Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 48, Decatur, Adams County, 25 February 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

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I FROM PARALYSIS ■■nst Bultemeyer, of Near I Friedheim, Died Last Evening ■AS WELL KNOWN I'he Funeral Services Will Be Held Thursday Afternoon fcjrnst Bultemeyer. aged ninety-one QBars. one of the oldest and best citizens of Adams county, died evening at five-thirty o'clock at home of his son. Christopher H»l---yer. near Freidheim after an ill■ts of exactly one week, death refrom a stroke of paralysis. Mr. ■kiltemeyer was born in Germany, he resid'd with his parents nn he reached the age of fifteen years. he came to America and immetook up his residence at Fort where he accepted work on Kth' canal, which he assisted in con|Btru<Ting. By hard work and careful he was soon able to purchase a farm mar Freidheim.where took his bride and since that time made his home. After th? deof his wife, a number of years his son Christopher and wi.’e ■freir to the old homestead ami mad- 1 Mieir home with Mr. Bultemeyer u,. the time of his death ani did ■heir utmost tn make his last davs ■peasant. Just a week ago Mr. Bul■Btneycr wen: to the Freidh* ini church H# c attend the funeral of Ernst Bulte■neyer. who had committed suicide and Mppon his return home was seized with stroke of paralysis, his left side be■ng effected and he was forced to B#ake to his bed from which he was never more to rise. Be gradBtially grew worse and last evening ■death relieved him from all further ■buffering. The deceased was a mem■ber of the Freidheim church, being a ■devoted Christian and an earnest work■er in its behalf and his many acts of ■kindness and deeds of charity will be ■sadly missed by those who came in ■closest touch with him. The funeral ■services will be held Thursday afrer|f noon at one-thirty o'clock at the FreidEtheim church. Rev. Preuss officiating ■and interment will be made in the ■Freidheim cemetery. He leaves three ■eons, Christopher. William of this ■county, Fred of Allen county, and one ■daughter, Mrs. Menzing, of Fort ■Wayne, to mourn their loss.

| ASKS FOR DIVORCE | Mrs. Sarah C. Potts Seeks a Separation From Her Husband (AFTER FIFTEEN YEARS ■Also Demands SI,OOO and $360 Per Year to Maintain the Children Attorney A. P. Beatty filed a <ll- - vorce ease last evening in which Sar|ah C. Potts seeks a divorce from • Hiram Potts. The complaint asserts ' that the parties were married May I 28th, 1893, and lived together until yesterday. For more than five years the defendant has compelled the plaintiff to work out for her neighbors to earn money with which to purchase clothing for herself and children. She has also worked in the harvest field and cut corn. Mrs. Potts further asserts that her husband has called her vile names, cursed her and said that if It were not for the law he would kill her. Six children ranging in age from two to twelve years are the fruits of the marriage. The defendant is said to have property valued at $2,700 and Mrs. Potts asks for a divorce, the custody of the children and SI,OOO alimony; also sixty dollars per year for the maintenance of each of the children, a total of $360, and for alt other proper relief. The Potts have lived in St. Marys township for five years past. The summons was made returnable Saturday, March 7th.

MRS, VOGT GIVES OPENING. Handsome Display of Burnt Wood and Fancy Work. Mrs, C. Vogt is having her burnt wood opening this afternoon and this evening and also Wednesday afternoon and evening, at her home. Besides the burnt wood she will sell fancy work of all descriptions. Mrs. V ogt has taken instructions from a foreign artist when she was on her trip west, and never before was such work done in the city. Not only has she large placards, but the small ones and each piece is just as nicely done as the previous one, and at a reasonable price. Mrs. Vogt will be at home to her friends at any time during the two days, even if they do not care to purchase. The articles make handsome gifts and prizes.

