Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 17 August 1911 — Page 7

BIG GRASS FIRE SIIHRIG

NEAR STANDARD OIL TANKS AND BALL BROTHERS' GLASS FACTORY IN THE WEST

PART OF CITY.

SIXTY THOUSAND GALLONS

Of Water Were Used in Extinguishing Flames That Threatened a Great Destruction of Property—Probably Originated at Gypsy Camp-Fire.

The Sunday morning quiet was rudely disturbed by the weird sound of the fire whistle, which called the fire fighters to the west end of the city to engage in a battle with a fierce grass fire.

The battle was a hard one, and •continued some time before the firemen had full control of the situation. The fire was between the Standard Oil Company tanks and the glass factory and both were in great danger until the fire was under control. The effort that was made to control the situation can be pretty acurately judged when it is known that sixty thousand gallons of water were thrown.

The fire probably originated from a pypsy camp fire. A great crowd of people were attracted to the scene, as the alarm was given about the middle cf the morning.

Sunday School Picnic.

Mr. John T. Fort and Mrs. John Sherry took the Juniors of the Willow M. E. Sunday school picnicking Friday at Braddock's grove, south pf Willow. At noon all the "eats" were placed on the long table in the grove and two hours were spent in feasting. The day was very enjoyably spent with ball games, races and various other games.

The members attending were the Misses Leone Bussell, Hazel Collins, Jewel Dailey, Joy and Gladys Doolittle, Zelma Dailey, Eva Fort, Beatrice Loudenback, Lucile Marsh, Retha Thomas, Anna and Fanny Thompson, Eva Shultz. The members of Mr. Fort's class were Bas•com Thomas, Lundy Welborn, Raymond Thomas, Forest and Lawrence^YanDuyn, Roy and Raymond Phillips, Roy Baker, James Biser, Earl Wilson, Oral Parker, George Tutterow, Jesse Webb, Elmer Dailey Harold Parker and Lisle Bussell. The guests were Mrs. John Fort, Miss Flavia Bussell and Russel Baker.

A King Who Left Home

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Obituary of Sarah Pope. Sarah, daughter of Lytle and Clarissa Hawkins, was born in Fayette county, Indiana, March 25, 1827, and died August 6, 1911, aged 84 years, 4 months and 11 days.

She was united in marriage with Elijah M. Pope, September 21, 1847. To this union were born five children—America, William, John, Coleman and Samantha Pope. Only one son, Coleman Pope, is living. She leaves four grandchildren Orville, Orlie and Reva Pope and Mrs. Eva Sutton also three great-grandchil-dren. She had one brother, William Hawkins, deceased three half brothers, Mattie Duncan, deceased John Hayes and Harrison Duncan three half sisters, Susan L. Gillson, Mary J. Smith and Lina Edgell.

She joined the Christian church when quite young. After the Mt. Lebanon M. P. church was founded she attended church at that place.

For years she was a widow, the husband having died February 21, 1857.

Having suffered a stroke of paralysis twelve years ago, she has been an invalid and suffered, but always hopeful, cheerful and kind to those about her.

Many a Suffering Woman Drags herself painfully through her daily tasks, suffering from backache nervousness, loss of appetite and poor sleep, not knowing her ills are due to kidney and bladder troubles. Foley Kidney Pills give quick relief from pain and misery and a prompt return to health and strength. No woman who so suffers can afford to overlook Foley Kidney Pills. M. C. Quigley.

Lewis Mendenhall, of Indianapolis was a guest of friends here Sunday.

TAXABLE PROPERTY IS NEARLY 10 BILLIONS

Land and Improvements Over $715,000,000—Raise in Land and City Property Amounts to Millions.

Indiana farmers wall pay taxes on $61,140,698 more real estate during the next four years than during the last four, while the assessment of city real estate has been boosted $90,007,101.

