Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 26 January 1911 — Page 2
RECOVERED JEWEL LOST IN VIRGINIA
Diamond Set Pin Lost by Mrs.
Carl Rock on Wedding Trip
is Again in Her Posses
sion.
WAS GONE FOR FOUR YEARS
Peculiar and Unusual Circumstances
Surround Recovery of Fraternity
Pin, Lost in Far Off State.
Mrs. Carl S. Rock, of this city, has again in her possession a diamond set pin which she lost Oct. 21, 1907, in Norfolk, Va. Mrs. Bock is aimember of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority at Indiana University, Bloomington, and during her college course, her father, the late Elmer E. Stoner, presented her with a diamond key, her sorority emblem. Her name, Nelle Stoner, and "Delta," the name of her chapter, were engraved on the back.
Miss Stoner and Carl S. Rock were married Oct. 15,1907, and while on their wedding trip Mrs. Rock lost the pin in Norfolk, Va. They visited the pawnshops and advertised in the Norfolk papers, but were unable to locate it.
The 1st of January, while Monro Lanier, of Birmingham, Ala., was dining in a cafe in his home city, he was attracted by a Kappa key worn by a Greek waiter at the table where he was served. Mrs. Lanier is member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, and Mr. Lanier being a col lege man and familiar with fraterni ties, at once made inquiries as to how the Greek came to possess the pin Obtaining the former owner's name he at once wrote to Miss Edith Stoner grand president, at Kansas City, Mo concerning the same. His letter was forwarded to Delta Chapter at Bloom ington, and later it reached Mrs Rock, who at once got into communi cation with the chief of police o: Birmingham and learned that the Greek had found the pin in a hotel lobby in Norfolk three years ago. reward was asked by the Greek which was at once forwarded and the pin came to Mrs. Rock last week.
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Real Estate Transfers.
Otto Montgomery to Susie J. Kir 1 Patrick, 120 acres land, $16,000. Susie J. Kirkpatrick to Otto Mont gomery, 3% acres land, $6,000.
Willard B. Ellwood to Virgil Vandagrift, lot city, $9,000. Lillie E. New to Albert N. Steele, lot Mohawk $150.
R. L. Ogg, et al, to B. S. Binford, 20 acres land, $2,500. B. S. Binford to Fannie Ogg, 20 acres land, $2,500.
Wm. D. Willoughby, et al, to Howard D. Burdette, et al, lot Fortville, $750.
Dies In California
Word was received here today of of the death Friday, at 7 o'clock Mrs. Minnie Williams, wife of William L. Williams, at Whittier California. She had been operated on for appendicitis. Mr. and Mrs. Williams formerly lived here, where he was employed at the electric light plant. They went to California a year ago. The body will be sent to Knightstown for burial and the funeral party expects to arrive there Tuesday night. James L. Smith went to Knightstown today to arrange for receiving the body.
Pleased With Texas.
Mrs. J. A. Corbin, of Pampa, Gray county, Texas, arrived Saturday from Felicity, Ohio, where she had been visiting her father. She was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bodkin and other friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Corbin went to Texas more than a year ago and are well pleased with their Southwestern home. They had good crops this year and Mr. Corbin has out more than 150 acres of wheat this year. Mrs. Matt Enright, whose husband died since they went to Tampa, is getting along very nicely and |is also well pleased with the new country. Mrs. Corbin will leave for her home Tuesday. Mr and Mrs. Corbin have many friends in Hancock county who are glad to know ^what they are doing, and are pleased twith their new home.
The price of chickens, which hit the ^toboggan before the winter began to set in. has apparently hit the bottom g^and is now on the upgrade. At least Lplit is the opinion of grocery men and -Swpoultrymen that the price of chickens iwill increase steadily from the pres ient time until warm weather sets in and that within a few weeks the con jsumer will be paying 15 cents a pound ^instead of 12% cents which he is now paying.
