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I Well Near Willow Branch— Rich Flow Follows Shooting —Many Leases Taken.

Ail oil well, with a capacity of Jfrom 150 to 200 barrels a day, was ctrilled in last Friday on the Noah 33 ad do farm, near Willow

Branch by the Northwestern Oil Company, of Knightstown. The big flow of oil has caused great, excitement, and prospectors from other field are on the ground and many leases are being taken on the territory for oil purposes.

The first signs of oil in the Braddock well came early this week, when the drill was sent through 250 feet of fluid to the rock below. If it had been pumped it would have produced ten barrels a day. Friday a shot was placed in the hole at a depth of one thousand feet, and when the explosive w~as touched off the flow became.enormous and near the 200-barrel stage.

After the shooting of the w?ell operations ceased and the hole was capped to take care of the flow of oil. The success of the drilling on the Braddock farm has greatly encouraged the Northwestern Company, and arrangements have been perfected for extensive operations on their leases which contain 1,200 acres. The first well was drilled on the farm of Alvin Wales, and it proved to be a gaser.

The drilling outfit will now be put on an abandoned gas well on the George Smith farm, south of Willow Branch, which has shown signs of oil. The well just discovered is an excellent one and the -field has great prospects. It is bethat it is unusually large and will extend over that whole section of

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Dr. and Mrs. Bowles, of Muncie, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bowles, of Dublin, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Warrick Sunday. Harry and Dr. Bowles are brothers of Mrs. Warrick.

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Keller, of Dunreith, were guests of the latter's mother, Mrs. Martha Duncan, Sunday. Mrs. Keller will remain for a few days' visit.

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Handy and son, Robert, of Morristown, were the guests of relatives here Sunday. Mrs. Handy and son will remain for a few days' visit.

Joseph Loehr and wife visited at Mohawk with friends Sunday.

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The large number of automobiles and motorcycles now in use, and the speed with which pow?er machines are driven, has caused many accidents and is the subject of serious discussion. It is absolutely necessary for the protection of life that people have a more constant care when on the highways and streets than heretofore. The great changes in the characters of vehicles is not temporary. It is one that is permanent and the people may just as well make up their minds to govern themselves accordingly. If they carelessly get in the way of an automobile or motor cycle, they will probably be run over. A horse would generally shy around a person in the highway rather than run over them, but-it is not so with a motor driven machine. Hence it is that so many accidents occur. The only alternative is greater care in traveling. This does not devolve upon the person who drives the motor vehicles alone, but the responsibility is co-equal. All persons must have a care. There are certain highway rules which must be conformed to strictly. The time will come when the rules on the country road will be observed as they are now observed in large cities.

Another thing which will become imperative, and that is the removal of all obstructions from the highway and the improvement of the roadways.

Already much complaint is being heard from anything which tends to congest the traffic. It is being heard in Greenfield. There are places in this city where accidents are very liable to occur, and where the travel is greatly obstructed. It is only a matter of time until the public demand will remove them.

Celebrate Ninetieth Birthday A merry crovvd came Thursday, very unexpectedly, to the home of Augustus M. Glass on East street, to remind her mother, Mary Macy, that they had not forgotten that it was her 90th birthday, bringing writh them good cheer and hearts full of love. Among those present w-ere Mrs. Lottie M. Trees and daughter, Mrs. Mary Hunter and son, Trees, of Indianapolis. Orlando C. Macy and wife came over from Manilla in their auto, bringing with them Lysander Macy, daughter, Mrs. Orsen Gunning and baby daughter, Ela Frances. Mrs. Macy received several remembrances and among them was a nice box of confections from a granddaughter at Detroit. Beautiful bouquets of carnations and roses and a number of post cards were also received.

Erects Fine Monument. Franklin Steele, one of Hancock county's most prosperous farmers, is having a large monument erected in Park cemetery. The monument is an extra large one and is being put up by means of a derrick and an engine, at a cost of several thousand dollars. Mr. Steele is one of the heaviest, if not the heaviest taxpayers in Hancock county.

Charles McKenzie is putting down a water well on his farm north of this city. He is also trimming his trees on that part of the farm covered with timber.

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FARMERS BENEFITED BY VOCATIONAL LAW

"County Agent" to Become Important Factor in Agricultural Development of This State.

No recent law passed by our Legislature will have such farreaching effects and will have so great a value for the farmers of this state as the law passed by the last Legislature, ordinarily called the Vocational Bill.

