Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 3 August 1911 — Page 4
SREENFIELD REPUBLICAN
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY.
Entered at the postoffice, Greenfield, Ind., as •eoond class matter.
NEWTON R. SPENCER, Editor and Proprietor.
IT IS THE LITTLE THINGS IN THIS LIFE THAT SATISFY
"Please, can't I have my dolly first, before I go to the hospital?" Never a cry nor a whimper had the fair-haired child made since a heavy wagon wheel had crushed her little body. She lay where she had been playing in the street in front of her home. She was eight years old.
Before the ambulance came a man had bent over her. "You're a brave little girl," said he. "When the doctors have made you well, buy a doll with this." He put a quarter into her hand.
The surgeon saw there was only a "long chance" of saving her. He hurried to the operating table, and there was quick, desperate work with the knife to make the most of that chance. Through hours under the anaesthetic the little hand never relaxed its hold on the silver piece.
When Annie came to herself in a white cot she gossiped cheerily with the nurse about the dolly. She had seen just the one she wanted in a shop window, and the fortune she had won by being a brave little girl would "just buy it." Not a word of complaint came from thewhitening lips. The little girl was in a happy world of her own—her's and the dolly's.
So little a thing can make the sorrows of the world spring away, ashamed, before a radiant hope!
This is no "made-up" story. It happened just as related. And a day later the coroner's physician at his task among the dead, found Annie's body awaiting for him to issue leave for burial. Her stiff little hand still held the bit of silver, which went to the grave with her.
It was only a little thing—that quarter. But it was enough to create hope that filled Annie's soul with joy ineffable, to rout pain and fear, to cheat death of its terrors— enough to turn the stone head-rest of anguish into a downy pillow of peace. Yes, it was enough. It was the door through which Annie, smiling, stepped into Heaven, where she found her dolly, no doubt.
It was a little thing in a little life Yet, how many a mighty man of the world, sated with riches and power and fame, would give all he has gained to have, in the midst of all triumphs, one hour of such allsatisfying joy as this little girl had in the midst of poverty, pain and in the face of death!
It was a little life, but there is a great lesson in it. It was a little hope she had, but it was so absorbing, so satisfying, that we may know nothing sweeter in this world.
Men plan great enterprises and hope that in their success they will find happiness. But material success never is complete. Happiness thus sought is like the end of the rainbow—always in the valley .just beyond.
Many a man makes of, his life a long journey, seeking afar the sweet ness of the world, and as he goes— poor fool—blindly tramples beneath his feet the daisies and violets.— Marion Chronicle.
Real Estate Transfers. Emma A. Parker et al. to Ed\yard B. Byrket, lots in Shirley, $1.00.
Moses Gant to George B. Cooper, lot in Maxwell, $800. Samuel B. Hill to Elizabeth J. Hill, 80 acres land, L. and A.
Joseph L. Alford et al. to John O. Mitchell et al, 20 acres of land, $2,000.
John L. Monger et al. to Henry Clapper, lot in New Palestine, $900. Lucelis Crider et al. to Charles A. Crider et al., land, $600.
Efiie Ellen Jackson to Augustus E. Stuart, et al., lot in Fortville, $1,500.
Small Corn Crop.
Dayton M. Keyser, of Blue River township, was in Greenfield Monday. He reports that he has good corn for the season, but he predicts that there will not be a half crop of corn in Indiana. He says that he has examined the corn crop losely by going through the fields and he says that corn is not even as good as it looks to be from a view from the outside of the field, or the road. Mr. Keyser reports that he had one field of wheat which made 29 1-5 bushels per acre. It is the Malicroft Russian wheat, and is a very sure variety and yields well.
A visit to Jeffersonville, New: Albany, Louisville, and the Reformatory at Jeffersonville is well worth $1.85. Tuesday, August 8th. d&w
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Four Burglaries to One Fire
COME OUT AHEAD IN LAST THREE HEATS—WENT DOWN IN THIRD HEAT WHEN
HIS FOOT CAUGHT.
PAY BELLS MADE FAST MILE
But Did Not Have Slaying Qualities in This Race—Winner is 22 Years Old and is "Dark
Horse"—Pratt Wins the Ham of Meat—Exment Intense.
The race between Pay Bells, owned by Ross Hunt and Gray Dobbins, owned by Thomas H. New, at the old fair ground track Wednesday afternoon was exciting until the end. A $200 purse was hung up for the winner. Pay Bells was the favorite and won the first two heats, going one mile in 2:24*4. He has a record of 2:25, and has won part of the money in races where the time was down in the teens. In the third heat, Gray Dobbins, in attempting to go around Pay Bells caught his foot in the wheel of the sulky, smashing it and throwing it and himself. The drivers both escaped injury. Gray Dobbins won the next three heats, the time being about 2:30 to 2:31.
