Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 11 May 1911 — Page 4

GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN

PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY. Batered at the postoffice, Greenfield, Ind., as •eoond class matter.

NEWTON R. SPENCER, Editor and Proprietor.

The corn planting season being at hand, nothing is of more importance than good seed corn. Up to this stage it-has been to get the ground plowed and in good condition. Now it is a case of plant good corn if you would harvest a good crop.

Political obscurity may be fortunate at this time for some ambitious men. The formative period is a critical period. There are many more chances to guess wrong than right. The official is wise and exceedingly fortunate who guesses right at such times.

It seems that campaigns are to be made for the nomination of Vice President Sherman and Senator La Follette, as candidates of the Republicans for President. Gannon is said to be back of Sherman's boom, and Senator Bourne, of Oregon, back of LaFollette. Neither of the candidates would have much of a fol lowing among Indiana Republicans. Beveridge or Taft will be the choice of the Republicans of this state.

Here it is the second week in May and very little corn planted. Often corn is planted a week earlier than this, but one consoling thing is .ever present in the mind of Hancock county farmers, and that is this: the soil of Hancock county can produce a good crop of corn even if it is planted a little late. It is not like planting corn late in poor hilly clay soil.

The corruption in the Ohio Legisislature should have no defence from any party or the people There should be but one sentiment "Let no guilty party escape." Corruption is too common and too successful. The people and honest officials should allow it no quarter Down with Legislators who will sell their votes, and down with candidates for United States Senators who would be a party to buying a seat in the United States Senate. We do not care where bribery occurs, whether in the Illinois, Indiana or Ohio Legislatures, nor what political party is guilty, it should all be stamped out of politics.

Nothing seems easier for candidates than to make the freest promises of what they will do if elected to official position, but many of them shrink from the simple discharge of official duty after elected. There are no positions, no matter how desirable, but have their unpleasant duties. The thing for an officer to do in such matters is to discharge his duty to the better of the law. No citizen can justly criticise an officer for doing that duty which he is sworn to do. If he does his duty he has that satisfaction, even when criticised for doing it, but when he fails to do his duty, and is criticised, there is no consolation for him. This fact applies to all officers from the smallest to the most important, and so complete is the defense, it is strange that officers ever hesitate on the proper course to pursue. We think the natural tendency of the people is to believe in and respect their officials, but they are so often disappointed arid deceived in them, they often lose respect for all of them. A strict discharge of duty, instead of dodging around for popular favor, will do more to re-establish the confidence of the people in public officials than any other one thing.

The question of the proper observance of the Sabbath is not a new one. The more complex the social and commercial life of a people becomes the greater becomes the question of keeping the "Sabbath Day Holy." Though even religious people have always differed greatly as to exactly what the proper observance of the Sabbath is, still they have all admitted that a religious keeping of the Sabbath, free from worldly and mercenary pursuits, was conducive of moral and physical strength. In the time when people lived the simple, purer life of years ago, there was not the disregard for the Sabbath that now prevails./ It would require almost social and business revolution to re-establish the old-time respect for thfe Sabbath. Whether it can be done depends largely upon the sincere devotion of the Christian people of the churches. The ministers can agitate the question, but the masses of the Christian people are the only ones who can re-es-tablish the true, old-time sanctity of the Sabbath.

The mercenary spirit is more responsible than any other element for the desecration of the Sabbath,

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Don't Speculate!

and it is still demanding greater latitude. In fact, it is the demand to open wTide the gates to unrestricted sport and commerce that has awakened the great interest against existing practices. Money is largely the motive back of it all. If the business were reduced to the absolute necessities there would be "nothing doing." And even the money made out of Sunday business is largely a delusion. There are very few businesses which would not make as much money in six days as they do in seven. If any Sunday business is better than week-day business it is because other businesses, out of respect for the day or the law, close. It is not our purpose in this article to make a fight for Sunday closing. We simply desire to suggest a few points involved in the question which is attracting more general attention than heretofore.

There are very few people so irreverent that they would not think it wrong for all kinds of business to be conducted on Sunday as on other week days. The whole thing back of the Sunday business is a desire for money. The "necessity" excuse is the smallest factor in it.

In order that the United States Senators be not overworked, a rule has been passed fixing the convening hour of the Senate at 2 p. m., instead of 12 o'clock. Twelve o'clock was too early for modern Senators to get to work. No wonder, they eat "dinner" at 7 o'clock in the evening.

