Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 295, Decatur, Adams County, 7 December 1907 — Page 1

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AFTER THE SMOKE CLEARED AWAY Results of Yesterday’s Battle of Ballots-The Adams County Democratic Primary Election A VERY EXCITING FINISH IN THE TREASURER’S RACE Yager Wins by Eighteen According to Early Figures-Michaud, Gottschalk, Ernst, Hendricks and Zwick are Nominated The returns will be canvassed at ten o’clock this morning but it is not expected that any change will be made in the vote as tabulated below. South Hartford reported first, at a quarter past six and Washington township came last at half past eleven. Total vote for trustee in Washington township, Crist 94, Lose 313, Sellemeyer 221. Stults 42. Lose won by 92 Total vote for assessor in Washington township, Blackburn 339, Christen 252 and Parrish 277. Blackburn won by 62. Charles Magley was nominated for trustee in Root township, and J. A. Cline for Assessor. TABULATED RETURNS Democratic Primary Election, Friday December, 6,1907

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Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Morning December 7, 1907.

THE DAIRY SPECIAL Everything Ready for Purdue’s Experiment Next Week. EXACT DATES FIXED Places Where the Train Will Stop and Lectures Be Given. Lafayette, Ind., December 6. —Everything is now in readiness for the Dairy Special Train to be run over the Monon lines, December 9-13. The general management of the train will be in charge of G. I. Christie of the experiment station, while the lectures will be directed by Professor O. B. Hunziker and H. A. Hopper of the dairy department of the university. Every effort is being put forth to arrange the lectures and demonstration materials so that they may be of the greatest help to the people. Every man and woman interested in dairying is invited to meet this train and hear the lectures. The train w’ll be run as follows: December 9th, Monday, Borden, 8:30-9:17; Pekin. 9:25-10:05; Salem, 10:30-11:15; Campbellsburg, 11:35-12:20; Orleans, 12:551:40; Mitchell, 1:50-2:35; Bedford, 2:55-3:40. December 10th, Tuesday, ‘Cloverdale, 8:30-9:17; Greecastle, 9:45-10:30; Roachdale, 10:05-11:50; Ladoga, 12:00-12:45 p. m.; Crawfordsville, 1:05-1:35; Brookston, 2:57-3:45; Chalmers, 3:55-4:25. December 11th, Wednesday, Dyer, 8:30-9:15; St. John, 9:25-10:10; Cedar Lake, 10:20-11:05; Lowell, 11:15-12:00; Shelby, 12:151:00; Rose Lawn, 1:10-1:50; Parr, 2:10-2:50; Rensselaer, 3:05-4:00. December 12th, Thursday, Otis, 8:30t--9:15; Westville, 9:25-10:10; Wenatah, 10:25-11:10; LaCrosse, 11:25-12:10; San Pierre, 12:30-1:15; Medaryville, 1:35-2:20; Francesville, 2:35-3:20; Monon, 3:35-4:30. December 13th. Friday, Monticello, 8:15-8:55; Delphi, 9:20-10:00; Radnor, 10:15-10:45; Rossville, 10:55-11:35; Frankfort 12:00 to 12:30; Kirklin 12:50-1:35; Sheridan, 1:55-2:40; Westfield, 2:55-3:35; Carmel, 3:45-4:33. o — Statistics compiled at the office of the state superintendent of public insruction show that comparatively few pupils have taken up high school work in the state within the last year. The figures for the school years of 1906 and 1907 show that in the eighth grade there were 48,792, enrolled, and in the first year of high school there were only 18,032. MUST GO TO JAIL John Merkt Will Be Brought Here to Await His Trial. A BONDSMAN QUITS Because Merkt Said He Would not Come Unless Brought by Sheriff. Sheriff Eli Meyer has been ordered to land John Merkt in jail, that he may be brought into court next Tuesday for trial on a charge of assault and battery with intent to murder. Several weeks ago Merkt, who is a farmer living in Wabash township, was arrested on information furnished by one George Fravel, a neighbor, who claimed that Merkt had shot at him with malicious intent. Merkt was arrested and gave bond. Recently he made the statement that he would not appear here for trial next Tuesday, when his case is set, unless brought in by the sheriff. This caused the bondsmen to become uneasy as they would be 'liable for his appearance. Consequently they have asked to be relieved and the only thing left to do was to place the defendant in jail. Merkt is said to be rather handy with firearms and many who know him are constantly afraid of him according to reports.

