Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 19 June 1913 — Page 1

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THE FIRST ALL-NIGNT CMP OF THE SEASON

38oy Scouts Spent Monday Night in Camp at Hinchman's Woods— Little Sleep, Lots of Fun.

Troop No. 1, Boy Scouts of America, spent Monday evening and the entire night in the Hinchman Woodnorth of town. They had as their guests, six Scouts from Troop No. 9, Indianapolis Scouts.

After preparing and eating their supper, the rest of the evening was spent in playing games and telling stories around the big camp fire. About 10 o'clock, the boys who had to return home, were started, guards posted and "taps" sounded. Comparative quiet then reigned, broken only by the tramp of the guards, crackling of the fire, or 'by the snapping of a twig, or rustle of the leaves, as some restless youngster tried to find an easier position in the lap of Mother-, Earth, or possibly by the whispering of some mischievous boys, trying to dodge the watchful eyes of the guard.

The boys who worked late and could not go when the rest marched out, drifted into the camp all the way from 10 to 1 o'clock. The newsboys left camp at 2:30 or 3 o'clock, and everybody was up at the sound of "reveille" at 4 a. m. Gamp was soon broken, and those who had to do so. came to town. The Indianapolis boys will remain until Wednesday morning.

The Gettysburg Special Train. A great many people will go to the Gettysburg Battlefield Celebration in addition to the soldiers who participated in the battle. The following information regarding the special train may be of interest to persons going:

The official special train, will leave Indianapolis. Saturday, June 28th, at 1 p. m.. arriving at Cincinnati, Ohio, 4:15 p. m. leave Cincinnati at 4:30 p. m., arrive Parkersburg at 11 p. m. leave Parkersburg at 11:15 p. m., arrive at Grafton at 3:05 a. m. leave Grafton at 3:20 a. m., arrive Cumberland at 7:45 a. m., where breakfast will be served leave Cumberland at 9:30 a. m., arrive Gettysburg 2:30 p. m.

Trains wrill consist of first class coaches and standard Pullman sleeping cars. Rates for berth in Pullman cars will be $4.50 for a double lower and $3.60 for upper.

Trains will be run in sections and each train will have baggage car, coaches and sleeping cars. Ample accommodations will be provided for all those who make the trip.

Comrades will use regular train service from their home stations to Indianapolis or Cincinnati that arrives in time to connect with the official special trains leaving these points.

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special and who were not participants in the Battle of Gettysburg, will apply to nearest Big Four or B. & O. ticket agents for detailed information.

Those who will accompany the party and whose transportation is not paid by the state must purchase their railroad and sleeping car transportation before entering the cars or local fares will be collected.

Round trip rates from a number of points to Gettysburg are shown below, and corresponding low rates can be secured from other points:

Indianapolis $25.60 Shelbyville 24.85 Anderson 25.40 Richmond 23.80

Tickets on sale June 24th to July 3d, inclusive. Return limit July 16, 1913. No validation required. No extension of return limit of ticket will be permitted. Liberal stopovers allowed on return trip. All those desiring sleepers must apply to H. R. Daly, General Agent Passenger Department, New York Central Lines, Indianapolis, not later than June 20th. For further particulars address Indiana Gettysburg Commission, Room 25, State House, Indianapolis.

See J. M. Havens & Co's net sale, Saturday, June 21st. A good team net, 5-bar, 60-lash, 9 feet long, $3.00 These nets are bargains. 19d2-wl

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Roberts, of Blue River township, a baby boy, weighing 10 pounds.

For Sale—A Westinghouse electric fan. Good condition, No. 22 North Penn. St. i^^£-/18d3-wi

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VOL. XXXIV. NO. 24 GREENFIELD. IND., THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 1913.

