Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 307, Decatur, Adams County, 29 December 1909 — Page 2

The Daily Democrat, Published Every Evening, Except Sunday, by LEW Q. BLLINQHAM Subscription Rales: Per week, by carrier. .10 cents Per year, by carries, |5 00 Per month, by mail. — 25 cents Per year, by mall .... «...|2.30 Single copies 2 cents Advertising rates made known on application. Entered at the poetoflice at Decatur, jhdiana, as second-class mall matter. H E L L E R, Manager. ~ ORIGIN OF THE ROD. Used In Driving Oxen, It Came Handy In Meaaurin H Land. The origin of tbe rod, pole or perch 1 as a lineal and superficial measure has been traced to the rod, pole or goad used to urge and direct a team of oxen pulling a plow. So it came about It was used as a convenient and bandy | land measure In feudal times by the lords in allotting plots of land for agricultural purposes to tbe villeins and others. Obe rod wide and forty long built up a quarter of an acre. The furlong, or four poles wide and same depth—l. e., forty poles, one acre—was a convenient length for a furrow before turning the plow. Os course these lengths somewhat varied in different parts of the country where soils and agriculture varied, but gradually tbe slight variations grew less, and finally the present accepted statutory acre was evolved. Gunter’s chain of sixty-six feet (ten square chains to the acre) was invented by the Rev. Edmund Gunter (15811626). He was a professor of astronomy at Gresham college, London, and ingeniously adapted It to facilitate decimal calculations in land measurements. The use of the rod in superfi-; cial measurements of brick work and j lineally In hedges, ditches and fences' followed as a convenient existing measure.—Builders’ Journal. A CAUTIOUS SCOT. The Elder’s Search For a Strictly Orthodox Minister. A Scotch elder who did not believe that his own minister held strictly orthodox views wished to have his babe baptized, but would not risk its spiritual welfare by Laving him perform the rite in any heterodox manner. So he walked to another town only to find the minister be sought was away fishing. The next one be was directed to had gone bunting. Filled with indignation, he said to bis companion : “We’ll gang to Maister Erskine. That godly man will no be fishing or hunting.’’ So he found tbe bouse, but as be approached it he beard the sound of music. When the servant lassie opened the door be remarked to her: "Ye have company the night. I hear the fiddle going.’* "Na. na.” she answered, blushing. "Robin could na play like you, but tbe minister aye fiddles a bit afore he goes to bed.” Tbe good man went away without making his errand known. No minister who played the fiddle could baptize his bairn, so he went back to his own. who neither fished, hunted nor played forbidden music, and let him name the child.—London Spectator.

ST. AGNES ACADEMY ANNUAL MUSICALE Thirty Nine Pupils Will Receive Grade Diplomas, at This the Third Annual Event. All arrangements for the musical to be given Wednesday evening by the Sisters of St. Agnes at the Bosse opera house has been completed and it promises to be the best ever witnessed by Decatur people. The program is made up of various selections which will not fail to please the public. The program for the evening will be as follows: Rapid Transit—Galop Piano Duet Tally Ho—March Piano Duet Flash of Lightning—Galop Piano Duet Last Idea —Piano Solo N. Niblick and A. Kohne Since Will Became a Boy—Vocal Solo E. Aughenbach Minuetto Piccolo Piano Quaret Maronetten Walzer - Piano Quaret Dance of Bajaderes Piano Quaret Bowers —Vocal Duet Miss C. Terveer & Mrs. Gerard Moonlight on the Lake Piano Duet Shepherds’ Evening Song , Piano Duet Dreams of Heaven Piano Duet Pictures in the Fire—Vocal Solo Miss C. Terveer Cascade of Roses —Plano Solo rMiss N. Niblick Galop Bravura —Piano Solo Miss A. Kohne Warblings at Eve —Piano Solo ' CURTAIN. Humanophone A New Invention of Musical Instrument Drifting With the Tide Violin Solo and Quartet Soprano—Miss C. Terveer; Alto —Mrs. J. Q. Neptune. Tenor—Dr. J. Q. Neptune; Bass—Mr. H. Yager. Remembrance Piano Solo Nearer My God to Thee. Piano Duet Old Oaken Bucket ~ Piano Duet Poet and Peasant Piano Solo and Duet Moonlight Will Come Again Vocal Quartet Soprano—Mrs. L. Holthouse; Alto—Mrs. J. Q. Neptune. T enor —Dr. J. Q. Neptune; Bass —Mt. L. Holthouse. GOLD MEDAL PART. Grand Polka de Concert Miss A. Kohne Martha .... Miss M. Niblick Awarding of Diplomas Rev. Father Wilkin < * •— furnished by Yager Bros. & Reinking.

