Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 13 April 1911 — Page 1

GET IN THEIR WORK

Worked on Five Business Houses

and. Entered Three, Securing

Money in Each of Them.

SIMON iKOIN HEAVIEST LOSER

€o-operaiive Store, Star Store and

Harvey's Store All Robbed—Broke

Lock at Bolt's and Tried at

Rock's.

Burglars again made a raid on Greenfield business houses Tuesday night, entering three stores and securing money at each place. Two attempts were unsuccessful at Bolt's meat market and Rock's grocery.

At the Spot Cash Co-operative store, the Star store and Harvey's grocery, the doors were pried open with a bar of some kind and money taken.

At the Spot Cash store, the East street door to the dry goods department and to the grocery were pried open and about three dollars in change taken from the cashier's desk. This money was in a box and covered with duplicate orders.

At the Star store the west front door was broken open and the cash drawer taken from the cashier's desk. It was carried down the stairway at the Columbia hotel, where it was broken open and robbed of ten dollars. A handful of change, about seventy-six cent3 in the drawer, escaped their eye and it was returned to Mr. Koin with the broken drawer.

At Harvey's grocery, the door was pried opfen as at the other places and about a dollar and a half taken. At none of the places were goods disturbed. It seems that the burglars were after money and nothing else.

At Bolt's meat market, the lock was broken but the burglars evidently became scared and left the job without entering as nothing was disturbed. An attempt was also made to enter Rock's grocery, but the heavy door and lock successfully withstood the force of the bar and they did not gain an entrance.

The business men are becoming thoroughly aroused over these wholesale robberies which they are of the opinion are being perpetrated by home talent. The means used to gain entrance to the stores are evidently rude, but effective, nevertheless. The boldness of the burglaries is unusual, nearly every attempt being made on front or Main street doors.

Death of a Little Child.

A little child of Mr. and Mrs. Rankin Martin, of rural route seven, died Wednesday morning of compaction of the bowels, a''er a serious illness of several days.

Funeral Friday at 10 o'clock at the home. jH. Eshelman, director.

Breaks Ribs.

Enos Henley, of Carthage, is recovering from injuries which he received at the planing mill there last week, when he fell and broke one rib, fractured another and received several other minor bruises.

A Pretty Wedding.

At high noon today the Rev. J.' A. Rhoades united in marriage Earl Fowler, of Pendleton, and Miss Cora Godbey, of Eden. The ceremony was performed at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Phemister, 316 Meek St. They will reside at Pendleton.

Don't forget the big auction sale of farm implements, harness, buggies and many other articles out of store, Saturday, April 15, at Parker's old stand. See bil|s. Spider Hardware Co.

In Memorium.

In loving remembrance of William E. Weber who departed this life April L2, 1908. How slender is life's silver cord! How soon 'tis broken here! Each moment brings a parting word Ana many a falling tear. There is a hope, the hope of heaven, Where loved one's meet again.

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Wife and Children.

Mrs. John A. Barr remains quite sick at her home on North State St.

Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Boon have gone to'Muncie to visit with friends over Sunday.

Mies Ella Barrett, of New Oastta, was a guest of Miss Ida Vance this afternoon.

UMIM

Second Well on Morehead Farm Proves

to be a Good One—Will Drill Two

More in Same Locality.

Another good gas well has been drilled on the George W. Morehead farm southeast of this city. It was brought in Tuesday. Mr. Townsend proprietor of the east end bottle glass factory had the well drilled. He will drill two other wells. This gas field seems to be equal to the old time fields when gas was first discovered.

NAFTZGEFTRETDRNS FOR ANOTHER YEAR

North Indiana M. E. Conference Closes

at Kokomo—Assignments of In­

terest to Gteenfield People.

The Rev. Leslie J. Naftzger was returned to Greenfield for another year by the North Indiana M. E. Conference which closed its session at Kokomo Tuesday. The return of Rev. Naftzger was expected by the church as the official board voted unanimously for his return before the close of the last conference year.

