Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 6, Number 232, Decatur, Adams County, 28 September 1908 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VI. Number 232.

WASOFFERED A GOOD JOB Representative Kniseley Has Filed Sworn Affidavit Arraigning Hanly HANLY TO SPEAK For Republican Party—Extra Session May Conclude Wednesday Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 28.—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Representative Knise'ey, of DeKalk county, to4ay handed a statement to the Demo- : cratic state chairman, Stokes Jackson, itc truth supported by his affidavit, in wfhich he swears that Governor Hanly, in the presence of Senator Wickemire offered him (Kniseley) a two thousand dollar a year state job if he would vote for local option. Wickemire had denied the statement as false and malicious. The Democrats will use the affidavit in the campaign. Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 28. —Governor Hanly. after a conference with the republican state committee, announc<ed today, that he will speak for the during the remainder of Bae campaign, wherever they may decide to send him. He will devote as much of his time from now on to the as is required for the benefit the republican party. L® •' >' ■ Indianapolis. Ind.. Sept. 28. —There was much speculation on what the imocrats would do toward filibustering or ending the extra session when they met this afternoon. Both houses ♦ere late getting together. It is hoped to end the session by Wednesday. *• —— o SNOW STORM CAUSE. Twenty-Five People Killed in Frightful Wreck. Livingston, Mont., Sept. 27. —Northern Pacific passenger train No. 16, -eastbound, which left Helena at midLalght, was in collision with a freight Strain at Young's Point this morning Rand it is reported twenty-five persons Mpen- killed. Some reports place the Bkumber of casualties at from thirty io with, twenty-five dead. A snow Sas falling and for this reason the Slight train's flagman could not make presence known to the passenger ■Kgineer. The express car telescoped smoker and practically all the <oa|ualties occurred in the latter car. ■K. — o —- B. S. BROWN IN OKLAHOMA Mjfrites an Interesting Letter to ' F. ! eqds Here. > and Lenhart are in receipt a’letter from B. S. Brown, who ten jlSkys ago left for Buyman, Oklahoma, . tohnake his future home. He says in sSlrt: I have struck a great bargain BHte. I have a deed for the best half Mbtion of land also the best improv- ■ farm in this vicinity. It is all Mper cultivation but eighty acres, wind mill, three room house and ■Ba- I have a good warrantee deed ■fem-l by President Roosevelt and from the owner recorded in Hbd shape, clear from all incumHnces. ■L 0 — If r. Steele. V>f Pleasant Ss. visited Daton Steele and wife S Sunday on R. R. 8.

ATTEND FUNERAL OF NEPHEW John Schurger Will Go to Avon, Ohio, this Evening. John Schurger, the well known lawyer and abstractor, will leave this evening for Avon, Ohio, six miles the other side of Lorain, where he will attend the funeral of John Lang, which will be held tomorrow morning. Mr. Lang was a nephew of Mr. Schurger, and has a number of other relatives and friends here who are sad to hear of the untimely death of this estimable young man. The message failed to give any cause of death and the friends here are at a loss to know the cause thereof, but suppose it was due to injuries received last February, when he was acting as a night watch at a factory and was set upon and beaten almost to death by two tramps, though it was believed here that he had entirely recovered from the effects of that affair. Lang was 36 years old. AT MINNEAPOLIS Both Candidates for President in Same City BOTH SPOKE THERE They Tried to Date Each Other But They Failed Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. 28. —W. H. Taft and W. J. Bryan exchanged courtesies here yesterday. Mr. Bryan Arrived about 2 o’clock in the afternoon and immediately sent one of the men traveling with him to the West Hotel with a message to Mr. Taft that he would be glad to call on him at the hotel at 5:30 in the afternoon. Mr. Taft sent word back he would be glad to see him at that time. Mr. Taft was scheduled to speak at the dedidcation of a new Y. M. C. A. building in St. Paul at 2:30 o’clock and he hurried back in an automobile to keep his engagement with Mr. Bryan. When he arrived at the hotel he found a message from the Nebraskan which said Mr. Bryan was sorry, but he had forgotten a dinner engagement at 5:30. Mr. Bryan suggested if it was convenient for Mr. Taft he would drop ,in at the hotel on his way to the railroad station