Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 20 October 1899 — Page 3

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111 S. Washington St. OT

If^Your Neck

WE WANT TO GET AT NOW

With suitable neckwear for fall—the most indispensable article of wear for the neat and tidy dresser. Our fall line comprises the swell creations of the neckwear maker's art. Colors bright and striking, yet harmonious and refined beautiful patterns in stripes, plaids, checks, solid shades and fancy figures made up in

Clubs, Bows, Tecks, PAa Puffs, Four-in-Hand, ZD I, DUt

We will appreciate a visit from you and will be pleased to have you inspect our goods in all lines. You may not wiBh to buy now but perhaps will want to Bome time in the future.

....We Need Your Trade....

HOnE CLOTHING STORE.

Woman's Best Friend Dirts Worst Enemy

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$1.50

Gould, Oliver & Martin,

PROPRIETORS OP THE

Big 4 Hardware & Implement Store

SUCCESSORS TO VOR1S COX.

We are now ready for business. All friends of the new firm and the old firm are invited to call. They will be welcome whether they wish to boy or not. We propose to run our store in such a manner and sell goods at such prices as to merit the patronage of ft 3 W

SAILORS

98c SAILORS 4pc 75c SAILORS !39c $1.50 FEDORAS

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Means Something Now.

Buy now in order to get choice of our pretty street hats at greatly reduced figures. Also a fine line of patterns at your own prices.

FOR THIS WEEK

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oc PPHODAC nave Been swung lor M./&. 5 rCUUKAfc 75C Latest shapes and colors in all Hats,

REMANDED WITHOUT BAIL.

Bert Julian, by Hli Attorneys, Waive* a Preliminary Hearing.

Frankfort Crescent: Bert Julian, the slayer of Michael Houlehan, by his attorneys, to-day waived a preliminary hearing before Mayor Irwin and was committed to jail without bail. The prisoner wasnot in court. Attorney Qoldsberry, of Colfax, held a consultation with the prisoner at the jail this' morning, he having been retained to defend Julian, along with J. W. Strawn and Dallas Ho? man. They do not state what their defense will be, but it is thought that self-defense will be pleaded as Julian claims he thought Houlehan was reaching for a revolver when he was killed. As the charge is murder, it admits of no bail and Julian must remain in til. He is as calm and cool as ever, and hi* nerve, or whatever you may call it, has not left him. His attorneys have advised him to not talk of the case, and he is following their advice. V'*"

Revenue Ruling

Collector D. W. Henry has rrceived the following ruling from the revenue commissioners and these cIru&cs will be found important, as they relate to business more generally effected by the revenue lawB. 1 That carriers are not required by law to lBBue duplicates of domestic bills of lading, but if they do iBBue them must Btamp them with a one cent stamp. 2 Policies of accident insurance whereon the premiums are payable in installments should be stamped, when issued on a basis of the fall premium charged for the whole' term. The pol icy can not be stamped on a basis of the first premium paid and the applica tion stamped as succeeding premiums are paid. 3 Persons engaged in buying fee bills of witnesses on which warrants are issued and paid are held to been gaged in the business of brokerage. 4 Legacy tax. accrues where the whole amount of personal property left for distribution, after the payment of debts and expenses, exceeds the sum of 810,000, without regard to the amount or value of each legacy or share.

Also a very pretty hat for

98c

That have been selling for $1.75.

...Remember. AH of Our Trimmed Hats Go at Your Own Price...

The wholesale priceB on Oloaks are constantly advancing. Our new orders will cause a rise in retail priceB. Take advantage of the present stock. Jackets in all wool kersey-made, black, blue and brown, now 08.98 810 Jacketa in same shades, latest cut and make 97*49 87.50 garments in light shades, velvet collar, are going fast at... ,$4,9g *'8°

'ull line of misses' and children's long and short Oloaka at

popular prices. Remember, every day brings a rise in price on these goods. Buy while this sale is on.

Letter From Manila.

A letter from Harry Sergent, written twenty miles from Manila on Sep' tember 7, states that the Cr&wfords ville boys were all well and happy Harry stated that they had all seen some bard fighting, but had managed to enjoy life. '-We came here to fight for our country," he writes, "and we will stay here until the fighting is over." He says that Harry Lucas, who was reported killed, is with him and in splendid health. It is the opinion of all the soldiers that as soon as the reinforcements arrive the rebellion will be put down in short order,.

Letter List.

Following is a list of the letters remaining uncalled for at the postoffice in Crawfordsville for the week ending Oct. 18, 1899. Persons calling for same will please say "advertised": Baugh, T. S. O'Brin, J. Coulson, Edythe, Siefert, J. J. DeOamp, Mrs. Anna Swan, Hattio Dunbar, En as Tazewell, J. Gillian, Edward Thorn, Nellie Holladay, Mrs. B. Warren, Albert Julon.O. Welch, Chas.S. Klein, J. E. Williams. Joseph Euhn, Alfred Wright, Adam H. Matthews, Thos. B. Youngs, Will Miller, Seman Zollman, 8. S.

and $1.25

MRS* WHITEHEAD DEAD.

