Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 195, Decatur, Adams County, 27 August 1904 — Page 1

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I CLOSING NOTES Teachers Adopt Some Resolutions 101 lo( Honor -List of Teachers and the Number of Days They Attended. FRIDAY AFTERNOON. Singing." bod, "’hite and Blue.” Patridge talked upon the Bubtot of "Emphasis" and how to pin the eye. Also about the nso Lthe dictionary with the small (Questions. Rest. Piano Moby Miss Thomas. Lecture by rftof. Fairfield, concluding his work L the subject of "School Manage-] pent." He concluded by calling! He minds of t tie teachers to the Teacher. Miss Patridge Ldea few very appropriate closing remarks. Remarks from H. hnkenau, J. H. Waiters and Dr. Hutchinson. Committee on resolution then reported. The following resolutions were read and unanimously adopted: Resolved, That re extend our thanks to the instructors for the excellent manner in which they have presented their I work during this week, and that die appreciate the efforts put forth incur behalf, and hope that we may have the pleasure of hearing them gain at some future time. Second. To the county superintendent we express our appreciation for the excellent manner in which he has conducted this institute. I Third. To the daily papers of this city we express our thanks for the interest they have taken in publish - ing the reports of this institute. Signed. Committee. NOTES. Henry Lankenau, an ex-teacher of the county, visited the intsitute Friday afternoon. Dr. Hutchinson was at the institute Friday afternoon. Prof. Fairfield and M iss Patridgge hive expressed themselves to the reporter that they ate well pleased with the earnestness of the Aaams c >unty teachers.

The Enrollment. Gas Risenthal, % G H. Laughrey, 5 A. D. Sutles, 5 Daniel O. Roop, 5 W. E Ables, 5 Ray Hill, 5 M F Worthman, 4 Martin Jaber, 5 Albert M. Sclleineyer, 5 P Merryman, 5 Chas. Knapp, 2% H. A. Haitman, 5 G W. Warner, 5 C. M. Rice, 5 Melvin Mallonee, 5 William Noll, 5 Edward Magely, 5 C- E. Hocker, 5 Otia Burke, 4% J W. Snyder, 4% O’ F. Gilliom, 5 J L. Yaney, 4% " V Buckmaster, 4% "• E. Faurot, 5 Mason Haughton, 5 8- V. Johnson, 5 E C. Runyon, 4% Arthur Brentlinger, 5 W illiam Jackson, 5 0 F Lotzenhizer 5 R J. Mann, 5 ( F. Mann, 5 " F Teeple, 5 8 U Noll, 5 Andrew Barkley, 5 d E. Nelson, 5 K A Myers, 5 0 L. Btown, 5 0 H Gage, 5 (' D. Spoiler, 5 Robert Poer, 4% 8 C. Cramer, 5 Nelson Tyndall. 5 Fred Bentz, 5 Elton Crum, 5 Jess Steele 5, J ' H. Walters, 5

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Phil Macklin, 2’-£ R. J. Walters, 5 Irwin Brandyberry,s Jas. Kizer, 5 L. W. Fairfield, 5 Edward Kintz, Chester Johnson, Grace Suttles, 5 Orvilla Warner, 5 Clara Roebuck, 5 Ella Biery, 5 Lulu Chrisman,s Dora Grandstaff, 5 Carrie Thomas 5 Rose Smith, Etta Mallonee, 5 Ida Magley, 5 Belle Barkley, 5 Edna Kerschbaurr, 5 Ida Wittwer, 5 Madge Barkley, 5 Louisa Sprunger. 5 Leona Long, 5 Minnie Coffee, 5 Grace Coffee, 5 Grace L ‘wt m, 5 Bertha Bunner, 5 Belle Bmkhead, 5 Alice K>os, 5 Nina Swartz, 5 May Warner, 5 Matle Fugle, 5 Celia St 'ell \ 5 Lola Jacks, .n, Lanta Baughman, 5 Ida B lumg.irtner, 5 Bess Congleton. 5 Eva Acker, 5 Lizzie Peterson, 5 Nora Smith. I'.j Lizzie French, 5 Blanche Reynolds, 5 Anna Kinney, 5 Armintha Jackson, % Bessie Bowers, y Adelle Bryan, 3 Edna Ashbaucher, 2