ATTEMPT TO KILL Is the Charge Which Mike Everett Now Faces in Court TRIAL BEGAN TODAY Result of a Controversy Last October, When Julius Haugk Was Stabbed ■ Charged with an attempt to murder Julius Haugk, the well known contractor, Michael Everett was placed on trial tms morning before Judge Merryman and a jury. Everett appeared slightly nervous, and both he and his wife who sits beside him paid strict attention to all th e proceedings. It required two hours to empanel a jury, finally resulting in the seItction of the following: Bert Wolfe, Ben Pillars, A. W. Girard, John Losh.e, J. L. Yaney. John A. Smith, Joseph Andrews, John Helm. Andrew Idlewine, Alfred Kelley, Joseph Bears and Ed Bailey. At eleven o'clock Prosecutor Heller made his statement to the jury and Mr. Haugk, the first witness was called. The crime of which Everett is accused, occurred about 7 o’clock p. m. on Saturday, October 12. Everett had been working for Haugk, but had quit. He claimed Haugk owed him for a day’s work, but his old bos& insisted that more than that amount was due for house rent. At the hour mentioned Everett was standing in front of the Daily Democrat office when Haugk rode past on a bicycle. Mike called to him and he rode up to the curb. A short altercation followed and Julius was stabbed the instrument passing through a coat, memorandum book, vest, and two shirts and inflicting a slight wound just over the heart. Everett was arreted and given a hearing before Squire J. H. Smith, who bound him over to court. The cast is attracting more interest than has been manifested in the trial of a state case for some time and the court room was well filled with spectators when the case was called this morning. There are about thirty witnesses and the trial will occupy about two days. J. C. Moran is assisting Prosecutor Heller for the state and Lewis C. DeVoss is defending Mr. Everett. An unusual proceeding occurred in the trial of the case this afternoon, when Mr. DeVoss filed three affidavits that BerfrWolfe. one of the jurors, had a few days ago made the statement that he believed Evertt was guilty and had ought to be hung. H e was removed and Jacob D. Kemper took his place. This delayed the case until 2:30, when the entire trial began again. The autolsts who are taking part in the great New York to Paris race are meeting with slow progress as not one of the machines have arrived in Chicago to date. They have been encountering miserable weather and this has impeded speed to a great extent. However, regardless of every drawback, the American machine is in the lead and' bids fair to win this great race. The board for the DeWitt Miller lecture this evening is pretty well taken up and that distinguished orator bids fair to be welcomed by a large audience. The promoters have worked' hard for a crowd and are deserving of the success that is going to crown their efforts. Those who attend will be more than pleased as Mr. Miller is a very gifted speaker and cones highly recommended-

CUT UP THE ROADS Six Affidavits Filed Today Against French Township Farmers MORE TO FOLLOW County Commissioners Will Prosecute Until Practice is Broken Up Affidavits were filed this morning in Squire Smith’s court against six of French township’s leading citizens, namely, Henry Levy, Lewis Baumgartner, Fred Kohler, William Yager, Henry Meyers and Ralph H. Grove charging them with hauling heavy loaded wagons over the Ashbaucher pike during a thaw and cutting the same up in such a condition that they were practically impassable. The affidavits were signed by Commissioner William Miller, who alleges the above named men unlawfully hauled over a certain gravel road known as the Ashbaucher toad a combined load, the weight of which was twenty-five hundred pounds and that the loads were hauled on wagons which had tires of less* than four inches in width and that the hauling was done at a time when the road was thawing out and in a wet season and that by reason of the same the road was cut up and greatly injured, all of which is in violation of a statute passed by the recent legislature. The six men against whom the affidavits were filed together with twenty-two others who are involved, were in our city today and appeared in Squire Smith's court and their cases were set down for a hearing on the 6th day of March, one week from Friday. The men at the time of the alleged transaction were engaged in assisting the Standard Oil company to move their camp and say that the roads at the time were in a wet condition, but claim that every wagon used complied with the statute in every respect and they will fight the cases and with that end in view have secured the services of Attorney David E. Smith. It is reported that twenty-two more affidavits have been prepared against others who assisted in this transaction and will file the same some time this week, and all involved will be tried at the same time. From all appearances It would seem that the commissioners are going to make a heroic effort to stop the practice of cutting up the pikes by hauling heavy loads over the same and several more prosecutions will follow in the near future. The outcome of these cases will be watched with considerable interest.

