Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 312, Decatur, Adams County, 28 December 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

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FILES AFFIDAVIT Adams County Young Lady Causes the Arrest of Bluffton Man. THE CASE IS SAD ONE Girl is Daughter of Widow Lady—Man Made Love to Her for Seven Years. A sad case was brought to light Thysday evening with the arrest of Charles Beery, a son of John Beery, of east South street. He was taken in charge by Deputj' Sheriff Charles Pierce on a charge of paternity filed against him in Squire Rinehart’s court by Miss Christina Borne, aged twenty-five, a daughter of a widowliving east of this city just across the line in Adams county. After his arrest young Beery was unable to furnish the bond and Charles went to jail to await the preliminary trial next Monday at one o’clock. One extremely sad feature of the case, more so than in many a similar case, is that the girl. Miss Borne, is by nature not in control of her full powers of speech, th e palate of her mouth being gone so that she can hardly speak. She told the prosecuting attorney brokenly between her tears that she had kept company with Charles Beery for seven years, and that he had promised faithfully to marry her and she had confided and trusted in him. An additional sad feature is the fact that the girl’s mother, an aged German lady, is a widow and is the mother of eight children. She had accompanied her daughter to the prosecuting attorney's office and between her sobs told h°~ sorrow. She said that she had al wavs tried to bring her children up right and that she had trusted that her daughter was in good company. The Beery family formerly lived near the Wells-Adams county line and moved to this city only during the last five months. —Bluffton New s.

THE SOCIETY NEWS Six O’Clock Dinner Last Evening at the Hoffman Home. CHILDREN’S INNING Several Went to Fort Wayne —Many Events During Holidays. Misses Emma and Edna Hoffman were the charming hostesses at the six o'clock dinner given at their home or. Madison street, in compliment to Misses Winifred Johnson and Fanny Frisinger. who will leav e Jan. 6, 1908, for Bloomington, Ind. Tho guests w'ere the members of the Menuates club. After dinner they spent the evening very pleasantly by attending the Crystal theater and the Pictorium. Mrs. Lewis Reynolds entertained a crowd of children yesterday afternoon in honor of their daughter, Beulah for her seventh birthday anniversary. The children were helped to light refreshments. Miss Beulah was the receiver of many beautiful gifts. Those present were: Geraldine Robison. FrancHe Chronister, Edna Stetson, Reba Ramey Eva Augenbaugh, Grayce Schroll, Esther Reynolds, Bessie Stetson, Poline Revnolds, Mildred Strebe, Mabel Ocerhulser, Mary Stetson, Anna Garat d Mabel Russell. Bereneta Reynolds, Gravce Garard, Dreda Parent, Beulah Reynolds. Those entertaining: Misses Gravce Buhler, Nettie Reynolds. Mag. gie Frank. Daisy Reynolds. Miss Rubv F. Artman delightfully entertained Miss Edna Segur, of Angola. Ind., Miss Ruth Buhler of this city and Mr. James Strickler, of W i - shire, Ohio, to a six o'clock dinner last evening. Eight couples of Decatur left last evening on the three o’clock car lor (Continued on page 4.)

NEW POSTMASTER AT MONROE. Walter Johnson today received an appointment as postmaster at Monroe, his duties to begin January Ist. Shelby Ray, the former postmaster, died last February and since then Mrs. Ray has served. Mr. Johnson is a well known young man, was employed at the Hub clothing store here for some time. He is now in the clothing business at Monroe and will remove the office to his store. The place pays $550 per year, and the appointment came through Senator Beveridge.

INSTALL OFFICERS Masonic Royal Arch and Eastern Star Lodges Held Meeting. ENJOYABLE EVENT Large Crowd Present to Witness the Affair—Elaborate Luncheon Served. Last night at their hall, the Eastern Star and Masonic officers elect were installed into the various offices of the orders under most pleasant conditions. Promptly at eight o’clock Miss Nellie Blackburn, who was chosen as the installing officer for the O. E. S., took her position and instructed the newly elected officers to take their places within the semi circle and prepare for installation. J. W. Tyndall was invested with the power of marshal and each of the officers were escorted to the worthy matron to receive the solemn obligations characteristic to her positions. The installing officer acquitted herself grandly in the work and each and every officer was most impressively installed into the office which they will fill for the ensuing year. The following are the officers who took the obligations and their respective positions: Mrs. Flora Klnzle worthy matron: J. D. Hale, worthy pa. tron; Mrs. D. M. Hensley, secretary; Mira Moore, treasurer; Nora Parrish, conductress; Nellie Blackburn, associate conductress.

