Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 15, Decatur, Adams County, 19 December 1907 — Page 1

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|| TO BUILD AT ONCE || Boosters Land Big Factory I and Prove Ability to I Overcome Obstacles. ■ Decatur does things. ■ The world is beginning to learn this ■ fact and it will find other proof as ■ the near future rolls around. It reB quires more than a stringency In the B Wall street money market to stop the ■ boosters of Decatur—the livest city B in Indiana. That “10,000 population in B 1910” is becoming possible to even B those who always look through a glass B darkly. During the past few months, B the industries of this city have inB creased in away that adds great credB it to the Decatur commercial club and B to the boosters and patriotic citizens. B The list of new concerns includes the B Decatur Furnace company, Decatur B Packing company, Decatur Produce B company. Coppock Motor Car company, B all of which are established and prosB pering. And now comes another new B one, the Ward Fence company, from B Marion, Indiana. ■ Impressed with the future of DecaB tur, this concern a few weeks ago B made a proposition to the commercial B club to move the plant to this city. B The “booster boys" got busy and in a B few days the deal was practically fasB tened. Today the company opened its B offices in the second floor of the AlB lison block, over the Teeple. Brandy- ■ berry & Peterson clothing store.where B they occupy five rooms as temporary [ B quarters. K They will immediately advertise for B bids for the construction of three ■ large buildings to be located just I B south of the automobile factory in the . fl northwest part of town. These buildfl tags will be respectively 80x300, 32x fl 70 and 20x40 feet in size, the first be- ■ tag the main factory, the next the 5 fl office and the next the paint room. >. ■ They will be built of brick, modern in ■ every way and must be ready lor ocfl cupancy by May Ist. ■ I All the office business will be confl ducted from this city, but the sach fl tory will continue in operation at Marfl ion until the buildings are completed fl here. Mr. Ward will remain at Marion ,e fl to manage the factory while Mr. Brackh flett will have charge of the office and II B advertising from this end of the line. ■I The Ward Fence company Is one 10 ■of the moslt promising Institutions flin Indiana. It was organized several ie ■years ago w 'tb a capital stock of ■sloo,ooo. They are manufacturers of E ■ornamental wire and iron fence and ■gates and when they start their plant ’ fltere will add barb wire to their list. :e Briley will also, within a short time, ■possibly two years, add an immense *' ■wire factory, which will add 150 men ■io their pay roll. They will the first ■ ear here employ an average of 100 ■nen and as their business grows will thereto. It is believed by those " know something about this great in Bndustry, this concern will be emal*' 400 or 500 men, perhaps more. ■frithin a few years. H The officers of the company are flparry Ward, president; M. E. Bracksecretary and treasurer. After the nß ' has removed here Mr. E. L. Carone of our best known citizens, ** take an active part in the man‘vs of same. nel ■ The company does a direct to the business, using from twelve U; twenty people in their office alone. received and sent during the one year more mail than any other firms in Marion. The business is efß ■®' rjW ‘ng very rapidly having more than itself last year. During that the ne they go j ( j gOo( j s j a every state °*' Bd territory of the United States, er - v province of Canada, Nova Scotia, Foundland. Jamaica, Cuba. Porto Hawaii and have received infrom nearly every country on globe. This fact makes it a valacquisition as it will advertise from one end of the world the other. Ht* l6 company will bring about fifnor twenty families with them Marion and will employ the rest ■B their force here. While some of work is done by experts, the greatPortion is by common laborers, these workmen jobs the year I. ,lnd they are worthy and ' ndus_ • r Already the new company added several to the population ati ■Decatur, as Mr. and Mrs. Bracket 01 teel e. a bookkeeper and his wife, ■r° Dessie Kinsey and Mr. John frttt Q t rom Marion, have already up their abode here. 6 ia. I1 r BeCUrlng thlß ®P lendld Industry. I"W °®®ercial club have gone the

