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The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
DIR. ALEXANDER c. STEVENSON.
Death of an Old and Distinguished Citizen
of Creencastle, ind.

Death of an Old and Distinguished Citizen
of Greencastle, Ind.
GREENCASTLE, Jan. Especial. DIR. Alex
ander c. Stevenson, one of our Oldest and most
distinguished citizens, died this morning at
ESQ o'clock, after lingering illness of some
months He was born in Woodford county,
Kentucky, Nov. 21 1902, and was the eldest son
pf James and Margaret Stevenson. His grand
father, Benjamin Stevenson, was soldier OF
the war of the revolution, and soon afterward
removed from Maryland TO Kentucky. His
father was also a soldier of the war OF 1872. At
the age OF nineteen the doctor came to Indiana,
snd after reading medicine graduated at Tran
sYivanla medical college az Lexington, Ky. lie
was q consistent member OF the methodist
church, and delivered the first lectures on tenn
perance that were made In this county; was
also an active worker in securing the location
of AsbuTy university for Greencastle and
member of the first board OF trustees and
during portion of that time was president of
the joint board. He was also very active in
securing free schools for Indiana. He was
elected TO the legislature from this county in
1881 and served till 1915, and during the latter
year was chosen speaker of the house, and
served as senator from 1899 10 1871, and in 1916
was the whig candidate OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
along with the Hon. Joseph q. Marshall. In
1859 he was a member of the constitutional
convention, which ended his political career.
he was the first TO introduce Spanish meriBo
sheep, and for time made sheep husbandry
most prominent. In 1913 he brought the first
thoroughbred cattle TO the county, and in 1858
went 10 England and purchased a small herd of
fhe best cattle 20 BE- found and brought them
10 this county; after which he was active in
building gravel roads. From 1910 to 1850 the
doctor was a man Of wealth, but wishing TO ad-
minister on his own estate, he divided his lands
snd other property among his twelve children,
Teserving for himself and wife a competency
for life, retaining the old homestead east of the
gity for home, at which place ne was residing
at the time of his death. The most of his lam
ily are residents of Indianapolis. Two of his
sons James and Henry, are prominent citizens
and members of the bar in that city.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
A Lively Corpse.

FRANKFORT, Jan. S.-ISpecial. l-As an evil
denee that the democracy is not dead-which
republicans have frequently claimed-a num-
Der Of democrats have formed a society here
which shows that they do not propose TO re-
linquish the contest, or TO give up the prin-
ciples for which they fought in the last cam
paign. The society consists of from twenty-five
TO fifty members. The constitution and bylaws
have been adopted and give out the pure old
Jacksonian rinr.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
Convict Labor DON'T Paw.

JEFFEEsoNvILLE. Jan. Especial. 1.-The
Jacksonville Boot and Shoe company at the
prison south will abandon its contract April 1,
claiming il does not pay to use convict labor
in that business. They will build a large
factory In St. Louis. The concern turns out
600 pairs of boots and shoes every day, and
used 100000 worth of leather last year.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate.
Relieves Indigestion, Dyspepsia, etc.
Complimentary Notice.

To those wishingroses, hardy plants, bulbsand
seeds for home planting we cordially recommend
the old, reliable house of the Dingee d COnard
Co., West Grove, Pa. They are admitted to be
the largest rose growers in America, and their
roses and plants are well and favorably known
all over the United States and Canada Their
"New Guide" 10 pages, handsomely illus
trated, describes and tells how to grow more
than two thousand varieties of the newest and
choicest roses, hardy plants bulbs and SEEDS
and is sent free 10 ell who write for it. See ad-
vertsement in this paper, and address The
DIngee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
Caught with His Pluuder.

LAPoRTE Jan. 1.-[Special. THE reward of
SO offered by the sheriff for w. T. Smoot, who
recently ran team and wagon out of this
county, is claimed by Chicago officers who
captured SmOot at Watseka, III. The prisoner
is a native of Virginia and comes from good
family. He is graduate of Lexington college
and has had very checkered career.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
al Dnnrerons Yonnd.

TERRE HAUTE, Jan. Especial Joe Can
non, gambler, shot Willis Edwards, colored,
a porter in Main-st. saloon, at noon to-day.
They had quarreled in the morning and got
into n scuffie. Cannon freed himself and
jumping back fired two shots, one striking
Edwards in the neck. The latter may prove
fatal
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
Natural Gas Enterprise.

