Greenfield Evening Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 12 March 1896 — Page 2
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THURSDAY, viaR 12, 1895.
REPUBLICAN
Kotice is li» reby given that on FRIDAY, MARCH 20tli, 1896. at 2 o'clock p. in the Republicans of Hancock county will assemble in Mas* Convention at Masonic Hall in the city of Greenfield, for the purpose of selecting twenty-one (21) delegates to the Republican Uii£»-essioiial Convention to be held at New Castle, Henry county Ind., on Thursday, April 16, 1896.
NEWTON K. SPENCER, C'li'm. HOWARD ROBERTS. Sec'y.
Ti«'public:*il C«ny vesioiml Convention, The Republican- oi the Sixth Congressional
Union Wayne
District of Indiana will meet in
de'egite convention nt New Castle, Ind at 10 o'c'ock a. m.. ou Thursday, April 16, lb9G, to nominate a candidate for congress. The representation o£ the several eouuties of tbe district to tbis convention be one delegate to e.tch 100 and fraction r.t 50 cr more votes cast for William I) Owen for -Secretary of State in 1894 as follows: counties.
No.
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Fayette ^0 I I- ranklin
Heniy Hush *lu'lty
VI ITCHKLL. Dist. C'h'm.
E. THOMPSON, Secretary.
Now that political conventions are being held all over the country we find that lie yt o.^hl t'oss is being knocked out of the box. The people are takiug matters in to itu-ir cwn hands and when ••m.didaies are sel^c ed they will come nearer representing tbe choice of r,h« people. Delegates should be selected the best men in a community, representative irty men, who 'Ve its best intersts and welfare at heart, rather than their own selfish aims. These delegates ou -r« to a convention untrammelled hy instruction, but free to exercise their personal choice and own good judgment 0 that after obtaining all the light and information possible OD any line of action 1 hey can with this full and complete knowledge, do that which is best for the p^ty and the people. Select men in whose judgement and faithfulness you hve confidence and then let them get ccordingly. Tbey can ofctain some favors if they are free to act, where.is, if hey are bound by instructions all know jn-t how the delegation will vote and it !in secure no conce3sious or favors.
The Republican Mass Convention. Chairman Spencer has issued a call for a maj-s convention of Republicans to mest it Greenfield, Fiiday March 2oth at 2 in. to select 21 delegates to the Congress•onal Convention at New Castle, April 16 Fhtre should be a lartre if not a full re presentation of all the Republicans in he county. It is the intention for each precinct or township to select its own delegate or delegates so that the cry may not go up a ring or clique is trying to run things. Let the townships and precincts ill be represented, they will control in
Veir own affairs, for the Repuolicin parbelieves the nearer you can get to the ople and the farther aw»y from bosses id bossi^m the nearer the interest of the 'ple will be served and the right action ken. Let the representative, active and *gressive Republicans be here so that elegates of that character may be selectto go to the New Castle convention, ['i the new sixth district Hancock county should rank with the other counties and secure an influence that will benefit the arty here both in tw district and State.
Contractors Meeting.
Tuesday night the contractors of thii c^ty meet at the council chamber to organize a Builders Exchange, the object to keep the contracs among the home iten, and give home men the work there to do in this city. They will meet gain on Monday, March 16 at the counil chamber and complete the organiza•on.
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Additional Local.
Hume has the candy trade of Greenfield. 93t2, 20th Century shoes for $2.50 and $3 at
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As it is insured in the Home 01 -ew York, he will receive pay for whatdamage was done.
Greenfield is getting well supplied with drays. There ar- now niueor ten. Business is g'owing however.
The houses of Charles 13arr, on Walnut street, caught lire near a grate lat?t night and but for tie timely discovery, his ele gant home wou have been estrcyed.
The Ladies' He ping tud Society of the l.h istiau church, will serve dinner in t,» dininti ruom of the ne church Saturday, .March 28 h. This is the day of the Democratic yiiimiry convention.
Haul StrickUnd and wife 11 en tertiiu a company friends this evening in 1 on-ir of Mrs S.'s brother, Hon Albert
New, of Denver, Colorado, who is vis itn here. The M. congregation have concluded to nave their church frescoed instead of pupered. P. VIafrescj artist, of I idianapolis, is h-ra figuring ou the w-irk. We commend their progress.
