Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 106, Decatur, Adams County, 30 April 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 106

THE HOOSIER STATE Presented Many Proposal of Marriage FOR THE SPOKANE WOMAN ■■ ■ II Who Advertised Recently for a Man on Probation—Pioneer Indiana Fighter Dead. Spokane, Wash., April 30. —Mrs. May Dunbar, a wealthy young widow, operating a ranch In the St. Maries valley, east of Spokane, who wrote to deputy sheriff Hicks, of Shoshone county, Ida., some time ago, also announced publicly that she wants a husband and would be willing to accept a man from the county jail, provided he will undergo a probation term of six months on her uncle's farm, has received letters, containing proposals, from various parts of the country, 175 of them coming from Indiana. J. C. F. Wheeler, 909 Park street, Vincennes, Ind., who says he is spokesman for the Hoosier delegation, says he will provide a good husband for $25, “or,” he adds, “if the woman has no red hair or a temper, I might take her myself, as my heart has never thumped for any woman; never hugged a woman in my life and the older I get the more I want to.” Spokane, Wash., April 30. —Samuel Johnson, pioneer and Indiana fighter, for 46 years a resident of the Walla Walla valley, south west of Spokane, died of heart disease yesterday. He was 86 years of age. Johnson freighted in the early days between Walla Walla. Wash., and Boise. Ida. Ke ■crossed the plains with an ox team in 1850, making the journey from south-1 ern Illinois to the Dallas, Ore., in four months. When the Indian Cayuse war broke out in 1855 and 1856 he entered the service with the Oregon volunteers as wegonmaster, and continued until the close of hostilities. He was afterward assistant wagonmaster for the federal government in the Indian department, and was present at the signing of the treaty between Stevens and Chiefs Joseph and Kamiackan, the scene of the noteworthy event being on Mill creek, seven miles above Walla Walla. o— UNIQUE LETTERS Owned by John Niblick of this City WRITTEN OVER SIXTY YEARS AGO From His Grandfather to His FatherNo Envelopes or Stamps Were Used at That Time. John Niblick, while looking through the safe at the Niblick & Co. store this morning came across two letters dated back in the forties, one of which was written by Mr. Niblick s grandfather, John Niblick senior, to Jesse Niblick, his son. This letter was written in 1846 and at that time envelopes were not used, but the paper upon which the letter was written

was folded and sealed with sealing wax. Five cents was the charge of sending this missive from Freeport., Ohio, to this place and instead of using a stamp, the figure five was writ ten in the upper right hand corner to designate the amount that was paid The other letter was written in 1842. bearing practically the same chara*. teristics as the former, and to the people of today they appear unique. Mr. John Niblick prizes these letters very highly and keeps them locked in the big safe at the store. The name Niblick, was originated some sixty years ago, when the name ° the Niblick ancstors, which was Niblock, was changed. By using the letter i instead of o, making the name easier to pronounce and it is though, that for this reason it was changed. Manager Stoneburner, of the P' e torlum, has scured the service of M.ss Agnes Radamacker to sing this even ing at the show. Miss Radamacker has a beautiful voice and her singing will no doubt please all who hear her.

SEVERE STORM LAST NIGHT. Lightning Was Sharp, But Did Little Damage. The season of storms seems to be at hand and the one of last evening was certainly a lively starter. Thunder and lightning played an important part, and although it kept up for two hours or more, but little damage has been reported. One terrific bolt of lightning at six o’clock frightened many people. A number of telephones and electric lights blew out and the linemen were kept busy today repairing. The lightning struck the rods on banker C S. Niblick’s house on Third street, but did no damage other than badly frightening the family. Rain fell in torrents and several hard showers followed during the night. A cold wave followed the rain and fair weather is promised for tomorrow. — FROM THE CAPITOL Many Letters Reaching the White House SALARIES ARE READJUSTED Rumor That Root May Leave the Cabinet—Congressman Making Hast e to Stand by Roosevelt. Washington, April 30. —The president was greatly delighted on his return to the executive office to find that during his absence many telegrams and letters had come in approving his letter dealing with the Moyer-Haywood incident. It was announced that these communications of approval come from every section of the country. They are, as a rule, from employers of labor. It was said that comparatively few letters have been received from labor leaders or organizations since the letter of last week was published. The labor organizations that were demanding an explanation from the president as to the expression “undesirable citizens” appear to understand that the letter addressed to the Chicago labor leader must be taken as a general answer to all labor organizations. Some intimations have reached the White House that the “undesirable citizens" incident will be carried into politics at the earnest opportunity by the labor leaders. Apparently the White House is not worried over the prospect of a further clash with the representatives of organized labor

