Greenfield Republican, Greenfield, Hancock County, 4 February 1915 — Page 4

GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN

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NEWTON R. SPENCER Editor and Manager

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It now looks like there would be an extra session of congress. The President is not able to hold his party together on administration measures. The business of the country does not improve. The country needs a rest from political legislative reforms. If congress would adjourn for a year it would do the country more good than anything else.

The forefathers who drafted and adopted the Constitution of the United States were sincere, honest and wise. They purposely shied clear of a pure democracy and gave the people of this country a representative form of government. They knew the dangers of Socialism, and the people if they are wise will not depart from the representative form of government, and will not permit it to degenerate into Socialism.

President Wilson lectures business men because they do not respond to his invitations to open their factories, employ more labor and expend more money. He is disappointed that they do not manifest more confidence in his assertions that the prospects for prosperous business conditions are good. Nothing that he does or says seems to have the desired effect on business men. They have no confidence in his business judgment. He has admitted that he is not a business man, and still he assumes to tell experienced business men that their ideas of business are wrong. That he knows better than they, but he fails to convince them. They have simply shut down. Fortunately there is no way by which a president can make men continue business at a loss.

The President of the United Stales insists that the way to control big business is by publicity of, all its business transactions. Such may be true, but this much is sure, it will not tend to stimulate business activity and prosperity. No one wants all their business and business transaction made public, and it is not because, they are irregular and dishonest. Many men have mortgages on their property, and it is perfectly legitimate to put such incumbrance on one's property, but still they would not want to be compelled to .make public notice by printing same in papers. Publicity

any of its departments.

DEATH OF WARREN LACY

Occurred Wednesday Evening llis Father's Home.

may remedy some evils, but it will several years, then went with J. C., create other serious evils, and will curtail business. Mr. Wilson has been very secretive in much that has been done in his administration, both in the executive and legislative departments. No matter howscholarly nor how good President Wilson may be, so far his admin

istration has not been a success. ^i10c^e(j down and run over MonIt has not been effective for good in

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Warren Lacy, age 35 years, died, Thomas, Margaret Jessup, Bertha at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening at Griffith, Mary June Smith, Ralph the home of his parents. Mr. and Atherton, Delbert Haines ^nd HowMrs. James H. Lacy, two and a halyard Martin. miles southeast of Westland. Mr. 1

Lacy was unmarried. -He had been in poor health tor two years, suffering w?ith asthma, which had affected his lungs. He leaves his parents and brothers. The funeral arrangements have not been announced. takers.

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church Saturday at the noon hour by Rev. Charles II. Smith, the pastor. They were accompanied by '•••. their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tuttle ,pand Mr. and Mrs. Lewis. They will reside in Fortville, where Mr. Tuttle is a carpenter and builder.

Pasco Brothers, under- Sunday, after a few days with her brother,. Clarence Jessup and wife, west of town. Tuttle-Lewis. Harry Tuttle and Miss Ha/el 'Lewis, of Fortville, were married in the auditorium of the Bradley M.

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ssS Osbert Summer, of Indianapolis, was in Greenfield Monday morning. liHe reported the health of India

Selman, his mother-in-law, as not much improved.

Jerry Martin, of this city, attended the cremation of the body of Marion Steele at Indianapolis Sunday.

Bernard Knight spent Sunday here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. £am Knight.

The High Cost of Living

May be reduced by closely watching your expenditures. This can best be done by using a checking account with this strong Bank.

Let us explain the value of such an account to you. Courteous treatment and strictly confidenffal.

CAPITAL STATE BANK

GREENFIELD, Capital and Surplus, $62,000.00 INDIANA. Not as large a? the largest, but as strong as the strongest OFFICERS.

R. B. Binford, Pres. C. M. Curry, V. Pres. N. C. Binford, Cashier.

FORMER 10GHL MAN HELPED BUILD UNE

Samuel B. Hughes Superintended Construction of 585 Miles of Ocean to Ocean Telephone Line.

The completion of the great ocean to ocean telephone line, by the American Telephone Company, a distance of 4,400 miles, is now a matter of fact, President Wilson talking from the White House to President Moore, of the PanamaPacific Exposition, in San Francisco, Monday.

Local interest in this great achievement is intensified by the fact that a former Greenfield man, Samuel B. Hughes, brother of William A. Hughes, and son-in-law of A. C. Pilkenton, had a big part in the construction and completion of the line.

Mr. Hughes, whose home is at Omaha, Nebraska, was superintendent of construction for 585 miles of this great telephone line, or from Denver to Omaha. He stayed right on the line, living in a portable house, wired to the ground to prevent the cyclones from carrying it away, and tested every mile of the line as it was built, so that when the work was completed, it was without fault.

