Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 102, Decatur, Adams County, 30 April 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 102.

JAS. MORAN FOR JUDGE I — Nominated This Afternoon ■ at Portland Convention First Ballott. Jarkins THE WINNER For Representative — Jay ■ County Democrats Hold Enthusastic Meeting. Democrat) —The democrats of . Ja county met here today, the occaA>n being the mass convention for the ■lection of the nominees for the various county officers. It was an enthuHBastic gathering and from appearances those named today will have 4as- sailing at the fall election. The Convention was first called to order at JO o'clock by the county chairman, ■he committees were appointed and tfc- meeting adjourned until 1 o'clock ♦hen they resumed. Jacob Denny Hifra- chosen as temporary chairman fefcid was also made permanent chairL. F. Burkett was elected secM»tary. There were 198 delegates Kresent. making 100 necessary for a For the nomination for representative there were four candfKates: W. H. Harkins of Portland, Dragoo of Redkey, Dr. J. B. GarML r of Dunkirk, and W. R. Wheat of ■Lckson township. After the third Mr. Wheat withdrew and on the Mkturth ballot Harkins was elected, reReiving 107 votes. Moran was named for judge K the first ballot receiving 133*4 Rotes, while Emerson McGriff wns On motion by McGriff the Romination of Mr Moral was made jg o-— — MUST FACE THIRD TRIAL. E - - Fight Cost Farm —Charged With Killing Two Neighbors. I Bloomington, Ind . April 30—(SpecRai to Daily Democrat)—For the third Rime Edward Ford, formerly a farmer Rear Unionville, Ind . will go on trial Rune 6th for killing his two nearest Reighbors, Joel McCoy and his son. Rrank McCoy, at a neighborhood Rrood chopping on Thanksgiving day, At the two previous trials the ■fury was unable to reach a verdict of ■murder in the first degree. Ford does . Kot deny that he killed the McCoys, ■but makes the plea that they were ■coming toward him with axes, an! ■that he was compelled to draw his re- ■ volver and shoot in self defense, -vt ■the two former trials Attorney Spaa i ■of Indianapolis assisted local counsel ■in defending the prisoner. Ford lost his large farm in fighting ■ for his life, and now lives with his ■ family in this city, where he is emI ployed at a factory. • I GENEVA-DECATUR BALL GAME. Unless something turns up at th I last minute to spoil their plant- t I long-deferred base ball game between I the Geneva and Decatur high s< oo I teams will take place this afternoon I at Steele's park, the Geneva delegaI tion comprising the team and a argt Inumber of rooters arriving on the 3:07 train. The Geneva company wi be entertained at supper by J students and they will return iome I the late train. The game was called I off last Saturday on account ol I clement weather. HENRY A. TYNDALL DEAD. Henry A. Tyndall, a pioneer I of Pleasant Mills, and one of th. I known men of Adams county pa»se I away on Friday afternon at I at his home. He has been H wit I cancer of the liver for several week. I and death came to him as a. gn a I lief. The funeral services will - Sunday from the Methodist church at I Willshire, the funeral cortege I the house for that place at 1 ° I Interment will also be ma. I place. 9. S. Bowers was a busmes I here today. „ . „ ltv ; Mrs. Perry James of east ot - 1 was shopping here today.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

OPENING TODAY. I’he "Sun Shine" Ice parlor being conducted by John Joseph, and opened up a week ago today, will give an opening this evening at the store. Mr. Joseph will from now on be at hfs place of business ready to minister- to the wants of his patrons. The opening was to have been held on last Saturday, but owing to the inclemency of the weather it was postponed until today. A seven piece orchestra has been engaged for the evening and from 7:30 until 10 very entertaining music can be heard at this beautiful store.

