Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 16 June 1910 — Page 6
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RELIGIOUS SCREED CAUSES A FEAR
Letter Alleged to Have Been Written
by Christ and Brings Misfortune
to the Possessor.
Newspapers over the country are again printing what has been alleged to be a letter written by Christ. Every few years this letter goes the rounds. A subscriber to this paper on rural route four has asked that it be reprinted: "Whosoever works on the Sabbath day shall be cursed. I command you to go to church and keep the Lord's day without any manner of work. You shall not idle or misspend your time in bedecking yourself in superfluities of costly apparel for I have ordered it a day of rest. I will have that day kept holy that your sins may be forgiven you. "You will not b^eak my commandments, but observe and keep theia, they being written by my hand and spoken from my mouth. You shall not only go to church yourselves, but also your man servant and maid servant. Observe my words and learn my commandments. "You shall finish your work every Saturday at o'clock in the afternoon, at which hour the preparation for the Sabbath begins. I advise you to fast five days in the year, beginning on Good Friday and continuing the five days following in remembrance of the five bloody wounds I received for you and mankind. "You shall love one another and cause them that are not baptised to come to the church and receive the Holy Sacrament, that is to say baptism, and then to the supper of the Lord, and be made a member thereof and in so doing I will give you long life and many blessings. Your land shall be replenished and bring forth abundance and I will comfort you in the greatest temptation and surely he chat doeth the contrary shall be cursed. "I will also send hardness of the heart on them and especially on hardened and unpenitent unbelievers. He that given to the poor shall find it profitable. Remember to keep the Sabbath day, for the seventh day I have taken as a resting day to myself. "And he that hath a copy of this letter by my own hand and spoken by my own mouth and keepeth it without publishing it to others shall not prosper, but he that publisheth it to others shall be blessed by me and if their sins be as many as the stars by night, and if they truly believe they shall be pardoned, and they that believe not this writing and my commandments will have my plague upon you and you will be consumed with your children, goods and cattle and all other worldly enjoyments that I have given you. Do but once think of what I have suffered for you, if you do it will be well for you in this world and the world to come "Whosoever shall have a copy of this letter and keep it in their house, nothing shall hurt them, neither pestilence, thunder nor lightning, and if any woman shall be in birth and put her trust in me she shall be delivered of her child. You shall hear no more news of me except through the Holy Scriptures, until the judgment day. All goodness and prosperity shall be in the house where a copy of this letter shall be found. Finished."
In speaking of the above letter the Reporter gives the following information: "According to the history of the letter it was written by Christ just after his crucifixion, signed by the Angel Gabriel ninety-nine years after the Savior's birth and presumably deposited by Him under a stone at the foot of the cross. On this stone appeared the legend, 'Blessed is he who turns me over." No one knew what the inscription meant, or seemed to have sufficient curiosity to investigate, until the stone was turned over by a little child and the letter found. "The story goes that the little child who found it passed it to one who became a convert to the Christian faith. He failed to tfave the letter published. He kept it, however, as sacred mei, mento of Christ and it passed down to different generations of his family for more than one thousand years. "Daring this period the family suffered repeated misfortunes migrated to different countries until finally one of them came to America, bringing the letter with them. They settled in
Virginia, then moved farther south, still followed by misfortune when finally the last member, a daughter, approached her deathbed and called a neighbor, giving her the letter and related its history for more than one thousand years. The Tompson woman began the attempt to have it published and it first appeared in the Borne, Ga., Tribune on Oct. 31, 1891. It then appeared in the Dalton, Ga., Citizen and Mrs, Wortman, now living at Marion, Ind
kept it in her possession for many years without an effort to have it published. She was followed by misfortune which she attributed to her neglect in trying to have the letter published."
The Day To Be Given Over to Racing,
Base Ball, Croquet and Other
Amusements.
The citizens of McCordsville have organized for the purpose of promoting a grand Fourth of July celebration. The big meet will be held at McCord's race track, midway between McCordsville and Oaklandon, where I. U. T. local cars stop at the main entrance.
The program will consist of trotting and pacing race for roadsters, running races, mules, motorcycles races, foot races for boys and girls, the old time greased pig and pole, pie and watermelon eating contests, baby show, hitching contests for ladies, band concerts, croquet games, etc.
A number of prizes will be awarded to contestants, among them will be $5 for the two best croquet players. Prizes in the hitching contest for ladies, best outfit on the grounds, best lady driver and other contests will be given.
RETURNS TO HIS
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After Two Years in Italy Antonio
Vecchio Greets His Green
field Friends.
Antonio Yecchio has arrived in Greenfield after having spent two years in his native land, Southern Italy. He is looking fine, has grown a mustache and increased nearly fifty pounds in weight.
Mrs. Vecchio did not return to America with Tony, preferring to remain for a while in Sunny Italy. She could not be induced to cross the big water.
