Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 7 June 1889 — Page 1

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OF JULY.

A Grand Celebration at Greenfield.

It Only Comes Once a Year and the Occasion Will be Made a Notable

One.

THE COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS ARE BUSINESS MEN AND WILL SEE TO IT THAT THE REPUBLICAN

DOES NOT EXAGGERATE-YEA EVEN TELL HALF WHAT WILLHAPPENON THIS O A S I O N

Tlie Canons and Anvils Will Boum, Small Torpeilos Hurst, n:(t Average Hoys Will be on Hand Witli the "Detestable"

Firecracker an«l the Clash and Din Will be a Uonser.

LARGE DONATIONS ARE BEING MADE BY THE MERCHANTS, PROFESSIONAL MEN, AND LABOR­

ERS TO MAKE THIS A GALA DAY.

Grand Display of Fireworks at Night Togetlier With the Display of Natural Gas Will Form a Sight Seldom

Seen by the Naked Kye.

A GRAND DISPLAY OF NATURAL GAS FROM SIX OF THE GREATEST NATURAL RESERVOIRS IN

THE COUNTRY.

Let the People of Our County, Far aiul Near, Answer to the Call, Come Forth on Independence Day and Celebrate

Until Sleep Closes Our Kyes.

SACK RACES, WHEELBARROW RACES AND ANYTHING CALCULATED TO FURNISH LEGITIMATE AMUSE•3L. MENT.

I a W a Open to the Public on This ./Occasion.

Industrial Parade in Which Every Branch of Business Will be Fully Represented.

INDUSTRIAL PAHAI)JC AT NIGIIT.

A called meeting of the citizens of our town at the court-house last Wednesday evening to take stops in the observance of Independence Day at Greenfield was responded to in large numbers. Hon. Clias. G. Oflutt was made Chairman and Harry Strickland, of the Jeffersonian, Secretary. The Chairman made a patriotic- speech, stating the object of the meeting, after which the various committees were appointed.

i, COMMITTER OU NOTIFICATION:

te Messrs. Offutt, Cooper and Strickland. COMMITTEE ON GROUNDS: Messrs, Gordon, E. S. Bragg and Dr. C.

K. Bruner. The meeting having no further business

to transact adjourned until Monday night

to meet at the court-house at 7:30 o'clock at which time the committees will make reports and the final arrangements be made for the carrying out of the program. The merchants and professional men are allowing a generous disposition in the matter and are willing to back the committees with contributions in furthering this object, and making the day one of pleasure, profit and general rejoicing. The industrial parade will be one of the leading features of the day. All the different branches of business in our city will be represented. Let everybody prepare to come to Greenfield on that day and let us celebrate in a patriotic spirit indeed. Further detail later on.

LOCAL LACONICS.

Let our 4th of July celebration be a boomer. Usual preaching services at the M. P. church, Sabbath, by the pastor, S. J. Jones. All are cordially invited.

About 89,650 gallons of strawberries, up to Saturday evening last, have been shipped from New Albany this season.

Edward S. Morrison, a printer of Morristown, died last Wednesday. He is thought to have died from heart disease.

The remains of Charles Gooding were taken up by the relatives of the deceased last Monday and placed in a stone vault.

Johnson County has 6,336 persons of school age living within her borders. She has been allowed $8,553.60 as her school apportionment.

At a meeting of the gas directors last Monday night Geo. Hacker was elected to be successor of John Corcoran as superintendent of the mains, etc.

Ed Kinder dispayed a fine buss on our streets last Wednesday. The vehicle is roomy and will be useful for transportation during fair time and picnic excursions.

We learn from the Itushviile Republican that the joint picnic at Morristown between the young folks of Greenfield, Connersville, Shelbyville and Rushville has been set for June 11th and not the 16th.

J. W. Carter, our city gas-fitter displays one of his fine grates in his show-window. It looks almost too nice to soil with its elegant variagated tile hearth, etc. Mr. Carter keeps abreast the times and can furnish anything in his line on short notice. See John's window.

There will be a fan and strawberry social given by the ladies of the M. E. church of Philadelphia on Tuesday evening, Jnne 11, 1889, in the Church-yard if the weather is favorable, if not it will be in the church. The proceeds will go to the interests of the church and a good time is expected. All are cordially invited.

MITKS.

William Bobbins, of Franklin, who had his leg amputated above the knee, experienced pain at the point where the limb wu removed, and no relief could be obtained. Finally he went to the cemetery where the dismembered limb was buried, to see if it had been laid away in a cramped condition, and he rearranged and reburied it. Then the pain entirely disappeared, and since then he ha# not been troubled.

