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PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY

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SPENCER PUBLISHING CO. Newton R. Spencer, Editor & Mgr.

OBITUARIES .. $1.00 CARDS OF THANKS .. .25

The recent flood was very distressing, but it had its good effects. A Greenfield man who happened to be one of the unfortunates caught away from home last week, said: "The American people are the best people on earth. The common misfortunes of the flood made everybody kind. Nothing that one could do for another was any trouble. Each person seemed to be looking for something he could do for another who was more unfortunate than he. Proffers of help of all kind were constantly being made. Everybody was on an equality."

So, it is true, it is an ill wind, indeed, that blows no one good.

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Land Prices Twenty years ago men in Hancock county were saying that land had not advanced in price since the close of the war. The best farms were valued at about $50 per acre. Some farms sold for less, and when a farm brought $60, even landowners said they did not see how anyone could afford to pay that much for a farm. When a farm was sold for $75 an acre, the people declared that the purchaser was reckless and had more money than sense. Every advance in land within the past twenty years in Hancock county has been in spite of the skepticism of the landowners themselves. The fact of the case is that Hancock county land prices have been set by men from outside the county, who came to this county and offered the high prices to induce men who had farms that were not for sale, to sell them. In the face of the advancement in the price of land from $50 per acre to $150 per acre, people are still skeptical. They insist that prices are too high, and that men can not afford to pay such prices. There is no optimism among landowners. Notwithstanding the increased demand for all kinds of farm products at advanced prices, they seem to grudgingly see the price of land advance.

The maximum price has not been reached. Land is destined to go higher—not just $5, $10, $25 or $50 per acre higher, but $100 per acre higher. The time is not far distant when fertile, well located land like that of Hancock county, will bring from $200 to $250 per acre. And that declaration does not seem as absurd as it would have been twenty years ago to say that land then sell at $50 per acre would, within twenty years, sell for $125 to $150 per acre. Wait and see.

Mrs. G. T. Randall and daughter, .Pearl, formerly of this city, but now of Indianapolis, gave a reception this afternoon from 4 to 6, at their home on College avenue, Indianapolis. The reception was in honor of Miss Flora Randall, who will leave in a few days for San

Francisco, where she will be married to Lewis M. Baker. J. C. Vance, the manager of the Southern Indiana Gas Company, was one of the most worried men in Greenfield by the recent flood. He says that he has never had so much trouble since he had charge of the gas business. He did not sleep any from Monday night until Friday evening. He got his lines in pretty good shape for temporary service Friday evening. He is in Shelby county today, and will attempt permanent repairs Sunday. He paid a man $10 to turn off a stop cock near Fountaintown. It was in the flooded section, and the gas was escaping in the river.

v* Miss Ivis Cooksey, who has been attending school at Valparaiso, has returned to Greenfield, and returned her membership to the Christian ,iri church here Sunday morning. At r: the same time Miss Cecil King made i" the good confession.

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Crider, of this fki city, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ar%m thur, of R. R. 9, were guests of Mr. •bm and Mrs. George Fisher, of R. R. 8,

Sunday.

A. E. Curry and family, who have been spending the winter in Florida, arrived at Maxwell Friday morning after being flood-bound at Lebanon, Ind., for two days.

J. T. Bodkin, of R. R. 7, is baling quite a large amount of timothy

Since the flood on Brandywine has receded, J. P. Knight finds that he lost abdut 1300 worth of gravel.

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Money Saved

Any business man can tell you of more times than one, no doubt, when he has been saved from paying bills the second time because he pays by check and a great many people can tell you about paying bills the second time because they did not pay by check.

Why not be on the safe side, and open a checking account at the CAPITAL STATE BANK Come in and warm and plan to meet your friends and while you warm yon can get the correct time.

OFFICERS

J. L. BINFORD, PKES. W. J. THOMAS, ASS'T. CASHIER

ii BUCK" KEEFER WRITES FROM 800IH DAKOTA

David Ellis Receives Letter From Greenfield Man Tell of His Experience in Blizzard.

