Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 116, Decatur, Adams County, 11 May 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 116

BOYS THAT WORE THE BLUE interesting Military History of those in Service During Rebellion

HAS AGOOD RECORD A. J. DeViney a Survivor of the Mexican War HEROIC DEEDS BY BRAVE MEN A Well Written Article Upon Military History by a Member of the Ladies’ Historical Club. MILITARY HISTORY OF ADAMS CO Adams county military history takes us back to May the 11th, 1846, when war was declared between the Republic of Mexico and the United States. The president called for 50,000 troops and Indiana responded with five regiments, and Adams county did her •hare according to her population. I. C. Wilson, Calvin and O. T. Hart and went to Ft. Wayne and enlisted and served under Gen. Taylor. I. C. Wilson and Calvin Hart served in the Civil war. We still have a survivor of the Mexican war, A. J. DeViney. He also served in the civil war. About ■daybreak on the 12th of April, 1861, the stillness of Charleston bay was disturbed by the firing of a large K mortar and shiek of a shell as it Tushed through the air. The shell I burst over Ft. Sumter and the war of the rebellion was begun in the north. | The hope had been clung to that the peace of the country was not to be t disturbed. This dream was rudely broken by the siege of Ft. Sumter. The North awakened suddenly to the awful certainty that civil war had begun. There was a full appreciation of the danger and an insistant universal determination that at whatever cost, the national life must he preserved. Personal sacrifice was not considered; individual interests were merged into the general good; political differences ordinarily so bitter, was of interest, but the question of bow this audacious rebellion was to be suppressed and the American nation upheld in the great place which it claimed among men. Two days after the fall of Sumter President Lincoln called out the militia to the extent of 75,000 men. So prompt was their action that on the very next day several companies arrived in Washington. The North pushed forward with boundless energy her warlike preparations. Rich men offered money with so much lib- ■ crality that in a few days nearly $25,000,000 had been contributed. Volunteer companies were rapidly formed. In the cities ladies began to organize themselves for the relief of sick and wounded soldiers. It had been fabled that the North would not fight. With firey promptitude unknown before in modern history the people sprang to arms. Adams county had at this time little over 9,000 inhabitants, with a population mainly devoted to agriculture, who knew nothing of war except by history or tradition. It could hardly be expected that a warlike spirit would soon disturb the peaceful population. Immediately after the news was flashed through the country that civil war was begun public ex -.citement ran so high that it could no ' longer confine itself to promiscuous expression about the street corners, and people held informal and formal meetings in the city halls and country school houses everywhere. The first volunteers from Adams ■county never received any credit. In July, 1861, DeWitt C. Rugg. of Indianapolis, came to Adams county and enlisted part of a company for the Hth Indiana Zouaves. They were taken to Indianapolis and put under Gen. Wallace. He made one of the best disciplined and efficient regiments in the service out of them, and when they re-enlisted they were taken through the large cities of the North and an exhibition of their fine zouave drill was given. Their fighting in Maryland gave them a prominence they never lost. Early in the autumn of 1861 a full company was raised, which became Co. C, 47th Indiana. At organization of company Esaias Daily was captain. Numerous changes were made in this company by resignation and promotion and at the close of its

service. Ira A. Blossom was captain and John T. Weimer first lieutenant. The company had originally 98 enlisted men and to these were added at different times 23 recruits, making in all 121 men. The 47th was organized at Anderson on the 10th of Oct, 1861, with James R. Slack colonel. On the 13th of December ft left Indianapolis for Kentucky. It reached Bardstown on the 21st of December and was assigned to Gen. Pope’s army, and marched to New Madrid, and there engaged the enemy, being the first regiment to enter Ft. Thompson. In the battle of Champion Hill, May 16th, it lost 143 in killed and wounded. Going in the trenches near Vicksburg, it remained in them until the surrender July 4, being almost constantly engaged in the siege. It took transports for New Orleans in August. The 47th participated in Banks’ expedition, engaging the enemy at Grand Coteau. It then moved to New Iberia, and while there the regiment re-enlist-ed and left Algiers Feb. 9, 1864 for home on veteran furlough, reaching Indianapolis on the 18th with 416 veterans. On the 19th it was present at a public reception given to the 21st and 47th at Metropolitan hall, on which occasion addresses were made by Gov. Morton, Col. Slack and others. In Feb., 1865, it was transported to Dauphin Island, near Mobile, and in Canby’s campaign against that city the 47th took an active part. After the fall of Mobile it moved to Shreveport, La., where it remained until the 23rd of Oct., 1865, when it was mustered out of service, reaching Indianapolis with 530 men and 32 officers, and on the Ist day of Nov., 1865, was formally discharged from the service of the United States. The people kept up their contribution of their best young men as long as the government called for recruits, and from first to last not less than

