Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 39, Decatur, Adams County, 28 November 1907 — Page 1

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aN D TELLS WHY Lower Court is the JudgeOther Supreme Court Decisions of Interest. The Indiana supreme court Tuesday affirmed the decision of the Adams circuit court, given last spring in the case of the State vs. Lafayette Eliis. The latter was charged with a violation of the Nicholson law, was found guilty and fined ten dollars and costs. He appealed the case, but the opinion ■written by Judge Hadley was to the effect that “Where the positive testimony of a single witness partly corroborated by others convinced the court (sitting as a jury) of defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, in spite of his direct denial, a finding of guilty is supported.” Other decisicr -of the supreme cou:r of particular interest were: Myers vs. State of Indiana. Affirmed. Hadley. J. (1) An Indictment for a public nuisance under Sec. 535, Acts 1905, page 584, by operating a fertilizer factory and causing the emanation of bad smells was not bad for duplicity by reason of allegations that he hauled thereto the bodies of dead animals and allowed portions of such bodies to lie about in the building and on the ground outside, such allegations not constituting a charge of an additional offense under Sec. 537. (2) Allegations that said factory was near certain residences or public highway so that bad odors emanating therefrom annoyed residents of the neighborhood and travelers on the highway sufficiently showed the public character of the nuisance. Toledo, St. Louis and Western Railroad Company vs. Charles J. Dong. Clinton C. C. Reversed. Monks C. J. Sections 7056, 7057. Burns 1901, requiring “every company, corporation or association” to pay wages monthly to all employes “engaged in manual or mechanical labor” under penalty of a daily forfeiture during delay and attorney fees is unconstitutional as class legislation, imposing a burden only on one class of employers and in favor of only one class of employees. o TO TALK POLITICS A. B. Kirkpatrick, of Kokomo to Be Boomed for Governor—Program. There will be an all-day conference of Prohibitionists of Indiana at the Claypool hotel, Indianapolis, next Wednesday to discuss campaign plans and to set a date for the state convention. It is expected that a gubernatorial boom or two will be launched. Among Prohibitionists generally there is a sentiment in favor of getting into the game early, which means an early convention. Yesterday afternoon the state executive committee of the Prohibition party met in the office of B. F. Watson and arranged a program for the conference a week from today. The speakers and their subjects will be as follows: Mrs. Elizabeth T. Stanley, Liberty, “The Outlook"; A. B. Kirkpatrick, Kokomo, “How the Prohibition Party Can Grow More Rapidly in Indiana”; I. S. Wade, Lafayette. “What Next?” Alonzo E. Wilson, Chicago, state chairman of Illinois, “The Prohibition Chautauqua"; Felix T. McWhirter, Indianapolis, “The Final Victory”; Charles E. Newlin, Indianapolis, “Unconstitutionality of Saloon License; Progress of the Movement.” A. B. Kirkpatrick of Kokomo is looked upon by many Prohibitionists as the likely nominee of the party for governor. On the executive committee of the party are Homer J. Hall, Franklin; R. F. Bogar, Shelbyville; Edward Clark, C. M. Lemon and B. F. Watson of Indianapolis. —. A dispatch from Warren says that several prominent temperance people °f that place have publicly announced that their opposition to the application for a renewal of the liquor license °f Hiram Gill, whose application was turned down by the Huntington county commissioners because of his unflthess morally, and who has appealed to the circuit court, would lead them to file affidavits, charging various offenses against Gill.

