Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 13 September 1901 — Page 1

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BIRDSELL and NEW TIFFIN

No better ironed or made wagons any place. We have cast and steel skein. Come and see the good points in our wagons.

MATRIMONIAL MONEY.

Indiana Drills,

5 Hoed and 8 Disc Drills. Always Reliable.

H. R. Tinsley & Co,

Celebrated

Eastman Kodak

Of course. They are the best and the easiest to operate, always ready, and load in daylight. Just the thing for an outing. Call and see them.

M. C. KLINE

THE RELIABLE JEWELER and OPTICIAN.

Pearl Myers, of Ripley Township, Comes to Grief While Raising Funds In a Questionable Manner.

Yesterday the police were notified that during the night previous some one had stolen about two bushels and a half of clover seed from the barn of Enoch Jenks, near Alamo. They *wero requested to look out for the thief and see if he did not try to sell the stuff in Crawfordsville. Officer

Doyle was at once dispatched to make around of the elevators to notify the buyers of the theft and at the warerooms of Crabbs & Reynolds he came upon a young man named Pearl Myers,

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of some seed. The seed he had corresponded in quantity to tho.se stolen and Officer Doyle at once began questioning Myers. In less than two minutes he had a confession from the

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utes the jail bad been reached. It is is stated that Myers intended to be married in a day or so to a Yountsville young lady and was raising money for the happy event when he nipped

clover ^eed. If this is true the marriage will have to be indefinitely postponed, unless it takes place in jail. Myers will probably plead guilty when court opens next week and will be sent to the Jeffersonville reformatory at once.

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The U. B. Conference.

Lebanon Reporter: The Upper Wabash conference of the United Brethren church convened to-day in this city. The conference includes the central and northern portions of Indiana and one district in eastern Illinois. There are something like one hundred and sixty churches in the conference.

The opening session was held this afternoon, beginning at 2 o'clock. The attendance was good, but a number of the delegates have not yet arrived. The attendance so far is estimated at about one hundred delegates.

Rev. W. M. Weekly, of Dayton, O., bisaop pro tem, will arrive this evening and preside over the various sessions. This afternoon's session was presided over by Rev. A. M. Snyder, of Danville, 111. During the afternoon in all the prayers the stricken President of the great republic was remembered and fervent petitions were made for his recovery.

The conference will continue over Sunday and matters of considerable importance are to be transacted.

Will Convene on Monday.

The September term of the Montgomery circuit court will begin on rext Monday. The docket is large but there are no cases of more than passing importance booked for trial.

For Divorce.

Wm. Olinger has sued his wife Sarah for divorce. They mated last October but Sarah soon left him after displaying a cruel disposition.

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THE FAIR.

The Usual Big Thursday Crowd Coines to the feller of the Association.

The Tuesday crowd at the fair was not large and owing to the rain the Wednesday crowd was positively bad, but the Thursday crowd came up to the limit and gave the management of the fair good heart. In spite of the overcast weather of the early morning the crowd began to arrive on schedule time and as the hours passed with the promise of a beautiful day thousands began to pour into the grounds. Down town the crowd was large and the hack drivers did a rushing business hauling people to the grounds. There everything was lovely. There was no mud and no dust, and the conditions for a pleasurable day were ideal. Never bad the grounds looked prettier and seldom was a larger crowd present to enjoy the day.

TUESDAY'S RACES.

The speed programme Tuesday ia the fair was not very extensive, and in only one race were the spectators shown a good contest. This exception was in the first race, the half mile and repeat run, in which Roahanna finished ahead of the favorite, Mina B. The first named won the first and third heats, the last in a hard drive. The mile and repeat run was taken in straight heats by Frank B. with Prairie King second.

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Following is a summary of the two races: ONE HALF MILE AND RBPBAT RUN.— Purse $50. Roahanna 12 1 MinaB 2 12 Miss Kay 3 dr. Minnls 4 3 dr.

Time— :52, :51!4, :62. MILE AND KEPEAT HUN.—Purse #100. Frank 1 1 Prairie King 3 2 Watson Rebel 2 3 Jim Flood 4 4

Time—1:49, 1:49.

