Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 30, Decatur, Adams County, 4 February 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAIRY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI Number 30

NAME DELEGATES Jack Edmonds and William Durbin Chosen by the Republicans TO HOLD CONVENTION At Anderson March 26th—J. M. Frisinger Chosen as District Elector Muncie, Ind., February 4. —(Special to Dally Democrat)—The republicans of the eighth congressional district met at the court room here this afternoon. The strength of the once defeated Cromer was again proven when I Frank Ellis, his former law partner, was made chairman. John S. Peterson of Decatur, served as permanent secretary of the convention. Cromer’s slate for national delegates was chosen without opposition, the successful aspirants being Jack Edmunds, of Bluffton, and William M. Durbin, of Anderson, a nephew of ExGovemor Durbin. The alternates were F. H. Wachtell, of Muncie, and Michael Summers, of Anderson. John M. Frisinger, of Decatur, was named as district elector. It was also decided to hold a congressional convention at Anderson on Thursday, March 26th to select a candidate for congress. The convention endorsed Fairbanks for the presidential nomination. 3. W. Smith, who has been at Fort Wayne on business, returned to his home at Pleasant Mills this noon. “A True American" will be repeated tonight. Admission 25c; children under 12 years of age will be admitted to any part of the house for 10 cents, provided they purchase their tickets at door. Doors open at 7:30. CAUSES TbIGSTIR John Terrell Writes a Sensational Letter to Bluffton Banner HIS ACCUSATIONS Calls East Haven Asylum a Slaughter House —Wants Investigatoin John Terrell, the Wells county murderer, who has been at East Haven asylum, Richmond, for several years, smuggled a letter out that institution to the Bluffton Banner which may result in an investigation of that institution, though it appeals to people general as the message oX a crazy man. He said in part: I have done everything I could to get back and have it settled. I would rather be taken to Michigan City and hung than to have to die here. I know how people die in here; have seen poor, weak, sick, helpless men beaten, choked and stamped to death. This was a regular slaughter house, until this fall. I reported one Christian attendant and he was fired. I served notice on the rest. The attendant here now is all O. K. Smith is sore at me; he is a very religious man, being a strict Presbyterian. He thinks the Presbyterian God will punish me in his hell forever, so he reasons that he has a right to torment me here. lam sure the doctor intends to keep me here the rest of my life, The doctor would be glad if the grave would close over me and cover this up. I (Continued oa P*«e 1 >'

the program for c. w. b. m. The C. W. B. M. and Ladies’ Aid so-1 ciety of the Christian church will hold ! a joint meeting at the home of Mrs ! A. D. Artman on next Thursday at , 1:30 p. m. Program for missionary meeting: "How Firm a Foundation” Scripture reading: “The Model Woman" Prov. xxxi: 10-31. Prayer. Topic for study.“ Women of the Bible" Story ot Esther’... .Mrs. McKinney "Story O s Miriam” Mrs. Magley "Story of Deborah”... .Mrs. Mangold "Story of Hannah" Mrs. Fisher Recitation of Psalm xlx:7-ll Merle Burdg Reading by members: “The Women of the New Testament” Closing song: “Nearer My God to Thee.” Business period. Benediction. Every members of both societies urged to be present. Friends cordially welcomed. Miss Ada Springer left at noon for one month’s visit with her mother at Rockford. Ohio. mrsTreiterTead A Pioneer of This SectionWife of the Late Deitrick Reiter ILL ONLY A WEEK Pneumonia Proved Fatal— Came to this Section Forty-Five Years Ago > Mrs. Elizabeth Reiter, aged Seventysix years, and one of the oldest residents of Allen county, died Monday afternoon at two o’clock at their country home one mile north of Williams, after an illness dating back one week, death resulting from pneumonia. Mrs. Reiter together with her husband, Deitrick Reiter, who died last June, came to Allen county forty-five years ago and settled on the farm at which she died. She was born in Germany, where she was reared and received her early education and shortly after coming to the United States was united in marriage to Deitrick Reiter, nowdeceased. Although ailing since last October, her trouble was not considered dangerous until last Tuesday, when she was taken bedfast with an attack of pneumonia, the ravagings of J which she was unable to overcome and 1 Monday afternoon after a long life of usefulness, death relieved her. She worried considerable after the death of her husband last June, and then when her daughter, Mrs. Schoppman, was taken