Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 299, Decatur, Adams County, 12 December 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

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A GREAT CONCERN j s the Decatur Packing Company —Operating to Full Capacity. WILL SELL STOCK A Few Thousand Dollars of Reserved Stock is Offered —Plant Has Prospered. At a recent meeting the Decatur packing company, it was decided to offer for sale the remaining $20,000 worth of stock heretofore held in the treasury and it is safe to say that this stock will be taken soon by those seeking a wise investment. The company was organized about a year ago with a capital of SIOO 000, the shares of SIOO being sold for SSO. Os this stock $40,000 was sold and the modern plant, located on south First street, was built and equipped, having a capacity nearly twice that originally planned. The company began business last August and have since operated continually, doing an enormous business and employing about forty people. They ship their goods to Fort Wayne, Cincinnati, Richmond South Bend. Lima, and in fact to all the cities within a radius of 100 miles. This necessitates a stock on hands constantly of about $25,000.. These facts have caused the action of the board in offering the treasury stock and they have decided to offer It at the same price as the original stock, which was one-naif the par value, thus giving some who desire to invest an excellent opportunity. The plant has made mnoey rapidly and any one interested and who will call on the genial manag '-, Mr Fred Scheiman. at the plant, will be treated most courteously and any desired information, cheerfully given. This concern is one of the strongest and most promising, not only in Eecatur, but in this section of Indiana. Modern in every way, built and coati jctcd in strict ccmpliance with Ute gt vt roment reqniiements, it is acknowledged to be one of the best y ants in the entire country. Tbe officers are Fred Scheiman, John S Bowers, vice-prjs-idcnt; Mathias Kirsch, treasurer; C It L-ewton. secretary; Miss Bertaa Vogiewede, bookkeeper; directors D. N. Erwin, H. Fred Scheiman. Fa.-di-n.Jtd Blakey, J. S. Bowers, M. Kirsch, Fr'»d Mutchler and Fred Scheiman. Two government inspectors are now employed, Dr. G. W. Knorr anl J. F. Cummins, showing that the capacity of the plant Is recognized These men Inspect every animal before killed and every pound of meat before it is shipped, affixing their stamp of approval.

A representative of the Dailv Democrat was shown (through the big packing establishment and was agreeably surprised at the capacity, size and general air of hustle thereabout. The main part of the new building is 40x170. There are rooms

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for every kind of meat, pickled pork, dry pork, eausage, hams, bologne, fresh meat and everything else in the line of meats. Yesterday 150 hogs were killed and prepared for the market, besides 32 head of cattle, giving some idea of the way they do business. It requires several hours to visit every department of this concern for every part of the animal butchered is utilized, even the bone, hair and blood, not an atom goes to waste and all the latest improved machines are in use. The company own and operate their own water and electric light plants. They also operate an artificial ice plant of the very latest and most improved style, capacity thirty tons a day. With this plant next summer they expect to furnish the necessary refrigeration for the plant and sell ten tons per day to the Decatur public, if possible. One of the most striking points about our trip over the buildings was the cleanliness of every department. At closing time each evening every floor is absolutely clean, every table and vessel washed, every machine polI ished and certainly no one could say aught against meat which comes from the Decatur packing house. This has added greatly to their early success and this will be the reason for their future success. If you want to invest in a good home concern you have the chance at this time.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Claims Amounting to Over SBO,OOO Against Niblick Estate Now in Court. A NEW PRECEDENT Judge Merryman Grants Legal Separation to the Springers for One Year. Claims against the W. H. Niblick estate aggregating over SBO,OOO were this morning transferred from the claim and allowance docket to the court docket, where they will be heard and determined. The claims are as follows: E. Woods, surviving partner of E. Woods & Co., $73,900; E. Woods, $3,000; E. Woods, surviving partner of Woods. Morris & Co., $3,000; John Tonnellier, $446. Another claim filed in circuit court is that of Anna Inninger vs. Anna Hirschy, administrator of the estate of Peter Inninger, demand $2,351,28. The prosecutor filed a general denial in the case of Charles J. Grim vs. Maria G. Grim, a suit for divorce, the defendant having defaulted.

