Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 209, Decatur, Adams County, 1 September 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 209.

A GREAT REUNION Was Held at Home of John Medaugh Nineteenth of August 69TH ANNIVERSARY Os His Wife Was Celebrated and More Than Eighty Were Present Ther was a surprise and reunion at the home of John Medaugh Aug. 19, 1908. in honor of his wife, it being her 69th anniversary and also her people, being of the Carter family—a family of 13 children raised on a farm in Adams county, Ind., twelve of whom are still living, eight being present on this occasion. One of the (members from a distance was Cyretuns Carter and daughter, of Missouri Valley, lowa. The surprise was a complete success and highly enjoyed by all those who were present, especially by Uncle John, who had been compelled to keep qfliet for the past three weeks. As the day drew nearer and nearer Uncle John’s time lengthened till the last morning about ten o’clock he would no longer be cooped up when about eighty-five of the surprise guests swooped down upon his . poor unsuspicious victjfn. took full possescl'T. of the beautiful home and plum orchard, where the good women 4 were all ready disgorging the baskets of the contents that w’ere fairly bursting their sides with the good things to eat. Talk about chicken! Well, if was there in all'its forms —fried, stewed, pressed, unpressed and going to press. Oh, what a feast. Pies there were galore; cakes were there of ev- ( ery hue and flavor, so rich and splendid was the spread one was reminded of the feast of the Chaldean King 1 iminus the wine and handwriting on ' the wall. These were absent and ; right glad are we too for this abre- , viation. Well the dinner is over. We ( now assemble oft the lawn and veranda for a picture of the group. With 1 this soon over they then proceeded 1 to arrange for next year by electing i the following officers: Pres., N. R. Carter; vice, pres., C. S. 'Walters; sec. Nora Hawk; treas., Calvin Carter; historian, Wm Teeple; appointment 1 of committee on arrangements, Austin Acker, Harvey Grittson and Cal- < vin Carter; committee on program, , Wta. Bower, C. S. Walters, Mina Me- , daugh. Minerva Carter; press committee, Benton Teeple and C. S. Walters. After the organization was over some time was spent in social intercourse and speeches. When at last the name of Cyrenas Carter was called for. When Uncle Sey had sighed a few sighs of different sighs he asked to be excused, since he was , still engaged In the poultry business, so the good natured audience excused hijm on the ground of bis being too full for utterance. So nothing farther we all began shaking hands and biding -goodby, hoping to meet all again Aug. 19, 1909. Every one declared the occasion a grand success, family ties were strengthened, new acquaintances were made and a general bond of union made stronger. Hoping all will be present to meet in family reunion for many years, we beg to remain your committee on press, BENTON j TEEPLE, C. S. WALTERS. o- — FOXY OLD RED BRADEN. Pitches for Bluffton and the Portland Sluggers Are Beaten, Illness of Scott, the Bluffton pitcher, brought into base ball limelight a new twirter, Red Braden, the Rockford outfielder, who filled the vacancy at Portland Sunday. The Sluggers could do nothing with Red under whose auburn tnp lurked craft, while in his arm was cunning and they secured but three hits from his delivery. The mighty Portland Sluggers, claiming to be the independent champions of the state, never scored a run until the last inning, and they lost to Bluffton, 4 to 1. Only a small crowd saw the game and it is said that Portland will disband. Comingor starred at the bat with three three base hits, while Catcher McKinney also drove out a three bagger. All the boys on the Bluffton team were strictly home taiThe next games scheduled are at South Whitley with the Greens, September 6 and 7. —Bluffton Banner,

