Decatur Democrat, Volume 48, Number 18, Decatur, Adams County, 7 July 1904 — Page 5

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I Henry Hite left this morning ■for West Baden to take a course of ■treatment for his health. I I Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Myers returned ■from Fort Wayne, where they have ■been visiting their daughter. I I Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Moses returned ■to their home in Canton, Tuesday ■evening, having spent the fourth here ■nth relatives. I I Squire Smith officiated at tt wed Hling at his office yesterday. He Knited Miss Pearl Brandyberry and ■tames L Waggoner. Both parties from Monroe. I I Ross Mallonee and Miss Myrtle F. were married Sunday after■loon at 4:30 o’clock at the home of and Mrs. George Meihls, 724 ■idams street. Rev. White officiated. I I Mrs. R. J. Holtbouse entertained a of her lady friends at twelve dinner yesterday in honor of Jules Spies of Cleveland, 0., and C !<ui; Holthouse of Delphi, Ind. - I jaim-l a picture of nine prominent "rats at the St. Louis conven- ■ Im-ling face of “our boss,” L. G. ■ I Mrs. Julia Moses entertained at din Tuesday noon, Mr. and Mrs. H. ■ Moses, of Canton, Ohio, were visitguests, and others who enjoyed were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Moses, G°rtrude Moses. Mr. and Mrs. Moses and daughter and Mrs. ■ Nettie Schrock. II Mrs. W. Floyd Brittson gave a party Tnursday in honor of ,t ,M iss Schaefer of Elkhart. present were Misses Carrie and Midge Smith of this and Eva Albers of Elkhart, is p.-rhaps needless to say that occas.-ion afforded pleasant en- ■ jpyment for those who were presHt. B E A little fight over a traveling man’s took place today at the Clover depot between Pug Shaw who on the Bnrt House bus and ■■rank Miller, driver on the Murry bus. No damage to speak of done by either of the parties inand no blood was spilled, traveling man became disgusted both men and walked down r “*t Such actions does not do bus line any good, and the boys I 4ould cut it out. I B '.heap rates for vacation trips ■Bum < hicago, round trip rates via Great Westren railway ■ ’ n 0 to St Paul or Minneapolis I |2.00 to Duluth or Superior $30.00 Denver, Colorado Springs oi ■heblo Col $13.00 to Salt Lake These rates are good any up to September 30th and on train including the“ Great Wes- ■■ rri Limited” finest train in the ■■ est - For rates to other western for any other information J. p, Elmer G. P. A. Ch cago Bon Tons met Tuesday evenin regular social session with I ■ ss Christen at her home MF tenth street and as is the usual with these girls a fine time had. Pedro was the pastime IE f° r hours the girls were V busily engaged. The first were won after an exciting by Misses Gertrude Rada■■aeker and Katie Mylott while ■E^ 9 Ou ' se Hrake and Rose TonIE ' er Were awarded th e boobies, the evenings enjoyment a course luncheon was served <*t an late hour the club adhursday evening with Misses and Katie Mylott, two special sessions will be _ Miss Maud Nickey of Buffalo ■ was the guest of honor last ■ e “ing.

