Greenfield Evening Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 7 February 1895 — Page 2
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James Kirlin, Oren Moore and Olive Barnard have the measles. Mauie Moore and wife entertained their friends at a taffy pulling last Wednesday night.
Ruth Conner has been quite sick, but is better. f^Tie A]ford visited her sister, Mrs. Ide Roberts, near Maxwell last week.
Sorrow has visited the home of Prof Slocuin and wife. Death took their beautiful boy, they are made to feel FO sad, but little Willie was too pure for this earth, MJ liod called him home to watch and wait for p:ipa and mamma. May they so live to meet their darling one. The sympathy of all their friends are witn them.
Sirs. Ola Conner and Etta Cooper attended the funeral of the sister, Mrs. Jas. Johnson at Cumberland, Sunday. Mrs Moorp was unable to go ou account of Orwen having the measles so very bad.
Mrs. Carrie Barrett gave a grand reception last Friday night in honor of Keneth Brewer, of South port, Ind., who has been their guest for a few days. About thirty guests were present at the social, which was an elegant affair. Refreshments were served at ten o'clock, and midnight was at hand before they could think of leaving.
Alfred White, of Spiceland is visiting at M. C. Gordon's. He is a former schoolinatc of Mr. Gordon and is an elocutionist c:f great note.
Sam Trueblood and wife are visiting their sister, Mrs. J. W. Jackson at Anderson.
Earnest Alford has the measles.
The Institute la-t Saturday was very nteresting and well attended. J. M. Bussell and wife, of Center township were the guests of their sister, Mrs. Albert Chappel Sunday.
Mrs. O. P. Barrett, Grace and Daisy Jarrett visited relatives at Pendleton Saturday.
A. II. Barrett had the honor of attending the surprise given for Mrs. Ellison Barrett at Maxwell last Saturday night.
Mrs. Hiram Jarrett visited her brothers. Charles and Will Scott at Anderson last week.
Lizzie Kilty, of Charlottesville is the guest of her aunt. Mrs. Anna DeC'amp. Rose Randall visited Mrs. Wm. Cotty near Ingalls over Sunday and attended the dedication of the Methodist church there.
Tom Huey, AVillard Ferrell and Ida Huey and (Jludie Roberts visited friends at Indianapolis over Sunday.
Mauie Jarrett and family, of Fortville w'ere guests of his aunt, Mrs. Minnie Jarrett, Sunday.
Dora West is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Button near Greenfield. The Democrat correspondent says B. E. Pardue is kept busy attending to school matters this winter. We are all glad Mr. Pardue is so interested in the primary work because there is where the great developement of the mind begins and should have the greatest care taken in presenting the exact thought before them. May B. E. prove an excellent instructor.
McUOKDSVlLLE.
Smith Fish and wife of Tipton and Mrs. Perkins of Indianapolis are visiting their parents, Rev. Fish and wife. Mrs. O'Brian of Indianapolis, a sister-in-law 8 also a guest of Mr. Fish.
Claud McCord of Fortville is visiting relatives here. Mrs. Stoops of Lawrence is the guest of her cousin, C. F. Fred.
George Applegate's residence was desroyed by fire Monday afternoon while he was in Indianapolis. The contents were saved. A defective flue was the cause. Insured in Hancock Mutual.
The high school in company with J.W. Jay, will visit the Legislature in a few days. A good time is anticipated.
George List & Son will handle all kinds Of farm machinery this season. They have a McCormick binder on exhibition in H. N. Thompson's store room. It is a model of beauty.
Over 100 persons gathered at the M. E. church on Monday, where a table extendng across the rear end of the church was aden with a magnificent repast, such as 1B not seen very often. The happy occasion was the celebration of the 53rd birthday anniversary of Mrs. F. A. Fish. It was a surprise on her. Frank Day and wife were present. It proved to be their 35th wedding anniversary. Taking it all all, it was one of the most successful events we have ever seen.
Grandma Edwards of Noblesville, aged 89, died at her home on Friday of last week. She was converted to Christianity when five years old. For 84 years she was alight in the world. She was Chas. K"wards' «randmother.
Rev. Patrick, one of the ablest expounders of the IJniversalist faith, deivercd an able address at the church here one evening week before last.
Dan Negley will move onto Chailes Edwards' farm in a few weeks. Vernon township will have eight months school this time. This will give us a chance to competo with city schools.
