Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 307, Decatur, Adams County, 21 December 1907 — Page 1

Volume V Number 307

COURT HOUSE NEWS The Nuisance Case Moves Along—Defense Offers Testimony. HURST ON STAND A Lien Case Dismissed—The Straub Larceny Case Next on Docket. The nuisance case. State vs. Kalver 1 & Hurst, stills absorbs the time of the Adams circuit court and has, as predicted, developed into one of the interesting legal battles of the term. The state closed their case at four o’clock Friday afternoon at four o’clock and the defense began at once. Mr. Hurst, one of the defend- i ants, being the first witness. He was on the stand for several hours, including the rest of yesterday's session and practically all this morning. Mr. Bash, of Fort Wayne, was here today as a witness for the defense. About the court room the affair has been gen. erally termed the “stfnk case” and the evidence seems to depend very much on the sense of smell. Mr. Hurst explained very thoroughly his business of conducting a fertilizer plant and his story was quite interesting to many. The case of the Berne Artificial Stone company, a corporation, vs. Amos Ellenberger. suit to foreclose lien, demand $125, was dismissed and the costs paid. The next case set for trial is that of the State vs. Charley Sraub, next Friday, the defendant being accused' of stealing a small amount of money, something less than two dollars. The Kalver-Hurst trial will probably not be concluded before Tuesday, then comes Christmas and it will probably require Thursday to recover from the 1 effects of the holiday. Marriage licenses have been issued to Alfred E. Burk, aged twenty-two, a Jay county farmer, and Barabara 1 Weaver, aged eighteen, of this county. Also to Tom McGaugle, age twen- 1 ty-three of Mercer county, Ohio, and 1 Janetta May, aged eighteen, of this ' county.

J. W. Teeple as attorney for plaintiff filed a divorce case entitled Amanda Hudson vs. George Hudson. They were married November 16, '1894, and separated October 8, 1899, when the husband left and has since failed to provide for her. He is also accused of drunkenness. Mrs. Hudson asks for a decree and SSOO alimony. The jury were excused at noon to allow them to reach home by Sunday. This is the first week for months that the jury has served six solid days. Anna Inninger vs. Amos Hirschy. admr., submitted, claim of $2 351.28. Allowed and ordered paid out of estate. DETECTIVE ASSOCIATION MEET. Regular Session Was Held Here this Morning. The Adams County Detective association held a very interesting business meeting at the Grand Army hall, this morning at ten o'clock. Some very important business was transacted which will prove that the men have been working in the past, and will in the future. The attendance was excellent and the next meeting will be held the third Thursday In January at Berne, and the following one will be held the third Thursday in February at Geneva. The men have shown great interest during the meetings and there is no doubt that the future ones will have a larger attendance than ever before.

leaac Debolt of this city is on the sick list suffering from lumbago. Halod and Mildred Mitler of Mun cie arrived Saturday to spend Xmas ■with their grandmother, Mrs. F. Winnes and family. Surveyor Baumgartner today sold the Marcellus Davidson ditch in St. Marys township to A. A. Roebuck for >465 and the D. M. G. Tront ditch in Washington to Mr. Trout for >165.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

SANTA CLAUS SENDS ANSWER. Accepts Invitation to Appear at the U. B. Church. Greenland, Dec. 20, 1907 Dear Supt. of the U. B. Sunday school: A few days ago I received a eopy of 'he Decatur Evening Democrat and was certainly more than pleased to find that I am invited to visit your church on Christmas night. I always love to visit the children and since you have so many good girls and boys, I will be there sure with a large pack chuck full. However, I am also coming to visit the older folks as well as the children.

I Since you informed me that you are going to give an entertainment, I will expect all of the girls and boys to do their best, and I will try to be there in time for all the exercises for I know I shall be royally entertained. Trusting you will be at the church to meet me on Christmas night, I re- , main, yours with toys and candy, SANTA CLAUS. SCHOOL DOINGS Attorney C. L. Walters Gave an Interesting Talk to High School. AT FRIDAY CHAPEL Happenings During the Week as Reported from Central Building.

