Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 36, Decatur, Adams County, 11 February 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 36

COURT HOUSE NEWS Adjournment Taken this Afternoon Account of the L. W. Lewton Funeral A CLAIM ALLOWED Guardian Appointed for George Snyder—Some Probate Affairs • After the morning session of the Adams circuit court. Judge Merryman Adjourned until tomorrow morning on account of the funeral services of L. W. Lewton. A demurrer to the complaint was filed In the case of E. P. Reed and Co. vs. Fred B. Tague, suit on account. Alice L. Ray vs. Alice L. Ray, admx, claim $447.66. before R. S. Peterson, submitted, claim allowed in sum of $450.20. Mary W. Snyder vs. George Snyder for appointment of guardian, submitted, finding that defendant is person of unsound mind. Ed S. Hall appointed guardian and his bond for $2,500 filed; plaintiff's attorneys allowed $25.00; prosecutor allowed $lO.00. Guardian ordered to pay all attorney fees and costs and to file an inventory within twenty days. Henry C. Davis vs. Fred W. Fuelling, note SIOO. motion filed to require defendant to separate, causes of defense in second and fourth paragraphs of answer and demurer overruled. Jesse D. Dailey, receiver vs. James E. Moser, contract SIOO, separate and several demurers filed to the complaint by all defendants to. Marke Burdge vs. John E. Jack, damages S3OO and possession of real estate, answer filed, rule to reply. Old Adams County Bank vs. John H. Yager et al and H. S. Porter, to foreclose liens, answers filed to third paragraph of complaint. Mathias Miller et al, petition for drain, appearance by Griffith Thomas to all proceedings had in this cause. Judge R. K. Erwin attended court here this morning, looking after some cases in which he is interested. Elias Hirschey, guardian for Sarah Hirschey, filed his current report, which was allowed. Grace M. Liby, guardian for Leonard L. Liby. inventory filed, written consent of husband of guardian for her to continue as guardian, current report filed and allowed. Frank M. Tremp guardian for Elma Tremp. filed his current report, which was approved. Simeon Neuenschwander, guardian for Barbara Neuenschwander, a person of unsound mind, filed his account current, which was approved. The cause of Frank K. Arnold, guardian of Charles C. Arnold et al, ordered left off docket, a final report having been filed nearly two years ago prosecuting Attorney Henry B. Heller is attending to legal duties at Fort Wayne this afternoon. A marriage license was issued to David S. Essex, aged twenty-five, to Elma A. Valentine, aged twenty-four, both of Monroe township. 0 NO FOUNDATION TO REPORT. Baptist Church Correct a Rumor Recently Circulated. The report circulated that Rev. E. E. Bergman, until recently pastor of the Baptist church here was not paid’ his salary, is vigorously denied by the members of that church*, who rightfully feel very indignant over such a story. Rev. Bergman was paid in full and had been employed to | remain another year, but the illness of his mother and his own falling health caused a sudden change in his plans. He left Decatur with the friendliest and best wishes of every member of , the congregation.

