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Jackson County Banner from Brownstown, Indiana • Page 5

Jackson County Banner from Brownstown, Indiana • Page 5

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Onr New Preacher. ianner. Rev. W. S.

Falkenburg, the new pastor in charge of the M. E. Church, preached his introductory sermon on Sabbath last. A large congregation was present, and the most rigid observance was given to every TRAVELERS' GUI1E. The Freetown Fair The Fair held at Freetown.

on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week, under the auspices of the Maysville Grange Fair Assqciatiori, was a remarkable success, to say the least of it- The display of live stock and farm, garden and household products was quite large and creditable, surpassing, as we heard numbers remark, the Seymour Fair in nearly every department Ohio and Mississippi Railway. Trains pass Brownstown on the Ohio and Mississippi liailway, as follows GOING EAST. word uttered bv the speaker. Mr. Falken- 1 1 burg evinced symptoms of embarrassment -LU.

1QW WOrCLS ailU. PXaiH lanSTUaff C. No, ACCOMMODATION, Wright, surnamed Vermilya, and 6.16 P. M. 4.20 A.

M. 4 14 P. M. 4.04 P. M.

2.50 P. M. 6.55 A. M. PRESS, No.

4 MAIL. No. FHEIKHT, No. 'II VHKUiHT. No.

bv considerable odds. We passed all of illustrations of the points whid, i.e sought ames surnamed FmcLlev. who. Thursday at the Fair, and among the tl UKIiiHT, No. M.

i'KEKiHT, No. 28 2.37 A. many articles on exhibition our attention to impress upon his hearers. Although XL. .2 tt not gifted with more than ordinary powers UIlCLer tHe firm IlaBie OI erillllya tJZ Findley, are doing the heaviest busi- energy, hose whole soul is wrapped up in TIPSS in tattle and Fn.Tl 0T TiVXT fxnOflS- was more particularly directed to numerous specimens of corn, sweet and Irish potatoes, pumpkins, squashes, cabbages, turnips beets, sorghum cane, and other farm and the wbfk in which he is engaged.

lie is a -m- Tl ji -r- GOING WEST. ACCOMMODATION, No. 1....11.03 A. M. KXPKES, No.

3, 11.22 P. M. MAIL, No. 11.34 A. M.

FREIGHT, No. 21, 10.05 A. M. FREIGHT, No. -i, 6.06 P.

M. FREIGHT, No. 2S, A 12.12 A. M. FREIGHT, No.

27, 5-39 A. M. Ioes not- stop, -f Makes connection at North Vernon for LOCAL MATTERS. medium-sized man, about 3G vears of age, AX L1UI1S, OlOtningr. J300LS.

OllOeS. KJTUil- garden products, of large size and superior quality, which, we were surprised to learn, with reddish side whiskers and lisrhtTiair were raised in Salt Creek township a town ship which many think can produce no ters, Hats, Caps, Groceries, in Jackson county, desire to submit the following facts to the public thing but tan-bark, hoop-poles, coon skins upon his head, excepting where nature or hard work left it bald. From a brief personal acquaintance with Mr. Falkenburg and from what we have seen and heard of him as a pulpit worker, we have formed a very favorable opinion of him, and believe him to be the very man A Salt Crceker'a Dream Verified. One niirht in the month of June, 1875, loneu aeksonianycind.

1 lie hnest display ime of the manv live members of Maysville in the vegetable, cereal and fruit line was Grange, 2so. 1029, P. of dreamed that made by Luther Higiixote, whose -con needed for this charge. If the members inat we have now open and on exhibition a Grand and Gorgeous I Stock of Fall and Winter Goods of every imaginable description. that Grange had organized a Fair Associa- tribution, in extent, variety and quality, i iiDOif can be aroused from their lethargic condi- tion and that it had dehniteiv ueen ueier- ijunc au ciimnc 1, i i 9n Arirnltiiral Fair at embracing 6ome ot the 6ome ot the largest and nnest lion, ana ue niaue to realize that it is high Freetown on the 22d, 23d and 24th days of specimens ot larm products to be seen any- time tuey should vacate the position which September 1875.

