Decatur Democrat, Volume 52, Number 19, Decatur, Adams County, 13 May 1909 — Page 1

«LL THE NEWS AU THE TINT

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A question which has risen con- “ splcuously during the past few months as to what fund money would be obtained with which rebates would be given to saloon keepers whose licenses were unexpired has been decided by Attorney General Bingham as the decision is as follows: In response*#) a request from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Robert J. Aley, Attorney General , Bingham has given an opinion on the question as to what funds shall be drawn on by county auditors In refunding unexpired liquor license fees where the saloon, operated under a license, has been voted out under I the county option law. The attor z i ney general holds that the auditor cannot take the money from the common school tuition fund, into which It goes on being received for liquor licenses, but that it must be taken from the general fund of the county. Since this opinion will guide the auditors of the counties where the question has arisen, the saloon men Will be compelled to wait for their rebates until the money can. be appropriated by the county council. The ruling will affect Messrs. Ellis, Radamacher, Klopfenstein, Murray and Boknecht who will be com-, pelled to surrender their licenses to the county auditor in order that they secure the rebate. Miss Emma Byerly and a number of other Knightstown women, will go to Mexico this summer and take up claims. The climate and scenery of that country are great inducements, and there will be a large number of people who will go to Mexico. Miss Myerly, having taught school at this place for four years, three years in the high school, is well known and has a large circle of friends here. She left Decatur two years ago, and since that time has taught at Knightstown, her . home town, at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home. She has made a very efficient instructor, for she has been sucessful in the science of teaching, and has always made friends with her pupils. A large number of-the hoys and girts who used to go to school to her correspond with her. On completing her work about the last of June she will leave for that southern country, where she may make her future home. Her Decatur friends, wish her success in Old Mexico. ' — o Notwithstanding the fact that Treasurer Lachot has used every effort at his command, including the public announcement that appeared dally for weeks previous to the first Monday in May, the crop of delinquents is large and healthy. The crop is larger than it will be in a few hence, however. The number of delinquents by townships are: Union 20, Root 50, Preble 13, Kirkland 24, Washington 29, St. Marys 34, Blue Creek 38, Monroe 60, French 13, Hartford 58, Wabash 69, Jefferson 58, Decatur 337, Berne 37, Geneva 122 and Monroe *24. The number of delinquents is large, much larger in fact than it ought to be, and as the law is decidedly strict the treasurer has to comply. That means that after notification of this delinquency, those who fall to respond at once, the accounts will be placed in the hands of the prosecuting attorney and the law gives this official a fee of ten dollars. -tor bringing the suit and making the collection. All the expense of this collection is simply added to the amount of tax due, and in nearly every delinquency reported above, the fees for this collection will be more than the amount of taxes due. With this program in view, it will pay every one owing delinquent taxes to hustle up to the treasurer’s office and make settlement. The number in Decatur and Geneva is t<m large to be excusable, and it is no doubt true that many of those could-have settled the account without having to pay the added cost of penalty. Whatever else may be said, there Is no denying ' the fact that Treasurer Lachot has done everything under the sun to get I these payments in before the time ex- j pired for their payment. Not getting i them when they could have been paid ( without extra cost of collection is not | going to deter him from doing his . duty. The law is plain, and Treasurer Lachot has a happy faculty of following the law. i' ' o \ The meeting of the Men’s Club at the Presbyterian church last evening was one of the best held this year. Rev. Stewart, of Portland, was present and delivered a very interesting talk to the members. The club is growing and much interest is manifested at each meeting.