GIRLS THIS IS LEAP YEAR. It’s Terrible the Way You are Hanging Back. If you love him, grab him. Do it now. else It may be too late. That blue-eyed little miss just around the corner may be laying for him while I you are waiting for him to ask perI mission to starve you to death—and ■ she'll get him. or some other one will, I unless you get busy insianter. This is leap year again, but the girls of Adams county don’t seem to realize it. At least the records on file in the clerk’s office do not show that there has been any unusual activity about the marriage license counter because of the fact that this year is divisible by four. Surely the girls have not all been supplied, but a glance at the marriage register, as compared with other years, would give this impression. Or can it be that the leap I year is going the way of Fourth of I July and Christmas —succumbing to commercialism? At any rate there has been no unusual rush at the clerk's office and Cupid is not working over time just now. BUILD PLATFORM Indiana Congressmen Have Several Planks Up Their Sleeve FOR TARIFF REVISION Missouri Officeholders Doing Stunts for the Taft Boom Washington, Feb. 11.—Th e Democratic congressmen from Indiana, or at least some of them, will have suggestions to offer as to the planks that should be embodied in the Democratic state platform. Being at the national capital, where issues are made, and with their ears to the ground, the congressmen are in a position to offer some valuable suggestions. Reprer sentative William E. Cox, who was active in advancing the idea of an early date for the state convention, is equally enthusiastic in his advocacy of certain planks which he wants incorporated in the state platform. He will prepare these planks with care and send them out to Indiana to be offered to the committee on resolutions. It is hardly probable that any of the Democratic congressmen will attend the state convention. Along in the latter part of March congress will be very busy, and the members from Indiana will stay on the lid here, and will hope that their suggestions as to platform will be given as earnest consideration as if they were present in the flesh. The fact that for the first time in many years the Democratic state convention is to be held before that of the Republicans puts upon the Democrats the necessity of blazing the way as to platform promises and pledges. It is safe to predict that if the Democratic congressmen have their way there will be a strong tariff revision plank in the platform. Washington. Feb. 11. —A statement, from the White House is expected soon in the case of Thomas J. Akins, United States subtreasurer at St. Louis, who has been politically active, according to reports reaching here. Akins is represented to have been lining up the Missouri officeholders for Taft and cracking the whip around postmasters at an amazing rate. Even his best friends admit tht he has murdered the spirit of civil service a thousand times. Whenever there is a movement on hand to get a district delegate for Taft in Missouri, Akins is on hand. —o — A large number of draft horses are already quartered at the Decatur Horse Sale stables on First street, which are being groomed and put in condition for the coming sale. This sale will be a hummer and every farmer that is in need of a good animal should be present arj make their purchases as a guarantee goes with each animal offered. Mrs. H. D. Clemmens, of Wilmot, Ohio, is a guest at Willshire, Ohio.

HAS HIS TROUBLES Putting Up Ice Under Diffi-culties—-Working at Night on River FULL OF DANGER River Out of Banks But H, L. Conter’s Men Continued Their Work Ice cutting on the St Marys river was continued last night by H. L. Conter, who is more than anxious to fill his big ice house, located at his plant in the. southeast part of the city, and never before was ice secured from this body of water under more adverse circumstances than at this time. For nearly two weeks he has been anxiously awaiting the time when the St. Marys river would freeze over so that he could reap the harvest that means so much in his business and just when the ice had reached the proper thickness for cutting, the weather moderated to such a degree that the river raised and as a result the ice was raised up. leaving a strip ' of water between the ice and the bank. He waited a few days, hoping that this strip would freeze over, but in vain, so last evening under the supervision of Fred Linn, a bridge was built from the river bank to the ice so that the men could get to the same, and work was started toward filling the mammoth ice house that holds eighteen hundred ton of this precious stuff. Over this bridge constructed was taken thirty-five men, a horse and a plow and in a short time the scene was a busy one. The ice that adorns the river is eight inches thick, and is in an excellent condition and will answer the purpose required of it to perfection. It will take three days and nights to fill this house which, with the aid of the ice house located at the stone quarry, which holds eight hundred ton, will just last the season. The ice house at the quarry is filled to its utmost capacity and the ice stored therein is fine. Mr. Conter stores more ice than the other three ice mien put together, which is easily seen when one once sizes up the respective houses. This is most unique way of getting to the ice ever seen in this city and the river bank is lined with spectators interested in the matter. THE SUICIDE ROUTE Francis T. Roots, of Connersville Commits Suicide WAS PROMINENT He Was One of the Best Known Men in the State Connersville, Ind., Feb. 10. —Francis T. Roots, banker, manufacturer and politician, long the leading progressive citizen in this community, shot himself about 11 o’clock this mornin. Death was instantaneous. Mr. Roots had been in poor health for several years, his ailment having been due to overwork, which caused a nervous strain and complete breakdown. He went to Battle Creek. Mich., recently for treatment, but was not benefited. On Saturday he returned to his home here, where his life ended this morning. The news was a shock throughout the city, as Mr. Roots had long been regarded as the foremost citizen, because of the many business interestes in which he was engaged, amd for his liberality in everything that tended to develop the city, morally and financially. Last Friday Mr. Roots telegraphed his family from Battle Creek, where he had been for about five weeks, that he was very homesick and was intending to return home. He reached here Saturday night, accompanied by an attendant, who returned to Battle Creek. None of his family was with him during his stay at Battle Creek.

