Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 5 January 1911 — Page 7

Former Greenfield Citizen Succumbed

to Disease Sunday—Buried Here

Tuesday p.m.

Warren Comstock. age about 64 years, died Sunday at the home of his son-in-law, Samuel Thompson, near Vernon, Ind. He had been sick for some time and his death was expected. The body will be brought here Tuesday at 12:15 o'clock in care of H. Eshelman, undertaker and funeral services and interment will occur at Park cemetery.

Mr. Comstock formerly lived in Greenfield for many years and was interested in the furniture factory on South State street. He also owned land south of the city and property here.

The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church in this city and for many years one of the elders in the church. Several years ago Mr. Comstock took an active part in politics and was the candidate of his party for Representative at one time.

He leaves a widow, one son and two daughters. The son is Harry Comstock, of NewJHaven Conn., and daughters are Mrs. O. N. Boyd, of this county, and Mrs. Samuel Thompson, of Jennings eounty. Mrs. Wm. Milhourn, of rural route 4, was a sister.

For several years Mr. Comstock has been suffering from the results of disease which followed a stroke of paralysis. He gradually grew worse until his death. The family has many friends in this city and community who deeply sympathize with them.

The Delineator For January. The Christmas spirit is still apparent in The Delineator for January. There are beautiful Christmas illustrations in vivid color by Blanche Greer, Howard Chandler Christy, B. J. Roesnmeyer and James Moore Preston. The frontispiece is an illustration by Paul Meylan, for Sarolta^' and the cover design is a pretty girl in various shades of green.

In "Conversazione," Erman J. Ridgway pleads for the understanding and happiness of little children.

The fiction marks the beginning of "Sarolta." a new serial by Agnes and Egerton Castle. The scene of the opening installment is London, and the hero falls in love at first sight. The heroine's ambition to become an opera-singer promises some interesting complications. There is a rollicking story of a proposal by Emery Pottle, andt a sweet Christmas story by Miriam Cruikshank which tells of the subtle knitting oi the bond of friendship between the descendants of the Puritaus and the HeW-ews •who have come among ue. T* fourth story is by Mary Heaton Vorse, and a new series of "Letters From a Worldly mayor in his attitude on Godmother" is begun.

The articles this month tell what "Mr. Edison says about the marvels of electrieity, the experiences of the wife of an American diplomatist at the court of Germany, aaad what is being done for convicts in Colorado under the influence and example of Judge Ben Lindsey and his Children's Court. In "Seven Times a Servant" Anne Forsyth tells of her experiences with an unreasonable mistress, and Mabel Potter Daggett contributes a powerful and coEvincing article on "The Library's Part in Making Americans".

II COLD NUGGET FOUND

In Wayne County Turkey's Gullett—

Mild Form of Gold Fever.

Rufus Newman, of Franklin township, Wayne county, killed a turkey gobbler the other day and found a small nugget of pure gold in its gullet. It is believed that the turkey picked up the precious metal on the Newman farm, through which runs a small creek. The discovery has caused quite a little interest in the community and caused the farmers to "look for other nuggets, but no other finds have been reported.

As the turkey waB being dressed for the table a shining object was found in the gullet. The foreign substance was removed and believed to be gold, but to make certain it was sent to a chemist at Indianapolis, who pronounced it as pure metal.

Joseph L. Allen, of Charlottesville, was here Monday turning over his supplies, etc. as retiring coroner, to his successor, Earl R. Gibbs, who assumed the duties and responsibilities :of the office. .-Mrs. John Kaney is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Will Garner, at Indi•dianapolis.

GREENFIELD MEN AT THE CAPITAL

Our City Is Well Represented In New

Officials Who Took Their

Places Monday.

Greenfield is certainly well represented and we might ad represented well in the new list of officials who took charge of the state offices at the Capital City Monday, January second.

Mr. Edward W. Felt took his seat as one of the Appellate Court judges Monday.

Judge J. E. McCullough, of this city, assumed the duties as first deputy under the new attorney general of the state and Omer S. Jackson assujned the duties as traveling deputy in the same office. Now if Mr. U. S. Jackson secures his job as sergeant at arms of the National House of Representatives, Greenfield Democrats will have very little to complain of.

