Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 2 June 1910 — Page 1

VOL. XXXI., NO. 22.

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Patrons Divided Over a Choice of Su­

perintendent and Two Petitions

Go to County Officer.'

A petition, bearing fifty-seven names of taxpayers in Warren township, Marion county, protesting against the retention of Ernest Linton, present superintendent of the Cumberland schools, and supporting Charles P. Fisher, township trustee, in his fight to oust Linton, has been filed with John R. Carr, county superintendent. The petition is a counter to the move made by the supporters of Linton, when they filed a petition with Carr bearing ninety-five names, which protested against the release of Linton from the superintendency of the Cumberland schools.

There has been a big fight in Warren township since the trustee first announced his intention of releasing Linton from his present position. Petitions have been sent to Fisher pro testing against his action, and mass meetings have been held by the patrons of the school who are opposed to the ousting of Linton, but Fisher had remained firm in his position. "It is for the good of the school in general that I am doing what I am," he said, "and not, as some persons have intimated, because I have a personal grudge against Linton. I believe that I am capable of selecting the best teachers for the schools in my charge. Since he began this fight I have had no use for him, and I would not keep him under any consideration."

Fisher's word is final as to who shall teach in the schools, according to Mr. Carr. Linton has been connected with the Cumberland schools for four years.

..Circuit Court..

HON. ROBERT L. MASON, Judge.

The docket fees for the month of May were §14.00. The sheriff's fees for the quarter ending May 31, §56.35.

Claims Best in County.

Greenfield Republican:— I have been reading a piece in your paper about a bunch of Jersey cows, and I will give a few facts for publication in your paper about a couple of cows. I have one cow that is giving 8}4 gallons of milk per day and another one that is giving seven gallons. The amounts are measnred by weight. We tested the cows in the butter made from the milk, and one made 18)4 pounds and the other 15 pounds and 5 ounces of butter in seven days. We are selling the cream from these cows now and are averaging 90 cents for cream or $27.00 per month, and are raising six calves on their skimihed milk. I can prove any of these facts by showing the real goods.

I remain as ever a reader of your paper, Yours Respectfully, William Offenbacker,

Oaklandon, R. F. D. 7.

Transfers of Real Estate.

Calvin L. McNamara to Walter P. Giles lot in Carrollton $ 200 George Riggle ito Samuel L.

Taylor lot in JShirley 2100 Francis M. Frazier to Thomas H. New 20 acres 300 W. Earl Frost to Ora E. Thomas 32 acres 1500 Mary M. Barnard to Samuel M.

Barnard, undivided 1-5 of interest of 135 acres 1000 Robert A. Slaughter to William

W. Martindale lot in Warring-

ton 20

Had Court of Honor Policy. Eugene Lewis, who died on April 30th, held a certificate in the Court of Honor for $2,000. The completed •.' claim proofs were forwarded to the

Society on May 20th. A warrant for $2,000 was received from the Society by Recorder C. F. Reeves on May :25th, in full payment of the claim.

Mr. Lewis took a policy with the Court, of Honor in 1897 while living in this city and continued his membership with the Greenfield Court until his death.

Fire Near Carrollton.

The residence of James A. Swain, of •Carrollton, was burned Wednesday .-ring. Only a part of the household „f .goods was saved. The property was fully insured by Wood Bros, agency. %The origin of the fire is unknown.

Special Judge at Richmond. Judge E. W. Felt is the special judge in an important case in the "Wayne circuit court, in which the city of Richmond is deeply concerned.

ATHLETES WEDDED IN MAYOR'S COURT

Handsome Young Couple Take the Vows

in the Presence of Small Party

Tuesday Evening.

Albert B. Ritchey, of Marion county, and Miss Sadie Spriggs, a native of Guernsey county, Ohio, were married Tuesday evening by Mayor Ora Myers at his office in this city.

In their application for marriage license Miss Spriggs stated that she had been a resident of Greenfield for the last thirty days and gave her occupation as that of athlete. This was also given as the calling of the bridegroom and his age as 29. The bride is 28.