Charles E Clark, who woiked at Smith & rhomps n'«, hr.s put chased a nice dray, a. big stou 1 horse and gore into the dray ing business. He asks -1 lair sliare of pa tronaiie and guarantees prompt service at reasonable prices.
Jes.-e S. Jackson, who went West recently, has, with his brother, W J. Jacksou, locatei for the a fcice of lav at Norman, Oklahoma, a city of about 3,000 inhabitautd. It is ou the S-iut-i T'e R:til road and a live active city. They will no doubt, do well there.
Mrs Ola Dill, of Blue River township, is fatally ill with Blights disease. Mrs Ddl is an excellent good woman and has many friends here in Greenfield where she lived many years. She was an active number of ilie Christian church and Sunday school while heie.
John M. Hull rd, the hustling and successful agent of the Fidelity Mutual Life Association, is now getting thoroughly equipped for bu-ine^s. He has purchased a good driver, a uew hug^y and harness and proposes *.o push the business. He is already doing a fine business, and policy holders are exceedingly well pleased with their cont acts aud recommending them to their friends. Few men can afford to go without life insurance.
More Water For Greenli *ld. George Morehead is hauhng the lumber today fur a derrick ind will ac once com mence drilling ou four water wells for the city, near the water works. This work has begun none 0 soon as an abundance of wa'er j-hould be in sight for spring and simmer use.
Hume has the largest stock, the best, the4freshest lowest priced candies, taffeys, nuts and popcorn in Greenfield. 93t2
Wc man's Day.
The Hesperian club is regarded as one ef the, reading c'ubs in the ciSy, always having a full attendance at each of their weekly meetings, and always having a progiam that is captivating to the class and instructive and entertaining to a visi or. Last Saturd*y the club was invited to meet at the home of Mrs. R. A. Black and an unusually large number present, knowing that in addition to their regular excellent program they were to be entertained by one of the bfst Informed ladies of this city. The spacious rooms were thrown together in such a manner that it seemed one immense hall, and the masnificent arrangement of the interior, beautifully decorated and strewn with vie *s from all Europe, which Lad been collected by the hostess on her re^nt visit, made oue feel like they were in one of the leading art galleries of Paris. After a half hour's entertainment in which Mrs, Black gave graphic aud instructive descriptions of the views she had collected of the most interesting places, the regular program for the day was given. "Christianity in Art," by Miss Clara Vawter *'The New Woman, by Mrs. H. L. Strickland "Woman in Art," by Mrs. J. F. Mitchell, and "Culture of the Imagination," by Mrs. L. W. Gooding, were subjects well handled by masters who had full control of their respective subjects. The afternoon entertainment was closed by the serving of dainty refreshments by the hostess and her charming little daughter, Kelsie.
Hume has them coming from all directions to get candies at the store Greenfield wants. 93t2
MARKLEVILLK.
Miss Viola Ham daughter of Treasurer G. W. Ham of Greenfield who has been spending a few days with her uncle B. F. Ham one mile south of town returned to her home Monday.
John Markle who has been, insane for the past two week is still very violent and II'A« to be garded day and night.
John Hanes of Spring Valley was in town Monday. 0. H. Seward our efficient post master made a visit to friends at Nobles ville a ad Arcadia the latter part of the week. 1. N. Addison was at Anderson on legal business Monday.
W. M. Coahran an ex merehant of this" place will move back here in a few days
John Hopkins, wb9 formerly lived nere and moved id Patis, ^|tl. thtei^yea^s ago, moved back' here'lastcweek.'
W m. Reynolds, of Mohawk, was here last Tuesday cnbusiness. Chas. Huston, Constable from Greenfield, was here last Monday looking for some of the boys.
Last Thursday, Geo. Winn our liveryman, was calliug on lady friends from Anderson, who are visiting at Wm Sagers ob Pumpkin street.