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Mrs. Mary Ault, widow of the late J Adam Ault, of Fort Wayne, dle<J i Tuesday morning at the home of her J daughter, Mrs. Charles Harshman, of Fort Wayne, after a long Illness from heart trouble. Death came to her as a great relief from the awful suffering she was subs jetted. The decedent lived in Adams ’ county during the most of her life, ( I and was well known by a large num- | ber of people. She had many rela- ‘' tives in Decatur, who are joined by a multitude of friends in extending ( sympathy to the bereaved ones. The funeral cortege will leave Fort Wayne thjs morning and arrive in this city at 12:45 via interurban. The remains will then be conveyed to Bobo, where they will be laid to rest. Surviving relatives include two sons Dillen Ault, of Convoy, and Ernest Ault, of Fort Wayne, and four daughters, Mrs. Mattle Matson, of Ada, 0., Mrs. Sadie Potts of Bobo, Mrs. Lizzie Moore and Mrs. Ollie Harschmann, of Fort Wayne. There are also two stepsons, John Afilt of Willshire, 0., and James Ault of Decatur, as well as a step-daughter, Mrs. Maggie Myers, of Decatur, and twenty-six grandchildren. Seven sisters and a brother also survive. Mrs. Ault was a member of the United Brethren church at Decatur. — o Enos Henry, son of A. M. Henry, of this city, who for years has been engaged in business at Newbern, North Carolina, as a civil engineer, is in the city for a visit and win leave Sunday night for Portsmouth, Ohio, where he will begin engineering for the National Brick Makers’ association. He will be in their employ for some time. Mr. Henry and his partner, R. A. Colvin, have an estalblished office In Nebern, and they are doing a lucrative business. They have engineered many miles of electric roads and have done ft with great success. Their business calls them to different parts of the country. Mr. Henry was accompanied by his wife and eight months’ old babe, wh& will remain here during summer rndhtia "M the guests of Mr. Henry’s parents. The many Decatur friends of Mr. Henry will be glad to learn of his limitless success in the far off state. — ;—■ —o — The result of a paralytic stroke occurring one week ago and the infirmities attending a ripe old age, have caused the death of John E. Teeple, late of St. Marys township, who for many years has been a resident of Adams county. The aged man had peen comparatively ( well until one week ago last Monday, when he was the victim of a severe stroke of paralysis and since then he has gradually declined until the hand, of the grim reaper relieved him of the intense pain. The deceased was born in Morrow county, Ohio, January 22, 1831, and when but thirteen years of age he came to this county settling on a piece of land later which he cleared and put under cultivation. He has resided on that farm for fifty years. He was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Smith of St. shlp, and to this union were born seven children, all of whom survive to mourn the loss of a loving and devoted father. Besides the widow the following children survive: Benjamin Teeple of Van Wert, Judson Teeple of this city, William Teeple of east pf this city, and Zach, whose whereabouts are unknown at this time; and Mesdames Ell Stoops Van Wert, J. Moser Wren, and Mrs. James Gay of this city. The funeral services will be held from the Bobo M. E. church Saturday afternoon, the cortege leaving the house at 1:30 o’clock. Interment will be made at Mt. Tatar cemetery. Mr. Teeple was past sev-enty-eight years of age. The decedent was identified With early history of the county, and has been regarded as one of the most progressive farmers of St. Marys township. His loyalty to the cause of right and aggressiveness in the different movements which have advanced the interest of his township, the county land the people as a whole had made him popular with his every acquaint'ance. In the death of Mr. Teeple 'a great loss has been rendered the county. His activity in every department of business and social life will be sadly missed by those with whom he has been affiliated. The bereaved ones <san*only find consolation in the remembrance of the many good and noble deeds of the departed man. Their sorrow is shared by Innumerable friends. ■}<;• ...... —— -—9 e 5 Miss Pearl Miller ,of south of the city, was shopping here..today, r -

