Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 82, Decatur, Adams County, 6 April 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 82.

DISASTROUS FIRE Two Barns With Contents on I. W. Smith Farm Totally Destroyed. THREE HORSES LOST I Also Large Amount of Hay and Machinery—Loss Between $2500 and S3OOO. A fire, discovered Tuesday night shortly before 11:30 o'clock on the farm of Joseph W. Smith, four miles southeast of the city on the river road destroyed the two large barns, with nearly all of their contents. The place is attended to by Mr. Smith's son, Sam W. Smith, and the fire was discovered by Mrs. Smith's mother, Mrs. Weldon, who saw the light from her room and called the other occupants of the house, who did what they could. The blaze had gained such a headway that very little time was left in which to save much. Five head of horses were In the barn at the time and they succeeded in getting two of them out, but the other three were burned to ashes. A calf was also gotten out, but all the hay and machinery was destroyed. Mr. Smith was quite badly burned about the hands and face in trying to get out some sheep that were near the barn. The origin of the fire is a mystery and no one is able to’ state how it caught, as everything was safe when the family retired for the night. The alarm was sounded to the neighbors shortly after being discovered and the responded quickly and did all they could. Mr. Smith figures his loss somewhere between $2500 and S3OOO. He carried some insurance, but whether or not it will cover the loss Is not known. The barns will be rebuilt by Mr. Smith sometime this summer as soon as things can be straightened out again. IN BAD CONDITION Andrew J. Teeple, One of City’s Oldest Residents, is Very Sick. BRIGHT’S DISEASE I ■ ■ III* At Home of Son—A Slight Chances for His Recovery. Andrew J. Teeple, one of the oldest residents of the city, and a veteran of the Civil war, is lying in a very critical condition at the home of his son, Charles, on North Second street. Mr. Teeple has been ailing for many months with Bright’s disease, and during the last four or five days has become much worse. He has been bedfast for several days and there are very slight chances for his ultimate recovery. Mr. Teeple is seventy-four years old, and his extreme age will prove a serious handicap in the battle against the disease. Mr. Teeple 's one of the best known men in the city and the news of his serious sickness will be received with much sorrow by the many friends of his. . —o CONGREGATION MEETS TONIGHT Presbyterians Will Hold Annual Session at the Church Tonight. The members of the Presbyterian church will hold their congregational meeting at the church this evening and it is the earnest desire of the pastor and officers that all membeis be present who can possibly do so. This is an annual affair, at which time reports of all departments of the church work and of the officials are heard. The work of the past year will be reviewed and plans made tor the ensuing year, that it may be better and busier than ever. The officers will be elected, including elders and trustees, and there will be much to talk over.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

PLEASED AGAIN. The Whitney Musical Comedy Company Entertains Audience. A much larger audience was in at ' tendance Tuesday evening to witness "The Star of Zanzabar,” given by the Whitney Musical Comedy companv, and all were pleased with the evening's entertainment. The dornedy was a laugh from start to finish, every member proving a star. A number of piano selection were given by ’ one of the number and was much appreciated. This evening will be their last appearance here, when the bill will be "The exPresident of Liberia,’’ and It promises to be the best of the three. It is one that is full of comedy, along with many other stunts that are bound to please. Don’t fail to purchase your tickets and be present this evening. Prices, twenty and thirty cents. o • COUNCIL SESSION Routine Affairs Were Disposed of—Councilman Hale Presided. MANY BILLS ALLOWED II i Sidewalk and Street Petitions Were Taken Care of Regularly. The city council held a regular session Tuesday evening. Mayor Teeple was absent and Mr. Hale presided. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. A petition for repairs on a sidewalk on Grant street was granted and the clerk ordered to issue notices. Petitions for the Russell street sidewalk and for the repairs of the Russell and Winchester street repairs were referred to the street committee. The clerk was ordered to call the attention of the G. R. & I. railhoad company to the order for a watchman at Jefferson street. The reports of the mayor, clerk and street commissioner were referred to the finance committee. That committee reported favorably on the report of W. J. Archbold, city treasurer, for the month of February. They also reported that they had sold the old boiler for slls. The following bills were allowed: Clover Leaf Ry. Co. $104.65 Clum Baker 50 Glen Alum Fuel Co 39.81 Henry Peters 8.60 C. & E. Ry. Co 244.91 M. J. Mylott pay roll 244.25 | Snow Bros 20.00 L. Hammond pay roll 55.56 Wells-Fargo Co 2.68 ' Clover Leaf 55.45 H. Harruff 10.00 ' Julius Brite 171-15 Frank Peterson 50.00 . S. Melchi 50.00 R. Gilpen ....(. 4.49 1 Waterworks pay roll 63.73 ’ J. G. Smith , 45.00 > National Coal Co 116.89 • D. F. Teeple 3.98 I G. F. Kintz 28.00 i John Woodruff 16.50 i C. W. Bohnke 8.75 > E. Whitright 5.25 - Decatur Founrdy 10.65 - Sunday Creek Coal Co 467.22 Geo. Henneford 75 Tlbbols Coal Co 33.94 ’ Union Coal Co 16.85 Liberty Mfg. Co 2.14 Sauters Coal Co •• • 38.50 Ft. Wayne Electric Co 33.93 G. R. & I- Ry- Co 438.11 C. U. Dorwin pay roll 249.17 1 William Geary 10.00 1 DR. BEAVERS TAKES TRIP. ? Dr. Beavers left Tuesday evening ou 3 a business trip through the southwest, ' including Missouri, Arkansas and e Texas. He will be gone a week ,ten B days or possibly two weeks, though e the time will depend upon the length r required for the transaction of the business. On his return trip he exl- pects to call on Dr. Coverdale, who s Is spending the winter with his son at h Marion, Arkansas, and will also visit other friends in that vicinity. "

Decatur, Indiana. Wednesday Evening, April 6, 1910.

MRS. LINCOLN DEAD Passed Away at Ft. Wayne Home This Morning at Eight O’clock. HAD BEEN LONG Was Sister of J. A. Smith and Mrs. S. Helm—Bom and Reared Here. J. A. Smith this morning received message from Fort Wayne asking him to come at once, that his sister, Mrs. Rosa Lincoln, was dying. Before he could leave, however, another message came stating that she had passed away at 8 o’clock. Mrs. Lincoln had been sick for many months with consumption, and her death has been expected for some time. She was born sixty-one years ago in this county, five miles east of this city, on what is now the John Helm farm. She was the daughter of John and Sarah Smith, and grew to young womanhood here and was married to George W. Lincoln, after which they went to Fort Wayne, where they have made their home since. She has often visited here and is known by many of this county. Her husband died only two years ago. She leaves three daughters —Nora, at home; Mrs. Frank Cramer of this city, and Mrs. Tolston of Crestline, Ohio. Mrs. Samuel Helm of this county, who is a sister, left on the 8:30 interurban car this morning, having received an earlier message that her sister was dying, and did not learn until she reached Fort Wayne that- she had passed away. J. A. Smith of this city and Isaiah Smith of Kansas are her two brothers who survive. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. tafFisdisgusted ■ With Indiana Republicans and He Will Not Visit Us in May. WON’T TALK MUCH Representatives in Washington Discuss the Recent Convention. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., April 6—(Special to Daily Democrat) —President Taft's determination to Ibave the troubled situation of the Indiana republicans alone became apparent today when it was declared that the president would not be able to visit Indianapolis, when he travels west early in May. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., April 6—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The white house today had nothing to say in regard to the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill as expressed by Senator Beveridge before the Indiana convention Tuesday. Hi sspeech has caused considerable comment in Washington today. It is possible that Taft will not bother with the Indiana affair, although he desired an endorsement. The regulare are declaring the insurgency vs the platform and the insurgents and progressives are more than satisfied. “The platform Is to be especially recommended for Its demand for a real tariff commission and we believe we shall be able to pass a law creating such a commission,” said Senator Clapp of Minnesota today. Indiana democrats in Washington today declare the Beveridge platform means success for the democrats In the fall campaign. “I predict the next legislature will be democratic” said Rep--1 resentative Cullop of the Second Indiana district. "The platform of the i republican convention on the subject ; of tariff repudiates that party since ; its beginning. No republican can support that platform.”

