Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 235, Decatur, Adams County, 5 October 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 235.

RIGHT ARM BADLY TORN Son of Frank Davis Had Upper Part of Right Arm Torn Away by ACCIDENTAL SHOT Returning on Horse From Hunting—Horse Jumped—Gun Went Off. Floyd, a young man about twentythree years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis, residing on the George Keller farm, two and one-half miles northwest of the city, may lose his right arm, the result of an accidental gunshot, the accident taking place about 9 o’clock this morning at his home. The injury affected the entire upper part of the arm, between the shoulder and elbow, the muscles of which and the large artery therein being completely torn away and lacerated. Dr. W. E. Smith, who has been assisted by Dr. J. M. Miller hastened to the scene of the accident and are doing everything in their power to save the young man’s arm, but the outcome cannot be determined inside of forty-eight hours. It may be necessary to amputate the arm to save his life, and if such is the case, amputation will take place at the shoulder joint. The young man had taken a shot gun and ridden on a horse through the fields to shoot a hawk or buzzard, which had been quite troublesome. Unsuccessful in the hunt, the young man returned home with the gun still loaded. When he reached the house he leaned over to set the gun against the fence. Just as he did so the horse jumped and the gun was discharged, one load entering his arm wit hthe aforesaid result. Frank Davis, the father, is the well known medicine man, who has his headquarters in the Stone building in this city.

NEWS FROM THE COURT HOUSE.

Irvin Brandberry vs. O. L. Vance, appearance by D. E. Smith and D. B. Erwin for the defendant, rule to answer. Theodore Hendricks vs. Sarah E. Hendricks, petition to have defendant declared of unsound mind, appearance by prosecuting attorney for the defendant. Answer filed by clerk. Old Adams County bank vs. W. E. and Winifred Russell, cross-complaint filed by Winifred Russell, submitted, finding and judgment for plaintiff in the sum of >63.54. Appearance by the bank to the cross-complaint. Kalamazoo National bank vs. Coppock Motor Car Co., suit on note, separate demurrer by the defendant to the second and third paragraphs amended complaint. Demurrer by receiver to same. E. B. Lenhart has been appointed guardian for Paul and Noami VanCamp and filed bond for SB,OOO. 0 A QUIET WEDDING. Perry Workinger and Miss Ida Cay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Gay, were quietly married Tuesday evening at 6 o’clock at the Evangelical parsonage by the Rev. D. O. Wise. The wedding was a very quiet one, the only witnesses being the bride s sisters, Ada and Eda, and a brother, Eddie.’ After the ceremony the couple left for a visit with friends in Fort Wayne. They will be at home later on the Samuel Cramer farm east of the city. Best wishes from all ar* extended to Mr. and Mrs. Workinger. o " " Mrs. Frank Parent and daughter, Mrs. John Hessler, went to Fort Wayne for a few days’ visit. Henry Marhenke went to Fort Wayne this afternoon to call on his wife, who has been a patient at the Lutheran hospital for treatment for typhoid fever for several weeks. Mrs. Marhenke is recovering nicely and will be able to come home in about two weeks.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT.

LAID TO REST. Funeral of Mrs. August Reinking Held This Morning. The last sad rites for Mrs. August Reinking were held this morning from the Zion Lutheran church at 8 o’clock and the building was more than crowded with friends and relatives of the deceased. After the service held in this city the cortege went to Emanuel Lutheran church in Union township, where another service was held, and which was also largely attended. Rev. Wehmeyer officiated at both services, he being pastor of the Zion church in this city. Interment was made in the Bleeke cemetery. funeraT service Services for the Late G. C. Gotsch Conducted Here Before GOING TO COLUMBUS Where Another Service and Burial Will Take Place at Old Home There. The funeral services for G. C. Gotsch, whose death as stated in Tuesday evening's paper occurred Tuesday noon, will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Zion Lutheran church in this city, the Rev. Wehmeyer officiating. The remains, accompanied by the sorrowing relatives and friends, will leave at 1:45 o’clock Friday morning over the G. R. & I. railroad, for Columbus, Ind., the former home of the deceased, where the remains will be laid

