Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 28 December 1900 — Page 3

Woom Formerly Occupied By_Mycrs & Cluirni.

Farms and City Property....

For Sale or Trade.

150 acres at $40 per acre. 75 acres at $40 per acre. Very well improved Rood soil. 90 acres at $40 per acre. Fine stock farm, good improvements.

Several good farms of 160 acres. Fine homes. Several good 80 acre tracts at from $40 per acre to $65 per acre. have several farms that will pay you 10 per cent as an investment. If you want to buy ». farm you cannot do better than to call on me.

Andrew Townsley

C-'rawfordsville. ml.

Lotus McMatns,

HOLIDAY GOODS.

We have some elegant Suspenders, Mufflers, Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas, etc., that we bought for Christmas that are left on our hands, and the price we will put on them will interest you Better get them while they last.

Law and Insurance.

ATTORNEYNew

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I 5 Per Cent Discount On Suits and Overcoats For Men and Boys!

Every Suit and Overcoat bought brand new this fall. Nothing shopworn or moth-eaten to show you. It is getting late in the season and we do not wish to carry too many goods over, hence we sacrifice them to you. You'll be convinced that this is true when you see the goods and prices.

W. C. MURPHY & CO.,

Co.

for AMERICAN SURETY

Co. of York, wltL a capital of g2,600,000. Why obligate yourself to your friends, when we can furnish you any kind of bond you want for a small premium. For further Information call at our office.

OfflrA Fisher Billdlng

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OrawforJsvllle, Ind.

ABSTRACTS OF TITLE.

Are now required by careful business men in all real estate deals and examining attorneys are demanding more complete showing of the records, so it is more difficult now to make a satisfactory abstract than ever. can truly claim to have the longest experience imd the best equipped abstract facilities, as well as the best abstract clerk in Montgomery county and will guarantee the correctness of all my work. Rates less than charged in any of the adjoining counties. A. C. JENNISON, The Abstracter.

Campbell Corner

R-I-P-A-N-S

Indigestion, liver troubles Met with R.l.P.A.N.S, melt like bubbles Constitution, biliousness Banish into nothingness: Aching bones and dizzy head, Fly as autumn leaves are sped Cheap and.handy, lust the thing. Try them—sure relief they bring

ABSTRACTS OF TITLE,

Mortgage Loans, Real Estate. ABSTRACTS OF TITLE carefully compllfrom jp-to-date abstract books. MONEY TO LOAN at lowest rates wltb privilege of repaying part of principal at any interest period.

ARMS FOB SALE, desirable land, well located and improved, at reasonable price per acre.

HOUSES AND LOTS in the city for sale at very low prices. If you want to purchase or sell real estate, or to make or renew a loan at a low rate of Interest, please call and consult me at my office.

Thos. T. Mtmhall.

Abstracter, Ue«l Estate and Loan Agt. 12HH H. Main St n»w Lac»v'« Bonk -"f.nrf

GAYLORD S. McCLUER,

Attorney at Law.

Real Estate and Probate matters carefully managed. Wills, contracts and leases prepared. Genera) practice.

Notary Public—115 S. Green Street. Opposite Postofflce.

A POINTER...

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The Golden Rule's Ad. and Yon Will Save Money.

The Golden Rule

Both Men Still Alive and In No Itnmedlote Danger of Passing From Us.

Charles Doyle and Frank Parrish, the victims of the shooting affray of last Sunday are both alive yet and in no immediate danger of dying. "Both men are strong as bullocks" said Dr. Ensminger on Wednesday, "and what would have caused the death of the great majority of men within a few hours has not alVected these fellows to the same extent. I regard their rally and improvement as something amazing but, of course, they are not out of the woods yet and a change for the worse may take place any time. I can say positively, however, that neither man will ever recover enough to amount to anything. Parrish has had his face blown off and both eyes are put out. His impression that he saw a flicker of light on Monday was a false one. He is in a horrible condition but may live for some time yet. The swelling has gone down perceptibly since yesterday.

THE CRAWFORDSVILLE WEEKLY JOURNAL.

SUNDAY'S TRAGEDY.

Doyle is sitting up because be has to. The position he assumes in lying down is very painful and is all against him. This morning when I called he was making an effort to chew tobacco but was forced to admit that it didn't taste right. His condition is, of course, very serious and he will always be an invalid. A few days may see changes for the better or worse in both men."

