Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 15, Decatur, Adams County, 17 January 1908 — Page 1

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TO LEAVE DECATUR K - Judge Richard K. Erwin Secures Interest in Fort Wayne Law Firm BEGINS ON MONDAY New Firm Will Be Erwin and Underwood—-Deal Closed Today Ex-Judge Richard K. Erwin, of this city, will locate at Fort Wayne. This ■act was determined upon this morning when h e closed a deal for the purchase of Judge John Aikens’ interest in the law firm of Aiken & Underwood, i The new firm will be known a<s Erwin & Underwood and wili begin business next Monday morning. Judge Erwin I has been considering the Fort Wayne field for several weeks, having opj portunities there and finally decided p® join Mr. Underwood. He has purchased Mr. Aikens' library and his | entire interest in the business and we ‘ predict the new firm will enjoy a : splendid patronage. Mr. Aiken exLpects to locate in the west, probably at Huntington, Oregon. The offices of Erwin & Underwood are located' , in the Swaney block on Main street. = just north of the court house, where “ the judge will be found after Monday. However. he will not remove his family until next summer, after the close of school. Mr. Homer Underwood is a clever ' young man. a hard worker and a gcaid lawyer. He is well known, having practiced here several years ago. Judge Erwin is one of the best known attorneys in northern Indiana and his services are much in demand. He began the study of law with France & Merryman in this city twenty-two years ago. A year later he formed a partnership with J. Fred France, now of Huntington. Later he was a member of the firm of Mann & Erwin and just prior to his election as judge of this circuit he formed a partnership ■with his brother, Dore B. Erwin. He served as representative in the legislature of 1890-92, was the democratic candidate for judge of the supreme court in 1906 and has been prominently mentioned as a Candidate for gover(Continued on page 2.) ATRUE AMERICAN Is the Title of a Home Talent Show to Be Given Here Soon SURE TO PLEASE J \ Daughters of Pocahontas Will Give a “New Home” Benefit On the second of next month Henry Thomas will put on a home talent show at Bosse’s opera house under the auspices of the Daughters of Pocahontas. The name of the play is “A True American," and It gives promise of being unusually interesting. A cast of exceptionally good characters has been selected and the rehearsals will begin soon. “A True American"' is from the pen of David Belasco. America’s foremost playwright and producer and this is considered one of his best stock plays. The Forepaugh Stock company played this all fast week in Cincinnati, and it made a decided hit The object of the ladies of the Pocahontas in giving this play is to meet their assessment for the new state home of the Red Men that is to be ejected soon, and is a worthy cause deserving of (the hearty cooperation of the people. In consideration of the fact that the play will be good and that the proceeds of same will be utilized for a charitable cause they should be liberally patronized by the public. The cast will be given soon. — —oMiss Gusta Cramer, who has been ill for several days, is reported as being much improved today, and will no doubt be able to «resumo her old duties in a tew days.

