Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 101, Decatur, Adams County, 27 April 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

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■COURT HOUSE NEWS ■irst Jury Trial of the April Term of Court Began on this Morning L DAMAGE SUIT »rs. Emerine Seeks Divorce and Alimony—A Will Was Probated ■ The petit jury reported this niorn- ■ g all ready for service, excepting ■lex Michaels, who was excused by ■je c curt on account of the illness of ■is wife. 9 The first jury trial of the April ■erm began this morning, being Susie ■onam vs. Louis J. Habegger, dam ■ges. demand $2,000. Last fall HabegKer missed a bicycle valued at $45. ■ie accused Russel Conant, son of Kie plaintiff in this case of stealing ■ame and secured the issuance of a ■earch warrant and W. B. Tucker, Ln marshal at Berne, where the Barties live, accordingly searched the Bouse and barn, belonging to Mrs. Bonant. Mrs. Conant claims her reputation for honesty has been injured ■2,000 and demands judgment. The Blaintiff is represented by C. J. Lutz, ■be jury was accepted without a Bhange, being composed of Jacob BuhBr. Abner Parrish, Frank W. Dibble, ■eorge Kintz, A. J. Teeple, Samuel ■aberg. James Chrisman, William YaBle, William Raudenbush, George H. Bright, Jesse Callahan, James LouBen. The case will probably go to Bie jury Tuesday afternoon. LI Peterson and Moran filed a new case B which Harriet B. Emerine seeks le■ai separation from Benjamin EmerBie, and SIOO alimony. They were ■parried in 1890 and lived together ■lost of the time until July, 1905,when ■irs. Emerine says her husband drove ■er from home. She also accuses her ■usband of nonrsupport, cruel and ■ihuman treatment and abuse. Two ■hildren were born to the Emerines, ■ut both are dead. The plaintiff also ■sks that her former name. Harriet ■). Hawkins, be restored to her. ■ Old Adams County Bank, vs. Horace B. Porter et al, to foreclose lien, $125. ■emurrer filed by John D. Hale et al. ■ William H. Codwell vs. Universal ■lil company et al to foreclose mort. E (Continued on page 3.) lomlnaTdamages ■The Sum of One Dollar ■ Awarded to Mail Carrier t S. S. Magley ■N DAMAGE SUIT ■Costs Against Defendant — ■ A New Trial May be Aski ed by Plaintiff BB As stated in our issue of Saturday ■evening, the jury in the case of S. S. vs. Dr. Duemjingi, of Fort ■Waynp, returned a verdict Saturday Bfternoon at 2:45, finding for the and allowing him nominal in the sum of one dollar, ■"he trial began Wednesday morning ■and went to the jury Friday evening [■* t 5:30. The verdict was the result over twenty hours’ consideration. ■ T he verdict will throw the costs, to about SIOO. on Dr. Duembut the cause may be retried as K orneys for the plaintiff state that ■ wiil probably ask for a new trial. j ur y required several hours to the eighty interrogatories. The ■ a «ident which resulted in the filing ■U the case occurred in July. 1905. ■h arly three years a S°' Mr Ma^ ley ■ run down by Dr. Duemling'* which Tiding to this city on a Hj, CyCle ’ Tll e plaintiff was represent- ■ b y Attorneys Fruchte & Litterer, of ■ city and Eichhorn & Vaughn. Bluttt °n and the defendant by LeonUr. ' Fort Wayne and Simmons & ■ of Bluffton.

