Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 26 May 1910 — Page 3

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FROM FRIDAY'S DAILY.

For a good wool sponge call at J. M. Haven & Co. w20t2 dl9tl Curtis C. Shelton, of Pendleton, was in Greenfield today.

Miss Ruby Lockridge, of Shirley, is the guest of Mrs. Jesse Gipe, of Walnut street.

Most of the farmers are through with corn planting and are beginning to cultivate their corn.

Mr. and Mrs. Asa Boring will go to housekeeping in the Samuel Steele property on Spring street.

O. H. Monger and daughter, Miss Hazel, Dora Arnold and Ellen Thompson, went to Fortville Thursday in an automobile.

W. Ayers, Hayes Thomas, Harry Kinnaman, John Hardin, of Fortville, -were here yesterday in Mr. Ayers' automobile.

Mrs. Minnie Knight and Miss Bertha Dailey spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. William Browhard on rural route six southeast of this city.

Samuel S. Bradley, of rural route two, was in Greenfield today and said the first piece of corn that he planted this spring, is coming up.

A story of Dr. O. F. Fitch and the daguereotype, which was originally pablished in this paper, is going the rounds credited to the Shelbyville News,

Mrs. Grace Morris, the wife of John Morris, of Willow Branch, died Thursday at a hospital in Indianapolis. The funeral will be Saturday at the Harlan church, interment at the McCray cemetery.

As a comet is leaving the earth and the weather is getting warm so that you will need a Fly net to protect your horse from the flies. Call at J. M. Havens & Co. and look through their stock and buy one. w20t2dl9tl

John D. Rockefeller would go broke if he should spend his entire income trying to prepare a better medicine than Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea, dysentery or bowel complaints. It is simply impossible, and so says every one that has used it. Sold by all druggists.

Those from here who attened the United Brethren Ministers Institute, at Gwynneville, Thursday were, Mrs. George Gleanor, Mrs. Frank Phemister and children, Mr. and Mrs. R. JR. Denney and Miss Carrie Tice. The company will be entertained at dinner by their pastor, Rev. H. W. Robbins and at supper by the former pastor, Rev. 0. F. Lydy.

Mr. and Mrs. Abel Kelley were transferred to the home of their son-son-in-law, Jerry Wicker, near Greenfield Wednesday by Charles Zike with his automobile. Mrs. Kelley was toadly burned about her back and shoulders a few nights ago and and as soon as she was possibly able to make •the trip, it was arranged on account •of the feebleness of her and her husband.—Morristown Sun.

FROM SATURDAY'SDAILY.

Frank Brokaw, of Charlottesville, •was here Friday to see A. S. Orr. Earl Frost and family will move from Willow Branch to this city in a few days.

James H. Fred, of near McCordsville, had a valuable cow killed last might by lightning.

Miss Myrtle Boblett is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. John Cook near Westland.

Mrs. Margaret E. Wilson, of route five, spent today with her brother, B. N. Johnson, in this city.

Arthur Konold, wife and son, David were guests today of David L. Wickard and wife, on Route six.

Joseph O. Andrews is dangerously sick at the home of J. T. Andrews, on Route three, with stomach trouble.

Mrs. Alfred Wilhelm who has been in Eastman's sanitarium for several weeks, will be brought home in a few days.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Boone and son, George have retvu-ned from a few days visit with relatives at New Palestine.

J. N. Andrews, of Columbus, Ind., was called here on account of the critical illness of J. O. Andrews, on Route three.

Mrs. Walter Hatfield has returned from Charlottesville where she has been at the bedside of her brother, Ora Lowe, who is seriously ill.

Miss Margaret Bradley, of Summitville, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Margaret E. Wilson, of route five. She will also visit other friends.

.? Mr. and Mrs. Oak Morrison and Dr. F. W. Cregor and little son, of Greenfield, and Frank Thayer and sister,

Miss Lola, of Morristown, were gtfests of Mr. and Mrs. Van Hood Sunday.— •Carthage Citizen.

A wreck on the Big Four near Shirley Friday morning caused the morn* ing south-bound train to be several hours late. A caboose and several box cars were piled up on the track. No one was injured in the accident.

A touch of rheumatispi, or a twinge of neuralgia, whatever the trouble is, Chamberlain's Liniment drives away the pain at once and cures the complaint quickly. First application gives relief. Sold by all druggists, •Mr. and Mrs. 0. E. Hill and Miss Pearl Butler, of Greenfield, Mrs. John Hill and little son, of Indianapolis, and Floyd Miner, of Terre Haute, were commencement guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Miner. Carthage Citizen.

