Greenfield Evening Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 16 January 1896 — Page 1

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HAVE'YOU EXAMINED THEM? Many Improvements Heretofore- Overlooked, by Other Manufacturers.

Having made a study of the horses foot 25 years, past, 10 years of which I was a practical horse shoer, I am iulvj i. ply convinced that nine out of ten cases of lameness can be traced to the foot. The following are some of the diseases and habits I cure, prevent or remedy: ft* Corns, Seedy Toe, Toe and Quarter Cracks, Bruises,

Ossified Cartilages, Thrush, Cankers, Hard and Brittle afi Feet, Quitter, Over reaching, Forging,' Pigeon Toes, fi Nigger Heels, Interfering, Arm Cutters, Knee Bangers and many other things for which I charge nothing extra.

My shop is in the rear of Jeffries & Son's livery barn. I have in my employ a general blacksmith and can also do all kinds of repair work in wood or iron on short notice^

I solicit a shale of y6ur patronage. Stalls in connection for horses while waiting their turns. Horses in the city sent for and returned. GOOD WORK OR NO PAY.

No prices will be made until we get through invoicing

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Address THE SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER CO., 76 E. Market St., Indhnapolis,|li.d.

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GREENFIELD INDIANA THURSDAY EVENING JANUARY 16 1896

TICKET AGENT SHOT.

Badly Wounded by a Masked Robber.

SHOT HIS VICTIM.

Daring Attempt to Eob the Ticket Office of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago liailroad at Plymouth A Tramp

Saves a Young Lady From Drowning. Other Indiana Items. PLYMOUTH, Ind., Jan. 16.—A daring attempt was made during the night to rob the ticket office of the Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad by a masked robber. About 12:30 a. m., Agent Miller had an ugly pistol thrust into his face through the ticket window and was commanded to throw up his hands.

He complied, but, thinking to make sure of his work, the robber fired a shot, taking effect in Miller's left breast. In falling the agent secured his own pistol, and fired at the robber, who fled. An alarm was given, but no trace could be found. The agent's wound is a serious one and may prove fatal.

Struck Oil.

PORTLAND, Ind., Jan. 16.—Major C. T. Doxey of Anderson has faith in Jay county as a productive oil field, for at present he has an agent leasing land in the vicinity of the village of Collett, south of this city. Bergman & Jones have struck a gushing oil well on the Daniel Miller farm, in Jackson township. "When sand was struck the oil spurted to the top of the derrick, which is 05 foet high. The well is thought to be good for from 300 to 400 barrels daily. 'H«roic lioseue by a Tramp.

DECATUR, Ind., Jan. 10.—While a number of young ladies were skating on the ice covering St. Mary's river, Miss Elva Rex broke through and would have been drowned but for the timely help of a tramp, who boldly plunged into the water, and after a lively struggle succeeded in rescuing the young lady. The tramp is now the recipient of distinguished attention.

An Arm Ground Off.

LIGOXIER, Ind., Jan. 16.—Intelligence has been received of an accident at the home of T. P. Kessler near Kendallville. A young son of Mr. Kessler was playing around a grain hopper. He reached in the hopper, when his mitten caught and his arm was drawn into the machine and ground into a shapeless mass of flesh and bones.

A Itenedict Takes His Life. SOUTH BEND, Ind., Jan. 16.—Alonzo Werst, a prominent citizen and one of the leading contractors and builders of northern Indiana, shot himself yesterday. The ball entered his forehead and death resulted almost immediately. He was married but a short time ago. It is thought insanity prompted the deed.

Suing For Libel.

WATERLOO, Ind., Jan. 16. Will Davis has sued Amos J. Walsworth, administrator of the late Charles Bassett, the jeweler. Libel is charged, and $2,000 damages asked. At the auction sale of Bassetr\s stock of jewelry Walsworth is said to have accused Davis of taking a paii- of cufl'buttons from a tray.

Democrats Organizing.