KICKED BY A VICIOUS HORSE. August Schlickman Suffering from a Broken Rib, August Schlickman, who operates a feed yard on the corner of Monroe and Third streets, had the misfortune yesterday to be kicked by a horse and as a result he is today suffering from a broken rib. Mr. Schlickman was going into a stall to feed a strange horse when the accident happened, the full force of the kick striking his left side. He suffered considerable pain and this morning went to a physician who upop examination discovered that one of his riba had been broken. The injured member was dressed and Mr. Schlickman is forced to find his way about the streets in a very deliberate manner. Although the injury Is nothing serious, it Is very painful. HADAGOOD TIME Knights Arrived Home from Bluffton Early this Morning EVENT WAS SUCCESS Big Parade a Feature— Montpelier Lodge Conferred Knight Rank The fifty Knights of Pythias who attended the district convention at Bluffton yesterday arrived home at one o’clock his morning, just in time for the Berne and Geneva delegations to catch their train on the G. R, & 1. and they had to run a little at that. The boys report a good time. About 600 or 800 were In attendance from over the district, the towns represented being Portland, Pennville, Montpelier, Hartford City, Roll. Diuffton, Uniondale, Ossian. Geneva, Perne, Dunkirk, Redkey and Tocsin. A big parade at two o’clock was one of the features, the Montpella.-. Oisian and Bluffton bands furn,shing music. The afternoon session at the opera house was a trifle late on account of the delay in starting the parade. The K. of P. orchestra, of Portland, recognized as one of the best lodge musical organizations in th© state, opened the meeting with a stirring overture. The entire assemblage joined in the singing of “America,” which was followed by the invocation by Rev. H. B. Diefenbach of the Reformed church. After a selection by the ladies’ quartet of Bluffton, the Hon. W. H. Eichhorn extended a hearty greeting to the visiting lodges in an address of welcome. The response was made by Deputy Grand Chancellor Char’es A. Reeves, of Hartford City, and other five minute return speeche-j were made by members of '.he various lodges represented. The remainder of the afternoon was '•ousumed in the principal address by Frank L. Gass, of Muncie, state grand chancellor. In the evening the Montpel'er lodge conferred the Knight rank on a candidate, there were speeches and a lunch. The convention was entirely successful and thoroughly enjoyed. ARE INVESTIGATING A DEATH. Mrs. Ira Forter, of Randolph County Died Wednesday. Portland, Ind., Jan. 17.—Dr. Evans, the coroner of Randolph county, has , not yet made his finding In the case of the death of Mrs. Ira Porter, who lost her life Wednesday morning from the supposed accidental discharge of a shotgun which she is said to have been carrying to her husband to kill a chicken hawk. It is said that the investigation so far has brought to light circumstances that seem to warrant an investigation by the prosecuting attorney and sheriff of the county. Both were at the Porter home Thursday for that purpose. The accident was witnessed by no one. Mr. Porter said that he found the lifeless body! of his wife in a kneeling posture by a j table in the kitchen, when he reached the house following the shot. The funeral of the unfortunate woman will be held Friday morning at ten o’clock, from Praise Chapel, one-half mile east of New Pittsburg. The interment will be at New Lisbon, three ! miles north of Union City.

FUGITIVE CAUGHT Eugene Rose Arrested on a Charge of Wife Desertion WIFE LIVES HERE Is Daughter of Thomas Teepie—Rose Will be Tried at Huntington Eugene Rose, of Huntington, who, about two years and a half ago married Harriet, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Teeple, of this city, and who has been a fugitive from justice for some time on account of a charge of wife desertion pending against him has been captured and is being held at Hammond until the Huntington officers go there to take charge of their prisoner, Mr. Rose has left his wife on four different occasions, but had always returned and their differences would be settled. However, on *he twenty-seventh day of last November he left the house stating that he was getting dry and he was going to get a drink. Instead of returning, he went to the round house where he was employed as a flue blower, drew his check and left for parts unknown leaving his wife in destitute circumstances. Mrs. Rose notified her parents of his actions and Thomas Teaple of this city, fatner of the girl filed charges against Rose for wife desertion. The officers at different places were notified about the wanted man and he was arrested end placed in jail at Hammond. Mr Teeple was notified this morning of the arrest and he at once sent word for them to hold the man until officers arrived for him, and now the young man is staring the penitentiary in the face. Mrs. Rose has moved her househo'd effects to this city and she will make her future home with her parents. .1,,, -Q. . SUNDAY SERVICES AT CONCORD There will be preaching at the Concord church, Monmouth, on Sunday afternoon at three o’clock. A minister from Springfield, Ohio, will conduct the services which will be above the average. DEPOSITORY LAW Necessitates the Inauguration of a New System of Bookkeeping NEW RECORDS ARRIVE City Clerk Must Issue Checks —New Mode Believed to be Good After a delay of fifteen' days the new set of books to be used by the city treasurer and city clerk under the new depository law arrived this morning from Willjam B. Burford and from this time on will be put into practical use. The new law has changed the order of business considerably and it may take the public some Uttle time to grasp the same, which however, in the end is very simple. Under the new' law instead of the city treasurer issuing the check, that duty falls to the city clerk, who makes the issue in triplicate. That is a stub is to he filled out to be retained by the clerk, the body of the check is filled out which goes to the man to whom made payable and a stub is then made out which is retained by the city treasurer when the check is taken to hLu to be signed, thus a complete record is kept of every order. As of old the check must be signed by the mayor, treasurer and clerk and when this is done the check is payable at either of the local banks. The law is without a doubt one of the best ever passed by the legislature of Indiana, as a check is kept upon every order issued and the various officers’ reports must correspond strictly with the orders issued. The new system will be inaugurated immediately by the city officials, and pul into practical use.

