Decatur Democrat, Volume 47, Number 24, Decatur, Adams County, 20 August 1903 — Page 5

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■ The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. ■ teen Roebuck of Pleasant Mills, K h ich died Friday was buried Winrdav afrenv-on at the Pleasant cemetery. ■ Edna Medium won fourth place ■„ the 2:-C pace at Urbana, Ohio, ■Thursday for a S3OO purse, bes ■ime 2:17 I- 4 - Lady Miller won ■herace. Virgil C. started in the ■ but failed to get a place. ■ Mrs. H. S. Po.ter will soon leave for ■Owtonua, St. Paul and other Minnepoints where she will make an ■extended visit with relatives. At ■Owatonna she will visit with her son. ■ciarenc l ' Porter, who is in business at ■hat place. ■ Ti,., ni;l > Woodruff was arrested by ■right policeman Fisher Thursday ■or public intoxication. He was ■rraignerl in Mayor’s court next ■norning was given some sound ■advice and a dollar and costs. The ■fine was paid. ■ John Laehot of Berne, traveling ■salesman for the Brooks Oil ■Company, was here Friday and ■succeeded in sei ing a car loud of ■this oil, the same to be taken by ■several businessmen in the city. ■Delivery will be made in about ■three weeks. K Sunday School Excursion from ■Clover Leaf Route Stations to V\al- ■ bridge Park, Toledo, Ohio. Wednes- ■ dav, August 26, 1903. Train leaves ■ Decatur, Ind., at 7:30 a. m. Round ■ trip fare only SI. 25. Get tickets and ■ information of Agents, Clover Leaf , or ■ the Local Sunday School Committee. II The Eutre Nous club gave a dance ■ to their friends Monday evening at th ■ club hall. True Fristoe and Charles I Loch furnished piano and drum ■ music, and about thirty couple ■ glided till about midnight. It was ■ highly successful, though informal, I and fully appreciated by all. Misses B an<i JJpjl.derson. of Ft. Wayne, ■ and Hallie Moser, of Bluffton,' were I the out-of-town guests. || Dr. G. W. H. Kemper, of Muncie, I will be here Friday to organize a I physicians’ union. Dr. Kemper is I organizing these unions all over the | Eighth congressional district, and | local physicians are requested to | meet at County Supt. Brandyberry’s I office, Friday August 21, at 2 p. m. I A local union was formed some time I** •and it is expected the society wiil be perfected next Friday. Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Michaud of Berue, a hand some girl baby was born. Their many friends had long ago abandoned all I hope of this kind of happiness, but I Bub never gave up. It is said to be I a very handsome one, and upon its arI rival met a very cordial reception. J Late reports indicate that soon the Michaud household willjsettle down to a normal condition. A peculiar incident occurred at council meeting Tuesday, when ; 'he finance committee read to the | tounc 'l and allowed a bill for supi piies from the firm of Coffee & ManI gold. Mr. Mangold sold the goods, and his partner, Mr. Coffee, acting as ma yor, brought up an objection. The aw is that no salaried city official can ever recover from the city for goods Applied by him. Mayor Coffee declared the bill void, as he was men’■oned in it. The firm will go loser. A meeting of all the members of *^ e medical profession of Adams iunty, Indiana, will be held at the 7“ ce of Dre. J. S. and Earl G. Cover- ' a e on Friday afternoon, at 2 oclock. e meeting will be addressed by Dr. Muncie, Ind, who has been medical organizer for the Bth M„S ressiona l district of this State, cal er ®°f. m uch interest to the medinioat- eßß ’ on w *ll be discussed at this li cpn ln ?’ an d it >8 hoped that every ha ~ physician in this countv will 06 Present.

