Greenfield Evening Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 30 April 1896 — Page 3

QUALITY IS CHIEF.

Variety and Brice are Lieutenants in this store. Did you analyze your friendliness for us? That will pronounce distinctly the superior facilities we have claimed—the characteristic advantages. You like the fullness of our variety, don't you?—and the exclasiveness of our stock?—and the surety of quality?—and the reasonabless »f price?—and the sincerity of our endeavor?-— the honesty of purpose?) They are the links that time—experience—tact have forged,into chain that holds business.

Prompt Service. Quick Delivery.

HARRY STRICKLAND.

Opposite Court House.

You Want

To have'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.

C. T. HERRING.

Charley Wills,

Solioitcrs

Frank Ball,

Uniformed Attendants for New York Passengers via Pennsylvania .Lines The Pennsylvania Lines have introduced uniformed Parcel Porters at Jersey City to look after the comfort of all arriving and departing passengers. Their services will be gratis, and they Jwill accompany passengers (if desired) between Cortlandt Street Ferry, New York City, and the American Line Pier, Sixth Avenue Elevated Railroad, and the Central Railroad of New Jersey Station also 'between Desbrosses Street Ferry, New York City, and the Ninth Elevated railroad. They Will be in attendance from 6 a.m., untill midnight every day, and when accompanying passengers will carry parcels and hand baggage. 134 d&W 1

INDIANAPOLIS EXCURSIONS

Several in May via Pennsylvania Lines. Three special excursion to Indianapolis will be run from points in Indiana via Pennsylvania Lines in May. The first will be account the Republican State convention, for which low rate tickets will be sold May 5tb, and 6th, good on return until May 9th, inclusive. Oa May ISth. and 19th excursion tickets will be sold account the meeting of the Grand Lodge I.O.O.F. and Rebekah Assembly, valid to return up to and including May 22d. For the meeting of the Grand Lodge F. & A.M. ticket will be sold May 25th, and 26th, good returning May 28th, inclusive. For full particulars apply to Pennsylvania Line Ticket Agents in Indiana, 134d&wtf

Home Seekero Excursions.

In order to give anyone an opportunity to|see the Western Country and enable th4 home seekers to secure a home in tinle to commence work for the season of 1896, the Chccago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R'y has arranged to run a series of four Excursions to various points in the West, North We3t and South Wast on the following dates: April 7th, and 21 and^May 5, at the low rate of two dollars more than one fare for the iound trip. Tickets will be good for return on any Tuesday or Friday within twenty-one days from date of sale. For rates, time of trains'and.futher details apply to any coudon ticket agent in the East or Sonth, or address^Robt. C. Jones, Traveling Passenger Agent, Circinnati, Ohio. 14t3d&w

Lost—A gold watch charm with a red stone setting, finder return to REPUBLICAN.offlce and receive reward.

Try a can of Hopkins' Steamed Hominy (Bulled Com). It is delicious. Full ft. lOo. 37dw4

Local and Personal.

JOHN M. SCOTT, City Reporter.

J. E. Mack went to Knightstown today.

A water closet is being put in the city building. Mrs. Sarah Curry, of Galesburg I1L, is visiting Mrs. Emily Tyner.

Spring lamb, the first of the season at E. P. Thayer & Co.'s market. 135t2

Mrs. Lottie Ray, of Indianapolis, Ifvisiting relatives and friends here. R. A. Black has brought suit for possession against Susan Rardin.

Miss Flora Stanley, of Indianapolis, is the guest of Miss Fannie Moulden.

R. J. Strickland and wife, of Centejville, are visiting their son, Harry Strickland. 73 cents buys a splendid Nickle platted Copper Tea Kettle at Spot Cash's special sale.

Quitman Jackson attended the High school commencement exercises at Fortville last night.

V. L. Early has recovered from his sickness so as to be able to be at his store and look after business.

Walter Fotbush has brought suit for divorce from his wife, Hannah For bush. R. A Black is his attorney.

Mrs. Alice Christy, of Indianu^olis, who has been visiting her father, Lafayette Slifer, returned home today.

