Decatur Democrat, Volume 56, Number 52, Decatur, Adams County, 28 December 1911 — Page 2

THE DEMOCRAT. ■VKRYTHCKHbAY MORNING BY U EW G> ELL'NGHAM, Publisher. 11.00 BEK YEAH !N ADVANCE). Entered at the postotfice at Decatur, <nd., ns second class mail matter. OFFICIAL PAPER OF ADAMS CO. The cold wave is here, a little ahead of time, but it's here. We told you so, and before you are six months older, you will have all of the beautiful snow and Icicles you want, very probably. The season for special sales is here. Watch the columns of the Daily Democrat if you are looking for bargains. The live merchant tells you what he has and invites you to buy. The wise buyer listens and reads. The district convention Friday will be a hummer. Large delegations ars coming from the various counties over the district and it will be a good day to mingle with the boys. Many of the visitors will arrive Thursday evening. Decorate your place of business and shake hands so earnestly that the other fellow knows you mean it -er—r A better aad more prosperous Decatur should be your first resolution. Not a boom which will die out in a few weeks or months, but a steady and persistent growth. Let’s each on* say he will try to do something for the town and community this ybar. It don't make any difference whether ths town grows or not, If everyone here and in the county becomes more prosperous—that’s what makes a good community. Os course under these circumstances the population would mighty soon iicrease. The new county central committee organized this morning with an efficient set of officers. Mr. Bosse, who becomes the county chairman, is an old wheel-horse, who has known and played the game for many years, and will devote much time to looking after the welfare of the party in this county, during the coming year, superintending the organization, watching ttta v ork of registering and doing all in his power to inert* ie the splendid democratic majority in oM Adams. Mr. Erwin, who retires from the place, does so with one of the cleanest and best records possible. His wisdom and watchfulness during the last campaign did much toward securing the big majority and as always in affairs with which he has been entrusted, he made good. —mu » ATTEMPTED TO KILL WIFE. John Dillman Followed Former Wife to Richmond—Shoots Twice. — Richmond, Ind., Dec. 27 —John E. Dillman of Jackson township, Wells h ,. county, came to Richmond Saturday night and attempted to shoot his wife and daughter from whom he had been estranged. His wife obtained a divorce from him at Bluffton two weeks ago and came here to live. When Dillman reached Richmond Saturday night he went to Main and Tenth streets, where his wife and daughter were living in a flat. Going to their apartments Dillman said he had come to kill them both. The wife ran down the stairway into the street and Dillman fired twice, both bullets going wild and striking the sidewalk. Dillman was arrested and, when searched, a bottle of laudanum was found. It is believed he intended to commit suicide. Police officials believe the man is insane. — — _, Ifc,. REVIVAL OPENS TONIGHT. • The four members of the Fife Broth- [ ers’ Evangelistic company arrived in [ the city this morning from Owensburg and are guests of the Rev. J. M. Dawson and family. This evening at 7:30 o’clock they will open their series of evangelistic services at the Christian church, and the public is cordially invited to attend. They came heve from Owensburg, where they held a very successful revival, and prior to that conducted services at Huntington. Democrat Want Ads Pay.

