Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 36, Decatur, Adams County, 10 September 1908 — Page 3

DOCTORS mistakes *!« said often to be buried six feet under -round. But many times women call on their family physicians, suffering, as they imagine, one from dyspepsia, another from heart disease, another from liver or kidney disease, another from nervous prostration, another with pain here a id there, »nd to this way they present alike to themselves and their easy-going or overbusv doctor, separate diseases, for which he. assuming them to be such, prescribes hi- pills and potions. In reality, they are Sil only symptoms caused by some uterine gisease. The “physician, "ignorant of the ciuse of suffering, tgeps upto<treatment until large Mils are u\de. JW>jrering patient gets no wrong treatment, but probably worsT A n-r.per medicine like Dr. Bierce's FavcrTfg Fti scnpfion, directed to the cause wouff : .... the_disea.se, there: bT dispelling ail those distressing symptoms, and instituting comfort Instead of prolonged misery, ft has been well said, that "a disease known is half cured." Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is a scientific medicine, carefully devised by an experienced and skillful physician, and adapted to woman’s delicate system, It is made of native American medicinal roots and is perfectly harmless in its effects in gn~u conuitem or - the' fejna!? ' Aa'aTpowerful invigorating tonic "Favorite Prescription" imparts strength to the whole system and to the organs distinctly feminine in particular. Bor overworked. "worn-out,” run-down." debilitated teachers, milliners, dressmakers, seamstresses, " shop-girls," nouse-keepers, nursing mothers, and feeble women generally, Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is the greatest earthly boon, being unequaled as an appetizing cordial and restorative tonic. As a soothing and strengthening nervine "Favorite Prescription” is unequaled and is invaluable in allaying ana subduing nervous excitability, irritability, nervous exhaustion, nervous prostration, neuralgia, hysteria, spasms, St. Vitus’s dance, and other distressing, nervous symptoms commonly attendant upon functional and organic disease of the uterus, it induces refreshing sleep and relieves mental anxiety and despondency. Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets invigorate the stomach, liver and bowels. One to three a dose. Easy to take as candy. HAVE COMMODIOUS OFFICES. The offices of the Ward Fence factory having been moved to the Weber building at the corner of Monroe and Third streets, a few days ago, are comfortably arranged and it indeed makes beautiful and commodious quarters for the office employes of this |enterpriz#ng concern This concern is dcing a big business at present. Their output is exceedingly large for this time of the year, which is due to the fact that the people recognize the fencing and gates to be the very best on the market. o New York, Sept. 3. —In the surrogate’s court at Minoie, L. 1., today, the will of William B. Leeds, who died in Paris last spring, was filed and disposes of property valued at more than $30,000,000. The U. S. Trust company, Nonnie Stewart, Leeds and George S. Baker, of Manhattan, are named as executors. Nonnie Stewart Leeds, widow of Mr. Leeds, inherits >150,000 outright, all her late husband’s personal effects, the town house on Fifth avenue, NewYork, the stables on East Eightyeighth street, and the Newport house with its furnishings. This is to descend to the Leeds children, who are also amply provided for. To his son, Rudolph Gear Leeds, of Richmond, Ind., is left >1,000,000. If, on the death of Mr. Leeds, any child by his wife Nonnie Stewart Leeds.had attained the age of thirty-five years, said child was to receive the sum of >500,000 outright. In the event that Mrs. Leeds survived her husband he left the remainder of his property to his executors in trust, during her life. In event of any child dying during the life time of Nonnie Stewart Leeds, leaving a widow, husband or issue, sums not exceeding >500,000 to such child as appointed in his or her will shall be bequeathed out of the residuary estate. Upon the death of Nonnie Stewart Leeds the residuary estate then held in trust is to be divided into as many shares as there shall be children living. In case any heir shall attempt to break the will they are cut off entirely and their share, and threefourths of the estate is Leeds. If the son, William B. Leeds, or any issue of his shall survive the widow, the residuary estate is to be divided into two shares and three-fourths of the estate is to be set aside for William ' B. Leeds, Jr., or his issue. The will hakes no mention of Mr. Leed’s first wife, Mrs. Jeanette Irene Gear Leeds, who divorced him in 1900 and is now liviag in Richmond, Ind. His second wife, Mrs. Nonnie May Stewart Worthington. like Mr. Leeds, was a native of Richmond. Rudolph Gear Leeds, who receives >1,000,000, is the testator’s son by his first marriage and is also living in Richmond. Word re- ( ceived tonight from Richmond reported Mrs. Leeds as saying that.she had no intention of contesting the will, and her eon said he was entirely satisfied with the >I.OOO bequest. The only institution mentioned in the will is the j lying-in hospital of Manhattan, which . is left part of the residuary estate. The instrument bears date of February j o» 1966. i John Nidlinger & Son who showed j twenty-three cf their world-beater Du- j roc-Jersey hogs at the Onio State fair ] this ’reek, won every first but one j ir this class, and there were 206 en- ; tries in the Duroc class. They will ; also show at the Indiana and Mich- 3 igan State Fairs. 1

