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SAFETf APPLIANCE LAW DISREGARDED

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Interstate Commerce Commission Issues Strict Order—Railroads Requested To Do Better.

The Interstate Commerce Comttierce Commission has issued orders to its safety appliance and other inspectors to tighten up in the inspection of railroad equipments so as to avert the usual spring crop of wrecks.

The report to the Commission seemed to disclose the fact that the railroads had deliberately disregarded the safety appliance law and hour service law which was intended by Congress to be a safeguard to the traveling public. The new policy decided upon by the commission some three or four days ago and has already borne fruit. One big eastern railroad president has issued circulars to the employes of his road calling for extra caution and strict observance of the companies rules and the laws regarding safety appliances.

The commission has been greatly agitated for some time in regard to the large number of wrecks and great loss of life.

Disposes of Nice Home. Bert Walton has disposed of his fine modern home on East Main street. In a trade he received a nice new up-to-date 12-room house at 919 Broadway. Indianapolis. He will move, to that city by April 1. and majie his permanent home there.

Mr. and Mrs. Walton have resided in Greenfield for many years, and they go to Indianapolis because the location is better suited to Mr. Walton's business.

In speaking of the change of residence, Mr. Walton said he came to Greenfield a number of years ago with scarcely any money. That Col. Wm. C. Dudding of this city, took hold pf him and taught him the business of successfully selling nursery stock, and encouraged him to push ahead and drive the business. To the instruction and encouragement received from Col. Dudding, and the financial assistance rendered by Nathan C. Binford Mr. Walton atributes his success in business. In a few years he has accumulated quite a great deal of valuable property, and he feels very grateful to the two men mentioned above for the aid they rendered at a time when he most needed it.

NEWI5-GENT PIECE REFUSED RY MANY

Newly Minted Coin Has a Peculiar Appearance Regarded By Some As Being "Phony."

The new five-cent piece which has recently presented itself- in circulation, is being met with many refusals, and many people are having some odd experiences with it.

A few days ago a man boarded an interurban car, and after he was comfortably seated the conductor came along through the car collecting fares. The passenger gave the conductor his fare, including a new 5-cent piece. The conductor refused to take the nickel, and through courtesy the passenger was compelled to finish paying his fare with the old-style 5-cent piece, as the conductor could not be convinced that the money was good.

Another similar occurrence took place when a man stepped into a saloon, kept by a German, and ordered a glass of beer. He placed a new nickel upon the bar. The saloonkeeper picked up the nickel, looked at the Indian head on one side, and the buffalo on the other, and declined to accept the coin. "Dot peer sheck pelongs to some Oder saloon, nod ad mine," he said. And the customer could not induce him to take the nickel.

List your property now for the Fair Combination Sale, Saturday, •March 29th. 20d-tf-wtf

For Sale —Five general purpose Worses coming 3 and 4 years old. Riley A. Catt, Greenfield R. 1. 18d6-eod-pd

Wm, E. Crossley, of Mt. Comfort, |p8pent Tuesday in this city.

One Hundred Fifiy Per Acre. Manford Jay has sold his farm just south of Mt. Comfort, near the Honey Bee Traction Line which passes through that town and has a stop there, to Parker Dunham, for $150 per acre. There are 30% acres in the tract. It is not only very fortunately located, but it possesses a soil of exceptionally good quality. It is not surprising that such desirable properties sell so wrell.

Mr. Jay purchased the farm fifteen years ago the 24th of this month at about $50 per acre. The price for the track was $4,612.50.

Jeffries Brothers, the transfer and storage men, give prompt*and careful attention to moving household goods and pianos. Also have good storage room. No. 23 West North St. Phone 447. 19d6-eod

Line G. Boden, of Fortville, was in Greenfield Tuesday afternoon arranging for a public sale an his farm on the Pendleton Pike, between Maxwell and Eden.

SIXTEEN PATIENTS TAKIN6 TREATMENT

131 Persons Treated For Rabies Since the Month of June, 1911 —Only Two Have Died.

Since the establishment of the Pasteur Laboratory, June 12, 1911, the Indiana State Board of Health has treated 131 persons to prevent rabies. Only two of that number died. In his monthly report Dr. Will Shimer, supt. of the state pathological laboratory, presents data concerning the results of the Pasteur treatment as administered in big laboratories of European cities and reaches the conclusion that the deaths of two persons taking the treatment in Indiana "can not be attributed to a failure of the treatment, but must be due to the short incubation period—thir-ty-six days—which did not permit the establishment of immunity." "Statistics show," says Dr. Shimer, "that the total mortality of persons bitten, having received the anti-rabies inoculation, is pretty constantly about 1 per cent."

