Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 24 July 1896 — Page 1

VOL. 49—HO.

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Abstracts of Title!

For correot Abstracts of Title call at the Recorder's office, court house, where the original county records are, and where, also, a complete set of Abstracts may be found in charge of Wra. H. Webster, showing correot title to all laiiJs in Montgomery county, Ind.

Deeds and mortgages carefully executed. Charges Reasonable.

Thos. T. Munhall, Abstracter.

FOB pamphlets see THE JOURNAL CO.. PBIHTEBS.

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BIRDSELL WAQ0N5

If j'ou want the Lightest. Running and Best Ironed Wagon buy a Birdsell. They are just what we claim for them. Call and examine one.

5 and 8=Hoed Grain Drills

Are in demand now. We sell the ''Indiana."

Poors, Sash, Glass, Builders' Hardware

All at Best Hard-Pan prices.

H.R.TINSLEY&CO

Kodaks

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Call and see the best Kodak made.

our outing outfit is incomplete without it*

You press the button it does the rest and

you can bring home those beautiful views

3^x3^ inches.

n. C. KLINE,

Practical Jeweler.

DO YOU KNOW THAT THE

ROUND OAK

Furnace

Is as good a Furnace as the Round Oak is a Stove?

Sitrsple and Durable Powerful, Economical

£asy to operate. Sold only by

JOE E. FISHER,

The Hardware Man. V20-122 S. Wash. St. Crawfordsville, Ind.

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3C A BOLT

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For sale. Sired by Wilkes Elect 12257. Come and see what I have before you buy. Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens for sale. flllliBERr SAYLOli, New Market, Ind. Farm one mile west of Lapland.

Ross Bros.' 99-cent Store.

For a Short Time Only.

ABRAHAM

Sells the celebrated

Connorsville Buggy

and

Troy Surrey.

Also

HOiTE MADE HARNESS

All at greatly reduced prices.

132 WEST MAIN STREET

Reduced sale for 30 days.

Per Cent. Money to Loan.

C. N. WILLIAMS & CO.

Money on Hand. No Delay.

HE'S A STUMP SUCKER

Dr. Leech's Horse "Dick" Proven That He Is not What He Was Crackcd l'p To I5i.

Some weeks ago Rev. Dr. Leech of the First M. E. church purchased what the suave and only dealer in "horse nosh" informed him was a blemishless horse possessed of all those enduring virtues which would go to make life behind him one long poetic dream. The Doctor had never had much experience with horses and less with horse traders and when the gifted salesman assured him that "Dick" was worth twice the money asked and wouldn't be sold under any consideration except that the owner knew that he was passing into the possession of one who Aould love, feed and currj' him. The Doctor paid the cash and took the horse. For a season all went well, especially "Dick" who evinced the fact that he had speed and bottom and besides had Mood bluer than the beautiful blue Danube, the azure sky or G. W. L. Brown's Congressional prospects. For the first few nights "Dick" slept peacefully in his new stall in the parsonage barn and if he snored it disturbed no one except predatory rats or reprehensible and prowling cats.

In time, however, a change came and the great fault, which had caused Dick's former owner to part with him, came into evidence like a bass drum at a funeral. One night Dr. Leech, and to be candid, the whole neighborhood, was aroused from slumbers sweet by a most discordant and unseemly noise. There was a regular concert of wheezy grunts, snorts, groans, coughs and moans which discounted the most able efforts of the greatest coterie of cats ever assembled under the window of the sleeping just to test religious constancy and provoke profanity. The Doctor investigated the cause of dis-' cord and found "Dick" to be a "stump sucker' of the purest ray serene. He had acquired a disreputable proficiency in the ancient and aggravating art of "stump sucking" that was awful to contemplate and when he seized a board of the stall in his teeth and began his infernal midnight machinations sleep ceased to be a possibility in the neighborhood.