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CHANGE OF VENUE In Watkins’ Divorce Case— Will of David Laman Probated—Other News. A marriage license was issued to Samuel H. Dro, aged twenty-two, an employee at the Berne Manufacturing company, and Miss Melda McClain, aged twenty-two, of Monroe township. Sixty hunters’ licenses have been issued at the county clerk’s office this week. Geneva, as usual, having the largest number. The ttst includes the following from Decatur: Judge R. K. Erwin, Will Pace, Arthur Wdlmer, Grover Ritenour, J. J. Tonnellier, John Roudebush, L. C. Hughs, A. T. Brown, Ray Elzey, W. S. Schralaka, Michael Smith, Marion Watkins, Walter Witham, Samuel Cook, John Hay, Charles Miller, Ed Johnson, C. L. Meibers. Evidently the game will suffer during Thanksgiving season. In the case of Mirl Laisure vs. William and Mary Smith, each demurrer was overruled by Judge Merryman. A general denial was then filed by the defendants. A motion for a change of venue in the case of John W. Watkins vs. 'Clara Watkins was sustained. An inventory and appraisement was filed in the Christopher Grim estate and a public sale of personal property ordered. The last will and testament of David Laman was probated. It provides for the payment of debts and funeral expenses, and gives the personal and real property to his wife, Sarah Laman. At her death said property is to be divided equally among the three children, Samuel Laman, Mrs. John S. Bowers and Mrs. W. H. Lee. Mrs. Laman is appointed executrix. The will was written April 29, 1893 and witnessed by W. H. and D. M. Niblick. o DRESSED LIKE DEBUTANTS And Live in Houses that Cost SI,OOO Each. In New York’s whosesale district may be found half a dozen houses with the sign, “Doll Outfitters.” They make nothing but dolls’ clothing. Every gown they turn out is constructed from a model first cut and fitted in cambric which is called the “try on.” Buttonholes and embfoidery are as carefully done by hand as if the gown of a debutante were making. Nor do clothes complete the expense. The lace-trimmed brass bed in which the real lady doll sleeps may cost fifty dollars. The gas stove that goes with her menage, equipped with utensils for a child to do real cooking, may be from sixteen to twenty dollars, which 'is a bewildering price when it is known that there are adult gas stoves at six dollars! An English perambulator at twenty dollars costs as much as a baby carriage. Or a tiny tandau upholstered in blue satin may be had for twen-ty-five dollars and a little tally-ho coach for thirty dollars. A very satis factory doll house can be purchased for seventy-five dollars. But there are others with parquet floors, elevators and electric lights and powdered gold furniture at one thousand dollars. 0 On tomorrow evening at the Eagles lodge room a game supper and social session will be held. The members of this organization have been working hard to make this a success and from the many promises made a fine line of wild game will be served. A big dance will be held at the conclusion of the supper. A new show will be introduced this evening at the Pictorium that is a hummer. The film is something Mr. Stoneburner has ben desiring to secure for some time and he is confident that the public will be more than pleased. If you are looking for a place to spend the evening stop at the Pictorium as a royal entertainment is guaranteed. Mr. «pd Mrs. L. C. Vanderlip, of Elkhart, have arrived in the city for a few days’ visit with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoffman.

Dcatur, Indiana. Thursday, November 28 1907.