KNIGHTsTOwN, Jan. Especial. THE Ma
tional road gas and oil company, contracted
Saturday with II. NJ. Gilchrist & Bros. for the
drilling of several wells along the National
pike between this place and Dunreith, five
miles east. This company is preparing to push
things. Ii will commence laying their mains
connecting all the towns between here and
Richmond inside of ninety days. They expect
TO reach Richmond, the objective point. some
time during the coming summer.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
SuIit His Nose.

HUNTINGTON, Jan. Especial l-Yesterday
j. C. Wemmer of Warren, this county, while
cutting timber, in attempting to dislodge tree,
was struck by the sudden backing and moving
of the tree, which split his nose open its entire
length and plowed furrow through his lips
and chin, infiicting dangerous injuries.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
Funeral of Cnpt. Purriance.

HUNTINGTON, Jan. Especial The
funeral of Capt. A. S. Purviance, a well known
citizen, occurred to-day under the auspices of
e. A. r. post and other secret societies. The ser
mon was preached by his old army chaplain,
the Rev. Mr.. Sawyer OF indianapolis. The
funeral procession was of great length.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
Disastrous Fire at CrawfordsviIle.

CRAwFoRsvnLE, Jan. Especial l-At
o'clock this morning fire was discovered at
Lyle Smiths foundry and machine works
The department was promptly called out, but
their efforts were useless. The building was
frame and as dry as powder. The entire works
were consumed. Lyle & Smith were carrying
on business on a large scale and great deal of
valuable machinery, lathes and drills are de-
Efroyed. The loss il estimated at $4,000, but
was only insured for 5000.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
Dudley And wanamaker.

lflttsDulg fOst.l
Col Dudley, author of the block system of
bribery and voting, was in Philadelphia on
Thursday, and was "clOseted fortwO hours with
John Wanamaker." Ii is further stated that
the conference was "for the purpose of closing
up some business connected with the national
republican committee" of which Mr. Dudley is
treasurer. No comment is needed.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
nTbe sentinersp Good Work.
Ishelbyville Democrat.


THE INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL is doing a
great work in calling the attention of the pub
lie to the crying need of stringent election
law. THE SENTINEL has succeeded in arousing
public sentiment on the question and is de-
serving the thanks of the people of the whole
state regardless of party.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
An Arrest for Murder.

BRAZIL, Jan. Especial. l-Stager. who
shot and killed a companion while the two
were hunting near Asheryille, some days since,
has been arrested for murder. The shooting
was reported as accidental, but Stagler having
served a term in the Penitentiary, the public is
disposed TO look at the matter seriously.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
Found Dead in His Field.

GREENFIELD, Jan. Especial. l-Joshua
w. Shelby was found dead in field near his
residence in Buck Creek township last night.
He had gone to the field iu the morning to
feed his hogs and it is supposed that he died
from heart disease while returning to the
house. He laid in the field twelve hours be-
fore found
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
When Baby was sick we gave her castoris,
when she was Child. she cried for castoris.
When she became Mis-, she clung to castoris,
When she had Children. she gave them castOriA.

The old ouestion-where shall get my seed
this year-presents itself again 10 thousands OF
our readers at this season OF the year. If you
will turn to our advertising columns you will
find the announcement OF John A. Salzer, La
Crosse. Wis who makes a specially Of North
ern Grown Seeds These arc early, productive
and full Of life, and viii increase every yield.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
Gambler Instantly Killed.

SHELBYvILLE, Jan. Especial. bill Ber.
liss, alias "windy Bill" well-known gambler
of this city. was shot and instantly killed in
Redin Doran's saloon at s o'clock tonight by
Tom Peele, gambler from Nicholssville, KY,
who made his escape. The men had been
quarreling and finally Berliss struck Peele in
the face and the latter shot him through the
heart.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
Caught With the Horse.

LEBANON, Jan. 6.-[Special.J William John
son was arrested at Danville, ILL.,, and brought
here last night for stealing horse Thursday
night from his cousin, George w. johnson,
four miles north of this city. He had the
stolen horse in his possession when arrested.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
..Brick,, robin in Trouble Again.

ANDERSON, Jan. Especial -" Brick"
Tobin, local character who has served one
term in the penitentiary for robbery, and who
a few weeks ago had his indictment for rob-
bing the postofice at Elwood nollied by the L..
S. district attorney, is now in Jail for holding
ap" man here few nights ago and relieving
him of his money. He will probably go over
the road again,
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
Years of Discretion.
philadelphia Record.

