Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 14 November 1912 — Page 6

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DR. A. A. STUART SLAIN IN HIS OWN DOOR-YARD AT ABOUT 8:30 O'CLOCK THURSDAY

NIGHT —MADE DYING STATEMENT

HIS SON IS UNDER ARREST

Only Clew to Murderer is Soft Hat Found Near the Scene of Crime— Murdered Man a Brother of Gus

E. Stuart, Editor of Forlville Tribune, and Well Known in Political Circles.

From Friday's Daily. Dr. A. A. Stuart was shot and killed at his home in Fortvill-o Thursday evening. The shooting occurred at about 8:30 o'clock in his own door-yard, and the victim died at 10:30.

Guy Stuart, 30 years old, a son, is under surveillance, although, no positive evidence of his guilt has been brought to light. The father, conscious to the last, defended his son with his dying breath, and gave out the following statement: "I had just gone to bed when I was awakened by some one trying to get into the house. I pulled on part of my clothing and slipped down the back stairway. The back door was open. I picked up a hatchet in one hand and a hammer in the other and started in pursuit. I saw a man at least twenty fefet ahead of me. I yelled^ at him to stop, but instead he turned, and fired. No, no, it was not Guy."

An affidavit was filed against Guy Stuart in Justice Simmons' court, and lie was arrested by Sheriff Cox and brought to the county jail in this city. When arrested, he was sleeping in a dentist's office.

The slain man was a brother of Gus E. Stuart, editor of the Fortville Tribune and was a prominent worker in the recent fight of the Progressives in Hancock county.

The wife of Dr. Stuart was not at home at the time of the shooting. She was visiting her daughter. Mrs. Eugene Lowry, of Irvington and was notified of the tragedy. Herbert Lytle, an Indianapolis automobile racer rushed to the Lowry home and began a wild race with death across almost impas-j able roads. The mother and her daughter did not arrive until an' hour after Dr. Stuart's death.

Stuart lias employed Jackson & Glascock to defend him, and when seen at the jail by a representative "•of this paper, said he had nothing' to say. He said "Everything silent until case comes to trial, when you can publish everything."

From Saturday's Daily. There is no new developments in the murder of Dr. A. A. Stuart, which occurred early in the evening of Nov. 7th in his yard back of his beautiful home in the town of l-'ortville.

Guy Stuart, I he sun of the dead physician, in jail charged by affidavit. of a Fortville official in the justice court, with the terrible crime, remains silent, content.with the statement that he has nothing to say. He does not seem to be disturbed, His attorneys, Jackson and Glascock, have been in consultation •with the members of the family •concerning the d#fense.

The mother, for whom everybody lhas the deepest respect and sympathy, is said to insist that the son •can'not be guilty", and the people of Fortville since the excitement of the murder has assuaged to some extent, have ceased to talk so plainly as they did immediately after the crime w7as discovered.

The report that the son appeared at the back door of the Myers Hotel immediately after the shooting and said, "I had to do it," will not down, and the soft hat found near the scene of the shooting has no satisfactory explanation to many people. The first persons to reach the wounded man were Dr. Stewart Slocum and John McComas. After hearing the shot from a house near the Stuart home they were attracted by the groans of Dr. Stuart and rushed to him. Newtoji Lunsford saw a man running just after the shot, but no clews are being Tun down as to any other suspect ^•than the son. No revolver has been found but' the son had a peculiar revolver and the bullet, which has Kk" ,'been secured, may bo a feature of ^unusual interest in the trial of the ison.

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|^tp^hysicians deny that the father fsaid that it was not the son. The young man's reputation has not been the best. He has not kept the

best kind of company, and is known to be an habitual drinker of intoxicating liquors. His name is found on the crijninal docket of the clerk's office in this county, but in only one case was there a conviction. That wras for violating the game law. In the hunting case he was found guilty and fined. In a case where he was tried for violating the liquor law on an affidavit made by the prosecuting attorney, the Court ruled that the State had failed to make its case and the jury was discharged without hearing the defense. Stuart is said to have been drinking heavily of late, and had had trouble with his father recently, coming to blows.

