Greenfield Evening Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 17 February 1896 — Page 3
BYES EXJPID FREE.
Thorough Examination with Ophahnoscope and Retinoscope,
-—ALL WORK WARRANTED.
HUSTON
GRADUATE
With L. A
Dhvis. Jeweler.
If You're in A Hurry
For Groceries, there's always a wagon at our do- r, ready to bring them to you. Plenty of clerks here—enough to fill your order without neglecting others. Everything that's choicest in
nes,
Etc. Lots of dainties not found in ordinary stores. Prices no higher than you'll pay for inferior goods. Try us^once.j I I
T^hite J^couse Qrooerxj
HARRY STRICKLAND.
•Opposite Court House.
You Want
Tojhave your laundry done up in first-class shape, that is, washed clean and ironed glossy, the only place in town to have it done is at the Troy Steam Laundry. They have all the .latest improved machinery, and will guarantee all work they put out. If you try them once you will go again.
HERRING BROS.
Bob Gougli, Solicitor.
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Local and Personal.
Go to the show at the opera house tonight. See the American Beauty at the opeia hou.se tonight.
RyL»n, the little sou of Mrs. Lizzie Howard has scarlet fever Tae bottle factory starts tomorrow alter a shut down of two wteke.
Tons of candy aud peanuts at Hume's Pla^r 40 Wc.-t Main btieet. Airs. Lulu Clark irrz, of Tipton, is a gnesi of
.Mrs.
Jotm W
Si^hiu Wiiite, of the firm of White & Service, is tick with tne grip. Z. T. Svveeuey's subj-co lor Mouday nigut is
"Going
up to Jerusalem.
The Atlautis Eu ire uo m-eta at the home of Charles Downing, tonight.
He v. hi W. ooiid is. i.i tne Pivcbyter iau ciKucti, was tc ladidnapoliri iudu. Alis A. B. Scutlyu, of Iudiauapjiis, is vi it uij her mother, Airs tl 8. LYeiuolt-y.
The iTrusi & FVtu^baiv to. at tii? O^na House tonight—Coaie well recummcinUd. Next Mui-tLty eveuiuu \vi lit-cir rL. T. s»\euKj tt cue nu.v (Juii6L,iau cauiuii.
J. C. Apple, o! Indi.-iUxpolisS, visited his co i-iu Mi.-s .'em.it- Ban-, ov^r y.
iii .• ira»v boai'U iksghut do«.*u today ou account of a shortness in the gas supply.
burney .Saxou a. teacher, uf Palest iue school, was viiLiiig triei^iis in :liit ciiy Saruria
E'f Randall, of Greene county, Ind is here visit ug his bioiuers, Albert and Curt It ..11
Everybody is talking about the draj l.mds ot cdiiuy at iriuuie's, 4lt VV'eit Aiam street.
Waller Martin, of Indian*poiis, wts visitiug his parents, Dr. S. AI. Aiartiu aud wife, yesterday.
Aianvllle G.- nt and wile are rejoicing over a uti le da ighCtr which arrived at their home tod.iy.
The American Beauty will be given by Frost and Faushiwe's Co. at the opera house tonight.
Air. aud Airs. Louis H. Gibson, of Iudiauapoiis. were guests at W. e. Montgomerys' over Sunday.
Miss Viola Ham was a guest of her brother, Lieut S. V. Ham aud wire at Knightstown over Sunday.
A tine 160 acre farm ia Jackson township, with A No. 1 improvements, for sale by Henry Snow & Co.
Hume the old candy peanut vender is doiug a fine business at 40 West Main street with his candy kitchen.
Miss Mary Lynch, one of the teachers in ths Cumberlaud schojis was a guest of Miss Alinnie Grist over Sunday.
Henry Slifer returned Saturc"ay from Grant county, where he has been visiiiug friends for the last two weeks.
S. R. Wells went Gambier, O yesterday to visit his son, Oakley ""ell^, who is attending Kenyon Military college there.
County Commissioner, Aquilla Grist is seriously ill at his home on JS'oble street with typhoid fever. He is in a critital condition.
Mrs. Alice Binford aud daughter, Maude, were at Cleveland yesterday visiting Mrs. Binford's mother, Mrs. Robert Glascock.
