Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 28 January 1898 — Page 5
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Hetfinning Satuiday, January Htli. wo will put on sale our whole line of l)rujrjrlst*' Sundries—Syringes. Ilot Water Bottles, Soaps, Stationery, Writing Tablets, Perfumes. Etc. in fact, our full line of Sundries. Make your dollars'iro as far as possible by buying of us. We thank you for your patronage of 1S97, and ask the same for 1898, with the promise on our part that wo will treat you right, Your Friend-,
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CRAWFORDSYILLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, JANUARY,
EXTRAVAGANT FOOT WARMER.
Mrs. Sam I'etro, o! Darlington, Oivns One Which Cost Her Uuslmnd and Wilson Hunt the Tidy I.ittle
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It is a mighty poor story that will not le».k out some day, no matter how studiously those most concerned may strive to keep it quiet. The
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has come into possession of a little "gold brick" story which has been kept sub rosa for6ome time, but which like wine is none the worse for age. Quite a number of months ago a man dressed in mining garb and with a countenance which fairly shone with rugged honesty, introduced himself to Sam Petro and Wilson Hunt, well known citizens of this county living north of Crawfordsville. This pseudo miner told a very gazy tale of mining life and miner's luck and anally stated that he and his partner possessed a brick, which, for good reasons, they did not wish to offer for 6ale at the mints or the banks. This brick he declared was worth many thousands of dollars but so urgent was the need of himself and partner for cash that they would disposo of it for a small fraction of its value. This small fraction was $1,600 and Messrs. Ilunt and Petro were greatly exercised by this elegant chance of gettiug something for nothing. They were all eagerness for the trade, and raising the necessary cash between them they accompanied their mining friend to Terre Haute, where the partner and the brick were duly found, both to all appearances as genuinely honest as miner number one. The brick, which wasn't a brick after all, but half a globe just about the size and shape of half an Edam cheese, looked like sure enough gold, and the eyes of the prospective purchasers bugged out until they could have been scraped off their faces with a chip. It is likely that they would have purchased it then and there without question, but the honest miners wished to remove any lingering doubt as to the genuineness of the brick. They wanted the boys to know that they were buying the real old thing. Accordingly a nice little hole was'bored right in the center of the brick and away down deep. The filings thus obtained were submitted to the regulation test.® and stood them perfectly. Hunt and Petro bought the acids themselves and performed the experiments. It is 6aid that a Terre Haute jeweler also pronounced the iilings to be genuine gold. Well, when these demonstrations were made Petro and Hunt couldn't pay over their hard earned money quick enough. •They received the brick and the miners went away. With the brick once in their possession they were assailed by the thoughts of robbers and they locked and barricaded the door of their room in the hotel. Not only this, but they stood guard over that precious brick all night long with a cocked revolver. Petro sat up with.it until midnight and then went to bed and let Hunt do guard duty the rest of the night. They took the early morning train for home, and so fearful were thep of the sharks and robbers of Crawfordsville that they did not get off here, but went on through to peaceful, dove-like Darliugton, where they left the kivered cars with their precious brick. The brick was taken to Petro's home in a buggy, and arrived there Mrs. Petro was ^informed that lier husband and Mr. Hunthad become possessed of a fortune. She was also informed that there couldn't be any sleeping thereabouts for awhile. For three nighta and two days the brick was guarded with guns and then the skeptical Mrs. Petro demanded that it be drilled »into at a different place from that where the miners had bored. Just to satisfy her that she was a foolish, unreasoning woman, her wish was granted. A hole was bored about an inch from the first one and the brick was found to be an excellent and admirable quality of brass. Before offering the thing for sale the swindlers had bored a hole in the center of the brick and filled this with gold, less than five dollars worth being necessary. The whole thing was then gilded the color of gold. From the original hole th# iilings which stood the acid tests were obtained.
