Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 28 June 1901 — Page 1

All Eyes ...

The "Milwaukee"

Mr. Miller was born near New Ross and spent his boyhood days there, where he has many friends.

New Man at the Adams.

George W. L. Brown ha9 resigned his position as agent of the Adams express company in this city and left last evening for Beaumont, Texas, where he will engage in the real estate and loan business. G. W. L. is a hustler and will no doubt give the Texans something to do.

LaPearl In Milwaukee.

J. II LaPearl, Crawfordsville's former showman, is now located in Milwaukee. He is still in the show business and expects to have a great company by next season..

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

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THE RELIABLE JEWELER and OPTICIAN.

An Old Montgomery County Boy. Indianapolis Journal: Ralph Miller, whose name appeared in the list of those commissioned to a second lieutenancy of cavalry, publlshed.in yesterday morning's Journal, is an Indianapolis boy, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Miller. He was a member of the Indiana national guard for eight years and was sergeant of Company D, 158th regiment during the Spanish-American war. In January, 1900, he enlisted as a private in Troop C, Third United States Cavalry, stationed at Namacpacan, Luzon, Philippine Islands, and in eight months was made a corporal. In January, 1901, he was promoted to a sergeant mayorship. In February he passed the regular 'examination for a commission in the regular army. The examination was rigid and lasted fi^een days. The class comprised 100 applicants, of whom sixteen passed, and of these Mr. Miller stood third, making a per cent, of 90.64. Of the two who ranked him one was Frederick Mears, grandson of General MacArthur, who made 91 per cent., and another college man who made 93 per cent. Mr. Miller is a member of the Marion club and is a graduate of the Shortridge high sohool and when he enlisted was drillmaster of the cadets of this school.

Bound to Have it.

We wish to announce to the public that our Fourth of July programme will positively be carried out regardless of the weather. All our atcrac tions are paid for in advanoe, and we have secured Music Hall and will have it supplied with electric fans so it will be the coolest place injtown. If the day is unfit for open air performances, we will give a matinee and night per formance in Music Hall at 10,20 and 30 cents. We can give, with the talent we have, two of the best vaudeville shows ever seen in Crawfordsville. The wedding will be at 3 p. m., and Mrs. Nation will take part in the night programme. Remember this is only in case it rains us out at the fair grounds. So don't stay away—the big show will go on just the same. THE ELKS.

From the Philippines.

The transport Grant has arrived in San Francisco with the 44th regiment of volunteers from the Philippines. This is the regiment of which the following Crawfordsville boys are membars:

Ben F. Myers, James Devitt, David Doyle, George Borst, Fred Barnett, Homer Heffner, Guy McMains, Clarence Scott, Walter Bennett, Albert Long,. T. Lee Scott, Oliver R. Fry, Charles McClure, Geo. W. Smith, Geo. R. Hamilton.

Wilce Everson. George Hunt, vW Harvey Ervln, Howard Bratton, Harry Miller, ,:W Will Tinsley, Henry McMains, Clarence H. Burk, George Maxwell, Harry Phillips, John Mapwell, Herbert Morgan, I Claude Reese, James C. Holmes, Archey Kaper.

They will probably not arrive homo yet for about ten days.

Midland to be Sold.

According to a notice of sale published yesterday by Noble C. Butler, master of chancery, the Midland railroad is to be sold again, this time-to satisfy a claim of $1,130.10 set up by Adrian J. Yawger. The sale will be made at the front door of the court house in Anderson, July 30. The Yawger claim dates from May 16, 1896.

VOL. 54—NO. 26 CRAWFORDSVILLE. INDIANA, FRIDAY JUNE 28. 1901-TWELVE PAGES

TROUBLE ON COLLEGE STREET.

A Beer Party at the Home of Fleur O'Neil Winds Up In a Row and All the Participants Are Arrested.

