Decatur Democrat, Volume 52, Number 43, Decatur, Adams County, 28 October 1909 — Page 6

afternoon cemetery During the morning the body of the well known citizen, business man, ctty official and lodge man, reposed in the F beautiful casket, in the front room fc. of the Van Camp home on First street, many of the old friends of the dejpeased calling to iwk tor th? iMt thrift upon the familiar face. The casket was covered with a bunch of beautiful flowers from the family while back of it, was a solid bank of exquisite and appropriate emblems and figures, built of flowers, these be* tag from tne city officials, the employes, the Knights of Pythias, Odd " Fellows, Elks, junior class of high school, the relatives and friends. At ’ one o'clock this afternoon private services were held at the home and at H two o’clock the public services were conducted by Rev. Jacob Wise and Rev. D. O. Wise at the Evangelical church. The funeral was a very large | one and the sorrow expressed was deep and genuine. The feeling is general that Decatur has lost one of K \er best and foremost citizens. o—fe Mrs. Anna Schnepp, one of the old pioneer residents of this county, died at 7 o’clock Wednesday night, after : a short illness. The deceased is the ‘ wldoW of Henry Schnepp, who during B; hfe life time was one of the well known and prosperous citizens of the county. She was born December 20, 1835, and the most of her life time was spent in this county, where she was always known for her chariB table ahd Christian character. Her married life was a pleasant one, nine children having blessed their union, seven ot them now living, sta boys and one girl The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon, leaving the house at half past two, the funeral and interment being made at Wren. Services will be held .in the V. B. church there, and the pastor, Rev. Tumbleson, wll officiate. For jpany years the deceased has made her home with her son. in Union

Her uuiiiu uui ovu> *** ■ township, and where too, she has spent many happy years of her life. ■ o —— . ] Hooper & Lenhart have filed anew 1 case entitled Henry Heckman vs. i Sarah E. Leßrun et al, foreclcreure of Mortgage, demand S7OO. 1 “ - ■ - f I Martha J. Everhart ys. Perry J. i Everehart, divorce, demurrer filed to complaint; overruled. John W. McKean vs. Mary A. and Noah Loch, et al, foreclosure of mort. I gage. Answer filed by plaintiff to cross-complaint * . K Charles Heffner vs. Jacob HunR sicker, damages, motion by defendant to compel plaintiff to divide his complaint into paragraphs overruled. Motion filed to compel plaintiff to make complaint more specific. ,- - - L Mary A. Davis et al vs. Adeline Rumple et al, petition to construe will submission set aside, demurrer set .aside; demurrer to complaint reconsidered by the court and demurrer sustained. Citizens’ Bank-qf Portland vs. Rose E. Smltley et al, foreclosure and appointment of receiver, report filed by H receiver approved and receiver diss'- charged. Clerk ordered to pay funds in his hands to Gus and Otto Brandt Cause ordered left off docket > ' ' August H. Sellemeyer, administra- | tor of the Matilda Reed estate, filed Ea report of sale of personal property K which was approved. ju K Catherine Fuhrman, guardian for Charles, William and Martin man, filed her final report as to Mar- ® r tin and was discharged. Real estate transfers: George J.' to Margaret Coffelt, part .outlot 18, Decatur, $275; Martha Johnson ? to Eli W. Steele, 43 acres Washington fc township, $3,500. ’ o — Allen Arnold, aged 40, living near H Craigville, fell from his buggy while on his way to this city this morning, I unconscious. He was on the ground | s . but a few minutes until help came to him, the horse going on a short distance. After succor had arrived Mr. E? Arnold was taken to his home and a physician from this city was called, t The family of Mr. Arnold thought that he had a stroke of paralysis, but upon examination by the physician it was discovered that he had not suffered from a stroke. Owing to lie fact that he had a stroke of paralysis a year ago it was supposed that the man had received another stroke. The only way that the doctor could aecount for the sudden unconsciousness of the man was that he had suddenly become excited and that too much blood rushing to his brain had caused him to become unconscious. Arnold K did not seem to have a very clear conception of what happened, insisting the* the buggy ran over him, but Ms family stated that he was net

