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Volney Caldwell Seriously Wounded

by His Neighbor Saturday

Morning.

Volney Caldwell is lying seriously wounded at his home east of town, the result of vicious and deadly assault by his neighbor, Thomas Angle, who without warning Saturday morning shot Mr. Caldwell with the charges from both barrels of a twelve gauge shot gun.

Mr. Caldwell is seventy-five years old and well and favorably known in this community. He owns and cultivates a place just east of town, immediately south of the old strawboard factory. His nearest neighbor is Thomas Angle and the men have had some trouble in establishing the line between their properties. Finally Mr. Caldwell had the division established by survey and the result was Angle was compelled to move a stable which encroached upon the Caldwell property. This trouble over the property is supposed to have been the cause of Angle's murderous assault upon his neighbor. The fact that Mr. Caldwell is an old man and Angle less than half his age adds if possible to the gravity of the assault. Both men are members of the Heavenly Recruit church and both have been exhorters. It is said that at different times in "testimony" meetings Angle has said that he had in the past contemplated harming Caldwell, but that since his conversion all this had passed from him.

After the shooting Angle was arrested by former city marshal, Emeiy Scott, who was working in a field near the scene. Marshal Shumway was notified and with Mr. Scott took the prisoner to the mayor's office, where the prosecuting attorney, E. F. Quigley, formally made the affidavits charging him with assault and battery with inrent to commit murder, and Angle's bond fixed by Mayor Myers at §5,000, which he failed to furnish and went to jail.

Angle refused to make any statement whatever of the shooting. His wife was with him at the mayor's office. She is a thirfty German lady, who is well spoken of. Like her husband, however, she refused to talk about the crime and busied herself in looking for an attorney, Mr. Glascock, who was out of town.

The story of the crime gathered from other sources is that Mr. Caldwell was pushing a hand-plow in his garden Saturday morning when he heard his wife and Mrs. Angle scream. He was looking toward the ground at the time and at the alarm he saw forty feet in front of him Angle with a double barrel shotgun pointing at his head. Mr. Caldwell instantly turned to run for safety and when in the act of turning the gun was discharged, one barrel following the other. His back from neck to heels was peppered with Shot and the remainder of the charges went into the plow. Neighbors hearing the screams of the women and the shots, hurried to the scene and assisted Mr. Caldwell into his home. Dr. Milo Gibbs called and removed seventy or more No. 5. shot. Others could not be reached with the probe. They had entered deep into the flesh and penetrated the bones. The gun used by Angle is of modern manufacture, breakable for carrying in a case. After the crime Angle took the gun to the house of Levi Griffith where it was found by the officers. Whether or not the prisoner will deny the shooting or what his plea will be is not known.

Thomas Angle, who is in jail awaiting a hearing on the charge of attempted murder, is sorry he did the shooting and he carried on at a lively rate Sunday morning. He cried like his heart would break, read the Bible and prayed, and appeared to be overcome with remorse for his crime. During the afternoon members of his church held religious services at the jail and a number of persons called to see the prisoner.

This is all over, however, as Judge Mason has ordered the sheriff not to permit Angle to see visitors promiscuously and no person will be admitted hereafter without the approval of the court.

Angle will have a hearing before the mayor, probably next Saturday, unless it is waived, and it probably will be, and the prisoner's case certified at once to the. circuit court. He has employed Sanford & Glascock and Chauncey Duncan to defend him. 3|fThe attorneys have made no statement, but it is generally expected that Angle's defense will be insanity and not responsible for bis act.

The bishop of the Heavenly Recruit church said today that any impression that Caldwell and Angle are licensed exhorters in that church

is wrong, and asked that the church be placed right in the matter.

Volney Caldwell, who was shot Saturday morning with two loads of bird shot by Thomas Angle, will recover unless unexpected complications should arise. There is some concern over the location of the shot that could not be removed from his body. Some may have entered his lungs or other vital parts of the system. Dr. Carl McGaughey has the case in charge. Dr. Milo Gibbs, who was called at the time of the shooting, is out of the city for a week or two.

HE WANTS THE ALLEYS PAVED

D. C. Sivey Has a Plan That Will Af

ford Comfort and Safety to

Pedestrians.

"With the streets turned over to autos and the sidewalks to the roller skates I am in favor of the alleys in this city all being paved with cement or brick."

The above was the statement made this morning by D. C. Sivey, one of the long time residents of Greenfield. He had just emerged safely from a congestion of automobiles, bicycles and roller skates in Main street and the sidewalks. He appeared to have some doubts whether or not a pedestrian had any place at all along the public way where he was assured of comfort and safety. "If the alleys are paved so we won't have so much mud," he said, "I think they will let us walk there and if I had the time I would make a suggestion along that line."

