Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 20 June 1912 — Page 3

BANKS AND STOCK

SEVEN BANKS IN COUNTY HAVE CAPITAL STOCK OF $235,000, OWNED BY 134 PEOPLE,

REPRESENTING MANY THOUSANDS IN WEALTH.

STOCK IS VERY VALUABLE

And Runs Above Par Value in All of the Banks—Capital State Bank Quotes Cash Value at $125—The

First National Bank of Fortville Has the Largest Number of Stock holders and Citizens Bank Here the Smallest Number.

The Hancock county banks, seven in number, having a capital stock of $235,000 and 134 stockholders, all seem to be prospering, as the true cash value of their stock is quoted above the par value in each instance. An analysis of the statement of the banks to the assessors is as follows:

The Farmers' National Bank of Wilkinson has $25,000 capital stock or 250 shares, the par value of each share being $100, and the true cash value being $110, or a total cash value of stock $27,500. There are twenty-nine stockholders, the largest being S. C. Staley, of Indianapolis, who owns 56 shares. The next largest stockholder is J. F. Evans, who owns 40 shares.

The New Palestine Bank has $10,4)00 capital stock, or 100 shares of the value of $100 each, held by four men, Edward Fink. John H. Binford Estate, Henry Fralich, Charles J. Richman, each owning 25 shares.

The Fortville State Bank has a capital stock of $25,000. or 250 shares of the value of $100 each, held by five men, Isom W. Denney, James M. Cook, Jesse P. Cook, Emerson F. Cohen. James W. Trittipo, each owning 50 shares.

The Citizens Bank of Greenfield "has a capital stock of $50,000, or 500 shares of the par value of $100 each and the true cash value of $102.60 each. These shares are held by three men, James R. Boyd, 160 shares, Geo. H. Cooper. 320 shares and Wm. B. Bottsford, 20 shares.

The Greenfield Banking Company has $50,000 capital stock, or 500 shares of the value of $100 each. There are thirteen stockholders. John R. Moore holding the largest number of shares, or 120. and Chas. Barr holding 100 shares.

The Capital State Bank has a capital stock of $50,000. or 500 shares of the par value of $100 each and a true cash value of $125 each. The shares are owned by 39 people, living in Greenfield, Carthage, Hutchinson, Ivan., Ft. Steilacoom, Wash., Charlottesville, Shelton, Nebraska, and Anderson. Nathan C. Binford and the John H. Binford estate each own 50 shares, and J. L. Binford owns 48 shares.

The First National Bank of Fortville has a capital stock of $25,000, or 250 shares of the par value of $100 each, and a true cash value of $102 each. The shares are owned by 41 people, the largest stockholder being John F. Johnson, who owns 26 shares.

Mrs. M. A. McLaughlin, 512 Jay St., LaCrosse, Wis., writes that she suffered all kinds of pains in her back and hips on account of kidney trouble and rheumatism. "I got some of Foley Kidney Pills and after taking them for a few days, there was a wonderful change in my case, for the pain entirely left my back and hips and I am thankful there is such a medicine as Foley Kidney Pills." M. C. Quig-( ley.

Lost —Between the Index Store and Pratt street, a package containing white gloves, ribbon and buttons. Finder return to J. Ward Walker's store. 15d3—wl-p

Misses Martha and Ellis Coffin and Mabel Kiser, of Blue River township, left this morning for Terre Haute, to take a twelve weeks course in Indiana State Normal.

There will be an ice cream festival at Jessup's School House, in Blue River township, Friday evening, June 21st. 15d3-wl-p

Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wilson, of Chicago, who have been spending the last week with his mother, Mrs. Martha Wilson, left this morning for a few days' visit with friends at Rochester.

Herbert Fink is spending a few days with Martin Eastburn in Benton county.

The above is an etching made North Pennsylvania Street, thirty-

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WAGON IE BIHD

BEFORE AND AFTER REMODEUNG A BEAUTIFUL GREENFIELD HOME

Mrs. Trees was sitting on the porch when the team started to run and she started into the house. She had a narrow escape from being struck by the wagon tire which just touched her clothing. The horses ran into a telephone pole and one was thrown and so badly hurt that it had to be left in the care of a veterinary surgeon.

