Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 34, Decatur, Adams County, 9 February 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 34.

IN MAYORS COURT Seven More Lads are Charged With Frequenting Diller’s Gambling Room WERE FINED TODAY Officers are on-the Lookout for Blind Tigers and Arrests May Follow. It developed today that the fifteen i arests Tuesday for gambling in John Diller’s room was only a portion of the tale of woe. This morning seven more affidavits were filed against boys who had been in the game but had “cashed in" before the officers arrived on the scene. Their names were learned from some of the unfortunate boys who got just angry enough when they bad to settle to tell all they knew. These boys, like the others, I walked up today and paid their little I old $15.00. Diller is serving his senI tence and it is not known whether he I will continue his business or not aft- | er his release. Jake Grim was arrested last evenIng on a charge of “plain durnk" and L was taken to jail, where he sobered K off by this afternoon, when he was t brought before Mayor Teeple and I given a chance to plead guilty. He is arranging to pay his fine. J. C. Coverdale when brought beI fore the mayor was released on his I* own recognizance until today when I • the makor agreed to talk things over with him and may effect a compromise. . Are there "blind tigers” operating in Decatur? The officers say there are, and that they are gathering up evidence which will cause the conviction of several parties when the “pinch” comes in a short time. They say they have more trouble with the mutual tigers than any other kind, | that is a number of men will go toK’ gether and order intoxicants, and will & leave it at some appointed place, each » one helping himself when he desires. I It is claimed this is also a violation of the law, and an effort will be made K to break it up. — o —— I AN UNLUCKY FALL I Mrs. J. T. Baker, Prominent Lady of Adams County • Falls I DOWN CELLAR STEPS I Breaks Right Leg and Fractured Two Ribs —Very | , Painful Injuries. Mrs. John T. Baker, living near the I Beery church, west of the city, met I with an unfortunate accident TuesI day evening about 7 o’clock, in which H her right leg was broken, about four ' I Inches above the knee, and two of her I left ribs fractured. Mrs. Baker had I gone to the cellar Tuesday evening at ■ that hour, taking a lamp to light her I way, and in coming up had reached I the top of the stairs again in safety, I when the wing extinguished her light I and she Was left in total darkness. In I some way she made a mis-step and I fell backwards down the flight of I steps, the lamp breaking and falling I in pieces over her. Quite fortunately I injury from that source was small, as * | the lamp was unlighted and there ■ were no flames to contribute to the I disaster. Her calls soon brought her I husband to the scene and with mediI cal care, which was soon called from I the city, the injured woman is now I getting along well and will soon fully I recover, though she will be disabled I for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Baker H are two of the oldest and most prom- ■ Inent people in that community and ZV their friends will receive the news *1 of her injury with much regret.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

ADJOURNED AT NOON TODAY. The Commissioners Completed the Work of Session and Adjourned. The commissioners adjourned at noon today, after having appointed Samuel and John Fuhrman, Noah Frauhiger and Dr. J. C. Grandstaff as special constables, the request for their appointment being made by the officers of the Adams County Detective association, under a law made by the legislature In 1907. It gives them special powers as police officers, and shows that the association intends to protect their rights and their property, should any horse thieves show any symptoms of getting busy in this part of the world. THE GENEVA NEWS Winners of Wabash Township Spellng Contest Held Saturday. MRS. FISHER BETTER Geneva Has a New Butcher Shop—Mike McGriff is Still Quite Sick. Geneva, Indiana, February. 9 — (Special to Daily Democrat) —The Wabash township spelling contest was held at Ceylon Saturday, February sth, in which all schools of the township were well represented. There were two contestants from each school. District No. 11, taught by Nelson Bricker, was the winner in the persons of Augustus Ford, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Ford, and Leslie Augburn, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Augburn. G. B. Sawdy left Monday morning for Bartlettsvilie, Oklahoma, to look for a position in the oil fields of that territory. Mr. A. M. Voorhees will open a meat market in the Peter Manly building on Line street on or about February 15th. Mr. Voorhees is an old meat market man and we bespeak for hi ma liberal patronage from our townspeople. Mrs. B. F. Fisher, who accompanied Dr. Graham to Chicago Thursday of last week, was operated upon Friday evening "at the Mary Thompson hospital. The operation was successful and the patient is showing sings of a speedy recovery.