awaiting the final call. Mrs. Buhler Sr. is Very ||| a t Marion —Arranges for Funeral. Mrs. Jacob Buhler Sr„ who spent the greater portion of her long and useful life m this city ls suffering from a complication of ailments at the home of her son, Emanuel at Marion, Indiana, and is very low. She is the mother of Al and Jacob Buhler of this city and the latter visited her over Sunday. She recognizes the tyct that the end is near and has arranged many of the particulars of her funeral, requesting that her remains be brought to this city and that the final services be in charge of the Rebekah lodge, of which order she has long been a faithful member. She Is seventy-five years old. — -—. TUMOR REMOVED Mrs. H. C. Berning Operated Upon Yesterday by Drs. Clark and Duemling IT WAS SUCCESSFUL A Tumor Weighing at Least Thirty Pounds Was Removed from this Lady ( Yesterday afternoon at one o’clock Mrs. H. C. Berning, of five miles north of Decatur, underwent an operation for the removal of a tuiaor that , while painful was successful in every respect. The afflcted lady has for more than one year been complaining of a superfluous growth although it was not until a short time ago that it was definitely known of what nature the same was. However, it continued to increase in size and pain became so Intense that alarm was caused. Dr. D. D. Clark, the attending physician, advised last Thursday that an operation be performed for the removal of the tumor and arrangements were made to do so yesterday. Drs. D. D. and C. S. Clark and Dr. Duemling of Fort Wayne, were chosen to perform the surgical work, which they did very successfully removing from the lady a tumor weigh- , ing at least thirty pounds and it was , ’ pronounced the largest cancer ever • seen by the physicians. Mrs. Berning stood the operation remarkably well, as she is getting along very nicely. ] 1 It will be but a question of time until , she will have fully recovered. This will be received as joyful news by her many friends. Miss Floe Conklin a trained nurse from Hope hospital, has been engaged. —. MAKING GOOD IN MEXICO. Hugh Hite is Managing Mine Near Oaxaco. Hugh Hite, who is located at Oaxaca Mexico, is getting along very nicely and according to his letters he likes the country better each day. At the present time Mr. Hite is managing a mine for a party and he is becoming attached to the work. Mrs. Hugh Hite is preparing to journey to Mexico to join her husband, where they will without, doubt remain permanently. Hugh is a young man, possessed of • excellent business qualifications, and . he will certainly more than make good ■ in the new field. He went to Mexico with Paul Wooten, who is also engaged in the mining business and makJ ing a success of it. Mexico has a re- • makabiy agreeable climate and all who go there become attached to the country, and want to remain. Many ’ United States people have already gone . there to seek business opportunities ’ and none have thus far returned disappointed. ——o ——’ ‘ The Rebekah lodge will give a : “grab” social at their hall Tuesday evening. The ladies are requested to come and bring a small lunch nad s enjoy a social evening. 1 Rev. Spetnagle, pastor of the Pres- - byterian church, began a series of leet t U ees called “Voyage of Life T , first one which was given las even- . ing was very highly appreciated ny : congregation. The subject for last evening was “What is Life.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening April 27, 1908.

A RALLY PROGRAM Was Rendered at Epworth League Services—Reunion. at Suttle Home BIRTHDAY PARTY At the Home of William Kirchner—Other Social News of the Day A crowd of young people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Kirchner yesterday evening in honor of Mr. Kirchner’s thirty-fifth birthday. The evening was spent in dancing and playing and at 12 o’clock a two course luncheon was served by Mrs. Kirchner, who was assisted by the Misses Lydia Worthmann and Emma Beiberick and Mr. Henry Kirchner and Otto Wefel. Those who attended were Henry Kirchner, Charles Kirchner, Charles Holbrock, Herman Wefel, Adolph Bleberick, Edward Bieberick, Will Worthmann, Charles Bittner and Martin Grote, Misses Kate Kirchner, Lena Kirchner, Bertha Bieberick, Lydia Worthmann, Lizzie Silking and Marie Grote, from Preble; Emma Bieberick from Decatur; Martha Worthmann and Clara Wellmeyer from Fort Wayne. All departed at a hour wishing Mr. Kirchner many more such happy events. The rally services that were observed by the Epworth League of the M. E. church last evening were indeed interesting and the excellent program which was rendered delighted a large audience. The membership of the league has increased from sixty to one hundred and fifty-two. Dr. Wilcox appointed the following nominating committee: Mrs. J. W. Vail, Harold Wilcox, Bessie Boyers, Helen