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MISS SHONTS TO WED DUKE. Have Secured License—Date of Marriage Net Public. New York, Feb. 10.—The Due de Chaulnes, of France, and Miss Mary Theodora Shonts, daughter of Theodore Shonts, president of the Inter-borough-Metropolitan company, went to the city hall today and obtained a marriage license after filling out and signing the necessary papers. The Due gave his full name as Emanuel Theodoric Bernard D’Albert de Luynes, Due de Chalnes, and his residence Paris. He gave his age as twenty-nine and left his occupation blank on the application paper. Miss Shonts gave her age as nineteen and her birthplace as Kankakee, 111. Miss Shonts resides in this city. The announcement is made that the wedding will take place next Saturday. o Christy Stogdill, who went to Ft. Wayne Friday to see Judge R. K. Irwin in reference to the case of Jesse Hower, says that. Judge Erwin not only signed the petition asking for parole for Hower, but promised to write a personal letter to the board of pardons. He thinks that Hower has been sufficiently punished.—Bluffton News. A LEGAL HOLIDAY Lincoln’s Birthday to Be Observed Tomorrow All Over in Indiana FOR THE FIRST TIME New Law the Cause—Banks and Postoffice Will Be Closed Abraham Lincoln’s birthday anniversary which is tomorrow, the twelfth of this month, is a legal holiday and th» banks and most of the business houses will suspend business. The last state legislature declared this day a legal holiday and this is the first occasion to observe it. The postoffice will be open but one hour in the morning and the city carriers will make no deliveries. This day is being made a legal holiday in more states every year and in time all the states in the Union will observe it. It is now held as a holiday in Connecticut, Illinois. Minnesota. New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Washington Wyoming, and Indiana. The southern states will be the last to declare it so because of the feeling toward Lincoln which still, in a measure, exists. Washington’s birthday anniversary is the twenty-second of this month and it is observed in all the states in the Union. This makes two legal holidays this month. Washington’s birthday is on Saturday and will work a hardship on saloons and banks. They must close, however, for business that they .might do on that day would not be legal. BABY CLARA CHRISTIANER DEAD Clara, the seventeen months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Christianer, who reside northeast of this city, in Allen county, died yesterday afternoon late after an illness of several weeks duration, death resulting from a severe attack of membranous croup. The little babe had just reached the age when it had become- a household necessity and the fond parents are grief stricken over the sudden turn of affairs. The funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at ten o’clock at the home, and interment will be made in the Fuelling cemetery. — 0 It will be noticed by their announcements elsewhere in the Democrat that the various clothing stores are offering great bargains in their goods at present and the close observer of the advertisements is the one who saves money on his investments. Read the announcements carefully. Fred Neaderhouser has rented the business room of Mrs. Della Sheets. He gets possession of all the down stairs roms of the front as well as the back building. He will take possession at once and will soon have his stock of groceries and meats ready to wait upon his customers.—Berne Witness.

