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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
A CENTENARIAN DINED.
The Members of the Tippecanoe Club Enjoy
Repast in Honor of Brother.

About fifty members of the Tippecanoe Club
met at the City Courtroom yesterday and
marched to the Brunswick Hotel, where COM
plimentary dinner was rendered to the cente-
marian, Mr.. Hubbard. more venerable body
OF men could not possibly have been collected
together. Mr.. Hubbard was especially helpless
his sense OF hearing taste, and touch being
greatly impaired with age, but his mind still
bright and healthy and his power of eye sight
tolerably good.
DR.. Wishard, president of the club, was mas
ter of ceremonies. The divine blessing was in
voked by Rev. DR.. Lynch. AFTER the dinner.
speeches appropriate to the occasion were made
by DR.. Wishard and Ex-Governor Porter, who is
an honorary member of the club.
DR.. Wishard introduced Mr. Hubbard to the
club, and said that his birth dated back to the
Constitution of the United States. and three
years prior to the inauguration of Washington
as PRESIDENT de was born in Delaware and
came to Indiana in 1911, just after the State be-
came free Territory. Mr.. Hubbard was scout
in the war of 1912, and did good service as a
soldier. His life has been pure, clean and up
right throughout, and is an honor to the country
In which he lives.
Governor Porter said that he had been ac
quainted with Mr.. Hubbard but short time,
but had obtained much valuable information
from him concerning the early history Of In
diana. The Governor spoke quite at length of
General Harrison and the campaign of 1910, and
dwelt upon the corruption which invaded public
life in this country during the early part of the
century. He expressed a belief that politics is
much purer to-day than fifty years ago, and that
the future would be free from the demagogy
corruption and intense party strife which the
country has had to endure In the formative
period.
The ceremonies concluded at an early hour,
being enjoyed by all present. and a success in
every particular
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
The Purdy Will Probated.

The will of Ephraim Purdy was probated yes
terday. 1t leaves to the widow $780, which she
would be entitled to under the law, and seventy
two acres of land in Switzerland county, this
State. She also acquires number of lots in
Hosbrooks addition to this city. In this real
estate she has only life interest but it can all
be sold when she and the heirs think best In
that event she is to have onethird of the pro-
ceeds, and among the heirs (sons and daughters)
the remainder is to be divided equally. Mrs.
Purdy succeeds to the personal property and
notes, out of which she is to pay the testators
debts and funeral expenses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
Real Estate Transfers.

instruments filed for record in the Recorders Office
of Marion county Indiana for the twentyfour hours
ending at 8 O'Clock, p M. Sept. 10, 1885, as fur
nished by Elliott Butler abstracters of titles room
No. 8, Etna Building:
Annie G. Young to Eliza P. Sullivan ct al.
lot o. IN Cranes north addition to In
udLdpOHS F4VOOC
Daniel Kirkwood and wife to Frederick
Ruskaup lot 43, in Davidson's second
addition to Indianapolis ...... 10000
lot u, in Castleton. - 10000
Jno. Q. New. executor, to Robert L.
Young, lot 49, in square "a, in Beatys
addition to Indianapolis. -.....-... 6700
Joseph w. Kemper and wife to Amanda
Ship. part northwest quarter section
49, township Ia north, of range 5
Conveyances, S; consideration. -....... 81 4l2.OO
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
AMUSEM ENTS,
THE VAN AMBURGH SHOW


Both performances at Van Amburgh's circus
and menagerie yesterday were witnessed by
large audiences. The exhibition of animals of
good variety are quite extensive, and the ring
show deserved the applause literally given it.
The several acts were of the usual order, no
particularly novel features being introduced,
but each was Of excellent character. In the line
of acrobats the show is especially strong, and
the lady riding is above the average. Trapeze
performers, trained horses and other specialties
combine to give the entertainment a fullness
and evenness that are often wanting in shows of
greater pretensions
Manager George A. Dickson has gone to Pitts
burg on theatrical business, and will be away
until Sunday.
At Englishs next week the Grau Opera Com
pany will make its appearance. During the week
the "Mikado," '"The Queens Lace Handker-
chief" and the Chimes of Normandy" will be
given.
The Pauline Markham company, in ''Dolly's
Luck, is the present attraction at English's
At the matinee, to morrow, Miss Markham will
essay the role of Madame Vane in East
Lynne"
The attractions for the Grand Opera.house
next week are Tony Pastors big speciality show,
Wednesday evening, and Dan Sully's Capital
mainder of the week.
John w. Ransone, in his drama, "Across the
Atlantic" and strong speciality bill, is drawing
large and we'll pleased audiences to the Dime
Museum Manager Sackett will give his patrons
light opera next week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11