A nephew accompanied Tony and will learn American ways. Mr. Vecchio will resume his work on the Pennsylvania railroad and says he is to receive more money than before. He experienced trying times immediately after his arrival in the old country.
Tony and his little family were near the great earthquake. To the Republican he talked interestingly of the time when hundreds of the persons were killed. "When the earth began to tremble," he said, "everybody that was not caught ran. I had my children by the hands and my wife holding to my coat."
He said no story of the terrible thing could be exaggerated. His wife and children are on their little farm where Tony was engaged while away
STIVERS TO START A STANDPAT PAPER
Liberty Editor Will Publish Paper in Wayne County.
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C. W. Stivers, publisher of the Liberty Herald, the Republican organ of Union county, was in the city last evening, en route to Richmond, says the Conriersville Examiner. Mr. Stivers is arranging to start a paper at Richmond, but will continue the publication of the Liberty paper just the same. Richmond has two excellent Republican papers and one Democratic publication, but both of the Republican papers are insurgents and Mr. Stivers thinks Wayne county is entitled at least to one "regular" party organ. He will issue both a daily and weekly paper.
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Trustees at Otterbein.
Frank Shelby and George Parker have been elected trustees of the Otterbein church to fill vacancies caused by the resignations of Robert Hurley and Campbell Parker. The board was increased from five to seven members, and Edv ard Parker and E. E. Scotten elected.
Will Continue Jewelry Store. The jewelry store owned and operated by the late A. S. Orr will be continued. Ed Thornton will remain with the store in the same capacity
clipped it and as for several years.
Efforts are being made to secure a parole for Francis Marion Duncan from the State prison at Michigan City, where he is serving a life sentence for the murder of James Lafollette, in this city, November, 1907.
Duncan is said to be dying of consumption and the men who have signed the petition did so that he may not die in prison. It is said that every member of the jury that convicted him has signed the petition for a parole also the prosecuting attorney at the time and other court officials.
Duncan at the time of the murder was a teamster and had always lived in this county and city. James Lafollette lived with his wife on Hough street. The wife was the notorious Nan Lafollette and it developed in the trial that Duncan was in the habit of visiting the woman. It was on a Sunday evening that Duncan was the alley in the rear of the Lafollette home and the evidence disclosed was discovered by Lafollette. In a fight that ensued, if there was any, Lafollette was shot to death. The following day Duncan was arrestedd on suspicion.
The trial began on the 28th of January, 1908, after a long and tedious work in impaneling a jury, exhausting two special venires, and continued for over two weeks. The jury as finally accepted consisted of Frank Gillispie, James L. Vail, Charles E. Archer, Ward F. Martindale, Ira W. Kennedy, John H. Hiday, James F. Ashcraft, Walter S. Ham, Joseph M. Henry, Walter F. McKinzie, Thomas A. Seaman and Ernest L. Dobbins.
The accompanying illustration shows the jury the trial judge, Robert L. Mason the bailiffs, Minos Handy and George Hull, and the sheriff, John Carlton.
Immediately after the murder the grand jury formally indicted Duncan. Isom Wright was foreman of the grand jury. Charles L. Tindall, the prosecuting attorney, was assisted by Jackson & Sample, and the defendant's lawyers were Felt & Binford and Sanford & Glascock.
Duncan was sentenced to prison for life on February 15, 1908.
Van Blaricaii Also.
Another parole is being sought for a Hancock county prisoner in a petition in behalf of Charles Van Blarican who was convicted of second degree murder in the Hancock circuit court December, 28, 1904, and sentenced to prison for life. Van Blarican struck Robert Frazier on the head with a hammer and killed him at Maxwell on the night of November 8, 1904, during a drunken fight.
The trial was held without delaybefore Judge Felt and the following jurors: William G. Lantz, Lewis Merlau, Joshua H. Barrett, Marion Chappell, Nevil R. Sparks, Jasper N. Addison, Benlamin N. Rash, John H. Dobbins, Charles O. Fouty, Water E. Ross, John H. Woods and Jacob Sr Pavey. The prosecuting attorney was Arthur C. VanDuyn and the prisoner was defended by Earl Sample.
It is said that Van Blarican has has been a model prisoner and has not received a black mark in the more than five years he has been in prison. It is claimed for him that it was whiskey that caused the trouble that resulted in Frazier's death.
Lodges Join on Memorial Day. The Odd Fellows, Red Men and Knights of Pythias lodges ofFortville, held their fifth annual joint memorial services in honor of their departed brothers Sunday. Both the memorial and decoration services were held in the Christian church, beginning at 2 o'clock p.m.
The memorial address was delivered by Rev. L. J. Naftzger, of this city. He delivered the memorial address for the Greenfield Odd Fellows last Sunday.
All members of the three lodges as well as the subordinate lodges, Rebekah, Pocahontas and Pythian Sisters met at :, their respective halls at 1 o'clock p.m. and formed in line of march at 2 p.m.
