Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 17 February 1910 — Page 8

WOODBINE R. R. No. 8.

Jacob Catfc and Mrs. Jerusha Crane spent Saturday with their sister, Mrs. John O. Moore.

Mrs. Roy Burch is seriously ill at the home of her parents, Noah Hollis and wife.

Uncle Jessie Wheeler, who has been sick for several weeks, remains about the same.

Marshall Bussell and family spent Saturday with relatives at Willow Branch.

Walter Derry and wife and Howard and Cecil Moore spent Sunday with Joe Kingen and family.

Mrs. John Collins returned home Tuesday from McCordsville, where she has been at the bedside of her mother, Mrs. John McOord.

Mrs. John Stephens, who has been sick, is better.

WILLOW

Geo. Shuloff and wife, of Indianapolis, came out Saturday for a fewdays visit with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. T. Winn. Mrs. Shuloff has been in poor health for some time.

Volly Edwards and wife, who were formerly residents of Hanoock county but is now a resident of Henry county were the guests of William Reevea and family Sunday.

Horace Jackson, our local stock dealer, of Jackson township, shipped a car load of live stock from here Wednesday.

Mrs. Wilborn, who has been suffering from an attack of appendicitis is improving slowly. §|Mrs. Mary Record who has rheumatism, is reported as not much better at this writing,

J. O. Fort, who had an attack of la grippe is able to be about his store again.

C. E. Parker and wife entertained at dinner Sunday, B. J. Parker wife and son Oral.

Mrs. Clay Woods, of Wilkinson, who has been nursing Mrs. W. H. Wilborn for the past week returned to her home Sunday evening.

Ollie Chambers and wife of New Castle, were visiting the latter's parents near Willow Sunday.

Andrew Marsh sold to C. E. Parker Monday, a fine four year old general purpose mare.

SHIRLEY.

"Frank Taylor was at Indianapolis Tuesday. Ray Sharp and wife spent a few days last week with relatives at Knightstown.

The revival rneeting is in progress at the Methodist church. Mary Jackson, only child of Cash Jackson and wife, died Saturday.

Rose Boyer, of Winchester, spent Sunday here with relatives. Clarence Houek visited friends at Moni jielicr last week.

Ma- aio MeCormic, oldest daughter of Oe Mc-Cennieli and wifo, died Tuesday of la»i. week. She had been an invalid ri'or three years. The inner.:] was eov.dueted from Harlan church, north of sown.

Mrs. George Fou! and Mrs. Ada Judkin were at Anderson Wednesday.

Torn Spencer, who lias been working at Masteraon's Bakery for some time, left last week for Jennings County. Emory Kennedy has taken his place.

Mrs. Angle Norman is visiting in Randolph County. Grace Dudley, of New Castle, spent Sunday with friends.

Both schools have closed down for a week owing to an epidemic of measles.

Chas. Bouslog, wife and daughter, Jean, went to Indianapolis Tuesday. Mrs. Roy Byrkett, of New Castle, visited relatives here Tuesday.

EDEN.

Marie and Gladys Hendren were the guests of Illf Jackson near Pendleton Sunday.

Albert Curry and family spent Saturday with Charles McCarty and family near Pendleton.

Chloma Biser is spending a few days with her grandparents, W. P. Fisk and wife at Greenfield.

Thomas Barrett had his limb injured by a horse last week. The infant son of Raymond and Mabel Thomas was buried here Sunday afternoon. The parents and grandparents have the sympathy of their many friends.

Jessie and Chelsie Hudson are ill. The former has pneumonia and the latter has the measles. Both are reported as being better.

Mrs. Horace Martindale, of Pendleton, spent Tuesday with Raymond Thomas and wife.

George McCreery purchased a fine horse this week. Prayer meeting has been changed from Wednesday evening to Thursday evening. The prayer service for this week will be held at the home of Isaac Day, with William Huey as leader.

Mrs. Bert Cooper spent Tuesday with her parents, Jacob Kemerly and wife near Fortville.

