Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 19, Decatur, Adams County, 7 May 1908 — Page 2

CASTOR IA lafants and Children. The Kind Yta Hen Alwjs Bwght THEIR LOCAL OPTION Many Saloons in Chicago Did Not Renew Their License Chicago, May 2. —Hundreds of Illinois saloons went out of business yesterday as the result of the local option elections held April 7 and April 21. Liquor stocks everywhere were being disposed of at bargain sales, and ir some of the cities wild orgies resulted. The autioneer’s hammer in many instances was followed by the carpenter's hammer, as the saloons were speedily transformed into drug stores, shooting galleries, ice cream parlors and all-night restaurants. Meanwhile municipalities, which had ned how to expend the customary funds from licenses, hasiily revised their plans and abandoned numerous enterprises. Unless they can devise some new source of revenue the passing of the saloon will also witness a halt in building of sidewalks and otner city improvements, and along with the saloon will go hundreds of village marshals and other peace officers, whose official existence was due to the saloon. In Chicago it is estimated that fully 1,006 saloons will net renew their licenses. This is not due to any law- but that of supply and demand, for the local option law was not voted upon here. Rigid enforcement of laws against low dives and saloons, notorious for harboring thieves had already driven many out of business. The raising of the license from SSOO to SI,OOO a year ago cut out hundreds of the cheap dives. Now it is found that the population is not drinking as much as it formerly did, and hundreds of other places will close. — o TONS OF CARP DYING. People in Northern Indiana are Greatly Alarmed.

Indianapolis, May 2—Tens of carp are dying in the lakes of Noble county, according to a letter which has just been received by Dr. J. N. Kurty secretary of the state board of health. “Through some agency that is not understood.” wrote Mr. Williams, a druggist at Rome City, “the carp in the lakes in Noble county, and particularly in what are known as the “west lakes,’ two and one-half miles west of Rome City, aie dying by the ton. The condition is alarming, and the farmers living near the lakes are now afraid to drink the water from the wells.” The stench from the fish, according to Mr. Williams’ letter, is something awful,” and the farmers living near fear the dead fish will cause some dreadful disease. — —— o-—— — Miss Gusta Kirchner returned to Fort Wayne after spending Sunday at Preble. By his resignation presented yesterday, S. A. Worman, the bookkeeper of the Red Cross Manufacturing Co., has severed his connection with that institution to take effect today. His position will he filled by K. A. Myers •f Decatur, who came to this city this ■morning to begin work. Mr. Worman has made no definite decision as to what line of work he will embark in. —Bluffton News. President Kimbrough, of the Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie, was in The tor a few hours this morning on his way home from Grand Rapids, Mich., where he had gone especially to see Naaman Miller. He found Mr. Miller in what appears to be a very serious condition. The stricken man has recovered his power of speech and the use of his right arm, but his bowels are almost wholly paralyzed.— Bluffton Banner.

