Decatur Democrat, Volume 47, Number 50, Decatur, Adams County, 18 February 1904 — Page 2

ps. canadal I Ophthalmic Specialist. 1 ■ Practice limited to the oorrec- & ■ tion of defects of the eye. Glasses ■ ■ fitted to relieve strain, with its ■ ■ numerous functional symptoms: ■ B to improve vision and for loss of ■ ■ accommodation due to age. Mi B REFERENCES THE BEST. B B At Dr. Coverdale’s office, at g ■ Decatur, Ind., 8 First Tuesday each month A. R. Bell left Tues, morning for Denver, Colorado to visit for a short time with his wife and daughter. At a meeting of the directors of the Decatur cemetery’ Tues. Horace Bothoff was elected as sexton and will begin duties at once. He will move the first of next week, according to present arrange rnents. The firm of Beery & Hothouse will have another of their famous sales at their stables one week from next Saturday. This sale will include nothing bnt native horses purchased in this, Wells and Huntington counties. Miss Rose Christen, Friday evening entertained the Friday Night Club at her home on Adams street, and from all reports a very pleasant time was had by all present. The eveningwas whiled away’ byplaying pedro at which Mrs. A. E. Rose excelled and was awarded the first prize., while Miss Gertrude DeVoss was lucky to capture the booby. Miss Rose served her guests with a fine three course lunch. A number of outside guests were present and Miss Christen proved herself a fine hostess and at a late hour all departed. The National Bank has received a sample of the new souvenir coin issued by the government for the St. Louis Worlds’ exposition. It is certainly a beautiful and appropriate one, excelling any previous, similar issue, being a gold dollar, and comes either in the form of a j scarf pin or a bangle. There are two issues, one bearing the face of McKinley and the other of Jefferson. The coin sells for three dollars and while this price may seem a little high it should be rememered that the present value of a gold dol-; lar is nearly that much. It is safe to say that the price will advance rather than decrease, especially after the limited number coined. Ina lonesome country graveyard, five miles from Louisville, the New Albany Ledger says, there is an old | vault on whose rusty door may be | seen the words, ‘’Zachary Taylor, died 1850.” Here in this lonely spot overgrown with vines and weeds, and visited by less than a dozen people a year, is the tomb of a president of the United States, ■ neglected, almost forgotten, yet there are men living who remember the time when his name was heard as frequently as Roosevelt’s is heard now. He was the hero of the Mexi ' can war, commanded the American army from its entry into Mexico i and in all its fights between the, Texas border and Monterey, including the bloodiest battle of the | war.—Buena Vista and Reseode I a Palma.—Ligonier Banner.

SiSßtal As. food MDsKS 1 t A v —,hi f product corn 38cS/ r i'..¥* I |v i| v/V®*n J heads the list of /jNs J f Ji*"' grains in nutritive elements, IJ 7 1 »■ Jr necessary to human sustenance. The / /rrjl B ivlw process of extracting and retaining SjH jU these valuable food properties have made W BSI CORN SYRUP IB El/vlvlk The Great Spread for Daily Bread. gW/Wm Wte*J-WIW a golden syrup so good, pure and wholesome ffl mIwTiW that infant, invalid or dyspeptic can eat it JMaMredlhf with safety. It’s a table delight for &F* jK- Mjf morning, noon or night. Coaxes the appetite and makes you eat. Sold 3x?Jk at grocers. 10c. 25c and 50c tins. APi&X Bam CORN PHQDUeTS COMPANY. 4 E rk an<l *' h ' ca ® o f ' J

