Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 25, Decatur, Adams County, 9 February 1903 — Page 3

TIME TABLES i G. R. & I. W (In effect September 2"<, r.o2> TRAINS NORTH, No ft-Daily 1:30 am 1 No 3—Daily (except Sunday) 3:17 pm No 7—Daily (except Sunday) 8:00 a iu TRAINS SOUTH. No »-Dui!y (except. Sunday 1:19 pm No IB—Dally (except Sunday) 7:1? a rn No*—Dully 12:25 ain i CLOVER LEAF. , EAST. rfo •—Commercial Traveler, dally. . 5:25 a m No B-M ill. dally, exet pt Sunday 12 >p m No 4-Day Express, daiiy 5:13 p , n . “No SB-Local Freight RlOam f WEST. ' No 3—Day Express, daily 5:25 ant No 1- Mail, dally, except Sunday .. .11:25 ara No s—Cotnmorcfiil Traveler, daily '3:97 pni No 23—Local Freight.. 12:05 p m | CHICAGO & ERIE. L In effect September 22. 1902. WEST, No 7—Express, dally, except Sunday..2:22am No 3—New York and Huston Limited through coach Columbus and Chicago 12:2- ptu ( No 18—W< Ils Fargo Express I• 13 p n: No Sl—Marion-lluntlngt m Acc'm. 712,, ni EAST I Nd B—Vestibule Limited tor N Y ...2:22a m No S3—Cleveland ami Columbus. . 5:58 ;1 in I No 4—Naw York and Boston Limited tlirouirh coaches Columbus and Chicago ... 3:21 p n No 14—Huntlii'-’t’n-Moadvllle Expr’s 8:20 pni ,

I. A. Wible, of Geneva, was in this morning on business. John Meshburger of Frenchtown ship was a business visitor in the city today. A. F. Annen of Kewanee, who has been visiting here for a few days, re turned home today. J. O. Housten went to Berne this morning, where he will transact business during the day. J H. Carvill of Hoagland, returned to his home this morning after visiting in the city over Sunday. Lee Yager went to Fort Wayne Saturday evening on his regular trip for the Fort Wayne Drug Co. Miss Leota Gilpin returned home ' last evening from a visit with rela ' tives and friends at Ohio City. Miss Pearl Smith returned to Berne 1 this morning, after visiting in this city with John Ray and family. Mrs. Dora Gibson-Wyatt went to Fort Wayne this morning where she will receive instructions in music. Carl Speckman returned to the city this morning from Hoagland, after a visit with relatives over Sunday Mrs. Jacob Logan and daughter of Bryant, returned to their home this [ morning after visiting relatives near this city. Misses Myrl and Mabie Lichty of Bluffton, who have been spending several days in the oity returned home at noon today. John Troutner returned to his home at Sch .mm, O„ last evening, after Sundaying in this city with his pa rents, Levi Troutner and wife. We are very grateful for the kind ness shown us at the death of our father, especially the K. of P., neighbors and choir. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Niblick. George Troutner and wife, of Schumm, Ohio, left for Willshire last evening, after spending a few days in this city with their father. Levi Troutner. Mrs. Elizabeth Hostler and daugh ter Mary arrived in this city from Ft. Wayne this morning, being" called on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Hostler’s father, G. W. Archbold. M. Erx son passed through this city on his way from Van Buren to Berne thiw mOFuib- Mr. Erxson works in the Van Buren oil fields and says that ibis is the most rushing time that the I Van Buren field has ever experienced “Where is that d d fire shovel, Mary, ’ asked a Montpelier man of his wife as she entered the house after a search for the implement. “I'll lie d -d if I know, dear,” she sweetly replied, and the lesson went home with such a distinct thud that he raised his right hand on the spot and took an oath that he would never again pollute his lips with a profane, word—in her presence.