FOUND RELATIVES AFTER LONG YEARS
Charles Bock, Formerly of Greenfield,
and Merchant at Philadelphia,
Rewarded for Long Search,
Charles Bock, formerly of this city, and also in the mercantile business at Philadelphia, but now located at Gwynneville, reports an unusual experience, says the Morristown Sun. '•Mr. Bock is of German parentage, he was left an orphan when two years of age. His only relative left was an eight year old half sister. Both children were adopted by separate families. The girl was adopted by a fam ily by the name of Mummie. The family that adopted Mr. Bock immediately moved to north of Elwood. After he had become older he gained the impression that the Mummie family had also relocated. Anyway as the years passed he made a constant effort to find his half sister. Last week to his surprise his life's search was rewarded, when his adopted mother found an old letter dated April 15, 1878, from the Mummie family which led to the discovery. His half sister died at Edwardsville, but left two children, Earl and Henrietta Noutrie. They are both employed and wrote Mr. Bock. He expects to go there as soon as he can arrange to get away."
OBITUARY
Mary Elner Dunham, daughter of John and Harriett Smith, was born in Marion county, Ind., July 27th, 1841, departed this life, of old peoples pneumonia, Jan. 10, 1911, age 69 years, 5 months, 13 days. She was married to James Dunham, Feb. 6th, 1868. To them were born ten children four sons and six daughters. Five having died in infancy, two. in early womanhood. She leaves to mourn their loss a devoted husband, one son, and two daughters, two grandchildren, four brothers, two sisters, a number of friends and relatives. She united with the M. E. church at Oaklandon, Ind., when a young woman. She lived a devoted christian life. Her membership was with the M. E. church at Mt. Comfort at the time of her death. By her death the church has lost a faithful member, the community, a good neighbor, the children, a loving mother and the husband a true and faithful companion. Sister Dunham's life has been one that will be long remembered by her many friends and relatives. She was always patient and ever ready to endure whatever adversaties that befell her. Never during her long illness was she heard to complain of her lot. While her final illness was short, it had been her misfortune to be racked with disease for many years. It has been said of her, that she had not an enemy. Her life has been one of those quiet, patient ones, ever hopeful and trusting in "Him who doeth all things well."
Weep not that her toils are over, Weep not that her race is run God grant we may rest as calmly
When our work, like hers, is done. Till then we yield with gladness Our mother to Him to keep, And rejoice in the sweet assurance "He giveth His loved ones sleep."
THREE iLS IN
Green Township Claims First Honors—
Boys Were Not in it When it Came
To Spelling in Earnest.
There seems to be no doubt that the girls are better spellers than the boys. Girls have been winning the township and county contests everywhere with but few exceptions. In the Hancock county contest held here Saturday^" the honors were carried off by girls, three of them who won 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
The first honors were won by Miss Naomi Frank, of Green township second by Miss Margaret Bingham, of Blue River township, and third by Ella Fuqua, of Green township.
There were a number of good spellers in the contest and it is confidentially expected that Hancock county will not be far off when the district honors are awarded at Connersville on the 18th of February.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is not a common, every-day cough mixture. It is a meritorious remedy for all the troublesome and dangerous complications resulting from cold in the head, threat, chest or lungs. Sold by all druggists.
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Balance
Rec'd from Jan.1 to Dec. 31, 1910 $17,-856 75 26.189 89 9,057 74 4,981 93 55.984 12 19,294 51 21,863 63 20,240 23 5,434 62 13,354 92 40,214 85 45,224 61 39,761 93 14,492 36 3,454 70 2,314 20 1,240 30 8,960 16 5,076 23 5,952 27 2,785 00 1,205 17 20,755 86 2,536 86 787 01 4.396 62 488 76 217 42 195 70 244 00 723 12 270 29
Jan. 1, 1910
5,201 34 2,548 71 1,654 62
4,479 07 17,990 29 15.762 92 368 43 549 90
1,158 30
4,820 99 2,055 28 2,402 82 1,158 30 579 14 807 85 1,558 81 38 57
406 98
180 75 30 00 347 48 903 72
5 20
73 91
325 16
3,553 42 55 60 8,411 21 1,280 14 74 22 697 65 2,991 91
89 08
2,145 30 7,667 56 19,145 72 12,660 76 2,188 51 5,519 14 97 55 3,778 26 3,462 44 4,207 22 3,180 54 4,052 00 8,850 10 1,637 88 1,120 00
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On Second Paragraph of Complaint
Cruelty—Child Given to
Mother.