Wednesday evening about 11 o'clock the clear and ambient atmosphere of east College street was split wide open by the noise of a terrible engagement. Elza Doyle, the Goose Nibble officer, located the trouble at the home of Fleur O'Neil, where the consumption of two kegs of beer had stirred up merry sheol. In the party were Fleur, the head of the house, Mrs O'Neil, Mrs. Sarah Parker, Til Hampton, Frank Scaggs, and Mike Mahaney, and they were all arrested for raising a disturbance and committing a general assault on each other. The parties were all up before the throne of justice on Wednesday and, with the exception of Mrs. O'Neil, contributed to the good of the cause. Fleur O'Neil, at whose home the row occurred, stated that Til Hampton was the cause of all the trouble, as he had brought two kegs of beer to his house while he O'Neil, was asleep and in bed, and the first thing he knew, O'Neil states he was drinking with the rest of the cFbwd. Hampton had just been paid oft' and, it is alleged, furnished the drinkables for the occasion.

BUROKER BLOWS THE BAND.

Departs Unexpectedly, Leaving Numerous Small Creditors to Hold the Bog.

Frankfort News: Those persons familiar with the personnel of the Indiana state band were surprised at the "Feast of Lanterns" last night when they noticed the organization of musicians being directed by one other than Prof. Lee Buroker. Inquiry elicited the information that the band leader had unexpectedly departed from the city, leaving behind numerous small and unpaid accounts, the greater amount of the money- having been borrowed. Among those who accommodated the professor were Mentor Lockwood, who is out $5 and a grip. Postmaster Laird advanced him $3 without receiving even the interest. Walter Milroy was caught for $2, as was also John Darling. Probably the largest loser is Joseph Scroggy, Buroker's employer, who is out $20, money advanced as vages. Benjamin Martin, who conducted the Garber house, also lost a $10 board bill.

Buroker came^here from Crawfordsville at the solicitation of the band, about May 1st. He is a fine solo cornetist and had on several occasions played with the local musicians at out-of-town engagements. The band was Satisfied with him^as a director and the prospects were that he would bring the organization up to its former standing among the bands of the state. After having been here about a month Buroker expressed a desire to take up his residence in Frankfort, but complained of being short of money. Accordingly the band came to his assistance and borrowed $30, with which to pay his wife's expenses to the city and freight on his household goods. The couple engaged a suite of rooms over the Mammoth grocery, where they continued to live until last Frldffi. On the day before Mrs. Buroker was notified of the serious illness of a relative in the southern part of the state and left in the evening for the bedside. The next day her husband sold the household goods, realizing $16 by the sale. He conducted the band rehearsal on the same evening, but on the following morning left the city, his destination and future intentions unannounced. The band members are of the opinion that Buroker's wife knew nothing of his intended departure.

Buroker is a painter and paper hanger by trade and a good one, but is unsteady in his work. The announcement of his departure has been withheld with a prospect of his returning, as it was a common occurrence for him to leave the city Saturday and return on the following Monday.

Another Case of Three Black Crows. Lebanon Pioneer: Four weeks ago Dallas Sering, who is working in A. H. Meyers' saw mill at Cypress, 111,, cut a gash in one of his thumbs while operating a buzz saw. Two weeks later a report was circulated here that he had an arm cut off, and last Saturday the slight mishap had become magnified into a boiler explosion attended by the loss of eight lives. Two of Dallas' brothers, Joe and I. M., of Crawfordsville, came here Monday to attend the funeral.

A. H. Meyers says the report about his mill blowing up is absolutely false. His niece, Mrs. Harry P. Dye, left there Tuesday morning at which time everything was in good order, and the men, including Sering, were at work in the timber.

Doctors Who Are Members of Union Hospital. The following is a list of the doctors who have become members of the Union Hospital Association up to date: J. F. Dfividson, w.