So firm an impression where. Since Salt Creek township has1 they have occupied upon the top of the Lad this dream made upon his mind, that, demonstrated that her soil will produce fence separating Christ and his followers when he awoke in the morning, it seemed abundantly by proper tillage, our river- from the Devil and his angels, and once its a. reality to him, and at the breakfast ta- bottom and upland-sand farmers may well again be inspired to active labors on the ble he informed his family that Maysville iook to meir laurels, lest me oau reesers Lord side, we predict, under Air. alken- look to their laurels, lest the Salt Creekers i c.i burg's ministrations, a most successful and Grange had decided to hold a Fair in Sep- justly lay claim to every one oi uictu. tembcr.

His wife and children received The Fair was well attended, and the re glorious year for the Methodist Church of That having bought for cash we secured large abatements from I prices usually paid by dealers who buy on time. That we give to our customers the benefit of these abatements, 3 thus insuring for them prices that are unapproachably cheap. iR tii lino-s with exceeding ereat iov. and ceipts amounted to a considerable sum nil through that dav thev could think about surpassing the anticipations of the man- Brownstown. Tlittt Spook Story.

The presumption, based upon strong cir ftliin(r mid would talk about not lunar but ajrers. The success of this the first Fair has been the Granger Fair to be held in September cnmstantial evidence, is that the strange grati lying to the Association, and it has at Freetown. They told everybody they lights, which caused so much consternation already been announced that the second saw about the big Fair, and every body they among a wagon load of men upon their re turn from Mt. Sidney one night a few weeks saw in turn told everybody they saw. ihe result was that in less than one week the absorbing topic of conversation in Salt ago, were caused the first one by a newspa Fair will come off" in 1876.

The present buildings will be enlarged and new ones added, in order to afford ample room and adequate facilities for exhibitors from all per that urother u. e. lawen, who was several hundred yards in advance 'of the That we extend a cordial invitation to everybody to come and see our Grand Exposition of Fall and Winter Goods. Creek township was the great Granger Fair narts of the county. The obiect of the hrst-named vehicle, had ignited to hre up managers is to make the Fair subserve the is pipe, and then cast to the breeze, and Each member of the Grange supposed that action had been taken at some meeting when he happened to be absent, but each purpose of a representative exposition of all the second by a light in a residence some the industrial interests of Jackson county distance off the road, as seen through the and every one expressed hearty approval at large, and with this end in view the woods by the excited occupants of the wag of the enterprise.

It was not until the next i ranee meeting thatt the Grangers on, which was making foBrownstown at hearty co-operation of our citizens generally is solicited. Paid any man who will show wherein we fail to establish fully every declaration above made. themselves discovered that no action at all 2:40 speed. The idea ofpilling them "spiritual lights," and expressing the opin had been taken with reference to a Fair Improved Cattle. The man who dreamed was there, and per ion that they had followed the party all the Capt.

John Scott is manifesting com sistently and vehemently declared that such way from Sidney church, (as one of the mendable interest in improved live stook, and has a number of very fine specimens action was taken at the previous meeting party did), is but another evidence of the ILYfl FINDLEY. tendency of so-called spiritualism to turn upon his farm adjacent to town. Among but as not another one possessed knowledge of such a proceeding, he at length reluctantly yielded the point, remarking that men brains topsy-turvy. It is about time others, he has a short-horn bull, 15 months old, weighing 730 pounds; a short-horn that all such weak-minded persons were BROWNSTOWN, INDIANA. perhaps he might have dreamed it.

