Daily Democrat, Volume 2, Number 261, Decatur, Adams County, 12 November 1904 — Page 1

VOLUME II

WORKS WELL Christen Patent Window Blind Tested Result is Highly Satisfactory-Stock Company to Be Organized for Manufacture of Same. Without any doubt the new window device xecently patented by Eugene Christen is a success, and a good-sized fortune is within his reach. A representative of this paper, together with several parties, were present this morning at the Central school building, where Mr. Christen made a practical demonstration of his new patent. The six f h room was the one chosen as the room that would fill all the requirements, being practically hit by the sun the entire forenoon, which made it possible to thoroughly test the patent. The shades are the entire length and breadth of the window in a manner resembling a lattice doo”, the frame part being c instructed of wood and the body pirt of the blind of cardboard, anti placed in on a lattice plan, being so made that you can see out of the room, but a person on the outside cannot see in. When the shades were thrown wide open the room was flooded with sunlight, which noticeably hurt the eye, but the moment the blinds were closed the sun was shut out of the room, but the light came flooding in, tilling the room with a mild light, which is pleasing to the eye and makes reading a pleasure. The blinds will be left in the room for a considerable length of time so that people may see just what this patent is, and what its advantages are. Mr. Christen was unable to get the

school board to examine the patent today, it being Saturday and all were busy and was therefore unable to get an expression from them. "Those who have seen its uses and advantages are loud in their praise of the blind, and rank Mr. Christen a genius of no mean ability. Lis the intention of Mr. Christen to organize a stock company and immediately commence the manufacture of the blinds and place agents on the road to sell the same- -and there is no question concerning their ready sale. The blinds, however, will be manufactured fom tin instead of cardboard, so as to make them more durable, and stand wear and tear. The blind is open to the public’s gaze, and anyone desiring to examine them may do so by calling at the school building any time. Mr. Christen stated that these blinds could be sold at a reasonable price and within the reach of all and should meet with a ready sale. If everything carries out according to the plans, Decatur will have a new industry, and all credit must be given to Eugene Christen, whose foresight lead to this new discovery. Father Wilkens' opinion of this patent is as follows: “It is the greatest invention of this kind I have ever seen, and will do my utmost to introduce it into our schools. The light that it reflects is mellow and just the kind for a school room. Mr. Christen has made a great discovery, and its benefits to mankind are unlimited and it should meet with a ready sale wherever introduced.’’ Prof. Hartman says: "After having examined this patent closely, my opinion is that it is a wonderful invention and a great benefit to school rooms, and meets all the requirements as to the defusion of light, and should meet with a ready sale in all sections of the United States, and I consider that Mr. "Christen has one of the most valuable patents ever issued.” The Thimble club was entertained this afternoon by Dorothy Dugan, a good time being reported.

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IN A TANGLE American Central Life Insurance Company and Trusts Mixed Up. Indianapolis Ind., November 10. Hugh Dougherty, receiver, has asked the authority of the superior court to sell the shares of stock in the American Central Life Insurance company, held by the Marion Brokerage company, over which dispute has arisen between Addison H. Nordyke on one side and M. A. Woollen and £. Dark on the other side. This action by the court would put an end to Nordyke’s suit against Woollen and Dark to enjoin thorn from dissolving the partnership known as the Marion Brookerage company, since it would remove the opportunity for dissolution. In the receiver's petition to the court it is set out that 683% shares of stock are held by the partnership, about which there is no dispute. There are 237 additional shares involved, it is stated, Nordyke claiming that tuey are the property of the partnership, while Woollen and Dark insist that they are their personal property. These latter shares were said to have been bought by Woollen and Dark without the knowledge of Nordyke, the receiver states, but were bought either with funds of the partner, ship or with money borrowed in | the name of Woollen on the pledge of the partnership. The Marion so Dougherty says in the petition, is indebted to banks of this city in a greater sum than 130,000, these debts being past due, and at least one bank is likely to bring action to compel payment. Because of the unfavorable effect of litigation on the American Central Life Insurance Company, the stock of which the partnership controls, it is urged by the receiver that this stock should be sold. It is asked that the court determined the ownership of the 237 disputed shares and then sell all the stock.

