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COMMISSIONERS MET

Claims Were Allowed Many Bids Received and Contracts Were Awarded

The county commissioners met in regular session Monday and allowed many claims and received bids. Contracts were let for the following bridges, which were awarded to the Greenfield Bridge & SewTer Co., their bid on each bridge being as follows: Lantz Bridge .$525.00 Murnan Bridge 120.00 Steele Bridge 525.00 Cushman Bridge 550.00 Hamilton Bridge 626.00 Keller Bridge 210.00 Staley Bridge 120.00 Simmons Bridge 415.00 Willow Branch Bridge 425.00

The following persons were appointed to act as superintendents on the following bridges: •Simmons Bridge—Riley Titus.

Staley & Willow Branch BridgeJohn W. Patterson. Keller Bridge—Ed Keller.

Hamilton Bridge—W. P. Ivauble. Cushman Bridge Harvey Cushman.

Steele Bridge—William A. Dunn. Murnan and Lantz—Wm. Lantz. Duncan Bridge—I. N. Sanford. Hiday Bridge—Chas. W. Hiday. Lincoln Fair was granted a permit for renewal of liquor license, and on payment of all fees required by law, the auditor was ordered to issue a license.

In the matter of the petition for a tile drain by Samuel A. Wray, it was found by the Board of Commissioners that C. W. Moncriefwas disqualified to act as ditch commissioner, as he was an interested party in said drain, and George W. Potts was appointed in" his place. James A. Clearv was also appointed as one of the drainage commissioners with George W. Potts.

Bruce Arthur Goble was appointed a student of Purdue University as there was a vacancy and that this county is entitled to a student in said university.

The plans and specifications prepared by the County Surveyor for the construction of the following bridges were approved by the board.

Gundrum Bridge. Sugar Creek. Collmgwood Bridge. Green. Westland Bridge, Blue River. Copeland Bridge. Brown. Morehead Bridge, Center. Binford Bridge. Blue River. Curry Bridge. Jackson. Rigor Bridge. Brandywine. Briles Bridge, Sugar Creek. Bundv Bridge. Jackson. Pope Bridge, Brandywine. The following persons were appointed as viewers on the Wm. G. Lantz road: G. C. Winslow, Chas. H. Troy and Wm. A. Baer, who will view and make all needful surveys of the road petitioned for.

HONAN GIVES OPINION TO STATE BOARD

'Says Trust Companies, Holding Mortgages as Trustees, Are Taxable.

Attorney-General Honan has given an opinion to the state board of tax commissioners in which he holds that trust companies, which take and hold mortgages in this state as trustees, are taxable as such trustees on such mortgage indebtedness, under the authority of Clause 7 of Section 10160 Revised Statutes of 1908. The ruling will revolutionize the system of taxation of certain trust companies, that hold many mortgages, it is said. The

y*. section of the statute referred to "/^k follows: "Personal property under /}«. the control of a trustee or agent, whether a corporation or natural person, may be assessed to such rJg'JfY,. trustee or agent except as otherwise by law provided in the towntown or city in which such

trustee or agent resides." The state board asked the state official whether trust companies were as-

V^l-sessable, "as trustees, on mortgages *1 held by them where they are designated in the mortgage as trustee, v.V SgStind it not appearing on the face of I ^mortgaf?e that they hold the -p: dismortgage in their own right."

A. B. Lineback, one of the best known citizens of Greenfield, has gone to Eden in Green township, where he wlil spend a few months with fiis" friends, Mprand Mrs. William Huey. Mr. Lineback has several times spent a few months at Eden, where he thoroughly enjoys himself.

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THE MOHAWK MARSHAL WALKS TO GREENFIELD

Mrs. Rose M. Bills, of Mohawk, familiarly known as the "Marshal of Mohawk," was in Greenfield Wednesday. Mrs. Bills is 60 years old, and notwithstanding that fact, she walked from her home in Mohawk to Greenfield Wednesday morning in as good style as if she had been only sweet sixteen. It was not her intention to walk all the way, but when she had walked south from Mohawk to the T. H. I. & E. line on the National Road, she missed the car by only about onehalf minute. Rather than wait an hour for the next car she walked the remaining distance part of the way to Greenfield, where she was the guest of her former school-girl friend, Mrs. Joseph Loehr, of Pratt street. Mrs. Loehr and Mrs. Bills were school girls together at Morrison's school house in Vernon township, north of McCordsville. They have been warm friends ever since.

Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tr&es, a fine baby girl.

PICTURE BIVES CLUE TO STOLEN ITCH

Timepiece Stolen Last September, Finds Its Way Back To the Owner.

While Bernard Knight, son "of Sam Knight of this city, was on his way to call on his lady friend at Milroy, Tnd., last September, he stopped off at the hotel in Greensburg. While at the hotel he laid his watch down on a table in his room and stepped out for a few minutes and when he returned the watch was gone. There being no clue by which to trace the stolen property at that time Mr. Knight thought he was a loser.

