Decatur Democrat, Volume 49, Number 35, Decatur, Adams County, 2 November 1905 — Page 5

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left today for St. ■ Ohio, where ho will visit ■elatives. ■ aty Sheri :I Butler drove to the ■- ,1 tii.e- i: ige, yesterday, with ■h warrant to endeavor to loturkeys that had been ■ - m David Stolen but was un- ■ find the holiday birds, and ■Harit against Mr. Gage has ■ritbdrawn. ■ \V. Y mnge has returned ■r- Wayne and states that he ■t-u- here permanently. He ■f’.wr a lecture at Richmond ■r .r the benefit of the Chris■fndeavor societies at that ■-Fort Wayne Jour nal■te. ■iff Butler is advertising a ■f oil leases, engines, pipe, ■aken as the property of the ■en DeKalb Oil company, ■ent having recently been ■ed by Charles H Bell and ■in the Adams circuit court, ■lie will occur between the Bof ten and four o’clock WedHy. November 8. 1905. ■t tax paying time is here is ■it to anyone who glances in ■ connty treasurer’s office this ■ where four or five clerks ■isy ten hours a day taking ■mey and issuing receipts, John Lachot is ■ng for the purpose of achimself with the busitonsumption ■There is no specific for ■sumption. Fresh air, excise, nourishing food and ■Us Emulsion will come ■tty near curing it, if there ■nything to build on. Mil- ■ of people throughout the ■m are living and in good ■lth on one lung. ■rom time immemorial the ■ tors prescribed cod liver ■ ior consumption. Os ■ rse the patient could not it in its old form, hence ■ f very little good. They ■ take [COTT’S [MU LSI ON B derate it f or a long ■ e< lhere is no oil, not butter, so easily ■ steu and absorbed by the ■ m as cod liver oil in the . Scotts Emulsion, , at ls the reason it is so ■] ln consumption where ■“■c must be continuous. ■, e will send you a ■Pie free. sB" that thi» form of yfa-Bk ■f I *™ the wrap- ' bottle of you buy. !■ ■HBowne ■ Pearl Street TS['V < iK* York ' iIKD/j

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The Helping Hand society of the German Reform church will not meet this week, but will meet on Thursday of next week with Mrs. C. Vogt The supreme court of Germany has recently decided that lawyers are liable in damages to their clients for evil results consequent upon misleading advice. The German court evidently proceeds on the theory that a lawyer ought to know the law. The funeral of Mrs. Nancy Ward was held Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs. Theodore Blosser, on north Seventh street, and a large crowd was in attendance to pay their last tribute of respect. The remains were taken by the overland route to Murray, Ind., for interment. The floral offerings were beautiful and profuse. The local Elks’ lodge held their first initiation Friday night, J. M. Frisinger and Charles]Cusac taking the work. The rooms fare being tastily arranged and already present a pleasing appearance. A large canvass has been purchased from the Niblick company store, and is now on the floor, which protects the same during degree work. The rooms when completed will be the finest m the state. The preacher was innocent in it and did not intend to cast a reflection on the choir, when one day most of the singers had bad colds and their seats were empty he selected a hymn he thought the entire congregation could sing and said: “Since Providence has seen fit to afflict the’choir with bad colds let us all join in singing, “Praise God from Whomali Blessings Flows.” Most of the choir were so mad they talked of resigning. J. K. Mann and his two sons, Earl and Otto, left Thursday for Chicago, after attending the funeral of Burt Mann. Earl will resume his duties at Chicago with the C 'B. & E. railroad as billing clerk, while Otto will resume his school work. Mrs. Mann left also last evening for her home at Cardwell, Mo., aocompanied'by her two grandsons, Leland and George Mann. She will join Mr. Mann at St. Louis. Miss Catherine Biggins pleasantly entertained a party of friends Sunday at the home] of her sister, Mrs. C. K. Hively, of Nuttman avenue. The evening was spent in dancing and listening to music furnished by W. E. Smith and other guests, and at ten o clock luncheon was served. The event was of the nature of a farewell party for Miss Veronica Brunnegraff, who will leave next Friday for Champaigne, Illinois, where she will spend the winter with her uncle, Father Edward Jacob. Through the efforts of Seymore Robinson and G. T. Markley, Blaffton and Wells county is in a fair wav to witness the accomplishment of a county fair project. Saturday, the above named gentlemen secured an option on one hundred and sixty acres of land, located west of the oity. The land in question is tne old Shoemaker farm, lying a ong the Clover Lea -nd along the proposed route and survey of the Marion, Bluffton & Eastern electric line. The option is good for nine y days and in that time the men a the head of affairs expect to have the whole matter organized.-Blan-ton Banner.

