Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 25 February 1898 — Page 3

VOL. 51—NO. 8

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riONEY TO LOAN

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D. C. BARNHSLL,

Funeral Director and Embalmer.

CRAWFORDSVILLE, ![ND.

All grades of poods carried in stock. Calls attended day and night. Office 313 S. Washington St. Residence 415 S. Washington St. John B, Swank, Assistant. Telephones No. 61^81^83

You're Not An Expert

In the judgment of clothing. You can't be. Men who I have devoted a life-time to the business are not always. Your absolute safety lies only in buy- 8 ing clothes from a reputable maker, endorsed by an honorable merchant.

At Per Cent.

MORGAN LEE

AbstracterM.

Full yard wide heavy un' bleached muslin, per yd.

3 7-8c.

Lonsdale Muslin, bleached snowy white, you know what it is, per yd.

5 7-8c

A fine bleached muslin, good quality, per yd.

4 7-8c

Tannenbaum clothes are I

I reputable. Our motto, "Money back if you want it." We don't 8 hesitate to tell you that our clothes contain the highest amount of intrinsic value at any price named.

I Suits $5 to $20. I

Overcoats $5 to $20. 8

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Few merchants can equal

I the cloth-quality, tailoring or fit none can surpass.

annenbattm Brothers

LOUIS IWMAINS

Attorney=at-Law

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General Insurance.

OFFICEROOMS—3 and 4 Fisher Building, with Kistine & Kistine.

IN-Ol'R-

Great Alteration Sale

W Is blowing profits helter-skelter. We must move the goods or the flying dust dirt will ruin them. Look at these prices:

Regular 12 l/2c Batting, pure white, soft and downy, per 1 lb. roll,

7 3»4c

A fine 8 Cotton Batting, per 1 pound roll ,'

5 3—4c

Beautiful Hemstitched ready-' made Sheets,

59c

ITHE GOLDEN RULE!

CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA, FRIDAY,

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FARMERS' INSURANCE CO-

Secretary Miles Furnishes An Interesting Kesumu of the Institutions' History and Cirowth.

The Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company of Montgomery and Fountain counties was first organized on August 29, 1877 under the title of the Patrons' and Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company under the auspices of the Grange, and after the Grange was disorganized the company was reorganized under the name of the Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company of Montgomery and the adjoining county of Fountain.

The Hon. Arch Johnston was the first and honored president, whose influence and efficient labors did much to establish the company. Jere Keeney, Sr., waB the first secretary. J. M. Harshbarger was its first, last and all the time treasurer. He has served the company faithfully during its life of twenty-one and a half years, not only in this capacity but in many ways has he rendered valuable service. Joseph A. McMaken was the next president. He was always punctual and prompt and always had the welfare of the farmers at heart, and in his death the company lost one of its best friends. Hon. James A. Mount, our honored and popular Governor of Indiana, was the third president. No one perhaps, has done more to place the company on a firm basis and had the good of its members at heart, or has bestowed more executive ability than he. M. B. Waugh has served as president several terms and as a man of strict busineas integrity and executive ability has few equals. R. C. Gott, J. E. Lidikay, Hon. E V. Brookshire and W. J. Miles complete the list of secretaries. I would not do justice, neither would I give honor where honor is due should I fail to give the Hon. E. V. Brookshire credit for the valuable service rendered by him in helping to establish the company on a firm and business like basis.

The present board of directors are: M. B. VVaugh, J. M. Harshbarger, H. A. Foster and W. J. Miles, of Montgomery, and AlbertiCauipbell and R. D. Drollinger, of Fountain county. The two last mentioned have perhaps, written more applications than any others in the company. Mr. Campbell has quite likely written the most, and has done much good for the company.

The present officers of the company are: M. B. Waugh, president Albert Campbell, vice president J. M. Haishbarger, treasurer W. J. Miles, secretary, and Arch Martin, adjuster.

Now I want to say that the efforts of these worthies and many others whose names do not appear in this sketch have not been in vain, for they have given to the farmers of these counties before mentioned the best insurance company that has been presented to them, and I say this with all due respect to other and foreign companies, and yet I say it honestly believing, yea, knowing that I am not mistaken.

