Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 26 June 1913 — Page 2

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jUULYSIS OF FIRES REPORTED FOR HAY

"Sparks on Roof' Chief Cause of Fires Fire Marshal Advocates Lightning Rods.

An analysis of the reports made to Fire Marshjal Longley shows that, to date, sparks from chimneys have resulted in more fires than are credited to any other known cause.

During the month of May, 481 fires were reported to the state fire marshal. Seventy-five of these, resulting in a loss of $26,822, were caused by sparks from chimneys. Listed as "unknown" there were 103 fires, but no other specific cause equaled the record of the sparks.

During the first week of June the same conditions prevailed. There were 36 fires due to sparks from chimneys. Lightning came next, as it did in May, with a total of 31 fires. "There is no way to prevent lightning from coming from the heavens," said Fire Marshal Longley, "but we can at least greatly minimize the danger of resulting loss. In most cases lightning strikes barns. Therefore barns, particularly, should be equipped with the practical lightning rods. "Definite steps can also be taken to counteract the great loss due to sparks which fall on a roof. If the roof were constructed of proper material, falling sparks would be harmless. Almost every fire of this character could be prevented if the right steps were taken. "Thus, there is a way to prevent many of the fires which are most frequent. We are not in the dark. We know just what causes them, and can protect our property if we will. In May, out of a total of 481 fires, lightning and sparks from chimneys caused 133 fires—almost 25 per cent, of the total."

Other interesting facts are plainly brought out in the figures for May. Of the 377 buildings burned, 303 were of wood construction.

Fifty-two brick buildings were fired, and 11 of wood and brick combined. Five cement block structures were damaged, two of brick and cement, two of wood and metal, one of iron and slate and one of stone.

The figures show, also, that dwellings and barns furnished fuel for 325 of May's .fires, there being 253 dwellings and 72 barns burned. Thirty-six stores were fired and 25 factories suffered fire losses.

Mrs. R. M. Sheldon, of Columbus, Ohio, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. George W. Reed, of North State street has returned to her home. She is a sister of Mrs. Reed. During her visit here, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Query, of Shelbyville, also visited Mr. and Mrs. Reed. Mrs. Query is a niece of Mrs. Reed and she and her husband have just returned from Alabama, where they spent the winter.

Best Laxative For the Aged Old men and women feel the need of a laxative more than young folks, but it must be safe and harmless and one which will not cause pain. Dr. King's New Life Pills are especially good for the aged, for they act promptly and easily. Price 25c. Recommended by M. C. Quigley.

Elmer E. Gant accompanied Miss Ellen Thompson to Richmond Monday morning, where he adjusted some losses for1 the Home Insurance Company df New York, and Miss Thompson will visit Miss Helen Gant and attend the Earlham College commencement.

Wanted—A second thrashing run First run, short. Walker & Dobbins, Greenfield, R. R. 3. Phone Westland. 23d2-wl-pd

S. E. Washburn and sisters, Edna and Lucy and W. E. Brown and wife, all of Bloomington, 111., spent Sunday afternoon and night with Mr. Brown's uncle, Charles L. Mathes. They are taking a pleasure trip in their touring car to Niagara Falls, and expect to spend a month sight-seeing.

Ladies' and Gents' Suits made to order for $15 up. Fit and workmanship guaranteed. George P. Justus, 108 E. Main. ICdlC-eod

tit?* Dr. G. E. Lowe and' wife, of Inw" dianapolis, spent Sunday with his brother, Dr. T. E. Lowe.

Miss Marthena Gant, of Muncie, is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Judkins, of this city.

Miss Hazel Patton, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, is visiting her brother, V. L. Patton and wife, on R. R. 10.

Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Matilda Dietrich. We also wish to thank the Rev. Decker for the consoling words, the choir and Mr. Eshelman, the undertaker.

FAMILY.

Absolutely Correct.