to rest in the city cemetery beside the grave of his first wife and those of three other children. Vpon arrival at Columbus, the body will be taken to the home of a daughter, Mrs. Louis Scheldt, where further funeral services will be conducted at 2 o’clock by the Rev. Columbus Wambsganss. Mr. Gotsch was born in Allen county November 5, 1854, the son of Theoi dore Gotsch, and was fifty-five years and eleven months of age. He was first married to Miss Emma Jungel, who died many years ago. To them were born seven children, six of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Louis Scheldt of Columbus, Ind.; Lawrence of Chicago; Albert, Walter, a German Lutheran teacher, and Mrs. Amanda Franke of Fort Wayne. Mr. Gotsch was married nineteen years ago, January 24th, to Miss Lisette Wigman. who, with four children, are left to bear the sad bereavement of the loss of husband and father. Two children born to this union died in infancy, and those living are Martha, Carl, Julius and Flora, all at home. Besides three grandchildren, he also leaves the following brothers, two sisters having preceded him in death: Emiel. Moritz, Carl, Os?ar and Martin. The greater part of Mr. Gotsch's later life was spent at Columbus, Indiana, where for twenty years he served as teacher and organist for the German Lutheran church, he being a scholarly gentleman, highly learned, and an excellent musician of much talent, being a performer of much ability on the pipe organ. Four years ago the family removed to this city. He served as organist and sexton for the Zion Lutheran church in this city, giving the best satisfaction. Last spring he served as teacher for the Bleeke Lutheran parochial school in Lutheran township, and it was in April, while teaching there, that he caught a severe cold, which rapidly developed into tuberculosis which caused his death. He grew seriously worse a week ago, and his demise followed swiftly. -o Dr. and Mrs. J. Q. will go to Elida, Ohio, for the day Friday to attend the hunters’ annual reunion and picnic. This is an event looked forward to witch much interest year by year by the members of the organization of hunters, including residents from Fort Wayne, Decatur, Payne. Van Wert, Paulding. Greenville, Dixon and other Indiana and Ohio towns and the event of Friday will prove no exception to the good rule.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Evening, October 5, 1910.

DETHRONE MANUEL Boy King of Portugal Saved From Prison by Brave Body Guards. REVOLUTIONISTS WIN Government Similar to Brazilian Plan Will Now be Adopted. (United Press Service.) Badajoz, Spain, Oct. s—(Specials—(Special to Daily Democrat) —King Manuel, ruler of Portuguese, whose government was overthrown by the republican revolutionists Tuesday afternoon, owes his escape from the palace to the Pavilion warship to the loyalty of his guard, according to the statement of the latest to arrive here today. In the fact of the mutiny of the army, the refugees declare the king's bodyguard remained faithful and by barricading themselves in the parlor of the palace prevented the king's capture. The guard confined the king in an inner apartment and held at bay the vast number of revolutionists. As a last resort the revolutionists appealed to the navy which followed the lead of the army and began a bombardment of the palace. Seeing that the capture of the palace was inevitable, a part of the guard surrounded the king while others kept up the fight at the front and the escape of the king by a secret passage was effected. How the flight to the warship was made is not explained. The refugees arriving here today say the revolutionists are in complete control and that a provincial government patterned after that of Brazil has been established. The royal guard has been removed and there are fewsigns of the monarchy remaining today. (United Press Service.) London, England. Oct. s—-(Special to Daily Democrat) —Three British warships are on their way to Lisbon today to protect the English interests in Portugal. (United Press Service.) London. England, Oct. s—(Specials—(Special to Daily Democrat) —King Manuel, it is reported from different sources, Is aboard the Brazilian warship Sou Boullo, which is now said to be on its way to this country. The Queen Mother and other members of the royal family are at Clintia, where there has been no disturbance.

FOR COLU MBUSDAY Knights of Columbus Will Give Lecture on Evening of October 12th. A GOOD PROGRAM Father Travers of Portland to Speak —All Invited to Attend. The local lodge of Knights of Columbus is making arrangements for a lecture to be given at their hall on next Wednesday evening,; Oi'|ober 12th, it being Columbus Day, and as a lecture has always been given in former years, the usual custom will be followed again this year. Rev. Father Travers of Portland has been engaged as the speaker and will take as his subject, “Memoirs of Europe.” He just recently returned from a trip abroad and his discourse will no doubt prove of mucn interest, as he studied conditions in the old country in order to give talks relating thereto, and has been doing so since his return, and has been addressing very large audiences wherever he has been on his speaking our. Besides this a musical program will be prepared by local talent, and several addresses will also be made by members of the order, which will be very entertaining for an hour or more. An admission of twenty-five cents will be charged to defray expenses.

