Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 19 December 1895 — Page 4
I" THE GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN
PUBLISHED KVKBY THURSDAY.
Vol. 16. No. 51- Entered at tlie Fo»tofflce«« 1 Mend-elan mall matter. /. W.S.MONTGOMERY, publisher and Proprietor.
CireoMon This Week, 2,725.
THE people very generally approve President Cleveland's message to Congress on the Venezuela question. We 'want no more British aggression and possession on American soil, either in North or South America.
THE British will be wanting a new suryey on the streets of New Jerusalem presently. The Chicago Inter-Ocean recently had a cartoon which illustrated Johnny Bull's greed for land and gold, in great style. When it was discovered tnere was gold in Alaska John Bull wanted a new survey so he could gobble some of the gold fields there, as he had in Africa. He wants the gold fields of Venezuela recently discovered, claims more territory and demands a new survey. It having occurred to him that the golden streets of T^wJerusalem might be available for British greed, he has sent to St. Peter and demanded a "new survey." Gold, gold, gold, is the god of Johnny Bull, and many people in this country are howling for the single gold standard, cni helping him out.
A GENERAL fight is being made upon the street improvements of our city. Parties on Walnut, North, Spring and Pratt streets, have united and employed attorneys, and we understand, intend to make a determined fight against the payment of the assessments for the improvement of these streets. We seriously jubt the propriety of their actions. Tiie part that some of our citizens have t.aken in these proceedings would not confer much credit upon them. Some of them, we suspect, would not care for tht public to know their position in the matter. The contractors have also emp'o\ ed counsel, and it promises to be a light to a finish. If the assessments are .ut collectable, the contractors will be the sers, not the city. The contractors that are interested are: C. M. Kirkpatrick, William H. Peters, Parker & Ery and Kokomo Cement Walk Co. When the cases are finally decided, we predict that the property holders will be sorry that they did not settle outside of court. Twenty-two cases have been filed. The attorneys for the plaintiffs are, Robert Williamson, R. A. Black, W. P. Bidgood, Marsh & Cook. The contractors are represented by Spencer fc Binford, Felt & Jackson, of this city, Holstein & Barrett, of Indianapolis, and C. C. Shirley, of Kokomo.
J. H. Rottman'a Big Furniture Store And Undertaking .Establishment. A REPUBLICAN reporter was recently shown through J. H. Rottman's big furniture store in his new block on North State street. Much to our astonishment the stock fills the entire building from basement to garret.. There is an elevator running from the basement to the upper stories so that transportation of both freight and passengers is easy. The store is divided into departments, certain goods being in the basement, others in the two big first floor rooms and still other more bulky goods in the 2nd floor rooms, while the 4th floor is used for surplus stock. The stock is large, new, first-class and up-to-date, with prices on them that all can well afford. Mr. Rotfcman es'specially desires that all call and inspect hW stock. You will there find goods that will make elegant Christmas presents, both useful and ornamental.
You will enjoy looking through the big store and seeing the beautiful goods, whether you buy or not, all are welcome.
The undertaking department is in charge of Alfred H. Rottman, who is thoroughly equipped, qualified and prepared to do work of this kind in a prompt, careful, considerate and courteous manner. The line of goods in this department is quite large and complete.
A Fine Car and] Some Elegant Products Will be Exhibited Here free. The Northern Pacific Railroad Land department's World's Fair Product Car will be at GREENFIELD on FRIDAY, DEC. 20, 1895. The display in this car is highly interesting and instructive and is open for inspection free of charge. It contains a comprehensive collection of the fauna and flora, cereal, fruit, mineral and vegetable products of the States traversed by the line of the Nerthern Pacific Railroad, comprising Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. There are also samples of wood, wool, building stone, coal and in fact specimens of all industrial products to be obtained along our line. The numerous scenic views and collection of mounted birds and animals add greatly to the interest and variety of the display so that not only the farmer, fruit grower, lumberman, miner, manufacturer, gardner, tourist, hunter, homeseeker, student and art lover are interested but in fact all classes of people will find much to admire. Remember it is entirely free.
Deaths.
As reported by A. H. Rottman. undertaker. Edward Thomas, son of John Thomas, died at the residence of his father on N. State street, Saturday, Dec. 14, of diphtheria, aged 19 years. Private funeral, Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p. m. Interment at Park cemetery.
