Decatur Democrat, Volume 53, Number 1, Decatur, Adams County, 6 January 1910 — Page 2

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John Kibbler, a man well known In and about the city and Preble township, passed away Saturday morning 8 o’clock at the county infirmary, after much suffering, occasioned long exposure in the bitterly cold night of December 16th. Last Monday he suffered an attack of paralysis in additio nto other miseries, from which he never rallied and it is thought now that it was paralysis instead of a drunken stupor, which at first over-, came him. On Thursday, December, 16th, he was returning from Poe to the place in Preble township, where" he stayed, and rode part of the way. with a man. After going as far as he could he got out of the buggy and attempted to walk the remainder of the way. He suddenly felt his knees .give away and he fell. He managed -to drag himself to a summer-house at the John "Witte home,, where he slept through the bitterly cold night. Realizing his condition at various times during the night he roused himself enough to drink from a flask of whiskey which he carried, and it is said that this kept him alive during the long cold hours when he was helpless. In the morning he was able to move and tried to walk to the Witte home. In the barnyard he fell again, Mr. Witte finding him there, and being unable to move him, hastened forth with blankets and feather beds, in which he was wrapped until help could be summoned. He was then taken into Witte home and medical aid was summoned. He was found to be so badly frozen, however, that after remaining a week at tbat place he was taken on Christmas day to the county infirmary, where on last Sunday the amputation of a foot took place. The attack of paralysis followed OU Monday, and he has gradually grown worse until death’s relief this morning. During his illness he Insisted to friends that it was paralysis, and not the drunkenness as at first thought, that brought him to his condition, and bitterly lamented the injustice of the accusation. Mr. Kibler was born in Virginia, more than fifty years ago. About thirty years ago he» came to this county, where he was married to Miss Hannah Elzey. The wife has been dead about twenty years, but surviving are three children—Stella Brushwiller, Willie* Kibler and Mrs. Emma Gray, of Indian Territory. Mrs.. Gray is now on her journey here, and funserai arrangements will await her arrival. liTearly days, Mr. Kibler was prominent in church affairs, and especially in the music. He was known .by many and liked by all, and his sad ending is a deplorable thing.

What the public say about ourTcasVCoffeestsall tW advertising we want. Every family using our Coffee comes back for more, an a tell tow neighbors about it as well* We leave it with the ladies fa sag how easy itisfaget upon /rder jor us because our stuff is good. Write for catalog premiums given to ladies for getting up orders, and we will shew you hon to furnish your homes by selling staple groceries at prices that invite competition. We are the only mail order house sellingmgh doss staples such as Fancy Teas, Fresh Rice, Prunes. Raisins, etc. , Let us send you our twelve paqe Grocery Price j List and Catalog of Premimus that you may see. that we are the People. Address. LjmaTeaCft.Lwna.fii

■i — 2LLLILU* i BUILDING ROADS IN TENESSEE. Amos King of Bluffton is superintending the Building. ■ Among King left today to return to Tennessee, where is is superintending the building oi macauam roads. The , Bluffton compa uy_ of which Mr. King ■' is a member has contracts there from the state of Tennessee which they fig- , ured would eighteen months . to complete. This would make a year , longer and Mr. King says the roads can hardly be completed in that time, and that the state has already granted an extension of time. The state is well pleased with the work of the company. Mr. King says there had been colder weather in Teneshee before he left than most people here would '\lbink and he left before the present- cold snap. The ground froze at times to a depth of six jpches. — Bluffton News. — o- ; To live as boon companions, shar- , ing the joys and sorrows of life to- ( gether for fifty years, blessed with good health, a united family circle, and all things good, is the lot of Mr. , and Mrs. Irvin Acker of First street, who Saturday on New Year’s day ] celebrated in a quiet why their ■ golden wedding, a privilege allotted i to very few. For just fifty years ago , on New Year’s day,'lß6o, were Irvin i Acker, a young man of twenty-two, j and Miss Jane Smith, a young lady of ( twenty years, united in marriage. The i wedding taking place at the home of j the bride’s'mother, Mrs. Susannah i Smith, east of the little hamlet of : Decatur, the minister officiating at i the wedding being the Rev. Wilson < of the Methodist church, the father of Mrs. Henry Hite of this city. Mr. ■ and Mrs. Acker may- well be called : pioneers of Adams county, for his j seventy-two years (with the exceptjpn j of the first six weeks of his life); and her seventy years have all been spent 1 here, and they have /witnessed the growth of the county from a wilderness to a garden spot, taking an act- . ive part in the work of transformation. They began their married life ; i on a farm east of the city and lived i there until coming to Decatur to , make their home. The family reun- i ion is usually held on Christmas, but ; , this year it was postponed until to- ’ day on account of this event. The i ■ celebration, while a happy one, is • very quiet, the only guests being their i children with their families—C. M. • Meyers and family of near Preble; i Samuel Acker and family of Geneva; < i Misses Minta and Eva Acker, and other relatives invited were Mr. and I Mrs. Judson Teeple and son, Ray. All the children of Mr. apd Mrs. Ack er were present except the eldest son, L. W. Acker, of St Louis. That their years may, be many more, filled with the crowning joy of health and happiness, is the unanimous wish of all. - ? —.—.—,o- —— Short', stet property owners and others desirous of preventing the city! contracting with the Grand Rapids & Indiana railroad from "constructing a switch from the railroad to the city plant, won a signal victory Friday ' evening. About 4 o’clock D. E. Smith and D. B. Erwin, attorneys for the property owners and the school board, filed a suit in court, entitled Frank Burns vs. City of Decatur, petitioning for a restraining order. The petition asked that a restraining order to prevent the members of the council making such contract The court, as susal In such cases, granted a temporary restraining order. This meant the defeat of the measure, as the Administration changed today, Mr. Atz, who is undecided concerning the ordinance,, taking the place of Mr. Burns, who favored it and swinging the majority if he votes against it The restraining order was served on each member of the council and on the mayor and they were powerless to continue the action Friday night. I Whether or not there will be any further action taken in the matter remains to be seep. The summons served on the councilmen were made returnable January 6th, when the matter will come up in court. However, it makes but 11 tie difference what action is taken, as the ordin ance could not be passed under pre*-’

