Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 135, Decatur, Adams County, 7 June 1909 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VII. Number 135

WILL IS PROBATED Property of the Late Henry Kruetzmann Divided Among Children ESTATE QUITE LARGE Will is in Nine Paragraphs —Peter Kirsch Appointed the Executor The last will and testament of Henry Kruetzmann, written May 27th, 1909, just six days before he died,was probated' this afternoon. It contains nine provisions, the first revoking all former wills, ine second provides for the payment of debts and funeral expenses. Third gives to his daughter, Louisa, all the household goods, organ, etc/ all the household Miss Louisa S3OO to,be paid out of money on hands or out of the income, and not to bear accrued interest. Fifth, gives to his son Fred, the sum of $2,000 to be paid out of the estate when on hands. Sixth, provides that the son. August, shall occupy the old home farm in Preble township, until the expiration of the present leave, April 1910, Mr. Kruetzmann's one share of the crops is to be delivered as agreed even in case of Mr. Kruetzmann’s death. Seven, gives to August the privilege of continuing in possession Os the farm two years longer, if he go desires nt the same terms. He may give up the farm if he wishes to at the end of one year or need not carry out the agreement at all if he prefers. Eighth, divides the rest of the property between the nine children, Lisseth Limenstall, John, Caroline, Arnold, Ernst, Anna Scherry, August, Lydia .Scherry, Fred and Louisa Kruetxmann, share and share alike, subject however to the other provisions of the will. Nine, nominates Peter Kirsch as the executor, and he is authorized to sell all the property, Decatur property not for one year and the Preble farm not Until August has completed his lease, unless deemed necessary. Louisa is not to pay rent for the Decatur property, but is to occupy it for paying the taxes and she is to receive the share_ of the crops from the farm. The executor was duly appointed. The will was witnessed by M. Kirsch and William Fansler. o — ENTERTAINS FIRE LADDIES Former Decatur Young Man Proves Royal Entertainer to Firemen. E. E. Mentzer, formerly of Decatur, now a member of the Bluffton fire department, royally entertained the laddies at his home yesterday as due celebration of hid twenty-eighth birthday anniversary. At twelve o'clock a sumptuous dinner consisting of all the delicacies of the season was served and the guests did ample justice to the same after Ahich a social hour was enjoyed during which music and social chat furnished the amusements. The laddies are a jolly lot, and it has been voted by the department that each member of the company on the day of his birthday must entertain the remaining members in commemoration of the passing of a milestone in their lives. After leaving the Mentzer home the boys repaired to the department station where their picture was taken The out-of-town guests present at the entertainment were Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Peters of this city. Bluffton has a very valuable fire team , and the horses are certainly well trained. They also have modern equipments which enable the laddies to fight fires effectively.

TAFT TO PRESENT MEDALS Wright Brothers to Be Honored at the White House. Washington, June 7. —An occasion international interest will be that atWashington Thursday next, when the Wright brothers will receive at the hands of the president of the United States medals in recognition of the aeronautic achievements that have won them world feme. The medals are of gold and are awarded hy the Aero club of America, one each to Wilbur and Orville Wright. Mr. Taft will make the presentation in the east room of the white house. The Aero elub has arranged a luncheon and other events for the day.

