Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 195, Decatur, Adams County, 13 August 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 195

JUYS THE LAUNDRY Kart France Will Go Into Business Here TAKES POSSESSION ON MONDAY Jeal Was Closed Today—Marvin Mygran Retires on Account of His Health. A deal was consummated this Homing whereby Marvey Mygrant lisposed of the Decatur Steam launjry to Bart France, who for the past Tear had been employed at Chicago. The deal had been hanging fire for jeveral days, and Monday Mr. France irrived from Chicago and this morning, without much discussion, the Jeal was closed. Mr. Mygrant, the retiring owner, has been in the business for the past three years, during which time he built up the business In magnificent style and placed the game on a paying basis and the plant Is now one of the best equipped in the state. Mr. Mygrant has been contemplating getting out of the business for some time, as his health is not the best and he needs a long rest, which he will take. Mr. France is a huslfing young business man of good qualifications and will no doubt make the business pay. He returned to Chicago today to close up a few business matters, and will return here Saturday and on next Monday will ass-ume possession of his new business. He will no doubt succeed. o A new order from the War Department to all of the United States army recruiting stations forbids the men in charge to give out to the press the names of the new recruits accepted for enlistment in the localities. The contention is, according to the order, that where the recruit is under age, the relatives sometimes cause trouble and annoyance to the department. (The new ruling will, in all probabil(ity, exclude from the press much of [the free advertising the service has been accorded, as the interest in the mention of the recruits lies in the names of the men enlisted. —JournalGazette.

TO LECTURE NOW Portland Minister Driven From Field BY PROTESTANT MINISTERS Believes He Has Better Field on Platform—Took S n arp Crack at Those Who Censure Him. Portland, hid., Aug. 12.—The Rev. Fred G. Strickland, who for the past year has been pastor of the east Main street Christian ehurch, has resigned, and with his family left this morning on a lecture tour that will take him through various parts of Ohio and Indiana. From thevery beginning of his work here, the Rev. Strickland has been opposed by the remainder of the protestant ministers of the city, who denounced what they termed his socialistic pulpit utterances. Members of the church were somewhat divided on the question although the official board was a unit in asking his return for another year. The minister felt, however, that he could do more for his chosen creed In another field, and announced Sunday, his retirement from the active ministry, to take the lecture platform. In closing his work here, the Rev Strickland took a sharp crack at those who have by word and action, censured his wcrk her® He urged his people to stand true to their chosen faith, and deterred neither by threats or prom Ises. to stand for what they believed to be the right. o Attorney F. L- Litterer, of Decatur, was in the city today looking after legal affaire. He stated that today the contract for the construction of the building of the Coppock motor works that has been inveigled into locating at Decatur, would be let today — Blufftoa Banner.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG MEN Purdue University Sends Out Personal Letters. Prof. W. C. Latta of the agricultural department of Purdue university, has sent out personal letters to secretaries of Granges, farmers’ Institutes, agricultural fairs, etc., calling attention to the exceptional opportunities which the university offers to young men of ine right sort to secure an agricultural education at that institution. There is an unprecedented demand for young men who are thoroughly trained in all lines of agriculture. The agricultural colleges are unable to meet the demand for young men of good natural ability and thorough technical practical training and experience. Each farmers’ organization is entitled to, and is authorized to grant two free scholarships to young men in the school of agriculture and these scholarships effect a saving in fees of from tdn to thirty-five dollars per year, according to the course and year chosen. The courses extend from a few weeks to four years, and offer a wide range of opportunity for thorough practical training. Prof. Latta will be glad to correspond with any young man who is considering such a course, or will be thankful to receive a list of names of such persons from any one. SEEKS A DIVORCE Charley Hower Accuses Wife of Infidelity TWO OTHER NEW CASES FILED S. J. Gardner Want Pay for Work on the King Steam Engine—A Suit on a Note Filed. Peterson and Moran are attorneys for Charles J. H. Hower in a case filed this morning in which the plaintiff asks for a divorce from his wife, Dora J. Hower. Mr. Hower is employed as a section man on the Chicago and Erie and lives at Magley. The couple were married November 1, 1902, and have two children, Arvilla, aged three years and Herrita, aged two. The complaint says that for a year Mrs. Hower has been neglecting her family and associating with people of bad repute. On July 22nd she left home and her husband has not heard from her since. Mr. Hower asks for the custody of his two daughters. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hower are well known in Decatur, having resided here for a number of years. Attorneys D. D. Heller and son filed two new cases at the clerk’s office, No. 7417, being entitled Stonewall J. Gardner vs. Thomas A. King. The complaint says that Gardner did considerable work for King repairing a six wheel switching engine marked “T. A. King No. 9” and now in possession of the Ft. Wayne Railway company and that King now owes Gardner for said work and materials furnished the sum of $475. The other case, No. 7418, is entitled Wilson H. McKensie, executor of the last will and testament of S. T. Mahan, deceased, vs. Leonard and Joseph Hakes, suit ona note given April 17, 1903 for two years, demand $275. James O’Neal, who was declared insane was taken to the East Haven asylum this morning. The certificate filed shows the cost of his insanity commission was $47, divided as follows: I. N.Veley,justice of peace, $5.00. Dr. Lemuel Mattox and Dr. O. M. Graham, medical examiners, and attendant $6.00 each. Elzey and Vance clothing requisition $30.00. BABY SON DIED LAST NIGHT, John R.. the little one year old son of George N. Cramer, died last evening at eight o’clock at his country home three and one-half miles northeast of this city after an illness of several weeks! duration, resulting from summer complaint and other complications. The funeral services will be held at the Union Chapel church Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock and interment will be made in the Decatur cemetery. This is the second misfortune that Mr. Cramer has suffered in the past year and he certainly has the sympathy of the entire community.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, August 13, 1907.