After the installation of the Eastern Star officers. J. W. Tyndall assumed the position of installing officer for the F. and A. M. and the officers elect were seated in a semi circle from where they were escorted before the installing officer by Marshall J. D. Hale, where the solemn obligations were impressively administered and the officers invested with the badges appropriate to their positions. The officers elect who were given the obli. gations are as follows: D. E. Smith, W. M.; George Kinzle, senior warden; Charles Dunn, junior warden; Earl Adams, secretary; J. Q. Neptune, treasurer; C. L. Walters, senior deacon; Warner, junior deacon; Henry Heller and Will Winnes, stewards and P. L. Andrews, tyler. After the installation of these officers, J. P. Hale, of Bluffton, assuming the position of installing officer, installed the following into th e offices of the R. /. M.: P. L. Andrews, high priest; T. R. Moore, king; J. D. Hale, scribe; Henry Heller, royal arch captain; J. W. Tyndall, principal sojourner; C. L. Walters, captain of the house; Godfrey Christen, treasurer;. Roy Archbold, secretary; W. P. Shrock, third veil; Isadore Kalver, second veil and E. B. Adams first veil. After the work of installing was completed the ladies of the O. E. S. served an elegant luncheon which delighted every one present and a most enjoyable time was had.

The remains of Miss Katie Teeple arrived today from Carey, 0., over the Chicago and Erie and were conveyed to the home of James L. Gay, where they will lie in state until Sunday at twelve-thirty o’clock when the funeral cortege will proceed to Rivare whe-? the funeral services will b econducted Sunday afternoon at. two o’clock -and interment will b e made in the Mouni Tabor cemetery. Mrs. Charles Murray will entertain a few guests this evening in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Forman. of Winona Lake. Miss Hulda Loser returned to her home at Pennville this afternoon after I enjoying a stay in the city with friends.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening December 28,1907.

IS NOW ORGANIZED Thomas Gallogly Elected Chairman of the County Committee. TWO RESOLUTIONS Electing Delegates Today to the District Meeting at Portland.

The Adams County Democracy is now an organized militant, ready for th e campaign battle of 1908. At ten o’clock today the county central committee elected at the primary election on December 6, met in answer to a call issued by retiring chairman John C. Moran. With the members of the central committee were several hundred active and interested democrats, this showing an unsual interest in the cause of their party at this early time. The ■ election of a chairman was a matter that took but a short time, that old wheel hors© an d splendid organizer, Thomas Gallogly being elected thereto. Mr. Gallogly is an old hand at the business and will line up the democratic forces for an old time victory next year. Henry Lankenau was made secretary, and Fried V. sill’s treasurer. The meeting was harmonious and was concluded after completing their organiza. tion. The committee adjourned and they together with th e many other democrats present, were called to order in a mass convention, the purpose of which being the selection of delegates to the district meeting at Portland next Thursday, at which time a member of the Democratic State Committee will be eleced. John' C. Moran was made chairman and A. O. Straub secretary. The delegates selected are Phillip Gase, Frank McConnell, John Witte, William Adler, Michael Miller, John C. Moran, JaCob Borne, John Myers, William Scheerer, F. C. Foreman, Eugene Lindsey, W. L. Thornhill, Jacob Butcher, Joseph Peel and John Mosure. TWO RESOLUTIONS.

