Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 262, Decatur, Adams County, 30 October 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 262

HAD A GOOD DAY Local Banks Had Heavy Deposits on Yesterday. IS ON THE WANE The Money Market Shows Strong Signs of Improvement. The local banka had one of their best days yesterday, many depositors showing up and not one to intimate that they would like to withdraw any funds from the safety oi the banks. On the contrary, deposits were heavy, and every one of them left behind congratulations over the business attitude assumed by the bankers in protecting themselves and their business, as well as the business and property of every one in and around Decatur. The open, frank manner in which they did it, helped materially and today the banks are stronger, if such a thing could be, than on yesterday. It is this safe, conservative attitude that has made them sound and reliable and it will keep them there until the end of time. In Chicago where the clearance house tranacts their settlements, aggregating from five to nine millions dally, without a single cent in currency changing hands, demonstrates that securities, after all, is the corner stone of the finacial world. The general situation shows the plain marks of improvement, and within a few days the currency of the country will again start upon its travels, affording relief for all legitimate transactions, where the cold cash is required. Some good will ■come from the turmoil. For instance, ficticious values and ficticious prices will get down to real values, and this will mean much to those who are buyers and not sellers.

Bob Peterson returned to Sherwood ■Ohio, yesterday where he expects to ■continue in the busines of representing the Watkins' Medical Co. Mrs. Peterson sustained a total loss by fire several days ago, but expects to continue as if nothing had happened.

SERVE OUT TERM Judge Heaton Decides Not to Quit the Bench as Announced. CHANGED HIS MIND After Being Importuned to Do so by Friends —Turns Down Splendid Offer. Out of respect to the importunities •of his friends and with the consent of the directors of tre Citizens’ Trust company. Judge O. N. Heaton will serve out his term on the superior court bench and will also hold the office of president of the financial institution.

Announcement was made last week through the columns of The Sentinel that he had been asked to remain and that there would be no objection to his holding the two offices, but until he had consulted the board of directors and talked over the situation he would not give out any positive information. The judge had promised to give up the bench on November 1 and take up active duties at the trust ■company. Delegation after delegation of people from the county irrespective of party affiliations called upon Judge Heaton in his office during the last few weeks and reminded him that he owed a duty to them and that as they had helped elect him he ought to remain where he was. So! A. Mo Judge R. B. Dreibelbiss, Hugh G. Keegan and E. V. Harris, all of whom have been mentioned as probable successors to the judgeship, each made personal appeals to Judge Heaton asking him to retain his office and this with the outside pressure coming from the local and state leaders of the republican party, induced him to hold until Jan. 1, 1911, when bls term •empires.—Fort Wayne Sentinel.

