Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 226, Decatur, Adams County, 21 September 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR 1)11LY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 226.

ATTACKED BY BOAR William Kuklehan Terribly Injured Saturday Evening by a Mad Hog ALMOST EATEN UP Flesh Tom from Legs, Artery Severed—Chances for Recovery Even Suffering from a dozen terrible wounds, weakened from the loss of blood caused by the severing of an artery, and fi\>m other lacerations that reach to the bone, William Kuklehan, agen thirtyt-seven, and one of the best known young farmers of this county, lies at his home in Root township. In a very serious condition the result of being attacked Saturday evening by an enraged boar. It was just dusk when William noticed that the big hog, which weighs 400 pounds, had entered a pen in which were two pigs. William climbed into the pen te drive the boar out, 1 when the big animal attacked him, grabbing him by the leg and throwing him to the floor, where he proceeded to inflict the most terrible wounds, gnashing him with his tusks growling and snorting. William tried to fight the beast off but was powerless against the strength of the mad boar. The cries of the Injured man brought his brother to his assistance, who with a club finally succeeded in driving the hog out of the pen. William was carried into the house and a physician summoned. The injured man was very weak and bled so profusely that it was feared he could, not live until help arrived. When the doctor reached the scene as soon after the accident as possible, the man was pulseless and just alive, but after several hours’ work, he was revived and the indications are at this time that he will survive his terrible Injuries. The doctor’s examination showed that the left leg between the knee and ankle was bitten half off, there was a long incision across the hip bone and the left side was ripped open just below the breast to the length of four inches, another and the most serious laceration was on the inside of the left leg, where an incision four inches long and fully that deep was made, reaching the bone and severing the femoral artery. How the man kept from bleeding to death is more than the physician was able to figure, but he did, and now has at least an even chance to recover. About forty-four stitches were required to close up the ugly wounds and the doctor used an' entire bolt of bandage in dressing the cuts. It was certainly a close call, as another : instant without relief would have meant death and the delay of the doctor in reaching him just when j he did would have also meant that j result. The injured man is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kulehan who met tragic deaths a few months ago when struck by a Pennsylvania flyer at New Haven, and the family are certainly having more than their share ot mishaps. SYNODICAL SOCIETY OF MISSIONS Will Meet at New Albany October 2fi 21 and 22. • The twenty-sixth annual meeting o! the synodical society of home and foreign missions will be held in the Second Presbyterian church of New Albany, October 20, 21 and 22, 1908. The closing session Thursday, 7:45 p. m. to meet with the Jeffersonville church foreign missions will be presented by Miss Grettie Holliday from Tabriz, Persia. Home missions by Miss Edith Hughes field secretary of the southwest. We are also to hear direct news from Alaska. Our local church will be represented. o SENATOR TYNDALL WRITES US Expects to Reach Home by Last of this Week. Senator J. W. Tyndall writes us from Indianapolis, where he Is representing Allen and Adams counties in the special meeting recently called by his eminence the governor. John thinks they will complete the Wk this week and the members reach home Saturday night. It is not probable that any legislation other that mapped out will be taken

