Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 105, Decatur, Adams County, 3 May 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat. Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW G- ELLINGHAM. Subscription Rates Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier $5.00 Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail $2.50 Sing! ecopies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the posloilke at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. Marion lawyers have fixed a new schedule for divorces. The price has been sls for women and $25 for men in the past, but in future there will be no distinction. It will be straight twenty-five, no matter whether the applicant wears pants or pettycoats.— Columbia City Post. The best speech thus far delivered in the United States senate is that of Senator Rayner, of Maryland. It is a powerful plea for equitable federal taxation. Unlike most of the Democratic senators from the south who have spoken, Senator Rayner did not make a plea for special (or local) interests, but argued in favor of treating all interests fairly. A revision of the tariff on this basis woul 1 be heartily applauded by an overwhelming majority of the American people. - South Bend Times. MT. David C. Stout, one of the best known Democrats in Fort Wayne, has entered the race for the Democratic nomination fro city clerk, and his annomination for city clerk, and his anStout has been one of the best workers in the Democratic party ever since he attained his majority, and few men in the city have a wider acquaintance and none enjoys greater popularity. He is a man of family and possesses every necessary qualification for tr,<office. —Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette WON’T SLIGHT A GOOD FRIEND

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NEXT YEAR AT FORT WAYNE Evansville, Ind., May 3. —Fort Wayne was chosen as the next place of meeting by the state convention of the Travelers’ Protective association at its session in the Grand opera house Saturday morning. This afternoon the delegates planned to witness the ball game between Evansville and Fort Wayne of the Central league. Elmer E. Lebo, of Richmond, was elected president by acclamation and W. D. Chambers, of Terre Haute, was reelected secretary and treasurer. ■- ——o ' — - Frederick Sheets went to Monroe yesterday and returned this morning.

TAKES POSSESSION Dr. Fred Patterson is Now in Charge of Dental Offices in Decatur WILL REMAIN HERE Has Had Nine Years’ Experience and is Well Prepared for His Work Dr. and Mrs. Fred Patterson arrived Saturday evening from Terre Haute and will make this their future home. This morning the doctor took charge of the dental offices which he recently purchased from Dr. Dick Neptune, and will continue as the proprietor there. Dr. Patterson is a home product, a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Patterson, and has a large circle of acquaintances here. He has had nine years experience in dental work and will no doubt meet with a successful career here. He is a graduate of the Indiana Dental college, Indianapolis, and was located at Geneva for some time. For three years past he has been in the office of Dr. C. C. Erwin at Terre Haute, the best office in that city, and he is well prepared for taking care of his patrons here. That he is highly regarded by Dr. Erw’in is shown in the following letter given him by that worthy dentist, reading as follows: To whom it may concern: It has been my pleasure to have Dr. Fred I. Patterson associated with me in the profession of dentistry for the past three years. During the time of our association. I have always found him to be a man of strict integrity, high professional courtesy and most thoroughly proficient and able. In the future course he may follow in the practice of his profession, I would solicit the patronage he most thoroughly deserves and which I can most heartily recommend. Respectfully, C. C. Erwin, D. D. S. For a few weeks Mr. and Mrs. Patterson will make their home at the former’s parents. Dr. Patterson will at once remodel his office and will then look after the securing of a home. His friends here are glad to again greet him as a resident of Decatur. o Mr and Mrs. Henry Jeffries and children, Bessie and Harry, left for Arkansas this morning for a visit with relatives. They will return in a month.

SERVICES ARE HELD First Communion Day Was Observed at the St. Marys Church Sunday CLASS THIRTY-FOUR Father Wilkens Delivered an Appropriate and Impressive Sermon Beautiful and impressive were the services held at the St. Marys church Sunday morning when a class of thirty-four children received their first Holy Communion, from the hands

of the Rev. Wilkens. The happy young people came into the church in a body and were duly received. The church was filled to its capacity with the relatives and friends of the class members, for this is a day long looked forward to with hope by all and it was a sweetly sacred day. Father Wilkens delivered a very interesting sermon, one appropriate to the occasion and one which touched the heart of every hearer. The handsome church was prettily decorated for the event, with flowers of nearly every description,and was illuminated with many electric lights, which added greatly to the appearance. The class was each dressed in the usual manner, the girls in white and the boys in black. The names of the members were as given a few days ago.