Figures compiled by Fred A. Sims, of the State Tax Board, show that the total assessments of farm land and improvements this year amount to $715,141,284, while in 1907 they were assessed at $654,000,698. A total valuation of $529,394,329 was placed on city real estate this year as against $439,387,228 in 1907.

The total assessed value of all property in Indiana this year goes up to the gigantic sum of $1,959,618,320. All the personal property in the state is assessed at $459,394,329 steam railroads at $202,473,540 electric roads at $23,524,951 telephone companies at $12,317,536 express companies at $1,330,655 telegraph companies at $3,197,381 the sleeping car companies at $1,192,153 pipe line companies at $10,540,174 transportation companies at $1,117,154. Polls listed in the state this year number 446,141.

The big increase in mortgage exemptions is one of the feature of this year's assessment. Mortgages on which exemptions were given aggregated $58,365,709, which is $6,236,274 more than four years ago.

RAY HIGH PRICED, STRAW TAKES PLACE

Late Pasture, If Any, Will Be Valuable—Silos Are Good Thing— Several Will Be Built.

Hay will be the highest priced feed this winter in this section, unless oats takes the lead. There will be no fun in saying "hay foot, straw foot" to the farmer because he can demand any price he wants this winter. Indeed, there is not one chance for hay to be at less than a record value, for even now green clover hay right from the windrow is bringing $10 to $14 per ton in Illinois, the clover hay state. Under these conditions horsemen and general stockmen and farmers will do well to provide themselves with the clover and timothy hay substitutes, such as millet, cow peas, etc., for the winter hay, and with vetch, rape, early sown rye, etc., for late fall pasture. Fall and early spring pasture is a great hay saver, and an ideal fall and spring pasture may be had on almost any farm, in almost any state in the Umon, by sowing on well-prepared ground a mixture of vetch and rye, or it may be pastured during the fall. Some farmers are putting their straw in the hay lofts for feed this winter. —Marion County Mail.

There will be several silos built in Hancock county this season, according to report, as the rough feed proposition will b6 a big one with the farmers.

Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whele system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Hall's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. O., contains no mercury. and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halt's Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It Is taken Internally and made in Toleda Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free. ^3old by Druggists. Price, 75c. per bottle.

Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

RILEY McKOWN SUCCEEDS NEW.

As Member of Board of Directors of American Roller Screen and Stamping Company.

Roller Screen and Stamping Company met Friday and accepted the resignation of Gen. A. L. New, the local member. R. W. McKown was elected to succeed him.

Mutual Insurance Company. The German Mutual Fire Insurance Company, of Marion, Hancock and Shelby counties met at Dietz's Grove at Irvington this afternoon. There are quite a number of Hancock county farmers in the western part of the ~eotinty who belong to the organization. The organization is one of the oldest Home Mutual companies in the state. It has about $2,000,000 insurance.

WrighJt Jeffries, who makes his home with Thad Jeffries at Charlottesville, continues very low. He is 90 years old ancThas been sick for some time.

THE GEORGE BASSET CASE IS ENDED

Did Not Avail Himself of Privilege To Appeal—Paid Costs and the Fine To County Clerk.

The case of the State of Indiana against George Bassett, of Shelby county, charged with exceeding the speed limit on a road in Hancock county, has been settled, by the defendant paying to the county clerk the fine of $25 and costs of the three trials, amounting to nearly $200.

The case wras tried first before Squire Yint A. Smith, by a jury, and he was found guilty and fined $1.00 and costs. It was appealed to the Circuit Court, where it was tried twice, the jury disagreeing at the first trial. The second jury returned a verdict of guilty and assessed a fine of $25 and costs.

An appeal was prayed and granted, after a motion for a new trial was overruled. The appeal' was not taken, however, as the fine and costs have been paid.

DEMAND GENERAL.

One Proposed Ocean to Ocean Highway Will Cross Hancock County.

The United States Office of Public Roads has just prepared a chart which shows that nearly 15,000 miles of transcontinental, interstate and trunk line roads are contemplated in various sections of the country.

