Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 7 June 1901 — Page 1

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A Pleasant Evening.

The reception at the P. O. S. of A. hall Wednesday to the officers of the national and state camps, and visiting members from camps 4, 5, 9, 12 and 33, was largely attended by the members of the local camp 6, and the affair proved to be a very enjoyable occasion. The evening was passed in speech making, songs, a general conversation and rounded up with refreshments. Addresses were made by the national president, John S. Horner, and national secretary, F. E. Stees, and state officers C. P. Oldham, M. V. Spivey, L. O. Evans, H. E. Griffith, Edgar Rice, and Judge West, M. E. Clodfelter, W. B. Walkup, W. M. Reeves, R. W, Caldwell, S. D. Symmes, W. W. Goltra, and Homer F-lannigan. The state executive committee held a meeting in the afternoon and among the business transacted was making arrangements for the advancement of the order in this state fv,

A pleasant feature of the evening was the presentation to President Horner of a handsome gold headed cane, Joe Kepler making the gift speech in his usual happy manner.

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Wool Wanted.

Crawfordsville has an enviable reputation as the best wool market in the State. Our position in this market has at all times been for the bes interests of the wool growers, and on this record we confidently ask you to bring us your wool this season, guaranteeing you the fairest treatment and the highest cash price

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Eunice Draper Brown. i—i

Eunice Draper Brown, the widow of the late Alex Brown, and who for many years has been a resident of Crawfordsville, died suddenly on the morning of Sunday, June 2. Mrs. Brown was born in Milton, Delaware, June, 1823. Her maiden name was Lofiand. She came to Indiana in 1839. Mrs. Brown was twice married, first in 1840 to Alfred Simpson. By this union she had six children, John, William, Sarah, Alfred, Albert and Thomas. Pour of these survive her. She was left a widow in 1851. In 1853 she was married to Alexander Brown, who died in 1861. The two children of this union are still living, Theodosia A. Brown and Marshall A. Brown.

In her early years Mrs. Brown became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. She was a woman quiet and retiring in disposition and faithful to all the obligations of life. Her children rise up and call her blessed. The great number of friends who assembeld on the day of her funeral, Monday, June 3, gave elcquent testimony ox the esteem In which she was held by those who knew her.

VOL. 54—NO. 23 CRAWFORDSVILLE. INDIANA. FRIDAY JUNE 7. 1901-TWELVE PAGES

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THE COUPLE SECURED.

An Estimable Young Pair Will Unite Their Fortunes at the Fair Grounds on July Fourth.

The committee from the Elks have closed the agreement with the couple to be married at the fair grounds on the Fourth of July. Three couples, all excellent people, applied and as a matter of fairness the arrangement was finally made with the first couple making application.

For a few days no names will be given but it can be said that the groom elect is in business for himself here in Crawfordsville, while the bride to be is a very pretty and winning young lady.

The wedding will be made the beautiful feature of the celebration. The stand will be hung with flowers and surmounted by a great floral bell which at the conclusion of the service will fall open allowing a flight of white pigeons.

Mr. Downs has begun the organization of a chorus of forty boy voices to sing the bridal chorus and render other music appropriate to the occasion. The instrumental music for the service will be provided by an orchestra of several pieces and the ceremony will be an elaborate and impressive one.

FOR THE PLAINTIFF.

But the Interrogatories Were Somewhat Mixed—The Barnes Damage Case.

The jury in the damage case of Mrs. Lucinda Barnes, who sued the Monon road for damages resulting in the death of her son who was killed in an accident at Bloomington, returned a verdict Thursday for the plaintiff [in the sum of $2,500. Answers to the eighty odd interrogatories were also returned and as these were somewhat con tradictory the defense is in hope of escaping payment of the damage assessed. These interrogatories were peculiarly searching ones and it is not to be wondered at that the »jury could not be explicit in each case under the evidence. If Judge West sustains the general verdict under the interroga tories the ease will be appealed to the supreme court.

Wall From the Charnel-House. The Rockville Republican contributes the following as its gweekly crack at Crawfordsville: "Carrie Nation seems to have pretty accurately summed up the average Crawfordsville man when she refers to the Elks of that place as 'the poor lost Elks' and she regards it as 'God's will' that she should go and talk to them. If to the Elks then to all the people of the town. The saloon keepers, however, 'view with alarm'' her coming (Crawfordsville saloon keepers must be Democratic platform makers) and are taking out plate glass insurance 'against that day'—the Fourth of July when the gentle Kansas zephyr^is to try to save the 'poor lost Elks.' And also notifying the police that they will expect protection. The quiet old village hasn't been so stirred up since the coming of the last circus was announced."

