Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 50, Decatur, Adams County, 27 February 1908 — Page 3

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WEATHER. Generally fair tonight and Thursday. except snow north portion; colder tonight. A. B. Bailey was a business caller in our city today. A. R. Bell was a business caller at Berne Wednesday. Ed Lyons was at Ridgeville on a business trip Wednesday. Mrs. W. E. Kintz arrived home from Berne, where she was visiting with friends, A number of Monroe people were in the city today looking after business affairs. Miss Ida Green has returned from Van Wert, where she was the guest of her several days. A number of Fort Wayne young men were in our city last evening artending the dance at the K. of C. hall. The Ladies’ Mite society of the M. E. church will give a reception next Tuesday night for Bishop Vincent and a glorious time is anticipated. John Tyndall left last evening for Kendalville, Ind., where a ditch sale will be on tomorrow and he went to see about the selling the tile for it. Harry Beery arrived lasj evening from Lafayette, where he is attending school and taking a pharmacy course. Mr Beery will remain in Decatur over Sunday. W’. A. Jones, the general agent of the Union Central Insurance company of Port Wayne, was in the city last evening settling the claim on Rev. Daniels. See the Milk Maid, the Honey Bees, The Women in Black, and “Bubb Green” all will be with your “Uncle Rube” at the opera house tomorrow night. The thermometer fell last night to ten above zero and this morning the air was quite frosty. The cold at present Is not quite so noticeable as the people are getting used to the same. Tomorrow afternoon an excellent literary program will be rendered in the high school and it will well pay any one to attend. The program will consist of the best talent in the high school. The advance agent for the Majestic theater, of Fort Wayne, was in our city today putting up bills announcing that Peter Pan would hold the boards at that popular theater Friday evening.

Ladies Hold Fast Sandals are the kind that fit any kind of heel, are very the don t draw and look neat. We’ve got 'em in Black and Tan. Black 50c. * Tan 75c. > Charlie Voglewede The Shoe Seller.

R. Hoevel, of Fort Wayne, is a guest at the home of Henry Eiting. L. E. Steele has returned from a short visit with friends at Marion. George Schietehstine, of Monmouth, was a business caller here yesterday. S. D. Kunkle, of Monmouth, came this morning to shake hands with his bld acquaintances. Miss Lois Hollopeter, of Ft. Wayne, returned to her home after being the guest of Miss Iva Teeple. ' “Uncle Rube" will be at home to his friends at the opera house tomorrow night benefit of Modem Woodmen. Mrs. S. J. Miller, of Winchester, arrived in the city to be the guest of her daughter. Mrs. L. G. Ellingham. Gus Christen returned to Louisville, Ky., this morning after making a pleasant visit here with relatives and friends. Charles Good, clerk at the F. V. Mills grocery store, is detained from duties on account of an attack of lagrippe. Albert Nelson returned to his home at Nebraska after attending his father’s funeral. On his way he will stop at Fort Wayne. The school board will meet in regular monthly session tomorrow night and tranact the regular business of allowing salaries and other bills. That dread grippe is still holding sway and as a result many people are detained from their duties. That ground hog is the cause of it all. Mrs. Kirkpatrick and son. of Washington state, after visiting Frank Brown and family for a few days, left for a short trip to Fort Wayne before returning home. Frank B. Robison, wife and daughters, Mieses Kendall and Lucile Franke, left this morning on the 10:19 train over the Lake Erie & Western for their home in Salt Lake City. Utah.—Bluffton News. On next Monday the various trustees of Jay county will be required by law, to turn into the county treasury. all their dog tax collected, in excess of the sum of SIOO, which they are directed to keep as a reserve fund. The Epworth league cabinet of the M. E. church met last night to appoint a committee who are to arrange to give a reception for the members and their friends some time in the near future. A definite announcement will be made during the league’s session Sunday evening.

