Decatur Democrat, Volume 39, Number 34, Decatur, Adams County, 8 November 1895 — Page 1

The Decatur Democrat.

VOL. XXXIX.

I Mrs. Charles Helm is ill. I. The small child of M. L. Byers KC*' 1 . i is very sick. Wilson is improving some /*• but is scarcely out of danger. Mrs. Al Burdge entertained a nutrjber of ladles at dinner Thursday. * The funeral of Geo. W. Gladden took place Tuesday afternoon at the M. E. church. William G. Spencer is failing fast and is now confined to his bed all the time. The Presbyterians are fixing up the parsonage. They will have a fine building when they get it completed. Mrs. Nellie Schrock entertained a number of ladies Thursday. They enjoyed themselves knotting a comfort. ■ i The much advertised prize fight between Corbett and Fitzsimmons did not occur and has ended in a rag chewing match, L. G Ellingham severely injured his hand Sunday while hunting hickory nuts. This is a bad thing to do on the Sabbath. Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock Mr. Caleb Cline and Miss Edith Cherryholmes were united in marriage at residence of Pastor Vaughan. The small child of Robert Foreman died Sunday morning. The funeral took place Tuesday from the bouse. Interment in the cemetry at Berne. A new surveyor, it may only boa deputy, any way surveyor Fulk is furnishing the cigars, find says its a fine bs>y that was born to them Saturday morning. :— A daughter of Henry Boobine, of Kirkland township, died Saturday mbrning. The funeral was held ' Sunday afternoon from Zion church Typhoid fever was the fatal disease in her case. Charles Neuenschwander, of - s Monroe, was arrested yesterday for bastary. Mrs. Charles Achmaoher made the affidavit. Charles plead not gulilty and Squire Simcoke bound him over to court in the sum of SSOO. The B. Y. P. U. will give a penny social at the residence of ' John Everett on First street, Friday evening. Every one invited to come and learn something about “a penny.” Light refreshments will be served. Charges 11 cents part of which will be returned to you. George W. Gladden, one of Root township’s aged and respected citizens, died last Saturday evening at 5 o’clock. The deceased was past 69 years of age. The funeral was be held Tuesday at one o’clock p. m. at the M. E. church of this city. Interment in the Alpha graveyard. The “Old Homestead” theatrical company passed through the city Tuesday afternoon on their way to Findlay, 0/ The company is composed of 30 well known theatrical people. Three wagons were used , to transfer their baggage from one depot to the other. pT Another accident was narrowly averted at the Monroe street crossing of the G. K. & I. council should take some action at■ once to have watchmen placed at all railroad crossings in the city. Other cities haverthem, why should Decatur be careless when human ■lives are at stake. '•ni —vr : A drunken woman at the C. & E. depot last Friday furnished amusement for the boys, bhe was on her way from Denver, Colorado, to New York, and carried the “growler” with her. A woman drunk is a pitiable sight to see. They generally make men ashamed of them selves.

DECATUR, ADAMS COUNTY, INDIANA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8,1

