Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 223, Decatur, Adams County, 21 September 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 223.

THIRTY-NINE DEAD Two Wabash Traction Cars Crash HeadOn at Kingsland, Indiana

GOING AT TERRIFIC SPEED North Bound Car Was Filled With Passengers Going to Fort Wayne Fair

MANY ARE INJURED Twenty-Nine Dead Taken Out at Last Report—Perhaps Twenty Injured. REPORTS ARE MEAGRE Both Cars Demolished—Misunderstanding of Orders the Cause Given. - > J .. ’ ’ T- BULLETIN. Bluffton, Ind., Sept. 21 —(Special to Dally Democrat) —At 4 o’clock this afternoon, a special car arrived here on the interurban, carrying the bodies of thirty-nine dead, taken from the wreck at Kingsland. This is the total dead. Two or three persons were taken to Fort Wayne hospitals, badly injured. Kingsland, Ind., Sept. 21—(Special to Daily Democrat) —At 3 o’clock this afternoon twenty-nine bodies have been recovered and it is believed this is all the dead. Fifteen or twenty people are, however, perhaps fatally ’njured. It is impossible to ascertain complete particulars, as everybody who can do so are aiding in the rescue work. List of Known Dead. Seymore Robinson, Bluffton, candi.'date for county auditor. L. C. Justice, Bluffton. Ernest Krause. Bluffton. William Beer. Bluffton; night policeman. H. B. Cook, Bluffton; grocer. William B. Burgau, real estate man; Bluffton. Mrs. W. B. Burgan, Bluffton. Dr. Dubois, Mt. Zion. Amos Stucky, Ver Cruz. Harold Nelson, Bluffton . Ralph Walmer, Bluffton. Loyd Brown, Bluffton. Oscar Zimmer, Bluffton. Corkwell, motorman. George Smethers, Warren, Ind. May Ellenberger, Berne. Frank King, Bluffton. Mrs. Frank King. Bluffton. Miss Pearle Saylor, Bluffton. R. M. Fulk, Washington, Ind. Jacob Swartz, Uniondale. E. Kern, Warren. J. W. Tribolet. W. D. Bowman. A. P. Hyet, Portland. Daniel Bubach, Bluffton. Frank H. Parkwith. There are still about a dozen identified. It is not believed any of the dead live at Decatur. The most terrible wreck which ever occurred in this section resulted at 12:25 noon, today, when two cars on

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the Wabash Valley Traction line, running from Bluffton to Fort Wayne, collided head-on at Kingsland, six miles north of Bluffton. A message at 2:30 this afternoon said twenty-six bodies had been recovered from the wreck and it is believed that as many more are still under the cars, while many were injured. The northbound car left Bluffton at 11:58, crowded with pleasure seekers enroute to Fort Wayne to attend the fair, now in progress there. Just how the collision occurred could not be ascertained. The rumor of the wreck spread like wild fire. Calls from all over the county came into this and every other city in this part of the state, but the real facts were hard to obtain. A partial list of the dead reveals the names of many people well known here. The wreck occurred as the cars rounded a bharp curve and it is stated that not a person on either cur Escaped serious injury. * Passengers who arrived on the Erie this afternoon say the sight was one indescribable. Panic reigned, and the most terrible scenes were enacted as friends found their loved ones, mangled and dead. Only an hour before they had left in high spirits and the end came instantly. The homes of the villagers were thrown open and every house in the little town is a hospital or an improvised morgue. The wreck occurred at the woods, a quarter-mile north of Kingsland. It is said that the southbound car met the northbound car with such force that it drove itself entirely through the car. A misunderstanding of orders is given as the cause, but whose fault has not been ascertained. Both cars were literally demolished, the debris covering a distance of a hundred feet either way. Both cars were telescoped and the sight will never be forgotten by those who saw the awful accident. One man reports that for several minutes after the accident, but one person was about the wreck. He was in uniform, either a conductor or motorman, and immediately ran to the railroad, where he flagged the passenger train on the Erie, which was just passing at that time. The first reports circulated here were to the effect that the Erie had crashed into the car, but this proved untrue. As the news flashed over town crowds gathered on the streets here and discusse dthe terrible accident. Many from heer rushed to the sceen in automobiles. From everywhere caipe Inquiries concerning the accident, dozens of people of this section having relatives whom they feared had been passengers on one of the ill-fated cars. — FREIGHT INCREASES POSTPONED. Washington, D. C., Sept. 21 —(Special to Daily Democrat)—An order issued today by the Interstate Commerce Commission suspends until January 15, 1911, proposed increases in freight on forty railroads in the middle west. It affects nearly all the railroads centering in Chicago and St. Louis.

