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SEVERAL FATALLY

WHEN MARSHALL NOTIFICATION STAND COLLAPSED AT INDIANAPOLIS TUESDAY AF- '. TERNOON, CARRYING 450

PEOPLE TO PAVEMENT WITH IT— JUDGE PARKER

SPEAKING.

J. E. McCULLOUGH IN LIST

Of the Slightly Injured Many Prominent Democrats and Half a Hundred Women Were Hurt,

Some Very Seriously and Probably Fatally—Injured Hurried to the Hospitals and Cared For— Absence of Wild Excitement Usually Attending Such Accidents Was Noted.

"'Nearly 100 persons were injured, several probably fatally, when the grand stand behind the speakers' platform gave way and sank to the ground Tuesday afternoon during the Marshall notification exercises, held in the open air at Vermont and Meridian streets. In the list of injured were state officials, Democratic organization officials and many private citizens. Approximately one-third of the injured persons were women. "Judge Alton B. Parker, of New York, chairman of the notification -committee, had proceeded with his address for about ten minutes when the great stand, 60 feet long and 30 feet wide, swayed twice and then sank to the pavement, carrying with it more than 450 persons. "Judge Parker har reached a climax in his arraignment of the Republican and Progressive parties. Suddenly a pall of quiet fell across the multitude that had crowded about the corner of Vermont and Meridian streets to witness the notification of the Indiana Governor of his selection by the Democrats of the nation for vice president. There was a slow, grinding. noise, and the speaker stopped, turning toward the suddenly shifted interest center. In an instant the heavily loaded platform had crumpled, and passed from the sight of those in front. "There was an intense silence as the mammoth stand swayed slightly to the east, then back to the west. Then a heavy timber snapped with a little explosion. Women put their handkerchiefs to their eyes to shut out the sight. Still no one in the great crowd about the collapsing grand stand moved. As the center of the stand sank from the sight of those in front, men and women turned and fled toward Pennsylvania street. "One little section of the stand in the northwest corner stood for a single second after the remainder of the platform had gone down. Then it collapsed." Indianapolis Star.

Among the list of slightly injured was James E. McCullough, of this city, who suffered injuries to his back that may cause him considerable trouble. Robert I. Marsh, also well known here, was injured about the limbs. More than half *p?of the injured people were women. mr Jacob Wo'essner, sheriff of Map^rion county, was injured internally and his jaw was broken. The list W .- of injured includes men and womtl§! en from every part of Indiana, and prominent Democrats from all over Mr the country.

Selling Trick Numbers. A man operating a jewelry stand, who was selling numbers that could easily be manipulated to his advantage, was caused to close up his shop and leave the streets yesterday afternoon by the officers.

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JFor Sale—Two good colts, coming two years old. One a draft gelding, the other a general purpose filly, well bred both colts are gentle and broke to the halter.' Valentine Fox, Greenfield Route 6, South and near Stop 36, T. H. I. & E. 19d6-wl-pd

Lost Pair of black rim nose glasses in black leather case. Finder return to this office. Reward. 20d3-wl

suit has been filed by Jesse E. Williams for the appointment of a guardian for-Sirry G. Williams.

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WERE FOUR ARRESTS

Deal of Excitement.

There were four arrests Tuesday evening in an assault and battery case. One pleaded guilty, and two were found guilty and were fined $1.00 and costs. One case, that of Charles Woorlan, was continued.

The four parties arrested were Gus Walsh, Midge Herron, Lawrence Inlow and Charles Woorlan. They were charged with assault and battery on Marcus Jackson, a young man of near Pendleton, who is yisitng Stephen Jackson and attending the Horse Show. One of the young men gave the officers a chase, and was arrested in the southeast part of town, and considerable excitement was caused in that community.

ELEPHANT HNDS A FIG WflHIIT

Pachyderm Meets Soul Mate in Gentry Bros.' Zoo—Massive Animal Learns Humble Porker is His Worthy Friend

Animals widely diversified by nature often form queer attachments and find singular affinities when thrown together in one aggregation. Nowhere else in the world is this more vividly demonstrated than in the case of an elephant and a barnyard hog, comprising a part of the menagerie with Gentry Bros, shows, which will exhibit in this city, Tuesday, August 27th.

When Gentry Bros—the pioneers in trained animal shows began their career they had but little more than confidence in themselves and their ability as trainers and business men. They started with the lowly animals. Their first troupe numbered nothing more than a few ponies, a few dogs, and two common house cats. As trainers they became great students of animal nature. From that small beginning they have enlarged and improved their exhibition until now the elephant of India, with his greatest adversary, the leopard, are found in the menagerie.