The feeling6 of Messrs. Hunt and Petro on discovering that they had been buncoed can be better imagined than described. However, they soon realized that regrets and vain repinings were simply of no use. They also realized that any attempt to catch the swindlers would be fruitless. They therefore resolved to say nothing of their misfortune as to make it known would be to make themselves the objects of the pleasantry and jests of all their friends i-and acquaintance. Accordingly mum was the word and has
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been from that day to this. It won't be any more though. And the beautiful gold brick. What of it'.' Well, Mrs. Petro wanted to take it to Crawfordsville and have a jeweler inscribe on it, "A Fool and His Money are Soon Parted," and then use it for a mantel ornament. Hut the boys wouldn't hear to this. Then there came a bitterly cold day when she and her brother-in-law, Grant Agnew, bad to drive to Ciawfordsville. They needed a foot warmer so Mrs. Petro just heated up that 81,000 gold brick and it proved the greatest foot warmer that ever came down the pike. It was then drafted into regular service as a foot warmer and a more costly one cannot be found in all this goodly commonwealth.
THE CAMP FIRE.
The Veterans of the Civil War Sleet mid lUcount tlio Achievements ol' tlie Past.
The camp fire of McPherson Post G. A. held last Thursday in P. O. S. of A. hall was a notably successful affair, and the pleasure attaching to it was great as is evidenced by the fact that it was nearly midnight 'before Comrade Clemson blew his bugle. The addresses were all of an admirable character and the programme was carried out as published, with the exception of Mrs. Travis' address, she being unable, to be present. In addition, however, to the addresses on the stated programme, talks were made by Capt. A. M. Scott and Frank Gill, of Ladoga, and by Ira McConnell. A1I of the addresses were of a felicitous and happy character and everyone present could h%ve remained several hours longer enjoying so rare and so excellent a treat. The patriotic music of the Center church choir was also greatly appreciated. The occasion was one to be remembered and surely will be by all who were present.
SHULAR SAVED.
By the Graee of Governor Mount lie Gets Auother Trial—.Some Iron lad Vromises are Made.
S. C. Kennedy was in Indianapolis last week and interceded with Gov. Mount in behalf of Wm. B. Shular, who was ordered returned to the northern prison for having frequently violated his parole. Gov. Mount listened to the plea which was made in the man's behalf and finally stated that he would leave the matter wholly with the prosecuting attorney. Prosecutor Kennedy accordingly had Shular brought up and as may be imagined he was profuse in his promises. As he had always behaved himself except when drunk, Mr. Kennedy believed that he might do better if given another chance. Accordingly the following contract was drawn up and Shular signed it: 1, William Shular, a paroled prisoner, having been ordered recommitted to prison by the Governor of the State of Indiana to serve out the remainder of my sentence, now hereby make to said Governor the following proposition,on condition that the order recommitting me to prison shall be revoked:
First. I will abstain absolutely from the use of intoxicating liquors. Second. I will not enter a drinking saloon for any purpose.
Third. I will quarrel with no person. Fourth. I will obey the law.
Fifth, will not associate with any but moral people. Sixth. I will remain at my home between the hours of
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and o'clock a. in., except when away in company of my father or mother. I hereby pledge myself to abide by these stipulations, and further that in case I shali, at any time or in any manner or degree, fail to do so, I will not ask any further leniency or favor from the Governor, nor the assistance of my friends to save me from further punishmant.
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Witnesses: O. H. BAKJON, Cjias F. LON January 21, 1803.
Shular made no protest to any of the articles except the last and only demurred slightly to that. He will, therefore, be released and
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he behaves himself will be safe. At the end of two years, however, he will not be bound by these conditions as the period of his original sentence will bavethen expired.
An Aitpliuahlc Case.
The Supreme Court of Ohio last week decided a case almost identical with the case of this countv against ex-Treasurer Hutton and decided in favor of the county. As the laws of Ohio correspond with those of Indiana the decision has an important bearing on the Hutton case and has attracted considerable interest among the attorneys concerned.
REPUBLICAN CONVENTIONS.