SAYS A WRITER Washington the Greatest City in America WORKING HARD TRUST BUSTING Attorney General Bonaparte at His Desk—A Report of Yellow Fever. Washington, August 13.—Washington is absolutely unique among the cities of the United States. It is the most American because its population is made up of people from all the states, and yet it is not American at all for the reason that its residents cannot vote. It is the most cosmopolitan because representatives of all other nations dwell in it, yet it has no foreign quarter. Washington’s greatest industry is government, and its greatest product is politics, but the issues are all national. It is the only American city where there is no local party politics, in fact it is the only city of the civilized world which cannot choose any of its local officers by vote. The President appoints the executive and judicial officers and congress, sitting as a city council, “exercises exclusive legislation.” Despite the anomalous spectacle presented by the capital city of a democratic country being governed in theory by an autocracy, the people are content, public opinion rules, and the city itself is a masterful argument for the continuation of the present plan. Washington, August 13. —For the first time in three weeks AttorneyGeneral Bonaparte was at his desk at the Department of Justice today, and indications are that for next twelve days he will work harder at trust “busting” than he has worked at any time since he became AttorneyGeneral. Washington, August 13. —An official report of the existence of yellow fever among the Cuban army of pacification at Cienfuegos, has reached the War Department.

A GREAT TIME The Merriman’s to Have an Inning THE DATE IS AUGUST 29TH The Reunion Will Occur at the Home Home of John V. Merriman in Liberty Township. The Merrimans, of W’ells county, are going to entertain the Merrimans of this neck of the woods, including the many of Adams county. According to arrangements now complete, the reunion will occur at the home of John V. Merriman in Liberty township, Wells county, on Thursday, August 29. It is a biennial affair, and will be well worth attending, especially if you happen to be a Merriman. It will be a basket affair, and you will be met with a rig at stop fifteen on the Marion and Bluffton traction line. A program has been arranged as follows: Opening prayer —S. S. Stanton, Liberty Center, Ind. Welcome Address—Prof. Curtis Merriman, Bluffton, Ind. Music. Response-Rev. E. S. Doyle, Frankfort, Ind. Music. Address—Rev. W. B. Mounsey, Liberty Center, Ind. Impromptu Speeches. Reading—Mrs. Lulu Souder, Columbia City, Ind. Closing Prayer—Rev. Holmes, Liberty Center, Ind. —n—*— — Samuel Huggins and other Hartford City horsemen have on foot a movement for the organization of a county fair association of Blackford county and Mr. Huggins proposes to try to’ raise $5,000 by popular subscription. If they succeed the race course and fair grounds will be located in the northwest part of Hartford City.