CLUB BOYS HELD REUNION Old Variety Mandolin Clubs Annual Meet. Several years ago the Variety Mandolin Club, a musical organization, as the name implies, was instituted here and for a number of seasons were in great demand. Since then the boys have grown to manhood, have scattered over the land in their various pursuits for a livlihood, but once each year they meet at some resort and renew old friendships. This year the reunion was held at Waukerton, Indiana, last week. Those present were Brice True of this city, Fred Mayer, of Kendallville, Jesse Buhler of Marion and Roy Knott of Chicago. James Cook of Cardwell, Mo., was the only member not present and in his letter of regret he promised to attend next year. GRIM REAPER CALLS And Claims the Young Life of Miss Vena Opal Butler of Root Township FUNERAL THURSDAY The Girl Became 11l From Pneumonia the TwentyFifth of April Iti s with sad hearts that we are called upon to chronicle the fact that Miss Vena Opal, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Butler, has been claimed by the grim reaper in his deadly sweep and the sympathy of the community goes out to the heartbroken relatives. The deceased, sixteen years of age, never knew what sickness really was until on the twenty-fifth day of last April (her birthday) when she became quite suddenly ill from what proved to be pneumonia, one of the most excruciating of all maladies. She, however, withstood the ravages of this dread ailment quite well and by many was thought to be on her way to ultimate recovery, when heart trouble developed and contributed to the seriousness of the case. Other complications set in simultaneously and thus rendered chances for recovery decidedly discouraging. She has since experienced ® gradual decline in health and although engaging, heroically, in a fight against death, the latter was an inevitable result and the most estimable girl passed calmly and peacefully into eternity. Vena was an ideal girl. She possessed many qualities which won for her the admiration of her many acquaintances. The hearts of many have ben greatly saddened by the untimely demise of this young girl and the parents, brothers, sisters and other relatives not alone share in the hour of bereavement. Six brothers, J. Earl, Harvey E„ Herbert, Kenneth, Brice and Niles and one sister, Miss Dessle, beside the grief stricken p—onts, mourn the departure of the girl. The funeral services will be held from the home in Root township Thursday morning at 9:30 o’clock. Interment to be made at Maplewood cemetery. o — OBJECTED TO HORSE TRADE. Some weeks ago a widow near Linn Grove gave Frank Fryback an old family horse which she instructed him to take to the bone yard or fertilizer. Instead of following instructions Fryback traded It to Josh Prayne, a south side horse fancier, for another steed. Then the Linn Grove nag broke loose and went back. The widow found that the horse was being used for trading stock, and she refused to surrender it to Prayne. He is hunting Fryback who has left with the other horse, and who looks to have away the best of the deal. Miss Ada Murray entertained a number of her friends at a theater and slumber party last evening in honor of Miss Helen Doswell, of Fort Wayne. This evening Miss Ada will give a marshmallow roast:

WANT CHAPLAIN — Indiana G. A. R. Boys Are Boosting Dan Ryan’s Candidacy FOR THAT OFFICE Open Headquarters at Secor Hotel—W. R. C. Have Candidate for President Toledo, Ohio, Aug. 31.—The Indiana delegation of civil war veterans, 500 strong, marched on Toledo tonight and began an active campaign iu oehalf cf the candidacy of Daniel Ryan of Shelbyville for chaplain in chief of the Grand Army. True to traditions of the state the delegates, who represent practically every post, plunged at once into the political fight over the selection of a commander in chief. The visitors are playing a wise political game and have declined to express a preference. It is probable the vote will be thrown to the Chicago candidate. Headquarters have been opened at the Secor Hotel, where hundreds came to register tonight and to be assigned to their respective quarters. John S. Duncan, of Greenfield, is acting as master of ceremonies. The Indiana special was jammed to its capacity, and as the gray-haired veterans heard again the songs of the old days, the shrill scream of the fife and the blare of the hands they formed into line and marched to headquarters, while the thousands along the downtown streets applauded. A number of campfires were kindled tonight, but the real festivities will not begin until tomorrow. Headquarters of the Woman’s Relief Corps of Indiana also is at the Secor Hotel. One of the finest suites in the hostelry is occupied by the Indiana delegation. The women are taking a more active part in politics than are their husbands. Mrs. H. M. Caylor of Noblesville, has announced her candidacy for national president of the organization. She will have the united support of Indiana and Ohio and is a formidable candidate. Mrs. Anna Tucker, of Noblesville, the present Indiana managing the campaign of her neighber. She said tonight: “We feel the best is none too good for Indiana, and we are going to win. Mrs. Caylor is eminently qualified for the place and she will have but little trouble in winning.” o • — , ON MOTOR CYCLES Messrs. H. E. Pilgrim and L. B. Schaab, of Cincinnati Make Flying Trip DISTANCE OF 395 MILES From Cincinnati to Chicago and Return—They Were Here Last Night Two gentlemen from Cincinnati, namely, ik E. Pilgrim and L. B, Schaab, the former a piano dealer and 1 the latter a plumber, passed through < the city last evening enroute from , Chicago to their home, two motor- , cycles furnishing the means of trans- ' portatlon. These gentlemen ceased their usual routine of duties one week 1 ago yesterday and left immediately 1 for Chicago on the modern contriv- ■ ance and made the trip in two days, < covering a distance of 395 miles. The ] men made the run from Cincinnati i to Michigan City in fifteen and a half < hours, which is indeed remarkable. < The motor cycles are capable of oner- 1 ating at a mile a minute rate. After j arriving at Chicago and enjoying a f short visit, Messrs Pilgrim and Schaab < left yesterday morning for Cincin- 1 nati passing through Ligonier, Gosh- i eu, Elkhart, Fort Wayne and sev- < eral other towns. Leaving here they j went to Willshire, CeUna and thence i proceeded via St. Marys, Piqua, Day- ; ton, Hamilton and thence to Cincinnati. They stayed at the Murray last i night. <

