Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 9 April 1897 — Page 6

LIVE STOCK DEALERS Of Montgomery county, why don't you advertise? Don't expect everyone to know that you want to buy or sell unless you tell them about it. The best and cheapest way to tell the most people about it is by advertising in

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Great Public Sale

I am Bound for Colorado.

And must soil out before I go. Everybody is Invited to my residence, one mile south of Crawfordsville on the Ladoga road on

Monday, April 19,

When I will sell 22 head of hogs, Poland China and Jersey, 22 head of fine cattle, 2 gentle family mares and other horses, vehickles, harness, implements, hay, grain and a largo lot of household goods.

S. D. CROY,

Col. R. T. D. Hamilton, Auctioneer. A. S. Clements, Clerk. d4-126t w2t

Charles E. Davis

Has sold his interest in the

Livery Stable

Corner Pike and Walnut.

To Bob Davis and the firm will.

Jhereafter

be known as

Davis & Davis

The new firm solicits a continuation of the patronage of the public.

Whert We Tell You

We will repair your Sewing Machine or Musical Instrument in a trood substantial manner we mean just what we say. A full line of Violins, Mandolins, Guitars, String and Sheet Music, etc. Call and sec our goods. Prices right.

BALDWIN MUSIC STORE 127 S. Washington St.

Q.W.ANDERSON

Grand

$ See our $2.50 and 1 Jr Men's Tan Shoes y)L now, for

$1.50.

A FINE LINE OK

Women's Bike $4.00 Shoes

Now $2.SO

Hurry

The Grand

Weekly

jouiinal.

ESTABLISHED IN 1845.

FRIDAY. APRIL 9. 1807.

THE NEW LAW.

Til County Commissioners Moot Auditing Hoard to I'ass I'liiin Trustees' Warrants.

In accordance with the new law the county commissioners met on Tuesday as an auditing board to pass upon war rants which township trustees may want to deliver for goods purchased The board organized by electing Henry Harding president, and A. T. Horn baker, secretary. As there were no warrants to audit the plan of the law was discussed for quite a long time. The board decided that the law was for the purpose of auditing warrants, and not for auditing any other business transaction connected with the office of township trustee. Under the new law a trustee must submit all warrants to this auditing board, and the board must sign them, before it is lawful for the trustee to deliver them to parties for any supplies for roads, schools, etc. There was considerable discussion as to the days set for the meeting of this board. The original bill made the meetings once a month, but the bill as it was passed fixed the sessions on the first Tuesday in April, 'it?, "and on the first Tuesday of March each year hereafter." Also, at the "same time and place as now provided by law." There being no auditing board before the passage of the act, there could not be "the same time as now provided by law," unless it should be as provided in the same section "on the first Tuesday of March each year hereafter." This would make yearly meetings only yet it is thought it might have reference to the time of the regular sessions of the county commissioners every three months. Still in other sections of the law it provides for the "auditing of the warrants issued during the proceeding month," and that the board "can draw pay of S3.50 each for but one day in each calendar month," etc. The board, however, concluded to come together again on the first Tuesday in May, and discuss the law again as to the time of meeting. Each session will cost the county 810.50, with but little prospect of any warrants being presented to be audited.

The several township trustees of the county met on Monday and had under discussion the law, and they employed Crane & Anderson to represent them before the board and get an expression on the law. The trustees informed the board that they were perfectly willing to obey the law, if the board would lay down a procedure. It they could not pay a bill without the bill being marked "0 Is" by the board, they would follow it out even if the board met but once a year. But the law clearly defines its purpose to guard the issuing of warrants, to which not a trustee has raised an objection.

Itev. G. AV. Stvit/.er.

Rev. G. W. Switzer, of Lafayette, will deliver the anniversary address at the Y. M. C. A. hall on next Sunday night when the churches of the city will be closed. Rev. Dr. Leech invited Rev. Mr. Switzer to preach for his former congregation on Sunday morning, but he cannot leave Lafayette until Sunday afternoon.

The New Telepnone l.ine.

Dr. Brown and Geo. Myers are having a line put up extending from Alamo to Wallace, connecting with the lines at Wallace. It will be ready for use this week.

New House Be^un.

Work has begun on F. P. Mount's new house in Whitlock Place.

Of rnsoimd Mind.

Lizzie B. Jolly has been adjudged a person of unsound mind by a commission of lunacy.

PERSONAL MENTION.

Short Items Kclative to the Coming* and Goings of Crawfordsville People and Their Friends.

