The Greencastle Democrat, Greencastle, Putnam County, 12 January 1895 — Page 1

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p -t y"~-4 _ •' tun r ii Ks*i y him I HE (jREENCASTLE DEMOCRAT.

VOL. III.

GRELNCASTLE, IND., SATURDA Y, J ANU A RY 12, 1893.

NO. 48.

THE RUSH

WE HAVE HAH IN Ol'R

M E IN'S AND B OYS' SUIT AND OVERCOAT DEPARTS.

MAS BEEN PHENOMENAL.

25 Per Cent Reduction Prom our already Low Prices on Suits and Overcoats means a big saving to the people of this vicinity. This sale will last but a short time longer. DON’T MISS IT. In our Children’s Dept, goods have been slaughtered and in many cases we have reduced prices one half. For Bargains visit THE BELL, CLOTHIERS - - AND - - FURNISHERS.

Closing’ Out Business. Wishing to retire from Business, HANEMANNS Will close out their Entire Stock FOR CASH. Groceries, Notions * N .? oys a t cost Bread Ueauced t,. THREE CENTS a Loaf. Lunch Counter ami Bakery Will be run until entire stock is sold.

SUDDEN DKVniS.

Two Old anil Well Known Residents ot Franklin Township Pay the Debt of Nature. George I*. Hartman, aged 7» years, was in | Ills usuiil health Saturday night when the i dealh messenger came to him without a] inomenl’a warning at bis home In Franklin township. He died with his clothing on about H o'clock. He hud not been in the best of health, but his sudden taking off was wholly unexpected by bis friends. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him. Mrs. Catherine HUill/., widow of the late William A. Stultr., deceased, died Hunday morning In Koachdale. of heart disease. She was visiting her daughter, Mrs. For ter, when her summons came, and she dropped dead without a moniest’s warning. Her age was 77 years. She was a daughter of Jesse ITider. wood, and grandmother of Ken I'. Curpenter, of the law firm of Smiley A Carpenter of this city. The funeral took place from hlsold home In Franklin tow nship.and the Interment was mini.' In the Hartman cemetery. A child of William A. Stull/., Jr., died at Frankfort last week, aged about i years. Mr. Stull/, was formerly a resident of Franklin

tOWUMhip.

Vnnmtl Flections The National Hanks of this city held their annual elections on Tuesday with the follow-

ing result:

KlltST NATION At. Directors Kobert Kenlek, Milton A. Bridges, Simpson F. Isakridge, John W. Kobe, Lycurgua Hlcner, Thomas Abrams, Frank M. Allee. Jerome Allen. Thoa. C. Hammond. The officers will be elected next

Monday.

CFVrRAI. NATIONAL. Directors—E. M. Evans. M. F. McHaffle. F. A. Arnold, W. H. Alice, It. L. O'Hair, M. 1). Mridges. qulnton Hroadstreel, B. A. Hays. 1. L. Handel. Officers- K. L. O’Hair, president; M. F. McHaffie, vice president: M. 1). Bridges, Cashier.

A Putnam I'tuinly Boy. The Chicago National Stock man of last week contained the following sketch of a gentleman well known In this county: “Where the city of Huaclidale now stands In Putnam Co.. I ml., before the city was thought of, Mr. Robert F. Cline was born In May, ISio. He was sent to the public schools at Ladoga, where he secured a good common school education. When he left school he at once entered Into the sheep trade, which he thoroughly mustered in all Us details, buying on orders and shipping to Huti'uln, N. Y., and Pittsburg, Pa., acquiring the well-merited reputation of being one of the best Judges of sheep in his section of the country. His worth was soon known In Chicago, and live years ago D. L. Trout, of the firm of 1). L. Trout ti. Co., a Itrm which was recently merged Into that of the standard Livestock Com nilsstou Co., secured his services us a buyer of livestock generally. He then moved loCraw. fnrdsvllle, Indiana, ns a more suitable place for bis business, mid where he stayed for four years, filially coming to Chicago as sheep salesman for I>. L. Trout A Co., twoyears ago. since his advent to the Chicago stock Yards, Mr. Cline has. If such a thing were possible, Increased his reputation as a sheep salesman, and he is now acknowledged on all sides as one of the best and most conscientious salesmen In the yards. He lias many friends, every one being attracted by his sterling

worth."

