Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 26 December 1895 — Page 4
THE GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN
PUBLISHED JBVEBY THURSDAY.
VOL. 16, No. 52- Entered at the Foatefficeaa* aoond-olase mall matter. W. 8. MONTGOMERY,
Publisher and Proprietor.
Circulation This Week, 2,725,
CLEVELAND is to be commended for seeking even at this late day to improve the war record that he made while Lincoln was President.
THERE will probably not be any" war with England, but the fact will be impressed upon her that she can have one whenever she says the word.
THERE are 109 women in ihe world to every 100 men. It is the best kind of a surplus to have. The civilization and the humanities of the world are largoly dependent upon the women.
EVERY win that kicks a banana peel from the i-iilmvalk or removes a loose bowlder froiii the street is a benefactor. After all it, is the little things in life that mainly make up the miseries or happiness of the race.
No official act of,,.President .Cleveland has met with such universal approval as his message to Congress on the,Venezuela controversy. It is hinted ^, that he was inspired to write the message by the here of a third term. Whether such is tlie case or not, this much is true, it is bett*r to secure political popularity by patriotic acts and declarations than otherwise.
IF the city of Greenfield is in debt, it Bus improvements to show for* th9.j expenditure of its money.' Its hnprovsmerits have been good and tliey have been made at as little cost as similar improvements in any of our neighboring cities ul in some cases at much less. Here is another point that should be ikept ever before our citizens, not withstanding all the improvements that have^been made ii the last two years aud the machinery and apparatus that has been purchased there has not been a suspicion of a ''job" JSI any of it. In all the abuse that has •been heaped upon our councilmen, no one .1 as dared to attribute to a single councilman a corrupt act. We are not able to say that the council has never made r'a, mistake, for who does not make one occasionally^ but we do say that their motives have been honest aud that tney have done in an official way what they thought was best for the city. They may each look upon the advancement of
Greenfield during their term of office with pride.
"WE don't know of a single taxpayer the city of Greenfield who has a word praise to offer for the way the affairs tour city have been conducted.—HanDck Democrat.
The Democrat in every issue tries to tab the good name of our city by attac\ng the city administration and charging all kinds of mismanagement and unbusinesslike conduct, and yet you can take their own paper and refute their slurs. As a newspaper they are compelled to speak of the many splendid improvements in our city and the way it is forging to the front as an enterprising, business and manufacturing city. It has the reputation of being one of the best cities in the State, and it has attained this reputation in spite of the efforts of tue Democrat to cry it down. After saying that "no taxpayer has a werd of praise for the way the affairs of our city have been conductyji," the Democrat says in another place "The fire company on Sunday evening Jast/ covered themselves all over with glory-
sand
fully maintained what The
Democrat claimed for them—the best fire company in the State." This is one of the "affairs" organized under the Duncan regime that even the disgruntled Democrat praises. The facts are that the water works and the fire company were of such excellent service last Sunday night that they practically more than paid for themselves. Without them all of the buildings of the S. R. Wells Window Glass Works would have burned, with a strong probability that the Holweg & Reese Bottle Factory and the Columbia Glass Works would have been destroyed, which would have lost the city several times the cost of the water works. And yet "no taxpayer can have a word of praise for the way the affairs of the city have been conducted." It is a slander on our taxpayers to say they have no word of praise for the city administration. The most enterprieing people of the city and the majority of the leading taxpayers are abundant in their praises of the msny improvements made by the present administration. Of course there are a few who find fault with a few particulars, but in the main all are pleased. What kind of a city would we have if it was ran on the podatigw plan? The report of the City Board of Health shows that the putting in of the water works has done even a greater service than saving the property of our citizens—it has saved the lives of many of our people and increased the general healthfulness. We give the report of the Health Board on the subject iu the council proceedings on an inside page. See it *nd rerd it.
Still the Democrat reitera'e.-?, "We "tlon't know of a taxpayer in the city of Greenfield who has a word of praise to offer for the way the affairs of the city have been conducted." Shame on such a paper trying to cry down and belittle the city where tbey ask the support and patj^ronage of its business men whose interests they injure every week by their malignant desire to injure the city admintitration.
Christmas Entertainments.
