Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 96, Decatur, Adams County, 22 April 1909 — Page 1

olume VII. Number 96.

■MOTION IS I DEFERRED BTheTracticn and Eric Troubles Will Rest Until Next Tuesday COMING Rjeneral Counsel Johnson I and Superintendent Allen Will Be Here ■A. P. Reatty and « J. Lutz, local for the Chicago & Erie ami g th. Fort Wayne & Springfield RallIpway lines, respectively, held a conferBsW<’" at eleven o'clock this morning, / "when it was decided at the request of the Erie to allow the matter conKjpeining the crossing here to rest ttnnext Tuesday. The traction peopie had served notice that they would g. tile a motion Saturday to dissolve the h injunction, but Mr. Be dry received a ■ tftlegram this morning from W. O. Johnson of i ''lict.go. the gem ra! counSei for the entire Erie system of Bfcilroads. stating tha* if he could get the motion continued until next Tuesday that he and Mr. Allen, the generI al 'superintendent of the road, would MHni here personally and see “if we L--.®anm;t effect a settlement.'' When ■Kv was proposed the traction comreadily agreed, and so the matft ter will rest until the date mentioned, i Both sides seem inclined to be fair and Ifit reasonable about the affair and it S seems more than likely that a comf promise can he easily arranged. The ■fight in court means expenses and 1 delay, and no doubt every effort will Khe made to settle. Mr. Johnson is F one of the biggest railway lawyers r of the United States, and a very busy [ man, and the fact that he is coming | here himself is evidence that the K'. contract concerning this crossing is very important. Just why, we cannot say, but it seems to "be. Ft o_ THE CLOSING DAYS Members of Graduating Class Are Preparing ■r for Graduation Now AT ST. JOSEPH Five Young Ladies and Two Young Men Will Receive p ■ > Diplomas this Year HF. Akclass of seven students, five girls and two boys, of the St. Joseph high schools are busy now, making for the commencement exercises to be held this year at the Bosse opera house. The exact date for the graduation exercises has not been decided definitely. Each member of the class will graduate with honors, having worked hard during this and the past years, that » they might receive the diploma which Swill soon be due them. They expect to interest, the audience on gradluating night as much as possible, and I eacn member of the class will take | part in the program. The members I of the class say they will appreciate the cessation of study, but they regret the parting of the class, which comes as each individual seeks his calling in the world. Some of them will go to college while others will at once begin the battle of life in business pursuits The commencement exercises will consist of orations, essays epd readings and the preparation means hard work for the class. Those who have completed their work in the high school and thus attained the first round on the educational ladder are the Misses Marie Kintz, Naomi Niblick, Agnes Meibers. Ag-, nes Kohne and Lillian Dodane. and Messrs. Felix Holthouse and Claud Coffee. V, L. McGonagle. wife and daughter, Miss Deila, ot Deqattir. were Willshire visitors Sunday, the guests of th«sr Relatives tin this town — I -■.Willshire Herald. '

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

ts CALLED TO MONROE Marshal Butler Had a Long Ride but Without Definite Results. Marshal Butler was called to Monroe last night to quell a family disturbance at the home of James Stumps. One of his sons called the officer, reporting that Stumps was whipping his wife, but when the marshall arrived on the scene everything was quiet and peaceful. The officer had no power to make an arrest unless an affidavit was filed and as the peace treaty seems to have been signed before his arrival he had the trip for nothing. Why the local officers were- not summoned is not known.