Many months passed by when -a man, a resident of Greensburg, took a watch out of his pocket and opened it. A stranger standing near saw the young lady's picture which had been placed just inside the case, and at once recognized the features of Mr. Knight's friend, as he knew the girl well. He at once wrote the girl at Milroy aietter and the officers were notified. The watch was recovered and the next time Mr. Knight called to see his lady fciend he was presented with the watch.

NEW POSTMASTER FOR NEW PALESTINE SOON

Eight Eligibles Under Competitive Examination—Postmaster Eaton Goes to Indianapolis Office

The appointment of postmaster at New Palestine will be made soon from a list of eligibles obtained by an examination given at Indianapolis on April 9th. The applicants who wrote' have been notified by the Civil Service Commission of their grade and rank. The names of the applicants and the order in which they stand on the eligible list, is as follows: Roy Andrews, Edward Ayers, Indiana Hanes, Myrtle Schreiber, Carl Denk, Charles Waggoner, Harry Vahle, Scott Brandenburg.

The present postmaster at New Palestine is Walter Eaton, who resigned to become a clerk in the Indianapolis office. It is expected that either Andrews or Ayers will be appointed.

Andrews has had about two years experience as clerk in the office and for the past two years has been employed by Hibben, Hollweg & Co., of Indianapolis, as a clerk in the profit and loss department. His average, 93.5, is about three and one-half points above Ayers' and he is a Republican. Ajrers will be remembered as a former clerk for several years in the Spot Cash store of this city.s^He is now assessor of Sugar Greek township, and is a

Death of An Infant.

^SsElmer Charles, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Flick, died at their home in Indianapolis Thursday night -Burial took place this afternoon at Park cemetery in this city, with Lynam & Co. in charg^.

Mrs. Flick was formerly Miss Clara Berger, of this city.

Esta Harrell was at Indianapolis today on important -business.

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GREENFIELD, IND., THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1913.

THE IDLY CITY" AT BRADLEY CHURCH

Strong Oratorio Will Be Given At Methodist Church on Next Sunday "Evening, r-

The sacred oratorio, "The Holy City," which will be rendered by the choir of the Bradley M. E. church next Sunday evening, is a strong musical composition, and has long held a high place among similar works. A. R. Gaul, the composer, holds a leading place among the successful writers of sacred music, "The Holy City" being considered one of his best compositions.

The treatment of the subject of the work is almost entirely reflective. The first part .sets forth the desire for a higher life, as expressed in the words, "My Soul is At hirst for God," which desire is followed by other passages, expressive of the perfection of the higher life, such as "Eye Hath Not Seen." The second part, entitled "Adoration," is suggested by the words, "I saw a new heaven and a new earth," thus realizing the desire and promises contained in the first part.

The oratorio contains a number of unusually strong choruses, while the special numbers are in keeping with the spirit and dignity of the work.

Undoubtedly a large audience will hear "The Holy City," for the subject is worthy and the past work of. this choir is a guarantee that the present effort will not be appointing.

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MEETSSUDOEN DEATH

Well Known Greenfield Man, Native of France, Succumbs to Attack of Heart Disease.

Joseph Destnbue, aged 63 years, died suddenly at his home on South State street, Thursday evening at 8:15, of heart trouble. Death came very unexpected, although he had been complaining for the past few days.

Mr. Destnbue was born in France, near Paris, in 1850. At the age of 4 years he came to this country with his parents, landing in New York City with many other emigrants. Afterwards they moved to Indianapolis, later to Cumberland, and finally to this city, where he spent most of his life.

He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Cummins, February 21, 1869. To this union were born two daughters, Mrs. Rosa Watson and Mrs. Nettie Colson. Mr. Destribue was a son of Cyril and Amiable Destribue, both preceding the son to the great beyond, the father having died thirty-six years ago and the mother eleven years ago. Mr. Destribue was a kind-hearted and loving husband and father, sparing neither time nor trouble to make his home a source of happiness for his wife and children.

He was a most worthy and highly respected citizen and was held in high esteem by his many friends. He leaves to mourn his departure a wife, two daughters, and one sister ,Mrs. Jacob Brown, of Muskogee, Okla., and a -host of friends.

New Firm at Willow.

Last Saturday night witnessed the largest crowd that has been in Willow for several months, the Occasion being the opening of the new store of the firm of "Mutt & Jeff," better known as John Patterson, and Ed Williams, who have entered into a partnership in the mercantile business, having purchased a new stock of goods and located in Mr. Patterson's building formerly occupied by W. H. Welborn. We predict a bright future for the firm as both parties are well and favorably known in that locality.^ kM Sife

Marriage Licenses

^Daniel L. Wilson .and,., Minnie Sparks. "Horace H. Huber and Latief Jackson.