The condition of Eli Presdorf remains practically unchanged. Charles Sether made a business trip to Fort Wayne this morning. Watch for “Bubb Green" and the ' city band tomorrow night at 7:30. Miss Grace Gauce is visiting rela- . tives at Fort Wayne for a few days. L. Hart, of Monmouth, is spending ! the day in the city with friends today. Mrs. J. Wolfe, of R. R. 9, left for i Fort Wayne on business and a visit 1 this noon. ■ Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Lutz and daughter Jean left for a day’s trip at Fort ! Wayne today. Raymond Bremerkamp left for a few ’ days’ business trip to Ossian and Fort ’ Wayne today. J. Moore, of Lima, Ohio, passed through the city enroute to Fort Wayne on a visit. Miss Mary Diener left this morning for Fort Wayne, where she has ac- , cepted a position in a restaurant. j Mr. J. J. (Petie) Heim, the original “Bubb Green” will be seen with “Un- I cle Rube” at the opera house tomorrow night. Hear him sing “I read it in a book" it’s a scream. Edmund Huffner, who took part at the Pictorium for several evenings and so pleasantly entertained the guests, left for Chicago, 111., this morn- ; ing, where he will accept a position, i The funeral of Ernst Bultemeyer was held this afternoon at two o'clock at tse Freidheim church, Rev. Preuss j i officiating, and a large crowd being ; present to pay their last tribute of rerspect to the deceased. Interment was ■ made in the Freidheim cemetery. Edmond Huffner, the specialty man, i who for several evening's has been entertaining the public at the Pictorium, with whistling, singing and piano , playing, closed his engagement last ' evening. Mr. Huffner is an artist of no mean ability and while in Decatur was well received by the public

The St. Marys river is again on a rampage and again threatens to flood the surrounding lowlands. This is due to the recent thaws, rain and snow falls, and if present weather conditions prevail for a few days longer the river will no doubt reach its highest point. Rased Garr, who left Columbia City four years ago, after working as a laborer on the double-tracking of the Pennsylvania railroad there, writes ft lends that he has made a “stake" of $lO 000 in real estate deals at Spokane. Wash., out of a capital of S3OO. Sid J. Dischane. the advance agent of “Ma's New Husband" was in the city last evening making arrangements with Manager Bosse to pay here next week. The same play played' at the Majestic theater last Sunday evening and will go from here to Hartford City, so there is no doubt that the people will be well pleased. The question of raising the dues in the Elks lodge will come up Friday evening, and the matter thoroughly discussed before a vote is taken on the same. If you are an Elk you are certainly interested in this matter and you should be present to protect your interest Let every Elk turn out and give his views on this subject. The time for filing of mortgage exemption claims begins on next Monday morning. From then until the first of May, the property owner who is burdened by a mortgage, may file his claim and have the sum of S7OO provided this is not more than onehalf the property's assessed value for taxation, exempt from taxation. A number of horse men from the east are expected to arrive in Decatur today and Friday to be in attendance for the big horse sale that will be held at the sale stables on First street. These sales are getting quite popular as those who buy at this place are always sure of getting good clean stock that is fully worth the price paid. Will Barkley arrived last evening from the west, where he has been spending the past two years following his trade, that of a butcher. Mr. Barkley will remain in Decatur for some time and during his stay here will endeavor to secure a position at the Decatur Produce company’s works. Will is looking fine and. seems to be enjoying excellent health. A new show wiil be introduced this evening at the Pictorium entitled “Charlie Paints” and “The Magic Drawing Room." These films are late and up to date and should be seen by every person in Decatur. Mr. Stoneburner during the past week has been entertaining some large crowds and' would be delighted to greet you as one of his regular patrons. Hon. Stokes Jackson, the newly elected chairman of the democratic state committee, will be in this neighborhood Friday of this week, both the Decatur and Hartford City papers announcing his coming into their midst. So far he has not announced that he will be in Bluffton, but it is barely possible he will be here Saturday to attend the county committee meeting. —Bluffton Banner.

