Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 82, Decatur, Adams County, 6 April 1909 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VII. Number 82.

ASKS FOR DIVORCE Rev. C. B. Wilcox Seeks a Divorce —Gallmeyer Case Argued Today OTHER COURT NEWS Real Estate Transfers— Judge Macy Held Court Here Rev. C. B. Wilcox, who has just closed a very successful two years’ pastorate at the Methodist church in this city, has filed suit for divorce from his wife, Elsie D. Wilcox, C. L. Walters appearing for the plaintiff. The complaint is a very simple one, alleging that the parties were married at Richmond, Indiana, September 1, 1890 and lived together until November 23rd last, when Mrs. Wilcox went to the home of a brother at Richmond. informing her husband that she would not live with him longer. According to her husband's complaint, Mrs. Wilcox has been very jealous i of him and has made unfounded comj plaints, much to the distress of his mind. Attorney Walters went to Rich- ! mond yesterday where the papers were served. At this time it is not known whether or not Mrs. Wilcox will fight the case, but probably not as it is understood that a satisfactory arrangement has been made between the parties concerning the cash settlment. Both parties are very popular here and this occurrence has caused many regrets. All day the attorneys in the case of Conrad D. Gallmeyer et al vs. Edward Gallmeyer, have argued the big land case, which was tried here two weeks ago. Judge Macy, who heard the case as special judge, did not limit the attorneys as to time further than they are expected to get through today, and the speeches were accordingly long. The court room was well filled with the interested parties and their friends, wno display considerable eagerness to know the result.

Real estate transfers: ‘Catherine Mundhenk to Sarah C. Mundhenk, 20 acres Hartford tp., $500; Sarah C. Mundhenk to Catherine Mundhenk. 20 I acres Hartford tp., $5,000; Franklin ! Myers et al to Floyd Myers et al. tract in St. Marys tp., $8,000; G. F. I Myers et al to Franklin Myers, tract I in St. Marys tp., $3,000. WILL CELEBRATE I. O. O. F. Will Observe Ninetieth Anniversary of Order ORDER IS ISSUED Will Occur on TwentySixth Day of this Month The Odd Fellows of this city will celebrate the ninetieth anniversary of the order, on the twenty-sixth of this month. As all the important days in the lodge calendar, the Decatur encampment has always celebrated royally. The ninetieth anniversary will be commemorated with due festivities on the twenty-sixth of this month, and the members here are expecting a great time. A large class of candidates will be initiated. Concerning the number of candidates the members are not quite sure, as some of them have not fully decided, but there will be about forty, and perhaps more. The candidates will be given the four degrees. The Rebekahs, immediately after this work is done, ■will serve a banquet to the Odd Fellows of whom there will be a large ( company, the Geneva, Berne and Linn Grove encampments Ijieing present. The following proclamation was issued by the general commander: "To 8-11 officers and chevaliers, snd subordinate bodies of the patrl-. (Continue don page 4.)

WAS STRICKEN WITH APOPLEXY W. A, Poynter, Former Governor of Nebraska, is Dead. Lincoln, Neb., April 6.—While making a speech in tne office of Governor Shallenberger at the hearing of the daylight saloon bill yesterday, W. A. Poynter, former governor of Nebraska, was stricken with apoplexy and died within a few minutes. Mr. Poynter was closing a calm, deliberate speech in favor of the bill when he was stricken. The t phMsiqians were unable to induce even the faintest respiration. As soon as it was known that the ex-governor was dead Governor Shallenberger. said there would be no further public hearings on the bill today. At noon Governor Shallenberger withheld Action on the bill, saying that he wished to consider all its features carefully. FINALSETTLEMENT Figuring the Last of the Lob Ditch Construction LOTS OF MONEY It Costs to Beat the Band to Drain the Loblolly John A. LaFavour, drainage commissioner, and Steven B. Whipple, lawyer, and a good one, w'ere here today figuring out a final settlement in the Lob ditch construction and payment, and which was done to the complete satisfaction of all concerned. The lob ditch was one of the biggest pieces of ditch construction that has been pulled off in this part of the state for a long period of time. It drained land in the three counties of Adams, Jay and Wells, and made several hundred acres of land more useful and valuable. It cost Adams county $12,986.50, Jay county $24,813.38 and Wells county SBIO.OI. Frank P. Wade was the contractor and he worked on the job for two and a half years, completing same during last (Continued on Page Two)