The chart prepared by the office of public roads shows the extent to which the good roads movement has taken hold of every part of the United States, North, South, East and West, the improved roads, some merely planned, others actually under construction, literally makes a net-work covering the whole country.

If all the plans contemplated are carried out by the men and communities back of them, it will -be possible to drive wagons and automobiles from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast, and from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Tijuana, Mexico, and from Montreal, Canada, to Miami, Florida. The map prepared by the office of public roads merely for the purpose of gauging the extent of the good roads movement as fostered by individuals, associations and committees, shows the following great highways in contemplation, or actually under construction

From Yellowstone Park to Glacier National Park, through Fort' Yellowstone, the Big Hole Battlefield, and other interesting points in the Rocky Mountains—a total distance of 450 miles.

The Pacific Highway from Vancouver, B. C., to Tijuana, Mexico, a distance of 2,009 miles.

The Memphis-to-Bristol Highway connecting Knoxville, Nashville and Jackson, a distance of 540 miles.

The Lincoln Memorial Road, from Washington to Gettysburg, about 40 miles.

Sherman, Texas-Galveston Highway, 150 miles. The Central Highway from Morehead City, N. C., on the Atlantic Ocean, to Paint Rock, on the French Broad River, Tennessee, through Goldsboro, Raleigh, Greensboro, Salisbury, Charlotte and Asheville, N. C., 460 miles.

The Dupont Highway, from the upper end to the lower end of Delaware, proposed by T. Cloeman Dupont, who has offered to advance $1,000,000 toward its construction length of route, 103 miles.

RUSHVILLE MAY GET A FINE UNION STATION.

Rushville, Ind. That Rushville may have a new union station at the intersection of the C. H. & D., L. E. & W., and Big Four roads is surmised from surveys which have been made by the Pennsylvania, which runs through the residence section of the city, for. a new right-of-way which will connect it with the other roads at their intersection. It is stated that the Pennsylvania is willing to join with the other three roads in building a union station. The present Pennsylvania track through the city is curved and it is necessary for all freights to carry three hundred tons less because of the necessity of stopping before crossing the C. H. & D. The Pennsylvania has been considering a new course to avoid this inconvenience.

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GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 1911

TWO SCORE HURT TWO WERE KILLED

IN WRECK OF EIGHTEEN HOUR PENNSYLVANIA FLYER AT FORT WAYNE ON SUN­

DAY EVENING.

STEAM SCALDED PASSENGERS

Same Train Was Wrecked a Week Ago—Train Was Said To Be Going at Terrific Speed When it Jumped Switch and

Hit Freight Train.

The eighteen hour Pennsylvania flyer train between Chicago and New York, was wrecked at Fort Wayne Sunday afternoon and two people were killed and about forty injured. The train jumped a switch while running at terrific speed and sideswiped a freight train.

Passengers were hurtled across the car and many were scalded by steam from the engine. The hospitals were filled with the victims many of whom are badly injured, and many, it is thought, will not survive.

For fear the wreckage might catch fire two fire companies were on the scene and helped in rescuing the passengers. The train was running with two engines and three engines were wrecked. The work of rescuing the victims was not completed when darkness enveloped the scene.

The same train was wrecked a week ago Sunday near Buffington, Ind., when the tender jumped the track, but no one was hurt.

Feels Loss Deeply.

Local agent's reply to his company upon the receipt of a telegram announcing the death of Mr. McKnight, vice-president of insurance company. "August 11, 1911. "L. G. Fouse, President

Fidelity Mutual Life, Philadelphia, Pa. "Dear Mr. Fouse:—It is with extreme sorrow that I receive the company's telegram announcing the death of Mr. McKnight. He was my friend, as he was to every man in the field. To know him was to esteem his manly character, his sterling integrity, and his loyalty to the field forces, as well as to the great company he represented. The whole field will regret his passing, as will all those who had the honor of his acquaintance. Kindly link my sorrow and my loss to that of the Fidelity Mutual Life, with which he has been so long associated, and drop a tear to his memory for me. His picture has looked down on me for a decade and a half and it will continue to be an inspiration, as it has been in the past. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Yea, saith the Spirit, they shall rest from their labors, and their works do follow them. "Respectfully, J. M. Hufford."

