Decatur Democrat, Volume 49, Number 43, Decatur, Adams County, 28 December 1905 — Page 2

THE WINNERS Returns Were in Before Midnight A Brief Review of Those Who Were Successful in Friday’s Primaries. THE TICKET For Representative — JOHN W. ,“[/VIZARD For [Judge —JAMES T. MERRYMAN For Prosecutor —HENRY B. HELLER For Clerk —JAMES P. HAEFLING For Treasurer —JOHN F. LACHOT For Recorder —H. S. [STEELE For Sheriff—ELl MEYER For Surveyor —L. L. BAUMGARTNER For Commissioner, 2ad Dist.— WILLIAM MILLER For Commissioner, 3rd Disk.— MARTIN LAUGHLIN For County Assessor — GEORGE W. GENTIS For Coroner —J. C. GRANDSTAFF

la past years we have told the story of many great political battles in Old Adams county. Some of them have been interesting, and often the crowd has fought for standing room while the returns were coming in, but never in ths history of this cld democratic green spot has excitement been so intense, the interest so keen, as it was last night. As each suooeding repor t came in changing the result, the friends of the f ivoted cheered Ion? and loud. The service given by tht Citizens Telephone company was as near perfect as could be aooom plished anywhere and speaking for the entire county, we wish to thank the management and the faithful “hello” girls for their prompt and courteous work, realizing that]ir was an enormous task. Returns were received at this office, and demoora'io headquarters, both places being packed to the doors. At various offices about town the returns were also taken and everyone spoke of the promptness of the telephone service. In every portion of the county the returns were also, received by precinct through the central office here. With the exception of the third ward in this city, the returns were all complete by a few moments after ten o’clock, but that precinct held the crowd on nettles for over an hour, the results for several of the offices hinging in that ward. The first precinct to report was East Jeff erson, where the polls closed at 4:35, the entire vote being in. They reported at 5:45, even before the poll had closed here. Au hour later came South St. Marys and then the rest in rapid order, keeping the crowd anxious all the time. Toe race for each office was close and every battle was undecided practically until the finish. William Miller, candidate for oommis loner, was given the largest majority. 735, while Mr. Gentis for assessor won by 586. Henry Heller won over a field of five starters by more than 300, while JudgeJMerryman came under the wire with about 200 to spare. The other contests were so close that the candidates are still figuring. James Haefling only had a majority over Marion Oliver of 52 for clerk, Eli Meyer defeated Tom Durkins by 69, while Hervy Steele’s majority over Walter Thornhill was but 98. It was a primary unparalelled for interest and the tabulated vote, whioh appears officially on an other page, shows several surprises. The ticket is a splendid one and the rank and file are ready to fight for them. The smoke of a big, friendly battle has cleared away and the warty is ready for their republican foes with a list of candidates which we defy them to excel for ability, integrity and honor. Permit us to gi m a shjrt biography of the winners: JOHN W. VIZARD ' Dr. J. W. Vizard, who has re.-

resented this county in the state legislature the past two years, was re-ohosen without opposition. A few words concerning his life are noessary. He was born in Allen county, November 10, 1869, was reared on a farm and until fourteen years old attended the district schools. He then took a term at the Middlepoint, Ohio, Normal and later took a couise at the Lebanon, Ohio, University. He then studied "medicine and secured a diploma at the Cincinnati Electric College. He located at Pleasant Mills, in this county, in 1893, and has for twelve years been a practicing physician and an Adams county democrat of the kind that is easy to vote for. He was married to Miss Myrtle Acker of Pleasant Mills, in u 1896, and three children have blessed their home. He 'will represent every class of his constituency.

JAMES T. MERRYMAN Jxmes Thomas Merryman was selected as the party’s standardbearer for this, the highest office in the county, and he is worhty of the honor thus conferred. He is a man of exemplary habits, a lawyer in every sense of the word, a pariotic citizen,a Jacksonian democrat and a man of whom Decatur has long seen proud. His recent victory against so worthy an cpponont -hows that he held the confidence of the people. He was born in this township October 1, 1854. a son of Charlec Wesley and Mary Archbold Merryman, who came to this state in 1836. He was educated in the schools of Decatar and wnen sixteen years old began teaching, following that vocation during each winter until manhood. In 1876 he vas appointed clerk of the Adams circuit court by Byron H. Dent, and sei ved until 1880, when he accepted a position with the Adams County Dank. In the meantime he was a close law student and in 1881, the year following, he was elected the first mayor of Decatur and in 1883 formed a partnership with J. T France in the law business, which continued until 1898, since which time Mr. Merryman has been associated with Jesse Sutton, his present partner. Mr. Merryman was married August 29, 1878, to Miss Louise P. Alberts of Willshire, 0., and four children now complete their home, they being Mrs. Don L. Quinn, Miss Frances, Charles and Robert. Judge Merryman will be elected and will serve the aistriot in a distinguished manner

