Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 2 July 1914 — Page 1

ABSTRACT GIVES COUNTY TAXABLES

VALUE OF ALL PROPERTY REAPPRAISED THIS YEAR AND FINAL TOTALS OF ALL-

NUMBER OF POLLS.

The abstract of taxables of Hancock county, just completed, contains some interesting figures. Below is given the value of taxables that were re-appraised this year and the number of polls by townships and corporations also the final totals of all taxables in the county.

Blue River Township—Improvements, $109,040 personal property, $277,430 polls, 138 total value of taxables, $1,099,610 mortgage indebtedness, $33,610.

Brown—Improvements, $152,690 personal property, $331,070 polls, 209 total value of taxables, $1,308,170 mortgage indebtedness, $46,990.

Brandywine—Improvements, $94,270 personal property, $251,640 polls, 159 total value of taxables, $981,290 mortgage indebtedness, $33,090.

Buck Creek—Improvements, $171,630 personal property, $431,490 polls, 239 total value of taxables, $1,629,120 mortgage indebtedness, $49,280.

Center—Improvements, $265,250 personal property, $544,350 polls, 350 totla value of taxables, $2,337,520 mortgage indebtedness, $63,340.

Green—Improvements, $126,880 personal property, $291,430 polls, 175 total value of taxables, $1,234,870 mortgage indebtedness, $36,750.

Jackson—Improvements, $153,830 personal property, $489,630 polls, 253 total value of taxables, $1,615,000 mortgage indebtedness, $48,380.

Sugar Creek—Improvements,$234,830 personal property, $561,550 polls, 235 total value of taxables, $1,769,550 mortgage exemption, $47,560.

Vernon—Improvements, $183,710 personal properly, $407,770 polls, 212 total value of taxables, $1,524,930 mortgage exemption, $34,760.

Greenfield City Improvements, $75,130 personal property, $675,750 polls, 744 total value of taxables, $2,312,760 mortgage exemption, $123,300.

Fortville Corporation Improvements, $40,110 personal property, $166,500 polls, 198 total value of taxables,

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emptions, $20,330. New Palestine Corporation—Improvements, $16,800 personal property, $114,130 polls, 96 total value of taxables, $241,460 mortgage exemptions, $5,180.

Shirley Corporation—Improvements were $1,080 personal property, $52,800 polls, 147, total value of taxables, $222,910 mortgage exemptions, $5,120.

Wilkinson Corporation—Improvements, $4,370 personal property, $97,090 polls. 55 total value of taxables, $149,500 mortgage exemptions,, $2,770.

Hancock County Totals—Acres land, 190,942 value, $8,286,240 improvements, $1,629,720 land and improvements, $9,915,960 city and town lots, 5,851, value, $724,890 improvements, $1,609,540 lots and improvements, $2,334,450 personal property, $4,692,630 polls, 3,214 total value of taxables, $16,943,020 mortgage exemptions, $550,460.

F. H. Warner, of the T. H., I. & E., returned Tuesday from a trip to Detroit and other large cities, with a number of other officials of the company. He was accompanied by his wife and son. They report a splendid time.

Porch swings, hammocks, porch furniture, refrigerators and in fact anything in our store at actual cost during our reduction sale. Only 5 more days. The A. T. Gidley Co. ld-2w-l (Advertisement)

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Miss Lena Jamea, daughter, of Elmer James of Route 6, is reported as being seriously sick.

Mrs. Mary L. Bruner attended the board meeting of Earlham College, at Richmond, Tuesday, "t,

-Mrs. O. N. DuGan remains in a very critical condition.

Miss Caroline Wheeler, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. E. A. Robb, returned to Noblesville Wednesday.

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W. P. Wirick is painting the front of the Index store.