ALONZO BELLVILLE IS DEAD As Result of a Pistol Duel at the Upland Depot. Alonzo Bellville, who was shot iu a pistol duel at Upland last Tuesday evening, is dead and William P Gray, now held in the Grant county jail, must convince the grand jury that his act was in self-defense or answer to a charge of having murdered his brother-in-law. Bellville passed away about 11:35 Friday night, after lingering between life and death since the hour of the tragedy. From the v ery first the wounded man's injury was considered fatal by the attending physicians, and the only surprise was that he lived as long as he did. The bullet fired from Gray's gun, in alleged self defense, struck Bellville in the abdomen on tne left side, piercing the intestines and passing through the bladder. SAVED Ills LIFE Mrs. Taft Favored Clemency in a Murder Case THE GOVERNORSHIP James E. Watson Can Yet Go to Porto Rico Washington, June 7.—Mrs. Taft has succeeded in saving a man up at Fairbanks, Alaska, from the gallows. The man in question bears the Russian appellation of Perovioh. He was tried i and convicted of murder. The trial was before James Wickersham, one of the Alaska federal He made an application through counsel for executive clemency on the ground that there were extenuating circumstances. In the meantime Judge Wickersham had become the territorial delegate. He recommended clemency and Attorney General Wickersham advised it. Supported by the recommendations of the two Wickershams, the case went up to the president. President Taft was not inclined to grant clemency, but he told Mrs. Taft about it. She advised her husband to be merciful. Delegate Wickersham has just been apprised ‘hat clemency will be granted, and that instead of hanging Perovich will be given imprisonment for life. Washington, June TafJ declines to consider any other names for the governship of Porto Rico except that of former Representative James E. Watson of Indiana. A committee composed of Manuel V. ’Domenicis and Francisco Quinones, representing the Republican central committee of Porto Rico, called on President Taft and received from him the i information that he has extended until September 1 the time when Mr. 'Watson may give his final answer, and that the governship has been offered to no one else. Mr. Watson’s friends here understand that Ns mind is made up and that he will not accept the offer. He returned to Indiana today, but is expected here again soon. Washington, June 7.—During the current fiscal year the national banks of the country have received in individual deposits $4,826,060,384, which is more than $1,500,000,000 in excess of the entire outstanding money supply of the United States. —o—may fire them out Bloomington, Ind., June 7. In view of the fact that the city is fighting the county over the matter of putting up a hitchrack about the court house, it is said that when the board of county commissioners meet tomorrow it will take steps to oust the city from the court house. When the court house structure was completed the city contracted for quarters for the mayor, city clerk, water works superintendent and a city council chamber, all to be on the first floor of the court house. The city is now occupying these rooms and because of the suit brought to enjoin the county board from restoring the rack it is said the latter may vote this week to reclaim the rooms now being, occupied by the city dads. I

SPECIAL FEATURES Will Add Attractiveness to the Great Northern Indiana Fair LAST WEEK AUGUST Chario’t Races, a Band of Indians And Other Features to Be Secured The campaign advertising the Great Northern Indiana fair to be held in this city the last week in August will begin about the first of July and will be kept up until the big week comes. This year's show is to be the best ever given here and the special features will excell any ever given in this part of the state. They will if present arrangements dp not miscarry, include exciting chariot races, a band of Winnebago Indians, perhaps balloon races and several other features that will draw crowds from far and near. The races will be far the best ever witnessed here and the entire fair is to be a ten time .winner Mr. Adams, the secretary, is busy planning for the early and necessary part of a county fair, which means much work. He is sending out the premium lists and in-many other ways getting ready for the event. A press committe will be appointed soon whose duties will be to advertise the fair properly in the papers of this and surrounding counties. Every business man of the county and every citizen ■should help to make this year a banner one at the fair. The association here has many friends. They have always paid every dollar of premiums and have treated every one in a fair, square manner. This is a valuable asset to the association for it is much easier to secure attractions and entries under such circumstances. HE IS QUITE SICK Fred Richards is Sick at the County Infirmary WARDEN REED Wants Him to Come to the Michigan City Hospital Since going to the county infirmary a week or so ago, Fred Richards has not shown any Improvement in his health. In fact he is in a serious condition with a development of tuberculosis of the bowels. Dr. Clark the county infirmary physician, is doing all he can to relieve the sufferings of the afflicted man, but he gives no hopes of helping him or improving , his physicial condition. Warden Reed ; of the Northern Prison at Michigan I City, has written Mr. Richards that ' if he cares to return to the hospitalj of the prison lie will send a man after : him and keep him just as long as he may want to stay. As the hospital there is one of the best in the state, fixed and especially adapted for taking care and treating every ailment, it is likely that Mr. Richards will go. He has signified a willingness and desire and it is likely that Superintendent Graber will so inform the Michigan City warden. Mr. Richards is all broken in health and is suffering constantly with this affliction of the bowels. It is not thought that he can live through it for any grqgt length of time, and the Michigan City hospital is the best place for him as the best care possible is given to all patients. o— —————— JEST CAUSED HIM MISERY Ridgeville, Ind., June 7. —A scuffle of short duration ended rather seriously Saturday evening at the McFarland pool and billiard parlor, when W. E. Thompson, in a play combat with Wiley Blackaby of this city struck the latter with his clinched fist with such force as to snap two ribs and fracture the breast bone. The blow was not given with the Intention of injuring, but was delivered merely iin jest. Thompson was under the inI fluence of liquor at the time.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, June 7,