Wil lit Pay? With this subject C. L. Walters entertained the Decatur

high school at chapel Friday morning. It was highly enjoyed by the pupils and faculty. Mr. Walters has a habit of saying the right thing at the right time. His experience in school affairs enabled him to talk intelligently. He emphasized the fact that man from the shoulder on down did not amount to much, but that it was his intellect that counted; also teh worth of moral character and loyalty to school and of the opportunities of receiving an education in this age. In fact his talk was chuck full of good advice and encouragement to the pupils. An announcement of his return would be hailed with delight. HIGH SCHOOL NOTES. A. H. Sellemeyer and F. V. Mills, members of the school board, visited high school last week. Mr. J. Bryson gave a good talk in chapel Thursday morning. Attendance is fairly good, considering the time of year and the winter weather. Tests were held in the eighth grade this week, but the grades will not be sent out till after vacation. Janitor Wertzberger was on the sick list, last Wednesday. Several of the teachers will attend the teachers’ meeting at Indianapolis during the holiday vacation. The second literary program for this year was rendered Friday afternoon. Mr. T. H. Perkins visited high school Thursday afternoon.

C. L. Watkins gave a very instructive and interesting talk at chapel Friday morning. Irven Case and Brice True, two former high school pupils, visited school Friday. The out of town teachers have gone to their respective homes to spend their vacation, Miss Dunathan to Van Wert. 0.. Miss Johnson to Fairmount, Miss Gray to Detroit, Mich., Mr. Frazee to Peru. Several of our old students who are attending school at the various colleges, were up to the high school to attend the literary program. The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyfterian church will have their regular Sunday evening meeting at six o’clock. Every boy and girl is invited to come and spend lone short hour with the members. I This will be one of the many interest ing meetings which are to take place. A special program will be prepared by the leader. o— — Mrs Lewton Rex of this city and Mrs McKean, of Bowling Green 0., were the guests of relatives north of | the city yesterday.

Decai r. Indiana, Saturday Evening December 21, 1907.

NO ENDORSEMENT The President Put a Crimp Into the Hughes Boom. TWO RAILROAD LAWS Become Operative March F ourth—Currency Bill. Washington, December 21.—The action of the Republican county commit, tee of New York in laying the Hughes presidential indorsement resolution over for one month, is regarded here as a victory for the president, w T ho is determined to cripple the Hughes boom whenever opportunity offers. It is very well understood that Herbert Parsons, the president’s personal representative in New York politics, and the chairman of the county committee, received instructions from the white house. He saw the president just be. fore he went to New York to preside at the meeting and other of the president’s lieutenants,- Including- State Chairman Woodruff, Representative Bennett and Cooks and others, went over the situation with the president before the final program was agreed upon. Washington, December 21. —The railroads of the country are turning their attention to two federal laws which will go into effect the coming year. March 4 the act “to promote the safety of employes and travelers upon railroads by limiting the hours of service of employes thereon" will go into effect. May 1 that section of the Hepburn rate bill which prohibits railroads from being directly or indirectly interested In the production of coal for general consumption will become operative.

Washington, December 21. —Chairman Fowler, of the house committee on banking and currency, Is confident that his committee will soon after the holidays, report his currency bill. Mr. Fowler has been campaigning vigorously in favor of the legislation he pro. poses and it is evident that his plan has grown in favor since the session of congress opened. Mr. Fowler is not yet certain that he can get his bill through the house. committeTcall Issued by County Chairman Moran for Next Saturday. SELECT DELEGATES To District Convention — Will Also Elect New County Committee Officers.

County chairman John C. Moran has issued a call for the democratic central committee to meet in this city and this will be a most important session, it being Mr. Moran's final one. At this time a new chairman, secretary and treasurer will be elected and there may be quite a scramble for the various places of honor. At this time also the Democrats will name delegates to attend the district convention at Portland on January 2nd, and may name delegates also to the senatorial, congressional and state conventions. The contest for district chairman promises to be an interesting battle. The candidates are Lew G. Ellingham, of this city present chairman; W. H. Eichorn, Bluffton; W. D. Carter, Muncie, with a dark horse or two mentioned. The convention will include 108 delegates, as follows: Adams, 15; Delaware, 19; Jay, 14; Madison, 35; Randolph 10; Wells, 15. Necessary for a choice. 55. No doubt a large delegation from Decatur and Adams county will attend this big district I meeting.

Jsei , s a# ■MW Jr** * _ --I ' aaaffW \Z_. : 1 While every shop closes down, every store and school and industry ceases operation, permitting the employes to enjoy Christmas, the rural mai Icarrier remains on duty to carry packages and letters of cheer to and from the loved ones. However, as shown above, his Xmas trip is sometimes filled with happy surprises.