DOINGS IN SOCIETY Tri-Kappa Sorority Holds a Christmas Festival at Home of Madge Hite. THE HISTORICAL CLUB ■ Entertained by Mrs. Arthur 'j Fisher—Evangelical Ladies to Meet. I "What's that rustling In the air As old year’s time grows brief? ’Tis only the gude folk everywhere Turning over a new leaf." WEEK'S SOCIAL CALENDAR. Wednesday. St. Vincent da Paul, i Thursday. i Evangelical Aid —Miss Eliza Spangler. Presbyterian Missionary—Mrs. Jacob Atz. Friday. i Mite Society—M E. Church. i ; ~ An Every-day Christmas. A good conscience is a continual Christmas —Beu.iamia Frank'j ha ' Tne cycle of the year brought again i to the J. J. Foughty family a Joyous reunion. The reunion on Christmas of last year was held at the parental home, and cuts drawn then decided that this year it should be held at the ‘ home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Moon, on ' North Seventh street, where they all I assembled and spent the hours with ( games and music and at noon partook of the most delicious three-course dinner, such as only Mrs. Moon and her 1 able assistants, the ladies of the • Foughty family, can prepare. The i drawing of cuts again this year gave to Mr. and Mrs. Del the pleasI ure of entertaining next year. The company included the following: Mr. 1 and Mrs. Charlee Sipe and children. I Margaret and Weveline of Gas City Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Foughty and son, Russell, of Bluffton; Mr. and Mrs. J. ( .1. Foughty, W. H. Foughty and son, Howard; Mr. and Mrs. Del and ’ children, Glen. Forest and Kenneth; , .Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hoopengardner and children, David, Orval, Hope, Margai--1 et and Mildred: Ralph and Marvel I Foughty and W. P. Moon. i Mrs. Laure Van Camp gave a Christmas dinner party, there b»in", a num ber of other guests besides t e members of the family. The Van Camp , home on Finet sy’eet was unusually pretty in its decorations of ropes of Christmas greens and red Christmas belle, with inlands of holly and other wreaths and bowls of the cheery poinsettia. The table, where at noon a four-coure turkey dinner was served, was also appropriately beautiful in its decorations. From the chandelier to the corners of the table were drawn ribbons of white satin decorated with holly and the centerpiece of the table vra» a bank of holly around which hung twelve tiny red bells. Candles on the table and the chandelier lights ; hooded with caps of poinsettia j blossoms. Covers were laid for the quests as follows: Mi. and Mrs. Chailes Van Camp and daughters, D6r othy and Emma; Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Woods and daughter. Laure; Mr. and Mrs. Belus Van Camp and children. Harold, Royal and Clara; the Rev. D. O. Wise and Miss Fay Hammel. After dinner Charles Van Camp inveigled the unsuspecting minister into the parlor, under the mistletoe, where the young girls of the company, lead by Miss Fay Hammell, took advantage of the rights of that branch. Miss Beatrice Van Camp, a student at Northwestern university, Naperville, 111., arrived here yesterday to spend her holiday vacation at-' her home, after a Christmas visit at the Pullman home at Urbana, Ind. She was accompanied here by George and j Lawrence Pullman of Urbana, also students at Northwestern college. MisS Van Camp and guests were entertained at a dinner party last evening given by Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Woods, I Mrs. Laure Van Camp and other 1 daughters also being guests. .*» "I ” ■ Nell and Vera Myers were in Fort I Wayne Sunday the guest of their sis- ! ter, Miss- Irene Myers, at the Hope hospital, where the last named is in training at the Hope hospital for a nurse. The Misses Myers had the pleasure of attending the Christmas eve festivities of the Hope hospital. There was a Christmas tree, a Santa Claus, and the distribution of gifts to nurses and patients, and a general good time. * , - i- I Miss Margaret Moran arranged a very pleasant surprise for her father, ’ Thomae Moran, In the way of a

