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CLAIMED BY DEATH

GREENFIELD POSTMASTER SUCCUMRS TO DISEASE AFTER U.f"" ILLNESS OF MONTHS

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SOLDIER IN THE CIVIL WAR

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George W. Duncan, Greenfield's postmaster since July, 1910, died at 11:30 a. m. Tuesday at his home on th.fi corner of West North and Noble streets, after an illness of several nonths, of paralysis and other complications,

He was an attorney and served as prosecuting attorney of the judicial district composed of Hancock and Henry counties at an early day. Be was elected Mayor of Greenfield escorts.

AUSTIN MORRISON DEAD

Farmer Hancock County Man Dies as Result of Injuries From Fall

Austin Morrison died at Marion Friday, the result of an accidental fall." Wednesday of last week, he was working in a building, and fell through a scuttle hole in the floor to the floor below, breaking an arm and hip and sustaining other serious injuries which resulted in his death two days later. He was a brother of Johnnie Morrison of the Forget Store Miss Lily Morrison, and Mrs. John Cofileld, of this city. He was a carpenter by trade, and formerly resided in Hancock coun-i

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He leaves a widow and daugh4e!r.

The Bradley M. E. Sunday school /(had an increase of twenty-three last ^Sunday in attendance over the previous Sunday, and an increase of Iv-$2 in collection. Last Sunday they /\*bad 215 in attendance, $8.30 collec-

Conductor S. L. Miller, Norfolk, Neb., on Bonesteel Division of C. & -#f. W. Ry. Co., recommends Foley '.Kidney Pills and says: "I haveuseel

Foley Kidney Pills with very satisfactory results and endorse their use for any one afflicted with kidney trouble. They are all right." II. C. Quigley. \tj*

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Howard Bussell, the 12 year old son of County Commissioner James H. Bussell, is suffering with a severe attack of whooping cough and rheumatism. He suffered an attack of rheumatism and paralysis several years ago that left, him in poor physical condition to withstand bqjrere sickness.

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WAS AN ATTORNEY, EX-MAYOR OF GREENFIELD AND WELL KNOWN IN POLITICS

John W. Wales, of Jqckgon town* Jtrip, spent Monday in this city. las street*

in 1894, over A. J. Herron, the Dem-1 ocratic candidate, to succeed himself, and served until 1898. At the close of his official term, he resumed the practice of law, which he continued until he was appointed postmaster in 1910, upon the recommendation of Congressman W. 0. Barnard. His term as postmaster would not have expired until July, 1914

Mr. Duncan's decline in health began a year or two ago when he Hancock county, January 23, 1844, fell and broke his leg, and later in- and lived with his parents, Wash-

his way from Richmond, where he was attending the State G. A. R. Encampment. Since that time he was compelled to use a cane in walking, and his physical condition declined rapidly. Since the death osf his wife a few months ago, he has declined rapidly, and had been confined to his home for the past three or four months. His death bad been expected for some time. He leaves one son, William Clare, of this city two brothers, James H. Duncan, of Mohawk, and M. T. Duncan, of West Main street also two sisters, Mrs. William Piles and Mrs. Hudson Smith.

Mr. Duncan served his country faithfully and well through the

Civil war, and spent several months the terrible Andersonville prison, together with other members of his company from Hancock county.

Mr. Duncan served as 'a member of the Board of Trustees of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home at Knightstown, during the term of Governor Hanly, and has been identified with the Republican party all his life. He was an active member of the G. A. R. of this, city, and up until his last illness was always in attendance at the meetings, ready to fill any place or perform' any work assigned to him. He was a member of the Bradley M. E. church and was a regular attendant at the services as long as "his health permitted.

The deceased was a Mason, being a member of the Blue Lodge, Royal Arch Chapter and Knights Templar.

