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30-NOV-1886
J. D. Wells has sold a part of his
farm to Wm Rockwell.
L. D. McClure has had some repairing
done on his dwelling.
Jonathan Dart, of Delaware County,
Ohio, is visiting in this vicinity.
Giles Miller and Charles Gideon are
building a neat little barn for the former.
Wm Acker, of Dakota, is here to
spend the winter with relatives and friends.
Wm Handy, Esq. Gard,
Charles Hodges
and Mose Thompson have each a new house about completed.
Mrs Angle Beaman, who has been
visiting friends here for some time, returned to her home in
Nebraska last week.
We are glad to learn that Mort
Wilson has his pension increased and also received some thing
substantial in the way of back pay.
If some of our church going young
ladies were to exercise the same amount of energy in the acquisition
of knowledge that they do in chewing gum, they would add largely to
their social power.
Milt Mills, our efficient
schoolteacher, is giving general satisfaction. The attendance is
quite good, but would be better if some of the boys were not obliged
to stay at home and train their oxen and others to go hunting.
5-JUNE-1889
Thinking a few jottings might be
interesting to your readers, I write you a few. Quite a refreshing
rain visited this part of the moral heritage, last Tuesday, making
all nature look verdan . Most all the corn is planted in this
locality, but is coming up very slowly, owning to the long dry
spell. There is talk of several new buildings being erected in
this little burg this summer. J. R. Trump and wife, of
Orange were
in town Friday on business. J. R. is canvassing for a New York
nursery firm, and is having splendid success. L. D. McClure
visited York and West York last Monday. He reports
West York a
bonnie town. Sol Handy is teaching our summer term of school, and
is giving entire satisfaction. The board would do well to secure
him for the winter school. There was quite an interesting trial
before Esq. Evans, last Thursday, a couple of young bloods being the
defendants. Esq. Cowden made a very able plea in their defense and
they were acquitted. Miss Katie Prevo, of
York, is visiting her
friend, Mrs. Rook. Miss Katie is one of those estimable young
ladies who bring sunshine where ever they come. Dr. J. W. Baker,
one of the devoted disciples of Esculapius, is now among us, and,
with the best of pills, cures the many ills. Robert Hedges, of
Martinsville, (formerly of this place) is again among old friends
here. It's reviving to see him again. Mrs.
Will Hedges, of
Marvin, made a flying visit here last week. The new roller mill
being put in by Rowe and Wells will be in running order by July
15. The mill will have a capacity of 100 barrels per day--just
double the capacity of the one that was here.
3-JULY-1889
The late rains have improved the
appearance of the oats crop very much, and with favorable
weather and from now on many pieces will make a fair crop. The
Baptist people from the South part of the township held their
children's day entertainment last Sunday. The attendance was
quite large and the exercises good. The summer school at this place
closed last Friday with appropriate exercises. The teacher, Mr.
Sol Handy, gave entire satisfaction. The directors have employed
Willie Medsker for the coming winter school. Rev. Jones, of
Darien, filled the pulpit here last Sabbath. F. G. Hasten has
rented the sawmill of Dodd and Hasten, and Byron will run the engine
for Rowe and Wells. Messrs. Berket and Orr, of
Hutsonville, were
here last Monday, talking up mill interest with mill men. They
intend soon to move their mill from Hutsonville to some point in
Indiana. J. D. Wells lost two of his best cows this week. Their
death is suppose to of been caused by eating too much clover.
J.
H. Edwards carries his nose in a sling the effect of coming in
contact with a refractory cow. The cherry crop is unusually large
this year and cherries are selling at 20 cents per gallon.
William
Acker is spending a few weeks with his many friends in this
vicinity. He has been down in Mississippi where he bought a large
tract of land, and is on his way to South Dakota to dispose of some
land he has there, with a view to locating in the South.
W. F. Filson, the indomitable book agent of Paris, Illinois, was in the
vicinity last week, cracking jokes and making money as usual. Miss
Moreland, of Bourbon, Indiana, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
J. R.
Trump. The machinery for the new mill is nearly all received and
is being put into position as fast as possible by about a half dozen
workmen. Horse doctors, insurance agents, donation solicitors,
book and tree agents, and aspirants for the office of postmaster and pathmasters have been making it quite lively for the citizens of
this vicinity for the past several weeks. Messrs. S. and L.