Dr. T. M. Guild was re-appointed superintendent of the Richmond district and C. E. Line of the Muncie district. Other appointments of special interest to Greenfield people are as follows:

Charlottesville, W. H. Gray Maxwell. L. J. Black, succeeding W. E. Loveless Midaletown, J. O. Campbell Philadelphia, E. H. Taylor Anderson, First church, Chesteen W. Smith Fortville, W. E. Murray Ingalls, supplied by Herbert Perry McCordsville, E. Wickersham Pendleton -E. E. Trippeer Westfield, W. E. Pittenger, at one time pastor of the Philadelphia circuit Wabash, First church, Daniel H. Guild Kend&llville, M. Pell Wawaka, W. E. Loveless Portland circuit, Emery Dunbar Ft. Wayne, Trinity church, T. M. Hill Auburn, T. F. Thornburg Galveston, S. F. Harter Muncie, High Street, W. W. Martin.

Rev. Perry E. Powell was made organizer of the Holy Grail, a work he has been doing for three years. Among the superanuated ministers are J. A. Ruley, and J. K. Waltz. The committee on moral and social relations submitted a report before the conference closed, deploring the desecration of the Sabbath, touching upon the divorce evil, favoring a dignified Fourth of July and recommending the Methodist discipline in the matter of the government of the amusements of the young people of the church.

Diploma Examinations.

Three townships will hold their diploma examinations Saturday April 15th. They are, Vernon, at McCordsville Sugar Creek, at New Palestine Brandy wine, at Carrollton. At the office of the county-superintendent in this city, an examination will also be held Saturday for all those who failed in the former examinations and those who were sick at the time of the former examination.

Married This Afternoon.

Mr. Charles G. Greenenger, of Pittsburg, Pa., and Louie B. Tindall, of this city, were married at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon by the Rev. Joseph, B. Williamson, pastor of the Presbyterian church.

Mr. and Mrs. John Tindall, the parents of the bride, will serve a aix o'clock dinner this evening in honor of the newly wedded couple, who will leave tonight for their future home in Pittsburg. Mr. Greenenger is president of the Pennsylvania Life Underwriters' Association.

Don't forget the big auction sale of farm implements, harness, and many other articles out of the store, Saturday, April 15, at Parker's old stand. See bills. Spitler Hardware Co.

Barred Plymouth Rocks bred to win weigh and lay eggs, $1.40 and $1.50 for 15, $4.00 for 100, at house, W. T. Baker, Fortville, Ind., R. 2, phone Eden. d&wtf

Robert Dwiggins has returned from Texas, where he has been spending several'weeka and kas resumed his position at Poster's department store.

Mrs. I. R. Showalter spent the day in Indianapolis.

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/OL. XXXII. NO. 15. GREENFIELD, IND., THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1911.

ANOTHER GOOD GASH FORWASHINGTON WELL BROUGHT IN

GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN.

U. S. Jackson Will BeJAccompanied to

Washington By His Bride—Was

Married Sunday.

U. S. Jackson expects to leave for Washington Saturday to resume his duties as Sergeant-at-arms of the National House of Representatives, according to the Indianapolis Star^ He will be accompanied to Washington by his bride, formerly Miss Grace Gardner, of Hillsdale, Michigan, to whom he was married Sunday. A picture of Mrs. Jackson appeared in the Indianapolis Star Wednesday morning.

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Mortgage Documents Must Be Filed

Before the First of May, to Get

Benefit of the Law.

If you have a mortgage on any of your real estate, it would be well for you to file your exemption papers, as by law required before May first. This will reduce your taxes proportionate to the amount of your mortgage.

Many people do not seem to understand the provisions of the mortgage exemption law, even though it has been on the statute books for many years. Only a small per cent of the property owners of the country take advantage of the law each year, although it would save them a considerable amount of taxes.

It is necessary, when applying for exemption, to have the description of the property carefully filled out, and it pays to employ a competent person to do the work, as the fee charged is a small matter.

MT. VERNON.

