Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 14 December 1900 — Page 1

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A Kodak Would Make a Nice Present..

JEWELER and OPTICIAN.

The Holidays Are Here.

LIVE STOCK

Sheep, and Cattle.

I buy stock every day. My office is the Quillin livory barn on west Market street. James Quillen buys when I absent. Call and see me.

My farm of 204 acres at Yountsville 's for rent.

M. ARCHEY.

Crawfordsville, Ind-

Rings,

In endless variety, including all fancy sets, Pearls, Diamonds, Rubies, Etc.

A Clock Special Look at This!

We have the finest line of clocks ever shown in the city and we call special attention to a fine enameled case, gilt trimmed clock with beautiful cathedral gong, eight day movement, a world beater, for only

In Sotltfl ^Vffldow

Alt V/W OUUlil lllOOW

103 North Washington S Just west of the Court Ho e*

Hot Blast'

Coal

And

Wood

Nothing made to equal them. More heat with less fuel, and will hold the fire. At

H.R.Tinsley&Co

And ofcourse you are wondering what you will buy for that Christmas present. I cordially invite you to call and see the thousands of beautiful things. Whether you wish to buy or not, you are just as welcome. Shonld you see anything you want I will save you from 10 to 20 per cent., and with our established reputation for square dealing you know everything will be just as represented. You will see the greatest variety of new and beautiful Rings, Brooches, Stick Pins, and in fact everything in Silver and Gold, and Dainty Articles, as well as Watches and Diamonds, Etc.

M. C. KLINE

F. B. GONZALES, DENTIST

Office—131 2 East Main Street. Over Root's Jewelry Store.

Telenhone No. 290.

DR. H. E. GREEINE,

Practice Limited to Diseases of the

Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat

OFBTCE HOORS9 to 12 a. in. 2 to 4 p. m.

Jcel Block, Crawfordsville, Indiana.

Christmas Goods

"HTE HAVE all styles in watches and the price is always consistent with quality. Notice these specials in watches for the holidays:

A Lady's Gold Filled Wat-ch, with a (jood movement, similar to cut for the extremely low price of S»

A smaller size watch, gold lillixfcase warranted for 25 years. line A 1 a 2

Ladies- Solid Gold Watches $15 to $20

Gentlemen's Gold tftl CJtT •Filled Watches 4Oa TO

Bracelets,

WM

In Gold and Silver, Neck Chains, Charms, set with precious stones or plain.

We are making a special sale on knives and forks, having a lot of the finest quality, triple silver plated, hand burnished, fancy goods, six forks and six knives in box, never offered for less than $5, offered at

we have

pins, spoons, brooches, manicure articles, frames, etc., worth from 25c to 75c, which we are selling for 25c

We're always glad to see yoo.

OTTO, the Jewele*,

grouped a lot

of me ul pieceg in stick

Crawfordsville.

VOL. 53—NO. 51 CRAWFORDSVILLE. INDIANA, FRIDAY DECEMBER 11, 1900-SIXTEEN PAGES

Petition for Electric Hoad Before Marlon County Commissioners.

TO CRAWFORDSVILLE. A LITTLE LATE.

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Indianapolis iVe.-w: A petition for a franchise for an electric railroad from this city to Crawfordsville, on the Crawfordsville pike, was filed Monday with the board of county commissioners and made public to-day. The new organization will be called the Indianapolis & Northwestern Electric Railroad Company, and the petitioners before the commissioners are Frederick M. Ayers, William M. Taylor and John II. Carson. The names of other Indianapolis men that are interested in the road are withheld for the present.

The petition for the proposed road sets out that, in case a franchise is granted, the company will be willing to enter into a contract with the county for the use of the Crawfordsville pike, and that an annual rent of $25 a mile will be paid to the county. The agreement, which the company expresses itself as willing to make, is more specific than others that have been proposed and granted by the commissioners. Principal propositions that the promoters of the road make are that fares will not be to exceed one and two-fifths cents a mile, and that no fare will be less than ,j cents. Express charges are not to exceed two-thirds of the rates charged by express companies at this date operating over steam roads between the same points.

Tracks are to be laid in the highway with inner rails at least twelve feet from the now graveled portion of the road, and trolley poles are to be erected at least twelve feet from the now traveled portion of the highway. The portion of the highway where tracks are to be laid shall be graded together with space eighteen inches on each side of the track, and rails shall be maintained at a uniform level with the grade of the traveled portion.