| ton Bataer. v- w ■■ Monroe Indiana. October 21>—l (Special ’to Daily Monroe boom continues to sizzle and ; a few more years like tide one will, make this burg one of the best in' the county, and the good part of it it that it looks like it will continue. Charles Bahner, the tonsorial artist,' has purchased the lot just east of the Mayer Variety store on Main street and will erect a handsome and modem two story building. He will utilize the first floor for his barber shop, which is to be a regular city establishment, while the second floor will likely be used for offices. Mr. Bahner is a hustler and is doing the right thing and this Is only a starter of what Is to happen In this city. o — Berne, Indiana, October 21.—(Spec, lai to the Daily Democrat)—There was for a time during last night considerable excitement In this place, occasioned by a fire In the John Carlton grocery store. The blaze was discovered about one o’clock and a hurry call brqught the fire laddies out and they made a gallant fight, extinguish, ing the fire In a short time, but not before the building was badly damaged and the stock of groceries were entirely ruined. R to supposed that the fire started from an overheated stove or a bad flue, although this is conjecture and really never will be ■ known? It is a fact that the fire started from the close vicinity of the ’ stove, and it Is likely that it caught there. For a time it was feared that it might spread, and being located , In the middle of a business block ' there , was considerable danger, but ; the efficient work of the fire depart- , ment as well as many others, the dan- ; ger of a spread was easily dissipated. The stock was valued at $1,600 and ; the loss will figure close to a thwi sand, and is covered by insurance to the full extent of the loss. The building also was badly damaged but this loss too, was likely covered by Insurance. . .’

ii" 1 111 -O 1 Friday wiU be a holiday for the ] public school children of Decatur and i they will no doubt thoroughly enjoy same. This means that all the pupils, will have from this evening until ( Monday morning to use as they best • see fit. During late years it has be- ( come the custom that the teachers ■ visit the schools in other cities in this locality, the idea being that they may thus gather new and helpful ideas, which will aid them in the conduct of their work at home. It has already been proven a very good plan and is used not only here but all over the state. This year the teachers will go to Fort Wayne, where they win spend the day as guests at the various school rooms, returning in! the evening. On the same day the, Muncie school teachers will also visit • the Fort Wayne schools and this will ' make the occasion only the more pleasant for the who will thus meet old friends and acquaintances. The students here no doubt wish such days were demanded more often, for they likewise enjoy them, though in their own way. , S Q jy* —— Mrs. Sam Hite was given a surprise masquerade at her home on on Third street last Wednesday. The event was planned by Mr. Hite in. honor of his wife, yesterday being her birthday anniversary. The company of masqueraders Johp France on Winchester street and there formed into a -Party marched at eight o’clock to the beautiful new home, Mrs- Hite WM completely surprised. After the were removed a pleasant social time was spent with refreshments ct ice cream and cake, served in the parlor, library and livlngrpoms.where the company were conversing. ' Pinning the tail on the donkey added to the enjoyment of this good time in the library by the attempts to do the best Prizes were awarded in th lß contest. Mrs. John France secured first prize, a pretty china plate and Fred Vaughn second prize. The hostess was presented with some useful > birthday gifts. Those present were , Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Fruchte, Milton Yager, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh D. Hite, • Mr. and Mrs. John Moser, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Yager, Misses Mil- . dred and Gertrude Yager, Mrs. Mary < A. Woodward, Mrs. Blanche Kocher, . Mrs. Henry Hite, Mr. and Mrs. F. ; S. Vaughn, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Linn, Mrs. Harve ShroU and daughter : Grayce, Miss Bess E. Congleton, Mrs. ■ Belle, France, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. s Shamp, Mrs. M. J. Yager, Mrs. J. H. i Schug, Mrs. J. W. Place, Mrs. G. W. i Tester, Mrs. J. A. Smith, Mrs. W. H. i Lee, Miss Esther Heckman, Mr. and Mrs. George Henneford, Misses Veri nla Smith, Frances Laman and Agnes ' Gitng. The pupils of St Agnes Academy, I are preparing for a recital to be held ’ the middle of January or a Utile after • at the library. Some very difficult t piano numbers wiU be given at that i time. _f, . ; .. .