It is observed that there is a great improvement in the driving of carrages, autos and bicycles during the last week. Occasionally some person careless of the rights of others, is seen on the wrong side of the street, but this is the exception and not the rule.

Drivers say there are many times that it almost impossible to pass on the south side of the tracks at the interurban station, as the street is either obstructed by the trucks or by people taking or leaving a car. This is a condition that is unavoidable perhaps as the employes of the company appear to be prompt in removing the truck and do not permit it to stand in the street before and after a car passes. The mayor recently cautioned them about this.

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Miss Hazel Loehr, who has been a student in Purdue University for the past year, has returned to her hpme in this city, and accepted a position at A. C. Pilkenton's drug store.

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Mistake in a Crisis.

Two examples of the carelessness of vehicle drivers were observed in the Main street Friday morning and more from chance than any other perceptible reason accidents were avoided.

A one horse wagon had stopped at a store on the south side of the street and when the driver started west he continued on the left side of the street, possibly expecting to turn off in a square or two and carlessly failed to do as he should and cross to the north side. He had gone less than a half square when an automobile containing four strangers approached from the west on their proper side of the street and of course directly in the path of the Greeenfleld dliver, who, realizing too late that he was in the wrong place began efforts to avoid a collision.

He had only a few seconds to do this and it was plain to" be seen he was "rattled." He pulled his horse to the right, then to the left, and the automobile driver could not know where he was going. The machine was slowed down and no accident resulted. It is a safe guess that this driver will be found on the right side the next time. In the same square an automobile was driven from South Pennsylvania street and west on the south side of Main. Another was coming from the west, on the right side of the street, and the machines began to wabble, the driver that was trespassing not knowing just what to do.

There is a difference between carelessness and thoughtlessness. Very few persons, perhaps, are careless in risking danger to others in vehicle driving. The charitable view of the matter is that they are thoughtless.

A party of men in discussing a recent accident in the city brought up experiences that were "hair raising," due to thoughtlessness. Robert Williamson, the well known lawyer and the last man in town that one would charge with doing a careless or thoughtless act, related an incident that he said was the most trying experience in his life. "Another lawyer and myself," he said, "had levied on a roll of carpet and it was brought to my office on the second floor of the Thayer block. Finally the matter was adjusted and the heavy roll of carpet was to be returned, and rather than labor with it down the stairway to the sidewalk I took it to the head of the stairs and gave the carpet a shove. The way it bounded and bounced was a sight, striking the sidewalk and sling across like an avalanche." Mr. Williamson said he did not realize until the roll left his hands what he had done. "In that second of time," he said, "I imagined that some little child was passing and would be killed. No man can realize how awfully responsible I felt while that big roll of carpet wan bounding down the stairway. Fortonately no person was passing, but it is a sure thing I have never been as thoughtless of others since that day."

Jonas P. Walker is one of the members of the Hancock bar that has some good story to tell that will dove tail with another any old time and he followed his brother lawyer with an experience "up on the farm when I was a boy." This all comes under the subject of "thoughtlessness." "We had one of those devilish horses," Mr. Walker said, "you've all seen them, one of those critters that bite at you and know just how to bite so as not to hurt you, but torment you, and keep a fellow imagining he is going to take a piece out of him. One day when they were both loose in a field the horse discovered a calf that was afraid of him and the way he made that yearling chase was a sight. Mother watched the pranks of the horse until she became alarmed for the safety of the calf and called father and myself to the rescue." Then the recollections of the incident caused Mr. Walker to chuckle. And continuing, "Father picked up a rock that would weigh about a pound and we went right after Mr. Horse. The animal seeing us made directly for father, and having the stone ready he let go, striking the horse in the face. The rock plowed along the animal's head and on tip into the air as high as the barn that stood near. The horse made himself scarce without delay' and I can see him yet when he stopped at the far side of the lot with head and tail up, just as,the boulder that hit him came down and struck my father on, the top of the head. As the blood began to trickle down Father's face, he turned toward me and said 'that rock hit

GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 1910

HAVE BEEN

How Drivers of Vehicles on the Wrong

me.' I had to langh, I could not help it under any circumstances. If father had not thoughtlessly thrown that rock it would not have come down upon his head.'' The calf was not injured.

"Talking about awful suspense," William A. Wood remarked, "I never experienced it more trying than Thursday morning when I was in the automobile that so terribly injured the little Reed girl. I feel so sorry for the child and her parents and I know that the accident could not have been avoided. That morning the second's time that elapsed during the accident seemed to me like an hour. A man could not Remain sane many minutes under such a suspense. The moment before the fender struck the child I knew it could not be avoided. The machine was stopped before the rear wheels had passed the little girl and the time that had elapsed could not have been but a moment, yet it was an awful experience. While I know no one was to blame for the accident I am sorry I was in the machine when it occurred."