Lost—A rat terrier pup, about ten months old. Had cross on breast. Any information concerning the above described dog should be sent to Arly Pope, of Route 1, out of Greenfield, or to The Reporter office.. 3d-3w-lp (Advertisement)

Death of Jacob H. Davis. Jacob H. Davis died Friday morning at his home in Cleveland at 4:30 o'clock. Funeral Sunday at 10:30 a. m. at Nameless Creek church. Burial at Simmons cemetery. Frank R. Lynam, undertaker.

Charles Vance and wife started in their automobile Tuesday, for Dayton, Ohio. After a visit there they will go to West Middletown, Ohio, where they will visit their daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Russello. Mrs. Russello and baby wUl return home with them.

We make our own genuine Mexican Chili Concarne. Nothing more appetizing in hot weather. Per bowl, lOcents per pint, 15 cents per quart, 25 cents. Court House Restaurant, S. State street. ld-2w-l (Advertisement)

MRS. MARTHA HOWARD, AN AGED LADY AND WIDOW, GROWING DESPONDENT,

ENDED LIFE BY HANGING.

/OL. XXXV. NO. 22 GREENFIELD, IND., THURSDAY, JULY 2, 1914.

Mrs. Martha Howard, aged sixtyfour years, widow of the late John Howard, committed suicide by hanging, at her home, a mile northwest of Maxwell, some time Tuesnesday that windows in her home found by her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Barrett, and Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Apple, neighbors, about 7 o'clock Wednesday evening, hanging in the smokehouse. She had evidently been dead for severai hours, as the body was cold and stiff when found.

Mrs. Howard's husband died four months ago, and since then she has been very despondent, it is said. She had been living with her daughter until recently, when she returned to her home for a few days. Tuesday afternoon she talked to Cleve Apple, a neighbor, who was working near her home, and seemed to be very despondent. That was the last time she was seen alive, so far as is known, and her body was not found until twenty-four hours later. It was noticed during the rain Wednesday that widnows in her home were open and an investigation revealed the fact of her death by her own hand. Mrs. Howard leaves one daughter, Mrs. Barrett, and also step-children.

Funeral Friday at 10 o'clock, at the home, with Rev. A. J. Duryee, pastor of the Maxwell M. E. church, officiating. H. Eshelman is the undertaker in charge.

A SHIRLEY COUPLE HUUM'T TAKE DIRE

Came to Greenfield After Midnight, Secured License and Were Married at 2 A. M.

M. O. Hendricks, age 46 years, and Minnie Ayers, age 36 years, a seamstress, both of Shirley, this county, wouldn't take a dare and thereon hangs the story of their marriage here Thursday morning at 2 o'clock. According to the story, they were at the home of a relative late Wednesday evening, when it was suggested that they were not "game" to come to Greenfield and get married at once. The romance and adventure of the idea could not be resisted and they secured a livery rig and set out on their long trip. When they arrived here, they hunted up the county clerk, Moses C. Wood, who good naturedly hied himself to his office, where the license was soon issued. Then they hunted up Squire D. C. Gimason, who soon said the mystic words that completed the romantic episode and the couple started for their home. Both parties have been married before, the marriages having been dissolved by divorce, according to the records.

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UNION CITY YOUNG MAN, WITH WEALTHY "DAD," WANTS TO MARRY, BUT "SHE"

MUST BE RIGHT ONE.

Say, girls, look who's here! Acil Alexander, a good looking young man, of Union City, with a wealthy "dad," looking for a wife. But "she" must be the right one. Alexander was in Greenfield Thursday, and while he was impressed with the beauty and grace of Greenfield girls, he had seen none, when calling at this office, whom he thought was just the one he was looking for. Alexander is twenty-five years old, has a merry twinkle in his blue eyes and he says that after a study of phrenology, he is convinced that because he has blue eyes, his wife must have brown eyes. He found none in Union City that came up to his standards. He said this was his ideal: Brown eyes, between seventeen and twenty-four years of age, not too "skinny," but weighing between 115 and 140 pounds, and love must be more important to her than money. Also, she must love the country life, as Mr. Alexander is a farmer and is now on his way f)rom Kansas, where he went to work in the harvest fields. He was very frank in stating that he was really looking for a wife, such as is described above, and was very hopeful. of finding her in Greenfield. Alexander says his father owns 200 acres of land and that his wife will have plenty to do on the farm, when he succeeds in finding her. He says he will be "mighty" good to the right one, however, and that any girls in this locality who think they fit the description in the main points, may address him at Union City, where he will be in a few daya.