O. E. Kirkpat rick has moved his barber shop into the store of C. F. W. Brandt and will also clerk for Brandt.
Reuben Barnard, of Mohawk, was here last Wednesday. Tbe Independent Order of Good Tem plars, will ha ye their first anniversary in 1 he M. E. caurch on Sunday night, .Vlarch 23nd. The exercises will consist of declamations, dialogues and vocal music. All are invited to attend the admisssion will be free to everyone.
Chas Gibson, of Wilkinson, was here iast Wednesday introducing a patent ct ffte-pot.
Abbie Roberts and wife were visiting relatives in Blue River township last week.
Sarah E Jacobs was visiting her daughter Stella last wetk, who lives south of Greenfield.
E. V. McCarthy will move into G. R. Chappies new house when completed. lley Wilson, of Chicago, who has been visiting his father, Wm. VVilsou for three weeks, returned h^me last Thuiv-d iy.
Owen Cooper, one of our promising young men, has began to learn th carpenter trade under E. J. Cooper.
J. Gant and wite visited relatives ntar Mohawk last Sunday. John McCune is sexton at the M. E. church while B. J. Jarrett is sick.
Arnettie Martiu and her sister Delia, of Greenfield, Sundayed with their mother, Mrs. Joseph Franklin.
Attendance at the M. E Sunday school 56 collection 29 cents. John Cooper made a business trip to Anderson last Monday.
Grandmother El ward's funeral was preached in the M. E. church last Monday by Rev. Lacy, of the Fortville circuit.
Elwood Barnard will begin te^chins: a sivging class here next Monday night March 16:h.
J. Jarrc-tt and sister Lessie, are reported better. Geo. Fowler went to Wilkinson last Monday.
It was quite a surprise to Mrs Katie Kirkpatrick last Saturday night when she heard an alarm at the door of tbe sitting room and ou attending to the alarm, in walked four couple carrying ice cream and cake and informed her that it was her twenty-third birthday She was grea'ly surprised. Those present were: O. C. Jackson, John Cooper, Dr. J. E Lummis, C. K. Chambers and wives, also Mrs. Delia Bradley ai Miss Delia Onstott, and when the clock struck one hour p.ist low twelve, they all de parted for their homes feeling as though they never enjoyed themselves better.
WBSTtAND,
We hear that the Westland Chr'stian Endeavor will have a special programme on Easter Sunday which promises to be quite entertaining.
John Cook and wife were pleasantly entertained at the home of Thomas Binford in Greenfield over Suudav.
Mrs. Charles Ratcliff was quite sick last week. The Western Grove Endeavor society held an enjoyable social gathering at the home of Horace Binford last Tuesday evening.
Pleasant View aud Jessup's schools close Saturday. Temperance Hall school will closse Friday, March 20rh.
Wesley Anderson has moved from the Robb farm to the Linebaok property north of Jessup's tile mill.
We are informed that the Friday night prayer meetings held at the residence of Date Kyser, at Mooresville, each week, are growing quite interesting and a revi val spirit is prevalent.
Charlie Ratcliff is moving to the Harold farm near Pendleton. We are sorry to lose Mr Ratcliff as a citizen of Blue River township, but our loss will be Madison county's gain
Harry Uurue has purchased the house on Samuel Wiley's land near the saw mill, formerly occupied by Edward Wiggins. It is the intention of Mr. Unrue to have it moved to his farm to be used as a residence.
Next Sunday is the regular preaching day at the Christian Union Church by the pastor in charge, Rev. W. H. Baker.
Contractor William Wiley will build an addition to the residence of David White, in the Eastern part of the township.
William Brooks, an old citizen of Blue River township, is quite sick at nis home south of the village.
Three members of the family of Lewis Jessup^have been quite sick for several days.
Postmaster James T. Smith and wife, were at the Covnty Capital on Thursday last.
Tbe greater part of last week the Marion County Circuit court had tbe attention and attendance of quite a number of our people as witnesses in the W. F. Binford divorce trial.
Charlie Medley and wife of Fairland, are visiting relatives and Jriends here. Thomas O. Macy was ailing a part of last week with la grippe.
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and Nathan Bandy
tenants on the farm of H. L. Strickland, are putting in quite a number of rods of new rail fencing. A fence made of new rails is seldom seen in this age of wire and picket fencing.
