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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
CURIOUS TRANSACTION.
Affairs of Elkhart Paper Company
Badly Mixed.
e indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
ELKHART. Ind, Dec. PA local paper
in speaking of the contemplated filing of
an application, which will be done at In
dianapolis Tomorrow. for involuntary bank
ruptcy OF the EIkhart Paper Company.
already in receivership. says a curious
transaction has been discovered. On Oct.
the 167 water horse power owned by
the company was transferred To the Elkhart
Power Company. On Oct 100000 worth Of
bonds were issued by the paper company.
OF these $4,000 are still out and cannot be
accounted for The same paper says the
receiver for the Consolidated Paper and
Bag Company has already unearthed debts
aggregating 100000. OF which slO5,0O0 is due
the bank The company capital stock is
1901 600. The paper says the stock book
showed that 100 shares were issued TO Wal
ter Brown, 100 to Charles b. Brodrick and
100 to Oscar Randolph and also alleges the
record book cannot be found.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
PATENTS ISSUED TO
INDIANA INVENTORS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22.-The following
Indiana patents were issued to-day: Jesse
c. Boyd, Rushville, vehicle running gear;
Charles G. Conn, Elkhart, cornet mouth
piece; William p. Hussey, Indianapolis,
lumber dry kiln; Charles F. Igleman, In
dianapolis, bakers oven; Frank X. Kra-
bach. Fit. Wayne. rack. also ironing table;
Joseph w. Nethery, Indianapolis, valves;
Abraham b. Nicholas, indianapolis, clover
buncher; James l.. Seaman, indianapolis,
furnace construction Joseph K. Sharpe,
Indianapolis pneumatic straw-stacker;
David NJ Weathers, Marengo, meat tend
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
HAPPY HOLLOW HERMIT
DIED AT THE INF|RMARY
Woman Who Was One of the
Most Remarkable Characters of
Tippecanoe County for Years.
LIVED ALONE IN SHACK

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Dec. 22.-Mrs. Jennie
Jahonica, 1.-The Woman Hermit Of Hap
by Hollow died last night at the county
infirmary, removing from Tippecanoe coun-
ty and the State as well one OF its most
peculiar characters. For more than quar-
ter of a century she had lived by herself
in the solitude of the beautiful gorge north
west of the city and there is not a man,
woman or child in Tippecanoe county who
has not heard OF the strange old woman
and marveled at her remarkable existence
She was born eighty-seven years ago in
Huff, Holland. When ten years old she
was set to work in the fields beside men
laborers and for eleven years worked as
hard as any man. She married a poor peas
ant like herself named Kineff and he died
leaving her with a baby but few months
old. She continued 10 work as laborer
until 1850. when she came TO America and
settled on farm near Chicago In Chi
cago she married man named Jahonica,
who died soon after the marriage. and she
Then came the tragedy that blasted her
life and caused her TO withdraw from her
friends and associates to seek peace OF mind
In the lonely ravine Her daughter died in
1873 and ii nearly broke the mothers heart.
She retired to a rude shack which she built
of mud and straw in the widest part or
Happy Hollow, where she lived four years,
when a fire destroyed her cabin and lett
Ter homeless. For some time she lived in
the open without shelter of any kind but
later the ladies of the German Reformed
Church built her another cottage farther
up the gorge, where few people ever caught
q glimpse of her. Children spoke of her as
a witch and she was believed by the super
stitious to have mysterious powers of work.
ing good or evil. She refused TO leave her
lonely hut and lived there until falling
health compelled her to seek refuge in the
county asylum. The hard work of her long
life broke down her system and her in
domitable courage went for naught. In Sep
TENDER she went to the county farm and
there ended her days. Rev. Conrad Hassel
will officiate at her funeral which will be
held at the German Reformed Church.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
DEMURRER SUSTAINED.
Mrs. Hagerman's Damage Suit for
Loss of Husband Out of Court.

