Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 8, Number 243, Decatur, Adams County, 14 October 1910 — Page 1

Volume VIII. Number 243.

COLLIDE NEAR PORTLAND Extra Freight and Work Train Meet in Head-on Collision This Morning

FOUR MEN KILLED Another Fatally Hurt and Thirty More or Less Seriously Injured. THE TRAINMEN JUMP Escape Unhurt — Ninety Foreigners on a Flat Car Hurled From Train. THE DEAD., John Purcari. i John Korach. Levo Maudaco. Unidentified man. • FATALLY INJURED. Andy Murzo; legs cut off. skull crushed. •THE INJURED. Ten foreigners badly hurt, receiving broken limbs and bad cuts. Twenty foreigners, slight cuts and bruises. Will Schell, Rome City; shoulder dislocated, and bruised. t John Sackett, Portland, badly cut and bruised. i Portland, Ind., Oct. 14—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Four men were instantly killed, another hurt so badly that he cannot recover, ten injured seriously and twenty others slightly at 7 o’clock this morning, when the work train which has been repairing the track and cutting down the grade on the G. R. & I. between Geneva and Ridgeville collided head-on with northbound extra freight, No. 81, near Summit Hill, five and a half miles south of here. First reports of the wreck were that fifty had been killed, but this proved untrue. As soon as the news of the wreck was received here a relief train was sent to the scene and the injured were given all possible aid. and at once brought to the hospital in this city. The dead were also brought to this city and placed in the morgue. Creeping along in a dense fog, through a low spot in the valley just north of Summit Hill, the two trains, going not over ten miles an hour, crashed together with terrible results. The trainmen knew the other train was in the cut and were looking for each other. There was no disobeyance of orders, but the dense fog hid the other train until too late to stop. The engineers and firemen of each train leaped just before the crash and escaped without injury. The work train was made up of an engine/ tender and a flat car, on which were loaded about ninety Polocks and Hungarians. laborers for the G. R. & I. enroute to their work. They were standing packed together and when the crash came were thrown in all directions. Three of those who met death were hurled under the engine and it required several hours to,remove the bodies. The two engines were completely telescoped and demolished and all traffic on the road was shut off today, the trains being compelled to go over the Panhandle via Redkey. The four foreigners were killed outright, while Andy Murzo had his left leg cut off, right leg broken and mangled, and his skull fractured, and will die’ Will Schell of Rome City, who had charge of sixteen of the men. had his left shoulder dislocated and was badly bruised, but will recover. John Sackett of Portland, a foreman, was badly cut about the face and his legs and hips were terribly bruised. For some months the Grand Rapids & Indiana road has been reducing and leveling the grade between Geneva and Ridgeville. It is a big job and the track has been in an unsafe condition. resulting in a number of slight wrecks, trains derailed, etc. But the company has been very careful, the trains running at low speed rate through that section and this is the first fatal, accident. Summit Hill, south of Portland, Is being cut away. Just north of there is a low place and