AhAlaueiPhio AsONuiu-l
Little Dot-"Ps writin' letter to Santa Claus
tellin' all the things Iwant. Shall l put it in
the chimney
Little Dick-(two years olderl-"Naw. Put
it where mamma Will find it'
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09

LAFAYETTE, Jan. Especial. The city
was presented with New Year remembrance
this morning in the shape of a twenty-thousand
dollar damage suit brought by John Swanson,
laboTer, Who was in the citys employ. lie
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
Deserted His Family.

EDTSBURe. jan Especial. John Jo7-
dan, living four miles north Of this place,
quietly disposed Of bis property and left Sun
day for parts unknown. He leaves q young
wife and baby and numerous creditors to
mourn his departure.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
REWARF
- W'I'II1 ; a"VI u 1'III TT V1''l p"
KNIGHTS OF THE SWITCH

hereby warn certain persons who are known 10 DO
dealing in whisky unlawfully, thereby endangering
the lives and happiness Of the peaceful citizens OF
our sons neighbors and friends We therefore,
being 100 strong. propose 20 see to II that certain
suspicious persons must within thirty days leave
White River township. johnson county, or receive
visit from said Zone Hundred"
a. word to the wise is sufficient"
Written in the blood of the injured.
Sealed with the vail OF darkness.
There is no saloon either al Render or Smiths
Valley. andtherefore no good reason Tor such
notices. An attempt was made recently to or
ganize a White Cap association, but 1t probably
failed, as no one has been molested.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
Has Many BurgIaries to Answer For.

ELEHAET, JAN 7.-[Special.]-I is now
known that the man who was captured at La
porte for having robbed mail.bags here and
having the stolen drafts in his possession, is
the one who robbed Kies Bros store here
few nights ago and secured over one hundred
dollars worth Of clothing and jewelry. When
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
Found Dead in the CnnaI.

LAFAYETTE, Jan. 6.-[Special. The re-
mains of John Dillon were found in the canal
to-day. lie left papers which show that his
drowning was with suicidal intent. He had
been missing three weeks but no alarm was
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09

taken he had some Of the stolen goods. He is
supposed to be responsible for several other
burglaries that have been committed here re-
Gently. He gives his name Charles Wilson,
and says he halls from Fort Wayne.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
oueer Notice Posted in johnson.

GREENWOOD, Jan Especial. The follow
ing White Cap notice, ornamented with skull,
cross-bones, switches, etc, has been posted at
Smiths Valley, Kender and other points in
johnson county:
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
Raw Should BE Seated.

tCornersville Examiner
The charge of bribery against Carpenter was
made very plain and Ray will doubtless bt
given the seat he is entitled too.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
A Nominal Reform.

New lOrk ENening sun.
81 am so glad to see your husband keeping
so steady, Mrs. Brewer. | notice he is per
fectly sober every Saturday night of late"
"Yes" was the reply, "he has recently had
his payday changed"
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
ResnectfulIY Decllned
Hancock Democrat.l

Col. Dudley has declined TO accept the offer
of THE INDIANAPOLIS SENTINEL to pay 81, 900
for his affidavit that he did not write the letter.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
Vote Buyers and Vote Sellers.
ICleveland Plain pealer.

II is difficult to trace out the transaction be-
tween the buyer and seller of votes, but where
it can be done the punishment should be
severe and applied vigorously. The buyer
should be sent to the most convenient peniten-
tiary for a good long term. The man who
state and should be placed where he can do no
mischief The man who is convicted of selling
his vote should be disfranchised. He is not fit
to have a vote.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09

The secretary OF the treasury Thursday ac-
cepted the following bonds: Fours, registered,
$4,000 at l27sI; AIS, registered, S4sl,SOO at
1887.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
REISSUE.

The SENTNEL'S 6jty dollar prisc-guessing
contest on HaTTiso,Fs cabinet tUB remain open
until Feb. /.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09

THE SENTINELs fifty dollar prise-gUessiag
contest on HarrisOn's cabinet icW remain open
until Feb. 1.
The Indiana State sentinel., 1889-01-09
A slander Suit Ended.

Send in y0Ur guess on HdrTis0n's cabinet
EifV doIIars cash tor Me best qness.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-10-03

The Chicago Daily News, in de.
sclibing scenes of interest connected
with the great naval battle during the
recent &. A. r. cucampment at Mil
waukee, published the following
"The scenes in and about the hun
dreds of downtown saloons were
such as would have been calculated
to give a temperance aSitator the
horrors. Men fought and struggled
with each other to get to the i'm
provised tables where beer was con-
stantly flowing i'll three-inch streams
The brewerieS were stormed by as
many different armies as there were
breweries.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-10-03
RE THURSDAY SATURDAY OCT 51H
school nj Union Hall.

