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A. T. GIDLEY HAS PURCHASED THE .J. C. FOSTER STORE— A MAN OF 28 YEARS'

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The J. C. Foster Hardware and Housefurnishing Store, on Main and State streets, has changed hands, the new owner being A. T. Gidley. of Roann. Wabash county, Indiana. Mr. Gidley has taken charge of the store, and will retain the present force of assistants.

Mr. Gidley has had twenty-eight years of experience in the hardware business, and as he likes Greenfield, he will move here and expects to iocate permanently and operate the store along the same line that it Has been operated. He has one son at home and one son and two daughters married. Mr. Gidley said today that he had purchased the store for a permanent business, and Greenfield people will be glad to welcome him and his family here.

In the deal with Mr. Foster, the latter comes into possession of 250 acres of land. Mr. Foster has owned and conducted this store for almost four years, and has made many friends among Greenfield people and had a splendid business, as he was a hustler in every way.

Good Attendance Sunday. Notwitnstanding the stormy day, the attendance Sunday at the Presbyterian church was good, the largest since the new pastor, Rev. J. T. Charlton, has been preaching here.

W. D. Daenzer, of the Columbia Hotel, left Monday for Florida on a ten days' business trip.

KOI EVEN TELEPHONE«= FOR NEW OFFICIAL

Road Superintendent Will Get His Salary and That Will Be About AIL

A letter from the office of the attorney general, concerning the interpretation 01 the law governing the superintendent of county roads, leaves this new county official without a telephone, ifnless it is paid for by the official himself.

While not exactly ruling against payment for a telephone or long distance tolls, *the letter makes it plain that while the law provides for the payment of the salary of the superintendent, it does not provide for payment of expenses of any of the superintendent's assistants.

The letter is sent out to the board of commissioners and auditors of all counties in the state, in answer to a number of letters of inquiry received in the office of the State Board of Accounts, asking for information on the subject of expenses of. superintendent amd assistants. This ruling is interpreted to mean that even traveling expenses of the superintendent and of the assistants are not to be paid by the county.

For Sale—Re-cleaned Little Red and English Clover Seed aty $7 and

n* $8 per bushel, if taken in February. No buckhorn, no wild-carrot. C. E. Sipe, Range Line, Phone Charlottes.i|T ville. 18d2-wl-pd (Advertisement) gf Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burton arid children visited Albert Peters and family at Knightstown Saturday

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It is not too late to join the Christmas Savings Club of the Capital State Bank. 19wl (Advertisement)

Andy H. Denney, of Vernon township, was in Greenfield Wednesday and called at this office. He purchased a few months ago a young imported Belgian Stallion. Under the new Indiana law relating to stallions, he received certificates number 4 and 5, issued by the state authorities on his horses.

Frank Loudenback, of Route 8, has rented the Tapscott property on Mechanic street, and is moving into the same,

The weather is not apt to be so bad but what you will run across somebody $rho was. looking for it.

DR. E. BRACKEN FOOLED

Former Greenfield Physician (Called As Coroner to Find'Man oil Feet

A Columbus, Ind., news item says: "When W. C. Ardery of this city, became sick suddenly and fell on the sidewalk on Washington street, people thought he was dead, and sent for an undertaker. The undertaker summoned the coroner, and when Dr. L. E. Bracken, who holds that office, arrived he found Ardery getting to his feet and starting away."

Dr. Bracken formerly lived here on North State street, and had his office in the Masonic Temple.

It is not too late to join the Christmas Saving Club of the Capital State Bank. Payments started Feb. 16, 1914. If you are late, make an extra payment for the one that has passed. 19wl (Advertisement)

WILL CELEBRATE GOLDEN JUBILEE

Knights of Pythias Will Celebrate All Over the World Thursday —Charter Members Here

The Knights of Pythias will celebrate their Golden Jubilee Thursday evening. The order was organized February 19, 1864, at Washington, D. C. The celebration will be participated in by the orders throughout the whole world. At 10 o'clock Thursday evening each local order will telegraph greetings to Washington D. C. Governor S. M. Ralston will participate in the celebration ceremonies at Washington, D. C.

Extensive preparations have been made for the celebration in Greenfield. The Greenfield Knights of Pythias organization was established in 1872. Only three charter members survive. They are J. J. Pratt, of this city Jerome Williams, of Indianapolis, and Captain Edmund P. Thayer, Sr., of Los Angeles, Cal. The Greenfield (Organization has only two Golden Medal members. They are J. E. Hart, of this city, and William Offutt, of Terre Haute. Mr. Offutt and his wife will attend the celebration exercises. The late William F. Pratt was also a Golden Medal member.