She Was a Central Figure In the Petitt Murder Trial—Her Ruined Lire.

Mrs. Elma 0. Whitehead, aged fortyfive yesrs, died Tuesday afternoon at the fiome of George Hawthorne, near Shawnee Mound. She had been a sufferer from heart disease for a long time and her death was not a surprise.

Mrs. Whitehead was a daughter of the late David Meharry and when quite a young woman married a Methodist minister named Whitehead. He died in 1876 and she was not married again. She became housekeeper for her father and was a leader in the social and religious life at Shawnee Mound when W. Fred Petitt became pastor of the Shawnee church back in the

'80's.

The story of the unfortu

nate relationship of Petitt and Mrs. Whitehead is a familiar one. Tbe brilliant but unscrupulous minister was called on to draw up the will of David Meharry and then learned that Mrs Whitehead would inherit a large es tate. Although a married man be began to pay attention to Mrs. Whitehead in a clandestine manner and finally so ingratiated himself in her affections that he obtained from her a promise that should he ever be free that she would wed him. Soon after this Mrs. Petitt died from strychnine poisoning and Petitt was arrested for her murder. The cise was tried in Crawfordsville in 1890 and after a six weeks' legal battle Petitt was found guilty and sentenced to life imprison' ment. He had been in the northern prison for a year when the supreme court granted him a new trial. This he never had for he was dying from consumption when the news of his victory came, and died the day after Btill within the gray stone walls of the penitentiary.

When he was indicted for the murder of

hiB

wife, Mrs. Whitehead was

also iudicted. It was not believed that she was guilty, but she was indicted because it was thought, and in fact known, that she was refusing to give testimony to the grand jury that would damage Petitt's case. She was never tried. The court here decided to try Mrs. Whitehead before Petitt, and the Btate realizing that she could not be convicted nollied the case against her. She left at once for Washington state and remained there until after Petitt had been convicted. Thus she avoided service as a witness. Her after life was a very sad one, but was lived quietly and devotedly. No one ever really believed that Bhe had any knowledge of Petitt's intention to murder hia wife. She was simply the weak victim of a Btrong and designing man.

Wednesday's Lafayette Journal speaking of her death says: "The immediate cause of death was an organic disease of the heart. She had been an invalid for ten yearB, suffering from a disease of the stomach, and this resulted in the impairment of the heart She traveled extensively in the hope of banefiting her health and, in company with her father, the late David Meharry, spent some time io Fior d*. She also traveled through the st and a portion of her time was spent

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California. After the death of Der father she lived quietly at the old home place at Shawnee Mound. T*o weeks ago she went to Indianapolis 10 take treatment from a specialist. On last Thursday night she had a severe attack and it was with difficulty that Bhe was revived. She had a premonition that death was near and decided to return home. The trip was made against the protest of her physician, She reached home on Saturday and was feeling better. Her condition improved very much Sunday, and she felt ao well on Monday that she took a drive, leaving home alone. She drove to the residence of Mr. Hawthorne, ahd there, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon while tying the horse, was again prostrated by the disease that caused her death. She was carried into the house and sank rapidly until the end yesterday afternoon."

The Faith Cure In Fraukfort

Joseph Chenoweth and wife, of Clinton county, became advocates of the faith cure and when their little son was taken Bick they refused to send for a doctor. The child died and the father was prosecuted for manslaughter. Yesterday during the trial Judge Kent stopped proceeding and directed the jury to bring in a verdict of acquittal. Among other things he said: "The evidence clearly shows, with out any contradiction, that the defendant was perfectly honeBt as to his method of treatment that be treated his child kindly, nursed it tenderly, and&honestly believed he was doing the best thing possible for him. We may Bay his method was a hard one that it does not commend itself to our judgment that it 1B a superstition, and foolish 5 yet the fact remains that, from his standpoint, it was the proper thing to do, and most certainly there was no wilfull neglect from the standpoint of the law."

This ruling is a far-reaching one and will be hailed by the Crawfordsville faith ovists with exceeding great joy.

On Finance,

L. W. Ot^o has been elected a member of the oommittee on finance of the grand lodge of Bed Men.

little thought to my health,** writes

BELL, 230

Vegetable Compound that I made up my mind to try it. I was troubled with falling of the womb, had sharp pains in ovaries, leucorrhceaand painful menses. I was so weak and dizzy that I would often have severe fainting spells. I took in all several bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier and used the Sanative Wash, and am now in good health. I wish others to know of the wonderful good it has done me, and* have many friends taking it |"s now. Will always give your medicine the highest praise."

