Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 50, Decatur, Adams County, 28 February 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 50.

MR. PONTIUS DEAD Well Known Man Died at 8 O’Clock This Morning Near Geneva. MR. HARTMAN IS ILL Joseph Rich Got Rid of a Life Sized Tape Worm—Other News From Geneva. Geneva, Ind., Feb. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat)—Slyvester Pontius, one of the best known men of southern Adams county, and who had many friends all over this section, died at his home near here at 8 o'clock this morning after an illness of several months with cancer of the stomach and liver. Some weeks ago he became 111 and immediately consulted physicians here, at Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, and finally went to a sanitarium at Rochester, Minn., where an attempt to operate was made but it was found that his illness was beyond the aid of human hands. He came here about two weeks ago, knowing full well that his days were numbered and since that time has sunk gradually with each day. He completed funeral arrangements and for the distribution of his property several days ago. He celebrated his fifty-fifth anniversary last Thanksgiving day, and is survived by the wife and several children, brothers and other relatives. The funeral arrangements will be announced Tuesday. George Hartman, the venerable dry goods merchant, was in Indianapolis last week and returned again today to take treatment for cancer, from which disease he has been suffering for nearly a year, and from which he seems to experience difficulty in effecting a permanent cure. It is hoped by his many friends here that he will be permanently cured as he is prominent in the business circles of Geneva. S. Cook, a resident of Geneva, a man aged sixty-five, is at present cutting his third set of teeth. Your correspondent has heard of this freak in nature, but this is the first case which ever came under his personal observation. A talk with Mr. Cook will convince you of the truth of this statement. Joseph Rich of Railroad street in this town, has been in poor health for more than a year and a consultation with Dr. Price gave him the first intimation that he was suffering from a tape worm. Proper treatment was prescribed and a few days ago Mr. Rich was relieved of a tape worm, measuring forty-eight feet in length. The doctor now has the tape worm snuggly bottled and it may be seen at his office, where it will bother Mr. Rich no longer. N. E. Blosser of Route 2 was a business visitor in Geneva Saturday. In order to keep posted on the current events he is now a daily reader of the Democrat. Hiram Groves of Route 4 was in Geneva Saturday. He is one of the pioneer residents of Wabash township and one of our substantial farmers. Isaac Teeple of Route 2 was loading hogs at the stockyards here Friday. Ike has been in the business many years and ships from one to three car 1 loads of stock from here each week. The farmers and business men here all know Ike.

William A. Pratt wil hold a public sale of his household goods on March sth, preparatory to moving to California about March 15th. Jacob R. Martz of Route 2 was called to Monroe Saturday morning on account of the serious illness ol his brother, James, who died at 1:30 that afternoon. W. V. Buckmaster of Route 5 made his regular trip to Geneva Monday morning. Two of his children atend the Geneva high school and Vance brings them in on Monday morning and then calls for them on Friday. , iS - •.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

GETTING READY FOR TRIAL. Attorneys Taking Depositions in Distant Cities. The scenes in the Krauss case today are shifted to cities of two states, both far removed from the surroundings amid which its first setting was staged, and, before activities are once more centered here, attorneys, interested in the celebrated suit, will have carried their operations half way across the continent. Saturday depositions of important witnesses were taken at Kansas City, Mo., and Fort Wayne, Ind. Monday depositions will be taken by wlnesses in Fort Smith, Ark., and Thursday the written testimony of a New York City resident will be taken. The evidence of other witnesses, who are not now residents of this or adjoining counties and who, under the law, cannot be compelled to attend the trial in person, will be examined before a notary, and their testimony taken in writing by the attorneys for one side or the other. —Hartford Cty News.

