Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 213, Decatur, Adams County, 9 September 1910 — Page 4

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COURT HOUSE NEWS I A Rather Sesational Divorce Complaint Filed by Martha Buffenbarger. ASKS FOR ALIMONY Final Report in Swartz Partition Case—A Marriage License Issued. A marriage license was issued to Herman Otis Dibble. 21, photographer, and Emma Amspaugh, 18, both of Decatur. Martha Buffenbarger vs. Henry Buffenbarger, suit for divorce, was filed by Attorney DeVoss. They were married August 27, 1905, and to them were born two children, Bessie and Alice. Prior to her marriage the plaintiff bad been for a long time an inmate of the home for feeble minded children at Fort Wayne, and was here on a visit with her parents, when she met and married the defendant. She accuses her husband of failure to provide for her, and beating and cursing her. Mrs. Buffenberger asks for the custody of the children, $5.00 per week and SSOO alimony. Earl Farlow vs. Jacob* Mast et al., quiet title, submitted, finding for ttv plaintiff on complaint. Jesse A. Swartz vs. Jesse A. Swartz et al., partition, final report filed and commissioners discharged. JOHN KOLTER DEAD Eighteen Year Old Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kolter of Magley. TYPHOID FEVER Claimed Victim at 8 O’clock This Morning—A Well Known Young Man. John, eighteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kolter, of Magley, died this morning at 8 o'clock after a three weeks’ illness with typhoid fever. The young man was one of the best known in that section and much sorrow is caused by his death. He was born in that vicinity just eighteen years ago yesterday, September 8, 1892. He leaves besides his parents to mourn their untimely loss, four brothers —Fred of Tocsin, Ed, Rudolph and Otto; and two sisters — Anna and Freda, at home. The funeral arrangements had not been made at the time of going to press. o ~ - .... NOTICE FOR BIDS. Notice is hereby given that bids will be received by the Common Council of the City of Decatur. Indiana, up to 7 o'clock, p. m., on the 27th Day of September, 1910, when the same will be opened at the council chamber of said city and considered by said council for the improvement of so much of Mercer avenue as extends from its intersection at Adams street to Grant street, and of so much of Adams street as extends from the west side of Second street to Thirteenth or Mann street, by paving with some modern paving material, according to the plans and specifications now on file in the office of the city clerk of said city. All street and alley intersections to be paid by said city as provided for in Resolution No. 1 for Mercer Avenue and Resolution No. 1 for Adams street. All bidders must enclose with their bids a certified check for an amount of not less than 2% per cent of the engineer’s estimate to insure the execution Os their contract if their bids should be accepted. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and the bidder may bid on one or more kinds of pavement as set out in plans and specifications. The person awarded the contract for the improvement must enter into a written contract therefor and give bond with surety to be approved by the city council conditioned for the faithful performance of same. Said work to be completed by the 10th day of January, 1911. Witness my hand and seal of said city this Bth day of September. 1910. H. M. DeVOSS, sept. 9-16 City Clerk. GAS CONSUMERS Sept. |loth. is the last day to pay Gas Bills to obtain disconnt. PLEASE CALL AT OFFICE

THE SOCIAL NOTES (Continued from Page 2.) summer vacation was held at the home of Mrs. Dallas Trout Wednesday afternoon. A very entertaining paper was read by the hostess, after which a short busines sesion followed. After the election of a permanent secretary the following articles of the constitution were , discussed, and it was unanimously voted to enforce the following rules; Ist. The meetings should commence promptly at 2 o'clock anu every member urged to be there at that time. 2nd. A reasonable certainty of a continuous membership during the year shall be considered requisite for membership. 3rd. Any member absenting herself from three consecutive meetings without a valid excuse shall forfeit her membership Absence from the city or sickness shall be constituted a valid excuse. An unusual number of the members were present and fully enjoyed the delicious refreshments served by the hostess. — A surprise party was given last night for Miss Lottie Ford at the home of her parents in French township. Watermelon and cake were served. Several games were played and the evening was enjoyed by all Those present were the Misses Lottie Ford, Lucy Wagoner, Nellie Walters, Zella Wagoner, Grace Walters, Trella Laisure, Nellie Diehl, Mandy Klopfenstine, Lulu Bohnger, Josie Bauman, Cecil Laisure, Edna Amacher. Effie, Esther and Pearl Ford, and Messrs. Jacob Hoffman, Franklin Wagoner, Gilbert Lehman. Joel Schwartz, Philip Strahn. Sam Neuenschwander, Melvin Diehl, William Wolf. Erwin Diehl, Emil Klopfenstine, James Wisner, Clarence Klopfenstine, Henry Klopfenstine, Charlie Amacher, Carl Oberbach, Otto Amacher, Edwin Neuenschwander, aesse Girod, Clarence Meyers. A party that attended the fair yesterday and enjoyed a picnic dinner in the park included C. J. Weaver and family, Mrs. Sadie Cowley and daughter, Maud; Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Steele and daughter. Jeanette; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Tierney of Fort Wayne, and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Andrews of LaGrange. Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Brokaw had as guests Thursday at dinner Mr. and Mrs. Charles I. Bradiac, Fort Wayne: Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Besser. Hammond. and Rev. and Mrs. Sherman Powell and daughter. Mrs. John Sherman Powell.

