Decatur Democrat, Volume 41, Number 44, Decatur, Adams County, 13 January 1898 — Page 1

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Mrs. M F. Bice is visiting relatives at Warsaw. Mrs. Ernest of Peterson, visited her son Titus last week. Jhn M. Frysinger is buying horses at Rockford, Ohio. J. F. Snow transacted business at Fort Wayne last week. John Kern has taken a position as night clerk at the Burt. John Weber purchased horses at Berne Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. N. K. Tod 1 is the giest of her parents on North Second street. Eli Myers and wife spent Sunday in this city with the former’s par ents. M'ss Fanny DeVilb’SS returned from an extended visit at Delphos. Ohio. | L. C. Miller looked after business at Willshire yesterday afternoon All goods must be sold at the closing out sale of the Fair, in the Stone building. D. W. Beery is at Wolf Lake, Indiana, purchasing horses for the foreign market. I Unclaimed letters at the postof fice tielonging to Green Tumbleson and Mrs. Di. M. Brandon. Miss Marion Garrott returned to her home at Huntington after an extended visit with friends. Thomas Reid and wife have taken up their residence on Fifth street in the Miller property. I Herman Franklin of the Fair, will move to Rochester March 1. Bead their advertisement this week. John Niblock, after a short visi in this city with his daughters left for Huntington to visit another daughter. George Kinzle, the popular line man of the city elec'ric light plant is the father of a baby hoy Mother and babe doing well. The Misses Manning and Johnson have returned from their vacation visit to resume their position in the public schools. John Lachot, the Berne traveling salesman, was in town Monday, leaving that evening for Bluffton, Huntington and Rochester. W E. Marsh of the Portland Commercial, looked after business yesterday, and while in this city, made this office a p'easant call. The first meeting of the new pension board, established in this county, will take p'ace next Wednesday at the office of Dr. W. W. P. McMillen. A freight train on the Erie broke in two sections in this city Monday morning, and the head end was taken to Preble before the loss was discovered. The engineer returnee to this city and picked up his loss. I Mrs. Mary E. Kendrick, mother of Mrs L. G. DeVoss of this citv, died at her home in South Portland, Indiana, last Thur-dav. Fun eral services were held at the resi dence Saturday • afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. J. S Axtell. Interment at Green Park cemetery. The Decatur Cemetery Assoeia tion met January 6, at the shoe store of Henry Winnes and elected the following officers for the en suing year: David Studabaker, presid nt; J. S. Coverdale, treasurer; J. H. Stone, Secretary. David Studabaker, J. S. Coverdale, J. H Stone, John S. Bowers, Solomon Linn, M. Burns and Henry Win nes, trustees. The association is ip a flourishing condition, and thev are fast develop ng onq of the finest banal grounds in the west. F. M. Schirtnyer was the recip ient of a complete surprise Tuesday evening. The members of th<Choral Union attended practice as usual but in the vernacular of the up-todate language “they had something up their sleeve.” Dur ing the evening, practice was suddenly called to a halt by C. J. Lutz the president of the organization, who, in a few well chosen words presented Mr. Schirtnyer, in beha f •of she Choral I nion, a handsome music stand and a silver mounted baton, in appreciation of his faith-1 ■ ful efforts to bring success, glory and praise to the Union. Mr iSchirmeyer responded as best he k could under the circumstances, but E those who were present say he was ■ too much overcome to make his reB marks intelligable.

