Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 32, Decatur, Adams County, 6 August 1908 — Page 3

Koenemann, of Preble townrural route one, certainly holds Wh cjjam/onship for a 1908 crop in * , g county. Last week he thresh31S bushels from seven and one- •; acres, an average of 42% busbar acre. He also harvested 427 t ,, e i s of oats with an average of b u S hels per acre. If any Adams farmer cart bear this »e would (glad to hear from hlmgeneva. Ind., Aug. 3.—(Special to J;y Democrat)— Mrs. John O. Kra- , of this place, died Saturday ruing at 7;30, her demise causing j & ess <o ber many acquaintances part of the county, where wßg widely known. She was bom j ay county, fifty-seven years ago, L lived in Adams county for thirtyc.r years. She is survived by her B st>and and seven children, four sons three daughters. The funeral -dees were held today at the Mackh church, Interment being made at Daugherty cemetery, southeast of (neva. in Jay county. yr« Amos Zehr awell known young joman of Jefferson township, died Itnrday. after a short illness. She ns married only about two years ago. The good people of Monroe and vltaity were surprised Saturday aftermon. when Miss Lammiman and Mr. artier called at the home of Rev. lutes and were united in marriage, afterward they went to ie home of Viola Hendricks, where neb was served. The happy couple .f t at five o'clock over the G. R. & (or Rome City, where they will gjoy their honeymoon, several of fceir friends also being at that real The bride is the daughter of juries H. Lammiman, living three Ed one half miles southeast of Monte. She is popular and a charming Htig lady with many loving friends, be groom. Mr. Perner, is the manager nd buttermaker at the Monroe reamery, a young man of good habits ad has a wide acquaintance. They ill be at home in a cozy cottage at Kraroe after August 4th. That macadam road building in Idams county is about the livliest inustry going, was again substantiated iday. Forty-six bids were filed to otnpete for the construction of seven oads, the bidding being close, spiritd and the price low. The bids were pened at ten o’clock by the board ! commissioners, and they revealed iefollowing figures: A. C. Butcher Road. Hnuel Yost 33.175.00 Fn. Reppert 3,127.00 Bchael Miller 3,317.00 h Engle 2,959.00 gob Klopfenstein 3,365.00 Frank 3,249.90 ahn Aschlemann 3,347.50 John Berning.

to D. Engle 33.239.00 lie Stone Co 3.000.00 dins Haugk 2.975.00 fchael Miller 3,417.00 W.Frank 3,475.70 to Aschleman n 3,390.00 E W. Busche. fob Omlor 35,670.00 wk Heller 5.583.00

iiliam Renpert 5,341.00 fins Haugk 4,710.00 fchael Miller 5,437.00 Vat & Sisk 5.250.00 tan Farlow 5,565 00 W. Frank 5,294.68 to Aschlemann 5.677.00 John Beeier. sis Mnsser 35,475.00 fak Heller 5.775.00 torNeusbaum 5,596.00 tos Meshberger 5,400.00 tai Miller 6,317.00 tob Klopfenstein 5,494.00 Frank 5.888.80 toAschleman 5,798.00 Elmer Cook.

0m10r53,300.00 >»k Heller 2.998.00 ie Stone Co 2,940.00 ait am Reppen 3.072.00 Buckmaster3,o32.oo sos Haugk 2,850.00 ft *«l Miller 3,288.00 W. Frank 3,128.20 Aschleman 3,266.75 E. W. Dailey. Woodsslo,B4B.oo k Stone Co 11,600.00 V Frank 10,722.40 Adolph Schiig. Heller $1,975.00 ■ v . Buckmaster 1.987.00 0- Bearg & Co 2,099.00 ® Klopfenstein 1,985.00 W Frank 1,932.70 Myerg and Jacob Kloyfen*ent to Decatur this morning to , a short business visit. Mr. and . Byer s and family who have been ( ‘ n ß in the vicinity of Hartford ■’here he Is constructing a gravel » y eTe ’ n city over Sunday, fcrs and family returned this ln ß—Bluffton News. Susan Snoberger of Kendallthe SS t>een insane. One - h »HucinatJons from which the C ’°ma n suffers is that her “asin the person of a well Kendallville young man, who jj'ktes is destined to become her . * ’ unless he marries her win pursue hint

