Decatur Democrat, Volume 52, Number 23, Decatur, Adams County, 10 June 1909 — Page 6

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COURT NEWS

In the s case of Eliza Hartman et al vs. Clara D. Hoffman et al, partition, the final report was approved and the commissioner discharged. The clerk was ordered to pay out the funds to the persons entitled to same. There is one rather peculiar incident conected with the jury now serving in the Faylor-Studabaker case in circuit court Two of the members are John Everett the grocer, and John Parrish the school teacher of this city. This is the second time they have served on a jury during 4 their lives and the peculiar thing is that the other time they served was on the same jury, just ten years ago. The Faylor vs. Studabaker case began another week's grind in coun Monday, some hours being devoted to the reading of a number of depositions. The jurymen and lawyers appear fresh and good for five days more in the box. In the case of Emma Schaupp vs. Morton J. Martin et al partition, salt, reported and confirmed. The commissioners was allowed three per cent, and |25.00 attorney’s fees. Peterson & Moran filed a new case entitled The Studabaker Bank vs. Fred D. Bell and King Piano Co., note demand $250. a>.. . » Decatur Lumber Co. vs. David E. Studabaker, suit on note and account heard, finding on note for $147.20 and on account for $235.20. Before Dore B. Erwin as special judge, a petition was filed by the commissioner in the partition case of Norman G. Lenhart vs. A. R. Bell et al, to pay assessment bn Elm street sewer; commissioner ordered to pay $45. Commissioner allowed $112; plaintiff’s attorney allowed SIO.OO.

Real estate transfers: Christian Elett et al to John Smitley, part of Inlots 14 and 15, Decatur, >5,500; Geo. M. Glancy to James A. Swoveland, lots 1 and 14 and 2 acres in Geneva, |100; Albert F. Burdg et al to Jessie F. Burdg, part inlot 14, Decatur, >lO. Morton J. Martin, administrator of the Elizabeth C. Martin estate, filed a petition to compromise a claim, petition sustained. R. S. Peterson has assumed jurisdiction in the matter of J. T. Merryman, executor of George W. Calderwood. Henry Lankenau, guardian for Arnold Meier and others, filed final account as to Rudolph and current report as to Paul, both approved. Fred Braun, guardian for Marla L. Brown, filed final report and was discharged by the court. f . o The county officers all made their quarterly reports this term of commissioner’s court and these reports reveal the following receipts: Clerk. Civil cases, >389.11; probate cases, >199.62; marriage licenses, >9B; criminal cases, >12.85; other licenses, >9.50; transcripts, >12.25; certificates >18.35; insurance, >2l; total, >761.28. Sheriff. Fees and collections >47.05; fees taxed, >129.65; total, >176.70. Recorder. Deeds, >268.90; mortgages, >239.05; releases, >59; miscellaneous, >49.35; total, >616.30. Auditor. Transfers, >40.70; approving bonds, >9.50; liquor licenses, >2O; copies of record, >1; school fund mortgages, >7; affidavits, >5.25; total, >83.45. County Asylum. Amount on hand last report, >341.41; Mrs. Myers, >2.00; J. D. Hale for hay, >75.06; G. W.. ; Rupright for cattle, >883.40; John Weber for hay, >16.00; J. D. Hale for wool, >37.50; John Schurger for barley >5; Paul Baumgartner for barley >4; total amount paid' to county treasurer, >1,364.37. •*— — O'* ■■ U. S. Drummond transacted business in the city.

The Mystic La Delles of Decatur, are gaining a splendid name on account of their wonderful and mysterious performances, and are becoming favorites in the large cities. They have been playing in Chicago last week and are still there, remaining till June 15, when they will go to California, to Flay a six months’ engagement Some time ago a wellknown manager from California came to Chicago, where the La Delle family had an engagement for the purpose of seeing the family appear in a performance and he was so well pleased that he asked them for the engagement in the western state. Perhaps more Decatur people succeed in the world than in most other towns its size. At any rate some of its people are doing very well. The La Delles are feeling very good over this recognition of their ability, and in a letter to D. M. Hensley and family expressed themselves as well pleased. They are expecting much pleasure as well as profit* from the trip. They have been through.all of the central states recently. On completing their en-1 gagement in California they will veryj probably return to Decatur for a short vacation. Every member of thel family takes part in an entertainment j The son, Clifford, is said to be almost as good as his father. Mrs. La Delle: and daughters also take an important 1 part in the performances, o This evening a reception to their new pastor will be given by the members of the Christian church. Every one is cordially. Invited to attend. In order to welcome and Increase the number of acquaintances of their new minister, F. H. Vernor of Logansport, the congregation has planned the reception. Remember you are invited. All the members of the other churches are requested to come. The ministers of the city have received specte* invitations. For several months the church has been growing, and its future looks bright The Christian Women’s board of missions of the Christian church will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. G. T. Burk on south First street A good program has been prepared. The members and their friends are invited to attend.