THE MAYOR AND THE BANQUET.

Much has been said, Mr. Editor, about the Mayor of Greenfield, and the firemens' banquet, and it appears to me that too much has been said already, but I would like to comment just a little on the phase of the matter that the commentator in the Democrat has omitted.

In the first 2place Mr. Myers never at any time forbade the use of liquor in the banquet, but told those interested that he did not approve of the use of a beverage at the banquet, and that consequently he would not be present.

That he did not like the idea of the use of intoxicants at the city building because the building belongs to the taxpayers, and that he was elected on a clean temperance platform. That if they held the banquet at another place, then the character of the spirits used would be none of his busness. He had aright to stay away from the banquet if he opposed the use of whiskey or beer, and he is to be commended for his stand in so stating.

Mr. Myers is but human, and perhaps does not possess that degree of moral perfection attained by the writer in the Democrat, but one thing is certain, he was elected by the moral and temperance element of Greenfield, and he is no doubt aware that his supporters are of the kind that will stand no temporizing on that issue.

There is not aright thinking citizen of Greenfield but stands with the the use of liquor at the firemen's banquet, as he says, "The city's property belongs to the taxpayers," and he felt that he would be grossly inconsistent to have joined in, or to have made himself a party to that kind of revelry in the city's property. That he was right in refusing to join in such carnival no reasonable man doubts. Had he not been misrepresented no one would think him for a moment assuming the role of a Czar or dictator to the city's firemen, lie told them if they held their carnival outside the city's property, the character of their refreshments could not be questioned by him, notwithstanding the labored efforts of the aforesaid writer, to discredit him, and stir up a tempest in a teapot.

We, as law-abiding citizens, believe that Mr. Myers is doing his duty as he sees it. That he is conscientious and honest in his efforts to uphold the law, and establish for the pretty little city of Greenfield a record for orderliness, temperance and sobriety. And none who accord with him say nay, nor seek to impugn his motives. What would the self constituted guardian of the people have said if Mr. Myers had joined in the festivities as scheduled? He knows that there was no other course for him to pursue in the premises, and he is universally commended for it. Honi Soit qui mal'y pense. Citizen.

Mack Crider, who was recently operated upon for appendicitis at the St. Vincent hospital, has recovered and was able to assume his duties as rural carrier Tuesday. His many friends will be glad to see him well and able to resume his work.

Henry Jeffries and wife, James E. Duncan and wife and Roy Jeffries and wife spent New Years day with Lon Hilligoss and wife, on route one.

Mr. and Mtb. Benton Jolley and two sons, of Potomac, 111., who have been visiting Col. W. I. Burnside, of this city, and Herman Hill, of rural route 1, have returned to their home.

GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1911.

COLLYER SETTLES WITH THE STATE

Paid Over $32,066.23 As State's Part

From Hancock County In the

Various Funds.

County treasurer, Philander Coilyear has made his settlement with the state paying over to the state treasurer a total of $32,066.23. This is the final settlement of the year 1910.

This amount is divided as follows in the various funds. State tax $ 8,218.81 Benevolent Institutions 4,212.07 Sinking fund 2,527.22 School tax 12,208.19 Educational 2,316.64 School fund interest 2,337.94 Indiana fund interest 143.36 Docket fees, CJerk of court.. 102.00

Total $32,066.23 Hancock county averages up with the neighboring counties, Shelby paying $39,975.89 Rush, $36,055.78 and Fayett $20,318.74.

A Great Big Mistake.

That any paper is liable to make a mistake and that they do make mistakes in cities other than Greenfield is evidenced by the following item from the Shelbyville News: "Frank Johnson, formerly owner of the Morristown Sun, was recently appointed postmaster of Greenfield. Mr. Johnson is a prominent Republican worker and his name was recently recommended by Congressman Barnard. He was well known in Morristown and vicinity where he lived for a number of years and still has many friends."

The mistake was probably made because of the fact that Mr. Johnson was appointed substitute mail carrier here. Mr. Johnson would no doubt be pleased if the item were true.

