Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 44, Decatur, Adams County, 20 February 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 44

WAS UNCONSCIOUS Rev. Abbott, of Craigville, Was the Victim of a Peculiar Accident FOUND UNDER SLED Feared He Suffered a Stroke of Paralysis—Was Nearly Frozen While hauling wood near Craigville, j esterday D. \\. Abbott, a well known citizen fell from a sled and was badly injured. Owing to his semi-con-scious condition the extent of his injuries cannot be determined today, even. Mr. Abbott lives in Craigville but owns a farm near that place and he had taken a team and sled yesterday to the farm, intending to bring a load of poles home with him. He did not come as soon as he usually did but nothing was thought of his absence. About 6 o’clock, two boys on their ■way to church noticed a team standing in the driveway and upon investigating found Abbott lying unconscious nearly covered with snow and one leg was under a runner of the sled. By the tracks in the snow it could be seen that the team had stood in the same place for several hours. Mr. Abbott was carried home and restoratives administered but he did not regain consciousness until midnight and then he could not tell hotv the accident had happened and is yet today in a semiconscious condition. It is thought by some that he might' have had a stroke of paralysis and fell from the sled but he doesn’t have the usual symptoms of paralysis and he may have been simply thrown from the sled and struck his body in such away that his present condition was caused. —Bluffton Banner

SMOOTH GRAFTER AT RICHMOND “Stung” About Twenty Farmers and Then Disappeared. About twenty farmers residing near Richmond have requested the authorities to make a diligent search for Hugh Scott, monumental mulcher, who has operated upon them successfully in the past fifteen days. The man's swindling scheme, which he perpetrated with ease, was one of the cleverest that has been worked in Wayne county for many years. | Scott appeared in Richmond and surrounding territory and solicited orders for wire fence, wagons and other farm implements at a ridiculously low figure. Sales invariably resulted. Afttr the man had taken orders for these, he then sold farmers large quantities of groceries at an advanced figure over what they could be secured for on the market. Scott explained to his customers that he had to derive a little profit off the groceries to counterbalance that which he lost in the implements and' fencing. Monday farmers were notified that their orders for groceries had arrived. They drove to Richmond and about one carload of groceries was distributed. When Scott was asked about the farm implements he said that they were to arrive on Tuesday. Farmers, taking his word for it, paid the advanced figure on the groceries and told Scott that they would return Tuesday after th e remainder of the stuff which they had purchased from him. When Tuesday came, Scott could not be found. Railroads asserted that they had been consigned no farm implements for any person named Scott. o TWO DOLLAR PRIZE TOMORROW. No Correct Answer Today in Missing Word Contest. It's a double header again tomorrow in the missing word contest —two dollars in currency to the winner. The usual number of answ’ers were filed today, but none were correct. Five words were missing, four of these were ,i our” from Laman & Lee, “us from. Kirsch, Sellemeyer & Sons, “the” from Fred Mills, and “for” from Noah Franhiger. The fifth word is not mentioned at this time because the same word is left out again. Find it if you want the prize. It’s two dollars easily earned.

