Decatur Democrat, Volume 48, Number 43, Decatur, Adams County, 29 December 1904 — Page 5

TOWNSHIP INSTITUTE. One of the most interesting institutes of the year was held by the teachers of Union and Root townships, Saturday, December 17, at District No. 3, Root township. The county superintendent and Mr. L. H Boknecht, trustee of Root town ship, were present, so was also Mr. L N. Grandstaff, who did much to enliven the work of the day. During the forenoon many of the patrons and pupils of the district came with well-filled baskets, and at the noon hour a sumptuous dinner was served. Before the close of the session the following resolutions were read: Whereas, The teachers of Union and Root townships in institute assembled* Dec. 17, 1904, realize that this is our last meeting with trustees Mr. L. H. Boknecht, of Root township, and Mr. Fred Koldeway, of Union township, in their official capacity, and Whereas, We the teachers of said townships appreciate the efficient services of Trustees Boknecht and Koldeway, and have realized the value of their encouragement and wise administration, and as teachers attest to . their integrity and unswerving devotion to duty as officers, who have proved themselves equal to every emergency, faithful and true to every test, and Whereas, We regret the too early end of their official association with us and as teachers hope that they will continue to meet with us ia our future work; therefore be it Resolved, That the teachers of said townships do heartily and sincerely tender to Trustees Boknech and Koldeway our most heartfelt thanks for all their past kindnesses and favors to us, and mindful of our deep feeling and obligation toward them, hope and sincerely desire that the highest success may crown all their future undertakings. Be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to each of our trustees and to the Decatur papers for publication. Whereas, The patrons pupils, teachers and trustees of District No. 3, Root township, have so kindly favored us by their presence and co-operation; and have so royally and corteously entertained us today with an excellent repasast well as with their cheerful presence and hearty participation in our work, be it Resolved, That we, the teachers of Union and Roott townships extend to them our sincere and heartfelt thanks. Peoples & Holthouse have puichased for their entire force of men blue shirts with the name of the firm across the breast in plain white letters, so that those desiring to do business with this firm may be able to know they are talking with the right parties. John Laohot, the popular treas-urer-elect of Adams county, went to Cleveland, Tuesdoy to make his annual report to the Brooks Oil company, for whom he has been Indiana representative for twelve years past. Mr. Laohot has the highest regard for his company who have treated him always in the fairest manner possible. John will contract with the company for ten montns, at the exp iration of which time he will remove his family from Berne here and arrange to take possession of his office, which he takes January 1, 1906. Mr. Laohot and family are splendid citizens, and we advance them our welcome to Decatur. Last evening at the Burt Hotel the Lyman Bros, will entertain their entire force of men at a real live and up-to-date banquet, including artists, crew men, deliverymen, and in fact every man who is in the employ of this gigantic concern. The Lyman Bros are doing this as a token of respect and the esteem they hold every man in their employ and as an appreciation for their past faithful services. There is no doubt that a fine time will be enjoyed by all. This firm yesterday contracted with Charles Ross, a Decatur boy, appointing him as general overseer and manager of all crews for the state of Indiana. He will direct the men as he sees fit. This position carries with it a handsome salary. Charles has only been with this concern a little over a year and this appointment comes as a most agreeable surprise to him.

Z The Peterson scheols, G. w. Warner, teacher, gave a Christmas entertainment yesterday afternoon ana the many patrons who were present report a splendid time A concert and Christmas tree were the crowning events. Judge Erwin, of Decatur, heard the circuit court ease of Albert Ring vs Joe W. Bell. After hearmg the evidence he took the case under advisement and will give his deqision on January 23.-Fort Wayne Journal-Ga-zette. Among the many happy Christmas family reunions was the one at Judge Heller’s home. The guests included J. W. Tyndall, J. H. Heller and famies, Miss Bertha Heller, who has been attending the State University, and Miss Blanche Dibble. The funeral services of Edward, the four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Brunnegraff, was held Saturday at the St. Mary’s church, Father Wilken conducting the services, and interment will be made in St. Joseph’s cemetery. The floral offering was beautiful and profuse. In our article concerning the dismissal of the ease of riot against Adam Wise, Roy Elzey and Will Sohroeleker, we] stated that Wise was the innocent party. This was a mistake. We are now informed Will Sohroeleker being the one against whom no case could be proven. The teachers of Root township met at the home of Trustee Boknecht, who retires from office January first. An oyster supper and a splendid time is the report of every one present. To show their high appreciation of Trustee Boknecht, the teachers presented him with a handsome rocking chair. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Phillips received the sad message Satur day that their niece, Mrs. Will