The Doctor is much put out by his unfortunate purchase and has endeavored to place the matter in the right light before the salesman. That gentleman, however, has refused to consider the matter for a moment and the Doctor is still the possessor of the redoubtable "stump sucker."

Other Roads Getting Jealous. A special from Muncie says: "Rumor that the Monon railroad has purchased the Chicago & Southeastern (the old Midland) line from Anderson to Brazil, and will extend it to Muncie, are revived. A well-known official of the L. E. & W. said yesterday that though he regretted to hear it, he had learned from reliable sourccs that the deal had taken place, and that the extension would be made next year. Many years ago the Midland started to build to this city. Part of the track was graded, but the project was abandoned for the want of funds. The Big Four people are watching the transaction jealously, because if carried through it means a short-line rival to Indianapolis and Chicago.

A Cheap Trip.

On Saturday night, July 25th, the Monon will run an excursion to Chicago. The train will leave here at 11:30 Saturday night and will leave Chicago returning at 11:30 Sunday night as a special train. Round trip S2.00. This will give all a chance to witness the Cliicago-Brook-iyn ball game and aside trip to Milwaukee via the Whaleback steamer for SI.00 the round trip, leaving Chicago at 9:30 a. m. and returning at 10 p. m. It also affords ample time for excursionists to witness Sunday night theaters. This is one of the very attractive excursions of the season.

Dr. Tilney Will Sue.

Some weeks ago the Cincinnati Post contained an article saying that Dr. DeCaux Tilney and his traveling partner, Dr. Jeffers, had left a lot of unpaid bills at Lawrenceburg with the purpose of swindling their creditors. The Doctor wrote to the Post, giving them an opportunity to retract the statement, but they received only partial- satisfaction. Dr. Tilney was in the city to-day and said that suit for libel would be brought against the Post next week.

Outings Win Again.

The Outing base ball team of this city played the Thorntown team at the latter place Wednesday,and won a well played game.

Thorntown—0 runs, 0 hits. 7 errors. Outinps—7 runs' 3 hits, 7 errors. Batteries—ilcVaur and Davis. McQueown and Wilson.

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BURGLARS-NIT.

They Stoort oh the Roof nt Midnight While the Moon Hugo Over the City.

Wednesday at midnight pedestrians observed figures moving about on the roof of the Crawford block at Main and Green streets, and supposing that robberies committed in that locality in the past were about to be repeated, at once gave an alarm. A crowd of excited policemen and citizens immediately collected, and while plans to effect a capture were being formulated, the objects of suspicion were seen to enter a rear window of the the fraternity hall in the north part of the block. The otlicers hastened around to the front, climbed the stairs, forced open a transom and gained entrance, while scampering feet were again heard on the roof. The pursuers gained the roof in time to see two men leap from the low roof in the rear and go down the alley like scared rabbits. A third was captured on the roof and the problem was solved. A number of students who live in town were spending the evening in the fraternity hall and had gone out on the roof for fresh air, and the imagination of their observers did the rest. Disgust on one side and a good scare on the other was the only result of an affair which might have assumed a very serious aspect, as a correct suspicion as to the idenity of the charac-

ters was all that restrained the officers from sending bullets after the boys as they ran down the alley after jumping from the roof.

Obituaries.

MRS. KATIIER1XE HOOVER.

Mrs. Fred M. Hoover died after a painful illness of lung trouble at her home on west North st., Wednesday, at the age of 24 years. The death of Mrs. Hoover, Katie Sullivan before marriage, is deeply mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends, with whom she was extremely popular. Funeral at Catholic church Friday morning. Interment at Calvary.

WILLIAM I50AZ.

William Boaz, aged 26 years, died Wednesday of stomach trouble at the home of his father-in-law, Wm. Lane, four miles southeast of town. He was a young farmer o'f exemplary character and leaves a wife and two children to mourn his death. Funeral to-day at 10 o'clock at New Market. Interment at Presbyterian cemetery.

