Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 44, Decatur, Adams County, 12 November 1908 — Page 3

a A Square Deal Pnt W««red you when you buy Dr. Pierve’e s :ncs—for ail the ingredi-uncWLk-ing into tbem * re P rint «* on >i | e wra P pers an<l tbeir fornl ulas a? Basted under oath as being complete it You know just what you are d 3| f or and that the ingredients are ft"® Nature’s laboratory, being the most valuable native lfte roots found growing in our ‘he fores potent tocure tbe most p ■L »oinNl s as*r> l ilJTUlirt Ngt a drop ■W.. • ttolr £pmDvsiik,rf r - tgept is used both Tor ex■P"j '■ ,ur- serving the medicinal ? ibis agent possesses ’ i^Kicmediol^ 8 ' properties of Itsbwn. [■,, most valuable antiseptic and antinutritive and soothing demuiplays an important part in '" Golden Medical Discovery in lichKure of indigestion, dyspepsia and stomach, attended by sour risings, 1 k foul breath, coated tongue, he ■\ppetite. gnawing feeling in stom- • ■ Ki'iousness and Kindred derangeo f the stomach, liver and bowels. curing all the above distressing al< Bents, the "Golden Medical Discovery ” Benecific !or ai ‘ diseases of the mucous ff '«9Sranis. as catarrh, whether of the Passages or of the stomach, bowels organs. Even in its ulcerative ns ML it will vield to this sovereign remuse be persevered in. In Chronic "■rrhof the Nasal passages, it is well, 'eaiK taking the "Golden Medical Diss the necessary constitutional ‘■mcnt. to cleanse the passages freely ca ®or three times a day with Dr. Sage's Caßrrb Remedy. This thorough course Kutment generally cures the worst 1 aßcotwhs » nd hoarseness caused by bron- ‘ ‘’■.throat and lung affections, except coned Kitten in its advanced stages, the "Golden Discovery” is a most efficient retnu in those obstinate, hang-on ,caused by irritation and congestion of hial mucous membranes. The " Dis" not so good for acute coughs arissudden colds, nor must It be exe to cure consumption In Its advanced ■e-no medicine will do that—but for all ■gtetinate. chronic coughs, which, if negbadly treated, lead up to consumpbest medicine that can be taken. tsßeß good reward for thief >f ■ r (■good heavy woolen horse blanket of ■ stolen from Daniel N. Erwin and f * especially anxious to secure its • He will pay the price of the five dollars and a profit for Beturn and will also pay pay ten on ßrs for information leading to the ra ßst and conviction of the thief. " B's a chance for you to make a le B day's wages if you can deliver ‘‘'■rods. '■pin the Decatur people are protn- ■ a great time in the minstrel line. ln ßthe third cansecutive .year the lo- ‘ ‘Border of Elks will give another of la 'B’ famous entertainments at the “ ) 'Be opera house, arrangements to ’”■■ effect having been made at their a ‘ Bay night's meeting. It is needless ioC ß*y that the performance will be a ßßtense interest and one that will e B»l to the humorous inclinations ’ ■the people. In the two former er ß»s, the audiences were kept in a >lnuou s roar of laughter from beto end by the fun provoking "•Bigs, unique costumes and clever ■ting and we are even told that B and hrilliat features will be add■this year. The arrangement com■tee consisting of Messrs. W. P. Wock. Dr. E. G. Coverdale and Geo. Bldy was appointed last evening and '■* gentlemen will select the date execute other preliminaries. The committee consisting of ■Mills. D. E. Smith and John Falk , 'Blste that the doings is well adverW The Elks, recognized as one of i B mnst charitable organizations in employ this scheme to create ‘■hi"! for the benefit of the poor, filled baskets, purchased by the of the show, are delivered parts of the city and homes are ■b brightened. Clothing is ofttimes to half clad people by the and their efforts are deserving of hearty commendation of every citwho is thoughtful of the needy forlorn. Decatur is proud that ,B organization, so sensitive to the Bods of the unfortunate exists within S boundaries and but few people ■“* to what extent the Elks have ■jeved trying situations in homes the blasts of a bitter cold win'W. Every charity loving man worn- ■ Md child get ready to attend the ■••• You are needed. Frederick the famous magician and 'B a ok Prance will be seen on the jy e ' beside the other old time favorB*- Prof. True R. Frlstoe will have ■ ar P‘ of the musical program. ■ T — — Ker wood, United States whose home is at Muncie.was ■■« Saturday, collecting the vote national electors, as complied ■ election commissioners. The B e C!i electors is always gathered in B 8 manner, this result not being B*arded to the secretary of state ■ is the rest of the-state ticket, but taken charge of by the direct repyatatlves of Uncle Sam. His work Batres but a few minutes in each seat, but he has to go to each ■ ' o ■ ! bin the last seven years the on- ■ rowing industry has become one ■'- most important of the activities ■ th o north part of Whitley county ■•the south part of Noble county. ■ * o,a l crop is hard to estimate. indications at present a con■’a'uv t . estimate would place the °f bushels at more than 200.000 9 hltley county alone.