away last August, her decline became very noticeable. Mrs. Reiter was a member of the St. Johns church, and was an earnest Christian and devoted church worker and hetmany kind acts and deeds of charity will be sadly missed by those who came in closest touch with her. The funeral services w-ill be held Thursday afternoon at two o’clock at the St. Johns church, Rev. Jaus officiating, and interment will be made in the St. Johns cemetery. She leaves six sons, namely, Harmon, Henry, William, Fred, Charles and Louis Reiter and one daughter, Mrs. Prang, of Fort Wayne, to mourn their loss. o — FIRE LOSSES SETTLED TODAY. Gallogly 4 Ldwer Pay for Two Recent Fires. The Goliogly & Lower insurance agency today settled the Joel Roe fire loss at Pleasant Mills, where the grain barn was destroyed only a few days ago. The insurance policy of S4OO was paid in full, the loss being total. The risk was >n the Hamburg, Bremen company, represented’ by J. O. Kirby. This agency has also settled the loss on the Homer Charleston home east of Geneva, paying him SBOO. This risk was insured in the Home of New York. — Rev. W. H. Daniel who has been slowly sinking for several days, was reported worse this afternoon, and it J is feared the end is near. Willis Spuller. who is very low with typhoid fever, is reported no better today, with practically no hope for his recovery. This is his third attack within a year. L. W. Lewton, suffering from gall stones, was reported improved today and friends have hopes of his recovery. |

PASSED THE HOUSE I Soldiers’ Widows to Receive Sixteen Dollars a Month 1 i Pension 1 MAKING A DEMAND 1 _ 1 1 Tariff Revisionists in Wash- ‘ ington—A Sober < Thought 1 1 1 Washington, February 4. —Repre- - sentative Chaney spoke briefly in the 1 house in support of the Silloway bill, I pensioning widows of soldiers at the rate of sl2 a month. The Indiana , delegation took an active part in bringing such a bill before congress. Every member of the delegation supported the measure. The provisions of the bill were explained by its author, who said it involved an additional expenditure of $12,741,000. He described destitute widows of soldiers who were unable to secure pensions because of some technicality of the law regarding property holdings and received applause when he said these technicalities should be swept away. Mr. Underwood, of Alabama, won a round of applause by expressing his approval of the measure on the ground of its general character and its justice to many who heretofore have been denied the privileges of the pension laws. Washington February 4. —This week is to see a demand for the creation of a tariff commission made on the president, the speaker of the house of representatives, the leaders in the senate and house and on all the candidates for the republican nomination for president. The general officers of practically every great commercial and manufacturing organization of the country are here to make the demand. They want the Beveridge bill enacted. Washington. February 4.—The Democrats in congress who applauded President Roosevelt’s message so vigorously last week have had a sober second thought, and they are now giving out interviews saying they do not wish the country to get the impression that they indorse all the president said by any means There will be no democratic caucus to approve the message. IN SOCIETY REALM The Merry Jingle of the Sleigh Bells Was Heard Last Evening A COUNTRY PARTY Young Matron’s Club Meeting—Church Social Thursday—Other Doings Sleigh bells the first good sleighing for this year, was taken advantage of last evening, when a merry crowd of young people gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Win. Parent’s home to drive to the country home of Mr. and Mrs, Chas. Rumschlag, situated four miles southwest of the city. The crowd was taken to the country by Mr, Henry Gunsett. After arriving and the greeting of the evening were over, an old fashoiend quadrille was engaged in, the music was furnished by the | I ■ host and his brother. Lewis Rum- ' schlag. followed with taffy pulling, !, as our grandparents used to pull it. j Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess and host, and the , strains of music was heard so the ; guests engaged in dancing and hav- 1 iug a general good time. At a wee . hour of this morning the crowd de- 1 parted for their homes enjoying tho ; night, which certainly was perfect. < The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry 1 Gunsett, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Parent 1 and families, Misses Vena Parent, Ag- 1 nes Gillig. Angela Kintz, Perle Burdg, < Messrs. Frank Parent, Ed Parent, 3 (Continued on, page 4.) I 1

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening February. 4 IVOB.

