Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 43, Decatur, Adams County, 5 November 1908 — Page 6

A merry crowd of young people drove to the Alphonse Kohne farm south of town last Thursdny and had an old-fashioned Halloween party. Tao members of the Y. L. E. had arranged the affair and invited their gentlemen friends. The crowd met at the home of Miss Ida Kohne, and went out in a large hack. Several of the young ladleg went out In the afternoon and arranged the house and prepared a big supper. The house looked very pret- j t7 decorated with pumpkins, corn stalks and Japanese lanterns. Various Halloween games were played, and part of the time was spent in dancing. Music was furnished by Fred Schurger. Late in the evening the guests were called into the din-1 ing room where they beheld the table j laden with everything to eat inagin-! able, to which all did justice. The boys all had a chance to see how their future wife could cook. At a late hour they returned to the city, every one voting the girls entertainers of | the first class, as the affair WS3 err- j ried out in great style. Those present were the Misses Stella Bremer- j kamp, Edna Ehinger, Louisa Brake, Ida and Bertha Kohne. Margaret Center, Ode and Lettie Fullenkamp, Amelia Weber and Rose Voglewede, Messrs Ed, Gus, Willie and Frank Johns, Chas. Lose, Geo. Cramer, Frank Sanders, Lawrence Kleinhenz, Fred Fullenkamp, Fred Schurger, Otto Wemhoff and Frank Schurger, of Delphos, Ohio.

Peeply interested financially in, and business manager of the Twentieth Century Printing and Publishing company, of Denver, Colo., Charles Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Shafer Peterson. of this city, has engaged more extensively in the publishing business, his latest venture being the publishing of a magazine known as The Western Land and Investment Journal, whch deals with investments in land. The journal is well edited, has an attractive appearance and has every quality necessary to make It a winner. Such entertaining and educating subjects as “Grand Lake, on the Moffat Road,'* which is beautifully illustrated, are ably discussed by writers of note in this periodica! and its value to a community is well worth the consideration of the people. Mr. Peterson, as a business man, has developed into one of the foremost of his vocation. He not only is the sole proprietcr of the new magazine the second issue of which has just reached this city, hut he possesses the controlling interest In the Twentieth Century Publishing Co., which meant the expenditure of a neat sum of money. Charles, who enjoys the fellowship of a Urge circle of Decatur friends, is prospering in the west. He is the possessor of a beautiful home, well located, and has accumulated a neat fortune. Decatur people wlil gladly receive the news of his progress. o Grandmother Wians, mother of Mrs. John Coffee, of Tenth street, is lying at her home hovering between life and death as the result of a broken j hip she sustained recently by falling j forcihlv tc the sidewalk. Eighty-seven years of age, she was walking to the rear f the lot when she lost her balance and her tottering form was hurled to the ground. She was carried so the house where an examination disclosed the fact that her hip was broken. The aged lady is graduallv crowing weaker, and there is no chance whatever tor her recovery. In 'act her demise is momentarily expected. The aged lady, who is also the m <her of Mrs. Matthias Sch’fei of this city, was bom and raised in Germany. She has, however, madi her home with Mrs. Coffee for many years, and is probably the oldest citizen of the county. Her husband died many years ago. and it is but a question of time until she will also pass into eternity. —-o A traveling salesman died very suddenly. His relatives telegraphed the undertaker to make a wreath, the ribbon to be extra wide, with the inscrip- 1 tlon “Rest in Peace" on both sides and (if room) “We Shall Meet In Heaven.” The undertaker was out of town, the story goes, and his new assistant handled the Job. It was a Bt art ling floral piece which turned up at the funeral. The ribbon was extra wide and bore the Inscription: “Rest In Peace on Both Sides and if There is Room We Shall Meet in Heaven.” George Poffenberger met with an unusual mishap Saturday evening when his right eye bunted in his head but unlike most people George will be able to replace it with just ag good an eye as the one he lost. The eye that bursted was a glass eye and will be replaced with a new one which George has ordere and the principal inconvenience is in the delay. The glass eyes are very thin and the one which bursted for George caved in on the inner side. He said that it felt like an explosion in his head. He had to go to a doctor to have it removed and is wearing a shield over the socket until the new eye arrives—Bluffton News.

