Greenfield Evening Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 23 February 1895 — Page 1
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Fibre Clipiols.
Something new, and we are the Sole Agents.^
SLEEVES SHIRT LINING
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WILL E. HUSTON, Manager.
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The Indian Princess."
TWO NIGHTS,
Monday and' Tuesday,
February 25 and 26.
POPULAR PRICES, 15,25 35 CTS.
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Is usually wash day, but since the advent of the Troy Steam Laundry in this city this dreaded day lias now become a pleasure, for they do family washings at reasonable prices and their work is always pretty and white. Patronise Home Industry.
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Ben Strickland, Solicitor.
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SIX PEOPLE PERISH.
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Buildings Burned.
A BIG FIRE AT HOT SPRINGS.
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One Hundred Kesidenccs and Busi-
iiess Houses Destroyed Six Persons
Known to Have Burned to Ueat.li, While
Others Are Missing Tlie toss Will
Beach Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars.
HOT SPRINGS, Ark., Feb. 23.—As far its known six people were burned to death and four and a half blocks of the residences and business portion of the city, 011 Quacliita avenue, were burned yesterday. The fire originated in the Ledgerwood bakery. The residence of H. M. Hudgkins and the bakery destroyed, and in 10 minutes the fire had spread to half a dozen buildings, and fanned by a strong wind from the north, swept everything as tinder before it.
The llanies crossed the street and the Quachita hotel and Oak]awn were next burned. Out of nearly 100 houses burned in only half a dozen cases was the furniture saved.
As far as known there have been six persons burned to death, but rumors are rife of others missiug and the number of fatalities may be inerea.M'd to a score when the death roll is called.
Among the dead are: Mrs. .Mary Saminonson, 70 years old, who was living in the Ledger wood building.
D. W. Wing of Glen Falls, N. Y., who escaped the flames at first, but remembering that lie had $1,800 in the hotel, rushed back to get it. Before lie readied the door his clothing was on lire, and he burned to death in the sight of thousands of people.
A man named Hill, one of whose arms was paralyzed, is reported among the dead.
A negro, name unknown. Mrs. Maggie Kiscoek, housekeeper at the Oaklawn, ran out from the rear door in a sheet of flame and shrieking sank down before help could reach her.
How many lives were lost remains to be seen. The total loss of the conflagration will reach hundreds of thousands of dollars.
HONG-KONG ADVICES.
Twenty-Fire of tlie "Iilaek Flag" liioters
Beheaded.
LONDON, Feb. 23.—A dispatch to The Times from Hong-Kong says that additional restrictions have been imposed upon the navigation of the Canton river. The dispatch also states that a plot, far reaching in its purpose, to overthrow the dynasty, has been discovered in Kwangtung-Kwangsi and other provinces of southern China.
According to the dispatch her majesty's ship Mercuiy has returned from Formosa. During the recent ''Black Flag" riots tlie British consul at Taku was assaulted by the natives. The Chinese authorities, however, succeeded in quelling the riots before the steamer Mercury arrived. Twenty-five of the ringleaders were beheaded and all is now quiet The gunboat Rattler has gone to Formosa to take the place of the Mercury.
Not- Guilty.
PARA GOULD, Ark., Fob. 23.—The ease of A1 (.'ounce, charged with whitecapping, which was brought here on a change of venue from Craig county, and lias taken up almost two weeks in tlie circuit court, was brought to a close yesterday. The jury, after being out 24 hours, returned a verdict of not guilty. The original indictment included six others, part of whom are incarcerat'-d in the county jail at Jonesboro, and part of whom arc out on bond awaiting trial.
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cases have cost Craig county several thousand dollars.
Quarreled Over Business Matters. HOUSTON, Feb. 23.—Yesterday after
noon on the principal business street W. J. J''-rry, a well known gambler and a wealthy citizen of Houston, was shot and killed by Joseph H. Stahl, a building contractor. Botli men were drinking and both using abusive language. Perry was advancing on Stahl with an open knife when shot. The trouble .arose over business matters. Stahl was arrested and placed in jail. Perry was very disagreeable when drinking, and has been in several shooting scrapes.
Will Start Up.
SPRINGFIELD, O., Feb. 23.—It was authoritatively stated here j-esterday morning by ex-Postmaster Cart well, the mall in charge of the deal,that the big harvester firm of Amos Whitely & Company would very likely be started up within a few weeks. All outstanding bonds have been bought in by a local syndicate and a reorganization will be made in which Cincinnati capital, it is said, will take part. Mr. Fay of Fay & Egan is one of those interested.