Will Lower, of Ottoville, is here on business today. Jacob Mills went to Bluffton on business trip this noon. A. Votaw, of Mt. Carmel, 111., was i here on business today. Mrs. John Fleming is visiting her , mother, today, at Huntington L. Troutner, of Willshire, Ohio, was a Decatur caller this morning. Miss Iva Banta, of Willshire, Ohio, ■ was here shopping this morning. Albert Zahner, of Ottoville, is here transacting business with several men. Mrs. S. AL Sarff, of Missouri, passed : through the city enroute to Bobo to visit. Mrs. Amos Dull, of Grover Hill, ' passed through the city enroute to Bobo to visit. J. H. Wenenecher, of Ottoville, came ’ to this city to transact business of importance. | Harmon Herbst, of Fort Wayn, was ! here transacting business with William France today. Miss Anna Banta returned to her home at Willshire, Ohio, after spending the morning here shopping. : Miss Blanche Dawson left for her home at Paris, 111., after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pennington for a week. Mrs. Grace Wellman, who has been i visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pennington. . urned to her home at Paris, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Bean, of Will shire, returned to their home at Fort Wayne after visiting with relatives , for some time. H. H. Hollopeter, the field manager . of the Bluffton Business college, was in the city this morning in the interest of the college. ' Mrs. Rosanah Dailey left this noon for Willshire, where she will visit her sister, who had a stroke of paralysis. She is improving nicely now.

1 Mrs. Sickafus, of Laketon. was in the city visiting her mother. Mrs. Reynolds, from here she went to Preble to visit her sister, Mrs. Hoffman. Mr. and Mrs. Meda Guneder and children, of Willshire, were here be- ! tween trains. They left at noon for Fort Wayne on a visit with friends and relatives. The city band will welcome “Uncle Rube” to our city tomorrow. A nice program has been arranged for the concert at 7:30 p. m., near the Holthouse drug store. The people of Decatur are rejoicing over the fact that a new depot is to be erected at the Clover Leaf railroad soon. It is an assured fact as the appropriation has been made and we have but a few months to wait until work will be begun. Squire Smith officiated at a wed- • ding this morning at the county clerk's ■ office, uniting Miss Martha Benner, of this city and R. F. Frueblood. of Marion, Ind., in the holy bonds of wedlock. The services were witnessed by a number of the court house officials who immdlately showered the bride and groom with congratulations. The young couple will make their future I home at Marion. The Andersonville prison picture in the J. H. Voglewede & Sons .shoe store is attracting considerable attention and tjie street in front of their place of business was blockaded upon several occasions. The picture is a fine reproduction of that famous southern prson and pictures the hor- ’ rors life in that place in a clear and ! concise manner. It would pay you to stop and see this picture.