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H. Ristine,

P. J. Bnrcus, I. A. Detchon, T. J. Grill}*!,, L. A. Ensminger, W. G. Strunk, Joseph K. Duncan,

L. Ensminger,

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W. T. Gott,

B. Chambers,

F.A.Dennis, II. W. Sigmond, MarthaE. Griilltlv John N. Taylor, H. E. Greene, A. A. Swope, J. S. Niven,

R. H.

Gerard,

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C. Hessler, .(dentist)

J. 13. Stine, (specialist).

N E W E BE S

Since the list of membership was published last month the following persons have signed cards to become members of the Union Hospital Association: Jacob Joel, John A. Corbin, G. W. Payton, Kobt. M. McMechau, John M. Schultx, D. W. Gerard, Frank N. Muviett, Stephen Miller, M. M. Nye, E. M. Barnhart, W. M. Reeves, D. H. Gilkcy, Henry L. Wallace,"'"' E. S. Simpson, Ed VanCamp, Mrs. Amanda Barnhart, Mrs. Milton Gregg, Mrs. Jas. A. Mount, Mrs. A. F. Ramsey, Mrs. Fauuie Kahu, W. H. Johnson, E. L. Morse, George F. Hughes, James A. McClure,

L. Hack, John J. Brothers, iWm. M. Vance, Samuel Johnson, \M. B. Waugh, W. B. Ramey.

Miller & McFarland as a firm, and Dr. Fred Dennis made donations to the building fund.

The membership is now over two hundred, and there has not yet been much effort made to secure members. The management desires to secure a membership of one thousand, at 82 per year each, and they will no doubt succeed. The cause is one that Appeals to every charitable man and woman in the county, and is certainly worthy the small amount of $2 per year.

Major Travis informs us that every city officer and four of the councilmen, and every county officer but tw®, are members of the association. Lists of these will be completed for publication soon. The two county officers who are not members have not yet been seen. It is hoped that our people will not wait to be called on, but will go as a large per cent of the present members have done, and join the association. Membership cards can be had of any member of the board of managers.

Heath's Bank Falls.

Special to The Journal.

N E W O June 2 7 —The Seventh National bank closed its door this morning. In May, 1899, First Assistant Postmaster-General Perry S. Heath practically acquired a controlling interest in the-stock of the bank.

Two Soldiers Killed.

Special to The Journal.

WASHINGTON, June 27.—A cable from Manila states that Lieutenant Edward Downs, first infantry, and one private were killed in the southern part of the island of Samar.

Say, Boysl

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, yi. mile and repeat, purse, $15.

Branded pony race, (15 hands high and under) y% mile and repeat, $30. Conditions-Five startersiin each race. No entrance fee. No rider or animal eligible that has ever taken part in a race for a purse. Positions in starting will be the brder in which the nominations are made. Send in your entries at once. First named gets the poll. Address, W. W. MORGAN,

Secretary.

What It Wilt Cost.

Ex-State Superintendent D. M. Geeting, now editor of the School Journal, says the new law fixing jjthe minimum wage scale for teachers, will increase the price of school teaching in thiR state about 82,000,000. The cost of the common schools of this state has heretofore been $6,000,000. The new law will increase it to $8,000,000.

Temperance Meeting.

The Bixth annual gospel temperance meeting will be held at Salem church, Balhinch, Sunday, June 30th, 1901, at 10 o'clock a. m. and] in the afternoon. The speakers will be Dr. Tharp, Rev. McKay, T. E. Ballard, John J. Darter and W. A. Swank. Come with baskets well filled and spend the day. By order of COMMITTEE.

Orphans Visit the Zoo.

The children of the Orphans' Home upon invitation of Gus Lambrigger were the guest of the Zoo yesterday afternoon from two to four o'clock. The children were entertained with a Punch and Judy show, made faces at the monkeys, gazed at the big snakes and had a general good time.

DEATH OF JOHN BREAKS.

One of the County's Best Known Citizens Passes Away at His Home Northwest of the City.

