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The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-11-05
Important Meeting.

An important meeting of the Southern
Pacific officials and Hon K. II. Hartman
took place in Salt Lake City recently to
consider many details of the change
from the old road to the cut-offs Of the
Southern Pacific system.
The Lucin cutoff a the particular
part of the system which will be under
consideration and without doubt trains
will be running over this Lev road by
the 18th of the month.
This change will make a difference OF
nearly two hours in the running time
between here and Ogden.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-11-05
To 20 10 Austin.

Following are the names OF those who
have been subpnnaed for the next term
of Court to act as grand and trial jurors
from the North End:
William Eckman, Henry Childress,
John Jory, Chas Grayham, l. E Ken
drick, Ed Uren, jr., re Blossom, Joseph
Jurey, j ii Crum, w G Hancock, WIN
Schwin, E + Starrett, B f Wilson, John
Mellander, Sam Little, Wm Licking, 4
NJ Horton, A d Lemaire, w d Adding
ton, G s Moore, E I George.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-11-05
Scarlet Fever In Austin.

A scarlet fever epidemic is prevalent
in Austin. The town has a population
of fifty people and a large number of the
population is afflicted with the fever.
The editor Of the Reveille is confined to
his bed. which prevents him from writ
ing his weekly knock on Tonopah'
Should he fail to recover, Tonopah will
mics the strenuous strokes OF his ham
mer.-Tonopah Bonanza.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-11-05

John w. Beard, one of the early pio-
neers OF Tuscarora, died at that place
Thursday morning. He came to Ne
vada 10 1859 and settled on the Com
stock. In 1867 he discovered the mines
at Tuscarora and has resided there ever
since. He was between seventy and
eighty years of age.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-11-05
Ran n Ten Penny Nail Through His
Foot.

While opening a box, ]. c. Mount,
of Three Mile Bay, N. Y, ran a ten
penny nail through the ieshy part OF
his hand. 81 thought at once OF all
the pain and soreness this would
cause me-" he says, land Immediately
applied Chamberlain Pain Balm and
occasionally afterwards. To my sur
prise it removed all pain and soreness
and the injured parts wese soon
healed" For sale by the Horton Co
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-11-05

A Love Letter,

Would not interest you if you're
for a guaranteed Salve for
Sores, Burns or Piles. Otto Dodd, OF
Ponder, Mo. writes: II suffered with
ugly sore for a year, but a box Of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured me. It's
the best Salve on earth. 25c at Lee
marie & Sons.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-11-05
Read This.

Hunting for a good gu atty OF tea?
Try this years crop of TEA POT
brand.
Received a new lot of fresh, crisp
fancy crackers, consisting Of
GRAHAM, C~RAcKNELLs, CHAMPION
BUTTER CREAM NIcNAcs
AND MACARoN.
TRY THEM GO AT LEMAIRE'S
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-11-05
A Liberal Offer.

The undersigned will give a free
sample of Chamherlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets to any m wanting a
reliable remedy for disorders of the
stomach, biliousness or constipation.
This is a new remedy and a good one.
The Horton Co.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-11-05
Broke Into his House.

s. lie Quinn of Cavendish, VT, was
robbed of his customary heath by in
VISION OF Chronic Constipation
When DR.. Kings New Life Pills broke
into his house, his troubles was ar
rested and now he's entirely cured
They're guaranteed to cure, 25c a
Lemaire & Sons.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-11-05
Dentistry.

DIR. W. s. Porter, dentist, is in town
and will remain for a short time only.
Has his Office at the Capitol Hotel.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-11-05
MARRIED.

In Austin, Nov. 4th, 1908, Rev. Father
Sheehan officiating, Jake Hoffman and
Miss Mary Kearn.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1903-11-05
A. D. LEMAIRE g. N
Battle Mountain, NEVADA


zone of DIR. Kings New Life Pills
each night for two weeks has put me
in my "teens again" writes D. H.
Turner of Dempseytown, Pa. They're
the best in the world for Liver, Stom.
ash and Bowels, Purely vegetable.
Never grippe. Only 25c at A.. D. Lee
MARIE & Sons.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-30
THE GOVERNORS ADDRESS.