Octogenarian Cousins' First Meeting Basil Meek, of Fremont, Ohio, surprised his cousin, Jared Meek, of this city, Wednesday by paying him a visit. The men are cousins, but had never met before. The one is the son of John Meek, and the other of Jeremiah Meek. Basil Meek was born in Newr Castle and he is the nephew and namesake of the Basil Meek who died in this county with milk-sick more than three-quarters of a century ago. His father entered 160 acres of land in Wayne county in 1805. The land lies north of Main street in Richmond, and is now all within the limits of that city. When the subject of this sketch was a boy, his parents moved to Owen county and in 1853, sixty years ago, he was elected clerk of Owen county and was re-elected, serving eight years. In 1864. having read law and been admitted to practice, he moved to Fremont, Ohio, where, he is the dean of the profession and president of the Bar Association, and still actively engaged in the practice. notwithstanding he is 86 years old. He is returning to his home after attending the regular quadrennial reunion of County Clerks of Owen county, Ind., at Spencer. He is the senior member of the organization. All the clerks of the county for the past sixty years were present at the meeting, except two.

PECULIAR AGGIDENT TO III. P. SINFORO

Falls From Load of Logs, Breaking Collar Bone Was Pulled Off Wagon By Whip.

While riding on top of a load of logs, William P. Binford, of near Westland, was injured in a peculiar way. In some manner the lash of his blacksnake whip became entangled in the spokes of one of the wheels, and as it suddenly wrapped around the hub, it jerked Mr. Binford off the wagon, breaking his collar bone and bruising him considerably. Dr. Bruner was called and set the bone.

Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Hinchman and son, Fred, of Denver, Colo., who have been the guests of his nephew, J. M. Hinchman and wife for several days, started home Thursday. Mr. Hinchman left Rush county, Indiana, forty-seven years ago, and located in Kansas, where he engaged in the cattle business and made a great deal of money. He still has business investments in Kansas, but is retired from active participation in business. He is the youngest son of the late Joseph Hinchman, and is the only surviving member of the family. He is a brother of the late John Hinchman. He visited his old home in Rush county before coming to Greenfield. He spent the past winter in California, and is thinking seriously of taking up a permanent residence there.

Farley Reunion.

The Farley family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse McRoberts at Reedsville, on Sunday, June 15, 1913. Members in attendance were Mrs. C. N. Farley, Mr. and Mrs. F. Douthit, Mr. and Mrs. C. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. C. Cracraft, Mr. and Mrs. J. McRoberts, Mr. and Mrs. M. Farley and family, Mr. and Mrs. O. Kemper and family, Mr. and Mrs. F. Cross and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. McRoberts, Mr. and Mrs. M. Liming, Mr. and Mrs. S. Cannon, of Elwood Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Angermeier, of New Castle. A bounteous luncheon was spread and enjoyed by'all, after which a reading was given by Mrs. Gannon, and music by Miss Crystal McRoberts, Mrs. Angermeier and Mrs. Douthit. Officers appointed for the ensuing year were as follows: Mrs. C. Campbell, president Mrs. F. Cannon, vice president Mrs. F. D. Angermeier, secretary Mason Farley, treasurer.

Eden Sunday School

Following is a report of the Eden M. E. Sunday school for June 15th: Banner class for attendance, No. 12, taught by Amanda Prather, attendance, 17 banner class for collection, No. 5, taught by I. H. Day, collection 60c. Totdl attendance, 99 total collection, $1.89.

Lowellj Revised.

What is so Rawjf as a day in June? Then, this yeaa came chilly days Winter coats apd. ice dn the moon, And frost on all the truck you raise.

WANTED COUPLE TO OE 3

This is Not An Advertisement By Local Ministers, But From the Haymakers' Loft.

The Haymakers, at their committee meeting last night, appropriated the sum of $25 to be given to the first couple who would apply and be publicly married at the close of the monster Haymakers' parade, to be given on the evening of July 3d. They make this offer to any couple anywhere that will apply to Ed Harding or George Hull, on or before July 1st.

In addition to the above sum, presents of various kinds will be donated by the merchants of the city, a list of which will be published later.

The place is open to any couple but they must apply on or before July 1st. Their names will be kept an absolute secret until the last minute.

A DAY SPENT WITH FATHER

(A word of appreciation from the children of Henry B. Wilson.)

