Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 146, Decatur, Adams County, 15 June 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAI lY DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 146

MEET NEXT WEEK County Superintendents’ Annual Session I t TO DISCUSS VARIOUS SUBJECTS Program Includes Discussion of Op1 eration of School Book Companies —Also Agriculture Study. Various subjects of interest to the county superintendents and the school patrons of the state will be discussed by the county superintendents, who have been called to hold their fifty-third semi-annual meeting June 19 and 20, in Room 67 of the state house. The program for the meeting, which has just ben finished by a committee consisting of Samuel Scott, of Jeffersonville, president of the superintendents' association, and William Clem, of South Bend, secretary of the association, includes a discussion of the operation of school book companies holding contracts in the state under the new law. The superintendents will be paid their per diem for attending. An effort will be made to get all of the ninety-two cgunty superintend- ■ ents in the state to attend the meeting. A special effort will be made to interest the superintendents in agriculture as a study in the country schools as well as in a study of the relations between the country school and community life. Supt. Baird will attend the meetings. o LIGHT IS DAWNING On Professional Dentists of Indiana i SPEECH OF GREAT THINKER ■ In Which He Shows How the Adver tiser Even in Denistry is Geti ting the Money — I A report of the proceedings of the State Dental association, now in ses- ’ sion at Indianapolis, indicates that a great light has dawned on the dentists who have been lying back in the ( shade of the code of ethics which for- ; bids advertising while their business was drifting away to advertisers. “Something just must be done,” said ( one dentist in a tear strained voice. j “Here we legitimates are slaving our lives out trying to make both ends ( meet with hardly enough spare money to keep our touring cars in repair, I while the other fellows,” referring to ' the unethicals. “are hiring express , wagons to carry their coin to the banks. It's not right; it’s not just.” In bringing his fist down on the table by way* of emphasis his two-carat diamond cut a severe gash in the varnish. “Bravo," exclaimed another dentist who looked as if he didn't have $50,000 to his name. “We must educate the people to the fact that we are the ones ' to patronize. Why, just let me tell you fellows something. A few years ago, in this very town. I staked a friend of mine, also a dentist, to $lO and he went to Chicago and got a job in a quack establishment. Today he is drawing a cool SIOO a week doing what. —simply talking victims into paying unheard of prices for their dental work. His firm will advertise a big cut on teeth —uppers and lowers for $1.98, or something like that. The victims almost break down the doors pushing and crowding before opening time. Then this friend of mine shows them a few hundreds sets alreadymade and ready to wear and offers them their choice at the bargain price. It's not once in ten times that a man or woman will find a fit, but while they are clawing over the assortment trying the teeth on he gets in his work of explaining to them that there are certain peculiarities in the formation of their mouths that make it necessary that they have their teeth made to order instead of taking a ‘hand-me-down’ set. In the end they give in and get soaked." It is expected that in time it will seap into the skull of the State Dental association that It pays to advertise. Ethics are all right for dentists and doctors who have nothing in the »ay of ability to offer the public, but the man who has something to offer should let the people know it.

GERMAN TELEPHONE COMPANY Held Annual Meeting and Elected Officers. Monday, June 10th, the German Telephone company held its annual meeting, among other things electing new officers for the coming year. The election resulted as follows: John Barger, president; William Benika, vice president; D. C. Huffman, secretary; Robert Stewart, treasurer; Jesse Stoneburner, manager. The treasurer’s report was very acceptable and shows the company has in 204 phones, 200 miles of wire, and 65 miles of poles. The plant is in good condition and the demand for phones is greater than the company can, at this time, accommodate. Over $6,000 of stock has already been sold among the farmers on the line, the entire outfit being owned and managed by the farmers using the instruments. Os the stockholders, the greater number live in Preble and Kirkland townships. COURT HOUSE NEWS Averages for French, Hartford, Monon, Etc. THIS IS ST MARYS DAY A Marriage Lic e nse Issued—Four November Grand Jury Indictments Published.

