Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 103, Decatur, Adams County, 2 May 1910 — Page 1

ifVolume VIII. Number 103.

THE COURT NEWS jllames Hancock of Geneva is I on Trial in Circuit Court Today. A RECEIVER ASKED BTo Close Up Business of the Coppock Company—Van Camp Case Continued. 1 James Hancock, proprietor of a pool Boom at Geneva, was placed on trial Bhis morning, charged with allowing Honors to play billiards in his room. Heller and A, P. Beatty Hire attorneys for the state and PeterHson & Moran and J. H. Runyon are deMjfendmg. The jury was empanelled evidence is being heard. The Blase will probably go ft) the jury this K evening. I C. J. Lutz filed a new case entitled Hft r i)liam J. Vesey vs. The Coppock ftjjotor Car company, note and appointBjbent of receiver. Finding for plainBllff Arthur D. Suttles appinted reHfceiver and filed bond for $20,000. I B. S. Brown et al. vs. David D. HaHaggar, contract, answer filed by descendants to third paragraph of comHpla:: t Rule to reply to second paraSBfraph of answer. K Albert W. Taylor vs. Aaron Irian, Bflay, May 19th. Reply filed to answer. I Laura A. Van Camp vs. Charles Van Bamp et al., partition, further evijHlei.ri- heard; cause postponed until aguesday, May 3rd. I Real estate transfers: Henry Reitet al. to Herman Reiter, lots, 25, 26, K, 46, 47, 48, 53 and 54, Williams TpT:42.84; Minnie Prang and Minnie jHteiter to Herman Reiter, quit claim same lots, $334.33; E. L. Au|||genbaugh to H. F. Kitson, pt, lot 161, Hpecatur, $750; Mary E. Frank et al. (Continue don page 4.) RESTAURANT FIRE |Two Thousand Dollar Fire at Pleasant Mills This Morning. ■THE MEYER BUILDING - — Was Destroyed—Was Occupied by the Harry Danel Restaurant. I - I The Harry Daniel restaurant at ■pleasant Mills was totally destroyed hy fire at 3 o'clock this morning, 1 sentailing a loss to building and stock Hos about two thousand dollars. The ■origin is unknown, the blaze starting | $n the rear of the building and before it was discovered the entire structure was In flames, making it impossible to save the stock or to do anything ggeise but save the other buildings in '. that locality. The building was own g ed by David Meyer, was a one-tsory Kfirame and was occupied by the Daniel gfestaurant and grocery with quite a I ! ?large stock. The building waswalued at SI,OOO and Mr. Meyers carried in||ti*urance for S6OO. The stock was estimated at about SI,OOO and was cover-E'-Od by Insurance. The entire town !*'; turned out to aid in fighting the fire fiend and did good work so far as preSSrenttng Its spread, there being pracB tically no loss except to the restaurant building. — " STANDARD OIL IS A MONOPOLY. (United Press Service.) T Washington, D. C„ May 2—(Special ;’to Daily Democrat) —The United States supreme court today held the ' anti-trust laws of Tenessee and Mississippi to be constitutional. The at | Urination upholds the supreme court in Its decision against the Standard ‘Oil company as a monopoly.

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CITY SCHOOL CENSUS. Albert Sellemeyer, Andrew Welfley and Walter Johnson, city school enumerators, have filed their report with D. B. Erwin, president of the city school board, showing the total number of school children In the city to be 1,269 —645 boys and 624 girls. These are apportioned as follows; Boys Girls First ward 239 230 Second ward 179 195 Third ward 227 199 645 624 —o WESTON COMPLETED JOURNEY. (United Press Service.) New York. N. Y., May 2 —(Special to Dally Democrat)—Edward Payson Weston, the aged pedestrian, arrived at the city hall here at 3:10 this afternoon, completing ahead of time, his over 3,000 mile hike. IS A PRIZE WINNER George Ineicheis of Near Geneva Receives Handsome Silver Cud FROM MICHIGAN FAIR Funeral of William Shoemaker Tuesday—Other Items From Geneva. « Geneva, Ind., May 2—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Mr. George Ineicheis, of Route 2 received Saturday from the managers of the State fair of Michigan a handsome silver cup, fourteen inches high and eight inches in diameter, this being the grand championship state premium for Red Polled cattle for the last fall's exhibit. Mr. Ineicheis is the proporietor of the Apple Grove farm, three miles east of this place, and has in his possession more prizes, awarded at state fairs over the country, than any man in the state of Indiana. He has twenty-five cups and awards which may be seen by any one who stops at his splendid farm. The people of this county are invited to call at his place and thev can be easily convinced of the truth of these statements. We have a right to feel proud of the achievements of Mr. Ineicheis.