Jesse Hidavand family spent Sunday with Wm. Albea. Amos Smith, wife and daughter, Blanche, spent SuDday with C. W. Parker.

James Leary and family, Frank Stoner and family, Mrs. Myrtle Hanna and son, Hugh, Flossie Jones and Alma Saville spent Sunday with Hilton Hanna.

Ernest and Clara Hiday spent a few days last week at Indianapolis. George Henderson and family spent a few days last week with relatives at Indianapolis.

George Henderson and family spent Sunday with Lee Jackson. George Shepherd and wife, of Ingalls, spent Sunday with Wm. Shepherd.

Elmer Jackson spent Wednesday with Jesse Jackson. Chas. Schultz and family and James Deshong and family spent Sunday with Thomas Crossley.

Chas. Hennis and family, of Maxwell, spent Sunday with Frank Hennis.

Jesse Schultz and family spent Sunday with Elmer Wilson. Chas. Hiday and family spent Sunday with Earl Hiday, at Fortville.

Several from this vicinity attended the funeral pf Edward List, at McCordsyille Sunday.

Gilbert Hanna and family spent Sunday with R. H. Wilson. Mrs. Laura Witham and son, Bert, of Indianapolis, spent Sunday with friends in this vicinity.

Anthony Pope and family spent Sunday with Wm. Snider. Chas. Bixler took"a load of hogs to Indianapolis Friday.

James Roudebush and wife and Orville Jarrett spent Sunday with George Roudebush.

Thomas Crossley was thrown down and tramped by a horse Sunday and seriously hurt.

The Master Mason degree was conferred on two candidates last night.

Denner McGibbons, of Shelbyville, is spending a few days here with Mr. and Mrs Will King.

Albert H. Varner, who was placed under a $100 peace bond Tuesday, was released Wednesday on his own recognizance the-court.

Mrs. Margaret McKown, of Jackson towBBhip, and Mrs. John S. Orr, of this city, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H.J.Martin.

SUICIDE PACT IS SUGGESTEO BV DEATHS

Two Physicians and Life Long Friends

Die Under Similar Circumstances

at Sanitarium.

Two deaths of physicians and life long friends at a Shelbyville sanitarium for^the treatment of the drug habit, has caused the coroner and q£her people there to believe the men had entered into a suicide pact.

The men were Drs. George B. Thomas and John Taylor of Maysville, Kentucky, both members of prominent families. Dr. Taylor became ill and was prescribed for by Thomas, according to Shelbyville dispatches, refusing to take medicine from the house physician. He grew worse and died. Three weelsfs later, or this week Dr. Thomas became ill with the same symptoms as his friend and prescribed for himself. He continued to grow worse with symptoms of slow poisoning and died in the same manner as his friend.

The coroner was called and an empty bottle which it is thought had contained poison was found concealed in the bed clothing.

TUXES GOME FAST TIME LIMIT NEAR

All Taxes Not Paid By First Monday in

May Go On Delinquent List

—Treasurer Busy IMan.

County Treasurer Philander Collyer is about the busiest official in the city just now, as taxpayers are coming in to pay up in large numbers. The rush at this time is probably due to the fact that the wet weather has given the farmers some idle time, and they are getting their affairs in shape so they will not have to leave their work later.

Wednesday there was a line of people waiting in the treasurer's office, considerable of the time and a large amount of money went from the pockets of the people into the coffers of the county and city. The end of tax paying time is drawing near, as the first Monday in May all taxes that are unpaid will go on the delinquent list.

KERN-COCKAYNE NUPTIALS.

Will Be Solemnized This Evening at

Eight O'clock.

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The marriage of Charley C. Kern and Miss Bertha E. Cockayne, both of this city will be solemnized at eight o'clock this evening at the home of the bride on Walnut street. The ceremony will be performed by the Rev. Joseph B. Williamson, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Both of the contracting parties are well known and popular and have a large circle of friends who will extend best wishes. They will reside in this city.

BROWN'S CHAPEL.