After acquiring two elephants years ago, their greatest task was to teach them English, and then train them. This was done after long practice and great patience. The pachyderms from Asia were willing creatures. As they went through their little courses, they became quite Americanized.

When the elephants were first introduced in Gentry Brothers' winter quarters, the other animals held aloof from them. But after a few months of contact the creatures in that great performing family came to know each other. "Casey," the trained pig, became an inseparable companion of "King' the elephant. One day a trainer noticed "Casey" walk deliberately up to the elephant. The largest of all creatures was lying down. After a couple of grunts, which the elephant returned, the pig got busy. With his rough nose he began scratching the elephant's back and the pachyderm was in his seventh heaven.

Now, whenever "Casey" is unleashed he spends most of his time in the elephant ring. When the elephants go for water he goes with them. In fact, "Casey" and "King" are the stanchest friends around the zoo. Both will be here when Gentry Brothers Shows exhibit in this city next Tuesday. For Tuesday only, admission is reduced to 25 and 35 cents.

Farm Sold.

John M. McGill sold and exchanged for Otto Montgomery, of this county, his farm of 160 acres in Union county, Ind., to Mr. Wolf, of Bluffton, Ind., for fifteen thousand dollars. In the deal Montgomery gets seven large modern properties located in the business part of Bluffton, Ind., and the balance in cash. This makes a thirty thousand dollar real estate jdeal. Montgomery will open a real estate office in Greenfield. wtl-23dl

Wanted—Everybody to see the People's Gate, at Fritch & McBanes' blacksmith shop. A. G. Williams, agent. 19d5-wl-pd

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Reeves were the guest* of Mrs. W. H. H. Rock Wednesday evening.

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AND THREE CONVICTED

Assault and Battery Cases Before Mayor Midnight Hunt For One Party Caused Great

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PRIZES AWARDED' TO BEST HORSES

Animals Are Shown in the Differ ent Classes and Best in Each Class Given Prizes—Only a

Few Mules—The Foot Race Winners.

While the number of horses shown this year is not so large as in some former years, they are a good grade of animals in the various classes. There were a very few mules, but those shown were good ones. The classes and awards are as follows:

Class No. 1.—Draft Horses. Best stallion, 4 years old and over, twflo entries Hodgins, first Wm. Furry, seconcj.

Best stallion, 3 years old and under 4, one entry L. H. Pratt, first. Best stallion, 2 years old and under 3 not filled.

Best stallicjn, 1 year old and under 2, three entries L. E. Helbert, first Ben Burk, second.

Best suckling stallion colt, three entries H. Jackson, first L. H. Pratt, second.

Best gelding or mare, 4 years old or over five entries Denny Bros., first H. Jackson, second.

Best gelding or mare, 3 years old and under 4 two entries Mr. Hodgins, first Mr. Souder, second.

Best gelding or mare 2 years old and under 3 nine entries Hodgins, first C. M. Wyse, second.

Bert, gelding or mare, 1 year old and under 2 six entries C. M. Wyse, first H. Jackson, second.

Bert mare colts three entries Mr. Hodgins, first J. F. Strahl, second.

Stallion showing three or more best colts, one entry Hodgins, first. Mares showing three or more best colts, one entry H. Jackson, first.

Best draft team owned by one man three entries Abe Romack, first C. M. Wyse, second.

Mules.

Best pair, 3 years old and over one entry Wm. Bundy, first. Best pair, 2 years old and under 3 one entry L. F. Miller, first.

Best yearling mules one entry S. F. Miller, first. Best suckling mule one entry R. White.

Ladies' Harness and Hitch. This feature was postponed until later in the program.

Foot Race.

Six entries Boss Jones, as usual, won first, a ten-pound bucket of lard. Dewey Brewer, second, won a sack of flour. Howard Tague, third, won bucket of sorghum molasses. Dave Kiger, fourth, won a quart of ice cream. Don Gillespie, fifth, won a foot ball. Peter Bender, sixth, won $1.00 worth of bread checks.

Best stallion, 4 years old and over four entries Porter Copeland, first Claude Wilson, second.

Best stallion, 3 years old and under 4 two entries James Warrick, first Henry Brothers, second. Sections 20 and 21 were not filled.

Best suckling colt one entry A. J. Richey, first. Section 23 was not filled.

Mares and Geldings.

Best 4 year old and over four entries Jesse Simmons, first Cort Souder, second.

Best 3 year old and under 4 six entries Charles Keyton, first Harold Walton, second.