The county board of review yesterday averaged personal property as follows: French township—lmplements, $56.21; household goods $26.66; wagons, $24.13; horses, $76.57; cattle, $14.08; hogs, $3.63; sheep, $3.07. Hartford —Implements, $60.84; household goods, $24.50; wagons, $18.21; horses, S9O; cattle, $20.73; hogs, $3.84; sheep, $3.90. Monroe—lmplements, $35; household goods, $26.26; wagons, sll.82; horses, $82.24; cattle, $13.19; hogs, $4.36; sheep, $2.34. Wabash —Implements, S3B; household goods, $18.25; wagons, $11.80; horses, $53.57; cattle, $16.76; hogs, $3.67; sheep, $2.87; This concludes all the averages excepting in Jefferson township, on which the board was busy today. Today was "kick day” for St. Marys township. Several objections to the appraisement are made each day. A marriage license has been issued to Clynton M. Phymarson and Laura B. Odell, of Geneva. Grand jury indictments have been filed as follows: State vs. Samuel Smith, true name unknown, allowing minors to play pool. State vs. Reuben Wolling, neglect of child. State vs. Peter Frank, selling liquor on Sunday. State vs. Frank Bogner, allowing persons in saloon on Sunday. These were all November indictments. o DIDN’T PAY HIS DOG TAX. And Nick Vandewater Had to Pay a Fine. Nick Vandewater, an employee at the city water works, was arrested last evening by Marshal Green on a charge filed alleging that Vandewater was harboring a dog that he had not turned in to either the assessor or trustee for taxation, which was contrary to the forms of the statute governing such cases. Mr. Vandewater was arraigned immediately after his arrest before Squire J. H. Smith, where he acknowledged his guilt, saying that at the time the assessor was around and listed his property, that he asked him nothing concerning a dog. The court, however, found that Vandewater was guilty and gave him the usual dose of a dollar and costs. Vandewater stayed the docket and was released. _o— WILL GO EAST. Frank Hankins informed us this morning that he had sold and disposed of all his household goods and effects and expected to leave some time next week for the East where he would make his future home. During his stay here Hankins proved a worthy citizen and made a host of friends who will be sorry to learn of his action. We certainly wish Mr. Hankins success in hjs new home.

W. S. Hughes was in Ossian yesterday and erected a new monument in the Ossian cemetery for Henry Kreigh. —Bluffton Banner.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening, June 15, 1907.

TO MARRY SOON Charming Adams County Girl to be the Bride FT. WAYNE MAN THE GROOM Miss ClaHa Mumma and Mr. Aber Will Plight Their Vows in a Few Days. Miss Clara Mumma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Mumma, residing three miles north of the city, who has for several months past been employed in a factory at Elkhart, will become the wife of Carl Aber, of Ft. Wayne in a few days. The bride-to-be has lived in this county all her life and is well and favorably known in this community, she having been prominent in social circles in the neighborhood in which she lived. Her many friends will join the Democrat in wishing for her all the happiness that the future can hold. The groom to be, Mr. Aber, is a conductor in the Pennsylvania yards at Ft. Wayne and is held in the highest esteem of all who know him. The couple will reside at Ft. Wayne. Miss Josephine Mumma, a sister of the bride-to-be left today to be present when the ceremony is performed, but for some reason would not disclose the exact date it would occur. o Mr. Banty, of Willshire, w-as a business caller in our city yesterday and returned to his home last night. harrOrchard The Subject of Spokane Preacher’s Sermon A TRUE WESTERN ROMANCE Disclosed When a Young Engine e r Was Injured and His Fair Bride Rode 700 Miles to Visit Him. • Spokane, Wash.. June 15. —Rsv. Dr. Oliver W. Van Osdel. pastor of First Baptist church and founder of the Baptist Young People's Union of America, which will have its 16th international convention in Spokane, July 4 to 7, preaching on the subject, "What Think Ye of Harry Orchard?" said among other things: “Unless the prosecutors in the case now on trial at Boise can bring testimony to corroborate that of Harry Orchard. I do not think the jury can put much dependence in his confession. When a man confesses that he is a thief, a liar, a bigamist and has committed arson in addition to being a murderer, it seems to me that any body of men would have to make allowance in accepting his testimony. He excuses himself by saying that he was hired, a fact I am not here either to assert or deny. It is said he is a horrible man, and I should not be surprised if he is a monster.”