Mrs. Charles 'Crider is very sick with sciatic rheumatism. Several from here attended the last day of school at Charlottesville Friday.

J. W. Lowery and wife|were at New Castle Sunday. Lucy Heim has the measles.

Mrs. W. H. Crider called on her daughter, Mrs. James Moore, Monday evening.

J. B. Aronhalt spent Sunday afternoon with Henry White and wife. Mrs. Ora Boring and children, of Cambridge City, spent last week with her parents^ Richard Warrum and wife.

Lee Catt, wife and son, Otto, returned home Tuesday from North Carolina, where they have spent the winter for the benefit of Mrs. Catt's health.

Arthur Crider, who is attending school at Danville, spent Sunday with his parents, C. A. Crider and wife.

Young People's Meeting was held at Dora Griper's Sunday afternoon. J. W. Lowery, wife and son, Ohas., Mrs. Sylvester Meek and Mrs. C. Edgerton and daughters, of Rushville, were the guests of Elmer Heim and family Thursday night.

Rose Warrum has the measles.

SHELBYVILLE FOR A FEW HOURS

Last Quarantine Order Affected Sa­

loons and Pool Rooms—Nine New

Cases of Smallpox Caused

Quick Action.

Shelbyville Republican—Although Shelbyville has been "wet" for the past five or six weeks when twelve men were granted license to sell liquors, she is again "dry," having been thrown in the "dry" column under conditions that do not exist in any other city in Indiana, and this is on account of the smallpox scare. The Board of Health one week ago last Saturday ordered the churches, moving picture houses, schools and lodges closed until the disease was stamped out and this quarantine was lifted at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon An hour later nine cases of the disease were discovered and last night the quarantine hwas re-established. The board in its new order has given notice that saloons and pool rooms shall be closed.

The board of health decided later, however that the saloons could open but no crowd will be allowed to congregate in them. Several extra police being employed to see that this order is enforced.

CLEVELAND.

Farmers are now busy in this vicinity, having been so long idle on account of r-?d weather.

Services wore well attended at the M. E. church Sunday. Preaching by Mrs. Lowe.

Jesse McKown, who recently moved into the House owned by Rev. Wines, will again move this week to the John Kestner farm northeast of Cleveland.

Mr. and Mrs. Burris visited his brother, Will Burris at Shirley Sunday.

Hazel Pauley returned home from Richmond the latter part of last week. School closed here last Thursday and on Friday they attended Field day at Charlottesville, having quite an enjoyable time.

LaVaughn Evans was calling on friends here Monday evening. D. A. Miller, who recently purchased the grocery store of Jesse McKown, seems to like his new position well.

Leta Kinsel, who is working near Knightstown, visited her mother, Mrs. Hunt, last Sunday.

Raymond Kinder and family visited Geo. Johnson's near Greenfield Sunday and Monday.

John T. Hatfield was at home over Sunday and attended services at the church.

Mrs. Ella Richardson, who has suffered severely with erysipelas the past four weeks, is slowly improving.

Walter Pauley has had a new telephone put up recently. Fred Williams, north of Cleyeland, is having a new wind pump erected by M. M. Burris.

Rev. C. E. Ellsworth and wife visited Mr. and Mrs. Burdsall Sunday afternoon.

Abe Nibarger and wife, of Spiceland, were visiting his parents over Sunday.

Mrs. Nannie Payne went to Anderson on business. Spencer Crane and wife were visiting Frank Williams and wife Sunday.

Mrs. Jake Davis and daughter, Josephine, were calling on John Davis, of Greenfield, Monday.

Mary Lynam, of Greenfield, was visiting Aaron Miller Monday. Erma Cary, of Knightstown, was visiting Maud Thomas Sunday.

We have good prospects of a new general store in Cleveland. John T. Hatfield is improving his home by the addition of a new cistern.

The Junior class of the Greenfield high school will give a reception to the Seniors Friday evening, April 28, at the home of Charles Downing on East Main street.