Special 70 the indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE. Ind, Dec. 22--The suit
for $4,000 damages brought by Mrs. Martha
Hagerman against the street-raiway COM
pany has been defeated by the court sus-
tanning a demurrer Of the company. Mrs.
Hagerman's husband was shot and killed
by strike breakers in the employ of the
street-railway company at the time of the
strike year ago. He was a miner at Seely-
Vile. on the interurban line to Brazil, and
the story was that when passing car was
assailed the strike breakers, of whom there
were five on the car, fired at random into
the roadway and Hagerman was killed. He
had always borne the reputation of being a
peaceable man, and in the United Mine
Workers noted for his opposition to
radical strike movements. The strike break
ers. who had been brought here from other
cities and who were on the car, were sent
out OF town and no prosecution was at
tempted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
PHONE PATRONS OBJECT.
Will Have Phones Taken Out
Rather Than Pay Higher Rates.

Special to the indianapolis Journal
PLAINFIELD. Ind. Dec. 22.-As a result
of increased phone rent the Consolidated
Telephone Company. of Hendricks county
ras lost a large number of its patrons. The
company claims that such action is abso-
lutesy necessary in order TO meet its ex-
penses. Had a higher rent been charged
from the beginning there would have been
no trouble, but as IL Is much dissatisfac-
ton prevails.
About 100 oat of the 400 patrons WIN heve
their phones taken out.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
LEVEE CONTRACT LET.
Several Thousand Acres of Land
Along Wabash to Be Protected.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SULLIVAN, Ind, Dec 22.-The contract
for the building of an eleven-mile levee
along the Wabash in Fairbank and Truman
townships, this county, was to-day award
ed to Callif, Lower & Cox, contractors at
lowest, was $4,000. and the bids ranged
from that to $40, 400. The levee, which Is
to be completed May l, 1905. will protect
several thousand acres of land from the
spring overflows of the Wabash.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
Stationery Contract Let.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
PORTLAND, Ind, Dec. c2.-The contract
for stationery for the offices of the county
court house. also supplies, was let here
yesterday. The bulk of the contract was
awarded to the Baker e. Thornton Com
pany, of Indianapolis. The contest in bid
ding was the hottest ever had here, there
being several printing houses competing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BRAZIL, Ind, Dec. 22.-To-day DR.. Sour
wine notified City Treasurer Cutshan to
stop paying Councilman William Porter
money for serving the city in the capacity
of water works superintendent, alleging that
Ii is illegal for a councilman to hold two
city offices at time. Mr.. Porter was
by the Council but was simply appointed
to serve in that capacity when F. w. Sisson
resigned until a suitable man could be Sc
cured for the place. Mr.. Porter is drawing
pay as councilman and also as water works
superintendent and this Mr.. Sourwine con-
tends he cannot legally do.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
REGULAR TRAIN SERVICE.
New c., B. & c. Line Will Begin
Running Trains Tomorrow.

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
PORTLAND, Ind, Dec. 22-The regular
train service on the new railroad. the Gin
cinnati. Biuffton & Chicago line, will go
into effect on Thursday. The road is COM
pleted from Button 10 Pennville and there
viii be two trains each way for the pres
emit This road win be extended 10 this city
just as rapidly as possible.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
GLEE CLUBS ITINERARY.
Indiana University Boys Touring
Central Portion of State.