The Adams County W. C. T. U. held their convention at the Presbyterian church in this city last Friday. The convention was well attended owing to the fact that Miss Ella Schenck, a returned missionary from Africa, who gave a yery interesting talk about Africa. Officers were elected for the ensuing year. The prize fight between Corbett and Fitzsimmons has at last been settled. Governor Clarke of Arkansas is the hero of the scrap. He successfully handled both fighters without gloves, and they promised to leave the state. The newspapers of the country should devote their columns to other men now, and let the fihters fight it out. The post office is on a boom. It is better than during the McKinley high tariff.- Postmaster Welfly says that the month of October was the best month the office ever had, that the net amount returned to the government was three hundred and twenty Tour dollars. This shows that the office will soon pay the officials better than in the Past. Christian Huffmann, of Preble township, died last Saturday afternoon. He had about recovered from a severe spell of typoid fever, and was able to for set up the first time, when an accident happened to one of his horses, breaking its leg. When the news was told to him it shocked him so that he died in a few minutes. The funeral will be held Wednesday. Geo. Liebertb, a republican member-elect of the Kentucky legislature from tbe Covington district, passed through the city yesterday. He vras met at the train by Mayor Quinn and Dr. Coverdale and of course was showered with congratulations by his republican frienSs. Mr. Lie-' berth furnished the hydrants for tbe cityr waterworks. Marshal Cowan, armed with the necessary papers, proceeded to Monroe township Tuesday and placed under arrest a Mrs. Striker, charged with assault and battery. She will be given a hearing next Saturday. There seems to be a sued existing between some of the natives of that section of the township and if it continues it will finally result in bloodshed. We were about to advertise the Portland Commercial Daily as lost when Wenesdday it came up smiling,having changer from a six colum folio to a six colum quarto, and is now delivered to its readers in time for them to read the news while sipping their coffee. They have moved into their new quarters. Bro. Marsh deserves the good luck that is coming his way. The “Veterans Bride” is a new and cnarming book of war stories from the pen of Alta Isadore Gould the "war poetess of Michigan.” Our townswoman Mrs. Mollie C. Gilson, the worthy president of our W. R. C., has secured the agency for this county and we bespeak for her the largest measure of success in its sale, as it is a book that recommends itself, arid should be in the family of every patriotic loyal citizen. A real live fight took place in Peter Wilhelm’s saloon Tuesday between John Evans and an Irishman commonly known as “Happy Jack.” “Happy Jack” was left in charge of4 the place that day, and during the evening Evans strolled in pretty well under the “infloonce.”’ Evans began Wlldozing the Irish man and wound up by slapping him in the face. This stirred up the Irish blood, and he proceeded to give Evans one of the most beautiful lickings a man ever received. Marshal- Cowan hurried to the scene and took what was left of Evans to the county jail. He was given a Wednesday and, fined $1 and costs. Being unable to pay he will work for the city a short time.

Miss Mary Baughman returned Thursday from Sidney, 0., where she has been for the last six weeks, visiting relatives. Mrs. Lizzie Miller and Mrs. Gus Brandon left Tuesday for their home in Chicago. While here they were the guests of Norman Case and family. Tbos. Shannon was able to appear before the Mayor Wednesday and his Honor promptly gave him $1 00 and costs. Thomas paid the assessment and left town at once The grand jury was sworn in Monday and Lewis Long appointed foreman. They are over doing business at the old stand, and all trials and tribulations will receive prompt attention. In former days the people of this county always looked for a June freshet when tbe river would cover all the low lauds and sometimes would stay out of the banks for more than a week, at a time. Then again in October or November there would come a wet spell which they called the tall rains, which generally lasted until the ground froze or tbe snow came. But now we have been without any ram to raise the river out of its banks for over two years. It has been two years last May since we had any high water in this county. A few more years like the two just passed and people will have to irrigate to raise small grain, and the water will have to be got from deep wells. The rainmaker could get a job here at this time. With" last night closed the session of tbe Y. P. E., of ibis Evangelical district. The meeting was one of pleasure and profit to those attending and should have been better attended by our people. The exercises were of that nature that all would have been benefitted thereby Tbe number of visitors from abroad took their leave this morning and ere this time have reached their respective homes, with the feeling that it was pleasant for them to have been here. The lecture of Bishop Breyfogle at the ’court bouse last evening was a discourse that should have been heard by every citizen of our ciiy, and for those who were not there we will publish a part it in our next issue, that tliey may jead it and get some of the beautiful thoughts presented therein by tbe speaker. Council Proceedings. Council met in regular session Wednesday, night, Mayor Quinn presiding. All councilmen present. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The following bills were allowed: 11. M.. Romberg .$ 5 (X) J. D. Edwards. 213 34 Expense P. W- Smith fire. 48 45 D. F. Teeple., 1 50 Street committee reported that they have examined lumber purchased of Perry Robison and found it all in good shape, and recommended that 10,000 feet be paid for at once and 5,000 feet be paid for July 1, 1896. Report was adopted. Street committee reported favorably on the opening of Marshall sstreet and the matter was referred to Street Commissioners for final action. Final report on Byers’ alley jsewer was made and adopted.' The city attorney was instructed to draft an ordinance, compelling, all plumbers to be licensed. 1 An ordinance relating to the building and construction of sidewalks was introduced, and upon motion the rules wpxe suspended and the ordinance adopted. Sidewalks advertised for sale on Seventh were then sold to the following bidders: N. Muiser, W, H. > Baker, Joseph Malonee, E. Woods. On motion a map of Adams county was purchased from E. Merryman. Council then adjourned.

