Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 6 December 1901 — Page 1
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VOL. 54—NO. 49
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CRAWFORDSVILLE. INDIANA, FRIDAY DECEMBER 6 1901-SIXTEEN PAGES
SURPRISED AN OLD SOLDIER.
Foster Williamson Receives a Testimonial of Regard From His Comrades and Friends Which
Completely Overcomes Him.
DARLINGTON, lad., Deo. 4.—Last Sunday was the fifty-eighth birthday of Foster Williamson, and as a testimonial of their affectionate regard, a number of his oil comrades, neighbors and friends planned and executed a surprise dinner for him. We found him on a farm south of town surrounded by wife and an interesting family of boys and girls. Jim Stewart had been delegated to entice him away from home in the morning. Jim performed his part so that to Foss the surprise was complete, and he grasped the hand of each guest with tears trickling down his cheeks. The day was spent in a social way by conversation and vocal music. The Stewarts were there. The dinner occupied some three hours, and was a real surprise dinner. After dinner on behalf of the company, S. S. Martin, in a rip-roaring speech of fully a minute presented Mr. Williamson a bdautlful rocker. He arose to reply and between his sobs made the most effective speech we ever listened to in these words: "God bless you all." All realized that it came from the heart, and all were amply paid for attending. The soldiers were represented by E. P. McClaskey, B. F. Gilliland, JosephiCorns, W. H. Custer, John Finney, A. W. Mote, W. R. Lynch, E. H. Russell and S. S. Martin. Accompanying these were Jim and Mort Stewart, Albert Mullen, John Trumble, John Hays, L. W. Peterson,
R. C. Harper, Robert Reynolds, A. H. Pickett, and Curt McCalip, of Crawfordsville. Many of these had their wives and families, which, by a singular coincidence, made the number equal the age of Mr. Williamson. The lengthening of the shadows reminded all that one of the most beautiful of winter days was drawing to a close and we must part. Goodbyes were given &nd we were gone.
Randolph Foster Williamson wa8 born in Ohio Dec. 1st, 1843, coming to this county when yet a boy. Our first knowledge of him was when he was learning to plow corn under the tutelage of John Peterson on Potato Creek, with one horse and a single shovel plow. He continued to work among the farmers of this neighborhood until the breaking out of the war in 18(31. On the 18th of September of that year he was mustered as corporal of Company 1,10th Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry, serving with his command in its various marches and engagements, arriving at Chickamauga on the 19th of October, 18G3, where for two days he took an active part in that historic battle, and was captured during the fight on the 20th. After laying in several minor camps for prisoners he was safely landed in Andersonville where, with thousands of others, he starved, sickened and almost died. Yet but a boy he suffered the pangs of hunger. Naked he stood the heat of the torrid sun daily he watched the dead corded up and hauled off. Emaciated, haggard and weary, for eighteen long months he waited, watched and prayed, his mind and heart far to the north with the old 10th Indiana. Time and again did he try to escape, digging tunnell after tunnell—his only reward was punishment. Discouraged, with no hopes of relief, the confederacy offered him the only alternative he had ever received—that of taking the oath. Foss reasoned that the confederacy was all wrong and would soon be wiped out of existence, their oath not binding and thereby no sin, and an outlet to him for his long cherished hopes for a chance to run the guantlet. He accepted and in three days was on the run with the guards and bloodhounds after him. A stripling of a boy, naked, hungry and weak, rushing through sloughs, wading and swimming streams, blundering, scratching and bleeding through heavy forests of timber, every white man an armed foe, yet with all this and more, he bid the southern confederacy a long adieu. After weary months of this, by the help of God and the ever ready darkey, he was mustered out some time after his regiment, at Indianapolis on the 1st day of September, 18(55. a little less than 22 years of age. To-day he is an old man at 58 the effects of this—yet that One act of his in effecting his escape has so far deprived him of his just dues—a pension. We, his comrades, with no suffering as soldiers compared to hi?, yet receive our quarterly bounty, we honor and appreciate his services as a soldier and his motive, coupled with eternal grit, in gaining his command and home, sweet home.
TO CURE A COLD IX ONE DAT Taie Laxative Bromo Quinine TabJets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on each box. 25c.
Mr. Dice Will Remain in Indiana. It develops that a few hours before the civil service law was applied to the rural free delivery branch of the postal service, a large number of inspectors were dismissed by telegram from General Superintendent Machen.
Most of the men dismissed had served under Frank M. Dice, who was let out as superintendent of the middle division. It is announced that Dice will be made a special agent and at the request of Indiana members of congress he will be assigned to Indiana. The original Intention was to send him to the far we6t.—Indianapolis Sentinel.
Officers P. O. S. of A. Commandery. The P. O. S. of A. commandery at their meeting Wednesday elected the following ollicers for the ensuiug term:
Commander—Clarence Stroh. Senior Vice-Commander Walter Hoff.
Junior Vice-Commander—Joe Duckworth. Recorder—S. D. Symmes.
Purser—H. E. Griffith. Guard—Avery Barnes. Picket—Chas. Reiman. Inspector—M. A.-Kelley. Financier—O. H. Flannigan. Captain—W. W. Goltra. Delegate to the next convention in Pennsylvania in April—S. D. Symmes.
Suy dam- Wilkinson.
Wednesday evening, Nov. 27, at the home of,the bride's] parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wilkinson, near Waynetown occurred the marriage of Miss Gertrude Wilkinson and George S.Suydam. About fifty friends wltnessod the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. Burkhart, of Irvington, and after the vows had been spoken the bride and groom led the way to the dining room, which had been appropriately decorated with plants and flowers, where an elegant dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Suydam are both excellent young people and will reside on a farm just south of Waynetown. Their many friends extend best wishes for their future life.
Lodge Election.
Montgomery Lodge, No. 50, F. and A. M., have elected officers for the coming yaar as follows:
W. M—W. M. White. S. W.—R. M. McMaken. J. W. —Clarence"Severson. Treas.—Charles Goltra. Sec.—L. A. Foote. Trustee—D. C. Smith. The appointive officers will be named later. $1.00 to 1903.
As a special inducement to new subscribers for THE JOURNAL we now offer it the balance of this year and all of next, to January 1, 1903, for $1. The
sooner this offer is accepted the more you get for the money. Orders will be received by mail, through our agents, or at the office.
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Notice.
The Montgomery County Fanciers Association will meat in Carver & Carver's office Thursday, December 12th, at 1:30 sharp, to complete arrangements for the show to be held the 19th to 23d of this month. All members requested to be present and all other poultry and pet stockraisers are requested to meet with us. SECRETARY.
Death of Mrs. Hoffman's Father. Mrs. Fred Hoffman was called to RochesterWednesday by a telegram announcing the death of her father, Mr. Sohoup. Mr. Hoffman had been visit-
Killed In a Runaway.
Wednesday morningElisha Campboll, of New Richmond,drove to Lafayette on business. While In the city his horses became frightened and ran away, throwing him out and fatally injuring him. He was taken into tho sheriff's office near by and died in a few minutes. He was fifty years old and leaves a wife and two children.
S "Hon. John Grlggsby." On next Tuesday night, December 10th, Frank Keenan will appear at Music Hall in his play, "Hon. John Griggsby." Mr. Keenan, it will be remembered, appeared.-here last season in "A Poor Relation," and made a big hit. His company is larger and stronger than ever this year.
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.
We ehall take it as a favor if any subscriber who fails to receive THE JOURNAL regularly will promptly notify us by postal
Obituary. (Contributed
While gloom and sadness touches the heart of the writer under circumstances not at all strange we fulfill the last wish of our departed friend, John Milton Lolland, who was born in Waynetown, Ind., June 23, 1S46, and died at his home north of the city November 30, 100.1, For many long years the writer has known Milt, as he was familiarly known, and so well acquainted with his wii-hes, his heart's desires, that we have been aware for soma time this task would fall upon us.
lng in Rochester and the day before had written a letter to his wife telling *»«.. v.~,„ i, .u .u occasion, a sumputoua dinner her how well her father was, and the -t wa3 prepared and served and the guests notice of his sodden death p.nmo as .i_.notice of his endden great shock.
card. pttlnimiy injuring me brought homo yesterday^.
Twenty-six years ago last November in the full bloom of his youth, he led her he most loved, Eva Snyder, to the marriage altar, and now faithful and true as he had promised so long as he would live, kissed her goodbye. His children and grandchildren gathered closely around while the father softly advises them in regard to the future on earth and the religious preparation of heart for tho coming life in store for the faithful. Milt did not join the church until just before death, but his business with God was fixed, his affairs on earth attended to, his work done.
He was a merciful man. Like Shakespeare he believed mercy decends from heaven, like the gentle rain it falls on the rich and poor alike. He was a Bible scholar and loved the mysterious things of that sacred book. He believed that prophecy was being fulfilled at all times and on several occasions did he exchange views with tho writer in regard to the Holy City coming down from God out of heaven Rev. 21 :2, or that Daniel tells us about: "In the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom Daniel 24:44. No matter how he differed in his opinion from that of ours, with a smile and a goodbye he left U9.
In politics he was a Populist, tho oppressions of his fellow man seemed unbearable to him. He stood ready at all times to defend the principles of right and a wrong he despised. He was for years a brother correspondent and thiB writer has often been singed by his filling us up. He was a Mason and by that ordereo dear to him was laid to rest where
The moon above yon eastern hti! Climbs up the loftyisteep, The night winds steal with gentle wing
Above the flowers asleep. D. S. MORRIS.
A Surprise Announcement.
A number of guests were invited to the country home of Marshall A. Brown to spend Thanksgiving day. While the guests were partaking of a sumptuous dinner the following announcement was made: "On Wednesday, Nov. 20 1901, ao his home in this city, Rev. A W. Runyan united iu marriage Mar shall A. Brown and Olivei A. Johnson,' much to the surprise of the friends present.
Mr. Brown is a well known farmer living north of the city, while Mrs Brown ss known as an ardent church and Sunday school worker in the Bap tist church. After spending a pleas ant day the guests departed wishing N) v. and Mrs. Brown a long and happy life
A Surprise.
Last Sunday being ihe 48th birthday of Mrs. William A. Everson,her friends planned to make for her a pleasant surprise dinner. Perry, the son of Mrs. Everson, munaged to get his mother to take a buggy ride over the city with hiin, and when she ireturned home about twelve o'clock she found about forty-five of her relatives and friends assembled to greet her. Sho wa9 presented with a beautiful pair of gold glasses and other articles as mementos o' the occasion. A sumputoua dinner
left late in the afternoon wishing MrsEver6on many such other birthdays
A School House Debate.
There will be another debate at the Offleld school house Saturday evening, Dec. '7. Edgar A. Rice, George M. Barnes and Samuel Fisher have the affirmative of the question "Resolved, that the negro problem is a greater menace to the nation than the temperance question." The negative will be championed by Lonnie Harwood, Perry Everaon and Henry Rice.
Notice t* Hunters.
We the undersigned farmers forbid any and all hunters from hunting game of any kind on our farms unless by permission.
Arcbioald Martin, sr. James M. Galey, Human A. Bratton, Charley M. Br&tton, Thomas A. Davidson
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Samuel W. Galey, 'William S. Galey, Wurnor 11. Galey, Catharine J. Hipea, J. J. Evans,
j. G. Vanscoyoo.
Ankle Crushed.
Win. Doyle, who has been working for some time at Miohiean City, met with quite a painful injury there Wednesday while helping in the removal of an elevator. A large fly wheel fell on his left leg, crushing the ankle and painfully injuring the limb. He was
PART FIRST
AS 1 HEY COME AND GO.
—A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Verd Oaley last Friday. —A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. (J. W. Buck at noon Saturday. —Firman Davis has disposed of his tailoring business in this city and will move to Indianapolis. —Perry Stump and Hugh Flarter went to Chicago Tuesday to buy two car loads of Staver buggies.
Miss Emma Hays left Wednesday afternoon for El Paso, Texas, where she will spend the winter.
J. J. lnsley aud W. W. Morgan went to Chidago Tuesday afternoon to see the live stock exposition. —Ed Lepper returned Wednesday afternoon to the soldiers' home in Lafayette after a visit here with relatives.-
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tevobaugh returned Monday night from Kokomo where they went on their wedding trip
Art Davis aud family, who have been visiting his father, Warren Davis, returned homo to Indianapolis yester-. day.
Albert Davis, of Chicago, who has been visiting in the city several days, left Tuesday afternoon for New York city.
—Mrs. Thos. Collins returnedJWednesday afternoon to Kankakee, 111., alter a visit here with J. B. Swank and family. —Mr. and Mrs. Jere Keeney left restesday for a visit In Louisville, Ky., after which tbey will go to New Orleans for a stay. —Mrs. M. W. Harklns and son, who have been visiting her brother, D. P. Smith, returned home to Anderson Tuesday afternoon. —Mrs. D. C. Barnhill and daughter, Miss Lenora, loft yesterday for Tampa, Fia., and from there will go to St. Petersburg to spend the winter. —Warner SwcareDgen has returned from Chicago, where he has been having artificial legs fitted. The young man will be able to walk soon, In a very natural way.
Milt Lafland's Will Recorded. The will of Milt Lolland was recorded yesterday. All his real estate and property is left to his widow.
Broke an Ankle Bone.
Frank Layton, formerly of this city, but new employed with C. W. Meikle, of Indianapolis, is suffering from a severe broken ankle bone, caused by alighting from a wagon and he will be confined to his home for some time.
Probate Court. ,»
Finley P. Mount has been appointed administrator of the estate of the late G. W. Voris.
Eunice A. Pellley has been appointed administrator of the estate of Margaret A. Maxwell, deceased.
MARRIAGE LICCIMCS.
Char!c3 tiray and Lulu March. Cha». T. Hawker and Edith E. pont
Pier-
Agnes ...
Hurley W. Gill and Grace Kohls. Wiley B. Harris and Flossie Pearl Retliuger.
Return uate.
The Howard-Dorset Company which played hore last fair week, will be here for a return date next week for three nights, December 12th, 13th and 14th, and a bi{$ matinee Saturday, at popular prices.
Arranging a Programme.
A number of tho members of the farmers' instltutemet atthe small court room Wednesday to arrange for a programme for the institute, which will be held in this city Dec. 20 and 21. Jacob Harahbarger is president of the association and M. B. Waugh, secretary..,7.
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tetter List.
Following is the list of uncalled for letters remaining in tho postoffico at Crawfordsville, Ind., for the week ending December 4,1901. Persons calling for same will please say advertised: Anderson, H. D. Smith, M. a. Brundford, Mrs. J. D. Smith, «. H. Gvoen, Mollio Stone, Sallle Hucfner, J.C. Stone, Win. G. Moore. Barton Siueker, Luuy Shelley, E. E. Voarse, Luuru
Wilson, Dr. W. W. W.
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