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1" "TOE UNION TIIE CONSTITUTION TIIE RIGHTS Or THE PEOPLE." VOLUME 115 II I THURSDAY MORNING, NOVKMBElTiiB. 1918. NUMBEIt 1 The Unveiling of Riley Statue. Greenfield celebrated the unveiling of the beautiful memorial statue of James Whitcomb Riley on Tuesday last with appropriate ceremonies. The unveiling was one of the most interesting days in Greenfield's Msl cry and brought to the city many visitors of National reputation.

Hundreds of old Greenfield hoys and girls from afar came home to pay a farewell tribute to the poet and friend who fell asleep last year. Time has fallen heavily upon the boys of Riley's Greenfield A Calling Account Uill Protect your funds from loss Systematize your financial affairs. Strengthen your credit Give you a helpful acquaintance to the bank. Accounts of business men and others who desire to maintain fair average balances will have considerable attention. Courteous treatment and strictly confidential.

CAPITAL STATE BANK New Cases. The MeCray Cemetery vs. Lorenzo Cook, appropriation of land for cemetery purposes. Margaret C. Haugh vs.

Guy J. Haugh, complaint for divorce. Venued from Marion county. Mary I). Kline vs.

Indiana Trust Company, complaint for misrepresenting sale of agency. Venued from Marion county. Hoard of Children's Guardians of Hancock county, Indiana, vs. Dudley W. YY'ainscott.

Fred YY'ainseott. Marshall YY'ainseott and Luther YY'ainseott, for 1 ossession of children. Edwin H. Howard, executor of the last will and testament of Elvira Gooding, vs. Clay Paul Gooding, petition to sell real estate to pay debts.

Gttad Citizenship A bank account makes a good citizen. That's a broad assertion but it is universally true. A good citizen is one who is Independent, self-supporting. and who does things condusive to thehest interests of the community. The man who has a bank account is independent, he Is thrifty, he is able to pay his way and he contributes to the general wealth of his community.

His funds are in circulation. He pays taxes and helps to make things go. Likewise a mm who has money and property in a community is anxious to see that the community prospers. We pull for the man with a bank account. The Citizens BanK A FINANCIAL STRONGHOLD DGHDZD LICENSED HONEY LENDER Loans of $300 or less secured by mortgage on nel eetate or personal property or any other good note.

Office open six days every week In year. CORYDON W. MORRISON WEST MAIN STREET, GREENFIELD. PHONK 654. A.

0. DEERING, AUCTIONEER Over twelve years' experience and conducted over 1,000 sales. Will appreciate your sale and guarantee the best of service. Call me at my expense. Bell Main 6216.

Office 318 Hume-Mansur Indianapolis, Indiana Aui. lr.tf and friends repaired to the reception at the Riley home. The ceremonies were complete in every way, and the people of Greenfield appreciated the many kind things said abcHJt the old home of James Whitcomb Hiley. The day was a happv oc, casfoii for many people, but through it all there a note of sadness, of keen regret, that Mr. Riley was not buried here.

Indianapolis has so vcrv much that it seems she should have boon big enough to let the ashes of the Hoosier poet rest lmre ar home among his old friends. His father, mother and brothers lie here, and it was Mr. Rilev's wish that he be buried here also, but his wishes were carried ami he rests today alone away out on a hill in a cemetery that is barren and Court Notes. In the matter of the petition by George YY. Harker et for a drain, trial on remonstrance, the court finds that the report is according to law; that the proposed work is of public utility: that the benefits will exceed the costs and damages.

Assessment and report confirmed and drain ordered established. Charles Hoone is made superintendent of construction. YY. R. Johnston vs.

Albert Luse et suit on account, demand $irn. The court being disqualified for the reason that he was an attorney in the case, by agreement of parties Arthur C. Van-Duyu is appointed special judge. Portland Drain Tile Company, a orporation. s.

Thomas H. New et complaint on account, demand Defendants offer to confess judgment for $110 and costs. Caleb Moncrief, administrator of the estate of Mary Moncrief. vs. J.

Walter Fisk et on note. Demand $200. Eldon Robb appointed trial judge, the court being disqualified. Lewis Grost vs. John Porter et petition to quiet title.