Philip Metessar, Indiana commissioner for
the forthcoming New Orleans exposition, reports
that in soliciting exhibits he is meeting with
great encouragement. The different branches of
industry have been placed in charge OF compe-
tent men, among whom are John Collett, geo.
logical specimens E. G. Atkins, manufactures;
President Lockhart, of the State Board, agricul-
tural products; ex-Mine Inspector Wilson, min
erals, etc. Mr.. Metessar thinks Indiana will be
better represented than at the last exposition.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued yesterday as fol-
lows: Robert L. Ramsey, frame cottage, Carter,
near Morris, $500; Shower & Christian, repairs,
13 South Meridian, 5000; A. Hcrnaday, frame
cottage, New Jersey, near Eighth, $3.50; Winnie
Wren. frame cottage, Summit, near Williams,
$780, Frances Doyle, frame house. Pine. near
North, $1,000; Sam B. Corbaley, frame cottage,
New York, corner Douglass, $1,000; John A.
Kurtz, frame dwelling Tennessee, near Elev-
enth, s., 500; Henry Driftmeyer, frame cottage,
Alabama near South, $1,000; B. F. Clifford, ad-
dition 333 North West, 5000: T. S. Osgood, ad-
dition. north corner Ellen, $3.50; A. N Hadley,
repairs, corner Bates and Noble, 81 900; William
G. Denny, brick cottage, Prospect, near Reid,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
PERSONAL MENTION.

W. R. Hogshire, of Lebanon, is at the Grand
Hotel
Frank Sine. Of New Albany is at the Bates
House.
COL S. A. Wilson, of Muncie is at the Denison
House.
Judge ]. NJ. Jordan, of Martinsville, is at the
Denison
A. D. Mohler, of the Huntington Herald, is in
the city.
Mrs. James a. Willard, of Bedford is at the
Bates House.
the Bates House.
Judge George F. Wilson, Of Fort Wayne, is at
the Denison House.
Judge d. P. Baldwin and wife, of Logansport,
are at the Denison House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Dessar have taken rooms
at the Denison for the winter.
Walter Stanton, Of Coffin e. Stanton, stock
brokers' of New York, is at the Deniscn House.
DE. Joseph G. Rogers, Of Logansport, and D.
F. Skinner, Of Valparaiso, are at the Bates
House.
Prof D. B. Brenneke and wife have returned
from the East, and are stopping at the Bates
House.
B. B. Peck and family. formerly of Cleveland,
have taken rooms permanently at the Denison
House
James Nickoles, ST., president of the Ohio
Stone Company, of Cleveland, is guest of j.
W. Gilbert.
Mr. Fred Baggs and family and Mrs Jessie
Cornelius have returned from Maxinkuckee. Mr.
Vajen and family will return to-day.
Mr.. Sewall returned yesterday from his vaca-
ton in Michigan, and will open the tenth year
of the Boys Classical School on Monday next
Rev. Thomas Evans. pastor of the United
Brethren Church, died yesterday morning. Mr..
Evans has served in this city number of years
Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Mitchell have returned
from summer visit to Northern pleasure re-
sorts Mrs. Mitchell's health is very much i'm
proved.
Elder G. W. Martz, pastor of the Sixth Chris
tian Church, has returned from pleasant So
journ in Canada, and will occupy his pulpit as
usual on Sunday
Miss Fannie Ayres, of this city, who has been
visiting Georgia through thesummer, is to be
married soon to Mr.. Willard Parks, a rising young
lawyer in Atlanta.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of
Roberts Park Church. will be entertained at the
residence of Mrs. Sam Bannister, No. 267 North
Tennessee street. Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
81. c. Adams and family, H. G. Fulton and
family. John NJ Judah and family, and Cooley
Newcomb and family, returned yesterday from
Maxink Uokee, having closed their cottage for
the season.
W. H. Smith. the newspaper contributor, will
hereafter be the Indiana correspondent of the
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette having sue
ceeded Joseph E. Cobb, of the Evening Minute,
in that capacity.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
Mr.. Colvert's Threatened Disclosures.