John Shull had a sale Tuesday and will move to Brightwood Wednesday. There will be preaching here next Sunday morning at 10:30 by the pastor. Everyone is invited.

William Humbles and wife, of near Fortville, were the guests of their son-in-law, William Ball and family Tuesday.

Charles Collingwood has purchased the farm of Henry Rives'. Mr. Rives intends moving to Michigan.

Lo Sheivitf, and family spent Sunday ih

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parents, Isaiah Sherritt

and wifv: near Fortville. Clarence and Catherine Pettigrew attended the basket-ball game at Pendleton Saturday night.

CHARLOTTESVILLE.

Born—To Jas. Herkless and wife February 12th, a son. Mrs. Charles Arnold, of Greenfield, visited Mr. and Mrs. W. R. McGraw and Rolland Jessup and wife Wednesday.

Addie Bishop and sister, of Kokomo, are visiting Grover Young and family. La Vaughn Evans spent Thursday night with Trustee W. T. Orr and family north of Cleveland.

Ruby Cox has returned home from Richmond. John Lewis and wife of near Alexandria, visited Hermon Watson and wife part of last week.

T. E. Niles and wife entertained at dinner Sunday, Prank Peters and family, Ora Niles of Indianapolis, Mont Stanley, wife and baby Kathryn, of this place.

Lena Stuttsman, of Indianapolis, spent Saturday night and Sunday with Clay Duncan and family.

Ray Lindley and Will Riley returned home from Kokomo Saturday night.

Mrs. Will Niles and daughter, Flossie, are visiting relatives at Indianapolis.

Mrs. Alva Gardner and son Paul, of Arlington, and Mrs. Letta Windsor, of Indianapolis, were here last week the guests of Mrs. Jas. Herkless.

Rose Conkling, of near Wilkinson, visited Miss Mabel Walker Sunday. Edna Fields, of Anderson, is visiting at Raymond Finney's.

Dr. Holloway, of Knightstown, was called here Saturday in consultation with Dr. Johnston for Mrs. James Herkless.

Mrs, Earl Binford, of near Westland, was here Saturday the guest of Mrs. Cfhas. Evans and calling on friends.

Joe Scott, of Princeton, Kansas, is here. Dr, Johnston and wife and Harry Com stock and wife spent Thursday at Indianapolis.

Fred Smith, of Indianapolis, visited relatives here Sunday. Claude Lane and son, Ray, spent Sunday at- Indianapolis.

Charles Bender,of New Castle, visited Waiter Daubenspeck and family Sunday.

Austin Myers was at Indianapolis Monday. Waiter an.il Emma White, of Indianapolis-, George Dent and son, of

Kijightstowu, Walter Niles and wiiie, of Greenfield, were in attendance at the funeral of Mary James White Tuesday.

Mary James White, ago 75 years, a highly respected lady of this place, died Sunday, February

loth.

The

funeral service was held at the Christian church at 10 a. m. The service was conducted by Rev. Onier JLuftci'd, pastor of the Christian church at Knightstown, assisted by Rev. Ernest Addison, of Knightstown and Rev. M. Wilson, pastor of the Friends church of this place. Chas. F. Baxter, of Knightstown, was the funeral director. The interment was in Glencove cemetery at Knightstown.

FOUNTAINTOWN.

The marriage of Harry Log'gan and Elizabeth Bassett was solemnized at the home of Dr. E. B. Miller Sunday evening, Feb. 13th, 1910, at 5 p.m. by Rev. G. R. Walls, oftheM.E. church. Immediately after the congratulations light refreshments were served. The house was decorated in pink and white and the favors were pink and white carnations. They left immediately for their home near Freeport, which they had already furnished.

To say that Dr. E. B. Miller was surprised Monday evening would be putting it in a mild form, when his Sunday school class of young boys in company with a class of young girls and a few of their parents to the number of thirty-seven walked in on him as he was eating supper, After several pleasant games his class presented him a handsome Valentine, which was another surprise. Refreshments of candy, fruit, popcorn and punch were served. All seemed to enjoy themselves and departed for their homes at a late hour.

