The Daily Reporter from Greenfield, Indiana • Page 1

GREENFIELD DAILY BEPOBTEM GREENFIELD, INDIANA, THURSDAY. JUNE 7, 1917 Single Copy Two Cents Vol. XXVII No. 34 REI USOS ORGANIZED IN BROWN' TOWNSHIP IMPORTANT MEETING OF HANCOCK AMERICAN RKI CIts iif I-R. DUTIES OF COUNT! COUNCIL OF DEFENSE SPECIAL ELECTION INSPECTORS NAMED Hiram Fsheiman, chairman; VJOMANISELECTED TO SCHOOL BOARD i'r.

.1. Allen. M. Hutford were in Brown town- ship Wednesday night and a--isf-his ed to organize and auxiliary to the Commissioners Arrange For Special Congressional Election to be Held Tuesday, June 2(J. The county commisisoners at their meeting this week arranged for the special All chairmen and vice-chairmen of Mrs.

Ksli-lman. Mrs. Albert New, Mrs. Carl Mc lamdiey, Mrs. Minnie ihudding.

Mrs. Win Hughes. Mrs. Na-'than Binford. Mrs.

K. B. Howard and Mrs. Will Hough are urge, to he present with their helpers Sat-lurday. June at 2 p.

at lihrarv. for final arrangements for campaign work for Greenfield American i Cross Chapter. All ladies of these sections who are interested in this great work are urged to come whether their names were in the paper or not. Also any ladies of the county organization. Gas bills are now due.

Call on or before June loth and save the dis-l count. i Advertisement- Mr. and Mi- A. C. Thornburg.

are visiting their Will Scott, and of Red Key. In daughter. Mrs. family. For sale Tomato plants.

Inquire of C. H. Oaugherty. Range Fine. Route T.

Advertisement- Frank Firk. of Mansfield. TIL known as the "goose king of the U. is visiting the family of Com- at their mi ssioner John T. Burke.

countrv home, south of Greenfield For sale Good two-year-old general purpose rolf. John G. Bundy. route 9. Greenfield.

7d2-pd Advertisement- John Hill, of the Hill sanitarium, Hancock chapter of the American Red Cro-s. Thirty-nine were pres- ent and a strong organization was effected. K. I Marlindale was elected permanent cliairnrm: Mr-. ,1.

Amick. Miss l-sie McCrav. secret aries and v. tp Ut'er. 1 r.

Allen ntad. planatory talk on Red Cro- and it different line- nf a pi the great relief. ii.il I ex-American work in F.leetl md signed im membership township can be depended on to establish a fine auxiliary, full of pep and good workers. Those signing for membership were: John W. Garriott.

George F. Condo. Matilda Titus, l-'laura Armstrong. Mrs. J.

P. Amick. W. H. Welborn.

Ir. F.arl Gibbs. Fssie Mc-Cray, S. C. Staley.

Mrs. F.arl Gibbs. They will begin active work at once. The committee will go to Vernon township Friday night. Walter Myers today picked his first strawberries from the patch he set out and used cement for fertilizer.

The berries are very nice and good flavored. Dr. J. F. Alb-n will attend a meeting of chairmen of Red Cross chapters at the home of Mr.

Lilly, at Indianapolis, tonight. Received this week, a shipment eonnepfe.l to vour for the! i Chev- ivh't touring car. Hanker i ii nii of Iudianapoli- a- HI l-'fed Chappie, of the of tlie citv, is sick and tion is considered serious hills are now due. Advertisement. 4di Wanted Two experienced men j'" cut timber.

cents pep hour. J. M. Witte. "phon 45S Green.

7d2 Advertisement. Iale Spencer returned home from Indiana Cimersity Wednesday evening for his vacation. For sale Farm wagon and vel bed. Ollie Nibarger, R. 9.

-dl-pd. Advertisement. Jerry Scott was appointed superintendent of construction of the Fred Williams road in Jackson Gas bills are now due. Advertisement- Mi Mr. and Mrs.