Jesse Walker, one of the jolliest and best natured men of Greenfield, has been a valuable clerk in the stores here for the past fifteen years and lie will be with Mr. Hart when tlx

with the .1. Ward Walker Company asking *or

Fosler, was retained by A. T." Gid'ley i,mM,t °f

Company and LaRue Brothers. He I

and furnishing department for Mr. Hart.

William Catt, a Civil war veteran iving in East Greenfield, was

m0rning

by a buggy wiiile on

his way to this city. His shoulder was hurt, but his injuries are not

serious.

Miss Minerva Elsbury, of Philadelphia, entertained Sunday, Nora Spilker, Golda Jackson, June

Noble Jeffries and wife, of Route i, went to Shelbyville Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Jeffries' father, Mr. Howery.

Miss Nellie Jessup returned home

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Herbert E. Fink, Asst. Cashier. Walter C. Hatfield, Asst Cashier.

II S MORE THAN LAND ATTRACTS THIS MAN

Eli J. Norcross, Eight Years On the oble Fruit Farm, Going Back to Southern Missouri.

Eli J. Norcross, who came here eight years ago from Southern Missouri and has been employed on the Goble fruit farm, \vest of this city, has not spent his earnings in riotous living, but has saved all his wages for the eight years and now- that he has accumulated enough money to buy 50 acres of land in the southern part of his native state. He leaves for that land of promise at once.

In acknowledgement of his good appointment if that is to be his lot. work, ability and faithfulness, Mr. Hughes, upon the completion of this job, was made assistant superintendent of the Nebraska Telephone Company, at a nice increase in salary.

varjety store is moved "to'the

Thayer building, now occupied by,, Laliue Brothers. Mr. Walker was

Fifty acres of land is not the only attraction there for him, however, for Mr. Norcross informs us that he has been corresponding with a maiden there, whom he believes "pleaseth him much," and to her the flying cars carry him and il there are no disappointments on either side when he arrives and they face each other Tor the first time, the w7edding bells w?ill ring ouously and then it's theirs for the little farm and a life of ease and happiness. There could be a change of plans, however,, as Mr. Norcross" called on one lady with whom he had been corresponding and found her neither small, young- nor attractive, so he is prepared for dis-

The place* to which he is going is located on the 'Frisco railroad, known as Spring Dale, and he will put his farm, when he gets it in nursery stock, and expects to become w-ell-to-do, as he has special knowledge of this line of work and also a special gift for it.

Sues Brother, Asks Receiver. Omer S. Peelle, associate editor of the National Road Traveler, pub-

,ished at

Second Annual Corn Show February 23rd to 27th

GREENFIELD REPUBLICAN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1915

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Lewis N. Larrabee, of Sugar Creek township, was here Friday. He said he had failed to find any more pearls in oysters, but that it was his understanding that Mr. Snider, of Gem, who sold him the oysters, had sold out in that line as fast as he could get them shipped, as others wanted to find some pearls.

H. B. Gough, of DePauw University, Greeneastle, was in charge of the debating team of Indiana and DePauw, which discussed the Initiative and Referendum here Friday night.

The friends of Mrs. Newton Cottey of near Fortville, will be glad to know that she is now able to be out, after being confined to her home for several months.

Loraine Abbott and Ralph Chandler spent Sunday at Indianapolis the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ripple.

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A I N A N I A S O N O

IDE PHI POST INSURANCE ORDER

Says Inquiries Must Be Made of Sender As to Whether Packages Are to Be Insured.

A new order concerning the parcel post received by the local postmaster is effective at once and it requires that the senders of parcel post mail be questioned as to whether they want the packages insured. This provision can be easily carried out at the office, but on the rural routes it will be difficult because of the fact that parcels are left in the boxes some distance from the houses with the senders probably no place near when the mail man passes to gather them up. It has been suggested by the postmaster that the rural route patrons write on the packages "insured" if they w:ish such packages insured. The cost of insurance of parcel post packages is 5 cents for values up to $25 and 10 cents for values from $25 to $50.

THE NEW PALESTINE SCASE

Appellate Court Says Burglary .Insurance Policy Holds Good and Company Must Pay.

