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

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'THERMOMETER HUNG AROUND HUNDRED AIARK FOR MANY HOURS WHILE HUMAN­

ITY SWELTERED.

®UT LITTLE BREEZE STIRING

.And Nothing To Do But Grin anil Beat* It—Some Relief By Wind Flurry in Afternoon, But It

Was Hotter at Night, and Is Still Hot!

The Fourth of July of 1911 will Ibe remembered for more than one v^cause, not the smallest of which was the intense and depressive heat wave that swept over the country, •with Greenfield in it path.

From the middle of the forenoon until .past the middle of the afternoon the temperature was at the hundred mark in the coolest shade, and was much higher where the theremoineters were not protected from the sun's rays.

It was, without doubt, the hottest day we have had in Greenfield for many years, and some assert it was the hottest we have ever had. There was only a slight breeze, and the sun's rays beat down unmercifully 011 those who were compelled to be out, while even the dense shade could not be made comfort.able. About the only thing to do was to endure the distressing heat and wait for a change, which came between 3 and 4 o'clock, when a flurry of wind, due to a storm which swept over the eastern part of the county, came this way and cooled tin air for a few hours, but about 9 o'clock it seemed to get much holler again, and continued so for an hour or two.

Many people really suffered from the intense heat and ice wagons were kept on the go for hours to supply the many calls for the cooling blocks. Reports over the county are that stock suffered a great deal.

At Indianapolis the temperature was 103.3, the hottest in forty years, with one exception, which was July 22, 1901, when the thermometer marked 106 degrees. Bo far July has made a record for herself, as the temperature has been from 94 to above 100 each day, with but little if any relief promised by the forecasts.

It is suggested that Prof. Hicks, whose forecasts have heretofore been treated as a joke,, because of their inaccuracy, is getting back at the people who laughed at him in good shap as he promised that July should be a scorcher with many storms of wind, rain, thunder and lightning, which will come up very quickly and do much damage. So far he has been hitting the nail squarely on the head.

Double Birthday Event. A most enjoyable surprise party was given Saturday evening, July 1, by Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Burris, at their home in Cleveland, in honor of the 13th birthday of their daughter, Ada, and the 19th birthday of their niece, Leta Ivinsel. About thirty-five guests were present, the time being spent in games on the lawn. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. The favors were small flags. The house decorations were daisies, trumpet flowers and flags. The grape arbor, where the ice cream was served, was hung with Japanese lanterns.

The guests, before leaving at a late hour, expressed their pleasure to their ho'stess and wished the girls many more happy returns of their birthdays.

Advertised Letters.

Following is a list of unclaimed letters remaining in the Greenfield postoflice July 6, 1911:

Mr. Dan Boone. Mr. C. W. demons. Mr. Howard J. Eaton (2). Mr. W. Edward Moore. Miss Lulu Roberts. Miss Margaret Robbins. Mrs. George Sniderv Rev. C. Y. Wade. Miss Mattie Jones. Mr. Charles Weston. Persons calling for above letters, will please say "advertised."

George W. Duncan, P. M.

Misses Fanny Marsh and Ada and Nina Havens and Chelsea Ballenger, Jay Aronholt and Arthur Krammes were picnicking on Six Mile TueSr day.

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/OL. XXXIL NO. 27. GREENFIELD, IND., THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1911.

Miss Nellie May Hufford and David L. Moody Married Today.

From Wednesday's Daily.

The marriage of Miss Nellie May Hufford, of this city, and Mr. David L. Moody, of Marion, occurred today at Marion, the Rev. J. R. Moody, father of the groom, performing the ceremony. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Hufford, of this city, and was one of Greenfield's most clever and popular young ladies. She was local reporter on the Daily Reporter until two months ago, and did efficient work.

Mr. Moody is a son of the Rev. J. R. Moody, formerly pastor of the M. P. church here for two years, but now living at Marion. Mr. Moody is a graduate of the Greenfield High School and of Wabash College. He is now employed as a railway mail clerk.

The many Greenfield friends of the young people extend best wishes for a happy and prosperous married life.

HOW THEY WORK NEW FISH LAW

Big Fish Are Brought to the Bank, a Hook Stuck in Gills, Thrown Into River, Then Pulled Out.

The Indianapolis Sun publishes the following story under Saturday's date line: "The agreement by which farmers were permitted to seine on their promise to throw game fish, such as bass and red eye, back into the stream, is working in a manner quite human. "A party, headed by William Redenbough, caught thirty bass and four white suckers. Redenbough insisted the bass should be thrown back. Several of the party had convulsions others used cusswords. All went home in disgust. "The Lewis Creek seiners invented the best stunt. Whenever a bass was caught in a net it was carefully placed on a hook and thrown back into the stream in accordance with the letter of the agreement, and then jerked out."