An enjoyeablje day was spent by the many friends of Mr.and Mrs. C. 8. Summers of R. R. No. 10 Sunday. The guests were entertained royally all day. At noon an excellent dinner was served and during the forenoon and afternoon musical selections were given. For sometime the invitation had been extended to yesterday’s! guests to spend Sunday at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Summers, and they had planned to go before, but were detained. Yesterday, however, was an ideal day, and the young people from Decatur, the Misses Ina Everett, Lettie Kintz, Madge and Mary Hite, Bertha and Ida Kohne and : Agnes Voglewede drove to the home of their host and hostess. When they arrived they found a large company of the young people of the neighborhood and from Monroe present. On account of their most pleasant time, the guests will always remember the day with great pleasure. *«•**««• Childrens’ Day will be observed by almost every church of the city. The Sunday school teachers are busy giving the children a course of instruction for that dgy. With drills, music, recitations, etc., the programs of each school will be Interesting. Childrens’ Day is generally observed i the first Sunday in June, but this < year it will be observed as soon as r ] the teachers have completed the < training of the children. < ' o I The wedding of Miss Pearl Butcliei : to Mr. Henry B. Heller will occur on i Thursday morning of this week. It | will be a very quiet affair. ] The Christian Endeavor of the i Christian church elected the follow- i ing officers Sunday night. They will p serve one year: President, Maggie Daniels; vice president, Jessie Bentz; ! < secretary, Velma Shroll; treasurer, h Winifred Burk; chairman social com-'i |inittee, Mrs. C. J. Weaver; chairman i flower and sick committee, Sadie ]

1 A very pleasant birthday party was that given Sunday in honor of John Smith at ms nome a few miles north of the city. A large number of his friends and relatives gathered at his home to help make the day as happy one as could be. The day was spent in playing various games and music was furnished the guests during the different parts of the day. Refreshments were served to all the guests present and of which all done their parti At a late hour the guests departed for their homes, wishing Mr. Smith many more such happy events. Mrs. F. M. Schlrmeyer and daughter, Miss Irene Schlrmeyer entertained the Misses Norah and Faye Smith at dinner yesterday. Mrs. Jacob Atz was hostess to a company of friends from Kendallville who spent the day very pleasantly as (her guests. Dinner was served at noon. Those present were Miss Lydia Kundrell, a sister of Mrs. Atz I from Kendallville, Miss Dora Atz, Miss Sarah Martz, of Kendallville. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Fort Wayne ft Sprlng- ' field interurban company was held Saturday and the officers were chosen who will guide the interests of the corporation during the coming year. The ballots revealed the fact that all of the old officers were selected to succeed themselves as follows: W. H. Fledderjohann, president and general manager; John H. Koenig, vice {president and general counsel; B. A. J Fledderjohann; superintendent of construction. All the old directors wesg re-elected with the exception of Harry Kir ker, of Logan, Ohio, who will .be succeded by Rudolph Schug, of j Berne. The officers and directors ihave well managed the business of

