Decatur Democrat, Volume 51, Number 50, Decatur, Adams County, 31 December 1908 — Page 6

What Ails You! Do yon fee] weak, tired, despondent, have frequent headaches, coated tongue, bitter or bad taste in morning, "heartburn,” belching of gas, acid risings in throat after eating, stomach gnaw or burn, foul breath, dizzy spells, poor or variable appetite, nausea at times and kindred symptoms? If any considerable number of you are suffering liver with indlf pj. PJerceis Gotten Medical Discovery lynade up of the most valuable medicinal principles known to medical «cier.ce for the permanent cure <>f such abnormal ctmdliiojis, It Is a~ most efficient liver invigorator. stomach tonic, bowel regulator and nerve strengthened The "Golden Medical Discovery ” is not a patent medicine or secret nostrum, a full list of its ingredients being printed on Its bottle-wrapper and attested under oath. A glance at its formula will show that It contains no alcohol, or harmful habit-forming drugs. It is a/.uid extract made with pure, triple-refined glycerine, of proper strength, from the roots of the following native American forest plants, viz.. Golden Seal root, Stone root. Black Cherrybark, Queen’s root. Bloodroot, and Mandrake root The following leading medical authorities, among a host of others, extol the foregoing roots for the cure of just such ailments as the above symptoms indicate: Prof.R. Bartholow, M. 1 of Jefferson Med. College. Phil*.; Prof. H. C Wood. M. D .of L'nlv.of Pa.; Prof. Edwin M Hale. M. D., of Hahnemann Med. College, Chicago; Prof, John King. M. D., Author of American Dispensatory: Prof. Jno. M. Scudder. M. D„ Author of Specific Medicines: Prof. Laurence Johnson, M. D.. Med. Dept Univ, of N Y.: Prof. Finley Elllngwood. M. D.. Author of Materia Medica and Prof, in Bennett Medical College. Chicago. Send name and address on Postal Caro to Dr. R. V. Pierce. Buffalo, N. Y„ and receive free booklet giving extracts from writings of all the above medical authors and many others endorsing, in the strongest possible terms, each and every ingredient of which "Golden Medical Discovery ” is composed. Dr. Pierces Pleasant Pellets regulate and Invigorate stomach, liver and bowels. They may be used in conjunction with "Golden Medical Discovery" If bowels are much constipated. They're tiny and sugar-coated. Senility, dropsy and heart failure are the causes given for the death of Mrs. R. E. Smith, late of Monroe township, which occurred Thursday evening at six o'clock. The deceased 64 years, nine months and twenty-five yea:s old, has ailed for years. Her health has rapidly declined during the course of the past few’ months and it was kno vn that her early demise was inevitable. She was bo r n in Harrson county, Ohio, moving to Adams county when but a young woman. She is the mother of several children who were raised on the farm one and one-half miles south of Monroe. The demise of the most estimable woman has caused profound sorrow among her many friends and acquaintances. The funeral services were held from the home Saturday at 12:30 o’clock. Rev. Freeman officiated and interment at the Smith cemetery. Ollie, the fourteen days’ old babe of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Straub died Friday night from complications peculiar to infancy. The burial will take place tomorrow. — o — GIVE LARGE SUM TO ORPHANS St. Marys Church Christmas Collection Was $413. In each church of the Fort Wayne diocese of the Catholic church, on Christmas day it is the custom to take a collection for the orphans of th* diocese and each year a goodly sum is donated, for this splendid and worthy cause. The St. Marys church of this city always subscribes her share, showing a noble and Christian spirit in this as in all other worthy causes. Christmas the collection amounted to $413, a wonderful showing of love for the unfortunate orphan.