Niblick and Gregg Neptune. Miss Fannie Hite delightfully entertained at 1 o’clock Sunday dinner at her beautiful home on Winchester street. The guests were Mrs. Jerry Torrence, of Marion, Ind.; Miss Esther Firestone, of Richmond; the Misses Marie Patterson, Midge Smith, Zoa Miller, Frances Bryson and Mrs. Hugh D. Hite. The I. O. O. F. lodge will meet tonight and a full attendance is earnestly urged as there will be special (Continued on page 2.) o MAY LEAVE HERE Clement J. Keller, Proprietor of the “Little Palace” Stables Offered Position AT RICHMOND If He Accepts He Will Retain Possession of the Livery Stable Clement J. Keller, proprietor of the “Little Palace” livery stable on Jefferson street, who until a few months ago owned the Monroe street meat market has gone to Richmond. Ind., where he is negotiating closing a contract with the Richmond Abbotoir company and if they secure Mr. Keller’s services he will inspect all meat, that leaves their packing house. For several days the management of this concern have been negotiating with Mr. Keller and it was after they made the flattering offer of $1,500 per year that he considered the proposition and Mr. Keller is an expert in the meat business, he having held many responsible positions in large institutions in this part of the state. For a few months he worked at the Decatur Packing plant and, it was when he retired from their services that he purchased the Bain meatI’market. 1 ’market. It will not be definitely known until Mr. Dee Berger, who is well versed in the livery business ’will have full control of same.

TAN SHOES THE RAGE THIS YEAR Everything in Tan the Trade Being the Largest Ever. Everybody wants tan shoes this season and the fact that the demand is for low-cut shoes does not dishearten the manufacturer nor the dealer. The material for low-cut shoes costs less than that for the high-cut shoes, but they sell for the same, and that’s an item worth considering. A traveling salesman for a shoe company says: “Our trade in boots and shoes thus far this year exceeds in volume that of last year at this time by over 15 per cent. This is an unusual situation and I cannot account for it other than that the increased demand and sales of all kinds of tans has more than made up for the decrease in sales of black leather stock. The trade this year has taken a radical turn and is calling for tans—tans that only two years ago would not have brought 50 cents on the dollar. o MAKES STATEMENT F. L. Watkins Writes Explanation of His Curious Conduct HAD IMPRESSION He Could Not Ward Off— Was Called to the Ministry F. L. Watkins, who is incarcerated in the county jail, awaiting his committment to East Haven asylum, charged with being insane, desires to enlighten the public upon facts V leading to the great depression his mind has suffered and reasons for his action. His statement in part is as follows: It is my desire that the public may know the truth in regard to what I have recently passed through and in order to make it plain and bring out the truth, it will be necessary for me to go back quite a number ofyears ago. When a young man I became very reckless and was drifting down the road to a life of misery and woe when an incident occurred which I need not relate, but which caused me to see where I was going, so I made a firm resolve to change my life of evil to a life of good. In making the change I felt it my duty to join some church. I became a member of the church known as Six Mile Christian church near Bluffton, and took an active part in the services, little thinking that I would be confronted with an impression during those meetings that was destined to cause me untold misery, sorrow, grief and woe, yes, and even land me where I am today. As I have stated. I took an active part in these meetings and the good brethren and minister in charge seemed to think I had talent and ability to preach the gospel. The minister wrote to the college of that denomination and made arrangements with the president for me to work my way through school, which I would have gladly done, had it not been to obligate myself to undertake a calling which I thought was too sacred for me to pursue. The impression had fastened itself upon my mind and with such force that do what I could, I could not shake It off. so I trudged long as best I could and in a short time became united in marriage, and I have done the best I could to make life pleasant for my wife and children but perhaps have failed In some w’ays, for I am not a perfect man. After our marriage we located southwest of Monroe on what was known as the Sam Wagner farm. I moved from there to Wells county, but after our daughter died, I could not pursuade my wife to live there any longer. We moved from there to this city on Nuttman street. I then obtained a position as night watchman at the box factory, and removed to Ninth street. We had not lived there long until we learned that the U. B. minister lived near us, and he gave me an invitation to attend church. My desire was to do what was right, so I made it my busings as well as I could to take my family and join the church. I again took active part in the work and with my renewed consecrated life came that old impression with greater force than ever. The call came greater as in tones of thunder it (Continued on page 2 )

