Decatur Democrat, Volume 49, Number 11, Decatur, Adams County, 18 May 1905 — Page 1

ALLTHE.NEWS all the time

VOLUME XLIX.

OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO FARMERS How to Care for Calves ana Colts.

An intelligent breeder of fancy dairy cattle wrote us the other day that for years he had experienced trouble w ith his spring calves. They had failed to thrive properly for a time, and some of them had died of scours, while most of them had scoured and almost without exception the ones affected had also shown a peculiar condition of the naval. This condition consisted in an enlargement of the naval cord, which went on increasing in size until it finally burst at different points and discharged pus, after which recovery took place in some instances but in others th 3 calf died from blood poisoning after showing enlargements of the joints of the limbs. He asked for advice and was given instructions for prevention such as have often been given here for the benefit of of our readers. It would seem, however, that the cause of this annual loss of calves lis not generally understood, so that we may be pardoned for again bringing it to the notice of our readers. The same disease is prevalent among foals, but where it attacks, the victim nearly always dies, and the few that escape are not worth raising. Calves are apparently hardier than foals, when attacked by this disease of the naval, else our correspondent would have had none recover, and if he will follow our instructions in the future he need never have another case The disease is due to absorbtion of filth germs at the raw naval cord of foal or calf

Dr. Aspy, of Geneva, was in the city today, attending a meeting of the pension board. I Invitations have been received hr this city from Reigle, Ohio, announcing the wedding of Miss Nora KJase to John Liohtle of Hammond, llnd., the event to occur on May bird. Mr. Lichtle is well known jin this city, having resided here for la number of years with his mother, ■who still resides south of this city. ■The young couple expect to make jtheir future tome in Hammond. I A marriage license was issued ■Monday to Crist Schnegg and Cecile ■Neukmom. Both the bride and ■room were born in Switzerland. [The bride lives at Berne and the ■poom at Bluffton, Ohio. Licenses frets issued Saturday evening to BCharles H. Milligan, an oil man of ■Lima, Ohio, and Cora L. Longenfrker, of Geneva, also to William (Lllmeyer and Dora Zwick of ■Preble township. I Thomas H. Andrews will have Bo divide honors with Robert SiniBson 'of Hartford township, who ■till owns and lives upon the land ■utered from the government. He ■wit the first house in Hartford ■ownship, and as a matter of fact B 8 now one of their oldes r and most ■Wnored citizens. He is the veneryle father of Samuel Simison of ■* rne . and is known by many •dams county people. ■ Theodore W. Hunter, well ■Down here, died Tuesday after ■ Oij d at two o'clock, at his home, W ear Ashland, Ohio, after a few ■ s ts illness, having been stricken ■’thparalysis Sunday afternoon. ■ l9 sister, Mrs. W. J. Myers, of ■“'"Oity, was at his oedisde when K -nd came, having left imme- ■' a W upon receiving word of his illness. Mr. Hunter was ■'. kn ' jW » here, being a cousin e Moses families, and also of ■ More Kennedy. He lived here of years and attended the ■^ tUr sc hools. b'or many years Hlhi ' n A& hl a nd county, where he was a well to do er ‘ w as serving as countv » aissioner at the time of his E t le aves a wife and two *° m<JUrn their loss, be-' 11!la ' V otller relatives and heldt tun eral services will hursday afternoon, at one K. . &t; Ashland. The deceased Ug--^L2_ De years old.

i [n,the naval at birth there is a large, wide open vein (umbilical vein) wtuch connects directly with the liver; there is another open passage to the bladder. These ducts offer a suitable pathway for germs and when they enter, as they are apt to do in filthy places, they speedilv find access to important organs and the blood oiculation. The filth germs, having entered the blood and tissues, cause irritation, and the pus gathers' in the irritated part. Such pus constitutes an abscess and from the original abscess ■in the enlarged naval pus germs i are carried into the blood circulation and proceed to set up new pus colonies or abscesses at other parts of the body , notably the joints of the extremeties. Tais I pus absorption is teohnioaly j termed “pyaemia,” and it is present invariably when the naval is found to be enlarged, cold, wet, glistening or discharging pus from one or more orifices. The first evidences of the disease in foals is a hot painful swelling of one or more joints. The owner is apt to think that the mare has stepped upon the foal, but examination discloses the condition of the naval referred to, and next day anohter joint has probably become affected, and the foal is no longer able to stand or suck and speedily succumbs. In calves, J scours maybe the first evidence of the disease, although scours in young calves is not always due to pus absorption, ana the naval ; will usually be found enlarged as mentioned by the correspondent

