Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 7, Number 212, Decatur, Adams County, 6 September 1909 — Page 1

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

Volume VII. Number 212.

AND PEARY GETS THERE The Commodore Sends Word That He Has Reached the North Pole NAILED FLAG THERE Wonderful Announcement Comes a Week After That of Another American New York. N. Y., Sept. 6—(Special to Daily Democrat)—ln a cablegram to a news agency received today from Indian Harbor, Commander Robert E. Peary says: “I have nailed the stars and stripes to the pole. Peary.” No further word concerning the Peary duplication of Dr. Cook’s feat has been received. Just what effect this •will have on the public remains to be seen, for the sentiment of the public is a wonderful thing. For a week past the World has been wild over the announcement that Dr. Cook had reached the pole and had placed the American flag in the ice which he said reached for miles. Now comes this report that Peary has equaled the feat, and further word from him will be awaited with great interest. o HOPE HOSPITAL iN LUCK Received an Endowment of Fifteen Thousand Dollars. By the terms of a special endowment received late Friday evening the Hope hospital becomes the benefic-

iary in the grant of a permanent fund of $15,000 by a former Fort Wayne citizen who has been impressed with ■ the success and benefits of the local city hospital. The general terms of i the endowment became known early ; yesterday, but officials of the hospital i outside of admitting the grant of i money for the permanent endowment : of a free bed for the public, remained ' reticent and would not discuss the f subject further. While not officially I confirmed, it is known that the donor of the hospital is Mr. Reuben Patteri son, Sr., now a resident of La Veer, Mich., former Fort Wayne citizen of ’ prominence and father of the late ’ Reuben S. Patterson, Jr., of the Pat-terson-Fletcher company. — Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette. he committed suicide Lewis C. Hough of Jay County, Killed Himself. Knowing himself to be mentally deranged and unwilling to submit to being taken to an insane asylum, Lewis C. Hough, a prominent and prosperous farmer, of Bearcreek township, attempted suicide by shooting himself. The ball took effect just above the right temple, penetrate. the brain and skull, emerging over the left ear and flattening itself against the opposite wall of the room. The insanity, it is thought, was brought on by religious excitement A week ago his family and neighbors noticed that he acted queerly and each day, it has been ; seen, his mental condition stead, y [ grew worse and more apparent.-Port-land Sun. MALE CHORUS MEETS TONIGHT The Decatur male chorus under the direction of Mr. Tucker will meet this evening at the Elks’ hall. The chorus ’will also rehearse on Thursday evening instead of Wednesday. Next we the boys will meet on Wednesday ei ening, and at that time undertake the study of some new work.

CORN THAT LOOKS LIKE CORN Charles W. Johnson of Rural Route Seven Has Some Good Com. Charles W. Johnson of rural route seven is there when it comes to raising bumper corn. A sample copy is now on display in this office, and even the best farmers in the county stop and gaze upon the immensity of the stalk and ear in surprise aud wonder. It is certainly great corn and Mr. Johnson has won a great deal of admiration from many corn raisers in the county by the sample displayed here. It sorter too, makes one believe that the corn crop in Adams county, will be about the best that ever happened. THE APPLE CROP H. H. Harruff Tells of Big Harvest of this Fruit in His Locality AT FREMONT, MICH. He Has Sold Hs Peach Crop for sßoo—Thinks it a Great Country Fremont, Mich., Sept. 3.