gneral services were held’ - — t-or Miss Vena Opal Butler—A Card of Thanks. The funeral of Vena Opal Butler was held from the home Thursday at 9:30 a . m. R ev . c B Dougherty I o Fremcnt, Ind., officiating. The large concourse of relatives and friends present showed the love and respect i a which she was held. The deceased wa g a devoted member of the Mt. Pleasant M, E. church and Epworth League, where she will be so sadly missed. The floral offering was beautiful and profuse. CARD OF THANKS. We desire in this way to express our gratitude to the friends and neighbors, Mt. Pleasant Epworth League, Sunday School, Ladies- Aid Society and Tribe of Ben Hur for their kindness shown during the sickness and death of our beloved daughter and sister, Vena. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Butler and family. ——o— - Chicago, September 4.—The Democratic national campaign management is greatly encouraged with the prospect cf getting in enough money to meet expenses. Without any particular effort to raise money being made, the dollars are pouring j n in away that gladdens the hearts of the men who stand responsible for the payment of all debts contracted. For the first time in the history of the party, the south is contributing, and contributing liberally. Practically every Democratic newspaper in the south is receiving volunteer subscriptions. One paper in New Orleans has forwarded nearly >B,OOO, contributed in amounts ranging from >1 to >lO and scores of other papers have already each received from >I,OOO to >4.000. “It is a new experience for the south,’’ said Josephus Daniels, the Raleigh (N. C.) editor, who is at the head of the publicity bureau of the Committee. “It never occurred to the rank and file of the Democrats of the south before that they might become financially interested in a national campaign. This year the Democrats in every southern stat are enthusiastic on the subject. It looks as though nearly every Democrat in the south who can spare a dollar will give it before election day.” The Democrats have not many newspapers in the northern states to call to their assistance in the effort to finance the campaign and so the money raising movement has taken another form in these states. Clubs, whose chief object i s the raising of money for the national organization are being formed by the hundred. The “thirty-cent” club which originated in Indiana is having a great run and there are "dollar clubs" and clubs of various other titles, all engaged in the money raising business. It is roughtly estimated at headquarters that at least 150,000 Democrats have already contributed and the movement, it is pointed out, is only fairly started. Some of the. more enthusiastic men at headquarters declare that the list of contributors will contain the names of a million men before the voting begins. This idea of popular contributions originated with Mr. Bryan, who has insisted right along that, if the movement was properly handled the number of contributors ought to exceed one million. Mr, Brayn’s idea is that every man who contributes his dollar not only assists in paying the expenses of the campaign, but becomes an investor and thereby is made a worker because he desires to realize on his investment. Constable Frank E. Smith returned last evening from Portland, where he effected a settlement with W. H. McQuistin, the exhibitor of cattle:, who drew two checks in favor of Alber A. Butler on the Franklin bank, last week without having funds in same. The checks calling for the aggregate of >17.66 were forwarded to the Franklin institution and were re- ; turned with the statement that no money was to the man's credit. An affidavit was filed before Squire James H. Smith yesterday charging McQuistin with obtaining money under false pretenses and Officer Smith proceeded to Portland yesterday, where, after locating his man he soon secured the money, McQuistin claiming that he did not know that his money had all been drawn from the bank. He was not arrested. Constable Smith failed to locate the other man for whom he possessed an affidavit alleging that he failed to pay his hoard bill to Ezra Zimmerman. George W. Cotton returned to Elkhart Friday evening after a short visit in this city. He paid a visit to his son Frank, who is in the county jail awaiting trial on a charge of issuing a fraud-■ ulent check and although he did not furnish bond for Frank s release he promised to assist him in his troubles. Frank assured his father that he had not patronized the flowing bowl since he took the cure at Plymouth, Ind., and this won the unstinted support, of bis father in his present trouble.— , Bluffton News.

