Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 16, Decatur, Adams County, 26 December 1907 — Page 1

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A SPLENDID TIME Big Delegation from Here Attended —Monroe Society Gave a Reception. The long expected evening is over at last, Decatur won. How merry it made the boys and girls feel as they were driven nome may be readily imagined. Promptly at 6 o’clock Monday evening two hacks filled with young people left Decatur for Monroe. Manysongs were sung and many jokes played while on their way there. After reaching their destination they joined in and sang “Nearer My God to Thee” which sounded beautiful on the night air. At the door of the M. E. church the members of the Holy Grail were led into the church by Rev. Wilcox and wife, where reserved seats awaited them. On the platform were seat, ed J. E. Nelson, Merlin of the Monroe lodge, and Rev. Wilcox, the Merlin of Decatur; Lester Keller, the Knights Commander of Monroe, and Clyde Baumgartner, Knight Commander of Decatur. J. E. Nelson was the presiding officer. Th e opening song was “America” sung by the entire audience, followed by a prayer by Rev. Wilcox. “Solemn Deep” was the title of the vocal solo rendered by O. V. Graham. This was splendid. Next came an in. strumental solo by Miss Anna Smith, who played “Love’s Devotion.” “Don’t Talk When You Have Nothing to Say” was what the Decatur quartette sang. It was composed of Messrs. Howard Wisehaupt, Tom McKean, Don Burke and Bruce Patterson, and Miss Grace McKean as pianist. At the close of the musical selections, J. E. Nelson stated the question and the debaters. The question was, “Resolved, the world owes more to the printing press than to the pulpit.” The judges were John Welty, Charles Hocker and Dr. Ray. The three points which they, as judges, decided to grade the debaters on were: 1. How many points. 2. General expression. 3. The delivery. The affirmative members were O. V. Graham, Otto Longeberger, B. F. Shirt. The negative of Monroe. Howard Wisehaupt, Harold Wilcox and Bennie Beavers, of Decatur. One speaker said: The real cause of the printing being invented was because the men commenced to have a great desire to print more copies of what they wanted to say. He also ni'ade the statement that we would have never known that Christ was born had it not been for the printing press as it would not be recorded. What the printing press does in one day, a thou, sand men could not do in the same time.”

A speaker on the negative side said The pulpit has and always will prepare the way for the press for had it not been for the pulpit, we would not have had the press. Without the pul. pit what would become of the press? We all would go back to barbarians. What we need is to know God. “Gossip" What has the devil ever brought to this world of humanity but that? What has caused this great change that has come across the country? Was it the pulpit or press Does the press raise a young child to a high and [table mannood and womanhood?” [These are lew of the numerous quesItlons which were asked by tbs young Inien to make each one present think [about in the future. Never bes jre was ja debate delievered by young men in [this vicinity that had so many good land deep thoughts on both sid ?s Each Statement proved that one studied P’ard on his part. At the close of the fcebate, the judgej le't the io>’m to fcake the decision, and a solo 'Clover Blossoms” was sung by F. F. Loben•tein. The next number was excellent Babich was a quartette by four young Ben from Monroe: O. H. Lobensteln. ■ • F. Lobensteln, Chester Johnson, O. p Graham. The quartette was enBored three times. The flrat solo was ■Oh. Daniels in the Lion’s Den.” Seep'd, “Goin’ to Die with a Sickle in ■ad.” Third', ‘‘Been Listenin' All th e ” Each solo was comical and pell sung. ■ ® on Burke favored the people with B Violin solo, entitled, "Canzona” a ■omaze. by Carl Bohm. He was ac■“mpanied by Miss McKean. They ■ ere encored and played "Arioso" EMing with an Instrumental solo, I od Evening Schottische,” by Miss W a bie Howker, and a song by ladies HMonroe, who were: Mrs. E. L. Jones, 0. L. Johnson, Misses Goldla glbert Florence and Fern Hendricks, Haggard, Mabie Hocker, Hattie •kure, Emma Wittmer, Wllda Ray.