TO ATTEND STATE CONVENTION C. S. Niblick a Delegate to Cathodic Benevolent Legend. C. S. Niblick left this morning for Huntington to attend the state convention of the Catholic Benevolent Legend of Indiana. Mr. Niblick was a delegate from this city. An election of state officers was held today and an elaborate banquet was given to the many people from the different parts of the state that were present. Mayor D. D. Coffee has been state president of this organization for the past two years and he went to Huntington yesterday afternoon to help perfect plans for the grand time they enjoyed today. o RECOVERED FROM DOG BITE. James Harkless at Home from pasteur Institute. James Harkless, the Paulding, Ohio, banker, who formerly lived here, and who, about a month ago, was bitten by a vicious doy, has practically recovered and it is believed no future trouble will result. He took a two weeks’ treatment at the Pasteur Institute, Chicago, and is now at home and again in good health. His hosts of Adams county friends will be glad to hear of his improvement. Q AT GENEVA TODAY Many Euterpeans Guests of Mrs. Fristoe MADE A CHARMING HOSTESS Miss Agnes Radamacher Entertained —Robison Park—Luncheon at Christen Home. The Art section of the Euterpean Society consisting of the following ladies: Mesdames D. D. Heller, W. H. Nachtrieb, Earl Adams, Misses Carrie Craig, Hattie Studebaker, left this moitaing |o be the guests of Mrs. H. A. Fristoe. of Geneva, at a twelve o’clock luncheon and also will attend the lecture which will be given on art. The ladies will return on the five o'clock train.

Miss Radamaichen proved to her many guests last evening what a charming hostess she was, when they gathered at her home to celebrate her nineteenth birthday anniversary, and spent the evening most pleasantly by playing progressive pedro. Nine small tables were arranged in the various rooms, and ten games were played. The first prizes were won by Miss Calia Kinney and Mr. Will Workman, of Bluffton, and the second prize were awarded to Miss Lyetta Clever, of Ft. Wayne and Will Lose. Very beautiful were the rooms with narrow strips of the delicate shades of pink and blue crepe paper, running from the chandelier to each corner of the doom, “and sw-eet peas forming a bank of flowers on the mantel, giving off a fragrant odor throughout the home. At the close of the amusement a dainty refreshment were srved on the tables, while Miss Mae Radamacher presided over the punch bowl in the dining room. Dancing was also indulged in during the evening. Many out-of-town friends were present and they were as follows: The guests from Bluffton were: Misses. Blanche Wisuhaupt, Elma Ashbaucher, Messrs. Roy Brown, Ward Senior, Will Workman, Harry Gillig. of Tiffin, Ohio, Miss Erma Ray, of Coldwater, IndMrs. Steit, of Ft. Wayne, Miss Lyetta Clever, of Ft. Wayne. The marriage of Miss Viola Barnette and Ed Kintz was announced last Sunday' morning at the Catholic church during mass. The young people have many friends here who will be delighted to hear of the announcement. Tomorrow morning the Sabbath school of the Evangelical church will hold their regular annual picnic at the Robison’s Grove, near Monmouth. There will be a special car and each member is expecting to have a fine time. It has been requested that all the members of the Sabbath school are to meet at the church at eight o’clock sharp, and then they will take the nine o'clock car north to Robison’s grove. At eight o clock w-ith-out fail. (Continued on page 2.)