Wilmington, had died at her home i at Grand Rapids, Mich. A little babe proceeded the mother a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmington were quite well known, hav- , ing visited here just after their wedding a year and a half ago. Robert McMahon, one of the Lyman Bros.’, artists, left Friday for Chicago, where he will spend Christmas with relatives, 'and restup until his arm is properly healed, so that he can again resume his duties with the above named firm. This is the young man the Democrat spoke about a few evenings ago, who scalded his arm while cleansing brushes. Mr. and Mrs. David Steele and family served a fine Xmas dinner yesterday at their home at Peterson. The guests were M. N. Steele and family, Bluffton. Charles Steele and family and Charles Baker and wife of Decatur, John Brown and family and Miss Eva Gault of Peterson. All left at a late hour for their respective homes, wishing them many more such happy events. Monday at one o’clock Henry Feusse, an old and respected citizen, of this county, departed this life at his home five miles north east of this city, after an illness of several months’ duration. Death resulted from yelluow jaundice. He was seventy years of age and came to this county, when but a mere boy and when this surrounding country was nothing but a wilderness. Funeral services were held this afternoon at one o’clock at the house, the Rev, Domsife conducting the services, and interment was made in the Fuelling cemetery. Lloyd Somerville, the lad who delivered milk to the Kraus family, was for the arrest of the murderess who afterward confessed the crime. It was his story about being sent to a drug store after poison that led the coroner to abandon the theory that Crystal Krauss had committed suicide, and it was his evidence before the preliminary court that led to the suspected woman being bound over to court. There is a man in Dunkirk, as baker, who has a great admiration for young Somerville, and he has expressed that admiration by making Lloyd a Christmas present of a suit of clothes. The Dunkirk baker followed up the case from the beginning and he seems to consider Lloyd Somerville the real heroin the case. His name is Waldmiller, or something like that, and he is said to derive much satisfaction from the presentation of| a suit of clothes to the boy.—Hart-' ford City News. 1

The entertainment at the Decatur High school Friday was interesting and well attended. The program was carried out as an nounced in the Daily Democrat. The F. & A. M. lodge and the Chapter held a joint installation of officers Tues, night. H. B. Heller is the new worshipful master of the • Blue lodge, while P. L. Andrews is 1 the Ruler of the Chapter. The usual custom has been to have a public installation of officers, with 1 a banquet, but this was dispensed with this year. The interurban proved today that it is a mighty good thing for Bluffton . Fiom eightt o'clock to three ] it dumped on an average of 100 persons per hour into the city. Some of the cars had as high as 130 per- . sons on board. This afternoon the outbound cars were more crowded than those coming in this morning. It was a record breaking day for the road.—Bluffton News. Several months ago A. B. Cline, J. W. Goodyear and Herman Wiocking bought as an investment 1500 acres of timber land in Mississippi. The agent who sold them the land predicted that the price would advance rapidly from what they paid for it, $2.50 an acre, and ! it did. A few days ago the same 1 agent offered them a chance to sell the land at an advance of $6,500 1 overwhat they paid for it, but they ' are holding the land for a still better price.—Bluffton News. Geneva, Ind., Dec. 28.—The women of Geneva have organized a “dark night’’ society. Each member of the organization pledges herself to place a lighted lamp in herfront window between dark and nine o’clock. The town is without street lights and the women have adopted this method that they ma y get home safely after dark falls. The gas lighting system was used here until the town council and the gas company disagreed on terms, when the meter system was

adopted. Did it ever occur to you that this news gathering business at this time of year is not the most pleas ant way on earth of enjoying one’sself? Aside from the fact that news is rather scarce and those who know anything seem frozen up, there are other troubles; that north wind cuts through Jthin'olothes like a blacksnake whip. The ice is slippery and the snow flakes slip down our collar, but we are not grumbling and are only too glad to brave the storms if we can only please you. If we don’t know, let us and we will try to de way. It's blamed disagreeable weather, and that’s what we’ve been trying to say all the time. A very pleasant event occurred at the home of Trustee Fred Koldewey Thursday evening, December 22, when his present corps of teachers, with other invited friends, gathered at his home in Union township. It was an enjoyable evening for all present. One of the principle features of the evening was the presentation of a beautiful rocker by the teach ers, as a token of their appreciatiou of the kindness shown them by Mr. Koldewey, their trustee, during his four years of office. Those present were Supt. Brandy berry and wife, John Miller, C- D. Spuller, Norah Ahr, Bolle Barkley, Nettie Miller, Willis Spuller, Lucy Fruchte, Louis Koldewey, May Spuller and Martha Koldewey. Perry Ruffing, fourteen, the son of Pennsylvania Section Foreman Martin Ruffing, of 1137 Hayden street , and Phinley Ireland, eighteen, the son of Mrs. Nancy Ireland, a widow, who lives at Wallen, are under arrest on the charge of having placed two steel rails on the G. R &I. tracks near Wallen, and caused the wreck of a freight train last Thursday night. Prosecutor Ronald Dawson will prepare the : affidavits against the youthful pns oners and they will be arraigned this morning. According to the officers, the two have confessed, giving as their reasons for the dia bolical act that they merely wished to see the engine knock the rails from the track. They say, it is alleged, they had no thought of robbing passenger train No. 8 which wa*< due shortly after the freight, nor did they wish to see anyonff killed. The officers believe it was simp y a thoughtless boyish prank.—Fort Wavne Journal-Ga zette. '* FTo Cure a Cold in One Day. Taki> I Bronin Quinine Tablet*. Ail K \V u lore’s signature on each bt»x.

