Decatur Democrat, Volume 47, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 19 November 1903 — Page 5

hi a FRISTOE’S | BSmoke I ■House I S for all kinds of ® E Tobacco I ME„„ Cigars .... I ■ft', have more Brands to Se-B ■■ki t from than any house ■ in the City. J? I AL FBISTOE. | East side 2d St . opp, court house /fJton't miss two jweeks clearance w h there are bargains at Gus ®K'o men were seen Sunday even Hingkn the neighborhood of Ed MoseSith a two horse team and Wagon wid chicken crates loaded thereen.l The outfit was a suspicious looking one and when seen one was coming from Ed Moses’s (Kl-en coop. 'The men became gened and hurridly drove piS, The whole neighborhood is aised over the fact as this theiviog 1 as been going on for some time and it would not be safe to see parties there again. » HB 1 ” Muncie Herald says: “A pfcidelphia union lias decided that it H contrary to tho rules of the U®m to permit the good wife to meipd the clothes of the husband. SBlccorilance with this ruling the Hwife will have to become a member off] tailor's union or be subject to gjfci cot t should she attempt to do anv repair work on. the basement . ofijer husband’s trousers or mend a Ent in the back of his coat. In of the fact there is no sock union in most towns she I still have the privilege of socks.” us help you pick your holi- , day presents* for* the men folks. Gk! Rosenthal. C. Y. M. S. Club will give 14 big dance at their club rooms on Thanksgiving night Nov., 26th. The toys are not spareing [expense to make this dance an occasion to 5 B be long remembered by the dance i I goers of this city. The music will I ®jf rnished by the’Fristoe's and | Miller's rag time orchestra and yfc know what that means. The I boy- will issue their invitations j soon and a great number of out of I tarn society is expected and if you | Auld be one of the luckey one's to I r®eive an invitation, dont’ miss it. I toys are swell entertainers as | one knows but in this one | otlasion they’ are trying to outshine ** | is passing four | petitions to have more macadamiz- | 0| reads built in Monroe township h his mail road. One is to conII a ® Ct r4ie Oak Grove and Pleasant | Va ley macadam road with the !> ■ nship line between Monroe and |> Bine Creek townships, another is | to< onnect the Oak Grove and Pleas’Bßr Valley macadam road with the MBnroe townhsip Central macadam | an other the Monroe Central jßßcadam road with the C. E. Bol- | Higer macadam road and last is to I rui from the C. E. Bolinger road to I the township line between Monroe ■ ■*’ French townships. All roads to be along the American telell Staph line, passing one mile south I WMonroe. i 81-00 for $1.50 work coats during If W 1 ’ wee k sale at Gus Rosenthal’s. I ■The main offices of the Fort I and Springfield Traction I W n l )an y was a busy place Monday are being received for elecI - equipment of the big central house to be located here. I Bpresentatives of the Weston Electric Company, Pittsburg. Petibone Co., New York, I CBneral Electric Co., Schenectady, ■ BY., are in the city to give bids I °l the plant. Sea]< d bids were fi'ed I 'were opened Tuesday, when | th' contract was let. The coip|BHE V are pushing their affairs along I ra Pidly as possible and specificaI ■ lls of the power house and other J ■‘Mings will be' ready within a I days. The company opened I stone quarry on the Robison I last week and the crusher was I ■‘‘ted Monday, taking out stone to along the tracks and the I B’l'v nss - The bids were received I ■ ''■ H. Fledderjohann.

missionary convention. The beautifulXethodist church never looked more inviting than now, when the-Twentieth Annual convention of the North Indiana ConferenceHoineMissionary society is holding sway. The auditorium is tastefully decorated with palms, ferns and national colors. The convention began at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon, with greeting by Mrs. W. H. Daniel, district president, devotionals by Mrs. Retts, solo, Mrs. B. J. Rice, hearty greeting by Mrs. Chas. Dicer of the Presbyterian church, greeting by Mrs. Mercer of the Christian church, duet Misses Josephine Niblick and Lucile Bryson. Then came the reports of the corresponding secretaries as follows: Reports of Corresponding Secretarry, Mrs. L. 11. Bunyan, Richmond, Ind.—“ This Annual Conference makes my 18 years of service in the Home Missionary Society of Northern Indiana Conference and today I make my report as conference secretary for the ninth time, and it is with gratitude in my heart to my Heavenly Father that He has given me health and a desire to do this little service for Him. We hate not made great strides but a steady, gradual growth. The foreign mission work as a whole rests entirely upon the work done by the Home Missionary Societies. We can not hesitate nor falter but press onward. We have 63 auxiliaries with a membership of 2179,having gained 120. We have three auxiliaries whohave over 100 members, Elkhart is the banner, having 148 members. Muncie 118, Marion 116. We have three with 75 and over, and eight that have 50 and over. The mite box in the home has been a constant reminder of the need of funds and has put more money into the treasury than ever before, $606.71. Over #2,000 worth of supplies have been sent to our needy fields. Our outlook is bright and promising. To the conference was appointed as follows: General fund . $3,000 Student Aid 450 Special fund 1,2C0 T0ta154,650