(Continue don page 4.) WON FIRST PRIZE Notre Dame Student’s Splendid Victory INTERSTATE ORATORICAL MEET Edward F. O'Flynn Brings Honor to His University, Himself and to the State of Indiana. Edward F. O'Flynn, a member of the class of ’O7 of the University of Notre Dame, has returned to the university from Parkville, Mo., where he represened the state of Indiana in an interstate oratorical contest which was held there last Friday evening. Colorado, Illionis, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and lowa entered their best orators for the contest, but all were defeated by Mr. O’Flynn, who won the first prize, $lO6. The subject of his oration was “Savonorola, Priest and Patriot.” The victory caqsed great joy at Notre Dame, where a splendid reception was tendered Mr. O'Flynn upon his return. The victor is exceptionally strong on delivery and has an excellent stage presence. His masterly oration on "Savonorola” also won first honors for Mr. O’Flynn at the Indiana state oratorical contest held at Indianapolis on February 1. He is the first student of Notre Dame to represent Indiana in the interstate contest and his signal victory is a source of pride and pleasure to all interested in Notre Dame and her students. Mr. O’Flynn is 20 years of age and has spent four years at Notre Dame, from which he will graduate in June after pursuing a course in history and econmics. During his college career he has been eminently successful in oratorical and literary work, and has twice won the Breen gold medal for oratory. At present he is amember of the board of editors of the Dome, the college annual, and editor in chief of the college paper, the Scholastic. Mr. O’Flynn is quite well known in Decatur and his friends are proud of his success.

Decatur, Indiana, Saturday, Evening, May 11, 1907.

BUSY ODD FELLOWS WEEK. Begins Monday—State Meetings at Indianapolis. The week beginning Monday, May 20th, will be a busy one for the Odd Fellow and Rebekahs of Indiana, for the annual meeting of the grand lodge and assembly will be held that week. The first session of the assembly will be held at the I. O. O. F. grand lodge hall, Indianapolis, at two p. m. Monday. At 7:30 p. m. another session will be held, and the business will be completed Tuesdy morning, beginning at 8:30 o’clock. At 1:10 p. m. Tuesday there will be an excursion to the I. O. O. F. home at Greensburg. At 6 p. m. the meeting and banquet of the district deputy grand masters will be held at Lincoln Lodge Hall, Illinois end Thirty-Fourth streets. The Rebekah degree work will be given at 7:30 p. m. at Tomlinson hall by Martha Washington Rebekah lodge, No. 13, of Crawfordsville. This will be followed by a reception to the grand sire and other visiting grand officers, and at 10 p. m. the Rebekah work will be given by Olive Branch lodge No. 10. o HE MUST BE GOOD Andy McConnehey Will Have to Walk Straight THOUGH SENTENCE SUSPENDED Under a New Law, He Must Secure Employment and Report Each Month to Prison Trustees.