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, September 1, 1908.

BUT HE DIDN’T WIN IT. Celina Log Horse Was in the Races Here. Word was received by telephone at noon Friday, by Tom Barrington, of this place, from Tom Dellinger, stating his intention of entering the 2:22 pace at Decatur, Indiana, fair, Friday afternoon, with the Celina log horse which surprised its owner and every one else by capturing the road race prize at the recent Mercer county fair. According to well Informed horsemen the performance of this animal constitutes one of the most remarkable features of the racing season. Previous to the Mercer county fair, it seems that the horse had worked regularly in a leg team employed by the Celina Bending Works. In a joking mood the owner entered it in a road race, which it won with apparent . ease. The beast hasp” hauled a log since. In fact, he has been in regular training and in the event of his winning the prize at Decatur, his victory will arouse much less comment than his first performance. He is entered in the Portland, Indiana, races next week. —St. Marys Leader. o IN J. P. COURTS There Has Not Been Much Doing During Course of Past Month A NEW CASE FILED Before Squire J. H. Stone— The Offenders Do Not Fancy $5 and Costs A new case was filed before Squire J. H. Stone yesterday entitled Albert N. Steele vs. Jacob Hess. A judgment of |lB is asked by the plaintiff in payment of house rent alleged to be due him. The trial is set for September 9. Squire James H. Smith expects to leave tomorrow morning for Toledo where he will attend the national encagnpment of the G. A. R. The justices of the peace have not been overladen with work during the past month, nor has Mayor France found it necessary to sentence offenders of the law, notwithstanding the fact that fair week has just passed Into oblivion. The fact that Mayor France has Inaugurated the $5 and costs scheme is probably largely responsible for the decrease of misdemeanors and which reflects credit upon this official. But few drunks have been seen on the public the rough fare and this is a fact calling for generous praise. —o A NEW KIND OF DRYNESS. V Blackford County is Dry Under Ground. It is said it never was so dry in Blackford county as it at present. There may have ben years when, less rain has fallen, but what with the drought and the continuous draining of such water as does find Its way to the county it was never so dry before. Supt. John Wagner, of the Fort Wayne Gas company has lately gone through an experience that convinces him that Blackford county was never so dry underground! before. In drilling a water well for his company last wek the workmen found the first bed of gravei dry. They went on down to the second and found that dry also. The third bed of gravel was found at a depth of 90 foot and it afforded a supply of water but not so copious that it could not be lowered with the baler. A few years ago before drainage became so general there would have been plenty of water in the first bed of gravel. The moral is that we can’t eat our cake and have it. Water that is drained away never returns.—Hartford City News. The Awti-SaJocm league ja.ro certainly making sure that Blackford will be dry.