First, it is the best because the safest and most reliable. Its ability to pay cannot be questioned. It has not less than 80,000 acres of land of at least an average value of the lands of these two counties, worth from $2,500,000 to S3 000,000, certainly ample as-

Room Blizzard 1

Large Hemstitched readymade Pillow Cases,

I7c

Apron Ginghams, all our 6 l/2c, 7c, 7 l'2c pat' terns, per yard,

4 7-8c

Brooms 9c Fancy Table OilCloth 10c Rolled Oats, 2 lbs 5c Matches, 2,400 for 8c Tam O'Shanters, 300 to choose from, at 17c

FEBRUARY, 25,

sets to moot all losses. And it is the safest and best for the reasoii of its willingness to pay her losses. If our brother farmer, our neighbor, is unfortunate and loses his home, is it any great sacrifice for one neighbor, who is more fortunate, to help that one? It would not only be a duty but a privilege. Would it not under these circumstances be like Jesus said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive"? Every loss of this company from first to last has been paid in full.

This is the best company because it is the cheapest. Now if you can combine quality and cheapness, these are surely the essential elements in any and everything. To prove thiB last statement I wish to submit the figures. I have been secretary of this company for nine and a half years. During this time we have sustained three losses for which assessments have been made. The first was the IOSB of Elijah Clore, total loss of barn and contents, amount $400 date May 8, 1893. The assessment to meet this loss was 83 on one thousand dollars. The next loss was Feb. 22, 1897, of Cyrus E. Beam. Total loss of dwelling and contents. And before an assessment was made we sustained another loss, Feb. 28, 1887, the loss of H. M. and Lena Miller total loss of dwelling and contents. Amount of Beam loss, 8600 amount of Miller loss, 8500, The assessment to meet these two losses was §3 75 on the thousand dollars. It can readily be seen that the capital stock was much greater at the last assessment than the first. You can see also that a policy holder in this company in nine and a half years has paid in assessments 85.75 on a thousand dollars, or 60cents per annum on a policy of a thousand dollars. In addition to this he has paid §1 50 for membership and 50 cents or §1 for survey fee. Now compare these figures with what you bave paid in nine and a half years in any foreign company and see if your bank account has not been drawn on much stronger than it would have been had you been a member of this company. In addition to these losses where assessments have been made we have also paid seven small partial losses but they have been paid out of the treasury accumulating from the membership fee besides paying the running expense of the company.

We now extend a hearty welcome to the farmers of Montgomery and Fountain counties to come and share the benefits of the farmers' company. It can still be made cheaper. I mean as to the cost of running the company. A board could manage a company with double the capital 6tock with very little extra expense. So by increasing the capital stock it will cheapen the expense. And indeed that is just what is now being done. At the last annual meeting in August, 1897, the amount of capital stock was 8-!SJ.,322. It is now 8605,000, an increase of Si23,678. We ought to have a million and a half, and I write this article to inform the farmers of the success of the F. M. Ins. Co. W. J. MILES, Secy.

Cliiy Clement as Kisser.

The following special from Joplin, Mo., to the Indianapolis Journal concerns an actor well known here: "Clay Clement and his company appeared in Joplin Wednesday night and a quarrel among them resulted in the resignation of his leading lady. Miss O'Malley, whose stage name is Nell McEwen, nnd her sister and father. The trouble grew out of Mr. Clement's fervent kisses planted upon the lips of Miss McE iven. Clement'6 wife travels with him as Miss Kenwyn and it seems she objected to her nusband's fiery osculations. Last Wednesday night Clement showed his independence by taking Miss McEwen's pretty face in his handB and kissing her lips with such relish and fervor that Mrs. Clement objected. He did it repeatedly and the audience stormed its approval. The quarrel that followed at the end of the second act caused Miss McEwen's sister to faint. Clement remarked that he was weary of such scenes and the whole O'Malley family gave notice of resignation.

Deatli of An Infant..

William Frederic, infant son of Lena and Sam McKinley, died Wednesday shortly after 2 o'clock, after a sevon weeks' illness of congestion of the brain. Loving parents and kind friends did all that could be done for the bright little flower, and well may the words of our noted author bear repeating here.