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening January, I7 1908.

VAUDEVILLE AT BOSSE'S. The patrons of th e Bosse opera house are guaranteed a rare treat this week on Friday, January 17, when the Interstate Vaudeville association will present one of the strongest bills ever presented here in vaudeville. They have this week the big headliners, direct from over tie western coast. Burke & Urline, in their big laughing hit [entitled “The Automobile Girl;” also Mitchell & Browning, in their ccmedy skei.cn; Homan, the contortionist.. (h e world’s wonder; and Peel & Francis, song and dance artists, in their big comedy sketch are creators of solid fun. The managers guarantee the theater going public a rare treat this week In advance vaudeville at popular prices—loc, 20. One night 1 only. CABINETFRICTION Driving Mr. Cortelyou from the Treasury Portfolio MANY AGAINST BRYAN So Says the Washington Post—Reception at the Fairbanks’ Home 1 Washington, January 17. —Is the I president trying to drive George B. Cortelyou from the cabinet The undercurrent of talk is that such is the program of th e president, who, it is asserted, is unwilling to have Mr. Cortelyou continue as a member of his official family because he has refused J to give assistance to the administra- ‘ tion's political program. Mr. Cortelyou has said many times within the ’ last twenty-four hours that he has not ' thought of quitting the cabinet, but ' persons who. under ordinary circumstances. get their inspiration from the white house, continue to assert that ' he Is going out. The trouble is wholly political. The president took offense because his secretary of the treasury dared be a candidate for the presidential nomination. Even after the 1 first friction matters could undoubtedly have been patched up had Mr. Cortelyou been willing to put aside his own ambition and climb on the Taft wag- ' on. This Mr. Cortelyou has persistently refused to do.

Washington. January 17. —According to a poll of the democrats of the house of irepresentativ.es, taken by the Washington Post, there is a large percentage opposed to the nomination of W. J. Bryan for president. One of the surprises was that Bryan failed to be the choice of the majority of the members from Florida. Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland or Virginia. In all there were fifty-three represntatives opposed to his nomination and who predicted that if he is nominated that he will be defeated. For his nomination there were ninetyeight. Governor Johnson of Minnesota, had a following of thirty-one. while Judge Gray had ten. Judson Harmon, of Ohio, mustered four. Expressions were obtained from all but eighteen democratic members of the house. Washington, January 7 17. —No more representative gathering of official and social Washington could be brought together than marked the reception tendered by the vice-president and Mrs Fairbanks to the members of the United States senate last night at their beautiful home in K street, opposite Farragut square. o NO VERDICT IN WALSH CASE. Jury Has Been Out Twenty-Four Hours-—A Long Trial. Chicago. January 17. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —3 o'clock—The Jury In the John R. Walsh case which retired at three o’clock yesterday afternoon, have not yet agreed, though they have been out just twenty-four hours. He was charged with misappropriating the funds of the Chicago National bank and the trial required many weeks.