licenses were issued to Robert Hathaway'to"ldiT'ftaljcoct' John V. Custer to Maggie Fortner’. The ladies of the M. E. church of this city, have arranged for an excursion to Walbridge park, Toledo, next Wednesday August 26. Many are planning to make the trip,) which will have in store pleasures' without number. Walbridge park is an ideal place to spend a day. The fare for the round trip is $1.25, and a per cent of the fares goes to the church here. Kern, Beeler & Co. sold the last bunch of shoes and rubbers which they have been closing out at their fire sale, this morning, to Manhaemer Bros., of Hillsdale, Mich. The Messrs. Manhaemer were in this city today and immediately boxed ub the goods and shipped to their home town. Kern, Beeler & Co. will vacate.the Noah’s Ark building at once which is to be used for storing wool and seeds. | S. W. Ward, the new superintendent of the Geneva schools, is in attendance at the institute. He is fresh from Inidana University, and bears all the credentials of being competent for the work in charge. The Geneva schools are among the best in the county, and for this the former superintendent, J. E. Lung is responisble. Mr. Ward steps into his new work with every advantage in his favor, and he looks like a man equal for the emergency. Miss Marguerite Blackburn, an employee at the Waring Mitten factory, had the misfortune to run a small needle through her finger, Saturday, while operating one of the machines. The neddle struck the bone of the finger and inflicted quite a wound. After withdrawing the steel it was thought that perhaps a part of the needle still remained in the finger and an examination with the X-ray was made at the office of Dr. Beavers’ but no trace of a bit of broken steel was found. The ever popular Aeolian Club whose musical renditions are always in demand went to Rome City Sunday and from reports thoroughly enjoyed themselves. They played at the cottages of several Decatur people, and were also taken by the Assembly management to the big assemby hall where their efforts brought forth much applause from the auditors. They were given free steamboat rides and treated royally in every respect by the enthusiastic resorters who thought them alright. Thomas Haefling entertained Tuesdly evening at a dance in honor of visiting friends. About twenty-five couple were invited and danced away the evening at the Entre Nous club rooms. True Fristoe furnished the music and Tom proved himself an able entertainer. The guests of honor were Misses May Fitzgerald of Fort Wayne, Corinne Dailey of Jil.nffton. and Effie Tagney of Chicago** Comfel OTSkt;--and Miss Hallie Moser of Bluffton, were the other out of town guests. The County Board of Charities have arranged for a meeting on Aug. 20 at Superintendent Brandyberry’s office. They have invited the trustees, county commissioners, mayor and marshal to meet with them. The following subjects will be discussed: "Out door relief, , ■Township expense for the poor,’’ ‘‘The tramp” and “The Gypsy. The meeting will be largely informal; but it is believed that much good will come from such a conferenoe. Scientific horse raisers say tha the days of the mule are drawing to a close. A cross between the zebra and a horse it is said will supersede the mule which is a cross between a donkey and the horse. The new animal is known as the zebrula and has many advantages over the mule. It has not such a melodious voice as its long eared brother but has harder hoofs, is larger, just as heavily muscled, is immune fiom most diseases including the dreaded “tzetze and makes a better transport animal in every respect. The opera house orchestra was organized last evening, and first-class music between acts is now assured. The orchestra is composed of the tol iowing musicians: Fred Patterson, violin; Charles Loch, clarionet. Fred Bell trombone; Albert Seflemeye , cornet, and Ed Miller, trap drums. The bovs met last evening and com pleted arrangements for the ensuing year’s work. They expect to spend much time in practice and always have a full supply of new. popul and up-to-the-hour pieces at their command. The addition of the trap drums will greatly strengthen the or ganization.

Herman A ager is at Rome City where he will enjoy an outing a few days. Two large barns on the farm of Mitchel Robison, one and a half' miles southeast of Monroeville, burned to the ground Sunday morning' I eter Rally lived on the farm and lost to the extent of ?6(X), Fourteen hogs burned alive, and a large amount of oats and wheat, which had just been hauled in, and was not yet threshed. Farm implements, harness and wagons were also destroyed. A subscription was taken up from among the bystanders yesterday and Mr. Rally was presented with a purse of $153. Mr. Robison also loses heavily, as there was only a small insurance on the large buildings. The Ben Hur lodge of this city have arranged for an all day picnci in the Sam Helen grove, near Salem church, east of this city. The date is next Thursday, August 27. A program has been arranged and it includes a round of speeches, declamations, game of base ball foot races, and in fact a whole day filled with rare sport and amusements. While we have failed to get a glimpse of the program as arranged, yet we are assured that it is simply all right. Rev. Pontius will be one of the speakers and he will also favor the picnickers with a solo. It will be a gala day for Ben Hurs. With a brand new Cadillac auto, John Smith is busy giving his friends the pleasure of a ride about the city. He purchased the machine of the Schafer Hardware Company and has already learned the means of steering the thing with all due precaution and safety. We know of no one in town who will get half the pleasure and enjoyment as the owner of an auto as will John. He has the time and inclination, all the essentials of ownership. He is a genius and will soon master every complex feature and is in but little danger of having a balking horse. Hereafter when John goes fishing or hunting he will travel with style and comfort, and “cutout” the slow and tiresome methods that usually accompany’ an indulgence in this predominating sport. For the information of the unwary, however, we desire to say that John thinks it extremely dangerous and out of place for ladies to automobile. Andy’ McConnehey a Decatur boy, figmure d in a saloon row at Spen cerville Tuesday’ in which he received very’ much the worst of it. McConnehey and several other men were playing cards and got into a dispute over some trivial matter. Finally one fellow jumped up and struck Andy over the head with a beer bottle. This upset the entire gang and a general rough house resulted. Chairs were thrown, glasses broken and all over the room a •S&S. icw Sw Ft he got in the way of some fellow’s fist or the flying missies. The town marshal and his deputies soon arrived and restored peace and placed seven men under arrest. On the way to jail one fellow got away but the others were safely locked up. When McConnehey was struck it nearly rendered him unconscious and an ugly gash about five inches long was inflicted. He was taken to a doctor who took seven stitches in sewing up tlwesd*.— At present writing this is a busy time in this city and county. A calculation finds public work in progress in the bricking of Monroe and Fourth streets, and the macadamization of Rugg street, besides the Marshal street sewer all now under construction. In the country eight macadam roads are being built, a total of about thirty miles, to say nothing about the townships that are making macadam road extensions. To cap the climax here comes the Springfield electric road, and the grade contractor informs us that in all probability the work of grading begins next week. So you see, this is our busy day. The man or men looking for a job will have to go stone blind if some of the labor here mentioned does not chase him to the remotest hiding place. All this public improvement also speaks out loud in commendation of the enterprise of our people. This is the kind of progress that counts. It adds value to the realty and it shows that we are alive and appreciate the day and age in which we are living. Now let every one in one grand and Sublime chorus sing the praise of the best ciry and the best county the sun ever shone upon. Altogether! That is good. Now let the knocker go away back and sit down.