Editor Democrat —I will again write a short letter that you may publish, and which will answer some of tbe many inquiries I am receiving from Adams county, as it is quite a job to answer all individually, and will let this suffice. I will first give an outline of the apple crop here. In general this is not considered a full crop this year, but to me it is great. The only thing is, not all the orchards is full bearing, and quite a few have some trees with small crop, but where spraying has been done it has proven to be a success in the way of more perfect fruit. Some of the orchards are a great sight to an Indiana man. I met Mr. Harvey Lee yesterday in Fremont and had a talk with him concerning his orchard. He has sold off his early apples such as Dutchess, Wealthy and Wolf River 200 bushels at 50 cents to 66 cents per bushel, and has about one-half of them now in market. He will have about 200 bushel of winter apples. Buyers are contracting them now at $2.40 per barrel, or 80c per bushel. Mr. Emons one-half east of my farm, gold his 4 acre orchard for $500.00. Kingford, threequarter mile south, sold 30 acres peaches and apples for $3,000. Those orchards mentioned are among the best, but some orchards much larger. As to peaches this is a fine crop, and buyers are busy contracting orchards. As taken from the tree all varieties and sizes at SI.OO per bushel. We contracted our peaches today as most do. The buyer was in our orchard today and estimated our crop at 800 bushel. 1,000 five year old trees. I must say something about a frost we had Wednesday night. It was what they term a rabbit frost. In some places it did much damage, and in other places not very much, but in general it was bad enough. The natives say it was a very unusual occurrence. On my farm we were only damaged in our potato crop, but we do not think to any great extent. I will say again to those contemplating a visit to this country you should come soon, and be in time to see the great fruit crop marketed, which is a sight to see. The market at Fremont now is starting and makes Adams county people wonder. If you cannot come inquire of C. Vogt at Decatur or Amos Stiner of Berne, Ind. They were here this week. Also Mr. Vogt of Delphos, Ohio, who made this remark while here: “I would like to see who sees this country and would not like it” And I think the same. Will say further if any who read this wish any special information on any point In this country write me at Fremont Yours truly, »■ HARRUFF. little girl broke her arm Naomi, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lehman was quite badly hurt this morning. She was playing in the yard with a dog, which was pulling her around. In some way she was thrown to the ground and her collar bone was broken. A physician was called and bandaged the arm and I she will be all right in a few days. |

TO BE WEDNESDAY The Funeral of August Fishbach Will Occur on this Day FUHRMAN FUNERAL Many Attended at the Friedheim Church this Morning While as yet a little uncertain, it is thought that the funeral of August Fishbach will occur Wednesday morning at the Freidheim church. The family and friends are awaiting the arrival of the mother and sister of the deceased, who are on their way to attend the funeral of their son and brother. It is expected that they will arrive in time for the services to be held some time Wednesday morning, and they will occur from the church at Freidheim. His mother and sister live in California, it being a long distance and takes considerable time. The condition of Mrs. Fishbach is yet rather serious, but she is holding up under the terrible strain of her own and children’s illness and the deatn of her husband, for whom she mourns with an almost broken heart. Sorrow is universal in the region of the Freidheim congregation, as every one there knew the deceased and they universally loved him. This afternoon the time of the funeral was set for 1:30 Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Preuss preached the sermon and officiated at the funeral services this morning of William Fuhrman, whose death occurred Thursday evening after an illness with typhoid fever. The deceased was well known nnd respected and much sorrow is being expressed at his untimely death. The funeral was attended by many of his friends, who deeply sympathize with the widowed mother and two brothers in these dark hours of sorrow.

WANT A FRANCHISE W. A. Kunkel Asking for Privileges from Bluffton Council ARTIFICIAL GAS Wants to Supply this Fuel to the Citizens of the Asphalt City Once again the gas question has been brought before the city council It is not the Indiana Lighting company this time, but W. A. Kunkel is now asking for a franchise again. As was announced several weeks ago the local men wish a franchise and Friday night the members of the council were asked to grant a franchise to the local man for the manufacture and sale of artificial gas in this city. While the ‘ members of the council had been expecting this ordinance, none of them had expected it Friday night and con sequently they were not exactly prepared. None of the councilmen nor ’ the mayor had read the ordinance and as a result the body was unprepared to do anything with the matter. At first the councilmen intended to permit the franchise to remain as it started, at first reading, the members not having had time to look into it, but later it was passed to the second reading. The franchise was the same in many features as the franchise which was asked by Mr. Kunkel and other Bluffton men two years ago, which franchise was never passed. There are several changes, however, which were suggested by the council at that time. The maximum prive which Mr. agree to demand for artificial gas Is agree to deman for artificial gas Is sl.lO per thousand. However, ten cents per thousand of this is discounted where the gas bill for the month preceding is paid before the tenth of the following month. This would make a flat rate of SI.OO, the same as the Fort Wayne Gas company offered j to pipe the gas into the city.—Bluffton I Banner.

Decatur, Indiana, Monday Evening, September 6, 1909.