Charles D. Hawbaker and Pearl M. Meschberger were granted a marriage license. The groom is 22 yeats old, a Wabash township farmer, and the bride is 20, and lives in Franch township. The records show that court con vened on Christmas day and immediately adjourned. Real estate transfers: Wilfre S. Smith et al to Z. O. Lewellen, 7 acres in Monroe township, SIOO. Hooper & Lenhart have entered appearance for the defendant in the case of Sarah J. Straub vs. Daniel Strauo, divorce. Mutual Mfg. Co, vs. Christine Kuntz suit on account, tried a few days ago, judgment rendered on verdict, with costs against defendant. Rurode Dry Goods Co. vs. Freler ick Schafer et al, account, S7OO, motion by defendant to seperate causes, similar motions by other defendants. William M. Meyer, admr. of Henry L. Buuck estate, filed notice of final renort, approved and administrator discharged. ■ o TRUSTEES CAN DRAW MONEY The township trustees can secure all their funds now excepting the congressional, common school and liquor license funds by calling at the office of the county auditor. *~" 11 e Attorney Chauncey Lautzenheiser returned to Berne this afternoon from a business trip to this city.

FAMILY DINNERS

Were Much in Evidence as Commemoration of Welcome Holiday AT THE CHURCHES Interesting Programs are Rendered—Poor Are Remembered Christmas and its attendant festivities is now but history, the fond remembrances of the home coming of

loved ones and seasons of good cheer remaining as the only evidences of the most welcome holiday. The day was observed in Decatur as it has never been observed before, and the real beauty of the Christmas tide was exemplified, not only in the homes of those of wealth, but equally appropriate in the apartments of the oppressed. Religious devotion first of all, found expression in the hearts of the people, and in commemoration of the anniversary of the birth of the infinite one, many of the city Sunday schools rendered interesting programs to large and enthusiastic audiences. Gloom which ordinarily surrounds the households of many Decatur families, faded before the mighty sweep of the charitable inclinations of organlaztions and individuals yesterday as magic, and the day, to the unfortunate, was as ideal as to those of means. Philanthrophy was as much in evidence as human hands could engineer it and every one should be thankful. A large number of family dinners were held as is Indicated below. C. O. France and wife charmingly entertained Friday for Christmas dinner, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. France and Mrs. Belle France. In the evening the above mentioned and H. L. Conter and family were entertained for supper. Mrs. Katherine Conter was hostess at a family dinner given Christmas for the following: H. L. Conter and family. Misses Rose, Mayme and Margaret Conter and Frank Conter and Mrs. Mary Smith. Mr. and Mrs. R. Earl 'Peters entertained at twelve o’clock dinner Christmas in honor of a number of their relatives. The afternoon was spent in social chat and music and a delightful time was had. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Leas of Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Mentzer and children, Walter and Frances, of Bluffton, and Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Peters of this city.

A delightful Christmas dinner was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lower Christmas to a number of their relatives. In the party were Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Lower, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Peterson and Messrs. Tom and Dick Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Beatty gave a Christmas dinner Friday to the following: Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Snow, Mr. and Mrs. L. Mailand and Mr. and Mrs. George Kinzle and family. A splendid time was enjoyed by all who were fortunate in being prsent. Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Miller gave a Christmas dinner to the following: Messrs, and Mesdames William Barkley, W. H. Miller, Otis Shifferly and Mrs. Margaret Miller and Misses Bell Gilmore, Lulu and Margaret Mohler, Ruth Pancake, Maud Magley, Savilla, Ethyl and Mabel Miller, Messrs. Ransom and Olonzo Barkley, Otis, Marvin, Orvis, Royand Therman Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Baker of north Second street were among the entertainers of Christmas. They gave a dinner in honor of Charles Baker and wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Stultz, Elijah Nidlinger and family and George Nidlinger. The guests enjoyed a turkey roast. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Welker gave a Christmas dinner to Mr. and Mrs. James A. Steele, Misses Mary and Celia Steele of Magley, Miss Bessie Andrews of Peterson, Mr. Jacob Stapleton of Berne, Dr. and Mrs. E. H. Leßrun of the city. Rev. Richard Spetnagel and family were the honored guests at a Christmas dinner given at the home of Mr. and'Mrs. C. A. Dugan yestrday and a most delightful time was enjoyed throughout the Jfcning <■ An elegant Christmas holdir enjoyed at the home of is man, north of the city rt t a number of the friends P ° Uy Those who partook ■® ainst dl

