Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 120, Decatur, Adams County, 16 May 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 120

STROKE WAS FATAL W.H. Shepherd Succumbs to Stroke of Paralysis DIED YESTERDAY MORNING The Funeral Services will Occur at Linn Grove at Ten O'clock Tomorrow. W. H. Shepherd, a resident of Hartford township, and perhaps the best known man in Adams county, died yesterday morning at the home of his son, Clayton C. Shepherd in Muncie. It will be remembered that on December, 28 last, Mr. Shepherd suffered the amputation of one of his legs, this amputation being necessary on account of blood poison. About this time he suffered two slight strokes of paralysis, and for weeks his life was dispaired of. He has been in the t’ortland hospital for some time taking treatment, but to no effect. Two weeks ago he desired to be taken to the home of his son in Muncie, and this request was adhered to. On Tuesday he suffered the third and fatal stroke of paralysis, and from which he never regained consciousness, death relieving his sufferings at an early hour yesterday morning. Wilson H. Shepherd was born in Greenville, Ohio, sixty-seven years ago, coming to this county during its early history and locating on a farm in Hartford township. He was a public spirited and generous citizen and was identified with much of the progress of the county. He has held many offices of trust, and filled every one of them with strict fidelity to the trust imposed. The funeral will occur at ten o’clock tomorrow from the Evangelical chruch at Linn Grove, with interment in Greenwood cemetery. BONES CRUSHED Kurt Johnson Meets with a Painful Accident WAS AT VAN CAMP FOUNDRY Two Bones Above the Ankle Were Crushed —Dr. Boyers Dressed the Injury. Curt Johnson, a molder at the Van Camp foundry, was the victim of a painful and distressing accident on yesterday. At the time of the accident he was engaged in unbelting a pulley. In the mixup his leg caught between belting and pulley, crushing both bones just above the ankle. Before the machinery could be stopped the leg was wound around the pullej and it was with some difficulty that he was finally extricated from such a perilous position. It was fortunate that the extent of the accident is two broken bones, although this will require considerable time and nursing to bring around to their normal state. The injured man was removed to the office of Dr. Boyers, where the defect was properly dressed, and it is thought that when the time of ,eco ' ery does come, the injured m> m e will be as good as ever. It will be some time before Mr. Johnson will be able to resume his place at t.ie Van Cartip foundry, where he has worked for quite a time. WILL CLOSE ABOUT JUNE 30. Ball Bros. Two Large Factories Will Soon Close for the Summer. Muncie, Ind., May 15.- 11 16 1 tories of Ball Brothers in this ’ will close for the season abou . 30. During the shut down. ' u be a number of improvement-' m* both factories. It is believed tl.a production of the two plants tu son will be the greatest history, since there has ' ,,vn few accidents of giving ’•’> tanks to mar the operations fee hundred of the workmen have a i ranged to spend practical!) their vacation period at the a A number of fishing clubs an arranged and the closing 0 e tories will mark the exodus <> large number of workingnit n year.