Dr. Samuel R. Millikan, of this city, became a member of the Knights of Pythias 33 years ago.

HOPPEO FREIGHT, FINGERS SEVERED

John Irwin Mangled in Effort to Get Free Ride to Muncie— Taken to County Farm.

John Irwin, a son-in-law of Wm. Curry, of Hough street, at whose home he has been staying with his wife and child, had two fingers crushed off Thursday afternoon, when he attempted to hop a freight train. Irwin, it is said, was attempting to get a free freight car ride to Muncie after some words at the Curry home. He had been gone 'from the Curry home but a short time when he returned with his left hand mangled.

Dr. J. L. Allen was called and amputated two fingers, and arrangements were made to take Mr. Irwin to the county farm until he has recovered.

Mrs. Vance Dies at Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Vance received word Tuesday afternoon from Anderson that the former's mot.her, Mary Jane Vance, died at 2:30 p. m., at her home, 3036 Lynn street. Mrs. Vance was born in Peni^sylvania, and was 60 years old. Funeral Thursday at 2:30 p. m., and interment at Maple Wood cemtery.

Llewellyn-Jeffries.

David M. Llewellyn, of New Castle, and Mrs. Henrietta Jeffries, of this city, were united in marriage by Rev. M. S. Decker at the home of the bride Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, about forty friends being present. The home was beautifully decorated in cut flowers and ferns. Refreshments of ice cream, cake, punch and coffee were served. The happy couple left Wednesday night for their future home at New Castle.

vOL. XXXV. NO. 8 GREENFIELD. IND., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1914

HEART TROUBLE CAUSE OF DEATH

MRS. HANNAH E. SPARKS DIES AT HOME IN THIS CITYFUNERAL MONDAY

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Mrs. Hannah Ella Sparks, age 63 years, died Friday afternoon at her home, 224 North Pennsylvania St~ of heart trouble, after an illness of several weeks.

Mrs. Sparks has lived in Greenfield thirty years. She is the' widow of the late William Sparks, who died 23 years ago. She was an active member of the Christian church here, and of the ladies' organizations and was a most highly respected lady. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Etta Pratt, of this city, and two brothers, William Simmons ana Samuel Simmons, of Jackson township.

Republican Editorial Association. The new officers of the Republican State Editorial Association are George B. Lockwood, of Muncie, editor of the State Journal, president J. A. Kautz, of the Kokomo Tribune, vice-president N. R. Spencer, of Greenfield, secretary and H. J. Martin, of Martinsville, treasurer.

The executive committee is composed of Harry Smith, of the Greencastle Banner Frank Singleton, of Martinsville W. S. Montgomery, of the Shelbyville Republican, and Will Elliott, of the New Castle Courier.

It is not too late call and let us explain the Christmas Saving Club to yqu. Capital State Bank. 19wl (Advertisement)

THE LARGEST DITCH ISLET

The Mollis et ai Ditch 'Contracted Saturday to Earl Q. Jackson Contract Price, $9,750,

The biggest ditch contract ever awarded in Hancock county was awarded Saturday afternoon at the surveyor's office. This was the Hollis et al. ditch, and the contract was awarded to Earl Q. Jackson, for $i'?,750. There were two other bidders. The Summitville Drain Tile Company's bid was $10,398, and the National Drain Tile Company's bid was $10,775.

This ditch is 1V miles long and takes 30-inch tile, the largest made, at its mouth, some of the arms running as small as 6 inches. The ditch starts on the farm of Mary Myers, in Center township, and continues over into Jackson township, and drains a large amount of land, affecting many owners of farms. A.

The picture of Howard T. Roberts, of this city, was published in the Sunday Star in a group of Progressive District Chairman. Mr. Roberts attended a conference of Progressive state leaders at Indianapolis Saturday.

For Rent—A farm of 93 acres in Brown township. Possession March 1st. Good farm well improved, in good neighborhood, on good road cash rent. Address, J. L. Masters, 320 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis. 18d3rwl (Advertisement)

BOUCHER AND McCORD SALE WAS A GOOD ONE

The Boucher & McCord sale on Tuesday was one of the best ever held in the county. The attendance was not so large as at some sales, but everybody who attended was there to buy, it seemed. The sale amounted to over $3,000. Good buyers were after property, which was all good stuff and bidding was rapid. A span of unbroken 3-year-old mules brought $401, and everything sold in proportion.