CONTINUE IN LIVERY BUSINESS Clement J. Keller Asks for a Share of the Public Patronage. Clement J. Keller, who recently conducted a sale of his livery stock at bis place on Jefferson street with the intention of going out of the business, has decided to continue his stables. The sale was not asuccessful one and left Mr. Keller with a stock on hands and he has therefore decided to use same. He has added to the stock by the purchase of new rigs and harness and has a complete line of anything wanted in the livery line. l|e has always given good service and will continue to do so, guaranteeing satisfaction to all who deal with him. He invites the public to call at hs barn when in need of anything in his line. o A FEW STATISTICS Indiana’s Supply of Coal is Seemingly Inexhaustible INDIANA MINING Last Year’s Supply Amounted to Over Thirteen Milion Dollars Washington, Sept. 6. —The total production of coal in Indiana in 1908 according to E. W. Parker of the United States geological survey, was 12,134,890 short tons, having a spot value of $13,084,297. Compared with 1907, when the coal production amounted to 13,985,713 short tons valued at $15,114,300, this was a decrease of 11.95 per cent in quantity and of 13.45 per cent in value. Operators have estimated that about 85 per cent of the total decrease was attributable to the unsettled financial eondition and about 15 per cent to the suspension of operations in April and May pending an adjustment of the wage scale. After the suspension mining operations were resumed under a new agreement for both Illinois and Indiana covering a period of two years, or until April 1, 1910. The summer and fall seasons were exceptionally dry, but this is reported to have had no appreciable effect on the output of the state, although in some districts operators were compelled to haul water for their boilers in tank cars for distances of ten to 100 miles. Had the demand for coal been approximately normal the effect of the drought would probably have been more seriously felt. The United States census for 1840 reported a production of 9,682 tons of coal in Indiana for that year. In 1860 the census reported a production of 101,280 short tons. In 1880 the production 'had grown to 1,454,327 short tons, and in 1890 it amounted to 3,305,737 short tons. In the closing year of the last century the production had doubled again, amounting to 6,484,086 short tons, and this output was once more nearly doubled by the tonnage of 1908. M. R. Campbell of the United States geological survey estimates the original supply of coal in the fields of Indiana at 44,169,000,000 short tons. The aggregate production to the close of 1908 amounted to 171,755,280 short tons or about 7 per cent was produced in 1908. The exhaustion represented by this production is about 258,000,000 tons, or 0.58 per cent of the estimated original supply. On the basis of coal remaining in the ground in Indiana at the close of 1908 was about 3,500 times the production of that year, or 2,400 times the exhaustion represented by that production. o All preparations have been made for the golden wedding anniversary of M£. and Mrs. L. L. Martz, which will be held at their residence on east Washington street Monday. The guests for the event have begun io arrive from out of the city. Today ’Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Warner arrived from Wooster, O.; Mrs. Mary E. Redjding, Manchester, la.; Mr. and Mrs. I John Shawhan, of Hasting, Mich.; George Silver, of Wooster, O. Mrs. Redding and Mrs. Shawman are sisters of Mr. Martz and he has not seen them for several years. Mr. Silver •is a son-in-law, his wife and children having arrived earlier in the week. [—Bluffton Banner.

THE SESSION OVER The White River Conference of U. B. Church Closes at Redkey APPOINTMENTS READ Rev. Myers of Geneva, Goes to Columbus—Rev. Pontius an Evangelist Redkey, Ind., Sept. s—The White River conference of the United Brethren church closed here this evening after almost a week of unparalled interest. The meetings have been largely attended. At this morning’s session a love feast was conducted by the Rev. H. T. Walker, of Lapel, in which several hundred people participated. The Rev. M. Beall and the Rev. G. H. Baker wree ordained to the office of elder. Bishop G. M. Mathews preached an able and eloquent sermon on ‘‘The Coming of Universal Brotherhood," from Luke 9:11. About S7OO was raised on the conference floor for home missions. This afternoon a large Sunday school rally was held, presided over by the Rev. L. O. Blake. The evening sermon was delivered by the Rev. S. E. Long. D. D., of Terre Haute. The other pulpits of the town were filled by United Brethren ministers today and tonight. Rev. E. H. Pontius, who formerlv held charges at Decatur and other cities of Indiana, was appointed an evangelist-at-large. In the assignment of ministers, Rev. C. M. Myers, who has been at Geneva, was sent to Columbus, Indiana, one of the best charges in the state. W. H. Shepherd goes to Dunkirk, L. A. Huddleston to Portland, W. L. Waldo to Geneva, and Rev. M. F. Dawson was made presiding elder of the Marion district. o IMPORTANT WILL