HE PAID HIS CREDITORS IN FULL Goldmine Morton Published a Remarkable Statement. — “Goldmine" Morton, of Marion, went bankrupt in January, 1906. He settled at 30 cents and continued in business. Monday he published a statement that he had paid in full creditors with whom he had settled to the amount of $2,255.69. He asks his other creditors to meet and will abide their decision if they conclude they can manage the business better than he can. He refers to the fact that he was a soldier in the civil war, was twice shipwrecked and refuses a pension because he does not believe it is right to kill even in war. Mr. Norton was in business in Bluffton for a short time a fewyears ago. His peculiar notions applied to the conduct of the grocery business have not brought him the success he seems to crave—and perhaps deserves. He attempted to conduct his business as Christ would run it. THEIR BLSY VVEEK Million People to Travel by Traction Line MANY ATTRACTIONS NEXT WEEK T. P. A. Meets at Anderson —State Encampment of the G. A. R. at Ft. Wayne —Other Attractions. The Indiana Union Traction company is preparing for one of the busiest periods of two weeks in its history. On May 17 and 18 the state convention of the T. P. A. will be held in Anderson. Secretary Finch has announced that fully 2,000 visitors and delegates will visit Anderson. The Union Traction will run special cars from points all along the lines, and cars will be run into that city about every fifteen minutes. The Indiana state G. A. R. association will meet in Ft. Wayne May 22, 23 and 24. Veterans from all over the state will attend this convention, and all extra cars will be pressed into service. Arrangements will be such, however, that every one can be accommodated. The traction officials also expect big traffic on May 30, when President Roosevelt will speak in Indianapolis, and they are preparing to run extra cars. June 5 and 6 the state convention of Elks will meet in Lafayette. Lafayette is also on the traction line, and every city and town in Indiana where there is a lodge will be represented at this meeting. It is probable that the traction company will carry 1,000,000 people to and from these conventions. A PRETTY WEDDING CEREMONY Miss Bessie Jackson and Walter Koos are Married. In the presence of twenty-five invited guests, at seven o’clock last Saturday evening, occurred the wedding of Miss Bessie Jackson to Mr. Walter Koos, of Ft. Wayne. The event occurred at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Jackson, Rev. S. Craner officiating. The ceremony was simple and pretty. Immediately after the ceremony a sumptuous dinner was served, which was appreciated and enjoyed by all present. While th£ guests were enjoying the hospitality of the Jackson home fifty of the bride and groom’s friends, armed with guns, cow bells | and sleigh bells proceeded to enteri rain the young couple for a while. The serehatters were then treated to to cigars and candy. Sunday at noon a bountiful dinner was served to thirtythree guests at the home of the 1 groom's parnts, Mr. and Mrs. George ! Koos. Mr. and Mrs. Koos will be at home to their many friends after i.lune Ist at 2415 Winters street, Ft. '' Wayne, Ind. — — o IS THE LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL ' -1 Lawyers Say Two-Cent Fare Law is Not Good. ■ f' Indianapolis, May 16.—A prominent ; ' ]aW yer here today declared that if -! attorney General Bingham is correct f [ in his ruling that the interurban roads I are not affected by the two-cent fare '' law, it will make that law unconstitu- ’ ’ tional as it would be class legislation, i! x suit is now pending in federal court s' to determine whether or not it is | class legislation.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday, Evening, May 16, 1907.

A DIVORCE SUIT Ben Amerine Opposes Such Proceedings CASE IS READY FOR TRIAL His Wife Filed the Suit at Kokomo, Where She Has Lived for Five Months. Benjamin Amerine, accompanied by his son William and daughter, Mrs. Frank Fisher, and attorney L. C. DeVoss, went to Kokomo this morning where Mr. DeVoss will defend Amerine in a divorce suit brought by his wife. Mrs. Amerine left this city about five months ago, going to Kokomo, where she found employment in a restaurant, and after living there for several months decided that she would prefer single life, consequently she filed proceedings in the circuit court at Kokomo, demanding a divorce decree. There are several serious allegations in the complaint, one of which charges the defendant with failure to provide and the others are even more sensational. Attorney DeVoss is confident that his client will win out. Details of the action will be given as soon as the case developes, and no doubt there will be unforseen chapters added to the story before the difficulty is settled. AN ALTERCATION LAST EVENING A dispute and altercation occurred in the Baker and Anderson restaurant last evening, between Newton Anderson and Councilman Burns. Some hot words were indulged in relative to the attempt of the city to run a switch from the Grand Rapids railroad to the water works plant. Affidavits will likely be filed in police court. o THE DATE IS FIXED For First Annual County Commencement TO BE HELD JUNE TWENTY-TWO Probably at Steele's Park—Rev. Brown and Deputy State Superintendent McTurnan to be Here. The Adams county commencement will be held Saturday morning, June 22nd. If the weather is favorable, the affair will occur at Steele's park,where proper arrangements will be made to accommodate the vast crowd expected to attend this first exercise of the kind ever held in the county. Rev. L. E. Brown, pastor of the Central Christian church at Lebanon, will deliver the lecture, his subject being “Uncle Sam." Rev. Brown is without doubt one of the finest lecturers on the American platform and his talk to the one hundred or more graduates ?nd their friends will more than please. Deputy state superitnendent McTurnan, of Indianapolis, will also be present and will present the diplomas to the graduates. Besides these men of state reputation, as features of the program, there will be a splendid array of musical talent and the event will be a very entertaining and profitable one. As stated, the exercises will be held in the morning to allow the people from the south to take the afternoon train home. If the weather is unfavorable, the opera house or some other large building in the city will be secured. Complete arrangements and the entire program will be announced soon. The class of over a hundred come from every nook and corner of the county. The purposes of this commencement are many, the three principal ones as outlined by Prof. Oplinger being: First, to enthuse the pupils of the lower grades to complete their common school education; second, to inspire those who complete the common school work to continue their education by taking a high school course; third, to create a better spirit for education. The purpose is most commendable, and the first annual commencement promises to be a most successful one and a delightful event.

