Decatur Democrat, Volume 50, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 23 August 1906 — Page 1

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PROF.COTTONHERE • 1 ■ — — ■» , 9 State Superintendent Vis-: its the Teachers ! - I OTHER INSTRUCTORS ARE HERE , County Superintendent Opliger in 1 Charge of the Institute—PromJj ises to be Great Success. ’ '.'-J . —i—— The annual institute of the teachers of Adams county convened at. the Methodist church in this city at nine ' ; o ’clock Monday and several hundred are gathered here for the week to learn lessons from those of greater experience. . The institute is in charge of Prof. Lawrence E. Opliger, the affable, - —■ I I * ■ ■ —- v ..„ Mb w i ■ 1 R I ■ & A Rk J 9 W LAWRENCE E. .OPLIGER, Superintendent of ' Adams County. ■C -•-.■• ■* •Courteous and able county superintendent and the sessions promise to be the moat interesting and valuable in the history of the county. Prof. -Opliger is proving himself the right man in the right place, and his untiring efforts are sure to count in the placing of Adams county schools on .a higher basis even, than heretofore. He is thorough and yet bleVir. and ■gains his points in a manner that causes harmony and hard, earnest work. among teachers and stqdents. The list of instructors chosen for this jyear includes the best in the state: Prof. E. 0. Holland, Department of Education, Indiana University, Bloomington; Prof. W. Otto Miessner, Supervisor of Music in the public schools of Connersville; Prof. Lotus D. Coffman, Superintendent of city schools, .Connersville; Dr. J. N. Hurty, Secretary of State Board of Health, Indianapolis; Hon. F. A. Cotton, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Indianapolis; Prof. L. M. Sniff, President of Tri-State Normal College, (Angola; Mrs. C. W. Boucher, Associate Principal of Marion Normal (College, Marion. Profs. Holland, Meissner and Coffman and Dr. Hurty arrived this morning and entered into the week’s work with a vigor bound to count. Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state board of health, and one of the greatest health specialists in the ena a ■ I I SjSCTMwwBWB' - s k'siSiZ" ■v! H-a ■■ R... y - DR. J. N. HURTY, . . Secretary of State Board of Health. tire United States, was the special feature of today’s program. He lectured this afternoon on “What Can Teachers do to Benefit the Health of School Children,” and his talk was beard by many. He is an interesting speaker and has a reputation of being one of the leading authorities of the

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country on his subject. Tonight at I 7:45 he will deliver his famous lect- t ure, “The Prefenton and Cure of t Tuberculosis, (Illustrated) ’’ and the t church should be crowded. Mr. G. W. i Warner has been appointed as secre- i tary of the institute and will furnish < our readers with a report of the pro- . ceedings each day. The ProceedingsA little more than ordinary stir in the vicinity of the M. E. church ot this city, this morning, announced the arrival of the day set for the begim ning of the annual reunion of Adams county’s teachers. Promptly at ten o’clock, the institute was called to order by Supt, Opliger. Institute was opened by the great and grand old song, “America,” led by Prof. D. A. Baumgartner, Miss Thomas presiding at the piano. Rev. White conducted the devotional exercises, which consisted of responsive • reading of a portion of a Psalm, and. a prayer Which should move the minds of all teachers to higher action. This was followed by th grand old hymn, -“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name.” ? Supt. Opliger made a pointed address of welcome in which he urged the attendance of all teachers at every session and emphasized the fact that the way to make a good institute is to be a part of it. Prof. E. O. Holland .of Indiana University, Bloomington, was next introduced and was greeted by a hearty applause. Prof. Holland was one of the instructors last year and his- coming was anxiously awaited by the ,teachers. His first lecture on the subject, “Composition,”'was not simply an introductory talk, but he went right to work and proved that he is all his recommendations have stated. Prof. W. Otto Meissner, Supervisor of. Music in the public schools of Connersville, was next introduced. He took up the subject of “Tone,” discussing the'proper ties of tone and the requisites for the production of tone. Stress was also "placed iipon correct pronunciation and proper beathing. Prof. Lotus D. Coffman, upon being introduced, requested the institute to flip V S- ■ \ ib HON. F. A. COTTON, Superintendent of Public Instruction. stand and unite in singing some familiar song. Soon the room was ringing with the strain of “Old Folks at Hoine. ’ ’ Prof. Coffman then began his series of talks on “Educational Problems. ’ ’ He discussed the different ideals of education, taking up first, the “marktable” or “bread-and-but-ter” ideal, then the “power” ideal, the “culture” ideal, the “moral” ideal, and the “social” ideal. After roll call the institute adjourned to meet at 1:30. Monday Afternoon. __ _ Afternoon session was opened with the grand old hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy.” Prof. Holland then resumed his talk on “Composition,” speaking at length on the subject, “Criticism.” His principal thought was “Criticism - should be instructive and encouraging.” Some common errors were pointed out and remedies given. The second lecture was by Prof. Meissner on “Rote Songs.” He diseased the manner of teaching rote songs to children and made his lecture very interesting by short vocal and instrumental selections. The teachers entered heartily into the singing, and made the period a very pleasant one. Hearty, applause followed the professor to his seat. After a short rest the institute resumed work with a song. Dr. Hurty, was then introduced and began his ...