The contractor's outfit, consisting of scrapers and other tools, was purchased by Charles Gant and J. A. Cleary, of the Hancock Construction Company.

Mrs. W. E. Ging was called to Rush county Sunday by the serious illness of her father, Mr. Caldwell. This morning a telegram brought the message to the Ging family of his death. Funeral on Wednesday at 11 o'ctock at Raleigh.

JOSEPH PAULEY BUYS {. MEEK BARBER SHOP

Well Known Young Man Will Conduct Business in An Up-to-Date and Courteous Manner.

Joseph Pauley, son of Richard Pauley, who has been employed at the John Meek barber shop on the corner of Main and Mount streets, has purchased the shop of Mr. Meek and takes charge this evening.

Mr. Pauley is a well known and popular young man and understands the barber business, and he expects to conduct a first-class shop in every particular, with hot and cold baths. Mr. Pauley is a barber and has in his employ, Thomas Cohee and Charles Kiger, two well known and popular artists in this trade.

Hens, 14c No. 1 beef hides, 12c No. 1 horse hides, $4.00, These prices good until Saturday night. 19dl-wt THOMAS NYE. (Advertisement)

DUES PROPERTY MB RELATIVES

Will of Hannah E. Sparks Probated Her Land and the City Property Are Divided.

The last will and testament of the late Hannah E. Sparks, executed February 4th, and witnessed by Amanda F. Havens and Charles K. Bruner, has been probated in the Circuit Court.

The will provides for the payment of all debts and funeral expenses, and in Item 2, the deceased wills to Mattie Mclntire and Hattie Cook, daughters of her deceased sister, Mary F. Fargey, 80 acres of land. Item 3 provides that Horace A. Pratt and Emery S. Pratt, children of another deceased sister, Virginia A. Pratt, are to have 80 acres of land.

In Item 4, the deceased wills to her sister, Jemima E. Pratt, her brick business block on West Main street, and her residence property on North Pennsylvania street also household goods, etc. Item 5 provides that the rest and "residue of her property of all kinds is to be sold and the money divided among the heirs mentioned in the will. Wm. A. Hughes was named as executor of the will.

Charlottesville, Indiana.

Bros. George Steffey and Chas. Steffey: Dear Bros. Your brother Odd Fellows of Charlottesville Lodge, No. 277 I. O. O. F.. desire in this manner to convey to you their heartfelt sympathy in this, your hour of sadness and bereavement. The clouds of sorrow have darkened your pathway and death has robbed you of a faithful, true and loving wife and mother.

We mourn with you in this, your great loss and sorrow. May the One who doeth all things well comfort and sustain you in this, your trying hour. May He give you grace and strength to overcome the trials of this deep sorrow, and say, "Not ours, O Lord, but Thy will be done." ARTHUR HATFIELD,

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Ed Alford, foreman of the T. H. I. & E. section at Cumberland, is arranging to move to that town. Heretofore, he has been unable to secure a house at Cumberland.

Jos. S. Boots and Miss Goldie H. Pauley, of Indianapolis, were guests of the former's mother, Mrs. Jennie Warrick, Sunday.

Tne Greenfield horse-buyers have not been able to do anything in the way of buying horses for two weeks, on account of the demoralized condition of the market.

The Brandywine Township Horse Thief Detective Association will meet at Finly the last Saturday in this month.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carson, on Baldwin street, a fine baby boy.

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Dr. John W. Cook, of Pendleton, who has been dangerously ill with pneumonia, is thought to be better.

cital at Knightstown March 4th, in which her pupils in that town will assist

OBITUARY

In memory of Catherine S. Crider, the oldest daughter of .John and Margaret Heim. She was born at Knightstown, Ind., on the 28th day of MayK1841. She was brought up and received her education where she was born, and lived in Knightstown until she was 15 years old. She then moved with her parents to the old Heim home in Stringtown, in the year of 1856.

After she was brought to her new home she became acquainted with and was united in marriage to William H. Crider, February 5th. 1857. To this union were born twelve children, two of them. Mattie and Minnie, dying early childhood.

After her marriage she commenced a life of hardship, toil and responsibility, in rearing a large family to which her life was devoted. She was a mother who loved her children, and anything she could do for them was not too much for her to do to make her children happy.