THE WOMEN WANT TO VOTE. Suffrage Society has Been Organized in Indiana. The Indiana Equal Suffrage society was formed at Kokomo yesterday and the following officers elected; President —Sallie Martin Davis, Kokomo. First vice president—Laura G .Scofield, Sharpsville. Second vice president—Mrs. Noland, Logansport. Recording secretary—Mrs. E. M. Woods, Kokomo. Corresponding secretary — Grace Julian Clark, Indianapolis. Treasurer —Mary Harris Bernard, Irvington. Auditing committee —Jane Pond, Montpelier; Judge Samuel Artman, Lebanon. Member national executive committee —Mrs. F. B. Perkins, Kendalville. A constitution and by-laws were adopted. Marion was represented at the meeting and is a member of the society. o ILLINOIS IS SOLID Vote Goes to Cannon their Favorite Son GREEN BUG OUT OF BUSINESS No Damage to Wheat in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas—The Indiana Society in Washington. Washington, May 16. —Representative Prince, of Galesburg, 111., and Representative Chapman, of Vienna, that state, wro were among the White House callers, joined in a statement to the effect that there is no doubt about Joseph G, Cannon having the state’s delegation in the next national convention. “Os course the president is popular in Illinois,” said Mr. Prince, “but the state is^for-Cannon.” Representative Chapman said there is no foundation for the story that there is likely to be a contest in the state over the program to give Cannon the delegation. “The prospects,” said he, “are that by common consent Deneen will be renominated for governor, Cannon will get the delegation to the national convention and Hopkins will be returned to the United States senate. So far as I know everybody is willing to approve an arrangement of this '’lnd." Washington, May 16. —It was announced by the agricultural department that the green bug, or spring grai naphis, which has done so much damage to wheat and other, small grains in Texas, Oklahoma and in a few of the southern counties of Kansas, already is practically exterminated by its naturla parasite, a minute black fly. In Texas and Oklahoma the bug practically has disappeared through the action of the parasite and a report from southern Kansas received by the department today, states that at least 50 per cent of the bugs are now parasitized in all the infected fields in that district. The report adds that if the favorable weather continues through the present week, the bugs wil have been absolutely exterminted. Washington, May 16.—The meeting for the purpose of rejuvenating the Indiana society of Washington was held last night. Recently the organization has been financially embarrassed. Steps were taken at this meeting to put it on a sounder financial basis. William Bass, of Lafayette,was elected secretary. o EXTENSIVE ROAD IMPROVEMENT Much Road Improving to be Done in Cuba. Washington. May 15. —Information has been received at the war department that Gov. Magoon is making plans to carry out contracts for extensive road improvements in Cuba. The Cuban congress passed a byi authorizing the expenditure of $5,000,000 for this work. Governor Magoon has reduced this sum to $4,000,000 and will begin the work in the province of Pinar Del Rio, the principal tobacco region. There is about $16,000,000 now lying idle in the Cuban treasury. The government income is now about $500,000 monthly in excess of the expenditures. o Henry Wafel and sons went to Ft. I Wayne today to attend a wedding.