Persons wanting teeth extracted without pain are requested to read Dr. W. H. Stephensons ad in this paper.

Hume is in the lead making candy, poping corn, and roasting paanuts. Fresh every day. No. 40 West Main street.

Montgomery Marsh received the degrees of Past Master and Mark Master in chapter 98 R. A. M. of this city last night. $65 will buy an 1896 Waverley bicycle, and $15 will buy an 1895 Waverly of Jeff. C. Patterson. These are cash prices.

J. M. Price, the Old Reliable, is at the corner of Pennsylvania and Railroad streets and in the painting business. 123tf

Today at the court house Justice.Spencer united in marriage Wm. MCray and Mrs. Maggie Morris, both of Brown township.

You cm get the best five-cent cigar in the market at Jtff C. Patterson's bicycle store. Both before and after six o'clock.

SOtf.

J. A. Stutsman, of Indianapolis, a former resident here, was in the city today. He reports the ice machine business as good.

Person3 needing nice, clean old papers for house cleaning or other purposes can, secure them cheap at the REPUBLICAN office. tf

Will H. Glascock aLd wife of Indianapolis were here last night and attended the Harris reception given by the Cosmopolitan Club.

Pansy plants in bloom, 20 cents a dozen, and all other kinds of blooming plants cheap at the city Green House of Jacob Forest. 135l6d&w

The official board of the Christian church have granted their pastor a leave of absence of two weeks the last of May and first of June.

Married, at the residence of Rev. W. M. Gard, No. 43 Swope street on Wednesday, April 29, 1896, Mr. Mitohell Abrams and Miss Mary E. Bush.

John Manaon has returned from a month's work weighing mail on the Big Four railroad and is at work in the postoffice again. The work agreed with John as he has gained a number of pouaas.

Ten additional indictmonts were filed against the Pennsylvania railroad company today for obstructing Pennsylvania street. These make twenty-seven indictments that have been filed against the company.

John Mingle, butter maker at the creamery, was called to Ingalls Wednesday by the serious illness of his little babe. It died during the night. George Sheckles and wife went to Ingalls today to attend the funeral.

The Hancock county Bible society will hold its annual meeting the last Sunday in May. All ministers are asked to take notice and send or bring your offering. It is hoped all churches in this county will respond no matter how small.

J. D. MEEK. Secretary.

Sam Spangler has bought a cigar factory at Noblesville and will move there in the near future. His factory is No. 8, in District No.4" 6. He will employ ten hands. His son Noble will go with him to learn the business. Mr. Spangler is a good citizen and we are sorry to see him leave Greenfield.

Dr. W. H. Stephenson, the painless dentist of twenty years experience, will remain at the Suymon House until Saturday, M^p 2. His work has increased so much and proven so satisfactory and painless, that he thinks it bette to give others the advantage of having their teeth extracted without pain. Come and let him take out one tooch on trial, and if it is not entirely satisfactory no charges will be made. Refers you to Chas. Tolan, the tailor, who has known him for years. 13512

Notice.

I have removed my s.hqp to 38X West Main street whQjre I am better than ever prapired to clean, dye and repair ladie and gentleman's clothing ot every description. Kid glove cleaning a specialty. 79tf GKORGE JUSTICE.

Born on Thursday, Merry and Olad."

Fit Like

A Coat.

The need of having glasses that fit the eye like a coat fits the back, the need of wearing properly centered lenses, the skill required to fit both frame and lenses to the eyes, all are absolutely necessary for the preservation of that most precious of all senses, the sight. We have no old fogy ideas, but adopt the latest and best methods in our fitting and examination. No charge for the latter.

GRADUATE

With A. Davis, Jeweler

THE HARRIS RECEPTION.

THE COSMOPOLITAN CLUB GIVEN A FINE RECEPTION.

Captain Liee O. Harris, One ot Greenfield's Much Loved Poets And Teachers Highly Honored.

The past year has been one of unusual activity and success among the various womans clubs of the city. Each one has had a very successful year. The Cosmopolitan club closed their year with a splendid meeting Wednesday night that reflected much credit on the club, and its honored guest, Captain Lee O. Harris.

