Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 12 April 1901 — Page 1

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CIRCUIT COURT

S. L. Easminger and E W. M. Reeves, Adm. missed.

Joseph L. Penn vs. C. & S. E. R. R. Co. Assessment of damages. Court sustains demurrer to eight paragraphs of complaint.

Isaac N. Cox vs. John N. Clouser. On note. Judgment for plaintiff in the sum of $448.00.

R. S. Burgess and Charles B. Burgess vs. Newton Johnston. On contract. Dismissed.

J. W. Faust vs. J. M. Faust. Partition. Report of W. J. Miles, commissioner, is approved by the court.

New Suits.

R. C. Walkup vs. Zack Mahorney. Complaint. First National Bank vs. Wilbert Gully and T. M. Paxton. On note.

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In the matter of Athlinda Boots. Pe-

tition for a ditch. J. A. Foster and EL C. Martin vs. Home Building Association et ai. Foreclosure street assessment lien.

R. J. Glover vs. W. O. Burford and Rose Rurford. On note. V. E. Craig vs. J. N. Clouser et al. To foreclose mortgage.

Marriage Licenses.

John Pauley and Savanah Pavey.

Harry A. Galvin and Hattie M. Ayere. Howard W. Douglas and Eva Grace Dudley.

Marion F. Martin and Mary Ida McQuinney. Andrew W. Still well and Ethel Deane Hodgkin.

Probate Court.

John A. Fruits and Mattie B. Edwards. Joseph Foust has been appointed administrator of the estate of Benjamin Foust.

Jessie J- Oliver has been appointed administrator of the estate of Jackson Oliver.

Wm. W. Linder has been appointed administrator of the estate of Jennie Linder.

Henry Perry has been appointed ad­

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THE RELIABLE JEWELER and OPTICIAN.

H. Cowan vs. Claim. Dis-

In the matter of A. L. Courtney. Appeal. Court overrules motion to dismiss remonstrance.

H. C. Fullenwider vs. C. & S. E. R. Co. Assessment of damages. Court sustains demurrer to five paragraphs of plaintiff's complaint.

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ministrator of the estate of Magdalena Busenbark. Emmons Busenbark has been appointed executor of the will of James Busenbark.

The Crawfordsville Trust Company has been appointed guardian of William Thompson's grantees.

Charles M. Butcher has been appointed guardian of Mary Peterson, a person of unsound mind.

The will of Nancy Ensminger has been admitted to probate and W. E. Nicholson has been qualified as executor. Her will provides that all her property be converted into cash and divided among her children and grandchildren.

Landls and Shirley.

An Indianapolis paper in speaking of the political conditions in the various congressional districts, gives out the following silly story: "All is not lovely for Charles B. Landis in the Ninth district. David Coulter, of Frankfort, a banker, a member of the board of the prison north and a very influential man, is said to be encouraging opposition to Landis. C. C. Shirley, of Kokomo, seems to be the only available anti-Landis candidate. The cry has been raised that inasmuch as Howard county became a part of the Ninth district only by act of the last legislature, Mr. Shirley, a newcomer, has no particular right to become a candidate, but his friends show that he really belongs in the Ninth district, as Howard county, up to 1895, was always a part of that district. There is reliable information to the effect that Mr. Shirley does nob care to become a candidate yet, and that he will be satisfied for a while with his law practice. Within the last year, it is said, Mr. Landis has been exerting himself more than ever to get places for constituents, and it is said that he has gained supporters, and that while he may have lost others, he is fully as strong as in the last congressional battle."

Letter List.

Following is the list of uncalled for letters remaining in the postoffice at Crawfordsville, Ind., for the week ending April 10, 1901. Persons calling for same will please say "advertised": Art Sign Co. Courtney, Emma Farmer, Zerah Hays, Arley Kaufman, Isadore McCann, Amanda

Obgle, Mamie, (2) Peterson, Mrs. Frank Reeder, Mrs. Ada Reynels, Mrs. IJUO Smith, Mrs. Mary II. Surber. Mrs. Elen

Wasson, Tom.

