Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 216, Decatur, Adams County, 9 September 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 216.

A NAPPY SUNDAY Was Last Sabbath at the Home of Charles H. Lammiman A SURPRISE PARTY In Honor of Charley Himself Whose Birthday It Was On Sunday, September 6, about 60 of tbe friends and neighbors of C. H. Lammiman gathered at his country home In Monroe township to remind him that this was the anniversary of his birth. Charley was enticed away from heme in the forenoon to go to a neighbors and when he returned at noon he found the house full of his neighbors and the table spread and fairly groaning under the weight of delicacies of all descriptions. To say that Charley was surprised would be putting It mildly, but he so far recovered his self possession that he did ample justice to the good things ■placed before him. After all had eaten to their utmost capacity, the afternoon was spent in social chat, interspersed with instrumental music, etc., all enjoying themselves to their utmost, departing at a late hour wishing Charley many more such happy occasions. Those present cutside the immediate family were: Mrs. Mary Sackett, Mr. and Mrs. G. H- Martz, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Blossom, Mr. and Mrs. A. Quigley and daughter Vera, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Merriman, Mrs. Floyr Merriman, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Yeoman and family, Mrs. Mary A. Gould, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Mann and family, of Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. James Stogdill, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Lammiman and son Don, Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Burkhart and daughter June, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Perner, of Monroe; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Runyon and son Kenneth, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Martz, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Gilpin and family, Miss Stella Barber, and the Messrs. Amos Fairchild, Otis Gould, Gregg Brandyberry. H. M. McAlhaney. Ralph Stogdill, Charley Brown, Fred Ayres, Orlap Martz. Harry Martz, Chistcpher Spangler and Ralph Merriman.

FIRE IS RAGING At the Old Fair Grounds in South Part of the City IS UNDER CONTROL Several Houses Were in Danger—l.2oo Feet of Hose Was Necessary A miniature forest fire is raging at the old fair grounds at the extreme south limits of the city this afternoon and for a time about a dozen homes in that part of Decatur were in danger. Those who watched the rapid progress of the fierce flames could readily understand how many towns in the western plains have been wiped out during the past few weeks. The fire originated at noon from a spark from a Clover Leaf engine. In an hour the flames had swept across eight or ten acres and down the Clover Leaf tracks as far as one could see. Joseph Smith saw the danger and sent in an alarm. Both fire companies responded and the boys fought earnestly for two hours before they made any gains. Over 1,200 feet of hose was used and it required every inch. xFor a time it seemed that the houses of Joseph Smith and A. J. DeVinney were doomed, but the last 200 feet of hose was put on and the flames headed off. Had they reached to south Mercer avenue and crossed the street eight or ten homes would have burned, t it is the loss will be small, as even the old pest house was saved though the flames enveloped it at one time and the grass burned all around it. The only loss it to the fences. However, there is more or less danger that the fire may do damage to the farms south of the city, this evening, and a strict watch will have to be kept up.

A LADIES’ AID SOCIETY SOCIAL At the Dugan Home Tomorrow Afternoon. The September section of Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will hold an evening social at the home of Mrs. C. A. Dugan, Thursday evening. The ladies are planning to inake this a most pleasant affair and will be pleased to see a large crowd. The new orchestra will furnish music during the evening. Following is part of the program for the evening. Orchestra. Piano solo Miss Gertrude Moses A Song. .Master Ralph Tyndall and Katherine Dugan. Reading Miss Fay Smith Piano duet ..Mrs. Lutz and Miss Jean Orchestra. Vocal solo. ...Miss Florence Sprunger Instrumental trio Hazel France, Marcella Keubler, Dorothy Dugan. Violin solo Mr. Sherman Kunkle Pi an o Miss Carrie Thomas Orchestra.

