Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 73, Decatur, Adams County, 25 March 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 73

SESSION WAS SHORT State Chairman Stokes Jackson Called Democrats to Order MEET THIS EVENING When Congressman Meiers Will Sound Keynote— Simmons for Delegate

Indianapolis, March 25.—State Chairman Stokes Jackson called the convention to order. He was suffering from » sever cold, so hoarse he could not speak abov e a whisper and had to turn the gavel over to an assistant. After the meeting places for the various committees were named, following the invocation, the meeting adjourned until 7:30 this evening, when the keynote speech will be made by Ex-con-gressman Meiers, of Blomington. The nominating (speeches will be made this evening and all that will remain for tomorrow will be the adoption of the platform and the nominations. Indianapolis, March 25. —The question as to who are to be delegates at large to the national convention, is causing much discussion. It is reported' that at a conference last night a Slate was arranged, including John W. Kern, John E. Lamb, Terre Haute, Abe Simmons, of Bluffton and either B. F. Shively, of South Bend, or G. V. Menzies, of Mt. Vernon, with the chances favorable for Shively. Talk this afternoon that Slack is to be named for lieutenant governor aroused the camps of Herring, of South Bend, and Hall, of Rushville. The platform that will be adopted is being built along lines that will meet the approval of Mr. Bryan, John W. Kern (Continued on page 2.)

A PRETTY WEDDING Popular Willshire Young Couple Are Joined in Holy Bonds of Wedlock SIMPLE CEREMONY Contracting Parties Are Well Known in this City Will Live at Willshire A home wedding of this noon which was a very petty affair took place at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Jesse Split ier, at Willshire. Ohio, when their daughter Effie was joined in marriage to Orval Ayres, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ayres, at twelve o’clock. A targe number of friends and relatives 'witnessed the impressive ceremony, after which an elaborate dinner was served at the bride’s home. The young people are very well known and their many friends without any doubt join us in wishing them a happy future. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lee of this city attended the wedding. The con trading parties are very well known in this city, they having visited here on many occasions They will make their future home at Willshire, where the groom holds a lucrative position. Martin Buuck, who has been residing at Albert Lea, Minn., has returned to Adams county, to make his future home. • as ibs

A GREAT SALE FRIDAY j Decatur Horse Company Has a Good Consignment. Abe Boch went to Berne this morning in the interest of the Decatur Horse company. He informs us that a large consignment of extra good horses will be offered for sale at next Friday’s auction and a large number of foreign and home buyers should b e present. The Decatur Horse company is an enterprise that Decatur should be proud of. It brings much money to Decatur in various ways It too, is an everlasting advertisement for our city. Decatur is khown all over the country as a first class horse market town and this reputation has been attained by the efforts of the proprietors of the Decatur Horse company. — BUSINESS IS FINE The Wemhoff Monumental Works Enjoy Liberal Patronage During Winter THEY DO GOOD WORK And Their Marble Work is Sold in Several Different States—Large Supply

Regardless of the money stringency the Wemhoff Monumental works have been enjoying a flourishing business throughout the winter months and in fact their artistically carved marble work has been erected in several of the surrounding counties.- At the present time more orders are being booked than has been the case in this month for several years and the management is much encouraged over the prospects for the coming season. Several orders have been received from Michigan and this speaks volumes for their work. During the next few months thirty monuments will be erected at Fort Wayne by this firm and by the air pneumatic system they can turn out more business than they have ever been able to before. In fact it is the only pneumatic system in Adams, Allen and Wells county. The Wemhoff Monumental company was fortunate in securing a large stock before the strike ensued in the eastern granite factories, hence they can do the work as cheap as heretofore. The Wemhoff people will begin next week in preparing the cut stone for the Ward Fence factory and this is a large contract as sills arc to be placed under ninety-five windows. o A FEW SOCIETY NOTES OF TODAY Presbyterian Ladies Met—Helping Hand to Hold Session. Mrs. Q. M. Hildembrand will be hostess at a twelve o’clock dinner party Thursday noon in compliment to her husband. Mr. Hildenbrand’s birthday anniversary. All members of the Helping Hand society of the German Reformed church are earnestly requested to be present at the home of Mrs. L. C. Hessert, Thursday morning at 8:30 o’clock sharp, as all members will leave at the stated time for the home of Mrs. Frank Yager at Magley to spend the day. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Evangelical church will meet next Thursday afternoon at the parosnage, in their regular business meeting. As this is the last meeting before Mrs. Haist leaves, we hope many will be present. Mrs. C. Radamacker, Mrs. Margaret Meibers. Mrs. C. S. Clark, Mrs. Dore B Erwin were entertained In a delightful manner at Fort Wayne today by Miss Mae Radamacker. The ladies who belong to the Second Section of the Ladies’ Aid society of the Presbyterian church are meet- , ing with their chairman, Mrs. Jesse , C Sutton, this afternoon for the P ur ‘ , nose of making arrangements for a large market which they will hold on Saturday. The plans are not definlte- . ly made yet, but they will have market [ on every Saturdy. Other business for s the coming three months was transacted and discussed by the ladies.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening March, 15 1908.