Submitted to court, evidence heard, finding for plaintiff quieting title to real estate as prayed. May Wheatley vs. Willaim YY'heatley, petition for divorce. Submitted to court, evidence heard. "finding: for plaintiff for divorce.

James S. Finnell vs. Margaret Fin-nell. petition for divorce. Submitted to court, evidence heard.

fiuJing for plaintiff for divorce, name of defendant changed to Margaret Spilker. The Ohio and Indiana Stone and Lime Company vs. Everett McMahai; for accounting and receiver. Submitted to court and John H. Hinehman.

temporary receiver, named as permanent receiver. Daniel vs. Cert rude Wilkins. petition for divorce. Submitted to evidence heard, finding for plaintiff for divorce as praved.

State of Indiana vs. Adriel Trout, grand larceny. Defendant waives arrest, enters a plea of guilty to the charge of net it larceny. On the plea the court finds that defendant is IS eais of ago and sentences him to tthe State Reformatory at Jef fersom ille for a term of one to eight years and assesses his fine at and disfr: n-e' uses him for one ear. State of Indiana vs.

Arthur Jones, grand larceny. Waives rrrest. enters a plea of guilty to petit larcenv, finding that he is 1 years of age, then same finding as in case of State vs. Trout, above. St ue of Indiana vs.

Dan Hurton. grand larceny. YY'aives arrrest. enters a idea of guilty to petit larceny, court finds him to be 1 years of age. rest of firoing same as State vs.

above. State of Indiana vs. Virgil YY'ebb. attempt to commit felony. Trial by a jury, that returned the following verdict: "We, the jury, find the defendant was a person of unsound mind at as most-ot them have passed, in one small near the statue stood Cap tain Henry Snow, who went, away from Greenfield with Captain Reuben A.

Riley's company at the opening of the Civil war; John Davis and his brother, Isaac Davis, boyhood friends of the poet, and members of the old band: YYill Meek, who knew Riley bet-tern than all the rest; Jerry Martin, Ed Howard. Milt Morris, Sam Millikan and friends who Inspired dreds of his lines. Raker, too, standing To this little band Lee Dawson and other boyhood the poet in was Polk near the group, and other old friends ho passed away, Riley owed a very great debt, because they inspired him and encouraged him at the most crucial perftid of his life. They loved him in the days before his fame, because he was just Jim Riley. The statue is one of the finest in the West and is almost a perfect likeness of the poet.

Mrs. Richards, the sculptress, was showered with congratulations and was the center of admiration of the large crowd which greeted her when she was presented by William Dudlev Foulke. When the flag was drawn from the statue by Master George Reamer Davis, revealing the standing figure of the beloved Hoosier poet, the wave of appreciation and satisfaction was universal. It was a trying time for the lady who had worked months to model the figure of the poet for her work was to be viewed now by her greatest critics, old friends of Mr. Riley, and people who knew him very well indeed.

She watched the expressions of the people from her seat on the platform waiting for that wave of sympathy. It came and when the approval was so univer sal, Mrs. Richards knew that her work had passed the greatest test. Possibly the most sincere compliment to her came trom the little group or ohl boyhood friends, who watched the un veiling with deepest emotion ami interest. YY'hen the flag fell.

ro.e:iling the smiling features of the poof, one of the little group was heard to remark, "Hy Gad, bovs, that's Jim liilev to a t-y-t." Another interesting group of visi tors, was seated on the platform. They were William Dudley Foulke, poet and publicist, who came as chairman of the unveiling ceremonies; Wilbur D. Nesbit, poet, journalist and author, la) came a great distance to honor tbe city with his presence. Mr. Nesbit formerly lived in Anderson ami a number of old friends greeted him in Greenfield; William Lowe Rryan.

the president, of Indiana University: Dr. George 11. Gross, the president of Do-Pauw I'nivctsity: Horace Ellis. 1 1nstate Superintendent of Public Instruction; Mrs. Myra Richards, the sculptress; Jap Miller, the mayor of Hrook-lyn.

an old friend of the poet, and many other well known people. In the section reserved for visitors dirctly in front of the statue were many well known people. A few of those recognized by the crowd were Kin Hubbard, the well known Indiana cartoonist and originator of the Abe Mat tin; YY'illiam HerseheU. the poet, whose lines in the Indianapolis News are popular in this city; Mrs. Grace Julian Clark, speaker, wri'er and leader of movements in the interest of Hoosier wonnn: C.

llobbs. publisher of Mr. Riley's poems: Mrs. Ona H. Talbot.