Both Doyle and Parrish deny many of the assertions of Douglas and have both of them made ante-mortem statements to the coroner. Douglas also made a voluntary statement to Coroner Dennis, in which he set up the same story he told THE JOURNAL representative on Monday morning. His wife, the notorious Phronie Douglas, also made a statement in which she said everything possible to protect her husband. She acknowledged her criminal intimacy with Parrish, but said that "if Joe knew about it he didn't say anything." She alleged that Parrish passed their place on December 2d, flourished a revolver, and on one occasion had threatened to throw vitrol in her face. She also rish had threatened band whenever the sented itself.

alleged that Parte beat her husopportunity pre-

Tuesday Charley following statement to Coroner Dennis: "Realizing that I may not get well and that this may be my last earthly statement, I state the following and swear that it is the whole truth and nothing but the truth. 1 first met Frank Parrish on the day of the trouble in the morning at the home of Pete VantLeven. After dinner at the Klondike Parrish and myself went to the home of Douglas. We had both been drinking and on arrival there we knocked at the front door. Nobody answered and we went to the back door. Frank went to the door and was shot in the face just as he stepped up to the door as near as I can remember. I started to run south and east to go around the house and was shot in the sido. I never saw who fired the shot. Iran over the Wabash avenue bridge and fell. I had heard that the Douglas woman was fast but had not heard of her relations with Parrish. I never had any trouble with Douglas and don't know of any reason why he should have shot me."

Doyle made the

The statement made to the coroner by Parrish was practically the same as he made to THE JOURNAL. He said: "I have had trouble with Joo Douglas before. On Hallowe'en I was drunk and went to the Douglas place. I was too drunk to remember anything but that he hit me with a chunk of glass. I never went there again until Sunday. Charles Doyle and went there then, both of us drunk. I do not remember kicking the door in. I was in the back yard when the shot was fired and cannot say who lired it. 1 heard someone call, looked around and heard the report. The shot struck me in the face and 1 could not see anything. 1 don't remember hearing the second shot. I have frequently had criminal relations with Douglas' wife but had not been there since Hallowe'en. 1 was going to see Mrs. Douglas and was shot before I entered the house. Doyle was with me merely as a friend."

Doyle's statement that he was running to the east and south when shot gives color to the theory that he was shot through the window by the second discharge. In that case, however, neither Doyle or Parrish wero within fifteen feet of the back boor when fired upon, nor were they in the house as Douglas claims.

Douglas is still in jail, of course, and no action will be taken until the outcome of the injuries of his victims can be determined. He is taking things easy and seems to be somewhat proud of his achievement. He affects an indifference to the matter and grins whenever anyone mentions either Parrish or Doyle. He claims that Doyle was his very good friend and that he shot him accidentally, but he seems in no wise put out by the mistake.

OFFICERS ELECTED.

The Stockholders of the New Wire Plant Meet Wednesday and Transact Some Important Business.

The stockholders of the new wire plant met Wednesday at in o'clock at the office of B. R. Russell and adopted by-laws and constitution of the new concern, the company having received its letters of incorporation from the secretary of state. After the meeting of the stockholders had adjourned the directors met and elected the following officers to serve for the lirst year:

Pres.—W. P. Herron. Vice-Pres.—L. A. Detchon. Sec'y and Treas.—C D. Voris. Mr. Voris went to Chicago Wednetnoon in the interest of the new company and the work of opening the plant will be expedited as much as possible.

Death of Paul Gerard.

Paul Gerard died Monday night at 11:15 o'clock at his home on east College street. He had been stricken a few days before with double pneumonia and his recovery was despaired of almost from the first. The funeral took place Wednesday at 10 o'clock at the First M. E. church, Rev. S. W. Goss officiating, the interment being at Oak Hill. The following of his young friends acted as pall bearers: Frank Dennis, Harry Taylor, Clarence McClure, Earle Woodward, Fred Vance and Roy Scott. The P. O. S. of A., with which organization he was prominently identified, were present at the funeral in a body.

Paul Gerard was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Gerard, and was born April 26, 1878. On October 4, 1899, he was married to Miss Elsie Linn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Linn. She survives him. He was graduated from the high school in 1897 and during his course there made many warm friends. He was an excellent young man of industry and thrift, and apparently had a bright and useful future before him. He was a member of the M. E. church, and to its interests he was devoted and sincere. His short life was full of good works and his untimely death is deplored by all those who knew him.

At Rockvllle.