CANCELLED SPEAKING DATES Senator Foraker Will Not Be on the Stump in thia Campaign. Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 21.—United States Senator Joseph B. Foraker has canceled all his speaking dates in the campaign. In a written request to National Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock he asked to be relieved from the appointments which had been arranged for him by the national speakers bureau, and in a communication to state Chairman William of the Ohio Republican committee he made the same request as to the engagements which had been arranged for him in this state. As to Senator Foraker’s senatorial candidacy, his position is given as follows: “Senator Foraker will leave the selection of his successor to the legislature, but will do all in his power to see that a Republican legislature is elected.” In addition to this information Senator Foraker told his friends he would, at the proper and convenient opportunity make a speech in answer to the Hears t charges and in defense of himself, and then would campaign the entire state in behalf of his senatorial candidacy, but under the jurisdiction of no political committee. SECONDLECTURE Dr. C .B. Wilcox Interested a Large and Enthusiastic Audience Last Night DELIVERED ADDRESS On Esther, the Star of the Orient—lt Was an Educating Talk Selecting as his theme “Esther, the Star of the Orient,” Dr. C. B. Wilcox in his second of the series of Bible lectures, interestingly entertained a large audience last night at the M. E. church, picturing the scenes of ancient days when the most beautiful Jewess ascended to the throne as the wife of the king. The services were introduced by two inspiring instrumental selections by Mrs. Ella Bell, after which the choir, rendered that beautiful sacred anthem. “Guide Thou Me, Oh, Great Jehovah.” Dr. Wilcox followed with his lecture and he fluently and educatingly told of the marvels of Esther. After delineating the customs of the people of that age and their surroundings, i the minister presented a line of thought descriptive of the wonderful I Esther. Poor and humble as she i was, her striking personality and marvelous beauty soon made her a favorite of the king and as a consej quence, regardless of her position in ' life, she was made the king’s wife. 'Her advancement, continued Dr. Wilcox, is incomparable in any age,with the one exception of a Chinese girl, who, when in childhood was sold as a slave, ascended to the highest position of that country. The speaker related interestingly of how Esther saved the lives of her countrymen and caused the assassination of Hamon on the gallows he has constructed for a relative of Esther. The auditorium was packed and the lecture was highly appreciated by every one present. The third of the scries will be delivered next Sunday evening. .— —— — OPERATION PERFORMED Upon Miss Ethel Botthoff at Fort Wayne. Horace Botthoff accompanied by Dr. J. M. Miller went to Fort Wayne this morning, where an operation was performed upon Ethel, the youngest daughter ot Mr. Botthoff. The girl has suffered two attacks of appendicitis. She became quite ill a few weeks ago with the same ailment and an operation was deemed necessary. Dr. Miller, of Decatur, and Dr. Van Sweregen, of Fort Wayne, performed the tedious task at Hope hospital this morning at 8:30 o’clock and her speedy recovery is assured. - o — " Rev. I. Imler delivered his first sermon at the United Brethren church last evening and was greeted with a. large audience. He is a pleasant and forceful talker and impressed his hearers well. No doubt this year as pastor here will mean much to his church. |

Amish People Living Near Berne Have Peculiar Beliefs GEO. PAILLEE HERE The Return of the Summons is Due Saturday—Complications May Arise George Pailiee, the Amishman who some time ago filed a 115,000 damage suit against several of his church brothers Dor the alienation of the affectations of his wife was in z the city today making further arrangements in regard to the suit. The return of the summons is dated for next Saturday and we are informed that the several defendants will appear jt the court houshe to enter a demurrer on that day. As yet the defendants have not engaged an attorney to defend them and in all probability there will be some queer antics occur when they put in their appearance to make an answer to the complaint. The Amish are a peculiar people. They believe it a sin to follow the customs of the world and as a consequence they wear neither jewelry nor hair cuts. The ladies are at their best in plain blue dresses with black aprons and sun bonnets and at no time do any of the women wear hats. Neither do they wear buttons on their clothing, but -hooks and eyes instead. The men wear long hair at all- times and long chin beards as well, but in no event do the men have mustaches, or very rarely at least for the reason that they greet each other wih a holy kiss at church ,the men kissing the men and the women kissing the wornen. the upper lip is kept smooth so that this'courtesy can be easily accomplished. The Amish people select their preacher by vote and in the event that a man is chosen, regardless of his ability he must serve and at that, without a salary, as the Amish do not believe in salaries. Nor do they believe in fire insurance, setting up as their reason that if God chooses that they should suffer loss, they are willing to do so. They believe their church is the only one which will be saved. The Amish church forbids its jnembers to either swear or affirm, a peculiar characteristic which will in all probability furnish complications should the suit come to a jury trial. The Amish very rarely read newspapers or indulge In anything which is in accord with the desires of those whom they term worldly folk, and in many ways they are peculiar and as well as this they are thrifty, progressive farmers.

