Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 18, Decatur, Adams County, 4 May 1911 — Page 1

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I Although nothing of special importI ini'* * a * up I,efore tho common coun- ■ cil Tuesday evening the honorable I mayor and his co-workers met In regI ular session and attended to such busI ines s as had come up for their dispos- | al- The minutes of the last meeing I were read by the clerk and approved, I and ordered spread on record. RecI ommendatlons which had been recelvI ed by 'he council f° r betterment I () f insurance conditions in the city I* also read by the clerk, and were ordered included in the minutes of Tuesday evening's session. The initial work to be taken up In the usual touch,. was thereport. of the street and sewer committee. This was the time 6e t by the council for the hearing of all or any objections in regard to the Mylott sanitary drain and which is to be coiet ructed in the Fullenkamp addition. 1 All seemed to be in favor of the improvement, as there were none to offer any complaints, and the resolution was adopted for the improvement to be made, and the only thing that now remains is the selling and May 16th, the next regular meeting night, was set for the time to receive bids for its construction. The George Keller alley sewer, which is to run from the west side of Fifth street to Decatur street, was next taken up and the resolution for its construction was also approved and adopted. The Frank Gause sewer, which has been up for several meetings, and owing to further Investigations desired in regard to its construction, was extended for another two weeks. An urgent letter from property owners along St. Mary’s street was read, and It asked that the council take steps at once for the repair of this street. The clerk was ordered to notify the Fort Wayne & Springfield Railway company to fill up the chuckholes along their line on Chestnut and Russell streets. The Indiana Lighting company is also to be notified of the condition of the street in front of their holder on Nuttman avenue, and ordered to put same in proper shape. The purchasing committee was authorized to buy such supplies as are needed by the clerk to carry out his duties at the office A question which has been up before the city for some time, and which has been the tause of much discussion between the officials, as to how, to the best advantage they could improve and obtain a stronger water pressure from the wells now working at the city's plant, was again heard from. Mr. Miller, from Indianapolis, who was here looking over the present condition of the plant, chiefly the wells, was present and gave his opinion as to how they could be bettered, and with two-thirds less horse power to draw the same bulk of water which they are now obtaining, if not more. He asked that the city give him a chance to test one of the old wells by cleaning it out, and otherwise improve it to a greater advantage to the city. The demonstration will require two or three days for a thorough test and at a cost of $l3O. This was thought worth undertaking and a motion was passed that the test be made. Another motion was passed that the city construct a new well on the northwest corner of the city property at the plant and the clerk was notified to advertise for bids for the putting in of an eightinch well. The following bills were ’hen allowed: Protective Elec. Supply Wks. . $ 31.27 Ft. Wayne Oil Supply Co 16.07 The Crane Co 55 Moorland Coke Go 42.51 Toledo, St. Louis & Western.. 57.72 John W. Coffee 10-21 D. F. Teeple 12-20 Waterworks pay roll 37.00 Frank E. Smith 1-00 William Geary 10.00 Schaub & Gottemoller . 2.75 C. U. Dorwin 243.30 James G. Smith 50.00 John Sprague . 15-00 G. F. Kintz 47.25 L. Hammond 8 -°0 Ft. Wayne Electric Wks 240.74 Viscosity Oil Co ‘- 93 National Mill & Supply C 0.... 10.80 Hass Foundry & Meh. Wks... 10.30 Daily Democrat 13.4.1 National Meter Co 13- 69 National Carbon Co 74.00

M. J. Mylott 249 25 Ft. Wayne Oil Supply Co H-6° J. H. Stone 9 00 Frank Peterson 59,99 R. E. Gilpen 10000 S. Melchi 50 - 00 —o Indianapolis, Ind, May 3 —These are troublesome times. During the past ten days the writer has been served with a summons to appear In Esquire Hammond’s court to testify in

