Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 49, Decatur, Adams County, 24 December 1908 — Page 3

1 Qt eouiwe as Christmas approaches • the usual number of letters to Santa Claus have been written from this county, and a start of them high enough to frighten the kind old gentleman we fear, quite badly, hag received at this office. We regret that we have been unable to publish them on account of the lack of space and we assure our little friends that they have been duly forwarded to Toyland where they receive due attention no doubt from the old gift man. These letters are interesting. Some want many things, others win be satisfied with just most anything, a few would would rather that brother or sister was taken care of and all are written, In a childish way that makes them good to read. The following from one modest little fellow is a sample of what the average youth wants nowadays:

Monroe, Ind., Dec. 18. 1908. Dear Santa Claus—Pleas send me a little drum and a wheelbarrow » n fl a sled and a little tin horn to blow and a shetland pony and a little cart and a long buggy whip and a otomobil with men rldin on it one that can go like sixty if you can’t bring these bring me a pair of skates and a fiddle a lots of peanuts and candy and oranges would like to have some building blocks and a revolver to kill Indians and bears and a little lantern and a baloon and a fiddle and bango and a plain and hatchet and saw to build a big house with please send these dear Santa Klaus as 1 am a good boy and mind my pa.

Good by Santa, George A. Myers, Monroe, Ind., R. R. 1, Box 38. . • The case of Daniel Straub et al vs. Chicago & Erie Ry. Co., damages 81,500 has been sent to the superior court, Fort Wayne, for trial, change of venue being granted on motion by defendant. Fort W’ayne fc Springfield Ry. Co. vs Andrew Miller et al, injunction, bill of exceptions No. 1 filed by plaintiff, signed, dated and made a part of the record. Real estate transfers: Henry Col--1 ter to Harvey Brodbeck, lot 9, Rivarre $35; B. F. Brown to J. M. Hoagland, 20 acres, Washington township, $2.400; Decatur 1 Cemetery Ass’n lot 458 to A. B. Wolfe, $35; Rosa L. Watts et al to Winnie Marhenke, tract in Root township $200; Maggie Vesey to Mary E. Rickard lot 16, Monroe, $305. Arthur Ford, an oi\ pumper and Cecil Shoemaker, both from Geneva,were married at. the clerk’s office Saturday evening. Squire J. H. Stone officiated. The groo is twenty-two and the bride seventeen years old. Q The United Brethren Sunday school was re-organized Sunday morning for the year 1909 and the following officers were chosen to guide the destiny of the religious institution during the coming year: Superintendent, J. J Foughty; assistant, Mrs. Etta Ball; secretary, Homer Knodle; assistant, Jesse Hurst; treasurer, John Hill; origanist, Gala Nelson; assistant, Flossie York; chorister, Effie York; assistant, Mrs. Philip Melhis. In the above mentioned an able Corps of officers has been chosen and the Sunday school will continue on its prosperous career.

The United Brethren Sunday school will render a very interesting Christmas' cantata next Friday night, entitiled, The Star of Blessing, which portrays beautifully the attendant glories of the birth es Christ. A large number of the young and older people will participate in the program which will without a doubt appeal to all who are fortunate in being in attendance. The cantata consists of literary and musical numbers. The United Brethren Sunday school is closing the most successful year ever experienced for which every member should be proud. The record shows a noticable increase in attendance and interest has been at high tension throughout the year. Am adult Bible class will be organized on the first Sunday in January and the school will he graded. — ■ Charles Leimanstahl and Samuel Xeuenschwander, living east of this city in the edge of Adams county, left this morning for New Madrid county, Missouri, where they will ■work for Ike Gehring and Jacob Klopfenstine in helping clear up their tract of timber land. ■ The two gentlemen have taken a colony of about eight people -west to work for them. —Bluffton News. Agent T. L. Miller received a very commendatory letter this morning from the general passenger agent of the Clover Leaf concerning the exten--B *ve ticket' sales' which have been triade for points in the west and southwest through the local office. The official pays a very tribute "to Mr. filer's enterprise in selling tickets surrounding towns over the heads °f competing roads. —Bluffton News.