Birthday Surprise.

Probably the first social event of July occurred Saturday night, July 1st, when Mr. and Mrs. Albert Albea entertained a number of friends at their home, southeast of Eden in honor of their nephew, Charles Albea, the occasion being his seventeenth birthday. It was intended as a surprise and every detail was carried out, except Charles was not much surprised, as he had "caught on" earlier in the week.

When he and Miss Fern Ballenger returned from a drive about 8 p. m., they were surprised to see no one at home, except Mr. Albea, but they began to search for them, and as the crowd, who were stowed away in the barn, had begun to hunt Charles, he threw the house door open and bade them enter and enjoy themselves. This they were soon doing by playing games on the front lawn. Later in the evening refreshments of ice cream, cake candy and lemonade were served. It was an "early" hour when each had given thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Albea for the pleasant evening and wished Charles many more birthdays, and started homeward. Mr. and Mrs. Albea presented Charles with a handsome gold watch. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Dan Ballenger, son Chelsie, and daughter, Elvie and Fern, Mrs. Mary Godby and son, Alonzo, Charles Albea and Miss Mattie Cooper, Ernest Cooper, of Wilkinson John Albea and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Newman, Joseph Osbon and daughter, Marie, Miss Wilkins, of Carolina, Misses Dean and Myrtle Baker, Ephemia Wilson, Ruth Barnard, Fay Rash, Gladys Wilson and Millie Owens and Messrs. Homer Baker, Harvey Barnard, Harvey Hays, Harry Rash, Frost Spurry, Luc-ian Davis, Clialmer Day and Marion Wilson.

Now is the time for you to take out cyclone insurance. W. A. Hughes represents some of the best companies in the country. 5t2-w1

The churches of Morristown are arranging to hold a series of meetings jointly. The success of the Rushvilie revival furnished- the inspiration. ,, sWis?

GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN.

SWEPT A STRIP THROUGH EASTERN PART OF COUNTY TUESDAY—MUCrf DAMAGE TO

BARNS AND CROPS.

HANGS ON TO THE HEN HOUSE

George Crider in Dangerous and Nerve Racking Position One Barn Down, Several Unroofed —Corn Shredded, Orchards Devastated.

A terrific storm of the cyclone variety swept a section of the eastern part of Hancock county, about two miles wide and three miles long, centering about the poor farm, Tuesday afternoon, at about 3:30 o'clock.

There was a great deal of damage to buildings, crops and orchards, all accomplished in a short space of time.

The storm came from a northeasterly direction, and came down with sweeping force, north of the National road a mile or two. The big barn on the farm of Mrs. Jane Munden, on the Range Line road, was unroofed and otherwise damaged. The barns of Thomas Mitchell, William Crider and George Crider were unroofed and one of the barns on the county farm was left lying flat on the ground.

There was no one hurt in the storm, but George Crider would not go through the same experience again for a good sized farm. He was at work in the barn lot, when the storm suddenly broke upon him. Rafters, boards and all kinds of debris was flying through the air before lie had time to turn around. The handiest tiling in the way of protection was the best just at that time, and lie grabbed a corner of the hen-house in a death grip. His family at the house was watching him and called for him to make a dash for the house, but there were two many missies of various kinds in the air for a full-sized man to pass between them in safety, so he just took a firmer hold on the hen-house and watched a part of the barn go over and pile up around him. He glued his eye on a young tree which seemed to be standing the strain all right, and prepared to make a grab for it in case the hen-house let go before the force of the storm. It stood the current all right, however, and when the air calmed and cleared Mr. Crider pried his hands loose from their grip and viewed the wreck about him in a rather thankful mood.

Many small buldings were damaged and fences overturned, while scores of trees were uprooted and orchards devastated and almost ruined. Corn suffered a great deal of damage from wind and hail, several fields lying flat on the ground today, or stripped and beaten into the ground by the hail and twisting wind.

Among those who suffered crop damage were L. C. Crider, Charles Gibbs, C. A. Crider, William and John Mitchell, James White, Elmer Heim and the county farm.

Considerable other damage of various kinds was done, but it was confined to a narrow strip, outside of which there was not even enough rain to lay the dust.