Riley White, of route 8. visited their son. Clarence, at the military hospital at Ft. Benjamin Harrison Tuesday. Wanted A night man Kinder Son's garage.

Advertisement. at C. E. Stdtf. B.

W. Cooper writes home from Chicago University concerning the war preparations. He says: ''One man from our house is at Fort Sheridan, three leave Monday to go to France as members of the 10th. base hospital unit. Six of us are working hard in the Ordnance school, taking special training for roverm.ienf service fis ordnance officers.

The Ordnance depart ment handles all the equipment of the army in the way of guns and ammunition. The school here lasts until July 151 h. Then we will go to the Washington. D. C.

government schol for three months and then to our posts, wherever that may be." Jt Jit tim 4 PHILADELPHIA. 4- V- 2. tZm .2. 2. The Fpworth League gave an entertainment Tuesdav evening in the church in honor of the new members.

Mrs. Samuel Rice is visiting friends at Indianapolis. Mrs. Oliver Dunham and little Lewis ha bought a i south part condi-. I TAKES PLACE OF -U DOE K.

mason. resigneo new MEMBERS ON LIBRARY ROARO MI ST PAY FOR BROKF.N SIGNAL LIGHTS. At tin city council meeting Wednesday night, the resignation of Judge H. I- Mason, from the city board, as trust. -e, was accepted and Margaret I.

Brooks was elected to his place on the school board. Mrs. Brooks is the first woman to hold a position of this kind in Greenfield. Tlift resicnalion of Mrs. Hattie Reeves as a member of the library board, was accepted.

Mrs. Mable B. Cooper and Mrs. Nora Chandler Roberts were elected as clTy mem- bers of the library board. The city treasurer was instructed to present bills parties breaking the street tral'lic signs, and if they are not paid in ten days, the claim i to be turned over to the attorney, who is instructed to proceed to 'collect same.

Requisitions of the light department were granted. The new fire works ordinance was read for information and rejected. A cemetery deed wa ordered mail.) to Emanuel Smith. The public safety committee was instructed to buy three hand street signals. The matter of a short extension of the water main on Mount street the committee investigate and LIP report.

The treasurer's report was approved. The matter of tiling thegutters on Pratt street, between North and Grant, was referred to the street and alley committee with power to act. Ciood-Eastes. A pretty wedding was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Allen B. Good Friday, June t. when Miss Beryl Fastes, daughter of Mrs. Fremont Eastes became the bride of James B. Good, of Marion.

Ind. The bride chose as matron of honor, Mrs. Mary Ellen Good, of Indianapolis, who was one of her class mates at Indiana Central University. Alb-u iuod. brother of the groom, was best man.

The bride was lovely in a gown of lavender silk net over lavender satin and silver lace combined with rose buds and ribbon. The maid of honor wore a pretty frock of cream colored net over lemon shade pussy willow taffeta, adorned with clusters of yellow roses. Mrs. Good is an accomplished i young lady, a graduate of Indiana Central University and at present is the president nf Hie I5iwt- township Sundav schools and also superintendent of the Otterbein B. Sundav school Mr Good is a graduate of irJhas accented a position at the pnen- small sum of $14.00.

Interstate and boys below military age to help Public Service Co. 7d3on 111,1 farm. Aawtlsement 5. Aid in every possible way tho flotation of the Liberty ti.n to he held I uesday, June l'o, by; appointing: the following precinct! eh'ctii 'ii inspectors" Blue Precict 1 Nola Willis: precinct 2. Harry Fletcher.

Brown Precinct 1 Jesse L. Justice; precinct 2. J. A. Van Duyn; piveinet 3, Fred Masterson.

Brandywine precinct 1. Orlen Thomas; precinct 2. Riley Siders. Buck Creek Precinct 1, Walter Wright: precinct 2. Wm.

Humfleet. Green Precinct 1. Walter A. Jackson; precinct 2, 1. J.

Warrum. Center Precinct 1, Wm. Bussell; precinct 2, Clarence alker: precinct James O. Scott; precinct 4, George W. Morehead: precinct 5, Win Mrinev nrerinct fi Will.