BUM AGGREGATION Will Give Minstrel Show for Benefit of Standard Oil Company. SOME CURIOSITIES Elks Guarantee Their Performance to Be a Bigger Blunder than Ever. Many a person had a good laugh today as they perused the big bills announcing the Elks’ minstrels to be given on New Years night. The bill is headed “Our Second Stab,” given for the benefit of the Standard Oil company to assist in paying that $29,000,000 fine assessed by Judge Landis.”

Continuing the poster says it will be a grand spectacular performance, a bigger, better, busier blunder than the one of last year. Among the curiosities to be exhibited are big long Bones, Schrockenheimer, Leather Lumpkins, the ice man, the rube, the light man. the Chinaman and 379% home grown, corn fed, dead broke ac. tors. It will be three hours of side splitting, rib-breaking amusements—coon songs, bad dancing, punk jokes, rotten specialties by a bum bunch. All the animals, including Billy Goat Bosse and the Walking Lunch Conter. will be in the big parade in. the afternoon. Buy your tickets early for there’ll be a warm bunch, a chilly lot and plenty of hot air. — ’ SUFFERS FROM APPENDICITISMarshal Bohnke was called to his home this morning on account of the sudden illness of his nine year old son, Harry. The boy has been ill at several times recently with what was supposed to be appendicitis and it is quite evident that that is the cause of his sickness today. A physician was summoned this morning and medical aid administered, although an operation may be necessary to relieve the boy from his affliction.

TURNED STORE OVER TO WIFE. Lloyd Dalrymple, who purchased the notion store here several months ago, has turned the store over to his wife, sold his property on Meridian street and disposed of all of his personal property. The cause of this action is alleged to have grown from family troubles that, have been brewing for several months. Mrs. Dalrymple will continue to run the store. ' Mr. Dalrymple, it is stated, intends to go to the southwest where he will enter a new business. They have one , child, a little boy, who will be under the custody of his mother. —Redkey Times. IS DOING BUSINESS L . Coppock Automobile Company Close Splendid Deal at Grand Rapids. SALES MANAGER HERE Ward Fence Company Order Plans Prepared for Their New Buildings. Mr. Holdridge, of Chicago, sales manager of the Coppock Automobile ■ company is here today, taking charge ■ of his department of the work. He is , very enthusiastic over the future of i the Coppock.and is anticipating a sue. cessful year. Since the first order from Cincinnati, as mentioned a few ■ days ago, many inquiries have been received and today another big deal ■ was closed for the sale of machines at Grand Rapids, Mich. The Coppock is a winner and the world will soon know it The Ward Fence company have contracted with Charles N. Christen to prepare plans for their three large 1 factory buildings and as soon as these s are ready, will advertise for bids for I the construction of same. They will t let the contract early next week for the foundation work. Each plan is 1 being made with the idea of future 1 growth of the plant for this concern t will soon become one of the big fence . factories of this part of the country.

Misses Fanny an dMadge Hite were visitors at Fort Wayne last evening. They attended the play at the Majestic- a

GOOD SHOW CHRISTMAS NIGHT. Robert Barrimore Presents “The Noble Outcast.” Robert Barrimore the eminent actor, who appears here soon in “The Noble Outcast," or "Ragged Hero,” was formerly leading man with Kirk Lardell Stock company of New York City. He plays the character of a tramp, a part which is safe to say that in the whole range of the drama there is no character to be found with such power to compel alternate laughter and tears. The company is one of the best on the road that can produce “The Noble Outcast” or “Ragged Hero" in the strongest scenes and sit nations so as to please the masses and generally brings down the house wherever produced. The dramatic interest in this play is intense, the appeal to sympathy of the human heart powerful and the comedy roles are of a refined nature. Bosse opera house Wednesday, December 25.