The latest literary success The I Other Man. Have you read it?' Hunting and fishing throughout the great Northwest is brought out in a charming manner in this beau-' ■ tifully illustrated volume of 1330 ' 1 pages. A limited issue only. En- [ | close 10 cents in stamps to W. R. ' Gallaway, General Passenger Agent Soo Line Minneapolis. Minn. VAN AVERT, 0., July s—The Times Printing company has been incorporated for $15,000 with exMayor James B. Smith as president and Emery Lattanner as seorteary and treasurer. Mr. Lattanner will also Ixe managing editor, with W. G. Hoeffer of Willshire, as local editor. Mr. Lattanner was practi. cally frozen out by the old company and he then went to work and organized a new company composed of sixty eight farmers and business men of the county. The new company contemplates issuing a morning daily. A little informal farewell picnic was given Monday at the Presbyterian church in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Sowers and their guests who leave in a few days for their new home at Warren, O. The affair was originated by the neighbors all contnbutng by bringing a well filled basket of good things to eat. A large table was spread in the Sunday school room and was loaded down with the necessaries of life. It was a case of grab after you got to the table and conduct yourself just as you would at a picnic. There were about twenty five present, to show their appreciation of good neighborship to the out-go ing members. Mrs. E. D. Wass aged thirty five years died Saturday morning at 5 o’clock at her home in Union Township, after a short illness. She was well known in this city and had a host of friends and neighbors who are shocked to learn of her sudden deimse. She was a mem ber of the east Liberty Church and was an earnest and devoted Christian. The funeral services were held Suuday afternoon at two o’clock at the Liberty church and interment will lie made in the Monroeville cemetery. She leaves a husband, and three children to mourn their loss'. Mrs. Wass was a sister-in-law to Mrs. R. K. Erwin of this city. The Marion Owls who are scheduled to play here next Sunday is one of the fastest semi-professional teams in the state and will make the Rosenthals extend themselves to their fullest limit. The local team, however, will be strengthened by the presence of Railing fresh from the Texas League who will without doubt officiate in the box, and be able to give a good account of himself. The Owls have been successful this season, winning rom such teams as Muncie, Ft. Wayne Shamrocks, Tipton and numerous fast independent teams. Do not fail to attend this game as it will be one well worth looking at. Remember the date, July 10. Lester, son of George Cronin and Ottie, son of David Eckrote, while shooting with a toy cannon yesterday near the Berne Grain & Hay Co. elevator were lx>th liadly burned. They had about half a pound of powder in a paper bag beside them and in someway the powder caught fire. They were both near the powder when it exploded. Lester Cronin, who suffers the most injury, will undoubtedly lose the use of his eye,. His face is all one blister, being very badly burned. He also suffers from a burned left hand. Ottie Eckrote suffers from severe burns on his right hand and farm and also carries several blisters on his face.—Berne Witness. Al Shaw is home from Napoleon 0., hobbling about on crutches the result of a very badly sprained ankle. While at Napoleon Al had been in the employ of John Bollinger the brick mason who has a contract there of putting up a fine brick church reviving te same from Mann & Christen and while assisting in this work Al whose duty it was to carry mortar to the men working on the building, started up the ladder with his hod and when about half way lost his balance and started to fall he threw the hod from him'and gave a jump alighting heavily on the ground below’tbe entire weight of his body being thrown upon his left ankle, which gave way under the pressure causing a very severe sprain of his left ankle. <l* says the same is very sore and it will be some time before he is able to put his entire weight upon it.

Miss Elsie Ehrsam went to Bluffton today. \\ bile here she was nursing Henry Shea who has been quite ill with typhoid fever From Bluffton's standpoint their ball team never Isot a game but j what was s leu. Even after the three defeats here Sunday and Monday the News of that plane says: The Bluff ton Imperial 1 base ball team came home from Decatur last night in a rather dejected frame of mind for they had a poor record to report. They played three games and they lost three games. The first game wus played Sunday afternoon with Ertle, a Ft. Wayne pitcher in the box and Stetzer also of Ft. Wayne catching. The score was 7 to 6 in favor of Decatur. The feature of this game was a three base hit by Ertle with the bases full, bringing in three runs. But despite his good work Ertle could not win with his support.* The Imperials claim that by all that is fair this game was really theirs but that it was given to Decatur by a decision of the umpire. The county commissioners court continues to be a busy place their record showing business to / have been transacted as follows. Bids of John Everett and R. D. Patterson to furnish coal accepted and contract filed. Contracts and bonds for the construction of East Washington "extensions two and three, Decatur ard Monroe extensions two and three, Decatur and Bluffton number two were filed and approved and Engineer McKean was ordered to file bond in sum of S6OOO for each road. The petition of John

■ i - ... ' ' - 5 r \ A..,; ■ ■ A/j ' i \ CONGRESSMAN JOHN SHARP WILLIAMS. Temporary Chairman of Convention, and Whose Brilliant Speech This Afternoon Caused Tumult of Enthusiasm.

T. Kelley and others for a ditch was filed and Michael Miller, Elward Forman and J. B. Corson appointed as viewers to meet at residence of John Ault some time during this month. David Mauller and others filed petition for ditch and Nelson Tynda], Louis Koeneman and Henry Wufel were appointed viewers to meet July llh. The board were busy this afternoon allowing bills and attending to business of minor importance.'ln the matter of granting liquor license tc several Berne applicants rmonstrances were filed and no license was granted. The Great Northern Indiana fair, August 30 beptember 2nd is but a few weeks away and the advertising committee are accordingly busv, premium lists are being sent out and within a week or two the country will ba covered with posters of various designs announcing the big event which is sure to be the best in this locality. The Great Northern has_the reputation of doing just what they say and more,and exhibitors and race horse owner say they would rather come to Decatur than anywhere in Indiana. One feature which will be exceptionally good this year will be the racing which is in charge of Dr. J. W. Vizzard, a horseman of experience. The speed program begins on Wednesday August 31, with a] 2:25 trot, purse S3OO a 2:30 pace $250 and a half into run SIOO. On Thursday will be given a three year old pace or trot, $150; a 2:18 trot, $350 a 22:0 pace S3OO and a three fourth mile dash SSO. Friday 2:50 trot $250, a 2:15 pace $350 and a mile run to heats in three. $l5O. Tell your neighbor about the fair and write for your friends to come.