tivities were C. F. True and family, of Decatur; Teddie Somers, William Singleton and family and Chris Sheets and family. A Christmas dinner was served by Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Walters for their children and grandchildren. A verydelightful time was enjoyed in conversation and music. The dining room was beautifully decorated in red and green. The family was seated at th? table and a two-course dinner waserved by Mrs. Elijah Walters and Mrs. Bushnel. The guests were Mr. Jre Johnson and family, Mr. D. A. Moser and family, Mr. E. D. Walters and family and Mrs. Bushnel and Miss Lettie Stumbaugh. On the evening of Dec. 23 the teachers of Bluecreek township with their families met at the home of th* trustee and completely took him by surprise. During the evening Mr. Vv.< P. Merriman was called on for a speech and responded with some well chosen remarks on the subject “Friendship.” One of the ill i-W *turns of friendship w-as the presentation to that worthy gentleman of a beautiful rocker, which was probably a greater surprise to him than the gathering of the teachers. The remainder of the evening was spent in conversation and all departed at a late hour wishing Mr. and Mrs. Raudebush a “Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. A letter from Charles K. Hiveley, formerly of this office and received Saturday, conveyed the sad news that Mrs. Katherine Kean, nee Catherine Biggins, w’ho for several years was an employe of this office, had died on Thursday morning at her home, 428 California avenue in that city. She was married about a year ago, and a little babe, a few days old, preceded her in death a day previous. Mrs. Kean was well known here, and was for some time a member of the St. Marys church choir. The news of her death will cause sadness among her circle of acquaintances. The remains were taken to Clinton, Michigan, her former home, Saturday, and the funeral was held there Sunday. Her mother, a sister, Mrs. Hiveley and a number of other relatives survive her.

James Shaw, veteran of the civil war and father-in-law of John Carlton. junk dealer, narrowly escaped being crushed .’under the wheals tof northbound passenger train No. 7 as h e was making an effort to board the moving train Wednesday morning. He made the mistake of waiting too long to get on the car, and being old and considerably crippled from rheumatism he failed in his efforts to get on after the train was already inmotion. Brakeman Dennis A. Hern, who was not yet on the train, ran to his help and told him to let go, that he would stop the train for him. Shaw paid no attention but kept his hold on the car too long and fell to the ground and it was only the heroic efforts of the brakeman that saved him from being crushed under the wheels. He grabbed him by the coat and with one strenuous pull landed him at a safe distance from the wheels. Both feet of Mr. Shaw were in a position so that if help had not come to him just at the right time they would both have been crushed. Mr. Shaw had visited here and was on his way to the home of his son William in Cecil,’ Ohio, where he has been making his home lately. For some time he lived with his daughter, Mrs. Carlton, here. He is now 80 years old.—Berne Witness.

Mrs. Sweet, of Hoagland, mother of Mrs. Frank Farrell, formerly ol Decatur, died last Thursday after an illness dating back Several yea s Mrs. Farrell, who resides at Hammond, received a telegram Wednesday stating that if she wished to see her aged mother elive she must hasten to her bedside. Mrs. Farrell left on the first train passing through this city in the evening. To her great sorrow the mother had been ushered into eternity before she reached Hoagland. .Mrs. Sweet was past ninetytwo y»ars of age, and had the distinction of being cne of the oil ist residents of Al en county. She hxs visited Decatur many times and whiie here mad? the acquaintance o* many vho will receive the news of her demise with ead hearts. The sympathy of Recatur citizens is extended to the bereaved ones. — Though it is a little earlv, several Decatur people are planning the building of summer cottages at Rome City next year. They will begin as soon as the spring weather opens up and the homes will be ready for occupancy by the time school is out. John D. Hale, of Decatur, a brother of James Hale, of this city, entertained his children and grandchildren at his g con yesterday - Mr. and Mrs. L. S. t. heln”?. Mr ' and M ' 8 ' D ’ E ’ Studa'i present for the event, but ie Republic., wa3 a 6urprlße to Mr (honesty, either f ree people were presty local option I G^ tt ®ton Banner.