Indianapolis, Sept. s.Renublican' politicians are very much concerned as to what effect the calling of the special legislature will have, coming as it does on the very eve of the election. It is supposed that the session will last about two weeks and will I cost about >300,000, beside the appropriations that the governor Insists must be made. As the first step toward the special session, Governor Hanly, following the issuance of hjs proclamation, directed that special . elections be held Thursday, Sept. 17, to elect successors to the following members of the last legislature. Senator John Benz (Dem.), Craw-1 ford, Dubois and Perry counties, deceased. Senator John C. Farber (Rep.), Clinton and Carroll, deceased. Representative John B. Faulkner (Dem.) Laporte county, resigned. Representative Frank N Wade (Dem) Posey county, resigned. Representative Oliver Car|n(iche<4 (Rep.), Delaware county, resigned. The work mapped out for them by the governor is substantially as outlined in the Democrat yesterday, viz: Passage of county option bill. i Repeal of the Vincennes law appro- . priating $120,548. Provision for handling the night rider situation other than by the military. Amendment of appropriation bill to save balances of state institutions reverting to the general fund. These unexpended balances are set forth by the governor as follows: Purdue University $21,480.00 State Normal School 87,096.29 Girls’ School 17,982.75 School for the Deaf 225,107.37 J Southeastern Hosp, for 1n5ane.500,936. ' Southeastern Hospital for Insane 500,936.37 ; Appropriations for the Andersonville monument, >10,000; Lew Wallace stat- ' ue, >5,000, and Vicksburg monument, >38,000 ar.e also substantially unexj pended. The reply of the governor to party leaders who stated their opposition to the extra session, was practically the same as stated in his adi dress to the people—the responsibility ' rests entirely with him and he could not but believe an emergency existed. There seems to have been no real necessity for a special session, at least none out of the ordinary, and one politician has expressed the general feeling by saying: “It means defeat if we do anything and defeat if we ’ don’t.” D. W. Beery, the well known horseman. of Decatur, is the receipient of r a letter which most cordially invites ( him to attend a banquet royal to be , given in honor of Michael H. Reardon ! of Indianapolis, owner of Allen WinI ter, the horse which won the >50,000 r stake race at Readville, Mass., on . August 25, 1908. The eyes of all true ' horsemen and lovers of the racing . sport are centered on the whirlwind , animal and its owner as a consequence , of the record breaking time it made and the people cf Indiana are espec- ( ially proud of same. The banquet will be given this evening beginning at eight o’clock, at the Claypool ho- ’ tel. The affair will be delightful indeed and will cost but five dollars a ( plate. The letter closes by saying: We sincerely hope you will attend and assist in extending to Mr. Reardon and Lou McDonald the driver, of Al- - Winter, a royal welcome and reJ ception. Yours truly, S. R. Holt, C. O. Chambers, . Portland, Ind., Sept. 4. —The nomit nation of Nathan H. Baker, of this , city, at Indianapolis, on Thursday night, as the Independence candidate for congress from the Eighth district, puts Portland more in the limelight as the home of candidates, there now .being three candidates for congress, land one for governor, calling this city itheir home. The nomination of Baker, who is a nephew of Senator Hawkins, the Republican candidate, further complicates the political situation in the Eighth district, as the Independence party was not expected to enter the district fight. Nathan H. Baker was born in this city September 13, 1868, his parents being David V. Raker and Jane C. Hawkins Baker. In 1884, he became a telegraph operator, working at this trade and acting as station agent for various lines in Kansas, Missouri, Texas. lowa, Washington and Oregon. In 1892, he returned to ths city and entered the real estate business. In 1899, he was appointed to a clerkship in the Washington, D. C., postoffice, where in 1900 he passed a civil service examination and wag appointed superintendent of letter carriers, later resigning this position to he appointed superintendent of special delivery. Bluffton, Ind., Sept. 6— Mrs. Aaron Guess died at three o’clock from catarrh of the stomach following an op- • eration which failed to bring relief. , She had been married to Mr. Guess , but six months. By a former mar- ; riage she leaves five sons, the children ( of W. M. Brickley. Mrs. Guess was forty-two years of age. The remains ] will be taken to Markle for burial. ! Messrs. Baumgartner and Mishand, i of Berne, are in the city on business, <