CRIS SEABOLD WAS FINED Bluffton Man Got Five and Costs at Fort Wayne. The Bluffton News said: Cris Seabold, the local liveryman, drew a fine of $5 and costs in police court in that city as a result of th eaccident at Fort Wayne Tuesday night, when he crashed into a cab with his automobile. It was first alleged that Seabold was driving down the street at a terrific rate of speed, but when the case was introduced in court it was learned that none of the police had seen the automobile running and therefore they could not charge fast driving. Seabold failed to show up and a statutory charge was filed, the fine of $5 and costs attached and the case settled after the fine and costs were deducted from the SIOO cash bond which Seabold had deposited. Had he appeared in court to fight the case he probably would not have been “'stuck" as he could have proven without doubt that he was not guilty of charges alleged. • BIRTH OF OUR FLAG Its Anniversary Will Be Celebrated June 14th this Year 132 YEARS OLD Many Cities of the Country Will Join in Observing the Day On the 11th of June, 1777, the Continental congress passdd a resolution of thirty-two words which added a new flag to the list of national ensigns. That flag then represented the aspirations of some three million people, scattered along our Atlantic coa9f,, and engaged in a doubtful struggle for freedom. Today that flag is revered by more than eighty million human beings, is the visible emblem of the majesty of the nation that in resources and the unity of its people is the most powerful, as it is the freest upon the globe, and upon that standard's folds the sun never sets. These are facts which will be recited in many cities of the country on June 14th of this year. That the American people should honor their flag and remember the date on which it was born is altogether fitting. And it is fortunate that reasons of public convenience have combined the observance of flag day with that of the anniversary of Bunker Hill, when upon the stricken field the American people conclusively proved the firmness of their resistance to oppression and the sincerity of their demand for independence. In cultivating respect for the flag and making its meaning clear to the rising genera* tion, the public schools are doing most praiseworthy and patriotic work. For their flag never meant more to the American people than it does today ,and never stood more clearly for liberty, regulated by law, than lit does in those closing days Os the nineteenth centiiry. The American i flag is now probably the oldest national ensign of unchanged design in ■the world. If any shares with it that distinction it is the flag of the Swiss republic. Born in devotion to the rights of man, the American flag still stands for the principles and aspirations that gave it birth. Thousands of men have died to keep that banner unsullied, and millions more are ready to die that it may ever float with not one star erased. Under that flag independence and the seas- freedom were won, and liberty's domain was widened from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from the suns rising to Porto-Rico to his telling in the Philippines. Alone among national ensigns, the American flag has never known permanent retreat. Americans need no urging to honor the flag and resent its improper or disrespectful use. But every ceremonial, and every observance of an anniversary, that gives children better understanding of what the flag means, is a lesson in stalwart patriotism. . . Q. Mrs. Chris Weldy has received a letter from her mother, Mrs. Sarah Cochran at Seattle. Mrs. Cochran, as well as the other members of the party, are greatly enjoying themselves. Mr. and Mrs. George Gault and Mrs. Willard Hartman are visiting the exposition almost every day.

