Decatur Democrat, Volume 48, Number 37, Decatur, Adams County, 17 November 1904 — Page 1

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VOLUME XLVIII.

Rev. E. A. Allen and W. S. Hughes left Monday for Leesburg, Florida, where they will spend ten days taking in the sights of that beautiful state and breathe a little more summer air. The choir of the St. Mary’s church were entertained Sunday evening by Rev. Theo. Wlken in honor of his birthday. A royal good time was had by all present, and he was presented with a pair of handsome patent leather shoes, in token of their love and high esteem of him. Miss Emma Dykeman entertained a number of her young lady and gentleman friends at her pretty , country home Monday evening at an old-fashioned oyster supper. From all reports a most enjoyable time was had by all, and they express the hope that Miss Dykeman may see fit to invite them again in the near future. A. Tubman, after nearly a year of unceasing work, has completed his contract for constructing the grade for the Fort Wayne & Springfield interurban railway, and is now ready to move to other fields The last work on the grade was done yesterday near Fort Wayne, and his contract is now fulfilled and bis return from Cleveland, Ohio, is anxiously awaited so that he may be settled in full with the company. While here Mr. Tubman made a host of friends and showed himself to be a thorough business man. The grade is one of the best in the country and complies witn his contract in every respect. Monmouth is no longer a postoffice or rather will not be after next Tuesday, notice to abolish same on that day having been received from the postoffice department at Wash-, ington. Reuben Lord, the postmaster will loose his position but as the office has hardly paid expenses for a few years past he will not greatly regret the action. Many years ago Monmouth was the leading town in Adams county and gave promise of becoming a prosperous city, but for a half century it has practically stood still, and now comes the sad blow that they are to be without a postoffice. However, it will not inconvenience the people of that community, as rural route number one reaches them all. The Fort W’ayne & Springfield Traction line runs through the town and the people of that community will be well cared for even without a postoffioe, as they have the rural route, a railway traction and line. Three changes brought about in the county be the recent election will occur next Thursday. Judge Smith is disposing of some unfinished business and will vacate the bench next Thursday in favor of his successor, John F. LaFollette; Samuel H. Barr, who for the past four years has performed the duties of deputy sheriff will take the keys to the county jail now held by Joseph C- Andrew, and Joseph R. Silvers of New Mount Pleasant, will assume the office of county surveyor, succeeding Jay Griffith. Judge Smith has not d upon his plans for the future. While it is probable that he will return to the practice of law in this city, he has not definitely determined to do so. He has a great deal of business to dispose of in other courts. Some of this is in Fort Wayne, Bluffton, Decatur and Hartford City. Charles W. Dunn, who was convicted for a second time before Judge Smith of the murder of little Alice Cothrell of Wallen, has never been sentenced, and there are matters in connection with a number of cases in the courts mentioned that must be settled. While judge he has tried a number of big oases. Charles Shepherd of Redkey, was convicted of wife murder before him; Mary O Donn«jj was once convicted and once acquitted of killing Frank Whitsei; James Ertel was acquitted of the murder of his wife; John W. Terrell was convicted at Bluffton of the murder of Melvin Wolfe and Charles W. Dunn was also covicted of second degree murder. —Portland Commercial-Review. The republicans seem to he hurrying things in Jay county, as the law says the terms of county officers shall begin January first.