TO STORM INDIANA Tom Hisgen, Hearst’s Candate for President, Coming to Indianapolis START CAMPAIGN Mr. Hearst Will Come Next Week and Will Begin Fight for Votes Indianapolis, Aug. 31.—Thomas L. Hisgen, the Independence league's candidate for president, will arrive here about 3 p. m. Thursday. He comes to Indiana for the purpose of injecting “ginger” into the Hearst following. Thursday forenoon he will at- i tend the Boone county fair, where he will meet a number of Hearst men informally. The important conference of his Indiana trip will take place at the English hotel in this city, Thursday night, when the policy of the Hearst followers in the Indiana campaign will be given definite shape. Arrangements will be made at this conference to nominate a complete state ticket at a state convention to be held in Indian- ‘ apolis, and also to bring out local tickets wherever there is Hearst sen- • timent sufficient to warrant such action. All of the prominent leaders of the Hearst movement in Indiana will meet Mr. Hisgen. A great deal of political significance attaches to Mr. Hisgen’s visit, for it is to be the forerunner of an Intense 1 active, hard-fought campaign on the j part of the Hearstites in Indiana. The presidential candidate is satisfied that Indiana is to be the central field of operations in this year’s campaign, ! and he intends to devote a great deal i of personal attention to this state. ( A visit from Mr. Hearst will follow ] closely after the coming of his presidential candidate. He will be one of * the attractions of state fair week. 1 o I WILL START HOME TOMORROW I 1 A card from Rev. Richard Spetna- j gel, writen from Hartford. lowa, says t that his family and himself will leave c for Decatur Wednesday of this week, j that they have had a fine time, are j feeling A No. 1 and expect to see s every one again next Sunday. j o s THE STATE FAIRS: s J Will Be Scene for Exhibit- J ing of Adams County Horses and Hogs I i ARE SURE WINNERS < i Frisinger & Co. and Nidlin- s ger Will Show Excel- t lent Stock ’ < Frisinger & Co, are getting ready , this week for their annual trip to t the various state fairs, where they I always take their share of the prem iums. This year they will carrytwelve head of their famous Belgian stallions and will show at Indianapolis next week, going from there < to Grand Rapids for the eastern Michigan fair. Mr. Eli Sprunger, one of the now famous firm will accompany them, while Henry Lichtensteiger will < be in charge of the horses. Free Fri- i singer and two assistants will also i make the trip. ; John D. Nidllnger, one of the best known Duroc swine dealers in America, left today for Columbus, Ohio, where his son Earl has been since ' last Friday, in charge of twenty-three < head of as handsome show bogs as 1 were ever entered. After the Ohio I state fair this week, they will go to i Indanapolis, and from there to < Grand Rapids, Adams county gets i her share of premiums in the stock f line, wherever they show. ♦

BLOOD SPOT MYSTERY. Confectionery Man Horrified by Ghastly Find. There is quite a mystery surrounding the finding of blood splotches covering an area of ten set in diameter in the Lynch confectionery in North Meridian street. Monday morning, when Mr. Lynch opened his place of business the first sight which greeted him was blood smeared upon the windows, table, wall and counter. An investigation failed to show any cause for H Standfly evening everything had been securely locked, as usual. Nothing was found broken about the store, no lock off the doors, or anything which would furnish a clew. No money was missing and thorough investigation failed to reveal the loss of any article from the store. Until a late hour Monday nothing had been learned that would throw any light on the affair. —Portland Commercial Review. FOR GOOD ROADS M. O. Eldridge of U. S. Department of Agriculture Will Speak AT FORT WAYNE Postmaster Frisinger Invited to Bring Delegation from Here Postmaster Dyke Frisinger is in receipt of the following letter frcim Postmaster Hanna, cf Fort Wayne: Fort Wayne, Ind., Aug. 31, 1908. Dear Sir —On September 4th, 1908, at 2 o’clock p. m., Mr. M. O. Eldridge, road expert, from the United States department of agriculture, will deliver a public address at the Majestic theater in this city. The subject of his address will be “Good Roads and How to Build Them.’’ In view of the rural free deliverybranch of the postal service, the department and the people, I take ft, have a right to expect that postmasters will take an interest in the cause of “good roads.” With this thought in mind, I am asking the postmasters in northeastern Indiana to assist in securing the attendance at said meeting of the road officers of their respective counties, together with as many other persons, who are interested in improving the method and lessening the cost of road building, as it may be convenient for the postmaster to invite. A few weeks ago Mr. Eldridge delivered an address at Coltfmb'ia City and eighty out of a total of 103 road officers of this county attended the meeting. It was, in a measure, this manifestation of our interest in, the good reads movement which secured the assignment of Mr. Eldridge to this county. Mr. Eldridge’s lecture was full of instruction and it was most interestingly illustrated by stereoptican views. I earnestly hope that it will be possible for you to attend this meeting and that you will bring with you some of the strong men of your county. While Mr. Eldridge’s address will, of course, be the main feature of the day, yet there will probably be an entertainment of some kind in connection with the affair. Trusting that I will receive a favorable reply, I remain, Cordially yours, B. B. HANNA, Postmaster. 0