HENRY B. HELLER Henry B. Heller, successful candidate for the nomination for the office of prosecuting attorney to represent the great state of Indiana, is a young man well qualified for the position. He is a son of •Judge and Mrs. D. D. Heller, and was born in this city October 3, 1875. He graduated from the public schools here with henor. studied law several years and grad uated from the Indianapolis law school in J 1897. returning to this city he opened a law office and for two years practiced his profession, ide then formed a partnership with his father under the firm name of D. D. Heller & Son. He has been a close student and has a knowledge of the law scarcely equaled by one cf his age. He has friends in every corner of the county and is a strong addition to the democratic ticket. JAMES P. HAEFLING James P. Haefling. the successful candidate for the nomination for wunty clerk, was born in Tiffin, 0., thirty-eight years ago. When but one year of age his parents moved to Adams county, where James was reared on a farm. During his youth he was educated in the public schools of Adams county and proved himself to be a bright young man. When twentyone years of age, he moved to this city and engaged in the carpenter's business, being employed by the Clover Leaf and Erie roads respectively. After the election of Elmer Johnson he acted in the capacity of deputy clerk, whioh place he filled in a manner that did great credit to himself. At the next election four years after he was a candidate for county clerk and was defeated by a narrow margin by the present clerk, David Gerber. Since that time he has been engaged in the insurance business, being a member of the firm of Gallogly & Haefling, and during this time has made a success of [the] s me, He I _ -- —

is a son of George Haefling, who died in this city a few years ago JOHN LACHOT Before he has taken his office as county treasurer, John F. Laohot has been re-nominated to succeed himself, a circumstance before unknown in the county perhaps. He will enter upon his duties one wt ek from Monday and his friends, who are numerous, know he will conduct his office in a business-like ar.d honest manner. He is forty-five years old, having been born in Wayne county, Ohio, June 9, 1860, coming to Old Adams when only eight years old. He lived in trench township until a young man, whenhe went to Berne and began work at common labor. Later he secured a position in a drug store, where he continued several years. He then leased the Cottage hotel at Berne and made it one of the best known hostelries in this part of the state. Eleven years ago he accepted a position as traveling salesman for the Brooks Oil company of Cleveland, Ohio, and had represent ed them until a few daos ago when he resigned. He was married in 1885 to Miss Martha Everhart and foui sons and a daughter have blessed their ho?ne.

HERVEY S. STEELE Hervey Steele, who secured the nomination for recorder by a majority of ninety-eight votes, is thirty-eight years old and has been a resident of Adams county all his life. His son of John Steele, ex trustee of Washington township and was born July 28, 1867. He was Educated principally in the Pleasant Mills graded schools. When a young man he moved to Kirkland township, where he lived for five years, when he moved to De.atur and has since resided here. He engaged in the grocery business for three years and since retiring has taught school and in the employ of Lyman Bros, and Hower & Hower. During his life he has taught eleven terms of school in Wash ington township He has always baen popular, as is shown by his p-esent victory over a field of such vorthy oppponents. He was married November 11, 1894, to Miss Lmnie Bell and one son, five years old, rejoices over his father’s victory. Mr. Steele will prove a competent and faithful officer. He feels happy, of course, over his selection and is thankful accordingly. ELI MEYER Eli Meyers, who yesterday received the high honor of being the sucossful candidate for the nomination for sheriff of Adams county, was born in French township in 1868, where he resided with his parents for a number of years, receiving his early education from the public schools of the township. After gaining his majority he engagd in businss for himself at Berne for eight years, making the same a paying and profitable institution. He then moved to this city, where he purchased a half interest in the livery business with John Soheiman which he car tied on until a few years ag when he sold out and started up in the furniture business with James Ball, whom he is now associated with. He is a thorough business man and will oonduc the business of the office in a satisfactory manner to the public. L. L. BAUMGARTNER L. L. Baumgartner, elected to succeed himself as county surveyor is an efficient and well qualified engineer, who has proven himself one of the best officers who has ever served this county. He.was born in southern Adams forty-one years ago, educated in the Linn Grove shoools and afterward took a course at Anogla and Valparaiso colleges. In 1890 he married Miss Studabaker of near Vera Cruz, and soon afterward Mr. Baumgartnr engaged in the grocery business at Berne. Later he was in business in Bluffton and Elwood, but owing to failing health was forced to take up farm work, teaching in the winter. While Mr. Baumgartner’s family are republicans, the nominee has been a staunch, fighting democrat | for sixteen years. He was nominated two | years ago and elected and has made an enviable record, which makes him a strong man on the ticket. WILLIAM MILLER Mr. William Miller, the successful aspirant for this position needs no

