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VOL. XXXI., NO. 48

IEN DEATH OF

GAPT. JAMES GARR

Succumbed to Stroke of 'Paralysis

Monday Morning—Was Up

Town Saturday Evening.

WAS VETERAN OF TWO WARS

.Served Through Mexican War and

Captain In Civil War—Oldest

Member of Hanco*ck Lodge.

Captain James H. Carr died suddenly Monday morning at the home of his son, Walter L. Carr, on Wiflnut street, where he made his home since the death of his wife six years ago.

Mr. Carr's death was duf to a stroke of paralysis. He suffered a stroke some time ago but had recovered sufficiently to be out and around town. Thursday afternoon he called on his old Mexican War comrade, Jerry Handren, who is in a critical condition, and he was upon the streets Saturday evening. Monday morning he arose at four and was stricken soon after, passing away at 5:45 o'clock before a physician arrived.

Captain Carr was born in Floyd county, this state, July 8th*. 1826 and came to this county with his parents when he was only eight months old. His father entered the land now occupied by the west end glass factory. Mr. Carr has always had his residence in this county, although he lived a short time at Anderson.

Capt. Carr has a war record, that is probably unequaled in the county. He fought through the Mexican war in Co. D. 5th. Indiana regiment under Captain James R. Bracken, going through to the city of Mexico, where the war ended.

In the Civil war, Mr. Carr organized Co. B. 99th. Indiana volunteers and went out with them as captain. He served until his health failed, when he returned home, much against his will. The late Capt I. A. Curry served under him in this company and later became its captain. Several members of the company which was made up in this county are still living.

Mr. Carr was the first man to be initiated into the mysteries of Hancock Lodge No. 101 Free and Accepted Masons of this city and was a member of the Blue Lodge at the time of his death. He was the Lodge's oldest member in point of membership.

The funeral will be in charge of the Masonic order with the G. A..R. accompanying.

Mr. Carr leaves five children, four sons, George A. Carr, John E. Carr, William H. Carr and Walter L. Carr, all of this county and one daughter, Mrs. Fannie Arnett, of Hamilton •county.

Funeral Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the residence with Elder Robert W. Thompson officiating.

Jerry Iiendren Only Surviver In Han­

cock County and He Is Critic­

ally Sick.

Of all the men who went out from this county and fought in the Mexican War, only one is now lol't. The death of Dr. Robert Smith a few days ago and Capt. James H. Carr, Monday leaves Jerry Iiendren as the only survivor in Hancock county.

Mr. Hendren is in a critical condition at his home on North East street from paralysis an(l his death at any time would not be a surprise. He is practically helpless and unable to speak, although he seems to recognize some who call upon* him. Mr. Hendren was the youngest Mexican war veteran in the county, being 79 years old and is probably the youngest now living in the state.

Honor to Greenfield Man. Charles Downing, of this city, has been chosen secretary of the American association of fairs and expositions. Officials representing twentynine State fair and other expositions attended the banquet and convention in Chicago.

Coal dealers were smiling some to-

Skippers Find That Grain Is Soft and

Green and Unfit and Unsafe

To Ship.

Indiana corn of the crop of 1910 seems to be undesirable from the dealer's standpoint at this late stage of the game. It was thought after Thanksgiving that the corn in Indiana would be in a fit condition to ship, but this failed to be the case.

The corn is very green and soft at this time of the year. This is a very unusual occurrence, and can only be explained by the peculiar season which produced it. At the first of the season, just after the corn crop was planted, there was no rain and the crop was stunted. At that time old residents, men who had raised corn in this section of Indiana for forty years, said that the crop would be an absolute failure. They claimed that coitti could not grow without rain, and that there had been no rain to produce a crop.

Later in the season there was plenty of rain and it was then predicted that the crop would freeze out in an early fall. The early fall did not materialize, according to predictions, and as a result there is a corn crop which came too late for use at this time in the seasou. It is thought by grain buyers that the crop will be in shape to ship by December 15th at ^the latest. The dealers think it will start out at about 35 cents a bushel.

OF INTEREST TO

Eighty-five Bushels of Corn

Per

Acre on Same Field for Five

Years.

There are few counties in Indiana which excel Hancock in fertility of soil, and for that matter*few counties in any State which are better for production of agricultural products.

On a farm belonging to Noah Braddock, in Jackson township, near Willow Branch, on which Alva Apple lives, there is afield of 21 acres which has averaged 85 bushels of corn per acrejor the past five years. In 1906 it averaged 105% bushels 1907, 95 bushels 1908, 85 bushels 1909, 70 bushels and this year 70 bushels. The estimates were not made .byguesa' but by accurate measurements. The orop of 1906 when 105% bushels was raised, attracted attention throughout the State and was commented upon by the Indianapolis papers. These surely have been good crops. The field will be put in corn next year by Mr. Apple.

