Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 5, Number 273, Decatur, Adams County, 11 November 1907 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume V. Number 273

A SAD ACCIDENT Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kukelhan Are Instantly Killed. FUNERAL TOMORROW They are Run Down by the Pennsylvania Flyer at Maples. While ou the way to New Haven Saturday evening to attend the celebration of the twentieth wedding anniversary of Mrs. Sophia Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kukelhan. two of Adams counties best known citizens, met ins taint death at the town of Maples, by being struck by a passenger train on the Pennsylvania railroad, and a trip that meant so much pleasure to the old couple was turned into a trip of profound sorrow for the relatives, who only a few hours before

had wished them goodbye and wished them a sate and pleasant journey. Little did they think when they left their home in Root township that they would be returned to that same home within a few hours cold and stark in death and the suddenness of the entire affair only goes to show the uncertainty of this life, and that we are never able to tell when our time has come, and we will be summoned before our Maker. Word of this tragic accident reached this city about six o’clock Saturday evening and it soon spread from one end of the city to the other, and those who knew this couple so intimately were shocked beyond expression and at firs; were inclined to disbelieve the story until further news confirmed the report. The accident happened right in the heart of the town of Maples, where the tracks of the Pennsylvania railroad crosses the public highway, and from what can be learned there was not an eyewitness to the accident except the engineer and fireman, who were operating the train that crashed into their rig. Mr. and Mrs. Kukelhan on this particular afternoon left their beautiful country home four miles northeast of this city with the intenion of going to the home of Mrs. Kukelhan's sister, Mrs. Sophia Baker, who on Sunday expected to celebrate her twentieth wedding anniversary. They were in the best of health and spirits and undoubtedly drove along the public highway drawing pictures of the excellent time that was awaiting them at their journey’s end. Everything went along well until they reached the town of Maples, which is a small country town located on the Pennsylvania railway in Allen county, and which has a population probably of two or three hundred. The road on which they were traveling led right through the business portion of this town and to gain the city proper it was necessary for them to cross the railroad. The crossing at this particular point has always been a danger-

ous one. as the track on the west side is lined with buildings, which hides fte view of the same for several hundred feet each way. Unconscious of any approaching danger the aged couple drove upon the track and had just gained the summit when the Pennsylvania Flyer, the fastest train on that road, struck the rig broadside, hurling the occupants from the rig and to one side of the track, killing each instantly. The train was stopped as soon as possible, and the crew hurried back to the scene and assisted tn picking up the bodies and carrying them into a nearby house, and an ex amination made which disclosed that every bone in the body of Mr. Kukel han had been broken and that he suf sered a number of bruises about the face, which were undoubtedly caused by cinders and other ballasting along the right of way. Mrs. Kukelhan suffered a fracture of the skull, both arms and one limb being broken and numerous other body bruises. Death in both cases was instantaneous. The coroner from Allen county "as sum moned and gathered what evidence e could concerning the accident, an turned the remains over to underta' ers Gay and Zwick of this city, " were summoned to the scene short . after the accident. The remains "ere placed in an ambulance and broug to this city, where they were and this morning were taken to t Kukelhan home The deceased were two of the oldest residents of th county, having practically made home near this city all of tbe r

on a farm. Mr. Kukelhan was aged sixty-eight years and his wife was three years his junior. They owned four hundred acres of land in Root township, which was considered to be one of the best farms in Adams county. They had just reached the point in life when they had expected to take things easy and enjoy their old days together in ppace and quietitude when they were stricken from our midst without a moment’s warning and in a twinkling of an eye. Both Mr. and Mrs. Kukelhan were popular people in the community in which they resided, and their friends are innumerable, and their untimely death has cast a gloom and sorrow over the entire cdmmunity. They were members of the Fuelling church and both were earnest and devoted Christians and workers in its behalf, and their many acts of kindness and deeds of charity will be sadly missed by those who came in constant touch with them. They were the parents of seven children, six sons and one daughter, all of whom survive their loss. The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at one-thirty o’clock sun time at the Fuelling church. Rev. Dornsief preaching in English and Rev. Klausing in German, and interment will be made in the family burial plot at the Fuelling cemetery. —— o — THE SOCIAL DOINGS Impressive Wedding Ceremony at U. B. Parsonage Last Saturday Night. A PEDRO PARTY Scheduled to Come Off Thursday Night at K. of C. Hall—Other Notes. On last Saturday, evening at seven o’clock at the home of the United Brethren pastor in this city, occurred