MONROE HAS GROWN AND PROSPERED ON HER OWN RESOURCES, BY THRIFT AND ENTERPRISE

Located six miles south of Decatur and in a township which for agri-' cultural advantages, thrifty farmers and energetic business men, is not excelled in the great county of Adams is a village known as Monroe, which is not the least progressive of the enterpilising |towns of the county. She found her inception in the year 1848. and while her growth in population has not been marked by strides of uncommon proportions, the business interests have boomed upon resources which found origin within the boundaries of the township, this being a feature which above all other enlists the recognition of the people. In 1847, when the primeval forests and swamps were probably more numerous than were dwellings, manufacturing institutions or public schools, Bazzle Hendricks, the memory of whom will last as long as his acquaintances survive, be cherished and remain fresh in the minds of the people, came to the county from Ohio and settled where now stands Monroe. During the next year he purchased all the land which since has been occupied by dwellings and at 'once inaugurated a movement to erect buildings thereon, which was the initial movement in the authorization of existence of the now progressive towty Mr. Hendrcks engaged in the mercantile business, and in this he was given the loyal support of the people. Other buildings were constructed and new business firms were formed until now she has two hundred and fifty inhabitants and f twelve business places. Farms in territory contiguous to Monroe are equipped with all modern conveniences and appliances and the fertility of the soil, together with the energy and thrift of the owners have [made it possible for them to accu-

ANOTHER REFUSED Appointment of Minister to China Offered to Senator Hemenway MADE A RULE Vote on Payne Tariff Bill to Be Taken on Friday Washington, April 6.—As a sequel of visits which former Senator Hemenway has made recently at the white house and the state department, it was learned that he has been offered the post of United States minister to China. He called on Secretary Knox today and declined the appointment. This office was held many years by an Indiana man—the late Charles Denby, of Evansville. It pays a salary of $17,500 a year. When President Taft and Secretary Knox had their conference on foreign appointments recently they agreed that the interests of the United States in the far east required a business man for ministry to China and they decided to offer the position to Hemenway. Mr. Hemenway and Secretary Knox have been friends for some years, and in the campaign for the presidential nomination last year, when Mr. Hemenway was the manager for the ’ allies,” they became associated closley. Washington, April 6.—After one of the most exciting contests ever witnessed in the lower branch of congress, the house yesterday afternoon voted through a rule under which the Payne tariff bill will be passed by the house next Friday after separate votes have been allowed on the schedules relating to lumber; hides, barley, barley malt, tea and coffee. The rule also provides that a vote may be had on an amendment to strike out the countervailing duty on oil and substitute in its place a duty of 25 per cent ad valorem on crude petroleum and its products. All other schedules of the bill will be voted on in gross. Washington, April 6.—" Get out your

mulate fortunes whlcn assure for them tomfort duTing the closing chapters of their lives. In a business way and socially as well, a close relationship exists between Decatur and Monroe, and this to tho advantage of both. Monroe can boast of having one of the best equipped grist mills in this, section of the state, she can boast of having a flourishing hanking institution, though it is less than two years old, even more, she has men of the calibre who do things and know not what failure means. These are assets which in a large measure are responsible fob the advancement of Monroe and which foretoken a future replete with success and an abundance of it. Let her prosper as she desrves. An array of highmjindied, industrious, progressive and well qualified men are controlling the business interests of Monroe. They are men of such calibre as deserve especial mention. Dr. M. F. Parrish, ater graduation from noted medical school, immediately began practifce jin Monroe, this being twelve years ago. His knowledge of medicine, his honesty of dealing and uprightness soon won for him the admration of Monroe township people, who have given him their support since. He is obliging, is efficient in the profession and as a result nf his efforts a number of enterprises have been promoted, the most, prominent of which is the telephone exchange, with lines extending to Willshire, Craigville, Preble, of which he is the sole owner. Two | hundred and fifty patrons have advantage of the service and the ex* change is valued at a figure exceeding SIO,OOO. Dr. Parrish is also a director of the Monroe State bank, j and has assisted in creating other valuable business Interest* Two

