Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 10 October 1912 — Page 6

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ED CITIZEN, PASSED AWAY AT HOME

A MAN OF STERLING WORTH

Who Won Succcss By His Iloncsiy, Industry and Close Application to Business—Was Farmer as Well as Business Man and Raised Fine

Cattle He Came to Greenfield in 1858.

Andrew J. Banks died at his home on North Pennsylvania street Monday evening, October 7, 1912, aged 82 years, 1 month and 12 days. He was born in Wayne county, near Harrisburg, August 26, 1830. His father was Adam Banks, a native of Virginia, who entered a farm in Wayne county in the pioneer days of Indiana. The mother of the deceased was a native of the State of Georgia, and her maiden name was Susanna Kolb.

Mr. Banks grew to manhood on the farm which his father entered. He was educated in the district schools and taught several terms before engaging in the mercantile business. Before, reaching his majority, Mr. Banks was connected with some wealthy stock buyers in the section of the state in which he lived, and for several years was in a position of trust and responsibility that few boys of his age experienced. It was a business experience that greatly benefited him in after years, and he referred to the experiences with pleasure as lie grew older.

Mr. Banks came to Greenfield in 1858, and became the junior member of the firm of Banks, Wallace I

& Banks, general merchants. On July 24, 1859 he and Miss Viola Harvey, of Wayne county, near Milton, -were married and in a short time he took charge of a branch store •of the firm of Banks, Wallace & Banks, at Morristown, with which he was connected until the .latter part of November, 1860, whqn he Teturned to Greenfield, immediately after the national election of tiiat a

Mr. Banks put in the first exclusive line of hardware ever carried by a merchant in Hancock cotfnty.

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GREENFIELD'S OLDEST BUSINESS MAN PASSED AWAY MONDAY EVENING

ANDREW J. BANKS

ANDREW BANKS, GREENFIELD'S OLDEST BUSINESS MAN AND MOST HIGHLY RESPECT

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He continued in the hardware and implement business until in 1896, when he sold his stock of goods to Gibbs and Thomas, after which time he and his son, Luman, engaged in business which included plumbing, furnaces, melal and slate roofing, etc.

In business Mr. Banks possessed characteristics which were peculiarly his own. By nature lie was a very quiet and modest man. So much so, indeed, that but for his industry and good judgment he would probably never have made a success in the mercantile business, ft was his constant endeavor" to carry the very best quality of every line of goods. He never talked of price, but always pointed out the superior merit of the best class of goods. A square deal was his business creed, and he liked to sell his customers goods that he could guarantee.

These characteristics, with his close application and frugality, made him one of Greenfield's most successful business men, and enabled him to surround himself and family with the substantial comforts of life. His early life on the farm so impressed him that he never could get entirely away from it, and so he purchased a farm northeast of this city more than forly years ago, and took great pride in clearing, draining and improving it until now it is one of the best farms in the county, and in a high state of cultivation. In his declining years, it has been one of his greatest pleasures to go to his farm and look over the crops and the stock. He especially liked his fine cattle, and for almost twenty years he lias been raising registered Polled Shorthorn cattle.

For fifty-four years Mr. Banks has been identified with the business of Greenfield and Hancock county. In his long career he established a reputation for strict integrity and sterling honesty, and gained the highest regard of all persons with whom he came in contact.

Mr. Banks was the father of six children, two of whom, Harvey and Mabel, died in childhood, and four

whom survive him

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vors are Mrs. Rosalind Corcoran, Mrs. Linna Gant, Mrs. Viola B. Spencer and Luman Banks. Mrs Banks died three years ago.

Mr. Banks was' not a member of the church, though his inclinations were toward the Christian church, of which his father and mother were members. His father was an authorized preacher in the Christian church, and Mr. Banks always had a very kindly feeling for that no in at on

He was a devoted husband, a kind father*-a good neighbor and an up-

right citizen, and everyone who knew him has only the kindest words for his memory.

The funeral of Mr. Banks occurred Thursday at 10 a. m. at the residence. Dr. C. E. Line, superintendent of the Muncie District of the North Ind. M. E. conference, and former pastor of the Bradley M. E. church of this city, conducted the funeral service. Hiram Eshelman was the director, and the interment was at Park cemetery.

MARRIED IN CALIFORNIA

Friends Receive News of the Marriage of Miss Roxana Thayer and L. 0. Eldridge.