One of the most sensational divorce cases tried in Hancock county in years was completed Saturday in the circuit court, when John Merchant was granted a divorce from Sarah M. Merchant on the second paragraph of his complaint, charging cruel and inhuman treatment.
The mother was given the custody of their child, a little girl. The evidence was heard two weeks ago and attracted hundreds of people, because of its sensational nature. The argument was heard Saturday, Jan, 21st, and the court made his finding immediately, assessing the costs against the plaintiff.
Card of Thanks.
We desire to thank the friends and neighbors for their kindness and|sympathy shown us Jduring the sickness and death ofj^our dear wife and mother. Alsojthe Ladies Aid Society for their beautiful floral offering. May God's blessings rest upon each one.
GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 1911.
To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of Hancock County, Indiana:
Total ret'd to Dec. 31, 1910 $17,856 75 26,189 89 9,057 74 4,981 93 61,185 46 21.843 22 23,518 25 20,240 23 5, 434 62 17,833 99 58,205 14 60,987 53 40,130 36 15,042 26 3,454 70 3,472 50 1,240 30 13,781 15 7,131 51 8,355 09 3,943 30
I,784 31 21,563 71 4,095 67 825 58 4,396 62 895 74 217 42 376 45 274 00 1,070 60 1,174 01
5 20
73 91 325 16
3,553 42 55 60 8,411 21 1,280 14 74 22 697 65 2,391 91 1,495 00 89 08 2,145 30 7,667 56 19,145 72 12,660
1,495 00
76
2,188 51 5,519 I4 97 55 3,778
26
3,462 44 4,207 22 3,180 54 4,052 00 8,850 1° 1,637 88 5,600
4,480 00 3,867 96 11,355 60 15,447 50 214 50 9,164 81
00
3,867 96 II,355
60
15 447 50 214 5° 9,164 8l
$161,674 75 $441,581 13 $603,255 88
James Dunham and Children.
Societas Cl&ssica.
The Latin students of the high school have organized a Classical Club or Societas Cl&ssica with a membership of over seventy. The club will make 4 study of Roman private life, art, buildings and other topics for which there is not sufficient time during the ordinary class hour.
At a meeting Thursday evening the following officers/' were elected. Praeses, Berry Willis Cooper Pro Praeside, Ralph N. Arnold Scriba, Lucile Downing Quaestor, John Handy Censores, Marthena Walker and Albert Barnard Custodes, Ralph Bruner and Sheldon B. Cooper Legati de Programmats, Marie Justic, Mary Henley, Marvel Frost.
Wanted:—A farm hand, a single man that is able to do all kinds of farm work apd take care of stock. To live and board with the family. Must have a good character and be sober and industrious. Good wages will be paid to the right man. Call or address John Jacobi, New Palestine, Ind. R. R. 2. Phone 96.
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Respectfully submitted,
COUNTY AUDITOR'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1910.
herewith submit my report showing the Receipts and Expenditures of Hancock County from Jan. 1, 1910, to Jan. 1, 1911.