Mrs. Effle Mauley, of Elwood, who has been visiting Mrs. Geo. Hauck, returned homo today. Mrs. Hauck went with her for a visit of a week.
James Price repairs furniture in all branches. He makes a specialty ot enameling. Corner Penifeylvania and Railroad streets. 57tf.
The second day grand gathering in the new churcn will be Monday evening. Every body will try to get seats. The house holds 1000 people.
Mrs. Laura Mctfahan and children, oj RushviJle, who was visiting her brother, J. Hulford, and her sister, Mrs. J. M. Havens, has returned home.
Mr. Aten of the Layman, Carey hardware Co. at Indianapolis, is assisting A. J, Banks and Gibbs & Thomas in their invoicing at the Banks hardware store.
Persons who have money to loan can secure good investments by consulting Henry Snow & Co. Interest and security satisfactory. No. 14 Penn. st. tf
J. W. Cooper, went to Dunrieth today to attend the funeral of an old school friend Thos. Bowen, who died from liver trouble. Mr. Bowen was a resident of this city about twelve years ago.
Bills have been printed at this office for N. B. Brandenburg, of New Palestine who will hold a big hor&e sale at his father's residence near.New Palestine on Wednesday Feb. 26th.
There are about two thousand men and boys in Hancock county wearing Vicuna skin shoes. They usually wear a year price $2. Sold by Lee C. Thayer.
Jesse. Coats who lives three miles North East of AltComforo has had bills struck at this office lor a sale Tuesday Feb. 25. He intends moving to Indianapolis and taking a job with the street car company.
Jarry S. Bates, of Brown township, started on the road today traveling for the Hancock Democrat* He has been reading medicine for the past two years with Drs. Hanna & Titus at Warrington. He has also attended Medical College the past two years.
A, J, BANKS SELLS OUT
ONB OP GREENFIELD'S OLDEST MERCHANTS XO RETIRE.
The Old Sign Painted by James Whitcomb Riley to be Prexerved,
The trade between A. J. Banks and Gibbs & Thomas which hasbeenin course of negotiation for the last niuety days, aud whinh has been mentioned in these columns before has finally been mtde and he invoice begins today. By this (rude the oldet-t merchant in the city retires from business.
Mr. Banks came to this county when a oung m«n, before he was married His
ty.
bi ick wkic-'i lie h-is occupied every since.
water fitti' gs. a tinshop, plumbing, slate
These latter characteristics Cuuple with fair dealings trnd au ambition to -ep the best grade of goods are elements which liiive entii ed largely into his business, success
Aiiuiy of his old customers, no doubt, wiil regret To Sr-e him go out *ot" business bu he d-serves a rest and he can afford to lake it
N!r. Chestene Gantwhohas been with him as a clerk for more taau twenty three years will also take a rest and as recreation will look after his farm. Mr. Banks has pnid Mr Gant for services hs clerk more than $14,000
The old gold leaf sign which has adorned the ftout of the block for miny years, and which baars the distinction, perhaps, of b^ing the only sign in the city in use at this time, painted by James Whit -omb Riley will be taken down and preserved.
Lumau Baoks who has grown up with the tin, plumbing and roofing department will continue his business which has &rown until he employs three or four tinners and as many plumbers constantly-
John Seward who for the past four years has been working for D. H. Goble in the Home and School Visitor office is now employed at the Republican office. John is an A.No. 1. boy and a steady reliable worker.
Miss Kate Nave of the city schools who has been rooming at Mrs Lizzie Howards is now roomi»g at J. Mitchells on account of scarlet fever being at the former place. Her sister Miss Loreua Nave of Indianapolis is visiting her.
Walter Campbell and Fred Rasp, of Shelbvville, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. B. Mellison over Sunday. Mr. Campbell is an expert cornetist and very kindly assisted in the music at the Christian Suuday school Sunday.
H. H. Eaton, one of New Palestines respected and valued citizens, died at his home there Saturday from blood poisoning. He ran a boarding house there and had also been in the employ of Fralich & Waltz of the New Palestine mill3 for several years.
Chas W. Huston has again gone into partnership with his father, Jehn B. Huston, in the livery, feed and boarding business. They are located at 36 South Pennsylvania street aud are well prepared to care for all business entrusted to them. Phone 105. Rigs delivered to any part of tne city free of charge.