Decatur, Indiana, Tuesday Evening, April 6, 1909.

paring knife and go to work” is the order that has been issued to every department of the federal government. It comes from the chief, the president, and whether tne subordinates may like it or not —and most of them do not like it —they must obey. The president, and the members of his cabinet realize that the real business at hand has to do with retrenchment in government expenditures. The order to cut down expenses is imperative. If the president can have his way many millions of dollars will be saved during the fiscal year, which begins July 1. sufferings' over Little Richard Meyers Died at Eight O’Clock this Morning FELL FROM LADDER And for Over Four Years Was a Constant Sufferer——Relief Was Impossible The sufferings of little Richard Meyers, the nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Christ M. Meyers, ended at eight o’clock this morning, when death came to his relief. Four years ago the lad fell from a ladder at the home on Adams street, where he was at play, so injuring the spine that the brain was affected and since that time he has suffered almost constantly. All that was possible has been done for the child, but his restoration to health was impossible. Last summer he was taken to the New Castle hospital, where he received treatment for seven months, but to no avail, and about three months ago he was returned to his home here. His grauai decline followed and two weeks ago he became bedfast, growing worse each day until death claimed him this morning. He wa3 born in this city, February 1, 1900, and until he received the injury spoken of was a bright and happy little fellow. The funeral services will be held Wednesday the four o’dloek standard time from the St. Marys church. Interment at St. Joseph cemetery.

By R. EARL PETERS.

years ago he formed a partnership with Dr. Rayl, who also enjoys a wide practice and has the implicit confidence of the people. W. L. Keller, who many years ago launched in the mercantile business at Monroe, has labored industriously for the success of the town. He has j contributed both energy and money to its advancement, and is now the ! possessor of a well stocked store, including boots, shoes, groceries, dry goods and in fact everything that can be found in an up to date general merchandie store. Four years ago Johnson Brothers opened to the public a general store 1 and the proprietors are enjoying a good patronage. They carry every thing in their line and find a ready sale for their goods. Liechty Brothers are the owners of the hardware store which for years was conducted by Hocker & Smith. They purchased same six months ago j ar.d indications point to a prosperous future. Z. O. Lewellan, proprietor of the brick and,tile mill, is doing a big bus- 1 iness. His building is located on anj eight acre tract of land. Recently j, he has installed a new machine I which will be used exclusively in the manufacture of small tile. W. M. Townsend, recently of Tipton county, has installed a buggy store in Monroe, and will handle the famous Binkley make. He has | a complete line of vehicles and bids fair to succeed. The Monroe State bank, a worthy institution, began doing business September 3, 1907. A stock company was organized March 7th in the same year < and to the credit of its stockholders i

