Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 15, Decatur, Adams County, 13 June 1907 — Page 1

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MRS. CRAWFORD IS A VICTIM / iMiss Ireta Erwin a Delightful Hostess —a Dinner for Miss Nfllie Luellen. The June meeting of the Adams ■ County Medical Society will be held at the office of Dr. Beavers on next 1 Friday evening at eight o’clock. Dr. < Beavers will read the paper. * 1 Thirty-five dainty invitations were ( recently issued for an afternoon party , yesterday by Mrs. Frank Crawford, in ( ■ compliment of her forty-fifth birth- 1 day anniversary. Instead of the la- . dies waiting until this afternoon they’ decided to go last evening, so at 7:30 all the guests made their arrival and ' completely surprised the hostess. Eight small tables were prettily arranged in the various rooms, on which . pedro was played. The first prizes -.-.yere captured by Mrs. James Haefling Md Mrs Ben Knapke, wGlle .tJie Mes- ' jissines Deininger and C. S. Clarke won -i&oond prizes. Mrs. John Garard and Mrs. Rademaker were awarded the booby prizes. At the close of this features, the tables were cleared and • an elegant three-course luncheon was ; served. Thirty gsrl friends [responded to special cards for an afternoon party given by Miss Ireta Erwin at her home on north Second street, in honor of her fourteenth birthday anniversary. The hostess proved to be a royal entertainer, as she went from one guest to the other as they indulged in playing progressive peaniit,at which the Misses Nora Harting and* Agnes Meibers were the recipients of beautiful prizes, and Misses Rosie Slickman and Noami Dugan were the second leaders in winning prizes. Immediately following this pleasure came a two-course luncheon Ahich was delicious. Thb hours were from three to five o’clock. The hostess received many beautiful gifts. r - A surprise six o’clock dinner party which was not mentioned was the one .given by Mrs. C. 6. Snellen oh Monday evening in compliment to her daughter, Miss Nellie’s, nineteenth birthday anniversary. A small company of young ladies gathered at her home on north Third street. The dining table was very pretty with its simple decorations of cut flowers. The

dinner was nicely served in three courses. Those who were present besides Miss Nellie, were: Misses Leota Gilpin, Ethel Pillars, Mary Hite, Zoa Miller, Georgia Meibers, Edith Soest, of Wayne. In the evening the hostess invited the following young men to join the girls: Messrs Jesse Sellemeyer, Ross Mills, Harry Berry, Brice True. Several amusements occupied the evening’s program. Don’t forget the “Dollar Social” at Mrs. C. Vogt’s tomorrow evening. There is nod oubt that every minute of the evening will prove interesting to thoSe who Attend. The young people of The Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church will hold an ice cream social on the church lawn Friday evening. Ice cream and cake for 10 cents. The public is cordially invited to attend. The Ladies* Mite Society of the M. E. church will entertain in the parlors of the church next Friday afternoon, June 14. A cordial invitation is given to all. » The K. of C. members are entertaining their young lady friends and, wives at a pedro party and dance this evening. MRS.* CAROLINE HUFFMAN DEAD Well Known. Lady of Jefferson Township. Mrs. Caroline Huffman,a well known lady of Jefferson township, died yesterday afternoon at her home after an Illness of a year’s duration, death resulting from consumption. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Brewster and was held in high esteem by all who knew her, and her untimely death has cast a gloom over the entire community. The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at two o’clock at the Evangelical church in Jefferson towhship and interment Will be made in the Loffborrow cemetery near Jay City, Ind. Mrs. Huft: man was well known in this city, having visited here upon several occasions. . OS

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AFTER A PLEABANT JOURNEY] Through a Beautiful But Almost Barren Country—Other Chapters to Follow. By Lew. Jamestown, Va., June 9, 1907. —After an uneventful but pleasant trip over the picturesque and scenic Chesopeake & Ohio, we landed safely at the exposition grounds, after twentyone hours of solid travel out of Cincinnati. The trip was not in the least tiresome, there being so many things of interest to see enfoute. The one thing that appeals to an Indianlan is the barrenness of the soli, ten acres of Adams county land being worth, approximately more than all Virginia, especially that which lays along the right of, way of the C. & O. It is all red brick soil, with not enough fertility in it to raise a fuss. It is not even good grazing land. An occasional field was under cultivation,. but it. would make an enterprising Adams county termer sick under the vest to view the agricultural enterprise that predominates in this part of the world. The hay harvest was in full blast, but actually all we Saw would not fill one end of Henry Biting’s hay bam. But this is not Indiana, and, thank fortune, it is hot Adams county, Indiana. But the scenery is beautiful. The green clad mountains, the hills,