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Harve Sprague and son James are at Fort Wayne today. Mrs. Feist, of Berne, returned to her home this afternoon. Mrs. T. L. Miller spent Sunday with her parents at Marion, Ind. Marion Smith went to Kalamazoo, Michigan, this morning onbusiness. Amos Steiner of Hartford township is in the city today visiting friends. J. E. Moser, the photographer, made a business trip to Wren, Ohio, today. Mrs. May Lee returned to her home at Berne, after a morning’s shopping iu this city. Misses May and Sadie Princess, of Preble, passed through the city this morning on their way to Fort Wayne. R. K. Allison, cashier of the Old Adams County Bank, left this afternoon for a business trip to Indianapolis. Mrs. Abe Beery returned to the city Saturday evening from Monroe, where she visited friends during the day. Mrs. Lawrence Smith returned Saturday from Portland, where she has been visiting relatives for several days. Mrs. William Smith of Berne, returned to her home this morning after visiting relatives and friends iu the city. Miss Amelia Smith, who has been , visiting at Fort Wayne for a few | days, returned to her home this after | noon. J. H. Schug started out on his regular business trip yesterday evening, and left over the Clover Leaf for Delphos. Miss Ida Sprague left the city this noon for Ohio Qity, where she will make a visit with relatives and friends for some time. Dr. J. C. Grandstaff of Preble, was in the city today and reported his baby who has been sick with lung ' fever, as recovering. Dallas Hunsicker and John Jones | weary and travelworn returned from I Hoagland this morning, where they i had been visiting with friends. | John Kern, of the Big Store, left the city this morning for Anderson, 1 Mich., where he will look after busi- ’ ness matters in the interest of the ; store and while there visit friends. John H. Heller manager of the Daily Democrat, was at Indianapolis ■ yesterday and today giving the legislative solons a few indispensable [winters and taking in the sights of the eapitol city. About March 1, a party of Decatur gentlemen will take to "the southern clime for a short rest and recreation trip. They expect to spend most of their time in the close proximity of the Manatee river and a good time is in store for them. People of Bloomington say they are being swindled on both coal and wood, and the city may pass an ordinance requiring farmers to sell wood by weight. One provision of the ordinance will provide that the man who sells elm and sycamore for beech or hickory shall lie thrown in the bastite and kept there until the customer has burned the wood and made two barrels of lye from the ashes. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Suttles informally entertained a number of their friends Friday evening. The evening was delightfully spent in various forms of amusements. An : elegant two course lunch was served, the favor being carnations. Those present were Messrs, and Mesdames M. \ . B. Archbold, Jeff Bryson, F. M. Se-hirmeyer. VV. J. Myers, F. T. Dibble, L. C. Walters and W. H, , Nachtrieb. G. C. Murphy,of Bluffton, Indiana, district agent for the George Peters Nursery Co., of Troy, Ohio, was in the city today on his way to Geneva. Mr. Murphy stated that his company expected an unusual heavy season this summer, and that he was busy at pre sent appointing agents. He needs six or seven men for this and adjoining territory, and will return to this city, where he can lie found at the Murray hotel in a dav or so to fill these vacancies.

Samuel Simisc.’ of Berne, was a business visitor in the city today. J. T. Merryman made a business trip to Fort Wayne today. Misses Anna and Susie Grote will will visit at Fort Wayne this week. The young child of Mr. and Mrs. Erniau Mentzer is reported to be quite sick. George Dickerson of Geneva, was transacting business of importance in the city today. Will Dorwin returned from Penfield this morning, where he has been visiting over Sunday. Edison Brock returned to Fort Wayne this morning, after a few days’ visit with his parents. Mrs. Dewaid returned to Ft. Wayne this morning, after spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Bentz. E L. Carroll returned to the city this noon from Curryville where he was looking after thegrain business. John Mason went to Celina, Ohio, this noon where he will transact business and visit friends. Will Winnes returned to Ft. Wayne this morning, after having spent Sunday with his parents. Wm Shoemaker of Berne was looking after business matters and visiting in the city today. Mrs. Anna Smith, of Berne, who has been visiting her brother, John Ray, returned home today. Miss Maude Hendricks returned to Fort Wayne this afternoon, after making a visit with her parenis at Monroe. Rev. C. G. Hudson, who had been quite sick for some time, is much improved and will soon be as well as ever. Miss Dora Wyatt went to Fort .Wayne this morning, where she is studying at the Myers' Conservatory of music. Eli Myers, the liveryman, went to Kalamazoo, Mich., this morning to attend a sale of the Kalamazoo Buggy company. Miss Daisy Brown returned to her home at Ohio City Sunday evening after visiting friends in this city a short time. Mrs. L. C. DeVoss was called to Portland this afternoon on account of the serious illness of her sister. Mrs. D. Robbins. Miss Myrtle Everett left for her home at Dull, Ohio this noon, after making a visit with Mrs. George Dei bolt over Sunday. Martin Mylott and Dynois Schmidt went Fort Wayne this evening to attend a banquet given by the Knights -of Columbus of that city. Rev. E. W. Allen, of Fort Wayne, arrived here this afternoon. He will ] conduct a meeting exclusively for the ' young people this afternoon. L. Waiterman of Fort Wayne re turned to his home this morning after spending Sunday with relatives and friends near this city. The Sanford’s Royal Entertainers passed through the city today enroute to Markle where they will entertain tonight. They shoved at Berne Saturday night. Joseph Smith, who has been at the St. Joe hospital of Fort Wayne for medical treatment, returned home today. Mr. Smith is greatly improved, and it is felt that the crisis is past. A couple of young people of this city while out sleighriding yesterday had the misfortune of being upset while turning around. Besides being -all covered with snow they were not otherwise hurt. The revival meetings which are being held at the United Brethren church, are becoming quite interesting. Last evening a large number of people were converted. Rev. Pontius is conducting the meetings. The St. Aloysius society of St. Marys Catholic church met in executive session Sunday and elected the following officers for the year; Leo Martin, president; Tom Ehinger. set retary; Joe Berling. treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. John Niblick. Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. David Studabaker and Mrs Katherine Champer returned to the city this afternoon from Fort Wayne, where they attended the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Vesey, which was celebrated at that place Saturday evening. The joint township institute of Union and Root townships will be held at Monmouth next Saturday. The program will be one of the best of the school year and as Monmouth is chuck full of people interesttsl in educational work, it makes an institute there a very interesting meeting. The funeral of Harry Bunner, who died Saturday morning, held at the Rivare Methodist church at ten o'clock this morning, Rev. Waggoner officiating. Interment was made at the Mt. Tabor cemetery. The tieceased was well known here and many Decatur people attended the services. J. . Tiseron hauled a merry sleighing party to the home of Mrs. Hidemail last evening, who lives onehalf mile north of the Washington church. The affair was planned by Miss Maude Christen and about sixteen enjoyed the evening's merriment. Music and dancing were the principal amusements and an appetizing supper was served. The crowd returned at a late hour well pleased with the visit and overjoyed by the pleasant ride. I

