Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 3 September 1897 — Page 9

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WELCOMED HOME.

Immediately after the announcement of the success of the P. O. S. of A. Commandery of Crawfordsville in the National prize drill at Reading, Penn., Crawfordsville assumed a gala day appearance. On Monday this appearance was intensified, for every business house in town hung out bunting and every Hag was allowed ta ily. The Commandery was booked to arrive on the northbound Monon train at 1:15 o'clock train, and before that hour the streets were thronged with people desirous of witnessing the demonstration and of extending the glad hand to the victors. The several uniformed bodies of the city, including the twice victorious commandery of the Knights of St. John, repaired to the Monon station together with the city otlicials and others to meet the boys. The camp of the P. O. S. of A. was out in full force and at the head marched Jim Wilhite and George Vance carrying a pole on which were strung live bags supposed to contain $100 each, the prize purse gained by the commandery. The procession headed by the band and a squad of mounted police was au imposing one aud was worthy the notable occasion. The train was a few minutes late and when it rolled in and the victors alighted they were greeted with round after round of applause which continued along the whole line of inarch which terminated at the court house. Here the commandery and their escorts faced the south and were addressed by

Gen. Wallace, who was introduced by Mayor Stilwell. Gen. Wallace's remarks were of a highly commendatory character and were full of patriotism and encouragement. Upon the conclusion of his speech the commandery was escorted to its armory.

The success of the P. O. S. of A. Commandery in the national prize drill of the order is a notable achievement and redounds greatly to the credit of the local camp. Perht'.^s no one views the success with greater personal satisfaction than Sam J. Billman. Mr. Billman was raised in Heading and there became a member of the order. When he removed to Crawfordsville he was instrumental in establishing a camp of the P. O. S. A. here and later in obtaining a charter for the Commandery. He has been indefatigable in his zeal for the success of both and the honors achieved so signally at his old home more than rewarded him i'or his labors.

READING. Pa., Aug. 27.—Yesterday in this city was the scene of the greatest P. O. S. of A. demonstration in this country. There were 11,120 men in the line of marh, 58 bands, 11 drum corps, 2G iloats and nine commanderies with S00 uniformed men. Almost every square in the main part of tht, city there were arches over the streets and flags and bunting swung to the breeze from every house and store. The display was truly magnificent. The procession started to move at 2 p. m. and it -was 0 o'clock when Commandery 19 arrived back at headquarters. Supper was at once served, our boys laid down for a rest, and at 7:30 Commandery 19 was in line ready for the prize drill, held in Penn hollow sqiare. The following commanderies were in the city: No. 2, Reading No. 5, Lebanon No. 0, Allentown No. 21, Mahoning- City No.7. Philadelphia No. 19, Crawfordsville No. 30, Port Carbon No. 75, Reading.

Great interest was centered in the prize drill and it was evident from the time No. 19 arrived in Reading that it would be the field against No. 19. No. 1!) drilled twice each day while here, and after the parade march of ten miles in the afternoon the boys were limbered up for the drill. No. 19 came second upon the ground and were heartily applauded all through their drill of twenty minutes. The members never did better, and there was not a break in any movement. The double "about faces" was the hit of the drill with the spectators The only mark made against No. 19 was the cadence which was faster than the tactics calls for, while that of the second winner was not enough. After the commanderies had all finished drilling there was a "long, anxiousiwait of twenty minutes" while the judges made up their decision. Finally No. 19 was ordered to march to the judge's stand, and the boys knew that No. 19 had won. The judges explained the entire proceedings and announced first prize was awarded to "No. 19, of Crawfordsville, Ind." This set the crowd wild and they cheered for ten minutes, but No. 19 never moved although the members were almost bursting to yell. The second prize was awarded to

No. 2, Reading, and the third to No. (1. of Allentown. No announcement was made concerning any other of the commanderies. No. 19 then gave an exhibition drill and were entertained at the Mansion House. At 10 o'clock they wero marched to headquarters and dismissed, and then they did justice in yelling for joy. After this, Commandery 7"), received them at Lauer Park.

This afternoon in the National Camp session Capt. Goltra was handed the prize money. The papers here have the following to say concerning the drill and the winning commanderies:

Reading Eagle-. Fully (,000 people turned out for the competitive drill, which was given on Penn square by the commandery general of the P. S. of A. Owing to several delays it was S m. before the drill began, but the crowd waited. The judges were Msj. 11. J. M. Reed, of Philadelphia, Col. Theodore Burchfield, of the 5th Regiment, Altoona. and Maj. Wallace Guss, of Tamaqua. Commandery 19, of Crawfordsville. Ind., under command of Capt. W. W. Goltra, were the second to drill. They were perfect in sword tactics and in marching, wheeling and other movements were superb, and won round after round of applause. Their movements were always graceful and easy and executed at time with almost lightning rapidity.