The.v are Held All Over the County SatunlHy mul (iood Murks I'lvory Meeting.
The Republican township conventions held over Montgomery county Saturday to elect delegates to the district convention at Noblesville and members of the county central commatte, resulted as follows:
UNION TOWNSHIP.
Delegates—A. B. Anderson, C. M. Travis, D. H. Jackson, George ICnoch, C. It.. Davis, Dr. II. E. Greene, James Hutchinson, Dr. S. L. Ensminger and J. T. Laymon. .The committeemen chosen were:
Precinct No. 1—J. S. Kelley. 2—J. C. Wicker. 3—Wm. Wilkinson. 4—Wm. Johnson. 5-W. P. Wingert. 6—John M. Glover. "—Fred Alexander. —Fred Doherty. —SamiBillman. 10—Dr. P.tJ. Barcus. 11—H. H. Canada. 12—Ernest Wilhite. "13—Wm. Bolser. 14—Alfred Simpson. 15-F. G. Mclntire. 1G-H. M. Perry.
The out townships elected committeemen and delegates as follows: MtOWN TOWNSHIP.
Delegates—W. Miles, Joseph Ball. Committeemen—No. 1, Joe Hiatt No. 2, John Lloyd No. 3, Frank Kritz.
8UQAH CRKKK TOWNSHIP.
There was someiirreguiarity in Sugar Creek, the meeting at Boots' school house not being held according to the call, election occurring at Center. The convention resulted:
Delegate—Harvey|Custer. Committeemen—No. 1, Fielding Rice No. 2—Lloyd Bowers.
WALNUT TOWNSHIP.
The Republicans of Walnut township met in mass convention at Center school house Saturday afternoon. Although the rain fell in torrents the house was full. J. D. Hurt was chosen chairman of the convention and J. I. Inlow secretary. The call was read and the precincts chose committeemen as follows: Precinct No. 1, John Ward No. 2, George A. Miller: No. 3, John Perry. The convention reconvened und elected George Brown as delegate to Noblesville, and Cale Canada as alternate. The convention unanimously endorsed Gen. Lew Wallace for United States Senator.
MADISON TOWNSHIP.
Delegate—Thomas Wilkins alternate, J. M. Hose. Committeemen—No 1, J. S. Beach No, 2, Cary Shobe.
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Delegates—Dan Lewis, S. G. Kelsey alternates, John Peterson, J. H. Stewart.
Committeemen—No. 1, R. C. Dunnington No. 2, C. W. i,Campbell No. 3, W.C.Miller.
IUPI.KY TOWNSHIP.
Delegate—W. Q. Oneal. Committeemen—No. 1, A. R, Yount No.
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Ilobt. Gilkey, Jr.
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Delegate—J. C. Wingato. Committeemen—No. 1, Wilber Kerr No. 2, Wm. McCrea No. 3, E. Asherman.
WAYNE TOWNSHIP.
At the convention Saturday there were 4(5 Republicans, as rainy it was. The result:
Delegate—W. H. Lucas alternate, B. F. Brown. Committeemen—No. 1, A. W. Groves No. 2, IJ. L, Harvey: No. 3, J. W. Ditamore.
CLAItK TOWNSHIP.
The committeemen electedgwere: W. C. Rapp, Ben F. Carman, W. Morton Mills and W. F. Baldwin.
SCOTT TOWNSHIP.
Delegate—Joseph M. Watkins. Committeemen—No. 1, Grant Clouse: No. 2, James M. Nichols.
Married After Church.
Last Sunday, at Young's Chapel, upon the conclusion of Rev. Mr. Broomfield'e sermon, occurred the marriage of Howard Gillis and Miss Georgie Vanaredal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Vanarsdal. A large audience was in attendance and the marriage service was a beautifully impressive one. Mr. and Mrs. Gillis are among the most estimable young people in Montgomery county and their hosts of friends wish them all possible joy.
Collar Hone ftrokeu.
Master Ward Williams, while playing in the school yard last week, was so unfortunate as to break his collar bone.