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it was here the two trains met this morning. Two of the men killed were Polanders and two were Hungarians. The interpreter was unable to identfy the fourth man, and will have to check up his list of men to discover the missing one. News of the wreck here this morning caused considerable excitement, as it was supposed that one of the morning trains was in the smash-up. One report said that three pecatur people nad been killed and was a feeling of general reilef when the real facts were learned. o LEAGUE INSTITUTE « Epworth Leaguers From Bobo, Monroe, Hoagland, etc., Will Join THE LOCAL CHAPTER Sunday Afternoon and Evening—Special Program Has Been Prepared. A union meeting to study Epworth League methods and to plan for aggressive work will be held at the Methodist cnurch, beginning at 2 p. m. on Sunday. A large number of visitors are expected and the young people are expecting a profitable meeting. The program is as follows: Song, Scripture and Prayer. Song by Chorus. Piano Solo —Miss Frances Merryman. Address —“Department of Spiritual Work” —Miss Nellie Mason, Bluffton. Address —“Department of World Evangelism”—Rev. J. C. Valentine. Male Quartet. Address —“Department of Mercy and Help”—Miss Neva Brandyberry. Piano Solo —Mrs. J. D. Dailey. Address —“Department of Literary and Social Work” —Rev. J. H. McNary, Monroe. Piano Duet —Misses Nellie Nichols and Ruth Gay. 5:00 p.m.—Lunch at Church. 6:oop.m.—Model Devotional Meeting—Miss lona Easly, Ft. Wayne. 7:4)0 p.m.—Service in Auditorium. Address —“Called to Serve" —Miss Nellie Mason. Quartet. Address and Consecration —"Gathering the Fragments”—Miss Etta Mallonee. o SPECIAL AT THE STAR. Look what is coming “Upcle Tom’s Cabin.” in moving pictures made by the Vitagraph company, which -insures fine pictures. There are 3,000 feet of film to this one subject and it is the greatest picture ever produced for the motion picture shows. There cannot be anything to equal it and when you see it at the Star, you know that it means a first class performance, put up in first class style as only the Star knows how. There has been some additional expense in getting the films, but the same old price will be charged—sc to ail. One night only, Monday night, October 17th. Do not fail to see it. One hour and fifteen minutes’ show of all one subject—the best you have ever seen. 243t2 o— RALPH MILLER INJURES HAND. Ralph Miller, who has been employed in the Bowser shops in Fort Wayne, has returned to this city, where he will spend an enforced vacation on account of an injury to one of his hands, the thumb of which was mashed in an accident which occurred while at work. A. M. Bowen is in New York, leaving for that place yesterday to meet J. M. Frisinger, who is expected to arrive there Saturday from Belgium with four loads of horses.

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ON HIS WAY HOME J. M. Frisinger to Arrive in New York From Belgium on Saturday. MAKES PURCHASES I A. M. Bowan Left to Complete Arrangements to Ship Animals Here. A. M. Bowan, traveling representa- , tive for the firm of Frisinger &. > Sprunger, importers of fine Belgium horses, left Thursday afternoon for • New York City and upon his arrival ; there will complete arrangements ar- > rangements for Mr. Frisinger, who is on his way home from Belgium with a load of horses, and who is expected , to arrive there today or Saturday. He ’ left Germany on the sth of this month ' and allowing twelve days for passage he will arrive on the date mentioned. He has purchased one of the finest I shipments he has yet made on his many trips to the old country, and upon the arrival of the horses here this firm will have some of the finest stock of horses to be found anywhere. This shipment is a large one, the firm disposing of a great many during the ' past year, hence the number this year was increased to quite an extent. Mr. Frisinger has been absent over six weeks, leaving here about the middle of August, and has spent the entire time purchasing and making arrangements for shipment. He will make a second trip in the near future to purchase more horses, but when he will leave is not yet known. The i present shipment will arrive in this . city from New York early next week , and will be taken at once to the Frisinger farm south of the city.

LIKES THE WEST Martin Bley Family of Plainville, Neb., Return Here. FOR A VISIT Martin is a Son of August ’ Bley Formerly of Preble Township. Martin Bley and family of Plainview. Nebraska, are here for a visit with ex-County Commissioner David Werling and family of Preble, and others of their old friends. Mr. Bley is one of the former Adams county boys who is making good in the west, where he owns and operates a nice little ranch which is certainly a mod-, el one,'with fine buildings, stock and other things going with it, as is evidenced from some of the fictures of his home, which he brought with him. Mr. Bley is a son of August Bley, who was one of the prominent farmers of Preble township, and who went to Nebraska with his family fourteen years ago. The father died eleven years ago in the west, but the wife is still living. o BASKET BALL CONTEST. An interesting game of basket ball is on tap this afternoon at 3:30 o’clock between the teams of the Decatur and Monroe high school, the contest taking place on the local ball grounds on First street. The local team comprises Carl Beatty, Sherman Beery, Lynn Shiemaker, Frank DeVoss, Forest Vail and Rob Peterson. The Monroe boys are under the captaincy of Clyde Hendricks, and drove to this city. o ...—— MRS. DEHORITY DIED TODAY. (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 14 —(Special to Daily Democrat —Mrs. William A. Dehority, wife of the chief of the state board of accountants, died at her home here this morning. She had been in poor health for some months, but the announcement of her death came as a surprise. The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at Elwood, their former home.