The storm came up quickly and unexpectedly and was over in a short time, the sun shining as brightly as before. A mile and a half south of the National road, in the path of the storm, the threshing machines were not stopped, the storm seeming to dip down to the earth and then raise again suddenly-

In this city there was a strong whirl-wind effect from the storm, which cooled the air considerably for a few hours, but no damage was done and no rain fell.

Bargains.

210 Acres nice level land, magnificently improved.. .$12,000 110 Acres nice level land, magnificently improved... 68 Acres nice level land, magnificently improved... 40 Acres nice level land, magnificently improved...

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2,500

Send for my new illustrated catalogue at once. J. J. Westrick, Sunman, Ind. wl-d6,7,8,13,14

For Sale—Horse, four ydars old, good worker two Jersey cows. Inquire James Bussell, Greenfield, Ind.

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Should Be Looked After Before They Drop Their Seeds—Are All Great Pests.

The cutting of the weeds of various kinds along the roadsides and other public places is at its height, and as the majority of the trouble breeding pests are at the seeding period their care should be worthy of some consideration.

While the majority of farmers and property owners along public highways keep their weeds cut and prevent the growing of any seeds to start another crop on the following year, there are some who give no time nor thought to that particular part of the country's welfare. The thistle is the worst pest of them all, and great care is being used in the extermination of the weed from the local communities.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS GUT DOWN CROWD

Races and Celebration at Wilkinson Not As Largely Attended As Was Expected.

The counter attractions at Indianapolis, McCordsville and Knightstown the Fourth of July, cut down the attendance at the Wilkinson races and celebration, the crowd not being nearly so large' as was expected. They had a fine time, how ever, from all reports, and some good races were pulled off. The various features of the program were good and the people were well entertained. A fireworks display was held in the evening.

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Estimated at 150,000—Head-On Collision a Feature—President a Drawing Card.

Notwithstanding the fact that the weather was making a record for intense heat, the crowd at Indianapolis Tuesday, the Fourth, is estimated at 150,000 people. President Taft was the great drawing card thousands going for the purpose of seeing him. The head-on collision was a feature and was witnessed by thousands at the fair ground. It wa a spectacular sight.

The big street parade was witnessed by a great crowd, and with all the crowd, confusion and heat there were no fatalities, and but few people hurt. Several Greenfield and Hancock county people were in attendance.

The friends of Bert O. Colfey, of Salem, Ore., have received news of the arrival of a fine son at his home. Mr. Coffey is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Colfey, of this city, and formerly had charge of the shoe department at Walker's store.

Hon. U. S. Jackson and wife will go to their cottage at Carp Lake about the last of this week. Mrs. Horace Boyd and children, and Mrs. Dora Todd will also go to Carp Lake.

Hervey Andrews, who has been in Canada for the past two months, is home on a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Andrews.

Mrs. George Lewis and son, Glen, attended the celebration at Knightstown Tuesday afternoon and evening.

J. W. Lowry, of Route 3, was in the city today and reports some storm damage to some buildings at his place.

John T. Rash and wife and their niece, Genice Smith, of Fortville, have been the guests of Walter G. Bridges and family for a day or two.

The dental office of Dr. Arthur L. Steward, of New Palestine, will be be closed during the month of July.

George W. Crider is threshing today on Dr. Oscar Heller's farm, southeast of the city. This is a part of the Capt. Ogg farm, ..

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IN HOT WEATHER

TORRID WEATHER BRINGS OUT THE PECULIARITIES OF THE MEN AND WOMEN AL­

MOST EVERYWHERE.

MAN FUMES, WOMAN CALM

Women Have But Little Kick Coming While the Men Sweat and Fume and Grow Hotter and

Much More Uncomfortable—In Some Cases.

The peculiar thing about the torrid weather we are having is the effect it produces upon the mind of sweltering humanity. Take mere man, for instance. No matter how serene and forbearing he may ordinarily be toward his fellow men, when the thermometer registers 90 degrees he is just the antithesis of congeniality. The weather becomes his constant topic, and in no uncertain language he deprecates the general arrangement of things, returning snappish replies to civil queries and keeping everybody around him in a state of anxiety as to his sanity.

Here comes a man'down the street, his coat thrown carelessly over his arm, hat in hand and mopping his feverish brow—the picture of despair and discomfort. He is in no mood to be joked with. Never try it, for he is in agony because of the heat, and he wants everybody to know about it. "Every day is a perfect day" may be a good old adage, but do not try to convince this sufferer that he could not improve on the same.