MONROEVILLE PIONEER DEAD. Charles A, Rollins Died from Amputation of Leg. Monroeville, Ind., Feb. 19.—Chas. A. Rollins died here today. He was one of our oldest residents, having lived here continuously for forty-four years. He was born in Lowell, Mass., in 1834. When a young man he went to Ohio, where in 1861 he enlisted in an Ohio regiment, and served three years, coming here in 1865. Mr. Rollins was in the restaurant business until he retired about ten years ago. The immediate cause of death was the amputation of a leg, nessitated by blood poison caused by a rusty nail in the foot. He leaves a widow and two daughters by a former marriage, Mrs. L. E. Wright and Mrs. George Irland, of this place. He was oue of the oldest members of the Odd Fellows lodge No. 283. Ho was seventy-four years old. having been a resident of Monroeville from the time the town was started. — o COURT HOUSE NEWS Rosa Dettinger, of French Township, Wants Divorce and SI,OOO Alimony RESTRAINING ORDER Issued Against Defendant and Bank of Berne—Marriage License Issued Rosa E. and Jacob Dettinger were married October 13th. 1888, and lived together until yesterday, according to a complaint for diviree filed late last evening by Attorney D. B. Erwin, representing the former. The papers allege that for more than two years Jacob has mistreated his wife, called her vile names, accused her of being unfaithful and of using morphine and otherwise abused her. In the summer; of 1907 he plead guilty before a magistrate of abusing her and was fined, but kept on in his abuse. Two daughters, aged seventeen and fifteen years and a son aged four months are the fruits of said marriage and Mrs. Dettinger asks for the custody of them. She asks also for SI,OOO alimony and an allowance for the support of the children. Dettinger recently held a public sale disposing of his personal property and left home yesterday, saying he could no longer live in such a “hell.” The parties lived in French township. An affidavit accompanied the complaint, setting forth the facts that Dettinger is the owner of a large amount of notes, ce tificates of deposit on the Bank of Berne, and household goods, in all of which she has an interest and she asks that said Bank of Berne be enjoined from paying said funds to him and that he be enjoined from disposing of his property. This request was granted by the court.

Judge Merryman went to Huntington this morning to serve as special judge, being delayed in leaving because of the fact that the jury in the Durbin case was out over night. A marriage license has been issutd to Vernon Hauser, aged twenty-three, of Bryant, Jay county, and Grace Pontius, aged twenty one, of this county. The case of Steele vs. Smith a big claim case, will begin in court tomorrow. R. S. Peterson assumed jurisdiction as special judge in the case of Sarah M. Spence vs. Alice L. Ray, admx., claim $25. Peter Soidner, guardian for Samuel Girod and eight others, filed his final report as to Mary Girod and current account as to four others. Henry F. Judd, guardian for John W. Mankey and othes, filed his final report as to James and current report as to others. Attorney L. C. DeVoss filed a new case this afternoon entitled James McCullough vs. Bessie M. McCullough, complaint for divorce. o Attorney C. J. Lutz was called to Oxford, Ohio, last evening on account of the illness of his daughter, Miss Jeane Lutz, who is suffering from symptoms of appendicitis.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening February, 20 1908

A PLEASING SHOW The Yankee Doodle Boy at the Bosse Opera House Last Night BUD HICKS GOOD The Scenery Beautiful and the Show Was a Good One A fair sized audience was in attendance last evening at the Bosse opera house to see the Yankee Doodle Boy, and those who spent the time were more than pleased. The company was one of the strongest that has visited Decatur in a long time, and were deserving cf a far better audience than was present. The cast was a well balanced one, each actor and actress fitting in their part to perfection, and there was not a hitch or boble to mar any part of the performance. Eddie Dwyer, as Bud Hicks, was probably the strongest character in the play, and his slang expressions kept the audience in a constant uproar and he sprang a number of expressions that have never been heard in this section of the country before. Bert White as Tony Salva was probably next in order, his dago expression being perfect. White sang the latest dago song and was forced to repeat the chorus several times. With the ladies Cario Portello, as Truly Davie, was the strongest character, she being possessed with a beautiful voice and her quaint sayings made a hit with the audience. The scenery was beautiful, the entire outfit being carried by the company, and the costumes were new and attractive, which was pleasing to the audience. This company is deserving of success everywhere and should be greeted by packed houses anywhere on the circuit.

FATHER GUENDLING IS DEAD. Weil Known Catholic Clergyman Dies from Heart Trouble. Lafayette, Ind., Feb. 19.—Father Charles B. Guendling, one of the best known clergymen of the Catholic faith in the state of and at one time chancellor of the diocese of Fort Wayne, died at the St. Joseph’s Orphan Asylum for Boys here at 11:40 o’clock after several days' illness. The distinguished priest was taken ill on Sunday night with heart disease and despite the efforts of the attending physicians he gradually sank until the end came peacefully this evening. — o A NEW DEPARTURE Representative of Ladies’ Home Journal to Be at Fullenkamp’s Store ON NEXT SATURDAY I To Explain Patterns and Give General Fashion Information Frank Gass, manager of the M. Fullenkamp dry goods stttre has arranged a pleasant surprise for the ladies of this community. Every one knows the reliability of the fashion department of the Ladies’ Home Journal, without doubt the most popular ladles journal in the world, and Mr. Gass has arranged for Mrs. Adele King, a direct representative of that company to be at the Fullenkamp store on next Saturday, all day, to inform the ladies who call as to the proper methods of using the Home Journal patterns and explain anything desired concerning same. Mrs. King is a fashion authority and will have with her samples of doilies, needle work, kimona patterns, etc., and her explanations of just how to use each pattern will no doubt prove interesting. The plan is a novel one and Mr. Gass is certainly to be commended for his up-to-date ideas on how to please his customers.