The hippodrome features introduced this year for the first time by the fair association, proved to strike the popular fancy to a dot, and they were really worth seeing. The first was the standing Roman race, in which two teams of three horses each were pitted against each other. The riders make their daring ride in record time, and come whirling down the stretch neck and neck, ending with a grandstand finish. The chariot race is no less exciting,the two teams of four horses each flying around the track in a way that would make Ben-Hur fe6l cheap. Prof. Lotto comes in for his share of the praise though it is not near the attraction that the races are, but it is doubtful if any other man could be found on the grounds that would duplicate the performance. Another thing that may be said of it is that the man who measured the ladder and pronounced it to be eighty-five feet long must have been troubled with defective vision. Sixty feet is some high though, and the young man who does the drop is entitled to the credit of having an abundant supply of nerve.

WEDNESDAY'S RACES.

As a result of the heavy rain Wednesday, only one of the two| scheduled for Wednesday was pulled off. The track was wet and it was only at three o'clock that Supt. Insley decided to put on at least one race, and accordingly the first race, the 2:35 pace, was called. Afield of eight starters answered the bell, and as all but one horse, Lloyd S., were practically unknown quantities here, the talent didn't know just exactly where to place their money in order to bring results, and of course the book makers came out long on the first heat. The event was supposed to lie between Merry Go and Genoa Wilkes, but neither of, these horses could do anything to Revenue Jim,who won in straight heats. Lloyd S., the Crawfordsville horse, looks like one that had it in him to make the rest of the field take up binoculars to follow his path, but if he has, he did not show it Wednesday.

Bellowing is the summary: Revenue Jim Ill Genoa Wilkes 2 2 5 Dewey 5 4 2 TennyS 3 7 4 Merry Go 7 6 Lloyd S 8

Time—2:233£, 2:23*, 2:22tf.

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out of twelve entries in the fruit display in agricultural hall. Nicholson's Son's and the Willis gallery both had fine exhibits of photographic work in Floral hall.

Lon Young again distanced all competitors in the coach horse department, he taking all the premiums offered,

Chas. Long's beautiful little black gelding took first place in the roadster class Wednesday in competition with a very strong field.

The big steer shown on the grounds is as large as many elephants and was born and raised in Sullivan county. He weighs 3.300 pounds.

T. J. Sidener has a display in floral hall, of the famous Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines No. 9, which shows all the good points of the machine.

Sunday was the biggest Sunday in the history of the association, and in the afternoon there was a continual stream of buggies coming in the grounds.

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FAIR NOTES.

The chicken exhibit is up to the usual standard of excellence and is a noisy place.

John Hicks, of New Market, made a fine display with his light Brahmas at the fair this week.

Allan Robertson, as usual, carried off all the ribbons offered on vegetables and farm products.

A. C. Nobes, of Darlington, Ind., made a fine display with the Black Hawk corn planter.

Mrs. John Bull took tea premiums

Floral hall never looked prettier than it does this year, with its decorations of flags of all nations. The pictures of popular national heroes are also prominently displayed.

The Belgian hare breeders are doing themselves proud this season and have over fifty hutches in the poultry de partment. The animals are of all sizes and colors, several black ones being shown. They attract much attention.

A record breaking crowd was in attendance yesterday. The morning trains all came in loaded to the guards, and a continuous stream of buggies, carriages and wagons entered the city from the surrounding country within a radius of twenty-five miles.

T. H. Buck, of Shelbyville. is here with stock, and in speaking of the fair here said that it eclipsed any fair he has attended, and that it is far superior to the Shelbyville fair, which has always had the reputation of being the best county fair in the state.

Arch [Bailey, superintendent of the horticultural department, in speaking oi the display said that "it is the finest in years, notwithstanding that this was supposed to be a bad year on fruit, The peaches and grapes especially are very fine, and he was loath to believe that they were grown in this section of the country.

Secretary Hulet? feels sore at the railroads for their failure in providing enough coaches to accommodate the crowd .irho wished to attend yesterdayExtra coaches would have been greatly appreciated, as many of the people in nearby towns did not giet to come because the trains were loaded before they reached them.

J. W. Taylor, R. R. No. 4, took about all the ribbons on Shropshire and Rambouillet sheep, Chester hogsand Jersey cows. He took moi'e premiums than any other exhibitor and has a grand exhibit of fine etock, his Jerseys being especially fine, and one of the best herds on the road. He has young and old stock of all kinds for sale at his farm near Yountsville.

The following awards were made Tuesday in the horse department: HEAVY DRAFT HOBSES, CLASS 2.

Stallions, four years old or over— George Warner, 1st: Geo. Sangster, 2d. Stallions, three years old and under four—Thompson & Bland, 1st George Sangster, 2d.

