Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 206, Decatur, Adams County, 28 August 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 206.

THE BIG FAIR CLOSES TODAY —i Thursday’s Program Was the Best |Ever Given by the Great Northern

CROWD WAS LARGE Races Were Interesting and Every Heat a Race Sure Enough BALLOON TOOK FIRE And No Ascension Was Made—Today’s Splendid Program Well, we went to the fair yesterday, and as predicted, we liked it. Everything was just as represented. There were more people, more exhibits, more stands, more shows, better attractions and better races than we ever saw on the Great Northern grounds. The only thing on the program that “fizzled” was the balloon ascension. which failed to ascend. It was dated for four o'clock and at that hour was nearly ready for the "cut loose” when the big bag caught fire and before the blaze was under conI trol several holes big enough to let : th- gas excape had caused a collapse ; and the ascension was postponed again. L It will go today, unless something else t happens. The crowd was orderly and ■everything went along in an easy old■ashioned manner with everybody hapB'py. The judges on Cattle, poultry, ■horses, hogs, sheep, etc., were busy ■luring the day and completed their THE RACES I A great race card was furnished the ■housands who visited the grounds yes■erday and each event was pulled off Bfcs advertised. W. H. Fleming, of Fort ■Wayne, again gave the starting signal ■.nd got the horses away nicely each ■mat. showing his cleverness and ■(roving his ability. The judges were Ipl- L. Conter, of this city, W. H. ■Meyers, of Fort Wayne and Wilbur of Winchester, with Dr. of Convoy, Ohio, Dr. D. D. ■hark and Dr. J. M. Miller as time--keepers. ■ The first race was the 2:25 class ace and eight horses started in the heat. It was a "hoss” race all ■he way around, Marie R nosing the out She also took the next ■wo heats and the race. I In the 2:24 trot, where seven were but three drove out when —failed. Then Tom Dellinger got mad ■knd took his horse to the barn, leav■hg only Electric Belle and Rose Riley, ■ut they furnished a good race. ElecIHyic took the first heat, but couldn’t on her feet after that and Rose ■mk three straight. The SSOO stake ■ace went to Elector Hal in straight ■eats with Legal Jr. second and best Mme 2:14. SUMMARY. ■ 2:25 Pace, s3|o—- — R ...1 11 1 ■liver Chimes 2 2 3 2 ■d Carton 4 6 2 3 ■ack Loon 3 3 6 4 ■las Patchen 6 4 4 ■ittling Nelson ....7 dis. ■jssie Moore 5 5 5 autella dis. ■Best time 2:17%. i 82:24 Trot—s3so—- — ■>*•• Riley 2 11 11 ! Metric Belle 1 2 2 2 2 I Mest time 2:25%. I M:2O Pace—ssoo—- — Motor Hal .. 11 11 I Mai Jr. 3 2 2 2 I Mn A 2 3 3 3 J ■ck Twister 4 4 4 .4 I t!me MfliIj Malf Mile Run —Purse s7s—- — M- 11 i B - * futhm ° re 32 ?