PNEUMONIA FATAL Many Indiana People Died During Last Month FIGURES GIVEN BY STATE BOARD Statistics Given by the State Board of Health, Giving Number of Deaths During April. According to figures compiled by the state board of health, there were 284 deaths from pneumonia in the state during the month of April. This disease was one of the most fatal, especially in the cases of elderly people and little children. More people died from it between the ages of 70 and 80 than at any other age. Os the total number of deaths from pneumonia, 144 were males and 140 females. Six-ty-three of the males were married, fifty-seven single and twenty-four were widowers. Os the females fifty-five were single, thirty-nine were married and forty-six were widows. Forty-one babies died of pneumonia under one year of age. Between the ages of 1 and 5 thirty-five children died. Thir-ty-five children died of pneumonia between the ages of 5 and 10 and four died between the ages of 10 and 15. Six people died between the ages of 15 and 20, and sixteen died from the disease between the ages of 20 and 30. There were eighteen deaths in which the victims were between the ages of 30 and 40 and nineteen deaths between the ages of 40 and 50. Twen-ty-five people died between the ages of 50 and 60 and thirty-four died between the ages of 60 and 70. There were fifty-six deaths between the ages of 70 and 80 and twenty-seven deaths between the ages of 80 and 90. Two people died who were over 90 years of age. o PLANS FOR SWITCH Presented to City by the Traction Line TO HAUL COAL TO PLANT Offer to run Switch from Second street Through a public Alley—Question Comes up Tuesday. Superintendent Shelton yesterday turned over to Mayor D. D. Coffee and other city officials the plans, profile and specifications for the construction of a switch track to be run from Second street to the city water works plant for the use of hauling coal to the plant from the various railroad lines. The plans call that the line shall commence at Second street and run thence west through an alley running between the properties of Lee Vance and Fred Reppert and thence west to the city plant, where an elevated track will be placed in so that the cars may be run up and the coal dumped without shoveling. The estimated cost to the city for the construction of this proposed line is three dollars per foot and as there is six hundred feet in the line would thus cost the city the sum of eighteen hundred dollars, and in consideration of the city making this outloy of cash the interurban people expect to haul the coal for the city for three years free of charge. The matter will be taken up next Tuesday evening at the regular council meeting and will then either be accepted or rejected. o INTERURBANS ARE EXEMPT. Two-Cent Fare Law Applies Only to Railroads. Indianapolis, May 15. —In response to a request from the railroad commission, Attorney-General James Bingham has given an opinion to the effect that the two-cent fare law, passed by the last general assembly, does not apply to interurbans, but only to steam roads. The question has been raised by various individuals and corporations, several letters having been written to the attorney-general. He referred them to the commission, which, in turn, referred them back and requested an official opinion.

GAVE BURGLAR A HOT CHASE. A Spokane Parson Knows How to Wing a Thief. Spokane, Wash., May 15. —Rev. Charles McCaughey, pastor of First M. E. church, at Wallace, Ida., east of Spokane, had a hand to hand encounter with a burglar in the parsonage a few nights ago, when clad in pajamas he chased the maurauder into the hills. Mr. McCaughey was awakened by a rustling at the window, but thought it was the wind and went to sleep. Soon afterward he was again awakened by the brilliant light in the room and saw a man on the point of crawlng through the window. The parson, who is a devotee to target practice, had his pistols within reach, saying: “If you don’t get out of here mighty quick, I’ll blow your head off." The burglar pinched himself, stared at the speaker and then made record time toward the tall timbers, with the pastor in pursuit. SOCIETY COLUMN Kauffman-Simcoke Wedding Invitations Out WILL BE A HAPPY EVENT Euterpean Society Meets this Evening Miss Baumgartner Entertained P. F. F. Club. A lovely home wedding with a fair bride will be the one of Miss Catherine Elizabeth Simcoke, youngest daughter of Mrs. Ada H. Simcoke, to Mr. Walter Clyde Kauffman of this city. The event will take place at the bride’s home, 221 north Fourth street, on Wednesday evening, the twenty-ninth day of May. The young people are not only the leaders, but likewise favorites in their society circle, and this announcement has caused a little pleasant surprise among their many friends. Mr. Kauffman came to our city seven years ago, since which time he has become one of Decatur’s leading* young business men. There will be no meeting of the Ladies’ Aid of the Christian church this week. Mrs. Fred Mills will have the meeting of the Euterpean