WILLIAM LEROY WISE DEAD. Infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. Wlljis Wise Succumbs. William Leßoy, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Wise, passed away Thursday night at 11:30 o’clock at the home on Eleventh street. The little one had been ailing the past three months with liver trouble and complications of other diseases that beset the path of childhood, but quite recently he seemed to improve and was thought to be on the way to recovery when a week ago he suffered a relapse and his decline was most rapid. The little one was unusually bright and cheerful, even under the adversities of the great pain suffered. The babe was born October 31, 1908, and lacked but a few days of being two years of age. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, in charge of the Rev. Powell of the Methodist church. OPENED TODAY Annual State Convention of the W. C. T. U. Began at Fort Wayne Today. LARGE ATTENDANCE To Continue Five Days— Brought to a Close on Next Tuesday. The annual state convention of the W. C. T. U., which opened at 9 o’clock this morning at the First M. E. church on the corner of Wayne and Lafayette streets, Fort Wayne, will be one of the greatest gatherings of this kind that has been held in that city for some time. Many speakers of prominence will be on the program, including the Hon. Clinton Howard of Rochester, N. Y.. who will make an address on Sunday.- On Tuesday, which is the closing day, the districts of northern Indiana will be represented and an address will be made by Mrs. Calkins of Michigan, the president of the W. C. T. U. of that state. The convention will be helpful and instructive to all who are interested in this work, whether members or not. It is expected that between five and six hundred delegates will be present and with the many visitors it is thought that the number will be swelled to nearly a thousand. Large numbers of the delegates were present Thursday and several business sessions were held during the day to make arrangements for the accommodation of the many who will attend. Although thd services are being held at the Methodist church, all other churches are lending their aid to the ladies and are helping them in every way possible. O ■■ —— REPORTS GOOD CONVENTION. Rev. Roop reports that the ministers and laymen’s convention held at Kendallville. Ind.. Tuesday and Wednesday was unquestionably the. best convention held in the Fort Wayne district of the Indiana conference. The convention from the beginning to the end was characterized by the presence of the Spirit of God. There was never a time in the history of the Evangelical association when the ministers and the laymen have come so close together, and the seeming chasm which has heretofore separated them has been bridged and the laymen have come to see that the ministry does not feel that they are disregarded by being associated with them in the conventions and conferences, but feel honored by their cooperation and help, and when the laymen and ministers begin to work together, then "Christ’s kingdom will come and his will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” We only wish we could, through the columns of the Democrat, bring to all the inspiring and soul-stirring addresses given by the ministers and laymen. However, the laymen are coming to see that they have a great part in this work of bringing the world to Christ and are taking the burdens of finance off the shoulders of the pastor and thus the minister of God has an opportunity to give his time to saving souls. Rev. D. O. Wise of this city was also in attendance. o Scott Hughes of Fort Wayne was among the many business callers in the city today.