FAMILY REUNION The Gilpen Family Formerly of This County Met al Jay County dome. The children and grandchildren of Samuel and Rebecca Gilpen held their fifth annual reunion Thursday, at the farm of W. P. Gilnen, two and a half miles north of Portland, where Samuel 8. Gilpen died August 27, 1880. In 1863 Samuel 8. Gilpen moved from Tuscarawas county, Ohio, to Adams county, In diana, where he resided until 1875, when he removed to the farm north of Portland, where he died, leaving a widow and 11 children —seven sons and four daughters, all of whom are yet living, and Were here Thursday, except one daughter, Mrs. Mary C. Gibson, of Paragould, Arkansas, and David R. Gilpin, of Indianpolis.-Portland CommercialReview. THE RIGHT GIRL The One who is Queen Wherever She Goes. A real queen is a (fir! who looks just as good in a 50 cent calico dress as she does in a 425 tailormade suit; feels just as much at homo playing with the little children as she does playing the piano; whistles the same tune patching socks as she does doing fancy work; cooks just as good a meal for the family as she does for company; and talks just as well n the topics of the day as she can about the neighbors ; has the same smile on her face on washdays as she has on Sundays. NEW CASE FILED Sull on Note with Eder K<l«f « the Defendant. Merryman <V button, attorneys, tiled a new case in court this morning entitled Thomas Noble and Abram B. Gleason vs Edgar Kelsey, suit on note, demand 1165. The note was given to L. L. Syphers, January 1. l»03, and called tor 1117. it was assigned to the plaintiff's in this caw anil was regularly indorsed. ....

BECATI'II, INDIANA, SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 27, 1904.

KILLED ON ERIE Lewis Taylor Met Death Near Kingsland Had Been Drinking and Fell Asleep on the Track—Struck by Freight. Lewis Taylor, aged 21 years, was struck and killed by a Chicago & Erie train yesterday on the track between Uniondale and Kingsland. It 'is supposed that Taylor was walking to his home at Uniondale when the accident that cost hitn his lile took place. He had been in Bluffton the evening beforeandjwas ordered out of town by the officials as he was drinking. Tne position of the bi ly would indicate that Taylor sat down on the rails and went to sleep. It is likely that he was struck by a freight train. John McConnell, the min who found the body, left at once to notify C >roncr Mcßride. Li.vis Taylor, the doad m tn, was ab mt 21 years of age. He has been working in Uniondale for some time and was raised in Wells county. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor, who reside in Uniondale.

HAPPY EVENT Young Ladies Entertained by Miss Madge Hite. Miss M idge Hite yesterday afternoon at her home on Winchester street, entertained ten of her young lady friends in honor of Miss Ethel Grubb, of Cleveland, Ohio, and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent by all present. The house was beautifullly decorated with house plants, and presented a very pleasing appearance and effect. The aft'moon was passed by playing numerous games, among which was a telegram game, something new in social circles, and a very pleasing past time. At this game Miss Leota Hower was awarded first prize for being able to produce the best telegram. Progressive dominoes was then installed, and the play for first honors was exciting, Miss Kittie Kiskadden however winning out. During the afternoon a three-course luncheon was served, after which all adjourned, voting Miss Midge a fine entertainer. Those who were present were Misses Leota Gilpen, Kittio Kiskadden, Zoe Miller, Leota Hower. Francis Merryman. Blanch Carrol, Kate Krick and Ruby Miller anil Miss Ethel Grubb, of Cleveland, Ohio.

MONROE FIGHT Levi Johnson and Ed Bovine Had a Busy Time. Last Saturday evening a fight took place on the streets of Monroe between Levi Johnson and Ed Bovine. Affidavits were fileti aginst the two men, charging them with public intoxication. They were taken into Justice Bailey's court, where Johnson plead guilty to the charge and paid his line. Bovin plead not guilty and gave bond to appear for trial on Thursday. Attorney Emil Franz appeared for the state and L. C. Devoss. of Decatur, for the defendant. Mr. Devoss made a motion to quash the affidavit, which was overruled by the court. The defense then asked for a change of venue, which was granted and the case will be hoard in S’qulro Alfred Ayers’ court on Saturday, September 3.—Berne News.