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At this point the judges returned and gave their decision, which was in favor of the negative side, represented by Decatur. The program closed with the benediction. Everyt|hing went off very nicely, even the lights for a short time. Immediately following the young girls and boys of the Queen Esther band and the boys of the Holy Grail welcomed their Decatur visitors in the dining hall of the church and served a delicious oyster supper. It must be said that the Monroe young people do certainly know how to entertain strangers. At eleven-thirty the social meeting broke up and the Decatur visitors returned home. They were as follows: Misses Stella Chronister, Hulda Loser, Grace McKean, Ruth Parrish, Josephine Krick, Inez Snellen, Esther Sellemeyer, Cleo Henry, Perle Burdg. Messrs. Bennie Beavers, Frank Shelton, Clyde Baumgartner, Harold Wilcox, Don Burke, Tom Vail, Bruce Patterson, Hugh Perkins, Tom McKean, Charles Hocker, Clen Tague, Willie Conrad, Craig Neptune, Thomas Perkins, Marion Watkins, Clarence Stetson. Frank Mills, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Wilcox. We also have the pleasure of announcing that on next Monday evening this same debate and program will be redered in our city, at the Methodist church. The members of the Holy Grail with a large delegation will arrive, and the Decatur boys are expecting to show them a royal timeThe public will receive a personal invitation to attendMONEY GOING OUT Many People Know How to Cure Hard Times.

New York, Dec. 22. —The financial markets last week were largely concerned with the preparations for the coming annual settlements and operations in securities, were, for the most part, in abeyance or undersome oppression. Transactions in stocks were to a great extent in professional hands and the pressure on the market was not acute in spite of the fortifying process in progress by the banks. With the premiums on currency persisting in New York, and the outflow of cash to the interior still going on, in spite of the period of usual return flow of funds which go out to move the crops, the conviction was borne home to bankers that the return of normal banking conditions was not to be looked for before the turn of the year. Since the clearing house banks have made up a part of the deficit below the legal reserve held and still have a large volume of clearing house certificates outstanding, the imperative call to proceed with the work of recuperation was recognized. Another important contribution to the discussion of measures for correction was found in the exhaustive report of the special commission appointed by Governor Hughes to recoin, mend the reform of New York bank and trust company laws, especially in the reserve requirement upon trust companies engaged in banking business. Financial opinion sees with sat isfactlon away thus opened for correction of a situation that constituted the weakest point in the whole chain of the banking world, when the strain was put upon it. Its immediate effects on sentiment regarding the financial and commercial outlook, this comprehensive discussion and frank expression have served to deepen somewhat the appreciation of the extent of the disturbances and there has been a correspondingly growth of anxiety as to the amount of remedial work which must be done to restore conditions to their pervious level. ST. MARYS CHURCH. Tomorrow, Chirstmas, at St. Marys church, 5 o’clock a. m. Solemn High Mass. Songs of children at the most beautiful crip. 6 o’clock, 7 o’clock, 8 o’clock low masses. At 10 o'clock Solemn High Mass and sermon by Rev. Michael Eichinger. Solemn Vespers at 3 o’clock p. m. All sun time. MEETING AT SALEM. There will be no service on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at Salem, but the meeting will be resumed on Thursday evening and close on Sun day night. Let all come out to these closing nights. As in the past the »r---vices will be of help to all and of spec. (lai interest

Dcatur, Indiana. Thursday, December 26 1907.

