Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 31, Decatur, Adams County, 3 October 1907 — Page 6

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A BIG REAL ESTATE DEAL. D. L. Reynolds, living north of Kingsland, the well known real estate man, was in Bluffton Thursday afternoon and he reported the sale of the William A. Hafilch farm of 80 acres, two miles east of Markle, in Rockcreek township, to T. C. Pyle, of Champaign Couty, 111., for $9,100. or about slls per acre. Mr. Pyle is to have possession and move onto the place March 1, 1908. Mr. Haflich. after selling his own farm, completed a deal by which he bought the old Haflich home place, comprising 185 acres, for slls per acre, or a total of $21,000. He will move onto the farm. —Bluffton News. The county commissioners were in special session for a short time Wednesday, signing up the bonsd issued for the dredging of the Salamonia river. The total issue, amounting to $22,000, were sold a fewdays ago, by county treasurer Lawrence Hayes, to contractor Ed Bodette. —Portland Commercial-Review. The county commissioners, Martin Laughlin. William Miller and David Werling. County Attorney Clark J. Lutz. County Auditor C. D. Lewton. County Treasurer John F. Lachot and County Surveyor Levi Baumgartner made an expedition to Linn Grove on Wednesday to inspect the new river bridge and see what progress the builders are making. They also stopped in Berne and shook hands with friends. —Berne Witness. Prof. W. P. Hart, superintendent of the Huntington schools, has announced through a circular letter his candidacy for the position of grand outer guard of the grand lodge of Knights of Pythias meeting at Indianapolis October 1. A horrible accident was averted on the Clover Leaf railroad near Edwardsville. west of Charlestown, when a father dropped two little children from a high trestle to keep them from being run down by a fast passenger train, and then lowered himself to safety as the train sped by over his head. One of the children sustained a broken arm by the fall, while the other landed in a clump of bushes and was unhurt. —Frankfort Crescent. W. H. Pletcher, formerly agent of the Clover Leaf railroad company in this city and later general passenger and freight agent of the M. B. and E traction company, has accepted a fine position once more with the Clover Leaf. He is now employed as relief agent for that company and receives a regular salary of $75 per month, whether he is at work or is at home waiting for a call to some point where he may be needed. His first position was to go to Decatur to relieve the agent there w-hile he took a two weeks' vacation. —Bluffton News. It seems, that there must be some mistake in regard to the report circulated that the two men dismissed from the Erie machine shop Tuesday were agents of the union who were sent there to acquaint themselves with the condition of affairs regarding the strike. It is true that the union at times sends men into shops where they hope to gain information but the two men discharged Tuesday were not servants of the union and they have never held a card from the machinists’ union. Since the American league race has become so close and exciting the score is being received at the Corbett cigar store, and that place is packed to its capacity in the evenings by those interested. If you desire an argument just go in and say that you believe Chicago or Cleveland will win the pennant and see for yourself what happens. The American league race now seems to be between Detroit and Philadelphia. Tom Railing more than won himself a home yesterday at Fort Wayne, when he hit a long single to right field and drove Dennis to the counting territory in the ninth inning of a game between the Shamrocks and Delphos. The game up to this time was nothing to nothing.