Mr. Henry Eit.l and Miss Eitcl, and many ot iters well known in 1 loosicrdom. Meredith Nicholson was taken ill at the last moment and could not appear. His place was not filled on the programme. One of the greatest disappointments of the day was caused by the illness of George Ade.

who at the h'st moment wired that he would be unable to attend. The school children, over I. iioo strong, marched to the stand eager to atch a glimpse of George Ade v. horn they had planned to give a rousing reception. Their disappointment was great, but unable to suppress their enthusiasm they turned their applause to Jap Milh r.

Tin also paid Mr. YY'ilbur D. Nesbit a glowing compliment when he appeared, as his poem I "Your Flag and My Flag" is recited over and over again with Rilev's poems in the schools. The Indianapolis Newsboys' hand shortly after 2 o'clock marched to th Riley high school, where the children from all of the schools in the city had bet assembled, and escorted th-ni to the place alloted them near the statue. It was a simlar parade to that of a few-years ago when they strewed the path of Mr.

Riley with flowers as he entered the city presented him with a loving cup. In the line of march were grandchildren of the1 friends of the beloved poet. The Indianapolis Newsboys" Hand, one of the enjoyable features of the clay, was again welcomed to the city. This famous organization We Will ray the Highf-st MARKET TRICE In rush for your POULTRY and EGGS "When you have poultry or epgs to sell ee us for the beet prices. Thone 176 and we will come and pet the same.

SIMON SOLOTKIN Enst Main Greenfield, Intl. Next Interurban Depot. Death of Michael Zapf. Michael Zapf, aged GO years, died Saturday afternoon of influenza at his home east of Mohawk. He was a well known farmer, having lived for a number of years near Cumberland.

He moved from there to Jackson township and to the home where he died about two years ago. lie leaves a widow and six children, four boys and two girls. Two of the boys are in the army, one in France and the other in New York. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. Hurial was in the German Evangelical cemetery, near Cumberland.

Real Estate Transfers. J. Clark Smith to Hiram Shuler. lot Hinohman's addition to Greenfield, $1. Albert Armstrong to YY illiatn P.

Ware. 30 acres in brown township, YY. P. Ware to Albert Armstrong, 11 acres in Jackson township, $2,500. The Greenfield Hanking Company to Greenfield Hanking Company, lot r2, blk.

1 original plat to Greenfield. Herman C. Hill to Matilda Lanfer. SO ores in Hrandywine township. fin.COO.

Contributions of the Schools. The pupils of the Greenfield schools lid their part in the war work. Their -onti ihnt ions to the allied war work amounted to divided as fol- ow High School Departmental dncoln "i T.02 Washington LGS East Greenfield 2.00 Total Death of Alvin Sipe. A 1 in Sine, aged 37 years, died at the Methodist Hospital. Indianapolis, last Sunday, where tie nail neen lor some time taking treatment for knl-nev trouble.

He is survived by his wite. The body was brought home and i i. were? he'-l at the YY mv P.raneh M. E. i rl efi-i afternoon, conducted by Rev.

ianklin. The burial was at the YY'il-low Hranch cemetery. Automobile Stolen. Automobile thieves entered the va rate of Mrs. Mary E.

Reedy, at Maxwell, some time after 10 o'clock Saturday night and took a seven-passenger Huick automobile. The machine was not missed 'until Sunday afternoon A toward of $H0 is offered tor the recovery of the machine and for the (at 'pare and conviction ff the thieves. Ribs Broken. George McCray. living on the Isaac W.

Day farm, in Green township, met with an accident Friday that will put him out of the corn shucking business the rest of the season, lie was in the field gathering- corn when one of the horses kicked him. breaking two ribs. Dr. Ellinghnm. of Eden, as called and reduced the fracture.