The viewers report on the L. O. Bears extension one was approved and the auditor instructed to give notice of sale on September 7, that being the first day of th e September ! court term. The petition of J. C. Chronister for placing a scale in the highway was dismissed. An informal discussion between the commissioners and taxpayers of St Marys township, was on for a time Some wanted the Carter road and oth ers the Strickland road, but they decided that they would build no more roads in that township this year. Eli W. Steele through his attorney J. W. Teeple, presented a petition asking for a refund of taxes, it being claimed that the taxes were erroneous The sum demanded is something over 312.00. Mrs. Mederick Miller was completely surprised Sunday night at her hftme on Fourth street by the members of the C. B. L. of I. lodge, of which she is a member. The occasion was the anniversary of her thirty-fourth birthday and to say that she was completely taken by surprise is putting it mildly. After the effects of the surprise, the crowd proceeded to enjoy a social time and progressive pedro was played, at which Mrs. Mederick Miller and Mr. John Harmon excelled. Excellent music was rendered by several members during the evening. Mrs. Miller was the recipient of many beautiful gifts and at a late hour the guests departed, wishing her many more such happy events. Those who were present included Messrs, and Mesdames John Starost. Peter Stein, James K. Niblick, Thomas Durkin, Wm. Hartings, John Harmon. Mrs. Chas. Meibers, Chas. N. Christen, Alphone Kohne, P. K. Kinney, Floyd Smith, Martin Mylott, T. C. Corbett, Peter Gaffer, Celia Zeser and Misses Rose Colchin, Minnie Sether, Anna Volmer, Blanche and Edith Erwin, Anna and Vena Parent and Leona Hartings.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dibble pleasantly entertained at twelve o’clock dinner at their country home, the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Forest Andrews and son Don and daughter Veda, and Mr. and Mrs. John Porter of this city.

The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Mt. Pleasant church have posponed their meeting which was to have been held this week and they will meet on Wednesday of next week with Mrs. Emory Mallonee. Mr. and Mrs. Henry White, of Preble, entertained several of their friends at a Sunday dinner which proved most delightful. A Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Elzey, of Prebl e was a very enjoyable affair, the guests including Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Mallonee and Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Elzey and daughter Anna. Mrs. Henry Voglewede pleasantly entertained at twelve o’clock dinner Sunday noon in honor of Mrs. Anthony Overman, of Covington. Ky. Thn s e who were present at the dinner included Mrs. Anthony Overman and her two daughters, Mrs. Catharine Corner and Misses Mary Myers and Elizabeth Voglewede. Berne Supply company, Berne; capital $3,000; to buy and sell merchandise; incorporators, Fred Rohrer, David C. Welty. Henry M. Reusser, William Narr, Ernest Dro and Edwin M. Ray. The above firm have been incorporated under the laws of the state of Indiana. Announcement was made this morning through Supt. P. A. Allen that all of the city schools will open on Sept. 7, the first Monday in the month. Under the new schedule adopted by the school board this spring the ensuing term for all grades will last only nine months so that the graduation exercises will take place in May instead of June as heretofore. The children will have five weeks more of vacation—Bluffton News. Richard Stoneburner was the victim of a painful accident Sunday afternoon about three o’clock. He was working at the Krick Pond with his horse and wagon when the hors e became stuck in the clay. In attempting to help the animal out, the brute struck him a bad blow on the right leg, which cut a gash about two inches in length and went clear to the bone. He was taken to the office of Dr. J. M. Miller where his injuries were dressed and no serious results are expected. The accident wa s a very unfortunate one. The bricklaying on the improvement j of north Sixth street was begun this ( morning and from now on will be ( rushed to completion. The work is ( being done by two negroes and aj force of workmen who thoroughly, understand their business. The alley by the tpostoffice has almost been completed and makes a great improvement. Julius Haagk has the contract.

