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The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13
APPEAL OF CUNNINGHAM
HE WAS SENTENCED TO PENITEN-
TIARY In BOONE CIRCUIT COURT.
Charged with Perpetrating a Fraud
on John c. Hill, of Thorntown-
Other Court Cases.

The appeal of Joseph d. Cunningham VS..
preme Court yesterday. Cunningham was
tried in the Boone Circuit Court last No
vember on the charge of obtaining money
under false pretenses. and was sentenced to
prison for not more than seven years. The
indictment on which Cunningham was con-
victed charged him with cheating and de-
frauding John c. Hill, of Thorntown, Ind.
1t was claimed that Cunningham called on
Hill on May 9. 1902 and claimed that he
was authorized and directed by the Ameri-
can Trust Company, guardian of Cornelia
NJ. Robinson, a minor, to obtain his sigma
ture TO a release of a certain mortgage
held by HILL Cunningham claimed he
would present petition to the court for
an order authorizing it to advance money
with which to satisfy the mortgage. Cum
ningham claimed that before the petition
could be presented it was necessary for
Hill to sign the release of mortgage. Cum
ningham also told Hill 1t was necessary for
him to sign five different papers.
Mr. Hill was over seventy years or age,
and his eyesight was poor. When Cunning
ham presented certain papers and read
them TO Hill the latter believed he was
signing release to the mortgage. Instead
Cunningham had pinned promissory notes
to the papers, and Hill signed the notes as
well as the bogus papers. There were two
notes, one for $500 and the other for $1,000
both payable TO l.. II. Jordan, cashier, and
negotiable at the Home National Bank OF
Thorntown. Cunningham was not author
lied by the American Trust Company, and
the entire transaction was fraudulent.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13
A UNIQUE RAILROAD YEAR
THE EXHIBIT OF THE PAST TWELVE
MONTHS A REMARKABLE ONE.
Large Gross Earnings and Extraordi-
nary Expenses-Earni Cut by
Shortage in Equipment.

A railroad authority says: 1.-THE prelim-
mary estimates of gross earnings of rail-
roads in 1902 show an increase of s9l 200.
or more than per cent. over the receipts
Of 1901 which were the largest previously
made, a result which is most remarkable
considering the short corn crops OF 1901
and the anthracite strike, which restricted
the operations of railroads in the East and
West. The year will be memorable one,
not only by reason of the great gross re-
ceipts, but because of the increase in ex-
penses, which the full reports will show
were large to cause actual de-
crease In net earnings.
There have been unusually heavy ex-
traordinary expenditures, as railroad Off
cials are liable to be extravagant in flush
times, but the increased cost of fuel and
materials Is responsible for the fact that
less money was made for the stockholders
Of American railways than in the previous
year, when the gross receipts approximated
800 000,0 600 less. Such a result argues weak
point in the conduct of railways, but the
early part of the year was so promising,
undertakings to spend money were made
was impossible to countermand them.
Another remarkable fact of this unique
railroad year is that throughout the most
OF II the equipment was entirely INSULT
cient to carry the traffic offered, and that
railroads suffered not only great incon-
venience but large cash losses from the
congestion OF freight
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13
WORKING OUT A LAW.

OONCLODED t'ROM PAGE eighty
total length of q. 400 feet between Newman
street and White river. 1t would be built
of steel and concrete in two divisions. each
being fourteen feet wide and eight feet
high. Incidental to elevation the sewer
need only begin at Vermont street and ter
inmate at South street, a distance of $500
feet. This plan would cost $4S9, 500. If the
portion between Vermont and Newman
streets, distance of 1900 feet was decided
on then 1t would cost 1926, 900 more. If it
was continued from South street to Wis
consin street, a distance of $500 feet, it
would cost an additional $290,O00. To i'm
prove the open waterway between Wis
consin street and the river, 1900 feet, would
cost $1,000. If completed in its entirety the
sewer would cost $,0S3,5 500.
Mr.. Johnson asked where the money to
pay for this sewer was to come from. Mr..
Nelson said it could be assessed against
a large district of the city He said the
sewer had been under discussion by the
city for over a year as a necessary sanitary
relief. 1t was a necessity, and the longer
put off the more expensive it would be-
come.
Mr.. Enrich asked what he expected the
people south of Wisconsin street to think
of an open sewer containing all the foul
matter from the entire distance. Mr.. Nell
son said this was mistake, as the sewer
would only care for storm water and the
sewage would be intercepted and sent
through other channels.
The commission decided to meet again
Tuesday and at this meeting all persons
who wish to present their views are in
vited 10 appear. The railroad engineers
have not yet asked for a time to be heard.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13
THE COURT RECORD.
SUPERIOR COURT.


