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VOL. XXXVI. NO. 9

LIFE SENTENCE FOR MURDER

PERRY LYNAM, 30 YEARS OLD, PLEADS GUILTY TO MURDER IN SECOND DEGREE AND

MUST SPEND REMAINDER OF LIFE IN PRISON.

Perry Lynam, a former Hancock county boy, who killd his wife at Indianapolis last summer and made his escape and was later arrested in an Illinois town, must pay the penalty for his crime by spending the balance of his life in prison.-

PERRY LYNAM

Lynam was charged with first degree murder in the bill returned by the Marion county grand jury and the case was sent to Hancock county for trial. Lynam was brought here several weeks ago and has been confined in jail.

Wednesday his attorneys, T. J. Reinhard and John Kingsbury, of Indianapolis, were here and Lynam went before the court and entered a plea to murder in the second degree. The court sentenced him under this plea to life imprisonment at the Michigan City prison, Lynam being 30 years old.

There were only a few in the court room when sentence was passed, as it was not generally known that the case would come up. Lynam broke down and wept when sentence was passed.

Greenfield and Hancock county were Lynam's boyhood home, as he went to school here and was later employed here. He will be taken to the prison as soon as the papers can be made out.

County Conference.

The Hancock County Christian Church Association will holds its second annual county conference in the Christian church at New Palestine, beginning on the evening of March 24, and closing on the following evening. It is hoped that the churches of the county will be well represented.

New Cases Filed.

Elizabeth Olvey and Fannie Andis vs. Jesse A. Holbert. Suit for possession and $200 damages.

Mary Spurry vs. Samuel W Spurry and Charles Bergner. Suit for support and receiver. Demand $2,000.

Wanted—Bronze turkey tom Fountaintown, Route 1, Box 17. 3d-2-w (Advertisement.)

Motorcycle Hit Dog.

Charles Eastes' motorcycle hit a dog Friday morning as he was riding east at the strawboard hill at a pretty good gait. Mr. Eastes was thrown quite a distance and scooped up a bit of roadway with his face, but was not badly hurt, and returned and had his injuries dressed The dog made a quick getaway with a great deal of fuss.

Seed Oats—Swedish Regenerated white oats, first class. Also mixed feed, cottonseed meal and good qualities of coal. Reeves Elevator Charlottesville. 3d-l-w (Advertisement.)

Raleigh McLaughlin and wife moved today from this city back to Charlottesville, in with Sherman Smith. They moved here about a year ago.

A Farewell Reception.

About thirty-five of the neighbors and friends of J. B. Aronhalt, of Jackson township, gathered at his home Monday evening to give him a farewell reception. Mr. Aronhalt has sold his farm and is preparing to go to Florida for future residence. The evening was spent in music and social conversation. Refreshments of fruit and nuts were served. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Kem Derry, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lowery, Frank Rolland, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kinder and son, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hinchman, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Winslow and son, John Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Bundy and son, Leonard, and daughter, Thelma Mrs. Jeff Trees, Mrs. T. J. Trees and son, Bert Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Crider, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Heim, Lucian Heim, Miss Bessie Buzzard, Luther Cooper, Willis and Vernice Campbell, Earl Fry, Otto Catt, of Jackson township, and Miss Ada Heim, of Greenfield, and Miss Grace Thomas, of Indianapolis. A good time was had by all and they left wishing Mr. Aronhalt success and happiness in his new home. Mr. Aronhalt expressed his sincere appreciation to his neighbors for their expression of friendship and for their good wishes, and gave favors to his guests of shells from the Atlantic Ocean.

Word has been received from Richard Sparks, of Florida, that he is now enjoying the best of health. He will come to this city for an extended visit soon.

MAKING PLANS FOR CLOSE OF SCHOOL

County Board of Education Met Monday to Plan For Examinations and Commencements.

The county board of education, composed of the county superintendent and the nine new trustees, met Monday to discuss matters of importance pertaining to the close of the schools.

The new trustees composing the board now are: Harry L. Fletcher, Blue River; Orlen F. Thomas, Brandywine; James A. VanDuyn, Brown; William Humflett, Buck Creek; Rufus Temple, Center; Walter A. Jackson, Green; Marshall N. Hittle, Jackson; Scott Brandenburg, Sugar Creek; William C. Vanlaningham, Vernon. Marshall N. Hittle was chosen chairman of the board.

It was decided to hold the diploma examinations of Blue River, Brown, Green and Jackson townships in March and the balance of the townships in April. It was also the general opinion that it would be best to hold the high school and common school commencements at the same time in each township, giving the greater prominence to the high school commencement. The matter of expenses was discussed and it was decided to use their best efforts to reduce the expense to parents of the graduates as far as possible.