THE DUNCAN-WILSON NUPTIALS AT RUSHVILLE

(Rushville Republican.)

A charming June wedding was celebrated Wednesday at 8:30 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson in Fifth street, when their daughter, Miss Aileen Wilson, was united in marriage to Chauncey Duocan, of Greenfield. The wedding was one of the attractive nuptial affairs of the spring and the appointments were in keeping. The entire house was given a spring like appearance with a profusion of greenery and the wedding flower, the marguerite.

The parlor was chosen for the ceremony room, the couple standing in front of a high bank of palms and ferns. The bay-windows were concealed with ferns and small electric lights forming a background. In the adjoining rooms were the marguerites and ferns and in the archway and festooned on the stairway was smilax.

The bridal party included Dr. L. M. Green, Dr. W. S. Coleman, Ferd Retherford and Birney Spradling, ushers the Rev. MacNeill of Winchester, Ky., who performed the ceremony Miss Mary Amos, maid of honor Miss Jeanne Bishop, bridesmaid Jesse Hughes, of Greenfield, and Mr. Tuteur, of New Albany, best man Master Lewis Smith, ringbearer and were followed by the bride and her father.

A harpist was stationed in the hall and just before the entrance of the wedding party Miss Florence Frazee sang "My Rosary" and "Because." Lohengrin's wedding march was played by Miss Anna Overman.

The ceremony was followed by a reception and supper. The bride's table was arranged with a low basket of the wedding flowers and ferns. Seated with the bridal couple were the members of the wedding party. The other guests were served in the halls and on the porch.

Mr. and Mrs. Duncan left last night for a wedding trip and on their return will live in Greenfield, Ind.

A large number of guests from surrounding cities were present.

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IS WELL PLEASED WITH THE SODTH

Owen M. Walker, of Jackson township, the well known singing evangelist, is at Columbia, South Carolina, where he will be through the month of June. He is doing nicely and is well pleased with his work. He says that there are a great many fine business opportunities in the South and all that is needed is northern men to take advantage of them. ,,

Remedy For Bad Odor.

Next time your immediate neighborhood is treated to a spell of that offense odor of the pole-cat, just try putting a pan on the stove with some vinegar and spices in it let it boil briskly it will prove stronger than the first arrival and will save many sick headaches. Try it and be convinced.—Mrs. H. C. Clark, in Little Helps, June-July National Magazine.

Mrs. Harry Cooley has returned from a visit with friends at Spiceland.

LEAVES HIS AND PULPIT

Pastor of the Christian Congregation

at Gwynneville Said to Have

Left Country.

Gwynneville comes to the front with another sensation as a result of the sudden disappearance of Rev. S. M. Hawthorne, pastor of the Christian church at that place. The Shelbyville Democrat says: "News of the abscondence of John Tucker, one of the prominent business men of the town, is still fresh in the minds of the reading public. His action formed the sole topic for conversaton in that locality for several weeks until now it has. been eclipsed and gives promise of being relegated to the rear by the strange act of the man of the cloth. The final outcome will be awaited with no small amount of interest. One resident of the toAvn in discussing the matter today even went so far as to say that several libel suite might be filed in the Shelby circuit court. "Rev. Hawthorne left his home last Monday night, presumably about ten o'clock. The exact time of his departure is not known, but developments that have come to light since he disappeared have led residents of the town to believe that he left the town on the car over the I. &C., which reaches Gwynneville about ten o'clock. Rev. Hawthorne and family moved to Gwynneville about the first of the year. They occupied the Robbins property and everything seemed to be well both in their family affairs and church work. Since residing in the town the members of the minister's family have made many warm personal friends, who are sorry to see such a condition of affaire as now exists. As a minister Rev. Hawthorne has given universal satisfaction. So well had he progressed since taking the pastorate that the congregation had appointed various committees t® look after the erection of a new house of worship. As might be expected Rev. Hawthorne took the leading part and he was given the liberty to select whom he pleased to assist in the work. "But the old saying 'after the calm the storm' tells the story of his disappearance and in it may be found the cause of his sudden departure. A letter has been received from the minister by Albert Ernest, one of the trustees of the church, and its contents will be made public at the services Sunday. Rev. Hawthorne made such a request and it is said that Mr. Ernest will read the epistle at the service Sunday morning. Domestic infelicities are said to have been the cause for the hasty action taken by the minister."