Rev. Richard Snetnagle, wife and son, who for the past month have enjoyed a most delightful visit with relatives in lowa, returning Thursday, were accorded a royal reception at the parsonage Friday evening. The event was carefully planned a n dcleverly executed a s an agreeable surprise on the able minister. About forty members of the congregation rushed into the parsonage, completely surprising ' the minister,who was at a loss to know i what occasioned the defcnonstraiion and after recovering from the excitement the choir introduced the musical 1 program by celever rendition of beau- 1 tiful and appropriate songs. Hon. C. J.Lutz was detailed to make the speech of welcome and in eloquent language he welcomed the pastor and family back to their midst. The attorney reiterated the fact that while he was sadly missed during his absence, the congregation was indeed glad that he enjoyed a vacation from his arduous duties. Rev. Spetnagle responded and in a few well chosen words, expressed the thankfulness of himself and familj for the loving kindness extended. The Misses Pansy Bell and Lucile Hale entertained at a china shower Friday evening in honor of Miss Marie Beery at the home of the former. When the guests arrived they were met at the door and each one was presented with a piece of cheese cloth, which they were to hem and put their name on. These were presented to Miss Beery as lunch cloths. After this came a guessing contest. Each present was wrapped up and numbered and the guests were to guess what each contained. Miss Frances Merryman won the first prize which was a beautiful Menuate spoon, which she presented to Miss Beery, and the booby prize was won by Miss Beery. A delicious luncheon followed, which was enjoyed by all. The guests were the members of Menu-Ate Clueb. On Friday night at the commodious and beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. James Hurst, on west Monroe street, Mrs. Hurst gave one of her delightful dinners to a number of invited friends in honor of Rev. Stangle and family, who leave for conference next Tuesday morning. Those present to enjoy the rich repast, th® social chat and sweet songs were the Misses Edna May and Opal Fisher, of Eaton, Ind.’, Mrs. Rev. 'William Fisher, Albert Katterheinrick, wife and son, Jesse Hurst and wife, and the Rev. Stangle and family. At nine o’clock the parties departed for their homes, wishing the host and hostess many such occasions ; o’ ripened Christian joy. A surprise party was giveen last Wednesday evening On Velma Len- ' hart, daughter of E. B. Lenhart. They have been living in the country for some time, but moved back to town Thursday, so the following young people arranged a surprise in her honor: Misses Ethel Hawkins, Dale Payne, ' Gladys Sprange, Stella Barber, Mae Schilling, Pearl Miller, Mary Miller, Mary Meyers. Eloise France, Laura ' Sprunger, Grace Zerkle, Laura Wolfe, Elmo Payne, Iva Fuhrman and Ada ' Schoaf, and Messrs Roy Johnson, Herbert Zerkle, ,“Ray Smith, ’FTloytt Davis, Howard Miller, E. M. Fairchild, Floyd Stierk, Owen Johnson, James Meyers, David Meyers, Chas, Sprague, Willard Boyd, Glen Calderwood. Wm. McCullough, Lewis Miller, Calvin Meyers, Perry Smith. Rolla Coppock, Ira Fuhrmann, Daniel Railing, Herman Johnson, Orval Lenhart, Henry Graber nad N. F. Lenhart. Music and games furnished amusement for the guests after which a delicious luncheon was served. John J. McGraw, manager of the New York Giants, declares that the owners of his team will clear >200,000 this season. He bases his calculations upon the gate receipts already taken in and those expected during the team's series of 22 home games beginning Sept. 8. It is known that the receipts of the Pittsburg New York series of July’ 24 to 28 were up to that time the largest ever. They were, however, eclipsed by the GiantCub Chicago series. Additional seating capacity at the polo grounds in New York have now brought their capacity up to 25.000 and estimated receipts are to bring the team’s earnings to >200,000. About ten days ago we gave an account