■they WANT GOVERNOR JOHNSON Figuring Hard on Making Him the Harmony Candidate for President. Washington. September 28. —Within the next month John J. Johnson, governor of Minnesota, will be urged once more and more vigorously than heretofore to allow the use of his name as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the presidency. He has been in the minds of a great many members of the party for a year er more. As is now generally known he is the man Henry Watterson was thinking about when he said last spring that he could pick a dark horse capable of winning. During the summer months scores of Democrats have traveled from various parts of the country to Minneapolis to see Johnson and try to pursuade him to enter the race. He has received visits from a large number of newspaper correspondents who hoped they might be able to send out an announcement of his candidacy. Every caller came away with the same story. The governor could not even be per suaded to say that he would like to be president. He did say to some of his callers that no one could even think of being a candidate as long as William J. Bryan desired the nomination. The inference gathered by all the visitors was that with Bryan out of the race the governor might be persuaded to become a candidate. It is the knowledge on the part of some of Bryan's enthusiastic worshipers that plans are being formulated to attempt to bring about a compromise on Governor Johnson that is leading them to urge Bryan at this time to give out an announcement that he intends to stay in the race to the end. It is their opinion that by making such an announcement within the next few weeks Bryan can block the pogram of the harmony-makers. And it is conceded by the men interested is the harmony movement that he probably could. There are men of long foresight tn political matters who believe that Governor Johnson will be the presidential nominee of the Democratic party. They are not able at this time, in view of the chaotic condition of affairs within the party, to see just bowins nomination is to be brought about, but still they believe he is the coming man of the party. And they believe he will, if nominated, prove to be a great vote getter. In a sense, he is an obscure man. He will, is is asserted. grow on the country if he is called to the front of the stage, and grow rapidly. The story of his life, his struggles, will, it is asserted, create a sentimental campaign that will be hard to meet. But above ail, the men who are calling for Johnson believe he is presidential timber. One Democrat of national prominence remarked here the other day that it seemed to him that it might turn out that Johnson was a providenial find for the party. “Surely we are not going to keep up this factional strife if we can unite on a man like Johnson,” said I this Democrat. 1 1 Governor Johnson is not much known at the national capital. He has made one visit here since he was elected governor. Senators and representatives who met him were much impressed with him. He is coming again in December, when opportunity win be afforded him to meet a large ' i number of public men. It may be, too. : that, if plans do not miscarry—if Bryan does not kick over the traces — , there will be some important Demo- ' critac political developments about the i time of that visit. c Stimulation Without Irritation , That is the watchword. That is what Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup does. Cleanses and stimulates the I bowels without irritation in any form. THE HOLTHOUSE DRUG CO. o A »r*ai/ITSf D CVXUB FOB PILE*. Ttehtt>e, BHsl BlesUSag. Pr»trud'.n* .Pllsa. DrecciHs are autharlud t« rwif pabo onrnmvT fail* t* *■ ♦ to 14

FIRST EVENT OF THE KIND Was Successful and Delightful in Every Way—Written by One of Those Who Attended. The first annual Spangler reunion was held at the St. Johns Lutheran grove Sept. 26, 1907. About 9:30 the friends began to gather at the above named grove, and up to 12:30 about forty had gathered to enjoy the festivities of the occasion: at this time a sumptuous picnic dinner was spread and all did justice to the repast (except Dick). After the remaining fragments of the dinner were cleared away, a short program was rendered in which the following persons participated: Mrs. W. F. Brittson gave a recital "De Sturdy Oak Und de Klinging Vine." Grace Spangler sang a solo. “This Letter is for My Papa." A number of letters from distant friends in Ohio, lowa, etc., were read by Mrs. S. Spangler, of Decatur, after which an organization was effected. Sylvester Spangler was elected chairman; D. D. Spangler, of NewParis, Ind , secretary. The following were appointed on the committee of arrangements for 1908: Mr. J. H. Holbrock, of Fort Wayne; M. Kirsch and J. R. Schafer, of Decatur, and the following committee of notification: Mrs. Sylvester Spangler. Mrs. J. R. Schafer. Mrs. B. J. Rice. Jacob ■Spangler, of Decatur, was elected president of the reunion for 1908. The organization was followed by a short address by D. D. Spangler, of New Paris. Ind., in which the speaker held out the advantages and benefits of annual reunions and the strengthening of family ties here, and also reminded all present the need of right living and of being prepared fur the reunion, where we shall never say goodbye. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in social visiting, and in the evening all enjoyed the fine music and songs rendered by members of the party, closing the day with a real armycampfire: returning to Decatur on the 9 p. m. car, thus closed the first most enjoyable reunion of the Spanglers. May all meet again in 1908, and finally in the better world. Those present from Decatur were: Mr .and Mrs. J. R. Shafer, Mr. and Mrs. S. Spangler, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Rice. Mr. and Mrs. M. Kirsch and son Harold; Mr. and Mrs. Dr. C. E. Neptune and son Kenneth. Mr. Jacob Spangler and Miss Eliza Spangler, Miss Esther Sellemeyer. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Brittson. Dallas. Texas; Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Spangler and family, from New Paris, Ind.; Mr and Mrs. Geo. Spangler, Poe. Ind. Those from the country, Jas. Drake and daughter Grace, Mrs. Ed Spangler. Mrs. J. E. Henschen, Mrs. O. C. Yaney, Mrs. F. J. Bracht, Miss Dora Henschen. Miss Cora Henschen. Miss Naomi Bracht and Noah Henschen. From Fort Wayne: Mrs. Margaret Myers, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Welchin. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hobrach and family; Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bicknell, Mrs. Ed Myers.