uas neen invented in recent and one »>,:«<. recent years “ one which promises to be in lers £ X herS P ° rthe iX’le th I 18 ° f *hHe the pin feathers will be removed a smaller device, for which a patnt has also been secured. As an evidence of the practicability of the invention, gfa hundred fowls can be operated from their feathers in a single day by its usage, while bv hand two hundred i s a day's work. These gentlemen worked on the device more than two years and more than a year ago. they submitted it to the patent authorities through their attorneys Hooper & Lenhart. However, as the device had four parts, all of which were to be inspected, a considerable length of time has been consumed in securing the patent, it arriving yesterday afternoon. The patentees will arrange in the near future for the manufacture of the contrivance, and that they will have a ready sale for the article is assured. The new system will primarily be installed at the Berling packing house where its qualities can conveniently be demonstrated and in the meantime, advertisements will be inserted in leading magazines, exemplifying its advantages. These gentlemen will no doubt reap a bountiful reward for their inventive ability. o— In the court items in the Fort Wayne Sentinel we find the following items: Henry Koeneman entered suit in the circuit court today against the New York, Chicago ana St. Louis Railway company in which he demands pay for injuries alleged to have been sustained by a shipment of cattle which were the victims of a running switch. He states that he had the shipment sold for $1,500, but after they were loaded at Raber the railroad employes tried to do some fancy switching and jammed the car into another and killed and injured about SSOO worth of the stock. He was forced to sell for SI,OOO and wants the railroad company to make up the difference. Judge R. K. Erwin is his attorney. The bond of Lemuel Wormcastle, charged with criminal assault upon a woman of unsound mind, was forfeited in the circuit court today under the direction of Prdseautor Albert E. Thomas. An appealed assault and battery case against Edward Waters was dismissed by the prosecutor.

W. B. Koon, of Fairbanks. Alaska, a most interesting gentleman and a very entertaining one, was here for a few days. His reception here has been particularly cordial because of the fact that he is in business in that city with Mr. Fred Martin, formerly of this city, and Mr. Koon's stop off here was for the purpose of becoming acquainted with Fred’s father, Mr. Jacob Martin and his other relatives and friends in this locality. Mr. Koons reports that Fred is in excellent health and is likewise doing well in a financial way. They own and conduct the largest pleasure house in Alaska, their place including a billiard and pool and bo.wling alley department, as well as a moving picture show. Fairbanks is a town of about 5.000 people, with twice as many more people who live in the locality and trade at that place. In this country, such money denominations as nickels and dimes are unknown, the smallest piece of money in circulation there being the quarter o - two-bits piece as it is known there. He brought with him a bill of fare which he picked up at a case the morning he left last August. A glance at it convinces one that money is plentiful. For instance, a double porter house costs a five dollar note, and the other prices are in comparison. A sandwich and cup of coffee costs fifty cents, a bottle of beer will tax you hal a dollar, sliced tomatoes come at sev-enty-flve and so on down the line* Egg omelets range in value from SIOO to $2.00 and its a difficult matter to find any meat dish on the card that costs less than $1.50. However the wages in that new country are accordingly high, Mr. Koons informing us that the men in their employ receive ten dollars per day each. Kd and L Martin, both from this city, are emnloved by Martin & Koon, and both cuntry. Mr. Wffl SoMr-J* formerly of this place. greenhouse, and is making g selling vegetables in season. Koons will leave here in a fe for Seattle, from where he will eave in about two weeks for Fairban s 10 ng and tedious journey at this tme of the year, several hundred mi es being made over the ice in sleds. pußed t j will arrive home m Feb east for several weeks.