The Brooklyn Brick Company reports the heaviest business this year of any since they began business in 1907. They are making and shipping 300,000 brick per week, which means 25 car loads or a whole train load. Practically all of their brick are sent to Indianapolis.

FROM MONDAY'S DAILY.

H. C. Brokaw, of McCordsville, was here today on business. A good Raw Hide whip for 25c at J. M. Havens & Co. w20t2d!9tl

Miss Marcia Brower, of Warrington, is the guest of John Derry and wife. Miss Ruth Gray, who has been seriously sick, is reported as being much better.

Russell Murphy spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Patterson at Cleveland.

Arthur G. Loehr and family, of route 1, spent Sunday with relatives at Cleveland.

Miss Mary Arnett, of Fortville, who has been here the guest of relatives, has returned home.

W. W. McCole and family spent Sunday with George Morehead and family, on Route 1.

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Fisk, of near Fountaintown, visited friends northeast of this city, Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. E. Scott Jackson spent Sunday with John Moncrief and family on Route five.

Oscar Pauley, wife and daughter, Miss Goldie, spent Sunday with Richard Pauley and family, on Route 8.

E. P. Wilson and wife and Horace Wilson and wife spent Sunday with Patrick Tobin and family at Fortville.

Elmer J. Binford, who has been in the east for several days, is expected home this week. His trip included a visit to Washington.

Ed Brokaw and wife, of Indianapolis, Lawson Rash and wife and Miss Miles, of Fortville, were guests yesterday of A. S. Orr and family.

George W. Scoffield, of Indianapolis, was in Greenfield Saturday morning and purchased three horses of Jeffries & Varner and a span of mules of John Hawkins.

Dr. and Mrs. E. R. Sisson visited his daughter at St. Mary's at Terre Haute Sunday. They are much pleased with the school and the work the daughter is doing.

Mr. and Mrs. Lon Hilligoss, of route two, and Mr. and Mrs. Noble Jeffries, of Brandy wine township, called upon Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jeffries Sunday afternoon.

J. L. Smith went to Indianapolis today to take treatment from a specialist for his eyes. His trouble is ulceration and granulation of the eyelids, from which he is suffering quite a good deal.

Word has been received from Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Archey and Mrs. Eli Hagans, who are attending the World's Sunday school convention at Washington, D. C., stating that they are having a good time.

Mrs. James L. Dangler, of Eden, has returned home after a visit with her sister, Mrs. Joseph A. Roberts, of near Westland.* She also visited Carthage while away and drank from the spring and visited many places she played when a child.

Never hesitate about giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to children. It contains no opium or other narcotics and can be given with implicit confidence. As a quick cure for coughs and colds to which children are susceptible, it is unsurpassed. Sold by all druggists.

Measles in the family of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gibson took one of their eight children last week and six children were in bed with the disease Sunday when the funeral of Harold occurred, only one of the remaining seven children being able to attend the interment at Menden cemetery. The Gibson family live near the county line north. ,'

The splendid work of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets is daily coming to light. No such grand remedy for liver and bowel troubles was ever known before. Thousands bless them for curing constipation, sick headache, biliousness, jaundice and indigestion. Sold by all druggists,

S. H. Morris, of Shelbyville, has received word that there will be one thousand black bass shipped to be distributed in the streams of Shelby county. Five hundred other fish will be included in the shipment. The fish will be shipped from Mammoth Springs, Ark. There will be another shipment made in September. In the last five years more than ten thousand fish have been placed in the streams of Shelby county.

In conjunction with the big Sunday school convention at Washington, D. C., programs were sent to the various Sunday schools interested in a world wide movement. Dr. B. S. Binford, superintendent of the Presbyterian School, caught the spirit of the "forward march" and he, with the help of his teachers and helpers, made it possible to have a great day Sunday. The classes were full to an overflow and deep interest was manifested. The attendance was 221, the collection $13.20. Many remained for the sermon, in which the pastor put forth the claims for the ministry and loyal christian service. The next big day will be Children's day in June.

