Decatur Democrat, Volume 47, Number 50, Decatur, Adams County, 18 February 1904 — Page 3

DOCTOR E. J. Beardsley, ■ General Practice and Surgery. tint Special Attention given to Eye. Ear Nose Throat and Chronic Diseases. expert In flttiofl Glasses. Thoroughly equipped for treating Eye. Ear Tnon B .p|J roat BU( ] Catarrhal cases. CALLS answered, day or night. 1 OEEICE—over postoflloe. KESI PENCE—cor. Monroe and Ninth ste Office Hours--® to 11 a. m. 2 to 4p. m. I Mrs. W. O. Simon, desired to return her sincerest thanks to those w ho assisted her during the illness and death of her beloved son, Virgil. Rochester's shoe factory is to soon open with over one hundred employees. To bring this about the Rochester business men are pledg ed to give the company a bonus of |>5,000. This is the kind of enterprises that counts. Treasurer Voglewede reports a balance of cash on hand Jun. 17, 1904 of <135.592.62, receipts during January <5,553.36 making a total eash of <141,145.98. Paid out during January <26,267.67, leaving a net balance of 114,878.31. The first real sign of spring is apparent—the genuine American hobo is abroad, and each evening OU r jail has the honor of entertaining several of these poor but distinguished gentlemen. Last night two standard tramps slumbered there and the evening previous six strange faces were noticeable. The sale of Joe Osborne’s personal I property was held Friday at the | old Haugk farm, five miles east of town and was one of the best sales held here for some time. A number I of people were present and the bidding was spirited, the total reachI ing <I7OO. Receiver Bousermanj and Attorneys Erwin & Erwin were well pleased with the result. “The United States geological survey has taken official notice of , the finding of diamonds in Indiana., In bulletin it says: ’’The facts and theory as to occurrence of, diamonds in Indiana has been pre-1 sented in an able paper by S., Blatchely. the state geologist who records the finding of nine small diamonds in the state in 1903. They were all found in Morgan and Brown counties. The man who predicted 26 snows for this winter beca isc the moon I was 26 days old when he first snow fell, got badly left. Me have had 70 days of sleighing, 33 i snows and still have six weeks of winter left to finish up with. The days are gradually growing longer; the sun is shining brighter and perceptibly becoming warmer: spring is gradually approaching and the winter of our discontent will soon be over. Cards have been received in this city announcing that Mr. Ernest E. Neihoff and Miss Elizalieth S. Scott were married January 20th last and are now at home at 127 Wood street, Covington, Ky. Mr. Neihoff resided here for several months a few years ago, representing the Metripolitan Life Insurance Company. He has an office at pres ent in Cincinnati. He has many friends and acquaintances here who extend best wishes for a happy future. Bart Shober, for many years well known as a newspaper man in Fort Wayne, will .soon begin the publication of a new journalistic venture, to be known as the Fort Wayne Times and Topics. Mr. Shober announces that the first issue will appear within the next two weeks. It is to be issued in magazine form semi monthly at the outset, within a short time. Work is already under way for the initial number, which will consist of twenty four pages, the matter be ing both literary and local in charae ter. -Fort VVayneS entinel