M. E. CHURCH.
The Christmas, entertainment at the M. E. church last night was a decided success No formal program was arranged each class being responsible for some kind of a performance there were some very interesting features. Perhaps the most attractive feature was a Parasol Drill given by the handsome young Misses that compose Miss Lulu Crawford's class. Henry L. Moore's class of boys sang from Old Missouri Harmony greatly to the delight of the large audience. Mr. Calvin Sample acted as master. E. E. Stoner's class of ladies sang a very pretty Christmas Anthem. A number of recitations and songs by the members of the younger classes were given.
Miss Etta Howden represented Manville H. Gant's class by singing "The Man of Gallilee." Robert L. Mason represented A. J. Reynold's class .and recited '-The Sale of Old Bachelors." The classes of E. W. Felt and George W. Duncan each presented tokens of regard for their teachers, the former with a box of beautiful flowers and the latter with a Teachers Bible. At the close of the literary anrl musical entertainment three hundred bunches of candy and nuts were districuted among the pupils of the school. The various committees did their work well and deserved?] special credit every body went home happy feeling that that it was good to be there.
This Sunday school is one of the best schools in this part of the State. It has a model Superintendent iu the person of John H. Binford and he is ably assisted by as good a corps of teachers as can be found anywhere.
CHU18TIAN CHURCH.
The entertainment at the Christian church last night was highly enjoyed, by the little folks, and pleased everybody. It was gctten up merely for the Sunday school and was not a long or tedious program. None deserves special mention as all did their parts well. At the close Miss Maude Tyner was called on the platform by Elder Gard who, in a few words, presented her with a handsome present from the school, as a mark of appreciation of hdr services as organist. The school wishes to thauk Mrs. Arthur Wiley for the use of her organ and furniture.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
At the Presbyterian church the Schildren were treated to a novel surprise. Old Santa, loaded with toys and sweets, made his appearance through the gratings of the furnace, and wondei* of the little ones knew no bounds. Old Santa was not sparing with his presents. The program consisted of songs and declamations, all of which were well rendered. A nice present worthily bastowed was a purse of $8.97 to Pete Johnson, the efficient janitor.
FRIENDS' CHURCH.
At the Friends' church the entertainment was in charge of the pastor, Rev. Wells, and John Wiley, superintendent of the Sunday school. The program was made up of recitations and songs by the little ones. At the conclusion presents were distributed to the children.
P. CHURCH.
The Sunday school of the M. P. church gave an interesting entertainment consisting of a miscellaneous program. The children received treats and everybody went away happy. We would be pleased to give an extended'account of the entainment at this church but the person who promised to give us the items could not be found this morning.
A CHRISTMAS' PRESENT.
After Lo These Many Years the Lost is Found. Some eighteen years ago when 'John Tyndall lived on Walnut street, his wife lost their wedding ring and Mrs. Tyndall grieved over it for along time but at last gave it up as lost.
Yesterday Mrs. Martha Wilson who now lives in the same property saw something glittering in the back yard and kicked it up to find that it was a ring and on polishing it up found the name of J. T. Tyndall.
Mrs. Wilson began to investigate the matter and sent Mr. Tyndall word that she no doubt had something of importance to him and John called to find out what it was and on seeing the ring he wept with joy and while he intended to keep it a seeret to his wife his heart failed him and he told his wife of the lucky find when she began to be restless and really wanted to couie down town last n'ghtto get her long lost but highly appreciated present.
Mr. Tyndall coaxed her out of this idea but she was down bright and early this morning and got her Christmas present and vowed that it was dearer to her than any she had ever received.
THERE IS a law in this state that makes it a finable oflense for very heavy loads to be hauled on the p^ke roads when they are in a soft condition. This law so far as Hancock County is concerned is a dead letter. Heavy loads are hauled regardless of the state of the roads and they have recently been damaged very seriously. The road from here to Maxwell has been very badly cut up by parties hauling logs and brick during the recent soft weather. As the penalty is quite a severe one a few good fines would Btop the unlawful hauling and the tax-payers be saved thousands of dollars for repairs and the public great. inconvenience from bad roads.
Children's shoes for 65c sevens to elevens.
at Spot Cash
MORE ROOM.
THE FAN-HANDLE CO. SECURES THE WBAY LAND.