Suavely were in the village last week, looking after their
respective interests. Quoit pitching is the standard amusement of
the leisure loving part of the male population now. Last Saturday
they were pitching in the street, when one of the boys carelessly
threw a shoe against a passing buggy, for which he was promptly
arrested and taken before Esq. Hasten, but the prosecuting witness
failing to put in an appearance at the appointed time, the prisoner
was discharged. G. H. Rowe, of
Martinsville, has moved into the
John Rowe property. M. Miller and L. Curtis were here Thursday
from Martinsville after lumber for
Rowe Brothers, Dodd and Hasten
having a contract to saw a considerable bill for them. It is
currently reported that one of the astute, newly elected J. P.'s of
Orange Twp was called upon to perform a marriage ceremony the other
day. He requested the contracting parties to stand and raise their
right hands, when he began as follows: "Do you each and all of you
solemnly swear--o thunder! That ain't right".
2-OCT-1889
Johny Ryan, traveling salesman for
Stern, Myer and Company, of
Cincinnati, was here on business last
Thursday. Mrs. J. R. Trump's parents, from Burton, Indiana, are
visiting her. Dr. J. W. Baker has built a new barn and otherwise
improved his premises. C. B. Rook has rerooted his storeroom.
Mr. Reynolds and wife, of Chicago, are here visiting relatives and
trying the country rusk. Ferris and Frank Booth have gone North to
seek employment. Otto Stanfield took in the show at
Martinsville. W. A. Baker, of
Hatton, and Al Manhart, of Marshall,
were rusticating in these parts last week. They made a good
showing at Nimrods judging from the amount of game they bagged.
The new roller mill at this place is doing a thriving business with
Rowe and Wells at the helm. They run almost night and day now
making a grade of flour that far excels any other that has been on
the market here. A patent medicine man has been sneaking around
here, trying to steal Dr. Bakers negative for an "after taking".
J. R. Trump is building a residence in the Southern part of the
county for Mat Wells. Another happy wedding is on the tapis.
Just you wait. It is yet to be seen just when the nuptials will be
solemnized. I am anxiously waiting to chronicle the affair.
Rufus Mcloney now sports a new road cart and has something to
trade. E. A. Snyder, of
West Union, was here on a pleasure trip
last week. The Farmers Alliance attempted to form a society here,
but failed through the negligence of "California Joe Wells".
30-OCT-1889
Ferris Booth has concluded to locate
in Martinsville for the winter. P. F. Dodd went to Terre Haute
Thursday and returned Friday. Mr. Montgomery, of Marshall, was
here lasted week and assisted the Melrose boys in a match game of
baseball. A new U. B. preacher has located in our town and it is
said he will soon begin a series of meetings. There has been no
Sunday School here this summer, but we have had preaching
occasionally. A couple of self styled gentlemen having a
difficulty, agree to settle it according to London Prize Ring Rules
and repaired to the East end of town to try their pugilistic
proficiency. No great amount of corporeal damage was visible. Ed
Dering, formerly of this place, but now of Vermillion County, made a
business trip here last week. Al Medsker and the Bartlett boys
have finished hulling clover. A team belonging to Robert Elliott
ran away Friday and were caught three miles from town. But little
damage was done. Rob Hedges, of Martinsville, visited numerous
friends here last week. A sewing machine agent was here last week,
looking after some that are in arrears. Rob Blankenbeker, of
Orange, makes frequent visits to town. Rumor has it that he is
smiling on one of our fair daughters. A Mr Harris, of Lafayette,
Indiana, has located among us. He is a carpenter by trade, but is
going to try agricultural pursuits. It is about time a move should
be made toward building a new schoolhouse, as the old one has been
reroofed and half-soled so often that it is useless extravagance to
waste any more money on it. A small tax for building purposes
should be levied each year and the burden would rest so lightly on
the people that they would not feel it.
6-MAR-1895
Miss Mary Binning closed her term of
school Thursday. John Reece was calling on Lue Alexander Monday
night. Alex Van Fleet has bought Ed Jennings place and moved in.
Ed has moved on to Fancier Fix's farm. Robert Bailiff visited at
Dick Alexanders last Thursday and Friday. Rev. F. M.Buckner
returned home last Sunday from Dudley, Mo, where he has been holding
a protracted meeting. Mrs. Mat Riley is visiting Mrs Ella
Buckner. Harry Scott is going to work for Mr Madison, of Walnut
Prairie, the coming summer. Little Bert Bartlett will teach the
summer school at the Ohio. Kelly and Orlando Barnes, of Kentucky,
are clearing for S.S. Whitehead, near Melrose. James Beckwith and
family have moved to Jasper County. Dick Alexander and sons Lue
and John have been clearing for Albert Wernz. Joseph Wallace has
been hauling lumber to build a barn on S.S. Whitehead's farm.
