Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 20 July 1911 — Page 1

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PRETTY HOME WEDDING UNITED MISS MAE LOUISE JOHNSON AND NOLAN R. PARISH,

OF THIS CITY.

BOTHARE POPULAR MUSICIANS

Received Many Tokens of Friendship and Esteem—Left on Wedding Trip Immediately After

Ceremony—Many Guests From a Distance.

A very pretty home wedding occurred Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Johnson, when their daughter, Mae Louise, was married to Mr. Nolan R. Parish, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Parish, also of this city.

The decorations were confined to ferns and palms. Ninety persons were present, nearly all relatives of the couple, the spacious rooms and their arrangement affording comfort and convenience to all, and permitting every one present to witness the ceremony, which occurred at 6:45 o'clock in the octagon of the dining room, the bridal couple standing behind an embankment of ferns and palms, and beneath an arch formed of ferns, from which was suspended a silver horseshoe.

As Miss Flossie Robb played the Mendelssohn wedding march, the bride and bridegroom descended the stairway and passed through the aisle formed by the guests.

The bride wore white messaline writh bugle and beaded net trimming and carried a bible.

Preliminary to the marriage ceremony, Dr. B. F. Dailey made a brief address, in which he mentioned the fact that it was his pleasure to receive the bride into the church and that during he last few years her beautiful voice had often been heard in the solos and songs of wrorship. "It it a particular pleasure, therefore," he said, "to take a part in the marriage of this excellent young couple." During the ceremony Miss Robb played "Hearts and Flowers."

Brick cream and cake were served under the direction of Mrs. Anna Curry, by Misses Lyla Jones, Katie Boots, Lavonne Parish, Lois Ramsey and Elsie McChesney. Favors were wedding bells.

At 7:46 the bride and groom left over the Pennsylvania, nine automobile loads accompanying them to the station. The bride's going away gown was a navy blue tailored suit.

The young couple were handsomely remembered by their friends in this city and elsewhere, and received nearly two hundred wedding presents, consisting of silver sets and pieces, china, cut glass, linen, pictures, etc., twenty dollars in gold and a full-sized live pig from Dr. S. S. Boots, who is an enthusiastic farmer and realizes the value of live stock in case the young couple should decide in the future that the farmer's life is the most pleasant.

Among the guests from out of the city were Mr. and Mrs. Schuyleer Hayes, of Cambridge City Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Rock, of Bethany Park Herbert Beher, Miss Nelle Parish, Mrs. Miriam Parish and Charles Parish, of Carthage Miss Elsie McChesney, of Terrace Park, Ohio Charley, Joe, Hannibal, Warren and Ed Zike, with their wives Mrs. Carl Rees, Miss Bell Linville. Mrs. Ann Zike, Mrs. Ella Zike, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Keaton, Miss Viola Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Rock, of Morristown.

Mr. and Mrs. Parish will live with the latter's parents, in their new and commodious home at the edge of the city on the southwest. Both Mr. and Mrs. Parish are popular and accomplished musicians who have pleased Greenfield people many times in song and instrumental music. The bride, who has a splendid voice and natural ability, was a student at the Indianapolis Convervatory of music two years, was a pupil of Percy Parks, the grand opera singer, one year, and was also a pupil of Nannie C. Love.

Mr. Parish, the groom, is an exemplary young man, and is a musician of recognized ability. He is a member of the Greenfield Military Band, one of the best in the state, and of the Bradley M. E. Sunday school orchestra. Both of the young people were in the Greenfield High School, and they have many friends among the Greenfield young people and older ones as well, who extend the most sincere wishes of a happy and prosperous married life for them.

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Their Semi-Annual Report Shows But Few Cases Tried, and a Small Amount Collected.

The semi-annual reports of the justices of the peace of the county are due and some of them are in. The reports show but little business in their line. Those reported are as follows:

Adam P. Hogle, justice, Sugar Creek township four cases amount of fines collected, $8.00.

William C. Whitaker, justice, of Buck Creek township. No fines collected.

Vinton A. Smith, justice, Center towrnship three cases amount of fines collected, $3.00.

Joseph Garrett, justice, Center township six cases amount of the fines collected, $10.50.

Daniel C. Gimason, justice, Center township nine cases amount of fines collected, $29.

Homer Leonard, justice, Center township two cases amount of the fines collected, $2.00.

HOUSE HID BARN ME CONSUMED Bf HUE

Only Household Goods Were Saved When Buildings on the Steve Shipley Farm Burned.