"Westover, S. D., Mar. 27, 1913. "D: H. Ellis, Dear Friend:—I got your letter yesterday, the first mail that has come since my arrival. I got to Murdo at 3:30 p. m., March 13th, and at 5 p. m., the worst blizzard that has struck Dakota since 1888 was in full swing. It was fierce. You could not see six feet. It lasted all night and all day the 14th, the last day being the worst. The snow drifted against the houses on both sides of the street higher than the houses, leaving the street clear in the middle. Some people did not get out until Saturday, the 15th. I had about 200 feet to go to breakfast Friday morning. It was the longest five miles I ever traveled. I fell down five or six times and finally rolled through a five foot snow drift and into the restaurant. I got a good breakfast. I stayed right there until after supper when the storm broke. I was tied up in Murdo until Easter Sunday, when I got an Irishman to drive me down to the place. He was the ugliest man I have seen in a long time. I found the house built on my farm, but it needs some more work. I am stopping with my friend, C. H. Kendall, for the present. The weather is getting a great deal better. I have been going over the farm for two days. "Well, Dave, I wish you all kinds of good luck and will drop you a few lines later. Give my regards to all the boys. "Yours truly, "ALMON KEEFER."

Making Farm Life Attractive 4*

The widespread movement of the day has for its object the popularizing* of the idea that the drift of population should be to the soil and not to the cities. To this end the work of demonstration has greatly broadened, and numerous states have seconded the National Agricultural Department in helpfulness for those who want to become producers on the farms, but do not know how to go about it. A little capital soon vanishes when an average city man undertakes to make a living in general agriculture or any of its branches unless he has exceptional knowledge and staying qualities. He need to be prepared by a study of conditions in their true light. It is quite possible if he is that sort of a person, to accomplish more than he expects, but there is no need of failure and disappointment when ordinary prudence is consulted and reasonable energy shown.

Farmers already established and classed as successful, can see from experiments going on around them, even in the boys' corn clubs, that general labors on the soil are far less productive than they might be.

In no nation in the world is it as easy to become the owner of available farming land as in the United States. But it takes definite knowledge to improve the opportunity. Farm demonstrators who are multiplying the agricultural courses which are widening out, are a practical recognition of the need of instruction to those who can see that farming is the best vocation if rightly comprehended and followed up. Crops in this country might be doubled or trebled.

Workers on the soil could be similarly increased if they are wisely guided and will master the fundamental principle of how to make farming pay, and insure at the same time an enjoyable life. The farm demonstrators are on the right road to modify an excessive movement of the population to the cities.

'r Mrs. Will Lefter, of Knightstown, spent the day here with her parents. Her son, Clifford, who attends school here, will accompany her home to spend the spring vacation.

C. M. CURRY, V.-PRES N. C. BINFORD. CASHIER

CITY COUNCIL MEETS

.Members Were All Present Reports Accepted and Various Claims Allowed.

.The City Council met in regular session Wednesday evening with all members present. The minutes of the previous meeting were read find approved. The report of the finance committee on the city clerk and city treasurer's reports was accepted and approved. All claims were allowed and the interest was ordered paid on the water works bonds. A cemetery deed was ordered made to Margaret I. Brooks, wife of the late John Brooks.

A petition was read for a sanitary sewer on Walnut street, extending from School to Noble street, and the city attorney and city engineer were ordered to prepare resolutions of necessity for the same.

Resolutions were adopted for side walks on Mechanic and Spring streets.

The driver at the fire department was authorized to purchase a pair of hand clippers, and the street commissioner was authorized to purchase twelve brooms to be used in cleaning the streets.

The superintendent of the cemetery was ordered to purchase some gravel to improve the driveways in the cemetery.

The superintendent of the electric light plant was instructed to purchase a damper regulator for the boiler. There being no other business to transact, the council adjourned.

