Daily Democrat, Volume 1, Number 186, Decatur, Adams County, 15 August 1903 — Page 1

VOLUME 1

TEACHERS’ INSTITUTE

Supt. Brandyberry Has Arrangements Perfected.

Attendance Will Be Large. • Daily Roll Call Will'Exceed 150. Some of the Best Instructors in the Country Are on the Program. • Monday morning at ten o’clock begins the Adams county institute, and as a matter of fact the same will be under the guiding hand of our able and cultured county superintendent, Irvin Brandyberry. Since taking hold of the public schools of the county Mr. Brandyberry has made long strides along the lines of education, in which he has been so closely allied for the past six years and more. His knowledge and natural abiilty have been busy in building up this education 11 enlightment, and the result is greatly admired by his many friends. The other officers of the institute will be L. E. Oplinger of Hartford township, as secretary, and Miss Ada Wittwer and G. H Laughrey as recording secretaries, and Miss Carrie Thomas of this city as pianist. The program lasts five days and will end with an

ANNUAL REPORT Electrician Mylott Figuring Up Totals. Decatur. Plant Will be Compared With Other Municipal Stations. City Electrician Mylott is busy preparing an annual report which he expects to present to the council at their first meeting in September. In this report he will determine just how much per annum each arc light in the streets costs the city. At the present time there are 73 arc lights in use and at the watt rate charged to private consumers each light would cost the city alsmt ♦«() or grand total of |3840 per year. The city’s incandescent service is a money maker however and offsets a big portion of the power station operating expenses. In his rejiort the electrician will total the offset and then divide the number of arc lights into the amount remaining operating exjienses and thus determine to the cent what .each arc light costs the city. Os twenty or twenty five muncijMil lighting plants over the United States, Portland . secures her lights , all things considered alxiut as cheap as can be found The electrician of that

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entertainment at eight o’clock Friday evening. The instructors include such well known people as Prof. George W. Neet of the Department of Pedagogy at Valparaiso College; Prof. Harlan J. Cozine, director of the musical department of the Northwestern University, of Evanston, Illinois; Prof.JT. S. Lowden of DePauw University at Greencastle; E. B. Brown, president of Valparaiso College; C. W. Boucher, president Marion Normal College; Mrs. Boucher, associate principal of the Marion Normal College; and Rev. E. A. Allen of this city. With SEPT. BRANDYBERRY. this talent there is no gainsaying the fact that the success and benefits to be attained by the teacher and scholar in the county, are assured. Institute week is especially enjoyed by the teachers of the county, for it is a time they all meet together, renew old friendships and make new ones. As usual, the Dail}’ Democrat will contain a full and interesting account of the proceedings each day.

city figures |23.00 for each light per year but the cost to the city is greatly reduced by ncreasing the rate of lights to the private consumers. While Portland’s rate, twelve cents per kilowatt, is not exorbitant it is four cents higher than Decatur’s which is extremely low. There is not a city in the state that affords a cheaper rate tlian Decatur and Logansport is the only place that makes an equal rate. Just what the price for Decatur's lights will be cannob be estimated but it is safe to say that they will com l>are favorably with any of their municipal plant. Are Still Sore. A disposition of the property of Henry Schumm of Schumm, Ohio, little station east of Willshire on the Clover Leaf, has not yet. been made and his general store is still in the hands of a receiver. Recently Mr. Schumm made an assignment of his property on account of pressing financial affairs, and it was found that his assets amounted to 115,000 with only t7,N00 in liabilities. Most of his creditors were unsusjiecting farmers and the loss which they sustained makes them very indignant. Mr. Schumm is the son of the founder of the place which bears his name and has been in business for twelve years. The Schumm general store, two story brick building which belongs to the failing concern and a fine |3OOO elevator was also recently added to their property. In addition Henry Schumm was railroad agent, express agent and )s>sf. mastcr and his failure has not yet been reconciled to the minds of his townsmen and country neighbors.

DECATUR, INDIANA, SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 15, 1903.