COMPLETING ARRANGEMENTS. Modern Woodmen Will Present “Uncle Rube” The local camp of the Modern Woodmen of America have about completed all arrangements for their local benefit show at the Bosse opera house Friday, Feb. 28th when they will present “Uncle Rube” or “An Idyl of Vermont.” This play is a rural musical comedy that was written for laughing purposes only, and the musical numbers are tuneful, catchy and will be sure to please every lover of good music. “Uncle Rube” will be remembered as the musical treat of last season and as the music has all been rearranged and the chorus enlarged, it will no doubt prove an even greater success. The proceeds are for the benefit of the Modern Woodmen and they earnestly solicit your patronage. The tickets are now being sold by members of the order and the price is a quarter. Remember “Uncle Rube” at the Bosse opera house, Friday, Feb. 28. One night only. THEY ARE ALARMED Fearful of the Negro Vote Should Taft Be Nominated WAGE REDUCTIONS Contemplated by Railroads —Dixon Chairman Congressional Committee Washington. February 20.—The leaders in the Republican party are becoming alarmed over the threaten d bolt of the negro voters everywhere in case President Roosevelt names the nominee of the party at the Chicago convention. Powerful influence was exerted to prevent the bishops of the A. M. E. church from taking any decided stand on the question, but this influence was unavailing, as the following resolution adopted at the closing session of the conference of bishops in this city shows: “We enter now and here our solemn protest against the monstrous injustice done the “black battalion” by President Roosevelt when he discharged its 167 brave men without honor or trial of any kind and merely on a suspicion of their guilt in the Brownsville affray, and against the hardly less wrong done these same men by the plaint and cowardly indorsement given by Mr. Secretary Taft to the huge injustice of the president,”

Washington, February 20. —Organized labor on the railroads suspects that railroad managers are getting ready for a series of wage reductions which will spread all over the country. Protests have been filed on behalf of the organizations, and it is stated that appeal will be made to the arbitration provisions of the Erdman act, at the first move of the railroads to reduce wages, in the hope that a check may be administered. Following a conference at the White House on the subject, it was learned that this fear of railroad employes was first brought to the attention of the authorities here by W. S. Stone, grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Mr. Stone said the employes have reason to believe general reductions, covering the whole country, are contemplated. Washington, February 20. —Representative Lincoln Dixon, of Indiana, has been chosen chairman of the national Democratic congressional campaign committee. This means that the Fourth Indiana district member will have an important part in the campaign the Democrats propose to make for control of the next house of representatives. It was finally decided at last night’s meeting to establish headquarters at Chicago, and Mr. Dixon’s work will be In that city. o W. D. Deiter, Huntington, was before the board of works yesterday morning says the Logansport Tribune, negotiating for the buying of several lote at Mt. Hope cemetery on which he wishes to build a mausoleum. The structure will cost from SIO,OOO to 840,000, containing from 50 to 500 ■ crypts. The crypts will sell for SIOO I apiece.

