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THE NEW OFFICIALS ARE NOW III OFFICE
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"Some New Faces' in Hancock County's Official Family On First Day of Year Treats
For Their Friends.
There were several new faces in .^Hancock county's official family on 'VJanuary 1st. when the recently
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'elected county treasurer Allen F. •Cooper Sheriff Mack Warrum, Surveyor G. C. Winslow, Prosecutor H.
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er George W. Allen, took charge of
4heir respective offices and began the transaction of county business. ^xV^'The new officials were all wear-
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ing broad smiles and greeting their friends with evident pleasure, and they were not forgetful that some-
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thing in the way of a treat was due from them. They acted accordingly and fruit, candy and cigars were dispensed with a free hand.
It's About Correct
From a Policeman: "When a man goes to jail, some woman will carry flowers and roll jelly cake to him and add a few words to cheer him up, but when a woman goes to jail she is going to be lonesome. No flowers, no appetizing provender, no member of the sob squad will visit her, and the man who sent her there will forget her. It is up to the woman to be good or take the consequences in full."
John Corcoran is at Vernon, in Jennings county, on business for the State Accountant's office.
CALLS NEW PASTOR
Key. L. M. Decker, of Shreve, Ohio, Will Take Place of Rev. B. F. Dailey, Who Resigned to .. Take Effect Jah. 1st.
The Christian church congregation *of this city have issued a call for a new pastor and the call has been accepted by Rev. L. M. Decker, of Shreve, Ohio, who will probably preach his first sermon here on the first Sunday in January- Rev. B. F. Dailey, who has been the pastor for several years, handed in his resignation some time ago, to take effect January 1st, and his time expires with Sunday's services.
Rev. Decker i$ 33 years old, and his family consists of a wife and son, 3 years old. He has been preaching at Shreve, Ohio, for five years. The town has a population of 1,000 and the Christian church membership there is 600. He comes to the Greenfield church highly recommended. 7
IS PREPARING TO COLLECT CORPORATION INCOME TAX.
Ora F. Boyce Revenue Officer, Making List of Corporations in This District—Are About 6,000.
Ora F. Boyce, of this city, who has a position with the United States internal revenue office at Indianapolis, is working in the Secretary of State's office preparing a list of the corporations within the Sixth revenue district, with a view of sending out blank reports for the corporations to fill. There are 6,000 corporations in his district. The purpose of the reports is to ascertain those corporations whose income is more than $5,000. All those having an income of $5,000 or more are required to pay an income tax.
Ordered Milk Plant Sold. Shelbyville, Ind., Dec. 27.—In Circuit Court today Judge Blair, acting on the petition of Joseph A. Zike as receiver for the Handy Bros'. Condensed Milk Company of Morristown, ordered the real estate and personal property of the company sold and at the same time fixed the priority of liens of the preferred creditors of the company. Mr. Zike submitted that he could not operate the business at a profit.
Good Crops on Flooded Farm/ Capt. and Mrs. Henry Snow have a letter from their son, Thad, at Charleston, Mo., saying that his corn crop proved much better than he expected, after the severe flood from the Mississippi last spring, and that his wheat looks fine. He reports very fine weather prevailing at present.
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HIST PARCELS POST PACKAGE RECEIVED
Only One in Early .Horning Mail First Day New System is in 4 Force—Consigned To
Mrs. \Vnis Mitchell.
The Parcels Post is here all right, although it was not very noticeable in the early morning mail on January 1, 4913, the first day of the new system.
There was only one. parcels post package in the first mail. It weighed two pounds and came from Indianapolis to Mrs. Win. Mitchell. It will probably be some time before the parcels post is used locally very extensively.
The package received by Mrs. Mitchell was from her husband, and evidently was mailed after midnight. Four packages from Greenfield people were posted, the first being by Walter W. McCole, the tailor, who sent a suit of clothes to one of bis customers in Texas. The charges on the package were 51 cents. This same package would have cost the sender 90 cents by express.
