Decatur Democrat, Volume 57, Number 1, Decatur, Adams County, 4 January 1912 — Page 6

INJURES ANKLE. Carl Smith, one of the players on the basket2ball team against the Renssaltier team, which played the ‘ Decatur Hoosiers” Thursday evening at the Porter hall, had the misfortune to crush the ankle bone of his left foot during the hist half of the game .Just how the mishap occurred he is unable to state, but till at once it seemed to jump from its socket, paining him very much. He was compelled to quit the game, but walked on the foot for n short while, when It again slipped, crushing part ol the bone. He at once secured the assistance of a physician, who discovered the injury as above stated, and which will require some time for it to heal as It should. _____—<> —— FRONFIELD FARM SOLD. Ed Ahr Purchases Estate East of the City. The 160-acre farm of Mrs. Malinda Fronfleld. east of the city, has been sold through the Erwin real estate agency to Ed Ahr. Mr. Ahr is at present residing on the Studabaker homestead, which is located Just across the road from his new purchase, and he will move to his new farm as soon as the tenant can give possession. Mr. Ahr has placed his Union township farm for sale in the Erwin real estate agency and this will be sold soon. Mr. Ahr intends to make his new acquisition his permanent home. The estate is n fine one, located just beyond the city, and the price paid was a fancy one. RETURNS FOR TREATMENT. Charles F. Sautbine of Craigville, who several weeks ago met with quite a serious accident while at work at Fort Wayne, when he was struck on the head with a falling brick, which fractured his skull, and had returned to his home at Craigville, was returned yesterday to the hospital for further treatment. Mr. Sautbine is a brother of Mrs. William Ward of this city. Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 29—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Conventions are being held in twelve of the thirteen congressional districts of Indiana this afternoon by the democrats for the election of members of the state commitee. The interest centers in the Fifth district convention being held at Rockville. Rockville, Ind., Dec. 29 —(Special to Dally Democrat) —James E. Rundall of Greencastle was elected as a member of the state committee from the Fifth | district this afternoon. He is a mem- i her of the Taggart-Fairbanks taction. Peter M. Foley 01 Terre Haute, the retiring member of the state commit-1 tee, was the Lamb factor. Frankfort, Ind., Dec. 29—(Special to > Daily Democrat) —W. E. Longley of Noblesville was this afternon elected . as a member of the state committee' from the Ninth District. Marion, Ind., Dec. 29 —(Special to Dai’.' Demorat) —Wade Robinson, who was shot by two boy bandits who entered his store at Landisville, near here last night, and robbed, died at noon today from his injuries. The jcutLo ...I’.o hot as yet Loen captured. The last seen of them v. as at VanI’ -.rer, where they boarded a train. FEATURE FILM. Dante’s Inferno, which opens at the. Star theater for Monday afternoon and 1 Monday evening performance, has met > with almost unparalleled success at the theateres of both Europe and 1 America. The same original produc- 1 tion in every detail that played the t Murat in Indianapolis and the Princess in Chicago early in the season, j will be seen at the Star and crowded houses at every performance, can be safely predicted. GOOD MEETING ASSURED. Linn Grove People in General to Meet ‘ on January 6th. A large meeting will be held at Linn Grove, January 6th, at tne Evangelical church, for the benefit of the teachers, farmers and merchants es Linn Grove and vicinity. The meeting, which will be an all-day session, , will be known as a Patrons’ meeting. Special addresses by several of the | prominent merchants and farmers of Linn Grove will be given. The pro-1 gram will consist of short speeches by Professor East and by J. A. Engle on “The Farmer Hoy in School;" “Re-1 lations of the Merchant to the Farm- j er,” by J. L. North, and Homer Neiderhouser; and “How to Keen the Boy on the Farm," by Attorney Miller of Decatur and O. P. Shoemaker of Goni va. —Bluffton News. The Presbyterian Missionary society at the home of Mrs. Jacob Atz Thursday afternoon continued an interesting study. A narticle on the missioning study. An article on the mission-

