Liberty Express, Volume 13, Number 33, Liberty, Union County, 17 March 1916 — Page 8

Your clothes for Spring arc ready THEY'RE really yours; made for you, bought for you, priced for you; one of the chief thing's this store is for is to render just this service to you. Hart Schaffner & Marx '.. made the clothes; designed the styles; put the sound, reliable, all-wool fabrics and other materials into them; put the fine, careful, hand needlework into them. All we had to do was to pick out the right things; we did. They're here. The prices are low for such clothes. Come in early. - '

FRED

THE BIG STORE The Home of Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes

dwelling by (leoigt Job'. The Method

ic bad preaching here as far back as

ENTER MEXICO

of meeting the loved one again, for J-oire had made hin iieace with ;d an.l

the coming of tin fust settlers. Preach- j Carranza Troops Join American Army in ; professed bid faith in the saving gm-,.

HISTORIC SKETCHES OF UNION COUNTY By W. N. McMahan. (Continued from last week.)

Our county, in addition to its large number of. useful citizens, has furnished a few who became famous. John F. Miller was a U. S. Senator from a western state, while Ambrose E. Burnside became commander of the Army of the Potomac, Governor of Rhode Island, and U. S. Senator from the same state. In the realm of literature, we claim Dr. Orpheus Everts and Joaquin Miller "Who learned to sing in Nature's solitude, Among the free wild birds and antlered deer, In the primeval forest and the rude Log cabin of the Western pioneer."

Town of Brownsville Industries In

habitants ChuTches 1820 to i860. (Written by I J. Cully and read at the Centennial exercises given by the school on Friday, March .1.) The bind on which Hi owjinville now fitaitd was purchased from the United States government by Aaron Anhbrook and Charles MeOathlin in October, 1815. The town was platted and laid out in 20O lots for Thomas Constant by James Leviston, surveyor. Later there was an addition made by a man by the name of Smith and was called Smith's addition. This lies where the Methodist church is located. This was the first town laid out in what is now Union county. . Brownsville was in what is now Fayette county until 1821. When from

Franklin, Fayette and Wayne counties, the county of Union was made, there had been considerable strife and ill feeling on account of this territorial division of this territory, which made neces-' sary the establishing of a new county. The new county was formed and given the name of Union in the hope, that the name might help to restore a spirit of harmony and good fellowship among the inhabitants of the counties. Uazillit Trail, with a band of men, began to cut and clear away the timber for the location of Hrownsville in the year 1818. His pen, a man of 75 years

.of age, wrote us some fifteen years ago, and upon receipt of our reply came here to see the town that his father had

helped to locate. The writer enjoyed a long talk with him and received much valuable information regarding the early history of the town. County Seat. The county seat was located here by an act of the legislature December 31, 1H21. The following legislative committee was appointed to locate the seat of government for the new county: William Major of Dearborn, John Cillihand of Switzerland, and Joseph Uently of Itipley county. They met here at the

home of Frederick Yonse in . February, 1822. Dunlapsville had now been platted and there was a aharp rivalry between the two towns for the seat of government.

The committee decided iu favor of

Brownsville. The first sheriff was Wil

liam Youse; the first clerk, James Leviston; the first board of comniiiioner8 was Thomas Cully, Aaron Stanin and Jonathan Hunt. The boardiof commissioners met on March 11, lc22, and ordered the erection of the first jail. It stood where the school house burn now stands. It was built of hewn logs and had two apartments one for Jebtors

and one for criminals. The entire cost of the building was $438. Pxnjamin Strong, for constructing the building, received the sum of $128.00. Court House. There was no court house built at this time but a two-story brick building that stood just south of where the Swan property now i was used for the court house. M. K. Kggeliion was the first judge and James Leviston, clerk. The first case set for trial was for an assault and battery and waa vithdrawn by the attorneys before it came to trial.