INDIANA SPEAKERS State Chairman O'Brien Asks for Some of the Big Ones. William H. O'Brien, chairman of the democratic state committee, has requested the democratic national committee to assign the following speakers to Indiana : Senator John W. Daniel, of Virignia; John Sharpe Williams, of Mississippi, democratic leader of the house; William J. Bryan, Richmond P. Hobson, Charles A. Towne, Senator Joseph W. Bailey, of Texas; James E. Campbell, ex-governor of Ohio; Judson Harmon, of Cincinnati, who was attorney-general under Cleveland; Simuel Alsohuler,of Illinois, and Martin W. Littleton, of Brooklyn. Littleton is the man tint made the speech placing Judge Parker in nomination for the presidency. The oh.urm tn will also ask the committee f>r J ihn G. Carlisle and Carl Sohurtz, if they are available. AN APPOINTMENT

R. J. McKsy is District Passenger Agent of (he Clover Leaf. Circulars issued yesterday by General Passenger Agent Ross announce the appointment of H. J. McKay to the position of district passenger agent of the Cl over Leaf, with headquarters in St. Louis. The office has just been created, and it is in line with the new and improved policy of the company in handling the passenger traffic department, and means the complete seperation of the passenger and freight departments of the road at St. Louis.Jwhich have been handled by Ed Keane, with the title of general freight and passenger agent. Mr. McKay comes to the Clover Leaf from the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy at Chicago, where he at present holds the position of city passenger agent. He has lieen ' connected with the Burlintgon for I many years.and is considered one lof the best equipped rail road men in the west The appointment is effective September 1. After that Mr. Kearne will give his entire attention to the freight business at St. Louis, while Mr. McKay will have entire charge of the passenger business of the company southwest and west of the Mississippi river Mr. McKay will arrive in Toledo this week and General Passenger Agent Ross will spend the latter part of the week with him in St Louis, to ass : st him in get'ing acquainted with the new field.

SECOND MONEY Virgil C, a Decatur Horse, Gets a Piece of Warren Purses. At the Warrun fair yesterday after-noon Virgil C., the little black pacer owned by Decatur jieople, 'captured second money in the 2:20 I pace. The race was a fierce one ! from start to finish, Virgil C. getting fourth place in the first heat and pacing second in the throe next heats, only being a head from the I winner, Rex R., a Warren horse. Fourteen horses faced the starter and Virgil. C was given sixth position in the second rank of horses, which makes his race all the more remarkable. This little black horse is a fast pacer and a hard one to beat, and will be seen in the 2:20 pace at this place next week during the fair. Christian Church i Services at the Christian church i tomorrow, subject, for morning, < “The Argument of the Empty I Tomb." Evening's discussion “The < Temptation of Christ.” All are t cordially invited to attend. J. A. i Brown, minister. i

CHILDREN’S DAY Fair Week Coming—All is Ready Many Exhibits Coming—A Special Invitation for the Children Wednesday. Next week is the time, and Steele's park the place, where thousands of people will be well entertained, for the Great Northern Indiana Fair opens Tuesday and continues four days. Tne association his arranged for the entertainment o f everyone, even including the children. having set apart Wednesday as a special day for the young folks. On that day children under the age of twelve will be admitted free of charge. Many exhibits are arriving today, and from no r on , until Tuesday the grounds will be a busy place. Arrange to take the children. They are welcome any day, but Wednesday as stated is the one set apart especially for them They will enjoy it immensely, and be better boys and girls in the future.