Mr. A. G. Briggs returned Sunday from Celina, Ohio, where he was called on account of the illness of his wife’s grandmother, Mrs. Small. If the lady lives until March 3rd she will be ninety years of age. Mrs. Briggs has been at the bedside of her granmother for several weeks. V. H. T. Finch is recovering from having the ligaments of his right foot badly lorn. Mr. Finch has been housed up for several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Burley of Route 4 were shopping in Geneva Saturday evening and while in town took in the picture show. Win Pease was called to Keystone Wednesday to do some repair w’ork on a boiler in the old field at that place. Mike McGriff is still confined to his home with an aggravated case of rheumatism. It is with sadness and a sense of duty only that we report the fact that word has been received here that Sylvester Pontius, one of the best known men of the county, is suffering from a fatal ilness. A few days ago he was accompanied to Rochester, Minn., by Dr. Graham. Word reached here Tuesday evening that the physicians to whom he was taken for treatment, and Who are the best in the land, have announced that there is no chance for recovery. The incision for an operation was made and it was learned that the unfortunate man is suffering from a growth in the stomach, which cannot be removed. Dr. Graham and Mr. Pontius are hurrying home and are expected to arrive tomorrow. The last number of the lecture course, under the auspices of the M. (Continue don page 4.)

Decatur, Indiana. Wednesday, Evening, February 9, 1910.

CAR JUMPED TRACK Two are Killed and Fifty Were Badly Injured Near Pittsfield, Mass. — HONOR ROOSEVELT National Reception is Being Plannd for Ex-President on Arrival. (United. Press Service.) Pittsfield, Mass., Feb. 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Miss Jennie Ryan, 21, was instantly killed and an unidentified man fatally hurt, and fifty others seriously injured near here today, when a car on the Boston & Albany street railway lines left the tracks on a high grade and was dashed into splinters. (United Frees Service.) Washington, D. C., Feb. 9 —There will be only one investigation into the high cost of living problem and this will be by the government. That was decided upon by the ways and means committee of the house today after going over the various resolutions, which have been presented, including one by the committee Itself. (United Press Service.) Chicago, Feb. 9 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—Believing that Danbury Hatters’ case is the one vital question for all union labor, the Chicago Federation of Labor today called a special meeting, which the sole order of business. The federal court judgment against the federation for $222,000 is a very important one. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C„ Feb. 9—John i Stewart, president of the New York State League of Republican Clubs, today conferred with President Taft concerning the celebration of the return to this land of Theodore Roosevelt, America’s greatest citizen, and only living ex-presiden. When he arrives here he is to be greeted by a national reception, the like of which was never before pulled off. Representatives from every state in the union will be in attendance. Mr. Taft believes that nothing should be arranged that will in any way take from his predecessor any of the glory due him.

A SHEEP LAW SUIT Draws Attention of Decatur Lawyers to St. Marys Township Today. A TRIAL BY JURY In Wash Kern’s Court —Ed Miller and William Alexander the Parties. The attention of two Decatur lawyers, a jury of St. Marys township s tried and true men, w and of that township's justice of the peace, Washington Kern, and a host of witnesses and auditors, centers this afternoon in the lawsuit resulting from a controversy between Ed Miller and William Alexander over the price of some sheep, which Alexander had taken from Miller in the settlement of a claim. Just what the trouble is seems to be a matter of great question, worthy of beingthreshed out only in a court and before a jury, and it is said that should the decision of this trial not prove satisfactory to the parties, it will be appealed to the circuit court. D. B. Erwin is attorney for the plaintiff, Ed Miller, and C. L. Walters for the defendant, Alexander. * o— John Everhart of Monroe was in the city today, making the trip in his new huckster wagon, which in fact is nothing short of an apartment house. It is complete in every way and Mr. Everhart will start tomorrow on his regular trip, in which he will cover a section of Adams county, surrounding Monroe. He has been in the business a number of years and has made good.