Furnished Food for Hungry Mice—Document Was Probated this Morning A COPY FURNISHED Big Estate Goes to Mrs. Heiman With Provisions After Her Death Mice feasted on the will of the late Casper Heiman, a document in which property worth between thirty and forty thousand dollars is distributed, and they came near destroying the valuable paper. The will was written May 3, 1892, was taken home by Mr. Heimann and placed in a wooden box. When it was found a few days ago after Mr. Heimann's death it was discovered that mice had trimmed the edges to adepth of an inch or more. Luckily every word of importance was intelligible and the testament was probated this morning, Attorney D. E. Smith presenting a copy of the original which was duly filed. According to the terms thereof, the debts are to be first paid. Mr. Heimann then gives to his wife, Ernestine Heimann, full right and title to a 160 acre farm | in Martin county, Wis. All the real and personal property in Adams county is given to Mrs. Heimann during her life and after her death the valuable 203 acre farm is to go to the son Frank for the sum of $7,000, who is to pay to himself $2,000, to Peter Heimann $2,000, to Albert SI,OOO, to August $1,700, and to the St. Marys church S3OO. The bequests are to be paid SSOO each year to those who need it the worst and the legacies to draw four per cent interest. The will was witnessed by John Schurger and W. H. Reed.

Mr. Melvin Miller and daughter Pearl and Miss Edna Miller, of Forest, 111., were the guests of C. D. Kunkle and other relatives Sunday and attended the Kleinknight-Kunkle re- . union.

REUNION NORTH OF MARION, O. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Gay Home from a Trip Through Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Gay came home last evening from a several days' absence in Ohio, where they attended a Gay reunion held north of Marion. Ohio, and afterward visited many places in that part of the country. The reunion was largely attended and a most delightful time was enjoyed by the Gays, who seem to be plentiful, they coming from all parts of Ohio, and many places in this state. They went in their automobile making the three hundred miles journey, and when they arrived home the machine was as fresh as a daisy. It was a delightful trip throughout. FOR THE PLAINTIFF Judge Macy Decided the Famous Gallmeyer Land Case this Morning REQUIRED AN HOUR Attorneys for Defendants Say They Will Take New Trial as of Right Judge J. W. Macy arrived this morning to give his decision in the case of Conrad D. Gallmeyer, trustee, vs. Edward Gallmeyer et al. The suit was heard last spring, beginning on March 16th and continuing about ten days and much interest was manifested in the outcome, especially in Preble township, where most of the parties live. The case was the result of a will left by Mrs. Wilhelmina Gallmeyer, who died February sth, 1905,

leaving her real and personal property to her son Wilhelm, who was, however, to pay to his brothers and f sisters certain legacies as set out in the will. Wilhelm took possession of the property, but was unable to meet 1 the debts and the legacies Irom the eighty acre farm and in the fall of 1907 after the legacy of Conrad was f due as well as other debts he called the heirs and they agreed that the farm should be sold for $7,200 or rentI ed and the proceeds . distributed equally after the debts had been paid. 1 A contract was finally prepared and signed. The farm was rented to August Conrad and was contracted for sale by Fred Jaebker for $3,500, but 1 the latter was called-off, Mr. Jaebker filing a Reclaimer before the trial f began. The heirs seem to have been 1 unable to agree over some of the mat- 1 ters and the suit was filed asking for a settlement. The defendant, Wilhelm, filed a cross-complaint in which 1 he said that he had been taken advan- ' tage of by his brother and he asked 1 for a judgment for $1,500. The case is a very complicated one and Judge Macy required an hour to render his decision. His finding was for the ( plaintiff and against the defendants, William and Dora Gallmeyer, on the cross-complaint and that no costs 1 be held against Jaebker or Conrad 1 after they filed the disclaimer on the , first day of the trial. Just wnat the , verdict carries with it, seemed rather , hard to unravel and the attorneys and , the court discussed various propositions. Attorneys for the plaintiff were allowed to prepare the decree. The costs in the ease are about S4OO and according to this verdict they are against the defendants. Since this case affects the title to real estate, the defendants can take a new trial as of ■ 1 right and this they will do, according' to statements by the attorneys. It is therefore quite likely that the case will he heard again. In giving his decision, Judge Macy said he considered it a very close question. The attorneys in the case were D. D. Heller ft Son, J. C. Sutton, W. H. Eichhorn, C. J. Lutz, Peterson & Moran and Dore B. Erwin. It was a hard fought bat- ' tie and the end is perhaps not in sight. o Thomas A. Doan, of Ossian, who. I has been visiting several months at! . his old home at Overseal, England,! writes to the News that he will start home on September 14th, and that he • has taken passage on the fine Cunard , liper Caronia. He says that his s hbalth since he arrived ifi Spngland I his been very good and he h&f4 had a ‘reasonably good time, except the first t 'few months.-Bhi*ton News. |