The fairest buds unto us given, Too tender for our earthly care. Are quickly snatched from earth to hoaven,

And bid to bloom forever thero. The heart-broken parents have the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence on south Grant avenue. Interment at O a

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DANGEROUS STORMS.

Venus, Mei-eiiry, Vulcan ami tlio Moon Combine on March Weather.

Weather Prophet Foster gives it to us good and strong for March. In his prediction he gives ample room for the desire of a good supply of cyclone cellars, lightning rods, snow shoes, boats and skates. tie says: "A regular storm period is central on'the 2d, and will bring rain and snowj to various sections from the 2d to the 5th. The barometer will indicate the oncoming of storms, and as they pass east of any locality, higher barometer and cold west winds will set in. Central on the 7th and 8th falls a reactionary period of storm and change. The ^barometer will fall and warm winds from the south will usher in storms of thunder and rain about the 7th to 9th. In the north the rain will turn to snow and a cold wave with high barometer will rush down from the northwest. This period will bo affected by many causes and like other periods this month will bring storms to land and sea. From the 11th to the 15th runs another regular storm period, in which storms of much violence are to be anticipated. Venus, Mercury, Vulcan, Earth and

Moon are all involved. From 17th to 21st falls a very decided period of reactionary storms. Rain, thunder, sleet, snow and wind may be expected. From the 24th to the 27th falls a marked stornj period. It will be wise to provide shelter and refuge for man and beast against all these equinoctial perturbations. March ends in a reactionary storm period.

Culm Libre.

Mrs. Helen M. Gougar delivered her lecture on Cuba at Lafayette Tuesday, and at the close a quartette sung to the tuue of "America", a hymn re cently written by Dr. A. D. Hard, of this city. It was dedicated to Senator Mason and is as follows: cuiia 1,1 imn!

Fair Cuba, 'tis of tlieo. Sad land of tyranny, Of thee I sing: ,s Land wboro bravo mon have died, Freedom their only pride, On vale and mountain siao, 'Neath despot's sting.

Fair Cuba, "Gem of sea," Striving for llbertj, Thy name I love: I love thy fertile lillli, Hright ciimo and rippling rills, My heart with promise thrills,

Hopo from above.

Cuba Libre! Swell the breeze, And ring frmn all the trees, Sweet freedom's song: Wako, hum an hearts awn Up, For God and brother's sake, Help cruel fetters break,

Wait not too long.

Fair Cuba's God, to Tlioe, Author of liberty, Our prayer wo bring: May Cuba soon be bright. With freedom's holy light. Oil, help her with Thy might,

Great God, our King.

A Valuable Hook.

The new atlas of Montgomery coun ty just completed by F. Hoffman, City Engineer of Crawfordsville, is pronounced by persons qualified to judge as first class and above the average in accuracy. It contains complete maps of each town and township, giving the size of lots, sizes of farms, names of owners, etc. Also appraised values of lands, location of houses and other matters of interest. The roads are shown, the gravol roads being indicated as such. It also contaios large double page maps of Indiana, the United States and world, together with valuable statistics. It also contains a complete gravel road map of the county, giving in all about 1,000 miles of roads, of which about 500 are graveled. It also contains valuable treatises on civil government, surveying and civil engineering. The work represents about a year's hard work and a cash outlay of $1,000. The book sells for 810.

YvantH a iiomiK.

The JOUKNAL ie in receipt of a copy of the Springdale, Ark., News which states that T. B. Searing and J. J. Mills, of this city, are sojourning there. It further states that Mr. Searing has an 818,000 barrel factory in Crawfordsville which he will move to Springdale if the good people of that city will subscribe stock to the amount of 89,000. J. J. Mills acted as spokesman for Mr. Searing and addressed a large public meeting on the beauties of the Searing plant in Crawfordsville. The News contains a cut of the Searing planing mill in this city.

Letter Lint.