IN SESSION THIS AFTERNOON The Extension of Their Lines is the Object of the Special Meeting. The stockholders of the Fort Wayne and Springfield interurban railway Friday afternoon were interested in a special meeting called by President W. H. Flederjohann for the purpose of talking over the extension of the line south to Celina. A large crowd of local and foreign stockholders were present, who were first entertained by an address from J. H. Koenig, chief counsel of the line who stated to them the object of the meeting and also explained the workings of the line up to the present time. The stockholders if possible are to determine upon two routes that now seem the most practical to the management the one route being hrough Willshire to Celina, and the other through Berne, Geneva, Portland, thence across the country to Celina, and before the meeting adjourns it is expected that the new proposed route will be determined. This is a matter of vital importance to the company and they desire to make to mistake in choosing the route as both of them lay through thickly populated country and mean much to the company. The business of the meeting will not close until late this evening and what the stockholders do in this will be told in tomorrow’s issue. o FOUND AT LAST. J. A. Harmon, of Lizemore. West Va., says: "At last I have found the perfect pill that never disappoints me; and for the benefit of others afflicted with torpid liver and chronic constipation, will say: take Dr. King's New Life PHU." Guaranteed satUfaetory. 25c at BUekban Pharmacy.

A MOST SUCCESSFUL ONE Decided to Build the Line South and $67,000 Was Subscribed for that Purpose. After a session lasting all afternoon, the special meeting of the stockholders of the Fort Wayne and Springfield railway adjourned at six during which time thpy managed to' carry out and transact considerable business toward tne interest of the line. The meeting was attended by a large number of foreign and local stockholders and the meeting was first addressed by J. H. Koenig, chief counsel for the line, who informed those present what the object of the meeting was, which was followed by a short address by W. H. Fiedderjohann, who enlightened the stockholders as to the working conditions of the line and at the same time informed them that a dividend of one per cent had been declared upon the stock issued and that the checks would be mailed to the various stockholders as soon as possible. This in itself is a very creditable showing, when one takes into consideration the fact that the line has been in operation but six months, which represents a railroad’s most expensive time, and the stockholders present were more than pleased with the showing made. The special object of the meeting, however, was for the purpose of determining the extension of the line from this city south and upon a motion it was decided to construct the line as far south as Berne at the present time and the matter of the route from that place on to Celina was left to the board of directors to decide upon. The stockholders then decided and agreed to subscribe sixty-seven thousand dollars worth of stock toward this new line and it will now be up to the people of Berne, Monroe and Decatur to come to the front and assist in building the line by purchasing stock. There is no question about the fact that as the line now stands it does not in reality assist the business men of this city in the least, as the majority of our trade comes from the south and west. We do not say this to reflect upon the people in the northern part of the county, as we must say they are loyal but we do say it from a standpoint of territory to draw from. With the field for business opened up between this city to Monroe and Berne, the business men of this city will no doubt reap the harvest and they should assist the company in every particular. To construct this line will in all probability take something like two hundred thousand dollars and as sixtyseven thousand of this amount has already been raised, the company will have to in some manner raise one hun dred and thirty-three thousand from some other sources, and they will in a short time start out and see what success they can meet with. The line between this city and Berne will be graded yet this fall, and all necessary arrangements for teams to make this grade were completed yesterday and there will be no trouble in that line. It is the intention of the company to try and interest the business men's association and get them enthused in this project and with their assistance President Fiedderjohann is confident that everything will move along smoothly. The undertaking is no small task and the company will have to be met with a cordial reception on all sides to push the line through. Representatives from the south end of the county want the line and will assist the company in every respect. It was determined at this meeting that the company would ask for no more subsidies, but would attempt to sell the stock outright.