The Bluffton papers say that a rain would do the corn crop much goal. Why really, how observing they are. The three months rind a half old child of Mrs. Della Fetzer the widow of John A. Fetzer died Friday night at ten o’clock. Death was due to acute gastritis or indigestion and the child was sick but a short time. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Mrs. Fetzer’s home on Tenth street. Rev. Pontius of the United Brethren church conducted the services. An important real estate deal took place Saturday and as a result one hundred acre farm of N. Fred Bohnke passes to the ownership of a gentleman from Tipton county, and SB6OO passes into the hands of Mr. Bohnke. The deal was made by John Sehurger who tied the transaction securely. The land is among the best in the county and that is saying much, as Adams county is noted for her fine improved land. The exact time has not been arranged when the deeds and money will be exchanged but likely in a few days. Since Sheriff Butler has taken under his protecting wing the two female prisoners, the register of vis itors has become quite voluminous. We had an extra reportorial force copying the list for publication but the work could not be performed in cne day. It is said that now everything in and around the county jail building has a more beautiful, bewitching look. A fat mustard plaster can not draw in the same class with the county jail attractions, and it has become so noticeable that comment is being generally indulged in. But such is life in a live city, where excitement is rampant every minute of the twen-ty-four hours. How Bluffton would enjoy it. ’ At the office of Clark J. Lutz aa an early hour Tuesday afternoon the contract was signed and bond accepted by and between the Springfield Traction Company and Mr. Tubman, who was given the contract last week for the entire grade of the company’s lines between this city and Fort Wayne. The contractor will likely begin work next week, and while here will look up a good camping grounds along the line. He has a large force of hands and teams and they will come prepared to live as well as work. They will strike camp some place near the center and work both ways from camp. Mr. Tubman is an old contractor and knows all the kinks of the business. The grade between here and Wayne will be easy and the work will progress rapidly. He will complete it yet this year. On Wednesday evening of last week, at the home of James Hendricks and wife of Monroe, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Ida Mr^-Ben M. Smith, the hardware merchant of the firm of Hocker & Smith. At 7:30 the bride and groom took their place and the words which united them together as husband and wife were stiid by Rev. Jas. A. Sprague, pastor of the M. E. church of Monroe. The bride was very becomingly attired in a gown of pink albatross trimmed in white chiffon. After the ceremony a bounteous luncheon was served in three courses to the ■'■****•.' ,2 f and a few chosen friends, then repairing to the new home of the young people which is already furnished and prepared for their entrance upon home life. Mr. and Mrs. Smith enjoy the best wishes and congratulations of a large circle of friends. A representative of the Eckhart Carriage Company of Auburn, was in this city Tuesday with “999,” a gasoline automobile, which attracts much attention on account of its peculiar appearance. The machine looks like the handiwork of some blacksmith or carpenter who has procured the gearing and machinery of some mobile and with these constructed himself a machine complete. The bed is simple and not the least prepossessing but it’s an automobile just the same. The fact of ft is that “999” is simply a testing machine. The Eckhart Company has lately begun manufacture of automobiles and every engine '•that they put out goes through a 30.0 mile test. The jiew engines are placed on the frame of ' the testing machine and given a thorough try out. The Eckhart Company have not placed many machines on the market but all that are out seem to be giving good satisfaction and the company is doing at present a big business.