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Clem Heiderman and W. H. WarcV left Tuesday for Waterloo, Ind., where they will put in two furnaces for Loch & Dirkson, who have received several contracts there this fall. The furnaces are of the latest and most modern patent and are guaranteed to give perfect satisfacton. Samuel Johns, an oil man from Willshire, was arrested Monday ■ morning by Marshal Green on a charge of public intoxication. He was found on First street in the yard of Burt Dibble trying to sleep his jag oft. He was tried last I evening and plead guilty, being J assessed the usual dose of 19:30, which he paid and was discharged. When last seen he was making swift tracks for the Clover Leaf depot. The Adams County Poultry show under the auspices of the Adams County Farmers’ Institute, will be held in Decatur December 5 and 6 in the rooms formerly r occupied by Woodward & Ball. Entries free. Prize to be a score card properly ( filled out by a competent poultry judge who lives outside the county. All standard breeds may compete and must be shown in pairs. Let' I us see the best samples of all kinds of poultry. For further informai tion write J. W. Broadbeck, Supt., Fred Bell, assistant. Commissioners Harry R. Moltz and D. S. Manlier met at Clerk Gerber’s office Monday afternoon and selected the juries for the November term of court, which convenes next Monday. They are as follows: Grand jury—Amos Lindsey Jefferson township; Henry Berning Root; John R. Clendening, Hartford; John A Mumma, Root; Benjamin Miller, Wabash; P. E. Amspiugh, Washington. Petit jury— John Yoder, Hartford; Shelby L. Vance, Blue Creek; William E. Young, Blue Creek; George E. Snider, Hartford; Adam Beberstine, Hartford; Ernst Blomker, Preble; E uanuel Lehman, Wabash; Jasper L. Graber, French; Peter F. Mazeln, Monroe; Jonas Neuenschwander, French; Isaac D. Booher, Jefferson; Andrew J. Briggs, Wabash.

The Marion Leader says: War on oigaretts is soon to be inaugurated by Willis Brown of Chicago, founder of the Anti-o igarette league and edior of Pluck, a boy’s magazine published in the lake city. Mr. Brown is now lecturing and organizing leagues in Indiana and has suoeeded in placing leagues in Logansport, Lafayette and Kokomo. He has just completed his work at Kokomo, where he aroused great interest and enthusiasm. He is completing a return engagement at Logansport and is expected here week after next to take up the work and the organization of a league. After completing his work here he will start on a tour of Indiana and intends organizing leagues in all the larger cities and towns in the state. Mr. Brown re oently made a tour of Wisconsin and organized many leagues there. He has been uniformly successful in his work and good reports come to him from the cities and towns where he has operated. Mr. Brown is a clever and forcible speaker and of attractive presonality. He has an unique influence among boy s and has rescued many of them from the evils of the cigarette. So successful has he been that he is in demand over the country and wherever he has appeared urgent requests have been sent him asking his return. School teachers in the cities where he has worked say the boys are more attentive in school and show improvement in various ways after they have broken off from the cigarette habit. He realizes the vastness of the task before him, but has resolved to devote his life to the work of rescuing the youths of the country from this vicious habit. His work is conducted along quiet lines and his success has been phenomenal At K.koino, white he organized a strong league, many young ladies were deeply interested in the movement and with their he was able to acocmplish great good. Wherever he goes he gets the ladies interested and then with them is enabled to reach the youths mroe effectively.

DECATUR, INDIANA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1904.

C. D. Kunkle, president of the Adams county farmers’ intitute, informs us that he has secured the rooms formerly occupied by Woodward & Ball’s furniture store, and will conduct a poultry show during the instiute, December sth to 6th. This new department will no doubt prove an interesting one. At Snnday morning’s services at the St. Mary’s church, Rev. Theo. Wilken announced for the first time the approaching wedding of Mrs. Caroline Freang to Mr. John Glutting. Both are well knowhi in Decatur and have numerous friends who join us in advancing congratulations. The Jwedding will occur the latter part of this month.

When complete rural route service has been established in Adams county we will have twenty-six routes, besides four or five from other counties, which come into the county, making a total of thirty. Postmaser Brittson received word Moday that the new service will go into effect December 15th. At the present time there are sixteen routes in the county, divided as follows: Decatur seven; Monroe one; Berne four and Geneva so ir. With the complete service there willbe a total of twenty-six routes as follows: Decatur twelve; Magley one; Pleasant Mills one; Monroe three; Berne four and Geneva five. The entire system is to be changed, every old route being re-arranged to give the best service everywhere over the county. The routes will average twenty-five miles each and each will reach 100 families. According to information from the department, the service in Adams

