Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 18, Decatur, Adams County, 21 January 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 18.

EIGHT ARRESTS A Gang of Horse Thieves Will Have to Face the Laws of State. ARRESTS ALL MADE William and James Byrd of Wells Cunty Were Members of the Gang. Bluffton, Ind., Jan. 21.—(Special to Daily Democcrat) —Quite a sensation was created in this city today when it became known that Marion officers came here last evening and with two local officers arrested William and James Byrd, two Wells county citizens, the charge against them being the harboring of stolen horses. In all eight arrests were made, and it is said that it means the breaking up of the worst gang of horse thieves that has invaded this section of Indiana in recent years. . The gang is headed by Oliver Gunder and his arrest was made at Columbus, Ohio, and it was at this point that the horses were taken and placed on the market. Besides Gunder and the two Wells county men under arrest, the others are from Grant County, they being James Cabin, a gambler of Marion, Peter Cole of Gas City, Charles Ferguson and Charles Imel, living in the country a short distance from Marion. The two Byrds are said to have been harboring the stolen animals and assisted in getting them to Columbus, where Gunder sold them to the market. Much excitement is prevailing at. Marion, where the gang operated the most extensively. WILL ENTERTAIN “The Dons” Booked for Appearance at Willshire Opera House. THERE THIS EVENING Assisted by Anthony Holthouse, Pianist, and Nora Del Smith, Reader. The Dons, a quartet of high school boys, w’ho are just about “it,” with the musical goods, as Decatur citizens , can well testify, having heard them a I number of times in their appearances | here, went to Willshire, Ohio, on the noon train and this evening will give a concert in the Willshire opera j house. The quartet comprises Howard Wisehaupt, Sherman Beery, Don Burke and Bruce Patterson, and the , program will include songs by the' quartet, interspersed with readings by ’ Miss Nora Del Smith, one of the high school faculty. Anthony Holthouse will serve as pianist. Each one Is an artist in his line and it is needless to, say that the Willshire public will be given one of the best entertainments It. has been privileged to hear. While this is the first appearance of the boys ( In a concert away from home, they, have often been given places In hecitals here and have proven themselves equal to many professionals. — GERMAN DIED WHILE ON TRAIN. (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind.. Jan. 21—(Special to Daily Democrat)—A man who had the appearance of being a well-to-do German, died suddenly on a Vandalia train between Greencastle and Indi- < anapolis early this morning. The man had a ticket from Oklahoma City to New York and from ther to Hamburg, Germany. '

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LABOR MEN FRAME BOYCOT. Will Refuse to East Meat for Period of Thirty Days to Beat T r ust. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., Jan. 21 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A movement has been started among union labor men for a boycot in the national capital. More than 22,000 men have signed a pledge that after the word is given they will refrain from eating meat for a period of thirty days, according to the plan of Sharff, organizer and president of the National Anti-Trust Food League, who admitted today that the movement had gotten beyond control. TIiEBUILDINGBOOM Is Already Sending Forth Faint Echoes and by I Spring Will be ON IN FULL BLAST Michael Miller Will Build Fine New Home—Allison Plans Cottages. With the new year only begun and spring several “chirps of the robins 1 away,” faint echoes of the building boom, which by spring will be in full blast, are already beginning to sound, and Decatur is promised several fine aoditions to her residenc' section. In fact the work of several is already under way, and only warm weather is needed for the rushing of the work to completion. Among the fine new home in the city to be built in the spring is that of Michael Miller, and Mann & Christen are already preparing plans for the same. The house owned by Mr. Miller, just north of the Methodist church on Fifth street will be moved away, probably to the back of the lot facing Sixth street, and on the site of the old one a handsome $5,000 house, with all modern improvements will be made, making one of the finest residences in the city. Linn I & Patton, for R. K. Allison, have un- ' der way in the Fullenkamp addition the construction of two six-room cottages in bungalow style which will be admirable residences for rental purposes, built right up-to-the-minute in the matter of style and convenience. Work has already begun on the foundations, also on such work as can be done in the workshop as the making of the window frames, etc. As soon as the weather permits the carpenters will also resume work on the remodeling of the Indiana house, which Yager Bros, have purchased and are converting into a sixteen or twenty room hotel, to be first class In all respects, with heating plant, bath and all conveniences required by the traveling public. o HAD DETECTIVE AT BLUFFTON. C. & E. A r e Looking Up Affairs at Bluffton This Week. I Roy Jones and “Whitfe” Bremerkamp, the two Decatur men who were ' returned to their home city Monday evening to clear up the suspicions that they might know something of the ! robbery of the C. & E. station, has i the Chicago & Erie railroad company , scared a little at least by the threats that they Intend to file a damage suit for alleged false arrest and imprisonment. The Erie detective who worked on the case was here last evening and sought Marshal Charles ’ Pierce to learn just what took place here. He ascertained that Jones and ■ ! Bremerkamp were not arrested here, I ( because local officers had no warrant 1 for them, and they were not placed in jail here as they are said to have reported at Decatur. They were even permitted to go home on the evening train by themselves, and arriving in Decatur they were not taken into custody there and although they appeared in justice's court the officers there claim they were never served with a warrant and no return made on the same. The detective seemed greatly relieved after investigating here. He does not think Jones and Bremerkamp have any grounds for damages. — J Bluffton News.