End's Winter's Troubles.

To many, winter is a season of trouble. The frost bitten toes and fingers, chapped hands and lips, chilblains, cold sores, red and rough skins, prove this. But such troubles fly before Bucklen's Arnica Salve. A trial convinces. Greatest healer of Burns, Boils, Piles, Cuts, Sores, Eczema and Sprains. Only 25c at M. C. Quigley's. 6

AUBURN-HAIRED TRIPLETS

AROUSE INTEREST OF TOWN

Milroy People Buy Cow and Nurse for Three Little Boys.

The arrival of triplets, three au-burn-haired boys, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Campbell at Milroy, has caused more iuterest there than almost any incident in recent years. The family is just now in stringent circumstances and the men of the town have "taken up" a collection with which they have bought a cow and hired a nurse to care for the youngsters. The women gave a shower, when enough wearing apparel was donated to last the three boys the remainder of their baby lives. They are the first triplets born in Rush county in twelve years. ",

JERSEY GALE COMES BY EXPRESS

Jesse W. Beesori purchased a few days ago a thoroughbred Jersey male calf of A. L. Wheeler, of Mooresville, Indiana. The calf was shipped to him by Adams express Friday afternoon./^

The breeding of the calf is royal. It was sired by Eminent 2nd an imported bull sold by Cooper the well kown cattle man of Pennsylvania for $10,000 to B.* W. Bowman of Salem, Virginia. Eminent 2nd was by Golden Fernclad No. 2160 which possessed the very best lines of Jersey bloods •,

Society Events.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the East Greenfield M. E. church met with their president, Mrs. M. B, Coffin, on Tague street Thursday afternoon. The storm kept most of the ladies away, but the meeting was an excellent one. After the devotional exercises, the business was taken up. The committee reported a successful entertainment two weeks ago. The sick has been visited by the mercy and help committee. The last carpet has been taken from the weavers and sold. The next carpet is ready to put in. Word from the Queen Esther Society of the Bradley M. E. church came that, they will be glad to help. This brought great cheer. The ladies will arrange for a bazaar and baby show in the early fall. They will also give an ice cream social in about two weeks. Mrs. Coffin's daughter, Mrs. L. Shumway and the Misses Grace Shumway and Grace Gambrel were guests of the society. One new member was added to the society, Mrs. Willis Slifer. The hostess served delicious ^refreshments. She was assisted by the Missess Shumway and Gambrel. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Major Anderson the first Thursday in July.

Mrs. Frank Craft was hostess for the Charlottesville M. E. Ladies' Aid Society at her home, east of town, Thursday afternoon. It being guest day the attendance reached forty. After the business session was over a social hour was spent in music and recitations, after which the Society was invited to the dining room for lunch of ice cream, cake and coffee. The room was beautifully decorated with pink and white. Favors of pansies were given. New members were received.

Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Getman entertained Mr. Getman's Sunday school class at their home on Grant street Friday evening. The time was passed in solving puzzle stories and having a general good time, after which sherbet, cake, fudge and coffee were served. Those present were Mesdames Harvey Rhue and Herbert Leech and Misses Stella Martin, Fannie Marsh, May Abbott, Mary Sample, Bess Kinsley, Katie Duncan and Mary Duncan.

Mrs. James Clift was hostess for the Entre Neous Club Thursday afternoon at her county home on route four. Mrs. Samuel Steele, Mrs. Thomas Nye and Mrs. Leroy Robinson had charge of the regular work, after which the club was invited into the dining room where a three-course luncheon was served. The club was well attended, as all members enjoy an afternoon in the country.

Mrs. H. E. Leech and Mrs. Ben Caraway entertained the Cosmos Society and some invited guests Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. E. Leech on Grant street, at a thimble party.H The afternoon was enjoyed by thirty ladies. Dainty refresh! were served. Among the guests Miss Myrtle Collins, of Indians who is visiting Mrs. Arthur Moj:h

The Sunday school class of Archey was entertained at her li Thursday afternoon. It is compi of young ladies ranging from fourl to sixteen years of age. The ai noon was a very enjoyable one. had several guessing contests ... games. The hostess served refret-tf-ments.

The Queen Esther Society met with Miss Lena Foote Friday afternoon. This is a home missionary society and its membership numbers a lot of bright girls from the Bradley M. E. church. Miss Foote is their director. The girls are planning some splendid things.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hendren entertained a company of friends Sunday. Among the company were John Wood and family, of Indianapolis, and Melvin Wood and family, in this city.

Rev. Marshall Myers, of Morris town, and Rev. H. W. Robbins, pastor of the U. B. church, were entertained at the home of RansomDenney Sunday.

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