Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 36, Decatur, Adams County, 7 November 1907 — Page 6

ELECT OFFICERS SOON Believed Shonts Will Again Be President Though a Change is Rumored. Frankfort, Ind., Oct. 31. —The annua'. meeting of the stockholders of the Clover Leaf railway, was held at the general offices of the company in this city Wednesday morning, the meeting being opened at 10 o'clock and the polls for the receiving of votes being open for one hour. Most of the stock was voted by proxy. The canvass of the votes showed that the following men had been chosen as directors: T. P. Shonts. T. H. Hubbard. W. A. Reed, Edwin Hawley. Hugo Blaumenthal, C. S. W. Packard. H. E. Huntington. John C. Brown. James N. Wallace. C. H. Tweed and John J. Emory. The directors are to hold their meeting in New York City early in the coming month at which time the officers of the company will be elected. It is the general belief that Theodore P. Shonts will be reelected as the president of the company. though there may be a change in the plans as they are now said to be laid, that wquld place another man at the head of the Clover Leaf company. The first official appointment indicating that the Clover Leaf will predominate in the merger of that road, the Alton and the lowa Central, has just been announced by T. P. Shonts. president of the Toledo. St. Louis and Western railroad. The circular signed by him merely states that W. A. Freese has been appointed superintendent of telegraph of the Clover Leaf, with headquarters at Bloomington. o— AT THE PARSONAGE Only Immediate Relatives Present —Left on Short Wedding Tour. Mr. Maynard Frisinger, one of the most pepula’* young men of the city and known as Indiana's youngest postmaster. Wednesday claimed as his bride. Miss Alma Dailey, one of the fairest of Adams county’s daughters. The happy event was a quiet, and although expected, the date was a surprise for the many friends. At the hour stated the young couple, accompanied by the immediate members of their families, called at the Evangelical parsonage, where Rev. A. B. Haist performed the sacred ceremony, in a simple, impressive way. Mr. and Mrs. Frisinger left on the south bound G. R- and I. train at 7:55 last evening for a short trip during which they will visit with Miss Fanny Frisinger, the groom's sister, who is attending Indiana university. They will return by Sunday, and as soon as possible will be “at home’’ in this city. The groom, who is better known among his friends as Dyke, has a very large acquaintance. He is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Frisinger, and for over a year past has served as postmaster here, four years prior having been spent as chief clerk at the office. He is clever and well liked. His bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Dailey, who reside east of the city. She is a beautiful young lady, a graduate of the Decatur high school and one of the favorites in society here. The future of Mr. and Mrs. Frisinger looks very bright indeed and our congratulations are very sincere.

MRS. SCHULTE’S PARTY Was a Novel Affair and Surprise Was on Guests Instead of Hostess. About twenty-five friends and neighbors of Mrs. Simons, of rural route nine, gathered at her home Wednesday afternoon to remind her that another year had been added to her life. The occasion was her fortyseventh birthday anniversary, which she will undoubtedly remember for years to come as a most delightful time was had. It was a surprise party and a surprise it was to Mrs. Simons, who never anticipated that anything was going to come off until her friends rushed in upon her. An elaborate supper was served to those who planned the affair and a good, jolly time was in order. Those present were: Messrs, and Mesdames William Alexander, John Woods. Freeman Hudson. Merl Cowan, Wilbur Woods. William Stewart, Jesse Traster, V. Johnson. Willie Lichtenberger, Charles Lichtenberger, Lester Woods, Kenneth Johnson and Orian Alexander and Miss Bessie Lichtenberger.

SAYS HE'S INSPECTOR Said the Place Was in Bad Condition and Settle for Fifteen Dollars. Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 31. —H. E. Barnard state food and drug commissioner, has just heard of a smooth swindle which has been worked at Hammond. The police of Hammond have been notified and are now searching for the man who has taken the good dollars of at least one Hammond baker and perhaps more than one. Investigation will determine the extent of the swindle. One m'oming not long ago. the Hammond taker who has since enlisted the aid of the police was greeted in his •etore by a suave stranger. “I am an inspector,’’ announced the stranger. “I note that your bakery is apparently in bad condition. I will inspect it.” The baker invited inspection, and after the ‘'inspector” had made a careful examination of all equipment, he was still of the opinion that the bakery was in bad condition. “As a matter of fact,” said the “inspector,” “you are liable to be arrested any minute. But, of course, we can prevent trouble. You give me sls and I will see to it that you are not arrested.” The baker handed over his sls and later he regretted his action. The more he thought about it the more he believed he had received a “lemon.” He was still reflecting on his action a few days later when F. W. Tucker, the real inspector called. After a little talk with Mr. Tucker, the baker had no doubt that he had been swindled out of sls, and he immediately reported the case to the police. The police are trying to find the fake Inspector, and. if possible, to ascertain whether other bakers have been swindled.