county will be the best in Indiana, ' reaching all the people in as satis- 1 factory manner as could be ex- * peoted. Ten new carriers will be necessary, as th it is the number of 1 new routes, and half the number will drive from this city. This ojmpletes the service and no future < changes of consequence are ex- i pected. 1 Caleb B. Andrews vs Henry Hite, ' complaint to contest election, is the title of a suit filed atCmnty 1 Auditor Booh’s office Friday. The trial will be heard by the board of county commissioners on Friday, November 25th, and much interest has already been manifested in the 1 outcome. The plaintiff is repre- ' sented by Attorneys J. T. Merryman, J. C. Moran, David E. Smith and Erwin & Erwin. Three copies of the complaint were filed, one of which goes to the board of commissioners, one to the county clerk and one to the defendant, Mr. Hite. From the decision of the commissioners an appeal may be taken to the circuit judge, the same as in any other law suit. The complaint recites the facts that on November Bth a general election was held in ndiana for the purpose of electing state, county and township officers; that Henry Hite and Caleb Andrews were candidates for the office of trustee of Washington township and were the only contestants for said office; that there were received and counted for defendant Hite < 12 votes and for plaintiff Andrews 709 votes; that the present contest and suit, is filed on the following grounds: That in the West preI cinct of Washington township Andrews received 115 votes and Hite 75, but on account of irregularity and the mal-conduct of the inspector and judges they failed to count six ballots; that in precinct A, first ward, Andrews received 78 votes and Hite 112, but three bailors were thrown out; in A precinct, third ward Andrews received 101 votes and Hite 83, but five votes were not counted; in B precinct, third w. rd, Andrews received 113 votes and Hite ICO—with eight votes not counted. This nak <s twenty-two contested ballots in all, and if ad *ere favorable to Andrews, would change the totals to Hite 712, Andrews 731 and elect the latter by nineteen majority. Os course these ballots are divided and as they are sealed, nobody can say . just how they will show the result or whether they will’ make ( any change or not. This is the 'question the commissioners will ' decide after the trial.

Tcm Adlesperger, a druggist of South Bend, William Adlesperger, a shoe manufacturer, at Toledo and Rev. John Adlesperger, priest, from Cynthiana, Ky., are in the city visiting relatives and friends. William Adlesperger is accompanied by his wife, a sister of our well known former townsman, Jesse Niblick, who died a few years ago. Forty years ago these people were well known citizens in Decatur and will be remembered well by the old timers. They are here now to look after the removal of the bodies of their father and mother from the old Citholio cemetery to St. Joseph’s cemetery. Teachers of the county are anticipating a pleasant and profitable meeting at the session of their association to convene at the Baptist church here Saturday November 26. The program will be as follows: Saturday morning, 9:30— Music, pupils Decatur schools; Devotional, Mr. J. H. Walters. Music, pupils Decatur schools. Effect of Environment on Students; Home; Community; School. Mr- Harvey Opliger. Dissusnon, Mr. E. S. Christen. English in the Eighth Grade, Miss Olive Peaile Martin. What Should be the Minimum Training of a Public School Teacher, Mr. H. A. Hartman. Discussion, G. H. LaughreV. Lecture— The Hero of Babylon, Rev. L. H. Seager, of Cleveland, Ohio. Afternoon, 1:30 Plain Facts in History Lying Dormant, Mrs. Bailey. Discussion, Mr. B. A. Warner. The Teacher’s Mission. Does He Fill It? Mr. J. H. Walters. Discussion, A. L. Brentlinger. Parental Visitation. Desirability of. How to secure, Mr. G. W. Warner. Declamation, Miss Grace Lewton. Needed Eliminations from and additions to the Course of Study for the Common Schools, O. N. Tnydall. General Discussion.

