Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 8 July 1898 — Page 5
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Speciul to i\i$ Jouriuu. THOBNTOWS, led July 1 This morning about o'clock, C^ri Matthews, the operator of thu Hn'ue telephone company, was fatally wounded by a masked robber. The telephone exchange is under the bank and Matthews never closed tne door in the summer time. Business being slack during the night he lay down toward morning and fell asleep. About 4 o'clock a m&skea wau entered the exchange and drawing a revolver fired, at Matthews, who lay sleeping ou tlio couch. The bullet missed him and striking a nail just above him fell back on the couch. Matthews was awakened by the shot and leaped up. As he arose the robber shot again and this time with better effect, the ball striking Matthews in the breast about two inches above the heart. He fell back and the robber proceeded to rifle the cash drawer of about two dollars, all it contained. He then took Matthews' watch and stepped to the door. At the door he paused and tossed the watch back into the room. He then hurried away. Help soon arrived and Matthews made an ante mortem statement. He Baid he did not know the man but thought that he had red hair and that he was quite tall. His features were hidden by the mask.
Later in the morning it was ascertained that the robber had torn three leaves out of the toll book, for what purpose is not known. Matthews is reported as sure to die and at last accounts was sinking rapidly. He is 18 years pld and has lived in Thorntown all his life. Some people think that robbery was not the real motive of the murderer and that the rifling of .the drawer was only a blind. Others' think that perhaps Matthews did not tell allhe might have told of the affair. As yet no trail of the murderer Las baen found, although a strict search for him is being made. —-i
MATTHEWS CONFESSES.
Tlie Thorntown Operator siays He'&l'iot Himself and Then Gave the Alarm.
A special from Thornto'wh last Saturday Eays: "Karl Matthews, the night operator of Thorntown Independent Telephone Company, confessed tc-night that he shot himself in the telephone company's office, at four o'clock this morning, and then gave a wild alarm that a robber had assaulted him. The strange case has caused more excitement all day in Thorntown than anythine since Dewey 6unk the Spanish fleet in Manila bay.
All day the woundeO may lay on his bed of pain while the officers were searching for clewg. Everything pointed to the guilt of the operator, but in the excitement and the desire io avenge the attempted murder the telephone company offered SLOO reward, and the town trustees authorized another S100 reward for the arrest of the robber. The burglar story was discredited from the start. Matthews claimed that the follow was four feet away when he fired the second time, yet Matthews's shirt, where the ball entered, is powder burned. Some of the sheets missing from tihe telephone ledger, which Mat thews says the robber carried off, are said to have been found in the stove and partly burned, as if some one had an object in destroying them. Two Thorntown citizens were on the streets in the vicinity at the time, one in front and the other at the side of the Tsuilding. They heard the shot, but saw no one leave the building. Matthews described his assailant as being a tall, slender man, who was dressed in light pantaloons and dark coat, and had red hair. Matthfews is the son of one of Thorntown's most prominent citizens, and the affair has caused intense excitement. Matthew's confession simply verified what was suspected. The cause of the shooting is said to be known to his friends, but it has not been made public.
Mr. Galloway Will Talk.
We have received a programme of the Trans-Mississippi Educational Convention to be held at Omaha, Neb., June 28-30, and notice that Jesse M. Galloway, of Wahoo, Neb., who is well known in this county, is scheduled for a paper on "Ventilating, Heating and Lighting of Rural School Buildings" for Thursday afternoon, June 30.
Will be Discharged.
Will Richmond, of Company M, lias asked for an honorable discharge© from the army, and Dr, Bareus has signed a 0%i ». _! ... uw to fcuiyaujauv aif
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Celebrate Their Fiftieth hi»j£ Aiiui voraary.
Fifty ypivra ago, July J, 1848, Dr. Elliott
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AgDew were married in the village of Rockviile, they both being residents of Parke county, and Monday evening they celebrated the anniversary of their marriage at their beautiful homo in south Green street in an appropriate manner. Eleven children have been born to them, five of whom are dead, and the remaining six who are all
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Monday with their families to greet their parents at this happy celebration. The children are: Dr. Irwin A Detchon, Mrs. W. M. White, Mrs. E\ H. Gonzales, Miss Uarriet Detchon, of this city Mrs. Dr. W. R. Garver ot Indianapolis, and Seymour Detchon, of Toronto, Ontario. About twenty-six years ago Mr. and Mrs. Detchon removed to this city with their family where they have since resided. Dr. Detchon was a practicing physician in Parke county for a number of years, but after his removal to this city he, in connection with his two sons, engaged in the wholesale and retail drug trade, building up a remarkable successful and profitable business which they continued until about BIX years ago. At that time they disposed of their drug busiand have since been engaged exclusively in the manufacture and sale of several proprietary medioines and have established a branch office in Toronto, Ontario, conducted by Seymour Detchon. Though having amassed a competence, Dr. Detchon still attends regularly to his share of the business and may be found at his office during business hours at all times. He is a man of magnificent physique and both he and'Mrs. Detchon are enjoying splendid health, givitag1 protnise of'many more y^ars of useful'life. Mr. atad Mrr. 'Detchon are both 'members of the -First Methodist church, to which they have 'rtlways contributed liberally, both financially and of their time and labor to build up the kingdom of their Master. Their wiae counsels and valuable aid have always been appreciated in this place of worship and none are held in higher esteem among its membere than they. Their lives have at all times been worthy of emulation and beautiful in their consistent Christian character. Their home is one of hospitality and good cheer and open at all times to their friends whose number is legion. Dr. Detchon is seventy years old and Mrs. Detchon sixty-nine, and while they have been the recipients of many blessings in their long lives they have at the same time been good and faithful servants, richly deserving of all they have received.
