Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 14 June 1901 — Page 1

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CIRCUIT COURT

In the matter of Rebecca A. Flanigan. Petition for a ditch. Hearing continued until September 16.

S. W. Gully vs. Nannie E. Miller. Petition. Commissioner's report approved and commi8Bioner discharged.

Mary [Powell and Wm. Powell vs. Thomas J. West. To quiet title. Jury finds for the defendant.

Ruth C. Pall vs. James M. Nicholson Partition. Consideration postponed until September 30.

Stephen K. Judy vs. Mary L, Judy. Divorce. Defendant files motion for temporary alimony.

New Suits.

Mary A. Killen vs. Jerome B. Marts et al. Action in commission. Estate of James M. Wright vs. James M. Ssllar. On note and account.

MOWERS!

The "Milwaukee"

Mowers and Binders do not need an expert every season to keep them out. Come in and look at the good points in them.

HAY TEDDERS and RAKES

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M. C. KLINE

THE RELIABLE JEWELER and OPTICIAN.

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500,000POUNDS

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.

McClttre, Graham & Rotsntree,

In the matter of Wm. P. Kirkpat? »lck. Petition for a ditch. Orlando J. Shaver vs. James W. Shaver. Foreclosure of indemnity mortgage.

Morgan & Lee vs. W. H. Scott et al. •omplalnt.

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Probate Court.

William P. Reynolds has been appointed guardian of Walter G. Reynolds. John M. Walkup has been appointed guardian of the heirs of Louisa E. Spohr.

Frqnk M. Walkup has been appointed fttardian of the legatees of Louisa E. Sphor.

James K. Everson has been appointed administrator of the estate of Sadie Bronaugh.

Marriage License.

William E. Camplin and Bessie May Bright. Charles W. Robinson and M. Valeria Wicker.

Harry Nixon, 2il9 1-4.

Nixon has not been sold, nor ever offered for sale. He will remain in the stud here.

Won Two Flrata.

Charley and Aus Long astended the horse show at Thorntown Wednesday ,'and Aus' fine horse "D. P. H." took two first prizes, one for the best lady's driver and one for the best pacing roadster. The competition was very warm in all the olasses.

SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

The Roblnson-Wlcker Wedding—Afternoon Reception For Ladies.

Tho marriage of Mr. Charles W. Robinson and Miss U. Valeria Wicker took place Wednesday at the First M. E. church, the auditorium being filled for the happy event. The altar was banked with plants and flowers and, it being a pink and white wedding, thete colors predominated. The center section front was reserved for the relatives of the contracting parties, the reservation being designated by strands of ribbon. The ushers were Messrs. Darrell V. Blair, Frank Dennis, James Wilhite, and Charles Lee. Mr. John C. Stephan was at the organ and before the arrival of the wedding party rendered several pleasing selections. The hour set for the celebration of the nuptials was half after eight o'clock and at that time Mr. Stephan played the "Lohengrin" march to which the

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LOVE'S YOUNG DREAM.

it Will Be Happily Consummated at the Fair Grounds on the Glortbus Fourth of July.

THE JOURNAI. has the pleasure of announcing to-day that the estimable and happy young couple to be

bridal party entered. The ushers came down the east aisle and the groom and his best man, Dr. B. E. May from the east vestry, meeting the bride and her attendants at the altar. The officiating clergyman, Rev. S. W. Goss, came from the pastor's study with the ring bearer, little Mary Curran, of Chicago, who wore a gown of white bastiste with lace trimmings. The bride with her ladies approached the altar from the west aisle proceeding in single file, the bridesmaids, Misses Ruby Lane, Flora Schultz, Nellie Robinson, and Kate Dennis, coming in the order named. All of them wore gowns of Paris mousline with pink sashes and carried pink roses. They were followed by the maid of honor, Miss Mabel Markley, of Danville, 111., who was attired in a costume of French lawn trimmed in serpentine lace. She also carried pink roses. Last came the bride in a most becoming toilette of hemstitched Persian taffetta, high neck and elbow sleeves. The waist was made with a point lace yoke and bertha and the skirt was trimmed in liberty silk and ruchings. The gown was made with a full train. The bride wore the double bridal veil and carried bride's roses.

