Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 11, Decatur, Adams County, 16 March 1911 — Page 1

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indianapolis. Ind., March 16—Huaihh is still booming around the state louse, especially a part of it. The •acretary’a office la constantly crowded with people, the most of them beiiik dwlroua of ascertaining the exact li.ngmtge of certain new laws, which were duly made to order by Ihe recent legislative assembly. Those that ate not presenting their desires ln person are using the mails with a liberality never excelled before in the knowledge of those conversant with t he business nt the office. As a sample cue inquisitive person wanted a list of al! the appointments that had b een conferred upon the governor by the last legislature, and in addition desired a copy of the new constitution, the registration law, Grube’s referendum and congressional apportionment If he had wanted anything else h e doubtless would have mentioned it. But these requests are coming from all over the state, and it shows the real importance of a legislature and the making of new and changing old ( laws governing official and commercial business. It really means much tn many of the business interests in the state, and in a measure explains why so many corporations find it necessary to maintain a lobby during a legislative session. The list of the copy for statutes was placed in the hands of the state printer Monday and the reading of proof by the engrossed bills is now the unceasing order of business. It is hoped to have the new laws published and in force not later than the middle of April, and before.. if possible. 1. mswer to many inquiries made while home last week, will state that' the law extending the terms of town ship trustees, also included the asses- ’ sors. This gives these officers two years more of official life, and the twelve of Adams county will just have to grin and bear the burden placed upon them. The argument made for this measure while it was going ! through the legislative mill, was that • it would make these townships elee- 1 tions come in an ‘‘off" year, when na- ' tional politics would not interfere with ( the settlement of a local question in I a local way. There may be merit to the argument, we suppose there is. but a national election was no barrier in the settlement of a local ques-, tion in Washington township, Adams county, Indiana, in the last two national elections. The “off” year may break the hoodoo, ant if this proves true the necessity for the change will have been vindicated.

Senator Beveridge has arrived home from Washington, after a service of twelve years in the senate of the United States. While there have been no bands playing, yet the reception of the former Indiana senator has been sincere and a tribute to his sterling qualities. That he is no lame duck is already being attested to, and that he will have to be reckoned with by other leaders of his party, there is not the slightest doubt. The Beveridge and the Fairbanks forces have many times in the past, clashed and both spit red fire., They will repeat the feat, and the rumbling of artillery can almost be distinguished at this time, although the orghnipation of their Party for the political battle of 1912 is many months away. It will be a battle royal, fought on familiar around, majored and generaled by the greatest political leaders of this day. The result is in doubt. Among the many incorporations mae by the state Saturday was one for the Murray Hotel company, Decatur, Indiana. L. G. E. — » ■■ —— INTERESTING MEETING. The Rebekahs held an interesting meeting Tuesday night at which time an officer of the yand lodge was present and gave an interesting address. Practice was had for degree work, which will be given in the near future- Mrs. Kate I. Nichols, the warden of the grand lodge, was present and inspected the lodge. One of the 'argest attendance of many weeks was Present at the meetin Tuesday night and the enthusiasm was marked. PAINFUL INJURY. " bile working on the press at the Krick & Tyndall tile mill Saturday, ileorge Patterson, one of the oldest em Pioyees in the plant, was painfully ‘Ujiired by having a belt hook on the jigger' catch his fingers and whirl 'bem into the pulley, tearing away the *°P of the index finger on the right and. The belt is speeded highly, the arge pulley of the same running

