Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 2, Decatur, Adams County, 2 January 1908 — Page 1

DEOATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 2

> ELLiNGHAM Isl CHAIRMAN L f I I Unanimously Chosenflat the Portland I Convftion

THIS AFTERNOON Eichorn Withdrew Leavingj the Field Clear.

ERWIN IS ENDORSE] For Democratic State Chai man—His Election Seems Assured. Portland, Ind., January 2. —(Specij —The district convention conved at the court room at 1:30 o'clock ti afternoon and was a rip-roaring I fashioned, enthusiastic, democrl love feast. The committee on ora ration reported the officers fori convention: James J. Moran. * land, chairman, and E. A. McKeettor of the Portland Sun, secrlThe meeting was soon called to l r by the chairman, who made alt I talk, stated the purpose of theft' ing and called for nominatiol>r district chairman. Lew G. Elliiin, editor of the Decatur Democrati»g | chosen by acclamation Eich«remained in the race until nooilen he withdrew, leaving a clear t|for Ellingham, who received the ire ' 108 votes. His election se< to ■ please the entire convention the j cheering proved the popularit the condldate. The election of Mr. Ellindhad been conceded for several I hut the surprise of the day cAhen the convention unanimouslyftrsed Judge Richard K. Erwin, olatur, for state chairman. His fl was immediately recognized ai> district will make a vigorous Ar his selection. Judge Erwin Action seeihs assured and it is Bed he will carry his party to villa Indiana. Elllngham's name was before tfee convention by Judge ftAt the close of the ention speeches were made by ■eesman Adair, L. G. Ellingham. f • Eichorn, Judge Erwin, Walwkz and other prominent men w»"e present. Fort Wayne, January Special) —The twelfth district Aatic convention held here an enthusiastic one. Ed I» of this city was unanimously A district chairman, Thomas Ma of Columbia City, was endorse governor and the names of E Cline, of Angola, and F. L. F t Garrett, were announced as Idates for congress. Portland, Ind., Janu -(Special) This is democratic ntion day for the Eighth conAal district hundreAcfans from

•r the district arrived last evening n this morning. The real purpose ■ the convention is th e selection of ■district chairman and member of I- state committee to succeed Lew I Ellirgham of Decatur. The camlign has been rather a warm one, lere being four candidates for a time, r. Ellingham, Feltz and Carter, of uncle and W. H. Eichorn of Bluffton.

■he two Muncie men. withdrew about ■ week ago and the general opinion ■ere last night and this morning was ■hat-Eichorn would get out before the |onvention hour, 1-30 his afternoon, delegate meetings were held at eleven b'clock this morning at various places [in the city. Mr. Ellingham and a number of friends arrived yesterday after'noou, and opened headquarters. Mr. Eichorn came over this morning with about fifty boosters. Madison county sent seventy-five in a special car, sixty came from Delaware, eighty from Adame county and thirty from Randolph.

e . I Th e newly elected officers of the I Sunday school of the Methodist I church are as follows: Superintendent, J, W. Vail; first assistant, Jeff Bryson; second assistant, Mrs. Jonas Tritch; secretary, A. Katterheinrich; assistant secretary, Mrs. Ella Bell; treasurer, Mr. J. D. Hale; pianist, Miss Grace McKean; assistant pianist, Mrs. Leota Beery; chorister, Mrs. W. J. *Vail; assistant chorister. Miss Ethel Butler. On* of the largest dances of the season will be given by Robert Miller at his home on the old Niblick farm, situated four and one-half miles of town. A large number of Decatur voung people are going to attend. f I William Noil and wife and A. W. Scoles and wife of Darke county, Ohio, i were guests at the home of Harvfey I Harruff yesterday and have returned j to their homes. THEPOULTRYSHOW Opens Next Tuesday in North Room of Weber Livery Barn. EXCELS ALL OTHERS —— 4 Promises to be the Best Ever—Many Inquiries Have Been Received. The Adams County poultry show 'Which opens next Tuesday, promises to be the greatest event of the kind ever held; in this locality. The event will be conducted this year in the Weber livery barn building on north Second street and preparations are under way to arrange this commodious room in a most convenient way. Inquiries are coming in from many exhibitors and the management can safely guarantee a great show. Several special premiums have been offered by various concerns, local and foreign and the competitors will be clean and sharp. Each season’s show so far has excelled the previous one and this year will undoubtedly uphold this precedent The association deserves your support and you should arrange to attend. The exhibition opens Tuesday and continues Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The Home Missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal church will be entertained Friday afternoon, Jan. 3, by Mrs. John Bowers and Miss Nellie Blackburn, at the home of Mrs. John Niblick. A program of readings and music will be given and refreshments served. All members are urged to be present and a cordial Invitation is extended to all friends. The sec y requests all members who need to renew their subscriptions to Home Missions to come prepared to do so. Mrs. Harriet Haviland, of Geneva, i eturned to her hom« this afternoo after making a short visit in the city.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening January, a 1908.