Crossings shall be maintained and kept in good order where highways enter or cross the track by planking two and one half inch oak boards, and where necessary for farmers and citizens to enter their premises proper entrances shall be constructed of the same material. 'The*»- om pany will build all bridges and culverts and. maintain all drains necessary. The grant is to c^ver fifty years and work must be begun by May J, 1001, and completed by June 30. 1902, unless there is unavoidable delay. No action has been taken on the franchise.

In the same connection the Lebanon Reporter of Wednesday says: "D. H. Shockley, on behalf of the Indianapolis & Crawfordsville Traction company, has filed a petition with the Boone county commissioners asking for a fifty-year franchise for an electric line over the old state road, known as the Crawfordsville pike. The route is through Jamestown, Iirownsburg, Pittsboro. Li/.'on, New Ross. Mace, etc. The terms are much the same as those asked for by the Indianapolis & Lebanon company/'

Representatives of the same company were in Crawfordsville Wednesday but no petition for a franchise was filed in the commissioners' court. The Indianapolis company has no connection whatever with the company headed by P. C. somerville and A. E. Reynolds, which has already secured a franchise for a line to Shannondale and west from Crawfordsville. They know nothing at all concerning the Indianapolis promoters.

Senator Wood's Bill.

Hon. W. R. Wood, senator from Tippecanoe county, is preparing an insurance bill to be presented to the next state legislature. It is based on the theory that when a man takes out a fire insurance policy, pays the premium demanded by the company and conforms to all of therequirments of the policy, he is entitled, in the event of total loss, to the face value of the policy. Fire insurance companies have been willing to write any amount of insurance on a piece of property that the owner Is willing to assume, but when fires occur there is always an effort on the part of the company to scale down the loss so that the policy holder usually gets much less than the face of the policy.

Saw Heavy Service.

Mr. Sullivan, late of the United States army, is the guest of his sister. Mrs. Greeley Brown. Mr. Sullivan was in the !)th U. S. Infantry, and served for six years. His discharge papers show that he participated in fourteen battles, including San Juan Hill, a number of bloody engagements in the Philippines and at the great battles in China. He. was within a few feet oi Colonel Liscum when that gallant officer was killed by the Chinese, and WBS among the first to enter Pekin. He has with him a number of interesting relics and a fund of thrilling anecdotes. He expects to enter the plumbing business in Ohio.

CnifoforitebilU |ounml.

A Supreme Court Decision That Would Have Interested Crawfordsville Last Winter.

Special to Hie Journal.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. I.-!.—The appellate court to-day rendered a decision affirming a judgment of $450 in favor of James Anthony, of Lebanon, against the Indiana natural gas company. When the gas pressuro got low last year Anthony took oil' his mixers, and the gas company learning of the fact cut off the supply, although Anthony had paid for gas in advance, lie sued and got the judgment above statod. The supreme court holds that gas must be furnished if paid for and that a lack of pressure is no excuse. It holds also that the removal of the mixers was illegal.

An Easy Town.

Special to The Journal.

SHANESVII,LK. O., Dec. Hi—Four masked men terrorized this town, blew open the bank of John Deerschuck, got $4,000, and escaped.

Mall Train Wrecked.

Special to The Journal. KIRKWOOD, la., Dec. 13—The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy fast mail No. 15. was wrecked two miles west of

here to-day. Brakeman Shannon was killed and Engineer Samuel Davis badly hurt.

Three Killed.

Special to The Journal.

HELENA, MONT., Dec. 13.—In the wreck of a passenger train on the Great Northern, this morning, near here, three persons were killed and many received severe injuries.

STAGE STRUCK.

Miss Leona Berry, of Waynetown, Wants to Join the "Devil's Auction"

Company.

Miss Leona Berry, a pretty and engaging young girl of Waynetown, arrived here yesterday in an effort to secure a situation with the "Devil's Auction" company as a ballet girl. She was tested as to her dancing and marching ability yesterday afternoon.

She stated yesterday that she had always had a longing to go on the stage and is convinced that she will rise in the profession. She isn?t exactly smitten with the idea of beginning in the ballet but is willing to do so in order to get a start. Her father is much opposed to her venture but the young lady is determined to go ahead anyhow.

Miss Berry is well aquainted here in Crawfordsville where she has been a very frequent visitor. Her best friends feel that she is making a grave error. She would much better go home and take a course in domestic science than to go gadding about the country with "The Devil's Auction" or the devil's anything else.