Mrs. Reed and Miss Bess Glendening of this place have rented the Bonnie Castle, a pretty cottage at Winona Lake, and expect to spend the entire Chautauqua season there. Mrs. Michael McGriff was taken suddenly ill Saturday night with hemorrhages of the lungs and for several hours her life was despaired of. She is resting easier today and hopes for temporary improvement are extended. Mrs. S. B. Meriss returned to her home at Pleasant Mills today aftehaving spent the winter with her daughter, Mrs. H. A. Fristoe, on West Line street. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Garlinger have returned to their home at Shawnee, Oklahoma, leaving for there today, after an extended visit with ’Squire Armahtrout and family. The funeral services for William Shoemaker, who died Saturday, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the United Brethren church here, Rev. Waldo officiating. Interment will be made at Westlawn cemetery. Mrs. H. A. Fristoe and daughter have gone to Winona Lake to arrange the “Margaretta" cottage Tor occupancy during the chautauqua season. — o BUGGY BROKE DOWN. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Christen and children and Mrs. Will Colchin and her neice. Miss Agnes Colchin, while out enjoying a pleasure ride Sunday afternoon met with an accident which caused them to be badly frightened, though they were not hurt. They were on their way to the Julius Heiderman home south of the city, and when near the John Frlsinger home the rear wheel of the buggy broke down and letting the occupants drop to the street. Luckily the horse did not Become frightened and none of the party received any injury. A livery rig was secured and they proceeded to their destination and enjoyed the remainder of the day.

Decatur, Indiana. Monday Evening, May 2, 1910.

MR. PONTIUS DEAD Ex-County Commissioier and One of Leading Citizens of County CALLED TO REWARD Lived on Same Farm Sixty Years—Survived by Seven Children. Geneva, Ind., May 2 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—-Ex-County CommUsloner George Pontius, one of the best known pioneers of the county, died at 2 o’clock Sunday morning, after an illness of two weeks from paralysis, following poor health for nearly a year. His death occurred at his home in Hartford township, three miles west of Geneva, where he has lived for sixty years. Mr. Pontius was a grand old man. one of the splendid characters, who helped to make this community one of the best in the middle west. He was born in Pickaway county, Ohio, February 23, 1827, and had passed his eighty-third milestone. He was educated in the common school and May 13, 1850, he was married to Miss Emily Shoemaker of Fairfield county and shortly afterward they came to this county and located on the farm in Hartford township, where they spent their entire life. Ten children were born to them, three of whom have preceded their father; May Jane, Sylvester, who died but a few weeks ago, and Edward. Six sons and one dauguter survive .they bel g Daniel, Clinton, Albert, Charles, Frank and John, all of this locality, and Mr?. Osa Sullivan of Robinson, 111. The Pontius home is one of the finest in the south part of the county and the farm wa9 a model of perfection. In 1886 Mr. Pontius was elected county commissioner, representing the third district, and he served his people faithfully and well. He was an arden*. democrat. The funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Hartford churcn, three miles west of Geneva, Rev. Jarvis of Ceylon and Rev. Harbour of Geneva, officiating, with interment at the Hartford cemetery.

