Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 220, Decatur, Adams County, 15 September 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat Published Every Evening. Except Sunday, by LEW G. EXLINGHAM Subscription Rates: Per week, by carrier 10 cents Per year, by carrier |s.t>) Per month, by mail 25 cents Per year, by mail $2 50 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the postoffice at Decatur, Indiana, as second-class mail matter. J. H. HELLER, Manager. Carter H. Harrison has announced that he will seek the nomination for mayor of Chicago on the democratic ticket, and the chances are that he ■will be nominated. He has filled the office for four terms and was about the best man who has held the office since the days of his father. With his experience and the change in public sentiment he would most assuredly give the people a better administration were he to be elected again than at any time in the past. There is plenty of room for reform in Chicago, and it is doubtful if a

better man for the job can be found

than young Carter. —Columbia City Post. Governor Marshall is to be sincerely congratulated for his stand against the system of secrecy heretofore maintained by the state pardoning board. The governor holds, and very correctly, that if a movement is set on foot to secure the pardon of a criminal, it is only right that the public be made aware of the fact It is fitting that the people of the community in which the offense of the man was committea be given an opportunity to voice their protests, if any they hav- In times past it is known that a number of most unworthy m-n have been turned loose simply because the pardoning board heard only one side of their cases. The friends of the convicts prepared their evidence and chiefly on this were the decisions made up, the only other things considered being the reports of the prison officials, which were much more likely to be favorable than adverse. Governor Marshall's interference with a presentment so one-sided is, therefore, both just and timely, and it is difficult to understand why the board members themselves did not long ago correct the manifest abuse, unless we accept the rather unpleasant explanation that they deliberately chose the “easy way"’ and avoided sessions that might be prolonged by the filing of protestations. —Fort Wayne News. BILLY FRONEFIELD WAS FINED Given a Jail Sentence Which Was Suspended During Good Behavior. Upon an affidavit filed by Mrs. William Fronefield, Tuesday evening Billy Fronefield was arrested on the charge erf being drunk. He was taken before Mayor France and fined the sum of five dollars and costs, amounting to fifteen dollars, and was also given a ten days’ jail sentence, which the court suspended, however, during good behavior. Mr, Fronefield and Ike Zimmerman also engaged in a time encounter, but no arrests have been made as yet on this charge

To the Public: & We wish to call attention to the fact that we do undertaking. We carry a full line of Caskets at all times. We have Just Received a car of Cement and a full line of builders Hardware. . When you order your winters coal, don’t forget us. 'We have it. All grades at right prices. The Berne Lumber Company Liechty Bros., & Company. MONROE, INDIANA.

OVER ROUTE EIGHT The Daily Democrat Man Saw Some Improvements Along Line EVERY ONE HAPPY Threshers Are Busy as Are the Men in the Corn Fields —Big Crops We made a little trip out along rural route eight yesterday, just to take a look at the splendid farms nad ‘ pretty homes that are located in that direction. We saw them all right, and itbey looked prettier and more prosi perous than ever. The crops are all good And every one is happy.

Fred Steigmeyer. one of the old timers of this route, is busy superintending the construction of a handsome new home, which is now nearing completion and will be ready for occupancy about the middle of October. It’s a dandy. Jesse Swartz, a young bustler .school teacher and farmer, is also soon to be located in a modern and convenient new house which is now nearly ready for their accommodation, it is well built and will prove a snug home. All along the line, the farmers are either threshing or have just finished or are getting ready. All have crops that show that they have been devoting their time and attention along that line the past summer. Yesterday the J. E. Ulman outfit was at the John Geimer farm, where the yield of grain was pleasing to the owner ' and to every one else, ss they all like to see each other do well.

A favorite pastime just now along the route seems to be that of cutting corn, as in nearly every field could be seen the men and boys handling the big golden shocks.

BEGINS JOURNEY (Continued froze page 1.) the United States will engage in friendly rivalry to excel in hospitality extended to the nation’s head. The standard established by Boston was calculated to be consistent with the celebration of a project of great moment to Boston and New England, namely, the merging of Boston s three leading commercial bodies, the Merchants’ association, the Associated Board of Trade and the Chamber of Commerce, into one organization, and at the same time constituted fitting environment for the delivery of President Taft's first public address since the adjournment of congress. Distinguished guests from national and state political life, from the judiciary of the nation and state, from army and navy* and congress, and from local church, civil and business circles were present.

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CRIMINAL COURTS FOR HIM Clarence Hower at Craigville. Too Old for Probation Officer. L. L. Martz, probation officer, went to Craigville Monday for the purpose of investigating the alleged delinquencies of Clarence Hower, a youth of that place, who, it is claimed, is a kleptimaniac. When Mr. Martz arrived. however, he found that the boy is over sixteen years of age and consequently no action could be taken. The boy, it is claimed, has been in the habit of stealing about everything he could get his hands on from neighbors and residents of the place. His mother, Mrs. Bohr, with whom he lives, states that she could do nothing with him and that he appears to have an uncontrollable desire to take little trifles. Mr. Martz stid that if any relief was found it would have to be through the criminal courts, as the juvenile court can do nothing owing to the age. —Bluffton Banner.