Tn Decatur County, Indiana, June 13, 1824, Henry B. Wilson was born. He resided there until 1853, when, with his family, he came to Hancock county, settling on the farm, where, with the exception of a few years spent in Greenfield, he has lived continuously for 60 years.

For several years it has been the custom, on the anniversary of his birth, to hold a family reunion. His family consisted of eighteen children, fifty-one grandchildren, fifty-four great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

This year, not being able, on account of afflictions, to go to the old homestead, he expressed a desire to have his children spend the day with him at his home. Those who live near here came, bringing the necessary viands for a princely repast. He was very happy, seated at the head of the table, returning thanks to God for His goodness to him, and working the Divine blessing on all present.

The ones who enjoyed the day with him were David Loy and wife, of Pendleton David Baity and wife, of Eden George H. Owens and. wife, of Maxwell Joe Wilson and wife, Frank Piper and wife, of Willow Branch Walter Boyd and family, J. H. Moulden and wife and Mrs. Irene Stoner, of Greenfield.

When the evening shades began to fall, the children took their leave, glad for the meeting of the day, and feeling that Friday, the 13th, 1913, had been a day well spent, bringing joy and happiness to all present.

Many cards and flowers were received, among them being a beautiful bouquet of red carnations from his grandson, E. P. Wilson and family.

A very interesting meeting of the Friends Missionary Society was held with Mrs. Otto Ellis Tuesday. Mrs. Herman Hobson and Mrs. N. C. Binford discussed Chinese literature. "The crowning glory of the Chinese nations is its literature, which dates back to 2300 B. C." Miss Leora A. Hill gave "Forces at W'ork Today," dwelling particularly on the conference to be held at The Hague in June for the Suppression of the opium traffip and the work of the Y. M. C. A., also the Red Cross movement during the flood.' Responses at roll call were maxims of Confucious—the program closing with a solo by Miss Lulu Cline and music by Miss Daphne Rouyer. Mrs. Ellis proved herself a delightful hostess in the social hour that followed.

Jesse W. Smith, of Whiteeagle, Okla., is visiting his father, W. H. Smith, of Willow Branch. He was formerly a teacher in the Indian school at Cutmeat, South Dakota, and is now principal of the boarding school for Indian children at Whiteeagle.

Mrs. R. J. Hyatt Dead.

Mrs. Jennie Hyatt, wife of Robert J. Hyatt, died at her home on Vine street Friday evening. The funeral services at the Methodist Protestant church at 2 o'clock Sunday, conducted by Rev. M. S. Decker, assisted by Rev. C. J. Kerlin. Interment at Park cemetery, Hiram Eshelman in charge. ,.T.

For Sale—Large farm horse. Call at Star Store. ., 19d3-wl

GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN

ST. MICHAEL'S MISSION TO CONVENE SUNDAY, JUNE 22

It is truly good news to those who last January listened evening after evening to the gifted Paulist Father, to hear that Father Mullaly will return to Greenfield again to preach a week's mission to nonCatholics. Father Mullaly has been very busy in other fields and can spend only two weeks in this parish, so he will preach one week in Martinsville, beginning June 15th, and one week in this city, beginning June 22d. The exercises will begin with High Mass and sermon on Sunday morning at 9:30, and sermons will be preached each evening during the following week. If the church proves to be too small to accommodate the crowds, the lawn will be used. Father Mullaly never fails to get good audiences no matter wrhat the weather conditions. The pastor, Father Marion Glahn, extends a hearty welcome to all to avail themselves of this opportunity to hear the truths of the Roman Catholic faith first-hand.

J. E. Sample recently received a letter from his son, Walter, in Keystone, Neb., saying that he is still running the steam plow, but hopes to be through in two or three more weeks, and then he will start the threshing.

Made Up of a Proper Mixture of Music, Readings and Lectures Will Appeal to Everyone.

The preliminary program for the Greenfield Chautauqua, to be held August 10-18, is in the hands of the committee, and seems to be all that one could ask. A few changes may be necessary, but not many.