The Frost & Faushawe Co. presented Le Emory's famous drama to the largest house of the week and a very appreciative audience last night. The wardrobes were especially handsome and the acting was tbe best of the week, and was greatly appreciated by the audience.—Bloomington Star.
Miss Martin, of Greencastle, who is here visiting her sister in«law, Mrs. Kate Martin, ^lectured at the M. E. church last night on "The Women of India". Miss Martin was a missionary there for a number of years and speaks from experience and observation. Her lecture was instructive, entertaining and of much interest.
Jesse S. Jackson, left today for Purcell Ind. Terr, where he and his brother Geo. W. Jackson, now of Stillwater Kans. will probably locate and engage in the practice of law. Mr. J. has many friends here who wish him abundant success. His brothers U. S. and Quitman accompanied him to Indianapolis. They will return tomorrow.
R«v. W. M, Gard of the Christian church preached to large audiences twice at the Presbyterian church Sunday. The Christian and Presbyterian churches held union services and Rev. E. W. Bonders of the latter church was to have preached in the evening but a severe cold prevented him doing so and Rev. Gard preached on both occasions. We have heard Elder Gard's sermons highly commended especially the one in the uiorning oa "The Broken Alabaster Box".
**Si
The Valentine Social a Success. The Valen ine Social at the Christian church last night give a by the Willing Workers was a pleasant affair. There were quite a number present and all ha a good time. Mrs. Charles Mathes won first prize for the best represented valentine and Mrs Maggie Peck won the booby. A cake walk was proposed to close the evt-nings entertainment with Prof. Joseph Peck at the organ Finally all were ruled off the floor except Emery Huut and Rosa Davi- but they concluded not to walk as the startling discovery was tuade that all tl.e cake, even the prize cabe had been eateu. Th-^ proceeds of the evening amounted to §13.
Frost ."Ujicrb Comedy
Frost
Fansnawe
tiivt ven ^re iu tbe commercial line was Company, vj tne firm of W diace, Biuks& Co, The above excellent company will ap-j in the year 1858, He was the company, Pear at the Opera house all this week in uf Use fl. in. Will ace, Banks & Co.. did a
a
KH.-ieial merchandise business. Aftar the consis'3 01 ten people and among tht di-solution of the partnership Mr. Banks is tte charming aud well known actr^.-s opened the ILsfc hardware store ia Ha Miss VlatM Frost. A number of speci-1-cck.o-i
series of first, class plays. The corapnry
lu 1870 be buile the brick, ties are intro lu«-d in toe piays including
sou{3d
From time to time he has added diff^rei Papers of Kokomo, Bi mz I, and Jiues, such as stoves, tinware, implt- Blooiniug on, speak of this company in! nei s, 'i full line of all kinds of gas and
he
and tin rooiing. In a quiet way he has 30 cents. Seats at the Crescent a large aud prollsabl-1 business. He Pharmacy. i.s a man who for almost forty years has Court Js'otes. done business with the people of Hancock
aud dauc -s strictly up to date,
bigiesD tern* or' pr-iise. Prices are
r-hat
every one can go 10, 20
The Lich Creek aU(l NtW Bethel
county uud has commanded their coufi- road. Co. vs sivm et. al. is being tried todeuce and res.-ect. He has never bten day, be ore judge Hadle /. wi.ar, is .pearly termed a pusher, but' what he lucked iu that line he made up in re*ultie.-* and good judgement.
Personally Conducted .Excursions to Cali
fornia.
Via the Chicago, Union Pacific & North-Western line, in upholstered tou--ist sleeping cars leave Chicago every Thursday via the North Western Line. Low rates, picturesque route, quickest time and careful attention are the adva: tages offered to those who join thesa excursions. Cost of berth only $6. Ai your nearest ticket agent for full pariicr.lars or address A. H. Waggener, T. P. A., 7 Jackson Place, Indianapolis, Ind.
CLUB CALENDAR.
Places of Meeting and Subjects Considered This Week.
