Franklin Democrat from Franklin, Indiana • 1

DEVOTED FRANKLIN TO THE WELFARE OF DEMOCRAT. JOHNSON COUNTY AND TO THE INTEREST OF THE DEMOCRATIO PARTY. VOLUME XLVIII. FRANKLIN, INDIANA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 16. 1907 Stab LOCAL NEWS ITEMS See Neal, the jeweler for specs.

I guarantee my watch and patring. LEWIS VAN Dr. Dean of Rushville spent here. H. T.

Wagner is spending the with relatives in Vernon. Roy Beam has returned two week's outing at James Lake. WANTED: --50 tons of old iron. Kroot, 197 W. Phone FARM FOR RENT: Call at 821, Franklin, Indiana.

Lout Zeppentield returned last urday from a two weeks' visit in rado. Dr. E. B. Bryan delivered two discourses at the Baptist church P.

C. Hartzell and daughter, Dayton, visiting Clinton zell this week. Mr. and Mrs. J.D.

Richardson Indianapolis spent Sunday with tives at this place. The Big Four railroad is new steel bridges erected on east of this city. R. S. Parr, of Noblesville, home Monday after a visit with R.

S. Part in this city. John Herring on Sam George's 45 acres that made 1307 average close to 30 bushels.Miss Louise Sturgeon left Saturday afternoon for an extended visit relatives at Martinsville, Ill. Frank Wallace left last Saturday afternoon for a visit with friends Sandusky and Cleveland, Remember Dunn Alexander's dissolution stock sale next Tuesday. The Devore reunion will be Wednesday August 23 at Ground.

John Hill has moved from Amity the farm he- recently purchased and one-half miles northwest Edinburg. Omer D. Henderson the auctioneer. your date now. Address Main Franklin, or Phone 6tt The Owens will be Wednesday, Aug.

21, at the All relatives and friends invited. 5:33 interurban car, south jumped the track at the crossing last Friday, which tied traffic on that line for two hours. Chance to get a good iron fence or cemetery associations, Will be sold at auction Sep7th, at door of court house. notice elsewhere. 41f.

Business Men's Association citizens of Cambridge City, the midst of active preparafor the annual free fair and bme-coming, which will be held eptember 16 to 21. fail to attend Dunn Alexbig stock sale, next Tuesday 20. Sixty head of horses and forty-three head of cattle, 106 of hogs and fifty sheep will be This is probably the biggest sale that will come off this seasThe stock is all desirable stuff. Don't Forget Yinol reates strength for aged, weak. in-down and debilitated persons ad strengthens weak lungs.

inol is a Cod Liver preparation true- -that's why it valuableat it contains no oil and is licious in warm weather. Robert C. Wood Son Druggists Remember Dunn Alexander's dissolution stock sale next The dissolution stock sale of Alexander comes off next Aug. 20. Dr.

E. B. Bryan will clock re- occupy VLEET. pulpit of the First Presbyterian church on next Sunday. Sunday Co.

E. is spending the week the rifle range two miles south week this city, engaging in target from a J. C. Weddle was at the ton fair last Thursday 10 act as of hogs in the live stock I. department.

442. Richard Hensley who was Park relatives in this county returned 6tf Friday to his home near Terre Sat- Willard, son of Dr. and Mrs. Colo- Hall was fined $12.85 in Seller's court on Monday for able without sufficient clothing. last George W.

Shepard, auctioneer, will cry the sale of Philip Bensheimer of on his farm southwest Hart- Tuesday, August 27. Wm. Weddle and family of guests of Dave Reeder and wife, rela- other friends at Martinsville Saturday till Monday. having Mrs. Delia E.

Oren has returned their Anderson, her former home to a divorce from her husband, E. returned Oren. They have been separated his the past two months. As shown by sale bills put up farm this neighborhood Dunn Alexander bushels, will offer for sale next Tuesday unusally large number of mules, cattle, hogs and sheep. with will be a good sale to attend.

The reunion of the 158th, Indiana Volunteers, held at Kokomo at was an event enjoyed by all week attendance. We are assurred big those who attended from this that Kokomo knows full well how entertain her guests, and all are held the in their praise of the treatment ceived there. The next reunion be held at Frankfort. One thing that has come under of recently, and a thing observation ought to receive the attention of health officer is the practice of throwing slops, into the ditch 356 along the brick streets, down town. This practice is oue which if kept bannot but result in the endangering held of health, -to say nothing of fair nauseating odors that arise from these places.