IN SESSION TODAY Telephone Men from this District Meet at Fort Wayne SECOND DISTRICT Preliminary to the State Meeting at Indianapolis Next Month Fort Wayne, April 22. —Independent telephone men in the nine counties comprising the second district of the Indiana Independent Telephone association, in all about thirty officers, gathered in Fort Wayne today for the annual discussion of matters pertaining to the independents, principal of which will he that of toll rates. It will be an all-day meeting with the officers of the Home Telephone company, the place and a luncheon will be given for the guests at the Wayne club. Martin Umbach, traffic manager, arranged for Che meeting of the ’phone men and General Manager Moellering and Secretary George Fox will assist in conducting it. The big state meeting of the independents is to be held at Indianapolis on the 12th and 13th of May, for which preliminary steps will be laid here today. Asked as to whether any decided changes were to be made In regard to toll rates now in force, Mr. Umbach explained that there would probably be but little done in that direction as the rates in their present form are generally satisfactory both to patrons and to the company. The counties of the second district and those which are represented are Lagrange. Steuben, Noble, DeKalb, Whitly, Allen, Huntington, Wells and Adams. o - MRS. BOYLE, HELEN McDERMOTT Kidnapper of Willie Whitla is No Longer a Mystery. Mercer, Pa., April 21. —Mrs. Boyle, the alleged wife of James H. Boyle, abductor of Willie Whitla, is a mystery no longer. Tonight the Associated Press was given absolute information that the woman is Helen McDermott, ot Chicago. Previous stories to the effect that she was a member of a prominent and wealthy family are without any foundation whatever. Tonight Attorney T. C. Cochrane, representing the prosecution, admitted without qualification that Mrs. Boyle was Helen McDermott. Her family resides in Chicago and has been prominently mentioned in connection with the case since the woman’s arrest in Cleveland. C. H. Schauffler. superintendent of a private detective agency, in a report to District Attorney J. M. Lininger, of Mercer county, today said that he had traced the woman’s history from the time she was a little girl in Chicago to the woman now awaiting trial in the Mercer jail. She is the daughter of William McDermott a Chicago fireman. Schauffler says that the woman is now twenty-two years of age. She left her home .in Chicago when she was nineteen. Since then, he says, she has used the following aliases: Mrs. Frank Yorke, Helen Yorke, Helen Parker, Mrs. Frank A. Minor, Helen McDontlogh, Mrs. R. G. Walters and Mrs .Jones.

Decatur, Indiana, Thursday Evening, April 22, 1909.

CAUSED A SHOCK ' Senator Turpie’s Death Came Suddenly, Though Health Was Poor HEART AFFECTED An Only Daughter is the Only Close Relative, Her Grief Inconsolable The Indianapolis Star said this morning: David Turpie, three times United States senator from Indana, and a lawyer of brilliant achievements, died at his home 962 north Meridian street early yesterday morning. He will be buried in Crown Hill cemetery tomorrow afternoon with simple ceremony. Mr. Turpie's death was a shock to his most intimate friends. They knew that he had been in ill health for many years, but were not expecting his sudden demise. An attack of angina pectoris (neuralgia of the heart) carried him off without warning. Mr. Turpie had retired about 10 o'clock the night before in his usual condition. A little after 3 o’clock he aroused the members of his household. His daughter Miss Ella Turpie, and his housekeeper, Miss Margaret Tomey, hurried to his assistance. Mr. Turpie complained of intense pains across his chest. His physician. Dr. Frank B. Wynn, was called, but was unable to give relief. Death came about 4:30 o’clock. Mr. Turpie being conscious until the last few minutes. The grief of Miss Ella Turpie, the only child of the former senator, could not be abated. Although friends offered words of sympathy she could not be consoled. Since the death of her mother she has been her father’s closest friend. For hours yesterday she wept at the side of her parent's body, which lay in the south parlor of the Turpie home. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. Services will be conducted at St. Paul’s Episcopal church by the rector, the Rev. Lewis Brown. Mr. Turpie bad for many years been a member of St. Paul's church. He and j Joseph E. McDonald, Thomas A. Hendricks and Aquilla Jones, men of prominence, long since dead, were active in the church at the same time. o FUNERAL SERVICES TODAY The .earthly remains ot Wlill J. Bobo have been laid to rest in. St. Joseph cemetery. At 8:30 o'clock this morning the last sad rites were performed at the St. Marys church and many paid their last respects to this young man. His earthly sufferings are over and he has gone to that peaceful repose where care and trouble are unknown.