The new owners of Spring Lake park came out from Indianapolis Sunday and looked over their property. They will speud a day or two this week looking after changes and improvements which they propose to make. Several 5-acre tracts with 30 feet streets or roads between them will be laid-out east and west. It is the purpose to put through a road north and south on the section line along the west line of the park grounds. The five-acre tracts will face on the road running north and south on the east side of the park and on the proposed new road. The Mathews house will be repaired and enlarged at once. The lake will be enlarged, cleaned and fenced. It is proposed to spend about $7,000 improving the grounds. The land bordering on the lake will be platted in lots with fifty feet lake fronts.

FROM TUESDAY'S DAILY.

Will Garriott was at Fortville today on business. Mrs. Frank Dildine, of Shirley, was here today visiting friends.

Mrs. Thomas Elliott, of route six, who has been quite sick, is better. The Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer and Daily Reporter for $2.25 per year. tf

John S. Thomas, of route six, has purchased the Eaton Jersey cow of William H. Pauley for

Etta Barrett will leave Wednesday for Muncie, where she will spend the summer with friends and relatives.

Miss Myrtle Bobblet, who has been the guest of Frank Edwards and family at Westland, returned home today.

You "MAKE SURE" of just one thing. See that you get one of those nice buggies of W. Dobbins, Mohawk, Ind. d&w

George W. Eaton and son, Hansel, of Jackson township, were at the stockyards at Indianapolis today looking at horses with a view of purchasing.

Roscoe Hunt, of Maxwell, has purchased a fine three-year-old Percheon stallion of Sterling R. Holt, of Maywood stock farm. He is a fine individual and weighs 1,600 pounds.

Morton Ross, of Buck Creek township, who has been very sick with pleuro-pneumonia, is slightly better. His physicians have removed a large quantity of serum from his chest.

Rev. Earl Davis and wife, who have been conducting a meeting at West Salem, Illinois, have returned. They had a most successful meeting. Fortythree persons were converted and sanctified at the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Davis are returned missionaries from Africa.

The Knights of the Holy Grail played a game of basket ball with the Brotherhood last evening. The score was 9 to 8 in favor of the Holy Grail boys. John Brown was hurt by bumping up against a pole in the diamonds. This would have weakened the Brotherhood, but they got another member to serve in his place.

A team of horses belonging to George Haman took fright near the home of Charles Foster on the National road west of this city this morning and ran away with him. He was in a wagon and held on to the reins though he could not stop the horses. He was able, however, to direct them until they were exhausted. No damage was done to team, wagon or man.

THIN MILK

How can the baby grow strong if the nursing mother is pale and delicate?

Scott's Emulsion

makes the mother strong and well increases and enriches the baby's food.

GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1910.

SPLENDID TICKET

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Result of the Republican Convention

and Something About the

Nominees.

It was 11:30 Saturday night when the Greenfield precinct reported the result of the primary nominating convention. This was the last, others having been in for some time. The result was the following ticket:

For Representative, JOHN WARD WALKER. Sheriff,

FRANK FURRY. Treasurer,

EDWARD C. HUNTINGTON. Auditor, JESSE F. EVANS.

Surveyor,

RAYMOND E. HAVENS. Clerk, WILLIAM MILLER.

Recorder,

JAMES A. VEATCH. Coroner, ERNEST R. SISSON. Prosecuting Attorney, CHARLES M. DEMAREE.

Assessor,

GRANT KRAMMES,

Commissioner Western District, JOHN W. GRIFFITH. Commissioner Eastern District,

JOHN W. REEVES.

John Ward Walker, the candidate for representative, is one of Green field's oldest business men and best known citizens. He has been in busi ness in this city for more than fifty vears.

Charles M. Demaree, for prosecu tor, is one of the train dispatchers on the T. H., I. & E. and has been with the company for several years.

William E. Miller, of Shirley, the candidate for clerk, is a resident of Shirley, where he is a practicing dentist. He has lived there for a number of years.

Jesse F. Evans, the nominee for auditor, is a native of Jackson town ship, where he formerly taught school. He was also connected with the Greenfield schools for a few years. For several years he has been in the banking business, first at Shirley, and at present cashier of the Wilkinson bank.

Edward C. Huntington, of Sugar Creek township, candidate for treasurer, is a farmer and business man. He owns land in both Hancock and Marion counties, is connected with business interests in Indianapolis and with the Cumberland bank.

Frank Furry, the candidate for sheriff, hails from Brandywine township, where he grew to manhood on a farm. He is at present a conductor on the T. H., I. & E. He was an applicant for the appointment of marshal under the new city administration.

James A. Veatch, the candidate for recorder, is a veteran of the Civil war. He marched with Sherman to the sea. He is a farmer and stock raiser of Blueriver township. Has resided in this county for more than twenty-five years.