PAET SECOND
THE SHANKS CASE REVIVED.
Sliah Maggie Ivellnr Ili iiifjs Suit for .Falsa Imprisonment.
Suit has been brought in the Fountain Circuit Court by Maggie Kellar against George V. Thomas and others for damages, growing out of her arreBt and imprisonment for alleged complicity in the murder of Clara Shanks, on which charge she, together with her brother Frank, were acquitted at Terre Haute on the 14th of February, 18'.M. The alleged crime was committed July 0, lK{r. The trial was one of the most celebrated over had in western Indiana. Sheriff Hanger has received summons for seven prominent Parke county citizens, living in the vicinity of the crime, who are named with Thomas as defendant. Thomas lives in 1'ountain county, and ho was prominent in pushing the case against the Kellars. The suit has been threatened for some time. It will attract wide attention, and will likely cause further trouble, since the feeling iB very bitter in the neighborhood.
DEATH OF W. H. RAYMOND-
A Former Prominent Citizen of Crawtorilsville, Dies Last Friday in llis California Home.
Last Friday Geo. W. Steele received a telegram stating that his stepfather, Wm. H. Raymond, had died that morning shortly before 1 o'clock at his California home. He had been ill for some time with cancer of the stomach and his death was not unexpected.'
Mr. Raymond was a native of New York State, but came to Crawfordsville when a young man. He was one of those who instituted the casket making business here and was identified with Wm. Robertson in the cofHn factory before it was made a stock company affair. Mr. Raymond maintained a furniture store here for a number of years, but removed to Orange, Calif., eighteen years ago. He was married to Mrs. Steele, of this city, twentyfour years ago, who with two children, Clayton and Bertha, survives him. He was a most excellent gentleman and his many friends in and about Crawfordsville will be pained to learn of his demise.
A IIrave Ainu.
The Waveland Independent, speaking of the death of Daniel Williams, sayt: "Jau. 30, 1804, he enlisted in the 120th regiment, and took part in the battles of Atlanta campaign, serving faithfully until discharged after the cessation of hostilities. Mis comrades say he was a father to his company .encouraging the worn-out boys, carrying their knapsacks or guns, and performing many such services that endeared hiox to his comrades. 'Uncle Dan,' as he was familiarly called, was an uncompromising Republican in politics, a member of the G. A 11. and the Methodist uhurch. He was a quiet and unassuming gentlemen, discharging- his duties as a citizen honestly and faithfully. To him and to thousands of brave men who faced death in the greatest war the world has over known, the country will ever owe a debt of gratitude."
Klectrkr Hoatl lor Fountain Comity. A wild and wooly special from V'eedersburg says: Fountain couaty may be entered by an electric road at no very distant day. Thomas Rice, of Rockville, is heading a scheme to build an electric road from Rockville to Wallace, thence to Hillsboro, Mellott. Newtown and Attica. This road will have the indorsement of the people generally over the county, but capitalists have been figuringon building a road from Crawfordsville to Alamo, thence to Wallace and to Kingman. This latter project will not bo generally favored, as it may hurt the county.
Governor anil the Gamblers. Indianapolis News: In discussing the report that Chicago gamblers are moving to Roby, Governor Mount said "Indiana does not wish the undesirable population of Chicago. If it be true that these men, who are so undesirable that they are not tolerated in the city of Chicago, are arranging to come into Indiana, they will not meet with a very pleasant reception in this State. The laws of Indiana will be vigorously enforced against such men. When the time comes to act, action will be taken."
Ieatli of an Infant.
Elmer, the two-year-old son of Joel and Maggie English, d:ad Jan. 20, of lung fever. Sunday, Jan. 10, the nine-months-old daughter was found dead in bod, dying from the same disease.
Bi|f Swindle.
Alf Lookabill and J. J. Darter sold a farm of 145 acres for Henry H. Swindler to Grant Ward. Price $'.,000, every dollar spank in cash. Do you want your farm sold? If so come."