:::J MRS. ELIZABETH DICE WILSOX. After a long and painful illness, Mrs. Elizabeth Dice Wilson died at her home on College street, Wednesday, July 22, at the age of 55 years and six months. She leaves four children, all married, John H. Finch, Mrs. Lydia Swearingen, Mrs. Clara Brown and Mrs. Matie Mason. The funeral will be held at First Presbyterian church, Friday, July 24, at 2 o'clock, Rev. E. B. Thompson officiating. Interment at K. P. cemetery, Mace.

His Anniversary.

Lafayette Call: July 22 is the 28 th anniversary of the ordination of very Rev. John R. Dinnen of St. Mary's church, which took place at St. Patrick's church, Chicago. His first appointment was as. assist to the late Father Hamilton of St. Mary's on the 18th of August, following his ordination, which position he held a year and a half, after which he organized a church in Benton county, of which he had charge a number of years. He was pastor of the church at Crawfordsville for quite a number of year? before assuming charge of St. Mary's.

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ARTHUR SEWALL.

Arthur Sewall, the man nominated by the Democratic party for the vice presidency, is the head of one of the largest ship building firms in the United States. Ho Inver forc^sof^C^nSr tWM,ty.^and

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LOCKED IN LIMBO.

Charlen \V. Waterman Jailed Here With .. the Certainty or a Penitentiary Term Before Him.

Charles W. Waterman is a sort of piano and organ agent who has at various times during the last several years made headquarters here. He hails from South Bend and came here about the Fourth of July, putting up with May Walker, of the east end, whom he states he married some time ago. He did a little business for J. A. Gilbert, but was iu hard luck most of the time. Yesterday morning Marshal Grimes arrested him on authority from Logansport, where Waterman is wanted for grand largeny. About the first of the month he stole S300 in notes and a fine gold watch from a piano dealer named Overman and at once left Logansport. He was finally located here and on the morning train officer Shelton of that place arrived to take charge of him. Waterman had pawned the watch to C. L. Rost for 80 and Mr. Rost is out that sum. He may recover, however, as Waterman leaves a horse and buggy which he used in canvassing the county.

Family Reunion.

July 22, 1S45, in Rockingham, Virginia, William N. Jordan and Rebecca A. Cline were married. They continued to live in Rockingham county, Va., until about the year 1873, when tiiey removed to this State, and at

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Married.

Charles Rogers and Miss Flora Ceffman were married on Wednesday Elder M. M. Vancleave at his dence.

head o£ thu fre0

present are living in Mulberry, Clinton county. They have reared tomanhood and womanhood thirteen children, several of whom are located in and around here, R. S. Michael, of Madison township, marrying one of girls. He and his good wife concluded to honor father and mother on this the 51st anniversary of their marriage by inviting them and as many of the children as were in reach to gather with a few friends to assist. VVe happened to be one of the friends and on the tnorning of July 22 drove to the home of the said Stafford Michael, one mile west of Kirkpatrick, where we were royally entertained, feasted and fed. We found there father and mother Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Silliman, of Frankfort W. H. Jordan, of Bville Mr. and Mrs. John B. Jordan, of Darlington Mr. and Mrs. James Jordan, of Romney. These with the twelve grandchildren present composed the family. Mrs. Alex Kinnerman, a sister of the host, Mrs. E. Hamilton and Sam S. Martin and wife, of Darlington, made up the crowd. The time was pleasantly spent in conversation until dinner was served. After dinner they assembled in the shade on the beautiful lawn in front of the house, where Sam S. Martin in a short speech presented father Jordan a beautiful gold headed cane to assist him down life's journey, which had been purchased by the children. The old gentleman could only stammer a few thanks of his high appreciation of this to him inestimable gift. The crowd was smaller than one usually finds on such occasions, and consequently the enjoyment was that much greater and w,e congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Michael on this one fact of not over doing the thing by inviting too many, as all that were there could but enjoy the day. While only a small per cent of the many marriages live to see their 58th anniversary this old couple bids fair to yet see many years above this period and we can but wish such to be the case.