about 7 o’clock and shake hands with him. Mr. Taft, however, had an engagement to speak before ♦he congregation of the Fowler Methodist church in the evening, and he sent Col. Daniel Ransdell, sergeant-at-arms of the United States senate, who has personal charge of the Taft train, to explain the situation to Mr. Bryan and to convey his regrets. This Col. Ransdell did. —o SENATOR TYNDALL IS HOME The Sessions of the Legislature Will Probably Close Wednesday. Senator Tyndall is home from Indianapolis, it being mutually agreed among the members of the senate that no further legislation would be taken up. It la thought that by Wednesday the legislature will have adjourned. The senator verified all newspaper reports and said that the session of the house bordered strongly on the sensational. Charges of bribery are being made against the governor and seme of his lieutenants. o — MAJOR ALLISON IS IMPROVED The condition of Major Robert B. Allison, is reported greatly improved today, and he is better than he has been for several weeks, immediate danger being over. His vitality is wonderful for one of his years. He was able today to discuss the political and other public questions of the hour with his son, R. K. Allison. o— x — Frank Bsrthall went to Cleveland. Ohio, yesterday and from there to Lorain, Ohio, where he will attend the funeral of John Lang, who formerly lived here. Mr. Lang died early Saturday morning and the funeral will be held this morning at the above named place. He was a brother of Nicholas Lang of this city now deceased.

UNIQUE CONTEST Who Has the Best Kept Farm in All of Union Township TO BE DECIDED By a Committee of Decatur Men on October 15 th A citizen of Union township has hit upon a unique and novel contest to ascertain who has the cleanest and best kept farm in hat beautiful section of the best county in the world. He called at this office on Saturday evening and informed us that he has decided to have a committee of well known Decatur men make an automobile trip over the township and decided the matter, and to whomever they say the distinction belongs, lhe will send the Decatur Daily Democrat for one year. The man who made the offer is responsible and one of the very best citizens cf the county, and we guarantee that he will just what he says, and that he is doing it only as a matter of pride, believing that the men will say that they never saw so many pretty and well cared for '(country homes. The committee as chosen to make the trip are Dr. D. D. Clark, C. A'. Dugan of the First National bank, John S. Falk, of the Smith, Yager & Falk drug store and Ed L. Carroll, of the Ward Fence company. The trip at this time is scheduled to occur on Thursday, October 15th. but may be delayed a few days to suit the pleasure of the committee. This civic pride movement is not confined entirely to the cities, as a trip over Union township will disease, . and this progressive citizen. whose name we withhold at this time, is going to prove the fact. Who will get the Daily Democrat free for one year? —o PAINFUL INJURIES Mrs. Samuel Helm Has More Than Her Share of Misfortunes BROKE HER WRIST And Otherwise Injured— Was Attacked by Hog a Year Ago With her wrist broken and other painful injuries, Mrs. Samuel Helm, residing two and one-half miles east of Decatur, a sister of John A. Smith, of this city is confined to her bed as a consequence of falling forcibly to the floor of her summer kitchen, while carrying a pail of water over a damp floor. The injured lady was scrubbing the floor of the kitchen and in some manner lost her balance, falling to the floor with the above stated results. Mr. Helm seems to be having more than her proportion of misfortunes. It will be rtfmembered that a little more than a year ago she was attacked by a vicious hog, thrown to the ground and sustained a broken shoulder and arm. Had not her husband appeared on the scene with a club she would have been torn to pieces by the mad animal. No complications arising she will soon recover. o ON FISHING TRIP. Several Decatur Men Have Gone to Rome City. Messrs. D. M. Hensley, F. E. Smith, Ansel Bremerkamp, Clem Voglewede and Paul Hooper left yesterday morning for Rome City, where they will remain for several days on a fishing trip. These gentlemen are real fishermen, and if the finny tribe do not suffer it will not be the fault of the men. We can also expect a number of fish stories upon their return, and if Heck is chosen as spokesman for the crowd, he will be able to tell where and when each fish was caught.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, September 28, 1908.

