Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 25 September 1896 — Page 3

VOL. 49—HO. 40

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No end to our new styles in Men's Ladies' and Misses' Shoes yet. Can't tell, however, how long they'll last.

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THE VETERANS.

They Are liapldly Passing Away—The Commissioner of I'on»!»r,s' Report is Interesting.

Dominic I. Murphy, Commissioner of Pensions, has made his annual report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1S96, to Secretary Francis. The report shows there were added to the rolls during the year 40,374 new pensioners, and there were restored 3,873 who had been previously dropped, a total of 44,247. During the same period the losses were 29,393 deaths, 1,141 by remarriage (widows), 1,684 by legal limitations (minors), 2,552 because of failure to claim pension for three years, and 9,323 for other causes, an aggregate of 44,093. The net gain over the previous year was only 154, "and it may be now safely assumed," Mr. Murphy says, "that the roll from this time forth will show a marked and steady diminution, unless Congress should enact still more liberal provisions than are now upon the statute books. The rate of mortality among our pensioners, particularly among those who served during the war of the rebellion, is rapidly increasing, the number reported deceased during the year for exceeding that of any corresponding period in the history of the bureau."

The whole number of pensioners on the roll June 30, 1890, was 970,678. While the rolls show a light gain in numbers over the year immediately preceding, the amount disbursed for pensions was §138,214,761, a decrease of §1,593,575 as compared with the previous yea,r. There were 495,664 pension claims pending at the close of the fiscal year, 234,337 being applications for increase made by persons now on the rolls. Although last year's estimate of 5140,000,000 for pensions was 8,790,620 more than was necessary for the past fiscal year, the Commissioner duplicates the estimates for the next fiscal year, stating that he believes the adjudication of many cases will make the full amount necessary. It is bis intention to push the settlement of cases as rapidly as possible. An estimate of 81,228,580 is made for miscellaneous expenses.

DID THE THING TO WILLIE.

The Winirato forger Is Awarded a Contract of Two Year's Service to tho Common wealth.

The case of the State vs. William Dowden attracted the attention of the circuit court Monday and the State had all the best of it, William not being in the fight except in a passive sense. It was proved pretty conclusively that several months ago William took a bogus check for §200 to the Wingate bank and endeavered to have to have it cashed. The name forged to it was that of J. T. Sims and the bank people at once detected its counters character. They refused to pay it and kept the check. William was arrested and jailed, being unable to give bond.

The case went to the jury about five o'clock and at nine o'clock a verdict of guilty was returned, the young man being given a term of two years in the northern prison, with the customary frills of disfranchisement and [a nominal fine.

A Happy SuTpriae.

Ijast Friday, September the 18th, the wife of Chas. M. Bratton planned him a surprise to remind him of his fortieth birthday. At high noon about one hundred and seventy-five friends and relatives gathered in with well filled baskets. As the out door work was laid aside on the account of the rain. He was helping his wife repair sotae of the old garments while the people drove up and to say he was surprised it could not to be told. Soon all was quieO&.and the bountiful feast was spread while the table groaned of it heavy weight. The day was spent in playing croquet and other games. He was presented with some very nice presents. Those from afar were Mrs. Linn, of Kansas, Mr. McCray and family, of Danville, Mr. Evans and family, of Linden, Dr. O. H. Jones and wife, of Crawfordsville and James Bratton and children, of Lebanon. They all departed wishing hiifi many more happy birthdays

U. It. Conference Appointment. The Upper Wabash Conference of the U. B. church has closed after a very profitable session. All the ministers in the district are changed, except Rev. McConaughey, of Thorntown. The positions of the ministers we are interested in are as follows: Rev. W. H. Jones, Newport, Ind. Rev. B. B. Phelps, Sidney, 111. Rev. R. B. Van Allen, Lebanon Rev. G. W. Wiley, Lebanon circuit Rev. McConaughy, Thorntown Rev. R. M. Zuck, presiding elder.

SEPTEMBER 25,

GUY GONE GLIMMERING.

Mrs. Sarah Itowen, of We*r Market Street, .Very Anxious Concerning the Where--ahouts of Her Child.

Mrs. Sarah Bowen, of west Market street, is greatly exercised over the disappearance of her thirteen year old son, Guy. Guy hasn't been seen by his mother or anyone else hereabouts for seven weeks and naturally some uneasiness is felt by his family. Guy is a bootblack and he disappeared very suddenly and without cause. Some of the boys, with home he associated, stated that he ran away because he was told his mother planned to have' him sent to the house of correction. Mrs. Bowen does not believe this, as she says she never entertained such an idea for a moment. Her son was a good boy and she fears that he has met with foul play. The other day she saw the following Associated Press dispatch from Fort Wayne and thinks perhaps, the lad referred to is her son: "A lad named Bowen told Officer Schlaudrof that about three weeks ago he was stolen from his home by George Stiver, and kept in subjection until they arrived in Fort Wayne. The lad's statement is that Stiver killed a railroad detective near Vicksburg., Mich., while the officer was trying to force him off the company's property. The detective was buried by Stiver, who compelled Bowen to "kneel on the grave and swear never to reveal the secret. Stiver was arrested and is being- held on a charge of abduction pending an investigation of the more serious charge."

