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HE AIRMOUNT NEWS Semi Weekly. $1.00 per year. An Independent Paper Devoted to Local Interests. VOLUME XXVII. FAIRMOUNT, INDIANA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1903.

NUMBER 5 I 5- "mmmmmm mmmm 5 ri i i FOR Ladles i Misses I Gliiiaren and Men Greatest line we have ever carried. See our line aud pet our prices be fore vou buy. I The Bee Hive I Cash Store. M-f- f- f--f. fl Parker Fountain Pen fl Fancy Box ot Stationery fl Membership in tlie Library Mn Etegant Box of Don Boris I Are four Gift Books for the Children.

Also hafe ISOLDER'S NEWS STAND. TTTTTTtTTtTTTTTTTTTTTTTTt Opthalmology A Scienc for the Analysis of the Causes of Human Ills and How to Abolish Them. Indigestion, Vertigo, Headache, Constipation, Enilensy, Insomnia, are only a few of the symtomsof functional derangement caused by defective eyes, (which do not impair vision) and by imrroper diet, habits, occupation, etc. You need no medkine because 3Ud treatment of diseases Female Disorders uuu luese are nut ui-seases. You do need to snow -what Is the cause of trouble and how to remove it.

Ophthalmolopists grained at the school which graduated me know how to do these thintrs. You are a free aent and have the ripht to patronize whom you please. It is your privilege to pet cheap services and trust to luck or you can try me and be assured of success. Dr. George S.

Grubb, Ophthalmologist, 319-320 Marion, Misna, iioiioay Mips REPUBLICAN MASS MEETING. The Republicans of Fairmount township will meet in mass convention at K. of P. Hall, in this city, on January 8, at 2 p. m.

for the purpose of electing four delegates and four alternates to the district convention to be held at Peru on January 12th. The meeting will then separate and elect a committeeman from each precinct. The precinct committeemen will meet in Marion on January 9, at the Grant Circuit Court room, at 1 p. to organize the county committee by the election of a chairman, vice chairman, secretary, and treasurer, and to transact such other business as may be brought before the meeting. HOOPER TRIES TO SUICIDE.

It developed last Thursday that Harry Hooper, recet tly convicted of murder, made an unsuccessful attempt to end his life Tuesday morning. Bob White, another prisoner in the jail, was a close friend to Hooper, and rfore White was released Hooper asked him to pur chase some carbolic acid and return with it to the jail. White got the acid, but turnkey Charles Jones became aware that something was wrong and secured the poison before White could turn it over to the prisoner. HI 1 1. J.

Beals Both Phones- 63 is the number Domestic Lump Coal, $4.25 per Ton Delivered OR $4.00 per Ton at Bin in Ton Lots and over. wragps-, ALSO Anthracite Nut Coal Salt Hay Straw Feed Timothy Seed, Highest prices paid for Grain at etc. I BricK Elevator. HUH! I III BHHI It you want to Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent REAL ESTATE, or INSURE your HOUSE, it is to your interest to see J. P.

LIFE, the Leading Agent Both Phones 125. WII.SON BLOCK Mr Did you receive an unexpected Christmas Present? You can se- cure odd pres ents at tremely prices week ex-low this -AT- N. w. Edwards, Pioneer DriiQ Store. AGENT EASTMAN KODAKS.

Lanosdon Hunt Full Line of Furniture, Stoves, Ranges and Heaters, Big Line of Carpets Funeral Directors. Both Phones: 5. Restaurant AndBaKero For FRESH BREAD and CAKES Lunch of All Kinds. 9) (I! to to to to GOOD WORK IN HOOPER CASE. On Thursday, November 26, Harry Hooper shot and killed Marshal James J.

Payne and made his escape. On Thursday, December 24, within four weeks of the hour of the tragedy, Hooper had been captured, returned to the Grant county jail, indicted by the grand jur con victed in the circuit court of murder, and his punishment fixed by the jury at life imprisonment. Perhaps few criminal cases of such magnitude CT have ever been disposed of in so brief a time bv anv court in th tate of Indiana. The proceedings the trial of Hooper were charac terized by fairness, moderation and mpartiality. The court plainly nought to give equal and exact jus-ice to both the interests of the State and the welfare of the defend ant.