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- WATCH US. O'

Every pair of BooIb or Shoen we sell absolutely guaranteed. Do not make the mistake of buying a pair of Shoes without seeing us.

THE CITY DADS

MIRTH GKKENCASTLE.

Mrs. John Denton I* visiting at Blooming-

ton.

The North Mission

vices.

$r>Q for medicine. One daughter, who still dls-

curses the wreck in her sleep, has away unlil her iifp seems almost doomed.

Yardmaster Burney Moore, of the Monon,

Is holding revival ser- * BV *'»«'«he shtpmenlaof coal over that line

| are on the increase instead of the decrease, ! the Van and Biff Four keeping ills crew busy.

Walnut 1 118 1 * ' K a,< * cut * ,ns * Pe 0,1 *****' As high as sixiy.two ears have- been hen-

j died by him at I ills point in one day.

Miss Alice Friend bus gone to Klwooltoj The New York tvntrai and Hudson Kiver your interest to trade at the “Big Drug House.”

accept r> position at that place, | railroad it is said requires all passenger eon- j

John Bitrneirs house, destroyed by flre i < * uotof,, * nrn * s * 1 a

al>oiit a year ago, is being relnult.

! ro tiik (ttizkxs of ittnam cocxty

Through your kindness and generous patronage, most all of onr holiday goods were sold. This will eiwtble us next Christmas to furnish an entire new stoek to select from. Every effort will be made in the year 1896 to make it to

Peace and prosperity to you all.

Miss Kate Frlond. who has been visiting at Bloomington, has returned home. Miss Maggie Hannatln, of ludianapolla, is 1 visiting Miss Julia Ash and other friends

here.

person al ra rag rapils.

Founty Surveyor Jas. O’Brien was a paKsenffer on the Big Four Monday. He went to Fern.

John Fox (colored), v ho attended thefuneral of his broilier. Win. Fox, lias returned to his

home, Chicago.

A. B. Coates, the Big Four night operator, ts with us again, after a pleasant visit at Winchester, Ind. Miss Nancy Gilmore, whose arm was broken some three weeks ago. Is slowly recovering from the fracture. Win. Fox and wife, of Chicago, after spending a pleasant time with relatives and friends, have returned home. Finery Cook, while skating Wednesday and engaged in a game of “ red line” on the lee, unfortunately broke a bone In his left leg. II. J. Felt us, editor of the Bloomington Courier, passed through here Tuesday en route to Indlanapol s to attend the St. Jackson’s day banquet. Michael Murphy has disposed of his property, at the corner of Jefferson and Liberty streets, to his brother, Timothy Murphy. Consideratio n. $1,000. Mrs. Daniel Sullivan, formerly of North Oreeneastte, hut now of Indianapolis, and who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Patrick _/>ng, received Injuries from a fall

last Tuesday.

At the residence of Jacob Kocher, last Saturday evening, an enjoyable time was spent by his many friends, the occasion being the birthdays of Mr. Kocher, Win. Haspel and

Clias. Stngmiller,

Tin* Dkmocrat to-day announces the mar. Huge, which the interested parties have kept from even their most intimate friends in North Greencastle, and to our readers will it prove a great surprise to know that Jesse Hampton and Miss Hattie Keen, daughter of John Keen, were married at Hie residence of tin* groom’s brother, T. A. Hampton, at crawfordsvllie, Tuesday evening, January 8, Rev. Scott performing the ceremony. A bountiful supper was 'served th? invited guests. The groom is tin* chief executive of the inspection of cars (and a good one too) for the Monon at tills place, and his long service in that capacity lies proven that Ids ability is equal to any emergency; while ids bride is a par-j

C. <>. Talbott is in Canada. Mrs. J. F. (’hamper is Indisposed. Mrs. F. D. Ader is home from Wabash. Dr. J. B. PeMottc is lecturing in the South. Jesse W. Weikwnsnt Portland over Sun-

| day.