The large barn of Albert Walker and residence of Frank Bridges, both of Brown township, were badly damaged by the storm Sunday. Several other small losses occurred.

W. S. King has sold his property on East Main street to Otto Montgomery, of Jackson township, who will move to this city September 1.

of the home of five years ago.

This picture shows the same Home as it stands today, after being remodeled. This is one of the most attractive homes in the city and is admired by every one, especially strangers who visit here.

Tire Flew Through the Air and Came Down on Porch of Jas. Trees, Narrowly Missing Mrs. Trees.

The team of Hays Bentley became frightened at a rural delivery wagon near the old creamery on South State street Monday noon as he was driving to town, and ran away, causing a great deal of excitement. When the wagon ran against the curbing with great violence, one of the tires bursted and flew into the air with great force, trimming limbs from a cherry tree and coming down on the porch of James R. Trees, breaking two boards in the floor and tearing a part of the banister away.

GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1912

A. J. Banks, on

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GET ROAD CONTRACT

Will Build Adam L. Sivard ThreeMile Road for $9,247—Three Other Bidders Supplies Contracts.

The County (Commissioners met in special session Saturday and took up the matter of the Adam L. Sivard three-mile road in Blue River township. Bids were opened and the contract was awarded to Boucher & McCord, who agreed to build it for $9,247. There were three other bidders—J. B. Knight, Fry & Company and James A. Parish.

The contract for dry goods at the poor farm was awarded to the J. Ward Walker Company, and the contract for groceries was awarded to Harry G. Strickland.

The friends in this city and county of Mr. and Mrs. William Lindley, of Chicago, have received announcement of the birth of a fine baby. Mr. Lindley is well known in this city and formerly resided at Wilkinson.

Owen Bodkin and family, of Knightstown, spent Saturday night and Sunday morning with Mr. and Mrs. John Hinchman on route 8.

Township Bible School Convention. Center Township Bible School Convention will meet at the Christian church next Sunday, June 22d at 2:30 p. m. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.

We have taken the agency for the well-known

AKRON TRUSS

and are prepared to fit trusses that fit.

This is the truss with the Sponge Rubber Pad and positively will not slip.

We carry the Single Elastic, Single Reversible, Double Reversible and many other styles of trusses.

If you are interested in goods of this kind, don't fail to see our line.

A. C. Pilkenton Drug Co.

A PRETTY HOME WEDDING

The McCord-Wright Nuptials Solemnized at the Bride's Home.

A pretty home wedding of the early summer was that of Miss Hazel Wright, youngest daughter of Mrs. R. C. Wright, and Will F. McCord, of McCordsville, which took place the evening of June 12th at the home of the bride's brother-in-law and sister, Mr., and Mrs. Gus E. Smith. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. J. Fred, of Swayzee, Ind. A color scheme of green, white and pink was observed in the various rooms. Miss Ona Hinds played the wedding march as the bridal party decended the stairs and during the ceremony.

The ceremony room was arranged with an altar of ferns which was banked high before the mantel and a canopy of smilax. The room was further adorned with bunches of field daisies. The dining room was decorated with streamers of smilax and bunches of pink and white roses on the table. The attendants were Miss Florence Hunt, of Gary, Ind., maid of honor Dorothea Fred and Ruth McCord, niece and sister, respectively, of the bride and groom, acted as flower bearers.

The bride entered the ceremony room with her brother, who gave her in marriage. She wore a simple gown of white voile trimmed in fillet lace and carried lillies of the valley, with streamers of smilax, which hung to the hem of her gown. Miss Hunt was dressed in white voile and carried an armful of white daisies. The flower bearers were dressed in pink silk frocks and carried daisies.

Mr. and Mrs. McCord will be at home to their friends in McCordsville. The guests from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fred and daughter, of Swayzee Benjamin Wright, of Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rock, of Greenfield Miss Florence. Hunt, of Gary, and Geo. and Lena Thompson, of Fishers Mr. and Mrs. John Collins, of Greenfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Ridgeway, of Indianapolis.

