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The Daily Reporter from Greenfield, Indiana • Page 1

The Daily Reporter from Greenfield, Indiana • Page 1

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GEEENFIELD DAILY BEPOBTEB VOL. XXII No. 183 GREENFIELD, INDIANA, MONDAY. AUGUST 4, 1913 Single Copy Two Cents A Personal Letter HAL HAS GONE; COMPLAINT BEING FIFTH OF SERIES of union SERVICES Friday night, July 25th. Paul P.

Truitt. wife and daughter, Lucile, while out in a buggy driving, collided with an automobile driven by John McClarnon and occupied bv KNIGHTSTOWN NEXT Pauley and Barr Trade Properties. William H. Pauley and John A. Barr have traded residence properties.

Mr. Pauley gets the brick house at the corner of North State and Douglas street, in which Mr. Barr lias resided for twenty-five years. Mr. Ban gets the nine-acre tract of land on which Mr.

Paulev MADE ABOUT GLASS SOCIETY COLUMN The Cosmos Society will meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Wood Walker. Mr. McClarnon and son Tiu Companx Split and Part Goes to Muneie Spent Fairl Suecess-f ill Week in Gircn field. Broken Beer Bottles, Milk Bottles, and Glass of All Kinds Now Found on Streets.

i i. uu- tomobile had gone wrong, and all the lights but one had gone out, and that one was burning dimly. They were trying to get their machine home, which was near, when At Bradley M. E. Church Last Night Large Crowd and Excellent Sermon Some Special Music.

has resided for several years. It is located at the cross-roads, two! miles west of the court house, at Stop 46, on the T. II. I. E.

trae- tion line. It corners with the farms! George Morehead and family, Vvm. Thomas and familv, William Oarriott and wife, Frank Gibbs and Much complaint has been made by many people, especially those of the Eli Lilly Company, and the D. H. Goble estate, and of the Wills farm.

It was formerly known as i owning autos or riding bicveles. of the amount of glass found on the the farm. Mr. Paulev will I tuty streets. It has been noticeable family.

James Walton and familv, Vm. Hughes and family, EleeU Walker. Naomi Tapseott. B. A.

Sunderland and family, Riley Mc-Kown and family, Charles Kearn and wife and Mae Thomas. 0f An-der-on. picnicked along Flatroek Sunda v. The carnival and barbecue are now only pleasant memories. The week's fun and frolic has passed for Greenfield, and now is passed 311 to the next place.

The company which was here -eems in have hit the recks, for it split on lea inc. The Hart Bros, retain four of the shows with a few of the concessions, while all the accident occurred. Seeing only one light. Mr. Truitt thought he was meeting a bicycle, and gave half the road.

Mr. McClarnon, though driving very slowly and carefully, did not see the buggy in time to prevent the accident, because the night was very dark. He however, had the presence of mind apply the brakes promptly and (hereby prevented a more serious The tifth service the series 0f Union Services was held at the Bradley Methodist church Sundav night. Rev. M.

S. Decker, pastor of the Christian church, preached the sermon to an audience that filled the large auditorium. After the opening prayer by Rev. Kerltn. special music was given; Mr.

Heinrieh sang a solo and an ior some time, Dut more especially this week on North State street. move to (iieenfield and Mr. Barr will move to the country, where he will engage in the poultry business. The consideration was for the farm and for the State property. Beer bottles are broken everywhere as the "dead soldiers" are thrown out of passiag autos and rigs.

One motorist saw three thrown from one auto last night Milk bottles hae been broken land left in the middle of the street accident. The buggy was not even overturned, though, the machine was considerably demolished. All occupants of the buggy were thrown out. Mrs. Truitt sustained a fractured skull and cuts about the face.

The daughter T.ncile In.i anthem va given by the choir. Both offerings were appreciated by the audience. Following the Scripture reading by Rev. Williamson. Re.

Decker, of the Christian church, preached a strong sermon, choosing his text from the first words of the Ford's! Prayer. -Our Father Who Art in I Heaven." That it was truly a at the corner of Grant and East streets, and at the comer of Pennsylvania and North streets. The street in front of the Presbyterian church was covered with broken window glass recently until the street sweeper came along. Huntley Vacuum Sueep'r Simeon M. Dennis, of Blue River township, is selling the Duntley Vacuum Sweeper.

He has a sweeper which is not only a most excellent dust but at the same time a great labor saver. It comes within the reach of eerybody at Absolutely the lowest price at which it can be bought any place. It is truly the housekeepers friend. See cut of sweeper in advertisement here in this paper. See or write, s.