The house and barn oil Steven Shipley's farm in Brown township were burned Tuesday evening. The barn caught first and the origin is unknown. The house caught from the barn. The household goods were saved, but the contents of the barn were consumed. There was no live stock in the barn. The owner, Mr. Shipley, lives at Pendleton, and Dora Gard is the tenant. There was no insurance on the buildings to cover the loss of about $1,600.

Leter From Fish Commissioner. Indianapolis, July 19, 1911. Mr. George A. Carr,

Greenfield, Ind.

"Dear Sir: I cannot, by any means, consent to the appointment of any such number of persons as you name in your letter of the 15th, to have charge of the work of removing undesirable fish from the streams of Hancock county, and in fact* because of the strenuous opposition that our experiment is encountering, particularly here in Indianapolis, I am just a little bit in doubt of the wisdom of making any appointments there at all until we shall have tried the plan a little while in localities where it has already been put in effect. "I wish you would call on me at the office here some day this week or next

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ter over. "Yours very truly, "Geo. W. Miles, Commissioner."

Advertised Letters.

Following is the list of uncalled for letters in the Greenfield postoffice July 20, 1911.

C. W. Clark. Mr. Done Clayton. Miss Nellie Cooper. Mr. George Howery. Mr. Earl McKee. Miss Pearl Welsh. Persons calling for above letters will please say, "advertised."

George W. Duncan, P. M.

Date Set For Trial.

A Los Angeles (Cal.) news item says: "The trial of John J. McNamara and his brother, James, on charges of murder, in connection with the dynamiting of the Los Angeles Times October 1, 1910, was set today for October 11th. An important correlative action the hearing of contempt proceedings against Mrs.^Ortie McManigal, wife of the alleged confessed dynamiter, for refusing to answer questions before the grand jury, was set for next Monday. Mrs. McManigal refused to answer the grand jury's questions on the ground that her answers might incriminate her husband.

Stroke of Apoplexy.

The sudden death of John Bennett at Morristown yesterday morning was due to a stroke of apoplexy. He was working in the creamery at the time of his death. The funeral was today at 10 o'clock and interment at Sheridan.

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VOL. XXXII. NO. 29. GREENFIELD, IND., THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1911.

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DUES ESTATE

WILL AND CODICIL OF MARGARET OFFUTT FILED FOR PROBATE—PRICE IS SET

ON FARM PROPERTY.

CHURCH GETS A PARSONAGE

Many Relatives and Sqpie Friends Share in Estate Worth Several Thousand Dollars

Leaves a Cemetery Trust Fund.

The will and codicil of the late Rhoda Margaret Offutt has been filed in the Circuit Court for probate. The will was executed April 10, 1909, and witnessed by John A. Rhue and Samuel J. Offutt, and the codicil was made August 31, 1910, and witnessed by Harvey Rhue and Otto Chandler.

The first three items provides that all her just debts and funeral expenses be paid and directs as to the arrangement of her grave. Also provides a $500 trust fund, the interest to be used by the trustee, to be appointed by the court, for the purpose of caring for the family burying lot in the Barrett cemetery. It is further provided that the person or persons caring for her during her last days, be paid a just and reasonable amount for such service.

To her namesake, Maggie Edwards, of Arlington, she left her piano. To her nephew, Charles M. Hill, she willed her farm of 100 acres, east of the city, subject to a lease, given to the Central Union Telephone Company to erect poles on the highway, and providing that the said Charles M. Hill pay for the farm $125 an acre. Should he fail or refuse to accept the farm at that price, the will provides that it shall be sold by the executor and the proceeds distributed as provided in the succeeding items.

To her sister, Amanda Jane Hill, she left $1,000 to her nephew, Otto Hill, she left $1,000 to Guerney Hill, a nephew, she left $1,000 to her niece, Mary Hendricks, she left $1,000 to Theophilus Power she left $100 to Maggie Edwards she left $200 to Lillian Price, a friend, she left $200. The will provides that any money yet remaining in the estate is to be divided among the above people in the same ratio as the bequests named. The household goods are also to be divided in the same manner.

To the First Presbyterian church of Greenfield she left her property on Spring street, for a parsonage. Charles M. Hill is named as executor.

The codicil revokes Item 9, in which the property is willed to the Presbyterian church, as she states that she executed a deed for same on the date of the codicil, subject to her life estate. The property devised to her sister, Amanda Hill, in the will is willed to C. M. Hill, as trustee for same, Amanda Hill to have all the rents and profits during her life, when it shall go to her children.

The last item of the will provides that any person named as a beneficiary in the will, who takes any steps to change or contest the same, shall not be allowed to take any property belonging to the estatee.

WON'T HAUL CHILDREN.

Traction Company Refuses To Take the Responsibility.