Mesdames B. J. Terveer and Chas. V oglewede were clever hoetesshs Monday afternoon when they entertaind abcut sixty-five at an afternoon Party (n honor of Mrs. L. C. Holthouse of Jonesboro, Ark , at the home of the former, corner of Madison and Fifth streets. Progressive pedro wa s the amusement furnished for the afternoon and the highest winners received dainty prizes for their efforts. Mesdames Henry Shulre and Clem Ytoglewede B>re awarded the first prizes, while Mesdames Ehinger of Fort Wayne and C. V. Connell, cf this city captured the second prizes. The guests prize being awarded to Mrs. L. C, Holthouse from Jonesboro, Ark, which was a beautiful souvenir spoon. The pretty home was made even more so by the addition of large bouqut s of cut flowers which were placed throughout the rooms and which added much beauty to the occasion A social hour was enjoyed, after the playing during which refreshments were served. The out of town guests included Mesdames Theo. Droppieman. Louisville, Ky., Chas Pilliod. Piqua. Ohio. Ehinger,' Kramer and Grimme, Fort Wayne and L. C. Holthouse, Jonesboro, Ark. Miss Bessie Andrews entertained a party cf young folks at Steele’s Grove near Peterson, Ind., on Sunday afternoon and a fine time was had by all. Those who were present were: Misses Edna and Bernice Andrews, and Messrs Frank GauJL Earl Sjteele, Clyde Barton and Mr Frank McDowell. of Bluffton. Miss Frances Bryson pleasantly entertained her Sunday school class at Map! Grove Park Tuesday. The party left on the 10:00 o’clock car, taking with them a number of well filled baskets with good eatables and at noon they enjoyed a sumptuous picnic dinner in the w-oods. Other games and amusements entertained the little folks in the afternoon and they returned late in the day with expressions of a most delightful time and wishing for many more such happy events. The death cf Douglas D. Mills occurring at the home of his grandfather, Samuel D. Beavers Monday morning at 11:30 o’clock has caused most poignant sorrow among his an exemplary yourtg man and his sterling qualities had made him a favorite among his many friends. October 17, 1886, he was born in Wells county, the son of Louis C. and Ella Mills. When but a babe of a few months his mother was called to the great beyond, leaving him to brave the battle of life without the care of a loving mother. As he grew up he becam e industrious and has engaged in various vocations in all of which he has well succeded. Several years ago he suffered the misfortune of losing his arm while working with a corn shredder on the Bowser farm, but this did incapacitate him from pursuing a line of work. Several months ago he accepted a position with the Homestead Art company, of Fort Wayne, and while discharging the duties characteristic to this position, he contracted the dread disease, typhoid fever. He returned to Decatur to attend the funeral of his grandmother and was taken dangerously ill immediately, gradulally declining in health as the days went by, death relieving his sufferings yesterday morning. Surviving beside his grandfather are two sisters, Mrs. James Andrews of Monroe and Mrs. John Crowe of Kansas, and his father Louis Mills, beside a host of friends. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at ten o’clock at the Antioch church, the cortege leaving the house at 9 o’clock. Rev, E. L. Jones, of Monroe, will officiate, and interment will be made in the Beavers family lot. Friends wishing to view the remains may do so after 5 o'clock this evening.

Garrett, Ind., is making all preparations for the great meeting of the volunteer firemen’s association to be held there the last week of this month. Companies from a wide space of territory will be present at this meeting and many events have been planned. While th© Decatur fire department is not yet a member of this association a number of the laddies from here will attend and it is possible that before the meeting is over Decatur will be a member along with towns similar to its size. Thousands of visitors are expected and this city will do her share toward sending a number of people.