Washington, April 30. —It is announced at the postoffice department that about four-fifths of the rural carriers in Indiana will receive the maximum salary of S9OO under the readjustment of pay to take effect July 1. Every man who carries a full route — a route of twenty-four miles or over — will receive the maximum pay. In the reorganization of the service now going on it is the policy of the department to make every route at least twenty-four miles long, if possible. The pay for routes under the standard will be graded as follows: 22 to 24 miles, $864; 20 to 22 mils, $810; 18 to 20 miles, $720; 16 to 18 miles, $630; 14 to 16 miles. $540; 12 to 14 miles, $504; 10 to 12 miles, $468; 8 to 10 miles, $432; 6 to 8 miles, $396. Washington, April 30.—Several Eastern newspapers repeat the story started several days ago that Secretary Root is preparing to leave the cabinet. It is asserted that the secretary finds himself out of touch and out of sympathy with the administration. Mr. Root is in New York state at the bedside pf a brother, who is ill, but his closest friends here say there is not the slightest foundation for the report. It may be true that the secretary is not as happy in his position as he might be, but if he has any thought of resigning he has kept his intentions carefully concealed from -the other members of the cabinet. The story is thoroughly discredited in administration circles. Washington, April 30.—That members of congress will make haste to "swear in" for president Roosevelt and his plans for the next national convention. rather than lose the patronage thev have controlled was shown today when representative Walter P. Brownlow, of Tennessee, came to the capital and gave out an interview, declaring for Roosevelt for a third term. Several weeks ago a report reached the White House that Brownlow was “off," and forthwith steps were taken to deprive him of patronage.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday, Evening, April 30, 1907.

FIRE PROTECTION Question to be Argued Before Council A LESSON FROM MARKLE FIRE They Voted the Proposition Down and Now Face a Loss of About $75,000. The loss caused by the terrible fire at Markle Saturday was $75,000, with about one-third that amount insurance. Had the town had any kind of a fire department the loss would have been a very small one. The little town feels very keenly the blow and more so, because they absolutely refused to safeguard themselves with fire protection when warned to do so. Speaking of the facts, the Huntington NewsDemocrat said: It will be a long time until Markle recovers from the blow struck by the flames of last Saturday, but the majority of the property owners are putting aside their grief and looking on the brighter side. Julius Yoos had a contractor on the ground this morning making plans to begin rebuilding at once and other property owners in the devasted district are planning to follow the example of Mr. Yoos. Little did the citizens of Markle realize the great danger of a conflagration when they voted down the fire protection plan three years ago. It was proposed that the town be equipped with fire fighting apparatus and it was left to a vote. The plan was defeated by seventy per cent of the people voting against the town board expending the money for the fire fighting machinery. Now the same people are brought face to face _wjth the real necessity of some kind of equipment and watching the work of the Huntington department, although crippled by a mishap, the citizens of Markle realize the absolute necessity of more fire protection. The presence of the Huntington fire department was the only salvation for the town. Had the department been delayed fifteen minutes, the blaze would have been raging over the north side of town and the whole residence district would have suffered. By plunging into the flames and smoke and keeping the streams of water on the fronts of the store on the north side of the street, the department and the bucket brigades were able to save the residence portion of the town. Decatur citizens, move now. The question of fire protection will jome up before the city council tonight and they should act. Remember the old, true adage, “Don’t lock the stable after the horse is stolen." That's what Markle did. That's what Decatur may do. A letter from the state insurance board will be presented with other arguments to the council, showing that a reduction in insurance rates can thus be secured and the money thus spent for protection will be returned to us in the saving. Don't put it off.

