Decatur Democrat, Volume 42, Number 35, Decatur, Adams County, 10 November 1898 — Page 2

ADAMS COUNTY DEMOCRACY’S ART GALLERY. I r 1 >4 * /Hl w? S' ■ % /v \jjjL /T - f x ,4 JJu. < Mr wIM Ji W rlSk / ISfec- h W 7w //M. / jWZ i / 6c WmBWA* '' >■ TJ.fe--. ' 'W’?-4 * ELMER JOHNSON. Z« \ -'•' Clerk-elect. ' : 'jSl||/ IWI4 O, s? K liL iwyv -Hr' 4!Bk wW/, ' ' v“ - , ■ ' *-:- HENRY KRICK, CLARK J. LUTZ, Representative-elect. Chairman County Central Committee. david f. smith. Prosecuting Attorney- 'leet. f% 11 V 4 p .S- k ji-. >-yX < * | IRfcHlr wW> V r Or. t V " *< ’ ■' r i' w. E. FULK, Surveyor-elect.

GREENEST SPOT OF ALL. Old Adams Rolls Up Her Old Time Priorities. The County Ticket Receives the Endorsement of the Party.—Congratulations to Chairman Lutz. OFFICERS.ELECT. Representative Henry Kriek. Prosecutor David E. Smith. Clerk Elmer Johnson. Sheriff —Daniel N. Erwin. Recorder Thomas M. Gallogly. Treasurer Jonas Neuenschwander. Surveyor William E. Fulk. Commissioner Joseph E. Mann. Commissioner Frederick Reppert. Coroner —Charles S. Clark. The proud democracy of Adams bounty still travels along in the even tenor of her way not stopping to flirt with any of the many side issues that sometimes upon the surface appear real when they are only fancied. The results as canvassed from Tuesday’s election show that the democracy of Adams county are faithful to the party and its pledges and that they rejoice in their triumph. The majority is somewhat reduced when compared with the vote ot two years ago, but when compared with the vote in any “off year” the majority is far in excess of that usually attained. The personel of the county ticket, whose familiar faces will be seen in the happy group above, are of strong personal character and men of worth and ability. They each carried the full strength of their party which is a high consideration of the confidence and esteem with which they are held by the party at large'. We take pleasure in devoting the following to the officers-elect and in advance congratulate them upon their achievement, knowing full well that the duties and responsibilities imposed by their official obligations will be carefully fullfilled. HENRY KRICK. The halls of the next general assembly will be graced by Henry Krick who will represent Adams county in a legislative capacity. He is well known to his constituency and familiar with their needs and’demands. He

was born in Berks county, Pennsylvania, October 23.1845, and emigrated to Adams county early in 1865, where; he has lived and prospered all these , many years, being now successfully i engaged as a manufacturer of brick and tile. As a business man he is I clear headed and thoroughly understands the demands of trade and the 1 remedies therefor. It is safe to say that no jobbery will receive his legis- ; lative vote or sanction but to the con-' trr -v will lie vigorously prosecuted to th. lest of his ability. DAVID E. SMITH. r..vid E. Smith will succeed him- 1 self as prosecuting attorney for the twenty-sixth judicial district. He received a collegiate education at Bloom- ' ingfon and Butler University, and I read law one year with VanVorhis & ! Spencer of Indianapolis. He is a ' member of the law firm of Schurger. Read & Smith, is a bright and cultured lawyer and will continue to de-I fend the state of Indiana and the peace and dignity of the law in his able and dignified manner. ELMER JOHNSON. The clerk-elect is Elmer Johnson a resident of this (Washington) township. He recently purchased the large three hundred acre farm formerly owned by Dan Meyers. This large possession was acquired by his industry and devotion to business, being always looking toward the advance-, meat of his business in every honorable way. In the camjiaign just closed he was an ardent worker and spent much time in looking after various details of the campaign which showed his interest and belief that anything that is worth doing is worth doing well. He is a graduate of the Portland Normal and Brookville high school and twelve years has been a successful teacher in the public schools. As clerk of the Adams circuit court he will make an admirable official and will enter upon his duties some time in September, 1899. DANIEL N. ERWIN. Probably by the first of next week it will lie Sheriff Dan Erwin, he being elected Tuesday to this office by a handsome democratic majority. He will enter upon his duties as soon as commissioned by the secretary of state, which will probably lie the first of next week. This official life will lie nothing new to Dan as he has spent 1 six years in the office as deputy under McConnell, Doak and Ashbaucher and during that time thoroughly familiarized himself with the office. He is a pleasant and courteous gentleman and