Attorney Lewis C. DeVoss went to Winchester Saturday to attend the funeral services of his brother,

mention of whose death was made

in our paper Thursday. The deceased was quite well known here, haring visited here at various times, hi" latest trip to Decatur being last August. He was 71 years old, born in Highland county, Ohio, in 1837, and came to Indiana when seventeen years old and has sicee lived in Randolph county. He enjoyed good health until a few months ago, when he suffered a stroke of paralysis. He improved, however, and was feeling better than for some time Thursday morning when he walked out to the barn. He was found there dead, by tis wife an hour later. He served as a member of company K. 9th Indiana Infantry, during the civil wa r , and served a term as treasurer of Randolph county. lie is survived by the widow and three sons, John. Reed and David, also by three brothers. Lewis C. of this city, Aarew of Redkey, and James W., of Pannora, lowa.

Suffering the most intense agong for hours, Emma Dishong. aged 7 years, daughter of Mrs. Lige Dishong, Gingsland, died Wednesday night at the home from burns received Wednesday afternoon while trying to pop some corn. The flesh on the small child's body was burned to the bone in many places and her hair was burned from her head. In this condition wMh the awful pain coming from the injuries the girl suffered from 4 o’clock in the afternoon until 11 o’clock at night. Mrs. Dishong went to the home of a neighbor to work Wednesday and loft her three children at home. Mary Dishong, aged 18 years, who is in the employ of the mitten factory In this city, said she would watch her sister and her brother Forrest, aged 9 years. In the afternoon Mary went to the home of Lon Kahn to visit for a short time. While she was gone her sister and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kohn decided to have some popcorn. It was while the co-n was poping that the clothes of the girl caught fire and she was burned to death. The little Kahn girl was too excited to know what to do when her playmate became enveloped in flames and both started to screaming and ran out in the yard. The brother of the deceased was down the street a short distance and running back to the house struggled ns hard as he could to tear off the burning wearing apparel. He was too late, however, as the child was so badly burned before he arrived that there was no hopes of saving her life. It is supposed that the little girl poured coal oil in the stove to hurry the fire up and that the flames shot out and ignited her dress. The funeral will be held from the Kingsland M. E. church tomorrow at 10 o’clock. The burial will take place at the Murray cemetery—Bluffton Banner.

The jury in the damage suit of James H. Sullivan against the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad, for the burning of his barn at Geneva, ajjter a deliberation of two hours, returned a verdict at four o’clock Thursday afternoon, awarding him damages in the sum of sl,200. They also answered a list of eighteen interrogatories submitted by the railroad company. The plaintiff concluded the presentation of his cahe in chief late Wednesday. Thursday morning court convened at 8:30 o'clock and the defendant had restei by 10:30 o’clock. An hour’s argument was allowed to each side and this was concluded before noon. After dinner the jury was instructed, and retired about 2:00 o’clock. Cracksmen failed to get into the safe at the Standard Oil company’s office at Elkhart because electric lighting current to the building had been disconnected. They had rigged up wiring connections to operate the drill, but were unable to find the switch to secure current to drive it and gave up in disgust. The imprint of the drill is plainly visible on th e safe dccr. C. C. Sprunger is circulating a petition to the county commissioners asking that a sotne road be built on the mile of road running east and west and making the north boundary line of the corporation of Berne. The required number of names of freeholders is 50 and nearly a hundred signers are on the petition.—Berne Witness. The lifeless body of a man found dead Christmas morning in Boyd park, along the line of the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley interurban near Wabash, has been identified as that of Willia m Oppy, of Marion, 55 years old. Death was due to heart disease or exposure. He had wandered away from home Thursday poorly clad and almost demented. Nick Miller is hugging the bed today battling with a bad case of indigestion. He suffered with considerable pain for a time, but since that has passed, he rested easier and will b e all right in a day or two.

