Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 248, Decatur, Adams County, 14 October 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 248

MIKE EVERETT USED KNIFE Stabbed Julius Haugk Over the Heart Making Slight Wound

IT IS NOT SERIOUS Affair Occurred on Second Street Saturday Night and Created Excitement. PRELIMINARY TRIAL. Charged With Murderous Assault —Notebook Saved Life of Mr. Haugk. Julius Haugh, the well known contractor came within an ace of losing his life Saturday evening, when Mike Everett, a young man of shady reputation, stabbed him under the heart with a large jack knife, and from what the doctor states, the only thing that saved his life was a small memorandum book that he carried in his vest pocket, through which the knife ran and then entered the flesh about three-

quarters of an inch, inflicting a meanlooking wound, and permitting the blood to flow freely. The cutting affair happened in front of this office about seven o’clock Saturday evening, at which time the men were talking about some business matters, and their loud talking had attracted a fair sized crowd, who saw the entire performance. Everett for some time past had been In the employ of Hougk, acting in the capacity of fireman at the stone quarry, and was receiving j a nice salary and free house rent. On last Monday at noon Everett quit his; job, and Haugh, upon short notice was forced to secure another man to fill the place. Everett secured a position with the ecatur Packing Company and worked there all last week, during which time Haugk never had an opportunity of talking with him. Saturday evening Julius came up street and paid off his employes and then went to the Sprague barber shop on Madison street, after which he again started up street on his wheel. When he arrived at this office Everett hailed him from the sidewalk and Haugk pulled up to the curbing and Everett then asked him why he didn’t leave his check at the usual place. Haugk in reply informed him that! he had nothing coming on his half-day’s work, as he had applied it on his rent. Everett then became quite angry, and one word led on to another until Everett became so mad that he lounged at Haugk with a big jack knife in his hand, the blade striking the coat near the lapel, going through this and then ( passing through a small memorandum book in the vest pocket, through a shirt and striking the flesh just beneath the heart. The blow came so unexpectedly that it knocked Haugk from his wheel to the brick pavement, where he was assisted to his feet, Everett in the mean time making hisj escape. Haugk then felt the blood running, and made an examination of the injury received, and immediately repaired to Dr. S. D. Beaver's oflice, where the injury was dressed. The wound was a mean-looking one. being about an inch long and threequarters of an inch deep, and the doctor there Informed him that the small book he carried In his vest pocket undoubtedly saved his life. The police in the meantime started on a still hunt for Everett, and at eleven o clock Saturday night captured him at his home and took him to the county jail where he spent Sunday. This morning at ten o’clock Everett was brought from the jail to Squire Smith s office, where he was represented by Attorney L. C. DeVoss, who made a mo-| tion to have the hearing of the case go over until Tuesday morning at eight o’clock, which was consented to by Prosecutor H. B. Heller. The squire however announced to both the attorneys that he had raised the bond to one thousand dollars, and Everett, being nnable to give bond in that amount, went back to jail. The case promisee to be Interesting.

CHICAGO TOOK FOUR STRAIGHTS. Never Giving the Tigers a Look-in in the World's Series. Chicago took the fourth straight victory from the Tigers Saturday, and thus won the World’s Series, establishing a new record, that of not losing a game in the series. Even De,droit’s most earnest backers admit the Cubs’ superiority, especially noticeable at critical stages and in base running. Chicago is wild over their victory, and celebrated it in grand style. A number of Decatur fans who had planned to go to Chicago Sunday to witness the game, were rather disappointed in the decisive method of the Cubs.

DIED AT INFIRMARY Fred Augsburger, a Well Known Citizen Deserted by Relatives AT TIME OF SICKNESS. Spent Last Six Weeks at Poor Farm—Perhaps Oldest Man in County.