This law not only changes the general course of the education of the young people, but is also designed to be of direct help and benefit to the farmers. Among other things, this law- provides that whenever twenty or more residents of a county who are actually interested in agriculture shall file a petition with the County Board of Education of any county for a "County Agent" and shall deposit with their petition $500 to be used in defraying the expense of such agent that thereupon the County Board of Education shall file such petition within thirty days of its receipt with the County Council.

After the County Council shall have made such appropriation as is provided by law, the County Board of Education shall apply to Purdue University for the appointment of a county agent, whose appointment shall be made annually and be subject to the approval of the County Board of Education and the State Board of Education.

It shall be the duty of such county agent to give advice to the farmers on practical farm problems, conduct practical farm demonstrations in various parts of the county, and give his entire time and attention to the agricultural interests, to the school work of the county relative to agriculture, and to the advancement of agriculture and farm life generally.

If there is anything in "Scientific Farming," and if, as a matter of fact, land becomes more valuable and crops more abundant under careful scientific supervision and cultivation, then the county agent, who must have been specially trained and educated along lines of agriculture, fruit raising, stock and cattle raising, etc., must become one of the most important factors in the agricural development of this state.

It will be the business of the county agent, as provided by law, to conduct practical farm demonstrations in various parts of the county. If such an agent had farms in various sections of the county which were being cultivated under his Supervision and concerning which he might be consulted by farmers generally, this would bring the influence and the scientific knowledge of an institution like Purdue University within the reach and observation of every farmer in the county. It will become possible for each county to have a man whose entire time is devoted to the agricultural interests of that county who may analyze the soil of any of the farms in the county, wiien such analysis is desired by the owner to give advice upon the use of fertilizer, its amount, composition, etc. the care that should be taken of fruit trees, to preserve the health and vigor of trees, protect them against pests of all sorts in fact, there is not a phase of the agricultural life, including soils, the cultivation of the crops, care of fruit, stock, cattle, methods of dairying, gardening, etc. that would not come within the scientific knowledge of such county agent and since all of the time of such county agent must be given to the county employing him, no fees or expenses to the indivdual farmer attaches to any service that such county agent will render.

During the winter time and during the scnbol season such county agent will co-operate with the county superintendent of schools, and with the teachers of the county in teaching of agriculture in the schools of the county also with farmers' institutes, farmers' clubs and other organizations boys' and girls' contest work, and any other movement for the advancement of agriculture and country life.

Several counties of the state have already presented petitions to their County Boards of Education for the appointment of such an agent. It is taken for granted, generally, that there has never been such an opportunity for the farmers to develop their own interests as is provided by this law.

The law provides, however, that during the first year ending September 30, 1914, only thitry counties of the state may take advantage of the opportunities oflfered by this law. This is because the state may pay one-half of the salary and expenses of such county agent, and that no greatef amount than will

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be required by the thirty counties can be met during the first year. During the following year, ending September 30, 1915, the remaining sixty counties of the state may take advantage of the opportunities offered by this law,.

Hancock county has always had the reputation of being one of the first counties in the state, not only in educational matters, but in other matters of progress as well. A few of the farmers of the county who understand the opportunities provided by this law feel that our county should again be among the first to take advantage of this law.

A number of the business men of Greenfield, who own farms, to whose attention the law has been called, are enthusiastic for the appointment of such a man for the benefit of the agricultural interests of the county. It is quite likely that a movement will be started within a few days for the appointment of an agent for this county.

Farmers who are not familiar with the law should familiarize themselves with it, for we believe no farmer who understands the great possibilities that are opened to agriculture by this law will have any opposition to the appointment of such an agent we are rather inclined to believe that the benefits of this law need but to be understood to be appreciated by the farmers generally, and that they will welcome the appointment of a man whom they may consult at any time and at all times concerning anything affecting the best development, of their farms, cattle, stock, fruit, or anything else connected with farm life, and we reiterate that, a man specially trained in this field who can bring to the county the knowledge and experience that a great university offers will make a return for that county in dollars and cents many times in excess of the salary which he receives.

When the farmers of the county understand fully th^, possibilities of this law, we believe they will agree that it is the greatest step that has ever been taken for the development. of agriculture in the State of Indiana.