Stallions two years old and under three—Geo. Sangster, 1st Lafayette Stock Farm, 2nd.

Stallion one year old and under two— Henry Morris, 1st: G. W. Francis, 2d. Sucking horse colt —G. W. Francis, 1st.

Mare four years old or over—Geo. Warner, 1st and 2d. Mare 3 years old and under four— George Warner, 1st and 2d.

Mare two years old and under three— George Warner 1st and 2d. Sucking mare colt—George Warner, 1st and 2nd.

Stallion, one year old and under two —G. W. Francis, 1st. Sucking horse colt—G. W. Francis, first.

Mare one year old and under two— G. W. Francis, 1st. Sucking mare colt—G. W. Francis, 1st Wm. Murdocck, 2nd.

BROOD MAKES.

Best herd—Long i'oung, 1st Geo. Warner. 2d. JACKS AMJ MULES.

Best jack, any age—Earl Kirk patrick, 1st. Best pair mules—L. W. Peterson 1st.

Best mule, one year old or over— Wm. Comer, 1st. Best sucking mule—Wm. Murdock, 1st H. B. Butler, 2d.

A Carrier Pigeon Caught.

On July 20 Aaron H. Russell, living one mile west of Linden, captured a carrier pigeon in the barn of Tom Wilkins. The bird has on its leg a ring with the letter and number 11,329. Since its capture it has been given opportunity to fly away but re fuses to leave.

TOOK SOLID FOOD.

President McKlnley Better Yesterday Than at Any Time Since the Shooting.

Speciul to The Journal.

BUFFALO, N. Y., Sept. 12.^The following bulletin was issued by the President's physicians at 9:30 a. m. "The President spent a quiet and restful night, and has taken much nourishment. He feels better this morning than at any time. He has taken a little solid food this morning, and relished it. Pulse, 120: temperature, 100.2 degrees." "P. M. RIXEY, "ROSWF.LL PARK, "HERMAN MYNTKK, "EUGENE WASDIN, "M. D. MANN, "CHARLES MCBURNEY." "GEORGE B. CORTELYOU, Secretary to the President."

The following bulletin was issued by the President's physician at 6:20 a. m. "The President had a comfortable night. Pulse, 122: temperature, 100.2." "P. M. RIXEY.'

GEORGE B. CORTELYOU, Secretary to the President."

Special to The Journal.

BUFFALO, Sept. 12.—Dr. McBurney left Buffalo at o'clock. O He feels perfectlysafein going, his presence longer being necessary.

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GREEDY JIM.

He Over Keached Himself In Attempting to Make a Second Haul at the Same Place.

Wednesday a young man entored the clothing store of Warner & Peck and approaching Mr. Peck asked to look at some goods. He finally decided upon the purchase of a pair of panta loon supenders and a neck tie with all the rainbow tints. When these articles had been wrapped up he asked that they be charged to J. J. Insley, stating when questioned on that point that his name was Williams and that he w^s working for Mr. Insley who had been instructed to have the things charged When he had gone Mr. Peck became suspicious and finally called Mr. Insley up by phone and interrogated him. Mr Insley declared that he had no one by the name of Williams working for him and had instructed no one to buy goods on his account. Mr. Peck hung up the receiver and turning around was astonished to see his shady customer hanging over one of the cases in the front of the store devouring with his eyes some brilliantly illuminated shirts He had not overheard the conversation at the phone and smiling blandly when Mr. Peck came up said he had come back for "some more things." Mr. Peck at once charged the fellow with obtaining the goods under false pretenses. This the man denied but refused to talk to Mr. Insley over the phone. He said that he would go to the barn and blow him up right, and shot through the front door as though fired from a catapult. Mr. Peck ran after him and saw him run in Drury's saloon just north. The fellow ran through this place and into the alley back of it. He turned east at the alley by the old opera house and came out on Washington street again. Mr. Peck saw him tearing out for the friendly cover of north Green street and Inotified the police, who, from his description, had no trouble in recognizing the thief as Jim Goff, a notorious young tough who recently returned to Crawfordsville after a blessed absence of some months. They found him an hour or so later in the Maude S. saloon swigging beer and delightfully arrayed in his-"'purloined plumes. He was hustled off to jail and tho stolen goods taken from «him, he being allowed to spend the night in scanty raiment. As he was taken red handed he will hardly have the effrontery to stand trial for the offense.