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Father Kott of Fordt Wayne was the guest of Father Wilkens Tuesday. Miss Lizzie Oberlin of Allen county, is the guest of Charles F. True and wife. Misses Ed.th and Ethel Robertson of Frankfort, visited Mr. and Mrs. Al Fristoe. Mrs. W. H. Nachtrieb has returned from her visit to her parents at Delta, Ohio. T F. Haugh of the firm of Archbold & Haugh visited in the city ihe fore part ot the week. C C. Reynolds, superintendent of the Erie looked after railroad matters in this city yesterday. Ed Gloss and w ; fe are hanpv ov er the arrival of a boy, which put in an appearance Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Burdg entertained a small party of friends at a rabbit supper a few evenings ago. The show at the opera h >use Monday and Tuesday evenings was well attended considering the merits of the show. Dan Railing returned from bis southern trip Friday night and re port everything in first class shape in that sunny land. Mrs. S. Helm of Ridgeway, Michigan, who has been the guest of her son Charles, in this city, has returned to her home. John S. Peterson and wife entertained a small party of friends Tuesday evening in honor of visiting friends of Bluffton. A false alarm of fire was turned in Friday morning, but the mistake was discovered before the department responded to the call. Council failed to meet Tuesday evening to transact business, and we are denied the pleasure of mentioning any sensational resolutions The monthly meeting of the mother’s club will be held on next i Friday afternoon at 3:30. Ail mothers are urged to be present. W. F Brittson, Pres. W. H. Niblick and John T. France are in West Virginia, tak ing depositions in an important land case, wherein a resident of that state claims to be a principal heir. Mrs. Roebuck, one of the oldest residents of Adams county, died at her home in Pleasant Mills at the advanced age of 79 years. The funeral took place Monday morning at the U. B. church. Read all the new advertisements this week. This is the time of vear when a bargain is worth lookafter and the Democrat readeis should all appreciate the efforts of our merchants in giving all they can for the m mey. The farmers’ institute held a very successful meeting in this city Monday and Tuesday. The meeting was well attended by the rep resentative farmers of this county and the discussions that took place were instructive and listened to with eager interest. The full pro ceedings of the institute will be published next week. The well known drug firm of Smith & Callow has been dissolved by mutual consent Benjamin Smith becomes sole owner and pro prietor and will continue to sell drugs at the “Old Dorwin Drug Store.” Mr Smith is a young man of exceptional ability and a thorough druggist. He has been connected with this store for a period of fourteen years and during that time has gained the respect and esteem of a host of admiring friends who wish him success in his undertaking. A large number of farmers about Co verse have been taken in by the steel range swindle and are being called on to pay notes of 169 each which were not supposed to fall due for ten years. It seems that agents for a fine range or stove passed through this country a few months ago and sold the ranges to many of the farmers at $69 each, to be paid for at any time within ten years at six per cent. They say that was ihe verbal contract, and supposed the paper they signed was simply such an agreement. It turns out however to be a promisory note for $69 due Dec. 1, 1897.—Bluffton Banner. The swindlers have moved from this city and in a short time the farmers of this county who purchased ranges under a promise ot long time will be called upon to meet their obligations.

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Sam Evans was brought from the Jeffersonville Reformatory and is now at the home of his mother in the west end. Dayton Steele was injured last Friday by a falling cake of ice. One leg was badly brui-ed and required medical attention. The Cecilian Club met at the home of Charles Niblick on Third street Tuesday afternoon and enjoyed a pleasant entertainment. W. H. Rupright, a democratic candidate for treasurer of Wells county, was in this city Friday and made this office a substantial call. Harry F. Shawl, Shaffer Peterson. Dr. H. F. Costello, Herman Yager and H. F. Callow were among the Decatur people to visit Fort Wayne yesterday. Marriage licenses have been issued by Clerk Lenhart to Clarence T. Lhamon and Mary L. Runyun. George Wertzberger and Mary E. Odle, Labauch E. Myers and Barbara Eicher. Ira Cutting and family of Rockford, Illinois, are visiting friends in the city and vicinity. The former is an old Decatur boy, and is now manager of a large dry goods storeat Rockford. Another addition has been made to the announcement column since last week. Henry Krick presents himself as a candidate for Repre sentative subject to the decision of the democrats at the primary Jan nary 28th. Now circuit court cases include the following: Isaac J. Bowman, administrator vs Lewis M. And rews, note $75. I. G. Hood et al., vs G. W. Bolds et al, account S3OO. Frank P Wiltet al., vs George Allen et al., venue from Jay county. The