Meetings still continue at the M. E. church with increasing interest. The church is being substantially built tip by the accessions of active, bright young ladies and gentlemen.
Arthur Wolfgang had a severe runaway on Sunday evening, tearing his buggy to pieces. No one hurt, fortunately.
Iva Peters was thrown from a buggy ou Sunday evening, seriously spraining her arm.
Rev. Mahan, one of the ablest ministers of the North Indiana conference, preached an able sermon at the M. E. church last Thursday night.
1J. F. Apple and wife of Isoble.-Aille, are visiting friends heie. The question, "Shall women hnvs the right to vote:-"' will be settled at the i-chool hall ou Saturday night. No udI mission.
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Harvey lliatt, ot Noblesville. was lhe gu"st or" Miss Mattie Daily Sunday.
Undertaker W. S. Lane was called to I Wiilow to attend the funeral of Father Martin Tuesday.
Rev. J. W. Bowen is assisting in a revival .service at Wilkinson this week. Mrs. J. C. Pratt, Mrs. A1 Mill and Master Rob Hill have the mumps.
Dr. Fisher, of Indianapolis, made some professional visits here this week.
A revival service will begin at Cleveland next Sunday evening. The paster will be assisted by Miss Laura Cragun. of Greentown.
Officers for the second quarter will be installed at the Good Templar's Lodge Friday evening.
If a woman buys five cents worth of whisky "strait" there's a great ado about it and talk of prosecuting for "false pretense," etc. Oh, well! What about the hundreds of men throughout our county that buy it by the ten cents worth for "medical purposes" and yet drink it "strait:-" Bluffs don't count now-a-days. So look out,
Eli Brown, of Spiceland, Mary Bundy, of Carthage and S. B. Shultz and family, of rear yojr city, were guests of J. B. Shultz and lady last Friday.
Frank Johnson has purchased Chas. Leamous' interest in the dry goods store and will continue business.
Jan. 30th, was 54th anniversary of Nan Stinger's birthday and at 7 p. m. about 25 of her neighbors attacked her home, bringing a huge clothes basket full of candy, popcorn balls and apples and spent the evening in miitli and frolic. She was also remembered with choice souvenirs aud altogether she was completely surprised.
Micajah Morris, pastor of the Friends' church is conducting a series of meetings at Western Grove.
Maud Hill and Ira McCarty, of Carthage were guests of parents Sunday. Olga Collin, of Knightstown was guest of relatives here last week.
Sam Collins and wife of Willow were guests of children, Allen Hill aud lady Sunday. Mrs. Hill being quite ill.
The lodge of I. O. G. T. elected officers Friday night as follows: Chief Templar, Margaret B. Shultz Past Chief, J. W. Bovveu Vice Templar, Ella Phelps Supt. Juvenile Department, Louisa Theobald Lodge Deputy, Wm. Leamons Treasurer Marion White Financial Secretary, Jos. Shultz Marshal, Marion Philpot Deputy Marshal, Florence Staley Sec'y James Hammon Ass't Sec'y, Pet Roland Guard Carl Rock Sentinel, Bert Carrol.
At a mass temperance meeting held Sunday afternoon, vote was unanimous to instruct the legislature to pass the Nicholson Bill with local option clause entire. Quite a number of selections were read, speeches made and literature distributed. A sentiment prevailed that the saloon must go. It will too when the people wake up to a sense, of their best interest.
SHIRLEY.
Frank Taylor has erected a large hay stack in town. Allen Cronk had his fine driving mare kicKed last week, but she is recovering slowly.
Thomas Cronk has sold his property in Shirley to Milton Conkling. Tom will remove his family to Woodville.
J. S. Will, our shoemaker, has removed his shop to Kennard, where he will work for C. C. Hinshaw.
B. L. Byrket has employed his father-in-law, Joseph Steffy, to clerk in his store Ed Woods, the blacksmith, keeps his anvil ringing from daylight until dark.
Allen Cronk and Ode Vanduyn attended two large dances last week near Greenfield and reported a good time.
WILKINSON.
Johu Coon moved into a part of Jane Simmous' house on Mouday. Cicero Harden and wife of Indianapolis have been visiting lelatives in this vicinity for several days.
