Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 11, Decatur, Adams County, 12 January 1907 — Page 1

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IT CLOSED TODAY Annaal Poultry Event is Over ' - WAS A MOST SUCCESSFUL EVENT Prizes Awarded Satisfactorily—Silver . Cups as Trophies for the Four Winners. gL 5 ‘ - • "*■ Adams County Poultry show i Caine to a close today, after a most successful run of five days, during which time hundreds of people looked the birds over and pronounced their verdict, and during which time something like seven hundred birds were scored by Judge Hathaway of Madison, O. That the show was a success, is beyond argument as it far exceeded the expectations of the officials in charge and demonstrated to them that it is the desire of the citizens that the show should continue. The show was the largest that has been held in the state so far and according to Judge Hathaway, was one of the largest shows that he had ever acted in the capacity of judge for and he heartily congratulated the management upon the manner in which they handle the same, especially upon the good feeling that existed between the contestants. as generally some ill-feeling crops out in a public show of this description. and it was due to good management that harmony prevailed. The management could not have handled any more birds and did justice to the entries, as the hall was packed to the utmost. ■ The scoring of all the birds was "finished late last evening and the ribbons were immediately put on the coops by the committee who had this part of the show in charge, and at noon today many of the entries had been crated up and shipped to their ‘/respective destinations, while others wifi be held over until Monday or until their owners call for them. K The management was busily engaged all day in paying up the premiums and settling with every person who 4/ secured a prize and when everything is closed up, the show will have a nice margin to work on next year, the encouragement afforded the m mbers of the show means that a far better show will be given next season and that it will be given on a much larger scale than the one that has just Qfosed. The committee in charge will keep their eyes open for larger and more spacious quarters and the accommodations promise to be much better. In this respect, however, the management will have to do some tall ■ hustling as everything was carried Continued on Page 2.

SECURES A PLUM Miss Bertha Hart as a I Stenographer | IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Begins Duties Monday Noon and Continues Sixy-One Days—A Valuable Experience. Miss Bertha C. Hart of this city, clerk In the law office of Peterson & Moran, has been selected as a stenographer in the Indiana house of representatives. She received a message to that effect last night and alter considering the same until this morning decided to accept. She WIU lea ' ® Indianapolis tomorrow and wi gin her duties at the capitol Monday noon The house very graciously allowed the Democratic mem era select three of the house ste “°® ers and through the efforts io sentative Vizard ano bena " ‘ ’ one of the plums fell to Mis „ The position is good for S . days at five dollars per and pience will be a valuable one foi Miss Hart. Her Decatur friends a y ■ are numerous, certainly congratulate Miss Bertha. Her principal duties will be the copying of bills on tu • er at which work she is WP* curate.

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DEEDS HAVE BEEN RETURNED Portland People Say Traction Line Won’t Go There. The Inspectors in the various precincts in Wayne and Bear Creek townships for railroad subsidy election held on Wednesday met at 10 a. m. Thursday in the county auditor's office for the purpose of canvassing the vote. The auditor acted as clerk of the board. The official canvass showed no change in the figures already given. That the officials of the road were in earnest in their statement that the defeat of the subsidy meant the loss of the road, is shown by the fact that on Thursday, they orderd the return to the property owners, of the deeds for rights of way, that had been made and deposited In various banks along the proposed route, subject to delivery upon payment of the agreed price. The railroad company had put up a bond to guarantee the payment of the expenses of the election and the money for this purpose will soon be forthcoming from them.—Portland Commer-cial-Review.