Decatur, Ind., Dec. 28, 1907. The Democrats of Adams county, Indiana, assembled in mass convention, being mindful of the high citizenship of Judge Richard K. Erwin, his clear, fair, honest and fearless record as Judge of the Adams Circuit Court, of his long and faithful service to the Democratic party in Adams county, and to the state, do hereby indorse his candidacy for Governor, and pledge our fidelity and support to Adams county’s honored and favorite son, Richard K. Erwin for Governor of the state of Indiana, at the Democratic state convention in 1908. Decatur, Ind., Dec. 28, 190<. The Democrats of Adams county assembled in mass convention, knowing of the valued services and the loyalty of L. G. EUingham to the Democratic party, and knowing how well he merits the position, to which he aspires, from the Democrats of the Eighth congressional district, and having full faith and confidence in his ability as a leader, do hereby heartily endorse his candidacy for District Chairman, and hereby promise him our support and best efforts, to secure for him the District Chairmanship, to which he aspires, and the delegates to district meeting, from Adams county, Indiana, are hereby instructed to cast the full vote, for L. G. EUingham for Distrct Chairman, at the District meeting to be held at Portland, Indiana, on th e 2nd day of January, 1908. Special to Daily Democrat. * Anderson, Indiana, Dec. 28. 1 p. m.— At a mass convention of the Democrats of Anderson township held at the court room at ten o’clock this morning eleven EUingham delegates wer e elected. It is predicted here that at least, thirty of the thirty-five delegates from Madison county will favor the election of Mr. EUingham at th e district meeting at Portland next Thursday. Muncie, Ind., Dec. 28. —At a conference between the four aspirants for the Democratic District Chairmanship held in room ten at the Delaware hotel ! last night, resulted in the two Muncie 1 candidates withdrawing and under an I agreement the Delaware county vote

will be equally divided between Ellingham and Eichhorn Winchester, Ind., Dec. 28. —The sentiment as expressed among the Demo, crats here seems unanimous in favor of Lew Ellingham for District Chairman, and it is expected that Randolph's ten votes will be so cast. SERVICES AT THE MISSION HALL There will be preaching at the Mission Hall this eve at 7:30. Sunday school tomorrow afternoon at 1:30. Prayer and praise meeting at 2:30. Preaching at 7:30 in evening. Rev. John Gibson will preach thid evening and Sunday evening. Every one most cordially invited to attend these meet, ing. Chancey Stetson, Leader. o —

HELD A PRIMARY I Republicans of St. Marys 1 Township Held Election Yesterday. CANDIDATES NAMED O. J. Suman Named for Trustee and W. F. Beery for Assessor. The republicans of St. Marys to vnship held their primary election yesterday te nominate a candidate for trustee and assesor. The campaign was a rather hot one,there being three candidates for trustee and two for assessor. O. J. Suman was the successful aspirant for the trustee nomination, while W. F. Beery secured the plum in the assessor’s race. The ’ results were: For trustee —O. J. Suman, north precinct 34, south 49, total ' 83; J. L. Chronister, north precinct ’ 43, south 3, total 46; D. B. Roop, north » precinct 7, south 24, total 31. Suman’s 1 plurality 37. For assessor—W. F., ’ Beery, north precinct 27, south 66, to. 1 tai 93; J. H. Helm, north precinct ’ 54, south 10, total 64. Beery's plural- ' ity 39. The township is decidedly re. 1 publican in politics and the primaries always of Interest.

