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Notwithstanding the peculiar conditions of politics, it is still an interesting topic to the average citizen.

While the split in the Republican ranks between prominent leaders, seems irreconcilable, it might not be out of place, though apparently a little presumptive, to suggest that we know the solution which will restore parly harmony: "Retire every factional Republican leader to private life, and let the Democrals have control of the executive and legislative departments of our government for four years."' That is a true remedy.

Talking about the soldier pension business, it is suggested, and very appropriately, too, that it is not fair nor right that many wealthy men are retired from the army service in good healh at a salary of $40 or more per week, while Civil War veterans, old and in needy circumstances, are refused a Dollar-a-Day pension for which they beg. So long as such favoritisms exist, do not talk to us about "Equal and exact justice, exclusive privileges to none."

Governor Marshall, in a speech at Lafayette, said that he believed the courts were 200 years behind the times. He also said that he was in favor of enacting a law that would imprison a lawyer that would write a contract between two companies forming a trust, or in restraint of trade. As Governor Marshall is a lawyer, he certainly could not be accused of being prejudiced against courts nor lawyers. Laymen, then, may well conclude that there is need of reform along those lines.

There are a great many Democrats who for many years of official life, have had no responsibility —beyond opposing attempted legislation of Republicans. With the responsibly of a majority in the House of Representatives, it is entirely a different proposition. In the first position, they constantly played politics for party advantage now they have to make good. It is to be hoped that if the Democratic party wins in 1912, and gets complete control of the national government, the Republicans will act in the best interest of the people, rather than to play politics.

Oldfield Barred from Speedway. The management of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is out in a story emphatically denying that there will be a match race between Barney Oldfield and Bob Burman at the Indianapolis Speedway in 1912. The management says that even if Oldfield is reinstated in the good graces of the American Automobile Association, and registered as a motor racing driver, he will never be allowed to drive upon the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

In Honor of Grandma Fort. New Year's day several friends and relatives gathered at the home of Moses Fort in Brown township to spend the day with Grandma Fort, who is past 92 years old. At noon a bounteous dinner was served but the pleasures were marred. Just before dinner Grandma was taken sick and did not get to enjoy the dinner, but later recovered and was able to talk to all. Those present were Omer Addison, Will Orr, Omer Fort and families, Charles Williams, wife and daughter, Martha Mrs. Russell Williams, Mrs. Lucian W. Reeves, Lucian Thomas and wife, Alta Williams and daughter, Helen, Walter Addison and wife, Ethel Beeson, Martha Campbell, Theodore Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse H. Sparks.

St. Peter (to applicant)—"What was your business when on earth?" Applicant—"Editor of a newspaper."

St. Peter "Big circulation, of course?" Applicant "No, small smallest in the country."

St. Peter—"Pick out your Christmas harp."

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Tribute of Bespeet.

Thus ends the earthly career of a fellow creature and may we throw the mantle of charity about him, emulate his good deeds and acts of kindness, passing over the mistakes that man is heir to, and his faults, if he had them, be buried in the grave with him. Peace to his remains.

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out of your earnings the past year? If you have no bank account you probably have demonstrated the fact that it is no easy task to save money when you keep your cash in your pocket or hid about the house. Why not start new tnis year and bank all your money at the Capital State Bank and pay all your bills by check? You will be furnished a neat little Check and Bank Book and all the encouragement we can give you. We solicit your business.

CAPITAL STATE BANK

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city property, all with pre-payment privileges at any interest paying period, WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF FARM INSURANCE ON THE lis STALLMENT 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 $12,369,010.00, American Central Insurance Co. of St. Louis, Mo., $2,8!)7.0i, German Alliance Insurance Co. of N. Y. $1,130,243.00, New Hampshire Fire Insurance Co. of Manchester, N. H., $2,778,331.00. New York Underwriters Agency of The Hartford Fire Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn., $8,923,5167.00. Phoenix Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn., $5,565,181.00. Queen Insurance Co. of America, $5,389,125.00. 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 uxl 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.