Fred Kintz, of Fostoria, Ohio, who has been the guest of his father, George Kintz, and other relatives and friends here for a few days, will return home tomorrow.

Frank Holloway, for the past two years employed on the reportorial staff of the Evening Banner, will leav e Saturday night for Little Rock, Ark., ' where he will b e given a tryout on the Arkansas Gazette. Bruce Kiger i and Cliff Lipkey hold positions on the : Gazette and Holloway will make the 1 third Bluffton scribe on the force. Harry Tribolet will take the city editorship of the Banner.—Bluffton Banner,

The Union Traction company of Indiana is not abl e to pay any dividend at this time. Prosperity has struck it. This will no doubt be a surprising bit of news to the stockholders, but ‘ they will have to content themselves with this s ate of affaire. Dull times is stated as the reason for this fail- , ure to pay the usual dividend. At 10:30 yesterday morning the first stake for the Bluffton, Berne & ' Celina interurban was driven at the ' east end of Market street. Joel Ger- 1 ber was the man to have the honor of setting the marker. The line will 1 cross the river nearly at this point 1 and make a turn a little south at the Elm Grove cemetery, but will stay on 1 the nonh side of the Wabash.—Bluff- ' ton Banner. i Attorney Jones, from the office of 1 Judge Wiley, of Indianapolis, is tier** I today perfecting the records for an appeal in the ease of Hamerick vs. the Chicago and Erie railroad company. This is the case in which a jury returned a verdict in favor of the estate of an engineer who was killed in a wreck, and the railroad company is taking an appeal to the appellate court. The interested partes live in Huntington.— News. Miss Selma Steel e has resumed her duties as cashier at the True and Runyon dry goods store after a two weeks' vacation. During her absence her place was filled by Miss Edna Hoffman. The Coppock Motor Car Co. continues to advance well in their numerous orders for their famous machines. The orders are being filled as rapidly as possible, and everything is all hustle at this busy institution. This speaks well for this company, which is one of our recent ones, which the boosters club brought to the city and which has only been located in this city for about nine or ten months. The population of the city is fast growing larger and within a very short time Decatur can boast of over six thousand people. A number of new families have been brought here recently by the various new factories which shows that our city is growing in size as well as in beauty. The city has gained more than a thousand inhabitants within about t w ° years and a half which goes to show that the city is steadily on the increase. Miss Midge Smith pleasantly entertained the members of the Thimble Club at hr home Thursday afternoon. The ladies as usual enjoyed the afternoon in sewing together with a good , sociable time. Towards the close of the afternoon’s Entertainment light refreshments, consisting of ice cream and cake wer e served by the hostess. Miss Emma Jackson from Paragould, Ark., was the out of town guest. The next meeting of the club will be in a short time with Miss Fanny Hite.

Mrs. Emma Schlickman was hostess Thursday afternoon at a meeting of the Helping Hand Society of the German Reformed church at her home on Fourth street. The ladies spent the afternoon in needlework and a social way during which appetizing refreshments were served. 'the next meeting will be in about two weeks.