InaianaP °' iS - one of the Democratic a-, c can< l'<iates for date office win will contest the election their Republican , P car ‘ opponents before he legislature was the states sued by State y estate Chatrtnan Stokes Jart - ot . SUte with their at torneys yesterday aßernoon Th. ”, t C he° n Dem^ln c NeW ° f N ° rth Vernc »' -Porter 7Te to contest the elect! C ° Urt ' not Hcan opponent, Jida?™' * l ' ll not a ® ect 'be other ean of making plans for filing 2 8 ' committee. It : s sajd w.Il stand behind the candidates In their contest,. ' attended by James E. Cox of Coin ' bus. the Democratic candidate for secre ary of state: Marion Bailev. of Lizton. candidate for auditor of ta • Bernard Korbly and Henry SeyZ SZ r? eC ° n ' eStOrs ’ JaCkSOn ' Boßth MT. Cox and J 2 • d they had n 0 tatent ion of abandoning the contests, for t, oth believed they were elected. Attorney Seyfried is assisting in the hearing of the contest filed by Edward Simon against his opponent, Edward Wicker who was elected to the legislature n Lake county, it 18 upon the alleged frauds in Lake county principally that the Democratic candidates base their hopes.. The situation in Lake county, as it is being disclosed at the hearing now being held at Crown Point,was reviewed by Attorney Seyfried yesterday. The candidates also went over the figures compiled by the accountants who have been in the employ of the Democratic state committee since the election. While the Democrats are not giving out any of their figures, they say that the figures show conclusively that Cox Bailey and Walter Lotz, candidate for attorney general, were elected, as well as P. J. Kelleher, the candidate for state statistician. The Republican candidates are also preparing for the contests, and they say that where | the Democratic candidates are making gains, they are gaining alsb, according to the figures as they find them, and they will resist any contests that are filed. The contests, according to State Chairman Jackson, will be filed within twenty days after the legislature convenes. Investigation by a joint committee of seven from the house of representatives and seven from the senate. The house, it is taken for granted will elect seven Democrats and the senate will elect seven Republicans. The Democrats, it is understood, will endeavdr to have representation on the senate committee.

Washington, Dec. . 21. —Cabinet builders at the national capital, and those who have moved to Georgia as a part of the entourage of Presidentelect Taft, are succeeding in placing on the anxious bench public men in all sections of the country who have been looked upon as aspirants for portfolios, or whose qualifications have been urged by admiring friends. For example, Charles Nagel of Missouri, has suddenly loomed up as strong cabinet timber, his name being discussed in connection with the secretaryship of the department of commerce and labor. It is known that at one time Judge Taft thought very strongly of naming Nagel as attorney general, but that later he considered Wickersham more adaptable to the purposes of that department. He has said, however, that he would like an able lawyer to head the department of commerce and labor.

Washington, Dec. 21.—The indications are that the 2.500 clerks to be employed in taking the census will be chosen under the spoils system. Congressman Crumpacker has assurances from the senate that that feature of the census will not be disturbed, but Will pass the senate and go to the president precisely as it passed the house. That this is a correct surmise is indicated by the action of the senate committee on census, ahic re ported the census bill, spoils feature and all. favorably. President Roosevelt thinks the clerks should be appointed under the competitive plan, but it is hardly thought he would veto k?ii hprause of his objectlie census bill because u tions to this provision. A $20,000 damage suit which was to „„ebee. !• *T today before S'™’ «. promised Sa, “*' "J tr ’„ tbe docknfcadze of venue from county on a chartg Huntington county e suit brough company, the Chicago & Er e r at The suit grew out of an aiciu ~ Ohio in which Emley.who occurredin Ohio, &E claimed was employed by that his eyesight and . • j nis said that the basis oi injured. It is saio Bluff settlement was about ton News.