Governor Durbin's address follows:
Fellow Citizels-I am horored and graf
flied by the generous consideration that has
Offered me the opportunity TO join you to-
day in the formal inauguration OF this en-
terprise. The undertaking not only gives
evidence OF the public spirit OF the people
OF Putnam county, but Is a manifestation
soon 10 be visible in all its beautiful pro-
portions OF the irresistible march OF prog
ress apparent throughout the length and
bredth OF our great commonwealth.
There is a story OF an Indianian who,
while travelling abroad, fell in with a Cit
izen of Great Britain sufficiently stubborn
and obtuse to contend that there were few
things to be said in favor OF his country as
against the United States. After being
overwhelmed in all other particulars by the
enthusiastic contentious OF his American
cousin the Englishman at length exclaimed
triumphantly: At any rate, my friend you
will admit that your country is without
ruins My dear sir said the Hooscr In n
tone OF commiseration. have you never seen
the courthouse at Greencastle?
THE memories ana traditions lingering
about the crumblinS building which until
yesterday stood upon this square. were not
enough TO save 1t. since IL stood athwart
the pathway or grogress. and tomorrow
there shall rise here in its stead a massive
structure of enduring stone, fair TO look
upon. a fit temple OF justice for the thou
sands OF American citizens who shall turn
to Ii for at least half century TO come as
their local center OF administration and OF
authority.
"A temple OF justice. When that phrase
Is used to describe the structure from with
IA which the laws are locally interpreted
and executed, il Is usually In n flippant or a
conventional sense. Yet We woulI say
these words with sincerity and with never
ence II they were spoken with a proper ap-
n ha rrfxs ffcrn
for which the courthouse stands. We ac-
cept our laws, our courts, our liberties
themselves MS matters of course. They
were our heritage, We count not the cost
sned TO the fact that the price OF their
maintenance Is unceasing care Least OF all
are We given to the realization that the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-30
JUDGE COLLIyER'S ADDRESS.
Visitors Welcomed tn City and County
EARLY History Recalled.

BY way OF introduction Judge Collver
said that on this occasion the people Of
Putnam county had convened for the first
time in the twentieth century for the pur-
pose of Witnessing the ceremonies attend
ing the laying OF cornerstone OF a new
courthouse. Judging from the stability of
the foundation Just completed. and consid-
ering the fact that We have literally built
upon a rock. in conformity with the Scrip
tural injunction" said the Judge. II predict
that this people will not assemble again in
this century for like purpose
The judge then welcomed the visitors to
the city and county and expressed the
satisfaction OF the people OF the county
that the old courthouse prehistoric in APP
pearance. had given way to new struc-
ture that would be a source OF pride 10 all
a portion of the judges address was his
torical In character. taking up the organi-
ration OF the first Circuit Court in the
county. He said In part:
The credit for building this magnificent
structure cannot be justly claimed By any
political party. IL Is the result Of the COM
pined efforts or men OF every party- II
viii stand as suitable and appropriate
monument OF the wisdom. enterprise and
enlightenment OF all OF. the people OF this
claim n monopoly OK the thrift and enter
prise which makes It's construction possible.
Putnan county has not always been the
owner OF "A courthouse. The first Circuit
Court was organised IN this county June 3.
lszz, with Jacob Call as presiding Judge and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-30

George Kirkpatrick and Purnell Chance rs
associate Judges. The court, having or
eanized. adjourned until court In course
and convened in regular term on sept :.
49,. at the house OF James Athey- VINO APP
pears from the records 70 have been al tnat
very worthy man or much public spirit
and enterprise. Tie court continued 70
convene at the houses OF citizens until IN
1s27, at which tine the record discloSeS
that the court convened at the courthouse.
During this period Samuel judah, Tnomas
H. Blake, Charles Dewey and James ran
nington were practicing attorneys. The
first case on the docket was entitled John
Hamilton vs. John Collect, and the same
was continued on application or defencant
at his cost The same entry mas Deen
made many times in the Circuit Court with
In the eighty years since such entry was
placed on record.
two days and then adjourned TO june 5, ISIS,
at which term the court again held Tor only
two days.
1T is the pride and boast of the good peo-
pie of this county that no man has ever
been deprived OF his life or liberty in our
midst until by due process or law and IN
conformity TO constitutional guarantees and
OF justice If he so selected before jury
of his peers selected and sworn TO well ana
truly try his cause, and q true verdict rem
dered according to the law and evidence
60 long as such conditions continue 10 ex-
lat we have just cause for congratu!ation
The people are responsible for the admins
tration and rational enforcement OF the law
ity will ever shirk evade such respon-
sibility and duty. No trial or any consio-
cradle public concern can occupy unless the
citizens in the several capacities or parties.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-30
VI. II. II. =. Notes.