Andy McConnehey was convicted in the Adams circuit court a few days ago for stealing chickens, but under a recent law the court suspended sentence. However, he is by no means the free citizen he was before, as may be seen from the following letter received by Marshal Green today from W. H. Whitaker, superintendent of the Indiana reformatory at Jeffersonville: Dear Sir: —Under a conviction of Felony in the Adams circuit court, Andy McConnehey was sentenced to the Indiana Reformatory, but sentence was suspended during good behavior. He is, however, by this suspension of sentence placed under the supervision of the Indiana Reformatory the same as if he had actually been committed thereto and paroled. The chief paints of his parole under the rules of the Board of Trustees are that he shall be steadily employed by some responsible person; that he shall report once a month upon a blank provided by the Trustees of the Reformatory; and that he shall in all respects obey the law, avoid evil associations, and abstain from the use of intoxicating liquors or frequenting places where they are sold; and he shall not own, carry, nor use any deadly weapon. He has been instructed that his monthly report must be countersigned by his employer; and that he is also to take it to you, on the first day of each month, that you may read over same. And if you believe it to be a true report and that his conduct has been in accordance with the terms of his parole, will you please countersign same, so that we may have a guarantee that he is living up to the terms of his parole as laid down by the law, and by the rules of the board of trustees of Indiana Reformatory? If he fails to keep his parole, he should be reported to the court that the sentence which has been suspended may be confirmed, and he may be brought to Indiana Reformatory. Thanking you in advance, Respectfully, W. H. Whitaker, General Superintendent. o DETECTIVE ASSOCIATION MEET. Special session at Geneva on Friday, May 17, 1907. The Adams county detective association will hold a special meeting at Geneva, Ind., on Friday, May 17, 1907. Meeting to be called at 7:30 p. m. This association, although young in years, has a membership of 250, and is growing constantly. That it is a good thing for the farmer and business man in the county has already been demonstrated. We ask that as many members as possible attend and find out what the association is doing. Remember the date. Wm. Baumgartner. Pres. J. F. Fruchte, Secy.

COURTHOUSE NEWS Verdict Returned in the Bohrer Case AN APPEAL IS PROBABLE Werling Ditch Established —Angola Furnace Company Wants Name Changed to Decatur Furnace Co. In the case of the George A. Bohrer Brewing company vs. Harry Cordua and others, returned a verdict last night at 8:30 o’clock as follows: “We the jury, find for the plaintiff as against the defendants, Harry Cordua and Jonathan M. Andrews and we assess its damages in the sum of $410.54 and interest for $7.18, and attorney’s fees of $75, and we also find for the defendants, William Roop and Ludlaw L. Shellne. E. S. Christen, foreman.” This verdict was in accordance with Judge LaFollette’s instructions, that if they found that said Andrews signed the bond without the knowledge and consent of Roop and Shellne, it amounted to a change of contract and released Sheline and Roop. A new trial has been asked and if refused, the case will probably be appealed to the supreme court. The case of the State vs. Lafayette Ellis, selling liquor to minors, has reached the appellate court, being submitted under rule nineteen. The case of Malinda Ashbaucher et al vs. William H. Bollinger, partition of real estate, was redocketed to correct the description. The motion was sustained and the clerk ordered to correct same. Attorney C. J. Lutz representing the Angola Furnace company filed a petition to change the name to the Decatur Furnace company. Attorney J. R. of Akron, Ohio, was here today looking up wit(Continued on page 2.) o THE INDIANA ELKS Will Meet at Lafayette in Early June GAL£ FEATURES ARE ARRANGED For the Big State Meeting—Twelve Bands Engaged—Hundreds Will Attend This Year. “Hark! Hark! the dogs do bark! The Elks are coming to town; With pleasure bent and in glad rags. An antlered herd of great renown.” LaFayette on W’ednesday and Thursday, June 5 and 6, will be the mecca of he Elks of Indiana, the “Best people on earth" going by the hundreds from every city, town and village, cross roads and hamlet in the state to attend the third annual state meeting of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The city will be gaily decorated in purple and white and the streets will be ablaze with color and thronged with humanity, as the visiting Elks are going to take their friends from far and near. One feature alone that will be worth a journey overland from adjoining states is the music to be furnished by at least twelve crackerjack bands. The following lodges are affiliated with the Indiana State Association of Elks and will send delegates: Anderson, Alexandria, Brazil, Bluffton, Bedford. Columbus, Decatur, East Chicago, Frankfort, Huntington, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Noblesville, Peru, South Bend, Tipton, W’abash and Warsaw. On Wednesday morning of June 5 the visiting Elks will pour into the city like bees into a hive and until 3 o’clock of that afternoon, will devote the time to presenting credentials, meeting the local officers and members, registering, receiving badges and tickets and getting a line on their surroundings for the two days of the convention. The big parade takes place on Thursday.