Failed to Award the Baity Bridge Contract. The report Monday of the awarding of bridge contracts was incorrect concerning the Baity bridge and grade, which were reported as awarded to the Greenfield Bridge & Sewer Company. All the other contracts were awarded as reported,

All of the bids on the Baity bridge and grade were finally rejected by the board of commissioners Tuesday morning and the auditor instructed to re-advertise for bids on these two contracts.

Country Federation Meeting. The representatives and officials of the Hancock County Federation of Country Clubs will hold a business meeting at the public library in Greenfield on Saturday, March 6, at 1:30 p. m. Election of officers and other business of importance will be attended to. Any members of any of the Federated Country Clubs will be welcome at this session.

Lost—Small leather purse containing two one dollar bills, a fifty cent piece and 2 pennies, in Greenfield, Tuesday. Reward for return to The Reporter office or to Mrs. Harry Conoway, South State street. 3d-3-w (Advertisement.)

Harold Stockton, of Knightstown, was the guest of M. C. Quigley Tuesday evening.

GREENFIELD MILK SUPPLY LIMITED

SALE OF DAIRY HERD RECENTLY HAS EFFECT. DEALERS REPORT MILK SCARCE AT

ADVANCED PRICE AND A RAISE EXPECTED.

Since the sale of dairy cows by Richard Hagans, who was furnishing the Purity Milk & Ice Cream Company plant with a large amount of milk, it is some question as to where Greenfield will secure her milk supply.

Local dairymen can not furnish more than at presnt, it is said, and the Purity Milk & Ice Cream Company will have to have it shipped in or go several miles in order to get the required amount. This will no doubt cause an advance in price.

At present Greenfield people are buying milk cheaper than it is being bought in any town around here, even in much smaller towns.

It is said that milk is hard to get even at an advanced price per gallon and with a wagon or auto truck making a route, all this expense would have to be taken into account by a dealer in addition to the higher price he has to pay to get the milk at all.

Taking all things into consideration, if a sufficient supply can be secured at all, an advance in the retail price will not be unexpected.

Robert Hurley, of Greenfield, chief of the house engrossing room, received a handsome Masonic charm bearing the emblem of the Royal Arch. The presentation was made by Tom Chrisney, on behalf of Mr. Hurley's assistants.—Indianapolis News, in "Around the Legislature Edges."

Notice.

On February 21 the Mt. Lebanon church appointed a committee on apportionment. This committtee will report just after the Sunday school, March 14. All the members of the church are expected to be present to hear the report and to pass upon its adoption. John S. Clawson, Pastor.

GREENFIELD, IND., THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1915.

For Sale

By the Board of Trustees of New Palestine, Indiana, on or before 8 p. m., March 8, 1915, $800.00 Sewer Bonds. 5 per cent, 4 years. R. C. Andrews, Clerk. 3d-2-w (Advertisement.)

FORD GUN CLUB ENJOYS BANQUET

FIFTY THREE ATTEND. SEVERAL TOASTS. PLAN FOR A ST. PATRICK'S DAY

SHOOT FOR TROPHY, SILVER CUP.

The Ford Gun Club held their banquet at the Columbia Hotel Wednesday evening the Monger side banqueting the McGaughey side. There were fifty-three seated about the banqueting board, the menu consisting of roast beef, potatoes, etc. Judge Earl Sample, president of the club, presided, and toasts were given by Dr. McGaughey, O. H. Monger, Charles Barr, George Tindall and Ora Myers.

It was arranged to hold the next tournament on St. Patrick's day, March 17th, when they will shoot for the Fred Gilbert trophy, a silver cup, offered by the DuPont Powder Company. There will be not less than ten contestants, with a 100 target contest.

Marriage Licenses.

Harry Wickard to Hattie Mae Rigdon. Elmer Richey to Burl E. Hawkins.

Farmers—Have your corn planter runners made now before the rush. Cheaper than you can buy them. Morford & Son. 3d-2-w

(Advertisement.)

Mrs. Etta Hollis, who was married to William Yoh, of Monticello, a few days ago, moved to Monticello this week, where she will reside.

Mrs. J. C. Allred, who has been very seriously sick, will be taken to the hospital for an operation.

Entertained For Son.

Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas, at their country home, three miles southeast of Fortville, entertained to dinner Sunday in honor of their son, Raymond, of Canton, Mississippi. The following guests enjoyed the day: Madison Thomas, of Lawrence; Mrs. Sarah Brown, of North Dakota; Frank Lewark and son, Robert, of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Suthard and son, Harold David Readon, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Thomas, Walter Snider and family, Ed Bolander and family, Mrs. Mary Jane Thomas, George V. Lewark and Miss Ethel Jackson, all of Fortville.