meSn VB ' Bre-I merkamp, removal of guardian. Judge I Merryman being disqualified to trv' ‘J 8 C&USe ' 8. Peterson was XX Bpecial - « m the case of Daniel Straub et al vs. Chicago & Erie Ry. Co., damages, an answer was filed by the defendant. Dame] B. Ford vs. Smith Shoemaker et al, damages, motion fo r new trial filed by plaintiff. MhJinda DeArmand, guardian for ra DeArmand and six others, filed final report as to Ona and Hattie and account current as to Forest. Discharged as to first two. Joseph W. Smith, executor of the Polly Steele estate, filed proof of publication and posting of final report. Said report filed and allowed and executor discharged. A. Gottschalk, executor of the W. H. Shepherd will, filed vouchers for payments as shown in report heretofore filed. Leave granted all parties to withdraw all evidences of indebtedness on which there is sureties or liabilities against other persons. Executor discharged. A marriage license has been issued to Volney Steiner, 22. a farmer, and Blanche Mildred Jack, 18 years old, today, from Monroe township. William W. Eley has transferred west half of inlot 373 in Berne to Salome Wittwer fo r SBOO. Orlan S. Marshall sold to Benj. F. Brown, 20 acres in Washington township for $2,000. o— The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society of the Fort Wayne district will hold a convention in Decatur on the days of November 26th and 27th, and interesting sessions are promised. Preparations are under way to entertain a large representation of delegates from over the district. A fine program is being arranged by district superintendent, Willison, of Fort Wayne, and speakers of ability are scheduled for addresses. Several of the city churches of the city will co-operate in the brilliant event The Christian Endeaver Society is doing a great work. As an auxiliary to the church it has proven to be a great benefit. The aim of this organization is to train the young people along the line of Christian devotion and in this, they have beg.i successful indeed. That Decatur will have the pleasure of entertaining the delegates to this convention is appreciated by all, and the hospitality of our good people should be much in evidence during the two days the convention is to be held.

James Taylor Hogg, of Washington, is in this city on his way io Ireland. Hogg gets homesick for the Emerald Isle every two or three years and comes back to this city, visiting here for a time and then goes »n *to the fatherland,. He twenty acres of fruit land since going to Washington and has several houses and lots. The fruit land is worth several hundred dollars per acre. —Bluffton Banner. o Two new divorce cases have been filed at the circuit court clerk’s desk. The first was prepared by Attorney D. E. Smith and Otto C. Mathewson is the plaintiff and his wife Blanche Mathewson the defendant. They were married June 30, 1906, and on June 9th of the following year, Mrs. Mathewson went to her husband and told him that her brother had been fatally injured at Lima, Ohio, and that it would be necessary for her to go to him. She was given the necessary money, but instead of going to Lima, she went to Wapakoneta, Ohio, where she met some man, whose name is unknown, and soon afterward sent word to her husband that she had no further use for him and that he could get a divorce if he wanted to. The other complaint was filed by Attorney C. L. Walters, and is entitled Amanda E. Risen vs. Samuel Risen. They were married at White Cloud, Michigan, December 27, 1888, and lived together for ten years, when the defendant abandoned his wife and children and has since failed to sup port or provide for them. It is also alleged that when he lived with his family he was a drunkard and often cursed and abused them. A divorce and the custody of the two children,, George aged seventeen and Hazel aged eleven, is demanded. REPUBLICANS HAIL MANUEL. Portugese Monarch Given Tremendous Ovation at Oporto. Oporto, Nov. 8.— King Manuel made a state visit this city, which is in the center of Republicanism. Vast crowds in the streets awaited the appearance of the king, despite a driving rainstorm, and gave him a tremendous ovation, women in the balconies showering him with flowers and letting loose flocks of doves.