McClellan Thompson has moved on to L.B. Janney's farm. Quite a
number of relatives and friends called on Perry Bartlett Wednesday
evening. There was singing at Choctaw Tuesday night. Wheat looks
very fine. Mrs Mary Binning will teach the summer school at
Choctaw.
7-Aug-1895
Threshing in this vicinity is not
yet finished. Miss Josie Miller, of York, is visiting friends
here. The sheriff was here Sunday looking after some of his
plebeians. Another wedding has been consummated. We tender
congratulations. William Shaffner has just completed a house which
looks real noble. Broomcorn harvest is almost here, there being
quite a large acreage planted here. The township S.S. Convention
at Bailiff Church last Thursday was a very pleasant affair. Joseph
Wells and grandson visited the formers brother at Jewett, Cumberland
County, last week. As there has been no items from this section
for some time and thinking a few local words would be in order, I
write. John Ryan, traveling agent for a Cincinnati clothing house,
was here last week, interviewing our merchants. MELROSE HAS HAD A
HEALTHY GROWTH THIS SUMMER, TWO NEW BUSINESS HOUSES HAVING BEEN
ERECTED BY MESSRS. DODD AND CORNWELL. A match game of ball was
played here the 4th between Walnut Prairie and Melrose.
They came with a loaded umpire and the score stood 18 to 5 in favor
of Melrose. Reckon Walnut has learned by this time that Melrose
can play ball.
14-Aug-1895
The editor of the Democrat still
persists in wanting to assist the Herald editor to establish himself
politically. It is possible however that Mr. Handy might be too
officious in his strenuous efforts to define the Herald's political
position. It would be well for Solomon to remember that he was
reared and hails from this township and many have their misgivings
as to his true political sentiments.
P. F. Dodd visited the county
capitol Tuesday. Effie Baker spent last week visiting friends and
relatives here. William Baily and lady of Flat Rock, were here
rusticating last week, the guests of Jont Medsker.
Ed Poulter now languishes in the
county Bastille. It is our wily Ed, sure this time.
Jim Lions, who travels for Bement,
Rea, and Company, of Terre Haute, chatted with our merchants
Thursday. Mr. McGrew, representing Finkbiner and Denwig, of Terre
Haute, visited this city last week. B.C. Hasten is preparing to
harvest his broomcorn. There would have been a heavy crop had it
not been for the bugs. Mr. Dodd now permanently located in his new
building and with the blandest of smiles caters to the wants of his
many customers.
Guy Hasten, of Arcola, who has been
visiting his grandparents here, returned home Friday by wheel. Dr.
Baker is having a well dug and a new barn erected on his farm West
of town. Luther Rhine is the architect.
Miss Mollie Jackson, of Ridge Farm
is at present stopping with her parents here, for the purpose of
recuperating her health. J. D.Mills is making arrangements to
erect a cosy residence Northwest of town. J. R. Trump is to do the
carpenter work, so we are informed. The shrill notes of the steam
thresher is still heard in this vicinity, but the yield of grain
falls short of this years crop.
T.R. CORNWELL'S NEW STORE IS SLOWLY
NEARING COMPLETION. Reck will be out of sight when he gets in his
new quarters.
The prospect for corn is splendid
and it looks as though the yield might exceed last year's crop.
Our highways are at present infested with an army of watermelon
vendors. Certainly it must be a lucrative business, judging from
the number engaged in the business.
It is currently reported the Frank
Hedges is indisposed, cause from too great reveling with the festive
watermelon.
21-AUG-1895
John Perine, of Kickapoo, Johnson
township, was here last week, seeing old friends. L. D. McClure,
of Orange, was in the city Monday. Mr. And Mrs. W. R. B. Hasten
are visiting their son, Frank, at Arcola, Illinois. Rev. Johnson
filled the pulpit here last Sunday.
Uncle Jake King has several fine
steeds and is strictly up to date in all that pertains to horse
swapping. J. M. Wells was surprised on going to his barn Thursday
morning to find a strange horse there. Some person had made him a
present of a very inferior animal.
Your correspondent made a trip
through the Southern part of this county and the northern part of
Crawford County last week. The corn crop along the line traveled
is being cut short by dry weather and the ravages of the chinch
bugs. George Hurst and family, from Marshall, came last Saturday
to visit his brother-in -law, P.F. Dodd. Mrs. H returned home
Sunday evening, while Mr Hurst took in the Bellair-Annapolis ball
game, returning by rail Monday morning.
Rock Hollow is the chief pleasure
resort of this vicinity at this season of the year. The
picturesque scenes and environments of the place makes natures
contribution of beauty complete and affords a scene upon which the
eye of the artist may look long and rapturously.
28-Aug-1895
F. A. McAllister, who represents
Havens and Geddes, of Terre Haute, called on our merchants last
week.