—J. B. Smith has returned to Kankakee, 111. Straw matting 10 cents per yard at the Maborney Co.'s store. —Ed Cotton and wife have returned from a visit in Shelby ville. —Miss Emma Eiler, of Muncie. is the guest of Miss Eva McCormick —McClamroch's "mint" window is attracting a great deal of attention. —Hardware, tinware, screen doors and paints at the Mahorney Co.'s store. —Mrs. Zack Mahorney and son, James, went to Martinsville Wednesday. —Bedroom suites, sideboards, tables, chairs, couchcs. at the Mahorney Co.'s store. —S. M. VanCleave has executed a very creditable picture of the late J. W. Cumberland, which is on exhibition in Lacey's window. —A. D. Hulet returned to Darlington Wednesday. Ho is over 80 years of age and resides with his brother, John Hulet, who is now 82. —Will Townsley sold the following people pianos: Will Hirst, of Yountsville, Robert Kuhn, of Star City, and Mrs. Wyaud, of_Hillsboro, last week, &ad a loval friend. ,v*rri

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A PATRIARCH REMEMBERED.

A Hundred or More Friends Call on I. J. Woodward at His Heautiful Home on Jefferson street.

Wednesday,Tevening more than 100 friends of D. J. Woodward gathered at his residence on JefEerson street to celebrate his 60th birthday. The surprise was complete, as a committee had detained Mr. Woodward at the "corner grocery" until all the guests were present. Only a few special friends were in the sitting room when he reached home, the other guests filling the parlors and halls. A very fancy costume had been prepared, bearing the figures "(50" on back and front, which the friends declared made him 120 years old. He was then escorted to the parlors and became speechless at sight of the vast crowd of friends. A beautiful Morris chair and blacking case had been purchased for him and after he was duly seated Rev. Dr. S. V. Leech presented them in a speeeh full of humor, pathos and beauty. The fol lowing special biography had been prepared by D. W. Gerard, which Mr. Woodward seemed to enjoy very much:

FKIENDS AND NEIGHBORS:—We are gathered to night in this beautiful nome to do honor to one of the patri archs of this city. In this age of rapid thought and fast living, when bu&j men burn the candle ol life at both ends, and die young, it is simply astounding that we should be called upon to celebrate the birthday of one who has reached the ripe old age of 120 years. The life of this patriarch, David Jesse Woodward, is divided into two epochs of sixty years each. The events of the first sixty years of his life are unknown «to all present, saye, possibly, his friend and fellow patriot, Zack Mahorney, who participated with Brother Woodward, so he says, in many of the thrilling scenes and bloody engagements of the war of 1S12 and the Indian wars. We glean from the history of Mr. Woodward's life, when first on earth, as given by himself, the following imferfect data: He was first born on the "31st" day of April, 1777, near Ticonderoga, and was christened Eleazer Wood. This place seems to have m*de a strong impression on his infant mind indeed, he claims to have been the historic Chaplain of The Green Mountain Boys, and made the famous prayer, just before the battle of Ticonderoga, when he asked the Lord "to just keep his hands off and he would see the worst lickin' ever given the British." This account i6 a little shady, as he was then only 18 months old. He joined Washington at Valley Forge held his sword while he licked Burgoyne participated in the battle of (Jersey) Cowpens, Eutaw Springs, and Guilford's Court House was aide to General Wayne ate sweet potatoes with General Marion and stormed the entrenchments at Yorktown and compelled Cornwallis to surrender. He aspired to the Presidency, but General Washington held the high hand. After bis defeat he emigrated to Kentucky and joined Daniel Boone and Simon Kenton in missionary work among the Indians. He became a popular missionary and was greatly beloved by the peaceful savages, who gently scalped him at parting, the evidence of their affections being still apparent After the scalping he retired from the missionary business and bought a sawbuck, and changed his name to "Woodyard He participated in all the great battles of the war of 1812, joined the navy and with Commodore Perry tackled the British squadron on Lake Erie. He enlisted under General Harrison, defeated Tecumseh and saved the Battle Ground camp meeting to the Methodist church. Time prevents our speaking at length of his heroic service to his country with Jackson at New Orleans, and his final disapper.-anee in the Swamps of Florida, where he had gone to fight the Seminole Indians.