David H. Ellis, city treasurer, and Oscar 0. Bever, city clerk, are much elated over the fact that when the men from the State Accountant's office left Monday, they had been unable to find a single mistake in their work. Mr. Ellis has handled $200,000 in .the past three years, all in small sums, yet never made a mistake. This is unquestionably a splendid record, and the officers are to be congratulated.

Greenfield Lady Injured. Miss Anna Reeves, daughter of William Reeves, of Brown township, and sister of Hon. Robert F. Reeves, was seriously injured in a runaway Monday morning, which occurred about a mile and a half south of Wilkinson. Her right limb was broken just above the ankle. She was in a rig with the Misses Mary Hannah and Victoria Judge. All were thrown from the rig. but Miss Reeves was the only one injured.

Important Case Decided. The case of Emma Fort vs. Stephen G. White, executor, Mary Alice White, Nancy M. Scott, to set aside the probate of the will of the late William G. Scott, was decided Friday for a second time in favor of the plaintiff. This case was appealed from the Hancock Circuit Court. The defendants, Stephen G. White et al., were denied their petition for a rehearing.

Greenfield Woman Robbed. Mrs. G. A. Baker, daughter of George W. Johnson, who has a position with the Navin-Baker Safe Company at 107 W. Maryland street in Indianapolis, was robbed Friday. She went out of the office leaving her purse with $10 and some notes in it. When she returned it was gone, and also a stranger, who was in: the office when she went out.

Eden M. E. Sunday School. Banner class Sunday for attendance, No. 12, taught by Amanda Prather, 21 present. Banner class in collection, No. 5, taught by A. E. Curry. Total attendance, 109 total collection, $5.28.

Durgan Sentenced.

Claude Durgan, who was arrested here by Sheriff Warrum, on May 29th for stealing a horse and buggy, was tried and convicted at Anderson Friday. He was sentenced for six months in the county jail, fined $100 and disfranchised for five years.

A Valuable Draft Stallion Dies A fine young draft stallion belonging to Ross and Irvin Hunt, of Maxwell, died suddenly Thursday. At 2 o'clock in the afternoon the horse was apparently all right at 5 o'clock he was dead. The owners had no insurance on it.

Public Sale of Drugs.

W. S. Pugh will sell his drug store on West Main street at public auction to the highest bidder, Monday, June 30, 1913, beginning at 2 o'clock p. m.

Mrs. Winters Dead.

Mrs. Lindsey L. Winters died at her home, southeast of Morristown, Friday night. Funeral services on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock in the Wesleyan M. E. church.

Mrs. E. L. Reisdorf and daughter, Mary Elizabeth, arrived here Saturday evening from Omaha, Neb., and will spend the summer with her mother, Mrs. Lucinda Wilson.

Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson are spending the summer on their farm in Blue River township. Mrs. Wilson and children were in Greenfield today doing some trading.

For Sale—Three lots and a barn, located in Willow Branch. Good place for blacksmith shop. Easy terms. Howard Brooks, 718 East Main street. 24d28-w26

Mrs. John Cox and daughter, Catherine, of Knightstown, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wiseh art Monday.

J. S. Stevens, of East Main street, has contracted with Oscar Jackson for a new veranda.,-'- ...

Mr. and Mrs. Oak S. Morrison sons, Clyde and Hubert, were guests of Greenfield friends Sunday

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V. L. Patton is in Chicago, where he will spend the week on business.

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GREENFIELD ROY HIGHLY PRAISED

Rev. Barton Pogue, By His Splendid Address Sunday Night, Wins Favorable Comment.

Speaking on the subject of "Prayer," and from the text, "He Went a Little Further," Rev. Barton Pogue preached a splendid serpion at the Bradley M. E. church Sunday night. He had his subject well in hand and his delivery was excellent. Much favorable comment has been given him by his auditors, who feel proud of him as a Greenfield product.

Rev. Pogue is now a student at Taylor University, and substituted Sunday night for Rev. C. H. Smith, who spoke at Eden for the Preachers' Aid Society.

