Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 6 April 1911 — Page 1

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FIVE APPLICANTS

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Commissioners in Quandary and

Postpone Action Untils Three

O'clock This Afternoon.

qiY DRY ANOTHER NIGHT

Difference of Opinion as to Manner of

Determining Population—Consult

Attorney General.

The county commissioners took up the matter of applications for liquor licenses, the first thing upon convening the April meeting Monday morning. There were five applicants, Robert Fair, Jacob Loy, Richard Todd, John Dailey and Charles Patterson, presented in the above order. The character witnesses were introduced for each of the applicants and their testimony heard. The matter of the number of saloons that may be opened in Greenfield under the law, came up and action was delayed

til three o'clock this afternoon until the meaning of the law could be ascertained on this point from the attorney general.

It has been the opinion of the county attorney and others until recently that only four saloons could be operated here, as the population given by the last census was 4,448 and the commissioners limited the number of saloons to one for each 1000 inhabitants.

Since the new Proctor regulative law has been published, it seems to set out a manner of determining the population for the purpose of the act, greatly in favor of the saloons. That part of the law bearing on this subject reads as follows: "In determining the number of inhabitants in any city or township, in which there is no city located, for the purpose of this act, the same shall be taken as being five times the greatest aggregate vote cast for all candidates for any office in such city or township at the last general election held therein preceding the filing of such application for a license, and the number of inhabitants in any township outside of the corporate limits of any city located therein shall be determined by the last United States census taken in such township preceding the filing of such application."

This is apart of section four of the Proctor regulative measure. In case the commissioners hold this manner of determining the population to be lawful and legal, the number of saloons that could operate here would be increased to six and possibly seven. If they accept the figures of the last census, which gave the population as 4,448, only four licenses can be granted legally, as the county attorney has held that a fraction of 1000 inhabitants is not sufficient for the granting of a license but that a license can be granted only for each full thousand. It is probable that an opinion of the attorney general will be secured before more than four saloon licenses are granted, as it is understood two of the applicants will be contested on the grounds that they have been twice convicted within the period of four years last past.

A large crowd was present in the commissioners' court room while the examination of applicants was going on, and until the commissioners announced that no licenses would be granted before three o'clock, which fact will probably give Greenfield one more night without saloons, as they could hardly get liquor here after that hour in time to open this evening.

Grant Five Licenses.

Each of the five applicants named above were srranted a license at three o'clock. Under the interpretation of the law, one more saloon can be operated in this city.

Robert E. Lawson, of Decatur, county, who has purchased the Lizzie Howard farm west of this city, was in Greenfield today. He will move to Hancock county next fall, when he gets possession of the farm.

Their prices are the lowest for honest reliable goods. Whose? "Orr's." Gooding Corner. 6tld&w

For thoroughbred Barred Plymouth Rock eggs at 75c per setting, 15 eggs, Wm. A. Rouyer, 511 East Osage St. Phone 331. 5t7wl4pd

Ora Drischell and wife have returned to their home in Marion, after spending a few days here with relatives. 'V'-Tl

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WASHINGTON

Chosen Sergeant-at-Arms of House of

Representatives Over New York

Man—Is 111.

U. S. Jackson won out easily in his candidacy for Seageant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives at Washington. He was chosen in caucus meeting Saturday evening, over William H. Ryan, of New York, by a vote of 114 to 97. This was no surprise to some of his friends however, as Ryan tried to compromise in the afternoon, which showed that he was giving up. Mr. Jackson went to Washington a few days ago, in company with his physician, Dr. W. A. Justice to be on the scene of action, but was unable to leave his hotel on Saturday. He refused to make any terms with his opponent however.

Half a #ozen speeches were made placing Jackson in nomination. The nominating speech on behalf of the delegation was made by Representative W. E. Cox. The principal speech presenting Jackson's name was made by Representative Graham, of Illinois.

The office of sergeant-at-arms carries a salary of $6,500 a year. Mr. Jackson was to ill to visit the House and received the news of Bis election at Congress Hall Hotel.

Mr. Jackson will take the oath of office Tuesday. There are sixty-four employes under the sergeant-at-arms, but all of these places have been promised in advance it is said.

PARKER SELLS STORE

Takes 400 Acres of Jennings County

Land in Part Payment.

George W. Parker & Sons have sold their hardware store on West Main street to Warren E. Skitter, of Alexandria, who is an experienced hardware man. Messrs. Parker took as part payment, 400 acres of land in Jennings county, and the farm has 100 acres of growing wheat.

Mr. Skitter will move his family to this city at once and take active charge of the store. Mr. Clint Parker will remain at the store with the new owner for a few weeks until the old firm's business is all closed.

OBITUARY.

Mary C. Walker departed this life at her home in the City of Greenfield on March 26, 1911, at 2:30 o'clock p. m. after- a lingering illness. Her maiden name was Piper, being a daughter of James W. and Rebecca Piper, and being a sister of Louisa J. Henry, William Piper, Thomas B. Piper and James F. Piper.