An electric light wire was struck by lightning Sunday afternoon I near Dr. Beavers’ residence, and for a while a live wire was in existence until Electrician Mylott ar- I rived and mended the deranged wires. No damage in particular l w»s done. In regard to the proposed license 1 fee of twentv-five dollars for fishing in Michigan lakes, the Petoskey i Record very forcibly says: “No i such law bas been passed by MiohiI gan. No such bill has been report- ! ed in either branch of the Michigan legislature. No such act could by any possibility be forced through the present Michigan legislature.’’ A new case was tiled on the docket of the Adams crcuiiit court Saturday at three o’clock, entitled Edward Marshand against Elmer Johnson, asking for $5,000 damages for injuries Marshand received at the hands of Johnson in a I ; fight had some time ago at the Riv-| erside liverv stables. The com- I plaint is in one paragraph and sets I forth that the injuries Marshand . received in the fight have tempo- | rarily disabled him for life and that the mental anguish, pain and suffering and doctor bills he paid has damaged him to the extent of SSOOO, all of which he asks Johnson to pay. The complaint was filed by John C. Moran, attorney for Marshand. At ten o’clock Saturday in the presence of a few friends. Rev. E. J. Beardsley united in marriage Emanuel Wyer. of Marion, and Mrs. Sophia J. Olliver. The event occurred at the office of Dr. Beardsley and is of unusual interest, because of the fact that the groom who is sixty-five years old has been married five times previous. This being his tixth voyage on the mat-| rimonial sea. Four wives have | died while he was divorced from . his last at Muncie last November. He formerly lived in Union township, hut now resides at Manon, where he does insurance soliciting. His brtde, whose age is tiftv-seven summers, has also had some experience in married life, this being her third appearance in the drama. One husband is dead and one di vorced Nevertheless they were, apparently as happy as young lovers, and we predict a serene future. They will leave this for Marion, where they will make their future home.

DECATUR, INDIANA, THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1905.

referred to. Treatment for the prevention of this naval disease has therefore a double purpose as concerns calves, in that scours of one form will be prevented as well as pus absorption, but with foals we have never seen a case of scours that we could trace to the latter cause. Treatment consists in providing an absolutely clean, disinfected, whitewashed, freshlybedded place for the reception of the foal or calf at birth and the immediate use of a strong disinfecting solution upon the raw naval after tying or rupture. A suitable solution may be easily made by dissolving half an ounce of corrosive sublimate in a pint of boiling water, to which a drachm of hydrochloric acid has been added. This solution should be applied at birth and twice daily afterwards until the naval cord shrivels up drops off, and no raw spot remains. The solution prescribed is a fearfully strong one and very poisonous, so that it should be carefully labeled and put out of the way of children. It is well to color it amber with tincture of iron as an extra precaution. It is unquestionable, however., whether such a strong solution is required, and equally good results have followed the use of a 1-500 solution of corrosive sublimate, which would be somewhat safer and less caustic. There are those who claim that a solution of coal tar disinfectant or carbolic acid is equally effective, but personally we prefer the strong caustic solution. A. S. Alexander in Farmers Review, Chicago.

All kinds of Clover Leaf rumors are beginning to fill the air. There are rumors off many changes in different departments of the road. Another rumor says the road will be sold at a called meeting of the directors, while another says tha t the change will be made at the annual meeting in July. The business at the present time is at the lowest point it has ever reached in the history of the road.—Charleston Courier. Last Sunday a t the St. Emanue church occurred the marriage of Mr. Edward Lahrman of Fort Wayne and Miss Lizzie Reinking, a well known young lady of this county. Rev. Bower officiated and a large number of the friends and relatives from this as well as Allen and Wells county were present. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Reinking of this county and a sister of Gus Reinking of the Smith, Yager & Falk drug store. She has been living at Fort Wayne for several years. Mr. and Mrs. Lahrman will leave tomorrow for Fort Wayne, where they will make their future home at 121 East Williams street. The Democrat offers sincere congratulations. Invitations have been issued for the twenty-fourth annual commencement of the Decatur High School, which will be held at the opera house at eight o'clock, next Friday evening, May 19th. The class is composed of four young ladies and one young gentleman, namely, Navada Martin, Leota I. Gilpen, A. J. Traut, Rosetta Smith and Mary A. Krick. The program is as follows: Invocation, Rev. E. A. Allen; Pinao, four hands, March and chorus by Wagner, Mrs. Ella Bell and Dessie Beery; " The Sunny Side,” Rose Smith; “Humps, Natural and Acquired,” Leota Gilpen; Serenade, “Open Thy Casement, ’’Clara Ter veer; “The Reward of Labor,” John Trout; Allegro can Brio from “Waldstein” sonata, Beethoven, Miss Carrie Thomas; “The Man on the Fence,” Agnes Krick; “White Washed,” Vada Martin; Vocal Solo, Mr. J. A Ernsberger; Presentation of diplomas, Prof. H. A. Hartman; Bene diction, Rev. Haist. Following the exercises a reception will be given by the class at the I. O. O. F. hall ~