Mrs. George Hathaway is visiting at Mar-

shal.

Harry Paris is able to be out after a severe

illness.

at Jacksonville,

PIERCY & CO.

Dick Woods and bride are

Florida.

Mrs. F. L. Joslin has returned from

< Orleans.

T. B. Callahan Inis resigned ids position at the Century. Miss Jennie Maloney lias returned from Bloomington. Kev. K. M. Dillon and wife are visiting at Paoli and Salem. Fred Adams, of FI wood, is making a pleasant visit with Harry Moore. George Hathaway lias gone to Louisiana to look after his rice Interest. Mrs. James B. Nelson is again at home from her visit to Greenwood. Kev. J. F. Newhouse is engaged In revival work at Bed Wing, Minnesota. The Misses Cook have returned to their schools at Tipton and Plymouth. A. L. Hecrest, of Cloverdale, was a caller at the Democrat office Thursday. Mrs. J. T. Hill and daughter, Sadie, of Fvansvllle, are visiting Mrs. W. it. Callender. Misses FRizahcth Ovcrdreet and Ida Orrell entertained their friends Wednesday even-

I »g.

W. G. Burnett, formerly of lids city, lias removed from Chicago to Anderson, Indiana. The Mieses Grooms gave a card party Friday evening, which was greatly enjoyed by their friends. Miss Geneva Bridges is a guest of Miss Gertrude Hanna, of 87 Woodruff Place, Indianapolis. Mrs. F. T. McWhirter will represent the Indiana W. C. T. C. at the coming world’s convention in London. George Alig, the Indianapolis stove manufaeturer, was in the city Thursday. He thinks of removing Ids family to this city.

IT ••IS ••NO ••JOKE!

The Great 25 Per Cent Reduction 8afe

IS STILL ON AT THE

as* a-: a,.

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Men’s Suits and Overcoats, Boys’ and Children’s Suits and Overcoats All Go in This Great Reduction Sale.

Don’t miss the best

chance you will bargain.

have this winter for a

Model : Clothing : House.

ALLEN BROS

Meet in Kegular SesHion ami Trankact the I Huai Routine Rusinexx. At the council iiivetliiK Tuemluy niaht the property-boldeni on N. College avenue received another black eye, their petition for an electric light being refused. James II. Nelson and Grafton Johnson filed their written acceptance of the charter granted them aa the Greencaatle Telephone

company.

Mrs. Glazebrook presented her claim uguliiHl the city for the rental and tilling of her lot. Referred. The water works committee reported that automatic valves had been purchased and would be put ill at once at a coat of y.'> each.

Approved.

Claim Ordinance.

J M Donnolute, Police t 25 UU II T Ashley •• 25 00 Frank Klley “ 7 jti Jas. Merry weather, F. Kept 22 50 G N Nelson " 22 60 Mens Wtlltama “ 22 00 J l) Culler streets 12 00 J Tobin " 3 75 M Dalton “ 1 00 T Crump •• :i no Jonathan Kirch,salary 150 00 “ 150 00

150 10

2U0 no

(C ro I jo 00 15 00 15 00 lo oo r 5o Iu 00 15 00 15 00 15 0 I 15 00 :5 oo HO (10

111

tire department

minute men

J M Hurley

John Gilmore

W F. Starr T T Moore

Arthur Throop Arthur Throop

G B 1 'noper G BCooper !•; Hawkins

J L Kundel •• T A brain* “ J Bridges ••

K Perkins “

J K Miller •• J Klley " Sentinel Printing Co., mdse

M J Beckett, printing

Knight A Til Ison, mdse

K H Klteljmg 10 21 Cooper Bros., livery bill 10 50 Grcrnciisllc K. I.. Co 35*1 12 W K Starr, Imuling anlinal 50

10 50 ;< *5

Total

.31,0(1 SG

. Mrs. John Hniinn. of Plainfield, Is a can-!

charming young tarty, remarkably j (i|datt f „, Huilp , jlbri , rlllll , und we , Hkl . j

pleasure in adding that no better selection I

bright and accninpllshed. To Mr. and Mrs Hampton the Dkmoi'K vr as well as their many friends of North Greencastle extend

most hearty congratulations.