A PLAINTIVE PLEA Couple Wth Babe Appear at County Clerk’s Office— He Wants Divorce BUT WIFE OBJECTS Strange and Unusual Case— Sympathy of Many Enlisted With Babe. Quite a pathetic little incident occurred this morning at the county clerk’s office, but whether it was only the result of a sudden little spat—a little cloud on the matrimonial hirizon that will soon be cleared away by the bright rainbow of love —or whether it was the result of a dogged determination, the outgrowth of a patience that had long been tried and could bear no more —a deep tragedy—a black cloud, a night which the sun of love cannot again dispel—remains to be seen. About 10 o'clock this morning there appeared at the clerk's office, where just a year ago last August they had asked so happily for the marriage license that should Join them for life, so they then thought—a pathetic, unsophisticated couple, the woman bearing in her arms an infant wrapped carefully in a little patchwork quilt of many colors. So frequently comes the request to the marriage license clerk of couples who state that they "want to be united,” that the deputy was startled when the man calmly asked, “Is this the place you get separated?” It was some time before the full significance of the affair burst .upon the dazed senses, and then he asked, “Do you mean you want a divorce?” "Yes,” said he doggedly, "That’s what I mean." It was then that the meek little woman, with a look of infinite tenderness upon the little one, swathed in the patchwork quilt, in her arm, into whose many-hued patches a world of love had no doubt been stitched, answered, "And I don t want him to have any.” “But I can't live this way any longer,’ the man persisted. "And I don't want to abuse her.” The clerk advised that they present their complaint to an attorney who would draw up the matter in proper form, and file it in court. The man asked what "an attorney" was and being advised, started forth, followed by the meek little woman with the babe in her arms. It has since developed that the conpie were Rudolph Bowman of French township and his wife, who was formerly Miss Mary Leimenstoll, a young lady of that vicinity. They are twentseven and twenty-two years of age, respectively, and were married a year ago August Bth. The wedding was quite a large one and many from this city were in attendance. ' — MARSHAL'S NEW UNIFORM. !.,! I l« Marshal Peterson reported for duty .this morning spick-and-span in his "glad rags," which consist of a brand new suit of navy blue, with a helmet cap. The uniform is Just about up to the highest notch of city style and he is receiving compliments on every hand. John Good of Marion is here to spend Sunday with relatives. Mrs. E. F. Moser of Berne passed through the city today on her way to Markle, where she will visit with relatives over Sunday and attend a May party to be given Monday. While here she. was the guest of Mrs. Eugene Runyon. ,

Decatur, Indiana. Saturday Evening, April 30, 1910.

THE PASTOR MEET Lutheran Ministers of Adams County and Vicinity Hold Session, INTERESTING PAPER Was Read by Rev. Koch— First Meeting Held For Some Time. * The Lutheran ministers of Adams county and several surrounding charges formed an association some time ago for consideration of church matters of mutual interest, and the first meeting of this body held in same time was held Friday at the assembly room of the Old Adams County bank. There were present the president, the Rev. L. W. Dornself, of Root township; the secretary, Rev. H. Wehmeyer, of Decatur; Rev. B. C. Preuss of Freidheim, Rev. H. Koch of Preble. Rev. G. Bauer of Union township; Rev. H. Ness of Ossian, and Rev. H. Hoile of Schumm, Ohio. Rev. Kocn read the paper of the afternoon, which was a very interesting one, on sermons, preaching and other matters relating to the church, which were then dismissed in general by all. The session was an extremely interesting one and that they may be held often, resulting in great good and spiritual uplift, was the wish of all. The purpose of the meeting was the organization of the Adams County Pastoral conference. The following ministers were present: Revs. Dornself, Bauer, Nees, Koch, Pruess, Hoile, of Schumm, Ohio, and Rev. Wehmeyer of this city. The Rev. Wehmeyer read a sermon on II Tim. 3:15-17. The conference decided to have its next session May 27th.