| the company and their re-election is only a further evidence of their efflIciency and faithfulness to their duties. The mee|lng was spirited ■ throughout and a large representation of the stockholders of the road were present A large delegation from Ohio was here. o — — The last will and testament of Henry Kruetzmann, written May 27th, 1909, just six days before he died,was probated Monday p. m. It contains nine provisions, the first revoking all former wills, me second provides for the payment of debts and funeral expenses. Third gives to his daughter, Louisa, all the household goods, organ, etc, all the household Miss Louisa S3OO to be paid put of money on hands or out of the Income,, and not to bear accrued Interest. ! Fifth, gives to his son Fred, the sum of $2,000 tb be paid out of the estate when on hands. Sixth, provides that the. son, August, shall occupy the Old home farm in Preble township, until the expiration of the present leave, April 1910, Mr; one share of the crops is to be delivered as agreed even in case of Mr. Kruetzmann’s death. Seven, gives to August the privilege of continuing in possession of the farm two years longer, if he so desires at the same terms. He may give up the farm if he wishes to at the end of one year or need not carry out the agreement at all if he prefers. Eighth, divides the rest of the property between the nine children, Llsseth Limenstall, John, .Caroline, Arnold, Ernst, Anna Scherry, August, Lydia Scherry, Fred and Louisa Kruetzmann, share and share alike, subject however to the other provisions of the will. Nine, nominates Peter Kirsch as the executor, and he is authorized to sell all the property, the Decatur property not for one year and the Preble farm not until August has completed his lease, unless deemed necessary. Louisa is not to pay rent for the Decatur property, but is to occupy it for paylng the taxes and she is to receive the share of the crops from the farm. The executor was duly appointed. The will was witnessed by M. Kirsch and William Fansler. ■■ — 0 ' ENTERTAINS FIRE LADDIES Former Decatur Young Man Proves Royal Entertainer to Firemen. / E. E. Mentzer, formerly of Decatur, now a member of the Bluffton Are department, royally entertained the laddies at his home yesterday as due celebration of his twenty-eighth birthday anniversary. At twelve o’clock a sumptuous dinner consisting of all the delicacies of the season was served and the guests did ample justice to the same after which a social hour was enjoyed during which music and social chat furnished the amusements. The laddies are a jolly lot, and it has been voted by the department that each member of the company on the day of his birthday must entertain the remaining members in commemoration of the passing of a milestone in their lives. After leaving the Mentzer home the boys repaired to the department station

very valuable fire team and the horses are certainly well trained. They also have modern equipments which enable the laddies to fight fires effectively. —— —o— •,< The campaign advertising the Great Northern Indiana fair to be held in this city the last week in August will begin about the first of July and will be kept up 'until the big week comes. This year's show is to be the best ever given here and the special features will excell any ever given In this part of the state. They will if present arrangements do not iniscarry, include exciting chariot races, a band of Winnebago Indians, perhaps balloon races and several other features that will draw crowds from far and near. The races will be far. the best ever witnessed here and the entire fair is to be a ten time winnei. Mr. Adams, the secretary,, is busy planning for the early and necessary part of a county fair, which means much work. He is sending out the premium lists and in many other ways getting ready for the event. A press committe will be appointed soon whose duties will be to advertise the fair properly in the papers of this and surrounding counties. Every business man of the county and every citizen should help to make this year a banner one at the fair. The association here has many friends. They have always paid every dollar of premiums and have treated every one in a fair, square manner. This Is a valuable asset to the association for it is much easier to secure attractions and entries under such circumstances. TAFT TO PRESENT MEDALS Wright Brothers to Be Honored at the White House.