HE PAID DEFICIT J. F. Mann Accepts Statement of Expert Account-\ and Settled. SOME INDIANA NEWS Horse Thieves Plead Guilty —Deleware County Man Swept to His Death. (United Press Service.) Muncie, Ind., Feb. 28 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —As the result of the muddled condition in which the finances were left of the incorporated suburban town, Riverside, wnen J. Frank Mann, a well known attorney, quit the office of town clerk and treasurer, he has just paid into the treasury the sum of $427.95. The expert accountant, who went over his books, says they were kept poorly and that there is yet concerning them that has not been explained. The investigation covered only two years, while Mann was in office seven and onehalf years. Mann says the discrepency was not Intentional. (United Press Service.) Marion, Ind., Feb. 28 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Crarles Ferguson and Harry Imel, two of the nine men arrested a month ago for stealing horses, appeared in circuit court here this morning and plead guilty to the charge of stealing a horse valued at S2OO. They have not been sentenced yet. (United Press Service.) Muncie, Ind., Feb. 28—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Jesse Anderson, aged twenty-five, was swept to his death in the cold waters of a swollen creek a few miles from here some time Sunday night. He as employed on the farm of County Auditor Joseph Davis and had borrowed a horse and rig from him with which to drive to the home of his sweetheart.- While returning from there he drove into the stream and was swept to his death. The body has not been recovered, but the dead horse and buggy were found in the creek. Two weeks ago Anderson was driving across the interurban tracks in this city and his rig was struck by a car, killing his horse and demolishing the rig. (United Press Service.) Bluffton, Ind., Feb. 28—(Special to Dally Democrat) —The local option election is on in Wells county today. Everything is quiet so far as has been learned and only a fair sized vote is being cast. It is the general opinion here that the election will be a victory for the “diys” of about 700. o PLAGUES CfF EGYPT. The deliverance of the Hebrews will be the feature film at the Crystal theater tonight. This is a beautiful Bible story and should be seen by every man, woman and child in the city. This film is very appropriate to the lenten season now at hand and you should not fall to be present tonight. Other high class pictures will also be shown and the patrons of this ever popular house will be 'assured of an Instructive as well as entertaining program. Don’t fail to attend tonight.

Decatur, Indiana. Monday Evening, February 28, 1910.

GREAT DIFFICULTY Attended Effort to Institute Decatur Phi Delta Kappa Chapter. AGAIN WEDNESDAY Automobile Went “Dead” and Paraphernalia Was Stuck on Road. It is to be hoped that the institution of the Decatur Phi Delta Kappa chapter this Wednesday evening will be more successful than the effort made last Wednesday night, due to an accident to the automobile of Chris Seabold of Bluffton, in which the paraphernalia of the Bluffton team, which was to do the work, 'was sent here. The Clover Leaf train due at Bluffton at 7:30 was said to be an hour late an dthe national president, Frank McDowell, of the Phi Delta Kappas and three other members, Joe Simons, Maridh Reiff and Carl Helms, chartered the Seabold automobile, intending to leave Bluffton at 7:30 with the paraphernalia that they might arrive at Decatur earlier than if they had taken the train. When about two and one-half miles from Cralgville and about a mile from the home of Joe Pease, a brother-in-law of Mr. Seabold, the automobile went “dead,’’ due it is thought to the pump which caused circulation of water in the coils freezing up. The auto could not be made to move of its own volition and the five occupants got out and pushed it a half mile to the Pease home ,and then all started on the double-quick for Craigville to try to catch the belated train. They made about half the distance when they heard the train whistle and saw it rush through the town. Then they again turned around and walked to the Pease home and telephoned for a hack from Seabold’s barn to go out after them. They arrived in Bluffton at 12:30. In the meantime seven other boys, “Irish’’ Evans, Harold Clark, Harry Clark, “Ki” Burgan, Hugh Russell, Frank McFarren and Harold Tribolet had gone over an the train but not having any paraphernalia or proper officers they could not give the work and returned on the 10:40 train, and wondered and worried about their four mining comrades until they learned of the accident.

