Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 2, Decatur, Adams County, 12 January 1911 — Page 6

In the apportionment of state school funds as just reported by the state superintendent, Adams county Is allowed 113,062.14, the school children reported being 7,117. Wells county has 6,474 children and receives sll,782.68, while Jiiycounty has 7,372 and gets, $13,417.04. The Indianapolis News says: Charles A. Greathouse, state superintendent of public instruction, has sent to the state printer the list of common school fund appropriations for January, according to which the township trustees of the state make their January "draws” for the completion of the current school year. The apportionment was compiled by John I. Hoffman, deputy superintendent, fro mthe settlement sheets filed with the auditor of state by county auditors in the December settlement of taxes collected. The total amount apportioned is sl,379.288.68. This is distributed among the counties on a basis of $1.82, an increase of one cent over January, 1910, for every person of school age enumerated in 1910. The total enumeration for the state was 754,972. From the total amount paid in to the common school fund in the December settlement, 5 per cent was set aside for the deficiency fund, with which school corporations not having sufficient revenue from their own taxes to keep their schools going for the required length of time are enabled to comply with the law as to the length of the school term. The total amount of the common school fund for the current apportlon- • ment was made as follows: Collected in taxes since the last apportionment, $277,093.92; amount paid in by counties to balance the interest account, $42,145.35; amount derived from unclaimed fees and other sources, $534,91; amount in state treasury, $6,450.97. The deficiency fund for the current school year, made up from 5 per cent of the June and December common school fund settlements with the auditor of state, amounts to $132,245.57. This will be distributed in February among the corporations needing help. o ■ - ZAUGG FAMILY HAPPY AGAIN. Dismiss Case Filed by Mrs. Zaugg at Bluffton. Mrs. Jack Zaugg has found her husband. The woman was in Bluffton the latter part of last week and filed charges of wife desertion against Jack, thinking he had abandoned her. Last Saturday night the missing spouse turned up at her home in Fort Wayne, and today they came to Bluffton to dismiss the charges which were filed in the court of ’Squire Rinehart. The couple appeared unusually happy and stated that their little difficulty was only the result of a little misunderstanding. Jack said he had not received any letters from his wife and went to Fort Wayne last Saturday to find her. Zaugg’s parents live near Vera Cruz, in this county, and he has been living there while his wife has been searching for him. —Bluffton Banner. —— o IMPROVING STORE. Herman Wefel, the up-to-date business man of Preble, is going to make his place of business still more attractive by remodeling it in several ways, and the changing around of different fixtures, and when it is completed it will make his customers look some. He will also add a lunch room and grocery department, which will be a great convenience for his fast-growing trade. It will soon be completed, and it will be one of the most popular places in that thriving little town. 11 o— VISITS HER FORMER HOME Mrs. C. L. Meibers, Mrs. Margaret Meibers and her guest, Mrs. George Method of Chicago, are spending the afternoon in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Method was formerly Miss Libby Niblick, a sister of the late Jesse Niblick, and was a resident here in her girlhood days. Mrs. Method and Mrs. Meibers were chums in their girlhood days, but had not seen each other for twen-ty-three years. Their reunion now is a most pleasant one as they rehearse the days of old and its pleasant memories. Mrs. Method will visit here for two or three weeks with Mrs. Meibers. The first farmers’ institute of the present year will be held in the lecture room of the Methodist church in Decatur Tuesday and Wednesday, January 17th and 18th. The programs of this have been printed and will appear from time to time in the various papers of the county and will be sent to any one upon application to the undersigned. Two of the most prominent institute workers of the state. Miss Wooward of Purdue and Mr. Martindale of Hancock county, will make the principle addresses, which will be supplemented by local talent. We have secured the most