The Indianapolis, Columbus and Southern Traction Company has, through the proper officials, instructed conductors that hereafter children too young to be accountable for their actions shall not be carried alone on cars. Unless some older or responsible person accompanies the child or children, the company will probably promulgate a rule shortly, refusing to sell such children tickets. The new order is made jointly for the protection of the road and the protection of the children—Columbus Republican.

Old Fashioned Threshing. An old fashioned threshing took place at George Hudson's, near Charlottesville, Monday. There were sixty-two for dinner and supper. Mrs. Hudson was assisted by about twelve ladies. There were 1,000 bushels of wheat threshed. Mrs. Cicero Hamilton and Mrs. Otto Montgomery, of this city were present.

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LEARY BUYS ANEW

The Rhode Island Whites are a breed that have been brought to a state of perfection in the last year, after fifteen years, by a Rhode Island fancier. There are only a few pens of them in the state at this time. They are pure white, with rose comb and medium size, and are said to be equal or better than the Rhode Island Reds as layers.

THE HOME COMING AND HORSE SHOW

Are Attracting Widespread Interest Among Home People and People Who Want to Come Home.

Much interest has developed in tne Greenfield Horse Show and Home Coming which is billed for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, August 15th, 16th and 17th. Many people from all over Hancock county and many from adjoining counties are arranging to attend.

The home coming feature is attracting a great deal of attention and many old Hancock county people from all over Indiana and other states are expected to take advantage of the occasion to see and mingle with old-time friends and relatives.

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BREED OF CHICKENS

Received Shipment qf Five Rhode Island Whites From Cecilian, Kentucky Today.

Elam Leary, one of Greenfield's chicken fanciers, has purchased a new breed of chickens, the Rhode Island Whites. He received five from Mrs. C. M. Vertrees, of Cecilian Ky., today, and took them out to his farm.

WILL CHANGE NAME

W. E. Stevenson and Others Given Possession —"Honey Bee Route" To Be the Legal Title.

Indianapolis, Ind. The formal transfer of the Indianapolis, New Castle and Toledo Railway Company by Sheriff Jacob Woessner to William E. Stevenson and others, was made yesterday. Mr. Stevenson and his associates purchased the road a few months ago at the receiver's sale.

Since the sale Judge Buskirk, the receiver, has continued in that capacity. The transfer of the property yesterday is believed to be the forerunner of the dissolution of the receivership. Aside from that, no other changes in the personnel of the active management will be made.

It has been reported for some time that the line would be extended to Celina, Ohio, for direct connections with a Toledo road and that another division to Muncie would be constructed. The latter line is the more probable at this time.

The new owners, it is understood, will, in a few days, file a petition to change the name of the line to the "Honey Bee Route," which was he nickname given it while under course of construction. The road is now generally known as the Honey Bee Line.

JOHN BENNETT DROPPED DEAD AT MORRISTOWN.

Word was received here this morning that John. Bennett, aged about 65 years, dropped dead at Morristown. Oak S. Morrison, undertaker, was called about 9 o'clock and made the trip in his auto ambulance.

Some Fancy Roses.

Dr. .A. Barnes has a cluster of LaFrance roses, of which he is very proud. The rose bush grew in a straight stem. Near the extreme end this cluster of roses developed. The doctor had the roses photographed.

Death of a Child.

Thurman Albert, the eighteen-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Estel Colclazier, of Bandywine township, died Sunday morning. Funeral Tuesday at 9 o'clock, a. m., in charge of Oak S. Morrison, undertake.

ENTERED WALKER'S

STORE WITH AUTO

JEROME BLACK HAD TWO VERY NARROW ESCAPES FROM INSTANT DEATH ALMOST

SIMULTANEOUSLY.

STRUCK BY TRACTION CAR

And Automobile Was Driven Across Sidewalk Into Front Door of Masonic Temple—Mr. Black's

Hand Cut—Drives His Machine Home.

A crash, a shout of warning, and another mighty crash of broken plate glass and splintered wood, and Jerome Black's automobile stopped, half in and half out of J. Ward Walker's store in the Masonic Temple this morning. Mr. Black crawled out of his automobile but slightly injured, having escaped the grim monster twice, almost simultaneously.

Mr. Black was driving his automobile from North State street and turned the corner onto Main street just as the east-bound 7:11 traction car was approaching the corner. The automobile was turned onto the track and off again in a semi-circle, but the fender over the rear lefthand wheel was struck by the car. Mr. Black had the automobile headed toward the curbing and the shock of the collision with the traction car probably caused him to lose control and the automobile leaped across the curbing and side walk, and made directly for the big plate glass double door at the main entrance to Walker's store.