1 The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Evangelical church with the friends and neighbors of Grandmother Barkley spent a most enjoyable afternoon with ’ her Thursday at her beautiful home in ' the south part of the city. After the ' businss hour a social time was en--1 joyed by all. Late in the afternoon ice cream and cake was served. 1 A number of people drove to the ' home of Joseph Palmer last evening where they had an ice cream social, together with other amusements. Thos e who composed the party were Messrs. Henry Loshe, Herbert Lankenau, Claud Gay, Ed McGath, Roy Miller, Fred and Joseph Colchln, Dale Spahr, Jessie Niblick, Ira Kinney, Arden Andrews, Andrew Harting,Wm. and Frank Keller, Louis Kintz, Charley Ullman, W. A. Myers, Wm. Harman. and Frank Gillig, and Misses Agnes Gillig. Irene Garard, Nona Harting, Anna Loudel, Eva McGath, Jennie Miller, Adeline Snyder, Bessie Robinson. Minnie Johnson, Rose Colchln and Peter Zesar and family, Geo. Kintz and family. Al Ross and family, Fred Parent family and Henry Gunsett and family. The Me’dames P. J. Hyland, E. X. Ehinger, Henry Shulte and C. S. Niblick proved themselves delightful hostesses this afternoon when they entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. X. Ehinger at the corner of Fifth and Monroe streets in honor of several out of town guests. The afternoon was spent in games and in a social way, at the close of which an elegant luncheon was served. The out of town guests included Mesdames John Mougey, of Columbus. Ohio; Henry Kramer and J. B. Grlmme, of Fort Wayne; Clem Holthouse, of Jonesboro, Ark.; A. Overman, of Covington, Ky.; F Droppelman, of Louisville, Ky., and Charles Pilllod, of Piqua, Oh>o,

Hooper and Lenhart, as attorneys for The Kuebler and Moltz company have filed suit against John Jacob Meyers to collect an account of 376.59. The demand is for 3100. Another new suit filed at the clerk's offlc e w as entitled John M. Wells vs. Alta C. Pontius, petition for the admission of the latter to the cutodial department for adult females of the Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth at Fort Wayne. The girl is twenty-one years old. lives in Wabash township and is of unsound mind. Hooper and Lenhart are attorneys in the case and as the law provides that a hearing shall be given in such causes. Clerk Haefling se t same for trial Saturday morning. Dave Frank Valenti, an employe of th© Decatur Produce company, who was granted a marriage license Monday to Mary Bertha Reason of this city, is a genuine Italian, his parents who reside at. Fort Wayne having both been natives of Italy. Dave is American born, however. They were married at Kendallville. Benton J. Haugh has deeded to John H. Huntington 160 acres in French township for 310,480. The meetings at the Mission Hall continue to grow ininterest. There is a good attendance and good order. You should hear Mrs. Mathews and Mrs. Hobson. Street meeting this evening at 7:30 Evening services at the hall at 8 o’clock. If you never go to church we insist you astend the street meetings. All are welcome to all of the meetings. Land in the southwestern part of Lagrange county, which thirty-five years ago was known as “Prough’s marsh,” and sold for $2 an acre, is now worth 3100 an acre for peppermint culture. The members of the school board have decided to inaugurate the 1908 , term on Monday, September 7th, which will be a week later than the usual time of reconvening the public ’ schools of this city. It has been so ’ decided for the reason that the Moni day previous is on 'the thirty-first ‘ day of August. Whil e beginning as ' late as the seventh day of the month will slightly inconvenience the teachers in compiling the monthly reports, - the two days shortage will be made i up in the following month and 'hence . irregular intervals will be avoided - thereafter. The pupils of the schools 1 have, seemingly, enjoyed their sum f mer vacation to the limit. Various C picnics, parties, etc., have furnish'd i amusments during their leisure ev- . enings and it, is assured that the 1908 , school term will be prolific of wons derful achievements.