;! comfortable and commodious room in the city and otherwise made every arrangement looking to the holding of a profitable and interesting session of the Adams County Farmers’ Institute Association and Woman's Auxiliary. The public is cordially invited to at- , tend the various sessions and help to make the Institute one of profit to all. MRS. E. H. LYON, i President Woman's Auxiliary. C. S. MUM MA, i Chairman Institute Association. i — • Dr. H. F. Costello and son, Daniel, • returned home from a ten days trip ( through the east, leaving here on the i twenty-seventh, the former having , gone to attend to professional bus!i ness in New York City, and also bus- - iness matters which required his atf tention for several days. The principal stop-overs were at Fitchburg, - Mass.; Keane, New Hampshire; Brad- ; dieburg, Vt.; Albany, N. Y., and oth- - ers of interest. At Fitchburg they remained for a day, this being where ■ Mr. Costello was born and raised, i he having had to return there recently on account of the death of an aunt, ) which occurred there, and it was ow- - ing to this that a stop was made there, t At New York City they remained for i a day, where he had a consultation : with several physicians there regardi ing some Decatur people. At Albany • they had the pleasure of going . through the magnificent state capitol, i which was erected at a cost of twen-ty-four million dollars. At other cit-1 i ies the doctor had the pleasure ofj ■ meeting a number of his friends, who I showed him over their cities and , made him acquainted with others of . his profession. While at Albany Dr. , Costello also went through the Knights of Columbus lodge rooms, which are considered the finest of any council in America. While gone he enjoyed many interesting sights but his trip was mostly one of business. — U - PLAY WAS GOOD. Many Witness "The Rosary” at the

Opera House Thursday Evening. The play, "The Rosary," wnlch gave an evening's performance at the Bosse opera house Thursday evening, was without doubt the best play that has appeared in this city for many a day. It was of a religious character throughou and during the entire play of four acts the audience was held spellbound by the cleverness and wellperformed parts of the members of the company. The play was written by Mr. E. E. Rose and is considered to be one of the best plays on the road. Mr. John Drury, who took the part of Father Kelly, was applauded time and time again, as well as the other members of the company, each and every one being an expert, and played they parts in a most satisfactory manner. The scenery was grand, costumes beautiful and the electrical effects were as good as any ever seen at any play. The house was fairly ’ crowded and those present are considering themselves lucky in being able to witness it. The company came here highly recommended and proved by the performance that they were just as advertised. o A suit to quiet title on property she received through a willdshur7AvAp received through the will of Amos Curry at the death of bls son, Frank Curry-, a few months ago, was filed in circuit court this morning, by Mrs. Elmira Eisenhart, through her attorneys Simmons & Dailey. The defendants are as follows: Katherine Champer, Jennie Furman, Chauncey Furman, Mary J. Niblick, John Niblick, Hattie Studabaker, Elizabeth Morrison, David E. Studabaker, William J. Vesey, Margaret Vesey, Sallie Vesey, Richard Vesey, Bessie Vesey, William Vesey, David Vesey, Catherine Vesey, Sarah Studebaker, Mary S. Wiecking, Ernst Wiecking, Cora Lou McCormick and her husband, whose • name is unknown; Nettie S. Clapp, ! Arthur S. Clapp, John P. Studabaker 1 and his wife, whose name is unknown; ’ David F. Studabaker, Elizabeth M. • Studabaker, Viola S. Blackman and 1 her husband, whose name is unknown; 1 Nettie Alice Studabaker, Robert Mil--1 ton Studabaker James Matson Studa- > baker, Gather Leeper and her husband, whose name is unknown.— 1 Bluffton News. » _ REVIVAL BEGINS TUESDAY. k At Salem Evangelical Church—Rev. Roop Assisted by Rev. Thomas. ! The evangelistic services will begin at the Salem Evangelical church 1 three miles east of Decatur, next ■ Tuesday night, January 10,1911, and will be directed by the pastor, Rev. E. R. Roop, assisted by Rev. U. D. Thomas of Wren, Ohio,. These meetings are for the salvation of men and women, and we desire the co-operation of all who have a pas- ( sion for souls. We do not ask any one to endorse us, but to cooperate ( with us, and God will do the endors- i Ing and we will be elected by a large i majority. If souls are to be saved < In this meeting it will be when God's 1