John Colvert who is under Indictment for
firing his mothers barn in December. 1885, has
aroused the neighborhood Of Traders Point and
Royalton, by stating that if he is convicted the
county will have. to charter special car to
take a number of persons to the penitentiary,
for he will reveal the mysteries about sundry
crimes that have been committedin that locality.
Colvert is credited with possessing the secret
information concerning the Royalton murder
cases
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
PETTIS, BASSETT & CO..
THE COURT RECORD.
Superior Court.

bUperIOr
Room l-Hon. N. b. Taylor, Judge.
Indiana Bailey VS.. James Fl. Bailey; suit for
divorce. Dismissed.
Scion Hoffheimer ct al. vs. Joseph Schwab-
acker ct al; suit in replevin. Dismissed.
James Mack vs.. William Manning; suit for
damages. Dismissed.
Room 2-Hop. D. w. Howe. Judge.
Edward Jaffray ct al. vs. James W. Hess; suit
on notes. Finding and Judgment for plaintiff
for 81 S21.38.
William NJ Hicklin vs. John II. Martin, suit
on account On trial by jury.
Gahard Vessels ct al. vs. w. G. Allen ct al.
suit on note. Finding and judgment for plaintiff
for 1874 81.
Room 3-Hon. Lewis c. Walker Judge.
Berkshire Life Insurance Company VS.. John
w. Bruce ct al; foreclosure. Judgment for So,
30tS0
Caroline Stumpf VS.. John B. Stumpf; suit for
divorce. On trial by court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
A Case Compromised.

August Koeber, some time ago, received 3d.
0Oo Following this his attorney, Philip Rap
paport applied to the Circuit Court to have a
guardian appointed for Koeber, alleging that he
was unable to care for himself on account of his
habits Yesterday considerable evidence was
heard by court and jury, but suddenly the affair
terminated in compromise. Rappaport with.
drew the application, and Koeber is to be al
lowed to conduct his own affairs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
Comfy Institute Work.

1t was the intention of the State Superintend-
emit of Public instruction to issue n more out
lines of township institute work, but in response
to requests from nearly every county superin-
tendent in the State, a second outline has been
published. 1t is very much like the ones issued
in previous years. with the exception that the
afternoon of each day is to be devoted to reading
circle work.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
vics-President Hendricks,s Movements.

Viee-president Hendricks will start this even
ing for Washington, to be gone a week, intend
ing 10 return by the 18th inst. in order to be
present at the meeting of the Mexican Veterans
National Association. He will afterwards visit
the 81; Louis fair, and at the same time enjoy
the festivities of the Yelled Prophets. 1t is
said that he goes to Washington in the interest
Of certain personal friends.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
Alleged HighWaYman.

VIM. c. Cranson. who is thought to be one of
the three men who waylaid and robbed Mr.. Rob
bins on Massachusetts avenue Tuesday night,
was arrested last evening. 1t is said he answers
the description of the one-armed man who was
of the party. Cook and Mcdonald, the other
two, are held pending action of the grand jury
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
Water Works for SheIbvvilre

The Shelbyville Water Works Company filed
articles of incorporation with the Secretary of
State yesterday afternoon. The capital stock is
s75, COO and the directors are e. B. Martindale,
John Blessing and Lynn Martindale The
amount of stock subscribed is $780, which is held
equally by the three directors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
Wherein the Ciyil-service Law Fa,,s.

John E. Lamb, the new District Attorney,
points to Charles Noe, the mail carrier arrested
for stealing registered letters as an example of
civil-service reform. Noes average was the
highest attained by any of the applicants who
were examined with him, and Mr.. Lamb thinks
that his lack of the essential qualifications for
the postal service shows the civil-service bust
ness to be fraud.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
Wanted in Craweordsxille.

Ben Lingle and John G. Mccarthy were ar
rested at the Union Depot last night, after the
close of the circus performance, by Captain Col
bert and Sergeant Quigley. The prisoners are
wanted in Charlottesville on the charge of theft
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
Hotel Arrivals.