James P. Grimes and family, George Long and family, Mrs. Long and family, Charles Benjamin and family spent Christmas at Rockville, the guests of Elwood Newkirk and family and Miss Emma Davis. The occasion was a family reunion and a surprise on Miss Davis, it being her birthday. A very enjoyable day and evening was spent. An elaborate dinner was served, the decorations being very neat and handsome, consisting of holly, the colors being pink and white. The presents received by Miss Davis were numerous and greatly appreciated. The hosts were remembered also in the distribution of gifts. In every respect the occasion was pleasant and long to be remembered. Music was furnished on the piano by Miss Grace Long. May all live to enjoy many such occasions in the future.

Birthday Party.

On Saturday evening Mrs. W. C. Gilliland, of south of the city, gave a birthday cinner party for her daughter Bessie, handsomely entertaining a company of young people. The dinner was followed by a dance.

N'ew Songs Not Catrhyf .New l'lay Too Drooli New Opera Too -Long?

Why, what on earth ails you? Is it indigestion? Get a bottle of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It keeps one straight the year around. I buy it of Nye & Booe, druggists.

THE ELKS.

Their Christmas Tree For the Poor Children a Splendid Succcs

The local lodge of Elks performed a splendid work Wednesday by making glad the hearts of over two hundrod little children from the poor families of the city. Their Christmas tree had been carefully prepared for, and it was seen to by worthy and competont parties that the tickets of admission wore bestowed where they would do the most good. At first it was intended to give only clothes to the little ones, but later on this plan was altered by adding candy and toys to the list of gifts.

For a week or more the Elks had oeen busy in preparing for the event. The groat tree, gorgeously adorned, was set up in the assembly room and banked about it in magnificent profusion were the gifts that the groaning tree refused to add to its burden of goodies.

The hour set for the entertainment to begin was two o'clock, but the noou hour had barely struck when the advance guard of the guests scrambled up the stairs with a haste indicative of a fear of getting left. As fast as the children arrived they were ushered into the big billiard room of the lodge and there were allowed to roam at pleasure until the time for festivities came. Then they were marshaled in single file and to an inspiring march played by LaPearl's orchestra they tripped into the tree room, exclaiming with delight. When all were seatod the orchestra gave a burst of soulful music and with a rattling of bells and a cracking of whips Santa Claus burst into the room, greeted with three rousing cheers from the children, Carl Scott acting as impresario tf enthusiasm. The Sanca Claus was the veritable Santa of poetic tradition,fitted out with furs, pack, white whiskers, and "A ilitle round belly

That shook when lie lituglited like a howl of jelly.•"

There was no delay in the programme and the usual lecture on the amenities of child life was dispensed with, the gift giving starting at once admidst a chorus of delighted squeals and exclamations. Kach child was given several presents and when the word of dismissal came it was a joyful and happy crowd of little ones that departed. They wero boys and girls, black and white, for the most part poorly clad and all of them representing homes where either Christmas cheer is either unknown altogether or where hardship and necessity has robbed it of those features so dear to childhood and so essential to the right sort of de velopment.

Besides the 210 children to whom tickets had been issued the inmates of the orphans' home wore entertained and were given gifts of candy. Some twenty other children who came up unannounced were handsomely cared for. It was a day of good deeds, in Elkdom surely. ".

Joe Heath, the Elks' ward, who acted as Santa Claus was made happy by the presentation of a handsome gold watch.

The Busy Store's Christmas Tree.

The employes of George Graham's Busy Store enjoyed a Christmas tree Tuesday that was a hummer. There are always two picnics each year for the employes of this store—one in the summer and one at Christmas. Mr. Graham for the occasion Tuesday had rented Griffith's dancing academy and had placed in the center of it a Christmas tree eighteen feet high, handsomely trimmed and lighted. On this the employes put presents for each other. The presents were not valuable ones but each one was intended to "jolly"' the recipient. Will Goltra officiated as Santa Claus and a great deal of amusement was caused when the gifts were distributed. They consisted of jumping jacks and all sorts of toys, and everybody got a sack of candy. After the regular tree had been unloaded another one was brought in fantastically trimmed with onions, radishes, etc which had been Hxed up as a joke on several of the male employes, by Miss Naylor, Miss Costello and Milt Burk. It created much fun. After the festivities a very elaborate supper was served by Mr. and Mrs. Graham, to which seventy people sat down at one table. It was a veritable feast and was enjoyed to the limit. Dancing served to enliven the later hours and everybody voted the occasion one of the happiest of the closing year.