Little Child Burned to leatli.
RTIIXELANDKR, Wis., Feb. 23.—The residence of L. D. Hayford was destroyed by fire yesterday morning and a child aged 0 years was burned to death. Two older children tried to take the unconscious child to a window, but were unable to do so. They jumped to the ground and roused their mother on the first floor, but the roof fell before they could save tlie little one.
Pioneer In tho Oil ISusiiiess*
BRADFORD, Pa., Feb. 23.—John B. Zan, a prominent producer of oil, died yesterday, aged 09. Mr. Zan was a delegate from California to the convention which nominated Abraham Lincoln, and was afterward appointed appraiser of the port of San Francisco. He has been a resident of the oil country for 25 years, and was one of the pioneers of the oil business.
Child Fatally Burned.
MASSILLON, O., Feb. 83.—The young daughter of P. F. Shrifer is at the point of death. The child was left alone, until its mother was recalled by screams, and when she returned she found its clothing in flames and nearly burned off. The flesh is literally cooked on one half of, the littje one's body..
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Hair Cut 15c, Shave 10c, Seafoam 5c. Cor. Main and Penn. Sts., Up Stairs.
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"Pocahoutas." Pocahontas, Monday night.
Fred Carmony, of Indianapolis was here to-day pu: chasing some horses. Miss Lulu Dove went to Irvington today to remriu over Sunday witn her parents, D. M. L»«.ve and wife. .%•
The lodge of Red Men 'i'1 Pocahoutas are arranging to attend "Pocahontas the Indian Princess," in a body.
There are y-'f a few copies of the ladies paper of tlie 22nd. for sale at the book store of Miss Yania Ga sr. Main St.
Miss Lillian Atkin of Indianapolis, is visiting with M'ss Tnna Barrett at tlie latteis grandfather SquiJt Enos Geary's.
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bragg went to Knightstown to-day to remain over Sunday with her parents, Clias. Wliitesell and wife.
Howard Branham, foreman of the REPUBLICAN office and wife will visit their brother-in-law, Jas. F. Reed at Fountaintown over Sunday.
The Home Comedy Co. will give the music loving people an extra treat in the singing of Miss Anna McLaughlin, the well known soprano.
John McNew and wife, Mrs. H. S. Hume, Misses Ella Marsh, Florence Thayer, Helen Downing and Frank Selman went to Indianapolis to-day.
Mrs,. J. C. Ridpath, of Greencastle is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. P. Thayer, Jr. Dr. Ridpath is also expected this evening and will remain over Sunday.
Those who have attended some of the rehears ls of "Pocahontas the Indian Priucess," pronounce it the best thing the Home Co. have ever given. The novelty of it is what takes.
A. M. Maw and fain ly went to Indianapolis to day to assist in celebrating the 02nd. birthday of iVJrs. News father, Andrew Hagan. They will no doubt have a very pleasant time.
Papers were filed to-day with Squire N. R. Spencer, asking for sanity inquest Monday to determine the mental condition of Mrs. Mary Onstutt, a daughter of Wm. Bradley, of Maxwell.
Any one desiring livery rigs of any kind can leave their orders at the hardware store of Thomas & Jeffries and the rigs will be sent around xuomptly from the Fashion Livery Stable of Jell'ries & Son. Good rigs and satisfactory prices guaranteed. 78tf
The ladies of the M. E. church of yesterday are very grateful to the Home Comedy Co., for the postponement of their entertainment, so as not to conllict with the Colonial Tea and hope they will have a full house Monday and Tuesday nights of next week.
The second section of the (). E. S. will give their entertainment Tuesday evening, March 5th. All members of the section are requested to meet at the hall Saturday and Monday evenings, 2nd and 4th for practice. Let every member be present. By order of committee.
TILLIE WRAY.
Mrs. J. R. Abbott died at h^r home on West Main street, from cancer of the breast, from which she had suffered for several years. She was a kind neighbor, a fond and loving mother and wife and a very excellent woman. Her funeral will occur at the residence Monday, at ten o'clock
John Gant, son of Mrs. T. A. Gant, died at the home of his mother this morning at 6 o'clock from typhoid fever. He would have been 21 years old July 4th next. Mrs. Gant and family deserves the sympathy of the community. The funeral will occur to-morrow at 1 p. m. at the family residence and he will bo buried at the Sugarcreek graveyard.