people will deny themselves, and through prayer and tears, take up their cross, and like John Knox, cry, "Give me more Scotland or I Die. Let us go into this meeting wholly consecrated to God. Is it asking too much from all of God’s people to, us far as possible, lay aside the secular duties, and for the next few days glte your time and make it your business to win souls? Cannot you hear God’s voice saying to you, "Where is thy brother?" Thrust In the sickle now. Come to work while it is day. for the night coineth when no ma a can work. Yours for Christ. REV. E. R. ROOP, Pastor. o— The dispatch from Fairbanks, Alaska, tfhich stated that the WashingtonAlaska bank, which has $1,000,000 on deposit, suspended payment, F. W. Hawkins being appointed receiver by the federal court, caused some apprehension here among the friends of Lee and Fred Martin, who are in business there, lest they be affected by the failure of the bank. Frank Barthol of this city, who a few months ago returned from Fairbanks, where he had been for some time associated with the Decatur boys, stated that he thought the failure of this bank would not affect the Decatur boys. There are four banks in all in Fairbanks and when he was there the Decatur boys did their busii ness with the National bank. The disI patch says that the cause assigned | was the failure of Vice President Jackson to realize on money invested in the Gold Bar Lumber company. Several depositors with claims of SII,OOO attached the bank’s property and this led to the suspension. The suspended bank is expected to pay fifty cents on the dollar. The Washington-Alaska bank was the biggest bank in Alaska, buying | gold dust from the miners and shipping it to the Seattle assay office. The suspended bank was owned altogether by wealthy northern miners. E. L. Burnette of Seattle was president. —o—

The first horse sale of the season, 9 held Thursday, was rather a disap--9 pointment to the managers. The s crowd was large, but the bidding was 5 low and the horses, at least a large • number of them, sold for less money ' than they cost. The market is rather ' dead, but the company wishes to keep I up their sales, and will do so, just as long as they can. However, they can not long do so if they must pay more for their horses than they can receive therefor. While we do not blame the farmer for getting all that he can for his stock, and while they are entitled to the highest market price possible, they should remember that the company has a large expense and that they must buy and sell at a living profit or close up the business. There is not a person in the county who wishes to see them discontinue. Yesterday was the busiest day we have had for some months, caused by the influx of strangers who came to attend the sale. We hope the future sales will be better and that the buyers will be able to purchase the horses at a price that justify them to continue the business. e — IS MEDICAL INSTRUCTOR. Sterling Hoffman Son of Peter Hoffman of Linn Grove, Appointed. Sterling Hoffman left for St. Louis where he accepted a position as instructor in the Washington Medical University of St. Louis. He will have charge of the department of physiology and prarmaceutics. Mr. Hoffman is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hoffman of Linn Grove and is a young man of ability. He is a graduate of Purdue university and a university of Indianapolis. For the past year he has been teaching in Purdue, and taking a post graduate course. The position he now takes is an advancement in all ways over his former one and a mark of recognition of his ability. His many friends are assured of his success in the work.—Bluffton Banner. 0 _ — FIRST ON THE LIST. Is Jacob Butcher —Ready to Introduce Bills In Legislature. Hon. Jacob Butcher of Geneva, the state representative from Adams county, passed through Bluffton on his way to the capital to attend the session of the Indiana legislature. Mr. Butcher will have the distinction of introducing the first bills in the lower house at this term as he represents j Adams county, which heads the alphabetical list of counties and will be; called first. Mr. Butcher will place' two measures before the legislature.. The first is a bill to elect county su-, perintendents of education by direct vote of the people instead of through, the trustees. The other measure is' a joint resolution written by Judge ' Levi Mock of this city, providing for an amendment to the constitution In such away as to increase the supreme court from 7 to 11 judges and do away with the appellate court altogether. A similar resolution was at