Howard Whelchel, the subject of this sketch, was born in Marion county, Indiana, October 8, IS 18, and died December 29, 1911, aged 03 years, 3 months and 21 days. Howard, as we usually called him, if your friend, was all that the word means, and if necessary would risk his life to protect a friend. He was a man quick to resent a wrong and equally quick to forgive. It has been the privilege of the writer to be associated with him in many ways, in his work and in pleasure, and his friendship towards me was always the same, and when in his company I had nothing to fear, as far as man or beast was concerned. He made me his friend by being mine. Friend, though seemingly a small word, it means much, but that there came a hour and he passed to the great beyond. Some few years ago he was converted at Brown's Chapel, during a revival held by the Rev. D. W. Evans, then pastor of the M. P. church at the above named place, and served as class leader for some lime but, like many others, drifted away, no doubt unintentionally until, looking through life's west windows, he was made to realize that old age was fast, creeping upon him. and today, as the Rev. John Heim took that memorable text, "Prepare to Meet thy God,"' it seemed as though the sacred words fell with a hush as they were uttered by the minister, upon the waiting audience, bringing to mind the great importance of being ready. At the conclusion of the services, the remains were laid to rest in the Caldwell cemetery, followed by neighbors and friends. The pall bearers were some of those he especially counted as his friends, namely, L. J. Trees, Ollie Richey, Lafe Crider, John Woods, Dora and George Crider.

Written by request—D. C.

Knights of Pythias Installation.

The Knights of Pythias Lodge will install their officers Monday night. The new officers are as follows: Charles Hutchison, C. C. Fred Elliott, V. C. Alston Clark, Prelate Howard Walker, Master at Arms W. J. Wray, Inner Guard Alonzo Ray, Outer Guard Charles Foster, Master of Works F. A. Meek, Master of Finance Z. T. Morford, M. of E. Henry Fry, K. of R. and S.

Mctliodist Social.

A Methodist social and special reception to the pastor and Evangelist Reed will be held in the parlors of the church on Friday evening. All the Methodists of Greenfield and vicinity and friends of the church wiil be given a hearty welcome. The reception is also in honor of the older Methodists and they are all especially invited. A short progrom will be rendered and refreshments served.

Jacob Cottey left today for Stuttgart, Mo., where he will spend a month with his son, Byron, and his sisters Mrs. John Winenow and Mrs. C. M. Johnston.

The D. of P. will have an installation of officers tonight. A good attendance is desired.

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Entertained at Dinner. Mr. and Mrs. George Clark, of 131 South Pennsylvania street, entertained at a turkey dinner Sunday. Those present were Clell Jackson, Nettie Jackson, Charley and Pearle Jackson. Raymond, James, Frank and Mary Jane Jackson, Clarence Jackson, Rev. A. H. Spolin and wife, H. Spohn, W. R. Cross and wife, Francis Campbell and wife, Mrs. Hannah Cox, Miss Mabel Cox, Theodore and Howard Cox, Misses Margaret Slack and Jeanette Sullivan, and Henry Hasting and wife.

At the noon hour dinner was announced and the guests were taken to the dining room, where a most bounteous repast awaited their disposal. There was turkey with cranberry sauce, and all that goes to make a complete turkey dinner. All

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ADVERTISED LETTERS

Following is a list of unclaimed letters remaining uncalled for in the postoffice at Greenfield, Ind., January 4, 1912:

Mr. Henry Babcock. Mrs. Alice Greery. Miss Nettie Johnson. Mr. Hugh Moffett. Miss Lulu Richey. Mr. John Robertson. Ellis Scott,. Mr. Jack Pauley. Goldie Wilson. Auster Wiggins. Mrs. W. H. Wilson. Mrs. Hettie Williams. Mrs. George Waltry. Persons calling for above letters will please say "advertised."

GEO. W. DUNCAN, P. M.

C. Williams is in Cincinnati on business for his store.

W. W. Haller was at Webb Center today .pn business.

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GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 1912

OFFICERS:

J. H. BINFORD President

C. M. CURRY Vice-Pres.

Jos. L. BINFORD 2nd Vice-Pres.

N. C. BINFORD Cashier

W. J. THOMAS Ass't Cashier

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

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was enough left to have fed as many more guests. The afternoon was spent in social conversation. It was the decision of all present that Mr. and Mrs. Clark are royal entertainers and the dinner was greatly appreciated by all present.

One Who was There.

A city woman who has devoted many years to the raising of her family, was persuaded to join a literary slub this fall. She was recently called upon to prepare a paper stating her ideas on a deep subject of national interest., and she was completely overcome by the magnitude of the task. Of late years her mind had been fully occupied by such problems as making Sunday's roast last until ironing day. Her deepest thoughts have been concentrated on plans to cut trousers for her tall boy out of the discarded ones of her little fat husband. She read her paper last week and is so conceited over her success that her family is much amused. This is how she "wrote" the interesting and scholarly- essay. The- elder children looked through magazines and newspapers for articles on the subject which they copied the woman's husband wrote all he knew about it the high school son corrected and polished the accumulated matter and then the husband's office girl made a neat, typewritten copy of the whole. All the city woman did was to tie a blue ribbon around it, read it over a few times and appear before the club and deliver it like a smart woman can. It was received with great hand clapping and the other women went home talking of the smartness of the new member.

