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THE CONDITIONS that here produce better apples, peaches, pears, plums and cherries are also especially favorable for potatoes and all vegetables, peas, beans, cereals, grasses, clover and alfalfa. The food problem is here solved by the diversity of crops. The corn crop, as shown by statistics, compares favorably with yields of states in -the corn belt, and makes stockraising profitable but beyond the ..need for stock, there are a number .of other crops more profitable.

Poultry thrives in the freedom from vermin no place is better for sheep and dairying is becoming more profitable every year.

•GREAT AGRICULTURAL DEVELopment is going on in Michigan's Fruit Belt. The awakening is as much in diversified farming as in fruit growing. Retarded until late years by lumber interests, the over population of the part of the U. S. surrounding this district is now forcing tillage of its every acre. NO OTHER SPOT in Michigan is being developed as rapidly as the •district in Mason, Manistee and Lake Counties, known as the Swigart. Tract. Farmers, fruit-grow-eis, poultrymen, truck growers and stockmen are buying and settling in this tract in such large numbers that twice each month a special Pullman car. and frequently two cars are required for their accommodation. THIS TRACT is especially favored in its location in the middle of the Fruit Belt, in its transportation by four railroads and a number of steamship lines and in its local

JOIN THE NEXT EXCURSION. Tuesdays. April 23d and May 7th, through Michigan City (P. M. depot Harbor at 2:30 p. m. Round trip and Benton Harbor to Wellston, ing our speical car. Fare rebated early as possible, so we can provide guides free. Good accommodations

Bradley M. E. Church Crowded From Pulpit to Dome Sunday Evening—Sacred Cantata of "Ruth, the Moabitess."

The choir of twenty-six voices presented this beautiful Old Testament story, in music and song, in a manner that was intensely interesting and impressive, under the leadership of E. E. Davis, the chorister. The entire book of Ruth was repeated in song by the mkny singers, who represented the various characters, and although the program was a long one, the undivided attention of the audience was beld. A generous collection wras taken, which goes to the choir music fund.

"My little son had a very severe cold. I was recommended to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and before a small bottle was finished he was a well as ever,' writes Mrs. H. Silks, 29 Dowling Street, Sydney, Austrailia. This remedy is for sale by all dealers.

Mrs. John S. Rees, who has been in poor health for some time, is not improved in condition. Mr. and Mrs. Rees came to Indiana a short time ago from Kansas, hoping that a change would benefit Mrs. Rees' health.

Carey Walton and family visited their farm west of the city Sunday.

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ALL EYES ON MICHIGAN

ATTRACTIONS OF THE FRUIT BELT

ATTENTION has been widely attracted to Michigan's Fruit Belt, by the superior flavor of its fruits, by its wide range of staple crops, by its advantage in marketing, being located at the hub of the Nation's population and commerce, and by greater profits to growers because of no irrigation expense. The rainfall is plentiful. The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture defines the Fruit Belt as the narrow strip of country in the Southern Peninsula bordering Lake Michigan and extending 20 to 30 miles eastward, and as having a climate that enables cultivation with a success impossible in other regions of the same latitude not similarly protected by the influence of Lake Michigan, which modifies the prevailing winds from the west.

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markets, including Ludington and Manistee, on the edge of the tract, with 30,000 population. The short trip to this district is well worth the time of any man who wants good productive land at a low figure. The prices asked are from $10 Lo $35 and on much of the land $16 per acre. The Swigart Tract, while giving superior advantages, and better soil, asks less for its lands and its terms are so liberal that any man earning wages can buy—$10 to $50 down and $5 to $10 per month on 40 acres. Payments annual, if preferred. That is cheaper tljan paying rent in Indiana. If you should die the farm will be deeded to your family free from further payments. This is a protection which a man buying land on time appreciates. For all cash, there is a discount of 5 per cent. THE SWIGART TRACT comprises over a thousand 40-acre and many larger and smaller farms from which to choose, in a neighborhood of schols, churches, good roads, many shipping and marketing points, new towns, pretty inland lakes and trout streams. The climate is most healthful, water pure as crystal. It's a good place to live and a good place to make money. TF YOU WANT land, you will do well to send for the literature of this tract. It is conservatively written, and with many illustrations. shows what the average man can accomplish. It is free and will be mailed to you. A large map will also be sent if requested. References First National Bank of Chicago. and hundreds of satisfied cusomers.