MUST WORK THEIR BUSINESS. Postal Employes to Push Out for for Money Orders. An order has been tssu.d by the postmaster-gei.er : to postmasters throughout the c utiy calling the attention of postofi ■ employes to the fact that they an expected to do all in their power to further the interests of the government in the sale of money orders and the registering of letters. The order reads: “It has come to the knowledge of the department that certain'postmasters and employes have spoken disparagingly of the registry and money order system, and i have suggested that money or valuable i matter be forwarded by other means I than those afforded by this depart- ■ ment. It is hereby enjoined upon postmasters and postoffice employes to encourage the use of the money order and registry systems. Disregard of i this order or any disparagement of I the registry or money order systems, whether by making unfavorable comparison with other means of transportation or otherwise, will interfere with the policy of the department, and be deemed sufficient ground for the re-! moval of the offender.'’

TALK EAST AND WEST LINE No Interview Secured, But it is Supposed they are Interested in the Bluffton-Wabash Line. F. W. Wood, of Cleveland, A. L. Wheeler, of Chicago, and L. E. Smith of Toledo, interurban promoters and capitalists, were in the city this morning. While here they looked over the eastern part of Market street and on east to the river. They spent some little ime in consultation, leaving the city soon after. No interview was secured, but it is surmised that they were interested in another 1 proposed line from this city east. Whether or not it is a renewal of the old project for a line to Decatur and Norfolk. Ohio, or not, is not known. Some years ago a franchise was granted to one Todd for this purpose, it will be remembered, but nothing more was ever done by his company. There have been several other schemes for the building of roads east out of Bluffton, but as yet none have been completed. The officials of the M. B. and E. who hold right of way to Celina, Ohio, said this morning that they knew nothing of the formation of a new company but as they themselves were not in a position to build they would gladly transfer their land privileges to any ocrporation who wishes to do so. Bluffton Banner. Thursday eve at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meyers, their charming daughter. Miss Lila Maude, became the bride of Mr. Russell Bennett, of Huntington, Ind., in presence of forty friends and relatives. Rev. Jones, of Monroe, officiated. The bride was prettily dressed in a white gown which was very becoming. Immediately at the close of the ceremony the guests were seated at two large dining tables in the dining hall, an elaborte six o’clock dinner, which was beyond description. Very beautiful did the dining room look, decorated in pretty designs made from wild ferns and cut flowers. The groom is a leading piano dealer at Huntington. where the happy couple will make their future home. A masquerade party, which caused a great deal of amusement, was the one given by Mrs. W. S. Venis, Wednesday evening. Twenty ladies came dressed in every fashion there was, and were splendid in their makeup. A few were as follows: Mrs. Wertzberger, as Topsy; Mrs. Moon, as the long-nosed Dutchman; Mrs. David as cowboy; Mrs. Burk, the Lady in Black; Mrs. Jacob Eady, the School Girl. The remaining guests were: Mrs. Enoch Eady, Mrs. Biggs, Mrs. Sipe, Mrs. Stonebuner, Mrs. Artman, Mrs. Ada Biggs, Mrs. Morris Hay; Mrs. Poling, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Soule, Mrs. Bright. At the close of the evening a light luncheon was served.