The Secret of Health.

The secret of health, according to the Bulletin of the State Board of Health for October, just issued, lies in observing the following rules:

Don't worry. [p Don't hurry. Too swift arrives [j|3 as tardy as too slow. r=

Simplify. Simplify. Simplify. Be regular. Be systematic. "Order is Heaven's first law." (Hj

Don't overeat. Don't starve. "Let your moderation be known to all men."

Sleep and rest abundantly. Sleep is "nature's sweet restorer." Court the fresh air day and night. Learn how to breathe. The breath of life is in the air.

Leave a margin of nervous energy for tomorrow. Don't spend faster than you make.

Be cheerful. "A light heart lives long." Work like a man, but don't be worked to death.

Avoid passion and excitement. A moment's anger may cause life-long misery. "Seek peace and pursue it."

Think only healthful thoughts. "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.-' Forget yourself in living

Look for the good in everybody for others. and everything. You will find what you habitually look for.

So live in body, soul and spirit that you will radiate health. Health is contagious as well as disease.

Don't carry the whole earth on your shoulders, still less the universe. Trust the Eternal.

Finally—learn to wait in the "patience of hope." "God is in His world." "If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them."- -Exchange.

Observe Family Custom. Mr. and Mrs. Horace M. Jackson, of Jackson township, entertained about twenty of their own people Sunday to a Christmas dinner, and to a Christmas tree in the afternoon. It was laden with gifts for all. They had a nice program prepared for the occasion, consisting of songs and declamations and also an address given by George H. Jackson, which was very fitting for the day, and had many good thoughts. Mrs. Joe McClarnon and Miss Lena Harlan also handled their pieces well. It is the custom of this family to take turns every Christmas to celebrate the day. Mrs. Jackson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Simmons, and next year it will be at the old homestead. Santa Claus appeared on the scene with a treat for all and wishing them a merry Christmas. They all said Bob J. acted his part fine, but Master Morris said, "That just sounds

like papa." Those present were Mr., and Mrs. William Simmons, George!

H.Jackson, of Knights town Mr. and!

Mrs. Joe McClarnon and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moffett and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rob Jackson and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Simmons and family, Miss Joanne Simmons, Miss Minnie Simmons, Miss Lena Harlan.

GREENFIELD MARKET. These prices are corrected daily from quotations by the H. B. Boll meat market, Currens and Grandison meat market, Thomas Nye, the poultry dealer New Milling Company, The Greenfield Milling Company, and the local grocers.

CATTLE

Steers [email protected] Stock Cattle

Heifers 2!50@5!00lca11

Cows [email protected]!

Bulls [email protected]!Kleslina"

Good to Best Heavy [email protected]',han, "As,

Medium and Mixed 5.60(^)5.751 ,Horald

Choice Lights [email protected]

WHEAT

Wheat, per bushel 90c CORN New Corn, per bushel 50@52c

OATS AND RYE

Oats, per bushel 42c Rye, per bushel 65c OLD HAY Baled Timothy, per ton $16.00 Baled Mixed Hay 14.00 Timothy Hay, bulk 44.00 Mixed Hay, bulk 14.00 Clover Hay, bulk 16.00 Straw, bulk [email protected] Clover Seed, per bu $10.00

BACON AND LARD

Bacon 10@12%c Country Hams 12%@15c Lard, per lb 10c

BUTTER AND EGGS

Eggs, per dozen 23@25c Butter, per lb 24c POULTRY Spring Chickens, per lb 8? Hens, per lb 8c Turkeys, per lb 12c! Geese, per lb 7c Ducks, per lb 9c

SELLING PRICES

Timothy Seed, per bu 7.50

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There is nothing to dread in getting started. Just let us know you are coming. We will look after all the details for you, such as comfortable room at a convenient distance from the college, a good boarding place, and anything else you would like for us to do for you. The Central Business College is one of the Indiana Business Colleges—the others are located at Columbus, Washington, Vincennes, Crawfordsville, Lafayette, Logansport, Kokomo, Marion, Anderson, Muncie, Richmond and New Castle. J. D. Brunner, President Chas. C. Cring, Gen. Mgr. For rates, terms, etc., write, phone or see Fred W. Case, Principal.