The meeting was held at the elegant home of Elmer E. Stoner on Main street, which was profusely and beautifully decorated with spring blossoms and brilliantly illuminated with electric lights. Mrs. Mary E. Swope president, of the club made a few introductory remarks in which she highly praised American writers and literature and accorded a high rank to some of Indiana's favorite writers—Gen. Lew Wallace, James Whitcomb Riley, John Clark R'dpath, the histoiian, Sarah T. Bolton, Benj. S. Parker, Capt. Harris the gusst of the club and others, She then introduced Mr. Harris, who in his own happy way recited two of his unpublished poems, "A Dream of School Days," and "Tha Rose and The Thorn later he recited "A July Vision," and "By and By." Two of these poems had been written especially for this occasion.

Mrs. Dr. J. Larimore then read a poem, "Clover Blossoms," by Mr. Harris. All of the poems during the evening except one, were written by him.

Mrs. J. H. Blnford read the poem, "The Souls Voyage" and the characters, Faith, Hope, Love and The Soul were taked and illustrated by Mrs. J. M. Kaley, Mrs. E. P. Thayer,« Sr. Miss Gratiot McCuue and Mrs. Elmer T. Swope.

The poem "June" was alsj illustrated in a pretty tableau by Misses Alma Mar tin and Gratiot McCune. "Sweet May on her flowery bier,

Lies pall id now, her soepter gone, June, the Queen of the year Has put her crown of roses OH." Mrs. J. R. Binford sang a solo "The Hoosier State," the words of which were by Harris, and sho was warmly congratulated by her friends who did not know she was a solo singer.

A letter and a poem being tributes to Capt, Harris from his old friend and fellow writer, BanjaminS. Parker, of New Castle was read by Mrs. Mary Bruner. He regretted his inability to be present. James Whitcomb Riley had been invited but was also unable to be present.

The exercises of the evening were interspersed with some fine music. Misses Beulah Swope and Kate Griffin rendering a piano and violin duet, and Misses Gertrude Larimore and Agnes Moulden gave a fine piano duet.

Arthur Moulden, Gus Hamilton and Jewett Messick with mandolin, guitar andbacjo with piano accompaniment, furnished delightful music during the entire evening. Thore were 100 guests present in addition to the club members. Refreshments of lemon-ice and cake were served in the dining room while Mrs. Dr. J. M. Larimore and Mrs. Dr. J. M. Lochhead presided over the punch bowl and dispensed phosphate drinks during the entire evening.

It certainly was a delightful evening as all the guests had a charming time. And it was a pleasure to do honor to our worthy and gifted fellow townsman, Capt. Harris. His abilities and merits far out shine his reputation although that is high where he is known, but he is too modest by half to claim the place that his talents and ability would justify him in taking. The Club and its guests certainly covered themselves with glory in honoring so worthy a man as Captain Harris.

A Birttiday Dinner.

Sundav a birthday dinner was given Miss Dollie McKown at the home of her parents, Frank McKown bnd wife of Jackson township. Sixty people mostly relatives were present, eat down to a bountiful and sumptuous dinner. The first table wa» sat down to by 20 children relatives and school mates. Miss Dollie had been sick with typhoid fever the greater part of the winter and the occasion was a joyous one both on account of her recovery and her birthday anniversary.

THE NEW CO0RT H0USF.

THE COMMISSIONERS LET THE CONTRACT FOR ITS ERECTION.