Word has been received here of the marriage of Miss Roxana Thayer and Luther 0. Eldridge. The wedding took place at Glendora, California, Tuesday evening, October 1st. Miss Thayer was accompanied by her mother, from Prescott, Arizona, where the family had been for several months, to the home of Mr. Eldridge's sister, Mrs. N'eedham, where the wedding occurred. Only the sister's family and Mrs. Thayer were present at the wedding.

Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge and Mrs. Thayer left immediately for Los Angeles, where Mr. Eldridge has a position as instructor in manual training and athletics in the California State Industrial School, and Mrs. Thayer will be with them for the present. Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge are well known here, where they have many friends who wish them a happy and prosperous married life.

NOT GUILTY BY JURY

Blind Tiger Charge Tried In the Circuit Court One Witness Fined and Jailed For

Contempt of Court

The jury in Circuit Court Wednesday found Dan Lanham, of Shirley, not guilty of operating a blind tiger in that town. Lanham was arrested several months ago when a raid was made on his club rooms at Shirley and a quantity of liquor confiscated. He was tried in the Mayor's court by Special Judge W. A. Hughes, who found him guilty and assessed a $100 fine and jail sentence. The case was appealed to the Circuit Court and a jury trial asked for and granted. The trial of the case occupied two days and was given to the jury Wednesday afternoon.

An attachment was issued for one of the witnesses, Erwin Kuhn, and he was brought into court and fined $1.00 and sentenced to jail for five days for contempt of court.

Here is a woman who speak from personal knowledge and long experience, viz., Mrs. P. H. Brogan, of Wilson, Pa., who says, "I know from experience that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is far superior to any other. For croup there is nothing that excels it." For sale by all dealers.

Accounting and Conversion. A suit has been filed in Circuit Court by Elmer E. Gant against Wallace W. Haller, for an accounting and conversion. The complaint alleges that in November, 1911, the plaintiff and defendant formed a partnership, verbally, to erect a barn for Emma D. Hardy, of Newton covinty, the contract price being $1,536. That they sub-let the contract to Thomas H. Moxley for $1,135, and that the money for building the barn was paid by Emma D. Hardy to defendant Haller, who paid the sub-contractor $1,135. That the defendant also installed in the barn, a "litter carrier" for $27, and that he has made no account or division of the profits of the transaction made by the partnership which were $428. The plaintiff asks for a dissolution of the partnership and an accounting and for $300 and costs of suit.

Sick headache is caused by a disordered stomach. Take Chamberlain's Tablets and correct that and the headaches will disappear. For sale by all dealers.

Quite a number of Greenfield and Hancock County Democrats went to Indianapolis Thursday afternoon to see and hear Woodrow Wilson, the Democratic nominee for President.

Mr. and Mrs. Simon Fishburn, Mrs. Charles Gately and Mrs. W. F. Spangler attended the Grand Lodge meeting of the Pythian Sisters at Indianapolis Thursday evening.

New Case Filed.

The Greenfield Building & Loan Association vs. Luzena S. Glascock. Suit on not© for

E E N I E E I A N S A O O E 1 0 1 9 1 2

SOME HAVE FAILED LAST CHANGE GONE

PROBABLY MORE THAN A HUNDRED IN HANCOCK COUNTY WHO FAILED TO REGIS

TER AND WILL NOT GET TO VOTE.

RESULTS OF LAST OPPORTUNITY

Were Better Than Hoped For, How ever, as Almost Clean Sweep was Made in Some Precincts—All Who

Failed To Register Are Disqualified Now For the November Election.

The last opportunity to register is now gone and notwithstanding all the advice, urging and advertising, there are some who failed to qualify as voters in Hancock county, and they cannot have any part as voters in the election on November 5th.

The total number who failed to register is small, however, compared with the total number of voters which is about 5,000. There are probably something over a hundred votes in the county that cannot be cast November 5th, because of failure to register. It is figured, however, that the number of votes cast this fall will be as large as usual because of the fact that there arc almost enough new ones who have registered to offset the number who failed to register. The people in charge are pleased with the result of the last day's work, as they came nearer making a "cleaning up" than they expected, considering the large number who had not registered up to that time. In some precincts there are only a very few scattered ones, while in oilier precincts the number who failed to get in runs up to eight or a dozen.