List of Allowances

Made by the Board of County Commissioners at a special meeting, held Saturday, June 15, 1912: Gfld. Bridge & Sewer Co., bal. on Manche bridge $880.00 Elliott Fisher Co.. work on book typewriter at auditor's office Oscar Heller, salary as co. physician James A. Parish, estimate on

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2.70

50.00

Jackson et al. road 260.00 Jesse Ash, supt Manche brdg James A. Cleary. eng Manche bridge .. ..' II. Ii. Thomas, insurance on jail

28.00

140.00

90.00

LAWRENCE WOOD. Auditor.

Dr. Wrilliam H. Streng, of Richmond, 111., was in Greenfield Monday with his brother, Dr. F. S. Streng, of Fairview, Shelby county. Dr. W. H. Streng is a Shelby'county boy and went to Illinois four years ago, where he practices medicine. He was called to his old home a few days ago by the sickness of his wife, who became sick while visiting relatives in Shelby county. His wife is better and hopes to be able to Return home in a few days. His brother, Dr. F. S. is a veterinary surgeon and practices at Fairview.

Dorset t-Justice.

A marriage license has been issued to Anthony B. Dorsett and Miss Ada B. Justice, both of this city. Both the young people are 23 years old. Mr. Dorsett is a son of J. E. Dorsett, of Randall Place addition, and Miss Justice is a daughter of Mrs. Emma Justice, of North State street.

The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Leslie J. Naftzger, at the M. E. parsonage Monday evening. The young couple have the best wishes of their many friends.

Divorce is Granted.

The suit for divorce by Eliza Outland from James Outland was heard by the court and the divorce granted on payment of costs by the plaintiff, the defendant being a non-resident.

Mr. and Mrs. George Ferris entertained at Sunday dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Onas Rafferty, John Ferris, of Arlington, and Pete Northum, of Rushville.

Mrs. Mary Heim and son, King, are spending a few days with the former's daughter, Mrs. Ed Parris, at New Castle.

Death of An Infant.

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hunt, east of the city, died this morning.

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In Complaint For Divorce, Custody of Children and Alimony— Says Her Husband Beat Her —Were Married in 1900.

In her complaint for a divorce, custody of the children and $500 alimony, Louetta Hunt charges her Husband, Benjamin F. Hunt, with cruel and inhuman treatment. Sh* alleges that she had been beaten and wounded by the defendant, and had been compelled to take their three children arid seek refuge among strangers for protection. She says the defendant has an ungovernable temper and that because she feared he would do her some great bodily injury, she was forced to take the children and abandon him on April 30th last, and that -ic has been supporting herseir riid children since. She says that they own, jointly, property worth $1,500 and asks for $500 alimony, p-.ci the custody of their three children, Chester Webb, age 11 Alta Myrtle, age 10, and Vera Inez, age 8 yea:s.

HOW THEY WERE CAUGHT USED THE HONEY BEE JUICE

Five Men Fined Here For Electrocuting Fish Were Under Suspicion Some Time By the

Honey Bee Officials.

The officials of the Honey Bee Traction Line have been notified of a discovery made by a game warden of Indianapolis Thursday night, which resulted in the arrest of five Indianapolis men for electrocuting fish, and which clears up a mysterious pull on the power of the line between Maxwell and Mohawk, noticed almost every night for some time, says the New Castle Courier.

Evidence that fish were being killed in some manner in Sugar Creek near the Honey Bee Line, was noticed several days ago and the game warden began an investigation. Suspicion centered on several Indianapolis men, who have been in the habit of going out from the city every night in an automobile to fish. Their accustomed fishing hole on Sugar Creek was closely watched Thursday night, and the men were caught placing a wire, which was attached to the feed wire to the trolley of the traction line, in the water.

Finds Cure for Epilepsy After Years of Suffering

"My daughter was afflicted with epileptic fits for three years, the attacks coming every few weeks. We employed several doctors but they did her no good. About a year ago a heard of Dr.