There are at this time sixteen persons receiving the anti-rabies treatment at the state laboratory.

Pope-Showalter Bankrupt Sale. The Pope Showalter Bankrupt sale made by Trustee James F. Reed at New Palestine, last Saturday was well attended. The crowd was very good when the sale started and it increased as the sale proceeded. The merchandise sold at reasonably fair prices, some of the goods reaching almost retail prices. Col. W. I. Burnside, who was the auctioneer, was much pleased with the success of the sale, and said while it was strenuous work he had a good time. He worked steadily without stopping for five hours, and made 418 sales in that time.

Wanted A young married man to work on farm. Good dwellinghouse furnished good pay. See Lee C. Thayer. 20d3-wl

FARM FOR SALE

I have been appointed by the Court to sell, at once, the Coffin Farm, half mil* east of Westland, in this county. Immediate possession will be given the purchaser. This is 81% acres of good sugar tree land good 10-room house in beautiful location Ijarn 40x50, two orchards and gas well with free gas. If you are interested, see me at once. H. E. LEECH, 20d2-wl Commissioner.

Combination Offer.

The Spencer Publishing Company has arranged with the National Stockman and Farmer for a combination with the Daily Reporter and Weekly Republican. The Daily Reporter and the National Stockman and Farmer by mail for one year, $2.70 the Weekly Republican and the National Stockman and Farmer for one year by mail, $1.70. The National Stockman is one of the greatest stock and agricultural papers in the whole country- It gives with each subscription a beautiful calendar of 1913. tf 5

John W. Jay, of Fortville, was in this city Wednesday on business. He is agent for 'the John Hancock Life Insurance Company. He says Fortville is the "best town in the

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SELECTING SEED CORN FOR PROHTABLE CROP

Why Cull Out Ears Why Nub the Seed Ears Why Shell the Seed Corn by Hand.

This is a good time of the year to select seed corn, and as seed corn is one of the prime factors of a profitable crop, there are many days at this time which can be used in improving the quality of seed corn.

It is very essential that all ears of undesirable shape be culled out, as kernels from such ears will produce ears of the same undesirable shape. The small kernels should be discarded from an inch or more off the tops of the ears, as these small grains are less productive and bring very unsatisfactory, results M^ny farmers shell their seed corn by hand and are profited by it. Where much seed is required there is a strong temptation to use the corn shelter, but this is not profitable, for the sheller breaks or cracks the grains more or less, and also by using the sheller the grain from different portions of the ear can not be examined so closely.

The- people of Greenfield have noticed the work of Billy Sunday at Columbus Ohio. The meeting was the greatest in number of conversions and amount of money raised that has ever occurred in the United States. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Bullock, formerly of this city, but now of Columbus, where Mr. Bullock is in the printing business, attended the meeting, and have united with the church. Mr. and Mrs. Bullock have many warm friends in Greenfield.

Some interesting cottage prayermeetings have been held in the vicinity of Maxwell on R. R. 5 this week. One at Joe Roberts' home on Monday night was the regular oldfashioned spiritual meeting.

H. F. Bickell, special agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in Greenfield Wednesday. He is an Indiana man and formerly was general superintendent of the Lake Erie & Western at Indianapolis.

Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors for their kindness to us at the time of the death and funeral of our dear father.

Mrs. John Kanney.

NEWIDOOK ISSUED RY GREENFIELD AUTHOR

John Fowler Mitchell Writes the History of Rooster As a Party Emblem.

A beautiful little book has just been published by th6 William Mitchell Printing Company, under the authorship of J6hn Fowler Mitchell, giving in an interesting way the exact history of the Rooster as the emblem of the Democratic party. The facts are given in such a way as to establish beyond all controversy their accuracy. Many historic facts relative to prominent Greenfield and Hancock county citizens have been woven into the story in such a way as to add an especial local interest to it.

The design of the book is neat and very artistic, and in keeping with the high standard of workmanship put out by the Mitchell Printing Company.

In Loving Remembrance

of Sarah E. Lummis, who died on March 16, 1912: We loved her, yes, we loved her,

But angels loved her more, And they have sweetly called her To yonder shining shore. The golden gates were open,

A gentle voice said, Come! And with farewells unspoken, Our loved one entered home. „_Mr. and Mrs. Riley Jacobs dw and Children,

C. M. Kirkpatrick says that the prospects for public improvement work this year are good. He thinks there will be a great deal of public work at Indianapolis this season. „1U 11

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•a,- New Cases Filed Eva E. Richey vs. Omer Richey, divorce.