Palin Landed.

Amos Palin, the Newtown crazy man, who shot at his brother Tucsdav, was later captured at Romney and taken to the Covington jail, where heWednesday attacked Sheriff Miller and hammered him up in elegant style.

Amos Palin was arrested in Lafayette about a year ago for attempting to cash a forged check at the Perrin National bank. The check was presented to the John O. Perrin, whose suspicion was aroused by the language used by the young man. He was inclined to talk a good deal and made a number of statements that did not strike Mr. Perrin just right. By telephoning to New Richmond, it was found that the check was worthless, and the young man was placed in the hands of the police. When it was discovered that his mind was unbalanced, the officials declined to prosecute him and he was released from custody.

Sudden Death of a Boy.

Yesterday morning at the home of bis mother, Mrs. Katherine Houlehan, Patrick Stanley Houlehan died after an illness of only about a week. He

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PETITION GRANTED.

The Marlon County Commissioners Urant a Franchise for an Electric Road I to This City.

Special Iu The Journal. IxmANAI'OLIS, IND., Dec. 1—The Marion county commissioners this rporning granted the petition of the Indianapolis & Northwestern Railway Company for a franchise for an electric road to Crawfordsville. The grant is over the Crawfordsville pike.

The Belgian Hare.

•V (Article Two.) To the Editor The Journal. The hare is of the rabbit family of animals, but differs anatomically in its teeth, and having but one stomach. The common rabbit has two stomachs and chews the cud, while tho hare does not.

The origin of the Belgian hare is somewhat uncertain. It originated about seventy-five years ago in Belgium, hence its name. The most reliable account attributes its origin to a few keen students of nature, who set about to produce a domestic animal that would resemble the renowned English hare, with all its graceful outlines, beautiful color and size, combining therewith tho prolific qualities of the common rabbit. It is believed the black rabbit of Hollaud was selected as one of the principle factors, hence the present type of Belgian hare is nowhere found wild.

been made. On December 1J, 15)00, Mr. John Miller and Miss lea Hamilton, of the vicinSome Fine Cattle. ity of Darlington, in this county, weie

The other day Melville Hatton, of married by Rev. G. VV. Stafford at, his Coal Creek township, sold a carload residence northeast of the city, in 'he yearling steers that averaged 1,361 presence of select friends. This newly pounds. He received five and a half married couulo will be at home to their cents for them. irieu in Darlington in a short time.

The wild hare docs not burrow, and only breeds twice a year. Their young are born with eyes open, and covered with hair. The Belgians like to burrow, breeds five or more times a year with six to twelve at a litter, with eyes closed for nine days, yet arc covered with hair while the wild rabbits are born nude of hair, and blind. While some have claimed success in cross breeding the wild hair and rabbit, it lacks proof: therefore the mystery of the origin of the present Belgian hare will probably always remain.

It tuade its first appearance in the United States down east about ten years ago. Belgian culture compared with poultry is considered much more interesting^atltT pvofitable. Ka-ior to carc for, requires less room, have no vermin and little or no diseases when properly fed and cared for. They eat anything a cow will eat and some things besides. Their possibilities are not generally understood.

Neither time nor money has been spared in importing the best of England's productions. It may seem folly to pay from $200 to $000 or more for certain choice (specimens. Such animals have proved a bonanza for tin itowners, their progeny being in such demand as to make it difficult to tceure them at any price. However, one can engage in the business with a very modest sum and improve stock later as needed. But it is cheapest in the end to get good stock if possible to start on. It is highly endorsed by H. E. VanDeman, formerly of the United States department of agriculture. No authority stands higher. They may bo made profitable in three ways, as prize winners, for home consumption, or for market. Its pelt is also highly valued. Its market possibilities are settled beyond doubt when we consider that it is superior us a food to the common rabbit and all domestic animals and that England last year imported from Australia of the common rahbit i),000 tons —frozen—valued at $7 j0,000.

A Quiet Church Wedding.

Wednesday afternoon at precisely 4 o'clock in tho auditorium of the Christian church Mr. Bert Long and Miss Viola G. clicks, both of New Market, we^e united in marriage. Tno brine and groom entered the chuhph and proceeded unattended to a position immediately in front of the pulpit where they were joined by the officiating

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clergyman, H. Randel Lookabill. Tho impressive ceremony, which included Coon formerly practiced law in this bank

espouses was performed in tho I

presence of a few invited guests. Mr. ^1U Methodist church here. His loyalty Fred Grimes presided at the piano and

PARrr FIRST

PERSONAL• MENTION.