The conference of the members of thoarious Christian churches of the count which was to have been held at Charlottesville yesterday, was postponed indefinitely on account of the influenza condition. The time of holding the conference will be announced la'er. Miss Forest Mason, daughter of Judge ami Mrs. Robert L. Mason, of tin's ity, has been made a member of the Dramatic Club, of the Randolph-Macon Woman's College, at- Lynchburg.

where she is a student. She was one of fifteen selected from a class of sixty five. Last Sundav fire destroyed the house on the farm of John E. Smith, southeast of Greenfield. The house was occupied by Claude Custer and family, and the house and contents were a total loss, but were covered by insurance.

Increases Price. After December 1 the price of the Indianapolis Star will be. single cony, cents: Sunday edition. cents: by carrier, daily, per week. 12 cents: daily and Sunday, per week.

20 cents. Robert F. Reeves. Government agent and clerk of the local conscription board, with Private Clare Smith, is making out a complete report of the work of the local board during its existence. It is an enormous job.

In connection with our we carry a fine line of FAMILY CnCCGrciCO at popular prices. Call in and see our stock g. Li GnrJAW West Min Street GREENFIELD, INOtANA This is Thanksgiving. Christmas will be here in four weeks. The Odd Fellows had work in the second degree Friday night.

Horn, to Mr. and Mrs. Ira McXew, of Montrose. a baby boy. Horn, to Mr.

and Mrs. Martin F. Samuels, of Route a baby girl. The Duo Decern Club met with Miss "red Walker Tuesday evening. iany farmers will complete their corn gathering for the year this week.

Several from here attended the boxing contest at Tomlinson Hall. Indianapolis, Saturday night. The county commissioners met in special session Friday afternoon to allow the election claims. Justices of the peace and constables elected at the late election will take their places January 1. The Missionary Society of the Pres-hvterkin church met with Mrs.

J. P. Hlack Tuesday afternoon. Heginning Monday. December 2.

the Indiana Haily Times will be cents a topy instead of 2 cents, the present price. The Country Literary Club held an all-day meeting yesterday at the home of Misses Emma and Laura Harnell. in Hlue River tow nship. The congregation of the Christian hnrch will e.ive a reception tomorrow evening to their pastor and wife. Rev.

and Mrs. A. K. YY rent more. Relatives received cards and letters from Claude New Wednesday.

He is France, and this is the first news received from him for several months. I meeting of the Missionary So-letvof the Hresbjterian church, set afternoon and postponed, will meet 'with Mrs. J. P. Hlack tomorrow- afternoon.

The war is over. YY'hat about the new postoffice building for (Greenfield? Senator Watson and Congressman Elliott should cot in on the ground floor while the getting is good. The fire department was called to the homo of Samuel A. and John YY'ray, on West Main street. Sunday morning, to ut out a blaze on the roof.

The vote r.sod 1 the firemen The Monday Afternoon Sowing (Tib entertained at a oYlot dinner Friday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ora Mjers in honor of Mrs. Earl Jackson, who is to join Mr. son at Chillioet he.

mio. Rev. J. K. Mover, pastor of the Christian church at Fortville.

is closing his fourth year as paster of the clinch. T.ast week his cenreuation and church board voted unanimously to retain him for another voar. Sunday was the seventy-fourth anniversary of the birth of Sirs. Claris-a Hurt. It was an enjoyable one for lmr.

as a number of relatives and friend? were with her on the occasion at the borne of her grandson. Leroy Hurt, of North Pratt street. A letter from Hoy McKelvy. now France, dated November 4. says that everything with him Is going food, bavins? plenty to eat.

a cood lon to sleep and good times. Hoy can eirey it all and not grumble. They wtio having fine weather at that date. Removal of all remaining restrictions on construction work of all kinds by the war industrial board was announced Thursday night. All building operations of whatever character may rot proceed without permits either tiom the local hoard or State Council of Ivfenso.

Last Sunday was the anniversary of the birth of Adam Gillispie. of North state street. The event was celebrated by a birthday dinner and among Fie nit-of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. William Seddeu, of Johnson county, and Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Teeters, of "rnapolis. rthe Mrs. Margaret A. Williams, aged 63, of Wilkinson, died Sunday at the home of her daughter.