State Tax
State School Tax Benevolent Institution Educational Fund
County Revenue Turnpike Repair Court House Bond
Tuition Revenue State Sinking Fund Township Fund
Local Tuition Special School Road
Bridge Fund Township Poor City Sinking Fund
Dog Fund
Corporation Tax Water Works Tax Electric Light Tax
Fire Department Library
Common School Principal Congressional School Principal Endowment Fund Principal
Common School Interest Congressional School Interest Endowment Fund Interest
Tax Sale Redemptions Docket Fees Cemetery Tax
Special Bond Tax Brier Ditch Wilson Ditch James M. Evans Road
Dan DurackRoad L. C. Pickle Road John L. Fry Road Richard Hagans Road Samuel Blackburn Road
William Hoppes Road
J. F. McCord Road (Township Line) Ira W. Sparks Road J. F. McCord Road (County Line)
J. H. Kimberlin Road Franklin Steele Road No. 1 Franklin Steele Road No. 2 Thomas W. Gardner Road
Jesse P. Cook Road Henry Shores Road Daniel Fisher Road John F. Wallace Road John N. Dobbins Road
Edward Eastes Road
Robert G. Wilson Road (East) Robert G. Wilson Road (West) John R. Williams Road
Samuel Wallace Road T. J. White Road Lee D. Olvey Road Brown Township Road Bond Buck Creek Township Road Bond
Vernon Township Road Bond Green Township Road Bond Center Township Road Bond
COUNTY SPELLERS IS RERE
Many Competing for Hancock County
Honors uperintendent has
Charge of Contest.
The Hancock county spelling contest was held Saturday in the office of the county superintendent in the court house.
Early in the day the contestants for county honors began to arrive and take their places. The township contests revealed the fact that there are a number of good spellers in the county, and of course each thinks he or she is the best. The contest Saturday was to determine that point, and the winners will then enter the district contest to be held at Connersville Feb, 18th.
There were twenty contestants who took the first oral test, but only a part of these remained for the written test. The final oral test is being made this afternoon.
FELL FROM LADDER
Mr. Reed, father, of Mrs, Frank Davis of North Wood street fell from a ladder onto the ice Saturday evening and broke his shoulder. He lives with his daughter and as she was not at home when he arrived there, he went to bed and said nothing about his injury until Sunday when Dr. Heller and Dr. Cregor were called. The arm was badly swollen and Mr. Reed was put under an anisetic while the arm was dressed.
The funeral of John Kessner and wife of Jackson township, occurred at Nameless Creek Friday morning at 10 o'clock and they were buried in the same grave at Simmons' cemetery. Mrs. Kessner, who had been sick for along time, died at eleven o'clock Wednesday and her husband passed away at 2 o'clock, only three hours later. Mr. Kessner's death was caused by pneumonia fever. Mr. and Mrs. Kessner were well known residents of Jackson township and were about 60 years old.
Overdrafts Jan. l, 1910
Disbursed from Jan.l to Dec. 31,1910 $17,856 75 26,189 89 9,057 74 4,981 93 58,302 50 18,331 84 21,428 34 20,240 23 5,434 62 11,617 71 39,516 65 40,046 92 40,085 77 15,042 26 2,839 20 2,555 57 1.240 30 10,267 08 5,446 96 6,417 24 3.005 26 1.241 19 21,296 14 4.006 86 625 00 4,582 14 611 48 286 72 273 84 248 00 843 57 1,053 00
$22 69
874 27
236 66
44 53
21 41
Total Disbursed to Dec. 31,1910 $17,856 75 21,189 89 9,057 74 4,981 43 58,302 50 18,331 84 21,428 34 20,262 92 5,434 62 11,617 71 39,516 65 40,046 92 40,085 77 15,042 26 3,713 47 2,555 57 1.240 30 10,267 08 5,446 96 6,417 24 3.005 26 1.241 19 21,296 14 4.006 86 625 00 4,818 80 611 48 331 25 273 84 248 00 843 57 1,053 00 21 41
35 61
3,693 60 3,378 44 3,308 70 437 80 4,032 00 8,850 10 1,677 40 5,316 02 5,031 31 II,265 44 15,338 25 304 49 8,319 04
261 59 635 82 555 36
$ 3,494 93 $526,628 72 $530,123 65 $76,517 33
The Prize Wimners.
The baking and butter making contest, held by the ladies in connection with the Farmers' Institute, was very interesting and several ladies are in the prize winning contest.