What was suposed to be a surprise party on Mrs. Henry Shulte, terminated into a formal affair Wednesday, when the hostess invited the members of the afternoon club to spend the evening sister hey had planned to rush in and completely surprise her. How she found out that the club members had planned the surprise, has not been ascertained, and. possibly never wilL but nevertheless, the event was most delightful. After gathering at the beautiful new home of Mrs. Schulte, which has just recently been completed, the ladies engaged in a series of games of pedro. in which prizes were wen by Mesdames C. V. Connell, C. S. Niblick and J. H. Bremerkamp, the booby being awarded to Mrs. V. Deininger. During the evening an elegant two course luncheon was served and from the time of the arrival of the guests until their departure, a good time was experienced. The home was beautifuEy decorated with chrysanthemums.which added to the pleasures of the guests. Those who enjoyed the occasion were Mesdames C. V. Connell, C. P. Ehingen W. A. Kuebler. Charles and Clem Voglewede. James Haefiing. E. X. Ehinger. J. B. Meibers, C. Meibers, Frank Crawford. H. H. Bremerkamp. J. H. Bremerkamp. C. S. Niblick. J. K. Niblick. P. J. Hyland. J. Girard. B. Knapke and V. Deininger.

Will H.. Wesley Homer E. Magley and their father, John Magiey, went to Decatur Wednesday to visit the sons of the latter's brother, I While the gentlemen were having an! outing Mrs. W. H. Magiey, Mrs. W. J. Magiey and Miss Ida Magiey and! Miss Ethel Smith went to the home of B. F. Magiey in Thorncreek township. and spent the day in a pleasant manner.—Columbia City Post. Work of ballasting for this year at least along the interurban is over and only a very few bad places yet remain to be looked after. A large amount 1 of gravel has been hauled out during the past summer and the roadbed j has been worked up to a point where; riding is nice. However, it is not per-i feet, and will necessitate much more work next season. For three months work the road is in an excellent shape. Miss Lenora Horton had a peculiar accident happen to her last egening, vhat, while not serious, was very pain-. ful. While at her home on South. i Maia street in company with her siter,, Mrs. Fred Tracey, of Buffalo, N. Y.., she dislocated her jaw whEe yawn- i ing. and a physician’s assistance was needed to get it once more in place. ■ With Mrs. Tracey she went at once ■ to Dr. Mason’s office, and then to the Baptist church, where he was attending the concert, asking for the doctor. In a very few minutes the injured member was once more in place. This is the Acond time such an accident has hagf-ued to Miss Horton in the past l ti - —Bluffton Banner. u toublf Mrs. R. f h = er - B«~e, returned to her I this morning from a visit wfthy ort ds in the city.

WERE OUT ALL NIGHT Will of John Miller Was Probated in Circuit Court this Morning. The last will and estament of John Miller was probated in circuit court. He provides that debts and funeral expenses be paid and bequeathed to his wife. Annetta Miller, all the rest of his property, including about 16v acres of land in Vnicn township and the home on Winchester street. He bequeathed $l.< ! 00 to his daughter. Mary A. Miller. After the death of his wife, the property is to be divided between his daughter, Mary and his grandson. Eugene c-.em. share and share alike. Mrs. Miller is named as executrix. The will was written July 22nd last and witnessed by E. Burt Lenhart and Mae Ber’ing. The jury in the case of Joseph Murthy vs. Fox and Sprunger in which 11.375 damages was demanded for the loss of a barn destroyed by fire, returned a verdict Thursday rooming which was read in open cotin at nine o’clock this moning, which read as follows: "We. the jury, find for the dafendan- Joshua R. Parrish, foreman.”