VILLAGE OF MAGLEY, HER HISTORY AND INDUSTRIOUS FARMERS IN THAT VICINTY

Tn the year 1881, a year subsequent to the construction of the Chicago & Erie railroad, and after a goodly portion of Adams county land had been occupied by fanners, whose sole ambition was to properly cultivate and equip their farms, a little village known as Magley found inception in the southern part of Preble township, which has enjoyed more or less distinction during the passing of the years. Peter Bowers was among the first to settle in the town and his energies and business qualificaions were appropriated to the advancement of the town. John Hower and several others who were identified with the early history of the hamlet, have also figured conspicuously in the business interests and at a time when timber was in abundance in the county, Magley enjoyed marked prosperity, her saw mill having employed a number of workmen whose earnings aided materially in supporting the store which for years has 1 been established. It is well to say here that in the vicinity of Magley there is a class of farmers residing whose farms have, as a conse-

A BRYANT GIRL ELOPES A Romance Which Began in Business College. Portland, Ind., April 21. —The news of the elopment of one of Jay county’s best known young women has just leaked out. The story has been kept secret for more than a week. The young woman in the case is Miss Inez McDowell, daughter of Mrs. Leona McDowell, both ot whom have their home with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Wheat, two miles southwest of Bryant, since the separation of Mrs. McDowell from her husband. Miss McDowell is seventeen years of age and is well known in this city, where she has several times visited. Ernest Warren Wilson, with whom she eloped, is not known in this city or county his home being near Cleveland. Ohio. For the past year he has been attending the International Business college at Fort Wayne, where the girl has also been a student since last June. Here the young couple met, love at once entering the hearts of both. Their courtship began soon after she entered the school, the climax of which was their wedding, which occurred a week ago last Wednesday. o SELLS MEAT SHOP Fred Bell Disposes of Monroe Street Shop to Fred Mutchler THE' DEAL IS CLOSED New Proprietor Will Take Possession Next Monday Morning A business deal just completed in Decatur transfers the Monroe street meat market known as the Bain shop, to Mr. Fred Mutchler. The affair was adjusted last evening, Mr. Fred Bell, who has conducted the shop for some months, selling his entire interest to Mr. Mutchler, who will take possession next Monday morning. The shop is one of the best in the city, always a money maker and the new proprietor will no doubt enjoy the same excellent trade as this store has known for many years. Mr. Bell has not decided definitely as to his future business, but he will remain in Decatur. He has several propositions in view, and will decide within the next few days. Mr. Mutchler is an experienced meat man, and his success is assured. ■ o BENJAMIN F. KIZER Jr., ARRIVES Born April 16, 1909, to Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Kizer, No. 1445 S. Saginaw street, Salem, Oregon, an eight pound boy. The youngster has been christened Benjamin Franklin Kizer Jr. The family formerly lived here, leaving for the west some eight or nine years ago.

By R. Earl Peters i i > quence of their excellent tillage, . made for the owners well earned . wealth and whea farmers thrive, oth- ■ ers do likewise, hence Magley has 1 come in for her share of prosperity. ’ Within a radius of many miles from Magley there is scarcely a farmer i who is not independent, financially, i and whose honesty and integrity is unquestioned, this being a recognition above all others which is resposible ' for the popularity of Preble township farmers. Twenty-five years ago Robert Case with his family moved from Decatur . to Magley, where he started a store. Mr. Case also operated a huckster I wagon, and by this means he soon established a wide acquaintance over i northern Adams county. He enjoyed i a lucrative patronage and several i years ago built a new store building i which was indeed modern. A $7,008 stock was carried by Mr. Case, and he was in a position to meet the demands of the people. Mr. Case was •