BY FANNIE M LOTHROP J-' W. If -- -"lpppto t>» FANNIE M. LOTHROP The Author of Our “Famous People" Series We take nleasure in announcing to our readers that with this Issue we begin a series of remarkable, illustrated biographic sketches of famous npnnipmen and women who are making tho history of th • Th°s series is by Fannie M. Lothrop, the well-known author and the ablest writer in this line in America to-day. For several years she has been a “ and critic on the leading publications of New York and Philadelphia. For this work Mrs. Lothrop has a double fitness; from the literary sid her knowledge of the great people of the day and her original way of P utt *Oß things Ind from the artistic side, her close acquaintance with the world s famous people fits her pre-eminently to select the best possible views of h subiecta To her belongs the distinctive honor of possessing the largest colLcttan of portraits in the world, now numbering over 40(X000-a treasury of nortraiture unapproached by that of any museum or library in existence. The 1 time, patience, concentration of purpose, industry and systematic attention to detail expended in arranging such a collection is remarkable. “Mrs Lothrop ” says a famous critic, “has unusual ability in present ng the vital elements of a man’s character so cleverly, lAyjng b“oging dates and details, that from her pen we get in afew lines> In tag bg that show the real man, his qualities and his life, more eneciiveiy than in whole pages by other writers. Some artists can give more in a thum - nail sketch than others can present m a panorama pan Jng. <3,---Mrs Lothrop passed her girlhood years in Wisconsin, her native State Her father, I. F. Mack, a New England gentleman of that class we fond y a a lawver educator and thinker of rare power ±tarclearness of mind. Hta founded the public schools of Rochester, b. n Y and was identified with all local movements during his residence there, amoving th“ce to where he became prominent and wealthy by cf hio lecal talent. Mrs. Lothrop’s mother is a cousin of John Pierrea®on. h ° f American noet who was the grandfather of J. Pierpont Morgan. p ° For two years Mrs. Lothrop was a student of Oberlin, College, standing the best works- of the best thinkers, she does all her literary work. Copyright, 1906, by Win. C Macle

WANTS THE LAND Has a Patent on a Large Tract of Indiana Land. NO COMPROMISE Taft and Foraker Are Both Striking Below the

Washington, December 28. —Representative Isaac H. Sherwood, the Tole. do congressman, said just before leaving for his home for the holidays that he would advise his constituent, James Jrt. Wolcott, to enter suit to obtain ■possession of the 320 acres of land in Indiana, which according to the records of the Indian office, belong to the heirs of Anna Turner. Wolcott says he Is one of those heirs. B.e it understood the Indiana office does not pretend to say whether Wolcott can es. tablish title to the land. It simply finds that Ann Turner was entitled patent on this land, and the secretary of the interior has issued such a patent. Washington, December 28. —Friends of both Secretary Taft and Senator Foraker say there is not the slightest possibility of a truce or understanding of any kind being reached in the warfare between the two factions in the Republican party in Ohio. A few days ago some “soundings” were made by the Taft people for the purpose of ascertaining if an agreement might possibly be reached. These investigations. It is related, revealed that Senator Foraker and his friends in the state are determind to fight to the end. Washingon, December 28. —Stranger things have happened in this country than the building of a ship canal ’ from Chicago to Toledo, which is being talked of throughout northern Indiana. Senator Hemenway has prepaid a res- ‘ olution on the subject which he will (Continued ou page 2.)

HORSES ARE SCARCE. Elmer Johnson, who Is engaged in shipping horses to the eastern market is much discouraged over the prospect of buying horses in Adams county, as after looking over several hundred horses during the past three weeks, he was only able to buy twelve head at a price that he was able to pay In order to ship them east at any profit. However, he shipped the twelve head today and it is probable that he will remain here in hopes of securing a car load to ship in the near future. Usually Mr. Johnson buys from ten to twenty head a day, but he states that is impossible to do at present.

WANT TO LAUGH If you Be Sure to Attend the Big Elks’ Minstrel Show. CURE FOR THE BLUES The Boys are Rehearsing Each Day and Everything Will Be Ready.

