Greenfield Evening Star, Greenfield, Hancock County, 2 January 1906 — Page 1
VOL. 2.
New Councilmen at Large May Go Into Office.
The city officials are puzzled to know what to do about the new councilmen-at-large. We -have got them and do not know what to do with them. It is not desired to augment the council to eight inembers*and it is not thought proper that afty of the ward councilmen should resign and the law can read in such a way as to appear that the coun-cilmen-at large shall go into office on the first. In cities where politics is a question this point will be a contention. In this city, however, the politics of the case is all on one side of the question and will not enter into the matter in any way. At
Rushvilie, for instance, the new officers went in and are a part o£ the city council. City Attorney W. C. Wei born atid "\v. B. Bottsforci, council .r.an-elect, went to Indianapolis today for advice on the subject and it is a good guess, that Bottsford and Stewart will be seated at the •first meeting of Greenfield's council. While the law is not clear, it is made plain that 'if a councilman fails to qualify -sat the right time the office shall be declared vacant and the .council shall elect at a special meeting held not later than fifteen days after. Attorney-
General Miller in every instance has given it as his opinion that the councilmen-at-large shall take their seats on January 1. 3 The terms of the regula councilmen of this city do not expire until May, hence the newly elected ward councilmen will not take their seats until the first meeting in May. But the councilmen-at-large, being newly created officers, they will take their seats as provided by law, but just what law is is what is causing the commotion.
The law contemplates that %e office of the councilmen-at-ijrge shall be a four-year office. 2 law does not say when the commences, but it says it squall end with Jantmary, 1910.
Now, since it is a four-year office, authorities say the term must commence with January, 11906.
At a special meeting of the Scouncil tonight a successor will loe chosea to R. L. Ogg, the member from the Second ward, fjwiio resigned. It will likely be .A. H. Rottman.
Card of Thanks.
"We desire to express our thanks to our neighbors and •friends for the many acts of kindness shown during the sickliness and death of our dear believed companion and mother.
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CARRY CLARK AND SON.
A CaU Meeting
The Wilkinson Horse Thief Detective Company No. 12 will meet at Wilkinson, Ind., Jan. 11 1906. We want all members to be present. We invite other companies to be with us. Let us commence with the new year.
W. M. Jackson, Sec'y. Geo. Walker, Pres.
Five Dollars a Month
Pays the rent for a seven room house on West North street. Telephone Morrison 10.
Announcements of candidates for county office will be inserted ia this paper for live dollars..
FAREWELL TO TEACHER.
Pupils of Lincoln School Have Sad Parting.
A host of little people from the Lincoln school were at the Pennsylvania station noon to bid good bve to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hockett. who left at that time for St. Petersburg, Fla., where they: expect to make their hom\
Mr. Hockft.t ff?r two years had been th-.' onncip -i of this school, having resigned a week ago. A umoer of the teachers in the city schools were also present to bid thern God speed. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hockett are loved by the children in this school with whom they have been so closely associated and their handkerchiefs were much in evidence at the parting. Mr. Hockett is not having good health and it is with the hope of its improvement that he will take up the teacher's work in the south.
Miss Edith Palmer, of Middletown. O., who has been the guest of the Misses Rheinegger for several days, returned home today.
Misses Lora an .1 Frances Cook who have been with friends in this city several days, returned to their home in Indianapolis today.
Mr. and Mrs. Q. R. Sherry, who have been visiting the latter's parents, Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Robinson, returned to their home in Connersville today.
The Civil Service Commission announces that examinations for places in the departmental service of the government at Washington will be held in Indianapolis March 14. 28, 29 and April 18.
FOR SALE—At a bargain, sec-ond-hand Fischer Upright Piano. The piano is in good shape, and a splendid instrument and will be sold cheap. I also have a second-hand Story & Clark organ that I will sell cheap. 3t
S. L. WALKER,
Arcade Music Store.
Taken Up:—A yearling calf, red and white. JOHN COLLIER,
Wilkinson, Ind. Route 1.
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25 N. ILLINOIS ST.,
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA.
Saturday's Sale in Suits, Coats and Furs.
LADIES' SUITS.