the 'kidnaping" cases, later another summons to appear before the Marion county grand jury, made defendant with the other members of the tax board In one or two cases in which some corporations are objecting to their tax assessments, and now comes John T. Dye, who proposes to put an end to any new fangled constitutions. To that end a case has been filed in the Marion circuit court testing the constitutionality of that proposed law, and as a member of the state election board we are named as one of the defendants in that suit. These are strenuous days. The suit was filed by Addison C. Harris, with Ralph C. Kane as assistant counsel. While we may feel a little prejudiced in this case, and it is the usual custom to try lawsuits in the courts instead of the newspapers, yet we cannot help but conclude that when Judge Roby, Dan W. Sims and a few other able constitutional lawyers get into the game, they will make Mr. Harris think he has a mule by the tail. Having heard both Messrs. Roby and Sims assert that they had gone through the proposition in its entirety, and having heard them say that in their opinion there was not a particle of doubt as to the right of the legislature to submit such a constitution in just the manner in which it has been suggested to submit it, we are willing to bank our money on their judgment. It is doubtless the intention of those who filed the suit to have it wander through all the processes of law and that a final decision of the supreme court before the next general election in November, 1912, can be had. In the meantime there will be lots of fun for the boys. The Louisville &- Nashville, and the Central Indiana railroad companies were the first representatives of the steam lines to appear and discuss their assessments with the tax board. Both roads were modest in their statements, although firm in the belief that the edge should not be raised when depression in.the business world was so apparent. This depression seems to be no joke. The corporations that have to this time appeared before the board have impressed this fact more than any other. They talk in earnest about it, and their reports for the three months of this year confirm their belief. There really seems to be something coming, but whether it will reach simply a depression in business or develop into something worse, can not at this time be foretold. It is a fact, however, that all corporate interests are more or less downcast about the future of business,. and that they are hedging all sorts of ways, apparently getting ready for almost anything that may happen in the financial world. On top of all this talk comes advance reports of heavy crops and good prospects in the agricultural industry. It is a riddle that is hard to solve.

The writer has taken occasion to mention Colonel Matson and Dan M. Link, two members of the tax board. In order not to seem partial we wish briefly to refer to the minority member, Hon. Fred A. Sims. For five years he served the state as secretary of state, and made a splendid record. It was such a record that Governor Marshall, during the last campaign, took occasion in several of his speeches to publicly approve of him both as a man and as an officer. He deserved it all, for he is more than competent and a most gracious associate. At the state convention when he was nominated the first time, Adams county done the handsome by him and he still remembers that kindness, although it happened five of six years ago. He was a banker at Frankfort, which is still bis home, before becoming connected with the affairs of statcSenator Kern and Hon. John E. Lamb were lunching together Monday and the gossips were busy figuring what weighty affairs in politics were receiving their care and attention. L. G. E. -O ' "*"** The board of commissioners held a joint session with the Allen county board yesterday, completing the records for the building of a county line road. This will conclude the work of the May session of the board, the bills having been allowed this morning. Bids for the rental of the old fair grounds were opened Tuesday evening and the grounds will be used the coming year by Frisinger & Sprunger. Three bids were filed as follows: F. O. Martin, SSO; Scheiman & But-

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ler, $58.25, and Frislnger & Sprunger, s6l. The Berne Supply company landed an even dozen of the awards for the repair, improvement and building of bridges over the county, when the same were made Tuesday evening. Sol Mosure, $261; Eley, $544; William Glendening, $276; William Glendening, $112; Foster, $732; State Line, $362; Louis Long, $642; Emery, $998; Abnet, $490; Schug, $619; Holthouse, $96; Augsburger, $62. The others were distributed: Dallas Butler, James Brown No. 1, $174; and Brown, $1198; Merryman & Fugate, James Brown, No. 2, S6O; Hendricks, $613; Reynolds, $225; James Ault, Scheiman, $297.85; F. E. Brown, Lewton, $286; John Reckard, Haugk, $288; Brandyberry Bros., Decatur, $445; Steele &■ Cowan, Pleasant Mills, $297.47, ——o — ~ — After about twenty minutes' deliberation, the jury hearing the case of the State of Indiana vs. Dr. William Brayton of Geneva, on the charge of selling liquor without a license, at 9:30 o'clock returned a verdict, finding him not guilty, as and the defendant was discharged. - The evidence was concluded Tuesday afternoon and the arguments givep. the court adjourned until next morning at 9 o’clock, when the court instructed the jury and they retired. The first ballot showed all but one man on "the “not guilty" side, but he was soon won over. L. C. Mason was appointed riding bailiff during the present term of court.