Decatur, Indiana. Friday Evening, January 21, 1910.

THE COURT NEWS I Albert Knavel Has Filed His Bond—Only One Real Estate Transfer Filed. MR. HABEGGER’S WILL Was Filed For Probate— State Accounting Board in Clerk’s Office. Albert Knavel, indicted by the grand jury for assault and battery on Robert Peterson at the fair last fall, has filed bond in the sum of SIOO, as required. Only one real estate transfer has been filed since our last report and that is Susan Debolt to Henry Kruckenberg, 40 acres, Union township, the consideration being $4,000. The last will and testament of Peter H. Habegger has been probated. It 1 was written October 19, 1908, and witnessed by John F. Mazelin and Amos Hirschy. It is in two items, the first [ providing for the payment of debts and funeral expenses and the second bequeathing all his property, real, parsonal and mixed, to his wife, Rosina A. Habegger, who is given full rights to dispose and convey same, in any manner she may see fit. I i Th estate accounting board who , were quartered in the commissioners’ t room, have moved into the cozy corner room of the clerk’s office, where ’ they are still at work on the township ! trustees's books. Mr. McCoy, one of i the accountants, is an old bachelor, and seems fearful that he will be disturbed by a marriage ceremony, as the room they now occupy is the one ’ always used by young couples when ’ they desire a quiet wedding at the i court house. 1 o ABOUT THE SICK I 1 i Mrs. D. P. Reynolds Undergoes Successful Operation » for Removal of TUMOR OF STOMACH Miss Winters Also Operated Upon—Van Wert Man Becomes Suddenly 111. One of the Misses Winters, residing ' in the south part of the city, suffered the removal of a large tumor from the right breast. The tu- ■ mor at the time of the removal : weighed a pound, and had been growing about two years. The operation was performed by Dr. C. S. Clark and was successful in all ways. : I A Mr. Ridener, a liveryman of Van Wert, Ohio, who was in attendance 'at the horse sale here today, was takJen suddenly sick this morning with severe pains in the side, caused from gravel. He was taken to the doctor s office at once and medical attention soon restored him. G. L. Guilfoyle of South Bend was in the city last evening, being here on a business mission. Mrs. Ida Whitright, who has been i lying at the point of death for several 1 weeks, suffering from a cancerous ‘affection, became suddenly worse at I noon today and relatives were sumJmoned to her bedside. It is feared she can live but a very short time. Mrs. D. P. Reynolds, who was taken to the St. Joseph hospital, Fort Wayne, Wednesday, for an operation for an unknown malady, supposedly of the liver, underwent the operation safely, and there are strong hopes for her recovery. It was performed on Thursday morning!, beginning at 11:15 and lasting until 12:30, and revealed not a cancerous growth of the liver, as thought, but a tumor in the lower port of the stomach. The tu1

mor, it is said, was about as large! I as a fist, and with its removal it is thought Mrs. Reynolds will be restored to complete health. In spite of her advanced age and her weakened con- > dition she stood the ordeal well. Mrs. William Archbold, residing southwest of Ossian, and known to many in this city, is said to be at the point of death from a second stroke of paralysis received lately. She is a sisi ter-in-law of James Archbold of near this city, and of Mrs. D. P. Reynolds and Mrs. William Murphy. o— TO ETERNAL LIFE Rebecca Boyers, Mother i t of Dr. J. S. Boyers, Pass1 ed Away Last Night ‘AT SOUTHERN HOME > Was Sister of Mrs. Norval Blackburn—Visited Here t Last Winter. , A message was received at noon toi day from Dr.-J. S. Boyers at Morgan--1 town, W. Va., bringing the sad news - that his mother, Mrse. Rebecca Boyi ers, passed away Thursday night. A s little more than two weeks ago the ' mother became ill with pneumonia, and being in her seventy-seventh year the frail little lady has little reserve > strength with which to ward off the ’ ravages of this relentless disease, - though every possible assistance was ■ rendered. Mrs. Boyers is known to i very many in this city, having spent ’ nearly all of last winter witn her son , here. Last May she left for South ■ Dakota to visit with relatives, returnj ing in October to her home in the ■ east and stopping off here on the way. She was born in Pennsylvania, and > was the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. James Stoops. She was married there to Simon L. Boyers, and the later moved to Morgantown, W. Va., where they spent the remainder of their ' lives, the husband dying only two years ago. Her parents in 1852 moved to this state, and were among the . best known families of Adams county. Mrs. Norval Blackburn of this city is a sister. Other brothers and sisters who survive are Mrs. Margaret Menefee, of Streator, Ill.; James Stoops, Hackberry, Okla.; E. P. Stoops, Wis.; James Stoops, Norman, Okla. Os the nine children of the Stoops family all lived to mature years. Mrs. Boyers also leaves the following children: Rev. Simon Boyers, Malvern, Iowa; Dr. J. S. Boyers, Decatur; Hugh E. Boyers, South Dakota. The many who were privileged to meet her during her visit here are much saddened to hear of her death. The funeral will be held Saturday. A COAL COMBINE The Guggenheims Begin the Execution of Plans to Control Soft Coal. JAPAN REFUSES AID Will Not Help Secretary Knox in His Manchurian Plans —Miners’ News. - (United Press Service.) Charleston, W. Va., Jan. 21—(Spec- ' ial to Daily Democrat)—As a step toward the plans of the Guggenheims to form a combination in bituminous coal, combining the fields of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky and the Virginias, and totaling many millions of dollars and seventy-five per ] cent of the soft coal production of the country, options are being taken in the New River district of these states today. Eight per cent of these fields 1 have been secured on options it is ’ said. (United Press Service.) Tokio, Japan, Jan. 21 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The Janapese government today tendered to American Ambassador O’Brien a formal refusal (Continued on page 2.)