w-ecn Doldkm, Hallow-een was celebrated in this city in royal style. The old as well as the young turned out to pay homage to tbe goblins which are supposed to hold full sway on this night. Below will be found a list of social events which occurred. A birthday party took place at the elegant home of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bryson on sth street, in which Mrs. Bryson was the center of at. traction. She having passed another milestone in her journey through lite. Her friends dropped in to remind her of the fact. The ladies were masked in sheets and pillow cases, and partners for the evening were chosen i»y the gentlemen. Souvenirs of the occasion were turtles made cut of raisins. The following ladies and gentlemen were present: Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Locke, Mr. and Mrs. R. Allison, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Gregg, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Peterson,Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Doty, Mrs. Dr. 'lhomas, Mrs. E A. Huffman, Mrs. Will Winch. _ » One of the jolliest crowds of young people bent on celebrating Hollow’een was that which left tbe city last Thursilay evening at 8 o’clock and repaired to the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Laughner, of Preble, where they were royally entertained and an elegant supper was one of the pleasant features of the evening. The ladies were all dressed in costumes of ye olden time, while the gentlemen wore the most comical costumes they could obtain. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Will Kaehler, Misses Tina Smith, Amelia Smith, Ella Touhey, Mary Gloss, Blanch Dicks, Lena Barthel Jesse McLean and Mary Toneller, Messrs. P. J. Highland, Dr. Clarke, Bob Ehiuger, Charlie Andrews, Arthur Gilliohi, James McLean, of Circleville, O , John Mougey, Frank Barthel and Barney Kalveriski. Gray Gables, that famous resort which has been tbe scene of many notable events, added another to her list hallow’een. The following well known yojmg. people were there and indulged in an old fashioned taffy pull: Mr. and Mrs. D’French Mr. and Mrs. C. Kunkle, Misses Dora-Peterson, Ethel Hale, Rosa Christen, Matie Albers, Cora, Shackley, Allie Peterson and Messrs Bert Lower, J no, Heller-4lerman Yager, Louis Yager and CrK. Bali. At the Club rooms on Monroe street a general good time was had by the Club members and their ladies until the wee small hours. The following people were present: Mr. and Mrs. C. O. France, Misses Eva Acker, Bess Dorwin, Grace Peterson and May Hughes. Messrs M. W. Moses, Will. Schrock, Miles Pillars, D. W. Quinn and Clark Coverdale. NOTES. A number of onr citizens are quite furious over the treatment they retrieved at the. bands of those who were celebrating. Dr. DeVilbiss says he is going to have congressman Steele introduce a bill at the next session of congress abolishing Hallow-een. . small boy was out in full force and something dropped whereever he went. Several arrests are likely to follow the work of hallow’een night. Sift id ay Schools. The follow was tlie attendance and collections of the Sunday schools last Sunday: Att„ .. Col. Methodistl9s $2 50 Evangelicall4o 145 Presbyterianl2s 1 35 8apti5t.....53 I 20 German Ref0rmed......... 74 80 United Brethern 60 65 Christianoß 94 Totalslo 18 90 ■ jrijfc./