DEL WILSON FURNISHES BOND. Interurban Conductor Has Been Released From Bluffton Jail. Del Wilson, the conductor on the southbound car In the wreck at Kingsland two weeks ago, who was indicted for manslaughter by the Wells county grand jury, has furnished bond. The bond was signed by twenty of the best, known men of Ossian, including S. E. Stine, A. S. Elzey, Harry Bunn. J. S. Burnett, Josephus Caston, William Schultz, Theodore Heckber, F. M. Thurber, William Woodward, George Glass, W. P. Taylor, F. M. Rector, Walter M. Craig, Clark A. Beatty, Harry Beatty, S. N. Sharp, Henry J. Moltz, J. G. Glass, C. D. Carr and Elisha Elzey. THE RESOLUTIONS Adopted by Adams County Bar Association Tuesday Morning. SPREAD OF RECORD In Memory of the Late J. H. Smith and Godfrey Christen, Members.

At a meeting of the bar association Tuesday morning the following reso-

lutions were adopted, ordered spread of record and published and sent to the families: In Memoriam. Godfrey Christen was born in the Canton Berne, Switzerland, November 21, 1836, and departed this life in the city of Decatur, Ind., on September 24, 1910. A number of years ago Mr. Christen was admitted as a member of the Adams County Bar. but never engaged in the active practice of law. As a member of the bar, Godfrey Christen was courteous and of kindly disposition, always enjoying the confidence of bench and his professional brethren. As a public officer in the different positions held by him he was honest, capable and merited the confidence reposed in him by the citizens of his county, as a soldier he was brave and loyal, as a citizen he was public-spirited, and did much in the upbuilding of the city and county. He bore the pain and trial of continued sickness with fortitude and patience and in a serene faith, which leaves his wide and varied circle of friends a legacy of hope that his end is peace. We, his professional brethren, who knew him long, intimately and well, do unite in this memorial. We extend to the family our sincere condolence, and direct that a copy of this memorial be transmitted to the family of our deceased brother, and that a page of the order book of the Adams Circuit Court be dedicated and set apart to the memory of our brother and that this memorial be transcribed thereon. SHAFFER PETERSON, JAMES T. MERRYMAN, CLARK J LUTZ. Committee. In Memoriam of James H. Smith. James H. Smith has departed! He was born October 5, 1844, and died October 2, 1910. The deceased, when but seventeen years of age, and a mere youth, answered the call of his country, hade his home and friends good-bye and for four long years defended the nation’s flag. Having been in a number of fierce battles, he never deserted his post nor shirked a duty, but met every call in the spirit of true heroism. He was finally captured and placed in Libby prison, where he remained until discharged. He was a member of the Adams County Bar. Although he did not engage in active practice, the bar has lost a wise counsellor, who will be greatly missed by his associates. Many are they who sought his counsel, as he was ever honest and just in a legal way as well as socially, but he is now no more. Therefore, be it Resolved by the Bar of Adams County, Indiana, That in the death of Brother James H. Smith, the Bar has lost one of its honest, upright members, and the bereaved family a kind and forgiving husband and father, and the commun(Continued on page 3.)