FUNERAL TUESDAY James Martz, Well Known Monroe Township Man, Will be Laid to Rest IN BERNE CEMETERY Funeral From Pleasant Valley Church Near Monroe —Rev. Hollingsworth. The funeral services for James Martz, the well known Monroe township resident, whose death as announced in Saturday's paper, occurred Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home of his mother, a mile south of Monroe, will be held Tuesday morning at 9:30 o’clock from the Pleasant Valley church, the Rev. Isaac Hollingsworth of Lynn officiating. Burial will take place in the Berne M. R. E. cemetery. Mr. Martz had been ailing for about a year and a half, with cancerous affection, which caused his death. He was born April 12, 1861, and at death had reached the age of forty-eight years, ten months and fourteen days. He Was the son of Jacob and Susan Martz. His wife, Ida Martz, preceded him in death a number of years and he leaves no children. —o Funeral services today. The funeral of Edna, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Chronister, was held this morning at 10 o’clock from the Evangelical church, the service being conducted by the Rev. D. O. Wise. Quite a large number of relatives and friends were in. attendance. The little one was laid to rest In the Salem cemetery.

LIBKE TO PLAY IN DECATUR, Recital Will be Given in Library Hall Friday Evening. A piano recital will be given by Frederic Libky in the library hall Friday evening, March 4th. Mr. Libke is connected with the Indiank College of Music at Marion, Ind., and also the professor of music at the Marion Normal College. This will undoubtedly be an interesting and enjoyable recital, as Mr. Libke is rapidly becoming one of the best pianists in Indiana. It is very interesting on note that this clever pianist takes pride in the fact that his musical education was secured in this country alone. He claims the advantages for music in this country are equal to those of Europe. Mr. Libke is familiar with the technical methods of acknowledged masters and favored instructors of the pianoforte and adopts freely from any and all sources, that which, together with his own experience, makes the best results with pupils of various temperament and ability. Predgistous finds no place in his estimate of technical values. WEST WARD LEADS With School Attendnce of Ninety-Eight and Four Tents Per Cent. FOR THE MONTH Report of Superintendent E. E. Rice Shows Month to Have Been Good. The monthly report of E. E. Rice, superintendent of the city schools, shows that the west ward leads the others this month in the matter of attendance, the per cent being 98.4, with the fifth and sixth grades having the highest, 99.9, a credit that is certainly a wonderful one. The other schools’ per cent of attendance is as follows: North ward, 96.8; South ward, 97.3; central, 96; high school, 95.5. The total membership of all the city public schools numbers 393 boys and 366 girls, of which number 532 were not absent during the month. During this time 163 visitors encouraged the pupils, teachers and others connected therewith, with the attendance. The membership according to wards is: North ward, 74 boys, 68 girls; 100 not absent during the month; West ward, 78 boys, 54 girls; 107 not absent; South ward, 84 boys, 78 girls; 105 not absent; Central, 102 boys, 92 girls; 133 not absent; high school, 59 boys, 73 girls; 87 not absent. o —■ - * PROF. GILPIN AND WIFE HERE. Z " Will Give Exhibitions of Their Wonderful Hypnotic Power.

The Gilpins’ Hypnotic Comedy company will appear at the Bosse theater all this week with a complete change of program each evening, no two performances being alike. They come highly recommended from neighboring cities where they have been playing and giving satisfaction in their marvelous demonstrations of hypnotism and mental telepathy. Mr. and Mrs. Gilpin are classed as superior to all other operators in mental telepathy and those that attend will no doubt be convinced and leave the house fully appreciating the opportunity offered to see them. Mrs. Gilpin is the foremose lady hypnotist before the American public today and her charming personality and costly costumes are well worth the price of admission. You will see many new and novel features in this newly developed science of hypnotism and telepathy; performances that are refined, instructive and up-to-date in all details. The young man who was put to sleep over the long distance telephone Saturday night in Teep'e, Brandyberry & Peterson’s window will be awakened at the theater tonight at 8:30 sharp by Professor Gilpin. Tomorrow morning a subject will be placed at a piano in the Yager Bros. & Reinking store and will play that piano all day, till 7:30 p. m., when he will be taken to the theater, where he will continue until 8:30 and be awakened by Professor Gilpen. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krick are the proud parents of a new baby boy.