address delivered by J. FSnow to the Farmer’s Institute, abounded in eloquence and truth from start to finish. The speaker’s drift of argument showed not only a familiarity with the present and past, but drew conclusions as to probable resists for the future. We shall be glad to publish his address in the near future. Attorney Lewis C. DeVoss got tangled up in a wreck on the Eide at Spencerville, Ohio, last night and for a time it looked rather squally. As it was, he was thrown on his neck in the mud and slush, and as a consequence he is obliged to use a cane to navigate. He believes it is much easier to be a candidate than to be mixed up in railroad wrecks. Yesterday evening the electric lights failed to ma erialize on time ami people were obliged to feel their way down street in the darkness. This is not what was promised the people, whom the plant was constructed for. Our citizens were given to understand that the streets would be better lighted than ever before, and that the plant was erected for the benefit of the public. Turn on the lights. On January 17, patrons ot the opera bouse wil' hayban opportunity of seeing one of the best plays on the road. Scammon’s “American girl” will appear on the above date and should be well patronized. The night following their appearance in this city, they will show at the Masonic Temple at Fort Wayne and this is evidence of their merit. Manager Bosse is endeavoring to give to the public nothing but first class attractions, and his desire to please should be rewarded by a liberal patronage. The following persons have contributed thei|j mite to the editor since our last report: William Aumanu, Anthony Wertzberger, Henry Dirkson Jr., Simon Haine, Conrad Gallemyer, Al Buhler, R. B. Allison, Ben Briner, Chris Blak ey, Charles Kurber, W. A. Wisner, Charles Morrison, Henry Fruchte, James Kirkendall, Eu gene Lindsey, Fred Sherry, W. F. Schug, W.S Cross, Michael Mil ler, E. P. Menefee, Z. O. Luellen, Louis H. Bocknecbt, Martha Ben der, Georga Pontius, William Frazier, William Baumgartner, N. Nix, Charles F. Neuenschwander, William F. Fulk, M. J. Wertzberger, Isaac Emery, Daniel Brewster, Viola Gilbert, Albert Spoiler, Gerard Kohne, Jacob Schafer, William H. Beinecke, Theodore Kennedy, Cris Hofstetter, John Lachot, John Brock, W. J. Goldner, John Fruchte, Dan Beiberick, J. E. Spangler, Charles Beiberick, Noah Sheets, M. V. B. Archbold, Mathias Miller Jr.

IURSDAY. JANUARY 13, 1898.

John S. Bowers & Co. this week greet the public with a comfortable display advertisement to which we respectfully solicit your attention. Mrs. Victoria Hill entertained a number of Lady friends at a dinner last Friday. The spread was elaborate and greatly enjoyed by the guests. Miss Lulu Mann entertained a number of her young friends Thursday afternoon at her homeon Fifth street. The little f Iks had a lovely time and delicate refreshments. Mr. David Van Clefeof Chicago, will occupy the Stone building after April with a general depart ment store. The 'iff filing will be entirely remodeled and placed in first class condition. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Corbett entertained a number of friends Friday evening in honor of tie Misses Anna Durkin and Anna Beams of Mansfield, Ohio. The guests greatly enjoyed the entertainment. P. B. Manley of Marion, was in the city Monday Mr. Manley is a candidate for the nomination for judge on the republican ticket. His opponent is E. A. Huffman and both of these aspiring candidates were former residents of Adams county. Cyrus Hammell of this city, has secured a pitent on a steam engine valve, which is supposed to be a marked improvement over the old valves so long in use. He expects to arrange for the manufacture of the valves in a short time and place them on the market. The fact is not generally known bur it is true that after January 1, 1898, it is unlawful for any child between the ages of three and seventeeen years to be retained as an inmate of a poor asylum more than ten days. Boards of county commissioners will be required to make lawful provisions for the care of such children before that time at a children’s home. A statement of the condition of the Old Adams County Bank will be found in our columns this week and it portrays continued prosperity and success. This insti turion has long been looked upon as one of the sound financial institutions of the state, and its officers are recognized among theableand conservative financiers of the country. Decatur shoula indeed be proud of her banks. A reception was given Monday evening at the residenceof Mr. and Mrs. John W. Vail in honor of James Harkless who leaves in a short time to assume his new position in a bank at Paulding, Ohio. Mr. Harkless has been diector of music in the M. E. choir for some time, and the reception was given in appreciation of his labors. The evening was spent in having a general good time and feasting on the good things to eat prepared by the host and hostess. Last Thursday evening a shot gun in the hands of Lane King was accidently discharged, and part of the front in the saloon on Monroe street torn away. The accident occurred at 11:30, shortly after the audience attending “The Missouri Girl” had been dismissed, and