Room John l.. McMaster, Judge.
Ida Spencer VS.. Samuel Mohler ct al;
replevin Submitted and evidence heard.
Hattie Cohen VS.. Samuel Borinstine; for
accounting. Plaintiff dismisses. Judgment
against plaintiff for costs.
Elizabeth Ness VS.. Christian Neiss: d.
vorce. Submitted and part of evidence
heard.
Called for trial. Plaintiff failing to ap-
pear, is called. Defaulted and cause dis
missed.
Room 2-James NJ. Leathers, Judge.
William c. Hiland VS.. John P. Heaton:
on note: Defendant defaulted. Finding for
plaintin for $3.50 and costs.
William H. Smith VS.. w. w. Baker ct al: {:
on contract. On trial by jury.
Room 3-vinson Carter, Judge.
Paul Bonner VS.. indianapolis Street-rail-
way Company: damages. Jury returned
dict against plaintiff for costs.
John c. Buckles VS.. Indianapolis Street.
railway Company; damages Plaintiff dis
misses cause. Judgment against plaintiff
for costs.
Hasse VS.. Indianapolis Street-railway
Company; damages. On trial by jury.
CRIMINAL COURT.
John M. Bailey, Special Judge.
State of Indiana vs. Joseph C. Alexander.
M. D.; aiding in the concealment Of a hu-
man body. Argument concluded.
NEW SUITS.
Isaac Crane VS.. Henry Dollman: dam
ages. Demand $1,000 Superior Court,
Room 2.
The City Bond Company VS.. Cornelia
Weyenberg ct al
Benjamin Baldwin VS.. the indianapolis
Street-railway Company; damages. De-
mand $500. Superior Court, Room 8.
The Oral Advertising Corporation and
Elisha H. Talbot VS.. Clyde Waterman;
complaint for damages. Demand $1,000 Su-
perior Court, Room 3.
John Moore VS.. Indianapolis Water Com
| pany; damages. Demand $500.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13
SPENT MONEY LAvIsHLY.


In Ida Spencer's suit for the replevin OF
household furniture against Samuel Mohler
an amusing story has developed. The suit
is in reality against Mohler's wife, Mrs.
Amanda Mohler. who is an aunt of the
plaintin. The Spencer woman was recently
married to man named Mitchell, and on
account of this marriage she brought suit
for the recovery of lot OF furniture which
she claims belongs TO her. but which her
aunt insists was given her. by the plaintiff.
Mrs Mitchell was injured by falling into
an open manhole at Highland place and
Twenty-frst street several years ago. and
after several legal battles succeeded in get
ting a Judgment of more than 5000 from
the city of indianapolis. Half of this had
and the remainder, Mrs Mohler ,ays the
young woman proceeded to spend lavishly.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13