On no day except the last is the program all musical, and that is to be given by Innes Orchestral Band, which is one of the greatest in the world today. On all other days the time is divided by lectures, readings, impersonations, magic and music of all kinds. A more complete discussion of this program will be given when the permanent one is made.

For Sale Choice 400-acre farm in Green county, Arkansas, 200 acres in cultivation, 200 in timber rents for $5 to $7 per acre. On a good public road, 2 miles from railroad town, near school and churches, in fine farming section the equal of Hancock county, and will be worth such prices in few years. One 4-room, one 6-room, one 7-room, 2-story dwellings 3 barns, best of water supply. The growirig crops now on farm will prove its value. A bargain for someone, at $40.00 per acre, on good terms. If interested, act at once. L. T. Ellis, Agent, Greenfield, Ind. 14dl-wl

Another Barn Burned. The William G. Smith barn, on the ro«jd running north from Philadelphia, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday night, about midnight. It is not known how it was started. At first it was thought to have been struck by lightning, but it is said to have burned before the storm occurred. There is no residence building on the farm. Ed Lamb has the farm rented. The barn was insured in the Hancock Farmers' Mutual. The property is owned by Rev. Chesteen W. Smith, and Mrs. Mabel Denney, heirs of the estate of the late Wm. G. Smith. Mrs. Denney is in California and the brother is in Kansas City.

The members of the K. R. K. gave a Moonlight Party Saturday night at the home of Mrs. A. Rabe, south of Greenfield. The party was a most delightful one, as the bright moonlight added much to the pleasure, of the evening. The guests were the families of the club members. Refreshments of strawberry and vanilla cream, chocolate and angel-food cake were served.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Weimer, who have resided at St. Louis, Mo., for the past four months, have returned to Greenfield. Mr. Weimer has accepted his old position as machinist-operator at the Mitchell Printing Company's plant.

A barking dog never bites, for the reason that he can't bark with his mouth full.

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Potato Peddlers Fail to Give Full Value as Ordered—Mayor Gives a Warning to the Citizens

Wednesday afternoon two men, with a load of potatoes in a wagon, stopped at the general store of Raymond Wilson, at Philadelphia, wanting to sell him some potatoes. He told them to put twro and a half bushels in his store-room, and went about his business. When they had placed the potatoes he paid them, and they drove on toward Green'field.

Soon Mr. Wilson went in to sack up the potatoes and found they did not nearly fill a two bushel sack, being about 38 pounds short. He telephoned to the Mayor of Greenfield at once to arrest the men. They, however, had come in by some of the side streets, and had gone to Jeffries' livery stable, put up the horses, and hurried to the traction line, saying they would be back Thursday morning. The officers told the liverymen to hold the outfit until they returned.

Early Thursday morning the men having in some way found out that the officers were looking for them, came as far as Philadelphia and tried to straighten matters out with Mr. Wilson. He, however, was in Greenfield attending court, and Mrs. Wilson told the men they would have to see him. They told her that they would, but got on the next car and returned to Indianapolis.

Late Thursday afternoon a woman, giving the name of Myrtle Carter, came over to see about the matter. It is said that she told the officers that she was no relation to the men that she scarcely knew them that they had been recommended to her by a commission man, and, on his recommendation, she had loaned them $45, a wagon and two horses. When asked if she had any security, she said that they had given none at all. Some friend had told her that the horses were in a livery stable here, and that the boys had "ducked." She was told she could not have the horses while this charge was not satisfied, and went back to Indianapolis.

About noon Friday she returned and paid the fine and costs amounting to $25. She said one of the men was named Smith and the other Walter Berry. She still said she was no relative of either man, but when Mayor Myers offered to put the Indianapolis detectives on the watch for them, she said that as she had the horses and wagon, she did not care to prosecute.

Mayor Myers warns all the citizens of Greenfield to be on the look out for such characters, and if any one receives short measure to inform the officers. He said if the citizens would only assist in this matter he would make Greenfield too hot for anyone who came here to do business dishonestly. He pointed to the fact that most of our grocers have measures stamped with the State Seal as to their correctness, and said there is no danger in buying there.