The full ritual of the Methodist Episcopal church was employed in the service, including the responses and marriage by the ring. The ceremony was a beautifully impressive one and during its progress a sweet interlude was played by Mr. Stephen who, upon the pronunciation of thebenediction,struck up Mendelssohn's march to which the bridal party left the church by the east aisle. Carriages were taken at the door for the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Wicker, of east Main street, where about two hundred and fifty guests were handsomely entertained at a reception. The lawn had been canvassed and was circled with a line of pink and white electric lights. Canvas pavilions had been constructed and under these many of the guests were entertained. The interior decorations were elaborate and com-

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pink and white flowers convertthe rooms into veritable floral bowers. Mr. and Mrs. Wicker were assist-

ed in receiving by the wedding party and by Mr. and Mrs. George Robinson, parents of the groom. The assistants in the parlor were Mesdames Ed VanCamp, G. F. Hughes, G. W. Graham, Charles Goltra, Frank Evans, C-. E. Lacey, Charley Gould, J. C. McCormick and Jeanette Wright. In the west parlor Missea Bessie and Lilian Nay lor served punch. In the dining room tho assistants were Mrs. Luke Wood and Misses Lenore Barnhill, Nellie Coutant, Ora MolTett, May Kline, and Lottie Robinson. The reception was a most charming affair, Mr. and Mrs. Wicker admirably sustaining their rep utation as accomplished entertainers. The presents to the bride were displayed in the library, she being made the recipient of many very beautiful and costly gifts.

Attached to one of the ribbons of the bride's bouquet was a small silken bag containing the traditional ring, dime, and thimble. These by lot were distributed among the bride's attendants, the ring falling to

married at^the fair grounds on tho Fourth of July are Mr. Earl E. Shular and Miss Bertha Fay Ellis. The groom to be is twenty-four years of age, and is the popular young job printer. His bride is eighteen years of age and lived with her father in Hillsboro until three months ago, when they came to Crawfordsville, and are now re­

Miss Markley, the dime to Miss Schultz, and the thimble to Miss Dennis. The wedding of Wednesday united the fortunes of two decidedly popular young people whose start in life together is accompanied by the best wishes of a large circle of friends.

Mr. Robinson has lived all his life in Crawfordsville and is an excellent young gentleman. The bride is a young lady of unusual ability, possessed of many rare traits of character. The happy couple have taken rooms for the present at the home of Judge West, but will shortly remove to the home of the bride's parents when Mrs. Wicker leaves for an extended visit of some months in Illinois.

The out of town guests present Wednesday were: Miss Ruby Lane, of Indianapolis Miss Mabel Markley, of Danville, 111. Miss Louise Osborn, of Guilford College, N. C. Mrs. Curran and daughter, Mary, of Chicago Mrs. Mary Letts, of Chicago Mrs. C. M. Axtell, of Danville, 111. Fred Jackson, Levi Cook, and Mies Cora Jay, of Noblesville MIBB Lizzie Applegate, of Mt. Jackson Miss Ida Foudry, of Indianapolis Miss Stevens, of Logansport Miss Kendall, of Lafayette Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Bodell, of Madison Charley Lee, of Chicago and Miss Mary Davenport, of Sheridan.

BILLMAN-SANDLIN.

Wednesday evening about 9 o'clock at a home handsomely furnished by the groom, at 820 south Washington street, occurred the marriage of Mr. Harry Billman and Miss Lydia Sandlin. The home had been beautifully decorated with smilax, roses and peonies, and the ceremony occurred before a floral bank in the parlor in the presence of about forty immediate friends and relatives. Shortly before 9 o'clock, Dr. Wallace Tharp, pastor of the Christian church, took his position, and the bride, preceded by the flower girl, little Miss Hazel Bolt, niece of the bride, and the groom took their places before the minister. The bride looked very beautiful in a dress oi white organdie trimmed with Valenciennes lace, and car-

ried an arm bouquet of bride's roses and wore an aigrette in her hair. The ceremony was one of Dr. Tharp's own and was very impressive and solemn, and at its conclusion the brido and groom received the congratulations of those present. The bride and groom then led the way to the dining room, where refreshments were served. This room was handsomely decorated, smilax running from tho four corners of tho table to the ceiling and large bowls of roses being used for ornamentation. The bride was the recipient of many very handsome presents from her legion of friends, and is a young lady of many excellent attributes and peculiarly fitted to make the groom a holpful and loving wife. The groom is associated with his brother here in business and in a residence of four years has made many warm friends by his manly and sterling qualities of character. Mr. and Mrs. Billman are now at home to their many friends and later will take a trip east to the old home of the groom in Pennsylvania. The best

siding on north Washington street. Their pictures are presented above and it can be seen that they will make a handsome young pair. Both the bride and groom are natives of Fountain county, Mr. Shular having been raised near Wallace. He has lived in Crawfordsville for several years, however, and has many frieads here.

wishes of all for a happy future follow them in their new life. The out of town guests, were Mr. and Mrs. Kit Nicholson, and Mrs. Payne and daughter, Minnie, of Ladoga, and Mr. and Mrs. George McDonald, of Greencastle.

Patterson-Martin.

A beautiful June wedding was that of Mr. Pearlie Patterson, of New Ross, and Miss Dora Martin, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Metta Martin, four miles east of Darlington Wednesday evening, June 5, at 8 o'clock sharp in the presence of specially select company, Rev. H. C. Riley, of Avon, officiating. After that very impressive ceremony was performed and congratulations were offered, dainty refreshments were served. The bridal couple were the recipients of a large number of beautiful and useful presents. The groom is the son of Mr. James Patterson, and is one of Walnut township's most industrious and respected young men. He had built a splendid new home on his farm to which he took his bride the same evening of the marriage. Miss Martin is one of Franklin township's most successful teachers. They have the best wishes of a large circle of acquaintances. R.