Spokane, Wash., June 15.—Injuries sustained by Robert McFarland, a young railroad engineer stationed at Lewistown, Mont., in being thrown from his horse, disclosed the romance of his marriage with Miss Fannie Morris, daughter of a wealthy stockman in the Big Horn basin of Wyoming, who rode 700 miles to meet her love. The story was told in the hospital, where McFarland is a patient. The bride told the superintendent that her parents would not consent to the wedding, so she left home on a pony on the long ride, which occupied three weeks over rough country. Her best day’s ride was 80 miles made the last day of the trip. The bride is 20 years of age. She is an expert w*ith the rifle and revolver, and can duplicate any feat in horsemanship performed by a cowboy. She is a friend of Col. William F. Cody, who recently invited her to join his wild west show, but her father would not consent. —o— Redkey, with the loss of natural gas as light and fuel, is making arrangements for the installation of a municipal light plant. At the same time, it is expected that a waterworks system, something that has been needed in the town for many years, will also be installed.

AN ERIE MAN IS HONORED. Received Degree of Doctor of Engineering from Kentucky College. Vice-president J. M. Graham, the head of the engineering department of the Erie railroad, has recently had conferred upon him by his alma mater, the Kentucky state college, the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering. This is a signal honor in recognition of his services in scientific engineering, as the pioneer in the field of improvement in grade reductions in railroading to increase train loads and so materially reduce operating expenses. The work which earned this honor was done by Dr. Graham while chief engineer of the Baltimore & Ohio and Erie roads, exemplified on the latter by the Guymard cut-off and tunnel plan, and the grade reductions secured in the Cuba-Hunts cut-off in the western part of New York state. But eight other men have been honored with this degree in this country so far as can be ascertained. BON VOYAGE PARTY Given for Mesdames Dorwin and Studabaker CHURCH AND SOCIETY DOINGS Delightful Birthday Surprise Party for Little Bertha Fledderjohann —Other News. By Perle Burdg. Mrs. Dorwin and Mrs. Jennie Studa-

baker were the honored guests at a seven o'clock dinner last evening given by Mrs. Dorwin’s daughter, Mrs. C. A. Dugan at her home on Monroe street to a large party of ladies. A large bow*l of white carnations mingled with fern leaves was the simple yet beautiful decorations of the dining room. The guests found their places by matching picture cards, an interesting plan. The dinner which was served in five courses was elegant. The favors of the evening were pink carnations. After the dinner the ladies remained until a late hour enjoying a social chat. Those who were present were: Mesdames Henry Hite, D. D. Heller, Fred Schafer, H. S. Porter, Marie Hollawy, James Crabbs, Victoria Hill, Robert Blackburn, R. B. Allison, Louise Rout, Helen Blosson, Elizabeth Morrison, Kate Champer, William Dorwin. A. R. Bell, W. J. Meyers, Eliza DeVilbiss, J. N. Niblick, R. D. Peterson, S. M. Dorwin. Jennie Studebaker, M. B. Miller, W. W. R. McMillen and Miss Hattie Studebaker. The ice cream social given by the members of the Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church was well attended last evening. The social opened at 7:30 o’clock and closed at 9:30. Every minute the waitresses were busy. The proceeds amounted to ten dollars. The social was given on the corner of the church lawn, which is situated in a beautiful spot for such an affair. The president, Miss Faye Smith, was the one who managed it all and she certainly deserves a great deal of praise on her success. Mrs. L. T. Brokaw left this morning for Ft. Wayne in company with her daughter, Mrs. L. G. Cole, of Garrett, and Mrs. Maria Bowser. They will attend the Bowser reunion given by S. F. Bowser, of Ft. Wayne. Some 200 invitations were issued and the reunion is to be held at Robinson’s Park. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Chris* tian church was pleasantly entertained by Mrs. Harvey Lee of Monroe street, yesterday afternoon. Very important questions were discussed and the laddie have decided to give a “Dollar Social” inside of six weeks. After the business period closed a delicious luncheon was served. The attendance numbered fifteen. Next meeting will be held with Mrs. Noah Mangold in tw*o weeks. Yesterday fifty-eight little playmates of little Miss Bertha Fledderjohann, daughter of Mr. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fledderjohann, gathered at her home with their arms filled with pretty gifts to surprise her and celebrate her sixth birthday anniversary. The guests consisted of the infant class of the M. E. church, of which Miss Bertha is a member. At two o’clock various games were played until four, (Continued on page 3.)