S. A. Roop of R. R.No. 6 presented the carrier, Mr. Engle with a nice large basket of apples. The jury in the case against A.E. Herrick, tried yesterday, returned a verdict at 5:30 Monday, after two hours deliberation, finding him guilty and fixing his punishment at a fine of thirty-five dollars and costs. He was charged with selling liquor on Sunday, the case being on a grand jury indictment The docket contains another case against Mr. Herrick for selling to a minor. “There has never been a time when the ground was so evenly and perfectly’ covered with snow, and the wheat was as well protected, as just before this thaw came, ’ said State Statistician Johnson Monday. “As wo have said if we have only the best of weather from now on the wheat crop will be only fair. The dry weather in the fall seriously injured the crop all over the state, especially’ in the southern part. The northern counties had more rain, but it came after the damage had been done. Mrs. John S. Peterson entertained the Young Matrons Club and a few other guests Friday afternoon, in a delightful and charming manner. A valentine puzzle, game of pit and other amusements were included, as was also a most delicious luncheon. In each napkin was inserted a beautiful valentine as a souvinier of the occasion. Among the guests present, other than club members were Miss Katherine Miesse, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Shea, Mrs. Samuel Acker, Mrs. E. A. Rose, Mrs. C. O. France, and Miss Grace Peterson. At the game of pit, highest honors were taken by Mrs. Rosa. Noah Brandyberry and wife of Boulder, Colorado, are here visiting the former’s parents, Jesse Brandy - ; berry’ and numerous other relatives. | Mr. Brandyberry will be remembered by many of our people, his acquaintances with the writer being during his pastorate of the Methodist church at Geneva, at which place he was widely known and most thoroughly reverenced. His I residence in Colorado dates back some ten years or longer, since which time he has succeeded in cornering a good share of this j world's goods and can now live in I ease and luxury for his remaining life. Himself and wife will spend | some time here visiting their many ! relatives and friends. Now that another factory is known to be seeking a location. Decatur might have a chance to step in and secure it. The Hughes Boiler works of Marietta, Ohio., want.- to locate in this part of the | country and is looking with longing eyes ar Penn ville. They have even gone to the point of asking the C. B. &C. if they would look with favor upon such a project. i The road has assured them that it would. The plant said to have I an equipment valued aS 10000 and I is not asking much in the way of I I concessions. Good railroad facilities seem to be the impci taut point. Decatur has three g >.d railway lines the best trade 'enter to the world and besides th:.- ,ff -r of free light and water for five -ears and i exemption from city taxation. If this company wants to I <'ate in the best town on earth they wil come to Decatur.

Henry Erhart was quite badly injured yesterday and may loose his eye sight as a result. He was running an engine for Nick Eiting, engagedin sawing wood. While repairing the enigne a valve blew out. throwing sand and samll particles of iron dust into Henrys Jface, with terrific force. He was taken home and Dr. McMillen called who dressed the wounds. The patient is but little better today and is suffering considerable. It canndt yet be said whether or not he will recover his sight. Mrs. W. A. Keubler entertained twenty guests Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. J. B. Reuss of Fort Wayne at an old fashioned pedro party. The house was beautifully decorated for the occassion and if all reports are true the afternoon was pleasantly spent. In the contest Mrs. Frank Crawford and Mrs. John Mougey were the successful aspirants while Mrs. J. B. Reus and Mrs. Roy Archbold were forced to content themselves with the boobies. During the afternoon a fine luncheon was served to which all departed to their respective homes voting Mrs. Keubler an admirable entertainer.

By request of a subscriber we publish the following: On January the 18th at the home of Mr. Frederick Hess in Springvale township, Emet county, Michigan occurred the wedding of their daughter Miss Freda Hess to Charles Neuenschwander of the same place. A number of guests were present at the wedding and all enjoyed a very good time and after wishing the young couple a happy life all departed for their homes in the early morning. Both Mr. Neuenschwander and Miss Hess are well known around Decatur, having lived in Monroe township for several years but moved to Petoskey six years ago. Minnie Gephart. wife of Fred A. Gephart, died at her home ten miles north of Wren, at 7:45 Thursday after an illness of three weeks. She was about thirty two years old and well known in her neighborhood. Death was caused by complication brought on by a fall. The husband and four small children mourn their loss. The family seem Ito have more than their share of | this world's trouble. Some two years ago Mr. Gephart had his right arm severed in a corn shredder and now the wife and mother is taken from the family when her care and love is so badly needed. The funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at one o’clock from the Pleasant View Baptist church near the Gephart home. Interment at the Wren cemetery. John Baker, of Blue Creek township. and who resided in this city for many years, was in the city Friday, the first time in several days. He has been suffering from paralysis of the face caused in a peculiar manner. Two weeks ago he came to this city and attended to business, driving home in the evening. The day was a bitter cold one and John - face became so chilled that when he arrived home he was suffering terribly. The left side of his face became paralyzed and irawn out of -hape and has remained so. As a result the left eye was drawn to such an extent that he could not close it and f >r u week - i-ep was an unknown quantity with him. During the last few days he has been able to close his eyes and has consequently secured -..me sleep It is thought the par-aly-’.s will not be permanent, at least this is the hope of his many i friends here and John himself.