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I, lecture on “What Can Teachers Do to Benefit the Health of School Ghil-k dren?” Dr. Hurty first the evils arising from improper heating and ventilating of the greater ' number of our school rooms. The evil effects of breathing through the PROF. E. O. HOLLAND, Department of Education, Indiana University, Bloomington. Indiana mouth were pointed out, also the evils of defective sight and hearing. Dr. Hurty is a very able talker and made his lecture interesting and instructive throughout. The last period of the afternoon session was by Supt. Coffman, on the subject, “How to Get Pupils to Work.” The professor gave some practical helps in special cases and ended his lecture by some interesting and instructive stories of Indiana people, closing with an incident in the school life of our poet, James Whitcomb Riley, when he was a pupil in the school taught by Leo Harris. Instructors’ Paragraphs. . ' HOLLAND. The test of an education to be able to tell what one knows. Teachers, have y<?ur best ? essays published. Compositon work should-teach pupils to see, hear and think. MEISSNER. Songs should be made a part of the child’s daily life. Motion songs appeal to children. For children the shorter the song the better. Many Sunday school songs are not adapted to the use of children, because they do npt deal with things which children understand. For example, a child hearing the song, 1 ‘ The Consecrated Cross I’ll Bear,” asked of its mother,, “What is a cross-eyed bear?” ♦ DR. HURTY. We aA paying taxes to educate our children and then surrounding them with conditions which prevent education. Fifty-three per cent, of the cases of consumption come from the school room. Fifty per cent, of the children have defectiv/ vision. The trustee should provide the teacher with a card for testing the eyes of his pupils. Pure air is the first and all important thing. COFFMAN. ' There is probably no problem that bothers teachers more than getting pupils to work. It is fortunate that there are no Ichabod Crane teachers today. The loss of individuality and initiative is one of the most detrimental 1 things in a school. No one can over-estimate the value, of suggestiveness. j We should select those things and think those thoughts which tend to enlarge us. > Dr. Hurty’s Lecture. The evening’s entertainment began a charming piano selection rendered by Mis§. Carrie Thomas. Dr. J. N. Hurty was then introduced and began his lecture on “The Prevention and Cure of Tuberculosis,” which was well illustrated by plates of various descriptions. The first plate displayed the photograph of the man Who discovered the work of the yellow fever mosquito. The second plate was Franklin’s great statement: “Public health is public wealth.” Then followed charts giving statistics and observations, showing the reative mortality (Continued on Page 5.)