TALK PLANS OVER Four More Towns Wanted —Decatur Failed to Send Representative or Word. Arrangements for the Indiana-Ohio base ball league for next season are beginning to take definite iorm, foilfranchises haveing been awarded at a meeting held at the Westcott hotel Sunday afternoon. There were present at the meeting Clarence W. Jessup of Richmond: Manager Runyon of Bluffton; Frank Witt, of Anderson and Manager Gamble, of Van Wert. President Kling did not attend and Mr. Jessup presided over the meeting. It is the desire to have eight cities included and as there whs S3O left in the league treasury, it was decided that this should be used by Jessup to pay traveling expenses so that he could make a trip to various other cities and make recommendations as to which are the best to fill up the number desired. Indications at this time are that the other four will be Hamilton, Muncie, Lima and Marion Piqua will also be considered. There has been a sentiment, shared by Manager Jessup, that the smaller cities in the league the past season should be dropped in favor of more promising ones but Van Wert and Bluffton have made such good showings that they will stick. At both places there are ample assurances of support and a promise that interest in the national game will be more pronounced than it ever was before so that the patronage and receipts will increase. ' Witt stated that he has secured a lease on Riverside park at Anderson, two squares from the court house, and that while he would not attempt Sunday games, owing to the nearness of the park to the center of the city, he is convinced that the week-day games would be very paying for the same reason. At Marion the traction companies have a lease on a park four squares from the court house, and they want a franchise. They promise both Sunday and week day games. Marion is likely to be included. It is apparent that Hamilton, Muncie, Lima and Marion are the four cities preferred to complete the membership, but what the result of Jessup’s trip will be cannot be foretold. He will report at a meeting to be held later. He has already started on his tour of inspection.—Richmond Paladium. a, — ILL SEVERAL MONTHS The Deceased Was Known by Many Decatur People. A. B. Brown, of Monroeville, broth-er-in-law of A. R. Bell of this city, who died at the Hope hospital at Fort Wayne last Sunday from kidney trouble, was buried at the Monroeville cemetery Tuesday. The deceased was ill for more than three months and at several times his life was despaired of. He recuperated several times after the victim of sinking spells, but last Friday his condition became se alarming that his relatives were notified to hasten to his bedside if they wished to see him alive. He only survived until Sunday and then died in respond to the ravages of the dread disease. The deceased was a member of Company C of the Eleventh infantry and served in war with Messrs S. B. Fordyce, Andrew Teeple, George and Isaac Debolt and George Louthan of this city. He was well and favorably known in this community and besides his comrades, he has numerous friends here who join the bereaved ones in this hour of sadness. A wife, son and a multitude of- friends and relatives survive to mourn his departure. He was sixty-two years of age. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Bell and Mrs. Ella Bell left for Monroeville this morning to attend the funeral which was held this afternoon. There was a slight flurry in the stock markets Monday as shown by the quotations on the local board of trade, stocks of all kinds going off a few points. The grain markets held fairly flpn there being but a slight do Cline in prices. Hogs went off 16 cents from the prices as quoted on Saturday. Money opened at 1* per cent and later was quotedaat B%e.

THANKSGIVING DAY And the Day Be Used for Holy and Charitable Purpose for Which Intended. In accordance with the time honored custom of the president and the legalized act of the governor of Indiana, as well as a practice of each executive officers of the various municipalities of Indiana, I, D. D. Coffee, mayor of Decatur, do most earnestly recommend that Thursday, the 28th day of November, be set apart for Thanksgiving. That all business be suspended and the day used for the holy and charitable purpose for which it was Intended. Believing that every person in this land of peace and prosperity with abundance of everything to supply the urgent needs of all, should have something to be thankful for, and as ingratitude is the greatest insult to charity and frequently hardens the hearts of those that give for worldly notives only, so the principal of selfishness and ingratitude should be far removed from those that wish to give thanks to the giver of all good for the manifold blessings He has bestowed. And as it was He that commanded us to love our neighbor as ourself, and promised that even a glass of water given in His name should have its reward, so we should perform acts of love and deeds of charity on that day, especially so that gratitude would manifest i self in us all, and prompt others to be thankful as well as ourselves. Charity does not alone consist in almsgiving, but in words of cheer and acts of sympathy during hours of affliction, assisting others to arise from discouragement to a moral standing in society, to enjoy life and liberty in the pursuit of happiness. Believing that all men are bom equal and that opportunities make criminals as well as business men. Be not over solicitious, but be reconciled to the God of justice, that all other things may be added unto us. Given under my hand and Seal this 25th day of November, 1907. D. D. COFFEE, Mayor. — ■ —- o THE FORT WAYNE CROWD. Delegation Who Attended the Banquet Here. Many Fort Wayne members of the legal profession were in attendance at a banquet given by members of the Adams county bar at Decatur Saturday evening in honor of Judge R. K. Erwin, who is retiring from the bench of the circuit court there, and Judge James T. Merryman, his successor. Judge D. D. Heller, presided, and among those who responded to toasts were Judge Edward O’Rourke and Hon. Henry Colerick, of this city. The Fort Wayne party made the trip in a special car on the lnterurban line and it included Judge Edward O’Rourke, Judge O. N. Heaton, the Hon. Henry Colerick, Judge W. J. Vesey, Judge John H. Aiken, S. R. Alden, John Morris, W. H. Shambaugh, H. G. Hogan, D. Burns Douglass. Harry Ryan, H. F. Hilgeman, City Attorney Guy Colerick, H. C. Underwood, Lee J. Ninde, H. G. Keegan, W. C. Geake, Frank R. Dulin, F. H. Kleekamp, H. L. Townsend, Carl Yaple, F. A. Emrick, H. L. Somers, F. E. Zollars, J. E. K. France, B. F. Heaton, George W. Louttit, Wilmer Leonard, W. L. Ballou, and R. F. Vesey.—Fort Wayne Sentinel. o ADAIR LEAVES FOR WASHINGTON To Attend Congress Which Convenes Monday. Portland, Ind., Nov. 26. —(Special) —Hon. John A. M. Adair, congressman representing the Eighth congressional district, left today for Washington, where he will arrange to reside during the winter term which convenes next Monday morning. He expects uj be kept very busy during the session. o Figures just compiled by the State Bureau of Statistics show that fewer miles of free gravel road were constructed throughout the state during the year 1906 than there were in 1905. Inasmuch as all of the road work has not been completed for the year 1907 reports have not yet been received relative to road construction and improvement this year. There are indications, however, that there will he an increase in the number of miles of free gravel read this year.

A BIG SLUMP Shippers Bought at Prices of a Month Ago are All Losing Money. Much discussion now prevails among the farmers in this community as to whether the price of horses is increasing or decreasing and why it it that they are not being visited by horsemen this year the same as last when it seemed as though every horse buyer in the state was in Adams county making purchases. According to the theory of the local horsemen the question is easily answered, the fact being that horses are not in demand and are declining in price fast. Dan W. Beery, who probably purchases more horses than any other individual in the county, took it upon himself to write to M. Newgass and Son, one of the largest horse commission firms in Chicago concerning this question and received the following reply which speaks for itself: “We are sorry to report an unchanged condition in the horse marktein the past month. Things are very dpjl and we do not look for any improvement until after the first of the year. Horses lhat have been bought at the past high prices are bound to lose money. We expect and know that horses in the country must get considerably cheaper. We have been selling in the neighborhood of one hundred horses a week, horses that have been bought at high prices, and these horses have been losing money. However, we consider it a good idea for shippers who have these horses on hand and on feed to sell them and make room in their stables for horses that can be bought at much cheaper figures, and a chance to make money on them. Bear in mind we do not look for any improvement in the horse market until spring trade opens up. We will keep you posted as near as possible on the general condition of our market and if you have anything to market, ship at any time and we will get you the highest market price for them but know we cannot make any money on them if you have your .horses bought on the market of a month or so ago. Signed Newgass and Son.” This letter certainly tells the whole secret in a nutshell, and from all appearances there will not be much activity in the horse market for months to come. Mr. Beery desired that we publish this letter in full so that his many farmer friends might know the true condition of affairs as others see it. o HEARING SATURDAY Family Troubles Are Again Given Airing—Mr. and Mrs. Rice Defendants. Mary E. Rice, who claims her husband made it impossible for her to live with him, and from whom she tried to secure a divorce a month ago, but was refused the decree by Judge Erwin, now wants the possession of her six-year-old daughter, Cleo W., now held by the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Rice, and has filed a habeas corpus suit to secure same. The family has had more or less trouble for several years, and has had a number of innings in the circuit and police court. They were granted a divorce’ last spring, but were re-mar-ried afterward. At that time a contract was made giving the possession of the child to James Rice and wife, the mother to have her twice each week if she so desired. Now she claims that they refuse to allow her to see her little girl and she brings proceedings to obtain possession. The writ was made returnable next Saturday morning at 9 o’clock. L. C. DeVoss appears as attorney for the plaintiff. , r ■ It is expected that on Jan. 1 a further consolidation of the Alton and of the Clover Leaf roads will take place, T. P. Shonts succeeding S. M. Felton as president of the former company. It is not expected that the former head of the Panama Canal Commission will assume active charge of the Alton, but that he will perform the dnUes of that position as he now attends to those oonectedl*ith the presidency of the Clover Leaf. —Frankfort Crescent.

