Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 2, Decatur, Adams County, 9 January 1908 Edition 02 — Page 2

MANY SPECIAL ACTS Big Audience Was Delighted and Another Full House Promised Tonight. Os all the performances that have been staged at the Bosse opera house

or in fact In the city of Decatur, the show given by the Elks last week far surpasses anything ot its kind that has ever been witnessed here. Long before time for the curtain to raise the house was crowded to Its capacity and every person present manifested eagerness to see the initial stunt of the evening. A short time before the show began, Professor True R. Fristoe and his orchestra composed of six pieces, took their places and rendered a delightful selection which was a most fitting introduction to the greatest minstrel show that has ever held the boards at the Bosse. While the strains of the beautiful music was falling upon the ears of the audience the curtain was raised revealing the most spectacular scene that has ever met the eyes of Decatur people. With elaborate electric effects displaying the riational colors of red, white and blue, the background adorned with the old stars and stripes and F. E. France and his thirty-five minstrel artists in unique costumes. Assuming the position of interlocutor. F. E. France, whose ability has long been recognized in this line, announced the opening of the show proper which was a song entitled "Brother Noah Gave Out Checks for Rain,” by W. P. Schrock. In this Mr. Schrock was decidedly clever and brought the house to laughter by his unique dating and comical jestures. He was forced to respond to the loud applause by repeating the chorus. Barton France then favored th a vast audience with the song “Caroline.” This was a very interesting selection and was well executed by Mr. Fra - ce, -who was neatly dressed in the black face attire. Unceasing applause necessitated the chorus to he repeated and the singer was then allowed to resume his seat on the right wing. Hugh Hite was next on the calendar and he sang a solo which was t ithusiastically received. He was also encored and responded accordingly. M. J. Mylott then scored a hit in the song entitled “That’s Gratitude.” His singing was decidedly clever and his dancing as well, although we must admit that he became slightly unbalanced at one critical moment when he was introducing the Hawaii dance. An encore called him back for a repeater, which he executed without a hitch and great applause was forthcoming from the audience. This was followed by a solo by Miss Florence Sprunger and it was fine indeed. C. O. France then in his usual clever manner sang that beautiful and touching ballad entitled “A Little Bit More.” During the progress of the so“fi a brother Elk in the audience threw a lemon at “Bones.” which the latter caught with ease, demonstrating his ability as a base ball player as well as an actor. Mr. France was repeatedly chered until he was compelled to repeat the chorus. L. A. Holthouse then acquitted himself grandly in a solo which was well received, after which Fred Bell sang “The Ice Mat,” much to the delight of all. Miss Marie Beery sang a ballad and her work is entitled to much credit. “Noah Was a Wild Old Man” was the next song on the list, H, L, Center being the artist. Mr. Conter sang two verses and was loudly applauded. He responded and sang the verse he was saving for the applause “which was sure to come.” However, this did not satisfy th e audience and there was a continuous uproar for another hemorrhage. Conter proved himself equal to the occasion by composing vl? re ® more verses to suit the music.

This the g rs f. o f program and after a short Intermission the second part was opened by stereoptican views of and a lecture on that beautiful piece of poetry “Thaaatopsls’. by D. E. Smith. This was great and was well appreciated. Miss Marie Allison .then sang a comic coon song sa jg and sang another when forced to do so by continuous applause. They were both great. The Elks quartette composed of Messrs Fred Bell, Hugh Hite, Bart France and D. W. Beery then favored the audience with a well executed selection. Next came a feat that was extremely difficult to perform. For several months C. O. France has worked hard in preparing to impersonate several business men in Decatur and his efforts were crowned with much success. To do this act requires an enormous amount of nerve and self composure, both of which Mr. France managed to have and it must be said that never before in the history of Indiana, has such an act been even attempted. L. A. Hclthouse and his six little Fiji Islanders then produced a stunt that was extremely good and they deserve special menio«. The performance was closd by a German dialogue by W. P. Schrock and H. L. Center.