COUNTRY PARTY Delightful Social Event at the Frank Robison Home. At their handsome country home ten miles northeast of Bluftton Mr. and Mrs. Frank Robison and their ’ daughter Miss Lucile Franke pleasantly entertained friends from this city and Decatur yesterday afternoon and last night Those present from this city in the afternoon were Mesdames E. C. Vaughn J; H. C. Smith P. L; Robison, Robison j Hatfield, W B. Nimmons W. D. Mason Herbert H. Deam Hugh Kapp L. H Cook Frank Ashbaucher, Frank F >rst, N. K. Todd W. L. Kiger and Harry Deam and Mrs. Pryme of Schenneotady N,. Y. There was one competitive contest lin which they guessed upon the weight of a pillow and Mrs Smith was awarded the prize, a beautiful chrysanthemum. A luncheon was served. The guests who were present from this city in the evening were Messrs, and Mesdames L E Roush, F. C. Dailey, George Mosiman, W. B. Gutelius, L W. Dailey, Harry Studabaker, Harry Deam. and Carl Bonham. Mrs. R. A. Brown, Frank Ehle, and Misses Lenore Horton and Johanna Ken yon Mix. There were present also Dr. Coverdale, Louis Holthouse. and Will Schrock, and Miss May Niblick, of Decatur. There was a competitive drawing contest in which the first prizes were awarded to Dr. L. W. Dailey and Miss Lenore Horton and the oonsolation prizes to Harry Studabaker and Mrs. L. E. Roush. A twocourse luncheon was served. The party arrived back in Bluffton at 2-30 o’olock this morning and all reported a splendid time.-Bluffton News.

DECATUR, INDIANA, SATURDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 12, 1904.

MANY SIGNERS People Favor the Railroad Subsidy Two Hundred Signers to the Petition —Mr. Lutz Returns From Toledo. Everything is lovely in the Clover Leaf railway matter and citizens of Deoatnr and Washington township are falling over each other in their efforts to sign the petition for the election. Already two hundred names have been secured and when the county commissioners meet next Thursday to call the election they will have no trouble in reaching a conclusion that our people are in favor of voting the subsidy. The election will be ordered before another week and then it behooves every loyal citizen to get to work We have heard of a half dozen people who are against the movement, and are already opposing it, but those circulaitng the petition say the Vvte will be almost unanimous. Many farmers favor it, simply because Decatur people have and are still helping to build their gravel roads, and they want to snow them that they appreciate their help. Mr. Lutz is at home from Toledo, and says he is certain the company is anxious for the improvements to come here, and will keep their part of the agreement to the letter.

HUNTING RULES This is the lode Usually Followed By the Amature. Always when crossing a wire fence pull your gun through after you by the muzzle. This is the surest way to get a dscharge of both barrels at one time. When hunting on a farm where there is live stock be sure and shut your eyes when you pull the trigger. You can then swear you did not see the horse before you shot. If you score a miss, kick the dog. It was his fault without, a doubt. In lieu of quail shoot a few chickens. The farmers have nothing to do but raise them, any way. If your gun misses fire, blow in the muzzle. This will tell you whether or not it’s loaded. The risk cuts no figure when a game dinner is in sight. If you want to make a reputation as a great hunter, buy your birds from some farmer boy. He won't give you away and the birds taste just the same to your friends. THANKSGIVING BALL Event of Large Proportions to be Given By Med, Tom and True. Invitations are out announcing the fact that Med, Tom and Trues, will give another one of their famous dances on Thanksgiving night November 24th, which promises to outshine all former events these young men have given. A large number of invitations have been issued, and undoubtedly a large crowd will he present and enjoy the evening. The musio will Ire fur nished by True Fri<toe and Med Miller , and as on all former occasions is bound to satisfy all, as they produce perfect time. If you have been lucky enough to receive an invitation you should accept it by ail means as the occasion promises to lie one that will long be remembered.

HOLIDAY COMING Thanksgiving Day Will Bt Welcomed By Mall Carriers and School Children. All rural carriers in Adams county will enjoy a vacation on Thanksgiving day, orders to that effect having been received by the postmasters of the county from the head of the department at Washington, D. C- The postmaster general directs that no deliveries be made on the rural free delivery routes on that day, but patrons can cal] at the postoffioes and receive their mail on that day. Thanksgiving day is one of the few vacations which the rural carriers are given to observe. They receive an order each year to this effect.—Another crowd who are anxiously anticipating the occasion is the school children as they will have a holiday from Wednesday evening until the following Monday.

BOX OF CASH To Be Given Away as Advertisement Schafer Hardware Company Have New Scheme—Amount Looks Bit The Schafer Hardware company has a new advertising scheme that I promises to cause some interest : when the proper time comes. They | have a glass box, about a foot ! square, in which are a number of greenbacks, one and five dollar bills. Just how much money the box contains no one knows save the members of the firm who put it .there. It looks like a million dollars, especially to one who is jingling two dimes and a Canadian penny in his pocket. Anyway its a sufficient amount to make a presentable roll. The box is locked and there are but two keys in the world that will unlock it. The plan is to give everyone making n cash purchase a key for every dollar he spends, and no one knows the right keys, as their are no distinguishing marks. The contest closes February 10th and any one holding a key has the privilege to come into the store within the next two weeks and try same. The two persons who hold the lucky keys divide the cash. The money will be given them February 22.

