Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 187, Decatur, Adams County, 6 August 1908 — Page 1

Volume VI. Number 187.

A GOOD INDUSTRY Local Postoffice Pays Out Over $20,000 Each Year TO ITS EMPLOYES This Sum Increases Annually and Will Soon Reach $25,000 While we have time and again told of the sums of money paid annually by various factories and other institutions, there is one concern we have overloked along this line and a good one, too—the postofflce. The sum paid in salaries here by the government each year l s no small one. In all, over 121,000 is distributed each year by Uncle Sam to his Decatur employes. Included in this list x are three city mail carriers, each of whom are drawing the maximum salary for an office of the second class, or SI,OOO per year. There are twelve rural carriers, ten of whom receive S9OO and two $864, their salary being determined by the length of route. In the local office are four clerks, two of whom receive S6OO, one SBOO and one S9OO, the maximum This makes a total for the clerks of $2,900; for the city carriers $3,000; for the rural carriers $10,728. The postmaster receives a salary of $2, 400 and his assistant $1,200, making a total of $20,2.8 paid each year to regular employes. In addition to this sum. $450 is paid each year for substitute rural carriers during the 15 days' vacation allowed each man with ( pay. For the delivery of special delivery packages, the sum of 8 cents each is collected and goes to the person making the delivery. This will total perhaps SIOO per year. The department allows the office S9O per year for a substitute clerk. Substitute city carriers cost each year $144, , making the total salary budget of the ( office average for each year the sum of $,.1,012. Another city carrier is * needed, as the entire city is not cov- 1 ered at present, and this request will 1 likely be granted within a year,which will increase in salaries and the rent will soon make the government expense here nearly $25,000 annually. —o Mrs. J. M. Daniels and her daugh- ’ ter Rose went to Fort Wayne this 1 afternoon, where they will make a short visit with relatives. GENEVA ARRESTS Sheriff Lipkey, of Bluffton, Located Scavengers Who Dump Refuse Near There FOUND AT GENEVA Marshal Carlisle Has Gone to Geneva to Make the Arrests Sheriff Lipkey this forenoon succeeded in locating the scanvengers who are wanted here for dumping refuse on the Studabaker farm, northwest of the city, and the men are now under arrest at Geneva awaiting the coming of Marshal Carlisle to bring them to Bluffton for trial. Leaving here when they learned they were about to be pinched, the men went to Geneva and began plying their, profession at that place. Through a channel he will not divulge, the sheriff this morning heard the fellows were at Geneva and at noon he telephoned to the marshal of that city, requesting him to arrest the scavengers and place them in the lockup. Marshal Carlisle has the warrants for the arrest of the pair and today he is at Huntington. looking after business affairs. The sheriff will wait for Carlisle’s return and the latter will then he dispatched for Geneva to take charge of the prisoners. The offense is punishable by a flu® °f from $1 to SIOO and a jail sentence may be added. Dr. Severin, county health officer, will be the prosecuting witness at the trial—Bluffton Banner.