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limit with the factory fund and it becomes absolutely necessary that those who purchased lots at the sale last spring meet their payments promptly. If you are in arrears, pay up. Help the bosters who are doing so much for you and the city. There still remains unsold fifteen or twenty lots and the committee will meet soon to devise means to dispose of same and every live citizen should help them do so. It means so much to our future. The ball has only started. Let’s push it along. Other good things are in sight. Watch Decatur grow. Here’s to the Ward Fence company —may they prosper and soon become the world’s greatest business house in their line. ——o— MANY IMMIGRANTS Congressman Adair Introduced Two Bills Yesterday. 4 Washington, December 17. —An attempt is being made by Democrats, who are willing to see the Democratic nomination for the presidency go to W. J. Bryan without a contest, to revive a movement to bring out several favorite son candidates. Some five or six months ago this favorite son movement received a good deal of attention, but it was temporarily dropped because the men connected with it could not get permission to use the names of certain men in conection with the nomination. Recently, according to information that reaches the capital, ,the situation has undergone some changes. For instance, it is asserted, John A. Johnson, governor of Minnesota, is at last half persuaded that it might be well for him to permit his friends to take his name before the convention. During his visit here ten days ago he said to prominent Democrats in congress that about the first of the year he might be ready to give an answer to those Democrats wno have been anxious to start a movement for him. Persons who talked with him while he was here are convinced that he will not object to the use of his name.

Washington, December 17. —The fiscal year 1907, which ended June 30, last, was a record breaker in the number of immigrants who came to America. The total number admitted during that period was 1,285,349, and 13,064 were rejected. The total amount of money brought into America by the immigrants was $25,599,893 —an averse of almost S2O per capita. The outward passenger movement also exceeded that of previous years. During 1906 the total was 560,882—224,892 cabin and 344,989 other than cabin.

Washington, December Yi. — Representative Adair introduced a bill to regulate interstate passenger fares. It provides that no railroad company shall charge a greater fare from a point in one state to a point in another state than the combined fare as permitted by law in each state. He also introduced a bill to repeal the tariff on wood pulp and everything that enters ihto the manufacture of print papers. CHASED BOY TO HIS DEATH. Truant Officer at Delphos Beheld Shocking Accident. The life of a boy was snuffed out at Delphos, yesterday, in an accident which stands without a parallel in several of its phases. William Harris, a lad of fourteen years, the son of a laboring man, was being pursued by a truant officer for failure to attend the public school in accordance with law. Young Harris, in his anxiety to escape from the officer, risked the dangers of becoming a trespasser on the Pennsylvania railroad tracks, and ran with all his speed toward the west, over the tracks on the Van Wert county side of the town. Dashing madly on he failed to observe the approach of a second section of mail and express train No. 18 and ran blindly into the rapidly moving locomotive. The lad was instantly killed. Dr. R. R. Richison is at Delphos, conducting an official inquiry over the death of the lad. Dear Santa Claus—l have been a good boy. B/ease bring me a pony so I can ride to school and I want a pair of skates and a wagon, some candy and nuts. J am a litffe boy eight years old. T>on‘t forget me my name is Luie Drake. Good by dear Santa Claus.

Dcatur, Indiana. Thursday, December 18 1907.

TO EXCEL ALL OTHERS This Year’s Exhibition Begins January 7th—Will be a Hummer. The committee in charge of the advertising matter for the Adams County Poultry and Pet Stock show to be held in this city on January 7,8, 9 and 10 are pushing and rushing their part of the work to completion and by the first of next week our business houses will be decorated with 'lithographs and announcement cards concerning this big show. The management is making a great effort to make this the banner year for the association and from all present indications they will no doubt succeed. They have not as yet decided upon a room or hall in which the same will be held, although they have several under advisement and they will reach a decision in this line in the /near future. The secretary, Charles E. Magley, daily receives inquiries as to the show and entrance fees and already has secured a number of exhibits that will be on hand for the opening day of the show. Every farmer who takes a fancy to raising poultry should pick the best from their flock and have them in readiness for this show and in this manner they would lend much encouragement to the members of the association. The prizes for the winners in each event have all been selected and we might add right here .that they are beauties. The management is sparing no expense to make this coming show’ the ’best ever and they should be encouraged by every business man in Decatur-, as it speaks highly for our city.