Mrs. McClammer, in Shirley, of influenza. She is survived by two sons. Ira Williams, of Knights-town, and Harvey J. Williams, of Cleveland, and two daughters, Mrs.

Frank Harlan, of Martinsville, and Mrs. McClammer, of Shirley. has been almost adopted by the people of thi city as it has appeared here time after time and is always welcome and appreciated. in the parlors of the Temple flub a short reception was held in which the invited guests were presented to a number of (Jreenfleld people. The Fodoraflon of Women's Clubs had this in charge, many of the city's host Known ladies were in the receiving line.

After the unveiling ceremonies Mrs. Julia W. Hiley held a reception at the edd Riley liomesteai', on Main street. The visitors were deliirhted with the quaint noss and charm of the old home. Mrs.

ltiley was assisted by a number of friends of this city. Shortly after 2 o'clock Mayor Ora Myers, in a few well chosen words, welcomed the invited git'sts to the city. He introduced the chairman of ceremonies. William Dudley Foulke. Mr.

Foulke read some original points to Mr. Riley. He spoke at length on the poet's gonitis, his mas-teiy of the sonnet and many associations with his friend. Mr. Foulke introduced Master (loot go Reamer Davis, who drew the ribbon that dropped the flag disclosing the stattte.

Mr. William A. Hough, of this city, recired "Trading doe." which was one of the pleasures of 'he afternoon. Mr. Ib-ugh is almost the equal of Mr.

Rib-y in the reading of the port's lines, as he imitates the voice, manner and inflections of the poet. He has recited this in (Ireenfietd on former occasions, but nr vcr better than on Tuesday last. William 1.. llryan was next introduced and spoke on the ereat debt we owe the famous Hi osier poet, his universal love for the children and the boner pa lil hy the great universities to Mr. Riley.

Horace HUis followed, and lie spoke on the subject of Riley and the school children. He closed his remarks reciting very effectively "Out to Old Aunt Mary's." Mr. I 'tl is made a charming address. Mr. Fotilk" next introduced Wilbur 1).

who tend his beautiful poem "In Mcntoiiam." This poem i given in the following stanzas. Mr. Nesbit was received most heartily by the large crowd and his reception at the oh-' of the poem wa almost an ova-t ion. IN MK.MORIAM. .1.

Mll-S Whit. lii VVIi'i' i- ti' Tti- t- trt h' iiins iiii'' It.O IiIim He i. i ll- f.M-'S m-- ef Thut thrill th- "if i'h ite ir rfum. Mill hi- s.ii.jr j--Ihks Thi man mii thPiF. i he l.fe'h.r 'h" hro'ik-.

Ila.t Um-lli Willi 111' Peek-', An.l th-- vilr.in? rhyme ef truth Tien lines lipf of Youth: Ape f.ui!.t, him not: hi- loiirt lent wmp- hi: who sanp of n.mmuii Tin- with honey Th' silv. re.i the Tie- fiien.lly the imt-sw ft prn-s Gave hail to him when ho rie; His w. th" Sunini. rs mti.I th" Spring This m.Mi ho of I). Hp-shrine.

I within tie honi" folks' IV art Is his hnml.l" art YV'hirti Blonfl'il th- every. lay An.l fcn" u-- Joy along th" To free our soul- of an.l thir)p This man who sane i ommon thine. The RoM'-n sonp of h.pveil Is oem luiilt of souls like his. huso ir.title soups re fashioni.l ef Uo.I's licht. an.l lauthttr.

life love VYh. re is pone? The I'hBtheninp miles Mae lur. .1 him to th" aft rw Wilbur I. X-sl it. Jap Miller was introduced to the crowd and spoke of his early associations with Mr.

Mr. Miller has lately returned from New York, where he was he puest of Mr. William A. Hrady at the first performance of Robf. McLausrhlln's play "Home Arrain." based on the home folks and stories of James Whitcomb Riley now running at the Playhouse.

Judge Jonas P. Walker accepted the statue in the name of the home folks and his chosen remarks were well received. Rev. Otto A. Trabue pronounced the invocation and Dr.