The furniture house of Wm. P. Wilson has sent out large bills of goods this vreek. On Wednesday the sales amounted to $205. A fine marbleized silk plush parlor set went to E. E. Stoner's residence and a fine oak bedroom set to the residence of Eph Marsh. The people have at last found out that Mr. Wilson can sell as fina and as cheap goods as the trade demands, and at city prices. It will not pay you to spend car-fare when the same article in furniture can be bought of him for the same money it sells for at Indianapolis less the freight. See his stock and learn prices before purchasing elsewhere.

The Mt. Lebanon church concert that was postponed last week on account of the inclemency of the weather came off Wednesday evening of this week. The program was quite lengthy and well rendered. The Davis Orchestra, of our city, were in attendance and played many choic» selections. Something over $17 wa3 taken in at the door which belongs to the funds of the Sunday-school. Several of our young people were present among whom were the following: Misses Ruby Martin, Madge Nolan, Gertie Binford, Ora Dill, Lizzio Williams and Bell White, and Messrs. James Heffernan, Will Martin, Tom New, Raymond Gerry, Wilber Ramsey and Lucian Curry,

A determined fight is waging between the saloonists and anti-saloouists before the commissioners this week. The case of granting license to Jacob Varner came up yesterday morning and has not terminated at this writing. James A. New and Judge D. S. Gooding appear as counsel against the applicant, and James Mason and John Rochford as attorneys for Yarner. Remonstrances numerously signed have been presented against all the applicants of our city, and should license be granted to any or either of them the temperance people will be conscious of having done their whole duty in the premises. Messrs. New and Gooding are making it interesting for the saloonists and well they feel the force of their arguments and the uncertainty of their cause.

Quite a number of our citizens took in Forepaugh's circus at Indianapolis last Monday.

The Waterworks Commissioners are paid a salary of $25 per year for their services.

Secretary of the State Board of Charities, Alexander Johnson was in the city last week.

Harvey Barrett, of Green, succeeds Quitman Jackson, as teacher at the East building, this city.

The early east bound train was belated at this point, last Monday morning, by a crippled engine.

Lauren Mitchell and Wm. Negley are advertising the drug store of V. L. Early throughout the county.

The Council, at their meeting last Wednesday night, elected D,H. Goble Trustee for the ensuing three years.

Quite a number of our young people witnessed the entertainment at Mt. Lebanon last Wednesday evening.

The Masonic and Odd Fellows societies of Greenfield have donated $75, between them, to the Johnstown sufferers.

The barbers, or at least a few, have concluded that 15 cents will be charged hereafter for a hair cut. Op. Watson is the instigator.

A train with several coaches filled with persons bound for the scenes of the recent great flood disaster passed through this city Sunday. No fare was charged.

The petition for $15,000 was adopted by the Council, Wednesday night to comiiicuce work on the waterworks plant. The coffee has commenced to boil.

Mr. Logan Glascock, traveling salesman for the Straightwood Desk Factory, this place, made a large sale of desks in Hamilton county last week. The sale was the largest ever yet made by an agent of the Company, which speaks well for Mr. Glascock. He left last Monday for Jay county.

Will H. Glascock, county superintendent, steps down and out of office to-mor-row, after having served with credability the people of this county as county superintendent for four years past. He has made a good and efficient officer and turns over his books with few, if any blotches to mar its pages.

The city officers have been granted a raise in salaries, as follows: Mayor, $500 Marshal, $400 Treasurer, $200 Clerk, $200. Following is the levy: City tax 5 cents on each $100, and 25 cents on each poll, school tuition tax 20cts, and 25 cts on poll: special school tax 11 cts, and 25 cents on each poll, for interest on waterworks loan 10 cents: waterworks sinking fund 5 cents.

Mr. Steve White the gentlemanly salesman at the Mammoth Dry Goods Store, entered upon his 3rd year's engagement with that firm this week. His corteousness and gentlemanly bearing toward the legion of customers that patronize that emporium have made him one of the most popular salesmen in the city. He is attentive to business, pleasing in manners and a favorite with all. May his star shine tvith more and more brilliancy, f:

The suit of Charles G. Bouyer vs. the Phoenix Insurance Co., of Chicago, for recovery of damages on a dwelling burnt about a year ago, was settled in favor of the plaintiff, in the Henry circuit court last Saturday, The building was insured for $500. Judgement for $537 was rendered. Formerly, the case was set for hearing in the Hancock circuit court but was taken on a change of venue to Henry-

An exchange says that some time ago a man wrote to the secretary of bis county fair association as follows: "Please offer a premium for the biggest fool in the country. I stopped my home paper and three weeks later a traveling swindler did me for $80 in money. I renewed my subscription and secured all the back numbers, and by the beard of the prophet, the very next issue of the paper after I quit contained a full exposure of the trick that got away with me. I want to hire a dozen men to kick me all around my new barn."