Mrs. H. A. Fristoe and daughter ] leturned last evening frem Rochester, where they visited Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Holman. The Misses Madge Hite and Zoe Miller and Messrs. Hugh JHite and ' Dr. Burt Mangold, of Decatur, were the guests of Miss Selma Augspurger, on West Main street, Sunday afternoon. They came to this place in an auto. —Berne News. The wheat market at Chicago and Toledo took a tumble today and the price of wheat at these places is now quoted in the eighties. Those who have been looking for dollar wneat this year will no doubt]] be sadly disappointed. John Lose last evening shipped fifty White Leghorn single comb chickens to one of the largest poultry farms in Ohio, receiving the fancy price of one dollar per head for the same. Mr. Lose is daily receiving orders and states that he is unable to fill all of them. George Maddy leaves this evening for Fostoria, Ohio, where he has accepted a position as traveling salesman for the Star Flask company. He was formerlly with the J. W. Place company until the recent fire, when the company at present had no further use for him. Marshall Field is described by an eastern writer: “He never borrows money, never gives a note or mortgage. never deals in margins on stocks or grains, sells on short time and narrow margins, always buys goods for cash, and insists to the last letter on the fulfillment of every contract between himself and customer. Jack Meibers is home from Baltimore, Md, where he went a week ago to see Mushade M., the fast little troting mare, owned by Decatur people, go in a 2:22 trot for a purse of 11,000. Immediately after the race the game little animal was sold to a Baltimore horseman for SISOO, where she will remain for the future. The proprietor of the meat market addressed the delivery boy as follows: “Now boy look lively. Break the bone in Mr. Anthony’s chops, and put Mr. Gelasin’s ribs in your basket; and, by Jove, here’s Mrs. R’s liver that she left on the counter yesterday; and take Joe Large's feet out of the pickle and deliver right off.” “All right, sir,” replied the boy, “just as soon as I saw Miss J’s leg off.” At this time the Clover Leaf is running some mammoth freight trains, both east and west' Yesterday afternoon a train went past that consumed a half hour’s time in get. ting over the grades just east of the city. Several times the trains were brought to a standstill while a fresh head of steam was secured. It is such work that makes the life of a fireman in the freight department anvthing but a sinecure. Miss Bert Deininger delightfully entertained the Bachelor Maids’ club at her home last evening, at a Hallowe'en party and a fine time was had. Hearts was installed as the evening's game, the prizes being won by Misses Mayme Terveer and Ada Deininger, and the second by Misses Rose Conter and Bert Fullenkamp. Refreshments were served, the next meeting will take place next Tuesday evening with Miss May Niblick. A camp of veterans of the Span-ish-American war will be organized in Bluffton probably.some time this winter. Carl Bonham has the enrollment list and fifteen veterans have already signified their intention of joining. The movement was started last winter, but was dropped in the spring and has now been taken up again. Members of the old 160th who wish to join should see Carl Bonham at Daven port & Eble's drug store.—Bluffton News. The theatre going public can look forward to a genuine treat, “A Little Outcast,” is to be presented at the opera house FrdiayjjNovember 3 This well known play has easily taken the lead during the past three seasons m the field of melodrama. Aside from the many startling situations there is a heart interest that is sure to rivet the attention of any audience. The construction of the play has been carefully handled bv that master hand. Mr. Hal Reid author of •■Human Hearts,” and many other successful plays. AH the special scenery will positively be used during the local prod-nn. The cast is the very best obtainable embracing many have been associated with the play for the P a 4 three seasons.

| Miss Georgia Miller was hostess at a Hallowe’en party given in honor of the birthday of her sister, Miss Zoe Miller, it being the latter’s birthday. It was a delightful event, continuing several hours and inouding a delicious three-course luncheon. In a peanut contest Clayson Carrol captured first prize and Miss Rose Case the booby. Games and dancing were indulged in and the hours were merrily spent. The $-000 damage case of Adam Cupler, jr., vs John J. Black, which was set for Friday was compromised at the last hour. The plaintiff paid the costs in the case, which were only $38.85, though the case went through a ten days’ trial at Portland and has been since March 18, 1903. Among the attorneys who were here to taka part in the case were Judge Abe Simmons and Frank Daily of Bluffton and J. Will Kelley of Portland. A sub district Epworth League convention will be held in the First M. £. church here Friday, November 3 at 7:30 pm. the local chapter furnishing special music and an address on the First Department work, by Miss Nellie Mason of Bluffton, and the Rev. J. K. Cecil of Fort Wayne. The district president will speak on “Personal Evangelism.” This will be a meeting of large interest to all young people of this city and should be well attended. Ata meeting of the Carnegie Library board held at the First National Bank Tues, evening, considerable business was transacted. The secretary and treasurer we-e instructed to borrow sufficient money to complete and furnish the building. The board will meet again Saturday evening to decide upon the purchase of furniture and electric light fixtures. Mann & Christen, the contractors of the library building expect to have it completetd and ready to turn over to the board by the first of De-