Home From the South. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bennett, of this city, have returned from a ten weeks' visit in the South. While away they visited several Southern cities. They visited Mrs. Elizabeth Joyce and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Knox T. Millsap, at Birmingham, Alabama. At this place they visited the large music establishment conducted by Ed Shelby, a former Greenfield boy. Mr. and Mrs. Millsap visited in Greenfield a few years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett were also at Montgomery, New Orleans and Atlanta. At the latter place they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl De Witt Stier. Mrs. Stier is the daughter of Mrs. Joyce. They visited the government prison at Atlanta, and also the Stone Mountain, which is one of the great sights of the South.

SAD MESSAGE CAUSE OF GENERAL SORROW

News of Death of Mrs. Thad Snow, Former Teacher Here, Came Thursday Evening.

The brief message from Thad Snow of Charleston, Missouri, which arrived Thursday evening, stating that Mrs. Snow was dead and the body would arrive here Saturday, caused general surprise and sorrow here, where Mrs. Snow was a popular teacher for a number of years and numbered her friends by the score.

Mrs. Snow was formerly Miss Bessie Jackson, daughter of the late Quitman Jackson, county superintendent of schools. She is a sister of Miss Jennie Jackson, but recently arrived from the Philippine Islands, where she was engaged in teachin in the government schools, and had another sister, Alma, who lived with her, and two brothers, Carl and Grover, who live near Charleston, Missouri.. She is a step-daugh-ter of Mrs. Anna Jackson, of North Pennsylvania street, this city, and a niece of the late U. S. Jackson. The husband and two children, Henry and Priscilla, are left also a half-sister.

Funeral of Mrs. Snow.

The remains of Mrs. Bessie Snow, accompanied by the funeral party, composed of the husband, children, brothers, sister and a friend of Mr. Snow, arrived here Saturday morning on the 8:15 Pennsylvania train from Charleston, Missouri, where the death of Mrs. Snow occurred suddenly Thursday morning. The casket was taken to the home of Mr. Snow's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Snow, on West North street, where it rested until 2 o'clock, when the funeral was conducted at the Presbyterian church, Judge E. W. Felt, Frank Edwards and Samuel J. Offutt taking part in the service. The funeral was attended by many of the friends of the deceased, who was a resident of this county all her life until four years ago and was a popular teacher in the city schools here. Many from her former neighborhood in Blue River township were in attendance, and expressions of sorrow and sincere sympathy were heard from a large circle of friends.

The pallbearers were A. J. Reynolds, A. C. Pilkenton, J. H. Moulden, B. S. Binford, Frank Morgan and James N. Goble.

George W. Crider has a letter from W. C. Dudding, at Ocean Park. California, in which he says he and Mrs. Dudding are enjoying themselves. He says they can sit on their veranda and look off 50 miles and see the snow on the mountains.

Mrs. J. W. Wheeler, of Noblesville, is here the guest of her daughter, Mrs. E. A. Robb and family.

BRIDGE CONTRACTS AWARDED MONDAY

EIGHT CONTRACTS FOR BRIDGES. BIDS ON GRADE. ONE FOR POULTRY HOUSE. TWELVE

BIDDERS IN FIELD. FRY GETS EAST MAIN BRIDGE.

The county commissioners, in session Monday, awarded the contracts for eight new bridges and one poultry house. Twelve bidders were in the field. The East Main street bridge was among the ones awarded, going to J. W. Fry for $1,249. The other bidders on this bridge were J. A. Cleary, $1,447.00; Greenfield Bridge & Sewer Co., $1,250.00. S. C. Trittipo was awarded the contract for the McCord and Little bridges for $344 each. The other bids were O. J. Chappell, $490; each J. A. Cleary, $439 each; Ray Edwards, $375 each, but failed to file a large enough bond; E. McMahon, $459 each; Greenfield Bridge & Sewer Co., $398 each, and A. F. Hooton & Son, $419 each. The Baity bridge and grade bids were as follows: Greenfield Bridge & Sewer Co. was $3,250. The other bids on the bridge alone were Vincennes Bridge Co., $3,498; J. A. Cleary, $3,447; E. McMahan, $3,699; A. F. Hooton & Son, $3,398. The Mud Creek bridge was awarded to the Greenfield Bridge & Sewer Co. for $610. The other bids were A. F. Hooton & Son, $637; Ray Edwards, $645, and J. A. Cleary, $647. The Black Swamp bridge was awarded to the Greenfield Bridge & Sewer Co. for $400. The other bids were A. F. Hooton & Son, $429; Ray Edwards, $375, with insufficient bond; J. A. Cleary, $349 J. W. Fry, $499. The Schildmeier, Pope and Alyea bridges were all awarded to the Greenfield Bridge & Sewer Co. for $398, $141 and $135, respectively. The other bids were A. F. Hooton, $414, $154, $159; Ray Edwards, $375, $150, $175, with too low bond; J. A. Cleary, $439, $160 and $160. The poultry house contract was awarded to J. W. Fry for $129. The only other bidder was

Hayes Smith and his bid was $145. On the Baity grade the bids were J. A. Cleary, $185; William Bundy, $190; E. McMahan, $179. R. E. Henley & Co. made a lump bid of $2,178 on the Alyea, Pope, Schildmeier, Black Swamp, McCord and Littleton bridges, but their bond was too low.