The freeholders of the different townships have filed petitions before the county commissioners with a view to purchasing the gravel roads passing through their respective townships, provided the purchase price meets the sanction of the commissioners and tax-payers. Hancock Gravel Road, Greenfield and Pendleton, Brandywine, Greenfield and New Palestine, Doe Creek, New Palestine and Eastern, Sugarcreek and Fortville, Center and Brandywine, and Prairie Branch Gravel Road. The appraising committee as appointed by the commissioners are Chas. Troy, of Green township, and the county surveyor. The road companies have selected Thomas McClarnon, of this city. Their duty will be to fix a value upon the lines.

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Read the correspondence this week. /1| The S. of V. had a called meeting last Tuesday evening.

We hear rumor of another nail factory. Size it up to suit yourself. The Palestine correspondence arrived too late for publication this week. 3

Read the change in J. Ward Walker's ad. this issue, also the change in Long Branch.

ttyphoid

B. Hayes' wife is dangerously sick fever. Fjijl! account of the Pennsylvania flood, in pother place, this issue.

Odd Fellows Decoration on Friday June, 14. The Greenfield Cornet Band will furnish the music.

Mr. Even Cauldwell from Fremont, Nebraska, is here visiting friends. He was formerly a resident of the county. t^jlliam Peters w$ts elected by the City Council this week as meat inspector, and Minlus Handy as superintendant of the citj^jf the dead.

Remember the meeting at the courthouse Monday night, to make further arrangjcments about the celebration. Let everybody turn out. "Shakespere" was the opening toast at a dramatic dinner, but a young man declined to drink to it because he did not like tp inbibe to ex-S. 0.4. Martin has removed his shoe shop from the Wilson block to his home on West Walnut street. Thomas Orr will iitilize the space for sewing machines.

Jol|n Felt had the second finger on his left hand split to the bone by a base ball the fore part of the week. John can be heard quoting the maxim, "sin and repent ||t leisure."

J. L. Parsons will preach at the Christian church next Sunday. Subject for the morning, "Reasons for the Public Assembly and for the evening, "Was the Delugb of Noah Universal, and How Was it Effected?"

Charles Baldwin while riding at the fair grounds last week lost control of his horse which dashed out through the gate at a breakneck speed, tossing him over its head and badly crippling him iu the right ankle and foot.

Geo. H. Jackson, of Fortville, David Fair, of New Palestine and Rolla McLaaghlin, of Charlottesville, were granted permits by the county commissioners to sell whisky for one year last Wednes day morning.

VBert Frazier, bartender for Roberts & Coffield, was brought before the Mayor last Monday charged with the offense of allowing Charles Matthews, a minor, to play pool. The evidence did not warrant a conviction and Frazier was discharged from custody.

The Union Temperance festival, held in the court-house yard last night, was a great success. Strawberries, ice-cream and cake were served until the supply gave out, and the ladies realized quite a snug sHrh- idr their labors. The proceeds as we understand, go into the temperance fund.

Mr. Daniel Enright, yesterday sold to Mr. A. F. Yetter, of Maple Valley, the following string of horses: Nellie E., by Billie Davis, dam by Viceroy Vicy, by Tasco, dam Viceroy also a young colt dropped by Nellie E., by American Boy, total consideration, $1,070. Mr. Enright informs us that he still has a stable full of good ones.

Read the numerous testimonials in favor of D. F. Hawk's Golden Specific for Rheumatism and Diabetis in another part of this paper. The testimonials are from people of this county and the source is reliable. Mr. Hawk's medicines are in demand and are warranted to cure the most stubborn cases of Rheumatism.

The City Council, at their meeting last Wednesday raised the saloon license to $250. Upon the first reading councilman Huston and Chappuis voted nay as to its adoption and Councilman Sellman, McClarnon, Barr and Henby voted Yea. Upon the second and final reading the ordinace was taken up by sections and unanimously adopted.

The Hon. Addison Duffy, of Greenfield, is suffering from paralysis. His friends are not anticipating his recovery.—Enoch Adams, a young fire bug who has been indicted for stealing horses in Hancock county, was taken to Greenfield to-day.— Mr. Will Watts, and wife visited John Eagan and family at Greenfield Sunday last.—Knightstown Sun.