MORTGAGE FILED AT PORTLAND. Interurban Company Getting Busy Down the Line. The proposed extension of the Fort Wayne & Springfield Traction company's line from Decatur to this city, placing us in direct traction touch with Fort Wayne, now seems an assured fact instead of the vague dream of the past three or four years. The fact that the Fledderjohann Interests have the money and mean business Is doubly assured by the filing of a $>,000,000 mortgage In the county recorder's office late Monday afternoon by the Cleveland Trust company of Cleveland, Ohio.* This mortgage, while talking in good, big, round numbers, is quite volumninous in point of description as it covers some thirty-five pages of typewritten paper and carries with It a recording fee of sll, and Is filed to secure 2,000 twenty-year, five per cent bonds of SSOO each. —Portland Sun. JOINS BENEDICTS Wedding of Leo Smith and Mrs. Jeanette Krider of Churubusco. PERFORMED TUESDAY By Father King—Wedding Dinner Follows—Made Trip to Toledo. The many friends of Leo Smith will receive with pleasure the announcement that he has joined the ranks of the benedicts, his bride being Mrs. Jeanette Krider, a well known young lady of near Churubusco. The wedding was solemnized Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock at the parsonage at Churubusco by Father King, the attendants of the couple being his brother, Albine, and Miss Clara Fulk, a friend of thp bride, The j riifg ceremony was used and was very beautiful and impressive. After the wedding a dinner was served at the bride’s home. Among those in attendance from this city were the groom’s sister, Mrs. Charles Christen, and his brother, Albine Smith. The bride wore a neat traveling suit, which was also her going away gown, the couple taking a short wedding trip to Toledo. They will make their home in Churubusco, where they have a home already furnished. A SPELLING BEE Who is Best Speller in Decatur Will Be Decided at Spelling School OF G. A. R. AND W. R. C. ! Given Friday Evening—C. T. Rainier and Robert Patterson Captains. > “Who is the best speller in Decai tur?” This question will be decided at the “spelling school” to be held by the G. A. R. and the W. R. C. at their hall next Friday evening at 7:30 , o’clock. Come and win the prize. , Comrades C. T. Rainier and Robert Patterson are the captains and will , chose the sides for the spelling bee. ( This feature of the entertainment will begin promptly at 8 o’clock and the time prior to this being devoted to I songs and other social entertainment. A special invitation is extended to ’ high school and other students of the ' city schools. An admission fee of five cents will be charged. i o Donald Woodmancy of Pittsburg Is I here the guest of Miss Margaret Cum- . mings, who is making her home with ■ Mrs. S. J. Laman. The engagement -of this couple will likely be announc- > ed soon. Miss Cummings formerly t lived in Ada, Ohio. She is a graduate > of the art department of the univer- - sity there and the beet wishes of her many friends here will follow her.

