The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-02

esque Sugar creek. Long before tourists dis
covered these matches ravines or picnic
parties came this way, the tall cliffs were
the haunts of game. Wild turkeys were
plentiful and Turkey run takes it's name
from a memorable hunt, when a flock OF
turkeys was driven into the canyon and
killed by the settlers.
Years after the main tribe OF Indians had
been crowded farther west a stalwart war
rior dwelt in a snug wtgwam on a beautiful
knoll overlooking Sugar creek. His only
companions were his faithful dog and trusty
rife. He was peaceable. and was welcomed
at the settlers firesides, for he knew the
secrets of successful trapping, as well as the
legends of his people The white sportsmen
learned from this Indian hunter something
Of trails and game, while the children of the
household drank in his stories and legends.
Many wondered why Talmenund (such was
his Indian nance remained behind when his
people moved west He never told. but some
how Ii came to be known that In another
part of the State. he had saved a small set
Element of white people by giving warning
of an intended attack by the Indians. For
this deed his own race ostracised him, and
would have put him to death. but ne eiuded
them and, slipping away, came to hunt and
fish along Sugar creek The early settlers
per. His treason was never forgiven by his
own people, and the legend runs that years
after, one autumn day when the cliffs were
beautiful in purple and gold, old Taln,enund
was at his favorite bank fishing. when there
crept forward with stealthy tread a strange
Indian, who had vowed TO take the life OF
the old trapper. The crack OF a rife echoed
in the ravines. dull splash followed as the
body of kind old Talmenund sunk out of
sight in the deep pool then found at the base
of Fishers rock. The settlers missed Tall
menunds familiar form, but his dog was
seen wandering about. One day white man
passing CHANGED TO find Talmenund's fishing
tackle and a string OF fish on the ledge OF
rock. and to this day the place where Tai
menund's strange life ended Is known as
Fishers rock.
This is the season when city jewellers are
most wont TO seek rest and recreation in
some quiet country place. Bloomingdale
Glens now has many such campers. These
visitors revel in the freedom OF camp life:
enjoy the beauty Of the canyons. and the
mists on the distant hills; listen TO the notes
of native song birds and the music Of rip
ping waters as IL trickles through the ra-
vines; read natures lessons in dainty wild
flowers. or creations story on massive stone
walls; catch the message OF the breeze, or
the voice of falling rain; study the stars
from boat idly floating on the quiet river.
or experience the fascination or summer
night out under the open sky, far from the
rush and noise of the busy world
CAMPERS AND PICNICKERS.
John McMurtry and family. of Marshall.
picnicked here last Monday.
Last Saturday a party Of campers from
this place drove to 1.-The Shades and spent
the day. Mrs. Houghkirk chaperoned the
party.
Earl Coleman and Roy Gosinal, OF Mans
field were Sunday visitors here.
Miss Anna Chapman. Of Bioomingdale,
Miss Elizabeth Houston, OF indianapolis,
John weghorn. of indianapolis. and VIII S.
Benjamin. of Kansas, were recent visitors
at the Glens.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Allen, of Blooming
dale and their guests, Mrs. Emma G.
Hedges and son Horace, OF New Castle.
and Miss Fern Alien picnicked here last
Thursday.
William T. Burford, Marshall's fruit-grow-
er. gave his berry pickers an outing Tues
day afternoon and brought them over 10
pie have been in Mr. Burfords employ
through the strawberry, raspberry and
blackberry seasons, and as this week practi-
cally ends the blackberry picking for the
year. the half holiday was fitting close to
the summers work.
George Robin, of Rockville, Is camping
here this week with his Sunday-school class
of boys. There are nearly twenty in the
crowd and no camp on the grounds has
more solid enjoyment.
A large party of young ladies from Hills
dale, Ind. came Thursday for an outing.
Mrs. Steele, of Indianapolis. arrived on
Thursday for extended stay.
The rain which fell on Tuesday evening
and Wednesday on the white CITY, was
greatly needed. Tenting in rainy weather
was a new experience for some Of the
campers and caused no little excitement
Mr.. and Mrs Elwyn Moore. OF Indianapo-
lis are camping here for two weeks Their
Verne Outland and the Misses Bryant. OF
Indianapolis, and Miss Ethel Carver, OK
Rockville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde @. CisselI. Omaha,
Neb., Mr.. and Mrs Hugh Aikmen, Monte
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