Not so with the women. Station yourself at a point on any prominent street some warm day, and you will listen for complaints against the weather from her in vain. Style forbids a woman to dress as comfortably as a man, but under a sizzling sun the powder on her face is rarely interfered with. She strolls along, laughing merrily, and if she ever thinks at all of the stifling atmophere she seldom remarks upon it. And then only to say: "Why, isn't this a perfectly lovely day?"

Go into almost any office and you will see a sweltering employer dictating to a stenographer who is as cool as the proverbial cucumber.

Is there something in the heat that upsets a man's reason, or is he just prone to forever complain of anything that effects his personal comfort. A mere man, however, offers a solution of the- tranquility of women under these most trying conditions. He declares that woman never gets her mind off that "dream of creation" she saw at the modist's long enough to think of her personal comfort.

Society Events

Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Sweeney and son, Patrick, of Jeffersonville, were entertained on the Fourth by Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Rafferty. They made the trip from JeJffersonville in their automobile.

Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Catt and daughter, LaMerle, entertained at dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. John Howard and daughter, Grace, of Knightstown Mr. and Mrs. George Mace, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pierson and son, Ralph, of Route 3.

The members of the Kappa Alpha Phi fraternity, with invited guests, picnicked the Fourth near Freeport, and the party was made up of the following people: Messrs. Bruce Iv. Goble, Richard Morgan, Don Bridges, Minor Pugh, Preston Wilson, John Orr, Milo Wilson, Lawrence Garriott, Ralph Bruner, Herbert Monger, Fred Gant, Orville Burk, Burvilie Barr, Harry Henricks, Hubert Morrison, Paul Thomas, and Misses Lucile Downing Rachel Williams, Laura Reed, Pearl Hilt, Louise Thayer, Mae Moxley, Frances Ncutzenhelser, Beulah Thomas, Ruth Hilt Naomi Goble, Marie Hughes, Isabelle Slusser, Marvel Vrost, Catherine Cooper, Mary ilsori Hilda Walker.

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See W. A. Hughes for fire, lightning and cyclone insurance, d&w

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THE GREAT ROUND UP SALE

Beginning Saturday, July 8th, and continuing for ten days, every article in the store will be sold at reduced prices during this sale.

Come and see for yourself that we mean business. Don't forget the date, Saturday, July 8th to 18th.

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TYPHOID FEVER TIME IS CLOSE AT

And H. E. Barnard, of State Board of Health, is Preparing to Combat the Disease.

H. E. Barnard, head of the water laboratory of the State Board of Health, is arranging with the local health officers throughout the state for a midsummer crusade against typhoid fever, on the theory that alertness on the part of the officers and co-operation by the laboratory will operate to lessen the annual epidemic of the disease, which will reach its height in August and September.

The most prolific source of typhoid it has been shown by the State Board of Health, is in the shallow, open well. It is to this evil that the water laboratory will give particular attention. Instructions sent out to all the health officers urge them to get in touch with the conditions accompanying every case of typhoid in their respective communities. The history of the patient for the weeks preceding the attack of the disease is to be studied carefully and the source of the typhoid germs is to be traced as nearly as possible without laboratory work.

LET BRIDGE CONTRACT

Plans and Specifications For Bridge Repairs Approved.

The County Commissioners have awarded the contract for making the Arnett bridge in Buck Creek, township to James A. Parish, for $1,339.

Plans and specifications for the repair of the Deerberg, Milbourn, Steele and New Palestine bridges were approved by the Commissioners. On a showing that all damages of the Black road had been settled, the Commissioners ordered the trustee to proceed with the opening of the road, as by law required.

Grover Grimes, wife and baby, and Delmar Binford, wife and baby, of Indianapolis, came over Sunday afternoon. Mr. Binford and family stopped with his father, Thomas Binford, and wife, and Mr, Grimes and family took a trip to Blue River township to the home of her father, J. L. Binford, then going to D. H. Bundy's in Jackson township, and to Knightstown.

Review Board Adjourns. The County Board of Review completed their work July 4th and adjourned. They had been in session thirty days adjusting the taxes as assessed by the assessors of the townships.

Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Ostermeier entertained friends at a Sunday dinner, among the company beng all the members of their family, including their married children and families and Charles Ostermeier and family.

Mayor Ora Myers and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Omer Jackson and Thomas [. Morgan and family will leave on Thursday night for Carp Lake, where they will spend about thirty days.

County Recorder J. E. Sample has purchased a New Leader automobile of Luther Frost. He took his family to*Knightstown Tuesday, as his first trip in the new machine.

The ladies of the Christian church of Charlottesville will serve ice cream nextj?alurday evening at the church. d&w

Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Wilson were guests of Walter Boyd and family, of R. R. 7, today.

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