Wedded Near Pawnee.

The wedding of Miss Cora M. Harrell and Mr. William W. Dickerson was celebrated at twelve o'clock ^Sunday June 2, 1901 at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Harrell near Pawnee, Rev. G. T. Stump officiating. It was a quiet^aHair attended by only immediate relatives of the bride and groom. At the close of ceremony the bride's father presented her with a handsome gold watch together with a father's tender and loving words of advice which only a Christian father could give, which was kindly and thankfully received. After congratulations a wedding dinner was served. The bride received a number of beautiful and useful presents. The bride is an attractive young lady of pleasing disposition and possesses many friends. The groom is a good, moral, honest and industrious young man. Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson will make their home In New Market, they have the best wishes of all their friends.

Trees Destroyed.

The heavy wind and electrical storm of Wednesday afternoon1 and night did considerable damage to trees in the city and over the country. Many were blown down and a score fell in the neighborhood of the Plum street station alone. Some stock was killed by lightning, but no heavy losses have been reported.

Took Prizes.

Prank Britton's stallion, "Reflector," took first premium for trotting.stallion and also second premium for light harness Wednesday at the "Darlington horse show.

SOCIETY.

The Wood-Goltra Marriage Announced— The Hessler-Moffct Cards Issed —Other Affairs.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gol'tra announce the marriage of their daughter, Mary, to Mr. Luke Wood, of Kansas City, Mo. The marriuge took place at Kansas City on September 15, 1900, aud was with the full knowledge and approval of the bride's parents.

The following invitations were issued yesterday:. -v, jigj Mr. and^Mrs. Thomas Moffett ~D will give in marriage their daughter,

Ora Lee,

..".".a CT to &S&2S Dr. William Carl Hessler, 5 Wednesday afternoon, June nineteenth,

1=2 nineteen hundred and one.J 1—1 1—1 at four o'clock, fir--' Christian church,: cr.

Crawfordsville, Indiana. You are invited to be present.

ARM!AMPUTATED.

Ex-President George S. Burroughs Forced to Submit to Severe Operation.

Word has been received from Oberlin, O., where he now resides, that Dr. George S. Burroughs, ex-president of Wabash college, has had to have an arm amputated as a result ofj an accident sustained last winter. The accident occurred on January 7, when Dr, Burroughs slipped on an icy sidewalk and falling sustained a severe fracture of the arm. The arm has never healed and at last Dr. Burroughs went east accompanied by his wife. There he consulted some of the most eminent surgeons who decided that the amputation of the member was necessary. The message states that he is doing as well as could be expected. The word received here concerning the surgical operation was the first intimation that his friends here had of his misfortune.

A WILD TRAMP.

When Refused a Meal He Stoned the House of Fred Pitman.

Wednesday a husky tramp applied at the home of Fred Pitman near the junction for his supper and was given a good square meal by the well intentioned but- misguided family. The fellow evidently liked the fare for he appeared for breakfast bright and early yesterday morning. This was just a little too raw, however, so he was refused entertainment. The fellow at once became wild with rage and going out in the road picked up a lot of stones and began pelting the house. The windows were smashed and the family were obliged to hide to avoid the missies When the tramp finally left the police were telephoned for and arrived soon after. The tramp was captured in the woods not far away and ia now in jail. He gives the name of John Marley, and does not seem to be exactly right in the attic.

Death of George Johnson.

George Johnson died at his homo, near Pawnee, Wednesday evening at 7:30, of Bright's disease. He was 62 years old and was one of the best known citizens of the county, having spent his entire life here. He leaves a wife and one son, 12 years old. He was a brother of ex-Treasurer William Johnson, of this city.

The funeral of Mr. Johnson will occur at 10 o'clock} to-day at the home, preached by Dr. Brook, of Ladoga. Interment at Ladoga.

Death of George Warfel.

Word has been received here of the death atDanville, III.,of George Warfel at the home of his brother-in-law, Aaron Markley. Mr. Warfel was a brother of J. P. Warfel, of Ladoga, and formerly resided here, he being a telegraph operator. At the time of his death he was assistant general passenger agent of the Baltimore & Ohio road. His many friends here will be surprised and pained to learn of his death.

Our Clubbing List.