read by Mrs. T. M. Reid, and the round table discussion on the work In Servia was lead by Mrs. John Schug. A duet by Gladys Graham and Lulu Atz was a part of the musical program Refreshments were served, concluding the social period. The Evangelical Ladles’ Aid society elected officers Thursday afternoon at the home of Miss Eliza Spangler, as follows: President, Mrs. Fred Linn; vice president, Mrs. U. S. Cress; sec retary. Mrs. E. B. Kern; treasurer, Miss Eliza Spangler. A report showing that the December section under the leadership of Mrs. Fred Linn, had made 130.57 in the month, was declared an excellent one, and plans for the year’s work were outlined. A purely business session will be held next Thursday afternoon requiring the attendance of all. During the social hour, Miss Spangler served delicious refreshments. Mr «nd Mrs. J. C. Patterson gave a dinner party last evening, with covers laid for the following guests; Mrs. Nettie Schrock, Will and Bess Schrock, Mrs. Julia Moses and daughter, Annette; Dr. and Mrs. Fred Patterson, Mrs. G. H. Myers and daughters of this city, Robert Schrock of New York City and Mrs. Oren Smith of Indianapolis. | Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ainsworth, who just recently moved to the old homestead of David Shaffer, entertained fifty-six of their relatives and friends for a Christmas dinner. Those present were Messrs. Jacob Heath, Irwin Shaffer, Jesse Hill, Levi Troutner, Walter Springer, Harvey Holl, William Ehresman, Owen Davis, Forest Bunner, Eber Heath, Mr. and Mrs. John Troutner and son, Eugene; Mr. and Mrs. Rauley Smitley and daughter, Melvina; Mrs. Rebecca Bunner, Mrs William Bunner, Mrs. Katie Middleton, Mrs. Delila Heath and son. Sanford; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ehresman, Mr. and Mrs. Almond Shaffer. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. Sephus Melchi, Mr. and Mrs. William Heath. Mrs. John Miller and son, Victor; Miss Mary Troutner, Grace Shafter, Mabie Melchi, Letha Shafter, Bertha Bunner, Agnes Shaffer, Zelda Melchi, Ada Heath, Lucile Shaffer, Gladys Bunner, Elma Bitner, Bertha Heath, Aldine Bunner, Cleo, Gifford, Vernon and Glendoras Bunner, Rus sell and Cecil Melchi, Curtis and Doris I Heath, Gayl Ainsworth. The day I was spent in songs and music. All departed at a late hour, thinking Mr. and Mrs. Ainsworth royal entertainers.—Contributed. I Mr. and Mrs G. C. Steele and daughter, Jeanette, were guests Wednesday, evening of Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart at 6 o'clock dinner. Mrs. J. P. Haefling entertained the i ladies of the Afternoon club Thursday afternoon. The home still has its pretj ty Christmas greens adorning the mir-| tors, chandeliers, domes and archways, and the Christmas suggestion v as also carried out in the serving of refreshments. Prizes in pedro, the game of the afternoon, were won by Mrs. Charles Christen, Mrs. Louis Holt house, Mrs. Charles Voglewede and Mrs. J. B. Meibers. Out-of-town guests were Mrs. E. H. Kilbourne of. Fort Wayne and Mrs. Tom Haefling of; Indianapolis. , I Alva Baker was given an agreeable ' birthday surprise at his home west jof the city by a large number of j friends. , Mr. and Mrs. 1). F. Leonard enter -I I tained at a 6 o'clock turkey dinner' 'Wednesday evening, the affair being 'enjoyed by the following guests: H. I ;E. Butler and family, Willis Fonner' and family, Sam Fuhrman and famIHy and Miss Esther Evans. Music by the Misses Esther Evans and Helen Fonner passed the after-supper hours delightfully. —II At the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. i Kohn on Wednesday evening, December 27th, at 7 o’clock, occurred the marriage of Mr. Clyde Death of Decatur and Miss Susie Mathewson of near Decatur. Also, at 7:30, Mr. Elmer A. Stetler and Miss Cecil Foltz of Willshire. The former couple will make their home in Decatur and the I latter in Wren. Both couples have the best wishes of their many friends. The Baptist Ladies’ Aid met with Mrs. L. T. Jones at the parsonage Thursday afternoon, the president, Mrs. John Chronister, lead in the dej votional service, with prayers also, by j Mesdames Everett, Jones and Winnes. A goodly number was in attendance, and in the social time that followed refreshments were served The next meeting will be with Mrs. S. E. Hite in two weeks, when the annual election will be held. j The palatial country home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fuelling, northeast of the city was ablaze with good cbeer Thursday evening, when Mr. and Mrs.