The New Palestine Banking Company has won out in their case against the New Amsterdam Casualty Company on the burglary policy issued to the bank by that company before the bank was robbed several years ago. The appellate court has handed down an opinion affirming the Marion superior court. A synopsis of the decision follows:

New Amstredam Casualty Company vs. New Palestine Bank. Marion S. C. Affirmed. Ibach, J. (1) Where the general agent for a burglary insurance company has actual knowledge that the partnership which owned and operated the New Palestine Bank consisted of four partners and, upon receiving an order from the agent of the bank for an insurance policy, he told such agent that no further information or knowledge was necessary and forwarded to his company certain statements made by himself, on which the company issued a policy insuring the bank, which recited that only two of the partners owned the bank, and such policy was issued and unconditionally delivered, it became binding as an insurance contract. (2) Where the bank thereafter returned the policy with a request that it be amended by inserting the names of the other partners (and not for cancellation), such return did not terminate the insurance, and neither did the companies' refusal thereupon to return it to the bank. (3) The misstatements made by the agent of the insurance to it, w^th full knowledge, did not affect the insured, who had nothing to do with the making of them, but did estop the company to allege a false warranty. (4) To cancel such policy on written notice, as provided therein, its provisions must have been complied with.

The Missionary Society of the Christian church held a very inter esting and profitable meeting Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Hiram Eshelman. Mrs. Henry Adams, the leader, opened the meeting with some very appropriate remarks on the work of services. The president read the 96th Psalm. Mrs. O. E. Oxer gave the Bible lesson on "The Little Captive Maid" as a lesson on witnessing for Christ. Mrs. J. H. Rogers gave the lesson, "The Child in the Midst," in her pleasing and easy manner. Mrs. Pearl Gibbs gave the lesson "In Red Man's Land" in a way that was very instructive and impressive. Mrs. Alva Reeves reviewed the work of the C. W. B. M. Society from the beginning, which was well received. Mrs. Matlock had charge of the "Hidden Answers," which always proves interesting to the members. A letter was read from Rebecca Rock, a member, who is spending the winter in Florida, and a written message was sent to Mrs. Rock by each member through the president. Six new members were added to the society. The meeting was very interesting and plans were made for future work. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Mary Garriott, March 2.

Harry Toles has returned to his home, after several days' visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Toles.

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STOCKMAK TALKS OF

\. O. Onnfill Says Market Is Uncertain, But Expects Hon Prices to Raise Again.

N. O. Cranllll, of near WillowBranch, one oj" the best known stock buyers in Hancock county, was in Greenfield Wednesday. He 11 ad been at the Indianapolis stockyards. He says the stock market is uncertain. The quarantine restrictions, he thinks, have had a bad effect on the market, and caused many people to hold and feed their hogs longer than they had intended to do. Hogs are being marketed now which would have been sold before Christmas if conditions had been normal. He thinks there are a good many hogs in the country yet. He thinks prices will advance, but when tliey will do so is very uncertain. He thinks then.' will be a demand for American food stuffs if some means can be secured for shipping it, but at present the outlook is not good, lie bought 500 bushels of corn a l'ewdays ago at 70 cents per bushel.

LIST OF ALLOWANCES

Made By the Board of Commissioners at Their Regular February, 1915, Meeting.

Elliott Fisher Co., ex. clerk's office $ W. C. Henley, repairs clerk's office Elliott Fisher Co., repairs auditor's office Mack Warrum, ex. as sheriff' Mack Warrum, board prisoners Mack Warrum, per diem J. W. Trees, ex. B. of Health. W. P. Wirick, truant officer.. W. A. Scott, poor Brandywine F. T. Havens, sup I. poor Brandywine Simon Koin, supplies poor

Vernon

Asso. Mfg. Co., supl. C. II., jail, P. & II. A. P. Conklin, supl.- P. F., jail, court house Fred T. Havens, supl. poor farm and court house W

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P. Johnson, supl. poor farm and court house T. II. Eaton, freight and drayage, court house John A. Turk, sal. janitor H. G. Strickland, supl. C. H.. Interstate Public Service Co., gas, jail W. L. Baldwin, repairs jail.. Mack Warrum, money ad. jail J. W. Walker Co., supl. jail.. C. A. Arnold, repairs H. J. J. Olvey, repairs H. J. J. Olvey, asst. fireman White's Institite, care poor children J. J. Olvey, salary fireman Grenfield Ice & Fuel Co., coal heat plant W. I. Garriott, ins. poor farm Merritt Wood, ins. poor farm L. J. Trees, rep. poor farm... H. H. Zike, supl. poor farm... J. Ward Walker Co., supplies poor farm H. G. Strickland, supl. poor farm Ind. Tuberculosis Hos., care tuberculosis patient

1.50

2.30 5.07

23.20 4.00 7.50 36.00 8.00

10.00

30.76

Brandywine J. Ward Walker Co poor Brandywine H. G. Strickland, poor Brandywine Greenfield Ice & Fuel Co., fuel poor Brandywine 108.00 C. E. Vaughn, supplies poor

supplies

28.35

supplies

88.85

Brandywine 86.00 C. B. Orr, supplies poor Brandywine J. B. Collingwood, M. I)., poor