GEORGE W. DUNCAN

jtired the same limb again while on ington and Lucinda Duncan, in Cen-

George W. Duncan was born in

ter township until the call for Civil War volunteers was made, when he enlisted in Company G, Fifth Indiana Cavalry, under Col. Thomas Butler. He saw hard service during his army career, and was with Gen. Sherman on his march to the sea. On July 28, 1863, his company was in Stoneman's raid and a year later, July 31st, 1864, he was taken prisoner, together with Jefferson Willett, Marshall Meek, Morris Meek, James Hudson, Henry Gant, Frank Brizendine and John Samuels, all of this county, and was lodged at the Andersonville prison, later being removed to the stockade at Savannah, Georgia, from Which place he made his escape after eleven

months, while a transfer of prisoners was being made. The funeral of Mr. Duncan occurred Thursday, 2 o'clock p. m., at the M. E. church, with Rev. Naftzger as the minister, and was in charge of the Blue Lodge, with the Knights Templar and G. A. R. as

Revival at Mt Lebanon. The meeting at Mt. Lebanon is growing in interest. There were five conversions Sunday morning, conviction taking hold Of the people, although the weather and the measles have to a great extent hindred the meetings. Bro. Coleman Pope and Sister Jessie Jonas are in Indianapolis hospitals, and this keeps four or five famliies from attending services. Christians

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for the meeting and come. All are invited. Day meetings each day until Friday at 10 a. mM evening at 7 o'clock. J. S. Clawson, pastor.

Wages are Advanced.

El wood, Ind., Jan. 31.—Announcement of a 15 per cent, raise in the wages of common laborers, and a 10 per cent, raise in the mechanical department of the American Sheet and Tin Plate works was made here today. This will become effective February 1st, and will mean the highest wages ever paid in the plant here.

W. S. Skelton, a merchant at Stanley, Ind., says he would not take $100.00 for the relief a single box of Foley Kidney Pills gave him. "I had a severe attack of kidney trouble with sharp pains through my back and could hardly straighten up. A single box of Foley Kidney Pills entirely relieved me." M. C. Quigley.

Death Near Carrollton.' Delia May Wooten, age 27 years, daughter of Newton J. Wooten, of near Carrollton, passed away on Tuesday morning. Funeral at the residence Thursday at 10 o'clock a. m., Morrison & Pasco, undertakers.

A baby girl Was born Friday to Mr. and. Mrs. A. V. Davis, of Doug-

GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1913

WAR HIDE SCENES ARE AGAIN VISITED

CAPTAIN CARD AND WIFE WINTERING AT SAN ANTONIO— ENJOYING CLIMATE.

BOY IN BLUE AND VETERAN

RROUGHT FACE TO FACE RY A VISIT TO THE PLACE WHERE HE WAS MUSTERED OUT

Captain and Mrs. P. A. Card are spending the winter at San Antonio, Texas. They are both well and enjoying the bright sunshine, the songs of birds, the fine air and the hospitality of the southern people. They frequently take long buggy and auto rides, with these kindhearted southerners.

It is with a feeling of sentiment that the Captain at this time of his life is visiting the scenes of wartimes, with the wife of his youth. In the year 1$65, Dec. 25th, he was mustered out of the service at San Antonio. After the surrender of Lee, the old fighter, Kirby Smith, refused to acknowledge he was whipped, as did all the other Confederate generals, so several Union regiments were sent to Texas to kindly persuade him to change his mind. The Captain remained on the "firing line" until this was accomplished.

Then he came directly to Indiana and in a short time married the beautiful and accomplished Mila Haskett. He was then only 24 and she 23. And he is now taking great pleasure in showing her the old camp grounds and other places of interest.

Another sentiment is their beautiful young granddaughter, who has become so attached to her grandparents that she refuses to be reconciled without them. And another, and the greatest sentiment., is their own "baby" daughter, Mrs. Stretcher, for whom they have and still feel great apprehension in regard to her health. They feel that she needs them. So they have rented their farm for another year and will spend the greater part of the time with her in Texas.

Mrs. S. S. S., Van Buren St., Kingston N. Y. (full name furnished on application) had such decided benefit from using Foley's Honey & Tar Compound that she shares her good fortune with' others. She writes: "Foley's Honey & Tar Compound brought my voice back to me during a severe case of bronchitis and laryngitis. Oh, how many people I have recommended it to.' M. C. Quigley.