It is the desire of the postoffice department that the people of the country inform themselves upon the rules and regulations of this new feature, and patronize it liberally.
John M. Ashcraft, whose nice house in Sugar Creek township was destroyed by fire a few weeks ago, will begin rebuilding in the spring.
BUSINESS MEN MEET AT1C0UIMBIA HOTEL
fOL. XXXIV. NO. 1 GREENFIELD, IND., THURSDAY, JANUARY 2,1913. ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR
About Thirty Enthusiastic Citizens Held Preliminary Meeting and Will Organize far Boost the City of Greenfield.
About thirty Greenfield citizens, a majority of whom were business men, held an enthusiastic meeting Tuesday evening at the Columbia hotel for the purpose of talking over plans for the formation of a permanent organization to boost Greenfield and her enterprises. One of these is the Columbia Hotel, where the meeting was held. This hotel is one of the best in the state, and its enterprising proprietor, C. B. Shaeffer, is boosting for Greenfield when he boosts his hotel.
There is no one thing that makes for the good standing of a city the size of Greenfield like a good, up-to-date hotel, a^ every »traveling man who stops there is a booster or a knocker, and Mr. Shaeffer intends that they shall be boosters in the future.
At the meeting Tuesday night it was the concensus of opinion that steps should be taken towards a permanent organization. In order to take hold of the work properly, Harry G. Strickland was named as temporary chairman and given the power to appoint five assistants to arrange for a banquet to be given in about two weeks, at which time a permanent organization will be formed it is hoped, and matters pertaining to the welfare of the city and citizens in general will be discussed. One of the important matters discussed Tuesday night at the preliminary meeting was the good roads, or ocean-to-ocean highway proposition, and this will undoubtedly be pushed.
The citizens of Greenfield will be asked to take an interest in this organization which is to be formed and Mr. Shaeffer has thrown open the doors of the hotel to the public for the meeting and urges the public to make use of his hotel at any and all times.
U. G. Wilson, of Mohawk, was in Greenfield Thursday arranging to sell his fine stallions and go out of the horse-breeding business. Mr. Wilson has been in the horse business, for many years.
The Marion county grand jury has taken up the Knabe murder mystery again, and are investigating it from a new standpoint. So far as is known-nothing more is known of the murder at this time than on the day after it occurred.
W. C. Welborn is spending a few days in Gibson county with his father and other relatives.
NEW YEARS DINNER
TO FIFTY PATRONS
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The" New Greenfield Ilotel Under Management of Mr. Shaeffer, Starts Off the New Year in Great Shape.
The New Greenfield Hotel under its new management, served a fine New Year's dinner to about fifty Greenfield people. The dinner was fine, gotten up in the very best style everything neat, clean and inviting, and the hotel comfortable and attractive in every respect.
Mr. and Mrs. Shaeffer, the new proprietor and his wife, did everything in their power- to accommodate their patrons, and the patrons in turn were very profuse in their praise of the most excellent dinner served, and their good wishes that the. new management might enjoy a liberal patronage from the people of Greenfield and the public in general, and that they prosper in their new enterprise throughout the entire year of which this is the first day.
It is the hope of Greenfield people that their hotel, wrhich is now in the hands of a progressive, up-to-date business man, may become what' it always should be, one of the best business institutions in our city.
Frank Ferris, of Indianapolis and R. D. Ferris, of this city, started for Wichita, Kan., Tuesday night to see their father, who is critically ill.
FELT TO ADMINISTER' OATH TO S.M. RALSTON
New Governor and E. W. Felt Were College Class Mates and Have Been Close Friends—Oath
I Taken on January 13th
Judge Edward W. Felt, of the Indiana Appellate Court, has been chosen to administer the oath of office to Samuel M. Ralston when he is inaugurated January 13, 1913, as Governor of Indiana, says the Indianapolis Star.
