Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 39, Decatur, Adams County, 28 November 1907 — Page 3

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»FICERS elected ■s. Murray President— Chosen for NaI tional Convention. ■Bluffton, Ind., Not. 21. —At this BVmlng's session of the Woman's wßne Missionary society of the {■ officers elected at this morning's to serve for the following term Be installed. Most of the officers re-elected. The list is: I Mrs. J. C. Murray, of vice president, Mrs. L. H. of Richmond; corresponding Mrs. A. B. Cline, of BluffH, who received every vote on the ballot; recording secreMrs. Olla Davis, of Middletown; M treasurer, Mrs. J. W. Vail, of DeI Bin' delegates to the national conBiition at Philadelphia in 1908 are H Anna Dilling, of Richmond, and Bs Grace Gilbert, of Marion, deleand Mrs. L. F. Naftzger and Meeker, of Muncie, alternates. B. A. B. Cline of this city, by vir|t» of her office as corresponding secIBary, is also a delegate to the naconvention. sessions, which convened Wedwill be adjourned Friday at IBon. There will also be one address forenoon by Mrs. L. H. Bun- ■>, of Richmond, on the subject of work. interesting topics on the proBm tonight were a reading by Mrs. H A Noble, of Elwood, and an adby Mrs. J. T. Evert, of Chicago, <§ the subject, ‘‘AJfter Tw|enty-flve Bars, What?” Pretty Useful Shoe*. B { wonl(* be difficult to realize what Be FrleAcnder would do without his Bompen, or wooden shoes, for they B?e a hundred oaea. With them he Bfls out his boat, corrects his chilBNn and scoops up a drink of water Bherrver he may be. He places in Btm his wormt for Ashing, uses them B missiles In a free fight, digs with B*na, measures dry goods with them, Bd a hundred other things. The B#mp*n are cheap; they cost about Bf*en pence a pair, man’s size, and j Btchmen’e feet are not CinderellaB« by any means.- -Wide World MagBPe. t

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A DIVORCE CASE After Twenty Years of Married Life Mrs. Eckrote Asks for a Decree. i In the case of Ada Major and Amanda Schroll vs. Alma Oliver et al, partition suit, a final report was filed by the commissioner, examined and allowed and the commissioner discharged. M. F. Aspy, administrator of the McClellen Tague estate, filed a new bond, the same being increased from $2,000 to $6,000 and same was approved. Twenty years ago last July Emma Eckrote and Harry Eckrote of Hartford township were married. Friday Jacob Butcher, the well knoiyn Geneva attorney, filed a divorce for the plaintiff. During the period, tne nine children were born to the couple, the youngest being now one year old. Until about four years ago, the couple seem no have lived happily, then the husband acquired the drink habit, wasted his earnings, abused his family and failed to provide for them. He is also accused of committing adultery on July 20th last. Mrs. Eckrote says that her husband frequently cursed, choked and beat her, threatened to kill her and recently forbid her to live with him and she consequently sought refuge In the divorce court. She asks for the custody of seven of the children, for a monthly sum for their maintenance and for temporary alimony. Eckrote is a carpenter and engineer and when sober is considered a splendid workman. o A meeting was held Friday evening at the Merchants hotel, to talk over matters relating to a base ball team for next year, and to discuss the question of membership in the In-diana-Ohlo league. The meeting, owing to the small notice given, was not as well attended as should have been, but those present, were enthusiastic. It was decided that Portland should retain her place in the league, and manager Hunt was instructed to attend the Richmond meeting on Sunday, and was authorized to take whatever action was necessary to retain the berth.—Portland Review.