Fls- jbury; precinct 7. Lawrence Wood; I precinct 8. S. S. Boots.

Jackson -Precinct 1. M. N. Hittle; precinct 2. Oscar Adkins.

Sugar Creek Precinct I. James Snodgrass; precinct 2, Scott Bran- tienourg; precinct uuimuiu is- termeyer. Vernon Precinct 1. A. T.

Rash; precinct 2. Wm. C. Van Laningham; precinct 3. R.

C. M. Smith. Gas bills are now due. or before June 10th and Call on save the discount.

4d 't i Advert Uem ent. For Sale. A fine Polled Durham bull. Wm. Furry.

7dl-wi Advertisement. John Souder will plant about five acres of potatoes. The ground he intended to put in tomatoes he will put in corn. Mr. and Mrs.

Homer Smith and daughter, Mildred, attended the wedding of their niece. Miss Blanch to Russell Milligan. near-New Castle Tuesday. An Unusual Sight. vait pulled the Ford car procession, said it was the first time he ever saw a Ford pulled in.

NOTICE TO COUNTY COUNCIL NI TAXPAYERS Notice is hereby given that the officers of Hancock count v. Indi- jana. have filed with the auditor of said county their estimates of ad- 1 1 I i I on 1011,11 expense inr uie year iyij and the county council is ordered to meet in the auditor's office on June 10. 1917, at 9 o'clock a. m.

to pass upon the same. Expense of elections i.5O3.00 Heating 2 600.00 Expense of Burials 1.000.00 Harvey J. Rhue, Paul ogg. Rex Katterty. i ranK i.

1 T-l. T- 1. "PPIPr a' nui Kt eonestiav in ireencasue ano ai- tended the annual banquet of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity last night. Master Charles Allen, son of Dr. cpr sanitarium at Spencer.

Indiana, Spencer. Indi; his family soon 'and will move Come to the Columbia hotel, where you can get first class board and room for $6 per week. 6di Adver.tl?ement. A fireless cooker means a cool kitchen and warm food. Cooked with the gas turned off two-thirds of the time.

See demonstration at Gas office. Interstate Public Ser vice Co. Advertisement. 7dl Mrs. F.

Meisel. of New Castle, was in Greenfield todav looking after somo husine matters. She reports! and Mrs. J. L.

Allen, who has been'w-aste in the home. seriously ill for a week, is p. Later, aid in the formation of but very tearfully regret his inabil-lffome Guards. ity to accept the invitation to attend of defend' the Tom Thumb Wedding tomor- 7, i Work in Harmony With State and National Council In Many Useful Ways. The conditions of modem warfare are such that national, state, county, municipal jmd individual resources mut be co-ordinated.

To that end there are I a Coun-ci! of National Defense composed of the Secretarie of War. Navy, Interior. Agriculture. Commerce aii-1 Lalor. aided by a Civilian Committee of seven; State Councils of Defense appointed by the Governors; and (3) County Councils of Defense appointed by the judges of the circuit courts and composed eaeh of seven members, including a woman and a representative of labor.

It is expected that the Stata Council will act under the adice of jthe Council of National Defense and that the County Councils will like Iwi'se act under the advice of tho State Council. Among the things which the County Council will consider aro ithe following: 1. Promote the patriotic spirit of 'the people and seek to edueato them as to the magnitude of tho ahead. 2. Aid in recruiting fur the National Guard.

3- in for ular army. the reg- 4- i getting idle workmen T.oan. 6. Aid the county committees that are engaged in the promotion of farming. 7.

Urge the production to the utmost of staple. food crops. 8. Conduct camnaiens to reduco null appuniieu TiUll Sample, met at the office of tho iJudge Wednesday evening and ef- ifected the follow ing organization: Orner Jackson; -vice- i.nairman. chairman.

Albert L. secretary. F. Harrison Warner: chair- 1 'ew' Sanitation and Medicine, Dr. -A.

ausuce I'UOHCUV ana Co-ordination of Societies. Mrs. Howard T. Roberts: Legal, Omer Jackson: Food Supply. Conservation and Industrial Survey, John Souders: Survey of Man Power and Labor, F.