A FEW MARRIAGE STATISTICS. A Million Three Hundred Thousand in Twenty Years. Washington, October 30. —An aggregate of 1,300,000 divorce cases during the last twenty years will be shown by a report being prepared at the census bureau. A total of 2,900 clerks and special agents have been at work for months gathering this data, and about 140 are still engaged in the task. There are about 40,000 remaining cases to be investigated out of the number stated before the field work is finished and the work of the compilation proper can begin. It is estimated that two-thirds of the persons seeking divorce have been successful in their suits. The report in detail is not to be made public until early next spring. — PRETTY WEDDING Was that of Miss Fullenkamp of this City to Mr. Reed, of Huntington. A MORNING EVENT At the St. Marys Church —a Sumptuous Breakfast is Served at Bride’s Home. One of the prettiest and most impressive wedding ceremonies that has ever been performed in the city, was that of this morning, when Miss Bertha Fullenkamp, the beautiful daughter of Mrs. M. Fullenkamp became the bride of Mr. Dallas Reed, a prominent business man of Huntingtoa. The bridal party, consisting of beautiful gowned ladies and well dressed gentlemen was arranged at the bride’s home and cabs conveyed them to the St. Marys church, where the ceremony which joined the lives of this popular young couple was impressively performed by Rev. H. Theo. Wilken. Amid the sweet strains of Mendelsohn’s wedding march played by Sister Aloysla, the bridal party entered, led by ushers Thomas Ehinger and Will 'Berling.both cousins of the bride. They were followed by the bride’s sister, Miss Letta Fullenkamp. as maid of honor, who was gowned in white organda over pink taffeta with slippers and sash to match, also carrying a wreath of ivy leaves on her head and 'a beautiful bouquet of white American roses. Then came the bridesmaids, Misses Bertha Hart and Rose Fullenkamp, the former wearing white embroidered swiss over blue taffeta, with a wreath of ivy Leaves, and white American roses, while the letter was dressed in white organda over yellow taffeta, with slippers, gloves and sash to match, she also wearing a wreath of ivy leaves. The groomsmen, Mr. John Bresnahan, of Huntington, and Mr. Ernest Sheller, of North Manchestre, presented a very neat appearance in their conventional black attire. The bride and groom came next, the bride elaborately gowned in white net over white satin, was at her best, ■and a bridal veil of tulle caught together with orange blossoms completed the beauty of her attire. She carried an ivory prayer book with book mark of swansonia. During the progress of the ceremony, Miss Clara 'Terveer rendered two beautiful solos, ”Ave Maria” by Rosewig and "O Salutaris" by Bordese. and her singing was something great. After the completion of the ceremony, the bridal party was conveyed to the home of the bride’s mother, where an elaborate wedding breakfast was served to about sixty of the friends and relatives of the contracting parties. The dining room was beautiful in its decoration of pink and white and the table contained beautiful boquets of white American roses, as well as everything on the calendar that is good to eat, and every person present enjoyed an excellent time. This happy couple start on their matrimonial career under the most favorable auspices and it is the sincere hope of their many friends that their lives will be filled with sunshine. While the Decatur friends of the bride regret of her departure from their midst, their best wishes will accompany she and her husband wherever they may cast their lot. Some time during to- ■ night Mr. and Mrs. Reed will leave . for the east, after which they will i return to Huntington to make their future home.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, October 30, 1907.

HAVE A NEW HOME Keller Incubator Company Lease the Bremerkamp Building. IT IS A GOOD ROOM The Lease Calls for Five Years With Privilege of Five More. A deal was consummated this morning whereby the Keller Incubator company leased the cement block building owned by Henry Bremerkamp on First street for a period of five years commencing November 1, 1907. The Incubator Company, ever since it opened its doors two years ago for business, have been occupying the old Lucky building on Second street. A few days ago J. E. Moser purchased the building and immediately served notice on the incubator company that he wanted the room they occupied, and since that time they have been searching for a location. The lease calls further that should the incubator company want the building longer than five years that they may have it for five years longer by serving notice upon Mr. Bremerkamp of the fact. The building is large and commodious and will answer the purpose of this company in excellent style, as it is centrally located and can be reached easily by all. It is the intention of the incubator company to at once order their machinery and fully equip the building for manufacturing purposes, and turn these famous machines out as rapidly as possible. A competent man will be put in charge of this plant and the machines will be turned out in their usual fancy and durable style. This company during the past two years have disposed of a vast number of machines which were all turned out by hand, which was a slow process, and they were always behind in their orders. However, with a fully equipped plant the company can fill their orders promptly and supply their home trade as well. This company has so far proven itself to be one of Decatur’s leading enterprises, and each and every member of the same should be congratulated.

SEEKS A DIVORCE Gertrude Burkhead Accuses Her Husband of Being Untrue to Her. ASKS- SSOO ALIMONY Also the Custody of the Children, and for Ten Dollars a Month for Support. David E. Smith, represents the plaintiff in a new case filed and entitled Gertrude Burkhead vs. John Burkhead, complaint for divorce. The affidavit alleges that the couple were married July 29, 1900, and lived together until September 19th of this year." Mrs. Burkhead says that on June 12th last and at various other times thereafter, her husband committed adultery with Clara Baum and afterwards with divers other women. She also says that John was a gambler, and spent his money in the “poker” rooms instead ot providing for his family. On September 19th Burkhead left his home and has not been heard from since. Plaintiff and defendant have as the fruits of their marriage two children, Vernon, aged four, and Robert, aged two. Mrs. Burkhead asks for the custody of the children, »lso for judgment for SSOO alimony and for SIO.OO per month for the support of the two children.