introduotionn to the citizens of Ad ams county. He has served the oountv for two years and has infilled his trust in an able and efficient manner. Hie popularity is prove by his success in this race over so popular a citizen as his opponent. Mr. Miller was born in Schuylkill county/Pa., October 10, 1837. He is now tixty-eight years old and has lived in this county nearly thirty years. He was married in 1863 at Sandusky, Ohio, to Wilhelmina Kaepper.Many years ago he was en gaged in the milling business in this city, but for a quarter of a century has resided on tie present farm south of town. He has been successful in office and will continue to be a valuable member of the county board.

MARTIN L. LAUGHUN Martin Laughlin, the aspirant for this office, also secured the nomination without any battle. He hails from good old Jefferson township and is one of those kind of democrats that never revolts, de was appointed county commissioner January 27, 1904 to fill out the unexpired term of Jacob Abnet. Later he was given the nomination by the central committee and was elected jn November. He has made a splendid official, having served w.th credit as president of the board. Mr. Laughlin was born in Jefferson township and has lived there nearly all his life. He owns a valuable farm and has been prosperous in all his dealings. He served as trustee of his township from 1894 to 1898 and the business was conducted in a ocrr°ct way. He will continue to serve the people in an honest and efficient manner. GEORGE W. GENTIS George W. Gentis, the nominee for county assessor, hails from Hartford township. where for many years he has lived a life that it ia a pleasure to review. He has ever and always been a loyal democrat, during one of the Cleveland administrations serving the government as postmaster at Linn Grove. For many terms he ilso served his township as assessor, and besides has filled many other places of honor and trust. He is now fifty-six years old, tnd it was fitting that the party he has served so long, shoulo honor him by this electi on as oountfy assessor. His long seiv ice as township assessor has fitted him for the duties to which he has been called. He was born ii - 1845 in Harrison township, Wells county, Indiana, and lived with hi.father until twenty-one, when be moved to Linn Grove and took up the saddler’s trade with a Mr. Ed gejahn and worked at this trade until 1874, when, on account o poor health, he was forced to drop this profession. He then boughi an interest in the saw mill at Lino Grove and has been In the lum her and milling business since. JOHN C. GRANDSTAFF Dr. John C. Grandtsaff was given the nomination for coroner without an opposing vote. He is practicing physician at Preble and has friends innumerable all over the county. Dr. Grandstaff was born in Monmouth, Root township, Adams county, Augu-n 24, 1872, and has been a citizen of this good old democratic green spot ever since. He is a son of L N. Grandstaff and wife, who are wellknown residents of Root township. Dr. Grandstaff was educated in the Root township schools until a young man, when he attended the Marion Business college. He taught five years of school, studying medicine in the meantime with Dr. Smith of Hoagland. He attended the Electric Medical College at Cinncinati four years, graduating five years ago. He located at Hoagland for two years with his former preceptor, then opened an office at Preble, where he has been most successful. While attending college at Cincinnati he was married to Miss Lillie Fleming of this city, who died within a year. He was married in 1901 to Miss Ethel Mann, and two sons have come to them. Dr. Grandstaff is a good citizen and a strong candidate.

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IS YOUR [NAME THERE? [ 1 Tne following county order issued ’ to the names below, await the owners. Auditor Lewton wants to ( clean the boards, and therefore re- I quests any and all of the gentlemen named below, to call and get his orderjjbefore January 1. . 1906. Chris Aahbauoher Wm. Aumann Benj. Amerine A. J. Armstutz Della Brown Geo. Berron .' Elmer Best A. Bowers Berne Brick Co. Bosse Durkin Broom Co. L. L. Baumgartner Geo. Brown Chas. Barber ___ L. A. Boknecht Andrew J. Bird Berne Brick Co. John P. Brown Wm. Bieberiok V. D. Bell Fred Bailey S. H. Barr Chas. Braun Bears & Brown Chas. Bollenbaoher D. C. Burnett Jno. Brandt Matt Breiner A. A. Crawford EJ. C. Clark Coffee & Mangold Jesse Clark T. S. Coffee Dr. C. 8. Clark G. W. Cross C. 8. Clark Shep. Daugherty P. NV. Dunwiddie James Deffenbaugh A. M. Davidson Wm. S. Daugherty Decatur Egg Case Co. Decatur Egg Case Co. Crist Eiokhoff Fred Eickhoff Henry Eiting Engler & Co. John Evans Crist Eickhoff F. Fisher Albert Feustermacher M. Fullenkamp John S. Falk David Fox Mike Finerty Ras Fritzinger J. Freneh W. M. Field Chas. M. France B. F. Fogle Henry Fuhiman James Fravel Dye Ferguson Jake Gloss Benj. Gerber Wm. Galmeyer D. W. Geil Eli Goldner W Gilpen Simon Grace Harry Grove Ralph Grove Solomon Habeggar John Hartzog John Heller Geo. Hudson B. D. Hendricks Thos. Hudson ] Fred Hockemeier Charles Hart Orval Hosteman Aug. Hawkins Gerrett Hessler Jonah Hoffman Richard Hill Oscar Hoene Jacob Houer J. W. Johnson J. A. Johnston Geo. Jacobs J. R. Johnston H. Kranor J. T Kelley Joel K. Kipfer Philip Kern ~ \ . John Kuntz E. Kipfer Gris Kirwess Henry Kirchner ’ Stephen Kinney Samuel Loohner Russell Long J. L. Leane Ira C. Lyberger Frank Landfair Ben Lintgar Joel Leichty , E. N. Loose Ernest Leichty , C- A. Leichty Ben Leichty ; C. E. Leichty R. D. Limenstali ? Clark Mills : Noah Mosure i Thomey Mallott Robert Mallonee Henry Miller / a ■ •** «i‘ - -