SEPARATE ORDERS Knights and Esquires of Holy Grail Have Instituted Separate Chapters THEY MEET TONIGHT There are More Than Fifty Members of Both Organizations The Knights and Esquires of the Holy Grail who since their organization have held conclave meetings, have been separated into two distinct orders and each order will hereafter hold I meetings on different Inights, Tine Esquire order which is composed of boys between the ages of twelve and fifteen years, will meet tonight for . the purpose of perfecting their organization. and two candidates, who are Dwight Lachot and Thomas DeWitt will be initiated into full membership. The boys who constitute the Esquire order are David Studebaker, Robert Peterson, Grover Miller, Dwight Lachot, Donald Vancil. Alonzo Dutcher, Forrest Vail, Eugene Steele, Dan Tyndall, Frank Kitson, Kenneth Neptune, Free Frisinger, Leland Frank and Thomas DeWitt, Lee Burke, Glen Tague, George Nachtrieb, Rex Soule, Emerson Hay, Gregg Neptune) Miles Roop and Kenneth Vancil. This as I well as the Knights is an undenomin- . ational order and boys from any church arc gladly received into membership. This year as planned will be a most interesting one to the members of these orders as many joyful events are scheduled. During the ■ month of August the members will , go to Winona for a ten days’ outing and it is probable that they will . again camp at Steele’s park this summer. There are twenty-four members of , the Knighthood order all of whom are ’ above the age of fifteen years and the , senate that was recently organized by I ( this order has created much interest. Dr. Wilcox is doing all in his power to , interest the boys. o The subscription for the amusement company that is to have charge of the , amusement of the interurban park, is , now closed, the full amount having been subscribed. It is an assured fact , that the stockholders will reap a reward from their investment as the affair should be a winner. VIEWERS NAMED They Will Report on the Adams-Wells County Line L Road May 15 ♦ 1 LOBSIGER PETITIONER Christian Eicher to Represent this County as One of the Viewers At the joint meeting of the commissioners of Adams and Wells counties Saturday Martin Laughlin was selected president. A certified statement of the financial condition of French township was presented, which sihowed: their debt limit to be $26,971, and their present indebtedness for macadam road purposes $23,486. This left a little difference of $3,125 and the Wells county officers were after it. That margin is thought sufficient for Adams county’s share of the Lobsiger petitino, and the same was ordered docketed. Marsh Bell, of Wells, and Christian Eicher of this county, were appointed viewers with H. B. Sark, the 1 surveyor of Wells county as engineer, and they are instructed to meet May ! 7 and be ready to report the same on May 15. The petition covers one and seven-eighth miles and will cost about enough to wipe out that little margin as reported from French township. The members of the board with County Attorney Lutz, attended the joint session.

WILL ARRIVE HOME TOMORROW L. A. Holthouse's Condition Unimproved by Hot Springs Treatment. A message has been received from Charles Ernst, who has been at Hot Springs, Arkansas, for three weeks, in charge of Lew A. Holthouse, stating that they had left there Sunday night for this city. Mr. Holthouse’s condition when he left, the opinion of a government physician who examined him being that rest in some sanitarium, where he can have absolute quiet is the only possible hope for his recovery to health. The news is discouraging to the many friends of Mr. Holthouse in this community. They will arriwe here tomorrow morning. HE SHOULD RESIGN Army Officials Think Taft Should Resign from Cabinet FORCIBLE SPEECH Senator Aldrich Goes After Beveridge—Win in Kentucky Washington, April 27. —The Army and Navy Register, which has maintained a conservative attitude regarding Secretary Taft’s candidacy and his absence from the war department on political matters, has carefully felt the pulse of the army and finds that there is a strong feeling in the service that the secretary should resign to prosecute his campaign outside of office. These inquiries have been made of war department officials and other army officers stationed in Washington and of a number of general officers stationed at the