FIRST COMMUNION Beautiful Servives at St. Marvs Church Sunday Attending Reception OF LARGE CLASS As Communicants —Appropriate Sermon by Father Wilken. Beautiful and impressive were the services conducted at St. Marys church Sunday, when a class of thir-ty-four children received their first holy communion from the hand of the pastor, Rev. Father Wilken. The day was indeed a happy one and everything connected with the services helped to make it much more so. At the appointed hour the class marched in procession from the school to the church, led by three acloytes, and followed by the pastor and the remaining number of servers. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and the illumination by electric lights made it very attractive. During the course of the services a very interesting and appropriate sermon for the occasion was delivered by Father Wilken, which was very appealing to the hearts of the listeners. In the afternoon solemn vespers were celebrated by the newly appointed assistant, Rev. Father Flaherty, followed with benediction. The services were brought to a close with the singing of the Te Deum by the congregation. DECATUR WON BAJ-L GAME. The Geneva-Decatur base ball game Saturday at Steele’s park resulted in a victory for Decatur, the score being 10 to 1. The game was witnessed by n large number of representatives from both towns and enthusiasm ran 1 high.

COLORED COOK CAUSES TROUBLE File* An Affidavit Against C. D. Murray For Keeping Liquor. Following an altercation between C. D. Murray, proprietor of the Hotel Murray and a negro cook, who gave his name as John Johnson, the latter filed an affidavit Saturday evening against Mr. Murray, charging his with conducting a blind tiger. A search warrant was issued by Mayor Teeple and Marshall Peterson, U. S. Cress and Constable Frank Smith went to the place designated and secured two or three cases of beer and a small amount of whiskey. Mr. Murray protested vigorously and claims the goods were for his own use. It was taken from the store room. No arrest was made. A court of inquiry will be held Friday and if the evidence Is sufficient the charges will be filed, and if not the goods will have to be returned to Mr. Murray. Johnson this afternoon filed a charge of provoke against John Potter, clerk at the hotel. His trial will probably occur this evening. A SUDDEN DEATH Comes to Mrs. Joseph J. Dailey of Blue Creek Township—Sick a Day. * DIED ON SATURDAY Was Fifty-Eight Years Old —Life Long Resident of Adams County. Mrs. Joseph J. Dailey of Blue Creek township, a life long resident of the county, died Saturday evening about 6 o’clock after but a day’s serious illness. The announcement of the sudden death of this most estimable lady comes as a most sorrowful shock to all who knew her. While Mrs. Daily had not been in the best of health so great was her vitality and indomitable will, strength and courage and good cheer, that she never gave up nor complained and last Saturday arose as usual and busied herself with the fireparing of breakfast. When the hired man came in from doing his morning chores he was horrified to find her lying on the floor in spasms. She never regained consciousness, dying about 6 o'clock that evening. The attack was acute Bright’s disease. Mrs. Daily was Miss Samantha Robinson, a daughter of Abraham and Nancy Robinson. She was born fifty-eight years ago lasi December 15th on a farm east of this city and after her marriage to J. J. Dailey in 1873 they moved to the farm in Blue Creek township, where they have lived continually since. They were the parents of thirteen children, one of whom died in infancy. Those with the father surviving are Almira Hower, Tennessee; Nannie Gates, near Steele; Esaias, Washington; Mary Colter, Bobo; Mabel, teaching in Michigan; Viola, and three' twins — Leira and Leona, Wildas and Wilma, Staunton and Stanley. Mrs. Dailey also leaves four brothers —Isaac, Jackson, Jasper and Darius Robinson, and one sister, Mrs. George Trlcker. Funeral services for Mrs. Dailey will be held from the M. E. church at Bobo probably Wednesday afternoon, though the exast time has not been arranged, pending definite word as to the arrival of several of the children, who live at a great distance.

DYNAMITE IN STICK OF WOOD. Philadelphia, May 2—(Special to Daily Democrat)—An aged woman is dead and five persons are injured, one of them seriously, as the result of a dynamite explosion in the home of Mrs. Yetta Freidman here today. Mrs. Freidman’s body was badly mangled. It is believed the explosive was inserted in a stick of wood. An Italian, who formerly lived with the Friedmans,, and left after a quarrel, is suspected. The members of the Phi Delta Kappa lodge are making arrangements for another dance to be given at their hall on Wednesday evening of this week. Quite a umber are planning to attend and as usual a large gathering will be present on that evening. Since the organization of the lodge a few months ago they have become quite popular and the hall is konwn as a place of much pleasure.