THE CRAWFORDSVILLE WEEKLY JOURNAL has a clubbing list as follows: TUB JOUBNAL and Chicago Inter-Ocean...-11.35 THE JOURNAL and New York Tribune 1.26 THE JOUBNAL and New York Trl-Weekly

Tribune 1.78 THB JOURNAL and Cincinnati Gazette 1.35 THB JOURNAL and St. LouislQloberDemocrat, (semi-weekly) 1.60 TNA JOUBNAL and Louisville Seml-Week-ly CourterJournal 1.60 THB JOUBNAL and Agricultural Epitomist 1.86 (Tho only agricultural paper In.,the world printed on a farm.)

Marriage Licenses.

Collett Jones and Leslie Rakestraw. Pessenden W. Lough and UnuB Hormell.

Pearlie A. Patterson and Dora E. Martin.

COMMERCIAL CLUB MATTERS.

Committees on Forestry and Vacation Play Grounds Appointed—Advertising Matter to Be Printed.

The regular monthly meeting of the directors of the Commercial Club was held Wednesday at Secretary Ilulet's office with all present but two. Prof. M. B. Thomas was present by request and addressed the directors on the subject of forestry, emphasizing the importance of the matter totj Montgomery county. The board was impressed with what was said and ordered the president to appoint a standing committee on forestry.

Dr. Greene, chairman of the council committee on sewerage and sewage, presented the garbage question for discussion, and after a thoroughj interchange of ideas a resolution was passed favoring the enforcementof the garbage ordinance with some modification.

Superintendent Millis presented the matter of vacation play grounds for the boys of the town, stating that most of the commons had been closed against them, and consequently they were driven to the streets aud alleys. Prof. Millis' ideas were accepted by the board and a committee consisting of C. E. Lacey, Max Tannenbaum and''J. C. Rarnhill was appointed to work with the superintendent in securing grounds.

The membership committee reported the following new members since the last monthly meeting: Gilbert Howell, «=, Dr. T. ,T. GrifHth, B. F. Crabbs, Dr. E. H. Cowan. W. J. Flood, S. D. Helm.

The total membership is now 130 and the committee expressed the opinion that it would ultimately reach four hundred.

The committee on advertising matter made a partial report and was continued with power to act. In a short time the business and professional men of the town will be furnished with small four page folders t6 slip in their out-going letters. There will be a series of folders each calling attention to some advantages of Crawfordsville and Montgomery county. Other schemes of a similar nature will also be worked out.

The amount in the treasury is now about $425, of which $250 is loaned with good real estate security.

THE TEACHERS.

Practically the Same Corps of Instructors Employed For Next Year.

The city school board met Wednesday and after transacting some routine business the old board adjourned sine die. The new board was organized at once as follows:

President—J. A. Greene. Secretary—M. M. Nye.-

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Treasurer—Henry Campbell. The janitors who served la3t year at the several buildfngs were re-employed for next year under the same conditions that they served before. Miss Beck was continued as librarian and it was decided to withdraw the age limit which has been enforced at the library, withholding from those under ten years of age the use of the books. The written rules of the library have never prescribed an age limit but in some way the condition was placed on the membership cards. It is highly probable that the board willappointa committee ofj five to hereafter pass on books to be purchased.

It is likely that there may be a few changes in the location of teachers next year, but the corps will remain practically the same as last year. The list is as follows: W. A. Millis, E. M. Abernathy. Anna Wlllson, Mary E. Walkup, Hannah Muhlelsen, Walter E. King, Jessie Moore, Sophie Kleinhaus, Daniel Freeman, Anna Beck, Mellie E. Blair, Addle Harding, Elizabeth J. Maxedon, Clara Brockman, Belle A. Moore, Mary Helen Spilman, Elizabeth Winters, Julia Watson, Mattie Coons, Ethel Wasson, Helen Noland, Lucy D. Plummcr, Agnes Chamberlain,

Rose A. Kolley, Mrs. Clara Calvin, W. E. Caroon. Lillian Blair, Katharine Smith* George W. Gaylor, Maude Hall, Nannie Hanna, W. F. Teister,

Mrs. M. A. Teister.

Excursion to Chicago.

On Sunday, June 16, 1901, the Monon will run an excursion to Chicago and return. Special excursion train will leave Crawfordsville at 6:30 a. m. Returning, special excursion, train will leave Chicago Sunday night, June 16, at 11:30 p. m. Fare for the round trip, $1.00. C. H. WASSON, Agt.