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about two hundred revolutions per minute. It is certainly a miraculous escape lu having so slight an injury. 1 N’o word since their arrival at New Orleans a week ago Monday has been received from Mr. and Mrs. John Nib-1 lick, who in company with their son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Edwards. of Liepsic. Ohio, left here Frf-' day, March 3rd, ’for a trip to Oaxaca, i Mexico, to visit with Mr. and Mrs.! bick Wallace and Mrs. Elizabeth Mor-! risen. Relatives here, while not ap-! prehensive, are very anxious to learn whether they arrived safely at their! destination. A letter, which has been | long on the way. received Monday by j Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Suttles, from Mrs. I Elizabeth Morrison, who has been ] spending the winter in Oaxaca, stated 1 that she expected to go to Mexico City last Thursday to meet Mr. and Mrs. Niblick and accompany them to Oaxaca, which is 500 miles south. If everything carried through as planned, they would have arrived at Oaxaca Saturday. From New Orleans, where they visited a week ago Monday, and which was the last place from which word had been received, the party had intended to go the next day to San Antonio, Texas, where they also expected to write. But no letter was received from San Antonio, nor at any time since, and this causes a little anxiety to therelatives here. Mrs. Morrison has written frequently that the war trouble there must be all "newspaper talk.’’ as not the least ripple of disturbance had reached Oaxaca. Whether the Decatur party had any trouble, however, in crossing through "the war border" in the north to the quiet and peave at Oaxaca in the south, is not known. It is said that there are but two ways t<| reach Oaxaca by railroad, there bing but two railroads through to that place. Word from the travelers is expected I today or tomorrow. JOHN DREW AT MAJESTIC. John Drew of well maintained and wholly merited popularity, conies to I the Majestic theater. Fort Wayne, on Tuesday night, March 21st. in "Smith,' his offering for the present season, which is the newest comedy by W. Somerset Maugham, and, by all accounts, the best he has yet given the stage. Among his other works are “Lady Frederick." “Jack Straw." and “Mrs. Dot.” pieces which have met with success, both here and in England. "Smith.” first done in London, was counted there its author's finest effort, a verdict ratified later in NewYork. The play has a serious element, to balance its lighter side wherein Mr. Maugham gives free play to nimble wit end, in the instance, biting satire. Mr. Drew has a capital role enabling him to display his usual polished comedy work and to carry some situations of deeper meaning as well. “Smith" has some love scenes wit ha new angle which are especially charming. The piece has been at the Empire theater in New York for three months. The complete original cast will be seen in Fort Way lie. , . This is one of the years for the passible reapparance of the “seventeenyear locusts," and B. W. Douglass, state entomologist, has issued a cail to the people of the state to take steps to prevent the damage which may be done by the insect. With regard to this pest. Mr. Douglass says: “We are beginning to have calls for information relative to the appearance of the seventeen-year locust. Many fruit growers ana nurserymen have asked for information to guide them In their stock. The last appearance of the locust, or, as it should be called, the cicada, was in 1902, and the possible recurrence of the insect this year is accounted for by the fact that there are numbers of different broods of these insects, and they do not all mature at the same time. “The insect requires seventeen years for its development from an egg to the adult, and the greater part of the time is spent in the ground, where it feeds on the roots of various plants. Some of the southern broods require but thirteen years for their development, and the common cicada or "dogday harvest fly" is full grown in two years. This two-year cicada is a familiar insect in many parts ol the state each year, because there are two broods of them, and these two broods overlap so that we have the insects each season. "The seventeen-year cicada W . pear in Indiana in but two counffes this year, Dearborn and Posey. These eou„U» W’ » g

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the Insects of what entomologists know as Brood 2 of the seventeenyear cicada. Brood 23, which is of the thirteen-year race, will make its appearance in Indiana this season in the following counties: Bartholomew, Daviess, Fayette, Floyd, Gibson, Jackson, Jennings, Knox. Montgomery, Owen, Posey, Puptnam, Ripley, Spencer, Sullivan, Vanderburg, Vigo and Warrick. It may be that the insect will also appear in some other southern counties, but the list includes those from which there are authentic records." CAR WAS SHIPPED. Cliff Brown in Charge of Goods on Way to Canada. The car of farm implements and other supplies belonging to Carl Moses and Tony Hackman left this morning over the Clover Leaf for their farm of 640 acres at Watson. Saskatchewan, Canada, where they will be used in the cultivation of their crops. Three spans of mules were also shipped with the car, and were in charge of Clifford Brown, who will care for them until their arrival there, which will no doubt be ten days or two weeks. Messrs. Moses and Hackman and Joseph Kortenbrer and Arthur Gloss, who go there, will leave about Saturday, so as to be at their destination upon the arrival of the goods. The crops for the initial year were very satisfactory, and this year they will devote all of their time to the increase of the crops as much as possible. o ______ FUNERAL OF MRS. RUPRIGHT. The funeral of Mrs. John Rupright. whose death occurred Monday night, very unexpectedly, will be held Friday morning at 9 o’clock from the home in Preble township, and burial will take place in the cemetery at Os- ' sian.

