Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 17, Decatur, Adams County, 20 January 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

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|IN POLICE COURT |late Haley and “Coxey” J Grim Paid for a Sunday Celebration MISSION Joe Eley Was on Another K*‘Bender"—Was Fined Five and Costs ■Lthan Haley and Charles Grim. «■» latter being better known among associates as “Coxey" were ar- ‘ lasT evening by Marshal Bohnke I ’ <*» a charge of public intoxication and I Mg> i in jail until this morning, wh"ii the- were arraigned before tne mayor, boys claimed to have secured the M»oo/" on Saturday night before closing ©Hie and on Sunday proceeded to load Up. Sunday afternoon, after acquiring Kyjßite a package, they preceded 'o the i' i Hall, where they became ■pnewliat boisterous and Marshal b,t|Boht ■ was sent for. The boys were MBested as soon as they seppod from r tne hall and from there to the jail the KBhTrl.rl had his hands full. The boys both plead guilty this morning, the HMKyor fining each a dollar and costs. Hal paid his fire and was discharged Hbll< Grim stayed the ducket and was •“ fcteo discharged from custody. Marb Shai Bohnke seems io be performing g Jife duties right up to the handle and 8 Will tolerate no monkey business. Bjoe Eley, another well known charH»ter was picked up last evening by ' Bohnke near the Central '’/.School building. Eley being so drunk that he had some trouble getting C?®ione without the assistance of the fe«c>' He was lodged in jail, but before submitting to arrest put up a great ■ ’*ghi and some trouble was experienced | Inputting him in jail. Marshal Bohnke ESIB forced to use his club with some Kfoffce before Joe submitted. He was - put on trial this morning before 9B|ror Coffee, and stated that he was Kjibt, drunk but sick, the mayor asked if it was not the same old comKHbint. and Eley said he guessed it , Was. This being his fiftieth appearance before the mayor within the past few Mfoths, he was given a dose of five KSBars and costs, being unable to pay or to get any one to stay the docket Joe will board it out with Sheriff ' ’IIM Bed at infirmary Johnny Troxel for Years a Bramiliar Character, Died this Morning WAS WELL KNOWN Hed Been an Inmate of the S Infirmary for Over Fourteen Years i Troxel, who for more than BHBMeen years has made his home at Utel county infirmary, and who Is i slsSsWn by almost every person in Northern Adams county, died this iSfoShlijig at about 9:30 o'clock at the Mmnary after suffering for several Bkfoth< from dropsy. The deceased Qnd a short distance north of this HSfor many years, and had a num- "..■ for Os relatives in this city and countjljHe was fifty-nine years of age. has a cousin who is at gßSenr making her home at the COUnitutiou. The funeral arrangefofatts have not as yet been made. was a laborer about here years and for a long time was ®Mpiiliar character, his name still hfgHjg used by many as a byword by boys who never knew Uncle InHhy. S? O - A - w - Ilamilotn today apD. H. Swaim and George L. t&Mters to represent the city of B&fohon at the National Rivers ami Wfiprs Congress, which will meet at L-.&flkpolis on January 21st and i The position is an entirely ki olle aud the delegates lb .IF *' *1 W their own eswws The conproposes legislation r< carding and harbors —Blufft.cn N<-.vs.