P. K. May was called to Madison county the first of the week ou account of the ser'ous sickness of his mother.
Miss Pearl Overman of Fair mount was the guest of E. 13. Byrket's family last week.
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Miss Black of Newcastle, was the guest of J. L. Carpenters family for several days, returned to her home ou Monday morning.
Rev. Dr. Jenckes of Indianapolis preached a very interesting sermon on "Leprosy" in the M. PL church on Sunday evening to a lai\r,e and at tenth audience. His remarks were pointed and instructive.
E. B. Byrket was at Knightstuwn Mou day on business. The meetings are still continued, every afternoon at 2 p. m. and at 7 p. m. Revs. Harter and Bowtn preaching.
The lap supper given last Thursday evening by the Daughters of Rebekah was a success.
The measles aud whooping cough is in town and vicinity.
Messrs. Watson and Caldwell of Richmond, representing Wulschner's musical instruments, were in town several days trying to sell some pianos. They are gentlemenly salesmen. gs- mm
Charles C. Forbes of Indianapolis was in town the first of the week. Louis Ruffing & Co. shipped a car of handles to Philadelphia, Pa., last Saturday.
J. H. Pennington and G. IV. Sowerwine, made a business trip to. Knightstown last Friday.
Henry Loudenback has secured a position in a music house at Richmond, Ind., to begin the first of March.
B. and M. M. Marshal were at Indianapolis ou Monday. The traveling auditor of the American Express Co., was in town on Tuesday.
J. H. Pennington and J. H. Knight have each put up a big lot of ice to do them this season.
Miss Jeunie Louhsbury, Mr. Henry Clark, Miss Mollie Elmore aud Mr. Will Lounsbury of Warrington, all attended the basket social Thursday night, Jan 531. Call again boys.
Real Transfers.
For the week ending Feb. 7, 1895, furnished by J. H. Binford, attornev, notary, and loau agent. Per Miss Addie Johnson stenographer and typewriter. Lemuel Harold to Jos. T. Binford land, 1 acre $ 115) 00 Wm. C. Stewart to Chailotta A.
Ellis, lot in Greenfield 1400 00 Rachel Stanbury to Chas. S. Bills, land 2000 00 Margaret E. Richey to I. P. Poulson, lot in Greenfield 500 00 Jas. F. Reed to Ellis E. Noe, 2 lots in Carroll ton 285 00 S. R. Waters to Edward W.
Felt, 2 lots in Greenfield 3200 00 Jno. L. Mothershead to Alice Allen, lot, Fortville 100 00 Trustee Blueriver tp. to Samuel
W. Wiley, land 10 00 Louisa Whelchel to J. S. Fields, land, Fortville 180 00 Win. Mitchell to Isabella Conklin, lot in Greenfield 300 00 Jno. L. Mothershead to Andrew .«•
J. Whetsel, land in Fortvlle.. 100 00 Jno. L. Mothershead to Emerson P. Cohen, 2 lots in Fortville.. 200 00 John Brooks to Nancy A. James land 650 00 Lafayette N. C. Pope to Samuel
N. Ruffner, land in Greenfield 1600 00
No. transfers 14. Consideration $10644 00
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STARTLING DISCLOSURES
Made Since John E. Ilolman Disappeared From Kokomo. KOKOMO, Ind., Feb. 7.—The disappearance of John E. Holman was followed by startling disclosures. It is now reported that a scries of forgeries and embezzlements precipitated the flight. It develops that the $900 clieck obtained at Richmond was secured on an alleged forged abstract, and that Holman in the past week obtained §8,000 through fraud. The State Building and Loan association is out $1,000, Holman being the local agent. Dresser & Mitchell of Lafayette are out .$1,500. Other victims are: County Treasurer Styer, County Surveyor Hunt, .T. N. Loop. Dr. J. W. Wrigiit and Holnian's relatives.
Holman is also said to be short as commissioner of drainage and his oiiicial bond of $6,000 is missing. ITe lias been dealing on the Chicago board of trade, and this is the supposed cause of his downfall. Iiisliabilities, legitimate and otherwise, are l.iced at *H).0."r). His property was mortgaged to its iull value, aud his bank account was, it is said, overdrawn when ho letr.