Excursions leave Chicago at noon, on the P. M. Ry. Train passes only). at 1:25 p. m., and Benton rate from Chicago, Michigan City ichigan. $6. Get tickets after boardoil purchase. Please notify us as comfortably for all. Teams and at Michigan Headquarters.

FULL PARTICULARS can be had by addressing GEORGE W. SWIGART. Owner, 12'i9 First National Bank Building, Chicago, 111., or his agent,

COL. J. E. FROST

GREENFIELD, INDIANA

The second rendition of the cantata, "Ruth, the Moabitess" Sunday evening by the choir of the Bradley M. E. church was equally as popular as was the former rendition, a few months ago. The cantata was repeated Qn the request of many, and the church was crowded from the pulpit to the galleries, many from the country being present.

BIBLE GLASS FORMED

Purpose is Bible Study and Christian Work in the Line of the "Men and Religion Forward Movement."

A number of men of Greenfield met Sunday afternoon in the basement of the library building, and spent an hour in Bible study, and in discussing the desirability of forming a non-sectarian Bible class for men. It was decided to have several informal meetings on Sunday afternoons at 2 o'clock in the library building, and then if sufficient interest is shown, to form a permanent organization for Bible study and for Christian work in the line of the "Men and Religion Forward Movement."

Men from all the churches of Greenfield were in this first meeting, and while the organization is to be strictly non-sectarian, yet it is intended that the work done shall be helpful to all the churches.

Dr. Groff was elected temporary chairman and teacher, and Benton L. Barrett, temporary secretary. It was decided that every one present should be a committee of one to bring others to the next meeting. A great deal of enthusiasm was manifested and it is felt by the men that a large and useful organization will soon be effected. Every man in Greenfield is invited to the next meeting.

The sale at the Tyner farm on Thursday was a partnership sale in all but the machinery and horses. Mrs. Pearl E. Tyner and Fred Hack haveN been running the farm in full partnership for nearly four years. Mr. Hack has retired from the firm hence the sale. Mrs. Hack, her two sons and Mrs. Tyner will run the farm until the year expires, March, 4913.

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GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 11,1912

HANCOCK PEOPLE VIGTIMS or FLOOD

LETTER OF THAD SNOW TO HIS PARTNER TELLS OF A DISTRESSING CONDITION ON

AND ALONG MISSISSIPPI FROM THE BIG FLOOD.

WATER OVER THE FLOORS

Mr. Snow Had to Move Family To the Hayloft—Water Ten to Twenty Feet Deep Over His Land—

Has No Sense of Personal Danger, However—The Children Are Enjoying It.