Fuelling and daughters, Amelia and Clara, entertained a company of about fifty friends. A large number drove out about 7:30 o’clock from this city and joined those already assembled at the Fuelling home. A table, sump tuously filled with delicious viands, such as only the hostess and her daughters can prepare, was awaiting the company, and after partaking, thereof, music, games and other amusements whiled away the hours.' Christmas bells and decorations still adorned the home and made the seena cheery one. Among thoge presei were Caroline Dowling, Louis Brake, j Lydia Miller, Let and Ode Fullenkamp, Amelin and Agnes Weber, Marie, Amelia and Clara Fuelling, Lydia Getting, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fuelling. Edwin Fuelling, of Woodburn, Ind.; Glen Zook, of Michigan, Joe Goetz of Fort Wayne, Otto Fuelling, Edwin Redder johann, Will Hobrock, Fritz Schurger, Charles Lose, Leo Weber, Tony Hackman, Joe Kirtzberger, Will Johns, Herb and Fritz Fullenkainp. The Sunday school of the German Reformed church will meet on next Tuesday evening at the church, rt which time business of much importance will come up before the mem bers of the class. In connection with the many problems the election of officers is scheduled to take place. | Arthur Holthouse and Francis Schmidt gave a 6 o’clock dinner party Thursday evening at Holty’s Case In honor of France Confer of Indianapolis and the following college chums: John Colmon of Union City, Charles McArdle of Monroeville, Leo Bierk meyer of Delphos, Ohio; William But ler of South Bend, Harold Moran of Huntington, Joseph Lili of Fort Wayne. A pleasant affair was the meeting of the Bachelor Maids Thursday evening at the home of Miss Rose Tonnelier, it being the first meeting for some weeks. "Five Hundred' was the evening's amusement, prizes being awarded to Miss Vera Ehinger and Mrs. E. H. Kilbourne of Fort Wayne. A tempting luncheon was served by the hostess. Out-of-town guests Included Mrs. Tom Haefling of Indianapolis, Mrs. E. H. Kilbourne and Miss Blanche Harshberger of Fort Wayne. .— — n UNION MEETS. I The union will meet next Monday night for the purpose of organizing fully and will have J. C. Werkman of Fort Wayne present, who will take the necessary steps to have a charter ' from the American Federation of Labor, given to the local union. . n - THE WINNER. W. A. Kunkle, of Wells County. PERMANENT ORGANIZATION. Chairman—B. H. Cambell, Elwood. Secretary—l. H. Heller, Decatur. I W. A. Kunkle of Bluffton was elected district chairman of the Eighth distrist at 1:20 this afternoon. When Adams county was called they gave way to Wells, and Mr. Frank C. Dailey, in a splendid fiive-minute speech, nominated “Bill” Kunkle as chairman. Henry B. Heller of Adams ; county seconded the nomination, and ' Mr. Kunkle was named by a unaniI mous rising vote. He made a short ' speech, thanking the convention for the honor. Chairman Carfipbell then introduced the speakers for the occasion, Congressman John A. M. Adair of ; Portland, Hon. Frank Dailey of Bluff I ton, A. P. Beatty of Decatur, and othj ers who each made ten-minute ' ( speeches, full of democracy, and each was applauded in earnest. j Three hundred democrats from over the Eighth congressional district, met in Decatur today, the occasion being i the district convention and the puri pose to select a district chairman and member of the state committee. It was a crowd of enthusiastic, well man- ., nered, earnest, democrats, united in •, the one purpose—the good of the par>,ty. The advance guard came in Thursday noon and each train since ' | has brought in delegates and boosters • from over the district. The fact that f Mr. Kunkle was without opposition, I held the crowd down to some extent, j s but each county was well represents ed. I Headquarters were at the Hotel Murray, where the boys met Thursi day evening, and the preliminary plans were laid. The convention prop- , er was held at the Pythian Home on Third street, where the assembly hall •' was decorated and arranged for the oc- . casion. Pictures of Governor Mar- . shall, Senators Shively' and Kern, adorned the walls and the flags and t bunting were tastily displayed. Varis ous business houses welcomed the ■ visitors by displaying the national colors. The largest delegation arrived over . the Clover Leaf at 10:46, bringing with t them the King piano company's band r from Bluffton. They were met by the i. reception committee and escorted to