me vaneys, me oroau, ciear sueauis of water make an enchanting picture. The little old farm houses with their . broad chimneys, the primitive conveyances and unimproved roads carry tone back half a centruy. Not a dull moment is experienced during the whole journey. Those who are familiar with the famohs inside Inn at the St. Louis exposition, would find many familiar objects which, by the way, is managed by the same hotel company. It is not so large a structure, although the lobby covers more space and is delightful. It contains 650 guest’s rooms, employes 450 people who in every way look after the care and welfare of their guests. Tite-dining room will seat 3,000 people. It is located on the ocean front, and from the veranda the navy manoeuvers can be seen. It has many other attractions that easily recommend it to those who come to spend a week or a month at the Jamestown. exposition. It is our purpose while here to give the Daily Democrat readers a fair estimate of the exposition. From a casual observation taken in an hour’s walk, we are inclined to the belief that some Indiana congressmen have grossly slandered a worthy cause. But of that we will write later. o ONE FROM LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA For the Ayers Family—Also Receive Orders from Geneva, New Haven and Fort Wayne. The Wemhoff Monumental Works of this city, without doubt do the largest business in their line of any similar house in this section of the coun'try. . Thqtr reputatfdn for good workmanship, honesty in prices and promptness in delivery has given them a remarkable trade, extending’ many miles. Among their recent sales was a large and-.beautiful Scotch granite monument for the Ayers family, which will be erected in the family burial ground at Lexington, Va. It was by Alfred and William Ayers, of this county to mark the final-resting spot ot their parents. The monument , will be shipped by July Ist, ai which time the Ayers brothers expect to stop at Lexington enroute to Jamestown, anti see that the stone is properly erected. During the past week the Wqmhott company also sold a handsome monument to'Alexander Bolds, tb be erected at the grave of Mrs. Bolds, also two at New Haven and one at Fort Wayne. > —————•— —— The suit to test the constitutionality of the act of the recent legislature prohibiting Sunday barbering is attracting considerable attention all over the state. It is being heard by one of the Marion county judges, who will render an opinion soon. There will be an appeal then to the supreme court, where the constitutionality of the ■ laws are determined. The boss barbers everywhere are fighting the laws They allege that it is class leg- 4 islation and that it is an inconvenience to the public-—at least to the shaving pilbllc.

Decatur, Indiana, June 13, 1907.

AT A FINDLAY MUSICAL EVENT In Which She Appeared Four Times and Completely Captivated the Big Audience. A copy of the Findlay Courier,which found its way to our exchange table, gives a glowing account of a musical event held in that city last Friday evening at the conservatory of music, under the directionof Prof. Latchaw and Wineland’s orchestra. Among those that took part in the program appears the name of Miss Lillian Egly of Berne, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. Chris Egly, Who renedered a beautiful solo entitled ‘‘Hearts” concerning which the Courier says: “It was beautifully rendered, and captivated the audience. Her voice is sweet, her enunciation distinct and within teach of all. She gave a” rendition of the piece that was seldom if eVer equalled ip the city. The addience loudly applauded her work and she was forced to respond. As the encore she sang “Springtime,” which was also of a high plane.” Miss Egly appeared four times on the program, and on each event she wps met with thunderous applause. Miss Egly has been attending Ihis school of music for several years t>ast and has just closed her dbu’rse ants ex-' pects to return home In 'a' few days l and spend the summeV with her parents, and expects during her stay home to devote her time to teaching music and will endeavor to start a class in voice culture as soon as possible. Having graduated in one of the best musical schools in the country this will be a grand opportunity for those musically inclined in and about this city to cultivate their voices. WAS WEDDED THIS MORNING 11 • Mr. Harry Fowler, Formerly of this City the Groom —Will Live at Granite City, Mo. Miss DeLota Berry left Tuesday for Wayne where she was the guest of her brother, Paris Berry, until nine o’clock, when she started on a trip to St. Louis where she met Harry M. Fowler and was this morning united in marriage. The bride is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Berry, of Chestnut street, and has a large list of friends in Decatur, who will be surprised but nevertheless will join us in wishing her a bright and happy future. Mr. Fowler was formerly of this city, while here being in partnership with Mr John Stoneburner at the Pictorium. During his short stay here he made numeroos friends and was one of our leading young men. About one year ago he left for Granite City, a suburb of St. Louis, where he is at present engaged in the picture business. The happy couple will take possession of their. nevz, .home, which has been furnished by the groom, immediately. The bride was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. John Berry as far as Ft, Wayne. The Democrat extends congratulations. ""■" h ~ O. • ;! ’ **‘* CUT OUT THE FREE LUNCHES