Decatur, Indiana. Wednesday Evening, September 21, 1910.

COURT HOUSE NEWS. The evidence in the Murray blind tiger case were concluded Tuesday evening and the arguments were heard this morning, the case going to the jury at 2:30. H. B. Heller opened for the state, followed by Shaffer Peterson and D. E. Smith and Mr. Heller closing. Two hours and a half were allowed for arguments. Attorney J. C. Sutton filed a petition asking that the name of KueblerMoltz Co. be changed to the Kuebler Company. Charles Passwater vs. George W. Pond, alienation of wife’s affection, appearance by L. C. DeVoss for defendant; rule to answer. Martha A. Buffenbarger vs. Henry Buffenbarger. divorce and alimony, appearance by Peterson & Moran for defendant; rule to answer. Old Adams County bank vs. Decatur Filler Co., note and receiver, special appearance for John Vail, Dan R. Vail and Harvey Segur by C. J. Lutz. o — CONGRATULATES MR. HART. (United Press Service.) Utica, N. Y„ Sept. 21—(Special to Daily Democrat) —N. W. Hart, who led the (frogressives against Vice President Sherman, received a congratulatory message from Colonel Roosevelt today on the victory over the “old guard" at yesterday’s primaries. o DELIVERS FURNITURE. Lon Wagner left this morning for Poe, Ind., with a wagon load of furniture for the Meyer & Scherer firm. o FROM PRESBYTERY Rev. Spetnagel and Hon. C. J. Lutz Return From Session Held. AT LIMA, INDIANA Mr. Lutz Served at Vice Moderator During the Meeting. The Rev. Richard Spetnagel, pastor of the Presbyterian church, and the Hon. C. J. Lutz, as a delegate from the same, have returned from the Presbytery of the Fort Wayne district, which was held at Lima, Ind.. Tuesday. Mr. Lutz was elected vice moderator and presided with dignity during the sess’on. The presbytery session was an vteresting one, and many matters of importance to the churches in the district were considered. Mr. Lutz was also elected a lay delegate to the annual synod to be held in Indianapolis the latter part of the month. As Rev. Spetnagel was elected alternate from the ministerial body some time ago, Decatur will be well represented among the official delegation of the synod. —o ——— FINE DISPLAY OF HATS. The Boese Millinery Store Has Opening Today. A fine display of hats in all the varied designs of this season’s richness, was shown at the millinery store of Mrs. Anna Boese on Second street at the opening this afternoon and evening, attracting a large crowd of the feminine world of the city. The hats are unusually beautiful and everybody attending were well pleased with the display, which Is indicative of the talent and genius of the milliner and her assistants »n the art. r.