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HE COULD NOT MAKE IT ‘•Uncle Nates” Article Was Placed in Cold Storage. Berne, Ind., August 5. —‘’Uncle" Nate Hawkins, the republican candidate for congress, was here not long ago using his same tactics trying to belittle Congressman Adair's record. About the first real set-back the tax title shark received was when he undertook to have his famous Sulloway letter published in the Berne Witness —the only paper published here. M hiie the Witness editor is a republican, yet he soon informed “Uncle" Nate that its columns were not open for such articles as the Suloway letter. At this stage of the game doubtless “Uncle” Nate became a little bit on the leary order with a dark brown taste in his mouth and concluded he had better look for different pasture and true he might for the votes that he will get in Berne and Adams county this fall will be so scarce that it will be no trouble to count them. The people of Adams county irrespective of political af-‘ filiations, are satisfied with Congressman Adair and the record he made in congress and they are going to show it by placing Adams county in the Adair column by no less than 2,000 on November 3rd. oBOARD ADJOURNS Report for Six Months on Public Depository Law REPORT BY MONTHS Over Twelve Hundred Dollars for the County in Interest The Adams county board of finance examined and approved the report of each depository of the public funds of Adams county. The report is interesting and for the six months is as follows: January. Bank of Geneva $21.00 , Peoples’ State Bank 25.02 First National Bank 20.38 Bank of Berne 16.03 Old Adams County Bank 77.37 $159.80 February. Bank of Berne $21.20 Peoples’ State Bank 14.71 Bank of Geneva 20.13 First National Bank 30.94 Old Adams County Bank 40.90 $127.88 March. Old Adams County Banks4B.B6 Bank of Berne 21.52 Bank of Geneva 23.42 Peoples’ State Bank 15.77 First National Bank 44.93 $154.50 April. Bank of Geneva ~..531.71 Peoples’ State Bank 20.27 Bank of Berne 22.88 Old Adams County Bank 66.13 First National Bank , 57.11 $198.10 May. Old Adams County Bankslls.o6 i Bank of Berne 37.58 First National Bank 95.08 i Bank of Geneva 4187 i Peoples' State Bank 33.50 i - I $323.09 : June. < Peoples' State Bank $ 39.01 i ißank of Berne 37.50 Old Adams County Bank 112.80 it First National Bank 55.53 i Bank of Geneva 36.78 j $281.62 1 Total. January ■'5159.80 February 127.88 i March 154.50 < April 198.10 May 323.09 < June 281.62 Total six months $1,244.99 ■ 1 Before adjournment the board of i commissioners appointed John Bucher < superintendent of the Bucher macad- 1 am road.

THEIR LAST DAY Six Portland Saloons Close at Eleven O’Clock this Evening ONLY SIX LEFT And These Will Drop Out One by One Leaving the Town Dry Thursday night, when the hands of the “poor man's clock”—that time piece in the court house tower —point to eleven and the bell clangs out its mournful proclamation apprising citzens that the fatal hour has ararived its tidings will no doubt be met with a smile of contentment on. the countenances of at least a certain number of citizens of this city while to a certain even half dozen citizens the expression wiil take on an opposite attitude as it marks the closing of six saloons within the confines of the city’s boundary lines as a result of the vigirous efforts of the temperance people two months ago, and won’t as many men, together with their employees, be compelled to seek new fields of labor? Three wet goods emporiums have already felt the deathly touch of the hand of the remonstrance and after the closing of the six others Thursday night, one by one the remaining six will drop out of the business, as their allotted time expires and cease to be thirst quenching establishments. Those who will close their doors at the stroke of eleven Thursday night will be E. O. Green, William Leggett, John W. McCoy, Elmer Hutzler, LaFayette Davenport and Joseph Fox. leaving i n line for business Ed Jones, "Wink” Wilkinson, Adam Fetters. Charles Silvers, James Loper and H. Clay Smith.—Portland Sun. o ■ The excavation for the new building of the Yager Bros. & Reinking furniture store has almost been completed and the foundation work will begin in a short time. When completed the building will be modern in every respect giving them more space for their already mamoth stock on hand. AN OPERATION Will Be Performed to Remove Cancers from Stomach of Mrs. J. E. Moser AT ST. JOE HOSPITAL She Will Be Operated Upon Tomorrow Morning at 8:30 The many friends of Mrs. J. E. Moser will no doubt be surprised to learn liiat a cancerous affection has developed in her stomach which necessitates an operation. Mrs. Moser became quite ill about one year ago, but soon recovered and as a consequence did not regard it as being serious. About three weeks ago she was again taken ill from an ailment of a similar nature. It was thought that she was suffering from a tumor until yesterday when, after entering St. Joe hospital at Fort Wayne, Dr. Rosenthal diagnosed the case to be cancers of the stomach. The examination of the Fort Wayne physician revealed a seriousness that not even the most intimate friends of the afflicted woman dreamed of. Mrs. Moser will be operated upon tomorrow morning at 8:30 o’clock. Mr. Moser, son Ralph and Miss Bertha Kinney are at the side of the sick woman and will be present when the operation is performed. It is hoped that the operation will be successful and that Mrs. Moser will speedily be restored to health. o The retaining wall under course of construction at the Monroe street bridge is progressing slowly, owing to the fact that time has to be allowed for the concrete to thoroughly dry before another layer can be placed thereon. 1