BUYS HIS OLD BARBER SHOP. M. P. Burdg Purchase* Interest in the Russell Shop. A deal was made Saturday evening whereby Arthur Russell disposed of a half interest in his barber shop, located on Second street, to M. P. Burdg and this morning Mr. Burdg assumed his duties at that place of business. The barber phop is one of the leading shops in Decatur, and during the past year has done its share of the business. Mr. Russell made a ten strike in securing Mr. Burdg as a partner, as he is a first class barber in every respect and is a business getter. The boys ask a share of your patronage and promise you that they can clip whiskers in an artistic manner. DELIGHTFULSfORY Many are the Compliments for Gene Stratton Porter HER LATEST BOOK The Following is Taken from the New York Outing Publishing Co. It is a story of delightful humor and tender pathos that Gene StrattonPorter tells under the title “At the Foot of the Rainbow.” The author will be recognized as an Indiana writer who is an enthusiastic student of nature and a lover of outdoor life. It is not surprising, therefore, that her present work reflects much of the spirit of her fondness for field, wood and water. The scene of the story—in Indiana, along the banks erf the Wabash —affords her broad opportunity for the introduction of comments that disclose her close and appreciative observation, but these are never intrusive. On the contrary, the reader will find them slipping in before he is aware and delighting him with their freshness before he has realized they are, in a sense, apart from the story itself. Three characters appear in the novel —an Irishman, a Scotchman and the wife of the former. Mrs. Stratton- Porter has sketched them all in a quaint and charming style and dressed them in homespun to act the simple parts she has fashioned for them in her idyllic love story. Jimm Malone and Dannie Macnoun are friends, though they were rivals for the hand of the same girl, and they reside on adjoining farms in the bottom lands of the Wabash. Here the EJenes in their little domestic drama are enacted. Jimmy is an irresponsible man and his marriage to Mary has altered this in no degree. Dannie undertakes to exercise a gentle but effective guardianship over him, not only because of his friendship for the Irishman, but because of his love for Mary as well. Jimmy’s fatal appetite for liquor, however, finally gets the better of him and. suffering exposure in one of his debauches, he falls ill and die.s. It then develops that Mary had been won by him through a misrepresentation of Dannie and Dannie’s suit for her hand. Tn the end the two are brought together and both find happiness "at the foot of the rainbow.”

The happy go lucky Malone is a rare character, but far more impressive Is Dannie. His fidelity to his friend, his simple, abiding faith in him, his unselfish love for Mary, his care of her, and finally his triumph over his impulse to make known his affection for the woman are all vividly presented. There are many affecting scenes and incidents and through them all a pleasant, gentle humor that the reader will appreciate. Mrs. StrattonPorter has written no better story than this. Mrs. Warren, who has been visiting with Mrs. Joseph Helm for some time, returned to her home at Silver Lake, Saturday. Mrs. Warren is eighty years of age, and made the trip to and from her home by ne’seif. Miss Rose Egan, a teacher in the North Ward school, was visiting with her mother of Fort Wayne over Sunday. Mrs. Page Blackbum and sons, Earl and Paul, spent Saturday at Monmouth visiitng Aunt Martha Dutcher.

FIRST OF SEASON Teachers’ Examination to be Held Here on Next Saturday THE NEW STATUTE Provides for Qualifications Necessary for Teachers to Secure License The first teachers’ examination for the year 1908 will be held at the Central school building next Saturday. The examinations are held the lasi Saturday of the first eight months of the year. Section ten of the late law regarding these examinations provides for the qualifications of teachers in three Classes: (a) A teacher without experience shall be a graud'ate of a high school or its equivalent; shall have had not less than one term of twelve weeks’ work in a school maintaining a professional course for the training of teachers; and shall have not less than a twelve months’ license, (b) A teacher with one school year’s experience shall be a graduate of a high school or its equivalent, shall have had not less than two terms or twenty-four weeks’ work in a school maintaining a professional course for the training of teachers; shall have not less than a two years’ license; and shall have a success grade, (c) A teacher with three or more years of successful experience shall be a graduate of a high school or its equivalent; shall be a graduate from a school maintaining a professional course for the training of teachers; shall have a three years’ license; and shall have a success grade. Tills section also provides that for teachers already in service successful experience shall be accepted in lieu of high school and professional training; and that teachers who fail to meet the requirements of the second or third class may, on continuing to meet the requirements of the first class, continue to teach in this class. —xi MILITIA COST SOME MONEY State Will Pay Out SIB,OOO forMu n cie Strike. According to an estimate furnished by Major General W. J. McKee, commanding the Indiana National guard, the recent military supervision in Muncie will cost the state something like SIB,OOO. This, however, does not include the expenses that accrued through the operations of the civil authorities, and they probably will afhount to $4,000. The guardsmen will receive pay from the time they were called to arms until they mustered out, which, of course, includes the fourteen days of service in, this city. The special trains that brought the troops here, the operation of the subsistence department and the pay of the officers will have to come out of the state’s funds in addition to the pay of the soldiers. The local expenses are sundry, but the bulk of them are represented in the pay of the 600 men who served as sheriff’s deputies. Many citizens waived their claims, but the majority will ask wages. Sheriff Purdlue has filed a claim of $3,800 with Treasurer Ralph 11. Clark, which will be brought before the county council at its February session. An appropriation will be obtained and then the claims wiil be allowed by the commissioners.—Muncie Star. ————• OLD TIME PRINTER IS DEAD. Jerry Ettinger, one of the pioneer printers of Indiana, known to nearly all of the older residents, and one of the most unique characters known in the hnnals of journalism, died yesterday at Waterloo, Ind. He was one of the last surviving of the old type of craftsmen in whom the wander lust proved stronger than any other tie, and for a third of a century he wandered from place to place, working usually at his trade, but when no “cases” were open, at any odd job that offered. He went from coast to coast, and probably no man In America had a greater variety of experiences or numbered so many stopping places in the journey of life. <