BLOOMINGTON. Ind, Dec. 22.-The In
diana University Glee Club left this morn
ing for its Xmas itinerary through the
north central portion of the State. They
carry twenty-five men, full orchestra and
band. 1t is said that the club this year
is going to be the best that has gone out
from college in years.
Howard Dean Chapel, of Knox, is man.
ager and has secured a number of dates
that will keep the club busy until college
reopens. Jan. 5. The last recital will be at
the Claypool at Indianapolis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
ASKS HEAVY DAMAGES.
Mrs. Whitesell Wants $4,000
from Each of Two Attorneys.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, Dec. 22-Elmira j.
Whitesell wife of Attorney Samuel c.
Whitesell, to-day filed two large suits for
damages. One is against Attorney Thomas
j. Study, of this city, alleging malicious
prosecution and deceit, and the other is
against Attorney b. f. Mason, of Hagers-
town, making similar allegations. The de-
mand in each suit is for $4,000. The suits
grow out of the Stricken estate litigation.
which involved all the persons above men
toned
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
Overcome by Coal Gas.
he INDIANAPOLIS journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE. Ind, Dec. 22.-Mrs. Noah
Shirley, an aged woman living at Chal-
mers, north of this city, is lying at the
point of death from the effects of inhaling
gas that escaped from a base burner Sun
day night Both she and her husband
were overcome, but the latter did not suffer
and his wife and is now out OF danger.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
GIVEN HEAVY SENTENCES
Colored Man and Woman Convict
ed of Perjury.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE. Ind, Dec. 22.-Bud
Jones and Mamie Gatewood, colored, were
sentenced by Judge Marsh, in the Circuit
Court. the former to serve from two to
twenty-one years in Michigan City Prison
and the latter the same length Of time In
the Woman's Prison at Indianapolis. Both
were convicted Of perjury and both owe
their trouble to each other, as they both are
alleged to have sworn falsely in order to
try and assist the other in escaping punish
ment for crimes in which they were in
yOlyed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal
ELKHART. Ind. Dec. 22.-Harry Runyan,
Harry Searls and Howard Montieth. who
were arrested last Saturday and confessed
TO several recent burglaries here, were this
morning sentenced To the Reformatory at
Jeffersonville. The boys come of good
families. but have indicated maynard tend
encies for several years. Runyan's sweet
heart answered In the affirmative when
during a conversation at the jail, he asked
her u she would wait for him at the close
OF his Imprisonment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
PROOF OF GRADUATION.
Attorney Delacour Left for Ian
sing, Mich, to Supply Link.
al tn the Indianapolis Journal.

Special tn the Indianapolis Journal.
BIUFFTON. Ind, Dec. 22.-Charles De-
lacour. attorney and opera house manager.
charged with fraudulently having gained
admission 10 the Wells county bar, left to-
day for Lansing. Mich, to secure proof of
his graduation from Michigan University.
1t has been discovered in verification of his
story that he graduated under the name of
Charles H. Cline, and that n student by
that name belonged to the class OF 1856 II
now remains only for Delacour TO identify
himself as that student
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
NEARLY ASPHYXIATED.
Whole Family Had Close Call
from Death by Escaping Gas.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, Dec. 22.-The family
of Mr.. and Mrs Louis Panther, residing on
New York street, was nearly asphyxiated
by natural and coal gas Sunday night. There
are six in the family and they slept while
natural gas poured from fireless stove in
awoke early in the morning so weak that
he could hardly move. His cries awakened
some of the others OF the family, who In
turn aroused those who were worse affected
by the fumes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
SENT TO REFORMATORY..
Two Young Men Sentenced for
Stealing Suit Case and Contents.
10 the Indianapolls journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GOSHEN, Ind. Dec. 22.-Harry Swartz,
an Indianapolis young man, and Chas.
Rigney. of Goshen. were to-day sentenced
to the Jacksonville Reformatory for one
TO three years for the theft OF suit case
and contents belonging TO Chas. b. Olds a
Chicago salesman, taken from q Lake
Shore train. Saturday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
INDICTMENT DISMISSED.
Keigwin Will Not Be Prosecuted

for Subornation of Perjury.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE. Ind, Dec. pa
grand jury indictment against James Keig-
win, jr.. son of the late Justice Ephraim
Keigwin. who was charged with suborna-
ton of perjury, was dismissed to-day. Keig-
win was charged with inducing Fennry R.
Stumpff, an old man, who is now serving
term In the Michigan City prison. to make
an affidavit that Anna Estes. a young girl
from Lockport, KY, was eighteen years old
and resident of this city, so that she could
secure a license to marry DR.. F. ". Yancy.
1t Ia said that the indictment was dismissed
on request of Jack Estes, the father of the
girl who was instrumental in sending
Stumpf to prison.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
MILLIONAIRE'S WILL.
Late George w. Bement Left All
His Estate to Widow and Son.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Dec. 22.-The will
of George w. Bement, the millionaire who
died a few days ago, was admitted to pro-
bate to-day. 1t gives all his estate to the
widow and an only son and stipulates that
no inventory be made, or lin short, no
court proceeding except the proper pro-
bate of my will.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
To the INDIANAPOLIS Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
Upton, Ind, Dec. 22.-Walter Jordan,
the sixteen-year-old son of ]. c. Jordan
living northeast of this city, fell from an
apple tree to-day and was probably fatally
injured. The boy struck the frozen ground
on his head and shoulders and has been un-
conscious since.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
Dropped Dead i'm Hi. Chair.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal
TERRE HAUTE, Dec 22.-George H.
whedon died Unexpectedly last night while
sitting in his invalid chair He was cheerful
and had been chatting with Mrs. whedon
minute before he died. He had been an In
valid for two years.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. Dec. 22.-Dan-
iel Dedrick. aged seventy-three years. and
one of the pioneers OF this city, died last
night after long illness. Mr.. Dedrick was
born near Utica n. Y. and leaves a wife
hut no children.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
Upton, Ind. Dec. 22.-James Read. aged
seventy. one of the oldest residents OF this
city, died at his home on West jefferson
street last night from lung trouble Mr.
Read was a veteran of the civil war. The
funeral will be held Wednesday,.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23
Two Old Residents Dead.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Dec. 22-Burrel Kin
man, aged seventy-two, and Abner Fowler,
aged seventy-three, well-known citizens of
Pike county, living near Winslow, died to-
day
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-23