In the Springer divorce case Judge Merryman brought into use a new Indiana law which permits a court to grant a legal separation for a certain period instead of a divorce in cases where there is some likelihood of an agreement. The decree in this case was for one year. The court also allowed Mrs. Springer SIOO alimony, gave her the custody of the four children and allowed her SB.OO per month to maintain the children. This allows them to change their mind at any time and again live together without remarrying. The prosecutor was ruled to answer in the case of Amanda A. Smith vs. Elonzo E. Smith, divorce suit In the case of Grace Burley vs. Frank H. Abnet bastardy, the defandant filed an answer in general denial. ————— M A. Ripley- ? uardian tor Esta ““I Eth el Tague, filed a petition to permit his wards to have possession of the personal property and same was granted. , nail driving contest. ■ — Prof Leon, who is giving an exhb of his massage powers and a TevU e entertainment at the opera Va has a novel feature for tonights Tw He has the names of fourteen S ladies who have entered in a y Tdrivlng contest, the winner to be; nail driv ‘ n “ , thirty-seven piece set presented jadgea as select . , of silverwar | Bolton. The contest should I prove interesting. *

HE MADE A SPEACH Senator Davis Did not Wait for the Usual Senatorial Courtesy. POLITICAL GOSSIP Over Distribution of President’s Letter—Other News. Washington, December 11. —Glorying in violating a long established precedent which imposes silence on new members, Senator Jefferson Davis, of Arkansas, nephew of the president of the confederacy, and who has had a seat in the upper hall of congress just nine days, delivered a speech yesterday which fairly sizzled'. It was his maiden effort in that body made in advocacy of the destruction of trusts and placing felon’s stripes upon rich offenders. He declared that if a prison sentence were staring John D. Rockefeller in the face it would make him a law-abiding citizen. He stigmatized W’all street speculators as thieves, and charged them with precipating the recent money panic. He criticised the annual salary of President Roosevelt, which he put at $113,000, saying he did not need that sum to live on. He ridiculed the administration’s anti-trust policy, and challenged any Republican senator to name a trust Roosevelt had “even tamed.” Washington. December 12. —Post-master-General Meyer and First Assistant Postmaster-General Hitchcock had (Continued on page 8.) A XMAS ' BARGAIN I Squire Smith Will Officiate s i at Weddings Free of I

Charge. REST OF THE YEAR Expects a Big Business — Well Known Justice Makes Startling Announcement. Squire James H. Smith, who for years has 1 been doling out justice in this city, and who during his term of office has united many couples in the holy bonds of wedlock, stated to us this morning that for the next three weeks or until the first of the new year he will offer special inducements to young people who were desirous of marrying and from this time on, until the expiration of the time mentioned above he will marry all young people free of charge as a Christmas present and from now on he is expecting a grand rush to the altar. For some time past business with the justice of peace in this line has been very quiet and in order to prevent a race suicide, Squire Smith is adopting this plan and will make an effort to Induce young people to marry. In connection with rendering his services free of charge he stated that he would even go so far as to kiss the bride if agreeable to all concerned and as this is a special inducement business in the marrying line should be rushing for the next twenty days. Squire Smith feels that he owes this much to the young people of this community and further feels that they should take advantage of these reduced rates and make business hum around his office. This offer includes all sections of Adams county and he invites all young people mar- 1 riageably inclined to call and see him. ( This is a very rare occurrence among justices of the peace and Squire Smith . is certainly deviating from the old rut < in magnificent style. Remember, young people, that this grand offer only ex- f tends until January 1, 1908.

hurst funeral tomorrow. The statement that the funeral of George Hursi would occur from the home, in yesterday's issue was a mistake. The funeral will be held from the Methodist church Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. Rev. Stangle will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Wilcox.

