Decatur Democrat, Volume 47, Number 34, Decatur, Adams County, 29 October 1903 — Page 5

| Married by Rev. E. H. Pontius at his residence at 6:30 p. m. Oct. 20, 1903, Mr. Frank M. Railing and ujgs Nora Tricker, both from Washington township. Mrs. Frank Miller and daughter left Sunday evening for her home at Portland after spending a few days with Robert Blackburn and family. Thev leave in three weeks for California to make their future home. F. F. Anderson of Bluffton, who is one of the officers and was here during the district meeting of the W. R. C will leave Sunday for some point in Canada, where Tuesday he will be married. They will live in Bluffton. Mr. Anderson is well known to the Tester family in this city. In circuit court Monday Judge Erwin held a short session in which time the following business was transacted: Julius Haugk vs Adam and Mary Brown, notice by defendants for postponement of cause, and case set for November 4th. Nicholas Gasser vs L. W. A Luckeyetai., demurrer of both defendants overruled. Amos W. Gulick vs M. B. Wagers et al., submitted. Sale ordered and proceeds divided as ordered by court. C. J. Lutz appointed commissioner and bond of SB,OOO required. The circuit court record showed the following for Monday's business: School town of Geneva vs Logans port & Wabash Valley Gas Company, seperate demurrer to each paragraph of amended complaint filed and overruled. Michael Mcßrien vs George H. Kelley change of venue granted to Allen circuit court. Jane Acker vs W. D. Ayers et al, plea in abatement filed, rule to answer. Robert Blackburn vs John M. Burns, Henry Gunste appointed guardian and bond fixed at S2OO. State on relation of J. S. Bowers vs city of Decatur, appearance by Beatty for defendant, affidavit filed for change from Judge sustained. Mrs. Margaret Miller and daughter of Decatur, Ind., are visiting at Mr. Decker’s home at 2520 Santa Clara avenue. Mrs. Miller and Mr. Decker are brother and sister and have not met for 50 years. I hex will remain here a while and then go to Los Angeles.—Alemeda, [California, Daily Encinal. Mrs. Miller is Mrs. Robert Blackburns mother who made the long trip west to visit her sons Charles, John snd.Fred who live in California. She was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs Lam McConnel who will make then future home in Los Angeles. Another son of Mrs. Miller, Frank of Portland, is also arranging to move his family to California. A letter to Mrs. La Dolle Tuesday brought several kinds of relief from an anxiety that made her decidedly uncomfortable for several days. Her husband Fred C. LaDelle, who is with a Chicago theatrical bureau has been making his turn on a circuit that took him to San Antonia, Texas, and where he was quarantined on account of an epidemic of yellow fever. Alte three days in quarantine he r ® leased, from where he back frac o . to Chicago without further argument of the question. His con ia< with the Chicago syndicate w keep him constantly engage ( , ( . ing the winter, next week he being scheduled for Grand Rapids, ever he appeared upon his our was clearly the leading attract on and won signal applause o merit of his wonderful uispu J magic. His many Decatur friends will be glad to hear o n- • escape M. Antonia as well as his profession.