Mrs. Austins Buckwheat Is the real thing
gives you genuine old buckwheat flavor.
Be sure and get the genuine.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-06
Duquette is Now Free.

FREMONT. Neb., May 5.-(special)-
William Duquette, arrested on a perjury
charge, was turned loose this morning and
is now at liberty to go where he pleases.
His case came up in the district court
yesterday upon demurrer to the complaint
on the ground that it did not state a crime
against the laws OF the state. 1t was con-
coded that the taking OF the deposition
was not completed when Duduette made his
sensational departure and as the law re-
quires II requested that 1t be read to or
by the witness and he be permitted to make
such changes as he may deem. necessary
to correct his statements the court held
that he could not be convicted. Before
he left the court house Sheriff Bauman
arrested him at the request of the sheyiff
Of Phelps county to answer to a charge
to be filed against him at Holdrege. This
morning the sheriff arrived from Holdrege
and after some talk over the telephone
with parties there Duquette was discharged
Mrs. Duquette, formerly from Omaha, was
waiting to meet him and the pair spent the
forenoon walking the streets together.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-06
HAIL STORM Strikes SHELTON
Fruit which Survived the Freeze IL
Ruined by This Visita-
tfon.

SHELTON, Neb., May 5.-(specisl)-This
vicinity was this evening visited by the
worst storm Of hail and rain, accompanied
by heavy thunder and sharp lightning, OF
years. A hard rain came up from the
northwest about 6 o'clock and soon turned
to hail Of the size of bird eggs. When the
storm ceased the ground was covered to a
depth OF two inches. Gardens are ruined
and will have to be replanted. Fruit trees
which had some blossoms left from the
blizzard Of last week are completely
stripped. II is too soon for field crops to
be injured, excepting alfalfa, which was
six inches high, and is now cut to the
ground. but will soon come out again.
GIBBON, Neb., May 5.-(Special)-A
heavy rain fell here late last evening. The
ground is thoroughly soaked this spring.
The fruit was not all killed by the sleet
and cold. Late fruit seems to be all right
yet, but the early blossoms we're badly
frozen. 1t is estimated that there will be
about half a crop on an average. The tops
Of the alfalfa and oats are frozen, but II
will not injure the crope to speak Of. The
curiosity Of men blowing and listing corn
through snow drifts knee deep was a COM
mon sight after the storm.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-06
Old superintendent displaced.

ASHLAND, May 5.-(special)-The Ash
land Board Of Education met last night and
elected teachers for the ensuing year. Prof.
r. d. overholt, who has been connected
with the Ashland schools since 1891, was
defeated for reelection as superintendent
by d. X. Luthy of Weeping Water. The re-
naming teachers elected were: High
school, T. A. Butcher. principal; assistants.
Miss Duty Won Mansfelde and Miss Ada
Dubois; grade teachers. Misses Frances
Miller, Lillian Bell, Lena NJ. Armstrong.
Lula Shuman, Libbie Henry. Ollie B..
Bryan, Carrie A. Brush and Ella X. Hutch
inson. Miss sibbie Butts was reelected
principal Of the East Side school. but no
assistant was named.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-06
MRS. Won sTIENAU. )