club this evening. Miss Fanny Hite has charge of the program. The study being John Ruskin. Miss Bessie Baumgartner was the charming hostess last evening at the meeting of the young ladies who belong to the P. F. F. club, after which they were delightfully entertained at a slumber party. During the evening excellent instrumental and vocal solos were rendered. At nine o’clock a dainty two-course luncheon was served, and then commenced the fun. What they did afterwards cannot be described by pen, but each guest reported that they had one of the best times they’ have ever had the pleasure of having. This morning at seven o'clock, a delicious breakfast was served. This was given in compliment of Miss Lilih Lahot, who will leave soon for Cleveland, Ohio. Miss Bety Voglewede entertained the Bachelor Maids club last night at her home on Fourth street. Progressive euchre was indulged in by the merry crowd of girls, in which Miss Mayme Terveer and Mrs. Sherman, of Louisville, Ky., won the first prizes, cups and saucers. Mayme Couter and Rose Couter consoled themselves with the second prizes. This is the last meeting of the Bachelor Maids club for the season, and thus closes another chapter of their merrymaking, and most enjoyable sessions under the name of the Bachelor Maids. Miss Mayme Terveer will entertain a number of her friends tonight at an evening party in honor of Mrs. Sherman, of Louisville, Ky., who has been visiting her for some time. A good, enjoyable time is anticipated by those who will be present. o— Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thieme, Fred Koldewey and family, Henry Scharmerlah and family, Arthur Blakey and family and Fred Krickenberg, of Union township, went on the 9 o'clock car this morning to the Schroeder home, where they will witness the SchroederKruckenberger wedding.

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COURTHOUSE NEWS Cross Complaint Filed in Trespass Case CRIMINAL CASES ARE DISMISSED Suits Against George Allen, of Jay County Disposed of —Treasurer Lachot is House Cleaning. Thomas Fitzgerald vs. Christina R. Niblick, admx., claim $900; clerk ordered to pay plaintiff $lB2 on proper receipt. Delilah J. Butler vs. Maragaret and Henry Mayer, trespass to real estate and SIOO damages; answer filed in • one paragraph by defendants; cross complaint filed by defendant Margaret Mayer in two paragraphs. Rule to answer. Beatty withdrew his appearance for defendants. Noah Loch vs. Edward Dirkson et al, appointment of receiver; final report of receiver filed, examined and allowed. Receiver ordered to make final distribution. State of Indiana vs. George D. Alien! compounding misdemeanor; the cases brought here on change of venue from Jay county. Motions filed by prosecuting attorney Fleming and Denney to dismiss cause on written reason filed and sustained. Defendant discharged. County treasurer Lachot is up to his eyes in house cleaning at his office today. Among the improvements which will add to the appearance of this department of the court house is new wall paper of handsome design. Sarah Barkley, guardian for Simon Barkley, a person of unsound mind, filed her current report which was allowed. BUYING MATERIAL Manager Kenyon is Getting Busy THIRTEEN CAR LOADS OF SAND Have Been Shipped from Chicago— Equipment Has Been Ordered — Work is Being Pushed. The freight department of the G. R. & I. railway here has received from their Chicago representative word that thirteen car loads of sand has been ordered shipped by the Garden City Sand company, its destination being Decatur. This sand is to be used in the construction of the new buildings of the Decatur Foundry company, and shows that they mean to do business at once. Mr. Kenyon is in Chicago at present buying equippment for the big plant. He is expected here either Saturday or Monday, when the work of staking out the building plats will begin. The steel will arrive within a short time, and the real construction work will soon be under way. The progressive spirit shown by Mr. Kenyon is conclusive proof that Decatur's new iron plant will be a great industry, unsurpassed in a few years by any similar concern in the state. Two or three factories of this kind would sure enough make a great start for a greater Decatur. o AVERAGE FARMER IS A READER There is as Much Science in Farming as in Anything Else. The average farmer of today is a reader, a thinker, and employs system in his business arrangements similar to the up-to-date successful merchant in the city. He studies the characteristics of the soil and treats it according to its peculiar nature. All people are not alike in disposition and in a business deal you must adjust yourself to their own peculiar individualism. The public school teacher understands this principle and acts accordingly. The successful farmer finds this true of the soil. There are many different kinds —he must study each and treat it in away that will bring most profitable developments peculiar to its class. Farming is a science as much as salesmanship or pedagogy.