SPECIAL SERVICE To Be Given Tomorrow at the Methodist Episcopal Church. COMPLETE PROGRAM Christmas Songs and Sermons Most Fitting for the Occasion. Os all the special religious days in the church calendar, Christmas appeals most to our hearts. On Sunday, December 22nd this day of days will be celebrated at the Methodist Episcopal church. The choir of this church has long been noted for the excellency of its music and for this occasion has prepared a specially fine program which, together with the two sermons appropriate to the Christmas tide, to be delivered by Dr. C. B. Wilcox will make a most pleasing service. Following is the program for morning and evening: MORNING SERVICE, 10:30. Organ prelude ....“And the Glory of Lord,” Handel Hymn No. 78. Brayer. Anthem —Gloria (from Mass in B flat) Farmer Responsive Scripture Reading. Solo —The Ninety and Nine, E. Clephane Miss Marie Beery Offertory—Andante Pastorale...... Wm. Richmond Anthem—Hail the Messiah.S. G. Pratt Sermon —Theme:

..The birth of the Christmas Spirit Hymn No. 107. Benediction. Postiude —Largo Handel EVENING SERVICE. 7 p. m. Organ prelude —The Heavens are telling Haydn Hymn No. 112. Prayer. Anthem —Glory to God in the highest Harrington Responsive Scripture Reading. Solo —The Christmas Herald Whitney Coombs Mrs. C. B. Wilcox Offertory—Faith Rossini Anthem —the Nativity Carrie B. Adams Sermon —Theme: ....The Worlds Debt to the Christ Hymn No. 38. Benediction. Postiude —Praise ye the Father.... Chas. Gounod Organist—Mrs. Ella Bell. o — A BEAUTIFUL LOVING CUP. To Be Given Away at the Poultry Show. The Purina Scratch Food company of St. Louis, have sent to the Adams county poultry association a beautiful silver loving cup, which is to be given to the person who displays the chicken scoring the largest number of points which has been fed by their food. The cup is on display at the F. IV. Mills grocery store and it is a beauty. The one who is fortunate enough to get same will have somep thing o be proud of.

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A UNIQUE PARTY Given by Little Miss Josephine Suttles in Honor of Her First Anniversary. THE C. E. OFFICERS Nominated by the Committee Recently Appointed— Other Society Events. One of the most unique events of the season was the birthday party which was given by little Miss Josephine, the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Suttles yesterday afternoon at their home on Fifth street, to the relatives in honor of her first birthday anniversary. Litle Josephine seems rather young to be giving parties, yet she entertained her guests very charmingly. She also had her birthday cake, which had one candle placed on the top. Many pretty gifts were received. The relatives who were present were: Mrs. John Niblick. Mrs. D. E. Studabaker, Mrs. O. P. Edwards, Mrs. Champer, Miss Hattie Studebaker, Mrs. Elizabeth Mor. risen. Misses Harriet Morrison and Helen Niblick. The young ladies who compose the Y. M. H. C. club were delightfully entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Boknecht of north Third street, by their daughter, Miss Clara. The main feature of the evening was progressive pedro at which the Misses Marie Tonnellier and Georgia Meibers captured very pretty prizes for having the highest score. Dancing was indulged in by the members. At the close of the amusements dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. The outside guest of the evening was Mrs. Gilbert Jack, formerly Miss Nellie Snellen. The next meeting of this club will be held at the home of Miss Leona Harting on next Thursday evening.

The committee which was appointed by the president of the Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church the night of the C. E. rally, held a special meeting at the library to nominate the officers for the coming year. Each one who has been nominated has been seen and will serve, so the C- E. society are looking forward to having a strong society in the future. The following young people were selected as officers: President Hugh Perkins; vice president, Inez Snellen; secretary, Edna Hoffman; treasurer, Bruce Patterson; corresponding secretary, Thomas Perkins; Chairman of prayer meeting committee, Perle D. Burdg; chairman of lookout committee, Ada Springer; chairman of missionary committee, Bennie Beavers; chairman of social committee. Lucile Cusac; chairman of flower committee, Lulu Atz. The members of the committee have not been selected, but will be Sunday evening. Miss Kate Bremerkamp will entertain four girl friends at a six o’clock dinner Sunday evening at her home on Monroe street. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Heller will have their Christmas family dinner at their home on Wednesday, Christmas day. All the members of the family will be present. Another family dinner for Christmas day will be the one given by Mr. and Mrs. Dan Beery, at their home on north Third street. A party of young people are going to Berne, Ind., Monday evening for a pleasure trip. The party has not been fully completed. Two hacks loaded with boys and girls will attend the debate at Monroe, Ind., Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lyons will entertain this evening a company of friends at their country home. Dr. Ober, of Indianapolis, the director of the agency for the Anchor Insurance company, gave a stag party at the Park hotel last evening at a six o’clock dinner, given tn a party of his agents and policy holders of this city. The dinner was served in I courses and many compliments were I passed on Mrs. Dilber's ability in pre. I (Continued on page 2.)