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DAILY VOLUME XXXV. NUMBER 100. GREENFIELD, INDIANA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1923. PRICE TVtO CEKTb GIREEMFIELE EEPOETEIR I Chrysanthemums Are iPinNEV CAR THE Two Ribs Fractured While at His Work Hough Speaks at Kiwanis Dinner PICTURE STARS ALL IVORK HARD ONE PRINTER WHO MADE GOOD Fine This Year i.iu.u- un i nu William Rover, the local chrystn- DISABLED VETS themum expert, following liis usual custom of a number of years standing, presented Harry Strickland, this Funds Derived from Sale of For- morning. with some of the first and) tu- TAXPAYERS NOW IN GRAND RUSH Next Monday Is the Final Day for the Payment Without the Penalty Attached.

the mums, this being Mr. Strickland's anniversary of being in the grocery business. On the third of November for many years Mr. Strickland has been the recipient of a bouquet of these splendid blooms. This year they are especially fine.

Some are so large that a man's hat would not cover them. The bouquet has been given a place of honor in the center of the grocery window. Dealers in flowers in Indianapolis, I Harry Strickland Who Learned the Art Preservative with His Father Years Ago. ABANDONS IT FOR GROCERY And Is Today Celebrating His Thirtieth Anniversay in the Business at One Place. Ir was thirty years ago today that Harry (1.

Strickland opened the White House Grocery en East Main street here Mr. Rover finds market for Not appeal to raise funds for the in-portion of his output, say that they valid veterans, from President Cool- in the room he conducts the same can find no finer flowers than those jidge were made public today at the store today, and he is for this reason crown, by the Greenfield man and State headquarters of the Forget-Me-the oldest continuous greet in Green-j they bring a premium as cut flowers Not organization by Mrs. John Hunt- i ui-iwic-hui dv i tic tfai Mothers NATION WIDE APPEAL MADE President Coolidge Gives His Uiv qualified Endorsement and Asks Co-operation. Endorsements of the Forget-Me- nigton, Siate director. The appeal be made nationally, November 10 designated Forget-Me-Xot day.

President Collidge's message addressed to James A. McFarland, national commander of the Disabled American Veterans of the World war. reads: "I want to express to you my hope that the observance of Forget-Mt-Not day by the disabled veterans of the! World war, on Saturday, November 10th, will be generously supported by the public. The thousands who bear the scars of the war will always hold their places in the hearts of the American people. You can be assured that those in places of national responsibility are striving to the utmost to aid and pomnflnsate thdm cr far nn tion is possible.

Your organization has shown a fine spirit of cooperation wfch th? government instrumentalities engaged in this difficult task, for which I am glad to express field. It was after several years at the printer trad tha; Harry made up his mind to go into business for him- self It is contrary to the rule lor a after several years at the man one? a printer to abandon the craft, but this was an exception, al- though Mr. Strickland has continued i his association as an honorary mem-j ber of Typographical Union. He was what was known as a "swif." in the old days of hand composition, before-. the advent of the typesetting mach- i i i mes.

He neia cases or. faCe Thirty-six children indinnanolis Journal, having learned mmm-mmr-m jj 'IM I 1 -'3 fT HALLAWE'EN PARTY Mrs. Clarence Thomas entertained thi? Kings Heralds and Little Light Bearers with a Hallowe'en party last Wednesday night at her home in the Manse. The house was beautifully decorated with cats, witches and enjoyed the fortune telling, games land contests. Robert Pickett won the (prize for being the best masked.

Re- 'pies, gingerbread and milk were ROHN-WILLS Arthur W. Rolm and Ann Wills, both of Indianapolis, were united in marriage by Rev. J- Wi. Armstrong. The bride was received by the Rev.

Armstrong into church membership at iTraub Memorial church. ENTERTAINS bble CLASS Mrs. Jennie Downing entertained. the Bible Class of the Cottage i Frances Richie entertained at a. Hallowe'en part Wednesday night, Contests, games and fortune telling iwere enjoyed.