FOUR YEARS ENOUGH W. J. Bryan in Washingtor —Also the Vice President. Washington, November 22.—The president has no thought at this tlm< of issuing an order which will bar federal officeholders from going to the republican national convention as delegates. According to his closest friends he i» unwilling to enlarge th< scope of his order of last Monday that no federal officeholder shall go to th< convention instructed to vote for him for a third term. In the opinion ot many public men here the chief exec utive has not strengthened his politi cal position by the limited order hr has issued. They are saying that if he is sincerely in earnest in wishing the convention of his party to be free from the influence of federal office holders, he should be willing to say that his officeholders shall not go to the convention at all. There is much gossip here to the effect that the president is slowly revealing the political program he has mapped out. Washington, November 22. —“Four years are enough for a good president and too much for a bad one,” declared William J. Bryan, on his arrival in Washington today, when his attention was called to the statement made byJustice Brewer, in New York. “I do not care to discuss Justice Brewer’s statements,” continued Mr. Bryan, “further than to say that I agree with him that the president should be ineligible to re-election, but I do not i think it necessary to extend the length , of the term. I endeavored when In * congress to secure an amendment to the constitution, making the president ineligible to re-election, and still believe that the one-term idea is better. No man with the power vested in the presidential office should he under temptation to nse It to his own advantage. Human nature is too frail to be safely subjected to such temptation.” o ! CREATED A NEW BUSINESSI Van Buren Man Discounted Oil Checks. t i A man residing at Van Buren worked a smooth scheme last week by which he netted a neat profit in Blufft ton on a number of big checks before his mode of operations was discov- . ered and a halt called. The gentleman in question took advantage of the money stringency in the oil field and bought checks calling for $75 to SBO at a discount of about $5, the oil men being anxious to get the cash and being unable to secure more than a limited amount at some of the banks which restricted their payments. The man who was buying the checks was aware, however, that the Bluffton banks were paying all checks and calls in full and so he bought the oil field checks at a handsome discount and then took them to Bluffton to have them cashed. He usually took them to some store and bought some trivial article and received the cash. He could make a good day’s wages in addition to paying his carfare. When his methods of operations in discount ing the oil workers checks was discovered a stop was put to his operations. He made several neat sums on the discount before a halt was called.

HE TAKES POSSESSION Now Owns Two Up to Date Plants, the Other is Located in Arkansas. By the terms of a business deal consummated last evening, Mr. H. L. Conter became sole owner of the J. W. Place ice cream and soft drink business in this city, purchasing the interest held by Mrs. J. W. Place. The consideration was J 5.000 and Mr. Conter assumed immediate possession. The Place company is one of the oldest ice cream factories in the middle west, having been started by Mr. Place nearly thirty years ago. Mrs. Place retains the ownership of the building, Mr. Conter only purchasing the plant and business at this time. This gives him two big concerns, the one here and another equally as good at Jonesboro, Ark. He will make all preparations for a big season next year and he expects to do a 3ourishing business. Since embarking in the ice cream business, Mr. Conter has succeeded in a manner very satisfactory, due to his devotion ro his work, his hustle, and his modern business methods. His friends confidently expect bis continued success.

~ A Ftigltf ETxatnlnafTAA.' Colonel Alexander Gardner, In hla Volume entitled “Soldier and Traveler,” says that during a stay in Aaia he was once suspected of being a Russian spy. This was an accusation of great consequence, as Russians were very unpopular at the time, but the traveler was prostrate with fever and almost Indifferent as to what might befall him. Application was made to the khan Os Khiva, and in a great state of anxiety as to the traveler’s identity he deputed three learned men who had traveled over half the world to examine him. This was the abstruse and terrific examination with which they were satisfied: “What are you?" asked they. “An American,” was the answer. Still they were suspicious, and on# man, a very enlightened scholar, offered as a crowning test this deep and conclusive geographical question: “Could you go by land from America to England?” “No,” was the prompt reply, and the questioner, as much delighted at his own superior learning as at the traveler’s integrity, declared that he was convinced. This was an American Indeed. “Listeners Seldom Hear,” Eto. Two elderly maiden sisters had long lived together—one gentle and sweet the other acrid In temper and forbidfling in appearance. The former was taken suddenly ill, and the other, anxious to know whether the doctors thought her sister would live—as she was desirous of acquiring the money she knew her gentle sister had willed her—hid behind a screen in the morning room, where the doctors soon after came down to consult. “Well ” asked Dr. Harris, “what do you think of her?” “Think of her?” cried Dr. Brown. “Os all the antiquated, vlnaigretted old hags dver created I think she is the very worst! What is Providence thinking of to inflict pain on that gentle soul upstairs and leave untouched a gaunt, withered caricature of humanity such as this othd*? Jump Into my motor with me, and we’ll chat about our patient as we go.” And they “goed," leaving the eavesdropper to come from her hiding place as they retreated.—lllustrated Bits. Literary Stone. The struggling author boldly entered the editorial sanctum. "I have come with my latest story,” he announced. “That so?” ejaculated the busy editor. “Bet us hear how it runs.” “Well, this is from the first chapter: •jasper had been standing as motionless as a block of granite. Suddenly he dropped on his knees before th« beautiful girl with the alabaster brow and boldly proposed. It was then that she answered with a stony stare and handedhim the marble heart. Then' V— But the busy editor reached for the clipping shears. “Young man,” he thundered, "Jou have made a mistake. Take that story down to the nearest stoneyard. This is an editorial office.”—Chicago News. Proof of His Innocence. A southern- negro was brought into the courtroom, accused of stealing a neighbor’s chickens “Mister George Washington Shintopp, did you steal those chickens?” asked the judge pointedly. “No, sah, jedge. Ah is toe ’spectable fo’ dat.” “But it is stated on good authority that a bundle of feathers was found In your back yard the day before Christmas.” “Dat ’sinneration, jedge, des proves mah innocence, coz how could de tedders be found in mah back yard de day befo’ Chris’mus when mah wife didn’t pluck dose chickens until de day after Chris’mus?” —Circle.