Bates Houses James FL. Evans, A. S. Knapp,
Columbus; d. E. Power, T. B. Glazebrook. G.
F. Putnam and wife. Terre Haute Charles III.
Knight Brazil; T. G.. Gilman, B. F. Corwin
Greencastle; c. B. Carlisle, Kendallville, j. NJ
Van Fleet, Elkhart.
Grand Hotel: B. F. Wiebrand and wife, Ben.
tonvile; j. B. Van Buskirk, Monticello; Thos
F. Davidson, Covington; Chas. r. Gordon,
Frankfort HI. Tillman, jr., Covington Albert
Dunkle, Chicago; Will A. Rhoades East Liver.
pool O.; Robt. Heather, Philadelphia; F. E.
Haywood, Worcester; Will Craut, Utica.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
An Additional Action.

S. A. Maxwell G. Co.. of Chicago, filed en- ad-
ditional suit against j. d. Green and John M.
Lilly, yesterday, to recover $1174 40 on note. 1t
is asked that the>attachment in the former suit
be held ALSO as lien for this note
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
Rnrglar Rearrested.

In the station house last night the sheriff of
Madison county placed Arthur Corners for safe
keeping until this morning. The officer went to
the Jeffersonyille penitentiary yesterday and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
Suits on Exchange and Note.

Two suits, one bill of exchange and the other
on note, were begun yesterday in the Superior
Court against the Russell Harvesting and Now
ing Company. On the bill of exchange for
$1,000, dated at Polo. H.. June 4. 1885. George
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11

$1,4l2.OO
A Violent Lunatic.

Yesterday an inquest of lunacy was held in
references to John Conner, of Lawrence town
ship. His illusions are that some one has stolen
all his personal property. These excited him to
homcidal threats when it is said his desire to kill
any one who may be in his way is almost uncon-
trolable. He was sent to the asylum.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11

B. Carpenter seeks to recover. Allen A. Rus
sell is also made defendant The second suit
is that of Burton e. Parrot against the COM
pany-Herry A. Russell, Albert F. Sidow and
Allen A. Russell. note for 81. 900, dated April
II, 1885, is the basis of this action.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
Keen Cool.

Keep Cool.
Buy one of our Rapid Ice Cream Freezers, and
you will find it great luxury at very small
expense 1t beats Thorn all, All sizes in stock,
from two to forty quarts Also, nice assort-
ment of Water Coolers, and one of the best
Refrigerators at less than factory cost.
HILDEBRAND e. FUGATE,
80 South Meridian street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
Base Ball Rediyiyus.

The Providence and ST. Louis clubs, of the
National League, will play game of base ball at
the Seventh-street grounds on Monday,
which occasion the famous Radbourne will
pitch for Providence
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
The street cars run by Herron's time.
Of interest To Packers.

fine chance for an experienced packing
house manager is afforded in our want" column
to-day. The concern making the call is one Of
the staunchest and most honorable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11

FALL style hats at "Seatons Hat Store" g
North Pennsylvania street
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
THO THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS OF THE
Fifth Ward You are hereby requested to meet on
Friday evening Sept. IL, at 73O o'clock, sharp, at
Muhls drug store corner Illinois and First streets
for the purpose of nominating candidate for coun-
Gilman and for the selection of six delegates to the
adermanic convention. By order of the City Central
Committee
By WILLIAM NJ. COVAII Committeeman.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-09-11

secured Corners, whose two years term for
burglary in New Castle had just expired. He is
taking him to Anderson, to be tried for a like
offensa
Daily Republican., 1885-10-08