The guests were Mar-1 i the trade in his father's ofiice in this ity. the HancocK jenersonian. Mr. Strickland was successful in the grocery business from the very the trade that demands the best, and it has come to be a common saying, "If it comes ffrom Strickland's it's good." He now owns the diock irliara ho rontprl the rMllt) for his OD- naa-r, ening. is vice-president of the Green- field Banking Company, has been rep resentative in the Legislature, is prominent Mason and one of the county's best citizens.

Mr. Strickland is receiving many kind words and felicitations today, them letters from wholesale' s', mons firms and friends in other cities- From! William A. Hough. State tax commissioner, was th" speaker at Friday luncheon of the Kiwanis Club. Mr.

Hough spoke to the Kiwanis Club r.ome months ago on the tax question, and Friday he took up the subj-ct where he left off in his previous talk. He told of the trouble being experienced in the State of New York over the tax laws of that State, where a recent supreme court ruling bas -caused the different corporations to pay back to the National banks of the State millions of In some twenty Stab, owr the country, where property taxed through a place of more or les arbitrary classification instead of en actual value, similar problems arc being faced. Indiana, happily, ho said, was not worried by this matter, as our tax system is supposedly based on actual alue. Ho then of the recent work of his commission, particularly in dealing with the city tax budget of Indianapolis aTid Mtincie. In Indianapolis a few weeks ago.

the commission struck $1,300,000 from the budget; in Munci about was taken off. These, of course, are direct savings to the tax payers. He encouraged business and community organizations sut'i as the Kiwanis Club to become informed and keep in constant touch with the ex penditures of money and problems of city and county governments. ILA said that this would make for great economy in operation. In Fort Wayne, where the tax rate is one of the very lowest of any city in the State, Mr.

Hough said the economy in operation came as the direct result the vartous organizations constantly keeping in touch with the officers and then budgets of expenditures In addition to Mr. Hough Ed Wilson of the J. Ward Waller spoke a few minutes and Lewis Heinrich sang two bass solos. Samuel J. Offutt was in charge of the program.

BUYS CALVES FOR THE CALF CLUB County Agent Visits Owen County and Purchases Six Hereford Steers. M. E. Cromer, the coun-y agricultural agent, returned from Owen county, Friday, wlK.re he negotiated for the purchase of six Hereford steer calves, for the use of the Hancock County Calf Club boys- The boys who have thus far signed up to feed Hereford are Edward and Paul White, of Blue liiver township; Xor- man Wood, of Sugar Creek; John R. Smith, and Wilbur Walker, of Bran- riywine; Verle McCune, of Center.

There have been eight boys who have thus far chosen Angus calves and five who picked Shon.horns. The Herefords are splendid individuals, which average in weight at 53fc pounds. They were purchased at a cost of nine cents per pound of Boyd Williams, of Owen county. The Calf Club work starts January 1, 1924. from which time strict rec ords will be kept of the progress and of the calves, until late summer.

This year the contest ended with the Hancock county fair, where the calves were shown competit ively. Marriage statistics in England show that there Is a marked decrease in ceremonies where widows figure as brides. The money will be used for suchjing that big round ball through those J. C. Perry and Schrader Cc.

Jr.abtis church of Indianapolis, lastj wholesale groctrs of Indianapolis, two evening, at her home in this city. She large boxes of flowers came service men in any way we Noble Curry is confined to his home by two fractured ribs which he received while at work on the excavation at Gil Winslow's residence on West Main street, this city, last Saturday. He has suffered considerably from the result of the accident. EDEN DEFEATS JACKSON FIVE Charlottesville Is Worsted, Mt. Comfort Wins and McCards-ville on Losing End.

BASKETBALL IN THE COUNJY Noble Troy Gathers the Results of Friday's Contests for Reporter Readers. Through ihe kindness of Noble H. Troy, who gathered an authentic re- port of the various basketball games that occurred throughout the county Friday night, basketball fans are given an idea as to how their favorite team fared in its encounter Eden is still holding her credit by defeating the Charlottesville five by overwhelming avalanche of baskets to the une of to Charlottesville's S. The fast Eden five covered the floor at such a terrific pace that the Charlottesville lads were almost smothered by Eden's speed which kept the ball in Eden's territory about three-fourths of 'the time- F. Rash and N.