Frequently you pick up one of local papers, and after glancing Big the head-lines, wearilythrust it aside, remarking: "Nothing it the paper today." Did you ever stop to think for what the phrase- in the paper means? It means that no misfortune has befallen one in our little town, that no fire has wiped out a neighbor's worldly goods, that the grim angel of death has crossed no threshold of a friend, that no man driven by liquor, hatred fear, has taken the life of a fellow human, that no poor devil haunted by the past or some misdeed of another had crossed the divide by his own hand, that many things that many things that oughht not to happen have not happened. So the next time you pick up a paper that doesn't announce a tragedy give a little thanks instead of grumbling because there is no news -Exchange. Some time ago the paper trust was broken There has never been a day since when paper could be purchased for the same price asked for it before trust was dissolved. But the strangest part about it all is, you can write to any paper house in Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit or St, Louis and get exactly the same quotations on the same kinds and grades of paper. They all have the same price to all.

Now will some one arise and explain this condition? The trust is you know, but the fact is prices have been gradually pushed up they are 60 or 70 per cent until higher today than they were before the "busting" took place, and newspaper men begin to realize that "trust busting" is not profitable to their lines. of business. The trust has perbaps been superceded by a "gentlemen's" City Post. big Tuesday. Dunn Tuesday the on of practice.

Bloomingjudge visiting last Haute. Homer 'Squire bathing Bengal, were and from to secure D. for He in His an horses, This last in from place, to loud rewill our that the some up He his at ered last pup pup in been there bit sidered a it the the the the the at two Childs. edge of al curred the iness and watching or the ought HYDROPHOBIA. CAUSING MUCH UNEASINESS IN MANY PLACES.

Lon Conner Dies Tuesday After But 'Two Days Illness From Rabies. Lon Conner died Tuesday at 3:15 o'clock at the home brother Wm. A. Conner on the ferry south of town, from a well veloped case of hydrophobia. came to his brother's home to visit over Sunday.

He was panied by his wife to whom he married June 8, last, in Franklin. He has been working the past for George Jeffery in the Hopewell neighborhocd and the heavy work ing over had come with his wife few days rest. Saturday night complained a little of one of his hurting him but supposed it caused by some heavy pitching. day he seemed nervous, and worse. His brother drove up to Doctor Lana After receiving medicine they returned home early Monday morning Dr.

was called by phone to come to house. Conner appeared in an tremely nervous state but gave no dications of wanting to bite any did not become irrational about one-balf hour before he condition was one to puzzle physician who soon began to suspicions of hydrophobia. It found that medicine would have effect as was proved by tests. patient bit at his finger nails in nervous hysterical way but gave other indications of a desire to complained of intense suffering chest. At times he would froth the mouth.

When water was at one time it produced a hard spasm. Inquiry brought out the fact that winter Conner was bitten by at the home of his brother. The had been picked on up an island the creek where it apparently had stranded during high water left. While teasing it the pup him. Although it was not conmad yet as it seemed to have disposition to bite more than was desirable the family concluded to kill which was done.

It is now supposed bite at that time was the cause rabies that developed. The funeral services were held house Wednesday afternoon at o'clock conducted by Rev. T. H. Burial at Greenlawn.

Last week a woman died in the of Brown county from an attack rabies caused by a dog bite. Severcases of horses and cattle nave ocin the county recently. Under circumstances considerable uneasis experienced in many quarters it is proper to use precaution in any cases of mad dog. It dog is only under suspicion it to be killed. Edward Dollens is.

attending the Boone county fair this week. The George W. Turner road in Hensley township will be ordered opened by the supervisor August 25. Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Sibert, Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Hall and Mrs.

David Crowell were at Hadley Institute, in Hendricks county last week attending a picnic given the girls in the training school there. The White River Valley Soldier's and Sailor's Association will hold its fifth annual re-union at Martinsville, on Wednesday, August 28, 1907. A good program is being arranged, comprising addresses, five minute talks, music, song, declamation, etc. The patriotic vocalist, Mrs. Monterey McLaughlin in her thrilling songs, will be present.

This year, a merry go round will be at the D. C. U. S. C.

Clamness of Muncie, who was at the Johnson County fair last year pleased the children and older ones as well, is making the rounds of the Fairs this season. It is his fifteenth year. He has one of the best machines on the road. He took his outfit to the D. I C.

U. grounds Tuesday and every thing will be in readiness early for a ride Friday morning. Ward McClain. Ward McClain died Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the home of his uncle, George B. McClain on the Three-Notch Road, north of gersville, after an illness of about two weeks from typhoid fever.

He was 22 years of age and a son of Jacob H. McClain, deceased. For the past seven years he had worked for J. A. Robards and was an industrious, well respected young man with good habits.

The funeral was held this (Thursday) forenoon at. 9 o'clock at the church in Bargersville, conducted by Rev. Clay Trusty. Alta May Williams. Alta May Williams, daughter of Samuel Williams, of this city, age twelve years, died Tuesday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock at the home of her sister.