Decatur, Indiana. Thursday, May 13 1909

3 Muncie, Ind., May 12.—A body of representative Portland citizens, r headed by Congressman J. A. Ml. t Adair, Senator Nathan B. Hawkins, i and Judge John F. LaFollette, came to Muncie yesterday and held a cont ference with George A. Ball, of Ball • Brothers Glass Manufacturing com--5 pany of this city, concerning indus- , trial progress at Portland. The Port- • land industrial committee decided to ■ solicit the aid of Ball brothers, chiefly r because of the fact they are heavy ; stockholders in the Muncie-Portland i traction line, which is one of the finest in the country. It was stated i that Ball brothers notified the committee recently that they would offer assistance in the upbuilding of mani ufacturlng Interests at Portland. Then it was decided to have members of i the committee meet a representative of the firni. The conference Was held at the Hotel Delaware, but the , result was not made public. The Portland visitors were highly enthusiastic over Portland’s prospective industrial growth. One of the visitors stated Portland is sure of a substantial growth in-many respects and that In his opinion, with a few years the Jay county capital would show a remarkable gain in size and business. oAnderson, Ind., May 12.—The trend of the local option contest in this county, judging from the arguments so far presented, would indicate that the fight is to be carried out on the economic issue. The literature put out by the Law and Order League warns the voter that taxes will be raised and surplus labor thrown on the market, and urges the voter to let well enough alone while the other counties In the state try the “option experiment.” The Local Option league is disseminating literature presenting facts from the county records as to the revenue from taxation and its distribution. From the mass of facts and figures being presented to the voters the indications are that this fight will prove a helpful campaign of education along the line of taxation and public expenses. There . 4a a disposition’ on the part of both sides to avoid “dirty” work and win by confronting the voter with both sides of the question and leave him to determine for himself- at the ballot box. x . There will be no request of the city council to modify the franchise which the IndlanLighting company claims that it already has here, or no request for a new franchise at the meeting of the council Friday night. This is a statement made by Samuel Murdock, manager of the company, today, he having made a brief visit in this city in consultation with Eichhorn & Vaughn, attorneys. When asked if the company would ask for a franchise Friday night he said that no such action would be made as the company already has a franchise. He said that there neither would be any request for a modification in reference to price, as the old franchise will permit the pumping of artificial gas in here and selling it. He did not make plain, however, how gas can be pumped in without getting a modification so that the price would be set. Mr. Murdock and Mr. Mulholland made an inspection trip over the proposed lines from Decatur to Kingsland and from Kingsland here, C. P. G. Seabold going to Decatur to bring them over the line in an automobile. They arrived between 1 and 2 o’clock and left on the 2:40 car.—Bluffton Banner. i RwyQ ■ , ■■ Remember that the juvenile band’s benefit show will be the best event of its kind ever given in the city. The cast is working faithfully and is making rapid progress. The specialties will be new and will please every one. The following is cast of “In the Village by the Sea:” Tom Manly, a young fisherman, Howard Wlsehaupt; William Farren, alias Squire Hammond, Albert Selle - meyer; James Hammond, his son and a consummate scoundrel, Henry Thomas; David Morris, familiarly known as Uncle Davie, Robert E. Mann; Silas Kidder, a stage struck young rustic, Bruce Patterson; Rev. Medhurst, Ralph Amrlne; Rose Prescott, Farren ward, Miss Clara Terveer; Mrs. Banly, Tom’s mother, Miss Minnie Orvisjßuth Manly, Tom’s sister, Miss Ada Murray; Little Nellie, a waif of the Ocean, Portia Thomas. The play is a beautiful heart story, with plenty of comedy through the four acts. Not a dull moment anytime. The specialties will be a solo by Miss Terveer, a polite vaudeville turn by Mr. Amrine and several selections by the quartet. Mrs. J,