Following is a list of the letters remaining uncalled for at the postoflice in Crawfordsville for the week ending Ftb. 22, 1898. Persons calling for the same please say "advertised": Cook Albert Peck Sam (2) Davis Mrs Lida Ross Mrs Stephen Davis Hon. Wm. Right Dr. Morris John 0 Smith Mrs Emma

Williams Mrs Samantha.

founuiL

PAUT FIRST

FOR THE PLAINTIFF.

rho Conk vs. Murtz Case Comes To An Knd 1 the Circuit Court Wednesday.

After a bitterly contested three day's trial in the circuit court the case of llannah A. Cook vs. Wm. A. Martz came to an end Wednesday, the jury finding for the plaintiff and assessing her damages at 82,142.99. The case was a rather sensational one and the evidence wan frequently clashing, cleardemonstrating that some of the witnesses were inclined to lie a little. The case summed up was about as followss:

Llannah A. Cook some time ago sold to Martz her undivided interest in & farm for 81,800 taking therefor a note payment. She instructed Martz to pay this to her husband, A. Lincoln Cook.

Cook afterwards bccamo insano and when his papers were examined the note was gone. Martz claimed that he had paid it in caBh to Lincoln Cook and had been given back his note, destroying it. Mrs. Cook refused to accept this explanation and suit was brought. All Sugar Creek township took sides and feeling ran high, both families having their fast friends and partisans. The testimony was much of it ugly and biased and the arguments of counsel were bitter. The jury received the case at 12:30 and at 2 o'clock returned a verdict for the plaintiff, giving her the face of the note with interest and attorney fees.

DImiteri to the Lodge Above. COLFAX, Ind., Feb. 17. —Hall Plumb Lodge No. 472, F. and A. M.

Of

WHKHEAB, It has pleased Almighty God to call Brother John Mitchell from the labors of earth to the repose of heaven, and

WHEREAS, Hrother Mitchell was a member of this lodge as well as the lodge of the universal brothor of man, and

WIIKKEAS, Being childless hi'mBelf, he was ever a father to the fatherless, and

WIIKKWAS, IJy his death this fraternity ua» lust an honored brother, the community an esteemed citizen, the orphan a father and the widow a strong right-arm of support. Therefore be it

Resolved, That we commend his virtues, for they were many, and draw the veil of charity around'his faults, and that we consign his body to the silent grave with the happy remembrance of a well spent life, and the hope of a glorious immortality, and be' it further

Rt'solved, That we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family, but would point them to the God of Heaven weo seeth the reverend when they fall, and will he not also care for the widow and the fatherless.

Resolved, That we will No farther seek liis moritB to disclose Or draw his fralltlos from their d-ead abode They will alike in trembling hope repose

The bosom of his Father and his God. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread on the records of the lodge, a copy be furnished the family of the deceahe and also published in Colfax blundard and Crawfordsville JOUHXAL. U,CO. RI.VKIIAIIT,

FRANK LONG, L. H. JUKDAN.

ATril)iit«.

In memory of Willie D. Lewis, who died Nov. 13, 1897, aged three years: Oil, t.ho IIit-It! empty cradle,

That must, now be put, away, For our lit) ID one will need It Nevermore by night, or (lay. 1 or the pure and dream loss sleeper

Shall no more be rocked to rest, Ills dear head upon the pillow, Sliah no more be softly pressed.

Darling hands with blon-oms in thorn. And his face so sweet and fall. Curtained eyes like hidden starlight,

Silken rings of sunny hair. Flushed and still we gazed upon hlui, And wo scarcely know our loss, Hut oe'r and ou'r again we feel it,

Almost crushed beuoath the cross. Ah, tlio busy, busy mornings, And the nights of anxious caro, Now there Is no need of watching,

There'll bo tlm) enough to spare. There's no baby's voice. We listen. Thinking that we hoar it oft, On our face no baby kisses,

Linger liko a roso leaf soft.

Never mind the noisy household, Nor the fall of book or chair. 'T will not wake the peaceful sleeper.

There's no baby anywhero. In a casket white as snow flakes. Nestlingall among the flowers, Is the pure and spotless lily,

That a little while was ours.

Wide the shining gate is opened. And our darling is at home. Back to us comes sweet whispers.

Oil, suffer them to come. Tut away the empty cradle, Keep we only In our sight. That bright home in heaven above us.

That our baby has to-nlglit. MOTIIEK.

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