Marriage licenses have been issued to Maynard A. Frisinger. aged twen-ty-three. and Alma E. Dailey, aged twenty; and to Bruce C. Christen, aged twenty-five, and Alice Jackson, aged twenty-one. Mary Rice vs. Clement J. B. Rice was tried Thursday, the evidence being of a rather spicy nature. Mrs. Rice asks for $350 alimony, i but the real contention seemed to be over the possession of the six year old girl. Mrs. Rice made quite a display of tears when evidence was being offered that she was not a fit person to care for her own child. cree. Judge Erwin took the cases under advisement. D. E. Smith, as commissioner in the cause of Hartman vs. Hoffman, at two o’clock Thursday sold the old Hoffman farm of about eighty-five acres, located in French township, to one of the Hoffman heirs, the price being SSB per acre. o Mrs. Mary A. Close, living ten miles east of Decatur returned home Tuesday morning after one months visit with her son. William Close and family, west Water street. Her son accompanied her as far as Decatur. — Portland Sun. Mrs. F;oyd Tester left the city this noon for California to make it her future home after a few weeks visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blackburn, her husband having gone a few days ago. Her brother George Blackburn goes with her to spend the winter in California and enter the school at Whittier, a small city near Los Angeles. Gewrge is a bright young fellow and will no doubt stand high in his studies and work before the term closes.

Dr. George M. Ober, director of agencies for the Anchor Life insurance company, of Indianapolis, informed us this morning that he had appointed Miss Emma Gsllig bookkeeper at the Old Adams County bank ' as a representative of the company for 1 Adams county and she assumed her new duties today. Miss Gillig will •'still continue with the bank and work insurance as a side issue. In selecting Miss Gillig the company has made a wise move, and there is no question but that she will succeed. Judge E. C. Vaughn and John Burns of Harford City, will go to Indianapo- ‘ lis tomorrow morning to meet with (the officials of the L. E. and W. rail- ' road company to reach some settleIment of whot damages shall be paid •to Robert the Hartford 1 City man, whose wife and two children were killed by an L. E and W. passenger train at a crossing near Hartford City two months ago.— Bluffton Banner. The well known law firm of Brown- ■ lee and Browne, at Marion, has dissolved partnership by mutual agree- • ment. Office arrangements have not been decided on. The firm has for I some time occupied a suite of rooms I on the third floor of the Glass block. ‘ Messrs. Brownlee and Browne have ■ been together the last five years. Both are prominent member* of the bar and have an extensive acquaintance throughout the state, the former as a veteran attorney and as a jurist, and as one of the most able of the younger members of the bar. Down in Florida an editor wrote up a marriage. He complimented the bride by saying: “she is fetching and vivacious” but the intelligent compositor got it, “she is itching and vlc- • lous.”

THE CHILD PROBLEM Educational Committee Reported Resolutions Regarding Salaries of Teachers. Indianapolis. Ind , Oct. 31. —Indiana club women listened to several addresses today, chief among which was that of Rabbi Morris M. Feurlicht, of Indianapolis, who made an eloquent appeal in the interest of unprotected childhood of the country. The report oi tne educational committee was received today. Several recommendations were made by the committee. At the morning session of the convention Secretary J. N. Hurty. of the state board of health, talked to the women on the subject: “The Gold That is in the Air.’’ The federation will elect officers at tomorrow's session. In his address on “The Club Womans Relation to the Child Problem” Rabbi Morris M. Feuriicht one of the city's best known divines, asked the women who listened to do something for the children and in plain practical words he told them what to do. He said that through the medium of the juvenile courts and the probation system the club women of the state and nation may find an appropriate and salutary relation to the child problem. Among the committee reports given during the day was that of the educational committee, of which Miss Merica Hoagland is chairman. The report came early in the afternoon, and with it, the suggestion that the following resolutions be adopted: "Resolved, that all the club members of this state, whether affiliated with this organisation or not, be asked to secure the foEowing: (1) Maximum salaries for teachers who can prove a maximum grade of efficiency, and a diminishing scale of salaries comensurate with inferior quality of teaching, personal and educational qualifications to be taken into account, in addition to ability to pass the pre scribed examination. ; (2) Increased efficiency in the primary and intermediate grades of rural, town and city schools by always employing teachers. of recognized strength of character and ability. (3) Adoption of a state system of insurance for pensions to worthy members.