The result is satisfactorr to the majority of the people of Fair- mount, where the crime was com mitted. Cases of this sort are verv oft en delayed, and the progress of murder trials is too apt to be slow and tedious. Too freouentlv much needless expense is entailed. Minor technicalities are enlarged upon and used to defeat the ends of justice. People become restless and im patient under such conditions, and it is by reason of travesties of this haracter that now and then mob violence is threatened and not in frequently serious consequences fol low.

The News is constrained to again commend the intelligent and energetic manner in which Sheriff Mills and Deputy Sheriff Will Wil- iams pursued and caused the arrest of Hooper. The people of this community, who had reason to regard tins particular case as a matter of vital importance, appreciate to the fuUest extent the prompt and evident way in which Judge Paulus and the attornevs in the case dis patched the proceedings of this trial. thereby saving the county a large expense and the witnesses much valuable time. It is to similar busi ness-like methods of officers, the bench and the bar, that citizens must look for adequate protection from the criminal element. It is to the prompt and speedy enforcement Of the law that we mncr InnL- IV.

wm. that restraining influence which shall check the tendency of over-zealous men to open hostility and mob violence Obituary. Susan Frances Coahran was born near Centersville. January 23. 1351.

She came with her parents to Indiana in the year 1867. For the last twenty-three years she has made Fairmount her home Duriug her infancy and childhood she was sickly and exceeding frail, but the vigilant care and excellent nursing of a loving mother length ened her life into womanhood. With uuabatino- watchful np cV.o -wvj V- cared for her parents in their feeble age, and for several vears hpr father was dependent on her care and kindness, a duty she performed with sweetness-and patience. It was one of her chief pleasures to sit by the bedside of a sick relative or friend and minister to their needs. Ou be ing asked by a friend.

"Are vou converted?" She replied, "Yes, but I have wanted my religion to be on nf deeds and not an empty profession." t-arly life she became a mem ber of the Methodist church, which membership she held until she came to Fairmount and united with the Friends. Although she did nnt, often attend meeting, she enioved the prosperity of the church and the welfare of the membership. Her ast sickness was long and often painful and annoying. It continued almost a year, yet through it all she ever manifested a sweet, resigned spirit, saying to her friends, "It is all well, whether I live or die. I have no rebellious spirit against death if that is right." She passed away near the hour of midnight December 21, 1903, aged 52 Years.

11 mnntri and rlaire uiV mm UI4 Ol Angie Pearsox. Mrs. Oakley Payne is on th sick list. TRADE WAS SATISFACTORY. The stores of Fairmount enjoyed the usual good trade before Christmas.

The volume of business transacted was larger than that of any previous year. These are prosperous times. Peop'e have money to spend. There is no surer barometer to conditions that prevail than the local merchant. A News representative questioned a few of our leading dealers in the various branches of trade with the result that a very satisfactory holiday business in every line is reported.

The stocks of goods carried this 3rear were unusually large, and the assortment and variety of selection suffi cient to meet the wants of the buy er, however particular. Micajah Wilson Hurt. Micajah Wilsou. while attempting to adjust a stove pipe, fell from a chair Thursday, tearing the liga menis in one or ms legs. The in jury is quite painful and will keep mm connnea to the house for some time.

IS YOUR NAME WRITTEN HERE? Letters remaining in postoffice for the week ending December 28, 1903, which, if not called for in two weeks, will be sent to the dead letter office. Washington, D. Mrs Vannie Jones Mrs Pearson Mrs Sarah A Nelson Mrs A Knight Mr Frank Small Chas Moore ilr Reffred Mr Walter Valentine Mr James Davison Overman, P. M. Mrs Winzler Mrs Hattie Hale Bert Clark John McRuie Sam Michner Mr Jack Wathey Mr Dalton Hall C.

Oil Market. Corrected by the Oil Well Supply Fairmount, Ind. Tiona $2 05 Pennsylvania 1 90 New Castle 1 77 Corning 1 70 North Lima 1 33 South Lima 1 33 Iudiana 1 33 Whitehouse 1 35 Somerset 1 Kansas 1 33 30 Outlook For Wheat. So far as heard from wheat in Fairmount and Liberty townships is in the best of condition. The winter weather has been favorable and the outlook for its growth was never more promising.