Methodist Pastor Gives People Oppor­

tunity to Ask-Questions—Re­

vival Spirit Grows.

At the opening of the revival service at the Methodist church Tuesday evening, the pastor Rev. Nal'tzger produced a question box which he said would be used during the revival.

Any one wishing to ask a question can write the same and place it in the box which is kept in the entrance hall. The revival spirit is growing among the church members, and outsiders as well.

The gospel is being preached straight out fx om the shoulder by Rev. Naftzger. He is being ably assisted in the revival work by the choir under the leadership of Mr. E. E. Davis who are present every night and fill the big auditorium with music, t..

Miss Letta Binford returned to But ler College Monday after spending Thanksgiving holidays with her parents.

Jerry Hendren is not so well today as he has been for a few days. He seems to be gradually growing weaker and his limbs are swelling.

Ed Glascock and family have returned from a liew days' visit with Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Glascock in Jackson township.

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John C. Harrison Makes Sensational

Charges Against Wife—Other

New Cases Filed.

Sensational charges are made by John C: Harrison in his complaint for a divorce from Laura May Harrison and for custody of their child, Esther May, age 5 years.

He alleges that she left home in 1907 and went to Lafayette. That she was untrue to him, said she did not care for him and that in September of this yeibr went to Indianapolis, where she drank beer in the presence of their little daughter. He alleges that she is unfit to have the custody of the child.

Frank E. Beach and Charles W. Mikels vs. city of New Castle. Complaint on account, demand $700.

Vernon and Sylvia Blow and Jane D. Lee, partners in business, vs. Harry E. Jennings, doing business under the name of Central Statea Cooperage Company. Suit on account. Demand $600.

Charles A. and George A, Walker vs. Harry E. Jennings. Complaint for §976.30 on contract.

Minnie Lambert vs. The T. H., I. & E. Traction Company. Complaint for damages. Demand

THE SUDDEN DEATH OF ALBERT E. DICKEY

Former Indianapolis Lawyer Died of

Ptomaine Poison—Soninlaw of

Mrs. Ctyrk, of This City.

Mrs, W. S. Montgomery, fof West Main street, has received word of the sudden death Tuesday morning of her l^rotherinlaw, Alfred E. Dickey, at Minneapolis, Minn. His"" death was due to ptomaine poisoning, probably caused by something he ate at Chicago while on his way home from Indianapolis, where he attended the Phi Kappa Psi banquet Thanksgiving eve.

Mr. Dickey spent Thanksgiving here with his sister, Mrs. W. S. Montgomery, and mother, Mrs. M. J. Clark, and was in his usual health.

Mrs. Montgomery will go to Chicago tonight to meet the funeral party and accompany sit to Greenwood, where the interment will occur. The mother, Mrs. M. J. Clark, is at Noblesville, where she will join the funeral party.

Mrs. Dickey, who is a sister of Mrs. Montgomery, has been seriously sick for some time and it is feared that the shock of her husband's death may prove fatal.

Mr. Dickey was a resident of Indianapolis, where he was a law partner of Louis B. Ewbank until fivs years ago when he went to Minneapolis.

SMAKES IN HIS BOOTS

Richard A. Bennett, of Blue River,

Has Peculiar Experience—Would

Make Some People Cringe.

LAST

Sometime aero Richard A. Bennett, of Blue River township, near Morris- night and Sunday town, taking off his rubber boots, threw them down in an outbuilding. Mrs. Bennett afterwards hung them up on a nail. Last Sunday morning when it was raining, Mr. Bennett concluded he would put on his rubber boots. When he pulled them on, he noticed that there was something under his foot in one of them. Thinking that it was a cloth or something of that kind, he pulled the boot off, ran his hand in it to remove the thing, when he was surprised to find some cold, clammy object which he quickly dropped on the floor, and proved to be a snake.It was in a dormant or torpid state due,to the cold weather but the .heat of the room soon revived the ^erpent and it immediately took on activity.

Riley White, of route eight, and Ed Lowe, of Jackson township, shipped a car load of hogs to Indianapolis Tuesday.

Mrs. George Morehead and Mrs. Oscar Heller were guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Bowmen in Indianapolis 11

Kathryn, Minnie and Earl Henseley, of Indianapolis, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Dammann Sunday."

Thermometer Stood at 21 Degrees

Above Zero—Heavy Clothing and

Much Fuel Needed,

Wednesday, Nov. 30th, was the last day of the fall 'season and incidentally the coldest day of the season to date. The thermometer registered 21 degrees above zero and a sharp wind made the weather seem much colder. Gusts of snow fell and reminded one forcibly that winter is at hand and the Christmas season almost here. Heavy clothing and hot fires ere very comfortable and we should not forget the needs of the worthy poor of our city, but stand by the charity association in gifts of clothing, food, fuel or money, any of which will be thankfully receive^ and gladly distributed.

