Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 144, Decatur, Adams County, 26 June 1903 — Page 1

VOLUME 1

AS ADJUSTED. Henry Myers Ditch Allotted for Cleaning. Surveyor McKean Makes Final Adjustment in a Ditch. With a few slight changes the Henrv Meyers ditch allottinent was Lniiably settled, and with scarcely an exception, every one interested iiijnifested approval. As allotted the number of feet given each one S.irah .1. Campbell 800, Jacob F. KnepjK'r I*oo, Laban Fogle I*oo,l George Roderer I*oo, Mary and Peter Bryan 1000, Christian Zehrj 2j Wesley Lawson 200, Ida M. Gall -tv 500. Mary Muter 400, Ros-; etta Ralston 2500, Jefferson town ship '"O, Jacob Fogle 1200, Charles Hollingsworth 500, Samuel Maurer ;;i John Bucher 400, Job Young 1- i. Jefferson township 500, Weslev Evan 1200, J. L. Swartz. 600, S' tt McDaniels 800, JeffersontownJohn Muter 1000, J. A. Knepper 1000, J . H. Rumple 1200, David Studabaker 3800, Bert Parr 17ur. Smith Shoemaker 300. John Stnitley 125. Abe Bolenbaucher 125, Maggie Miller 125. R. B. Gregory 2f"'. Edward Fort-man 800, William Kerr 400, D. Rumple 600, John C. Frank 1600, F. Berronee 400, Neely Deyo 300. A. J. Sipe 100. A. J. Foreman 1600. Augusta Ralston 500, 'Blue Creek township 500, Elsie Emory 1500, Henry Meyers 900, Janies R Pruden 300, John Cross 800, William Wells 150, John Clouser 950, C. J. Tyndal 900, Joseph J. Dailey 1500, Mark Dillroan 200, David Mattox 2000, Blue Creek township 1400, Henry Marbaugh I'lo, Lee Mattox 1800. This is the final adjustment and is the one that will stand. It but now remans for the surveyor to station the land (owners, and this he will try to do by either giving them work on their own and or as near as it is possible to do. judging by the unanimous expressions we are lead to believe that surveyor McKean made an equitable allottinent, a matter that is rather difficult in accomplishment. considering the vastness of the improvement and the extraor dinary number interested. UNIQUE PARTY. Pleasant Surprise Party at the Neptune Home. A surprise upon Dr. C. E Neptune was,a society event last evening and aside from the pleasant features the luncheon was a very unique affair. Each gentleman present was given a tissue bow of different shade, in the yard were market baskets filled with all sea 'liable delicacies, and plates and dishes for two. A bow on the han <!!•■ of each basket matched the < n • Riven the gentleman and after they had found their own thehiden name of the lady who was to share his feast She was hunted up and made happy accordingly. It wa a thoroughly enjoyable affair notwithstanding the fact that the doctor claimed to know us the contcm plated surprise. CUT HIS HAND. Injured While at Work by Revolving Circular Saw. George Bhroll was a victim of a painful acedent yesterday, which ’•>ay disable him for some time, "hile working at the Vail heading factory, his hand caught in a saw, making an ugly cut entirely across flu* arm. Dr. Boyers dressed the wound, and in all probability Mr will recover full use of the injured hand.