ED COLCHIN REPORTED DYING. Former Barber Here Fatally 111 at Fort Wayne. John Colchin, who resides in the north part of the city, left this morning for Fort Wayne in response to a message received early this morning announcing that his son Edward was very sick and not expected to live-and that if he desired to see him alive to report at Fort Wayne at once. The message did not disclose the nature of the complaint neither did it state as to whether he was in the hospital, or a private residence, and Mr. Colchin was at a loss to know what the trouble might be. Ed, as he was commonly known among his associates, is a barber by trade, and has upon several occasions followed his profession in several shops in our city. He has been located at Fort Wayne for the past two years, where he has been following his trade. He has a host of friends here who will be grieved to learn of his sudden illness and trust that his recovery may be rapid. — o — A PLEASED CROWD Was That Which Witnessed “A True American” Last Night AT OPERA HOUSE Pocahontas Home Talent Proved Popular and Successful Event The Bosse Opera House was packed to its utmost capacity last evening by those desiring to see the production of “A True American,” a romantic comedy drama in four acts which was given under the auspices of the Pocahontas lodge; and we might add before going farther that the play was well received and enjoyed by every one present. The curtain rose promptly at eighty-thirty o’clock and from that time on until eleven o’clock the audience was royally entertained. The cast was made up of all the old time stars with a few additional changes and as upon former occasions they all did them selves justice. It would be a hard matter for us to say who did the best work, as all were upon a par and did their work to a certain degree I that verged upon professionalism, and Mr. Henry Thomas, who drilled the actresses and actors to this perfection is certainly entitled to much credit. Not an error occurred to mar the performance and everything was carried out with a precision that caused the audience to sit up and take notice. Frank Wemhoff. who played the part of Teddy O’Malley, “A Trim American” portrayed that character in a true manner and his many witty sayings always caught the audience. The work of Ferd Litterer as Victor Belmont, was also worthy of special mention, as he had a heavy part and handled it like a veteran. Walter Johnson, who played the part of Benjamin Lovell, an old character carried out his part to perfection, and won for himself much applause. The villain, O. P. Mills, as Joseph Sprackling, was one of the best characters in the show, and Mr. Mills played his part as if he had always been a villian. Sam Shamp as James the Butler, amused the audience by his funny antics and showed that he was the right man in the right place. Miss Edna Hoffman, who played the leading role as Elsie Lovell, played her part in excellent style a;.d appeared to, be as much at home upon the stage as upon the street and she did much justice to herself. Miss Frances Bryson, as Kate Tyson, also came in for her share of the applause and won the admiration of the audience for her easy composure and deliberate manner in speaking her lines. Miss Minnie Orvis as Lucinda Dobbins, did herself justice and made a hit with the audience from the very start. The musical numbers were catchy and up to date and many of the tunes presented were new to a Decatur audience and each and all were roundly applauded. As a whole, the show was one of the best home talent productions ever presented on the local stage, and Mr. Thomas the director, and the Pocahontas lodge are to be congratulated upon Its success. The show will be put on this evening and we predict another full house.