On account of the Teachers Institute last Saturday, the Woman's Foreign Mission meeting wae postpontd until Saturday, March 21.
John Chandler, of Owen county, K?., has rented the farm owned by the Greenfield Banking company, which is being cated by Charlie 1 atliff.
Examination for diplomas will be held as Jessup's school house Saturday, March 21. We are informed that about thirteen will write.
Miss Cnarles, of Spiceland, was entertained Saturday at the home of J. B. Jessup.
The teachers assembled at the Westlaud school building in Institute 'last 6a' urday All the teachers were present with several visitors, among them were Couuty Superintendent Jackson of Greenfield and Miss Charles of Spiceland.
The Republicans of this township met in convention at the Township hall Satur day. Frauk Cook, com mitt et man, stated the oiject of the meeting, a'ter which William Toms was s-lectedas churman aud Elvy Newby secretary for the day. On motion, R. B. Binford was selected udelegate aud James Veatch alternate to t^e Convention at ('onnersville March 19, and on motion, William Toms was se lecte-1 as delegate aud Atniel ifin as al ternate to the State convention.
John Parker, a well-to do farmer and highly respected citizeu ten ling nearWalnut Ridge, died at his late home la*t Saturday evening afts week'd of quite feeble health. His deith removes another pioneer from that section of the country he having reached the age of three score and ten. The place where he died has been his home the greater portion of his life. The funeral services were held at the Walnut Rid^e church Tuesday, Buried at Church cemetery.
CHAKLOTTESVILLE.
The closing exercises of the Charlottesville schools did honor to the teachers and pupils. A large number of fond parents and friends were present. The Charlottesville quartette turnished music for the occasion. All the teachers did exceedingly well in their school work during the term What a pity the term was not two months longer.
Ray Maston, of Maple Valley, visited here and attended church last Sunday. Samuel W. Overman, liviug near Maple Vall-y, has resided in that locality all his life. He was a brave and faithful soldiers in the late war, being a member of the forty second regiment Ind Infantry. He received severe injuries while in his couutry's service. He has for years bee 11 a merchant and post master at Maple Valley.
Mr. Winfield S. Lane, has recenty had his two hearses repaired and handsomely painted. His undertaking business is rapidly increasing.
Mr. Chas. A. Beard, of Knightstown, who recently won the prize in the Prohibition Collegiate contest at Indianapolis has some warm friends here. One of
these gentlemen received a letter from him last week in which he refers to his great initerest in the Prohibition cause. He is now at DePauvv University studying for the ministry. He is a promising young man of great talent and zeal.
The Methoaist revival at Map'e Valley conducted by Rev. E. F. Albcrtson, is very snccessful. Many have been conveited and united with the church and the cause of Christianity has been greatly revived. The pastor has held four revival meetings on this ch trge during the year. Each has been successful and resulted in many conversions and additions to the church.
The orchestra from Greenfield, will give an entertainment at the Methodist church here Seturday evening March 14. The concert will consist of instrumental and vocal music and one or two good recitations. The admission will te fifteen cents or twenty-five for two. One half of the proceeds will be given to the Epworth League for benevolent objects. We think the people should give them a large attendance.
WARRINGTON.
Sickness does not seom to improve in this part of the county. Almost every one you meet is complaining of some malady or other, principally colds with a tendency to grip and pneumonia. A small child of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Eakins was buried Monday at [the McCray cemetery. It died at the residence of Mrs Alice Holliday, north of town where a brief funeral service was held, conducted by Rev Wlliams of this place.
Moving soomi to be the order of the order of the day here. You can scarcely look iu any direction but what you can see one or more teams loaded with household goods aud other articles too tedious to mention.
W. S Eakin, who bought Frank Garriott out recently has traded property with F. L. Williams and will move into the same in a few days. He is giving it a thorough overhauling. Prank Garriott occupies the Master property at the present time and Mrs. Williams and her other half occupy the property vacated by Frank. All appear to be contented and happy.
The Revival meeting that has been in progress for the past five weeks In the U. B. church, has closed.
Sickncss and bad roads have interfered with the attendance at Sundy School and the Christian Endeavor society at this place.
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