At 5 five o'clock p. m. Monday occurred a"family dinner party at which there were present besides the immediate family E. G. Agnew, of Wilton, Ta., a brother of Mrs. Detchon Dr. Stowe Detchon and family, of New Richmond, a brother of Dr. Detchon
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John Simison and family, of Romper Hdrvey Adams and family.'and Alexander Allen and family, of Rockvil'le. The palatial home had beien handsomely decorated for the occasion and presented a handsome appearance. In the dining room the national colors appeared in happy conjunction with a pleasing array of palms, pottod plants, and cut flowerF. Chief among them being American Beauty roses in fragrant profusion. The dinner was a very 'pleasurable affair and will live as a pleasant memory in the minds of those who were present for many yearn. Mr. and Mrs. Detchon kept up their established reputation as pleasant entertainers and during the progress of the banquet many interesting bits of reminiscence were recalled and related adding to the pleasure of the occasion.
About a hundred invitations had been issued for a reception from S to 10 o'clock^which gave many of the friends of Doctor and Mrs. Detchon an opportunity to congratulate them upon the celebration of such an important and happy event in their lives. Elegant refreshments were served and the hours of entertainment passed quickly to the assembled guests.
Fire Monday jSiglit.
Monday night at 11 o'clock the fire department was called out by a blaze in the basement under the Star shoe store on Main street. The fire had started among a lot of boxes and was making good headway when discovt ered. A large hole was burned through the floor and the stock was damaged considerably by smoke. The stock was fully insured, but the loss cannot yet be estimated until an inspection of the goods is wade, which will be as soon as the, insurance adjuster arrives.
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DEATH OF A PIONEER.
\VaxliIngfoii MMler I'ftKsrs to Tits Hnuant at- nit ,\ilviinrnl AK— iijMvA'tch Ot Ilia LK11.
Sunday morning at 3 o'clock Jacob W. Miller died at his home on webt Chestnut street after an illness from the Rrip, at the age of over four score years. The funeral occurred at the residence on Tuesday at o'clock conduct.o'd by Rev. Marion Iiays. Interment at Masonic ceineterv. Jacob Washington Miller was born in Kentucky in July, 1.817, and at the ago of five years removed to this county with hisparentp. His father, William Miller, cut a road from Indianapolis to the site of this city and erected the first cabin here, it being located near the corner of Market and Water streets, latGV occupied by tue Brown &, WatkiuB flouring mil). Along in the forties Jacob Miller was married to Miss Martha Jane Edwards, of this county and to them were born two children, both of whom died at early ages. One of these children, a girl died at the age of fourteen years from diphtheria, it being the first case of the disease ever noted in the surrounding country. Mr. Miller was a farmer until he had reached an advanced age, at which time he moved into the city and entered the grocery busines. He leaver a widow and one brother, Henry Miller, of thiscity and ^wo sisters, Mrs. Louisa Shevlin, also of this city, and Mrs. Henry Raymond, of Pasadena, Calif. Mr. Miller was a member of the Methodist church and in his death the county loses one of its oldest, if not the oldest resident, he having resided here continuously for a •period of about seventy-six years.
WELCOME TO THE VICTORS.
frhe Knlglits of St."J0I111Given a Rousing
Receiltlnn Upon Tlieir'Return1 it vi .• i! I si I 1 x*
Tjie Knights of, St. John returned home Friday at 4:44 from Detroit, where they captured,the 8500prize and first honors in the thrill contest in that city Wednesday. The Knights were met. at the Vandalia depot by a platoon of police, the uniform rank P. O. S. of A., Canton Fidelity of the I. O O. the K. of P. uniform rank, a detachment from the G. A. R., the drum corps, the band and a number of citizens in carriages and were escorted through the principal streets of the city before retiring to their hall. They were given the glad hand by the assembled crowds along the streets and looked tired but happy.
At six o'clock the Ladies'Auxiliary of the of St. John gave the boys an elegant banquet at their hall, which was participated in by a number of invited guests from the other orders. A very pleasant time was eDjoyed by all, several toasts being responded to after the banquet. At eight o'clock the victors were given a public reception at the P. O. S. of A. hall by their friends of all the orders, at which a large crowd was in attendance. The P. O. S. of A. hall has just been fitted up with a number of large fans run by a water motors and was decorated profusely vyith the American colors, presenting a beautiful appearance. A Bpeech of congratulation was made by M. F. Foley, who 6poke of the military achievements of Crawfordsville and predicted great things for her soldiers in the present war. After a season of pleasant social intercourse the floor was cleared and dancing was indulged in till a late hour, the orchestra furnishing the inspiration for the terpsiohorean festivities.