FARMERS NOW GATHERING THEIR BIG CORN CROP.

No New Corn Being Marketed—All Grain Buyers Waiting For Corn to Cure—Starts

At Forty Cents.

While farmers are gathering and cribbing corn in all parts of Hancock county, no new corn has been shipped by the grain dealers. Many of the farmers are not piling the corn crop up in large quantities, but are scattering it around in different cribs so that it will not heat and mould. Still some corn is so dry that it is being piled up in full cribs.

There is a great deal of difference in the early planted corn and that which had to be planted the socond time. Reports come from all sections of the county wrhere corn is being gathered that the yield is fine. The elevator men are expecting a big business this fall auU winter in the corn crop. The new corn will start at about forty cents per bushel.

Ora Boycc, of Federal Revenue Department, Has Evidence of Illegal Selling of Liquor

By Guy Stuart.

Ora F. Boyce, of this city, who has a position with the Federal Revenue Department of the Government, has evidence against Guy Stuart, who is confined in jail in this city, charged with murdering his father, Dr. A. A. Stuart, at Fortville, November 7th, for violating the liquor law.

Mr. Boyce is sometimes detailed by I he department for other duties lhan gauging. -The evidence which lie has against young Stuart for selling liquor contrary to law is pretty positive because Mr. Boyce purchased the liquor of the young man himself.

Since the young man is now charged with a much more serious crime, it is not likely (lie Government will do anything with its case until the murder charge has been disposed of, or tried.

Only A Fire Hero

but the crowd cheered, as, with burned hands, he held up a small round box. "Fellows!" he shouted, "this Bucklen's Arnica Salve I hold has everything beat for burns." Right! also for boils, ulcers, sores, pimples, eczema, cuts, sprains and bruises. Surest pile cure. It subdues inflamation, kills pain. Only 25 cents at M. C. Quigley's

Mission to Non-Catholics. There will be a mission to nonCatholics at the Catholic church in January. The exact date will be given later.

The object of the mission will be to enlighten non-Catholics on the Catholic doctrine. No one can doubt that there are many misconceptions among the separated brethren with regard to Catholic teaching, to obviate these misconceptions and to discriminate between the true and the false will be the aim and purpose of the mission. The Mission will be conducted by the Paulist Fathers from Chicago, men who are well versed in this line of work, as they have made a special study of it. They have long since been noted for their work in this line, and hence we feel that their coming to Greenfield will be hailed with delight. More particulars regarding the mission will be given as the weeks roll on.

Jacob. Blackford, of Elwood, who visited his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Quin Johnspn a few weeks I ago, has joined the United States

Navy.

Squire Joseph Garrett was at his farm in Brown township Friday, getting his crop, of potatoes. He says the crop is good' notwithstanding the Democratic landslide.

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ENGLISH,S OPERA HOUSE

When the Ziegfeld "Follies" are announced for a week at English's opera house, Indianapolis, it means that the event of the season is at hand, and everyone plans to see the attraction. For the entire week of November 18th Indianapolis is to have another Ziegfeld production, which is said to exceed in magnificence even his famous "Follies" shows, "The Winsome Widow." This attraction, featuring Frank Tinney and Dorothy Jardon, created a furore in New York City, and more recently in Chicago, where it played to a long run of capacity business. Probably there has never been gathered together in one musical show so many high-priced entertainers as in this, many of them being actors and actresses who have headed their own companies. Besides, there is a large chorus of beautiful girls and Ziegfeld in accredited with gathering together the most attractive choruses on the American stage. Beautiful scenery, a fine cast, splendid music and dancing—all the attributes necessary to an enjoyable evening's entertainment, will be found in "The Winsome Widow." d-w

DOWNWARD COURSE

Fast Being Realized By Greenfield People.

A little backache at first. Daily increasing 'till the back is lame and weak.

Urinary disorders may quickly follow Dropsy and often Bright's disease

This frequently is the downward course of kidney ills. Don't take this course. Follow the advice of a Greenfield citizen.