OWNS FULL BLOOD ANGORA CAT Miss Jessie Winnes the Proud Possessor of a Pedigreed Feline. Miss Jessie Winnes is the proud possessor of a full blooded Angora cat, which she received from Chicago by express last evening. The cat is a full blooded animal and is valued among cat fanciers at a nice round sum. The father of this cat has been shown at a number of pet stock shows in and about Chicago, and has captured a number of valuable prires for its owner, and is valued at two hundred and fifty dollars. The cat is a pretty little animal, and has a pedigree as long as your arm to show that it is the genuine article. Miss Winnes has the cat at her home on Jefferson street, and is so proud of the same that she shows it to every one who even hints that they would like to look the animal over. If you are a lover of cats, call and see this one. o Cards were received this morning from Huntsville, 0., from Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Johnston announcing the arrival of a daughter by the name of Ruth Mary. Mr. and Mrs, Johnston are well known here and their many friends extend congratulations. WILLTRYIf AGAIN Mrs. Zimmerman and Mr. Fronefield Remarry DIVORCED TWO WEEKS AGO After Many and Varied Experiences, Sly Cupid Again Pierces the Hearts of the Well Known Couple. The law office of Peterson & Moran this afternoon at two o'clock was the scene of a wedding when Mrs. Malinda Zimmerman and William Fronefield were united in the holy bonds of wedlock by Sqtrire J. H. Smith; —The announcement of the wedding came as a surprise to their many friends, who were not aware that either were contemplating such a serious move as this, especially when they were just recovering from a shock received announcing their legal separation by the judge of the Adams circuit court,which occurred just two weeks ago. Still cupid is fickle and one hardly knows what to expect next. The contracting parties since their separation have been casting eyes at each other and Lorn what we are able to learn Mr. Fronefield has made several trips to the Zimmerman home, where they unquestionably patched up their differences and concluded to again try the course of true love. They met yesterday afternoon at the law office of Peterson & Moran and there had a contract drawn up in which is set out just what each is expected to do and how the matter of running the farm shall be carried on. The contract is fair and equal in every respect and by virtue of the same Mr. Fronefield is appointed as the agent for his wife, and is fully expected to carry out his part of the contract in a proficient manner and to the best interests of both. The contract is a lengthy affair, covering six pages, type written, and is binding equally upon the two. The matter of signing the contract was left until this afternoon, when they both appeared at the office, affixed their signature to the paper and then instructed attorney Peterson to secure them a license and in a few minutes Squire Smith had joined them in the holy bonds of wedlock and they were again made one. The former marriage experiences of these contracting parties would easily fill a volume, but with all their past troubles, trials and tribulations, they are confident that they can live peaceably together and are determined to do so, and will invoke no interference from any one. The happy couple will make their future home on the bride’s farm east of the city, where they will engage in farming and living happily together. o MADWHEAT BARGAIN IN CHICAGO Chicago, May 11—A mad market was obtained in the wheat pit this morning. Excitement was at a fierce heat as the advances were tacked on. May wheat sold at 87*4. July at 90 and September at 92, showing a clean advance of two points over last night's close. The trade was enormous. ■■ ■ o Miss Blanche Hart arrived today from Ft. Wayne and is the guest of her sister, Miss Bertha Hart.

THESTOCKHOLDERS interurban Owners Meet June First DELIGHTFUL PROGRAM PLANNED Including a Big Dinner and a Trip to Fort Wayne and Return over the Fort Wayne & Springfield. Saturday, June Ist, is the date fixed for the fourth annual meeting of the stockholders of the Fort Wayne and Springfield railway company. This important event to occur at the general offices in this city. The morning hours will be devoted to the transaction of business and the hearing of reports, while the rest of the day will be spent in a delightful manner, rather celebrating the company’s success during the past year. At 12:30 a banquet will be served at the Meibers hall, Baker & Anderson acting as caterers and the menu is conclusive proof that this hour will be a very happy one. John H. Koenig, the company’s attorney, will be master of ceremonies, and the following program will be given: Invocation Rev. Paul G. Kluge Address of Welcome... .Mayor Coffee Advantages to communities brought about by interurban lines Judge Erwin All vantages and disadvantages to a city of an interurban railway stopping in a town without any outside communication Judge Merryman Shall we, or shall we not extend the interurban from Decatur?... C. J. Lutz, company’s attorney Closing address Father Wilken Immediately after the banquet special cars will be provided and the entire crowd will be invited to enjoy a trip to Ft. Wayne and return. The day promises to be a delightful one. MANF VISITORS Knights of Columbus to Initiate Large Class MANY VISITORS ARE COMING A Class of Fifty Will be Given the Degree Work —Sermon at the Church by Rev. Wilken. All arrangements for the big Knights of Columbus meeting to be held in this city tomorrow have been completed, and should the weather man be kind enough to bestow a nice day for this event, Decatur will be visited by one of the largest crowds in her history. In fact letters have been received from Elwood, Muncie, Union City, Piqua, Delphos, Sidney, Lima, Chicago, Ft. Wayne, Peru, Huntington, Logansport and Lafayette and many other cities saying that they would be in Decatur with large delegations and take part in the exercises. The Fort Wayne lodge alone have chartered four cars two to arrive in this city at ten o'clock and two at twelve o’clock, and if the other cities compare this way in any respect the crowd will be something enormous. The members of the local order have been working night and day so as to have all the arrangements completed and everything in good working shape so that Jio delay may be had and they are now anxiously setting back to see what the results of their labors may be. The committee on program have everything neatly arranged and the welcome that will be bestowed upon the visitors will be a hearty one. Fifty candidates have been secured for this slaughter, and some have been detected shaking in their shoes today when they think of the ordeal that they have to pass through on the morrow. The degree work will be conferred by three separate and distinei orders, the first degree being conferred by the local order, the second by Dr. Bruggeman and staff from Ft. Wayne, and the third and final degree by District Deputy T. J. McLaughlin and staff. .. 1« * ■ —.... ■■ . - (Continued on Page 4.)

