Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 200, Decatur, Adams County, 23 August 1909 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VII. Number 200.

BOLD THIEVERY Four Clarinets Were Stolen from Mnagold Dentistry Office ON FRIDAY NIGHT A Good Clue Has Been Presented and May Lead to Arrests Thieves, ostensibly home talen*-, have divorced Dr. Burt Mangold from his new set of clarinets, also two belonging to Charles Loch, which were quartered in the dentistry office of the former, Friday night, the actual loss sustained by the two gentlemen being more than $125. Dr. Mangold after playing at the Star theater last Friday night placed his instruments in his office. Saturday morning upon entering the place of business he noted that the rear window had been opened and he at once made a thorough investigation to ascertain whether or not his scrap gold had been taken. None was missing. He did not think of the clarinets until Saturday evening at seven o’clock and then missing them he sent in the alarm, notifying the officers of the theft. A vigorous search was made but of no avail. Since Saturday, however, several clues have been presented which may lead to the arrest of the guilty party. Dr. Mangold will not give up the pursuit until he has secured the instruments which were only purchased three weeks ago. The thief is said to live In Decatur, and it was some one who knew something about the arrangements of the office. Dr. Mangold found his instruments, those belonging to Charles Loch, the music, reeds and case in an outhouse at the rear of his dental parlor this morning. The daring act was unquestionably committed by home talent. MYSTERIOUS FIRE Conflagration with Unknown Origin Renders Slight Damage SCHEIMAN HOME Laddies Succeeded in Extinguishing the Blaze in Hurry A conflagration with unknown origin threatened devastation to the Seventh s.treet home of John Scheiman Saturday night and had it not been for the timely detection of the blaze by Joshua Parrish and efficient work of the fire laddies the building would undobutedly have burned to the ground. At about eight-thirty o clock Mr. Parrish noticed a blaze in the kitchen of the Scheiman home. He proceeded to the house and found that the fire had not as yet assumed dangerous proportions. He tried to effect admission to the house, but found it impossible, hence the only alternative was to summon the fire department which he promptly did. The laddies arrived timely and while they were throwing water spectators removed the furniture rrom the home. Within fifteen minutes the blaze was extinguished, the amount of damage being slight. In fact less damage was done by fire than by water. Mr. Scheiman had just left the home a short time before the fire alarm was sounded and when Interviewed he stated he could not conceive how it originated other than by incendiaries. No other theories have been presented. o the body ARRIVED

The remains of Miss Clara Smith, who died at Fondulae, Wis., on last Saturday, arrived over the Erie at two-twenty-five yesterday morning The bodv was taken to the home o her mother on Fifth street and arrangements for huria makle The funeral services will be held at nine o’o'ock tomorrow morning from St. ? ir,rvs rb „ rc h and interment will be at St. Josephs cemetery.

