will loog be remembered by all present. At the close of this enjoyable part of the programme began the exercises of the evening. First was the unfurling of the stars and stripes to the breeze. Miss Ida Hall, the teacher, in a very patriotic spirit walked out and pulled the flag to the top of the staff. Following was the celebration of Washington's birthday by declamatipns and songs intermingled with exercises suitable for the closing of school. Some choice selections were rendered on the organ by Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hutton. After the testimony of several of the patrons in regard to the progress of the pupils, Miss Hall was unanimously called on to continue the school for one more month.

A Covington special says: "A controversy is imminent between Parke and Fountain counties over the payment of the expenses of ihe Kellar murder trial, which aggregate several thousand dollars. The defendants live in Parke county,while the Shanks fam. .. tuis siaie oi airairs Matron liiner and lly, living just across the roadway, are

I* 4. assistant are obliged to carrv from in Fountain county, the road being

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Wants Damages and a Receiver

John Britton has brought suit in the circuit court against Joseph Britton. He alleges that some time since they formed a partnership in the plastering and brick making business and that as the defendant was educated he took charge of the accounts, etc. He alleges that debts were contracted and that large sums of money were paid in of which sums he, the plaintiff received only a very small part He further alleges that the defendant refuses to account to him for his con duct of the business and therefore prays the court to appoint a receiver, dissolve the partnership and give the plaintiff judgment in the sum of $3,000 and all proper relief.

Released on Bond.

James Wilson, editor of the Indianapolis People, who waB recently sentenced to two years in prison and fined 8250 for publishing and sending through the mails improper matter, has be^ granted a supersedeas and filed his bond in the sum of 83,000 with a number of sureties.

With the granting of the writ of supersedeas Wilson was released on bond pendiog a decision of the United States Supreme Court, to which the case will be taken at once. A decision cannot be reached for over a year and Wilson will be at liberty in the meantime.

The Eighty-Sixth History.

Hugh Leslie, ol Hillsboro, Ohio, and who was a member of an Ohio regiment in Turchin's brigade, of Baird's division, obtained a copy of the History of the Eighth-sixth Indiana. In acknowledging the receipt of the book he says: '*1 have enjoyed reading it. It is an honor to the men who got it up as it is a perfect history." Such is the verdict of all who have read it. Send to the JOURNAL for a copy, either in cloth or morocco binding. The price is, in cloth, 83.50 in morocco, 83.25.

Our Own Henry Will Lead.

•The colored folks' cake walk at Music Hall on March 12 promises to be a grand, affair. Fifteen couples from this and adjoining towns will compete

CISTERN WATER NEEDED.

The Matron or the Orphans' Home Obliged to Carry Wator Twlo«- a Week to ^atlio Twenty Otld Children.

The Orphans' Home is badly in need cisterns and the county commissioners would do well, perhaps, to take cognizance of the fact. There is only one cistern on the place and that does not hold water. As a result of this state of affairs Matron Hiner and

and our own Henry Humphrey and his Kansas he can pave the streets of lady will lead the walk. every town in New England.

a distant neighbor's, twice a week, water to bathe twenty odd children. The. bath room is upstairs, so the carrying of water occupies a good part of the time. Taking care of those orphans is no snap at best and it is not right that the women in charge should be forced to do, this work. Cisterns could be put in at a practically small expense and should be so soon as the weather will permit.

A New Law Klrin.

Attorneys M. E. Clodfelter and' Joe L. Davis have entered into a partnership for the practice of law. E Clodfelter needs no recommendation to the people of Montgomery courtty as his reputation and success as a lawyer are well known. For fifteen years past he has been one of the most active practitioners at the bar. He is regarded as a safe counsellor, a fearless advocate and persistent worker. His client's cause is his cause and it is generally recognized and known that he can not be swerved from the faithful performance of duly

Joe L. Davis is a graduate of the Chicago Law School and a member of the Chicago bar. He graduated with honors and received the plaudits of his class and of the learned members of the profession by whom known. He is possessed of fine business and social qualities, is full of life and energy.

This firm has an elegant library and one of the best equipped offices in the

city, located over Smitli & Steele's speech. The programme drug store on south Washington street. The success of this firm is alr^aly assured.

Sunday School Convention.

From the present outlook the convention to be held at New Ross on the 28th, will be the best attended' and most interesting ever held in our coun. ty. Responses are coming in almost every day from the different schools of the county signifying their intention to be well represented. Almost all of them have already appointed delegates and arranged for their going. One could not wish for the trains to run more conveniently. Delegates and others attending can reach New Ross just a short time before the convention is called to order, can return at noon if necessary, or in good time in the evening. Delegates from a distance can easily reach the morning train leaving here at 8:17. Make your arrangements to attend this convention. Everybody welcome. One fare, 35 cents, for the round trip.