A RABBIT DINNER Many Events Scheduled for the Christmas Holidays. By Perle Burdg. A very pretty home wedding took place at the country home of Caroline Cramer, Sunday evening, when Miss Belle Barkley oecame tne charming bride of Freeman Walters. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. E. Cramer In the presence of a few immediate relatives of the contracting parties. Mr. and Mrs. Walters were both reared and have spent their entire lives in Union township. The bride was a successful teacher in the public schools and Mr. Walters is a rising young farmer, who has the utmost respect of all who knows him. They will be at home to their many friends in a few days at the Ed Moser farm, east of the city. Never before did we know that any one would walk six miles in the country to eat rabbit, until the report was given Monday that the little Miss Louva, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stoneburner, and Leah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hensley, walked to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Andrews, six miles southwest of the city, to par. take of rabbit dinner at twelve o’clock. The little girts intended to use Hensley’s pony and cart, but as the pony was not in shape to travel so far, the girls started on foot, reaching their destination in time for dinner. After dinner their host brought them back to the city tired and footsore, yet they are not sorry of going. The Ladies’ Mite society of the Methodist church will meet at the home of Mrs. C. D. Lewton, on north Second street, Friday afternoon. A musical prgram will be rendered and an excellent time is anticipated.

The instalaltion of the newly elected officers of the Blue Lodge, Chapter O. E. S. will take place Friday night A good time is expected. The motormen and conductors of the Fort Wayne & Springfield traction company of the city, held a business meeting at the interurban station in the private office, Saturday evening. Important business was brought up before the men and discussed and a general good time was enjoyed. At five-thirty o’clock Saturday even, ing Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gunsett, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gunsett, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Parent and their families, Mr. and Mrs. James Fristjbe, Perle and Joe Burdg, drove to the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lyons, east of the city in a large bobsled. The home was prettily decorated in the Xmas deObrations. The most exciting feature of the evening was when Santa appeared on the scene, delivering his many Xmas gifts to the guests, after which a delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. The newspaper carriers of this office will be entertained by the manager, Earl Peters, at his home tills evening. Various games will be played and elegant luncheon will be served. Regardless of the weather the boys have always been as faithful in performing their duties as possible and the manager wishes to show each boy that he appreciates their excellent service during the past year. The boys who are included in the invitation list tonight are: Don Burke, Ralph and Walter Stetson, Carl France, Dan Tyndall, Herbert Ehinger, Charley Stevenson, Fransler Winnes.

The young people of the St. Paul society. Sunday school, south of the city, rendered their Christmas program during the morning services Sunday. Th e drills, songs, readings and talks were splendid and each child deserved credit. Immediately at the close a Christmas treat was given to each one present. NOTICE TO POSTOFFICE PATRONS The Decatur po*tofflee wid be open on Christmas morning from eight o’clock until 9:30. This is a half hour longer than required, and is done to accommodate the patrons of the office who are expecting Christmas packages. The office will remain closed during the remainder of the day. !ta

A PRETTY CEREMONY ’Squire Smith Officiated at a Wedding in D. M. Hensley’s Window. A crowd estimated at 2,000 elbowed each other to secure the best positions of view in front of D. M, Hensley’s store window Tuesday afternoon, when Miss Janette May, a handsome, blushing young lady of eigh. teen summers, became the bride of Mr. Thomas McGaugh, of Mercer county, Ohio. The crowd began gathering at noon and by two o’clock the Hensley store was crowded and the streets packed and every window in the Morrison and Niblick blocks across the street were filled with people, eager to witness the much advertised and widely heralded affair. About two o'clock the bride and groom, accompanied by Miss Mary Longworthy, the bridesmaid and Mr. Otis Byers, groomsman appeared at Squire Smith’s office where the necessary blanks were filled out and the wedding party headed by Marshal Bohnke, Deputy Sheriff Green, Constable Frank Smith and several reporters, marched to the Hensley store. The window had been appropriately arranged with Christmas bells, a horseshoe and with deer skins on the floor. In one portion of the window stood a stork and about its neck was suspended a sign bearing these words: “Not yet, but soon.” As the couple marched to the scene, cheer after cheer went up from the multitude and a cometist in one of the upstairs windows played “There’ll Be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight.” The couple took their places in th e window, joined hands and in about one minute Squire Smith had said the words which bound them for better or worse. He congratulated them at 2:14 and another hearty cheer went Up. Congratulations followted. Miss Burdge, society editor of the Daily Democrat! being the first to bestow her good wishes. •, Very pretty did' the bride appear in a neat gown of cream cashmere, the waist beautifully trimmed with duchess lace, and the skirt was neatly tucked. She wore only one piece of jewelry, a small watch and chain. As she took her place, a bouquet of carnations and roses were handed t.i he r , which she held in her hand during the ceremony. The only attendant of the bride’s was her intimate friend. Miss Marie Longworthy, who was charming, ly dressed in a jumper suit of brown panamj with a fancy white vv't