o DECIDING A NEW QUESTION. Whether School Wagon Must Go Closer than Half Mile from Home. Township trustees who have started school wagons are watching with interest the question raised as to whether the wagon must go nearer to the home of the students to be carried than one-half mile. This is the question Judge Lawson Harvey, superior court, Indianapolis, has been called on to settle. The decision involves in away the legality’of the act passed by the last legislature, which provides that all the schools in which the attendance on the opening day was less than twelve should be abandoned and the children sent to other school buildings. John C. Smith, of Lawrence township, Marion county, obtained an alternative writ of mandate against Charles C. Lyle, trustee of that township. ordering Lyle to show cause why the school wagon in his township should not pass nearer than onehalf mile to the Smith home In Its rounds. Smith's little daughter attended school last year at a building near the Smith home. This year that school was abandoned, and the child attends school near Oklahoma, three and one-half miles away. Smith says she has to walk one-half mile down the road and wait for the school wagon and then walk the half mile every afternoon after school. The question will be raised at the final hearing, Sep-ember 28, as to whether abandonmehCof schools because of small enrollment is legal.

o — A Van Wert county farmer told his 12-year-old son to milk the cow, feed the calves, catch the colt and put him in the stable, cut some wood, split the kindlings, stir the cream, pump fresh water in the creamery after supper, and be sure to study his lessons before he went to bed. The farmer then went to the institute to discuss the Question "How to keep the boys on ; the farm. Can you suggest any rem- ' edy?

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STEAM AND ELECTRIC^^^B 1 Must Interchange Traffic—G October 20th to Establish Perfect Arrangements. K Indianapolis. Ind., Sept. steam and electric roads state of Indiana must intc.W H traffic is the substance lan handed down today by Unia Hunt, chairman of the road commission in deciding of the Farmland Stone the C. C. C. and St. 1., railruad Indiana Union compel an interchange of Winchester. “Both the steam and the railroads are common the laws of the state” says Hunt in his opinion. ' They their charters from the state: K j owe a duty to the public which be discharged and while not fc. plating any general iife rchauge IL business between st- tm and urban railroads, the legislature saw that cases mid.' ari?e public would need and demand interchange and evid’-r.’.ly should be given when it could without working hardship upon carriers, hence it vested thsion with discretion to rterchange of business in such The order entered by the sion provides that an interclwM traffic shall be established the two roads by October 20. isl road is permitted to charge a able switching fee for doing of delivery. F o— ■ The Indiana Federa.i ■:. of convention for 190 S will be Vincennes, as that city u out in■ contest on the first ballot at theO vention at Muncie. Te:re Haute Evansville were originally in but the Terre Haute withdrew their invitation. leadß Evansville as the only other cowj ant. No fight was waged and the first vote had been cast it <B found that Vincennes won out '■ large majority. I When the Clover Leaf-Alton d«j completed the next step in of the financiers back of these FW erties will be the consolidati® | four big roads —the Chicago an *■ ton. the Clover Leaf, the MinnMjj and St. Louis and the lo* a This will put Frankfort on the J| of one of the biggest sy»t tDls ■■ country. Much interest is attaC 1 the coming annual meeting o. > * cago and Alton next month. " e | expected there will be imp rt 3 J velopments affecting the ization of the prop - r.?Crescent. All the restaurant prop - " j city are busy this week - places of business in a- - the inspection of the on pure food law. At tn glass covered cases have u ed for the meats and pi»“ ' law says must be protected and dangerous bacteri. n ' air. At Ade’s restaurant t:ie d are being fixed so that no get to any food which j, played to the public. Tne n ( will entail a great deal o < some of the restaurants, has expressed any reiuctanc ply with the law.—Hunting 00 “ crat.