Words cannot describe their appearence, but w e are able to state that this stunt would be becoming to professionals. Thus the second annual show of the Elks ml. strek closed with the word success staring this grand order in the face from every direction and the people of Decatur can rest assured that the profits derived from last night’s and tonight’s show will be used to relieve trying situations among the unfortunate families of the city, who really need assistance

ERWIN IS ENDORSED For Democratic State Chairman—His Election Seems Assured. Portland, Ind., January 2. —(Special) —The district convention convened at the court room at 1:30 o'clock this afternoon and was a rip-roaring old fashioned, enthusiastic, democratic love feast. The committee on organisation reported the officers for the convention: James J. Moran, Portland. chairman, and E. A. McKee, edl tor of the Portland Sun, secretary. The meeting was soon called to order by the chairman, who made a short talk, stated the purpose of the meeting and called for nominations for district chairman. Lew G. Ellingham editor of the Decatur Democrat, being chosen by acclamation. Eichora remained In the race until noon, when he withdrew, leaving a clear field for Ellingham, who received the entire 108 votes. His election seemed to please the entire convention and the cheering proved the popularity of the condidate. The election of Mr. Ellingham had been conceded for several days, but the surprise of the day came when the convention unanimously endorsed Judge Richard K. Erwin, of Decatur, for state chairman. His fitness was immediately recognized and the district will make a vigorous fight for his selection. Judge Erwin’s election seems assured and it is believed he will carry his party to victory in Inliana. Ellingham's name was placed before the convention by Judge Erwin. At the close of the convention speeches were made by Congressman Adair, L. G. Ellingham, W. H. Eichorn, Judge Erwin, Walter Lotz and other prominent men who were present. Fort Wayne, January 2. — (Special) —The twelfth district democratic convention held here today was an enthusiastic one. Ed Hoffman of this city was unanimously chosen district chairman, Thomas Marshall, of Columbia City, was endorsed for governor and the names of Horace Cline, of Angola, and F. L. Feick, of Garrett, were announced as candidates for congress.

Portland, Ind., January 2. —(Special) —This Is democratic convention day for the Eighth congressional district and several hundred politicians from over the district arrived last evening and this morning. The real purpose of the convention is th e selection of a district chairman and member of the state committee to succeed Lew G. Elli gham of Decatur. The campaign has been rather a warm one. there being four candidates for a time Mr. Ellingham, Feltz and Carter, of Muncie and W, 11. Eichorn of Bluffton The two Mungje men withdrew about a week ago and the general opinion hero last night and this morning was that Eichorn would get out before the convention hour, 1:30 his afternoon. Delegate meetings were held at eleven o'clock this niQ— at various pl-me;; id the 6ity ; Mit Eillllghaffl Slid d hilmtSF es frlehds arrived yesterday tifternooji. and tpened headquarters. Mr. Eichorn came over this morning with about fifty boosters. Madison county sent seventy-five in a Special car sixty came from Delaware, eighty from Adams county and thirty from Randolph.

THE JOB IS COMPLETED. » ““' J. F. Tisron Does the Job Remarkably Quick. J. F. Tisron and force of men, who were engaged to move the barn located on the property of Al Steele, thirtyfive feet and place it in position to be remodeled into a residence, has completed his job. He was given the contract with the understanding that it be completed within thirty days and he only consumed eleven days doing same which is a remarkable record in in consideration of the fact that one hundred and ten yards of dirt was excavated for a cellar and a seven foot wall constructed. The fact that Mr Tisron has completed the job m such a short time has caused considerable comment. ; ?;