Only one sentiment should prevail among the people in regard to all bribery cases among public officials, and that should be "Let 110 guilty man escape.". Likewise, in the dynamite outrages, "Let there be a prompt, speedy trial and sure penalty to the guilty.

There seems to be a growing disrespect in the minds of the people for legislative bodies. Even Congress is regarded by them scarcely more than a joke. If such is the case, why is it so? Surely, it is not the people who are to blame. It must be due to the conduct of the members of legislative bodies.

Farms For Sale.

I have two farms for sale one with 120 acres and good buildings one of sixty acres, with no buildings. Both are excellent stock farms with constantly running water on them. These farms lie three miles west of Carthage, and three miles southwest of Charlottesville, and will be sold at private sale on Thursday, June 1, 1911, at 1 o'clock p. m., at the bank at Carthage, Ind. They will be sold for half cash and one-half in twelve months, drawing six per cent, interest from date of sale. William P. Henley, Administrator of the Estate of Samuel B.

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Have you tried our International Stock Food for Horses, Cattle and Hogs, composed of lankage, linseed and cotton seed meal? A trial will convince you of its merits. Barrett Elevator Co. 10t5dwtl

Clint Parker has traded the Parker hardware store, on West Main street to Samuel Flemming, for a big farm of 250 acres in Jennings county. Mr. Flemming has taken possession of the store. This is the third time this store has changed hands within a few weeks. The Parkers traded it, then bought it back, and now have traded it again.

For Sale—A thoroughbred Duroc sow and eleven pigs, also a good young general purpose horse, broke single and double, weight 1250 lbs. T. J. Moore, Sarah Fuller farm, 6 miles northwest of city on Rural Route 10. 10t2pd-wtl

Where one person wins, a hundred lose., Learn to appreciate your dollars. Though you may not be able to spare but one or

two each week, deposit them in the CAPITAL STATE BANK, and you will be surprised to see how fast they accumulate. We enjoy helping the man, worhen or child who makes the effort to save.

Capital State Bank (Capital $50,000.00)

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J. H. BINFORD, President C. M. CURRY. First Vice-President JOS. L. BINFORD, 2nd Vice-Pres. N. C. BINFORD, Cashier W. R. JOHNSTON

Money to Loan

city property, all with pre-payment privileges at any interest paying period. WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF FARM INSURANCE ON THE INSTALLMENT AND CASH PLANS AT LOWEST RATES WITHOUT SURVEY AND POLICY FEES. We are the Agents of the following well known Companies—Aetna Insurance Co,, of Hartford, Conn., with a surplus to the Policy Holders of $12,869,016.00, American Central Insurance Co. of St. Louis, Mo., 12,897.00, German Alliance Insurance Co. of N. Y. 11,180.243.00, New Hampshire Fire Insurance Co. of Manchester, N. H„ 12,778,331.00. New York Underwriters Agency of The Hartford Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn., 18,923,967.00. Phoenix Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn., 15,565,131.00. Queen Insurance Co. of America, $6,389,125.00. St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. of St. Paul, Minn., $2,546,541.00, and the following foreign Companies, with U. S. surplus to the Policy Holders, Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society Ltd. $890,891.00. Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co. Ltd. $5,155,975.00. London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Co., $1,411,303.00. Sun Insurance Office, $1,279,676.00. Employers' Liability Assurance Corporation Ltd. $1,911,982.00. Also the National Live Stock Insurance Co. of Indianapolis, Ind., $125,000.00 also the Mutual Benefit Life Insurahce Co. of Newark, N. J., $5,655,462.00. Total surplus to Policy Holders of all companies $57,120,560.00.

Loans on farm lands at 5 per cent, also a large private fund at 6 per cent, on farm lands and

D. B. COOPER & SON

Room 12, Masonic Temple, Greenfield, Ind. Both Phones: 41 and 235. Solicitors. E. W. Pratt. Elba Jacobs.

SINGING CLASS MEETS!

riie Old Songs and Old Tunes Revived at Meeting Sunday.

The "Old Sacred Melodeon Singng Class" held their thirteenth anmal meeting at the Baptist church this city Sunday afternoon. The ttendance was good and everyone eemed to enjoy the occasion. John 3avis was re-elected president vard H. Finnell, vice-president, and J. L. Smith, secretary-treasurer. Quite a number from a distance were present, including Grand Eaton, of Brownsburg, Ind. J. W. Whiteman, Indianapolis Lucian B. Thomas and daughter, Eva, ofnoar Willow Branch Theo. Hargrave and wife and Lemuel Hackleman, of near Morristown, and John H.Smith and sister, Miss Minerva Smith, of near Wilkinson. The semi-annual meeting will be held at the same place the first or second Sunday in October.