will very admirably fill the office to the entire satisfaction of the public, , THOMAS M. GALLOOLY. The recorder-elect. Thomas M. Gallogly, is a resiaent of Wabash town--1 ship, although for many years he was a native of Jefferson township, to i which place he came with his parents . in 1841. He is perhaps one of the . oldest teachers in the public schools of Adams county, and is well qualified to fullfill the obligations of recorder, jHe has always worked hard, been 1 frugal saving and domestic in his ’ j habits and is well deserving of the t i recognition and honor bestowed upon : i him. He also will assume the duties 1 ; of his office some time in September, , next. JONAS NEUENSCHWANDER The present county treasurer will succeed himself as such official and I handle the funds of Adams county 1 i for a period of two years beyond the ! present term. He came from French 1 township where he has always lived and where he began a career that has I placed him in the most responsible j position in the county. Previous to to his inauguration as treasurer he served the people as trustee of Freneh township for seven years. He has proved himself a capable official. JOSEPH E. MANN. Joseph E. Mann was re-elected commissioner from the. first district i without opposition, that fact in a measure showing the confidence imposed in him as an officer. Heis abusi-' ness man of wide experience which has been made manifest during his career ! as commissioner. He is a resident of Root township where he owns one | hundred and fifty-two acres of good Adams county soil. In connection I with his agricultural pursuits he deals ' extensively in stock, shipping to the eastern markets. FREDERICK REPPERT. i Frederick Reppert first became commissioner of Adams by appointment to fill the unexired term of David Eck | rote, deceased. He has been a mem-I ber of the board since September 1897. and is conservative and displays ‘ good judgment upon all matters de- . manding careful thought and consid- , j oration. His re-election now is but a ! deserving compliment well liestowed. ,; He is a native of Germany coming to .; this country with his parents during i ! the early history of our county. He II lives in French township. CHARLES S. CLARK. i I Dr. Charles S. Clarks the present I i coroner was re-elected for the thint

time Tuesday. He is a practicing physician and enjoys a large practice and the reputation of being a skilled physician. He is a graduate of the Cincinnati Medical College and the possessor of post-graduate course on the eye and ear from a Chicago Medical College Clark J. Lutz as chairman of the democratic central committee, has I made a magnificent campaign and ' demonstrated his ability as a political organizer. The campaign throughout ■ has been managed in a very systematic manner and considering the ■ apathy among the voters, the returns 1 show the usual majority for all candidates on the county ticket, some- ■ thing unusual in an “off year.” Four years ago the pluralities on the coun- ' ty ticket ran from 524 to 1140 while l two years ago the lowest was 1300 and j the highest 1500. This year with no i apparent interest in the campaign, I the pluralities almost equal those of two years ago, when that famous Bryan presidential campaign was burning red hot. It was a victory well won and the Democrat takes pleasure in congratulating our county chairman for his valiamt work and faithful devotion to the party during the many weeks of the campaign. He sacrificed his time almost wholly and the results shows the fruits of his , labors. Senator Turpie spoke to a large audience at the opera house last Sat-; i urday evening, and the crowd listened attentively to the remarks of the ! “Grand Old Man." The Preble band furnished the music for the occasion and the boys did excellently. The crowd was agreeably surprised by the i presence of the Bluffton Glee. Club I who sang several songs in their usual catchy manner. The glee club is a favorite here and the large crowd showed their appreciation by frequent encores. Election in Adams county passed off rather quietly. During the entire I campaign there has been a lack of in- . terest by the voters, not only here but all over the state and the small vote polled shows that many citizens were I not interested enough to vote. In ■ this township a large vote was polled on account of the interest taken in i the gravel road question. In this cit v , i the excitement was all centered on I whether or not the gravel roads would i carry. Small crowds of men could lie seen on every corner arguing the I until the votes were countedthere was much diversity of . I opinion.