Fred Augsberger, of Blue Creek township, the aged man who was taken t» the County infirmary some six weeks ago, died this morning at 4:30 o’clock. The deceased was a man eighty-nine years of age, and has a son living two and one-half miles north of Berne, who is quite wealthy. He has resided with his daughter, Mrs. Vogt, in Blue Creek township until six weeks ago, when he was taken to the county institution to spend the closing chapter of his long life. Mr. Augburger has been a good hard-working man all his life, until he became so feeble that his physical condition would not permit of further labor. He was well liked by many people. He was subject to epileptic fits, although he did not become uncontrollable. His death at the infirmary is indeed a sad fate for one who has been so prominent in his community.

A number of small boys and some men for the past several days have been in the habit of grabbing the cables holding the arc lights in place on various street corners, and have gotten many lamps out of order. This is a practice that should cease, as it is a dangerous one, and there is no telling when one will receive a shock. The chief electrician of Spencerville was killed last week by this method, and what occurred to him might happen to some Decaturite. oS beware.

Some miscreant on last Saturday deliberately rode away with a bicycle in front of the Smith, Yager & Falk Drug Store, and as yet has not returned the machine. The party is well known, and if the machine is not returned in a few days prosecution will follow. A word to the wise is sufficient. The Dolly Vernon Company arrived Sunday evening from Hartford City, where they gave a performance Saturday night and will show this evening at the Bosse Opera House. The company comes highly recommended, and are deserving of a large house. Mr. and Mrs. William Rice, of Goodland Ohio, are in the city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Kennedy. I Mrs. Rice is a sister of Mra. Kennedy, and Mr. Rice was a resident of this city thirty-four years ago. Mrs. John Stegmeyer and Mrs. Ed Oleman have returned from a week s visit with friends and relatives at Avilla, Indiana. Mis Edith Porter is here from St. Marys, and is the guest of her parents on Madison street.

An interesting case has been brought into the courts of Mercer county that had its origin in the dynamite explosion at Ft. Recovery last fall, in which a number of buildings were wrecked and a couple of lives lost. Henry A. Fetter is suing Joseph Meinerding for the sum of eighteen hundred dollars, to which extent he claims that his property in that village was damaged by the explosion that was caused by the defendant unlawfully storing two thousand pounds of dynamite within the limits of Ft. Recovery.—Alma Democrat.

BIG DAMAGE CASE Was Filed This Afternoon Against Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Berne. BY MIRL LAISURE. Who Claims They Alienated His Wife’s Affections —Ask for SIO,OOO. Attorneys L. C. Devoss and C. J. Lutz, this afternoon filed a rather sensational damage suit in which Mirl Laisure demands SIO,OOO from his fa-ther-in-law and mother-in-law, whom he accuses of alienating his wife's affection. The suit is entitled Mirl Laisure by his next friend, Virgil Laisure, vs. William and Mary Smith. The young couple separated October 1, and since that time Laisure has been unable to induce his wife, Elizabeth Laisure, to acknowledge or receive him as her husband. This fact, he claims, is due to the conduct of her parents, who harbored and sheltered her and wrongfully and maliciously alienated her affections. The Smiths live near Berne, and are wealthy and honorable citizens. The case will no doubt create considerable interest.

HE IS TOO HONEST Third Term for President is a Most Dangerous Precedent. BRYAN IS STRONGER. Former Defeats Have Not Hurt Him —New Bank at Albion. Washington, October 14.—That President Roosevelt “is too good a patriot and too honest a man to establish such a dangerous precedent as accepting the nomination for a third term,” is the opinion of George F. Edmunds, the veteran ex-United States Senator from Vermont. Senator Edmunds is one of the foremost authorities in the country on international law. Speaking of national politics, he said he was sure that President Roosevelt would not accept a renomination because of his patriotism and honesty. The outlook for the Republican party seemed bright, however, and it is his opinion that plenty of good material is available for presidential candidates, with such men as Knox, ughes, Taft, Fairbanks and Cannon in the field. On the Democratic side he said. Bryan would be a very serious proposition. He did not think Bryan’s former defeats were in his disfavor. In fact, he said, he regarded Bryan as the strongest man in the Democratic party. The Controller of the Currency has issued a certificate authorizing the Albion National Bank, of Albion, Ind., to begin business. Its capital is $25,000, and the officers are: C. M. Clapp, President; L. R. Ayers and John W. Ejarle. vice-president; W. S. Cramer, cashier. Private Car No. 60, with P. Houlahan, general superintendent of the Clover Leaf with headquarters at Frankfort, Ind., and party on board was attached to west-bound Clover Leaf passenger No. 3 this morning. Mr. Houlahan had been making a trip over the road from Franxfors to Toledo and return. —Delphos Herald.