The interesting feature of the race was that Pay Bells is one of the best bred race horses in the county, and has been raced for six years, and has been in some good events, winning part of the money, while Gray Dobbins is a horse 22 years old, about which very little is known. He has considerable speed, but is bad to break. Some say that he is a better runner than trotter. Pay Bells has not been trained on the track this year. Ho is an honest-gaited horse, but did not have the staying qualities in Wednesday's race.
Statistics show this!
You do not need to take chances on losing your money from cither. You can bring your money, checks, drafts, certificates, express or money orders to the Capital State Bank and get credit in full for them and you can then get your money as needed and avoid any risk whatever.
Capital State Bank
(The First State Bank in the County)
O I E S
J. H. BINFORD, President C. M. CURRY, First Vice-President JOS. L* BINFORD, 2nd Vice-Pres. N. C. BINFORD, Cashier W. J. THOMAS, Assistant Cashier.
KHKIIEKE
After the third heat, the interest was intense, and it is said that much money was wagered on the result.
The race between the horses owned by Peter Pratt and Mack Warrum was won by the former, but the interest in it was overshadowed by the other race. The estimate of the crowd was placed at from 1,000 to 1,500 people.
A Delightful Party.
A number of girls were entertained at the country home of Chas. Hill on R. R. 9, in honor of their nieces, Mary and Avery Finney, Wednesday afternoon, August 2d. Those present were the Misses May Brown, Rose Kauble, Josie Alford, Hazel Mitchell, Nellie Gibson, and Iva Giles. Mrs. Price Scott assisted the hostess in entertaining. The afternoon was spent in games and music. Refreshments of ice cream, cake and fruit were served. Carnations were given as favors. All report a fine time.
Family Reunion Month Here. August, the month of family reunions, has been ushered in under very auspicious conditions for the reuniting of the clans to discuss the family tree, the noble ancestors and the promising coming generations, who will aspire to do great things.
Many families in Hancock county have announced their family gatherings for this month, and it looks like more reuriions than usual will be held this year. In a large number of cases, the reunions are held at the old homesteads, where the associations have been long and pleasant.
Festival By Willing Workers. The Willing Workers of Curry's Chapel will give an ice cream festival in Independence school yard Saturday evening, August 5th. A beautiful quilt will be sold for the benefit of the society. The public cordially invited. wtl-3t2
RUN DOWN BY AUTO
Buggy Demolished But No One Hurt in Crash That Looked Serious.
On last Sunday evening as Chas. Bateman and family were returning home, after having spent the day with Walter Davis and family, of near Morristown, they were run down by an automobile and a serious accident was narrowly averted.
Both the rig and machine were going west near the George A. Cooper farm and two rigs were going east at about the same place at the same time and Mr. Bateman, in meeting the rigs, had not noticed the machine which was coming at a rapid rate of speed and had given no warning of their approach until right on to the rig which was just in the act of crossing a small bridge. The driver of the rig had no chance to get out of the way, nor no room for the machine to pass. The machine was being driven at such a terrific rate of speed that it was impossible to get it stopped and the result was a crash. Luckily, the horse did not become frightened and was stopped immediately and no one was hurt, but the almost new buggy of Mr. Bateman suffered a demolished wheel and badly bent spindle.
The driver of the machine was a real estate agent of Indianapolis, who took the blame of the accident upon himself, saying he could not get his machine stopped, and also promised to pay all the expense of Mr. Bateman.
Later in the evening two large machines went through this same locality almost abreast, racing and running in a very reckless manner. Such instances as these are enough to convince eye-witnesses that it is time something should be done to protect the traveling public.
RUSHVILLEUPA6RINSTIT
Can't Find Water, Although Three Wells Have Been Drilled To Great Depth.
The water and light committee of the city council are decidedly up against it on the water question, says the Rushville Republican. The latest failure is the well that was drilled on the old Moffett factory site on West Seventh street. The well was tested yesterday and found to be absolutely worthless for the city's use. The well was drilled to the depth of 103 feet and very little water was found. They did not even strike limestone in the entire 103 feet that they went down.
GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY AUGUST 3, 1911
It was thought that a good well could be had here and the failure came as a surprise to the committee. There was once a good well near the spot chosen for the one just drilled and it was the hope of the water and light committee to strike a fine supply of water, but the result was that little or no waer was found. The outlook is very discouraging, as this is the third well that has been drilled and all three have been useless. The well which was tested yesterday will probably be the last drilled for some time because J. C. Rosencrance, who has been doing the work, has a contract to begin a well August 1st, in Mays, and will be unable to give his services to the city.
County Recorder J. E. Sample and wife, sons, Walter and Howard, and daughter, Mrs. Lon Williams, went in Mr. Sample's auto to Tipton Sunday, where they visited Lowell Wilson. On the return trip they called on Mr. Sample's cousin, Ellis Mendenhall, at Elwood.
Excursion train stops at Philadelphia, Gem, Cumberland, Irvingttin, and the "Y" at Delaware street, in Indianapolis to take on passengers for the Louisville excursion.' d&w
Take your lunch baskets and eat- Sami e\ Wood, who has been sick picnic style at Riverview Park, Lou-j at Centerville, has been brought to isville, next Tuesday. d&w I the home of Arthur Hendren.
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STAYED WITH SHIP
CAPTAIN HENRY SNOW AND DR BENTLEY HAD EXCITING AND DANGEROUS EXPERIENCE
AT MORRISTOWN.
HAD BEEN ON FISHING TRIP
When Horse Scared and Made Record Run—Dr. Bentley Jumped, Suffering Broken Arm and
Ribs —C aptain Gripped Fishing Poles and Went Sailing
Down Road.
Capt. Henry Snow and wife returned Wednesday evening from a pleasant visit of a few weeks with the family of Dr. Pierson at Morristown. Every person who knows Captain Snow will guess how much of his time was spent fishing, when they recall that Morristown is located on the banks of Blue river.
It was while returning from one of his fishing trips that the Captain narrowly escaped serious injury in a runaway. He and Doctor Bentley were driving home, when their horse took fright at some ladders in a painter's wagon and started to run. The Doctor sought lo check the horse by pulling on the lines, but the buggy was drawn suddenly up against the horse and it began kicking. The dash board was sonn demolished and then the horse played on the shins of the Doctor and the Captain. A shaft was broken, and then the Doctor tossed the lines, and over the protest of Capt. Snow, and jumped out. The Captain was determined to "stay with the ship" though every time he attempted to get the lines the horse's heels came in contact with his hat rim. So, thinking the horse would get tired of his vigorous exercise by the time he arrived at Morristown, he gripped his three fishing poles and fish a little tighter and stoicly awaited the pleasure of the belligerant equine, and thus he rode into Morristown with the Doctor lying in the road a mile away.
The Captain suffered a few bruises, but was not seriously injured, though the tracks left by the horse and buggy made some of the Captain's friends inquire of his wife what kind of whiskey he drank.
Dr. Bentley sustained a broken arm, three broken ribs, and many serious bruises.
A Modern Home.
Win. Gibbs, west of Wilkinson, believes in having things up to date. Last fall he remodeled his house, adding four rooms besides raising the roof, making' a large roomy house, with a spacious lawn, well shaded by beautiful trees. At the same time he installed a heating system that is in a class to itself. The plant is a hot water system, controlled by electrical timing devices that may be set to open the drafts at any specified hour automatically keeping the heat at any given temperture. He also installed a complete bath, being supplied by pressure tank. By this system the water can be heated for the bath in ten minutes. He is now installing a gasoline engine that pumps water from either the well or cistern. This system when completed will be the finest in this part of the country and is being installed by his two sons-in-law, Jake Barnhart and Lawrence Bridges.—Shirley News.
To Button Your Wasst in the Back. I want to tell the ladies of The National how I've overcome the difficulty of buttoning my waists in the back. I throw my waist over my shoulders, leaving my arms out, and button down the front, leaving the upper and lower buttons unfastened. Then I fold it up over my shoulders, turn it around, push my arms up into the sleeves, and lo, my waist is buttoned, and no stretching, and no buttons missed either.—From the National Magazine for August.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Steele joined a party of Indianapolis friends and visited Nashville, Brown county, Sunday. They Called on Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wawter, formerly of this city, and visited the beautiful country place which was erected by James Whitcomb Riley and known by the name of "Bear Wallow."
Rev. B. F. Dailey and family will spend their vacation with his father in Parke county. Rev. Dailey will preach in the old home church next Sunday, as he has done on the first Sunday in August for many years.
The M. E. and Christian Sunday schools of Charlottesville picnicked at Hill's grove today.