Frank Seaman Here.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank JjSeaman, of Knoxville, Tenn., are visiting old friends here, they being on their way home from the G. A. R. encampment at Cleveland. Mr. Seaman Is junior vice commander of the national G. A. R. and is a leading citizen of eastern Tennessee. Grand Sunday Excursion to Champ lgn,

III., Sept. 15th—$1.00 Round Trip. The Big Four will run a grand Sunday excursion to Champaign next Sun day to attend the monster band tournament. All the big bands in Illinois and Indiana will participate. Train leaves Crawfordsville 8:56 a. m. $1.00 round trip. W. J. FLOOD, Agt.

PERSONAL MENTION.

Short Items Relative to the Comings and Goings of Crawfordsville^ Peopl* and Their Friends.

•1. F. Stutesman, of Peru, is in tha elty. —Mrs. Fred Brown, Is visiting here.

of Indianapolis,

John Hoffman, of Tipton, a marble cutter, has taken a position with Robert McMains. —Lee S. Warner went to Buffalo, N. Y. Wednesday called by the death of his father-in-law. —Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Sidener came up from Greencastle Sunday for a visit here with relatives.

Mrs. Anna Davis, of Chicago, ia the guest of her cousin, W. C. Stewart, while attending the fair.

Mrs. .1. W. Davis and children returned to Chicago Wednesday after a visit here with relatives.

Miss Anna Burns has returned from her extended visit to Niagara, the Pan-Amorican and Cincinnati. —Mrs. James E. Evans and Miss Mattie Coons left Saturday night for a visit with friends In Cleveland, O.

Mrs. D. L. Long left Monday for Chicago, where she joins her son Charles, and will go to Colorado with him.

Bruce Luckett left on Wednesday for a business trip through the south. He expects to be gone about three months.

Mr. and Mrs. August Mayer returned Monday from the Indiana Mineral Springs, where Mr. Mayer haw been for his health. —Chas. Long left Sunday for Colorado Springs, Col., where he goes In search of health. He was accompanied as far as Chloago by Ingram Hill. -FOR SALE—Thoroughbred Shropshire rams, yearlings, $7 spring lambs $5 per head. Also Poole seed wheat.. Miller Bros., Shannondale, Ind. —Mrs. Letitia M. Lee left Sunday for Chicago, where she will join Mr... Will H. Thompson, and leave with him-3 for Seattle, Wash., to spend the winter. —Ed Ohaver, the exclusive furnitur® man, says: "I don't bay goods in car lots to get old and shop worn, bub I buy quality and variety largely for my patrons to select from, and get & discount for cash. I don't sell at wholesale prices—nobody does—but at & small living profit." Two big rooms, 127-129 S. Washington street, Joel block. No stairs to climb and one price to all. 'Phone 901.

DECREASE IN DEATH RATE.

Total Number of Deaths In the During August Was 1,150.

State

The monthly report of the state board of health, given out Tuesday by Secretrry Hurty, shows that the total number of deaths in August was less b~ 250 than the previous month. Last month there were 127 deaths from typhoid fever, a small per cent, less than the number In August, 1900.

There was a slight increase of fatalities from diphtheria and pneumonia in August over the same month last year. The total number of deaths during the month in the entire state was 1,150. As is usually the case, the per cent, of deaths in the cities is mueh larger than in the small towns and the country districts.

Another Victim of the Roman Races. Another accident occurred during the races at the fair ground yesterday. It was at the close of the Roman standing race between the tandem teams. Each team is composed of four horses, two behind tho other two, tho driver standing on the rear pair. In some way the front pair of one of the teams got loose and continued around the track by themselves. When they got around again to the grand stand they ran into the other tandem team Including the driver, known as Sandy, who was knocked senseless and bleeding to tho ground. Medical attention was Immediately summoned and the victim revived. No bones were broken and it is hoped that there are no internal in juries.

Lew Was Lucky.

THE JouitNALyeaterday received the following telegram from L. W. Cochran: "STATU FAIR GROUNDS, Syracuse, N. Y.—THE JOURNAL, Crawfordsville, Ind.—Am through showing seventeen horses. Won fourteen firsts. Mark Hanna took first in pony class "LEW W. COCHRAK."

Probate Court.

W. M. Mills has been appointed administrator of the estate of Silas Mills. A. T. Thompson has been appointed administrator of the estate of Charles H. Pease.

Daniel Ebrigbt has been appointed administrator of the estate of George Eoiijjtit.