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A SECOND VISIT

To the Home of Taylor Morford-

Entered Home Sunday Night But

Found No Money.

For the second time this season, burglars paid a visit to the home of Taylor Morford on North street Sunday night. The first time they secured about $8, but this time they went away empty handed. The entire lower floor of the house had been ransacked to no avail. Every cupboard and drawer had been opened and the contents scattered about, The burglars entered through a north window and the manner of opening the window shows considerable skill. None of the Morford family were awakened and knew nothing of the midnight visitors until Monday rooming.

HORSE WAS STOLEN

A hoase was stolen !from the barn of John Allen at Ogden Sunday night. The thief also stole an old buggy„and harness from Theodore Sears. The horse was a 7-year-old, dark sorrell, 2 white hind feet, white on head, 14^ hands high and weigh about 1,800 pounds. The men who are working on the case chink they know who the thief is, it is said, but no arrest has been made as yet. The horse was valued at $150.

Eastern Star Installation. The Order of Eastern Star had a very enthusiastic meeting Friday night and decided to have public installation of the incoming officers Tuesday evening, Jan. 10, 1911. An elaborate program is being prepared, string orchestra, clarinet and trombone duet, violin solo, "Star of the East," vocal duet and vocal solo.

Mrs. J. M. Larimore will install the following officers: Mrs. R. I. Bell, W. M. Samuel J. Offutt, W. P. Mrs. W. A. Justice, A. M. Mrs. W. Carr, sec'y Mrs. Wm. M. Lewis, treas Mrs. T. E. Lowe, con Miss Alma Justice, ass't con Mrs. W. I. Garriott, Miss Tillie Wray, Mrs. Ward Fletcher, Mrs. W. G. Getman and Mrs. Oakley Morrison, points Mrs. Earl R. Gibbs, war Charles Troy and Wm. P. Denney, sen. Miss Lizzie Harris will act as marshall for the evening. All Masons and families are invited. Each Eastern Star member personally to invite two guests eligible to membership.

Several of the city stores began their annual invoice this morning.

JACKSON SPECIAL TO

Prominent Democrats of State Will

Boost for Stokes for Sergeant

at Ar.ns Position.

The probabilities are that a special train will be required to convey the Indiana Democrats to Washington this month in the interest of Stokes Jackson's candidacy for sergeant at arms of the National House of Representatives. Committees have been appointed to look after the arrangement for the trip.

The party expects to arrive in the capital not latter than Jan. 17th. two days before the meeting of the House caucus Jan. 19, when the organization for the next session will be effected.

W. H. O'Brian, auditor of state is president and Charles A. Greathouse, state superintendent is secretary of the committee on arrangements and invitation. It is now pretty generally conceded that Mr. Jackson stands a mighty good show to land the position he is after.

WOMAN IS APPOINTED

Mary Roland Is Postmistress at Char­

lottesville Now.

A dispatch says Mrs. John Roland has received notice of her appointment as postmistress at Charlottesville. Mrs. Roland is a prominent and highly respected woman in that community. TherS were only three people who took the examination for the Charlottesville postoffice.

Fink-Griffith.

A marriage license was issued Saturday afternoon to Charles Fink and Maggie Griffith, each 21 years of age. Mr. Fink is a son of the late Andrew Fink, of Buck Creek township, and is a young man of sterling worth and character.

Miss Griffith is the daughter of William Griffith, of Buck Creek township, and is a popular and accomplished young lady. She was a valued employee at this office for several years, having learned type setting here. The young couple have hundreds of friends who extend best wishes for a happy and prosperous married lira.

RELATIONSHIP IS BADLY MIXED

Richard Connell, a former Warren county, Ohio, man, who went to Iowa some years ago and got married, recently visited his home town, Lebanon, Ohio, where his strange relationships created some interest. "I will tell you how it is," said Connell, in explaining how it comes that he is his own grandfather. 'You see I met a young widow in Iowa by the name of Sarah Minor, and we were married. She had a step-daugh-ter. Then my father met our stepdaughter and married her. That made my wife the mother-in-law of her father-in-law, and made my step daughter my stepmother and my father became my stepson. "Then my stepmother, the stepdaughter of my wife, had a son. That boy was, of course, my brother because he was my father's son, but he was also the son of my wife's stepdaughter and therefore her grandson. That made me grandfather to my stepbrother. Then my wife had a a son. My mother-in-law, the stepsister of my son is also his grandmother because he is her stepson's child. My father is the brother-in-law of my child, because his step-sis-ter is his wife. I am the brother of my own son, who is also the child of my grandmother. I am mother's brother-in-law, my wife is her own child's aunt, my son is my father's nephew, and I am my own grandfather. So there you are."