DEWITT MILLER HERE TONIGHT Famous Lecturer to Appear at the Bosse Opera House. DeWitt Miller, one of the greatest lecurers on tht American platform, will appear at Bosse’s opera house this evening, delivering his famous lecture “Love, Courtship and Marriage.” His talks fairly ripple with humor and along with the entertaining thoughts is just enough of good thoughts to cause them to sink into your mind and remain, there for years to come. You should not miss hearing this great and good man. - o TAKEN TO A PRIVATE HOSPITAL L. A. Holthouse in a Very Serious Condition. L. A. Holthouse, who has been in a very serious condition for ten days past, suffering from a complication of ailments, has been taken, to the Fletcher hospital at Indianapolis for treatment. His condition has caused the greatest anxiety of his relatives. A very dangerous heart trouble making his treatment an extremely difficult one. Mr. Holthouse’s host of acquaintances are earnestly hoping for news of mi improved condition.

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening February, 25 1908.

REV. ABBOTT’S ACCIDENT. I Craigville Minister Tells How It Happened. Rev. D. W. Abbott, who was injured near Craigville last week, is reported to have almost entirely recovered, his mind is once more perfectly clear and he recollects how the accident occurred. He was hauling a load of poles and when he got off the load to adjust something the sled slipped to one side and his leg was caught by one of the runners. He then took a standard from the sled and tried to pry the runner to one side. The standard broke and at the same time the jar caused some of the poles to slip from the load, and it struck him on the head, rendering him unconscious, in which condition two boys found him. He says that he had lain in the road only a short time, for he saw the boys who found him coming some distance down the road before he was rendered unconscious.

WANT TO EXTEND Mass Meeting to be Held at the Commercial Club THURSDAY EVENING Fort Wayne and Springfield Railroad May Be Extended South On Thursday evening of this week there will be a general mass meeting of the business men of Decatur and the promoters of the Fort Wayne & Springfield interurban railway for the purpose of talking over the proposed extension of the road from this city into the town of Berne. The promoters of this line have been figuring for some time upon making this extention and they desire to ascertain from the business men at this meeting what they think of the project and what assistance they are willing to extend to the company in making this extension. There is no question but that for the benefit of Decatur and business in general that the line should be extended farther south into a territory that would bring to Decatur mor e business, and it is now up to the business men to attend this meeting and fully discuss the project pro and con. From what we are able to learn* the managers of this line are not asking any great thing from the local business men. and only want them to assist in getting the right of way free between Decatur and Monroe, and from that point on they claim that they will get all the assistance needed from the Berne business men. As the line stands at the present time it is practically a bad thing for th e local business men, as It takes away business and brings nothing ini, and from a neutral standpoint it would seem that every business man in Decatur would be more than anxious to assist in any material way to feet the line extended so that while it was taking business away it would in connection always bring business to Decatur. The proposed extension runs into a territory that would mean much to the local business men as It is one of the richest fields in Adams county and in a short time the people of that vicinity would be educated to coming to the county seat to do their trading and business. This meeting should be ■ attended by every business man of our city and th e matter thoroughly talked over and some definite action taken either to assist the company in this proposed extension or to turn the proposition aow-n and let the matter rest as it now stands. This, is a question of vital interest to every citizen in Decatur and especially to the business man, and he should not let an opportunity of this kind slip by wuthout giving the same his keenest attention, as in the etjd it may not only mean, much for each indlvidually.but may mean much for the community at large. The commercial club is to be commended upon its action in pushing this proposition and asking for a mass meeting of the business men, as they show that they still have that one object in view “Greater Decatur.” Let every business man turn out and make the meeting a hummer.