SENT TO THE TOMBS New York Dealers in Young Girls Will be Held in Jail For Trial. FIRE AT MANCHESTER Destroyed Automobile Factory —Yeggman Cracked Safe at Franklin. „ (United Press Service.) New York, N. Y., April 30 — (Special to the Daily Democrat) — Charged with selling young girls into slavery, Harry Levison, white, and Alexander and Belle Moore, both colored, were today arraigned before Magistrate Green. All were remanded to the tombs in default of $15,000 bail. (United Press Service.) North Maichester, Ind., April 30— (Special to Daily Democrat) —Fire early this morning destroyed the automobile factory of the Dewitt Vehicle company here, entailing a loss of $12,000. The blaze originated from friction on a line shaft. (United Press Service.) Washington, D. C., April 30—(Special To Daily Democrat)—Attorney Zertees today before the congressional investigating committee accused Former Secretary Garfield and Gifford Pinchot of engaging in a political conspiracy to overthrow a president who is distasteful to them. The committee has refused to give Attorney Granders the papers he asked for from Wickersham. (United Press Service.) Franklin, Ind., April 30—(Special to Daily Democrat)— Yeggmen last night entered the Strickler grocery store here and dynamited the safe, securing $350 in money and a diamond ring valued at $250. o Ulysses Drummond of Pleasant Mills was a business caller in the city today. Miss Agnes Voglewede was assisting the, clerical force at the J. H. VoI glewede & Sor's shoe store today.

THE MEANEST THIEF. Eggs Were Stolen From an Old "Setting Hen.” Os all the petty burglaries or thefts that has come to notice, nearly the meanest —at least one which is as mean as the proverbial "stealing from one's grandmother," is that of the theft of eggs from an old "setting hen.” Such is the reported from the David Stoler home on west Monroe street. The hen had been sitting on the eggs in the barn and to keep rats and other molesting things away Mrs. Stoler had covere* the hen with a large basket. One morning on going to the barn she found the eggs gone from under the protecting breast of the "mother hen," but the basket in place over her, no egg shells to show that she had eaten the eggs or that rats or other violence had been in evidence. The barn was found to be open, and .the conclusion was reached that the eggs had simply beep stolen.

AN EARNEST PLEA Was That Given by Rev. Dawson at Church of Christ Last Night. A POWERFUL SERMON Will Preach Again Tonight and Sunday—“ What is Christ to Me?” "Son, Remember," was the theme ot the Rev. J. M. Dawson at the Church of Christ Friday evening, a sermon of preat power and inspiration, that appealed with vivid force to the audience present. The audience was venmuch larger than on the preceding evening, in fact larger than the church has seen for some time, and a larger increase in attendance of the men was noted. Mr. Dawsdn will speak again . this evening, and has chosen for his subject, "What is the Christ to Me?" As during his stay here, the Rev. Dawson is making an especial appeal to the men, a special invitation is given them to attend, though all are welcome. Rev. Dawson will remain over Sunday and more of his excellent and inspiring sermons will be delivered tomorrow, both morning and evening. Rev. Imler was present at the meeting Friday evening and assisted in the prayer service. — o BOYS’ STOCK JUDGING CONTEST. A circular on stock judging contest -) has just been issued by Purdue experiment station. The authors of this circular are J. H. Skinner, professor of animal husbandry, and G. I. Christie, superintendent of agricultural extension. The objects of this circular are to encourage stock Judging at the several county fairs of the state and to further the animal industry in Indiana. The’ authors believe that no organization has a greater opportunity to reach the young men of the farm than has the county fair association. The fair is dependent upon these people and can only be a success from an agricultural standpoint when it has the hearty support of the people of the farm. For the reason that the hope of Indiana agricultural lies in the young man who will engage in this occupation it behooves every organization and individual to assist in every way possible to reach and to interest the young people or the farm. In the circular rules and regulations for the contest are prescribed and the classes of animals are also stipulated. The circular suggests that premiums be made educational and advises that a trip, with all expenses paid, to the state fair or Purdue university, be given to the winners. To encourage the contest the extension department offers to furnish judges, report blanks, and list of agricultural books. Already many associations have arranged for these contests and it is believed that they will be a most important feature of every Indiana county fair. — —* — Ed Luttman, who was attending to business matters here this morning, returned to his home at Preble this afternoon. The ball game between the Geneva and Decatur high school teams, which was called off last Saturday on account of the snow storm, was played this afternoon.