Four Good Horses.

Jerry Clotz, of Indianapolis, was in Greenfield Saturday and purchased four good draft horses. He bought one of A. B. Thomas, of route two, one of John Newman, of Brandywine township, and two of Lucian Barrett, of rural route four. He paid $450 for the Barrett horses. The demand for horses will pick up now, for spring work,

A Birthday Dinner.

L. L. Jeffries, the popular North State street liveryman was 47 years old Saturday, the last day of the year and the occasion was celebrated with a splendid dinner at which about 40 relatives and friends were guests. He received many nice presents.

Burg Cly, of rural route 10, was in Greenfield today.

Emanuel Mansfield, Oldest Man in

County Passed Away Sunday Night

at Home of His Son.

Emanuel Mansfield, age 96 years, probably the oldest man in the county, died Sunday night at the home of his son, Lincoln Mansfield, on East North street.

Mr. Mansfield was born in Galopaliece, Pennsylvania, in 1815. He was left an orphan when but three years old and continued to live in Pennsylvania until he was 25 years old. He learned the carpenters trade which he worked at for fifteen years and then followed farming. He went to Ohio when about 25 years old and in 1856 went from there to Illinois, coming to Indiana in 1875. He settled at Morristown, in Shelby county where he lived until about six years ago when his wife died, since that time he has lived with his son in this city and his daughter at Martinsville.

Mr. Mansfield had been sick but a few days with pneumonia. He had been in a feeble condition for some time. He was a member of the M. P. church having united with that organization seventy years ago and was a faithful christian. Mr. Mansfield is the father of twelve children, eight of whom are dead and four living. They are Lincoln, of this city, Frank and Edward, of Morristown and Mrs. Jennie Johnson, of Martinsville.

Funeral services at the house Tuesday at 3 o'clock with J. A. Rhoades officiating. The remains will be taken to Morristown Wednesday at 8:30 o'clock where services will beheld in the M. church. Interment at Asbury cemetery. Oak S. Morrison, undertaker.

HANCOCK'S VALUE

Abstract of Taxables in Hancock

County for 1911—$390,173.32

to be Collected by Treasurer.

The county auditor has completed the abstract of taxes and taxables in Hancock county for the year 1911.

The total valuation of land and improvements is $12,249,655 total valuation of personal property and corporations $7,991,285 total amount of mortgage exemptions, $475,580 net valuation taxables, $18,965, 360 total amount of taxes to be collected, assessed for year 1910, $390,173.32 amount of delinquent taxes carried over, $5,474.32 total amount of taxes due in 1911, $396,647.64.

Surprised on Birthday.

Dec. 26 was the occasion of the 21st birthday of Noble Coffey, of Brandywine township, and his wife planned and carried out a surprise in honor of the occasion. There were about fifty friends and relatives present and a delightful time was enjoyed. Mr. Coffey was the recipient of many handsome and useful presents' Refreshments were served by Mrs. Coffey.

Political Talk.

'John F. Wiggins, former prosecuting attorney of the 18th Judicial district, and who now has a law office in Fortville, when in Greenfield a few days ago, said the campaign and election is now over, but that another campaign has already begun. Mr. Wiggins is one of the best known politicians in Hancock county, and he knows conditions well. There is no question but that for Bome of the county officers the campaign has already begun. Many names are mentioned for sheriff. The judgeship is a plum for which there is sure to be a strong contest.

Death of Little Child.

Bryan, the 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carter, of Hanover township, Shelby county, died Sunday of spinal trouble. Funeral at the house Tuesday at 10 o'clock. Oak S.

tJJVIorrison,

undertaker.

