Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 24 April 1913 — Page 2

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HORSE THIEF WALKS INTO CLEVER TRAP

Sheriff YYarrum Not Only Recovers Stolen Horses, But Lands the Thieves Bad Men.

Sheriff Mack Warrum is feeling especially good over the catching of the thief who stole the horses belonging to Wilbur Scott, agent for the Standard Oil Company in -.this city, a-few nights ago.

Sheriff Warrum acted very discreetly in the matter and stayed with his job persistently when some of the others connected with the hunt gave up in despair because they thought the thief had caught on and skipped. ,. It* was only a short time^fter

Sheriff Warrum reached the stockyards at Indianapolis until he was wise to the fact taht the horses were there, but thinking that the thief was either there himself, or probably had an accomplice watching, he kept in the background. He arranged to have the horses put up .and sold in a regular way. This seems to have thrown the horsethief off his guard, and thinking the horses had been sold, he called up and asked that the check be sent to him at Noblesville, as he was called there on important business.

He was informed that that was contrary to their practice, but he was told that if he would send some one for the check it would be delivered to the messenger promptly.

and down the street withm easy reach of the detective's gun, and wait for the thief. It was not long until lie appeared and was placed under arrest.

Both men are now in the Marion county jail. The thief is known as Earl Spain. He is a parolled convict, having twice been convicted of horse stealing. He gave his name to the detectives as John Doe and at another time as James T. Powers. Sheriff Warrum will bring both men to Greenfield next week, where they will be tried for horse stealing.

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The messenger soon appeared, and he was promptly put under arrest. He protested that he had been hired "to come for the check, receiving -only one dollar for doing so. He gave his name as Walter Watson, and offered to take the officers to the man who sent him. He was accompanied by Detective Haley to the place where he was to meet his man. The place of meeting was near the Court House at Indianapolis. When they approached the place the man was not in sight, so the detective had Watson walk up If'!arel

Although Watson gave up the ,, .. "man, Spain, to the' officers, and

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dollar for going to get the check,

still it is suspected that he is an

he, was around when the sale of the horses was made, and asked who bought them. It is thought that two men were present when the horses were taken. It is also thought that the man, Spain, or Powers, is the same man who was seen at two or three places in Greenfield early Monday evening. He has the same kind of clothing on that the man seen in the barn of Mr. Kassen wore Monday eveni" •7$

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There can be no question but that the recovery of the horses and the catching of the thieves was a skillful piece of detective work and Sheriff Warrum deserves considerable credit for what he did. If the horses had been identified and claimed at the stockyards just as .: soon as located, it would have been all off, and no thief would ever have called for his money. But the fact that no one seemed to be searching for the hordes, and the

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stable in a regular way winding and working them, and putting the 0. K. on them, threw the thief off his guard. To be doubly secure he waited several days, but the Hancock sheriff waited also, and was rewarded for his patience and determination.

Spain is a genuine crook and a mean one, two. When the detective who arrested him took Sheriff Warrum to the jail to see Spain, he flew at the detective and kicked him viciously on the shins. When Sheriff Warrum reached for the assailant he gave up.

From Friday's Indianapolis New's: "Earl Spain, who has served three terms in prison, once for burglary and twice for horse stealing, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Detectives Haley and Stewart, and locked in the city prison under a $5,000 bond, charged with being a fugitive and loitering. "Spain was found at Capitol Ave. and Washington street. He told the detectives his name was Jas. T. Powers, and that his home was in New York. At Central Police station he was recognized by Lieutenant Kinney. Spain denied his identity and when slated in the turnkey's office gave his name as John Doe. The detectives also arrested Walter Watson, 706 Fulton street, who was charged with loitering and held under a $1,000 bond. "Spain is wanted in Greenfield, where several nights ago, according to the detectives, he broke into a barn and stole a team of horses belonging to Wilbur W. Scott, a driver for the Standard Oil Company. Spain is said to have sent the horses to the stockyards where he gave orders that they were to be sold. The horses were sold by the Blair-Baker Horse Company for $327.50, subject to the approval of the owner. "A telephone message, was received at the stockyards Thursday morning, and a man believed to be Spain said he was in Noblesville, and asked that,

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horses be mailed to him. The man was told he would' have to- call in person for the money. Watson apstocky: afternoon and asked for the check. He was questioned by the detectives, and he said that he had received 50 cents and two street car tickets from a stranger to go to the stockyards and get the check. Watson was to meet the man at Capitol avenue and Washington street. "Spain denied that he had ever seen Watson before or knew anything about a team of horses. Watson identified Spain as the man who sent him to the stockyards. The police do not believe that Watson knew anything about- the stolen horses. They were request-

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Behind. With Farm Work —Not Many of Tliem Loafing in _• Town These Days. 'i?:

Farmers have been a scarce article in Greenfield* the last three or four days. Ther6 is a reason. The ground has dried out enough for them to plow and they are busily turning over the sod.

To no class of people is the return of the sunshine and settled weather more grateful than to the farmers. In Hancock county, as well as in-the surrounding counties the farmers are behind with their work on account of the continued rains. It is now late for oats sowing and corn in sure to be a little belated. However, if Hancock county farmers' can have reasonably good weather for the next three or four weeks, they will be in good shape with, tlfeir crops, despite the late start.

Cured of Chronic Constipation. "For twenty-one years I suffered with chronic constipation" says C. W. Robinson, of Cordova, S. C. "In May, 1908, it had assumed a more serious form, resulting in indigestion, piles and neurasthenia. Life seemed a burden to me. Two famous physicians and one specialist with all their drastic drugs, failed to help me. A friend advised me to give Chamberlain's Tablets a trial, which I did, and am pleased to say two bottles of them cured me." For sale by all dealers.