f.Q. Neptune will preside at piano and , [the between-act music will be fur- | nlshed by the new orchestra. Ad- , • mission twenty-five cents. Secure ) your tickets from the members of the ■ j band. Seats reserved at the Holt--1 house drug store. Board opens Mon- • J day at 8 a .m. Don’t forget the date, ■ May 17th. o- — ) Yesterday Marshal Butler was r ordered by the city attorney to stop r the work of a number of men in the I employ of Julius Haugk who it was • reported were digging a ditch from the site upon which the Indiana ■ Lighting company gas tank is being • erected to the Monroe street sewer. The land upon which the tank is bei ing built was assessed for the Mar- ! shal street sewer and resultant to a i- complaint from a resident who is financially Interested in the Monroe 1 street sewer the officer was notified Ito stop the work of the men. This he did and it developed afterward that Haugk’s men were not digging 1 a ditch io the sewer, but were only furnishing means for the carrying . away of surface water which was re--1 tarding their work. The Monroe street sewer is not sufficiently large to accommodate more people than are really entitled to the service, hence the action of this morning. No trouble whatever was encountered by the marshal, as his orders were immediately obeyed. — o : John S. Bowers has verified the statements made by this newspaper a few days ago, and it may not be many months until there is standing on the remains of the old Burt House, one of the most handsome buildings in the city. The purchase of the now vacant lots was made with the idea in view of building on them, and that too, just as soon as such arrangements can be brought into full force and effect. The deal for the lots was consumated a few weeks ago, the same having been hanging fire for some time. the<purpose of the new purchaser to erect a three-story .business block, w&hthree store rooms below, the second floor to be arranged in suites for office rooms# and the third floor for fraternal societies, the entire building to he rented with heat and light furnished by the owner of the building. Such an office building is badly needed in this city, and none of the rooms should go begging for a tei&nt. It is an ideal spot near the business center for such a structure, and knowing Mr. Bowers as we do, we know that the building will not only be modern, but it will be a monument to the city and a credit to the enterprise and good business sagacity of the owner. As soap as he gets his plans worked out we will give our readers more in detail about this office and business block. 1 • ——o The Ward Fence company made a few changes in its officers at a meeting of its directors held Tuesday, this change being made on account of the prolonged absence of Harry Ward, who goes .south in the hope of genefitting his health. Mr. Ward is retained as a member of the board of directors, but resigned as manager, Mr. Brackett being selected to take his place. The officers are Harry Ward, president, E. L. Carroll vice president, M. E. Brackett manager and treasurer, Ned Steele secretary. The members of the board of directors as elected at the last meeting of the stockholders were Harry Ward, M. E. Brackett, E. L. Carroll, Dr. D. D. Clark and E. C. Bleeke. The change in ffianagers is In reality not a change, as Mr. Brackett has been in charge of the business ever since its location in this city, and the progress made under his direction is evidence that the interests of the Ward Fence company will be taken care of in the future the same as it has been in the past. We overestimated the size of the advertisement that appeared in the Woman’s Home Companion and which sold the one thousand dollar order of ornamental fence to a cemetery association in Wyoming. The advertisement was just ten lines of five point type, and when it is known that it takes fourteen lines of five point type to occupy an inch of newspaper space, the reader will readily see what an Infernally little thing that measly add. was. o 1 — City Health Officer Keller is not overlooking any bets, when it comes to making Decaturites clean up. The cleansing is having its effect An the appearance of things about the city, and it will not be Jong until everyi thing will smell just right.

1 The Thimble Club will meet to- ■ morrow afternoon at the home of Mrs. • Ned Steele on south Third street. All ) the ladies are requested to be press ent. The St. Paul Aid Society will meet , with Mrs. H. L. Smith, south of the city Thursday afternoon. All the members are invited to be present. r 1 A farewell party and social will be > given Thursday evening at the home 1 of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. York, who 1 will leave soon for their new home at Paoli. This family has been one . of the best in the church for they were all workers, and the congregation regrets very much to see them leave. Music and games will furnish entertainment for all. The Aid Society of the United Brethren church will meet with Mrs. Bertha Mlehls Thursday afternoon. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian church will hold another of their pastry sales at the Decatur meat market on Saturday, May 15, between the hours of one and five o’clock. The ladies will have a good supply in the pastry line, and ask your patornage. The Y. P. A. of the Evangelical church held its regular monthly session last evening with Miss Bessie Baumgartner on Madison street. The event was one of the happiest and most delightful in the history of that organization. Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. Wise, after which came the business meeting, and then the literary program, a splendid one, thoroughly enjoyed by each one present. Following this came an hour of social enjoyment, with refreshments and a most happy time it proved. There were about fifty members present and the society grew in strength and purpose at this session. - The W. M. S. of the Evangelical church will meet Thursday afternoon at the church at 2:00 in their annual business meeting. Every member is requested to be present, as the election of officers is to take place. The W. M. S. of the Fort Wayne district will hold a convention at Fort Wayne May 20-21. As many local members as possibly can are invited to attend this convention. Visitors from Fort Wayne, Geneva and several other places were present at Masonic lodge last night, and saw the Master Mason’s degree conferred upon John T. Myers. The meeting was one of the most pleasant held there for some time. Several applications for new membership were acted upon, all of which is evidence of the fact that the order is growing at a lively gait. A class initiation of the Lady Maccabees will occur tonight at the G. A. R. hall. There will be a large company present to witness the initiation, and every one is expecting an unusually delightful time. Mrs. Harriet Brayman, state deputy of the Maccabees, who has been working in the Interest of the lodge will be present. Refreshments will be served. Those who compose the class are Mrs. Andrew Artman, Mrs. Percy Williams, Mrs. John Burk, Mrs. Fred Linn, Mrs. H. Mann, Mrs. John Hay, Mrs. George Zimmerman. — o ;—-- LAWRENCE KRUCKENBERG DEAD Little Boy Succumbs to Complication of Diseases. Death claimed its victim at 7 o’clock Tuesday evening the little seven-months’-old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Kruckenberg, of Union township. Little Lawrence had been ill for some time, suffering from a complication of diseases, including mumps, kidney trouble and a lung affection. He was born October 10, 1908. The funeral services will be held from the house at one o’clock, Friday afternoon, and Immediately afterward services will be held at the Blakey church, with Interment at the Blakey cemetery. o MJBS KINTZ THROW FROM CART Miss Lettie Kintz had some excitement this morning with her pony. She drove out of the alley near the home of,Dr. Neptune, and the buggy struck a telephone pole, throwing Miss Lettie out. She struck her head on the curb, inflicting a slight cut, but the results were in no wise serious.