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SCOTT AGAIN FREE Bigamist was Gone when Sheriff Meyer Arrived at Williston. SEARCHING FOR HIM. But Probabilities Are He Will Not Be Found—Dakota Officers Careless. Harry D. Scott, wanted here for bigamy, and for whom Sheriff Meyer is now searching in North Dakota, is not under arrest, and very probably will not accompany the officer here as anticipated. Sheriff Meyer left here a week ago Sunday with the necessary papers and after receiving word that Scott was being held at Williston. He went to Bismarck, the capital, to secure the signature of the governor to the papers. He was delayed several days on account of the absence of the executive, and when he arrived at Williston, discovered that Scott had never been in jail there. He telephoned over to Buford, and was informed by the deputy that he had held Scott several days, but he had escaped finally, and left the country. Sheriff Meyer went to Buford and is instituting a search on his own accord for Scott, but whether or not he has been successful is not known. Scott seems to be rather a a smooth individual, and the officers in that section mighty careless. O There will be a special meeting of the Masonic lodge Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock to confer the first degree upon Attorney Jesse C. Sutton. Henry B. Heller will act as master. Judge Fox has set October 21 as the date for the hearing of the case of the City of Winchester against Calvin R. Miller. The suit is to enjoin Miller from hauling heavy loads over the streets of Winchester because of the damage done to the streets. The case was brought here early in the summer on a change of venue. —Richmond Palladium. Pat came home on the eventful night on which he looked for a son and heir, it was a wee small hour as he came and met the nurse. She held up tfhre fingers and Pat stared: then she mutters "triplets.” Still he stared. Then she said plainly, “Three of them Pat.” Just then the clock struck three. “Begorry,” says Pat, “I'm not superstitious, but I thank God I did not get in at twelve o’clock.”

COURT HOUSE NEWS Three Suits on Account Dismissed and the Costs Paid. CHANGES OF VENUE Taken in Cases of Haugk vs. Fritzinger and Gardner vs. King—Other Items. Attorneys Peterson & Moran have entered their appearance for the defendant in the case of Cars Kueppner vs. William H. Kuepper, divorce and $5 alimony.

Jesse L. Smitley vs. Morris M. Boyd et al., suit on note, demand SBS. Costs paid and cause dismissed. Stonewall J. Gadner vs. Thomas A. King, garnishee, demand - $475. Change of venue granted to the Jay circuit court. Franklin Spease vs. Fred Huffman et al, suit on account. Cause dismissed and costa paid. Haugk & Woods vs. Erastus Fritzinger, on street assessment lien, SI,OOO. Judge Ed O’Rourke of the Allen circuit court appointed to hear cause. The case of C. W. Bokneckt vs. William Cordon, account $525, Costa paid and cause d!siMssed.

Seven state banks, one savings bank, sixteen private banks and eight trust companies have failed to file their report wi;ih State Auditor John C. Billheimer for the year ending Sept. 30, within the five days prescribed by law and they have been notified that unless their reports are forthcoming immediately the penalty provided by law will be exacted. The law provides a penalty of SIOO per day for each day that the state banks fail to report, a fine of SI,OOO for failure to report upon the part of private banks.

SCHOOL IS CLOSED South Ward Building Was Thoroughly Disinfected This Morning. DIPHTHERIA FOUND. Two Slight Cases Cause the Board to Use Every Precaution to Stop Spread. There was considerable comment today when it became known that the south school building had been closed and it was reported that it was done to prevent a spread of diphtheria. However, an investigation proved that there was nothing .serious about the matter, the facts being that two little daughters of Charles Smitley became ill, with very slight symptoms of diphtheria. To make sure of no future epidemic, Health Officer Dr. J. M. Miller advised the school officials to disinfect the school building, and this was thoroughly done today. There is not the slightest danger of any spread of the disease, if it should develop that the trouble is diphtheria, and the school will reopen Tuesday morning.