Mrs. Barto went to Fort Wayne yesterday, where she will continue treatment with an ear specialist. About two months ago Mrs. Barto inserted a haorpin in her ear, as is the common custom, and while doing so her little daughter accidentally run against her arm with such force that the hair pin was pushed through the ear-drum, bursting it. Mrs. Barto was rendered totally deal and after consulting many physicians came to the conclusion that nothing could be done to restore her hearing. Quite recently she began treatment again and much to her joy the hearing is growing better and she has now hopes that it will be restored to her. Her case is quite an unfortunate one. as she is a widow, and as she said this morning while at the interurban station, she felt much discouraged over the loss of her hearing, as the support of her little ones is dependent upon her, and the loss of her hearing would be a handicap. "Still,” she said, as she endeavored to look upon the bright side, "It is much better than if I had lost my eye-sight.” —— o IT’S FRIDAY NIGHT. Manager Bosse of our local play house considers himself lucky in securing Bert Mosher’s great offering. "What a Girl Can Do,” with Lee Orland as the star. It’s ago from start to finish, a story of undeveloped love embodied in the heart of a girl and only waited development by a man of innocence. It shows something new, a different slant on life and things of life. The scenes are all American, the cast the best that could be secured, selected from individuality to fit each character. So successful has it been that managers are clamoring to secure a night for their playhouse. We therefore repeat that Manager Bosse is to be congratulated on securing "What a Girl Can Do" for the night of Friday, March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day. Harry A. Watson, owner of the garage on North Second street, has purchased the most of the machinery belonging to Frank E. Smith, gunsmith and bicycle man. consisting of lawn mower and plow point grinders, emery wheel and other tools which Mr. Smith has had in his possession for conducting this line of work for several years. Mr. Watson expects to arrange a department in his, place oi business so that he can successfully operate same, and in a short time will be prepared to handle all kinds of work in this line that may come his way. Mr. Smith, who is disposing of his gopds, will hold a public sale on Wednesday, the 22nd of this month, at which time he will sell a number of

household goods and other articles. He stlfl retains many sets of tools, which he will sell to parties needing same, and useful In many lines of business. It is present intention to leave for the west —Oklahoma —but has set no time for bis departure, being unable to do so, owing to business Interests here. He has several other places in view, but Oklahoma seems to strike him best and which he will soon decide upon making his abode. o The bids for the construction of the new school house in District No. 8, Washington township, to take the place of what was known as the DeBolt school house which was tatolly destroyed by fire a few months ago, were opened Wednesday by Trustee Samuel Butler, the contract being let this afternoon to Ramey Lord, their bid of $6,227.91 being considered the best out of the seven bids received. The plans for the school house were made by Architect Oscar Hoffman and the building will be a one-room building, with no basement, the same to be made of common brick. Messrs. Ramey & Lord's bid was $5,819.91 for the main building, $4lB for the outbuildings, the material to be common brick. Their bid for a building of pressed brick was $1,280 extra. The following other bids were submitted: J. C. Crum —Main building, $6,168: $155 out-buildings; pressed brick, $65 extra. • Mann & Christen-Main building, out-buildings, $565; pressed brick, extra. SIOO. Adam & Kocher, of Willshire —Main building, $6,300; out-buildings, $482; pressed brick, exti;a. $75. W. H. Stewart, of Huntington—- ' Main building and outbuildings. $6.267, or SBS less if hardware is furl nished.