This is an increase over last year to the general fund of $629.86. The year just closing has been full of duties and with these duties three has been pleasure and blessing.” This most excellent report was received and highly praised by the President. Mrs. H. W. Daniel. Report of treasurer, Mrs. J. W. Vail. —Amount of receipts from all sources of the four quarters from Oct 1. 1903 to Oct. 15, 1904 $4443.66 Total am’t of disbursments 4266.02 Amount on hands $ 182.64 Increase over year $ 45.72. Report received with applause. Reports of district corresponding secretary, Fort Wayne district, Mrs. A. B. Cline, Bluffton: Membership of Auxiliaries .342 B Met>> Members of Circles. .. 107 Members of Band 28 Members of Reading Circle. .. 28 Members of Mother’s Jewels .279 Mrs. J. J. Todd and Mrs. J. P. Hale of Bluffton died during the year and were efficient works in the society. Subscribers to Home Missions 94. Goshen district, Mrs. A. J. Gemhart, Mishawaka: Membership of Auxilaries 466 Members added this year .. 54 Members of Circles Members of Bands 59 Members of Reading Circle.... 17 Mother’s Jewels. I- 6 Mr. H. J. Beyerle of Goshen died, a beloved and devoted husband. Subscribers of Home Missions 155. Total of Conference treasurer $935.85. Kokomo district,Mrs.Loretta Barnett, Logansport. Read by Mrs. Gregg: Membership of Auxilaries.... 381 Members' added ; ' 4 ‘ Members of Circle added 51 Members of Mother Jewel 67 Subscribers to Home Mission 129 Reports were not all handed in. Miscellaneous business.—Minutes of called meeting at Noblesville were read and by requests from over tho Conference tho time of Conference Convention was asked to be changed to come before the National Convention which would go into effect after this year. A committee consisting of a member from each district was appointed and asked to report. 9 Kokomo District, Mrs. Gregg Muncie- District Mrs. Mitoheß Fort Wayne District Mrs. Mells 1 Mrs. Gernhart Goshen Di«*ict . prxrlon Elkhffrt District Mrs. Harlo ,

Wabash District. .. .Mrs. Thomas Richmond District. .'.Mrs. Runyan The results of executive board recommends a semi-annual meeting and have it during the session of the annual conference. Also that the Conference birthday lie observed and that a special program be arranged and prepared for May 24. That a Conference secretary be elected to. look after the conference literature. COMMITTEES § Literature—Mrs. Thomas of Marion. Enrollment—Mrs. Chalmer Schafer, Miss Mary Myers, Mrs. John Niblick, Mrs. Rev. White. By Lsyys—Con ference Secretary and the Conference Corresponding Secretary. Resolutions—Mrs. Bennet(, Mrs. Gracy, Mrs. Dan Beery, Mrs. T. C. Neal, Mrs. L. M. Hunt. Finance—Mrs. Coverdale, Miss M. C. Whitestine. Press-Conference Secretary and two assistant local reporters. Place for next Convention—Mrs. C. E. White, Mrs. Burke. EVENING SESSION 7:30 p. m. Mrs. D. M. Woods conducted devotionals ; anthem by choir; address of welcome by Rev. J. C. White for the church and Mrs. D. Studabaker for auxiliary. Tho music by the Fort Wayne district quartette received hearty applause and they responded with another number later in the evening. Tho anniversary address by Miss Bertha Fowler of Chicago, was one of the best lectures ever heard in our city and the large audience appreciated her true sayingsand the happy way in wLich she expressed them. She spoke of the Home Missions and the great and noble work which the women of the church are earnestly and prayerfully accomplishing. She spoke of the colored man, who though blacji has a soul the same as a white and after all it's the “man” not the negro we want to save. In a similar way she com pared the poor white man of the south fifty years behind times, the Indian, fiends of Chinatown, Mormons of Utah, anarchists, Klondikers. and people of city slums and even the degraded of our own cities. The evening's program closed with a vocal solo by Mr.Ernsbergcr, “One Sweetly Solemn Thought.”