BONDS ARE HERE Mr. Streicher Makes Good His Word. Last Spark of Doubt Removed and Streets Will Be Improved. The bond of H. P. Streicher us contractor for bricking Monroe and Fourth streets, arrived on schedule time this afternoon, and is now in the hands of City. Clerk Hower, in whose care it was directed. The bonds were for $50,000 the amount assumed in the contract for Monroe, street, and $40,000 for the Fourth street contract. The bond is given by the American Bonding Company of Baltimore, Maryland, countersigned by the projier officials at Indianapolis. The bond is good as old wheat in the mill and removes the last spark of doubt about the building of the streets. Work upon same will be commenced almost at once, and the short time given assures their completion before another winter arrives. ON CHANGE OF VENUE Damage Suit Demanding SI,OOO Filed Yesterday. On a change of venue there was held here yesteday a suit entitled Wayne Ireland vs the Fort Wayne Traction Company a suit for damages with a demand for il W. The suit was filed by S. M. Huch as attorney for the plaintiff, and Barrett & Morriss and D. E. Smith of this city as attorneys for the traction company. The complaints sets out the fact that the plaintiff was in the employ of the company, and on December 19, 1901, received a fall that laid him up for sixty days, and which badly injured him. The fall was occasioned by an unsafe structure of the company’s engine room. The case has been docketed and perhaps will be heard at t he September term«of the Adams circuit court, beginning September 7. SUIT ON ACCOUNT. A Civil Suit Begins in ’Squire W. F. Worden's Court Monday. Before Esq. W. F. Worden in Union township, begins a civil suit, the planitiffs being Edwards & Bros.of Monroeville, the defendant being Benjamin Baxter. The suit is on account of $145 which the plaintiffs claim is due them. An attachment was issued by the court on three kilns of drain tile owned by the defendant, which the plaintiffs demand in settlement ofthe account. The trial begins at Um o'clock Monday. CLOTHING SALE. The Hub Clothing Co., Having a Sale. The Hub Clothing Company which is managed by Harry Friedman is giving a sale the same beginning today. He has already put into, service some extensive advertising and will no doubt succeed in closing out the stock stipulated.

GETS GOOD POSITION. H. D. Merrell, Formerly of Decatur Schools, Goes to Fort Wayne. H. D. Merrell of Kokomo, who for two years past has served as principal of the Decatur High School, has been selected by the Ft. Wayne school board to take a professorship of mathematics in the high schools of that city. Mr. Merrell has been appointed to succeed Miss Blynn who formerly held one of the most responsible positions on the Fort Wayne Faculty. Professor Merrell is a graduate of Indiana University and has educated himself principally on the line of mathematics. This coupled with his ability and past experience in teaching will make success for him in his new position assured. Mr Merrell has many friends in this city who are glad to hear of his appointment in the Fort Wayne schoolsAN INTERVIEW. Mr. Streicher Informs a Democrat Reporter. Some Interesting Facts Concerning Street Paving in General Are Secured. H. P.Streicher, the Toledo conI tractor who will pave Monroe and I Fourth streets, was interviewed last I evening by a Democrat reporter, ! and some interesting data were ) secured concerning business in general. H. P. Streicher is the junior member of the firm of John Strei- ; cher and son, who have been in the contracting business since 1865. ■ The firm has placed many streets I in Toledo, and built thousands of [miles of sewer. The firm has completed contracts in Detroit, Adrian, Hillsdale, Muskegon and Kalamazoo, Mich., Erie, Penn., South Bend, Ind., Gallopolise, 0., and several other cities. In 1895 Streidher and son had a contract for paving in the city of New Orleans, which amounted to $278,000. The specificaions for the streets in this city contract were certainly peculiar. The foundation of the street was made of soft mud, on which was put a bed of concrete. An inch of sand was spread over this and then the brick were laid. “And to my astonishment,” said Mr. Streicher, “this street remains in excellent shape.” In Toledo paving is done in two forms. One method is to make a six inch sand foundation, and brick are laid on this.” This is used on residence streets, where travel is light. In down town districts where traffic is heavy and con tinuous, six inches of concrete are put under the brick. This same method is used in Detroit. In Muskegon, nature plays an important part in street foundaton. The soil is all sandy, and on the street to be paved this sand is simply leveled up, rolled solid, and the brick are laid. Adrion uses bank sand concrete and crushed stone, and a lied is made with screenings. The latter form is quite popular there at present. Michigan at present, and also southern Indiana are using a great deal of cement curbing gutter instead of stone, and it has given good satisfaction. The city of New Orleans within the last ten years, has sjient $230,000,000 for street paving alone. In getting help, Mr. Streicher says that advertising in the local jtajiers always brings the required number. Sometimes it is necessary to import help Mr. Streicher is certainly well versed in his lino, and wo greatly enjoyed our little chat with him.