NIGHT POLICEMAN Amos Fisher Appointed by the Council—Begins His Duties Tonight TO PAVE MERCER Petition Was Filed—Office of Water Works Superintendent Was Abolished The council met in continued session last evening, Mayor France presiding and every councilman being present with the exception of Cbronister, who is ill and confined to his home. Immediately after the calling of the roll the council got down to business, which was pushed rapidly to a close. James Fristoe, representing a number of property owners alqng Mercer avenue presented a petition to the council asking that the above named street be paved with modem paving brick from the Presbyterian church south to the corporation line, and there to terminate. This petition was referred to the street and sewer committee, but will hardly be reported upon favorably, as the council at this time seem to be inclined but to pave Mercer street to the Chicago & Erie railroad. However, it is possible that the committee may be induced to pass favorably on the petition which will be determined at the next regular meeting. A resolution ordering the city clerk to give notice to the property owners along Sixth street that objections to the proposed Improve ment would be heard and determined on the 14th day of April was read, passed and adopted and on the above named date it will b e determined whether Sixth street will be paved or not this year. Henry Eiting and sew eral other farmers owning land abutting on the corporation line were present and asked numerous questions in relation to draining into Thirteenth street sewer and were Informed by the city attorney that the best way to proceed was through the county commissioners in the way of petitioning for a drain. Upon motion by Burns Amos Fisher was appointed to act in the capacity of night policeman his salary to be fifty dollars per month and that he commence work Wednesday evening and that he be compelled to report once~every month verbally to the council. This motion carried and from this time on the city will have some night protection at least. The matter of painting the electric light poles In the central portion of the city was referred to the electric light superintendent, he to act as he sees fit. Upon motion the office of water works superintendent was abolished and the salary of C. Vogt as city civil engineer was raised from seventy to seventy-five dollars per month, it being understood that he is to do the work formerly performed by W. E. Fulk and Is to be under the control of the water works committee. This motion carried and Mr. Vogt assumed his new duties today. Upon motion by Burns the purchasing committee was instructed to purchase a safe for the treasurer in which he may place his books for sate keeping. This same committee was also instructed to purchase a second hand typewriter to be used at the city offices. Upon motion by Christen the width of Rugg street was established at twentyfive feet and the property owners will be instructed to build their walks accordingly. No further business coming before the council they adjourned until their next regular meeting.

G. E. CLARKE NEXT WEDNESDAY “Attorney George E. Clarke has been notified that he has been appointed by the president of the State Bar Association of Indiana as one of the thre e delegates to the meeting of the American Bar Association to be held at Saratoga, N. Y. Mr. Clark’s attendance at the recent meeting of the State Bar Association at which time he delivered an address was his first appearance before that body. To be selected out of over one thousand lawyers as one of the delegates from his state is an extraordinary compliment for so young a man as Mr. Clarke.’’ — The Times. South Bend, Ind. Mr. Clarke will deliver his famous lecture “An Untitled Adventurer” at the Bosse next Wednesday evening.

INSURANCE COMPANY SELLS OUT The Indianapolis Fire Goes to the German American Indianapolis. March 24. —The Indianapolis Fire Insurance company, one of the largest fire companies and with insurance on its books amounting to approximately $40,000,000, will go out of existence. It became known today that a reinsurance contract had been entered into between the Indianapolis Fire and the German American Fire of New York. This contract, it is understood, was signed several days ago at Chicago, the negotiations being conducted by Sol Kiser, vice president of the Indianapolis Fire, and W. H. Sage, manager, and J. C. Ingram, assistant manager, of the German American.

SPLENDID EVENING Holy Grails Had Enjoyable Time at M. E. Church Last Night MONROE CASTLE HERE Ben Beavers Was Tried for Treason and Acquitted —Great Organization The Knights of the Holy Grail met in regular session last night in the lecture room of the M. E. church and an interesting time was experienced. The calendar for the evening indicated a spirited session and in response to an invitation, the Monroe castle was In attendance. Initiatory work marked the opening of the program and Frank Kitson. Kenneth Neptune and Dan Tyndall were introduced through the mysteries of the order. The Decatur degree team acquitted themselves grandly in the work. It will be remembered that at their last meeting, Knight commander, Ben Beavers, in a speech. Intimated that the United States should have a monarchy. Members of the senate did not take friendly to th e assertion and he was tried last night upon the charge of treason. Howard Wisehaupt and Dan Burke were the Grail attorneys, while Herald Wilcox defended the accused member. Upon motion by attorney for the defense, the indictment was quashed on account of an error and the defendant was discharged. To prolong the evening’s enjoyment a new indictment was made and a mock trial ensued, resulting in Beavers’ suspension for the evening. The Holy Grail organization is for the education of the boys as well as to interest, them socially, and it is con ceded to be the greatest organization frr boys th it has ever been presented.