Frank Bill 3 3 3 Walter Douglas 4 dr. Best time .52. TODAY'S RACE CARD. This afternoon’s races should be the best of the week including a 2:15 pace for a purse of 1350 with ten starters; a 2:30 trot, purse S3OO with six starters; a 2:16 trot, purse S3OO, with four starters; and a five-eighths mile run, purse 1100, with five of the jumpers ready for the post. The Bluffton band will furnish the music. SEVERELY INJURED Fred Wilson, of Near Willshire Was Bitten by Grave Digger AT THE PARK TODAY He Teased the Animal and the Injury Resulted— Very Painful Fred Wilson, a farmer residing near Willshire. Ohio, who attended the fair yesterday was severely injured while watching the antics of the grave diggers which are on exhibition. Wilson, who was slightly Intoxicated, had mounted the platform and reached down in the pen several times teasing the animals. The manager notified him that he would be bitten if he did not cease doing same, but he heeded not the warning and again poked his hand in the pen. One of the vicious curiosities made a lunge at him and grabbed him by the first finger almost severing the member from his hand. The man in great pain at once washed same and hastened to the city to receive medical aid. It will be no surprise if it becomes necessary to amputate the finger. No blame whatever is attached to the management of the museum as the man had been give# warning. STILL THEY BITE Two Farmers Go Against a Bunco Game to Tune of S9O Each THE SPINDLE GAME Was Worked on Them —the Fair Officers Ousted Crooks from Grounds Messrs. Baker and Ripley who have charge of the privileges at the Great Northern ousted four men yesterday who were operating gambling devices and the men were ordered off the grounds. At one of their joints two of Adams county’s respected citizens lost S9O each, expecting to win a big stake against another man’s game. The grafter started them at twentyfive cents and he operated the spindle at will. In fact he would let the men win small amounts occasionally, requiring them, however, to leave their 1 winnings in the pool making them believe that they would win big pots. The men took the bait and run and when they awakened they found themselves to be separated from their mon- : ey with no returns. The fair officials ; soon put a stop to them and they were : required to leave the grounds. 0 The races at the fair this year were the best ever given here, and a large > sum in purses were given for same. |

FRANZ TREASURER Wai Wemhoff Nominated Berne Man for Responsible Position AT GARRETT MEET Decatur and Berne Fire Departments Join the Association The Decatur and Berne fire departments returned last evening from ' Garrett, where they were in attendance at the annual session of the Northeastern Indiana Volunteer Firemen’s Association, and they report a fine time. They also state that more than 10,000 people were entertained at the northern town. The | different companies formed the line of march in the afternoon which was two miles in length and a five mile march was indulged in. Many contests were pulled off which furnished much enthusiasm. The various business lieuses were beautifully decorated in the national colors and a great time was During tjie course of the business session, Berne and Decatur joined the association, and subsequently Wai Wemhoff, of Decatur, nominated Otto Franz, of Berne, for treasurer. The nomination was made as proposed, and thus Adams county is already represented in the association. The next convention will be held at Hartford City the last Thursday of next June. 0 WELL PATRONIZED Business Houses Represented—The J. E. Moser & Co. Display A NOVEL CONTFST Miss Jessie Magley Awarded First Place at ChiNamel Booth The art hall at the fair grounds presents the appearance of attractiveness to a degree almost perfect Nearly every Decatur business house is represented in a tastefully booth. Particularly pleasing to the eye is the double booth of J. E. Moser, in .which he has shown his skill as an artist and decorator. In one he shows a display of china and fancy dish ware from his premium store and the other his line of photographic work. Another booth which constantly has a crowd of interested sight seers is the one in which is displayed D. M. Hensley’s collection of birds and animals. The other booths are all nicely arranged and with the display of art and fancy work furnishes pleasure for many.. , Mrs. Al Burdg has been busy during the fair handing out samples and telling the good qualities of the famous B. B. Ointment. One of the most unique exhibits is that of the Holthbuse Drag company, where Miss Georgia Young, of Toledo. presides, representing the Ohio Varnish company of Cleveland. She is telling of the fame of Chi-namel and each day conducts a contest, in which any person can enter free and the three doing the best graining receives prizes. On Wednesday Miss Jessie Magley won first, a $2.50 box of materials, tools, brushes, etc., for 1 graining work.,Second prize went to ' Mrs. James Bain a $1,50 outfit and 1 the third a quart of Chi-namel, to Mrs. 1 Charles Lang. 1 — o The farmers all are nearly through 1 with their threshing and in most in- ! stances very good crops are the result. 1 Several Decatur ladies and gentle- 1 men will attend higher colleges and ' universities this vear at different cit- ‘ ies. < The special cars being operated on , the interurban line are proving to be , the real thing and handle the crowd , much easier. ( Several social events in the way of 1 picnics, family reunions and parties 1 are occurring this week and the j [events are very much enjoyed. 1

Decatur, Indiana, Friday Evening, August 28, 1908.