Your correspondent had occasion to "Wan der from His Own F,reside," the other 'lay, across Big Walnut in search of sassafras roo . In the course of his travel he accidentally came in contact with what Is known to all North End boys as the Big Hprmg, situated on the farm of Thos. Bayne. After taking a drink from its never-ceasing water, he glanced around at the North End boys' names that are registered there, some of whom are still living here, some dead, while otheis are scattered to the four corners of the globe. Here Is u list whom your correspondent can vouch for that Inscribed their names at this once famous spring, ns follows: John Walters, Cud Branson, Clay Badger, John Kyan, Geo Hheldmeyer, H H Sage.l Geo Heppert, John Daniels, Dave Preston, itohert Crane Jr, John Murphy, J W Huge, Andy Ash, Fred Heppert, C I. Martin, Bill Williams, Albert Monkey) Heppert, Win (Ralllam) Morphy, J Gtirlltie,Wlck Branson, Chas Pfetflenberger, Jr, TF Mage, Dan Murphy, Put Long, Then Mnyder, J D Ash, Fank Snyder, Mike I alia hall, J E Sage, Mike Tuhey, Dennis Roach, Frank McGovern, Jas Frazier, John O'Hr.eu, Ed Frazier, Dan O'Brien, Bill (Pigglel Nelson, M M Huge, Thos Ash. P H Hallonn, Hubert Stack Jr, Wm Minlthers, Mike Stack, Jus. Campbell, Geo Dnggy, Ed Heber, Bob He tier. Jus Kittlin', Andy Branson, Kcb Ballin' Jim (Gov) Williams. John Frazier, Joe Klein, bub, Kill Thompson, Gits Frazier, Dan Callahan, G XV Sage, James Callahan, Tommy Murphy, Niles Martin, Hubert Puruer Jr, Charity Jones, Frank Sheldmeyer, Dennis Nulen, Joe Friend, Thos Branson, Frank Downs. Win Miller, Kohl Miller, T W Callahan, BUI Williams, John Kook away, James Fltsglbbons, John Arkins, Lewis Uurllne, Jas Arkius, Jus Flannagan, Thos Ulbbs, Pat Brennan, Johnny Moran, I’hllly Brennan, Farrell Brennan, Walter Whitworth, Charley Usburn, F.d Whitworth, Kd Klelnbnb. Charley Gibbs, Lacy Sergeant, fiei> Monday, Smith l,(:ymMn, Jake layman und Thos Bivins. Some of the names are registered as far

hack as 1KM7.

HAtLROSD ITRMS. Monon mileage books are now accepted on seventeen roads, David B. Martin, general manager of the Big Four, lias held an official position on some part of the present system fortwentytwoyears, and liiis filled every position with

ability.

There are now on the Big Four system sixty road crossings where Interlocking signal and switches have been constructed at a cost of 1212.000. How ulsnit Jackson-Ht crossing? Big Poor thousand-mile tickets, under arrangements recently perfected. are now good for passage on the L., N. A. A C., C , H. A D., Toledo, St. I,mils A Kansas City railways and thirty-one other transportation cotv panlee. Bloomington, with n population of l.ooo Inhabitants, bus only one railroad—the L,N.