the K. of P. Home, where District Chairman Beebe called the convention to order and read the call of the convention. Upon call for nominations for temporary secretary, Mr. Stine ol Bluffton presented the name of John H. Heller of the Decatur Democrat, who was unanimously chosen. Com mittees were then named as follows: On Credentials. John Briggs, of Adams; Lewis Moore, Delaware; B. E. Rubrecht, Jay; H. E. Jackson, Randolph, and John A. Mortz, Wells. On Organization. F. C. Foreman, Adams; Alfred Do. 'vie, Delaware; Del Dragoo, Jay: Anderson Lee, Madison; Charles Wyson, Randolph; R. W. Stine. Wells. On Resolutions. C. N. Christen. Adams; W. M. Finans, Delaware; W. H. Harkins, Jay; H. F. Wilkie, Madison: E. S. Edgar, Randolph; Charles G. Dailey, Wells. The convention then adjourned until 1 o'clock when Mr. Beebe again called the convention to order and asked for the re;>ort of the committees. AFTERNOON SESSION. At 1 o'clock Mr. Beebe called the convention or order and asked for reports. The committee on credentials reported that there were no contests and that all delegates had a right to vote. The committee on organization reported as follows: Gentlemen of the convention: We your committee on permanent organization beg leave to submit the following report: We met at the office of A. P. Beatty and organized by selecting R. W. Stine as chairman of the committee and E. K. Shalley as secretary. For permanent chairman of the convention we have selected Bart Campbell of Madison county. Vice chairman from Adams county, F. C. Foreman; Delaware county, Mr. Chattman; Jay county. Mat Hart; I Madison county, Harrison Jones; Ran- 1 dolph county. F. S. Caldwell; Wells county, J. A. Morris. For permanent secretary of the convention we have selected John Heller of Adams county. For assistant secretaries we have selected all the democratic editors in the Eighth congressional district. Respectfully submitted, DELL DRAGOO. C. D. WYSONG. ALFRED DAVIS. E. K. SHALLEY. ANDERSON LEE. ROBERT W. STINE. I The committee on resolutions then reported in the following words: We, the democracy of the Eighth congressional district, in district meet-! ing assembled hereby renew our faith In ant’ pledge uir fidelity to the timehonored princlt es of the democratic party; and we v.'iw with satisfaction the growing sentiment throughout the nation in favor of those principles, presaging a certain victory for the democratic party in 1912, thus assuring to the people of the nation a safe and sane administration of governmental affairs under the supervision of a democratic president. We most heartily concur In the action of the democratic state central committee of the state of Indiana in their endorsement of the Hon. Thomas R. Marshall, governor of the state of Indiana, as a candidate for president of the United States, in the year 1912. i We earnestly endorse the records ■ and the faithful and honest work of our United States senators, the Hon. Benjamin F. Shively and the Hon. John W. Kern, all in behalf of a whole ' people and we commend them for their statesmanship and their honest, endeavorers to serve and their unswerving fidelity to the people who have trusted them. We also commend the democratic : members in the house of representatives and congratulate them on the magnificent record they have made in behalf of their constituents, and for the Interests of the entire nation. We especially commend the record of the congressman from the Eighth ' congressional district of Indiana, the ' Hon. John A. M. Adair. His faithful service and his close attention to his duties have been a source of pride to his constituents and we congratulate I the sold-iers upon having so faithful a I champion of their interests in the (congress of the United States. Every ; business and interest in his congressional district has received his best endeavors and strictest attention and every institution and every individuV has had a faithful and able servant in him within the halls of congress and his official acts have all been marked with an able effort to reduce the expenses of administration and to produce the strictest economy consistent with good government. We endorse, without hesitation, all of the official acts of our democratic state officers of the present democratic administration for the faithful redernp- ' tion of the pledges made to the people before the election and we also commend the administration for its econ- > omy in state affairs. ' The Eighth congressional district