Mail Wagon Collapsed. Mack Crider, mail carrier on R. R. 6, had an accident Tuesday morning which resulted in some inconvenience and discomfort for him. The rear axle of his wagon broke when he was several miles from town, and he had to borrow a rig to complete the trip. Ed Larrabee, who lives, south of Philadelphia, was the Good Samaritan who went to his relief and hauled the broken U. S. wagon into town.

PRESIDENTIAL POSTOFFICES

Two Hundred Sixty-Two in Indiana —Those in the Sixth District— Salary Paid Ry Each.

A list of the presidential post-of-fices in the State of Indiana contains the names of 262 towns that have this distinction. Those in the Sixth district and others close by, together with the salary of each office and the date of expiration of the commission of the present incumbent, follow:

Anderson, $3,300, January 16, 1916. Brookville, $2,000, Mar. 3, 1913. Cambridge City, $1,700, January 19, 1915/

Carthage, $1,200, May l, 1915. Centerville, $1,100, Feb. 23, 1915. Connersville, $2,600, June 2, 1914. Fortville, $1,500, March 4, 1913. Greenfield, $2,300, June 21, 1914. Hagerstown, $1,400, Jan. 13, 1943. Knightstown, $1,800, Aug. 5, 1915. Liberty, $1,800, June 2, 1914. Lynn, $1,200, June 12, 1916. Morristown, $1,000, Feb. 23, 1915. Muncie, $3,300, Jan. 16, 1916. New Castle, $2,900, Feb. 10, 1914. Pendleton, $1,600, Feb. 22* 1914. Richmond, $3,300, June 2, 1914. Rushville, $2,500, Jan. 12, 1913. Shelbyville, $2,700, March. 5, 1914. Shirley, $1,400, Feb. 1, 1913. Winchester,! $2,500, April 20, 1915.

Lucian Heim of New Castle, spent Sunday here with his parents.

Jerir Lynam. of New Castle, visited relatives here Saturday.

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CUSTOM IS UPHELD IN COURT'S RULING

kludge Vestal Holds That Outgoing Surveyor Completes His Work.

Noblesville, Ind., Feb. 3.—In the case of County Surveyor Charles Wann against Former County Surveyor James S. Shannon, in which the new surveyor sought to take over all the unfinished work of Shannon, Judge Vestal held that Shannon should be permitted to complete the work begun under his administration as has been the custom in many counties in Indiana for a long time. This is said to be the first decision of the kind in the state and Judge Vestal's ruling was awaited with more than usual interest. There can be no appeal from his decision.

SPRING AND FALL TAXES !W OUE

Sale of Delinquent Lands Will Take Place Monday Morning, February 10th.

Tax receipts for both spring and fall have been prepared by the county treasurer who is in a position to receive money due the county from tax payers. Many people have decided lo pay their taxes for the entire year in order that they may reduce the' amount oi' their personal assessments.

The sale of delinquent lots and lands will take place Monday morning, February 10th, at 10 o'clock. The list this year is comparatively small. Persons buying these lands pay all delinquency and the 1912 iaxes which are payable in 1913. If he property is redeemed within six months the buyer receives 10 per cent, on the amount invested. If the property is redeemed during the second six months he receives 15 per cent, on the investment. If redeemed during the second year he receives 25 per cent on the amount invested. At the end of two years the buyer receives a tax title deed to the property. A list of these properties have been prepared and can be secured either at the treasurer's or the auditor's office.

Road tax receipts must be presented on or before the first Monday in May, 1913, or they will not be accepted.