SYNOD SESSION Adams County Ministers and Elders of Reformed Church Left — FOR SHEBOYGAN, WIS. Attend Northwest Synod— M. Kirsch Treasurer of Mission House Fund. The Reformed churches of Adams county will be well represented at the Northwestern Synod at the annual meeting held in Sheboygan, beginning this morning and continuingover Monday. The Rev. and Mrs. Hessert, from this city, left Monday and another party left Tuesday night to be in attendance. Those going Tuesday night were M. Kirsch of this city, Rev. Kattman of Berne, and the Rev. C. H. Snyder of Magley, with William Sellemeyer, elder, also representing the Magley Reformed church. Mr. Kirsch, besides representing the local church as elder, is treasurer of the $20,000 fund for the maintenance of the Mission House at Franklin, Wis. This Mission House, which is located about sixteen iniies from Sheboygan, is the only institution of the Reformed church in the United States for training in German for the ministry, and several Adams county young men are students there, among them being Carl Weldler, the two Messrs. Sherry, Worthman and Hoffman, and a Berne young man. The study is a nine-year course and while English is also taught, it has the distinction of being the only college for the training of German ministers. The Revs. Hessert. Grether, Kruse, etc.', all ministers here, are graduates from this college, as well as the Rev. Edward Worthman, whose marriage occurred here last week. Mr. Kirsch, while gone, will also visit with Rev. Worthman and wife, at Kaukauna. Mrs. Worthman being Mr. Kirsch s niece. O : REV. HOLLINGSWORTH WILL PREACH. Rev. Isaac Hollingsworth of Lynn. Ind., will preach at the Friends’ church at Pleasant Valley next Sunday, October 9th, both morning and evening. Everybody is cordially invited to attend.

ABOUT THE SICK Theodore Droppieman Improved Sufficiently to be Taken Home. MRS. NIBLICK WORSE Losing in Strength Day by Day—Mrs. Jacob Buhler Very Low. Word received from Jeffersonville by relatives from Mrs. Theodore Droppieman, who was called home Sunday by a message stating that her husband was at the point of death from an attack of heart trouble and dropsy, is to the effect that he was slightly better, having recovered sufficiently to allow them to take him to him home. He was taken sick at the hotel there, where he remained until able to be taken home. Not much encouragement for his recovery is given relatives here, and if he does not improve, Mrs. Margaret Meibers, mother of Mrs. Droppieman, will leave next week for Jeffersonville. Mrs. Jacob Buhler, who has been bedfast the past eight weeks, from an affection of the lungs, is in a very serious condition. While her condition today was slightly improved over that of The past few days, there is no material change, and no hopes are extended for her recovery. Mrs. Catherine Niblick, who has been very low for several days, from general debility, and the infirmities of age, is growing gradually weaker, ' and relatives are very apprehensive.

MADE QUICK TRIP. Robert Blackburn received-a postal this morning from his wife, who, with Mrs. McLain and daughter, Jessie, and Miss Louise Hobrock, left Tuesday at 2:30 for Chicago, from which place they go to Los Angeles, Cal. She stated they arrived in Chicago at 6:50 Tuesday evening, having made the trip in good time, and expected to leave Chicago at 10 o’clock Tuesday night. Mrs. Blackburn stated that she was looking after the baggage while the others were out sight-see-ing. At Huntington they were joined by a friend, and at Hammond by Miss Georgia Farrell, who will go with them. COUNCIL SESSION I Regular Meeting Tuesday Night—Only Routine Business Transacted. THE BILLS ALLOWED Council Adjourned to Meet Monday Evening to Let Street Contracts. The regular session of the city council Tuesday evening developed nothing new or startling, the business being only of routine nature. All of the members were present excepting Mr. Christen. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The clerk was ordered to notify J. N. Fristoe to repair his walk on Mercer avenue at once. The treasurer’s report for August and the street commissioners' reports for the