Right branded with the letters and I and and tucking heifer calf, 6 months old, weighing then and there a motion was made that a and and and and and X. 394 pounds and a Durham yearling heifer, Fair Association be organized, which was weighing 610 pounds. He has also some Demand for Quinine. adopted amid unbounded enthusiasm. Ev THING! NSsEUE select breeds of hogs, while in poultry he claims to have the finest variety in this sec- While at rreetown last Ihursday, we met Drs.

(t. May, of Clear Spring, and erything was put in working order instan lion. James H. Scott has charge of the D. J.

Ci'mmixgs, of Houston, both of whom requested us to urge upon the Browns- ter, and within a very short period the Maysville Grange Fair Association became a fixed reality, with Dr. Wm. A. Spurgeon farm and stock, who takes pleasure in showing the cattle, hogs and chickens to all 9 town druggists the necessity of keeping a supply of quinine on hand, without an as President, Robert Jones Secretary, visitors. Like the keeper of the wild ani- A.

L. May Treasurer, and Jacob P. Lucas maia a menagerie, Henry has the pedi ounce or two of which no physician's saddle Superintendent. The time was fixed for bags are complete. Both claimed that they the Fair, (the same days as those dreamed have been compelled to send to Seymour grees of the various beasts and fowls arranged in a set speech, which he delivers with the eloquence of a Patrick Henry or Daniel Webster.

by the Granger dreamer,) grounds were se 18 7 5 for their supplies, in consequence of the inability of Brownstown drug stores to fill cured, and men put to work, in clearing, fencing, erecting buildings, and grading a trial and racing course. And on the 22d, their orders. A drug store without quinine may be compared to a family grocery with FA1L1L (OFENINR 23d and 24th days of September, the Fair out coffee and sugar. was held, thus witnessing the realization ol N. B.

ve personally called the atten tion of Slilwell Burrell to the matters -OF- a dream in a most novel and remarkable manner, yet free from all mysterious or supernatural circumstances. The Granger complained of above, and straightway they ordered a car-load of quinine, which they expected to receive Tuesday. Should Drs. Good Cheer for the Ladies. Mrs.

Mollie Ford announces the arrival of her fall stock of Millinery Goods, including Hats and Bonnets trimmed up with exquistye taste. Mrs. Ford is a milliner of experience, who combines superb taste with good judgment, and as she keeps thoroughly posted in the fashions, she can please even the most fastidious. And as to her prices, she is far more apt to sell too cheap than too dear. See her advertisement, and then call and see her.

Adams Express. man dreamed a man which seemed a reality to him. rle told his wife, and. she told it May and Cummings need a ton or two, to everybody as a fact, which she believed their orders will be filled promptly. Death Record.

it to be. It thus spread lrom mouth to 1 mouth, and as all approved of the project, that which was at first but a dreamy vision Daxiel Henderson, died near Me dora on the 20th in the 67th year of FATCYGOODSA at last culminated in a grand and glorious enterprise. The man is entitled to some his aze. He was a consistent member of The Adams Express office at Medora has been abolished, and the packages on hand thsBjiptist Church, and a devoted christian. credit for dreaming such a sensible and He had been suffering for some time with practicable dream but above all the live men of Maysville Grange are entitled to a chronic complaint, but he bore the afflic transferred to Brownstown.

A special agent was around a few days since to look into the management of the company's of Prints, Notions and Small Wear, tion with fortitude. the proudest honors for the promptness JoiijT F. Jarvis, son of Caleb Jarvis, fice at this place, having brought with him a copious supply of indignaut adjectives died at his home, two miles east of this to give emphasis to his opinions. A change place, on Friday last, after a lingering ill- ness of several years with consumption. GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, He leaves a family.

He was in the thirty- with which they seized upon the idea conveyed by the dream, and for the vim, energy and liberality with which they carried out the project to a happy consummation. Prevalent Sickness. Reports from all parts of the county indicate a great deal of sickness, mostly fever and ague and other malarial diseases. El in the agency is not improbable, if an acceptable man can be found within the corporate limits. eighth year of his age.