John Po’ing Manager ofP. Holthouse and Co. gives the “sorghnmlapper” editor of this paper the latest fashion notes as he gleaned them on his last visit to the city as follows: As far as he could observe the young men are to wear Panama hats, colored shirts cuffs, collars, vests, you’ll—lose—, em rolled—up white trousers, fly away 7 coat, see—through hose and yellow half shoes. The pajamas are most popular with deckle edges. The young women will wear flatiron or poke effect hats, see—more shirt waists, see*—through stockings, banana—peel half shoes, see—everything short skirt and fly net wraps and—er—that is as far as he observed.—Redkey 7 Times. Henry 7 Schlegel a well known character about town, was picked up Friday afternoon by Marshal Cordua for public intoxication and was lodged in jail. He was endeavoring to celebrate the Fourth in proper style and was getting a good start so as to be in tune by Monday, and when arrested was delivering a few of his impromtu lectures. He was that morning brought up before Mayor Coffee who took pity upon him and only fined him a dollar and Costs which amounted to nine thirty. After making a thorough inventory of his persona] effects he came to the conclusion that he could not pay the bill and consequently will board it out with Sheriff Butler*. Henry Schmidt a painter, twenty two years of age who resided at 1119 Erie street was sho t and killed

by Policeman] John Greer, about 2:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon while running away from the officer, who had a warrant for his arrest. The shooting took place in front of the residence of Central Buechner, at 100 Cochran street and was witnessed by practically all of the people along the street. Only a few minutes after he was hit and when Dr E. J. McOscar who was summoneed to the scene arrived he found the boy dead. Great excitement followed the shooting and Officer Greer and Officer Spillner who was with him, escaped rough treatment at the hands of the crowd which quickly assembled, only by threats of using their clubs. Women sobbed and cried hysterically and shouted curses at the policemen and men talked in a threatening manner. Had the patrolmen remained in the vicinity trouble might have followed —Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette. Miss Jessie McLean Monday morning entertained the Bachelor Maids at her home on Fourth street. Whist was the pasttime and for several hours the time was thus whiled away. Misses Mayme and Ada Deininger capturing first, prizes and Misses Florence Merz of Fort Wayne and Callie Schabacher of Chicago receiving the boobies. After the prizes were awarded a new patriotic game of pinning stars on an American flag while blind folded was introduced and at this game Miss Madge Pritchard of Ft. W’ayne was awarded first prize and Miss Mayme Terveer the booby. During the enjoyment refreshments were served after which all adjourned voting Miss McLean a fine entertainer.

Marion Smith and Postmaster Brittson are at home from a tri p ti northern Michigan where they have been for two weeks seeking a location. They contracted for 720 acres of land located about fifteen miles from Bay View, Michigan. Mr. Smith will go to that place either this fall or next spring and expects to make his home there. Mrs. Carrie Craig came from ]>• catur last nght to visit with her sister Mrs. D. E. Studabaker. She and her bubsand, W. J. Craig are living in Decatur this summer. He was in a hospital in Illinois during the winter but his physicians thought it would be best for him to spend the summer in a small town where he could get plenty of rest and fresh air. —Bluffton News. Rev. W. I. Alexander of Argyle, llinois arrived Monday and is the guest of Rev. E. A. Allen. He will preach at the Presbyterian church each evening this week: Rev. Alexander formerly lived 1 here and his ability is well known. The services will be interesting and beneficial and the public is invited to attend. The Sunday services conducted at the Presbyterian church were excep- i tionally fine and a large audience attended botli morning and evening Editor E. A. K. Hackett of the Fort Wayne Sentinel gave’interesting talks and Mr. and Mrs. Baumgartner of Elkhart and Miss Ellis and Dr. Hughes of Chicago, assist ed the choir in rendering some very excellent music. At a meeting of the board of directors of the Studabaker bank held Monday evening, Hon. Hugh Dougherty tendered his resignation as president of the concern. The resignation was accepted and H. C. Arnold was chosen as his successor. This announcement will come as a surprise to many people throughout the country. Mr. Doughtery has accepted the presidency of the Marion Trust company of Indianapolis a large and well estabished fl nancial institution. He stated to a Banner reporter this moring that while a great portion of his time would be required at Indianapolis he would stil make BJuff'on his home and this would be his reesidence. The change in the bank took effect today and Mr. Arnold has stepped into the place made vacant by Mr. Dougherty resignation. Mr. Dougherty retains his interest as a stockholder in the bank is still a member of the board of directors and is also vice president of the institution.—Bluffton Banner. The case of the state against Dow Jacobs for owning and harboring a female dog and permitting the same to run at large making it a public nuisance was tried Friday evening before Mayor Coffee at his office a large and interested crowd being "'present. Sitxeen witnesses in all were used eight by the prosecution and eight by the defense. One side testifying to one thing and the other side denying it. Most of the witnesses were women and some very sensational evidence was introduced by both sides and each side being positive in their statements. The case was a hard fought one the state being represented by John C. Moran while Jacobs interests were looked after by Dore B. Erwin. Two hours were consumed in introducing the evidence and the court then allowed each attorney twenty minutes for argument. After hearing arguments the court rendered fits decision it being in favor of the defendant. Misses Edith and Estella Wemhoff Monday entertained the T. E. C. Club of Ft. Wayne at their home on Fourth street and the fourth was celebrated by them in proper shape- The club arrived from Ft. Wayne upon the 1:15 train and were then escorted to the Wemhoff residence where a sumptuous dinner was served. Atfer dinner the club attended the ball game and were lusty rooters for the home team. After the game all returned to the Wemhoff home where supper was served and in the evening a fine display of fire works was given, all departing on the late train for Ft. Wayne. The out of town guests that were present were Misses Grace and Ella Telley, Marceline Geron, Anna Florence Merz, Madge Pritchard, Lola Reichelderfer, Amelia Nussbaum and Mayme Mcßennnett and Messrs. John Wessel, Victor Nussbanum, John Hays., Charles Carey, Harry Ranke, Geo. Deinninger, Frank Brittson. also Miss Anna Walsh of Chicago, Charles Pilliod of Piqua O. and John Franke, of Peoria, 111.