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HELD A SPECIAL SESSION. Bond and Contract of Julius Haugk Approved by Council. The councfl met in continued session last evening at the council chambers and adopted the contract drafted by the city attorney binding Julius Haugk in the construction of Madison and Third streets. The contract calls that he shall commence work and operation upon the street not later than May 20th, and gives him ninety days in which to complete his contract and have the 'same in condition for acceptance by the council. The bond tenedered by Mr. Haugk and at Berne this afternoon. also approved by the council and ordered spread on record. This bond is signed by fifteen of the citizens of Decatur and in all probability represents $500,000. There being no further business the council adjourned. ■ ■— ' * O The Indiana Knights Templar have voted to hold the next grand commandery session at Winona in June, 1908, and It is said there is a probability that Winona may be made the permanent meeting place of the grand commandery. tafts manager His Campaign to be Guided from White House AN EARLY CABINET MEETING A Re-Hearing Granted to Those Interested in the Straight and Blended Whiskies. Washington, May 11.—No secret is now made of the fact that the campaign of William H. Taft for the Republican nomination for the presidency is to be managed by President Roosevelt. The secretary is apparently unconcerned about what is to be done to further his interests, but the White House is busy with plans. Some of the intimate friends of the secretary of war here are very much irritated over what they call the “paternal attitude” of the president toward Taft’s candidacy. The White House view seems to be that Taft is not a practical politician while the president is. By direction of the president an effort is to be made to form Taft organizations in various states. Federal officeholders are to be used in this work when necessary. Persons who speak of the president’s plans say his idea is that the “favorite son" candidate business shall be frowned upon. Another feature of the administration program is to have as many states as possible declare for Taft this year. | . . - • Washington, May 11. — Today’s bright sunshine, the first for some time, was responsible for the meeting of the cabinet being called off. Early in the forenoon the president conveyed word to the several members of the cabinet that he proposed to take advantage of the sunshine to have his picture taken on horesback. Accompanied by a photographer, he set out to the country a little before noon. Several weeks ago he attempted to get some good pictures of himself astride a jumping horse, but the weather conditions were not propitious and the negatives did not come out well. Most of the afternoon was devoted to high jumping in the presence of a photographer. .Washington, May 11. —Attorney-Gen-eral Bonaparte has decided to grant a rehearing on May 15 to those who desire to be heard in connection with his recent decision interpreting that section of the pure food law respecting the labeling of “straight” and “blended" whiskies. The Indiana distillers will be represented. Bismark, the man with the cast iron stomach, who can eat a beer glass in less than a minute, and at the same time swallow a quart of whiskey,without blinking an eye. was arrested yesterday afternoon by Sheriff Eli Myers, while he was delivering one of his speeches on “How to digest the hardest of glass without serious results.” ’Twas a shame to interrupt his eloquence, but the amount of bad whiskey he had on board made it quite disagreeable for the passerby, so he was given a berth at the riverside hotel over night and released this morning on official instructions to evaporate from the midst of Dedatur citizens.