Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 13 October 1910 — Page 1

VOL. XXXI., NO. 41.

Mrs. W. S. Pugh entertained the Cosmopolitan Literary Club Friday at a luncheon which was served in five courses at the noon hour. Mrs. John H. Binford entertained the ladies with a talk on Chautauqua Clubs in general. Mrs. Tyner Lowe told many interesting things in regard to Federated Clubs. Mrs. James Reed's subject was "What the Club Has Been to tyle." Mrs. J. M. Larimore talked on The Effect of Club Life on the Home. About 2 o'clock the ladies took up their regular club work, which was given by Mrs. Irene Stoner, Mrs. J. M. Larimore and Mrs. L. B. Griffin. The active members this year are Mrs. L. B. Griffin, Mrs. J. F. Reed, Mrs. John H. Binford, Mrs. Carrie Barrett, Mrs. J. M. Larimore, Mrs. Mrs. Tyner Lowe, Mrs. Irene Stoner, Mrs. E. E. Davis, Mrs. W. S. Pugh, Mrs. O. N. Dugan, Mrs. T. I. Morgan, Mrs. O. E. Oxer, Mrs. Martha Wilson and Mrs. L. J. Naftzger.

Miss Nelle Hufford entertained Monday evening, honoring her sister, Miss Olive. The party was a surprise and the guests assembled at 8 o'clock and proceeded to the Hufford home. During the evening the announcement of the appsoaching marriage ot Miss Olive to Mr. William N. Fitz, of Connersville, was announced to take place Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the bride's home. Dainty refreshments were served. The guests included Misses Aubrey Robb, Hazel Scott, Hazel Monger, Stella Martin, Hilda

Ian, Kate Harlan, Bess Kinsley, Bertha Orr, Grace Getman, Lillian Carpenter, Mrs. Harvey Rhue and Mrs. Paul New.

TheGradatim Literary League met Friday with Mrs. Burt Burk at Maxell, Mrs. Robert Archey read an interesting paper on Religion of Japan. Mrs. II. J. Rhue talked on Education of New Japan, and Mrs. John Rosserread a paper on Poverty of Japan. .Music was furnished by Mrs. Ohas. Smith. A two-course luncheon was served.

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Report That Wife or Hancock Man Is

Killed in Passadena and Husband

Seriously Injured.

Word came to this city that Cicero Watts and wife were in an accident in Passadena, California, and Mrs. Watts was killed and her husband seriously injured.

Mr. and Mrs. Watts lived until a few years ago in this county, south of town, when at the time of his removal to CaliforniaTMr. Watts was engaged in the manufacture of sorghum" molasses.

Society Events.

Mrs. Cliff's Sunday school class of the Christian church wili meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Clara Davidson on route seven. All members who are going meet at Mrs. Stanley Zimmerman's at 1:30, where conveyances will be furnished.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the East Greenfield Methodist Episcopal church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John McAdams on East Main street. The president, Mrs. Coffin, having moved to Maxwell, the vice president, Miss Mary Lindsey presided. The meeting was opened by singing' 'Rock of Ages," little Miss Ada Mc Adams presiding at the organ. This was her first public effort and she did well. After prayer the ladies each repeated a Bible verse, and at roll call the ladies responded by handing in their dues. The secretary's report by Mrs. Harry Robbins brought to mind the unfinished business, which was promptly attended to. The report of the visiting committee, Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Smith, was given, which showed that the sick are being looked after. One conversion was also reported, the result of these visits. This society aims to do several things besides looking after the financial side. A beautiful comfort was knotted during the afternoon. The new rugs woven for the society were brought in and approved. It was voted to give a birthday dinner soon. After the business was finished the society adjourned with the Lord's prayer. Going to the dining room they partook of delicious refreshments and the ladies were asked to go to Mrs. Edward Slifer's on the next day to finish the beautiful quilt almost ready to take out of the frames. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Harry Roberts on Fifth street.

IN FATAL ACCIDENT IARE BLUE LAWS BOB FAIR LOSES

TO BE ENFORCED

Threatened Enforcemement of Law

Against Following Usual Avoca

tion on Sunday.

A story is prevalent that all places of business are to be kept closed in this city indifinitely, beginning next Sunday. Inquiry at the mayor's office brought the information that nothing was known there of any such a purpose, other than certain men in town had said they would prosecute any person keeping his place of business open on Sunday, and that the mayor replied he would give such cases the same attention as any I others if brought before him. It is said that the threatened invoking of the blue laws is due to the fact that the mayor ordered pool rooms closed on Sunday and kept closed under penalty of losing the licenses, and the threatened prosecutions are in the way of retaliation.