FELL DOWN STAIRS Trustee Henry Hite Had a Miraculous Escape from Serious Injury HE IS BETTER TODAY Was Feared He Was Injured Internally, But is Improving Rapidly Henry Hite, trustee of Washington township, while coming down the stairs ftom his office last evening over the Elzey & Vance clothing store, had the misfortune to slip on a little piece of ice and fell with considerable force to the stone step below, the full force of the fall resting on his back. He was unable to get to his feet and several bystanders hurried to his assistance and he was taken to the store and a cab summoned and he was conveyed to his' home. Dr. J. S. Boyers was then called, who examined his patient thoroughly and aside from being badly jarred up and bruised could find no injury. The accident happened about five o’clock as Mr. Hite was just closing his office preparatory to going home to supper. The fall was a hard one, and it is a miracle that several bones wene not broken as a result. It was at first feared that Mr. Hite had sustained internal injuries as he seemed to be suffering much pain, but so far as the examination revealed there are no internal injuries and Mr. Hite will soon be able to assume his regular duties at his store and office.

THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM. Everything Ready for the Sessions of the Northern Indiana Conference. Anderson. Ind., Feb. 20.—The program for the ninth district conference of the Muncie district of the North Indiana M. E. conference to be held at Grace church on March 3. 4 and 5, has been completed. The conference will bring 261 official representatives including pastors effective and noneffective, local preachers, dxhorters, class leaders, district stewards, Sunday school superintendents, presidents of Epworth league chapters, presidents of Ladies’ Aid societies and presidents of the Home and Foreign Missionary societies. There will be many other visitors, and probably 400 will be in attendance. The presiding officer of the conference will be Bishop Joseph Berry, assisted by Presiding Elder L. J. Naftzger and Rev. J. W. Walters of Grace M. E. church. A STOCK COMPANY Begins a Three Nights Run at the Opera House this Evening AT CHEAP PRICES Miss Ethel Desmond, the Leading Lady is a Real Topnotcher The Bosse opera house will have an attraction this week, commencing this evening and continuing balance of week that will be a record breaker for prices. 10c, 15c, 20c, will be the price, and the opening night all ladies will be admitted free accompanied by gentleman or lady with one 20c ticket. The Jacobs Stock Co. featuring the beautiful and accomplished actress Miss Ethel Desmond w’ill present for their opening bill “Only a Woman’s Heart” on Thursday night. This company carry ten people, and come highly recommended. Good specialties will be introduced between acts and the show will be continuous, something doing all the time. Here is your opportunity to see a first class attraction for 10 cents for the gallery, 15 cents for blues and 20 cents for opera chairs, with ladies free for Thursday night Secure your seats seats early at the Holthouse Drug Co. Board will open Thursday morning at 8 o’clock.

NIBLICK & CO. ARE FIXING UP. Up-to-Date Improvements Are Now Under Headway. The Niblick and company dry goods store is at present undergoing some improvement, which whene completed is going to add wonderfully to the interior of this mammoth store. The walls are being decorated with a beautiful pattern of wall paper, the border being a special order from a New York house. The ceiling is being arranged artistically by Contractor Gaffer and his force of workmen and is far in advance of anything we have yet seen *in this line. The shelving, counters and woodwork are all to receive a new coat of paint and varnish and the store will be given a general overhauling. This firm is one of the most progressive in our city, and are to be congratulated upon this move. We predict that when completed the decorations on the interior will far excell anything in our city.

ENGLE - BARKLEY Marriage Celebrated Last Evening—Two Popular Young People Wed OTHER SOCIETY NEWS Party at Henry Heckman Home—Five Initiated into Haymakers’ Lodge One of the largest and merriest parties of this month happened last evening at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heckman, when their son, Lawrence, celebrated his twenty-first birthday anniversary. Dancing and playing the games of the season were the amusements of the evening. Before the guests departed for their homes a delicious luncheon was served. The guests from town besides the sled load which were guests from the country, were: Misses Louise Holbrock, Della Schamerloh, Letta and Marie Heckman, Messrs. Tilman Gilbert, Dale Spahr, Frtd Jaebker, Cal Peterson, Will Holbrock. Frank Miller, Elgin King. One of the orders of the city which is coming to the front rapidly is the Haymakers. Last evening they initiated five candidates into the mysteries of the order. Those who were so brave as to face the ordeal were: Messrs. Richard Roop, Russel Andrews, Homer Knoodle, Frank Hower and John Logan. Immediately following the business session the men held a banquet at Coffee & Rinehart’s restaurant at ten-thirty o’clock. The banquet was nicely served in three courses and the proprietors certainly were royal hosts, as they prepared a “dainty” of the season, and each member even the candidates, thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Following this hour of pleasure, the men indulged in a smoker. The Knights of Columbus gave a club dance last evening at their hall for their members and their ladyfriends. The music was furnished by Med Miller's rag time orchestra. The dance continued' until a late hour of the evening. Many attended for an hour or so after the theater last evening. On next Wednesday evening the members will give a public invitation dance. Yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents. Clay, the son of Eli Engle, of Washington township, and Miss Dessie Barkley, of near this city, were united in the holy bonds of wedlock. The ceremony was impressively performed by Rev. A. B. Haist, of this city at four o’clock in the afternoon ini the presence of about thir-ty-five of the immediate friends and relatives of the contracting parties. The house was appropriately decorated for the occasion and after the solemn vows were made the merry party enjoyed an elaborate wedding supper. Both parties are well and favorably known in this city and vicinity. They hail from highly respected families and the best wishes of all who know them will go with them through their married life. This happy young couple will make their home with the groom’s parents near the Washington church. The guests (Continued on page 2.)