She was born in Green township, Hancock county, Indiana, and lived there with her parents until she was married. She was married to James R. Walker December 25, 1873. To this union was born one son, Jonas P. Walker.

She lived from the time of her marriage until February 23, 1893, on a farm one-mile south of Milner Corner, Hancock County, at which time she and her husband moved to the City of Greenfield, where they continued to live until the time of her decease.

She united with the church of the United Brethren in Christ at Sugar Grove, which is near Milner Corner, in the spring of 1888 and lived a consistent christian throughout her life.

Her illness was of a very painful character and of long duration, but she endured it patiently and without complaint.

She had the highest regard for morality, integrity and honesty, and believed in treating others as she would haye them treat her.

She was a kind and loving wife and mother, and the greatest satisfaction of her life was to be near her loved ones and be doing something to make them happy.

Her memory will ever remain green with those who knew her.

Card of Thanks.

I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to my friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness and assistance during the sickness and death of my wife. Chas. M. Demaree.

Good results always follow the use of Foley Kidnejr Pills. They give prompt relief in all cases of kidney and bladder disorders. Try them. M. C. Quigley.

Mrs. Flora Newby has returned her home in North Vernon*

GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN

In Favor of Factory Proposition-

$11,000 of Stock Taken This Morn

/OL. XXXII. NO. 14. GREENFIELD, IND., THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 1911. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR

HON. URIAH STOKES JACKSON

A FINAL ROUNDUP llWO DEATHS ARE TURN THE TIDE

ing—Holding Last Meeting.

The final roundup on the factory proposition -ior Greenfield is being made this afternoon and it all depends on the way members of the commercial club and business men act at this meeting, whether we get the factory or not. A meeting was

held last night with encouraging re-! Bennett leaves two daughters, suits and today at noon, about $11,000 of the necessary $12,000 stock was subscribed for at $100 a shard.

Many who should and could take considerable stock and push this matter more rapidly, have not acted as yet. They s^em not to care what becomes of the prospects of our city and her business interests.

An effort has been made to get the factory here with the stock already soid, but this amount is probably not sufficient. The meeting of the Commercial Club this afternoon may result in getting the other thousand dollars in stock sold, in which case the factory will be located at once.

WASN'T FIRE PROOF

The State Capitol building at Albany New York, erected at a cost of $27,000,000 and considered fire proof, was damaged to the amount of $10,000,000 as the result of a fire which started from an electric spark Wednesday. There was no insurance whatever on the building or contents and the work of decades was destroyed in a few hours.

Priceless records, dating as far hack as the colonial days are in ashes. Original copies of Washington's farewell address and Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation were saved as they were recently placed in a fire proof vault, Thousands of volumes of law books, records, etc, are destroyed and one man, the watchman is missing. It is thought he is under the ruins.

Fine Baby Pony.

Ginger, the handsome little mare pony owned by Noble Troy, has a colt that is only twenty-four inches high and weighs about forty pounds. She is up on the farm in Green township.

The A. S. Orr Jewelry store "watches its watches" and assures you that they will give you accurate time. 6tld&w

Miss Ada and Miss Nina Havens spent Tuesday with friend ,in Indianapolis.

Robert Bennett and Mrs. Phoebe Flet

cher Succumbed To Disease—

Funerals Thursday, Friday.

Robert Bennett, age 58 years, died at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. George Marts on Tague street. His death was directly due to pneumonia, although he had been gJHicted with brights disease for some time.

Mr.

Mrs.

B. O. Parish, of this county, and Mrs. C. J. Gait, of Indianapolis, ajid two sons, Isaac and Harry Bennett, of St. Louis. He was a member of Wenonah Tribe of Red Men, the Haymakers and Pocahontas degrees. The Red Men will have charge of the funeral Thursday at 1:30 p. m. at the Baptist church and the funeral will be preached by Elder Robert W. Thompson. Interment at Mt. Lebanon cemetery.

Mrs. Phoebe Fletcher, age 44 years, wife of John Fletcher, died Wednesday morning at their home in East Greenfield, of pneumonia. Funeral Friday at 10 o'clock at the East Greenfield church. Interment at the Hinchman cemetery.

Easter comes with its demands for the very latest in the jewels line. A small article from Orr's well selected stock will distinguish you. 6tld&w

Barred Plymouth Rocks bred to win weigh and lay eggs, $1.00 and $1.50 for 15, $4.00 for 100, at house, W. T. Baker, Fortville, Ind., R. 2, phone Eden. d&wtf

LOOK TO THE GITY

Work in Greenfield Last Tuesday

—Expenses Total $191.75.

To Pay For Local Option Election Friends Went to Surprise Cora Maple,

Those who seryed on the election boards at the local option election held in this city Tuesday the 28fch of March in any capacity as inspector, judges, clerks, sheriff, etc., will look to the city for payment of the bills.