His reincarnation took place at North Salem, Indiana, just sixty years ago. He doubtless selected his birthplace in memory of old Salem, where the witches were burned. That he has escaped burning so far is possibly owing to the log suffering and the tender forbearance of the people among whom he has lived. In tnis quiet little village be passed his boyhood, but history says he never passed the melon patches, peach orchards and hen roosts of the peaceful citizens without despoiling them of their glory. At the age of 30 he reformed and married his w!f«s, Elizabeth and at the entreaty of the friends whose chicken roosts, etc.,had suffered so severely he was persuaded to move to Jamestown, Indiana, where he became a pillar in the Methodist church, and a good judge of a game chicken. His next abiding place was Indianapolis, where he entered politics. Failing to become Governor, Secretary of State, Mayor, policeman or constable he shook the place and abode for a while

Joplin, Mo., delving for wealth, health and fame in the lead and zinc mines. Failing to gain either he settled in Crawfordsville and soon became the boss buggy man and the best judge of a mule in the county. Bro. Woodward has many traits of character which stamp him as a man of genius. During the early years of his life he gave much attention to literature. He claims to have written "The Breadwinners," "Tallehassee Girl," "The Last Days of Pompeii," "Robinson Crusoe," "Pickwick Papers," "Vanity Fair," "Adam Bede," "The Bells of Penraven,'' "King Solomon's Mines," "Webster's Dictionary," "Maid of Athens, "Alice of Wonderland," and "Ben-Hur." He has also been a famous singer, and never failed to score applause when he sang those beautiful and touching songs: "When the Last Mule is Sold, I'll Be There," and "The Three Black Crows." He is usually a truthful man except when talking about funerals and especially when he claims to have swapped horses on the way to his aunt's funeral and missed it, then his word don't go. Ho never swears except when he sits down on a basket of eggs and spoils his 88 pants. He is now learning to ride a bicycle and if the wheel don't break, or he fails to break his neck he will make a famous rider. He is a goud story teller, a genial companion

Bro Woodward, with this biography, which you may fail to recognize, and our b^st wishes for your continued existence and added happiness, we are here as your friends to eDjoy with you and yours, this occasion.

Refreshments were served and a good time was had. Much of the success of the surprise is due Zack Mahorney, Miss Belle Sprague and Mrf. Ensminger.

NEW SCHOOL IDEA, ft?

llow District Schools May iiecome Graded Schools With Increased KtllHem-y •.j and Iess Kxpcnse.

We take from Harper's Weekly an account of how graded schools are being substituted for the district schools which are now prevalent in the country: "In 6ome of the Western Reserve Ohio district schools have already been abolished, and in their stead may be found in the central part of the township a large two-storied structure, usually made of brick. The school having this liberal space can, from its systematized and various grades, make education more complete and carry it further than the best district school has ever been able to do. -. 5 "To this central point all the school children are brought in stages furnished for free transportation by the town. The vehicles hold about twen-ty-five pupils, are comfortably fitted up, and are arranged so as to be either open or covered. The routes, which are made to pass every house, are open to competitive bidders. The drivers of the stages go in the morning to the extremist limits of the township and blow a horn when within earshot of a house to notify the children who are to take passage. When the school hours are over, the stage reappears, and the scholars are taken home. The system hab been going but iabout two years, but it is said to work perfectly. "It needs no argument to 6how that this massing of scattered forces brings many advantages. There is an opportunity for more and better classes, for more and better ventilated space, and for a quietness that can not be had when a babel of recitations and 6tudy go on together. The school management is not only made better, but it is accomplished with economy, as fewer teachers are needed. The total decrease in expense secured by massing from twelve to twenty weak schools into one strong one amounts to over one-third of the former outlay. The rides, as a substitute for trudging through rains and snow storms, have proved of positive advantage»to the pupils' health. 'This new plan was vigorously opposed at first, but its production of social solidarity in the country,and its invigoration of frequent communication—along with the other advantages already noted—have made it so popular that new legislation has been secured to support and extend it. "The passing of the district school seems a little startling, and more than a little pathetic. It has been the nursery of our greatest men and served the republic well. But new times bring new necessities. Social and business aims can now be better subserved, it is easy to see, by concentration and its added power. And the bringing of rural people more together and more in touch with each other will itself, were nothing else to result, make an enduring compensation, for the district school's departure."

Now why not adopt this new school idea right here in Montgomery county? It is new but not too new. It is indorsed by County Superintendent Zuck, who as everybody knows is-the last man to favor anything not strictly practicable. Under the law the township trustees cannot take the first step in a matter of this kind. It must be in the form of a petition from the school patrons. Let the matter be discussed thoroughly among the people but don't let it end in talk. If there is any good in it let us have it.

To Take the School 'Jmnneratiou.

The time for taking the school enumeration is drawing near, the law requiring the listing of-all children between the ages of six and twenty-one years to be completed between April 10 and 30. The new law is particular about having the signature to the enumeration blanks of all parents, guardians, head of families or persons having charge of school children. The school board now has these blanks in readiness for beginning this work

Consolation Kxami nation.