of the arrest of Charles Painter. of Willshire, by a U. S. revenue officer, for operating a blind tiger in that “dry” town. It waff alleged that one Joseph Trainer, a harness maker in that town had given the “tip” which led to Painter’s arrest, but that gentleman vigorously and emphatically neieg any part in the affair. Joseph is a good hearted soul, and the last person we know of whom any one would maliciously wrong and from inquiries made we believe in his innocence and are glad to say so. Perhaps the trial of Painter will bring out the real facts in the case. It is not believed there ever was a man who had any dry goods bills to pay the first three months of his married life. Brides usually get enough to last them a year. (

The September term of the Adams ! circuit court convened at nine o'clock | Monday morning and Judge Merryman I proceeded to arrange tne preliminaries I for a busy term. Business was trans-1 acted a® follows: Millard McGath et al vs. Mary E.* McGath et al, partition and injunction, I appearance by Hooper & Lenhart for I Sholty and Meyers, rule to answer. Berne Lumber Co. vs. Peter D Roth et al, mechanics' lien, cause dismissed and costs paid. Bank of Berne vs. Luther and William Lehman, notes >125, dismissed and costs paid. Edward L. Arnold et al petition for drain, proof of service filed, finding that each and all persons named in petition have been notified properly. Cause ordered docketed. ■William Fleetwocd vs. Julia A, and Benj. Allen, note >l5O, dismissed and costs paid, Frank O. Martin et al, drain, report of drainage commissioners filed. A similar report was also filed in the Sylvester C. Tinkham et al drain. Orrin D. Bleakiey vs. Central Western OU company, note >120,000 and receivership, final report filed and receiver discharged. 'William 11. Cadwell vs. Universal Oil company et al, William Heller receiver, final report approved and receiver discharged. Real estate transfers are as follows: Marie Zaugg et al to Orville Heller. | lot 14, Preble $975. Decatur ceme-1 tery Ass’n to Benj. F. Butler lot 484 for >3B, to J. E. Butler lot 464 for >4O; Henry Heideman 100 acres i a Washington township, >4,000. Maggie Vesey to John Badders lot 19, Monroe, >BS. Marriage licenses were issued to Russell Andrews, 23, a laborer and May Elzey, 19, both of this county; Grover Liby, 24, a farmer, to Lizzie Hilge, 22. PROBATE AFFAIRS. The clerk’s report and action was approved in the estate and will of Abram Steudler,William J. Craig, John A. Anderson, Mary Brickley, William ( R. Kirchner, which were filed during vacation.

t C. D. Lewton, administrator of the ( L. W. Lewton estate and David Zehr, executor of the Cary E, Irwin will filed inventories, which were approved. r 1 The clerk filed his report and the >- letters were confirmed in the following guardianships: Catherine Eiting guardian for Agnes E. Eiting, et al; g A. B. Bailey, guardian, for Frances ’ Kessler; Clara Anderson, guardian for a Catharine and Joseph Anderson. a George C. McCune, guardian for For- ’ est McCune, filed an inventory, A M. Neuenschwander, guardian 5 for Lydia M. Neuenschwander et al, ’ filed a current report and was authorized to continue management for one year. i 1 Charles F. Lee, guardian for Mahala Magner, a person of unsound mind, filed a current report and safe was api proved. Edwin Heller, guardian for Aurilla ! and Claud Studler, filed final report * as to former and current report as ' to latter and both were approved. Mary Bremerkamp. guardian for ' Joseph Bremerkamp, filed her current ' port. i : F. J. Shepherd, guardian for Ray- ' mond French, filed his final report which was allowed and he was discharged. Hoper and Lenhart filed a new case entitled the Keubler & Moltz Co. vs. Frederick Huffman, suit on account, demand >275. A marriage license was issued to Ray Duff, aged twenty-two, a school teacher, son of James M. Duff, to Mabel Kerr, aged twenty, daughter of W. M. Kerr. W. W. Briggs, receiver for the Central Western Oil company, has filed his final and first report, showing assets to be >63,000. The judgment was for >BI,OOO. The suit was filed by Orrin D. Blakely. Benjamin F. Brown et al have sold to John J. Hocker 160 acres in Monroe township for >13,000. Geo. W. j Alexander sold 40 acres in St. Marys township to W. H. Alexander for >2,000. ; Workmen have completed leveling the lawn at the Dr. Boyers, corner of I Third and Monroe street.