FILE LARGE CLAIM Attorneys Peterson and Lutz Made Important Trip to Marion AGAINST ESTATE In Matter of the A. & C. Stone Company Against Calvin Miller Attorneys Shafer Peterson and C. J. Lutz of this city were at Marion. Indiana, where they filed the largest claim filed there in several years and the proceedings were given the following account in the Marion Leader • last evening:

i An action for one of the largest ' claims ever presented in the local court was filed in the Grant circuit •court Monday evening by the A. & C. Stone and Lime Compary against the estate of the late John Druckemiller of which Milton Druckemiller and Eli |J. McCracken are trustees. The A I & C. Stone and Lime company dejmaads 110,500 from the Druckemiller ! estate on account of a bond furnished by the late John Druckemiller for Calvin Miller, a contractor of Adams county. Five other men are on the bond, but it seems that effort is to be made to enforce the claim against the . Druckemiller estate alone. The claim is presented with the statement that Calvin Miller entered into contract with the board of commissioners of Randolph county to furnish stone and construct stone roads. Three separate bonds were executed upon which John (Druckemiller, now deceased, and other parties, became sureties. It is .alleged Miller completed the contracts and received from the board of commissioners the full contract price j but that he has failed to pay the A. & C. Stone and ‘Lime company for Ithe stone for the construction of the ; public contracts. It is also represented that Miller is insolvent

NOW CHARLEY GETS MARRIED After Hounding His Divorced Wife, Takes On Another One. Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Phoebe Cotton in Liberty township will take place the wedding of her daughter. Miss Goldie Hart to Charles Cotton, of the same township, both well known to the residents of Wells county. The invitations for the wedding were issued Monday, and although they did not meet all with surprise, it was not thought that the marriage would take place until a later date. Many invitations have been issued and many friends of the couple will be in attendance at the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Cotton will go to his residence immediately after the wedding supper, where they will make their home in the future. Miss Hart was one of the star witnesses for Cotton in his suit for divorce several months ago. being employed at the home during the trouble between Mr. and Mrs. Cotton. — Bluffton Banner.

senator McCullough ill Senator C. K. McCullough continues ill at his residence and is under the special care of Dr. Terrill. If he is strong enough he may be taken to Cincinnati on Thursday for a special examination by a specialist on intestinal troubles. At least this plan is under consideration by Dr. Terrill and tjie senator's family. He is a very sick man. And will have a hard struggle to pull through. —Anderson Bulletin. o Democrat Want Ads. Pay

SOCIETY COLUMN The Historical Club Takes in Three New Members ALLIANCE MEETS' At Home of Mrs. Linn Last Evening—Other Social Items Tuesday, Sept. 14, was the 59th and 57th birthday anniversaries of W. S. and M. F. Weimer, and on Monday evening a crowd of neighbors and friends gathered at their home to remind them of the fact. Social conversation, music and games were the chief features of the evening. At a late hour a sumptuous supper was served, after which all returned to their homes wishing them many more happy birthdays. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Broadbeck, Wm. Teeple. G. W. Ray, Mrs. Maria Valentine, Mrs. R. A. Dailey, Mrs. Sovine, W. P. Johnson, Warren Jones. Rowan Stiverson, J. M. Weldy, M. F. Weimer. I Misses Viola Roop, Mamie Teeple, Mary Dailey, Stella Roop, Helen Johnson, Ivy Gilpin. Hazel Weimer, Cora Ray, Grace Johnson, Ethel Potts, Florence Johnson. Florene Bower, Mary Weldy, Mfcrie Pones, Hester Johnson. Mary Ray, Edith Johnson, Irene Weldy and Thelma Johnson, land Messrs. J. B. Stiverson, W. S. Weimer. Sephus Train. A. J. Miller, Harry Ray, Ben Teeple, Clarence Hilyard, Leland Ray, Glen Weimer, John Johnson, Rufus Roop. Don Teeple. Ernest Dowden, Russell Weldy. Wiljlie Jones, Vaughn Weldy, Raymond, Stiverson, Benoit Johnson. Ronald Jones. Paul Stiverson and Harry Johnson. On last Saturday evening fifty friends gathered at the beautiful counjtry home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry (Grote, just south of the Bleeke church lin honor of Miss Esther’s twenty-first j birthday. Miss Esther is the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grote, and very popular in society circles. Those present ,'were Reinhard Reinking. Edwin . Steele. John Bleeke, Joe Germann. 'Otto Hoile, Adolph Scbamerloh. Luis jKoldewey. Rudolph Weiland, Martin , Krueckeberg. Martin Thieme, Ferdinan Reinking. Christ Bleeke, Ferdinand Bientz, Wm. Beltz, Adolph Marbach. Richard Thieme, Hugo Thieme, Herbert Bleeke,, Walter Thieme.