quarter ending September 30th were filed and rererreu to tne finance committee. A representative of the Culver Brick company was present and made a short talk concerning his brick. Mr. Krick, representing the Krick-Tyndall company, asked the city to place a hydrant at the plant and the matter was referred to the waterworks committee with power to act. After allowing the following bills the council adjourned to meet next Monday evening in continued session, when the contracts for paving Merver avenue and Adams street will be let: Sunday Creek Coal Co $ 35.97 C. & E. Ry. Co 147.44 Waterworks pay roll 248.08 John W. Coffee 2.00 Electric Appliance Co 106.57 Lucy J. Gregory 20.00 G. R. & I. Ry. Co 41.87 Geo. Kizer & Co 13.01 J G Smith 50.00 William Geary 10.00 R. Gilpen 100.00 Amos Fisher 11.25 Geo. Kizer & Co 2.75 Engineering News Co 3.00 Warren Refining Co 1.70 G. F. Kintz 38.00 D. Hill 3.00 S. Melchi 50.00 L G. Ellingham 31.80 J. Brite 37.47 Clinton Oil Co 10.60 Frank Peterson 50.00 Protective Electric Co 6.30 Waterworks pay roll 139.60 L. Hammond, fire chief 14.00 A. J. Bartlett 4.10 Ft. Wayne Electric Works ... 23.95 Sunday Creey Coal Co 67.65 D. F. Teeple 12.69 Laman & Lee 10.48 Milt Leavell 3.60 M. J. Mylott pay roll 232.50 Union Oil Works 57.48 o PUMPKIN PIES. “Just Like Mother Used to Bake” — At U. B. Ladies' Sale. Section 1 of the U. B. Ladies’ Aid will have on sale at the room formerly occupied by the Baughman 5 and 10 cent store, near the interurban station, Saturday, October Bth, homemade bread, pies, cake, cookies, doughnuts (the old-t'ashiened kind), and pastry of all kinds. The public is invited to come In and buy. Remember the date, next Saturday. Come and get the goodies any time after 9 o’clock a. m. o Mrs. George Henneford went to Indianapolis this morning to attend the session of the grand lodge of the Pythian Sisters. Mrs. Henneford is a delegate from the local order.

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THE FIRST DAY Tomorrow Marks the Opening of Great Missionary Convention. AT THE M. E. CHURCH Program For Thursday’s Service Given in Full— Many Great Speakers. - ■ -i Retujmed missionaries, all aglow with zeal and full of enthusiasm on account of contact with the problems and victories on the field will give their ringing messages at the convention which opens at the Methodist church tomorrow afternoon. The Rev. J. C. Floyd, D. D., of Chicago, mission secretary, will have charge of the program. The other speakers will be Rev. E. H. Richards, D. D., of Africa; Rev. E. B. Caldwell, China; Rev. F. B. Price, Ph. D., India and Burma; Rev. A. L. Becker, Korea; Rev. L. J. Naftzger. D. D., Greenfield; Rev. W. E. Bancroft and others. The program for Thursday is as follows: 2:00 p. m., devotional, led by the Rev. L. M. Edwards, A. B„ B. D„ of Portland, who will lead all devotions. 2:30 —‘'Forward'’ —Rev. James A. Beatty, A. M., Fort Wayne District Superintendent. “Prayer and Missions.” "The Grace of Giving.” “The Man of Ethiopia”—Dr. E. H. Richards. 6:00 p. m.—Banquet. Rev. J. A. Beatty will be tosastmaster, and Mr. C. L. Walters will make the opening address. The men’s chorus will sing, “Hiding, Safely Hiding,” and “Quit You Like Men.” 7:30 p. m. —The full choir and men’s chorus will sing special music and lead the congregation. The choir will render “And the Glory of the Lord” from Handel's "Messiah," and “Victory,” by Gabriel. The Devotions. The Present Emergency. The Laymen’s Missionary Movement. The program for Friday will appear in Thursday's issue. ARREST TRAINMEN Motormen and Conductors in the Illinois Traction Wreck Are Held. THIRTY-SIX ARE DEAD And Many Injured in Collision Similar to Kingsland Wreck.

(United Press Service.) Staunton, 111., Oct. s—(Specials—(Special to Daily Democrat) —The third terrible head-on collision between interurban cars within two weeks occurred near here last evening. As a result thirtysix are dead and a score hurt. In a signed statement issued today by the vice-president of the Illinois Traction system, Motorman John Liehrman of the northbound car, is blamed. He was ordered to wait here for a second section of a southbound limited. After the first section had passed he started to Springfield. The arrest of Lierman has been ordered. The wreck occurred on a sharp curve. Os the thirty-six killed, eight are still unidentified. Among the dead are S. D. and Henry Hill of Princeton, Indiana. (United Press Service.') Carlinville, 111., Oct. s—(Specials—(Special to Daily Democrat) —John Liehrman, motorman on the northbound car, in the Staunton wreck, who has been missing since the accident, appeared here this afternoon and was arrested. The traction company holds him responsible for the accident in which thirty-six lives were lost. M. A. Leonard, conductor on the southbound car. and E. J. Young of the northbound car. have also been arO' ~ . Wilber Porter, who made a business trip to Fort Wayne yesterday I afternoon, returned home later in the • evening.