Portland Saloon Men Serve Notice to Hungry Public. Porgand, Ind., Juhd 12. —The, salbons of . this, city, with one exception,, have signed ap. .agreement, ltf whlch' ! beon Monday morning tlray will Cut out . the.lree lunch feature. Two or threq reasons have been assigned for the jpovement. : Tn the first place fete a Violation of the Nicholson law to ..serve lunch and in the second place, the expense involved was out of* proportion., to the additional revenue derived. It is said that in one saloon the free lunch alone has cost the proprietor in the neighborhood of $2,800 each year. The petition contains the agreement that after Saturday hight nothing more Inviting than corn and crackers will be served. o ——■■■ The small boys in the west end of town that are in doing little tricks and embarrassing married ladies by their dishonorable acts, are hereby notified that if they do not discontinue the same, they will get all the notoriety and trouble that they can conveniently ..take care of. Boys, jof their are old enough to aat in a civilized manner, and if they don’t hereafter, they. njjmt suffer the consequences. .t’’-,,"' .. . J

K. OF C. TO GIVE SOCIAL AFFAIR The Menu-Ates and Gleaner Clubs Hold Sessions—Earl Peters Gave a Stag Party. Miss lEmnJa Hoffman delightfully entertained the young ladies of the Menu-Aate club at a three course dinner Saturday evening at six o’clock. The girls were invited to bring their sewing and spend the afternoon with the hostess. After the dinner they attended the Pictorium. Miss Emma Reppert entertained at her home at Magley Sunday the fol- . lowing guests: Misses Lena Reppert, Ella Mutchlei*, "LUCy Crutzman, Hulda Fruchte, Della' Fruchte, Adaline Anen , and Messrs. Chas. Beinecke, Mart Slickrfim, Ed Fruchte and Chas. , Rcherry. Another pleasant and jolly club meeting of the Gleaners was- held at . the home bf Miss Francis Cede on Saturday afternoon from two' to four o’clock. The first portion of the aft ternoon was spent Tn transacting bus- , iness, and then the social hour following; during which the two brothers i ot the hostess, Jesse and Cecil, served , a dhlictous luncheon. Besides the .. club membets there were two of their !< tittle friends present who were Misses . Tena McKean and Gallogly, the latter . brought her phonograph and rendered , selections of Various kinds, whlch 'det lighted the company very much; The . next meeting has not been decided; I ——- . . Earl Peters was a pleasant”’ host , Saturday evening at a stag party given I to a small crowd of his gentlemen . friends. There were no special features during the evening’s program, but dancing, music and a general good , time were enjoyed. True Frlstoe ' honored the guests with several excellent selections, also the quartette rendered solos which were highly praised. ( After which an elegant luncheon was served the gueqts who were: Dick Erwin, Jesse Helm, True Fristoe, Arthur Berry, Joe Berry. *■" * —i ■ ■■ f1u,....”./; Ml' ■ CONFERENCE ' Contains Interesting Information for ' Methodists. I The minutes of the sixty-fourth ■ session of the Northern Indiana coni ference of the Methodist Episcopal i church have been recently Issued and >■ the book contains Interesting inforI mation in regard to the condition of I the Institution in this part of the . state.