VISITED AT .GENEVA A Great Time as Guests of the Geneva Masons Yesterday and Last Night CONFERRED WORK The Decatur Degree Team at Their Best in the Master Mason’s Degree The forty Masons who yesterday invaded the sacred precincts of Geneva and were the guests of the Geneva lodge No. 621, were entertained in just such a royal manner as they knew they would be, when they penne dtheir acceptance of the invitation. There is no one on earth who can hold a candle to a Geneva Mason when it comes to playing the part of host, and of meeting their brothers on the square. The Master Masons degree was conferred upon three candidates, Louis Fulk and W. L. Lehne of this city, and Sam Acker of Geneva. The work was exemplified by the Decatur degree team, and while they are perfect on all occasions, yet they never before covered themselves with so much glory and brought to realistic life itself, the beautiful lessons that are only taught within the sacred walls of a Masonic lodge. The conferring of the work began at an early hour yesterday afternoon, an adjournment being taken at six o’clock until half past seven for refreshments. Final adjournment came late in the evening, after which a luncheon was served consisting of sandwiches, coffee, olives and cigars. Following this the button degree was conferred upon Barney Kalver, and this was really a feature of the day's pleasures. But it was a gala time, and. not a moment’s pleasure was lost by the Decatur visitors. o . ... DOING BUSINESS A<T WILLSHIRE The Wemhoff Monumental Works Looking After Their Trade. George Wemhoff, manager of the Wemhoff Monumental Works of Decatur, was in town last week and sold three monuments to the Martin Winkler estate and one to Mrs. J. C. Wright. This firm also closed a contract recently for a family monument for James Hoblet, to be placed in the cemetery at Rockford. This firm is always up to date in its work and methods, and is securing some of the best contracts in this and surrounding territory. They recently placed a $3,000 monument in the Decatur cemetery, that is attracting much favorable comment from all (parts of the country. While here Mr. Wemhoff called at this office and subscribed for The Herald, for which he has our sincere thanks.—Willshire Herald .

appointed postmaster and in this capacity he pleased the people well. A conflagration originating from a passing locomotive devoured his store, its contents and his dwelling several months ago and since then he has disposed of his interest to Ed Luttman, who is now conducting a well equipped store in the town, and who is enjoying a wide patronage. In the better days of Magley, a saw mill, creamery and blacksmith shop were in operation, affording a livlihood for a number of families. The creamery ceased operation three years ago, the blacksmith shqp has ,been closed for two years, and on ( account of the scarcity of timber, the ■ saw mill has been idle for several • years. However, an Erie section gang is working from that town, and ■ live there, and this has proven to be a valuable asset. The population of • Magley is seventy-three, and within I her borders some prominent families i reside, These being /pmcipallf- the, : families of retired farmers. The town • of Magley, though small, is admired by many who hope that in the future her success will be more marked than was the case in her palmy days. • j

MAY SUMMER IN MINNESOTA Dr. Neptune Has Not Fully Decided as to His Future. Dr. C. E. Neptune, who recently sold his dental office here to Dr. Fred Patterson of Terre Haute. has not definitely decided as to his future. He has been offered a position on the road as a salesman tor a wholesale house, and also a place in the house, but the doctor will likely not accept either place, at least not before next fall. It is probable that he will make a trip to Minnesota this summer and spend several monhs in the forests and about the lakes of that state, thus securing a much needed rest. At the present time, he informs us his handsome home on north Fourth street is not for sale or rent, as he will not dispose of it until he has fully decided as to his future. MAKING PROGRESS ■Senate Going Some in Constructing a Tariff Law AN INCOME TAX Most of the Western Senators Favor the Income Tax ■Washington. April 22.—Substantial progress was made by the senate yesterday in the consideration of the tariff bill. No senator being prepared to speak on the bill as a whole, the reading of the measure by paragraphs I was begun. The various items in the chemical schedule were passed over for future consideration. The reading frequently was interrupted by the discussion of amendments and only eighteen pages of the bill were disposed of. Senator Cummins presented his income tax provision and discussed it at length. At 5 p. m. the senate went into executive session. The nomination of Thomas C. Dawson to be minister to Chile was confirmed. Washington, April 22. —The senate now has before it in the form of amendments to the Aldrich-Payne bill two plans for taxing incomes, a plan for taxing inheritances and a plan for taxing the gross receipts of corporations. These forms of special taxation are backed by most of the Republican senators from the middle west and the northwest. Senator Aldrich and his lieutenants are opposed to any special taxation at this time, and here is a semi-official announcement that President Taft is disposed to believe that this question of special taxes had best go over until fall. Washington, April 22. —An announcement of great interest to Indianapolis and other cities where the smoke nuisance has become almost intolerable was made today by the United States geological survey. The opening sentence of the announcement is laden with good cheer for smoke-begrimed municipalities all over the country. o WILL HAVE A TEAM Bluffton Baseball Bugs Held Meeting. A meeting of baseball enthusiasts was held in the office of F. C. Dailey last night at which time preliminary arrangements were made for getting a team in this city. The financial end of the sport was discussed by the men present and they appear to think that Bluffton will support a baseball team again. The plan as adopted last night is similar to the former system of organizing a team. Two collectors. Fred Tangeman and Ferd Rogers, were appointed and these men will try to get enough money by popular subscription to insure the financing of the team. If the team should make money during the season the money subscribed would be returned and any dividends which might be dcclar- ' ed. At the meeting a board of directors, consisting of F. C. Dailey, R. F. Cummins. Dal Wandel, Dan Lanigan and E. B. Edmunds was appoint- ■ ed. This Will be the managing / board and will have charge of the details. No one has been selected as I 1 yet to have charge of the team. — [j Bluffton Banner. 1 ]