Costs $33 to Kiss a Mule. Because he kissed a mule, J. H. Kelley, a laborer, was fined $33 in police court. He was arrested the other day by Patrolman Stanley, who explained to the court that he found Kelley on the street fondly caressing a big brunette mule, kissing it on the nose, but the animal refused to reciprocate. Kelley declared he was intoxicated and thought the animal was a young woman. He pleaded for leniency, promising that he would never, never kiss a mule again, but the judge sternly turned him down and imposed the highest fine the law allows.—Ex.

Several carbonator drums had been placed on the sidewalk beside the Johnson Drug Store Thursday, waiting to be shipped away for refilling. In some way a charged drum was also put out with the others, and the heat of the sun caused the gas to expand and explode, causing quite a little excitement.

The ladies of the Presbyterian church took over 7,000,000 votes to Indianapolis Thursday. They now stand first in the out-of-town section of the Associated Manufacturers' Contest, which closes tomorrow.

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THEY GET NERVOUS

Couples Applying For Marriage Licenses Are Generally Shaky.

County officials say that ninetynine out of a hundred of the people applying for marriage licenses are so nervous they can hardly writ© their names. This statement is borne out by a perusal of the marriage license records. Under the marriage law now the prospective bride and bridegroom have to sign applications for their marriage license. Investigation shows that about every woman who has signed the record has been so nervous that the shake of the pen can be plainly seen. Some of them have trembled so much that they have blotted their signatures. The officials say nearly all women make the remark that they are so nervous that they do not know whether they can sign their names or not.

Prof. Kirk, the clairvoyant, who has been in this city for five months, has gone to Anderson, where he will locate permanently. Prof. Kirk had frequently been in Greenfield prior to coming here five months ago. He is acquainted with a great many of Greenfield people who have sought his advice. Mrs. Kirk accompanied him.

Laws Sought Against Traffic in Veal in An Effort to Keep Down High Prices.

Convinced that the high prices of meats could be sharply and effectively reduced through the enactment of a law prohibiting the slaughtering of calves, the chamber of commerce of Washington announced its intention to appeal to Congress for some such legislation. Eminent physicians throughout the country will be asked to testify to the unwholesomeness of veal as a food and their testimony will be submitted to Congress when the crusade is launched.

Argentina, the chamber points out, has a law which prohibits the killing of a male beef animal until it is 3 years old, and a female until it has reached 6 years. Leaders in the movement contend that the slaughter of calves in the U. S. has not only raised the price of meats, but is threatening its standing as a meat producing country.

I have a few more of those bargain nets for $3.00 for two horses, 60 lashes, 9 feet long. J. M. Havens & Co. 19d2-wl

Preachers' Aid Day will be observed only at two places on the Maxwell charge Sunday. At Willow or Paxton's Grove at 3 p. m., and Eden at night. Rev. Chas. H. Smith, of Greenfield, will ably represent the society. Rev. A. J. Duryee, pastor.

Edward Fink, of the i\ew fatestine Bank, and his family were in Greenfield for a short time Friday evening. They drove over in their automobile.

The people of Shirley are rejoicing in the fact that the Woodbury Glass Company's bottle house will be ready lo start September 1.

James A. White, of R. R. 3, reports that his corn is growing nicely, notwithstanding the dry weather.

Buy your nets while they are cheap. We have the greatest assortment of nets of any firm in the city. They were bought right and we are selling them right. Call and see. J. M. Havens & Co. 19d2-wl

H. G. Kennedy, of Gwynneville, is assisting with the work in the Pete Johnson drug store.

A. E. Woods, wife, son, Gerald, and Oscar O. Bever were at Warrington Sunday afternoon.

Found—A man's new brown shirt. Owner can have same by calling at 411 South State street. 17d4-wi

Prof. Arnold V. Doub and wife, of Brazil, were the guests of Ed C, Harding and family Tuesday.

Mr. ane! Mrs. Nathan Hardy, of Fountaintown, spent Friday here.

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