FUNERAL TODAY Father of Mrs. Calvin Miller Died in Grant County ON MONDAY EVENING Was Buried Today—Visited in Decatur and Was Quite Well Known John Druckemiller, 79 years of age and a pioneer of Grant county, died Monday evening at 5:30 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. J. McCracken, one-half mile north of Hanfield. He had been 111 for a long time and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Druckemiller was one of the oldest citizens of the county in point of years of residence. He formerly lived in the vicinity of Roseburg, but of late years has made his home with his children. Surviving daughters are Margaret McCracken, Mollie Miller, of Decatur; Cort Shaw, of Peru; and Milton Druckemiller, of this city, is a son. Sisters are Mrs. Peggie Ann Miller, Mrs. Peter Gottshall and Mrs. Charles Wilcutts, all of this city, Frank Druckemiller is a surviving brother. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the First Friends’ church in this city. The interment will be in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. —Marion News-Tribune. Mr. Druckemiller was the father of Mrs. Calvin Miller of this city, and was well known here, having frequently visited in Decatur. He was a kind, courteous gentleman and his friends are saddened by the news of his death. Mrs. Miller has been at his bedside for some time. Mr. Miller and children went to Marion this morning to attend the funeral.

MAY BE NIGHT MAN. Lol K. Plessinger is arranging to go on the night force as special watchman if he receives sufficient support from the merchants, many of whom have already signified their intention of giving him employment. In the past month at different times Mr. Piesinger has demonstrated his value as an official when he filled the position temporarily for Lew Stout, and at the Poneto street fair he handled the crowd singly in good style and with the entire approval of the management. Lol Is honest, likes the work, and is on his job all the time. He is not officious and knows the people well enough to know who will listen to a word of advice and go home, and others who have to be handled. As to business men it is impossible for the city to employ mere than one man, and two are necessary to cover the territory. It is very likely that he will be able to start work within a few weeks. —Bluffton Banner. N. D. Hull, who has been connected with the Coppock Automobile factory since its location here, and who recently resigned his position, is here today to superintendent the removal of his household goods to ontpelier, Indiana, where he expects to make his future home. He will leave with his family for that place tomorrow. Mr. Hull is now manager of the mill department of the Montpelier Cup and Metal Works, manufacturers of the “Sunflower Mill.” During their stay here Mr. and Mrs. Hull made a number of friends who regret their leaving Decatur.

YET IN SESSION T. H. Ernst Reappointed Janitor at the Court House and Grounds NEW BRIDGES Dr. D. D. Clark Again Physician at Infirmary— Other News The report of the board of charities was examined and approved, and permission was given the children's guardians to send a delegate to South Bend to attend tnetr state meeting, actual expenses being allowed. The beard again showed their good judgment in reappointing T. H. Ernst as janitor for the court house and grounds. Mr. Ernst has been employed in this capacity for a number of years, and we dare say that no public building in Indiana is better cared for than is the court house in this city. Surveyor Baumgartner was instructed to prepare plans for stone abutments at the Luginbill’s bridge in Blue Creek township, and for a new bridge at the same place. Also for a shingle roof on the river bridge east of Geneva. Dr. D. D. Clark was appointed physician for the county infirmary, and this is another reappointment that is worthy of mention. The Inmates all bank on Dr. Clark and they will appreciate this appointment more than any one else. The board spent this afternoon in Blue Creek township looking after some bridges and abutments and will likely conclude their session tomorrow, when the county levies will be made.

THE BIG FALL FESTIVAL. Bluffton, Indiana, September 29, and 30, October 1, 2 and 3. Bluffton will hold a fall festival September 29. 30 and October 1, 2 and 3. Arrangements are being made for one of the most stupendous times in the history of Wells county’s capital. The five days will be In charge of the fraternal orders of the city and county, and every lodge is invited to attend. September 29 will be in charge of the Eagles and Odd Fellow?; September 30 the Knights Pythias and Pathfinders; October 1, Red Men, Sons of Veterans and American Mechanics; October 2, Elks, Federation of Labor and Maccabees; October 3, the Fire companies. October 2 will be Home Coming day. In addition there will be poultry, horse and stock shows, corn show and ladies’ art department. All are in the hands of competent managers and will be loked after in first class style. An automobile parade has been arranged, the city streets will be decorated with electric arcs, and it will be a gala occasion. The festival will be free in every detail and no gambling devices of any description will be allowed, so spindle men and wheel of fortune operators are hereby notified to stay away as they will be arrested If they attempt to do business. Many open air and free amusements have been engaged, good bands secured, daily parades arranged, and there will not be an idle moment. The festival will excel any fair, with no charges and no expense. For any particulars as to privileges or entry blanks and premium lists address J. R. Spivey, manager, or L. B. Stevens, secretary, Bluffton, Indiana.