AS BASE BALL FAN President Taft Has Taken Pittsburg—Will Speak This Evening. PEARY IN LONDON Roosevelt Tired of Strenuous Life—Safe Blowers in Southern Indiana. (United Press Service.) Pittsburg, Pa., May 2 —fSpeclal to Daily Democrat) —“Bill" Taft, America's foremost base ball fan, today took possession of Pittsburg. Banners on all the trolley cars announce In glaring letters that Taft will watch the game this afternoon. That the president Is the guest of the Amerlcus club tonight Is lost sight of. His speech at the club will commend the work of Secretary Knox of the state department, this being the home of Mr. Knox. (United Press Service.) Azalia. Ind., May 2 —(Special to Dally Democrat) —The third safe blowing In two weeks in southern Indiana occurred here early today when yeggmen blew the safe in the Newsam general store, escaping with S7O and some valuable papers. (United Press Service.) London, May 2—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Commander Peary arrived here today. He expressed confidence that Captain Stott with the British Anarctic exploration party will reach the squth pole. He declared he had finished with polar expeditions. - (United Press Service.) Copenhagen, May 2 —(Special to Daily Roosevelt has revolted against the program of sixteen hours a day, sight-seeing, speech-making and hand-shaking. At his request the entertainment here and in other cities to be visited will be made less strenuous.

FUNERAL SUNDAY! Last Rites Performed For Henry Tyndall, the Well Known Citizen. BURIAL AT WILLSHIRE Leaves Widow and Eleven Children —Seriously Sick a Month. Funeral services for Henry A. Tyndall, late of Pleasant Mills, whose death occurred Friday evening at 4:10 after a month's illness from cancer of the bladder, were held Sunday morning from the M. E. church at Willshire, Ohio. The receased had been ill but a few weeks with a baffling disease and a post-mortem examination revealed a cancerous growth of the bladder. Had he lived until May 22nd he would have been sixty-two years of age. He leaves a widow and the following children: Sara and Elmer, at home; John, of Muncie; Bartha Fuhrman and Ollie Baumgartner, of near Muncie; Mrs. James Oakley, of Willßhire; William Tyndall, of Garrett; Henry F. Tyndall, of Muncie; Mrs. C. O. Stettler, of Allegan, Mich.; Mrs. Frank Hurst of this city. The deceased was a man widely and favorably known. ■ o BERNE FOLKS SEE THE COMET. Berne, Ind., May 2 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Halley’s comet has been located by several citizens of this place and was seen Saturday by several with the naked eye. It was best seen from 3:15 to 3:45, due east and was plainly visible, even though the moon made the atmospnere light and hazy. Through Reusser's four-inch telescope the tail was plainly visible.

HORSES OFF TWENTY DOLLARS. Recent Sale Showed a Decline in the Price* as Do Eastern Price*. ‘ Horses are off from fifteen to twen-ty-five dollarß"said a well knewn horse buyer this morning. This fact was demonstrated from the prices obtained at the last sale held here and by the prices quoted in the east. The buyers in this locality pay the hlgnest price all the time and it is simply impossible for them to pay more than they can get for them. It costs a large amount of money to keep the horses, and to conduct the sales and the company here must buy right if they are to break even. The Decatur Horse company is a great institution for this county and our people should appreciate the fact that they have a market here at home that keeps up with the east. IS still’ WINNING Friends Pleased to Learn That Harold Wilcox Won in District Contest. IN ORATORICAL MEET Will Represent First District at State Contest—St Louis Ahead. The host of friends of Harold Wilcox, formerly of the Decatur high school, who lately moved to St. Louis, Mich., where his father, Dr. C. B. Wilcox, edits the St. Louis Independent, will be pleased to hear that he has been successful In the district oratorical contest as well as the sub-district held some time ago, and wish that his success will extend through the state contest to be held soon. Hp says, in a letter: Last night (Friday) St. Louis won another great vietpry. Both Thorold and I won in the district contest, and we will represent the first district in the state contest to be held In about two or three weeks. By winning this contest, no matter what I do In the state, I am one of the five champion orators of the state of Michigan for the year 1910, and Fred Thorold, another Indiana boy, is one of the five champion declaimers. The contest was held in the opera house, which was packed. The contest was declared by visiting educators to be the closest and best contest ever held in this district and when we both were announced winners the crowd went wild. I gave the same oration on “The Man and the Dollar,” and Thorold delivered “Sparticus to the Gladiators.” In order of standing the contestants in oratory were St. Louis, Cass City and Port Huron. In declamation the order was St. Louis, Holly, Bad Axe and Midland. Only one other school has succeeded in carrying off both honors for several years and that is Holland, who won her district last year. The contestants in oratory in the state will be Holland, Adrian, New Berry, Manistee and St. Louis. We are expecting Adrian and Holly to give us the fight. In declamation the cities are Holland, Hillsdale, Menominee, West Branch and St. Louis. Hillsdale and Holland are both very strong. Friday was the greatest day in the history of the St. Louis high school. In the afternoon Jolinson, our long distance runner, by invitation, entered a meet between Alma college and Mt. Pleasant normal college. He took first in the mile run, fiiilnshing 220 yards ahead of the nearest college runner, and was fresher than any at the end. On the same afternoon Burns, another St. Louis high school man, took second in the half mile in the same meet. Such a performance by flign school boys against trained college athletes at their best, focused the eyes of the central part of the state on St. Louis. I must close. Here's hoping that 1 can send you some good news after the state contest. I remain Yours truly, HAROLD WILCOX.