On the third Saturday in April Supt Zuck will hold a "consolation examination" in this city, at which all those who failed to secure the requisite grade for graduation from the county schools may have another trial. Other persons may take the examination also.

At Cedar Lake.

Cedar Lake is destined to become a great summer res art if the Monon can bring such a thing about. This season will witness many new improvements there. The Monon people have commenced the erection of a suitable depot, a grand dance hall, and also beautifying the grounds.

Rehearing Denied.

The Supreme Court has denied a rehearing in the case of Squire Ru6h et al. vs. J. S. Zuck, administrator,

WILL CAUSE A HOWL

Will the New law Concerning Taxation of Life Insurance and Building and Lonn Stock.

There will be a howl among the people,as the full extent of the new ruling reiating to life insurance and building and loan stock becomes generally known. Heretofore the lot of the average assessor has not been an enviable one, but in future he will find a much less cordial reception than he has heretofore received—and that was cold enough. The new assessment blanks which are now being so gener ously and freely scattered throughout Montgomery county by the gentlemen employed to look after that branch of revenue raising, contain these questions for people to answer:

Number of paid-up life insurance policies and their value. Number of non-forleuable and partly paid up life insurance policies, and their value.

This includes, it is construed by many, all, or nearly all, the old line companies, and the question will arise how is one to reach a basis of estimate that is fair to both sides in this matter? The blank provides for a valuation by the party, by the township and also by the county assessor. The Legislature did not enact a law on this subject, but the board of tax commissioners have placed the interrogation on the blank and it will have to be answered.

The new law in regard to building and loan associations has been the cause ot much shaking up. It will create more excitement and turmoil as its provisions become known, and as the assessors endeavor to carry out the provisions of the law, as interpreted by the officers. Section four of the new law reads as follows:

For the purpose of this act, paid up stock shall be such stock as the owner shall have paid the full face value thereof at the time of the subscription therefor. Prepaid stock shall be stock upon which the owner shall have paid any specific sum in advance at the time of subscription, leaving the balance necessary to mature, the same to be paid by the dividends to be declared thereon by the association, or stuck on which more than six months' dues have been paid in adyance. All building and loan associations, as such, shall be exempt from taxation. Shares of stock on which loans have been made or advanced by the association, which stock is paid up or prepaid, shall be considered and heid as credits of the members, individually and listed by them, and assessed against taxation the same as other property.

It will be noticed that nothing is said- in the law concerning running stock held by persons in building and loan associations, and the general supposition was that there had been no alteration in the course to be pursued, stock pf this kind having heretofore been non-taxable, unless it was paid up or prepaid stock. No mention is made in the section about running stock, but a reference to the assessment blank discloses question six, under the heading of personal property credits, whieb is as follows:

Number of shares of running or

partly paid stock in building, loan and

savings associations, and their value,

This would include every share of stock held in the several associations of this city, and makes every stockholder liable for the value of each share-on the first of April. This, as already said, is a new departure. Stock in such associations have not previously been taxed. The tax commissioners have decided that such stock is a credit, and as such must be paid upon.

WEST POINT NO. 26.

Farmers are busy plowing for corn Arley Steele spent Sunday with Henry Gohman.

Miss Anna Graham spent Sunday with home folks. Misses Mollie and Effie Snydar spent Sunday with home folks.

Miss Fiora Harwood has gone to Terre Haute to attend the summer Normal.

Mr. Gohman and family broke bread and ate chicken with Mr. Alexander and family.

Ora and Isaiah feusenbark are seen traveling down the Terre Haute road now. Wonder what the attraction is?

The people are not through moving in this neighborhood yet. Elmer Branch, of New Market, is going to move into the house vacated by Mr. Hankins as soon as they get able.

If West Point is a small place, what's the reason we can't have Sunday school. The parents had better take their children to Sunday school instead of letting them go fishing and hunting on Sunday. They will have plenty of time to fish and hunt after they have learned the teachings of the Bible.

BOWERS.

Sickness is quieting. Wheat is badly damaged in this vicinity.

Mrs. Robert Turner has been quite sick but is now convalescent. Mrs. Ed McGuire is still suffering with rheumatism, but is some better.

Miss Bell Corns, of Thornrown, is visiting her brother Frank this week. Dr. Ware was called to Roachdale to see his sister-in-law, who is quite sick.

Miss Nellie Parker has begun a subscription school at Sugar Grove, east of here.

William Reeves and family, of Crawfordsville, visited at Wm. Fisher's over Sunday.