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j DIED OF OLD AGE The Earthly Services of AnI ether Pioneer, Mrs. Jane Andrews, Are Over LIVED AT MONROE Is Survived by Six Children and One Brother—Funeral on Friday Mrs. Jane Andrews of Monroe, passed into the land of eternity at nine o’clock last evening. Her sufferings have ended and she has gone to her reward. She was a woman of many splendid traits,'a Christian lady, a loving and kind mother and one of those pioneers who helped to make this county one of the best in the state in every way. Her death was due to old age. She had been in good health until last summer, when the death of her son Hazel, caused her much worry and her vitality seemed to go rapidly from then on. The relapse came about three weeks ago, the sands of life slipping gradually away until she fell asleep. She was born in Tuscarawas county. Ohio, May 30. 1833, her age at death being seventy-six years, ten months and twenty one days. She came to this county when a small girl and has since lived here. Her husband. Lewis Andrews. died in 1898. She was the mother of nine children,' three of whom, two daughters, Josephine Buhler and Rachael Van Camp, and one son Hazel, have preceded her in death. The children living are Mrs. Martha Dentner, Mrs. Inez Miller, Mrs. Hattie Mills. J. W. Andrews, Mrs. Addie Hahnert and O. P. An drews, all of Monroe One brother, James Quinn, of Bloomington, Ind.. also survives. The funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at two o’clock from the Monroe Methodist church, of which she was a member. Interment at the Ray cemetery. ASK FOR PARDON 1 f i Attorney De Voss Appeared i r Before State Board of Pardons Yesterday - FOR CHAUNCEY STEEL i j Presented Petition Signed by Many—Believed Pardon Will Be Granted 3 Attorney L. C. DeVoss is at home t from Indianapolis, where he appeared s before the state board of pardons for . the Jeffersonville reformatory, in the r interest of Chauncey Steele, a young I man from here, who has been confined at that prison for some time. Mr. DeVoss had with him a petition asking for the release of the young man. • signed by nearly every business and professional man of this city, also Judge Erwin and others who assisted , in the trial, and while it is not at all , certain, it is the general belief that ; the pardon will be granted. Word I should be received here by Sunday. > Steele has certainly paid dearly for t his crime. In the late fall of 1905, I he forged a check on his brothert in-law, John Lenhart for $8.25, He i was arrested and spent 180 days in , jail here before he was tried. He , wag convicted and sent to prison 1 three years ago the 9th of June. He r | has been a model prisoner and has ; surely expiated his wrong doing. His 5 sister, Mrs. Lenhart, also appeared 7 1 before the board yesterday. I o Word comes from Montpelier that ■ the members of the Pythian Sisters who are attending the district meeting there, are having a fine time, and 'one of the best district meetings ever I held by that order. The lodge at I Montpelier are doing everything in their power to make the visitors enjoy their that hustling little place.