cember. Rev. Alfred Fowler, of Chicago, conducted services at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning and evening, as a candidate for the pas torate in this city. He is a brilliant, earnest preacher, “fairly running over with religion,” as one of his hearers put it. He is a graduate of the Chicago university, has held charges at Kansas City and elsewhere and for three years has done evangelistic and lecture work. His sermons yesterday were full of good thoughts and he had splendid delivery. He will remain here a day or two and will possibly preach here again one week from next Sunday. He made a favorable impression with those who heard him and may be selected to fill the pulpit regularly. Word was received in this oity Friday by Theodore Blosser from Richmond, Ind., announcing that his sister, Mrs. Dr. Ward, was instantly killed there this morning by being run down by a freight train. For a number of years Mrs. Ward has been confined in the hospital for insane, at the above named place. Early this morning she tried to escape, and in so doing left the grounds of the institution and steeped into the center of the Panhandle railroad tracks, failing to notice the freight approaching from the rear and was instantly Killed, the train striking her in the back and literally grinding her to pieces. Mrs. Ward is a sister of Mr. Blosser of this city, and formerly resided at Geneva where her husband practiced medicine, and from where she was sent to the state institution. Hallowe’en is again a matter of history, the small boy and his big brother ani sister have had their fun, have played a huge joke on their friend by carrying away a part of ths fence or the woodpile or some other part of the premises which was found loose. According to reports there was less damage done Tuesday night than in many years, though hundreds of young folks were out in masquerade, celebrating the event. Everyone seemed to De Laving a glorious time and nearly every window down town showed the marks of soft soap wielders.J The several parties held were more or less interrupted by ( the jerky electric light service, but nevertheless we have heard of none where an enjoyable time was not had The goblins were thicker than in the days of centuries ago, which have been so often told and some of the make upi were splendid. It was the proper kina of a celebration, plenty cf fun without the destruction of property.

A masquerade on Miss Effie Pence was planned by Ethel Hildebrand, and Effie was greatly surprised when the girls came rushing in all masked. It took quite a while for Effie to distinguish the guests. Music and games were mdulged in and a delicious three-course luncheon was served. At a late hour the guests departed, voting Miss Effie, a fine entertanier. Those present were: Ethel Hildebrand, Tottie Hildebrand, Octo Highland, Maggie Roop, Lilian, Stetson, Mary Winans, Ethel Dellingher, Ruth Suttles, Dessie Mann, Ruth Miller, Francis Miller, Margaret Mills, ’ Grace Purdy, Florence Meyers.

The approaching wedding of Miss Elvah Gushard, dairghter of Tobias Gushard and wife of Laketon, to Dr. Perry Ferry, also of that place, has b'en announced, the happy event to occur about the middle of November. Miss Gushard is one of the most aocemplished and popular young ladies of Laketon and the groam to be is a rising young physician who located here some months ago, and has built up an extensive praotive.—Laketon Journal. Mr. Ferry is well known in this oity, being a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferry of Preble and has a host of friends here who will be surprised and pleased to learn of his matrimonial step. Mr. Ferry is a graduate of the North Western university of Chicago, and is gaining prominence in his line of work.

Misses Margaret and Carrie Gallogly entertained a number of their friends at a Hallowe’en party last evening, and a most enjoyable time was had. The evening was spent in playing progressive peanuts and the prizes were carried away by Misses Vera Ehinger, and BernadetteJForbing and the seconds by Misses Millie Meyers and Ethel Ehinger. Taffy pulling was then indulged in and at a late hour the guests departed. Those present were Vera and Ethel Ehinger, Bertha, Emma and Jennie Kinney, Stella and Agnes Kohne, Marie Kintz, Millie and Florence Meyers, Bertha Butler, Marie Gass, Bertha Carys, Leona Bosse, Agnes Weber, Amelia DeKnate, Genevieve Ber ling and Bernadette. Forbing. Herbert Pennington, a carpenter of this oity, was seriously injured at 1 o’clock Friday afternoon while at work on the addition which George Dutcher is building to his house, [located ’three miles north east of this oity. He was working on a scaffold, which in some unexplained way broke, precipitating him to the ground, a distance of twelve or fifteen feet. He was oar ried into the house and Drs. D. D. Clark and J. M. Miller summoned immediatey and were on the scene in a few moments, their examination showing that the victim’s right leg was badly fractured and broken two inches below the knee. However, there were no internal injuries, as at first reported, and it is believed the patient will recover in time. He was brought to this city at three o’clock and taken to his home on Eighth street. Mr. Pennington is sixty-four years and old the injury is likely to mend slowly.