When a Clover Leaf passenger train pulled into Michigantown a few days since, a man carrying a basket with a cloth over it boarded the train and took a seat In one of the coaches. No one paid an attention to the basket or its contents, the owner not excepted, and that is what caused all the trouble. The bnsket contained half a dozen young pigs and growing restless they nosed their way out. Then the fun began. • It took the united efforts of every man in the car, together with the members of the train crew, to capture the pigs, they being carried from the car one at a dine as fast as they were caught.— Delphos Herald.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, September 9, 1908

BERNE TENNIS TEAM EASY Defeated at Bluffton and Then Roasted in Paper. Two “champeen” tennis players from Berne, who issued a challenge to Bluffton players for a championship medal, were sent back home crestfallen last night. They have no further aspirations for state honors because the local players hit the ball too hard for them to see and out of fortyfive games they won but none, and never carried oft a set. Messrs, Sprunger and Lehman represented the Berne tennis club, and the first inkling they received of what they were up against was when thpy struck Fred Tangeman and Prof. Huyetle in doubles. They lost two straight six to ' nothing, never winning a game. Then i Harry Starr took on Lehman in singles and beat him 6—l and 6 —o. Henry Strohm landed Sprunger 6 —l and 6—3 and pulled off that gentleman’s former crown of glory. To rub in the liniment Ray Snyder and Clarence Beitler were pitted against the disheartened aspirants and trimmed them in doubles 6—3 and 6 —l. If the Bluffton, Berne and Celina interurban had been running the two Berne boys would have returned at once. As It was they stood around dejected, and the tennis club of that hustling German village will pick out its people to challenge the next time. Every contestant should stay In his class. —Bluffton Banner.

RATIFY THE PLAN Democrats Contend that Unfinished Business is First DIGGING THE LAW They Will Likely Spring the Metropolitan Police Law Indianapolis, Sept. 9.—Democrats at the state headquarters of their party in the Pythian building, insisted yesterday that a special session of the General Assembly is just like an adjourned session, and that the first thing for it to do is to* take up the unfinished business and then proceed as if the interruption had been no greater than that caused by an adjournement over night or over Sunday. The Democrats have found an old law which they declare covers the case in point. It states that the officers, rules, etc., of a special session shall be the same as the preceding regular session and that the business of the General Assembly shall be resumed at the point where it was left off. If the Democratic argument prevails, the metropolitan police bill may be called vp any time after the special session convenes for passage over the governor’s veto. It will be recalled that this bill attracted much attention during the closing hours, inasmuch as it was generally thought the executive veto on it would be overruled as it had been on the insurance bill, Vincennes University bill, etc. But the senate and house jockeyed back and forth on the measure in order to get concessions and in the midst of this came the sudden and unexpected adjournment of the house, which put an end to all further legislative action. Republicans agreed when the Democratic argument was carried to them that there is a law of the kind. They said that the unfinished business of the regular session remains for final disposition at the special session, and that bills in the course of legislative action may be called up for continued action at the coming special session. It is now thought that the Democrats will seek to pass the metropolitan police bill of two years ago over the veto of Governor Hanly rather than introduce a new measure and seek to force it to passage. There are a number of other bills on which action was not complete, but none of great importance is recalled. Numerous bills had been introduced and advanced, some to second reading and others to third reading, but had not been finally acted on because of the press of work dur Ing the closing hours.