IMMENSE CROWD Greeted the “Bank Cashier” Company’s Initial Appearance Here GO ON THE ROAD Will Play at Ohio City Tonight—the Show Gave General Satisfaction Nine hundred people, a record breaking crowd, half curious, half in earnest, packed the Bosse opera house last night to witness the initial performance of “The Bank Cashier” company, under the management of Mr. Dent Spencer and Mr. Forest Steele. It was a happy audience and they seemed to enjoy every moment of the two hour’s program. The company start on a trip through Ohio, and while a home talent company, they might receive due praise, we cannot help suggesting that the treasury is perhaps fatter just now than it can possibly be in a week or month from ' now. The "show game” is a dangerous one this year, and if the boys are wise as we believe them, they will close the season after tonight’s appearance at Ohio City. The “Bank Cashier” is a melodrama. in which the hero and heroine win out and the villain comes to grief. Miss Frances Girod was the leading lady, assuming the part of Edith Sinclair. She knew' her lines well and showed some ability, which experience may develop. Charles Hendricks. as Paul Kingston, the hero,was at home on the stage and did his part nicely. Forrest Steele, in the role of Phillip Brandon, the villain, was nervous before a home audience, it being his first appearance. Ellis Couts as Blinky Baker, showed a willingness a fairly good voice and was the head liner of the specialty department. Alfred Dean, as Robert Sinclair, showed some natural ability and D. W. Spencer, as Ichabad Schlick, not only did his part with credit, but showed remarkable talent in handling his company; Harry Straub, as Snowball, caused outbursts of laughter. Miss Marie Hendricks, as Lucy, was really good. She did her part wonderfully well for a girl of her years, and the applause given her was sincere. Summed up, the company are all right here where we know them. Enough said. THE CALL ISSUED Democratic State Convention Called by Chairman Jackson HELD MARCH 25 and 26 Convention to be Composed of Thirteen Hundred and Seventy-One Delegates To the Democrats of Indiana, and all those who desire to co-operate with them: By order of the Democratic State Central committee, the Democrats of Indiana, and all who desire to co-op-erate with them, are invited Io meet in delegate convention at Tomlinson Hall, in the City of Indianapolis, Indiana, on Wednesday and Thursday, March 25 and 26, 1908, for the purpose of adopting a platform, the selection of presidential electors, contingent electors, delegates to the National Democratic Convention, and to nominate condidates for the following state offices, to-wit: Governor. .. Lieutenant Governor. Secretary of State. Auditor of State. Treasurer of State. Attorney General. Reporter of the Supreme Court. Superintendent of Public Instruction. State Statistician. One Judge of the Supreme Court for Fifth District. One Judge of the Appellate Court for First District. The convention will be composed of 1,371 delegates—necessary to choice 686. It*s¥ |

DRAGGING ON THE MARKET. There is Not Much Sale for Macadam Road Bonds. Acdording to William H. Wade, of Indianapolis, a son of Presiding Elder C. U. Wade, and a former Bluffton young man who is now working for the Campbell bond firm of Indianapolis, was in Bluffton Thursday afternoon. and according to his statements he does not believe that there will be bidders for any more gravel road bonds until after the question of law is settled at least. Mr. Wade himself expressed the belief that the law would be held valid and that the bonds were good, but he said that the majority of investors in bonds were chary’ about buying the gravel road bonds from the bond firms, and he said that some of the bonds that were bought when the law first went into effect and before the question of legality was raised are now selling below par, and are a drug on the hands of bond firms. Mr. Wade said that the cases filed in this city in the matter of the Harrison towmship roads, are the cases that are chiefly responsible for the lack of demand for the gravel road bonds and that there will be no sale for them until after the local case or a similar one is settled. —Bluffton News. GREATDUROCSALE Not Many Buyers, But the Few Were Good Bidders MIDDLE WEST BUYERS People Here From All Over the Western States The Nidlinger Duroc hog sale held yesterday afternoon at the sale stables on First street, like all other events of this kind given by Mr. Nidlinger, was a success from start to finish, and as a result all of the fortyone hogs offered for sale went to the highest bidder and all found new homes. The sale was not attended bv as many foreign buyers as Mr. Nidlinger expected, this being due to the fact that he had been ill for some time and had been unable to get out to other sales over the country and advertise his event. However, if the crowd was small, they were here to purchase, and the bidding after the first two or three hogs were sold, was spirited and exciting. The hogs did not bring as high prices as upon former events which was partially due to the lack of bidders, but at that every animal offered brought a nice round figure and as a result Mr. Nidlinger was more than pleased. Col. Fred Reppert assisted by Col A. G. Eickelhart, of Morganfield. Ky., auctioneered the sale and it was mainly through their efforts that the sale was the success that it was. These men knew that the hogs offered were going lower than they really should, and their efforts to secure the high dollar were commendable. Mr. Nidlinger had present at this sale buyers from all over the middle west, and every man present stated' at the close of the sale that it was a shame at the price some of the stock was disposed of. Every’ buyer present was loud in his praise concerning the stock raised by Mr. Nidlinger. and some even w’ent so far as to say’ that he had the finest Duroc herd in the United States. Mr. Nidlinger taking everything into consideration, was well pleased with the results and announced at the close of the sale that he would hold' another some time next fall, and hoped to see every buyer present at that time. Among the buyers present were C. A. Widener, of Crawfordsville, Ind.; J. E. Couk. of Cliffy, Ind.; E. E. Philips, of Onward, Ind.; C. C. Palmer, of Kokomo. A. H. Morris, of Indianapolis, Frank Studabaker, of Bluffton, D. M. Pierce, Des Moines, Iowa; J. Headington. Mm. Finch, J. Drayer, Portland: C. D. Ov ermeyer. Rochester. W. A. Walbourn. F. Balyeat. Van Wert, and Sternen & Son, Middlepoint. Ohio. o The funeral services of L. W. Lewton were held this afternoon at the M. E. church, the services being in charge of the G. A. R.. Interment was made in the Decatur cemetery.