William Geddings and Cassie E. Barrett. h.

Frank Brandenburg and family have moved from the Hart property on South street td the George Justus property on Grant street.

Charlottesville M. E. Aid Society. Last Wednesday afternoon was the day for the monthly meeting of the M. E. Aid Society of Charlottesville. Mrs. Sarah Bqgart, Mrs. Armilda Badger and Mrs. Cora Craft entertained at the Badger home. One new member, Mrs. Chas. Hunt, was gained. When the social hour came, Gertrude Mattix read a paper. Mrs. DeLoma Narvell was in charge of the "Thimble Contest." Mrs. Elizabeth- White, a^e 78, and Mrs. Sarah Bogart, 74, favored the ladies with old-time singing. One of the special features during the two course luncheon was the "fat ladies" table.

Burwell Barr has accepted the agency for the Indianapolis News. Nelson Black and Miram Moorehead have had the agency for the past year and resigned as they have other plans for this summer. Burwell is an experienced newspaper boy and knows the work from start to finish.

FIRE SPREAD RAPIDLY ONE LIFE IS LOST

Barn and Chicken Coops Catch Fire From Burning Trash—Lone Rooster Pays Penalty

While George -W. Gleener and family, who have been living on the farm of J. M. Hinchman for several months were at their own home on Park avenue cleaning the house preparatory to moving, they carried some trash to the backyard and set it on fire. As the weather has been dry for several days, the trash and brush near by took fire easily. The fire spread rapidly and as all the members of the family were busy at work in the house, they did not notice it. The barn caught on fire and also some chick en coops. Two men passing along the street saw the fire and notified the family.

A desperate fight was made and finally the blaze was gotten under control. The damage done to the barn and chicken coops was small compared with the loss of a life that of an old rooster, unable to make his escape from one of the burning coops.

Mrs. Hiram Webb, of Omaha, is the guest of Mrs. Charles Smith, of North State street.

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Greenfield High School Annual Sale Over the City Thursday Morning.

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The Annual, or Year Book of the Greenfield High School, entitled "Camaraderie, 1913," is off the press and will be put on«sale Thursday, May 8th. It is a beautiful artistic book and chuck full of interest from the first page to the finis, and "The First and Last Seen."

Much information as well as many amusing incidents are contained therein. It is just such a book as. appeals to every person. Everybody has gone to school, although to some of us, it is a long time ago, but fortunately not so long that those school days and the school incidents are forgotten. The Camaraderie 1913 is just such a book as every person who has a cherished memory of his own school days will want. It will bring back to him many things that he had not recalled for years, but which are pleasant to recall. It is not only a book nico to read at present, but it is a valuable souvenir to keep. Every copy should and doubtless will find ready sale.

The class displays creditable ability in substance of the book, and they have given such variety to the contents thjit the interest never lags. There is sure to be a big demand for the annual.

^Isaac' Spear, of R. R. 43, Slit of Pendleton, in Brown township, was in Greenfield Friday paying his taxes. He reported a number of farmers planting corn in the north part pf the county. v.

Thebphilus Hargrove and Wife, who recently purchased the .Joseph Everson property on Ve?th Swope street, comtemplates n.ovin£ ,to

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Barclay Walker's Sketch of Poem Presented at Colonial—Greenfield Night—Riley Present

Barclay Walker, the Indianapolis composer, has written a sketch based on the story contained in James Whitcomb Riley's well known poem, "Out to Old Aunt Mary's," which is to be presented at the Colonial'Theater in Indianapolis, next week. The author has selected as the title, "At Griggsby's Station," and four of Mr. Riley's best known poems have been set to music and will be sung during the presentation of the sketch. They are "The Raggedy Man," "There, Little Girl, Don't. Cry," "Little Orphan Annie" and "Out to Old Aunt Mary's."

Mr. Riley has read the sketch, is very favorably impressed with it, and has agreed to attend at least one performance during the week. The sketch is not exactly what might be termed a play, but rather a character study. In preparing- it for the stage, the author has put forth every effort to get what dramatists term the proper atmosphere. He has been at his wit's end for several days to find the proper persons to'take the parts, and he feels that he has at last succeeded. George Earl, Oliver Hinsdell, Mrs. Alice Jackson and little Miss Jackson, all of the Holden players, are of the types required.-

Annis Burk, publicity man for The Colonial, was in this city today making arrangements-for a theater party from this city. The management would like to set aside one night to be designated as Greenfield night. If this can be done an effort will be made to have Mr. Riley attend that evening.

While in the city Mr. Burk talked to Mrs. William A. Hough, Mrs. John A. Riley, Mrs. John F. Mitchell, George Carr and a number of others regarding a Greenfield night and all are heartily in favor of it An effort will be made to interest all of the club women in the project. Special cars probably will be provided to bring-1 the party home. The exact night will be announced in a few days.