MITE SOCIETY Held a Pleasant Social at Home of Mrs. J. W. Tyndall. The August section of the Ladies’ Mite society of which Mrs. W. H. Nachtrieb is chairman, gave an afternoon social at the handsome new home of Mrs. J. W. Tyndall. After the usual business had been disi posed of Mrs. John Peterson was i elected vice president, to take the place of Mrs. Beery, who resigned. Dainty refreshments were served by the ladies, after which Miss | i Bertha Heller served punch and wafers. The crowd was an unusually large one, and a snug little sum was realized.

DON'T FORGET Arrange to Attend the Jolly Pathfinders Monday Night. There will be a street parade Monday noon of the Rentfrow ‘‘Jolly Pahflnders” band and they will give a high class concertj in front of the opera house in the evening. Monday night the company will present “On the Road to Ruin" with high class specialties. On Monday night one lady will be admitted free with every 50-cent reserved seat ticket.

M. E. CHURCH Quarterly Services Tomorrow-Presid-ing Elder Wade Here. The second quarterly mcetin g services tomorrow. Sunday school 9:15 a. in. Sacramental service 10:30 a. m. Let no member or probationer be away from this oommunion service. Quarterly love feast -ervioe at 2:30 p. m. lead by the pastor. The Epworth league service 6:30 p. m and at 7:30 the Rev. C. U. Wade, D. D., will preach. All will be interested to meet the new presiding older. The quarterly conference to lai held at 7:30 Monday evening. The officers of the church will welcome you to these s. rvioes Mr. Ernsberger will render a selection at the morning service.

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THE BIG FIGHT Jeffries won in Second Round-Butte Miner was Frightened. James J. Jeffries and Jack Munroe fought at San Francisco last night for the world’s championship, the former winning easily in the second round The gate receipts were $35,000. Jeffries directed his bombardment against the stomach of his opponent, and each shot was followed by a blow on the jaw that sent Munroe to his knees. Jeffries went back to his corner, after the opening round, with a sneer and a laugh on his swarthy face, while Munroe's seconds busied themselves with smelling salts and restoratives. hen the two cune together for the second the laugh on the champi >n’s visage changed to a look of determination that boded ill to the miner. Forty-five seconds after the gong sounded Munroe was lying on the floor in a bloody bruised miss of himinity, with Jeffries sailiAg over h n. ml/, if najessary, to put the quietus on the championship ambitions of his adverasry. The miner was too dazed to rise to his feet, and the time keepers counted him out. A TENT SHOW

DeLacour Sisters of Bluffton will be Here Next Week. During the week our people will notice a large tent pitched on the Teeple lot east of the wooden bridge. This tent will be used by the Twin Sisters DeLacour, and a large company in their productions of comedies and dramas. This company is a Hoosier production, the managers are residents of Indiana, residing at Bluffton, where they have erected one of the handsomest theatres in the state. The show is clean, moral and refined. A family theatre. The company travels in its own train of cars and has many times passed through Decatur, but this is the first time they have ever stopped. The prices at which they play is in the reach of all. A poor man's show. A place to enjoy a night All next week open. Monday. Prices 10 and 20 cents.

LOTS OF IT 5 Indiana is Third in Amount of Pension Money Received. , There are more pensioners in [.tnan in (any other , state except New York, Pennsylva- | nia, Ohio and Illinois. More money wags paid to Indiana pensioners during the fiscal year ending June r 30, 1004, than to those of any other states except New York. Pennsylvania and Ohio. The numtier of pensioners in Indiana is 62,964, and the total sum paid to them during the fiscal year 1904 was 410,139,709.43. In 1903 there were 64,164 pensioners in Indiana, and $10,101,722 was paid to them. Pennsylvania has more pensioners than any other state—loo,94o — but Ohio with 240 fewer, received 411,995,535 in penisons, a million and a half more than Pennsylvania. SUNDAY SERVICES Dr. Hutchison will Preach at the Presbyterian Church. Dr. W. A. Hutchinson, of Angus ta, Illinois, will conduct the services at the iPresbyterian church Sunday, and the public is invited. Rev. Hutchinson is an able, scholarly and interesting talker and his sermons will be inspiring and good to hear. His subject for the morn ing service will bo “The Glorious Gospel" and in the evening "The Changing Fashion. ”