WOMAN’S LEAGUE True Chapter is Growing— Every Woman is Invited to Join. WHAT THIS MEANS The Ladies Working Hard For Local Chapter House ' and Rest Room. True Chapter of the American Woman's League has for its territory, Adams county and it is the wish at this time to bring before the citizens of the towns and county at large that the interest of the whole territory should be in the securing of a suitable building site on which to erect a “Woman’s Building,” which we may now have. The chapter has seventeen full paid members, with several more nearly so. Every woman on the county should and can have an interest in it. We take this means to ask every one to come to the front with ready will and help in this movement, not only to be onlookers, but join the League and help yourselves, as the League is willing to help you. Such a stupendous work for humanity has never been known before. This is woman’s opportunity and is of such value that orphans need not be left destitute and all may be educated in every branch at home, music, painting, sculpture, moulding, drama, journalism, shorthand and all things taught in a business school, engineering schools, agricultural, dressmaking, civil service, everything both academic and professional. All required of us is a suitable lot, which, with the building completely equipped for use, is now accessible and and untaxable to the chapter, but all expenses of every kind are assumed by the national trustee. STARTS IN EARNEST H ■ i. ■ . •T Many in Attendance at the North Indiana Methodist Conference Today. BISHOP CRANSTON Presides—Gave Address — Old People’s Home Dedicated Thursday. QI U. Bluffton, Ind., April 6—(Spcial to Daily Dmocrat)—The North Indiana conference opened as per program this morning promptly at 9 o’clock, by the singing of the conference song which has been composed and printed by T. C. Neal of Marlon. Then came prayer by Rev. Diefenbach of the local Reformed' church, followed by an address of welcome on behalf of the ministers by Rev. Brand of the Presbyterian church. R. S. Brand made a welcome address on behalf of the local church, followed by Bishop Cranston’s on the part of the visiting . ministers. The bishop made quite a I good impression by his wit and strong words. He dwelt at length on the controversy between the Methodist church and the Church of Rome and I gave a five hundred-word reply to Arch-Bishop Ireland’s statement to the local church this morning. He I says he has no war with the Catholic church but he seriously objects to i the criticism of the authorities at Rome. After the address the remain- ( der of the morning hours was consumed in the communion service and , in hearing of reports. Temperance anniversary is being held this afternoon with an address by Rev. Parr. Up till noon today only about twothirds of the ministers of the conference had arrived, but they are coming in rapidly this afternoon. At noon Thursday the scene changes to Warren, where in the afternoon the . dedicatory services of the Old Peo- ■ pie’s Home will take place. Both Bishop McDowell and Bishop Crans- ■ ton will make addresses on that oc- ■ caslon. Bishop Cranston, who presides at

the session, arrived Tuesday from Maysville, Ky., and called a meeting of his cabinet, the superintendents of the six districts, that he might learn the condition of each district. In each district. In the afternoon there was an examination of young ministers and in the evening Rev. A. W. Leonard of Cincinnati, gave an address la the absence of Alfred Craig of Columbus, Ohio, who was pdevented from coming by the Illness of his daughter. GEO. L. SAUNDERS. o PLANS DRAWN FOR MAYER HOME Mann & Christen are drawing the plans for the new $3,000 brick home to be built by Henry Mayer on North Second street, between the Patterson and Peoples residences. The home will have eight rooms, bath, heating plant, and all modern conveniences. Stakes for the foundation have already been set, and work begun on the digging of the sewer. The excavation for the cellar will probably be begun next week. TALKING IT OVER What Was Done at the Republican State Convention Tuesday. THE ENTIRE TICKET Judge Roby is Defeated— Prof. Ferrell Named For Superintendent. Indianapolis, Ind., April 6 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—The one-day Beveridge convention is over and the boys have gone to their homes where they will talk over the doing of Tuesday. About half of them are enthusiastically in favor of everything, while the other half are growling. The convention, summed up, resulted In several things that will be talked about in the coming campaign. First, the Payne-Aldrich bill was ignored; the local option law was also passed up; Beveridge was completely indorsed; Judge Roby was defeated for the nomination for judge of the supreme court on the grounds that he had failed to pay a campaign assessment. These are the chief topics of conversation among the g. o. p. leaders. The entire ticket, as chosen Tuesday, is as follows: Secretary of State —Otis E. Gulley, Danville. Auditor of State —John Reed, Muncie. Clerk of, Supreme Court—Edward V. Fitzpatrick, Portland. State Geologist—W. S. Blatchlev, Indianapolis. State Statistician —J. L. Peetz, Kokomo. Judge of Supreme Court, Second > District—Oscar Montgomery, Seyi mour. t Judge of Supremo Court, Third District —Robert M. Miller, Franklin. ’ Judges Appellate Court, First Dis- ’ trict —Ward H. Watson, Charleston. ■ Cassius C. Hadley, Indianapolis. 