TO ALLOW WARDS TO PAY THEIR WAY

Williams of Henry County Will Offer

Amendment to State Institu­

tions Law.

The Hon. George W. Williams, of Knightstown, who [will represent Henry County in the State Legislature, will make special efforts in behalf of the Indiana Village for epileptics at New Castle.

He believes the village is one of the state's most worthy and necessary institutions.

The Epileptic Village is ag state institution and all expenses of the institution are paid by the state. Mr. Williams will offer an amendment to the present law. He says many persons are sent to this institution who are amply able to pay the state for their board and keep, and this class of persons who may be wards of the state should be [allowed the privilege of paying their own way. Such a provision would save the state many thousands of dollars.

Big Thanksgiving Dinner.

The country home of George Bingham, of Blue River township, was well filled Thanksgiving day, when his and his wife's relation were invited to enjoy a big rabbit dinner with him.

There were fifty-two present, including Ode King, wife and son, Robert, of New Castle, Clarence Lacey and wife, James Lay ton and wife, Arthur Walls and family, Harve. Smith and wife, Frank Barrett, wife and daughter, Daisy, Albert Martin and family, Fred Gates and family, John Wittie, wife and son, Harold, Roland Lay ton, wife and daughter, I Olive, Wm. H. Pauley, wife and son, Harold, Wm. B. Pauley, wife and son, Harry. A good time was enjoyed by all. One Who Was There,

The Passion Play all next week at

Rogers' opera house 100 views of

GREENFIELD, IND., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1910. /. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR.

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moving pictures, illustrating the story of the great play. (MY

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lowry, of Route 3, were the guests of Dr. N. S. Cox and family, of Richmond, Saturday

Sunday in this city with Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy R. Glascock.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs! George Calaway, of Cambridge City, a nine pound girl. Mrs. Calaway is well known in this city and is neice of Mrs. II. P. Gough.

Mrs. Bertha Justice Bragg, o'f Wichita, Kans.i is expected here in a fejw days to make and extended visit her mother, Mrs. Emma Justice.

Ex-county clerk John M. Hall, of Sugar Creek township, is sick with nerve and-heart trouble.

Clayton Kitterman, of Shirley, was here Sunday the guest of friends.

Mrs. Thad Snow, of Westland. spent the day with friends in town Saturday..

Mrs. Earl Binford, of near WeStland, was the guest of Mrs. Ed Toms Monday.

Mrs. E* Howard who has been spending a week with friends at Marion, has returned home.

Sam Boyd and Scott Grandisori attended a dance at New Castle last night.

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Ollie Chambers of Willow Sandbagged

at Indianapolis—Robbed of $16

—Unconscious Several Hours.

Ollie Chambers, of Willow Branch, a soninlaw, of John Bradley, was sandbagged-at Indianapolis Monday night and robbed of about $16.00.

He was crossing a park and heard someone behind him and when he turned round was struck in the head. He was found about two hours later and taken to the station house where he was undbnscious for several hours. A gash was cut across his forehead and over the right eye.

RED CROSS STAMPS Oil SALE SOON

Red Cross Seals, replacing the stamps sold for several years in aid of the anti-tuberculosis movement and used extensively on letters during the holiday season, will be available this year on and after the 1st of December.

December 1, marking the opening of the Red Cross 'stamp campaign,'' will be known as "seal day" when fifty million Red Cross Christmas seals will be placed on sale in all parts of the country. It is planned to have schools, churches and other organizations celebrate the day as a national movement comparable to Arbor day.

FELL SPRAINED HIS ANKLE

Homer Breese, of Philadelphia, fell from a huckster wagon Tuesday and suffered a severely sprained ankle which is swollen considerable and will lay him up for several days. Dr. Milo Gibbs was called and looked after the injured member.

Gathered Crop Early.

George W. Baton finished cribbing his corn Wednesday. He has more than 3,500 bushels. Some of his corn produced about 100 bushels to the acre. It is white corn, the seed'of which he purchased in Johnson county.

Real Estate Transfers.

Mary C. Williams to Frank J. McKown, 20 acres land $1,600 Wm. Mitchell et al to Albert E.

Wicker, 19 acres land 1 Elsie J. Jackson to Maggie Breece, lots Shirley Emily Tague to Louis Neal, lot

John L. Motherhead, trustee, to Frank Caldwell, lot Fortville., John L. Motherhead to Jasper

Caldwell, lots Fortville

got the hogs

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The State board of agriculture is sending out a warning to hog growers over the State' that too great haste to

on the market may cause

t.he to bc Gf

very poor quality

and a consequent tumble in prices, The warning says the fanner who feeds his young pigs on new corn altogether, my.Ires a mistake.