THE COURT NEWS Frank Roop Was Discharged After Paying Costs For His Ctation. HE APPEARED TODAY A Marriage License Issued —Bunch of Real Estate Transfers Filed. F Frank Roop, defendant in a divorce suit, who was cited to show cause why he had not complied with the order of the court, appeared this morning and was discharged after payment of the costs. In the David Werling et al petition for vacation of lots in Preble, a finding was given for the petitioners and the lots declared vacated. Charles H. Lammlman vs. Fred Scheiman, damages, answer filed. Cause set for trial on Friday, May 27th. A marriage license has been Issued to Murray J. Scherer, 26 member of the firm of Meyer & Scherer, furniture dealers, to Ethel Blondie Smith, 25, daughter of Robert Smith, of Monroe township. Real estate transfers: George W. Pyle to Emmet Lefavour, lot 6, West Lawn cemetery, $25; S. K. Kristy to Warren J. Case, 1 acre, St. Marys tp., $80; C. E. Hocker to David Fuhrman, lot 11, Monroe, $100; August Schlickman to Edward and J. H. Barger, 30 acres Kirkland tp., $3000; W. D. Hendrix to M. A. Mastuck, lot 363, Geneva, $550; Jacob Bollenbacher to W. G. Bollenbacher, 30 acres Jefferson tp., S3OOO.

A BOARD MEETING Teachers Will Not be Selected Until Tuesday Evening, May Ninth. BILLS WERE ALLOWED Contracts and Bonds Filed by Contractors For Various Improvements. The trustees of the city schools held their regular meeting Friday evening. It was thought probable that the teachers for the next year would be chosen at this time, but the matter, after being discussed to some extent was postponed until one week from next Tuesday, owing to the fact that all the teacners had not filed applications. However, it is believed that the present force of teachers will be retained with the exception of one or two who have different plans and wi'l not apply. At the meeting Friday night the salaries for the teachers and janitors for the month of April wet ..• allowed. P. J. Hyland filed his contract for plumbing and his bond, signed by E. X. Ehinger, Matt Kirsch and C. S. Niblick, which was approved. Linn & Patten filed contract for placing new floors in the West ward building and their bond, signed by J. S. Falk ad B. J. Smith, which was duly approved. Butler & Son filed contract and bond for building a cement floor in the central building, which was approved. The schools have had a successful year and the trustees feel much gratified. FATHER FLAHERTY HERE. Rev. Father Flaherty arrived in the city yesterday from Kokomo, where he has been acting as assistant pastor at St. Patrick’s church, that city, and will act in the same capactiy at St. Marys church here. He has been stationed at Kokomo for the last two years, and while there made a great number of friends who regretted very much to have him leave. He is welcomed here by the members of St. Marys church and in a short time his acquaintance will be ma<|e with the people.

JOHNNY JOSEPHY TREATS BOYS. Dishes Out Dope to the Boys in the Daily Democrat Office Today. John Joseph, who recently opened the “Sunlight” Ice cream parlors and candy store in the Barthel block, surprised us this morning by bringing into this office a tray contalnting a delicious ice cream dope for each member of the force. Os course the boys "hopped to it" in a manner that proved more than words can do, that they appreciated it. Johnny realizes that to succeed in this day and age one has to have the press with them and the surest way to reach them Is such courteous treatment as that extended today.

ALL PROSPERING ■ Adams County People in Michigan are Enjoying Life and Making Money. LETTER FROM THERE H. H. Harruff Writes From F r emont —H as N amed Farm “Fairview.” Fremont, Mich., April 25, 1910. Editor Democrat: Dear Sir: —As I am receiving many inquiries from friends and interested parties in and near Decatur, I would ask that you publish this letter, which will serve as an answer to many. I left Decatur April 6th; have been in Fremont, Mich., ever since, and will say that the propsepcts for a fruit crop will not be better. Trees are now in bloom and are looking fine. This is the time of year when the country resembles a flower bed and nearly every farm has orchards, and nearly every farmer is setting out more trees. In the very near future this section of the country will be the greatest fruit country in the world. All are giving great care to their fruit byway of pruning, spraying and cultivating, which has not been done very extensively in the past. But those who have done this in their orchards have received such good results that all are doing so now; also there is a law compelling all to spray. I think by this method that the fruit will be of a much finer quality and of better yields. There are more trees set this spring than has ever been set in one year in this county before. Land values are going up fast, but considering the future prospect are yet cheap. I have quite a list of good bargains and hope those who care to better their financial welfare will soon investigate. Now concerning some who live here, and who came from Decatur, will say that they are all busy, all doing well and in line with the times. S. C. Mills has a fine orchard of about 2,500 trees and setting 1,400 more this spring E. M. Peoples has set and in bearing 125 trees, and setting out 500 this spring. H. C. Love has quite an orchard and is setting out 700 this spring. In my orchard I have I, trees in bearing and am setting out 900 more this spring; also a grape vineyard and Dodwing gooseberries. Will have about twenty-four acres in fruit. As to the others, have not seen them, but learn that all are setting out more fruit. I should mention that nearly all farms here are known by names and as my farm had no name, I adopted their plan to secure a name: placed the matter in the hands of the Gleaners’ lodge and all members gave their choice of name to the judges, which was composed of the highest officers, and at their