WHILE the granting of saloon license is engaging the attention of our people, we note the fact that other towns are equally interested. The commissioners of Johnson county, now in session, are coming up as one man and assisting the people in putting down the rum traffic in their midst. Geo. Wells, of Edinburg, has been refused a license. A remonstrance largely signed by the citizens and ministers of that place, brought about the happy result. Let our people and commissioners do likewise and rid our city of the curse.

When S. S. Boots, Jos. Baldwin and El Tyner purchased their bycicles Dr. Boots agreed that if either of them were hurt to treat them free. Everything went along nicely. Boots wiped up the floor of Masonic Hall several times, Baldwin tried to knock out the support in the audience room of the hall, while Tyner run all over the flower-beds at home. Boots thought his services would not be needed, but Baldwin's wheel became unmanagable the first of the week he took a "sider" resulting in a badly sprained ankle. Dr. Boots is standing by his agreement and is taking excellent care of Baldwin as he expects to have Joe practicing Monday, for the bycicle races on July 4th.

Ed Kramas is wrestling with the measles. The recent heavy rains dbmolislied 40,000 bricks for Bell Banker.

A girl baby was born to Mrs. Annie Randall last Tuesday night. Mr. A1 Goble has moved into his new residence on School street

Little Inna Barnett, daughter of Horace Barnett, is afflicted with quinsey. A brick and stone culvert is being put in at the crossing of the branch on Flippo street.

One dozen large cabinets for $2 at Julian's gallery at Wilkinson. Artistic work. 23t8

The mason work on the Gant block was finished this week, and is now ready for roofing.

Wm. Dudding's new residence, which takes the place of the one recently burned, is nearing completion.

Seventy-two tickets were sold here Monday morning for Indianapolis—Forepaugh's show was in the city.

Could the tillers of the soil control the elements they undoubtedly would have vetoed the rainy weather several days ago. $15,000 is the amount fixed by the city for putting in the well, engine, boiler aiyl laying of mains for Main street for the proposed water-works. "To err is human," and our citizens who dis-connected their heating stoves before the recent cold snap made good the error by replacing them.

Walter Baldwin and Will Branham have completed the laying of mains at Eden and will commence on the line next week at Willow Branch.

Our merchant tailor, J. Rhoadarmer, furnished two fine suits for Maxwell parties this week. Mr. R. knows how to fix the boys up in good style.

The Board ot Health is on the rampage, and indictments have been returned against several citizens for not complying with orders. Clean up and save expense.

Frank Wood has purchased the old frame building adjoining the Gant block, and will remove the same and convert it into a barn. It has been an eye-sore for many years and its removal is the proper thing.

The temperance workers are on the aggressive in Greenfield. They are working with a vim and will that betokens good results. Several of our leading citizehs, among whom are some of our best lawyers, are devoting their time and energies in abolishing the curse of the saloon in our midst. Bid them God speed and stand to their shoulders. The saloons in Greenfield must go sooner or later.

Mr. L. H. Hackleman, of Blueriver township, while engaged in sizing joist for a building last Friday week, met with an accident that in nine cases out of ten would have crippled him for life. While wielding an adz he opened up a wound two and a half inches in length, in the fleshy part of his right leg. The cut was also a deep one. It is healing nicely and he is able to be around, supported by crutches.

Marshal Porter received word from Police Headquarters at Terre Haute, to be on the lookout for one John Smith, a noted horse thief,hailing from Marion county, Illinois. He is described as follows: About 22 years of age, 5 feet 9 or 10 inches tall, weighs about 150 pounds, is smooth shaven, black hair, cut short behind, keen black eyes and prominent cheek-bones. Marion county offers $50 for his conviction, while the Sheriff of that county offers $25 for his arrest.

Rev. Will Bryce, brother to Mrs. Marion Steele, was joined in wedlock, Thursday evening of last week, to Miss Clara McGrorty, at Danville, Ky. Mr. Bryce has been ordained as a Presbyterian minister, and has accepted a call from Burlington, New Jersey, and will commence upon his ministry at that place. His new bride is said to be a woman of high culture and refinement. The friends at Greenfield join the REPUBLICAN in extending Mr. Bryce and wife hearty congratulations.