Alexander produced a number of letters from "girls who would try to make him happy, but he said so far there was "nothing doing." Among the letters was one signed "Your brown-eyed Muncie girl." She asked him if he was still looking for that brown-eyed girl.

Alexander said, as he left this office, "I'm awfully lonesome on the farm, even with my family." He is rather heavy set, brown hair, blue eyes that have a decided twinkle and although one would hardly believe it, he is just a little bashful and backward in disposition.

Formerly of Hamilton, Ohio. The following item is from the Republican-News, of Hamilton, O., of June 18th: "An announcement of interest to a number of Hamiltonians is that of the marriage of Miss Mable Banks Gant. of Greenfield, Ind., and Mallie J. Murphy, formerly of this city. The marriage took place last night at the home of the bride. "Miss Gant is well-known in Hamilton, having been for two years a student at Western College, Oxford, prior to her graduation from Butler College, Indianapolis. She is a member of the Kappa Gamma sorority. "Mr. Murphy is a native of this city, the son of Mrs. Sallie Murphy, who lives on South Third street with her daughter, Miss Anna K. Murphy, a teacher in the Hamilton schools. He was graduated from the local high school with the class of 1902. "Following graduation, Mr. Murphy went to Indianapolis to continue his study. He graduated from Butler College and later received his law degree from the Indiana Law School. He is a member of Delta, Tau Delta, a college fraternity. He is at present on the staff of the Indianapolis News, with which paper he has been associated for more than three years."

William Hawkins, Lee Baker and Charles E. Cook, of Blue River township, transacted business in Greenfield Wednesday.

You can buy anything in our store AT COST during our reduction sale. Only 5 more days. The A. T. Gidley Co. ld-2w-l (Advertisement)

Funeral of Mrs. Anderson. The funeral of Mrs. Rachel Anderson will occur Friday at 10 o'clock at the home of Van Hood, at Carthage* Burial at Asbury cemetery.,

Chicken House Burned.

A chicken house along the alley, at the rear of J. H. Moulden's property, on West North street, caught fire at noon to-day from some paper and trash which was burning in an iron kettle. The firemen were called, but the building was almost a total wreck and a grape vine was also damaged. A large crowd was attracted to the scene.

William Hughes and family, who are spending a few weeks at their summer cottage, near Freeport, have been attending the Morristown Chautauqua.

J. H. B. White and wife will leave Friday for Niagara Falls, where they will attend the annual convention of Rexall dealers. They will make the trip in an automobile.— The Winchester Journal.

W. I. Burnside's Public Sale List. Louis Richman will hold a large public sale of horses, cattle, corn in field, also a lot of implements, 10 miles south of Greenfield, 2 miles south of Gem, Wednesday, Sept. 2. (Advertisement)

SALE OF RED CROSS SEALS INCREASED

Over Forty-Four Millions Were Sold, or a Gain of Ten Per Cent.

More than 44,000,000 Red Cross Christman seals were sold last December, according to a report issued by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, and the American Red Cross. In this way $440,000 is netted for anti-tuberculosis work in various parts of the United States.

The sale in 1913 is a gain of 4,000,000 seals over 1912, or ten per cent. It is hoped that this year the 50,000,000 mark will be reached. The seal design for 1914 has been selected and orders for the printing of 100,000,000 seals have been placed. Plans for the organization of a larger sale this year than ever before have been perfected.