TRAVELED THOUSANDS OF MILES The Indianapolis News has the fol-I lowing to say about a man from Por-| tugal traveling to Columbus just to see a plow: Some time ago Senor Xavier Peixoto came all the way to Columbus from Lisbon, Portugal, to see one of the Reeves & Company gang plows in operation. These plows are manufactured by the local company and are pulled by traction e gines. The foreigner was interested in seeing these plows at work, as he owns large estates in Portugal and had an idea that he could save money by introducing them. As none was in operation here he went to Denver. When he arrived at the branch office of Reeves & Company at Denver, and announced that' he wished to see one of the plows at work, the officials told him that as the ground was frozen there would be no more plowing until spring. Senor Peixoto then inquired where he could see one of the plows in operation, and , was told that California was the near-, ; est point. This did not daunt him.' I He merely bowed himself out. thanked the officials for their trouble and board- j ed a train for California, a thousand miles away, where he finally saw one of the plows in operation. The man had crossed the ocean and the continent to se e the plow doing its work, and he seemed to think no more of it. than if he had only taken a journey of a few hours. HE IS A CANDIDATE Nate Hawkins, of Portland, First to Really Announce Himself. FOR CONGRESSMAN Will Make a Fight for the Republican Nomination in this District. Nathan B. Hawkins, of Portland, has formally announced his candidacy for the republican nomination for congress. He claims to represent no faction, but he will probably line up with either the Cromerites or antis before the convention is over. In a column article he says some mean things about the democrats, promises some legislation that will benefit every one in the United States and otherwise offers testimony to prove that he is the greatest man in the district and closes by saying: “If elected to congress I shall always be mindful of the fact that ‘the object of legislation is the greatest good for th e greatest number,’ and my ambition will be to reflect the grettest honor and credit possible on my district. It rests with my friends and the party whether I shall be the nominee of the Republican convention. My friendS are authorized to take .proper steps to advance my candidacy in tb e district. From time to time I shall state my position on matters of interest to Eighth district voters.” Last Monday evening among the many watch parties which took place was the one given the young ladies who belong to the Menu-Ate club in compliment to Misses Fanny Frisinger and Winifred Johnson, who will leave January 6th for Blomington, Ind. The first portion of the evening was spent in a social way, until twelve o’clock when the guests were ushered Into the dining room, which was beautifully decorated with the holiday decorations and light with candelabra Their places were marked by New Year place cards and lighted by the individual tapers. A delicious four course luncheon was served. After which the New Year was welcomed, and the merry guests spent a very i pleasant hour by dancing. The mem- | bers of the club are: Misses Pansy i Bell, Marie Beery, Lucile Hale, Fan Frisinger.. Winifred Johnson, Mrs. Dyke Frisinger, Emma Hoffman, Edna Hoffman. Frances Merryman, Messrs. Jesse Helm, Von Burke, Jesse Sellemeyer. True Fristoe, Albert Sellemeyer, Dyke Frisinger, Glen Fulk, Irvin Case. Arthur Beery, Ray Snyder, of Fort Wayne. There were no games played yesterday in the billiard tournament and as a consequence there were no changes in the standing. Several games are scheduled for this eveni“g and frwm now on the games will be played promp’ly.