A Queer Argument. It is often urged that eloquence and affectation are inalienable, but I maintain that the peculiar pronunciation of certain words—if that constitutes affectation—is a pardonable fault, of which many eminent orators are themselves guilty. In vast cathedrals and large halls where the acoustic properties are of an unusual order It Is dearly manifest that some pronunciations are preferable t» others, for some words by the very composition of their syllables are not so far reaching in their sound as others, so that If a ruse is adopted to gain the desired effect surely it is detrimental to no one.— London Academy. Putting In the Sting. Clara—l understand that Mr. Featherley paid me a very pretty compliment today? Ethel—Yes. What was it? Clara—He said that among the most beautiful young ladles at the party was Miss Clara Smith. Ethel (with a cough)—Yes, I noticed you among them.—London Mall. Attracting Attention. "When ordering champagne some people are not satisfied with the pop of the cork." “No?” “No; they think the waiter ought to also fire a pistol.”—Washington Herald. Nothing Doing. The musician was visibly annoyed. "But, hang it all,” he said, "I told your reporter three or four times over that the violin I used was a genuine StradiTarius, and here in his report this morning there’s not a word—not a word!” With a scornful laugh the editor replied; “That la as It should be, sir. When Mr. StradiTarius. gets hiS fiddles advertised in this paper under $2 a line, you come aronnd and let me know."— Lot Angeles Times.

THE JOHNSONS WIN Disgraceful, One-Sided Affair Occurred at the Nickleplate. A disgraceful brawl occurred last Thursday at the Nickleplate saloon when Elmer Johnson and son Guy Shipped Joseph Karper and son unmercifully. Karper is an old man who lives at Steele’s park, no match for either of the Johnson’s and the scrap was so uneven it was almost revolting, in fact the Karper's neither one showed any inclination to put up a battle,taking their severe punishment as best they could, blood flowing freely from both their faces and their features being otherwise distorted from the rain of blows they received. At one time the fight ceased and Elmer left the saloon, but returning in a few moments in a braggadocia manner placed one hand behind him and walking up to the young man, struck him a terrific blow in the face, knocking him down. The trouble started over some argument on a trivial subject and the fight was a most disgraceful affair. WAS WELL KNOWN HERE. Ossian Man Dies from Cancerous Affection. Mrs. J. J. Foughty and son W. H., have gone to Ossian to attend the funeral of the former’s brother, W. H. Hoover, who died recently from cancerous affection. Mr. Hoover has been sick for more than three years and death came as a relief from his sufferings. The deceased was well known in this city and his friends here join in the hour of sorrow. He was 42 •years of age.

IN SPLENDID WAY Many Guests Enjoy a Feast and a Good Time —Presents for Couple. With their tenth wedding anniversary as the occasion, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gunsett residing a short distance south of the city were charming entertainers at a most enjoyable event Sunday. A houseful of people who responded to invitations to this affair were royally entertained during the day by social chat and an elegant dinner, which was served by Mrs. William Parent and Miss Celia Zeser. In token of their friendship the guests presented the host and hostess with thirty-three useful aricles of granite ware which are prized very highly by the recipients. Those present were Joseph Johnson and family, William Miller and family, L. Miller and family, L. Koeneman and wife, George Weinman, of Willshire; H. Gerke and family, C. Gillig and family, George Gunsett and family and W. Pillars and family and Misses Anna and Vena Parent, Celia Zeser, Gertrude Stultz, Louise Gerke and Messrs. Edward and Frank Parent and Adolph Lankenau, of Fort Wayne. In the evening about forty young people were invited In and progressive pedro was played, in which Misses Tina Schurger and Celia Zeser and Messrs. Frank Gililg and Joseph Colchln won prizes. DALLAS BUTLER HAS RESIGNED As Deputy Sheriff and Will Go Into Advertising Business. Dallas Butler resigned his position as deputy sheriff Monday, the same to take effect December Ist. He has served in this capacity for four years and has proven himself a faithful, brave and efficient public servant. He will establish an advertising distributing agency, having secured the rights for Allen, Wells, Jay and Adams counties, also Van Wert and Mercer counties, Ohio. He expects to be kept rather busy and no doubt will. Sheriff Meyer has not announced his new deputy as yet but likely will within a short time.

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