THE COURT NEWS Injunction Case Against the City of Decatur Dismissed This Morning. COST OF PLAINTIFFF New Partition Case Filed — A Number of Cases Were Set Down for Trial. Peterson & Moran, attorneys, filed a new case entitled Amos and Edgar Lewton vs. Carrie D. Lewton et al., for partition of real estate. Roy B. Lewis vs. Catherine Lewis, administratrix, claim, $1,166.40, set for Wednesday, March 15th. The case of Frank Burn#- vs. City of Decatur et al., the injunction which prevented the city from contracting with the G. R. & I. railroad company for the construction of a switch to the waterworks plant, was dismissed at the costs of the plaintiff. Permission to withdraw the papers was granted. S. J. Laman et al vs. Nicholas Wagner, note, $75.00, demurrer overruled. Abraham Brown vs. Fred Schafer, for breach of warrant, demand, $350, set for trial on Wednesday, March 16th. E. Woods vs. Frederick Busic, suit on account, demand $l5O, rule to answer made absolute within five days. Dr. Schoop Medical company vs. Morton B. Stout, suit on account, from Wells county, set for trial March 17th. o—— ————— MANY ATTENDED FUNERAL. Os Mrs. Martha Schleicher at Fort Wayne Today. Many relatives from this county attended the funeral of Mrs. Martha Schleicher, which was held at Fort Wayne this afternoon. Those who went from here were: Will Bleeke, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bentz, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shameroh, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bleeke, Clamer Fuelling, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grote, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reinking, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bleek, Mrs. Carrie Reinking and daughter, Hilda.

REV. ARRICK HERE Able Pastor From Kendallville Will Conduct Services at Presbyterian. EVERY ONE INVITED Services Will Continue During the Week—Meetings Were Good Sunday. The services at the Presbyterian church will continue during the week and the pastor is desirous of making them the best in the history of the church. During the next five evenings those who attend will have the opportunity of hearing splendid sermons by pastors from other cities. Rev. A. Judson Arrick of Kendallville has written that he will be here for this evening. He will preach tonight and Tuesday evening. He has been eminently successful in his pastorate and comes with a wide experience. The people of the congregation cannot afford to miss hearing him. The pastor asks that all turn out and fill the auditorium. Go and take your friends. The services on Sunday were largely attended and the pastor delivered two eloqunt sermons that were much appreciated. The meetings which have been in progress just a week have created considerable Interest and it is hoped that the present week will continue so, as the men who will address the congregation each evening are most capable.

TROUBLE AND EXPENSE. For Erie to Secure Conviction of Coal Thieves. Robert Touissant, captain of the Erie police, related a tale this morning that shows the difficulty sometimes experienced in bringing a man to justice. Samuel Bailor and two Baker brothers were arrested February 15, 1908, for stealing coal from the Decatur yards. The Baker boys were sent to Plainfield, but Bailor jumped his ball. This was in April. He was recaptured in May and broke jail in June. He retained his freedom for some length of time, but was finally captured the first of February, 1910. He was tried before a judge of the circuit court and a jury. After twenty-four hours and fifty minutes of deliberation the jury brought in the verdict of guilty. He was fined one dollar and costs and given a fiveday jail sentence. —Huntington Herald. MADEAGOOD HAUL “George Miller the Virginian” Planned Very Well His Get-Away. CLOTHING AND RAZOR Are Also Missing From the . Sherry Home—Officials Have Not Found Him. Officials have not yet received any word of the apprehension of “George Miller, the Virginian,’’ who has not been seen since Friday afternoon, when he sold a horse belonging to his employer, John Sherry, of near Magley and skipped out without turning over the $l5O, the money he received for the animal. It seems that Miller, who was a stranger here and had been working at tne Sherry home for only two weeks, had carefully planned his get-away, believing that one should prepare for want in time of plenty. For when Mr. Sherry returned home and the premises were carefully looked over it was found that a razor, a suit of clothes and a pair of shoes, which erstwhile had their abiding place there, belonging to various members of the family, were missing, and it is supposed that they went the way of the missing “George.”