the marriage or Miss Mattie Buckmaster, of this city, to Chauncey L. Oliver of Monroe. The ceremony was impressively performed in the presence of only immediate relatives. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Buckmaster, and has a multitude of friends who extend their very best wishes for her future happiness and prosperity. The groom is a hustling young man of Monroe, possessed of good business qualifications and is held in the high esteem of all who know him. This happy young couple begin their matrimonial career under most pleasant auspices and we bespeak for them a prosperous journey through their wedded life. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the United Brethren church will hold a special business session at the home of Mrs. Stangle Thursday afternoon at two o’clock. A good attendance is desired. The members of the St. .Agnes Society have announced the fact that they will give a pedro party at the K. of C. hall next Thursday night and they have planned to have an excellent time. It is thought that more than two hundred people will attend the social event. Progressive pedro will be indulged in until ten o’clock, after which dancing will ensue. If vou have not secured a ticket, see some member of the society and purchase one for fifty cents. The sewing club will meet at the home of Miss Stella Bremerkamp tomorrow evening and arrangements are complete for a good jolly time at this, their second meeting. All K. of P.’s should remember that their next regular meeting will be one of vital importance to the lodge and all should be present to aid in transacting the business. .. ' —• The Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet next Thursday afternoon at two o’clock with Mrs. L. G. Brokaw. A good attendance is urged. The Ladies’ Mite ociety of the M. E church will bold a meeting at the home of Mrs. W. H. Daniels next Friday afternoon and all members are urgently requested to be present. The proceeds of these meetings will be used for local charity for this month. Ladies’ Historical club meets with ■Mrs. O. L- tomorrow evening. " (Goa«»

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, November li, 1907.

MEETINGS CLOSED I , Rev. Oborn Left this 'Morning for His Home at Warsaw. IS A GOOD PREACHER . • A Very Successful Meeting L Was Held at the Methodist Church. > After three weeks of hard and con- , sistent work, Rev. Oborn closed the series of revival meetings at the Methodist church last night with a most appropriate sermon and left this . morning for his home at Warsaw. During the time Rev. Oborn has been in , our city he has delivered many power- > ful sermons, among which the “Three Roads to Sodom,” “The Best Job,” and , "A Shorn Lamb,” stand out as most , prominent themes upon which he talked. Great interest has been manifested by the people in general in these services, and fifteen souls have been , converted. The attendance at all the meetings has been beyond reproach as the spacious auditorium was well filled at each session. The evange- . list conducted three services in a single day at several different times and it was through his and Dr. Wilcox's untiring efforts that so much good has been accomplished. At last night's meeting the audience was so immense that it was found necessary to open the doors of the lecture room to accommodate the people, and they were all amply repaid by an excellent dis- • course from the lips of Rev. Oborn. Yesterday afternoon another special sermon to ny?n only was delivered on the theme “A Shorn of Strength” and it was interesting indeed. In fact every sermon forthcoming from the evangelist has contained many truths 1 and logical thoughts and he would be I welcomed in Decatur again at any ( time. He will conduct revival services at Kalamazoo next, and he has the ’ best wishes of Decatur people for great success in his meetings at that place. ■ Dennis Spencer has returned from 1 an extended visit in the vicinity of ■ Clear Lake, THE LADY IN BLACK I I > She Again Comes into Prominence in this ; City. DRESSED IN BLACK 1 ’ Refuses to Engage in Conversation —Plotting . for Her. i The lady in black was seen again ' Saturday evening and this time by a 1 certain married woman, whose name ’ we have been requested not to divulge. ’ The woman in black seemingly was f about her old haunts near the Central • school building and when spoken to ‘ by the other lady refused to answer and turned away. The lady who saw her endeavored to ascertain who she ' was, and scrutinized her carefully from ' head to foot. She was dressed in a s flowing gown of black and wore a ’ black hat and veil that partially hid her face so that her features could not be recognized. The lady in black was standing near the school entrance > and when thp other woman passed 1 turned her back and refused to answer ’ her salute of good evening. Who the woman is or what her object is in parading around the streets in this ' garb for seems to be a mystery to all - -and up to the present time she has ■ been fortunate enough to escape iden- ’ titjy. However, from the talk that one can hear among the younger generation it will not be s»»g until the pub- ' lie will know something more definite. ’ o — The Toledo Brewing company have ' been making some needed repairs up ’ on their property at the east end of 1 Monroe street that adds to the ap- ' pearance of the same. A new- office was constructed on the east side and 1 this insures agent Johnson a warm • place in which to keep up his end ’ of the work dfiriijg the coming winter. • ‘ k