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THE A. J. BEERY WILL Probated this Afternoon— Gives Farm to J. D. Beery —Other Court Items The jury in the ease of Mirl Laisure vs. William and Mary Smith, in which SIO,OOO was asked for the alienating of his wife's affections, returned two separate verdicts in court Friday meming, after having deliverated several hours, finding for each of the defendants, William and Mary Smith. F. W. Dibble was foreman of the jury. Judgment was rendered against the plaintiff for the costs. Deputy Clerk Dan Roop has completed his report of marriage license returns for the month of April, the total being but 13. This is a decrease over any April for several years, the number last year being 25. and in 1906 the number was 16. The report for the quarter also shows a decrease over last year, there having been 66 returns this year and 71 returns during the first quarter of 1907. These are startling facts when one considers that this is leap year. John M. Wells, guardian for Oral and Alta C. Pontius, was authorized to make a loan of $420 to pay debt due fcr wards; also'authorized to sell personal property. Henry O. Gunsett, guradian for John M. Burns, filed his final report and cause was ordered off docket. Andrew Gottschalk, guardian for Clem Boze et al, filed his current account, which was allowed. Henry C. Davis vs. Fred W, Fuelling suit on note, fifth paragraph of answer filed by defendant. Demurrer filed by plaintiff. The will of Abraham J. Beery was probated. After providing for the payment of debts, be bequeaths the sum of S6OO heretofore advanced to his wife, gives SSOO to his daughter, Susan C. Smith, his household furniture to Joseph D. Beery, his son, after the death of his wife, also to Joseph Beery, 100 acres of land in Preble township, subject to the life estate of Hattie Beery, wife of the decedant, said J. D. to pay the SSOO tc Susan C. Smith and assume a mortgage of $350. He appoints J. W. Teeple as his attorney. J. D. Beery was appointed as executor and filed bond for SSOO. o SUBJECTS DISCUSSED County Commencement Will Be Held at Berne in June The county board of education composed of the various township trustees and presidents of the boards at Decatur, Berne and Geneva, met at the office of County Superintendent Opliger Friday morning and some important school affairs were discussed. Every member was present excepting Nathan Shepherd, of Geneva, and F. K. Shaefer. of Berne. It was decided to hold the annual county commencement exercises at Berne, some time during June, the exact, date to be announced later. A new music book, the common School book of vocal music was adopted for a term of three years. The following resolutions were adopted: Resolved, That no child under six years of age shall be enrolled in the public schools of Adams county. Resolved. That the institute |fee be increased from SI.OO to $1.50. Among the principal discussions were “The greatest service of the trustee to the school while yet in office,’’ led by J. C. Augsburger, of Hartford township; “The advantages of uniform school registers and uniform report cards,” led by W. H. Teple, of St. Marys township. A number of other subjects and laws pertaining to the duties of school trustees were thoroughly discussed. SOLD 1,100 LB. HEREFORD BULL Smith and Ulman Have Great Herd of Cattle. Smith and Ulman, have just sold to the Birdsell Manufacturing company of South Bend, a yearling Hereford bull weighing 1,100. The calf was sired by Beau Donald 63rd, the Smith and Ulman herd bull. There is no type of Hereford cattle in the United States better than the Beau Donald family and a number of these will be on exhibition at the Great Northern Indiana fair to be held next August. Messrs Smith and Ulman. have made their firm famous by the fine registered cattle they handle. Mrs. Fred Hoeneisen, of Bingen, was in the city on business today.

JAT THE FACTORY Directors Will Then Be Elected for the Ensuing Year—Great Future The annual meeting of the stock--1 holders of the Decatur Furnace com- ; pany wall be held at the office of said company at ten o'clock a m.. May 8. ' for the election of directors and for the transaction of such other business as may regularly come before the body, and each stockholder in this concern should be present to assist in the transaction of this important duty. The Decatur Furnace company is doing an extensive business. The furnaces manufactured by them are recognized to be the very best on the market and this is evidenced ty the fact that people in various parts of the country are installing the Decatur or Angola furnace. Manager Smith is mucn encouraced over the future prospects of this institution and he is doing all in his power to propagate the reputation of the furnaces he manufactures all over the country. We have ascertained that several Decatur people will buy furnaces before next winter. —oWAS IN EXPLOSION Near Midland, Michigan— Child’s Mother is in Critical Condition

Ireta. the six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bracht of this city, who together with her mother was seriously injured by the explosion of twelve pounds of dynamite while visiting near Midland, Michigan, has died as the result of the explosion, and her remains will arrive on the 9:51 Clover Leaf train tonight, from where the corpse will be taken to the Maplewood cemetery and placed tn a public vault. The dead child's mother is in a very critical condition and but slight hopes are entertained for her recovery. However, the dead little girl, will be kept in the vault until it is known whether or not the mother will survive, so that she can see it before lowering the casket to its last resting place. Twelve pounds of dynamite had been placed near a stove to be dried and with it stumps were to be blown out of a field. The fire son ignited the explosive and pieces of the stove were found one-half mile away so terrible was the force of this dynamite. Mrs, Bracht and daughter were unfortunately near and both were seriously injured. It is indeed sorrowful news to this estimable family’s many Decatur friends to hear of the death of the little gril as well as the serious illness of the mother.