The Toreador dance was a success In
every way Over sixty couples We're pres
ent.
The suits for the schools athletes were
ordered yesterday, and soon the boys VIII
be sporting" in brand new attire.
The trial by the senate Will be given in
about two weeks. At present the ATTORNEYS
are working out the method TO be used
The evidence will probably be based On
something occurring at the school
The June. 1885, class has adopted = novel
method OF electng officers. Instead OF hav-
ting a regular meeting they are choosing
them at the lifteen-ninute period I'm the
morning. The latest is Nellie Whifsett as
vice president
The younger section of the school will 20
to the auditorium tomorrow morning AT
10 o'clock The programme OF last week
will be repeated, including THE Virginlan."
THE Prince of P.lsen. Hayden's Military
symphony, and My own United States
A new plan is 10 BE- tried today OF short
ening the lunch period fifteen minutes. thus
causing the afternoon recitations 10 begin
at u O'Clock instead OF 1915. School would
then close at O'Clock There have been
attempts TO shorten the noon hour for some
time. Last year plan was discussed in
which the hour would have been dropped
altogether. the students eating their iunch
at vacant time arranged FOR them Opin-
ion Is about evenly divided on the scheme.
with perhaps z slight majority favoring the
new plan. After its trial vote VIII -
taken 60 decice -sc es>cl method
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-30
CORNERSTONE LAID.
coNCLIrpEp FRoM FIRsr pAGEl

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE)
act OF the Legislature OF 1901 authorizing
the special election that provided for the
courthouse, records OF all affairs pertaining
to the building. copies OF the county pa
pers. names OF county and city officials,
records or societies and fraternal organlza-
lions OF the county. names OF teachers in
the county and city schools the faculty Of
De Paw University, list OF city churches,
names Of members OF the bar. history Of
the county, list OF Mexican war veterans,
photograph OF John Clark Ridpatn. pic
lures OF the old and new courthouse and
many other interesting documents and rec
crds incident 10 the occasion.
THE STONE LAID.
Then the box was placed In the corner
stone and the stone was lowered TO it's
place with the customary ritualistic pro-
ceedIngs. including the testing OF the stone
with the square. lever and plumb and the
pouring on II OF corn, wine and oil, and
Grand Marshal Glascock made the procla-
nation that the stone had been laid.
Chairman James then took charge again
and presented Hon. p. o. Co!liver. Judge OF
the thirteenth judicial circuit. composed OF
Putnam and Clay counties, who delivered
an address of welcome and reviewed the
history or the county and the long process
OF securing the new courthouse now under
construction. Governor Durbin closed the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-30
THE COURT RECORD.
COURT.


Room 1-John l.. McMaster, Judge.
street Railway Company ct al; damages.
On trial by jury.
18th Thomas s Griath VS. Martin Collins; on
Evidence heard Finding and Judgment for
plaintiff for $SOG5 and costs.
Room flames NJ. feathers, Judge
Margaret Bruce VS.. Samuel Waters ct
al; bond. Submitted to court. Evidence
heard. Taken under advisement.
Room 3-vinson Carter. Judge.
James B. Harris W.. William F. Stewart:
account. Finding and judgment against de-
PENDANT for $50 and costs.
Philip Efroymson We. Fred Lohrman;
to quiet title Dismissed and costs paid.
Jacob Efroymson VS. Fred Lohrrnan:
to quiet title Dismissed and costs paid.
Lewis NJ. Efroymson VS.. Fred Lohrman;
to quiet title. Dismissed and costs paid.
Joseph W. Sewage VS. Charles c. Kist-
ner; commission. Jury returns verdict for
SIS.
Charles II. p. Barrett VS.. Hulda A. Stout;
appeal. On trial by jury.
CRIMINAL COURT.
Fremont Afford, Judge
Ollie Erwin; petit larceny. Defendant ar
dence heard. Fined 81 and costs and i'm
prisoned in the county Jail ten days
James Minor; embezzlerlent. Defendant
withdraws his plea of not guilty and pleads
guilty to amount under SIS. Fined & and
costs and imprisoned in the county jail thir-
ty days.
Ollie Erwin; petit larceny. State ot In
diana, by prosecuting attorney. files q nolle
proseQui as defendant is fired and SEN
fenced IL another cause.
jesse Phillips; murder. Defendant with
draws plea or not guilty and enters q plea
of guilty to mansiaughter. Age, nineteen
Fined 81 and imprisoned two To twen.y-one
years in the Womans Prison.
Ruth Collins; drunk. Defendant pleads
not guilty.
Ruth Collins; prostitute. Defendant
pleads not guilty.
Jennie Lee; prostitute. Defendant pleads
not guilty.
Jennie Zimpleman; grand larceny On
trial by court. Evidence heard. Finding of
guilty. Fined 81 and imprisoned I'm the In
diana Womens Prison ono to fourteen
years.
NEW SUITS FILED.
Katherine friedrich Henry Glatzel ct
al; complaint to set aside conyeyance
Superior Court, Room ].
Henry Kothe VS. Levi s. Pisrson: COM
plant on contract Superior Court Room 2.
George j. Marott VS.. the Consumers Gas
Trust Company ct al: complaint for re-
ceiver and other purposes Superior Court.
Room 3.
Ovid ID. Butler VS.. John II. Ruder trus-
tee, ct al; complaint to quiet title. Supe-
rior Court, Room 2.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-30