HELD ROLL CALL Christian Cfr _ ch Members Met in an arite-isting Session. THE SOCIETY NEWS Maccabees Elected Officers— Teeple Family Reunion— Various Dinners Given. Miss Perle Burdg. A large number of the members of the Christian church attended the roll call at the church at seven o’clock. The program was nicely rendered, each number being given, the reports were excellent and interesting, especially the “History of the Church of Decatur” by Mrs. Sadie Gilllg, and a reading by Miss Merle Burdg. The reading was entitled “The Amen Corner" and Miss Burdg received many compliments on her ability as a reader. After the program closed dainty refreshments were served and each one spent a delightful hour among their friends. The lady Maccabees met in their regular session last evening and elected the following officers: Commander, Mrs. James Bain; P. C., Rebecca Eady; R. K., Geneva Murray; F. K., Hila Murray; M. R., Rachel Mangold; chaplain, Marie Holloway; S. A., Nellie Eady; picket, Daisy Bollinger. A good social hour was spent after the election. A family reunion of the Teeple family was one of the most pleasant events of yesterday’s calendar. All the members except two. gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Teeple situated three miles east of this city, to celebrate the seventy-third birthday anniversary of Mrs. Teeple and the seventy-seventh birthday anniversary of Mr. Teeple. At twelve o’clock a large table filled with every goody of the season awaited th e guests in the dining room. After the dinner they had their photographs taken, and pleasant social afternoon followed. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Teeple and family, of Willshire. Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Teeple and family of Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Teeple of Van Wert, Ohio; Miss Della Stoops, of Vai Wert, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Moser and family of Wren, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Gay and family of Decatur, Ind.: Mr. and Mrs. John W. Moser and family, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Smith and family of Decatur. Misses Bessie Vonhey, Bessie Witte, Rose Martin, Mr. N. Laughlin, of Fort Wayne, were the guests of honor at a twelve o'clock luncheon and six o’clock dinner, New Year's day, given by Mrs. C. V. Connell to a company of young people from Decatur. During the evening they were entertained at the minstrel show at the opera house. Miss Bertha Butler entertained the Misses Lulu and Mary Relneke and Lulu Bohner of Fort Wayne at a twelve o’clock dinner New Year’s day. The guests returned home on the nine o’clock car last evening. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Peters gave a theater pdrty last evening In compliment to their guests Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Leas, of Waterloo, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Leas, of Angola, Ind. Another informal dinner party which proved to be a very delightful affair was the one given by Mrs. Fred Schafer to a company of ladies who wdre: Miss Hattie Studabaker and her guests, Miss Mryle Watts, Mrs. W. H. Daniels, Mrs. C. C. Scvhafer. Miss Lucy Fruchte pleasantly entertained at a New Year’s dinner yesterday at her home in honor of Misses Myrle Beachler and Nina Case, of Magley; Mr Roy Beachler, of Richmond, Ind. TJie Ladies' Aid society of the Christian church will be entertained by Mrs. Fred Snyder on north Ninth street, on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. All ladles and their friends are cordially invited to attend this meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Torrance, of Marlon, Ind., and Grandma Rice were the honored guests at a twelve o’clock dinner New Year’s day, given by Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bryson and daughter, Miss Frances.