THE HORSE SALES Beery and Boch Announce That They Will Continue to Hold Them PRICES ARE LOWER Next Sale to Be Held February 14th—Commissions on Each Horse Sold Messrs. Dan Beery and Abe Boch of the Decatur Horse Sale Co., left this ■ morning to buy horses for their sale, , which will be held in their large sale ■ pavillion in this city on Friday, February 14th. Both gentlemen report that their opening sale o nlast Friday was well attended and that a big crowd of buyers was present from eastern markets. The entire consignment of the company’s horses were sold, but the prices were much lower than the sensational prices of last year. The sale was a success as every horse offered was sold and the entire consignment was cleaned up. It is sufficient to say that it was readily apparent to all who attended the sale, that horses must be bought cheaper in the country. They cannot pay the prices for their horses that were paid last year and continue to do business. Many farmers were in attendance at the sale for the purpose of informing themselves as to the present prices of horses, and it was an object lesson to everybody in the business that prices this year arc much lower. There is one rule of the Horse Sale Co. that seems not to be understood by the people in general, and that is that on every horse sold in Decatur on sale day the company is entitled to collect a commission whether sold in the auction, at private sale in the barn or on the street. The companyspends hundreds of dollars in promoting these sales, inducing buyers from the large eastern markets to attend the sale, and it is only fair that the company should receive its small commission for providing this splendid market. If you bring your horse to town to sell on sale day you must expect to pay the company a commission. This- is an inflexible rule of the company and will be enforced. Thiji is a common rule in every large horse market and buyers from the eastern markets are accustomed to it, and will assist the company in enforcing it. SESSIONISDULL The Commissioners Ended February Term Today ISSUED NEW ORDER Farmers Must Cut Their Weeds—New Drainage Commissioner The commissioners, as a board of turnpike directors, issued an order that hereafter no bills for cutting weeds and clearing rubbish from along the macadam roads will be paid from the turnpike repair fund. The laws make it plain that landowners must cut such weeds along theilands, and they can receive credit on their land tax for this labor. The board are not only anxious but propose to have the highways in Adams county clean and free from such filth and dirt. The board appointed Charles M. Morrison as drainage commissioner of Adams county for a period of two years from January 1, 1908. The new ' commissioner is asked to give bond , in the sum of five thousand dollars. The inventory at the county farm was filed and made a matter of record. Adams county will give natural gas another try out, and have signed the usual contract for such service at the court house, jail and surveyor’s office. The only string attached is the privilege is to terminate the contract at the end of any month. If the supply is 1 sufficient the public offices will likely indulge in the comforts of heat by I this easy process.

MEMBERS OF JURY KNOWN HERE Brother-In-Law of B. W. Sholty on Allen County Jury. The grand jury which is investigating the Croy murder will complete their work this week, it is said, and will, no doubt, indict Miller. Sout, Baker and LaDuke for the crime at Woodburn. Considerable interest is manifested here because of the fact that the men are known, that Mrs. Miller is a former resident and that Judge Erwin is assisting the defense. Now there is added interst because R. S. McFerren, one of the grand jurors chosen, is also well known here, being a brother-in-law of B. W. Sholty, and having frequently visited here. He is a farmer living in Lafayette township, Allen county. e The sealing of the bags of sand by W. J. Archbold, agent for the Adams Express company, which ar eto be used by the Coppock people in their experiment tomorrow, was witnessed by a large crowd this afternoon. A SPECIAL PENSION Congressman Adair Secures One for Ex-Commissioner Samuel Fetters NEWS IS PLEASING Mr. Fetters, a Worthy and Well Known Citizen— Gets $24 Per Month Along with his many other good acts as congressman from this district, John A. M. Adair, by the way one of the busiest men at the general assembly. has just succeeded in securing the passage of a special bill in congress, giving Samuel Fetters, of Jefferson township, a pension of $24.00 per month. This work will be thoroughly appreciated by Mr. Fetters, who is a deserving patriot. He is one of the best known men in Adams county, has served as justice of peace and trustee of Jefferson township, and as county commissioner. Twenty years ago when a county officer, he was the largest man in Adams county, weighing over 400 pounds. Shortly after his