ACREAGE VALUE OF
Reduction S&le
OF
Furniture, Rugs and Carpets
A piece of Furniture may look beautiful, as you see it on the
floor, but what do you KNOW about its serviceable qualities? When you buy Furniture these have a direct effect on your pocketbook one way or the other. Doif't fall into the costly habit of taking things for granted. My practical experience enables me to show you and give you the best, and my low expenses permits me to sell lower than any one. I save you 25 to 50 per cent. I have a few Refrigerators I am going to close out 25 per cent less than heretofore.
A, H, Rottman
THE FURNITURE MAN
112-114 W. Main
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And Improvements is $49 Per Acre, For Thirteen Counties—Raise in Appraisement General.
Indianapolis.—A review by the State Board of Tax Commissioners of the real estate and improvement assessments in thirteen counties show that the board's recommendations, made early in the assessment season, that the county and township assessing officials increase the assessment against this class of property approximately 10 percent, where practicable, have been carried out. In all the counties considered thus far all have made increases ranging from 8^ per cent, to 21 per cent. The average valuation of farm lands in the counties considered, which embrace much of the best farming land in the state, is approximately $49, including improvements.
Clinton county, which reported an average appraisement of $52.85, the highest in the first group of counties considered, was the only one to ask for a decrease. This county reported an increase of 13 per cent. When the appraising officials found they had gone higher than those in other counties, they asked that their appraisement be lowered to correspond with the others.
Last Scrifton in Old Church—Bits of History From Old Members.
The congregation at the old Otterbein U. B. church of this county, located two miles north of Philadelphia, with their pastor, H. W. Robbins, have been planning for the last few weeks to build a new house, and as they are about to begin work, a last day service, to be held in the old church, has been arranged for next Sabbath, July 30th, at 10:30 a. m.
The pastor will preach an appropriate sermon, after which the older members of the congregation will have an opportunity to give bits of history concerning the planning of the first church, and its development up to the present Lime. The church has prospered, and today they have a splendid congregation of the live, energetic farmers. The most hopeful thing to be seen in the church at this time is its band of Christian young people. Everyone is invited to the last day service next Sunday morning.
Misses May Arnett and Marie Carr of Fortville, are spending the week with G. A. Carr and family. Miss Fannie Wilson, of Washington, la., will arrive this evening, and will also be a guest at the Carr home the remainder of the week.
A family dinner was given Sunday at the home of A. T. Reeves, west of Maxwell. The guests were John H. Reeves and wife, of this city Samuel Stephens and wife, of Elwood Joseph Roberts and wife and Jeff Olvey and wife.,
OPENS SEPTEMBER
ALL THE ROOMS AT GROUNDS OF EASTERN INDIANA HOLINESS ASSOCIATION ARE
ALREADY TAKEN.
THE EVANGELISTS ENGAGED
One Preacher Coming From England—Will Probably Be Scores of Tents Ereeted To Accommodate People Attending
From a Distance.
At a meeting of the Official Board of the Eastern Indiana Holiness Association at the Hinchman Hall on Tuesday night, arrangements were made to begin the camp meeting at the Cleveland grounds the first of September.
Two evangelists have been secured for these meetings. They are the Rev. Lucian B. Compton, of Asheville, North Carolina, and Evangelist Robinson, who has been working in England. This will be his first meeting after returning to America.
Hundreds of people from a distance always attend these meetings,, and already all the rooms of the buildings on the grounds have been spoken for, and the probabilities are that there will be scores of I tents erected to accommodate those from a distance, who wish to remain on the grounds during the meetings.
The Cleveland meetings always attract people from all the surrounding country and thousands have been in a! tendance at one service.
Miss Lenna Harvey, of Stop 40, near Philadelphia, entertained a party of friends at a water melon supper Thursday evening. Among those who were present were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roach, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Heron, Mrs. Hamilton Maple and daughter, Miss Bess Mrs. Chas. Eastes and Miss Lena Butler, all of Greenfield, and Misses Ethel Conley, Grace and Hazel Roach, of Indianapolis Ethel Scott, of Mohawk, and Marie Means, of Fountaintown, and Frank Stewart and John Jackson, of this city.
A complete street car itinerary at Louisville, al a very nominal cost has been arranged for I hose desiring to fake advantage of it on the excursion next Tuesday. d&w
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wiggins had for their guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. John Wiggins, of Morristown Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hill, of Route 10 Lanie Andrews and family, of Blue River township Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Wiggins and son, Donald, of this city, and Mary and Avery Finney.
The members of the Rebekah Lodge of Charlottesville were giiests of the Knightstown Lodge last evening and report a splendid time.
The fare for children under 12 years of age is $1.00, on the Louisville excursion next Tuesday, d&w
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