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Nr.w YORK. Feb. 7.—The hearing in the supremo court of tlio suit for 000 damagos bror.ght by Xicli^la-: Ennis, a tin roofer, who was badly ^h'x-ked and burned with l,o:K) volts of el'-etricirv on 3 0 a a a W ceiver for tho Thoitiiou-Hoiisron rb company, was concluded. The jury rendering a verdict for the plaintiif for $7,500. Judge Patterson, however, announced that the verdi-t \v is excessive, and that unless the plaintiff accept '1 £5,000 he would sot the verdict aside. Kiinis accepted the reduce:! verdict, a* he said he had not tho me.ius to toko tiro case to the general term.
To Teach Girls Government. PROYIDTCNCK, Feb. 7.—Tho will of Cornelia Maria Jackson bequeaths «?(.- 000 to Tufts college, Medford, Mass., for a building- to be called the "Cornelia, M. Jackson College for Women," and to provide for the instruction of women in the duties and privileges of American citizenship and in the theory of the United States government, in addition to the regular course.
Pension For an American Widow.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 7.—The sultan has granted a pension for life to the widow of Mr. Stupe, director of the Metropolitian railroad of this city, the American citizen who was killed by a drunken soldier who ran amuck through the streets here on Jan. 80, last. The soldier also killed a Turkish official and a railroad employe and v. ounded a number of other people.
Opposed Hut Monti Ttsne.
RALEIGH, Feb. 7.—The supreme council of the National Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union met in annual convention here. A resolution was passed opposing the Cleveland bond issue, and one that insisted that the administration be urged to employ the option allowed by law and pay ^-.t silver, as well as gold, when com is aennuided for the treasury notes.
Cli:e !go :i!S Differ.
CHICAGO, Fob. 7.—John Hill, Jr., handed in his resignation as a director of the board of trade to Secretary Stone before trading began Tuesday, bis reason being that since the board had refused to discipline the traders in "puts" and "calls" he could not consistently remain a director. Other resignations are said to bo in contemplation.
Told in Honeyed Words.
MADISON, Wis., Feb. 7.—The annual convention of the Wisconsin State Beekeepers' association met at the capitol Wednesday, and will continue in session for two days. Delegates are present from all parts of the state, and a number of interesting papers will be read upon topics relating to the keeping of bees and the manufacture of honey.
One-Third of tho State.
OMAHA, Feb. 7.—The full extent of the terrible destitution in Nebraska is just becoming realized by the people of the state. It was supposed at first that the drouth district was confined to the southwestern corner, but now it appears that it extends over one-third of the state.
His Evidence Taken.
PARKERSBURO, W. Va., Feb. 7.—A man named Douglass arrived here to appear as a witness before the grand jury, having walked all of the way from his home in Calhoun county to Kanawha Station. The grand jury had adjourned when he got there, but his evidence was taken by a commissioner for use.
Battle iu India.
CALCUTTA, Feb. 7.—A dispatch from Lahore says there has been severe fighting in the state of Kashkar (also called Chitral) between Umra, tho Khn.ii of Jandol, and the Chitralis, resulting in heavy losses on botli sides. The Chitralis were defeated. Umra had 4,000 men, of whom 1,000 were armed with rifles.
What, Work For a Corporation DENVER, IPeb. 7.—A special to The News from Washington says that after March 4 Congressman Lafe Pence will take up his residence at Kinderhook, N. Y., and engage in railroad business with Haines Brothers, who are the principal owners of 20 or more roads, mainly trolley systems.
Rebels Advancing on Lima. W* LIMA, Peru, Feb. 7.—Rebels are advancing on this city. Their scouts are approaching the outskirts. The food supply has been cut off and the people are suffering. It is reported that Arequipa was captured by thoTebels through the treachery of the garrison.
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BROOKLYN, Feb. 7.—Trolley car No. 823 of the Crosstown line ran into a funeral procession at Wythe avenue and Broadway, Williamsburg. After the car had gone through the procession tho hearse was found upset, and the coffin lying in the gutter.
German Politics.
LONDON, Feb. 7.—A dispatch to The Standard from Berlin says that tho motion of Count Von Kanitz, the Agrarian leader, for the nationalizing of the grain trade, liiiH been signed by Jill the Conservative members of the reiclistag, including Count Herbert Bismarck.
Suicide by Freezing.
CLEVELAND, Feb. 7.—W. H. Goodno of 255 Central avenue, this city, deliberately froze himself to death in Lakeviow park.
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