A SUNDAY AT JOSEPH HEIMAN’S Decatur People and Others Enjoy a Big Day in the Country Sunday. Mfs. H. FullenkamiJ Jarni Frank Hass and family drove out to the home of Joseph Heiman south of the city Sunday and spent a happy day as the guests of that hospitable family. The dinner was one of thost kind that only an Adams county farm can produce and included fried chicken and | all the other luxuries which were partaken of until every one was more than content. Mr. Gass took along his ice cream freezer and plenty of ice and home made' ice cream added to the bill of fare, just completing the list nicely. During the afternoon, Peter Meyer, Frank Heiman and Johan Brown and their families arrived and spent the rest of the day, a big supper completing the event. It was a happy day for all and we miss our guess unless similar reunions will be held at frequent intervals in the future. WELL OBSERVED Mrs. Mary Gaffer Reached Her Ninetieth Birthday Yesterday TRIPLE CELEBRATION Son and Daughter Also Reach Another Milestone on Same Day Sunday was a great day for the Gaffer family, and the event was celej brated in good style. The occasion was the ninetieth birthday anniversary of Grandma Gaffer, also the for--1 ty-eighth birthday of her son Michael ; and the forty-sixth anniversary of a daughter, Mrs. Mary Duer. The celebration took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gaffer at Fort i , Wayne and all the relatives gathered there to observe the day. Peter Gaffer and family of this city were there and of course they all enjoyed every moment of the time. Mrs. Gaffer is one of the pioneers of this section. It is allotted to but few of us mortals to reach such a ripe old age and the pleasing fact is that Mrs. Gaffer is as bright and entertaining to talk to as are most people many years younger. She has spent the greater part of her life in this city and is known to nearly every citizen here. All join us in wishing that she may live to celebrate here centenial anniversary, likewise that the other members of the family may reach so mature an age as their splendid mother. — o - GERMANS AID AMERICANS Pilot Members of Waterways Commission During Canal Inspections. Berlin. Aug. 22—The members of the national waterways commission, who have been in Berlin for several days, left today for Dresden. Senator Theodore E. Burton of Ohio said before the departure of the commission that every facility has been afforded them by the government, and they had been enabled to accomplish valuable work here. 'For example, vesterday when the commission was subdivided in order to examine in detail the various waterways not previously inspected, the Prussian minister of the interior assigned engineers to go with each party. The commission was supplied by the minister with a variety of technical information as well. After two days in Dresden the commission will proceed to Prague, Vienna and Budapest, an(T down the Denube to Iron Gate, thence going to Strassburg and later to France. — o — - SHOT FROM AMBUSH; ROBBED Paymaster Carrying $2,000 Through Mountains Dies rrom Wound. Rock, W. Va„ Aug. 22. Shot from ambush by an un Known assassin whose motive undoubtedly was robbery. W. H. Oakley, paymaster of the Franklin Construction company died just as his slayer took from him $20,000 in cash which was preparing to pay to the company employes. The murderer fled to the mountains, closely Pursued by a posse of fifty men. Word reached here that th. fugitive bad been captured and lyncued, but this report lacks confirmation.

ASKS FOR SIO,OOO James Touhey Demands Big Sum for Damages from Fall into Open Grate CRIPPLE FOR LIFE Complaint Was Filed this Morning by Attorneys Smith and Beatty Through his attorneys, A. P. Beatty and David E. Smith, James Touhey has filed suit against the City of Decatur, demanding the sum of ten thousand dollars as damages for injuries sustained when he fell through an open grate on Madison street, near the old Murray corner in February last. The city’s interests will be looked after by Its attorney, L. C. DeVoss. The accident which is the cause of the suit will be well remembered by our readers. For several years past Mr. Touhey has been totally blind, but owing to the fact that practically his entire life has been spent in Decatur, thus giving him an acquaintance almost equal to those who could see, he was enabled to walk about the streets at will, and without a guide. On February 19th last he was walking down Madison streets east, when he fell into a large open grate which led to the cellar of the building occupied by the Murray saloon. He was badly injured, receiving a broken leg and bruises, which confined him in the hospital at Fort Wayne for thirteen weeks, caused him much pain, a large doctor bill and made him a cripple for life, one leg being shorter than the other. Jim is known to every one in and about this city, and this law suit will no doubt be watched with much Interest by many. SUSTAINED FALL Mrs. Lucy McConnell, 87, Received Serious Injuries SATURDAY NIGHT She Fell into Open Cellar Door—Was Unconscious Mrs. Lucy McConnel, mother of Frank McConnell and a woman eightyseven years of age, fell Into an open cellar door Saturday evening at six thirty o’clock and as a result is suffering from injuries which may cause her death. The aged woman who resides with her son, is partially blind. She walked upon the rear veranda and wholly oblivious of the pending danger stepped into the cellar way, which had been left open by the housekeeper, who was working in the cellar. Mrs. McConnell fell forcibly striking her head, and was rendered unconscious, remaining thus for two hours. Even after she regained ra- j tionality, her condition was very 1 serious v and the pain); the injuries was almost unbearable. She has been critically 111 since, and the relatives have been notified to ji@sten to her bedside, as early death is not improbable. Mrs. McConnell is known by many Adams county people. She is beloved by all, who will join in hoping that her health is restored. It is thought that a bone of the face may be broken, although this could not be determined at first on account of the swollen condition. o SENATOR HAWKINS BUYS AUTO Senator N. B. Hawkins, wife and daughter Zillah and Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Faul returned home Friday from Indianapolis in c. new Premier automobile, purchased by the senator while there. The car is a four cylinder, sixty horse power, and seats seven passengers. The party was in attendance at the automobile races at the new Indianaro'is speedway and witnessed the accident in which Rrroque and HoVomb lost their lives.—Portland Dal’y Sun.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, August 23, 1909.