CIRCULATION 2800 WEEKLY

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Judge Merryman gave his decision in the Runyon divorce case, finding for the plaintiff, who is granted a divorce, $75.00 alimony, and her former name Lona Nelson is restored. Judgment was rendered against the defendant for the costs and an order that he pay $25 into court within fifteen days for plaintiffs attorneys fees. Catherine Synder vs. William Eicher, possession of real estate, answers filed to interrogatories. The case of Mary Knavel vs. Edward Knavel, for divorce, was dismissed on account of the death of Attorney Teple’s father. , The insanity inquest held on Frank Crawford, resulted in a finding that he be committed to East Haven. The board was composed of Drs. J. S. Coverdale, D. D. Clark and Squire Smith. He is fifty-six years old. He will be taken to Richmond as soon as a vacancy is reported. Real estate transfers: Dink M. Fulton to Adaline M. Blackburn, part of lot 17, Decatur, $1.00; E. H. Leßrun to Susie F. Ward, lots 648 and 649 Decatur, $1,800; R. M. Link to James H. Brow’nlng, part of lots 271, 272, 273, Decatur, $2,700. . Alice Whitcomb vs. William W. Whitcomb, Hivorce, granted. Judgment against plaintiff for costs. The cause of Julius Haugk et al vs. Erastus Fritzinger et al, suit on lien has been reset by Judge O’Rourke for June 12th. The divorce case of Maggie (ACourtney vs. James A. Courtney, will be heard Saturday morning of this weeks. - T A. A. Butler, administrator of the Jesse Butler estate, filed a report of sale of personal property, which was approved. The acceptance of the application of William Glaus of Hartford township for admission to the Epileptic Village at New Castle, has been received at the county clerk’s office. The relaitves of the young man have been notified and will bring him to this city tomorrow, where he will be prepared and will probably be taken to New Castle on Friday. o DATES THAT HE WILL SPEAK Governor Marshall to Speak Several Times this Summer. Indianapolis, May 12.—The following dates for addresses by the governor have been announced by his secretary: May 24, dedication of the Masonic temple, Indianapolis; May 26, commencement address, Winona academy, Winona lake; May 29, Purdue memorial, Purdue university, Lafayette; June 1, comencement Indiana School for the Blind; June 10, annual meeting of the Democratic Editorial Association of Indiana, Bloomington; June 11, Hammond high school alumni, Hammond; June 15, commencement address, St. Mary’s-of-the-Woods, Terre .Haute; June 23, annual banquet Grain Dealers’ association. - —.— o — GOES TO BAY CITY NEXT WEEK M. E. Brackett is Grand High Priest In Grand Masonic Chapter. M. E. Brackett goes to Bay City, Michigan next Tuesday, where he will preside over the deliberations of the grand chapter, R. A. M. For the last nine years he has been going through the chairs of this great Masonic body, and after the meeting next week ne Will have completed the duties of the highest office in that body, that of Grand High Priest. He has held his residence in Michigan for the purpose of completing this official tenure in office, but after Tuesday he will be in name as well as in fact a fullfledged citizen of this city, better prethan ever to devote his energies toward the upbuilding of the Ward Fence company as well as the city of Decatur. — o — g. B. Evans is now driving through Indiana in the Interest of some nursery deals which he is consumating and with an eye of purchasing land. He has written from Anderson stating that so far his business has been very successfully attended to but that he has as yet bought no land. He expected to Visit Brown county today and there probably purchase some land.—Bluffton News,