Miss Lulu Atz was a charming little I hostess at a twelve o'clock dinner yes- | terday ’noon, given in complime t to | the following young girls: Misses Ireta ' Erwin, Katherine Egly, of Berne, Ind.; Edith Green, Auletta Spengel. At the country home of Mrs. Herman Gerke in Root township a family reunion was held New Year’s day. An elegant dinner was served at twelve o'clock and luncheon at six o’clock. The guests remained for the e .tire day, and also spent the evening in a very pleasant manner. The relatives who enjoyed the New Year's day so splendidly were: Charles Speckman, Miss Anna and Emma Dickmeyer, Mrs. Louis Schust, Mr. and Mrs. Clen Seip. Mr. and Mrs. Enno Lankenau and family, Herbert Lankenau, Miss Clara | Lankenau, Tila Meyers, Adolph Lan- , kenau, from Fort Wayne; Mr. and i Mrs. Henry Lankenau and family. Miss ' Anna Parent, from Decatur. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Omlor entertained in a very enjoyable manner a few friends at their country home, situated three miles south of the city, at a twelve o’clock dinner New Year’s day. The company was composed of ■ Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eiting, Mr. and j Mrs. Dyonis Schmitt, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Hain, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dirkson and Mrs. J. B. Enneking, of Cincinnati, being the honored guest. ANNUALDINNER Given by Judge and Mrs. W. J. Vesey at Fort Wayne Home. MANY GUESTS THERE The Studabaker Family Enjoyed Another Delightful Day Yesterday. Judge and Mrs. William J. Vesey | held a family reunion yesterday at i their home on Thompson rvenue. At noon a dinner of thirty-five covers was served, and afterward, an informal reception took place between two and ten o'clock for the many friends of Judge and Mrs. Vesey and their family. The house was beautifully decorated j with quanties of palms and ferns and I pink azaleas. In the dining room ; where Mrs. Allen J. Vesey and Mrs. I Elizabeth Morrison poured,was done in red, with gorgeous crimson Richmond roses on the table and buffet, and red tapers furnished light. The young girls who were members of the house party assisted in serving. Relatives of Judge and Mrs. Vesey who spent New Year’s and the days preceding as their house guests were: Miss Helen Russell and Robert Russell, of Laporte; Miss Hermine Wiching and Miss Justine Cook, of Bluffton; Miss Harriett Morrison, Miss Helen Niblick and Mr. Burton Niblick, of Decatur; Miss Hattie Studabaker. Mrs. Katherine Champer, Mrs. Elizabeth Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Suttles and family; Mr. and Mrs. David Studabaker and son, all of Decatur, and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest WickIng and family, of Bluffton; Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Vesey, Mr. John Vesey Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Vesey and Mrs. Eliza Henderson. —Fort Wayne Jour-nal-Gazette. GALLERY SEATS TWENTY-FIVE CENTS. The Elk minstrel managers have decided to sell gallery seats for tonight’s performance for twenty-five cents, thus giving the boys and others so desiring a chance to see the big show an opportunity to do so. Don’t miss it. This is a January bargain worth taking in. o — Sunday at the beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. John Fuhrman northwest of Decatur, their daughter Miss Elsie, entertained in honor of Miss Bessie Fisher, of Decatur, and Mr. Hellworth, of Celina, Ohio. Th« house was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and holly. The guests present were Misses Dessie Butler, Ve-/a Butler, Lettia Singleton. Edith ' Cook, Bertha Fuhrman, Elsie Fuhrman, | I Bessie Fisher and Beulah Fuhrman, | and Messrs. Harvey Kitson, Earl But- J ler, John Singleton. Milton Fuhrman,] Will Evans, Francis Fuhrman, Frank Mann, Josie Fuhrman, Oscar Fuhrman, Mr. Hellworth, Herbert Butler and Charles Fuhrman. The time was spent in music and a social chat. The guests departed devoting Miss Elsie a charming entertainer.

ELKS SHOW A GRAND SUCCESS Annual Minstrel Greeted dy a Packed House

EVERY TURN GOOD Funny Acts. Catchy Songs. New Jokes are Numerous. MANY SPECIAL ACTS Big Audience Was Delighted and Another Full House Promised Tonight. Os all the performances that have been staged at the Bosse opera house or in fact in the city of Decatur, the show given last night by the Elks far surpasses anything of its kind that has ever been witnessed here. Long before time for the curtain to raise th e house was crowded to its capacity and every person present manifested eagerness to see the initial stunt of the evening. A short time before the show began, Professor True R. Fristoe and his orchestra, composed of six pieces, took their places and rendered a delightful selection which was a most fitting introduction to the greatest minstrel show that has ever held the boards at the Bosse. While the strains of the beautiful music was falling upon the ears of the audience the curtain was raised revealing the most' spectacular scene that has ever met the eyes of Decatur people. With elaborate electric effects displaying j the national colors of red, white and I blue, the background adorned with the old stars and stripes and F. E, France and his thirty-five minstrel artists in unique costumes. Assuming the position of interlocutor. F. E. France, whose ability has long been recognized in this line, announced the opening of the show proper which was a song entitled “Brother Noah Gave Out Checks for Rain,” by W. P. Schrock. In this Mr. Schrock was decidedly clever and brought the house to laughter by his unique da ting and comical jestures. He was forced to respond to the loud applause by repeating the chorus. Barton France then favored th e vast audience w'ith the song “Caroline.” This was a very interesting selection and was well executed by Mr. Fran.ce, who was neatly dressed in the black face attire. Unceasing applause necessitated the chorus to be repeated and the singer was then allowed to resume his seat on the right wing. Hugh Hite was next on the calendar and he sang a solo which was trtthusiastically received. He was also encored and responded accordingly. M. J. Mylott then scored a hit in the song entitled “That's Gratitude. His singing was decidedly clever and his dancing as well, although we must admit that he became slightly unbalanced at one critical moment when he was Introducing the Hawaii dance. An encore called him back for a repeater, which he executed without a hitch and great applause was forthcoming from the audience. This was followed by a solo by Miss Florence Spru-ger and it was fine indeed. C. O. France then In his usual clever manner sang that beautiful and touching ballad entitled "A Little Bit More.” During the progress of the so"g a brother Elk In the audience threw a lemon at “Bones,” which the latter caught with ease, demonstrating his ability as a base ball player as well as an actor. Mr. France was repeatedly chered until he was compelled to repeat the chorus. L. A. Halthouse then acquitted himself grandly In a solo which : was well received, after which Fred Bell sang “The Ice Man,” much to the delight of all. Miss Marie Beery sang a ballad and her work is entit- ' ’ led to much credit. “Noah Was a I Wild Old Man” was the next song on the list, H. L. Canter being the artist. I Mr. Conter sang two verses and was j 1 loudly applauded. He responded and ' sang the verse he was saving for the applause "which was sure to come.’ However, this did not satisfy the all ' dience and there was a continuous up- ! roar for another hemorrh''-e. Conter i * proved himself equal to .