DRAGGED TEN FEET Received Dislocated Hip and Severe Bruises—Lucky Escape from Death. The Fort Wayn e & Springfield interurban car which left here Monday morning at 10:30 o’clock in chage of motorman B. C. Schroerlucke, narrowly averted killing Mr. Klopfenstein, thq proprietor of the pool room near the Hayes hotel in Fort Wayne. The car entered the city on time and was moving along Calhoun street about three miles per hour when Mr. Klopfenstein started to cross the track about ten or twelve feet ahead of it. He would have easily gotten out of the way of the car had he not slipped and fallen, flat on his back in the middle of the track. The motorman made a desperate effort to stop his car but it was impossible and the man was dragged for several feet under the pilot. It was fortunate, however, that he was lying on the track with his feet toward the car for he would have been killed instantly had his head been struck by the pilot. As it was, Klopfenstein only saved his life by clinging to the pilot of the car while his body was dragged beneath. After the car stopped the injured man was taken from his position and conveyed to Hope hospital, where an examination disclosed the fact that his hip was dislocated and several bruises were found on his body. The injuries are not serious and he will recover. No blame whatever is attached to the motorman as he did his very best to stop the car. —o The many friends here of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Lehman now living in the State of WlashinjJton will be pleased to learn that Mrs. Lehman has been free from asthma and hay fever and also pains caused by gall stones since they are in Washington, living on a mountain ranch, hedged in by two mountain chains. Mr. Lehman writes that it is almost a miracle and almost too good to last, but the friends here all hope for the best. — Berne Witness. A young couple from Ohio forgot to leave the Commercial Traveler at Decatur, where they were going to visit last evening and wree carried on through to this city. They spent the night at the Bliss and returned to their original destination this morning.—Blufton Banner. The forty hours’ devotion services closed last evening the last service being attended by an immense crowd. Father Wilken conducted the services and carried them out in his usual impressive manner.

THE SOCIETY NEWS A Rabbit Supper this Evening—Various Lodge Meetings this Week. By Perle Burdg. The following officers of the Relief Corps were nominated and elected and the first week in January they ■will be installed: President, Mrs. Sarah Wertzberger; senior vice, Mrs. Williams; junior vice, Mrs. Jennie Rainier; secretary, Mrs. Maggie Louthan; treasurer, Mrs. Ed Lyons; conductor, Mrs. Agnes Andrews; guard, Mrs. Mryle Mallonie. Mrs. W. H. Nachtrieb will entertain the Euterpean society at her home on Thursday evening. The evening will be devoted to art, and Mrs. John Peterson has charge of the program. C. B. L. of I. will meet Thursday instead of Tuesday of this week. One of the leading class parties of this school year was held Monday night by the members of the senior class of the Decatur high school, at t]je home of Miss Florence Kunkle, at Monmouth, Ind. The class left Decatur at 7:30 o’clock on the interurban, arriving at the Kunkle homestead, full of life and ready to enjoy the evening to the fullest extent. During the evening the hostess had cleverly planned for a barnyard contest which proved to be very -exciting. Fortune telling, magic art, intellectual conversation and music were the other amusements. Toward the close of the evening, dainty refreshments were served and the merry party returned on the 10:30 car. Those who belnog to the class and who spent such a delightful evening were: Misses Pansy Bell, Frances Bryson, Lucile Gillig, Fancheon Magley, Etta Grandyberry, Margaret Walters, Helen Evans, Fanny McConnell, Clara Boknecht. Messrs. Willie Hammell, Harry Welty, William Conrad. The Y, M. H. B. club will be entertained at pedro Friday evening at the home of Miss Clara Boknecht, on north Third street.

