The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-24
Minor Notes.

Rev. John McNeal. of Louisville, KY. has ac-
cepted call from the Christian Churc b Of
Rushville. and will begin his labors Tomorrow.
Charlottesville expects to have free delivery
system next summer, as the business done by
the postoffce there viii exceed $40. 900 during
the year ending March 81
VIM. Maddox, who about one month ago
passed forged check for $3.50 on the Ladoga
Bank has been given a sentence of threesyears
In the penitentiary, in the Montgomery Circuit
Court
About one year ago, what was known as the
Cole school-house, FIVE miles north Of Hartford
City, was burned Allen Pite. a farmer living in
that neighborhood, is in Jail. charged with arson
In having set il on fire.
Smith Stewart, an old man. while digging
sassafras roots near Deputy, unearthed box
and Spanish coin. No one can give an idea how
the money came there
Preparations are being made by the old resi-
dents of Rush county to organize Tippscanoe
club. For that purpose a meeting has been
called. and all who voted for General Harrison
in 1S40 are requested 70 meet in the courthouse
On Saturday, April Z.
Major J. v. Kelso one of the prominent
Democratic politicians of Floyd county, has be-
come thoroughly enlisted in the gospel temper
ance work of Mr. Murphy. at New Albany. He
is an eloquent and effective speaker, and is on
the rostrum nearly every night.
Tn the Rush county Circuit Court yesterday,
Judge Bonner granted Aloha Austin divorce
from her husband, Robert Austi n, the
T.
bert was also granted divorce, on cross-com-
plant, from his wife. Rosa Lambert.
A gentleman came to Corydon. some time ago.
soliciting subscriptions to the De1norest Maya
zine at 81. % per anuum, although the regular
price - 81 He secured quite number of sub
scriptions. and now those who gave him their
money claim that they have 5een swiudled as
they have received magazines.
At the next meeting of the Rushville City
Council the proposition to place an electric fire.
alarm system in that city will be considered
The proposition will be favorably entertained by
the majority of the members. At their last
meeting they ordered the drilling for natural
gas st the expense Of the city stepped.
The Crawford county White Caps have opened
the spring campaign by giving George Parker
100 lashes Twenty White Caps took him from
his bed, Invested him of his night clothes and
gave him FIVE lashes each for failing to provide
for his wife. lie is young man of considerable
strength, weighing $50 pounds, but did not offer
resistance.
Mr.. Jacob McCord, one of the oldest citizens
OF MeCordsville, gave q dinner yesterday, the
sixty-pinth anniversary of his birth. Over one
hundred guests were In attendance A splendid
Rold-headed cane was presented by his friends.
The presentation made by Rev. |. b.
Grandy. of Loeansport who was in attendance.
1t q very enjoyable occasion.
Ii is alleged that Frank Mehafie forged the
names of his uncle, j. p. Mehafhe and his
grandfather VIM MehafIie, TO notes aggregat-
ing 81 900. disposed of them to George b. Forgy
and Ed and Seymour CEosson, OF Loeansport,
and fed for parts unknown Mehaffie leaves q
young WIFE and small child, and large circle Of
relatives who rank among the leading citizens of
Csss comfy
On Wednesday night VIM Garfield a farm
or. residing near North Vernon, was going home
On foot. when he stopped by a powerful
man, who seemed to be tramp. A struggle
snea, Dur the frafnp, being much the stronger,
held Garfield, ripped open his pocket with a
knife and stole his pocket book containing
small amount OF rooney, then drew q revolver
his neck.