Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 18 July 1895 — Page 4

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AT Richmond the suit of the State Attorney General against the city of Richmond for an unexpended school fund balance of $10,000 begun by Green Smith, is now being pushed by the present Attornep General, Win. A. Ketcham. It seems as though the new law, both in letter and spirit is to be ignored and the office ruii and worked for ail there is in it. It was ever thus, a public office is a private snap.

EVES' the colleges cave caught the gpound swell. Yale this year will graduate 104 republicans. 40 democrats and Six pvohibitionsts. Formerly most co'-lege graduates were free traders aud therefore naturally inclined towards the democratic party, though they were quite likely to drift ioto the republican camp after a littlr practisal experience. But free trade dosen't "go," even with college boys.

IF A dwelling house valued at $1,200, and which pays a per centage on that amount, is assessed at $1,000 for taxation what taxable value should be placed on a business block valued at $20,000 or over and paying a good per centage on that amount. The Board of Review should equalize the taxable value of all propertygo that all pay alike—the poor man for his little home and the rich man for hi3 rental property.

EVERY ay from one to a dozen people die at the hands of some crazy person. As a rule the relatives or friends of the person knew that they were insane, but lor some reason or another they were not placed in an asylum or some other place where th*y could not harm others. There should be no hesitancy on this subject. People who are not responsible for their actions should be cared for in such a way that innocent people would not be made to suffer and in many cases die because of such unrestrained irresponsibility. The State does not do her duty when sh«does not properly care for and restrain all insane people.

|Y THE warrants for the arrest of the men charged with being implicated in the murder of Thomas Myers at Gem were irregular in two points and the men had to be held at Elwooi until new papers could be sent. One irregularity was the name of Joel Minnick, the man making the affidavit was omitted from the warrant. The other irregularity was in the

Clerk's certificate. Clerk Sample, in filling tip the blank form, failed to erase the printed name of the Clerk in the irords "J, Ephraim Mf.rih, Clerk, etc." and writing in his own. That is what •is comes of allowing the Democrat to foist upcn the county bJanbs th*t will last for 20 years. Old forms cause mistakes |sg

Marriage JMcenae

Fred C. Smith and Amelia E. Frenli. Wm. Andis and Media Stephenson.

Hot Weather Headaches Are Mostly Due to the Eyes.

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The intense heat and "glare" of the sun weaken—often! permanently injure—the sight. A pair of suitable glasses will remedy all this. We 11 make a scientific examination—tell you what glasses are best suited for your eyes— and fit and adjust them without extra charge.

Eyeglasses or Spectacles, $1.00.

Jeweler and Optician, Greenfield, Ind.

[HE GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN

PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY.

Vol.. :G. No. 29—Entered at the PoBtoiSceae 80 mii-cius mall matter. W. S. MONTGOMERY,

Publisher acd Proprietor

CALIFORNIA'S fruit crop of 1S94 was es-r.-ated at $30,000,000. This year it will vreed that. This is better than her gold rsi'tPS.

THE Cuban insurrectionists are gainiug wind. Spain, however, proposes to s, 'i! over 60,000 additional troops.

EVERY once in a while some one speaks a third term for Cleveland. It is not third term, but his second, that is nirrying people right now.

THERE is quite a good deal of dysseniery in thfc city. For gome reason it came early this year. The physicians however seem to have controlled it successfully in all cases, but as an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure all persons should guard themselves very carefully in regard to their eating and drinking, and if passible escape all forms of the disease.

M. A. FEY,

THE big financial debate by R. G. Horr, of the New York Tribune and Wm. Harvey author of Coin's Financial school began in Chicago Tuesday. Mr. Horr is one of the brightest wittiest and best posted of the gold standard men, while Mr. Harvey is well up on the silver side of the question. This is a debate where both sides are represented and fair play will prevail. By reading this debate oue will be well posted on the financial question. A chapter of Coin's book is debated each day, and the debate will last ten days. On the question of the silver dollar being 1 he unit of value and the money of the censtltution. Mr. Harvey had the best of the debate yesterday.

SPIRITUALISM.

Hancock County Not Only Has Trance Mediums or Clairvoyants, But a Developing Medium,

Lafayette Ellsburg, who lives near Cowden's school house, Brandywine township, in an interview with the REPUBLICAN, says that for a number of years he has possessed peculiar and remarkable powers. He has for the past eight years been able by these powers to cure sick headache in a few minutes, and also to cure more stubborn diseases, such as neuralgia and rheumatism. Although a healer, he has not practiced it much aud never for pay, as he does not desire to violate any laws.