Mrs. Annie Boots, of this place, was

married to James Lanum, of Colfax, last Thursday. Mrs. Birdie Eads and daughter Grace, of Darlington, visited her mother, Mrs. Dr. Ware, Monday.

Herman Bailey and Alva Wyant went to Indianapolis last week to join the regular armp, but both were under age.

Among the new arrivals are a son at John Ms Daniels', a daughter at George Phebus'J and last but not least, a girl baby at the gypsy camp, just east of wn.

The Darlington lumber men have bought the fine lot of timber joining our town and are hauling the same to their saw mill.

—Millinery opening next Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 13, 14, 15 and 10 Everybody invited. Cox & Lewis, Darlington, Ind.

OFFIELD.

Farmers have finished sowing oats. The sugar season was short but sweet.

Jas. Hutchison and wife, of Tinkersville, visited at Henry Kennedy's Sunday.

The accidents resulting from the deep mud on the road are too numerous to mention.

Mr. and Mrs. Jere Douglas were called to see a sick brother at Fairmount, III., last Thursday.

Everett Gillis is sorely alllicted with poison on his hands and arms, the result of handling green lumber.

Joseph Pickett, who recently left his home and family here has returned to the home of a relative in Fountain county and 6ent for his family to join him at that place.

Sunday school was re-organized at Union Chapel Sunday morning with Seno Guntle as superintendent and Miss Ethel Goff secretary. Sunday school was also organized at the school house to meet at 3 p. m. Mrs. Frank Surface was chosen superintendent and Miss Nellie Jamison secretary.

Mrs. Dora Harris closed her first term of school here ou Mar. 19, The patrons all assembled in front of the school house at 11 o'clock and walked in without ceremony and took possession of the entire house. A splendid dinner was quickly spread to which all did ample Lustice. In the afternoon a short programme was ably renderd by the pupils and all went home feeling that they had been well entertained. Mrs. Harris had two scholars in the eighth year work both of whom passed the examination. This fact speaks well for her and the graduates, who "•Hre Nellie Jamison and Cinderella ler.

Cinderella Miller celebrated her 17th birthday last Thursday evening. With the assistance of her sister, Hannah, she entertained seventeen of her schoolmates. The evening was spent in playing games of various kinds. Frank Steele, Jere Bollman, Grace Smith and Ira Miller furnished the music, Joe Dean anu Alfred Jamison

them for furnished the fun, and the heighth of merriment was reached when the latter went to the "postoflice," expecting to meet the young lady of his choice, but instead found only a little tot of six years awaiting him. Alfred was, however, equal to the emergency and very gallantly kissed the little one and took his turn at keeping postoflice.

Among other presents received was a new 6iiver dollar presented by Mrs. Cbas. Rountree, of Alamo.

New Koute to Indlanapoliii and Cincinnati

The Monon Route has opened ..up a new through car route between Crawfordsville and Indianapolis and Cincinnati A through coach Cincinnati to Chicago via Indianapolis and Roachdale leaves Cincinnati daily at 3:30 a. passing Crawfordsville at 1:15 p.

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The

Indianapolis and- Cincinnati

c°ach

?"Bes Crawfordsville at

11:15 p. m., arriving at Indianapolis at 2:40 and Cincinnati at 6 m. This new through car route shortens the time between Crawfordsville and Indianapolis d*w-tf

A LETTER TO WOMEN

From Mrs. James Gorrigan.

For seventeen years I have suffered. Periods were so very painful that I would have to go to the doctor every month.

He said that I liad an enlargement of the womb, and told my husband that must undergo an operation, as I had tumors in the womb, and it was a case of life ov death.

I was operated upon twice, but it did not seem to do me any good, it made me very weak. I was troubled with the leu-, corrhoea a great deal.

I also suffered with the sick headache, vomiting spells, backache all the time, terrible pain in my left side, chills, loss of appetite, and could not sleep nights. After taking several bottles of Lydia E. Pinltham's Vegetable Compound, some Liver Pills, and using your Sanative Wash, I recovered.

I can eat well, and every one that sees me tells me I am a different person. I can do all my own work, sleep well and feel well. I am growing stronger every day, and am able to go out and enjoy a walk and not feel all tired out when I return, as I used to. I doctored for sixteen years, and in all those years I did not feel as well as I do at the present time. I wish that every woman that is troubled as I was, would try that medicine. Oh!

fb

is so good

to feel well, and it is all owing to Mrs. Pinkham:s kind advice and medicine. —MBS. JAMES CORBIGAN, 884 Center St., Jamaica Plain, Mass