I’ * j ers of the evening, the most promt nent pf whom were Senator B. F. Shively and Congressman J. A. M. Adair. Both were in fine fettle, the former making the best tariff speech the writer ever heard, while the altter talked entertainingly of economy in national life, and gave some startling evidences of Its need. Senator Shively appeared in his old-time vigor and his many .friends here and elsewhere will be glad to learn that his health gives promise of returning. He is winning laurels la-the senate,, and the time is not far distant when he will he the leader of the democratic minority. Congressman Adair is also making a fine record during this session, as he has in every other session, and is more in the good, graces of his people than eve? before. The special sssion of the city council Friday-evening, the last of the old administration, which was expected to be a most exciting and interesting one, proved to be a very short I and quiet affair, due to ;the fact that the members had been Served with a restraining orjler to prevent them from contracting with the G. R. & 1., which was scheduled as the principal part of the evening’s program. All the members were present, but Mayor France. Being absent, his place was filled by Mr. Christen. The reports of the treasurer and clerk for the months of August, September and November were reported as correct by the finance committee and the report- accepted. Mr. Hale moved that the notice of the restraining order be spread of record, which carried. Mr. Chronister moved that City Electrician Myiott be sent to Chicago at the expense of the city, to attend the National electric show, which will be fa session from January 15 th to to 29th, and the motion carried. Mr. Myiott will attend-during the last week and wilt thus gain a knowledge of all the latest devices and inven. tions in electric circles, and will hear lectures by experts in the country. Mr. Burns then made the motion to adjourn to meet at the regular meeting night, next Tuesday, and It car rled. So ended the final session pf the old council. —-O— - WILL BE HERE NEXT WEEK. - ” -■ -3/ R. D; Hudgel, who represents the Fort Wayne Mercantile Accident association, will be in our city the first, of the year in the interest of the association, and we bespeak for him a loyal welcome and a fair hearing. This association. is purely a mutual one; was organized for the benefit of its members, only, and >of for the profit of its managers, being simply a mutual benefit association, accepting of commercial travelers, merchants and professional men, or those whose duties are no more haaSfdbus, thus barring all the more hazardous occupations. They pay |25 per week for tatal disability, up to fifty-two weeks, if the member is disabled that long. We are informed that their cost has not averaged over ten dollars (110.00) per year since their organization. We also understand that this association is one of the most prompt paying associations In the state (paying their claims ninety days before they are due). TbiSy also have the honor of having been the first insurance company or association to file their report with the Insurance Department of the state for 1909. We can cheerfully recommend this association to our people, assuring them of fair treatment in every case. < (1--The home talent play given Friday evening at the Bosse opera house by the high school students under the management of Henry Thomas for the benefit of the High School Athletic Association, was a success in all ways and another demonstration that Decatur people poesess hlstronlc talent as well as others. The play given was “The Man in Black,’’ a comedy throughout, and quite belying the austerity of its title. Gerald Buzfuz, or Mr Grump, the Grouch, the part ot an elderly man, was played to perfechis jovlalty for the occasion. That of his ward, Miss Mallnda, a charming young lady, heire ß » to fifty thousand cart wheels, and who was in love with Jack Butler, an. impecunious loving and Mght of heart, found true interpretation by Bruce Patterson, and Abraham Muffin, a business tram- • *’* ia.