A VISITING WEEK Parents Urged to Visit the Public Schools Next Week A LECTURE COURSE School Board Secures Services of Three of Indiana’s Best Known Men At the beginning of the present school year, a system of visitation was adopted by the school board that required the teachers to visit the home of each one of his or her pupils, and following this a committee of several men from each ward was appointed to visit, the public schools for the purpose of ascertaining the manner in which the different classes were conducted. Many accepted this invitation and more men have visited the schools thus far this year than for any one term for twenty years past and as a result those who went are loud in their praise of the condition of the schools. The public is invited to visit the schools at any time they choose, but in order to enthuse the parents and students, next week has been set apart and will be known as visiting week at the schools when many men will make another visit to the various rooms. In connection with tills plan of visitation. the superintendent, teachers and the members of the school board have completed arrangements for a series of lectures. These are to be given to the public and especially to the patrons of the schools, free of charge, the expenses to be paid by the board, superintendent and teachers. Able men have been secured to give these lectures Including state superintendent Cotton, Prof. Kelly, president of the Earlham college and superintendent Study, of the Fort Wayne schools, all of whom are recognized as speakers of rare ability. The school board are sparing neither time nor expense in making the Decatur public schools among the best in the state and their efforts in securing the best teachers obtainable and in making school life unusually interesting and instructive for the pupils are certainly much appreciated by all. A DIVORCE FIGHT The Haviland’s from Geneva Have Their Day in Court QUITE A BATTLE Mrs. Haviland Asks for SI,OOO Alimony—Her Husband Objects One of the most bitterly fought divorce cases heard in the Adams circuit court for several years is that of Harriet E. Haviland vs. Grant Haviland. The parties live at Geneva and about forty witnesses from that locality are present. The case will not conclude before Saturday some time and the testimony is of that vulgar sensational sort, often heard in these cases. The couple were married November 30, 1892, and separated November ?.oth last. Mrs. Haviland was on the witness stand two hours this morning and Itold bf the frequent family differences during the fifteen years of married life. She says her husband cursed and choked her, struck her with a hammer, threatened to kill her and otherwise abused her. She said he had abused and cursed her for joining the U. B. church five years ago. She asks for SI,OOO alimony and the custody of the three children, aged respectively eight, nine and twelve years. Mr. Haviland has filed an answer to the complaint in which he objects to the granting c' a divorce to bis wife and accuses her of infidelity, naming one John Ralph as correspondent. He admits they quarrel frequently but says they were not. serious affairs. The couple have separated three times prior to this time. C. J. Lutz represents the plaintiff. Drew and D. D. Heller the defendant. |