She was taken ill last January with typhoid never and bad never recovered from that sickness. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clook, from the residence of her sister, Mrs. Clyde Wolfe. Susan lone Taylor. Susan lone Taylor, whose illness had been frequently mentioned by the Democrat's correspondents, died last week, notice of which appears in the Samaria items.

Mrs. Taylor was an estimable woman whose many friends extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family in their great sorrow. Burial took place August 8 at First Mt. Pleasant. Gilbert Isaac Legan.

Gilbert Isaac Legan, whose death occurred August 5 was buried at Tennessee church Wednesday of last week. Death was due to typhoid fever. Reunion of Hartsville College Students Thursday, August 22, is the date set for the reunion the students the old Hartsville college. An elaborate program is being arranged, and the day will no doubt prove to be one of enjoyment to all former students. Quite a number of Johnson county former students are planning to attend.

William Halfaker of Acton was in Franklin Wednesday' on business. R. L. Shirley and wife of Salem neighborhood were in Franklin Saturday. Those White Blackberries.

The iten in last week's Democrat concerning Mr. Webb's white blackberries brought forth considerable comment and some responses. A number of people who were not acquainted with Mr. Webb and did not know he was a man of the strictest. veracity, were disposed to think it was all imagination.

But there were who knew better. By the those first mail after issuing came paper the following communication from Greenwood: I see in today's Democrat you mention the fact that Mr. Tom Webb has a patch of white blackberries Will say that I have had white blackberries in my nurseries ever since I been in the nursery business have and and this day recieved an inquiry from Oklahoma for prices on 1000 plants of white blackberries. Respectfully, SAMUEL BILLINGSLY. Newt Chapple northwest, of town also stated Friday after seeing the item thatat one time she knew of a small patch of white blackberries in the edge of Morgan county.

R. S. Parr Sr. who was visiting his son R. S.

Parr Jr. noticed the item and recalled the fact that in his younger days he found a bush with the white blackberries on the farm now owned by R. P. Hamilton east of town, then owned by Evans southPeggs. Mr.

Peggs transplanted it but whether or not it survived Mr. Parr did not know. J. W. Duke our Banta correspondent savs: I have seen white berries grow on vines just like blackberry vines.

I have a farm in Morgan county where such berries were once numerous, but I think the cattle have killed them about out if not entirely. had a patch near by of pink berries which were sweet and had a fine flavor. Neither was cultivated but grew wild. D. C.

U. afternoon of his Mauxde- Conner Saturday accomwas season befor a he arms was Sungrew see some but Lanam the exin- one. until died. the have was no The Correspondents of the Franklin Democrat Will hold Their TWELFTH ANNUAL REUNION In Robards Grove, One Mile North of Bargersville, on FRIDAY, AUGUST 16th, 1907. two line son, had an next Fair to one Fix North 523.

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Kuhn of Rev. Clay Trusty Will Deliver Richmond, and Addresses. The declamation contest will take place in the forenoon. The following persons have sent in their names to enter the contest: Declamation Ivy Johnson Declamation. Flossie Yeager May Sellers Declamation.

Declamatoin Johnnie Sheek Declamation. Jessie Browning Inez Carmack Ona Bennett Cash prizes will be given in $3, $2, and the Declamation Contest, $1. Good Musie Will Be Furnished By The Mooresville Band. The baby contest will take place at one o'clock, followed by the address of Mr. Kuhn.

Persons can enter their babies in the contest at time up to 12 o'clock, any will noon, on the day of the picnic. There be a great many pretty babies sion. presented on this occafollowing are the names of The some and the mother's name also, thus far sent in: Mildred Alice Stewart. Ernest Mrs. Carrie Stewart Mrs.

Utterback. Hollis Allie Utterback Marie Jones Raymond Shannon. Mrs. Lora Jones Mrs. Aileen A.

B. Shannon Dorrell. Inez Mrs. J. M.

Dorrell Gertrude Deer. Mrs. Leslie Deer Edgar Dowden. Mrs. Amos Dowden Clarence Lavern Mrs.

Rosa Throckmorton Mrs. C. O. Ragsdale. Madeline Merriman.

Ragsdale Mrs. Paul Merriman FIRST PRIZE- A fine baby's dress or coat, M. J. Voris Co. SECOND PRIZE- Gold necklace, value $5, given by E.

O. Collins the Jeweler. THIRD PRIZE--Best pair of Burton. baby shoes in store, by Weyl All persons who will be in either of the contests will please report at the stand as soon as the grounds. possible after arriving THE BALL GAME Red Sox vs.

Bargersville. This Game will be a good one and diamond. played on a scalped The correspondents invite all to come to the grounds and enjoy the day.