According to a dispatch l'rom Columbus, eggs are so high iiuthat city

Jack Kinder, of route seven, spent that the merchants are advertising to

sell them to consumers for ton cents casJi and ton cents a week until the eggs are paid for or on the regular installment plan.

Robert McGaughey has been chosen by Culler Thompson, sporting editor of the Indianapolis Star, as all State high school quarter on his second team.

Clarence Hufford, who has been confined to his home for several weeks with typhoid fever, was able to be on the streets Tuesday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Cicero Hamilton have gone to Charlottesville to make an extended visit with Mr. George T. Hudson.

Miss Frankie Burk returned to her school at Earlham College Sunday night.

Mrs.

Amanda Carson and Mrs. W.

A. Sears spent the day on route eight with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Williams.

Ed Liming, who was recently operated on at Eastman's sanitarium, is a little better.

Rev. O. P. Lydy, of Gwynneville, was here Saturday on business..

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Want to Secure List of Eligibles From

Whom to Select Charlottesville

Postmaster.

The local civil service board will hold an examination in the postoffice building here Saturday to secure'a list of eligibles from whom it is expected that a postmaster will be selected for the Charlottesville office. The present postmaster there has resigned.

The examination will begin promptly at 9 o'clock and all applicants for the examination are to report to the local board at the Arcade at 8:30 o'clock.

ALL BUYERS WERE IN THE FIELD FOR HOGS

Supply

Fairly Large, But Demand Equaled It.

Indianapolis, Ind., November, 30. Receipts— 9,000 hogs, 550 cattle and 500 sheep, against, 8,045 hogs, 1,311 cattle and 275 sheep a week ago and 10,691 hogs, 2,280 cattle and 410 sheep a year ago.

There was a fair increase in the marketing of hogs over the tdaily average this week, but the run was not large compared with recent years at this time. All buyers were in the field, and with a good demand both from local and outside sources, trading was active at unchanged prices. Not many hogs came in late in the day, and there was little change at the close compared with the opening. Nearly all the hogs sold at §7.30,there being a few sales above and not many below that price. The top was $7.40.

With only about 1,200 cattle and calves in the receipts available for sale, the supply was small for Wednesday. There were not enough in all lines to meet requirements, especially so far as cows and heifers were concerned. Prices were strong, but not higher, with the steersunder $5.50 and females the easiest to sell and big steers the poorest sellers. The feeder market was unchanged, bulls were steady and calves strong to higher.

Receipts of sheep and lambs were not much different from the average in this market and shere were no more than necessary. There was a good demand for lambs, especially the lighter grades, and prices were 25c higher. There were several sold as high as $6.25 and other sales ranged from $4 to $6. Sheep and yearlings were steady, but there were no yearlings here good enough to bring over $4.50, and sheep sold for $2 to $3.75,

Bring the Prize to Greenfield. Grace Brandenburg is the candidate representing this city in the contest which is being conducted by the Sun. The territory in which the Sun circulates is divided off into six districts, Greenfield being iii the fifth district which is comprised of Hancock, Slieiby, Johnson and Morgan counties. There's a §2,000 in cash prize offered for the one securing the

most votes of any candidate in any* I district together with three prizes in each, district which consists of 1st 11911 jburing car 2nd, trip to Europe or #500 in cash, 3rd, *100 diamond.

After the £2000 prize has been I the candidate having the

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highest number of votes in each district will receive 1st prize the one standing second, 2nd prize and so on to the 3rd prize. By securing one years subscription counts 10,00o votes until Dec. lUth. Special otter, after which if only counts -1,000. Renewal script ions count 5,000 votes. otes.maybe obtained out of the Sun's daily paper. Miss Brandenburg would appreciate the saving of them for her. Greenfield is the largest city in the 5th district and has the best opportunity of any at landing a prize. Miss Brandenburg being the only candidate in this city and well known and liked should receive the hearty support and best wishes of all Greenfield citizens. Robert lvelleher

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Mr. and Mrs. Uriah Low, of Blue River township, had as their guests ats§ dinner Wednesday, Mrs. Eoh Gillispie and daughter Beatrice, of Gwynne-i# ville, and Mrs. Laurie Ogdon, of Indi- W. anapolis,, nV

Miss Belva Auarick returned to her home in Alexandria today after visiting relatives here for a few days. 4

Just received another lot of good full raw hide whips for 25c at J. M.

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Havens & Co. W. D. Getman was at Indianapolis' today on business.

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