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FOR THE PRIMARY Friday of Next Week Will See the Finish of the Race. As established and agreed upon by the Adams county Democratic central committee, the Democratic primary election to be held Friday, December 6, 1907, the following named places, have been selected as voting precincts Union township, two precincts, one at Broadbeck school house and the other in Arthur Blakey residence north of Kohn school house; Root, two, East Root at Aber school house. West Root in Monmouth; Preble, two, North Preble at Freidheim, South Preble at school house north of town of Preble; Kirkland two, North Kirkland at school house in Peterson and South Kirkland at Honduras; Washington township, one precinct, at dwelling house east side of railroad; St. Marys, two, North St. Marys in the town of Bobo, South St. Marys at Pleasant Mills; Blue Creek, two. North Blue Creek at Steele, South Blue Creek in the Prairie school house; Monroe township, three, North Monroe in town of Monroe, Berne “A” east of Grand Rapids railroad to corporation line east of Jefferson street thence south to township line vote at Cottage Hotel, Berne “B” west of Grand Rapids railroad to corporation line and west to Jefferson street to township line, vote at town hall; French school house; Hartford, two, North school house; Hartfrod, two, North Hartford, Linn Grove, South Hartford, Brushwood school house; Wabash, three, North Wabash at school house in Dist. No. 2, Geneva “A” town calaboose, Geneva “B” in Hutton building; Jefferson, two, West at Buckmaster school house, East at Booher school house; City of Decatur, three in First Ward in Linn and Patton’s shop. Second Ward North room of court house basement, Third Ward, Holthouse Livery barn. Such election shall be held in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Adams county Democratic central committee. ELECTION NOTICE. All democrats of Adams county, Indiana are hereby notified that on Friday the 6th day of December, 1907, there will be a primary election held under the Australian Election laws of said state for the purpose of nominating Democratic candidates to be voted for at the November election of 1908. That candidates will be nominated for the following named offices: One State Representative. One Prosecuting Attorney. % One County Auditor. One County Treasurer. One County Sheriff. One County Surveyor. Onp County Coroner. One Commissioner, Second Dist. One Commissioner, First Dist. Also one county central committeeman for each voting precinct in the county. Such committee to serve until the next Democratic Primary Election. JOHN C. MORAN, Chairman. o A NEW DISH FOR CHRISTMASEgg Plant a la Bourbon, Favor Dish of Last King of Naples. If you wish to serve a surprise dish at your Christmas feast, you can scarcely do better than to serve eggplant a la Bourbon, the recipe being a modern improvement upon a dish that was once the favorite viand of Francesco de Bourbon, last king of Naples. Pour a cupful of cream into an earthen baking-dish. Upon this put several slices of egg-plant, which must have been cut very thin. Add half a can of tomatoes and sprinkle the top with bits of American cheese about the size of an almond, and salt and pepper. When this has been done, cover with a rather thick layer of macaroni, broken into pieces about two inches in length; follow with more cheese, pepper and salt, and. finally, over the whole pour about a pint of good, rich stock. Bake in a steady, 'slow oven for about an hour and tweney minutes. o All the barber shops in the city will bg closed all day Thursday so as to permit the barbers to partake of turkey and other good things Those in the habit of getting shaved on that day should govern themselves accordingly. . s.

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