LEAVES THE LEADER STORE. Miss Nell Neaderhouser to Take Position at Linn Grove. Miss Nell Neaderhouser has resigned her position at the Leader department store of this city and will take a position as manager of the C. E. Slawson store of Linn Grove. Miss Neaderhouser has been taking a vacation from the local store for the past two weeks which she spent at her home in Linn Grove. She has been employed at the Leader store for nine years and auring that time has made many friends in the city and county. She has been a pleasant saleslady and accommodating, working for the interest of her employers and her patrons as well. The Slawson store at Linn Grove is a dry goods and general store and she will no doubt prove very efficient in her new place. The fact that her home Is at Linn Grove makes it more convenient for her also. The local store is sorry to loose her assistance, and as yet no one has been secured to take her place.—Bluffton Banner. o A VITAL QUESTION Was the Subject of the Rev. Spetnagel at Methodist Revival Last Night. TWO SOULS RESPOND Sought the Way of Salvation —Services This Evening as Usual. The Methodist revival progressell last evening in a very desirable way, the auditorium being completely filled with a very appreciative audience that drank in every word of the eloquent and timely sermon of the Rev. Richard Spetnagel, pastor of the Presbyterian church, who rejoiced in thus helping the Rev. Powell in his great work of saving souls. His subject was “What Will Ye Do With Jesus, called the Christ?” and two souls answering this heart-searching question, came forward, seeking the way of salvation. The music was a very help ful part of the service. Contrary to the report, the revival did not close Tuesday evening, and the pastor announces that the regular service will be held this evening, and extends a cordial invitation to all to attend. Rev. Powell will preach. ■o - ■ WILLSHIRE KNIGHTS COMING. Every day letters of acceptance by lodges of neighboring cities to the dedication of the Knights of Pythias new home in this city, which takes place February 17th, grows, and a large attendance is assured for this celebration. The latest acceptance was received from the Willshire lodge bringing the assurance that fifty members of that order would be here for the dedication.

— ■■■ ■ ■ TO RESIDE HERE John Stewart and Family of Chicago Will Make Home Here. ABOUT MARCH FIRST In Rebecca Steele Residence on Marshall Street—Formerly Lived Here. John Stewart, formerly of Chicago, who has been serving as linotype operator for the Democrat for the past two months has rented the Rebecca Steele residence, corner Fifth and Marshall streets, and will take possession about March Ist, at which time his wife and son, who have continued their residence in Chicago, will pack theif household goods and come to this city to make their home. Mr. Stewart and family are not strangers here, having lived here several years ago, when Mr. Stewart was engaged as operator for the Journal, going from here to Dayton, Ohio. The many friends whom they made during that time will welcome their return.

THE COURT NEWS Judge Merryman is Hearing an Important Case in Allen Circuit Court. — MADE NEW RULING Refuses to Allow Professional Jurors to Serve—Real Estate Transfers. Professional jurors cannot loaf around the courthouse waiting to be called for duty in the courts if a ruling made by Judge James T. Merryman of Decatur in the trial of Abraham Schallman today is observed by the other judges. One man was put in the box and an objection was made by Judge R. B. Dreiblebiss, who said the man had been summoned inside the building. He produced a recent law' on the subject and the judge field It good. Several men in waiting who had been summoned in the customary way from the corridors were not called as the rulin made it necessary for the sheriff to secure men from the business houses and the streets. Schallman Is charged with obtaining from Weil Brothers 2,000 muskrat skins and 432 mink hides on the representation that he had been authorized by Charles A. Stevens & Brothers of Chicago to make the purchase for them. He has been out on a bond of $2,000 since his arrest last April and late this afternoon no jury had been obtained. Assisting Prosecutor Albert E. Thomas in the case are Judge S. M. Hench of the local bar and Benjamin C. Bachrach of Chicago. Judge R. B. Dreibelbiss is chief counsel for the defense and associated with him are Judge Walter Olds and Joseph R. Burres of Chicago.—Fort Wayne Sentinel. Real estate transfers :C. A. Augspurger to Levi Babegger, 51 acres, Wabash tp., $2500; L. A. Sprunger et al. to Peter Habegger, lots 486, 483, $484 and 485, Berne, $500; Joseph Brunnegraff to George E. Steele et al., lots 1005 and 1006, Decatur, $200; George W. Ober et al. to Joseph Dewood, lots 175, 188 and 189, Geneva, SSO.