IS SOON CONTROLLED Mr. Coffee and Daughter Received Slight Burns in Putting Out the Fire. The home of Mayor D. D. Coffee, who resides on Mercer avenue was ’visited by a small fire Tuesday that resulted in a damage of twentyfive dollars. The blaze originated from a defective flue and it was only owing to the presence of mind of the chief executive that the loss was not more. As good luck would have it when the fire broke out Mayor Coffee happened to be at home, doing his regular morning's work and with the aid of a little water soon had the fire under control. The blaze burned away some of the studding and lath and had a fairly god start when first noticed by Mrs. Coffee, who was getting ready to do her regular week’s baking. As a result of fighting the fire Mayor Coffee had his hands severely burned a® did his daughter, who assisted him and although the same are quite sore, there is nothing serious, and will cause them practically no inconvenience. William Ramey left at noon for Pleasant Mills, where he will put the fiishing touches to the new house which is being built by Mr. Joe Moser. Miss Belle Smith, of Toledo, Ohio, arrived in the city last evening to spend her vacation with Mrs. Kate Burdg on Mercer avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ross, of north Second stret are the proud parents r.f a seven pound baby boy which made its appearance last night. Mother and babe are doing well and Charles has a smile on his face that will never come off. The public schools at the expiration of this week will close down for a two weeks' vacation and the scholars will thus be permitted to enjoy the same to the limit. On Friday afternoon exercises will be held in every room and these the public is cordially invited to attend. The first four months of school have passed swiftly by and much good work has been done in that time.

ON LAST EVENING H. E. Willison, District Secretary Delivered an Interesting Address. The most enjoyable affair of Monday evening was the C. E. rally given by the members of the Christen Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church at the church parlors. The main reason in giving the rally was to arouse the boys and girls, especially the boys to take some interest in the Christian work which is being done in our locality. Very prettily arranged were the parlors, which made them extremely cozy and inviting to each one to spend the evening within. Promptly at seven o’clock the young people began to arrive and hold a song service for one half hour. After which Mr. Perkins lead in prayer, and then the program of the evening commenced. First number was the address, delivered by Mr. H. E. Willison, the district secretary of the C. E. union from Fort Wayne. He began by giving a brief sketch of the life of Mr. Clark, from the year 1881 until he ceased to be a public laborer of God. Mr. Clark was the originator of the Christian Endeavor society. He, also, brought out in his talk that the Christian Endeavor was the training school of the church, for the society. It is to form wise religious habits, habits of prayer, of Bible reading, of speech for Christ,

of church going, of giving, of action in many Christian ways. Many more good points were brought out, yet so numerous that it would be impossible to give the remaining ones. Following this, an instrumental solo, entitled, “Voices of Spring,” was rendered by Miss Irene Schirmeyer, the selection was enjoyed by each one. “The Responsibility of a Christian Endeavor Worker,” was the subject of the talk given by Mrs, C. Vogt. It was short but to the point and several "thoughts were brought out, of which she said, so many of he older members do not take the responsibility of lead- | ing the younger ones, by taking part lin the meeting. Some speak slightingly of “taking part in the meeting,” but speech is our highest human power and our Lord certainly wants us to use it to praise God and influence others toward the better life. That is what is meant by “taking part in ‘meeting.” The best road to happiness is helpfulness, making others happy. At the close of the third number, the young people were tavored by a vocal duet, by Miss Mary Erwin and Master Dick Burdg. “Two Little Sailor Boys” was the title of the duet, and many compliments were tendered them for it was one of the Best numbers of the ■ evening’s program. Then, an instruI mental solo was rendered by Miss