ED BOKNECHT INJURES ARM. Ed Boknecht, who lately moved with his parents to their farm near Monroeville, was in the city today and called on the doctor for further [examination of his right arm, tbe bone of which was cracked about a week ago when he fell while running in the yard. Ed tripped over bls dog, with which he was running and fell with full force on his arm, tbe bone being cracked near the elbow. It is patting along very well, though he I cannot use the arm with freedom. ——o — CARD OF THANKS. Michael Bogner and family wish in this way to thank the many who assisted them in so many kind ways during the illness and at the time | of the death of their wife and mother. THE BELL RINGERS Second One of Series of Lecture Course of High School Seniors. GIVEN JANUARY BTH Will be Musical—Comprises Bell Ringers, Quartet and Orchestra. The second of a series of four lectures and entertainments to be given under tbe auspices of the senior class of the Decatur high school wll be that given at the opera house January Bth, by the Parr Newhall Concert company. The members of the company number six, and comprise the famous bell ringers, a quartet and an orchestra, in all phases of which they are artists. The bell ringers will particularly delight the public, as these skilled players bring from a string of one hundred twenty bells, peals and chimes of the most sublime music. The members of the class are selling tickets for the concert, the prices to be thirty-five and fifty cents. ———o Mrs. S. Joyce, Claremont, N. H„ writes: “About a year ago I bought two bottles of Foley’s Kidney Remedy. It cured me of a severe case of kidney trouble of several years’ standing. It certainly is a grand, good medicine, and I heartily recommend it.” Hoithouse Drug Co. o - ■ ’ Lame back comes on suddenly and is extremely painful. It is caused by rhelmatism of the muscles. Quick relief is afforded by applying Chamberlain's Liniment Sold by all dealers. o FOR SALE—2S4 acre farm, good buildings, two orchards, nearly all cleared, rich soil; also 100 acre farm, 65 acres under cultivation, rich sandy loam. For full particulars address Box 1013, Warren, Ohio. 297t2-50t2

SOCIETY COLUMN Toint Celebration of Birthday and Wedding Anniversaries. •■M—■—Ml AT J. L. EDGE HOME Misses Carlisle Guests of Honor at Sleighing Party —The Clubs. Misses Julia Gilllg, Naomi VanCamp and Vivian Burke have planned for a marshmallow roast to be hek at the Gilllg home New Year’s evening. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wagner of Willshire, Ohio, were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gunsett at supper. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wagner were en route to their home from Portland, where they were called by the illness of his sister. A celebration of double significance and pleasure was that the the J. L. Edge home yesterday in honor of Mr. Edge's seventy-sixth birthday anniversary, and the twenty-seventh wedding anniversary of their daughter, Mrs. M. V. B. Archbold, of Fort Wayne. The daughter’s wedding anniversary occurred the day before, but the two events are always celebrated at the same time. A tempting dinner at noon was served and the day spent In a general social way. The only guests were Mr. and Mrs. M. V. B. Archbold and son, Rell, of Fort Wayne. ’ The Shakespeare club will have no meeting until January sth, when Mrs. C. A. Dugan will be hostess. The club will continue its study of Central America, Costa Rico being the division of study at this season. Samuel Coleridge and works will be the study of the Euterpean club at the home of Mrs. Fred Patterson Thursday evening. A sleigh ride about the city for a jolly hour, with a warm lunch at the Hensley home at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon was the entertainment given ljy Mrs. D. M. Hensley in honor of Misses Elizabeth and Anne Carlisle of Cincinnati, Ohio. Others who shared the pleasures were Mrs. George Flanders, Mrs. J. W. Tyndall, Mrs. John Heller, Mrs. C. A. Dugan, Mrs. Fred Mills, Mrs. John Peterson, Mrs. French Quinn, Mrs. Fred Bell of Hillsdale,, Mich.: Mrs. Frank Bell of Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Charles Meyers. The members of the Tribe of Ben Hur are preparing for an unusually good time next Friday evening. After the election of officers a picnic supper will be served, each member contributing to the spread of good things, and the evening will close with a watch meeting. (