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The remains of Rebecca Patterson arrived Monday from Waterloo and funeral services were held at the Presbyterian chruch at 2:30 ■ o’clock and interment made at Maplewood. There is some talk among the Dunlapers of having the Hon. Theo dore Schockney as an attraction at the court room before the congressional primary ends. Mr. Schockney’s reputation as a speaker in this contest would be a good drawing card, to say the least. After months of work on his new oil map of Indiana State Geologist Bliatchley is putting the finishing touches on it. The map will not be ready for the public before three months at least, and possibly longer., unless the state board of printing takes prompt action in having it printed. Kid Ogden, the well known Bluffton ball player, who for several years has been popular here, died at Henderson. Ky.; Sunday afternoon, after a short illness with pneumonia. He has been working in a hotel there for i the winter. The funeral services were I held at Bluffton Wednesday afternoon. He was thirty-six years old. Theodore Blosser of this city recieved a telegram Friday morning stating that his brother John ■ Blosser had died at Grandada, Colorado last night, as a result of a hemorrhage. He has resided at that place many years, having I charge of a pumping station on a • railway line. His rela fives there I did not know he was sick and be- ■ lieve his death must have been I quite sudden. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Merica very pleasantly entertained in honor of their golden wedding at their home ■ in the west par t of the city Sunday. There were about 25 present and all i did justice to the good things that i the table was loaded with when dinner time came. Mr. and Mrs. I Merica were presented with some | very useful presents;. At a late i hour when parting, each one wish- : ed them many more years of wedj ded happiness. If congress increases the salaries : of the rural carrries, which is now : regarded as certain, the law may | prohibit them from soliciting for ' newspapers or other corporations | while actually employed by the 1 government. Carriers will not be | prevented from doing other work I after local hours, but they will lie I stopped from performing other services during the time they are engaged in the collection and delivery of mail. Complaint is made of the liberty the carrier-’ now enjoy in this respect An Illinois University professor has handed out the latest in the “How old is Ann epidemic” which is as follows and certainly the limit. 'lf Mary is twice as old as Ann and Ann's cat is twice as old as Marys' dog, what would be the difference of age between Mary’s pigeon and Ann s duck, if Mary s pigeon was seven years older than Ann's cat, when Mary’s dog was three vears younger than Ann four years ago, and their combined ages ' was seventy two. How old is 1 Mary and Ann?’’ There is said to i be an answer. The work of remodeling and puti ting in a new *teel ceiling at the . Boston store was started Friday . and is being pushed to completion . very fast. The ceiling is of the latest and most improved pattern t and will add generally to the apt pearance of this up to date dry j goods store. This firm is an enter- , prising one and are always keeping j to the front and this new acquisition ] 1 will not only add to the appearance f of the store but will also furnish a much needed fire protection to a store of this description. w-ltere such inflamable goods are kept.

J. F. Richards will give a sale of persona] property at the farm of Lewis Fruchte near Magely, on March 11. The sale is a good one and is now being extensively advertised. Calvin Miller left here Monday morning with twenty-five men for Madison county, where he will begin werk on the big five mile ditch, the contract for which was recently awarded to Mr. Miller. The work will be pushed to rapid completion and Cal expects to have the job off his hands by early summer. The contract is an exceedingly good one.

Chairman Stevens of the live stock committee of the Indiana world’s fair commission hopes to capture at least 300 prizes for this state at the exposition. At the Columbian exposition in 1893 Indiana took 283 prizes. Chairman Stevens says the stock raisers are promising ever better stock than went to Chicago, and on this he bases his hopes to make a record in the prize capturing line. W. S. Hughes has a pocket book the real value of which is but little but as a family heir loom is almost invaluable. It has been displayed in our bulletin window and attracted considerable attention. The pocket book was purchased in 1771 by James Hughes, greatgrand father of W. S. Hughes and has been handed down through four generations. On the inside of the cover is written the name of the original owner and the date of purchase. Gus Christen, formerly a teacher in the pubile schools of Geneva, but now’ bookkeeper for E. O. Smith, at Livermore, Ky., was in town Thursday calling on old friends and acquaintances. Gus says he likes the south first rate. Mr. Smith will be remembered by many for several years running the hoop factory here, but is now running a similar factory at Livermore. Mr. Christen states that Mr. Smith still has a tender spot for Geneva and still lives in single bliss —Geneva Herald. At the home of the bride’s parents near Monroe Sunday noon,Miss Edith May Kidwell and Jonathan Sovine were united in marriage by Rev. R. Pease in the presence of a company of relatives and friends. The bridesmaid was Miss Alta Kidwell and the groomsman was Samuel Johnson. After hearty congratuations had been extended a dinner was present. Mr. and Mrs. Lovine are estimable young people and numerous friends will wish them continued happiness and prosperity in their new life. The First National Bank of Matthews did not open its door Saturday. The financial institution is now in thejhands of the comptroller of the currency. The comptroller is said to have visited the bank and after making an investigation concluded to take charge of its affairs for the present. Inquiry from Matthews failed to elicit much information regarding the bank other than the above. It is said that the deposits in the bank will aggregate <50,000 and that many working people of the town and farmers around are patrons. Two cases were appealed to circuit court Friday from the court of justice of peace Alfred Ayers of Blue Creek township. The cases are each entitled State of Indiana vs Jonathan M. Andrews, one being for public intoxication and the other for assault and battery upon the person of Perry Andrews. The cases were filed in Monroe township and taken to Blue Creek on change of venue. Jonathan was found guilty on both charges and fined five dollars in each case and the costs which will be considerable by the time it is through the circuit court as it is afreaSy about <IOO.