George R. Gross gave the benediction. The ceremonies of the unveiling closed and the guests A Fine Stallion To Be Sold For The Ked Cross. Mr l.uitc- Lindamood. of Rlue tow n-hip.

ha given bi fine draft st.tl'inn the American Kcd I'm-- att 1 Fritted War Work, to be -old at the combination sale at Kny Ji ftric-' livery -tables in thi- city, on in xt Satr relay. Tin- t- one of the tu -t draft hor--- in the county. This i- a 'ft on the part of Mr. Remember the- pro ceed- of tl i go to the American Rod Fro-- "ire I'tdted War Work, and it 1 ring- a big price for this vv. rt cao -c.

Loses Arm. Albert Fader, a well known young man of this city who enlisted in the i regular army ami vva among the first to cross tti" ocean, has lot an arln in service. I was in five of the heaviest battles, arid in the last he received a shrapnel wovnd in the arm. which made amputation nee esary. Ho a grandson of Mr.

and Mrs. William Marts, of South State stree t. Fverett McKovvn. the youngest son of Mr. anil Mrs.

Monroe McKown. of Jaekson dfe.l of influenza Wednesday morning. He was Ifi years of and was born and reared in Jackson township. Funeral services will be hell at the home at 1f o'clock Friday morning. Interment at Simmons cemf terv.

Situation Imnroves at Wilkinson. The schools and churches of Wilkinson will re-main closed this week on account of it fluetiza. The situation ha" improved, however, and it is expected that the bnn will be lifted December Only a few new cases have been reported recently. Commencing Ycurg. Two bovs.

aired 11 and 13. were arrested near Fortville some days asro by officers from Hamilton county and taken to Xoblesville to answer to the charee of srnnd larceny. It is allerred that they took a horse and bursry from a hitch New Cases at Fountatntown. Twenty-five new cases of influenza been report eel at Fountaintown since Monday. The town school has been ordered closed.

Ten children who attended Mondvv were found to be suffering from the malady. The tudcnt -idd'crs at Winona Lake. have been tran-ferreel t- Indranaprdi. I Ml ruction have been received from Washington to prnceeel with the traininsr. Several boys from thi- county arc 'tudent in this camp John J.

Rochford. a former Greenfield boy. for the past few years judsro of Room .1. superior court of Marion county, will relinquish the judeeship next Saturday. He will resume the practice of law.

Fnion Thanksgiving services were at the Rradley M. E. church this imornins The sermon was preached by Dr. Thompson, pastor of the Meth-. odlst Trotestant church.

The work of the circuit court under the guidance of Judge Jonas Walker, is making progress. t' time alleged in the affidavit that he committed upon prosecuting witness an assault. Jacob C. Hamilton, foreman." Contractor C. M.

Kirkpatrick with his force of men. A. S. Kirkpatrick. general superintendent: Roseoe Cox.

general forenjan: Sam P. Knight, sec-rotary: Raymond Harold, time keeper: John Meek. William Gamhrell. Lon Lowe. James Kirkpatrick and YY'ilson Slifer.

have returned home to Greenfield, having finished his fifteen miles of concrete along the National road through the western part of the county which is said to be the longest and best concrete road in Indiana. Cambridge Citv Tribune. F. M. Ponsler.

of Greenfield, a mo-torman on the T. I. E. traction line, and Mrs. Fannie Render, one of the popular clerks in the George W.

Williams Co. department store, were married Saturday night at o'clock by a Knightstovvn minister. Mr. Ponsler has two daughters, one of whom is married. Mrs.

Render has one daughter. Mrs. Stella McDermott. of Chicago. Knightstovvn Hanner.

Elect Officers. The Associated Charities of this city has elected officers for the coming vrar as follows: President Mrs. H. Collier. Vice President Mrs.

J. At. Larimore. Secretary Mrs. IT.

Hrooks. Assistant Secretary Mrs. J. F. Mitchell, Sr.

Treasurer W. H. Hottsford. Three hunters, two from Greenfield and one from Indianapolis, bagged seventy-two rabbits in this county one dav last week..