THE SOCIETY NEWS Maccabees Elected Officers— Teeple Family Reunion— Various Dinners Given. Miss Perle Burdg. The lady Maccabees met in their regular session Wednesday night and elected the following officers: Commander. Mrs. James Bain; P. C„ Rebecca Eady; R. K„ Geneva Murray; F. K., Hila Murray; M. R„ Rachel Mangold; chaplain, Marie Holloway; S. A., Nellie Eady; picket, Daisy Bollinger. A good social hour was spent after the election. A family reunion of the Teeple family was one of the most pleasant events of New Year’s calendar. All the members except two, gathered at he home of Mr. and Mrs. John Teeple situated three miles east of this city, to celebrate the seventy-third birthday anniversary of Mrs. Teeple and the seventy-seventh birthday anniversary of Mr. Teeple. At twelve o’clock a large table filled with every goody of the season awaited th e guests in the dining room. After the dinner they had their photographs taken, and pleasant social afternoon followed. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Teeple and family, of Willshire. Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Teeple and family of Decatur; Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Teeple of Van Wert, Ohio; Miss Della Stoops, of Van Wert. Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Moser and family of W’ren. Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Gay and family of Decatur, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. lohn W. Moser and family, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Smith and family of Decatur. At the country home of Mrs. Herman Gerke in Root township a family reunion was held New Year’s day. An elegant dinner was served at twelve o’clock and luncheon at six o’clock. The guests remained for the entire day, and also spent the evening in a very pleasant manner. The relatives who enjoyed the New Year’s day so splendidly were: Charles Speckman, Miss Anna and Emma Dickmeyer, Mrs. Louis Schust, Mr. and Mrs. Clen Seip. Mr. and Mrs. Enno Lankenau and family, Herbert Lankenau, Miss Clara Lankenau, Tila Meyers, Adolph Lankenau, from Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lankenau and family. Miss Anna Parent, from Decatur.

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Omlor entertained in a very enjoyable manner a fewfriends at their country home, situated three miles south of the city, at a twelve o’clock dinner New Year's day. The company was composed of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eiting, Mr a:d Mrs. Dyonis Schmitt, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Hain, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dirkson and Mrs. J. B. Enneking, of Cincinnati, being the honored guest. TRAVELED THOUSANDS OF MILES The Indianapolis News has the following to say about a man from Portugal traveling to Columbus just to see a plow: Some time ago Senor Xavier Peixoto came all the way to Columbus from Lisbon, Portugal, to see one of the Reeves & Company gang plows in operation. These plows are manufactured by the local company and are pulled by traction engines. The foreigner was interested in seeing these plows at work, as he owns large estates in Portugal and had an idea that he could save money by introducing them, As nwse was in operation aere he went to DenVei*. When he" arrived at the branch office of Reeves & Company at Denver, and announced that! he wished tq see one of the nL> wa nt WOt-k, th© effiFtaU told him that as the gretind "Sag frozen there would be no nieFe plowing until spring. Senor Peixoto then inquired where he could see one of the plows in operation, and was told that California was the near-

est point. This did not daunt him. He merely bowed himself out, thanked the officials for their trouble and boarded a train for California, a thousand miles away, where he finally saw one of the plows In operation.. The man had crossed the ocean and the continent to se e the plow doing its work, and he seemed to think no more of it than if he had only taken a journey of a few hours.

Th e newly elected officers of the Sunday school of the Methodist church are as follows: Superintendent, J. W. Vail; first assistant. Jeff Bryson;' second assistant, Mrs. Jonas Tritch; secretary, A. Katterheinrich; assistant secretary, Mrs. Ella Bell; treasurer, Mr. J. D. Hale; pianist, Miss Grace McKean; assistant pianist. Mrs. Leota Beery; Chorister, Mi». W. J. Vail; assistant chorister, ! Miss Ethel Butler. FOR SALft —Nine shoats weir’Hng about 100 lbs., also Pekin duck and Bronze tiirkeys. See me at the Pour try show or phone M 3. D. M. Klee. 5-3 t