various posts. Washington, April 27. —Senator Aldrich made one of the longest and most forcible speeches of his life. Saturday, in reply to the speeches of Senators Beveridge, of Indiana, and Piles, of Washington state, advocating the construction of four battleships. The Rhode Island senator took what he called the inuendoes of his speech Friday—the hint that some foreign power is preparing to go to war with the United States. Washington, April 27. —The friends of Vice President Fairbanks feel confident he has won an important victory in Kentucky. Private telegrams received by the vice president and his friends set up the claim that the vice president carried seven of the ten congressional districts and the state at large, with the Louisville district in doubt. TO IMPROVE THEIR STREETS. Under Macadam Road Improvement Law. Muncie, Ind., April 27. —Since it has become generally known that Judge Leffler believes that the new paving law is valid, several petitions have been signed and presented to the county commissioners asking for the improvement of Center township. The law provides that paving may be ordered on a roadway less than three miles in length, connecting two road ways that have been improved. A surprise party was given Saturday afternoon at the home of W. A. Hamrick in honor of Miss Vona Sells' eleventh birthday anniversary. Many games were played by the happy little folks. A delicious luncheon was served, to which all did justice. Miss Vona received many beautiful presents by those who were in attendance, who were Louise, Myrtle and Lucile Coppock, Marie Smith. Amantha Watson, , Helen and Anneta Swearaghin, Ireta i Miller, Bertha Vogt, Edna Staker. I Stella, David, Bertha Shultz, Fay 1 Stults, Wayne Miller, Med Miller, ’ Chalmer and Albert Hamrick. 1

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MISERABLE MAY Is Predicted by Hicks, Who Says Thunder Storms Will be Plentiful ALSO TORNADOES The Last Week is the Most Dangerous One Says the Prophet St. Louis, Mo., April 27—May is to be a continuous performance of tornadoes, thunderstorms, hail and frost. The Rev. Ira R. Hicks has hung out the danger signals in his long distance forecasts for the month and trouble is feared by those who have faith in his prognostications. The merry month is to open with a series of violent thunderstorms, approaching tornado violence (n dhe west, especially on the 3rd and 4th. Low barometer, sultriness, fitful south winds and restless clouds indicate an almost positive danger at this time, says Mr. Hicks. The country at large is to be visited with heavy rains and hail, followed by late snow squalls and sleet. Frosts will be general and there is probability of seismic disturbances. Careful watching is advised by the St. Louis prognosticator from the 7th to the 9th, and frost is due from the 7th to the 11th generally. High temperatures, daily rains ahd thunderstorms, with probable tornadoes, are on the menu for the 13th to the 16th. and flood periods over wide sections will ifollow immediately. Much cooler weather is due from the 16th to the 19th. From the 19th to the 22nd is not seriously threatening, but 100k 1 out for tornadoes, says Mr. Hicks. Quiet and calm and much warmer until the 24th will usher in the most dangerous period of the month, and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the 25th, 26th and 27th. storm periods may be expected to become very threatening, if not tornadic. The 27th is the twelfth anniversary of the St. Louis cyclone. The danger area extends over the central and western parts of the country. The month is to end in comparative peace, although seismic disturbance is possible from the 27th to the 31st. o BOUGHT BAKERY Frank Herman of This City Has Gone into Business at Cincinnati, Ohio TOOK POSSESSION A Few Days Ago—His Family Left for That Place this Morning Frank Herman, who for many years has been a resident of this city, having worked as baker of J. S. Colchin during almost the entire of his citizenship here, has purchased a restaurant and bakery at Cincinnati, Ohio, and has already taken possession. Some time ago Mr. Herman disposed of his Eighth street property to C. E. Baughman and a short time afterward he left on a trip to Texas, looking for a desirable location for the restaurant business. However, during his travels he could not find a suitable location until he went to Cincinnati about two weeks ago. The place of business he has purchased is located in the down town district and from indications he will enjoy a liberal patronage. Mrs. Herman and children left for that place this morning, where she will join her husband, their household effects having been shipped a few days ago. Mr. Herman will do the baking at his restaurant and his two boys will look after the restaurant. His Decatur friends join in wishing him a prosperous future.