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 16.—The Democratic state central committee met in this city yesterday and reorganized. Sterling R. Holt of Indianapolis was unanimously elected chairman to succeed Thomas Taggart. John P. Frenzel was elected treasurer. The chairman will appoint a secretary later.

A Bank President Very 111. GREENSBURG. Ind., Jan. 16.—John E. Bobbins, one of Decatur county's oldest and wealthiest citizens, is lying at his home west of this city at the point of death, due to paralysis. He has been president of the Third National bank of this city since its organization, 13 years ago.

Living Despite His Weight.

LIGONIER, Ind., Jan. 16.—A wee bit of humanity has been born to the wife of Charles Kirkendorfer, living near Goshen. Master Kirkendorfer weighed but 24 ounces at birth, but despite the untoward circumstances, bids fair to ^ve* ,' Planed to the Ground.

VALPARAISO, Ind., Jan. 16.—Last evening, Samuel Heitsman, a farmer, while felling a tree, was caught and fatally injured. He was pinned to the ground for several hours .before the tree could be, cut away.

Oldest House in Oaklsndon Burned. OAKLANDON, Ind., Jan. 16.—Fire yesterday .destroyed the first House ever built in this place. It

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Prominent Merchant Ieau. AURORA, Jan. 16.—Fred Opperman, a prominent merchant of Cochran, died yesterday. He was 65 years old, and a soldier of the late war.

Death of a United States Consul. RACINE, Wis., Jan. 16.—A cablegram from Pragu3 announces the death of Charles Jonas, United States: consul at Crefield, Germany. Mr. Jonas was formerly consul at St. Petersburg, but exchanged positions with John Karel. He was at one time lieutenant governor of Wisconsin.

Notorious Outlaw Captured. GUTHRIE, O. T., Jan. 10.—United States Marshal Nix has received a telegram from Deputy Marshal Bill Talgiiman, announcing the capture at Eureka Springs, Ark., last night, of the notorious outlaw i»ill Doolin, alias Tom Wilson. A reward f3,000 is on Doolin's head.

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SPEECH ON FINANCE.

Senator Mills Differs From the President on the Money Question. WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.—Senator Mills'

speech on finance, with frequent direct criticisms of the president and secretary of the treasury was the main feature of yesterday's session of the senate. There was added interest in the speech from the ^act that Mr. Mills has been promineiffr in the senate as a champion of the president's policy. His criticisms yesterday were temperate and dignified, the senator giving expression to his high personal regard to the executive, although differing from him radically on tlie question of financial policy.

Mr. Peffer followed with a speech against bonds and in favor of silver coinage. louring the day Mr. Pugh (Eem., Aljfc) gave notice that on Monday next he would press to a vote without debate a resolution that all government obligations should be paid in either silver or gohl.

In the House.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.—Another day was consumed by the house in oratory upon the pension appropriation bill in the course of which the policy of the present adyiinistration toward the veterans waf scored by both Republicans and Democrats, and defended by two or three Democrats. The most notable incident of the debates was the attack made by Mr. Crow of Pennsylvania upon what he termed the extraordinary attempt by the presidentmnd his clerks to encroach upon the prerogatives of the legislative branch of the government.

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE.

It Is a Cry Fox* Help From a Storin-IJeaton Boat in HI idocean. LONG BRANCH, N. J., Jan. 16.—A

message from the sea has been washed ashore here between Iron pier and the West End,- in a blue bottle. It was found b'y Lester Ma gee. The message, written with a lead pencil, read as follows:

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To Whoever May Find This Bottle: The Charles Stewart was struck by a gale three iys ago. It carried away the rigging. Our rudder is also broken. Send assistance. GEORGE STOUT.

The only Charles Stewart in the list of American merchant vessels is a little 39-foot schooner, which hails from Galveston

Gone to Pieces.

ViCTORiAj.Br C., Jan. 16.—The sealing schooner Rilmney, 24 tons, M. Halgram, master, and carrying a crew of four \Vhltcte, is reported to have gone to pieces on the west coast of this island in the gale of Last Saturday. Meager particulars only are:obtainable aivd it is not known whether the crew survived the disaster or not. The Kilmney was built two years ago iuyl the present year was her third sealing venture.