oHANDLER-On tbs 9th instant. Parthenia
chandler, IN her s1th year.
Relatives and ffiends are respectfully invi.
ted TO attend her funeral IRON the residence
nall street, on Saturday att o'clock.
MITCHELL-Un October I, In the Goth yesr
Of her age, Phebs H. Mitchell.
Services On Friday evening, october y. Al
o'clock, a. the resid encs Of Ter soninrlav, >.
Il. Hall. No. Oil West Fifth street. Inter
nent Ut Costssviiie, Pa, on Saturday.
HERBERT-on the 9Th inst. Eysn Bayard
son Of william and Annie Il. Herosrt'
Rslssives and friends are respectfully invi
ted TO Attend his funeral from the restdenc'
Of hts fatheS, on Delaware street New castle
psi on Saturday .:sno0n ,ss Ssu,s !,
O'clock, D. n. lntesmsnt at the Methods
Episcopal church oemstsiy.
RUSSELI/-ln Newport, on the 9TH inst
d, Carrie L, daughter Of p. y. and Eli.Abeu
Russell, aged ~ yesr.
ted 70 attend her funeral, fiom the rssidenc
Iof her parents, on Friday morning u y
O'Clock. Interment 1T White Oiay Cresl
Icsmetery.
MOOKE-Neax Oglstown, White Ola
Greek Hundred, on the 9Th inst, MARY "
widow Of John Moore, deceased In nc
Rsiatiyes and friends are respectfully inv
ted to attend her funeral nom her latc res
dsncs, on FRIDAY, the sth inst, to leave u
lhouse at 10 o'clock, ., m. lnterment
IPaYksrsvilis, Chester County, Pa.
IHUMPHRY - On wednesday Afternoon
October fth, Mrs. Lydia L. Hupphry, II
the slst year Of her age.
he iativss and friends sre respectfully Inv
! ted to attend the funeral rom the reeidens
/ Of her son, George w. Hpmphry. Rodns
, street above Second, en- Sunday afternoon
| o'clock.
Daily Republican., 1885-10-08
n Large Runpkim.

John Dougherty, OF the Water De.
partment, though not having gone
specially into tho business OF pumpkin
raising has raised one this season
which cannot be excelled By every am.
teur. IL is of the gourd variety, but
the handle Is thicker than the gourd
part, and from the stem TO the end 10
feet IL inches long and weighs about 30
pounds. The vine on which the pump
kin grew covered pretty much the whole
yard, and was kept within bounds
by pinching off the tops. Mr. Dough.
erty thinks il he let 1t run, or il he were
to put al the branches together II
would reach At least 100 feet. Tht
vine bore several pumpkins, but the on,
alluded to, and which Mr.. Dougherty
very Kindly presented to . member o
the editorial corps Of the REPUBLICAN
| is the largest.
Daily Republican., 1885-10-08

The Ctcil County fair al z.
row fully under way, and unlesl
interfered with by bad weather
doubt prove a grand success
fora, display covers a snace Of
feet, and is the finest seen ior
The school children OF Cecil
have a very fine exhibit, consist
number of excellent maps Of 4
points on the Peninsula and.
samples, showing the progress !
making in their s,ndles. The
,ofcattle IL very hne, aud on
hundred stalls are filled With lh|
breds.
William Homewood o! Nevaf|
has 10 registered ShorlhOtns
lgrounds; Boyd Mccoy Of
| bridge, Del, has uuiel
Jerseys, and John R. aOEs Of
has z.
The races yesterday siIern'1
exciting, but the dtsss''eaOe
lpreyented many from at
flames Holton of this CT! nM
entered in the 3 minute cass
days race, X. J,Morrison o. VA|
lone In the 2 u class, snG J
ILsvery Of this city has bis Oal
jFlora entered for the morning II
Daily Republican., 1885-10-08

1t Is saying q great deal 70 assert that
the Great Barnum and London Nine
United Monster Shows, which are to
exhibit here next Monday, are much
larger and better than ever before, but
such 10 the true fact, and unanimously
vouched for by the press. The original
aud most meritorlous enterprise, the
only chronological ConRre ss OF Strange,
Savage Tribes, has been greatly enlarl
ed and increased in value and interest
by the addition Of numerous fresh ar.
rivals from Heathendom full $500, 900
In rarsst prodigies, animals and produc.
tons has been added to the splendid
m enageries, marvellous museum, three
circnses and colossal Roman Hippo
drome the biggest herd Of educated
elephants ever known, Ii still bigger
tho nun ber Of EN- Inc ut performers nov
reaches three hundred, and they appear
in hundred brilliant presentations
Jo,Jo, the Dog faced Russian Boy
tho sacred white elephant Moung Box
the 4" Miranda" BAND; the Indiar
Queen Of Beauty, are among thousand
Things of interest, and the glorious
free, daily street parade and succession
of oriental and cassie pageants Is some
thing none should miss.