Later he developed mediumistic power and claims to have held interviews with spirits from the other world. Mr. Ensbury not only possesses the power of a medium himself but has the faculty of developing the power in others, and is known as a developing medium. He has developed his wife, Mrs. Emma Ellsbury so that she is known as a slate writer and his 12 year old daughter Nellie is also showing the powers of a medium. His daughter Flora who is not quite 14 years old, is the most remarkable one of all. She is not only a slate writer, but is a clairvoyant or trance medium.

She sees spirits and they talk through her. They claim persons can sit with her and that she can see their departed friends and the spirits through her will talk to them. Mr. Ellsbury says the language used is frequently entirely different from that one would expect from his daughter. She communes with the spirits and the language used by her is their language and not her own, she only being the instrument. One of Hancock county's most noted and honored citizens, who died a few years since, she claims, is her controlling spirit. She. has a number of other controls in slate writing, but never heard of any other In this life, as the spirits say they in life resided in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois or elsewhere.

We also interviewed Flora, the little girl, and she said she possessed all the powers ascribed to her by her father. She knew nothing at all about how she did them, or why, only that she would go off apparently in a trance, see spirits and say what she did. The little girls are bright, pretty and innocent, and with the exception of the powers their father claims for them, are no doubt the same as other little girls of their age. Mr. Ellsbury is honest in his claim and invites investigation. He says he has given a number of private seances here in Greenfield and that there are a good many spiritualists here. He invited the editor of the REPUBLICAN to come with any friends he might select ti]his house |ind Le would hold a seance to prove his powers.

He desires in the near future to give a public seance in Greenfield. He claims there is no conflict between his spiritualistic powers and religion. We know nothing«of his power, bet simply give what he claims. „,,,

A Slander Suit.

William A. Wileon. by his attorneys, Poulson & McBane, has brought suit against Mrs. Delilah Fort, charging her with slander and asking $2,000 damages. He alleges that she accused him of stealing eorn from her. They are neighbors, living ill Green township, a mil* south cf Eden.

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GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY, JULY 18 1895.

THE MYEKS MURDER.

The Officers Ot the Foresters Think Myers Was Poisoned—Arrests Maue Saturday.

Chief Ranger Lispenard, of Logansport, and Joel Minnick, of Elwood, were here Saturday representing the Order of Foresters in the Myers murder mystery. Their theory is that Myers was poisoned, is dead and buried somewhere in the vicinity of Gem. Two of the men implicated in the case were absent about four hours in the afternoon before they claimed Myers died in the evening, and the supposition is they were preparing a place in which to place the body. Diligent search is to be instituted around Gem and in the direction the men are supposed to have taken ,in going to Clifford.

Warrants were issued by Justice JEnos Geary, for Dr. and Mrs. T. A. Cox, A. F. Burnett and Dr. or druggist Frank Lytle, all of Elwood. An affidavit was made by Joel Minnick charging that Myers was murdered and that they were implicated. The warrants were taken to Anderson by Minnick, and at 10 o'clock that night a telephone message from Sheriff John Starr at Elwood stated that he had Burnett and Lytle under arrest, but that Mrs. Cox had suddenly departed Friday. The plot thickens and the belief here now is that Myers was poisoned, although no citizen of Hancock couaty ever saw the dead body.

Burnett is a well known plate glass worker iu Elwood and Lytle conducts a small drug store an East Main street there. When Sheriff Starr came to take the men to Greenfield it was discovered that the warrants were faulty, and that the men could not be removed from the jail there until new warrants were procured. Word was telephoned the Hancock county officials and the warrants were fixed properly and sent off Sunday morning and Rurnett and Lytle will probably be brought here today.

The wife of Dr. Cox has left Elwood. Her whereabouts are unknown, but it is the general opinion that she has gone to Franklin, Johnson county. A warrant has been issued for her arrest, as she is wanted to tell what she knows of the death of Myers, and if possible furnish some clew as to what disposition was made of the remains.

The latest reports show that Dr. Cox is in Texas, located in Vienna, a small town near San Antonio. The men took their arrest coolly and said they had expected it for the past two or three days. They claim they know nothing about Myers more than that he was taken sick at Gem, Ind. The arrest of Lytle created some excitement, as he was little known to Elwood citizens, and never suspected. He claims he merely went to Gem to see the sick man at Dr. Cox's request.