Marshal Grimes will investigate the case and hopes to be able to learn the lad's whereabouts and relieve his mother's great anxiety.

THE FINAL CROP BULLETIN.

Heavy Frosts Over the State Sunday—Ohio County Sheep Dying.

The following weekly crop bulletin for the central station of Indiana has been issued: "Good rains fell nearly everywhere the latter part of the week, and wheat and rye coming up were benefited and the ground improved for seeding. Heavy frost formed in most parts of the State on Sunday morning, and probably late crops were injured in localities only. A great crop of corn is nearly all cut, in few localities only cutting continues. A good crop of millet is harvested. Some timothy and hay are cut a second time in some meadov^. A good crop of potatoes is dug. Cabbage is doing well. The tomato crop is very large most all gathered. Cane makes a good yield of molasses. Cider-making progresses. Plowing and seeding progresses in many localities plowing is ended. Wheat and rye are coming up well, but in some fields cut worms and ilies are injurious, and many farmers delay seeding. Many sheep have idied in Ohio county. Stock and pastures are in good condition."

This is the last crop bulletin to be issued this year.

A Failure in Fodder.

Government Experiment Station: The planting of rape as a green fodder shop for sheep has been practiced at this station for a number of years,. Although the best of seed has been secured, and the soil conditions would appear favorable, we have not been able to secure such a growth of the plant as occurs in the north, especially in Canada, Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. The writer is led to believe that excepting in Northern Indiana, our summers are too warm for the most satisfactory growth of this plant. During the present summer we have had two different seedings of rape growing, one of which is now being pastured by sheep. While the plants are perfectly healthy in every way, they do not have the size and character they should have. They are too Email, notwithstanding the occurrence of frequent showers, such as promote vigorous growth. The writer desires to learn from Indiana growers of rape, as to the success attending their efforts in raising this crop, and would appreciate receiving postals containing such information from as many as will thus favor him. If some portions of the State are adapted to the growing of this valuable green food for sheep, and others not, then the experiment station would be pleased to be the means of making such facts known to our sheep growers.

8. S. Association Itally Day.

The Indiana Sunday School Association has set aside Sunday, Sept. 27th, as association rally dayj and the Sunday schools throughout the State will observe this day with a special programme along the line of Sunday school association work. Also an offering will be taken for the State work.

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COODY AND THE CUR.

A liet On the Ferocity of a

DOR

Knits In An

Unpleastint Kxperlenco For Mr. Wilson.

"Coody" Wilson, formerly of this city, is now the proprietor of a gay and gilded saloon in Michigan City, Under the shadow of tho northern prison Mr. Wilson has done a thriving business, numbering among his patrons some of the most influential aldermen and celebrated ex-convicts of this popular lakeside resort. The other day Mr. Wilson came back to his old home for a visit and brought with him a wad of treasury notes and silver certificates as big around as a cat skin muff. He insinuated that there was plenty more where that came from and as all the bills bore the government stamp no one doubted. "Coody" was in fine fea.her during his sojourn here and yesterday morning concluded that he would like to buy a pointer dog. He frequently goes escaped jail-bird hunting in the malarial marshes about the Michigan City prison and with a good dog a fellow is much more likely to flush a covey than if hunting alone. He inquired, therefore, of his friends as to where a suitable animal could be purchased, and was informed that Zake Titus, of west Market street, had a dog that was peerless. This dog was not only dead certain to find game but if encouraged would eat it and would relish nothing better than a fat jail bird with striped suit dressing. Mr. Titus was soon found and was offered §20 for his dog but this offer he indignantly spurned. The dog was worth §50 if a cent for not only was he a model hunter but an incomparable watch dog as well. No stranger could go about the house and no man except his master could touch him and live.

Mr. Wilson, who is as bold and broth a lad as ever mixed poison, demurred to this statement and offered to bet §10 against the dog that he could go to Titus' home and take the animal away unaided. Mr. Titus agreed and the money was put up at Allen's Ealoon. Wilson getting into a buggy drove straight to Titus' residence and the first thing he espied on entering the yard was the redoubtable "Bulger" just swallowing the last morsel of a neighbor's child which had inadvertently wandered into the yard. The child had been a nice large fat one so "Bulger" was gorged and when Wilson respectfully approached, hat in hand, and suggested the propriety of a buggy ride in the bracing air "Bulger" wagged his three-inch tail in gladsome acquiescence. Mr. Wilson assisted "Bulger" into the buggy and drove to the Monon station in time to catch the north bound train. Mr. Titus heard of. his favorite's fate just before train time and was on hand at Wilson's departure but was unable to convince that gentleman that he "had been joking." Wilson kept the dog and boarded the train while Titus indulged in an epileptic fit on the platform. As soon as the train had left Titus pulled himself together and complained to the police, finally swearing out a warrant for Wilson's arrest, charging him with having stolen the dog. Word was telephoned to Lafayette to stop the dognapper and when the train pulled into the Star city a posse of policemen rushed into the car with drawn clubs and "Coody" and the dog were hustled off the train. "Theytuk liini down to do jail housedoah,

A place wliar he never had bnen hefoli," and there Mr. Wilson remained'until Officer Bannister arrived in the evening. Wilson explained the case and was released upon surrendering the dog, going on his way to Michigan City muttering strange oaths. Officer Bannister returned "Bulger" to* the city and he was locked up in the engine house until next morning. At sun-up Titus was on hand and the meeting between him and his dog was an affecting one. Zeke threw his arms about the neck of the devoted purp, which pressed its muzzle to his ruby lips in lingering sweetness long drawn out.