The Same Old Story “ECONOMY MEANS SAVING”

Unhandled cups and saucers, set 23C Handled cups and saucers, set 34c Plain white dinner plates set| 23C Decorated dinner plates set . 47c

WHEN YOU THINK OF i.OW PRICES, THINK OF THE ECONOMY. WE DELIVER GOODS.

The Record-Herald says: “The , Pennsylvania Railroad company is , prepared to spend $30,000,000 in the construction of a new railway sta- . tion in Chicago, $20,000,000 |of this sum to be spent in acquiring land adjoining the present union depot and $10,000,000 to be spent in buildings. Plans and specifications for a most elaborate group of structures devoted to railway purposes have already been completed.” A body blow is to be given to railroad subsidies at the forth coming session of the legislature. At the last session the subsidy law , was broadened by authorizing civil corporations to vote aid to trolly , lines, the old law contemplating ’ only aid to steam lines. This session an effort will be made to repeal a subsidy act, the impression prevailing that the appropriation of public funds by taxation, for private purposes has gone to extremes. Senator Farber of Frankfort, it is understood, will lead the SgLt on the existing statute and he will have a large following, asthere is feeling, among a large element of the tax payers that taxation of this kind should cease. Dr. Bert Mangold, one of the best known young men of this city, will complete a three years’ course in the Indiana Dental college, Indianapolis, May 15th, and will immediately open an office in Decatur. He has arranged to occupy a part of Dr. J. M. Miller’s office on South Second street. His furniture and appliances will be modern and up-to-date, and as -Mr. Mangold has a large circle of friends and acquaintances he will no doubt secure his share of business. During his college life ,Burt has devoted himself earnestly and his diploma carries with it honors well earned, and his ability is unquestioned. He is the eldest son of Ex County Auditor Noah Mangold, who is known all over the county. Dr. Mangold will have his office ready for business by June Ist. There was a wreck on the Clover Leaf at Craigville at 5:30 o clock Sunday morning, which badly disfigured engines Nos. 152 and 150, two of the large new locomotives put into the service only a few weeks ago. The engines were both pulling heavy through freights No. 156 eastbound and No. 1- 2 westbound. Both crews had orders to take a siding at Craigville for the westbound passenger train No. 3 and the westbound train pulled on to the siding first and darkened their headlight as is the custom. The crew from the east was not watching for tho other train on the siding and entered the switch at a pretty good rate of speed, and before they could be warned by a brakeman on the westbound train the engines had crashed together. Both pilots were smashed to splinters and the westbound train pushed back onto the main track. Both engines were repaired so that they continued their runs two hours late. Conductor Flynn of the eastbound freight train was thrown from the oupalo of his caboose when the crash came and was unconscious for some time, but was not dangerously hurt.—Bluffton News.

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Tin cups each 1C No. 8 Granite tea kettle. 59c io qt. granite bucket . 43c Patented slop pail . . . 22c All copper wash boiler $1.98 2 qt. covered bucket . . 5C Large dinner pail . . . 21c

Among the many happy Christmas events was the big dinner served by Mr. and Mrs. John Drake. About forty of their neighbors, friends and relatives participated and each is loud in praise for the host and hostess. There was a meeting at the office of County Treasurer Amos G. King last night of the stockholders and directors of the Interstate Traction company and an organization was perfected by the election of officers for the ensuing year as follows: Postmaster A. L. Sharpe, president; John C. Curtis, vice president; Cuno Kibele, secretary; Amos G. King, treasurer; Fred M. Caldwell, general manager; Daniel O. North, chief engineer ; and John E. Clark, of Marion, is the company’s chief attorney. The Interstate Traction Company is one of the two companies in the field with the avowed purpose of building an interurban line from Marion to Lima, Ohio, Warren, Bluffton, and Decatur. As shown by the above list of officers the Interstate is composed largely of Bluffton stockholders, and they seem from all indications to be in on the ground floor and to be in advance of the other company. Pres. , ident Sharpe said this morning that they had already been granted franchises through Grant and Wells counties and petitions for franchises have been filed with the town conn oils of Van Buren, Warren and other points along the line. He says that eight miles of right of way have already been secured in Grant county east of Marion, paralleling the Clover Leaf. President Sharpe says that a syndicate composeu of Boston, Chicago and New York -capitalists has been organized to finance the road and that the construction work will be started within a few weeks. The company will build the coming summer from Marion to Bluffton, nut probably will not extend the line on east before next year. At Marion they will connect with the .Marion, Kokomo & Western and at this place with the Muncie line. The other j company in the field has not even | asked yet for franchises.—Bluffton i News.