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, August 6, 1908.

r B. 4C. LINE CHANGES HANDS Engineers Shorten Line Between Vera Cruz and Berne. Saving several thousand of dollars and shortening the route by at least a half mile, the course of the Bluffton, Berne & Celina traction line has been altered and instead of passing the , Neumanese church, as was planned, the road wil continue due east after reaching Newville, or Vera Cruz. This decision was reached yesterday by : Chief Engineers Batson and Guidon who loked over the ground and saw the expense that could be eliminated by the degression from the original plans. If the line ha dbeen carried to the church the foothills of the , Wabash river would have been crossed making necessary much heavy grading and the expenditures of a : large sum of money in the extra i work. It would also have made two . sharp curves essential putting on a half mile to the distance between here and Berne. Under the new route the line will eave this city at the end of ! east Market street, strike the ceme--1 tery road and continue five miles east ■ to the Strahm school house, where it cuts across the half section line and then into Newville. The farmers who 1 have been working on the survey are now busy threshing and the work will not be taken up until after the harvest.—Bluffton Banner. I RECEIVED A BLOW Little Ten-Year-Old Child ’ of Mr. and Mrs. Middleton Was Hurt NEAR THE LAUNDRY . She Was Found Lying on Board Platform Near Webber Building ' Excitement was at high tension on north Third street last evening when the little ten-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Middleton was found i lying on a board platform directly west of the Webber building suffering Intense pain, claiming that she was struck a terrific blow oh her blow while playing in the vicinity of the laundry. A number of the residents in the vicinity of the Webber building who saw the child in agony hastened to the scene and administered what aid they could, after being told that the little girl had been struck by a playmate and was suffering. Her head was bathed and she was given a drink of water which had its effect, and in afew moments she was taken to her home. When first seen, the little girl was leaning against the brick building, holding her head. A large crowd gathered in a few minutes and a rigid examination was made of the child’s head, which showed no marks which would indicate violence. Word from the Middleton home today is to the effect that the child is fully recovered. PROUGH UNFAITHFUL SPOUSE Arrested by Wife of Few Months for Abandonment. Clinton Protigh, the young man who became so popular in this city while a member of the pitching staff of the Huntington Miamis, does not seem to live at peace with his affinity as he should. Shortly before the opening of the base ball season In this city he became wedded to Miss Alta Walker of this city under circumstances not entirely exempt from censure and has since manifested a desire to be with her as little of the time as possible. On matrimonial bliss Protigh does not have a very good memory and he long since forgot the lady to whom he pledged eternal love. Tuesday Constable Wells Shearer of this city went to the young man's home in Wells county and brought him to this city to answer to the charge of wife desertion. They were accompanied to this city by the father of the defendant and together with a neighbor the latter was enabled to keep the twirler from jail by signing a bond for SSOO. I—Huntington News-Democrat. 1