DIES IN HIS BUGGY.

S. C. Reynolds Expires While Driving to Indianapolis. S. C. Reynolds, age 67 years, well known in Shelby county and also in this county, died Sunday in his buggy, while driving from Morristown to Irvington. His death occurred near the Mart Moore farm, and was caused by heart trouble. He wras an engineer and his home was at Indianapolis. The funeral will occur at the home of his son, at 46 Euclid Avenue, Indianapolis, Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock. Oak Morrison, undertaker.

/DIVORCE AM) CUSTODY

AsKcd By William O. Bray—Says Wife Abandoned Him.

William O. Bray has filed suit for a divorce from Cora M. Bray, alleging that she abandoned him and refused to live with him at his request. He also asks for the custody of their 3 year old son, Harold. They were married January 18, 1907, and he alleges that she left him on May U, 1908.

John A. Anderson, who has been serving on the regular panel of the jury, was excused from service in the case of the State vs. Bassett. The case grew out of a transaction which happened near his home, and he was so familiar with the facts that he did not think he was a competent juryman.

Dr. and Mrs. B. S. Binford, who recently returned from a trip to the State of Washington, visited Mr. and Mrs. L. E. McDonald while there. Mr. McDonald was for many years cashier of the Capital State Bank, and was one of the men who buiit the eastern division of the T. H. I. & E.

The rain Tuesday night was not sufficient tg delay the farmers for any great length of time in their plowing. The farmers are making good headway with their work now.

For Sale—A No. 1 fresh milch cow. John Andis, on Tague farm, National road, two miles west of Greenfield, Rural Route 6. 10t3dy-wtlpd

Charles F. Carlton has purchased a Ford Torpedo Runabout of O. II. Monger & Son, which he expects to enjoy this summer.

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CHOOSE RIGHT PATH AVOID THE SHIS

CENTRAL THOUGHTS IN BACCALAUREATE SERMON BY THE REV. MARY MIERS HAR­

OLD SUNDAY NIGHT.

THE CHURCH WAS FILLED FROM PULPIT TO DOME

Hundreds of People Interested in Greenfield Schools Heard the Special Sermop of Advice to the Graduates.

The spacious Bradley Methodist, Episcopal church was filled from pulpit to dome Sunday evening by a vast audience of Greenfield people to attend the Baccalaureate service for the graduates of the High School and to hear the sermon delivered for their especial benefit by the Rev. Mary Miers Harold, pastor of the Friends church.

Almost an hour before the service began the seating capacity of the church was taxed and thirty minutes before the service was opened the ushers could not find a vacant seat in the auditorium, Sunday school rooms or gallery, except those reserved for the graduates.

At 7:30 the grammar grade class marched in from the south door and as they were seated the High School graduates marched in at the choir door from Pennsylvania street. It was certainly a pleasing sight to see these young men and women, strong and buoyant, in their youth and fresh "from the school room, march to the places assigned to them at this service held in their honor, and without a doubt their parents, brothers, sisters and their friends were justly proud as they looked upon them. The graduates, themselves, no doubt realized the fact that they were deserving of the honor shown them, for the very fact of their being there was evidence that they have spent the past twelve or more years in faithful application in fitting themselves to enter the higher institutions of learning or to take up their life work with well trained minds.

The Rev. Benjamin F. Dailey offered the opening prayer and Rev. J. H. Rhoades read an appropriate scripture lesson. The members of the grammar grade graduating class who will begin the High School work next year, rendered a pleasingmusical program.

The sermon of the Rev. Mrs. Harold was highly commended by the hundreds of hearers. The central thoughts were the choosing of the right path and the avoidance of all shams. The getting of wisdom from the right and highest source and applying it properly in the lives just opening out before the students. The students were especially favored in the choice of theme and the splendid advice they received, containing the truths of the great Teacher, will help thenxjn moulding and fashioning their lives in the most perfect manner. The arge audience was dismissed by Ihe Rev. Joseph Williamson, of the Presbyterian church.

VERDICT OF GUILTY

Jury Assessed Fine of $25 and (s Against George Bassett.