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ONE YEAR IN JAIL Is Punishment Doled Out to Robert Durbin this Morning FOR CHILD NEGLECT Sent to Jail—May Be Released by Furnishing Bond to Care for His Child “We the jury, find the defendant guilty as charged and assess his punishment at imprisonment in the county jail for a period of time of twelve months. E. J. Bailey, foreman." The above verdict was returned at ten o’clock this morning in the case of the State vs. Robert Durbin, of Monroe township, which went to the jury at 3:30 yesterday afternon. This conviction is the first of the kind in this county, under the statute of 1907, which provides that the father, or when charged by law with the maintainance thereof, the mother of a child or children under fourteen years of age, living in this state, who being able to do so, wilfully neglects or refuses to provide them with necessary and proper home, care, food and clothing, shall be deemed guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof be punished by imprisonment in the state prison or reformatory for not more than seven years nor less than one, or in a county jail for not more than one year nor less than three months. The law further provides that before sentence is imposed, defendant may appear before the court and enter into a bond with the state, with approved surety that he will provide for the child and sentence will then be suspended. Durbin will probably take I advantage of the latter section, though he was taken to jail this morning pending such arrangements. The jury gave him the limit as to a jail sentence. They were out nineteen hours, and it is said several favored a prison sentence, all agreeing as to the guilt of the defendant. Q STOLE HORSE AT MONROEVILLE Nervy Thief Soaked Weber's for Ten Dollars. A nervy horse thief who drove a stolen outfit from Monroeville to Fort Wayne through the storm Tuesday suffered an attack of fright at the last | moment and left the city with $lO which he had secured to bind a bargain for the sale of a horse and buggy, when he might have procured SIOO. The stolen property belonged to Mr. E. F. David, a liveryman of Monroeville. The man who stole it called upon Mr. David Tuesday morning stated he was an employe of a telephone company and hired a horse and buggy for the day. When yesterday morning came and the fellow had not returned David came to the city and notified Sheriff Grice. The sheriff at once got busy and within a short time located the outfit at the Weber barn, i pearl street and Maiden lane. Mr. I Weber informed the sheriff that the I man with the rig had driven to his barn the day before and had offered to sell the horse and buggy for SIOO and the offer was taken up. The chap was given $lO on the deal and was to return later to get the remaining S9O. He failed to show up. however, and Mr. Weber then notified Sheriff Grice of the matter, though the Monroeville theft did not come to light until Mr. David arrived in the city. The stolen outfit was returned to David and Weber is now out $lO. The thief is described as a man about five feet six inches in height, about 150 pounds in weight, light complexioned, smooth shaven, light hair and dressed in a dark suit of clothes and wore a stiff hat—Fort Wayne Jour-nal-Gazette. Scott Hughes, of /or! Wayne, was in the city today looking after business affairs. Mr. Hughes is closing up all business preparatory to moving to California and he expects to leave this part of the country some time in June. While their many Decatur friends regret to hear of their intention to leave this section, they wish them an abundance of success.