Mrs. John Eiting died quite suddenly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Casper Lang jn this city at about 6:45 Thursday night. The aged lady had been in poor health for some time but though quite feeble was not believed to be in a serious condition. At about 4:30 she and her husband were seated in the living room at the f-acg home and were saying over their prayers, when Mrs. Eiting was | suddenly seized with a fainting attack .falling forward. She was cared for at once, and a physician summoned, I and although she regained consciousness, she could not rally her strength and death came at the hour mentioned. Gertrude Rahe Eiting was a native of Minster, Ohio, ooming here to make her home with her children about two years ago. She was a splendid lady, and her age at death was seventy-one years, eleven months and eleven days. She is survived by her husband, who is eighty years cld, and by six children, Mesdames Casper Lang, J. H. Bremerkamp, Carrie Ehinger, Dan M. Niblick of this city and two sons, Frank and John Eiting, of Minster, Ohio. One daughter, Mrs. John Poenining died about two years ago, shortly after which sad event Mr. and Mrs. Eiting came here to live. The cause of her death is given as cerebral congestion. The funeral party left here over the G. R. & I. Saturday morning for Minster, Ohio, where the services were held at 8:30 Monday morning.

One of the most sensational cross complaints ever recorded in the Adams county court house was filed Friday by Peterson & Moran,who represent Wilhelm Gallmeyer, of Preble township, In a suit to set aside a contract which, it Is alleged was signed by Wilhelm subsequent to a misrepresentation of Conrad Gallmeyer and which caused the former to lose about $5,000 which had been willed to him by his mother. As stated in the complaint, Mrs. Wilhelmina Gallmeyer, a resident of Preble township, prior to her death, bequeathed all of her real and personal property, including an eighty acre farm and sl,500 worth of personal property to her youngest son, Wilhelm, providing in the will that he pay the remaining brothers and sisters sums aggregating in all to $2,500. The 'will was duly probated after her death, occurring about one year ago. The heirs of the decedent were dissatisfied with the disposition of the property, and a contract was prepared by which Wilhelm Gallmeyer was to give up the farm and personal property which was willed to him and make an equal division of same among his brothers and sisters. In this contract, a brother, Conrad Gallmeyer, appointed himself as trustee to make the division. Wilhelm had advertised a sale of the personal property and on the day of the sale, Conrad, before the commencement of same demanded that Wilhelm sign the contract. It is alleged by the complaint that Wilhelm could not read the contract, as he could only read In German and asked his brother what was contained therein. The com- ! plaint further alleges that Con-ad said it was a paper calling for his appointment of trustee to receive the money with which to pay the bequests of his brothers and sisters In the will, and he signed it and Immediately after which Conrad Gallmeyer took charge of the Bile, etc. Wilhelm refused to abide by the contract and Conrad filed suit In the Adams circuit court to compel him to do so. Peterson & Moran however, have filed a cross complaint which charges fraud, deceit a”d misrepresentation, in getting the signature of Wilhelm Gallmeyer. The latter has also Instituted suit for the return of the $1,500 obtained by Conrad Gallmeyer from the sale and appropriated to his own use. Tb*- promises to be a hard fought case

Indianapolis, Oct 30. —Mrs W. S. Major of Shelbyville was an-nuced as the newly elected preside’ - ♦ of the Indiana State Federation of Women’s Clubs at the closing session of the annual convention, held last night in the Claypool Hotel. The repo * made by Mrs. R. T. Miller, of South Bend, as chairman of the election board, which also included Mrs. S E Perkins and Mrs. Cora Barnett of ’ndianapolls, gave Mrs. Major the over Mrs. Grace Julian Clarke of T-d!an-apolis, her only opponent so- *h organization’s highest office Mrs. Clarke’s name had been offe —d over her protest by a number of he' friends. Mrs. William Conrad of Warsaw, was named as first vice president over Mrs. Mary Atwood of Howell M s. Ida Kahn Tannebaum of Craws--d-ville.