SPECIAL POLICE ARE NAMED Extra Force on During the Four Days of Great Northern Fair. — Mayor France has given out his appointments for extra police who will assist in keeping order here during the fair week. They will be under orders from Marshal Butler during the day and Policeman Fisher at night. Besides these of course will be the usual number of police on the grounds and order will be enforced at all times. John Meyers and Charles France will watch the crowds at the Monroe street crossing and keep the mmoving during the day. At night the special officers will be Charles (Kadle) Meibers, Reuben Gilpen and Frank Davis. ON HALF RATIONS Teddy Roosevelt and His Party Had to Exist Several Days ARE HUNTING HIPPOS Are Now in Kania for a Six Weeks’ Hunt for Elephants Naivasha, Sunday July 18.—Theodore Roosevelt and his party had not been expected to reach Salgai Sal before Aug. 20, but having had success greater than they anticipated, in the Sotik and Guaso Nyiro country, they decided to come to the lake and try for hippo with Capt. Attenborough, owner of the Saigal Sai farm. The last few days on the way to Saiga! Sai the party had to make long marches over a practically waterless country and once when they reached a water hole they had been making for they found it was absolutely dry. Thereupon the party had to go into camp without water. It was found here, also, that the food supplies had almost given out ana tney all had to go on half rations. The party reached the farm on the morning of July 12, but found that Capt. Attenborough had gone over to Naivasha for supplies. Mr. Roosevelt, however, was not disturbed by this and the scientists were soon busy with their guns collecting birds and mamals. The camp was pitched on the lake shore, which is directly fringed with paphrus, thorn trees and brush. The country was sandy and dusty. The tents of the white men were set up in a row in the front of the camp, with the horse lines and porters’ tents to the rear of them. The porters at once were set to work building a grass shed for the skin drying, and they made quick work or it. On July 24 the correspondent rode twenty-five miles on a bicycle to camp. Mr. Roosevelt and Kermit were out in a launch hippo shooting with Capt. At- j tenhorough, his brother and Mr. Cunninghame, and did not return until sunset. The following day Mr. Roosevelt, Kermit, the Attenboroughs, Mr. Cunninghame and the correspondent ! went out in the launch after hippo. We had the extreme good fortune of witnessing a very sporting hunt. afr. Roosevelt made a fine shot and bagged a very large hippo, shooting it from ; a small rowboat at close quarters at the moment the beast was charging. The scientists have bagged some fine mamals, monkeys and birds, and Kermit Roosevelt also has killed his hippo. Saigai Sai has, consequently, proved a very successful camping place. Mr. Tarlton rode Into Taivasha by moonlight a few nights later and was followed for some miles by five lions, and there is every chance of the party having some sport when they come in. Mr. Tarlton has gone down to Nairobi to arrange for the expedition’s “safari’’ out to Kania and Hyari. The party will leave the Nairobo Aug. 8 and expects to he away six weeks. They will use some fifty donkeys as transports in addition i.o the 200 porters. They hope to get a few elephants at Kenia. o Miss Celia Mayer resumed duties this morning at Runyon store aftpr a three weeks’ vacation during which she visited relatives at Bucyrus. Her cousin, Raymond Lietchty, of that place, accompanied her home, and will prebab’y return tomorrow evening.