WED AT PORTLAND 1 Popular Decatur Couple Were Married Saturday Evening. TYNDALL-WOODWARD Bride Has Lived Here Since Childhood—Groom Young Business Man.

Last Saturday Evening Otis Tyndall and Miss Florence Woodward of this city wended their way to Portland, where they were happily wedded in the presence of a few friends. The bride is one of Decatur’s best girls, she having been a resident of this ci?y since childhood. Her parents left Decatur several years ago, going to Pennville, but Miss’ Florence remained here and made her home with Mrs. E. N. Tyrell. Mr. Tyndall, whose home is at Van Wert, Ohio, has been here for a few years, the most of which was spent in the service of the G. R. & I. railroad company. A few months ago he resigned his position with the railroad company, and is now employed by J. S. McCroy, the hay dealer. The many friends of the happy couple extend congratulation and best wishes for a happy and prosperous future life.

Westbound passenger train No. 3 on the Clover Leaf was nearly two hours late Saturday morning. The train struck a traction car at Maumee. The locomotive was damaged in the collision, but whether anyone was injured on flhe express car on the traction line could not be ascertained. — Delphos Herald. Disguised as a “woman In black,” with the intention of playing a joke on a friend, Mrs. Samuel Wright, Eaton, came near being murdered when she entered the home of Miss Pearl Carmichael, a young lady companion. When the door opened and the “female in black" walked in. Wm. Morris, a young man who was calling on Misa Carmichael, jumped up and seizing a chair would have felled the Intruder, had not the joke been hurriedly explained.—Hartford City Gazette.

A POPULAR LADY Miss Pearl Burdg Received the Highest Number of Votes. A BEAUTIFUL MIRROR • Awarded After an Exciting Contest Which Continued Two Weeks. Miss Pearl Burdg was voted the most popular young lady in Decatur Saturday evening, when the contest given during the past two weeks by Chief Eagle closed. The prize awarded was a beautiful Frenrh beveled mirror valued at fifteen dollars. There were five contestant® for the honor, Miss Burdg securing 7,500 votes, while Miss Stella Ellis was second with 7,300. The last hour of the contest was exciting, about 10,000 votes being cast for the various candidates, Miss Burdg going from 2,900 and third place to 7,500 and first place. Chief White Eagle left for Geneva this morning.

WARRANT IS ISSUED For the Account of Elmer Johnson on Charge of Assault and Battery. STRUCK ONE BLOW. But it Felled Jacob Roop and Inflicted Ugly Wound Requiring Stitching. A warrant has been issued by Mayor D. D. Coffee for the arrest of Elmer Johnson, who is wanted on a charge of committing an assault and battery on the person of Jacob Roop, but up to the time we go to press no arrest had been made. The fight took place Saturday night in the Murray saloon, at which time it is said by those who saw it that Roop came into the saloon and accused Johnson of some matters for which Johnson immediately apologized. This, however, did not seem to please Roop, and he continued to abuse Johnson until he could stand it no longer, and in defense he turned around and struck Roop a pretty severe blow, causing him to fall backwards to the floor and striking his face on a spittoon, which resulted in a very ugly wound being made. Roop bled very freely, and was at last taken to a doctor, it requiring eight stitches to close the wound. Roop immediately went before the mayor and filed his affidavit. and the case will be heard as soon as Johnson is apprehended.

’ W. H. Pletcher, former agent of the Clover Leaf a tthis point and later 1 general passenger and freight agent * of the M. B. & E„ has been notified 1 by the Clover Leaf that he will be kept permanently at Decatur as agent in that city. Some time ago he ac1 cepted a position with the Clover Leaf as relief agent, and his first assignment was the ecatur office, to. relieve Agent G. W. ull, who wanted a vacation. Mr. Dull has resigned, leaving the vacancy for Mr. Pletcher to fill. Mr. Pletcher and family will move from this city to eDcatur. —Bluffton News.