for many months Of the year. have been
replaced with gravel and stone roadways,
passable at all seasons: fields once covered
with water and terminating frogs, mos
quitoes and skunk cabbage. by drainage and
proper cultivation have been converted into
garden spots producing bountiful crops OF
and wheat. oats. fruits and grasses:
roamed herds of Shorthorn and Hereford
cattle and fiocks of imported sheep Craze
and fatten in security and undisturbed.
Log meeting houses have given way TO
frame and brick church edifices. These
contrasts and differences might be produced
and continued indefinitely, but it is unnec-
essary and time forbids. The intelligence
and frugalty OF this people is but a refiec-
ton in the mirror OF time of the many noble
traits and characteristics of their pioneer
ancestors, of whom we are all so justly
proud.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-30
INDIANA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY.
First Anniversary of It's Founding
Celebrated Mt Shiloh Church.

The first anniversary of the founding OF
the Indiana Baptist University (colored),
located on Oak Hill, In the northeastern
part of the city. was celebrated at the
Shiloh Baptist Church. North West and
Walnut streets, last night. An excellent
programme was given, consisting of an in
vocation by the Rev. j. c. Patton, pastor
of the church and president of the univer-
sity, music by the university choir. adj
dresses by the Rev. p. +. Farrell, repre-
senting the board of trustees of the general
association, and the Rev. s. C. Marvel.
representing the board Of trustees Of the
Eastern associations: papers by Mrs. Ida
Cushinberry and Miss Beatrice James, a
solo by Mrs. Rosetta Beacham. piano solo
by Mrs. Hattie Davis and a recitation by
Miss Mabel Hamilton.
AT an educational convention of the Bap-
fist churches held in the Shiloh Baptist
Church two years ago last August it was
agreed to found a Baptist university for
the, purpose of educating the colored boys
appointed 10 select a site in this city. and a
tract of one and half acres of ground
was bought on Oak Hill. upon which was
erected a handsome two-and-a-half-story
building containing eight rooms at cost
of 50 7Oo
The University, which is supported by the
General and Eastern associations, which
this State, opened its doors to students on
Sept %. 1902. and thirty-six students were
enrolled the first year, Fifteen additional
students have entered this year.
The university offers courses OF study in
the normal branches. and also has class
in dressmaking at present II is its PURPOSE
10 include bookkeeping. shorthand and
typewriting in its curriculum this year. A
theological department will also be intro
duced this year. The faculty consists Of
the Rev. J. c. Patton. president; Miss Mat
tie Anderson. normal; William Paschal,
languages, and T. @. Brown, music.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-30