COURT HOUSE NEWS Runyon Divorce Case Was Reset for Trial on Next Monday A PETITION FILED To Sell Real Estate in the Rinehart Case—Other Items of Interest A marriage license was issued to George Maddy, aged 41, of Jonoesboro, Arkansas, and Anna Martin, aged 25 telephone operator. Ellen V. Louth an vs. Howard F. Louthan, divorce, appearance by L. C. DeVoss for defendant, rule to answer. W. F. Rice et al vs. Bertha M. Rice et al, partition, default of defendants; suggestion of minority cf Kenyon Rice and D. D. Heller appointed guardian ad litem, ruled to answer. Lona Runyon vs. Daniel Runyon, divorce, reset for trial for Monday, May 10th. Charles F. Rinehart vs. C. F. Rinehart, admr., partition suit, petition filed by Phillip Baker, guardian of Vena and Opal Rinehart, to have commissioner appointed to sell real estate of W. D. Rinehart and turn over to him as guardian $660.

Julius Haugk et al vs. Erastus Fritzinger et al, lien SI,OOO, set for trial Tuesday, May 11. ~ T-wi I Real estate transfers: Fred L. Studler to Rufus Meshberger, 8 acres in Hartford township, $600; Emaline McCune to John McCune, 40 acres Monroe township, $3,000; James A. Leisure to L. C. Mills, 20 acres Monroe township, $1,700; Hazel Andrews to L. C. Mills, 20 acres Monroe township, $1.00; Martin Hoffman to D. W. Hoffman, tract in ’reble township, S2OO. Hany Imboden has been appointed administrator of the estate of Henry Imboden and filed bond for $1,500 signed by Sam Simison and F. C. Foreman. William F. Pyle was named administrator of the estate of Jemina A. Bair and gave bond for S2OO. A marriage license was issued to Henry J. Zurber, 24, a carpenter from Allen county, to Clara Kintz, 22, daughter of Henry A. Kintz. o ■ Rev. I. Imler preached an excellent sermon last evening. His subject was “Let us Watch.’’ The minister showed the value of watching and living in the right way. Rev. Imler discourse was enjoyed by a large audience.

THE OLD-FASHIONED BONNET • How dear to my heart is the oldfashioned bonnet. The old-fashioned bonnet that Nell used to wear; Without any plums and red cherries stuck on it— The bonnet that didn't require phony hair. The dish-pan effect may be stylish and stunning, The waste-paper basket that's lately come in May be quite the rage and recherche and cunning, But give me that hat she tied under her chin. —Detroit Free Press.

THE ENUMERATION It Shows a Slight Increase Over Last Year and is Good Report B Y TO WN SHPS A Comparison Made by Townships and the Increase Shown The enumeration of school children for Adams county shows a gain of seventy-three over the enumeration of last year, and as returned by the trustees and other proper officers are by townships and corporations as follows: Boys Girls Tot. Union 199 183 382 Root 188 211 399 Preble 196 164 360 Kirkland 165 174 339 Washington 256 223 479 St Marys ...211 185 396 Blue Creek 4 202 171 373 Monroe 470 367 837 French ...211 167 378 Hartford 218 179 397 Wabash 318 271 589

Jefferson 212 190 402 Decatur 662 659 1321 Berne 164 183 347 Geneva 166 162 328 Total 3838 3489 7327 A Comparison. 1908 1909 Union 389 382 Root ..376 399 Preble 406 360 Kirkland 331 339 Washington 452 479 St. Marys 383 396 Blue Creek 375 373 Monroe 814 837 French 388 378 Hartford 432 397 Wabash . 570 589 Jefferson 398 402 Decatur 1253 1321 Berne 342 347 Geneva 345 328 Totals 7254 7327 o A TRUANT OFFICER (Continued from page 1.) heads of the board of education of Adams county, agreeing and working in one direction to one end, the better education of the boys and girls of the county.

