Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 27 November 1896 — Page 3

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VOLi. 49—MO. 49 CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIA.NA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1896.—TWEJLVE PAGES

A SWELL SOIREE.

Mr. Willinm Hendricks KntortaiuH Ills Lady anil Gentlemen Friends nt Thrilling Beer Festival.

Saturday night in the Vally was an ocuason long to be remembered and the quart shop of Mr. liill Hendricks was in a veritable blaze of glory. The hospitable doors swung open like the doors of the Temple of Janus and no meri ar or happier scene e'er greeted human eye since Trajan's pillar marked the center of the world. The bar was artistically adorned with beer glasses and bottles, the place being lighted and warmed by the tropical smile of the genial liill and'by a somewhat ancient kerosene lamp fastened firmly to the ceiling and protected from demolition by a stout wire screen. Tha guests arrived at 8 .o'clock and the sterling silver card receiver which the solemn butler held at the front door gives evidence that the following guests were present Mr. and Mrs. Pete VantLeven, chaperones: Messrs. Archibald Caper, Daniel Ellis and Ira Ellis, Misses Celia Carlisle and Ida Coleman. As the register at the county jail completely corroborates the aforesaid evidence of that card salver it may be pretty safe to 6ay all these society gulls were there. It was as happy a gathering as you would go against in a day's walk and everything went along as smoothly as Louisville whisky with sinkers on the side until Ira Ellis got too gay and broke a beer bottle over the cranium of the aged father of Mr. Hendricks, who had quietly entered the place with the family spiinklingcan. "The blow almost killed father," and his sinewy son was quick to resent the injury, giving Ira a swift and speedy shove which landed Ira in a corner amid the debris of the stove which he had wrecked enroute. Ira's brother Dan then took a hand and Hendricks just ducked his head in time to escape a whizzing beer mug which missing him shattered the big mirror to a thousand fragments. A well directed and heavily charged cuspidor from Hendricks' hand curled Dan up, but by this time Ira had revived and aided by the doughty Archibald, was breaking the glass ware of the place by popping it against the ribs of the popular proprietor. Just to give things color the young ladies laughingly joinedin and threw bottles at the pictures on the wall. The noise aroused the neighbors and the police were telephoned for, arriving just as the last piece of furniture had been broken and the guests had started in to break the fragments. The whole party, host and all, were hustled off to jail and there repined until Monday, when they appeared before Mayor Bandel and were duly fined, 'after which most of them went back to jail to "lay it out." The affray was one of the most vicious in the rocky annals of the disreputable place and the only wonder is that lives were not lost.

Honors.

Lafayette Herald: Rev. George W. Switzer, pastor of the West Lafayette Methodist church, was the recipient of two well deserved and well bestowed honors laBt week. He was elected vice president by the State Y. M. C. A. convention in session at Crawfordsville, and was appointed, vice Rev. Worth M. Tippy, who moved to Terre Haute, president of the Kpworth League Association of the Lafayette district.

A Bouquet Flow Jones.

Postmaster Voris is highly pleased over a letter he has received from First Assistant Postmaster-General Jones. Mr. Jones states that the report of the Crawfordsville postoffice for the year ending June 30 was so satisfactory as to be generally c®mmented upon and commended in the department. The Crawfordsville office is regarded as being one of the best conducted in the whole country.

IteacIiliiK Out.

The Dietrich syndicate, of which E. C. Benedict, President's Cleveland's closest friend, is president, has just closed a deal by which it acquires possession of all the property of the Ohio and Indiana natural gas company. The purchase includes the plants at Lima, Dayton, Piqua, Sidney and Wapakoneta, Ohio., and in many towns in Indiana, and several millions of dollars are involved.

Sued On ills Bond.

D. W. Yeagley has entered suit for 8150 damages against Constable Jerry Pitts, of Coal Creek township, and his bondsmen, Orlando Foster and Thomas M. Foster. It would appear from the complaint that A. H. Braden had received a cjudgment for S121 against a couple of fellows living on Yeagley's farm, and to satisfy this Pitts levied upon and sold a lot of hogs belonging to Yeaglev.

DEATH OF H. RICE CANINE.

An Old and IteHpected IteMdent of Crawfordsville l*an80g to II 1h Keward.

H. Rice-Canine died on Monday at 11:30 o'clock at his home on east Jefferson street. He had been in feeble health for some months and about ten days ago he sustained a third stroke of paralysis, from the effect of which he never rallied. The funeral services were held on Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the r'irst Presbyterian church and were conducted by Rev. E. B. Thomson.

Mr. Canine was born in Shelby county, Ky., August 11, 1824, and when eight years old came to this county with his parents. He was educated here and for a short time attended Wabash College. He followed farming until thirty year old when he came to Crawforde-.lie and entered the store of CumVjrland, Gregg & Co. He remained in this establishment for twenty-five years, the firm undergoing several changes, Mr. Canine at one time owning an interest. Later on he sold dry goods, but for the past few years his feeble health prevented his active participation in business. On Sept. 22,1845, he was married to Sarah A. Benefiel, two children being born to thefii, both of whom still live, Mrs. Mary E. Fullenwider, of Indianapolis, and Miss Edna J. Canine, of this city. Mr. Canine was one of the pillars of the First Presbyterian church and had been an elder for years. He was a man highly honored and respected and ail will learn of his death with sincere regret.