In the recent priamry election Ed Lotman and L. N. Grandstaff were contestants for the nomination for trustee of Root township, the for mer winning by a slight majority, after a clean, hard fought campaign. Prior to starting on their search tor votes, the two candidates, who had always been the very best of friends, agreed that after the battle was o'er and the smoke had cleared the winner should entertain the looser and family at an oyster supper. Ed has been stated and Saturday evening he fulfilled his promise, and “Doc” says he did it in a royal manner. The two men and families are as good friends as ever—t»etter even better, and thats the way it should be.

The Wemhoft Monumental works of Decatur Ind., sold a large monument to J. B. Lassus, of Bloomingdale, and another to Mrs. F. Loier, of East Wayne street, this city.— Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. A crowd of young people gathered at the home of Robert Miller Sunday evening, a mile and one-half from this city, it being his twenty-seventh birthday. The evening was spent in games and other amusements. At eleven o'clock they were all seated at the table where a fine three course luncheon was served, and at a late hour all departed wishing Mr. Miller many more such happy occasions. The report comes from Monroe that a church meeting there was broken up Monday night by a fight participated in by several young men, right in the meetin' house. The boys were arrested and Prosecutor Moran sent for to proceed against them legally. He was busy in court however and sent J. H. Smith to act as deputy Prosecutor. The trial is in progress before ’Squire Bailey and we were unable to learn names of parties or results George Nicholas who formerly operated a saloon at Berne,but who has been in Louisiana for several months on a hunting tour arrived home Friday. He appeared in court the next day and w’as placed under arrest upon a grand jury indictment charging him with conspiracy and causing a riot, making him a defendant with Will Sheets, Abe Boegly and Jacob Hunsicker. The indictment is the result of the fight several months ago when Editor Fred Rohrer was beaten in his office. The case will probably be tried next week.

Cyrus Neal, insurance clerk of the state auditor's office is of the opinion that the Baltimore fire will cause few failures among the insurance companies. The insurance law in Maryland is a very good one and its wisdom is proved at this time, according to Mr. Neal. The insurance companies there are required to pay a license for every agent, besides a heavy tax for doing business in the state. This precaution serves to exclude all the smaller concerns as they find it impossible to competeunder those conditions with the larger and stronger companies. The postoflice department has issued circulars to the postoffices and rural route carriers in regard to the roads covered by the carriers. It is right to the point and should be looked after by the road supervisors and patrons of the route. The following is a part of the notice: “The department looks to patrons and road officials to see that highways covered by rural routes are maintained in such condition that they can be traveled at all seasons, and Indifference in this matter will be considered a sufficient cause for the withdrawal of rural service from a community.” L. A. Graham has employed a new recruit in the insurance business by the name of Louis Doleh who hails from near Monroe. This young man comes very highly recom mended to Mr. Graham as a reliable, honest and upright young man and is to take the place of O. J. Bayes, who is absent on a prolonged visit, and to have the same field and territory and the same work. Mr. Graham has had this young man with him now for a week to see if he was able to take care and handle the business and he informs us that he finds him thorouhgly competent for the place and will keep him in his employ as long as he desires to remain.

A branch office of the National stock and Grain Exchange is to be opened in this city March Ist. The offices will be located on second floor of the R. J. Holthouse building and will be managed by L. A. Graham and B. W. Sholty. Work of remodeling the rooms for the new business will begin at once and will be ready for occupancy, it is believed by the time mentioned. A telegraph line, especially for the purpose of receiving market quotations is being constructed and the exchange will be strictly up to date in every way. The National company is capitalized at 1100,000 and have Eastern Iniana headquarters at Fort Wayne . An operator will be emjjjilyed at the Decatur office and tWo markets will be displayed on a blackboard in metropolitan style. The insuracne office and the law office of Schaffer Peterson will have rooms on the same floor.