J. H. Low and wife gave a birthday party in honor of their son, Chauncey Low Saturday night. Cake and cream were the refreshments.

Flossie Wickliff was the guest of her parents at New Palestine Sunday. Oliver Worrell, of Eagle Branch, la., is visiting his brother, James Woi*rel, south of town this week.

Lon Cole, of Morristown, was calling on his daughter, Mrs. Harvey Smith Tuesday.

Mrs. George Vernon returned from a visit with her mother near Hamilton, O., Saturday. She visited Mrs. Sam Martin here over Sunday, returning to her home in Indianapolis

Monday. Mrs. J. H. Low, Mrs. Mason Farley and Mrs. Frank Cross were calling on Lenna Harding at Greenfield before her death Friday night.

Elsie Fout spent Saturday and Sunday the guest of Lola Phares, near Gwynneville.

BIBLE CLASS SOCIAL

Class of Young Married Ladies of M.

ker at Valentine Social. The Hope Bible Class of the M. P. Sunday School, composed of the young married ladies and taught by F. M. Carpenter, 2 was entertained at a valentine social Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Laura Banker, of South State street. There were about sixty present and they spent a happy evening. The decorations were appropriate to the occasion and some of the guests wore valentine costumes. Refreshments of sandwiches, baked beans, pie and coffee were served and and valentines given as favors.

It was an enjoyable evening in both the service and social hour which followed.

PUBLIC SALES

Charles Huston, Greenfield, Ind., Saturday, Feb. 19th, 1910, 1 p.m. Earnest Bros.,^mile south of Reedville Thursday, Feb. 24th, 1910, 10 a. m.

N. C.Binford and G. T. Hudson,

EVENING TRIBUNE. These papers cover not only Hancock county, but much territory in the edges of all adjoining counties.

Quarterly Conference Meeting.

The fourth quai'terly conference of the Maxwell M. E. circuit will be held Sunday and Monday, Fob. 20th and 21st. Dr. Guild, District .Superintendent, will preach at Willow Branch Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. Love feast at 6:30 p.m. Sacramental supper at the close of the service. The business session of the conference will be held at Maxwell Monday, Feb. 21st at 10 a.m. The public is cordially invited to the above services.

GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1910.

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Were Served With Ice Cream After

Prayer Meeting Tuesday Night A nice surprise was given the young people, about 130 in number, who attended the Tuesday night prayer meetings at the M. E. churoh. At the close of the service they were all invited to to the basement parlor where they were served with ice cream and cake with the compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E, Gant, who furnished the refreshments, honoring the young people,

W. E. LOVELESS, Pastor.

A Fine 40 Acre Farm For Sale.

40 acres, 1 mile east of Willow Branch, mile from interurban stop, 1% miles from Big4 station, on good pike, rural route, telephone, §4,000 in improvements, 2 good water wells, gasjwell, all kinds of fruit in abundance, good soil, well fenced modern 10-room house, with floored attic. Will give possession in fall. First time farm offered for sale. 7t2&dt2 WM. R. REEVES.

Converts at U. B. Revival.

Rev. Howe, of the M. P. Church filled the pulpit at the U. B. Church Tuesday evening, choosing for his subject "Our Account to God." The sermon was very impressive, and heart searching. Four were at the altar Tuesday and Tuesday night.

Marriage Licenses.

Leonard Faust, age 31 years, to Myrtle Wiseheart, age 30 years.

FROM WEDNESDAY'S DAILY.

Miss Bessie Maple, who fell recently and broke her ankle, is some better.

The monthly report cards were sent out Monday to every pupil in the city schools.

Mr. Wm. R. Reeves, east of Willow, is offering his fine forty acre farm for sale. It will be a delightful and desirable home for some one.