SHONTS IS CHOSEN PRESIDENT Os Chicago & Alton—George Ross is Promoted. At a meeting of the directors of the Chicago & Alton railroad company at New York, Theodore P. Shonts, president of the Toledo, St. Louis & Western railroad company, and also president of the Interborough-Metro-politan lines of Manhattan, was elected president to succeed S. M. Felton, resigned. George H. Ross, vice president of the Toledo, St. Louis & Western, was elected vice president of the Chicago & Alton. Mr. Ross has been in charge of the operating department of the “Clover Leaf” road, and he will also have charge of the identical department, it is said, of the Chicago & Alton. EUTERPEANS MEET And Have an Enjoyable Session With Mrs. D. D. Heller. MISSIONARY SOCIETY Held Successful Meeting With Mrs. Jennie Studabaker Yesterday. • The meeting of the Adams County Medical society which is scheduled to be held at the office of Dr. J. S. Boyer one week from today will be most interesting. Dr. Graham, of Geneva, has prepared a paper on “Conjunctivitis” that will Interest every

physician in the county and a full attendance of the physicians of the county is urged. The Euterpean club was royally entertained at the home of Mrs. D. D. Heller last night in which the study of Mrs. Elizabeth Barlett Browning’s poems was taken up. Mrs. J. W. Tyndall had charge of the program and it was well executed, reflecting much credit upon those in charge. Miss Irene Schirmeyer rendered beautiful instrumental music during the session which was well received by the ladies of the club. The Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a very successful meeting at the home of Mrs. Jennie Studabaker yesterday afternoon and much business of importance was looked after. A full report of the district convention of this organization was read by Mrs. John Niblick, who was a delegate from this city. An excellent business session was enjoyed by all the members who were present. The meeting of the C. W. B. M. which was held at the home of Mrs. Noah Mangold yesterday was interesting indeed. Elegant refreshments were served and a good social time enjoyed. The meeting of the Ladies’ Aid society of the Christian church, which was to have been held at the home of Mrs. Henry Stevens today, has been postponed until next Thursday. The Ladies’ Historical club will hold their next meeting at the home of Mrs. M. Burns on Adams street next Tuesday afternoon. The principal paper which will be on “The Maccabees" will be handled by Mrs. R. K. Erwin and it promises to be interesting. The temperance wave which is spreading to all parts of the state and country, seems to be in a fairway to gain a foothold here in Frankfort. At the session of the county board Gilian Hartman was one of the applicants for a license to sell liquor. Shortly after the application was placed on file there was a remonstrance filed with the board against the granting of the same, it being alleged that he was not a fit person to be entrusted with the sale of intoxicating Iqiuor. The trial was had before the board on Wednesday, W. R. Moore appearing for the remonstrators and O. J. Boulden for the . applicant—Frankfort Crescent. We have a curiosity to know how many road scrapers, plows and other Implements belonging to the various townships of the county will be placed under shelter the coming winter*. The (same admonition will apply to farmers who are inclined to leave implements unhoused. They all cost money and will last five times as long if given proper care. |

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COMMITTEE MEETS Chicago or Kansas City Will Get the G. O. P. Convention. AFTER THE MONEY Many Think Convention Should Not Go Further West. Washington, Dec. 6. —The formidable character of Kansas City’s boom for the republican national convention has stirred the friends of Chicago to renewed endeavor and some of them are very hopeful that the Lake City will yet secure the meeting. A large percentage of the committee feel that the convention should not go west of the Mississippi and they seem to have centered upon Chicago as the most available point east of that stream. A number of these who take that view held a conference and reached the conclusion that a majority of the committee are really favorable to Chicago and that that city could secure the convention if it would definitely pledge a sufficient sum to pay expenses. The only indication which Chicago has so far given that she would like to have the convention is a letter sent to Committeeman Lowden, of Illinois, and Chairman New in which assurance is given that expenses will be met. This is not considered sufficiently definite, however, and at the meeting today the friends of Chicago put themselves in communication with representative business men and politicians in that city with a view to enthusing them to the point of securing a subscription which will guarantee a sum of not less than $50,000 or more than $55,000. They were told in reply that the matter would be taken up where It had been left off with a view to meeting the demands of the committeemen favorable to Chicago. o ■ — Frank Runyan received a letter this afternoon from Harry Eichler, Bluffton’s speedy little second sacker during the greater part of last season, asking what Bluffton has to offer for his services in 1908. He says he has had numeruos offers for next season, the best being from Mt. Clemmens, Mich., club offering him the captaincy and management. “Ike” has few equals in the minor leagues and if Bluffton can land him they will do well to do so.—Bluffton Banner.

LITTLE CLEO RICE Her Custody Given to the Grandparents With Privileges to the Mother. COURT’S DECISION Judge Merryman’s Opinion in Habeas Corpus Case Was Satisfactory. Judge Merryman proved his sagacity his desire to do right and his ability to deal with intricate and puzzling problems yesterday evening when he decided the Rice habeas corpus case In a manner which caused general satisfaction to all concerned. In giving his decision the judge said that while he recognized the depth of the mother's love and the affections of the grandparents, he also wanted to do that which would, he believed, be to the babe’s best future interest. He said he believed the child would have a better home with her grandparents and he gave them the custody, but with the distinct understanding that the mother is to see her daughter, that she is to have her at her home a half day each week and that the grandparents are not to seek in any way to alienate the mother's affection. The judgment seemed to satisfy all parties and they should conform with same in every particular, thus avoidI Ing future difficulties.