The number of entries were: yeast bread, 7 salt rising bread, 3 graham bread, 1 Boston Brown bread, 2 Parker House rolls, 4 Chocolate cakes, 3 Cocoanut cake, 2 Spice cake, 3 cookies, 3 butter, 3. Special Entries—News Mill, 1 sack flour Barrett Elevator, 1 sack flour.
The prize winners were Yeast bread, Mrs. James R. Foster, 1st Mrs. Fred Beecher, 2nd.
Salt Rising bread, Mrs. V. A. Smith, 1st Mrs. John A. Barr, 2nd. Graham bread, Mrs. John A. Barr, 2nd.
Boston Brown bread, Mrs. John A. Barr, 1st Mrs. J. E. Pratt, 2nd. Parker House rolls, Mrs. J. Pratt, 1st Mrs. Fred Beecher, 2nd
Balance Dec. 31, 1910
35 61
98 00 55 60
842 60
98 00 55 60
8,164 00 I,200 50
697 65
Overdrafts Dec. 31, 1910
|2,882 96 3,511 38 2,089 91
22 69
6,216 28 18,688 49 20,940 61 44 59
258 77
916 93
3,514 07 1,684 55 1,937 85 938 04 543 12 267 57 88 81 200 58
422 18
284 26
113 83
102 61 26 00 227 03 121 01
21 41
5 20
38 30 325 16
3,455 42
8,164 00 1,200 50
247 21 79 64 74 22
697 65
2,286 00 561 50 48 00 2,018 16 6,290 00 19,084 25 12,586 15 2,188 51 5,389 50
2.286 00 I,404 10 48 00 2,018 16 6,290 00 19,084 25 12,586 15 2,188 51 5,389 50
105 91 90 90 41 08 127 14
1,377 56 61 47 74 61
129 64 97 55 84 66 84 00 898 52
3~693 60 3,378 44 3,308 70 437 80 4,032 09 8,850 10 1,677 40 5,316 02 5,292 90 II,901 26 15,893 61 304 49 8,319 04
2,742 74 20 00
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SPECIAL PRIZES
New Milling Co., Mrs. John Barr, for best bread from their flour. Barrett Elevator Co., Mrs. John Orr, for best bread from their flour.
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Cocoanut cake, Mrs. John A. Barr, 1st Mrs. Ed Stanloy, 2nd. Chocolate cake, Mrs. Rosa LeFevre, 1st Miss FredaBririey, 2nd.
Spice cake, Miss Mae McClellan, 1st Mrs. John A. Barr, 2nd. Cookies, Mrs. Stanley, Zimmerman, 1st: Miss Mae McClellan, 2nd.
Butter, Mrs. T. J. Elliott, 1st Mrs. Earl Willett, 2nd.
Spring Sign Stories.
The Carthage Citizen says, Thomas P. Weaver and George Winslow are authority for the statement that a garter snake about 2% feet iong was sunning itself on the big bridge across Blue river one day last week. A blackbird was seen in a nearby tree, at the same time. And then the boys have been seen playing marbles in the alleys and on the streets here, while the wether prognosticators are predicting opntinued cold weather. It all goes tclshow that all signs fail in the wintertime as well as the summer.
39 52
283 98
1,424 94 545 66 446 11 89 99
845 77
CHAS. H. TROY, Auditor Hancock County.
$ 3,385 10
THE JURY STOOD SEVEN TO EIVE
Number of Entries In Contest Held In Disagreement In $10,000 Damage Suit
Connection With Institute— I of Maggie Curry Against Traction
Company.
After being out almost twenty-four hours, the jury disagreed in the suit of Maggie B. Curry of this city, against the T. H. I. & E. Traction Company for $10,000 damages for the death of her husband, John Curry on the 17th. of September 1907. The accident and its fatal result is still fresh in the minds of Greenfield people. Suit was brought in the Hancock Circuit court and taken to Shelby county on a change of venue, where it was tried.
The case was given to the jury at 10 o'clock Friday and they reported a disagreement Saturday morning. It is understood the jury stood seven to five for the plaintiff.
Samuel J. Ofluir Geo. J. Ricnman
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