A very pleasant gathering was that at the home of Mrs. Charles Voglewede when she entertained a number of her friends last Monday evening. Progressive pedro was the principal feature of the evening and all enjoyed the evening. Mrs. B. J. Terveer proved herself to be the superior player and won first honors, while second went to Miss Anna Volmer. A delicious lunch was served during the latter part of the evening Those invited were Mrs. James Haefllng, Mrs. Clem Voglewede. Mrs. Mary Wemhoff, Mrs. B. .J Terveer, Miss Anna Volmer, Miss Bert Voglewede, Mayme and Clara Terveer, Anna Volmer and Miss Josephine Rod of Toledo, Ohio; Mrs. Charles Pilliod of St. Marys, Ohio, Ohio; and Mrs. Thomas Haefllng of Flint, Mich. A very delightful affair was the 5 o’clock luncheon given Tuesday evening at Brookside by Miss Jean Lutz for her several girl friends who are home from college for their Christmas vacation. The library and dining room put on extra touches for the event, and were very cheery in their streamer decorations of red and green, the streamers being festooned from the walls to the chandeliers in the center of the room, where they were caught with red Christmas chimes. The lunch was xery tempting and nicely served in three courses. The evening was one of pure delight to the girls who chatted over their various experiences during the past several mouths, when they were absent one from the other. The party included Frances Dugan, Helen Niblick, Leota Bailey, Bessie Boyers and Miss Martha McElroy of Des Moines, lowa. A sleighing party drove to the home of Ed. Ulman, five miles east of the

city, Tuesday evening. The party included the Misses Teresa, Agnes and Anna Miller, Ella Meyer, Bertha and Dorothy Stelgmoyer, Nona Ulman and Agnes Conter, Messrs. Will Lichtle, Charles Miller, Joe, Florian and Herman Geitner and Roman Steigmeyer. Music, dancing and games were the amusements of the evening. A threecoume luncheon was served, and the Ulmans were voted entertainers par excellence. A merry party was given Tuesday evening at the beautiful country home of Fred Krueckenberg In Union township, when their daughter, Miss Bertha, entertained in honor of her sister, Mrs. Richard Kreiselmeyer, of Fort Wayne, who has been visiting there. Cards and other games were played, and there was excellent music provided by Miss Bertha, also an an appetizing three-course lunch. As sleighing was good the company took advantage of that and came in their sleighs. Those present were Martin, Richard, Carl, Clara, Pauline, Hugo, Walter, Lena, and Anton Thieme, Louis, Martha, Luetta, Freda Koldewey, Louis and Walla Reinktng, Henry, Martin, Hanna and Louise Kruckenberg, Edwin Steele and Aaron Weiland of Wren, Ohio. Mrs Chalmer Schafer will entertain the Thimble club Friday afternoon. Mrs. John Kirchner in a very pleasant way entertained a number of friends at supper last evening at her home in Preble in honor of her sister, Miss Bertha Woldeman, of Sturgis, Mich. The other guests were Misses Amelia and Stella Klopfenstine, Marie and Nellie Daniels, Francis Gault. The J. W. Merryman home on Grant street was the scene of quite an Ingathering of the Merrymans over the Christmas day and the Sunday following. Among those who were entertained at the hospitable home during this time were their sons, Oscar and Ralph, of Lima, Ohio; their son, Bert, wife and children, Harry, June, and Beatrice of Dayton, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Merryman and children, Frances, Winnifred and Clarwnc®, of this city; Mr. and Mrs. Eli Merryman of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Merryman of Blue Creek township; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ray and daughter, Helen, of Urbana, Ohio. A crowd of young folks enjoyed a sleigh ride Tuesday evening to the home of Miss Lula Jahn, about nine miles west of the city. Although the trip was a chilly one, everybody enjoyed a good, old-fashioned ride. They took their lunch with them, which was spread by Miss Lula, assisted by her friends, and was appreciated very much, and Miss Lula was complimented on her way of entertaining. At a late hour all departed for their homes in the city, except Miss Margaret Clark, who will make a few days’ visit there.

WAS STAGE STRUCK I - * » —— Gameel Keefer of Ossian Suddenly Disappeared From Home Monday. A SEARCH IS NOW ON Traced to Muncie and Then to Indianapolis — Police Are Assisting. Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 29. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Officers here are assisting in a search for Miss Garneel Keefer, seventeen-year-old daughter of James Keefer, editor of the News, at Ossian, Indiana, who disappeared from her home Monday afternoon. The girl has been stage struck for some time, it is said, and she will likely be located in some theater. The young lady left home at the time stated and went to Ponneto, a small town south of Bluffton, where she met a school teacher named Vern French, and they proceeded to Muncie, where they stopped over night at the Brunn House, occupying separate rooms. On Tuesday French went to Richmond to visit friends, while the girl left on a traction car, presumably for this city. However, the search so far has been fruitless, [and the girl's parents are much worried over her and are using every means to ascertain her whereabouts, j Bluffton, Ind., Dec. 29. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Miss Keefer arrived here on the Oiover Leaf at noon today. She says she went from Muncie to Winchester, thence to Decatur. where she had been for a day or two, and went from here home this afternoon. . . . . j, —x.

