Decatur Democrat, Volume 49, Number 31, Decatur, Adams County, 5 October 1905 — Page 1

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IVOLUME XLIX.

j y r 9 Lase Ellis and two small Children of Deoatur, were in the afcitr Saturday morning cn their way afc, wi<ikoy^f° r a vißil: her Marion Ellis and Homily —Portland Review. I g W. Gilbert and wife of Deca|Ur, and Mrs. Sarah MoManis, of Widdlepoint, Ohio, were the guests of the former’s son, Roy Jones -and wife, of this oily over Sunday. —Bluffton Banner. I Every vestige of the old Heaston [ louse has disappeared except the room floor where many of Pth,. gay and festive folks of the early days of the town spent many H jyous hours ot the screeching tone ®f a cracked fiddle by a Decatur Shoemaker. This happened away r i>ack in the seventies.—Geneva Herald. I Mr. Edward Fledderjohann. of ■iecatur, and the Messrs. Oscar ApHle, George Apple and B. B. Bietefield of St. Mary’s Ohio, were in Mhp city for a short time yesterday, ■nests at the New Aveline hotel. They are all interested in the new fort Wayne, Decatur & Springfield interurban road.—Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. ■ George E. McKean has gone to I®enver, Colorado, where he has a splendid position as I A'inager for one of the biggest accicompanies in the country. His ■rritory covers four states and the Bjportunity is a very desirable one, K his contract calls for a good salarv and expenses with a per cent, ag of the business. ■Mr, and Mrs. Joseph Lower ar■ved home Friday morning from a Bur weeks’ trip through the West. Bhev visited Mr. Lower’s brother B Whiting, Kansas, attended the Kate fair at Topeka, and traveled over the greater part of the state. ■heir trip was shortened somewhat w heavy rains, which made trav®ug dangerous and often impossible Briday was Grandmother Nichols eighty - fourth birthday, ah 1 a number of her friends and ®ighbors gathered at her home, ■ the corner of Madison and Four Benth streets, and tendered her to a genuine surprise. A sociable ti ie was had by all, and before deHBirting all sang, “God be with you I 111 we meet again.” Mrs. Nichols the recipient of many beautiißl presents. I | The Deoatur papers throw a fit or Bvo because of the fact that BlluffBBn refuses to tie up with them in I « Clover Leaf league next season, ■■om the tone of the papers in the towns along the line it I ears that Decatur sports are RBiNUt the only people who ever Bought seriously of such a prosit"* The Frankfort Crescent Rys: ‘ These leagues always look Rod in the fall and winter time ah i then fail in the base ball seaB D - Frankfort prefers independent base ball and wants none of th 1 Clover Leaf league. “—Bluffton Bnoer. ■Denison Tinkham of Blue Creek is one of the oldest men county. This week tie Ofjlebrated his ninety-first birthday, an i the event was made a memorone. A big family reunion held Thursday at the residence jhis son. Lorenzo Tinkham, near Eighty-five guests were Present and indulged in the happy ®Xasion, including beside Denison the venerable guest fol and his daughter, the folrelatives: Lorenzo Tinkha: nd wife, three sonsjrand William Tinkham, wife son and daughter; F. M. Tinkwife and four daughters ;’S. M Tinham, wife and son and Jacob Bevington and a ‘ uly;Mrs Rebecca Roebuck, of Ohio; Ansel Blossom and e < Frank Shindeldecker and Mrs. Dull and daughters, of Ohio; Louis Roebuck and e , John Roebuck, Mrs. Bertha Rockford, Ohio; Mrs. gßuk and children ; Orvil Tinkham K wife ’ J °hn Hoblett and family gV a nu mber of others. The day Ttok-h one - a od Grandfather if® am enjoyed every moment