A WORD PICTURE

From a Talk By Mrs. Maud Ballington Booth—"Little Mother." In slime and filth, at the bottom of a black, stagnant pool, five, ten feet below the foul surface, there is a bud. There is no power beneath to push it, but there is a power above. The sun shines on the surface of the stagnant slime. No one can see the bud. No one suspects that it is there. But the sun shines on the surface. The deep hidden bud knows it, feels it, hears the call and responds. Up and up and up, slowly it creeps through the filth and mud, seeking the sunlight, till finally it breaks from the slimy water. It bursts open in the sunlight, and out of those foul depths has come a beautiful water lily. It is so that the Soul of Hope comes through and out of a life of sin to answer the call of the Sunlight of Love."

Quietly Married.

Hector L. Glascock and Ellen E. Morgan were quietly married by Squire Daniel C. Gimason. The groom is the son of Lafayette Glascock, of Jackson township, while the bride is the daughter of the late Samuel Morgan. The happy ouple have the best wishes of The Reporter for a happy wedded life.

Miss Hannah Test, of Asheville, N. C., writes Greenfield friends that they, as well as others, are having very warm weather, but the evenings and nights are comfortable that many from the lowlands are going to the mountains where they can find cool spots. Mrs. Blanche McNew left Asheville for New York June 18th, and sailed for London June 21st.

Chas. Anderson Dead.

Charles Anderson died at the M. E. Hospital in Indianapolis Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, aged 42 years. He leaves a wife and daughter. Funeral at the home in Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment at Philadelphia cemetery in charge of Max Herrlich, undertaker of New Palestine.

Mrs. Samuel Cowgill and son, Paul, and Curt Walker, of Montezuma, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cook Sunday. They were on their way to Richmond where they will attend Earlham commencement.

Circuit Court Notes.

A verdict that gave Henry Hubig possession of diamond rings or their equivalent in money, was reached Monday in the replevin suit of Henry Hubig vs. Mattie Patterson.

The Preachers' Aid Society of the M. E. church will be observed at Curry's Chapel next Sunday night by Rev. J. W. Cain, general secretary of the society, of Marion, Ind.

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Seaton, of Terre Haute, who have been visiting Mrs. W. E. Smith, of West Osage street, returned home Monday.

C. D. Ellis and family have moved to this city from Baltimore, They will occupy the W. S. Montgomery property on West Main street.

The Ladies' Society of the Bradley church will have their second Garden party at the parsonage on Tuesday afternoon, July 1st,

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Morris had for their guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Elliott and daughters, of Philadelphia.

Fort Sale—General purpose mare with colt, $90. See ^Burg ^Cly, Greenfield R. 10. &

John Corcoran is at Connersville in Fayette county, on business for the State Accountant's office.

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PURDUE GIVES ADVICE ON FRUIT TREE INSECTS

"The tree-fruits," says Professor Troop, of the Entomological Department of Purdue University, "are infested by a greater variety of insects than any other class of plants. More than 200 species are known to infest either the trees or fruit in some form. Some of them are only of minor importance, but the greater number often produce serious results if no remedies are applied. The woolly aphis attacks the roots the borers and barkbeetles attack the trunks the numerous species of scale and barklice attack the branches the various forms of caterpillars and the plant-lice devour the leaves, or suck the life out of them, while the coddling moth, apple maggot and different species of curculic strive to outdo each other in destroying the fruit. In applying the remedies foi* all of these, one thing must be borne in mind that is, the remedy must always be suited to the habits of the insect. For example, the sucking speciel, like plantlice, must be treated with a contact poison, such as kerosene emulsion. In order to prevent the borers and bark-beetles from gaining entrance, a repellant, such as soap and carbolic acid, is used on the trunk, while the scales should be treated to the lime-sulphur wash. The caterpillars and most fruit insects may be held in check by a proper use of a stomach poison, such as paris green or some other compound of arsenic."