John Brandenburg, of WestTague street, who had three sons at Dayton at the time of the flood, has word from them that they are all right.

John T. Henry, one of the well known residents of Maxwell, who has been seriously ill for several weeks, is decidedly better, now being able to sit up part of the time.

Harry Chambers, of Maxwell, who has a position in a chain factory at Hammond, has decided to move to that place. His wife will leave for Hammond some time this week.

Porter Wiggins and wife, of R. R. 9, have returned from a stay .of a few days at St. Petersburg, Fla.

Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Schaeffer attended the play, Ben Hur, at English's Tuesday evening.

CREENFIELD REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1913i

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BEEH POSTPONED

Teachers' Examination Postponed— Unable To Get List of Questions On Account of High Water

From Saturday's Daily Many of the teachers who presented themselves at the county superintendents office this morning to write for license, were greatly disappointed when they were notified that no questions could be secured on account of the recent flood, which had delayed the mail service throughout the state. This condition prevails all over the state, and no examination for teachers' license will be held in the state today, but will be held next Saturday, April 5th.

All teachers should keep this date in mind so as not to miss the examination.

Surprised By Friends. Quite a pleasant surprise was given Leona Dobbins Friday night at her home west of Maxwell, the occasion being her fifteenth birthday. Among those present were Misses* Ada Eakin, Gladys and Hazel Jackson, Hazel Shepler, Pearl and Mary Fuller and Anna Kimble, and the Messrs. Oren Moore, Cecil Curtis, James Fuller, Robert Jackson, Fred Bussell, Roscoe Wilson, "Virgil Boyer and Charles Baker.

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EMM 6LEE CLUB

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Club Gives High-Class Entertainment—Appreciated By Large Audience of Music Lovers

Shortly after 8 o'lock last night with a crowded house, the Earlham College Glee Club began their en­iperity.

tertainment by singing for their first number, "Come, Rise With the Lark." The two hours of enter­\Jas.

tainment given by the club was greatly appreciated by the large audience.

T. B. Stanley, the chalk artist, gave several illustrative sketches, portraying the likenesses of Greenfield people who had entered college at Earlham. Mr. Lehman, the talented soloist, who graduated at that college last year, was with the club and rendered several numbers in a most excellent manner. The club gave a high-class entertainment which was greatly appreciated by a large audience of music lovers in attendance. The Earlham College Glee Club is one of the strongest glee clubs in the state.

OBITUARY

Almost a century ago there appeared in the log cabin home of Wm. and Dorcas Welling, of Harrison county, Ohio, a son, who was named Hamilton, to gladden the hearts and the home of those pioneer parents.

Hamilton Welling, the subject of this sketch, was born December 18, 1815, and departed this life March 18, 1913, age 97 years and 3 months. He, being the youngest of a family of sixteen children, save two, had only a few of the necessities of life, much less the luxuries.

He attended the schools of his time and received such education as he could obtain from these elementary schools.

In the year 1836 he was united in holy matrimony to Rachel Corbin, and to this union were born eleven children, two dying in infancy. His wife preceded him in death June 25, 1869. Those of his immediate family remaining to mourn the loss of a good kind and indulgent father being Mrs. Mary C. Russell, of Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Sarah Powell, of Middletown Mrs. Dorcas Black, of Fishers Station, and Frank O. Welling, of near Mt. Comfort: And in addition to these of his family are thirteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren, and a legion of neighbors and friends.

The deceased died on the farm which he entered years ago while yet a wilderness, and which, by his guidance, became one of the good farms of the community. Twentyeight years ago he took up his residence with his son, F. O. Welling, who rented the farmland there he made his home continuously until his death.