From general appearances, T. R.
CORNWELL'S NEW BUSINESS HOUSE MUST BE ABOUT READY FOR OCCUPANCY.
When completed it will be a neat and commodious building.
J. C. Howerton last week made a
business trip to Charleston, Arcola and other northern cities. J.
M. Wells has re-roofed and other wise repaired his dwelling.
Deputy County Surveyor Hawkins was here last week surveying a new
road.
Othello Henderson calls in town
oftener than was his want. Reckon there must be a femine magnet
here. A. G. Cowden and wife were visiting in Chicago last week.
It is needless to add that Mr. C. enjoyed the sights in the windy
city by the lake. C. C. Hodges, Ed Gard and Chester Crumrine
attended U. B. quarterly meeting at Annapolis last Saturday.
We have in this township an
individual who is afflicted with an office seeking mania, yet he has
never been any thing more than the tail end of a party kite. A
petty office is to him as big as dukedom
11-SEPT-1895
We failed to put in an appearance
last week, for which the Herald readers should unite in singing the
long-meter doxology: "Praise God For Whom All Blessings Flow".
Mr. McGrew, traveling salesman for
Finkbiner and Duenweg, of Terre Haute, called on our merchants last
Thursday. F. M. Spiry had a birthday dinner last week, he having
passed the 45th milestone.
Uncle John Crosby has dug a well and
found plenty of water at a depth of 22 feet. It is understood
without telling the Mr. Crosby is greatly pleased. John Fasig, of
Martinsville, is now domiciled in the new building on the Cornwell
corner.
Next Monday being the 15th,
the Nimrods can go in quest of the juicy prairie chicken. Rev.
Johnson filled the pulpit here Sunday and Sunday night. The
broomcorn in this vicinity is about all cut. There will be a large
acreage planted here next year.
Dr. Baker is rejoicing over the
advent of a son of standard weight at his house. Corn cutting is
the order of the day, as the chinch bugs have ripened the corn at a
rapid rate. Fasig Bros. have repaired and refitted the mill at
this place and are now prepared to manufacture a good grade of
flour.
A notable wedding occurred in our
community last week. Miss Rilla, the charming daughter of Taylor
Robinson, Esq., was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Elias
M. Baker, a well-known young man in this neighborhood. We do not
know who performed the ceremony. A goodly number of invited guests
were present to witness the interesting ceremony. Our kindest
wishes are extended to the happy couple.
18-SEPT-1895
Dr Baker attended the supervisors
meeting at the county capitol last week. S.D. Cooper was in
Marshall Monday. Ed Crumrine started last week for Effingham with
a load of watermelons. George Grubb, who has been working in
Douglas County, visited his mother last week. Fred Wells has
returned from Bloomington, Illinois, where he has been running a
threshing machine.
T. R. CORNWELL HAS HIS NEW STORE
TASTEFULLY PAINTED INSIDE, BY DOC BROWNING.
B.C. Hasten and Oscar Edwards
visited Casey Saturday looking for a broomcorn baler. Misses Alice
and Sarah Bartlett have returned from Chicago, where they have spent
the summer seeing the sights. Willie Baker has moved to Westfield
for the purpose of attending school this winter.
Clarence Griffith, traveling
salesman for Hoberg, Root and Co, called here Thursday. Melvin
Beemer is erecting a new residence on his farm two miles North of
town. Miss Hattie Gard began school here Monday morning. Miss
Gard has taught here before and we are lucky in securing so
efficient a teacher.
Our baseball team will play a match
game with Sullivan, Indiana, on Sept 27th. Of course
our boys expect a sweeping victory. Daniel and William Prust, of
Walnut Prairie, visited relatives here Sunday.
9-OCT-1895
John L. Forrester, of Yale, Jasper
County, was in the village Friday, seeing old friends. P. F. Dodd
took in the races at Terre Haute last week. Frank Miller and
family, of York, were visiting friends here last week. School is
progressing nicely under the tutelage of Miss Gard. J. D. wells
new residence is nearly complete. Several from here attended the
old settler's reunion at Marshall Thursday.
Our road commissioners are still
litigating the winter roads. L. D. McClure, the jolly octogenarian
of Orange, circulated on our streets Thursday. Buckwheat harvest
is now at full blast here, with flattering prospects for an abundant
supply of cakes for the winter. How we did swipe Sullivan! The
score was Melrose 15 Sullivan 5. The boys are now seeking new
worlds to conquer.
Fasig Bros., accompanied by a
millwright, went to Indianapolis last week and purchased some new
machinery. They have added several new appliances since taking
charge of the mill. Old Glory now flaps her wings over the temple
of learning and it is hoped that the sentiments of patriotism and
loyalty may be instilled into the hearts of every schoolboy.