THE COMMON COCNCIL.

Little Business Is Transacted and an Isarly Adjournment Is Secured.

The common council met in regular session last Monday and the only sensation of the occasion was the appearance of Mr. Nolan in his full dress suit. He was a very warm number and the loafers on the back seat yelled "Hot Rags!" when he came in with a stately tread like that of Cardinal Satolli going after his red cap.

Dr. Leech, of the board of health, was present and made a report on the sanitary condition of the city with especial reference to the prevalence of contagious diseases. He reported that during the season there had been sixteen cases of diphtheria in Crawfordsville, four of which had proved fatal. There were several cases of scarlatina alBO but no fatal cases. The spread of these diseases had been prevented by a strict quarantine. He reported a case of a colored man named Tolliver, living west of the college, who had diphtheria in his family every year. Dr. Leech believed that this recurrence was clue to the fact that the house was on too low a foundation and requested that the council cause it to be raised at the city's expense. As this would have been an ugly precedent the council promptly refused «to do so but will nevertheless take measures to see that the house is raised at the owner's expense.

The street commissioner reported an expenditure of 5101.50 for the past fortnight.

Policeman Frank Wade tendered his resignation to take place December 1 and it was accepted. The council took no steps toward filling the vacancy and probably will take none for some time if at all, a belief being prevalent that the force can stand a reduction without jeopardizing the interests of the city.

The old question tof securing a settlement from the county in the matter of the Wabash avenue bridge came up and it was decided to have the judiciary of the council and the board of public improvements wait on the board of county commissioners and urge the city's just claim.

Chairman Wilhito of the electric light committee reported the new schedule of rates to go into effect January J. The new rate will be (50 cents a mouth for incandescent lights burning to midnight and 80 cents for lights burning all night. Those using meters will be charged three-quarters of a cent an hour. Supt. Brown was directed to notify all consumers at once of the proposed change and if any kickers were found to shut them off promptly. There are more people now wanting the lights at the raised rates than can possibly be supplied.

After allowing accounts the council adjourned.

A Tougli Nat.

The Frankfort Times speaking of the plea of guilty entered here by chicken thief Coleman say6: "Coleman is the lad who gave the police such a chase here a few weeks ago, and kept several people at bay with a revolver, and was finally dragged from under a porch by Officer Denton."

SPEED THE PARTING GUESTS.

The Stato V. M. C. A. Convention Comes to a Close Sunday

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The' State Convention of tho Young Men's Christion Association closed last Sunday at the Y. M. C. A. armory and on Monday the delegates and vistors left for their respective homes happy and v^ell pleased with their entertainment and the work effected. The otlicers of the association regarded the convention as one of the most successful and interesting in the associations history, and believe that great good will benefit lrom tho work here accomplished, all present going away cheered and encouraged to their work.

The services at tho several churches Sunday were interesting but the speeches in every case did not tally with the announcements made by the appointing committee, through the Saturday papers. Several changes were effected late Saturday evening.

At the meeting Sunday evening the main interest was centered in the railroad session, which was addressed by E. E. Stacy, of Indianapolis fireman O'Neil, of Bright.wood: Thomas Langhan, of Logansport, and James Burwick. They told how the movement was growing and how the railway companies assisted. The companies know that with members of the Y. M. C. A. as trainmen the trains are manned by sober men, and it is now almost an impossibility for a drinking man to hold a job on a railroad

The evening meeting was held at the Y. M. C. A. auditorium and proved a jam second only to that of election night. Hundreds of people were turned away in spite of. the fact that an overflow meeting was held up stairs. The meeting closed at 10:30 o'clock and everybody left the building then except about 100 college Btudents who intended to leave on the night trains. These young men conducted a prayer meeting which continued until after midnight.

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To the Editor of The Journal. WAVELANR, Ind., Nov. SI, 1890.—I

wish to make a statement in reply to one made in the JOURNAL of last Thursday concerning the taking of John Tolbert to the poor farm. Some of the statements were true and others not As to his age the article is correct. He was also born in Kentucky, and came to Montgomery county about forty years ago and during most of this time he lived in Brown township. About a year ago he left his home in Garland neighborhood and came to live with me, his stepson, in Waveland. I wish to state that he brought no property with him except a cross cut saw, an ax and an old trunk. I also wish to state that I never gave the old man a cross word and never asked him to help do anything. All he did he did on his own accord. And he left of his own accord, when I was not at home. He and Mrs. Tolbert had a little disagreement and that is all the cause known. 1 never said a word to him about voting nor about the election in any way. And I wish to state also that he was not sent by me to the poor house. JOHN CLINK.