BATTLES FIERCE Hottest “Wet and Dry” Contests of Indiana Decided Today BOTH ARE CONFIDENT Much Money Posted on the Results—Detectives Working Two very important local option elections are being held today, the scenes of battle being in Cass and Blackford counties. In both places the “wets” and "drya” are claiming a victory and much money is said to have been wagered. The wets say that if they lose in these two counties after the fight made that it will be useless to oppose the drys in the other counties) The results will, therefore, be watched with great interest all over the state. Logansport, Ind., April 5. —An estimate made today by George McCowell of Peoria, 111., who has been in charge cf the Business Men’s headquarters, is that Cass county will vote “wet” by 600 tomorrow. At the headquarters of the Anti-Saloon league Dr. J. Z. Powell gave out the statement that he expected that the county would be carried for the “drys” by 1,200 to 1,400. John Kelp, head of the brewery interests here, said that the estimate given yesterday that the coun. ty would go “wet” by 265 was nearly correct. More than a dozen Pinkerton men are here, half hired by each side, to prevent illegal voting. Six. detectives have been here for a week tracing people suspected of intent to vote illegally. Both sides announce there is plenty of money in their treasury to meet any contingency that may arise, but there have been no evidences that money was being used by either side for improper purposes. Hartford City, Ind., April s.—The closing day of the local option campaign was devoted to personal work and closing up the organization lines. There were no speeches and it is gen(Continued on page 2.)

but three days’ time was required to solicit the twenty thousand dollars i worth of stock which, of course, found ready buyers. M. S. Liechty is cash- ! ier, and he informs us that there was on deposit two weeks ago nearly $60,000. Two annual dividends have been declared. — J. R. Badders is conducting a res- . taurant, meat shop and grocery store and is doing well. A. B. Bailey is at present preparing tp open a restaurant to the Monroe people, and it will be an up to date one. The Monroe Grain, Hay and Milling company is a mamoth concern, is owned by a stock company and is doing a lucrative business. Charles Bahner, the barber, is among the busy Monroe men. Brown & Summers, real estate men, have won a reputation as sellers of land. They have sold many farms and city properties this spring. There is much sickness in and about Monroe. Harlo Mann is seriously ill and alarm has been caused as a consequence of the seriousness of his case. Mrs. Jane Andrews, 77 years of age, and a lifelong resident of the county, is lying at the point of death at her home in Monroe. She is related to the Quinns of Decatur. A three thousand dollar residence will be erected by James A. Hendricks this spring. It will be a beauty when completed. Dolch, the liveryman, has just purchased a line of new buggies to be delivered to him soon. He expects to well equip his barn to keep in pace

r HONORS FOR HAGGARD Lafayette, Indiana, April 6. —W. S. Haggard, former lieutenant governor, and at present state representative, was today elected commandant of the State Soldiers’ Home, succeeding R. S Smock. ELECTED RAILROAD PRESIDENT New York, April 6. —(Special to the Daily Democrat) —Richard Johnson, of Richmond, Indiana, was today elected president of the Rock Island railroad. He was a student at Earlham college. AGED MAN IS DEAD Samuel Steele Joins Throng on Eternity’s Shore HAS LIVED LONG Deceased Was Well Known —Funeral Tomorrow After an illness of only two weeks, during which time, however, the afflicted suffered pain In its utmost intensity, Samuel Steele, late of St. Marys township, extensively acquainted and widely beloved, succumbed to the ravages of chronic cystilis, with uremic poisoning as its contributory last night at ten p. m. and thus closes | another life ofAdams county’s best ■ known citizens. The grim reaper in j its deadly sweep, without regard to home affiliations or friendly ties, plucks from communities, from home and social circles, those who are near and dear to the many, those whose activities and unceasing efforts for the right have won for them recogni- ; tion in busness and social circles alike. It is so with the departed Mr. (Continued on. page 4.)

with his rapidly increasing patronage. John W. Hendricks is erecting a new home in Monroe, which will soon be completed. Mrs. George H. Martz is quite ill from a complication of ailments. The Monroe schools will hold their first annual commencement exercises at the M. E. church Friday evening, April 9, at 7:30 o’clock. A splendid program will be rendered. Among the chief numbers will be a lecture on “Making the Most of Life” by Frank Hartman, pastor of the Berne Evangelical church. A free will offering will be taken. The support of Monroe people should be given to the young people under whose auspices the commencment exercises will be given. If there is any one thing that deserves and demands encouragement at the hands of the people, it is the educational institutions, the success or failure of which deermines the destiny of the rising generation. A full account of the event will appear in Saturday's issue of the Democrat. The lumber yard at Monroe -which is owned by the Berne Lumber company and managed by W. S. Smith is a healthy institution. Everything i.i the building line is handled by this concern. The Hocker drug store controlled by Tony, son of the late .Joseph Hocker, is well stocked. Tt is well patronized. Mr. Hoc«ier is now finishing a course in pharmacy. W. O. Newland, a carpenter of ability, is located at Monroe. He has completed a oourse in the international correspondence schools in general I building and architecture. He fs do -J ing a big business and his work is giv- 1 ing satisfaction. {