At the close of the ceremony. Squire Smith congratulated the happy couple, wishing them a long, happy and prosperous life. The many friends then followed suit in the way of congratulations, after which Squire Smith presented the silver set with a pretty little speech and with the compliments of D. M. Hensley. The certificate was next and this was filled out and presented to the happy couple before they left our city. The broom followed, and this presentation speech seemed to be the most appropriate as he informed the bride that he hoped she would never have cause to use use it other than for its original purpose. The young couple then repaired to the office of Squire Smith, where th e groom opened a box of real cigars and invited all to smoke. At three o’clock the wedding party left Decatur for the residence of Joseph Sims near Pleasant Mills, where a big wedding dinner will be served this evening and the event celebrated in an elaborate man. ner. The Democrat extends congratulations. INDORSE GOVERNOR HUGHES. New York, Dec. 23.—The republican club tonight endorsed Governor Hughes as a candidate for the republican presidential nomination and called upon republican organizations throughout the country to co-operate iln securing his nomination and election. There were over 300 members of th e c l u b present ad all but nine voted for the resolution, which was as follows: "Resolved, that the republican club of the city of New York, endorses Governor Charles Evans Hughes, as the republican candidate for the presL dency of the United States in 1908, and asks the co-operation of kindred organizations and of the people generally throughout the city, state and nation to secure his nomination and election.”

HIT FREIGHT TRAIN In Detouring by Way of Hartford City, Was Derailed—No One Injured. Train number five on the Clover Leaf railroad, commonly known as the Commercial Traveler, due here at 9:51 p. m., met with a mishap at Liberty Center, a small town west of Bluffton Sunday night.which resulted in the overturning of three freight cars of an extra east bound freight train and considerable damage to the contents of the cars which was fertilizer, meat and cotton. The freight which was an extra long one, had taken the siding at Liberty Center to allow the Commercial Traveler to pass. It was ot noticed by the conductor or his crew, however, that the last car of his train was partly standing on the main track and it was not noticed by the engineer of the Commercial Traveler, who had just rounded a sharp curve, and the engine of the fast train struck the freight with great force, overturning the freight cars in both directions. The passenger was easily stopped in time to avoid its collision with the wrecked cars and luckily not a man was hurt as far as we have been able to learn. The track, however, was blockaded and the passenger was brought back to Bluffton and detoured over the Lake Erie & Western railroad to Hartford City, where it was to be taken over the Panhandle route to Marion and again continue on its western trip, but as it was rounding the Y at Hartford City, two cars were derailed on account of the curve being too sharp for the vestibule care. In the meantime the wreck train was sent to Liberty Center, where it cleared the track of the debris caused by the overturning of the freight cars and it was then taken to Hartford City, to place the passenger cars on the track. This was accomplished this morning about 9:30 o’clock and the ill-fated train went on Jta way. The number six east bound train due here early this morning was five hours late due to the wreck and other than the delay of trains and the goods contained’ in the freight cars which were overturned being damaged, the total damage is quite small.