School Note*. S Friday was observed as “Bryant Day” by the second section of the High School From tbe program given below, we know the exercises were first-class. The High School has exercises three times a month There were several visitors present but not as many as there should have been. The presence of the patrons of the school is encouraging to both teachers and pupils. We believe also that many of our citizens would be benefitted if they would attend They would find out that the youths of our high school are delving into the depths of affairs, things that are of vital interest to all from many points of view. They would observe that the superintendent • nd teachers are trying to make thinkers out of them. Boys and girls that can and will think for themselves. Our advice to all who are interested in onr schools is to go and see what is being done. 1. Song by school. . 2 Biopraphy of Bryant . Ella Wyatt. 3- Tbe Indian Girl's Lament 4 Sketch of U. S. at Bryant’s birth Matie Mann 5 Sketch ot Bryant's Literary Com panionsEdison Brock 9 Song by school. 7. Innocent Child and the Snow White Flowers... .Arthur Suttles. 8. To tbe WaterflowTena Kern. 9. Sketch of U. S. at Bryants Death . t .. Joo. Case. 10 The White Fotted Deer Gerge Kuc- i 11. Song by school. 12. “High School Journal 13. Debate:—Resolved that William Bryant was a greater benefactorto the human race than Cornelius Vanderbilt. Affirmative: Not m.m Lsnhart Jessie Blossom. * Negative: May Trout, Melvin Mailouee. 14 Song by s. hojl. Look out for the propram for next Friday. Parents, be’ore you pass any upon the schools, either good or visit them. Will Dorwin presides over the deliberations of tbe society with a great deal of dignity • Preparation are being made to celebrate the Bth of November in the proper patriotic style. Maggie Daniels as Chorister and Hattie Moore as Secretary seem to be the right persons in the right places. Superintendent Moffet is sending his teachers to other rooms than their own in order that. I hey may improve their work by the “touch that makes all teacherskin.'’ The High School “Newspaper” has been a success from the start. The editor for each issue has been a ypung lady. Who said young ladies coukfr.ol successfully edit a paper? The boys say they want a playground and we say amen to it. They will feel more like work if they are given an opportunity to diminish their surplus energy in a friendly game of foot-ball. Never before in the history ot the Decatur schools has there been more harmonious, unified action on the part of both superintendent and teachers. United effort along right lines is tbe sine qua non in school work more than in any other. We think that as a body Decatur's corps of teachers is second to none Superintendent Moffet is contemplating making another grade in order to relieve some of the low- r grade teachers who have entirely too many pupils to do justice. There should be better accomodations in the way of room. Three grades already outside of the regular buildings and' pupils enough for two more. * Let us have an oratortcal.opntest before the graduating exercises this year Bet the graduates 6e .put upon their own basis 1 and be made to feel that graduation is not merely the time for dress parade, carnations and congratulations; or a time at which they are expected to receive and, assimilate so many paragraphs of cut and dried college philosophy snatched from the “formless void” of ethereal ideality. 0 At a recent meeting of the British Columbian conference in Victoria, resolutions were adopted binding the conference and church to work as a unit toward securing legislation making 'it 11- | legal to conduct excursions by rail or ' water on Sunday, to engage in hunting, | fishing or boating on that day; to engage in any game of ball or kindred sport and to ride for pleasure in any back, sleigh, buggy or other public vehicle or to operate or patronlxe any Sunday street car. k.Yis.‘J? .5i....