BANK STATEMENT. C. S. Niblick, President E. X. Ehinger, Cashier. M. Kirsch, John Niblick, Vice-Pres. Report of the condition of the Old Adams County Bnnk. a state bank at ' Decatur, in the state of Indiana, at the j close of its business on April 28, 1909. RESOURCES Loans and discounts $776,918.70 Overdrafts 6,005.93 Other bonds and securites. 20,337.65 Banking house 7,367.17 Furniture and fixtures.... 4,000.00 Other real estate 721.05 Due from Banks and Trust companies 154,059.71 Cash on hand 39,123.58 Cash items 8,179.99 Cutrent expenses 2,199.90 Interest paid 4,973.65; Profit and loss 322.31, Total resources $1,024,209.64' LIABILITIES. Capital stock, paid in 5120,600.00 Surplus 30,000.00 Undivided profits 766.07 Dividends unpaid 55.00 Demand deposits $293,222.55 Demand e’tifivates 500.282.54 793,505.09 Due to Banks and Trust companies 70,479.49 Exchange, discounts, etc... 9,403.99 Total liabilities $1,024,209.64 State of Indiana, county of Adams,as: I, E. X. Ehlrger, cashier of the Old Adams County Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true. E. X. EHINGER, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 3rd day of May, 1909. JESSE C. SUTTON, Notary Public. My commission expires January 5, 1910.

THE SOCIAL WORLD Mr. and Mrs. U. E. Cramer Entertained Friends for Son Trobey SOCIETY IS BUSY A Number of Friends Enjoy Sunday Dinner With Mr. and Mrs. Kunkle Mr. and Mrs. John Moran entertained Mr. and Mrs. Shafer Peterson at dinner yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. U. E. Cramer gave a surprise party Saturday evening on their son, Trobey, who celebrated his twenty-first birthday on that day. He

is engaged in business in Ossian and went up town as usual Saturday night. When he came home about half past eight, everything was quiet, and the unsuspecting young man walked in the house, where he was astonished to see so many, all greeting him at once. As well as any one who knew all about the affair would entertain, Troby entertained his guests and made every one feel at home. During the evening music and games were played and late in the evening a delicious two course luncheon was served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. George Cramer, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Runyon, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Avery and the Misses Bessie Garard, Agnes Murray, Pearl and Grace Purdy, Lilah Lachot, Agnes Gillig, Matie Merryman, Bessie and Pearl Baumgartner, Annoti Dailey, Opal Harruff, Orpha Sheets, Vernia Smith, Ella Eddington of Ossian, Velma Porter, Esther Purdy of Bluffton, Gusta Cramer and mother and Gladys Kern, and Rev. Wise, Emil Baumgartner, Alfred Baker, Frank Cramer, Oscar Merriman, John Springer, Albert Cramer, Floyd Avery, Clyde Baumgartner, Fred Engle, Law’rence Elzey. Sunday was Mrs. Cramer’s birthday and Mrs. Runyon, just before the company went home, made a presentation speech, giving to Mrs. Cramer a handsome voile skirt from her husband.

Mr. and Mrs. Horace Porter entertained Mr. and Mrs. Austin Kent of Fort Wayne, and Miss Mary Hite at dinner last evening. Dr. Miles F. Porter, Mrs. Porter and their daughters. Miss Porter and Miss Elizabeth and Mr. Page Yarnelle, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dugan yesterday, while enroute to Geneva for a short visit. Mrs. C. R. Dunn was given a surprise party Saturday evening by a number of friends. Mr. Dunn t.-ok Mrs. Dunn up town and when she re-