People here hardly realize the distressing conditions caused by the floods along the Mississippi River, but it is brought close to home by the following letter, written by Thad Snow, son of Capt. and Mrs. Henry Snow, who is nowr located at Charleston, Miss., to his partner there, and copied by Mrs. Snow- and sent to her husband's parents. The letter tells the story vividly and in detail. "April 2, 1912. "Tuesday, 11 o'clock. Thad will be here soon to take us to the house that stands on higher ground than this. Water is creeping into the house. I can not think enough to write. Will copy the letter Thad has written to Mr. Cooper: "No doubt you are following the newspaper reports and know something of the condition here. But this is a phase of human experience, I am sure, that can not be fairly understood by hearsay. I have not been abroad to l^arn of losses elsewhere in the county, but I should think it likely that lives of people as well as stock are the toll of the flood. An overflow from backwater that rises with the swelling of the river is one thing, and the sweeping across of a 15-foot wall of water is another. The breaking down of the levee directly north of us occurred about noon Sunday, March 31st, and by dark the water had about raised to the level of the river. By mid-after-noon we could hear the roar of the waters, as they swept upon us across the cypress. I knew that a break was a possibility the first of the week and I question whether it was duty as well as best interest to help save the levee, or prepare thoroughly for an overflow here on the place. There did not seem to be any great danger to the levee, except on Big Lake border, north of here, and those who should know best were not greatly alarmed. I talked with a government levee expert, who said all that was needed was plucky men, good organization and watchfulness. "Wednesday, April 3d, I took all my men to the levee. It was raining hard and was cold, and it was difficult to get men to wrork. We worked 24 hours without rest, and were wet through. Some negroes worked 60 hours without rest. Thursday was rainy, but not so bad. Thursday night the water rose rapidly and many terrifying breaks occurred. but were handled. Friday was fair and fine, and a prodigious number of bags were laid. We worked Friday night. The water rose about six inches, but seemed under pretty good control. That morning 200 Greeks arrived from St. Louis to reinforce the worn-out workers. We were utterly exhausted and came home Saturday afternoon. The river fell three inches Saturday afternoon. This was no doubt due to a break in a levee somewhere, but was regarded as encouraging. So wre went to bed Saturday night. That we slept goes without saying. I had stakes set in the swamp so I could quickly detect a rise, which would indicate the influx of river water when we rose. Sunday morning I had a man ride to Mr. Steele's farm, where he could telephone for river news. He came back saying that the water was flowing over the levee that all work was stopped and that a break was anticipated any moment. We then worked the rest of the day and until 4 o'clock Monday morning doing what we could. I never saw men more completely exhausted. We had moved about 1,200 bushels of corn by 10 o'clock at night. The stock is at the house under the Pecan tree. There is still land above water there, but very little. (Water covered this ground Monday night). We will probably need to scaffold the mules tomorrow. We had to rob the corn cribs of their roofs in order to have lumber to make foats and scaffolds. Today (Tuesday) it rained in cold and stinging1 torrents all day long. The men were so worn out

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that I had not the heart to have them work out in the rain, and as we had only one boat, we might not have accomplished much. So I had them make two more good strong boats and if there is anything left of the corn we will do our best with it tomorrow. What had become of the logs I do not know, but hope that the thicket at the south end of the log yard has detained them. The boards were nearly all engaged but roads w7ere impassable so that none had been hauled for a long time. We may possibly save a few of them. We are still 'at home.' The water is rushing under the house just a fewinches under the floor, and we expect it to be in the house by daylight. We have been intending to move to the hay loft, but the weather is too cold now. so we may go to the Pecan Tree house tomorrow. The water is nearly ten feet deep in the house west of us. The people have moved everything upstairs. The condition is very distressing their pump is under water which is surely an irony of fate. The houses on the east side of the place are abandoned and about to float away. The fences are holding better than I expected, but many are down. The water flows several feet higher than fence posts in many places and a great deal of driftwood is being swept across the fields. We are expecting a foot more of water within 48 hours. This will leave not a spot of ground above water, and a depth of 15 to 20 feet over low places. We have not had the least sense of personal danger at any time, even while we heard the roar of the oncoming crest across the swamp. I left Bessie and the children shortly after the first rise was noticeable in the swamp. The next I saw of them I came up to the front door in a boat. The children are hilarious and having the time of their lives. I must say, however, that we are not able to take a particularly humorous view of our situation, but it is not the present discomforts that give things a grave aspect. Must go to bed, will write more tomorrow and send letter, if anyone passes in a boat. "Tuesday morning. As I understand the lay of the land, I think it is likely that a direct overflow of our immediate section of black land country has not occurred in many centuries. The river banks on the north are much higher than on the east, hence this country fills up ordinarily from water which backs slowly from the bayou opening into the river on the east of here. That is dead water, with no current, except as the river rise.-* and again as it falls. Now the levee on the east bank holds and that on the north has given away and the river with all its current is flowing through the country to the opening at the southern end of the county. Such an active overflow! Mail boat passing."