HE DIED SATURDAY Louis Webber, 55, Died at His Late Home Saturday Afternoon WAS ILL LONG From Ravages of Cancerous Affection—The Funeral Today Louis Webber, a native of Germany, and since June 24, 1861, a j highly respected citizen of Adams ! county, died Saturday afternoon at his late home west of the city after suffering for eight weeks from a can- j cerous affection of the stomach. As-1 ter arriving from the old country the deceased settled in this county, | purchasing a tract of land which he j developed into a well improved and productive farm. He has always been thrifty and until the inception of the fatal illness he was active in business and soclar circles. About thirty years ago he was united in marriage and to the union were born nine children, eight or whom survive: John, Mary, Nora, Bessie, Fred, Minnie Herman and Mrs. Charles Houser Pjort Wayne; Jacob Webber, a brother, and Mrs. Kate Mischaud, a sister, also of Fort Wayne, are among the grieved ones. The decedent has been ailing for several months, but his case did not assume serious proportions until eight weeks ago, when he began suffering Intensely. Since then he has gradually declined until finally death relieved his sufferings Saturday afternoon at two-thirty I o’clock. The family Is joined by innumerable friends in mourning the loss of the most estimable man. The funeral services webe held from the , St. Marys Catholic enurch this morn- j ing and interment was made at St. Joseph cemetery. The deceased was i fifty-five years of age. BIG BARN BURNED Thomas Rayle of Near Monroe, Lost Heavily from Fire Saturday ORIGIN IS UNKNOWN One Horse Lost, Another Injured, and Considerable Grain Burned Another Adams county farm barn was destroyed Saturday afternoon, when fire broke out in the big stable on the farm of Thomas Rayle, Io- j cated three miles south and one mile east of Monroe. The blaze started at about 3:30, and the cause cannot be ascertained. Mr. Rayle and the hired man had just put the team in the barn and were going to the house when the hired man glanced back and saw the flames bursting from the top of the barn. They rushed back and tried to save a part of the contents. One horse was taken out after it was quite badly burned about the head. The other horse was burned to death. The building and contents were a total loss, including 750 bushels of oats, other grain and hay, a wagon, some machinery and various article which will make the loss about $2,000 with insurance for only S6OO. The loss is a severe one to Mr. Rayle, coming as it does just after harvest. Thomas Rayle is the father of Dr. Rayle, of Monroe. , o TO SPEND MONTH IN COLORADO Herman J. Yager and his sister Miss Anna Yager, left yesterday for a month’s trip through the west, the greater part of which time they will spend in Colorado. They will go from here to Chicago, leaving there in a day or two for Denver, where they expect to remain a week, and will then go to Colorado Springs for three weeks, making a number of side trips out of that place. They will have a pleasant trip no doubt.

O! LOOK WHO IS HERE Grand, glorious and interesting in all its brilliant splendor, Edward Doyle’s Popular Orpheum Stock company. The most complete and entertaining organization of its class on the American stage. Full of novelties, full of fun, and all the requirements of a good two hours’ solid amusements deluge, more specialties than ever before, and greater to the extreme. It’s the show you have been waiting for, so don’t overlook the fact that your wish have come true and he in the crowd of lovers of laughter on next Mondaynight when this company makes its first appearance in this city direct and fresh from their eastern triumps. The opening play will be Howard Hall’s j romantic drama "A Soldier of the Empire." Seats on sale at Holthouse drug store. Ladies free tonight. : Prices 20c, 30c and 50c. COURTHOUSE NEWS The Silent Lady Arrives and is Preparing Her Mailing List Now ADOPTION OF CHILD Petition Was Filed—Quite a Number of Real Estate Transfers Recorded The silent lady who is supposed to |be representing a big mail order house from Chicago, and who was given a writeup in the Huntington papers, has arrived here and is busy at the commissioners’ room, fixing up a list of 'Adams county taxpayers, from which the firm will likely frame up a valuable mailing list. A petition for the adoptions a child was filed this morning by Attorney S. A. M. Butcher of Geneva. The petitioners are Frederick and Elizabeth Affolder of Wabash township. They ask to make Luella h. Affolder, who was born at their home May 12th last, their heir-at-law. The child’s parents also live in Wabash township and have given their consent to the adoption of the child by her grandparents. Depositions of witnesses who will not be able to be here at the trial were taken today at the office of Attorney L. C. DeVoss in the case of William Messell vs. Fletcher Rayn et al. The attorneys are S. A. M. Butcher of Geneva, and Peterson & Moran for the plaintiff and L. C. DeVoss and D. D. Heller & Son for the defendants. William Blackburn and Abner Parrish have been named by County Commissioner Miller to serve as guards at the Monroe street bridge during the fair week, but as no mention of