FOR CONGRESSMAN Will Make a Fight for the Republican Nomination in this District. Nathan B. Hawkins, of Portland, has formally announced his candidacy for the republican nomination for congress. He claims to represent no sac tion, but he will probably line up with either the Cromerites or antis before the convention is over. In a column article he says some mean things about the democrats, premises some legislation that will oenefit every one in the United States and otherwise offers testimony to prove that he is the greatest man in the district and closes by saying: “If elected to congress I shall always be mindful of the fact that ’the object of legislation is the greatest good for th e greatest number,’ and my ambition will be to reflect the grottest honor and credit possible on my district It rests with my friends and the party whether I shall be the nominee of the Republican convention. My friends are authorized to take proper steps to advance my candidacy in th e district. From time to time I shall state my position on matters of interest to Eighth district voters.”

NEXT WEEK BUSY Ten Thousand Dollar Damage Case and a Rape Suit Set for Trial. In the case of Otto Bolds vs. Juday and Company et al, injunction, appearance by Peterson 4 Moran for all defendants, and by C. J. Lutz for Juday & Co., Otis and Andrew Juday. Rule to answer. Jesse D. Dailey, receiver of Journal Publishing Co., suit on contract, appearance by Peterson & Moran for defendant; rule to answer. Flora A. Dutcher vs. Charles M. Dutcher, divorce, appearance by L. C. DeVoss for the defendant; rule to answer. The drainage commissioners in the John H. Beery et al petition for a divorce, asked for and were granted a continuance until February 3rd to file their report. A sale bill was filed in the McClellan Tague estate and approved. The report of the sale of personal property was also approved. Harriet E. Haviland vs. Grant Haviland, divorce and alimony, motion argued for temporary allowance and sustained; plaintiff allowed $35 and defendant permitted to encumber realty to amount named, allowance to be paid within ten days. The defendant filed a general denial to complaint. It looks like a legal battle was on. EIGHTY-TWO YEARS Lived Near the Allen County Line—Funeral Wednesday at Freidheim.

Christopher Homeyer aged eightytwo years, and probably one of Adams county’s oldest citizens, died' Sunday everting at his home near Poe at eightthirty o’clock, after an illness of several months duration, death resulting from dropsy and erysipelas. Mr. Homeyer was born and raised in Germany, but when a mere boy came to this country with his parents, settling a few years after landing in Adams county, and since that time he ‘ made his home upon the farm, where ’he died. He was one of the most . popular old men in that community, , his friends being innumerable. He , was a member of the Freidheim church and was a devoted Christian I and worker in it® behalf and his I many kind acts and deeds of charity I will be sadly missed by those who came in closet touch with him. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, the funeral cortege leaving the hom e at one o’clock sun time and the services were held at the Freidheim church at two o’clock and interment was made in the Freidheim cemetery. He leaves a wife, three daughters and two sons to mourn their loss. o ! FOR SALE —A SSOO Simplex pia~jo and piano player. John Doll’s make It has bsen used only ten months and is in excellent condition. A rare bargain is offered. Inquire at this office for information.

transfers of real estate. Reported by the Decatur Abstract & Loan Company. Rooms 3 and 4 Traction. Bldg.. Decatur. Indiana. Money to loan on farms and city property. Loans promptly made. Abstract* of tiUe carefully and neatly prepared. Ida Koldeway to William Koldeway. Ett N. E. % sec. 22. Preble tp, SSOO. Henry Harkenke to Wilson Myers, S S. E. 54 Sec. 29, Root tp, 80 acres, $5,140. Chas. E. Bollinger to Ida M Bollinger, lot 17 Monroe, SSOO. Mary A. Snyder et al to Atna Purdy pt. sec, 4, Washington tp, s7ll.