New York State lead the country last year with a sale of over 10,500,000 seals or one for each man, woman and child in the State. Of this number, more than 6,825,00 were sold outside of New York City. Ohio came next with a sale of 2,800,000, Wisconsin third with 2,700,000 and Illinois fourth with 2,500,000. Hawaii sold the most seals per capita, the total sale being somewhat over two for each inhabitant. Rhode Island came second with a sale of two per person.

Beginning with a sale of 13,500,000 in 1908, in six seasons the revenue which these little holiday seals have brought to the anti-tuberculosis campaign has more than tripled, an aggregate for the period of over $1,800,000 or 1,800,000,000 seals.

On last Sunday, A. C. VanDuyn and family and Mr. C. A. Robinson motored to Brownsburg, where Mr. Robinson made a Red Men's memorial address. At the close of the address, Mr.. Robinson was engaged for Qext year. On last Saturday evening Mr. Robinson addressed a meeing of Red Men, at which fifty candidates were given the work, at Terre Haute. Friday, Mr. and Mrs Robinson will go to Madison, Ind., where he will make a Fourth of July address Saturday. They will return home Monday.

ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Following is a list of letters remaining in the postoffice at Greenfield, Ind., July 2, 1914, uncalled for:

Messrs. Conner & Warneke. Mr. John McCormack Mrs. J. C. Poland. Thomas Parnell. Persons calling for above letters, will please say "advertised.'^

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Wm. A. Service, P. M.

Friends here have received word from Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walters, of Indianapolis that they are the parents of a fine boy baby, who will be known as James E. The baby was born June 21st. Mr. and Mrs. Walters formerly lived in this city. Mr. Walters is a mortorman on the T. H., I. &E.

If you expect to buy AT COST, vou must buy during this reduction 'ale. Only 5 more days. The A. Gidley Go. ld-2w-l

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ANNUAL PICNIC:

OVER FIFTY ENJOYED CANOEING, BOATING, LUNCHEON AND FIERCE STORM BEAUTIES

AT HUGHES COTTAGE ON THE RIVER.

The annual Woman's Club picnic for the members and their families was held Thursday evening from 4 to 8 o'clock, at the W. A. Hughes Freeport summer cottages, on Blue River.

There were over fifty in attendance and they enjoyed swimming, canoeing, boating and fishing and a big buffet lunch, also ice cream and cake.

There was nothing to mar the pleasure of the annual occasion, not even the fierce storm, although Charles Williams became slightly nervous and forgot to keep his cigar going. In fact, the beauty of the storm on the river only enhanced the pleasure. There was nothing formal about the event, everyone doing just as he or she pleased and there were only a few mishaps.

Rev. Charles H. Smith became so enthused in watching the children swimming that he just walked off the bank into the water with his shoes on and after he got wet he didn't care. Harry Strickland was a life guard at the dam where the children were swimming and there was no anxiety felt for their safety. Every one seemed to be out for a good time and while Will Hough gave an exhibition of fancy swimming and diving, Dr. McGaugliey was fishing, of course. He succeeded in leaving a good 75-cent casting minnow and several large fish in the river. Mr. Hughes, as host, looked after the boats at the docks and looked to it that everybody was safe, sane and having a good time, such as he had insured them when they were invited, and Nathan Binford smiled throughout the entire evening, in evident enjoyment of every phase of the picnic. It was said to be one of the nicest and most enjoyable picnicks the club has ever had, and will be remembered with pleasure by all who participated. Among those fom out of town who enjoyed the occasion were Mrs. W. S. Montgomery and family, of Shelbyville, and Mrs. T. B. Laycock and daughter, of Topeka, Kansas. Mrs. Laycock is a sister of Miss Beatrice Hayes, a teacher in the local high school.

USED NEW COSTUMES III ADOPTION DECREE

Pocahontas Lodge Held Unusually Interesting Meeting and Installed Officers Wednesday Evening.