During her life of toil, she was compelled to face many a dark cloud and to meet many a wave of trouble. After more than fifty years of married life, she was compelled to meet and face a sad scene in the departure of her husband on the 20th day of July. 1912. She faced tHe sadness that she never lost sight of.

She then left the home where she had reared her family, and spent her last days in a home with her youngest daughter. A number-

DAAMGE SUIT

FLETCHER M. NOE, OF INDIANAPOLIS, SUED FOR $5,000 DAMAGES, DIES—SUIT MAY

BE ABATED

Fletcher M. Noe, a jeweler of Indianapolis, died a few days ago, and it is the opinion of attorneys that his death will abate a damage suit for $5,000 in which he is the defendant.

The plaintiff is Betty Hill, and she alleges that the defendant, Fletcher M. Noe, an Illinois street jeweler, had a sign 20 feet long extended across the sidewalk in front of his store in March, 1913. That the signboard was insecurely fastened and fell onto her on the above date, causing painful, expensive and permanent injuries. The suit for $5,000 damages was filed in Marion county, and recently was venued to this county and local counsel employed on both sides.

Building Another Room. Fred Havens has started to excavate for another business room between the building on the lot he recently purchased on Main street and the building on the west, occupied by Robert Fair's saloon. Having both walls already built, he will be able to complete a nice room there at a very moderate expense, which should pay him well for the extra investment. The basement has been excavated and the walls built in the west room of the Gooding house, which he will occupy as a store. He expects to push all the wo.rk to a speedy completion.

E. H. Rollin, of Indianapolis, was here Tuesday on business.

•The above are pictures of the late Wm. H. Crider and wife, Catherine Crider, who are survived by ten living-children, thirty-one grand children and sixteen great- grand-children. This is one of the largest families in Hancock County.

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of months ago she was attacked by that dreaded disease, cancer, from which she suffered untold agony and pain. During the last months of her suffering she would extend her hands and look up and say, "Father, come and get me, and take me to rest.

On Friday before she went away, she sang with her weak voice, "jesus. I Love Thee Often her voice was heard in prayer around the family altar. On Sunday morning. January 11, 1914. her spirit, which had been caged for many years, broke loose from its house of clay, and we have a hope that on wings of light, ii went to the country where the inhabitants never say: "I am sick."

She departed this life at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 13 days. She leaves her family of ten children, five boys and five girls, one brother and one sister, a number of grandchildren, and the legacy of a good name. Mother's gone, how sad and lonely,

Though on Angel wings she lied And the morning beams are sighing Sadly whispered, Mother's dead.

On Wednesday, January 14th, a large audience gathered at Brown's Chapel where she had her membership for more than forty years, where her memorial services were conducted by the Rev. D. W. Evans," assisted by her pastor, J. S. Clawson. Then her body was taken to the Caldwell cemetery and laid at the side of her husband, to await the call of the Master, when He shall bid the sleeping dead arise

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GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBATE1D

By Mr. and Mrs. William A. son. of Shirlev.

William A. Johnson arid wife cel ebrated their Golden Wedding last Sunday, February 15!h. Mr. Johnson is in his 71st year, and Mrs. Johnson is 66 years old. An excel lent dinner was served, the table being handsomely decorated golden emblems and flowers, presenting a beautiful appearance. The table was laden with eatables, ard everybody seemed to enjoy the occasion. The bridal cake was made by Mrs. L. A. -Johnson and carved by Mrs. Hannah Johnson, the bride.

The following guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. Luther Dawson, of Spiceland Mr. and Mrs. Joe Liggett and family, of Indianapolis Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wills and family and Mr. and Mrs. George Hunt, of Kennard Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Harlan, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fahl and family, L. A. Johnson and,family, Mr, and Mrs. Ezra M. Warrick, Mrs. Adda White, Sylvester Hamilton, Mrs. Amos Williamson and daughter, Ruth Miss Hettie Warrick, Miss Ruby McMahan, Miss Anna Foutz, Misses Alice and Ida Gilbreath, of Shirley.

Many valuable presentsWere received .by the couple, among them being many gold coins. Excellent music was part of the program and a splendid time was enjoyed by all present.

Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have been residents of Shirley for many years, living on North Main street. They are well known and highly respected by all.

Wilts New Pair of Shoes/ John M. Hufford. the local agent for the Fidelity Life Insurance Co., won a new pair of shoes offered by the state agent for writing the most insurance during January.

Frost Spurry, of Warrington, is a guest of friends in this city.

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