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On their way home from Detroit the Knights changed cars at Lafayette and while in that city called on Father Dinnen, who gave them a very cordial welcome. The order in this city bears his name and he is intensely proud of the members, who return his affection.
Death of George J. Williams. ,syf? Saturday night at 10 o'clock George J. Williams died at his home on east Main 6treet of inflammatory rheumatism. and a complication of other diseases, after an illness of about a month. The funeral occurred at the homo Monday afternooD at 3 o'clock, conducted by Rev. E. B. Thomson. Interment was at Oak liil),
George J. Williams was born Feb. 28, 1858, and his wife had passed into the beyond only a short time over a year ago, Bhe dying in January 1897. To them were born three children, two sons and one daughter. Tb«y were R068, Farley and Norab. Mr. Williams was an excellent citizen and had many friends, who sincerely mourn his death. Ho was a brother of John and Benjamin Williams and a popular member of the^Triba of Ben-Hur, Red Men and the K. of P., two members from each of which acted as pall
SHE'S VALID.
.'Ii« Trivstoe 11ml Ai»s«»ssor I.iuv By the, Hiijiroiuc Court To !So Vnltl
Special to the Journal. INDIANAi'oi.is, July The Supreme
court to-day ailirmed the .constitution-. ality of the township trustee law holding the act of '07 extending the terms of trustees and assessors to year 1900 to be valid. The political parties have been waiting for the decision aud will make no nominations this fall.
THE FOURTH.
Tlio Day I* 1'ansed OitWtUy In This City Many r«.Mplo Piciiti Along tlio Cruejc mid 11 IMUUIJUI- (Jo To W»yneto\vn.
The Fourth of July was a quiet day in this city, many picnic parties spending the day along the creek, the weather being ideal for such excursions. About one hundred went to Waynetown in the afternoon where a great celebration was held, about five thousand people being present. This city was in sore straights for news from Santiago, there being no papers from Cincinnati, Chicago or Indianapolis, because of a wreck on the Big Four near Eagle Creek close to Indianapolis. THE JOURNAL received one copy of the Terre Haute Express which gave the first news of the destruction of Cervera's fleet by Admiral Sampson. This was eagerly read by large crowds who congregated to hear the latest news, but many were inclined to be skeptical about the great' victory. THK JOURNAL telegraphed for confirmation of the report, and several picnic parties postponed their,-trips till word could be received as to the reliability of ihe news. Abont 11 o'olock bulletins'Were received confi riling'the good newfe'knd wire posted"in the window 0f! this officii, toeing the 'first statement^ jjlVen Credence. Eitii'ge crowd's surrbikitaed'tWfeinttd'rir'airday and later the city papers came'in,''but they had nothing new fvom the bulletins.' Fire-works" at once became lively in the' market and the. iacesaant racket never ceased untiLa latebour last night. Sampson's victory of Sunday was a fining evtant for the celebration next day and everybody felt that it was about the bast Fourth of July they had enjoyed for many years.
An ICinnrgem'.y Fund.
The ladies of the Woman's Relief Corps, of this city, have made arrangements to give a lawn social in the near future, the proceeds to be devoted to the relief of the (soldiers of the present war and their families who may need assistance. ,.
Under the rules of the organization of the Woman's Relief Corps, their work is confined especially to the relief of soldiers of the civil war. They cannot legally divert the funds in their hands to general charities. In order that they may be ready to undertake the new line of patriotic work that comes to us by the present war, the national president of the W. It. 0. has issued a general order, requesting that every corps throughout the nation should provide a fund known as the emergency fund, whioh shall be devoted to the relief of soldiers of the prps. ent war and their families.
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The cause is one that should ap'p&al to the heart of every patriot. Therfe is need right here iu our city for relief for the families of those who have gone to the army, and if the war lasts till cold weather the need will be greater. There will be abundant need of all the assistance this noble organization can give. It is thp duty of our patriotic people to give every encouragement to this cause, and they can manifest their wish to do so in no other way than by giving liberal patrouage to the local corps at their lawn social soou to be given by them. M. D. T.
A Distressing Accident.
Timothy Davis, a colored boy living on Beach street, met with a very painful accident on the Fourth. He had a cup of gun powder aud he and some other lads were preparing to celebrate the Fourth in good style, when another boy threw alighted ure cracker into the cup of powder which exploded in the young man's face setting his clothes on fire. He was in a fair way to burn to death when Charles Ayers ran to his assistance. As he ran he jerked off his coat and rapped the boy up and extinguished the fire. The powder burned his head and face terribly and the upper part of his body was badly burned before his clothes could bs extinRn^hed. Tvyo dot^rg were called to W:\tr him. He is in a very b$U condition and may never recover,.