MADE A GOOD RUNNING CATCH Eugene French, of Bluffton Caught Child as it Fell From Roof. Bluffton, Ind., April 30.—Eugene French, a laborer, made a running catch yesterday afternoon of a human “fly ball" that probably saved the life of the little two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Schorey. As he was walking down Wabash street, opposite the W. H. Masterson home he saw the Schorey baby crawl out of an upstairs window and start to crawl out upon the sloping roof of the front porch. The child's sister tried to catch him. but he was too quick for her and scrambled beyond her reach. Then be began to slip toward the edge, and Mr. French yelled to him to stop, but the child was having too good a time to heed him. As tried to turn on the roof it lost its hold and started to roll toward the edge. Mr. French had started across the street when he first saw the danger and got under the edge of the porch just in time to catch the baby in his arms as it fell. The baby did not receive even a scratch. o— BARGE ENGINEER DIED A HERO New York, April 30.—Sticking bravely to his post and crowding on every ounce of steam to land the crew on the wharf before the NewYork Central barge sank, engineer Hayes went to the bottom with his boat today and died a hero.

BRICK STREETS ARE THE BEST Asphalt is Tabooed by the Muncie Board of Works. “Brick pavements for thoroughfares where travel is excessively heavy; improved macadam for streets in the residence district; asphalt and bitulithic tabooed." That is the gist of opinion reached by the board of public works of Muncie after an investigation of street pavements in a number of Indiana cities. That bithulithic pavement for the streets is not a great success and that practically all cities of northern Indiana are adopting brick as the best material for streets where the traffic is heavy, were two things which were brought to the attention of the city officers.—Muncie Press. ANOTHER DEATH Mrs. John C. Cowan Died this Morning „— - • BEEN ILL FOR MANY YEARS The Funeral Will Occur Thursday Morning With Interment in Mt. Taber Cemetery.

Mrs. John C. Cowan, a well known woman residing near Pleasant Mills, died this morning at an early hour, after an illness of several years duration, death resulting from chronic troubles. She w-as fifty-six years old and was raised in St. Marys township, her maiden name having been Amy Dailey. She was well known in this city and was beloved and held in high esteem by all who came in touch with her and her many kind acts and deeds of charity will be sadly missed. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at ten o’clock, sun time, at the home, and interment will be made in the Mt. Taber cemetery. She leaves a husband, several children and a host of relatives to mourn their loss. 0 Work on the Henry Schulte new residence on Fourth street is progressing in nice shape and in a few days the carpenters will start to work and push the building to completion as rapidly as possible. o HAS DISAPPEARED Frank Trim Leaves Home and Business MANY CREDITORS ARE SORRY Well Known Saloon Keeper Absent and His Place is in Charge of Attorneys. Frank Trim, who for the past eight months, has been running a saloon on Monroe street, has mysteriously disappeared and has left in his wake many creditors who would be more than pleased to learn of his whereabouts. Trim left last Wednesday presumably to go to Ft. Wayne, but after several days had elapsed and no Frank shelved up for duty at his place of business, his many friends began to mistrust that something was wrong and it began to be whispered around that he had left for good. That he has left for good since an examination was made by Attorneys Peterson and Moran, who have been placed in charge of the business is now an assured fact, as it has come to light that he had purchased several thousand dollars wo;th of goods during his time in business and has so far failed to make any payment on any of his purchases. Those who were in close touch with his business say he was doing w-ell and had worked up a magnificent trade, and seemed to be making money, which he must have been storing away to take this little vacation. Trim left his home without informing his wife w’here he was going and left without making any provision for them whatever. Where he has gone no one Is able to state, as he left not the slightest, clew, although a number of his creditors would give much to know where to lay (hands on him.