Commandery 6. of Allentown. was in charge of Capt. Ellis Ream. The commandery made an excellent showing in the sword drill, and seemed likely to take the first prize, but for a bad break made in the right circle wheel, when the captain failed to give the order to march in time and his last two fours continued to wheel when the others had marched away. When it was discovered that the commandery was marching in two opposite directions the rear fours brolce and ran like sheep up into line. ••Last came Lexington Commandery, No. 2, of this city, with 20 men, in charge of E. E Hummel, who gave a 17 minute drill, in whicti unusual proficiency was displayed by the men in line and showed the efficient training they had undergone. The judges, after some moments, announced that Crawfordsville had shown the most efficiency in alignment, movement and military organization and were awarded the first prize, No. 2 the second, and No. the third. No. 0 was awarded a silk Hag and guidon on account of being the commandery bringing the largest number of men from the greatest distance. "Unfortunately the condition for the last prize provided that the commandery taking this prize must have over 26 men in line, and as Crawfordsville brought but 20 men east they were barred out. The announcement of the award was greeted with applause and cheers for the Crawfordsville delegation as their superiority was seen by all. They gave a fancy exhibition drill afterward and held the large crowd until the close. "About 4,000 people were present at

Lauer's park on Thursday evening, the occasion being the reception tendered the visiting commanderies by Nathan Hale, No. 75, and Lexington, No. 2, both of Reading. About two-thirds of this number were either connected with the commandery or the Sons of America and an enjoyable time was had. Seven rows of tables about fifteen feet long, were placed on the dancing pavilion, where the visitors were fed. After the banquet dancing was enjoyed. Music was furnished by four different bands at different times."

Reading llcmld: "In the prize drill last evening the lirst one to be cailed out was Lehigh Commandery, No, (1, of Allentown, captained by Ellis Ream, The commandery did perfect sword drilling. Their chances were lost, however, in the right circle wheel. While the company was wheeling the captain failed to give the command of "march" in time and the last two lines continued to wheel. This practically lost the contest for the commandery. They drilled for twenty minutes, which was fixed as the maximum time limit. "The Crawfordsville. Ind., commandery, under Captain Win. Goltra, then maneuvered for sixteen minutes, during which time it completely won the admirntion of the spectators and was frequently applauded. Many of the most difficult movements were executed with an ease, grace and celerity that was astonishing. "Lexington Commandery, No. 2, of this city, under the captaincy of E. E. Hummel, was the last to perform. They were slower in their movements than the Indiana commandery, but otherwise they acquitted themselves creditably."

At Campbell's Chapel.

There will be a "square meal supper" at Campbell's chapel Saturday, Sept. 4. 15 cents at the door.

A TRAGIC TAKING OFF.

'ioi'l M. Di'Minun, Prom hienl Cit l/.cit of Kipley Township, Meets lli.s Death Ity the Caving of a Cuivel llunk.

Lat^t Friday just as work wir closing at the gravel pit near the Denman homestead two miles southwest of Alamo, Joel M. Denman met his death by the caving of the bank. Several teams had been at work there during the day, and Mr. Denman's team was the last one left under the thirty-live foot bank when the day's work closed. He was standing between the wagon and the bank, just preparatory to starting out, when the cave in was announced by the falling of some stones and dirt. Mr. Denman made a frantic effort to leap over the wagon, but was too late. The mighty avalanche of stones and earth fell upon him with crushing force, pinning him down across his wagon bed and literally mashing his life out. The bulk of the cave in fell upon the wagon, and the frightened horses although heavily stuck, lunged forward, breaking loose from the wagon and escaped. The workmen at the pit quickly rushed to the rescue and in a short time the body of Mr. Denman, which lay beneath about two feet of the debris, was extricated. Life was extinct, however, and death had evidently been almost instantaneous.

Mr. Denman was about forty years of age and lived with his wife and one child on the old Denman farm. He was a brother to Auditor Denman, of Putnam county, and of Mrs. William Bowers of south of town. He was a man highly esteemed by all who knew hiui, and was in all regards an excellent citizen.

Charley Itandcl in the West. Kirksville, Mo., Ncivs: An important arrival in our town is none other than the well known Charles Bandel, D. O., of Crawfordsville, Ind. He has returned from Helena, Montana, where in company with Herman Still, D. O and O B. Prickett, D. O they established themselves in July for the practice of osteopathy in that mountain town situated at the very base of the Rocky Mountains. Mr. Bandel lies returned to attend the school of osteopathy here in Kirksville. He is so elated over the good results of their work upon suffering humanity that he declares nothing would tempt him to remain in the East after he graduates, for the first train will find bioi off for Helena again. He says the business they were doing was fine, indeed, and he never saw any better results from such treatment, and the people of Helena took very kindly to the new science, for they benefited people with their treatment. Mr. Bandel is wonderfully pleased with the Western country.

More JCntries.