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening January, aO IVOB.

WILL GIVE A RILEY PROGRAM. Epworth League Will Furnish an Interesting Evening. This evening the members of the Epworth league will render a splendid program at the M. E. parsonage, during the delightful social to be given for the benefit of the public as well as church. Every one is Invited to attend. The program: Piano Duet,,Misses McKean & Krick Sketch of life of Riley. Mr. Chas. Brock Reading ~, Claud McKean Quartette... .Mesdames Wilcox. Rice, Walters, Vail. Reading Flossie Bollinger Piano solo Fanchion Rice Reading David Erwin ——o —— HAS THE SYMPTOMS May Take’“Big Stick” for George B. Cortelyou and His Boom AFTER MAY FIRST Coal Operating Railroads to Be Good—Tilman on Prohibition Washington, January 20. —George B. Cortelyou, secretary of the treasury, is still a candidate for the presidency. Unless he feels the force of the “big stick" he will continue to occupy a place in the cabinet, and will continue in the race for the presidency. His attitude is that of a receptive candidate; of a man who has reason to believe that the Chicago convention may develop a situation that will present him as an available man for the nomination. Mr. Cortelyou does not approve of the president’s prjesent course in politics. Several weeks ago he threshed the whole subject out with Mr. Roosevelt. He said to the president frankly, that he did not think he should be backing Mr. Taft or any other member of his cabinet for the presidency; that he thought the president was making a mistake in using the power of the administration to further the interests of any particular candidate.

Washington, January 20. —At ithe department of justice it has been announced that if the coal-carrying railroads agree to comply promptly with the decision of rhe supreme court of the United States on the constitutionality of the provision of he Hepburn law prohibiting transportation companies from owning and operating coal properties after May 1, it will not prosecute such companies pending the adjudication of the case by the supreme court. Washington, January 20. —The senate committee on the judiciary took up the various prohibition measures before it and heard Senator Tilman on ihis bill regulating qhe importation of liquor into one state from another. He argued that it was competent for congress to take in hand' this question and relegate It to the control of the states as a police power. “MY WIFE’S FAMILY” COMING It has often been said that bad news travels fast, but at times good news seems equally as speedy. There is a theatrical attraction booked for an engagement at an early date in this city, which, according to the reports received from the other cities, where the company has appeared this season is deserving of a crowded house. It is a musical farce comedy in three acts entitled “My Wife’s Family,” which was produced three years ago at the Madison Square theater, New York, scoring an instantaneous success, and since then it has met with the approval of theater patrons in all of the principal cities throughout the country. Alhough the itinery this season embraces several of the smaller cities throughout the country, the company is guaranteed by the management to be practically the same as heretofore and not to have been cheapened or curtailed in any way. Bosse opera house, Thursday, Jan-1 uary 23.

WILL GIVE SOCIAL Ladies’ Aid Society of Christian Church Planning an Event A SURPRISE PARTY Dr. C. V. Connell, the Victim —A Party at William Trim Home Near Monroe Mr Bert Miller and family of near Monroe, were delightfully entertained at the home of Mr. Mrs. L. A. Veigler, Sunday. Mr. John Sedwick, of Martinsville, Ind., was the complimentary guest at a smal’ informal evening party given by Mr amd Mrs. Al Burdg, Sunday at their home on Mercer avenue. The regular quarterly revival services were commenced at the Alpha M. E. church on Sunday evening. There will be no literary society meeting at the school house on Friday evening at Monmouth, on account of the meetings at the Alpha church. Miss Fanny McConnell entertained Miss Alma Watts at a six o'clock dinner Sunday evening at her home at Monmouth, Ind. Miss Solona Rice entertained at a six o’clock dinner Sunday evening in compliment to Miss Annice Wilder. After which they attended the Alpha church meeting.