has been signally honored 1« tion of the Hon. Lewis G. Ellingham as secretary of state. We congratulate the people of the state o upon their selection of such an abb and efficient, public servant and - hereby endorse him for renomination by the next democratic state conieti tion for the position he now holds. We endorse the efficient servue rendered by the state examiner ot public accounts. Hon. W. A. Dehorlty. We note with pleasure the mention of the Hon. Dale J. Crlttenberger lor chairman of the democratic state central committee and hereby pledge om united support to him for that position, and we instruct the membe: j the state central committee this day elected from the Eighth congressional district to vote for him. and to use his best efforts to secure his election. The democracy of this district owes, the Hon. George Beebe an everlasting debt of gratitude for his services as its district chairman. His management has been able, his work tor the party has been constant and very e.fective and in his hands the democratic banner has at all times been bravely ucfenueu. The militant democa's of tee Eighth congressional dis’rict therefore extend to him its many thanks tor his valient and faithful work in its j behalf. We are pleased to learn that the name of the Honorable Jacob 1 Denny of Portland, Ind., will be presented to the next democratic state convention as the candidate from this congressional district tor the nomination for the office of lieutenant goi- > ernor. We pledge him our united support and will exert our greatest influence to procure for him the nomination for that office W. H. HARKINS. CHAS. G. DAILEY. M. J. FINAN. CHAS. N. CHRISTEN. , E. S. EDGER. N. F. WILKIE. ABOUT SOME OF THE BOYS. — The Anderson delegation was head- ( ed by the Hon. George T. Beebe, who has served the district for the last two; years as district chairman. During ( that time he served the party faithfully and well, and is retiring at this time because of his candidacy for nomination of treasurer of Madison oounty. He has always been one of the many faithful political worekrs of Madison coun-. ty, and has many friends over the district who hope to see him succeed in bagging the nomination for treasurer of his county. — 1 No district meeting of any nature whatever would be complete without the presence of Hon. Dale J. Crittenberger, editor of the Bulletin, and one of Madison county's prominent democrats. His influence is always a potential factor in the politics of the district and the state as well. He is always the good Samaritan, using his influence in behalf of his friends, seldom asking tor recognition himself. He was secretary of the last Indiana state senate, where as a matter of fact he made an excellent record. His name has frequently been mentioned in connection with the state chairmanship, and it would be no surprise to see him thus honored when the state in Madison county are talking of nomi- ! nating him for the state senate, and I right now we hope he wins the nomination and the election. There are many others in Madison , county, among them County Clerk Daniel Boland, Fred VanNuys, C. C. Dehority, Editor Moffett. Willis Ellis, ‘ and scores of others. They are all ! pleasant to meet and you will always . find them answering to the roll call whenever there is a democratic convention or caucus. committee meets for organization on I the fourth of next month. The Eighth I district will likely take down to IndiI anapolis a good sized boom for him, and when they go after anything, (there Is something doing. He would make a good state chairman and we hope to see him selected for that important place. J Hon. Bartlett H. Campbell, now practicing law at Elwood, is one of the fighting democrats of the district. One time he was elected to the exalted place of district chairman at a convention held in Portland, but we refuse to discuss the subject further. He may be one that you will not always agree with, but you will certainly have to admire the way he stands •. for the things he wants. His friends ■: Mr. Alfred Davis of Muncie, is noth- ', mg if not a chip off the old block. He is a perfect image of.his father, who for many years was one of the big ' cards in district politics. Young Mr. ', Davis holds an important place in the . Muncie city government and is one of ■ the coming young men there. Shields Edger of Winchester has been a democrat so long that it would • bB a shame to tell It. For g en uin e