FEDERATED CLUBS Hold Fourth Annual Convention at Richmond October 25, 26 ad 27. THE DECATUR CLUBS Will Send Representatives —Many Good Speakers on Program. The Decatur federated clubs will have representatives at the fourth annual convention of the Indiana Stafe Federation of clubs to be held in the assembly room of the high school building at Richmond October 25th, 26th and 27th. Mrs. Earl Adams and Mrs. Eugene Runyon, with Miss Midge Smith and Mrs. Jesse Dailey as alternates, have been appointed to represent the Euterpean club at the convention, while Mrs. C. A. Dugan and Mrs. Chalmer Schafer will represent the Shakespeares. The Historical club has selected no delegates, but several members will attend the sessions. The convention opens Tuesday evening. October 25th, but there will be a meeting of the executive committee and of the directors at 2 o’clock and a meeting of the board of managers at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Every session promises to be full of good things. Among the speakers are Henry Turner Bailey of Boston, the eminent literary and art critic; Graham Taylor of the Chicago Commons Social Settlement, and Mrs. Emily M. Bishop, the author of “The Road to Seventy Years Young.” BRYONCAME TODAY Addresses a Monster Crowd at Auburn This Afternoon—Here Six Days. ROOSEVELT AT WORK Addresses First Meeting at Dunkirk, N. Y.—Bluffton Gets Convention. (United Press Service.) Auburn, Ind., Oct. 14 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —With Theodore Roosevelt just through with a whirlwing campaign in Indiana for Senator Beveridge, William Jennings Bryan today came into Indiana to make just as lively a campaign for his friend, John Worth Kern, Beveridge’s opponent. Mr. Bryan was greeted by an immense crowd here when he arrived and the town and community turned out en masse this afternoon to hear him speak. (United Press Service.) Indianapolis, Ind., Oct. 14 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —The Indiana Baptist convention in session here today selected Bluffton, Ind., as the next meeting place for the convention in 1911. (United Press Service.) Dunkirk, N. Y., Oct. 14 —(Special to Daily Decocrat) —Describing the democratic party in New York as the "most famous combination of crooked politicians and financiers that our state has seen in recent years,” Colonel Roosevelt today opened his campaign for the election of Stimson for governor. The colonel denounced the Tammany control of the Rochester convention and said it was an alliance between Tammany and the big business interests. He attacked John Dix as “the man without a record.” GOOD AS PARLAND-NEWHALL Much interest centers in the coming of the Starr Quartette Company, the first one of the lyceum course, which will be given here Tuesday, October 18. This company is said to be just as good as Parland-Newhall male quartette and bell-ringers which was here recently and pleased so many.

WAS IT SUICIDAL ATTEMPT. Dog Rescued From Rain BarrelJumped in Head Foremost. The valuable dog belonging to Dan Vail, for which he paid 125, narrowly escaped death by drowning Thursday afternoon at the Dal Hower home. The dog frequently visits there, finding the children agreeable playmates, and made Thursday the day of one such visit. Mrs. Hower was suddenly surprised to see the dog rush around the house like lightning several times and then jump headforemost into a tall narrow keg, which had been used to catch rainwater, and which was sitting at the side of the house filled with water. The keg was so narrow and the dog filled it so completely, that had not Mrs. Hower happened to see the dog jump into it and hastened to pull it out, it would beyond doubt have drowned, as it was impossible for it to get out through its own efforts. Cases have gone on record in the deaths of animails where all indications point to suicide, and many are wondering whether this is one of that kind. WAS BADLY BURNED Hamer Templeton, Four-Year-Old Geneva Boy, Was Severly Scalded. BUT WILL RECOVER Some Interesting Personals From the Vicinity of Old Geneva. Geneva, Ind.. Oct. 14 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Homer Templeton, four-year-old son of Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Templeton, was severely burned with hot grease and vinegar Thursday evening. While preparing some lettuce for the evening meal, Mrs. Templeton had placed it In a receptacle on the hot plate of a gasoline range, when in some unforseen manner the entire contents of the skillet was tipped and spilled on the little form of the four-year-old boy, who was passing the range. The hot grease struck him on the right cheek, scalding him severely on the neck and chest, to such an extent that the skin came off and he suffered terribly. Dr. Graham attended him and they worked to relieve him almost all night. At 10 o’clock this morning he was resting as easy as could be expected. The Templeton family has the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their hours of worry over their only son. Hon. John Everett of Decatur, candidate for representative on the republican ticket, was here today getting acquainted with the voters. • ■ — Miss Edna Addington of Redkey is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. William Wells. Mrs. W. I). Cross very pleasantly entertained the members of the Birthday club at a 6 o’clock dinner Thursday evening. The new bank of Geneva building is nearing completion and will soon be ready for occupancy. P. K. Kinney of Decatur was here today looking up old friends and collecting a little rent on the side. Caleb Brown of Lafayette, Ind., is visiting his brother, John Brown, and family, of Ceylon. Mrs. S. H. Teeple is still very ill, with practically no hope for her recovery. 1 - "U— — T. DROPPLEMAN NO BETTER. Mrs. Margaret Meibers, who, with her daughter. Mrs. Joe Tonnellier, were called to Jeffersonville Wednesday by the critical illness of the former’s son-in-law, Theodore Droppieman, write that they arrived there safe, but found Mr. Droppieman no better. He Is suffering from Bright’s disease, with a complication of other diseases and his doctor gives him no hope of recovery. A trained nurse, Miss Maud Abel, is in attendance. — - o—' M. D. Yontz of the Burford company of Indianapolis was in the city on business today, leaving on the ll:30i car for Fort Wayne.