TALK WILLBE GOOD Geo. B. Renshaw, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Will Lecture at Christian Church TOMORROW NIGHT His Subject “Christian Patriotism” Will Furnish Many Interesting Thoughts One of the best talks that has ever been given in this city will be given on Thursday evening at the Christian church, by Mr. George B. Renshaw, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Renshaw comes highly recommended and will deliver a splendid address on the subject of “Christian Patriotism." It is an important subject, which every man, woman or child ought to understand and know about, and as it will be free of charg e do not fail to attend. Mr. Renshaw comes from the American Home Missionary society, one of the greatest societies of the world, so he deserves a full church. Remember the evening, Thursday, March 26th, at the Christian church.

IS IT GEORGE W.? The Congressional Nomination Remains a Hidden Mystery BE HELD TOMORROW Cromer Expected to Say the Word that Will Decide the Question With the republican congressional nominating convention of the Eighth district at Anderson, but a few hours distant, the field of candidates from whom the delegates will make their selection is still an uncertain quantity made so by the doubtful attitude of former congressman George W.Crotner of Muncie, who already is assured of sufficient strength in th e balloting to make him a formidable if not the successful contender for the great honor that will be bestowed by the convention that opens in the Madison county city tomorrow. The Muncie man has not yet given utterance to a single statement from which a definite conclusion may be drawn, but he is regarded generally in the light of a candidate. The thirty-one delegates from Delaware county are uninstructed but they will vote for Cromer to a man, if he gives the slightest approval of such action on their part. The Muncie man has also faithful delegates in other counties. It is reliably understood. that, if Cromer decides in the next few hours that the delegates are favorable to his nomination and also that ho can be elected if nominated, his name will be presented to the convention. This matter is being earnestly considered and will be settled definitely by the time the gavel falls tomorrow in the hands of District Chairman Grant V. Newcomer, of Elwood. Cromer, his intimate friends declare, has made no promises to any avowed aspirant now in the field or to any other possible contestant already mentioned. They state that he has no strings tied to any “available timber’’ either known or unknown, and that he has given no pledges, either open or implied. If he is a candidate, the selection of the nominee will b e left to the convention they state, in a straight contest among those seeking the place. Senator N. B. Hawkins, of Portland, will have a big delegation at the convention, accompanied by a band, as will Delaware county. It Is expected that fully 500 local republicans will be in and around the convention hall while the gathering is in progress, which means a tremendous demand for the limited seating capacity. In addition to tjie above delegations there will be hundreds of G. O. P. voters on the ground from the other points in the district, each cheering for their respective favorites. The names of Judge John W. Macy, of Randolph county, became prominent in the gossip yesterday and he has a strong following over the district. With Cromer out of the race, however, a lively contest is to be expected with prospects of a “dark horse" getting into the game with good chances of carrying away the plum. The name of Judge John F. LaFollette, of Jay county, may be sprung. Senator N. B. Hawkins, of Jay county, is sanguine however, of his ability to hold that delegation in line for himself to the finish, as Hie Jay county committee has endorsed him strongly. A. 11. Vestal cannot hold the entire Madison county beyond the usual complimentary ballot or two, and it is said that this same situation confronts Theodore Shockney, of Randolph county, Wells and Adams counties have no candidates, but the majority of their delegates are known to be friendly to Cromer if the Muncie man is willing to let his name be used—Muncie Star.

UNDERWENT OPERATION. Mother of D. M. Hensley is Very Low. D. M. Hensley has received word from Marion, Ohio, conveying the sad news that his mother, wife of Dr. J. L. Hensley, of that place, is in a serious condition as a result of an operation for the removal of a tumor. The aged lady would not permit the use of an anaesthetic during the painful operation and although she stood it well her condition is serious.

ACCEPT POSITION IN MICHIGAN. Mart Smith Will Have Charge of Marble Shop. Mart Smith, who for six years has been engaged in the monumental business for the Wemhoff people here, has accepted a position as manager of a marble shop, owned by Eichbauer, at Monroe, Mich. Mr. Smith is an expert in the business and is probably the best letter maker in this part of the country. He will go to Monroe, Mich., next Monday and assume his new duties and the people of Decatur extend their best wishes for his future success. The position of foreman in a marble shop is a responsible one and Mr. Smith is able to meet the demand.