Thomas H. Andrews, one of our best known citizens, still owns a forty-acre farm in section twentynine of Washington township, which entered from the government. Abstract and real estate experts tell us that so far as they have found he is the only man in the county who can boast of this fact. Larry Waring returned Monday from Huntington, where he was looking after the preliminary arrangements pertaining to opening up a new mitten factory. He informs us that a satisfactory building had been secured and that the machinery which had been ordered some time ago, should arrive in a few days and work of setting the same in position commenced. Mr. Waring stated that he would employ as many girls as made applicati m and expected a large force to commence work. The new ocncern will be managed by Mr. Waring, whose headquarters will be in this city. Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zwick, who reside eight miles north of this city, occurred the wedding of Miss Dora Z vick to William H. Gallmeyer, two of the leading young people of that community. The wedding had been kept a secret by the principlas and none of their friends had been invited, as they had planned to make the wedding a surprise to their many friends. Nevertheless, Will Zwick, a brother of the bride, caught on and invited a few I friends himself, who arrived at the Zwick home about the time the preacher was getting ready to tie ; the knot and thus surprised the | young couple, and turned the i tables. The service was performed i by Rev. Youse, and was pretty and impressive in every way. The happy young couple will make their future home on the farm of the groom, where they will be at | j home to their many friends in a I few days. The Democrat extends I congraulations. The Junior Class of the Decatur High School have without doubt paid all honor due and respect to the graduating class of 1905 and have assisted materially in making the last school days of the noble seniors pleasant and long to be remembered. The reception Friday evening at the home of Miss Francis Merryman marked one of the closing features of the school career of those who make their entrance into the busy world next Friday evening and was success beyond expectations, far surpassing any former event ever given by a Junior Class, and the Seniors should feel justly proud of their efforts. The guests were received at the door by Misses Jean Lutz and Bernah Treadway, and as they passed down the reception hall were made welcome by Misses Francis Merryman and Madge Hite and Messrs. Jesse Helm and Ralph Case. After the guests had all assembled, including the teachers of the High School 'and membres of the school board, a tree contest was installed, at which Prof. Hartman excelled ard was awarded first prize. A clothes pin game was then introduced and Prof. Hartman again showed his superiority and captured the prize. Several musical selections were then rendered by different members of the class, after which a three-course luncheon was daintily served by the Juniors. The house was beautifully decorated in the colors of the Senior and Junior classes, and for once the class party lines were not drawn and the colors permitted to intermingle and good fellowship prevailed. The Variety Mandolin club furnished music throughout the evening and their efforts met with the approval of all. Misses Francis Bryson and Pansy Bell presided over the punch bowl in dinins room, where they quenched the thirst of all who sought them. A bird contest was then indulged in and the prize was awarded to Miss Carrie Thomas. Other amusements continued until a late hour, when the guests departed for their respective homes to dream of the enjoyable event. y x

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hendricks, near Monroe. Thursday evening, occurred the marriage of their accomplished daughter, Miss Clara V. Hendricks to Mr. Melvin E. Babco' l k. Rev. J. A. Sprague performed the ceremony in his usual p dished manner, in the presence ■ f only the immediate rela fives. Both the bride and groom are well known and popular young folks. Mr. Babcock is operator and assistant agent at the G. R. & I. depot at Monroe. We extend congratulations. The contract for building the ' Carnegie public library was Tuesday awardedj to the .firm of Mann & Christen, whose bid was the lowest. The committee met at the National Bank and after somS adisoussion decided that to secure new plans and readvertise would be an additional expense, and spoil the beauty of the building as now planned and w ould so delay the same as to prevent its completion this summer. It was therefore decided to let the contract for the price named. In the meantime a business letter has been forwarded to Mr. Carnegie asking him for <2,000 additional to his <IO,OOO already donated. If this amount is received the committee will be able to complete the handsome structure in a little more convenient manner. Unless this additional amount comes a furnace will not be put in at once and the shelving will have to be added as needed. However, it is believed that when I Mr. Carnegie understands the exact condition of affairs be will increase his donation. Tihe contract price, agreed to last night, was <9850. The building is to be of pressed brick and will be already I for occupancy by November 15th, i this being a part of the contract. [t will be a beautiful addition to I our city and the benefits of such an institution as a uublio library will j soon be in evidence. Work will begin within a few days. The regular session of the oity council was held Tues, evening, and quite an amount of business of more or less importance was transacted. Mayor Coffee presided and all members were present. B. W. Sholty and Daniel N. Erwin presented petitions for the platting of additions to the oity, which were referred to the street committee, who reported favorably at once and the petition was dulygaccepted. The additions consist of twenty eight lots located in the south part of the city west of Nuttman street. The city engineer filed his report on the Weikel sewer, which was read and accepted and the oity commissioners were ordered to meet May 22 to act on same. The street and sewer committee was ordered to investigate the alley between j Elm and Patterson streets, said to be in bad condition. The following bills were reported and allowed : C. & E. railway company, freight, <43.55; William Parent, labor, <2l; M. J. Mylott, supplies, <407; G. R & L, freight, <35.01; W. E. Fulk, pay roll, <29.46; L. G. Ellingham, printing, <69.15; J. B. Buh-j ler, labor, <8.65; The petition of Lou Fisher for a sidewalk at the corner of Twelfth and Jackson streets was referred to the proper committee. The ordinance for extending the electric light line to Bell View farm was read a third time and adopted. The ordinance fixing the salary of city health board members at ten dollars a year was read a second time. Judge D. D. Heller tendered his resignation as city attorney giving his reasons that the office interfered with his taking employment with persons, firms or corporations having business relations with the oity, this being the new law. His resignation was accepted and the council proceeded to elect a new attorney. On the first ballot L. C. De Voss was unanimously chosen. The council took no action in the day current of electricity, for which the people have been waiting patiently for a year, and for which several thousand dollars worth of machinery has been added. However, a continued session of the council will be held Friday evening and we are informed the matter will be properly attended to at that time.