two young ladies on their way home, narrowly missed being kil'ed The smoke from the gun rolled from the building in great volumes and an alarm of fire was turned in but the mistake was discovered before the fire department arrived on the scene. Tuesday morning a man came tearing wildly up ti e street looking for the “city” and especially the street commissioner. You know on Monday the street commissioner cleaned Main street. The cakes of ice were piled up in great heaps. The aforesaid wild individual saw the great heaps on the street and owning a lot that is somewhat of a hole in the ground, he here saw an opportunity to buy some filling cheap and accordingly looked up the “guardian of thoroughfares” to make a purchase. The stuff was contracted lor and hauled to his lot. On awaking Tuesday morning he looked at his improve ment and discovered that the hole was filled with water. Then he discovered that he had purchased dirty ice, and his wrath knew no bounds. He claims the commissioner represented the stuff as first class soil and he now threatens to begin suit. This is the story r as it was told to us and we will not vouch for its truthfulness.

The G. A. R. of this city attended divine services at the U. B church Sunday evening in response to an invitation issued by Rev. W. H Shepherd. Herman E. Franklin, proprietor of the Fair Store, has decided to remove to Rochester, Indiana, and take charge of the Fair Store at that place The stock here will be dosed out as soon as possible. Several very important business changes will take place in our city in the near future, which will involve thousands of dollars. Just at present we are not at liberty to giye particulars, but these columns will con ain a full account as soon as the changes occur. Governor Mount has paroled Sam Evans of this city, owing to ill health. Close confinement has not agreed with Sam, and has brought on hemorrhages of the lungs which will result in consumption unless he is given immediate relief. A numl er of other afflicted prisoners were paroled at the same time. The Adams circuit court has re-cord-d the following business during the past week: Jacob Baker vs P easant Valley Class, contin ued. Hattie McAfee vs City ot Bluffton, trial by jury, verdict for plaintiff, assessing damages at $2,000. James Q. Neptune and George H. Martz appointed jury commissioners for the ensuing vear. “The Missouri Girl” was pre sented at the Opera House last Thursday evening to a large audience. The play was one of the finest ever given in our city and kept the audience in a constant laugh from the rise to the fall of t e curtain. “Zeke and Daisy” were immense and their appear ance was all that was necessary to evoke a continuous round of applause. The many ftiends of Charles Weber will regret io learn that the men arrested, charged with causing his death in New York City about a year ago, has been discharged foi want of evidence to convict. While it is plain to those interested'n the case, that the persons arrested were the proper assisins, yet the authorities were unable to obtain enough evidence to convict, and the guilty parties go free. A report is current that an attempted hold up took place on Winchester street Monday after noon, in which a prominent farmer wa« the intended victim. It was broad day light when the attempt was made, and this fact makes t a daring piece of business. The would be robbers were driven awav by a resident of that neighborhood before they had succeeded in their designs- It now behooves our city officials to rid the city of all suspiei us characters, noth day and night, and thus avoid having life and property placed in jeopardy by these wandering cut throats, The Decatur National bank has adopted a new plan to keep their patrons posted as to their condition. Their ad will be found on another page of this paper and it contains a full statement of their financial condition As the condition changes, this statement will be changed from time to time, that their patrons may know the true condition of affairs. This will be of interest to the many people who were not acquainted with thefinan cial institutions of our city. The Decatur National is second to none and is fast taking rank among the leading banks of Northern Indiana. In “The American Girl,” a com-edy-drama new to Cincinnati, which was seen at the Grand Opera House yesterday, the author H. Grattan Donnelly has made a de parture from conventional lines, and has evolved a clean cut sparkling, vigorous and intensely dramatic play. The story is told in beautiful language, and the situa tious are so arranged that the com edy and dramatic alternate so rap idly that tears and laughter min gle throughout the entire piece. The audience was unbounded in enthusiasm, thus giving the production the most ■emphatic stamp of approval. The cast is remarkable for its uniform strength. The two children, Prince Ray and the Little Lady, were really wonderful. The talent displayed by these two little tots is most extraordinary, and theenthusiasm of the audience brought them before the curtain several times. “The American Girl” is a most emphatic hit, and will undoubtedly do a large week's business. —Cincinnati Tribune. At the Opera House January 17.