JOHN RUNYON’S HEAVY MAIL. The Boys Sent Him All Kinds of Postal Cards Last Week. • John Runyon, one of the well known residents of Jefferson township, has long believed that of all the silly and foolish and useless fads that are so numerous in this country, the one of sending out postal cards of various kinds, the. limit. Os course this sentiment of John’s became more or less generally known and when he had a birthday on February 24th he was very much surprised to find exactly ninety-five postals, comic, scenic and all sorts. At that we believe he did enjoy the sensation a little. o— GOODS WERE LOADED. Chicago Representatives Ship Goods Secured at Van Camp Sale. Representatives of the Chicago House Wrecking company were quite busy today loading the several thousands of dollars worth of machines, engines and other property of the Van Camp foundry and machine shop purchased last week at the sale of the personal property of the estate, which will be added to the large stock carried by this house. SERVICES AT BAPTIST CHURCH. State Evangelist Richard Will Preach Again Tonight. The services conducted by Baptist State Evangelist Richard at the Baptist church in this city Sunday were attended by quite large audiences, the services proving of much Interest and profit. The Rev. Richard will preach at the church again this evening and all are invited to attend.

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OLIVER RESIGNS Manager of Monroe Hay and I Grain Company Has Left That Concern. REMAIN AT MONROE Production of Home Talent at Monroe Was a Very Successful One. Monroe, Ind., Feb. 28 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The citizens in and about Monroe were greatly surprised to hear of the resignation of M. L. Oliver, manager of the Monroe, Hay, Grain & Milling company, a position which he has held since the beginning of the elevator at this place. Mr. Oliver was untiring and energetic in the upbuilding of the plant and has brought the same to the standard t<? which it has attained. While we regret to hear of his resigning, yet we are pleased to know that he will still be among us and devote all his time and attention to the buying and shipping of hay from this point. Miss Lilly Uhrlck of Newark, Ohio, and John Hahnert of Napoleon, Ohio, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hahnert of this place a few days last week. Mrs. Joe Hahnert entertained a number of invited friends at dinner on Wednesday, and Mrs. Sarah Everhart entertained in honor of the above named guests on* Thursday. About thirty-four were present and a most enjoyable times was had. The two afternoons were taken up in conversation and renewing old acquaintances. Several Decatur young people w’ere in Monroe last Friday evening attending the home talent play, which was given by the Monroe Dramatic company. Several members of the Modern Woodmen lodge, including the team, went to Willshire, Ohio, last Wednesday evening to take part in the initiation of a large class taken in at that place. The Monroe team did the work and it is said did the job admirably and were up to the standard in their line of work. The boys returned home early Thursday morning and were loud in their praise as to the kind treatment they received at the hands of the Ohio boys, and claim the banquet served to them was one of the finest they ever sat down to.

The production of “Little Buckshot” which was staged at the M.W.A. hall here on Friday and Saturday nights by the young people of this place, was far above the average, and being one of the best western melodramas written. The uieuioers of the company were well trained in their parts under the management of Lawrence (Deacon) Lobenstine, who was untiring in his efforts in making the play a success. Each and every member rendered his and her part in a manner which was a credit to them, and their pianist, Miss Anna Smith, is also entitled to a share of the praise. The songs rendered by Mr. Lobenstine between acts were catchy and up-to-date, and were loudly applauded. The house was well filled each evening by an enthusiastic and interested audience, which showed their appreciation and approval toward the members of the home talent company. Mrs. R. O. Johnson, son and mother, Mrs. Browrand, of Kendallville arrived Saturday and were the guests of relatives and friends over Sunday. J. Fred Mayer of Winchester spent Sunday with his parents here. Gert Reynolds of Decatur transacted business here between trains Saturday afternoon. George Teeple of Decatur was calling on relatives here Saturday, returning home on the afternoon train. James Martz, aged about fifty years, who has been suffering for some time, died at his home two and vne-ha'f miles southwest of this place, at 1:30 Saturday afternoon. Mr. Martz was well known and his death came as a relief from that dreaded disease, cancer. Funeral will be held Tuesday from the Valley church.