SHOCKLEY-GUNDRUM.

Former School-Mates Were Married Sunday Afternoon.

John C. Shockley, age 70 years, of Randolph, Iowa, and Mrs. Mary J. Gundrum, age 64 years, of New Palestine, were married at the home of Mrs. Gundrum's son, Etfnest Gundrum, near New Palestine, Sunday at 4 o'clock, p. m.

Mr. Shockley and Mrs. Gundrum were school-mates when they were children. Mr. Shockley went to Iowa in 1860, and has been successful in accumulating considerable property.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Elliott entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Benjamin Elliott's seventy-second birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Shepherd, of Cumberland, Matthew Elliott, wife and daughter, Bertha Mr. and Mrs. Clem, of Philadelphia, and Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Stuttsman, of this city. Mrs. Elliott was assisted in entertaining by her daughter, Miss Naomi, and Misses Mary Henley and Opal Parker.

Death of a Little Child. Glenn Jesteen, the two weeks old son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sullivan, of 418 South State street, died Monday at 4 o'clock p. m. Funeral Wednesday at 9 o'clock at the home.

Miss Hazel Cline has returned to her home in Shelbyville, after an extended visit here with friends.

Peter Weiland is buildihg eight new greenhouses at New Castle, as

L. T. Ellis was in Rush county Friday on business.

THE OLDEST TWINS III HANCOCK COUNTY

Edwin and Joseph Martin Have Celebrated Their Seventieth Birthday Anniversary.

The pictures of Edwin and Joseph Martin appeared in the Indianapolis Sunday Star, together with the following story, under the caption, "Oldest Twins in Hancock County." "The oldest twins living in Hancock county are Edward and Joseph Martin, both farmers, who live northeast of this city. They are the sons of the late William and Charlotte Martin and were born on June 27, 1841. The picture was taken on their seventieth birthday anniversary. "'Joe' and 'Ed,' as they are known to everyone here, are both veterans of the Civil war, having enlisted in Company A, Fifty-third Indiana Regiment, under Col. Gresham. Joseph served four years, and Edward three years and nine months. "They have never lived outside of Hancock county, and neither of them has ever held an elective office, although both are 'Old Hickory' Democrats and they have probably served on more election boards than any men in the county."

THROWN FROM WHEEL WRIST IS BROKEN

Morton Binford Had Serious Accident Saturday Evening, While Riding His Bicycle.

Morton, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Binford, met with, or rather overtook an accident Saturday evening, which resulted in a broken arm. He was riding east on Walnut street, and in turning onto State street, ran into a big rock, while going at considerable speed. He was thrown several feet by the force of the collision and fell in such a manner as to break the right arm below the elbow. He went to Dr. Bruner's office to have the injury looker after.

LAST THURSDAY THANKSGIVING DAY

President Taft Settles Dispute By Designating Thursday, November 30th.

A Washington dispatch says: President Taft will designate Thursday, November 30th, as Thanksgiving Day this year. It always has been the custom to fix the last Thursday in the month. This year there has been some doubt because November happened to contain five instead of four Thursdays. The White House has been besieged by theatrical managers and those in charge of college football games, to settle this doubt so that definite arrangements could be made for the usual array of special performances and sports that mark the day.

People were led to believe that the fourth Thursday was Thanksgiving because of precedent, and it is also thus designated in the almanacs.

Farm For Sale.

Forty acre farm with rich fertile soil and fine improvements. One mile north of Mohawk and one mile of Market and electric line. See John Price, Greenfield, Ind., R. R. 2. Immediate possession. 12t7-wp

Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the Milner's Corner Horse Thief Detective Association will hold their regular semi-annual meeting at the Sugar Grove school house on Saturday, August 19, 1911, at 8 a. m. sharp. Chas. H. Jackson, Sec. wt3-d4,11,18

Marriage License.