. LZer d o a s Mr. 3 of the similarity of whose name and i that of the charming young lady, ffia- - linda, the Hon. A' Muffin married «n---r dor threat of a breach of promise] ■ suit. The actors and manager are re-, r ceiying compliments .on every hand] r for their expert skill, and are sures quartet gave a vocal selection between 3 curtains, and were highly applauded. 11 They were accompanied on the piano 3 by Tony Holthouse? while Mrs. J. Q. J Neptune served as pianist during the > play. Because of the fact that the announced for two evonings', | * | and uccauso or tne many rsew lear i 31 social events Friday evening, the nu-| l ance. .... | On account of the accident to ’ the break!ne of Don Burk’s violin H the vocal and violin solos which were | -' to have been given as specialties Fri--1 dav evening were unavoidably called 1 off, so that part of the program was 1 ties will be given this evening, how1 ever, and promise even'a greater ! Don Burk; vocal solo. Miss Clara Ter*l* I 1 ’I I -1i firm’a I . ... o— ' - In I RIIVA QTAND I I v* I• vv i*i rvKM* wv i w (wav* w w ■ i *I I . I rl p 1 TH d 11 ! Build up Paying Business. -1 ’ has S?a D The wiU glve them good service in - 111 CL© ICvUIUVU UULU <» UUDUI D | i trip to Oklahoma, where he purenasa nnarfAr AArrinn nf ah ennd land |WL <* vvx Dvvvivi' yji. cam gwu i tled as agent for the G. R. &I. rail- > I commissioner. Mr. Hendricks has I I • ■ ■ ■ '—J* T. ' I I . . _ A . . 1- A •

the signi, out ainertiiL in uibiaj, wtjiu Identified. The prize was a beautiful given by the winner to Miss Bel). stationery 4 andTach ’wrote a farewell note, which were given Miss Pansy, with the instructlonfi not to open them until she was well on her way to the south. These missives were of many sorts and will no doubt come to Miss Bell on her journey as a pleasing echo of the happy New Year spent today. At 5 o’clock a lunch was served In the dining room, the hostesses being assisted In serving by Mrs. Jesse Dailey. Carnations were given as favors. The session of the Ben Hurs Friday evening was one of triple significance —a business meeting, a. picnic and a watch party. The election'of officers for the next term took plcae, the result, being: . Chief—L.L. Baumgartner. Judge—Emma Burk. Teacher—Mrs. Martha A. Hay. Scribe—Verna Avery. Keeper of Tribute —Mary E. Artman. , f .. • - -• Chaplain—Enoch Eady. Guide—John-Springer. Organist—Emily Ritter. A picnic spread followed, the lunch which consisted of many things good to the palate, being spread picnicfashion on the floor. Sb realistic was the picnic, that one could well Imagine ft was held In the June woods, with the rustling and waving of the grasses, the perfume of flowers, and' —but here the Illusion was broken for L. L. Baumgartner, the newly elected chief, persisted In going and getting a pound of the real dyed-in-the-wool limburger, which he contributed to the spread. A number of addresses, together with music, constituted the program that followed, ahd the festivities were continued until the'advent of the New Year, which was. greeted in a right royal manner. " '' ■ "■■■ The watch party given Friday evening by Miss Osle Cowan at her home on Winchester street was one of the most pleasant of New Year’s events. Guests were members of a girls’dub to which she belong, and a few other ?x ß x:vx: o toXm" gin and th* ,f*n lasted until the New Year was ushered in with glad greetings. During the evening a lunch was served in the dining room, the appointments being very pretty. The color scheme Was purple and yellow. The center piece of the table was a big bowl of yellow apples, and arranged around the bowl were clusters of large, dewy, purple and. yellow vidlets, tied In bunches with yellow ribbons. The ends of the ribbon fed. from the violets to the plates, where they were attached to place cards. Violets were given as favors. The menu was a most unique one, in rebus form, consisting of the following, from which items each was allowed to chose five: 1. Part of a wagon. -2. Chips from the old-block. 3. Hidden tears. 4. Skipper’s residences. 5. green tarts. ,6. "Brownies from Boston. 7. "What women need most. 8. Beginning of time. 9. How the goat got even with the girl. 10. The destroyer of our race. UL Token of peace. After a tantalizing time in selecting, a delicious lunch was served in full. Guests from out of town were Gertrude Roach and Harry Fleckner, of Hartford City; R. L. Brown of Marlon. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kirsch entertained a merry crowd of Fort Wayne friends at their cozy Tbilrd street home Friday night. Several interesting Contests served to amuse the /guests until just before midnight, when Mrs. Kirsch appeared in the archway of the dining room and announced lunch. The table was mosttastefully decorated with evergreen and at each place-card was found a little favor In the shape of a miniature box of bonbons. Scarcely had the first course of the luncheon disappeared when the whistles and bells announced the advent of the New Year, at which Ed C. Close arose and in a hearty little speech proposed a toast to the new ‘‘House of Kirsch.” This was drank In sparkling water, and considerable happy demonstration. The welcome to the New Year btecame almost, vociferous, as song after song was sung, each one exceeding the other In vigor. All too soon art A «Hll ftlntHnfi’ thp YlftrfV STrib? V A W | - _ m ■<<_ a Te* W Mawa* m.