SAME OLD CAUSE Is Given by Mrs. Fronefield in Petition for Divorce Today WITH FEW MORE Judge LaFollette Grants a Temporary Restraining Order Against Defendant It has come again. For about the fifth or sixth time Malinda Fronefield a divorce from William Fronefield. They were married the last time on April 15th, of last year and lived together until Tuesday. Mrs. Fronefield re-iterates her former statements of how her husband has abused her, and adds that for three weeks past he has spent his time almost entirely, day and night in saloons, that a few days ago he threw a flat iron at her, that he has cursed her, failed to provide and done nothing but make debts for her. She asks a divorce and SSOO alimony. Attorney L. C. DeVos s filed the complaint. A complaint for a restraining order to prevent Mr. Fronefield from molesting her or in any way interfering with her in the planting of crops or using violence against her, was attached to the complaint. Acting upon the latter in the absence of Judge Merryman, a temporary restraining order was issued against the defendant by Judge J. F. LaFollette of Portland. _o SOME REAL ESTATE DEALS Brown & Summers Do a Little Business in Their Line. Brown & Summers, the Monroe real estate dealers, have sold forty acres of land in Monroe township belonging to William Townsend to Benjamin F. Bowers, of Henry county. Through Brown & Summers the Monroe real estate dealers, Fred Scheiman now owns forty-six acres more of Monroe township realty, a short distance northeast of Monroe. They have also sold to Samuel Simisoh, of Berne, a house and lot on Mercer avenue in this city. LAST SAD RITES Over the Remains of the Late W. J. Craig Will Be Observed Saturday HERE AND BLUFFTON E. A. Hackett, Life-Long Friend of Deceased, Will Conduct Services The innumerable loving friends of the late W. J. Craig, who died yesterday afternoon, will gather at the home of the deceased Saturday morning at 10:30 o’clock to pay tribute to the departed noble man. Mr. Craig was a man beloved by all. His kind disposition and courteous treatment have made for him a multitude of friends. He dealt with the problems of life philosophically and even when rendered a helpless invalid he was not heard to grumble or become discouraged. In every line in which Mr. Craig has engaged, he has been successful. He had a business ability which was surpassed by few people of his day. While engaged in the newspaper business, he commanded a recognition among all his fellow editors. He was astrong and fluent writer and made himself felt over the state. He was idolized by hj s friends and admired by his foes. All in all, Mr. Craig was a great man. He has lived a remarkable life, the influences of which have moulded the destiny of many with whom he came in contact. Decatur is mournful over the loss of such an estimable man, and the bereaved friends and relatives do not alone share in the sorrow, amanating from his demise. E. A. Hackett, owner and publisher of the Fort Wayne (Continued on Page Two)

ISSUES A RESTRAINING ORDER, Judg e Baker Stops Collectors of U. S. Revenues, South Bend, Ind., Aug. 6.—A special to the Tribune from Goshen says: Practically acting upon the suggestion of District Attorney Jos. B. Kealing, of Indianapolis, who was here to represent the government, United States Circuit Judge Francis E. Baker last evening issued a temporary restraining order in the petitions of six Indiana distillers to prevent United States revenue collectors from carrying out the provisions of a department order issued last spring and made operative July Ist, whereby all products of distilleries heretofore labelled “spirits” are to hereafter be labelled “alcohol.” The restraining order and possibility of permanent injunction are of immense importance to the distilling interests of the state, for the enforcement of the department order has practically caused them to shut down, incidentally depriving the government of $2,000,000 per month revenue, it being estimated that the six distilleries of the state pay an annual revenue of something like $25,000,000. o— — A VISIT TO BRYAN Governor Johnson’s Campaign Manager Visits Lincoln EVERYTHING LOVELY Bryan Gives Out Another Appeal for Contributions Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 6.—Of more than usual significance was the visit to Fairview today of Frank B. Lynch, of St. Paul, Democratic national committeeman from Minnesota and manager of Governor Johnson's campaign for the presidential nomination at the Denver convention. Mr. Lynch arrived about noon, in company with B. F. Nelson, of Minneapolis, president | of the state fair association. Mr. Lynch’s presence at Fairview was at the special request of Mr. Bryan. He lost no time in conveying to the Democratic nominee Governor Johnson’s assurance cf loyal support of the Democratic ticket and intention to take the stump in Mr. Bryan's behalf. “There is no animosity toward Bryan in Minnesota,” said Mr. Lynch. “While I do not promise that the Democrats will carry Minnesota this year, I think they have a very good chance.” Mr. Lynch declared nothing rankled in Governor Johnson’s heart because he was defeated for the nomination. “H 6 feels all right about it,” said he, “and all Minnesota Democrats are for Bryan.” The business which brought Dr Nelson to Fairview was to invite Mr. Bryan to attend the state fair jn St. Paul and deliver an address. Ths invitation was accepted, the date being fixed at August 31, but with the understanding that there should be no charge for admission on that day. It was announced the St. Paul speech would be the only one Mr. Bryan will make in Minnesota during the campaign. The subject to be discussed wiil probably be the tariff. Appeal for Contributions Mr. Brya n tonight caused to be given out for publication the following appeal for campaign contributions: WANTED—CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. From citizens of the Republic who ' • favor these Democratic propositions: Tariff revision by representatives of . the consumers of the products and i not by the agents of those who make i exorbitant profits by manufacture and 1 sale of highly protected products. < Election of United States senators 1 by popular vote, thus breaking up the t senatorial oligarchy headed by Stan- < dard Oil, which is strong enough to l successfully resist all measures offer- i ed in behalf of the public welfare. t Guarantee of all national bank deposits, thereby preventing ail money c panics by giving all people absolute a confidence in all banks. c Destruction of private monopoly r and' the enforcement of law against t trusts by the people who are opposed d (Continued on Page Two) «i •