XVO.UU louucuttum Ul vlan 1 "I VI lit;, and Mrs. E. J. Robinson of ’rdisnapolis. Miss Harriet Conlogue of Ken-1 dallville was elected second ’''w nresident by defeating Mrs. Eva Rohbock, of Wabasb, and Mrs. Ochiltree, of Connersville. Mrs. N. T. Anderson, ofQ castle, as recording secretary, Miss '"""mentine Welsert, of Vincennes, as corresponding secretary. Miss S'bra Ann Prallck of South Bend as f deration secretary, Mrs. Craigie 0- 'O'chell of Bedford aa auditor and Mrs. I. N.

Taylor, of Fort W T ayne. as treasurer, were selected without opposition. From the list of fourteen candidates the following eight directors were elected: Mrs. O. P. Kinsey, of Valparaiso: Mrs. E. B. Hyatt, of Washington; Mrs. W. S. Johnson, of Indianapolis; Mrs. F. L. Saylor, of Elwood; Mrs. J. V. Mitchell, of Martinsville; Mrs. L. J, Cox, of Terre Haute; Mrs. Aftce N. Mununert, of Goshen, and Mrs. J. F. Mitchell, of Greenfield. The feature of the closing session was an address, “Literature and the Community,” delivered by Prof. S. H. Clark, university of Chicago. Mrs. E. E. Mummert, as chairman of the committee on resolutions, offered a report which praised the outgoing officers for their successful work. The minutes of the convention were read and approved. Before adjournment the newly elected officers were introduced.

In the Edward L. Arnold et al petition for drain, the drainage commissioners filed their report and assessments. James C. Harmon, administrator of the Sarah Jane Harmon estate, filed proof of notice of final settlement, approved, and administrator discharged. A marriage license was issued to August L. Lepper, 26, a boiler maker, at Fort Wayne, to Sophia Hcckemeyer, 27, daughter of Charles Hockerneyer of Root township. Real estate transfers: Andrew J. Pyle to William F. Pyle, 40 acres in Wabash township $1,600; L. B. Lindsey et al to H. L. Warner, 5 acres in St. Marys township, quiet title deed; D. D. Blackman to A. O. Mason et al, lots 10, 11, 12, Ceylon, S4OO.

Elijah Krick, many years a resident of Adams county, was called by the angel of death yesterday morning at 4:30 o’clock and thus another of the county’s respected citizens is taken from our midst. Born in Pennsylvania February 4, 1836, he moved to Adams county. Union township, when but twelve years of age, where he has since resided. September 15, 1859, he was united in marriage to Louise Tague, Van Wert county, Ohio, and to this union were born nine children, six of whom are living, as follows: Mrs. William Drake, Mrs. G. Campbell, Mrs. Derllng Frlsinger, Mrs. Charles Hahn, Dennison Krick and Mrs. Harman Wroth. The decedent had passed his seventy-second milestone and of late years had enjoyed good health. However, inflammation of the bowels and euphrltis developed which soon made his sickness dangerous, medical aid did not have the desired effect and the pioneer passed into eternity. The funeral services will be held from Clark’s Chapel tomorrow, leaving the home at 1:00 p. m. sun time. Rev. West, of Monroeville, will officiate. o IN MEMORIAM.

Whereas, The Lord by His divine wisdom has seen fit to remove from our midst Bro. Robison Peeples, who has been an active and devoted member of the Union Chapel U. B. Aid Society, who was always punctual in attendance and inspiring and cultivating in his conversation leading to a higher and better life with sympathy for the afflicted and encouragement for the depressed, practicing at all times what he taught, Be it resolved. That we hold in memory the devoted Christian life he led his loyalty to the church always willing to aid in all Christian work. That we extend to his bereaved wife and daughter our sincere sympathies in the loss of a kind and loving husband and father; That a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes, a copy each be banded the bereaved wife and daughter and a copy each be given the city dailies for publication. Mrs. Ben Pillars, Mrs. Ross Wolfe, Mrs. Homer Lower, Committee. Conrad Brake, the veteran democrat and one of the pioneer citizens of this community, was eighty-two years old Saturday. Notwithstanding his four score and two years, he is still able to hustle around about as well as any of the younger fellows and Bryan, Marshall and Adair have had no more faithful campaigner than Mr. Brake. He believes they will win at tomorrow’s election and will he on hands to receive the news.