Many have the opinion that the county is to pay the bill, but in this case it is a.mistake, This is due to a misunderstanding of Ijfae law. Th# county calls the election through the commissioners and has it in charge, but the unit voting has all the expenses of the election to pay.

The expense accounts of the election in this city have been filed with the city clerk and totals $191.65.

Obituary.

Mrs. Lucinda Kingau was born in Hancock county, Aug. 20, 1833. She departed this life Monday morning, March 27, 1911, at about 10:30 o'clock. She was the daughter of Jeremiah and Melinda Derry.

Mrs. Kingen and her beloved and bereaved husband, Harrison Kingan, were married in 1853. To this union was born one son, Joel Thomas, who with his wife, Augusta, resides' in Greenfield. There are also three grand-children and four great-grand children who survive their dear grandmother. There are also two brothers and one sister living. They are Frank Derry of Indianapolis Alex Derry of Greenfield and Mrs. Ellen Waller of Ralston, Iowa. Four brothers and two sisters preceded her to the better land.

Mrs. Kingan was a member of the M. E. chnrch at Curry's Chapel for many year«, where she was loved and respected. The late Capt. I. A. Curry and family were among her trusted friends. After moving away she put her letter in the Baptist church in Jackson township at Lemon's Corner. Since the church in East Greenfield was organized she was a faithful attendant as long as her health would permit. She made and paid her subscription towards the new church building which was neaping completion at the time of her death. Her testimonies at the services were always strong and helpful. She will be greatly missed, and the church mourns that she did not live to attend the dedication. But maybe from her home in the beautiful skies she may look down and see her friends gathering on that great day. "Aunt Cinda," as we all called her, was loved by her neighbors and especially by the children. She was a splendid homekeeper. Her work was always carefully and well done.

Mrs. Kingan will be sadly missed in the community. But our loss is her gain.

She bade us all good bye with a steady voice, and said to her friends, "All is well."

May God's blessing rest upon her faithful husband and upon her entire family connection.

And in "Sweet Bye and Bye" may all be reunited around the throne of Him who has washed us and cleansed us in His own precious blood.

A FRIEND.

It has been said by many that they have Aever seen so many beautiful sterling souvenir spoons as the A. S. Orr Jewelry Store now has. 6tld&w

:MADAME X, AT MURAT THEATRE, ALL WEEP

Were In Turn S-u-r-p-r-i-s-e-d—

Married August 31, 1910.

It was about the meanest trick they ever had played on them, but the girl friends of Cora Maple have forgiven her. It was understood among her friends that Miss Maple was to be married on next Wednesday and would leave April 10th for California. The girls planned a surprise for her ana twenty-five of them went to her home Thursday evening ladened with presents and refreshments. After a happy evening was spent, the surprised turned the trick on the surprises by informing them that she had been married eight months to Edwin Kemps, a jeweler of Indianapolis. The ceremony was performed August 31st, 1910, at Louisville, Kentucky. Miss Maple, rather Mrs. Kemps retained her position at Indianapolis and no one here or there had any suspicion of the happy secret locked in the hearts of the happy couple.

It is the intention of Mr. and Mrs Kemps to leave April 10th, for Los Angeles, California, where Mr. Kemps will open a jewelry store of his own and where they will make their future home.

Mrs. Kemps is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Maple and is one of Greenfield's most popular young ladies. The young couple have the best wishes of Greenfield people for happiness and prosperity in their new home in the state of flowers and sunshine.

..Circuit Court..

HON. ROBERT L. MASON, Judge.

The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff Harry J. Milligan in his suit against Thomas J. Endsley for $900 on note. They found that he was entitled to $896.25 including $75 attorney fees.

In the case of Francis C. Enright vs Malile McLain and Winfield T. Enright, for partition of real estate, the court found that the plaintiff and defendants are each the owner of onethird interest in real estate, and that the same is not susceptible of division and that it is of the value of $20,000. The same is ordered sold at private sale. Elmer Hinshaw was appointed commissioner to sell the real estate, giving bond in the sum of $30,000.

In the case of Mary J. Tague vs Gracelia Boyer to declare of unsound mind and appointment of guardian, the evidence was heard in part and continued for further evidence.

A Fine Horse.

Charles Huston received a fine stallion Saturday. Single service $3.00 season $5.00, to insure in foal $7.00 a living colt $10.00. d&wpd

Here they are again—another assortment of beautiful clocks, every one guaranteed reliable. Where? The A. S. Orr Jewelry Store. 6tld&w

The store of W. A. Service is being redecorated complete, ready for the opening in a few days.

The graduate deserves and will appreciate a good watch as a constant^ dependable companion, always bringing to mind the kind giver and the happy school days. But be sure and please him by buying it at the A. S. Orr Jewelry Store. 6tld&w