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RIVALRY BETWEEN MEDIUMS.

Mrs. St. Omur Oppooes the Dark Clrrle

htaiulx for the Light.

V. Q. Irwin and the other Crawfordsville spook lovers are having a gay time at the Anderson spiritualistic convention. Wednesday evening ,was interesting one in the Spiritualist camp, there being a number of visitors and extra seances were held. All were reported by the believers as successful, except one, where the "condi-., tions" are said to have been interfered with by a non-believer. This caused a break in the circle. In one circle it ia alleged that the spirit of Oliver P. Morton appeared, and, talking on issues of the day, said that it would take eight years yet to settle the financial question. It is observed that the mediums are making an effort to bring their business up to date on the matters which they allege are present ed by spirits, with the mediums as translators. The money discussion seems a popular one, not only in seances, but in camp most of the day. The free silverites outnumber the gold bugs, and, with religion and politics, there is an endless chain of topics for consideration.

As in other lines of business, there is rivalry between the mediums and speakers. Mrs. St. Oiner, of Cincinnati, is a speaker who is much opposed to the dark circles. She declares that materializations can be had ih the light as well as in the dark. On the platform she offered to put up §1,000 as forfeit if it could be found that she had ever interfered with any medium's work. She further dared any one to question her ability as a psychometric reader.

When Dr. Westerfield was in earthly life there was some talk as to the desires of another association of spiritualists, led by Dr. George N. Hilligossof Anderson. One difference was that the Hilligoss faction based their belief on the Bible, and take the Holy Writ to prove it, while Dr. Westerfield's side rejected the Bible and depended wholly upon spiritual manifestations. It was thought that the death of Dr. Westerfield would end the dispute and Dr. Hilligoss would come into camp, but as yet he ,has not appeared, and the friends of each side continue the old controversy, which threatens to widen the breach. Dr. Hilligoss' wife is an inspirational speaker, and haB spoken recently at Marion and Ft. Wayne and at Louisville.

President Parkinson has issued an edict that the camp shall be kept clear of frauds, so far as it is possible to do so. Mediums of bad repute or those who.are under a cloud of suspicion are requested to stay away. Tricksters and fakirs will be ordered off the grounds as soon as they arrive.

Charlie Bemis, trumpet medium, at the opening of his seance last night, fainted and it was several moments before he could be restored to consciousness.

A11 Keciipocl Prisoner,

Frankfort Crcsait: Officer Bird received word from the Crawfordsville authorities this week to be on the watch for Frank Flannagan, who had escaped from the workhouse there before serving out his time. The force was notified and to-day Officer Beach caught his man in the yards and lodged him in jail. The Crawfordsville authorities were notified that their man was here. Flannagan, when asked why he was sent to the workhouse, said: "I insulted a man by calling him Colonel."

Frank is now cracking rock at the same old stand.

Mrs. Berry's Success.

Mrs. Mollie C. Berry, formerly one of the leading teachers of this county, and of late a teacher in l'oynett College, Wisconsin, haB resigned her position to accept a position in Park College, near Kansas City, Mo., and left here yesterday for her new field of labor. She has many friends in this county who rejoice over her propromotion and^ wish her continued prosperity.

Plays Havoc With Grapes.

A new pest, that is playing havoc with grape vines in many parts of the State, has been discovered. The bug is about the size of a beetle, and is light brown in color, with a few small black dots over its body. It is a very voracious creature, requiring but a few of them to strip a vine of its foliage in a short time.

A Colored Minister Exonerated Indianapolis News: The Ministerial Alliance of colored Baptist preachers, unanimously resolved that the Rev F. P. Green, of Crawfordsville, against whom rumors were extant, be fully exonerated, and recomniended him to the confidence of the ministers and I Baptist churches throughout the State..

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