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Henry Lankenau received a message Friday morning from Bay City, Mich., announcing that his brother’ Gus Lankenau, had died suddenly on Thursday. Mr. Lankenau was editor of the Bay City Post, and a brilliant man. He has visited here on several occasions. It is possible that Mr. Lankenau and several of his children will attend the funeral. Some one who has observed the methods of successful men says: “When you fight or work don’t make a fuss, the hen cackles only after she has lain an egg. The noise and sizzle of the locomotive are not force. AU force is silent. The heehaw of a mule may startle, but it is not as dangerous as his hind legs. Bear in mind that it is an empty wagon that makes the most noise when in motion. The noise of a drum is due to the fact that there is nothing in it.” A horse belonging to Ulysses Stauffer of Berne, was missed last Friday morning, and was supposed to have been stolen. The animal was found by Editor Fred Rohrer’s two little boys Saturday afternoon. The horse had fallen into an old well and had been theie nearly forty-eight hours, when found, but was unhurt, other than being rather weak from its exertions to extricate itself. It was necessary to dig a trench before the animal could be taken from its uncomfortable hiding place. Tuesday was Daniel Weldy’s eighty-third birhtday and the occasion was celebrated in a most fitting manner at his home on First street, and will long remembered by Uncle Daniel, and those who took part. At twelve o’clock a big dinner was served and nearly fifty children and grandchildren were seated at one time and partook of the good things to eat. Among the guests present were Mts. Saumel D. Beavers, the only sister that Mr. Weldy now has living, and her presence alone helped to make the event a happy one. It was certainly Weldy day and Uncle Dan will always fondly think of it. Amsiah Emenhiser, aged sixty years, died Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Robison, with whom he had been making his home for the past four months, after an illness of several months, death [resulting from tuberculosis. Mr. Emenhiser has made his home in this vicinity for the past twenty five years, and last July took up his abode with Mr. and Mrs. Robison on Third street, where he resided until his demse. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Jay Chapman, and a son, Joseph Emenhiser, who is in the regular army, to mourn their loss. The funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at ten o’clock at the Christian church, Rev. John C. White, officiating and interment will be made in the Decatur cemetery. A deal was consummated at noon Tuesday. whereby Newton C. Anderson purchased the one-half interest of John Baker, in the old Coffee & Baker restaurant, and the new firm will now go under the firm name of Reinhart & Anderson. The new firm is made up of two hustling young business men, who will no doubt care for the business as it has been oared for in the past and keep up the reputation of the old stand. Mr. Anderson is well known in this city being a product of Adams county, but for the past several years, having been engaged in the hardware business at Lagrange. Indiana, in which he was successful. The restaurant business, although a new one to him, will find a ready -master and one who can overcome all ter complications of the same in an easy manner. His partner, Mr. Reinhart, purchased a half interest some time ago from Jerry Coffee, and is a thorough business man and fully competent to handle the business. Mr. Baker is as yet undecided as to what- he will do, but may devote his time to looking after the interest of his farm. He will first, however, take a much needed rest. The new firm invite their many friends to calk anil see them and'solicit a share of your patronage.

DECATUR, INDIANA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1905.