Margaret Humbles, Mattie Humbles, Arza Humbles, Alva Humbles, Otis Humbles, Ida Humbles, Frank Humbles, Mabel Humbles, Andy Humbles, May Humbles, William H. Humbles, Tena Humbles, Floy McCord and Indiana McCord, vs. Rick Brown, Minerva Brown, Albert Brown, Stella Brown Jarrett, Harry Jarrett, Forest Humbles, Francis McCord, Gertrude Bolander and Port Bolander. Partition of real estate.

Effie Eubank vs. Norman Eubank. To foreclose chattel mortgage demand $1,000.

Marriage Licenses

William. C. VanLaningham and Mary A. Wiseman. Ezra Frazier and Verna Olvey.

Charles Hudson and Jessie Pearson.

Eli Coon, Olive Coon and Nellie Tuterow attended the funeral of Mrs. Milton Gilbreath at Harlan church Wednesday. ...

FARMERS MING IN MANY LOCALITIES

Farm Work in Progress Reports From Country State That the Ground Breaks Easilv.

In most every part of the county plowing has begun. Though the past winter was not so severe as usual and the freezing and thawing of the ground was not so great, the reports are almost without exception that the ground is breaking mellow and easily.

The warm sunshine and strong wind which we have been having, have been a great help in drying the ground for early spring plowing. The early start in plowing i3 a great benefit to the farmer. With the greater portion of the corn land broken, the biggest step toward getting the crop in is taken. The remaining steps of putting the ground in order and planting it are comparatively easy if favorable weather prevails. The good start leads the farmers to hope for a general early planting.

It is said that the acreage for corn this season is unusually large which is partly ddl to the early beginning of the spring work.

Services at Brown's Chapel.

JOHN S. CLAWSON

The regular services at Brown's Chapel church for March 23d, Easter Sunday). Sunday school aAd Home Mission offering at 9:30, 10:45, preaching following. The afternoon prayer meeting will be announced at the church. Preaching in the evening at 7:30. Let us hold these services in mind and help to make it a day of great blessing to all. Remember to bring your offerings for Home Missions.

John S. Clawson, Pastor.

From Manger to Throne. The life of the Savior in story and song. The Presbyterian church will have something unique and impressive for the prayer meeting this evening. The life of the Master will be portrayed in a series of songs and bits of Gospel, stories that will begin with the Manger and go on to the crown. Several solos will mingle with the congregational music, and the "Sunshine Chorus" will close with a song of His "Coming Again." This is a service preparatory to communion which will be held Easter mofriing.

John Fields Dead..

John Fields died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harold Morris, in Jackson township, Friday evening, about 6 o'clock of double pneumonia. The funeral will occur at Namleess Creek church Monday morning at 10 o'clock.

He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Morris, with whom he lived one brother, Peter Fields, near Maple Valley, and two sisters, Mrs. Samuel Overman and Mrs. Charles Lynam.

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Boy Has Hand Mashed and Arm Broken While at Work in a Bakery At Maxwell.

Raymond Chappie, the 17 year old son of Wm. Chappie, of this city, met with a very painful accident this morning while at work in J. F. Gant's bakery at Maxwell.

The young man was working with a machine which is used for mixing the bread dough, and in some manner got his hand caught in the rollers of the machine which, mashed his hand badly and broke his arm between the wrist and the elbow.

Dr. Trees was called at once and dressed the injuries. The boy has been working for Mr. Gant about six or eight weeks.

Social Neighborhood Gathering Saturday evening, March 15th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Hittle in Jackson township, occurred one of those social neighborhood gatherings for which this community is noted. The occasion was a surprise reception given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Dean and their daughter, Helen. They will live on Mr. Hittle's farm, which he recently purchased of C. H. Bailey.

The evening was spent in conversation, games, music and eating popcorn and candy. Miss Helen, who is an excellent pianist, favored the company with a number of rare selections. Others assisting in the musical part of the program were Mrs. Lizzie Williams, Miss Jennie Apple and Orris Hittle. The unique feature of the affair was that each family represented, as a token of their good will and neighborhood interest, presented Mrs. Mrs. Dean with a hen, which she appreciated very much. The guests numbering forty, on leaving, extended to Mr. Dean and family a very cordial welcome into their midst, who in return expressed a hearty appreciation of the welcome given them, expressing their desire and intention to be true friends and neighbors in every respect.