Miss Francis Milton, of Indianapolis, who has been here for the past two weeks the guest of friends and relatives, returned to her home today.

Will Rafferty gave a talk Monday morning to the high school students on Montreal. Mr. Rafferty just recently returned from a long business trip to the Canadian metropolis.

miles southeast of Charlottesville, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 1910, 10 a m. Frank W. Southard and Ora Judge, ljy' miles southwest of Kennard, Friday, Feb. 25th, 1910, 9:30 a.m.

All of these sales are advertised in this paper. Read the ad in full to see the splendid lists of stock, farming implements, in fact full particulars. Always get your sale and other bills printed at the REPUBLICAN office and run an ad in the

REPUBLICAN

Time is Drawing Near and Everything

is Ready—Music, Light, Prizes and

a General Good Time Men, Women

and Children Invited.

and

The date for Parker & Sous' second big annual opening is close at hand. The time is Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next week. The Parkers are leaving nothing undone that will add to the event in any way. They are offering some splendid and unusual prizes on corn, eighteen of which will go to the members of the Boys' Corn Club. In addition to these they are going to give to other contestants prizes, consisting of a line buggy, Laurel heater, weeder, cultivator, breaking plow and washing machine.

It will he remembered that S. S. Bradley rode away in one of Parker's finest buggies last year that was presented to him as a prize. Some other Hancock county person will turn the same trick again this year.

The farmers will also remember Parker's prices on binder twine last year and the price will be no higher this year, probably lower. Parker's store is chuck full of everyday bargains as well as special bargains in hardware and shelf ware of all kinds, buggies, harness, wire fence, binder twine, etc.

A new department has also been added in the last few days and this is cut glass. It is a fine display of handsome and good ware in the most beautiful patterns. This ware goes at half price. If you don't believe it, ask at the store. They will explain it to you and you will be benefited.

During the three days opening next week there will be music every day and evenings, something to interest all the people all the time and the proprietors extend a cordial invitation to every man. woman and also children to attend this opening.

Parker's store is the best lighted in the city and will be a pleasant place of evenings and will be a profitable place to go if you need anything in the way of hardware, farm tools, buggies, harness, etc.

Milner Comer H. T. D. A. Meeting.

The Milner Corner H. T. D. A. will hold its regular February meeting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26th, 1910, at the Milner Corner school house. All members are requested to be present because of election of officers and due meeting.

E. J. KELLER, Pres. EDWARD SLAUGHTER, Sec'y.

Notice.

The Gem Horse Thief Detective Co. No. 179 will meet in regular session, at Gem School house, Saturday, March 5, 1910, at 1:00 p. m. WM. C. ATHERTON, Pres.

JOHN W. GRIFFITH, Sec'y.

The Social Evening of the Hesperian Club, which was to have been held at the home of Miss Margaret Baldwin Friday evening, has been indefinitely postponed. The regular meeting of the club Saturday afternoon will be held at the home of Mrs. Clara -Strickland. Mrs. Alice Glascock a!nd Mrs. Dr. J. H. Groff will have charge of the lessons.

A NEW FIRM

IN WILKINSON

Having purchased the entire hardware stock and real estate of the Royal Centre Land & Loan Co., better known as the P. K. May Hardware Store, at Wilkinson, Ind., we are now in position to supply the needs of the people with shelf hardware, stoves, ranges, paints, oils and varnishes. We also carry in stock a full line of farm machinery, buggies, wagons, wind mills, steel tanks, wire fencing, barb and smooth wire, etc, Mr. Reeves will still give kis personal attention to drilling tubular wells, erecting wind mills, repairing pumps, etc. If you need anything in the above line, call and see «s and get our prices before going elsewhere, as our motto is fair treatment and reasonable prices. Your trade will be greatly appreciated.

MILLER €3 REEVES.

WILKINSON, IND,

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CUMBERLAND.

Harry Wray and wife and Seth Wrav and wife visited Claud Wray and wife, of Irvington, Sunday.