Henry Ostemer was seventy yearg old last Saturday and through the efforts of his good wife a big sur Prise was perpetrated upon him in the evening when about fifty neighbors and friends gathered. A <mod time resulted and the occasion was a most happy one. Dick Dalton, formerly in charge of the Erie section at this place visited over Sunday with friends in this city. Mr. Dalton is now trainman on the Erie, his run being from Huntington to Gallion. He is well pleased with is new work and it is predicted that he, in course of time, will be in charge of a train. A meeting of property owners interested in the Elm street sewer was held at the council'room Monday to arrange for paying their attorney. An agreement that each party should pay an amount equal to five ]>er cent of his assessment was entered into and a committee composed of William Louden and Frank Parrish was appointed to collect same. George A. Butler who was so badly hurt in a railway accident at Boone, lowa, four weeks ago is circulating a petition to raise fund with which to buy an artificial arm and leg. It requires $122.50 and our citizens should help him. He will appreciate anything you give and is anxious to get able to work. While in the army he was shot in the left side at the battle of Poilcy Pass and receives a pension of six dollars a month, not sufficient for him to live on. Mrs. Gerard Kohn was in the city Saturday and as a consequence is looser about eighteen dollars. She was walking down Monroe street and stopped near the alley at the rear of the Holthouse, Schulte & Co’s., store to tie her shoe string. Carlessly she laid her pocket book down and went away forgetting it. A few moments afterward she re turned but the wallet was gone. It contained seventeen dollars in cash and an order for $1.05 on the Boston store. Mrs. Kohn felt very badly over her loss and will pay liberal reward if the pocket book is returned to her or to this office. L. G. Ellingham attended the funeral of Samuel E. Morss at Fort Wayne Saturday. He was well acquainted with Mr. Morss, having known him for many years and associatedwith him at various newspaper and political meetings. The funeral services proper were held at Indianapolis Friday afternoon at five o’clock and the party left for Fort Wayne at seven o'clock Saturday. Immediately after the arrival of the train at 11:30 Saturday the cortege proceeded to Lindenwood cemetery where short services were conducted jby Rev. Brown of Indianapolis and Rev. Moffett of Fort Wayne. But little business was transacted in circuit court today but affairs are expected to brighten up by tomorrow when the case of Samantha Cassel vs Joseph D. Beery, a $5,000 breech of promise suit begins and a large number of witnesses have been subpoened. The records for today show the following: Henry Nelosn vs John S. Bowers.demurrer filed by defendant overruled. Jane Acker vs Walter D. Ayers and E. C Peltz, demurrer filed to plea in abatement. William D. Reinehart vs Jessie E. Mooro et al, David E. Smith appointed guaridian ad lien for Effie, Elzey, Martin Elzey and Verdiene Rinehart, default as to Jesse and Isaac Moore, Bertha and Solomon Sheets. John S. Bowers vs City of Decatur, cause assigned to John M. Smith for trial. Rev. and Mrs. B. Earl Parker of Evanston. 111., arrived at 3.24 yesterday for a several days visit with the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs J D Hale and other relatives and friends. J. S. Peterson ed a telegram Tuesday announcing the news that they would accept the invitation of Decatur friends for a visit here. The couple as formerly stated left here Friday eveS to’attend the Maud Adams at Fort Wayne and telegraphmorning that they were married. They will r C °l (l, h^ vounK society j f were placed in aca b ae in . scription- - .-Maud Adams was 6X^ r —Married and glad of it,’ good, Marrieu Mrs “Services tomg ago one lightning exchange artists, etc.