HERE ON A VISIT Robert D. Beery, of Mott, North Dakota, Visiting in the City HAS STATE EXHIBITS Will Return to Vincennes, Ind., and Go from There to Springfield. 111. Robert D. Beery, formerly ot this city, now auditor of Hettinger county, North Dakota, arrived in the city Saturday for a visit with friends and relatives. “Bob” was chosen to take the North Dakota state exhibit to various state fairs and after exhibiting same at Indianapolis, he proceeded to Vincennes, where the exhibit is at the present time. The display consists of all the material resources of the state, including the best of grains and other products. Mr. Beery will remain here for a short time after which he will return to Vincennes and from there go to Springfield, 111., to attend the state fair to be held at that place. There is not a doubt as to the popularity of Robert In Hettinger county. He has not only been selected county auditor two times, but was chosen by state officers to represent them at the fair, an honor well appreciated Iby the former Decatur boy.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, September 21, 1908.

TO TRY RAY LAMPHERE. He is Indicted for Complicity In Murders With Belle Gunness. Laporte, Ind., Sept. 21. —County Clerk Link today will draw the jury which it is expected will hear the case of Ray Latnphere who is under six indictments for complicity in the murders at the home of Mrs. Belie Gunness. While the jury will be drawn, it is not believed the case will be called for trial. State’s Attorney Smith desires to give his time to the work of the campaign, and. while the defense states that it is ready to proceed, there is little doubt but that a continuance will be granted. The finding of poison in the stomach of Mrs. Gunness and her children, it h asserted, is strong ground for the defnse of Lamphere. It developed today that within the last week Pinkerton detectives in the service of the defense of Lamphere. It developed tohave been Mrs. Gunness. who appeared in an Illinois town. The attorneys for Lamphere have refused to divulge information concerning the chase. Lamphere has been in jail since late in April and he says he is ready for trial and that he will introduce evidence that will establish his innocence of the crimes committed by Mrs. Gunness. CRIMINAL WEEK Frank Cramer on Trial for Failure to Support His Child CORONER’S REPORT On Death of Mrs. Bown—A New Case—Other Court House Items This is criminal week in the circuit court and the first cause called was that of the State vs. Frank Cramer, for neglect of child. The jury was empanelled and the evidence heard, and the case will go to the jury this afternoon. H. B. Heller represents the state and L. C. DeVoss is defending.

The case of the State vs. Mirl Laisure, petit larceny was continued by agreement. L. C. DeVoss filed a new case entitled The Continental Insurance company vs. Isaac I. Summers, suit on note and guarantee, demand $l5O. In the cause of The Mutual Mfg. Co. vs. Christine Kuntz, account $350, demurrer to each paragraph? of complaint filed. Amanda Sell vs. Ora Sell, support, cause submitted and finding rendered that defendant is guilty in not obeying the order of court to support child, and was sent to jail until he purge himself of the contempt or until further order of the court. Sarah J. Basson, was duly appointed administrator of the estate of H. S. Passon and filed her bond. The jury as empanelled this morning to hear the Cramer case included Garrett Voglewedc, Burley Ryan, Coat Cook, Charles Watson, William D. Conrad. William W. Smith, William Hart, Ezra Reber, H. O. Mathewson, Elijah Walters, Charleg IT. Getting, and Sant Schindler. John Richard transferred lot 14, Monroe, to John J. Mayer for $175. The M. R. E. cemetery’ association transferred lot 202 M. R. E. cemetery to John Stauffer for $25. Dr. J. C. Grandstaff, the county coroner, filed his report of an inquest held upon Margaret Braun, on August 28, finding that death wag cauged by a pulmonary hemorrhage, due to rupture of senile blood vessel. Q Ben Studabaker, the Travisville farmer, went to Marion this morning to see about arranging to put part of his onion crop in cold storage at that point. He has between 1,200 and 1,500 bushels of onions, raised on a patch of three acres. He has been retailing them at one dollar per bushel.—Bluffton Banner.