Get your Suit at the Famous tomorrow, you can get one at $6.50, $8.50, iflu.00, $12.50,*15.00, $17.50,$20.00, $22.50, $25.00 and up to $50.00
COATS COATS
If you want to see a complete line of Coats come to the Famous to-morrow you can save some monev. We have coats at $5.00, $6.00, $7.00, $3.00, $9.00, $10.00
SKIRTS SKIRTS
The Famous is known in the city and all over the State to be the only skirt house in Indianapolis. We can show you all the styles that is manufactured in the country to-morrow from $2.98 to ^20.00.
FAMOUS
JAS. Y. BROSNAN.
GREENFIELD, INDIANA, TUESDAY EVENING
THE BUGLE CULL
Innovation at Last Night's Military Ball.
Young and middle aged people and folks of uncertain age, joined in a nig^-i of New Year's enjoj^nent.
The occasion was the annual military ball given by the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias of this city Monday night. The event had been anticipated for weeks by the smart set, and the visions of beautiful women and handsome men that had preceded the event were more than realized as the gaily attired couples'assembled at 8:30 o'clock to the call of the bugle's sweet tones for the grind march that set in motion the wheels of enjoyment and deiiyht that kept up without a moment's rest un til the short hours of Tuesday.
The ball was a success. It was a revelation to the visiting officers of the military, WHO had never before attended a similar function in this city. They were surprised at the accomplished dancers and the correct management of every feature of the program.
The large room was very prettily decorated in green and red. Festoons of holly were tastefully ornamented with wreaths of red about dainty Christmas bells, and folds of the Stars and Stripes wTere everywhere, draped here and there and gracefully supported with wreaths of green and red —a happy effect throughout.
William A. Watson was lioor manager and he conducted the affair with taste and judgment. I The different dances were arranged in a pleasing way and to ihis kindness and- skill is due no small share of the success of this delightful New Year's ball.
The music was decidedly pleasing to all and was by Geo. Suess, piano Will White, cornet Will Carr, clarinet, and Oscar Suess, traps.
The decorations were under the direction of Captain Jasper Glascock. I The members of the local comI pany of the uniform rank were all present in uniform, Col. E.
P. Thayer, and Captain W. O. Bragg, ot the Third Regiment, 11. N. G., Gen. Geo. W. Powell,
Col. Harry Sheets, and Adjutant Frank Shellhouse, of IndiI anapolis, were in the 'midst of the evening's enjoyment.
Everybody voted the military ball a rare pleasure and will await with impatience the time to come for another.
^Weather Report.
Rain southern portion. Rain or s»nowT northern portion to night and Wednesday. Warmer tonight.
Mr. and Mrs. Bert And rick of South Pennsylvania street entertained at dinner New Years day: Mr. and Mrs. John Andrick, Mr. and Mrs, Elbert Holding and family, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Mr. Morgan Andrick and daughter Goldie, Mrs. Jane Andrick, Mrs. Fanny Brammer ane Maggie Floyd. The dinner was served in three courses, the table being beautifully decorated with pink carnations and ferns. The afternoon was spent in conversation and watching the little folks enjoy themselves
Charley Kearn has returned from a two weeks' vifit with
relatives in Ohio.
STYLES OLD Ak
Uniue Party Last Night on We North Street.
The New Year's day did not bring a jollier party together anywhere than that at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Ogg, on West North street. Twenty or more couples met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Strickland and went in a body to the new and beautiful home of the Oggs and gave them a genuine surprise.
Mr. and Mrs. Ogg have just recently £moved to their new home and their friends determined to give them a genuine house warming. It was a funny affair, gotten up purely for fun. The ladies and gentlemen were all masked and wore costumes grotesque and wonderful.
Lunch was taken with the party and served picnic fashion.
The Shadow of the Guillotine pleased the people last night as the large audience who witnessed it proved by their continued applause. Mr. LeRoy who was to have played the principal role was called away on urgent business and Mr. Will Finch assumed the part on short notice and did some very clever work. Tonight the "Bondman," a dramatization of Hall Caines story of that name, will be presented and Mr. LeRoy himself will be seen in the role of Jason Orry, apart of which he is eminently fitted.