I Jone time submitted to the people at Ju general election, but owing to a lack of interest the amendment was ’ defeated. Judge Mock has advocated such a reform for some time and a i long communication, setting forth the l arguments in favor of the change In detail was recently published for him , by the Muncie Star.—Bluffton News. ■ Mr. and Mrs. Harry Starr whose mari rlage took piace Wednesday morn- . ing at Hillsdale, Michigan, being solemnized by the Rev. W. J. Wilson, i of the First Methodist church, are enroute home and will arrive here Saturday for a visit with relatives before going to Bluffton where they will . reside. The groom has been given . a half Interest in his father’s ice cream i factory at Bluffton and the father will further show his appreciation of his son’s marriage, by giving him a res- - idence and nicely furnishing it for them. Mrs. Starr was formerly Miss i Florence Sprunger of this city, the I announcement of whose wedding was received for the first time from last . evening’s issue of the Democrat with much surprise by her friends. Im- . mediately after the conclusion of the Elk's mock trial, in which the bride took part as a player Tuesday evening, she met Mr. Starr and together they went to Fort Wayne and thence to Hillsdale, where their mlirriage took place Wednesday morning. They returned to Fort Wayne yesterday and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Fry. In the afternoon they visited in the Elks’ club rooms, and there met several of their Decatur friends, who were very much surprised to be introduced to them as husband and wife. The bride swore her Decatur friends to secrecy until her return here, but the Decatur friends were surprised upon returning home to find an account of I the wedding in the Democrat. The 1 newly wedded couple intended to go to Berne last evening and return here Saturday. They saw William Faversbam in "The Faun” at the Majestic theatre last evening. _— o—

Attorney D. E. Smith filed a new case entitled John Sovlne vs Aaron Emry et al, to foreclose chattel mort- ’ gage, demand, $250. Oliver W. Storer vs Washington W. Wyer, note and foreclosure of mortgage. appearance by Lutz for defendant. First National Bank of Fort Wayne vs Allison Real Estate company, petition by plaintiff for order on defendand company and its officers to convey. The case of state vs Adam Diehl, arson, has been filed in circuit court, i he having been bound over from ; Mayor Teeple’s court. His bond was I fixed at S2OO. i ■' i Judge Sturgis of Bluffton is here I this afternoon hearing motions and < discussions in the Blue Creek town- ; ship drain. i - - First National Bank of Fort Wayne ! vs Cardwell Mill and Lumber company 1 petition filed to sell horses and mules 1 at private sale. Notice of filing of i claims ordered by 30 days publication in the Decatur Democrat. i < Minnie Linn et al vs Lisetta Hoff- ; man et al, partition. Motion by com- I missioners for order for partial dis- ; tribution of proceeds of sale and so ■ ordered on $2200. The last will and testament of the i late Lewis L. Rupert of Monroe town- 1 ship was probated. It contains four- I teen items and is one of the longest I wills ever filed here. It provides for 1 the payment of debts, instructs Mrs. < Rupert that when two of the sons are < eighteen she shall buy for them a < horse and buggy at a cost of $250 I each, and that she shall buy a cow 1 for the daughter, Mary. All the prop- ' erty .real and personal, is given to Mrs. Rupert, so long as she shall remain the widow of Mr. Rupert. If 1 she marries she is to receive her share and the rest of the property is to be dividfed as provided, various pieces of real estate being set off to the various children. Tbe will was written December 14th last and was witnessed by William Mitchell and E. W. Busche. The annual meeting of the board of trustees of the Decatur cemetery association was held Thursday evening in the office of ’Squire J. H. Stone, the secretary. The board heard and approved the report of the auditing committee and the past year's report, and then adjourned, and went into a stockholders' meeting for the purpose of a new election. The seven trustees ' , were re-elected, they being as follows: Sylvester Spangler, J. S. Coverdale, J. H. Stone, Solomon Linn, John Niblick, Mathias Kirsch and J. W. Teeple. The board of trustees then. In turn, met and elected the following officers: President, Solomon; Linn; secretary, J. H. Stone; treasurer, J. W Teeple.

There was a large attendance at the regular monthly meeting of the Christian Women’s Board of Missions at the home of Mrs. J. M. Dawson Thursday afternoon and a correspondingly interesting meeting. The subjects discussed were pertaining to the evangelization of the states and a very Instructive program was carried out. The society has decided to do away with the serving of refreshments at every session, and instead, to have a missionary tea every quarter making a special effort for the entertainment and attendance at these special teas. Mrs. Phil Summers of Eleventh street hospitably entertained a company of ladies Thursday. The ladies were guests all day and a general social time, with good music, and with a sumptuous dinner at noon, will be long remembered by all. The party included Miss Maggie Hower, Mrs. Alex Hower. Mrs. Ed Ashbaucher and daughter, Margaret; Mrs. Jesse Schwartz and daughter, Lola; Mrs. Sam Wyatt and son, Vernon; Mrs. Lue Winters and daughter, Mary; Mrs. Stella Kern, Miss Jennie Archbold, Mrs. James Archbold and Mrs. Henry Meyers. Miss Ethel Smith entertained a company of friends at supper Thursday evening at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Beik, on Third street, in compliment to Miss Vera Hower. The party included besides the guest of honor, the Misses Margaret Mills, Ruth Parrish, Edith Butler and Ruth Gay. Miss Hower, who is a student in the conservatory of music at Muncie, returned there this morning after a holiday vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dal Hower. The Helping Hand society of the German Reformed church met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. John Spuller and the annual election of officers was-held with the following result: President, Mrs. Otto Reppert; vice president, Mrs. Fred Reppert; secretary, Mrs. John Spuhler; treasurer, Lucy Fruchte. The session was a very 'interesting one, and the attendance quite good. A very enjoyable scoial hour followed the business period. The ladies are meeting today at the Sunday school room for the making of comforts for their sale. The members of the Needlecraft club enjoyed an unusually pleasant evening with Miss Agnes Gillig at her hame on First street Thursday evening. On arriving, a slip of paper on . which was written the name of an animal, was pinned on the back of ( each one, each member being in ignorance of the kind of animal she represented. The party then in mingling, endeavored to find out, from questioning, or by the action of the others, the name of the animal she bore upon the slip. This mingling created a jolly air of good fellowship at once, and opened the way to still more pleasures, and very little sewing was done by followers of the Needlecraft. Another pleasant contest was a visit to the menagerie. Little box cages, very realistic in makeup, were set on the tables in tme menagerie style, and in these cages were representative animals, suggested by various objects. For instance a kid glove in a cage represented a kid; a ten-cent pin, marked $lB5, suggested “deer,” and so on. Each guest i was given a little booklet bearing a hand-painted animal, and the answers guessed were written in these and kept as souvenirs. A marshmallow toast over the live cheerful fire in the open grate, with light from tapers shedding a cheerful glow over the scene was much enjoyed, and later came dainty refreshments consisting of Ice cream, cake and pineapple cider. Miss Ruby Parrish was a guest besides the members of the club. Miss Clara Bultemeier will entertain the club next week. A very enjoyable social was held Thursday evening by the Queen Esth-j er Circle at the J. T. Vail home, when Miss Huldah Loser entertained. A very good program was rendered as follows: Piano duet, Neva Brandyberry and Lillian Rice; reading, Rowena Shoaf; piano solo, Jean Lutz; talks on mission work, Pansy Bell, Mrs. Dan Sprang and Miss Dessie Mann. The circle held its annual election of officers, the new list including: President, Hulda Loser; vice president, Pansy Ball; secretary, Bessie Jeffries; assistant secretary, Nellie Nichols; treasurer, Ruth Gay; mite box secretary, Dessie Mann; assistant mite box secretary, Agnes Eady. The next meeting will be with Miss Pansy Bell. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess during the social period. There were many guests besides the regular members of the circle. A large attendance characterized the meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary society at the home of Mrs. Rev. Sherman Powell Thursday afternoon, that lady being assisted in