M. Dennis. Greenfield. Mrs. Hendricksou had i home-coming Sunday of relatives of her husband.

Among th guest- were a daughter of Mr. HendrirUon. Mrs. Margaret Young-man and husband, of Norristown; Mahnda Brooks. Millie Spellmani Ben Hendricksou Nellie, of Shelbyville; Roy YoUIlg- man.

of near Flatroek Cave; Mrs. Thurza Jackson. Jackson, wife and daught-r. Ben ha; Lenoir Jackson mid wife, of near Fort vill They all brought welt tilled baskets which meant a dinner of everything on the market. In the morning they attended at tlv church, which was Mr.

Hendrickons favorite way of spending Sunda v. the rest are taken by the Cause Amusement Company. Mr. Gause takes both the riding devices, one show and ten concessions. Going from Greenfield to Kuightstow lie will be joined at that place by the Dale shows and free acts, making the company larger and well worthy of being patronized by everybody.

They will show on Main street at Knightstown, under the auspices of the business men. The other section of the company in separating, goes to Muncie. and will play the county fairs. In Mr. Gause wishes to thank all the people of Greenfield and vi-j cinity who patronized his company during their stay here.

Much comment was made by I everyone about the excellence of I the water at the park, clear, pure! her left arm dislocated, and Mr. Truitt received slight bruises. Dr. Earl Gibbs. of Wilkinson, was called and dressed the injuries.

The above statement is an accurate account of the accident, and the above statement is made by the undersigned to correct any false rumors about-it. It was purely an It seems as though the one who breaks the glass should clean it up if it is done by accident. If done purposely, a city ordinance should compel them to do so. Besides the numerous punctures resulting from the broken glass, at least two little children have been injured hy sleppiug ui! the broken bottles on North Stale street. It mav he strong sermon, full of original; ideas, pointed with truth, clothed! in forcible words, ill be readily believed by all who have heard ttiisj man talk.

The benediction wa pronounced by Mrs. Mary M. Harold. The next services will be held at the same! church. August 2ith.

Rev. Jos. B. Williamson, pastor of the Presbyterian church, preaching the ser-! It. I- D.

t. (Advertisements amuel It. Ifammoiii her She Will Miliikan wh ter. Mrs. make the eft (O- Te she Henry trip in some means should be found of re-I mm.

ling the parties of their dutv. accment. anu not nearly so serious as ha- been reported. Mrs. Truitt and daughter are rapidly improving, and both are able to be up and around.

Mr. McClarnon has been more than eager to do all in his power for us. and has, against ali protests, paid all expenses and doctor bills, besides a handsome present in the form of a check to Mrs. Truitt. PA EL P.

TRFITT. Miss Cecil King motored to An-! derson today to spend the wjk with relatives und friends. mon. Two nights will be missed because of the Chautauqua. Mi-, day for will vis Carroll, an auto of Fry's Charle: lev.

was with Mr. Fry and family, Pharmacy, of Indianapolis. and cold. The park itself, however, now looks like a deserted village, being populated mainly by paper sacks, etc. Mr.

MeKenzio will have it cleaned at once and ready for the next attraction. Excellent vaudeilie at the Why Not tonight. 4d: (Advertisement) Dalrymple. of near Fin-here Saturday on business. In Memory of Theodore W.

Hudson Theodore W. Hudson was born near Philadelphia. Hancock county. Indiana, February 11. lS3i.

and died at the home of his son. Samuel Hudson, near Warrington. July 29. 1013, age 79 years. 5 months and 18 Del.

oss pearl will open a two-night engagement at the Why Not tonight. They come highly reeoin-niended as a team of ability, and their work will no doubt please, their w.rk is all comedy and is lather out of the ordinary. Just, the kind worth seeing. idt (Advertisement) INSURANCE ON FIWELL BAUX AND CONTENTS WILL GO-OPERATE II SUNDAY SCHOOL SOUTH BUILDING IS NEARLY DONE PICNICS THURSDAY WITH CHAUTAUQUA days. He was the youngest son of Jacob and Ruth Hudson, and tin-last of a family of ten children to depart this life.

February 27, 1857. he was united in marriage to Mary J. MePherson. and to this union were born four children, two daughters dying in childhood; two sons survive. On February 10, 1838.

this union was Tin1 barn and double crib on the farm of Yard Finnell, near Maxwell, which was struck by lightning last week and burned, was insured in the Hancock County Farmers' Mutual Insurance Company. Mr. Finnell's loss amounted to about 1.000. with 10 insurance. In addition to the buildings, he had 8 tons of hay and 30 bushels is Ministerial Association Met Satur day Night Planned For Remainder of L'nion Service.

Methodist and Presbyterian Sunday Schools Will Eaeii Have Annual Gathering Thursday Freaks of Lightning. The lightning struck the screen wire in a door at the home of Mrs. Sarah C. Cinders in Buck Creek township a few days ago. It then glanced from the door to the pump and followed the pump down into the water.