The Ladies’ Aid society of the Christian church will give a social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lee on Tuesday evening. An excellent program will be rendered and a silver offering will be taken. During the social session dainty refreshments will be served, and the public is cordially invited to attend. The program: Devotional soiyg. Prayier. Music, Miss Welty; music, Ruth Buhler; reading, Miss Kate Henneford; music. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lee; solo, Miss Margaret Daniels; talk on European travels, by Mrs. Jennie Studabaker. At the close of the program the guests will take part 4n a Mozart contest, which will prove very ineresting. A very delightful party was held Sunday evening at the home of Mr. Wm. Trim, one mile north of Monroe. Friends and relatives gathered with baskets overflowing with the “goodies” of the season, which was to remind Mrs. Ellie Trim that she had reached another milestone in life All partook of a a delicious repast, after which a few pleasant hours were spent by the guests who were: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brandyberry, Jno. Hill and children, Charles Hill and children, George Hill and family. From Decatur, Mr. Henry Hill and family of R. R. 3; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Summers, of Monroe township; Mr. and Mrs. John Trim, Jr.; Mrs. John Trim, of Washington township, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Case and children, of Hammond, Ind. The Historical club will meet with Miss Kittle Christen, instead of with Mrs. J. B. Rice Tuesday evening. Mrs. Peterson will have charge of the program, and the entertainment will be In the hands of Mrs. Gillig. Mrs. Criasles K. Beil Will entertain the young matron’s club at her home on corner of north Third and Marshal streets, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. The ladies of the Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. Dora Erwin on north Second street Thursday afternoon. All ladies are requested to be present If they are interested in this society. The Misses Stella Smith and Bernetta Forbing charmingly entertained at progressive pedro last evening, given in compliment to Miss Helen : Forbing, of Toledo, Ohio. The leading prizes were won by the Misses Agnes Kohne and Margaret Gallogy. A very dainty lunch was served and a general good time followed the game. Dr. C. V. Connell was the victim of a birthday surprise, given by his wife at their home on Fourth street last evening to a party of friends. Five small tables were placed in the various rooms and progressive pedro was the (Continued on page 3.) i z.-, '

JACOB EADY RESIGNS JOB. Employed as Electrical Engineer at the City Plant. Jacob Eady, who has been in the employ of the city for more than seven years, during which time he served as electric light trimmer, lineman and engineer, resigned his po.-ition last Saturday the same to take effect at once. For five and one-half years Mr. Eady fulfilled the capacity of light trimmer and August 1, 1906, he was promoted to engineer and electrician at the city light and power plant. In this capacity Mr. Eady was proficient and proved himself a valuable man to the city. He has in view a good position in another city similar to the one he has resigned from. o — — HE SAID FAREWELL Rev. Bergman’s Closing Sermon at the Baptist Church AN ABLE ADDRESS Has Proven His Ability During His Year’s Work in Decatur Rev. E, E. Bergman, who for a year past has served as pastor of the Baptist church in this city, closed his ministerial career in Decatur last night, with a strikingly appropriate sermon preached from he text “Should we all see God.” The principal thought with which Rev. Bergman strived to impress his hearers was that Jesus Christ has been pictured to the people as possessed of too mild a nature and that artists have painted him as a man of feminine characteristics