The Woman's Club met with Mrs. G. S. Wilson today. There were papers "New Scientific Thoughts," by Mrs. Will A. Hough, and ''Freaks of the Imagination," by Mrs. N. R. Spencer. The discussion was led by Miss Lulu Crawford. Mrs. L. H. Gibson, of Indianapolis, was a guest of the Club.
The Cosmopolitian Club meets at the home of Mrs. M. E. ^ethercut Wednesday afternoon. The subject of the Concord Writers is still continued, Mrs. Dr. J. M. Larimore and Mrs. Dr. L. B. Griffin in charge. Miss Ruby Ivxartin will have a review of Hawthornes Blithsdale Romance, and Miss Flo Randall re views Marble Faun. Mrs. Dr. C. K. Bruner will review one of Emerson's Essays.
The Bible Club meet3 Thursday afternoon with Mrs. A. N. Rhue, The subject is the 33rd, 34th an 1 35th chapters of Genesis. Mrs. C. Curry is the leader.
The Gradatim Club meets Friday night with Mrs. Chas. M. Gibbs. Subject "The Innovators," conducted by Mrs. Mary Swope.
The Young Ladies Club meets Friday night with Mrs. Geo. S. Wilson. All take part in the exercises and the subjscc of "The Thirteen Original Colonies," is continued.
The Hesperian Club meets Saturday afternoon with Mrs. E. M. Vawter. Mrs. Kate Martin will be in charge, her subject being "Antony and Cleopatra.
Mrs. L. H. Gibson, of Indianapolis, lectured Saturday night at Mrs. R. A. Black's before the Woman's Club and a large nun^er of invited guests on French Chateaux. She gave an extended account of their influence on the habits, customs and manners of tne people aud on municipal and National governments.
The lecture was illustrated with thirty fine views, which made the speaker's ideas very clear, and added double interest to the subject matter. Mrs. Gibson is thoroughly couversant with the history and traditions of Feudal France and as she is a fluent and pleasant speaker, the lecture was enjoyed by all present. Refreshments were served and a good social time prevailed until a late hour.
Try a can of Hopkins' Steamed Hominy (Hulled Corn), It is delicious. Full qt. 10c. 37dw4
rots*
Gravel
Mrs. Laura Gapeu began a replevin a tiou Saturday in Circuit- Court, again.it Loreu G.tpen, her husband, from whom s:ie sep ir ited, tor their house hold furniture aud goods.
Judge Badiey, of Danville, is here holding couit this week. Court is being held toilay iu new court room in the Hindi man biock and it makes a good room for the purpose.
The revival at the Friends' church closed last night. Our church has begreatly blessed by the^e meetings. The membership arc thoroughly alive ani we are experiencing a healthy growth. Tnere were 30 who gave public testimony to conversion or ren-awat during the meetings—9 accessions to the church. The p. sior and his people ara united in extending to all who have no caurch hon.e and who desire to live a Christian life, a hearty invitation to attend our services and get acquainted with us.
Lindley A. WeXjLS, Pastor.
New Grocery Store
Goods at. Low Spot Cash Prices.
SS
For this discriminating child, The best is also good enough for the man who respects himself and loves his family. By trading with
Of The Lowest Prices.
& CO.fe
At their new grocery store, you will not only get the best groceries, as their stock is new, fresh and clean, but are assured
Try the new grocery of Charles and Flo Fry, north room new Rottman block, N* State Street.
Prompt Delivery. FRY & CO.
EARLY'S
DOUBLE DRUGSTORE BIG We have both our stores packed with
ELEGANT GOODS!
A mammoth stock of Toys, Hobby Horsey Sleds, Fancy Dishes, Drums, Games, Albi^iis, Toilet Sets, Perfumery, Cigars, etc.
A nice line of Beautiful books—juvenile and standard. Our stock of Fancy Candies is immense.
Get our prices before you buy.
V. L. Early's Big Double Drag Store,
Ocld Fellows' Building and 25 W. MainJSt.
GREENFIELD OPERA HOUSE.
WILL A.. HOUGH, Manager.
Engagement For One Week Commencing,
nONDAY, FEBRURARY 17.
OF
FR05T & FANSHAW SUPERB REPETOIRE
An American Beauty" Mi»
PRICES 10, 20 and 30 CENTS.
Children's Matinee Saturday afternoon and each child gets" a bag of candy. Admission 10 cents.
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