7.50

60.00

•150.33

137.60

9.06

50.00 1.50

2.50 1.25

10.00 16.00 9.85 9.00 6.00

376.73 52.00

436.57 90.00 90.00 19.80 1.50

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77.43

60.00

F. R. Lynam, burial soldier widow 50.00 Spencer Pub. Co., adv 5.76 Spencer Pub. Co., adv 20.62 E. L. Dobbins, viewer Cook road W. K. Boyd, viewer Cook road E. L. Cooper, viewer Cook road C. F. Hayes, supt. McComas road

6.00 6.00

6.00

202.00

G. R. Repairs

Thos. Albea, district 1 Win. A. Preas, district 2 C. M. Archer, district 3 Oscar Fuller, district 9 C. C. Collier, district 11 10.92 C. N. Warren, highway supt. 92.00 Raymond Hooton, rep. bridge. 60.00 Kiger & Co., graders general gravel road N.... 507.36

10.25 9.80 19.81 4.25

LAWRENCE WOOD, Auditor.

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The Jackson township ParentTeacher Association will hold their regular meeting at Charlottesville school building Saturday afternoon, February 6, at 1:30 o'clock. All parents are expected to be present.

DUROGS WITH QUALITY

The Kind That Makes Good. We are offering for sale a limited number of bred sows and spring gilts at.farmers' prices. Also a few young boars—Pedigrees furnished. Call and inspect our herd.—

L. R. FROST & SONS,

R.F.D. No.7 Greenfield, Ind.

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FOL'NTA INTOIVN.

Miss Alma Bramlett, one of our popular young ladies, left Saturday for Hunt City, Illinois, where shewill be married to Silas G. Miller, a. telegraph operator at that place, Sunday afternoon.. They haye our best wishes for a long, happy and prosperous journey through life.

The attendance at the M. E. Sunday school was 48, and collection 67 cents.

CLOSING OUT PUBLIC SALE

The undersigned, going to Oregon,, will sell at his residence, 2 miles west of Reedville or Carrollton, 1

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63.80

CATTLE

Steers .» [email protected] Stock Cattle [email protected] Heifers [email protected] Bulls [email protected] Fat Cows [email protected] Canners and Cutters [email protected] Veal Calves [email protected]

HOGS.

Good to Best Heavies 6.35(2)6.55 Medium and Mixed [email protected]' Good to Choice Lights [email protected]

BACON AND LARD

Bacon, per lb 12%@15o Country Hams, lb. 15@17c Lard, lb 12%

BUTTER AND EGGS

Butter, per lb 18@25 Eggs, per dozen 22 HIDES Horse Hides, eacl $4.0" Hides, per pound IS Wool, per lb 2k

POULTRY

Hens, per pound 13 Stags, per pound 9 Old Roosters, per lb 5 Turkeys, per pound 13 Guineas each 20 Ducks, per lb 9 Geese, per pound 6

WHEAT

Wheat, per bushel..............1.50 CORN New Corn, per bushel ,68

OATS AND- RYE

White Oats, per bushel 50 Rye, per bushel 1.00 HAY AND STRAW Baled Timothy hay, per ton.... 18.00 Baled mixed hay, per ton 16.00 Baled clover hay, ton 15.00 Bulk timothy hay, ton 14.00 Bulk mixed hay, ton 14.00 Bulk clover hay, ton 10,00 Baled wheat straw, ton 6.00 Baled oats straw, ton 7.00

SELLING PRICE SEEDS

Little Red Clover [email protected] Alsike 12.00 Timothy [email protected] Kentucky Blue Grass [email protected]

BUYING PRICE SEEDS

Little Red Clover .7.50

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Mrs. Keeling, of Indianapolis, and Mrs. Duncan were the guests of Mrs.. J. H. Low Friday.

Mrs. Link Wilkinson was the guest, of Mrs. E. B. Miller Tuesday. Ara Rohm and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Rigdon.

J. H. Showalter returned home Friday sick. The Aid Society was entertained by Mrs. Harvey Snider Friday afternoon. Cake and cream were the refreshments.

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miles east of New Palestine, and 1 mile south of Stop 11, on the Indianapolis and Connersville traction line. Saturday, February 13,. 1915, beginning at 10 o'clock a. m.,. the following personal property: 19 head of horses. 12 head of cattle. 21 head, of hogs and his entirestock of farm implements, household and kitchen furniture. Terms rightLunch on grounds.

JAMES A. SWATN.

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GREENFlKLfv MARKET Tho*e prices arp. coirected from quotations by Tnomas Nye, the poultryman, New Mill'ng Company, Greenfield Milling Company, and the local grocerymen:

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