In addition to the list of entries for the Crawfordsville races published in last week's JOUIIXAI., Secretary Morgan has received several others which were mailed in time to be eligible. The Thomas string from Paris, Ky., will be here and Mr. Thomas promises to make things warm. The additions to the list, which is now complete, are as follows: 2:40 TitOT. Geo. Alex, I) Douglas Thomas, Paris, Ivy iC'orluiM'. 1)

Maude Kalilo, C. H'. Travis, Lafayette 2:35 PACK. .loo Htiliey. 1) Douglas Thomas, Paris, Ivy Hat.tie (j!„ in 2:20 TIIOT. I.aura 'P., eh Douglas Thomas, I'arls, Ivy Mabel 'ueypenny,g in .1).Thomas,I'arls,Ivy 2:25 PACK. Joe ify, Douglas Thomas, Paris, Ky Hattn.- u. Douglas Thomas, Paris, Ky Dispute Jim Taylor, Ladoga 2:17 PACK. Carley, Its Douglas Thomas, Paris, Ky Jim S mini ins, bl Minnie I), 1 in

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A Strange Mono.

While wandering about the hollows near the narrows of Sugar Creek a few days ago Judge Harney picked from the drift a curiously carved stone. Upon its surface was carved a strange cross and the date of 1784. The work had evidently been done at that time from the stone's appearance, but for what purpose Judge Harney is unable to determine. Very like, however, it once marked some trapper's cache, and by the wear of time and flood had been carried down into the hollow in which it was found.

After a Minister.

Charges cf gross immorality have been preferred against Rev. E. L. Prather, pastor of the Baptist churches of Waveland and Brown's Valley. A council of the association will meet September 9 and try the case. The charges, which Mr. Prather vigorously denies, are of the most sensational and revolting character.

AN UGLY SMASHUP.

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and Wife Timet In alHtolt HsastrnuH ItcHults.

Last Thnrsday \V. V, Daggett and wife were driving into the city from the west, and in coming along west Wabash avenue met with a serious mishap. Val Martin was learning to ride a bicycle and just when the Daggett rig came up fell from the wheel, frightening Mr. Daggett's horse. The animal jumped to the side, and in bo doing upset the buggy in the ditch. Mr. and Mrs. Daggett were thrown into the top of the overturned vehicle and would probably have been killed had not the horse been stopped by the bystanders. As it was both of them were badly bruised and scratched and

Mr. Daggett was rendered unconscious. His legs aud side were skinned and he received tome hard bumps on the head. His clothes were fairly torn oft' and in the confusion ho lost several silver dollars which he failed to find after the ball. The buggy was sadly demolished, and Mr. Daggett states that his horse was so badly skinned and cut that she is practically ruined.

Muni ltriglitu I'p Tlieir films. Adjutant-General Gore has made preparations whereby the arms of the national guard of the State are to be overhauled and repaired. The work is to be done in the basement of the capital building in Indianapolis, the necessary apparatus being placed there. Rust is to be removed from the barrels and the guns placed in as good condition B6 now. It is proposed to put a full sot of guns inta condition and then exchanges are to be made company by company. Instead of expending funds for encampment purposes this year it was decided to re-equip the various companies and by the end of the year the guard will be in better condition than over for service. The appropriations this year amounting to 845,000, fifteen hundred new blankets were purchased by Indiana authorities and new cartridge belts and tents are to be secured from the government.

ItrenUerK Aheul.

Indianapolis Journal: The contracting firm of Michael Malone & Co. yesterday filed a petition in the Federal Court asking for a receiver for the In-, dianapolis, Anderson &. Marion Railway Company, of which Noah J. Clodfelter .is president. The plaintiffs allege that they havo furnished materials and constructed buildings for the company antl have done a certain amount of grading for it. They claim judgment for 815,000, including $1,500 attorney's fees, aud declare that the company is insolvent and unable to meet its obligations. The petition for a receiver will be heard before Judge Baker as soon as he can be communicated with and a time fixed.

Mor« Trouble On Croon SI root. About 1 o'clock last Friday Wm. Metzdorf, an advertising sign painter, received a very hard fall while working on the Gill saloon building oa north Green street. A rope gave away allowing him to fall twenty feet to the stone sidewalk, lie was picked up unconscious and carried to the Ramsey House where Dr. May gave him medical attention. He was badly bruised and mashed but luckily for him no bones were broken. He willbo incapacitated for work for some time, however.

The llitrslilKii-gei- Reunion. The reunion of the llarshbarger lamily took place in the Frantz Myers grove, near Ladoga, August 20 and was attended by hundreds of people, quite a large number from Crawfordsville being present. The occasion was a most felicitous one and was characterized by all those elements and features incident to the coming together of the branches of a happy and prosperous family. An interesting programme was carried out and the day most happily spent by all.

He Itopeuted.

The other day John Pirry, of Walnut township, gave a young man re6id-: ing in his neighborhood a "lead pencil check" for one dollar on one of the, Crawfordsville banks. The young man raised the check to one hundred dollars and drew the money. He spent four dollars and then went home with the balance. On the way out he became frightened and finally visited Mr. Perry's home, confessing his crime and turning over the fruits of the forgery. The case will not be prosecuted.

The Growth of mi Klin Tree. An elm tree, on the bankB of Offield Creek, near the old Chambers mill site, which was marked by the United States surveyors as a witness tree in 1820, 14 inches in diameter, is now four feet in diameter. This was discovered in locating a corner of the 80 acre farm which was owned by Mrs. J. W. Miller and which she recently sold to P. S. Kennedy.