Best 2 year old and under 3 four entries A. J. Richey, first W. K. Boyd, second.

Best 1 year old and under 2 two entries Robert Jackson*, first. Best suckling colt three entries E. Jessup, first Charles Nichols, second. Section 29 not filled. .Pony Show.

Best double pony outfit one entry Npble Troy, first.

Carl Weber is busy at his nurseries, located on West Main street, and two ''and one-half miles south of town, budding apple, pear, peach and cherry stocks, of which he has over 150,000 this season to bud. He planted on his West Main street ground, 90,000 apples, grafted to 45 varieties, suitable for home use or market. Mr. Weber states that he has a fine block of 3-year-old apples for this fall's trade also pear, cherry, plum, peach, small fruits and ornamentals, and solicits your inquiries. 15d-wl

Bibles For Hotel.

The Methodist church at New Castle has raised 160 and will place a Bible in each. of the eiglity-flve rooms of the Bundy Hotel.

LEAVES PORTLAND AND NOW HAS POSITION AT THE FALLS

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Coffey have received a letter from their son,, Bert O. Coffey, who has been at Portland, Ore., for several years, in which he states that he has left Portland and taken a position as manager of the shoe department of the Edward C. Pease Company store at The Falls, a' city of 7,000 inhabitants, 88 miles from Portland.. Mr. Cofl'ey formerly had charge of the shoe department of the J. Ward Walker store in this city, before going to Oregon. He has married since going there, and has one child.

Mrs. J. M. Larrimore, of this city, and her daughter, Mrs. M. H. Lichliter, of St. Louis, have returned from a pleasant stay of a few weeks at Chautauqua, New York.

Are Charges Made By Charles Campbell Against Wife in a •Suit For Divorce—Other

Sensational Charges.

Charles G. Campbell makes some sensational charges against his wife Anna Campbell, in his suit for a divorce, which was filed Wednesday. He says she refused to cook his meals and that he was compelled to get up and prepare his own breakfast before going to work. That she was untidy in her work and when she did prepare his meals it was at irregular times and were of canned eatables instead of home cooking.

He charges specifically that on the morning of the 19th of August she threw a cup of hot coffee at him, and broke the cup on his head. He charges that she whips their fifteen months old child unmercifully and also starves it.

He. asks for the custody of the child,, alleging that the defendant threatens to take it to Ireland with her. They have been living at Mohawk and were married August 24, 1910. ..

RELIEVE YOUR LAME MUSCLES.

A. C. Pilkenton Drug Co. Has Guaranteed Remedy for Lameness.

If you are lame, use Rexall Rubbing Oil. It is the one remedy that we feel we c,an conscientiously recommend to persons suffering from any kind of muscle lameness or stiffness, whether caused by cold, overwork, strain, bruise, or rheumatism, or other ailment.

We know what Rexall Rubbing Oil is made of. We know that dozens of people in this immediate vicinity swear by it. They say it is the best and quickest relief from all forms of lameness that they have ever used. We couldn't afford to guarantee it to you if we didn't know that it had been so successful in other cases. Our business standing and reputation depends upon the merit of whatever we recommend, and if we did not know that Rexall Rubbing Oil is good for muscle lameness, we would not tell you so.

Can you ask more proof of our sincerity than this? And can you reasonably experiment -with any other remedy, when you have an opportunity to try this one entirely at our risk, with our pledge behind it that if it does not help you as you. think it ought to, we will give back your money? Rexall Rubbing Oil costs 19 and 35 cents. Sold in this community only at our store. The Rexall Store. A. C. Pilkenton Drug Co. wl-22d3

ASKS FOR DIVORCE AND CHARGES ABANDONMENT

Ida B. Utt has filed suit for a divorce from Enoch Utt. They were married May 26, 1904, and she alleges that he abandoned her on November 12, 1909, and has made no provisions for her support since that date.

W. F. Spangler has filed a suit against the Ada New M. E. church, of East Greenfield et al., to foreclose a mechanic's lien for $550.

A suit has ben filed by Theo T. Powers against C. M. Hill, for recision and cancellation of deed.

Lost—A gold watch fob, Friday evening, on the streets of Greenfield.' Finder please return it to Gray Bros. Reward*: 10d!5-wt

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Henry B. Powers Dead. Henry B. Powers, of Indianapolis, died on Thursday evening at 11 o'clock. The funeral services were conducted at the Gem Methodist church Sunday morning, beginning at 11 o'clock. The interment was held at the Philadelphia cemetery. The deceased formerly resided in the vicinity of Gem.