LAWYER MacGINNITIE WEDS Portland Attorney Well Known Here, Takes a Bride. Walter F. MacGinnltle and Miss Flossie M. Springer greatly surprised their friends Tuesday evening when at 7:30 o'clock they were united in marriage at the county clerk’s office in the court house. Judge John F. LaFollette reading the ceremony which united their lives. Mr. and Mrs. MacGinnitie will reside in their property on west Main street. The bride is a daughter of A. O. Springer, residing in the southern part of Ohio, although the greater part of her life has been spent in this city with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Mont Mahan, of north Harrison street. She attended jthe Portland schools but made piano music a specialty. Mr MacGinnltle is well known i n business and lodge circles being an attorney at law and also secretary of the Indiana Loan and | Tititle Company.—Portland Sun. A SUDDEN DEATH Mrs. Margaret Braun Answers the Call at Age of Seventy-Four Years CAME SUDDENLY Funeral Services Will Be Held Tomorrow Morning at Nine O’Clock This county lost one of Its foremost pioneers in the death of Mrs. Margaret Braun, which occurred yesterday noon, caused by old age and other infirmities. Her death was very sudden, which was hastened by the bursting of a blood vessel, and her demise came as a great surprise to her friends,who lad hardly any intimation that the aged lady was so 111. The deceased had reached the ripe old age of sev-enty-four years, three months and seven days. She was born in Germany, having come to this country when it was still in its infancy and was one of the pioneers who settled around this locality many years ago. She leaves a husband, John Braun, several children and many /Other relatives and friends to mourn her death. The funeral services will take place tomorrow morning at nine o’clock standard time at the St. Marys Catholic church. Father Wilken officiating, and interment in the St. Joseph's cepiettijy. A SMOOTH CROOK Worked a Game at the Pictorium Last Night—Was Overtaken WENT SOUTH WITH $3 Mrs. Stonebumer and Her Husband Overtook Him Soon A smooth grafter worked his game at the Pictorium last night and had it not been for the rapid ran made by Mrs. Stoneburner and her husband he would have gotten away with $3 of their money. The man, a stranger, appeared at the ticket ..window and having a two dollar bill folded into a small package, presented same asking Mrs. Stoneburner if she would ‘ change a five. The lady handed him $4.95 and a ticket for the show. After receiving same the stranger started to leave, stating that he would get a drink before entering the place of amusement. After the man left, Mrs. Stoneburner noted that the bill only called for two dollars and she dashed out the door calling her husband as she went and soon overtook the man who wa s making a straight shoot for the G. R .and I. depot. Mr. Stoneburner appeared upon the scene and made the crook produce ths change, he doing the same as gracefully as he took it