Dr. C. B. Wncox recQgnize<l ag ister / e a K BCh ° ,arly ence, and who T** Indlaila cofferfilled ? haS 80 soccessfully church a pulpit at the local M. E ch during the pas-t twe vears dTm a J 0 cement'Z: the active - W ° Uld res!gn from sion nf th pastorat e at the next sesv °. ConferenCß wh lch will consent “J Pri1 ’ 19 ° 9 - ' The a°™uncewhil ** aS a ® urprlße to many, friid ° f h,S mo3t «“timat? Z not So neatly aston- . ‘ " ilCox ’ stated before this paper, purchased one of the best newspapers in the state of Michgan and the concern will require uch of his attention. In addition to s, he will devote some of his time to the lecture platform, upon which he has madesuch a decided hit at many Places. His great ability as a lecturer, minister and thinker places his services in demand at any time if his voice (which is affected), permits him o lecture. Dr. Wilcox in notifying the congregation of his intention, took occasion to express the sincere appreciation of himself and family for 'he many courtesies extended and further stated that he would serve the congregation as best he could until his resignation became effective. The many friends of Dr. and Mrs. Wilcox regret to hear of their intention of leaving the city. JOHNS WHITE WAS UNRULY. Wouldn't Go to Bed so His Wife Called the Police. A call was received at midnight by Sheriff Lipkey to go to the home of Johns White, where Mrs. White said her husband and his brother, “Dug” White were raising a row so that none of the family could sleep. Sh e said that she would like for them to be taken away. The two brothers live close together and when the officers arrived “Dug” Immediately started for home and announced that he was going Ito go to bed. His brother, however, said that he would be darned if h e went to bed. He did not like the idea of accompanying the officers to jail, but under pressure he was forced to do it. Lew Stout has taken the man home twice from town but he refused to remain there each time and returned down town, until the last time when he concluded to raise a disturbance at home instead of down town. —Bluffton Banner.

THE RURAL CARRIERS Wot Id Like to Be at Home on Christmas. In manipulating the affairs of this great nation, Uncle Sanj seems to have neglected the welfare of the rural mail carried in regard to allowing them to spend Christmas day with their families. The rural carriers will be compelled to make their regular trips Christmas day as usual, being the only federal employes doing duty on this day. While this Is no doubt greatly appreciated by the patrons of the R F. D. at the same time there are few who would not gladly do without their mail for this day in order that their carrier might spend Christmas day as any other freeborn American citizen. There are indeed few patrons of rural routes but have great respect for their mail man, and on Christmas show their appreciation of his service by filling their mail boxes with the best the country affords, labeled for the mail man. These packages contain nearly every conceivable thing produced on the farm, and help to make Christmas a bright day for the carrier. It is to be hoped however, that ore another year rolls around that the postofflee department will see fit to give the boys in the wagon a Cristmas holiday, a thing they surely de serve - Contributed. Postmaster Frisinger reports tihe following unclaimed letters, and the persons calling for them will please say advertised: John Agustus, Bertha Augustus, Aaron Henderson, Frank Konkle, D. A. Moser, Katie Smith and Mrs. Estella Smith.

One of the features of the Elk's minstrel show to be given in the city January 7 and 8 will be an augmented orchestra under the able direction of Prof. True R Frlstoe. Up to date music will be rendered and several out-of-town musicians have been engaged for the occasion. Pennville, a little town over in Jay county, had a SIOO,OOO fire Saturday morning, when a whole block was destroyed, including the Home department store, the largest stoje there, whose loss alone was about $40,000. It is said this store was not in very gcod financial condition, and as they bad but $15,000 insurance it is probable they will not rebuild. “Little Dollle Dimples” is the attraction at the Bosse opera house tonight and from what we are able | to learn, it Is one of the very best attractions on the road. The seat sale is good and from indications they will be greeted by a large audience. ,

A very interesting meeting of the Gleaners was held with Nami Dugan Saturday afternoon. The girls are taking up different writers and giving selections from their books or whatever they wish to give out, for study. This meeting was the study of Ruth with its historic relations. Ireta Erwin having charge, and directed the study with very great interest to all, and the following poem by Stella Perkins entitled "The Gleaners” we think worthy of more than passing notice: From Judea’s sundrled country, Where famine had spread dismay There came one day four travelers To a heathen land to stay. The travelers were one woman, Her husband and two sons, The sons married Ruth and Ospah So the story runs. The woman's name w-as Naomi. And when her husband died She felt her stay and protector Had fallen by her side. And when her' =on« died also She realized in truth That all her frienda had vanished Except Ospah and Ruth. She then resolved to travel Back to her native land; For God had blessed that qountry With harvests richly grand. So Ruth and Orpah started To speed her on her way; But Drpha went back home again Before the close of day. But now Ruth loved her mother, Therefore she still did cleave In spite of the entreaties made For her to take her leave. And from the story of this maid In friendship true alway We havi the good foundation Os our Gleaner's club today.