While the heart broken and pain I stricken widow lay prostrate in a Fort Wayne hospital, engaged in a battle against the grim reaper, with the reality of the untimely demise of her beloved husband contributing to the intensity of her mental strain, William Ault, for years a Decatur citizen, who a few days ago met a tragic death before the mighty sweep of a railroad engine, was laid to a calm and peaceful rest in Mt. Tabor cemetery Saturday. The profound sorrow of the widow, who also was a victim of the iron monster cannot be reckoned by human mind. Her life even despaired of, there is but little consolation to offer, nor is there for the children and brothers, who are even threatened with a double sorrow The remains arrived in Decatur this morning a few moments before ten o clock, via interurban, where a number of carriages were in waiting and the corpse was conveyed to the United Brethren church, followed by a procession of sorrowing friends. Under the auspices of the Ben Hur lodge, of which the deceased was a member, the services were conducted. Rev. Imler sympathetically spoke words of comfort to the bereaved ones, though comfort seemed far distant even to the most optimistic, in such a sad bereavement. The sympathies of the people go out to the unfortunate family whose loss is more than human effort can replace. The Ben Hurs attended in a body.

Indianapolis, Nov. 9.—John W. Kern, the recent democratic candidate for vice president, who has been fighting the battles of democracy in Indiana since 1870, is a candidate for the United States senatorship to succeed Senator Hemenway. Mr. Kern himself confirms the forecast of his probbale candidacy and says that to be honored with a seat in the highest lawmaking body of the country has been his lifelong ambition. On being asked relative to his attitude as to the senatorship, Mr. Kern said: “I have always bad an ambition to represent Indiana in the senate of the United States, and in making the hopeless race for governor in 1904 and in taking the vice presidential nomination against my desire and inclination this year,« with little chance of success, I did so with the hope that if the legislature should be democratic I might be favored with an election to the senate and the gratification of a life ambition. I have received many offers of support from members of the legislature and hundreds of democrats from every part of the state are urging me to announce my candidacy. I have concluded to say to the democratic members of the general assembly that an election to this honorable position would be highly gratifying to me, and that if their constituents favor my election I would be pleased to have their support. Ido not want the place unless the democrats of Indiana so desire. If a majority favor my election I feel that I am entitled to it. It is scarcely necessary to say that I have no money to put into the race. If I am elected it will be because the people favor |me and so declare through their representatives. I have served my party for more than a third of a century as faithfully as I could in return for what it has done for me. Although I have sacrificed much financially and in health, the sacrifice has been made cheerfully. I have the highest personal regard for all the gentlemen whose names are being considered in connection with this honor. We will not cease to be friends because of this contest. All parties interested should desire to ascertain the choice of the majority of the democrats of the state and then cherefully acquiese in the popular will.”

MAKE BIG APPROPRIATION. General Coimmittee Foreign Missionaries of M. E. Church at Work. The general committee of foreign missions of the Methodist Episcopal church in St. Louis, began the work of itemizing the appropriations for the year 1909, after voting to appropriate a total of $1,060,578. A spirited debate took place over the first item on the appropriation, that of general expenses. It was urged that the amount allotted for publicity purposes in America be reduced, and in spite of some opposition this sugestion was adopted. The amount allowed for this purpose next year was fixed at $37,000 a reduction of SIO,OOO from the appropriation last year. For the general expenses in the foreign mission field, including the support of the missionary bishops, emergencies, etc., a total of $177,050 was appropriated, leaving $107,750 for general expenses in America. For the support of actual missionary work for the ensuing year $835,778 remains practically the same as last year. Reports from north of the city are to the effect that wild ducks are plentiful along the St. Marys river and as a consequence several sportsmen have shouldered their guns with the intention of securin’ their scalps.