(4> Co-operation with the state superintendent of public instruction and the general federation of women’s clubs and interaatioal committee on moral training to introduce a system of moral training in the schools of his state, county and the world. "We, therefore, move that the above recommendations be adopted and that the educational committee be authorized to invite the superintnedent of instruction, clergymen from protestant and Roman Catholic churches, rabbis of Hebrew congregations and others to confer upon this important topic.” Following the adoption of the resolutions several topics were discussed. Miss Bertha Crossley Ball led in the discussion of “Increase of Teachers’ Salaries.” Mrs. Clark Binford talked to the convention of “Reverence of God,” saying that women should teach their children what this subject means. “Reverence of God should be taught more genrally in the public schools and in the home,” she said. Mrs. Rose M. Clark, of the Winona school for girls, was leader in a discussion of “Love of Neighbor,” and in her remarks she urged that women drop selfishness and get interested in humanity and especially in the welfare of the children about them. — o Walter Moore, of Evart, Michigan, was suffocated by escaping gas in a room in the Commercial Hotel. Fort Wayne Monday night He retired late and only partially turned off the gas and was found dead in bed in the morning. His swetheart. Ottie Leonard. and Her sister were stopping at the same hotel for the night. Moore had accompanied the sisters there on their way to Decatur to attend the funeral of a relative who had accidently shot himself.—Columbia City MaiL Charles Dailey and Henry Strohm visited the Hartford City Elks lodge Tuesday night and the lodge there took action on the invitation to attend the big fall festival here next month. The lodge voted to come to Bluffton in a body on Wednesday night and a booster’s committee was appointed, composed of five Elks from Hartford City and five from Montpelier. —Bluffton News. The case of the State against Dan Straub for wife desertion, that was set for last Saturday afternoon, was continued until Wednesday by mutual agreement. Straub expects to make a fight and will do everything in his power tc show the court that he is innocent of the charges preferred against him. « J •

CROWDS OF MASKERS Thronged the Streets and Many Pranks Were Indulged in—Damage. It has been a number of years since Hallow'een was celebrated in Decatur as it was Thursday and com-plaints can be heard from all quarters as to the amount of damage done here and there by the various crowds that celebrated in the old fashioned style. As early as six o’clock the crowd commenced to congregate on main street and at eight it was a hard matter to worm yourself through, and from that time on until a late hour the fun continued. Everybody was masked and were “cutting up” and making fun as only a crowd of good natured people can. Numerous masquerade parties and social events were had in various parts of our city and reports from all of these signify a fine time. The usual amount of depredations that generally follows the old time custom of celebrating Hallow’een were carried out to an extent that has seldom been equaled in Decatur and although several extra police were on duty they were unable to stop the merrymakers and much damage was done under the very noses of the police. Various property owners have come to the front with stories concerning the destruction of property and in all probability the amount of damage done will reach into the hundreds of dollars. This part of celebrating Hallow'een is entirely out of order and these participating should be made to suffer as this is the only manner in which to stop the pranks of the boys, who do the work, but to do this it would require the services of hundreds of police. So. under the circumstances, the best those who have suffered can do is to put on a smiling countenance and consider themselves lucky that they got off so easy. No arrests were made by the police, although several names of mischief makers are in the hands of the police and may be used. However, it is thought at this* time no complaints will be filed.

WHILE ON A VISIT Hemorrhage of Stomach the Cause—Remains to Be Interred Here. Mrs. George Chronister Friday morning received a message from Neosha, Missouri, announcing that her daughter, Miss Grace Harb, had died Wednesday evening at nine-thirty o'clock at<he home of her brother, Orla Harb, at the above named place, after an illness of three weeks duration, death resulting from hemorrhages of the stomach. Miss Harb left several months ago for Neosha, Mo., with the view of making an extended visit with her brother, whom she had not seen for some time, and to take a much needed rest and try and recover her former good health, as she had been ailing for some time. She arrived at her destination all right and for a time seemed to be gaining in strength and health. However, three weeks ago she suffered from a hemorrhage of the stomach, and from that time on her decline was rttpid, death relieving her Wednesday evening. Miss Harb was twenty-nine years of age. and for some years had made her home in this city, residing with her mother, Mrs. George Chronister on south Tenth street. She was a popular young lady and her friends were innumerable and they will be grieved to learn of her untimely death. The remains will be brought to this city for interment the exact time of the arrival of the same cannot be announced at this time and the funeral arrangements will be mafia accordingly and will be announced later.