WANTED-Men wanted for the United States
navy: machinists, fremen, coal passcrs, cleo
tricians. shipwrights, seamen, ordinary seamen,
landsmen, apprentices and mess attendants;
must be American-born citizens or have made
legal declaration of intention to become citizens;
only OF good character and physique need
apply. For Information apply in person OF by
letter to NAVAL RECRUITING STATION,
Rooms eS, 6S, g. 70 Baldwin block, indianapolis,
Ind. Feb. Is TO rs. 1903.
WANTED-Recruits for the United States Ma
rine Corps, able-boded men OF good character
between the ages Of q and IS years, not less than
feet 4 inches and not over feet inch In
height OF good character and not addicted to
the use of liquor; must be citizens Of the United
States or persons who have legally declared
their intentions to become citizens; able to read
and write English properly, as well as speak II.
No minors or married men will be accepted.
This important branch of the Naval Service
offers SPECIAL lNDUCEMENT TO RE-
CRUITS, as the Law PROVIDES for the PRO-
MOTION OF WORTHY NONCOMMISSfONED
OFFICERS to SECOND LIEUTENANTS. Ma
rnes are enlisted for period of four years. and
are generally stationed in large cities, and are
now serving In Cuba. Porto Rico. Manila and
Guam, and when sent TO sea have fine oppor-
sl3 to $44 per month. Clothing. board and medi-
cal attendance are provided in addition to pay:
Apply at Y. s. MARINE CORPS RECRUITINo
OFFICE Room 730 Newton Ciaypool Bldg. cor
ner OF Pennsylvania and Ohio streets.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.


In the District Court OF the United States for
the District OF Indiana.
In bankruptcy. Feb. II, 1903.
Before the Honorable Albert b. Anderson
Judge
No. l4i5. In the matter OF Simeon HUFFMAN
James Arnold and Thomson Arnold
IL being shown 10 the satisfaction OF the court
by affidavit hled. that the petition herein is
brought to procure adjudication bank
ruptcy against Simeon Huffman. James Arnold
and Thomson Arnold and that James Arnold is
not inha6itant of said district nor found
therein. and does not voluntarily appear thereto
and II further appearing that personal service
uron said respondent il practicable IL is
ordered that said respondent do appear and
plead. answer or demur TO said petition on or
before the 18th day OF March. 1903. and this
order shall be published In a newspaper OF gen
eral circulation printed and published in said
district once week for six consecutive weeks
prior 10 the day above named.
United States of America. District OF Indi-
ana. l. Noble &. Butler. clerk OF said court
do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true
copy OF an order this day entered in said court
Witness my hand and the seal OF said court nj
ISEAL-i indianapolis. I'm said district, this 18Th
day OF February, 1903.
NOBLE &. BUTLER, Clerk
Samuel e Cook. Solicitor for Petitioners
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13
HIGHER COURTS RECORD.
SUPREME COURT.

Minutes
1884. Security Accident and Sick Benefit
Association VS.. Annie Lee. Bartholomew
G. c. Appelee's additional authorities (S)
20O62. William Jones VS.. The State Of In
diana Cass c. C.. Appellants brief (S)
aCO60. Harriet Westfall VS.. Joseph A.
Wait ct al Marion c. C. Appellants
brief S.)
New Case
2OOSS. Joseph d. Cunningham vs. State of
Indiana. Boone c. G.. Record Assignment
Of errors. Notice to prosecuting attorney
served. Submitted Rule IS.
APPELLATE COURT.
Minutes
1851. Hettie K. Thompson VS.. Louisa H.
Jamison ct al. Jackson c. c. Appellants
answer to motion to dismiss.
1915. Henry Rusche VS.. Annie Pfttman.
Vanderburg s. c. Appellants brief (S)
1850 Frank 8. Paul VS.. The Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad Company. Steuben c. c.
Joinder.
New Case
4726. Cyrus D. Stults VS.. The Huntington
Waterworks Company ct al. Huntington
c. c. Record. Assignment of errors. In
term. Bond
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13