i- ■ ■■>■■■ Washington, June 7.—An occasion of International interest will be that atWashington Thursday next, when the Wright brothers will receive at t the hands of the president of the United States medals in recognition of the aeronautic achievements that have won them world fame. The medals are of gold and are awarded by the Aero club of America, one each to Wilbur and Orville bright. Mr. Taft will make the presentation in the east room of the white house. The Aero club hab arranged a luncheon and other events for the day. Since going to the county infirmary a week or so ago, Fred Richards has not shown any improvement In his .health. In fact he is in a serious 'condition xlth a development of tuberculosis of the bowels. Dr. Clark the county infirmary physician, is doing all he can to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted man, but he gives no hopes of helping him or improving his physlcial condition. Warden Reed of the Northern Prison at Michigan City, has written Mr.’ Richards that if he cares to return to the hospital of he will send a man after him and keep him just as long as he may want to stay, As the hospital there is one of the best in the i state, fixed and especially adapted for taking care and treating every ailment, it is likely that Mr. Richards will go. He has signified a willingness and desire and it is likely that Superintendent Graber will so inform , the Michigan City warden. Mr. Richards is all broken in health and is suffering constantly with this affliction of the bowels. It is not thought that hr can live through it for any great length of time, and the Michigan City hospital is the best place for him as the best care possible is ; given to all patients. —- < 1 ' "O Qn the 11th of June, 1777, the Continental congress passed a resolution of thirty-two words which added a new flag to the list of national ensigns. That flag then represented the aspirations of some three million people, scattered along our Atlantic coadt, and engaged in a doubtful struggle for freedom. Today that flag is revered by more than eighty million human beings, is the visible emblem of the majesty of the nation that in resources and the unity" of its people is the most powerful, as it is the freest upon the globe, and upon that standard’s folds the sun never sets. These are facts which will be recited in many cities of the country : on June 14th of this year. That the American people should honor their flag and remember the date on which it was born is altogether fitting. And it 18 fortunate that reasons of public convenience have combined the observance of flag day with that of the ! anniversary of Bunker Hill, when up- : on the stricken field the American 1 people conclusively proved the firm- I ness of their resistance to oppress ! sion and the sincerity of their de- ] mand for independence. In cultlvat- * ing respect for the flag and making its • meaning clear, to the rising generation, the public schools are doing 1 most praiseworthy and patriotic work. 1

. day .and never stood more clearly i for liberty, regulated by law, than I i it does in those closing days of the nineteenth century. The American i flag is now probably the oldest nai tional ensign of unchanged design in the world. If any shares with it that .distinction it is the flag of the Swiss ■ republic. Born In devotion to tie rights of man, the American flag still stands for the principles and aspirations that gave it birth. Thousands of men have died to keep that ; banner unsullied, and millions more are ready to die that it may ever float i with not one star erased. Under that ' flag independence and the seas> freedom were won, and liberty’s domain , was widened from the Atlantic to the i Pacific and from the suns rising to Portq Rico to his telling in the Phil* * ippines. Alone among national eni signs, the American flag has never known permanent retreat Americans . need no urging to honor the flag and ■ resent its improper or disrespectful ’ use. But every ceremonial, and evi ery observance of an anniversary, > that gives children better understanding of what the flag means, is a . lesson in stilwart patriotism. i ■ o "■ i The Fort Wayne district Epworth I league convention will be held in i the First M. E. church, Fort Wayne, Indiana, June 22, 23 and 24 and a goodly representation from the local i chapter will be in evidence at the i very important meeting. The Decatur district officers are Etta Mallonee secretary and J. C. Tritch treasurer. The intialsession of the convention ■ will be held Tuesday evening, June i 22 and the following morning another session will be held in which Miss Etta Mallonee will read her annual report, as secretary of the splendid organization. Wednesday afternoon Editor Fred Rohrer of the Berne Witness is scheduled for an address bn the subject, “God’s hand in the antisaloon movement.” J. C. Tritch will conduct a song and praise service during the Thursday morning meeting and a number of people from Geneva, Ossian and other surrounding towns are on the program which . promises to be one of the most interesting ever rendered in this section.' Lodging, breakfast and supper will be furnished the visiting leaguers and a lecture will be delivered Wednesday evening with an admission fee of twenty-five cents, the proceeds to be appropriated in defraying the expenses of the convention. The leaguers are expecting a very interesting meeting and many from Decatur will attend. ' ' " : • -"-•.7 ■ • Huntington, Ind., June 7.—(Special to Dally Democrat)—After the jury in the case against Frank Cotton had been out twenty-four hours, and had reported that they were no nearer a verdict than the first moment they retired, they 'were discharged by Judge Cook Saturday evening. It was then learned that they stood six for acquittal and six for conviction and had never changed a ballot. The court Immediately reset the case for trial again, for next Monday, June 14th. Cdton is a lucky scoundrel and theres no mistake about it When sober he is said to be a fairly good kind of a fellow with some ability as a hustler, but the trouble is whenever he wants to do something devilish he takes a drink or two and then , blames it on to that He has stolen . and forged, times without number and . his arrest has become a joke in this . part of the state. His father has , disowned him many times, but always , steps forward at the last moment and , provides for )his defense; At this , time he was tried for forging his , father’s name to two checks which he cashed at Huntington saloons. They were paid but not until after trouble j had began and the prosecutor of Huntington county decided to proceed > with the case. ( . o '?■■■—■: . j The June session of commissioner*' j court opened with much business oh the docket, and the.'dky has been a busy one for the custodians of the county. , ' I John P. Steiner and others filed a petition to vacate a highway in Hartford township. Viewers were ap- , pointed in the names of James Duff, Frank Hlsey’ and William Conrad, ( Sr., and they will meet at Berne , bn June 14 to proceed with their ( report ' j i Blds were opened for the construe- , tlon of three macadam roads, the bids j being as follows: , . t Caleb Andrews Road. E Wheat & Sisk $6,754.80 , E. H. Fau5t5.912.93 j Michael Miller 6,304.00 Wm. Reppert . 6,990.00 Cal Miller '..... 6,423.00 Eli Engle 6,767.00 L. O. Bears s 6,737.00 Jacob Omldb <7,300.00 ( WE. H. Faust is low bidder. Joseph Helman Road. Wheat ft Sisk $6,029.80 E. H. Faust 4,837.15