THEY WANT MORE ROOM. Scheme Being Worked to Build Annex to State Capitol. Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 9. —Among state officials and others having business regularly at the capital building there is a movement on foot to enlarge state quarters by building an anmjx to the state house. If the plan develops the next general assembly will be asked to appropriate a goodly sum with which to make what are regarded as necessary additions. For months there has been general complaint among state officials because of cramped conditions. Not a single official has as much room as he would like or could properly use. Many of the offices are overcrowded. Every one of the 126 rooms in the building is occupied and even the basement has been convened into a laboratory for the food and drug commissioner. From basement to garret the big building is filled. o Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Reed, of Huntington spent Sunday with the latter’s mother, Mrs. M. Fullenkamp, and returned to their home this afternoon. WILL BE OPPOSED Opposition to National Bank Guarantee Credit Notes. THE SKYS BRIGHTEN Financial Condition Looks Better—Taft Boom is Dead. Washington. November 11.—It is evident that legislation authorizing the issue and redemption of national bank guarantee credit notes cannot go through congress unopposed. The bill which the Republican members of the house committee on banking and currency reported favorably last February and which, according to the present program, is to be revived as soon as congress meets, is not in favor with all the Republican members of congress by any means, and the prospect is that it will be opposed by practically all the Democratic members. The five Democratic members of the banking and currency committee united in a report opposing such legislation when the bill was reported. Most of them have been heard from this week to the effect that they have not changed their minds.

Washington, November 11. —The United States treasury officials express the view that last week came to an end with the financial situation greatly improved. It is the hope of these officials that the banks of thd'country will at the earliest possible moment, resume unrestricted cash payments. It is said, however, that it is for the banks, and them alone, to determine when normal business methods shall be restored. Banks of many cities are still taking advantage of the opportunity to increase their circulation by substituting approved bonds other than government bonas for bonds now up for circulation. ’An encouraging feature of the situation is that government receipts are not falling off. The surplus so far for this month is nearly $4,000,000. Washington, November 11.—The presidential developments of the last week may be summed up as follows: The Taft boom has come to be regarded as dead beyond resurrection. With his favorite candidate seemingly an impossibility, President Roosevelt is compelled to face an increasing demand that he become a candidate for a third term. ——o “Do you know,” said a clerk in one of the big dry goods houses the other day, “that the number of women who make their own clothes is increasing rapidly all the time? Women who formerly had all their clothing made by the dressmakers and tailors now do much of their own work. I suppose the reason for this is that the prices of the dressmakers keep increasing and their patrons figure that they can have more clothes by the money they save making their clothes themselvjes. -rjf the movement keeps growing it result, eventually, in lower prices sos dressmaking.”