enthusiasm, however, he beats any of 1 vounger generation a good mile, nd is always ready to lend a helping < hand when it is the democratic party that needs the helping hand. Mr. Edger expects to live to see Randolph I county elect democrats to county of- ’ flee. Os course Congressman Adair head- | ed an enthusiastic delegation from Jay 1 county, and it is no news to add that , he was easily the most popular visitor . 8t the convention. Congressman Adair has made a great record in congress . al)d it is not exceeding the speed lim . . to remark that he merits the record. The Eighth district is for him lor anything he wants ami will send him to congress as long as we are permitted to elect congressmen by popular vote. Editors Crlttenberger of the Anderson Bulletin, E. A. McKee of the Portland Sun, A. D. Moffett of the Elwood j Record, and Cecil Elliott of the Bluffton Banner, added dignity to the occasion. They are real live editors of real newspapers, make lots of money and live like bankers,even refusing to. accept cordwood on subscription. They know something about the po-1 litlcal game and are always on the job. | Hon. Frank Heimbaugh is one of the | live wires at Muncie and he came o\c. | with a goodly supply of stories and had a good time with the boys. M.. Heimbaugh is an old newspaper man' and knows about every one in the; state. . The Hon. Abe Simmons of Wells I county was of course on the ground I early and took an active part in affairs. He is one of the staunch lead-, ' ers of the Eighth and his opinions are i listened to in the councils of state I I politics. In 1904 he was one of the' Indiana delegates to the national coni vention held at St. Louis. It was | good to have him here. — Frank Dailey, Lon Batson, Mr. Tappe, Cecil Elliott of the Banner, and ! others came over early and helped Mr. Kunkle arrange things. The republicans of Wells county were also well ' represented in Tom Flyn, who is such a good, whole-souled fellow, that one ! 1 wonders how he ever got sidetracked ' into being a republican. At that he was strong for W. A. Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 29 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Governor Harmon today honored a requisition from Governor Marshall of Indiana for Geo. Gibson, now under arrest at Toledo, j Ohio. Gibson is charged with being the leader of a gang of six men who ■ blew open the bank at Middlebury, Indiana, on December 18th. I Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 29 —(pecial to Daily Democrat)—Federal legislation, which will make lawyers who aid the information in industrial conspiracy of restraint of trade equally guil- • ty with the corporation magnates is proprosed here today by Governor Marshall as a step in the solution of the problem of "Big Business." If corporation officials are found guilty ■ of violating the federal anti-trust laws ! and either fined or sentenced to imprisonment, the Indiana executive be- ‘ lieved the same punishment should be 1 given lawyers who aided in the formation of the criminal industrial con 1 spiracy. The governor thus amplified his remark that an attorney should be made an "accessory before the fact” ii the ease of criminal business in a i talk made at the Jackson club ban- . quet at Lafayette last night. J hanghl, Dec. 29—(Special to Daily j Democrat)—Doctor Sun Yat Sen was . elected president of the new republic [ ’ of China at a meeting of the provisional military assembly here today, j The vote was 17 to 1, and the eighteenth delegate changed his vote in orj der to make the election unanimous. t . The new president was at once noticed and accepted