FIDDLER’S CONTEST Annual Event to Occur at Montpelier Next Week. — Hon. Levi'Mook has received and is distributing about the city programs for an old fiddlers' contest, to be given in the opera house at Montpelier on Wednesday evening, Nov. 17. The affair is to be given for the benefit of the G. A. R. of that city, and a big crowd is anticipated. No fiddler can enter in more than three of the contests. Prizes will be given for the tallest fiddler, the shortest, the fattest, leanest, ugliest, oldest and the ones who best play the following tunes: "Irish Washerwoman,” "Leather Breeches," "Pop Goes the Weasel,” "Bull Pup Hornpipe," "Hell on the Wabash," "Old Dan Tucker," "Grey Eagle,” "Arkansaw Traveler," "Devil's Dream "Bummer's Reel" "Cincinnati Hornpipe”’ and "Fishers Hornpipe." In addition to these there will tie a prize offered to the best lady fiddler and to the best olog dancer.—Bluffton Banner.

HEATING PLANT Concern Figuring on Coming Here Central Hot Water Plant Costing SIOO,OOO May be Built tn Decatur. We are reliably informed that a big corporation is considering the proposition of constructing a <IOO,OOO central hot water heating plant in Decatur, and will probably do so within the next few months. Business houses and public buildings will be heated by this central plant at a figure far below the cost by the present method of heating one’s own house. Such plants are being successfully operated at Peru, Van Wert, Deleware and various other places. Our informant says a proposition may be made to Decatur within a few days, and if a i franchise can be secured the concern will come. Besides settling the heat question such a plant would be a good industry for Decatur, requiring considerable help in the way of labor and adding to the convenience and appearance of the city. We may have some real news on this subject shortly.

MANY APPLY Rural Route Carriers’ Examination Held Today at Central School Building— Twenty-seven Applicants.

Twenty-seven men from all sections of Adams county were today busily engaged in trying the examination and answering questions to meet the requirements that are deemed necessary by Uncle Sam to become a rural route mail carrier. The examination was conducted by Postmaster Brittson and M. A. Frisinger, secretary of the examination board and was held at the Central school building. It is not known as yet how many routes will be established, but in all probability five more will tie started from this city, and some of the twenty-seven must fail. Who the lucky members are will not be decided upon for some time as the papers must all be forwarded to Washington, D. C., where they are graded and the best grades 'are the men that will be chosen.

RESTAURANT OPENS

Fisher i Schelman In Charge of the Peoples Restaurant. The Peoples' restaurant opened today, and Fisher & Soheiman, the new proprietors, have been busy welcoming their many friends. They will conduct an up to date place of business, and solicit a share of your patronage. The proprietors, Amos Fisher and John Scheiman arc both well known and will succeed in tnis venture. They have secured the services of John Edington, who has charge of the bakery department. They will servo meals and lunch, and will serve them right.

NUMBER 261

A NEW FIRM Real Estate Firm Opened by Well Known Young Men. A new real estate firm was launched in Decatur this morning, the firm name being Reppert, Litterer & Fruchte. The first member of the firm is the well known Auctioneer Col. Fred Reppert and the two latter includes the popular young lawyers who recently opened an office here. Each memtier of the firm is a hustler, active, energetic and thoroughly business-like, and their future success is assured. In another column appears their first advertisement, in which they ask you to list your property with them lif you want it sold or rented. Their announcements will appear ! from time to time, and, their friends know they will succeed. Their ' office is over M. Burns’ harness store.

W. R. C. INSPECTOR Miss Premer Visits Local Lodge Accompanied By Geneva Ladies—An Enjoyable and Profitable Meeting. Miss Preme, district inspector of the \A oman’s Relief Corps, was in the city last evening, and her visit was a pleasant one for the order. She was accompanied by a crowd of Geneva ladies, members of the lodge, among whom were Mesdames Watson, Hale, Mason, McCollum, Veeley, Kelley, Barrett Brayton, McKissic Fenstler,Heffner, Briggs, Polen and Misses Martin. Burke and Connor. A big supper was served at the hall, the guests arriving at 3:17 over the G. R. & I. Immediately after the feast Miss Premer began the inspection work, and her report of the local lodge will be a very favorable one. After the work the visiting as well as the home ladies gave drills, and their work was highly praised by Miss Premer. The meeting was a pleasant and profitable one.

' A GOOD SEASON Canning Company at Willshirt Well Pleased With First Year. ) i The Willshire Canning company have closed their factory for his this season. The last two weeks they huve been canning pumpkins, although not running a full time, on account of not getting the stuff, they succeeded in canning 10,000 cans of that article. The present season was not a very favorable one for this company, and it is claimed that only about half a season's run was made, but it has been demonstrated that this institution is a good one for the town and country, and efforts will lie made to secure contracts for a much larger acreage of corn, tomatoes and other pro ducts next year. The quality of the pack this year was excellent, proving that in their processor, Chas. Nachbauer, they have a man who thoroughly understands his busines and is worthy of the position he holds. The secretary of the company, E. Brown, by his work the ]>ast season, has proven that he is is entitled to the full confidence of the stockholders, whose interests he was ever wathcful of. Friday night the floor in that part of the factory used as a stock room gave way. The extent of damage done has not been ascertained yet, but it is thought the damage is only to the building. A new and substantial stock room will tie built at once and the stock moved into it. —Willshire Herald.*