HE IS MANAGER Os a Branch Packing House Owned by Cudahy— Responsible Position John D. Kern, who for many years resided in this city, who left here in January, 1907, for Pittsburg, Pa., where he accepted a position as city solicitor for the Cudahy Packing plant of that place, has made a remarkable record during the fifteen months he has been away from Decatur. After working a solicitor in Pittsburg for a short time, Mr. Kern was given the assistant management of a branch plant in that vicinity. He worked faithful in this capacity and his services were considered so valuable that during January of this year he was sent to Passaic, N. J. where he has the management of the Cudahy plant at that place. This is a most responsible position and carries with it a large salary. Decatur people will be glad to receive such good tidings from an energetic Adams county yotmg man and his many friends are confident that he will discharge the duties of his new capacity in away that will reflect credit upon himself and his employers. Mr. Kern has held several responsible positions and has always proven to be a valuable man. Bloomington, Indiana, May I,—The second district Democratic congressional convention terminated at midnight last night in the nomination of Judge W. A. Cullop, of Vincennes. His nomination was made on the 596 ballot. It was a vigorous, but friendly convention, the candidates being Cyrus Davis, of Greene county, Alvin Padgett of Washington, W. A. Cullop of Vincennes, C. W. Wellman of Sullivan, and R. W. Miers of Monroe. Judge Cullop is one of the old time Democratic war horses and will likely make a winning fight for the election.

'THE JOHNSON BOOM ■They are Putting Up Educatonal Campaign So They Say Washington. May I.—lll feeling among Republicans in congress 'against the president was accentuated by fresh threats from the white house. The leaders have learned that the president proposes to fight for his legislative program In every detail, just as dramatically and as spectacularly as he fought for four battleships. He is reiterating his willing ness to veto the public building bill, if necessary, to emphasize his disapproval of the way congress is spending money. This particular threat is not worrying the senate or house very much, as about the easiest bill to pass over the president’s veto would be the public buildings bill. But the president’s friends, speaking evidently with his authority, are hinting around how he will be in a position to help many senators and representatives to reelection this fall, or to let Democrats in as their successors. That sort of talk makes Republicans frantic. They are shaking their fists in the cloakroom and uttering fierce sentiments as to how the presidency may go to the bowwows if Mr. Rosevelt dares to desert his party’s interests in a big election for the sake of getting even with individuals.

Washington, May 1. —The Johnson boom fpr the presidency has loomed up since Frank B. Lynch, the manager of the governor's campaign arrived here. Mr. Lynch said today: “Our information is from the most reliable sources. The uninstructed delegates will be those from Michigan, Ohio, most of the mountain and Pacific coast states, and from very nearly all of New England and New York. Most of the southern states, excepting Alabama Mississippi and Texas, will send uninstructed delegates. This does not mean that all the uninstructed delegates will be for Governor Johnson, but I believe many of them will be. The campaign for Bryan was well under way in the middle west and northwestern states before Governor Johnson entered the race, but he is easily the second choice of delegates from those sections. The Pennsylvania delegation will not be for Bryan. The sentiment of the Pennsylvania Democrats is for Judge Gray.”