ln th e Elizabeth A. Sovine vs. John Scvine divorce case, a motion for a ,200 allowance with which plaintiff Is to conduct tier case was filed and sus, taired for same ordered pa,d within ten days. Peterson & Moran have appeared for the defendant and it piomises to be a law suit. Wisconsin Lumber Co. vs. Cardwell Box Co., suit on drafts, demand Jl.lOOj assigned to Judge John LaFohette ton trial, who assumed jurisdiction. I E. P Reed & Co. vs. Fred B. TagJ suit on account, demurrer overruled. ■

Cliarles Page vs. Christine R. Ni lick, admx.. claim $8,500. Defends Aaron T Vail appears specially j files motion to quash sendee as to hi Special appearance by John W. ■ and motion to set aside service | quash summons. Special appear.*! for Fort Wayne Cooperage Co. M motion to quash summons. Tbeiß ticns to quash service were sustadß A marriage license was hsuedi ■ young Amish couple, their ing Joseph J. Swartz. 23, a c.irj*e* anq Lizzie E. Graber, 18, both roe township. ■ Real estate transfers: Decait.l* Case Co. to Jacob Isch, 40 affi ■ French township, $3,000. « Professor George Lucky, vfe children, of Lincoln, Neb.,

the city Saturday evening for* l week’s visit with their many tri*s and relatives in Adams cotuty. i this estimable family is b«oj *rtained in I his county JJreds Be minds of the people to 1 ti®f^B rs ago when Mr. Lucky "as yofyor of the Decatur public schools anßhis wife principal, simultaneously. J It will also be remembered thayMr. Lucky served as county superwendent here for some ’l me - SincMhen he has. step by step, gained ifflwishable' renown as a college piw-sor and at the present time Is recßnized as one of the oldest instructor® the University of Nebraska. At ■' annual meeting of the Anrican ■structers’ association held at Boston, Mass.. Mr. Lucky vis chosealo tour Europe In the interest of .African colleges, to glean facts in rftard to systems of education which inay be employed to an advantage lin the United States. He made an intensive tout in the fcreizn land, visin’.g England. Paris land many othw places. The Adams! county friendf of Mr. Lucky, and ®ey are innumelable, are pleased to learn that he jhas won a well earn d fame as an educational

The family troubles • 1 <Toe and Bertha Eley kill bow be ated in circuit court fror several tears they have figured l more or I<-I in police court, but this Is the first time they have broken into the hi®er hall of justice. Monday morninglPeterson & Moran as at:orneys for Mr Eley filed a suit for divorce fro# her husband, Joseph. The comflaint shows that they were married March 20,1889, nearly twenty years a®, and lived together until the day Ijefore Christmas. They seem to hale lived happily enough until th’® years ago, when Joe went to dritking heavily. He is accused of being an habitual drunkard, of beating his wife, cursing her, driving her away from home at night under threat of violence, failure to support and of even accusing his wife of infidelity. Mrs. Eley says that for six years she has trade the living by taking in washing! and going out to work. On December 24th Joe drove his wife from home and she has retaliated by filing this suit. They have three children. Elsie aged eighteen and married. Jennie aged fourteen and Robert aged eleven. Mrs Eley asks for the custody of the twc

younger children, sod a divorce and for ii S2OO alimony, also for $l2O per year for the maintenance of the two chil- S dren. —o ■ ■ e MET WITH THE BOARD TODAY f ■ t Commissioner Laughlin Able to Be 1 Present at Board Meeting. c - 5 Commsisioner Martin Laughlin was < In his place at the session of the coun- i ty commissioners Monday, while he 11 is not in his old time form, yet his, recovery is assured, although it will be some time before he will be entirely free from the effects of the illness. It was the first time that Mr. Laughlin had ever been under the care of a physician and that fact made the attack seem ail the more severe. Recovery from such an attack is slow and it is hard one day to notice any improvement over the day before, but care and a lot of patience will do the work. The many friends of Mr. Laughlin are keeping that gentleman busy responding to sympathy expressed with the added hope that he will soon be right side up and as good as ever. Miss Josephir went to Monroe this a visit I with her sister,®