Kit Cowan, a well known citizen of Bobo, certainly had his troubles Saturday afternoon, settling several cases filed against him, and only the clemency of one of the parties interested, saved Mr. Cowan from a trip to the penitentiary. The first case against Cowan was filed before Mayor Coffee by Mrs. Mattie Roop, alleging that on Saturday night ,No’ember sth, Cowan, together with several other parties, came to her home on Eighth street and maliciously destroyed a number of flower pots. Mayor Coffee, after hearing the evidence, decided that Kit was guilty, and fined him SI.OO and costs He stayed the docket and was discharged. The other case was filed by B. W. Sholty before 'Squire Smith on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. The affidavit cited the fact that a year ago Cowan went to the office of B W. Sholty and desired the loan of ten dollars, giving his own personal note for the same, at the time statng to Mr. Sholty that he had in his own name a horse and buggy and valuable piece of real estate situated at Bobo, Ind. Upon these statements Mr. Sholty gave him the money, and Cowan left. In the meantime, however. Mr. Sholty looked up the records and could find no place where Cowan owned any real estate or personal property. A short time after he met Cowan and demanded payment, Cowan nutting him off, stating he would pay it in a few days. This statement he made several times, never paying the amount, until Mr. Sholty got tired and filed the above affidavit. Cowan was arrested by Marshal Green and brought before ‘Squire Smith, where, after begging hard for a settlement and telling how sorry he was, a settlement was effected, whereby Cowan gave to Mr. Sholty a note with good security, and paid the costs in the case, and was given his release. Had Mr. Sholty pressed the case, Cowan would undoubtedly have been sentenced to prison, which would have meant from one to seven years. Cowan was certainly lucky to esloape in such a manner, and it! |should learn him a gcod lesson. ! Cowan also claims to be the man i who stabbed the negro near Wren a week ago and says he was fined 113.50 for that, though we can find no record of suoh a case.

N. C. Coverdale, the popular newsdealer, wa< twenty-nine years old Monday and though he had forgoten the fact his wife hadn’t, and in honor of the event invited a number of his friends to a smoker at their beautiful home. The crowd walked in unannounced, and Clark stood wnld-eyed and for once unable to speak. He recovered finally and when Dr. Roy Archbold made the presentation speech ><nd handed Clark a package inscribed “remember the givers,” !he responded nobly. Cigars were at hand, as were also cards and smoke laughter and gay r< partee mingled for several hours, during which time Mrs. Coverdale served a delicious three course lunch. It was late when the crowd hoped Clark might continue in good health for twenty-nine centuries. The guests included Messrs. J. S. Peterson, Dr. Roy Archbold, Will Shrock, Earl Adams, Frank Burns, C. K Bell, George Flanders, E. G. Coverdale, Dr. C- E. Neptune and J. H. Heller.

Monday was a gala day for the Heiman family, the occasion being the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Casper Heiman, who reside three and one-half miles southwest of this city, and it will be an occasion long remembered by all present. Fifty years of married life is certainly a long time, and not many couple live to see that, eventful time, but for their advanced age, Mr. and Mrs. Heiman have held up remarkably well, both being hale and hearty Mr. Heiman is eighty-two years of age and his wife seventy-five, they having lived in this county for twenty-five years, and on the same farm they now live on. In his younger days Mr. Heiman was an expert engineer, he having discovered and opened two coal mines in Eastern Ohio, which are today being operated. It was in that state that he was married. All arrangements for Monday’s big event were planned and carried out by his two sons, Frank and Peter, and well they did their duty, every Heiman being present from far and near, there being fourteen from Massillon, Ohio. A special service was conducted at the St. Mary’s church in the morning in hv.nor of the event, Father Wilken presiding, at which service all relatives were present. Immediately after the service all departed for the Heiman home-

stead, where a sumptuous dinner was served, at which seventy-five were feasted. At one-thirty o'clock the Loch City band was conveyed to the Heiman residence, where they assisted in enlivening the occasion by catchy and up-to-date music, this p irt of the program being a complete surprise to the old couple, and which they enjoyed immensely. The band boys were then invited into the house where refreshments of different kinds were served and the afternoon made merry in many different ways. At precisely five o’clock all were invited into the spacious dining room and seated at the tables,