M ith orphanage environment, though her father survives and after sharing in the hospitalities of the comfortable home of Daniel Weldy for more than ten years, subsequent to her mother’s death. Miss Deila May, alwayg of delicate health, succumbed to the ravages of tuberculosis Saturday morning at 7:30 o’clock at the home of her sister. Mrs. Ida Ransom, in Phoenix, Arizona. After the death of her moth er, the deceased was thrown upon her own resources and for a little more than a year she did housework for Decatur families. She was given employment at the Weldy home a little later, and since then she has enjoyed ‘ the pleasure of their residence. Sept.' 22 last, the decedent left for Arizona in an effort to regain health, but gradually declined instead, death resulting from tuberculosis of a year’s duration. Burial will undoubtedly take place at Phoenix. Daughter of Isaac May, now of Fort Wayne, she was born in Elkhart county, Indiana, living with | her parents until the death of her mother. She was a girl loved by many' and pitied by all, and her death will cause most poignant sorrow among her many acquaintances. She was 29 years of age last January, and is sur-‘ vived by a sister, Ida Ransom, of Ari-1 zona, and a brother, Frances, who resides at the county infirmary.

Two years ago J. Fred France of this city was givne the honorary nomination for assistant clerk of the house when there were no prospects of being elected, as the democrats were four or more votes shy of the required amount to elect. The political complexion has changed considerably since that time and Mr. France will be a candidate for the same office and his many friends are hoping for him the success which his ambition and party labors deserve. From a qualification standpoint he is eminently fitted for the position to which he aspires. Ir. the first place be is one of the leading attorneys at the Huntington connty bar and is as congenial as he is entertaining. He has been greatly honored by the home city of his choice as he was elected and served the city well as mayor. He also made a fine record in the Eleventh congressional district as chairman and in that position he gained a wide acquaintance over northern Indiana and the eleveth district particularly. He was further honored in being elected a delegate to the Denver democratic convention. —Huntington News-Democrat.

TEACHERS’ JOINT STATE SESSION Is Decided Upon to Be Held Next April. At a joint meeting at the Claypool Hotel, Saturday of the executive committees of the Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association and the executive committee of the Southern Indiana Teachers’ Association, it was decided that the two associations would hold their annual meetings in this city April 1, 2 and 3. The time that had been set for the meeting of the Southern Indiana Teachers’ Association in this city was a week earlier, but that association extended an invitation to the Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association to meet in joint session in this city, at the time set for the meeting of the Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association, and the executive committee of the two associations had been directed to meet in joint session and decide upon the matter. Just what arrangements will be made as to the joint session of the two associations had been directed to meet in, tions bad been directed to meet in joint session and decide upon the mat-' ter. Just what arrangements will be made as to the joint session of the two associations and joint sessions of the various sections of the two asso-1 ciations is left in the hands of Harlod Barnes, of Princeton, chairman of the executive committee of the Southern Indiana Teachers’ Association, and E. H. Drake, of Elkhart, chairman of the Northern Indiana Teachers' Association. The two associations have a total membership of about 6,009, and there is some question as to the matter of joint sessions.

QUAIL SEASON OPENS NOV. 10. Many of Birds Reported to Be Dead from Thirst. To the Indiana sportsman, the November event next in importance to the presidential election is the opening of the quail season, beginning November 10. Although many of the birds are reported to have died of thirst, owing to the drouth, the shooting promises to be excellent. This fall, as it wa s last year, you must have a license. If you took out one last spring that license is good for one year from date, but this does not give you any privilege on a farm unless you have the consent of the owner or tenant, no matter whether the land is posted or not, you are liable to heavy fine and the amount you would have to pay the court would take all of the zest out of the sport no matter how enthusiastic a hunter you might b«.