ANOTHER BIG CROWD ATTENDS THE PLAY

"The Minister's Honeymoon" Is a Drawing Card and Over 600 Witnessed the Second

Performance.

The Christian church was crowded again Tuesday night, the second appearance of "The Minister's Honeymoon," a comedy play that has proven very popular with two large audiences. The play was put on under the auspices of the Sunshine Circle, which also had charge of the play last year, "The New Minister."

The large crowd Tuesday night showed generous appreciation of the play, which is full of funny situations and song numbers. The cast has accepted a call to present the play at Knightstown on the 18th of this month and are making preparations to that end.

One reason why the street car people prefer the country boys for motormen and conductors is that the country boy is more resourceful than the city boy. He has learned to do things for himself. If a car goes "dead" he gets busy instead of sending in a call for some other department to respond. Then, too, he has more energy. City habits are enervating. Somehow the boy reared in the city does not have the "nerve" which the country boy possesses. Usually the country boy has more endurance. As a psychological fact, it is interesting to observe that the country boy, who has an open mind, learns the names of streets more quickly than his city brother.—Exchange.

Henry Wiggins was in Indianapolis Tuesday, on business.

ONE DOLLAR PER YEAR

COPYRlGHT

Mr. and Mrs. James Moore are the proud parents of a five-pound baby boy, born Tuesday, March 2nd.

A Surprise.

The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Pauley, of Cleveland, gathered at their home Thursday evening and gave them a surprise. Among the guests were Noble Rawlings, wife and daughter Miss Hildred; Charles Thornburg and wife, Mrs. A. E. Carson and family, Winfield Lacy and wife, Otto Lacy, wife and daughter, Frances; Nelle Payne, George Winn, wife and daughter, Marie; Charles Williams and family, Fred Williams and family, Max Carson and John Wiggins and family.

Rev. J. T. Charlton and family and William Hughes and family were entertained at a six o'clock dinner Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Strickland.

FINE WEATHER FOR MARCH-FIRST MOVING

Many Changes On Farms Going On and Weather Unusually Nice For This Work.

Not for many years have the March first movers had such exceptionally fine weather to move as they have had this year. The first three days of March, while rather cold, have been bright and clear, and no raw, biting winds or blustering weather.

Many are taking advantage of the fine weather to make their changes of residence on the farms and with a few more days of fine weather a majority of the changes will be completed.

If the old saying that the first three days of March control the three spring months, then we will surely have an unusually fine spring, as with the exception of a few clouds, the weather has been ideal, not warm enough to cause the trees to bud, but not severely cold.

George H. Cooper & Son have just received a nice shipment of fullblooded Duroc Jersey hogs to add tf» their herd on the farm west of town. This is as well bred a bunch as ever came into Hancock county, being rich with the blood of the re-, nowned "Cherry King" and "Orion Chief" and the phenomenal grand champion, "Defender," three of the greatest hogs ever produced by the Duroc breed. The owners consider it a pleasure to show the herd to any one interested in good hogs.

Encampment Entertains. Humphries Encampment, No. 49, I. O. O. F., of this city, at their regular meeting Tuesday night, entertained two distinguished guests, W. H. Leedy, Grand Scribe, of the Grand Encampment, I. O. O. F., of Indiana, and Stephen Sharp, Past'1 Grand Secretary.

Both of these men are high upOdd Fellows and each made a splendid talk, full of interest to the members, and all thoroughly enjoyed the meeting. Mr. Sharp will return and visit the subordinate lodge at their meeting Friday evening, March 12th. The Encampment's next regular meeting will be the third Tuesday of the month.

Mrs. W. T. Amos celebrated her 81st birthday anniversary last Wednesday, the 24th. Among the guests were Rev. John Heim and wife, east of the city, and Mrs. T. Roberts, of Indianapolis. The afternoon was spent in religious service.

Owen Bodkin has moved from the Underbrush farm of C. M. Kirkpatrick, in Henry county, to the Rouyer farm, owned by Mr. Boyd, north of this city.

Raymond Crossley has returned from Indianapolis, where he went to take treatment for his eyes, He is recovering his sight rapidly.