Col. Clinton Ferry, of Tacoma, M ashington, is expected to arrive in the city next week for a short visit with his aged mother and sister, the latter being Mrs. W. W. P. McMillen. Mr. lerry is on his way for an extended absence in Europe, which country he frequently visits.' He is a wealthy resident of Tacoma where he owns valuable real estate, mining and other interests. About twenty people participated in a birthday surprise on Mrs. John Kern Monday ev’g in honor of her twenty fourth birthday. The event was an enjoyable one and Mrs. Kern was the recipient of several pretty presents. Progressive pedro was the principal form of amusement and first prizes were taken by Mrs. J. B. Meibers and Mrs. Lee Vance, while boobies went to Misses Mayme Deininger and Bertha Voglewede. The pleasures likewise included delicious refreshments. Katharine B. Sisemore has filed a. complaint for a divorce against her husband, George W. Sisemore, in the superior court and it will be heard this term of court. Mrs. Sisemore is white and her husband colored, and their marriage at Portland two years ago created a great deal of surprise. The wedding also resulted in the arrest of Albert Milton, of this city on a charge of perjury, but the charge was later dismissed. The complaint was taxen away by the attorney and the causes of action are unknown. It was not learned when they separated, but it occurred recently.—Marion Leader. Willis Johnson, who lives on the S. B. Fordyce farm east of town lost his crop of potatoes in a hurry Thursday and no doubt has the opinion that some theives have no principle whatever. He had hurried the potatoes a short distance from the house and supposed they were safe for the winter. Last night he heard a noise near the house and slipping quietly out discovered a wagon into which two men were calmly loading his potatoes. He returned to get his shot gun but was too late for before he could get out again the rig had gone and so had every blessed potatoe. It is supposed to have been the work of local talent. William C.Reinking one of Union township best known citizens died Sunday at ten o’clock after an illness of over a year.He was afflicted with cancer of the mouth and for nearly two months had not tasted a morsel of food, being kept alive only by liquids. He was born in Union township and had lived there all his ilfe. He was a kind neighbor and his freinds are almost innumerable. He was forty-eight, years, eight months and six days old. About fifteen months ago a cancerous growth on the jaw bone began to trouble him an he immediately began treatment for same but to no effect, he finally became bedfast, death coming as a relief to his lon",suffering. The wife and six children the oldest a. sOii or twenty years survive. The funeral services will be held from the Blakey church at one o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Interrment at the Blakey cemetery As was predicted, the production of Kathleen Mavoureengiven under the auspicies of the C. Y. M. S. Club -was a success, from every stand point. At precisely 8:20 oclock the curtain arose and exposed to the actors and actresses a full house but nothing could abash the company and they carried through their parts with such ease and grace that even their most ardent supporters were surprised, everything went off smoothly and praises for the company were heard from all parts of the house. The company was one that had been carefully selected and was evenly balanced throughout, and each and everyone carried his or her part through as an old veteran. Too much credit cannot be given to Henry Thomas as he was their director from the start and under his skillful hand and guidance the show was a success, he also play ing the part of Bernard Kavanugh. As stated last evening much credit must also be given to Miss Kate Mylott as Kathleen Mavoureen and Frank Wemhoff as Terence O'Moore, as the parts played by them were long and tedious ones, but nevertheless they handled them with ease. Summing it all up the show was a howling success and should they ever repeat Hie performance they wilTlie greeted by a large and enthusiastic audience. ■*>. djt’ •if. w

The best Caps for Heavy Duck aud Mackintosh Work - least money ing Coats, worth $1.60 go at $1.19 each ® ® * Gus Rosenthal’s Store News Endless variety of little fellows’ top coats, in the belt, with vTT hood; box and reef style, from SI.OO to $7.00. -.. ~~ M , M I \ Special sale on high-grade mufflers. A S he) . I ! ’ I | 50 doz. of the Ways Mufflers, in all-wool and mercerized ■ I I silk, well worth 75c, go at 25c a piece. I 25 doz. fine dress shirts, in French piques, percale. Burl iil' pleated and plain bosoms, worth $1.50, go this week » ■ firafl (JT at SI.OO. rut* Preis, Levy A Co. f Overcoats — The best overcoats for the least money, shown here. See them before buying. All goods guaranteed as represented, or your money back. For the most reliable in our line, call on Gus Rosenthal, The Square Man Decatur, Indiana •20 doz. left of the 50c Undershirts, 50 doz. 10c sox, the heavy kind, go at that go at 30c a P a * r

“Mrs. Henry Barnett and children desire in this way to express their thanks for the sympathy and kindness rendered them in their recent sorrow. J. S. Bowers, a Decatur capitalist has come to relief of the Cincinnati Bluffton & Chicago road and expects in a few days to have raised enough money on his credit to put the road on its feet. Mr. Bowers is rated as worth between forty and fifty thousand dollars and he can it is beleived furnish enough money to complete the road into Pennville. Mr. Bowers is the man who recently bought the Crowe farm at Balbec on which is one of the main objects of the road. He is anxious To get a^tme^jiri-avw.tr" ing the gravel to this cityjso that he can deliver it to the Lake Erie and Chicago & Erie. Superintendent Russell and Mr. Bowers were at Petroleum today having driven through from Portland and they stated here that all arrangements had been made to resume work and that inside a few days everything would be going the same as before. —Bluffton News. Up to a late hour Wednesday Fred'Koenig who was the successful bidder on the construction of the P. Holthouse ditch, had failed to appear at the auditor s office, w ith his bond, and the county auditor abandoned hope and decided to readvertise the same. He set the date ot the next sale at Monday November 16, when it is expected that a better results will be the outcome. Next to Mr. Koenig’s bid there were several close bids and the auditor Jwith wisdom decided that more money could be saved to those assessed, by another sale. It will at least give better satisfaction, and permit of no assumption of favor iteism. The early date November 16, will in no way interfere with the work of constructing this gigantic piece of ditch work, in which so many are interested. No particular reason is assigned to Mr. Koenig’s appear and file his bond for the completion of the work he argeed to do for the stipulated sum of S6OOO. There was about SIOOO difference between his bid and his nearest competitors and it is thought that part of this can be saved hr another sale.