A. A C.

Four hundred and twenty-two passenger trains arrive and depart dally at the Broad-st station of the Pennsylvania road, Plillade - phlu, with nn average of llfly thousand passengers per day. The train shed Is 707 feel long, HfT feet wide and 140 feet high. The Monon wreck near Crawfordsvtlle, about two years ago, in which several llv. s were lost, lias come to the front again In a suit brought by John Klmoro, living near the scene of the wreck, who wantsf 1.000damages, claiming that tils house was used tosheller the Injured. He claims that his household goods were broken, and his family so prostrated that It necessitated the expenditure of

could he made. Dave Abrams, the popular American expressman, bus been promoted to the messenger service between Indianapolis and Champaign. County Surveyor J. F. O’Brien delivered un address at the meeting of the Indiana engineering society, Indianapolis, this week, and was made chairman of the committee on legislation. Jas. A. Oullllam, Flnoastle, delivered an address at the Indianapolis meeting of the Indiana wool-growers’association this week and was chosen ns a Judge and recommended to the State fair association as such. J. W. Kobe, of this city, was elected secretary.

stoves OF EVERY KIND AT THE BIG HARDWARE HOUSE OF h. S. RE-NICK & CO.

DIKE A TIGRESS

A I!rave Woman Buttles in Defense of Herself uml Husliiiiid Shot Through the Rrain. She Die* of Her Injurie* The Hushantl Mortally Wounded Terrible Tragedy at Belleville. The village of Belleville, twenty miles oast of this city was the scene of a bloody tragedy Wednesday night, when Kev. William E. Henshuw, Methodist circuit rider, sod his wife had a tight to the death with burglars. Two men entered the house by way of the kltcben and had already found <150 that hud been cone-uled when Mrs. Henshuw awoke and sprang from the bed. One burglar fired | a hall through her head, hut ahe grappled ' with him and fought him out of the house and Into the yard, where she fell insensible. Meantime the oilier burglar attacked Mr. Henshaw, shooting him through the hip and stabbing him many times with a knife. He fought for his life and with hare hands beat the burglar Into and across the street. Feeble from loss of "Inod he was unable to cope with the desperado further and sank trom exhaustion. Mrs. Henshuw lingered till Thursday evening when death came lo her relief. Her huslmnd can hardly recover. The burglars escaped with their booty. Kev. Henshaw Is a promising young man of about thirty years of age and Is well known here. He closed a revival at Stile . vllle last week.

At Real.

Died, January 2, l*Ui, William, youngest son of Charles W. Fox und wife. Will, as he whs familiarly known to his large circle of friends was a young man of twenty-four. He whs an honest, upright youth, who was loved by his friends because of the sincerity and kindness of his disposition. Ijoyally devoted te his parents, his every effort was to make lighter the burdens of tlietr lives. With true brotherly affection he endeavored to brighten the pathway of brothers and sisters by many deeds of unseltlsh love. He was never loo busy or never too fatigued to assist some neighbor, nod many of his friends will cherish these little acts which are the true test of a genuine manly character. Though { hts life was short it was nut lived In vain fur the world was made better by his having I lived therein. M. L. D.

Cooper Bros.’ 11ARDWARE CO. Headquarters for everything in the Hardware line. We carry the largest and most complete line of Stoves, Tinware, Wire, Wagons, Pumps, etc. We especially invite your attention to our stock of Guns, Ammunition, Carving Sets, Skates and fine Cutlery of all kinds. CALL AND SEE EOR YOURSELF.

NORTHWEST CORNER SQUARE

L. L. LOUIS.

JAS. McD. HAYS.

A Rush

Indicates an’

Attraction. To find the eause they seek the

He Nmole a Smile. There whs a man In our town And he w:is wondrous wise, He fell In love with printing ink And began to advertise. And wbeu be found the scheme brought him Emoluments galore, He smole a smile in display type And advertised some more.

v^eriLcr.

LOUIS

X' HAYS.

Open every morning the Root and Shoe Center o\ Putnam county. No catch advertisements or unreasonable quotations, jhtf a Dollar’s Worth for a Dollar,

Resp’t,

LOUIS & HAYS.

p. E. 0. FRY,

Dr. F. H. LAMMERS,

DENTIST.

PHYSICIAN A SURGEON.

Teeth extracted without twin Southwest i cor. pub. Sq., over Allen Bros.'Store. j Office over Central National Bank «ly.