At an early hour Saturday morning a large elevator at Madison, 111., on the Clover Leaf road, was burned to the ground, the origin of the fire being a mystery. The elevator was one of the largest on the road of the western division, and the owners shipped a great deal of grain over the Clover Leaf. The loss will run into the thousands of dollars. The elevator was completed less than a year ago.— Frankfort Crescent About forty members of the Pythian Sisters of Bluffton and Ossian ar- , rived in the City today to attend the j social session to be given by the Decatur lodge this evening and tonight. All members of the Degree Staff of 1 the Rebekah Lodge are requested to 1 be present Tuesday evening at the usual hour. MRS. H. S. PORTER.

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TO SPEND WINTER IN FLORIDA. Dye Ferguson Will Sell His Stock and Grain. Dye Ferguson, one of the best known farmers of Blue Creek township. is advertising a sale of his personal property for October 29th, when he will dispose of all his stock, etc. He expects to accompany his family to Florida soon afterward, where they will spend the winter. The trip has been planned on account of Mrs. Ferguson’s health.

A BIRTHDAY PARTY Given for Mrs Butler, and the Event Was an Enjoyable One. OTHER SOCIAL ITEMS. Surprise on Mrs Kahn Sunday Evening—Pythians Entertain Tonight.

A pleasant surprise was in order last Friday evening, when a number of friends and neighbors of Mrs. J. I. Butler gathered at her home on South Ninth street to remind her of her birthday anniversary. The party numbered thirty in all, and they proceeded to enjoy themselves to the limit. Music and games furnished amusement for the evening, and at a late hour a dainty supper was served, which can not be overlooked in mentioning the features. The hostess was presented with a beautiful present by the guests in token of their sincere friendship. The party consisted of Mesdames Peter Schneider, Henry Stetler, Thomas Andrews, William Biggs, A. Stoneburner, Cora Archbold, Mary Elzey, W, H. Gilpen. J. gafiy, Wm, Shelter, T- H. Moore, Amos Biggs, N. Moon, George Chronister, Ernest Steele, Charles Hunt, B. David, J. I. Butler and Nellie Eady and the Misses Eliza Spangler, Vida Stoneburner, Estella Chronister, and Ethel Butter.

Mrs. Alphonse Kohn, of West Jefferson street was the victim of a pleasant surprise party last night, when twenty of her neighbors gathered at her home to assist in celebrating her iforty-third birthday anniversary. Twelve games of progressive pedro were played, and the first prizes were carried off by Mesdames H. H. Bremmerkamp and Henry Myers, the boobies being awarded to Mesdames John Hermann and Martin Mylott. The evening was one of pleasure and was a pleasant reminder of the approach of the forty-third milestone of the hostess. Besides enjoying the interesting games, the guests were delighted with an excellent luncheon. The event will no doubt be remembered by the victim of the merrymakers.

The Pythian sisters are expecting a great time at their hall this evening, when the Bluffton and Ossian lodges will be here to initiate two candidates into the mysteries of the order. The Decatur order has made plans to entertain the visiting people in a royal manner. A supper will be served this evening, and a banquet after the initiatory work has been conferred.

Next Friday night the knights and esquires of the Holy Grail will meet at the M. E. church, where they will be served an oyster supper. The boys are expecting a good time, and nothing will be left undone that will tend to make the occasion most enjoyable.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the German Reformed church will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Benjamin Wiedler, north of the city. An enjoyable session is expected. Mrs. Belle France delightfully entertained Sunday at a (twelve o'clock dinner at her home on Second street in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Bart France, who were recently married at Chicago. Those present were Mrs. H. L. Confer and son, Mrs. Corbin, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. France and family. Miss Stella Ellis and R. R. France, of Alliance, Ohio. Mrs. Emma Glendennlng, of Portland, who haa been visiting with friends in the city for a short time, went to Berne Saturday afternoon for a short stay before returning to her home.