Prof J. o. Green will open nine
months school ut Union Hall on Oct. 7ih,
in which will be taught Latin, Philoso-
ply, Physiology, Algebra, and all lower
branches. Miss Fannie Maxwell, grad
uatc of The Capital Commercial College
la, been engaged t". teach book keeping
and photography, aud comleien5 mnsir
teacher will also be- cmploycd. students
DESIRING to attend from distance can get
hoard m grnd private families for $500
per mumtln Tuition will he tro;n Sl.5O
to $500. We lraru that : OF 10 young
ladies have already mado application for
board. aud the school vii u" doubt sue
cTcd will
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-10-03

ioe have heard your friends and neigh
bors talking about it, Ion may yourself
be- one of the many who know from per
sonal experience just how good thing it is
If Yen have ever tried It, you are one of
ills sraunch friends, because the wnndcT-
iul thing about it is when once given a
trial, DIR. Kings New Discovery ever at
ter holds place in the house. If ynn
have never used t and should be
afflicted with a congh, cold or any lung
or chest trouble, secure ii bottle ii once
and give it a fair trial. 1t s guaranteed
every time or money refunded.
TRIAL bottles free at T. T. Meade Il Co. 5
Drug Stone.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-10-03

THIS is beyond question the most sue
cessfui Cough Medicine VIC have ever sold
a few doses invariably cu,e the worst
cases of Congh, Group and Bronchitis
while its wonderful success in the cure o
CONSUMPTION is without parallel in the
history If medicine. Since its first dis
covery it has been sold on Il guarantee, q
test which no other medicine can stand
If you have n Cough we earnestly ASK
YOU to try it, Price 10 cents, so cents
and S1.00. II your lungs are sore, Chest
or Back lame, use Shilohs Porous
Plaster. For sale al the City Drng
Store. 81
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-10-03
Coming to Mississippi.

Mrs. Zerelda Wallace will begin a
series of addresses in Mississippi on
Oct. 1st., to continue through the
month. Her itinerancy will be pub
lished in the State and county papers.
She is of slight figure, not over five
feet three inches in height but with a
face and head like some of the relieves
on the old Roman coins. Her face is
at once "siDgled out" in crowd of
her peers and involuntarily sense of
power is upon you.
When Mrs. Wallace first read Ben
Hur, she said to Gen. Lew Wallacei
"But, my son, where did you gather
up your ideal of the mother of ben
Hur'" "Why, just here at home; you
dear simple soul! you are my ideal OF
Ben Hur's mother. God bless your
Mrs. Wallace is the wife of ex. Gov
ernor Wallace, of Indiana, aud one OF
the National superintendent of the
w. c. Il. U.
SMOTHER WALLACE.
So is this venerable mother in Is
rael termed by the sisterhood-vener-
able in years, but with natural
strength undated" Il clear, vigorous
brain, and that gentle reasonableness
toward all humanity that only comes
with long and rich experience.
Some of the topics on which "Moth-
er Wallace" will talk are Prohibition
versus High License: Is Woman's
Suffrage Essential to true Republic
woman's Position, Social, Civil and
Religious, from a Bible stand point
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-10-03
Cif0tlG1a Notice.
+. :. COTTON * ANOTHER }
VS..
ANnnEW MIKAS

ANDREW NIKAS
In the Chancery Court Of Lincoln conn
~ to the December Term. 1889.
TO all persons having or claiming any lc-
gal or equitable interest in tho follow
Ing lands sold for taxes on the 9Th dav
of March, 1888, tO-wit The southwest
+ of the southeast I of section %. and
The south of the southwest ! of sec
lion 3; all in township 7, range east
in Lincoln county. And also to all per
sons claiming any interest in the Follow
inc lands, to-wit: the southeast / OF
northeast /. and east 1 of the southeast
+, less Is acres in the southeast corner
Of section IL, and ali that part of the
northwest + of southeast t north ct the
lower Union Church road and east OF
j. J. Phillips; all in section IL, town
ship Z, range east: and the west ] OF
the southwest t, less acres more or
less in the southwest corner 1T the
southwest + of section II, township 4,
range east in Lincoln county:
You are notified that complainants have
filed their bill in the Chancery Court OF
Lincoln county to confirm and quiet their
title To the above described lands; and
YOU are required to appear at sad Court
on the first Monday ~ December, lSS9,
anti defend the same if yor 80 desire.
FELIX MAY,
Chamcery Clerk.
II. CASSIDY, Attorney for compliments
Oct 3, lSS9-iw
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-10-03
.Ion,umption surely Cured.