DANGER IS PASTj Interurban Crew Stationed at the North River Bridge to Keep DOWN ICE GORGE Blasted Ice Mass and Kept Pieces From Pilng Up Under Bridge. With a continued and careful watching of the ice gorge at the interurban bridge over the St. Marys river, north, yesterday afternoon and blasting and shattering of the ice mass at various times during the afternoon, all danger is now past and as the river has fallen considerably in the past few hours it is thought there will not be at present a recurrence of the threatened danger from this source. Will Richards, as master of the blasting, Mose Henry and his crew of men, and Frank Burns and others of the interurban employees were stationed at the bridge Thursday and kept a constant lookout for all threatening disaster. Boats were used and the men oared about amid the inflowing ice mass and by the careful and timely placing of the blasting agencies, shattered the mass so that the pieces floated away with safety to the bridge. Mr. Richards stated that at times cakes of ice about fifty feet wide, and about fourteen inches thick were massed about under the bridge and furnished a retarding agent for the ice floes that kept sweeping down with the swift current of the flooded river. But for the continued watching of the men and their efforts to keep the pieces free and moving the mass would no doubt have piled up to the bridges and vented their burden of ruin. The river has lowered considerably, however, and all danger is now thought to be past. Q — LITTLETOYCANNON Took Sudden Freak Notion to Turn and Look Little Howard Atz SQUARELY IN FACE He Escaped With Burned Face and Singed Eyebrows—Was Lucky. Howard, the eleven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob C. Atz, of North Third street, met with an accident while at play Thursday, and although it was not serious, he does not care to go through the experience again. He, with several friends, were playing with a toy cannon, and discharged it by using gun powder. Howard had filled the cannon with powder and set it off so as to go off in the opposite direction from where he was standing. Instead of this the canno turned and the full force of the pow ; dor struck him on the forehead, burning him very much and singeing his eyebrows. Had it gone a trifle lower it might have destroyed his eyesight and he can consider himself lucky that it was not such. He will be all right in a short time, but the younger , class who are fond of this dangerous : sport should take warning, lest they < should meet with a much more serious i accident. o SALEM AND CALVARY. Salem. Sunday school at 9:30. At 6:30 t will be the regular Young People’s i Alliance. At 7:30 the pastor will , preach. Calvary. Sunday School at 9:30. At 10:30 the regular preaching service. We invite all to come and worship with us. Yours for Christ. REV. E. R. ROOP, Pastor. —o The G. W. C. girls were royally entertained last evening by Miss Anna Miller. Honors at pedro were won by Misses Vena Parent and Bertha Knapp