County Superintendent Brandyberry received bulletin No. 6, sent out by the state board of education for the benefit of the various teachers in the state. These bulletins are sent out every month by the superintendent of public instruction to the various county superintendents who in turn give them to the teachers. Six are issued each year. The present bulletin deals with the close of school work and has many helpful suggestions for the teachers in the matter of winding up their terms so that the greatest benefit may be derived by all. The plan of sending out such printed bulletins is a good one. The county superintendent is hampered by more business than he can readily attend to while the state board has plenty of time to -prepare them. Most of the teachers ate only too glad to get this form of help and they eagerly watch for the bulletins and put the ideas into execution as fast as they are sent i out. _ &

The Bankrupt proceedings filer by Adam Brown some time ago in Allen county was finally decided by Referee Harris at Fort Wayne in which he allowed him his bankruptcy, after however giving to the claimants who appeared and who were already mentioned in the petition by Brown himself the same being Julius Haugk and iheOld Adams County Bank, the sum of two hundred and seventy five dollars each. The claim of Haugk and the bank originated from the horse business at the time the Bulgaria sprung a leak and all the horses were thrown overboard, Haugk being then a partner of Brown’s and the Old Adams County Bank backing Brown. This will without doubt settle the affair, unless, however Brown retains his rights and appeals the same which he says he will. Since John Terrell's condition has become so serious there has been much speculation concerning what would be done with him. The case is rather peculiar as he put up a plea of insanity during his trial and now before sentenced he becomes a raving maniac. Judge Simth was to have passed sentence on him yesteraybut postponing same until next week. The prosecuting attorney claims Terrel’s actions are only a show. A dispatch from Indianapolis says: Governor Durbin this morning notified the authorities at Bluffton to determine beyond all doubt that John W. Terrel, the slayer of his son in law, Melvin Wolfe, is sane before ho is sentenced to prison for the killing. Terrell since the trial has become a raving maniac. Governor Durbin notified Judge Smith, of Portland who presided at the murder trial, to take every precaution to keep Terrell from prison she was as much deranged as re ported. A motion for a new trial is also to be ruled upon.

The Dunlap meeting at Pleasant Mills Thursday evening is reported to have teen the test that ever happened, the attendance large and the crowd enthusiastic to the core. The speaker, Hon. M. M. Dunlap was roundly applauded during his speech, which was tempered'with well rounded periods and a pronunciation that harmonized with the feelings of those present. He solved the perplexing problem of a congressmanfor this district and if they take his advice there will be no contest about it. The antis profess to be highly pleased and hopeful of the outlook of their mascot, who they claim is running like a streak of greased lightning in a hail storm. Barney Kai ver claims that there was some miscalculation about the number of times he slipped up the Graham stairway yesterday, and that if Mr. Dunlap was in town he knew nothing of it. Geneva is the scene of action today where considerable kiting is being done for a new deal in congressional politics. A telephone at a late hour this afternoon finds great excitment prevailing and curiosity and interest developing at a high rate of speed. Whether Mr. Cromer will follow with a high class vaudeville, has not yet been announced.

Postmaster Brittson was informed by letter Saturdaymorning from Washington, D. U., that the postoffice inspector would arrive some day next week and take up the proposition of free delivery in this city He will investigate thoroughly the propoistion here and will take all minor details into consideration and after making this strict inves tigation the postmaster will soon be informed when this city may expect the same. It would now be well for the council to take up the question of renumbering the houses and streets and push this work as rapidly as possible, for such will be one of the requirements of the government for free delivery. It is the general belief that the ne w system will be inaugurated by April Ist, if the inspector finds everything in readiness. There will be two deliveries of mail each day to every part of the city and four deliveries in the business portion of town. The convenience will be a noticeable one and after a few weeks we will wonder how we ever did without it. Besides this, employment will be given to four or five men, who will i draw their pay from Uncle Sam I and fairly good salaries at that. The . Decatur post office has for more . than a year did a sufficient amount of business to entitle us to free de- . livery and we would have had same I a year ago had a suitable building been obtainable. Now that this difficulty is past nothng should I stand in the way.