f Christmas reunion, all bls children I with their families gathering home on 1 that occasion. The assembly includeifojudge and Mrs. J. J. Moran and Dr. and Mrs. Mark Moran of Portland. 1 Mrs. Anna Golden and children of Ft. Wayne, Mrs. James Kinney and children, and Pat Moran of east of Geneva John Moran and family and P. K. Kinney and family of this city. The Misses Agnes and Lucile Gil k Hg were guests of Miss Fannie Mag- ■ ley last e-.aing at supper. The J. E. Mann family of this cityheld their happy Christmas reunion at ■ the old homestead, where a bounteous ' dinner and all the pleasant Christina. festJvities were In evidence. Those present besides the members of the [ family at were William Arc! bold and family, including Lawrence ' Archbold, who is at home from his ' studies at Purdue university; Robert Mann, a student at Indiana university at Bloomington; Frank Mann, a student in the Indianapolis medical col'lege; John Singleton and wife, Harlo | Mann and family. Dr. Grandstaff and I family, Mrs. Shelby Vance of near Willshire, Ohio; Albert Butler and family, and the Rev. and Mrs. Landis 'of near Bluffton. Mrs. E. A. Straub and daughter, Harriet, returned yesterday afternoon to Fort Wayne. They attended a family reunion of the Leimenstoll family at the home of Mr. and Mrs. . Milton Hoffman Christmas day. The Tri-Kappa sorority enjoyed 1 their Christmas festival last evening ’ at the bc:-« or Miss Madge Hite, the ! , affair being a happy reunion, as al! I the members whe are college stu- , dents or away teaching and are now ( at heme for their holiday vacation. I I were attendants. They are Miss Bes-j , ale Boyers, who is in college at Champaign, Ill.: Frances Dugan, from Vassar; Helen Niblick, from Mt. Holyoke, - and Leota Bailey, who Is teaching , near Berne. A Christmas grab-bag, . in which gifts were exchanged, was a i pleasing feature. Mrs. William Niblick and soa, Jesse, are giving a very delightful Christmas party this afternoon at 2 o'alock for thirty children who will find the aft ernoon one replete with happiness. The Presbyterian Missionary socie I ty will meet Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with Mrs. Jacob Atz. 1 ' I The Historical club held a delightfi I Christmas session at the hem? c , 'Mrs. A. M. Fisher Tuesday evening the hours being given over wholly t social pleasures. The home still r taiued its pretty Christmas decora tiers anil an exchange of gifts by the i club members was an interesting feature of the holiday evening. The ev- ■ enlng c'.c-»d with a delightful tea parity, the hostess pouring tea. Guests beside the chib members were Mrs. William Myers and Mrs. Lucy Rout. The next meeting will be with Mrs. P. G. Williams. i , T1 *I f les’ Aid society of the Baptist church will meet Thursday afternoon with Rev. and Mrs. Jones on short Sixth street. All members are asked to be on hand and a good time is looked for. The Bachelor Maids will continue their weekly meetings again after j some weeks, owing to the season of ; advent, and will meet tomorrow evening with Miss Rosa Tonnelier. — Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Annen of this city, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Annen and , ■ son, Robert, of Chicago, and Mr. and j . Mrs. George Case of Indianapolis went to Magley today, where they j ; were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. ; Chris Annen and daughter, Aldine. 1 “ Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lee have as: their guest, J. A. Brenneman of Dei-, t phos, Ohio. — > The Evangelical Ladies' Aid society | ■ will meet Thursday afternoon at the ‘ ( home of Miss Eliza Spangler, comer ( Seventh and Madison streets. The I report of the year’s business, the elec-' > tion of officers and other important business will come before them at this . time, requiring the attendance of all. BIG SALE ON. ' i _____ Charlie Voglewede This Morning Opened Big Shoe Sale. :i . 1 Charles Voglewede, the shoe seller, , is at present conducting the big shoe 1 sale, which he started today, since he is compelled to quit busißess in a , short while. He advertises everything ; , to be sold regardless of cost, and says that this is the time for you to select yoyr wants if you are in need of anything in this line. The bad weather - seemed not to interfere in the least and if you intend to take advantage lof this golden opportunity you had better do so at once. —■ -o- ———— Democrat Want Ads Pay