A BABY BOY. Mrs. Walter Kauffman this morning received word from her brother, Charles Simcoke, of St. Louis, Mo., that a big baby boy had been born to them this morning. This is the first arrival in the •family. AH are doing nicely.

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WEDDING SEASON Several Weddings Scheduled For Spring—ScheererSmith Nuptials SOLEMNIZED SUNDAY Miss Ida Kohne Will Become Bride of Chas. Cole —Other Marriages. The marriage of Miss Edna Zeigler of Redkey to Frank VanTllburg took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Charles Andrews at Redkey, an announcement of which will be received with much pleasure by the many friends made by the bride on her several visits here at the home of her uncle, Mayor Judson W. Teeple. The groom is a railway agent and operator at that place and both are well known. They left Sunday for a wedding trip to Columbus, and Cleveland, Ohio, and on their return the latter part of the week they will stop off in this city for a visit with relatives. The bans of the approaching wedding of Miss Ida Irene Kohne to Mr. Charles Cole of Richmond were published Sunday for the first time at the St. Marys Catholic church. The wedding will take place May 17th. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Kohne. The groom was formerly an employe of the Schaub, Gottemoller company of this city and is known to many here. Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Smith, of Monroe township, occurred the wedding of Miss Blanche Ethel Smith to Mr. Murray Scherer of this city, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Scherer of Monroe. The wedding was solemnized by the Rev. Spetnagel of the Presbyterian church of this city and only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties were present. The young couple will make their home in the King property on First street. The bride (Continued on page four.)

LOCATE A BRANCH Waring Glove Company Will Probably Have Factory at Rochester. TOWN WANTS THEM And Will Erect a Five Thousand Dollar Building for Their Use, The Waring Glove company, with headquarters in this city, is now planning to establish a branch at Rochester, Ind., and it is likely that that city will erect for them at $5,000 building to be conveyed when the company has paid out SIOO,OOO in wages. The company started here some years ago and has proven a splendid industry for Decatur, employing constantly from 100 to 150 women and girls and it would employ many more if they could be secured. That is why it is necessary for them to open another plant. Each locality seems to furnish about the same number, as the factory in Huntington, which they have comducted for some time, also employs about 150 girls. The company is desirous of locating the branch at Rochester because this would give them the three lines along the Erie railroad. The Waring Glove company is a good concern and Rochester may consider themselves lucky if they land a branch of this factory. The town seems to realize the fact as the Republican prints a two-column article urging the importance of landing the factory. A meeting is to be held this week to decide on the matter. The following unclaimed letters are at the postofflce: Mr. and Mrs. William Wiiking, Mrs. O. W. Watson, George Zimmerman, Philip Ross, Ruth B. Meyers, Adolph Reichert, P. F. Duphion, Emma Azres, Pruin Archer, G. C. Bates.