Officers in this city have received word to be on the lookout for a fourteen-year-old boy, George M. Miller, son of Godlove Miller of Kokomo. The lad is five feet and two inches in height, weighs 130 pounds and has light complexion, with dim soar over one eye. All information should be sent to John SV. Volpert, detective, Peru. A reward is offered. The Waring Glove company are completely swamped with orders and could give employment to one hundred more girls. Such a condition as this speaks well, but still it has its disadvantages. The demand for the manufactured product is so great that it seems impossible to employ help sufficient to meet the demands of those who buy the Waring glove. The local high school team played a game of ball Saturday afternoon at Steele’s park, against the Rockford high school team, and were easily defeated by a score of eleven to five. Rockford held them safe throughout the game. The local team played as if they had contracted a spell of stage fright, and their errors were numerous and costly. Rockford, however, after the game admitted that their team was not a strictly high school team, and that some of them at present were not attending school. Still our boys were defeated, so what’s the use Os Crying’over spilled milk. It is possible that a return game may be played and then watch out for a reversal of the score. Sam Bowser, who resides on the P. W. Smith farm, was seriously injured Friday evening while driving into his barn on top of a load of hay, the result being that he is now confined to his bed with two broken ribs, which were torn away from the spine, a badly bruised ] face and his right hip bruised until it is black and blue. Mr. Bowser was hauling the hay into town to one of his customers, and had just loaded the same and had started to drive out of the barn, being seated on top of the load. As started his attention was attracted to the rear of the load and he never noticed that he could not pass under the door without being struck until his face came in contact with the timber above the door. It was then too late to get off and as the team kept traveling he was dragged under the door, his face being badly bruised on the right side. He was then thrown to the barn floor where he sustained the broken ribs and bruised hip. He called for [help ana was assisted to the house and Dr. D. D. Clark summoned, who dressed the injuries, which he thinks will not prove to be anything serious, although Mr. Bowser is suffering intense pain. The Snow Real Estate Agency sewed up a deal Monday that makes Clark J. Lutz the possessor of twenty acres of Adams county real estate. The land in question is that part of the Ellsworth farm lying on the north side of the Willshire road. It is the intention of the new possessor to improve and make the place one of the finest suburban homes to be found any place. He will move there at any early date and begin the labors in oident to the improvements mentioned. The house will be enlarged, and other buildings erected and everything thereabouts will be made to shine with neatness and order. This will really be a labor of love for the Lutz’, a« their neat and attractive home m this city bears testimony to their industry and talent. The loeatien is just beyond the corporation line, and while it will be strictly suburban, yet the distance from the city will be no great interference with the professional labors of Mr. Lutz. Orders for all the countrified delicacies of the season, should be sent in early. The sale was made through the well known Snow Agency, who have made several important deals lately, and who have several more under cover which will lie uncorked at an early date. The consideration was $3500. Here is to Farmer Lutz; may he live long and ever prosper.

Charles August, a progressive farmer, who resides near Willshire, drove into our city Saturday with a large load of grain, which he was bringing to mill to have made into flour. He also brought the grain of his brother, Ernest August, and a neighbor’s named Vangrundy Mr. August heard of the tine work done by the local mills and desired to try the same. His actions maybe followed by a number of farmers in that vicinity. William H. Tatner, a Grand Rapids railroad brakeman was stabbed twice by Louis Waldschmidt, Saturday night on the streets of Fort Wayne. One wound pierced the shoulder and the other the side, the latter penetrating the liver and may prove fatal. Tatner was with Waldschmidt’s wife and when they met the husband a fight ensued. Waldschmidf gave hi mself up to the police and is being held. He claims to have acted in self-defense. On Sunday, October Ist, at nine o’clock in the morning at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. W. E. Mereness occurred the pretty home, wedding of her daughter, Mamie V. Shephard to Mr, Cecil G. White, of Keene, California. About fifty of the bride’s friends witnessed the ceremony, after which a three Course luncheon was served. The rooms were pretty decorated with autumn leaves and roses. Mr. and White will visit among friends and relatives in the vicinity for several weeks, after which they will go to Keene, Cal., where they will make their future home. H. R. Moltz, a member of the Kuebler Moltz Co., and one of the popular proprietors of the Boston Stone collapsed Tuesday from an attack of paralysis of the heart and was unconscious for about twenty minutes. He had just finished dressing at 6:30 and had started down stairs, reaching the hallway outside his bedroom when stricken. The attack came without a moment’s notice and Mrs. Moltz, who heard him fall, and rushed to his side, feared he could not be revived. Her screams brought Mrs. C. C. Schafer, a neighbor, to her assistance. Dr. J. S. Boyers was summoned and scon had his patient on the road to recovery. He is still quite weak, but it is believed the immediate danger is passed. Harry had not been feeling as good as usual for a few days, but had no idea that he was afflicted with heart rouble or anything else so serious. His manv friends hope for a speedy recovery. Prof. Harvey Oplinger, twenty three years old, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oplinger at Linn Grove at ten o’clock Sunday night. The news was received here this morning and was a severe shock to his many friends. He had been seriously ill only three days having been confined to his bed since last Thursday. He had been feeling badly for several weeks and his friends were fearful of a typho‘d fever seige. On Wednesday evening a physician was called for the first- time. The day following the patient became worse sank rapidly until death relieved him. His physician believe that death resulted from ulcers of the stomach. Prof. Oplinger was considered one of the brightest young men in the county and his name had been prominently mentioned in connection with the office of county superintendent. He was a graduate of the Linn Grove schools and had attended the Bloomington and Angola universities. He taught in the township schools two years ago and last year served as principal of the Linn Grove school with great credit. He had been employed for a similar position this year and expected to begin his duties next Monday. • He was clever and very popular. Speaking of him Prof. Brandyberry said, “I considered him one of the brightest men in the county for his age, he was a close student and a splendid instructor.” His death will prove a loss to the Linn Grove schools. The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at one o’clock from the Evangelical church at Linn Grove.