THE BANKERS AT DENVER The National Bankers’ Association Are in Session. Denver, Colo., Sept. 28. —More than 3,00(F bankers, representing every state in the Union, will assemble here this week at the thirty-fourth annual convention of the American Bankers’ Association. The guarantee of bank deposits probably will be the principal topic of discussion. Another subject is that of currency. The association was not satisfied with the Aldrich currency bill. The currency commissicn of the American Bankers’ Association which drafted a measure of its own, onjy to see it rejected by the leaders of congress, will make its formal report at Thursday’s session and delegates will be given opportunity to express their views. The reports of the legislative committees and the commitees on express companies and bills of lading will be made Wednesday. The association has been trying for years to prevent the express companies selling money orders, while the alleged failure of the railroads to safeguard bills of lading ' also has ben the subject of contention ; in the courts and before congress and the Interstate Commerce Commission. It is practically certain the convention will empower these committees to continue their contests. c A GREAT LECTURE Dr. C. B. Wilcox is Well Appreciated in His Series of Lectures IMMENSE AUDIENCE Heard His Third Lecture Last Night Much to Their Enjoyment The excessive warmth of the atmosphere of last evening was not considered by those who anticipated attending the third lecture of Dr. C. B. Wilcox at the M. E. church, and as a consequence the spacious auditorium and adjoining lecture room were comfortably filled when the opening of the appropriate services was signaled by two inspiring organ selections by Mrs. Ella Bell. The choir added to the interest of the services by rendering a beautiful anthem, after which the ladies’ quartet sang “Unerring Guide.” The usual form was then observed, after which Dr. Wilcox entered upon his lecture, namely, “Our Mother Eve and the Lost Atlantis.” The importance of the theme was soon in evidence as the able minister related history, authentic as it was, going back 12,000 years, which is nearly 6,000 years before the Christian era, or the birth of Christ. Eulogizing mother Eve, characterizing her as the most beautiful of al! women, Dr. Wilcox drifted to the perplexing question as to location of the Garden of Eden. Three countries lay claim to this, that is, three theories, namely historical, Biblical and scientific have been advanced, each purporting a different location. The scientific theory and its supporters contend that the Garden of Eden was located on the American continent, at Yucatan, In Mexico, while the other two theiries have it in other countries. After dwelling for some time on this phase of his theme, Dr. Wilcox closed by paying tribute to the women of today. “There is but little change in the women of today as compared with those of six thousand years ago,” he said. Then reading a record which purported that rthe ancient women were to be given plenty of perfume, petted, etc., in exchange for their good will, he clearly demonstrated to the men at least, the authenticity of the statement about the unchanged characteristics. At the close of the discourse a male chorus rendered a pleasing selection and thus one of the most interesting meetings of the year goes down in history. o— THEY MAKE A GOOD SHOWING The Old Adams C.otinty Rank Publish Their Report. The statement of the Old Adams County bank appears today. It shows the usual solid and substantial condition, their resources and liabilities totaling $962,065.47. Their deposits are $756,314.79, and in all it is an excellent financial showing for this great banking institution.