Here is Something Good

Any one who observes a company of traveling men as they meet in a hotel lobby, will go from place to place together will subscribe to the sentiment that these commercial salesmen do business on a plane higher than that of the average townsman. Watch the former as they meet, perhaps competitors trying to sell to the same local merchants and realizing that if oue sells, the other must sell just that much less. When any one speaks doubtfully of the character of one of these fellow stragglers for business, he will find the whole fraternity ready to take up their friend's cause and defend him to the last. Business men of a city could learn a valuable lesson from this. It is not to be supposed that these travelers have no misunderstandings. They do. But they settle them among themselves and to the outside present a solid front If the business men of any town could work on such a basis, you could not hold down such a town. It would grow and improve all the time.—Ex

Mind Your P'».

Persous who patronize papers should pay promptly, for the pecuniary prospects of the press have a peculiar power in pushing forward public property. Pay the publisher promptly his pocketbook is kept plethoric by promptly paying patrons, he puts his pen to his paper in peace, his paragraphs are more pointed and pungent, and he paints pictures of present passing events to the perusing public. Paste this precious piece of proverbial philosophy in some particular place where all persons can peruse it—Ex.

Yes, and do not forget that publishers do more to push the progress of a population than any other possible person, and his pen is put to the paper with great pleasure when his patron promptly pays.

Dr. J. H. Justice's Father Dead.

John J. Justice, aged 68 years, one of Markleville's aged and respected citizens, died there Sunday afternoon from softening of the brain. He leaves a widow and four children, two of them, Dr. W. A. Justice, of Eden, and Dr. John H. Justice, of Greenfield, being residents of this county. The funeral will occur at Markleville Wednesday at 2 o'clock and be in charge of the Masonic fraternity, of which he was an honored member

DEATHS.

As reported by C. W. Morrison & Son, Undertakers. Freda Marie Rocke'eller aged 6 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Noble Rockefeller, in northwest Greenfield, Sunday night, July 14. Funeral Tuesday at 9:30 a. m. at Park cemetery.

The Sunday Schools.

Sunday, July 14 th, 1895. Attend'e. Coll. Christian 131 82 55 M. E. Church.........! .253 4 00 Presbyterian. 86

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Wednesday's Daily.

Miss Clara Reed, of Indianapolis, is a guest of her aunt, Mrs. Dr. W. R. King. Mrs. Joseph Martin has returned from a visit with her brother at Dnpont, Jefferson county.

W. H. Beckner and T. S. Rucker, of Arlington, brought a load of brooms to Greenfield today.

It is reported onthe streets that John L. McNew is dead, but it is a mistake yet he is very sick.

Mrs. J. D. Conklin, of Kentland, is visiting her children, A.- P. Conklin and Mrs. Frank Morgan, here.

Mrs. J. H. Smith and her mother, Mrs. Sellers, of Indianapolis, left today for a few days visit on Lake Manitau.

Mrs. J. N. Moulden and Miss Carrie Ireland, of Anderson, who were visiting at J. H. Moulden's, went home to-day.

Miss Etta Howden, who has been staying with Isaiah Kite, has gone to Indianapolis to spend a^week with her parents.

Mrs. M. E. Elston, of Indianapolis, who has been visiting Lon Tyner and family for a week past, returned home today.

The terrific wind of last night played havoc with plums, pears and apples, blowing hundreds of bushels to the ground.

The Pittsburg woman who presented her husband with four babies, is thought to be a trifle ambitious, even for the new woman.

Robert Martin will go to Irvington tomorrow for a visit with Errett Graham. The boys are going to Bethany Park and will camp out.

Today Capt. Snow traded Edward Earl a couple of lots in the exchange addition for a horse, buggy and harness. The rig is now for sale.

Two women of doubtful reputation, were in our city last night. Marshal Scott geve them notice to leave at once, which they did.

Will White has been confined to his home with sickness. He has the flux, which complaint seems to be epidemic, as there are many cases in the city.

Mrs. M. H. Gant and her cousin, Miss Nellie Wilson from Indianapolis, who have been visiting Mrs. Theodore Beeson at Bentonville came home today.

Rev. J. L. Franklin and family left today for Lawrenceville, 111., where they go to take part in a colored camp meeting. They will be gone about two weeks.