H. Warner: Protection and Transportation, Elbert L. Ty-ner. The board urges upon all persons who can possibly do so. to invest in Liberty Loan Bonds.

These Bonds 'are as good as a Gold or ilver Cer- tificate: indeed, better, because yon pay no tax on them, and they draw cent, interest. There-a business investment there is none better and you will aid your country by subscribing. The subscription books are now open and applications for bonds will continue to be received until Juna 15, next, subject to the closing of said books at an earlier date at the discretion of the secretary and treasury. Applications must be accompanied by a payment of 2 per cent of the amount of bonds subscribed for. Notice of Sleeting.

All members of the Hancock County Horse Thief Detective As sociation are hereby notified to at tend its regular meeting, to be held the farmers' room in the court house, at Greenfield, Indiana, at one o'clock p. Saturday, June 9, 1917. Charles L. Tindall. Sec'y.

5d4-wl Advertisement. Mrs. Will Scott and daughter, Agnes, spent Wednesday in Green-castle visiting friends and attending the commencement at De-Pauw University. TCS WEATHER. Probably fair tonight and Friday.

Not much change in temperature. row. Wanted Lady for office Experience not necessary. at Pennsylvania station. Advertisement.

work. 1 Kin. all the factories running at John Souder to the garage here! Castle and a great deal of repair todav. A stranger who saw the! i i i GREENFIELD DEMOCRATS niPn various committees TO DISTRICT CONYEN'TION WfIV appointed as follows: l'inanc-A larse number of Greenfield andiaI and Military Affairs. Albert L.

son. of Greenfield, and Mrs. counl" democrat attend ed tho district convention nt fnni fewlkridRe City today, to nominate a candidate for Congressman to suc ceed the late l. Comstock. Cabbage and tomato plants for sale.

Phone 464 Red. Dawilla Spannuth. 5dtf. Advertisement. Opportunity to Register.

Countv Clerk H. E. Wilson re ceived word from the Governor's office today that a further opportunity had been given anyone who "Mor of thoroughbred andF of Briice3 5Q00 i University at Bloomington, IT1" years' Expense of Poor" 50.00 for any reason failed to register on3 1-2 per Tuesdav. to do so. In some sec-! fore, as Auditor, Hancock County, Indiana.

nuuy U1 visiting Mr. and Mrs. Earl Jes- Amos, oi inaianapoiis, were guesis a i i of James Curry and family. days last week. Little Florinda Stant is sick with the measles.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hutton entertained several relatives at dinner Monday. Mr.

and Mrs. Ardie Rreece and babv. of Greenfield. visited over Sunday with Rude Breece and wife. Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Dye and children and Mrs. Wm. Parker, of Indianapolis, were guests one day this week of Mr. ami Mrs.

Hudson Smith. i i i 1 1 sup. Mrs James Ranp of Tndiananolis. visuea ner granamomer, mrs. Jennie Short, Sunday.

Mrs. Vestal and daughter, of Knightstown, were guests Tuesday night and Wednesday of Rev. Gates and family and attended the Epworth League entertainment on Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs.

Wm. Hutton were at Indianapolis Tuesday. The Children's day entertainment will be held at the church Sunday evening. Wayne and Pauline Newman, of Rushville, are visiting here with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

Rude Breece. The funeral of Mrs. Laura Black will be at the home, northwest of town, Friday afternoon. Interment at Philadelphia cemetery. NOTICE To Those Who Registered.

You may be called for service at a woik gomg on as a resmi oi me c- clone a few weeks ago. THINKS SIfEEP RAISING IS A PROFITABLE BUSINESS William Furry, of rural route 4, one of the best known stock men in Hancock county, and who is espe cially well posted in high standard draft horses and boron srhhrpH was in Greenfield Thursday, iln talking about the sheen busi- nfs said 1,0 novfM' SPPn wo1 so hih as ll 1S now- He was a breeder, raiser "on many prizes on his sheep. Ai tins particular time he is not raising sheep, but he thinks it is a profitable business at the present prices. Mr. Furry is giving his attention exclusively at this time to draft horses.