FIGURES OF INTEREST

Indebtedness of Hancock CountyMiles of Gravel Roads, Bonds, Revenue, Special Funds

A statistical report, completed by County Auditor Lawrence Wood for the year 1912, contains some figures that are of special interest to the taxpayers. Some of the items in the report are as follows: Indebtedness, Co. Bonds. .$166,000.00 Gravel Road Bonds 193,129.22

Gross Debt .$359,129.22 Cash on hand 28,851.12

Net Debt. $330,278.10 Tp. grav. road bonds outstanding Jan. 1,1913—$193,129.22 Amt. ree'd from taxes for tp. grav. road bonds 43,189.15 Amt. ree'd from sale of grav. road bonds. 25,930.00 Amt. paid on gravel road bonds and interest 34,075.09 Amt. paid for construction of roads 24,769.00 Miles of gravel road constructed 5 Total number of miles of grav road in county, 300 Amt. collected, dog tax... 1,949.00 Amt. paid by trustees for loss of sheep and other animals in 1912 1,172.75 Amt. dog fund paid school revenue in 1912 950.25 Amt paid state hydrophobia fund 48.59 Total receipts for 1912.. .$135,573.68 Total expenditures 122,423.03

Balance, Dec. 31. 1913..$ 13,150.65

1* Health Warning. Chilled and wet feet resuiV in congesting the internal organs, and inflammation of the kidneys and bladder, with rheumatic twinges and pain in Ijack, generally follow. Use Foley Kidney Pills. They are the best medicine made for all disorders of the kidneys, for bladder irregularitiess, and for backache and rheumntism. They do not contain habit forming drugs. Tonic in action, quick iQ results. It. & Quigley. W$:l

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RULLETIN TELLS HOW TO FIGHT THE SPREAD OF EPIDEMIC, WHICH CAN RE STOPPED

BOARD ASKS COOPERATION

STATE DEPARTMENT COMRATS IDEA THAT THIS DISEASE IS A TRIFLING ONE

It isn't at all necessary for children to have the measles. The old theory that "they must get them, and the sooner it is over with the better," is exploded. The disease is preventable and methods to stop it are discussed in a bulletin just ^issued by the department of health and charities.

At the present time the county has an epidemic of measles, according to a report just issued by County Health Commissioner Gibbs, who states that 76 cases have been discovered in Hancock county. It is to prevent further extensions of measles that the bulletin is issued Incidentally, it is the health department that puts a quietus on "they must have them" theory. "The old notion that measles is a trilling disease which every child must pass through, is wrong," says the bulletin. "Measles is a pre rentable disease, and to needlessly expose any child to it for the purpose of having the disease over wi tii when the child is young, is a pernicious practice, based.on ignorance."

The health department makes.the following appeal for co-operation: "The department again urges the public lo heed its advice given earlier in the season for the suppression of measles. The success of combating the present epidemic depends on the manner in which existing cases of measles are being handled, as measles, like scarlet fever, diphtheria and other contagious disease's, is spread only by the poison given off by some other sick person.

The discharges from the nose and throat of the persons who have the measles are the chief carriers of the contagious poison. The disease is usually caught by direct exposure to the sick, although it may also be spread by the clothing of the patient or by those who come in contact with the patient. Fortunately, the germs of measles do not live long outside of the body of the sick person, so that if the articles soiled with discharges from the patient are promptly destroyed or disinfected and cleanliness is observed, there is less risk of spreading the disease by clothing and the other articles and by persons than in the case of scarlet fever, the germs of which will live for long periods of time under seemingly adverse conditions."

When Burton Holmes recently gave his travelogue on "Panama" at Orchestra Hall, Chicago, he was seriously interrupted by continual coughing of the audience. No one annoys willingly and if people with coughs, colds, hoarseness and tickling in throat would use Foley's Honey & Tar Compound, they could quickly cure their coughs and colds and avoid this annoyance M. C. Quigley.

Child Dies of Infantile Paralysis. Pauline, 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Andrews, of Hart, Mich., died last Wednesday evening, January 29th, of infantile paralysis. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews formerly resided in this city. They moved to Michigan about three years ago. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Andrews, of this city, are grandparents of the deceased child.

For a sprain you will find Chamberlain's Liniment excellent. It allays the pain, removes the soreness, and soon restores the parts to a healthy condition. 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by all dealers.