THE FATAL MARRIAGE.

The Blooming Bride of the Montgomery County Jail Sues For Dlvorcc.

The following item from the Indianapolis Sentinel is of peculiar interest in Crawfordsville:

Nancy E. Seering yesterday filed suit in the superior court to secure a divorce from her husband, McKendra Seering, to whom she was married July 7, 1890. Cruel and inhuman treatment is alleged as cause for the separation. Mrs. Seering alleges that her husband's treatment of her became so bad that she has been compelled to leave him. On one occasion she alleges her husband in a fit of anger pushed her on a red-hot stove, painfully burning her. Several times he raised a chair to strike her and was only prevented by outside interference.

Mrs. Seering also alleges that her husband during their entire married life never gave her more than $3.50 a week, although he earned from 812 to $16 regularly, and that she was compelled to take in sewing to support herself although not physically able to stand such work. She asks that her maiden name of Nancy E. Long be restored.

Mrs. Seering,the plaintiif in the case, is none other than the once locally famous Nancy Lightcap. She lis the daughter of old man Long of north of the city, who was sent to the pen several years ago for stealing alplow, and was first married to the late Fred Lightcap. She was a fine looking woman then but she led Lightcap a dog's life and he got a divorce. Then she cut loose and soon acquired a reputation for being a thoroughbred. "Can" Seering became her lover and it was because of some prosecution he suffered at the hands of Elmer Marsh that

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Nancy set fire to Marsh's residence. She was suspected, arrested, and convicted. Her trial was a sensational one, most of the sensation being furnished by Nancy who openly denounced all the court officers at different [stages of the case. She was sent to the woman's reformatory at Indianapolis but after a few weeks' imprisonment escaped from a third story window by making a rope of her bed clothes. She cama to Crawfordsville on the head end of a freight but was quickly captured and landed in jail. While awaiting the officers from the reformatory she was married tosSeering at the jail and he followed^her to Indianapolis to ibe close to her during her year of imprisonment. She gave as her excuse for escaping the statement that at the reformatory they fed her nothing but prunes.

Crop Bulletin.

The first weekly crop bulletin for 1901 of the weather bureau has been issued. It says: "Crops in general wintered well no excessively low temperatures occurred and no excessive rains fell. In the southern half of the state the fields were bare ofsnow, but in the northern half deep snow covered the fields during the coldest portion of the winter. Moderate temperature' and frequent rains the past week improved wheat, except the early sown, which was injured by the fl.v it began to get green and look promising, especially in the southern portion. Rye is in good condition.Clover timothy and grasses began to look green. Fruit buds are apparently safe and began to swell in some orchards. Most tobacco beds have been sown. Oat and barley sowing progresses, and early potatoes have been planted in some fields. Most young clover has been sown and germinates well. The ground has been too wet for plowing for corn, and in localities farm work has been delayed. Gardens are being sown and planted in localities. Live stock is in good condition with abundant food."

The Crawfordsville Presbytery The Crawfordsville Presbytery concluded its meeting at Rockville Wednesday. Considerable business was transacted and N. C. McCay of this city was elected as moderator. A memorial meeting for ex-Governor Mount was held.

Delegates to the general assemblywere chosen as follows: MinistersRev. N. C. McCay, of Crawfordsville, Rev. A. M. Hooke, of Dana alternates, Rev. E. W. Souders, of Clinton, Rev. J. R. Skinner, Frankfort.

Elders—C. H. Ramsey, of Russellville, Col. C. G. Thomson, of Lafayette alternates, Fremont Goodwin, of Williamsport, J. C. Buchanon, Judaon.

He May Be It.

M. M. Bachelder, of Ladoga, was in the oity yesterday calling upon the Elks' 4th of July celebration committee stat ing that he could guarantee a couple to get married on the grand stand at the celebration, provided that the proper inducements were made. He refused to erive the names of the parties, but Carl Scott is satisfied that it is Mr. Bachelder himself who will appear in the roll of bridegroom.