the result of which has caused the religious services to appeal mostly to the fair sex and not enough to the mam. “Inasmuch as there is not a word in the new testament tending to (give a description of Christ,” said Rev. Bergman, “and judging from the descriptions that have been handed down to us by the people of ancient limes, we have reason to believe that our Christ was of stalwart physique, possessed of every .trait that makes up a man in every sense of the word, and a personality of commanding appearance. Many thoughts touching upon this subject were presented which proved most Interesting to his hearers, after which the minister bid his farewell to the congregation. In this talk he said that his affiliations with the people of Decatur were no’hing but pleasant and that he would like very much to remain here were it not for circumstances over which he had no control, which called him away. During his stay here, Rev. Bergman has enjoyed the fellowship of a large circle of friends, all of whom regret to learn of his intentions of leaving the city. He is possessed of a fine education, a striking personality and many other exemplary characteristics all of which have materially aided him in gaining the recognition ho has commanded among the people of our city. He is energetic and progressive and although but twenty-six years of age, he Is a speaker of rare ability and' a practicer of what he preaches. Some weeks ago he delivered a lecture at the Sunday school convention to a large audience that will long be remembered by all who heard him. He delivered two annual sermons to lodges that were enthusiastically received and in fact all of his talks are deserving of commendation. Decatur is loath to losie such an admirable citizen and hard church worker but when considered that Rev. Bergman aspires to a better charge and larger filed of Christian work, all will join In wishing for him the success that he deserves. Miss Maggie Roop entertained Miss Flossie Smith, Mr. Chas. Smith and Curtis Wolfe as a twelve o’clock dinner Sunday, the afternoon was spent In games and music. Another e!x o’clock dinner of last evening was the one served by Miss Lena Miller In compliment to Misses . Georgiana Telly and Ruby Edger, of Fort Wayne, Josephine Lange, Messrs. Herbert Lachot, Thurman Porter and Fred Fullenkamp,

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COURT HOUSE NEWS Some Probate Affairs Disposed of Saturday Evening—Haviland Case FINDING RENDERED Divorce Granted and Alimony Awarded—A New Floor in Clerk’s Office Work will begin tomorrow morning at the county clerk’s office, on a new hardwood floor, to be built under the supervision of Titus Ernst, and which will make a decided improvement at that busy place of public affairs. A few items of record were made at the close of the November term Saturday evening, shown on the records as follows: In probate court Saturday evening J. F. Lehman, admr., in Daniel Sprunger estate filed a petition to assign notes and mortgages to ward and guardian in part payment of debt, so ordered; petition to make partial distribution to widow filed and so ordered by court. M. F. Aspy, admr., McClellan Tague estate, petition to distribute $320.81 to guardian of minor children of decedent s oordered. A current report report was filed and allowed in the matter of Louis Conrad, guardian for John L. Conrad.

Judge Merryman decided the HawHand divorce case Saturday evening, , finding the plaintiff, Mrs. Haviland, en- ■ tituled to a divorce, that she recover . $250 alimony. Mrs. Havilamd was awarded the custody of two of the children, Milton and Celesta and Mr. Haviland was given the custody of another child, Rex. The defendant was ordered to pay into court SB.OO per month to support the two children in their mother’s care, until they are thirteen years old. The alimony is to be paid $50.00 in thirty days, SIOO in one year and SIOO in two years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Haviland are to see the children at proper times and places. 'Judgement against defendant for costs. WEDDING RESULTS From an Affidavit Filed Before Squire James H. Smith AGAINST CHAS. AULT After a Sunday in Jail —The Ceremony Was Performed this Morning After some persuasion and the explanation of some facts, making it very important. Clerk James Haefling this morning issued a marriage license to Charles Ault, aged twenty three and Miss Maggie Schlegel, aged twen-ty-eight. Five minutes later, at nine o'clock they were united in marriage by Squire James H. Smith at the latter’s office. Ault is employed as a section hand on the Clover Leaf railroad. When he came in from work Saturday evening, he was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Green and Constable Frank Smith, on a paternity charge filed by Miss Schlegel. Charley Sundayed in jail and came down street this morning determined to do the right thing. Miss Schlegel was summoned and the wedding resulted. The groom is a son of Jaimes Ault, and the bride a daughter of Daniel Schlegel, an estimable citizen who died a few years ago. — o Bismark, the glass eater, was released from jail this morning after a seige of thirty days and immediately started out to get on a spree. However, the marshal had notified all saloonmen not to sell him anything and Bismark was thus unable to quench his thirst. The authorities expect to place Bismark in the county farm, ns they are getting tired of being bothered with him.