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. V -- . — M ■ Patants “~=a '. free booklet.,- ..Milo 0. Stevene ft Oft,® AM 14lh 81, Washington, D. (1 Brans® Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit. Eat. ISM.® si ;a'K'!ia ■■—■»■ Ruff, Willard Ridenour, Otto Gump® per, Walter Robinson, Waldemar® Fortriede, Oscar Turfllnger, Mr. and® Mrs. Edward C. Close, Mr. and Mrs® James Quinn, of Fort Wayne; . : an®| Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reppert and Har® old Kirsch of this city. M — __ o — ’ .■u Contractors who have const.ructe®| macadam roads In Adams county,' an®| who were unable to secure any pa® mcnt on such work, on account. o®| the recent decision of the suprefhßl court, will be glad to learn thatFriday evening Judge J. T, Meit®|| ' man ruled that the county commi®|| si oners should pay such accounts. the recent meeting of the board,tl®|| ' commissioners allowed a bill to Jull®|| Haugk for the work done on Adan®|l street in this city, in the sum of s64®|| Auditor Michaud, in order to test t® law, refused to issue a warrant f® this amount. Yesterday afternoo® Attorneys Peterson & Moran filed! ’ suit in circuit court to mandate’ll® auditor to issue said Cou® ; '> ty Attorney C. J. Luts appeared a® / ■ waived issue and service of summo® ' and Judge Merryman at once pass® on the question, ordering that contractor be paid the amounts d® Mr. Haugk will receive his >640 a®g| the other contractors over the cou® 1 who have similar amounts comlhg ® ' now receive same when the comp® ■ sioners meet next week. It is s® that under the recent supreme c® ' decision $20,000 was tied up In ®- county alone, I —o - ® . Ralslee White Wyandottes. ■ w. E. Johnson ft Son, Lexln® 1 Ky, say: -Last year we lost one® ' tire hatch of fine White Wyando®g| ' chickens from white diarrhoea. T® • year we have given our Chic® ’ Bourbon Poultry Cure in their dri® Ing water and have not lost a® • Sold by H. H. Bremerkamp. ® j Miss /Charlotte Stumbaugh 1 gone to Lima, Ohio, where she ® ’ called by the illness of her gr® 5 mother, Mrs. Jane Olinger, • suffering from erysipelas. ®V?<I i ; | ’ SHIP SUBSIDY BILL INTRODU® . 1 Administration’s Compromise I Presented Today—lt May Pas® (United Press Service.) ’ •;<’ V.’d 1 Washington, D. C., Jan. 4—(3® 1 ial to Daily Democrat)—The a dm® ' tration’s ship subsidy bill was® • duced In the house today hy R®|||| 1 sentative Humphrey, republican® 1 Washington. The measure is ar® ’ of a compromise between the ® L tions which favored the ship su® ' idea and the republican leader® ■ the house today" expressed their ® fidence that it would pass at thlsßjlllll sion. The bill was submitted to ® ’ ident Taft by Humphrey se® • weeks ago and approved. The® L contains provisions for the pay® ’ of mail subsidies, the extractlo®, - *<- i ! heavier tonnage, provides for fo® • trade, with the provision that ’ ships shall not share in the maS®g|||| ' B,d y* ,B ——— ——o • "j® l " ■ * • ■ 1 CURES CHICKEN - says”’ le had T flne tO 1 in treating Ay fowls for limbe® - and cholera with Bourbon Pc®ff||j 5 Cure. I gave them this medicl® r both drinking water and feed. ® 3 this remedy fine.” Sold by » .• / I | SWt ..mLavMA 4 • 1 o—-- - —■ ® « NOTICE POULTRY RAISE® - Alonzo Thropp, Mt Carmel, r says: “I was losing on an a® ’ of fifteen fowls a day with ch®g||||| - After giving the first dose of I 1 bon Poultry Cure all around ® 3 flock I never lost, another fow® 3 ■ Sold by H. H. Bremerkamp. KIM — ■ — ®

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