H. H. Bremerkamp, proprietoS of the Fornax Mills, informed us this morning that he was in need of wheat and that he would pay the farmers the highest market price. The elevators are not buying at present, but Mr. Bremerkamp needs wheat and wants those desiring to sell to haul the same into his mills.

18 AGAIN ON WARPATH. ’ Evelyn Bckert Sues a Fort Wayne Physician. Miss Evelyn Eckert, an adventuress of the rankest kind and a woman who has caused numerous family disturbances and wrecked a number of homes is again in the limelight, this time her victim being in Fort Wayne. She choosing one of its best known physicians on whom to wreck her vengeance. Miss Eckert caused the doctor’s arrest Monday on a charge of bastardy and his bearing will be held in one of the justice’s court some time the later part of this week. Mesdames Fred Linn and Charles Elaey went to Fort Wayne this morning to be entertained at the home of Mrs. M. V. B. Archbold for a short time. DOINGS IN SOCIETY A Good Time Enjoyed by Rebekahs—K. of P.’s to Hold Important Session. THE K. OF C. DANCE > Was Happy Event—Shakespeare Ladies Meet this Afternoon—Other Notes. — 1 ■ Last night at the Rebekah halt after the regular routine of business was tranacted, the officers of the lodge had a surprise on the members by announcing that a special program was to be rendered for their benefit. I The high school orchestra, composed of Dick Peterson, Tom McKean, Glen Falk, John Vancil Vane Weaver, George Blackburn and Ralph Moser rendered several selections that were greatly appreciated by all. This new orchestra made a decided hit and speaks much for their future success in their line. During the remainder of the session other special music was given and games of an amusing charcater were indulged in. The affair was not only a complete surprise but also a complete success, and every one present had a most enjoyable evening.

The dance which was given at the K. of C. hall last night by the members of the Columbian club, was attended by sixty couple of lovers of this popular amusement. John Wemhoff and Med Miller furnished the music, which was excellent indeed. The Columbian club is noted for its entertaining qualities, and the boys demonstrated their ability in this line last night until nearly one o’clock, the merry crowd tripped the light fantastic, and if the music had not stopped, in all probability they would have remained longer. While it is not definitely decided upon as yet, it is thought that this same club will give a formal dance Thanksgiving eve.

The Helping Hand Society of the German Reformed church will hold a meeting at the home of Mrs. O. L. Vance on north Second street, tomorrow : afternoon. All members should be present to enjoy the socialbilities of the occasion. The ladies of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will meet at the home of Mrs. Henry Meyer, on Madison street, tonight, and all members are requested to be present. Tomorrow night the K. of P. lodge will hold their regular meeting at their hall and at this session matters of importance to all the members will be taken up. As has been stated before, the question ’of securing a new home for the lodge will be taken up, discussed and if possible, decided upon, so it is quite necessary that every member is present to assist in arriving at a conclusion in this matter. This lodge has favorable quarters in view and if they succeed in establishing the same, they will have one of the best and most up to date lodge rooms in this section. The ladies of the Shakespeare club met at the home of Mrs. D. D. Heller this afternoon tor a session that proved quite interesting. The subject was a continuation ot the study of music and the principal papers were handled in an able manner. This meeting (OonUmed oa page 2.)