We have sent out a number of notices to those we have been carrying for some time. We now ask you to pay up. We can’t run a paper without money. Our hands must be paid; our paper bills are the same way, so please call m and pay the amount you owe. It may be small, but that is the way with all our accounts and we must have those small accounts to pay debts. BEAUTIFYING THEIR FEET. . ' Tonnt; Women Preparing to Ba-he Next Seaaon Without shoes or Stockings. Every manicurist nowadays is also a pedicurist. Not a few. stylish young women pay as much attention to dressing their toe nails as their finger nails. A manicurist told me all about it the other day. “It is all due to sea bithing,” she t said. “The woman who has a pretty foot is not averse to exposing it even to masculine scrutiny when she can dd so without ir.c<in;ng the censure of those fickle powers that from time to time prescribe what constitutes- propriety according to the shifting usage of society. “The beach offers superb opportunities for the display of .pedal charms. It is not alone femdhtss for salt water that makes pretty girls go bathing. You may have noticed that many of them seem more p.trtial to the sand than to the wat- r when in bathing costume. “A pretty foot as -well as a pretty face is a ‘cheering sight to see,’ and the pretty foot is something that igin be cultivated. I can make a shapely foot a thing of beauty and a joy forever, and a foot, that wasn't originaliy cast in a well-formed mould { can | make presentable. There is one thing th :t is fatal to a pretty foot, and that is a tight shoe. Much of my wrok consists in overcoming the deformities thus cr-ated. It takes time, but it can be dene. “I have at least a. dozen young women who seek my professional assistance regularly once a week, and that their time is well bestowed will be proven at several fashionable watering resorts next- sunimer, to the admiration cf their masculine friends and the envy ei some of their feminine friends. “There is nothing 'immodest in the idea of a vreman sh-owir.g her feet sans shoes and stockings, and since- it involves the abandonment of tight shoes, and consequent freedom from corns and £>ther evils that tight shoes entail, I think it is something that ought to be en'mr.iraga 1. iCsnadals • v ere fashionable I -’.og'.t sdori be rich. I don't deu’et th.,.; -pedi,ur.sts did a thriving business U ,t.ie palmy days_ . of Greece amd Rome,” —Chicago Tribune. KIDNAPPED BY A TARPON. The Adventure o? o Biuall itoy Who Went Fishing in a Louisiana Bayou. The little son of the agent of the Southern Pacific Company, stationed at Bayou des Allemands, had an adventure the other day- while fishingdXor the gay .. and ever-biting catfish, says New Orleans Times-Union. Thflittle fellow was out in the river ih a flat-bottpmed boat, and while handling his line suddenly became aware that -something out of the ordinary was at the other end cf It. The line, which he was holding rather slackly, became- apparently alive, and in a moment was whizzing through his fingers as if Old Nick himself was on the hook. The boy endeavored to stay Its outward flight, btrf 5 to no pur-» pose, and he -had- the satisfaction of seeing the end reached i ;1 quick order. Fortunately for the remainder of the - story, the end was securely fastened to the boat, and as the line tautened out the little craft began a series of manoeuvres on the surface of the river, and the boy, becoming alarmed at the unusual occurrence, yelled for assistance. The craft went on with the flood; In the one end the boy, on the other a powerful something-or another, which, content, with giving a sample of its skill as a head-on propeller, kept its bulk hidden beneath the water. And still the boy kept on yelling, and tho boat a-going, .until--several men on the bank of the bayou, hearing the cries, embarked in a skiff, ; nd armed with a steel harpoon—they had been there be fore —Started for t .e boy and the boaand the something another, still undec the wfttefr-but-ceea iimally breaking the — surface as if it wanted to fly. When the rescuers reached the flying craft one of therh seized the tautened fish line, sententiously remarking. ‘‘Graqde Ecaille,” began to shorten in,' and’ in., shout five minutes of hard work had brought the capture alongside, where it began cavorting and plunging, throwing the water in cloudy Another of the men, seizing the hKrpoon, watched an opportunity, and in ajlew minutes more darted the steel into the gleaming sides es the fish, for such it was. When the bank was reached the capture was taken ashore. It - proved to be a splendid specimeq of the tarpon, and measured over -six feet in" length, its scales being larger than a silver dollar, and gleaming with a silver lustre. j .'ftrid flecked with a multitude of other coi’Srs SNORTS from si FT INGS. “ it’s a very wise father wjho knows as much as his son. | There is elasticity about a girl of eighteen springs. | Why not call a balloon a tramp? It has no visible means of support. If you want |o learn just where a man stands follow him,into a crowded street car. Some women look ata secret much as ' a man looks at whisky—as too good to koep.

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