LODGES UNITED American Insurance Union and Pathfinder Are Now One Lodge NO LOSS OF PRIVILEGE New Order Will Be Known as Pathfinder Lodge of American Insurance Union Columbus, 0., Sept. 21.—The most important consolidation and union of fraternal orders which has ever taken place in this country, took place in Cleveland last week. The representatives of the Pathfinders, whose headquarters heretofore have been in Cleveland, have been attending a union meeting cf the representatives of the Pathfinders and the national officers of the A. I. U. in the A. I. U. temple. The consolidation brings the headquarters of 10,000 Pathfinders to the city of Columbus, and these two united fraternities now have 25,000 members, carrying nearly $30,000,000 of insurance, distributed throughout the different states. Among the fraternities it is regarded as the greatest and most promising*step yet taken in the work of combining the meimbers» ip and reducing the expenses, all the while increasing the benefits. Every member of the Pathfinder will rejoice over the good news here announced —that a union has been successfully consummated with the American Insurance Union, of Columbus, Ohio. This union of the two orders has been effected on terms satisfactory to all concerned. Every Pathfinder certificate is now backed by a reserve fund of the united societies, amounting to over SIOO,OOO. All certificates remain in force on the same payments as heretofore. All lodges retain their individuality as Pathfinder lodges of the American Insurance Union. There will be no loss of privilege, prestige or position, but each lodge and every member can now go to work with renewed zeal and greater enthusiasm than ever before. The doubt and uncertainty that have hindered our work in the past and must necessarily have hindered the work of every small fraternal order, are now past and gone forever, as our order has now a membership of approximately 25,000, and every prospect of a great and glorious future. We believe this to be the happiest event in our h‘ 7 ory. ELEVATING BRIDGE A. J. Miller, of Geneva, Began His Work Here this Morning NO TRAVEL ALLOWED A Hundred Ton Jack Raises the Big Bridge With Apparent Ease A. J. Miller, Os Geneva, arrived this morning and immediately began the work of plevating the Monroe street river bridge. He is using a 100-ton hydraulic jack. This little machine which will lift 200,000 pounds and whch does the work at th ebridge with ap parent ease and much force to spare, is an insignificant looking piece of workmanship, about the size of a two gallon jar as one of the spectators remarked. It is worked by one man who doesn't seem to labor very hafd at that, and who by using a small bar as a handle, pumps the big bridge up to the desired height as easily as pumping a bucket of water. The northwest corner was the first to be lifted and it was raised eight inches. The work will be completed by this evening or tomorrow morning, when travel which was of course suspended I today, may be resumed over the bridgeMr. Ernst will then complete his work (Ooatlnued on Page Two)

■ TEARING DOWN OLD LANDMARK Riverside House to Be Supplanted by New Building. The old Riverside house, located just west of the Monroe street bridge is being torn down. For over a half century it has been a landmark in Decatur and for many years was used as a tavern. For a score of years past it has been used for various purposes, a store building, residence, blacksmith shop and for most everything imaginable. A few weeks ago the building, which has been frequently remodelled was gutted by fire and Mr. Briener decided that it was not worth rebuilding. Accordingly this morning a force of workmen under the supervision of Mr. Briener began the work of tearing down the old frame. A glance at the skeleton of the house shows that in the olden days they constructed them to last. Mr. Briener will at once erect a frame building on the site to be used as a blacksmith shop and has had several offers from parties who want to rent same. The contract for the new shop will be let within a few days. o WAS A WILD SCENE Marks the March of Methodist Ministers on the Legislature STORM THE CAPITOL Two Thousand in Delegation—Held Services on Steps at State House Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 21. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The most dramatic demonstration, given for the benefit of any session of the legisiatture, occurred here this afternoon on the arrival of Methodist ministers