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HELD A MEETING Prospective Stockholders of Fort Wayne Springfield Railway Were Here DISCUSSED PLANS In Regard to Extension of the Line Southward— Interesting Session A large number of prospective stockholders for the Fort Wayne and • Springfield interurban arrived in the city from New Knoxville and St. Marys, Ohio, this morning and with the officials of the road they held an interesting session at the directors' room at the station. During the course of tne meeting, facts pertaining to the extension of the line southward were extensively discussed and the prime motive of the officials in holding the meting, which was for the purpose of hastening the work on the extension, will in all probability develop as proposed. After enjoying an hour and a half session, the party were entertained at dinner after which the Ohio people were conveyed to the grade south of town in a five seat wagon. A number of the Ohio people subscribed for stock before leaving on the 2:30 car for Fort Wayne on route to their homes. The meeting of today was not a legal business session, but simply a gathering for the purpose of presenting Ideas in regard to the road. The party from Ohio consisted of Messrs, and Mesdames G. F. Heap. J. Neadermier. E. King. Messrs. Louis Hoge. H. Luterbeck. J. Hirschfeldt, and George llgen from St. Marys and Harvie Kirkie, of Logan, Ohio, and Jesse Zehne from Jackson Center. o PERMISSION IN ALLEN COUNTY Because of the fact that induction from the heavy voltage wires greatly impairs the service on its lines, the Citizens’ Telephone company, of Decatur. this morning petitioned the Allen county commissioners to give it a new route for its poles and wires so as to take its line away from the vicinity of the Fort Wayne & Springfield electric road, which they now parallel. The company asked for a route along the Winchester road through Poe to the limits of Fort Wayne. Permission for the change was granted —Fort Wayne News. HAS A NEW NAME Indiana Consolidated Gas Company Absorbs Wabash Valley SECURITIES FOR SALE According to Late News from Wall Street —Delay in Re-organization Although no news whatever of the perfection of the re organization of the Dieterich gas syndicate has been received here as yet, the name of the new merger company which grew out of the sale of the old properties has been learned through an advertisement in the Wall Street Journal, says the Fort Wayne News of last evening. It is the Indiana Consolidated Gas company and the advertisement referred to. which is carried by Toby & Lamarch. brokers. New York, announces that the new concern is the successor to the following companies: Fort Wayne Gas company, Lafayette Gas company, Logansport & Wabash Valley Gas company. Indiana Natural and Illuminating Gas company, and Ohio & Indiana Gas company. The advertisement indicates that: the firm is ready to deal in securities of the nav company. I t is believed here that the delay occasioned in working out the details as to re-organization is due to a change of plans necessary where the minority 1 < ndholders .’’ere admitted to the re-organization scheme. The delay, however, is in no manner affecterg the improvement of the properties.