Jacob Kraus, who intends putting in the clothing and gents' furnishing store in the west room of the old Randall block, is here shaping it up this week. He expects to open up in .two or three weeks.

Rev. J. L. Barclay and family left for Johnson county, today. He goes to Pleasant Hill to assist Rev. W. L. Martin in a quarterly meeting and will be absent over Sunday.

Rev. Nethercut and wife, J. T. and J. E. Hatfield with their families, and Mrs. J. H. Bragg, have returned from Mountain Lake Park, Md. They had a delightful time. Rev. N. and wife and Mrs. Bragg were also at Atlantic City and enjoyed the ocean.

While A. P. Conklin and O. O. Souders were out driving Monday, Mr. Conklin's large gray pacer stumbled and fell, tearing the skin, flesh and part of the membrane off of his knees, letting the synovial fluid out. This will probibly make him stiff and ruin him.

Wm. Johnson and wife left this morning for Dalton Station, III., for a visit with their daughter, Mrs. Dalle Patterson. They will be gone about ten days. Wm. took his gun and fishing tackle, and will spend most of his time in gun ning and fishing. Look out for "fish" stories when Wm. returns.

"Ad-Suggester" is the title of a booklet just issued by Nelson Chesman & Co., St. Louis, Mo. It contains about 250 "catchy" illustrations, applicable to advertising different articles. Nicely printed, in convenient form. Price 25 cents.

"Bill" Nicholson had full sway here Sunday. One of the boys, however, said he got so dry he d^d not know where he was to stay all night. This same party said if one knew the combination, worked it about daylight Sunday morning and then stayed with the job he conld keep his whistle wet all day. Marshal Scott and Deputy Marshal J. A. Ljnum have their eagle eyes on all suspicious places and even a daylight combination won't work long. "Bill" Nicholson is here to sta^.

The envelope machine at the Cotton States and Internattonal Exposition will be one of the most interesting operative exhibits in Machinery Hall. A roll of paper is started in one end of a machine, and at the other end the complete envelope, made, gummed and packed in boxes comes out. The paper is cut into shape and gummed, the envelopes folded, sealed, and counted and packed all by machinery. The gum is dried on the envelopes by a series of rapidly revolving fans, so that there is no sticking together.

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For fresh bread, pies, cakes, candies, oysters in all styles, or warm meals, call at Harry Regula's bakery, on West Main street. iW c* 4 36tf

The Board of Directors of the Greehfleld Building and Loan Association have made an order reducing the premium on all loans to 13c per share per week. This practically makes the rate 8 per cent.

'onK CORCORAN. Sec'y lldwtt For pure drugs, patrnt. medicines, paints, 0ils »uid,vaMiteV« -Cali ou- «V.' A. Wilkin* No. 81 Mftinitttet.

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A Sweeping Clearance' Sale!

JULY 20 AND 22.

75cts.

HATS. HATS.

All of our $1.25, 1.50 and 2 00 stiff and soft hats at

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And many others worth $2.50 and 3.00 included,

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WHITE •& SERVICE,

20 W. Main Stf, Randall's old stand.

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Shoes, Slippers, Bats, Dnderwear an Skirts. 4':

Men's $1.50, 1.75 and 2.00 Shoes at

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Ladies' Shoes, worth 81.50, 1.75 and 2.00, at

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Misses' Shoes, worth $1.25 and 1.50, for

A|»D YOUTH'S $UII8!

The price we place on them is making them sell faster than the proverbial "hot cakes." 1.000 strictly all wool sack and frock suits, in light and dark colors, are being sold at

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a suit. The cloth and trimmings are worth more than that, without counting a cent for the labor. Every suit is made in a firstclass manner, seams are sewed with silk we use high-grade linings and only the best of labor. The suits are worth 10, 12 and 15 dollars. You can buy them for

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AT THE

INDIANAPOLIS

V. L. EARLY, Pres.

Are We to Have a Sewer System?

The City Council met as a committee Saturday night and talked over the question of putting in a sewer system here in Greenfield. The Council are favorable to the idea. It will come up at the regular meeting Wednesday night. What do the people think about it? It is now up for discussion.

Will yoa not assist us in swelling the weekly REPUBLICAN'S list to 3,000? See offer elsewhere.

Lee Barrett want'to HftgfWhittnto today in (1M LATENT ot

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