MEET THIS MONTH Epworth League Convention Will Be Held June 22-3-4 AT FORT WAYNE Two Decatur People Are on the Program—A Great Time The Fort Wayne district Epworth league convention will be held in the First M. E. church. Fort Wayne, Indiana, June 22, 23 and 24 and a goodly representation from the local chapter will be in evidence at the very important meeting. The Decatur district officers are Etta Mallonee secretary and J. C. Tritch treasurer. The intlal session of the convention will be held Tuesday evening, June 22 and the following morning another session will be held in which Miss Etta Mallonee will read her annual report as secretary of the splendid organization. Wednesday afternoon Editor Fred Rohrer of the Berne Witness is scheduled for an address on the subject, “God’s hand in the antisaloon movement.” J. C. Tritch will conduct a song and praise service during the Thursday morning meeting and a number of people, from Geneva, Ossian and other surrounding towns are on the program which promises to be one of the most interesting ever rendered in this section. Lodging, breakfast and supper will be furnished the visiting leaguers and a lecture will be delivered Wednesday evening with an admission fee of twenty-five cents, the proceeds to be appropriated in defraying the expenses of the convention. The leaguers are expecting a very interesting meeting and many from Decatur will attend. THE COTTON TRIAL Jury Disagreed and Were 1 Discharged After Being Out Twenty-Four Hours CASE WAS RE-SET ' Will Be Heard Again Next Monday—Jury Stood Even, Six to Six Huntington, Ind., June 7. —(Special to Daily Democrat - ) —After the jury ; in the case against Frank Cotton had been out twenty-four hours, and had • reported that they were no nearer a verdict than the first moment they retired, tney were discharged by Judge Cook Saturday evening. It was then learned that they stood six for acquittal and six for conviction and. had never changed a ballot. Thel court immediately reset the case for' trial again, for next Monday, June; 14th. Cotton is a.incky scoundrel and theres no mistake about it. When sober he is said to be a fairly good kind , of a fellow with some ability as a hustler, but the trouble is whenever he wants to do something devilish he takes a drink or two and then blames it on to that. He has stolen and forged, times without number and his arrest has become a joke in this part of the state. His father has disowned him many times, but always steps forward at the last momen* and provides for Jiis defense. At this time he was tried for forging his father’s name to two checks which he cashed at Huntington saloons. They were paid but not until after trouble had began and the prosecutor of Huntington county decided to proceed with the case, o ATTORNEY BEATTY RECOVERING A. P. Beatty, the well known lawyer, has been quite ill for a week last, suffering from stomach trouble and Rheumatism. He has been in rather poor health for several weeks and for a few days past has been confined to his bed. He is much better today and it is believed will be in his usual good health within a short! time.

, WARREN MOSES TO VISIT HERE Writes That He Will Arrive Here About the Fifteenth of the Month. Mrs. Julia Hoses has received word from her son Warren, that he will arrive here with his family about the fifteenth of the month, for a several weeks’ visit, with relatives and friends. Mr. Moses formerly worked at the newspaper business here, leaving nine years ago for Great Fails, Mont., where he since resided, and this will be his first visit home. He was married seven years ago to a Miss Chase and the family includes two children. Warren has been engaged in the newspaper business in the west,and has recently dabfijed considerably in the real estate business. He has prospered and his frieif&s here will be glad to greet him. THE JUNE SESSION Business is Brisk at the Room of the Board of Commissioners 3 ROAD CONTRACTS Lots of Bidders for the Macadam Road Contracts— Busy Session The June session of dommissioners’ court opened with much business on the docket, and the day has been a busy one for the custodians of the county. John P. Steiner and others filed a petition to vacate a highway in Hartford township. Viewers were appointed in the names of James Duff, Frank Hisey and William Conrad, Sr., and they will meet at Berne on June 14 to proceed with their report. ; — Bids were opened for the construe- i tion of three macadam roads, the bids i being as follows: < Caleb Andrews Road. 1 Wheat & Sisk $6,754.80 < E. H. Faust 5.912.93 i Michael Miller 6,304.00 < Wm. Reppert 6,990.00 i Cal Miller 6,423.00 Eli Engle 6,767.00 i L. O. Bears 6,737.00 t Jacob Omlor 7,300.00 i E. H. Faust is Tow bidder. < Joseph Heiman Road. . Wheat & Sisk $6,029.80 < E. H. Faust 4,837.15 1 Michael Mille» 5,653.00 i Wm. Reppert . 5,885.00 i Merryman & Fugate 5,500.00 ( Eli Engle 6,262.00 j L. O. Bears 5,671.00 Jacob Omlor 5,600.00 | E. H. Faust is low bidder. j C. C. Sprunger Road. i Wheat & Sisk $2,176.00 , E. H. Faust 2,314.40 Levi Augsburger 2,347.00 < Michael Miller 2,424.00 iWm. Reppert 2,415.00 i W. V. Buckmaster 2,275.00 , Eli Engle 2,229.00 | Frank Heller 2,345.00 Jacob Musser 2,149.00 L. O. Bears 2,439.00 Jacob Omlor r.... 2,357.00 Musser is low bidder. Smith, Christen & Smith were the low bidders for the closets in the basement at the court house, their bids being $385.00. The bid was accepted and contract entered into for the work. This improvement has long been a necessity, the appropriation being made by the county council. Reports of the county officers were made and filed in accordance with law These reports embrace the offices of clerk, auditor, recorder, sheriff, treasurer and Superintendent Graber at the county Infirmary. Q EAGLES WILL GIVE A DANCE The Eagles lodge will give a dance : at their hall over the Winnes shoe i store on Tuesday evening. You know this means a good time for all who i attend and no doubt there will be a great number present. The music will : be delightful and the entlrfe evening I a most pleasant and enjoyable one I Better see about it and arrange to c ’attend. I