Pretty Home Wedding.

On Sunday evening, Nov. 22, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Kennedy, 23J miles east of the city, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Pina, to Ira 0. Henry. Their pastor, Rev. Johnson, of the Christian church, officiated at the wedding. The ceremony was witnessed by the immediate relatives and a few friends. The bride was attired in a beautiful costume of lavender landsdown, trimmed in velvet, chiffon and chiffon lace and wore roses and carnations. The groom wore the conventional black. Immediately after the ceremony the guests repaired to the dining room, where an elegant supper was served in three courses. The young couple were the recipients of several presents. These young people are highly respected by all and their many friends wish them joy through life.

Shot H1A Thumb Wft.

Last Saturday afternoon James Gray, of near New Ross, met with a serious accident. He started to go hunting and in lifting his gun from its rack he dropped it. He caught it by the muzzle as it fell, but the butt striking the floor heavily discharged the weapon. Mr. Gray's thumb was over the muzzle and it was blown to atoms. The hand was also somewhat torn.

Oas Cut Oil".

Natural gas has been cut off from the following big consumers: Lyle it Reynolds, Geo Keller, Kramer &, Sons, Rumble Bros., Crabb «fc Reynolds, Water & Light Co., Barb Wire Co., Casket Co., Ice Plant and Pottery Co.

PART FIRST

GOBEN WILL LIQUIDATE.

The Threat of Suit and tlio Gathering of tho Urand Jury llrlnit Him to Time.

Wednesday was tho day fixed by the county commissioners for filing suit against John L. Goben to recover tho shortage lie left in liis acounts as Auditor. The suit was not be filed, however, us Goben has finally come to time and will settle up, paying in 82,.00 to the county treasury before Saturday night. He came to town Monday and has been arranging a settlement ever since ho arrived.

One chief cause of Mr. Goben's willingness to square up lies doubtless in tho fact that the grand jury has taken cognizance of his case. Several witnesses have been examined presumably on this affair and no little interest attaches to the outcome of the investigation. It is thought, however, that if Mr. Goben settles no action will be taken by the jury.

STIRRING THEM UP.

Ur. Tucker Tolls the Lebanon Police What To do, and a Bloody Fight With Outlaws Kttsults.

A special from LebanonMonday night says: The worst fight ever known in the history of Boone county took place* on the public square at 8 o'clock tonight, between the notorious Miller gang and a posse of officers. "Bill" Woods, one of the desperadoes, was fatally injured. Policeman George Frost received a bullet in his thigh and several others suffered slight injuries.

The trouble which ended with this evening's fight began about a month ago, when Woods arrived from Missouri, where he had been living for about a year. He was arrested a day or two after his arrival and spent a week in jail. He was released election day and swore vengence against the officers.

Several times during the last two weeks the Miller gang have engaged in melee in which guns and knives have played a prominent part, And each time the Millers have conquered.

The outlawry finally became BO hateful that the Rev. Dr. Tucker, of the Methodist church devoted a special sermon to denouncing the police for not quelling it. This reached the ears of the officers and a determination was made to wipe out the gang.

Mayor Garrett called the polico force together this morning, and gave orders to Chief Witt to bring' in the Millers dead or alive,

This evening Officers Frost, Irick and Orme ran across Miller and Wood and Paragan in .Francis Long's saloon. Miller and Paragan surrendered when ordered, but Wood ran out the back door and escaped. The two prisoners were taken to the police court-room, their weapons were taken from them, and they were left in charge of Officer Frost, while Irick and Orme left to bunt for Wood.

There was no one in the room but Frost and his prisoners, when Wood appeared at the window and beckoned Miller and Paragan to coine out. They started out, and Frost drew his revolver and ordered them back. Wood rushed in with a drawn weapon and began Bhooting. The first shot struck Frost.

The oflicer and outlaw clinched. Placing his revolver at Wood's abdomen, Frost began shooting. Both men emptied their revolvers during the bout.

Paragan escaped and Miller and Wood attempted to do so. Wood was too badly hurt and Miller was captured by citizens. The prisoners were taken to the county jail.

The news spread quickly, and a crowd surrounded the jail, but there was little talk of violence. Drs. Porter and Fitch examined Wood's wounds and pronounce the fatal.

Paragan was arrested late to night and lodged in jail without auy trouble. Otlicers are searching for the other members of the gang. Officer Frost is resting easily to-night and is expected to recover.

In the Circus Business.

John Herod, the son of W. 15. Herod, formerly of this city and now of Oklahoma, is the guest of Harry Miller. John is now in the circus business, having charge of one of the gangs of Ringling Brothers' advertisers. He will speud several days here visiting friends.

At a Good Price.

Williams & White bought of W. F. Montgomery, of Liden, the fancy car load of cotton mules, well known to all the buyers. They paid him one hundred dollars more for them than he had been offered by any other buyers, although many good buyers had been to see them.