Veiy few places of business are kept open on Sunday in Greenfield for many years and the inconvenience would not be particularly noticeable. Barber shops for years have kept closed on Sunday, the grocery stores never open, the dry good shops never sell on this day except in case of extreme necessity, such as a death, and nothing is left except the newstand, confectionery shops, livery stables and drug stores.

YOUNG WOMAN DEAD AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Miss Hazel Maple died Tuesday evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Maple, 308 Douglas street, this city.

Miss Maple had been sick for several months, her health having begun to fail before her graduation from the high school last year. She was twenty years old

The funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. will be private. Interment will be in Park cemetery. Friends may call at the home this evening from 5 to 8 o'clock and Thursday until noon.

H. Eshelman is the undertaker in charge.

GEE WHIZJJHINk OF IT

Editor of Shelbyville Republican Heirs

a Big Fortune.

With the issue of the Republican last Saturday evening, J. Walter Elliott, who took charge of the editorial department of the paper last March, resigned his position. This was done so that he might more fully devote his time to the estate left by his father, the late William Elliott. The estate is valued in the neighborhood of $150,000.—Shelbyville Republican.

An Old Custom Here.

Beginning yesterday the postoffice will be open all day Sunday and all of the holidays, when the office windows are closed. This arrangement was effected after a heavy screen had been placed above the partitions so that it would be imposible to get over into the office proper. The office will be open for the convenience of people who have Doxes so that they may get their mail at any time.—Rushville Republican.

The Poultry Show.

A number of poultry raisers met at the business room of Leary and Dieter, on Mount street, Saturday evening and started the enterprise which is to result in a poultry show in Greenfield the week of the Farmers' Institute. Committees on plans and arrangements were appointed, which will report later.

Work in Treasurer's Office.

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the county treasurer's is now over for several weeks and the treasurer and assistants are in the midst of receiving taxes.

Was the Last Day to Move. Saturday was the last day a man could move out his precinct and vote at the election on Nov. 8.

For Sale.

I have for sale a fine lot of Shropshire bucks and Polan China boars. Come quick if you want them. William Furry, Route 4, Greenfield Ind.

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Robert Fair, of this city, lost fully one thousand dollars above the insurance of an equal amount by the destruction of the barn on his farm in Vernon township Friday night. Spontaneous combustion is assigned as the cause of the fire which broke out about 8 o'clock in the evening and completely destroyed the large barn and contents, which included grain, hay, harness and farming implements. Four little goats were burned with the stable. Loss altogether over $2,000, insurance $1,000.

VN6LE GOES TO

Judge Mason Does Not Parole the Pris

oner as Some Expected He

Would Do.

Thomas Angle was sentenced by •^Judge Mason in the circuit court Monday morning to the Michigan City prison for a period of from two to fourteen years, on the finding of guilty to the charge of shooting Volney Caldwell with intent to kill.

Angle was brought into the court room by Sheriff Cox at 9 o'clock. He was neatly dressed and clean shaved.

He wore patent leather shoes and had no appearance of a person found about to receive what many consider a punishment worse than death—sentence to the penitentiary. He sat beside his lawyer Ed Glascock, until the court called his name and asked him to stand up. "Mr. Angle," the court said, "you have been found guilty of shooting with intent to kill, have you anything to say why sentence should not be prononnced?" "Nothing," replied the prisoner.

The sentence was then pronounced and the prisoner placed in the custody of the Sheriff to be taken to the prison, probably Tuesday.

In pronouncing the sentence ^udge Mason said he had been solicited to grant a parole and that he had given the matter due consideration. "I oan not, however," he said "see my way clear to grant this parole. It is said that you have the idea that the Lord commanded you to do the act, that is a fatal mistake. The Lord did not so command, it was something else, most likely your temper. There was no possible excuse under any circumstances for a strong young man like you to shoot any man and particularly a feeble old man, Mr. Caldwell, there is no doubt, has been annoying to you and his neighbors, but that can not excuse your crime. It would be a bad precedent for this court to issue a parole in this instance. It might tend to the commission of a similar crime under similar conditions at same time and place. Let this be a lesson to you and get the idea out of your mind that the Lord ever commands you to commit a crime. You will be in charge of the sheriff until turned over to the prison authorities.''

OPERA HOUSE SOLD TO

John T. Holland Is New Proprietor

and Will Give Theatre His

Attention.

John T. Holland, of Cicero, has bought the opera house in this city of Howard Rogers.

Mr. Rogers could not induce his family to move to this city and rather than look after his property at a distance, concluded to sell.

Mr. Hoiland is an experienced theatrical man.