MORNING SESSION. Meeting opened at B:3o.Dev otional was led by Mrs. Reel. Minutes of yesterday’s session were read and approved. Pages to Conference secretary were elected as follows: Misses Beery, Myers, Bryson, Niblick, Blosser. A committee composed of Mrs. Bunyon and Mrs. Vail with the assistance of five other ladies were asked, to look over the treasurers book donated by Mrs. J. W. Vail to the Home Missionary Society of the North Indiana Conferencejand give full report to the National Official Board at Cincinnati. Mite Boxes, Mrs. Minnie larwin, Elkhart: Fort Wayne District .. . sJ’>B.ss Goshen District banner 210.10 Muncie District 75.72 Wabash District 59.32 Richmond District 96.79 Kokomo District 11.07 Total . . .'5627.55 Last year $604.00 Increase $23.55 Secretary of supplies. Mrs U. A. Harland, Portland: Fort Wayne district $251.55 Goshen district 302:51 Kokomo district 420.85 Muncie district, banner . 591.80 Richomnd district 473.12 Wabash district 237.21 Total $2281.04 Marked increase over last year Election o’’ Officers, President— Mrs. W. H. Daniel, Fort Wayne. Vice Presidents —Mrs. Retts, Monroeville; Mrs. Neal, Hartford City. Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Bunyon, Richmond. Recording Secretary—Mrs. M. Beiger, Wishawaka. Treasurer —Mrs. J. W . Vail, Decatur. Commitee on time of the Conference recommends the District Meeting to be held early in the fall, ConferenceUonvention follow and lead up to the National Convention. Rejxjrts of National Convention by Mrs. J. W. Vail and Mrs. Bunyon were given this afternoon. Jake Martin takes this way in informingjtbe man who stole his galvanized iron wash tub that he knows who it was and if he does not return the same, he will notify the officers concerning him.

Warm hands 5 cents a pair for 10 cent canvas gloves at Gus Rosenthals. Having decided to further increase my knowledge and prepare myself for special work. I take this method of thanking my many friends-and patrons in and around Geneva for ulljheir kindness and favors shown me. It is with a feeling of regret,that I leave Geneva after having met and associated with so many good people who are always willing to aid and assist a stranger. It has been a source of great satisfaction to me to be among Geneva people as long as I have and feel the friend ly spirit shown me and trust that I maj’ have the opportunity of_ again being among and associating with the Geneva people. Thanking you all, remain most respectfully, L. J. Hughs, M. D.—Geneva Herald. Dr. Hughes has not yet decided where he will locate, so we are informed. Follow the crowd to Gus Rosenthals for bargins during the two weeks clearance sale The hunting season is not so far advanced that some advice to the wouldbe hunterwill not come amiss. Here are some facts dihat it will be wise to remember: Do not hunt Sunday. It is unlawful to kill any game on that day. Do not kill rabbits between Oct. 1 and Nov. 10 exceptwith a rifle. Do not go on any man's premisse without a permit. Do not secure a license to shoot from November 10 to December Ist but be sure and have one when you desire to shoot out of game season. Do not forget that squirrels are protected and it is unlawful to kill them after the last day of the year or before November 10th. Do not shoot more quail than you can use for the law is very strict in regard to selling the same and the deputy game wardens throughout the state here received a bulletin instructing them to pay part icular attention to this clause. Do not shoot more than 25 quail a day, but on this clause one does not stand a chance of being convicted.

Harry Ehrsman day porter at the Murray Hotel proved himself a hero and a young fellow with a lot of nerve, Tuesday, when he exposed himself to a team of runaway horses on Third street. It seems as if tho owner of the team left them along the road while he went to do some shopping, when all at onco the team started and were tearing along at a high rate of speed. Harry, seeing the animals, hastened to the side of the road and made a grab at the bridle, and in this way brought the horses to a standstill, the owner in the meantime came up and asked Harry what he had done and where the lines were, to which Harry answered, "I suppose they are dragging in the mud.” The owner upon hearing this cursed the plucky little fellow and told him that all he would have nad ro do' w€S'to arc? the team would have stoppeil. SuCh was the man’s appreciation for the kindness done him. The next time an accident of this kind happens the team ought be allowed full sway and break up his outfit for him. and ho thereafter would probably appreciate kindness and a good deed in the future. The, gentlemen who last week were looking over Decatur's advantages for manufacturing pm']--, stt were here again Tuesday night,and while the matter is yet undecided, yet it need be no surprise if the ad dition of a furniture factory be added to the city’s industries. The Lynch building was visited and with a few additions it can be made to well serve the purposes. The company manufacture tablesand all kinds of kitchen furniture and have a ready market for their output. A change in location is desired to secure better shipping facilities, insurance, an increase in their output, &c. The future of *he company is certainly bright and with the advantages that Decatur could offer they would be sure to expand their business and prosper. The free light and free taxes also appealed to their wisdom. The two gentlemen who were here left over the Clover Leal, carring with them a very favorable impression of our beautiful and prosperous little city. If they conclude to come here sufficient money will lie advanced to move them and their plant from Tremont, Ohio and if they can make money with the disadvantages of their presenKlocation, they can doubl® their protfis here. They employ at present about thirty people.