Exemption Allowed.

Referee in bankruptcy Burnett, of Lafayette was in the city Wednesday and took up the case of A. C. Ronk, the Ladoga druggist who.filed his petition some time ago. The case was called in Jones & Murphy's law office and an Indianapolis attorney appearing for the creditors urged that Ronk be not allowed his exemption. After hearing the case, however, the referee decided that the exemption should be allowed.

Lttttar Llat.

Following is the list of uncalled for letters remaining in the postofflce at Crawfordsville, Ind., for the week ending June 12, 1901. Persons calling for same will please say "advertised" Burklrk, Liele H. Gordon, Mrs. Kate Irvln, Mrs. Lena Johnson, Millard King, P. W. Lowrey, Joha

Mornsn, Ellsa Parker, Charlie Slmms, Mrs. Sallle Vancleave, Mrs. Btta Welhl, C. S. Williams, H. F.

Wright, Mrs. W. E.

SUICIDED.

The Body of Henry Rice Found Dead In a Box Car at l^oachdalc Yesterday.

Special to Tho Journal.

ROACHDALK, Ind June 13.—The body of Henry Rice was found in a box car on a switch o." the 1. D. & W. railway in mis town. He had evidently committed suicide by shooting himself through tho head with a revolver, being dead when found. He was a bachelor of about fifty years of ago and well known in the communiiy, Ho has been in poor health for some time and this is supposed to have been his reason for killing himself.

THOMAS J. WEST.

Well Known and Highly Esteemed Citizen Dies After a Shott Illness.

After an illness of only four days Thomas J. West died on Wednesday night at his home two and one-half miles northeast of the city. H^s funeral will bo held at the home this afternoon at half past one o'clock. The services at the home will be conducted by Rev. Oliphant. At Oak Hill the Masonic order will conduct the services at the grave.

Mr. West was born August 3, 1828, near Mace, and always lived in Montgomery county. On Dec. 25, 1855, he was married to Mary Lee, daughter of Joel Lee. His wife died in 1878 and he never re-married. There were born to Thomas J. and Mary West six sons, Benjamin F., Fred W., Jere, Bruce, Joel, and Herbert, and two daughters, Sarah McCullough and Ella Gehring. All the children are living.

Mr. West's death comes as a shock to the community. He had always been a man of unusual vigor and had never known much sickness. On Saturday he was in the city and was in his: -usual health. Mr. West was county commissioner for six years and was well known throughout the county. He was a good man and a valuable citizen. He had an intellect far above the average and had broadened his mind by a lifetime of study, having been educated for a phyulcan in his youth and for a number of years he practiced his profession. His death is a distinctive loss to the community whose Interests he had close at heart and by which he was highly esteemed.

Figures From the Auditor's Office of Montgomery County. To the Editor of The Journal.

The tax duplicate forlOOO showB the value of the railroad and kindred property in Madison township to be $218,300,000, and that that class of property pays 17 3-10 per cent, of the entire tax of the township.

Railroads pay 8 8-10 per cent, of all taxes levied in Union township, and taking the entire county they pay 8 7-10 per cent, of all the tax.

Ripley township alone, has no railroad property on its duplicate. Were Madison in the same condition as Ripley it would require a levy of $1.20 for every dollar now levied, or an Increase In the levy of 20 per cent.

If Union had no railroads the levy would have to be Increased 10 7-10 per cent, to bring in the same amount of money now received.

If Ripley had a railroad valuation of $150,000 on Its duplicate the levy could bfif reduced lGi per cent, and produce the same amout as is now raised, or in other words 83i cents would pay the same proportion of the annual tax that it now takes one dollar to pay.

TAXPAYEB.

Study these figures carefully they cannot be disputed. Every road built reduces the tax 1/3 vy in the township through which it runs.

Does it pay to have railroads? Ask Ripley township that has none! Ask the town that has no road through itl

Ask our older citizens who formerly traveled by stage coach and hauled their goods by wagon for hundreds of miles.

Ask yourself what they have done towards our grand civilization. Would you want to live In a community without a railroad?

Answer these questions with your ballot next Tuesday.

Featlval at Whlteavllle.

There will be an ice cream festival at the Universalist church at Whitesville Saturday night, June 15th. Come and enjoy yourselves. Sunday Xxouraloa to Danville, 111., Jane 18 th.

Another of the popular Sunday excursions to Danville next Sunday, 75o round trip. Special train leaves Crawfordsville at 7:52 a. m., returning leaves Danville at p. m.

W. J. FLOOD, Age^t.