the action was made in the records, the clerk hesitated in swearing them in. However, they will serve. Real estate transfers: Elizabeth J. Welty to First Mennonite Church, lots 240 and 241, Berne, $l,lOO. Alfred Kneuss to Birthel Dyner, tract in Wabash township, $2,000; Jonas A. Liby to W. F. Liby, tract in Kirkland township $400; Dick Townsend to Cordelia I. Townsend, 102 acres in St. Marys township, $6,000. Frank Copp to Fred Ellerding, tract in Preble township, $325. o NOTICE, AUTOMOBILE DRIVERS Marshal Butler has secured a time watch and from now on will arrest every auto driver who exceeds the time limit as prescribed by the law of Indiana, eight miles an hour. I' will not be guess work with him, foi he is going to find out whether or no the drivers are going faster than th< law allows. He and Officer Fishei will also measure the downtown blocks so they can tell the exact speed. Be careful if you don’t warn to pay a fine. ■— o — C. B. Schmuck will not open his new electric theater in Auburn until iioxl Thursday night. He is still working to get the amusement place ready for the opening. Without doubt he will be given a liberal patronage as he is thoroughly versed in the picture business, and knows how to please his patrons.

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THE ONE BIG FAIR 1909 Session Will Be the Best Ever Pulled Off in Decatur C H I L D R E N’S DAY Will Be Observed Tomorrow—Many Entries Have Been Made Tomorrow is the opening day for the great 1909 fair and from every indication the initial session will be of great interest to those who attend. Bear in mind —the children will be admitted tomorrow free of charge and see that they go and enjoy a day of Teal pleasure before their arduous school duties begin. Live stock, poultry, horses and everything known to county fairdom came thick and fast today, and the pens are already well filled, with many more entries coming. The displays will be great. Several shows have pitched their tents on the grounds namely Huber’s high class vaudeville, Howards ten and twenty-cent show, Stoneburner moving picture show, also a merry-go-round Privilege stands are numerous. The art hall is undergoing a course of beautifying today and the several booths are being neatly arranged for displays of goods. The art displays will be splendid this year as a large number of entries have already been made. The superintendents of the various departments were busy today looking after all the preliminary arrangements and ,the fair will start off under most encouraging auspices should the weather be favorable. WILL LEAVE CITY Mrs. L. W. Johnson and Family Will Go to Ohio GO INTO BUSINESS Misses Verna and Florence Buy a Millinery Store The Misses Verna and Florence Johnson of this city have closed a deal whereby they have become the possessors of an up to date millinery store at Mechanicsburg, Ohio, and with their mother, Mrs. h. W. Johnson, they will move to that city this week for future abode. Mrs. Johnson and daughters came to Decatur five years ago. Miss Florence was appointed a teacher In the city public schools a year later and for four consecutive years has followed pedagogy, dispatening the duties attendant to her position in a highly satisfactorily manner to senool board and citizens. Her work has indeed been proficient. Miss Johnson found It necessary to abandon teaching and tendered her resignation several weeks (sgo. Miss Verna is well j known here. • She has worked in De- ! catur as a milliner trimmer and has many friends who will extend well wishes for her future success. The Johnsons have been ideal citizens, and while Decatur fotk will be loath : to lose their they will • join in wishing for them all the suc- : cess the future can hold. ■; o —— VICTIM OF MONSTER SHARK Fisherman’s Comrades See Him Seized by Sea Tiger. Pensacola, Fla., Aug 22. E. R. I Gregg fell from a fishing schooner opposite Pensacola. When comrades lowered a boat and neared where he was swimming they saw a monster shark seize and drag the body out of sight, and saw the water redden as the body was torn. This is the first time in twenty years that a shark was known to have attacked a human being in Pensacola Bay.