The six districts which comprise the conference have a membership of 59,429 which is a gain of 1,738 during the past year. There are 489 churches valued at $392,675. The current expenses for maintnenaCe of the buildings including'the Wages of jam itors and sextons was 1 ’564,054. The salaries of the p&stors bf the various charges amounted to $f?8,312; presiding elders, $13,041; bishops, $2,537. The.. Sunday schools With a membership of 59,545 scholars apd 7,585 teachers i: cost the vaHous communities $26,943. The Epworth league has a membership of 12,614...Ahd 7,63% k belonging to the Junior lekifup? ’ The conference during the yedt paid out ip ihe way. of various benevolences $105,691. The total disbursements amounted ,to more than $400,000. /

COLLEGE BOYS ENGAGE IN FIGHT New Cbrydon and Monroeville Youths Get Worat,ff IL Walter Burk, son of Levi Burk, of near New Corydon, figured in a bit of trouble which marked the closing of Taylor University, at Upland, for the spring term. With Arthur Sprague of Monroeville, he was in charge of the college drag. Rush Gifford, one of the theological students, demanded that they haul his trunk to the railway station free of charge. This they declined to do, wheif Gifford placed his own trunk on the vehicle. After counting ted for the owner to do his bidding. Gifford threw Burk off, cutting a gash in his forehead. He then gave Sprague a beating and compelled him to drive the dray to the station. While Burk was forced to run or walk beside the wagon. Gifford, after the assault, left for Ata home in Elwood, before he could be arrested, but he was afterward taken .into coatody at his home and returned to Upland for a trial.

SOME CORRECTIONS BY BOARD Table Showing Recommendations by Assessors and also the Review Board —the Value of Land in Union. The county board of review is in session and busy regulating the tax appraisements on property for the various townships and corporations. The board is composed of Godfrey Christen of this city, William Hoile, of Union tpwnship, county assessor Gentis, au-ditW-’LCwton and treasurer Lachot They will continue in session forty days and as per their official notice will hear complaints from the varie d townships. The following table hl the report of the assessors add improvements and th'e / corrections by the board, the latter, of bourse, is subject' >ange: Assessors Report. Corrections. Land. Imps. Land. Imps. Union 26.42 6.04 27.21 6.04 Root 26.84 3.77 28.18 5.25 Preble 27.52 6.93 28.06 6.24 Kirkland .... 26.84 5.70 28.18 5.70 Washington . 28:52 5.08 32.80 5.58 St. Marys ... 26.83 5.53 28.93 5.97 Blue Creek .. 27.55 4.69 27.55 4.69 Monroe ..... 27.51 6.64 30.26 5.97 French ...... 27.40 6.64 27.40 6.64 Hartford .... 27.26 5.64 27.80 5.64 Wabash ..... 26.79 5.58 28.13 5.58 Jefferson .... 26.99 5.24 26.99 5.24 Average per acre as corrected... 28.46 Average for improve, as corrected 5.68 Monday was the day set for hearing complaints from Union township and several represetative citizens appeared. However, the board voted to confirm the correction as made and the valuation of $27.21 per acre and $6.04 on improvements will stand. Tuesday was Root's day, but up to noon no complaint was filed and the valuation there will likely be $28.18 and $5.2£, The board’s report will furthershow that Decatur has 437 acres of land, 2,046 lots, the latter averaged at $282.14 with average improvements of $274.71. The average on improvements was greatly lowered from the fact that hundreds of lots were recently platted and upon which there are yet no improvements. Berne has 647 lots, 314,. acres, with an average per lot of $103.48 and average improvements of $301.14. Geneva has 209 acres, 514 lots average at $292 and Improvements of $89.37. Monroe has 15 acres and 118 lots averaged at $41.44 and improvements at $158.40. AT FORT WAYNE LAST NIGHT Attracted Many Members of the Order —Twenty-Five Candidates From Decatur. Twenty-five candidates for the Ben Hur lodge and a hundred of that order from this city were at Ft. Wa,y»e Monday where they attended a spectacular ,Initiatory given at the Majqstic theater, under the auspices of the, Ft. Wayne courts No. 15 and 96, and under the direction of Bro. Owen, supreme judge, of Crawfordsville, Indiana. In all there were 300 candidates and the event was a most one ip the history of fraternal orders in this section of the country. Hundreds of members were presentttto witness the ceremony and thp big opera house was packed with Bei Hurs from all over the country. After an address of welcome ahd the response, the following spectacular acts from Wallace’s great book were given. Meeting :bf the Wise Men, Ramon Court, Arrest of Ben Hur, March to the gallery, Rambn Gallef, Ben Hur asleep on the ' doorstep, Mount Olivet, healing of the lepers, finale — wreck of the galley. Lecture .“Mother of Hur and Past Chief.” Reinlke’s orchestra and a chorus furnished the muaic.-.Noone but members of the lodge were admitted to the- theater.