LEATHER TRADE EXCITED.

Two Men Disappear Just lie fore a FourMillion Dollar Failure. PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 16.—It is stated

on good autnority that the liabilities of Keen, Sutf^rle & Company, leather dealers, whose failure was announced on Saturday, will reach the enormous sum of $4,000,000. Nothing can be learned of the assets.

It is stated further that Frederick W. Sntterle, the head of the embarrassed firm, left the city the day before the assignment was recorded in company with John M. Fenlin, morocco merchant, who failed at the same time, and that neither has since bcon heard from. The leather trade is cons, .ontbly agitated over the situation.

Iceberg in Flames.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 16.—The barkentine Omega brings news of the burning of the American ship Iceberg of New York at Junin on the morning of Nov. 20. The Omega was lying close to the burning vessel and had to slip her stern anchor to save herself from the flames. The Iceberg was loaded with nitre and members of the crew had no time to gather their effects before the ship was ablaze.

Ingersoll Invited Into the Pulpit. CHICAGO, Jan. 16.—The Militant church, of which John Rusk is pastor, has invited Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll to occupy its pulpit. In the letter of invitation Rev. Rusk states that the Militant church was organized for the

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rarpose of bettering mankind, regardof creed, and desires to hear Colonel Ingersoll's views as to what the Christian church should do, and how.

A Mason For More'Than Sixty Tears. AMESBURY, Mass., Jan. 16.—Dr. Hi

ram Collins, a well known inventor, a forty-niner and a member of the Masonic fraternity, died, here yesterday, aged 86 years. He was the inornate personal friend'of the late poetWhittier for more than half a century, #nd had been-aMiasonfor more than 60years.

Cut Timber to Keep From Freezing. YANKTON, ^an. l6.—Within the past week 200 citizens of Boydcountor, Neb., whose families-'were suffering from cold, idvaded the Fort Randall military reservation and cut all: the timber. The custodian of the 'garrisbh telegraphs that they will probably destroy and carry off thd buildings in a day or two.!

"Cherokee Bill'.' Sentenced to Death. PORT SMITH, Ark,, Jan. 16.—Judge

barker has sentenced "Cherokee Bill" to be hanged on Tuesday, the 17th of March. "Cherokee Bill" was once before sentenced to death but his cage was appealed to the. supreme court of the United States, where the judgment of the lower court was affirmed. 5f„ir peti.th'of iV'. 1*. Moody*

KANSAS Crnr, jaii. 1Q.—W. L. Moody, brother oMtyright £. Moody, the evangelist, is dead at All Saints' hospital .n this city, the result of injuries received in a railroad accident here recently. He was a prominent stockman and lived

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I have puichased filty of Ihe clocks. I did it because 1 could buy them cheap, I am going to sell them cheap. They are no cheap made cloct, hut made by a standard clock manufacturer and are fully warranted for one year.

M.A.FRY

WATCH MAKER.

Scribner's For Christmas

Frank R. Stockton has a Christmas love story, which bears a characteristic title—"The Staying Power of Sir Boban." Its illustrations are qunint t»nd exactly suitable.

A thrilliDg Detective story by C. E. Carryll, entitled "Tl© River Syndicate," perhaps equalling SherlocK Holmes' tyest work. Illustrated.

Jcel Candler Harris' characteristic tale of a faithful ^lave —"The Colonel's Nigger-Dog." Other Christmas stories are

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White Blot," by Henry

Van Dyfee, a poetic and imaginative taie of a pictxire, (illuslustrated.) "Heroism of Lanciers," by A. S. Pier, (illustrated, and "Hopper's Old Man," by R. C. V. Meyers.

Sentimental Tommy

J. M. Barrie.

Those who have rt-ad (ard who has not?) "TheLittle Minister" abd "A "Window in Tbrums" can anticipate'what Mr. Barrie's "Sentimental Tommy" will be. It is to be the chief serial in Scribner's for 1896, beginning in the January number.

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