NEGLECTED CHILD Reuben Walling Allowed Son to Die NO PHYSICIAN OR MEDICINE Indicted by th e November Grand Jury But Moved to Ohio Before He Was Arrested. Among the indictments returned by the grand jury last November and just made public is one against Reuben Walling, of the south part of the county, of a rather serious nature. The indictment is in two counts and says that on October 24th last James Virgil Walling, the seven months old child of the defendant, became very seriously and painfully ill with a diseast known as cholera infantum, that the father neglected and abused the babe, failing to administer any medicine or to call a reputable physician, though he had no reason it is alleged for not doing so. As a result the child died, after suffering four days, and the lather's indictment was brought about by parties of the community, who knew the facts and were incensed at the state of affairs. Shortly after the indictment was returned Walling seems to have learned of the fact and before the officers secured his arrest he removed into Ohio and has never been arrested. However, it is believed he will be apprehended. CONDITION SERIOUS Mrs. Dan Niblick Was Operated on BUT WITHOUT ANY SUCCESS The Disclosure of a Cancerous Condition—Casts a Gioom Over the Patient’s Many Friends. Mrs. Dan M. Niblick, who was taken to Ft. Wayne Thursday by her husband, was on yesterday operated upon by Dr. McOscar and in so far as the operation in itself was concerned, it was a success. The operation was performed at the St. Joseph’s hospital Friday morning, and after the patient had been put under the influence of ether an incision was made and it was then discovered that further operation was not necessary as tumorous and cancerous growths were found along the patient's spine which the surgeon’s knife could not remove, and they informed the anxious relatives that they could do nothing to better her serious condition. The patient rallied nicely from the effects of the drug, and other than being a little weak w*as resting easier today. When taken away it was hoped by her many friends that the operation would be successful and that she would soon regain her former good health. The surgeon's statements have cast a gloom over the many friends who deeply sympathize with all concerned. ■ -o HO! THE OLD SWIMMIN’ HOLE Two warm days in succession have mada the older and younger boys be gin to think of the old swimming hole and the boys from what we are able to learn have found a most conven ient place at the sand pit and several large parties indulged in this sport this morning.

IMPROVEMENTS UNDER WAY. Julius Haugk has commenced operations in earnest on the Madison street improvement today and had the big steam roller w'ith a plow hitched on behind tearing up the street. The engine is being run and operated by M. J. Mylott and the plowing end is being attended to by Barney Meibers and his assistants. Mrs. J. E. Heffner and children who visited in Decatur with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Forbing, passed through Portland Thursday afternoon on their way home to Ft. Recovery, Ohio. —Portland Review.

RACES AT GENEVA JULY 4TH.

The Southern City Will Celebrate the Holiday. Geneva, Ind., June 14.—The Fourth ,of July will be celebrated in Geneva this year. The chief attraction will be the races. The program for the races includes: One trotting race for road horses to four-wheeled buggies; must not have any record and not be in training and also must be driven by their owners. One pacing race for road horses under the same conditions. One free-for-all trot or pace. One half-mile run, two out of three. The winners will be given liberal purses. In the free-for-all trot or pace many fast horses are entered. There will be other attractions besides the races, and music has been arranged for. The race track is being worked daily and is in fine shape. Mrs. Fred Bosse went to Ft. Wayne this morning, where she will visit friend and relatives for several days. EDITORS’SESSION Report of the Opening Meeting Monday TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL MEET Editor Ellingham Writ e s Another Letter from the Jamestown Exposition Grounds.