Ruth Buhler gave a very fine piano selection. The “Queerest Christmas” read by Francis Lamm, was a very pretty Christmas story. Naomi Dugan then gave "Up In a Swing,” a piano solo. This ended the afternoon’s program. Dorothy Dugan by request played two very pretty selections after which delicious refreshments were served by Miss Frances Dugan and Dorothy. Mrs. Fred Sellemeyer gave a delightful Sunday dinner for her son Albert, who is at home for the holidays from Warren, Indiana, where he is teaching school. The guests were Mr. True Frlstoe, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fruchte, Mr. and tyrg. Charles Loch and son Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Sellemeyer and Miss Lucy Fruchte. The dinner proved one of those delicious feasts for which Mrs. Sellemeyer is noted among her friends and the hours were happily spent Misses Kathryn Bennet, Luelle Locke, Mar y Craig Deam, of this city, who are attending school at Glendale, will arrive home tomorrow for the holidays. Miss Helen Good, of Warren, who Is also in school there, will accompany them, going later to her home. —Bluffton Banner. Frank Irvin, a well known young man, has opened a Penny Studio over ,1. H. Voglewede A Sons shoe store, and is doing a dandy business. He opened Sunday and his first day was a winner. If it keeps up as good Frank will be satisfied. Give him a call. His work is guaranteed. Fort Wayne district organizers for the W. and H. Walker Grocery establishment, Pittsburg, to the number of twenty-seven, held a conference at the Rich hotel in this ciy yesterday, and Mrs. L. M. McEwen, of this city, was chosen manager for the Fort Wayne district. Messrs. C. E. Stewart and A. W. Bennett, of the Pittsburg headquarters, were in attendance at the meeting.—Fort Wayne Sentinel. At Bluffton in the case of Robert Fryback against the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Trction company, demand for damages of SI,OOO, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the defendant, and Fryback did not get a penny judgment. He alleged that his hack was seriously injured by the carelessness of another employe of the company, who dropped his end of a tie which he and Fryback were carrying.

Here is good news for the children: Mr. J. B. Stoneburner has received a letter from old Santa Claus that he will be here on Christmas afternoon and evening and will make the Star theater his headquarters. He will have a treat for everybody, young and old, and he will be a real live Santa, not an imitation, but one who will have a joke for each little girl and boy and some of the older ones. Be sure to arrange to see him. Mr. Stoneburner has also special films for all this week. One of the best is tomorrow night, Abraham Lincoln, a film showing the life of this great man from his childhood to his death. | A large class of candidates from Dcatur was adopted into the Modern Woodmen lodge of America and all enjoyed a great time, returning last night. /’ > V 77-. ■■■ •'

A choice treat tu an lovers of music will be given by the pupils of St. Agnes academy at Bosse opera house on December 29, 1908. Begins at 8:30 p. m. All are kindly requested to encourage the pupils by their presence. The academy will be closed after the recitai until January 4, 1909. The pianos will be furnished by Mr. Stoneburner. The program follows: 1. Christmas Bells March.. Piano Solo Misses Agnes Meibers, Ruth Buhler, Dale Payne. 2. Evening Chimes Duet Misses Edna Ehinger, Lettie Fullenkamp, Minnie Loether, Adelaide Sellemeyer, Rose Egan and Georgine Meibers. 3 Military March Trio Misses Eva Stein, Louisa Teeple, Catherine Keller, Frances Gaffer, Frances Burrell, Irene Eady, Naomi Baker, Marcella Kuebler, Dreda Parent. 4. Friendship, Love and Song Vocal Quartette Plano, Miss Mary Deininger; sop., Miss Clara Terveer; alto, Mrs. J. Q. Neptune; ten., Dr. J. Q Neptune; bass, Mr. H. Yager.