Don’t forget the box social at the C B. L. of I. hall this evening. A good time will be in store for all who attend. Everybody Invited. William T. Allen, of Coal City, 111., returned to his home this morning after making an over Sunday visit i with his uncle, Theodore Kennedy. | Mr. and Mrs. Emmett McLean, of Las egas, Nevada, and Mrs. Catherine McLean and daughter Jessie spent the day at Hesse Castle with Mrs. H. Cibaoii.

A serious runaway occurred near Honduras in the west part of the county, Sunday evening, and as a result several people were more or less seriously injured. John W. Parrish of near Honduras, and his family including his wife and two children were driving along the road when they met an automobile. Mr. Parrish’s horse became unmanageable and ran away, throwing the occupants out. The little daughter was the most seriously hurt, receiving a severe gash three and one-half inches long on her forehead and rendering hgr unconscious. Dr. D. D. Clark of this cfcjr was summoned and the child was still so stunned that he dressed and sewed the wound without giving an anaesthetic. Mrs. Parrish was also badly bruised and another child, just a baby, received a bad cut and several bruises. However the only serious injury was the one to the little girl, and the full extent of her wounds can be told in a few days. The auto belonged to a Monroe man, who was not to blame in any way, and who stopped his car at once and hastened to the aid of the injured, conveying them home in his machine and assisting in every way possible to their relief. The accidet happened at about six o’clock. T. R. Moore received a telegram this afternoon from his daughter-in-law, at Phoenix, Arizona, stating that his son, Charles Mocre, is very sick and that a letter, giving details will arrive soon. Mr. Moore is not sure as to the cause, but a few days ago received a letter stating that Charles had been quite badly hurt. He is a rural route carrier and in delivering mail uses a motor cycle. About ten days ago while on his route, a dog ran out in the road and got in front of the cyele, throwing him several feet, and quite badly injuring him. It is supposed that bis present illness comes from that fall and it is feared that the results may he serious from the telegram received today. Mr. Moore hag many friends here who hope to receive better news within a few dayß.

At the Monroe street home of Mrs. Mary Bremerkamp occurred the marriage of her daughter. Miss Frances, Saturday afternoon at 4:36 o’clock to Mr. Roy Mustard, of Ada, Ohio. Decorations, beautlfuland profuse, added to the splendor of the occasion and the impressive ceremony was cleverly performed by Dr. C. B Wilcox. The bride, gowned in a beautiful London smoke dress, silk mull waist with gloves and hat to match, was at her best, while the groom was attended in the conventional black. Ferns, palms, carnations and roses constituted the decorations. Immediately after the ceremony, the guests, consisting only of the immediate family of the bride and intimate friends of •She grom, repaired to the dining hall, where a sumptuous wedding dinner wag served by the Misses Kate Bremerkamp and Pearl Baumgartner. The newly wedded couple left Saturday evening at 5:30 o'clock for Ada, Ohio, via Port Wayne, where they will make their home and where a furnished home awaited their arrival. The bride is one of Decatur’s respected young ladies, has been employed at the Citizens’ Telephone company office and is loved by all who know her. The groom is agent for the Pennsylvania railroad company at Ada, Ohio, but will, in the spring, move upon an eighty acre farm near Ada, which his father gave to him a few days ago. The well wishes of all are extended to the happy couple.

Joseph Bremerkamp vs. Mary Bremerkamp, for removal of guardian, appearance by D. D. Heller for defendant and ruled to answer. Cora Baumgartner vs. William Baumgartner, divorce, answer filed by prosecuting attorney, H. B. Heller. Charles Page vs. Christens R. Niblick, administratrix, claim $8,600, cause assigned to Hon. John F. LoFollette, of Portland. Appearance by D. E. Smith for ’plaintiff. Real estate transfers: John C. P. Nash et al to Abe Lebont, 40 acres In Jefferfeon township, $3,400; Decatur cemetery association to E. M. Bchnita, lot 528, Decatur cemetery, $88.40; E. B. Lenhart, guardian to James C. Moses et al, 20 acres in St. Marys, quiet title deed $500; Henry Meyer et al to J. C. Moses, same land $1,350; David M. Ttester and Viola May to Remple, 40 acres in Jefferson township, S3OO.