DIED AT MARION J. W. Drummond, Former Adams County Man, Dies at Daughter’s Home. DIED THIS MORNING After Long Illness From Stomach Trouble —Lived Here Half Century. J. B. Drummond today noon received a message from Marlon telling of the death of his brother, J. W. Drummond, which occurred there this morning at 9 o'clock. He had been ailing for the past three or four years. Several years ago he had an attack of the small pox, and from that complications arose from which he had suffered since. The deceased was about fifty-eight years of age and was born in Root township, thisr county. He spent his entire life in this county and city, with the exception of the past eight years, which he spent in Marion, living with his daughter. Ollie. His wife has preceded him in death. He leaves the following children: Elmer, of Portland, Oregon; Lee and Ollie, at Marion. He Is a brother of J. «B. Drummond, R. A. Drummond and Mrs. Jacob Ross of this city; Aaron Drummond, of Oklahoma; William Drummond of north of the city. No funeral arrangements are known here. His brother, J. B„ will leave this evening or in the morning for Marion. Mr. Drummond was a faithful member of the Methodist church.

OLD FROST IS KING Mercury Registers Below Zero Over Indiana and Suffering Results. EVEN IN THE SOUTH Evansville Reports Cold Weather—Ohio River Ice Jams Cause Losses. (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 29. —(Spcial to Daily Democrat)—The temperature in this city joined the zero class today, the mercury registering zero at 9 o’clock. Two hours before that time the thermometer showed three above. (United Press Service.) Evansville, Ind., Dec. 29.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —This city and southern Indiana are now experiencing the coldest weather of the year. Last night the mercury dropped several degrees below zero and most trains entering here today were from one to five hours late. There is much suffering among the poor of the city. The Ice gorges around the lower Ohio are growing every hour. (United Press Service.) Cincinnati. Ohio., Dec. 29 —(Special to Dally Democrat)—Three steel tugs are today trying to break the monster Ice jam in the Ohio river harbor here, and where a million dollars worth of property is In jeopardy. Because of the jam the river has risen three feet.

HAVING A SESSION The County Commissioners Holding the Last Session of the Year. PRINTING CONTRACT W. B. Burford Company of Indianapolis Sumbits the Only Bid. The county commissioners met this morning and for the rest of the year 1909 they will be busy cleaning up the work for the year with a view of starting Adams county with a clean slate for next year. Bids were opened this morning for the furnishing of stationery and suplies for the county during the coming year. But one bid was submitted, that of W. B. Bur-

ford. The absence from the city of County Attorney Lutz made the closing of the contract Impossible, but It is likely that late this afternoon the contract will be signed and the contract given this firm for supplying the county with stationery and supplies for next year. This firm has had the contract for several years, and are the largest printing house In the west, they having had the state printing contract for Indiana for the last thirty odd years. The annual Inventory will take place at the county farm on New Year's day, Saturday. This is done every year, the commtstonerg and two appraisers doing the work, and placing a value on everything on the farm.

FIFTY ATTENDED t The Men’s Club Social at the Presbyterian Church on Last Evening. ENJOYED ADDRESS Os Rev. Terhune of Huntington—Evening One of Great Pleasure. The fifty men who attended the Men’s club meeting at the Presbyterian church Tuesday evening found the evening one of unalloyed pleasure. The Rev. Terhune of Huntington was present as announced, and gave a most interesting and helpful address, his subject being A Man’s Job.” Then there was music by the orchestra, whose members are Jesse and Albert Sellemeyer, Fred patterson, Ralph »Hoser, Fred Engli and Vane Weaver, and chorus singing by the entire club. The evening lelosed with a social hour in which general good fellowship prevailed. A punch, consisting of peanut sandwiches, doughnuts, potato chips and coffee was a feature of the social hour, and “after dinner” stories and general conversation on current topic- provided a closing for a very pleasant evening. i '

A List of Bargains ———— Carefolly read this list. It con ains many good location* at reasonable prices. We can offer you a lar |e number of other properties, many of which have just recently been fit upon the market. By making investigations, at once, you may save m may on your purchase. The Snow Agency, • - Decatur, Indiana, Phone 230 IN ACRE LOTS, MA LL FARMS, ETC., ETC.