i Miss Hattie Studabaker miraculous- [ ly escaped what would have been ini stant death while at For. Wayne last i Friday, and although she suffered the ; loss of a new suit, she is grateful ihat the worst did not happen. She had gone to Fort Wayne to look after business affairs and was crossing Calhoun street from Berry when the trolley wire of the traction line broke and fell across the bottom of her skirt, burning through three thicknesses. An end of the wire played havoc about her, electricity in escaping in every direction. As it happened she was ; just about to step across the track when the wire fell, missing her head ■but a few inches, and she distinctly felt the electrical wave as it passed. subsequent to the falling of the wire she dashed backward and ,thu s avoided further violence. Had ( the trolley struck any part of her person, death would undoubtedly resulted instantaneously. Mrs. Morrison who . was with Miss Studabaker, was a few feet behind her and was not injured in the least. The affair caused Miss Studabaker to border on nervous prostration, altbough she soon recovered from the awful shock.

With but a little more than a month to live to have been four score years of age, Mrs. Phoebe Corbin, for thirtyfive years a resident of Decatur, passed into eternity yesterday afternoon at two o’clock after an illness of five weeks’ duration. Born at Lebanon, Ohio, in 1828, she accompanied by her husband, moved to Decatur in 1873, where the deceased has since resided, although her husband was called to the great beyond twenty-four years ago. Subsequent to the death of the husband, Mrs. Corbin took up her abode with her son Louis, with whom she resided for several years. Eight years ago she went to the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. L. Confer and has enjoyed the hospitalities thereof until the time of her demise. About five weeks ago the infirmities of old age began in an alarming manner to prey upon the health of this estimable woman and her condition grew weaker as days went by, death coming as a final relief. The funeral services will be held from the Conter home tomorrow afternoon at three o’clock. Rev. Cooper, pastor of the Christian church, of which the deceased has been a lifelong member, to officiate. Surviving, beside a multitude of friends, are one son, Louis H.. and two daughters, Mrs. H. L. Conter and Mrs. Belle France. Grandchildren and nephews will act as pall bearers.

Don L. Burke, a junior in the Decatur high school, one of Decatur’s promising youths, has decided to enter the Methodist ministry and judging by his rare ability even at present, in the compostion and delivery of addresses, he will certainly be heard from in the future. Among the many addresses he has delivered in public, the one of last night before a vast audience a: the M. E. lecture room, is probably the most interesting. For forty minutes be ably portrayed by eloquent language, a romance of the time of Christ. The real logic of the talk was valuable to say the least, and he was enthusiastically received. Mr. Burke will graduate from the high school in 1909 after which he expects to teach school for two years. He will then enter Ohio Wesleyan college to prepare for the ministry.

Howard Wisehaupt, possessed of a [remarkable ability as a speaker, is also scheduled for the ministry. Though young in years, he has even now had much experience in delivering talks. On several occasions he has appeared before audiences and he has done well. Decatur is proud that young men of such calibre are being raised in this vicinity. Here's success to the boys.

1 Between the hours of five and six o'clock on Sunday evening, just as 1 the days’ last sun rays were setting In ■ the west, the life of Mi's. Alva Hower, ebbed away, closing a useful life, ending years of suffering and leaving five little children motherless. Mrs. Hower lived in Monroe township just south of the St. Paul church She was in her thirty-seventh year and for ten years past had been in declining health, the plague so relentless and terrible in this climate, consumption, claiming her as a victm. She is survived by the husband, five children, her parents and the following brothers and sisters: John Barnett, of Florida: Gideon Barnett of Pleasant Mills; Ed Barnett, of Hammond; Mrs. Ed Kintz and Mrs. Edna Ashbaucher of this city, Mrs. Lydia Nelson of Howard City, Michigan; Mrs. Cora Croal, fj Wayjand, Michigan. Besides these there are numerous relatives and friends and four sifters have preceded her to the great beyond. The funeral services will be held Wednesday morning from the Methodist church at Pleasant Mills, Rev. Payne officiating. Every member of the Rebekah lodge should be present tonight as very important business will be transacted.