PURCHASE RELEASE Boston American Now Owns Railing WILL BE A BIG LEAGUER He Receives News From Manager Gardner of Texas That He Has Been Sold. Tom Railing, the pride of Dec.iti:r. Wills! ‘»e and Bluffton, . nd th? hero of nm.>y hard base bell battles can now be hailed as a big leaguer, as he is a member of th? ton Am- r-au base ball team of lie Am erican league. This news was received by Tom yesterday when he recelvod a letter from Joe Gardner of the Diilas, Texas,] league, informing him that he had sold his release to the Boston American team and that he would be asked to report some time early in March for the southern training trip. This news was vouched for when Railing received a telegram from the Boston Herald, the leading sporting paper of the beantown, asking Tom to forward his photograph and a full history of his base ball career, thus fully conveying the fact that the Boston team had secured his services. In an inerview with Tom this morning, he stated that he was indeed glad of the opportunity to break into fast company and that if he was given half a show he would make good, as hfe was aware that the greatest opportunity of his life had presented itself. There is no argument to the fact that in Tom, the Boston people have secured the strongest pitcher in the state of Indiana, and not only this, but one of the best hitters in the state. Tom’s physique is perfect and he has all he essential things that go to make up a star ball player. “Chick" Stahl, the manager of the Boston team, who resides in Fort Wayne, is expected to come to this city some time next week and secure Railing’s signature to a contract, which will bind him to the Boston people. That Tom will be in the big league will bo hailed with joy among his friends and they will all pull for his success. FREE SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED Opportunity for Women Interested in Farm Work. Mrs. D. E. Studabaker, president of the Woman's Auxiliary, asks us to again remind our readers that this county is entitled to two scholarships in any of the agricultural courses at the Purdue University, the term to begin January 21st. This is a valuable opportunity for young women interested in agricultural work and if you can take the course for very little expense. If interested, write or call on Mrs. D. E. Stsdabaker, Decatur. She has the necessary application and can furnish any desired information. o A handsome baby girl made its app?arance this morning at the home of I.'. and Mrs. Phillip Macklin on Market street and Phil is busily engaged in passing out the cigars to his many friends in honor of the event. Both mother and babe are doing well.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday Evening January 12, 1907.

THE LEGISLATURE Senator Tyndall Introduced Three Bills ■ • •• SENATORS BY A POPULAR VOTE An Anti-Trust Bill Has Already Been Presented—Adjourned Until Next Monday. Wilbur B. Hays, worthy farmer of Worthington, Green county, introduced bill No. 1. It is a bill which hits straight from the shoulder and provides that no saloon may be licensed outside the corporate limits of a city. At the opening session Senator Tyndall introduced three bills, as follows: Amending the highway law, in cases where improvements are small. Roads. Allowing each member of the county council $3 a day and 5 cents a mile traveling expenses. County and Township business. Allowing each member of the county council $2 a day in making county lines. County and Township business. A senate concurrent resolution, setting forth the declaration that the General Assembly of the State of Indiana favors the election of United States senators by popular vote and proposing that Indiana join with other states similarly inclined, in requesting that a convention be called for the purpose of considering an amnedment to the constitution of the United States, was offered yesterday by Senator Slack. Senator Martin M. Hugg of Marion county, yesterday introduced in the senate an anti-trust bill. It is entitled a bill for an act to protect trade and commerce against unlawful restraints and monopolies, providing penalties and forfeitures for any violation of its provisions, authorizing certain courts to grant writs of injunction and prohibition, forbidding the violation of its provisions, defining the duties of prosecuting attorneys and the attorney general of this state with reference thereto. WAS WELL KNOWN Noah Sheets a Pioneer of the County BORN AND REARED IN ADAMS His Death Occurred Yesterday Afternoon, Causing Deep Sorrow For Many. Noah Sheets, one of the best known citizens of Adams county and one of the most popular citizens of Root township, died yesterday afternoon at his home at two thirty o’clock after an illness of two weeks’ duration, death resulting from pneumonia. Mr. Sheets was born in Root township iu the year 1843, where he was reared to manhood and continued to make his home until his demise. He was a prosperous farmer and was admired by all and his friends were innumerable, which alone speaks volumes for him. He took charge of the home place soon after the death of his parents and it was there that he continued in the simple farm life. The funeral services will be held Monday morning at ten o’clock at the Mt. Pleasant church. Rev. Daugherty officiating and interment will be made in the Reynolds cemetery. He leaves a wife, several children and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. WAS SEVERtLY BURNER Girt Reynolds had his hand severely burned this morning while taking a roaster out of the oven. While the burn is not such that will require medical attention yet it is quite severe and he will be unable to use bis hand for some time.