Laura A. Van Camp vs. Charles VanCamp et al., partition. Petition for order to cnange order of sale from private to public sale filed. Louisa Meyer et al. vs Mary Louisa Miller et al., partition, rule against all defendants to answer in five days. Ft. Wayne Rolling Mills Co. vs. Albert A. Butler et al., rule to answer made absolute in five days. Lula B. Burris vs. Charles M. Burris. divorce, appearance by D. B. Erwin for the plaintiff. John M. Wells vs. Alta C. Pontius, appointment of guardian. Proof of service filed, appearance by prosecuting attorney. Answer filed by clerk of Adams circuit court. Real estate transfers: W. L. Thorn hill, guardian, to James Felty et al, part of inlots 186, 187, Geneva, $2624; Samantha N. Dor win to Edward L Kintz, lot 210, Decatur, $750. - ■ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. By those who are conversant with the history relating to the existing conditions at the time in the place where the scenes of “Tempest and Sunshine” are laid, it is said they arc remarkably true to life. The company interpreting this splendid play is one of excellent merit, headed by Elizabeth Gallispie and Edna Hibbard. The management has spared no expense to provide their stage with a supporting cast as strong as the best, and the result is eminently satisfactory, both from a financial and artistic standpoint. The story is ’wholesome and true, and the gamut of human emotions are run during the progress of the play. It entrances, thrills, delights and edifies. It has the fancies of fiction founded on facts, and gives even the frivolous something to think about after they leave the theater. "Tempest and Sunshine" the dramatization of Mary J. Holmes' popular novel, is the season's success. This standard production will be seen at the Bosse opera house on May 4th. — o THE FINAL INSPECTION. Os County Line Bridge Made Today by Commissioners. C. C. Ernst, surveyor, together with the Adams county commissioners, left this morning for the Allen-Adams county line, where they met the Allen county comimissioners to make the final inspection of the new Allen-Ad-ams county bridge They all returned to this city after the inspection of the bridge and the commissioners held a joint session. —_ ' — At 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon the living spirit of Mrs. Verena Lehrman, an aged and respected resident of Madison township, Allen county, ® «

known to many In this county, where for a number of years she resided, passed out of this to a better life. Mrs. Lehrman had suffered from paralysis only since last Sunday. In the evening she had gone as usual to the barn to milk and after an absence of more than the usual length of time, her son, Albert, thinking something was wrong, went to the barn in search of his mother. He had scarcely reached the barn when he noticed her lying on the floor, not yet having reached the destined place, and in an unconscious condition, due to a stroke of paralysis, which had rendered her helpless. He carried her to the house, doing what he could for her, and sending for medical aid. From then she grew worse, never regaining consciousness, even at the last. She was born in Switzerland February 20, 1838, being at her death seventy-two years, two months and twelve days old. In June, 1863, she was married to Ferdinand Lehrman, the wedding ceremony taking place in Switzerland. In 1870 they came to this country, settling in Preble township, remaining there one year. For five years they resided in Root township, then moving to the present homestead in Allen county. Her husband preceded her in death twelve years ago, and she, with her son, remained on the old homestead caring for the many home wants. She leaves to grieve their loss seven children—six sons and one daughter, they being: Henry and Godfrey of Union township, Ferdinand and Charles of Root, Albert at home, Herman of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Sophia Schammerloh, also of Allen county. Two brothers also survive, Nathan of Kirkland township and Robert of Woodburn, Ind. The funeral will take Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, sun time, from the house and later from the St. Peter’s, or Fuelling church, in Root township, with the Rev. Dornsief officiating. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.