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“■WWW J Michael Miller 5,653.6 Wm. Reppert 5,885.6 Merryman ft Fugate 5,500.6 En Engle 6,262.f1| L. O. Bears 5,671.1 Jacob Omlor 5,600.( E. H. Faust is low bidder. C. C. Sprunger Road. Wheat & Sisk ..$2,176.( E. H. Fpust 2,314.Levi Augsburger 2,347.1 Michael Miller 2,424.1 Wm. Reppert . z 2,415.1 W. V. Buckmaster 2,275.1 Eli Engle .•.' 2.229. C Frank Heller 2,345.1 Jacob Musser 2,149.( L. O. Bears.' 2,439.( Jacob Omlor 2,357.( Musser is low bidder. 4 Smith, Christen & Smith were tl low bidders for the closets in tt basement at the court house, the bids being $385.00. The bld was a cepted and contract entered into f< the work. This Improvement hi long been a necessity, the approprii tlon being made by the county com cil. Reports of the county officers wei made and filed in accordance wit law. These reports embrace the o flees of clerk, auditor, recorder, shei iff, treasurer and Superintendent Gri ber at the county infirmary. — o ' ' CRIB SEABOLD WAS FINED Bluffton Man Got Five and Costs i Fort Waynf. The Bluffton News said: Cris Sea bold, the local liveryman, drew i fine of $5 and costs in police cbm in that city as a result of th eacc dent at Fort Wayne Tuesday nigh when he crashed into a cab with h automobile. It was first alleged ttu Seabold was driving down the stre< at a terrific rate of speed, but whe the case was Introduced in court i was learned that none of the pollc had seen the automobile running an therefore they could not charge fat driving. Seabold failed to show u and a statutory charge was filed, th fine of $5 and costs attached and* th case settled after the fine and cost were deducted from the SIOO cas bond which Seabold had deposited Had he appeared in court to figb the case he probably would , not hav been “stuck” as he could have prove: without doubt that he was not guilt of charges alleged. < • o II ALONZO BELLVILLE IS DEAD As Result of a Pistol Duel at the Up land Depot. Alonzo Bellville, who was shot' ii a pistol duel at Upland last Tuesda; evening, is dead and William P. Gray now held in the Grant county jail must convince the grand jury that hit act was in self-defense or answer t< a charge of having \ murdered hit brother-in-law. Bellville passed awaj about 11:35 Friday night after Un gerlng between life and death slnc< the hour of the tragedy. From the very first the wounded man's injurj was considered fatal by the attending physicians, and the only surprint was that he lived as long as he did The bullet fired from Gray’s gun, in alleged self defense, struck Bellville in the abdomen on tne left side, piercing the intestines and passing through the bladder. • «. — y • < "O " ■ 1 The funeral of the late Doyt York was held from the M. E. church yesterday afternoon, where a large following of sorrowing friends gathered to pay respects to the memory of the departed young man. The month of May, just closed, proved to be the largest in point of business transacted by the King Piano company of this city since it located in Bluffton. The tqfal pay roll for the month was and the pay roll now shows that there are 177 people in the employ of the company. During the month of May 405 pianos were shipped, the largest individual shipment being 37 in one day .-Bluffton News. '

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