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Greenfield Life Prisoner at Michigan
City Will Be Paroled if Peti
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Society Events.
A very pretty home wedding occurred Saturday evening at 5 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Gipe on Walnut street. The wedding was a double one. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. W. Naftzger, of the Bradley M. E. church. The parties who were married were Earl Hutton and Ruby Lockridge, William Taylor and Mary Lockridge, all of Shirley. As they had to come to Greenfield to get the marriage license, Mr. and Mrs. Gipe invited them to their home and arranged for a wedding. Mr. Hutton is a nephew of Mrs. Gipe. The out-of-town guests were Mrs. J. H. Porter, of Indianapolis Mr. and Mrs. William Hutton and son, Harland, of Philadelphia Mrs. Lockridge, son- and daughter, of Shirley Mrs. Chew, of Kennard Mrs. Delia-Custer, of this city Daniel Hutton Mrs. J. M. Hutton and Miss Esther Hutton, of Lapel. Refreshments were served at 6 o'clock. The young people remained in Greenfield until this morning when they left for Shirley, where they will reside.
About fifty young people gathered at the home of Lawrence Williams, of route eight, Wednesday evening and gave him a surprise, the occasion being his seventeenth birthday. The evening was pleasantly spent by dancing and those who did not dance enjoyed games. Refreshments were served. ...
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Crider entertained at dinner Thursday at their home on Howard street, Mrs. Mary Crider, Mrs. George Crider, Mrs. Lib Trees, Mrs. Jeff Trees, Mrs. Ruby Parish, Mrs. Jeff Crider, and Mrs. Roy Crider.
Mrs. Robinson Very Poorly. Mrs. C. A. Robinson, who is with her daughter at Connersville, is in a serious condition again from heart affection. Dr. Robinson is also at Connersville except the brief trips he makes to speak for Red Men.
Mrs. Mary T. Myers is visiting friends at Carthage for a few days. Dr. Paul Trees and wife, of Maxwell, entertained at dinner Sunday an automobile party from Indianapolis and Warrington.
Lame shoulder is almost invariably caused by rheumatism of the muscles and yields quickly to the free application of Chamberlain's Liniment. This liniment is not only prompt and effectual, but in no way disagreeable to use»^Sold by
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ELECT OFFICERS
Merritt Wood Selected by Sunday
School Association to Head
Work in This County.
In the absence of W. C. Goble, the president, the Hancock County Sunday School Association in thi« city Thursday was presided over by Dr. B. S. Binford, of this city, the vice president.
The program of the session as heretofore published was carried out. George N. Burnie, of Indianapolis, the State secretary, was present throughout the meeting.
At the afternoon session Merritt Wood was elected president, Dr. Binford, vice president, and Mrs. R. H. Archey, secretary.
Some of those who were in attendance were:—Mrs. M. J. Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Hargrove, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Cook, of Blue River township John C. Wood and Omer Fort, of Brown towfaship Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Clift and Mrs. J. H. Barrett, of Brandywine township Rev. anJI Mrs. Collier and Adam P. Hogle, of Sugar Creek township Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Hittle, Mrs. Ila B. Haney, Miss Edith Hunt and Mrs. M. J. Philpott, of Jrckson township.
Mrs. Eli Hagans was elected superintendent of the Elementary department John W. Wales, Temperance department Martha J. Elliott, Home Department.
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There will bea horse show inGreenfleld this year. Some men interested in horses said Friday that there would sure to be show, and that it would be on a larger scale than any one heretofore given. They said that several new features and side attractions would be introduced.
Wants a Divorce.
Goldie Liken has applied for divorce from Arlie Liken. John F. Wiggins is her attorney.
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LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE
Fourth of July Celebration. Greenfield should have a celebration. Some enterprising person has already given publicily to a good strong article on the subject—Every word of which was true. It has been suggested that a regular old 1776 celebration should be gotten np in which every business house in Greenfield take part. That would be interesting and would attract a great many people. Greenfield has had many fine celebrations which were thoroughly enjoyed. She can do it again. Will she? Will the citizens of Greenfield bring thousands of people from the surrounding country here on the 4th. or let them and her own people go elsewhere. Let's have a celebration at home. Let's get up a program in which there will be interest, amusement and a general good time for all. Let us give her one more whirl at an old-fashioued Jolification. Let everybody get busy and take and work until its success is assured.
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MANAGER FOR THE HONEY BEE NAMED
M. E. Graston, for the last five years district passenger and freight agent for the Indiana Union Traction Company, has been appointed general manager of the Indianapolis, New Castle & Toledo Traction Company, the new interurban system which expects to run through cars into Indianapolis before the end of this month. Mr. Graston has had an extensive experience as a railroad and traction man, having been in the employ of the Big Four Railroad for about fourteen years as an agent, being stationed at Rushville and Wabash, Ind.
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Marriage Licenses.
John Huey Waggoner, 23,^ and Grace Glass, 20.
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