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THE THIRD ANNUAL i More About the Third Annual Commencement of Adams County Schools HERE ON THURSDAY Details of the Arrangements for the Day Outlined by County Superintendent Everything is now in rea<tiness for the third annual commencement of the schools of Adams county, the same to be held on the lawn at the central school building in this city, beginning at 9:30 o'clock on Thursdays morning, June 10. County Superintendent Opliger has been a busy man for the past few weeks, but now everything is ready and favorable weather will see the important event a success jn every way. A complete explanatiou from Mr. Opliger follows: Decatur, Ind., June 3, 1909. Dear Graduate —The third annual commencement of the schools of Adams county will be held on the lawn of the Central school building, at Decatur, Indiana, Thursday, June 10th, at 9:30 o'clock. A stage will be erected for the members of the class, and suitable seats provided for about 800 or 1,000 persons. A section of the seats will be reserved for the parents, custodians and friends of the graduates. No one will be admitted to this section except by ticket until after 9:30, at which time all seats will be open to the general public. In case the weather is unfavorable for an out-of-door program, the commencement will be held in the opera house which will accommodate about 700 or 800 persons. We hope and trust, that your parents and friends will be in attendance. Kindly speak to them concerning the commnecement, and invite and urge as many to attend as possible, for the nature of the program and exercises should be enjoyed and undoubtedly will be a great inspiration to all who attend. Tell your friends that there will be no charge whatever, and that they are all invited and welcome. Suggest that they come early so as to secure a good seat. All graduates are requested to meet me in the assembly room of the Central school building, Thursday morning, promptly, at 8:45, in order to secure badges and further information. As soon as the class is organized, w r e expect to march to the library or court house, where a picture of the class will be taken at 9:20. We will then march in a body to the lawn of the Central building to hear the regular program. In order for you to secure your grades and diploma, you must be present at the county commencement. You and your friends can illy afford to miss it. So come early and help us make this commencement eclipse those of the previous years. The expenses of this commencement will be defrayed by the members of the county board of education. Each corporation will share its just proportion of the cost. So there will be no charges to parents for the tickets and program expenses. Enclosed herewith you will find a program, and two reserved section tickets for your parents, guardians or custodians. If you desire additional programs, they will be supplied at the rate of ten cents each.

Please notify me by return mail, if it will be impossible for your parents to be present. Anticipating a pleasant day, I am. Yours for the success of the schools LAWRENCE E. OPLIGER, County Superintendent. P. S. —The orchestra will give a thirty minute concert before the regular program begins Tell your • friends to be on the grounds by 9:00 o’clock, so as to hear this splendid music. The commencement is held in the morning so that the people from the southern part of the county can return on the afternoon train which leaves Decatur about 1:10 p. m. ——o C. D. Murray and wife, and Mrs. Carrie of this city and Mrs. Del Locke of Bluffton, comprised an automobile party that made the trip to Defiance. Ohio, Sunday, returning home that night. It was a delightful trip and thoroughly enjoyed by every member of the party.