John C. Shockley, age 60 years, to Mary J. Gundrum, age 54 years.

Mrs. Margaret Banks spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Nancy Lamb at Philadelphia.

Mrs. E. P. Thayer is exhibiting some hand-painted china at the Muncie Fair this week.

Miss Blonda Johnson, of Indianapolis, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Johnson, over Sunday.

Mrs." Harvey Fagin, of Indianapolis, is spending a few days here with relatives.

By the Reporter's Hustling Correspondent—Things That Are of Interest To All.

(Shirley Special to Daily Reporter.) What Shirley is now in great need of is rain, and more rain.

The day marshal and night marshal are keeping fine order on the streets.

Shirley was might well represented at New Castle last Thursday, as they always seem to think that Thursday is the real fair day and they did turn out to a finish.

Guy May and family, of Indianapolis spent Friday and Saturday with his parents at Shirley. They spent Sunday at Spiceland with Mrs. May's parents.

Frank Taylor, who has been with the Shirley Elevator Co. for several years, has resigned as their manager, and accepted a position with Jim Hankins, our coal dealer.

John Wood, who has been with the Shirley Radiator and Foundry Company for a number of years, has resigned his position with that company and accepted a position with the Shirley Creosoting Company.

Robert F. Waltz, of Arcadia, has been engaged by L. E. Moore and Company as clerk in the furniture department. Mr. Waltz was formerly with Messrs. Kregelo & Bailey, 'of Indianapolis.

Mrs. H. H. Spangler and daughter, Leila, left for Ohio last Saturday evening via the Clover Leaf route. Mrs. Spangler will visit her brother, M. L. Foote, at Toledo, O., and her other sisters and brothers in different parts of the state.

Preston La Stanley, of Kennard, came over last Saturday night and stayed with Harry Spangler until Sunday.

The tent meeting at Kennard is certainly creating some excitement. Shirley people are regularly attending the meetings.

There is some talk that Shirley is to have a horse show this fall, and there is no better place for the farmers to exhibit their stock and fine horses than Shirley.

The Shirley Canning Co. is arranging their factory for the fall canning business, but the tomato yield is not looking the best, yet. there is going to be a fairly good yield.

The Shirley Bottle Factory has been running for the last two weeks despite the hot weather. They are making a very good showing just the same.

The Hosek Brothers will resume work at their chimney factory in about two weeks, if the weather is suitable. They are ready now, but are waiting on the weather to get a little cooler before starting.

Miss Edna May is assisting the Spangler Dry Goods Company during the absence of Mrs. Spangler.

The farmers having potatoes to sell now are certainly reaping a big harvest in that line.

About the time that the rainy season sets in the parties that will bid off the road improvement will get good and ready, and then mud will be the order of the day on Shirley's main street won't that be pleasant?

Jimmy Hankins is a busy man these days, delivering hard coal to his many customers. He has been receiving some mighty nice coal so far.

PHILADELPHIA.

Mr. and Mrs. Hob Wilson and daughter, Nema and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Elsbury and children and Miss Goldie Ruley attended the thrashing meeting at Lee Elsbury's Monday night.

Yilgil Gilson, of New Castle, visited his parents here Sunday. Nelson Harper, who had his leg broken during March, is at the M. E. hospital, where he had an operation performed, and is now in a critical condition.

Mrs. Mat Wright and daughters called at Nelson Harper's Saturday morning.

Gustie Ruley was at New Castle Saturday and Sunday. Sunday school at 9:30, class meeting at 10:30 preaching Sunday evening at 7:30 prayer meeting at 7:30 Thursday evening. Everybody invited.

Ben Woodall, of Indianapolis, visited his sister, Mrs. Arthur Williamson, Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Smith and little daughter have returned from a two weeks' vacation spent at New Castle.

Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S

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