808 SLED PARTIES Were Again in Order Last Evening—Happy Event at Ed Lyons’ Home OTHER SOCIAL NEWS Parties at Keller, Dirkson and Springer Homes—A High School Event Rain, rain, go away, and come back some other day, for the young people have planned several sleighing parties for this week to spend the evening in the rural district. The St. Vincent de Paul society will meet with Mrs. Dyonis Schmitt, at her home on Mercer avenue, Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Peterson royally entertained a small company at an old fashioned chicken dinner yesteiday at their home, given in honor of the Mrs. Peterson’s 57th, birthday anniversary, and Mrs. Frank Peterson’s 28th birthday anniversary. After the dinner was over the host entertained their guests by taking them a sleigh ride over the country and city. The guests were Mr. and Mi s. Charley Peterson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peterson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Perkins and daughter Oval, Mrs. William Campeer, of Steele, Ind. Hurrah! the freshman class was in full sway last evening for a large number drove to the country home of Miss Matie Chronister one-half mile north of Bobo, to spend the evening. Music and various games were played and a delicious four course luncheon was served and each voted the hostess a splendid entertainer. The members present were: Misses Alice Knapp, Lydia Miller, Ruth Gay. Ethel Butler, Marie Ball. Emma Schultz. Ruth Hammill, Vera Hammond, Jessie Phillips, Cleo Henry, Alice Brandeberry, Messrs. Ray John, Louis Adler, Lawrence Biggs. Dorsie Burkhead. All neighbors of Decatur camp are urgently requested to be present Wednesday evening. Business of importance. Please attend. C. L. Walters, Clerk. Miss lona Dick, of Fort Wayne, was the complimetnary guest at an evening party Sunday, given by her hostess. Miss Marie Tonnellierr. Cards and dancing amused the guests along with a delicious luncheon, which was served in three courses to the guests, who were: Misses Georgia Meibers, Agnes Starost, Frances Radamacker, Messrs. Frank Bremerkamp, Bernard Terveer, Frank Parent, Dick Peterson. On Wednesday evening of this week the Columbian club will give an informal dance at the Knights of Columbus hall, this being the last dance before the Lenten season. Special music will be rendered by the Miller orchestra and they promise the dancers something new. The grand march will take place promptly at eighttihrty o’clock. Remember this Is a public affair and you are invited. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Evangelical church will meet with Mrs. H. Harruff on south Fifth street on Thursday afternoon. A regular business meeting. Another sleighing party which took advantage of the good sleighing, was when they drove to the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Keller, of north of the city Sunday. At six o’clock a dinner beyond description was served to the many guests. The afternoon and evening were pleasantly spent, in playing games and music, and the closing event was a delicious luncheon before the guests departed for their homes, voting them ideal host and hostess. Those present were Messrs, and Mesdames John Bogner, Ed Keller and family, Andy Soose and family, Sam Frank, Charles Pennington and family, John Keller and family, Mrs. Grace Wellman, Miss Blanch Caw-man, of Paris. Ill.; Ed Tonnellier. Mrs. Conrad Glllig’s birthday anniverysary which was celebrated was the 57th instead of the 25th. A merry crowd of young people were royally entertained at the home of Mr. (Continued on page 3.)

MARKLE CHURCH CASE DECIDED Judge Cook Disposes of Dispute of Many Years Standing. The hard fought and long drawn out controversy between the factions in the Markle Christian church has been brought to a close by the decision of Judge Cook, of Huntington, who heard the case and had the matter under advisement. Saturday afternoon the court decided favorably to Rodenbush and Allen as against Dr. Kilander and his followers. The court held that Rodenbush and Allen were the trustees elected in 1896 and the legal trustees at present and that the two subsequent elections were null and void. He further held that the election of deacons and elders held on April 15, 1907, were legal and valid. RECORD BREAKER Suit on Note Filed Demanding the Handsome Sum of $125,000 CASE IS INTERESTING Note Was Given Last April in New York City to Steel King Schwab A suit on note and for the appointment of a receiver, carrying with the demand for $125,000, the largest amount ever asked in a single suit ever filed in the Adams circuit court, was docketed this morning. Simmons & Dailey, of Bluffton, are attorneys for the plaintiff and the case is entitled Orrin D. Bleakley vs. Central Western Oil company. The note in question was for SIOO,OOO and was given April 13, 1907, to Charles M. Schwab, the famous steel magnate and millionaire, payable on June 13th with interest. The note was signed by Moses Ely, treasurer and W. A. Mitchell, president, of the Central Western. Mr. Schwab sold the note to O. D. Bleakley, plaintiff in this case. Though the note is more than eight months past due, only $20,000 has been paid thereon. Th e defendant company is incorporated under the laws of Indiana, and is engaged in the production of oil In Adams and Jay counties. The complaint says the property owned by defendant is much less than the amount due on note and is decreasing in value each day, wherefore they ask that it be ordered sold and the amount derived from such sale applied on said note. To avoid the costs, o receiver is asked for and judgment for $125,000. The note does not say what interest was promised but at six per cent it would amount to several thousand dollars.