BURNED TO THE GROUND.
A BIG FIRE AX THE GLASS WORKS
The Entire Flattening Building of The S. R. Wells Window Glass Works Barned Last Night.
Just as most of our citizens were sitting at the supper table Sunday night enjoying the evening Lord's day meal, the cry of fire was heard to resound throughout the city, and then came the shrill cry of the fire whistle, which startled every citizen and our streets were soon filled with men running in every direction and women crying as if their hearts would break.
The big blaza in the west soon told the story and a general stampede was made for the glass works. The flames rolled hundreds of feet in the air as the structure was of piue, and the black smoke intermingled with the flames, made a sight never before witnessed by many of our people. "The glass works are on fire," was the general wail that went up, and as our citizens think highly of this plant, all took part in trying to subdue the flames. Ou arriving at the scene we found that the flattening house ©f the S. Wells window glass works was burning. It seems that Superintendent John Borrey was working on a gas leak, when the connection broke and let the full force of a four-inch gas main loose in the buildin j. Mr. Borrey, who is a powerful man, undertook to hold the gas in until the watchman could turn it off, but the pressure was too much for his strength and the gas escaped in spite of him, and in a few moments a terrific explosion followed, setting on fire the entire building. Mr. Borrey managed to escap®, crawling out through the fire. He was very severely burned about his face and hands. The fire department was called out and four streams of water were turned on, so that the flames were confined largely to the one building. It was a close call for the big factory and several other bnildings. The Hollweg & Reese bottle factory was on fire several times, but was put out by volunteers. The loss on the Wells factory will be* about $15,000, largely covered by insurance.
SPARKS FROM THE FIRE.
Work was commenced at once clearing away the debris, and a new building will go up as soon as a full force of men can complete it.
The fire department got out in "good time and worked faithfully until 10 p. m. They received the highest praise from all fair minded people. Of course there are always a few kicks, but people who know what the duties of a fireman are, claim that no better work could have been done. That "old horse" that there has been so much kicking about, got there with his heavy load in good time.
There were four streams of water in use for five hours, or a total flow of an inch and a half stream for twenty hours, and there was when the "out" whistle blowed. still six feet of water in the reservoir. Now quit kicking, -about the water works. The firemen enjoyed the lunch sent out to them by Mrs. Wells and all,join in expressing thanks.
Dr. Brunner reports Mr. Borrey getting along as well as could be expected.
OBITUARY.
Edward Thomas, tha oldest son and child of Emma and John S. Thomas, was born May 28, 1877, and died Dec. 14, 1895, at the residence of his father in this city after an illness of but one week of diphtheria and heart trouble.
He was a young man well known among the citizens of this city and all speak in highest terms of him as a rising young man and all exceeding regret his early death. Among his many friends, both young and old, he was honored as a truthful and trustworthy companion, an upright, conscientious boy, and a God fearing young man. Quiet and unassuming in manner, he won the respect and confidence of all. His gentlemanly conduct on all occasions exhibited that quality which should be emulated by all his associates and friends. His past was exemplary, his future is with God.
It is sad, especially to his father, brothers and sisters, to thus loose a son and brother just entering upon the threshold of manhood. This bitter cup is indeed full. Not yet nineteen years old, his sweet life was ushered into the unknown, yet it will be long years ere our rememberance of him will be obliterated.
The last sad rites were performed Sunday afternoon at the Park cemetery by Rev. Gard, and the presence of many friends testified to his standing among his acquaintances.
Edward is no more. The father has lost a dutiful son, the brothers and sisters a loving and cheerful brother, and the young people of this city a sweet companion. "God is just" but it was hard to loose him.
Marvelous Results.