70 THE EDIToR--please inform y"u'
rradrr> that have u positive remedy t"i
tie above named disease. ny ite timely
Use thousands Of HOPELESS cases have been
permanently cured. | shall lie glad to
send two BOTTLES of my remedy FREE ia
any Of your readers who have consnmp-
ton if they will send me their express
aud postofficc address,. Respectfully,
+. A. SLOCUM, NJ. c..
ISL Pearl ST., New York.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-10-03
ENGINES AND GINS.

We are agents for the best steam Ell
gines in The market. To those who con
template buying an engine we wish to
say that we ara prepared to give better
and easier terms than anybody.
We are also agents for the celebrated
Outlet Gin. Can supply all gin parts
betting, etc, on short notice. 1t yor
have gin too old to do good work oil
too small for your business see MS about
exchanging it for "a new one or larger
opn SHERMAN g. DAVIS.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-10-03

Whoever has once used Reeds Chill
Cure insists upon bis friends using it also.
Whys Because it cures quickly.
Because it strengthens while it cures.
Because it leaves no bad after effects.
Because the patient feels better after
taking it than before being sick. This
Is the secret of the great success of Reeds
Chill Cnrc. For Sale by 7. T. Meade IL
10
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-10-03

The Wisconsin w. c. +. T., III
cooperation with the Chicago
"country- week" workers, during the
summer secured the delights of
country air and sunlight for several
hundred poor city children, one young
woman's union finding places for fifty
of the little ones, and another for
sixty three.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-10-03
JOHN M'GRATH & SONS,
Brookhaven, Miss.


l.. BainbridGe Mnuday Esq, County
Attorney, Clay Co, Tex. Says: "Havt
used Electric Bitters with most happy
results. My biother also was very low
with Malarial Fever and Jaundice, but
was cured by timely use of this medicine
Am satisfied Electric Bitters saved his
life"
Mr.. ID. /. Wilcoxon, of Horse Cave,
KY, adds like testimony saying: He
positively believes he would have died
had it not been for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy will ward off, as
well As cure all Malarial Diseases, and
for all Kidney, Liver and Stomach Dis
orders stands unequaled. Price soc. and
81. at T. +. Meade q Cos. 6
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-10-03
BuckIen's Arnica SalVe.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhenin, Fevei
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price 2o cents pei
box. For sale by 7. T. Meade Il Co,
BrOokhaVen, Miss.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-10-03

Politicians in dealing with temper
ance questions are recommended to
take as their maxim the words of a
great American statesman, who said
"A politician is like pillar; he is only
strong as long as he is straight"
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-10-03

The Fair department of the w, G.
T. L. is entering many golden doors
of opportunity this harvest time. At
numerous state and county fairs at
tractive w. c. r. L. booths will re-
present the cause of purity and So
briefly.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-10-03
sh;,oh's Catarrh Remedy.

Shilolls catarrh Remedy, II marvellous
cure for Catanh. Diptherla, Cankel
Mouth aud Headache. With each bottle
there is an ingenious Nasal Injector fol
more successful treatment of these com
plants without extra charge. Price sc
cents, Sold at the City Drug Store.
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-10-03

WHY do 50 many people We see around
MS seem to prefer to suffer and he made
miserable by Indigestion, Constipation
Dizziness, Loss of Appetite, Coming ny
of the food. Yellow Skin, when for 40
cents we will sell them Shiloh's VitalISer,
gnaranteed to cure them. Sold at the
CITY Drug Store. w
The Brookhaven leader., 1889-10-03
Citation Notice.
john NJ. GiRAULr

VS..
ruE WORLD AND BALANCE OF MANKIND. }
IN the Chancery Court Of Lincoln conn
~ To the December Torn, 1889.
To all persons having or claiming any To-
gal or equitable interest in the follow
ing described lands sold for taxes IN
January, 1876, to-wit: Lots | and
sonth of the Indian Trace in scction :,
township 8, range 9 east In Lincoln
comfy,
You are notified that tho complainant
has flea his bill in the Cllancery Court
of Lincoln county, to confirm his title IL
the above described lands, AMI you ARE
required to appear and defend the s;tnie
on or before the first Monday of Decom-
Der, 1889. FELIX MAY,
Ctaneery Clerk.
II. CASSIDY, Attorney for complainant
Oct, =, lsS9-4w