This is the nearest case renoried The Finishing Touches All That Needed To Make it One of the Best Buildings in City of corn. He had only 30 insurance I he Ministerial Association of Greenfield, met Saturday night at on the hay. Theodore Riehey. tenant on the the home of Rev. J.

B. Williamson on Spring street. The question of farm, lost one horse. 12 tons of in the county of a house with lightning rods on it, being struck with lightning. The house of Mrs.

Cinders was rodded. The barn of Charles Bell, in Buck The entire work of excavating for the basement under the South school building has been completed as well as the work of building the concrete walls. The new steam heater is in place, only needing to be fitted up to be complete. The hay, 100 bushels of corn, and many arranging the programs for the re maining services of the Union se broken by the death of his devoted wife. He afterward married Nancy Rogers and lived thirty years in Madison county.

Twelve years ago they left the farm and moved to Warrington and lived there until the death of his companion. January 8. 1901. From this time he made his borne with his son and wife, who faithfully cared for him until his death. Early in life he united with the M.

E. church and in 1880 he united farming implements. His loss was from 350 to 100. with about 230 insurance. He had only 25 insur ries was before them.

It was de Thursday will be a day full of fun for the pupils in the M. E. and Presbyterian Sunday schools, as each will hoi. I their annual picnic on that day. The Sunday school picnic of the Bradley Methodist church will occur Thursday afternoon and evening at McKenzie's park.

The supper ill be served at about 6 p. so that any persons engaged in the stores until 6 o'clock can attend. People are invited to take their baskets Well tilled. Con vevanpoa cided that they would co-operate ance on his hay. At the time the storm came up, the men were putting up hay in Creek township was also struck bought ning.

The contact started in the comb of the roof. It passed down on each side following a rafter, taking off the shingles. At the eaves it came in contact with the metal trough and passed down into the ground. the meadow. Instead of going to with the Chautauqua in the Sunday night services of August 10th and I7th.

but would continue to hold the mid-week services on Wednesday night, as usual. The service of August 24th was set to be held at the Bradley M. toilets are being set and will be completed soon. When this work is finished the Lincoln building will have the finest basement of any building in Greenfield. Great credit is due to Mr.

Gordon for his excellent plans, as well as to the school board having the work in charge. the barn or house, the men, all with the U. B. church at Ml. Gilead but Mr.

Riehey. took shelter from in Madison county, bv letter, and the rain under the hay stack or the later transferred his membership to wagon. Mr. Riehey went to the the U. B.

church in Warrington. Mis Teel, Thev Bertha Howe, of Linton, is the guest of Miss Gladys of South Mechanic street. were school mates at State Rev. llliamson to preach, while the last service, that of August 31st, is to be held at the Christian church, Rev. C.

H. Smith to deliver the message. and remained a faithful and i i i house. When the barn was struck and fired he ran out to take the horse from the barn and found that the horse had been struck by lightning and killed. Had the men gone vuitru memuer until uis ueatn.

Ills Card of Thanks. We desire to express our sincere last siclftiess was of long duration. have been arranged for elderly people, and all persons not able to walk to the picnic grounds. Where people can not carry their baskets they can leave them at the church and they will be taken to the park. The Presbyterian picnic will ba held in Thomas's grove, south of town.

Ample provision has been made to haul all who care to go. Each family is expected to take a Normal in Terre Haute. thanks to our neighbors and friends all of which he bore with Christian to the barn instead of staving in fortitude and great patience, never at any time murmuring. Although for their kindness, sympathy and assistance during the sickness and at the death of our beloved father. We also feel grateful toward Mr.

deprived of attending church dur Mrs. E. P. Rock and children and Mrs. Wm.

Davis have returned from a week's stay at Bethany Park, where the National Chautauqua of the Christian church is in session. They report that the ing the last years of his life, he Pythian Sisters' Meeting. The Pythian Sisters will meet in regular session Thursday evening, August 7th. AH officers are requested to be present and a good attendance is desired. Condo, the singers and the Rev.

the field, they would have been very near the place where the horse was struck and killed. They think they were fortunate in staying in the field. The burned barn was on the old foundation of a barn which was destroyed July 25, 1905. gave it his support freely and greatly enjoyed song and prayer in his home, and to the last he said Johnson for his words of sympathy, dw Samuel Hudson anH Wifo well-filled basket for supper, which will be spread about 6 o'clock. Refreshments will be furnished bvthe charter members of the assembly (Advertisement) consider this chautauqua the best in twenty years.

Three hundred ministers were entertained at the school in the form of ice cream and lemonade. Games that will interest both old and young will be played. Don't dress up. Come to have a Not Well Enough to Work In these words is hidden the trag 24-tf The Missionary Society of the Christian church will meet with Mrs. O.

E. Oxer, 421 West Fifth street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. All members of the society are urged to be present. park last week by the generosity of Justus for Dry Cleaning. (Advertisement) edy of many a wage earning wom Marshall T.