Martha Trim to Anna Purdy, pt. sec. 4, Washington tp.. $44.44. Andrew J. Ray to Levi L. Ray. S. E. % of S. E. 14 sec. 8, Blae Creek tp., sl. Levi L. Ray to Geo. C. McAlhaney. pt. S. E 54 of S. E. 54 sec. 8, Blue Creek tp., sl. Geo. C. McAlhaney to Chas. A. Krugh. pt. sec. 17, Blue Creek tp.. sl. Martin Beery to Phil Gephart, et al lot 190. Decatur, $1,700. Winifred J. Russell to Frank Brown pt. outlot 84. Decatur, $l2O. Rebecca Sprague to Jerry Barkley, 40 acres sec. 6. Union tp., sl. Andrew W. Holmes to John H. Striker et al, pt. sec. 20, Blue Creek tp.. $9,750. Malissa Gaffer to Emma McQueen, ink* 174, Decatur, SI,OOO. Jacob Houdeshell to German Bldg. Loan Fund and Savings Ass’n, inlot 343, Geneva, S2OO. Wm. P. Colchin to Wm. H. Badders, pt. of inlot 314, Decatur. $1,150. Eunice Death to Clifford Death, 40 acres sec. 4, St Marys tp., $4,000. Elizabeth S. Kern to Thos. J. Durkin. inlot 319, Decatur, $2,200. Elmer Johnson to William G. GilHg. 296 acres sec. 11 ajd 12 Washington tp, $28,500. W. S. Hughes to John A. Hendricks 80 acres sec. 8, Blue Creek tp., $4 250. Mary Beberfck to William Koldeway 80 acres sec. 2. Preble tp., S6OO. Lydia Egly to Eliza J. Hunter, pt. inlot 51 and 52 Berne, SI,BOO. Andrew Mertz to Orel Gilliom. 80 acres sec. 10, French tp., $7,300. W. S. Smith to Berne Lumber Co., pt. lots 71, 72, 73, Monroe. sl. Geo. A. Durfee to Berne Lumber Co., pt, lots 71, 72, 73, Monroe, sl. He.dry L. Warner to David C. Myers pt. sec. 28, St. Marys tp., $l,lOO. Sam Steele to A. F. Acker, lots 27. 28. 29. 30 Pleasant Mills, $l6O. O. N. Tyndall to Anna Purdy, pt, sec. 4, Washington tp., sl. Jacob Baker to John J. Summers et al. 60 acres sec. 12, Monroe tp., $6,000.

Lizzie M. Hendricks to John J. Summers, 60 acres sec. 12 Monroe tp., $6,000. Chas. L. Bennett to Jacob Baker et al. 80 acres sec. Mo-lroe tp.. $6,800. Sam C. Wyatt to B. Frank Kern, lot 800, Decatur, $1,250. William Singer to Thos. M. Reid, lot 812, Decatur, $2,500. Geo. Weber to Mary E. Johnson, 80 acres sec. 6. Root tp., $4,550. ( Henry A. Fuhrman to Ottis E. Shifferly, 30 acres sec 4, St Marys tp., $1,550. Jno. R. Porter to Geo. Weber. 80 acres sec. 6. Washington tp, $6,800. Barbara Stuckey to Geo. Baumgartner, pt. lota 81, 87, Berne. $875. o~— CHICAGO UNLUCKY FOR KALVER His Son Roy Received Broken Leg on New Year’s Day.

Isadore Kalver returned Friday evening from Chicago, where he had been visiting for several weeks with relatives and friends. His wife and chil-' dren were forced to remain in Chicago owing to the fact that his eldest son Roy. on New Year’s day slipped and broke his leg, while playing upon the sidewalk. The break was a bad one and may detain Mrs. Kalver in Chicago for some time. The little chap was quite plucky and made no outcry, while the break was being set. Chicago seems to be a very unlucky place for Mr. Kalver for it seems that every time he visits there something happens to his family.

Bios on the teeple ditch. * -V Gobriel Everhart Was Low Bidder on Whole Ditch. The Henry I. Teeple ditch was let today at the office of County Surveyor Baumgartner. There were five bidders as follows: A. A. Roebuck. Sec. 1, $240 Sec. 2, $250 Sec. 3, $175, as a whole $649. J. c. Cowan. Sec. 1, $179. Gabriel Everett. Sec. 1, sl7s’ S ec. 2. $l5B, Sec. 3, $164, as a whole $495. W. J. Hook, as ar whole, $762 39. A. J. Durban, Sec. 1, $222. Mr. and Mrs. Augusta Water and son William, of Logansport, were *he guests of Rev. J. Bauer, of Union township for a short time. They returned home this morning.