hip glass hardener -and clearing process to the National Glass company 1 and that he thinks he Win now be . j able to convince the glass people that I (with the process the plate glass will i be made to last three and four times i as long ad it does now and that it will be considerably clearer.—Bluffton i Banner. | ' IN MEMORIAM ( Hall St Mary’s Lodge No. 16T, I. 0. 0. F. Again are we reminded how frail we are and that he shadows of death , may fall at high noon. In the heydey of vigorous manhood, our beloved brother, Anson Van Camp, sickened and died and our grief is heightened because of his almost sudden departore. We bow in humble submission to the laws of Infinite Wisdom and trust it is better so. Therefore, Be it Resolved, That his life was an examplary one, his char- ■ actor and conduct always above reproach. Our lodge has lost a faithful i member, each of his brethren a friend ; worth while and the communioLp kind, courteous, consistent Christian ''gentleman, whose life is worthy of • emulation. We tender our since sympathy to > his bereaved wife and children and : oommend them to the watchful care ’■ of this lodge and to the father ot the I widow and orphan. ~r R. D. PATTERSON, JAS. H. STONE, L. C. HELM, > ««o— — I I A case was filed in circuit court here Monday to contest the will of the * late Anson Van Camp, and it to expected that the suit win be a hard 1 fought one as the estate is valued at about fifty thousand dollars and by the terms of the will the children

were practically cut out the property real and personal, going to Mrs. Van - Camp with the exception of about $1,700, which was distributed among the five children. The complaint is a rather short one, covering about a page and a half of type written paper and Is entitled Charles and Hubert Van Camp vs. Laura Van Camp, and Ida, Paul and Naomi Van Camp. The will was printed in full in this paper a few days ago. The complaint rtecltes that Mr. Van Camp died in the city of Chicago OS October 17th, where he had been removed a few days before for treatment. He left as all his heirs, five children Charles, Hubert, Ida, Paul and Naomi who each entitled ;to one-fifth of the property subject to the life estate of Mrs. Van Camp In 'one-third thereof, said estate being ■ alleged to be worth more than - $35,000. .On October 22nd, the complaint recites there was filed with the clerk of the court, a certified document, pretended to be the last will and testament of Mr. Van Camp. The plain-, tiffs aver that the will is invalid because of the following reasons: First—That said Anson Van Camp was of unsound mind, at the time said# pretended will was attempted to be! executed. vSI Second—That the alleged execution,! Tdf said pretended will was procuf« by undue influence. Third—That said will was unduly] Wherefore tt is asked that the probate of same may be set aside and vacated. The attorneys for the A deal waaclosed Monday whereby] Isadore Kalver sifldhl* fertiliser plant, located north of the city, to Joseph Dewood, of Geneva. The latter took possession a week ago, but the contract of sale whs not made until this morning. Mr. Dewood is an experienced business man and will make a success of this plant The fertilizer factory is a paying Industry, but Mr. Kalver eypects to branch out into a wholesale business with his junk store 1 and will give all his attention to thift line of work, consequently he decided . to leave go of the other concern, 1 Dewood has' been engaged in the junk business at Geneva for some ' and is well known there. He will not . move his family here at once, but will probably do so in the spring. The fer- . tilizer plant was started some years ’ ago and has grown steadily being fi . well equipped and modern place of its kind now and the future for its growth is very bright, under the ownership • of Mr. Dewood. i It’s smallpox; there's no doubt • it At least that is the opinion of Dr. i H. R. Carter, of the United States marine hospital and public health serfvice concerning the epidemic that is now prevalent in the west part oraM I city. Dr Carter who Is recognized as • one of the most eminent authorities# t the world on contagious diseases, sust tains in every particular the contention of the city board of health that ; 1 »

•W suits oy certain persons wnose an tine the board felt that the matter should be Clinched, and Dr. Carter was sent here In response to a telegram to Dr. Walter Wyman, surgeon | SSSSES® an expert make an investigation In Fort Wayne. In company with Dr. . H. O. Bruggeman, secretary of the i city board of health; Secretary B. M. Vanßuskirk, of the county board; Dr. J. H. Gllpta and Dr. A. P. Buchman, | of the city board, he visited about fifteen homes which had been placed under quarantine. “There Is not the slightest doubt but that you have smallpox here,’’ said Dr. Carter. “No one familiar .with the disease would have the slightest hesitancy in pronouncing it that. Some of the cases are mild and some are Three I found were fairly severe, not malignant Ido not think that any of these three patients will die,however* I was never in a city where I found as many persons unvaccinated. At not a single one 0? the places that I visited bad; persons suffering with the disease ever been vaccinated. Vaccinatfon and quarantine are primarily the ways of getting rid of smallpox. I know of no other way. Vaccination p&rtic-l ularly is essential.” Dr. Bruggeman states that there are about fifty cases of smallpox in Fort Wayne at the present ’time. “This epidemic,” he said, “threatens the entire city unless the people wake up and report every! case. The tendency in some parts to sequester and not report every grouhd for sjisplcibn is a source of the continuation <the disease.—Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. —-- O VIBITED AT GRANITE CITY J. W, McKean Spent Two Weeks With G. E. McKean and Family. J. W. McKean came from Granite City, lUlnofe, where be spent two weeks visiting with Q. E. McKean and family, who are doing well in the Illinois city and like the place immensely. George is running a picture show that to a success in a financial way and is making more money than the ordinary bank, ahd the family are pleased with their home there in every other way. T. H. Baltzell and wife have Just returned from a visit there also. It is quite probable that Mrs. Rae Krauss will not appear before the grand jury on November 1 to substantiate the accusations made against William R. Krauss in her cross conk-' plaint filed in answer to his recently filed divorce suit. Jay A. Hindman, attorney for Mrs. Krauss, states tnat he will not allow his client to testify until the divorce suit comes up in the circuit court, at which time, he