where everything that was good to eat was presented. To this fact your correspondent can positively swear, as he was present and had the pleasure of enjoying the good things. After the hundred guests finished eating, the tables that were once so loaded down looked as if a Kansas cyclone had struck it. as it was left cold and bare. After supper the band played several pieces, including ‘ God Be With You ’Till W’e Meet Again,” and then departed for home, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Heiman many more years of good health. Besides the immediate relatives that were present, many neighbors took part in the occasion and assisted in the celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Heiman were the re cipients of many beau - tiful and costly presents, which were presented to them by their children and friends, all of which were fitting for the occasion. During the afternoon Moser, the phoi tographer, made his appearance, | first taking two views of the Heiman family and then a view of all present. Without doubt tnis was one of the greatest events of this description ever held in Adams 1 county.

CIRCULATION 2800 WEEKLY

NUMBER 37

The Odell Commission company’s agency in Decatur is now a thing of the past, Walter Cockley the operator and manager, having received word Monday afternoon to close the doors and quit business, giving as cause that the business was not paying and they could not afford to keep open. This company since opening here have been doing considerable business, but not to the companys interest, as the customers here have been getting the best of the stocks, beating the game regularly, and as there were no lambs to shear, the company took the next best plan, and closed. Mr. Cockley, the operator, left last evening for Kansas City, where he has a similar position offered him and stated before he left that the office here would not be re-opened. The National Co., closed here a month ago, and Decatur is now surviving without a bucket shop. Without any doubt the new window device lecently patented by E igene Christen is a success, and a good-sized fortune is within his reach. A representative of this

p per, together with several parties, were present Saturday Central school building, where Mr. Christen made a practical demonstration of his new patent. The sixth room was the one chosen as the room that would fill all the requirements, being practically hit by the sun the entire forenoon, which made it possible to thoroughly test the patent. The shades are the entire length and breadth of the window in a manner resembling a lattice door, the frame part baing o instructed of wood and the body p rt of the blind of cardboard, and placed in on a lattice plan, being so made that you can see out of the room, but a person on the outside cannot see in. When the shades were thrown wide open the room was flooded with sunlight, which noticeably hurt the eye, but the moment the blinds were closed the sun was shut out of the room,

but the light came flooding in, filling the room with a mild light, which is pleasing to the eye and makes reading a pleasure. The blinds will be left in the room for a considerable length of time so that people may see just what this patent is, and what its advantages are. Mr. Christen was unable to get the school board to examine the patent today, it being Saturday and all were busy and was therefore unable to get an expression from them. Those who have seen its uses and advantages are loud in their praise of the blind, and rank Mr. Christen a genius of no moan ability. It is the intention of Mr. Christen to organize a stock' company and immediately commence the manufacture of the blinds and place agents on the road to sell the same—and there is no question concerning their ready sale. The blinds, however, will be m inufactured fotn tin instead of cardboard, so as to make them more durable, and stand wear and tear. The blind is open to the public’s gaze, and anyone desiring to examine them may do so by calling at the school building any time.

Mr. Christen stated that these blinds could be sold at a reasonable price and within the reach of all and should meet with a ready sale. If everything carries out according to the plans, Decatur will have a new industry, and all credit must be given to Eugene Christen, whose foresight lead to this new discovery. Father Wilkens’ opinion of this patent is as follows: “It is the greatest invention of this kind I h ive ever seen, and will do my utm >st to introduce it into our schools. The light that it reflects is mellow and just the kind for a school room. Mr. Christen has made a great discovery, and its benefits to mankind are unlimited and it should meet with a ready de wherever introduced.” Prof. Hartman says: “After having ex amined this patent closely, my opinion is that it is a wonderful invention and a great benefit to 1 school rooms, and meets all the re- : quirements as to the defusion of light, and should meet with a ready sale in all sections of the f'ni’ed States, and I consider that Mr. Christen has one of the most valuable pitents ever issued. ”