No. 77?—An acre and a quarter Tact with good four room house, < dlar. fruit trees, stable, etc., on |ood publio road ... .......I W- 0 ® No. 798—1 s * one acre tract the corporation, plenty of fruit, food story and a half house on tn :tion line fl’ No. 78?—la a well Improved ff« * cre tract within a half mile of De ttur, good water, story and half M se.. io.oo Na 798—1 s an eight and three H utter acre tract ea public road, join Deeatas corporation has fair U>l ovements — .X No. 799—1 s a well locaX iWi * cre tract near the city, ordinary! wise, good barn, and some other >Udtngs (would accept good mall property as part payment).!!. JO.OO No. 743—1 s a fifteen acre trw 1 well

We have also a large nufl r of other tracts at from $90.00 to $125.00 an acre. And vacant city loti ome on brick streets In good locations at reasonable prices.

No. 792—Ta a single story rtf ence of six rooms on Market strtf city and cistern water, brick side alks, alley lot No. 775—1 s a comfortable ocUi 9on south Ninth street, good to Uon > alley lot «.....! >°-W No. 805 —Is a comfortable cot* 1 ‘ on north Third street, city and 1 tern water, electric lights, good l wor " age, fifty feet frontage, good ‘ble, etc., ..J 15.00 No. 755—A large convenient c tags on Tenth street, near 8 i son street, brick sidewalk, city «t cistern water, good sewerage T wo ° Mi 776—1 s a new five room c tage on Line street, two porches- F OTe well, cistern, full lot, near » tlo » line ,-I' 10-00 HO. 736—1 s a modem sev*t> oom story and a half residence to *tek foundation in southeast 9 ‘tar, electric lights, etc. ......I 1 Na 804—Is a well arranged Jf aDd a half residence on water " Bas

A NEW TEACHER Professor Schurich of Chicago Accepts Charge of Friedheim’s LUTHERAN SCHOOLS Will be Formally Installed With Appropriate Service Next Sunday. Professor Schuricht and wife of Chicago arrived Monday and will make their home at Freidheim, where he has accepted the position as teacher In the Lutneran schools. He will be formally Installed as teacher next Sunday with appropriate services in the church. Since the death of Professor Gustav Fischbach, several months ago, an aged professor from near Chicago has served temporarily, until a permanent teacher could be secured. Professor Schuricht comes with excellent recommendations and is a man well qualified for this particular position. The teacher who has been in charge temporarily has given excellent service, but wishes to retire from active work on account of age. a NOTICE. The T. P. A. Post will give a banquet for its members at the Murray hotel Thursday evening, December 30, 1909, 8 p. m. Those!who have not paid their January 1, 1910, dues can pay same to the secretary at that time. T. M. REID, Pres. C. H. COLTER, Sec’y. o NOTICE. On next Friday evening the W. R. C. ladies will hold an Initiation at their hall and all members are urged to be present. A good time is in store for those who attpnd, and a good attendance is desired. o FOR SALE —One good double sleigh, on reasonable terms. Enquire of Arthur Suttles at the Old Adams County Bank.

Improved on traction line, good barn, comfortable house, good poultry farm....... $2,500.00 No. 808—Is a well located twenty-two acre tract near Decatur corporation. Is on main stone road, nice building sites, well fenced, tiled,. .$2,100.00 No. 789 —Is a well Improved twentytwo acre tract about a mile and a half from Decatur, all new, and good buildings . — -$2,550.00 No. 794 —Is a well located 67 acre tract near Decatur on stoned road. Good land, well drained, and some good buildings..sllo.oo an acre No, 804—Is a good eighty acre tract dose to market, on stoned road, new large buildings, good water, etc.,at $90.00 an acre Na 791—1 s a well located eighty acre tract near traction Una 011 stoned road, has at least $1,500.00 worth of good buildings at $622J0 an acre.

Tines, on traction line south, stable, two full lots No. 778—A comfortable large cottage, on good sewer, on south Tenth street, good barn, drove well, fruit maple shade, etc 51,750.00 No. 785—A well built seven room residence on stone foundation in south Decatur, on water and gas lines, electric lights, etc. $2,200-00 Na 752—A new well built story and a half residence on north Third street, cellar, electric lights, city water good sewerage, et*..52,300.00 Na 786—1 s a uew seven room story and a half residence, on tractton Une, brick street, good cellar, stably etc. 52,750.00 Na 807—Is an up-to-date ten room residence o» the brick street, about three squares from the court house, two cellars, hot and cold bath complete, furnace, electric lights, good stable, plenty of fruit, weathered oak and natural wood fin r <.3fcs' wed located and a destrabj