WILL NOT MOVE HERE. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Annen Obliged to Remain in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Annen of Chicago, who are visiting here a few days, are in a quandary, having the unique experience of being temporarily “homeless.” Mr. Annen, who is employed as a mail clerk, found it best to make his home in Chicago, from which place he can make his runs with'more convenience. Quite recently they decided to move to this city to be near their relatives and Lad rented a house here, giving their landlord at Chicago notice of their intention to vacate there. After doing so, however, Mr. Annen was informed by the railroad officials that it would be necessary for him to continue to live in Chicago to be near his work. There were, therefore, obliged to give up their house here, which they had leased and to make matters worse, the Chicago landlord had leased their old home to another party, thus giving them the experience of being “out” altogether. Mrs. Annen and son will visit here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Case, until they have made arrangements for a new home in Chicago. Muncie, Ind., May 3 —After a tremendous battle, this city which had been dry for nearly two years under the county local option law, Tuesday voted with Itself as the unit and declared for the licensed saloon by an unofficial majority of 476. The factory districts went decisively for the wets and really won the day for the saloon forces as the so-called north side went dry by a considerable vote, but not enough to overbalance the wet majority rolled up on the south side. Two years ago, in the county option election, Muncie proper voted dry by 209. Today all the other units in the county outside went overwhelmingly dry, some of the residence suburbs going as high as four and five to one in favor of the drys. Muncie, under the Proctor law, will have twenty-five saloons, which are expected to open under due process of law the first week in June. There are said to be about 200 applicants, and lawyers were besieged tonight with men who desire to get in business. The majority of the county commissioners are republicans, being dry farmers, and the applicants are considerably worried as to the selections to be made from among the number for licenses by the commissioners. Before the county went dry two years ago, Muncie had 104 saloons and many of the old dealers have kept their

places running as soft drink emporiums and are fully prepared to return to business if they secure licenses. Over 300 votes were challenged and sixteen arrests made for illegal voting. -o Not a busier company of young people in the city can be found than the members of the senior class of the Decatur high school who are preparing for the commencement to take place in the latter part of May. The first event in the commencement calendar will be the reception to be given for them by the junior class at the Pythian Home, Friday evening, May 19th. The next will be the baccalaureate sermon to be given Sunday evening, May 21st. The place and the speaker, however, have not yet been decided, settlement of this having been delegated by the school board to Superintendent E. E. Rice and the members of the class. The class day exercises have been set for Wednesday, May 24th, two plays written by Miss Nora Del Smith, a member of the faculty, to be enacted. Thursday, May 25th, will be the planting of the rose on the school grounds, a custom of several years’ standing, of leaving a living memorial. On Thursday evening will be the commencement proper, the class address to be delivered by Dr. E. H. Lindley of Indiana University. This will be followed by the senior reception. The following are the graduates—eight boys and ten girls: Carl Smith, Clem Steigmeyer, Matie Chronister, Harry Hoffman, Edwina Van Camp, Martin Hoffman, Roy Jahn, Ruth Hammell, Bernice Dailey, Earl Colter, Alice Brandyberry, Lewis Adler, Ruby Parrish, Ruth Gay, Lawrence Archbold, Hulda Bauer, Marie Daniels, Dessie Mann. — ■ p--— ■ — The members of the Adams County bar held a meeting in the court room Wednesday morning, with Judge D. D. Heller presiding, to make agfangements for attending the funeral of Representative Jacob Butcher, of Geneva, whose death occurred Tuesday mornifig. and who has for thirty-five years been a practicing attorney in this county. The motion made that the the bar attend in a boay, the funeral, which will be held Thursday morning at 10 o’clock at the home, was unanimously carried. The following committees were appointed to arrange for the various details connected therewith: Committee on flowers, A. P. Beatty, J. C. Moran and J. H. Runyon; on resolutions, J. C. Sutton, C. L. Walters and J. C. Moran. The committee on resolutions will report Friday morning.

REV. KNISELEY’S SERVICES. Preaching at Pleasant Grove Saturday evening, May 6th, at 8 o’clock, sun time. Sabbath school Sunday morning, 7th of May, at half past nine. Preaching at half past ten. At Rivarre on the 7th of May, at half past seven Sabbath evening, to which the public is invited. REV. D. O KNISELY, Pastor. POLICE COURT NEWS. A case was filed in ’Squire Stone’s court late Tuesday night by Harry Straub, charging provoke on the part of William Foreman, an altercation ensuing over some matter in Murray's saloon at that time. Yesterday Straub appeared and asked that the case be withdrawn, and the 'squire obligingly dismissed the case upon being assured that the matter was settled peaceably. A warrant was Issued today and served today against Elnora Allen, whom It is alleged willfully kept one Howard Foughty, a boy under the legal school age, from school for a term of two school years or more. She is the mother of the boy and the arrest was made this afternoon and the case will be tried as soon as the party can be brought into court. - o BAND BOYS MEET. Another urgent call for the band boys is called for this evening and it is hoped that all those interested and wishing to take part and become connected with the organization be present for this meeting. The rooms are located over the Hunsicker restaurant and where all will meet. The gathering of last evening was not what it should have been, and the committee is looking for a good attendance this evening. o— — — George Henneford, the well konwn blacksmith, left Tuesday for the vicinity of Carter, Montana, where he