FORCE INCREASED AT FACTORY. Decatur Furnace Company Adding New Men. The Decatur Furnace company is enjoying a substantial increase in business and Manager Smith is confident of a splendid season. Six new foundrymen are to be added next week and a large amount of new work will be disposd of. Recently a big contract was secured from the Ward Fence company. Large orders have alsa been received from Fort Wayne, Chicago. Cincinnati and other places, and an increased forc e will be necessary from this time on. his concern has a splendid future and will grow rapidly. TWO DOLLAR PRIZE TOMORROW No correct answers were filed in the missing word contest and the prize tomorrow is two dollars. Several words out in the last evening’s issue are omitted again tonight. Find them if you can. ———o Edmond Huffner. the whistler impersonator. and monologist entertained five large houses last evening at the Pictorium and the audience at each show were more than pleased with his work. Huffner although a cripple, is an artist in his line and his ability to amuse an audience has no limit. His whistling impersonations were excellent as were all his other stunts. Don’t fail to hear this artist this evening no extra charge.

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ABE IS THE BOY Hon. Abram Simmons, of Bluffton, Seeks High Honor FOREMOST DEMOCRAT Wants to Be One of the “Big Four” at Denver Convention With this issue of this paper, the Hon. Abram Simmons announces himself as a candidate for the appointment as one of the four delegates-at-large from Indiana to the national democratic convention at Denver, Colo., July 7. Mr. Simmons Is one of the foremost democrats of the Eighth district and his candidacy will from the first be looked upon with favor all over the state. The position he is seeking is a coveted one among politicians and there are usually a number In line for the appointment. So far he is the first in northern Indiana to announce himself. His friends, who Induced him to become a candidate are reasonably certain of his selection because of his wide acquaintance and popularity among the state politicians. His long practice as a corporation attorney has taken him into every nook and corner of Indiana and everywhere lie has made friends of acquaintances. The four delegates at large are named by the committee on permanent organization at the democratic state convention, which committee is composed of one delegate from each congressional district, and the appointments are always awarded to the men who in the minds of the committee are the most competent to represent our state in the manner it should be at the national meeting. There are a number of very good reasons why Mr. Simmons should be a delegate. The national convention, beyond all doubt will be for William Jennings Bryan, and from the moment the great Nebraskan became presidential timber in 1896, Mr. Simmons was an ardent follower of the principles of the leader. Now as then, he is a Bryan man and Bryan men are the kind this state desires to send to the Denver convention. Moreover, Mr. Simmons is thoroughly conversant with politics and its workings and 'will acquit himself with credit to the state should be receive the appointment. —Bluffton Banner. IT’S FRIDAY NIGHT “Uncle Rube” and His Own Original Fun Makers WILL APPEAR HERE A Great Musical Program— A Band Concert Preceeds the Show The Modern Woodman have engaged the city band for a conceit to take place in front of the Holthouse Drug store on Friday night as a preliminary to the local talent benefit show, “Uncle Rube" at the opera house on that night. “Uncle Rube” Is a four act musical comedy of which the musical synopsis follows: 1. Opening chorus “Hiram Groten Good Bye” Mr. Johnson and Milk Maids. 2. “If I Should" (interpolated).... Miss Murray and Mr. Erwin 3. “Keep on Smiling” Miss Murray and Ensemble 4. “Make Believe” Mr Carroll and chorus 5. “My Honey Bee” Mr. Carroll and “Honey Bees’ 6. “I am Afraid to Come Home in the Dank”....Mr. Johnson and the Women in Black. 7. “I read it in a Book Mr. Helm (Pelie) 8 “Could You Love a Girl Like Me’ Miss Terveer 9 Finale Company and chorus Pleasing specialties between acts. True R. Fristoe will preside at piano and the between act music will be (Continued on p*ge 3 )