HEART ATTACKS. Condition of Mrs. Israel Stoneburner is Worse Again. Mrs. Israel Stoneburner, who for the past ten weeks has been in a very serious condition at her home in the west part of the city, and whose condition has been improving very satisfactorily, has been suffering from severe heart attacks recently. For several days her condition has been somewhat alarming, and the best of care is required. Tuesday evening she suffered several severe attacks and at times seemed to be almost smothering. This morning she was able to sit up and was feeling somewhat better again. o BUYS AN INTEREST Frank Barthel Becomes a Part Owner of the Boston Store. THE DEAL CLOSED The Firm Name Has Been Changed to the Kuebler Co.—A Strong Firm. An important business change was announced today, Mr. Frank Barthol taking a one-four interest in the Boston store. The deal has been on since Frank’s return from Alaska a few weeks ago, and has now been entirely arranged. The old name of the Kuebler-Moltz Co., incorporated, has been changed to .... Kuebler Company and the new organization is: W. A. Kuebler, president; Oscar Lankenau, secretary, and Frank Barthel, treasurer. The old members ot the firm are well known here. Mr. Kuebler having been the head of the firm for a long term of years. Mr. Lankenau, after many years as a clerk, became a part owner of the store last spring. He is a hustler and has proven his ability long ago. Mr. Barthel, the new member, has also had many years of experience in the business, having clerked for a considerable period at the Boston store. About two vears ago he went to Fairbanks. Alaska. where he remained until this summer. He is a popular young man, strictly business, capable, and in charge of the front part of the store, will have his smile of welcome ready for ail customers. The store is one of the best to be found in this section, enjoys a large patronage and is always on the move, progressively. We wish a continuance of the past success of the store for the new firm of Kuebler, Lankenau & Barthel. SEVENTY BUSHELS OF PEACHES. Grown on William Hoile Farm in Union Township. Fruit may be scare in some districts, but not so on the William Hoile farm in Union township. The last of a lot of fine home grown peaches were brought to town yesterday by Mr. Hoile and he stated that he could have sold many more had he had them. The crop of peaches from his farm this year yielded at least seventy bushels of good quality. - — o — HOME ON WEEK’S VACATION. H. Fred Bohnke, former marshal, now employed as detective on the Pennsylvania railroad, running between Crestline, Ohio, and Pittsburg. Pa., is in the city the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bohnke. sr. Fred accompanied, the pay car to Fort Wayne yesterday and ran down to this city for a week's vacation. He likes the work and is feeling fine. Many of his old friends might fall to recognize him, however, as he has shed his mustache since leaving here.

« ADAIR'S CONDITION. ♦ ♦ Portland, Ind., Sept. 21 —(Spec- ♦ ♦ial to Daily Democrat)—Mr. ♦ ♦ Adair’s condition is much improv- ♦ ♦ ed today. He has rested exceed- ♦ ♦ingly well during the past twenty- ♦ ♦ four hours and is doing fine. His ♦ ♦ fever is now down to 100%, and ♦ ♦ the physicians agree that every ♦ ♦ indication points to the fact that ♦ « he will soon be on the way to a ♦ ♦ speedy recovery. ♦ « DON A. HALL, Sec y ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦

MR. KERN IS COMING I Democratic Candidate For United States Senate Will Speak Here. SATURDAY, OCT. BTH Big Evenng Meeting is Announced by the Democrats For That Time. The’Hon. John W. Kern, democratic nominee for United States senator, former candidate for vice president of the United States, and one of the most prominent men of the country, will deliver a speech in this city on the evening of Saturday, October Bth. This news was received by County Chairman I). N. Erwin Tuesday evening and within a few days he will call a general meeting of the central com mittee and all the enthusiasts, at which time all arrangements for making the meeting a splendid occasion will be completed. Mr. Kern is a fluent speaker and his address here will be one of much interest. Just what will be done by the committees in charge will be announced within a few days, but it is safe to announce that this will be one of the big events of the campaign. Further details concerning the Kern trip will also be grv- ( en later, when the entire trip has been planned. Get your red fire ready for ' Saturday night, October Bth. When 1 Mr. Kern was a candidate for vice I president and came to Decatur, he f was greeted by an immense crowd, ( one of the largest and most enthusiastic he had met any where in Indiana. He is still a favorite here and wIH be ' welcomed by our people who wish t > < hear the issues thoroughly discussed. s It is quite likely that a number of can- j didates and prominent democrats , from this section of the state will be , present at this meeting. 1 o s JOE STANDS PATi ( — I I Speaker Cannon Upholds ( Tariff Law and Hurls De- ‘ fiance at Enemies. i ACCEPTS NOMINATION Hit? — Representative Jim Tawney. of Minnesota, Taft’s Friend, Defeated. (United Press Service.) Danville, 111., Sept., 21 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —“I have no defense to make of the Payne-Aldrich tariff law. It is the annexment of the promise made by the republican convention in 1908. It is in keeping with the policies of protection, which the republican party has maintained as the means of revenue, since the first congress of Washington." Speaker Cannon, in a letter to his congressional convention, accepting his twentieth nomination as a representative. He hurled defiance at the insurgents and democrats, who have attacked the present law and made it clear that he will continue to stand pat. Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. 21 —(Special to Daily Democrat)— Representative James Tawney, one of the strongest standpatters in congress, and the man whom President Taft upheld in his famous Winona speech, was defeated in the congressional primary yesterday for renomination as representative from the First district, of Minnesota by F. A. Anderson, insurgent. Anderson says his majority is 2,000. In the Fourth and Fifth districts, Stevens and Nye were renominated. o Miss Etta Mallonee was hostess at an enjoyable dinner party, guests being Mr. and Mrs. Earl Butler, Mrs. Noah Sheets and daughters, Helen and Ruby, Letitia Singleton, Stella and ■ Lloyd Davis and Ada Fuhrman of Mon- ' roe.