The Oldest, the Largest and the Best § INDIANA MEDICAL AND " S SURGICAL INSTITUTE. ' 10 W. Wayne Street. '.. ,The only legitimate medical institute in the city. Established in 1878. D.W. TiiCKer.A.M.M.D.* WJT "iffjW’ ' » Secietary American Association Medi- . 3 .. J cal and Surgical Specialists, the ) ablest specialist in the country, will '• be in D EE O A T l_J FF an honest doctor. AT MURRAY HOTEL. JiFr'iday, February 19, 1904Dr. Tucker has treated more cases of Chronic Diseases than any other three doctors in the state. THIRTY YEARS EXPERIENCE. Dr. Tucker has treated 63,020 patients in the state of Indiana since 1872 and with perfect success in every case. A STRONG STATEMENT. Dr. Tucker has deposited 51,000 in bank as a forfeit that he has treated more cases of chronic diseases and has performed more remarkable cures than any other three specialists in the state of Indiana. New methods of treatment and new remedies used. All chronic diseases and deformities treated successfully — such as diseases of the brain, heart, lungs, throat, eye and ear, stomach, liver, kidneys, (Bright’s disease,) bladder, rectum, female diseases, impotency, gleet, seminal emissions, nervous diseases, catarrh, rupture, piles, stricture, diabetes, etc. Consumption and Catarrh can be Cured. Cancel’s and all Turn ol's cured without pain of the Use of a knife. As God has prepared an antidote for the sin-sick soul, so has He -pre pared antidotes for a disease-sick body. These can be found at the Indiana Medical and Surgical Institute After an examination we will tell you what we can do for you. If we cannot benefit or cure you, we will frankly and honestly tell you so. Patients can be treated successfully at a distance. Write for examination and question blanks. Street cars and carriages direct to the institute. No incurable casestaken for treatment. All cases guaranteed by bank endorsement Dr. Tucker has a cure for epilepsy. Examination and consultation free. Address all communications Dr. D. W. Tucker, »“"*HE FORT WAYNE, INDIANA.

W. A. Lower has organized an insurance agency and will hereafter devote his time to the fire,lightning and tornado business, that is to that part of the business which protects you from loss from these calamities. He has purchased the agencies heretofore owned by F. M. Schirmeyer, C. K. Bell and D. B. Erwin and including the following gilt edged and first class'companies; American Central, Springfield Fire and Marine, Niagara, Pheonix Assurance Aetna, Norwich Union, Scottish Union and National. He will occupy room number two in the R. J. Holthouse block which is being remodeled and will be a fine office block when completed. Mr. Lower is a clever, courteous, industrious and responsible young business man and will undoubtedly do his share of insurance. The companies have all been transferred. All state cases are set for trial this week and several of importance are included, among them being the Berne riot case, Touhey forgery case, and an nmuber of others. In the suits against Sam Sprunger, Fred Meyer, Moritz Ehrsam, John Reiniker and Jacob Hunsicker, who were indicted by the November grand jury, their attorneys, C. J. Lutz and Schafer Peterson have filed a plea in abatement alleging that the said grand jury was irregulary selected, that M. L. Smith and E. M. Ray were selected through the solicitation of Fred Rohrer, attorney in fact. The affidavits says that the defendants have been informed and believe that said two grand jurrors secured their position on the grand jury through Fred Rohrer and his agents, who induced the Sheriff to put these men on the jury. There is no dircet suit againts Fred Rohr, er, the plea in abatment being only a manner of defense for the men indicted. This issue is being arargued this afternoon. The plea is sustained the cases will be dismissed against these men. if not they will so to trial. If the plea in abatement is found good, Rohrer would probably be liable to a fine for contempt of court. The plea in abatement will be tried as any other case. Prosecutor Moran will file a demurer, which if overruled complete the issues and evidence will then be heard.

The Library Committee .Friday evening at their inee ing decided to ask the City Council to pass a resolution, endorsing the support of a Carnegie Library to the extent of one mill on the dollar. If this resolution carries, it will certainly insure us the gift of a library -worth at least |15,000. The problem now has resolved itself into the simple question of passing this resolution. After weeks of investigation and consulting other cities, it seems that it would be folly to fail to pass such a resolution. I have visited Kokomo, Marion, Portland and Bluffton where Libraries have been located, and the report is unanimous that the enterprise is giving entire satisfaction. While it is expected that the council will sustain this form year to year there is no legal obligation to do so. After the support is once granted, Mr. Carnegie gives the building without any reservation. It occurrs to me that the need of the hour is to emphasize the importance of passing the resolution at once from the following reasons: First, if we succeed in having this building.it is essential that we know it by the time spring opens up, so that the building may be completed or enclosed before winter. Second: Life is very uncertain; Mr. Carnegie might change his mind in regard to the donaton, or he might die, thus in either contingency our enterprise would fail. Third: We need to have enough civic pride to keep pace with our sister cities, and nothing will arouse this pride more than a beautiful library building. I cannot see why the council will not pass this resolution, if they feel it is the wish of their constituency, therefore it behooves every citizen to speak to their respective councilmen and let them know their sentiments. Up to date I have failed to find any citizen who objected to this enterprise It is also earnestly hoped by the committee that the question will not be confused at this time by the discussion of the location. The committee says that an available location can be secured if the resolution is passed. It is to be hoped that every citizen will cordially co-operate in this commendable work of securing a library. Respectfully. E. A. ALLEN.