Mr. aad Mrs. J. M. Hufford have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Miss Olive Dell Hufford, to William Fitz. of Connersville. The wedding wiil take place October 19. ,,

GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN

$1,000 BY FIRE

Barn on His Farm With All Its Con

tents Burned to the

Ground.

Assistant Attorney General Proposes

New Plan for Selecting Prose*

cuting Attorneys.

Edward M. White, assistant attorney general and formerly prosecuting attorney of Delaware county, would have all posecuting attorneys held responsible directly to the attorney general for the performance of their duties. Furthermore, Mr. White favors the appointment of prosecuting attorneys by an impartial board, composed of the attorney general, the Governor and one other State officer. "The prosecuting attorneys," said Mr. White, "are the officers of the State of Indiana and not of the counties. Under the present law they receive uniformly $500 salary and wha fees they are able to earn and collect through fines imposed following convictions in criminal cases. They often seek the conviction of men who are not guilty and who ought not to be convicted simply because of the fee that is forthcoming. Their salaries should be fixed according to the work they do and should not depend upon fees. "Consider, for example, the suits brought by the attorney general in the Fred Miller and Home Brewing Company cases. Suppose the Supreme court holds the attorney general is not the proper relation in such cases and the prosecuting attorney is. The state must either confess it does not want such cases prosecuted or the legislature must give the attorney general statutory power to act as relator. "Not more than one in six of the prosecutors are competent to bring quo warranto action such as is involved in the brewing company cases. Of these one-sixth, three-fourths would not bring the action because of local influences. In many counties the prosecutors are afraid to do their duty, especially if they are candidates for re-election. "Again, half the evidence in a quo warranto case, lies outside the county where prosecuting attorney resides and since no provision is made for traveling expenses, it is to go very far out of their way to collect evidence, however valuable or relevant to the case it may be. As a deputy in the office of the attorney general no pains need be spared in the collection of evidence. "I believe as an officer of the state the prosecuting attorney ought to be paid wholly by the state and that rules for his discharges for failure to do his duty ought to be provided. I believe that he ought to be linked to the office of the attorney general. If these changes were made there would be fewer complaints about incompetence and political obligations interfering with the performance of the duties of prosecuting attorney. "The objection that apolitical machine might be created in the appointment of prosecuting attorneys by the attorney general or by a board of which he is a member, could be met easily. Other state officers at present have the power to appoint several scores of deputies in some cases and tho objection to this power being lodged in one, two or three men has not been raised. Certainly it has not become a menace. I view this situation as one who has been a prosecuting attorney and as one who has served the state in the office of attorney general. These reforms in the organization of the State's legal department are such as have impressed themselves upon me in the course of my experience in both offices."

BIRDS ARE! MIGRATING

There are likely many localities in the State where there are more black birds gathering for the fall migration than are in Hancock county, but at that country woodlots and fields of the county swarm with them. Like other migrating birds the black bird seems to prefer the north to the south. They are undoubtedly getting ready to go, but as in past years they will be along time about starting. It will be late in November before they have migrated for the season.

Died of Whooping Cough. Dale, the five months old dauguter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Caruthers, diedMonday of whooping cough,at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Clemens, of South Mechanic street.

GREENFIELD, IND., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 1910. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR.

IN THE METHOD

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Greenfield Physician Supplies

Needed Improvement That Is Put

Into Practice.

Dr. C. A. Barnes, of this city has invented a holder for telephone receivers that is proving popular whereever in use. The object of the holder is to relieve the strain on the hand and arm when holding the receiver in the old way.

Doctor Barnes has applied for a patent on the holder. He does not expect a fortune from the invention and has not perfected for this purpose, but seeing the necessity of such an accessory to the telephone perfected it.

COULD NOT

RESIST THAT SMILE

Nothing Could Sell Cheap at Ex-Sheriff

Lute Larrabee's Sale Held

This Week

The friends of former Sheriff Lewis N. Larrabee are having considerable fun out of him about his recent public sale.

The property sold at a very high prices and his friends narrate several amusing incident concerning them. Mr. Larrabee sold a calf wagon which had been in use for several years, for $13.50. The man who purchased it was the original owner of the vehicle. Mr. Larrabe purchased the wagon at a sale a few years ago for $6.00.

When some clover hay was being sold Mr. Larrabee said now that is not very good hay and not worth much, but the bidders continued to bid until it was knocked off at $6.00 per ton. Some of the ex-sheriff's friends are accusing him of having some peculiar selling power.

TALKS TO STUDENTS OF E

Superintendent of Schools Gives Inter

esting Lecture This Morning in

High School.

Supt. W. C. Goble spoke to the high school this morning on the work of George Rogers Clark, his eecent visit to Vincennes having revived in his mind the historical facts connected with the life of the great explorer.