The minstrel show to be given Wed. nesday and Thursday evenings of next week by the local order of Elks, gives promise of being one of the mosi spectacular events ever held in Decatur. Thirty-five people will positively appear in the opening chorus and will be dressed in gorgeous costumes secured from Professor Green of Fort Wayne, who makes a business of putting on minstrel shows, and every person in the chorus will be well known to the audience. The performance will be strlckly a home production and in this manner some new talent is always introduced. The rehearsals ar,e now running along smoothly and without a hitch, and ' Manager F. E. France is more than pleased with the result to date. True ’ Fristoe who has charge of the rnusi- . cal iend of the program has put much lif e and ginger into the company and the choruses move along smoothly and will make a hit. A full orchestra accompanyment will be used and this will assist materially in rounding out the choruses and assist the singer wonderfully. The second part of the show is well under way and the theater goers of Decatur are prom, ised something new and unique in this part. New specialties and songs will be introduced by stars and the after show will please as well as the opening. The stage settings for the open, ing opening have been placed in the hands of W. J. Bosse and Tom Haefling and the later is arranging a beautiful line of electrical effect that ar e bound to make a hit. The scenery for the opening is now in the hands of the artist and will give a beautiful .effect in connection with the electrical The following program will be- rendered: Opening chorus —medley... .Company Brother Noah Gave Out Checks for Rain W. P. Schrock Duet.. Miss Mylott and Miss Terveer Caroline Bart France Ballad Hugh Hite That’s GratitudeM. J. Mylott Ballad Miss Sprunger A Little Bit MoreC. O. France Ballad L. A - Holthouse The Ice Man Fred Bell Ballad Miss Beery Noah H. L. Conter PART 11. Thanatopsls D. E. Smith Comic Coon Songs Marie Allison Trombone Duet Fred Bell and Jesse Sellemeyer. Elks Quartette D. W. Beery Fred Bell. Bart France, Hugh Hite ImpersonationC. O. France Fiji Islanders L. A. Holthouse German Dialogue H. L. Conter W. P. Schrock Remember, the show is being given for the benefit of charity and this feature alone should meet the approval of all and th e house should be packed. Do not forget the dates January 1 and 2. A new show will be introduced this evening at the. Pictorium that is a daisy and vill more than please those that see it. The gold watch contest is growing exciting and a great interest is being manifested. Several of the ladies are running very closely and it is nip and tuck. Miss Ada Murray is the leader today and w ill no doubt prove hard to beat.

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PROGRAM IS OUT For the Big Event at the M. E. Church Next Monday Night. HOLY GRAIL BOYS Will Debate on an Important Subject and Render a Fine Program.

The boys of the Holy Grail of this city and Monroe are preparing to enjoy a most pleasant time Monday evening at the M. E. church, where a debate between the Monroe and Decatur castles will be indulged in. The question which furnishes the subject of discussion will be “Resolved that the world owes more to the press than to the pulpit,” the Decatur boys having the negative and Monroe the affirmative. In addition to the debate which will be rendered by Ben Beavers, Howard Wlsehaupt and Herald Wilcox for Decatur and the same for Monroe that represented them at the meeting at their town, a program has been prepared for the occasion that gives promise of being unusually interesting. The program of the evening will be as follows: Violin Solo Don Burke Piano duet Ben Beavers, Grace McKean Instrumental solo Carrie Thomas So l o Mrs. C. B. Wilcox Cornet solo Herald Milcox S on g Monroe Quartette Those who heard the debate at Monroe are loud in their praise of the ability of the boys who handled same and a very interesting program was rendered. The boys of this organization are recognized as royal entertainers and without a doubt a large audience will greet them Monday evening as the public in general is invited to attend.

SUICIDE ROUTE Taken by Toledo Grain Merchant Who Was Well Known Here. MIND IS DERANGED J. F. Zahm Shot Himself Yesterday—Was Relative of Andrew Miller. The Niblick Grain company received word this morning that J. Frank Zahm, of the J. F. Zahm & Co. grain and seed house in Toledo, with whom they had transacted business for a quarter of a century and whom they knew personally, had committed suicide by shooting himself at the office of his mammoth wholesale house Friday. He had been in poor health for some time and his mind became deranged. He was born in Laporte, Indiana, and was one of the wealthiest men in Toledo. He was a relative of Mr. Andrew Miller, who lives south of Decatur and came here quite often during his life. The statement sent out by his firm closed by saying: His sterling qualities of honesty, kindness, .energy and manly courage enabled him to rise from a messenger boy to one of the leaders and most respected men in the grain business. His generosity will enable his surviving partners, who hav e had the active management of the business in late years to successfully continue it. —- The Schafer Hardware company s store is a very busy place at this particular time, as they are taking their annual invoice. Decatur was visited by an extra large Saturday crowd today and the merchants seemed to do considerable business. Miss Dora Gast will be the complimentary guest at an evening party Sunday .evening given by her hostess, Miss Leona Harting. Frank Fisher and wife have returned from a visit with friends at Hoagland.