Today at Deoatu" was solemnized the wedding of Miss Myrtle Markley to Charles Rohn. The ceremony was performed at the residence of David Gerber, uncle of the groom, by the pastor of the Reformed church. Miss Markley, "is a daughter of Mrs. W. D. Markley, living east of the city, and made her home in Bluffton for some time. Mr. Rohn owns the Howes House barber shop at Warren and he and his bride will be at home to friends there after Wednesday.—Bluffton News. A pleasant wedding occurred last Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Amelia Hoagland, two miles east of the city. The contracting couple were Miss Edith Hoagland and Mr. Harry A. Snider. Miss Hoagland has been serving as “central girl” in the South Whitley telephone exchange for the past year, but leaves said position to enter a larger field, that of the wife of a telegraph operator on the Nickel Plate railroad at Hammond Ind., where Mr. Snider holds a responsible position. Both are well worthy the high esteem in which they are held and will be followed by the best wishes of a large circle of friends. They will visit for a few days with the groom's parents new Warsaw, then go to Hammond to make for themselves we trust a very pleasant home. The sixteenth annualjconvention of the Indiana Union of Literary clubs will convene in Idianapolis next Monday, lasting three days. The program begins at two o’clock on Monday, winding up that night with a banquet at one dollar per. Three sessions will be held Tuesday which will include the nominations for officers for the coming year, andla musioale’in the even* ing. The oonvention’]ffends at three o’clock on Wednesday and during that time some of the best literary talent in’the state will be seen and heard upon subjects that will interest those who are in club work. Mesdames C. A. Dugan, John Niblick and L. G. Ellingham will represent the Shakespeare club of this The various clubs of Indianapollis are putting their right foot foremost and will show their country sisters a few things about social gayety interspersed with literary genius. f“[Mrs. Frank Saylor of Elwoodjis president of the Indiana Union and will preside. By the terms of a fund to be administered the Philadelphia School for Nurses, Witherspoon building, Philadelphia, a number ofj”young women from every county willjreceive free training injnursing.'pt is planned to ultimately reach and help in this way every villageljand”township. The young women’will be provided with room, board, [nurse uniforms and all the refinements of a well appointed Christian home.®"At graduation the]£diploma "[of,? the school and the order of the Red Cross will be conferred, qualifying for practice in any state or country; the railroad fare will then be paid back home. Those applying and chosen to receive the benefits of this fund will be given two years’ training, with a rich experience in nursing the sick poor ’ofj the city under skilled leaders. The [term may be shortened gtojjeighteen months by taking a preliminary course of six months' reading and study at home." A special [short course enables young gwomen to quickly qualify themselves] for self supoort and a substantial income In addition to regular nursing, the young women are [taught] how to preserve their own health j’Ehow to recognize, avoid and destroy contagion ; how to established maintain perfect conditions about the home; they are prepared for positions as office nurse and physician’s assistants; they get a practical knowledge of city mission movements, deaconess training, college settlement work, and are trained for special positions of trust in [institutions. The school is ten yearsjold and is endorsed by all the principal and prominent men throughout the country.