Reports from French township state that the recent smallpox scare is dying out and that from all present indications the danger is practically over. The cases were all in a mild form and the patients are all getting along in nice shape. Dr. Miller who has the cases in charge is of the opinion that he has sropped the spreading of the disease, and now expects no further trouble from that source. The members of the local bowling team that made the trip recently to Cincinnati. O„ will go to Bluffton Friday evening, where they will roll a series of games with the champions of that city. The locals will endeavor to come home with their share of the games and fully expect to triumph over our old time enemy. The local team will be composed of Belling, Shafer, T. Peterson, Vaughn and Frisinger. Congressman Adair notified' Geo. L. Saunders this morning that he had succeeded in getting through a special pension bill for his father, Wm. Saunders, who resides in Portland. Mr. Saunders visited in this city last fall, and upon his return home was taken sick and has not been out of doors since. As he is in such condition that au attendant must be with him at all times. Mr. Adair went after a special act of congress, granting him a pension of S3O a month, and like most all things Mr. Adair attempts to do he got the bill through.—Bluffton Banner.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Mike Everett’s Freedom Rests With the Jury— Case Concluded THIS AFTERNOON Robert Durbin Asks for Possession of His Child— Other Items Mike Everett’s fate is in the hands of the jury, to whom the case passed at about 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. The defense did not require as much time as was expected and closed at 9:30 this morning. The arguments began at once, J. C. Moran opening for the state. He was followed by L. C. De Voss for the defense and Prosecutor Heller concluded this afternoon. The case has been hotly contested, Robert M. Durbin, the Monroe township farmer, who was convicted about a week ago for neglect of child and sentenced to jail for one year, but released when he gave bond to support his child, filed suit today to secure custody of child. The defendant is Durbin's wife, Katie R. Durbin, who now has the child and refuses to give him to his father. He asserts in his complaint that he cannot comply with the order of the court unless he has possession of child. The suit was i filed by Attorney D. E. Smith. Richard B. Johnson vs. George Roser e-t al. appearance by D. B. Erwin for defendant. tft-. Erwin was appointed guardian ad litum for two minor defendants. City of Fort Wayne vs. Liekauf Packing Co., to abate nuisance, set for hearing on making issues, for Monday, March 2, 1908. A marriage license was issued this afternoon to William H. Gilpen. a farmer from Uniondale, Indiana, and Bessie May Fisher, of this city. The groom was aged twenty-three and the bride twenty-one. SOCIETY IS BUSY (Continued from page 1.) papers will be read on an “Ideal Woman.” All ladies and friends are most cordially invited to attend the meeting. Mrs. C. Vogt will entertain a few friends at her home this evening. A very delightful evening party of last evening was the one given by Mrs. Peter Gaffer for her husband in compliment to his 49th birthday anniversary. Progressive pedro occupied the evening hours, and Mrs. B. J. Terveer and Fred Snyder led the company in having the highest scores, while Mrs. J. B. Meibers and C. Radamacker captured the second prizes. Immediately following the game an elaborate two course luncheon was served by the hostess. The guests presented Mr. Gaffer with an elegant electrical lamp. Those who were present were Messrs, and Mesdames J. H. Bremerkamp. Henry Bremerkamp, Frank Gass. Charley Cusac, Dallas Hower, James Gay, Fred Snyder, Markle Mulcahey, Frank Tair, B. Terveer, George Wemhoff, Ed Ehinger. Alphonso Kohne, Frank Harmon. U. Deininger. William Harting. Dynois Schmitt, B. J. Meibers, Newton Anderson, Curley Radamacker, John Starost. Fred Macy, John Bright, Joe Brunnegraff. Martin Brunnegraff, Dan Niblick, Joe Mentzer. The Ladies' Mite society of the Methodist church will give a reception for Bishop Vincent, of Indianapolis one of the most prominent men in the M, E. ehnreh. ar. the church parlors on Tuesday evening. 'Mrs. Hannah Barkley was a victim at a surprise party last evening given at the home of her son. Henry Bark ley. southwest of the city, in memory of her seventy-ninth birthday anniversary. The evening was pleasantly spent in exchanging greetings and telling of olden times. During the time a delicious two course luncheon was nicely served to the guests, who were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eiting. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Eiting, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Clay Engle, Mrs. Burt Johnson, Mrs. Evans, Mr. and Mrs, J. Kohne. Mrs. Henry Lankenau. Mr. and Mrs. N. O. Lankenau and family, Miss Clara Lankenau, of Fort Wayne, were royally entertained Wednesday, during the day at dinner and supper at the

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country home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gunsett, south of the city. One of th emost brilliant events of this week was the dance given last evening by the Knights of Columbus, to a large circle of friends. This was the closing dance hetore the beginning of the Lent season. The grand march was the first number of the evening. Very nicely did Miss Gertrude Bremerkamp and Andy Schurger lead over seventy-five couples, followed with a two-step, and then the regular program of dances. They toed the light fantastic until after midnight to the delightful music rendered by the Miller orchestra. A large crowd came from Huntington. Fort Wayne. Van Wert and several other places to attend the event which they all were so royally entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Braun delightfully entertained a large number of Decatur people at their country* home, four and one-half miles south of the city last evening, at an evening gathering. Some amused themselves by dancing, others by playing cards, so the evening went like a flash to each one. A refreshing luncheon was daintily served' before they returned

to the city. The guests were: Messrs, and Mesdames Charley Pennington, David Coffee, Wm. Parent, Henry Gun sett, Will Pennington and daughter, William Roe. Miss Blanche Dawson and Mrs. Grace Wellman, of Paris, 111., Misses Anna Lichte, Anna Meyers, Messrs. Lee Meyers. Will Lichte. The Union chapel Aid society met with Mrs. Ed Miller on R. R. 12, yesterday afternoon. Over twenty-five ladies tookrneir baskets well filled with the goodies of the season and: had an elegant dinner. The afternoon was spent in a business and social session which was thoroughly enjoyed. Miss Roxie Dudgeon, of Willshire. Ohio, is in our city visiting with Miss Kitson. Severela parties from Huntington were in our city last evening attending the dance. Everything was quiet in police circles today, the custodians of the peace not having much to worry them and contented themselves In setting around looking for trouble. —o “ DEMOCRAT WANT ADS. FAY 810