Mrs. Lydia A. Leisinger, 418 Wilson street, Greenfield, Ind., says: "I take pleasure in recommending Doan's Kidney Pills. In the spring of 1907 I procured this remedy al Quigley's Drug Store and it cured me of kidney trouble. I have had no symptoms of this complaint since. The! contents of two boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills were all that was required to rid me of the symptoms of kidney trouble that had caused my health to become badly run down. I have previously recommended Doan's Kidney Pills in a public statement and I am now oleased to do so again."

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CURRY'S CILAPEL

The Willing Workers met with Mrs. W. II. H. Sager Thursday afternoon.

James Russell, wife and sons, Charles and Yerle, spent the weekend with Raymond Scott and family, of Noblesville.

Miss Mary Wilson called on her sister, Mrs. Arthur Doughty, near Mohawk Friday.

David Slreubbe, wife and daughter, Dorothy, spent Sunday with relatives at Acton, Ind.

J. Iv. P. Martindale and wrife, of Greenfield, attended services here Sunday.

The Willing Workers will have a market at Foster's store Saturday. Earl Trees and family, of Greenfield, and Mrs. Osborn, of Maxwell, spent Sunday with Joseph Fisk and wife.

Archie Brooks and wife, Howard Brooks and family and Mr. Low^e and wife, of Brown's Chapel, attended services here Sunday.

Miss Marvel Bradley spent part of last week with Euphema Wilson, near Eden.

William T. Baker and daughters, Dean and Myrtle, near Eden, attended services here Sunday.

The shadow social, given by the Willing Workers at the home of James Bussell, was a grand success.

Rev. Dawson preached an excellent sermon here Sunday. In the evening, Rev. W. B. Freeland, of Richmond, preached. A large audience enjoyed his sermon.

There will be prayer services on Thursday evening at the church. Quite a number of young people from Eden attended services here Sunday.

Mr. Hiram Steele, 628 N. 6th St., Terre Haute, Ind., writes: "I came down with a severe case of kidney trouble. I had to get up to often at night there was pain and much sediment, puffs under my eyes, back pained terribly, and I was dizzy. Foley Kidney Pills cured me quickly, and I feel 100 per cent, better." M. C. Quigley.

James Sylvester and wife, of New Palestine J. C. James and wife, James Clark, wife and son, Sherman, of Indianapolis, spent Sunday. with Benton Lowder and wife of R. R. 4.

United Brethren People Are Building Fine Brick Veneer Structure at Otterbein, in Buck

Creek Township.

The work on the new United Brethren church at Otterbein, in Buck Creek township, is being pushed as rapidly as possible, so that it will be ready for occupancy this winter.

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NEAT NEW U. B. CHURCH BUILDING BEING FINISHED

Mr. Lenbaugh, of Cumberland, has the contract for the carpenter work and George Merlau, of Buck Creek township, for the brick work. Floyd Spangler, of this city, has the plumbing contract. The building is to be a brick veneer structure, and if of a very commodious and neat design. The roof is of slate. The building is now just about enclosed.

"Tells the Whole Story." To say that Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is best for children and grown persons and contains no opiates, tells only part of the tale. The whole story is that it is the best medicine for coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis and other affections of the throat, chest and lungs. Stops la grippe coughs and has a healing and soothing effect. Remember the name, Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, accept no substitutes. M. C. Quigley.

Interested in Oil Field. A. A. Gappen returned Monday from Straightsfield, Ohio, where he went on business connected with the rich oil fields in that section. He is investing in a company there. The quality of the oil is fine, and the quantity seems very abundant.

Porto Rico's New Wonder. From far away Porto Rico come reports of a wronderful new discovery that is believed will vastly benefit the people. Ramon T. Marchan, of Barceloneta, writes "Dr. King's New Discovery is doing splendid work here. It cured me about five times of terrible coughs and colds, also my brother of a severe cold in his chest and more than twenty others, who used it on my advice. We hope this great medicine will yet be sold in every drug store in Porto Rico." For throat and lung troubles it has no equal. A trial will convince you of its merit. 50c and $1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by M. C. Quigley.