claims, her evidence should be heard and not by the grand jury at the early date planned. On account of the’ stand taken by Mr. Hindman it is probable that she will not be brought Ito Hartford Ciity, as it is believed that I she would refuse to divulge anything hven if she was examined by -W [grand jury. In refusing to testify I Mrs. Krauss would be liable to a jail; 1 sentence for contempt, of court, but fas she is already a prisoner it is UP', I likely that she would have any fear] [of being sent to Jail. Mr. Hindman also States that Mrs, Krauss will take ] the stand at the proper’time and that [ with being a* Party poisoning of Mrs Kr&tMMP land states that It Is immaterial wheth|er she 'testifies or not, as his client [win be entirely exonerated, and II points to the fact that they are de- | mandlng a thorough investigation. , Both sides apparently believe that i they are in the right and the calling ► of the case iw the circuit court will ; probably be the signal for a sharp [ legal battle, in which Mrs. Krauss will attempt to make her husband bear a : part of the blame for the murder of ► his daughter. - . I The commissioners will begin their • November term on next Monday, that r being the first day of the month. Four if road petitions will be presented at II that time, they begin the John Hess’er i and Andrew Appleman in this townI ship, and the Jacob Kauffman and John J. Soldner in Monroe township. — t Petitions have been filed with the auditor asking the board to appoint j y. M. SuHivan as a Justlee of the - [peace, and C. M. Christman as a conII stable in Wabash township. ► I n** Rimerintendent of construction | sited hfc H ’ ’rt of “ompXn'and -lacceptance. Thb wiU come up before -• •v■ . r ’ L

taxes. " f ’"‘ i - !■-»i.. 11*.iin ifri n!>*■■'■ *IW I g I Martha J. Everhart vs. Perry J. Is graph filed; set for trial Friday, Noj vember sth. On motion by defenq of oats to pay taxes on property. f I J Mallnda Fronefleld vs. William t Fronefleld, divorce, set for trial No- e vember sth. c James Touhey vs. City 6f Decatur, i set for Tuesday of next week; continued by agreement Frank Droga vB. Beulah A. E. Hard- ‘ ing, slander, amended answer filed;/ rule to reply. * The cases of William J. Beauchot, i Frank J. Gerandot, Herman Hocke- 1 meyer and C. F. Gladteux, re-appllca- < tlon for liquor licenses from Allen i 'county, were dismissed on written / dismissals filed by remonstrators. Pa- t pers ordered returned to. board of i Commissioners of Allen county. I 1 Real estate transfers: George W, ] Brewster to Alvina C. .Fetors, 20 i acres Jefferson Frank Ms. Schirmeyer, trustee to De- ] tutor Motor Car «v. a«U . Root township. SI.OO. 1 John F. Snow has been appointed 1 a notary public and filed his bond for ( SI,OOO. A marriage license has been Issued to Edwin Albert Bpefcher, aged 24, a fanner, to&Leah O. Nyffier, aged 23, of Washington township. ’ 0 — Colonel Isaac Brown, of Rochester, , Ind., who to known throughout the ! United States as the Bird and Bee ' Man, gave interesting lecture Monday ; afternoon before the student body at the central building. His stories of the life of birds and bees are very , entertaining and have been learned from close study and observation during many years. Colonel Brown has traveled all over the country and lectured. Several of the teachers of our work he has made many friends, among them being Miss Helen Gould, who generously helped the oolonel In ‘ hl, .tad, ot «&ure. A W> t™« , of land belonging to Miss Gould was turned over to Mr. Brown who in thia way was able to gata much knowledge from nature and the life of birds and insects. Formerly the colonel was in Die grain business and Mr. J. D. Hale of this city learned to know him quite well. * '