Apple featured for Eden by their skill and cleverness at shoot- baskets. Teams 'that have met and suffered defeat from the skill of Eden team thus far are Maxwell. Westland, Fort ville and Charlottesville. On next Friday we welcome the Mt. Comfort boys for a friendly little game, ana tney aon't watch ou they will get the same Yea.

Eden, let's go, and show them they don't know, up and at 'em all the time, shootin' baskets's where we shine! Lapel Gets Maxwell. I Maxwell was defeated at Lapel by Lapel 24 to 13. Mt. Comfort Gets the Bacon. Mt.

Comfort defeated Westland on the Westland floor by the overwhelming score of 49 to 17- Wrestland put up a defensive last night that was well worthy of mention. Comfort had them outclassed when it comics to shooting baskets, but Westland is not slow in their team work. Just a tip to Eden Watch those Comfort lads next Friday night, they're not afraid of a long basket shot and they seldom fail to register on the score board. Perry Central and McCordsvilF. McCordsvills was defeated by Perry Central at Perry Central.

23 to 22. Pendleton at Set ma. Pendleton was defeated by Selma IS to 17 at Selma. FAILED TO STOP TO MAKE REPORT After an Accident Is a Charge Against Idol Roberts Filed in Circuit Court. A charge connected with the accident a few weeks ago when Clarence Slack was struck by the automobile driven by Idol Roberts has been filed in the circuit court by Prosecuting Attorney Waldo GIng.

The charge is that Roberts, while operating a motor vehicle, was a party in an accident, end injury to he person of another, end after the accident drove on without complying with the requirements of the law in reporting his name and address to the authorities specified by law. Mr. and Mrs. Ralnh Butler, of Anderson, have sent word to Noble Curry announcing the arrival of a boy who will be known a Billy. (All parties are doing fine.

I Leah Baird Says They Are in Luck To Have Time for a Party in a Month. MOVIE ACTRESS VISITS HERE Makes Brief Talks at the Whynot Theatre in Connection with "The Desrtoying Angel." Leah Baird, or in fact Mrs. Arthur delighted a packed house at the Whynot Theatre last night by appearing on the stage and making a brief talk in connection with the picture, "The Destroying Angel," in which she is the star and then later greeting a number in the lobby as they left the theatre. Miss Baird's Experience. When you go to the movies and see the many daring stunts that are "pulled off" by Vhe film stars, you think, "My, wouldn't it ba great to be a movie actor or actress, for it's just mere play, But, after you have to a real for sure "star" who tells of her many experiences while posing before the moving picture camera, you come to the conclusion that after all it's awfully hard work.

Leah Baird, pretty movie actress, who appeared in person, at the Whynot Theatre last night in connection with her picture, "The Destroying Angel," admits that it's awfully hard work to be a movie actress and that it's very trying on 'the nerves. Pretty Leah Baird, accompanied by her handsome husband, Arthur Beck, producer of moving pictures, and their cunning little dog, Pansy, arrived in this city Friday evening. It is indeed a pleasure iio talk to Leah, for she doesn't hesitate to relate of her many experiences in the movie world. She can tell us all about Hollywood in such an manner (that it sorter' makes you want to pack your grip and start for this delightful city, made up of movie actors and actresses. Miss Baird tells us that she has been in the movies for the past ten years and of all the pictures that she has appeared in, she likes- the "Destroying Angel" best.

Charming and winsome as she appears in the (picture, we will have to admit that she is even more charming in every day life and when you talk to her you can't help but sit and admire her expressive brown eyes and beautiful face. Leah Baird was born in Chicago, 111. and nine years ago was married to Mr. Beck, who, by the way, is a "product" of Indianapolis. Leah states that oftimes she and friend hubby, get in heated arguments as to which is the best Stake, Indiana or Illinois.