Jamestowm, Va., June 11. —The twenty-second annual meeting of the National Editorial Association began a week’s session Monday, June 10th, on the historic soil and amidst the splendid scenes of the Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition. From the New England states to Texas and from Key West, Florida, to Nome, Alaska came the representatives of the press of the country and the meeting was as the coming together of the members of one great family inasmuch as year after year closer and closer associations of friendship hav e been formed and the social features of the gathering are scenes of pleasure long to be remembered. The association was organized twen-ty-two years ago at the suggestion of B. B. Herbert, of Chicago, editor of the National Printer Journalist, the official publication of the association. Mr. Herbert has never missed a meeting and he was among the first to appear on the scene at the Ter-Centen-nial. The headquarters of the members is the Inside Inn overlooking Hampton Roads, and the scene of the famous engagement between the Monitor and Merrimac. The delegates began arriving Saturday and the Inn was a busy place. About the first sign to greet the eyes of the newspaper gentlemen and ladies was one reading “Editorial Excursion Monday morning, through the fleet of home and foreign warships," and the fact was at once made plain that the week was to be a busy one, and the program indicated much pleasure as well. Promptly at 6 o’clock the steamer Brandon, especially provided, exclusively for the newspaper party, by the courtesy of the exposition company and the Old Dominion Steamship company, left Deepwater pier with a large party aboard. The morning was bright and clear and all the vessels were in gala attire and decoration in honor of the celebration of Georgia Day and the arrival of President Roosevelt. The vessel passed close to the Mayflower, and the band on the Brandon broke out into the “Star Spangled Banner,” followed by “Dixie.” Mr. Roosevelt acknowledged the compliment by lifting his hat. and then followed three cheers for the president. It was a sight never to be forgotten and one w’hich was greatly appreciated by the visitors. There were in the line of ships reviewed by the president and the Editorial Association, thirty American war vessels, two Italian cruisers, two Brazilian, three French, two Austrian and one from Netherlands, and altogether it was one of the greatest gatherings of war vessels ever seen in the world. The editorial party landed in advance of the president and were all comfortably seated in a special section of the grandstanu. when the president and Mrs. Roosevelt and party, General Grant Admiral Bob Evans, the Duke de Abruzzi and the governors (Continued on Page 4.)

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SERIOUS ACCIDENT Mrs. Fruchte and Mrs. Sherry Injured WHILE GOING TO EARLY TRAIN The Rig in Which They Were Riding Overturned—There Condition Improved Today. Mrs. William Fruchte, of this city and Mrs. Sherry, of Honduras, were painfully, though it is not believed seriously injured in an accident which occurred early this morning. The two ladies had planned a visit to Lancaster, Ohio, and summoned a rig to convey them to the C. & E. station. The driver, Jakle Stultz, directed his horse along Fourth street to Adams, w'here he found the further progress barred by a sewer which was under construction, entending across the street. Having but a few moments to make the train, the driver turned his horse off the throoughfare expecting to drive across the property of Mrs. Jennie Studabaker. In doing so his rig ran upon a pile of dirt and overturned. Mrs. Sherry received a painful cut on the head requiring several stitches by the physician, Dr. Thomas, who was hastily summoned. Mrs. Fruchte received no apparent bruises, but seems to have suffered severely from the shock as she fainted several times. Both ladies are much improved today and will likely recover without serious consequence. The driver was also slightly injured. 0—...o —... SELLS HIS STABLES Harry Deam Out of the Livery Business JOINS CHICAGO FIRM BOOSTERS And Will Devote His Entire Time to the Business—D. W. B e ery Invoicing Stock. Harry Deam, of Bluffton, who has been in the livery business toy many years in Bluffton, and for the past few years has operated the merchant's delivery system in connection, has disposed of his entire livery stock and delivery system to Carl Baumgartner, of that place. The deal was closed yesterday with th e understanding that the purchaser pay invoice price of the business. Dan Beery, of this city was engaged to make the inventory, and he w*ent there this morning to begin his duties. Mr. Deam has owned this livery stable for many years and had established a reputation of always keeping the best turn outs in that city. He is now with a Chicago firm that sends men to different cities to raise bonuses for inducements to locate factories, and in this capacity Mr, Deam has proven himself the very man for a place of that kind. o — WATKINS MEN HERE TODAY. Held District Session With Agent Dunn. Today at the home of Mr. Dunn in the west end of town, the different agents for the J. R. Watkins’ Medicine company, of western Ohio and northern Indiana, held a social session to get better acquainted and have a good jolly time. The agents that came today were met at the train with carriages and conveyed to the Dunn home, where a good social time awaited them. None were disappointed for the host. Mr. Dunn, joyfully entertained the boys all day. Elaborate refreshments were served during the day, and talks from the different agents were of interest to those present. o If O. L. Barger intends to do anything further in regard to installing a “girlless” telephone system in Marion he does not indicate It by any concern he is giving his sample instrument brought here to demonstrate how the plant would be operated. It Is being shifted around from one place to another for storage and now goes back into a back room in the basement of the court house. —Marlon Chronicle.