THE BIG FESTIVAL Bluffton Elks are Arranging for a Week of Pleasure and Profit. DECATUR ELKS GOING Judge Erwin to Lead the Delegation from Here— Others to be Present. The Bluffton Elks are planning a big fall festival to be held in the new piano factory building there November 11th to 16th and many Decatur people will attend. Speaking of the event the News said last evening: The big Fall Festival, to be held in the new King piano factory, is fast assuming shape and promises to be the largest affair of the kind ever given in Bluffton. In charge of capable committees all details are being looked after carefully and six days of rare enjoyment are promised for every one who attends the fair, from November 11th to 16th inclusive. An attractive feature of the fair will be visits almost every night by visiting delegations from neighbon-ing cities, and with these sister lodges will come a number of visitors of prominence. On Tuesday night, November 12th, Congressman George Rauch, of the Eleventh district, will be here accompanied by the Marion lodge and brothers from Warren. On W'ednesday night the Hon. James E. Watson, prominently mentioned as the next republican nominee for governor, will be present, and on Thursday night there will be two noted visitors, Hon. J. A. M. Adair, of Portland, congressman from this district, and present the same night will be Judge R. K. Erwin, of Decatur, candidate for the democratic nomination for governor. A number of other prominent visitors will be in attendance during the week. Each of the promi nent visitors will make short addresses. Congressman Adair will be accompanied by a big delegation from Portland, and Mr. Watson will be accompanied by a big delegation from Hartford City and Muncie lodges on Wednesday night. Decatur will send a big crowd with Judge Erwin.

ARRESTED MERKT He Gave Bond for Five Hundred Dollars and Was Released. HE USED A RIFLE And the Bullet Struck Just a Few Feet Ahead of Geo. W. Fravel. Sheriff Meyers returned from Wabash township last evening, where he arrested John Merkt, a well-to-do farmer on a charge of shooting at one George W. Fravel with intent to kill. The affidavit was filed October 19th, the alleged offense having been committed on October 14th. Fravel had missed some turkeys and on the day mentioned saw Merkt shooting at a flock of turkeys on his farm. Knowing that Merkt did not own any turkeys, and supposing they were his, Fravel jumped over the fence and ran to where Merkt was doing the killing. When he arrived he discovered they were not his birds, but instead belonged to a neighbor lady. Expecting to do her a favor he picked up two of the dead turkeys and started away. Merkt ordered him to stop and threatened to shoot, but he kept dodging between corn shocks and finally got away, though Merkt took a shot at him the bullet from his rifle striking the ground just ahead of Fravel. Merkt is an old man, sixty years of age and is possessed of a violent temper, it is said, this not being the first time he has threatened to shoot. He gave bond in the sum of SSOO and was released. Argo Brushwiller is acting in the capacity of express agent for W. J. Achbold, while he is making his political canvass of the county.

WILL BE MORE LIKE LIVING. , The Cudahy’s Reduce the Price of Meato—Others Will Follow. Chicago, October 30.—A general re- * duction in the retail prices of meats is prophesied for Chicago and the middle west. It has grown out of the present financial situation, according to some of the big packers, and will be of susstantial benefit to consumers. The first cut in packers’ prices was an- ■ nounced in Omaha, where it was reported yesterday that Edward A. Cudahy, of the Cudahy Packing company, ' had reduced the prices of all meats 10 per cent and that a still further reduction was expected. In explanation Mr. Cudahy said he believed the time had come for a general and substantial reduction in the cost of living if the average citizen is to share in the country’s prosperity, THE CLUB WOMEN Will Discuss Conditions of the Shop Women and Girls of this State. STATE FEDERATION Which Convened at Indianapolis Last Evening—Will Discuss Other Topics. October 30. —The conditions which surround the women and girls who work in the shops and stores of Indiana are to be considered by the Indiana State Federation of Clubs, which will convene in its first annual convention at the Denison hotel tonight. The convention will be chiefly composed of women delegates, although delegatee from men’s clubs will be welcomed. The federaUon will be here for a three days’ session. Mrs. 0. P. Kinsey, of Ft. Wayne, president of the club, was at the Denison hotel tonight. “One of the important matters that will come up for discussion,” said the president, “will be the reports from different parts of the state as to the industrial conditions of the women and girls who work for wages. Facts concerning these conditions will be presented by women who have spent some time in gathering them. We believe that this will be an interesting topic and one that will interest the public at large.”