An infant child of Christian Doerr, fipur Huge Cabbage Head. weeks old, was buried on Sunday. Levi Bridgwaters presented us with A Base Lie. a cabbage head on Saturday, weighing 13 der Chas. Wayman is lying in a criti It is not true that the last grand jury cal condition at his home in Grassy Fork pounds, for which we tender thanks.

This cabbage bead was on exhibition at the Free- found an indictment" against John C. township, with but feeble prospects of re Grocb, of Seymour, for selling Groceries covery. John J. Cummins, of this town- town Fair, and from its ponderousnss at-ship, is also confined to his bed with a se- traded general attention. Alongside of it, and Provisions unlawfully.

It is however true that every one of those twelve men vere attack of billious fever. Over the the other heads looked about as large as un- found out long ago that Groub sells lower river especially sickness is exceedingly pre- hulled walnuts, Choice (Groceries. The same polite attention shown if you purchase or only examine. Brownstown, Sept. 3Q, '75.

than most dealers do, and on that account valent. It Does Par they are ready to render a true bill any day. rTA. i i i Chenp Enough. 3 wiue-awaite uusi- Gone to Iowa.

Jirnther Reynolds married a coimle ne88 men, who ao business upon a true a I TT T- -f i A. over-the-river last week, for which he re- Oasisand correct principles. In other words, v. ruro ana wue are at presem ceived the "much-obliged to you" of the it does pay to trade with Vermilya Find- in lowa, where they expect to tarry a lew bridegroom for his fee. Considering that ley, who, by the way, have just opened a weeks.

We hope Mr. B. may derive bene- he only had one horse to hire, and that he mammotn biock ot fall ana Winter Woods. oy me ir.p, m. retura uome auunuanuj strengthened.

was able to reach home by twelve o'clock Pass the Word First and Last. ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO ME by Note or Book Account are hereby notified for the first anrt last time that they must cll and settle by the first day o( November, 1875. All Notes and Accounts remaining unpaid at that date will be placed in the hands of a collector. W. R.

BOLLES. Ewing, Sept. 23, 1875. at night, the fee may be considered quite Along the line that Wib Benton has his sufficient, although not Bnreasonable. "tore now fully stocked with new Fall and When you come to town, don't home e.very description, id tases especial de- Notice to Farmers THE PATRONS OF THE FARMERS' MILL in Brownstown are hereby notified that hereafter Wednesdays.

Fridays and Saturdays will be devoted exclusively to custom grinding. Thono desiring Flour and Meal manufactured from their own Wheat and Corn can be accommodated by calling npon either of Ihe days above designated. FRANCIS M. MILLER. Brownstown, Spt.

23, 1875. 3m Notice ofAdmtoistration- NOTICE IS HEfeEBYGEN, that the under-signed hat been appointed by the Judge of the Circuit Court of Jmfi Cmmty, In-diana, Administrator Said September nntil yon have called at Wis Benton's "S111 PP' wun iow prices. Court Is still in sessioni, and will continue so until Saturday, when it will adjourn by virtue of law. A vast amount of business will remain unadjudicated. Pretty Prints Are those which are now piled upon the counters in Vermilya Findley's store.

And they are as cheap as they are pretty. More Local flatter May be found on the fourth page. store, and seen his New Fall Goods and Tw of Em. I ascertained his prices. He keeps goods of Nelson Sewell, of Hamilton township, all kinds, and makes it a point to sell "ever is the hero this time.

Twins a boy and a Notice of Insolvency. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That at the September Term, 1875, of the Jackson Circuit Court of Jackson connty, Indiana, the Estate of ANDREW J. WHITEMAN, deceased, was declared probably insolvent. Those interested are notified that it will be settled accordingly. ALEXANDER CARB, Administrator ile bonis non.

September 00, 1875. so low." eirl. Next. Gillespie I Gillespie Keeps the very best branda of Tobacco. Keeps the Choicest Coffees..

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