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THEY WERE SURPRISED Former Decatur Lady One of the Victims. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Gallogly of Freemont, Nebraska were very pleasantly surprised last evening at the home of Mike Gaffer. Mrs. Gallogly was formerly Miss Kate Krunemacher of this city and the affair was planned by ‘ihe St. Vin cent de Paul socilety. The event was perfectly planned and Mr. and Mrs. Gallogly, who are here on their wedding trip were certainlytaken unawares. Formality was soon put aside however, and the guests at once in their gayest mood. Progressive pedro was the feature, and the favorite game was played until ten thirty. Mrs. J. S. Bremerkamp and Mrs. John Wilkie finishd far ahead'ann were given first i Mrs. P. J. Hyland and Mrs. T. C Corbett were behind in the home, stretch, and fell heir to the boobies. | A three course luncheon, which j every one declared to be the crown-. ing feature was served, and the assembled crowd certainly did justice. Besides the guests of honor. Mrs. John Wilkie of Delphos was the only out of town person present. RURAL ROUTES. Orders to Proceed With Work of Establishment. Rural free delivery routes ordered but not put in operation will not be held up longer Several weeks ago when the post master-general discovered a deficit of $121,000 in the rural free delivery fund he ordered that all routes in process of establishment be held up until the new appropriation should become available, July 1. The order affected nearly 250 routes, and it is said that senators and representatives from every part of the country protested. At any rate, word has tx-en received from Washington that the president has directed that the the work of organizing new routes proceed and each division has been instructed to take up work where it was left off 1 a few weeks ago. This may mean activity in completing the rural route system in Adams county as well as others of the eighth dis trict. COSTLY FUN. Boys Have to Pay For Destroying Property. A prank, which proved somewhat costly,occurred south of town yesterday. Several young men, whose names are unknown, were driving south near Monroe,when they came across a baby buggy at the side of the road. They immediately at taehed the buggy to their own vehicle. and thus improvised an extra seat for themselves. The buggy however could not stand the pressure and was sdu in splinters. The owner could not see the joke, and complained to Marshal C-ordua, who captured the men west of Monroe. They jtaid ten dollars damages and costs, and were allowed to go their way SPECIAL TRAIN. People From South Can Get Home Early July Fourth. A iqiecial train will leave here on July 4th,on the G.R &I. at 8:30, to accommodate the people from the south part of the county who attend the celebration here. Special excursion rates on all railroads that day, and a big crowd is assured. The committees are pushing things along, and th<‘ event will be a real live one. Arrange to come to Decatur and see the races, balloon ascension, fireworks and other amusements.

DECATUR, INDIANA, FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 26, 1903.

BELL VIEW. A. R. Bell Farm Christened in Style. SOCIETY ENJOYS A VISIT TO THE COUNTRY. Eighty-Seven Guests Participate in an Informal and Elaborate Function. Hours of pleasures, hours of fun; sweet memories that will last for-1 ever, is the result of the informal partv at Bel] View farm last even-' ing by Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Bell and Mrs. Ella Bell. It was a six o'clock dinner on the beautiful lawn and eighty seven were served. Old fashioned games were indulged in including such favorites as horse shoe, ring around the posey. etc. The dinner was an elaborate two course affair and as expressed by many, every one ate like harvest hands. A novel contest was the selection of a name for the farm, one person out of each family being allowed to offer a name, the hosts and hostesses acting as judges. The names were numerous and many of them beautiful, seven persons offering the winner, Bell View. They were Mrs. F. M. Schirmeyer and Messrs. D. W. Beery, C. O. France, J. Q. Neptune, John Niblick. Jacob Schafer and C. D. Kunkle. They drew straws and the last named C. D. Kunkle was declared the winner and was awarded a hundred pound Poland China pig, with the understanding that he is to give a big roast to the same guests that were present last evening at Meadow Brook, his farm near Monmouth. W. A. Kuebler pro- ' posed Creole Bell and as this was decided to be the most inappropriate name he was awarded the booby, a runt pig, weighing about five pounds and bedecked with red, white and blue ribbons. Will accepted the gift gracefully and says if he succeeds in fattening his stocK may give a roast himself. Among other names projxieed were Walnut Ridge, Twin Elms. Meadow Brook Beliesdale, Elm Point, East Brook, Brookridge, The Elms, Brofdacres, Bells Corners, Tanglev. jod. Clover Nook. Elm Wood, Bellemeade, Belledora, Lone Pine, Belvidere, Hardscrabble, Kunklebell, Belleridge, Fk-ll Derby, Bellflower, Dorale, The Pines, Lakeside, Riedl, Bell Meadow, Bell Haven, Pine Shadows, Willow Springs, Forest Point. Bellpine, Wild brook, Sunny Side, Belle. Pickway, Fairview, Edelweis and Pinepoint. The name chosen seemed to lx* a favorite as several others suggested it, hut offered something else knowing the name had been given in. As the announcement was made a shout of approval from those present went up and everyone seemed satisfied. The drive to and from the scene was delightful and the entire affair was a most successful one. It was given in honor of Mrs. Florence DeVilbiss and Mrs. C. W. Cole of Lancaster, Ohio. A numlx'r of out of town guests ere present including Messrs, and Mesdames Dell Lock of Bluffton, James Hark less, Paulding, Ohio, Harry Deam, Bluffton, C D. Kunkle, Monmouth, Mrs. A. I). Moffett. Elwood, Mrs. Will Winch, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Frank Tillberry, Lima. Mrs. Daniel P. Bolds, of Peru, and Grandpa Samuel Kunkle, of Monmouth. The big party was one of the happiest on record and here's hoping unlimited prosqierity to the future life of Bell View, the hosts and hostesses. May they repeat last night's jierformance frequently.