Both admit that Illinois and Indiana are the best States in the Union. Misa Baird first appeared' in "The Chumps," and at that time played with the late Wallace Reid. Miss Baird let us know that she experiences an awfully queer feeling when she is called to witness the first showing of her pictures. She said: "A lump seems to come into my throat and I get all shaky." Miss Baird is not only a wonderful actress but is also a writer and a number of her articles has been published in some of the leading mmagazines of the country. Mrs.

Donald Hilt has gone to Florid to spend the winter. Mrs. George Knight, of Knights-town, is spending the week end with relatives in this city. Mrs. Mary Knox went to Martinsville today for treatment at the sana-tarium.

Hester Lea Moncrief has entered the Metropolitan School of Music on Saturdays in the School of Expression. Gorman Boots spent Friday night with his grandparents, E. L. Gorman and wife. Zora Alice Mount is spending the week end with her grandmother at Crawfordsville.

Homer Berger and Miss Thelma Tague, of Dayton, Ohio, will spent the week end with Mr Mrs. John BIG FOUR SENDS A CHECK Paid $19,000 Yesterday Which Represents Its Taxes in Hancock County. Tiie last grand rush to pay the fail installment oi taxes the ten per cent, Inuiuctuy lee is added, i now under way at th office of the Hancock county treasurer. This aft- ci noon a lung lino was waiting be fore the door of the otlice of the county treasurer. Treasurer Allen and ML-vs Fry, the deputy, however, have their work so well before them that there is little delay.

The Big Four Railway has paid il iin-tallmvnt of The Penssylvania'a tax is $24,000, and the T. I B. During ihe morning hours today there were a number of taxpayers who appeared to settle up the fall i installment charged to them. There were also times during which uo one was in tihe otlice. Today was expected to be the big day in the matter of collections, with Monday possibly breaking all records as those who have waited until the last day to make their rush to settle their accounts.

Payments by mail have been heavy in recent days, ithe county treasurer said. Many taxpayers in the city and county ascertain the umouut of their taxes early in the itaxpaying period, and later send in their checks for the amount, thus saving themselves long and weary waits in the final days of the Kaxpayihg period. Monday, November 5th, will be the last day for the payment of taxes, before the ten per cent, delinquent fee is added. The 'treasurer today urged that the taxpayers not wait until the final day to pay their taxes, and ihus avoid the rush which is certain to result on CONDITIONS ARE BETTER Wheat Farmers Are Only Ones in Distress. WASHINGTON, Nov.

3. Continued improvement, in agriculture outside the wheat belt is recorded by the United State Department of Agriculture in its monthly agricultural review. A significant development is the strengthened demand for co ton and pork-Consumption of cotton in American mills and export movement have both increased. The domestic and export demand for pork has absorbed a record run of hogs at better prices than were prophesied by the most optomis-tic earlier in the season. In the wheat belt, the situation is different.

More than 100,000 homes in the wheat country are in distress. Debts which have been accumulating for five year3 are now coming due and farmers are unable to meet their This has been one of the main factors that have brought to a head the acute situation in the farming, banking and business community. Mr. and Mrs. Cortland Whitaker and daughter, Violet, and son Bobby, Mr.

and Mrs. Michael, of Kokomo, will spend Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. II. Haney.

Wire fence is replacing the stone fences formerly used in Cuba. ON SAVINGS. morning with the best wishes of the nine memoes ui me cia- donors." responded to roll call. During the so- The fact that Frank Williams hasicinl hour refreshments of sandwiches been with Mr. Strickland for these gingerbread and coffee were served-many years is attribute no small ALLOWE'EN PARTY share in the success and stability of the White House Grocery.

STATE SPUD SHOW iam Macy. Rosemary Binford, Retty.part being cared for by the govern- Farmers Are Urged 10 aeieci oi, Tapscott, Jane Thayer, Mary For Display Now. 'ilariden, Charlotte and Geneva Allen, iRuth and Vera Thompson, Evelyn Farmers and, potato growers Vjrginia Lou Leamon, Dorothy urged to pick exhibits for the State jMav and Miraada Wickard, Helen potato show now in order to sliare i gcott and Martha Whitesell. in the $1,000 in cash and other pre- miums to be distributed to the win-1 COSMOS ners at the fourth State potao show The Cosmos Society will meet on to be held during Farmer's Week in (Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 with Mrs. purposes as summer camps, personal and books; and to help in leases of distress that often arise pending the settlement of the veter- ans- claim for compensation from the Mrs.