A dance which promises to attract a bit of attention will be given this evening at the Maple Grove park and will be :n charge of Ed Bernard and Roman Parent, who were busy during the day completing arrangements for the even'. Excellent music has been engaged for the evening and a real good time is anticipated. Cars will run to the park at 7 and 8:30 and all parties wishing to attend will please take those mentioned. o — CAR LOAD OF FRUIT. Car load of peaches, plums and pears due to arrive at Everett & Hite’s Monday. 213t2 o Preaching Sunday. September 11th on the Bobo circuit: Salem at 10:30; Mt. Hope at 2:30; Pleasant Mills at 7:30, by the pastor. Everyone welcome. —D. A. J. Brown, pastor. The German Reformed church of this city will celebrate their annual Mission Feast Sunday, kev. L. Stolte of Indianapolis and Rev. Edward Worthmanu of Kaukanna, Wis., will be the speakers. The occasion will be an -interesting one. BANK STATEMENT. ”'' J. F. HOCKER. President M. F. PARRISH, Vice President MENNO S. UECHTY, Cashier. WM. L. KELLER, Asst. Cashier. Report of the condition of the Monroe State Bank, a state bank at Monroe, Adams county, in the State of Indiana, at the close of its business on September 1, 1910: Resources. Ixians and discounts $85,019.29 Overdrafts 40.45 Banking house 3,572.28 Furniture and fixtures 2,747.96 Due from Banks and Trust Companies 4,775.37 Cash on hand 2,974.37 Cash items 20.60 Profit and loss 12.01 Total Resources $99,162.33 Liabilities. Capital stock—paid in $25,000.00 Surplus 450.00 Undivided profits Exchange, discounts and Interest 52.45 Demand deposits. .$22,428.42 Demand certifictes 44,080.83 66,509.25 Bills payable 7,000.00 Total Liabilities .$99,162.33 State of Indiana, county of Adams, ss: I, Menno S. Llechty, cashier of the Monroe State Bank, do solemnly affirm that the above statement is true. MENNO S. LIECHTY. Subscribed and affirmed to before me, this 7th day of September, 1910. A. B. BAILEY, Notary Public. My commission expires Nov. 20, 1911.

RESTRAINING SUIT i Filed Against Thos. Boggs, a Redkey Poultry and Produce Dealer. , COVERS THIS COUNTY I 1 Enjoined From Engaging in I ! His Business Here and Elsewhere. I John M. Stewart and Joseph A. Long have brought suit in circuit court 1 against Thomas G. Boggs, a Redkey poultry and produce dealer, asking damages ‘n the sum of SI,OOO and ar. injunction rsertalning the defendant from engaging or continuing bis business until after July 27, 1911, in Jay, Delaware. Randolph. Wavne, Blackford, Adams and Wells counties In this state and Mercer or Darke county, Ohio. According to the complaint which was filed Monday evening by John W. Newton of Winchester attorney f or the plaintiffs, on July 27, 1908, Boggs disposed of bis business for the sum of $250 to the plaintiffs, and entered into a written contract whereby !:•> agreed to remain out of the egg. poultry and butter business for a period of three years, but on August 1, 1908. he again entered in the business and his competition has greatly reduced the profits of the plaintiffs. In the sale of his business to Stewart and Long, Boggs disposed of his entire outfit, including coops, egg cases, barrels and feathers on hand and the good will of his business — Portland Sun. o Democrat Want Ads Pay.