Wednesday a*midnight .John Breaks, one of the county's best known farmers, died after an illness of several months. The funeral will occur at the home, four miles northwest of this city Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will be at Oak Hill.

John Breaks was born in Union township December 14, 1832. His father was an Englishman and came to this country in 1817 where he married Jane Beard in Wayne county. He died in 1870. John Breaks was raised a cultivator of the soil and devoted all his life to that vocation and to stock raising. November 24, 1S54, he was married to Caroline Groenendyke and to them were born ten children, five of whom survive their father, the mother dying three years ago. The children living are: James II., Amos Gilbert, Mrs. Chas. Gilliland, Mrs. Chas. A. Johnson and Luther Z. Mr. Breaks had been a professor of religion ever since his youth and was a man of strong character who will be missed not only by his children but by a large circle of friends as well.

AN TNKNWNTARD.

Sends the Journal Some Verses Descriptive of the Pleasures of Camping at Pine Hills.

Some unknown poet who signs himself E J. Buchanan, sent THE JOURNAL the following verses descriptive of the joys of camping out at Hemlock Lodge at the Pine Hills. The verses have a familiar swing that will be appreciated and will compare favorably with some of James B. Elmore's best efforts. You are invited to read the poem and send in your guesses as to the author's identity:

The greatest attorney from the bar I Was ut Hemlock, and rowed afar Across the swollen, rising stream Where muses bask and sunlight gleams, And received his friend and returned again, While surges heaved upon She strand. He carried safe a labored mole, W ItU string attached it dug a hole. \V ith pleasure it amused its lord. An inspiration to the bard. With dignity he did command us, Even to the honored Landis, Not to touch the rooting thing, While ho would hold the cotton string, He, tirein?, hitched it to a stand While it was digging in the sand.

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toon was launched upon the waves, Where children bask and tourists lave It theu was lost from worlds that be, The labored mole was out at sea. There laughed with us—and jolly, too— A merry lad from oldlPeru. Our loving friend wu cherish yet From the old landmark of Lafayette. Far there came from Nebraska down, A man of stature and renown. Nice pictures, too, were taken there Of laureate statesmen very rare, Editors, bankers, merchant, chief, Made this coterie in relief. And, near by, stood upon the grass One man supposed wrote sassafras. But how this is we cannot tell, Dear Hemlock Lodge farewell, farewell!

Broke a Long Fast.

One of the big pythons in Gus Lambrigger's zoo that has not eaten anything since the 5th of last October, nearly nine months ago, broke a long fast yesterday and gulped down a big fat hen. The snake choked the chicken to death and then taking its head in its mouth slowly drew it into its stomach, the whole process taking about fifteen minutes. The chicken was eaten feathers and all. Mr. Lambrigger is greatly elated over the snake regaining its appetite as he feared it was going to starve to death.

This Beats all Records.

W. W. Morgan has -received word from the factory in New York that they have shipped the fireworks for the Elks'Fourth of July celebration, and that the consignment weighs over 600 pounds and consists of 368 pieces and 15 set displays. This box, at ordinary retail prices, would sell for over one thousand dollars. This is no doubt the largest single display ever purchased by a place the size of Crawfordsville. The first rocket will be touched off promptly at 8 p. m.

Our Clubbing List.

THE CRAWFORDSVILLE WEEKLY JOURNAL has a clubbing list as follows: THE JOUBNAL and Chicago Inter-Ocean....II.86 THE JOUBNAL and New York Tribune. 1.26 THE JOUBNAL and New York Trl-Weekly

Tribune 1.76 TUB JOURNAL and Cincinnati Gazette 1.86 THE JOURNAL and St LMuialOlobe-Demo-crat, (semi-weekly) ,„.1.60 THE JOUBNAL and Louisville Semi-Week-ly CourUr-Jounial 1.60 THE JOURNAL and Agricultural Epitomist 1.86 (The only agricultural paper in. the world printed on a farm.)