RESEARCH CLUB OF INDIANAPOLIS HERE

Fifty Women Come on Special Car, Dine at Columbia, Have Pictures Taken at Old Riley

Ilomc and Visit the "Swimmin Hole"

The Woman's Research Club of Indianapolis, over fifty strong, paid a visit to Greenfield, James Whitcomb Riley's birthplace and old home Monday. They came on a special car, arriving here at 12:15 o'clock and went direct to the Columbia Hotel, where a special chicken dinner had been prepared. The table extended the entire length of the dining room, and was beautifully decorated. After dinner the ladies visited the old Riley home on West Main street, where their pictures were taken, as they were grouped in front of the house. They also visited the "old swimmin' hole" and other points of interest, and seemed to enjoy the visit.

The club ladies were in charge of Mrs. G. M. Henderson and the visit here was a surprise for the other fifty ladies, who were left in the dark as to their destination until their arrival in front of the hotel. The ladies left at 4:30 p. m. for Indianapolis.

When you have a bad cold you want the best medicine obtainable so as to cure it with as little delay as possible. Here is a druggist's opinion: "I have sold Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for fifteen years,'' says Enos Lollar, of Saratoga, Ind., "and consider it the best on the market." For sale by all dealers.

J. H. Bundy is arranging to leave in a few days for Los Angeles, Cal., where his wife and son, Carl, have been for several years. Mr. Bundy has had charge to a large extent of J. H. Brooks' monument works in this city since Mr. Brooks has been sick.

Gives Druggists Warning. H. H. Evans, prosecuting attorney, has addressed a letter to the various druggists of New Castle, telling them that they must cease selling intoxicants on Sunday. The letter is the result of the demands of the local liquor dealers' association.

Death at Gwynneville. Elizabeth Brown, age 63 years, died Thursday morning at her home at Gwynneville. Funeral on Friday at 2 o'clock at the residence. Interment at Asbury cemetery Morrison & McDaniel, undertakers.

Resolutions of Respect. We, the Committee appointed by Oronoco Council No. 59, Degree of Pocahontas, I. O. R. M., beg leave to submit the following:

The shadow of death has again fallen upon our Tepee and removed from our midst another one of our sisters, Addie Thompson.

Whereas, It has pleased the Great Spirit in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our midst this dear sister, who departed this life September 15, 1912, after a short illness. A hand whose warm grasp we have felt is taken away. A voice to which we have often listened is hushed in death. A chair is vacant in our Tepee.

Whereas, We cannot understand why this shadow has fallen upon us, and while we deeply deplore our loss, we meekly bow to the will of Kishe Manitoo, who doeth all things well. She has gone to the land of Ronenah, beyond the skies, a place not made with hands, eternal in the heavens, where partings are unknown.

Whereas, there comes to every member of our council a sense of personal bereavement, when we remember the sweet smiles and warm and kindly greetings she always extended to all she met, therefore, be it

Resolved, That in tlie death of Sister Thompson, the husband has lost a devoted wife, the children a loving mother, the Council a true and worthy member.

Resolved, That we cherish her memory, imitate her many virtues and extend to the family our heartfelt sympathies in this sad hour of bereavement and commend them to the Great Spirit who alone can pour balm upon their sorrowing hearts. Be it furl her

Resolved, That our charier be draper in mourning for a period of thirty days in memory of our departed sister, and that a copy of these resolutions be presented to the husband and family, and that they be spread upon the records of our Council, and also a copy be presented to the papers for publication. Respectfully submitted in F. F. and C.

Mary Hooton, Martha Johnson, Rettie Bennett,

Committee.

Jas. V. Churchill, 90 Wall St., Auburn, N. Y., has been bothered with serious kidney and bladder trouble ever since he left the army, and says: "I decided to try Foley Kidney Pills, as they had cured so many people, and I soon found they were just the thing. My kidneys and bladder are again in a healthy condition. I gladly recommend them." M. C. Quigley.

BOYD SCHOOL HOUSE Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Reynolds and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Hinchman.

Frank Jackson and Nina Moxley, of Greenfield, spent Saturday night and Sunday with John T. Moncrief and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert McConnell called on relatives at Charlottesville Tuesday.

Miss Freda Fuller returned to school Monday after a week's absence.

Mrs. Estella Barrett and son, of Indianapolis, have returned home, after spending a few days with G. W. Johnson and wife,

C. W. Moncrief and wife and Maxa Moncrief, of Columbus, Ind., spent Thursday with John T. Moncrief and wife.

Mrs. Lewis Hagans attended the horse show at Wilkinson Thursday. Wm. Wallsmith has been assisting Verna Wright with wheat sowing.

Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Schneider and children called on Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Rohrman at Greenfield on Sunday evening.

Several from here attended the play at Maxwell last week. Miss Inez Reynolds spent Saturday night and Sunday with John B. Hinchman and family.