Back to the Farm

An Indianapolis paper says that the back to the country movement has assumed such proportions that the real estate dealers have more inquiries than they have desirable tracts to sell at reasonable prices. The purchasers are business men of Indianapolis who want from one to twenty acres along the interurban lines. Farms within ten miles of Indianapolis are selling at $250 to $500 per acre, the latter being the popular price for small tracts. When electricity took the place of horses for street cars, there was a rush of city people to the suburbs. Now the interurbans and automobiles have caused the people to move out ten or twenty miles instead of two, and to have acres instead of small yards.

Railway Notes.

The Circuit Terminal Railroad, sold at receiver's sale some time ago and bought in by members of the company, has been reincorporated by C. E. Worth, John Trotter and O. W. Johnson, and a new organization is being effected which includes some of Indianapolis's leading men. It is understood that plans, for financing are well under way and bid fair to have a satisfactory conclusion.

Mrs. Catherine Morris Dead. Mrs. Catherine Morris died at her home in Gwynneville at 9 o"clock Monday morning. Services at Mt. Lebanon church Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, in charge of Rev. Lydy, assisted by Rev. Heim, of Cleveland. Interment at Mt. Lebanon cemetery, Morrison & Pasco in charge.

Safe Safely Removed.

Quite a bit of attention was attracted on the street Monday morning by the unloading of a large safe belonging to Dugan & Garriott. It had to be pulled by a block and tackle, up the stairway of the Randall block. Jeffries Bros, did the work safely and well.

G. Hill and wife, of Indianapolis, are visiting his father, T. E. Hill, who lives east of town. Mr. Hill has been sick recently, and has come to recuperate. He says the "country air beats the city air all hollow."

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Stephens and son, Winfield, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Swisher and children, of Indianapolis, and J. F. Reed, of Charleston, 111., visited S. C. Stephens and family Sunday.

Wm. H. H. Rees, Harry Banker and John S. Souder were at Brooklyn Monday and visited the Brooklyn brick factory.

The Y. P. C. E. of the Christian church held their regular monthly business meeting last night, att the home of Ruth Fort, on Pratt street.

Thomas Wright and Jabos Rhodes of Rush county, are visiting Chas. Gray and family, northeast of this city.

Mrs. Charles. Hilt and son, Gilbert, saw Buffalo Bill's show at Indianapolis Monday.

E. Meisel, wife and son, Charles, Omer Giles and wife motored to Connersville. Sunday and visited John Furry and family.

CLASS ORGANIZED FOR OSEFUL WORK

Red Cross First Aid Class Organized Monday Night in Office of Dr. Joseph L. Allen.

While the crowd was not what it might have been, yet more than enough interested parties were in attendance Monday night to effect the organization of a First Aid class, under the authority of the American Red Cross Society.

The meeting was called to order, and W. P. Johnson was elected as temporary chairman, with Frank W. Bryant, secretary. Under the permanent organization, Frank W. Bryant was elected president of the class and Herman Johnson, secretary. When the call for names was given, twelve responded. Since the limit to any class is twenty-five, it was the opinion of the class that the roll be left open until Friday, June 27th, and that anyone wishing to join the work give their name to the president, or any of the members. Since that time four more names have been added.

As soon as the roll is made, the names will be sent to the National headquarters of the Red Cross Society which will give the authority for the class. As was said before, the class is free, and is in the interest of humanity. Care of the injured will be taught by Dr. Allen and the final examination will be given by the national body. Any person over 12 years of age is eligible. It might be said for the benefit of those who think that this is child's play, that of the sixteen enrolled, seven are adults and of the seven, two are doctors and two druggists. If you wish to join, now is the opportunity, for the limit is twenty-five.

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The Commissioners of Marion county have oiled the National Road from the Hancock county line to the paved street in Ir^ington. They have been oiling all the leading' roads into the city of Indianapolis.

Norma Slifer entertained Dale Eubank, Gladys West and Virgil Jeffries at dinner Sunday, in honor of Dale Eubank, who is moving to Greensburg.

O. E. Salyards, of F'ortville, is assisting J. H. Bundy at the J. H. Brooks Monument Works during the rush now on.

W. H. Gadd, of Indianapolis, was the guest of his brother-in-law, W. J. Thomas, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lowry on Range Line, Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Toles, of Centerville, were the guests of the former's parents Saturday night and, Sunday.