Edna Hoffman. It was not lengthy, yet pleasing to her listeners. Immediately following came four impromptu talks by Mrs. James Fristoe, Mr. Ed Lyons, Mr. Perkins. Mrs. Fristoe was the eldest member of society, so she gave an interesting sketch of the society, while Mr. Lyons spoke especially to the boys, of their cleanness of speech and of their appearance. The last, Mr. Perkins, told what the members duties were and what they owed to the society. This closed the program and a social hour followed. In one parlor, lemonade and wafers were served by six young girls and at a late hour “Nearer My God to Thee” was sung and they departed for their homes. Overe seventy-five boys and girls were present and several of the older members. The most useful Christians are those that feel a responsibility for the Christianity of other people, so. mothers and fathers, come to the Christian Endeavor meeting on Sunday evenings at six o’clock and help the young people to start on the right path toward a better and higher life. —o On Saturday evening of this week at six o’clock the glove factory that employs something in the neighborhood of a hundred girls, will close for two weeks, during the holidays, thus I permitting the girls to visit among I their friends. Mr. Waring, the manI ager, appreciates the manner in J which the girls have worked during the past year and as a reward he now presents them with this vacation. Sleigh riding seems to be the hobby of Decatur people at present and one and all who have horses and sleighs are taking advantage of the snow and good condition of the roads. All that is now required’ to make Xmas a suc- ' cess is that the snow remains.

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WAS A LEGAL BATTLE Kalver & Hurst Nuisance Case Will Begin Tomorrow Morning. The case of Frank R. Hill vs. Chasu S. Liby et al, suit on note, demand S2OO, cause dismissed and costs paid. F. S. Armentrout was appointed executor of the state of William H. W’oodruff and filed bond for $4,000 signed by A. J. Miller and Jacob Butcher. The case of the State ex rel Edward Green vs. David I. Coffee, impeachment, has been sent to Jay county on change of venue. The case of Julius Haugk vs. Joseph W. Smith et al, suit on account, demand $125, dismissed and costs paid. Judge Merryman heard a divorce case Tuesday. Cynton Rynearson, of Geneva, being the plaintiff. His evidence showed that he was married June 15th last. Five days later his wife admitted an intimacy with other men, and left him. He proved that she went fishing with one, Ed Andrews. The court granted the divorce.

The will of William H. Woodruff was probated. He provides for the payment of his debts, for a monument at his grave, gives his daughter Ethel SIO.OO, the Union Biblical seminary of Dayton, Ohio, S3OO, to his wife all his real estate and the remainder of his personal property. He names F. S. Armantrout as executor. The will was written December 3, 1907, and witnessed by Asa M. Graham and George M. Myers. ON JANUARY TENTH Did Wonderful Business Last Year and Expect to Excel the Record. On January tenth of next month the Decatur Horse Sale company expect to open up their mammoth stables on First street for their first sale of the season. For some time past owing to the condition of the markets the sale - stables have not been operating but as the market is clearing up and the prices are again getting in fi’st claiss shape, the managers of this concern have concluded to put on a sale. Two hundred horses will be on hand for the opening sale, which will include driving and draft horses, which at this time are the most in demand, and if the sale pans out a success and is well attended the management will continue to hold them every two weeks. The services of Col. Harry Stoner, of Dayton, 0.. one of the finest auctioneers in the country, has been secured for the opening date and this fact alone Insures success. The local managers are confident that the time is ripe for a hummer of a sale and the farmers and those interested should help make the same a success. THE VOTE WAS LARGE Much Interest Manifested — Wets Also Win in Alliance, Ohio. Van Wert, 0., Dec. 17.—(Special— Van Wert voted on local option Monday., the wets winning by the very close margin of 29 votes and the saloons will continue for two years longer. The total vote cast was 1,791, the largest excepting one election in the history of the city. The vote result, wet, 898, dry, 869, while 24 votes were spoiled and thrown out. The first ward gave 84 majority for the wets, second 45 for the wets and fourth 30 for the wets, while the drys carried the third ward by 138. Perry Allen, a barber was arrested for paying a negro a dollar to vote “wet” and was bound over under S3OO bond. The campaign was one of the hottest ever waged in Van Wert and both sides put up a contest. Alliance, Ohio, a city of 12,000, also voted on the liquor question Monday, the wets winning by a majority of 211. It Is believed that in two years from now both these Ohio cities will go dry.

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