SOCIETY DOINGS Mr.andMrs.Fred Boehnke Surprised EVENT AT THE BRYSON HOME Old Music Club Entertained in Honor of Mrs. Doty—Missionary Society Meeting Tonight. > Mr. and Mrs. Boehnke, of north Second street, were the pleasant victims of a surprise last evening given in compliment of their tenth wedding anniversary. The guests met at the home of Mrs. A. P. Beatty, with a piece of tinware which was presented to Mrs, Boehnke, as it was the tin anniversary. Several games occupied the evenings program consisting of Hot Potatoes and similar games, after which a delicious two-course luncheon was served by the hostess. The guests numbered twenty. Mrs. Jeff Bryson proved a very charming hostess last evening at an evening party given at her home on Fifth street in complimeht of Mrs. Charles Doty, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, who was formerly the president of the music club, which was organized about fifteen years ago, and the charter members who are still in the city are as follows; L. G. Ellingham, John Niblick, C. S. Walters, P. B. Thomas, R. R. Allison, D. M. Hensley, J. S. Peterson, Jeff Bryson. A musical program was successfully carried through with by each member of the club, either by rendering a vocal or instrumental selection, after which an elaborate three-course luncheon was served. The guests were: Mesdames Daughtrey, Roy Archbold, Ella Bell, Daniel Sprang, Calvin Millier, Geo. Flanders, W. A. Lower, John H. Heller, W. H. Nachtrieb, John S. Peterson, and the members of the club. Tonight the Ladies Missionary Society will give an excellent program at the parlors of the Presbyterian church. All are invited to attend. After the program there will be a reception and the public is invited. A pleasant surprise at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Smith on their eleven year old son, Burton. The afternoon was spent in pulling taffy and other amusements. Refreshments were served at a late hour. All those present were Helen Petty, Ewel Smith, Ralph Smith, Leota Reed, Mary Labrun, Irene Lubrun. Ray Lubrun,Jessie McClure, Choucie Hill, Eva Hill. All wishing Burton many more such happy events. Saturday evening, in honor of the birthday of Miss Emma Kline, a number of young people gathered at her home near Vera Cruz to spend the evening and surprise her. Those in the party were Dessie Mosure, Orilla Heche, Dessie Spade, Bertha Betz, of Bluffton; Ruth Rolli, Mary Kline, Duff Markley, Henry Kline, Zera David, of Decatur; Roland Heche Fred Liniger, Alfred Birod. Maurice Rolli, Martin Lobsiger, Ernest Baumgardner, Herman Brenninger, Harry Lobsiger, Elmer Baumgartner, Lloyd Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Huffman, of Vera Cruz, and Master Paul Hoffman. —o PRESIDENT TO PARDON CONVICT Who Escaped From Prison and Became a Good Citizen. Washington, D. C-, April 30—President Roosevelt has decided to exercise executive clemency in the case of William January, a convict who escaped nine years ago from the Leavenworth penitentiary and who was arrested recently in Kansas City, where he had become a respected citizen. It was announced today that the president would either pardon him outright or commute the sentence so it will end at once. — o— WEDS PROPPED UP IN BED. Young Actress Didn’t Want Wedding Day Postponed. Peru. Ind.. April 30.—Undaunted by the fact that she is very ill with typhoid fever, Miss Ruby Kissaman was propped up in bed this morning and wedded to Mr. Henry Hayes, by the Catholic priest. Both are members of the Dora Woodruff stock company. The young woman is very sick, but didn’t want her wedding day postponed, believing in the old "hoodoo.”

LEMUEL WORMCASTLE IS DEAD The End Came Yesterday Afternoon at St. Joseph Hospital. Lemuel Wormcastel, aged seventyfour years, died at 1:30 o’clock Monday afternoon of apoplexy at St. Joseph’s hospital. Three weeks ago he had sustained a slight attack and a more serious attack followed yesterday. He is survived by three sons — David, Joseph and Hugh Wormcastle. He had lived in Allen conuty for a number of years near Monroeville, and only recently moved to Fort Wayne, making his home with his son Hugh. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 o’clock from the residence. The interment will be at Monroeville. —Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette. Mr. Wormcastle lived in this city for several years and was well known. AREISSUNGSTOCK German Building, Loan, Fund and Saving Ass’n DECATUR NEEDS NEW HOUSES This Company Offers a Splendid Opportunity and its Past History Proves the Investment Good. The German Building Loan Fund and Saving Association promises to be one of the busiest institutions in Decatur during the next year. Secretary F. M. Schirmeyer informs us that they are again issuing stock and a number have already received certificates. The stock in this old and tried concern is known to be first class and no doubt the sale will be all that is. desired. During this summer it will be absolutely necessary to build at least a hundred houses to accommodate the new arrivals in Decatur and any young man who owns a lot will make a good investment by going into the German and building a home. Every laborer, every man with family, every man who pays rent should take advantage of this opportunity to build a home and pay for it in monthly installments. In past years the German has aided in the building of more than 500 homes in Decatur and every deal has been entirely satisfactory, a reputation certainly worth much. Mr. Schirmeyer will gladly give you any information you may desire, if you want to either buy stock or borrow money. The assocation is able to care for all loans. They are safe, reliable, financially first class and will appreciate your patronage. J. T. Merryman is president, C. S. Niblick, treasurer and F. M. Schirmeyer, secretary. o ANOTHER WRECK ON G. R. & I. Occurred in the Yards at Fort Wayne —No One Hurt. While running at a moderate rate of speed approaching the Lafayette street crossing in the Pennsylvania yards shortly after eight o’clock Sunday evening, Grand Rapids & Indiana northbound train No. 3 ran into an open switch leading to a side track that was occupied by a freight train at the time. Before the engineer could apply the brakes the engine crashed into th rear of the caboose attached to the freight train, almost entirely demolishing it. None of the freight trainmen were in the caboose at the time, and the engineer and fireman on the passenger engine escaped injury. The caboose was telescoped and was hoisted in the air, covering the front portion of the engine and tearing off the outside trimmings and fittings. A yard engine was called and pulled the engine from the wreckage. It was so badly damaged that it was necessary to turn it in for repairs and another engine was pressed into service. The switch was left open owing to the negligence of the employes of the freight train, which had just pulled into the side track from the main track in order to permit the passenger train to pass. The force of the impact and the sudden jar and stop preclpated many of the passengers aboard the passenger train onto the floor and caused great excitement. Some suffered a few scratches as a result, but none were badly hurt. —Ft. Wayne News. o Miss Emily Wyatt went to Ft. Wayne this morning to make a short visit with her sister, Mrs. Burt Ault.