1 Treasurer of State —Jonce Mony- ■ han, Orleans. i Atorney General —Finley P. Mount, t Crawfordsville. ’ Superintendent of Public Instrucl tion—Samuel C. Farrell, Shelbyville, r > ARE LOOKING FOR THE COMET. • Many local people are now crawling 1 out from under the warm covers each • morning at about 4 o'clock and ■ breaking for the eastern outskirts of t the city in hopes of being the first to 1 get a glimpse of Halley’s comet. So > far no local star-gazer has reported > the location of the comet, which at > the present time is said to be travel- • ing at the rate of 1,665 miles a min--1 ute. Astronomers say that there ■ should be no difficulty In seeing the comet with the naked eye, low in the east just before break of day, with the opportunity dally improving. It is supposed to appear about forty minutes before sunrise and remains visible until the sun’s rays obliterates it from view. —o BABY BOY. A big baby boy was born this morn 1 ing to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meyen ' In the north part of the city. All ar< - doing well and happiness reigns h 1 the household. 1- o :- Mrs. A. A. Butler is at Fort Wayni assisting in the caring of Mrs. Jessi Butler and daughter, Bernice, win t are sick with the measles.

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THE COURT NEWS Special Judge Moran Renders Judgment in the Albert Knavel Case. A QUIET TITLE CASE Was Heard This Morning— Two New Cases Were Filed in Court. D. E. Smith has filed a new case entitled C. M. Andrews vs. Joseph Pfeiffer et al., quiet title. Heller, Sutton & Heller filed a new suit, Fort Wayne Foundry and Machine Co. vs. Geneva Murray et al., on note, $l5O. Geo. C. Baker vs. Catherine Place, contract, $175, appearance by C. J. Lutz for defendant. Oliver W. Storer vs. George Epstein, note and foreclosure of chattel mortgage, appearance by Peterson & Moran and J. R. Fleming for defend ant Eliza J. Sturgeon et al vs. William G. Young, on contract, rule against plaintiff to reply to answer and crosscomplaint. George W. Cramer vs. Peter Ziegenfus et al., quiet title, finding for * plaintiff on their complaint. P. G. Hoper appointed commissioner. Deed reported. Judgment was rendered on the verdict in the case of the State vs. Albert Knavel, who was fined one dollar and costs. — o James Schwartz of Monroe was a jjusiness visitor here Monday, MEET STATE AGENT •Y* - Members of Adams County Board of Children’s Guardians Meet WITH MR. REYNOLDS 1 Discussed Matters of Interest Relative to the Work i- in Adams County. i i ?. Mr. Reynolds of Indianapolis, a state agent for the children’s board of guardians, was in the city Tues- , day evening and met with the memi, bers of the Adams county board. The meeting with him was to have been .. held Monday evening, but was postponed on account of the train on . which he was to arrive being late. Among other things Mr. Reynolds has .. supervision of the placing in homes >. of children coming under the jurisdiction of the various boards. The Ad- ; I ams county board now has in its care - sixteen children in various orphani ages, for whom homes with responj sible families will be found as soon as t possible. None of the children have ) been in their care more than thirteen > months, good homes having been I found for the others. The meeting t Tuesday evening with Mr. Reynolds . was productive of much good to the . local board, who received many sug- > gestions and words of advice relative j to the carrying on of the work, j Members of the Adams county board i are Mesdames D. D. Heller, Charles t Niblick and Messrs. S. Fordyce, H. y Lankenau and Louis Fruchte. 8 o 8 OVEN FELL IN. The large baking oven at the Hunsicker restaurant fell in Tuesday evj. enlng and as a result they were dis’s prived of their usual day's baking for •e the supply of daily customers. The In reason of the caving in was on account of the constant use for so many years, which caused ft to become io dried out and fall. Workmen were put se to work at once and it is expected io that the new oven will be ready for use sometime tonight.