— George Bruhn was granted his first naturalization papers this afternoon giving him the legal right to vote at i Tuesday’s election. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1875 and came here in 1890. I I Otto Mumma, who lost his grip at Fort Wayne last week, it having been stolen by a stranger, has recovered his clothing, but the Fort Wayne police have been unable to locate the thief. —Bluffton Banner.

Mrs. Philamon Ford, of Geneva,who visited three weeks at Lawreneeville, Illinois, with her daughter, Mrs Harry Hubbard, remained over night Fridaj at the home of her brother, Emory Shepherd. North Pleasant street. Mrs, Ford returned Saturday to her home at Geneva. —Portland Sun. Because her husband in his anger broke one of he r fingers, Mrs. William Day, of South Bend, had him arrested on a charge of assault and battery and pleaded with Judge Feldman to s»}ntence him to jail for 100 days. This the court refused to do and the woman had to be content with seeing her husband go to jail for fifteen days. Mrs. Catherine McLean entertained at a 6 o’clock dinner last evening in honor of her son, Mr. Emmett McLean atid wife, of Lesdezes, Nevada. The dinner was served in three courses and was simply fine. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. McLean of Lesdezes Nevada, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Colchin, Mrs. Mary Wemhoff. Misses Stella Wemhoff. Celestia Wemhoff and Jessie .vleLean, Messrs. Walter and Otto Wemhoff of this city.

Mrs. Earl Taylor returned to her home at Portland, Oregon, this morning. She was called here by the death of her father, Jacob Mangold. She was accompanied as far as Fort Wayne by her sister, Kate Mangold. Mabel Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Ritenour, died this morning at 10:30 o’clock from dropsy of the heart. Thp funeral services will be held from the German Reformed church Thursday morning, leaving the house at 9:30 and arriving at the church at 10 o’clock. Rev. Hessert will officiate. The smoker at headquarters was well attended and every one showed the right kind of enthusiasm and each speaker was chereed again and again. Eloquent addresses were made by Dore Erwin, Dan Erwin, Henry Krick, C. J. Lutz and W. H. Fledderjohann. The Decatur Glee Club sang several campaign songs that were well received. Bill Burgan was seen going up the street today carrying an oil stove. When asked what he was going to do with it he replied that he had been bothered with “cold feet” since placing some money on Watson for governor. He hoped the oil stove would warm them up. He was told to get a base burner to use when the returns commenced coming in tomorrow night, as a little oil stove would never answer the purpose.—Bluffton Banner.

Richard Pennington received word Saturday evening that his mother residing at Paris, 11!.. was ill and not expected to survive the night. Mr. Pennington left on the first train for the home of his aged mother. She fell while at her home a few months ago and broke her hip. This injury has never healed and is the direct cause of her serious illness. No word has been received from Mr. Pennington today regarding her condition, but it is expected at any time. —Bluffton Banner. The club women of Chicago are puzzled over the question of a lawful costume for working women. They point out that only a little while ago a woman in Chicago was arrested and fined for wearing trousers while making an honest living as a hod carrier. Now they are Infoinied that there has been a raling In the postofflee department holding that women employed as mail carriers must wear trousers. There is a movement on foot to send a delegation to Washington for the purpose of consulting President Roosevelt on the subject—Bluffton Banner. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schieferstein and children have returned to Fort Wayne. They were here attending the golden wedding anniversary of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Schieferstein, of Root township, which was celebrated last Sunday. While you are waiting on the election returns, you can enjoy a delightful forty minutes by dropping into the New Grand theater. The proprietors, Messrs. Miller and Fristoe, have secured extra good films for this occasion and the music will be espec ially good tonight. Everybody goes to the Grand.