An Alleged Indictment.

Special toThe Journal. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.. April 11.—The News this afternoon says it is understood that the grand jury to-day indicted W. W. Huffman, of Andorson, secretary of the Indiana senate, in connection with the baking powder bill alteration.

In Memory.

With pain I try to pay tribute to the memory of my departed friend so familiarly known as Bennie Kessler. My sympathy goes out to his devoted mother, affectionate father and loving sisters and brothers. Too much can not be said in praise of this noble son, brother and friend. At peace with all, an enemy to no one. His whole heart was devoted to his loving mother who was ever near him and hi8 constant companion the last two years of his sickness. He loved the father who was his guide and counselor in all affairs of life, and for brothers and sister he held the strongest affection of man's most sympathetic nature. »^For« friends he stood ever ready to sacrifice his own needs and comfort that helmight favor and help them.

Such was his life from childhood. A good boy, a noble, big hearted man his soul was filled with love of all that surrounded him, and deep in his heart he reverenced and loved his Saviour, for he often spoke to me of the life beyond. The members of the community realize the loss of this young neighbor, who standing among them was the highest. The loss to parents and family is great and sad, indeed, is it for them to give him up just in the prime of usefulness —only twenty-nine-and the future opening so bright for him. He was loved, respected andihonored, and that his life was an exemplary onejwas evidenced by the vast concourse of people who gathered to pay respect and fol low his remains to the last resting place.

The family have the ^deepest sympathy of everyone. There are tears for the heart-broken mother, yet 'tis joy to her to know that Bennie's pure white soul rests in peace with the angels, and that He who gave him to her, in Hia own tithe "God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes and there shall be no more death—neither sorrow nor crying."

Samuel Benjamin Kessler was the oldest son of Nathan G. and Lizzie Harshbarger Kessler. He was born on a farm near Ladoga, July 4, 1872. He leaves mother, father, three Isisters Miss Louie, Mrs. Sadi^ Buser, Miss Salome, the youngest, and two brothers, Harry a merchant at Jamestown and Milton yet at home. Death oc curred Easter Sunday, the 7th. The funeral took place at noon Tuesday. April 9, at the Dunkard-ichurch two miles north of Ladoga. The pall bear ers were six young men, cousins of the deceased three on the Kessler side and three on the Harshbarger side. The services were conducted by Rev. L. E Murry, pastor of the Christian church of Irvington, near Indianapolis.

RURAL CARRIER NO. 2.

Liable to Prosecution.

Heads of families in whose house holds either scarlet fever, diphtheria or measles has appeared, no matter in how light a form, aro compelled by law to report such to tho board of health. The penalty for failure or neglect to so report is a fine not to exceed ten dollars, but each day of failure or neglect constitutes a separate offense. If a physician has been called in it is his duty to report. If householder has reason to even suspect the presence of such disorders he must report or call in a physician. There are a number of cases of measles in the city and, notwithstanding the efforts of the board of health, the disorder is spreading. The board of health has ascertained that this is due to the fact that either by reason of ignorance of the law, a desire to avoid the inconveniences of quarantine, or unwillingness to incur the expense of calling in a physician, heads of families are not reporting these cases. The law compels the board to prosecute all such delinquencies,, and in its efforts to stop the epidemic and the incident expense it will certainly resort to this measure. The prevailing idea that measles is a trifling disorder is a very erroneous one. Deafness, defective vision, consumption and a number of serious sequelae are known to proceed therefcom, hence the efforts that are put forth to stamp it out.

Alamo Preaching Services. There will be services on next Sabbath morning at the Presbyterian church in Alamo conducted by Rev. T. D. Fyffe. A full attendance of the members is desired and the public generally is invited.

The Willis Gallery employes the only rfltouohsp in Mnntgnmoyy county.

A HIGH COMPLIMENT.