BOXING SPORT AT FORT WAYNE. After a lapse of about two years, the boxing sport is to again be resumed in Fort Wayne, beginning on Thursday evening of this week, for which time a good program has been arranged. The card for this evening of entertainment contains several bouts between well matched athletes, who will spar from four to ten rounds for points. The scene will be the Princess rink, where the club formerly held some mighty good meetings. Th<event is in charge of well known sporting men and it is likely that some interesting meetings will be held during the next few months. No doubt a number from this city will attend o— — BARKLEY REUNION Ninth Annual Reunion of This Family Held at Steele’s Park Today. WAS A HAPPY DAY Program With Speeches and Music Was Given This Afternoon. Ideal weather conditions and a number of other things conducive to the pleasure and happiness of a family gathering, made the ninth annual reunion of the Barkley family held today at Steele's park, east of this city, one of unusual pleasure. The only thing to mar in the least way the complete happiness, was the fact that the gathering was not nearly so ] large this year as last, owing to the 1 illness of several members of the va- ' rious families. Visitors from a distance began arriving in the city by carriage and on all the early trains , and these, as wen as those residing i 1 in the city were met here and convey-i 1 ed by hack to the pavilion in the park ' where the morning was spent in ming- < ling and renewing old ties, necessarily < severed to a certain degree, by the < absence one from the other during the year. At noon, dinner, consisting ; of chicken in abundance, and all the < good things that contribute to a ; sumptuous repast, was spread on i three large tables in the dining hall, i around which all gathered as one large family. In the afternoon the or- : ganization assembled in the pavilion, ' where a program was given and the business relating to the reorganization gone through with. Talks were given by the Rev. D. O. Wise, President Levi Barkley and other members of the family, besides the singing of all those good old songs and the rendering of instrumental music. A fine Packard piano, furnished by Yager Bros & Reinking, contributed to the musical program. Letters and greetings from many from a distance, who were unable to attend, were read, among them being Bishop Henry Barkley of Washington: P. E. Barkley, Coleridge, Neb.; W. E. Barkley, Higginsport, Ky; R. W. Barkley of New York City, and the Rev. James Morrison Barkley, of the Forest Avenue Baptist church. Detroit, Mich. The latter said: "I’m a North Carolina Barkley. What kind of a Barkley are you?” He wrote that he would be in lima, Ind., on the 20th at the Presbytery meeting, and would probably run over to the reunion, and see for himself. The officers who have served faithfully and contributed in a great measure to the suc - cess of the various reunions are: President, Levi Barkley; secretary, U. S. Cress; treasurer, Joe Barkley. Those in attendance at the reunion, with their families, were: Emery Rummell, Convoy; Henry Lehrman, James A. Barkley. Mr. Newport, Mrs. J. D. Miller, Jerry Barkley, James A. Barkley. Monroeville; Jacob Barkley, James Stephenson, Hoagland; Mrs. F. L. Snyder, Urbana, Ind.; Mr. Gynn, Payne, Ohio; C. A. Barkley, Continental, Ohio; Mrs. Neal Wilson, Robert Boyles, Fort Wayne; W. H. West, Hanna, LaPort county; Levi Barkley, T. M- Reid, Henry Barkley, C. C. Wilder, J. J. Magley, Mrs. Sarah Barkley, Rev. D. O. Wise, Freeman Walters, Mrs. Mary Steele, Al Steele, Agnes Gillig, Bernice Engle. Mary Eiting. o—- . Miss Betty Reinking of Union townI ship has issued invitations for a party -for Thursday evening in honor of her sister, Nora, of Cleveland. Ohio.