State Fair Affairs.

Indianapolis News: The State Board of Agriculture began the work of re-

vising the premium list of the State

fair at its meeting Tuesday. It was

announced that not many, changes

would be made. Premiums will not be

raised. The proposition to keep the fair open nights seems to be meeting with favor among the members of the Board. It has been suggested that arrangementB be made for horse racing by electric light. It is agreed that the Board shall not again lend its assistance to a show outside, the fair ground The members believe that the fair suffered on account of th? entertainments that were given at Pompeii Park last year and the year before,

Dr. Illchmau On a 111th Horse.

Terre liiiute Tribune: The electric lights at the First 13 church went out Sunday, leaving Dr. Hickman and his audience in total darkness for several minutes In the interim the assemblage enjoyed themselves in the singing of familiar hymns When the light came on, the minister proceeded to deliver a very vigorous sermon. He gave such shows as 'The Black Crook" and others that have appeared at Naylor's this season, a severe roasting. Round dances also came in for a bitter denunciation. Hickman said it

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was the saloons, evil associates and

fast conduct that were productive of such horrors as the Pearl Bryan murder.

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Btraw and wood pulp It is made the same as brick and at one-third the cost. The inventor says that' the wheat straw that annually goes to waste in

PART SECOND

PERSONAL MENTION.

Short Items Relative to the Comings and Goings of Crawfordsvlllo I'coplo and Their Friends.

—Miss Mary Gerard is contemplating a trip to Europe this summer with the Waldo party. —Rev. Claude Travis returned to Frankfort Wednesday after spending a few days with his parents.

Mrs. I. C. Elston and Miss Mary are now in New Orleans, where they will remain for some months. —Mrs. A. S. Miller returned Tuesday from Paris, Ky., where she was called by the death of her father, Dr. Moore. —D. F. McClure left for New York Tuesday and will spend a month purcasing an elegant line of goods for the Trade Palace. —Miss Clara Harshbarger, of Ladoga, after a visit with friends in this city, left on Wednesday for a several weeks' visit with Miss Etta Martin in Newton, and friends in Attica. —George W. Jones, of Russellville, was in the city Tuesday. Mr. JoneB has purchased the residence property of Frank Maxwell on west Perry street and will remove his family here next month

At North Union.

The following programme' was carried out at the North Union schools on

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Friday:

My untry 'Tls of Thee School Washington as Judge Mayo Foust Story of the Bolls .....Thirteen Pupils We'll Hally 'Kound the Flag School The Tilumphal March j0iin Kloa Marching Thro' Georgia ..School Washington's Birthday John Brittoa My Old CottHge Homo School Yankoo Doodle ."!."!!schod

Following this Wm. Rice gave an excellent impromptu speech on "Th« American Flag," its history and its meaning to the American people im well chosen language. Mr. Rice is a good talker. He was followed by Jasper Britton in another excellent was not highly literary, but it was better than the average last day exercises school houses. Quite a number peuple were present. Several other* made short talks. Mr. Symmes' arrangements concerning the flag and Washington's birthday exercises were thought by the people of that community to be a good thing, the flag part especially. After dismissal th6 scholars as well as the patrons expressed their regret on account of 6uck a short term. They are pleased, however, with the idea of seven months next year.

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ton. bhort talks by the patrons and teacher showed a good feeling existing between patrons and teacher. The school, so far as the writer knows, has been a success. Mr Hobsou Las done all in his power to make the Bchool a success and has had the hearty co-op-eration of the patrons. After the exercises the good-byes were said and each went to his home wishing that they might all be reunited next September. ONE WHO WAS THEIIE.

Kellttvetl,

Sometime*'ago Albert Butcher, siding two miles south of Alamo, fered a severe loss by fire. His house with contents went down in flames, leaving Mr Butcher and family in almost destitute circumstances. Butcher is a hard working, much spected farmer, always laboring not only for ihe bettering of his own con dition, but also for that of others the old maxim tells u^ that "he tries tp help himself will be helped by others." so Mr. Butcher aj one of those who tried to help himself, received the immediate aid of the whole community

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School House Raided.

As the teacher, Mr. llobson, was busy with his school at No. 7, Uniom township, last Tuesday morning obliv" ious to all surroundings except the regular routine of bis school, the door was suddenly pushed open between 11 and 12 clock, and the patrons with, well laden baskets soon had possession of the house and a table the full length of the house was groaning undfer the weight of things that go to satisfy the inner man. After dinner the house

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Another I)ust Storm.

The snow which came in on the blis*. zard last Tuesday was mixed with the same brown dust whose appearance caused so much speculation last winter. It seems to be agreed that the

the Western plains

winds.

Mrs. Sharpe'a School.

In the account of the closing exercises of the Goben school, given it another should Sharpe.'

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teacher's name "Mrs. W. F.