AFTER A MOST BITTER FIGHT. Governor Hughes Fails to Get Presidential Endorsement. — New York. Jan. 17.—After one of the bitterest fights in its existence the New York couny republican com mittee adjourned last night, without having endorsed any candidate for the presidential nomination. An attempt to take up the abled resolution endorsing Governor Hughes failed and th© meeting was adjourned for one month. • — — ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH. There will be a German divine service Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. Bautr, Sr., will deliver the sermon. A cordial invitation to ail. No service Sunday . J. H. Klausing, Pastor. BUSY SOCIAL DAY Prettily Appointed Dinner Given by Mrs. Knorr— Surprise at Watt Home THE C. B. L. DANCE Historical Club Surprised Miss Christen—Thimble Club Met Masks of every description, tiie woman of 1840, even the woman in black and Sitting Bull’s wife, who had been to Washington with her husband to see the Great Father, and had heard of the shower which was to he given by the members of the Historical club for Miss Kittie Christen last evening, stepped off for the evening. This was the merry scene at the home of Miss Kittie Christen when twenty ladies gathered to hold a masquerade surprise shower. One part of each mask was the placard which was worn around the neck and which gave good advice to the hostess. The plan for the evening was that each one present was to give an original "stunt." This was beyond description and at the close of this feature the guests served all day suckers which they had prepared for refreshments, but before leaving, the hostess served a dainty luncheon, which proved delightful to all the members. During the evening Mrs. Crabbs, as president of the club, gave a short talk, and then the guests presented Miss Christen with every utensil that could possibly be used in the kitchen. The members of the club are: Mesdames Jane A. Crabbs, Nannie Miller, Helen Blossom, Carrie Burns, W. A. Lower. Mary Congleton, Robert Blackburn, C.'D. Lewton, Dora Erwin and her guest, Mrs. McMillen, Jennie Studabaker, R. K. Allison. Marie Holloway, O. L. Vance, B. J. Rice, R. S. Peterson. Katherine Allison. Amos Gillig, R. K. Erwin. Exceptionally beautiful were the appointments of the six o’clock dinner given by Mrs. G. W. Knorr, at her home on north Second street to a company of twelve ladies. The guests were placed by the hostess at the table, which was decorated with exquisite taste. The color scheme of pink, green and white, prevailed throughout the five courses, which were served. Extremely lovely did the little pink roses filled with ice cream appear, with a delicious piece of cake with the green icing, tied with a pink candy bow, to correspond with the pink ribbon, placed at the side of the rose, which afterwards were given as favors to each guest. The hostess w-as assisted in serving by Mrs. Fred Linn. The guests were: Mesdames W. A. Lower, Matthias Kirsch, Peter Kirsch, Fred Heuer and her guest. Miss Sophia Heuer. Wilson Lee. Chas. E. Suttles, Fred Reppert, Dore B. Erwin. C. D Lewton, O I, Vance and L. C. Hessert. The calendar for this evening’s entertainment reports the dance and social session which will be given by the Eagle lodge for the members and friends. The Ben Hur lodge will have their regular meeting and a social session, which will be music, readings and talks. Miss Gertrude DeVoss will be hostess at the Euchre club this evening at her home. Mrs. Roy Archbold was a charming hostess at small informal meeting of the old members of the Thimble club (Continued on page 2 )

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HAS ANOTHER BILL Congressman Adair Would Remove Tariff from Lumber WHAT IT MEANS If It Becomes a Law It Will Save Eighth District SIOO,OOO Annually Washington, D. C., January 17.— (Special to Democrat)—Representative John A. M. Adair of the Eighth district of Indiana, today introduced another very important bill in congress it being a bill to remove the tariff entirely from ail lumber imported into this country. Mr. Adair has made an estimate of the amount of lumber used in his district and states that if he can secure the passage of this bill he will have saved for his constituents more than SIOO,OOO annually. The busy congressman expects to secure the passage of the bill, as he has the promise of the support of many members of the house and he will make a vigorous fight for it when it gets before the committee. Mr. Adair is one of the most aggresiv.e young congressmen in the house, and his proposed bills all have the right spirit to them. REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION Indianapolis, Jan. 17. —The Republicans of Indiana will hold their convention for the nomination of state candidates on April 1 and 2, in Indianapolis. These dates were decided on at. a meeting held by the republican state committee —a meeting called for the re.organizaion of the new committee. COURT HOUSE NEWS Another Long Record in the W. H. Shepherd Estate Case WAS MADE TODAY Oil Stock Ordered Sold — Ora Sells Will Fight Suit Against Him Special judge R. S. Peterson hald a session of probate court this morning the Wilson H. Shepherd estate, Andrew Gottschalk, executor, being the matter up for further consideration and another yard or two of record was added in this estate case, which already covers more pages than any previous case on the Adams probate court records. Today the executor filed a petition to sell sixty-live shares of stock in the Shepherd Oil company. Answers were filed by a half dozen parties, including Hunter, Staley, Flavius Shepherd, Engle Coon. Spicher and Oplinger. The petition was granted and the stock ordered sold at public sale on a date to be decided later. In the case of Amanda Sells vs. Ora Sells in which the defendant was cited to appear and show why he has not paid the monthly installments as ordered by the court., D. E. Smith has entered appearance for the defendant. Old Adams County Bank vs. John H. Yager et al, suit on improvement lien, plaintiff filed answefls .to the defendant's interrogatories. Old Adams County Bank vs. Horace S. Porter, to foreclose improvement lien, answers to defendant's interrogatories filed by plaintiff.