Judge Gooding was announced to speak on temperance at the court-house last Friday night. His deserving popularity as a speaker filled the house until there was not room enough to receive them. The Judge occupied the entire evening and was fearless in his denunciation of the evils of the rum traffic. He had no abuse for the saloon-keeper, but he held up his business to the public gaze in such alight that there was no mistaking his position. The Judge is deeply in earnest in the reformation of the people on the question of saloons, and has proffered his assistance (legally) gratutiously in bringing about this much needed reform. He is a man of ability, does not speak foolishly, and has buckled on the armor of right, justice and humanity, and will battle valiently for the temperance cause in our city and county. James A, New, President of the association, is also working in the same channel, and these men with the better class of society at their backs, with their legal talent, will throw bombs that will cripple the traffic in our city and eventually wipe them out of existence. With such leaders the people should press steadily on and hold every inch of ground gained until the desired results are obtained.

If we kill one license we have done a good work. Dr. Boots is making rapid progress in the art of riding the bycicle. *.

Don't trouble us with sample boxes of strawberies and such perishable articlesDon't think of it.

The wet weather is bad on the corn and the cut worm in some localities is getting in its work.

Eugene Bundy, special judge to try the cases against E. B. Grose, late druggist of our city, presided Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

The frost, on the night of the 22nd, was a serious backset to the strawberry crop. Also the late rains with hot sun had a tendency to rot the berry. The crop will be lighter than last year, although our gardeners claim they will have enough to supply the market.

The ladies of the Presbyterian church will give their flower entertainment at Masonic Hall on Wednesday night, June 19th. Let all remember the date and give them a full house, as they are putting themselves to heavy expense in order to please. The public can rest assured that they will be well entertained.

John W. Trees, of Warrington, had a a surgical operation performed last Friday, the removal of the metatarsal bone of the right foot. The trouble was brought about by an injury received while in Florida, about two years ago. The surgeons were Dr. Marsh, of Boonsburg, Dr. Rawlins, of Maple Valley, and Dr. Trees, of Warrington.

Last Sunday was Children's Day at the Christian Church, and the exercises by the children, at night, was above the standard. The ladies had decorated the rostrum elaborately with cedar and flowers, which formed a beautiful background for the smiling boys and girls as in turn they took their places before the audience. The exercises consisted of songs, recitations, responsive readings, etc., all of which were given in a pleasing manner. The little girls were dressed in white, and with their wreaths and gar- v, lands of "rosies" were indeed as beautiful as the emblems they bore. The audience was large and attentive, and were well repaid for listening to the exercises.

Sunday-Schools.

CHRISTIAN.

Attendance 186 Contribati«n -.510 W

PRESBYTERIAN.

Attendance 143 Contribution -82 37

METHODIST.

Attendance. 212 Contribution S3 01

Assension Service Next Sunday.

The services will be conducted next Sabbath morning at the M. E. church, this city, at 10:30 o'clock. The sermon will be preached by Rev. Ford, of Indianapo-' lis, after AVhich Judge Elliott will adress the congregation. Special preparations have as been made for the occasion, and a rich treat in the musical program is assured. Let there be a good audiance for the ser vice will be profitable and pleasing.

The New Superintendent.

The trustees of the various townships met at the county superintendent's office last Monday to select the incoming superintendent. Considerable caucusing was indulged in and not until late in the afternoon did they arrive at a conclusion. Three candidates were in the field, namely, J. H. Barrett, Brandywine township, W. A. Woods, Brandywine township, and S. Q. Jackson, Center township. Two ballots were taken, resulting in no election. There seeming to be an inclination toward Jackson that gentleman by the unanimous consent of the trustees was made the choice for county superintendent. The four Republican trustees gave Geo. S. Wilson a complimentary vote. The new superintendent will assume control of the office to-morrow. Mr. Jackson is a young man of energy and ambition, and has the ability to administer the duties and responsibilities of the office to the satisfaction of all, we believe. The REPUBLICAN bids him God speed.

Youthful Shufflers of the "Spots."

Saturday night last, Marshal Porter, with Deputies Johnson and Welsh received word that a "poker" game was in progress at the East side brick blacksmith shop. The officers repaired to the place, surrounded the house but were denied admission, whereupon a forced entrance was made and the entire gang captured. The boys were brought before the Mayor singly, last Monday, and sharply questioned by His Honor and Prosecutor Reynolds about their conduct, but like drawing blood from a turnip, they found no blood there. The boys claimed that no betting was going on and that they never had gambled, each telling his story well. They were releasetl for the present at least, as their was no positive evidence to convict them, Before being released however, they were required to put their signatures to a sworn statement of facts concerning the matter. The lessons they have learned by this circumstance, will probably be one of importance, and check them in their foolish and unlawful career. Experience is a good teacher, and we trust it will have a good effect in this case, and that the boys will go and sin no more. We omit the names of the boys this time but we give all fair warning that they must stop. The boys want to be careful and not commit perjury in addition to gamblings