IS GRATEFUL Citv Clerk Hower Speaks Words of Thanks. I take this method of sincerely thanking those citizens who presented me with the floral wreath, last Tuesday evening. Words cannot express my illimitable appreciation of a gift so benefleient, and one that brings to mind all the pleasant memories of the brick street epoch of this city's history. I am very glad to know that there are those who realize that the life of a city clerk in a metropolis is a strenuous one, and for the way in which thenappreciation was manifested I again wish to offer my thankfulness. D. M. Hower, City Clerk. DEATH RESULTS. Accident Proves Fatal to Perry Springer. End Came Last Evening After Injured Man Had Suffered Fifteen Hours. Death claimed Perry Springer last evening at 5:45 o'clock about fifteen hours after the accident, occurred,which proved fatal to him. At no time did his recovery look possible, and in the afternoon it could be seen that the end of life was not far off. He sank slowly, »nd when an attempt was made to have him rally it proved unsuccessful, but he was conscious until the end came. A post-mortum examination showed that the greater force of the blow had been received on the left side, and that the organs of the body had all been torn loose by the awful shock. The funeral services will be held at the Methodist church tomorrow atfernoon at 2:30 o’clock, and interment will be made the Maplewood cemetery. Rev. Pontius of the U. B. church will deliver the funeral sermon, assisted by Rev. J. C. White. The deceased was a member of the Ben Hur lodge, and that organization will have charge of the ceremony. Perry P. Springer was thirty four years old, having been born in St. Mary's township in the year 1869. He has lived in this J county hisentire life and for a number of years was engaged in the hay baleing business. His friends equal his acquaintances, for all who knew him were struck with his integrity and strength of character, and held him in the highest esteem. The deceased was a married man and leaves a wife and two children, a boy eleven years old and a little girl just five years of age. His mother, two sisters Mrs. Austin Brown and Mrs. Charles Miller,who live near this city, and two brothers, John and Orlando Springer of Bobo, also survive him. ADAMS COUNTY SOIL. Judge Studebaker Owns Plenty of AdCounty Earth. According to the official records, oy long odds,the ouftier of the greatest number of acres of Adams county soil, is Judge David Studebaker. He is credited with 1662 acres, of which 205 acres are in Kirkland township, 782 acres in Blue Creek township, 157 in Monroe township, 247 acres in Jefferson township and 31 acres in Geneva. Os course this represents only a small ]xirt of the realty and other valuable holdings of Mr. Studeliaker, but Jit fully shows what a life of industry, supplemented with care and rare business judgment will do. His life has been a busy one, and a constant one in the care of what he owns.