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NOT IMPROVED. ) _ John A. Fetzer Still in a Critical >• r Condition. i Dr. Keller reports the condition of John A. Fetzer as improved in some . respects and in others his condition is even worse than when reported Saturday. It is a well developed case of pneumonia with the chance r against the patient. However, if the r ravages of the disease can be combat ! ted with for two days longer there is a probability of recovery. No assurt ances are given that this can be done. ,j so the anxious family and friends will 3 ' have to wait and abide the fate that may come. Mr Fetzer is strong and i may have the physical strength to ,: endure the two days trial mentioned, [ and in that event he may recover. » I The 'nest that can lie said is that his condition is very serious. i A WEDDING. — ) ! Frank Blossom and Miss Bertha Lusk are Married. t s Sunday at high noon occurred the , marriage of Frank Blossom and Miss Bertha Lusk, the ceremony being } performed by the Rev. J. A. Sprague of Monroe. The wedding occurred at the bride’s home south of Steele and ! was attended by thirty relatives and friends of the bridal couple. Immed--1 iately after their marriage the bride L and groom left for Newcastle. Penn--1 sylvania. where they will take up their residence. The marriage is the culmination of a romatie courtship, t and their many friends now join in wishing them a happy married life. f BRAIN FEVER. — Reba Florna Fisher Died at Nine O’clock This Morning. Reb Florna Fisher, a the nine ! months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Fisher, died at nine o’clock this morning after an illness of four weeks with brain fever. The funeral will he held Wednesday from the I nited Brethren church, with in terment in the Maplewood cemetery. The parents are grief striken and keenly feel the sorrow that has befell |

them. NOT ML’CH DOING. 1 here is not much doing in court today, the state case against Charles Geimer being dismissed and the rest of the morning being consumed in hearing arguments by Law vers Lutz, Hooper and Heller of this bar, and Al>e Simmons of Bluffton. The arguments were being made in the case of Stevens vs. Hardison, in which some valuable oil leases and property were in dispute. Sprang A True vs R. S. Peterson, dismissed ■md costs paid. State vs tthio thl Co, reset for trial Monday, March 30th. Stevens vs Archie I*. Hardison, arguments heard, Welty vs Shafer Peter son, plaintiff ruled to reply to second, third and fourth paragraphs. Diehl vs Diehl, parties granted privilege of withdrawing papers. James P. Hae Hing, admr, vs City, complaint to cause city to tax $237 with five per cent interest as part of the costs of the Elm street sewer.