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THE NEW FISH LAW Commissioner George Miller Gives His Theory of Proposed Law. ) - REGARDING LICENSE I Effects Those Only Who Go From One County Into ; Another to Fish. I We have a communication from t George W. Miller, fish and game com--1 mlssioner of Indiana, in which he says that the wrongful impression has gone , out, that he favors a law requiring every person who fishes to pay a dollar a year license. He says also that there is nothing which he desires so much as the good will and assistance | of the farmers and others who live about the lakes and streams, whose support is necessary for his department to do any real work. Mr. Miller argues that each year there are many who go from the cities and take the fish from the various lakes and streams of Indiana without in any way assisting in keeping them stocked. He is in favor therefore of a law which will make a person wo goes 1 from one county into another pay a dollar fee, which money will be used to restock the streams with bass, making the sport better for every one. ’ but those who hold a hunter’s license will not have to secure another. In conclusion he says: “I believe that such a law would meet the approval of the country people. one of whom I am. If it will not. , however, and will cause them to antagonize me. I will drop it, for, as I have said. It is the good will and assitance of these people that I want, first of everything. I would like to have them write me in regard to the matter.” O ' —•— VICTORS FROM THE ORIENT. Revs. Fisher and Moore at Methodist Church This Evening. The Rev. Fred B. Fisher of New York and Rev. John Z. Moore of Korea arrived in the city at noon and will speak at the Methodist church this evening. Mr. Moore will give a short address and will be followed by Mr. Fisher, who will speak at the great forward movements in the mission fields. The triumphs of the missionaries are more interesting than romance and the truths will be eloquently told tonight. There will be no admission fee and no public soliciting. Young and old will greatly enjoy these messages and members of all churches and those not members are cordially invited. Like the telling of the battle story by the old soldier is the story of these heroes of the cross, fresh from the field. No one can afford to miss this evening’s treat. o PURCHASES MICHIGAN BAKERY Charles Rainier Will go There From Monroeville Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rainier who have been visiting with his parents. Dr. and Mrs. Rainier, left yesterday afternoon for their home at Monroeville from where they will go at once to Muskegon, Mich., where Mr. Rainier has purchased a bakery. Mr. Rainier has been engaged as baker for a number of years and is quite experienced in his line and will undoubtedly make a success of his new chop In Michigan. He returned yesterday from a business trip to Muskegon where he closed the deal, joining his wife who had spent the past week here. He has been working in a bakery at Monroeville for several months. o BOEGLEY CASE PROGRESSING. The Boegley manslaughter case is progressing more rapidly than was at first expected, and there is a possible 1 chance of its going to the jury tomori row, though it seems hardly likely. ' The evidence of the state will be > completed this afternoon and the de- , sense will likely not require long. The arguments will probably take a half day and whether the jury will be sent ■ out tomorrow or not could not be asi certained. It may be that the argu- > ments will be postponed until Mon- ' day.