The Pocahontas meeting Wednesday evening was of more than ordinary interest. The new costumes recently ordered had been received and were worn for the first time. There was work in the Adoption degree, after which the officers were installed. The new officers are: Prophetess. Mrs. Charles Byers Pocahontas, Mrs Charles A. Robinson Winona, Mrs. Verlin Wheeler Powhatan, Jesse Reeves First Scout, Ora Wheeler Second Scout, Tresa Reeves First Runner, Martha Johnson Second Runner, Maud Webb First Counselor, Retta Bennett Second Counselor, Julia Hawkins Pro-phetess-Supports, Fannie Keller and Jessie Hastings First Warrior, Ben Burk Second Warrior, Ed Bennett Third Warrior, Will Custer Fourth Warrior, Alonzo Chappell Guard of the Tepee, Emma Chappell Guard of the Forest, John Reeves.

After the installation, C. A. Robinson presented to Mrs. Charles Byers, for her husband, a beautiful Past Pocahontas regalia.

Nathan C. Binford and family have gone to Culver, Indiana, where Donald Binford will take the summer course at Culver Academy. They went in their automobile.

Miss Marie Fink, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Fink, has returned to her home near New Palestine, after visiting Miss Elizabeth Larrabee.

Mr. and Mrs. George Matlock, of Route 1, spent Tuesday in this city.

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Hiawatha's Farewell.

The fourth engagement of the F. E. Moore production of Hiawatha, at Fairview Park, end^July Fourth with three performances, at 2:30, 4:30 and 8:30. Judging from the reports in the Indianapolis papers it has drawn the biggest crowds in its history. Mr. Moore has kept the production on the plane of simplicity, which is its greatest charm as the slightest trace of theatricalism would spoil the illusion. While there are some things that a stage director would changt, Mr. Moore believes that the instinct of the Indian is better than the art of a director striving for effects. This was the opinion of the New York critics where Hiawatha played last summer.

No one should miss this opportunity to see what has been called "The greatest achievement in American Drama." ld-lw-1

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Civil Service Examination. Civil service examinations for various government positions will be held during July and August. Notices giving particulars are posted at the postoffice.

TRAFFIC POLICE

CITY WILL ENGAGE OFFICER FOR THE MAIN AND STATE STREET CROSSING SAT.

A S O E COUNCIL NEWS.

At the meeting of the City Council Wednesday evening, July 1st, the public safety committee was ordered to employ a traffic policeman, to be stationed at the Main and State street crossing on Saturdays, to regulate the traffic. This is something that many people have advocated for months, as the crossing at Main and State streets is a dangerous one on busy days, such as on Saturdays or on special occasions. Mayor Johnson has been working to this end ever since takink the office, and he thinks that an officer stationed at this crossing will probably prevent serious accidents. The drivers of automobiles and other rigs and pedestrians as well, will be regulated by the officer and will not be allowed to pass or turn this corner in an unlawful manner, to endanger others.

The matter of repairs on the bridge on Fourth street and an alley crossing on Walnut street, were referred to the committee to report at the next meeting.

The matter of purchasing transmitters and wire for the electric light plant was referred to the superintendent.

Cemetery deeds were ordered made to Alice E. McGill and Edson H. Malott.

The matter of books bought through the A. E. Boyce Company was referred to the city attorney, clerk, mayor and treasurer.

The committee reported unfavorable on the purchase of fire trucks at this time.

A fence was ordered erected* between George A. Rutledge and the cemetery.

The ordinance regulating the wages of laborers for the city, was amended fixing the price at 20 cents an hour. The city attorney was instructed to prepare the ordinance.

Claims against the city were allowed and the finance committee's report on the clerk and treasurer's report was accepted and the reports approved.

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Grant Morris, of Knightstown, was in Greenfield Wednesday. Mr. Morris formerly lived on the John H. Binford farm in Blue River township, but now owns a farm in Henry county.