IT HAPPENED IN GREENFIELD

And is Happening to Greenfield People Every Week.

The case told below is not an uncommon thing. The same occurs frequently and will continue to happen as long as folks have kidneys and overtax the kidneys.

D. E. Jackson, 211 E. Osage St., Greenfield, Ind., says: "I was in bad shape three years ago when I began the use of Doan's Kidney Pills, procured from Quigley's Drug Store. I suffered from a severe attack of kidney complaint, and my back was so lame that it was almost impossible for me to get about. I could hardly get up after sitting for a while, and stooping or lifting was a difficult operation. I had trouble from kidney secretions, the passages being too frequent, both day and night. In some way Doan's Kidney Pills were brought to my notice and I began tljeir use. The contents of two boxes entirely relieved the lameness in my back and corrected the trouble from my kidneys. I publicly recommended Doan's Kidney Pills at tliat time, and as I have had no serious attacks of kidney complaint since' then, I am glad to give them my re-endorsement."

For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.

Remember the name Doan's— and take no other. 1

Barred Plymouth Rocks, bred to lay and to win, 26 ribbons and two Silver cups in 1912, including Tudianapolis show. Eggs, $1.00 per 15, and up $4.50 per 100 at house. W. T. Baker, Fortville, Ind., R. 2. Residence, mile east of Eden. 29 d&w 4t Th

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The gentle spring is here to stay, The trees begin to bud Snow has melted from the hillsr-

The roads are full of mud.

Service Fee, $20,00.

CtORDON

Also all unmarried persons, between six (6) and twenty-one (21) years of age, who are dependent upon themselves and not in charge of parents or guardian shall be enumerated in the corporation in which they have their permanent residence.

Following persons shall not be enumerated: All persons born since April 30, 1906, and all persons born previous to April 10, 1891.

In case of any parent, guardian or person having charge of any child between the age of six (6) and twenty-one (21) years, aa herein indicated, shall refuse to report to the enumerator any facts requested of such parent or guardian, shall be guilty of misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be fined not less than one or more than ten dollars.

Great care should be taken that no children are overlooked. Distribution of the school funds is based upon the enumeration of the school children and the amount that each corporation receives depends upon its number of children.

Why He Was Late.

"What made you so late?" "I met Smithson." "Well, that is no reason why you should be an hour late getting home to supper." "I know, but I asked him how he was feeling, and he insisted on telling me about his stomach trouble." "Did you tell him to take Chamberlain's Tablets?" "Sure, that is what he needs.

Sold by all dealers.

Charles S. Gant has opened up an insurance office at Noblesville, and will probably move to that city in the near future. He has the agency for the farm department of the Home Insurance Company of New York.

Elmer J. Binford, who returned a few days ago from a business trip to New York City and cities in Canada, reports that Canada is enjoying a period of remarkable business activity and prosperity.

Don't be surprised if you have an attack of rheumatism this spring. Just rub the affected parts freely with Chamberlain's Liniment and it soon disappears. Sold by all dealers.

Fishing time and swimming time will soon be here and they are gladsome times for the boys. Don't you wish you were a boy again?

Rising Sun Stock Farm

-THE HOME OF—

RICHARD EARLE 40265, Record 2:24 1=2, Trial 2:121=4

Showed Eleven Times, Took ELEVEN FIRSTS Greatest speed sire in Indiana, opportunities considered. Son of the °reafc Highwood, greatest producing son of Nutwood. Dam Darkness, dam of Eclictic, 2:15,i^ Highproof, 2:19*4, and Richard Earle, 2:24}-^, a great brood mare by Mambrino King, greatest producing son of Mambrino Patcben.