Miles' Nervine, and it certa'nly has proved a blessing to our little girl. She is now apparently cured and is enjoying the best of health. It la over a year sine* she has had a flt. We cannot speak too highly

of Dr. Miles' Nervine." MRS. FRANK ANDERSON, Comfrey, Minn.

Thousands of children in the United States who are suffering from attacks of epilepsy are a burden and sorrow to their parents, who would give anything to restore health to the sufferers.

Dr. Miles' Nervine

is one of the best remedies known for this affliction. It has proven beneficial in thousands of cases and those who have used it have the greatest faith in it. It is not a "cure-all," but a reliable remedy for nervous diseases. You need not hesitate to give it a trial.

Sold by all Druggists. If the first bottl* fails to benefit your money Is rsturnedMILHS MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind.

Took a Flying Trip.

The barn of W. A. Preas, in the northern part of this county was in the path of the cyclone Sunday and considerable damage was done. Mr. Preas had just returned from church and was driving into the barn when the storm struck it.

The wind lifted the buggy in which Mr. Preas was riding and carried it to an adjoining field. The rig was demolished but Mr. Preas was only slightly bruised.

Mrs. Albert A. Randall, of Bernridge, Minn., who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coffin and other relatives and friends for several weeks, left for her "home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Randall formerly lived in this city.

WHITE CHILD

E BORN IN GREENHELO

JARED C. MEEK.

Jared C. Meek, of this city, celebrated his eighty-fourth birthday last Saturday. Mr. Meek was born 15, 1828, and has lived in Greenfield and vicinity all his life.

Mr. Meek was the first white child born in Greenfield and has watched its growth from a few cabins in a wilderness and swamp to its present beautiful proportions. His father, Jeremiah Meek, kept a tavern in a two-story log cabin, which stood on the site of the present Goble printing plant. It was in this cabin that Mr. Meek was born. At that time the National Road had not been built, and the cabin faced the south, where the old State Road passed over the ground now occupied by the county jail. The National Road was not built until 1830-33.

Mr. Meek began learning the blacksmith trade in 1848 under George Plummer. whose shop was located where Dr. C. K. Bruner's office now stands. He worked at his trade for 55 years, or until his eyesight failed to such a degree that he had to quit-

He served in the Civil War, volunteering in 18G2 in the Fifth Indiana Regiment, Company G, and served three years and one month. His regiment was in twenty-one battles of record, and Mr. Meek was in the siege of Knoxville. He was honorably discharged and has been drawing a well deserved pension, which was increased to $30 a month, recently by a special act of Congress and almost came as a birthday present.

Mr. Meek is intimately acquainted with all the early history of Greenfield and her people of those days. His father was one of the prominent citizens of his day. He was Judge of the Probate Court of this county seven years, and of Wayne county fourteen years. He was appointed by William Henry Harrison, Territorial Governor of Indiana. He kept the first tavern at a time when immigration was accomplished mostly on horseback. He laid out the first plat of Greenfield and donated the ground for the court house in Meek's Reserve and also donated the ground for the first M. E. church south of the railroad.

Mr. Meek remembers that the first tailor shop in Greenfield was in his father's tavern, and it was started by Jonathan Dunbar. The first blacksmith shop was run by Noah Perry in the southeast corner of the old Gooding block.

Notwithstanding his advanced age and his hard work and service in the army, Mr. Meek is very well preserved and walks from his home on West Fifth street and back several times a week and was down town on his birthday, talking with his many friends.

JUST LIKE A MULE.

Kicked Little Girl Who Patted it On the Head. The 5 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Wells, living on. the Charles Phillips farm, southwest of Arlington, was painfully injured Friday evening about dark, when she was kicked in the face by a mule. The little girl was walking along a path with her father when they met a mule in the path, and the child reached out and patted the animal on the head. It whirled around and kicked, striking the child in the mouth, splitting the lip from the nose down, and knocking out several teeth. Dr. A. G. Shauck was called and was compelled to chloroform the child before sewing up the wound.—Rushville Jacksonian.

Good Summer Sign.

A pretty good sign that summer is here is the fact that the rays of the sun set fire to a man's coat at Petersburg, Ind., yesterday by over heating some matches in his pocket, while the coat was hanging out on

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line.