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Sunday neon when reports from the Elzey home to the effect that Milo, the youngest member of the family, had finally passed away, rumored through the streets of the city, an expression of profound sorrow characterized the visage of every person who was informed of the sorrowful news. I t is seldom indeed that a boy cf such tender years gains the popularity among young and old, rich and poor, as did Milo. He has been held in the high esteem of all. Not only has he been industrious, honest, popular and trustworthy, but during the course of his young life he has been devoted to his mother in, a true loving way, for which, if for no other reason, he has won the admiration of his every acquaintance. W’hen but a mere chap, Milo was employed as clerk and delivery boy at the Hower and Hower grocery. His sterling I worth and honesty of principles soon j became known and he was steadily advanced, never betraying in the least the confidence reposed in him. A few years ago he accepted a position, as bus driver for L. A. Holthouse and in this capacity was faithful and efficient. Several months ago, the youth, while alighting from the vehicle, struck his knee against the hub of the wheel and as a consequence a tubercular condition soon developed, causing alarm among his many friends. In an effort to effect relief he went to Mt. Clemens, Mich., where for several weeks he was given treatment, returning slightly improved. He was home but a few days, however, until he sustained a fall and from that time he has gradually declined, his case becoming extremely serious a few weeks ago. Having been accorded all treatments known to medical science without avail, it was advised and submitted to that an operation was the only means by which the boy’s life could possibly be saved. Drs. C. S. and D. D. Clark and J. M. Miller amputated his left leg yesterday shortly before noon, and Milo died a few moments afterward. When the leg was amputated no blood whatever was in evidence and it was known that the spark of life could remain but a very short time, and Milo passed calmly and peacefully into eternity. It is sad indeed that one possessed of such honorable qualifications should be plucked from a loving mother and brothers and sisters, when in mere boyhood but the grim reaper in his deadly sweep, without regard to these, takes the flower from many a home. The writer having been an acquaintance of the deceased during the most, of his life knows that the departed youth has lived a busy and honorable career one which should afford consolation to the bereaved relatives. Surviving besides the mother are one brother, Forrest, of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. William Shackley, of Berne, and Mrs. Charles Ulman, the father having preceded Milo to the great beyond. The funeral services were held from the house Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, burial to take place at Maplewood cemetery. Bluffton. Ind., Sept 6. —While the family of James DeWitt, a prominent contractor, were on the streets, burglars entered their residence and thoroughly ransacked the house. Beds were tor nup, drawers pulled out and bureaus upset in the search for money. A few household articles were missing, a o money being found on the premises.

G. D. Shigley and R. D. Marshall and their wives arrived home last night from a trip through the east. They visited Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Toronto, Canada, and many other points of interest. At Toronto they saw the big Candian exposition, which is now in full swing and they pronounce it one of the greatest shows they have ever seen. —Bluffton News. Mr. and Mrs. Cap Hildenbrand spent Sunday in Bluffton, being called there by the sickness of Mrs. Hildenbrand’s father, Mr. T. W. Archbold, also her sister, Miss Esteila who is suffering with fever.

The warm sunshine of today has dissippated the chilly weather to some extent, and made it much more pleasant to the thin blooded people who have been suffering for the last few days.