Health Improves. Father "Weichman, the popular Oas City priest, who recently underwent an operation, is said to be slowly recovering. This will be very gratifying news to his numerous Fairmount friends. Well Done. Postmaster Overman, assisted by his capable corps of clerks, handled the big rush of holiday business at the postoffice very satisfactorily to all local patrons.

No one had reason to complain of delay in the delivery of mail at this end of the line. Joseph Mahoney died Sunday evening at his home near this city. "Walter C. Rush went to Elwood yesterday morning to visit his brother-in-law, Milton Rutherford, who attempted suicide by cutting his throat in that city on Sunday. Rutherford was a tin-plate worker.

The cause for the attempt upon his life is unknown. Senator Lyons, who was here yesterday, says it is a mistake about Mr. Shideler having withdrawn from the gubernatorial race. An item of that kind had gained circulation in some manner, but the Journal is glad to learn that it is without foun dation. Peru Journal.

Lieutenant Allen Parker, of the United States amy, now stationpd at the Leavenworth Military colleo-e Kansas, was here Saturday calling on old friends and members of A company, 160th I. V. of which he was a popular member. Lieutenant Parker has ten days' leave for a vis it with his relatiyes at Fairmount. Marion News-Tribune, MEMORIES OF OTHER DAYS.

"Speaking of marriage," said 'Squire B. F. Stevens, the other day, "when I was a young man, a couple didu't noed so much to start in life on as they seem to need now-a-days. When I was married I owned a pony, my father gave me an ax, and my mother a blanket That was my start in life. My fath er-in-law, Abraham Covalt, had even less than that when he started out in life.

When he was married he loaded on a borrowed horse a two bushel sack of maple sugar, which he had made himself, to Hillsboro, Uhio, and traded it for a stew-pot, a skillet, a tea-kettle. and forks, three cups and saucers three tablespoons, three teaspoons and three plates. These composed his housekeeping outfit. From this start Mr. Covalt became quite 1 A 1 XT 1 1 veuuuy.

iie soia a iarm over in Ohio for $15,000, and bought one in western Grant county for $11,000. At the time of his death he owned four hundred acres of rich land in Green township." Mr. Stevens says that his father never gave him a suit of clothes except home-made ones. His first "store" clothes he bought himself with money which he had earned outside of his regular work nn farm. "I came to Grant county just after I was mustered out, nf t.hf army.

Fairmount was called 'Puck er in those days." Mr. Steyens, as justice of the peace, has married many couples, only oue of which has ever aDnlied for divorce. OSBORNE GETS LIFE SENTENCE. The jury in the Joseph Osborne case, after being out four hours. came in at 10:45 Thursdav nio-ht.

-0 with a verdict of guilt of murder in the second degree and sentencing Osborne to life imprisonment in the penitentiary. Osborne killed his father-in-law, John Busenbark. hv 7 beating him to death. The case was tried in the Adams county circuit court, at Decatur, and continued for two weeks. Osborne aud Busen bark formerly lived in Green township, Grant county, but had two years ago bought a farm in Adams couuty, and at the time of the tragedy were living there.

Many Green township farmers were called to Decatur to testify as witnesses, most of whom gave Busenbark a bad reputation. There is a great deal of sympathy for Osborne. Few Ask Aid. lrustee Duling reports that but very few people are applying for as sistance from the township. Considering the recent cold weather.

which necessitated additional fuel, food and clothing, it is fact that so few cases of destitution are heard of at this time of j'ear. Hens Strike. Hens in the vicinity of Fairmount are on a strike. Fresh country cannot be had for nvs nr mmaV mi ii. ine com storage variety sells for thirty cents a dozen.

Dillon Improves. P.la,, TVll 1 1 jrmuu, woo nas been in Canon City, for several months for the benefit of his health, writes home that he is now feeling the best he has since going West. Mrs. Susan Ratliff is not im- proved in health. Miss Inez Nixon is at home from Chicago for the holidays.