Much Dissatisfaction Beeauae the

Lowest

and Best Bidder Was Not Awarded the Contract. Today there were eleven bidders for the contract of building the new court house. The bids were as follows: A. G. Cranfleld, Richmond $ 129 000 C. M. Thayer & Co., Minneapolis..^ 129 990 Geak, Henry &. Green, Ft. Wayne 1S1 674 Helnsman Bros., Noblesville 136 539 P. H. McCormick & Co.. Columbus 139 000 Pierce & Morgan, Indianapolis 139 500 Chas, A. Moses, Chicago 139 740 Lounsberry & Stansman, Indiaaapolis... 141 495 Thomas Downs, Conn«r«ville...„. 147 980 M. Leamon A Co., Louisville ... 157 009 A. E Barrett, Tacoma, W. 180 »0

DIFFBKST FLOOR CONSTRUCTION. C. M. Tha»er & Co., Minneapolis 9 126 490 Geke, Henry &Co.,Ft. 128 480

On the dodge that. th% contract was awarded to Geke, Heiiry.£ Co., a different- floor construction, C. M. Thayer & Co., of Minneapolis, were the lowest bidders yet they did not secure the contract. There is much history connected with the letting of this ceurt house contract.

There is much dissatisfaction over awarding the contract to Geke, Henry & Co., as they were not the lowest bidders. Corruption is openly charged by a number of our leading citizens. It was claimed by many that this firm would secure the contract. It is rcmemberek how the architects plans were submitted and awarded. Wing & Mahurin of Fort Wayne secured that contract. It looks like Fort Wayne had a cinch. We talked with a number of the contiactois who were loud in their denunciations of the commissioners. One prominent contractor said that Mr. Canfield. who had the lowest bid, was ^probably the wealthiest and personally, most |responsible man bidding, with maybe one exception. He ouilt the Noblesville, Richmond, Winchester and other court houses and was fully able in every way to carry out a contract fairly, honestly and satisfactorily.

Contractor Canfield has employed R. A. Black and Downing & Hough and will probably bring suit to set aside the contract. Some one was evidently anticipating a little trouble as the contract between the commissioner and Geke, Henry

Co., was already prepared and has been signed, sealed. and delivered, so if possible to stop all proceedings.

But the end is not yet, as there are men who propose to see the interests of the tax payers protected.

Real Estate Transfers

For two weeks ending April 30, 1896, prepared by J. H. Binford, Loan Agent.

John Hiday to Lombard & Assn. lot, Fortville $ 400 Augustus Dennis to Morris Hinchman etal lot, city 600

WRapp toAbednegoJ Gale, 10 acres.... 550 Hattie E Patterson to Jesse Myers lot, city 600 WmBundyto Richard Ramsey lot, city 1600 Christina Rapke to Henry Eickman, 80 acres 1 Oliver W Vorhis to Hattie A Shaffer lot,

Fortville 130 Mary Parish to Elam Jeffries lot, city... 600 John Mothershead to Margaret Lewis, lot, Fortville 10* George Freigel to George Waters, land. 850 John Mothershead to RansomeR Olney lot, Fortville 100 Thomas McCord to James McCord 2 acres 150 John Mothershead to James McCord lot, Fortville Emma farmer to Edward W Felt lot, city 250 Jackson Wills to Ida Boyden lot, city 20 Leander Fuller to Martha O Keller, land.. 204 George Cooper to Effie Walker lot, city 125 NaLcy Kern to Gertrude Pauley lot, city 150 Martha W Wilson to Charles A Morford lot, city 850 Annie Pilkenton to Lyda E Hunter lot,

Fortville 800 Mary E Smith to Frank Littleton, land. 3250 Elnathan Wilkins to Javid S Weaver lot,

Wilkinson 100 Philander Boyd to John E Radcliff lot, city 12-3 Lee Thayer to William Marsh lot-, city 275 William Tollen to Henry Snow lot, city... 2000 William Wilson to Almelia Swope lot, city 1000

No. transfers, 25 consideration $ 11,820

Three of a Kind.

Some of our leading citizens having concluded to go smoothly shaven during the summer had their mustache shaven off. Ham L. Strickland and A. C. Pilenton first set the fashion and their exceedingly youthful and handsome appearance gave our worthy Mayor Geo. W. Duncan the fever. When you see a boyish looking person with a broad and benignant smiie on a smooth face that very much resembles that of the man in the moon that is our worthy Mayor Geo. W. Duncan who shaved off his mustache last night.