IN CIRCUIT COURT Two Quiet Title Cast- Are Submitted and Deposed Os PROBATE AFFAIRS A Number of Current and Final Reports—Business Continues Brisk David H. Hunsicker has to David I. Welkel, lot 909 Deca»v for $200; Enos Harrod et al trans ,'-red lot 12, Williams, $l5O. IN PROBATE COURT. | C. D. Lewton, administrator of the L. W. Lewton estate, filed a pet:, i for an order to continue partner i. p business with Schieferstine, grar‘ - A Nancy A. Dutcher, guardian fer Blanch Dutcher et al, filed a curr.ut report, which was allowed.

t Isaac M. Dickerson, guardian fur • Lulu Johnson et al, filed a final report 3 as to Lulu and current report as to Grace Chrisman, both allowed. i Lucy Colchin, guardian for Agnes Colchin et al, filed a current report and same was allowed. t James O. Ball, guardian for John E. Fetzer, filed a current account, allowed. Anna Buhler, guardian for Jesse Buhler, filed her final report, allowed and guardian discharged. Gus Rosenthal, guardian for Harry Rosenthal, a person of unsound mind, I filed his current report; allowed. R. D. Limestall, guardian for Fred Amacher, a person of unsound mind, filed current report and same was approved. t Levi Sprunger, guardian for Lydia - Zurcher and six others, filed final . report and was discharged. Lena Yager, guardian for Rosaline Yager and three others, filed final re- ■ port, and was discharged. I The cause of Henry Meyer vs. Andrew Meyer, for appointment of guarj dian, has been set for trial for Saturday, September 12. i Theodore A. Hendricks vs. Solo- . mon Sturgis et al, quiet title to real . estate, proofs filed, deault of all defendants, cause submitted, finding, , judgment and decree quieting the title for plaintiff. J. C. Sutton appointed commissioner to convey real estate to plaintiff. Newton C. Anderson et al vs. Charity C, Helrick et al, default of defendants, submitted, finding for plaintiffs and title quieted. J. C. Sutton appointed commissioner to make deed. Judgment against plaintiffs for costs. Belie Johnson vs. Frank A. Johnson, divorce, set for trial for Friday, September 11. Carrie vs. George E*. Shoemaker, divorce, get for trial for Wednesday, September 16. Citizens' Bank of Portland, vs. Rosa E Smltley et al, foreclosure of mortgage, SI,BOP, set trial, Friday, Sept dirtier 18. I State vs. Charles Thompson assault and battery with intent to kill, application for leave to defend as poor person and L. C. DeVoss appointed to appear for him. Mr. DeVoss was also appointed to defend Mary Fravel, charged with perjury. o TEACHERS TO MEET THIS WEEK Preliminary teachers institutes are to be held in this county this week, the first of the school year. The six southern townships will convene at Berne on Friday and the six north townships at the Central school build- j ing at Decatur on Saturday. Good . programs have been arranged.

BRYAN CERTAIN OF VICTORY A Conference with Leaders Was Heid at Chicago. Chicago, Sept. 9. —William J. Bryan told the members of the Democratic national committee, at their meeting yesterday to discuss campaign plans befcre the candidate makes his swing through the eastern states, that with a perfect organization to conduct the presidential fight, the victory for democracy’s cause w'as assured. Mr. Bryan said that he and Mr. Kern had presented the issues carefully and that he was absolutely confident that he would be elected if there was a strong organization to hold tbe ground that had been gained. The outlook for victory, said Mr. Bryan, w’as much brighter than it was a month ago. The candidate told the committeemen that he was more than pleased with the work of the national committee and hoped the work would be continued with the same spirit.