Big Fish.

G. W. Stafford Tuesday received from his brother, Dr. E. A. Stafford, of Snohonish, Wash., three iarge red salmon from the waters of Paget Sound. The largest was twenty-nine inches in length and weighed twelvo pounds.

Is Improving.

Maurice Thompson is improving in health and Tuesday was much better than at any time since his illness. He is now able to sit up for a short time each day.

The lie»t waive in the World

is Banner Salve. It is made from a prescription by a widely known skin specialist and positively is the most healing salve for piles burns, sea ds, ulcers, running sor^s and all skin diseases. There is nothing so good. Nye

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Buy and sell Iioal Estate. Insure Property. I.oanr per cent.'Money

Procure Penalons.IRtc

110 South Green Street.

A, A. Swope, M. D. Physician and Surgeon.

OFFICE—Joel Block.TS. Wash. St.

Ki'sklcncc lloiuel 'Phono Ofi-l: Otlloe 018. Culls answered' promptly day or night..

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It oponsaml cleanse? tin- nasal passages, allays Intlunnnation, heals ami protects the momhrane. Restores the senses or taste ami smell. l..arge si/e. Title, at druggists or bv mail: trial szie, 10c. by mail. HI,V MUOTllKKS, oil Warren Street. New York.

COLD'n HEAD

The Law

Real Estate Office,

W. P. BRITTON.

125I-4 K. Main St., Crawfordsville, Ind.

In addition to the transaetlon of legal business this olllee buys ami sells real estate on commission, anil loans money. The oflloe is supplied wllh a large list of very desirable property, including farms from 10 to 320 acres In this and adjoining counties, for sale or trade. Houses and lots in all puns of the city, ranging in prion from WOttto 17,000 vacant lots in Whitlocll Place, Schult/. Mulct's addition, and in other parts of the city. Also some very desirable business locations and suburban tracts.

C. E. Ftfllenwidef,

Succcssor to IH. T. Murphy & Co.

Real Estate, Loan, Rental and Insurance Agent.

Plenty! Money

I have what you want—call or address me at Room 4, Campbell Building. 'Phone 408.

J. S. Simpson & Co.

Motnlxu's (niiaif/o llnnnl nf Trntl\

Commission Merchaots,

GRAIN and PROVISIONS.

14-16 PACIFIC AVENUE,

Opposite Board of Trade—Chicago.

11'you are Interested in the Chiengo Hoard of Trade, Cirain and Provision Markets, write u.v for our daily market letter,

HONEY

Office with A. S. Clements, A Bern Home of New York.

LOAN

The Crawfordsville Trust Company..

is authorized by law to aet as Executor, Administrator, Guardian, Receiver, Assignee, Trustee, nn General Agent. Interest paid on time deposits, property cured for, and consultation as to wills and investments free.

Ofllce—Corner Muin and Green, over the American.

DIRECTORS

A. F. Karnsey, Silas Pctersoa, P. C!. Somcrvi 1 le, J). \v. Hountrce, T. N. I,uoas, F. P. Mount,

Zack Muhorney.

Bargain Sale I

Second Hand Organs

On Ra«y I'nyinentsor for Cash. Wo need the room for NEW GOODS. Come early. They are all Bargains.

SchoninKOr Ortran, medium hitxh top. good tone, at WO.00 Pcloubct & I'clton, medium high top... 20.00 New England, medium high top 30.t)0 A. Iiecd & Sons, medium high top. fair 'one 26.0* Miller & Son, medium ^high top, good tone 28.0# Taylor & Farley, low top 24,00 Fuher ChiipelJCuse, line tone 35.00 Chase 1'iano (square) line condition.. 75.0»

Prices marked

D. H. BALDWIN"&co.FifjuresPlainin

113 South Washington St.

Geo# F. Hughes, Mgr.

P. S. For the benefit of those who ennuot oaH during the day time our store will be open of evenings until 9 o'clock, until Christmas.

S27~Brlii|i this list with you.

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WP. n)w have an unlimited amount of oionoy to loan on Improved farms at 6 per cent. Interest, KrantlnR the privilege of paying any or all of loan at the end of first year, or any time thereafter. No gold noto. P»y all interest and partial payments at our offloe. We auk no appraisement and examine all farms ourselves. No publicity whatever, Money on depohl' and can close loans without delay or red tape. Oall or wrlto nil for further particulars.

FRANK C. EVANS «& CO. 107 North Green St.