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A SURPRISE PARTY Was Given Last Evening for Mr. and Mrs. John Everett A C. B. L. OF I. EVENT Birthday Celebration at the Conrad Home—the Misses Miller Entertain The country home of August Conrad at Freidbelm, presented a pleasant scene of pleasure Sunday evening as a merry crowd of young people gathered at the home to celebrate the fourteenth birthday anniversary of Otto Conrad. Dancing was the chief amusement of the evening. Music •was rendered by Martin Bultemeier and Louis Fuhrman. The guests who were royally entertained were; Misses Martha Conrad. Emelle Scheiman. Nora Reinking. Anna Schroeder, Bertha Scheiman. Martha Preus, Marie Conrad. Messrs. Louis Fuhrman, Mar- . tin Bultemeier, Tony Hoffman. Oscar Bultemeier, Martin Conrad. Martin Reinking. Henry Conrad, William Bultemeier and Fred Shoenhess. After the evening was spent in dancing a two course luncheon was served by Misses Marie Conrad and Alma Schroeder,which was the closing event of the evening. The Y. L. E. club will be entertained this evening at the home of Miss Ode Fullenkamp. Mr. and Mrs. John Everett were the victims of a delightful surprise masquerade party given by a company of their friends, last evening, at their home on Adams street. A dainty refreshments were served which was already prepared by the guests, and a general good social time was spent by each present, who wene; Messrs, and Mesdames J. W. Watts, Samuel Shamp, Sam Hite, John Moser. Harve Schroll, John Everett, Mrs. Wm. Fledderjohann, Mrs. Henry Winnes. Misses Jessie Winnes, Etta Brandyberry. Nellie Winnes. Pauline Hite, Grace Schroll, Martha Moser. Mrs. J. A. Beale. Miss Opal Robbins, Richard Beale, of Van Wert. Ohio. The Misses Ethel and Mabel Miller of R. R. 8 entertained a number of their schoolmates and friends, Sunday at dinner. The afternoon was spent in playing games and in the evening a dainty luncheon was served by Mrs. Miller, after which the happy party returned to their homes. Those present were: Misses Lulu Mouhler, Marguerite Mouhler, Golda Miller. Savilla Miller. Oval Pierce. Messrs. Arthur Sheets, Frank Ploaher, Roy Ploaher, Carl Mouhler. The pedro party which was given by the members of the C. B. L. of I. lodge was a perfect success along the financial standpoint, as well as social way. Progressive pedro of ten games was excitingly played, until at the close Mrs. Frank Gass led the ladies in having the highest score and Fred Colchin captured the men's prize. The second prizes were won by Mrs. J. B. Meibers and Joe Spangler. Immediately following this amusement the tables were cleared from the hall and they toed the light fantastic until a late hour of evening. Seventy-five couples wore present which was remarkable considering the other social events which were in full go last evening. Mrs. Earl Peters delightfully entertained Paul Wooten, Oaxaco. Mexico, and Miss Venia Bailey, of Reading, Michigan. Monday noon at a twelve, o’clock dinner. The C. B. L. of I. lodge will give a box social at their hall on next Monday evening. The Bachelor Maids club will meet with Miss Dude Voglewede this evening. The Euterpean club will meet with Mrs. D. E. Studabaker. Thursday evening and adelightful program has been arranged. The West End Needle club will meet with Mrs. Charles Cusick on Ninth street tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock. A small company of relatives from (Omttnwd o« !««« $)