The Crawfordsville High School Pronounced rlrst Class By Chicago University.

Some time ago a gentlemau stating that he came from Chicago and was desirous of visiting our high school called on Supt. Millis and was accorded the privilege of spending the day in the school. He did not state who he was beyond giving his name, but the following letter received yesterday explains his mission: "CHICAGO, April 8, 1901.—Office of the Dean of Affiliations, the University of Chicago.—Mr. W. A. Millis, Superintendent of Schools, Crawfordsville, Ind.—My Dear Sir: Mr. Fesler, who has been visiting schools for the University during the winter quarter, has returned and made his report to this office. Mr. Fesler was especially impressed with the fine spirit in your high school. He thinks you are doing a high grade of work which Is especially strong in mathematics and history. We shall try to sendi a second visitor to you, which our 'regulations require during the present -quarter. If, however, this is not done, we are willing on the strength of this first visit to admit such students as you rec ommend, pending further visit. Trusting that we may come into closer relationship with your school to our mutual advantage, I am

Z-'x' "Yours cordially, "F. J. MILLER." The tribute paid to the high school by placing it on the accredited list of Chicago University is a handsome one. The only other high schools in the state thus honored are those of Indianapolis, Lafayette, LaPorte andjRichmond. While the work of Miss Willson and Miss Muhleisen are especially complimented in the letter, it is not amiss to say that Mr. Fesler while here stated that the science work of Mr. King was the best he had seen in the state considering the appliances afforded in the department.

Counting the Legal Voters. Before July 1 there will bo a poll of the legal voters taken in every county in the state. This work is to be done under tho supervision of the various township trustees, and the poll taken will be the guide to the next legislature in apportioning the state for senators and representatives. When the constitution of Indiana was adopted in 1851 it specified that commencing with 1852 a poll of the male inhabitants over twenty-one years old should be taken every six years. Then by the next following legislature the state should be apportioned into fifty senatorial and one hundred representative districts. The apportionment for congressmen is based on the population and the United States census forms the guide.

For a Big Time.

Rockville Trilyunc: The Odd Fellows will have a big day in Rockville on the 26th. A special train will bring the brethren from Terre Haute and points south, and Crawfordsville, Waveland and other places will be well represented. It is expected that no less than 800 Odd Fellows will take part in the parade which will take place at two o'clock. J. S. McFaddin will deliver the address of welcome, Wm. Tichenor, of Terre Haute, will respond, and Mrs. Poths, of Terre Haute, will speak on behalf of the Rebekahs. Either the Brazil or Ringgold band will be employed for the occasion.

A Surprise Wedding.

Dr. Barton Griffith, of Alamo, son of Dr. T. J. Griffith, of this city, surprised his friends in this city by getting married Wednesday. The young lady of his choice is Miss Camille Bain, of Mt. Vernon, and the wedding occurred there Wednesday morning. Dr. Griffith is located at Alamo at present, and no inkling of his marital intentions was allowed to leak out untili his arrival here yesterday with his bride betrayed the fact. They have the best wishes of their friends] injthis city. They will reside in Alamo.

A Sad Error.

Last fall when the sanitary sewer was put in the inspector was supposed fe'j mark on the curb the spot where the lateral connections with the mains should be run. This he did but unfortunately did it with chalk. This washed and rubbed off in most places during the winter and row the workmen in making the connections are obliged to tear the streets all up on the hunt for the right places. This has entailed no little work and will again put the streets in a delightful condition for wet weather.

Were Married.

Seth Swank, of Elmdale, and Mtes May Wilkinson were married Wednesday by Squire Stillwell.

PERSONAL MENTION.

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

—Staver buggies are good buggies. Joe E. Fisher sells Staver buggies. -Miss Blanche Sloan went to Lafayette yesterday for a visit. -Mrs: Julia Fletcher, of Now Market, is visiting relatives here this week. -Wall paper, now and up-to-date, at right prices. Brower Bros., 1.03 south Washingi a street. -First class seed and eating potatoes 40c per bushel. Seven varieties.