MOTHER'S DAY

The fifth annual "Mother's Day" service was held Sunday at the Presbyterian church. The mothers were there, and grandmothers, as well. Canes and crutches were necessary to help bring some, but they did not fail. Their gray hairs were like a cloud of divine glory resting within the House of God. Patient, toil-worn, sorrowing motherhood was there—fond the mother w?ith the precious little baby upon her bosom. Tears w:ere shed and few seemed to care. Old-time visions of the yesterdays, the joy and sorrow—all mingling, made the occasion one of great tenderness. The choir rendered special music that showed a deep sympathy. The mother songs w?ere sung—the old ones so often hummed in the home. Even the little children wore their flow7ers bravely in honor of the day. The following poem w7as dedicated to the occasion:

Mother's Waiting By the Window —Wonder Why? The house is wrapped in stillness, and the fire is burning low

The hour is growing late—and a passerby Sees a light, that still is burning,

And a face against a pane, Mother's waiting by the window— wonder w7hy?

She has laid aside her mending, and and the book has lost its charms

Yes, the stars are gleaming very brightly overhead, For the hour is now near midnight,

Yet no footstep has she heard Mother's waiting by the window— winder why?

She draws her shawl still closer, and wipes away a tear That often comes astealing to her eye She cannot help but worry,

She is anxious for her child Mother's waiting by the window— wonder why?

Did you ever keep her waiting, never thinking of the pain? Feel her tremble as she pressed your lips good-bye? Tho' she's gone and now in glory,

Rest assured, dear heart, today— Mother's waiting by the window— wonder why?

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If you are thinking of spraying your trees he sure that you know the proper proportions—1% gallons of lime sulphur 2 pounds of arsenate of lead, to fifty gallons of water. The fluid must be well agitated before applying and must be forced on with a very fine spray.

Clarence Hivenor, of Grant street, has been suffering with a very sore arm, and is threatened with blood poisoning.

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LITTLE GIRL INJURED WHILE AT PLAY

Daughter of Eli E. Gillingham Sustains Broken Leg—Was Removed to City Hospital.

While playing near her home Friday, Isabella Gillingham, 10 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli E. Gillingham, 122i North Beville avenue, Indianapolis, fell and suffered a broken leg. The little girl was taken to the City Hospital.

The Gillingham family were former residents of Greenfield and are well known to the people of this city. Mr. Gillingham was for many years a printer for the Wm. Mitchell Printing Company. Mrs. Gillingham is a sister of W. P. and John Johnson, of this citv.

Frank Dunham Returns to Farm. Frank Dunham, of Camas, Montana, who has been spending a few! weeks at his old home near Cur-) rv's Chapel north of this city, will I leave in a few days for his farm in Montana.

The article in this paper, copied from an exchange, concerning Mr. Dunham, was incorrect. Mr. Dunham was not arested at Columbus recently. He was only questioned by the officers because the liveryman from whom he hired a rig became uneasy when Frank did not return the horse and buggy as soon as he expected. The failure to get back with the rig promptly as ex-1 pected, caused several incorrect rumors to be circulated, but Mr. Dunham, who was the innocent victim of unnecessary suspicion, was only an hour or two late w7ith the rig and promptly paid the bill when he arrived. He had no trouble in convincing the officers that he was all right, as soon as he got in communication with his boyhood friend Mayor Ora Myers of this city.

Everybody w7ho knows Frank Dunham knows he is all right. He is not only all right, but he is popular at Greenfield where he was raised, and where for several years he was an officer in the National Guards. He also was connected with the soldier service in Montana and more than once was chosen as a representative of his company in the select squad to contest for prizes in rifle shooting. Twice his squad won the grand prize. Frank Dunham is the son of Henry Dunham, a well known farmer of R. R. No. 8.

The late Mary Boyd and Virginia A. Pratt, whose deaths occurred a few weeks ago, each carried a life policy in the Fidelity Mutual Insurance Company, with John M. Hufford, of this city.

Riley Cook, of Indianapolis, formerly a resident of this city, was visiting friends here Sunday.

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The Shiloh Christian Aid Society. Last Thursday afternoon being the time for their regular -monthly meeting, they met at the home of Mrs. Simeon Dennis. One new member, Mrs. Carl Harding was gained. A liberal donation was given to the flood sufferers and a market planned to be held at Greenfield, Saturday, May 24.

Mr. and Mrs. Warner Wright and' son, Edward Mrs. Mary Heim and daughter, Ada Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wayts and daughters, Beatrice and Wilmetta, and Mrs. Henrietta Jeffries, of this city, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Heim, of Jackson township, Sunday.

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