AND URGES ACTION Wants an Ordinance Governing Dairies and Regulating Sale of Milk Mayor France is in receipt of a letter from Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state board of health requiring that he use his influence with the council to secure the adoption of an ordinance, providing against the sale of dirty milk. The letter states that during last year 10,462 infants died in Indiana and the doctor makes the startling statement that fully sixty per cent of this number were poisoned by dirty milk and adds: “This awful slaughter is due to the sin of omission of municipalities to protect health and life. The cost of saving these lives would be much less than the cost of the funerals and the doctoring. The inexpressible anxiety, sorrow and suffering of others, is another (factor which should be counted. It certainly will not only be humanity and a source of happiness, but it will also be dollars in the pockets of your people, if this matter of securing pure, clean milk is properlyattended to." He enclosed a printed circular setting forth about fifty provisions, which should be embodied in an ordinance regulating the dairies and the sale of mlk, and placing such business under charge of the health officers. Mayor France will place the letter in the hands of the proper committee, who will probably investigate and report to thin a short time. If Mr. Hurty’s statements are true, it is certainly a deplorable state of affairs.

B. A. Fledderjohann, of New Bremen, Ohio, is in the city transacting important business. Mesdames Susanna Brown and Mary E. Boram returned to their homes at Marion after being in the city to attend the funeral of their sister, the late Mrs. Wm. Drummond.

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iHAVE A GREAT TIME: Several Brilliant Events Will Be Held During the Week The Senior class of the Decatur 1 high school have arranged their program for commencement week and it is as follows; Announcements. Monday, May 4.-Planring of Ivy. Fridav, May 15.—Junior Reception. Sunday. May 17.-Baecalaureate Sermon. Tuesday-. May 19— Clms Day. Wednesday. May 20—Commencement. Thursday. May 21—Farewell class meeting at home of Frances Bryson. Class DayMusic Orchestra Salutatory Florence Kunkle Basket of Chestnuts Class Reading Frances A. Dugan Electrical Display Wm. Conrad. Wm. Hammel. Music Orchestra Class Prophecy Etta Brandyberry. Fanchion Magley, Lucile Gillig, Marguerite Walters. Piano ... Fannie McConnell. Florence Kunkle. Trial scene from the Merchant of Venice. Cast of characters: Shylock Harry Weldy Antonio Otis Dibble Bassanio Wm. Conrad Portia Frances Bryson Nerissa Pansy Bell Grationo Howard Wisehaupt

Duke Will Hammel! Salarino Free Frisinger Address to Juniors. .Fannie McConnell Response to Seniors.. .Benj. Beavers Vocal ... .Pansy Bell. Frances Bryscn Clara Boknecht, Florence Kunkle. Class Poem Helen Evans Class Will Clara Boknecht The most unkindest cut of all.. Class Commencement: Music Orchestra Invocation Rev. C. B. Wilcox Piano ....Mrs. Dan R. Vail. Frances Merryman. Vocal —Selected... .Miss Marie Beery Mr. Ned Steel. Annual AddressG. L. Mclntosh Pres. Wabash Col., Crawfordsville Male quartet... .Messrs. D. W. Beery, Don L. Burk, Ned Steel, R. E. Peters Presentation of Diplomas'. Benediction Rev. Hessert Class Roll; Harry Hartman Weldy—“The boy with four eyes and sees well.” Mary Fanchion Magley—“Silence is more eloquent than words.” Frances Elizabeth Bryson—"To talk without effort is, after all, the great charm of talking.” William Atlee Conrad —“For perpetual motion he still seeks.” Pansy Blossom Bell —“I never dare write as funny as I can.” Helen Mary Evans —“I would that the Gods had made me poetical.” Frances borwin Dugan—“l can study my books at any time for they are always disengaged.” Laura Etta Brandyberry—"Little, but oh, so wise!” William Hammell—“A happy heart makes a blooming visage.” Fannie Marie McConnell—“Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low, an excellent thing in woman.” Lucile Ireia Gillig—“So gentle, so employed.” Marguerite Belle Walters—,‘Senti- , mentally I am disposed to harmony, [but organically I am incapable of i tune.” Clara Louise Boknecht—“More than common tall.” Florence Leilah Kunkle— “No one but a blockhead ever wrote except for money. I never wrote much myself.” Officers: Harry Hartman Weldy, President. William Atlee Conrad, Vice Pres. Laura Etta Brandyberry. Secretary. Lucile Ireta Gillig, Treasurer. High School Faculty; C. E. Hocke, Principal, Rose L. Dunathan. O. E. Frazee. D. A. Baumgartner. J. C. Tritch. Annetta Johnson. Wm. Beachler, Supt, Board of Trustees: A. H. Sellemeyer, President. F. V. Mills, Secretary. D. B. Erwin, Treasurer.