Mr. Goble told in an interesting manner of Clark's work from the time Tie was commissioned by Governor Patrick Henry to Fort Sackville, Vincennes. He showed the debt of gratitude the people owe to the man whosej statue has a place of honor in Monument Place.

While at Vincennes Mr. Goble visited the old home of General Harrison and was shown the room where Tecumseh and General Harrison had their conference. Many points of equal interest were in the address, which was highly appreciated by the teachers.

Little Sugar Creek Revival. The protractive meeting which has been in progress the past week at the Little Sugar Creek Christian cnurch will continue the rest of this week.

Rev. Ridenbauch will be assisted on Tuesday evening by the Rev. Hawthorn, pastor of the Christian church of Gwynneville and on Wednesday evening by Rev. Harry H. Martindale ot Indianapolis, former pastor of this church. The public is earnestly requested to attend these meetings.

The Clio Clubjwhich is one of the largest and most active literary clubs in Greenfield had. a most interesting and pleasant meeting Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. M. Conwell of west Main street. The rest of the afternoon related to France. Mrs. A. C. Pilkenton spoke of the industrial life Mrs. B. F. Dailey, the Home, life Miss Ola Thompson, Working Men's Garden Mrs. Ada New. the church and State. The attendance was large. The hostess served delicious refreshments.,,

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TOO BAD, BUT I'VE MISSED IT

Sensational Breach of Promise Suit

Is Yenned to Shelbyville Day Be

fore Date of Trial.

Greenfield's loss is Shelbyville's gain. Frequenters of the circuit court room have been expecting a delightfully sensational dish to be served them this week in the breach of promise of suit by Mazie M. Lamb, of Hamilton county, against David H. McCord, of McCordsville. But the dish was upset just as it was about to be served—the trial was to begin Wednesday and the day before the defendant made affidavit that he could not get a fair and impartial trial in Hancock county because of prejudice and asked for a change of venue, which the court granted, send ing the case to the Shelby circuitcourt.

Miss Lamb demands several thousand dollars and the allegations in her complaiut are racy and sensational in the extreme. Too bad, but we've missed it.

CELEBRATE SILVER

Well Known Couple Near Fountain-

town Entertain Twenty-five Years

After Their Marriage.

On last Saturday evening, Oct. 8th, Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Miller entertained sixty of their relatives and friends in a delightful manner at their lovely and spacious home near Fountaintown, in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary.

Their home was in festive attire, Chinese lanterns, wedding bells, music and floral beauty adding to the picturesque occasion.

An elegant three-course supper was served, pink and white colors being carried out in the refreshments. The table decorations were silver and white and the souvenirs were silvered hearts tied with white ribbon.

Mr. and Mrs. Miller are well known for their generous disposition and ideal home life, whose joyousness has been interspersed with but little sadness, a few broken ties sacred to their memory,—but such is life.

The evening was laden with many happy incidents that will ever remain dear to the guests assembled there, and will be recalled in after years as episodes in life's journey that make the world grow better and strengthen the links in memory's chains. With hearts throbbing with tenderness and love, the happy throng departed at a late hour, wishing this estimable couple many more happy anniversaries.

They were the recipients of the following beautiful silver gifts, for which they express their unbounded gratitude:

Mr. and Mr. John Randsell, butter knife Mr. and Mrs. Will Cowan, jelly knife Mr. and Mrs. Ira Miller, berry spoon Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Thompson, salad spoon and meat fork Misses Hattie and Connie Miller, Sherbet spoons Leary Miller, salad spoon Rollie Briles, berry spoon George and Rhoda Ferris, rose jar*, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Means, berry spoon Mr. and Mrs. C.L. McNamara, pickle fork Mr. and Mrs. Pearley Miller, cream pitcher and sugar bowl Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Russell, sugar shell Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Miller, gravy ladle Mr. and Mrs. David Miller, tomato server Mr. and Mrs. Dr. E. B. Miller, meat fork Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller, sugar shell and butter knife Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Miller,teaspoons John F. Peck and family, salad and berry spoons W. M. Hoffman and family, sugar shell and butter knife Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ellington, butter knife Mr. and Mrs. Ira Fox, grayey ladle Mr. and Mrs. Dr. John Lowden, meat fork Mr. and Mrs. Browning Ensminger, sugar shell Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Boring, berry spoon Mr. and Mrs. Em Wiley, crumb tray Mr. and Mrs. John McNamara, butter knife.

Steam Engine For Sale.

For Sale:—Cheap, one ten horsepower steam engine good as new. This is a rare bargain. S. Soloken,? the Junk man on East Main street. 12tl0w40t2pd

Mattie Cook, of Wilkinson, was of Wilkinson, here todav on business.

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