Dr. Kfed Mrs. R. I. Bell have returned from a trip through the northern part of Indiana. They made the trip in their automobile, and had a most delightful time. They report fishing fine. They spent most of the time at Lakes Wa*rasee, Webster and Winona.

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"TWO FAVORITES" with GENTRY BROS. SHOW.

WERE MED SIXTYJEAIS AGO

Mr. and Mrs. Fielden Meek Married in This City, Celebrated Anniversary at Chiilieothe,

Missouri, Where They Have Lived 50 Years

Below is printed an account of the celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Fielden Meek, of Chiilieothe, Mo. The account of the celebration was taken from the Chiilieothe papers. Mr. Meek is a brother of Jared C. Meek, of this city, and Mrs. Lorenda Eastes, of Buck Creek township. This office is under obligation to Mrs. W. T. Dillman, of Mt. Comfort, for the account of the event. Mrs. Dillman is a niece of Mr. Meek. Fielden Meek will be remembered by many of the older citizens of this city. He left Greenfield about 1856. "Mr. and Mrs. John F. Meek, two of Chillicothe's oldest and most highly esteemed residents, are quietly celebrating their sixtieth wedding anniversary today at their home on South Locust street. All of the children and other descendants of this worthy couple enjoyed a reunion and family dinner at noon. "Mr. Meek, who is 88 years old, and Mrs. Meek, 77, were married at Greenfield, Ind., sixty years ago today. They came to Chiilieothe in 1856, over a half century ago, and have resided here continuously since that time. When Mr. and Mrs. Meek located in Chiilieothe there was little more than a village here, and the surrounding country pretty sparsely settled. Mr. Meek was a contractor and builder for many years, and erected many buildings in Chiilieothe and Northwest Missouri. He served with distinction throughout the Mexican and Civil Wars, and is one of the two surviving veterans of the Mexican war now living in this county. "Mrs. Meek is enjoying fine, health and persjonafly attends to all of her housework. She is a noble wife and mother, and has reared a family of children of whom she may well be proud. "The children present at the reunion and sixtieth anniversary are as folows: H. O. Meek, of Brunswick Mrs. Graham Cooper, of Kansas City James E., Basil J., John F. Jr., and Alf. M. Meek, all of Chiilieothe. "Mr. and Mrs. Meek were the recipients of a number of handsome presents from their children and other relatives. "The five sons measured 30 feet, 10 inches combined weight, 953 pounds."

THE SALVATION ARMY IS

Gen. Wm. Booth Dies at London, Age 83 Years—Death Followed Operation For Removal of

Cataract His Successor Not Known

Gen. William Booth, age 83 years, founder and leader of the Salvation Army, is dead at his London home. His death followed an operation some time ago for the removal of a cataract from his eye.

Public interest now centers in the .question of a successor to the late commander.' Under the constitution of the Salvation Army, the general was to nominate his successor. That Gen. Booth did several years ago, placing the name in a sealed envelope which was deposited with the Salvation Army's lawyers, with instructions that it* should not be opened until after his death. While nobody knows what name the envelope incloses, the general belief among the Salvation Army is that it will prove to be that of his son, Bramwell Booth, who for thirty years has been its chief of staff.

THE BALDWIN BABY WOli FIRST PRIZE

Mistake in the List as Published Bond Baby Won First in the Special Prize Award.

Nellie May Baldwin, baby of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar M. Baldwin, who live on a farm northeast of Philadelphia, was awarded first prize at the baby show Tuesday, irstead of Ernest Bond, who was awarded a prize in the special contcst, conducted by Mayor Myers. The mistake was made because of the confusion at the close of the contest-.*

CHARITIES CONFERENCE

Of Indiana Will Be Held at Logansport October 12 to 15.

The State Conference of Charities will be held at Logansport, October 12th to 15th, inclusive. The opening session will be on Saturday evening, the 12th, when a number of addresses will be given. On Sunday morning addresses will be made in the Logansport churches by the visiting delegates. On Sunday afternoon, Gov. Thomas Marshall will address a mass meeting. The other sessions will be the regular routine business of the boards which will hold sessions morning, afternoon and evening throughout the remaining three days.

Marriage Licenses.

Harvey Russelo to Miss Gertrude Vance. William P. Newsom1 to Emma White.

John A. Schneider to Ellen C. Lindstrom. Fred H. Pope to Eva Lee Moore.

Lost—A man's blue serge sack coat with an almost invisible brown stripe size about 38. Oxidized silver buttons. Finder leave same at Kinder's garage on East Main St. 2id3-wl-pd