RESOLUTIONS. a- L 18 4 the beginning of a new y-* ; s . ci a change in the administration ‘ id * school officials of the several an Ships. “ d F rea *’ Henry Hite, Trustee of ' lington township, retires with the e llßnt year; Be it resolved, that the *i :o y era of Washington township eby extend their most ■fcs to their retiring trustee, Henry for the many acts of kindness and lor hearty co-operation y lO advancement an d upbuilding iMhe schools of Washington town- L during his term in office. ■e it further resolved that he shall/ ■<> the best wishes of the teacher* I Washington township for un!in» f Bn future success in whatever vZ / Hion of life it may be his chofc J ■ engage. ■Be it also resolved that said teJi/ ■s extend a hearty greeting to she ■coming trustee, Samuel Butler. / T Commits. —— Ji » I A new feature added to the business Interests of the Fort Wayne and Epringfield interurban copany, which has been the source of a noticeable Increase in the freight business, is/ the employing of a traveling freight/ agent in the person of J. R. Fin/' of Fort Wayne. Mr. Fink, who it a young man of energy and thoroughly versed In the freight j'usiness, assumed his new position two weeks ago, and results have already been/ obtained from his efforts. The dutisV he discharges are thos*> which pertain to soliciting freight from Decatur merchants and Fort wayne wholesalers as well as business men from other cities who ship ixids to Deca-

tur. The Fort Wayne and Springfield people are featuring the carrying ofZ freight and are not oi|y competing in price with steam nnds, but a.ff striving to give good advice betiJl Decatur and the sumiit city. Although Auditor Kataheiiirich as Let, 1 has not compiled the ntonthly report for December, a safe efimate shows an increase in business over the preceding months, of at least six per cent. Decatur welcomed Mr. Fink to her midst. • I J Nothing in regard to the extension / of the local traction ine has beer/ done of late, and facts regarding K’e intentions of the pronpters are not obtainable at this tina Charles Knapp, a traduate frq/j Purdue, and one of Ipcatur’s wemost young is I enjoying am al undance of at the new city of Gary in the opacity of an ’ electrical engineer a>4 his Decatur .

friends aro bestowing Congratulations < upon him for his abilil in ascending

the ladder of success a rapidly. '-f'F/, graduating (from the fclecatur school with fiying homrs. Charles^ntered Purdue universii, and by/ifllgent work acquired a remaMable knowledge )of electriAl enginering. A f ter his graduation torn this institution he accepted a position in an electrical supply hous.kt Gary, where he has been employee until this time. His knowledge of e:ilneering soon became known and ala consequence be will begin Januar|l, 1909, work-, irg in the Gary powl house, whicHL Is the largest conceit of its natujw in the world. He willissume his i/w position with an envable salary /nd his many friends his rapid advancement during w course of the next year. Decatur i |ertainly main- I taining her of prod licit/; young men of intellec|and Mr. ■ adds a link to the dhain which is ’ making our city tall?| of.

Rev. Uhl, son-In-lar of John Chrisen of Decatur, wht| now holds an mportant charge atfransfield. Ohio, nspired his every editor in an adIress at the local PrSbyterian church Sunday night. Selecßg as his them/ ‘God chooses the lile things of thy sarth with which t| accomplish great” the able nhlster preser/ed T c.ughts which foun lodgment inf the hearts and minds <'§all. His clever delivery and logical Statements found way to every menljr of tbe audience. Rev. Uhl wsf enthusiastically received and would e welcomed again to speak from a ix»iur pulpit. Rev. Hunter Myefi son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Myers of Decatur, who holds a charge at Montpelier, delbZ ered excellent serious at the church Sunday mining and effing. His discourse were of the/ Sal interesting nature, md were well received by the vat audiences which greeted him. T. R- Moore, relied a letter this morning that as « stated it made him feel good all over. It was th* first encouraging news he has ry ceived from his sd 'Charles at nix, Arizona, whehas been slew,Tor several weeks an, this messaf* said that he was at Ist on to, recovery, and woM toe 0 out in a few daye f I