PRETTY COSTUME Some of the Noted and What they Wore-, The Hepburn Bill. Washington, January i Roosevelt today officiated f or seventh time as president of the ed States at the New Year at the White House. Assisting in exchanging the salutations « season were Mrs. Roosevelt and th members and ladies of the cabinet, The niceties ot diplomatic eitqueu. were religiously observed In the ■ *' duct of that part of the reception has grown during the Jaw

years or more and to partake / the nature of an official function j thie way. but without pre-arrangement, th e president greets first the vice-president and the bers of his cabinet, then each f orea nation represented in th e person # ambassador or minister; ths judicial through the personel of the suprej. court bench ana me judges of-, local federal and district courts; ators and representatives in congrea. officers of the army, navy, corps and militia of the District g Columbia; heads of government |» reaus and members of goven®g commissions; organizations of vet® an-s, including the society of Cind*. nati, the Aztec club, the Associate Veterans of the war of 1846 ’47, th Military Order of the Loyal Dps, of the United States, the Gra d Aptj of the Republic, Medal of Honor U glon. Union Veteran Legion, the Unia Veterans' Union, the Society of th Army of Santiago, the Spanish W« Veterans, the Army and Navy Unia, Minute Men, Sons of the Amenta Revolution, and Oldest Inhabitant M sociatlon of the District of and then the public. The costumes of Mrs. Rosevettai the women of the cabinet were smilingly handsome and blends of cokt and contrasts particulrrb- impress!* Mrs. Roosevelt was gowned i- old bl» marquisette, the skirt very fall, a arrangement of velvet ribbon on tor knots and garlands making a tritninin which reached half way up the bet A yoke of lace and half sleeves 4 ruffled lace were the finishing touch# She wore a diamond necklace ati other ornaments and carried a bouquet of white roses. Mrs. Fairbanks had on a floweret crepe de chine, very full and fluffy, the design being a patter:: of tii roses over white. Mrs. Root wore a becomingly de signed costume of pale gray chiffoz with deep border of gray lace about the hem. Mrs. Cortelyou wore an elegant white satin- with broad folds around the skirt, the bodice nearly all lace. Mrs. Meyer was in black end white striped lace over white, : rimmed with touches of black velvet. Mrs. Garfield had on a ha dsome gown of dark plum velvet, effectively trimmed in lace. Mrs. Bonaparte wore a =l- - satin, the coat with long skirts of Irish crochet lace. Mrs. Metcalf had on a most b.’C® ing gown of Irish crochet and other laces. Mrs. Straus wore a shrimp pM liberty satin trimmed ii lace. Mrs. Loeb was costumed in an * chid liberty satin and white lace-

FUNERAL ON SUNDAY Had Been 11l Several Months but Was Able to Be up and Enjoy Chrismas. Miss Verna Davis, aged years, and a daughter of Mr. • Frank O. Davis, who resides near St. Paul church, died FridayJ llo, about five o’clock after an several months duration, dea suiting from that dread di-* l a - e sumption. Miss Davis was during the later part ° f ■■ - with the white plague, but . her parents that she ful-> e ,j, to live until after Christnia that eventful day she around and enjoyed herself nnHowever, the next day s e fast and her decline jje Friday morning death r • t he co® - was a popular young l ;l<i - *’ munity in which she desi 1 well known in this citj , fuß er»l friends were innumerah 1 services were conl^ 1,1 . at 1* morning at the St. Pa’ ll c w o’clock and interment in the Decatur ———— ~ no®® ‘ Miss Agnes Geary le. her home at Cleveland vis’ting with Miss