A. Van Camp and daughter Ida, accompanied by J. C. Leiter and family. made a trip Sunday in Mr. Van 'Camps Thomas Flyer to Rochester, | Ind. They returned Monday. The trip covered a distance of 170 miles along which were found numerous hills as well as a considerable quan-l tity of fresh gravel. However, the I monster machine made an average speed of 20 miles per hour without a single accident to mar the pleasure of the trip. Raymond Knoff. of Chicago, is in the /city. He came home fbr (the election as this is hia first vote. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dideon returned to their home at Briant this afternoon after a pleasant visit with relatives. S. A. M. Butcher returned to his home at Geneva this morning after attending to business here last evening.

The most disgraceful affray which has occurred in Decatur for many years wag that of this morning when Jack Augustus, a young man of questionable repute, struck and knocked forcibly to the ground, his brother Samuel, the latter sustaining an ugly wound above the left eye and other injuries which may prove serious. Samuel Augustus was walking southward on Second street when his brother walked sneakingly up behind him and without a moment’s warning struck him in the back and followed with three seevre blows in his face while the former was lying in the street. Blocd oozed from the injured man's mouth and nose as he told of the enmity his brother had for him. because of the fact that he (Samuel) had bought his father’s property and as a consequence Jack, who had lived with his father, was forced to find shelter elsewhere. Marshal Bohnke arrested the man, and if reports in regard to his brother’s condition are true and in consideration of the premeditation with which the deed was committed and the severity of same, the serious charge of assault and battery with intent to kill may be instituted against the young desperado. The indignity cf all who witnessed the affair has been aroused, and they will see that the intruder is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Marshal Bohnke filed an affidavit against Augustus in Squire Smith’s court and he was fined $5 and costs after pleading guilty. He Is trying to secure bond. Tax paying is over, unless you was careless enough to allow your fall installment to become delinquent. County Treasurer Lachot says that his office was busy from 6:30 o'clock Monday morning until ten last night and over $20,000 was taken in, a total of over $50,000 since Saturday morning. There will be few delinquents this fall, in fact it seems to have been a record breaking season for this line, for, excepting a few receipts in Decatur, the county was practically cleaned up and John wore a broad smile> this morning. The fact is accounted for because the people have learned that the tax must be paid within the specified time and the penalty is a heavy one.

John Weaver has been granted letters as administrator of the Eldridge Weaver estate and filed his bond which was approved. Cora Baumgartner was granted a divorce from Wiiliam Baumgartner, the evidence being heard Monday evening. Mrs. Baumgartner was given the custody and possession of the minor child. Judgment for costs was rendered against the defendant. A marriage license has been granted Joseph Lengerich, 30, a farmer of this township, and Clara Tonnellier. 22, daughter of Jonh Tonnellier, of Root township. Reports from the precincts over the county show that a full vote will be polled and that Adams county will show up with an old time Democratic majority. The Misses Mae and Clara Ehler, Blanch Coneaut and Clove Studabaker have returned to their homes at Bluffton. after a pleasant visit with Miss Bessie Baumgartner. Don’t forget the rummage sale being conducted by the Methodist ladies at the mayor’s office corner of Madison and Third streets. This sale will continue for ten days.

You can purchase all kinds of articles at the rummage sale at the mayor’s office, given by the Methodist ladies. Remember this sale is run for charity so give the ladies a call. Mrs. Chris Vogt will have a display of burnt wood at her home Wednesday afternoon to which she invites the public. Quite a display of her work is in the True and Runyon window. The funeral of Mr. Elijah Krick was held at Clark’s Chapel this afternoon at 2:00 p. m. Quit® a large crowd were present to pay their last respects to the deceased. Rev. Weis of Monroeville officiated. Miss Electa Glancey went to Fort Wayne this morning to make a short, visit with relatives. Mr. Max Romberg who ha« been working in Chicago, returned home this morning to vote. Frank Barthell, who has been working at Cleveland for seve r £tl weeks returned home yesterday to vote. Mrs. Chas. Briton, of Ohio, changed cars here this morning enroute to Vicksburg, Mich., to visit relatives. Fred Huffman and his force of workmen went to Berne this morning to resume work on the macadam road he is building there. O, N. Snellen went south on his re S' ular business trip this morning. Ho came home to vote. Mrs. Dick Townsend, of Peoria, ni - ls in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. G. Gregory. #