the position. | At a recent meeting of the I. J. B. I. 1! U. of A., or unionized barbers of the s ( city the election of officers who will serve for the ensuing year as well, as I tranßac ting other business which i came up before th e committee for disposal. Another meeting was held Ihursday evening, at which time the initial steps were furthered and other discussed. The following i were the officers elected: c President-Charles Lose. Vice Presldent-Leonard Merriman, financial Secretary-Fred Henchen. Recording Secretary—Charles Kits son. s : Treasurer- Frank Carroll. Guardian-George Mclntosh. e| Guard—Harve Ginter ? ’ team® ball game Th a hotl " cont -ted Joseph s I 7 eVeni ' lg With the st ’ s ihe “° f Rcnsßa >aer college by a e x eßting

being made by both W’ll re, <mt. in th,. iRRF Hie points to the |jliVh , last half of the ganu- J jMt I was taken by the home t« j curing a slight ga | n but were unable to niak e to j present and we; e well p1,.',, p#]*' game put up by both t was one of the or ~, < P/< HU him to be ..J of the game by Glen 1 following was the ! i,e Bjtr >3 Carl Smith, Earl Brackett itl Neptune, guards; Glen ft? Bl* • , Beery, Shoemaker ,'J wards. Hffi The Knights of Pythlai rf«E c officers Thursday night and, the third degree upon two Milton Miller and Henry Ad;, iSfe 0 The new officers are as fol Chancellor Froch to I Vice Chancellor-Albert 1 M meyer. Prelate —Milton Girod. Master of Work—Fred Keeper of It.-. , Tritch. Master of Finance—John R 1 RJFS Master of Exchequer—D.! Ew— Master at Arms—John Inner Guard -J. O. Outer Guard Floyd Acker, Trustee —O. L. Vance, sec of three years. I Representatives to Grand C. L. Walters and E. A. Ast . The terms of office are fc:l T? - year, with the exception o: ' master of finance and mas:-: wi chequer, which are for a hBI that of trustee for three yeas I I BL' eleven years F. V. Mills office of master ,: , ! DIOCJ filled with excellency andean.* man succeeded this year by John if COJ rish. The lodge session was be: j 'day evening in the regularlodpffl | I 1 ' for the first time .. I | has been completed 7:.- :-«4| “ | was done by Mr K-v..1 ’>■ l| and his four assistants, and I | terpiece of art in this line Tbfl H of the entire home <: the-rJH M workmanship of ’: - 7:-: < lodge room is in tan and buff, a. 1 a of the hall, pool room, smokx dining room in light green, it i lounging and card rooms, in :c, ladies’ parlor in tan and buff, «t ed with beautiful and stencilings. The great work of the however, centers in the large I painting at the front, the which are nearly life-sized. ReP«J is an enlarged copy nn. by Mr K’BW . ver himself, from a fIE , belonged to the lodge for years, re t ■ senting Damon and Pytlr.as. and 9 friendship which existed - ’ ■ I them, being one of the ' rt» ■ . which the K. of P. lodge is I ■| cording to the st< ■ the displeasure of the kins’- M ; imprisoned. During this tire gj in his family at home turn there a matter of great m I him, and his friend. Pythias. s i with the king to allow him lc H . his place in prison, as a v Damon's return. Should h fa turn, Pythias was to suffer de* di stead of Damon. The day for fl ecutlon came and Damon f in his return. The king, bf' l *’-' 3 Damon’s perfidy, orders P) ,tia , cution in his stead, and about to take his place to lay on the executioner s bloc riding with all possible spee- . from the distance In time to M Pythian, who would have S l '*'-, life for him. The king, | , the fidelity of the two, M and pardons Damon Mr jjj voted eight days' time to ’ duction of this picture, wh® ■ very pleasing one. The »a 1 the picture Is painted to reprM* J| 3 scene as viewed through oa M 1 windows, with side column 8 '■ els. " 1, a e POULTRY AND CORN SH S I r Myl 4 Will Be Held at Berne frontiTito Saturday of Next e .-’I '•! Next week should be a '• for Berne. In the first > body who has good poult'.' corn should bring them t‘ bition. By doing so you w!l1 others as well as yourseh. - a premium. The exhibi''"" s from Tuesday to Saturday ■ (beheld in D.F. Wittwer’S | the corner of Main am I streets. Bring your tam") Ja d and let your wife and the c : - the show. —Berne W itness. I j ■■ . • a Mr*, Chris Spebe and dallg^ n(1 ■:fl i- dred, went to Monmouth to I d day with the Willis Fonner