Mrs. A. Tolle, 1946 Hilton St., Philadelphia, Pa., writes: "Dear Mrs. Pinkham— I was very thin and my friends thought I was in consumption. Had continual headaches, backache and falling of womb, and my eyes were affected. Every one noticed how poorly I looked and I was advised to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. One bottle relieved me, and after tak-ing-eight bottles am now a healthy woman have gained in weight

Jolly for the Major.

Indianapolis Sentinel: Major L. A. Foote, past illustrious grand maBter of the grand council of Masons, was at the Occidental last night. His home is in Crawfordsville. His long white beard gives him a patriarchal look. He will be an invited gue6t at the reunion of the Eleventh Indiana volunteers, which ie to be held at Plymouth church to-morrow on the anniversary of the battle of Cedar creek. Major Foote'B service was in the Fourteenth Indiana regiment. Mr. J. C. Wicker, of Crawfordsville, is with Major Foote at the Occidental.

Details Complete.

New York DispaUHr. Gen. Lew Wallace left the Gilsey house Monday for hiB home in Crawfordsville, Ind. Gen. Wallace has been here for some little time, and it is said he has now completed all the details for the production of the play, "Ben-Hur," a dramatization of his famous book.

Notice to Shippers.

On Nov. 1st, rates on all grain and products will be advanced to a basis of 22 cents, Ohicago to New York, with usual difference to other eastern cities.

TR ADC-MARK.

Breakfast Cocoa

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MRS. WM.

N. Walnut St., Canton, O., to Mrs.

ham, until I found myself tumble to attend to my household duties. "I had had my days of not feeling well and my monthly suffering, and a good deal of backache, but 1 thought all women had thesaj things and did not complain. "I had doctored for some time, but no medicine seemed to help me, and my physician thought it best for me to go to the hospital for local treatment. 1 had read and heard so much of your

Pink*

pounds, and everyone asks what makes me so stout."

SHERMAN HOUSE CLOSED.

Major Boatwrlght, the Genial Landlord, .Leaves the Town Inja Harry,

The Sherman houseiis just at present in eclipse, the place^being closed Tuesday afternoon. The major had been on the ragged edge for some time but held on to the hostelryi like a bull pup at a root and simply had to be dynamited out. Tuesday afternoon the gas and water were cut off because of delinquency and then the doughty old soldier threw up his hands. When the placj was closed there was trouble. The E^.all army of help poured into the office demanding the pay due ttifem, and creditors came running from every direction impressing the uninformed with the belief that there was the best kind of a dog fight in progress at the hotel. The major stood his ground like a hero in the battle's van, however, and exercised his wonted urbanity in disposing of the clamorous creditors. For example when Gabe Drake bawled lustily for what was justly his due, the major showed his saffron fangs in an ugly manner and hissed through them ominously, "Go way, boy, or I'll shoot your earg off!" Gabe gazed and gasped aod theu wJred in disorder. Others f*re0.n uuUt-r and the major left on a nigit 'r»'C tor parts unknown. it that the hotel will be reouHiieri triM week. A man waB here Tue^d*v night to take possession and a n»-ai will probably be made. It is t-aiu that the hotel has had a good patronage but has been mismanaged.

pounds to

140

THE STATE'S INSANE.

Cleven Hundred Awaiting Adequate Ac* commodatioQg, .•

Eleven hundred insane patients in this state are awaiting the completion of adequate provisions at the various state institutions for their care and comfort. This number, which is thought to be as nearly accurate as possible, is composed of insane inmates of various county poor asylums, jails and hospitals, where they should not be, according to the plans of the board of Btate charities. The last legislature, after having investigated the need of greater facilities for the insane, appropriated money enough to care for about ssven hundred of those who were outside insane hospitals. The work on the buildings for which the appropriation was made is going rapidly on, and by the first of the year, it i£ thought, the poor asylumB will be relieved of the burden of so many insane patients.

Amos W. Butler, secretary of the board of state charities, has returned from a visit to several of the benevolent institutions of the state, where he haB found work on the various improvements progressing rapidly. At the eastern hospital for the insane, at East Haven, near Bichmond, the new building for men, Mr. butler says, will be completed within the appropriation— 828,900— and will also be furnished within that sum. Excavation has also been begun for the two new hospital buildings, which will be built at a coBt of #33,000 for both. Be Bays he found affairs in a commendable condition at the eastern hoBpital.

At the school for feeble minded at Fort Wayne, the boys are making pressed brick for the new buildings of the institute. The "Sunset" cottage for girls is already built to the second etory, and will be completed by January i.~

Mr. Butler says the school expects to be able to receive all who have made application for admission by the first of next year. The boyB of the school, with the aid of only three men, who have been hired, have made threequarters of a million pressed brick, and within the year they hope to make between a million and a million and one-half. The board of state charities thinks that the employment of the boys of the institution is one of the greatest features of institutional work in the state.

Taking the Country.

The farmers report that not for years have the ground hogs been so numerous and 60 destructive as they are this year. In Bome parts of the county their damage amounts to large Bum and there Bight.

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