——— o w ,4- 1 New York, October 24.-P<t McCarren is dead. The end came shortly I after 1 o’clock Saturday and found the hero of many a political battlefield ! unafraid. AU that day the Brooklyn | man felt hie strength ebbing, and told| those about him that the end was near. There was no note of sadness in Kite voice as he bade them farewell, rather a tone of relief, for the patient suffered much in his last days. Ifidnator McGarren first became reclognized as a coming leader in-the days [when David B. HiU was at the height [of hfc power. By 1898 h« had bein«mn<>ratic state committee made him Site j*waw, tatar he-*-H"U®*** .. az J' ms - dUet atanaf Al* I Since that time i had won all primaries, though hjg Polina 1 . convention which nominated Alton B. , Parker the task of toducing southern leaders to remain in line following the larrival of the famous “gold” telegram . fell to McCarren's shoulders. McCar- [ ren’s opposition to the candidacy Os t Mr. Hearst for governor led to charges ! of treason against him and his delegates were excluded from the party convention called to name t delegates • to the Denver nattonal convention. /Neverless he appeared there with [delegates who were again rejected. J His downfall was then confidently predicted, but only last month he received • iwhat he regarded as final vindication [‘when he won nineteen of the twenty- . ( three districts of his borough. Phyrt- > His face was almost funt e-eal when ip repose. In manner he s was courteous and generous of atten- • tion, but niggardly of speech. The .qualities which, in the opinion of his [friends, contributed most to his suci cess in politics, were keenness, tena* devoid of

’ t'ZT- • 4 ‘ wholre" fewrish, from M<Hhqr Gray's Sweet Powdersf HhlM TH w Ito f acta, act on ihe liver, making a sickly child strong and healthy. A certain ' cure for worms. Sold by all drug* gfeta, 25c. Sample Free. Address AlJudge Macy came down from Winchester Monday and rendered his decree in the famous Gallmeyer case, and in doing so said that the compllcatlons In this case made it Impossible to straighten It out as he would like to and’that he hoped the Goddess of Peace would hover over this family and effect a settlement which would end the legal entanglement, for he said there are enough questions in the* affair to.gobble up the entire farm In court costs If they keep on. His finding was a long one, covering three pages. He finds for the plaintiff and against the cross-complainants Wilhelm and Dora Gallmeyer; that Jaebker and Conrad are liable for costa of the suit up to March !«. aft, when they filed a disclaimer, but that they are entitled to judgment for all by them Incurred since, that time, save that of witnesses ftbpoened prior to the filing : of the disclaimer. That the amount of money paid into court by Conrad on March lsth, being $l6O, was a fair rental for land while he had the use of same. That plaintiff < nas on nanus ana me cictk. was ordered to transfer to him the $l6O, making the total of $«86.»7. Therefore it is considered qnd adjudged by the court that the plaintiff. recover of and rad his costs and ’ damages up to GaTmVer subsequent Tsaffi TaS Conrad Gallmeyer, trustee for costs ment that plaintiff Is to have possestlement of his trust. It to further and Dora Gallmeyer, take nothing on their gross-complaint. It 1. now believed .that the heirs will effect a settlement and It is to be hoped that they do so, as ft would likely be better for .all concerned. There aaa recently been discovered * iS BJaaaMt hfrrb cure for Cum female weak--AddieM, The Mother Gray Co.. N. T. w. 2 ‘ North Eighth th *°“**‘ - windour pan® S badly ft.iHJnff her ; hand, and will prevent blood poisoning. Me”/ Children .•>' - \ BwffM- Powders for 'Wffi warns in Chfldrento Home. At afi dhimdSta. 25c. Bam- «- a Olmsted, Leßoy, N. Y. ; rr When John Shoemaker was in Canada recently he met L. B. Stevens, who is in Colorado, who was also .Jn Canada getting some land. He said that the former local man said that he would probably be back in Wells county the first of next month some I time.—Bluffton Banner. I . I ■ ■■■! »l 1." O " ' """* in a Plnoh,use ALLEN’S FOOT-EABE A powder to shake into your shoes. It cures hot, tired, aching, swollen, sweating feet and makes walking easy. Takes the sting out of corns and bunions. All druggists 25 cte. Don’t accept any substitute. , o—- • Mm W W. Ralston. Hopklnsvnief “I have been raisins dilckens for fifty years and Bourbon ’ i uKa