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will build up his fine large 320 acre ranch at that place. Mr, Henneford, with his brother, Otto, went to Montana a year or so ago and purchased a large tract of land, Otto remaining there to care for his place. Otto has built thereon a good house, barn and all other necessary ranch buildings, and is well pleased with his new acquisition. His brither, George, who left Tuesday to join him, expects to be gone a month and during that time will build on his tract. Whether or not they will move there is still too uncertain to announce. o — MAY NO TRECOVER. Thomas Buckmaster, a former res ident if this city and well known here, was run over by an automobile at Flint, Michigan, yesterday and will probably die from results of his injuries. The family was called to the bedside. ——- o The family of William Hoffman wish in this way to thank all the neighbors, the minister, the choir and all who were so willing to assist them during the illness and at the time of the death of their beloved wife and mother. A SANITARY SHOP. Marsh Burdge is fixing up the room formerly occupied by the news stand and in the same will operate a sanitary barber shop. He has papered the two rooms in a pleasing manner and has established a waiting room in the rear of the shop, where the waiting customers may enjoy themselves. A feature of the institution is the fact that each customer is entitled to a clean, new towel, and each razor is sterilized after use. He is installing a two-chair shop and is making al! necessary improvements before he opens the shop, so that he will not be impeded in handling his business later on. Mr. Burdg has been a life-long resident in this city, and all who know him agree that he is a careful, conscientious workman and we predict that he will establish a successful shop In this location.

A veritable “bower o’ May” was the F. M. Schirmeyer home on Mercer avenue Tuesday evening, when the music section of the Euterpean club entertained the club members and their guests at a May Day party, about fifty enjoying the affair. All the beautiful blooms of tiie season were called into requisition in the decorations and the home rivalled the fragrant springtime-outdoors in beauty and fragrance. Great bowls, filled with wild flowers adorned the mantels, tables and window sills, and large branches of pear and apple blossoms were sheafed about the room, and twined in the archways or otherwise used artistically. A program of music and readings, the themes of which were on the glad May time or spring, or otherwise appropriate, was given, and included a piano duet by Miss Midge Smith and Mrs. O. Godfrey Bell, vocal solos by Mrs. Eugene Runyon, Will Schrock and Marie Patterson, and instrumental solos by Miss Ruby Miller, Miss Edna Hoffman, Mrs. Harry Starr and Mrs. O. Godfrey Bell, and a reading by Miss Faye, Smith. The May Day spirit was further carried out in a flower contest, in which various articles were given to represent the names of flowers, the prize for guessing the greatest number, which was a dainty, potted, maidenhair fern, being awarded to Miss Clara Williams. A buffet luncheon was given in two courses from the dining room, the decorations of which were carnations in bowls, carrying out the club colors of white, pink and green. Partners for luncheon were found in a unique way. Twenty-five streamers of ribbons in the club colors were hung from each side of the closed folding doors, the gentlemen being in one room on one side of the door and the ladies in the other. Each then secured an end of a ribbon and when the doors were opened the ones holding the ends of the same ribbon were companions during luncheon. The members of the music committee who served as hostesses and are being highly complimented for their entertainment are the Misses Edith Smith, Bess Schrock, Edna Hoffman, Marie Patterson, Ruby Miller, and the Mesdames Eugene ißJunyon, F. V. Mills, F. M. Schirmeyer, Harry Starr. E. B. Adams, Jesse Dailey and Myrtle Fruchte. Out-of-town guests were Mrs. B. E. Parker of Hartford City, Mrs. Harry Starr j>f Bluffton and Mr. and Mrs. O. Godfrey Bell of Chicago.

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