Dr. King's New Discovery Soothes irritated throat and lungs, stops chronic and hacking cough, relieves tickling throat, tastes nice. Take no other once) used, always used. Buy it at M. C. Quigley.

Mrs. Hiram Gough received a message this morning from Minneapolis, stating that H. C. Thomas had died there of heart trouble. He was a former resident of Greenfield.

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AGENT OPERATES SALOON

Petition of Mrs. Chjarles Pattersoim Granted Ry Commissioners.

The County Commissioners, session Monday, granted the petition of Mrs. Charles Paterson to operate the saloon of her late husband by her agent, Thomas Trainer, The saloon will be operated by Mr, Trainer until April 1st

The petition of W. H. Pauley for a license to operate this saloon was not granted, as the number of saloons allowed by law were in existence when the' petition of Mrs, Patterson was granted.

Elam Leary has his fine chickens on exhibition at the show in Indianapolis this week. He will attend later in the week.

JOIN 0. MEGEE IS

Governor Ralston Appoints An OM Member of the Bar as Judge of Rush Circuit Court

Rushville, Ind., Feb. 3.—John D». Megee, who was appointed Judge of the Rush Circuit Court, is next to the oldest member of the bar here, Born in Rush county, November 20, 1850, he spent his early life on a. farm and at the age of 20 entered a business college at Lebanon, Ov which he attended a year. After three business ventures, Mr. Megee began studying law in the office off Ben L. Smith, the oldest attorney in Rushville. He continued in the practice of law until 1881, when he became one of the incorporators of the Chaffee Mining Company, whicfe later broke up. Mr. Megee came back here in 1885. He was a minute clerk in the Legislature of 1887. Mr. Megee is married and has a daughter who teaches school int Delaware county.

No Need to Stop Work. When the doctor orders you to stop work it staggers you. I can't you say. You know you are weak, run down and failing in health day by day, but you must work as long as you can stand. What you need is Electric Bitters to give tone* strength and vigor to your system, to prevent break-down and build you up. Don't be weak, sickly or ailing when Electric Bitters wilS benefit you from the first dose, Thousands bless them for theiV glorious health and strength. Try them. Every bottle is guaranteed to satisfy. Only 50c at M. C. Quigley's.

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F. S. Prickett, one of our leading merchants was transacting business at Indianapolis Saturday.

Miss Cora Troy was shopping at Anderson Thursday. Wm. Collingwood, Arnold and James Keller made a business trip to Indianapolis Wednesday.

Mrs. Fred Jackson spent the past week writh her mother, Mrs. Mesh Collins, who is ill at this writing.

Miss Florence Adkins spent the past week with friends and relatives at Knightstown.

A. C. Albea was at Greenfield Saturday. Mrs. Emory Albea, who has been spending the past week with her parents, J. Gwinn at wife at Fortville, returned home Sunday.

H. H. Poole and wife called oa Goldie and Walter Troy Sunday. Noble Troy is better at this wr?ting.

Wm. Garriott, of Greenfield, wa& here on business Friday.

F. E. Walling, a farmer living near Yukon, Mo., strongly recommends Foley's Honey & Tar Compound and says: "I have been advised by my famiiy doctor to USQ Foley's Honey & Tar Compound for my children when there was a cough medicine needed. It always gives the best of satisfaction, and I recommend it to others." M. C. Quigley.

In a report of the Scoutmasters of America it shows that one-half of the 7,000 scoutmasters are college men, 1,972 are preachers, 188 lawyers, 146 doctors, and out of 6,917 the register reveals the fact that 4,164 are Americans, 330 Englishmen, and the Scotch, Irish, Canadians and Germans are represented.

One son Gets Property. Columbus, Ind., Jan. 31.—The will of the late Catherine Deitz, who was the oldest woman in Bartholomew county, was filed for probate here today She bequeathed all of her property to her son, Leonard,

Wilbur Lynam, wife and daughter, Dorothy, returned home from KnightstowA Sunday, after a week's except 95, which she bequeathed tovisit with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lynam.' her son, John, of Indianapolis.

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