A Long Pending Deal at Last lirouglit to a Close—Seven New Switches to Be linilt —Addition to tlie Freight Depot.
For the past few years the Pan-Handle company have been on a dicker for the Wray tract of land just west of the freight de]ot, containing three acres, but there has always been something in the way. until Monday, when the compuny paid them $1,500 for the above ground.
It is the intention of the Pan-Handle people to put iu a regular freight yard at this place, and according to our informant. they will not only arrange for seven separate tracks, but will build an addition to the freight depot, ?and employ a regular freight agent, as the business at this point has growu to such an extent that it is impossible forone man to act in the capacity of,both a freight and ticket agent.
The Pan-Handle people consider Greenfield the best point between Indianapolis and Richmond, aud ."ara -making every possible arrangement to accommodate tbeir patrons, both in the way of passenger aud freight accommodations.
THE FIIIE ISOVS KEHEMliKBED.
li. Wells Makes :i a.tuiiriomn Christmas Gift to tlie Fire Department. S. R. Wells made the City Fire Department :i handsome pi ft when he, on Christmas Eve, handed Fire Chief, Cosby, a check for $150. At thejtime of the fire a week ago, Mr. Wells gave the boys a handsome lunch ntul was profoundly grateful and well pleased with the work of the lire department and their success in saving a? many of the bailclingsjgas they did. The good opinion heldj'by Mr. Wells and his brother, James A.fJWell0, as to the work of the ((department was still further increased by the praise»of the insurance adjusters who were here to settle. They were both surprised and pleased and were loud in their praises of the excellent work by the firemen. They said if that fire had occured in Indianapolis the buildings would all have burned aud probably the cross-tie3 on the* railroad. That may be a little ^extravagant but the fact is, Greenfield has a« fine fire department that the city and citizens are proud of and feel like praising the 3 Hancock Democrat to the contrary notwithstanding. It has no doubt had« an increase of knowledge since its statement last week. "We don't know of a single tax-payer in the city of Greenfield who has a word of praise to offer for the way the affairs of our city have been conducted."
There were a number of people who objected to the water mains being extended to the glass works, but they are not saying much now, for if the mains had not been put there Greenfield would probably be without any glass works today. As a rule kickers have their innings at first and do not show up well in the home stretch. The REPUBLICAN desires to congratulate both the fire department and Mr. Wells on his contribution. All concerned did their parts handsomely and worthily. The firemen are:
Chief, W. H. Cosby. First ward—E. B. Howard, Clint Parker, Allen Cooper, J. E. Hatfield.
Second ward—Austin Boots, Charles Huston, W. J. A. Ross, Ed Watson. Third ward—Will A. Hughes, J. R. Abbott, George Gant, Wm. Tollen.
These men say the city has done all for them they have asked, so that no one has just cause for complaint.
A New Year's Notice,
I take this means of notifying my many customers, and the buying pubiic generdlly that on and after Jan. 1st 1896 my business, except the undertaking, will be conducted on the cash basis. After fifteen years experience, although for a greater part of that time I adhered to the cash principle, I am fully convinced that the credit system is a detriment to both merchant and customer.
It takes ready cash to buy goods, and buy them low, and ready cash to discount bills, and if you pay the ready cash for what you buy of me, one purchase will prove to you that you save money by my change. Thanking you for past patronage and trusting you will see that this change is to your advantage. I am yours. C. B. KEESLING,
Pendleton, Ind.
Wholesome Advice for the New Year. As the year goes out, let some of your mistakes go with it. If there is a possibility of improvement in»any way let it begin with the New Year. If you have been trading with parties that have over charged you and sold you inferior goods, don't do so any [longer, but remember you can get better bargains at Keeslings Big Furniture store for the ready cash than elsewheie as.we buy for cash and discount our bills for cash and give our customers the full benefit for the least money. Wishing my customers one and all a Happy New Year and a prosperous 1896 I am respectfully Yours,
C. B. KEESLING, Pendleton, Ind.
It May Do as Mitch For Yon. Mr. Fred Miller, of Irving, 111., writes that he had a severe kidney trouble for many years, with severe pains in his back aud also that his bladder was affected. He ried many so called kidney cures but without any good result. About a year ago he began the pse of Electric Bitters
and found relief at once. Electric Bitters is especially adapted to the cure of all kidney and liver troubles and often gives almost instant relief. One trial will prove our statement. Price only 50c. for large bottle at M. C. Quigley's drug store.