These Cool Evenings Remind us of the Necessity of a FALL TOP OVERCOAT «We are Showing a good variety in al! the New Effec t s and styles, in fine, all - wool materials* Prices, ... 56= to 512= Also some fine CRAVNETTES, RAIN -OR - SHINE COATS. ALL SUMMER GOODS GO AT WHOLESALE PRICE. See our Window for Spec- A K ial Good Things in i /\i N 1 O 25 Doz. Men’s and Boys’ Fine Shield Bow Ties, worth 25c, go at 10c each. GUS ROSENTHAL The Square Man. Decatur, Ind.

At Mt. Pleasant cemetery, on next Tuesday, August 25, those interested are requested to meet and help iu the work of cleaning it. This order is from the board of trustees. Milton Merril Grier the four months old child of Wm. Grier of near Rivarre died at 1:30 Monday at the home of John Welker in this city. Mrs. Grier and child were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Welker, when the baby took sick with acute indigestion, from the effects of which it died. The child was born March, 27, and had never been very well. Its death however was somewhat unexpected. Gay and Zwick t ook the baby to Rivarre that evening where the funeral was held at the U. B church Tuesday at ten o’clock. “The way to the heart is through the stomach,” though trite, is nevertheless a very true maxim, and that anything more tempting to this particular part of man’s anatomy could the Barkley reunion Tuesday, it is difficult to imagine. Men, women, boys and girls were present and perfectly at home, and it was like one large happy, family, gathered about the festive board. At one o’clock this afternoon two hundred members of the Barkley family had registered and perhaps half as many more were present. Samuel Barkley of Kumkle, Ohio, held the seat of honor as being the oldest member of the faimly. Samuel is seventyseven years old, and said today that he felt like he was seven. Mrs. J. Hart of this city, was the oldest lady present, she being seventyseven also. Oregon, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana and other states were represented. The table was one hundred feet long, six feet wide, and not an available spot on the entire space but what held some tempting dish. And those good things certainly disappeared at a marvelous rate, but there was always more to follow until every one was satisfied. Speeches were made by different persons after dinner, until four o’clock. Two members of the family, Elias Barkley and Mrs. Della Eady have died since the last reunion. This is the second annual j reunion of the family and eclipses' any similar event held here for j some time.

Construction work has been begun on the Van Camp improvements which are to be made at the foundry on Eighth street. The new shipping dock is being put up and the foundation has been built for the ware house. The fathers of our commonwealth met in continued session Tuesday evening. The bond of H. P. Streicher for the performance of his paving contract, was read to the council, and upon recommendation of city Attorney Beatty, was approved and spread on record. Upon inquiry by the marshal, the city attorney informed the council that automobiles are vehicles and regulated by the ordinance on vehicles, which limits the speed to six miles. Jurisdiction regarding public nuisance and weeds on the highway, was placed with the board of health and street commissioner. Stetler moved that all checks on unaccepted paving bids be returned to the contractors. Votes stood Stotler Weaver. Peterson, Corbett. Teepte, aye; roruyce, nay. In order to insure the return of his bond, Cal Miller had paid the expense of advertising. This was apparently unfair to him, and Peterson moved he be reimbursed the amount which he had paid. Six ayes were registered and on motion carried. To expedite matters contractor Streicher was authorized to grade all or any number of blooks on Fourth street at the same time. The city officers were ordered to make out their annual report up to September 1, 1903. On motion of Fordyce, Stetler was authorized to insure the hose, hose-carts, and other uninsured city property. The following bills were allowed: Wm. Jackson, police duty $3; Geo. Steele, water works $12.20; Abe Stoneburner, $1.50; Coffee and Mangold, $35; Buriss, Terrill Co., supplies sl2; Earl Adams $11.50; Jacob Buhler, $1.50; C. & E. railroad, freight on coal, $103.93; J. J. Glutting, hauling hose cart, $1.50; Horace Botthoff, pay roll, S2O; Logansport & Wabash Valley Gas Co., month of August, $230; W. H.’Baker $3; E. Beery, $3.20; Citizens Telephone Co., sl2; John Coffee, $31.80; 1 C. Helm. Mrs. Kern fire, $22.50; !Al Buhler. $14.90; Wm. Meyers, inspector. $24; Floyd Leßrun, $7.90; | A. E. Rose, $1.70. •