Forty members of the Knights of Columbus went to Fort Wayne Sunday to attend the initiation of new members to organisation, of four candidates they being from this i city. The work was performed by the Toledo team and was tine and made the cold shivers run up the back of some of the boys who w ere taking the degree. The twojnem j bers who received the heavy work from here were Charles Chrisen and Wai Wemhoff and they are today nursing up the bad effects of the same and both declare that the work was great. The boys from here all state that they had a fine time and are wishing a like occasion to occur again. The K. of C. are well represented in Decatur and the order is one of the best organizations in the country’. Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued to Jesse L.Cook and Edna Daugherty, Fred Minger and Henrietta F. Corse Real Estate Transfers. E. Fritzinger to Williard Steele lot 274 Decatur $32. M. S. Kipler to E. Kipler et al pt sec 14 and 16 French tp 120 acres S7OO. Samantha Mann to Daniel Frantner pt sec 35 Washington tp 5 acres S6OO. Daniel Troutner to J. S. Lower pt sec 36, Root tp 24 acres SI6OO. J. A. Briener to Jeff Kloffenstine lot 12 Preble S6OO. P G Hooper, com, to Margaret Licht le pt sec 26 Washington tp 40 acres $2600. W. H. Beineke to Simon W. Beineke pt sec 22 Preble tp 120 acres $llOO. J. O. McClaim to U. H. McCalin 80 acres sec 26 Monroe tp $l5O. Wm Amsstutz to Jeff Liechty lot 352 Berne $75. Wm. Amstutz to Gotheib Gerber ot 29 Berne $135. James H. Smith to Jesse O. Smith lot 548 Decatur $750.

NOTICE. I am doing shoe repairing and am located in Kauffman & Smith’s harness shop, next door to Schlegel’s blacksmith shop. Bring in your shoes if they need any repairing. Peter Confer. Farmers Take Notice. Are your hogs and chickens healthy and in as thriving condition as you would like to have them, if not, feed them Egyptian Hog and Chicken Cholera Remedy. Put up in gallon and half gallon cans. For sale at the old reliable drug store, Smith, Yager & Falk. 48tf ...Legal Advertising... Anointment of administratrix. Notice ie hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed Administratrix of the estate of Elizabeth D. Walter-, late of Adams county, deceased. The estate is probably solvent Edith V. Walters. Administratrix. Jan. 29, 1904. 48-3

APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator de bonis non. ot the estate of Isreal Stoneburner late of Adams county, deceased. The estate is probably solvent. Jesse W, Sion sburner. Administrator. De Bonis Non. Feb. 1.1904, 47-3 Clark J. Lutz, Att y. Notice of administrator’s sale OF REAL ESTATE. Notice is nereby given that the undersigned, as administrator of rhe estate of Eliza J, McConnehey. deceased, agreeable to the order of tin Adams circuit court, of Adams county, Indian, on Tuesday, March 15, 1904, at the east door of the court house, in the city of Decatur. Indiana, will offer for sale at public sale, free of all liens, the fee simple of the following described real estate situate in the city of Decatur, in the county of Adams, in the state ot Indiana, to-wit; Inlots number 670,674, 675, 676 and 677. all in Eliza .1. McConnehey's sub-division of outlo* number 261, in Cook’s addition to the town now- city, of Decatur. TERMS:—One third of the purchase money cash on day of sale, one-third m nine months and one-third in eighteen months from day ot sale Deferred payments shall bear six (6> per cent interest from day of sale until paid and sliall be secured by freehold and mortgage security on the real estate sold. i'tieb sale or salesand the security on the deferred payments to he made and taken subject to the confirmation and approval of said court, WILLARD B. SUTTLES February H. 1904. Administrator Merryman & Sutton. Attorneys. PLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE. To the citizens of the Second Ward eitv of Decatur, Adams county. Indiana: Notice is hereby given that 1. William O Cordua. a male inhabitant of said state, over the age of twenty-one years, and a person not tn J the habit ot becoming intoxicated, will make , application to the board of county cominisi stoner at their .regular session in .March I**o4 I I n ense t °i sell 8 P lpi tuous. vinous and quantities than a quart . at a time, to be drank where said, in aid at the two-story brick building fronting on S - ' sit the c - ty “ f " ecatup - Indiana. I A 1 on t&e south paat of iniot No. 53 m feet north of the e-ist of sal <l iot, running tlmnee we?r S?* 8 * north 19 feet: thence nf hecce -? onth 19 leet io the i fl™ u »aui room being the front i W ide hn v ™ JfESIV 4S lOllg a,ul 19 fe et wide, ha \ ng i front and rear opening. ° MILLIAM O. < ORDUA. Applicant.