The young man and woman formed a handsome couple as they stood befpre the mayor and took upon themselves the marriage vows. Mr. Ritchey is a marvel of physical development with muscles like steel. He can bend a gas pipe or snap an ordinary axe-handle over the muscles of his arm and perform numerous other marvelous feats of strength.

TRIAL NEXT WEEK

General Ketchem and Other Counsel

Take Preliminary Steps in

Damage Suit.

Gen. William A. Ketcham, of Indianapolis, was in Greenfield today and with his associate counsel in a damage case to be tried here soon, Elmer Binford and Jonas Walker, set off names drawn for special venire. Jackson & Sample represented the plaintiff.

Gen. Ketcham is one of Indiana's most distinguished lawyers and is often in cases in this court on change of venue from Marion county. He is also high up in Grand Army circles, having filled the highest office in the gift of the organization.

Birthday Dinner.

There were sixty relatives and friends gathered at the beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Ferrell, north of this city, Sunday, May 29th, with well filled baskets, the occasion being Mr. Ferrill's 73rd birthday. His faithful wife planned the event some weeks ago and she surely had a success.

Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Marion Ferrill, James McCarty and family, Ed Walker and children, Murrel Walker and family, Clarence Keller and family, Virgil Jones and wife, Mrs. Barbia Alford, Lon Alford and Alunis Murphy, of Eden, Thomas Franklin and wife, William Franklin and family, Flavious Pritchard and family, Harvey Stephens and family, William Blakely and family, David Loy and wife, all of Pendleton, Mrs. Lncretia Hughes, Misses Elizabeth and Rhoda Gushaw, of Sharpsville.

Late in the afternoon, after a pleasant day, for Mr. and Mrs. Ferrill are excellent entertainers, those present departed for their different homes.

One Present^

Maple Grove Services.

There will be preaching services at Maple Grove Friends church near Fortville next Sunday, morning and night.

E. P. Rock and family, Mrs. Grace Hill and Mrs. Harry Thomas spent Wednesday with friends in Carthage.

Mrs. Jonas Walker and little daughter left today for a two weeks visit with friends in Winchester and Columbus, Ohio.

The Hancock County Sunday School Association will hold the annual convention at the Christian church in Greenfield all day and evening Thursday, June 9, 1910. The general State secretary, George N. Barnie, will be present at both sessions.

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Judkins were at Indianapolis Monday, Mrs. Judkins visiting friends and Mr .'Judkins attending a State meeting of postoffice clerks, being a delegate from the local branch of M. N. A. P. O. C. of this city. The meeting was held in the district court room in the Federal building and was well attended. Every eligible office in Indiana is now organized and much good is being done. The meeting was enthusiastic and interesting from start to finish and ended with a banquet at the Denison Tuesday night.

BRIEF TRIAL OF BIG SUIT

Demand for $20,000 is Tried in Cir­

cuit Court in Few Hours and

Jury Disagrees.

The briefest trial of a damage suit involving so large a sum ever in the circuit court, perhaps was that of John Foster, by his next friend, against Kingan & Co., Ltd., for $20,000 damages.

The plaintiff lost an eye from acid while at his work for the packing house. He is a minor. The case was called for trial Tuesday and the plaintiff introduced but two or three witnesses and the defense only one. The case was given to the jury in the afternoon and the twelve men had it in their charge longer than it was being tried, reporting a disagreement Wednesday morning.

It had been expected that the case would require two days at least and the result was nothing on the calendar for Wednesday.

HOG RECEIPTS LIBERAL BUT PRICES ARE STEADY

Local Packers Free Buyers-

WAITING FOR THE FINAL SUMMONS

Sick Merchant, His Family and Friends Anticipate Sorrow Soon to Invade the Orr Home.

A. S. Orr, whose critical illness has been often noted in this paper, is lying at death's door and he is patiently awaiting the summons. There is absolutely no hope for his recovery and it is doubtful if he can survive the week.

