Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 25 September 1896 — Page 9

VOL. 49-KO. 40

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This Season

We are showing an elegant line of

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CLOTHING

At Popular Prices

Elegant Blue* and Black Cheviots, Mixed

Casimeres and Worsteds for $2.00 a Suit. Ages 4 to 15.

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Manufacturing Clothiers,

Corner Main and Green Sts., Crswioidsville, Ind.

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SURPRISED THE FOLKS.

Leo Schweitzer ant"' Mill Kmuia Th]i are Happily Married In Shelby ville.,

A special sent out from Shelbvville to the metropolitan press brought to the Crawfordsville public the first intimation it received of the marriage ot Leo Schweitzer, of this city, to Miss Emma Tapp, a popular and pretty young lady of Ladoga. The young couple kept the matter of their marriage a profound Becret and intended to keep it so until next spring but owing to the telegram aforesaid were unable to do so. Their parents were cognizant of their engagement but were not anticipating a marriage before next year. Miss Tapp

was

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ing Miss Bessie Birch, of this city, and returned home Thursday of last week. The marriage was performed at Shelby ville on^Vednesday by Rev. Dr. J. C. Caldwell, of the Presbyterian church at his home. Both young people are well and favorably known here and their many friends unite in extending congratulations.

Affairs of the State Normal.

The Fall teirm of the State Normal began last week with a decreased attendance, which President Parsons accounts for by hard times and the fact that the standard of admission has been raised. Hereafter the school will admit without examination only college and university graduates, graduates of commissioned high schools and persons holding county license to teach. There have been several important changes in the faculty. Prof. Seller, of the department of German and Latin, is succeeded by Prof. Sclilicher, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, and who has done several years' graduate work in the University of Chicago. Miss Aane Sankey, of Terre Haute, is to be the assistant in the department, as is also Miss Rose, who worked in the department last year. Prof. Charles Hoich succeeds Prof. McCutcheon as assistant professor of geography. The school is now coming into possession of its first money under the new law, by which it receives a special tax levy, and the added money will be of much benefit. There will be 813,000 for the purchase of new books, and already several thousand volumes have been ordered.

Sixty-Third Indiana Reunion

The annual reunion of the SixtyThird Indiana regiment was held at Covington Sept. 17. Seventy-one of the veterans answered to roll call. In the forenoon a camp fire was held at Grand Army hall. At noon dinner was served by the ladies of the Christian church, after which the comrades assembled at the opera house and spent the afternoon in holding an old fashioned love feast. The occasion was a very enjoyable one and the hospitable treatment extended by the Covington comrades was thoroughly appreciated. The officers re-elected on motion of Major Birch are as follows:

President—B. R. Russell, Crawfordsville. Secretary—Capt. J. M. Blythe, Decatur, 111.

Assistant Secretary—Capt. H. R. Claypool, Covington. Executive Committee—Col. McManoney, J. M. Patterson, Edward Davidson.

State Liquor League.

The Indiana State Liquor League mt last week at the Hotel English. About fifty delegates were present. The saloon men have about agreed to join the National Liquor League, and announce that they will support no one for office who will not favor the liquor interests. They propose to elect men who are inclined to be liberal in their views, and they will pay special attention to the legislative ticket in ithis State. They will only vote for men who will see that the Nicholson law is rendered harmless, regardless of politics. The various political questions were disculsed at a mass meeting of saloon-keepers held at 4 o'clock. President W. G. Weiss has declined a renomination and his successor was elected.

Complimentary Notice.

Indianapolis Journal: With the Roland Reed company, which has been doing an excellent business at the Grand this week, are Miss Luce and Miss Montedonico, both of whom have been shown considerable social attention in this city during the engagement. Miss Luce is a Crawfordsville girl who has been on the stage but two years, although her work as an actress has progressed rapidly in that time. In "The Politician," which was given its final appearance last night, her winsomeness was displayed to advantage. In "The Wrong Mr. Wright" MiBB Luce

haB a

fetching dance which

lasts only for a few minutes, yet is a very artistic bit of work.

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MAXWELL-MUMS.-'

Two Popular Young School (Teachers Engage in the Joys and Responsibilities of Marital State.

Thursday, Sept. 17, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Munns, of near YountBville, occurred the marriage of Mr. Fred T. Maxwell and Miss Lula Munns. Quite a number of relatives were assembled in the parlor of the elegant country home at the appointed hour when the bridal party descended the stairs. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Maxwell came first and were followed by the officiating clergyman, Rev. S. W. Grimes, who preceded the bride and groom. The bride, a very handsome and attractive young lady, was attired in a becoming gown of white silk, trimmed with chiffon. Immediately upon the conclusion of the marriage service, which was that of the M. E. church, a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. The presents were quite numerous and elegant and included a $?500 check from the bride's father. Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell went last Saturday to New Richmond where both %vill engage in school work this year, the groom being principal of the schools there and the bride in charge of the primary work. Both are most excellept and worthy young people, popular with all who know them, and their wide circle of friends rejoice with thon in their happy union.