Tickets will be on sale for the Greenfield night at the drug store of W. P. Johnson in this city for the convenience of the great number of Greenfield people who will want to attend.

PATRICK SHARKEY FOR SHIRLEY POSTMASTER

Section Foreman Endorsed By Congressman Finley Gray—Former Resident Here.

Democratic County Chairman W. W. Priggs has received a letter from Congressman Finley H. Gray that be has recommended Patrick Sharkey of Shirley, as postmaster at that place, says the New Castle Daily Times. Mr. Sharkey has been section foreman of the Honey Bee line since its "inception, and previous to that was section foreman on the Pennsylvania road in this city. He was also a candidate for sheriff of Hancock county in the last Democratic nomination. He is well known and high respected and if appointed to the postmastership, nO doubt will discharge the duties of the office to the satisfaction of all the patrons.

Aged Lady Passes Away. Louisa Barnard, mother of Wm. M. Barnard, of R. R. 5, died at the home of her daughter, Mary Cranfill, near* Alexandria, Wednesday, May 6th. Funeral services will be held at Eden at 2 o'clock Friday, May 9t)i, interment at Eden cemetery.

ADVERTISED LETTERS

Following is a list of letters remaining uncalled for in the postoffice at Greenfield, Tnd., May 8th:

Mrs. Sina Boyer. TVIr. David Cox. „rMrs. John Dodson. ""Rev. Talmage Defreos.

Mr. J. W. Steward., -fjMr. Carl Smith. ijVIiss June ThomasC~\: OV-A "*Miss Ida Webb. -^Persons calling for the above letters will please say "advertised."

WM. C. DUNCAN, Postmaster.

C. M. Archer and son, of Green township, and H. W. Umbenhauer, of Edenf -were in Qrceenfield Satur-

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Manual Training Display. The Manual Training and Sewing display of the seventh and eighth, grades also the best drawings of this school year have been quite an attraction since Saturday.

They are being exhibited at 'the Johnson drug store and Foster's hardware store. Judges in this line of work pronounce this the best display ever made in our city. The school patrons should appreciate the efforts of Prof. Bryant, Miss Stephens and Miss Engibous. They have taken much interest in their work in these lines. Every parent should go and look over this exhibit.

Raising Wild Dueks.

"Billie" Branham, of Mount street is raising wild ducks. They are mallards. He has six old ones and nine young ones. He has twenty eggs setting at this time. The ducks are kept within a covered inclosure but Mr. Branham lets the old drake out each day and he flies off to the creek, but returns to his cage at evening.

H. C. MACHINE

Plows and Harrows Forty Acres the Short Space of Three and One-Half Days

The West End Mission has changed their time of Sunday school to 9:30, and preaching at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon.

WILL RE CELEBRATED

Greenfield Red Men Will Burn Their Mortgage and Will Make Merry Over the Event.

The Glorious Fourth of July is to be celebrated in a most entertaining way in Greenfield this year.

One of the most prosperous and enterprising fraternal orders of the city of Greenfield is the Improved Order of Red Men. It has a membership of 600. Five years ago the Red Men purchased the large twostory brick block on the east side of the court house square, occupied by the Cooper department store. They will make the last payment on the block the first day of July and will celebrate the Fourth in honor of the canceling of the indebtedness.

They propose to make the'celebration one of the biggest events ever pulled off in Greenfield. They will have various kinds of amusements and entertainment. The ball jvill be started rolling by a parade on the night of July 3d. This wiltbe unique in many respects.

One of the events will be the' burning of the cancelled mortgage. Patriotic speeches will be delivered by celebrated orators of the order. Competitive drills will be a feature of the great celebration. A grand display of fireworks will be given in the evening.

Invitations will be extended to Red Men throughout the state and it is expected that thousands of people will be' present. Everything will be done that can be done to make the celebration a success.

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Charles Hutchinson, living southwest of this city, has made a record with his new I. H. C. Oil Tractor, made by the International Harvester Company. Mr. Hutchinson, with the assistance of one helper to run the engine, plowed and harrowed forty acres of ground in three and one-half days, all the work being done at the same time by attaching the harrow to the rear of the gang plows.

The I. H. C. tractors are reliable, simple, and do their work at low cost. The average cost of plowing an acre of ground with an I. H. C. tractor is 45 cents, as against $1.25 with horses. The cost of harrowing, harvesting, threshing and other farm operations is in about the same proportion where the tractors are used. Tractors do the work in so much less time that all unfavorable weather can be avoided entirely.

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Mrs. Chester 'Gates, living on the National Road, east of Greenfield, who has been sick with pneumonia for several weeks, is better, but' still critically ill."