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COURT IN SESSION September Term Opens With a Rush of Routine Entries in Civil Cases JUDGE MACY HERE Appearance by Attorneys in Various Cases—Several Suits Dismissed The September term of the Adams circuit court opened at precisely nine o’clock this morning Everything was in excellent condition and all officials and attorneys were present. Considerable business was transacted. In the case of James Touhey vs. the city of Decatur damages SIO,OOO, L. C. DeVoss appeared for the city and was ruled to answer. The case of Peter Smith vs. The Onandago OH Co., to foreclose a labor lien of S2OO was dismissed. Edna V. Huff vs. Frank D. Huff, divorce and alimony, appearance by C. J. Lutz for defendant. Henry Knapp vs. W. J. H. Hahnert note S3OO, dismissed and costs paid. Geneva Supply Co. vs. M. T. Sumption et al, suft on account, S2OO, appearance by C. J. Lutz for defendants. Proof of service of notice and bond were filed in the Sophia Conrad et al petition for drain. Cribben & Sexton Co. vs. Decatur Hardware Co. et al, appearance by Hooper & Lenhart for defendants. John E. Taylor vs. W. H. Taylor et al, partition, deed ordered, reported and approved. F. M. Schirmeyer vs. John Schaffer, ’suit on contract, appearance for defendant. by Beatty, withdrawn. Appearance by Hooper & Lenhart. John T. Lawson vs. Catherine Miller et al, partition, deed reported and approved and final report filed. Judson A. Jaqua vs. Grant Jordan, suit on note, $175, dismissed and costs paid. W. F. Rice et al vs. Bertha M. Rice et al, partition, deed reported and approved; commissioners allowed $35. Frank M. Johnston vs. Philmont Oil Co. et al, foreclosure $15,000, final report filed and receiver discharged. Conrad D. Gallmeyer, trustee, vs. Edward Gallmeyer et al, finding for plaintiff as against Wilhelm and Dora Gallmeyer. E. P. Reed & Co., vs. Fred B. Tague account $250, set for trial on Monday October 11.

Curtis Johnson charged with burglary, asked for an attorney as a poor person, ’ine appropriation for this purpose being exhausted the court recommended that an appropriation of |75 be made for immediate use for this purpose. William A. Carter was appointed administrator of the estate of Urven Carter and filed bond for Ji,ooo. Letters issued in the various estates during vacation time were reported jby the clerk and confirmed by the ; ; court. ‘ - Attorney W. Eichhorn and D. D. Studabaker of Bluffton, were here to1 day looking up matters pertaining to the Faylor-Studabaker case. The ink Junction suit will be heard Thursday • at Bluffton before Judge Merryman. a _ . .._ A marriage license was issued to • Jonas Springer, aged 27, a tinner from Berne, to Zeila Gilllom. aged 22, of > ■ Wabash township. I Real estate transfers: Orma Mers- ' man to Cora Falk, part inlot 75, Decaftur, J9OO. William Roberts et al to J. W. Smith, 80 acres Jefferson township, $7,000. A motion was filed this afternoon, by Attorney W. H. Eichhorn for the (Continue don page 4.)