DIVISION OF ESTATE His Son Henry Gets Old Home Place After Certain Requirements. The will of Henry Luttman late of Root township.was probated Monday as. ternoon, Henry Luttman ,Jr., being named as executor and filed bond for S6OO. The will was written April 23, 1903, and witnessed by A. M. Fisher and John Schurger. It provides for the payment of debts and funeral expenses and bequeaths all personal and real property, inc'uding money, notes and an eighty acre farm to Henry Luttman. Jr. However he is to take care of the mother during her life, give her a specified amount of money each year and give a brother Fred a home on the farm, while he remains single. He is also to pay S2OO to each of the brothers and sisters as follows: Wilhelm Luttman, in one year; Louisa Neaderstine in two years; Martin Luttman in three years; Edward in four years; Andrew in fire years and Fred in six years, each to bear four per cent interest after one year. Henry having the privilege to settle said accounts at any time. o OFFICERS ELECTED. Calvary Sunday school was organized for ensuing year with the following corps of officers: Mrs. J. W. Cowan superintendent; Otis Shifferly assistant superintendent; Vernon Shifferly, secretary; Cora Dalels, assistant secretary; Mrs. E. W. Jackson, treasurer; Gertrude Shifferly. organist; Louisa Drake, chorister; J. W. Shifferly, assistant chorister. The school is in a good condition. A rich Christ mas treat was distributed Sunday morning and all the scholars were well pleased. ♦ ■■ Mrs. Pen Robinson, of Decatur, arrived in the city today for a holiday visit with her mother. Mrs. Catherine Krill and other relatives and friends. —Bluffton News.

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WELL SPOKEN OF By an Authentic Insurance Journal—He is Also the Vice-President. The Indicator, a journal devoted to the interest of insurance, in its December issue, tells of the almost marvelous success of the Northern Insurance company of Detroit, Michigan. The vice-president and general manager of the company is Clarence L. Ayers, a native of this county. The article is a column or more in length and says in part: The Northern Assurance Company, of Michigan, one of the newer life insurance companies to commence business, has made a somewhat remark, able and most excellent beginning. It received its license October 19 last, and up to date or during a period of two months has written upwards of two millions of paid-for business, a record worthy of some boasting. This company does business entirely on the non-participating plan and has put on the market some exceptionally good policy contracts. The Northern has a capital stock of? 100,000 and surplus of? 25,000, all paid in. Clarence L. Ayres, the vice-president, is the underwriting manager, and he is the responsible party for the unusually liberal and attractive policy forms. Mr. Ayres has had a long and success, ful life insurance experience and in presenting these policies to the public he seems to have reached the acme of perfection. He is managing th e company along conservative lines and its success seems assured from the start. He Is backed up by an able corps of assistants, and a board of directors made up from some of Michigan’s leading financial men. MRS. BLOUGH DEAD Lived Near Rivarre—John Bryan Died at Age of Eighty-One. Mrs. Nancy C. Blough, aged fiftyfive years, died Sunday evening at her home near Rivarre at seven o’olock, after an Illness of ten weeks’ duration death resulting from a cancer. Mts. Blough was one of the best known

women in that section of the country, and her friends were innumerable. She suffered intense pain and agony d’rring her last days which was due to the fact that the doctors could afford her no relief. She was a member of the United Brethren church at Rivarre, from where the funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Walters officiating and interment will be made in the Chronister cemetery. She leaves a husband, two sons, four eisters and two brothers to mourn their loss. John Bryan, aged eighty-one years, an inmate at the county infirmary, died Saturday evening at nine o’clock after an illness of several years duration, death resulting from old age and other complications. The old gentleman had been an inmate for a number of years and was one of the homes most familiar characters. The funeral services were conducted at the county farm chapel Tuesday morning and interment was made in the South Salem cemetery. Mr. Bryan claimed to be a second cousin to W. J. Bryan, the peerless leader of the Democratic party, but whether or not any relation, ship really existed no one seems able to state. At any rate the old man seems to have been neglected during the latter years of his more than four score years. ——o — - GERMAN REFORMED. An excellent program will be rendered this evening at 7:15 by the Sunday school children. Program consists in declamations, dialogues and songs. Strong numbers will be choir selections, a duet by Miss Della Selle, meyer and Miss Lucy Kruetzmann, and songs by the primary classes. Christmas service on Wednesday morning at 10:00 a. in. Text Luke 2:10-11. Subject, The Design of our Saviour’s Coming. Friends and strangers are cordially invited to attend. i 42#« ? k° uia c> Hesßert *

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