witnesses, jurors or court officers actively
engage and participate therein. If each
citizen thus actively aiding, assisting and
participating in such trial, performs his
whole duty in an honest, upright and intel
ligent manner, there need be no fear of the
miscarriage of justice. Where the best cit
liens evade jury duty and by such evasion
permit others to serve jurors who by
reason of personal habits, ignorance or sur
roundings unfit to discharge such serv-
ice in creditable and acceptable manner.
the resulting conditions are deplorabe.
I'VE owe a debt of gratitude TO the sturdy
pioneers who exterriinated the rattlesnakes
and drove the Indian from this fair land OF
ours Their fortitude, endurance and
efforts made it possible to clear away the
dense forests and drain miasmatic malarial
swamps. which covered almost the entire
face Of the county. which is now the most
productive, desirable and valuable. Since
the formation of this county more than
eighty years ago vast changes and inn
provernents have been effected. The streams
once dangerous To cross have been spanned
with bridges and can now be crossed In
safety at all times. Mud roads. impossible
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-30

life however humble and obscure, some
thing toward the permanent upbuilding
hopes. answers the prayers and justifies
the struggles of those who who. IN all
times and in all lands, have commended for
the broadest freedom for men consistent
with the rights of other men,
Again, and in closing, my fellow-citf-
zens of Putnam county. congratulate you
prise. Permit me to express the hope that
good fortune may attend this public I'M
dertaking and that the structure soon to
rise upon this spot may fulfill your high
est expectations. Above and beyond all
this let US, as we formally commence the
construction OF this courthouse. take in
creased devotion TO that for which IL Is
the majesty. the supremacy of the law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-30
Case from Clinton County.

The Appellate Court yesterday affirmed
the Clinton Circuit Court in the appeal
case of Harry s. Couchman, administrator,
VS.. Cyrus A. Prather. The appellant
father fell out of his buggy and was killed
while on his way home from Thorntown.
1t was alleged that he was sold liquor at
Prather's saloon after he was already in
toxicated. His son brought an action for
damages, but the court holds that the ad-
ministrator in this case cannot claim dam
ages, but that whatever right of action
there is on account of his death is in his
wife and children
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-30
Claim for Big Damages.

Louis Bernstein, a citizen of Illinois, has
brought suit in the Federal Court against
the Indiana Union tractor Company for
injuries received while riding passenger
on one of the company's cars. On July 80.
1903. bernstein took passage on the Union
Traction line from Muncie to Alexandria.
One mile north of Anderson the car on
which he was riding collided with another
car and Bernstein was thrown from his
seat against the corner of another seat and
received, it is alleged, permanent injuries.
The bill of complaint was filed yesterday.
I lie complainant asks for damages amount
ing to S25.OeO
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-30
PRAISE FOR MR.. LEvERIEG.
Chicago Newspaper Welcomes Him to
the Illinois Metropolis.

In a recent issue Of the Chicago Inter
Ocean the following item was used:
Mortimer lowering society man. club
man, ffnancieT. of Indianapolis, is going to
leave the land of the Hoosier next month
and come to Chicago
Mr.. lowering has been conspicuous fig
ure in Chicago society and club life for
years and before he went to indianapolis
and was living in Lafayette his Chica go
friends saw him on an average OF once a
week. He was the gentleman manager OF
the horse show the first year of the present
associations exhibit
Eat the horse show last night Mr. Lever
the change next month and would accept
the vice presidency Of both OF the Indiana
hanks he is connected with. While in Chi
cago he intends 10 finance the old Hoxie es-
afe'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-30
EAGLES WANT AN AERIE.
Order In This City WIZ Erect s35 COO
building.

A committee appointed by the Indianapo-
lis Aerie of Eagles to select q site for per-
manent home for the order has not yet found
a suitable piece Of property on which 20
build. The order desires to buy property in
the centrAl part Of the city. SO that IL may
let part OF the building for business pur-
poses to pay its expenses.
1t is the intention OF the order TO pay
about $1,000 for ground. and erect building
upon il at cost of $4,000 or $4,000 The
money will be raised by the sale OF shares
to the members. The plans for the building
have not yet been drawn, but the work viii
probably be commenced early next year.
The order in this city has about five hun
dred members, and has a class of about
fifty candidates which will be initiated on
Nov. 9.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-30
MRS. HENDRIcxs's ILLNESS.


Mrs. Eliza G. Hendricks, widow OF the
late Thomas A. Hendricks. who has been i'll
for some time. became suddenly worse. yes
terday and little hope is held out for her
recovery. Mrs. Hendricks was taken i'll
about two weeks ago, but at the time IL
was not thought she was In a critical con-
dition. She Is attended constantly by n
trained nurse and her companion. Miss
Temple Tompkins. but IL is feared she viii
never recover In spite OF the excellent care
she receives. She Is eighty years old end