Huntington said. "As War Mothers it is -not only our duty but our privjiege to assist all can," she added. "At present our ef- forts will be turned to assisting the disabled veterans by promoting the sale of forget-me-nots on Forget-me Xot Day throughout th State of Indiana and I feel confident that the public response will be generous and whole-hearted. I feel certain that the public understands that even though the disabled men are, for the most ment, there are many individual and personal needs that can only ba cared for by such funds as are raised by the Forget-Me-Not appeal. It is the personal attention and good cheer brought to the hospitals and training centers by callers with tobacco, a.

few sweets, magazines and like luxuries that keep up the hopes of these Af nil I. 11' iiu o.wuijuukhit hearts. THE FIRST SNOW There was a slight flurry of snow, the first of the season, fell in Greenfield, about this morning. Howard Morgan is moving to thej corner of Swope and Lincoln streets. Fried chicken dinner Sunday 50 cents at Jackson's Big Restaurant, the Home of Good Eats.

Adv. For thirty-two years Mrs. Madge R. Norwell has been the keeper of one the lighthouses at the mouth of the Mississippi river. January a Purdue University.

jocd Walker at her home on North) Gold medals will be awarded com-, Pennsylvania street with the follow- It should only be necessary for us mercial growers and cash premiums hostesses. raneing from $.0 down will be given Miss Marthena Walker, Mrs. T. to provide the channels for coHecttng for the best peck exhibit, of Hooslerlfi. Lowe, Mrs.

Charles Foster, "utnig this fund. Its pur- K. P. Toms. Mrs.

John Andrick. 1 it Paul Brown, Mrs. Robert Oldhai Mrs. Clate Orders. All members are urged to be present, as there is business of importance.

AT A WIENIE ROAST Helen Paris-h entertained a company of her young friends at wienie roast at her home. South street and Riley avenue. Ail the boys and girls ha a happy time. MILLINERY SALE FOR TEN DAYS Twenty per cent reductions on all the latest Fall and Winter millinery. Plenty of children's Hats and Tams $1 to $2.50.

Felt Hats tor girls at big reductions. Adv.30-2-3 JUSTUS HAT SHOP. of spuds-All growers should avail themselves of the opportunity to show what good potatoes look like by picking a peck and sending in for the show. Classes have been arranged so that every Indiana potato grower, young ori old, may compete. While digging is the best time to select potatoes for a show.

A show catalog may be obtained by writing to the extension department. Purdue University, Lafayette. The Hancock County Par Association has received an invitation from the Delaware County Bar, to attend a big bar meeting and banquet in the Roberts hotel in Muncie, next Thursday evening at 6 o'clock in honor of Judge Fred Gause, of Henry county, recently elevated to the State supreme court bench, tt is likely that 3 number of the local attorneys may charter one of the bus line's cars and go up. Mr. and Mrs- W.

B. Andrick. Mr. and Mrs. William Fisher, and daughter, of Indianapolis, will spend Sunday with T.

J. Floyd and family, of this city. Mr. nd Mrs. Ray Smith are attending Latona, races today where Sev and My Own will contest for the honors.

SAVING is representative of good citizenship. There is nothing that so contributes to the stability of society as the general ability to own a home, which results from saving and use of banking facilities The combined savings of the people are the chief support of modern civilization. He who puts his money in the bank Improves his own conditio benefits his community and becomes truly a pillar of the state. We cordially invite your savings account. Meeting Women of the Ku Klux Klan MONDAY EVENING at the Greenfield Gymnasium All crr.tcrs ere creed to fcs present and to rks a tpeclcl effort to bring prospective csniiditcs.

INTEREST PAW CAPITAL STATE BANK. Martin..