Married Wednesday Evening. George W. Green and Martha A. Ranedell were married at the home of the bride, 403 west Main street, Wednesday evening by 'Squire S. O. Stil well.

PART FIRST

PERSONAL MENTION.

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

—Try Whitenack's Sunday sodas. —Whitenack's sodas are the best. —All the new drinks at Whitenack's. —Miss Alice Fall is visiting inlndianapolis.

Gen. Lew Wallace left yesterday for a trip to Cincinnati. Mrs. T. B. Eastman and son have returned to Indianapolis. —Mrs. T. B. Spillman is sick at her home 20.3 Chestnut street. —Miss Nina Anderson returned to Ladoga yesterday afternoon. —Don't miss seeing the Oberammergi#u Passion Play at the Big Store next week. —Frank Maxwell and wife attended the revival meetings at Ladoga Monday night. —Miss Julia Davis has returned from the east whore she has been attending school. —Mr. and Mrs. Frank Britton are entertaining Mrs. G. H. Wilkens, of Nashville, Tenn. —Mrs. Mattie Wasson returned to

Waveland on Wednesday after a visit here with relatives. •—Mrs. Richard Schweitzer and daughter returned Saturday from a visit in Topeka, Kan. —Miss Bessie Bridges has gone to spend a vjeek with her cousin, Miss Bertha Caster, at Roachdale. —Dr. A. A. Swope was called to Coatsville last Monday by the illness of his brother, Dr. R. E. Swope. —Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Vancleave left Monday for an extended trip to the Thousand Islands, near Buffalo. —Roy Wert, of New Market, left last Monday for Wisoonsin, where he will attend school this summer. —Mrs. J. Sidener returned to Indsanapolis last Monday after a five weeks' visit here with relatives. —Ed Voris, C. E. Lacey and Mao Stilwell went to Frankfort yesterday to attend a shooting tournament. —Miss Grace Blnford Smith, of Bay City, Mich., is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Binford. —Another week's performance of the Oberammergau Passion Play at the Big Store. —Tom Boraker has gone to Indianapolis where he had a surgical operation performed at the St. Vincent hospital. —Mrs. John L. Davis and Mrs. L. T.

Miller have gone to Terre Haute to attend the wedding of their niece, Misa Mary Gwynn. —The famous Palmer hammocks, unexcelled for beauty, strength and durability, at Brower Bros.' book store, Crawfordsville. —F. A. Jordan, T. R. Robinson, M. S. McCann and Ola Dorsey went to Lafayette yesterday to attend a meeting of the agents of the Metropolitan insurance company. —James Sidener, Merle Sidener, and Mrs. G. M. Henderson, of Indianapolis Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Heffner and Mr. and Mrs. Aus Sumner, of Hillsboro,and A1 Coons, of Waynetown, were in the city Monday to attend the funeral of Will Evans.

Marriage License.

James W. Green and Minnie L. Hall. John N. McCollum and Luda Puckett. John A. Buser and Susan E. Folliok. George W. Green and Martha L. Ransdell.

Gordon F. Robinson and Jenney M. Bennett. Milton Henry Lidakay and Bertie' Lee Foster.

Enoch Pearson Leath and Celestia Coen IvIcCauley.

Performance to Continue.

The production of the Passion Play this week has bean so much appreciated, and has called forth so much praise we have made arrangements with the management at an enormous expense, and to accommodate all that wish to see it, to continue it all of next week. During the first few performances the attendance was not large, many fearing it was not a proper subject for public performances, but after hearing from those who ventured to see It, of the realistio manner in which this great sabject was presented by the wonderful moving pictures and the impressive leoture accompanying them, so many have wished to attend we have found it impossible to accommodate all this week, hence the continuance for next week. Everyone should take advantage of the extension and see this marvelous exhibition. The performances are absolutely free of all charge, for we give a ticket with every purchase of 50c or more. Country people are especially invited to attend.

TBE BIG STORE, L. Bisohof.

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