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TAX LEVY REDUCED Appropriations Cut and City Tax Fixed at $1.83 by the Council. REPEAL ORDINANCE Regular Session of the City Fathers Held Tuesday Evening. At the regular session of the citycouncil Tuesday evening the most important part of the evening’s work was the repeal of the appropriation and tax levy ordinances, passed two weeks ago and the adoption of others, which reduce the tax levy twenty cents on the SIOO. The levy made at that time was eighteen cents over the limit as prescribed by law. This matter was called to the attention of Chairman Christen of the finance committee, who at once got busy ana prepared the new ordinances. This necessitates the doing away with the plans for the improving of the down-town lighting system as was petitioned for by a number of business men. and instead of paying off all the old orders, but one-half will be paid this year. The appropriation bill was the same except on these two items. The new tax levy is: For general purposes, on each SIOO $1.23 For sinking fund 10 For paying bonded indebtedness .26 For waterworks bonds 24 Total $1.83 The ordinance also provides for a fifty-cent poll tax and a tax of SI.OO for each male dog and $3.00 for each female dog kept within the city limits. The rules were suspended and the ordinances adopted and the levy will be certified up to the county auditor at once. All members attended the meeting and Mayor Teeple presided. It was decided that if weeds along properties arc not cut»at once that the commissioner shall cut them at the cost of the property owner. Mayor Teeple reported that the city will be held responsible by Mrs. Buffenbarger for her having fallen over a grate near the Star theater and receiving a broken arm. The resolution providing for a tax of ten cents on the SIOO was filed by the library board and was spread of record, The following bills were allowed: J. Brite 8 53.42 C. & E. Ry. Co 38.85 G. R. & I. Ry. Co 240.70 Wells Fargo Co 5.23 War Eagle Fuel Co 174.69 Special Police 34.00 Geo. Keiser Co 5.89 Ft. Wayne Oil and Supply C 0... 11.84 Ft. Wayne Electric Co 10.67 J. C. Patterson 2.12 Wm. Burkhead 7.75 Ohio, Kentucky Coal Co 49.06 Detroit Lubricator Co 5.30 Decatur Furnace Co 7.00 National Carbon Co 55.50 Producers’ Coal Co 115.21 Holthouse Drug Co 1-25 Waterwork spay roll 20.11 Council then adjourned to meet next Tuesday evening in special session — o HORSES FRIGHTENED. Team Belonging to Fashion Stables Indulges in Runaway. Quite a little excitement took place just previous to the arrival of the passenger train, southbound, at noon to day, when the team hitched to the bus belonging to the Fashion livery stables took a notion to run. They had been left standing at the northwest corner of the building when one of the lines became fastened on the tongue of the bus. This excited one of the horses and they both started to ■ run. They turned west upon the platform in front of the station. They , were caught just in time to prevent s them from going south down the track, and perhaps from destroying the fine rig now being used by the stai- bles to meet the trains. No damage y was done except to one of the bridles, r which was badly torn in several places.