In early life he united with the church and according to his own testimony, was converted when 16 years of age. And for more than fifty years he was a licensed local preacher in the M. E. church, and all through his life he tried to live the life of a good true Christian, not only by words, but also by precept and example, and I dare say to those of his family and neighbors and friends, that should you follow the example of the deceased you shall hear, when life is over, as he has heard, that welcome summons, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant enter thou into the joys of thy Lord."

W. F. Spangler is having a storage room built at the rear end of his plumbing shop, in which to store his plumbing supplies. The building which stood there was in a dilapidated condition and was too small for the amount of goods Mr. Spangler wishes to keep in stock.,

The people of Greenfield may well feel proud for what they have done and are now doing for the flood providing it is right to feel proud for performing a plain duty to our fellowmen. At any rate, no city came nearer doing its full duty toward the unfortunate than did this one. The contributions of clothing, money and provisions, all done in such a short time, was no small task.

L. V. Hopkins, of near Maxwell, was here today on business. He has a very fine orchard on his farm, consisting of many varieties of fruit. He says the prospects for a good crop of fruit are reasonably good.

Harry Bentley, of near Morristown, transacted business here yesterday. i,

Kay Freeman send mother have moved* from the Gwynn property on Main street to North street.

OBITUARY

MAKES YOU SYSTEMATIC

A bank account makes you systematic and encourages you to save a part of your income. We will be pleased to explain many advantages of the checking system to you. Make the start to save. It means independence for you. Enroll your name with the thrifty class, with the savers. Do it today. Would all the ablest business men of our town have a bank account if there was no help or advantage in it? You envy them their pros­

Caroline, daughter of William and Mary Martindale, was born in Hancock county, Ind., September 16, 1835, died March 26, 1913, aged 77 years, 6 months and 10 days.

Why not follow their example which would be a good start on the road to prosperity? Why not start today?

The Citizens* Bank

Her conversion to Christ occurred in her girlhood days at Curry's Chapel, where she has ever remained a faithful and consistent member until the time of her death. She had very limited means for an education, but became a great reader. She was an earnest advocate of education, and no sacrifice on her part was too great in order that her children might receive the benefits therefrom.

She was married to William Taylor May 15, 1851. Ten children were born of this union, eight of whom have preceded her to the Heavenly Home.

In all of life's complex duties she was ever a loving and faithful wife, taking up the cares and burdens which fell to her lot cheerfully, looking well to the ways of her household. She was a home-maker in the truest sense, scattering sunshine with the pleasant smile she constantly wore. Indeed, it is the testimony of her children that the mother's brow was never clouded, but that they were always greeted with a smiling face.

Appreciativeness was one of her characteristics, careful to tender the word of cheer, or commendation to well meant efforts in others. To know her was to love her.

She leaves two daughters, Mrs. J. M. Larimore, of Greenfield, and Mrs. Charles Mauck, of New Castle. Two brothers, J. K. P. Martindale, of Greenfield, and Isaac Martindale, of Robinson, Kan. nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn their loss.

Many G. A. R. Honors. Dr. W. R. King, whose funeral occurred Wednesday afternoon, was frequently honored by the local, the state and the National Grand Army of the Republic. He was a Past Commander of the Dunbar Post was several times elected Surgeon General of the State Encampment, and was Surgeon General of the National G. A. R. under four different commanders. He attended the national encampments at San Francisco, Denver, Minneapolis and Baltimore.

ADVERTISED LETTERS

Following is a list of letters remaining uncalled for in the postoffice at Greenfield, Ind., April 3d:

Miss Kate Butts. Miss Edna Johnson. Morgan Hazlett. Mr. E. J. Outland. Persons calling for the above letters will please say "advertised."

WM. C. DUNCAN, Postmaster.

PUBLIC SALES.

J. N. Bridges, one mile east and one mile north of Greenfield, Tuesday, April 8, 1913.

Joseph Everson, Saturday, April 12, 1913, at 1 p. m., at his home at No. 204 North Swope Street.

Misses Mary Wilson and Marvel Bradley and Mrs. Ethel Bussell Parker, of R. R. 8, were at Indianapolis Tuesday and attended a theater in the evening.