Roy Hinchman, who is working for James Souder, spent Saturday night and Sunday with parents, John Hinchman and wife.

Mrs. Rosa Watkins is visiting relatives at Green Hill. Misses Pearl and Mary Fuller spent Friday night with Miss Ruby Boyd.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert McConnell and children spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Boland at Connersville.

Lawrence Giddings and Floyd West spent Sunday with Raymond and Anis Wallsmith.

Mrs. Lee Fuller called on Mrs. W. B. Reynolds Monday afternoon. A meeting was held at the home of George W. Johnson Thursday evenings

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carlton and son, Jesse, called on Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wiggins and children Sunday.

W. W. Cook made a business trip to Indianapolis Monday.

PARCEL POST STAMP ESPECIALLY MADE

Will Be Different From All Other Stamps Larger and Distinctive in Color Made in Three Designs.

Postmaster General Hitchcock has issued orders for the engraving and manufacture of a series of twelve stamps for exclusive use in the forwarding of packages by the parcels post, says a Washington dispatch. Ordinary stamps cannot be. used for this purpose. The special parcels post stamps will be larger than the ordinary stamps and will be so distinctive in color and design as to avert any possible confusion with stamps now in use.

The new issue will be in three series of designs. The first will illustrate modern methods of transporting mail, one stamp showing the mail car on a railway train, another an ocean mail steamship, a third an automobile used in the postal service and a fourth the dispatch of mail by aeroplane.

The second series will show at work the four great classes of postal employes—postoffice clerks, rail way mail clerks, city letter carriers and rural delivery carriers. The third series will represent four industrial scenes showing the principal sources of the products that probably will be transported extensively by parcels post.

The stamps will be ready for distribution December 1st, that the 60,000 postofftces may be supplied with them before the law becomes effective, January 1st.

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Mr. and Mrs. Joe Spell, of New Palestine, and Mr. John Spell and family of Mt. Comfort, were the guesls Sunday of Mr. and Mrs.Fred Rasener.

Miss Clara Kleiman, of Indianapolis. spent Thursday evening with Amelia Cook.

Miss Essie Dunlap, of Indianapolis, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Rodewald.

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Ross spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ross, of Indianapolis.

Miss Cora Shaw left Monday to visit relatives in Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schieldmeier entertained relatives and friends from Indianapolis Sunday.

Anton Spilker and family entertained Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holtzhausen, of Cumberland, and Miss Goldie Gurley, of Rushville.

Miss Amelia Cook will spend a few days of this week with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cook, of Cumberland.

Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Ostermeier had as their guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Will Swier, Mrs. Sarah Shieldmeier, Tom Groves and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lou Franke, all of Cumberland, and Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham, of Alabama, and Mr. and Mrs, Gus Snider, of this place.

Dave Pfendler and family, of Acton, and Miss Irene Roepke of Cumberland, spent Sunday with Henry Cook and family.

Mrs. Stuart, of Greenfield, spent Monday here with Mr. and Mrs. Lute Larrabee.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kirkhoff, of New Palestine, spent, Monday with Mrs. Anton Ostermeier.

SHILOH

Rev. N. D. Webber preached at Shiloh church Sunday morning and evening. His subject in the morning was "Jesus Christ, the Propitiation for our Sins," evening "Heavenly and Earthly Witnesses to our Salvation." Both services were well attended.

The Sunday school contest was ended last Sunday. September 29, 1912, between Shiloh and Christian Sunday school at Fountaintown, Shiloh coming out in the lead.

Attendance at Shiloh Sunday school Sunday, 68, collection $1.66. Mrs. D. H. Gates is at Tipton visiting relatives for a few days.

James Wilhelm and wife entertained at dinner Sunday, Riley Siders and family, Ed Jacobs and family and N. D. Webber.

Grover Wickliff, wife and daughter spent Sunday with John Wickliff and family.

Fred, Etta and Mabel Hill entertained at dinner Sunday, Lulu Wilkins, Chelsea Romack, Opal Wilhelm and Marie Hack.

Mrs. Boiling, of Rushville, is visiting with her daughter, Beatrice Wilhelm.

John Gray and family spent Sunday with George Matlock and family-

The Shiloh Aid Society met with Mrs. Mart Jones last Thursday and planned for a market at Greenfield, October 12th.

Fay Sutton, wife and son spent Sunday with Charles Fair and wife at Greenfield.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest, of Gwynneville, spent Sunday with Claude H. Poer and family. Mrs. Poer is their daughter.