LOSS IS ADJUSTED ■ Insurance Men Settle the Loss Caused by Fire in the Martin Bulding. AMOUNT ABOUT $2,000 On the Building and Mr. Parrish’s Stock—Repair Work to Begin Soon. The loss caused by the fire at the Parrish restaurant a week ago has been adjusted and work on the repair of the building will begin at once. The adjuster on the stock was here Saturday evening and soon agreed on the loss with Mr. Panish, who was represented by H. L. Conter, who, by the way, is getting quite a reputation in that line of work in this section. The insurance on the stock was carried by the J. S. Peterson and Andrew Welfley agencies. The insurance on the building was settled yesterday, this line being carried by the Gallogly & Lower and the Peterson agencies. The total loss paid was about $2,000, Mr. Martin and Mr. Parrish each receiveing nearly SI,OOO, but this did not cover the loss of either. The building will be repaired as soon as possible and Mr. Parrish will again reopen his place of business, in which he has been very sucecssful and enjoys a splendid trade. SPECIAL LENTEN SERVICES. Rev. L. C. Hessert will conduct special lenten services at the German Reformed church this evening, beginning at 7:15, this being the observance of Ash Wednesday.

FRANK CRAWFORD DEAD. Word was received by relatives here this afternoon that Frank Crawford of this city had died this afternoon at East Haven asylum, where he was taken several months ago for treatment. The remains will be brought here for interment. The funeral arrangements and other details will be given in tomorrow’s issue. The deceased leaves a wife and family, two sisters and one brother. HE BOUGHT LAND Robert Perkins Purchased Eighty Acres in Rocky Ford District. WILL RETURN THERE Charles Peterson is Here Again and Will Try to Interest Others. Robert A. Perkins and Charles S. Peterson returned this morning from a week’s trip to LaJunta and Denver, Colo., w'here Mr. Perkins looked at some land owned by a company that is represented by Mr. Peterson. The former was so impressed with the land that he purchased eighty acres, one and a quarter miles from the courthouse i nth ecity of LaJunta. The land is under irrigation but unimproved and Mr. Perkins was fortunate in getting what he believes to be a bargain at $62.50 per acre. The land that he purchased is watered by the canal o fthe Otero irrigation district, a water system owned and controlled by the farmers themselves, in the same manner which a drainage system is operated in this county. The canal and laterals are constructed under a bonded indebtedness and are at all times under the control of the farmers themselves, Mr. Perkins stated:

“We left here last Tuesday evening over the Clover Leaf and arrived in LaJunta Thursday afternoon on the Santa Fe railroad. All the way out we had fine weather and all the time we were in Colorado we had fine sunshiny weather. In the afternoon of the day of our arrival, Mr. Peterson and I were taken out in a nautomobile and show nthe country to the west of LaJunta, known as the Rocky Ford district, where the farmers claim an enormous yield and profit from the raising of canteloupes, watermelons, alfalfa, and sugar beets, and where land sells at from S3OO an acre up. All the time we were insight of the big sugar factor at Swink and one at Rocky Ford. We visited the factory at Rocky Ford and although we did not get to see them make sugar from the beets, as they have finished the crop, we saw six thousand head of cattle feeding in the stock yards at the factory. These cattle are fed here on sugar beet pulp and turned out for market. After leaving here we rode along the fields and saw farmers plowing their fields (in February) with a common riding plow. We inspected the upper part of the canal and then returned to LaJunta for supper. Next morning we looked at the land for sale and I made a selection that I consider a bargain, and believe that I have made a good* buy. “I have talked to all the bankers in LaJunta and to other prominent people and I believe that the country has all in the way of climate, water, soil and the productiveness that is claimed for it. It is especially beneficial in a climatic way to cases of lung trouble and catarrh. I shall return to LaJunta about the first of March to put my land under cultivation and to fence it and to put up a few buildings. I will sow oats and alfalfa together, harvesting the oats this fall and having a good stand of alfalfa for the next season.” o Frank Schultz and George Bruhn ; were at Bluffton Tuesday evening and i while there attended a dance at the - Fairfield farm, which is about ten ! miles north of the city. They report a very pleasant time.

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LIEE IN BALANCE Mrs. Jane Butler Lying at Point of Death in Lutheran Hospital. WAS OPERATED ON For .Removal .of Tumor— Chances For Recovery Very Slight. A telephone message received at this office at 2 o’clock this afternoon from the Lutheran hospital. Fort Wayne, brings the message that the condition of Mrs. Jane Butler is slightly improved over that of Tuesday, but that her condition is very serious and but very slight hopes for her recovery are entertained. Word received today by anxious relatives from the Lutheran hospital, at Fort Wayne, is to the effect that Mrs. Jane Butler, who was operated upon at that place Tuesday morning for the removal of a tumor, is in a very serious condition, her life hanging in the balance, and there is a very slight chance for her recovery. The operation, which was performed Tuesday about 1 o’clock, and lasted an hour, was a very delicate one, performed by Dr. Duemling, surgeon, of Fort Wayne, assisted by Dr. J. M. Miller of this city, a brother-in-law of Mrs. Butler. The operation was a success from a medical standpoint, but owing to the seriousness of the case, her condition is most serious, and very slight encouragement is given the relatives. Her daughter, Miss Ethel Butler, and her sisters, Mrs. J. M. Miller, and Mrs. Homer Lower, of this city are with her at the hospital. Mrs. Butler is a widow of the late John Butler and one of the most highly esteemed and beloved ladies of Decatur. o INDIANA POSTMASTERS NAMED. Washington, D. C., Feb. 9—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Senator Beveridge has recommended that the following persons be appointed postmasters in Indiana towns and cities: Frankfort, Edward H. Stray; Ladoga, J. W. Lough (reappointed); Thorntown, Lewis Miller (reappointed); Angola, R. E. Willis; Auburn, Isaac Zent; Elkhart, C. M. Eisenbers (reappointed) ; Goshen, M. Z. Starr, and Kokomo, Will H. Arnette.

PROVER RESIGNS A. W. Prover One of Oldest Conductors in Service on Interurban RESIGNED TODAY Will Remove to Fort Wayne —Served Three and Half Years on Road. Amos W. Prover, one of the oldest conductors on the Fort Wayne & Springfield interurban, in the point of service, having been on the road since the opening, three and a half years ago, this morning tendered to the company his resignation, the same to take effect as soon as convenient to the service. Mr. Prover stated that he did not wish to make known his future course, but has in view an excellent position in Fort Wayne, to which place he will remove his family as soon as he finishes service here. Mr. Prover is a railroad man who has learned all the practical "ins and outs” of the road and has proven a valuable man to the interurban during his many years of work with them, and there will be many all along the line who will miss him. He and his family have resided here during his several years’ connection with the road and their host of friends and acquaintances, while they regret, seeing them leavf? will ’Join in wishing them the best of success in their new home, which in fact will not be new, as they formerly lived in Fort Wayne before coming to this city.