Wants a Divorce.

Mrs. Martha Reeder has applied for a decree of divorce from Peter Reeder and she doesn't care if it is handed down by the court all covered with ribbons in oriental shades and written in red ink. She wants it and wants it bad. Pete is pictured in the complaint on file as being a lazy, trifling brute with an abnormal prediliction for profanity and the flowing bowl. His long is the flowing bowl and he personally superintends the irrigation of his system with spirituous, malt and vinous liquors, with an assiduity and zeal worthy a better cause. Martha married him away back in '82 and a fourteen years' struggle for her own maintenance has caused her to look on marital affairs through the green goggles of prejudice.

Claims the Championship.

To the Editor of the Journal. I was solicited by Indianapolis men who visited me at Ladoga to meet two aspirants for the championship onelegged bicycle rider of Indiana. Last week, at loss of money and neglect of my business, I met them at the race track at Indianapolis. They backed out and I then made an exhibition run. I therefore feel justified in claiming the championship of the state and am prepared to maintain the title against all comers (one legged) for either fun or money. I further challenge all one legged riders, including Kilpatrick, for the championship of the United States for a ten mile race.

ARUHUK C. Tilnisv.

A Goodly Shoeing*

Four generations of the Thomson family have preached in this town. The line is as follows:

Rev. John Thomson, first, progenitor. Rev. John Thomson, second, son.

Rev. S. S. Thomson, second, son. Rev. James Thomson, second, son: Rev. Everett B. Thomson, -third, grandson.

Rev. Edwin Thomson, third, grandson. Rev. Herbert Thomson, fourth, great grandson.

Gloried in His Art.

John Kurr, one of the burglars sentenced to the penitentiary last week, glories in his art as a thief. Before coming here he operated in Pennsylvania and remarked that things were easy and profitable there. He carried a map of the State and had about twenty-five towns marked where he successfully "burgled." Opposite the designating mark on the map he had set down the amount he succeeded in getting. The largest sum chalked up is 8102, at a little town in Bedford county.

September Strawberries.

Covington Friend: James Allen, sr., sent to Gen. Lew Wallace Monday a box of strawberries raised on Mr. Allen's farm. Strawberries in September area rarity, and the General will certainly appreciate the gift. Mr. Allen paid 81 each for the plants from which the berries are raised.

Beat the State Fair.

Those who have visited the State last week are unanimous in their verdict that the exnibit of cattle and horses at our local fair far surpassed that at Indianapolis. As good ewidenco to that opinion is the fact that many animals which were not in sight of premiums here, carried off first honors there.

UNDER THE WHEELS.

J. W. Stull, of Liuden, Has a Foot Cut Oft" On the Monon and Then Attempts Suicide.

J. W. Stull, aged 30 years, a farm hand living near Linden, met with an accident at the Market street crossing of the Monon Saturday evening which will render him a cripple for life. About 8 o'clock a north bound freight passed through and Stull endeavored to board it to ride home. He missed his catch, however, and fell to the ground, one foot falling across the rail and being immediately crushed by the wheel of the car he had attempted to board. Stull scrambled out not at first realizing what he had suffered. He staggered to his feet and at once sank to the ground again exclaiming: "Oh, Lord! My foot is cut off!"

He lay for a moment and then deliberately satrted to crawl under the wheels of the passing train but was prevented by Bob Hartman and a boy named Patterson, who were standing near and witnessed the accident. A wagon was called and Stull was removed to the hospital department of the jail where Dr. Ensminger amputated the foot. Stull was very game and stood the operation without a whimper.

A pathetic scene occurred at the jail yesterday when Stull's wife and five small children arrived to visit him. The family is not in good circumstances by any means and being now, at the beginning of winter, deprived of their only support, are to be pitied.

.+ Hon. M. D. White Speaks.

The Republicans of New Market were addressed last Thursday by the Hon.M. D. White. The meeting had received but a scant advertisement but by 7:30 o'clock a goodly crowd was present and a parade 'was formed by the McKinley Club of New Market and led by the Mount drum and bugle corps and the New Market band. Seeing that the crowd could not be accommodated in a hall, an out door platform was hastily erected after 6 o'clock and it was from this that Mr. White discussed the situation with pleasing and telling effect for more than two hours. At the conclusion of his excellent addresB it was made known that the New Market McKinley Club had been strengthened by an addition of more than 40 members, making in all a membership of some.thing over one hundred and sixty-five McKinley men. The meeting was very satisfactory from every point of view and the Republican workers of our neighboring little town did themselves proud on this occasion.

•, Hnnley at New Itoss.