We would like to ask ye editor who
it is that writes the history of Old Clark and give the editor the
privilege of answering, either publicly or privately. Harry Wells
found a pocketbook in the road containing some money and some
notes. The owner can get the same by a description of the
pocketbook and telling the contents. Items have been very scarce
with us for two weeks and time precious, but as duty demands
something's of us as disseminators of news, we will draw on our
imagination and trust forbearance of our readers.
A merry-go-round now holds the
boards here and promises to wake up this old town in a manner not
soon to be forgotten. Thomas Blizzard, of Alright, is employed to
teach the East McDaniel School this winter at $35 per month.
Another happy marriage occurred here last week. Albert Francis, a
young man of sterling worth was joined in bond of wedlock to Miss
Sarah Candy, the estimable and accomplished daughter of William Canaday, Esq. Of this township. Miss True and her niece Mabel
Dodd, visited relatives in Marshall last Saturday. It is currently
reported that Uncle Jake King has contracted to furnish the material
for the dummy horses belonging to the merry-go-round, as he has
several horses that look like they would not live always.
13-NOV-1895
Clarence Bryant, of Wellsville, has
been transacting business in the village this week. S. D.Cooper,
sovereign of South Carolina, called in the village Sunday. An
infant child of Joseph Relms died on the 3rd and is
buried in Medsker Cemetery. Dock Snedeker, the personification of
gallantry, is still smiling on one of the fair damsels in this neck
of the woods.
Dr. Baker is going to Missouri
hunting this winter. A niece of Mrs. T.S. Rook's is visiting
her. She is an estimable lady. The public school teachers of
this vicinity should organize a reading circle. It will be
interesting and instructive to the members. Rev. Conrad occupied
the pulpit here Sunday and delivered a very interesting discourse.
William Stanfield, has been again, employed as clerk in J.F.
Johnson's store in Annapolis, Illinois. Our road commissioners are
pretty busy engaged looking after road matters. They were over on
Mill Creek Saturday. They go to Union Monday and have very urgent
business for Tuesday.
The merry-go-round has suspended
business for the winter to the disappointment of the young bloods of
this community. This antiquated little village has another
building boom. Henry Grubb is building a cosy residence in the
suburbs. William Belts has lately moved into the house vacated by
Frank Smith. Mr. S. moved into the old hotel property. Change of
pasture makes the fat calves you know. A nuptial knot was tied in
West end Morning Glory last week. The contracting parties were Mr.
Vern Wilson and Miss Louise Henderson. John F. Fowler has added a
new shed to his barn. W. R. B. Hasten is building a new fruit
house. C. W. Hammond has lost one of his hogs to cholera, it is
supposed. Norman Hunter moves to William Crumrine's farm in a
short time.
Joe Cornwell is building a new house
on his father's farm. Roe Welsh and Fred Wells were seen Sunday
evening driving in the direction of West Union. There is certainly
some attraction in the town for the boys.
1-JUL-1896
The health of this community at
present is remarkably good. The wheat crop in this locality is
almost an entire failure. William Cornwell Jr of Sedalia,
Missouri, is here visiting relatives and seeing old friends, after
an absence of 8 years.
James Dix, of Prairieton, Indiana,
is visiting his brother-in-law, J. T. Fowler, of this village. Dr
Baker and family Sundayed at his old home in Darwin Township and
enjoyed some of the country rusks. P. F. Dodd was at the county
capitol Thursday attending supervisor meeting. H. Ryan, a
carpenter from this vicinity, is building a new church at Hatton.
The merry-go-round was set in motion
last Saturday evening to the delight of the younger folks and the
older folks as well. Bud Freeman of Anderson has become a
frequent visitor in this neck of the woods lately and rumor says
there is some attraction for Bud in these parts. He is smiling on
one of Melrose's fair daughters. The current vacuum in our social
circles seems supplied since the return of Ralph Snavely. If
obsequious devotion to the gentler sex counts for anything as a
specific for celibacy, certainly Ralph's matrimonial election is a
certainty.
Fred Thompson, of Clarksdale,
Mississippi, is here visiting relatives and friends. He will visit
Chicago and take in the sights of the windy city before returning
home. L. M. Jones, of Martinsville, finished painting the swing
here last week. Mr. J. is an expert painter and for proficiency
and artistic skill he is out of sight. John Jackson while working
at the sawmill here last week was caught in a pulley and thrown
through the cab into a dust pit. It was miraculous that he escaped
death, but aside several severe bruises he was not seriously hurt.
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