Clifford Danner, wife and little son, of Indianapolis, visited Charles Ostermeir and wife Saturdav and Sunday.

Carmen Thomas, of Indianapolis,

Maggie Harvey transacted business at Greenfield Monday. The Ladies' Aid society, of the Baptist-church, will serve lunch at the sale of John Deel next Friday.

Mrs. Otiliie Kittey was the guest of Mrs. Rose Kitten" last Thursday evening.

Augustus Wright and wife were guests of SantoGirt and wife. Thursday and returned to iheir home at DesMoines, Iowa, Thursday evening, after spending the winter here with relatives.

The children of Mr. To ml in son are sick with the measles. F. W. Wiese and a number of other of ad as at tend the banquet of the BaptistBrotherhood at Anderson next Tuesday evening.

John Newhouse and wife, Chris an if at a a given by the Ladies Aid Society at Lawrence Monday evening.

Irene Huntington entertained her cousin, Flora Maud Askren and two girl friends Saturday night and Sunday.

Wilma Willett, of Richmond, visited Leone Stutsman last

will preach at the Baptist church Sun- completed his statistical report for day evenin_ George Wiese and wife visited her parents, Charles Hartman and wife at Morris Station Sunday.

Aveek.

Even the Baldwins Were Hairless.

A boarder complained to the proprietor of a hotel that he had found hair in the ice cream, hair in the honey and hair in the apple sauce. "That is queer," said the proprietor. "The hair in the ice cream must have come from shaving the ice the hair in the honey must have come from the comb but I can't understand how the hair got in the apple sauce, for I picked the apples myself and they were all Baldwins."

New Cases Filed.

John Henry Gates and Mary Adeline Gates vs. Elizabeth Handy et al. Suit to quiet title to real estate.

Elizabeth Porter vs. James Syl. vester. Suit on contract. Demand $1,900.

Mary P. Beard vs, Annie Davidson and Charles Davidson. Suit to foreclose mortgage. Demand $190.

A Real Hog Story.

Cambridge City Tribune: William Young, of near Brookville, butchered a 31 months old White Poland China hog last week that was seven feet in length, thirty-five inches high, and twenty-two inches across the back and when weighed tipped the scales at 922 pounds. This was undoubtedly the biggest hog in Indiana.

Open Indianapolis Office.

Arthur Strickland and Mr. Delmar have opened a stock exphange at Indianapolis. They are located on the third floor of the Pyljhian building. Mr. Delmar is an experienced man having been manager jof the Eugene Pur telle company's branch this icity for several months.

CLERK MAKES REPORT

Sends Statement to State Statistician

of Cases Filed, Disposed of, etc. for

1909.

County Clerk, W. A. Service has

the State Statistician for 1909, which contains the following facts and figures:

CIVIL CASES.

No. filed in 1909 No. disposed of in 1909 No. venued to other counties in 1909 No. venued from other counties in 1909 Childrens eases in juvenile court in 1909 Letters of adm. isssued in 1909 Guardianships issued in 1909 2S Decrees of foreclosure" 5 Sheriff's sales 1909 .. 4 Adjudged of unsound mind 1909 .. 2 Marriage licenses issued 1909 169

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DIVOKCES.

Granted to wife 17 Granted to husbands ... 12 Causes—Abandonment, wife 2, husband 3 adultery, wire none, husband 3 criminal conviction, wife 1, husband none cruel treatment, wife 6, husband (5 drunkenness, wife 2, husband none failure to provide, wife 6, husband none.

CIvIMINAL CASES.

No. cased filed 1909 123 No. dismissed 1909 36 No. disposed of 1909 54 No. venued to other counties 1909. No. venued from other counties, 1009 No. convictions for felonies 1909 8 No. convictions for felonies and released on probation 1909 6 No. convictions for miscellaneous 1909 ... No. convictions for miscellaneous and released on probation 1909 .. No. cases violating liquor law 1909 No. convictions for violating liquor law 1909

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