A REAL LAW SUIT Began in Circuit Court this Morning—Ford vs. Shoemaker et al FIRST OF TERM From the Civil Docket— Fight Will Require Several Days The first real trial for this term of court began this morning when the case of Daniel B. Ford vs. Smith Shoemaker and William Anderson was called and it will probably continue for three or four days. Attorneys for the plaintiff are Peterson & Moran, and C. J. Lutz and for the defendant are D. D. Heller & Son and David E. Smith. About two hours was taken up in empanelling the jury and the attorneys statements were then made. The suit was filed in April, 1907, and alleged that some time during the fall of 1906 Ford employed Shoemaker and Anderson to bale hay for him. The complaint says that when they had completed the work they run the engine up near the wood house to get fuel and that in firing up they allowed some live coals or sparks to escape from the smoke stack and set fire to the wood house and that the flames, spreading to the house, destroyed same and the contents with a loss of $3,400. The sum of $4,000 is demanded to cover all the loss and expenses. It is alleged that the engine was defective and that no spark arrester was used. The defendants deny that they were careless or that they caused the fire and the throughout, probably going to the jury on Thursday. The jury as accepted and sworn includes Elijah Walters, Samuel Schindler, Garrett Voglewede, Ezra (Reber, William Hart, Walter French, Coat Cook, Lafayette Baker, William D. Conrad, Joseph Johnson, H. M. Mathewson and W. W. Smith. A SPEECHTONIGHT Hon. James M. Robinson Will Speak at Court House for the Democrats SHOULD HEAR HIM He Will Explain the Many Questions of Importance —Special Music Hon. James M. Robinson, the popular and able lawyer, ex-congressman and politician from the Twelfth district, will speak at the court house this evening and he will explain the many important questions of the campaign in a clear and argumentative manner. If you are interested in any of the great issues of the hour which are being discussed from every point of view from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from gulf to lake, you will have no better opportunity to post | yourself than by attending the meeting tonight. There will also be music by the Decatur band and special songs by a ladies’ quartet, that should prove very interesting. The campaign this year is one of the most exicting in the history of this greatest of all nations and if you are in the least patriotic it behooves you to be posted. Don’t fail to attend the meeting tonight. o OFFICERS HAVE A CLUE Suspicion Points to Man Who Worked Here as Automobile Thief. It is rumored that there is a probability of landing the men or at least one of them who stole the DeWald touring car at Fort Wayne a few evenings ago The officers it is said, have a good clue and that otfe of the men implicated formerly worked here. It is also given out that the first suspicion as to his guilt was aroused when it was discovered that a gasoline can which he knew of had been stolen and was left in the car. Fuijher details may be'given the public within a few days.

ICE CREAM AND COAL MEN MIX Each Trying to Control Weather Conditions. The coal man is already smilling over the change of atmospheric conditions, and if he has his way the people can expect zero weather from now henceforth. However, the ice cream man is not so easily to be outdene, and he and his force will petition for a little spell of warmth occasionally. While these two controlling factors are fighting out their grievance, the people must sit back and take what comes, whether agreeable or not. It seems that at this time when the theory of letting the people rule is broadcast, that the coal and ice cream men would submit the question to the masses and not discommode the people just to satisfy their selfish desires. Let us hope the question will be dealt with philosophically. COURT HOUSE NEWS Rhoda McCullough Will Was Probated in Court Today MARRIAGE LICENSES Two Were Issued Saturday Evening—Other Items of Interest The case cf Sarah E. Brandyberry vs. Joseph Largent, for contempt of court, was dismissed at plaintiff’s cost. H> L. Center vs. Fort Wayne & Springfield Ry. Co., damages $250, motion to make complaint more specific overruled; separate demurrer to each paragraph of complaint filed. Elizabeth S. Kern vs. J. W. Hakes et al, note $113.'47,. judgment by agreement for $56. Judigiment for costs against defendant. The application of Grace Coffelt for a guardian has ben dismissed. James T. Dailey, guardian for Mary Gertrude Gage filed an account current which, was approved. In the cause of Conrad D. Gallmeyer trustee vs. Edward Gallmeyer et al. demurrer to complaint overruled and separate exceptions filed by Fred Jaebker and August Conrad. In the matter cf the Henry I. Teepie et al. petition for drain, a motion was filed by John F. Everett for order on superintendent of construction to pay labor claim. Marriage licenses were issued Saturday evening to Albert Kiess. 