The heavy framework of the door was caved in like an egg shell and the plate glass flew in every direction, the machine stopping when the hood struck the top door casing. In a minute a great crowd had gathered, expecting to see Mr. Black dragged out, a mangled mass, but, without a word, he stepped from his machine and quietly viewed the wreck. He seemed to be uninjured, except for a cut on the left hand, which was only skin deep and was probably caused by a piece of flying glass.

The automobile was pushed back onto the street and an examination showed that it was not badly damaged, except for the lamps and the rear wheel being rather "wobbly."

With the spirit of the "bronco buster," who is not to be outdone, Mr. Black manipulated the crank, and climbing into the fractious vehicle, went sailing over West Main street to his home.

The' traction car was stopped until the crew secured the names of those who witnessed the collision and it was learned that no one was seriously hurt.- People who witnessed the two accidents say the escape of Mr. Black from death or serious injury borders on the miraculous.

SOME NEW FEATURES WOULD ADD INTEREST

Suggested That Prizes Be Given For Oldest Man, Woman, Republican and Democrat—Tried Before.

It has been suggested that additional interest could be given to the Horse Show and Home Coming next month if premiums were offered for the oldest man, the oldest woman, the oldest Democrat and the oldest Republican. Some places tkese features are added and prove fully as interesting as the baby shows.

Notice to Subscribers.

Notices are being sent out from this office to all delinquent subscribers setting forth the fact that by the fire in March we sustained loss and were compelled to incur debts to replace the loss. This unavoidable condition made it absolutely necessary that we collect all subscriptions due us. We most earnestly hope all our patrons indebted to us will respond by paying their delinquent subscriptions at once. We regret the conditions which make the notice necessary, but they were unavoidable, and compel us to collect every dollar that is due us at the earliest possible moment.

Newton R. Spencer, Proprietor.

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THEKNIGHTSTOWN GIDER

The Knightstown Cider and Sorghum Factory will begin making cider on August 1, 1911, and continue the making of cider on Tuesday and Thursday of each week. The manufacture of sorghum will begin Friday September 1, 1911.

A great amount of money and time has been expended in getting the manufactory in readiness to care for the business of Henry, Rush and Hancock county customers. Our cider press has a pressure of 100 tons and capacity of 5,000 gallons per day. Capacity of sorghum mill, 600 gallons per day.

The people of Hancock county are respectfully solicited to bring their apples and cane to this newly rebuilt factory. Satisfaction assured all comers. Cider and sorghum barrels for sale at the factory. W. H. Hamilton, manager. Phone 1771. d&w

A NW BALL CLUB

Some of the Old Team Players Are in the Line-Up—Rent Park— Buy Grand Stand.

A new ball club, to be known as the Greenfield Thistle Club, has been organized, and some of the old team players are in the line-up, which is as follows:

Hampton and New, pitchers. Hamilton and Hogle, catchers. Frank Jackson, shortstop. Giles, first base. Jessup, second base. Fletcher, third base. Rhue, center field. Boles, right field. Moore, left field. The club has rented the Custer park, on North State street, and will erect a grand stand.

A GREAT SUCCESS

Our ten days' sale has been a grand success, but owing to the fact that we still have a large stock on hands, we wish to give everybody in the surrounding country an opportunity to get their share of the wonderful bargains that are being offered every day, and have decided to continue our great "Round-up" sale during the remainder of July. Prices reduced on every article in the store. Come and get your share. Hart's Variety Store, Greenfield, Indiana. al

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Sharkey, of Shirley, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George N. Smith Sunday. Mr. Sharkey is superintendent of the Indianapolis and New Castle Traction line He formerly was connected with the T. H. I. & E. line, and resided in this city, where he and his wife have many warm friends.

The township trustees, who met here Monday with the county superintendent, brought the histories and geographies from their townships, which will be sent in to the publishing company in exchange for the new books that have been adopted by the State Board of Education.

Suicidc From Trivial Cause. Because her mother made her give up a magazine to a younger sister, Emma Ditton, age 15, of Muncie, drank carbolic acid and died in a few minutest, after telling her parents.

Restaurant Changes Hands. The restaurant recently started on South State street by Jacob Loy, has been purchased by Thomas Trainer, who took charge of the same Tuesday evening.

New Case Filed.

Petition of the Barrett Elevator Company, a corporation, for changes of name.

Festival.

There will be an ice cream social at the Shiloh church Saturday evening, July 22d. Everybody invited. .. dl7-19-20-wi

The Indiana melon crop is to be much earlier than usual this year, and already Gibson county has placed some on the market.

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