meeting last Saturday night gave my farm the name of "Fairview,” which I have adopted, and it will be known hereafter as such. Yours truly, H. HARRUFF. o — - 1 ■ MRS. ROSS RECOVERING. James Ross returned last evening from Fort Wayne, where he called on his wife at the St. Joseph hospital. Mrs. Ross was operated upon Thursday morning for what was thought to be gall stones, but the operation revealed the fact that the liver was grown to the stomach. She is getting along very well for the seriousness of the operation, and it Is thought will recover nicely. ’

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MANY WANT PLACE Applications For Job as Fish Commissioner Pour Into Governor, PRIZE FIGHTER DEAD Owen Moran Knocks Out Tommny McCarthy Who Died Later. (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind., April 30—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A flood of application for the appointment of a commissioner of fish and game, succeeding Z. T. Zweeney of Clumbus, Ind., resigned, continues today to pour into the governor's office. The new appointment will be effective June Ist. Among those being considered for the place by the governor are Charles Gephart of Anderson; B. H. Cook of Anderson; James Lucus, Hartford City; E. M. Rinear, Bluffton, and J. S. Tarkington, Kokomo. (United Press Service.) San Francisco, Cal., .April 30 — (Special to Dally Democrat) —Tom McCarthy, a light weight pugilist, died here today as the result of a knock-out blow received in the sixteenth round of a fight here last night against Owen Moran, an English fighter. McCarthy never regained consciousness. When he fell his skull was fractured when he struck the floor. Moran is under arrest. (United Press Service.) Constantinople, April 30 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Re-enforced Turkish troops today engaged the Alvanian troops in the fiercest battle of the rebellion near Salonika. Losses on each side are the heaviest of the campaign. The belief is spreading that the revolt will lead to a civil war in Turkey. (United Press Service.) Greensburg, Ind., April 30 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Safe blowers early today robbed the Westport postoffice of a small amount of money and forty dollars in stamps. They escaped in an automobile.

A GENEVA DEATH William Shoemaker a Well Known Citizen. Died This Morning. FEAR THE WORST The Condition of Uncle George Pontius is Precarious. Geneva, Ind., April 30—(Special to Daily Democrat)—The death of William Shoemaker occurred this morn at 10:15. For several years he has been afflicted with a complication of diseases, wnich, supplemented with dropsy, caused his death. The deceased was one of the most widely known men in the county and for many years was a leader among the democrats. Nearly all his life he lived in Hartford township, but ill health caused him to dispose of his farm there and for three years he has lived in Geneva. He was sixty-one years old and leaves a wife, two sons and one daughter, Charles Shoemaker of Geneva, Delie Shoemaker, living in Texas, and Mrs. Albert Harlo living here. Two brothers and one sister survive, Smith Shoemaker of Berne, Dan P. Shoemaker and Mrs. Mary Ann Wilson, living near this place. The funeral arrangements have not been made. Uncle George Pontius is still living, but his condition is precarious and his family and friends fear for the worst. o Fred Haggard, of the Indiana Lighting company’s local office will spend Sunday in Fort Wayne. S. E. Mulholland of Fort Wayne, assistant manager of the Indiana Lighting company, was here today attending to general business matters relating to the company. •