CHALLENGE TO TENNIS PLAYERS Berne, Ind., Sept. 1, 1908. Dear Sirs —Kindly insert in your columns a challenge to tennis teams in your city. We are ready to play any team for championship in singles and doubles, games to he played in your city. Respectfully, The Elites, Lock Drawer B. 0 Howard Eley, twelve years old, of Berne, son of Jacob Eley, has been committed to the Plainfield reformatory for larceny. The lad has been in several scrapes and though given ■ numerous chances to reform, has fail- , ed to do so, and must therefore serve ( a term in the boys’ reformatory, i Sheriff Meyers will take him away 1 tomorrow.

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GREAT NORTHWEST f ' Mrs. Ellingham Tells of the Many Features of a Delightful Trip 1 VISIT TO CANADA f i - After a Happy Week at St. » Paul—S. P. Beatty is Well and Happy > - , Saskatoon, Canada, Aug. 29. We have been held up by a wreck f for four hours. It is not just exactly J the place we, or the Canadian North- , ern people would have chosen to spend . the day, out we nave had a good time nevertheless. The proprietor of a little log cabin store surrounded by i forest trees was utterly overwhelmed . by the sudden increase in the volume of his trade. We bought out his entire stock of crackers, canned goods and blue berries, then sat around on , store boxes outside and ate it. Wo hardly gave a thought to the elegant luncheon waiting for us at the Royal Alexandra in Winnipeg. We left St. Paul with many regrets. Surely we could not have been more splendidly entertained anywhere. We , have ridden around in automobiles, carriages, tallyhos, special trains, were received and dined until we certainly feel as if the people out here are glad to share the good fortune this marvelous country has so lavishly showered upon them. They have not handed us their favors on a platter, but have come to us with a hearty handshake, driven us in their own private conveyances, received us in their homes and club rooms, in fact made us feel as if they would be glad to have us come among them as their neighbors and friends. Should one be hunting a location no better place could be found. Col. Dymond i declares a man told him they planted corn the 4th of July and had roasting ears in August. The air here is most delightful. It is cool and bracing without being chilly. (On Tuesday afternoon the ladies were given a very pleasant reception at the St. Paul commercial club rooms. They are elegantly furnished and the view of the river from the windows is superb. In the evening a theater party to see the “Heir to the Hurrah" was one of the most pleasant affairs we had. Wednesday we were taken to White Bear Lake, a very pretty little lake with an amusement park on its banks.) In the evening we attended a reception given in Minnesota’s magnificent new capitol building, a building erected without graft. Several people said the four million and a half dollars it cost had been judiciously expended. Never having had so much to spend myself I cannot verify the statement. It surely is one of the handsomest buildings I have ever seen. The mural decorations are very fine, the paintings are the work of artists f*om all over the world. The governor and Mrs. Johnson and his staff received. Every one was favorably impressed with him. One is reminded of Abraham Lincoln by something in his personality. The citizens of St. Paul take great delight in showing one over the city. They are justly proud of its business and residence portions. Not a single pole or wire mars the beauty of its streets. The lighting is especially attractive. Heavy iron standards supporting five white globes with incandescent Rights inside placed at close intervals on cither side of the street take the place of ordinary arc lights. Summit avenue, the residence street, is unsurpassed for natural beauty and the magnificence of its homes. James J. Hill has a brown

stone nalace on this street. The parks are beautiful in their natural features, and artistically planned. The Chinese lily pond interested me very much the lilies resembled our water lilies, but are much larger and grow per haps a foot above the water. They are a peculiar pink, almost rose. The leaves are very large, a foot and a half in diameter with the edges standing up straight about an inch high all around. In one park the beautiful Minnehaha Falls makes a cabinet picture never to be forgotten as its white foamy waters fall over the cliff and the sunshine glinting through the trees on either side makes one think of a dainty bridal veil. The story of the Indian maid who went over the fall with the dead body of her lover (Osstlnn®! on Two)