CIRCULATION 2400 WEEKLY

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A FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE. CHARLES E. EVERETT MORTGAGES LAMO WHICH CAN NOT BE LOCATED. Dr. H. M. Aspy of Geneva, appeared in this city a few days ago, and filed an affidavit charging C. E. Everett, formerly of Fort W ayne with obtaining n oney under false pretenses. Some time ago Mi. Everett went to Geneva and by misrepresentations induced Dr. Aspy and George W. Bohls to endorse a note with him for $2,000. Leaving them as security worthless notes supposed to be secured by good freehold mortgages. Some time auo the endorsers became suspicious that the security was worthless ami begun an investigation and found that the land described was not located in Allen county as represented, and that the party who was supposed to have given the mortgage, was not the owner of any laud. A warrant was issued for his arrest and Deputy Sheriff McLean went to Chicago for the purpose of placing him under arrest and bringing him back to this city. He went directly to his office in the Masonic Temple, but upon his arrival there the bird had flown and D< puty McLean returned to this city without his captive. Officers are still on the lookout for him and he will be arrested as Soon as his whereabouts are discovered C. E. Everett was located in Fort Wayne for several years, being engaged in real estate and insurance business. I uring his stay in that city he was a pop ular politician. He served as chairman of the republican centra 1 committee of Allen county and was an avowed candidate for the gubernatorial nomination on the republican ticket. He was also a p omoter of electric railways and at one time en leavored to secure a franchise through this county. He was also at the head of a syndicate which had for its purpose the colonization of Brown county with the Amish people, lie was also greatly interested in numerous other financial ventures, which generally failed to materialize. He has long been looked upon as an adventurer, with more than ordinary nerve, and his last escapade will place him in the strong meshes < f the law. Mr. Everett had many friends in th s city who will doubtless be surprised to hear of his downfall. Later —Word reached this city late yesterday evening that Everett was placed under ariest at Fort Wayne and will be brought to this city today. If Manager Bosse of the Grand Opera House succeeds in booking attractions like “The American Girl,” the house should be packed at every performance. For a smothly flowing drama there are few that equal it. There is an,easy movement to the play that cau-es multitudious sensations of delight. True it is the plot of the wife and husband separated by the villian, and brought back to each other by kind fate, but the play is built on a high and noble p ain. It does not appeal to the sensational. It is more of an appeal to th*- quieter emotions that find vent in laughter and tears. I he villian is not a heavy villian, whose only line of business is the gaining of his object, but instead is a gentlemanly fellow who performs intrigues and works his ends by’ lies Instead of a b undering German, Irishman or Swede to play the heroics, there are no heroics in that sense, the rushing tearing American theatrical manager supplies the place and does not get married at last. The play will not be described. Justice can not be done it in a brief review. Suffice it then to say, as a summary, that it the best thing of its class that has been here this year, because it is true to nature, pure in sentiment, eminently patriotic, smooth in action, has the genuine American humor. Wash Steele has again furnished us with figures showing the amount of rainfall during the year 1897. The heaviest rainfall was in the month of March when it equaled Ji inches and the lightest was in the month of September only Sinch of moisture reaching the earth. The total for the year was 34J inches and ihe fall for 1896 was 47* inches or almost 13 inches more than in Ihe following year. The figures furnished by Mr. Steele are accurate, as he has given the matter close attention and thereby obtained the exact amount of rainfall.