HIGH HONORS. Rev. Sprague President of Epworth League. Adams County Delegates Receive a Good Share of Recognition at Convention. The Christian Endeavor meeting for the Fort Wayne district closed last night at Ossian,and the convention was the largest and most enthusiastic ever held. Rev. James A. Sprague of this county,was elected president and Jeff Bryson, fourth vice-president. Yesterday's meeting was under the leadership of Rev. J. C. White. The meeting next year will lx- held at Garrett. The committee on resolutions composed of the Rev. Darwin, Tritch, Miss Mabel Camp, submitted congratulatory reports and resolutions of respect. The institute was characterized as one of marked interest, life and power; the district officers were felicitated upon their faithful work ; the instructors praised and retained for next year; the people of the local church were thanked for their gracious hospitality. The nominating committee composed of the Rev. A. G. Neal, Mr. Beeks, Miss Mabel Greennick and Mrs. N. P. Barton, presented the following names to the convention, which were voted on by acclamation, and will form the new cabinet for the next year: President—The Rev. Jas. A. Sprague, Monroe. First Vice-president—Miss Alta Hines, Fort Wayne. Second Vice-presi-dent—Miss Julia Hodge. Auburn. Third Vice-president—Miss Etta Barkley, Hoagland. Fourth Vicepresident—J. Bryson. Decatur. Secretary—Rev. Guy Mcßride, Ashley. Treasurer—Miss Alma Baum, Fremont. Junior Superintendent—Mrs. David Wells, Fort Wayne. The delegates who attended the meeting from here were Mary Meyers, Myrtle Valentine. Rev. John C. White, J. C. Tritch, Gertrude Blosser. Mrs. S. N. Amspuugh, Mina Case, Dessie Kriek and Mae Block. FREIGHT WRECK. Erie Train Went Into Ditch at Kingsland Yesterday. The first section of number 77, a fast through freight train on the Erie,was wrecked at Kingsland yesterday afternoon at two o’clock.and traffic was blocked for ten hours. Erie trains Nos. 4, 13, 14 and 77 were detoured over the G. R. A- I. and Wabash railways, but all other trains were held until the wreck was cleared. The accident resulted from an insecurely spiked rail which was kicked out when the train was running at a high rate of speed. Sixteen loaded ears were smashed up, telescoped and piled up and a big stretch of track was torn up The Huntintgon wrecking crew were called out and worked for many hours before any trains could be pushed through. The wrecked cars were all in the middle of the train and no one was injured. Number 77 is a high-class freight train which only carries valuable merchandise, and a wreck like that of yesterday will foot into the loss of five figures. QUARTERLY MEETING. Communion Services at the M. E. Church Sunday. Quarterly meeting will, be held Sunday at the Methodist church and Rev. W. H. Daniel, presiding older of Fort Wayne, will preach in the evening. Pastor J. C White will conduct the communion services in the morning

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THE CROPS AND FRUIT Outlook as Shown by Recent Reports. Wheat harvest has begun in the southern section of Indiana,and the yield is very light. In central and north sections the prospects are somewhat better. The crop is suffering frem rust and insects, and, taken as a whole, promises considerably below the average. The week's crop bulletin recites that the abnormally cool and dry weather was very favorable for outdoor work. The corn cultivation was almost complete,oats have improved, clover hay making is well under way, with the crop heavy; timothy is thin on the ground and does not promise a heavy yield. The conditions have been excellent for the vegetabe kingdom. Potatoes promises an extra good crop. Cucumbers, nutmegsand watermelons will soon begin to flood the market, and garden vegetables in all sections of the state are growing, and the harvested crop is of the finest quality. Tomatoes and other growing plants are in fine condition. Fruit is still discouraging. Apples are plentiful on the trees in some localities, but scarce in others and generally dropi ping oft'. Pears and cherries present nearly the same condition, exI cept the cherries are ripening very ; fast. The strawberry crop is nearly all harvested. ADVICE FOR THE BOYS A Tip to Thou Who Want to Learn to Smoke. So, my boy, you'd like to learn to smoke, do you? I suppose you have thought it all over carefully? But maybe there are two or three things you haven’t done. Have you consulted your mother about it? The world holds her responsible, in a great measure, for her boy's conduct, and you ought not to form a habit that will follow you through life, without consulting her. Have you talked with old smokers who have had long experience with the weed? Have you been advised to learn to smoke by more than one in twenty of those who have learned? If it’s a good thing, they ought to have found it out by this time, and I don’t beleive they would be selfish enough to discourage you by pronouncing it a filthy, disagreeable practice if they thought you would be better by learning. SOCIAL DANCE. Gay Time Shown the Guests at C. Y. M. S. Hall. At the spacious C. Y. M. S hall last evening Mr. Frank Wemhoff entertained twenty-five couples at a social dance in honor of Miss Anna Walsh of Chicago. Were we to try, we could but poorly deseri lx- the merriment of the dancers, or their appreciation of Frank’s hospitality. Suffice to say that nil present are expressive in their praises. Out-of-town guests were Mis-x-s Anna Walsh Chicago, Stella Wemhoff, Fort Wayne. Bessie Pilliod, Grand Rapids, ()hio. Maud Comer. Marion and Mr. F. Werks of Indianapolis. MORE TO FOLLOW. Bluffton Ladies Will Entertain Next Week. The Decatur ladies, who have been keeping society busy with their many functions, will themselves lx- entertained next week. At Bluffton, Tuesday, will occur a reunion of the Fort Wayne. Bluffton and Decatur ladies who have been attending different receptions here this week. Mrs. Ellen Dailey will serve breakfast to the Indies Tuesday morning and Mrs. Harry Deam will entertain at dinner the same day. A num tier of receptions will follow.