don't approve of nursery rhymes
OF ancient composition
/ think them far behind the times
And read them with suspicion.
They may have done for Sissy boys,
And milk and water misses,
Who wanted nothing more than toys.
And sugar plums and kisses.
But i'm these days OF wit and brain
Such folly's not permitted.
The child who laughs and reads again.
Is surely to be pitied.
For instance. think of that Bo Peep,
Whose troubles came thickly:
She lost her little flock of sheep.
And. though she found them quickly
1t caused her tender heart to bleed;
Their tails were left-behind them:
VIII some tel. me. please. where she'd
Been wont before to find them?
Suppose the truant flock appeared
With tails hung down-before them.
Would this their owners heart have
Was that the way they wore them?
And then. again. that ancient dame.
Whose home was made OF leather.
Chastising children was her game.
She called them all together
And gave them broth without bit
OF bread 20 sprinkle In It;
You may have thought she made hit,
A careful housewife she was not
OR by my sacred t7oth.
stale bread the children would have got.
Instead OF costly BROTH
Just read the tale of Jack and Jill
How Jack the stupid clown.
The trouble took to climb the hill,
And from the top fell down.
No sympathy on him I'll waste,
Hard hearted though seem;
His downfall was not due to haste,
Twas just deep-laid scheme.
He planned II so to shirk his share
or work; with cry and moan
He FASTENED home. left Jill to bear
The brimming pale alone.
On selnshness / long taught
To look quite n crime
And vet Jack Horner. he was caught
Just in tho nick OF time;
He'd taken from the shelf,
Choosing time when none was by
To hook IL. for himself
The biggest plum OF all he took
The choicest of the lot
For which. IL had been the cook
"A whipping he'd have got.
And so through every ancient page
Througn each misleading lay.
We find the heroes of that age
Unsuited for to-day.
No longer should we hold them high,
A pattern for our youth
'Twere better far 10 put them by
As lacking sense and truth.
So In a closet. out of sight,
High dusty shelf.
I'll lay the book. and then I'll write
Some nursery rhymes myself.
Helen Combes. In Brooklyn Eagle.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CREnIT0RS

In the District Court Of the United States for
the Distrfc. OF Indiana In bankruptcy
No. 1&1s. In bankruptcy.
In the matter OF Frank Saumenig, bankrupt
To the creditors OF Frank Saumenig OF Indian
apoliS- An the county or Marion and district
aforesaid. bankrupt:
Notice r. hereby given that on the lith day OF
February A. ID. 1893. the said Frank Saumenig
vas duly adjudicated bankrupt. and that the
first meeting OF his creditors will be held at
Room 15 Indiana Trust building. No III East
Washington street, in the city OF Indiana polls.
Marion county. Indiana. the cath day Of Feb
rnaFy. A. ID 1893. AT O'Clock IN the forenocs. at
which time the said creditors may attend prove
9hefr claims appoint trustee. examine the
bankfupf and trans act such other business as
may properly come before said meeting.
ALBERT RABB. Referee In Bank.uptcy
Indianapolis. Ind. Feb u. 1908.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13
AMusEMENTs.
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining I'm indianapolis PostOfIice,
Thursday. Feb. IL. 1903.

IL not called for in two weeks these letters will
be sent to the dead letter Office. Persons calling
for letters in the following list will please say
they are advertised, give date Of list. aud pay l
cent for those obtained. Free delivery OF letters
by carriers to the addressee's residence can be
secured by observing the following rules
First-Direct letters plainly TO street and num-
Der.
Second-Request your correspondents to do like
wise.
Third-Have written or printed request for re-
turn your envelope. giving street and number.
Fourth-Use ink when addressing letters when
possible. and leave sufficient space at top OF en-
velope for stamp and postmark
Letters addressed to persons known TO be tran
sient should be marked Transient in lower
left-hand corner of envelope. "A b c., General
Delivery" or similarly addressed letters. are
fictitious and not deliverable.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13

SEWING MACHINES-sz4.5o so buys the new high
est grade 4-drawer drop mead. oak cabinet
genuine singer Sewing Machine; $50 for the
STANDARD so; Wheeler & Wilson. s24: Mime
sofa. 20; Burdick sl2 S.: Seroco. sss For
free sewing machine catalogue and most liberal
free trial offer cut out and mail this notice TO
SEARS ROEBUCK & CO.. Chicago.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13

She bought furniture. horses. a phaeton
and a carriage, cut flowers for the decora-
ton of the table, confections and delicacies.
and other luxuries TO which she had not
been accustomed. At one time she took a
party of friends TO Putin Bay on picnic,
and in many other extravagances wasted
her money. Recently she was married. and
her husband prevailed on her to try to Sc
cure part of her property from her aunt.
The aunt objected, claiming that the furni-
ture had been given her by her niece.
Judge McMaster is hearing the case in
Room /, Superior Court.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13
Y. M. c. A. Lecture Course.