The Lookout Society of the M. P. church will give a box social Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Laura Bennett on South State street. 12t3

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Grover Grimes, April 6, a fine baby girl, Dorothy Helena. Mother and baby both doing nicely.

The quarantine on account of smallpox at Shelbyville was raised at 2 o'clock Tuesday, but will probably be re-established again as soon as the board of health can be called together as six new cases of the disease were reported Tuesday. All schools, picture shows and public meetings have been olosed for sometime.

ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR

A BRACE OF

Full Blooded Blood Hounds Owned By

Fred, Richey.

Fred Richey, of the northwest pari of the city, is the owner of a brace of registered blood hound pups of which he is very proud. He secured them in Kansas where he recently worked in a glass factory. Several Greenfield people have gone to see the hounds and say they are fine ones.

Advertised letters, April 13, 1911. Addison, Miss Maud Baity, William Bolander, Levi Briggs, Mrs. J. Ellen Doll, Miss Eleanora Hobbs, Joseph H. Hoover, Perry Hughby, Mr. Chas. B. Martin, John Templeton, Frank Persons calling for above letters wil) please say advertised.

Geo. W. Duncan, P. M.

CURRY'S CHAPEL.

David Strubbe and family spent Sunday with her mother near Mt. Comfort.

Ed Frost, of Greenfield, spent Sunday with Frank Martindale ana family-

Mrs. Vint Keasling and children returned home Sunday after several days' visit with her sisters at Wilkinson.

Albert Chappel and family of near Eden were the guests of James Bugsell and family Sunday.

William Bennet and wife entertained their children Sunday to dinner. There will be preaching next Sunday morning at 10:30. All are inyited.

Mis. Frank Martindale, Mrs. Jessie Bradley and the baby son of Rankin Martin and Daisy Moore are reported as being on the sick list.

Mrs. William Reeves lost a valuable cow Monday morning. Forest Souder and wife were the guests of Elmer Brooks and wife Sunday.

Chlma Biser spent several days last week with her grandparents W. P. Fisk and wife of Greenfield.

Miss Cecil Moore visited her brother Ernest and wife Sunday at Greenfield. Mr. and Mrs. Moore left Sunday night for Oregon.

Howard Miller came home last week from Springfield, Ohio, where he has been working.

WILKINSON.

M. A. Wales, Geo. W. Sowerine and wife were at ShirleyJ Sunday evening.

P. K. May, of Shirley, was here calling on friends Sunday. Blanche Hopkins was visiting at Cadiz last Sunday.

J. D. Moore and family were at Huntsville last Sunday attending the funeral of his uncle,

Arlie Johnson was here over Sunday with relatives. He is working in a glass factory at Utica, Ohio.

John W.•White, of Shirley, was here with Geo. W. Sowerwine the first of this week. He is suffering with a sore foot.

S. C. Staley and Mrs. D. H. Burris were at Anderson Monday on business.

Geo. A, Carr, of Greenfield, was here Monday looking after some business matters.

John W. Smith is having his residence repaired. W. R. Walker and hands are doing the carpenter work.

Mrs, Etta Garriott has moved into part of the house with Margaret Williams.

Beatrice Lett, who has been a clerk for John W. Garriott in his store, has resigned and returned to her home.

Word was received here Wednesday morning of the death of Nathan Overman, who died at his daughter's home in Los Angeles, California. His remains will arrive at Shirley on the 4 p. m. train next Sunday. Funeral on Monday. Interment will take place in Glen Cove cemetery, Knightstown, probably by the Masonic order of which he was an honored member.

Mrs. Harry Thomas, Miss Mary Sample and Miss Nora Hare will attend the commencement at New Palestine tonight.

Rev. Verle W. Blair, formerly pastor of the Christian church here, but now at North Tonawanda, New York, sends word to friends here that they are rejoicing at his home over the ar rival Sunday of a fine boy baby.

Garrett Duncan is quite sick with the grip at his home in Buckcreek township.

Don Kane ha9 returned to his home in Noblesville, after a brief visit here with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer J. Binford.