Reeves, of Columbus. good time. an who supports herself and is of he was ready and willing to meet death, and quietly and peacefully fell asleep, we trust in the arms of Jesus. He leaves two sons, Wm. E.

Hudson, of Anderson, and Samuel T. Hudson, of Warrington; two stepdaughters, Mary E. Hayes, of Brown township, and Margaret Whorton, of California; two grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. Johnson at the LT.

i ten helping to support a family, on who paid their expenses while there. The summer school of methods begins Tuesday, August 5th, and continues until Friday, August meagre wages. Whether in office, factory, shop, store or kitchen, woman should remember that there Morristoun Chautauqua. The Morristown Chautauqua is a complete success. The citizens are backing it, and many people are in attendance at every number.

Several Greenfield people attended the chautauqua Sunday. is one tried and true remedy for Claty Orders, who has been postal clerk out of Chicago, has been transferred to the Pennsylvania railroad. His run will be out of Indianapolis, and he will reside in Greenfield. The Maxwell M. E.

church will give the people of Maxwell a treat in the way of The Passion Play, on Thursday, August 7lh. Admission, children, 10 cents; adults 15 cents. You can not afford to miss this, as it is intensely interesting to both old and young. 2d2 (Advertisement) 15th. The program is as follows: Child Study, Mr.

Cook; Home Mission Study Book, Dr. Lumbey; The work of the secondary division, by Miss Mous. Studies in New- Testament Christianity by Prof. Snoddy. The work of the elementary division, Miss Farris; Foreign Mis the ills to which all women are prone, and that is Lydia E.

Pink-ham's Yegetable Compound. It creates the vitality that makes work easy. (Advertisement) B. church in Warrington, after which he was laid to rest at Haves cemetery, to await the resurrection morn. Hw- Advertisement) Samuel McClarnon and wife and Benjamin McClarnon and wife, of Jackson township, motored through to Warren.

last week, where they will spend a few days with friends. For Sale For Sale A book-case, davenport, china closet, dining table and a few- other articles. Call of mornings. 325 East Main street. 4d3 (Advertisement) sionary Study Book, Mrs.

Payne. Popular entertainments and lectures each night. The entire course of eleven days will cost $11, including meals, rooms and gate fee. Uses Much Water. Eery year, through their large tank by the freight depot, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company uses between 8G00 and worth of the city's water.

This makes quite an item for the city. Charles A. Robinson, the well known politician and lodge man of Greenfield, has a letter in an Indianapolis newspaper, advocating that the Knifed States make a conquest of Mexico and. Central Amer Lost In the street on east side of court house. Saturday afternoon, an account book of the J.

R. Wat- kins Medical Co. Finder call W. E. Ging.

phone 525. or return to 201 Broadway and receive reward. 4d3-wt-pd (Advertisement) Wm. White, wife and daughter, Esther, spent Sunday at Charlottesville with the former's mother. Miss Daisy Finnell, stenographer, who has been away for two weeks' vacation, has returned home.

She visited at New Castle, Farmland and Warrington. ica, so that its southern boundary Local Stockyards. Walter Derry, of Route 9, in Jackson township, shipped a carload of hogs to Indianapolis stockyards Monday. Joseph Huber, of Indianapolis, who has been working at the J. II.

i WEATHER REPORT Brooks monument works for the past week, has returned home. win ne the Panama Canal. If Mr. Robinson were to make a careful inspection of those countries and their people, especially the people, he would come to the conclusion that if. would not be worth while.

New Castle Times. Fair tonight and Tuesday; warmer in north portion Carl Stoner writes from Petoskey, that he is having a great Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Russello and son, of Middletown, Ohio, are guests of her parents, C. VVr Vance and wife.

For Sale or Trade. Imported Belgian Stallion, bay, 1600 good disposition; also a nice young mare; will take small farm or good property in Greenfield, pay difference. Address Box 153, Greenfield, Tnd. 2d3-wl (Advertisement) Guy Kennedy, who is employed in the Johnson drug store, is seriously sick at his home on Lincoln street. time.

He is employed as "cabin watch" on a boat running from Chicago to St. Marie. They make one trip a week. He is getting well acquainted with the water. O.

B. Crider and family have gone to Noblesville for a few davs' visit. The temperature shown at the Greenfield High School weather station at 2:30 p. m. today was aa follows: Maximum Minimum ....64 Temperature at 2 p.

m. Robert F. Reeves spent Sunday at his home near Wilkinson. His sister, Anna, who met with an accident several weeks ago. is much improved.

Matthew L. Frank, of Green township, was here Saturday on business. Oscar, the little son of Benjamin Phemister, of Walnut street, is now-resting easier. James N. Goble is confined to his home on account of sickness.

Vaudeville at Why Not Tonight. (Advertisement).

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