The fifth entertainment in the Y. NJ. c. A.
lecture course will be given this evening
in Roberts Park Church. corner of Della
ware and Vermont streets, when the Ernest
Gamble Concert Company will give a re-
cital. This is one of the best known musi-
cal organizations in the country and all
of the members are prominent in the world
Of music
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13


FOR SALE-Or trade: Mil site OF three acres,
edge of town. on running stream railroad sta
tion: good grain country; no mill within seven
miles; title perfect. terms reasonable. Address
A. b. KIEFER, Scip!o. Ind.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13

Reforms of a radical nature in the use of
railroad telegraph lines are now being
worked out by a committee of the Amer
lean Railway Association preparatory to
reporting at the spring meeting The
members of this committee are Ralph
Peters. general superintendent of the Pan
handle, chairman; c. F. Parker. coal traffic
manager of the Illinois Central; E. F.
Clark. general manager of the Mobile &
Ohio; w. A. Garrick. general superintend-
ent of the Philadelphia & Reading. and w.
+. Allen. secretary Of the association. A
complete cipher code standard for use on
all railroad lines is the projected reform.
The committee has three telegraph codes
of experts of national reputation. and it is
expected the whole will be completed in
time for the October meeting. An instance
of the codes operation is given by a men,
Der of the committee. Suppose the phrase
in the telegram is, quote me rate on
COAL" that may be expressed by the one
word "clump," some other designated
cipher. There are hundreds of such ex-
pressions in constant use, and by a cipher
arrangement the railroads can easily re-
duce the amount of work on telegraph
lines to a small fraction of the present
quantity, and not only give the lines time
for the present service, but can put them
on much of the correspondence that now
goes through the mails.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13

Isaac Crane brought suit against Henry
Dollman. contractor, yesterday, to re-
cover $500 damages for personal injuries.
Crane was employed by Dollman in the
erection of an addition TO the Indianapolis
Abattoir Company's building, and acci-
dentally hurt his hand while working.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13
Engineer of CIaypooI Hotel.

David r. Williams. who is to be the chief
engineer OF the new Claypool Hotel, arrived
In the city yesterday and at once took
charge of his department. Mr.. Williams Is
the first officer OF the new hotel TO assume
his duties. He comes from the Planters
Hotel In st. Louis.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13

WANTED-Shoe salesman for Indiana; must be
experienced acquainted with the trade and
come well recommended. Address, with refer
Ohio.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13
wANTED-FEMALE HELP.

WANTED-Young salesladies to work in Indian
apolis and travel; So day guaranteed. Call
Room 3i2 Imperial Hotel. corner Capitol av. and
Ohio.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13

FUNERAL DIRECTORS
FRANK BLANCHARD.
80 y. Delaware 81 TEL all Lady attendant
FLORISTS
BERTERMANN BROS.
New No 2s1 Mass av-. 22s N Del. st Tel $40
PATENT LAWYERS
THOMPSON r. BELL. consulting engineer and
patent attorney. s. Ingalls, block. indianapolis
SALE AND LIVERY STABLES
HORACE WOOD. Carriages. Traps. Buck
boards. etc) p Circle Tel 1907
THE PEERLESS FOUNDRY, 710-ls E. Mary
land, manufactures stove repairs and do repair
ing
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13
FINANCIAL.

FINANCIAL-Insure with FRANK SAWYER.
LUANS-Money on mortgages. c. +. SAYLES
x CO. 127 East Market street.
FINANCIAL-5 per cent. moEey on Indianap-
oils city property. city property in any
county seat town, far.a property any,
where in Indiana; use FUNDS: no
delay; partial payments. Call or address c. n
WILLIAMS * CO. S-l0 E. Market ST.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13
building Permits.

repairs. s75.
Fred Koeppen New street. near Belmont ave.
nue. frame cottage. x5eo.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13
DIED..