Mr. Orr talks to friends concerning his condition and says while he would love to remain he realizes that he must go. He has arranged his business matters and adjusted all affairs. Strong men, who visit his bedside, his close friends, leave the room in tears, after talking witti him of the parting that all realize is so near at hand.

Crop Report.

The continued cool weather has had a discouraging effect on the farmers. Their crops have done no good for ten days. Wheat has suffered most. The damage has been such that much of the wheat has been permanently damaged, and some people say there will not be a half crop of wheat.

Oats look fairly well but they are backward or small, but the plant is in a healthy condition.

Corn has been at a stand still for a week, and is much the worse for the stand-still.

Clover and timothy for hay are developing more rapidly than the other crops but the cold weather has affected them. The prospects for an average hay crop are fair.

A very large acreage of corn has been put out. The strawberry crop is ripening slowly. There are not very many berries, but what there are are good quality. ,j

Sunday Baptismal Service. ,r There will be a baptismal service at Brandywine creek between the National road and the Pennsylvania railroad bridge Sunday afternoon at 2:30 conducted by Rev. Joseph Wainscott, of the Heavenly Recruit church on Osage street.

GREENFIELD, IND., THURSDAY, JUNE 2. 1910.

THE FUNERAL OF

-Bulk

Sold at $9.70.

Indianapolis, Ind., June 1. Receipts—9,000 hogs 1,750 cattle and 500 sheep, against 11,005 hogs, 1,787 cattle and 314 sheep a week ago, and 1,699 hogs, 2,066 cattle and 315 sheep a year ago.

Local packers were again free buyers at the start, and two-thirds of the hog supply was placed shortly after the opening. Aside from a few sales at $9.65, the entire supply, regardless of weight, sold at $9.70.

Aside from 250 cattle on through billing, there was fair Wednesday run. It was more or less difficult to arrange prices, and the trading was slow and possibly a trifle lower. The feeder market was active to strong to higher prices. Bulls were fully steady and calves strong to 25c higher.

Receipts of sheep and lambs were considerably larger than the daily average. There was a lack of urgent competition and it wes more or less difficult to place the consignments at steady prices. Spring lambs sold from $8.00 down, yearlings from $6.50 down, and shaep from $4.75 down.

Three Brothersinlaw Elected County

Commissioners and Present

Officer Only Survivor.

The funeral of Robert Wilson was held Wednesday afternoon at Mc Cordsville. Among the Greenfield men who attended were Judge Robert L. Mason, Hon. U. S. Jackson and Omer Jackson.

The county commissioners, Horace Wickard, Linza Walker and Thayer Spell were pall bearers. The latter was a brotherinlaw of the deceased.

It is noted in the death of Mr. Wilson the fact that three brothersin law have been elected county commissioners. Aquilla Grist, Mr. Wilson and the present official Mr. Spell. Mr. Grist has been dead four or five years.

Formei* sheriff Lute Larrabee, former commissioner George W. Crider, Deputy Clerk Mcses Wood, former deputy auditor Lawrence Wood, and treasurer, Phi Collyer, of this city also attended the funeral.

BUND VIOLINIST TO STUOY IN GERMANY

Wheatley Glascock Charms Audience

at School in Recital Before

Leaving This Country

After taking a post-graduate course at the Indiana School for the Blind, under Miss Bertha Schellschmidt, Wheatley Glascock, the first violin graduate in music at the institution, will complete his studies in Germany. At his recital Monday night his rendition of "Rustle of Spring" by Sinding and Vieuxtemp's "Fantasie Caprice," were well received by the audience. His technique was praised by critics.

Wheatley Glascock is the blind son of Logan Glascock and wife, formerly of this city. The young musician is a nephew of Mrs. A|ice Shinn and Jasper Glascock, of this city. He spent considerable time here when his parents lived at State and North streets,although he was busy in school and with his violin.

CURRY'S CHAPEL.

Mr. and Mrs. Biddle, of Indianapolis, spent several days with Joseph Fisk and wife this week.

George Hammer and wife entertained Edward Wilson and family Sunday at dinner.