In the Circuit Court Saturday afternoon the jury returned a verdict against George Bassett, charged by the State with running his automobile at an unlawful speed on a public highway. His fine was placed at $25. This was the third trial of this case, the first occurring in Squire Smith's court, where he was found guilty. He appealed to the Circuit Court, and the first jury disagreed. The alleged offense occurred near the Shiloh church last summer. The defendant is a citizen of Shelby county.

Funeral of David Riehey. The funeral of David O. Richey, the young man who was drowned Saturday, occurred at the Heavenly Recruit church, in East Greenfield, Monday at 10 o'clock a. m. The interment was at Mt. Lebanon cemetery. Oak S. Morrison, undertaker.

The United States express office has been removed from the T. H. I. & E. station to the Auto Traction station.

Miss Vern Dunn, of Mt. Comfort, is visiting a few days with James Goble and family.

Amusements

MURAT

Another New7 York success will be presented at the Murat theatre Friday and Saturday, May 12th and 13th, in "The Paradise of Mahomet" but better still, this attraction will be the medium of re-introducing a big favorite to our theatre-goers— Grace Van Studdiford. The splendid voice and magnetic personality of this leader among American prima donnas are well known in this city. Her own best vocal accomplishments of the past are said to be eclipsed by her singing in this latest offering, which is being brought here direct from the Herald Square Theatre, New York.

As for the comic opera itself, the story has to do with the subterfuges that a Turkish prince, enamored of a fascinating young widow, indulges in to win her for his bride. He has seen her but once prior to his departure from Turkey on a tour of the world. He has never forgotten her and immediately takes up her quest upon his return hmne. He finds her on the eve of her marriage to an Englishman who covets her dowry. The prince is in despair of persuading the widow to renounce her betrothal, when a gypsy girl announces her willingness to help him because she herself wishes to regain the love of the Englishman, who had promised to marry her. The wedding punch is drugged, and all the guests, including the widow, are conveyed to the palace of the prince. Upon awaking from their stupor they are told that they have died and are in Paradise. The complications that follow are many and unusual but of course in the end the prince marries the widow.

It is said that "The Paradise of Mahomet" is the most picturesque and substantial comic opera that has been produced in years. The Oriental story affords opportunities for gorgeous stage settings and beautiful costuming.

KEITH'S

B. A. Rolfe, who stands foremost as a producer of instrumental musical acts in vaudeville, has staged an exceptionally interesting and elaborate act in "The Courtiers," which will be the headline attraction on next week's bill at B. F. Keith's Grand, Indianapolis. Eleven artists appear in the cast, including instrumentalists and grand opera singers. The scenic embellishments are remarkably elaborate, and an old castle in London is employed to supply the setting for the unique act. Mr. Rolfe will be recalled as the producer of such attractions as "Fun in a Boarding House," "Paradise Alley," "The Leading Lady," and "Ten Dark Knights."

Gerald Griffin, the well known character comedian, supported .by a company of able and experienced players, will present a tabloid version of Edward Owing Towne's comedy,. "Other People's Money." The playlet recites an interesting, amusing and entertaining story, which reflects some common traits of human character.

In an unusually amusing musical comedy creation, which they call "Just From College," Conlin, Steele and Carr will add another feature act to the week's program.

Charles and Fanny Yann will contribute another playlet to the bill when they present their novel little skit, "A case of Emergency."

In his original novelty bounding rope act, Hugh Lloyd will be seen performing his unique feats without the aid of either a balance pole, or its substitute, the omnipresent umbrella. Lloyd on his "cord elastique," is in a class by himself.

Dale and Boyle lend a tuneful touch to the big bill when they add their singing and dancing production, which they call "The Belle ar.d the Beau."

Paulinetti and Piquo, eccentric comedians, appear in a splendidly constructed comedy act which wins —and deservedly so—the laughter and applause of the audience.

NEW SORGHUM FACTORY

We have purchased the steam power sorghum outfit of J. J. Bishop & Son, of Greenwood, Ind., and will remove it to the Clayton farm 3 miles northwest of Greenfield, 4 miles southeast of Mohawk and 2 miles north of the Goble Fruit Farm and will be ready for business by September 1st, 1911. Having had experience in this kind of work we can assure the public of first class service, and we respectfully solicit your patronage. Now is the time to plant your cane, and seed may be had free of charge at the farm.

Yours Respectfully, LAND BROS.

Greenfield, Ind., R. F. D. 10. Ilt6&w2 John Julian was in Indianapolis Tuesday evening on business.

PRICES OF HOGS WEAKEN ON INCREASED SUPPLY.