Women are subject to pelvic catarrh.
This condition has been called all sorts
OF names and is often referred to under the
general phrase. female weakness.
Peruna cures these cases.
Peruna cures them because IT cures ca
tarrh wherever located.
The nature of most Of these ailments Is
catarrhal.
Catarrh is liable to attack any organ OF
the body.
1t is especially liable to attack one or
more organs Of the female pelvis.
No wonder women talk about Peruna.
No wonder they think II is the greatest
medicine in the world.
Peruna cures catarrh wherever located.
Peruna is not a guess nor an experiment
1T is an absolute scientific certainty.
Peruna has no substitutes-no rivals.
Insist upon having Peruna.
II you do not derive prompt and satisfac-
tory results from the use Of Peruna, writo
at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a full state
ment Of your case, and he will be pleased
to give you his valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-06
MuIIison Gets on Easily.

FREMONT. Neb., May 5.-(Special.)-
Ross Mullison. the boy who shot his part
ner, John Waidner. because he didn't dance
to suit him, pleaded guilty yesterday to
the charge Of assault and battery and was
given ninety days in the county Jail. On
account Of the fact that the shooting oc-
Cured in a drunken row the county at
torney ound it dificult to get at the real
facts of the case and was willing to accept
a plea OF guilty OF assault and battery.
1t is said by those who formerly knew Null
lison that cigarettes and wild west stories
are responsible for his getting into the
scrape. He was a regular cigarette hend
and had no other ambition than TO smoke
and read books of the "old Sleuth," wild
Bill" and Tracy. the outlaw" order.
Before he had been in the county Jail two
days he had sent out for some of that kind
CT literature.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-06
Falls from Moving Train.

ASHLAND, Neb., May 5.-(Special.)-
Wandering around in a dazed condition,
his clothes covered with clots OF blood,
stephen Collins, aged about As years. was
found near the Salt creek bridge Monday
morning at I o'clock by the railroad section
gang from this city. A deep cash was
cut in bis forehead, The man was removed
to the depot. where medical attendance
was secured. He recovered consciousness
long enough to say that he had boarded
an eastbound freight train about midnight,
but could not tell what had occurred in
the meantime. 1t is supposed that he fell
on the freight soon after 1t left the yards.
He was taken to Omaha on No. 4 Monday
morning.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-06

BEATRICE, Neb., May 5.-(Special.)-
The Union Pacific passenger train which
left this city yesterday morning at 7:45
enroute for Omaha went into the ditch
just before arriving at Hanlon, a small sta
tion just this side OF Lincoln. The en-
tire train left the track. but fortunately
no one was injured. The accident was
caused by a sag in the track and a soft
roadbed and the wreckage was not cleared
up until late last evening.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-06
New school Board for beatrice.

BEATRICE, Neb., May 5.-(Special.)-
The Board Of Education held its annual
election last night, at which reports Of
the secretary were submitted. The old
board adjourned and the new board was
organized by the election Of Frank Smith,
president; Alex Graham. vice president, and
DR.. Albright. The retiring members are:
Mrs. Leila Todd, c.. H. Gale and e. e.
McCorkle,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-06
Appeal TO Teachers.

TIT school teachers of Nebraska are
called upon by the American Flag House
and Betsy Ross Memorial association, to
make a contribution. The appeal is issued
through Governor Mickey, State Superln.
tendent Fowler. Chancellor Andrews, ]. r
Crabtree, inspector Of high schools, w. A.
Clark, president State Normal school. C. A.
Fulmer. president State Teachers associa-
tion. and Brad p. Cook. special aide to
commander in chief OF Grand Army OF the
Republic, in charge of patriotic education.
The intention Of the association Is IN
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-06

court Of Cunning county convened yesterday
morning with Judge Guy T. Graves OF
Pender on the bench. Equity business is
occupying the attention Of the court. to-
gether with some combinations Of sales Of
real estate. w. J. Todd was granted a
divorce from ais wife, Mable Todd. last
evening. The father gets possession Of
the one child. Court will continue today
and tomorrow
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-06
MANY Additions to Church.

BEATRICE, Neb.. May 5.-(Special.)-
A large class of adults was presented for
confirmation by Rev. W. A.. Mulligan to
Right Rev. Sthur Williams at Christ Epis-
copal church Sunday afternoon. The con-
gregation was very large and the bishop
delivered an eloquent address following
the confirmation services. The large
vested choir under the leadership of Prof.
Moser furnished the music.