term of office expired he was stricken* with rheumatism, both legs being affected. Since that time he has been a constant sufferer and for seven years has not left his home. For a year past he has been bedfast. His limbs have wasted to almost nothing, and he has lost nearly 300 pounds in weight. In the old days he was a well to do farmer, owning eighty acres of good land. Now his farm is but a twenty acre tract, too small to provide a living. He served with Company E. 155th infantry, during the civil war. He is sixty-one years old and has a wife and five children, all of the latter of age but one son. The securing of these special pension bills is quite difficult and no difference how hard a congressman works he can only secure the passage of a very few during a term, but Mr. Adair is seeing that a correct share comes to his district. It is probable, however, that he can secure no more at the present term than those already applied for. During Cromer’s terms in congress he made several unsuccessful efforts to secure the pension for Mr. Fetters, proving that Mr. Adair does things. REV. D. F, KAIN IS DEAD. Former Bluffton Pastor Dies at Albion. The Monday evening Bluffton News said: A message to relatives here this morning of the Rev. David F. Kain, formerly of this city, conveyed to them the news of his death, which occurred at 6:30 o’clock this morning at his home in Albion, Ind., where he had been confined to his bed helpless for the past four weeks from paralysis. His death has been expected for several days and his son, Clem T. Kain, and wife of this city, aryl other children. also his brother B. F. Katn. of this city, were at his bedside when the end came. Chris Vogt is at present busily engaged in preparing a mat for the platting of some lots in the northern part of the city. Who it is for he refuses to state at this ime. stating that it would be made public in the near future.

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iBUUI CANDIDACY Hon. W. J. Bryan Believes in the Instruction of Delegates PHILADELPHIA TALK He Made No Concealment of His Attitude as Receptive Candidate I Philadelphia, February 4. —William | Jennings Bryan was entertained at luncheon at the Racquet Club here, as the guest of Roland S. Morris, president of the Pennsylvania Democratic Club. About twenty persons were I present at the luncheon, Prior to goI ing to the club Mr. Bryan was asked by a reporter whether he was a caudi- | date for the democratic presidential nomination. Mr. Bryan dictated the I following reply: “If the voters of the democratc party want another than myself nominated at Denver, they ought to instruct their delegates to that effect. If they want me nominated, they ought to instruct their delegates for me. It is not a 1 matter »o be decided by me or by any small fraction of the democratic vot- ! ere. It is for the majority ot the detn- ; ocratic voters to determine. In November last, to stop the misrepresentations which were going about as to what I might or might not do, and as to the conditions under which I might or might not be a candidate, I stated that I would not ask for a nomI ination but that I would be a candidate if it was the desire of the democratic party that I should be. Believing that in parties, as in popular government, authority comes up to the official from the people, 1 believe that voters when they gather in their communities should express themselves on party principles and candidates and then select delegates in harmony with their ideas. Instructions are democratic because the delegate has no | authority except as he receives in- ' structions from the voters, and the ’ delegate ought to say that which the I voters want said." Mr. Bryan made no concealment of his attitude as a receptive candidate ■ and he said “thank you,” and “that is very kind,” when callers at the Morris home wished him success. COURT HOUSE NEWS Criminal and Civil Cases Are Set Down for Trial This Term A BUSY SESSION A Number of Important Cases on Docket—Other Civil and Probate News A marriage license was issued to Martin Hilgeman, aged thirty-six, of Preble township and Lena Hart, aged thirty. This was pension day and the officials at the county clerk’s vfflee were busy filling out the necessary blanks. Judge Merryman today set criminal I cases for trial as follows: State vs, Kalver & Burst, maintaining a nuisance. March 16; State vs. Charles LeMay, rape, March 3; State vs. Michael Everett, assault and battery, Feb. 24; State vs. Robert M. Durlin. neglect of child, Feb. 18; State vs. W. E. Smith, neglect of children, Feb. 17; State vs. Mary E. Steele and Mary E. Debolt, petit larceny, Feb. 17; State vs. Isaac Strauss, selling liquor without license, Feb. 17; State I vs. J. J. Tonnellier. selling liquor to minors, Feb. 17; State vs. Jesse Smith, keeping gaming room. Feb. 17. Independent Torpedo Co. vs. State Line Oil Co., attachment suit, dismissed at cost of defendant. (Continued on page 3 )