pH FORGET ft The Big Fair Comes Next Week IMMENSE crowds expected Entries for Stock Show and Races Exceed Former Years— A. Night Performance. If the man who hands out the weather is good to us next week, the Great Northern Fair Association w.ill give to those who visit their beautiful park, the greatest fair ever seen in this or any other section of the states Inquiries already received are conclusive proof that the entries both for the stock show and races will be larger than usual. Heretofore there has been but three days’ races, but the program this year gives a race program for every day of the fair. On Tuesday comes a three-year-old pace or trot and a half mile run. Wednesday 2:24 trot, 2:19 pace, and half mile run; “Thifrsday, 2:25 pace, 2:30 trot and half'mile run; Friday, 2:19 trot, 2:15 pace, half mile run and a mile run. The purses aggregate $2,475 and every heat is sure to be a race. • Another feature this year is the night performance, when a lady wrapped with electric lights ,makes a wonderful slide down an inclined wire. There will be a number of qther free exhibits, shows of various kinds, the old merry-go-’round and everything that goes to make up an old-time fair, with many new things. It’s a great effort to give the kind of fair in this county and the association is deserving of your patronage and help. THE USUAL ROUTINE WORK Madison Street Report Continued—ft I. - . Treasurer and Clerk File Reports—Bills Allowed. The Council met in regular session Tuesday evening, Mayor Coffee presiding and all the councilmen, with the exception of Van Camp, being present. The minutes of- the last meeting were then read and approved, after which the Council got down to business. Upon motion of Burns, the report of the committee on the Madison street improvement was carried over until the next jheeting, the committee being unable to report. Christen then moved that the Council’take no action on the recommendation of the appointment of City commissioners in the Elm street sewer matter, which motion carried. A resolution authorizing the city clerk to issue a refunding order to Treasurer W. J. Archbold, for $22.31, which the auditing committee found was dqe him, was read and, upon motion, was adopted, and the clerk was instructed to issue such an order. Upon motion by Burns, the reports of the clerk and treasurer for the months of June and July, were ordered spread of record.. The following bills were then read and allowed. M. Burns, postage ..... .'. ■ 1 Citizens Telephone Co., telephone 15 85 L. G. Elinghatn, printing...... 3145 W. J. Nagle Electric Co., supplies 900 National Mill Supply Co., supplies 28 os ■ George Keiser & Co., supplies.. 3u» Union Oil Works, oil 34 11 lUagonda Mfg. Co., supplies .... 22 00 , Burt Mfg'. Co., supplies 19 50 (Union Oil Co., oil 11 os |W. J. Archbold, interest. . . .... 45 « W. J. Archbold, express 210 W. E. Fulk, pay'roll 30 00 C. & E., freight 438 ,C. & E. R. R., freight 169 52 (D. F. Teeple, drayage 72 47 G. R. & 1., freight 848 iG. R. & 1., freight 208 IC. D. Murray, board 49 20 Sunday Creek Coal Co, c0a1.... 243 93 James DeWitt, labor 1336 The Park Hotel, which has stood vacant since the disastrous fire, will be opened on Septembr 10 or 12, to the public. The new proprietors, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. McCain of Edgerton, 0., come highly recommended as hotel people, as Mrs. McCain made her home at the Randall Hotel at Fort Wayne for years. The Park has been remodeled and is now one of the finest in the state and we speak for the success of this new venture. The hotel has alway borne a good reputation and has been sadly missed since it has been closed. SAX ... ■

A SHOW FOR TE®.FAIR WEEK’ Manager Bosse Secuf&r- .. ® “Jolly Pathfinders.” Mr. J. N. Rentfrow, manager ana proprietor of the “Jolly Pathfinders,” who will make their appearance 1 at the Opera next Monday, August 27th, has engaged a remarkable company, whn it is taken into consideration that he plays minor cities at moderate prices. The personnel of the organization is far ahead of the majority of ’ traveling troupes. Among some of the artists engaged by Mr. Rentfrow this season are Miss Mary Asquith, leading lady of Forepaugh Stock in Philadelphia, Mr. Elmer Buffman, leading man at the Umpire Stock in New York Ctiy, Miss Grace Rentfrow soubrette ai Queens’ Stock in Montreal, Mr. Harry Kig, comedian of Columbia Stock in Br#Bklyn, Miss Jean Boiteau, character Actress with ‘Miss Kate Claxton.’ Among the play to be produced during the engagement; are “A Fight for a Million,” “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” “Camille,? ’and others. Mr. Rentfrow carries a tar load of special scenery. His company, this season, numbers 25 people including the Metropolitan Band vhd Operatio Orchestra. Remember, ladies ’ teikets good on Monday nd Tuesday nights if reserved p. m. Don’t forget the matinee S turday-afternoon. IN A SERIES FIVE GAMES Two at Bluffton, Tiro Here and One at Fort Waj\e—First Game Monday at Bluffton. Decatur and Bluffton ball teams will meet again bn the diamond and five real battles may. be anticipated by the fans of each city. Manager H. L. Conter of thjs city, went to Bluffton this morning and completed arrangements for the games.. The . first game is to be played, at Bluffton next Monday, and the second here Friday., The’.third game will be played at Fort Wayne, if the grounds can be secured, dn Sunday, September 2. The fourth. game is scheduled for Bluffton on September 11 and the fifth and last game of the season, comes off here September 12. It is believed the games will be moneymakers for each team and that the people of each city will enjoy the series.. The hatchet has been buried, and so far as Decatur is concerned, we are going to see just how nice we can treat our Wells county friends. There is no question but that Decatu;r and ESluffton have the two best teams in the state and these games will attract crowds from far and near. Heretofore the trouble has always been caused by the umpire, but for these games. Jack Ryder, base ball editor of the Cincinnati Enquirer, wjll select the umpire, his name not to be known by any one until he steps bn the ground and presents his credentials. He will have full power to remove any player from the game for ! disputing decisions or for using abu-1 sive or, profane language. In other [ words, he is to have the same as a National league umpire and will very probably be an umpire of big 1 league experience. Each team is. to. ; receive $25 when visiting and the money at the Ft. Wayne game is to be divided equally. Bluffton promfsps ? us good treatment and Decatur will be courteous enough to give them the best we have. ! NEWS FROM THE COURT HOUSE Divorce Suit Filed and a Guardian Is, Appointed. A. P. Beatty, attorney for plain-, tiff, has filed suit entitled, Minnie Leßrun vs. Charles Leßrun. The couple were married September 6, 1902, and lived together until September,’ 13, 1905, when the defendant was, convicted of petit larceny and sent to prison. Failure to support is also alleged and Mrs. Leßrun a4ks for the custody of her minor children.