On Sept. 17 Hon. J. F. Hanley delivered his fourth speech in this county at New Ross. The meeting was held at the amphitheater of the fair grounds, where about 1,000 people were comfortably seated, and all anxious to hear the issues of the campaign discussed by this eloquent speaker. J. D. Hurt presided and introduced the orator. For two hours Mr. Hanley held the audience, not a person leaving from the beginning to the close. Several persons afterward said that their business was demanding their attention and they went expecting to stay but a few moments to see the man, but he at once entranced them by his eloquence, logic and convincing array of facts, and when they looked at their watches they had been there two hours to their great surprise.

Mr. Hanley's speeches have done much good for the Republican cause in this county, as they are doing wherever he goes. The committee is to be congratulated in securing his services.

A Handsome Structure*

The residence of John A. Gilbert, now in the course of construction on east Wabash avenue, will be, when complete, one of the handsomest in western Indiana. The first story wall, which is nearing completion, iB of ornate and unique boulders while the second story wall will be of vitrified brick. Mr. Gilbert has just received a carload of these from St. Louis and they make very striking building material, being of an old gold shade and flecked with particles of iron, this mineral being in the clay from which the brick were made and not changing its color in the burning process.

At Itound Hill.

The voters of Round Hill were out in full force Saturday niglit to hear Wm. Reeves and Dr. Hickman discuss the issues of the campaign from a Republican standpoint. The school house was crowded and the audience gave the closest attention, showing their approval of the sentiments expressed by the vigorous and long continued applause aB the speakers 6cored point after point for the Republican platform.

PART SECOND

STATE FAIR HAS A DEFICIT.

A toss of Between SO.000 and 1*7,000—

Chargeable to Bad Weather.

Indianapolis Journal: The State fair this year was not financially successful, though the loss will not be as great as that of 1893. Secretary Kennedy, was unable last night to say what the extent of the loss will be and will not be able to give any accurate figures for several days. The total resources of the board with which to pay expenses will be about 80,000 or 87,000 less than last year and the expenses will be about the-same. Last year the board came out just about even, so it will be seen that the estimate of loss is between 80,000 and 87,000.

The races Saturday, which included the programme of two

dayB

during

the week which could not be carried out owing to the weather, had to be abandoned. Secretary Kennedy did not think, however, that this is a matter which will tend to make the loss any heavier. He said last night that he thought if the Iday had been fair and the races had it was a question if the gate receipts would pay the purses. Coming so late in the week and a day after the fair was over, the number of horses to start would be comparatively small.

Speaking of the fair as an exhibit, Mr. Kennedy said he regarded it as most successful. The live stock exhibits find the exhibits in the various halls were superior to anything ever had, and the machinery exhibits were up to the standard, with the exception of the loss (Of threshing machines on account of the manufacturers entering into an agreement not to exhibit at fairs. Mr. Kennedy said if the weather had been favorable the attendance at the fair would have been the greatest ever known.

Flowers From the Knemy.

The Terre Haute Gazette, official Democratic organ of Vigo county, Bpeaking of Hon. J. A. Mount's meeting there, says in part: "There was a large crowd out on the street Saturday evening to witness the parade of the various Republican clubs of the city and townships who were out to do honor to their candidate for Governor, Hon. James A. Mount. Mr. Mount is well known in thisi locality among the farmers as well as the city people, for it has been his custom for many years to attend the Farmers' Institute meetings and deliver addresses. It was a big ovation and the farmer candidate may well feel proud of it. At the wigwam every seat was taken and many hundreds stood up. After quiet had been restored, which was after considerable delay, for the crowd was" enthusiastic, Mayor Ross opened the meeting with a few appropriate remarks, after which the Davis family, composed of W. U.. William, Thomas, Gabe and Joe, sang several songs. Mr. Mount was then introduced and talked for over two hours and a half."

In its editorial mention the Gazette says: "James A. Mount, the Republican candidate for Governor, addressed a large and enthusiastic ai&ience at the Republican wigwain Saturjay night. Mr. Mount has had a wide experience in addressing public meetings and is a fluent and forcible speaker. He began his speech with complimentary references to the Normal school, the appropriation for rebuilding which he voted for when a member of the State Senate, to Coates College, where a daughter of his went to school, to tha farmers, whom he had addressed on several occasions at their institutes, to President W. It. McKeen and Col. R. W. Thompson whom he knew and honored. He then plunged at once into the discussion of the financial question, presenting the Republican argument as it now is with characteristic force, for Mr. Mount is a man of ability."

Campbell's Case.

Indianapolis News: The attorneys for Colin Campbell, recently convicted for embezzlement, filed a motion for a new trial this morning, claiming a number of illegal features of his trial. One is the publication of a letter in the News of August 3. The jury in the case was separated at the time. The letter was received by Dr. Culver from Mrs. W. K. Kelly, of St. Louis. Campbell, on leaving the city, took with him Dr. Culver's daughter, and while in St. Louis they stayed with Mrs. Kelly. It is charged that the editors and publishers of the News knew the jury had separated, and that said article would reach such jurors, and, further, that the article was published for the purpose of influencing the minds of the jurors.