Time to Think OF YOUR Holiday Presents FOR THE MEN FOLKS They are easiest Bought when You come here for them. There is a Better and Larger Assortment than you ever expected to see, in Men's and Boys' Fine Caps ■Mufflers, 25c to S3OO. Neckwear, 10c to $1.50. Shirts, 50c to $2.00. Hosiery, fine Lisle and wool, Dress and Driving Gloves, Suspenders, one in a box, 25c up to $1.50. Smoking Jackets, $4.00 to SIO.OO. Suit Cases, $1.25 to $20.00. Umbrellas, Handkerchiefs, (linen and silk) Gentlemen’s Jewelry, and many more of the most desirable things. Come early while selection is complete, and let us help you. Gus Rosenthal The Square Man Decatur, Indiana

’Squire Smith’s court is the scene of quite a legal fray Monday on a case entitled the State of Indiana against Lizzie Wagner for insult. Edna Kaischbaum was the prosecuting witness and the one who preferred the charge. She stating that Mrs. Wagner came purposely to the school house which is situated in district No. seven in Washington township and upbraided, tormented, scolded and insulted her and that she did all of the above act in front of the whole school. About fifteen witnesses were subpoened and testified. After well the evidence given S’quire Smith rendered a decisioq of acquital. Hundreds of pension bills, private and of a general character, have already been presented to both houses of congress. Although spasmodic attempts have been made to shut oft private pension legislation, n is evident that such bills be passed for years to come unless a ser \ f<’ : s*' Ax hiw is enacted. Two pension bills introduced in the house during the past week have attracted attention. One of them proposed a service pension law and the other a limited service pension. The large number of bills on the subject of service pension and the indorsement of the policy by Grand Army posts indicates u that there is strong sentiment for such a law. One of the bills in question provides that all soldiers who have reached the age of sixty-three years shall be paid not less than sl2 a month. The other, offered by Representative Hemenway ot the First Indiana district provides that all honorably discharged soldiers and sailors who served at least ninety days in the military or naval shall be entitled to receive a pension of sl2 a month and that the army record of such soldier shall be ’he only voucher necessary to entitle him to such pension. The bill also grants a pension of sl2 a month to widows whose incomes do not exceed sl2 a month. This bill was introduced at the last session by Representative Hemenway at the request of old soldiers in Indiana and the First district member has received hundreds of of indorsement.

They wonder how we can do'it 5.0 cent Ways mufflers for 25 cents at Gus Rosenthals. The regular meeting of the City Council was held Tuesday evening, Mayor Coffee presiding and members Peterson, Teeple, Fordyce, Weaver and Corbett present. Clerk Hower read the minutes of the meeting of November 3rd. and 10th. which were approved. By a unanimous vote it was decided to extend the time of completing Fourth and Mon roe brick pavements until January Ist. The petition of L. A. Graham », wgjr from Monroe to Adams, five feet wide and next to curb was presented and adopted. The city engineer was instructed to draw plans and specifications for the sidewalks. The specifications for the sidewalk on North Fourth street were filed and adopted. The street commissioner was ordered to give no tice to property owners on north Fourth street that they complete sidewalks before December 18 or the contracts for same will be let to highest bidder by city. George E. Steele, water work's superintendent filed his report. The city clerk filed his annua] report. Both were approved. The petition of the Commercial Club was filed and a motion was carried tendering a vote of thanks to the Club for the interest taken in the city’s welfare and the peaceable adjustment of pub lie matters. Mr. Corbett moved that the sewer committee and the enginer be instructed to investigate Elm street sewer affair and if necessary to employ some one to assist them and motion carried. Bills were allowed as follows: Sunday Creek Coal Co., $53.37, Eugene Christen $35, Fort Wayne Oil Supply Co. $29.37 Sunday Creek Co., coal $73.35 John Coffee salary $45.83, H. Botthoff labor S2O, G. R. & I. railway freight $41.20, John Coffee pay roll $43.27, A. Van Camp labor $121.80, John Thomas labor $44.82, Henry Coffee labor $4 50. John E. King labor $10.23 S. Spangler rent SB, Telephone Co.. $7,05, A-. J. Teeple poilce $7.50 C. & E . railway freight $201,42, John Elick tilo $7.88, Amos Gillig labor $lB, M. J. Mylott pay roll $41.50, James Fristoe labor S2O.