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* KrJL ' '' ft ASL ® ; ■•ft W>• -ift . r vv ■ ImEHWft V** CopTrit* *» * (MtarwaM YOU TELEPHONED SANTA? The Xmas season is approaching, gladdest holiday season of the year, when young and old forget cares and troubles and are happy because they make some one else happy. The season is here to telephone Santa and get his answer. How about your Christmas Gifts? Select them at once. The early buyer gets the choice. Decatur merchants have the best stocks this year they ever have had. Read their advertisements in the Democrat. I

Over at Logansport, there is a war on among the marrying justices of the peace. The war started a year ago when Justice James Reed, who is somewhat of a poet, announced that he would give every couple which he sent off into marital bliss, a copy of his own poems, with his autograph. Judge Hanawalt next entered the lists by cutting the marryin’ rate in two. This brought him some business, but Judge Graves has gone a step further and a few days ago offered to marry all couples free of charge until the first of the year.

CHICAGO PERHAPS Seems to be Favorite Place for National Democratic Convention.

OTHERS IN CONTEST Offers from Five Cities — Will be Decided Late this Afternoon. Washington, D. C„ Dec. 12. —The Democratic national committee met here today to decide upon a place for holding the national convention. Prior i i to taking up this question resolutions ( were adopted regarding the publicity <

of all campaign funds. Then delegations from Chicago, Louisville, Denver, St Paul and Kansas City presented their claims for the big convention. Denver offered SIOO,OOO in cash, Louisville $30,000 and the hall, Chicago $25,000 and the hall, while Atlantic City and St. Paul simply offered to take care of the convention,

should they get it. Chicago seems to be the favorite, though Denver and Louisville have some boosters and being unable to decide, a postponement was taken until four o’clock this afternoon when they will meet and determine the matter.

NOT A CANDIDATE The President Again Declares Himself on the Presidency. STICKS BY STATEMENT Says Election Night Declaration Still Holds Good. Washington. Dec. 11. —President Roosevelt will not be a candidate for a third term.

All doubt on this point was dispelled by the authoritative statement from the white house that Mr. Roosevelt still adheres to the declaration of renunciation made on the night of the election three years ago. In the statement issued tonight, President Roosevelt says he has not changed and shall not change the decision communicated to the American people in 1904. It appears that President Roosevelt has been awaiting the call for the republican national convention to afford the proper opportunity for making his position clear and unmistakable, thus leaving the field clear for Fairbanks, Taft, Foraker and other declared or receptive candidates for the republican nomination. The presi-

dent’s statement follows: “On the night after election I made the following statement: “I am deeply sensible of the honor done me by the American people in thus expressing their confidence in what I have done and have tried to do. I appreciate to the full the solemn responsibility this confidence imposes on me, and shall do all that in my power

lies, not to forfeit it. On the fourth of March next, I shall serve three and a half years, and this three and a half years constitute my first term. The wise custom which limits the president, to two terms regards the substance and not the form, and under no circumstances will I be a candidate for or accept another nomination. “I have not changed and shall not change the decision thus announced.”

A little daughter made its appearance this afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Merica and aa a result John has been disposing of coal at half price. Both mother and babe doing well.

BANKS THE SAFEST AFTER ALL I Another Bluffton Man Loses His Savings. The distrust of banks during the unsettled financial uneasiness made possible the securing of another fairly rich haul by thieves last evening and Matt Russell, acting sexton of the Fairview cemetery, is out a neat little sum of money laid by for Christmas use. Mr. Rusesll lives near his work, just across the street from the cemetery, and with him resides his son-in-law, James Porter and family. Last evening Mr. Porter, wife and children attended the home talent production at the Grand and Mr. Russell went to a business meeting of the Baptist church. Returning home about II o’clock he found the house in a

state of disorder, the drawers to every piece of furniture pulled out and rifled and every nook and corner of the house showing that they had

been thoroughly searched for valuables. His first thought was of his modest savings, kept* in an obsure corner of a closet under the eaves of the second floor of the residence and he at once hurried to ascertain its safety. But the clever thief had overlooked nothing and the money, all in bills,

THE SOCIALCOLUMN A Wedding at the Home of John Bar rone Near Rivarre. A POPULAR COUPLE Shakespeare Ladies Held

Enjoyable Meeting With Mrs. Sprang. The K. of P.’s will hold their regular meeting tonight at their hall and every member should be present as business of importance will be transacted. The Ladies’ Shakespeare club held a most enjoyable meting at the home of Mrs. Daniel Sprang yesterday afternoon. The principal paper on “Academics and Colonists” which was prepared by Mrs. W. H. Daniels, was read by the hostess and sub-topics were handled by the different, members of the club in an able manner. Selections from different writers were read, played and sung by the members.