entertaining by Mrs. Dal Hower. The meeting opened with the singing of the new Battle Hymn, composed especially for the national convention held recently at Buffalo. After the devotional, the regular program was given, Mrs. P. G. Hooper being in charge of this. The study of the new book, "Advance In the Antilles," was begun at this meeting, sub-topics being diseased by Mrs. Daniels, Mrs. Eley and Mrs. !%rrish. A good musical program was rendered in connection, a piano duet being given by the Misses Nellie Nichols and Vera Hower,a piano solo by Miss Effie Rex. and a vocal duet by Mrs. Dr. P. B. Thomas and Mrs. Lee Walters. Among the thirty-five in attendance were four i new members received at this time. ■ Among the business matters was the . planning for a tub sale to be held in ‘ April. GAVE OYSTER SUPPER. I i The Loyal Men’s class of the Chris tian church, taught by the pastor, the Rev. J. M. Dawson, held the first one of their regular monthly social and business sessions Thursday evening at the home of G. C. Steele. The evening was a very delightful one and gave promise of exceedingly fruitful and profitable times to come. Each member was asked to bring a friend as a .guest, which they did. During . the evening a delicious oyster supper was in order. Music, piano and violin, was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. G. C Steele. The class will henceforth meet monthly. —<j FIRE AT GAS CITY. (United Press Service.l Marion, Ind., Jan. 6 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A fire which destroyed the central plant of the Gas City electric light system at an early hour this morning has left the city without light and water. The blaze started in a barrel of waste and had gained such headway before the firemen arrived that a loss of $40,000 was entailed. Owing to the low water pressure the firemen could do nothing but watch the building burn. o — August Schlickman of the Schlickman feed yard, is a the head of a movement among the nine grocers of the city for the establishment of a general delivery system. Mr. Schlickman would take upon his establishment the responsibility of delivery for all the firms. His idea is to operate four wagons ano to make two deliveries in the morning and two in the afternoon. He would furnish all i the wagons, horses, etc., and this I would result in the firms doing away , with their individual wagons and horses, this being a great saving, not only in the keeping in repair of the wagons, feeding of the horses, etc., but also doing away with the extra help required in delivery. Mr. Schlickman is meeting with much encouragement in the movement and it it quite probable the idea will be taken up. The firms whom he hopes to interest in this include the Boston Store, Niblick & Co., Fullenkamp?, Mills, True & Runyon, S. E. Hite, Hower & Hower, Everett & Hite and Yoder & Brushwlller. o — HELD SHORT SESSION TODAY. (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 6 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A short session was held in both houses today. The I house, with very little disscusion, | passed a bill presented by Representa- . tlve Cravens calling for an appropriaj tion of $120,000 to meet the current expenses of the session. The senate held only a short session and will take up the appropriation bill Monday, when both houses reconvene. Next week will be a busy one. THOMPSON BARNETT DEAD. Brother of Mre. John Stoneburner and G. A. Barnett. Mrs. John Stoneburner and George I A. Barnett Thursday evening received l word of the death as their brother. Thompson Barnett, a former resident of this county, but who for some time has been living In South Dakota. The death occurred yesterday. The deceased is well known here, and has many relatives in the county. - - ■ -o IMPRESSIVE SERVICE, The joint public installation of the G. A. R. and W. R. C. officers Thursday evening at the G. A. R. and W. R. C. hall was a very impressive and beautiful service, highly appreciated by the large audience. The program as heretofore announced was carried out with very little change, and the officers, a list of which has been heretofore published, took upon themselves the obligations of their offices BROOMS FOR SALE. As I have moved from my farm to Monroe, I will devote my attention to the broom business, and where I can easily be found by those desiring any broom*. JAS. HENDRICKS. M2ts