"Care to our coffin, adds a nail, no doubt Rut every grin, so merry, draws one out,"
True, the average person takes too much of the seriousness in this life. "Care to our coffin adds a nail" is fully realized by all, but the fact that "a merry grin draws one out" is not taken advantage of as often as it should be by the human family. Why not pull a nail out? Take a day off, get a grin on you. You can do it by attending
4'Pocahontas"
by the Home Comedy Company, at Masonic Hall, Monday and Tuesday evenings. Nothing to offend the most fastidious preacheis, deacons, old maids and young girls can all attend and be benefitted. Go and see your American ancestors in all their primeval glory.
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Last evening just before 6 o'clock Greenberry Tague was struck and killed by a freight train at the State street crossing. As was his custom he spent the afternoon in Greenfield and just before starting home called at the REPUBLICAN office for the Indianapolis News and EVENING REPUBLICAN. He was unusually jovial and pleasant and left for home in his usual happy mood. Five minutes later we were shocked to hear he was dead. He was walking home and looking at the ground, so was not aware that he was near the railroad until he struck the track, as he is deaf and can hardly hear a train. He glanced up, saw a train coming swiftly toward him, threw up his hands and jumped b:ick but the large beam at the top of the cow catcher known as the "deadwood" struck him, broke his right arm, a number of ribs and knocked him 50 feet or clear across the street, killing him instantly. Mr. Ed Weisner saw the accident, being quite near in Pherigo's boarding-house and it was also seen by several others. The accident came with sad airl appalling force both to Mr. Tague's family, consisting of his sou-in law, Henry C. Rumriil, daughter Mrs. Rumrill and grand daughter, Maggie Snyder, and the en'in- community with whom Mr. Tague was a great favorite. He was born in Switzerland Ind. G7 years ago next May and came with his parents to this county I»M two years old and has lived here ever since.
Whea a young man he married Miss Margaret Huntington, who died at the birth of her daughter, now Mrs. Rumriil. He has remained a widower ever since, and for many years has made his home with his daughter and only child, at his elegant farm home just south of this city. He was engaged in the merchandise business for many years in Greenfield, and for a time at both Cumberland and Fortville, and amassed a competency. For many years he has not striven to make money, but being well-to-do, has proceeded to enjoy life, and few had a better time. One account of his genial, jovial disposition he was a general favorite and popular with everybody.
Just -T hour or two before his death when some ©ne remarked that it was Washington's birthday, he said, "yes Washington was a gieat man but 1 would rather be Green Tague." When asked why, he sa d, "why Washington's dead and I can enjoy life." Alas he iitt:o knew what was in store for him. We say good-bye old friend, for we regarded Green Tague, as one uf our staunchest, truest and best friends.
He was kind hearted gonial, tender and true, a ma od nr square to the world and cou.u be relied upon. He no .r n. ne lias g.Mi? to his reward.
The funeral will occur to-morrow at 2 o'clock at the family residence, just south of the city, and will be in charge of the Masons, of which he was a prominent member. There will be pcayer by Rev. 13. F. Daily, of the Christian church, and a service of song.
Tlie Colonial Tea a Sureos.s.
The Colonial Tea was a grand success. There were live George Washingtons present, Mr. W. B. Cuyler, Dr. Bell, Lee Barrett, Robert Thompson and Ray Geary, and many were the compliments they received on their handsome appearance. Many other gentlemen and ladies were costumed after the style of "ye olden time." So gay was the scene and beautiful the costumes, that many were heard to express a longing for the reappearance of the colonial costume. Ruby Martin and Mrs. W. B. Cuyler were charming as Mrs. Washington's. The program was all that could be desired the little folks "did themselves proud," and are gaining an enviable reputation in their line. The proceeds were very satisfactory and the ladies are well pleased with their success. There were about 300 persons present.
At the Friends Church, Feb. 21th a P.
Program for the Union township Sunday school institute. Devotional Exercises Benefit a derived from the Sabbath School
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GREENFIELD, INDIANA, SATURDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 23, 1895. PRICE. TWO CENTS
KILLKD BY THE CAKS.,
George Greenherry Tague Suddenly Called
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Mrs. Kate Price
Disoussion led by -J. Derwood Meek No Sects in Heaven Anna Garrison Lhe Aim of Sunday School Teaching
Jessie Hamilton
Discussion opened by Mrs, Clara Uoriuan
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How to
Increase the attendance in our Sunday school Mr». Alice Archey Discussion led by Mr. O. L. Carr
Cash Prices.