Several of our farmers pre buying clover seed for use next spring, from the fact that they think the seed will go to sls per bushel. It is now selling at $9.50.- From reports there is 'only a small quantity of seed in the markets and as the acreage this fear is very small, the price will soar very high. • , 0 Mrs. J. Rusk, of Mansfield, Ohio, and her two sons Howard and Herbert, are the guests of Mr. aid Mrs. Charles .Suttles for several weejts.. JKrs. Rusk .was formerly Miss Eva Lewis and has friends here who will be pleased of hearing other visit

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SALE TO OCCUR / Unless the Indebtedness of NearlyTwo Million Dollars is Paid Within the Next Ten Days. Indianapolis, June 12. —Decrees providing for the sale of the properties of the Logansport and Wabash Valley Gas company, the Lagalette Gas company, inatir "’-as company, and the Ohio and q* tuia Gas company and Ohio a £ adiana Consolidated Natural ’ <£■ jompany, provided these companc? do not pay their indebtedness ' J thin ten days, were entered in the federal court; The decrees were in the cases of the-Central Trust company, of New York, against the companies. The trust company was trustee on bond Issues and held mortgages on the properties of the companies to secure the bond issues, and had asked for a foreclosure. » The bond issue of the Logansport and Wabash-Valley Gas company amounted to $1,690,000, and there Is now due and Impaid on the issue and interest and. other indebtedness sl,886,864.10. The, property covered by mortgage includes the artificial gas plants of the company tn Logansport, Wabash and Pera and various natural gas properties. The sale of this property is to be, according to the decree, at Logansport, and no bld less than $325,000 is to be considered. — ■" o—— - — SACRED SERVICE HELD SUNDAY Addresses by J. C. Sutton and L. C. Walter—Big Lodge Room Crowded With Members. ■ » . i r \ H The Ben Hur lodge held a memorial service at their hall Sunday afternoon, in memory of their members that have died since the institution of the local order, April Ist', I’9oo. This lodge, instead of going to n the cenjetery to adorn the graves, have, vacant chairs each of them representing a member that has gone to the great beyond. Since its institution this order has lost 11 members by t/eath, five of whom died during last year, and the services of yesterday indicated the willingness of the lodge to pay just tribute to them. Jesse Sutton, one of the charter members of the lodge, delivered an address that was highly appreciated by all present, and it accomplished the purpose for which it was intended by impressing the people in a favorable way of the memory of their loved ones. L. C. Walters also gave an interesting talk and it was well received by the audience that had assembled. The hall was crowded and chairs had to be borrowed from the Elks’ lodge to accomodate the audience. - - ■' t — WILL VISIT HER PARENTS HERE Mrs. Murdoch, of ■ Goldfield, Nevada, Here for the Summer. Mrs. C. N. Murdock, of Goldfield, Nevada, formerly Miss Maud Rice of this city, who left here five years ago, going to Great Falls, Montana, and other western cities, has arrived in the city to stay for the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rice. Mrs. Murdoch was married about two years ago, after which she went to Goldfield to live, where her husband was largely interested in the mining business. Mr. Murdoch will arrive here some time during the month of August to remain for some time, after which they will return to their home. Mrs. Murdoch says the western country is a great place in which to live. ' -o - SELLS THE CITY TRUCKING LINE Charles Miller Sells Out to J. J. Foughty. Charles Miller, who for several years has owned and operated the city trucking line, closed a deal last evening whereby he disposed of same to J. J. Foughty, the latter taking possession today. Mr. Miller is very thankful to the many who patronized him so faithfully and requests us to'say so. Mr. Foughty has been employed by the company, for * some time; and is a competent and worthy young man, who deserves success. He will try hard to please his customers and solicits new business, guaranteeing satisfaction.

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