The state closed their evidence in the case against Welker at Fort Wayne at 11:30 o’clock Tuesday morning and Henry Colerick representing the defense [immediately stated his side of the case, claiming emotional insanity for Welker due to epilepsy. Mr. Colerick in graphic and forceful language described the early boyhood of the prisoner, and love and devotion to his moth erand told of his generous and sunny disposition and of the blight that was put on his young life by epileptic tits, while still a child. He stated that as the boy grew older his disposition was reasonable and courteous. He then told of a sad change that came over the young man’s disposition and manner about a year previous to the time of the commission of the mur der. He told of how his manner toward his beloved mother had changed, how his loving disposi tion had turned to one of coldness and how he became as a stranger to her, and his little sister, for whom he had always shown the greatest affection, became the object of an almost wanton hatred. He told of the love that he bore for Minnie Melohing, the murdered girl, and eaid: “It was the sweetest love that was ever borne by man for woman, for his sweetheart, Minnie Melching, was a good girl and a pure girl and John loved her with all his heart.”

GENEVA NEWS Mrs. Campbell Recovers Her Voice For Ten Months Had Not Spoken Above Whisper—Hallow’een Events Were Numerous.

(Special Correspondence) Geneva, Ind., Nov. I—One of the happiest ladies in Geneva today is Mrs. W. C. Campbell, who, since last January, has not been able to speak above a whisper, until Tuesday afternoon, when after a short coughing spell, she found that her voice, stronger thin ever had returned. Mrs. Campbell has been an invalid for some time and the loss of her voice made her sickness doubly hard for her. Physioains and specialists were consulted, but could do nothing, could give no reason for the loss of speech. Tuesday afternoon Mr. Campbell left home to go to the office for a little while. When he left his wife was having a spell of coughing, bnt not unusually hard. He had been in the office only a short time when the telephone rang and answering it ho was almost dumbfounded to hear his wife speaking to him. Her voice is perfectly natural save for a slight hoarseness, which will probably disappear soon.

The first big dance of the season was held at the Masonic hall, Hallowe'en and was certainly a delightful one. There were twenty five couples present to trip to the strains of irrestible music furnished by Miss Brown and Mr. Harold of Richmond on piano and trap drums. The music was the best that has been heard here for dances for a long time and it was up to the musicians for two and three encores after each dance. There was no crowd celebrating Hallowe’en who enjoyed it more than the dancers. Little folks, young folks and some of the older fclks celebrated Hallowe'en last evening and while, as far as can be learned, there was not particular damage done, everybody had a good time. Numerous parties, most of them masquerade, were held, a dance, and crowds of youngsters who had something in their systems that came out in the shape of shelled corn and tick tacks made the evening an enjoyable one for all. Geneva, Ind., Oct 28—There were nearly one hundred out of town Odd Fellows here yesterday attending the first annual district meeting of the lodges of district one. The address of the day was made by Eller E. Pryor of Martinsville, Ind., who gave a splendid talk on Odd Fellowship. Hon. J. T. Merryman of Decatur, was called upon for an impromptu talk, and in his usual brilliant manner gave a nice speech. These exercises were held during the afternoon at the Methodist church. At six o’clock a banquet was served at the Masonic hall and the expression made by one man tells what that banquet was like. He said: “When it oomes to getting up a good meal, with all good things in, the ladies of Geneva are the best in the world ” In the evening several candidates, with the assistance of the goat were “butted’’ into the mysteries of Odd Fellowship. The first an nual meeting was a decided suecess. The first meeting of the Fortnightly Whist club for the season of 1905-6 was held in the Masonic banquet hall last evening. This meeting was given in honor of Mesdames Johnson and Towne of Augusta, Me., who have been here the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Towne. The hall was prettily decorated with autumn leaves and foliage and presented a very beautiful appearanoe. When the fifty players took their places. After the series of games had been played a splendid luncheon was served, and—well it was the best part of the evening. Miss Sue Hartman and R. L. Towne were the winners of the high prizes of the evening, while Mrs. Ed Walsh and Red Deitsch contented themselves with the “hooby” prizes. •