Mr. and Mrs. George Shreiver. of Alexandria, were guests of Fair- mount friends Sunday. Miss Ina Murray, of Blountsville.

is spendiug the week with her sister, Mrs. D. A. Holliday. Harry Davis has resigned his position at the Bee Hive.

Mr. Davis has been an employe of the store for fourteen years. Miss Mary Cowgill, who has been in a private sanitarium at Indianapolis for several weeks, was at home over Sunday. Her health is much improved. IPUDIOTIH AO 1 if 1 1 lv IN FAIRMOUNT.

Christmas morning every one was saying "A green Christmas," but before night, when the wind had shifted to the north, and the thermometer was sliding down hill, and the snow flakes fell thick and fast, then the cry came, "a white Christmas after all." The day passed quietly in Fairmount. Family reunions and social gatherings were numerous and gave occasion for much happiness. On Christmas eve the Sunday schools gave their annual entertainments. These were largley attended and afforded the children much en-j jt ment. I IUI To Son's Bedside.

Mrs. Jc.hn Kelsay left Friday for Asnevuie, JN. to join her son Adin, who is very ill at a private sanitarium in that city. Optimistic Sermon. Rev.

Enos Harvey preached an optimistic New Year's sermon Sun day at the Friends' Church, dwell ing especially upon the benefits of the past year. Card of Thanks. We take this method of thankin our many fi iends, who sp kindly assisted during the sickness and death of our sister, Fanny Coahran. Brothers and Sisters. Watch-Night Service.

There will be a union watch-nisrht service at the Congregational Church lhursday evening at half past ten. The ministers of the different churches will give short addresses and an interestins1 mep.tincr ia pected. Oliver Buller is quite ill. Dr. John Sigafoose is very ill.

A. C. Life spent Saturday at Rich mond. Born To John Troy and wife, a boy, Friday. Born To Emory Ault and wife, a girl, Sunday.

Three children of Joseph Fath are ill of tonsilitis. Miss Emma Stewart is convalescent after a two weeks illness. Ed Olfather and wife are visiting Mrs. Eliza Olfather, at Bluffton. Mrs.

Austin Rutherford and children are visiting relatives at Sims. Dr. E. C. Stowell, of Ossian, spent Sunday with Dr.

O. D. Cart-wright. Jesse Wilson and family, Knightstown, are the guests of of Rom Pool and family. The DePauw University basket ball team will play here this evening.

This team is one of the best that has played in this city. A telegram from Whittier, announces the sudden death of Mrs. Nancy Newby. Mrs. Newby was a sister of Mrs.

Louisa Rush. A card from John Peacock reports the safe arrival of himself and family in Melbourne, Fla. He writes that it was very warm there but that there was a good breeze. The monthly meeting of the Women's Missionary Society of the Congregational Church will be held at the home of Rev Robert Mc-Naughtan at three o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Gabriel Bumpus died Sunday eyening of Bright 's disease, at his home near Hackleman.

Mr Bumpus was about sixty years of age and has been a resident of Grant county for the past twenty years. The union services of the Y. W. C. A.

and the Y. M. C. A. at the Friends church Sunday afternoon were well attended.

Rev. McNaugh- tan gave a short talk on the tonic "Looking Backward and Looking Forward," and several interesting papers were read by memhpps These union services will occur ono a month during the coming year. ine 1 w. u. A.

has arranged a Bible study class for the other thrpp. Sundays and the Y. M. C. A.

will probably arrange for the same work. pRIGGS, WRIGHT WILEY 1 Having succeeded to the business lately carried on by the firm of Wright Miller, we desire to announce that we are in a position to supply the wants of the trade in the line of vi ill A AT Tf X. Ulrey Announces to the farmers in this vicinity that they hare added Two New I Grinders To their equipment and are now prepared to grind I Feed of All Kinds in Hurry Up Style. Headquarters for genuine Pittsburg Coal. MILL OX THE BIO FOUR RAILWAY i OPPOSITE DEPOT.

MtllimiHUHHItlti HARDWARE, STOVES TINWARE. to m. it) vi All kinds of gas Satisfaction solicit a share of and water plumbing. guaranteed. We your patronage.

IDRIGGS, WRIGHT WILEY. 1.