Aaron Weiland, Roland Grote, Edwin Schamerloh. Joe Bleeke, Martin Schamerloh. Robert Marbach, Simon Bleeke, Gust Krueckeberg, Richard Bleeke, Arnold Bientz, Edwin Krueckeberg. Esther Grote, Tilla Hoile. Hanna Grueckeberg, Charlotte Reinking, Esther Gick of Fort Wayne, Clara Bleeke, Della Hoile. Bettie Reinking, Adele Schamerloh. Marie Marbach, Marie Reinking, Louisa Bleeke, Lucy Hoile, Clara Thieme, Laura Bleeke. Louisa Krueckeberg, Lona Hoile, Hedwich Reinking All report a fine time, and before refreshments were served Miss Esther anouncel her engagement to Mr. Joe Germann, after which they were congratulated, and then refreshments were served. [The wedding of Miss Grote will take I place in the near future. Miss Grote received many beautiful and useful presents. At a late hour they all departed for their homes, wishing Miss Grote many more such happy birthdays. __ An interesting meeting of the Historical Club was held at he home of Mrs. Beavers last evening. Business of importance was transacted and three new members taken in. The memebsr were Mrs. Homer Sauers, Mrs. Percy Williams and Mrs. D. G. M. Trout.’

Mr. William Hammer and his bride, formerly Miss Mayme Gass of this city, who have been the guests of George D. Braun and family and other relatives for aweek on their wedding tour yrent to Michigan today where they will visit, returning in a week to Massilion, 0., where this popular couple will make their future home. They have the best wishes of their many friends here. Japanese lanterns lighted the new and hospitable U. B. parsonage last evening for the ‘Trip Around 'he World” given by the Aid Society The house has not yet been furnished, but it looked very inviting on account of potted plants, flowers everywhere in the rooms, rugs and pillows added to the attractiveness and to complete! the interest snown in the residence' was the varied inhabitants. In the German room Mr. Ben Beavers, Mrs. Ben Beavers. Mrs. Marie Ball, who (Coetiaaed o* pace 4J

DON’T WAIT TOO LONG Man UM I nr---••.-X1 —*--••.-X ■.£• About selecting that new fall suit. New fall styles are nearly all in stock waiting for you. The sooner you pick out your suit the better selection you will have. We are offering for tne coming season the greatest values for the money ever shown in this community. Seeing Costs Nothing-and Seeing is Believing. New fall suits—s s $7.50 $8.50 $lO $12.50 sls $16.50 $lB S2O and $25. ELZEY, VANCE A'IHITE.

BARKLEY REUNION Held at the Park Today— Day Was Spent Pleasantly ELECTED OFFICERS Large Crowd Present and Big Picnic Dinner Served The seventh annual reunion of the Barkley family was held at Steele's

park today about two hundred being present. In the morning a hack was kept busy hauling the members who : live in the city to the park More than half of those who attended today were from the country. A few were from other states. Renewing old acquaintances and talking over family friendship was the order before dinner, and several happy hours were spent in this way. It was convenient for some who were cold to remain outdoors, while the rest walked about the park. At twelve o’clock a big dinner was served, three long tables in the Spuhler building were loaded down with everything good to eat. Rev. D. 0. Wise of the Evangelical church asked the blessing, followed by the dinner, which several women set out to perfection. During the i morning Miss Ethel Barkley, the secretary, was kept busy, making a record of the names of those present, the marriages and deaths in the family. During the afternoon the elecjtion of officers was held though the elections were not completed in time for this article. Those -who were at the tables were Mrs. R C. Boyles and children, Mr Poleman Barkley , and daughter Hazel, of Coleridge, i Neb.; Benjamin Funk, Jeromeville. 0.; Mrs. S. Gallaher, Ashland. 0.: Mrs. Wilson, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Freidline, | Ashland. 0.; Mrs. Arthur Rose and daughter Margaret, Jackson, Mich.: I Phillip Auth and family, Chauncey I Wilder and family, Mrs. D. V. Steele,

Jim Barkley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Al Steele. Joe Barkley, Jerry Barkley, Mrs. John Shaefer, |Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Cress, Henry Lammerman and family, George Steele and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Barkley, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Barkley, Joe Barkley. Mrs. Rummel, of Dixon, Mrs. Mary Steel :, Mr. and Mrs. Cusenberry, John A. * Barkley, Levi Barkley, Mr. and Mrs. . Orville Wherry. Mrs. Mary Cress, . ‘Jessie Magley, Mr. and Mrs. R. Mumma, Lawson Wallace, Mrs. T. M. Reid, Ethel Barkley, Rev. Wise, Jdsises Carrie and Ola McKinney. o Many Children are Sickly Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children, used by Mother Gray, a nurse in Children's Home, New York, i break up Colds tn 24 hours, cure Fev-1 erishness, Headache, Stomach Troubles, Teething Disorders and Destroy Worms. At all druggists, 25c Sample mailed FREE. Address AUea 8. Olmsted, Leßoy, N. T.

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