The second case was one brought by a

young lady against some parlies for slander. It came to trial and a verdict was returned in favor of the plaintiff. The village of Liberty had iow been platted and on account of its being more centrally located, the county seat was moved there in 18.24. After several attempts the town of Brownsville was incorporated December 24, 1 S-IH. Churches. About the year 180) or 1810, the Old School Baptists erected a log church on the piece' of land owned by the Dungans just south of the Methodist cemetery. It was made of hewn logs. It ws heated by means of a large fire-p'ace and greased paper instead of glass was used in the windows. A burial place surrounded the church. This society in a few years disbanded and the house was torn down and moved to the east side of town and used in the erection of a Bchool house. This build

ing is still standing and is tucdas a

ing was held 111 the cabin homes until 1818, when a brick church was erected just south of the present place of worship. It was in this church, during an old-time revival service, that Sarah Locket, a devout Christian young lady, fell into a trance from which she never woke. Her body lay in state in the church for some time and was visited by hundreds of people. The congregation soon outgrew the little brick church and" in 1S44 the present place of worship was built, the ground beig donated by M. J. Watt, and he and Isaac Webster gave most of the timber used in the building. Among the earl' prominent members were the Youses. Staggs, Websters, Riders. Sangstons, Yarvans, Bovds, and Shirkevs.

The camp meeting was held on what is now the Hell farm north of town. The Brownsville charge was among the strongest and most prosperous circuit in the Ohio valley. It was served by such noted circuit preachers as Andrew and James Havens, Hev. Pruner, Jackson Tarkington, and others. The Presbyterians about 1830 built a log church on what is now the C. U. cemetery. It prospered for some years but finally the membership disbanded. (Continued ne.xt week.)

Pursuit of Villa,

JAS. E. WATSON

Gave Notice that He Will Contest Floor of Convention.

J. C. Smelaer, justice of the peace, is carrying a petition which he ha9 been asking some republicans to sign, to present to the delegates to the state convention to ask that James E. Watson, who was defeated at the primary by Harry E. New for State Senator, be given the nomination for Senator for the short term and conceeding that New should have the nomination for the long term for which he and Watson have been contending. The vacancy caused by the death -of the Democratic Senator Shively will be filled by appointment by the Governor, and the appointee will hold the Senatorship until after the next general election, when the vacancy will be filled by the election. Mr. Watson the other day served notice that he would contest the election of New on the convention floor, though New received a plurality of votes in the primary, and Watson has made the sug

gestion that the Marion County vote

which elected New should be disregarded. As Watson's ability in controlling Convention is notorious, there would be very strong probability of his nomination over New, though the action that he

republicans.The death of Senator Shively, which would ha probably left a, chance for Watson's nomination, ha however, now in view of what Watson has done, only served to complicate the situation for the republicans. "Will" Hays, republican state chairman, has already announced that he will enter the lists as a candidate and in spite of all that Watson's friends that still stick to him can do, it appears that his hopes of nomination have gone glimmering, and the local justice's attempt to help restore peace in the republican party is a hoeless and a thankless task.

Brig. (Jen. John J." Perching, with more than 4,M0 troops began the purotiit in Mexico, Wednesday, of Francisco Villa, whose raid across the lorcler on Thursday, the 9th, cause! President Wilson and his cabinet to decide to put an army into Mexico to kill or capture him with his followers. Ever since the news of the raid on Columbus, N. M., in which fifteen American citizens were murdered by the outlaw and his band whose purpose was evi

dently to involve us in a war with Mexico, troops have been mobilizing along the border and the United States have been sending provisions and munitions until what was considered an adequate

force and proer preparation for an invasion was provided. The United States have exchanged notes with the Carranza government, our government making it plain to the provisional authorities there that our purpose was merely to punish the bandits and to prevent any further deplorable occurrance of the kind. Venustiano Carranza in asking assurances as to the intentions of the United States, insisted only that hia army be given the same privilege to cross the border in pursuit of outlaws, and a most satisfactory agreement has been reached by which we have secured the co-operation of the Carrauze forces in rounding up the bandits. It has taken some days to begin effective military operations in this little country to the south but this calls attention to the fact that the task is one of considerable projKrtions, greater than is usually realized until some study is given to the extent and kind of territory to be invaded and some thought in regard to the kind of a foe the American ohlier is asked to hunt. And we realize now as we perhaps did not a year or more ago how distasteful intervention in troubled Mexico would be to the United States. Little less than he has done has been

expected of the bandit Villa for some time but it is time that the good people of the united States are waking up to the fact that there has been in the Unit

ed States a war party, and that "Amer

ican citizens" have been active to cause the United States to go to war with the Mexican people, and not from patiotic motives, but for commercial reasons based on the facts that Mexico is blessed

or cursed with too much wealth for the amount of education distributed among

her oppressed petple. The patience that we have exercised

and the time (well spent) to mobilize

our band aaginst the bandits should be

proof that the people of the United

of Christ during the pastorate ot ;),,. iHcv. O. R. New-comb in 1!U.J. : As the world might view it. his Wi1 , h 11 uneventful life but who can jiiiie of things small or great . save Jod. who I looketli 011 the heart of man and not on jthe outward appearance!

CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our heaiti.lt thanks, through the columns of the V.

I press, to our neighbors and friends for th eir sympathy, aid and kindness duri ing the sickness and death of our -

Ioved husband and father. Mrs. Lou Whiteman, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Heids. Wilbur Whiteman.

TO AID CRIPPLES

Asa Bradrick, Former Union County Citizen, Philanthropist.

Asa V. Bradrick, a former Union county citizen, and resident of Liberty, who went West where he made a fortune, will be remembered by a largnumber of our citizens, who will be in terested in the following dispatch ot March 4th from Spokane, Wash., an.i published iu the Los Angeles Times: - "With the purpose of devoting the remainder of his life to a plan for the canof crippled children of the United States. Asa V. Bradrick, Spokane millionaire lumberman, today announced his retirement from active business life. He has acquired title to several hundred acres of rich dairy land near Cheney, Wash. After spending a month in Los Angeles, to which city ho is on flip way, U will work out a plan to donate his services to a campaign.

CHAUTAUQUA MEETING

All Interested in Coming Event Invited. Saturday Evening.

are not covetous or bloodthirsty or over

ly aggressive aa may be some individuals who claim citizenship "with us.

GEORGE WHITEMAN

Death Occurred On Last Friday, neral at Dunlapsville.

Fu-

METHODIST CHURCH

Congregation Have Church Dinner Friday. Special Services.

A large number of the members of the Methodist church congregation and a number of invited gue-ds enjoyed an elegant dinner served by the ladies of the church on Friday. The Rev. Dr. Stansfield and Mrs. Mansfield arrived on the 12:30 train from Indianapolis and their presence added to the enjoyment of the occasion. At 2:30 Dr. Stansfield took part in the service that was held and delivered a fine senium. This meeting and serivee was in part preparation for a series of evangelistic services that are being held.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARTY.

Mrs. James Irwin and Mrs. Cecil Irwin will entertain this afternoon at what promises to be a mos't delightful St. Patrick's day party. Invitations in appropriate rhyme have

been issued to twenty expected guests

and shamrock favors for each lady will la? presented as she enters. A "Pat" contest will be a feature of

the entertainment and the color scheme

of green and white in the decorations will also be carried out in the luncheon. Mrs. II. 0. Wray, of Dayton, will sing several little Irish songs, accompanied by Miss Xell Harrell.

TOO MANY DOGS. As usual, there i a surplus of dogs running at large while the assessor is making him rounds. Monday night the night watchman used his revolver effectively in quieting a disturbance from

the above cause.

The death of George Whiteman occurred at the home of his son-in-law, Herbert "Fields, near Dunlapsville, on Friday, March 10, after a long illness. Mr. Whiteman was born December 2.", IStifi, and was a son of Frank Whiteman. His health had been failing for the past year or more and for the past fewweeks it was known that his condition was very serious. . Pesides other relatives who mourn his death he is survived by his wife, Mrs.

Ixti Whiteman. Funeral services were held at the Dunlapsville Presbyterian church on Sundav and the sermon was delivered by

the Rev. David K. Moore. Interment was at the cemetery there. The following memoir was read at the service: Memoir. Oorge W. Whiteman was born Decernler 2.", 18ai. Departed this life March 10, 11)10. aged 49 years, 2 months and 14 days. His birthplace was in Union county, Ind., where the greater part of his life was spent. Of his father's family there remains one sister, Mrs. Nannie Sweigcrt, of Hamilton, O. He was united in marriage to Miss Ixui Rigor November 22, ltf!.". To this union were born two children, one son and one daughter Wilbur Whiteman and Marie Whiteman Fields. His last sickness covered a jwriod of about six months, during which time he was carefully nursed by his faithful wife and children. His death occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Herbert Fields. It is needless to speak of his honest, upright life among the friends who knew him so well. His life was spent in the service of others and how 'well that service was per for mini is testified to by those who employed him, and would do honor to his memory today. He had

seen many hardships of life, but also many joys in the love of his family, his friends and his fiod. Death always brings sorrow to those

who remain, but in this case it is not sorrow without hope but joy in the hope

A meeting in the interests of the coming Lincoln Chautauqua will be held in the Commercial Club rooms on Saturday evening at 7:1.. Mrs. Paulsen, of the Lincoln Company. will be here in ralV- vi-r- - 1 .i .

- i'iaiia A I ill iu flirilish snmo infnrm.itimi :n - 1 i

-- '.v iivimukivii in irgaiu to the program and talent that will be fudnished us. Interest in the Chautauqua is not confined to members of the committee and the meeting which promises to be intending is open to. the pVnVTHE TOURNAMEK1(Continued from first individual player ii a factor jpnsdend. The above mythicafvar?ity, wit1 HarohJL

the strongest possible combination from material picked- from the qua da of ninety-one players participating here. J In the matter of forwards, Brown ano Uossert are easy selections. The. ability of forward "Brownie" ia not questioned. His everlasting supply of nerve and grit, combined with his natural ability at the forward Ksition rates him as easily the btt basket shooter in the district lists. Posnert's ierformance in the Mt. Summit game yesterday when he trapped ten field and a number of foul point markers is but a characteristic performance of the lengthy Brook ville foreman. C. Porter, of Richmond, and Stevens, of Liberty, are next choice. Hill, Winslow, Kampe, Knglish and Jeffries are all good men and worthy of consideration in making a final selection.

Center position lies between Vic Lawsou, of New Castle, and Rus Parker, of Richmond. Players of equal ability, the ii i i i

A. ii. man is Known preierence oiuy liecause of the fact that he has had more experience than the Quaker pivot cover. Lawsoti is a veteran of four years. Parker has played varsity basket ball for but one year. lierce, of Carthage, is a consistent jerformer and will run second to Iawson and Parker. Millbourne, the giant Ii. H. S. center, is all-star material. Perhaps the la-st guard in the district is Johnny Mcranda, of the Quaker crew. His right to first choice of the guard berths need not be questioned. Ros, aggressive defense man of the New Castle crew, is another top-notcher. Cy Pitts. Richmond; Captain Davis, Lib erty; Diehl. of New Castle; Youts and Shirk, of Brook ville; Dye and Linscott, of Carthage, are men who will bear watching.

Men's suits dry cleaned, $1.25 suit, at Bond's.

Dennis Gleas'on & Son Will have a car of hortet here Saturday or the first of the week

UNION THEATRE FRANK A. IRWIN, Manager. .I1"'., Geraldine Farrar In "CARMEN" APRIL 1st lEiHi . Matine. and Night

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 The Nation's Coming Star MARGERY DAW In the Noted Play "THE CHORUS LADY" , First Thy to run two yeara In New York

WEDNESDAY, MAR. 22

"THE SECRET SIN with BLANCH SWLKT Again Playing a Double Role Good and Pad. Her latest and best picture.

THURSDAY, MARCH 23 Special for Children and Grown-ups Ann Murdock and Richard Travers In Clyde Fitch'a Comedy -CAPTAIN JINKS" Of the Horse Marines.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 Illanche Ring in "THE YANKEE GIRL" This Star and Play Speaks for Itnelf. Here one week from Saturday.

Never before have we offered such a per

fect program. Look and witch for dates.

Marguerite Clark in "Still Water"

Mary Tick ford in "Madame Butterfly

llenrv 11. Wattball in "The Raven House Teten in "The Great Divide" and "The Rosary"