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by composing three more verses to suit the music. This concluded the first part of the program and after a short intermission the second part was opened by stereoptican views of and a lecture on that beautiful piece of poetry “Thanatopsis’. by D. E. Smith. This was great and was well appreciated. Miss Marie Allison then sang a comic coon song sa f? and sang another when forced to do so by continuous applause. They were both great. The Elks quartette composed of Messrs Fred Bell, Hugh Hite, Bart France and D. W. Beery then favored the audience with a well executed selection. Next came a feat that was extremely difficult to perform. For several months C. O. France has worked hard in preparing to impersonate several business mea in Decatur and his efforts were crown--1 ed with much success. To do this . act requires an enormous amount of . nerve and self composure, both of : which Mr. France managed to have ‘ and it must be said that never before -jin the history of Indiana, has such ;’ an act been even attempted. L. A. , Holthouse and his six little Fiji Islanders then produced a stunt that was j extremely good and they deserve . special menio I. The performance ’ was closd by a German dialogue by W. P. Schrock and H. L. Conter. , Words cannot describe their appearence, but w e are able to state that this stunt would be becoming to prob fessionals. Thus the second annual . j show of the Elks minstrels closed with ( the word success staring this grand order in the face from every direction ’ and the people of Decatur can rest assured that the profits derived from ' I last night’s and tonight’s show will be I used to relieve trying situations j among th e unforturate families of the ’ j city, who really need assistance. The . j same show will be put on tonight and I if you have not seen it, be sure and I attend and if you have seen it —see it again. FREQUENT RIOTS Add Interest to the Big Street Car Strike Now on at Muncie. FIVE PEOPLE HURT Militia May be Called to Quell Disturbances— Police Inadequate. Muncie, Ind., Jan. I.—Five persons were injured and two street cars were riddled with stones ana missiles here this afternoon la a riot that followed an attempt of the Indiana Union Traction company to run cars manned by strike-breakers. The strike followed the refusal of the company to re-sign the agreement that has been in effect between employes and employers for five years and which expired last midnight Realizing the local police force were unable to cope with the situation. Mayor Guthrie this evening appealed to Governor Hanly to send state troops to the scene of the conflict, but the governor’s reply was that he would send Col. Harry B. Smith to look over the situation and he would act as the latter’s report guided him. Repeated attempts were made following the riot this afternoon by Sheriff Sauford Perdieu and Chief of Police Van Benbow to swear in deputies to aid in quelling the trouble, but not a man would consent to serve except one stranger. He was given the oatb and joined th e police force. The events that led up to the riot were the gathering of several hundreds of union sympathizers in the down town district, all wearing in their hats or upon their coats cards bearing the slogan "We Walk” and the efforts on the part of the traction company to run its cars with imported strike-breakers tn charge It is probable that Governor hanly will be asked to send several companies of militia to Muncie to guard lives and property. Both sides say they will fight the affair out, while at IL