TEN ROUNDS James J. Jeffries Still the Champion. I ■ “ Jeffries-Corbett Pugilistic Contest Ended ’n Favor of the Former. It is said that ten thousand people witnessed the contest in San Francisco last night for the heavy weight championship of the world, the principals in the same being the renowned pugilists James J. Jeffries, the present heavy weight champion of the world, and James J. Corbett who formerly held the belt. It was an easy Jeffries victory from the first to the tenth round when the encounter ended. The defeated contestant had many admirers in ! this city and it was a disappointment to them that “Gentlemanly Jim” did not show up to a better advantage. But he has run his race as a pugilist, and will have to I content himself on the laurels once won, but now’ lost. The purse was for $60,000 the third largest | purse ever contested for in the | prize ring. RECORD BREAKER Prospects Flattering For Great Northern Fair. It is Known Far and Near as the Best Fair in the State. In conversation with a travling , man. the information was given out that the Great Northern Indiana Fair is the best known fair in the ; state, not excepting the great and only state fair. He said that at Huntington, Bluffton, Warren , Marion, Jonesboro and in fact every place be stops in this part of , the state he hears inquiries and desires for catalogues. This condition of affairs will certainly be gratifying to the management of the i Great Northern Indiana, and will ! tend to add interest all over Adams county. It is a fact that at the present 'ixe more entries have been made than the association has room to uccomondato. They will lie equal to the emergency, how- > ever, and if additional buildings are not completed tents will be brought into service, and every one who . comes to contest for premiums will ■ be well cared for. The date is September 22-25 and if the weather i man behaves himself, the largest : crowd ever assembled in Decatur , will be here in Decatur at that time. . And none will go away disappointi ed as the displays will simply be unparalelled. The same spirit of energy that has been the irnpor- < tant feature in making the fair i what it is, is now busily at work for the coming exhibit,. President George Tricker is a tireless worker • and being surrounded with a faithful i company of lieutenants everything ; is working towards making their exhibit of 1903 a record breaker.

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BOND SALE. Some Time the First of September Bonds Will be Sold. When the county commissioners meet next Saturday they will make an order for the issuance of bonds to cover the construction of the two St. Mary’s township macadam roads, the contracts for which were given to Davis D. ilay and E. Woods & Co. The sale of the bonds will likely take place some time during the first days of September. The total issue will amount close to $29,000, the amount of the contracts as bid in. ARE CLOSING OUT Archbold Grocery Store to be Sold. Charles Archbold Offered a Good Position in Louisville Wholesale House. Charles Archbold a surviving partner for the grocery firm of George W. Archbold & Son, opened the store this morning and began a sale that will end in closing out the entire stock and fixtures. This is made necessary in order to settle the estate of G. W. Archbold deceased. In all probability after the sale of the entire grocery stock and fixtures Charles Archbold will locate in Louisville, Kentucky. where he has been offered the management of the cereal and i and canned goods department in j a large wholesale house With this, offer is attached a very commensurate salary with additional stipulations for ad writing, and in this line Charley takes high rank. Many compliments have come to him for his superior knowledge and natural ability displayed in artistically arranging in block tyi»o various advertisements. Besides this he is a model grocer and for many years was the man behind the throne in keeping the prop'r life in his father's business, even before he became a member of the film. Whatever he may do, his many friends here wish him that staple brand of success that assures progress and all kinds of prosperity IS SERIOUS. Isaac Roe, of Washington Township, Seriously 111. Isaac Rae one of tne old citizens of Adams county living south of this city in Washington township, is dangerously sick . He has been failing the greater part of the summer and the Drs. Clark who were called to see him yesterday are fearful that an ugly cancerous growth is causing the difficulty. The condition of the patient at this time, being badly bloated, makes an examination at this time an impossibility. It is hoped that nothing so serious will be the outcome, but a careful examination is the only way to ascertain his true condition. Mr. Roe is an old and most resected citizen of the county, having lived within the borders of Adams county for sixty years. Club Meeting. There will be a meeting of the Commercial Club at eight o'clock this evening to consider the location [of an interurban power house. Meeting is very important and will be short. Will only last one half hour.