THEIR ANNUAL CHARITY SHOW. The Fort Wayne Elks WHI Hold the Stage on January 24, 25, and 26. The annual charity minstrel show given by the Elks lodge of Fort Wayne will occur at the Majestic theater on January 24th, 25, and 26th. The program, which has just been completed, stamps this year’s performance as one of the best ever given, it being under the direction of Maurice Niezer, exalted ruler of the Fort Wayne lodge. It is a safe bet that several from this city will witness the performance and will join with the Fort Wayne lodge in having a good time, and in swelling the receipts for their charity show. VIEWSoFBRANSON Charming Missouri Town Gives us a Good Picture of Home of DR. MARIE HOLLOWAY Winch Spoke Factory, Employing Thirty Men, is a Leading Industry . Dr. Marie L. Holloway, who, a year ago last December moved to Branson, Mo., to make her home near that of J her daughter, Mrs. Winch, sends us an illustrated booklet descriptive of the county in that vicinity, and it needs just one glance at the beautiful scenes therein to tell us In full just why Mrs. Holloway likes her new home and surrounding so much. It is truly a part of “Nature's Picture Gallery,” portrayed so well in Harold Bell Wright's charming novel, "The 1 Shepherd of the Hills.” Branson is called “The Gateway to the White River Country,” and aside from the excellent trade and industrial advantages, bids fair to gain lasting fame for the natural charm and beauty “of its picturesque landscape, the green topped hills and shaded valleys, miles of deep forest with patches of sweet smelling pines, fragrance of mountain flowers growing along mossy I banks, of bubbling springs and graveled brooks, the songs of birds and chirp of squirrel and chipmunk, and the White River, with its stretches of sandy beech and seeming mountains of palisades that rise from the river’s edge, and with its excellent fishing advantages and bordering game preserves, the mecca for summer tourists, and those in need of rest and recreation.” Branson is a prosperous little town of 700 people, and in its business district has three factories, a foundry, a bank, a newspaper, five stores, postoffice building, a whosesale supply warehouse, a lumber yard, a firstclass modern hotel, several restaurants and boarding houses, residence houses, two churches, Masons, Odd Fellows and Woodmen lodges—and no saloons or gambling houses. The ’ resources are great, and among the > timber mar/nfactureirs mentioned is ’ the “Winch Spoke Company, an Indiana Corporation,” which has just completed a large plant capacity for 10,000 wagon and carriage spokes daily, and employing thirty men. This plant is conducted by Mr. Winch, formerly of Fort Wayne, a son-in-law of Mrs. Holloway, and bids fair to become one of the leading industries of the west. The many friends of Mrs. Holloway will be pleased to hear of her continued well being and pleasure in her new home. - o — WHITE RIVER ON RAMPAGE. (United Press Service.) Hazleton, Indiana, Jan. 21 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —White river rose rapidly last night, bringing the stage at Decker to the twenty foot mark, within three feet of the record for high water there. All communication is cut off except by telephone. Pandemonum reigns at Hells Neck. o OHIO RIVER STILL RISING. (United Press Service.) Evansville, Ind., Jan. 21. —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Ohio river continues to rise slowly and passed the thirty-nine foot mark at noon. A regular blizzard is raging in southern Indiana.

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ENTRIES CONTINUE Great Automobile Contest is the Foremost Topic in Adams County. CHANCES ARE EQUAL All That’s Necessary to Win Automobile is Perseverance in Securing Votes. Our list today shows a number of new contestants. Still plenty of time for new candidates to enter the race and with a couple of hours’ work among their friends take the lead. The most talked of subject in Adams county at the present time is the immense contest now running in The Daily Democrat, and no wonder, for this is the greatest contest ever held in the history of Adams county. Just think of it! All the magnificent prizes aggregating a cost of SI,OOO. Now the question which everyone is thinking about is, “Who are going to be the winners?” Interest is thoroughly aroused and the finish will be keen and very exciting. Now is the very important time of the contest. Every candidate in the race, no matter if he or she is not in the lead, has the same equal chance. The thing to do is to get right out and hustle among your friends and secure subscriptions. Subscriptions mean votes, and that is what is going to count on March sth. Get as many votes as you can for no doubt the contest will be very close. Now, if you haven’t many votes, don’t get discouraged. Just keep on seeing your friends and you will see how your votes will count up. Rome was not built in a day, and all you require is perseverance. Show your friends that you have the necessary grit and perseverance to become a winner. REVIVAL ‘INTEREST At Various Churches in the City is Increasing Night After Night. THREE REVIVALS ARE Now in Session —At United Brethren, Methodist and Evangelical. The revival at the U. B. church still 'continues with great interest and power. Souls are being converted at each | service and many are being added to the church. Services will be continued from evening to evening indefinitely. The public is cordially invited to attend the services and if you have no church home, now is your time to and go thou with us and we will do come into our fellowship. “Come, thee good.” Each afternoon and evening service at the Methodist church adds a great er power and deeper spiritual uplift to those attending and a still greater growth is promised. The meetings will continue this week and the Rev. Powell invites all to attend. The revival services at the Evangelical church are increasing in interest each night and a great spiritual , awakening is manifest. The revival ■ services opened this week by the Rev. i D. 0. Wise and will continue indef- - Initely. — —_ HONORS FOR MR. PINCHOT. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C.. Jan. 21. —(SpecI ial to Daily Democrat) —Gifford Pinch- • ot will tomorrow be elected president I of the National Conservation association to succeed Dr. Charles Elliott, president-merlcus of Harvard University, according to good authority.