Wanted To buy a good Jersey cow with second or third calf. Rankin McClarnon, Charlottesville, route 1. 7d2 Advertisement. WHY NOT THEATRE "THE GARDEN OF ALLAH. Tonight makes history at the Why Not.

being the opening of a two days" engagement of "The Garden of Allah." the most spectacular 12-reel play in existence at the present time. The price, 25 cents, is extremely I'ow when comparing the magnificence and size of the 'I mi ill ill This i Croon ialrl' first opportunity to see one of the super productions in its home theater, and with the price so ex tremely low the management of the Why Not feels that it has done its part for its patrons by bringing this noted play to this city. There will be both afternoon and evening shows. Special music. Performances start at 2:15 and 8:00 o'clock.

All seats, 25 cents. Hons, floods made it impossible for! the men to get to the places of reg istration and the time was extend- ed for that reason Registered Bulls For Sale. For Sale Two registered Shorthorn bulls. Ed. C.

Pauley, Greenfield, route 8. 6dtf. Advertisement THE RILEY SIRS. VERNON CASTLE. Tonight we present the big program, America's greatest patriotic drama, Mrs.

Vernon Castle in "Pnfrin "Alias TVemethis The nic- ture of the hour, one of thrills and more thrills and truly American. We then take you a trip by the Ford Travelogues. Then Pathe News Current Events, the Wake- up America demonstration in Boston; the launching of the big U. S. State and a successful teacher in the Ot-j terbein high school On account of the illness of the bride's mother, the ceremony was performed at the home of the groom's brother, at Indianapolis.

It was a complete surprise to everyone, even to the home folks, as they left about eighty-thirty a. m. by auto to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. A.

B. Good. Mrs. Good being a college chum of Miss Eastes. A bountiful dinner was served at high noon and at 2:30 Rev.

N. P. Frances, pastor of the U. B. church, performed the ceremony.

After a six o'clock dinner, given for them by I. J. Good, president of Indiana Central University, and a brother of the groom, they returned to the bride's mother, Mrs. Rosa Eastes. Although they were all smiles, no one knew they were married until the Greenfield Reporter showed the printed words the fol lowing Wednesday Marriage i Licenses: James R.

Good to Beryl Eastes." anmaj I ll A lior.w-.T- a 1 1 1 ill rvn1-A Vi n.M Ail'. iirir.v TflJi- vlll lllctlt-- IvXirJIL home at Otterbein, where Mr. Good will resume the teaching of History and Industrial Arts in the high school at that place after September 1st. The best wishes of a host friends are extended to them. of Subscribe for The Reporter, i 7wi Advertisement.

In Memorium. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother, Mary J. Pauley, who departed this life three years ago today. We miss thee from our home, dear mother. We miss thee from thy place, A shadow o'er our life is cast, We miss the sunshine of thy We miss thy kind and willing hand, Thy fond and earnest care; Our home is dark without thee, We miss thee everywhere.

Her Children. CAdvertlMmeat.) Advertised Letters. Following is a list of letters uncalled for in the postoffice at Greenfield, June 7, 1917: Mr. Charles Burk, Mr. Arthur Boyd (3), Nenrick's Garage, Mrs.

Agnes Johnson, Benj. Kleiman, Mr. C. C. Murry, Mrs.

Hattie McMain, Mr. Earl McCarty, Mr. E. A. Oakley, Mrs.

R. R. Richey, Mr. E. P.

Richey, Mr. Noah Studebaker. dreadnaughts; soldiers in camp; the making of a soldier and everything up to the minute. Also a big double comedy, Harry Mack in "Bullies and Bullets," and Max Linder in "Max in a Difficult Position." And in addition a cartoon comedy at the finish. Six big reels.

Five cents to everybody. CAOraraiMgiSBt) any time. Have you a good photograph to leave with those whose hearts are with you? If not, you should see us without delay. The Pierson Studio. 7d6-wl Persons calling for above letters will please say "advertised." Wm.

A. Service, P. M. 'l if 3.