5 Congenial Hearts Duet Misses Esther Corbett, Agnes Coffee, Edith Ervin, Josephine Lange. Etta Elsey, Ruth Buhler. 6. Dying Poet Duet Masters James Sprague, Joseph Didot, Misses Naomi Niblick, Agnes Kohne, Marie Kintz, Agnes Meibers. ?. Shooting Stars Trio Misses Veda Hensley, Matilda Berling, Gladys Meyers, Matilda Heimann, Mari e Connell, Stella Braun and Masters Engene Bremerkamp, Raymond Keller, Norbert Holthouse. 8. Silver Trumpet Quartette Ist piano, Misses Mary and Bertha Deininger, Cecilia Kinney, Josephine Lange; 2nd piano, Mrs. J. Q. Neptnue, Miss Georgia Meibers. 9. Charge of the Hussars Duet and Trio Miss Nora Ahr, Mrs. E. Vaughn, Misses Rose Colchin, Lettie Fullenkamp, Germaine Coffee, Genevieve Bremerkamp, Genevieve Berllng. 10. Jolly Brothers GalopDuet Masters Norbert Holthouse, Omer Niblick, Misses Gladys Meyers, Laurine Keller, Matilda Heimann, Stella Braun. 11 Come and Join the Merry Dance Vocal Quartette Piano, Miss Maty Deininger; sop. Miss C. Terveer; alto, Mrs. J. Q. Neptune; ten., Dr. Neptune; bass,

Mr. Louis Holthouse. 12 Ventre Terre Speed Galop Quartette Ist piano, Misses Marie Kintz, Naomi Niblick, Agnes Kohne, Agnes Meibers; 2nd piano, Misses Germaine Coffee, Genevieve Berllng. 13. Race for Life Galop Duet Misses Leona Bosse and Laurine Keller, Masters James Sprague, Joseph Didot, Francis Schmitt, Glen Tague. 14. Midnight Fire Alarm Vocal Quartette Piano, Miss Mary Deininger; sop., Miss C. Terveer; alto, Mrs. J. Q. Neptune; ten.. Dr J. Q. Neptune; bass. Messrs Louis Holthouse and H. Yager. DIPLOMA PARTS. IV and HI Grade. Morning Prayer, by Wiegand Piano Solo Genevieve Berling, Naomi Niblick, Agnes Kohne. 111. and 11. Grade. Music on the Water, Reverie, by Wyman. Misses Josephine Lange, Marie Kintz, Agnes Meibers. 11. Grade. Little Postilion Piano Solo Laurine Keller, Stella Braun, Matilda Heimann. Distribution of Diplomas Rev. Father. Wilken Light Cavalry March .....Quartette Ist piano. Misses Eva Stein, Laurine Keller, Leona Bosse, Masters Glen Tague, J. Didot; 2nd piona, Matilda Heimann and Stella Braun.

Misses Genevieve Berling and Naomi Niblick have finished Major and Minor scales in a most creditable manner. and will be presented with a scale book to serve as future guide. Following is a list of names of pupils who completed grades and will receive diplomas: Grade IV.—Miss Genevieve Berling, Naomi Niblick. Mary Deininger. Grade lll—Misses Josephine Lange, Grade ll—Misses Genevieve Berling, Agnes Kohne. Marie Kintz. Naomi Niblick, Agnes Meibers. Agnes Kohne, Effie Johnson, Laurine Keller, Stella Braun, Matilda Heimann, Masters Glen Tague, James Sprague, Francis Schmitt. Grade I.—Misses Catherine Keller, Louise Teeple, Frances Gaffer, Emma Kinney, Dreda Parent, Eva Stein, Frances Burrell, Naomi Baker, Edna Ehinger, Esther Corbett, Electa Baltzell Etta Elsey, Irene Eady. Effie Johnson, Rose Colchin, Rose Egan, Marcella Kuebler, Edith Ervin, Masters Omer Niblick, Norbert Holthouse.