| The Season’s Big Sale of I !■!■■«■! ! and SKIRTS is now in Progress at I | The FULLENKAMP STORE j | You can make | I is important that we reduce ““My low prices. It I ! that you will admit are genuine when you s « them”™ ’■™ g ' | KEMEMBBB THE SALE CONTINUES THIS ■ WEEK ONLY I if you don’t come and see what we hare ■ you will have no idea of the opn Or tunitv vl h . low P riC6swe offer them at ■ few of the offers— - u are mussing. We quote you only a | I $12.50 Suits go at ... . ea 7r — 1 j J 15.00 Suits go at ... ' 00 Suits go at 519.50 I ■ 18 -°° s “ ite at $5.00 at 021.80 ] ■ 22.50 Suita gnat g ™ .... 52 3.50 I ■ “ w , — Q,W auits go at $25.50 I ■ We also have some special offering i ' —— I this house cleaning time, m curtai ns, rugs and carpets, of interest at | 8 8 B ®illl ■■■■■■ ■■ ■■ ■■■ll

Z ? che found Messrs, and |l«- ? L imnmgartner, Isadora X id C. Ievening '•efreshmen ts were nerved. Mrs. Dunn was presented whh a fruit dish from the and “ ** 0{ cereal bowls and a hymnal from her husband. Mr. and Mrs. 77 Kunkle invited several friends to take dinner w.th them yesterday noon. Those who co nosed the party were Mr. and Mr . John Evans and children, Will. Helen and Irene. Miss Fannie McConmel, John waiters and John Way. Those present enjoyed a delightful afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Kunkle.

THE END IS NEAR Decatur Public Schools Will Close May 28th SUCCESSFUL YEAR Teachers Will Be Selected at a Special Meeting The end of the school year for the Decatur public is rapidly drawing to a close. The term will expire on the twenty-eighth day of this month and in the evening of the same day the schol board will meet to allow the salaries of the teachers and janitors and transact all other business

necessary in closing the year's work. The term has been most successful and for this the teachers and board deserve the credit. The new system, inaugurated in the eighth grade has proven to be a good one, and will be continued. There will be a number of changes in teachers for next year and the board will hold a special session in the near future to select the instructors who will serve in 1910. Miss Florence Johnson has offered her resignation and will retire from pedagogy for a year to enjoy a much needed rest. Other changes will be necessitated. Several teachers will , attend colleges during the summer months, but as yet no definite plans have been made to this end. However, Jonas Tritch has decided to take a commercial course at the Ini ternatlonal business college at Fort j Wayne. It is probable that all teachers who did not attend college last year will do so this summer. —— o— FOR SALE—Six-room house on Indiana street; good well and cistern. .For further particulars call at the residence, 537 Indiana street.

FELL FROM BuS Miss Gladys Steele, of Pleasant Mills, is Injured OTHER NEWS ITEMS From Pleasant Mills—Mr. Burkhart’s 111 Luck Gladys, daughter of Jesse Steele, of Pleasant Mills, is suffering from a dis ocated knee joint as a c>nsequence of being in a vehicle which last night was overturned. She, together with her brother and sister, was riding in a buggv when in some mauutr the. horse became Lightened and tun ng qjiick.y, overturned the rig throwing the occupants to the ground lon ibly. The injury will soon neal as serious developments are not anticipated.

Ea Burkhart is certa'nly among the most unfortunate people of Pleasant Mills. Last fall his twelve-year-old son had the misfortune to lose one of his eyes and this winter Mr. Burkhart suffered immensely from a siege of rheumatism. To make it a>l the worse he had scarcely recovered from his illness until when another child fell from a sled last week and broke the femur bone in his right leg. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Steele are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby girl at their home, it making its apeparaoce last night. Dr. Vizard was at Decatur today looking after business interests as were several other Pleasant Mills people. oNOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS’ MEETING. Notice is hereby given that the annual stockholders’ meeting of the Deeatur Furnace company will be held at the office at their factory at two o’clock p. m., on

Monday, May 10, 1909. for the purpose of electlong eight directors and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. Business of the utmost importance will come up at that time, and an urgent request is made that every stockholder be present. M. 8. Smith, Secy. 103-10 t if you desire a dear complexion take Foley’s Orino Laxative for constiptation and liver trouble as it will stimulates these organs and thoroughly cleanse your system, which is what every one needs in the spring in order to feel well. The HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO.