Decatur Democrat, Volume 41, Number 40, Decatur, Adams County, 16 December 1897 — Page 2

INDIANA DISPATCHES BRIEF TELEGRAMS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE HOOSIER STATE. k Happening* of Interest In the Every Day Life of Indianlans Concisely Told and Especially Prepared For Our Many Busy Readers. Madison, Ind., Deo. 14.—The investigation set on foot here as to the marriage relations of C. A. Drinkwaiter, instigated by his Omaha wife, has resulted in the finding of five women to •whom he is married, and it is believed there is yet one each in Kansas, Illinois and Florida. The following nave been located: Mrs. C. A. Drinkwaiter, Madison, Ind.; Mrs, O. A. Drink waiter, Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. C. A. Drinkwaiter, Colburn, Can.; Mrs. C. A. Drinkwaiter, Kingston, Can., Mrs. O. A Drinkwaiter, Milbrook. Can. There are other startling disclosures in Drinkwaiter’s career. He defrauded his mother-in-law in this city out of S4OO, stole a horse and buggy to escape from his Nebraska wife, carried away the Milbrook (Can.) wife's watch, revolver and other valuables and has served terms in Canadian prisons for forgery and bigamy. His Nebraska and Canadian wives say they will come here to prosecute him. but his wife in this city refuses to take any action in the matter. Officers are on the lookout for him. as he is expected here shortly and will be arrested immediately. WILL HARDLY GET IT. Widow of an Alleged Confederat. Spy Applies For a Peusion. Crown Point, Ind., Dec. 14.—A special pension agent has been seeking information here of W. DeCoursey alias B. W. O'Grady, whois alleged to have been a confederate spy. He was employed at one of the departments at Washington during the war and is said to have furnished information to the confederates. It is said it was through information furnished by him that the confederate raid on Washington was made. His widow is in Canada and applying for a pension. FAILED TO INDICT. Harry Farter, Arrested For Murder, Freed bt the Grand Jury. Rockville, Ind., Dec. 14. —The grand jury called to investigate the killing of James T. Sturgeon, the wealthy farmer and stock dealer, on Nov. 30, by Harry Porter, a 16-year-old boy, reported without returning an indictment against the lad. The court ordered the prisoner discharged. The boy’s father was in the courtroom and clapped his hands for joy, while tears streamed down his cheeks. GOES TO PRISON. Banker Pilchard, Convicted at Rockville, Gets One If ear. Rockville, Ind.. Dec. 13. —The jury in the case of Charles T. Prichard returned a verdict of guilty. Prichard operated a private bank at Montezuma and accepted a deposit of $75 after the bank was known to be insolvent. The penalty imposed calls for $l5O fine, double the amount of the deposit, and imprisonment for one year. Whippingpost at Evansville. Evansville. Ind., Dec. 13. —Police Judge Winfrey of this city has established a whippingpost for boys in the county jail. When a boy is convicted the judge calls ip the father and gives him the privilege of paying the boy’s fine, having him sent to the workhouse or having him whipped. The parent usually decides on the whipping. The punishment is laid on by the parent in the presence of the court. Afraid of Being Buried Alive. Evansville, Ind., Dec. 14.—Caroline Ritter, aged SO years, has just been buried here. She died 10 days ago, but made her children promise to keep her body until mortification set in. Mrs. Ritter always feared she would be buried alive, and her children kept their promise. Fully 1,000 people attended the funeral. Found Dead In a Boxcar. New Albany, Ind., Dec. 11. —Frank Cisco of Jeffersonville was found dead in a boxcar here yesterday. He had been visiting a daughter at Bedford. Ex-Chief of Police William Cisco of Jeffersonville is a son. Coronor pronounced it a case of heart failure. Tobacco and Ilaj’ Burned. Aurora, Ind., Dec. 13.—The large tobacco barn of William B. Ake, near here, burned Saturday, consuming 1.600 pounds of tobacco, 100 tons of hay and other farm products, amounting toabout SI,OOO. Origin of fire unknown. Insured for SSOO. Hook on Trial. Auburn, Ind., Dec. 14. —The trial of et-Surveyor J. M. Hook began at Columbia City yesterday. Hook was indicted with ex-Auditor Borst, Treasurer Sawvel and D. W. Fair, of DeKalb county, for embezzlement of county funds.

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An Educational Revival. “Great occasions teach new duties,” is a maxim often repeated by the dutiful pedagogue. Great occasions may happen in a small berg as was demonstrated at the town of Monmouth last Saturday. The occasion was a teach er’s township institute of Root township held at Monmouth. Although tl e day was everything but favorable. The teachers, pupils, parents, visitors and friends of education from everywhere began to arrive early in the day. Supt. Rrandyberry called the meeting to order at 9:30 o’clock, and took charge of the program of the day. The first on program was a selection of instrumental music by Miss Belle Evans, followed by the opening exercises conducted by B. F. Kizer. The institute then took up the subject of “Plato the Teacher.” led by Miss Ida Mallonee and Mr. Oscar Hoene and discussed by B. F Kizer after which the discussion became general and so interesting that almost tbe entire for*noon's work was upon this subject. This subject was followed by the “Language Arts” by Miss Belle Evans. Tbe lesson was only half finished when Trustee Lewtoo announced to the institute that he was hungry and b-lieved that the institute should adjourn for dinner—be succeeded in carrying tbe day. The institute gatheied in Room 1 of the school building and feasted on the many good things wbich only Root township people can prepare. As er dinner the institute convened and was entertained by tbe pupils of tbe Monmouth school in the form of songs, declamations, dialogues, etc., to the » ntire satisfaction of all present. The lesson on “Language Arts” was resumed by Miss Evans followed by a lesson on Geography bv S. 8. Magley. W. A. Fonoer conducted the musical part of tbe institute assisted by J. B. Dutcher, This closing the program. Adjourned to meet <.t Dis. No. 7, Jan. 22, 1898. institute notes.

Supt. Brandyberry gave a pointed opening and a spirited closing address to the meeting. The institute at its close was addressed by Tmstee Lawton. Commissioner Mann, Messrs. Christen, Magley and others. The instrumental music rendered by Geo. Scheiferstine and Roy Wolford was eujored by all. Trustee Lewton says this is the first institute in wbich he was twice blessed. Ask him about it. Who said John Wolford and Doc Grandstaff couldn’t sing. Among those present from abroad we note Gus Christen of the Geneva schools. Erie’s Tourist Sleeper to the Pacific Coast. Commencing December 7. and every Tuesday thereafter, a Pullman Tourist Sleeping Car will be attached to the Erie’s train No. 13, leaving Jersey City at 8:00 p m. for the accommodation df passengers holding first or second class tickets to the Pacific coast and intermediate points via Chicago and the Santa Fe route. The following is a condensed schedule: Leave Decatur 6:15 p. m. >y, arrive in Chicago 11:30 p. m. Wednesday, arrive Kansas City 2:15 p. ra. Thursday, arrive Los Angeles 8:30 a. m. Sunday, arrive San Francisco 6:45 p. m Sunday. Return ing, tourist sleeper will leave San Frau cisco every Monday at 4:30 p. tn. and Chicago on Erie train No 12 at 9:20 Charges for double from Decatur will be $1 to Chicago, $1.50 to Kansas City and $6 50 to Pacific coast points An •■xperienced tourist conductor will be in ctiarge Apply to Erie agents for further information. Legal Advertising. N'OTICE of election of directors. — Nou e is hereby given to the stockholders of the Decatur National Bank of Decatur, Indiana, that wil be held an election at the banking room* of said bank on Tues «av, January 11,between the hours of 10 A. M. and 4 P M . for tbe purpose of electing a Board of directors for said bank for the year IWJB. P W Smith, President, C. A. Dugan. Cashier. ECU TOR’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE. Notice is hereby g ven that 1. John T. France, executor of the last will and testament of William Diehl, deceased, late of Adam* county. Indiana, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as executor under and by virtue of the will of said dec* dent, will offer for sale at private sale at the law office of France & Merryman in the city of Decatur, Indiana between the hours of 10 o’clock a. m. and 4 o'clock p m. on (or after if not thr-nsold) | Saturday, January 15, 1898. to the highest and best bidder, the fee-simple

I I ' L—CLOSING OdT SALE SIB,OOO STOCK Os general merchandise within the next 60 days, commencing Nov. 1, 1897, I will close out my entire stock of goods, , consisting of the finest line of Dry Goods, Clothing, . Boots, Shoes, Notions AT COST. Save money while the chance lasts. Come in and examine our goods and get prices before purchasing elsewhere. We Mean Business. This is no advertising scheme. Goods must go. Come and buy. D. F*. BOLDS, GEINEVA, INDIANA. i

of the following described real estate situated in Adams county. State of Indiana. 10-wit ■ The south-east quarter ot section twentythree (23) in township twenty-seven (.<> north, range thirteen (13) east; containing one hnncash and the time of deterred payments will be fixed on the oay of sale to suit the convenience es the purchaser as near as can be. The deterred payments are to bear six per eent interest irom date and to be sec’ir- d bv freehold and mortice security to the approval or said executor. John T. France, Executor France & Merryman, Attorneys. OTICE OF INSOLVENCY. lu tne matter of the | In the Adams Circuit estate of Henry - Court. No. T3o Schnepp. deceased, ' „ Notice is hereby given that upon petition filed in said court by Solomon M. Sennepp, administrator of said estate, setting up the insufficiencv of the estate of said decedent to pay the debts and liabilities thwieof. the Judgeof said Court did, on the 13ih flay ot Drcember. 1997. find said estate to be probably insolvent, and order the same to be settled accordingly. The creditors of said estate are therefore herebv notified of such iHSo.venev, aud required to file their claims against said estate tor allowance. a __ Witness the Clerk and seal of said Court at Decatur, Indiana, this 13th day of December. 1897. JOHN H LENHART, Clerk. By E. Burt Lenhart. Deputy. Lutz & Snow, attys. for admr. SALE. • Notice is herebv given that the undersigned, administrator of the estate of Sarah Han. I deceased, will offer at public sale, at the i late residence of the deceased, three miles I sou’h undone half mile west of Dixon. Ohio, in Union township, Adams county, Indiana, on Tuesday, December 28, 1897, the personal property of said estate, consisting of wheat in bin. corn in crib, oats in bin. one cider mill, one fanning mill, two copper kettles, one iron kettle, farming implements, household and kitchen furniture, one cow and various other articles. TERMS OF SALE: For all amounts not exceedirfg five dollars, cash in hand. For amounts of five dollars and upwards, a credit of nine months will be given. Note bearing six per cent, interest after maturity, with approved security and waiving valuation or appraisement laws, will be required. • EMANEUL HART. Administrator R. K. Erwin, attorney. OTICE TO NON-RESIDENTS. The state of Indiana, county of Adams, ss. In the Adams circuit court, November term, 1897. George G. Hilderdrand) vs Lizzie Hilderbrand I Fo. 5,63 k. John Hilderbrand, her r Note and to forehusband. I closemortgage.deKresenzie Slnz, J mand 1125. It appearing from affidavit filed in the above entitled cause, that Lizzie Hildebrand, John Hildebrand, her husband and Kresenzie Sinz. of the above named defendants are non-resi-dents of the state of Indiana. Notice is therefore hereby given the said Lizzie Hildebrand, John Hildebrand, her husband and Kresenzie Sinz. that they be and appear before the Hou. Judge of the Adams circuit court on the 22nd day of January. 1898, the same being the6oth juridical day oi said November. 1897, term of said court, holden at the court house in the city of Decatur, commencing on Monday, the 15th day of November. A. D. 1897. and plead by answer or demur to said complaint, or the same will be heard and determined in their absence. Witness, my name, and the seal of said court hereto affixed, this Ist day of December, 1897. JOHN H. LENHART. Clerk. By E. BurT Lenhart. Deputy. Richard K, Erwin, attorney for plaintiff. 38-3 OTICE TO TEACHERS. Notice is hereby given that there will be a public examination of teachers at the county ‘superintendent s office in Decatur, Indiana, on the last Saturday of each month. Manu-

script made in other counties will not be re ceived. Applicants mus' be seventeen years of age before they will be licensed. Besides the statu lory branches and science of education. applicants will b«* require t to answer a list based on s lected lit rature—the selection mnde by the state board of education The examination in the science of education (“Plato the Teacher.”) and the general culture book (“Teaching the Language-Arts.”) for the six months beginning with rhe November examination will be based on the township institute work for this year, covering one institute at each examination. November—(lutline one. December—Outline two. January—Outlne three. February —Outline four. March—Outline five. April—Outline six The work in reading will not be based upon any particular text book. Teachers’ examination begins promptly at 8:30 a m Yours very truly. IRVIN BRANDYBERRY, County Superintendent. XT NOTICE* OF FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ESTATE. Notice is hereby given to the creditors, heirs and legatees of Lawson Llnhard deceased. to appear in tne Adams circuit court, held at Decatur. Indiana, on the 30th day of December 1897. and show cause, if any, why the final settlement accounts with the estate of sai 1 decedent should not be approved: and said heirs are notified to then and there make proot of heirship, and receive their distributive shares. Lois Linhard, Administratrix. Decatur. Ind,, Dec. 8, 1897. 39-2 SHERIFF’S SALE. The State of Indiana Adams county ss: In the Adams circuit court of Adams county, Indiana. The Decatur National) Bank, a corporation I vs Eisie E Bollman | Jennie Bollman Arthur Bollman. | Francis Bollman. | Maggie Bollman, | Fred K Bollman. Levi Barkley, a guar- No. 5,488 dian. Robert S Peterson, a commissioner. Daniel Donovan. John Henry Bremerkamp. Daniel Sprang, Charles F.True. Elsie E Bollman, administratrix of estate of A McW Bollman. By virtue of an order of sal® to me directed by the clerk of the Adams Circuit Court, of said county and state, I have levied upon the real estate hereinafter men tioned and will expose for sale at public auction at the East door of the Court House in the city of Decatur. Adams county, Indiana, between the hours of 10 o’clock A. M. and 4 o’clock P. M. on Friday, December 24, 1897, The rents and profits for a term not exceeding seven years, of the following described real estate, situated in Adams County, Indiana, to-wit: The undivided one-third part of out lot number eighty-one (81) in J. D. Nutman southern addition to the town (now city) of Decatur, Indiana, except therefrom the one half acre here to-1 ore conveyed to Jacob Flory being a part of said out lot, which said real estate is now described by reas< n of platting thereof as inlots eight hundred ninetyseven. eight hundred ninety-eight, eight hundred ninety-nine, nine hundred, nine hundred one, nice hundred two. nine hundred three, nine hundred four, nine hundred five, nine hundred six. nine hundred seven, nine hundred eight, nine hundred nine, nine hundred ten. nine hundred eleven, nine hundred twelve, nine hundred thirteen, nine hundred Fourteen, nine hundred fifteen, nine hundred sixteen, nine hundred seventeen nine hundred eighteen in Adams connty. Indiana. And on failure to realize therefrom the full amount of judgment, interest thereon and costs. I will at the same time and in the same manner aforesaid, offer for sale the fee simple of the above described premises. Taken as the property of Elsie E. Bollman et al to satisfy said order of sale this Ist day of December 1897. Peter P. Ashbacher. Sheriff. Bv Francis E. McLean. Deputv. Peterson A Lutz, Attorneys for Plaintiff. 38-3

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