Young Lady Has Serious Accident. Miss Opal Reedy, a well known young lady of It. R. 5, near Maxwell, was a victim of serious accident a few days ago. A horse she was driving ran away with her. throwing her oul of a buggy and breaking one of her limbs near the hip. The injury sustained is very serious. Miss Recdv is well known in Greenfield, being a graduate of the city high school.

The Friends church people are arranging to build an addition to their church building in the near future.

Lameness

Sloan's Liniment is a quick and reliable remedy for lameness in horses and other farm animals.

Sloan's Liniment surpasses anything on eartli for lameness in horses aud other horse ailments. I would not sleep -without it in my stable."—

MARTIN DOYLE,

432 West 19th St., New York City.

Good (or Swelling and Abaceu. MB. H. M. GIBBS,of Lawrence, Kan., R. F. D., No. 3, writes:—" I had a mare with an abscess on her neck and one 60c. bottleof Sloan's Liniment entirely cured her. I keop it all the time for galls and small swellings and for everything about the stock.**

SLOAN'S LINIMENT

is a quick and safe remedy for hog cholera. Governor of Georgia uses

Sloan's Liniment for Hog Cholera. I heard Gov. Brown (who is quite a farmer) say that he had never lost a hog from cholera and that his remedy always was a tablespoonful of Sloan's Liniment in a gallon of slops, decreasing the dose as the animal improved. Last month Gov. Brown and myself were at the Agricultural College building and in the discussion of the ravages of the disease, Gov. Brown gave the remedy named as unfailing."

OBSERVER."

SAVANNAH DAILY NEWS.

At All Dealers. 80c., 80c. & 81.00. Sloan's Book on Horse*, Cattle, .. m:k Hog* and Poultry sent free. "5

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IN FIVE YEARS

(Private Car Excursion Tuesday. November 26.)

WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN in the „.-xl

FIVE YEARS FROM NOW. If you think there will be any chance then worth mentioning to buy good, cheap land you are mistaken. Never has the land market, been more active. Never has values increased as much in the same length of time as in I he past five years. Wealth is being created in this country faster, almost, than it can be invested. It is estimated something like fourteen million dollars of new wealth is created every day. A large percentage of this is going into land. Returns from land investments outstrip by far I he best government, railroad and municipal bouds and its safety is absolute. Look around you look for some land now within your means. It is bound to go up. With big crops our credit balance abroad will break all previous records this year and the American people will have "money to burn." This will stimulate investment in land as never before.

SCRUTINIZE I he Swigart Tract in Michigan consider its arteries of trallic to big centers. Served by four railroads and several steamship lines, only 170 miles from Chicago, it is surrounded by good market (owns. Ludington. for instance. and Manistee another, which together have 30,000 people. CONSIDER the fact that the Swigart Tract, is being developed more rapidly than any other part of the slate more settlers are moving in and more building is going on. On the Manistee River and its branches where it flows through the center of the tract, seven power dams are being built. Make your investment in this tract where activity is greatest. LOOK at the number of people going to the Swigart tract always one carload, and sometimes two. every two weeks—going there and buying in litis largest tract in Michigan owned by one man. BECAUSE: They get the largest selection just near enough and just far enough from Lake Michigan. Because they find settlers have gone there and are making good, they see. that the soil produces fine crops of potatoes and all vegetables,

Old Scribe Sketches.

Mr. Editor—I note that a certain so-called staff correspondent of an Indianapolis paper casts rather shady aspersions on the pretty little town of Fortville, by adding some "history" of the town of what he calls "likened unto the little towns of the wild west." The history is in connection with the unfortunate tragedy there a few days ago, but it has nothing to do with the tragedy, nor is it pertinent to the account of the tragedy at all. It is a reflection on Fortville, and an attempt to give the glory of the clean-up to certain moral citizens, when in fact if ever such a situation existed in Fortville it wras of such remote origin that it is entirely forgotten except by those who worked the wonderful transformation. I, as a "rambler" for local papers thirty years ago was a frequent visitor at Fortville, a guest at the homes of the citizens both in and outside the town, and I can truthfully say that no community that I visited had a finer class of people, kindly, hospitable and progressive. I note a copy of "Ramblers Rounds" of 25 years ago speaks of the beauty of the little city and the splendid class of people dwelling there. And, though being in the newspaper business, never at any time have I ever heard of the wild west performances described, and never at any time have I been called on to record any acts of violence, any more than any other community I visited. I am confident that the account is exaggerated and that the fair name of Hancock's second city has been misrepresented. A_y