CONTRACT SIGNED Linn & Patton Bag New Factory Contract THE BIDS WERE CLOSE Railroad Officials Here and the Buildings and Sidetracking Located. The contract has been duly signed and the location of the buildings made for the Coppock Motor Car company’s plant in this city. Bids for the construction were opened at the office of Architect Hoffman at four o’clock yesterday. The bids were rather close and exciting. THE BIDS. Mann and Christen $9,185.00 Linn and Patton 8,768.00 W. H. Myers 8,889.00 D. I. Weikel 9,135.00 Two additional bids were received on concrete foundations, cement floors and drains: Tom Peterson $1,510.25 Butler and Butler 1,569.25 In accordance with those bids a contract was made with both Linn and Patton and Tom Peterson, and one of the strong articles of agreement is the early completion of the buildings. Both contractors are strictly up to date and know how to perform their part of the agreement. G. R. & I. officials were here today and completed arrangements for the proper switches and sidetracking, and this work will be done without any delay. Much, of not all, the material will be taken direct to the factory site and unloaded from their own tracks. The Marlon party are more than eager to rush to completion the buildings, in the hope of locating at the earliest possible moment in their permanent factory home. The future of Decatur’s newest industry is bright. Inquiries are coming from every which way, and they will represent a busy place after their location among us. Decatur is strictly in it with this contract, as in addition to the two contracts mentioned, Krick, Tyndall & Co, will furnish both the brick and the roofing.

FLORAL DISPLAY A Great Display at the Fair This Year THE PRETTIEST PART OF IT ALL Good Premiums are Offered and the Entries Promise to be Many. — What gives promise of being one of the most attractive and well filled departments of all the exhibits at the Great Northern Indiana Fair to be held in this city August 27, 28, 29 and 30 is the Floral department. Ever since the fair opened several years ago this department has always come to the front with one of the best reports and the number of exhibits has always surpassed the fondest hopes of those who have the department under their control. What is a prettier sight than a floral exhibit, especially after one has wandered through every other department, and their eyes have become tired of looking at the stock, cattle and agricultural exhibits and they then walk into the floral department. Have you noticed how the eyes brighten up and how fondly the sightseer handles the foliage and inhales the fragrant blossoms, and have you noticed how long tjtqfy linger here? In fact, this is one of the prettiest departments of the entire fair and the managers of the department will endeavor to make it the most popular this year. Every grower of plants and beautiful flowers should have their exhibits in shape, and have them on hand for the opening day. The premiums offered are on collections of three or more vari. eties, single plants and cut flowers, and range from fifty cents to six dollars. A look at the premium list will attract your attention and will no doubt tempt every lover of flowers and plants to have their entries on hand August 27 , 28, 29 and 30.

THEY SAVE MONEY IN BUYING; Steele and Weaver, of this City, Buy in a Company. Hartford City has a real up-to.Jate merchant in E. M-. Simmons, proprietor of the popular Penny store, whose success is due to his motto, “Don’t pay too much.” This motto works boh ways. The Penny store’s stock is purchased at prices mush lower than those paid by competitors and the public gets the benefit. Mr. Simmons leaves Saturday night for Toledo with a party of buyers to purchase holiday goods. The Toledo firm is one of the best in the country and the party gets the advantage of buying stock at reduced prices. In the party will be George Morris, who has 5 and 10 cent stores at Newcastle, Bluffton and Columbia City; Messrs. Steele & Weaver, of Decatur; Mr. Huffman, of Warren; Mr. Miller, of Kendallville; C. E. Myers, of Angola; E. M. Huss, of Delphos; John Parks, of Tipton; Mr. Lawson, of Portland, and Paul Gage, of Van Wert, O. — Hartford City News. o— Henry 'Lashe left today for a two weeks’ trip to Fort Recovery, Celina and Coldwater, Ohio, where he will visit with relatives and friends. He will attend the Celina fair, which will be held next week. o A SURPRISE PARTY Given for Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ernsberger PLEASANT GOING-AWAY AFFAIR Members of the Methodist Church and Rev. and Mrs. Wilcox Were the Guests.