Judge Felt and Mr. Ralston were classmates at the Central Normal College at Danville, from which institution they were graduated in 1884. It was because of their close friendship, dating back to their college days, that the inaugural committee extended the invitation to Judge Felt to swear in the new Governor.
While attending the Danville college, Mr. Ralston was a resident of Spencer and Judge Felt lived at Greenfield. Mrs. Ralston was also a student in the school at the same tiriie.
Judge Felt recalled that while they were in school together, he and the governor-elect were chosen by the Democratic Club of the college to engage in debate with two representatives of the Republican Club, composed of students.
It has been customary, though the custom was not followed four years ago, to invite the chief justice of the Supreme Court to administer the oath to an incoming governor, but the present chief justice, Leander J. Monks, will complete his term of office eight days before the inauguration.
While details for the inauguration are being made, attaches of the governor's office are engaged in a house-cleaning preparatory to the retirement of Gov.-Marshall, and the incoming of the new executive. The charf|p in administration will be made at noon Monday, Jan. 13th.
Miss Thelma Bussell, of R. R. 8, entertained several friends Friday night in honor of Ed and Otto Pinkston, of Merom, Ind. Refreshments of sandwiches and pickles, cakes and apples were served. The guests included Emma Streubbe, Oleva Miller, Elsie Stephens, Mary Wilson, Marvel Bradley, Naftnie Bussell and Mrs. Ethel Parker, and Messrs. Frank Bussell, Clarence E. Alford, Ott Pinkston, Charles W. Bridges, Ed Pinkston, James Yelton, Ed Streubbe, Noble Scott, Forest Steele and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Scott. .. '-/V:
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Lee Brown is reported as being seriously sick at the home of his soti-in-law, Elbert Ballinger, near Markleville.. .. ..
FOR AGED COUPLE
Who Lose All the Money They Had a Few Days Ago—Generous Citizens Are Subscribing to Replace Money.
The article in this paper relating to the aged couple who lost their pocketbook with $15.00, the only money and all the money they had, attracted the attention of a great many people, and aroused their sympathy. Several inquiries have been made at this office as to jvhet-her the money had been found and returned. To such persons we desire to say that it has not.
Today a few persons interested in the matter proposed to raise the amount and reimburse the loss to the unfortunate couple. Three persons very generously donated about one-third of the amount, and other persons who were solicited contributed liberally. The list is in the hands of W. R. McKown, and donations can be given to him or left at The Reporter office. The unfortunate losers are about 70 years old, and the $15.00 was all the money they had. They are worthy, honest and industrious. The man is out of work, and the good people of Greenfield will sorely raise this amount of money for the unfortunate old people. The man is out of work and old, and this is the very middle of the winter.
Money to loan on first mortgage Paul F. Binford. 13d-tf-wtf
NEW RAILROAD TRACK IS SETTLED
North Side of Present Track From East County Line to Point Near This City Farmers Agree
On $500 an Acre for Land
The question of purchasing the right of way for the double track of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company through Hancock county from the east county line to Greenfield, is engaging the attention, not only of the representatives of the company, but also of the land owners. A meeting was held at Trees' Shop, east of this city a few days ago to consider what uniform price could be agreed upon as to the value of the ground desired by the company and it was finally decided to fix the value at the rate of $500 per acre.
It is definitely settled that the new track will be on the north side of the road to a point two miles east of Greenfield, or at the Jacob Catt road,' two miles east of the court house. There is a bend or curve in the road just east of the road mentioned ^above on the farm of Rev. B. F. Dailey. To that point it is positive that the second track will be on the north side of the present roadbed. Further than that it is not publicly known whether the line will be on the north or the south side. Rev. Dailey would prefer to sell the railroad company land on the south side, but they will want land from him on the north side. The company will need more than the usual amount from G. W. Lacy, who owns land near Cleveland on the west. He is said to be asking $800 for the land the company wants, and its representatives have offered him $600. .The people of Greenfield are deeply interested in the question of which side of the road the company will want right-of-way in coming through this city. This matter wilt probably be made public soon.