Slie Died While Asleep.

Special to the Journal.

NEW ROSS, Sept. 23.—Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Nan Rains, wife of Jesse Rains, the restaurant keeper, died very suddenly while asleep. She had gone upstairs after dinner to rest for awhile and was found dead in her bed at supper time. She had been in poor health for along time and her death created no great surprise. No inquest was held by the coroner.

Approaching Marriage.

Mr. and Mrs. W. D. McClelland have issued invitations for the marriage of Miss Daisy T. Norris, of Frankfort, to Mr. Fritz Sagerholm. The marriage will occur at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McClelland at 8:00 p. m. on Wednrsday, Sept. 30.

PART FIRST

HAPPILY WEDDED.

Mr. .Tnmofl G. Kverett and Miss Onlay* 1'enrl Truitt ARKUIDO THE Vows of Wedlook TuefidHy Iweiuiifc.

Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock Rev. S. H. Creighton, of the Christian church, united in marriage Mr. James G. Everett and Miss Daisy Pearl Truitt at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Truitt, No. 407 east Market street. The wedding was a private one inasmuch as only the immediate relatives and a few intimate friends of the contracting parties were present. The home was appropriately decorated with evergreen, ivy and potted plants and presented a pleasing appearance which was even more intensified by the beautiful ceremony. A few minutes past 7 o'clock the wedding march was begun by Miss Allio McClamrock and the bride and groom entered the front parlor from the rear hallway, preceded by the minister, taking position beneath woven vines of ivy overhanging the large passageway between the parlor and sitting room, where they were made one by the beautiful and impressive ceremony of the Christian church. At the con-clusion-the couple.lcd the way to the dining room, where an elaborate supper was served, after which congratulations were extended to the happy young couple. A large assortment of pretty and costly presents was received. The bride is a most beautiful young lady and a particular favorite among her numerous friends, while the groom is a prosperous and widely known young farmer residing three miles north of the city. A big dinner was tendered Mr. and Mrs Everett at the home, of groom's parents Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan EverettWednesday. The best wishes of all the acquaintances of the young people attend them in their new undertaking. Among the out of town guests were Mrs. Sarah E. Truitt, Jas. Wilson and daughters and Miss TesBie Patton, of Round Hill, and Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Truitt, of Noblesville.

A SWIFT SHOVE FOR BOSWELL.

Mr. Clougli, the Bristle Ridge Wlilsky l'cddler, Comes to Grief. ...

Boswell Clough, famous in the liquor annals of Montgomery couuty, received a well merited rebuke Tuesday in 'Squire Stilwell's court, where a jury of his superiors found him guilty of peddling whisky without a license and popped it to him for 520 and costs. Bos had had the reputation of vending liquor on the Bly for some time and at the time of the old settlers' meeting at Meharry's Grove a trap was laid for the gentleman. Bos pranced right in like a hungry horse entering an open bran bin. Two detectives created for the occasion, purchased liquor of him and that was all that was necessary. Bos was arrested but pleaded not guilty. His trial occurred Tuesday in the small court room and scores of people from his neighborhood were here to attend. The evidence was very contradictory but the jury found that Boswell was guilty as charged. The costs of the case exceed the fine many times.

Will Fill His Old I'ulpit.

Indianapolis News: The Rev. Rice V. Hunter, formerly pastor of the Seventh Presbyterian church in this city, and later pastor of a church in Terre Haute, who has returned to this city, will for a period supply the pulpit of his old congregation. He is at present boarding with his family on the North Side, and in the afternoons is to be seen at his old place in the grand stand at the ball games. While acting as the representative of the Winona Assembly he will make Indianapolis his headquarters. "The assembly stockholders," he says, "received four per cent on their investments this year. The new hotel building now in progress at Winona is nearly under roof and by the time the General Assembly of the Presbyterian church arrives at Winona we shall be ready for it. The assembly promises to be a great success."

Business Change.

The firm of McMullen & Robb have dissolved partnership by mutual consent. Mr. Robb having purchased the interest of his partner, Lemuel McMullen, on Monday. The former will continue the business at the old stand and will maintain the excellent reputation of the White House Grocery.

Wilt Reorganize.

In financial circles a oelief prevails that it will be necessary to foreclose the fifst mortgage bonds on the Louisville, New Albany & Chicago, and, after selling the road, a reorganization of the company will follow.

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