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GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN THURSDAY DEC. 26 1895.
Holly ~W reaths
And
Christmas Trees
We haw ivs made it a special ry to handle all decorations suitable for ilie holidays, ard this year we have im de H:J i*\l ra endeavor our customers. Call in if yon want Wreaths, hri-tmas Tree?, Candies or Nuts. We are sure we can please ou.
TJDhite Grocery
1 Oils
Opp jsi.fce Court House.
THE
Should be perfect, either bv the kindness of Providence, or properly fitted spectacles, in order that ali v. fully .".ppn-ciate their
Christmas Grifts
Why not aid those failing eyes by making yonr present a pair «»i L-old, silver or alumnum spectacles correctly Adjusted by
HUSTON
A
DIFFERENCE.
Tennyson could take a orfchless sheet of paper, write a poem on aud make it wortn $65,000. THAT'S GENIUS.
Vanderbilt can write a few words on a sheet of paper and make it worth So,000,000. THAT'S CAPITAL.
The United States can take an ounce and a quarter ofgokl, stamp upon it an "Ea^le Bird" and make it worth $20. THAT'S MONEY.
A mechanic can take material worth $5 and make it into w.ttch spiings worth $1,000. THAT'S SKILL.
A meichant ctu take an artie'e worth $1 and sell it for $l.5("', I'll A T'o BUSINESS.
Some people will jo to l^nuuinpolis to buy goods when tbey can .-ae tuonex by trading at home. TllAT'o FOOLISHNESS.
A laborer works ten hours a day for $3 per day. THAT'S LABOR.
The writer of this could write a check for $800,000, but it wouldu't be worth anything. THAT'S ROUGH.
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.
miuti orr
Christmas. Christmas.
We are Headquarters for
Christmas Candies. Nuts and Fruits of all kinds.
More substantial presents, such
as scarfs, handkerchiefs, a hand*
some pair of shoes, etc., would be
sure to please.
Fancy glasses, vases and other
dishes make pretty presents.
Staple groceries and dry goods
at lowest cash prices.
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Highest Price for Produce. E. E. THORPE,
,sih" Warrington. Jnd
Notice of Election of Trustees.
Oreenfield Lodge, No. 135. I. O. O. F. will elect three Trustees for ensuing year on Friday night, Dee 27,1895. A. U. ROTTMAN, 51-t2 Secretary.
L. A. DAVIS,
THE OLD RELIABLE
Watches, Clocks, ME'Jewelry,
ou want tlie best. This is your climco.
holida3r
1:^e
On all purct ases in our
the spot cash plan, we are enabled this year to offer
3*011 goods at bed rock prices. jVTust close out our
s^ock before moving to our new roon, and will o-iyg
OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE
Fine China for Christmas presents
ANNUAL
$1.00
W9B.
JEWELER.
Wishes to announce the arrival of his
JJZoliday ^'tocR.
Silverware. Novelties.
iving
benefit of our great cut in prices. All
gooas engraved free of charge. Come early and avoid the rush.
or Qont discount
Queensware. and China
Departments we will make a special discount of 10 per cent, on all cash sales. This discount, taken from our extremely low prices, will enable you to buy
adopted
Lower than it was ever known before.
HAM L. STRICKLAND
IVTasonic Hall Grocer,
SHOE SALE!
Misses, li-2, 75 cents, regular $1.50 Shoes. Child's 7-10^, 50 cents, regular |1.00 Shoes. Men's Fine $1.59 Shoes 95 cents a Men's good heavy shoes 88 cents Thirty-thrpe pairs boys $1.50 shoes 98 cents Fifty-three pairs men's $2.50 and $3.00 shoes $1.28
These are equally as good bargains as those of our last annual sale, and most of the ladies'11 goods are patent tip and up-to-date in style. These goods will be put on sale SATURDAY and will continue until all of them are sold.
REMEMBER
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Our Neckwear, Ou.r Hats, Our Umbrellas Our Suspenders, jOur rider wear,
Any of which makes a handsome Xmas present.
WHITE & SERVICE.
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