NEWSCHOOLBOOKS Will Be Used in the Various Public Schools of Indiana AFTER THIS YEAR V Official Notices Have Been Sent to the School Officials This is the last year for the school books now in use in Indiana, or rather for a part of them. The old books will be used this year, but you should figure on new books for next year. The following notice has been sent to the, various school officials over the 'date: You are hereby notified that the State Board of Education, sitting as a state board of school book commissioners, at a meeting held in this office June 26, 1908, adopted the following resolution: Resolved, That the President of the State Board of Education be and is hereby directed to advertise for bids for the following text-books, in accordance with the law and existing contracts: Arithmetics, Geographies, Readers and Copy Books, and that blds be received up to twelve o’clock noon, Thursday, April 1, 1909. Bids will be received for a Fifth Reader, maximum price 40 cents: Fourth Reader, maximum price 30 cents; Third Reader, maximum price 25 cents; Second Reader maximum price 15 cents; First Reader, maximum price 10 cents; a Primer, maximum price 10 cents; Complete Arithmetic, maximum price 45 cents; Intermediate Arithmetic, maximum price 35 cents; Complete Geography, maximum price 75 cents; Elementary Geography, maximum price 30 cents; Copy Boks. maximum price 5 cents. For the Board of Education: F. A. COTTON. State Supt. Public Inst., Pres. W. W. PARSONS. Pres. Ind. State Normal School, Secy.

LAND THE EXCLUSIVE PRIVILEGE Conter Company to Furnish Ice Cream for Fort Wayne Fair. H. L. Conter of this city, has secured the exclusive privilege for the wholesale furnishing of ice cream on the Fort Wayne fair grounds next week. If the present temperature continues, this means that the Conter plant will have to run over time to keep the hundreds of stands supplied with their popular cream, as several hundred gallons each day will no doubt be necessary. The landing of this contract against all other competitors in the Fort Wayne field proves again that Conter furnishes the goods and is able to do it at as low cost as any one else. o - ROBBED ON THE TRAIN. Union B. Hunt, chairman of the Indiana Railroad Commission and exsecretary of stale, was robbed of $250 Monday forenoon while enroute to I Indianapolis from Winchester, where !he resides. Mr. Hunt’s pocket was picked on the car platform while people were boarding and leaving the train at Muncie.

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SPECIAL SESSION Republican Leaders Ratify the Calling of a Special Session MANY CONFER The Leaders Being Lined Up for County Local Option Republicans from all parts of Indiana Monday night ratified, by speeches and applause, the plan of party j managers to push through with all possible dispatch a county local opI tion bill at the coming special session of the General Assembly. Unanimityexisted that the temperance legislation urged by Governor Hanly should be enacted; that the specific appropriations about to revert to the general fund should be reappropriated, and that action looking to the protection of the people of southern Indiana against the Night Riders should be taken, and that all this should ba done expeditiously and with harmony. The meeting, which was marked by enthusiasm and good feeling, followed a number of day conferences at which the way was paved for united action and harmonious thought. At these conferences the plan of Winfield T. Durbin, former governor, to ignore the temperance question at the special session, was rejected. Colonel Durbin attended the night meeting and made a short speech in harmony with the others. Pressure brought to bear during the late afternoon and early evening had caused him to change his attitude. The only speaker who did not fully concur in the opinion of the leaders was Jefferson Claypool. He thought the temperance matter could well go over until after the election. The seventy-five or eighty participants in the meeting were drawn from every district of the state. Candidates on the state ticket were there to a man. Practically all the members of the state and executive committees were present, and in addition to these there- were well known party workers from many counties. James P. Goodrich, state chairman, presided.

IT WILL BE GREAT M i-vrii F—H f Fort Wayne Fair is on Tap During the Next Week THE RACES GREAT Nine Thousand Dollars in Purses to Be Given Away The business men of Fort Wayne are using every means to induce the citizens of Decatur and vicinity to attend the Great Fort Wayne fair from September 15 to 19. The show will be the biggest and best in the history of Allen county. The race program for the great Fort Wayne fair from September 15 to 19 includes four SI,OOO stake races which will be put on one each on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. There will he in addition each day an excellent field in the two SSOO purse events and the running race. Saturday will be Derby day and the Fort Wayne derby will be run. The Grand Rapids has arranged to run special trains, leaving Fort Wayne after the fair on Thursday anA Friday. September 17 and 18. The traction line will run special cars and will give some lowrates. There will be no big day at the fair as the program is so arranged that as much can be seen one day as another. With $9,000 in purses and stakes and $6,000 in premiums the directors of the Great Fort Wayne fair from September 15 to 1? to put on the best show in the history of Allen county. The celebrated Souers and Crouch horses have been entered and these will make in themselves a big horse show.