Erom a letter written by Rev. J. Gunderman, of Dimondale, Mich., we are permitted to make this extract. "I have no hesitation in recommending Dr. King's New discovery as the results were almost marvelous in the case of my wife. While I was pastor of the Baptist church at River Junction she was brought down with pneamonia succeeding la grippe. Terrible paroxysms of coughing would ast hours with little interruption and it seemed as if she could not survive them. A friend recommended Dr. King's New Discovery it was quick in its work and highly satisfactory in results." Trial bottles free at M. C. Qaigley's drug store. Regular size 50c and $1.00. 14yl
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THOSE WHO HATE HAD DIPHTHERIA
The Disease Seems to Have Run Its Course in this City. Below we publish a list of thoSe who have had the diphtheria here this fall and winter, with their ages:
Ada Catt, 2 years old, died Quela Thomas, 3, died May Burtch, 7 Birdie Smith, 13 Josaph Smith, 7 Pearl Lafollette, 6 Clearance Lafollette, 4: Lavon Carr, 8 Grace Lewis, 11 Goldie Lewis, 8, died Sheridan Lewis, 5 Charles Sharkey,,3: •*. Herman Koch 5: Ina Schinn, 8 Lulu Nigh, 5. died John Nigh, 3 Earl Smith, 10 Arthur Chandler, 12: Wm. R. Chandler, 15: Lena Walker, 10 died:
Thompson, 6:
Wilbur Lynum, 8 Bessie Carr, 14, died: Cuyler Carpenter, 9: Lewis Archibald, 1 Elva Brown, 8 Horace Jeffries, 8, died: Myrtle Smith, 15 Lena Hook, 24 Mrs. Wa, Mitchell, Jr., 13: Eugene Butts, 13 Nellie Hufford, 11 Cooper Ham, 16 Bertha Orr, 8 Raymond Orr, 4 Mrs. A. S. Orr, 31 Four children of McQuaid, oue died
George Tague, 12 Nema Synder, 22 Lewis Walker, 2: Hugh Goble, 6 Hazel Havens, 12, died Ed Thomas, 20, died Ray Sample, 8 Walter McDaniel, 10 Altogerher there have been 49 cases and 10 deaths. The schools have not been as largely attacked as one would have supposed. Twenty-two of. those having the disease were not in school at all, and eight others had not been in for several weeks before they were sick which leaves 19 out of the 49 for the schools. Of these all were sent home whenever the disease appeared in the family to which they belonged, or the child showed the slightest symptoms of sickness. Supt. Wilson and the teachers have] exercised great care in protecting theghealth of the children. Dr. John P. Black, Secretary of the Board of Health, also deserves praise for the vigorouse fight he has made to quarantine the disease. He has had strong opposition from many families and also from some of the doctors in certain cases. The only safe rule is to quarantine all suspicious cases, as a mistake that direction does only a slight injury to one family, whereas if a case of diphtheria is not strictly quaran tlned the disease may be spread to many families and numerous deaths caused. Take no chances. The disease seems to have about run its course here, as there is not a case at present.
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"I WON'T LIVJS HERE.'
Says Mrs, John Roland, of Railroad Street. "I won't live in Greenfield." Mrs. John Roland made the above [remark Tuesday a. m. to her husband and left the house crying and started for Indianapolis.
Mr. and Mrs. Roland have lived here only a short time, and it seems that their domestic relations have not been what Cupid intended, as they have, according to their neighbors, bad frequent quarrels.
Roland is a brick moulder, but at present is working lor Wm. Tollen & Co. picking chickens, and Mr. Tollen says he is a good hand, but it seems that he was not good enough to please his spouse.
When last seen she was out by the glass works, going at a speed that would be a credit to the ordinary Greenfield race horse, and bellowing at every jump. Getting to be a great place, this Greenfield.
Since the above was in type, Mrs. Roland has returned and now seems satisfied with Greenfield.
Deaths.
As reported by C. W. Morrison & Son Undertakers. Infant Shaw. 6-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Shaw, near Fountaintown, Friday morning, Dec. 13, of diphtheria. Funeral Friday evening at Hanover cemetery.
Nolan Tracy, 7-year-old son of Mrs. Maggie Tracy, at home of John Rafferty, near Fountain town, Sunday morning, Dec. 15, of rheumatism of heart. Funeral at Greenwood Tuesday Tuesday.
Changes in Low Firms.
The first of the year the firm of Felt & Jacskon will be dissolved. Mr. Felt will practice law alone and occupy the office in the Dudding & Moore block, recently vacated by trustee W. H. Thompson. Mr. Jackson will form a partnership with Robt. L. Mason and they will occupy the rooms now occupied by the firm of Felt & Jackson, in the L. C. Thayer block.
Money to loan on mortgages. J. H. Binford. Dr. Price's Cream Baking Powder
World's Pair HlflMst flMal md Dlpl«a»
HE DIFFERENCE.
Tennyson could take a worthless sheet of paper, write a poem oa f\nl make it wortn $65,000. THAT'S GENIUS.