Most of the officers of the federation arrived today. At the Denison tonight, with the president, were the federation's two secretaries, Mrs. W. S. Major, of Shelbyville, and Miss Harriet V. Conlogue, of Kendalville; Mrs. I. N. Taylor, of Ft. Wayne, treasurer of the organization, and Mrs* Katherine MeIlvalne, vice president. A few of the delegates had arrived tonight. There are 135 clubs in the federation and it is expected that fully 200 delegates will be present by tomorrow evening. The officers say that “white-winged peace” is to hover over the convention constantly. Last year when the federation was organized at Ft. Wayne some of the sessions were stormy. “No rows and no hot arguments this time." said the president. “We are sorry, but we will not be able to help the newspapers out with anything sensational. The delegates will wear blue badges. The badges were not in evidence today. “The badge committee has not yet arrived,” said Secretary Major. The federation will discuss forestry, cooking, art and numerous other topics in which mankind is interested. The federation believes that the art taught in the schools and the art that is in the homes can be improved. Mrs. John C. Hessler, of Chicago, will give a talk on “Decorations,” and Mrs. O. N. Guldin, of the Home Economics committee, will have an exhibit of cooking utensils Wednesday. The sessions of the convention will be held in the main dining-room of the Denison, which has been decorated for the occasion. The opening session will be held at 8 o'clock tomorrow night, when Governor Hanly will deliver an address of welcome. o An oyster supper, dance and a social good time will be on program at the Eagle hall tomorrow night. All Eagles are requested to be in attendance and also to bring their friends with them. Don’t forget it's Thursday night.

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WAITING FOR W. J. Governor Johnson Would Like to Get in Presidential Race. A CABINET MEETING The Financial Situation Discussed—Ft. Benjamin Harrison. Washington, Octobtdr 30. —Thomas D. O’Brien, special counsel of the state of Minnesota in its railroad litigation and right-hand man of Governor John A. Johnson, declared that Governor Johnson could not be dragooned into the presidential race as long as William Jennings Bryan is a candidate. “Minnesota Democrats would, of course, be pleased to see Governor Johnson nominated fr the presidency,” said Mr. O’Brien. “I have been astonished at the number of inquiries concerning him in the east and find him favorably mentioned everywhere. This is a great tribute to the personality of the man. Governor Johnson feels, however, that the Democratic party demands the renomination of Mr. Bryan. He is not, therefore, a candidate for that nomination and will not permit his friends to make him a candidate. He does not desire a favorite-son nomination which might perhaps take votes from , Mr. Bryan.” Washington, October 30.--The finan--1 cial situation occupied the attention 1 of the cabinet the first full meeting , of that body since President Roosevelt [ returned from his hunting trip, and the first one attended by Secretary Cortelyou. as he was in New York applying relief measures when last • Friday’s meeting was held. Secretary i Cortelyou went over the general sits nation with the president and the other members of the cabinet. His 5 latest reports, covering practically all ' the large cities, were to the effect J that confidence is being rapidly re- • stored. Confidence on the part of the 1 depositors, it is explained, is the one ’ thing needed. 1 —— ’ Washington, October 30.—Lieut-Col. 1 (Continued on page 2.) o ■ STAYS AT UPLAND National Convention of Preachers Voted Not to Move the University. : THE NEW TRUSTEES i Representatives of the School b Attended the Session at Washington. » Muncie, Ind., October 30.—The fact , may not be generally known that Tay- • lor university is owned by the Na- • tional Association of Local Preach- > ers, which recently held an annual • meeting at Washington. Dr. A. A. Archibald, acting president, and T. W. . Williams, treasurer of Taylor university, attended this meeting and resolutions were passed indorsing the action of the local trustees in preventing the removal of the university to Muncie. Trustees were elected for three years: Dr. Louis Kloysch, manager of the Christian Herald; George W. Mooney, Cotton Amy and T. W. Williams (re-elected); H. T. Connelly, Upland; Charles E. Grubb, Connersville and J. Frank Snider, Lagrange. Mr. Snider is a member of the Naional Association of Preachers. The school is nearly as large as it was this time last year, and it bids fair to have more students than last year. Although the national convention of the Local Preachers’ association completed its work several days ago. no one in Muncie seems to have heard of the fate of the Taylor-McCabe university proposition. However, from the fact that the backers of the proposed Muncie school were not represented at the session held in Washington, It is believed that there is no doubt but that the Preachers' association has decided to retain Taylor university at Upland, Ind.