Shubert Murat Theater. John Mason and his New York Thirty-ninth Street Theater players will begin their three days' engagement at the Shubert Murat theater, Thursday evening, January 11th, appearing in a bill of play never previously presented in Indianapolis, "As a Man Thinks," a new four act drama written especially for Mr. Mason by Augustus Thomas, the famous author of an earlier Mason dramatic success, "The Witching Hour,"' as well as a dozen oilier well known and celebrated plays, including "Arizona,"' "The Earl of Pawtucket," "The Harvest Moon.'" The new play conies to Indianapolis with a remarkable record of a year and a half run in New York and the endorsement, of I lie entire Gotham press. The. Messrs. Shubert promise the precisely original Thirty-Ninth Street Theater Company, and that every scenic detail of the New York production will be used in the local presentation. "As a Man Thinks" will show another type of character especially written

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Brookfield in "The Witching Hour." was greatly improved this morning. John Mason represents the highest The arrival of his two children,

type of American actor. He belongs to the magnetic school of players. Years ago lie was the leading male player for all of the great theatric stars, including Edwin A. Booth. Many theater-goers pleasantly remember Mr. Mason as a leading spirit, with the old Boston Museum Stock Company, the greatest stock company ever organized

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B. F. Keith's Theater.

Advance show beginning January 8th. Lovers of Charles Dickens, the famous English novelist, are promised a rare treat at B. F. Keith's theater next week in Indianapolis, when "Scrooge," an adaptation of a "Christmas Carol," will be headlined. Tho familiar characters of Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, Mrs. Cratchit, Marley's Ghost and Mrs. Fezzwig will be portrayed by an English Company, costumed after the style of contemporaneous illustrators of Dicken's works. While "Scrooge"

Gertrude Van Dyck, "the girl with the double voice," and her company will offer a short musical comedy. Karl Emmy and his pets will offer a diverting pantomime called "Isn't She Terrible," introducing "Moodie," the "Slivers," of the dog' world. Diero, a sensational accordion virtuosi, recently arrived from Naples, will otl'er a varied program of Italian folk melodies and modern American "rag time." Jones and Deely. established favorites here, will give their new comedy conception called, "Hotel St. Reckless.*' Loney Haskell, "that rascal,"' is an engaging nionologist who promises a bundle of new stories and bright songs. Hastings & Wilson, "the lunatics,*' have a whirligig of fun and diversions all new to local audiences. B. F. Keith's theater will be open Sunday afternoon and evening with programs, given by professional singers, instrumentalists and supplemented by the latest imported motion views.

J. F. Meek Improved.

J. F. Meek, one of Chillicothe'soldest and most highly esteemed citizens, who has been seriously ill at his home on South Locust street,

Mrs. Graham Cooper, of Kansas City,, and H. O. Meek, of Garden City, Kansas, brightened him up and lie appeared much stronger this morning. H. O., who served twoterms as Recorder of Livingston county, and was for many years one of the county's best known citizens,, is meeting old friends by the scoreHe will be in the city until his father is entirely out of danger.

The above article was taken from: a Chillicotlie, Mo., paper. He is a* brother of J. C. Meek, of this city,, and is 87 years old. He is a veteran of the Mexican War, enlistingin the Fourth Indiana Regiment. Hewas a brick mason by trade, and( helped to build the Masonic HalB building, the old Dr. Duncan house,, standing at the north end of Pennsylvania street, and a number of other brick buildings in this cityHe left Greenfield in 1854 and went to Missouri. He enlisted in the Civil1 War and was captain of a companyHe saw service in Missouri against the uprising in that state. Many of the old citizens of Greenfield knew him.

A card from J. II. Rogers, formerly of this city, but now living at Los Angeles, Cal., says they spent Christmas day with friends eight, miles in the country. While therethey picked a bunch of fine rosesfrom the garden of their host, and a sack of oranges from his trees. That night the temperature dropped to 16, 18 and 20 degrees above zero in different localities, and orange growers fear that their crop hasbeen damaged.

Experts Say it is Leprosy.

Experts from Chicago, who werecalled to Indianapolis to diagnose a disease there which the Board of Health thought was leprosy, have confirmed the diagnosis of the Indianapolis physicians. Steps were taken today to completely guard and quarantine the patient while being treated. .........

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