from all parts of the state. Numbering 2,000 they assembled on the state house steps and held a mass meeting, singing, praying prayers, asking the legislature to come to the rescue of the good citizens of the state who demand at this time a local option law. The crowd grew until fully ten thousand people covered the state house lawn, crowded and screamed hysterically, The prayers were interspersed with yells such as “How shall we do it?” “Vote for it, that’s how we’ll do it.” They sang “Steamboat coming 'round the bend, good-bye old booze joints, goodbye.” People came in by special trains from Terre Haute, Muncie, Logansport and other cities. Governor Hanly looked on apparently with amazement, but managed to join in the yells. After the demonstration on the steps, the crowd took possession of the galleries in the houses. It had been planned that if the bill should be reported today that the galleries give a demonstration that will overawe the legislators and thus sweep the bill through, Tho session convened promptly at two o’clock. At 2:30 senate committee on public morals reported favorably on both county local option bills, all republican members of committee agreeing. Democratic members reported for indefinite postponeent. On test vote it was shown option bill will pass senate. o - A message to frineds here today conveyed the news that John Jones, a former resident of the county, had died at his home in Michigan.

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FATHER IS SANE Says Mrs. Lucy Terrell Wolfe, Daughter of John W. Terrell WANTS HIS RELEASE And Begins Preliminaries Looking Toward That End Soon Mrs. Lucy Terrell Wolfe was intown today from Nottingham township looking after some business matters pertaining to her father’s estate and in conversation with a News reporter she said that she was in Richmond on Wednesday of this week and visited with her father, at the Easthaven hospital, said the Saturday evening Bluffton News. This was her first visit with him since July 2nd and she was most agreeably surprised to find him greatly improved in appearance and in the mental powers. She says that he appeared to be perfectly rational and conversed with her freely and recognizes readily any one whom he knew before his mind became affected. She says that he talks about his old home and Bluffton and expressed 'a great desire and longing to return here. Asked whether any new steps had been taken toward bringing about a new trial of his case or a new hearing in any form she replied that no action had yet been started. It is judged, however, from the matter of property which she was looking up that her father was interested in his financial affairs here and that she is engaged in looking up matters for his information. It is also judged that action will be started at no distant date to try to bring about a trial for her father on the new indictment which was returned by a grand jury after the supreme court had reversed the jury’s verdict in the first case. Judge Erwin, the judge who last had jurisdiction in the case, refused to grant a new trial after he had made a visit to Terrell at the hospital, as he held that at that time he was undoubtedly insane, but since that time Terrell has greatly Improved. It probably will be up to Supt. Smith, of the Easthaven hospital to take the next step in Terrell’s case. Whenever Dr. Smith pronounces him cured he will be released and would then, of course, immediately be subjected to arrest and re-trial. It is not necessary, however, to wait for Dr. Smith to pronounce Terrell sane, as at any time demand can be made for an inquest by a justice of the peace and physicians to pass upon the question of his sanity. This may be the step taken, as Terrell, having regained his faculties, to a large extent at least, is demanding that he be given a chance for freedom. If the case ever comes to trial again it will no doubt be a bitter fight on the old charge. Previous to this time Terrell's daughter, Lucy, has steadfastly refused to express an opinion as to his sanity. o ELI BIERIE HAD A DREAM And the Strange Thing is It Almost Came True. Bluffton, Ind., Sept. 20.—Eli Bierie, the only republican treasurer of Wells county, dreamed a dream about a month ago that set his entire neighborhood anxiously waiting to see if it would come true. He has purchased an undertaking establishment at Borne and advertised Ws farm goods for sale. The night he had his sale bills struck he had a dream in which he saw the sale as plainily as day, and the amount to be received from it in his vision was $2,000.95. The neighborhood, to whom he related his experience, has been watching results with interest. Saturday the totals were reached on the sale, and the amount was $2,003, or $2,05 from that seen in the dream. Congressman J. A. M. Adair was here this morning enroute to Ossian where he speaks tonight. Tomorrow night he speaks at Liberty Center, on Wednesday evening at Berne, Thursday at Geneva and October sth at Linn Grove. He has met with splendid receptions all over the district and is billed practically every evening up to election day.