Jack Kinder lost a valuable cow last week. Rev. W. E. Loveless preached an excellent sermon here Sunday evening. Subject, "Memorial." There was a large number present.

Joseph Apple and family called on her parents, Isaac Martin and wife, Sunday afternoon, of near Eden.

Dr. Claude Wilson,, of Greenfield, was called here Saturday evening owing to the illness of one of John Biser's cows.

Several from here attended the Memorial services at the Simmons cemetery Sunday afternoon.

The Children Day Exercises will be held in June. All are invited to attend.

The first quarterly meeting will be held at Maxwell Sunday. There will be no services at this place Sunday. All are invited to go to Maxwell.

The Ladies Society will met with Mrs. Minnie Lowe Wednesday, June first.

MAXWELL

The quarterly meetings will be held on Sunday at the Maxwell M. E. church. Preaching 110:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. The sacramental service will be held in the morning. Dr. Guild cannot be with us on Sunday, June 5, btit will be here and preach on Thursday, June 19, and the business .ession will be held Friday, June 10, at 9 a. m. Please note the changes between the pulpit announcement and this one. 'I

Found—A valuable in the Christian church Monday evening, May 30. Ov ner may obtain same by addressing W. E. Loveless, Maxwell, *Ind., and describing property.

Our band furnished the music for the Memorial services at Wilkinson Sunday last.

Several went to Indianapolis driHhe excursion Decoration Day. Mr. Maxwell is our new barber give him a ttial. He is located in the Olvey building near the depot.

WILL

Odd Fellows and Daughters of Re-

bekah To Be Addressed by the

Rev. Mr. Naftzger.

Greenfield Lodge, No. 135, I. O. O. F. and Hope Lodge No. 114, Daughters of Rebekah, will decorate the graves of their deceased members on Sunday, June 5th. The members will meet at I. O. O. F. Hall at 2 p.m. where they will listen to an address by the Rev. Leslie J, Naftzger, of this city. After the address, the members will form in line and march to Park cemetery, where the decoration of the graves will take place. All members of the order are expected to be present and participate in the exercises and the public is cordially invited. Bert Pauley is Noble Grand of the Odd Fellows Lodge.

FROM WEDNESDAY'S DAILY.

Miss Lois Peacock, of Charlottesville, spent Tuesday here with friends.

Oak Morrison and Dr. Comstock were at Morristown this morning on business.

R. E. Strahl, of rural route is feeding some large fat steers for which he will receive a nice fancy price.

Ten thousand dollars is being subscribed at New Castle for the location of the Universal Motor Company.

Mrs. Frank Gibbs and her guest Mrs. Thomas Monger, of Greenville, Ohio, spent the day with Dave McClarnon and wife, on Route 9.

County Superintendent Frank Larrabee and O. J. Coffin, trustee of Blue River township, went to Indianapolis today to purchase supplies for the Blue River schools.

James Whitcomb Riley has presented the city library with the Greenfield Edition of his poems with his autograph. The book is in one volume and enclosed in a neat case.

Jesse M. Fort, of rural route 7 out of New Castle was in Greenfield today. He formerly resided in Hancock county near Charlottesville. He is a brother of E. S. Fort of this ciiv.

The County Board of Review will meet next Monday. The board will go over the assessment lists of the assessors, and taxpayers may appeal to it any disapproval of an assessment.

All Christian Endeavorers that will go to Indianapolis Friday evening to the C. E. rally of the Terre Haute Club at the West Park Christian church, please see Ross Davis or Charles Mulvihill.

Mrs. Jeff West and her daughter, Miss Gladys, returned a few days ago from Fairland, where the latter has been a student in Fairland Academy. She has just completed the course, graduating a few days ago and receiving a diploma.

The boys' quartette composed of Burwell Barr, Charles Arnold, Berry Willis Cooper and Charles Arnold will sing Friday evening at the Terre Haute Club rally at the West Park church in Indianapolis. Miss Dora Arnold will be the accompanist.