ROOT TOWNSHIP INSTITUTE. The Meeting Held last Saturday was an Entire Success. The teachers of Root township met at Williams for the first institute Nov. 5,1898. The institute was called to order by Supt. Irvin Brandylierry. W. A. Fonner conducted the opening exercises which consisted of a song by the institute. Scripture reading from Proverbs by W. A. Fonner and repeating of the Lord’s Prayer by the institute. Supt. Brandyberry then proceeded with the business part of the institute. Belle Evans was elected secretary. The roll was called to which each teacher responded with a quotation from Longfellow. Our truant officer, R. O. Johnson, quoted from Tennyson, as follows: “And out again I curve and flow, to join the flowing river. But men may come and men may go, but I go on forever.” The roll eall showed all teachers present with the exception of Miss Ethel Mann and A. J. Lewton. A motion was made and carried, that all present should lie accepted as members of the institute. The program was then taken up as follows: Plato’s Republic- W. A. Lower; Mr. Lower presented an excellent paper. Discussion of the subject Belle Evans. Discussion by various teachers. Music j —W. A. Fonner. Social Elements, G. M. Troutner. Mr. Troutner gave a clear and concise talk, bringing out I many new thoughts. Discussion of the above subject, Mr. Wells. The j institute then adjourned for dinner. In the afternoon Mr. Fonner and pupils presented a very interesting literary program, after which the following subjects were taken up: Method, G. H. Laughrev. Mr. Laughrey proved that he had made a thorough study of his subject. School Organization, S. S. Magley. Mr. Magley presented a paper on his subject. Duties were assigned for the next institute to be held December 3,1898, at district No. 2, (Aber) in Root township. A motion of thanks to patrons, friends and tearchers for the bounteous dinner served was made and carried, after interesting remarks were made by Supt. Brandyberrv, R. O. Johnson and W. A. Fonner the institute adjourned. Belle Evans, Sec’y. INSTITUTE NOTES. Notwithstanding the rain the institute was well attended. Mr. Fonner may well be proud of the program rendered by his pupils, ■ for each pupil had his part well committed and acted his part well. The recitations and dialogues were above

' the average, but the solos by Helen ■ and Helier Fonner were worthy of special mention. Root township teachers feel proud of their new school house. It isa very convenient building, handsomely finished and furnished. The book case provider! by the trustee is one of the finest of its kind and looks well with the books obtained by the pupils arranged on its shelves. Every one seemed to lie in the merriest mood and were ready to crad a joke with any one that came in their way. Supt. Brandyberry was willing to take every one’s part at the dinner table. | Miss Fanny Dutcher was the only pupil from the graded school tha could withstand the rain. To say that the dinner prepare by the patrons and teacher was does not half express it. It seeniethat each one that ate was trying eat enough for their friends uho*? unable to attend, but when all eaten “when misery reigned suprem the table still groaned under tne weight of delicacies. . , Bert Lower claimed to be sic >. he seemed to have a gooc a Pl*, ' and we have no doubt he was s after dinner than before. | R, O. Johnson was ready for siippe after institute adjourned. The question “Is the world g 1 s I witter?’ was discussed and voted t on as follows, 7 yeas and U na ? ”■ When thequestion “M fao , old ces tiie most solemn though -• r or voung?” came up. n • -?• ‘u settled it by saying it was just at time one contemplated inarm n ■ unmarried teachers were read W next subject on the outlin Lewton must have fig ten our institute, as he ■ - the entire day. His smiling tenance was greatly mis teachers. Joshua M. Burkhead has adve a sale to be held at his ho William Niblick farmi a ‘ d south of Monroe on Wedm • 16, 1898. Sale to begin at I J j a. m. A large amount o catt le. property, including, h niaebsheep, hogs, wagons, bugg bouseb old inerv, gram of all KIUU .1 r articles goods and numerous otnei ■ will be disposed of. n ee.i . will serve as auctioneer. J • yoll anything pertaining to th Re . s cannot afford to mis» this sa > t member time, place an