Grant Krammes, who was nominated for assessor, resides in Brandywine township. He is a good farmer. He has always been a very active political party worker in his section of the county.

Raymond E. Havens, the nominee for surveyor, is a son of J. M. Havens, the harness maker. He is a graduate of the Greenfield high school and is a senior in Purdue University, where he will graduate next month.

John W. Griffith, of Buck Creek township, the candidate for commissioner of the Western district, is a farmer. He has served a term as trustee of his township.

John W. Reeves, of Jackson township, the candidate for commissioner in the Eastern district, is also an old soldier. He is a native of Ohio. After the war he came to Indiana and subsequently went to Kansas, where he home-steaded and proved up a claim by five years residence and improvements on the same. After living in Kansas eleven years, he sold his farm and came on a- visit to Hancock county, where he decided to locate. He purchased a farm and has resided in the county for the past twenty-five years.

Dr. E. R. Sisson, the nominee for coroner, is a practicing physician of this city. He was formerly located at Maxwell. He came fx*om Rush county about sixteen years ago.

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets will clear the sour stomach, sweeten the breath and create a healthy appetite. They promote the flow of gastric juice, thereby inducing good digestion. Sold by all druggists.

For a good buggy harness call at J. M. Haven & Co. and look through their large stock and see them cheap* You pan buy one. w20t2 dl9tl

Names of Candidates

For Representative— J. Ward Walker... For Prosecuting Attorney-

Charles M. Demaree For ClerkWilliam E. Miller For Auditor—

Jesse F. Evans Morton Allender For Treasurer—

Edward C. Huntington. For SheriffRichard M. Pauley

John W. Reeves Eli 0. Catt— For Coroner—

Frank Furry James L. Dangler For Recorder—

James A. Veatch Sherman Rothermel For Assessor-

Grant Krammes For Surveyor— Raymond E. Havens ... Com. Western Dist.—

John W. Griffith James L. Vail Com. Eastern Dist.

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John H. Groff Ernest R. Sisson

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FOR COUNTY CLERK

Machine Installed on Understanding

Will Be Returned if Not

Purchased.

Anew record-typewriter and desk has been installed in the county clerk's office. It is placed by the agent because he says there is to be a material advance in the price the first of June, and if the commissionerrs do not purchase the machine, it is to be returned.

There is no office in the county that has more need of a machine than the clerk's with the voluminous records that are to be copied.

The saving in records pays the cost of a machine in a few years. The auditor and recorder have' had recordtypewriters for considerable time.

DECREE FOR PLAINTIFF.

Ralph Boots Given Divorce and the

Custody of Child.

In the circuit court Saturday Ralph R. Boots was granted a decree of divorce from Verna C. Boots. The trial was brief as the defendant did not appear except as the law providing the prosecuting attorne}'.

In rendering judgment the court

cree was given to the plaintiff and also the custody of the child, Mary June Boots, three years old, whom it was shown is now in the care of Mr. Boots' sister, Mrs. R. B. Ramsey.

On Change of Venue.

The case of Frank Addison, of this city, against the T. H. I. & E. traction company for $6000 damages has been sent to Rushville on a change of venue. The plaintiff alleges that the traction car caused his horse to become frightened and run away, breaking his arm.

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said it was unfortunate, but that it I over Hancock county and was sevenseems such things come up. The de-1 ty-nine years old. The funeral was at the M. P. church in this city Sunday afternoon at 2 :~30. Interment at Park cemetery.

REPUBLICAN NOMINEE FOR REPRESENTATIVE

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Aged and Prominent Farmer Who Was

Well Known Over Hancock

County.

James Currens, one of the county's best known farmers, died Sunday at his home on a farm near Eden. He had been in poor health for several months. Mr. Currens owned and managed a splendid farm. He was eighty-three years old and leaves a widow and three children—Robert Currens, of this city Mrs. Charles Piper and William Currens.

The funeral directed by Oak Morrison, of this city, Tuesday at 10:30, at Menden cemetery, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Loveless, of the M. E. church.

DEATH OF OLD CITIZEN.

Jesse Wheeler Almost Four Score

Years of Age.

Jesse Wheeler, one of the old people of this community died at his home near this city Friday evening. He is survived by a widow and three children, Nathan, William and Mrs. Keyser.

Mr. \YTheeler was widely known

Hiram Eshelman is the undertaker in charge.

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