A very pleasant society event was the afternoon party given Tuesday by Mrs. Morrison and Miss i Studabaker at their home on North Fourth street for Miss Irwin of Wheeling, Va., and Miss Minnie Day of Marion. A new form of amusements was a medley of games playing progressively, there being five tables, at each one of which a different game was indulged in. The affair was exceedingly, interesting and was thoroughly enjoyed by each and every guest" Mrs. Dorwin proved the most skillful and was awarded a box of delicious candy, while Miss Minnie Orvis was presented with a bag of chestnuts as the consolation, she having scored the smallest number of points. f’? 1 ..fih.ree. course luncheon was nicely served and the ladiMffl' still praising their part of the program. Thirty one guests enjoyed the hospitalities of the MorrisonStudabaker home and the affair was one of the most pleasant given during the fall season. A call will soon appear signed by John W. McKean, chairman of the democratic county central committee, calling for a meeting of said committee to set a time for the holding of the next democratic county primary. It is ilkely that the committee will meet November 28, and that the primary will take place some six weeks after, bringing it the first or second week in January. The principal contest will be that k of auduor for which there are already mentioned as candidates, Henry Lankanau. H. A. Fristoe, Mayor Coffee, C. D. Lewton, Thomas Baltzell and Phililp Schug. Other officers to be voted for next year are sheriff, surveyor, prosecutor and two commissioners. Owing to the extension of Treasurer Voglewede’s term, the contest for this office will be delayed two years longer. The last legislature gave him a year extra which extends his term of office until December 31, 1906. and his successor will be elected in November of that year. The same is true of clerk of the court, the successor to clerk-elect David Gerber being elected in 1908, as is also the county recorder. In addition to those mentioned there will also be nominated at this coming primary a trustee and assessor fer each township in the county.

Drilling has begun on the William Baughman farm near the St. Paul chruch in this township. If no bad luck ensues by the latter part of next week the well will be completed and the fate of that territory for crude oil will be known. Ths land owners in that vicinity as well as others are already manifesting a lively interest in the outcome of this test, and wii] watch developments, in the hope that a gusher will be found. Should the well prove a good one it will develop a large bunch of leases owned by the company who have the sand to put this well down. A beautiful wedding was solemnized at St. Marys Catholic church at eight o’clock Wednesday, when - united in the ! holy bonds, Miss Louisa Schurger and Mr. Frank Kurber. A large number of friends, for the young people are both very popular, attended the ceremony. The bride wore a handsome gown of white silk, the groom the conventional black. Miss Rosa Kurber, sister of the groom was bridesmaid and Mr. Fred Schurger, brother of the ' bride was groomsman. Immediate. Ily after the ceremony, the happy I wedding party drove to the home of j the bride’s parents, a. mile west of 1 the city enjoyed a bounteous dinner. This evening a dance will be given in honor of the newly wedded couple ■ and is sure to lie an enjoyable climax to the day’s events. Mrs. Kurber is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schurger, is pretty, clever and popular. Mr. Kurber is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kurber of Union township and is a well known . and hustling young farmer. Hisi' I progressiveness is shown from the fact that he has a cozy new home built, furnished and ready for his i bride. They will be at home in a few days in Union township. The : Democrat extends heartiest congratulations and good wishes for the future to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kurber The out of town guests were Mrs Kate Schurger of Delphos. Elmer Rohr and wife of Hoagland, Alber Schurger and wife of Monroeville Henry Sorg and wife Hesse Castle Kate and John Wilhelm of Lima Ohio, Nick Lang of Gas City, Clar and Emma Harber of Waynt