A. W. Crider and son, Noble, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. David H. Bentley in Jefferson county, have returned to ther home in Blue River township.

Albert Bergan and wife are the guests of his father, John Bergan, of North Pratt street. Mr. Bergan formerly lived on the farm of Col. W. I. Burnside, in Owen county.

Oscar O. Bever and wife, Mrs. John Bever and daughter, Lillie, and Carl Harvey and wife were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wood on East Main street at a New Year's dinner. lyhws

IN

Only Three New Faces Among List of

County Officers Who Took Charge

Monday January Second.

The new county officers took control of the offices Monday, January 2nd, but among them are only three new faces as the others all succeed themselves. Moses Wood will now draw the salary as county clerk. He is not new, however, as he has been the deputy in the clerks office for twelve years.

Mr. Wood will be assisted by his wife, who is an experienced bookkeeper and stenographer. Mrs. Wood took charge of her department Monday with her husband.

James E. Sample succeeded Edward W. Jacobs as recorder. He has spent the past two weeks in that office taking lessons of Mr. Jacobs. Mr. Sample's daughter is assisting him as deputy.

John H. Reeves took his place as county assessor Monday to succeed Walter Chappell. Mr. Chappell has made a good assessor and has put considerable tax on the duplicates. Mr. Reeves is all smiles as he welcomes callers.

James H. Bussell, the county commissioner from the Eastern district, was initiated in the work Monday for the first time. He has been attending the commissioners meetings however, and getting acquainted with the work.

The County Treasurer, Philander Collyer, Sheriff, Jesse Cox and Surveyor, James A. Cleary, succeed themselves. Charles H. Troy has another year in the auditor's office before being succeeded by Lawrence Wood who was elected at the last election.

At English's.

At English's Opera House on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 10-llth, Henrietta Crosman will be seen in her new comedy "Anti-Matrimony." Miss Crosman brings a notable company of metropolitan players, who appeared with her at the Garrick Theatre, New York. Miss Crosman (in "real life" Mrs. Maurice Campbell) is considered one of the most versatile actresses on the American stage. She was born in Wheeling, W. Va., in 1865, and made her stage debtit 1883 in "The White Slave." Shedrifted, so to speak, then for many years, fairly successful but neverhaving discovered a suitable vehicle to display her talent. At last however-, in 1900, came "Mistress Nell," in which she played Nell Gwynne, and in this part she scored her first real hit and began her career as a star. Since that time she has risen rapidly until now she is in the front rank of the profession she has loved and worked for so long- She will be remembered as last seen here in "Sham" last season.

Eyeryone familiar with the big success of the theatre will rejoice in the announcement that "Madam Sherry" is coming. Most playgoers are cognizant of the rare privilege inferred in an announced opportunity to witness this musical sensation of a generation. The engagement at English's Opera House will be fcr three nights and a matinee, beginning Thursday, January 12th. The original New York New Amsterdam Theatre Company, or rather one of the original alternates companies whose members have been interchanging appearances in the merry novelty during the New York run, will distinguish the local engagement. "Madame Sherry's" fame as a mirthful and musical novelty is already widespread. No score and there are 22 delightful numbers in this production, in the record of musical comedy achievement has so quickly become so general a rage. It has been specially staged by George W. Loderer, who gave the some of its most sensational successes of prior seasons, "The Belle of New York," New York," "The Whirl Town," "The Rounders," "La Belle Helena," "The Telephone Girl," etc.

country musical notably In Gay of the

Miss Margaret Stanford, of Charlottesville, has returned to her home after a visit with Mrs. Mira Moore.

The muff lost by Miss Kate Caraway and advertised in the Reporter was found by Henry Fralich, of New Palestine, and returned to her.

Mrs. A. C. VanDuyn and son, Raymond, who have been seriously sick with the grippe and bordering oil pneumonia, are reported as slightly better.

Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Willett and son, Clarence, Earl Willett and wife, of route 4, Charles Foster and wife, of route 6,and Elmer Willett and wife, of Indianapolis, were guests New Year's day of Mrs. Lydia Carter on W a in re a &