E H Voss returned to his home at whh rT after a few days visit * ith relatives. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Kirchner, Mrs. E. Bender and daughter Elnora and son Oscar, were in attendance of the Beibenck-Kirchner wedding Sunday. — hey returned home this afternoon.'

THE NEXT CHAIR MA} —— Many are Wonder® Whether Thomas Tag gart is Out of the Running Jahn W. Kernb recent ment that he i» not a the nomination tor vice / construed la certain quarters possible indication that Thomas T gan is not out of the running national chairmanship. j. ’ known that the candidate f or president and the national chaim. would not be chosen from the state. At St Louis four years when Mr. Taggart was an aspirant f national chairman. Mr. Kerr, declin to permit the use of his name so « nection with the vice preside There is much speculation through the east as to who shall be the a eral-in-chief of the Democratic fort in the campaign this year. The vival of talk of Mr. Taggart is a a development. Some of Mr. Taggar friends in congress would be glad ' he could be given another “try" > Ider conditions that were more fart able than those of 1904, when he w ’snubbed and boycotted by rhe N York crowd that was running j ll( 'Parker’s campaign. In 1904 T»gg I was the nominal chairman only, pi conceded that William J. Bryan t have a great deal to say as to i next chairman, Indiana members 'ccngress to whom Mr. Bryan has ti I cd say he Is satisfied with the supp ■Taggart is giving him and is conrl | cd that Taggart is in earnest in wi ' ing him nominated and elected. 7 does not mean, however, that Rn would pick Taggart for the chainj ship. He might or he might , Those who are best acquainted s Mr. Bryan's bent of mind believe ( if he could have his way he name Tom Johnson, of Cleveland, national chairman, but Johnson | declared positively that he could i and would not accept. William Douglass, exrgoverncxr of Ma i chusetts, also is prominently n i tioned. He is a thorough organ in politics as well as in business afl and would conduct the national i paign on a business basis, it is lleved.

HELD IN HIGH ESTEJ Had Served in Office—V Cashier of the Willshir Bank Since Founded Alexander Beall, one of the i prominent citizens of Willshire, ' and well known in this city and I ty. died at 12:05 a. m. Friday mol after an illness of several weeks, sickness was of a peculiar kip hardening of the arteries, and h oovery had been despaired of for I days past. He was born in Ohio 4th, 1848, a son of Edmond Tj Margaret Beall. When quite M his parents moved to this cd where Alex was reared. In 181 removed to Willshire and oped buggy and harness store, which iness he conducted until 1896. wh was chosen cashier of the Wil bank, holding that position col ously since. He has always b( respected and honored citizen i community and during his t three years citizenship in Will served twenty-two years as a her of the board of education ar village council. He was marri Miss Ora McCarty, of Jonesboro and to them three children were two sons having died in infancj is survived by the widow, one ( ter, Mrs. Gerald K. Smith, of ington, D. C., two half brothers, 3 Beall, in the U. S. government s at San Domingo, South Americ J. P. Beall, of Rifle. Colorado, half sister, Mrs. Clara Henders Scio, Ohio. He was a memt good standing of the I. O. O. 1 K. of P. lodges and his acquaii was very wide. The funeral st were held Monday morning, the family residence at Willshir interment was made at Mt. cemetery at Rivarre.

I Rev. A. D. Welty, of the Lira i cue Home, reports that since Becker has closed the Sunday s applicants for lodgings at the have been reduced more than st five per cent within a month, says tramps of the scissors an brella mending class are not com Lima nowadays.