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he such a nir-h for land as was never thought possible. People are feeling fhe influence of the government efforts, agricultural instruction in schools and colleges, land shows, appeals through the press and public discussions, directing thern io fhe land. The long continued prosperity of the farmer is a powerful magnet that is attracting thousands to agriculture. E\ERYBODY is talking about this year's big crops as compared with other years. But you must not forget we have many more people to feed than ever before. And we are paying an average of 67 per cent, more for what we eat than we did in 1910. Conditions are now different. Do you Ihink there will be any reduction in the high cost of living for you this winter? Not much! This year's crop means good business and steady employment hut while it- lasts you will do well to provide for the possible lean years to come, or years when you will be less able to earn. Start your payments on a piece of land now, and be independent.

IT IS GETTING LATE in the year. Come now while you still can see the lands to good advantage. Come posted. Write today for full particulars. Address George W. Swigart, owner, 1247 First National Bank Bldg., Chica'go, 111., or his agent:

Col. J. E. Frost, Greenfield, Indiana

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clover, rye, vetch, alfalfa and 1 good crops of small grain when developed info orchards apples, pears, peaches, plums and cherries, produces a net income of $200 and up per arce. This is a district of gentle rolling to level, well drained lands, plenty of rainfall, drinking water as pure as crystal, climate moderated by Lake Michigan, and is most healthful. There are new towns, good schools good roads and a good class of people in this district.

LISTEN HERE. The Swigart Plan is uniformly liberal to all your choice from a thousand 40-acre pieces (some recently add to the tract) prices §10 to $35 per acre, and a very large selection at ?17 per acre terms as low as $10 to $50 down and 85 to $10 per month on 40-acres. or 5 per cent off for all cash. Titles perfect. If you should die. the land will be deeded at once to your family free from any further payments. Reference: First National Bank of Chicago. COME on the short trip that will enable you to thoroughly investigate any and all the statements you have heard from me or others in regard to this tract. In the meantime 1 wanl you to send me your address so that I can mail you literature describing the lands and conditions in detail, and you will then go on the trip well posted.

MY NEXT EXCURSION LEAVES my Chicago offices at 11:30 a. m., Tuesday, November 2(5. A special Pulnian car will be attached to the Pere Marquette train, as usual, for the exclusive use of my party no extra charges. You are back in Chicago at 7 a. m„ either Thursday or-Friday following, being absent only one or- two days, as you prefer. Tickets good for a week. Stay longer if you wish. Train passts through Michigan City (P. M. depot only" at 1:25 p.m. Round trip rate from Chicago or Michigan City to Wellston, Mich.. $6. Get tickets after boarding my car. Fare rebated on your purchase. Good accommodations for both men and women at Michigan headquarters. Rigs, automobile service and guides furnished free.

dreds of friends I hold in high esteem there, and wish it printed in a paper that counts its friends and patrons by the score in Vernon township. J. M. Hufford.

Barn Burned on East StreetAbout 8 o'clock Saturday evening an alarm of Tire wras turned in and the blaze proved to be the barn on the lot owned by Mrs. Diana Whittaker, on East street. It was rented by Waif Mauser. For a time it' seemed that there wrould be considerable property destroyed, but after the arrival of the firemen it was soon under control. The I,,ss is about $175, with no insurance.

Miss Mary Hinds, a popular young lady of Morristown, was united in marriage Thursday to J. F. Walker, of Shelbyville. Father Kaelin, of Shelbyville, performed the ceremony. The newly married couple will live in Shelbyville.

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