A FEW COLD FACTS Why You Should Have One of Our Home Charts in the Home IT’S UP TO DATE Contains More Real Useful Information Than a Library There are several thousand facts, which makes the Daily Democrat’s Home Library Wall Chart, the best premium ever offered ’by an Indiana newspaper. It is complete, containing the map of Indiana, United States, our island possessions and the Panama canal with accurate description, the population of every town in Indiana and every city in the United States over 3,000, the growth of our country and the world, pictures of Indiana's governors, presidents of the United States, all rulers of the world, flags of every nation and dozens of other interesting facts —a veritable atlas, well arranged, well printed on heavy oil paper. Every one of the hundreds who have received it, are more than pleased and we want to put out a thousand more of them. They will do more to educate your boy or girl or even yourself than your entire library. To accomodate our city subscribers, we have decided that all who pay six months in advance, at the regular rate, $5.00 per year by carrier, may have on e of these splendid educational charts. The offer will only extend for a few days. Better take it. o WILL SERVE EIGHTEEN DAYS.

Ray Booher Convicted of Association. Marshal Atkinson, of Geneva, came to. the city this morning in charge of Ray Booher, who was sentenced in Squir e Armantrout’s court for frequenting a house of ill fame. Some weeks ago the father of young Booher, who is but nineteen years of age, filed an affidavit against Mrs. Molly Fravel, at Geneva, charging that she was a prostitute. The charges wer e substantiated and she was heavily fined. Her husband furnished the money with which to release her from custody and in turn he filed an affidavit against young Booher, charging that he associated with a prostitute, his wife. He was found guilty and fined eighteen dollars and he will serve eighteen days with Sheriff Meyer. o FELL AND INJURED HER BACK Whil e Visiting. Ms. Joe Heim is Injured. While visiting at Richmond with her daughter, Mrs. Partlow. Mrs. Joseph Helm of this city fell and severely injured her back. The injuries are sufficiently severe that the lady is confined to her bed and unable to be brought home. Mr. Helm went to that city this morning and as soon ar. the injured lady is able, h e will bring her home. No further particulars could be secured in regard to her condition, although it is thought that she is getting along as well as can be expected.

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SOON A MEMORY The Once Famous Oil Field of North East Indiana is Fading HAS BROUGHT RICHES Pulling the Pipes—Even Dollar Prices Fail to Cause a Stir The passing of th e oil field! How very fast do things come and go and in nothing is this better shown than in the passing of the Indiana oil field. But a few years ago, something more than twenty, gas was first discovered in Indiana and shortly afterward followed the discovery of the first well producing oil in a paying quantity, and while that well, the Cory well, still produces oil In a limited quantity, still as a money making investment the northern Indiana oil field is about over. In the southern parts of Adams county the oil brought untold and unthought of riches to lots of people. To gather the oil took thousands of feet of pipe and it is not much wonder that the Standard Oil company exacts a heavy rental from the producer in the way of cheap prices for his oil, in the opening up of a new field, for the cost of the pipe and the laying of it is quite an expense, as they have learned from past operations that when a field is pumped out the salvage from the sale of these old lines is not much. At th e present time Kerlin Bros., of Montpelier, are buying and re-selling, wherever they can, vast quantities of this old pipe. Taken from the ground and pulled from the wells it is hauled to their machine shop in the old Broderick & Quinlan boiler shop at Montpelier and there flaws are cut out, new threads cut and it is put on sale as used pipe. While 99-cent oil is creating a great deal of talk of renewed operations in the field, still the most talk that you hear is of the pulling of the wells on this or that lease. Oil has come and is fast going, it took with it all our timber in Its production and now we not only have to go back to the tilling of our farms for profit but we have to ship in our fuel. Yet it has left with us a great many comfortable fortunes and where people treated their money, derived from the sale of oil. as a thing of uso and not abus e there are pleasant recollections of the days of the oil field, not gloomy ones. MINING IBUSINESS Will Occupy Attention of Hugh Hite Who is in Mexico WILL REMAIN THERE As Opportunities are Great —Mrs. Hugh Hite to Join Her Husband Word received from Hugh Hite, who is located near Oaxaca. Mexico, is to the effect that he is enjoying his new place of abode very well and his intention is to remain there permanently. It will be remembered that several weeks ago, Mr. Hite accompanied Paul Wooton to that country. His visit there was for the purpose of investigating business opportunities and he has found them plentiful. Mr Wooten is engaged in the mining business and Mr. Hite will soon launch into the same line of work. The mining business in Mexico is very profitable. In almost every hill and mountain, valui able ore and minerals are found. Much ; United States capital is invested in the \ -prise of mining it and ample rewards are reaped from their labors. Mr. Wooten, who has been mining but ' a short time has become attached to it 'and he states that the opportunities 'are great. Mrs. Hugh Hite and Miss Fannie will leave during the latter part of Mav or the first of June for Mexico and in all probability they will remain there.