CIRCULATION 2800 WEEKLY

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BAD FIRE LAST EVE e «lome of Joseph Smith in Ruins THE CAUSE IS NOT KNOWN — ■ The Home Burned to the Ground— Loss Two Thousand and Five Hundred Dollars. Fire broke out Tuesday even, in the home of Joseph Smith, the retired farmer on South. Mercer street and the house was completely destroyed. The fire broke out in the upstairs* the cafise - not being known: The alarm was turned in and the company responded promptly, but upon arriving at the scene found ti-at the hose was not of sufficient length to reach from the hydrant to the house and the firemen were compelled to stand around and see the house burn down. A short time after the fire started a large number of people assembled and everything of value that was located on the ground floor, was carried out, | but everything that was upstairs was ' burned up. The loss will reach in ? the neighborhood of $2,590, with SBSO insurance on the house and $350 on the household goods, thus making Mr. Smith’s actual loss $1,300. He is at present undecided whether he will rebuild or not. ORGANIZE A NEW COMPANY Beery and Repport $o Manage Horse Sales at Fort Wayne. t 4 .* " AWtUJ . I D. W. Beery ,the well known horseman, and Col. Fred Reppert, the auctioneer, were at Fort Wayne Tuesday and organized a $40,000 stock company for the purpose of conducting horse sales on a large, scale. Speaking of the new enterprise, the Fort Wayne News says : “About Sept. Ist a new business, with a capital stock of $40,000, wilt be launched in Fgrt Wayne. Dan Beery, the well known horseman of-- X Decatur, and Frank E. Purcell Os th»s city, will be at the head of the enterprise. The company will be known as the Beery-Purcell Horse Sale company. It will deal in horsese exclusively and conduct large auction sales of horses. The place of business will be at 430 East Columbia street, the , | present quarters of the Purcell Cab and Livery company. Mr. Purcell ] wilt dispose of his livery business, | blit will continue his cab business. Mr. Beery is one of the best known J horsemen in northern Indiana, and has « an excellent reputation as a dealer in -.S horse flesh. LAURA DULLAGHAN IS DEAD I Eight*Year-Old Girl Succumbs to DI- / I ness of a Few Hours. F • ■■'■l — • ; Laura Dullaghan, the eight-year-old • ta daughter of Mrs. Dullaghan, who re- W;| j sides on West Monroe-Streeet, died , Tuesday night at 11 o’clock after an [illness of only a few hours’ dura- |'ij tioli, death resulting from typhoid ' s ' fever. The child had not been feeling v’ ’ well for some timb and on Tuesday ' £ ; ; morning at ten o ’clock, took a sudden change for the worse and was compelled to go to her bed. She g ’gradually grew weaker until last -——-g night at eleven ■ ’clock, when death | relieved her. No funeral arrange- | I ments have been made, as they are f ' awaiting the arrival of a brother. COL. CYRUS BRIANT IS DEAD. 1 HUNTINGTON, Ind., Aug. 21.— Col. Cyus E. Briant, one of the best || known veteran soldiers in Indiana, , £ who commanded the Eigthy-eightl? (Indiana volunteer regiment during S | the civil war ,died at his home here J| j this evening after a long illness ‘brough u 'ii l>v fie nibnu'ir-’ of age. ’ His decline was gradual. There was *no symptom of any specific disease, 1 but only a wasting away of the vital 'powers. The funeral will take place ; Friday afternoon at three o ’clocK M| | from the residence. ?4- • : ;.-r. ■-