List your property now for the Fair Combination Sale, Saturday, March 29th. 20d-tf-wtf

J. C. Dixon of the Standard Accident Insurance Company, is here today looking after business.

CHESTEEN W. GANT SUCCUMBSTO ILLNESS

Pioneer Greenfield Citizen Passes Away After an Illness of Long Duration.

Chesteen W. Gant died at the home of his nephew, H. Ward Walker, deputy postmaster, Saturday morning at 11 o"clock. He had been in declining health for the past two years, and had gradually grown weaker until his condition was so critical that his death would not have been a surprise to his friends at almost any time in the past six months.

Two days ago he became unconscious and since then has lain in a comatose condition, taking no nourishment for forty-eight hours prior to his death. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Moses L. Marsh and many other relatives.

Chesteen Gant is one of the well known -citizens of Greenfield, and has been identified with the business of this city for the past forty years.

The funeral services will be Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Bradley M. E. church.

Correct S. S. Convention Date. A mistake occurred in the printed programs of the Hancock County Sunday School Convention of all denominations. The correct date is FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH. The convention will occur at the Bradley M. E. church in Greenfield. Every persoh interested in Sunday school work is cordially invited to attends Remember, the correct date is Friday, March 28th, 1913.

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Miss Fannie Lamb Dead. Miss Fannie Lamb died at her home in Blue River township on Tuesday evening about 11 o'clock, of tuberculosis. She lived with her brother, William J. Lamb, and his three children. She was the daughter of the late Joseph J. and Lydist Lamb, and was 60 years old. She leaves a brother, Wm. J. Lamb, a. sister, Mrs. Albert Fields, and a number of other relatives,

The funeral will occur at Western Grove church Friday morning at 10 o'clock, Hiram Eshelman, undertaker.

Death of Child.

Helen Louise, age 6 weeks, the baby daughter of Jacob D. Gates and wife, died at their home east of this city, about 3 p. m. Tuesday. The funeral will take place at the residence Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Frank Edwards will officiate. Interment at Park Cemetery, Morrison & Pasco, undertaker.

William Vawter, of Nashville, Brown county, was in Greenfield Wednesday.

SIX FEATORE NIGHTS

Association Arranges For Big Event Every Day During the Coming Show Week.

The Indianapolis Automobile Association has arranged six feature nights during the Automobile Show at the State Fair Grounds March 24-29. These feature nights will serve to give special entertainment to all, and especially those interested in automobiles.

Opening night will be on Monday, industrial night will be celebrated on Tuesday. On that night all the employes of all industries in Indianapolis and the state, and especially automobiles industries will be entertained.

Society will be out in full force Wednesday night. On Thursday, civic and commercial organizations of Indianapolis and state will be asked through their membership and prestige tb lend assistance to the show.

Friday night will be Indiana night. Governor Ralston and other state officers will be guests of the show. Arrangenjpnts are now being made to run excursions from all cities on the interurban lines for this night.

Saturday night, or the concluding night of the show, will be carnival night.

HESPERIAN CLUB RECEPTION

In Honor of Pearl E. Tyner, Who Leaves Soon for Northwest.

One of the most charming and elaborate functions of the season was the reception given Thursday evening by the members of the Hesperian Club at the palatial home of Mrs. John F. Mitchell on West Main street, in honor of Mrs. Pearl E. Tyner, who will soon sojourn in the great Northwest and California.

The reception was in charge of the committee, and as the members came they were ushered into the library to meet the guest. The library and music room were beautifully decorated with spring flowers and potted plants. In due time the ladies were invited to the dining room, which was a bower of beauty, entirely lighted with pink wax candles in candelabrum, glass sticks and wall pockets. The table was laid with handsome lace mats and arranged with a crystal vace filled with pink carnations and ferns surrounded with smilax, cut glass, china and silver.

Mrs. E. B. Howard, Mrs. Hiram' Eshelman and Mrs. George Reed presided at the table. Mrs. Clara Strickland and Mrs. Mitchell assisted in serving a delicious two-course luncheon. During the luncheoa choice selections were rendered on the Yictrola during the evening and. an interesting contest was enjoyed. Music from the pianola and victrola added much to the pleasure. At 10 o'clock the ladies bade the hostess and guest goodnight, wishing Mrs^' Tyner a pleasant and enjoyable trip and a safe return to Greenfield,

Rev. F. S. Dawson, of Maxwell,^* has advertised a public sale of his stock and household goods for Saturday, March 22d. He will go in the first part of April to Bainbridge in Putnam county.

John Whisler, of Warrington* spent the dcy in this city.