CIRCULATION 2800 WEEKLY

NUMBER 31

Jacob Fjutz, of Portland, is dig ging for a supposed treasure of $250,000 near a small stream on the old Fry farm seven miles northeast of that city. Foutz got the clue to the "hidden lucre” from a spiritualistic medium in Muncie, and armed with a mysterious “gold smeller” he went to the place to go over the ground until his magic rod pointed straight downward. Last Sunday he went to the spot armed with pick and bar but up to this time no “pay dirt” has been reach ed. Tradition has it that forty years ago a gang of bandits camped at this[spot, but chased by U. S. marshals they hastily disappeared after hiding, it is dsupposed, their treasure.—Berne Witness. At five o’clock Monday afternoon, Rev. Grether united Miss Myrtle M. Markley and Mr. Charles Rohn in the holy bonds of wedlock. The happy event occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Gerber on North Second street, the groom being a nephew of Mrs. Gerber. Only the immediate relatives and a few friends witnessed the ceremony and after a wedding supper Mr. and Mrs. Rohn left for Warren, Indiana, where they will make their futu:e home, Mr. Rohn being engaged in the barber business there. He formerly resided at Linn Grove. The bride’s home is near Vera Cruz in this county. The Democrat joins the many friends in wishing the happy young couple a longjand prosperous life. The city council met in regular session Tuesday even'g, with Mayor Coffee presiding, and all councilmen”being:[present. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Clerk McFeeley, and the following business transacted: Kirsch moved that the petition of the property owners concerning the Colchin sewer be referred to the sewer committee; carried. Fordyce then moved that the city engineer be instructed to make plans and specifications for the Neptune sewer, whioh[carried. Gaffer then moved that the matter of sidewalk cn the north side of Monroe street near the Niblick elevator be referredfto the street committee and thaUthey report at the next meeting. This motion carried. Porter moved that the ordinance in reference to making J. W. Bosse's license thirty dollars a year instead of a dollar a show, be auvanoed to a first reading, which carried. Buhler moved that the ordinance to amend a resolution empowering the superintendent of the water works plant to hire and discharge all employees and giving him ex elusive privilege of the plant be advanced to a third reading. The yeas and nays were called, Buhler and Fordyce voting yes and Porter, Gaffer and Kirsch no. The motion was lost. The following bills were then allowed: Hoffman & Buhler, labor, $24.84; Standard Oil Co., oil, $5.56; Frank Kern, rebate on water, $1.87; C & E R R Co., freight, $146.19; Standard Oil Co., oil. $4.40; William Geary, police, $10; Standard Oil company, oil, $4.95; Sam Frank, police, $45; Joel Reynolds, police, $45; John Trim, burying dog, $1; John Thomas, hauling coal, $71.90; J. D. Wisehaupt, labor, $9.55; City Trucking company, drayage, $13.23; Alex Barnett, labcr, $45; Lewis Cor fin, police duty, $1.50; Crawfordsville Electric company, supplies, $104.50; A. B. Smith & Bro., supplies, $34.80; Abe Stoneburner, police duty, $1.50; John Coffee, pay roll, $52.29; M. J. Mylott, pay roll, $242.80; W. E. Fulk., pay roll, $234. Teeple then moved that the clerk be authorized to give notice of the city election to be held November 7th, which [carried, and the following men were chosen to act as inspectors at said election: John Lose, precinct A, first ward; George Patterson, precinct B, first ward; James P. Haefling, precinct A, second ward; Henry Stettler, precinct B, second ward;D B Erwin, precinct A, third ward and Dallas Hower, precinct B, third ward. Teeple then moved that the petition to build three street crossings on north Third street be adopted, which carried. The council then adioorned to meet Tuesday, October 10th,