Great ham and lard sale for Saturday and Monday only. We will sell pure home made lard from one pound to 2000 pounds at 7 cents per pound. 2000 pounds of sugar cured hams at 10 cents a pound at Wm. Tolleri & Co.'s market.
Lard at 8 Cents
For one pound or a thousand and every day this week till further notice, straight goods, no adulteration. Try a pound as a sample. A good time to buy, it will be higher later on. E. P. THAYER & Co. 74t5
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Legislators Face the Temperance Question Next Tuesday.
THE NICHOLSON BILL COMES UJ
It Is Admitted That It Will Pass the
House—The House Kuacts Into
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diana State News.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 23.—The Nicholson bill was reported to the house yesterday by the committee of the whole, and the report was adopted. Representative Nicholson asked to have the measure put upon its passage, but many representatives objected. After a consultation with Representative Nicholson it was agreed that the bill shall come u[: for passage next Tuesday morning. If was admitted tliat the bill will be passed.
The house passed a bill for the sep erate circuit court at Evansville also, making Pike and Dubois one circuit and Gibson and Posey one circuit.
The house also passed the following other bills: Permitting counties to pay for toll roads purchased entirely from tho general fund, and abolishing the necessity of a special election to ordei the purchase the libel law amendments asked for by newspaper publishers, and the bill renewing tlie charter of the Western Mutual Life Insurance com pauy under an act of 1839.
While the vote was in progress on the last bill Chairman Robinson of the judiciary committee rushed in. He secured a reconsideration, although the bill had passed. Ho said the bill was the most dangerous before the assembly. It enables J. N. Huston, ex-United States treasurer, and other capitalists to operate a company under laws impossible today.
The house agreed to limit speeches to five minutes hereafter, as there are only two weeks more of the legislature.
The senate refused to abido by the house's action in abolishing the gas inspector.
The senate passed a bill creating a superior court at Anderson. Tile senate received a report favorable to abolishing the monument commission.
Found Dead iu a Field.
LAUREL, Ind., Feb. 23.—Adam Fey, a German fanner, living three miles from this place, was found dead in a field.
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Suing a liailroad.
BRAZIL, Ind., Feb. 2-5.—Airs. Eugou\ Carpenter, widow of "William. Carpcn ter, who was killed some lime ago bv stepping olf a Vaudalia train, anil falling through a bridge at C)o\ erland, tliir. county, has iiied suit in tlie superio' court for $10,000 damages against tin., Vaudalia Railway company.
Damages For a Drunken Husband', .xaff
NKW CASTLE, Ind., Feb. 23.—Mrs Adaline E. Brosius of Knightstown habrought suit against Welcome R. I'-ol land, a saloonkeeper, and the sureties oi: his bond, demanding .$2,000 damages be cause Holland persisted in selling intox icants to her husband after ha had been warned to the contrary. •,
Fnded It. All.
EVANS VILLI-:, Ind., Feb. 23.—Won" was received here yesterday morning that Mrs. Louis E. Stinekol, living about 10 miles in the country, had committed suicide by taking poison. She had some domestic troubles and took her life, it b. said, to end them. She leaves a 4-year-old child.
Crushed by Falling Timber.
HELTON, Ind., Feb. 23.—While William Matthews and William Lemon were felling timber near Haney's (Joiner a tree bounced back, and Matthews, being slow in getting away, it rolled on him, breaking both legs below the knee Mr. Matthews is in a critical condition
A miner Suing For Damages.
CARBON, Ind., Fob. 23.—Stanley Barten of this place has brought suit against the Eureka Block Coal com pany, claiming #10,000 damages for in juries sustained while being lowered in one of the company's shafts some weeka ago.
Accidentally Shot.
MARTINSVILLE. Ind., Feb. 23.—Mrs. A. J. Flake of Green township was aecidentally and dangerously shot in the head and shoulders by her son, who, while examining a shotgun, let it droji upon the floor, it being discharged by the fall.
Wants Two Thousand Dollars.
FRANKLIN, Ind., Feb. 23.—Bartholomew Drake, a farmer, brought suit for $2,000 damages against Alviu Riggs, a schoolteacher, claiming that his* son had been permanently injured at the hands of Riggs, who punished liiui.