The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-12-15

faction, as IL evinced by the fact that he Ia
to go back IN the spring and NIL series OF
engagements.
Lsporte Chronicle: Michael Gsrrlty, con-
vIcted on the charge Of robbing freight car
at Laporte some time since, was sentenced
by Judge Stanfield yesterday to six years In
the penitentiary.
The Sullivan Democrat: The large eagle
shot recently, beyond Grsysville, was
brought to n. K. Wilson, and by him for
warded to DIR. G.. M. Levette, Of Prof. Cox's
staff, Indianapolis.
There will be q reunion Of the S4th In
diana Veteran Volunteers st South Bend,
Ind. on the sth of February, 1876, that be-
Ing the 14th anniversary Of the departure OF
that regiment tor the front.
Sullivan Union: The public schools ..of
Carlisle will give Centennial literary en-
tertainmeut on the evening of the 18th inst.
A Centennial silver medal will be given to
the best speller under twelve years OF age.
Connersville Examiner: r. A. Champion,
telegraph operator OF the Cincinnati. Hamil-
ton & Indianapolis road, at College Corner,
while boarding train Saturday night, fell
beneath the wheels and WIS crushed to
death.
Charlottesville Journal: Three students
have been expelled from Wabash College
this week for gambling. One Of them was
q well known member Of the senior class
and the other two belonged to the prepare
tory department.
The Wabash Free Trader says that in
some parts Of the county the growing wheat
Is doing finely, while from other parts the
reports are of rather discouraging charac-
ter. 1t Is, however, on an average, fully as
good as last year at this time.
The Fort Wayne Sentinel says that test
case will be made up In the Allen County
Court for submission to the Supreme Court
as to whether 1t il legal or not tor attorneys
to be paid from the pub bile funds for defend
ing persons unable to employ counsel.
Lafayette Courier: Last evening house
on Van 8. Burton's farm, north ofDayton,
occupied by his nephew. Mr.. Sharpe, caught
fire from a defective hue and was entirely
destroyed. The family was absent, but the
neighbors saved the furniture. The building
was valued at 500. No insurance.
Evansville Journal: Four hundred and
seventy-eight acres Of land in the Indiana
neck were sold November q at 81 so per
acre, and MessTs. Robert Parkinson and
Isaac N. Jaauess, of this place, were the pur-
chasers. What Is known as Cypress Pond,
where wild ducks abound in myriad num-
bers, is embraced in this tract OF land.
Editors are becoming exceedingly popular
at Charlottesville. The Journal of that place
says that Richard Smith, OF the Cincinnati
Gazette, will lecture in the college course
January 20 aud w. P. Fisbback, formerly oil
the ST. Louis Democrat, February l6. Nc
time has been agreed upon for the lectures
of WattersOn and Hat5tead.
MI ~
Indianapolis, was here last week in the in
terest of the Centennial work, which Indi
ana ought to do to have proper represen
tation at the great Exposition next summer
During q brief call Mr.. Greene informed us
the matter and he will return in about two
weeks, when he hopes to effect something
South Bend Herald: There Is a painting
of :he state seal enlarged In the court room
here, Immediately back of the judges seat
among the legal fraternity, and so dist aste-
fui has 1t become that Judge Stanteld has
long threatened to procure a large clock
with which to hide it. We may expect *
see either a clock or large mirror occupying
its place at the next term.
Decatur Democrat:-A lad about fifteer
years of age, by the name OF Charles Treep
last Thursday week put pistol cartridg'
In his mouth and commenced chewing j
thoughtlessly. In doing so the csrtridg'
exploded in bis mouth, the ball splitting
open his tongue and knocking out tootl
from his upper jaw. Had the cartridge beer
reversed in his mouth, the bullet woul'
doubtless have killed him.
Brazil Enterprize: The people in til
southern portion of the state are Wild
awake in procuring and forwarding miner
ais to Philadelphia, while we up here ar
comparatively indifferent. This should no
be, and we trust will not, as the section
whose minerals are on exhibition, will rea
the reward which can not but follow a full
show. We do hope our people will o.
something In this matter. 1t is very im
portant.
Sullivan Union: The name OF Mr.. Alex
ander NJ. Cow, OF Evansville, is mentione,
as one which will be brought before the Re
publican State Convention at indianapolis
on the 221 of February, for nomination T.
the Office of superintendent of public in
struction. No better soldier or better DUAL
flied man could be found In the state 70
that Office. Mr.. Cow has had long expert
ence in the educational matters of the stat
and Is thoroughly conversant with every
thing which pertains to educational inter
ests.
Wayne county Is moving in earnest 1
Centennial matters. On the 18th of thi
month spelling matches and various enter
tainments will be given. In January an ez
animation will be held in such schools 9
will participate therein. A list of question
will be sent TO each teacher. Six of the bes
papers answering these questions will be rt
turned to the superintendent. From thos
thus returned a sufficient number will b
selected, bound In a volume, and sent (
Philadelphia to form part of the states dii
play.
Fort Wayne Gazette: Deputy Corone
Reeve was called to Argos-s small town
miles south OF hereto hold an inquest o
the body OF Frank Shsffer, who was shot b
man named Boyce, accidentally. Snsft
was out hunting, as was also Boyce an
hor hn. a.