D. W. Brewster—Main building, $6.136.92: outbuildings, $550; add S2OO for pressed brick, or substract S3OO for common brick. Berne Art Stone company, common brick, main building, $6,325; out,buildings, $475; pressed brick, main building. $6,721; out buildings, $592. Work on the erection of the school house will no doubt begin as soon as the weather permits, so that the building may be ready by the opening of the fall term. Since the burning of this building the pupils have been separated, and sent to the various other schools of that vicinity. At the time of going to press the bids for the heating plants were being considered. The township assessors and trustees holding office at present will have a term of six years instead of the regular four years. This change will take effect as soon as the new laws of the last state legislature are promulgated, this change hinging on an amendment of the act, entitled, “An act providing for a change of the time of electing certain township officers, etc.” By this amendment the time of holding the next election of township trustees and assessors is changed from the presidential election of 1912 to the “off election year" 1914, and every four years thereafter, thus making the township and trustees’ election come in the “off years" (as commonly expressed) instead of the presidential election years. The amendment in full reads as follows: Section 1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of the State of Indiana, that section one (1) of the above entitled act. the same being section 6983 of Burns' annotated Indiana statutes, revision of 1908, be and the same is hereby amended as follows: Section 1. That the time for holding the election of township trustees and assessors, shall be changed from the general election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1912, to the general alection on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1914; and at the general election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of every fourth year thereafter. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. — o That Lose & Thomas, the makers of the White Stag and the John Adair cigar, are anticipating a continued growth of the marvelous business they are doing with both of these brands, is evidenced from the fact that they have just purchased 14,662 pounds, or over seven tons of Pennsylvania broad leaf, grown in Manor township, Lancaster county, Pa., and Zimmer Spanish, from Maple Ridge. Montgomery county, Ohio, the crop of

1906, which by the way is known among tobacco men as the finest crop since the Spanish-Amerfcan war. The tobacco was purchased direct from the growers, John Berger & Sons, who own a distributing station at Cincinnati, Ohio. Such tobacco for tillers cannot help but make good ripe cl gars. The Lose & Thomas company are working overtime to meet the orders that come in and several more men were put to work this week. The Hood House at Portland, who are handling the entire output of the Adair, are delighted hnd say that they have sold the cigars as fast as they can get them, and that they have heard only good things from the trade. o_ Bert Segur, who spent the night the guest of his father, Harvey Segur, left yesterday for Lafayette, where he will transact business. Bert, who returned on February 7th, on a leave ot absence until September 13th. from the Philippine Islands, where he spent two years in the employ of the government, has his suit cases full of interesting “stickers” that show that he has traveled "some." In fact he has been around the world, visiting twen-ty-two countries in his trips to and from the Philippines, among them being Palestine, Arabia, Egypt, China, Japan, India, Malay Islands, Burman, and others equally interesting. The first year he spent in the bureau of public works, in the Philippines, and later had charge % of the building of government roads. Until the United States took possession of the islands, the only roads in existence then were 'made by the friars leading to the churches, the U. S. government then taking up the matter of building roads for the opening of commerce. One ! road of which Mr. Segur had charge was one built along the coast, another over the mountains, and another between two prominent cities, nineteen miles of the road being boulevard. Bert has changed considerably during his stay in the far east, being heavier, and much browner, but still same old Bert, active and ambitious. WRECK CAUSED BIG DAMAGE. (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind., Mar. 15 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —It is estimated today that the damage resulting from the wreck of a Union Traction freight car and trailer, north of this city last night will total over $13,000. Two men were slightly hurt. The cars were running at a high rate of speed when they jumped the track and landed on the Lake Erie tracks fifty feet away. Out of SIO,OOO worth of goods i nthe car only SSOO worth were saved. Both cars were demolished. o MEETING. The Adams County Detective association will meet in regular session in the K. of P. hall on South Third street on Saturday, March 18th. These meetings are instructive as well as interesting and everybody should arrange to attend. Come and have a good smoke with the boys. J. FRED FRUCHTE, Sec’y. o WHERE THE STORK STOPS. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Forest Andrews, residing west of Monroe. The babe is a grandson of Dr. and Mrs. C. T. Rainier of this city. o Another business change effected in Decatur that will further strengthen an already strong firm, was that recorded when W. J. Archbold, city treasurer, and local agent for the Adams Express company, purchased an interest in the True Runyon store, one of the leading dry goods, grocery and general mercantile establishments of the city. Mr. Archbold has not just decided upon the time that he will enter into the discharge of his duties in his new business interest, this depending upon the arrangements that can be made regarding his present business. His office as city treasurer and also as express agent have been located for some time in the rear of the Winnes shoe store and these will be moved to the True & Runyon store, where he will continue his duties as treasurer and express agent, besides those devolving upon his position as a partner in the mercantile firm. The firm is a strong one and the great growth which this store has enjoyed in the past years will no doubt continue with even greater results. Another change taking place yesterday w’as that at the West Monroe street grocery, when Amos Yoder,