A pleasant surprise was planned and carried out Monday evening on Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ernsberger at their home. One of those real-for-sure surprises without reserve, full of good cheer and plenty to eat. During the past four or five years Mr. Ernsberger has been identified with the M. E. choir as~baritone soloist. while Mrs. Ernsberger has assisted as an alto singer. Their services have been appreciated by the church in general and the choir in particular. In losing them by their removal to Celina, Ohio, the choir loses voices hard to replace. Each one present brought a contribution toward a repast which was all that the heart could desire, both as to quantity and quality. After refreshment, Mr. Ernsberger, Mrs. Wilcox and others favored those present with vocal and instrumental selections, and all present enjoyed the occasion throuoghly. Their gladness was -marred by the knowledge of the loss to the choir of the inspiration and the talent of Mr. and Mrs. Ernsberger. Those present were Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Vail, D. W. Beery. J. Q. Neptune, James Rice, C. L. Walters, Mrs. Ella Bell, Misses Frances Merryman.Marie Beery and Mary Miller. SUFFERING FROM BRAIN FEVER Attorney R. O. Johnson is Very 111 at Monroe. Roswell O. Johnson, the well known young attorney from Kendallville, is very near to death, suffering from a severe attack of brain fever. He is at the home of his father, Joseph Johnson, at Monroe, where he came about ten days ago for a visit and was soon afterward taken ill. Mr. Johnson was reared in this county, spent several years in Arizona, and about two years ago located at Kendallville, Indiana. He served as deputy postmaster for a short time and later opened a law office. His recovery from his present illness is very doubtful it is said. The people of the city of Tipton ■ who use gas for fuel will be compeled to burn it by meter measurement beginning with this fall as it has been decided by the company to install the meters, and while no official announcement of this fact has been made, it has been known for some time that such has been the intention of the company. The step is taken owing to the fact that gas in the fields is getting shorter each year and the cost of drilling new wells has been enormous.

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AN OLD PIONEER Thomas H. Andrews’ Labors Are Over WAS A WELL KNOWN CITIZEN Angel of Death Claims a Widely Loved Man—was Eighty-Four Years Old. Thomas H. Andrews, one of the oldest and best known citizens of Washington township and Adams county, died last evening at five o'clock at the home of his son Marion Andrews, five and a half miles southeast of this city after an illness of several weeks’ duration, death resulting from old age and other complications. Mr. Andrews was born eighty-four years ago near Port Washington, Ohio, where he resided until about the age of ten years, when he came to this county with his parents and it was in this county that he received his early training and education as much as the county afforded at that time. During his lifetime as a citizen of this county he had been in a position to watch its growth as he came here when the surrounding country was but a mere wilderness and assisted in his humble way in making the county’s early progress. He was a farmer by trade, having followed this vocation practically all his lifetime and all but a few years of his career were spent in this way. He was a strong Republican, and always was affiliated with this party, and was an earnest and devoted worker in its teachings and doctrine. The funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at ten-thirty o’clock at the house. Rev. Jones will officiate, and interment will be made in the Ray cemetery. He leaves one son and three daughters, namely, Marion Andrews, Mrs. George McKean, Mrs. Thomas Baltzell and Mrs. Ed Booth and besides these a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. o The case of H. H. Bremerkamp against Harry Bowsman for possession of property was tried before Squire Smith yesterday afternoon. The arguments in the case will be made Wednesday.

WANTED REVENGE A Decatur Moulder Lands in Jail TO ANSWER SEVERAL CHARGES George Mock Visited Former Home at Bluffton and is Being Held There. t ’ 1 i George Mock, who formerly lived in this city, but who is now employed as a molder in Decatur, came home Saturday night intent on having a good time, said the Bluffton Banner. After consuming a few bottles of the amber fluid he remembered an old grudge he held against the sons of Sam Keller, and went around to straighten matters up. He walked into the Keller livery stable on west Washington street! with several beer bottles for ammunition and w-ould have attacked Mr. Keller had the latter not picked up a buggy prop and ordered him out of the barn. Then George went back to the saloon and after drinking enough to make him brave, started back to the stable. In the meantime Mr. Keller had telephoned for Night Policeman Stout. Stout was waiting at the barn when Mock came back with several empty beer bottles which he intended to throw' at Keller. The officer immediately placed him under arrest and started for the jail with him. On the way Mock became unmanageable and Stout had to use his mace twice before they got to the jail. Even after he was locked up Mock gave the officers trouble, yelling at the top of his voice and pounding on the bars until it was impossible to sleep in the building. He was charged with intoxication and profanity, and will also have to settle a former fine he owes the county and which has been neglected.