Market Closed 5c to 10 Lower— Sales at $6.10 to §6.35. Receipts—7,500 hogs, 1,600 cattle, and 300 sheep, against 7,923 hogs, 2,002 cattle and 840 sheep a week ago, and 6,325 hogs, 2,179 cattle and 568 sheep a year ago.

As a result of a considerable increase in the marketing of hogs and no improvement in the demand, especially from outside sources, there was an unevenly lower market. Some of the first sales of light hogs to shippers were steady, but those to packers were generally 5c lower, and before many had been sold 10c lower. Heavy hogs sold as low as $6.00, light as high as $6.35, and most of the supply at $6.10 to $6.30.

There was a considerable increase in the arrivals of cattle, but the market was not much changed in prices. Heavy steers were slow and mostly 10c lower, as were also the light steers of plain quality, but choice light killers as well as the best heifers were strong to higher. Heavy heifers and cows were barely steady and there was not much change in the market for feeders. Bulls sold steady and calves frequently 25c higher.

There was a small supply of sheep and lambs, not enough desirable stock to create interest among buyers. Those here sold about steady. A larger number and more desirable kinds could have been sold promptly at strong to higher prices.

GREENFIELD MARKET. These prices are corrected daily from quotations by the H. B. Bolt meat market, E. P. Thayer meat market, New Milling Company, Barrett Grain & Elevator Company, and local grocers.

CATTLE

Steers [email protected] Heifers .... [email protected] Cows [email protected] Bulls [email protected] Canners and Cutters [email protected] Veal Calves [email protected] Beef Hides [email protected]

HOGS

Good Best to Heavy [email protected] Choice Lights [email protected] WHEAT Per bushel 80c

CORN

Per bushel 50e OATS AND RYE Oats, per bushel 30c Rye, per bushel 60c Clover Seed [email protected]

OLD HAY

Baled Timothy, per ton $12.00 Timothy hay, bulk 10.00 Mixed hay, hulk [email protected] Clover hay, bulk [email protected] Straw, bulk [email protected]

BACON AND LARD

Bacon J2c Lard 10c BUTTER AND EGGS Eggs, per dozen 13e Butter, per pound llc@18c

POULTRY

Turkeys, per pound 10c@12c Hens and Chickens 10c Geese, per pound 6c Ducks, per pound 7c Hides 5c

SELLING PRICES

Timothy seed $6.50 Clover seed 9.00

Notice To Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the Trustee of Jackson Township, Hancock (Jounty, Indinna, for the construction, erection and completion of a brick and stone, two story High School building, (four rooms, assembly hail and basement) in the village of Charlottesville, School District No. 12, in Jackson Township. Hancock Oounty, Indiana.

Bids will be received up to 12o,clock M. on Monday, May 2i»th, 1911. Said bids will be opened and read publicly by said Tr jstee and Advisory Board at said trustee's office in the presence of the bidders,at 1 o'clock P. M. on said date.

All bids must be in strict accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by G. W.Gordon Architect, Greenfield, Indiana.

The plans and specifications are now on file in the office of the Township Trustee. A limited number of drawings are at the serviie of bidders, anil the same may be obtained upon application to the Architect.

Separate proposals are requested, as set fourth in the plans and specifications, on— Steam Heating, Ventilation, Dry CJlosets, Urinals and water supply system.

Forms of proposal will be furnished to contractors and it is urged that they be used, otherwise the same will not be considered.

All bids must be accompanied by a certified check of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) on some reputable Bank in the state of Indiana, and said check shall be payable to said Trustee as a guarantee that the successful bidder will sign contract and execute bond in double the amount of contract price, with surety to the approval of said Trustee. If said successful bidder fails to sign said contract and execute said bond within five (5) days after being notified of the acceptance of his bid, said check will be forfeited to said Trustee, otherwise the same will be returned to said bidder.

The right to rejectnny and all bids is hereby reserved by said Trustee and Advisory Board ot said Jackson Township, Hancock County, Indiana.

Dated at the office of said Trustee, May 9,

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WILLIAM T. ORR,

Trustee of Jackson Township,

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The Hancock Co. Abstract Co.

Before buying a farm or town lot, or loaning money on the same, you should have an abstract of title.

We have the only set of abstract books to the real estate In Hancock county and having expert abstractors at work all the time are prepared to abstract any farm or town lot on short notice and at reasonable rates.

Room 2, Masonic Tumble, Greenfield, Ind.