application for To the citizens of the Second , city ot Decatur Indiana, and too?" 1 in of ilie said city of Decatur. Cltl *M Indiana. anis Wuntv Notice is hereby given that t ,■ Itademackrr. a male inhabit;,nt J" city, conn y and state, over th,.sa« one years, a person not. In ihv'h.ii.* e°tfcoming intoxicated, will make the board of eommissio, er- at th,!)- t,ol >t» gular session in. March, lixjt, (~,. I. sell spirituous, vinous and malt i| (! , to quantities than a quart at a time m M l * where sold. In a room situated , k inc premises, to-wit: ne tollow. Sixteen and one-half feet olf of the . part ot inlot No hl in said city s-iM s °uth situated on the ground floor oft he ing and fronts on Second stru t in city, and is 7* feet in length and ikJ , s «i<l width and has both front and rear A 4<3 CORNELIUS RADEMACKyP" 1 -’' Feb. 3,1904. a.5 application for liquor license To the citizens of the Second Want of Decatur, Adamscounty. Indiana. Clt ’ Notice is hereby given that 1. John « a male inhabitant of said state ovw a’ age of twenty-one years, and a person the habit of becoming intoxicated wmS" application to the board of county cnli, sioners at their next regular session In mS 190-1. tor a license to sell spirituous S' 1 and mah liquors in less quantities’th??* quart at a time, to he drank where Si and at the one-story frame bulldm- 111 on Second street, -aid building bai'inv atition 49 feet back from th. fnmt. and room being a store room for bulk li„uok .a uated on the following described premise , the city ot Decatur. Adams county andst.S of Indiana, to-wit: ’ ’ inas »to Commencing at the southeast cornernfm lot number ,H 0 in the city of Decatur Adana county in ibe state of Indiana, runnin. thence west, a.ong the alley one hundred thirty-two ,132) feet to the alley at end of raid lot ; thence north twemy-onecn feet, thence east parallel with the south 1H of said Inlot number sixty eighty nto» 189! feet, thence south five t-’o feet nar-nS with Second street in said city, thence east parallel with the south lineot saidlotfortv three (43> feet to Second street to the i,la«. ,1 beginning. JOHN MEYER. Applicant. Application FOR LIQUOR LICENSE. Notice is hereby given by the undersigned a male inhabitant of the state of Indian, over the age of t wenty-one years and a petson not in the habit of becoming intoxicated tojthe citizens of the First ward in the cityof Decatur. Adamscounty. Indian., and ts.'rhe citizens of said city that he will make applies, tion t , the board of commission, -rs of Adans county. Indiana, at their next regular sesstoi in .March. 1904. for a license to sei; -pirituouj vinous and malt liquors in lefsquantitiestius five gallons at one time and also m le«squantities than a quart at a time to be used an( f drank where sold in the building situated on the following described premises in the city of Decatur, in said county and state. Com. mencing at the corner of the street on the east line of lo’ No 335 in the southern addition to the town, now city of Decatur, running thence we-t along the line of the street 132 feet, thence south parallel with Winchester street 40 feet, thence east parallel with the first line 132 feet to Winchester street, thenee north along Winchester street HI f.et to the place of beginning. The room to bi-24 fee wide and 30 feet long situated in the northeast corner of the above described lot and fronting on Winchester street and the same hefnt on the ground floor as the -anro i- <le-,zratei on the recorded plat of saidtuwn. now city nt Decatur. Indiana. 48-3 JOHN SCHAFFER.

APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE. The undersigued.Henry Koenemanu.a male inhabitant of the city of Decatur, Indiana, and over the age of 21 years, a person not in the habit of becoming intoxicated, hereby gives notice to the citizens and voters of the Second ward, in the city of Decatur. Indiana, and to the citizens and voters of Washington township. Adams county. Indiana, thatnv will apply to the board of commissioners of Adams county, state of Indiana, at their March term, 1904. for a license to sell intoxicating, snirituous. vinous, malt and all other intoxicating liquors in less quantities than .■>. quart at* time, with the privilege of allowing thesamc to bedrank on the premises where > >ld My place of business whereon >aid liquors are to be sold and drank is situated in a room on the following real estate, to-wit: Commencing 20 feet south of the northwest corner of inlot No. sk. runninu’ tb« lice eart parallel with the north line of said inlotls foot, thence south 2m feet, them • west l« feet thence north 21 1 2 feet to the place of beginning. which is on the east side of >ec'nj street in the city of Decatur, Indiana, in saw county aforesaid, on the first floor of said building in which said room is situated. Sam building being a brick building two stones high, fronting to the west, and fronting OT Second street aforesaid, and known as the John W. Voglewede building. All in die second ward in the citv of Decatur, in Washing* ton township, in Adams county, in the >tate of Indiana 4S-3 HENRY KOENEMANN Applicant. FOR LIQUOR LICENSE To the citizens and inhabitants of the town of Preple and Preble township, .n Atlant county. Indiana: Notice is hereby given that I. Jell stein, a male inhabitant of the state of matana. over the age of 21 years, ami .1 I*I'*® 1 '*® not in the habit of becoming intoxicated. win make application to the board of eotntnissiM' ers, of said county, at their next regular seslon iu March. 1904. for a licens. uous vinous and malt liquors io — ties than a quart ata time, to ts- drank wnew sold, in auu at the building sit uatetl onu« following premises to-wit: In :i»u J* tj! building situated on the north 2 1 feet ot mi No. 1. in August Bly’s first addi-ionw tM town of Preble, in Adams county Indiana. ■ said lot is recorded and designated on tneir corded plat of said town Said roon m ’ the applicant desires to sell intoxiea - liquors is the front room in the one-sw j frame building on said Inlot and on the no. 25 feet thereof aforesaid, said room being* feet wide and 30 feet in length, fronting the public highway, in said town of in : Said applicant desires also to kt ’epuj-j counter and cigar stand in said destr room and sell cigars, tobacco and iu therein. 49-3 JEFF KLOPFENSTEIN. ApplK» D ’ vroricE of hearing of did h XN PETITION In the matter of the petition of Miles • Hemmerick Notice is hereby given that a I'i'i been Hied with the auditor of Adams “ .instate of Indiana, and viewers have we £ pointed who have viewed and hear . view, which is on file in my office. hpoß ing of said petition upon its merits win Monday, March 1904, the same being the first day of I .cljers term. 1904. of the board of commis. of Adams county. Indiana. The prayer of said petition is ’ lia ’ J ' be constructed on the following rout .... rods WC’t Commencing ata point ten \ Cl)r--and ten (10) rods south of the noi'thef- fifnerof the northwest quarter of sei w teen (15). township twenty-six n ,° t . |',.djgns fifteen (15) east, in Adams , ’ oun '. J ' j-, n ,dj; Jiunning thence north 40 degrees "i---thence norths degrees east -I north 37 degrees east. 30 rods: ’' nO rtli 111 rods; thence west IOS rods: the roe 46 degrees west 9 rods: thence ni . cr ee4 grees west. 12 rods: thence north - eg f west. 12 rods: thence south t tl rods; rods: thence south 65 degrees wi - t | ieol e thence north 45 degrees west. arous- ter uf< north S 3 degrees west. 10 .■ i'.” 1 '- ■ nating in Blue Creek at a I- ■■ , ’... t# er4 - ' r'C tlie east half of the northeast iiii.y tion !’. township and range hereto tinned. Passing through and aftectius >■ . m gnhnt* Christopher Byer. Miiidf'ro Christ. Kauffman. Alexander. ■ ' ; betb Parks. Joseph Sims. " • Nancy Passwater. Charles M ; .hip » s Ilemiueriek. and Blue t rees shown by the viewers report. 4M Auditor .Visin''