PIEr~-wilIiam +. Piel. ST.. Feb II, at his
residence. 122s East Washington street Fu-
neral Sunday Feb. Is residence, 1:30 p. m.
German Lutheran Church, corner of East and
Ohio streets d. m.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13
VITAL sTATIsT1cs-FEB. 12.
Births.

william and Ruth Dalton. 721 South West.
John and Mary cahIll. sl2 Nickel, girl.
John and Annie Snaveley. 2eS North Arsenal
William and Agnes TOOhnl. 72s South Capitol.
girl
Menford and Bertha Cox. 1921 Martindale, boy
Fred and Laura A. Naegle. 321 Merrill, boy
Ernest and Bernadine Jacks. 1o4 West Arizona.
girl.
William and Bertha Harmening. South Key
Benjamin and Alma Rogers. $50 Addison. boy.
William and jeanette Ferree, S5oS East wash
Ernest and Artie Meredith. pa West Sixteenth.
girl.
c. f. and Christena McVey, AS West Ihirty-
first boy.
Fred and Minnie Peterson. 1884 Roach. girl
Marriage Licenses.
Elmer Cochran and Katherine Daley.
Charles Chapman and Fannie Whitesell
William II. Rathert and Mayme l.. Shilling.
Deaths.
Viola May voyies. eighteen years. city. rheu-
matfsm or heart.
Robert A. Tomlnson. ffty-three years. Wayne
township, cirrhosis OF liver.
Samuel c. Hendrickscn. three months. BIB
Charles pneumonia
Elizabeth b. McClain, ten years, 1872 Prospect
nephritis.
Michael Humphrey. forty years, Fifteenth and
l. e & w. tracks. railroad accident
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13
REMOVAL.
BUSINESS CHANCE.

REMOVABLE. Bedford has moved to the New
ton Claypool building. Suite s1s
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13

WANTED-Military land warrants; s. paid per-
telling who has one, whether i buy or
not. r. h. KELLEY, Kansas City, Mo.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13

BUSINESS CHANCE
The Vail Seed Company, a well established
business, for sale cheap.
See THE UNION TRUST CO.
lis e Market St
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13
EDUCATIONAL,
SlCfANs-

DIR. C. I. FLETCHER.
REsIDENCE-ioz3 North Pennsylsznis ssrese-
OTFICE-sl3 South Meridian street
once Hsurs.s 70 .a. 70 :, m: 10 70 ,! 2 "a s,d -
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13

WANTED
II you have anything to buy. sell or trade make
that fact known through the Sunday Journal
want ads. You will get the desired results.
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SAVE MONEY

q safe and conservative institution. In business
nineteen years. No dissatisfied members. Now
earning per cent per annum. Better than a
trust company. Shares 500 each. Entrance fee
sc per share.
II. T. CONDE. President.
I. b. LINN, Vice President
J. +. -SHIDELER, Treasurer
@. X. WALES. Secretary.
Il. f. PARROTT, Director.
O. NJ. DILLMAN. Director
w. A. MOORE. Director.
T. A NELSON. Director.
a. l.. WALES Director.
Meets every MONDAY evening at go o. clock at
30e N Delaware ST
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13

All advertisements inserted IN these columns
are charged at the very low rate of cents
line Blank CT dash lines at the same price per
line. Telephone 29s and your ad. will be called
for.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13
FUNERAL NOTICE.

years, wednesday morning. Feb. Il, 1903 Flu
neral from late residence, 5H ST. Paul street,
Saturday, Feb. IA. =. IN. Interment Crown Hill
Cemetery. No flowers.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-02-13

REAL ESTATE-1S6-acre farm; all In grass,
except 10 acres. lies well and joins right up to
town on pike road; plenty stock water; good
barn: no house; this is fine land and well To-
Gated. being right up TO the town; price Is very
years on 1.5J0. balance cash; no other bargain
like IL in the State. Address f. NJ KERN,
Springville. Lawrence county, Indiana,