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of the firm of Yoder & Brushwilled, sold his Interest in the grocery to 0. E. Baker of this city, who took possession at noon. Messrs. Amos Yoder and Waldo Brushwiller have conducted this grocery for the past two years and have enjoyed an excellent patronage. Mr. Baker, the new mem ber of the firm, is a son of Philip Baker, of west of this city, and since his marriage a few months ago to Miss Flossie Bolinger, has resided in this city. Mr. Yoder has not yet announced his future plans. The firm has every promise of continued success and will doubtless make things hum. Mrs. R. J. Holthouse yesterdav received a telegram from the St. Joseph’s college at Rensselaer, where her son, Arthur, is attending, stating that owing*to a fall w'hich he received, his knee cap was quitfe severely injured, and being unable to get around and to attend to bis required studies, they deemed it best that he come horn--. The injury was received the latter part of last week, and the mother receive dword ot tne accident, but not knowing of the seriousness of the accident, though he would get along all right. This morning, however, a message was received, stating that several weeks would be necessary for the injury to heal and perhaps he would get around with the use of a crutch. This is Mr. Holthouse’s second term out of a four years' course at this place, and he has been doing excellent work in his studies. He will return just as soon as the injury will permit and it is hoped that nothing serious will set in excepting the dislocation mentioned. Bernard Terveer went to Fort Wayne to accompanv him home, he arriving there at 4:4'5 over the Wabash this evening. o — After the regular business of the Young People’s Alliance of the Evangelical church was transacted Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Runyon, the twenty-five or more present spent a happy’ social time. There were readings by the Misses Cramer. Fuhrman, Crystal Kern and Naomi Van Camp, after which came games. A tree contest was unique, Miss Lilah Lachot carrying off first honors. In an Easter puzzle, in which pieces of cardboard were to be put together to form an egg. Zelda Snitz won first prize, and Herbert Lachot, the booby. Light refreshments were served during the evening. Mrs. William Bordner arrived at the seventy-fifth milestone of her life on Sunday and her children with their families spent the day at the Bordner home. A grand family dinner was the principal feature, and the twenty-two present enjoyed the feast, after which they spent the day in a social way. The children and grandchildren remembered Mrs. Bordner with several gifts. L. B. Brokaw, wife and daughter of Decatur were the only out-of-town guests. —-Columbia City Commer-cial-Mail. The day was also the birth anniversary of Mr. Brokaw. ister, son, Rufus, of Bobo; Maggie Thatcher and Grace Shaffer of R. R No. 9. The Sewing club spent yesterday with Mrs. P. G. Hooper in a pleasing way. Mrs. J. T. Merryman will be the next hostess. Mrs. Charles Meyers will entertain the Ladies’ Aid society of the Christian church Friday afternoon. o MID-WEtK SERVICES AT METHODIST CHURCH The mid-week services at the Methodist church this evening will be ot special interest to all. There will be a visit to the home at Bethany. Mrs. G. H. Myers will speak about Mary, and Mrs. W. H. Daniel will give a talk on Martha. Comealong friends. Never mind the storm. You will be well repaid. 0 —.... —■ The cause entitled Charles E. Estell vs. Charles E. Estell, admr, claim $624, is being heard by a jury. The cause was called this morning and the jury in their places when it was discovered that in some manner the complaint had become lost. A thorough inquiry and search failed to produce it and court adjourned until noon, during which time a new copy of the com plaint was made. Peterson & Moran represent the plaintiff and L. C. DeVoss the defendant. The case of Schafer Hardware Co., vs. Laura A. Van Camp, extrx, claim $77.33, dismissed and costs paid. A

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