Vanderbilt can write a few wor^s on a sheet of paper and make it worth $5,000,000. THAT'S CAPITAL.
The United States can take an ounce and a quarter ofgold, stamp upon it an "Eagle Bird" and make it worth $20. THAT'S MONEY.
A mechanic can take mate-rial worth $5 and make it into watch springs worth $1,000. THAT'S SKILL.
A merchant can take an article worth $1 and sell it for $1.50. THAT'S BUSINESS.
Some people will go to Indianapolis to buy goods when they can save money by trading at home. THAT'S FOOLISHNESS.
A laborer works ten hours a day for $3 par day. THAT'S LABOR.
The writer of this could write a check for $800,000, but it woukln't be worth anything. THAT'S ROUGrH.
But when we sell you dolls childrens sets of dishes, china, glassware, lamps and fancy baskets below all competition at home or abroad, and have the best line to select from, THAT'S REALITY.
F. S. HAMMEL'S CHINA STORE.
Grocery
Christmas Candies
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Should be perfect, eitlur b* tbf kii ^ess of Providence, or properly fiu'ed spectacles, in order thai- all may lul appreciate their
Christmas Gifts
Why not aid those failing t*ves by making your present a pair ol uolri, silver or alumnum spectacles correctly adjusted by
HUSTON
GRADUATE
FIMJS BOUSES.
Mottling attracts More Attention Than A Preity Horse. W. H. Ripple, representing the well known importers cf German Coach horse*, is in the city stopping at the livery barn of Smith & Thompson on N. State street. He has with him one of this well known breed of hor:es, wnich is a beauty, and even those who have no intention of buying, pronounce this breed as the best now ou the market. The Coachman, a well known horse paper published at Kentland, Ind., says— "There is no industry that should have more impressive demand npon the stock growers of America at. this time, than the raising of good Coach road horses, and this should be estimated in its broadest scope.
Stop in at the new brick barn and see the horse Mr. Ripple has with him, and you will join with us in saying that he is as pretty as a man ever pulled a ribbon over. j1 Holiday Excursions via feunsyluauia Lisa*
On December 24th, 25th and 31st, 16M, and January 1st, 1896, excursion tickets will be sold from ticket stations on the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pittsburg to points on those lines, valid to return until January 2nd, 1896. For details please apply to nearest PennBylvaoia Line ticket agent. 18dw
L. A: DAYIS,
be pleased to order it for you.
THE OLD RELIABLE
JEWELER:.
Wishes to announce the arrival of his J|
J^QVO holiday £tocR. Watches, 5 Clocks,
Jewelry, Silverware. Novelties.
You want the best. This is your chance. Having adopted the spot cash plan, we are enabled this year to offer you goods at bed rock prices. Must close out our stock before moving to our new roon, and will give holiday the benefit of our great cut in prices. All goods engraved free of charge. Come early and avoid the rush.
OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE'
To See Is To Believe.
We do not claim to have the largest, the finest, nor the cheapest
stock of Holiday goods in the country, but merely ask you to call and
see what we have, the amount we have, the quality of our goods and
our prices. Our line consists of Books, Albums, Toilet Cases, Glove,
Handkerchief, Fan, Jewel, Cuff and Collar Boxes, Perfumes, Gold Pens,
Toilet Goods, Pocket Knives, Cigars, etc. Call early, and in case you
want something in our line which we do not have in stock, we will
Yours Respectfully,
CRESCENT PHARMACY
SHOE SALE!.
Misses, 11-2, 75 cents, regular $1.50 Shoes.
Child's 7-10J, 50 cents, regular $1.00 Shoes.
Men's Fine $1.5® Shoes —_____ 95 cents
Men's good heavy shoes _____ 88 cents &
Thirty-three pairs boys $1.50 shoes 98 cents
Fifty-three pairs mfn's $2.50 and $3.00 shoes $1.28
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These are equally as good ibargains as those of our last annual sale, and most of the ladies' goods are patent tip and up-to-date in style. These goods will be put on sale SATURDAY and ^vill continue until all of them are sold. f.
REMEMBER 4'\
Our Neckwear, a'gfll Our Hats, Our Umbrellas, Our Suspenders, Our Underwear,
Any of which makes a handsome Xmas present.
WHITE & SERVICE.
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