WAPAKONETA, July s.—The stockholders of th a Springfield & Fort Wayne Electric Railway company, at third annual meeting, elected the following officers, all residents of this county. President, W. H. Fledderjohann; vice president, Edwin Fledderjohann; second vice president, Willis Armstrong; secretary, B. A. Fledderjohann, treasurer and general counsel, John fl. Koenig; directors, the officers and C. Vogt and Charles Dirkson. The road between Decatur and Fort Wayne Ind , is rapidly nearing completion and the company will commence to lay rails within a few 7 months. Charles H. Colter, of the First National Bank has secured patents on a duplicating machine for bank remittances and letter writing with copying device. The papers arrived yesterday and Mr. Colter will immediately arrange for he manufacture of his machines. The device is said to fill a long felt want among banking houses and no d übt one of them can be plac-'- -J- every bank in the country. *■ -’ does he stop at that :i’ the machine will be of almost inestimable value in every business office and counting room. It consists of two rolls of paper which unfold an either side of a carbon paper and over a wood base forming a convenient writing desk. A stamp is used for the letter head and after completing your correspondence you tear off copy and original, file the former and mail the latter. Cashier Dugan praises the machine very highly as has every banker who has seen it work and the patentee will no doubt realize handsome result fromhis invention. The parts will be made for the present by some novelty house but will be put together and shipped from here. THE DRINK CURSE. A bar to Heaven A door to hell Whoever named it named it well A bar to manliness and wealth A door to want and broken health A bar to honor, pride and frame A door to sin and grief and shame A bar to hope a bar to prayer A dooi to darkness and despair A bar to honored, useful life A door to brawling senseless strife A bar to all thats true and brave A door to every'drunkards grave A bar to joy that home imparts A door to tears and break ing hearts A bar to heaven A door to hell Whoever names it named it well Composed by Curtis Johnson, Jeffersonville Ind register No. 414. Populists Select Standard Bearer. — Hollenberger for Governor. The socialists party of Indiana met at Indianapolis this week and named the following ticket:— Governor—Matthew H. Hollenberger, Evansville. Lieut Govern ir—Harry H. Hart, Indianapolis. Secretary of State—Eliott Anderson, South Bend. Auditor —Winfield S. Silver, Bluffton, Treasurer —Warren Evans, Elkhart. Attorney General —Peter Labelle, Anderson. Superintendent of Public In stuuction—John W. New burn, Richmond. Electors at La rge—Robert H. Jackman, Indianapolis and James O’Neil, Terre Haute. The executive board was authorized to make nominations for the Supreme and Appelate court. Balloon Ascension, Brass Band Contest, Mandolin Band Contest, Theatrical Company, Base Ball Game— Willshire vs. Chattanooga Great Big Time at Chattanooga, Ohio, on Thursday. July 14. The above amusements costs you nothing. Absolutely Free, and you are invited to come and enjoy yourself. One whole day’s fun with no charge for any of them, and Jplenty of shade to protect you from the fevered heat of the sun Refreshments will be served. Ice cream, soft drinks, fruits and lunch. No in toxicants allowed on the grounds. This will be a first-class, up-to date out door picnic. Don't miss it. Platform dance. Rain or shine, afternoon and evening. Colored Band of Quartette Singers. Grand Cake Walk in the Evening. Everybody cordially invited. Bring your wife, sister or someone else's sister. L. W. Collins, Manager.