Short Items Relative to the Comings and Goings of Crawfordsville People and Their Friends.

Maurice Thompson continues to improve slowly. Paul Gerard is quite sick at his home, 211 10. College.

Positively no hunting allowed on my farm. MKS. COKA M. NEWELL. A ten pound boy was born on Sunday morning to Pearl Bowers and wifo.

Steven I ,ee is here from Allentown, I 'a., for a short visit with relatives.

W. A. Coleman came up from \Vaveland to spend Sunday with his family.

Mr. C'has. 1 vice returned to Ladoga yesterday after a visit here with friends.

Mr». J. I). I'amrtck, of Indianapolis, is tho guest of her mother, Mrs. G. W. Paul.

Dr. \V. B. Chambers and wife and daughter, Luna, left last Friday for Pho'iix, Ariz. Mrs. Chambers and daughter will spend the winter thore, but Mr. Chambers will return in about a month. -Dr. W. 15. Chambers and wifo have gone to I'hu'nix, Ariz., called by the illness of Mrs. Chambers brother, Dr. Robbing, formerly of this city. T)r. Robbing is failing very rapidlv.

Notlcc l:o Hunters.

All persons are hereby notified that no hunting will beallowedon the farms of the following parties: lral'oiiKi-r. Ilcnry Mc'MiiIlon,^

Win.

Mollie S.nyiiiT.

Returned.

Mrs. Thomas McClamroch, who was recently returned here from tho insano hospital at Indianapolis, was sent back there yesterday, her condition again becoming such that she could not be kept safely at home.

An Appropriate Christmas Ollt For your wife would bo one of those handsome and economical ranges at Could, Oliver A: Martin's. They handle the fatuous Stewart, Peerless and other makes of all steel ranges and have sold over lifty in this country this fall. They are making special low prices for the holidays and it will pay you to invest)-' gate.

Dinner Party.

At her homo, nine miles cast of Crawfordsville, oil last Wednesday evening. Mi.-,s Lida Mount, gave a six clock dinner party to a number of her friends from Darling'ton. evening was spent in games and music. Several choice selections were rendered on the piano by tho Misses Mount and Cunningham. Those present were: Misses Ida Cox, Pearl Mount, Clara Corns, Iva lliatt, Pearl Cunningham and Jennie Mount and Messrs. Will Mount, Dr. Card, Frank Custer, John Remley, Link Beesloy and Roy Trout.

A New Bell.

The new Methodist church of Wingate has been presented with a fine new bell weighing over NOO pounds, tho gift being from John C. Wingate and George Coon, yf Elizabeth.New Jersey. When the Pleasant Hill Methodist church was built in tho bell was presented by Christian Coon, a leading member of the organization. For almost fifty years that bell did duty in the tower, ringing for weddings, tolling for funerals, and calling the people together for the sweet hour of prayer. When the new church was erected, however, the old bell was too small and was laid asido. Very fittingly now the two grandsons of tno donor of the first bell, his only surviving descendants come forward with tho gift that is so welcome. The bell is a very costly one and was made at tho famous factories of Troy, N. Y. The bell will be dedicated on Christmas morning by President Gobin, of DePauw University, and Mr. and Mrs. (Joon and their daughter will be present on tho occasion. Mr.

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had been ill with stomach and kidney friends in a few days. Mr. and Mrs. trouble but was not considered danger- Long are excellent young people favorously sick and his death, which occurred ably known in New Market. Their about 9 o'clock was totally unexpected, many friends join in wishing them a He was 12 years old and was the ton of measure of happiness. the late William Houlehan. The funeral arrangements have not ytt, Miller-ti"™

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married couple repaired to their carriage and were driven to New Market, I SCHOOL HOUSE rank Catterlin is better at this writing.

Charley tot-

Warren shrederl corn

Joseph Hall Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Win Long and daughter Mamie spout Wednesday with Mrs. Edrington. I Win. Harp, wife and 'laughter, Wru.

Long and family and Elomer Lonu and family dined at Benj. Long's Sunday. There will be an entertainment at th-- suhool h'tuse given by the school Friday night, Dec. 21 No iidm ssion will be charged. All areLiinvited to attend.

EACH package of Putnam Fadeless Dye colors more goods than any other dye aid colors ti.ouj OetLer too. boiil by jffett & Morgan.