Pat Moran John Miller Lewis Meyers Andrew Mylott Jos. Murphy Peter N. Moser G. R. Martz Simon Moore John Miller Joseph Moser J. D,Morgan J. S. McClain Jacob Narts Wm. Patten Frederick Peck Frank Peterson John R. Porter Frdd Pyle M. F. Parrish E. M. Ray G. W. Rupright Peter Roth Albert Reppert J. W. Runyon S. M. Railing £ Albeart Ruppert James Reynolds Rinehart & Anderson Perry Robison Henry Scheiman Henry Scherry Daniel A. Springer Owen Sap Martin Schueler C. O. Sipes Mrs. Mary Snyder Adolph Schugg A. B. Smith & Bro. Joseph Sims Smith, Yager & Falk Martha Snyder Wm. Sellemeyer John F. Snow Wm. Shoemaker Albert Smith Joseph Stump Valentine Stanley Geo. W. Stout J W. Scott Niah Schindler Fred Soberer Wm. Steppier Citizens Telephone Co. C. F. True Frank Terrary Walter Thornhill Calvin Teeter Edward Thompson Fred Tague A. Van Camp Fred Williams Henry Wishmeier A. J. Wood Jos. W. Watson and hand Clayton Wall Wm. Werling Jr. Chas. Walters Jno. Waller Winnes Shoe Store Bu’ler Wocdruff Henry Wishmeier Mathias Yost Wm. Zaggle C D. LEWTON, Auditor. ...Legal AdvenislDg... NOTICE OF PUBLIC LETTING Notice is hereby given that the board of commissioners, of Adams county, state ot Indiana, will receive sealed bids tor the construction of the macadamized road on the township line between Hartford and French township, in said county, known as the Reynolds Extension No. 1 macadam road up and and until 10 o’clock a. m., on Tuesday, January 2,1908, at a regular session of the said board of commissioners' held in the city °f Decatur. Adams county. Indiana, sealed bids will be received for the construction of said roan in accordance with the plans and specifications and report of the viewersand engineer, which are now on file in the auditors office of said county, said read to be built of crushed stone alone. Abond must accompany each oid in twice the amount of the bid filed, conditioned for the faithful performance of the said work, ana that the bidder will, if awarded the contract, enter into contract therefor ana complete the same in accordance with the bid filed. All bids shall be made so as to give the amount at which said road will be constructed for in cash, payable on estimates to w made by the engineer in charge, not to exceed eighty per cent of any one estimate, out of the funds to be hereafter raised by the sale of bonds as required by law. Each bidder will be required to file affidavit as required by law. The said biard of county commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids. 40-3 C. D, LEWTON. Auditor Adams Co, Furious Fighting. ‘‘Forseven years,” writes Geo. V Hoffman, of Harper, Wash.,“l had a bitter battle, with chronic stomach and liver trouble, but at last I won, and cured rny diseases, by the use of Electric Bitters. I unhesitaticgly recommend them to all, and don’t intend in the future to be without them in the house. They are certainly a won, derful medicine, to have cured such a bad case as mine.” Sold under guarantee to do the same for you. oy Blackburn and Christen druggist, at 50c. a bottle. Try them today In Mad. Chase. Millions rush in mad chase after health, from one extreme of faddism to anothtr when, if they would only eat good foed, and keep their bowels regular with troubles would all P aBS away. Prompt relief and quick cure for liver and stomach trdSble. 25c. at Blackburn and Christen drug store: ) guranteed.