DANIEL LEWIS, Darlington, Ind. -29j bu. of red or purple onion sets at 25 cents peck or 3 quarts for 10 cents at Joe Taylor's seed store. Old onions 4 cents per pound, 30 cents a peck. —The Home telephone company has put in a new switch board, at Yountsvillo. Good service is being rendered. Miss Grace Sweeney is the central.

Music Hall.

On Monday night, April 22, the new farce comedy will be presented at Music Hall called "What Happened on Friday," so look out for it.

Will Close Out the Stock. The Dovetail buggy company on April 1 finished up their last jobs and turned their building over to the new wire company. They now have three rooms full of finished surreys, stanhopes, road wagons, buggies, phaetons, etc., that will be sold at cut prices inorder to close up the business at once. The main salesroom Is at 214 east Main street, and it will pay you to see the stock if you- contemplate buying a, vehicle this spring.

BOWERS-

The farmers aro sowing their oats and a larger acreage than usual. Rev. Carmac and wife with Unole John Kirk spent Sunday at Dr. Ware's.

Mrs. Stet Hamilton, of Anderson, visited relatives here a part of this week.

William Rice and family, of KirkPatrick neighborhood, visited at Ed Hamilton's Sunday.

Mrs. Emma Duzanandson, Austin, of Indianapolis, visited at Isaac Woodward's a few days this week.

Mrs. Petty Hamilton is again suffering from an attack of heart disease, but is reported some better at this writing.

Little Willie-Hutchison, who is suffering from a complication of diseases is still very low with but slight hopes of recovery.

James and Lewis Kirk completed driving a well for Art Dunbar this week. Driven wells are becoming more popular every year.

Wm. Bunday and his brother, George, were called Monday to the bedside of an aunt, a Mrs. Buzzard, of Smartsburg, who is quite sick.

The newly married couple, Aldin Kirk and wife, will live in the house with his father this summer, and Aldin will help on the tile factory.

Mort Hamilton is building a fine lawn swing for E. P. Dunbar," and Wilber says he will have a halt interest in It when Old Saul gets in his glory.

The east division of our telephone system straightened all polls, tightened lines and repaired all damages done during the winter season. The other divisions would do well to follow their example.

Rev. Carmac is holding a series of meetings here which are well attended considering tho busy Beason of the year. There has been no additions so far yet the people have given their old pastor a hearty welcome.

FIDDLERS' POINT.

David Jackson's family are all sick. Mrs. Payton is very low with consumption.

Harry Weaver sports a new rubber tired buggy. Ed Conrad and family visited George Krug Sunday.

Mrs. Miller visited relatives at Liberty last week. Charley Schwenck's children have tho whooping cough.

Mrs. Dora Oliver is visiting George King and family this week. Rev. Hedrick fulfilled his appointment Sunday morning and night.

Shubo Vail and wife visited their son, Henry, near Campbell's Chapel Sunday.

Anyone wishing to see any of the boys of our vicinity will find Ed Paxton at Will Boots', Irwin Gillis at G. W. Conrad's, sr., Lon Paxton at Wallace Conrad's, Pony Beckner at Clint Conrad's, Wesley King at Shube Vail's, Ed Vail at John Jackman's, Harry Weaver at Howard Gillis', and Harvey Weaver at his old stamping ground.

NORTH UNION.

Carl Wray is on the sick list. Miss Clora Kirkendall is better, Tom Martin is working for Robert Smith

Mrs. Chas. Lamson visited Mrs. Edgar Rush Tuesday morning. Audory Wray is working for his uncle, W. J. Wray, this week.

Milton Kirkendall visited D. W. Kirkendall and family Sunday night and Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. John Faust and granddaughter, Mabel Saunders, spent Sunday with Dick Faust and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gallaher and Miss Mattie Whltesel called on Lee Surface snd feniily Mosdsy n!^bt