Norman Eubank has moved his family to Greensburg, their former home. Dale Eubank drove through Monday.

Wilbur Davis, of Anderson, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Davis.

Miss Selma Stephens spent last week with Nell Davis, on Route 9.

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RECEPTION OF BIBLE CLASSES

Ladies' and Men's Bible Classes of Presbyterian S. S. Entertain in Honor of Dr. and Mrs. Barnes

The Ladies' and Men's Bible Classes of the Presbyterian Sund&y school entertained Thursday evening in honor of Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Barnes, who will leave soon to make a new home in the Far West. Many members, with their families, gathered on the lawns of Harry G. Strickland and Wm. A. Hughes, where a bounteous picnic supper was spread at 6:30.

The Sunday school presented to Dr. and Mrs. Barnes a handsome grip in recognition of his services as treasurer of the Sunday school and of her active help in all branches of the church work. Thg entire church body are grieved to lose these members, for their departure will be deeply fel^ We wish them a pleasant journey and many blessings at its end.

Mr. and Mrs. William Eakin, Mrs. Anna Judge and Lorna Jones, of Warrington, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James R. Walker.

The talk of a "safe and sane" Fourth is always strong up to midnight of July 3d.

Public Sale

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FARM, KNOWN AS THE WARRUM FARM

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SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH, 1913 At 2 O'clock P. M.

The undersigned will sell at public auction, on the above date, the One Hundred Six (106) Acres ot Land, and the buildings thereon, known as the Warrum Farm, located four miles east of Greenfield, and one-half mile south of the National Road, being at Stop 65 on the Indianapolis, Terre Haute & Eastern Traction Line said real estate described as follows:

Commencing at a point on the N. line of the north half of Section 6, Twp. 15 N. R. 8 E., 46 rods east of the northwest corner of said north half of said Section 6, thence south to the land heretofore conveyed to Elizabeth Wilson by Noble Warrum, thence east on the north line of said Wilson land to the east line thereof, thence south on the east line of said Wilson land to the north line of the land conveyed by Noble Warrum to Mack Warrum, on the 19th day of November, 1907, the deed thereof being recorded in Record 69, Page 47 of the Deed Record of Hancock County, Indiana thence east on said north line of said land conveyed to said Mack Warrum as aforesaid, to the center of the road running north and south through the east part of said north half of said Section 6, as aforesaid, thence north on the center of said road to the north line of said north half of said Section 6, thence west on the said north line to the place of beginning, containing 106 acres, more or less.

The improvements on said real estate consist of a six-room house, with out-buildings and good barn of sufficient capacity, deep driven well with wind pump attached, which furnishes water for stock, and circulates water through the house fencing comparatively new and mostly wire farm is well drained with tile. A one-half interest in thirty acres of growing corn will be sold with the farm.

PERSONAL PROPERTY The following personal property will also be sold: Thirty shoats, weighing forty to fifty pounds, one male hog, two years old seven brood sows four years old one heifer two years old, will be fresh in fall 600 bushels of oats in the granary, 14 acres of wheat, 18 acres of clover, i2 acres of timothy, one dipping tank, one hog fountain.

TERMS OF SALE

Said sale will take place on the above described farm at 2 o'clock p. m., Saturday, June 28, 1913, and the farm and above described property will be sold free and clear of all incumbrances except the taxes for 1913, payable in 1914. Terms of sale for the real estate, one-third cash, one-third in one year, and one-third in two years, from date of sale, deferred payments to be evidenced by promissory notes drawing 6 per cent, interest, payable semi-annually, and secured by first mortgage on said real estate. The personal property will be sold for cash, or notes with approved security, due in six months, drawing 6 per cent, interest.

SECURITY TRUST COMPANY, Trustee. Indianapolis, Ind. Auctioneer—Mayor L. Shank. Jv!!

Attorneys for Trustee Wm. Taylor, Romney L. Willson.

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