BOY SCOUTS MAKE TRIP AND ENGAGE IN BEAR HUNT
The Boy Scouts of Troop No. 1 went for a six-mile hike and bear hunt to the woods of Mart Coffield, southeast of this city, Friday, where they are getting ready to construct winter quarters.
The boys had an exciting1' "Bear Hunt," and after that they worked at constructing their quarters. The cold did not freeze the enthusiasm of the Scouts, and they fully enjoyed the day, returning at 4 p. m., tired, but happy and anticipating several similar hikes through the holidays.
Every Scout wanting to take the tenderfoot requirements, call at the Scoutmaster's for full instructions.
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EACLE IN CAPTIVITY OVER SEVEN YEARS
Lewis F. Ashcraft, of Sugar Creek Township, Has a Big Golden Eaglei Eats Flesh and
Bones of Animals.
Lewis F. Ashcraft, of R. R. Sugar Creek township, has a big Golden Eagle that he has had in captivity for ovor seven years. He shot the eagle and broke its wing on November 9th, seven years ago, and kept it in a large pen. It has 'become comparatively tame, but has not lost some of its wild instincts. The bird measures over seven feet from tip to tip, and is very strong. It eats not only the flesh, but the bones of animals and fowls. A crow was captured and put into the pen with it and the eagle soon made an end of his room-mate, leaving only the feathers. It does not even leave a bone of a rabbit, and also ate a cat. The skin of the cat was tough and it had a hard time getting to the flesh but finally tore the skip loose and then ate the flesh and bones. It eats the bones of a rabbit's head, and can break or crush a good-sized bone in its beak. Mr. Ashcraft thinks the eagle was young when captured, but has no way of telling how old it is.
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Mr. and Mrs. John Heier and daughter, Gertrude, of Indianapolis were guests of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Fry today. Mrs. Heier is a sister of Mr. Fry.
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Pile of Cross Ties Yielded Up Locks Files, Glass Cutters, Crayons, Candles and Many Other
Small Implements.
The Mayor has at his office quite a bunch of small hardware that was found along the railroad, and was probably stolen from dealers or mills. The hardware was found in a pile of cross ties along the railroad and was taken possession of by the City Marshal. The find includes latch locks, files, glass cutters, surface hinges, candles, crayons and other articles that are new and it is thought they were stolen and placed in the pile of ties temporarily. When they were taken is not known, as there has been no report of a robbery of any hardware stores or mills recently.
Schaekel-Droeger.
At the Ada New M. E. church, tin Christmas night occurred the mar- .v* riage of William Schaekel, of Marion, county, and Miss Edna Droeger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Droeger, of this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Lerov Huddleston, pastor of the church, and was a very beautiful one. Miss Grace Anderson was the pianist, and Miss Elizabeth Curry sang "O, Promise Me" by De Koven, and "Because" by Guy D'Hardelot^ Miss Curry lias a rich contralto voice and was at her best for this occasion. The wedding party consisted of the bride and groom, accompanied by the bride's brother, Carl Droeger, and her cousin, Miss Julia Ortel. They marched in to the music of Mendelssohn's wedding march, and were met at the altar by the pastor, when the ceremony was performed.
The bride wore a white lace dress over blue, with a long tulle veil, and carried smilax and white roses. The groom was dressed in black. A large number of guests witnessed the ceremony. It was the first wedding to occur in the new -1 ,4, church and was very impressive/
Mr. and Mrs. Sc^taeitel will live
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on the farm of Mr. Schaekel, Sr^/f*^J in Marion county. The couple are^ splendid young people and their many friends wish them abundant success. __________________
The parcels post will help many farmers who have sale bills printed at this office. The bills are too: heavy to send by mail now, and the express companies will not take them for less than 25c. The farmer then has to go to the station for them. With parcels post we can send them for 10 cents, and they will be delivered to the farmer's mail box.