BIG WILL CONTEST Will Schwartz Leaves Bulk of Estate for Building Hospital at Berne RELATIVES OBJECT ■ J—--File Objections to Probate of. ill—They Are Cut Off With Very Little. | Objections to the probate of the will | jof Wm. Schwartz were filed yesterday I in the circuit court by Isaac William son et al. of his relatives, on the ground that Schwartz was of unsound [ mind when the will was executed This action probably will give rise to a very great trial for the breaking of the will. It will be remembered | that Swartz, a bachelor of I about fifty years of age, residing near Monroe, died last Wednesday, and Tuesday the will was brought to this city for probate, not being admitted, however, pending the filing of the ob jections. Schwartz’ estate, it is said, is of the value of about 114,000, and it is said of this he gives very little to | any of the relatives except some pic tures. After providing for the pay ment of his debt*, funeral expenses. I ; etc., including a monument, not to ex ceed $2,500, it is said he gives the bulk of the estate to a fund for the build ' ing of a hospital at Berne, to be held | by the executor of the will, until the ; ' city fulfills certain conditions of s | proposition to assist in the building ! the conditions being that they furnls 1 as much money as he gives Schwartz nearest relatives are aunts and uncles, | and it is expected that the contest will | be a bitter one. The relatives have en ' gaged D. E. Smith of this city to rep- ■ resent them in the fight. A. Gott schalk of Berne was here this morninc and upon petition, was appointed special administrator, giving $4,000 bond His nearest relatives are two uncles., Norris Williamson, of Waterloo; Isaac Williamson, of Shirley, and an aunt. Mrs. Esther Weaver, at Canton, Ohio Several cousins living at Monroe are Mrs. Matilda Woods, Mrs. Maria Wai-; ton, Mrs. J. T. Johnson, Mrs. O. . Hendricks BEETER ON STAND. (Unites Press Service.) Chicago, 111., Dec. 27 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Albert Better, re puted organizer of the a I eped "betrust," resumed the witness stand t - day in the trial of the ten mlilionai packers here for allaged criminal v. latiou of the Sherman anti-trust la” He was armed with a bundle of cor. tracts and records which the federal • government will place before the jury. Federal District Attorney Wil kerson stated at the opeaing of the court that be would spend a week in introducing evidence of a historical nature regarding the alleged trust Michael Cudahey was this afternoon named as one of the promoters of th* alleged trust. EAT POISONED FISH. — (United Press Service.) Berlin, Dec. 27—(Special to Dail.' Democrat)—Eighteen inmates of the Berlin Municipal Sheltering house are dead and others are dying as a result of eating broiled fish. ... WANTED —TO let contract for about two hundred rods of ditching. Inquire of A. R. Bell. 301t3 FOR SALE —Old. established and well located grocery and meat market. Inquire Fred Wright & Son, Aurora, j mj FOR SALE—I male hog, Inquire of | George Zimmerman, R. R. 9. 295t6 Come to the home of smokers for ' Christmas goods—the Mo-’.el. 29Gt5 I WANTED —Boys and girls to work after school, at home. You can earn from $1 to $5 per week. Write for our proposition. Star Novelty, Co., Box 392. Danville, 111. WANTED—lnsurance agents wanted | for Decatur, Berne, Monroe and Ge-! neva; first-class contract given to good man, by a legal Reserve Company. Address Supervisor, care Democrat. 292t3 I sell lots and acres in Gary, Ind. — Chas Z. Urich, 154 W. Randolph St., Chicago, 111. 291tfi AGENTS and dealers wanted in every township to sell the Buckeye tong-.e support for binders, mowers, etc Lowe & Watkins, Belleville, Ohio. 286t3 Attention. See the P. K. Kinneyreal estate agency before you purchase any farms or city real estate. I have some choice bargains. Office with Peterson & Moran, over the interurbanC’jfeffico. 293t6 Democrat Want Ads Pay.