The school board will hold a meeting next Monday evening for the re- ■ organization of the board. After serv- > Ing three years, A. H. Sellemeyer’s > time as a member thereof has expired ; and the council has re-appointed him ’ hence a reorganization is necessary, i Th e accomplishments of the board ' are much in evidence. When the 1908 - term ensues, the various buildings ■ will be in better condition, sanitary and otherwise, than has been the ' case for many years, and as a conse--1 quence better results can be expected. Professor Beachler, w-hose difficult work has aided materially in the ' wonderful advancement of the Decatur schools, is and has been at Ann Arbor, Mich., for some time taking a course of study. Mr. Bieachler believes in keeping pace with the times and during the summer months he has conferred with prominent school ment as to modern and practicable systems of conducting educational institutions, which methods may be employed in our schools this term. Among the teachers who have taken special courses of study this summer are Miss Bessie Congleton, who attended summer school at Indianapolis, returning a few weeks ago, and Mrs. E. Bailey, who is at the present time attending school in New- York state. All teachers will enjoy increase in salaries proportionate to their grade this year in accordance with the l aw - There will be no change in the books used this year, which will no doubt be welcomed by many. The new depository law has proven to be bneficial to the schools in that the interest accruing from the deposits helps swell the treasury. John Parrish will have charge of the Eight B grade which is a new wrinkl e in school affairs. Mr. Parrish is an instructor of ability and will no doubt prove valuable in the capacity. An exceptionally good corps of teachers has been selected to have charge of the various grades and unprecedented success in our educational institutions is anticipated by the patrons.

Yvnbl Our delicious Ced Liver preparation without oil. Better than old-fashioned cod liver oil and emulsions to restore health for Old people, delicate children, weak run-down persons,and after sickness, colds, coughs, bronchitis and all throat and lung troubles. Try it on our guarantee. SMITH, YAGER & FALK Otto \\ emhoff returned last evening from a n extended visit in Oklahoma and Texas. Mr. Wemlioff has visited with relatives at Blackwell, Okla., going from there to Amarillo, Texas, where he also spent several days. He reports the weather as being warm in the- west now, except in certain places, where it is surprisingly much cooler than here. Mr. Wemhoff reports a delightful trip and is much improved from it. The board of education of Wren special school district will let the contract for th e erection of the new ten thousand dollar school building next Saturday. They asked for sealed bids, and have received a half dozen or more bids. When Willshire had a building of similar proportion to erect a year ago, it seemed impossible to interest anybody, and those in charg e of the erection of the building had a mighty hard time in pushing the building to completion.—Willshir© Herald. Washington, July 30—“ The report that I have ever said 1 would or would not deliver the labor vote to any po-‘ lisical party is an infamous lie." Such was the vigorous expression of Samuel Gompers today in denying the report that he would deliver the vote of organized labor to the Democracy. Continuing, Mr. Gompers said: "Organized labor is not only honest, but intelligent enough to choose the party for its support which will best represent its interests. “It is possible that by lies and misrepresentations the foes of organized labor may injure me personally and even be successful in accomplishing my overthrow as president of the American Federation of Labor,” said i Mr. Gompers, “but that will never change my course in battling for the principles for which I stand. “It is not, a question of politics with me. I have no politics, or if I have they are the politics of the people. “I fully expected when I took the stand which I have,” said Mr. Gompers “that some would disagree with me. I don’t expect the labor world to accept my conclusions jn every instance. I expected to be criticised, too, in some quarters, but I did not think that the criticism would be so unjust as to be contemptible. I stand for the right of individual opinion. “I regard my position as president of the American Federation of Labor as the most exalted and honorable in this world to which I could ever aspire. It isasacred trust with which my fellows have honored me because of my convictions and the principles which I advocate. “They may take that honor away from me if they like, and I will bow to their will. But. it will not prevent me from fighting for the cause which is my life’s work, just a s I have in the past and as I propose to do in the future.

“I want no political office or honor. I have nothing for sale and don’t propose to begin this late day by selling my honor. What I think and what I say is from conscientious conviction that it is th e truth. No one can make me sacrifice my honest conviction.

“My editorial in the American Federation plainly and forcifully sets forth my position. He who reads may read and understand. Those who have taken issue with the position therein set forth do not understand me. Those who have denounced the position I am alleged to have timed are political renegrades and discredited outcasts of labor. I do not mean that those who differ with my opinion are such, but those who have denounced me and claim that I have not set forth the facts as they really exist.” Frank H. Hitchcock, Republican national chairman, when asked as to the truth of the report, that a personal campaign was to be waged against Mr. Gompers, replied: "Nothing of the kind has been arranged.”

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