HE IS A COMPOSER True R. Fristoe Has Written Music for Famous Play “A Trip to the Poles” ARE AT CLEVELAND This Week—J. T, Lewis, of Chicago, Has Written the Lyrics True Fristoe, Decatur's noted musician and composer has just completed the composition of fourteen pieces of music under the management of the William Armstrong company, of Chicago which have been set to the fami ous musical comedy "A Trip to the Poles” which this week is playing ! in Cleveland. For this work Mr. Fris-1 tee has already won fame as the Cincinnati Enquirer, one ,of the best; metropolitan papers in the country, 1 has printed glowing accounts in regard to the rare ability of the young man. Mr, Fristoe has since March, been working on the composition of these selections and after completing same, forwarded them to J. T. Lewis, of Chicago, who furnished the lyrics. It is said that “The Trip to the Poles” is one of the best musical comedies ever staged which reflects much credit upon Mr. Fristoe, who will reap a bountiful reward from his clever compositions, a royalty being paid to him for the use of same. The above stated company will play at Buffalo, N. Y„ next week. ATTENDANCE BIG Surrounding Cities Did Their Part for the Great Northern BIG DELEGATIONS Were Here from Ft. Wayne Portland and from Bluffton Fort Wayne certainly fulfilled her promise to send her share to the ' Great Northern fair. Nearly 500 came in over the interurban, the G. R. & I, did a good business and many came in automobiles and rigs. The Portland Sun: Fifty-two tickets were sold over the Grand Rapids & Indiana Thursday morning on account of the Decatur fair. Among those in the party were: Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Haley, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hunt, Mrs. Martin Goff, 8. F. Hiatt and grandson, Norman Berry, Thelmas Dellinger, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Doty and little daughter, Elmer Michener and wife, Mrs. C. H. Ayers, Mrs. C. F. Silvers, Mrs. Arley E. Syphers, I Sherman Hanlin, J. F. Graves, John M, Starr, Jaimes E, Syphers of this city; Misses Flora Ware and Goldna Ashley, of Collett; Ed Himebaugh of Bronson, Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. R. i C. Gillig, of Ft. Recovery, Ohio, who ’ will visit over Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goodyear and children, of Dunkirk; Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Mann, of Muncie; W. H. Freemyer, living six miles northeast of Portland. The Bluffton Banner: Among those who attended the Decatur fair via the Clover Leaf were: John Winters and wife, Henry Carnail and wife, Frank Hixon and wife, Theodore Kimes and wife, Miss Eva McAfee, Lillian Baxter, Mrs. Earl White, Mrs. Roxie White, Misses Lillian and Louise Hagg, Miss ■ Hallie Mosure, Karl Myers. Sheriff W. L. Lipkey, Hon. Levi Mock, John Baxter, Lloyd Brown, Ralph Staver, Merle Ratliff, Ralph Chambers, J. M. Baker, Edward Saurer, Harry Clarke, Dwight Kapp, Bert Krill, Amos Hale, C. W. Wagner, Jaimes Barton and John Carnail. A large number drove over in rigs. o Marriage licenses have been granted to. Rose, 22, a Wells county farmer, and Alta J. Coweus, 17, of this county; Herman H. Wefel, 22, and Nora Klopfenstein, aged 19. of Preble; William Thompson,. 22, Geneva, and Lydia Simon, 18, Geneva.

| FIREMEN HAD GOOD TIME. Garrett Event Was Well Planned Celebration. Garrett, Ind., Aug. 27.—With the streets thronged with two thousand visitors, with the air filled with band music and with everything going on lovely as a marriage bell, Garrett is today entertaining the great tournament of the Northeastern Firemen’s association. In the parade this afternoon were the department from the Fort Wayne Electric works, accompanied by the City Packard band; and the departments from Berne, Winchester, Decatur, Eaton, Hartford City, Newcastle and Montpelier, in addition 'to the band from this place. The street presented a gay appearance ■ Nearly all the business houses and many of the residences were gay in the national colors. The coliseum in which the dance will be held tonight, iis handsomely decorated. o HIS OWN COUSIN Betrayed Jesse Coe Murderer of Two Indianapolis Policemen WERE LIKE BROTHERS Claude Andrews Led Coe Into Ambush and Gets S6OO Indianapolis, August 27. —Claude Andrews, cousin of Jesse Coe, the bandit who killed two Indianapolis policemen two years ago, betrayed Coe into the hands of the officers at Tompkinsville, Ky., which resulted in Coe’s death, and Andrews today was paid S6OO by the city of Indianapolis. Sher-1 Iff Bryant was also handed S9OO as his , part of the reward. Andrews was ' reared from babyhood by Coe’s mother and he and Coe were the same as brothers. Andrews led Coe into ambush in the Coe range of hills bordering the Cumberland river in southern Kentucky, where the desperado was shot to death because he would not surrender. Andrews asked for $606. , and got It. A week ago Andrews, with Bryant , and Deputy Sheriff Conklin, went over the ground and selected the best place for the capture. It was planned that Bryant and his men should be sta- , tioned about the place in the thick underbrush and scrub trees. Andrews was to lure Coe to the place and when they reached the exact spot, Andrews was to pretend to see a squirrel in a , tree some distance away and run to shoot it, leaving Coe to his fate. On Monday night Sheriff Bryant slipped away from the jail, accompanied by Deputy Conklin and two other deputies. The party lay hidden in the woods from daybreak until 11 o’clock, when Andrews and the murderer were seen walking toward them. Coe carried a magazine gun. Andrews walked with Coe until they were in the center of the death trap, when he exclaimed: “I see a squirrel in that tree; wait till I ; get ’im.” Andrews darted off, leaving iCoe standing in the path watching him. I Deputy Conklin straightened up with his shotgun to his shoulder and said: “Surrender or we’ll have to kill you.” Conklin said today: "The words were no more than out of my mouth when Coe dropped to his knee, throwing his gun to his shoulder. I knew it was Coe or me that was going to be killed and I fired even while he was dropping to his knees. When I shot. Sheriff Bryant fired from his side of the road. Coe sank to the ground, saying: “No use shooting any more; I'm killed.” Andrews came here with , the body, declaring he would be killed , by Coe’s relatives if he remained in Kentucky. o STANDING ROOM ONLY A big crowd attended the play “The Girl from Texas” at the Bosse opera house last night, and all went away well pleased. The specialties were fine and one continuous show from the time the curtain went up until the close. Tonight the company will present for the first time in this city, "What Happened to Smith” the big . laugh producer. If you like fun and < a good laugh come to the opera house < tonight. Prices, 5 rows opera chairs 50c; balance 30c; blue chairs 20c. 1 Secure your seats early. 1