Will Trade Buggies for Stock. J. H. Fowler, of Yountsville, has received his lino of vehicles and will trade them for stock of all kinds, and has stock of all kinds for sale. Mr. Fowler states that no stook is so onery but what it is worth something, and he will make some interesting propositions to farmera having stock to sell or trade.

PART

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PERSONAL MENTION.

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

—Mrs. Arthur Yount, of Gosheu, is tbo guost of relatives here. —Mrs. Henklo, of Brazil, is tho guest of her son, W. E. Henkle. —Miss Amber Asbury, of Indianapolis is tho guest of Marie Tinsley. —Born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Kelley, on Cherry street, last Friday, a son. —Miss Nina Anderson, of Ladoga, is the guest of Miss Emma Whitenack. —Miss Anna Griest has returned from Colorado to spend the summer. —Miss Lydia Swindler, of New Market, is the guest of friends here. —J. S. McFadden and Col. Catlin, of Rockville, were in the city yesterday. —The condition of Dr. Joseph F. Tuttle remains practically unchanged* —Master Paul Barcus and sister left last Tuesday for a visit with relatives near Lafayette. —Dr. McCormick is attending a meeting of the state dental association in Indianapolis. 1 —Frank Layton and family went to Indianapolis last Monday where he has accepted a position. —Mrs. R. P. Stewart, of St. Petersburg, Fla., is the guest of Mr. and

Mrs. W. T. Whittington. —Mrs. Newton Calvin, of Zionsville, is spending commencement week with her niece, Mrs. Clara Calvin. —Mrs. A. Elliott and children returned to Indianapolis Wednesday after a visit at Smartsburg with her parents. —Mrs. George Allen, of Balnbridge, and Miss Edna Stevens, of Logansport, are the guests of Mrs. Charles Goltra. 1 —The famous Palmer hammocks, unexcelled for beauty, strength and durability, at Brower Bros.' book store, Crawfordsville. —Misses Caroline and Roberta Krout went to Covington, Ky., Saturday night, called by the death of their aunt, Mrs. Jane Krout. —Mrs. Grace Lee Oberg and daughter, of St. Paul, Minn., are here/or a visit with Mrs. Oberg's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Lee. —Mrs. W. P. Herron, Miss Herron, Miss Florence Herron, and Miss Pattison have returned from Culver, where they spent commencement. —Mrs. Harvey Allison and Mrs. Conrad Cook, of Greencastle, and Mrs. M. H. Rhodes, of Waveland, are thei guests of Mrs. Allie Devore.

Joe E. Fisher will close out his buggy and harness stock at auction Saturday, June 15, at 1 p. m. Terms, 6 months acceptable note, or discount for cash.

Moie Honors.

Khnt the fine driving horse of W. D. Griffith took first premium in the light harness class at Darlington Wednesday over twenty-five of the best^ horses over shown in the county and second in roadster class.

Hustling Linden Firm. RNAL reporter was at the Lin

den horse show day and found that the stalk factory, while it is a mammoth concern, has paled into insignificance in comparison with the amount of business being done by Snyder & Murphy Bros., the live hardware men.

Letter List.

Following is the list of uncalled for letters remaining in the postofflce at Crawfordsville, Ind., for the week ending June 5, 1901. Persons calling« for same will please say "advertised" Ambrose, Robt. A. McJimsey, Mrs. Lydia Eight. Samuel Tyler, Mrs. T. Keller, Mrs. Mary Williams, Jennie

Wright, Don

To Succeed George Myers.' Before adjourning on Thursday afternoon the county commissioners elected Sam Himes, of near Ladoga, as super-, intendent of the county poor farm to succeed George Myers. The decision was made in secret session and no record of tho vote is given out. Mr. Himes is an excellent man for the place.

Say, Boyst

Here is the programme for the 4th of July races at the fair grounds. For animals of Montgomery county only:

Farm horse race, 7-16 of a mile and repeat, purse, $25. Divided $15, $7.50 and $2 50.

The distance is very short and so little training is necessary. Slow mule race,

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mile and repeat,

purse, $15. Branded pony race, (15 hands high and under) yz

mile and repeat, $20.

Conditions-Five starters in each race. No entrance fee. No rider or animal eligible that has ever taken part in a raoe for a purse. Positions in starting will be the order in which the nominations are made. Send in your entries at once. First named gets the poll. Address, W. W. MORGAN,

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