SURPRISE AT TUMBLESON HOME Neighbors Plan and Execute a Very Happy Event. On Thursday evening, January 10, the neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jams Tumbleson, residing south of the Washington church, gathered and suprised them at their home. A very delightful time was enjoyed by all present. The evening was spent in games and lively jokes and pulling taffy. Mr. and Mrs. Tumbleson proved themselves successful entertainers. Those present were: C. B. Poling and family, J. Barnhart and family, Jacob Johnson and family, A. Schnepp and family, Frank Brelner and family, Lewis Miller and family, Fred Wadkins and family, F. Kiefer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sovine, John Nelson and wife, Mrs. G. Mallonee, Misses Elsie Andrews, Mary Elzey, Sadie Crist, Messrs. Ebe Engle, Clay Engle, George Wolfe, Albert and Floyd Buckmaster. Mr. Tumbleson and family will soon move out of the neighborhood. ANNUAL REPORT

Clerk Sends Statistics to the Bureau SHOWS THE BUSINESS FOR 1906 Fewer Civil Suits Filed But More Criminal Cases Than in the Year Previous. The annual report from the county clerk to the bureau of statistics, has been completed. It shows that in Adams county during the year 1906. civil cases to the number of 212 were filed and 200 disposed of. Twenty-one letters of administration were issued, seventeen guardianships, seven foreclosure decrees, six sheriff sales, seven people were adjudged of unsound mind and 213 marriage licenses were issued. Two people declared their intention of becoming U. S. citizens, one from Germany and one from Switzerland; and six were naturalized, one from Germany and five from Switzerland. Seventeen divorces were granted, thirteen to the wife and four to the husband. Os this number two were for abandonment, three for adultery, one for criminal conviction, eight for cruel treatment and three for drunkenness. 112 criminal cases were filed and ninety-four were disposed of and dismissed. Convictions in criminal cases were as follows: Felonies, nine; misdemeanors, twenty-four; violation of liquor law, eighteen; assault and battery, five; burglary, one; forgery, two, and larceny, six. Compared with the previous year, there were twentysix less civil cases filed and fifty-two more criminal suits. _ o TILLMAN SCORES PRESIDENT Emotional Outburst by the Famous Southern Senator. Washington, Jan. 12. —The president’s action in dismissing the Brownsville men was referred to as “nothing more than lynching in the bitterest denunciation of a president ever made, by Senator Tillman on the floor of the senate today. In a voice heavy with emotion, he charged the president with having revived the race issue and bringing about conditions worse than those of 1861. After quoting the president's Brownsville message, in which he declared each man should be dealt with according to his merits and not his color, Tillman shouted: “Is the president ready to live up to his own’ theory and have his children marry men and women of other races? Would he accept as a daughter-in-law an Indian, or Chinese or negress? This would only be in accord with the doctrine of his message.” Q HAS ACCEPTED A NEW POSITION James P. Haefling, county clerk-elect has accepted a position with the Kirsch & Sellemeyer Lumber company and will begin his duties in a few days, as soon as he has closed up some important affairs with the Loch, Dirkson & Co. receivership. He will assist in the office and about the yard and will prove a valuable man. His employment, of course, will continue only until next November, when he begins his official duties,

COURT HOUSE NEWS Mechanics Lien Case Filed Today TERM CLOSES NEXT WEEK Two Weeks Vacation Precedes the February Term—Other Official News. Attorney J. W. Teeple filed a new case, entitled William B. Teeple vs. . Mary E. Wright, complaint to fore-] close mechanics lien, demand $195. The lien was filed for the construction of a dwelling house on the defendant’s land in Kirkland township. Old Adams County Bank vs. William E. Smith et al., note, demand $l5O, default of all defendants except Sprague and Haefling. Charles D. Porter vs. Arlie Carpenter and William J. Heeler, rental and contract, demand $2,000, separate answer in four paragraphs filed by Heeter, rule to reply, Attorneys D. D. Heller and C. J. Lutz argued some law questions, arising from a contest of the administrator’s report in the Iva Roebuck estate. No action was taken by the court. Next week is the closing one of the November term .which has been a rather busy one. Following a two weeks’ vacation the February term begins on January 28. That will really be an eighteen week session, as there is no vacation between the February and April terms. o IN A SOCIAL WAY Much Doing in Society and Lodges THE BEN HURS INSTALLATION Occurred Last Evening—A Dinner Party for Mrs. Morrison —Many Other Events. BY PEARL BURDG. Mrs Nachtrieb entertained the Ladies’ Mite Society of the Methodist church yesterday afternoon. There was no program, just the regular meeting being held. An unusually large crowd was present.