Elder Z. T. Sweeney,

Elder Sweeney has demonstrated that he is not only a preacher of very high order, but is an inventor also. He has invented a very simple device for coupling a hose to a hydrant] which excels any thing in use of the kind. A child five years old can adjust or unloose it in a moment. When at the dedication of the Christian church, he arranged with Rollin, eldest sou of W. M. Gard to act aa agent for the city of Greenfield.

Bicycle Bargain.

A Winton, nickle-plated, double-geared 63 or 72»inch bicycle cost $170, will sell for |35.00 cash. ED M. CURRY.

for years.

You are looking for new Water Hose, the largest and best lino in the city, hose that is fully guaranteed for one year, with a guarantee that means if your hoee gives out in twelve months, just bring it in and get others, you will find what yon are looking for at

Jeff C. Patterson's Bicycle Store,

No 57 W. Main street, Gant block. We sold over 7,000 feet of hose in 1895, and out of the whole lot we only had four sections (200 feet) to go wrong, and these were very promptly replaced and no questions asked. We also sold in 1895, twenty-one sections of hose to take the place of alike number of sections sold by other dealer* who refused to make their guarantee good We also sell Bicycle Clothing of all descriptions. We can hav& Bicycle Suits made to order, and guarantee a fit. We have the bist line of Sweaters in the city\ You will find here the best line of Bicycle Hose, both foot and footless at prices that are right. We have added to our line the White Sewing Machinc, and we expect to reach rock bottom prices on sewing machine# as well as everything else. We have cut the price of the cele-r brated Waverly Bicycle $20. You can now buy Waverlys for $65 cash.

A Matter of

HATS!

I have a full line of Ladies', Misses' and Children^' His both trimmed and untrimmed, ribbons, flowers, etc. All new£ and first-class. Latest styles, lowest prices. Inspect my stock.*

g| Over Early's drug store, W Main street. ITU I-T-X-X: Z-Z-X-X' Z^X-XXX XX-X-X rX'XX

Tafel Beef

Special Bfed OldeuE^Lffle

Iijdiaijapolis Breuiip^ Co.

"The coat does not make the* man" is an old saying. Neither^ does the hat make the woman.! It gees a mighty long way to-g ward it, though.

LILLIE COCHRAN.

Bottling Department.

SMARN

All of our Beers and Ales are bottled at the Breweiy. Every bottle guaranteed to be pure and brewed from the choicest Malt and Hops. Doctors prescribe it for tlic weak and sick. Every home ought to have 'Please of this Bee* or

Ale

on Iiand continually.

Ask your local Agent for it, or address INDIANAPOLIS BREWING CO., Bottling iDep'C

The discoverer ot the Great Pain Obtunder,used for the extracting of teeth without pain, is meeting with such success he will

REMAIN AT THE

GUYMON HOUSE,

GREENFIELD, IND.,

Until Saturday, May

Prepared to extract teeth without pain. It is remarkable how easy he removes teeth from his patients and to hear their expressions of pleasure and appreciation of the results obtained by the use of his Great Pain Obtunder. If you desire any teeth extracted you should not neglect to call during his stay in your city. Read the following testimonials he has received while in your city:

My teeth were removed without pain by Dr. W. H. Stephenson: I can cheerfully recommend him to all wishing this class of work done. Greenfield, Ind., April

20, 1896.

Tonica ti B&duteiser Half and Half

Mus.

I had three teeth extracted by Dr. W. H. Stephenson this morning. I felt no pain. Greenfield,Ind., April

20, 1896. MRS. ARDEU-A PATTERSON.

It gives us pleasure to recommend Dr. W. H. Stoplienson to all wishing teeth extracted without pain. He extracted teeth for us this morning and he gave entire satisfaction.—Mrs, James Deer, John Wood# George Herron, Miss Maud Marsh, Mrs. Samuel Fishburn, all of Greenfield, Ind.

Come and have one tootli extracted and if not satisfactory, no charge will be made. References—Charles Tolan, the tailor, Clark T. Herring, of the Greenfield Steam Laundry, and Justice of the Peace,

W. H.

2.

E. J. JEFFRIES.

Alger who have known me

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