NEW DEPOT. The Grand Rapids Station Now Completed. J. F. Bennet, acting under instruc- > tions from Grand Rapids, completed i arrangements this morning, whereby the new depot is taken off the bands of the contractors, Mann & Christen, > and is now in possession of the Grand > Rapids railroad company. All office fixtures, books, papers and telegraph > ovtfits will be moved tomorrow, from 1 the old to the new depot, and Tues- . day evening they will be doing busI iness in their new quarters. As soon tj as the weather permits, the old shell I that has served as the station for De ) catur since the construction of the , road will be moved a?ross the tracks . and utilized as a freight storage room. i The new station, though small, is as neat, convenient and clear cut as could be desired. It is absolutely fire proof, being constructed entirely of brick and stone and Las a slate roof. The building is lighted byelectricity and heated throughout by a hot air furnace and contains a complete lavatory. Contractors Mann & Christen did the work and the thoroughi ness with which it was completeil adds ! to the already broad reputation of the above gentlemen as artistic building , constructors of the first class. > SOMEWHAT IMPROVED. ; , Mrs. Bertha Murphy is still seriously sick although her condition now is more favorable for recovery 1 ' than at any previous time. Her sickness dates back to the time when she came home from Peru three weeks ' ago in a semi-conscious condition, ' I caused bv eating “pain killers,” as was descriliea at the time in the Democrat, and her condition has since been very serious. MAY GO INTO BUSINESS. Burt Hunsicker left for Rockford, l Ohio, this morning where he i j contemplates setting up in the bat per business. He will probably buy out Sickles’ shop, which is first-class ami i one of the leading barber shops in j that city, and that fact coupled with Burt's ability assures him success in the undertaking. PLEASANTLY SURPRISED. The friends of Miss Gracie Confelt to the number of eighteen gathered at ’ her home on ()ak street, Saturday as j ternoon, where they celebrated her I tenth birthdaj- anniversary in a very

royal manner. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all. For sale A stock of groceries with a complete outfit of fixtures, counters. 1 shelves, show cases, etc., all new and I 1 will lie sold cheap. Dyonis Schmitt,! City Meat Market. i — Kot Sure or Ulin. , “Why are you so sure that lie loves ! you?” “Because he stays away from me In . hopes ho can overcome the fascination j of my presence. And there Is hut one thing (hut bothers tne I fear he will HUcceisl."- Cleveland Plain Healer. A Kent Hull. An Irishman, prmeeutlng another mau for assault, was asked to explain the accused's black eyes. "Ah.” he replied readily, “before he had time to hit me I hit him back.” It runs in the family—a woman's tongue.—Philadelphia Bulletin.

THE SWELLEST. A Rich, Artistic and Handsome Ball Gown. Crepe de Chine, softly draping Louieine and Liberty silks are the preferred fabrics for this season’s ball gown, and the dainty robe shown below is therefore of pastel blue crepe de Chine, entirely tucked and trim med in an attractive manner with handsome silver lace, chiffon rosettes and two flounces around the bottom of the skirt, Corticelli sewing silk being employed in making up the entire gown, which is lined with pale blue taffetta. White, in all textiles, I / '■ •- ■W> ZTf' ft * has never before lieen so popular 9 now. For visiting wear, the gown of white broadcloth is par excellence, and in any of the soft, pliable fabrics i it is attractive for more ceremonious functions, as are also the satin faced I cloths and erep-s de chine and voile in silk. Self-colored or contrasting i laces may be introduced with good effect as the main decoration, with touches of deli 'ate colored panne and fancy passementerie ornaments It is prophesied that fringes, tassds and ball pendants are to be used to an alarming extent. One gown of leafgreen broadcloth that bore a foreign stamp was adorned with unique pearl and lact> ornaments of grapes on the corsage, and eutredoux of white and black lace formed the charming dec oration of both the waist and skirt. Not in Society, Os a pretentious but not well read dame of the Victorian period l.ady Bttlwer used to relate this Incident: The conversation turned on literature one day. and this lady, who aimed nt forming a salon, got rather out of her depth. "U ho is this Pean Swift they uro I talking about?" she whispered nt last j to Lmly Bulwer. "I should like to in- | vite him to one of my receptions." "Alas, imidnni." answered l.ady Bulwer, “the dean did something that has shut him out of society.” “Dear me! What was that?” "Well, about a hundred years ago he died.” * 1 Biggs Wiltdig is a nice lelloW, but he Is given to exaggerating. Idggs Ves, but that fault is counterbalanced by one tiling? Biggs What is that? idggs Tin- general Indisposition of people to believe him.—Chicago News. Won In ■■ Walk. "Ray. how did you get off in the glee club try-out?" "Made tirst buss on four bawls."— C Lappa rej.