MARKET REPORT. Accurate prices paid by Decatur merchants for various products. Cor rected everv da® We will begin buying new corn, Wednesday Dec. 28 GRAIN. BY E. L. OABBOL, GBAIN MEBOHANT Corn yellow new I 56 Corn, Mixed new... 54 Machine shucked one cent less. Oats, new 28 Wheat. No. 2 1 U Wheat, No. 3 I 06 Barley 46 Rye No. 2 Clover Seed ” 70 Alsyke @ 6 75 Buckwheat 48 Flax Seed „ 80 Timothy ** 2 " Buckwheat 40 CHICAGO MARKETS. Chicago marketclos-’i a> l:15 p. m today, according to Decatur Stock i and Grain Exchange. i July Wheat 98J Wheat, Dec. ' Wheat, May 1 14 July Corn 4“i Corn, December 46 j > Corn, May 45j July Oats, “I a . Oats, Dec Oats May 3H Jan. Pork I’ 2 55 Jan. Lard 6 88

Wash bowl & pitcher. . 69c Large white deep dish . 7© 12 boxes good matches . 8C Ladies’ black hose, pair . 7c io bars Ark soap . . . 21C Nickel plated tea spoons setßC Nickel plated table spoons set 13©

TOLEDO GRAIN MARKETS Changed every afternoon at 3:00 o’clock by J. D. Ha.e, Decatur. Special wire service. Wheat, new No. 2, red, cash fl 17| May wheat;.... 1 18 J July Wheat 1 01 Corn, cash 46| May corn 46J July corn 47 Oats, cash 32J May oats 32| July Oats 34 Rye, cash 83 OTHER PRODUCTS. BY VABIODS GBOOEBB AND MEBOHANTB. Eggs, fresh, per doz I 24 Lard 07 Butter, per pound 14 Potatoes, new . 40 Onions 75 Cabbage per 100 lb 50 Apples, per bu 5j STOCK. BY FBED 3CHEIMAN, DE LEB Lambs $4 00@ 4 25 Hogs, per cwt. 3 75@ 14 00 Cattle per lb 2 @ 3 Calves, per lb .3j @ 5 Cows i_ 2 POULTRY. BY J. W. PLACE CO. Chickens, young, per lb 7@7 Fowls, per lb 6| Young Turkey 10 — Old Turkeys — HAY HARKET. No. 1 timothy large (baled) J 8 00 No 1 ” small ” 7 00 No 2 ” fl 00 less No 1 mixed 1 50 less No 1 clover 1 50 less WOOL AND HIDES. by b. kalveb a son. Phone 442 Wool, unwashed 18i023 Coon - —lO (a) 150 Skunk 20 1 40 Opossum — 10 (ft' 05 Mink ■ f @2 50 Muskrat —1 @ 13 Beef Hides .... OS Calf ’ I? Sheep Pelts 25 @ 1.2:> tallow 04 OIL riARKET. Indiana 39 | Whitehouse 1-20 ' Somerset 96 I Neodasha, (Kan.) 70 Barkers ville • ••• 1-09 | Ragland 00 I Tiona - fl-70 : Pennsylvania 1-55 Corning 1-22 New Castle 1.47 North Lima 1.C4 South Lima 99 COAL Per Ton Prices of coal on and after Decem- • ber Ist, until further notice will be as I follows: Hocking Lump, per ton $3 80 Virginia Splint 4 00 I Indiana Lump 360 ; Domestic Nut 360 j Washed Nut.... — 400 5 Pittsburg Lump 400 j Pocahontas 450 ■ Kentucky Cannell 600 , Anthracite 750 ) Chargee for carrying coal 25c per - ton or fraction thereof; up stairs 50e ) per ton. fIARKET NOTES. Liverpool market closed steady. , Wheat, 5 cents lower 5 Corn, j cents lower Receipts at CfueagL today: . Hogs__ ’ Wheat 100 care - Corn 1050 cars , Oats 2r>ocare I Cattle; JOOOO | Sheep 0000 ‘ Estimate for tomorrow: = H 1 s OOO ; Wheat Ujeare ’ Corn 107] care Oats 1.15 jars