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WHERE THEY GO List of Assignments Made by the M. E. Conference NUMEROUS CHANGES Rev. Edwards Goes to Portland, Rev. Edgar Jones to Ossian The North Indiana M .E. conference which has been in session at Greenfield, Indiana, for a week past, closed last evening after an exciting afternoon, when the list of appointments were read. The next session of the conference will be held at Bluffton. The Rev. Somerville Light of Marion, was appointed superintendent or presiding elder of the Goshen district to succeed the Rev. H. W. Bennett, whose term had expired. Factional troubles in the district, it was said, was responsible for the failure to re-appoint Dr. Bennett. Fort Wayne District —C. U. Wade, district superintendent; Angola, M. S. Marble; Auburn, W. B. Freeland; Bluffton, W. W. Martin; Bluffton circuit, E. B. Brown; Bobo. C. L. Marsh; Coesse; P. H. Walters; Decatur, Sherman Powell; Decatur circuit. J. C. Valentine; Fort Wayne, first church, J. K. Cecil; Fort Wayne, Simpson, R. C. Jones; Fort Wayne, St. Paul, C. M. Hobbs; Fort Wayne, Trinity, W. P. Herron; Fort Wayne, Wayne street, C. C. Travis; Fort Wayne circuit, Leroy C. Simms; Fremont, C. B. Dougherty; Garrett, D. V. Williams; Go neva, C. King; Geneva circuit, O. A. Bowman; Hamilton, R. A. Morrison, Harlan, J. B. Cook; Rowland, F. P. Johnson; Hudson and Ashley, G. W. Keisling; Huntertown, E. A. Bunner; Leo, Edwin Dickson; Monroe, J. H. McNary; Monroeville, L. D. Rehl; Montpelier, J. H. Myers; New Haven, C. J. Graves; Orland. R. W. Stokes; Ossian, E. L .Jones; Pennville; T. M. Hill; Poneto, B. F. Hornaday; Portland, L. M. Edwards; Portland circuit, C. B. Sweeny; SpenceTville, D. A. J. Brown; Woodburn. .supplied b|y E. Dunbar; York, L. W. Kemper. From the above it will be observed that Rev. Edwards w'ho was wanted here was sent to Portland. Other appointments of particular interest here were: B. Earl Parker, Nappanee; .T. A. Sprague. Markland Avenue, Kokomo; J. S. Cain, Warsaw circuit; J. C. White, Logansport; J. W. Cain, Gas City; C. H. Smith, Markle; J. J. Fred, 1 Wabash; C. B. Work, Warren. HAVE MUCH TO DO The Commissioners Are Busy on the Second Day TO BUILD BRIDGE Two Macadam Roads to Be Contracted at May Term Plans and specifications for the Mary J. Niblick bridge in Jefferson township, have been adopted by the board, and have ordered bids for the construction of the same at the May term of commissioners court. David E. Smith as guardian, was granted a refund in taxes to the amount of $5.72. Bids for an arch in Root township was ordered, and a contract for it will he made at the May term. The C. C. Sprunger, Fred Fox, C. E. Stuckey, Magley and Beer macadam roads were continued. Surveyor Ernst and H. Fred Scheiman and William Breiner were named to make a viewer’s report on the i Caleb Andrews macadam road petition. The same viewers and engineer were named to make a similar report on the Joseph Hetman road.