.V old, weighs 1850 pounds. His colts take the premiums every year. Gordon traces four times to Brilliant (756) four times to Jean Le Blanc (739), four times to Coco (712),three of the greatest Percheron sires the world has ever known. Service Fee $15 00

KING EDWARD

and 1911. Service Fee, $12.50.

MORNING STAR,

Send fer tabulated pedigree. Money payable wheu colt stands and sucks.

GREENFIELD, INDIANA

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Enumeration is Next Thing On the Program Begins the 10th— Some Facts To Be

Remembered.

The time fixed by law for taking the enumeration of school children is from the 10th day of April to the 30th day of April. The report of enumeration is due at the county superintendent's office on the 1st day of May.

The trustee, or person taking enumeration shall list the names of parents, guardians, or other persons having charge of children and shall list the full name and give the exact age of each child enumerated, and shall secure the signature of the parents, guardian, or other persons having charge of such children. Such parents or other persons shall certify to the correctness of the enumeration of children in their charge by oath or affirmation. All unmarried persons between the ages of six (6) and twenty-one (21) years, whose parents or guardians are actual residents of the corporations shall be enumerated.

Percheron Draft Stallion, six years

Mules took first premiums at theHorse Show in 1907, 1908. 1909,-1910

Among the children and other relatives of Mr. Gant were: Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Lewis, Elmer Gant, wife and family Manville H. Gant, wife and family Ed Gant, wife and son Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gant, of this city Freemont Gant and family, of Maxwell George Gant, wife and daughter, Mrs. Josephine Drischell, Mr. and Mrs. Ora Drischell and daughter, Miss Biggerstaff, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Gant. of Marion, and Mr. and Mrs. George Hogle and son, John, of Indianapolis.

In all there were present of the relatives, eight children, thirteen grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

COULDN'T FIND CORPSE.

I Telegraph Operator at St. Paul Was Told to Look For One.

The residents of St. Paul, Ind., are greatly excited. C. E. Hudgsll, telegraph operator at that place, received a wire to the effect that a corpse would arrive there on the Knickerbocker and that he should have help there to assist in removing it from the baggage car. When the train arrived, no corpse could be found and the telegram is now a mystery. The body was supposed to arrive there from California. The supposition is that the message was a delayed April fool joke. —Shelbyville Republican.

Birthday Dinner.

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Burk, of Pratt street, entertained a number of relatives at an elegant dinner Sunday, in honor of the birthday of Mrs. Burk. The guests were H. E. Johnson and wife, Lloyd Johnson and wife, Charles Johnson and family, Robert McConnell and family, and James Comstock and wife. Music was a feature of the day's pleasures.

You will look a good while before you find a better medicine for coughs and colds than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It not only gives relief—it cures. Try it when you have a cough or cold, and you are certain to be pleased with the prompt cure which it will effect.

For sale by all dealers.

Miss Marcia Brower spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brower at Warrington.

Dr. Noble, of Indianapolis, and Dr. O. S. Heller operated on T. I. Selman today for a growth on the face.

Fof rheumatism you will find nothing better than Chamberlain's Liniment. Try it and see how quickly it gives relief. For sale by all dealers.

J. C. Vance has returned from Martinsville, where he took treatment for rheumatism.,- „. -4/

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THE ANNUAL DINNER OF THE GANT FAMILY

In Honor of the Birthday of Eli R. Gant, Who is Four-Score and Three Years of Age—Many

Relatives Attended.

The annual dinner of the Gant family, in honor of the birthday of Eli R. Gant, was given Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Lewis, and was an enjoyable occasion.

Mr. Gant is four-score and three years old and still enjoys life with a keen zest. Sunday he was surrounded by about fifty of his relatives and friends, and the occasion will long be remembered by him and all who participated.

The featuie of the day's program was the elegant dinner in honor of Mr. Gant.

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