Mrs. Everson's Funeral. There were quite a number of people from out of town at the funeral services of Mrs. Joseph Everson. They were John Allen and wife and Harry B. Allen and wife, of Ogden Ralph Allen, of Knightstown Jesse Allen, of Spiceland Joseph C. Allen, of Indianapolis Richard and Joseph Bennett, of Morristown, and George W. Allen and family and Wheeler Watts and family, of Mohawk.

Dr. H. E. Wright has jusl "returned from Chicago. He reports that he brought some one with him.

R. Boyd, Pres. Geo. H. Cooper, Cashier Wm. B. Bottsford, Asst. Cashier

Filing Estimate—Notice.

Taxpayers and all others concerned, of Hancock County, Indiana, are notified that estimates for the ap" propriation of money were filed with me on the 27th day of March, 1913, by the County Commissioners for the aggregate amount of |14,679.20. The Treasurer of said county for the aggregate amount of $47.02. The Clerk of the Hancock Circuit Court for the aggregate amount of $500.00.

All of which will be on file in my office until Abril 8th, 1913, when they will be presented to the Hancock County Council for action thereon.

LAWRENCE WOOD,

d-w Auditor Hancock County, Ind.

Meeting of the County Council. To the Members of the Hancock County Council of the State of

Indiana: You are hereby called to assemble in special session at the Auditor's office of Hancock county, Indiana, at 9 o'clock A. fM., on the fith day of April, 1913, to consider the estimates of the County Commissioners for an appropriation of money aggregating $14,679.20, The clerk of the Hancock Circuit Court for the aggrgate amount of $500.00. The treasurer of said county for the aggregate amount of $47,02, and for the transaction of such other business that may be presented at such times.

LAWRENCE WOOD,

d-w Auditor Hancock County, Ind

DEATHS.

Charles Jacobi died at the home of his parenis, southwest of this city, Thursday morning, of tuberculosis. Funeral occurred Friday afternoon afe 1 o'clock at Philadelphia.

Mrs. Nettie Hannah died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph. Finley, on North Broadway, Thursday morning, after a lingering illness of many months. Mrs. Hannah is the daughter of the late B. F. Lysinger, a former well-known fruit tree salesman. Funeral at the residence Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Hiram. Eshelman, undertaker.

GREENFIELD MARKET These prices are corrected daily from quotations by the Bolt Meat Market, Thomas Nye, the poultry dealer, New Milling Company and local grocers. —Cattle Steers [email protected] Stock Cattle [email protected] Heifers [email protected] Bulls [email protected] Canners and Cutters [email protected] Fqit Cows [email protected] Cows $20 @$50 Veal Calves [email protected] -HogsGood to Best Heavies [email protected] Medium and Mixed [email protected] Good to Choice Light [email protected] -WheatWheat, per bushel $1.00 -r-Corn— Corn, 68 lbs 45c —Oats and RyeOats, per bushel 27c Rye, per bushel 60c —Hay and StrawBaled timothy hay, ton $11.00 Baled mixed hay, ton 1Q.4X) Baled clover hay, ton 10.00 Bulk timothy hay, ton 10.00 Bulk mixed hay, ton 8.00 Bulk clover hay 8.00 Baled wheat straw 4.00 Baled oats straw 5.00 —Buying Price SeedsTimothy, per bushel [email protected] Glover, per bushel [email protected] Alsike, per bushel [email protected] —Selling Price SeedsLittle Red Clover $ 12.50 Alsike [email protected] Timothy seed 2.00@ 2.25 Kentucky Blue Grass.. 2JOO —Bacon and LardBacon 12@14C Country hams 12@S5E Lard, per lb lie —Butter and EggsButter, per lb 20@28o Eggs, per dozen 14c —Poultry—: Chickens, per lb '. .v\ i"... 15c Turkeys,

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