Miss Besise Parker of Canada, arrived in the city today to be the guest of Mrs and Mrs. Lutz and daughter, at their home at Brookside Farm, for a couple of weeks. At the regular business meeting of the Ben Hurs last evening, the following officers were installed: Chief, L. L. Baumgartner; past chief, Morris Hay; judge, Lettie Shamp; teacher, Mrs. Noah Weis; scribe, Mary V. Dailey; keeper of tribute, L. J. Peoples; captain, E. M. Peoples; guide, Adam Weis; master of C., C. J. Weaver; Rabbi Joseph, O. Sprunger; Ben Hur, Curtis Barkley; mother of Hur, Mary Artman; tirzah, Miss Iva Teeple. During the last six months, eighteen new members have been taken in and at present three applications are accepted for next Friday night. The Eastern Stars had their regular monthly meeting last evening. No business of importance was transacted. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hower of North Seventh street will entertain this noon at a twelve o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs. Skelton and Miss McFerran of Fort Wayne, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hower. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hower, on West Monroe street, occurred a delightfu levening party last evening, in compliment to their guests, Mrs. Skelton and Miss McFerran of Fort Wayne, and Mrs. Shanks of Dodge City, Kansas. Mrs. Hower showed her ability in decorating for the rooms were artistically draped in the Continued cn Page 2.

SOME ROWDY BOYS AT CHURCH Complaints are Filed by Attendants at Hopkins’ Services. It has been reported to us that a crowd of boys and young men attend the Hopkins’ revival services in the Morrison building each evening for the sole purpose of having fun and causing a disturbance. This is wrong and the boys should realize that each time they commit such an offense they are liable to arrest. Disturbing any public meeting is a misdemeanor, punishable by fine and imprisonment. A place of worship is certainly the wrong place for “fun,” especially of the rowdy kind. It is only fair to state that Rev. Hopkins has not requested this article, but others who attend his meetings with an earnest purpose in view and they may give no further warning. o B. B. OINTMENT Burdge Bros’ Secure Trade Mark Copyright A GROWING MEDICINE CONCERN 5 ... Burdg Bros. Find Great Demand for Their Goods. «■ ■ U’ A concern which is located in Decatur and which is growing in proportions at such a rate that it promises 'to be a splendid one, is the Burdg Bros., manufacturers of B. B. Ointment, B. B. Cream and B. B. Hair tonic. Yesterday they received from the patent office at Washington the copyright of their trade mark. The principal product manufactured by

Burdg Bros., is their ointment, a preparation already famous in this state and portions of Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. This is an ointment guaranteed to cure moist eczema, barber’s tch or any kind of skin eruption. It was accidentally discovered by Al Burdg, the well known barber, a quarter of a century ago. He has used it ever since, but only began the sale a few years ago. Whenever used, a new friend is made and from now on the B. B. goods will be pushed extensively. Already such concerns as the Fort Wayne Drug Co., Indianapolis Drug Co., and others are jobbing the goods. A conclusive proof of their merits. The preparations are manufactured in the rooms over the Burdg barber shop and you may expect to hear of the growth of this institution. While Mr. Burdg is the founder of the concern all business is transacted under the firm name of Burdg Bros., including his four sons. o GOVERNMENT GRAIN INSPECTION Indiana Senators Saved the Senate Bill, Limiting Hours of Railway Employees. Washington, Jan. 12. —Representative Watson has put in a bill providing for the Government inspection of grain. A bill similar to the one just introduced was introduced last session and hearings on it were had. The department of agriculture favors such legislation. Washington, Jan. 12. —Vice President Fairbanks and the two Indiana senators came to the rescue of Senator La Follette at an opportune time yesterday afternoon and made it possible for him to get through the senate the bill limiting tne number of hours railway employees may work in one day. It was clearly the purpose of certain senators to defeat the bill. Their plan was to have it recommitted. The vice president refused to entertain a motion to reconsider and by this ruling brought the bill squarely before the senate. When brought face to face with the question of passing or defeating the hill the senators elected to vote for it. o James H. Stone celebrated his sev-enty-first birthday anniversary with a dinner party today. Those present were Daniel Welty, A. J. Beery and wife., Samuel B. Beavers and wife, Rachael Beavers and Miss Della May.

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