19, son of Charles Kiess to Lena Dirkson, 22, daughter of Henry Dirkson Jr., and to William H. Oliver, 20, a school teacher of Monroe, and sou of Marion Oliver to Florence May, 26, daughter of Thomas Sells. Real estate transfers: Amos K. Stoneburner to Aaron Ewry, 13 acres in Kirkland township, $900; Anna Huston to William 0. Myers, small tract in Blue Creek $160; Decatur Cemetery Ass'n to A. Baley, lot 415 cemetery. $45. The last will and testament of Rhoda McCullough, late of St. Marys township was probated. After providing for the payment of debts she gives all her rights and interest to a one-third interest in 80 acres in St. Marys township to John W. Brodbeck, who is to pay her daughter, Cyntha J Patrick, SSOO and to another daughter. Emmeline Brodbeck, S4OO, and he, John Brodbeck is to keep and care for her grandson, Glen Gilpen, until he is 13 years old. She appoints John W. Brodbeck. executor. The will was written May 13, 1903, and witnessed by J. W. Teeple and C. 11. Colter. The trial of John Baker, another of the Woodburn men charged with complicity in the assassination of Marshal Croy, is set for January 11. Baker was arraigned in the circuit court Friday and to Judge O'Rourke pleaded not guilty. Baker will be defended by Elmer Leonard and Judge R. K. Erwin. Mr. Thomas will represent the state. —Fort Wayne News.

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CLOUDS PRESPIRE The Weather Man After Long Study Extends a Welcome Courtesy WAS A LITTLE STINGY With His Wet Goods for Forty-One Days—Let’s All Be Thankful The monotony |Of a continuous drought of forty-one days duration was broken early this morning when for a few hours perspiration from the overhanging clouds fen i n torrents upo nthe dry. baked land of northeasj tern Indiana, and as a result the farmers can begin to think about breaking their land preparatory to sowing their wheat. Many of the very oldest citizens of Decatur state that they never never before experienced such a long dry spell and not for many years has this section of the country been in such a deplorable state. With prospects brighter than have loomed up for ten years for a big crop of good corn, the farmers a few weeks ago were hopeful of exceeding all former records as to the number of bushels to the acre. But the excessive heat and lack of rainfall did away with the fondest hopes and many contented themselves, cutting the corn before it was fully ripe, and all in all, this year's crop can only be termed ordinary. The point had also been reached when the farmer was perplexed as to how and when he could break his ground for the planting of (his wheat. The ground had become so hard in the course cf the drought that it would be impossible to plow same. For these reasons the farmers are much elated over the fact that the weather man has extended the courtesy. The conspicuous absence of rain has also caused much sickness, many cases of typhoid fever resulting as a consequence of the dryness, but we are all thankful that it rained and let that settle it. LIVES ARE JOINED Miss Lena Dirkson Becomes the Wife of Mr. Albert Kiess (THEY ARE POPULAR Impressive Wedding Ceremony Performed Last Night A pretty home wedding was solemnized at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dirkson last evening at 5:30 o’clock, when their accomplished daughter, Miss Lena, became the wife of Albert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kiess. The news of the marriage was received with surprise by the many friends of the bride and groom, no intimation whatever being made previously in regard to same, but as much as they vw surprised, they are equally as sincere in extending their well wishes to the happy couple. The wedding was a quiet affair. The contracting parties intended that it should be. and much precaution was taken to prevent the secret from leaking out. The Rev. Jaus was summoned and in the presence of only immediate friends, the short but impressive ceremony was performed, after which a wedding supper consisting of goo d things to eat. Hailing from Adams county’s most highly respected families, the bride and groom are entitled to the congratulations of all. The trustworthiness of both is a quality in keeping with the examples of their families, and no one better than they deserve the hearty commendation of all. —o —’ ' The S. K. Boys will have a special meeting this evening at 8:05 ocl ® c * at Tim Corbett’s cigar store. A fnl attendance is desired- Important. The treasurer is requested to his books along and cotne prepared to prove serious charges which have been made by one of the memb- rs.