Mr. arid Mrs. Edward Shell and little son, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Shell and Jay Killen, of Huntington, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Fulton over Sunday. The party were on their way to the auto races, where Mrs. Fulton accompanied them Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Davis Lineback, of Richmond, were in Greenfield Monday and visited his son, Frank and family. From Greenfield they went to Knightstown, where they visited his daughter. Mr. Lineback has been living in Richmond for about one year. He is connected with the transfer business and is getting along nicely.

Frank E. Hammer, of Indianapolis, was in Greenfield, Tuesday. He is the Indiana representative of The Coit Lyceum bureau of Cleveland, Ohio, and is placing lecture and entertainment courses throughout Indiana. Mr. Hammer formerly Resided in this city. He has been lividg at Cleveland, Ohio, but is now returning to Indiana.

The contractor of the South State street pavement is pushing the work to completion now that the weather is favorable. The cement is laid almost to the railroad and the laying brick will begin soon. The roadway was completed .to Cemetery street last year. Joe Barrett is looking after the county's interestts in the improvement.

ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR.

Society Events.

The Missionary Society, of the Presbyterian church, met at the hrrae of Mrs. Will Hughes Tuesday afternoon. Quite a number were out and enjoyed the lessons, which were on Siam and the Mormons. "The Call to Siam" was given by Mrs. Ross Ogg, showing the great progress in the last few years and future prospects of Siam. Miss Virginia Morton gave many and interesting statistics concerning the C. E. work in Siam. Also telling a beautiful story of amother's love, and Chrisfciah training of her family, bringing out how it pays to teach our children to become Christians. "The Mormons," by Mrs. E. W. Pratt proved to be the most interesting lesson of the afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed by all present. This Society, which is growing in interest and'increasing in number, will close its active work with the June meeting until September. The hostess, Mrs. Hughes, served refreshments of strawberries, cream, cake and coffee.

Dr. and Mrs. Clark Gauze, of Carthage, gave quite a large reception Tuesday afternoon in honor of the approaching marriage of their daughter, Stella, who is well and favorably known in this city, having taught several successful music classes here. The wedding will occur this month. The bridegroom will be Mr. George Kulmer, of Canton, 111. There were guests from Greenfield, Rushville and Shelbyville. Miss Carrie Weaver, of Knightstown, rendered several violin solos and Miss Rider gave several selections as a reader. Wood L. Walker, of this city, went down in his automobile. He was accompanied by Mrs. C. A. Barnes, Mrs. Walker, Miss Marthena Walker and Miss Lucile Downing.

The Duo Decim Card Club met Tuesday night with Miss Marie Francis at her home on Walnut street. The spacious rooms were beautifully decorated with cut flowers. There were three tables and "500" was the game. Refreshments consisting of ice cream with strawberries and cake were served.

The members of the young ladies' Sunday school class of the M. P. church were entertained Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. MeiTitt Wood on North Pratt street. There was a good attendance and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.

Miss Nellie Sparks entertained at Sunday dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Porter and Miss Carrie Porter, of near Morristown, Miss Mae Titus, of near Markleville and Miss Dessie Collins, of near Wilkinson.

Mrs.. Ben Caraway and Mrs. H. E. Leech will entertain the Cosmos Society Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Leech.

Mrs. R. Archey will entertain her Sunday School class Friday afternoon at her home-at 326 Swope stree t.

The Friends' Sociable will meet at the home of Walter Henby on Fourth street Friday evening at 7:30.

Green Township Commencement. Following is the program for the commencement of the common schools of Green township, Saturday evening June 4, 1910, atM. E. church, Eden, Ind.

Music

Invocation Rev. Loveless Music "Delay Loses Fortune". Elvin Folger 'Conversation'' Paul Moore "Industry" Noble Baity

Music

"Blight of Idleness"..Marion Wilson "Home" Marie Hendren Oration, "Pleasure and Fun".. i. Levi Walker "A School Boy on Corns" ... Albert Huber

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'Character'' Elizabeth McCreery Music Presentation of Diplomas

Frank Larrabee

County Superintendent Music

Benediction:—. ..Rev. Loveless Music 5 •,

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