FOR THE SENATE Governor Folk May Enter the Senatorial Race. HE WOULD LIKE IT He Will Be Opposed by Gum Shoe Bill Stone. St. Louis, Nov. 11.—Accompanying a declaration that under no circumstances would he permit the use of his name in connection with the democratic presidenial nomination, Governor Folk confided to friends at the Southern hotel last night that he has decided positively to enter the race for United States senator. At the same time thje governor made it clear that he intended to withhold a definite announcement of his candidacy until January 1. One of his supporters reminded the governor that when he was circuit attorney of St. Louis he announced himself for the gubernatorial nomination more than a year in advance of the election. It was argued that an equally early campaign was necessary to capture the senatorship. Governor Folk answered with the statement that he did not want to begin the campaign until such time as he was certain he could give it the proper care and attention. It is pointed out by Governor’s Folk's supporters that all of his official appointments have been made and that with no patronage left at his disposal, political enemies cannot charge that his administration would be embarrassed if he were to promulgate his political aspirations without further delay. Again the fear is expressed by more than one of the governor’s lieutenants that another candidate besides Senator Stone may figure in the senatorial sweepstakes. Within the last few days ex-Attorney General Edward C. Crow has received letters from various parts of the state urging him to make the fight against both Senator Stone and Governor Folk. Heretofore Mr. Crow's name has been mentioned only as a candidate for governr, but even this suggestion is without his authority. TWOSUNDAYHRES Neither Proved to be Serious and no Damage Resulted. NO DAMAGE DONE The Homes of Charles Miller and Dr. Coverdale on Fire. Decatur was visited by two fires Sunday, but fortunately neither did any material aamage and the loss at both places -was very slight. The first alarm was given at nine o’clock in the morning, when it was thought that the residence of Charles Miller on Seventh street was on fire, but this proved false, although a small blaze was discovered in a basket of clothes which sat near the stove and had smoldered to such a degree that the house was filled with smoke. The fire was discovered by one of Mr. Miller’s sons, who immediately became frightened and turned in an alarm when a bucket of water would have done the work easily. Some of the nearby neighbors put the biaze out long before the fire company reached the scene. The second alarm was sounded about four o’clock in the afternoon, when a small blaze was discovered at the residence of Dr. J. S. Coverdale on south Third street. The fire originated near ai chimney on the roof and a fpw buckets of water soon extinguished the blaze, and all damage was past. This makes three fires within three 1 days, and two were results of defective chimneys. 1 o i ANOTHER NEW ONE. < < James A. Hendricks, agent at the < G. R. and I. at Monroe, has announc- i ed and is making an active canvass ( for the office of commissioner, Second i district.

TAFT BOOM COLLAPSED. The Vice President Played Good Political Game. Washington, Nov. 11. —The generally admitted collapse of the Taft presidential boom and the criticisms which have been visited upon those who have had it in hand, has served to create the belief here that Vice-President Fairbanks has adopted a sensible course in "his attitude toward the presidential nomination. Some of his closest friends have at times been disposed to criticize the vice-president because of his failure to sound periodical keynotes or permit the establishment of any boosting bureaus, either at Washington or Indianapolis. The promoters of the Taft presidential boom were successful in cutting a wide swath in the newspapers. Their expenditures in securing readable matter intended t draw favorable attention to the Taft candidacy has run far Into ' the thousands, and postal cards, cir--1 cular letters and other forms of advertising literally by the ton. o ■ Mrs. Guy Majors returned to her home at Monroe this afternoon after 1 spending Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Shafer Peterson.

WERE” HERE TODAY Trying to Find Fred Gates or Fred Ricard. LEFT A MONTH AGO Since That Time Nothing Has Been Heard of Him. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gates, of Toledo, Ohio, were in our city today in consultation with the police endeavoring to locate a young man going by the name of either Fred Gates or Fred Ricard, who is a brother of the above named Albert Gates. It seems that when the lad was but three years old his parehts died and the boy was adopted by a family by the name of Ricard, living close to Fort Jennings Ohio, an dthat he continued to live with that family up until about a month ago, when he left saying he was going to Delphos to accept a position and since that time his adopted parents have not heard from him. Young Gates or Ricard was traced as far as this city by the above named couple and while here worked for Julius Haugk at the stone quarry, leaving here something like two or three weeks ago, but where he went they seem unable to ascertain. The lad at this time is eighteen years of age, being about six feet tall, and weighing something like 175 pounds, being dark complected and is not aware of the fact that he has a relative living. He is wanted badly at Toledo by lawyers, who has his estate under control and has something like two thousand dollars awaiting him at that place, which is due from the government to him as pension money. He has three brothers and one sister living and they have not seen the young man since the family was broken up immediately after their parents demise. Mr. and Mrs. Gates left this afternoon for Fort Wayne, where they will institute a search and endeavor to locate the young man and take him back to Toledo, where a small fortune awaits him as well as a future home. Any information any one can give would be gladly received by Mr. and Mrs. Gates, and can be directed to them at their home 730 Bush street Toledo, Ohio. I