Lucile Hale entertained her Sunday school class of girls at 3:30 Wednesday p. m. at her home on Fifth street. Dainty refreshments were served' and a peanut hunt entertained them. Those pjfesent were Ruth Fledderjohann, Marie Teeple, Celia Andrews, Bessie Drummond, Bertha Drummond, Vera Hunsicker, Pearl McGill. Lola Houk, Leah Hensley, Freeda Hildenbard. Laura Williams and Gertrude Ray.

On Tuesday evening of this week at the home of John Barrone near Rivarre, occurred the wedding of Fred Geier and Mrs. Bessie King, of near Glenmore, Ohio. Rev. S. C. Cramer performed the ceremony at eight o’clock after which the bridal party and immediate friends enjoyed a bountiful wedding supper, consisting of all the delicacies of the season. The newly wedded couple will be at home to their many friends on the groom’s farm one-half mile east of the Calvary church.

What promises to be a meeting of vital importance to the ladies of the M. E. Aid society will be held at the home of Mrs. L. G. Ellingham tomorrow afternoon. It is urged' that a large attendance be present. Mrs. John Everett, of west Adams street enteretained the Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church at her home this afternoon and a delightful session was enjoyed. Mrs. Henry Stevens will entertain the Aid society of the Christian church tomorrow afternoon at her home in the west part of the city. Every member is urgently requested to be present. “Conjunctivitis” will be the subject of the paper that Dr. Graham will read tomorrow night at the meeting of the Adams county medical society and j (Continued on Page 8.)

A RAILROAD CASE ► Details of the Decision Rendered Against the G. R. & I. Company. BY JUDGE FOX Assessment of Twenty-Five Per Cent Against the Company Stands. Speaking of the Decatur crossing de-

' cision mentioned in a dispatch to the , Daily Democrat yesterday the Rich- . mond Paladium said last evening: Judge Fox, of the Wayne circuit court today, sustained the action of the Indiana Railroad commission in

ordering the Cincinnati, Richmond & *• Fort Wayne railroad to pay twenty-five per cent of the cost of constructing an : inerlocking plant in Decatur, Ind., at ’ a point where the tracks of the Chica--1 go & Erie and Toledo, St. Louis & Western railroads cross the tracks of the C. R. & Fort W„ which is the southern section of the G. R. & I. railroad. The action of the Indiana Railroad commission in this case was upheld by Judge Fox by his sustaining the demurrer filed by the Indiana Railroad

Commission, the Chicago & Erie railroad company, and the Toledo, St Louis & Western railroad company, to a complaint filed in the Wayne circuit court by the Cincinnati, Richmond & Fort Wayne railroad company. By sustaining the demurs of the Indiana Railroad Commission and the two defendant railroad companies, Judge Fox goes on record as finding the plaintiff company without cause of complaint.

Last spring the railroad commission ordered that the C, R. & Ft, W. pay twenty-five per cent of the cost of Constructing the interlocking plant at Decatur. The C. R. &Ft. W. promptly, filed complain against the order. The company did not question the authority of the railroad commission, but it was maintained in the complaint that the C. R. & Ft. W. was not compelled to comply with the order for the reason that the company had a contract, drawn in 1879 with the C. & E. and the T„ St. L. & W., whereby these two latter companies agreed to maintain and keep up the crossing in question in return for the privilege of having their tracks cross the C. R. & Ft. W. tracks at this point.

Arguments on this case were heard by Judge Fox about a month ago. Attorneys for all parties to the suits appeared and the representatives for th® two defendant companies and the Railroad Commissioner filed demurrs to the complaint It is probable that the acion of Judge Fox in this case will be appealed by the plaintiff company to a higher court. J. F. Tisron went to St. Johns this morning where he and a gang of workmen are doing mason work.

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VICE PRESIDENT CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS. Indiana Republicans will present the name of thia distinguished son, for the nomination for President.

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