Tbis is one of the best plays seen in the smaller cities for sometime and Mr. LeRoy's work is said both by the press and public, to be of a very higb standard. The entire company are cast in parts that suit them best, iVIr. Stewart as Capt. Joilyweather, an old sea dog, is more than funny. There is lots of camedy and the pathetic scenes appeal to the human heart more deeply than those of the ordinary drama- The specialty features will be changed as well,as the play, and another large ^audience should greet ttjem.
Misses Nelle Simmons, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Williams, returned to her home in Wilkinson today.
A. jolly party of young people from Indianapoliscame over on a special car last night and banqueted at a local hotel.
Miss Ursula Westlake of Indianapolis relumed home Sunday after ^pending a tew days with her .friend Inez Floyd.
J. Miller, formerly manager 'jthe Greensburg base ball clui'
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nd well-known among the a this city, was stabbed in .ck a few days ago at Midvn, O., and is not expected
Splei,
"The Water of subject ot a spient,., last night by Rev. Rec evangelist, at the Meu Protestent church on the sion of the second service of tbeprotracted meeting to continue there throughout this week at least*.
Rev Reeder is an entertaining speaker and enthusiastic in his' work and from appearances last night much good can confidently be anticipated to result from this meeting.
Rev. O. F. Lydy, pastor oj: the U. B. Church, was present and took part in the services, making a short address that was high]}' gratilying. Rev. Loder, of the M. E. church, also took an active part. '.The music ifc in good handsjand Rev. Moody and the congregation can not help being pleased with the opening of the revival. There will be services tonight at 7 o'clock.****
WILL ASK FOR NOMINATION
Harry Strickland Announces Candidacy for Representative
It is tuthoritively announced that Harry Strickland will ask for the nomination for representative on the Democratic ticket. Mr. Strickland is one of the best known Democrats in the county and is popular with his acquaintances of all parties. He is a printer by trade, a member of Typographical Union, but for several years has been in the grocery business in this city and has always been remarkably successful. Several years ago tie was city editor of the Jeffersonian, at that time one of the leading country newpapers ot Indiana. He has made the race for joint representative for this and Marion county on two occasions when the chances were hopelessly against his election. If he should be honored with the nomination in this county his election is assured.
Heretofore, that is for several years, Hancock county has been associated with Marion and a representative has been chosen by the two counties, W. H. H. Rock, being the present member but an act of the last Legistature gives this county a representative individually.
SHORT STORIES.
B. T. Griswold of Bennington. Vt* recently had at his store a home grown rose which measured fourteen inches in circumference. It grew on a bush less than two feet high.
A statistician asserts that one person out of every twenty was a pauper fifty years ago and one in every 700 a
criminal. Now only one in thirtysix depends on the state and one in 2,400 is committed for trial.
The Chinese celebrated the Fourth at New Britain, Conn., by lighting a string of 50,000 firecrackers. The string, which was some twenty-six feet in length,
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and the popping lasted for a long time. The federation of French alliances In the United States has secured as lecturer for next year M. .Tulien Tiersot, librarian of the Paris Conservatoire. and M. Anatolo le Braz, professor of Celtic language and literature at the University of Rennes.
Professor Clinton F. I-Ioge urges the extinction of cats on account of their destruction of birds. He says it has become a matter of national consequence and adds, "We need /the German method of cat traps like thos^that in one year killed 30,000 cats in Hamburg."
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James K. Polk grubbed roots od new farm in North Caivilina unt got too strong to work for his fa then he managed to secure a job
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Andrew Johnson married "f:u tor his wife knew enough to tone how to read.
John Keats was the son of a 1 and was born in a livery stable. Rare Ben .Tonson laid brieK w: was learning Latin.
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Napoleon r.ouaparte once rem "I am my own ancestors." Did yon ever happen to hear who'| the father of Homer or of ^l.iakeypc4 or of Gladstone or of Socnitef or Walt Whitman?-Portland Oregunian
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A western man was describing a banquet that he had once attend" '?-e York. "I found this banquet in 4 he said, "and 1 was one of ti leave. In the cloakroom, as ting on my hat and coat, help noticing the woebegoi: the attendant's face. The appeared worried and sad, little while he sighed and himself. "'You seem disconsolate^ said. "'I am disconsolate, sir,'» tendant. "'What is the trouble, 'Haven't the guests tipped night?' "The attendant answer cited voice: 'It's not only, sir, that tipped me, but they've ta ter that I put in the tray 1
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