The local coal merchants are busily engaged at present in filling orders as fast as possible and the demands for this necessity are greater than they can fill. It seems as if every one desires coal at the same time and they are experiencing some trouble in pleasing all their trade. At this time hard coal seems to be in the greatest demand. A number of Decatur people attended the David Gerber sale today and reports from the same say that it was one of the largest ever held in Adams county. A large line of articles were offered for sale and everything went at high and fancy prices, much to Mr. Gerber’s delight. Taking everything into consideration, the sale was all that could be expected.

Price Two Cents

HE IS IN TROUBLE Mose Krohn is Indicted by the Federal Grand JuryMAY BE SERIOUS He is Charged with Impersonating a Government Official. Moses J. Krohn, who formerly graced this city with his presence, asnd called this his home, according to the Indianapolis Star of Sunday, was indicted by the federal grand jury of this state, who on iturday adjourned after one of the shortest

sessions ever held by that body. Fortythree indictments were returned by that august body, Including the one against Krohn, who is charged with impersonating a government official in order to obtain money. The Star did not state whether Krohn was in custody or not, and upon this point we are unable to enlighten the public although Mose has been seen in that city during the past week, and if not now in the custody of the federal offiqers, he soon will be. Krohn left this city some time during the month of August, going from here to Portland, where he was engaged as day clerk in one of the leading hotels of that city. From there it is presumed that he went to Indianapolis, where he got into this present trouble. Krohn left Decatur practically owing every one he could induce to loan him a cent, and his indebtedness here alone will amount to three hundred dollars. Since leaving here the banks have received numerous checks from various banks over the state whom Krohn had given his personal check to for sums ranging from ten to twenty-five dollars, which the banks were forced to return unpaid, as he had no funds here with which to pay them. A few months before Mose left this city his children, who had been going to private school in Chicago, came to this city to be cared for and instead of treating and caring for them as a father should, he placed them in private families, promising to pay for their keeping and these people who were kind enough to take his children are among those who are holding the sack. As matters now stand the children will be forced to shift and make their own way. Krohn was a big good natured fellow who did not know the value of a dollar and spent the same as fast as he made it. He had an Interest in his father’s estate all of which he has squandered, and as a result his children are forced to suffer for his folly. That Krohn has met the fate that he ■ is deserving of is the concensus of opinion of all, and under the circumstances Mose may be forced to serve a little term in the state prison.

PETITIONS IN CIRCULATION. Muncie is Also Going into the Impeachment Business. Muncie. Ind., Nov. 11. —Events are • moving rapidly in the controversy involving the Muncie fire department. A movement, organized by many of the leading manufacturers, business and professional men, property owners and taxpayers of the city, was started yesterday looking toward the removal from office of Mayor Leonidas A. Guthrie. Besides this step, another similar in its purpose, was instituted calling upon the taxpayers of the city to be present in force this evening at the special session of council “to protest against the present administration of city affairs and petition for relief from same.” Never before in the history of the city has there been such widespread agitation over municipal affairs. It has been known for some weeks that certain members of council and others, who have had no confidence in the mayor’s ability to conduct the affairs and business of the city properly, were ready to indorse any action looking toward his impeachment from office. — ■ o— ANNOUNCEMENT COLUMN GROWS James A. Hendricks, of Monroe, has announced his candidacy in the Second district. J. A. Cline announces Ifor Assessor of Root township and Edward Gallmeye for Assessor of Preble township.