J. W. ORR PURCHASES GRANDSTAFF STUDIO

Negotiations Made in Which Jesse Orr Again Becomes the Owner of Studio.

A deal was made Friday in which Jesse Orr became the owner of the Grandstaff studio. Mr. Orr was formerly the owner of the studio, but a few months ago sold out to N. C. Grandstaff, who came here from Hartford City.

Mr. Orr took possession of the studio this morning and will conduct the business in the same careful and obliging manner which he has heretofore conducted it, and extends a cordial invitation to his customers and friends to call and see him. Mr. Grandstaff will return to his home town of Hartford City. ..

Are Colds Catching?

It is claimed that most colds are catching as measles, and that one should avoid the association of anyorffe who has a cold. Never permit anyone who has a cold to kiss,your child. Avoid crowded cars and poorly ventilated sleeping rooms. Then, when you take a cold get rid of it as quickly as posible. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy used as directed, will enable you to throw it off quickly and permanently. That preparation always cures and is pleasant and safe to take. For sale by all dealers.

Using Ferry Boat.

The bridge over Blue River on the Brookville Pike west of Morristown being out, some men have improvised an old fashioned ferryboat and are transferring passengers across the river for a nominal fee. Pedestrians, rigs, automobiles, etc., are being transferred across the stream "by this means. The boat is large enough for two buggies at one trip. It will be some time before the bridge can be rebuilt, jmd the ferry boat is in Remand.

Hand Badly Mashed.

Joseph Martin, of near Independence, met with a very painful accident one day last week. He was rolling some logs and got his hand caught between two logs. The hand was badly mashed and the flesh was torn from the back of the hand. A physician was called to attend to the injury. "•&

,A Sunday Dinner Party. Mr. and Mrs. Bfert Burk and daughter, Pauline, of Maxwell, entertained at dinner Sunday a number of friends, including Mr. and Mrs. Launcelot A. Danse, of Indianapolis Ancil Dorset, of Greenfield Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Wilson and Sylvester Burk, of Charlottesville Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Vandenbark ang 'Mrs. Cash Vandenbark, of Jackson township.

Mr. and Mrs. William Briney visited her sister, Mrs. Cora Briney, near Leamon's Corner in Jackson township, Sunday.

J. H. Bundy, who has charge of the monument store of Mrs. J. H. Brooks, was at Fountaintown cemetery Monday to place a monument.

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GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY. APRIL 24, 1913

FARMERS HIE BUSY TURNING THE SOD

Lived On Farm Cleared By His Own Bands For Sixty-Five Years— Voted in Same Precinet.

Michael Murnan, whose death occurred at his home in Sugar Creek township a few weeks ago, had lived on the farm on which he died for sixty-five years. He purchased the land sixty-five years ago of John Ashcraft, father of L. F. and John M. Ashcraft, of Sugar Creek township, who entered it.

Mr. Murnan cleared the land from an unbroken forest. Many a time while he was clearing it and when he had only a few patches cleared at different places, it was not an uncommon thing to see deer passing through the cleared places.

Mr. Murnan was a Democrat and for sixty-five years he voted in the same precinct in Sugar Creek township, never having changed his residence in the entire time.

When he was married, fifty-nine years ago, he took his young bride to a cabin on his farm, and they never moved away from the farm, but resided there throughout their entire married life, and the widow now more than 80 years old, still resides there. Her health is very poor at this time, as she is sufferin it el as

BROWN TOWNSHIP AND WILKINSON SCHOOLS

Trustee O. W. Kuhn, of Brown township, was in Greenfield Monday. He reports all his schools closed for the year, except the Wilkinson High School, which will close this week, with commencement exercises Thursday evening. The address will be given by L. E. Brown, of Connersville. There are five graduates. The enrollment in the high school has been about forty. The year for the schools of the township has been a successful one. An addition will be built to the high school building.-'

Widely Used.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is one of the most widely used medicines in the market. It is as popular in Canada, Australia and South Africa as at home. This is because it "makes good." You can always depend upon it when you have a cough or cold Tor sale by all dealers.

Mr. and Mrs. Philander Collyer entertained Sunday, Henry Fink and family, of Jackson township John Fink and family, of Indianapolis Henry Pentland and family, of Jackson township Martin Eastburn and Robert Winslow, of Indianapolis.

Noble Coffey and family, of Hominy Ridge, spent Sunday here with Henry Jeffries and wife. Mr. Jeffries has been in poor health for some time. ££&

Sour Stomach.

This is a mild form of indigestion. Eat slowly, masticate your food thoroughly and take one of Chamberlain's Tablets just after supper and it may be avoided. For sale by all dealers. C/

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Hog Dies of Blood Poisoning Caused From Ringing and Cutting Off the Tusks.

Charles McKenzie, of R. R. 10, the well known hog raiser, lost a very fine large type Poland China male hog Saturday. The hog had been tearing up the grass in the yard and Mr. McKenzie caught him and put two rings into his nose. His tusks being very long and sharp, Mr. McKenzie was afraid the hog might cripple some of the stock or family with them, so he cut them off and in a day or two the hog's nose and mouth began swelling and blood poisoning finally set in and the hog lived but a few days.

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Loses Racing Bred Filly. Jesse F. Anderson, the well known stock buyer, living just east of this city, lost a valuable young pacing filly Sunday with compaction of the bowels. Mr. Anderson says the filly was very promising, and would not have taken $200 for her. She was well bred, being by Richard Earl and a half sister to Mr. Anderson's fast pacing young stallion, Jack H.

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