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COURT HOUSE NEWS Costs Retaxed in the Fronefield Case ACTION IN FRANCE-MILLER CASE Examination of Defendant Ordered for Today—lnventory Filed in the Lewis Estate. Malinda Fronefield vs. William Fronefield, in which a divorce was granted with judgment against the plaintiff for costs, a motion to retax costs was filed by the plaintiff on written reasons. Motion sustaned, and a part of the costs were charged to the defendant. Rachel Felty vs. Charles F. Felty et al. partition, report of commissioners filed and confirmed; Baumgartner allowed $13.00 and Neeley and Miller each $7.00. Ira F. France et al vs. Calvin Miller et al, suit on account and bond; demand $700; petition by plaintiff for an order to take examination of party defendant; ordered that Calvin Miller appear at the office of L. C. Deboss on Tuesday, April 30th, at nine o'clock a. m., and submit to an examination under oath. In the Lewis Evans estate an inventory was filed, showing his property to be less than SSOO. John C. Grandstaff, administrator of the Pauline Kerchner estate, filed an inventory and a petition to sell personal property at private sale and it was so ordered. J. L. Yaney has been appointed guardian for George W. Shaneberger, succeeding Jacob Bollenbacher, who resigned. Yancey filed bond in the sum of $1,500. o QUESTIONS OF FINANCE. The Baltimore Sun says “We spend $5,500,000 every year for baseball.” Who are “we?” The money is not spent in the broad sense. It stays here. It is merely kept in active circulation. The more baseball we have the less dormancy there is in finance. THERE WERE MANY Indiana Statistics on the Suicidal Mania

NOTACOLORED PERSON SUICIDED One Hundred and Eighty-Five Men and Women in Indiana Took Their Lives Last Year. Notwithstanding that there was a marked increase in crime in Indiana during the year 1906, suicidal mania had fewer victims than in 1905, or, in fact, during any year since 1902. The majority of the people who committed suicide in 1906 were white men. Not one colored man was reported as a suicide, while only two of the suicides were colored women. The total number of suicides was 185. Os this number 130 were white men and fifty-three were white women. According to the figures compiled'by Miss Stubbs, the coroners of Indiana were called upon to investigate the deaths of 1,842 persons. Os this number 70 were homicides, 185 were suicides, 802 were deaths by accident and 785 were deaths from natural causes. Os the homicides, 51 victims were white men, 9 were white women, 8 were colored men and 2 were colored women. Os the deaths by accident 647 were white men, 123 were white women and 32 were colored men. A singular fact in this connection is that not one colored woman met death by accident during .the year. Os the deaths from natural causes 448 of the victims were white men or boys, 235 were white women or girls, 56 were colored males and 46 were colored females. Clinton county reported seventeen sudden deaths. o— The K. of C. bowling team of tills city will bowl the K. of C. club of Ft. Wayne next Friday night at Ft. Wayne.