Showing the Importance of a. Proposal. 6— — o (Copyright, 1608. by American Praia Aaaoclatlon.] Mr. Brown Reed wished to marry Miss Francesca Singleton, and Miss Singleton was ready to marry Mr. Brown Reed. The only thing needed to complete this desideratum was a proposal. Mr. Reed considered this a mere form. He asked the lady to go to church with him one Sunday evening and during the walk to the sanctuary endeavored to dispose of the matter. Unfortunately his repugnance to saying the words delayed him until the couple were going into the church door, when he blurted them, lii another moment he was standing in a pew by the girl to whom they had been spoken without a reply and singing, “Onward, Christian Soldier.” He regretted that be Lad not gone onward a trifle more rapidly. Mr. Reed fully expected that Miss Singleton would at least refer to his proposition as soon as they had left the church. To his surprise she did not. When they reached her house she asked him to come in. He said It was rather late and he thought he would go home. Mr. Brown felt very uncomfortable. He made a confidant of bls friend Truby Robbins. Truby laughed at him. “Serves you right,” he said, “for proposing to a girl on your way to church. You might as well have done it at a funeral. Do it again and ander more favorable circumstances.” Brown Reed’s second attempt was In this wise: He bought a couple of seats at the theater and Invited Miss Singleton to go to the play with him. She accepted with pleasure. There was lovemaking in the play and a fascinating hero who made a proposal hi such graceful form that It brought down the house. After the performance Reed walked home with Miss Singleton and, after several efforts to get out what was on his mind, said: “I am going to repeat what I ha-fe once said to you—l love you and invite you to be my wife.” “And I decline the Invitation,” said Miss Singleton sharply. Again Mr. Brown Reed sought his friend Truby Robbins and told him all. “What a blunderer,” said Robbins, “to put your proposal in contrast with that of a finished actor! But don't be discouraged. Try It again. You've simply been unfortunate In the time and place of your proposals.” “What kind of a time and place would you suggest?” asked Reed. “I’ll tell you. We’re going to have a slide tonight with the Toboggan club. Bring your girl on my Invitation. There will be merrymaking In the crisp air, laughing, shouting, Chinese lanterns, boys and girls in blanket suits, and all that You can get her in the dark and tell your story to the best advantage. Is It a go?” Reed consented, but he was getting discouraged. He Informed Miss Singleton of the invitation, and she accepted again “with pleasure.” When the evening came round he called for her to find her In a very becoming toboggan suit, while he was in ordinary clothes. She looked disappointed. On arriving at the club grounds every man except Reed looked liked a Canadian voyageur. “Great Scott!” sang out Truby Robbins. “Why didn't you wear the blankets?" “Oh, I’m not a member of your club; I’m only a visitor. Besides, I'm no man for show; I'm only plain Brown Reed.” Robbins was called away, and Reed took Miss Singleton to the slide where the toboggans were shooting down over the Ice. The couple did their share of the tobogganing, sometimes together, sometimes apart. Reed looked for a dark corner and found one very near the starting point He inveigled Miss Singleton into it and began his proposal ns follows: “Once on our way to church I asked you an Important question. I got no reply. Again I asked it on our return from the theater. I met with a refusal. Once more I say I love you and”— "Hi! You there! Room for two more on this toboggan.” Miss Singleton made a rush for the toboggan as If to escape from further persecution. Reed followed her, taking his place directly behind her, and the toboggan was shoved on to the incline. Reed was mad. He swore be would finish his proposal If he bad to do It in an upset. “Will you be my wife?” he shouted in her ear. When they reached the bottom of the slide Miss Singleton arose from the toboggan and made a bee line for the gate. A street car was passing, and she boarded it Reed stood paralyzed for awhile; then he walked home. Robbins having proved a bad adviser. the unfortunate lover sought comfort elsewhere. He went to his aunt. “Poor fellow,” said that lady soothingly. "I’ll set you right. I know my sex perfectly. The proposal is a very important matter in a love affair. Though plain Brown Reed, you must do it in the right way. Come to my fancy dress ball next week and come as Byron’s Corsair. I’ll suggest to Miss Singleton to come as Medora. Meanwhile I'll send you a form for a brief proposal. Commit it to memory.” Brown was a good looking fellow, and when Miss Singleton saw him in a romantic costume and in an alcove he whispered the proposal his aunt bad written for him she in reply whispered "Yee,” and her bead fell on his shoulder with a thud. MARY A BOWES.