CIRCULATION 2800 WEEKLY

NUMBER II

| Wallace Huston, the old man, who attempted an assault with 1 criminal intent upon little Mary i Ritter, aged eight, Friday morn ing at St ■< le’s park, is in jail awaiting trial. He was captured I by Sheriff Butler, George bmitley and two young men named Baker at twelve o’clock last night. The sheriff chased the old man from noon until the time of his capture. He was found at the home of his brother, Thomas Huston, who lives in Jefferson township, two miles west of Chatanooga, within a few feet of the Ohio state line. When the sheriff made his demand Tom answered and denied that his brother was there, admiting he had seen him however,. He finally ; said Wallace was there and admitted the officer. The old man tried to escape from an upstairs window and later from a kitchen window, but was foiled both times by deputies whom the sheriff had stationed. He was brought to this city, arriving al the jail at three o’clock this morning. He told the officers he was guilty ana wanted to bribe Mr. Ritter or the court to let him off. Being refused he said he wanted to plead guilty and was taken to the court room. He changed his mind however, and has employed Lawyers Fruchte & Litterer to defend him. He will not enter a plea before Monday. He is an unkempt old man, sixty-five years old. His wife abandoned him several years ago and he has been living with his three daughters in an old hovel at the extreme east side of the park. He is charged with assault and battery with intent to commit a rape. The penalty is a term of two to fourteen years in the penitentiary and a fine not to exceed <2OOO. Had he accomplished his awful purpose the penalty would be imprisonment for life, the acts of 1905 fixing that punishment where the girl is under ten years of age. bunday was Knights of Columbus day in Decatur, and they were here to the number of four hundred, A class of forty-three were initiated, making a total of ninety on the lodge roll. A special train arrived from Fort Wayne at 915 a. m., bringing 250 Knights. Others came from Union City, Kokomo, Tipton, Lima, Delphos, Muncie, Huntington, Anderson, and other places, swelling the list of visitors to from four hundred or more. The initiation exercises began at nine o’clock, when the first degree was given and at 10:30 the local and visiting knights marched in a body to the Catholic church, where high mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father Seimetz of Peru. The Rev. Theodore Wilken, of this city, and the Rev. Thomas Conroy, of Monroeville, assisted, and Father Seimetz preached the sermon. Mr. Maurice C. Niezer, of Monroeville, sang the offertcry number, uud the regular church choir rendered an especially prepared musical program. At 1:30 p. m. the second degree was given by Mr. T. J. McLaughlin and staff, of Fort Wayne, and at 3 p. m. the Hon. W. P. Breen, L. L.D., with the Fort Wayne dergee team, conferred the third dergee, it being seven o’clock before the work was done and class could call themselves real knights. After a short intermission for supper, the local lodge gave a smoker in their hall, which proved one of the most enjoyable parts of the day’s program. John C. Moran brilliant, witty and popular attorney, acted as toastmaster aud proved himself equal to the task. Responses were made by Mayor D. D. Coffee, of this city, W. P. Breen, Dr. H. O. Bruggeman. Fort Wayne, P. E. Kinney, Celina, and John B. Joyce, Kokomo The Fort Wayne delegation left for home at 9:30, while others left from chat hour on until midnight. The occasion was a great success and much credit is due to Grand Knight E. X. Ehinger and his assistants for the manner in which the affair was conducted, and their entertainment of visiting brothers. The out of town knights were a gentlemanly, representative crowd of fellows, proving that the order consists of men of the right sort. Many were accompanied br their wives ai.d daughters, who spent the day with friends here.