Price Two Cents

FLOOR MILL IS BORNEO Another Disastrous Fire at Willshire, Ohio, Last Night THE LOSS IS $7,000 Clover Leaf Box Car Burned Fire Started in Engine Room Willshire, Ohio, August 28.—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The big grist mill owned by Wilfred Dull and located here was destroyed by fire which broke out in the engine room at ten o’clock last night. The loss is estimated at $7,000, including a large amount of grain which had just been received. A Clover Leaf box car loaded with freight and standing on a side track was totally destroyed. The knill was formerly owned by John D. Hale, of Decatur, was modern in every way and the only mill here. Dr. Dull carried insurance to about half the amount of his loss. About a week ago Mr. Dull suffered a heavy loss | when the elevator burned here and he lost several thousand dollars worth of grain. The mill will be rebuilt o FRANK COTTON PINCHED AGAIN Frank Cotton, of police court fame, was arrested this morning by Sheriff Meyer on orders from Sheriff Lipkey, of Bluffton. He will be held for that I official. It is supposed he is wanted for forging a check for $10.60 on Cal Ditzler, a Bluffton saloon man about a month ago. o TO GREAT BEYOND Mrs. Jesse M. Warner After Several Years’ Illness, Has Answered the Call OF THE DEATH ANGEL Tuberculosis in Its Worst Form Developed Years Ago More than three years of suffering from tuberculosis has culminated in the death of Mrs. Mary, the most estimable wife of Jesse M. Warner, residing four miles northeast of Decatnr, her demise occurring yesterday afternoon at one o'clock. About five years ago the lady contracted lung trouble and has since suffered from same, however, only at intervals. One year ago her case became alarming and she gradually declined, finding it necessary about five months ago to take to her bed. Weaker and weaker she grew until finally death relieved her sufferings. The woman was a devoted member of the Alpha church, having belonged to same for many years. She was known by many people, and beloved by all. Beside a large multitude of friends, surviving, are her husband, son. Prof. G. W. Warner, of the Peterson schools, daughters Mrs. Clyde Rice and Mrs. C. N. Dutcher of this city, and Misses Frances and Bernice at home, father J. Ross and sister Mrs. Lon Ball, all of whom mourn the loss of the devoted wife, mother and sister. The funeral services will be held from the M. E. church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.