S'AFETY AND PAYMENT OF Four Per Cent Interest on certificates of deposit left one year make this BANK an excellent place for your savings and idle money THE First National BANK DECATUR INDIANA Don’t Wait If You Need Money See- Us at Once We loan money on any good chattel security, such as Furniture, Pianos, Horses, etc. We give a liberal discount on all loans paid off before due. If you need money, fill out the 0 following blank,, cut it out and I mail it to us. • ; Our agent is in Decatur «v- ■ ery Tuesday. Name ■ Address Ain't Wanted Kind of Security Reliable Private Ft. Wayne Loan Gampany Established 1896. Room 2 Second Floor, 706 Calhoun Street. Home Phone, 838. Fort Wayne, Ind

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East Buffalo Market East Buffalo, N. Y. S«P‘- 7 ~ ( Sp * ; ' til t 0 Dally Democrat)— Receipts, 2.880; shipments, 1,140; official to New York yesterday, 199; bogs closing slow on heavy Yorkers and lights. Strong mixed and mediums, $10.15 fislo 20; heavy. $10.00@$10.10; porkers and pigs. $10.150110.20; roughs, sß[email protected];stags. $7.000>57.50: sheep, 800; Steady; lambs, tops. $7.25; cattle, 125; slow. CHICAGO GRAIN. Chicago 111.. Sept. 8-Wheat-Sep., 97 % c; Dec.. $1.01%: May. $1.0714. Corn-Sen.. 57’4c; Dec... 55%c; May, 58%c. Oats— Sep., 36%c: Dec., 36e; May, 38%c. TOLEDO GRAIN. Toledo, 0.. Sept. 8— Wheat—Cash and Seo.. $1.01; Dec., $1.05;. May. $1.10%. Corn —Cash and Sep., 60%c, Dec., 57%c; May, 60%c. Oats—Cash. 35c; Sen., 34%c; Dec., 37%c; May, 40%C. LOCAL GRAIN. G. T. Burt. Timothy seed, prime >2.2» No. 2 Red wheat 92c No. 2 White wheat 90c Corn 75c White corn “ c Standard White oats 3t) c

D.F. LEONARD Live Stock and General AUCTIONEER SEVEN YEARS EXPERIENCE DECATUR, IND. R. F. D. NO. 4 Preble Telephone Line 95. GREAT HEREFORD SALE At Decatur, Ind,, on Wednesday, Sept 28 On this date we will offer 60 head of Pure Blood Hereford Cattle including our entire show and breeding herd. Smith & Ulman D 192tf

DO NOT READ TTTTS Plenty of mon- I Rates. No Extras T " e Y- Very Low Ce ' ebrat «i “Richmond 1 suction’ and fire insurKaln on W a here ’?k! JUy the i bt ‘st Btoves ranT ner let and selL Inf°rgain, on a month’s trial/ ‘ V B }“ d furnaces at a .great bar- — ’ N ‘ 5018 t h ° ne 266 R ° R SAL ED I worth the money Th,s is an on road, up and see our list JLr aBO bar >d e North D»iZ/ a and you can buy PHUCHTE & LITTERER

Bed Clover aeed |7.5U Barley, No. 2 * 48c Bye Alsike eeod ->7.90 oats, new 31c LOCAL PRODUCE. H. BERLINS Eggs .....■.•••••- 20c Butter l"c Fowls 10c Ducke 9c Geese 6c Old turkeys 11c Spring chicks lie By Becatur Produce 00. Young tuitvya 17a Old turkeys 10c Fowls 10c Spring chickens ...11c Ducks 8c Geese *c Butter 17c Eggs -20 c butter and eggs. M. FULLENKAMP**. Lard 13c Eggs 20c Butter 18c, 20c, 25c Butter, packing 18c NIBLICK £ CG. Good roll butter 18c to 22c Eggs 20c WOOL AND HIDES. S. KALVER and BON. Beef hides .....6? Calf hides 10c Sheep pelts 25c to $1.28 Merchantable wool 31c Tallow 4c

| A bin full of | | Clean, Pure | Massillon Coal I means a winters i satisfaction. I Try a ton i NOW—con- | vince your- ? self. All de- | pendablel dealers will S guarantee | uniform quality—highest | heat value. wish to announce that we are prepared to do all kinds of blacksmithing and woodwork. Carriage work 3 specialty. We will appreciate your business and we solicit a call from you. Shop on East Jefferson street, between Hale’s warehouse and the Decatur Lumber company. 205t6 MOUGEY & CRAMER.