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'— ... APPOINTMENT OF ADMINIS- i TRATOR. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned "has been appointed administrator of estate of Andrew J. Sipe, late of Adams County, deceased. The estate is probably solvent. WILLIAM A. SIPE, Administrator. I C. J. Lutz, Attorney. Dec. 13, 1911. 50t3 APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR. i Notice is hereby given that the uu- : dersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Sarah J. Peoples, late of Adams County, deceased, estate is probably solvent. FERGFSON PEOPLES, Administrator. C. L. Walters, Attorney. i Dec. 13, 1911. 50t3 APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Emma Hok- I necht, late of Adams County, deceas- I ed. The estate is probablv solvent. CHARLES BOKNECHT, Administratvi’. D. 13. Erwin, Attorney. Dee 9. 1911. 5'H3 o — . FLECTION NOTICE. Notice is hereby given to the lotl owners in the Decatur cemetery that j there will be an election held at the ■ office of J. H. Stone in the city of Decatur, Indiana, on the 4th day of January, 1912, at 7 p. m., for the purpose of electing seven trustees for the Decatur Cemetery Association for the ensuing year, 1912. J. H. STONE, elt2 . Secretary. oAPPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR. > I Notice is hereby given that the tin- ; dersigned has been appointed admin-, istrator of the estate of J. W. Hakes, late of Adams counts deceased. The estate is probably solvent. JAMES F. KEIFER, Administrator. C. L. Walters, Attorney. December 21, 1911. NOTICE TO NON-RESIDENT. The State of Indiana, County of Adams, ss.: In the Adams circuit court, Novem- , ber term, 1911. Susie A. Hallack vs. Fred J. Hallack. No. 8244. Complaint for divorce. I It appearing from affidavit filed in the above entitled cause, that Fred J. I Hallack, the above named defendant, jis a non-resident of the State of In- ' diana. Notice is therefore hereby given the I said Fred J. Hallack, that he be and appear before the Hon. Judge of the , Adams Circuit Court on the 22nd day of February, 1912, the same being the 116th Juridical Day of the next regular term thereof, to be holden at the court house in the City of Decatur, commencing on Monday, the sth day of i February, A. D„ 1912, and plead by i answer or demur to said complaint, or the same will be heard and deter- . mined in his absence. Witness my name and seal of said court hereto affixed, this 26th day of December, 1911. JAMES P. HAEFLING, Clerk. J. W. Teeple, Atty, for Plaintiff. 52t2 -- - w —MWMWtfCT. •' row SALK. One brand new “Decatur ’ Mod«i 18, Agomoblla Top, windshield ao/j Unptf. Wilt soil at a bargain. KIRSCH. SONS.

I ..|H Our Patrons and’Friends I THE officers and board of direeton es the First I National Bank wish to extend to our deposit- I ors and friends, our thaaks for their pat- I ronage and loyalty during the paat year, and i we recagnize that growth of thia institution during I the 29 teara of it> business histary as been largely | due to the confidence and esteem in which it ie held I by the public. I On the basis of the safety and service which I the depositors and patrons of this enjoy- ■ ed duriag tne past, we invite new accounts and ■ other business for the new year. - I FIRST NATIONAL BANK I DECATUR, INDIANA I [P W Smith, President, C AXDugan,£,€ashier ■ W A Kuebler, Vice President, Asst Cashier ■ ■ y i t tn I* ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦<-»***• ■ J. D HALE J I j SEEDS, COAL AND FEED: I ; Portland Cement, Gypsum Rock Wall J I I Plaster, Lime and Salt I We make a specialty of furnishing Seed Goods good I in quality and low in price. I I Call, Write or Phone No. 8. 201 S. 2nd. St I I The Decatur Daily® Democrat B DECATUR, IND I LOCAL AGENTS 'l® I LHri * FOR. THIS EXCLUSIVE/ LINE.* (Hl _ I POST CHRISTMAS SALE I Thank you heartily for one of biggest Christ- I mas sales we ever had, and to show our ap- | preciation we are going to offer you seme I very fine goods a wonderful reduction in price. | There is some valuable odds and ends to be | found in our fancy goods, sundry and novel- t ty departments. Twill be to your advantage to come early . LACHOT & RICE . I