AFTER ELWOOD UNDERTAKERS Secretary Board of Health Looking After Law Violations. Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state board of health, has begun an investigation of the methods employed by undertakers at Elwood, and it has been revealed that two undertakers of that city have made 150 illegal burials during the nine months ending September 30. Dr. Hurty sa ys that Edgar M. Clark and Mark E. Winnings, the two undertakers whose business he is investigating, have buried 150 bodies without first obtaining burial permits from the health officer, and that the 150 death certificates issued by the physicians in these cases have been held up by the undertakers and have not been foi u arded to the state board by the local health officers.

RESIDENCES IN — — Final Report Will B c at Next Regular Meetju and Question Decided * I — The session at the regular him of the K. of P. lodge one of great importance and a J number of the members » 6re 1 ent to assist in arriving at jj elusion upon the question of a home for the lodge. Each of tjd bers were called upn to give a J talk upon the advisability O s J building a four story building on 2 lot, which is located south of 1 Everett and Hite grocery stored purchase a residence that is gnU located, which they vould equ “l modern conveniences. Ninetr 1 cent of the attendance favoredj latter for several reasons, atdia mitiee together with the trustees,! make a thorough investigation! file a final report at the nett tea meetingt Should this order M to buy a residence, a cellar vfflM in under the entire building, a i nace installed, a club room aoda ra for the Rathbone sisters anxjj the first floor beside dining rx and a kitchen. A reading roes i also be installed on the first where periodicals of the latest cation will be on hand all the tj This plan is a good one, and it ii surprise that the majority of the a bers favor the project as it will' much cheaper and just as goodifi better, than to build. The restan that the K. of P.'s have in fieri the J. S. Boyer property, contr Third and Monroe streets, the G Sellemeyer property on First Si the Studebaker property on ?j street and another favorable M that they do not wish to make at present Any of these residj are in desirable locations and a make a good home for the iodgi the committee and trustees decit buy a residence pre perty. the lot fit is owned by the order will be dtsji of aad the proceeds will be tai assist in purchasing the properly.® action they take will be watched® interest by the people of Dea whether members or not and atl next meeting every member ii gently requested to be present• oBOARD MET TOW — Premium Lists Will be C Soon—Show Will be Be Ever Given Here. — The executive board of the Al county poultry and pet stock I met Friday morning at the la< « of Fruchte. Litterer and compUfj perfected all the minor details | erning the poultry show to kJ in this city commencing JantM 1908, and lasting for four daftl ery member of the ': ard was and the meeting was hartnoaio every respect. The conmiit# not fully determined the exact! they expect to hold the show as have several rooms T view aui take the one that is best adapts their use. They are receiving ters daily from large poultry co# desiring to know what tne rest are governing the same, end these missives will be answetl shape of a catalogue, which « out within the next thirty days, eral additional special prizes added to the show this year number of local busines? notified the association that would be on hand with seve vidua! prizes that will make t s petition that much stronger, show promises to be the best ej by the local association and J for a far larger display of to . pet stock than ever before. J Attorney Cottrell, of ® e ‘ n \ a caller in our city today - . turned to his home this a - fte . , The jury in the damage suj H. Gilbert, vs. the Clover J ’road, returned a verdic. him a judgment agmts- the $350. The jury also I: plaintiff to pay the freu-bj 1 of the road for shipr’- n ? ' , 0 ;,. I leave him a judgment or - attorneys have asked for s I The case was tried at C- -• | Frankfort Crescent. I A general reduction in ' II prices of meats was til Chicago and the n ’-‘ I night. It has grown o* f ' J I ent financial situation. ar . J 11 some of the big pack' I of substantial benefit -J I The firs! cut in packer 5 P I announced in Omaha, w H reported at night that , g Cudahy of the Cudahy 1 I] pany had reduced the P" meats 10 per cent 1 the reduction wa» e s «- ■